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J. E. Gordon

In a book that Business Insider noted as one of the "14 Books that inspired Elon Musk," J.E. Gordon strips engineering of its confusing technical terms, communicating its founding principles in accessible, witty prose.For anyone who has ever wondered why suspension bridges don't collapse under eight lanes of traffic, how dams hold back-or give way under-thousands of gallons of water, or what principles guide the design of a skyscraper or a kangaroo, this bo...

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J E Gordon

In "The New Science of Strong Materials" the author made plain the secrets of materials science. In this volume he explains the importance and properties of different structures.

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J E Gordon

Why isn't wood weaker that it is? Why isn't steel stronger? Why does glass sometimes shatter and sometimes bend like spring? Why do ships break in half? What is a liquid and is treacle one? All these are questions about the nature of materials. All of them are vital to engineers but also fascinating as scientific problems. During the 250 years up to the 1920s and 1930s they had been answered largely by seeing how materials behaved in practice. But materials continued to do things that they...

Foundations of Health Professions Education ResearchUnderstand the principles, perspectives, and practices for researching health professions education with this accessible introductionEducating healthcare students and professionals is critical to the long-term improvement of human health. Health professions education research (HPER) is a growing field with enormous potential to enrich the education of medical, nursing, and allied health st...

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Delia J. Gordon

“Guide your Emotions": A Guide to understanding and managing your feelings is transformative book taking you on a journey to understand, navigate, and manage your feelings. Through insightful guidance and practical strategies, this book will equipped you with the tools to gain clarity on the spectrum of human feelings and their impact on your daily life and also learn effective techniques to cope with stressors and reduce anxiety in challenging situations.Your journey towards manag...

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J C Gordon

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The FTI Saga

Rhianna Armand's world implodes at the death of her brother, the only remaining family member she has left; the man who is more her father than her sibling. Lost and unable to grieve, she careens into the arms of the enigmatic Caleb Ryder, sharing one memorable night with him, a night that will change her world forever.It doesn't take Rhianna long to realise that not everyone is quite what they seem. As her world turns more chaotic, she is left with a myriad of questions and no disc...

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J. E. Gordon

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Bethan Dixon Bate

J.E. Gordon strips engineering of its confusing technical terms, communicating its founding principles in accessible, witty prose.For anyone who has ever wondered why suspension bridges don't collapse under eight lanes of traffic, how dams hold back--or give way under--thousands of gallons of water, or what principles guide the design of a skyscraper, a bias-cut dress, or a kangaroo, this book will ease your anxiety and answer your questions.Structures:...

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Thomas J Gordon

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Scarlet & Gold Professional Library

Marine Maxims is a collection of fifty principle-based leadership lessons that Thomas J. Gordon acquired commanding Marines over a career spanning three decades of service. Dealing with the complexities and challenges of the contemporary operating environment requires an internal moral compass fixed true. These maxims focus on developing inner citadels of character, moral courage, and the resilience to persevere in a contested domain where information is key. Its purpose is to pro...

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J. Gordon

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Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)

This book explores three crucial stages in Dickens' on-going voyage of discovery into what has been called the 'hidden springs' of his fiction; arguing that in three of Dickens best known novels, we witness Dickens responding to some identifiable force represented as coming from underneath the ground plan of the book in question.

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Jon Gordon, P. J. Fleck

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P. J. Fleck

In Row the Boat, Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P. J. Fleck and bestselling author Jon Gordon deliver an inspiring message about what you can achieve when you approach life with a never-give-up philosophy. The book shows you how to choose enthusiasm and optimism as your guiding lights instead of being defined by circumstances and events outside of your control.Discover how to put the three key components of row the boat into practice in your life:● The Oar: Th...

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Christie Gordon

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Finnley Cole, Nick J. Russo

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Desert Football

Breaking eye contact on the fifty-yard line would've been smart. Instead, I saw him—pom-poms, perfect smile, and the only boy I've ever loved.EliFootball is my future, and nothing can shake me.Until Wren Lewis shows up on the Spirit Squad.My high school boyfriend.The one I lost because I stayed silent when he needed me most.Now he's back, flipping across my field, and I'll do anything to prove I've changed.

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Christie Gordon

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Finnley Cole, Nick J. Russo

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Desert Football

Breaking down in front of a repair shop wasn't what I needed. Neither was falling for the broody mechanic under the hood.CaseyFootball is my future—my escape, my identity.But when my Beamer craps out in a sketchy part of town, I meet Ryker Hart, the grumpy mechanic who calls me a pretty boy and still makes my stomach flip.Fixing my car turns into coaching his brother, crashing dinners, and falling harder than I should.