R

18th letter of the alphabet, corresponding to Greek rho. When in Latin alphabets the letters for p and r became similar in appearance, the rho form (P; which at first was used for the r sound) was restricted to the p sound, and an extra line was added for the r sound (R). In Greek, where no confusion developed, the rho continued to look like Latin P. A modification of R is the symbol ℞, used medically for recipe [Lat.,=take] and liturgically for responsum [Lat.,=response].

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J. R. R. Tolkien: Six Decades of Criticism
Book by Judith A. Johnson; Greenwood Press, 1986
Subjects: Fantasy Fiction, English--History And Criticism--Bibliography, Middle Earth (Imaginary Place)--Bibliography, Tolkien, J. R. R--(John Ronald Reuel)--1892-1973--Bibliography
J. R. R. TOLKIEN Recent Titles in Bibliographies and Indexes in World Literature...Bibliography with Selective Secondary Sources Compiled by Duane Rhoades J. R. R. TOLKIEN SIX DECADES OF CRITICISM JUDITH A. JOHNSON BIBLIOGRAPHIES...
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J.R.R. Tolkien and His Literary Resonances: Views of Middle-Earth
Book by George Clark, Daniel Timmons; Greenwood Press, 2000
Subjects: Fantasy Fiction, English--History And Criticism, Fiction, Middle Earth (Imaginary Place), Tolkien, J. R. R--(John Ronald Reuel)--1892-1973--Criticism And Interpretation
J.R.R. Tolkien and His Literary Resonances Recent Titles in Contributions to the Study...the Modern American Gothic: Lovecraft, Matheson, and King David A. Oakes J.R.R. Tolkien and His Literary Resonances Views of Middle-Earth Edited by...
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R. R. Bowker: Militant Liberal
Book by E. Mcclung Fleming; University of Oklahoma Press, 1952
Subjects: Bowker, R. R--(Richard Rogers)--1848-1933
R. R. BOWKER: MILITANT LIBERAL R. R. BOWKER MILITANT LIBERAL BY E. McCLUNG FLEMING UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS NORMAN Library of Congress Card Catalog Number 52-11604 Copyright 1952 by the University of Oklahoma Press Publishing...
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A Question of Time: J.R.R. Tolkien's Road to Faerie
Book by Verlyn Flieger; Kent State University Press, 1997
Subjects: Dreams In Literature, England--Intellectual Life--20th Century, Fantasy Literature, English--History And Criticism, Literature And History--England--History--20th Century, Literature--Psychological Aspects, Medievalism--England--History--20th Century, Middle Ages In Literature, Middle Earth (Imaginary Place), Time In Literature, Time Travel In Literature, Tolkien, J. R. R--(John Ronald Reuel)--1892-1973--Criticism And Interpretation
...Kent, Ohio, London, England A QUESTION OF TIME J. R. R. Tolkiens Road to Faerie Verlyn Flieger 1997 by The...Data Flieger, Verlyn, 1933- A question of time: J. R. R. Tolkiens road to Faeie/ Verlyn Flieger p. cm. Includes...
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Shadows of Imagination: The Fantasies of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams
Book by Mark R. Hillegas; Southern Illinois University Press, 1979
Subjects: English Fiction--20th Century--History And Criticism, Fantasy Fiction, English--History And Criticism, Lewis, C. S--(Clive Staples)--1898-1963--Fictional Works, Tolkien, J. R. R--(John Ronald Reuel)--1892-1973--Criticism And Interpretation, Williams, Charles--1886-1945--Fictional Works
...Harry T. Moore, General Editor Shadows of Imagination The Fantasies of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams EDITED BY Mark R. Hillegas NEW EDITION With an Afterword on J. R. R. Tolkiens The Silmarillion By Peter...
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An R Package to Compute Commonality Coefficients in the Multiple Regression Case: an Introduction to the Package and a Practical Example
Journal article by Kim Nimon, Mitzi Lewis, Richard Kane, R. Michael Haynes; Behavior Research Methods, Vol. 40, 2008
Subjects: Cluster analysis, Data analysis, Multivariate analysis, Programming languages, Regression analysis, Research & development--R&D, Research methodology, Social sciences, Software packages, Studies, Variables
An R Package to Compute Commonality Coefficients in...by Kim Nimon , Mitzi Lewis , Richard Kane , R. Michael Haynes Multiple regression is a widely...the 1960s as a method of partitioning variance (R^sup 2^) into unique and nonunique parts (Mayeske...
