diff --git "a/AmazonCat-13K/num_15_test.csv" "b/AmazonCat-13K/num_15_test.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/AmazonCat-13K/num_15_test.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,375 @@ +uid,text,target,num_keyphrases +0520208900,"My Music Is My Flag: Puerto Rican Musicians and Their New York Communities, 1917-1940 (Latinos in American Society and Culture) Ruth Glasser is a public historian and part-time Lecturer in American Studies at Yale University.",americas;arts & photography;books;central america;ethnic & international;ethnomusicology;history;history & criticism;humanities;latin america;music;musical genres;new;performing arts;used & rental textbooks,15 +0195021576,"Errors and Expectations: A Guide for the Teacher of Basic Writing ""Still a groundbreaking work for composition studies. I want all new teachers in our program to have exposure to its approach to error.""--John Hollowell, University of California at Irvine""The definitive text in basic writing.""--Louise Z. Smith, University of Massachusetts, Boston""A classic--writing teachers are not educated if they haven't read it.""--Nancy Shapiro, University of Maryland --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",books;computers & technology;creative writing & composition;education & reference;humanities;introductory & beginning;language & grammar;literature;new;programming;research & publishing guides;rhetoric;used & rental textbooks;words;writing,15 +019505234X,"Evolution and Human Kinship ""Hughes succeeds well, drawing on existing anthropological literature and interpreting and reinterpreting it in the light of his biological perspective. The real test, of course comes now as he invites empirical anthropologists to pick up his formal tools and to see if they can be used to push into new grounds, forcing new discoveries and revealing hitherto unsuspected links. . . .This is an important book."" --The Quarterly Review of Biology""Throws an important new light on our understanding of inclusive fitness theory, as well as on the way we apply sociobiological principles to the study of Man"" --Trends in Ecology & Evolution Austin L. Hughes is a Research Associate in the Biology Department at the University of Iowa.",anthropology;behavioral sciences;books;cognitive psychology;education & reference;fitness & dieting;genealogy;health;marriage & family;physical;politics & social sciences;psychology & counseling;science & math;social sciences;sociology,15 +0195061837,"Wheel Estate: The Rise and Decline of Mobile Homes Wallis, an assistant professor of environmental design, views mobile homes as a unique and innovative response to market needs unmet by conventional housing, offering affordable, convenient, and flexible alternatives for lower-income groups. He also provides an excellent historical development of the industry from travel trailers to permanent housing, as well as the social and regulatory forces accompanying that growth. Though currently comprising about ten percent of all domestic dwellings, the industry is in decline, perhaps a victim of its own success, and Wallis sees that as a loss of a significant and much-needed niche in the housing market. Thoroughly researched and documented, this is an important addition to the scant literature about the industry.- David Van de Streek, Pennsylvania State Univ. Libs., YorkCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. This pioneering study succeeds admirably... Wallis's work is solidly researched, well written, extensively illustrated, and a true contribution to both American vehicular and housing history. (Technology and Culture)A significant book. (Boston Globe)A sober yet entertaining accountpacked with informationof a singularly American invention. The book is at its liveliest when discussing the first half of the 20th century, when the form was first being played with and celebrated. (Washington Times) --This text refers to the Paperback edition. A lively and informative history of the mobile home in the United States over six decadesextensively illustrated with period photographs and vivid portraits of the people who live in mobile homes and the industry pioneers who designed and built them. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author: Allan D. Wallis is Director of Research for the National Civic League and Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado at Denver.",architecture;automotive;books;business & investing;civil;criticism & theory;engineering;ethics & morality;history & criticism;industries & professions;literature & fiction;philosophy;politics & social sciences;professional & technical;transportation,15 +1879441837,"Westsylvania Heritage Trail (Insights (Harrisburg, Pa.).) The stories behind over 25 state and national historic sites Cover the industrial era, railroad, iron, and agriculture history of western Pennsylvania. ""The author captures the history of the region, and with outstanding color photographs, compels readers to visit Westsylvania and experience the treasures along the 500-mile long heritage route for themselves."" -Randy Cooley, Executive Director Southwestern Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation Commission",books;ethnic studies;excursion guides;general;hiking & camping;mid atlantic;northeast;pennsylvania;politics & social sciences;reference;social sciences;specific demographics;sports & outdoors;travel;united states,15 +1880000318,"In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers When you follow in the path of your father, you learn to walk like him. This simple, yet potentially double-edged Ashanti proverb begins Javaka Steptoe's picture-book debut, a powerful collection of poems celebrating African American fathers, by new and established African American writers. Breathtaking, evocative mixed-media spreads--bedecked with beads, burlap, and buttons--earned Steptoe's brilliant collection the 1998 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award and the 1997 Reading Magic Award. A full-time artist and art teacher, Steptoe is the son of the late John Steptoe, also an acclaimed children's book artist. Regarding the process of creating the book, Steptoe says, I was able to think about my father and how he affected me, and how I affected him, and give something to him by honoring his memory. One selection, Black Father Man by Lenard D. Moore, begins, Black Father Man, / the supreme earth dweller. / We are his ripe black crop / at the beginning-of-the-harvest. / We all bleed his blood / summer-hot and thick / summer-hot and thick / as unstrained milk. / Black Father Man, / the word-music messenger. Steptoe's accompanying artwork depicts men planting seeds and children growing, using actual dirt, leaves, seeds, paint, and cut paper to communicate the regenerative we are his ripe black crop spirit of the poem. In Folami Abiade's title poem, readers will soar high with the boy in his father's arms: I am big and strong & proud like him / in daddy's arms / my daddy. Other contributors--including Carole Boston Weatherford, Michael Burgess, Davida Adedjouma (editor of The Palm of My Heart), and more--add humor and power to this extraordinary tribute to fatherhood. (All ages) Grade 3 Up?This innovative, stunningly illustrated picture book celebrates the role of fathers in the African-American experience. The artist illustrates 13 poems with collages made from paper with pastel; applique; and a multitude of found objects, including fabric, coins, seashells, buttons, sand, seeds, and leaves. The artwork vibrates with emotion; even the simplest pieces, showing torn-paper figures on a solid background, capture the powerful bond between parent and child. The poems, written by Angela Johnson, Davida Adedjouma, Carole Boston Weatherford, and others, depict fathers working in the fields and in post offices, playing basketball, fishing, tickling, or hugging. Steptoe's own poem, ""Seeds,"" is a tribute to his father: ""You drew pictures of life/with your words."" Libraries will want this title for Black History Month, National Poetry Month, Father's Day, or anytime a patron asks for a book about fathers. Teachers will find it inspiring in classroom units on poetry, or it can be used in conjunction with David Diaz's work to demonstrate collage techniques in an art class. Whatever its use, this lovely book deserves a place on library shelves.?Dawn Amsberry, Oakland Public Library, CACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. Gr. 3^-5, younger for reading aloud. The son of John Steptoe has a true winner in fact, receiving the 1998 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for his first picture book. Javaka Steptoe creates a splendid series of images in mixed media--from found objects, torn and cut paper, and color--to illustrate a series of short poems about fathers. From the stark simplicity of David Anderson's ""Promises,"" with its cut-paper silhouette figure of a child's hug seen from behind his dad, to the many-layered image of shells, kente cloth, and paper for Sonia Sanchez's ""My Father's Eyes,"" to the shirt made from a scrap of old tin ceiling in the evocative illustration for Carole Boston Weatherford's ""Farmer,"" these arresting illustrations are a rich foil for the singing tenderness of the poetry. Different in spirit and texture but with the same warmth and joy as Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly's Lots of Dads (1997), this promises read-aloud and read-to-share comfort for many readings and rereadings. GraceAnne A. DeCandido Steptoe (son of the late John Steptoe) creates art for 13 poems that honor fathers, e.g., Sonia Sanchez's ``I have looked into/my father's eyes and seen an/african sunset.'' Among others who have contributed to the volume are Folami Abiade (with the title poem), Lenard D. Moore, Dakari Hru, and Dinah Johnson. At times, elements of the poets' subject matter are depicted--photographed pennies are the background for the portrait of one father. Some poems are better than others; some are more message than art, although all of them are appealing. A particularly memorable sentiment is found in Davida Adedjouma's ``Artist to Artist,'' in which a woman appreciates that her artist father sorted mail ``all night and into the day'' for the family, and passed on to her the ``urge to create/characters with meat on their bones, in flesh-colored tones written in words as vivid'' as her crayon-box colors. Each piece elicits a work of art that translates beautifully to the printed page, from the jacket's gallery of small paintings to the half-title's portrait of a family--with smudged limbs and torsos, and heads made from painted discs or buttons--framed by colorful wooden beads. Brief biographies of the contributors appear in the back of this inventive, evocative book. (Picture book. 5-8) -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.",biographies;books;children's books;education & reference;family life;literature & fiction;multigenerational;nature & how it works;people of color;poetry;politics & social sciences;science;social science;social sciences;social situations,15 +0471268216,"Encyclopedic Dictionary of Genetics, Genomics, and Proteomics ""This high quality reference book would be an excellent additionwhile there are other genetics dictionaries available, this is the most comprehensive one for students and professionals."" (Medical Reference Services Quarterly, Spring 2006)""a uniquely user-friendly and clearly written tool for navigating the latest terminology, ideas, theories, illustrations, and applications"" (Journal of Statistical Computation Simulation, January 2005)I recommend it as a useful addition to personal, public, industrial, or academic libraries. (Chemical Educator, Vol.10, No.1, 2005)""will be delighted to have this wonderfully compiled book in their bookshelf. I recommend this book very highly to everyone."" (Journal of Statistical Computation Simulation, September 2004)""This is a wonderful book that belongs in the collection of any library that serves the needs of biomedical students, teachers, and researchers. (Clinical Chemistry, September 2004)a reliable, accessible, well thought out and extremely useful reference bookan essential addition to any research librarys collection. (Reference Reviews, Vol18, No.6, September 2004)""a useful book to have on the shelf."" (ASM News, May 2004)""...Once you start reading this book it is difficult to put down. It is a valuable source...of information..."" (Proteomics, April 2004)""Rapid advances in genetics and the ever expanding lexicon of essential jargon, render this dictionary of value to its intended audience."" (Genetic Engineering News, Vol. 24, No. 6, March 15, 2004)""...will be valuable in libraries reference collections and can also be used as a source for further reading in biology courses...recommended."" (Choice, Vol. 41, No. 5,January 2004)""a true information warehouse"" (Mutation Research Forum)""an outstanding compendium of genetics"" (Choice)""be far the best I have used"" (HortScience)""invaluable to anyone"" (Acta Paediatr)""useful to both the specialist and nonspecialist"" (Annals of Internal Medicine)""useful as a quick desk reference for students, professionals and nonprofessionals"" (Quarterly Review of Biology)""...useful as a reference...containing almost 50% more information than the first edition, this text includes about 18,000 concepts, arranged alphabetically, and more than 650...illustrations...should be useful for students of genetics, as well as nonspecialists...as a starting topic for further investigation..."" (Genomics Proteomics, November/December 2003) This second edition contains 50 percent more information than the first edition, which gained wide acclaim from both readers and journal reviewers. It presents the classical foundations while also covering the latest developments in genetics and other relevant areas such as molecular and cell biology, genomics and proteomics. The book contains over 1,500 illustrations as well as many cross-references, which facilitate the networking of the ideas into a most comprehensive and up-to-date text. Useful as a supplement for courses in biology, it is also well suited to aid in the preparation of manuscripts, research proposals, and course syllabi. Statistical concepts are made simple, legal and ethical implications of biology are discussed, and while the approach is scientific and advanced, the style is simple enough to be understood by a beginner. This compendium brings modern genetics/biology to your fingertips right at your workbench or your desk. With close to 8,000 references, it is the most valuable addition to any personal or public library. An essential tool for scientists, clinicians, nurses, lawyers, teachers, students and the interested public, one professor of genetics commented on