The Book of Proposition Bets: Using Mathematics to Reveal the Odds of Friendly (and Not-So-Friendly) Wagers by Owen O'Shea
English | July 15, 2021 | ISBN: 1633886743 | 160 pages | MOBI | 0.44 Mb
In the modern world the theory of probability is used extensively in mathematics, science, engineering, medicine and, of course, gambling. A proposition bet is one that involves the use of probability -both estimated and actual -where an individual makes an apparently attractive bet to someone who is easily deceived by the odds, which are at first glance in his favor.

Owen Egerton, "The Book of Harold: The Illegitimate Son of God"
English | 2012 | ISBN: 1593764383, 0984448802 | 240 pages | EPUB | 0.42 MB
The Book of Harold is as profound and deeply respectful a novel as it is irreverent in its wild, often hilarious take on a modern messianic movement in suburbia. The titular and sometimes exasperating hero of this masterful satire is Harold Peeks, a middle-aged suburbanite living a lonely if typical modern life in the outskirts of Houston, Texas. His world feels bland and pointless until one evening at a mundane office party he announces to his stunned co-workers that he is the Second Coming of Christ. Oddly enough, people start to believe him.

The Biopic in Contemporary Film Culture By Tom Brown (editor), Belén Vidal (editor)
2013 | 328 Pages | ISBN: 0415899400 | PDF | 4 MB
The biographical film or biopic is a staple of film production in all major film industries and yet, within film studies, its generic, aesthetic, and cultural significance has remained underexplored. The Biopic in Contemporary Film Culture fills this gap, conceptualizing the biopic with a particular eye toward the "life" of the genre internationally. New theoretical approaches combine with specially commissioned chapters on contemporary biographical film production in India, Italy, South Korea, France, Russia, Great Britain, and the US, in order to present a selective but well-rounded portrait of the biopic's place in film culture. From Marie Antoinette to The Social Network, the pieces in this volume critically examine the place of the biopic within ongoing debates about how cinema can and should represent history and "real lives." Contributors discuss the biopic's grounding in the conventions of the historical film, and explore the genre's defining traits as well as its potential for innovation. The Biopic in Contemporary Film Culture expands the critical boundaries of this evolving, versatile genre.

The Big Lie: Election Chaos, Political Opportunism, and the State of American Politics After 2020 by Jonathan Lemire
English | starred review | ISBN: 1250819628 | 255 pages | PDF (Converted) | 2.60 Mb
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The Appraisal Users' Survival Guide: Weber Real Estate Advisors Helps Users of Real Estate Appraisal Reports Survive by Adam Weber
English | December 22, 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0BQZHNDJP | 70 pages | EPUB | 0.38 Mb
Are you a user of real estate appraisal reports to help you close more loans?

Jody C Baumgartner, "The American Vice Presidency: From the Shadow to the Spotlight"
English | ISBN: 144222889X | 2015 | 234 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
It is quite possible that no elected office has been more historically maligned than the vice presidency of the United States. From the beginning of American politics the office has been the object of ridicule by scholars, pundits, humorists, citizens, and even vice presidents themselves. The perception among many is that institution and its occupants are at best irrelevant. Recent history would suggest otherwise, but as it stands no book exists that takes a detailed look at the new, impactful vice presidency that's been forged since Clinton/Gore took office. The American Vice Presidency fills an important hole in the literature available to those interested in the modern vice presidency. Concise yet comprehensive, this book is the fullest and most accurate examination of the office to date, covering the origins and constitutional roots of the institution, its history, and the slow transformation of the office starting in the mid-twentieth century. Jody C Baumgartner and Thomas F. Crumblin highlight major changes in vice presidential selection as well as the new and various roles that vice presidents are being asked to play in their administrations. The book emphasizes the increasingly substantive Vice Presidencies of Gore, Cheney, and Biden and both informs and spurs the debate surrounding what form and role the Vice Presidency will take on moving forward.

Shirley Fitzgerald, "Terminus: The Pub That Sydney Forgot"
English | 2018 | ISBN: 1925384357 | EPUB | pages: 256 | 4.7 mb
For over thirty years the Terminus Hotel had stood dilapidated and abandoned on the corner of Harris and John Streets in Pyrmont - shrouded in mystery and a heavy coat of ivy, and the memories of its publicans and customers long faded.

Richard M Eaton, "Temple Desecration and Muslim States in Medieval India"
English | 2004 | ISBN: 8178710277 | PDF | pages: 101 | 10.2 mb

Shenshen Cai, "Television Drama in Contemporary China: Political, social and cultural phenomena"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 1138339547, 1138645788 | PDF | pages: 152 | 1.4 mb
Due to high audience numbers and the significant influence upon the opinions and values of viewers, the political leadership in China attributes great importance to the impact of television dramas. Many successful TV serials have served as useful conduits to disseminate official rhetoric and mainstream ideology, and they also offer a rich area of research by providing insight into the changing Chinese political, social and cultural context.

Mary Mallery, "Technology Disaster Response and Recovery Planning: A LITA Guide "
English | ISBN: 0838913156 | 2015 | 120 pages | EPUB | 730 KB
The Mississippi River breaks high-water records across its Illinois and Iowa banks. Hurricane Sandy slams the New Jersey shore causing $36.8 billion in damage. Is your library ready? While disaster planning is part of most libraries strategic planning and budgeting process, too often the technology component is overlooked. Editor Mary Mallery has gathered experts with firs hand experience in planning and recovering from disasters. You will get advice on such topics as:7 key steps in risk assessment for digital collectionshow to use the time-saving dPlan- the Online Disaster Planning Tool for Cultural and Civic InstitutionsDesigning fault-tolerant systems in a cloud computing environment7 key components of a communications planEvaluating free web and social media applications as communication tools during disasters.7 lessons the University of Iowa took from its 28 floodHow cultural institutions in New York and New Jersey responded to Hurricane Sandy