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Anna Weber is every inch the proper librarianold-fashioned, conservatively dressed right down to her tightly clipped flaming red hair. She's just moved to a small Texas town, and is determined to spend time with her friend before she has to disappear. Relationships arent easy for her. She knows too well what it means to be burned. And the last thing she ever wants to do is fall in love...

Especially not with a fireman who's hot enough to set the entire state of Texas on fire.

Cowboy can't resist the fiery little librarian, and he's determined to make her his. Beneath that prim-and-proper exterior is a woman he very much wants to knowif she'd let him. She'll test his patience. His control. Hell, his very sanity. And for the first time, Cowboy wonders if he's found the one fire he can't control...

Each book in the Tangled in Texas series is STANDALONE:
* Rules of Protection
* Playing With Fire
* Law of Attraction

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Greenport, New York, a village on the North Fork of Long Island, has become an exemplar of a little-noted national trendimmigrants spreading beyond the big coastal cities, driving much of rural population growth nationally. In Village of Immigrants, Diana R. Gordon illustrates how small-town America has been revitalized by the arrival of these immigrants in Greenport, where she lives.   Greenport today boasts a population that is one-third Hispanic. Gordon contends that these immigrants have effectively saved the towns economy by taking low-skill jobs, increasing the tax base, filling local schools, and patronizing local businesses. Greenports seaside beauty still attracts summer tourists, but it is only with the support of the local Latino workforce that elegant restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts are able to serve these visitors. For Gordon the picture is complex, because the wave of immigrants also presents the town with challenges to its services and institutions. Gordons portraits of local immigrants capture the positive and the negative, with a cast of characters ranging from a Guatemalan mother of three, including one child who is profoundly disabled, to a Colombian house painter with a successful business who cannot become licensed because he remains undocumented. Village of Immigrants weaves together these peoples stories, fears, and dreams to reveal an environment plagued by threats of deportation, debts owed to coyotes, low wages, and the other bleak realities that shape the immigrant experienceeven in the charming seaport town of Greenport.   A timely contribution to the national dialogue on immigration, Gordons book shows the pivotal role the American small town plays in the ongoing American immigrant storyas well as how this booming population is shaping and reviving rural communities. 

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Microsoft Dynamics AX Implementation Guide

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Your all-in-one guide to exploring and implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX

About This Book

* From project kick-off to go live and upgrade, learn what to expect in each phase of the project
* This book guides you through the entire journey of a Dynamics AX implementation project, helping you to avoid the common pitfalls and adapt industry knowledge and best practices for your own project
* This one-stop guide is packed with key tools and techniques to aid your Dynamics AX implementation

Who This Book Is For

This book is for IT project managers, solution architects, and consultants who are planning to implement or are in the process of implementing or upgrading Dynamics AX. To use this book, you must have a working Dynamics AX system in place and must be familiar with the basics of Dynamics AX.

What You Will Learn

* Prepare for a great start with effective project management and planning from the beginning
* Gather details early using effective requirement-gathering tools and techniques
* Gain tools and techniques for effective infrastructure planning and hardware sizing
* Get to grips with integration and data migration through planning and strategy
* Familiarize yourself with the reporting and BI tools
* Master functional and technical design to customize existing features and designs in your own projects
* Manage your configuration and you're your configuration from one environment to another
* Learn industry's best practices and recommendations on customization development and performance tuning

In Detail

Microsoft Dynamics AX is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software that supports multi-site operations across various countries, providing international processing within the company. It is an ERP solution with a lot of features and functionality, and it provides support across the fields of financial, distribution, supply chain, project, customer relationship, HR, and field service management.
This book is all about simplifying the overall implementation process of Dynamics AX. The purpose of this book is to help IT managers and solution architects implement Dynamics AX to increase the success rate of Dynamics AX projects.
This all-in-one guide will take you through an entire journey of a Dynamics AX implementation, ensuring you avoid commonly-made mistakes during implementation. You'll begin with the installation of Dynamics AX and the basic requirements. Then, you'll move onto data migration, reporting, functional and technical design, configuration, and performance tuning.
By the end of the book, you will know how to plan and execute Dynamics AX right, on your first attempt, using insider industry knowledge and best practices.

Style and approach

This is a progressive, easy-to-follow book that summarizes numerous aspects you need to know to make your Dynamics AX implementations successful using code examples to get you hands-on.