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R^sup 2^ Effect-size Measures for Mediation Analysis
Journal article by Amanda J. Fairchild, David P. MacKinnon, Marcia P. Taborga, Aaron B. Taylor; Behavior Research Methods, Vol. 41, 2009
Subjects: Estimates, Models, Regression analysis, Research & development--R&D, Sample size, Software packages, Studies, Variables
R^sup 2^ Effect-size Measures for Mediation Analysis by Amanda...The purpose of the present study is to present and evaluate R^sup 2^ effect-size measures for mediation analysis. Although...Other effect-size measures for mediation, such as the partial r 2 and standardized regression coefficients, have been applied...
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Trends and Patterns in Interfirm R&d Networks in the Global Computer Industry: an Analysis of Major Developments, 1970-1999
Journal article by Myriam Cloodt, John Hagedoorn, Nadine Roijakkers; Business History Review, Vol. 80, 2006
Subjects: Computer industry, Globalization, Partnering, Research & development--R&D, Studies, Trends, United States
Trends and Patterns in Interfirm R d Networks in the Global Computer Industry...purpose of sharing research and development (R D) resources. This trend did not take hold...represents a major industry in which interfirm R D partnering occurs.1 As computer firms...
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An R Package for Single-case Randomization Tests
Journal article by Isis Bulté, Patrick Onghena; Behavior Research Methods, Vol. 40, 2008
Subjects: Case studies, Design, Experiments, Qualitative research, Research & development--R&D, Research methodology, Software packages, Validity
An R Package for Single-case Randomization Tests by Isis Bulte...flexible. The open source implementation of the S-PLUS language, R, can provide a solution for this problem. R can be downloaded freely from the CRAN Web site (Comprehensive R...
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Methods for the Behavioral, Educational, and Social Sciences: an R Package
Journal article by Ken Kelley; Behavior Research Methods, Vol. 39, 2007
Subjects: Confidence intervals, Economic models, Linux, Mailing lists, Operating systems, Programming languages, Research & development--R&D, Software, Statistical methods, Studies
...the Behavioral, Educational, and Social Sciences: an R Package by Ken Kelley R is an open source statistical programming language and...a widespread following in quantitative disciplines (R Development Core Team, 2007b). This following is perhaps...
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Accounting and Tax Treatment of R&d: an Update
Magazine article by Joseph R. Oliver; The CPA Journal, Vol. 73, July 2003
Subjects: FASB statements -- SFAS 2, Financial accounting standards, Financial reporting, Internal Revenue Code -- Section 174, Internal Revenue Code -- Section 41, R&D, Research & development, Tax regulations, United States
Accounting and Tax Treatment of R d: an Update by Joseph R. Oliver Research and development (R D) is crucial to the U.S. economy. Few people, however, appreciate how pervasively R D affects American industry. A study of all publicly held U.S...
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S/r Analyst 2.06
Magazine article by James T. Holter; Futures, Vol. 31, August 2002
Subjects: Analysis, Divergence S-R Analyst 2.06, Divergence Software Inc, Futures trading, Software reviews, United States
S/r Analyst 2.06 by James T. Holter Divergence...important as the robustness of simplicity. S/R Analyst is an effort to combine computing power...histories can be scanned for potential trades. While S/R Analyst applies preprogrammed rules, it should...
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In-process R&d in Business Acquisitions
Magazine article by Nathan S. Slavin, Abu Ryan Khan; The CPA Journal, Vol. 76, August 2006
Subjects: Accounting standards, Acquisitions & mergers, Disclosure, Earnings management, Research & development--R&D, United States
In-process R d in Business Acquisitions by Nathan S...represents the estimated fair value assigned to R D projects, acquired in a business combination...issued in 1975, required companies to expense R D costs in the period in which the costs were...
