Capital, the State and Labour: A Global Perspective

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Provides a critical engagement between contending historical materialist approaches that have played a crucial role in shaping post-positivist International Relations theory. It draws out the differences of how class struggle is understood as well as the common concern for understanding the historical specificity of capitalism and process of state formation, through a focus on the social relations of production and labour.

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The essential resource for the successful option trader
High Performance Options Trading offers a fresh perspective on trading options from a seasoned options trader programmer/engineer, Leonard Yates. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience as an options trader and software programmer, Yates has written this straightforward guide. First he provides readers with a solid foundation to trading options, including an introduction to basic options terminology, a thorough explanation on how options are traded, and specific trading strategies. Accompanied by the OptionVue Software CD, this hands-on guide to the options market is a thorough and essential resource for any trader looking to increase his or her practical knowledge of options.
Leonard Yates, CTA (Chicago, IL), is the Founder/President and Chief Programmer of OptionVue Systems International, Inc., which specializes in developing and marketing options trading software and services.

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marketing exercise.......2005-03-18

There are cheaper and better written books on the subject. In the last chapter, the author describes his business success, not in trading though, but in selling options software. The whole book is marketing tool for selling his product, with some option basics in between.

Waste of money.......2004-12-28

Dont waste your time with this book. No major insights, just rehashing of old stuff.

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Focusing on legal issues, this book promotes the skills of written argument by stimulating readers to think and write about actual, compelling court cases. Its application of general rules to specific disputes provides an ideal approach to the development of logical thought and argument. Each chapter features broad and narrow issues of conflict to help explore the roles of jury members, prosecutors, and defense attorneys—and explain how to make claims (i.e., arrive at verdicts), based on support (the facts and evidence of the case itself), applying standards (the relevant laws). General issues include law and society, arguing effectively, emotional distress, homicide, freedom of speech, search and seizure, and sexual harassment. Sub-issues cover law and engagement rings, hot coffee spills, parental failure to control children, skiing accidents, barroom brawls, and high school sports injuries. For individuals interested but untrained in the law, fascinated by human drama, and curious about our duties and responsibilities to other people and our society at large.

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Making the Case: An Argument Reader
Laurence Behrens
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OHKKB8

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From the barnyard to the stables, the fields to the orchard, there are many new words to learn and fun places to explore.

More than 60 lift-the-flap features-by turns big, small, funny, and surprising-plus bright, detailed illustrations accompany this great collection of some of the first words every toddler needs to know. Preschoolers will love these interactive Amazing Giant Books, which offer so many flaps to lift that reading the books becomes a wonderful adventure. Parents will be amazed that these durable, beautifully designed books are available at such an attractive price-far below that of many less detailed lift-the-flap books currently on the market.

Full-color illustrations

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mstmommy.......2006-06-09

This is a great book for toddlers! The lift the flaps are very sturdy and the pictures are great. My toddler can't get enough of this book.

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Big-Stamp Two-Toes, the Barefoot Giant
Reg Down
Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1412080711
Release Date: 2006-06-30

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Tiptoes Lightly is a fairy who lives in an acorn high in the branches of a Great Oak Tree. Big-Stamp Two-Toes the Barefoot Giant follows her adventures - and those of her friends - through springtime at Farmer John's. On the way Ompliant the Elephant has his leg pulled by Chit-Chat the Chipmunk; Tiptoes sails down to the sea and brings Spinner the Dolphin up Running River to see flowers for the very first time; Tom Nutcracker tracks giant footprints into the forest but gets himself treed, and Meadow Mouse almost gets eaten by Tiger (luckily Mr. Owl the Vegetarian saves her!) Along the way tales and legends are told: Miranda the spring pixie tells how the little blue and yellow Forget-me-not came to be; Mr. Rabbit tells all the mouselings about the Legend of Oak Knoll Warren, and the spirit of 'The Rock' reveals how he came to be lying in the middle of the forest far away from the mountains (because of Big-Stamp Two-Toes the Barefoot Giant, of course!)

Big-Stamp Two-Toes the Barefoot Giant is lavishly illustrated by the artist-author. These stories are reverent, humorous, sanguine and even, at times, spiritual. They are innocent and magical tales, suitable for reading to young children or for young children to read.

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Giant Sticker Activity Fun Book: Teddy Bears, Animals, Farm
Roger Priddy
Manufacturer: Priddy Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312497407
Release Date: 2006-06-27

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Farm Stories (A Giant Golden Book)
Kathryn Byron Jackson
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster (Juv)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 999031084X

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Wonderful Wibbly!!