the first edition: ""the overall effort has been very successful. I know that I, for one, will keep this book in easy reach."" Praise for the previous editionVERY USEFUL AS A QUICK DESK REFERENCE FOR STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND NONPROFESSIONALS.Quarterly Review of BiologyINVALUABLE.Acta PdiatricaA VALUABLE REFERENCE TOOL.Annals of Internal MedicineRapid advances in the field of genetics present every student and researcher with the daunting challenge of staying current. This extensively expanded and thoroughly revised new edition of the highly acclaimed original text provides a uniquely user-friendly and clearly written tool for navigating the latest terminology, concepts, theories, applications, and technology in these dynamic disciplines.Encyclopedic Dictionary of Genetics, Genomics, and Proteomics, Second Edition includes a vast range of terms and concepts dealing with biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, immunology, hereditary diseases, and molecular evolution, as well as the state of the art in genomics and proteomics. The nearly 25,000 alphabetically arranged entries are explained in a concise yet detailed manner, including ample cross-references, literature citations, databases, tables, and illustrations. The Encyclopedic Dictionary also:Provides numerous clear diagrams, photographs, and tablesOffers basic descriptions, detailed explanations, and referencesCovers the range of disciplines associated with modern genetics, genomics, and proteomicsFeatures worked examples and explanations in plain, intelligible languageAppeals to students, researchers, teachers, physicians, and nonspecialists GEORGE P. RDEI is Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri. He has served as professor at the Max-Planck-Institut in Germany, was awarded the Fulbright Lectureship, and is a foreign member of the Hungarian National Academy of Sciences. Rdeis extensive teaching experience includes courses in introductory genetics, history of genetics, genetic engineering, analytical genetics, and genetic control of physiological responses. He is world renowned for his research, which includes seminal work on the genetic system of Arabidopsis.",biochemistry;biological sciences;biology;books;dictionaries & terminology;dictionaries & thesauruses;education & reference;encyclopedias;evolution;genetics;medical;medical books;medicine;reference;science & math,15 +1860645666,"A Passion for Egypt: Arthur Weigall, Tutankhamun and the 'Curse of the Pharaohs' Arthur Weigall (1880-1934), the British Egyptologist and author, had a multifaceted career: accountant, archeologist, government administrator, set designer and author of over two dozen books. Undoubtedly, his most important role was in Egypt as chief inspector of antiquities (1904-1914). As his granddaughter shows in this (perhaps overly defensive) biography, he labored tirelessly to save Egypt's archeological treasures from thieves, antiques dealers, public work projects (such as the Aswan Dam) and amateur excavators. Weigall had a profound understanding of the economic and cultural forces that led to the plundering of Egypt's riches: he especially blamed Western museums for ""creat[ing] a market in stolen antiquities."" Hankey is most effective when she's describing the intricate, often exasperating political infighting Weigall engaged in with his boss Gaston Maspero, director of the department of antiquities for Egypt, as well as with Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon (the two men who discovered King Tut's tomb). But at times, the book reads more like an apologia than a biography. For example, she cites Carter's biographer regarding the Carter-Weigall conflict and then analyzes it for anti-Weigall bias. Hankey also contends that Weigall deserves to be taken more seriously as an author of novels and histories. She cites numerous glowing book reviews and quotes from his admiring fan mail. But even Hankey is compelled to admit that Weigall's prose tended toward the purple and that his conception of history was tinged with romantic idealism. In the end, it's hard to know just what legacy Arthur Weigall left behind he played too many roles, and this biography reflects that lack of focus. 16 b photos. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Egyptologist Arthur Weigall is probably most widely remembered today for his involvement with Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. In this detailed biography, Hankey (Weigall's granddaughter) draws extensively upon Weigall's personal correspondence for the first time, allowing readers to see events from his perspective and shedding new light on some references to Weigall in T.G.H James's Howard Carter: The Path to Tutankhamun (Columbia Univ., 1992). Hankey does full justice to Weigall's accomplishments in the field of Egyptology prior to Tutankhamun's discovery while also capturing his energy, enthusiasm, and reverence for Egypt and the characteristics of the remarkable people with whom he worked. But this biography is far broader in scope than its title suggests, for as Hankey recounts, Weigall turned to writing novels and experimenting in theater and film. Weigall's family life is also ably documented. Hankey is fair in her presentation of Weigall as a complex man who dismissed the existence of Tutankhamun's curse yet may well have fostered popular belief in it. Material from Weigall's correspondence will be of particular interest to specialists, while general readers will be attracted to the account of Weigall's life and work in Egypt. Joan W. Gartland, Detroit P.L. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. ...general readers will be attracted to the account of Weigall's life and work in Egypt. Library JournalHer vivid and perceptive account of Weigall and the cultural politics of early modern Egypt make this biography much more than an engaging period piece. Economist Julie Hankey is the granddaughter of Arthur Weigall.",africa;ancient;archaeology;biographies & memoirs;books;egypt;historical;history;humanities;new;politics & social sciences;professionals & academics;social sciences;social scientists & psychologists;used & rental textbooks,15 +0838588646,"Fetal & Pediatric Ultrasound: A Casebook Approach Harris Cohen, M.D., is Professor of Radiology at SUNY Health Science Center, Brooklyn, New York.",books;clinical;diagnostic imaging;education & reference;internal medicine;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;new;obstetrics & gynecology;pediatrics;radiology;radiology & nuclear medicine;ultrasonography;used & rental textbooks,15 +0735617244,"Programming with Managed Extensions for Microsoft Visual C++ .NET (Pro-Developer) Richard Grimes has built a reputation for writing in-depth books and articles about C++ that leave nothing uncovered. When he researches a technology he is more concerned with learning the ""why"" than the ""how."" Once he understands why Microsoft has implemented a technology, the techniques of how to use it become clear. Richard's attention to detail and his presentation of information researched from first principles distinguishes his books from the competition. In the last two years, Richard has concentrated on the Managed Extensions for C++ and has written numerous articles on the subject, as well as a .NET book with a heavy C++ bias. He writes a column on the managed extensions for Visual C++ Developers Journal. Richard is also well known as an authority on managed C++ from his column in VCDJ/.NET Magazine, articles in MSDN Magazine, and as a contributing editor for Windows Developer Magazine. As a Microsoft MVP for .NET and a regular speaker at .NET conferences, Richard keeps a close watch on, and has a detailed knowledge of, the needs and directions of the market.",.net;books;c;c & c++ windows programming;computer science;computers & technology;design tools & techniques;development;education & reference;hardware;languages & tools;microsoft;pcs;programming;software engineering,15 +1561592374,"The Encyclopedia of Popular Music Grade 7 UpThe creation of this edition was clearly a monumental task and a labor of love for the editor, whose passion for and knowledge of popular music are first made evident in the introductory material. Within its alphabetical, cross-referenced arrangement, this ambitious work provides over 27,000 entries, including 6,000 that are new to this edition. Every aspect of popular music is covered, from Broadway show tunes and rap to heavy metal and big band, from the 1900s to today. The set provides information on artists and other important figures such as producers and songwriters. Entries encapsulate their subjects well even given length limitations. The six-page entry on the Beatles, for example, is concise yet comprehensive, as is the entry on Bob Dylan, which gives readers a clear sense of the man. Larkin and his contributors provide evaluations, using phrases such as ""superbly crafted,"" to describe an album. The writing is always entertaining even when covering less-exciting career details. Each entry concludes with a comprehensive, rated discography covering all mediums and formats produced by the artist, and some also have further-reading lists. The main entries take up eight of this encyclopedia's volumes. The ninth volume provides a healthy quantity of selected album reviews, again presented alphabetically by artist, along with a bibliography, and the final volume is a set index. This title will be invaluable for research.Tim Wadham, Maricopa County Library District, Phoenix, AZ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition. Those who have followed the progress of this excellent work (an LJ Best Reference Book in 1992 as The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music; 2d ed., 1995) assume that Larkin will not disappoint, and here he delivers a monumental and quite handsome update. Anyone unfamiliar with this guide to 20th-century ""nonclassical"" music?rock, pop, rap, reggae, jazz, country, musical theater, etc.?will be staggered at the breadth and depth of the material. The third edition features 18,500 unsigned entries, normally 150 to 3000 words in length, including 4500 entirely new articles, with updates throughout. In comparison, the 14,500-entry 1992 edition now seems minuscule. Larkin continues to include performers, composers, producers, labels, companies, events, venues, films, and videos. One-hit wonders abound, and the international coverage is a model for all musical reference works. The index is now over 350 pages, with a song index of 50,000 titles, a relief for those confronting ""who sang what?"" questions. As with earlier editions, this is remarkably up-to-date, although additional ""where are they now?"" information would be welcome in future editions. Two other significant modifications have been made since 1995. For the first time, accompanying discographies list record labels and feature a five-star rating system; release dates of all recordings continue from earlier editions. The expansion into eight volumes also means that each volume is less unwieldy than before, although more shelf space is required for the set. Even without these new features, this is an acquisition without equal for all academic and public libraries and will easily replace either earlier edition.?Anthony J. Adam, Prairie View A Univ. Lib., TXCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. In its third edition, The Encyclopedia of Popular Music now has more than 18,500 entries, which add up to make this the most comprehensive reference work of its kind. The second edition, originally published in 1995, was called The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music [RBB Ap 15 96] and had approximately 15,000 entries. The detail and comprehensiveness found in the new set's eight volumes (up from six) are impressive. In creating it, author and editor Larkin has truly placed the stamp of legitimacy and respect on the study of popular music. The genres of rock, country, soul, jazz, rap, folk, New Age, blues, and R & B and the music of Tin Pan Alley are all represented, but popular composers in the classical vein (Aaron Copeland, Charles Ives) are consciously omitted. The focus is upon music from or popular in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. It is impossible to be completely objective about any form of music, a subject on which contributors have likes and dislikes that inevitably come through in at least some of their writing. However, Larkin has succeeded in editing to meet his criterion: ""to strike a balance between being highly opinionated and dead boring.""More than three-quarters of the entries have been enlarged, and new ones have been added. Main headings, as in past editions, cover individuals (including singers, writers, producers, actors, session players), bands, albums, films, musical theater, record labels, and concepts. Entries range in length from a paragraph or two (for some albums, stage and screen titles, and people) to one or more pages for more influential artists (Billie Holiday, George Gershwin, The Rolling Stones, Stephen Sondheim, Sun Ra) and other topics (Atlantic Records, jazz writing). There are numerous people and bands here that most of us have never heard of, which makes the encyclopedia fun for browsing. For individuals and groups, birth and death or formation and breakup dates are given when available, and careers are followed from early influences to albums, concert tours, and collaborations. Song titles are frequently mentioned, and there is a mammoth song-title index in the last volume. Following each narrative is a chronological album discography (usually, but not always, complete), with original label name and date and star rating; compilation albums are listed separately. As explained in notes on style, the five-star rating system for albums (new to this edition) is different from that used in other forums. Here, ratings indicate a comparison between the various works that that performer has produced. For instance, a Heart four-star album is that much better than a Heart one-star album, but it is not necessarily the critical equivalent of a Beatles four-star album. Ratings are assigned by the editor and a few contributors and take into account critical opinion. Larkin has also begun the huge task of adding a list of videos for more recent performers, and he has added to the further reading lists appended to many entries.For each of the 1,500 key albums important enough to rate a separate entry, the writing conveys a sense of the work's musical characteristics, critical reception, social importance, and how it reflects the performer's development at that point. Significant and hit tracks are singled out; for instance, Public Enemy's 1990 ""`Fight the Power' still bites harder than just about any other