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Over 50 recipes to help you build dynamic and powerful real-time Java Hibernate applications

About This Book

* Learn to associate JDBC and Hibernate with object persistence
* Manage association mappings, implement basic annotations and learn caching
* Get to grips with Hibernate fundamentals from installation to developing a business application with this step-by-step guide

Who This Book Is For

This is book for Java developers who now want to learn Hibernate. Good knowledge and understanding of Java is preferred to allow efficient programming of the core elements and applications; it would be helpful if readers are familiar with the basics of SQL.

What You Will Learn

* Set up and install Hibernate on your system and explore different ways in which Hibernate can be configured
* Learn the basic concepts and fundamentals of Java Hibernate
* Define mappings without a use of XML file using Annotations
* Persist collection elements such as list, map, set and array
* Explore the various mapping options and learn to work with Hibernate associations
* Understand advanced Hibernate concepts such as caching and inheritance
* Develop an engaging and robust real-world hibernate application based on a common business scenario
* Integrate Hibernate with other frameworks to develop robust enterprise applications

In Detail

Hibernate is a database independent technology, so the same code will work for all databases. It helps a Java developer write a query by mapping Java bean to database tables and help create tuned queries that boost performance. Even with limited SQL knowledge one can easily perform database operations. This makes the development faster and more accurate than JDBC. Hibernate supports useful features like connection pooling, caching, and inheritance etc.
This book will provide a useful hands-on guide to Hibernate to accomplish the development of a real-time Hibernate application.
We will start with the basics of Hibernate, which include setting up Hibernate  the pre-requisites and multiple ways of configuring Hibernate using Java. We will then dive deep into the fundamentals of Hibernate such as SessionFactory, session, criteria, working with objects and criteria. This will help a developer have a better understanding of how Hibernate works and what needs to be done to run a Hibernate application. Moving on, we will learn how to work with annotations, associations and collections. In the final chapters, we will see explore querying, advanced Hibernate concepts and integration with other frameworks.

Style and approach

This book is a practical guide filled with carefully organized step-by-step instructions. All recipes are arranged in an easy-to understand and clear manner allowing you to apply the solutions to other situations.

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Mastering ArcGIS Server Development with JavaScript

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Transform maps and raw data into full-fledged web mapping applications using the power of the ArcGIS JavaScript API and JavaScript libraries

About This Book

* Create and share modern map applications for desktops, tablets, and mobile browsers
* Present and edit geographic and related data through maps, charts, graphs, and more
* Learn the tools, tips, and tricks made available through the API and related libraries with examples of real-world applications

Who This Book Is For

This book is intended for intermediate developers who want to design web mapping applications. You should have some experience with geographic information systems, especially with ArcGIS products such as ArcGIS Server. It also helps to have some experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

What You Will Learn

* Create single-page mapping applications, lining up data from different sources
* Search for and display geographic and tabular information based on locations and attributes
* Customize maps and widgets to deliver the best user experience
* Present location data intuitively using charts and graphs
* Integrate mapping applications with your favorite JavaScript frameworks
* Test the working of your web map application and take advantage of cloud services such as ArcGIS Online
* Create modern-looking web maps through styling tips and tricks

In Detail

ESRI and its ArcGIS line of software have been an industry leader in digital map production and publication for over 30 years. ArcGIS Server lets you design, configure, and publish maps that can be viewed and edited through the Internet.
After designing basic maps, you may want to find out new and innovative ways to represent information using these maps. In this book, you'll work through practical examples, experiencing the pitfalls and successes of creating desktop and mobile map applications for a web browser using the ArcGIS Server platform.
The book begins by introducing you to ArcGIS Server and ESRI's JavaScript API. You'll work with your first web map and then move on to learn about ESRI's building blocks. A Dojo AMS style widget will help you create your own widgets for a map and then see how to collect geographic data.
Furthermore, you will learn different techniques such as using Dojo Charts to create charts and graphs to represent your data. Then you will see how to use ESRI JavaScript API with other JavaScript libraries and different styling methods to make your map stand out. By the end of the book, you will discover how to make your application compatible with different devices and platforms and test it using testing libraries.

Style and approach

An in-depth guide that explores web application development using ArcGIS Server and the ArcGIS JavaScript API. Topics are explained in the context of developing two applications for fictional clients. Details of application development, including possible pitfalls and best practices, are included in this book.

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Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 Professional Reporting

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Discover tips and trick for Dynamics NAV report building

About This Book

* Create and customize reports in Dynamics NAV 2015 using RDLC, Word, Power BI, and Reporting Services
* Work with different elements in the toolbox such as tablix, which can be used as a List, Table, or Matrix and understand the differences between them and when to use which
* This book is a pragmatic guide with clear instructions and real-world examples to teach you about the reporting capabilities of Dynamics NAV 2015

Who This Book Is For

If you are a consultant, developer, customer, user, or just interested in the reporting capabilities of Dynamics NAV, then this book is for you.
Basic knowledge of Dynamics NAV will be helpful.

