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A volume in Qualitative Organization ResearchSeries Editor(s): Jean M. Bartunek, Boston College; Kimberly D. Elsbach,University of California - Davis and John A. Wagner, Michigan State UniversityOver the past ten years, the Davis Conference on Qualitative Research hasbecome the world's leading conference for qualitative researchers inorganizational studies. The authors of the "Best Presentation Awards" at the Davis Conference from the past fouryears have contributed chapters to this volume. These papers cover topics ranging from organizational namechanges and organizational afterlife, to the use of written letters to build relationships and the use of a "creativefoil" to improve one's leadership image. Yet all of these papers are similar in that they benefited from thecommunity of over 100 scholars developed through the Davis Conference, and represent qualitative research atits very best. ... Read more

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Over the past five years the Davis Conference on Qualitative Research has welcomed research projects by the very best qualitative, organizationalresearchers in the world. This conference has helped authors develop and hone theoretical ideas in an environment friendly to qualitativemethods, and more importantly, has begun to build a community of qualitative researchers that work on organizational andmanagement issues. The authors winning the "Best Presentation Awards" at the Davis Conference over the past five years have contributedchapters to this volume. The ideas in these chapters were "born" before the conference, but were nurtured through dialogue at the conference,and subsequently matured through later interactions among the community of qualitative scholars associated with the conference. As such,this volume represents the fruits of our collective labor as a qualitative research community. This collective and iterative process is a hallmarkof qualitative methods, and often leads to a counter-intuitive, "ah-hah" experience for the researcher. This volume showcases some ofthe very best of those ah-hah experiences from the organizational, qualitative research community.

CONTENTS: Introduction: Weird Ideas From Qualitative Research, Kimberly D. Elsbach. The Politics of Knowledge Work in a SoftwareDevelopment Group, Andrew Hargadon and Beth A. Bechky. The Rules and Resources that Generate The Dynamic Capability for SustainedProduct Innovation, Deborah Dougherty, Helena Barnard and Danielle Dunne. Re-examining The Link Between Organizational Image andMember Attraction: On The Positive Uses Of “Negative” Organizational Stories In Recruiting Medical Residents, Jeffrey B. Kaufmann andMichael G. Pratt. Strategies and Struggles: The Governance of U.S. Collegiate Athletics, Marvin Washington, Pamela J. Forman, RoySuddaby and Marc Ventresca. Understanding Group Behavior: How a Police Swat Team Creates, Changes, and Manages Group Routines,Gerardo A. Okhuysen. How Nonprofits Close: Using Narratives To Study Organizational Processes, Beth M. Duckles, Mark A. Hager andJoseph Galaskiewicz. Information, Prices, and Sensemaking In Financial Futures Trading, Peter Levin. Learning from Women Who Make ItWork: A Call For Dynamic Flexibility, Spela Trefalt and Leslie Perlow. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Wilson Bulletin, published by Wilson Ornithological Society on September 1, 1999. The length of the article is 1173 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: We report on successful nesting attempts in fall by Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) in southern Mississippi in November, 1987 and in central Arkansas in October, 1998, and a winter nesting attempt in South Carolina in December, 1998. The first nest was found 1 year before previously reported fall nestings in the Southeast and 1 month earlier in the season. The second is the most northern and western fall nesting site in the South, and the third is the latest reported nesting attempt in the southern United States. Taken together with 3 other reported successful fall nests in Mississippi and South Carolina, Killdeer would appear to be the only fall breeding shorebird in North America and, based on those 6 widely-scattered observations over the last 11 years, should now be considered a rare fall and winter breeder across the southern United States.

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Title: Additional Records of Fall and Winter Nesting by Killdeer in SouthernUnited States.(Review)
Author: Kimberly A. Smith
Publication: Wilson Bulletin (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1999
Publisher: Wilson Ornithological Society
Volume: 111Issue: 3Page: 424

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Mr. Billac takes a very casual literary approach to discussing a specialized family of herbs known as adaptogens.His primary focus is on the work of Dr. Israel Brehkman of the former Soviet Union.Dr. Brehkman, along with 1200 scientists, spent 45 years researching and developing a combination of rare herbs that help your body recover at a cellular level from stress (such as physical activity, work, illness, etc.).These products include Prime One and Brehkman's Gold.Billac's book elaborates on Brehkman's research, supporting testimony from people who have used the product, and general information about adaptogenic products.Overall, this is good reading if you are interested in health, wellness and/or the subject of adaptogens. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Environmental Health Perspectives, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2006. The length of the article is 12426 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Ozone and P[M.sub.2.5] exposure and acute pulmonary health effects: a study of hikers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.(Research)
Author: Steven P. Girardot
Publication: Environmental Health Perspectives (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2006
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Volume: 114Issue: 7Page: 1044(9)

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From 'Gifted Child' to Prophet of God Apostle Lawrence Bogier has emerged as one who has clearly and consistently received a sure word from God that has not only guided his own life, but has brought great blessings to many others as well.

While others have sought advice and guidance from Palm Readers, Psychics, Spiritualists and the like Apostle Lawrence Bogier's life has been guided by Dreams and Visions from the Living God (Jesus Christ).

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This digital document is an article from The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, published by Wilson Ornithological Society on December 1, 2009. The length of the article is 2911 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: Sprague's Pipit (Anthus spragueii) is a ground-nesting passerine of the northern mixed-grass prairie. Few studies have examined the natural history and demography of the species, and little information exists on its mating system or parental care. We installed video monitoring systems at 11 randomly selected pipit nests to study parental care and nestling growth. We recorded one male providing parental care to nestlings in two nests active during the same time period. The male began delivering prey to nestlings and removing fecal sacs at both nests on day 5 of the nestling period. The male re-nested with one of his original mates 11 days after the nests failed, and began providing parental care to nestlings from day 2 until fledging. This is the first case of polygyny and male parental care documented for Sprague's Pipit. Future studies should examine the extent of polygyny in Sprague's Pipit using marked adults and genetic analyses.

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Title: Polygyny and male parental care by Sprague's Pipit.(SHORT COMMUNICATIONS)(Report)
Author: Kimberly M. Dohms
Publication: The Wilson Journal of Ornithology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2009
Publisher: Wilson Ornithological Society
Volume: 121Issue: 4Page: 826(5)

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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases on August 1, 2005. The length of the article is 5159 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter extremity infections in soldiers.(RESEARCH)
Author: Kepler A. Davis
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2005
Publisher: U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
Volume: 11Issue: 8Page: 1218(7)

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This manual is an excellent tool for the HR practitioner, or for companies who are considering formalizing their HR function, to learn the basic considerations and policies that are helpful in minimizing the risks from employment-related claims and lawsuits. Readers will explore the basic policies every employer should have, the importance of training and points to consider for investigating workplace issues. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Sojourners, published by Sojourners on May 1, 2001. The length of the article is 768 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A Nod to Bob: An Artists' Tribute to Bob Dylan on His 60th Birthday.(Review) (sound recording review)
Author: Kimberly Burge
Publication: Sojourners (Magazine/Journal)
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Volume: 30Issue: 3Page: 58

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