track in rap's history."" A list of all tracks, album release dates, and U.K. and U.S. peak chart positions are given. It would be helpful if there were a single list in an appendix of these seminal works. Although album entries contain cross-references (designated by boldface) to their creator, the reverse is not always true. For example, under Public Enemy, there is nothing that would tell the reader that there are separate entries for several of their works. In the next edition, perhaps boldface cross-references could be used within a performer's album listings, rather than in the text, where the album may not even be mentioned.Film and musical entries outline plot and characters and focus on notable songs. Occasionally the words ""film musical"" or ""stage musical"" appear in parentheses following titles, but only to distinguish between two or more identical entries (e.g. Grease); this means that it is often hard to tell which form is under discussion until halfway through the entry. In the entry Good Times, the reader doesn't know until the fourth sentence that this is a Sonny and Cher film, not an album. For companies, such as Sun, Verve, and Windham Hill, we get an overview of the careers of artists who recorded for them and a sense of the musical style(s) the labels promoted. Grunge, AOR (adult orientated rock), and rockabilly are examples of entries that define musical genres, although New Age can't be found. Country Music Association and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are just two of the many institutions covered.In the last volume, there is a bibliography by artist, which duplicates the reading lists found at the end of entries but adds publishers and dates. A bibliography by subject (blues, punk, and so forth), a list of selected fanzines (often with corresponding Web sites), and the song title index follow. A general index nearly 300 pages long and a quick reference guide to main headings conclude the set. There are several problems with the general index. The only information provided under each index entry are page numbers, but the lack of printed page ranges on the book spines, combined with the omission of a page range by volume key on the index pages, makes for a frustrating search because, for example, the reader must guess which volume contains page 4,053. On the plus side, the indexing to internal references seems to be incredibly thorough.Spelling and typographical errors do exist, although not in noticeably large numbers. Inevitably, there are some omissions. Bobby Sherman, bubble-gum phenomenon of the early 1970s, was left out, although perhaps there is an editorial statement to be found there. Larkin does have 29,500 headwords still waiting to have entries prepared, so expect either supplements (which would be more economical for libraries) or new editions in the years to come. Problems are certainly minor, in the end, given the enormous scope of this encyclopedia. Any library that can afford the hefty price tag should have this resource in its collection on music and popular culture. Those libraries in which the previous edition has received heavy use will want to update. ""The depth of most of the entries is highly impressive, especially given this project's ambitious scope....Nothing remotely as comprehensive on the topic exists. A most enjoyable read and an essential purchase for all libraries!""--Library Journal (Starred Review)""The most comprehensive guide to popular music. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries.""--Booklist (Starred Review)""Artists need to be deeply obscure to escape Larkin's attentions.""--The Evening Standard, London""[A] major cultural reference work....Larkin's precise and finely tuned critical apparatus allows him (and us) to form a judgment that transcends the fleeting character of many acts....a critical measure for the future of musical appreciation.""--The Evening Standard (London) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.",antiques & collectibles;arts & photography;books;composition & performance;education & reference;encyclopedias;humanities;music;musical genres;new;performing arts;popular;reference;theory;used & rental textbooks,15 +1421986744,"Two Thousand Miles On An Automobile (Being A Desultory Narrative Of A Trip Through New England, New York, Canada, And The West) 1859-1920 --This text refers to the Paperback edition. MAKING READY TO START The machine was just an ordinary twelve hundred dollar single-cylinder American machine, with neither improvements nor attachments to especially strengthen it for a long tour; and it had seen constant service since January without any return to the shop for repairs. The horse-power It was rated eight and one-half horse-power; but, as every one knows, American machines are overrated as a rule, while foreign machines are greatly underrated. A twelve horse-power American machine may mean not more than eight or ten; a twelve horse-power French machine, with its four cylinders, means not less than sixteen. The foreign manufacturer appreciates the advantage of having it said that his eight horse-power machine will run faster and climb better than the eight horsepower machine of a rival maker; hence the tendency to increase the power without changing the nominal rating. The American manufacturer caters to the demand of his customers for machines of high power by advancing the nominal rating quite beyond the power actually developed. But already things are changing here, and makers show a disposition to rate their machines low, for the sake of astonishing in performance. A man dislikes to admit his machine is rated at forty horse-power and to acknowledge defeat by a machine rated at twenty, when the truth is that each machine is probably about thirty. The tendency at the present moment is decidedly The French type towards the French type,--two or four cylinders placed in front. In the construction of racing-cars and high-speed machines for such roads as they have on the other side, we have much to learn from the French,--and we have been slow in learning it. The conceit of the American mechanic amounts often to blind stubbornness, but the ease with which the foreign machines have passed the American in all races on smooth roads has opened the eyes of our builders; the danger just now is that they will go to the other extreme and copy too blindly. In the hands of experts, the foreign racing-cars are the most perfect road locomotives yet devised; for touring over American roads in the hands of the amateur they are worse than useless; and even experts have great difficulty in running week in and week out without serious breaks and delays. To use a slang phrase, ""They will not stand the racket."" However ""stunning"" they look on asphalt and macadam with their low, rakish bodies, resplendent in red and polished brass, on country roads they are very frequently failures. A thirty horse-power foreign machine costing ten or twelve thousand dollars, accompanied by one or more expert mechanics, may make a brilliant showing for a week or so; but when the time is up, the ordinary, cheap, country-looking, American automobile will be found a close second at the finish; not that it is a finer piece of machinery, for it is not; but it has been developed under the adverse conditions prevailing in this country and is built to surmount them. The maker in this country who runs his machine one hundred miles from his factory, would find fewer difficulties between Paris and Berlin. The temptation is great to purchase a foreign machine on sight; resist the temptation until you have ridden in it over a hundred miles of sandy, clayey, and hilly American roads; you may then defer the purchase indefinitely, unless you expect to carry along a man. The comparison Machine for machine, regardless of price, the comparison is debatable; but price for price, there is no comparison whatsoever; in fact, there is no inexpensive imported machine which compares for a moment with the American product. A single-cylinder motor possesses a few great advantages The single cylinder to compensate for many disadvantages; it has fewer parts to get out of order, and troubles can be much more quickly located and overcome. Two, three, and four cylinders run with less vibration and are better in every way, except that with every cylinder added the chances of troubles are multiplied, and the difficulty of locating them increased. Each cylinder must have its own lubrication, its ignition, intake, and exhaust mechanisms,--the quartette that is responsible for nine-tenths of the stops. Beyond eight or ten horse-power the single cylinder is hardly practicable. The kick from the explosion is too violent, the vibration and strain too great, and power is lost in transmission. But up to eight or ten horse-power the single-cylinder motor with a heavy fly-wheel is practicable, runs very smoothly at high speeds, mounts hills and ploughs mud quite successfully. The American ten horse-power single-cylinder motor will go faster and farther on our roads than most foreign double-cylinder machines of the same horse-power. It will last longer and require less repairs. The amateur who is not a pretty good mechanic For the amateur and who wishes to tour without the assistance of an expert will do well to use the single-cylinder motor; he will have trouble eeeeeenough with that without seeking further complications by the adoption of multiple cylinders. It is quite practicable to attain speeds of from twenty to thirty miles per hour with a single-cylinder motor, but for bad roads and hilly countries a low gear with a maximum of twenty to twenty-five miles per hour is better. The average for the day will be higher because better speed is maintained through heavy roads and on up grades. Tires So far as resiliency is concerned, there is no comparison between the French double-tube tire and the heavy American single tube,--the former is far ahead, and is, of course, easily repaired on the road, but it does not seem to stand the severe wear of American roads, and it is very easily punctured. Our highways both in and out of cities are filled with things that cut, and bristle with wire-nails. The heavy American single-tube tire holds out quite well; it gets many deep cuts and takes nails like a pin-cushion, but comparatively few go through. The weight of the tire makes it rather hard riding, very hard, indeed, as compared with a fine Michelin. Luggage There are many devices for carrying luggage, but for getting a good deal into a small compass there is nothing equal to a big Scotch hold-all. It is waterproof to begin with, and holds more than a small steamer-trunk. It can be strapped in or under the machine anywhere. Trunks and hat-boxes may remain with the express companies, always within a few hours' call. Clothes What to wear is something of a problem. In late autumn and winter fur is absolutely essential to comfort. Even at fifteen or twenty miles an hour the wind is penetrating and goes through everything but the closest of fur. For women, fur or leather-lined coats are comfortable even when the weather seems still quite warm. Leather coats are a great protection against both Leather cold and dust. Unhappily, most people who have no machines of their own, when invited to ride, have nothing fit to wear; they dress too thinly, wear hats that blow off, and they altogether are, and look, quite unhappy--to the great discomfort of those with them. It is not a bad plan to have available one or two good warm coats for the benefit of guests, and always carry water-proof coats and lap-covers. In emergency, thin black oil-cloth, purchasable at any country store, makes a good water-proof covering. Whoever is running a machine must be prepared for The chauffeur's suit emergencies, for at any moment it may be necessary to get underneath. The man who is going to master his own machine must expect to get dirty; dust, oil, and grime plentifully distributed,--but dirt is picturesque, even if objectionable. Character is expressed in dirt; the bright and shining school-boy face is devoid of interest, an artificial product, quite unnatural; the smutty street urchin is an actor on life's stage, every daub, spot, and line an essential part of his make-up. The spic and span may go well with a coach and four, but not with the automobile. Imagine an engineer driving his locomotive in blue coat, yellow waistcoat, and ruffles,--quite as appropriate as a fastidious dress on the automobile. People are not yet quite accustomed to the grime of automobiling; they tolerate the dust of the golf links, the dirt of base-ball and cricket, the mud of foot-ball, and would ridicule the man who failed to dress appropriately for those games, but the mechanic's blouse or leather coat of automobiling, the gloves saturated with oil--these are comparatively unfamiliar sights; hence men are seen starting off for a hard run in ducks and serges, sacks, cutaways, even frocks, and hats of all styles; give a farmer a silk hat and patent leather boots to wear while threshing, and he would match them. Every sport has its own appropriate costume, and the costume is not the result of arbitrary choice, but of natural selection; if we hunt, fish, or play any outdoor game, sooner or later we find ourselves dressing like our associates. The tenderfoot may put on his cowboy's suit a little too soon and look and be very uncomfortable, but the costume is essential to success in the long run. The Russian cap so commonly seen is an affectation,--it catches the wind and is far from comfortable. The best head covering is a closely fitting Scotch cap. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",automotive;books;canada;education & reference;food;general;history;lodging & transportation;professional & technical;reference;research & publishing guides;road travel;travel;travel writing;writing,15 +0684827921,"To Redeem One Person Is To Redeem The World: A Life of Frieda Fromm-Reichmann Outside of psychoanalytic circles, Fromm-Reichmann is known best as the fictional Dr. Fried, the insightful and brave doctor who helps the deeply disturbed, schizophrenic heroine of Joanne Greenberg's 1964 novel I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. This first biography of Fromm-Reichmann is as thrilling and moving as Greenberg's now classic book. Thoroughly researched and elegantly written, Hornstein's biography details not only the psychoanalyst's life, personal and professional relationships, and ideas, but also takes on broader issues, such as the role that Judaism played in psychoanalytic thought, in-fighting in European and U.S. therapeutic communities, and abject abuses and reforms in the treatment of severely disturbed patients in state and private hospitals in the 1950s. ReichmanAborn into an upper-middle class Orthodox Jewish family in Germany in 1889Awas an energetic and brilliant medical student who quickly achieved prominence in the newly formed field of psychoanalysis through her work with brain-damaged soldiers. In 1926, she married Erich Fromm, who was 15 years her junior as well as her patient. After coming to the U.S. in 1935, in the shadow of encroaching Nazism, Fromm-Reichman began a celebrated and notable career in American psychiatry, in which she distinguished herself for being one of the first psychoanalysts to perform breakthrough work with schizophrenic patients, thus opening up a whole new method of treatment for this long-neglected population. One of this biography's most dazzling and provocative themes is how Fromm-Reichmann's deeply religious Orthodox beliefs and worldview enabled her to rethink medical and psychoanalytic ideas. Hornstein, a professor of psychology at Mount Holyoke College, has produced a major biography of an important but, until now, relatively obscure figure. (Dec. 6) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Joanne Greenberg's I Never Promised You a Rose Garden was an instant bestseller when it was published in 1964. That quasi-fictional account of the author's battle with schizophrenia (published under the pseudonym Hannah Green) portrays the psychotherapist--a Dr. Fried--as brilliant and innovative and one who trusted fully in the fact that schizophrenia and other psychoses could be cured by intense amounts of psychotherapy. That fictional Dr. Fried was in real life Dr. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann, a German emigre who treated Greenberg, one of the first female psychotherapists in Germany, and ex-wife of Erich Fromm (of The Art of Loving fame). Was Fromm-Reichmann portrayed accurately in Greenberg's fictional account? It seems that Greenberg was right on the mark. However, biographical facts were hard to come by. She had all her records either burned or sealed in an attic for an undisclosed amount of time. Despite the hurdles, Hornstein develops a very rich biography of Fromm-Reichmann, detailing how she became a pioneer in psychotherapy. Michael SpinellaCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved Kay Redfield Jamison Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and author of Night Falls Fast and An Unquiet Mind This is a superb biography of an innovative, pioneering, and controversial woman. Fromm-Reichmann, often for the good and occasionally to the detriment, left a deep and original mark on how we think about the treatment of severe mental illness. Hornstein has captured her complexities with astuteness and refreshing clarity. -- Review Gail A. Hornstein, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology at Mount Holyoke College and director of the Five College Women's Studies Research Center. She lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts. --This text refers to the Unbound edition. PrologueThere are no goals, only the goal...to lift up the fallen and to free the imprisoned...to work toward the redemption of the world.September 28, 1948. The evening was mild. The air, misted with the memory of rain, smelled of catalpa and breeze. Paths through the grounds at Chestnut Lodge were deep in shade, the broad-brimmed trees thick with birds and leaves. A family-owned asylum in the Maryland countryside, the Lodge was often mistaken for a country estate. No fences or gates enclosed the sweeping grounds, but patients did not try to leave. Those not on locked wards walked aimlessly along the paths, watching offices in the main building flare to light in the sudden dusk. It was the first evening in weeks that no one needed seclusion or restraint, and the hallways echoed with the sound of nurses unclenching their teeth.From the heavily screened porches at the south end of each floor, a white clapboard cottage was visible just across the path. A lamp at its side window illumined a figure at the desk. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann sat heavily in an old leather chair, a half-smoked Chesterfield in one hand, black coffee in the other, drafts of the book she was struggling to finish scattered like leaves across her desk. In less than a month, she would be fifty-nine. It had been thirteen years since she had come to work at the Lodge, and on nights like this, she could imagine herself still in Heidelberg. War and the ironies of psychoanalytic history had made her -- a woman, a Jew, a refugee -- the most distinguished member of Chestnut Lodge's staff, but no American questioned her place. For three decades, she had chosen to work primarily in hospital settings and with the most disturbed patients. She still spent hours each week with people considered beyond reach by most psychiatrists, although seniority now permitted her to treat only those who particularly interested her. For the first time in six months, she had taken on a new patient, a young woman who was, at that moment, sitting silently on a locked ward pretending not to be terrified, unable to imagine the relationship that would transform her life.At sixteen, Joanne Greenberg was one of the youngest patients ever admitted to the Lodge. Her diagnosis of schizophrenia did not distinguish her from most others; every mental hospital in America was filled with schizophrenics in the late 1940s. She had been seriously disturbed since the age of nine. Her behavior had the oddness we find so unsettling in mental patients -- an embarrassing attentiveness to rules unknown to anyone else. Having finally become too strange to stay in school, she had been sent for an indeterminate stay at Chestnut Lodge.There was little pattern to the strangeness, which frightened Greenberg's parents as much as the symptoms themselves. The pieces didn't seem to fit together. She refused to let anyone stand behind her, making for a slinking walk and a suspicious air. She claimed to smell odors and heard whispering from people who weren't there. She spoke aloud to them sometimes, in a language no one could recognize. She ate bits of paint or wood, pieces of string, movie tickets, unprepared gelatin. Lightning petrified her. Sudden stomach pains made her double over in agony, but doctors could find no physical cause for the attacks. The plodding gait and stringy hair gave her a dull awkwardness, which seemed at odds with the biting sarcasm that took the place of ordinary talk. There was no family history of mental illness, no obvious trauma in childhood. Yet when people met Joanne Greenberg, they knew something was terribly wrong with her, even though the look on her face made them want to leave before they found out what it was.Hidden behind the flatness, however, were unmistakable sparks of someone still present. These were rare in a schizophrenic, except in one still a teenager. Psychosis is unrelenting anguish, a torment beyond most people's endurance, and those who end up as mental patients instead of suicides have found a way to blunt the edge. They pay a high price for this. As the lattice of lies, woven more and more tightly, blocks out the light, defenses turn parasitic, destroy the few remaining healthy parts, and then there is no way out.Joanne Greenberg was too young to have reached that burned-out stage, but she was well on her way. Her absent stare had the look of someone ""being beaten to death from the inside."" What made her different from a typical schizophrenic was that the battle was still taking place. Trickles of feeling seeped through the brittleness and appeared as expressions on her face. Her indifference had a studied quality, as if she weren't quite sure of it herself. People had yet to become interchangeable objects in her mind.Frieda Fromm-Reichmann had built her reputation on the claim that no patient, however disturbed, was beyond the reach of psychotherapy. Even as a medical student, listening to wildly hallucinating patients as they screamed or raved, or sitting quietly by the beds of those who lay mute and unresponsive for days, she had been convinced that buried inside the avalanche of illness was a terrified person crying out for help. Her job was to do whatever was necessary to get that person out. She did not think of this as heroic or even particularly worthy of note; a physician's responsibility was to help patients, and she had chosen to do that work.Frieda -- almost everyone, even some patients, called her by her first name and it would be odd to refer to her in any other way -- was legendary for her ability to gain the trust of even the most disturbed patient. But even she acknowledged that psychotherapy can work only if a person can stay present to the panic, at least a moment at a time. There has to be a tiny part of the mind that can separate itself from the terror long enough to see what it looks like. People who have reached the point of psychosis usually can't tolerate this; it feels too much like being in a collapsed mineshaft, told to crawl straight toward the danger just to see how bad it is. Literally paralyzed from years of fear, they choose the lesser evil, retreating to a place no one can reach.Joanne Greenberg didn't end up like this. She began treatment with Frieda a week after arriving at Chestnut Lodge. Four years later, she was successfully attending college at nearby American University. Despite months on the disturbed ward, ripping her arms to shreds with jagged tin cans and crushing lighted cigarettes into the wounds, Greenberg made a recovery so complete she was able to marry, have children, and become an accomplished writer of novels and short stories.It was highly unusual for a schizophrenic patient to recover at all, and the fact that Greenberg had been treated solely with psychotherapy -- no drugs, shock, or any other biological methods -- made her cure even more remarkable. But few people outside Chestnut Lodge knew of these events or would have believed them if they had. Frieda presented the case in disguised form in her book, Principles of Intensive Psychotherapy, and in various lectures to professional groups, but it was one among many clinical illustrations she used in the early 1950s, and she called no special attention to it. The successful outcome was satisfying to be sure, but it was also perplexing, and Frieda, always given to understatement, didn't endow it with any of the dramatic qualities it would later come to have.In 1964, Greenberg published a ""novel,"" I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, which presented a thinly fictionalized account of her illness, treatment, and cure. Frieda was dead by that point. Joanne used a pseudonym (""Hannah Green"") to protect her family, but neither that detail nor the fact that the story portrayed real events was anywhere evident in the book. To the considerable surprise of Greenberg and her publisher, Rose Garden gained a huge following and has been continuously in print for thirty-five years. It has sold 5.7 million copies, been translated into a dozen languages, and been transmuted into a movie, a pop song, and a cultural clich.Mental patients hailed Rose Garden, psychiatrists denounced it, and it became the lightning rod for controversy about schizophrenia and its treatment. Eventually Joanne's and Frieda's identities were revealed, and they became one of those couples -- like Freud and Dora, Breuer and Anna O., or Ferenczi and R.N. -- that psychoanalysts revere like martyred saints.Their story posed two fundamental questions, questions we still cannot answer today: Can relationship heal severe mental illness? and Why are psychiatrists the people fighting hardest against this idea?Frieda Fromm-Reichmann would have been astonished by the adoring attitude that Greenberg's readers have taken toward her fictional incarnation, ""Dr. Fried."" She never saw herself as having special gifts as a therapist; she attributed her success with patients to commitment and diligence. Frieda always told people she had been a psychiatrist since earliest childhood. The eldest of three daughters in an Orthodox Jewish home, she had taken on responsibility for illusions of family harmony and was brilliant in the role. Like a simultaneous translator, listening past words to murmur, to the half glance, the tonality of a room, she interpreted everything everybody did with a grace that seemed effortless. Even as a toddler, she could execute this pas de trois so perfectly that neither of her parents knew she was doing it, and her vigilance transformed a thousand potentially incendiary moments into minor misunderstandings. Gliding back and forth between the sensitivities of her father and her mother's fierce control, Frieda learned to intuit a person's need the way dogs sense danger -- with her whole body. Her own neediness went unnoticed, a sacrifice so complete it seemed deliberate.From her earliest days as a psychiatrist, long before she had ever heard of Freud, Frieda had insisted that no matter how bizarre a patient's behavior, it had an unconscious meaning that could potentially be deciphered. This m... --This text refers to the Unbound edition.",biographies & memoirs;books;fitness & dieting;health;internal medicine;medical books;medicine;politics & social sciences;professionals & academics;psychiatry;psychology & counseling;social scientists & psychologists;specific groups;women;women's studies,15 +0801861918,"Down the Ocean: Postcards from Maryland and Delaware Beaches ""A nostalgic vintage Technicolor postcard trip to the fabled ocean resorts of Maryland and Delaware and summers past... Smith has included in his wonderful retrospective a number of postcard whimsies, such as a nighttime view of the Ocean City boardwalk from the Coast Guard station."" -- Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun Vintage postcards of the Maryland and Delaware shore fill this charming companion volume to Greetings from Baltimore. Bert Smith, a graphic designer who has worked in print and television for thirty years, teaches in the School of Communications Design at the University of Baltimore. He has been the recipient of design and typography awards from the New York Art Director's Club, Print Magazine, the American Institute of Graphic Arts, Graphic Design: USA, and the Printing Industries of America. His other collection of vintage postcards, Greetings from Baltimore, is also available from Johns Hopkins.",americas;antiques & collectibles;arts & photography;beaches;books;crafts;history;hobbies & home;paper ephemera & cards;photography;postcards;specialty travel;state & local;travel;united states,15 +0851709443,"L.A. Confidential (Bfi Modern Classics) Manohla Dargis is a film critic for The L.A. Weekly, where she was Film Editor for seven years, and has written for a variety of other publications, including Film Comment, The New York Times and Sight and Sound.",americas;arts & photography;books;classics;education & reference;guides & reviews;history;history & criticism;humor & entertainment;literature & fiction;movies;performing arts;reference;theory;united states,15 +0198184336,"Dumbstruck: A Cultural History of Ventriloquism `How the world of mediumistic displays, of possession and exorcism, of glossolalia and witchcraft, led us to Victorian parlour entertainments and then to Toy Story is the absorbing substance of this book.' Economist, December 2000`a genuinely unusual and rich source for the curious ... There is much in this book, much more than the subject matter suggests ... Connor has pulled together an enormous amount of material in the service of a compelling story.' The Linguist List`There is much in this book, much more than the subject matter suggests. Connor has pulled together an enormous amount of material in the service of a compelling story.' The Linguist List`This book is erudite and broad in scope. Its strength is the way it links cultural phenomena in new ways. ... Connor gives us an intelligent study of a domain of skilful cultural creativity, against a background of several millennia of appalling irrational behaviour.' Raphael Salkie, Times Higher Education Supplement, Friday 16th march 2001`fascinating ... highly recommended, not least for its sheer breadth of scholarship.' Brian Boyd, Irish Times (Dublin) 13.01.01.