What You Will Learn

* Understand why reports are designed in a specific way and then apply this knowledge to your advantage
* Develop document reports using different techniques
* Apply filtering and sorting, and create groups
* Use RDLC to visualize information
* Visualize information, KPIs, and trends using expressions, Gauges, Charts, Data bars, Indicators, and Spark lines
* Create and optimize your dataset for RDLC and for Word layouts
* Use Power BI with Dynamics NAV to bring your data to life
* Build Reporting Services reports on top of Dynamics NAV

In Detail

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a multi-lingual, multi-currency business management solution that organizations use to manage their accounts, supply chain, sales, payroll, and HR. It is an ERP tool for organizations that is fast to implement, easy to configure, and simple to use. It is widely used because simplicity is a part of its development, product design, usability, and implementation.
This book will help you to master, analyze, and deliver the most challenging reporting requirements in Dynamics NAV 2015.
The book starts by explaining report development and it's different phases such as data model, layout, and testing you go through. It introduces you to RDLC and the different controls in the toolbox, such as the Tablix, in its many forms. You will learn to use expressions to make your layout dynamic and to overcome typical problems.
Moving on, the book will teach you to visualize data and be able to understand and read a report as it is intended. You will also learn to use Microsoft Word to create a layout for a report. With Power BI and Power Pivot, Power View, and Power Map, you will learn how easy and powerful it is to bring your data to life, so you can spot trends and perform in depth analysis of your business. Reporting Services is also explained as another way that you can apply the knowledge you have about RDLC to build RDL layouts outside of Dynamics NAV.
By the end, you will create different types of charts so you can visualize key performance indicators inside the Dynamics NAV application.

Style and approach

This book is an essential guide in to understanding what is involved in creating reports in Dynamics NAV and its reporting capabilities.

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One of the award winning Ricky's Dream Trips, this book takes Ricky and Pop Pop on an undersea adventure. This entertaining book for young readers explains the world of sea creatures while also educating about conservation and pollution prevention.

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In this dream trip Ricky and Pop Pop meet the young king Alexander of Macedonia who lived over 2,500 years ago. Also known as Alexander the Great, as a child he was already shuldering responsibility for defeating the Persian Empire. Ricky and Pop Pop meet Aristotle and other historic figures as they journey to the city of Tyre to meet the boy king. Ricky teaches Alexander how to play the lyre as the two become fast friends..

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Ricky and Pop Pop visit ancient Egypt during  the time of Tutankhamun. They see the pyramids and learn about how they were made. They meet the young Tutankhamun and help him search for his missing cat. Eventually they return home on a dream Chariot. The young reader of this Ricky's Dream trip is also treated  to a lesson in hieroglyphics.

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Ricky and Pop Pop take a dream trip to ancient Rome where they meet a young Julius Ceasar. Ricky learns that young Julius, upon the death of his father, had to become the leader of the family at the age of sixteen. Julius has to go into hiding when a new leader orders him killed. Ricky and Pop Pop help young Julius by asking the priestesses to help bring him back to Rome safely.

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Current through the November 2012 elections, The New Southern Politics seamlessly integrates a thematic overview of the distinctive political, social, and economic life of eleven southern states with a detailed state-by-state focus. This new edition includes entirely new maps and the latest available data for Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina,  Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Among other appealing features, the text:  Provides essential historical context, Highlights vital dimensions of political culture, Profiles significant figures and events from the real world of politics, Incorporates coverage of controversies and trends, Suggests a well-defined organizational structure for courses. The result is an innovative and readable introduction designed to engage students and scholars alike.

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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the partnership between Mexico and the United States? What might be done to improve it? Exploring both policy and process, and ranging from issues of trade and development to concerns about migration, the environment, and crime, the authors of Mexico and the United States provide a comprehensive analysis of one of the worlds most complex bilateral relationships.

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The Black Academic's Guide to Winning Tenure--Without Losing Your  Soul

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For an African American scholar, who may be the lone minority in a department, navigating the tenure minefield can be a particularly harrowing process. Kerry Ann Rockquemore and Tracey Laszloffy go beyond standard professional resources to serve up practical advice for black faculty intent on playingand winningthe tenure game. Addressing head-on how power and the thorny politics of race converge in the academy, The Black Academic's Guide is full of invaluable tips and hard-earned wisdom. It is an essential handbook that will help black faculty survive and thrive in academia without losing their voices, or their integrity.

