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- The 100 most significant events in American business : an encyclopedia / by Skrabec, Quentin R.(CARDINAL)705582;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Privatization of the Plymouth Colony (1623) -- Navigation Acts (1651) -- Wealth of Nations (1776) -- Patent and copyright statutes (1790) -- "Report on manufacturing" (1791) -- Whiskey rebellion (1794) -- Jefferson embargo (1807) -- First steamboat to New Orleans (1811) -- National road (1811) -- Erie Canal (1825) -- Tariff of Abominations (1828) -- Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (1828) -- Whig Party evolves (1834) -- Panic of 1837 -- Automated sewing machine (1846) -- Revolution, famine, and immigration (1848) -- Clipper ships (1849) -- Western Union Telegraph Company (1851) -- Great Exhibition of 1851 -- Transatlantic Cable (1857) -- Panic of 1857 -- Overland travel and mail services (1859) -- Abraham Lincoln establishes protectionism (1860) -- World's largest cannon/Civil War technology (1864) -- Transcontinental Railroad completed (1869) -- Westinghouse air brake (1869) -- Panic of 1873 -- Andrew Carnegie's first steel mill (1875) -- Centennial exposition (1876) -- First commercial telephone (1877) -- Great Railroad Strike of 1877 -- World's first skyscraper (1884) -- War of the Currents (1885) -- Sears mail order business (1886) -- Haymarket Riot (1886) -- ALCOA aluminum formed (1888) -- McKinley Tariff of 1890 -- Homestead strike of 1892 -- Panic of 1893 -- Chicago World's Fair (1893) -- Pullman Strike (18940 -- Niagara Falls power plant (1896) -- Paternal capitalism-Homestead and Wilmerding, Pennsylvania (1896) -- First electric sign (product branding and advertising)-H.J. Heinz (1900) -- First billion-dollar corporation-United States Steel (1901) -- Henry Ford wins race of the century (1901) -- Owens automated glass bottle-making machine (1904) -- Upton Sinclair's Jungle (1905) -- Panic of 1907 -- Highland Park Ford assembly line (1910) -- Scientific Management (1911) -- Standard Oil antitrust lawsuit (19110 -- Income tax (1913) -- Federal Reserve Act 91913) -- Commercial flight (1914) -- Panama Canal opens (1914) -- General Motors Corporation formed (1916) -- Great Steel Strike of 1919 -- First commercial radio (1921) -- Hawthorne studies begin (1924) -- Talking movies-The Jazz Singer 91927) -- Stock market crash/Great Depression (1929) -- Hoover Dam (1931) -- National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) (1935) -- Social Security Act (1935) -- Television at the 1939 world's fair -- Maslow's theory of needs (1946) -- General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) (1947) -- First credit card (1950) -- UNIVAC I (1951) -- Shippingport Atomic Power Station (1956) -- Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 -- First mass-produced transistor radio (1957) -- First Japanese auto sold in the United States (1958) -- Steel Strike of 1959 -- America targets the moon (1961) -- McDonald's launches golden arches (1962) -- Telstar Communications Satellites (1962) -- First Wal-Mart (and Kmart) open (1962) -- IBM 360 Computer (1964) -- Unsafe at Any Speed (1965) -- ARPAnet (earliest internet) formed (1969) -- Wage and price controls (1971) -- Arab oil embargo (1973) -- First customer scan of a bar code (1974) -- The year of the PC (1977) -- Three Mile Island nuclear failure (1979) -- IBM personal computer (1982) -- FCC approves advanced mobile phone system (IG) (1982) -- Deindustrialization of America-General Tire Akron closes (1982) -- CD-ROM (1985) -- Savings and loan crisis (1986) -- W. Edwards Deming publishes Out of the Crisis (1986) -- Amazon.com (1994) -- Bill Gates internet memo (1995) -- Google Incorporated (1998) -- First 3G networks and the smartphone (2003) -- RFID at Wal-Mart (2005) -- Banking crisis and Great Recession (2008) -- General Motors bankruptcy (2009).Throughout history, important commercial developments in the United States have made it possible for American companies to leverage tough economic conditions to survive--even thrive in a volatile marketplace. This reference book examines the top 100 groundbreaking events in the history of American business and illustrates their influence on the labor laws, business practices, and management methodologies of corporate America today. The 100 Most Significant Events in American Business: An Encyclopedia depicts the chronological order of events contributing to the evolution of American business, with an emphasis on the commercial innovations of each period. The book explores the origins of successful brands, including Apple, Wal-Mart, and Heinz; demonstrates the successful collaboration between public and private sectors illustrated by the Erie Canal, Hoover Dam, and the interstate highway system; and depicts the commercial impact of major economic events from the Panic of 1857 to the Great Recession of 2009.
- Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Business; Industries;
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- Oven & cooktop repair : written expecially for do-it-yourselfers, trade schools, and other "green" technicians! / by Emley, Douglas.(CARDINAL)436100;
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- Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Stoves;
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- Pre-code Hollywood : sex, immorality, and insurrection in American cinema, 1930-1934 / by Doherty, Thomas Patrick.(CARDINAL)763766;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-410) and indexes.1440L
- Subjects: Motion pictures; Sex in motion pictures.;
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- Evaluation of epoxy-coated reinforcing steel / by McKeel, Wallace T.(CARDINAL)314477; Virginia.Department of Transportation.(CARDINAL)291718; Virginia Transportation Research Council.(CARDINAL)195142;
Includes bibliographical references (page 11).Final report;Virginia's first installation of epoxy-coated reinforcing steel, which was opened to traffic in 1977, was evaluated during construction and through 13 years of service. It was apparent at the time of construction that the integrity of the coating application did not meet the requirements of the specification.s There were many flaws and holidays in the coatings on all of the bars, and patching with a liquid epoxy compound was not effective. Although the applicability of the findings, which are based on an application that does not represent the best practice, may be limited, useful information on the durability of the coated steel and its role in protecting the deck was developed. It was found that the coated reinforcement was exposed to relatively high chloride concentrations at transverse cracks in the decks early in the life of the structures, but the decks remained in good condition throughout the evaluation period. It was concluded that despite the poor coatings, the coated reinforcing steel contributed to the deck's durability by providing enhanced protection at critical cracked sections. Rebars taken from deck cores showed no signs of rusting, although the steel had a dull dark gray finish that may be underfilm corrosion. No debonding of the coating was evident.Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Performed Virginia Transportation Research Council. Performing organization code: HPR #79; report no. VTRC 94-R5.
- Subjects: Technical reports.; Bridges; Epoxy resins.; Reinforcing bars; Steel bars;
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- The complete idiot's guide to iPad & iPhone app development / by Brant, Troy.;
Includes index and bibliographical references (pages 416-418).Getting started. Welcome to the party! ; Your first app in a flash ; Interface building ; Buttons, controllers, and code ; Objective-C and Cocoa Touch ; Memory management -- Building your user interface. Switches, sliders, and controls ; Text fields ; Pickers ; Web views, spinners, and alerts -- Multi-view applications. View controllers ; Navigation controllers ; Tab bar controllers ; Table views ; Split views and popovers -- The APIs you can't wait to use. Animation ; Video, images, and audio ; GPS and location management ; iAd and multitasking -- Make your millions. Debugging in detail ; Testing apps on your device ; Tools of the trade ; The App Store and beyond.You have all kinds of ideas you'd like to turn into apps. But it turns out designing those cool little programs isn't nearly as simple as using them-- but it can be! Learn to master the apps development kit so that you can start building your app right away.
- Subjects: Application software; Application software; iPad (Computer); iPad (Computer); iPhone (Smartphone); iPhone (Smartphone);
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- Vine Street / by Nolan, Dominic(Novelist),author.(CARDINAL)898826;
Soho, 1935. Sergeant Leon Geats' Patch. A snarling, skull-cracking misanthrope, Geats marshals the grimy rabble according to his own elastic moral code. The narrow alleys are brimming with jazz bars, bookies, blackshirts, ponces and tarts so when a body is found above the Windmill Club, detectives are content to dismiss the case as just another young woman who topped herself early. But Geats, a good man prepared to be a bad one if it keeps the worst of them at bay, knows the dark seams of the city. Working with his former partner, mercenary Flying Squad sergeant Mark Cassar, Geats obsessively dedicates himself to finding a warped killer, a decision that will reverberate for a lifetime and transform both men in ways they could never expect.