`ventriloquism is defined in the largest and most colourful sense.' Peter Ackroyd, The Times 8/11/00.`this incredibly erudite work ... is easily the best account of the dark business at the roots of the art ... a scholarly but wry style that is a pleasure to read.' Andrew Martin, New Statesman 11/12/00.'comprehensive history...peppered with shrewd observations' The New York Times Book Review`Connor manages to retain a remarkably even-handed tone as he moves from the Delphic Oracle to the Witch of Endor, Dickens to Beckett, the gramophone to the World Wide Web' TLS`Dumbstruck triumphantly reclaims ventriloquism from the condescension of posterity' TLS Stephen Connor was educated at Christ's Hospital Horsham and Wadham College, Oxford, and has taught at Birkbeck College, University of London since 1979. He currently is Professor of Modern Literature and Theory. He is the author of numerous books on English literature and cultural studies, including Charles Dickens, Postmodernist Culture: An Introduction to Theories of the Contemporary, and Theory and Cultural Value.",20th century;arts & photography;books;comedy;history;history & criticism;humor;humor & entertainment;modern (16th-21st centuries);movies;performing arts;puppets & puppetry;puzzles & games;theater;world,15 +031331019X,"White Women Writing White: H.D., Elizabeth Bishop, Sylvia Plath, and Whiteness (Contributions in Women's Studies) ""Renee Curry's White Women Writing White is an admirably well researched, independent, brave, and often brilliant and startling study. It will undoubtedly prove germinal in critical whiteness studies, an important new sub-field in literary and cultural studies. This book provides an absolutely new perspective on the poets Hilda Doolittle (H.D.), Elizabeth Bishop, and Sylvia Plath. It draws attention, truly for the first time, to the racial signifiers in the texts of these three great poets. It treats whiteness as a marked characteristic in the way that blackness and Asian-ness have always functioned as marked traits in American literature and culture. It repeatedly and convincingly locates racial meanings in passages that have never been read in that light before. This book transforms the landscape. It is the most significant new work on these poets in years.""-Steven Gould Axelrod Professor of English, University of California, Riverside Argues that H.D., Elizabeth Bishop, and Sylvia Plath wrote from an unproclaimed dominant white perspective that becomes evident in their poetry. RENEE R. CURRY is Associate Professor of Literature and Writing at California State University, San Marcos.",american literature;books;classics;criticism & theory;history & criticism;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;movements & periods;new;politics & social sciences;united states;used & rental textbooks;women writers;women's studies,15 +0741415828,"Practical Unigraphics NX Modeling for Engineers Stephen Samuel, Founder and President of DV, has over 20 years experience in developing and using high-end CAD tools and mentoring its users. During a ten- year career at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, he implemented advanced CAD/CAM technology in a design/manufacturing environment. He has trained thousands of engineers in Unigraphics, written self-paced courses in UG Advanced Modeling and Best Practices, and performed design work for numerous Fortune 500 companies. 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The book is extensively illustrated with drawings, most of which were made for this book, microscopy photos, and serial radiographs. The reader learns of pediatric orthopedic deformity in relation to normal and abnormal developmental biology, the worsening of untreated disease with growth, and the diagnostic and treatment interventions required based on the stage of progression. Frederic Shapiro, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.",alternative medicine;books;clinical;general;general surgery;internal medicine;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;new;orthopedics;osteopathy;pediatrics;surgery;used & rental textbooks,15 +1592573797,"The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Italian Phrases, Second Edition Gabrielle Euvino has been teaching Italian since 1986. 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Figures and tables are impressive. Altogether this is an exciting book that can be highly reccomended to anyone interested in learning more about quartenary environments.Journal of Atmospheric chemistryVery likely to become the standard source of information for anyone interested in quaternary research. A valuable source of information even for advanced researchers.The contents have been chosen with great care and thoughtfulness. Not only the contents but also the presentation and the didactic quality of the book leaves no room for criticism. The layout of the book is state-of-the-art, graphs and pictures are clear and of superb quality and the price is acceptable.Journal of Quaternary Science The second edition of a very fine textbook that should prove valuable to students of this increasingly important field of study. The authors are to be congratulated. A team of distinguished Australian university academics each one of whom has a deservedly excellent reputation in the various subdisciplines associated with the increasingly popular field of Quaternary science. Aimed primarily at the undergraduate market. Nevertheless, there is enough detail and development here to provide very useful and up-to-date resources for postgraduate students and researchers.Progress in Physical Geography Martin Williams is at University of Adelaide. David Dunkerley and Peter Kershaw are both at Monash University. 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Richard Ingersoll is Associate Professor of Architecture, Rice University.",architecture;arts & photography;books;buildings;history;humanities;new;politics & social sciences;professional & technical;reference;social sciences;sociology;urban;urban & land use planning;used & rental textbooks,15 +1594510113,The Terror of Neoliberalism: Authoritarianism and the Eclipse of Democracy (Cultural Politics and the Promise of Democracy) Henry A. Giroux currently holds the Global TV Network Chair Professorship at McMaster University in the English and Cultural Studies Department. He has published numerous books and articles and his most recent books include The University in Chains: Confronting the Military-Industrial-Academic Complex (2007) and Against the Terror of Neoliberalism (2008). The Toronto Star has named Henry Giroux one of the twelve Canadians changing the way we think! Read the article here: Twelve Canadians Changing the Way We Think,books;communication & media studies;conservatism & liberalism;disaster relief;education & reference;education theory;history & theory;ideologies & doctrines;philosophy & social aspects;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;schools & teaching;social sciences;sociology,15 +0471899593,"Global Information Technology Outsourcing: In Search of Business Advantage ""...this is one of the best books I have read on this or any other IT-related subject in along time... If you only read one book on outsourcing this year, make it this one."" (Supply Management, 12th April 2001) ""excellent book ..."" (IT Week, 16th April 2001) ""instant classic"" (IT Week, 16th July 2001) Star Rating (Excellent) Book of the Month (Computer Bulletin, November 2001) Despite the rapid growth in Information Technology (IT) outsourcing - a market predicted to grow to over $150 billion by the year 2005 - most companies are still seeking the elusive 'added-value' they anticipated. Customers expect IT outsourcing to dismantle bureaucratic IT organizations into variable-cost service providers, to meet global IT skill shortages, and even to generate revenue with their IT suppliers. In short, IT outsourcing promises to transform IT functions into lean, dynamic groups that respond quickly to business needs and opportunities. But do customers actually achieve these business advantages? And if so, how? Based on in-depth case studies in organizations and six hundred CIOs surveyed in US, UK, Australia, Europe, and Japan, the authors found that most organizations still achieve modest goals of reducing costs and improving service. Organizations seeking more radical transformation through mega-outsourcing face greater risks and challenges. Findings clearly indicate that gaining a business advantage requires a comprehensive sourcing strategy including both insourcing and outsourcing. IT functions must first develop a set of core IT capabilities that must be insourced. A key success factor is the alignment of expectations among all these stakeholders to ensure that sourcing objectives are met; all too many disappointments with IT outsourcing are based on unrealistic expectations. By applying the frameworks and practices presented here, customers and suppliers can gain business advantage. Global Information Technology Outsourcing In Search of Business Advantage Mary C. Lacity & Leslie P. Willcocks 'Lacity, and Willcocks have shown us again why they are the world's leading IT outsourcing gurus... the most comprehensive work on IT outsourcing to date.' Sara Cullen, National Partner, Australia Business Process Management, Deloitte Touche, Tohmatsu 'a valuable collection... readers will find here advice that premier consultants would deliver for a very large multiple of the price of this book.' Paul A. Strassmann, former CIO of General Foods, Kraft, Xerox and the US Department of Defense '(a). ""must read"" for anyone in search of a clear understanding of what information technology outsourcing is all about... absolutely no one should jump into outsourcing prior to taking advantage of the outstanding case studies outlined in this book.' Emmett Paige, President, OAO Corporation 'an excellent guide to successful outsourcing, the best I have read on the topic. It should be mandatory reading for any senior executive.' Gail Burke, Executive Director & CIO, Macquarie Bank, Australia 'crisp and concise. The studies selected for detailed presentation are excellent and the analysis... rings with credibility.' Rob Westcott, Vice President and CIO, General Motors Acceptance Corporation International Operations, UK 'Lacity and Willcocks have... unrivalled access to outsourcing deals across the globe... their new book... is a powerful synthesis of their learning (and) their chapter on risk management is a groundbreaking contribution. A vitally important business guide.' Richard Sykes, Chairman Morgan Chambers plc. - Europe's largest independent consultancy in IT services & business process sourcing 'Lacity and Willcocks tell it like it is and pull no punches... A must read for any organization contemplating outsourcing or trying to fix a broken outsourcing relationship... Planning for outsourcing, negotiating the deal, making the relationship work - it's all here.' Bob Young, Executive Director, South Australian Government Account, EDS (Electronic Data Systems) 'For those of us with a deep knowledge and experience of outsourcing, this book is required reading. For those who are just starting out on the journey, it is essential reading.' Robert White, CEO, Lucidus Management Technologies Mary Cecelia Lacity is Associate Professor of IS MIS at the University of Missouri, St. Louis and a Research Affiliate at Templeton College, Oxford University. Her research focuses on IT management practices in sourcing, IT privatization, benchmarking, IT metrics, and client/server development. She has conducted case studies in over seventy-five organizations, surveying both US and European IT management practices and given executive seminars world-wide. She was the recipient of the 2000 World Outsourcing Achievement Award sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Michael Corbett and Associates. Previous publications include: Strategic Sourcing of Information Systems and articles in academic and practitioner publications such as the HBR, Sloan Management Review and MIS Quarterly. She is currently US Editor of the Journal of Information Technology.Leslie P. Willcocks has an international reputation for his work on information Management, IT evaluation and information Systems Outsourcing. He is Fellow and University Reader at Templeton College, University of Oxford; Visiting Professor at Erasmus Universiteit, Rotterdam; Professorial Associate at the University of Melbourne, and Distinguished Visitor at AGSM. He holds a doctorate in information systems from the University of Cambridge, and is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Information Technology. He is co-author of sixteen books, including Strategic Sourcing of Information Systems and Beyond The IT Productivity Paradox with Wiley. He has published over one hundred and thirty papers in journals such as HBR; Sloan Management Review; MISQ; Communications of the ACM, and the Journal of Strategic Information Systems.",books;business & finance;business & investing;business & management;computer science;computers & technology;economics;entrepreneurship;industries & professions;information management;manager's guides to computing;new;outsourcing;small business & entrepreneurship;used & rental textbooks,15 +080612170X,"Burs Under the Saddle: A Second Look at Books and Histories of the West Ramon F. Adams, Western bibliophile and lexicographer of Dallas, knows the lore and language of the range as perhaps no other man does today. He was the ideal choice to arrange Bob Kennon's story for publication. Mr. Kennon, he says, ""through in his eighties, had a keen mind and deep interest in the history of Montana, he began sending me the story of his life, more material, in fact, than I could use."" That he was made good use of that material, this book attests.",19th century;americas;bibliographies & indexes;books;education & reference;history;humanities;new;publishing & books;reference;research;research & publishing guides;united states;used & rental textbooks;writing,15 +0865715041,"Rural Renaissance: Renewing the Quest for the Good Life Ivanko and Kivirist's journey from Chicago advertising careers to proprietorship of a Wisconsin b inspired this earnest, engaging book, which is both a manifesto for simple living and a guide for living on a small farm. Many readers won't have the resourcesor the staminato match the authors' energetic overhaul of Inn Serendipity, which included installing a wind turbine system, solar heating panels, state-of-the-art wood-burning stove, hay bale greenhouse and a new well. But along with their practical stories of successful renovation and the homespun lessons they learned, the authors provide an excellent compendium of information about green issues. ""How to"" sections guide novices in such mysteries as canning, raising chickens, organic gardening and bluebird trails, while sidebars lead to Web sites, organizations and additional reading on subjects from seeds to ecotourism. At times the couple's mania for living ""zero waste"" is exhausting, and urban readers may struggle in culling useful tips from this tribute to country life. But if every generation needs its own back-to-the-earth creed, this work is an inspiring clarion call for today's seekers, weaving together the wisdom of earlier ""good life"" advocates with a uniquely 21st-century take on living well: it may take a village to build your greenhouse, but it takes e-mail to successfully manage your b reservations. 