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Kerry Ann Rockquemore and Tracey Laszloffy

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Africa's Stalled Development: International Causes and Cures

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This thoughtful discussion probes the international roots of Africa's civil conflicts and lackluster economies. Analyzing an unwitting system that creates a set of incentives inimical to development, the authors offer a new way of thinking about Africa's development dilemmas and the policy options for addressing them. Weak states, aid dependence, crushing debt, and enclave economies, argue the authors, create disincentives for long-term economic growth and even peace. The nature of Africa's interaction with the international system often supports these negative features; thus, the remedy must come from a radical restructuring of that relationship. Africa's Stalled Development heeds that call by presenting specific and innovative prescriptions for change that are sure to stimulate a much-needed debate.

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This comprehensive text accessibly covers the evolution, politics, and practice of diplomacy. Leguey-Feilleux first provides a solid grounding in the history of traditional diplomacy, beginning with ancient times. He then reviews the forces of contemporary changedramatic developments in both international politics and the realm of technologythat have affected the practice of diplomacy and explores the full range of diplomatic modes. How much of traditional diplomacy remains relevant today, he helps us to assess. How much of it is being drastically changed, and how do those changes affect both the profession and the conduct of foreign relations? Designed to be both authoritative and engaging, and with abundant in-depth case studies, The Dynamics of Diplomacy will provide readers with a thorough understanding of all that contemporary diplomacy entails.

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Managing ethnic nationalism within the People's Republic of China has become increasingly challenging. As new reforms widen economic disparities between minorities and the Han majority, even the most assimilated of minorities, the Zhuang, have begun to demand special treatment from the central government. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officially recognized the sixteen million Zhuang as China's largest minority nationality in the early 1950s, granting them regional autonomy. Prior to this, however, the Zhuang did not share a common ethnic identity. Katherine Palmer Kaup explores why the CCP in effect created the Zhuang nationality. Why did it launch a massive propaganda campaign to increase nationality consciousness? How is the party now responding to the Zhuang's assertive political demands? This pioneering study unveils the unique culture of the Zhuang people, showing at the same time the CCP's skillful balancing of ethnic and regional loyalties over the past 50 years to integrate the diversity of China's ethnic mosaic.

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This concise but thorough introductory textbook bridges the gap between theory and the real world of crime and criminal justice. In clear, accessible prose, the authors discuss the full gamut of  issues and concepts typically covered on the introductory course syllabus. Building on the basics covered in the first edition, this revised and updated edition:
    Uses real-world examples to illustrate theory,
    Discusses cutting-edge crime prevention strategies,
    Highlights the impact of crime on both victims and offenders,
    Addresses the challenges of homeland security for local police,
    Reflects the impact of changing criminal law on the criminal justice system

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Human Rights in the Global Political Economy

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Tony Evans critically investigates the theory and practice of human rights in the current global order. Evans covers a range of contentious debates as he considers critiques of the prevailing conceptions of human rights. He then explores the changing global context of human rights issues, the nature and status of human rights within that context, and recent institutional responses. With its emphasis on policy and process, his book offers a rich analysis of the politics of todays human rights regime.

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State Making, Regional Conflict, and the International System

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This book explores the multifaceted security problems facing the Third World in the aftermath of the Cold War. Ayoob proposes that the major underlying cause of conflict and insecurity in the Third World is the early stage of state making at which postcolonial states find themselves. Drawing comparisons with the West European experience, he argues that this approach provides richer comparative data and less ephemeral conclusions than those that adopt development or dependency as their basic organizing concepts. Subsequent chapters analyze the dynamics of interstate conflict in the Third World, the role of Third World countries in the international system, and, especially, the critical impact of the end of the Cold War on the Third World security problematic. Ayoob concludes with a set of explanations intended to help students, scholars, and policymakers decipher the continuing profusion of conflicts in the Third World and the trends and problems that will likely dominate well into the next century.

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Musico-Poetic Associations in Schubert's Song Cycle

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Lauri Suurpaa brings together two rigorous methodologies, Greimassian semiotics and Schenkerian analysis, to provide a unique perspective on the expressive power of Franz Schubert's song cycle. Focusing on the final songs, Suurpaa deftly combines textual and tonal analysis to reveal death as a symbolic presence if not actual character in the musical narrative. Suurpaa demonstrates the incongruities between semantic content and musical representation as it surfaces throughout the final songs. This close reading of the winter songs, coupled with creative applications of theory and a thorough history of the poetic and musical genesis of this work, brings new insights to the study of text-music relationships and the song cycle.