- Subjects: Noir fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Murder; Detectives; Young women; Police corruption;
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- Book nooks : inspired ideas for cozy reading corners and stylish book displays / by Dina, Vanessa,author.; Gilhuly, Claire,author.; Achilleos, Antonis,photographer.(CARDINAL)501681;
Includes bibliographical references (page [143]) Introduction -- Classic -- Small space -- Bedside -- Bathroom -- Baby -- Kids -- Cookbook -- Bar -- The collector -- The gardener -- The artist -- Colorful -- Neutral -- Beyond book nooks."For bookish stylists and stylish bookworms, this inspiring home décor book is brimming with photos of cozy pieces to read and creative ways to display books at home. Discover beautiful bookshelves designed with lovely objets d'art, handsome home libraries with snug armchairs, reading areas for kids that ignite the imagination, and cookbook corners in quaint kitchens--and learn to replicate these in your own space. From bedside tables to bar carts, leather-bound collections to color-coded shelves, here are book nooks and styling techniques for every room and aesthetic. Reading lists from Gillian Flynn, Jasmine Guillory, Alex Elle, Joanna Goddard, Nik Sharma, and more offer plenty of recommendations for stocking your bookcase. Filled with clever design ideas and dreamy spaces, Book Nooks is an irresistible invitation to curl up with a book, whether this one or another."--
- Subjects: Informational works.; Books in interior decoration.; Interior decoration.;
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- I can play [audio-enabled device] : the Nutcracker / by Courtney-Tickle, Jessica,illustrator.(CARDINAL)630201;
Grandfather's dance -- Clara's dream -- Waltz of the snowflakes -- Russian dance -- Dance of the reed flutes -- Waltz of the flowers -- Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy -- Finale."While other books in the series play famous pieces of classical music, in this new Story Orchestra format, young readers can now play the tunes themselves! Color and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so kids can learn easy 8-bar, one-finger melodies, so even the youngest child can learn to play music with this simple method. For best results, playing readers the original piece first is recommended so children can familiarise themselves with the pacing of the tune. Each song includes an enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is telling, along with playing tips. All the favorite characters from The Nutcracker story are there to encourage young musicians as they play their first notes with the sound of a piano."--
- Subjects: Fairy tales.; Sound books.; Fantasy fiction.; Keyboards (Music); Nutcrackers (Implements); Ballets; Christmas; Toy and movable books.;
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- The modern gentleman's handbook / by Tyrwhitt, Charles,Author(local)tlcaut518208398450200;
An informative, tongue-in-cheek guide for men on modern style and social etiquette from a true authority in fashion. The ultimate guide to style and social success for the modern gentleman. Ever wondered how to decode the infamous smart casual dress code? How many shirts a man really needs? How to master the art of small talk? Or even which cocktail recipes every man simply must have in his repertoire of bar skills? The Modern Gentleman's Handbook will have all the answers the modern man requires to put his best foot forward for all occasions, from the office to weddings and sporting events and even long weekends away. This essential collection of do's and don'ts, from the fundamentals to the obscure and eccentric, will ready any man to conquer all of life's daily challenges and opportunities with finesse and good spirit. Effortlessly elevate your style and reputation with this vital handbook.
- Subjects: Men; Men; Fashion design; Men's clothing;
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- Milkshake Monday / by Canam, Larry,author.; Canam, David,author.;
Welcome to Milkshake Monday! -- Syrups & sauces -- The classics -- Handmade -- Cereals -- Desserts -- Chocolate bars -- Candy -- Protein -- Happy hour -- International -- Seasonal.A cookbook of over 80 milkshake recipes and a number of additional recipes for syrups and sauces, all with QR codes to bring readers back to the author's recipe videos.
- Subjects: Recipes.; Cookbooks.; Milkshakes.; Desserts.;
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