50 b photos. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. John Ivanko is an innkeeper, organic farmer and copartner in a marketing consulting company. A former advertising agency fast-tracker, he and his partner are nationally recognized innovative young leaders in the growing rural renaissance movement who have been featured for their contemporary approach to homesteading, conservation and green living in a variety of media. John is also an award-winning photographer and author of and a travel book and several children's photobooks. Lisa Kivirist is an innkeeper, organic farmer and copartner in a marketing consulting company. A former advertising agency fast-tracker, she and her partner are nationally recognized innovative young leaders in the growing rural renaissance movement who have been featured for their contemporary approach to homesteading, conservation and green living in a variety of media. Lisa is the author of Kiss Off Corporate America (Andrews McMeel, 1998). Bill McKibben is the author of The End of Nature.",agricultural sciences;books;by technique;conservation;crafts;gardening & landscape design;hobbies & home;motivational;nature & ecology;organic;politics & social sciences;rural;science & math;self-help;sociology,15 +0801331552,"The Art of Being Human: Humanities for the 21st Century (6th Edition) The Art of Being Human: The Humanities as a Technique for Living Ninth Edition Richard Paul Janaro and Thelma C. Altshuler There is an Art to Being Human. The Art of Being Human, Ninth Edition, introduces you to the ways in which the humanities can broaden your perspective, help you think creatively and critically, and enhance your life every single day. Praised for its unique topical organization and captivating writing style, this book provides an exceptional balance between coverage of traditional masterpieces and examples from todays global culture. The Art of Being Human, Ninth Edition, will help you move beyond a mere appreciation of the arts and truly embrace the humanities as a technique for living. Why You Need This Book! A new chapter on critical thinking will help you develop the skills you need to understand, evaluate, and appreciate the arts, and to understand the importance of the arts in the context of daily life. Updated examples throughout provide more coverage of contemporary works than any other text available, offering a bridge between the arts of today and the great works of the past. Over 60 new visuals offer images not only of well-known classics, but also of forgotten masterpieces and the work of emerging artists. An extended discussion of architecture ties this important art to the other humanities. And as always, The Art of Being Human includes a wealth of examples by non-Western, minority, and women artistsand demonstrates the worldwide reach and universal appeal of the arts. Visit us at www.pearsonhighered.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Author Bio information is added for eCatalog Offshore QA Testing. AB --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",books;education & reference;ethics;ethics & morality;history & criticism;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;movements & periods;new;philosophy;politics & social sciences;reference;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +9171065407,"Beyond Territory and Scarcity: Exploring Conflicts over Natural Resource Management Quentin Gausset is Lecturer at the Institute of Anthropology in the University of Copenhagen. He defended his PhD on the negotiation of identity in Central Cameroon at the Free University of Brussels. Since then he has worked on AIDS prevention in Zambia, and on the socio-cultural aspects of natural resource management in various interdisciplinary projects in Burkina Faso, Tanzania, southern Africa and Malaysia.Michael Whyte is a Senior Lecturer in the Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen. He has carried out long-term field research in eastern Uganda and western Kenya on issues including kinship, food security, HIV/AIDS and agricultural and economic change. He collaborates with Danish and Ugandan colleagues on the long-term Tororo Community Health project.Torben Birch-Thomsen is Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Geography, University of Copenhagen, from which he also holds a PhD. His field of research is the environmental and socio-economic effects of land-use intensification (in particular in relation to the introduction of new technologies) in farming systems, and more generally the relationship between changing livelihood strategies and natural resource management. He has research experience of disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary fieldwork in Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa and Swaziland.",anthropology;books;business & investing;conservation;globalization;natural resources;nature & ecology;new;politics & government;politics & social sciences;popular economics;science & math;social sciences;specific topics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0231112041,"Desiring Revolution This fascinating book enriches history, women's/gender/sexuality studies, feminist theory, American studies curricula, and the libraries of advanced scholars. Gerhard deserves great credit for her skillful application of contemporary debates toward a creative interpretation of feminist and sexuality history. (Judith A. Allen Journal of American History )Gerhard delves into the history of expert ideas about appropriate reproductive and sexual behavior. Late nineteenth-century women activists, suffragists, and settlement-house workers challenged the idea of separate gendered spheres and showed they could live independently of men... Gerhard does a nice job of showing how the early radical feminists wanted to reconstruct heterosexuality to make it more focused on women's pleasure. (Barbara Ryan NWSA Journal )Gerhard does a wonderful job of analyzing and situating the texts she has selected...This is a story well worth reading, teaching, and expanding. (Deborah Cohler Journal of the History of Sexuality 1/1/2003) Jane Gerhard is lecturer in history and literature at Harvard University.",20th century;behavioral sciences;books;feminist theory;fitness & dieting;gay & lesbian;health;history;modern (16th-21st centuries);politics & social sciences;psychology & counseling;science & math;sexuality;social sciences;women's studies,15 +0134894367,"Introduction to Computer Engineering: Logic Design and the 8086 Microprocessor (Book/Disk) Uses programmable logic devices (PLDs) and the CUPL language as a base for learning digital logic. Offering a new approach to learning digital logic by using programmable logic devices (PLDs) and the CUPL language, this new text presents the fundamentals of digital logic and computer design, and then illustrates them with an examination of 8086 architecture and programming. It covers number systems, digital logic, the 8086 microprocessor, and more. For computer engineers working with digital logic and microprocessors.",books;computer design;computer science;computers & technology;electrical & electronic engineering;electrical & electronics;engineering;hardware;microprocessor design;microprocessors & system design;new;professional & technical;science & math;technology;used & rental textbooks,15 +080208995X,"Weapons of Mass Persuasion: Marketing the War Against Iraq this book is crucial reading for anyone interested in the way the Iraq war was presented to the public. Lies, half-truths, infotainment, and marketing will surely come our way the next time war drums starting pounding again. (Greg Kelly Globe and Mail ) Paul Rutherford is a professor in the Department of History at the University of Toronto.",books;communication & media studies;education & reference;history;history & theory;international & world politics;iraq;iraq war;middle east;military;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;popular culture;social sciences,15 +1593103379,"Grace for the Race: Meditations for Busy Moms ""Dena Dyer's transparency is refreshing. The readings are the perfect length for busy moms to fit into their days."" -- Bookloons.org""Dyer's meditations encourage and help fellow moms, in a light-hearted, yet thoughtful way...with a quirky sense of humor..."" -- Baylor Line magazine""I would recommend this book for any young mom who needs to slow down and contemplate her purpose."" -- ChristianBookPreviews.com With real-life stories and gentle humor, Dyer helps readers understand that God isn't looking for perfection. Instead, He invites mothers to surrender their schedules, emotions, and relationships--and rest securely in Him. Sometimes being a mom can feel like an Olympic event. You vault out of bed in the morning, leap over the hurdles of the day, hustle through the bath-and-bedtime relay, sprint to the finish line--and collapse in a heap on the living room sofa. (Quick, grab that energy bar! And did you make any time for God today?) What you need is a little expert coaching. Dena Dyer delivers it in these forty-five biblically based meditations just for you. She helps you see that God isn't looking for first-place finishers. Instead, He's inviting you to surrender their schedules, emotions and even relationships to Him. He's longing to run with you--and carry you over the hard places. I wanted to write a book that was down-to-earth, honest and yet hopeful about the challenges of motherhood--without preaching to moms or talking down to them. I've long enjoyed and admired the gut-level honesty in books like Anne Lamott's Operating Instructions and Vicky Iovine's tomes on pregnancy and motherhood. I couldn't find much of that kind of realism in the Christian market, at least not at the time I was developing my proposal. (The book started out as essays I wrote a while back for SHINE magazine, as well as devotionals I wrote for my church's website.) While my writing is not as ""edgy"" as Anne Lamott's, I tried to be real about the tough parts of being a mom, as well as the wonderful stuff. It's a great job-- but it's not easy! That's why I point moms to the only Source who can give us unending energy and support: our Heavenly Father. My prayer is that Grace for the Race would help busy moms surrender to God's loving care, and to find victory over the hurdles of guilt, depression, perfectionism, comparison and insecurity. Dena Dyers favorite roles are that of wife to Carey and mom to their boys, Jordan and Jackson. Her other roles include professional actress and singer, womens speaker and author. Dena has written for publication since the age of 12 and has credits in hundreds of magazines such as Womans World, Todays Christian Woman, Writer's Digest, Christian Reader and Discipleship Journal. She has also contributed to several anthologies. When she has free time (yeah, right!), Dena enjoys participating in the womens and music ministries at her church, scrapbooking, watching old movies, and decorating. What Real Love Looks Like Now I know what love is - Virgil My firstborn made my dayno, my decaderecently when we were licking ice cream cones at Sonic with his dad, Carey. (Every so often, we visit the king of drive-in milkshakes and burgers, in our pajamas. It's a quirky family tradition.) Nonchalantly, I asked five year-old Jordan whom he would marry if he could choose right now. Carey rolled his eyes, because he doesn't understand the motherly need for affirmationyea, even worship--from the fruit of our labor. Without hesitation, Jordan said, ""You."" I melted faster than a soft-serve cone in the Texas heat. I know Jordan's hero-worship of me won't last forever. In fact, I knew it on the day we brought him home from the hospital. In a fit of hormonal fluctuation, I lay on the couch with my firstborn on my tummy, crying. ""What's wrong?"" asked Carey. ""He's going to grow up and leave me for another woman,"" I sobbed. Again, Carey rolled his eyes. But you, dear readers, understand. You understand that never in our lives B.K. (before kids) had we experienced such passionate, fervent love for someone. And in the B.K. years, we simply couldn't imagine that their unconditional acceptance would transform us even more than the changes wrought by romantic love. To tell the truth, I was a very late bloomer in the love game. In first grade, my friends and I played catch-'em-kiss-'em in the playground, and the girls won. I kissed a boy named Robbie, and he said ""Yuck."" In eighth grade, a dark-headed Italian freshman I met at summer church camp held my hand after a bus ride. I wrote--he never wrote back. In college, a guy whose name I can't remember asked me out to a freshman dance and then wanted to marry me. It was my turn to say ""yuck."" The next guy I dated dumped