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Integra Gs-r: Power Trip
Magazine article by Jim McCraw; Popular Science, Vol. 240, March 1992
Subjects: Acura, Acura Integra GS-R, Automobiles, Integra GS-R, Product introduction
Integra Gs-r: Power Trip by Jim McCraw Acura has injected a racy new personality into the Integra lineup with the addition of the GS-R version. At its heart, the Integra GS-R has a 1.7-liter 16-valve double overhead cam with a four-cylinder...
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E.r. Squibb, 1854
Magazine article by Michael Rhode; The Scientist, Vol. 22, February 2008
Subjects: Drugs, Physicians, Science history, Squibb, Edward R (1819-1900)
E.r. Squibb, 1854 by Michael Rhode Before Edward R. Squibb (1819-1900) founded the drug company that bore his name...in the following decade. In 1858, the same year he founded E.R. Squibb, ether caused a disastrous fire in his laboratory; the...
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Race, Gender, Celebrity Play Roles in R. Kelly Porn Trial
Newspaper article; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), June 14, 2008
Subjects: Celebrities, Kelly, R., Pornography, Teenage girls
Race, Gender, Celebrity Play Roles in R. Kelly Porn Trial. Byline: Burt Constable...sex toy in that graphic tape shown at the R. Kelly child pornography trial had been a...female, country singer instead of a black male R B sensation? What if the suspect had been...
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Acquisitions Will Benefit R.R. Donnelley, Analysts Say
Newspaper article; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), January 30, 2007
Subjects: Commercial printing industry, Printing industry, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.
Acquisitions Will Benefit R.R. Donnelley, Analysts Say. Byline: Chian Chang Medill News Service...industry from 2005 to 2006, analysts think the Chicago-based world colossus R.R. Donnelley Sons Co. will enjoy an annual revenue growth of 5 percent...
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R. Kelly to Appear at Children's Hospital
Newspaper article by Kara Spak; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), December 18, 2004
Subjects: Kelly, R.
R. Kelly to Appear at Childrens Hospital. by Kara Spak Byline: Kara Spak Daily Herald Staff Writer R B superstar R. Kelly, facing child pornography charges after allegations that he videotaped himself having sex with an underage girl...
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Toys 'R' Us Accused of Controlling Supply
Newspaper article by Anne Marriott; The Washington Times, May 23, 1996
Subjects: Toy stores, Toys "R" Us Inc.
Toys R Us accused of controlling supply by Anne Marriott Toys "R" Us Inc., the nations largest toy retailer, used its clout...deputy director of the FTCs competition bureau. Toys "R" Us reached agreements with suppliers that certain popular...
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Mark R. Warner: Other Warner Continues Making Mark as Venture Capitalist
Newspaper article by Heather Skale; The Washington Times, June 21, 1999
Subjects: Warner, Mark R.
Mark R. Warner: Other Warner continues making mark...capitalist by Heather Skale Mark R. Warner is known mostly for his unsuccessful...when Ive got my family. SELF-PORTRAIT Mark R. Warner Age: 44 Education: Bachelors degree...
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R
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
R 18th letter of the alphabet , corresponding to Greek rho. When in Latin alphabets the letters for p and r became similar in appearance, the rho form (P; which at first was used for the r sound) was restricted to the p sound, and an extra line was...
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Tolkien, J. R. R
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel Tolkien)tal ken, tol , 1892 1973, British novelist...medieval scholar. See H. Carpenter and C. Tolkien, ed., The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien (1988); biographies by H. Carpenter (1977, repr. 2000), L. E...
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Ammons, A. R
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
AMMONS, A. R. (Archie Randolph Ammons), 1926 2001, American poet...Set in Motion: Essays, Interviews, and Dialogues/A. R. Ammons (1996); studies by A. Holder (1978), H. Bloom, ed. (1986), R. Kirschten, ed. (1997), S. P. Schneider, ed. (1999...
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Laing, R. D
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
LAING, R. D. (Ronald David Laing)lang, 1927 89, British psychiatrist. After studying at Univ. of Glasgow (M.D., 1951), he taught there...
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Kitaj, R. B
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
KITAJ, R. B. (Ronald Brooks Kitaj)kiti , 1932 2007, American painter, b. Chagrin Falls, Ohio. In 1958 he moved to London, where he attended...
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