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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Congressmen's Voting Decisions, now in its third edition, is a classic, influential analysis of how members of the U.S. House of Representatives decide how to vote. Drawing on extensive, in-depth interviews with legislators, staff, lobbyists, and other actors in the policymaking process, John W. Kingdon moves beyond abstract theories to examine the real-world influences and rules of thumb that guide floor voting.Combining statistical analysis with qualitative fieldwork, Kingdon identifies and clarifies the roles played by various actors--including constituents, fellow congressmen, party and committee leaders, interest groups, the administration, staff, and the mass media. He argues that, far from being dominated by one factor, legislative decision-making is nuanced and adaptive, with members weighing information sources, constituency expectations, interpersonal cues, and their own policy attitudes. The book explores the pressures of modern congressional service, the rise of decentralized power through subcommittees and increased staff, and the evolving impact of campaign finance and party polarization.Revised to reflect key changes in the institution from the 1970s through the 1980s--including the rise of single-issue advocacy, institutional reforms, and the impact of divided government--this edition offers readers a rich framework for understanding both enduring patterns and contemporary developments in legislative behavior.Essential reading for students of American politics, political scientists, and informed citizens, Congressmen's Voting Decisions remains a foundational work for anyone interested in what truly shapes the decisions in America's legislative branch.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Congressmen's Voting Decisions, now in its third edition, is a classic, influential analysis of how members of the U.S. House of Representatives decide how to vote. Drawing on extensive, in-depth interviews with legislators, staff, lobbyists, and other actors in the policymaking process, John W. Kingdon moves beyond abstract theories to examine the real-world influences and rules of thumb that guide floor voting.Combining statistical analysis with qualitative fieldwork, Kingdon identifies and clarifies the roles played by various actors--including constituents, fellow congressmen, party and committee leaders, interest groups, the administration, staff, and the mass media. He argues that, far from being dominated by one factor, legislative decision-making is nuanced and adaptive, with members weighing information sources, constituency expectations, interpersonal cues, and their own policy attitudes. The book explores the pressures of modern congressional service, the rise of decentralized power through subcommittees and increased staff, and the evolving impact of campaign finance and party polarization.Revised to reflect key changes in the institution from the 1970s through the 1980s--including the rise of single-issue advocacy, institutional reforms, and the impact of divided government--this edition offers readers a rich framework for understanding both enduring patterns and contemporary developments in legislative behavior.Essential reading for students of American politics, political scientists, and informed citizens, Congressmen's Voting Decisions remains a foundational work for anyone interested in what truly shapes the decisions in America's legislative branch.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. First American Edition (stated). The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Ted Kingdon (illustrator).

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Revised. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A captivating exploration of how underwater animals tap into sound to survive, and a clarion call for humans to address the ways we invade these critical soundscapes--from an award-winning science writer "Sing Like Fish is that rare book that makes you see the world differently."--Mark Kurlansky, New York Times bestselling author of Salt and Cod LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION For centuries, humans ignored sound in the "silent world" of the ocean, assuming that what we couldn't perceive, didn't exist. But we couldn't have been more wrong. Marine scientists now have the technology to record and study the complex interplay of the myriad sounds in the sea. Finally, we can trace how sounds travel with the currents, bounce from the seafloor and surface, bend with the temperature and even saltiness; how sounds help marine life survive; and how human noise can transform entire marine ecosystems.  In Sing Like Fish, award-winning science journalist Amorina Kingdon synthesizes historical discoveries with the latest scientific research in a clear and compelling portrait of this sonic undersea world. From plainfin midshipman fish, whose swim-bladder drumming is loud enough to keep houseboat-dwellers awake, to the syntax of whalesong; from the deafening crackle of snapping shrimp, to the seismic resonance of underwater earthquakes and volcanoes; sound plays a vital role in feeding, mating, parenting, navigating, and warning--even in animals that we never suspected of acoustic ability.  Meanwhile, we jump in our motorboats and cruise ships, oblivious to the impact below us. Our lifestyle is fueled by oil in growling tankers and furnished by goods that travel in massive container ships. Our seas echo with human-made sound, but we are just learning of the repercussions of anthropogenic noise on the marine world's delicate acoustic ecosystems--masking mating calls, chasing animals from their food, and even wounding creatures, from plankton to lobsters.  With intimate and artful prose, Sing Like Fish tells a uniquely complete story of ocean animals' submerged sounds, envisions a quieter future, and offers a profound new understanding of the world below the surface.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 2. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1st. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. This is the first book to fully integrate the technical aspects of screen directing with practical methods for directing actors, deeply and carefully exploring how these two primary aspects of the director's craft work together. Viewed from a perspective that seeks a balance successful work with actors and technically high-level production values, the complete directing process is discussed in detail from the start of script development through the delivery of a finished project covering every aspect of preparation and decision-making with solid background information, practical suggestions, and clear illustrations. Topics include: Project development; Screenplay analysis; Choosing and working with a production team; Auditioning and casting; Script preparation; Using the language of acting; Working with a set; Understanding screen acting styles; Conducting a rehearsal; Blocking camera and actor moves; Using improvisation; Working with storyboards; The Hollywood continuity style; Choosing camera shots and lighting; Multi-camera directing; Preparing for each day's shoot; Editing and working with editors and much more.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In Calvin's Geneva, the changes associated with the Reformation were particularly abrupt and far-reaching, in large part owing to John Calvin himself. This book makes two major contributions to our understanding of this time: the first is to the history of divorce itself; the second is in illustrating the operations of the Consistory of Geneva. …

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.