me for another girl when I went home for the weekend. And the only serious boyfriend I ever had told me after two years together that he was considering an ""alternative lifestyle."" It wasn't until after college that I met Carey, my soulmate. Many of my friends were already married when we said ""I do."" But I wouldn't trade the wait for anything. Through many ups and downs, God taught me to stop running after false love and from His real love. I learned to bask in the light of God's Son until I felt loved enough to not care whether a human being thought I was good-looking, talented, or smart. I learned (from wise teachers, godly counselors, and hard life experience) to wait for the best instead of settling for average. Frederick Buechner once wrote, ""Life itself is grace."" I believe that love itself is grace, too--the kind of love that says hello with slobbery kisses and gifts of crumpled wildflowers, that asks for one more story---""Tree Pigs, 'gin, Mama""--and hides Cheerios in the sofa when you aren't looking. This kind of love holds the wastebasket under my head all night on Valentine's Day after I've had some bad pasta. This kind of loves perseveres even in the face of competition from our kids, careers, and culture. And this kind of love celebrateswith minimal eye-rolling--small miracles, like pajama-clad declarations of devotion, offered with a pure heart and sticky hands. Notes from the Coach: ""Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."" I Corinthians 13:4-7, NIV ""Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like a blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned."" Song of Songs 8:6-7, NIV",books;christian books & bibles;christian living;devotionals;family relationships;fitness & dieting;health;meditations;mental health;motherhood;parenting & relationships;postpartum depression;religion & spirituality;spirituality;worship & devotion,15 +1568219334,"Music and Kabbalah Text: English, Hebrew (translation) Original Language: Hebrew Rabbi Matityahu Glazerson was born and educated in Israel. He studied at Medrashiat Noam in Pardes Chana, and at various yeshivot, including Kfar Chassidim, Ponievez, and Chevron. Today he is involved in teaching in a Kollel, and lecturing at various institutions, like Neve Yerushalayim, Ma'ayonot Yerushalayim, and Kol B'Rama. He is instrumental in paving a new way toward the instillment of Jewish values. Rabbi Glazerson is the author of many books, including The Secrets of the Haggadah, Music and Kabbalah, and Above the Zodiac.",arts & photography;books;ethnic & international;ethnomusicology;jewish;jewish life;judaism;kabbalah;movements;music;musical genres;orthodox;religion & spirituality;religious & sacred music;sacred writings,15 +0688153119,"An Affair to Remember: The Remarkable Love Story of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy To Andersen's credit, though a Hepburn fan he doesn't whitewash Tracy's drinking binges, his violent outbursts, his verbal abuse, and Hepburn's seemingly masochistic embrace of him. -- Entertainment Weekly 'Love' has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get - only with what you are expecting to give - which is everything. -- Katharine Hepburn Christopher Andersen is the critically acclaimed author of 17 books, which have been translated into more than 20 languages worldwide. A former contributing editor of Time and senior editor of People, Andersen has also written hundreds of articles for a wide range of publications including Life magazine and The New York Times. He lives in Connecticut. Lying on the floor, her head resting on the down pillow she had brought in from her bedroom, Katharine Hepburn pulled the blind back, slid the patio door open a crack, and breathed in the California night air. In the tiny courtyard behind the house she could see the broad leaves of a banana tree casting eerie moonlight shadows.... Stretched out next to her was Lobo, their amiable German shepherd-coyote mix with the floppy left ear and half-missing tail. Kate could hear Spencer Tracy breathing steadily now, deeply. Cautiously raising her head from the floor, she looked over to see Spencer on his bed, the covers pulled up to his neck. His eyes were closed, and the great barrel chest rose and fell in a steady rhythm. Despite the powerful sedative prescribed by his doctor, Spencer could not keep his agile, tortured mind from racing; it had always been so hard for him to surrender to sleep. So there they lay talking night after night - he propped up in the narrow bed positioned just a step or two from the bathroom, she lying on a thick, brightly colored quilt spread out on the hardwood floor. For the 90th birthday of Katharine Hepburn, Andersen tells of the ""enchanted"" life of Hepburn and Tracy, going beneath what the public saw to reveal their love, troubles and careers in Hollywood and on the stage. Their story is told from Hepburn's perspective, and Sandra Burr is the perfect reader. Her soft voice brings Katharine Hepburn to life and emphasizes the caring, dependent nature of the couple's life together. An Affair to Remember is primarily narrative, with minimal dialogue read in tones that subtly differentiate the characters. M.B.K. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",( h );a-z;actors & actresses;arts & literature;biographies;biographies & memoirs;books;entertainers;hepburn;historical;humor & entertainment;katherine;movies;people;united states,15 +9810243383,"Construction Technology for Tall Buildings ""This is a very useful book for the building professionals introducing construction technology for tall buildings."" -- Hong Kong Polytechnic University",architecture;books;buildings;civil;civil engineering;crafts;design & construction;engineering;hobbies & home;home decorating & design;home improvement & design;humanities;new;professional & technical;used & rental textbooks,15 +1416913572,"Do I Look Fat in This?: Life Doesn't Begin Five Pounds from Now Motivational speaker Weiner (A Very Hungry Girl) recovered from an eating disorder and has coined the term ""Actionist"" to describe what she doesmotivating and inspiring people to take action in their everyday lives. This volume reads like a manual, helping young women to decode what Weiner calls ""the Language of Fat."" She writes perceptively about how girls and women bond over expressions of self-loathing for their bodies (""I noticed just how hard it was to stay intimate with my girlfriends if I wasn't body-loathing beside them"") and argues that the simple words ""I feel fat!"" mask an internal world of insecurity and pain. While the book is full of advice, tools for change and action steps toward healthy self-acceptance, it's also clumsily written, studded with clichd subheadings and random upbeat quotes. However, Weiner's style could work well for young women ages 15 to 25, who have barely begun to question the negative messages being hurled at them by their families, boyfriends, the media and other womenand who believe, as some have said to Weiner, that their lives won't begin until they are thin. (Feb.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. ""funny and insightful! this book will change the way you feel about your body!"" -- Susan Schultz, editor in chief, CosmoGIRL! magazine --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Jessica Weiner is the author of A Very Hungry Girl. She's also a self-described Actionist, reaching audiences nationwide through her groundbreaking and empowering work as a speaker and a performer.Jessica is copresident of No. 11 Media, a production company aimed at creating meaningful media with realistic images. She has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, MTV, The View, Good Morning America, and countless other media outlets.Please visit www.jessicaweiner.com. Chapter One: Decoding the Language of FatF-A-TWho would have ever thought that three little letters could cause such fear, anxiety, and pain in someone's life? I don't know one person who is not affected by those three letters. I don't know one woman who has never had a thought about how much she weighs or whether she is, or is getting, fat. Unless you're from a faraway planet called Self- Love, you grew up in a world where women are still valued, honored, rewarded, validated, and appreciated based on the size and shape of their bodies. You can have the best parents, the most prestigious education, the most loving partners, the greatest friends, and you, my love, will still be susceptible to equating your worth as a woman to your dress size. And this isn't a new realization. We have always loved and hated women based on their beauty and their physical stature, and we have always loved and hated ourselves based on how easily (or not) we have lived up to these standards of womanhood. Waiting to Be SkinnyI recently met a brilliant young woman at an Ivy League conference on women's issues. She had just graduated magna cum laude from her school, but she confided that she couldn't remember a damn day of her college experience. ""Why?"" I asked, utterly shocked at this statement. ""Because,"" she said, ""I have been waiting till I was skinny to enjoy my life. And it hasn't happened yet, so while I just finished my education at one of the country's most prestigious schools, I can't remember anything about it because I was too busy dieting, hating my body, and waiting to be skinny."" Are you waiting to be skinnier, thinner, more toned, more tanned, better dressed, more lovable, sexier, nicer, smarter, funnier, or wealthier before you really begin your life? Millions of us are. And it's a complete waste of time. Body obsession and the quest for perfection are destroying our lives, and we are willing partners in this destruction.F-A-T = Feelings. Action. Thoughts.That is how I've translated the word ""fat."" Feelings, action, thoughts. It reminds me that we are just speaking two different languages. The Language of Fat is the overall title for a general sense of uneasiness and dissatisfaction in our lives. We are not fulfilled in our jobs, relationships, friendships, or self-esteem, so we focus on the external -- because that seems more within our realm of control and influence. We have to think about what's going on inside, too. Take This Quiz How many times today have you thought about what you ate or want to eat? How many times have you used the word ""fat"" in a sentence? How many times have you thought about the word ""fat,"" whether about yourself or someone else? How many times today have you dreamed of a life that would happen five pounds from now? (When you finally get thin. Or when you get a new husband or boyfriend. Or when you have the perfect job. Perfect friends. Perfect family.) How many times today did you let the Language of Fat seep into your experience? Odds are that if you were able to answer any of the questions above, you are speaking the Language of Fat and may not even know it. The Language of FatYour health, wealth, family, relationships, and career are all affected by the Language of Fat and how you speak about your body. It seeps into other areas of your life because body image is about your self-image and about how you imagine your life should be. The Language of Fat is about more than the word ""fat."" It is about more than just the fear of becoming fat. It is the nagging, brutal voice in your head that says your life isn't worth living until you look a certain way. Remember, your life is worth more than the number of calories you eat during the day. Or the number of times you run around the track. You should design the life you desire. And before you can do that, you have to look at what's been holding you back, informing your decisions and opinions. No one is immune to the power of this language. And it will take a collective effort from people willing to take action in their everyday lives to shift this language, to decode it, deconstruct it, and put a new language in its place. That's what we'll try to do together in this book. What Happened to PennyThe word ""fat"" became a weapon to me when I was in grade school. It was the word girls used to wound one another. And it was the worst reason for rejection from a guy. It was the ultimate and most decimating cut-down. Nobody wanted to be called fat. Not the kids who really were or the girls who never would be. ""Fat"" could mean a lot of things. Undesirable, messy, ugly, out of control, stupid, lazy, unpopular. Once you were called fat, it stuck with you like gum on your shoe; you might be able to get the majority of it off, but there would always be a trace of the sticky stuff there. For girls it meant complete girl failure. I remember seeing a gaggle of prepubescent girls circle a new student named Penny, who had just blown us all out of the water with her perfect score on a spelling test. She was smart and she knew it -- a deadly combination for those of us already hating ourselves at an early age. Girls with poor self-esteem can smell confidence like dogs smell fear, and then the mission is clear: Do your best to destroy the girl in the group who actually likes herself. And so they formed a circle around Penny one day after gym class and unleashed upon her the most devastating of offenses: ""Penny is so...fat."" It was simple, and it did the trick. Penny became pegged as the girl with a weight problem. The girl who was smart but fat. The only time Penny had the chance to reverse her girl curse of being fat came when she had stayed home from school for a week because she had mono. When she returned, she had lost a lot of weight. There was no way anyone could call Penny fat without looking really lame. Penny relished her new post-sickness body for a few days, but soon she began to return to her normal self. And then the teasing resumed. Because, in the hierarchy of the preteen world, once a group finds its ""fat victim,"" it sticks with him or her until all torment and torture are complete. The crazy thing about this story is that I can't even tell you if Penny actually had a weight problem. Not that it really matters, anyway. But I don't remember what Penny looked like; she was just the smart new girl in class who got a perfect score on her spelling test. However, as soon as the fat blanket was thrown on her, all I remember is her embarrassment at becoming a social pariah. Forty percent of elementary school girls are on a diet. Thou Shalt Not Be a Fat Woman...Ever!How old were you when you first heard the word ""fat""? When did it become the very thing you designed your life around not becoming? We are socialized early on to understand that girls should want to be slim and pretty, not fat and ugly. Seems logical, right? Who in her right mind wants to be fat and ugly? But what is missing in these descriptions are the millions of other things we can be in our