Delightful and sure to charm young readers

In Wibbly's Garden (Wibbily Pig)
Mick Inkpen
Manufacturer: Viking Juvenile
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0670891215

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In this charming retelling of the "Jack and the Beanstalk" fairy tale, Wibbly the pig searches his garden for his favorite toy, Pigley. Instead, under lift-the-flap leaves, he finds a ladybug, a caterpillar, a snail, "one of these" (a weird little insect), and a bean. Wibbly puts all his things under a flowerpot, and guess what! The bean is "one of those magic ones!" It grows bigger, and--like that curious fellow, Jack--Wibbly is compelled to climb it. What happens at the top is far more pleasant than the traditional account, with nary a "fee-fi-fo-fum" or bloodthirsty giant in sight--only a gentle, perplexed giant who is looking for someone too. What results is a win-win situation for all.

Mick Inkpen's understated humor and eminently appealing watercolors have shown up in his many picture books, including Kipper's Playtime and another Wibbly favorite, Everyone Hide from Wibbly Pig. Young readers and grownups alike will delight in the simple, funny story with the (fairly sturdy) flaps. (Baby to Preschool) --Emilie Coulter

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Wibbly Pig is in the garden searching for his favorite toy, Pigley, but he can't find him anywhere. He does find all kinds of interesting things, though, including a magic bean! Through cleverly designed lift-the-flaps, children can help Wibbly Pig search for his stuffed toy and meet a friendly giant along the way. In this new book about Wibbly, he has an adventure that is just right for the toddler set.

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Wonderful Wibbly!!.......2006-02-25

I bought this book because my 2 yr old grandson fell in love with another Wibbly book called "Everyone Hide from Wibbly Pig". Although this one reminds me of Jack and the Bean Stalk, it's simple and fun. I think "Everyone Hide from Wibbly Pig" is the all time best, but this is certainly a wonderful follow-up to that. ALL of the Mick Inkpen books I've purchased for my grandson have been favorites that we have read so many times, my grandson can 'read' them to me because he knows them by heart! Your kids will love his books.

Delightful and sure to charm young readers.......2000-08-19

Another charming and touching book from Mick Inkpen in which Wibbly Pig looks for his friend Pigley but only finds other interesting items in the garden. These items lead to more adventures before the two friends are re-united, and is sure to delight young lovers of lift-the-flap titles.

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different than i expected
Another wonderful book by Arthur Geisert

The Giant Ball of String
Arthur Geisert
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 061813221X

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Beyond the resourcefulness of its porcine citizens, there wasn't much to recommend the small mining town of Rumpus Ridge. But even in such a hardscrabble place, they had created something they could be proud of: over the years they had collected the biggest ball of string in the world. Folks came from miles around to see it. But one night, a flood carries their prized string away and washes it ashore near the town of Cornwall. Rather than return it, the Cornwallians decide to keep the string for themselves. They start to make plans to dedicate the string in its new gazebo, but their celebrations could be short-lived, because, having discovered the deceit, those resourceful piglets from Rumpus Ridge have begun to make some plans of their own . . .

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different than i expected.......2005-06-23

I liked the storyline, but it was also quite techinical. The pictures are quite detailed, but also very small. Includes a nice moral that you shouldn't take things that aren't yours. My son enjoys reading this one, but usually gets a little distracted before the end. It's a quite elaborate plan the pigs use to get their ball of string back. I'm not quite sure if'd I buy it, maybe borrow from the library first and if it's a hit, then invest in your own copy.

Another wonderful book by Arthur Geisert.......2002-10-13

This book is so much fun! My boys love it - they giggle and laugh all the way through it. The drawings are wonderful and there's a great message in the end about teamwork! We can't wait to see what Arthur comes up with next!

One Giant Splash: A Counting Book About the Ocean (Know Your Numbers)

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One Giant Splash: A Counting Book About the Ocean (Know Your Numbers)
Michael Dahl , and Todd Ouren
Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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The Giants' Farm
Jane Yolen
Manufacturer: Seabury Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Sherlock Chick and the Giant Egg Mystery (Parents Magazine Read Aloud Original)

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Sherlock Chick and the Giant Egg Mystery (Parents Magazine Read Aloud Original)
Robert M. Quackenbush
Manufacturer: Gareth Stevens Pub
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Binding: Library Binding

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A Day at the Farm (Giant Word Book)
Nancy Parent
Manufacturer: Paradise Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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