lives. Let's get smart about this. The Language of Fat is not really just about the word ""fat."" It starts with this word, the most emotionally recognizable word for women in this country, and it spreads into other words, into a deeper and sometimes more subtle language that can keep us from ever knowing we are speaking it. The girls who torment other girls probably don't even realize they've been fed a steady diet of body-loathing terms in their young years on this earth. Before we understand the meaning of a word, the energy associated with the response it brings has an impact on us. The girls know that the word ""fat"" is just something no girl wants to be. They've probably heard their mothers say it, perhaps when getting dressed or preparing dinner. Maybe they've heard their mothers ask their fathers or stepfathers, ""Honey, do I look fat in this?"" No matter how, they learned it. They mimicked it. Now they use it and they watch it get them results. They may continue to speak the Language of Fat every day and may spend their lives poking, prodding, and praying never ever to become fat themselves. Remember, the fear of being fat isn't only relegated to women with preexisting weight problems. The notion of not becoming fat occupies a lot of time and space for women of all shapes and sizes. Becoming fat is a realistic fear for women, one that controls entire lives and millions of daily activities. This is not uncommon; all women have some sort of fear about this issue. It's almost like it's one of the Ten Commandments, or a federal law.It's a Bonding ThingMost likely, no one's ever told you that you don't have to speak the Language of Fat. Women bond with this language, and through the bonding we send the message that this kind of thought process and obsession is normal. We are normalizing body hatred in this country by continuing to speak the Language of Fat. The fear of becoming fat may be irrational, but it causes you much stress in your life -- and the lives of those around you -- because you continue to speak the Language of Fat. What does being ""fat"" mean to you? What does it mean in your relationships? In your career? In your family? What would happen to you if people perceived you as fat? Decoding the Language of Fat is not rocket science. It is about listening -- to yourself and to others -- and asking deeper questions. The notion of ""fat"" means different things to different people. ""Fat"" can be a catchall phrase for many other emotions. It's much easier going through the world as a woman saying, ""Ooh, I don't want to be fat,"" rather than, ""I am frightened of being unloved or abandoned."" Hearing the first of those statements, we all nod our heads in knowing approval, but at the second statement we run in the other direction -- because the poignant fe... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",addiction & recovery;books;diets & weight loss;drug dependency;eating disorders;education & reference;fitness & dieting;health;personal transformation;politics & social sciences;psychology & counseling;self-esteem;self-help;weight loss;women's studies,15 +0670859052,"Fanny Trollope: The Life and Adventures of a Clever Woman Fanny Trollope, mother of famed Victorian novelist Anthony Trollope, was famous in her own right for her snobby travel books like Domestic Manners of the Americans and nearly three dozen novels hastily written to feed her family. Pamela Neville-Sington, editor of the Penguin Classics edition of Fanny's Domestic Manners, gives away her take on this richly amusing life in her book's subtitle, The Life and Adventures of a Clever Woman. As with a Defoe heroine, Moll Flanders, or the like, Fanny Trollope's rollicking sense of fun, witty tongue, and feel for Victorian comedy--sometimes verging on the grotesque--is preserved in this book. Referring to one of her own books as ""six hundred pages of griffonage""--or careless, illegible handwriting--Fanny's own life was a different matter. She made arch observations when her brother insisted on eating soup for dinner against a doctor's orders and died as a result, and she herself wrote into her will that one of her veins was to be opened after death, and if she didn't react, it would prove that she was indeed dead. Contemporaries may have scorned her--Thackeray, although he read her books, said that she should stick to making puddings--and her own son Anthony disliked what she wrote, but as Neville-Sington aptly points out, he might have referring to Mom when he wrote of one character in a novel: ""I do not know that she was at all points a lady, but had Fate willed it she would have been a thorough gentleman."" A fun read and perfect gift item for admirers of British literary Victoriana. --Benjamin Ivry When the name Trollope is mentioned today, it is generally understood to refer to the Victorian novelist Anthony (or, occasionally, to his contemporary descendant, Joanna). Even though her books (35 novels and six travel books) are now virtually unread, Anthony's mother, Fanny (1779-1863), was a successful writer well before her son was ever published. By Neville-Sington's account, Fanny Milton, the daughter of a Hampshire rector, would have been an ideal Austen heroine: she read copiously and deeply, in several languages, and learned how to make her own way within society. Moving to London in her early 20s, she married Thomas Anthony Trollope, a lawyer by whom she had six children. But in 1827, the death of one son, her husband's financial bungling and his increasing severity led her to take the then extraordinary step of leaving her husband (and young Anthony) for America. Although she failed to find her fortune there, when she returned at age 53, she launched her writing career with her scathing observations of American life, Domestic Manners of the Americans (1832), and a darkly comic first novel, The Refugee in America (1832). From then on, she was amazingly prolific; if her books were not critically acclaimed, they were popular and profitable. Ironically, of all her children, it was Anthony with whom Fanny spent the least time. and the eclipse of her literary reputation owed much to her son's repudiation in his autobiography. Quoting liberally from Fanny's books, letters and other sources, Neville-Sington's deft, lively and often wryly humorous biography captures all the color of Fanny's adventures and her exuberant determination to make something of her life. (Nov.) FYI: A member of the Trollope Society, Neville-Sington is the editor of the recently published Penguin Classics edition of Domestic Manners of the Americans.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. Fanny Trollope (1780-1863), mother of author Anthony Trollope and a contemporary of Jane Austen, was in her time a popular novelist and travel writer with over 40 books to her credit. Early on, she was thought of as too learned; although her family struggled with debt, she was blessed with boundless energy, enthusiasm, and self-reliance. She was also known to act extravagantly and even impetuously. A disastrous trip to America to work in a utopian community formed to educate slaves for emancipation spurred Fanny's first successful book. Later, she serialized her novels to a wide readership. Neville-Sington, editor of Fanny Trollope's Domestic Manner of the Americans (Penguin, 1997), cites countless examples from Trollope's works, indicating how freely Fanny wrote from her own experience as a wife, mother, traveler, and, of course, clever woman. Recommended for large public libraries.?Robert Kelly, Fort Wayne Community Schs., INCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. Lovers of Anthony Trollope, after reading this biography of his indefatigable mother, will no longer wonder where he found the energy to write more than 50 books. Born in 1779 and raised in Jane Austen's millieu, the clever and sociable Frances Milton was a late bloomer (like her son). She was almost 30 when she married barrister Thomas Anthony Trollope. The marriage was not happy, and in an effort to improve the family's financial prospects, Fanny traveled to America with two of her children in 1827. Her sojourn was a disaster from an economic point of view, but it provided her with material for her first and best-known book, Domestic Manners of the Americans, published in 1832. The book was a huge success, but Fanny's celebrity provided no relief from money troubles until Thomas Anthony's death. She went on to write more than 40 books. Relying heavily on passages from both mother's and son's works to provide insight into her subject's life, Neville-Sington has produced a highly readable biography. Mary Ellen Quinn The title may smack of an Erica Jong novel, but this is a biography of the courageous and tender woman best remembered as mother of 19th-century novelist Anthony Trollope. Fanny Trollope herself was a bestselling author of six travel books and 35 novels. She was a contemporary of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Robert and Elizabeth Browning, among others. She wrote for money, according to Neville-Sington, because her husband's failing efforts at law and agriculture cast her as the breadwinner of the family. Born in 1779, Fanny didnt marry until she was 29; she had six children within the next nine years. When her son Arthur and her father died within months of each other, and her marriage began unraveling from the impact of her husband's erratic and angry moods, Fanny packed up three children and set off for America, where she experimented with a series of businesses, including a wax works. Returning to England, she wrote a book about her experiences (Domestic Manners of the Americans, for a recent edition of which Neville- Sington has written an introduction), her first bestseller. For the next decade, she struggled against debt and more tragedy: a son, her husband, and her younger daughter died in rapid succession. Still, she continued to turn out increasingly popular novels and travel books, waking before dawn to write. Her fiction included both novels of manners and attacks against social ills (slavery, child labor). Critics considered her sharp and funny (her vulgarity is sublime, wrote one). Sons Tom and Anthony both became writers, with Anthony, of course, surpassing his mother in reputation. Fanny died in Italy at 84, her last book published only a few years earlier. The author borrows heavily from both Fanny and Anthony's novels to flesh out the contours of their lives. Fanny's humor, warmth, and adventurous spirit are evident in all her writing, be it fiction or a thank-you note. (illustrations and photos, not seen) -- Copyright 1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.",19th century;arts & literature;authors;biographies & memoirs;books;british;historical;history;leaders & notable people;literature & fiction;memoirs;modern (16th-21st centuries);political;specific groups;women,15 +0271019670,"The Bathhouse at Midnight: An Historical Survey of Magic and Divination in Russia (Magic in History Series) A work of encyclopedic proportions, The Bathhouse at Midnight is sure to be the standard reference on Russian magic for years to come. For being essentially a catalogue, the book reads very smoothly. . . . Thus, this book can be read from cover to cover or, with the detailed table of contents and the index, it can be used to look up a particular phenomenon or beliefs. It will make a fine textbook, and for mature scholars, this is not only a valuable reference tool, but piece of scholarship very much worth emulating. --Natalie Kononenko, Russian ReviewWilliam Ryan's ambitious volume attempts a comprehensive survey of manifestations of magic throughout Russian history. . . . The result is a veritable encyclopedia of magical phenomena and beliefs, drawn from an extensive range of sources, but particularly from medieval texts and ethnographic data collected in the nineteenth century. . . . Ryan's book is a tour de force. It is likely to remain the fundamental reference work on magic in Russia for generations to come. --Eve Levin, Slavic ReviewThe Bathhouse at Midnight is an excellent study and source book of Russian supernatural and magical beliefs that should be read by anyone working with Russian supernatural belief, with the comparative study of belief whether Slavic, European, or Indo-European or with Christian folk religion --David E. Gay, Journal of Folklore Research W. F. Ryan is academic librarian of the Warburg Institute at the University of London, School of Advanced Studies. He has published widely on the subject of magic in Russia and is co-author of the Penguin Russian Dictionary (1995) and co-editor of numerous scholarly books, including Anglo-Russian Relations in the Age of Peter the Great (1998).",books;christian books & bibles;christianity;church history;europe;history;humanities;new;occult;religion & spirituality;religious;religious studies;russia;used & rental textbooks;world,15 +013556218X,"The Prentice-Hall Encyclopedia of World Proverbs: A Treasury of Wit and Wisdom Through the Ages This is the largest available one-volume international collection strictly devoted to proverbs. Some of its entries have been translated for this volume and others were gleaned from various collections. The book's usefulness is limited, however, by its weak indexing scheme. Key word access is provided for only one word per proverb (""better beg than steal"" is under ""beg"" but no access to it can be found under ""steal""). The subarrangement is alphabetical by the first word of the proverb (including the articles ""a"" and ""the"") rather than by a thematic or key word scheme. No subject or classed index is provided, and the source for the proverb is not identified. Reference librarians cherish books of quotations, though, so they may well want this one too. Peter Dollard, Alma Coll. Lib., Mich.Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",books;business;business & investing;education & reference;encyclopedias;folklore & mythology;language & grammar;literature & fiction;mythology;mythology & folk tales;mythology & folklore;politics & social sciences;public speaking;social sciences;words,15 +B000P2XHS0,"Shakespeare After Theory This volume deserves to be placed at the forefront of some of the most promising developments in today's Shakespeare scholarship and criticism.Modern Language QuarterlyKastan's study provides welcome new direction for Shakespearean study at a time when scholarly discussions have begun to stagnate.this timely study should offer new and stimulating directions for what my well be the next phase of Shakespearean scholarship.Sixteenth-Century Journal... most readers will be grateful for his salutary insistence on and contributions to historical particularity, as well as his judicious criticism of totalizing methods.Renaissance QuarterlyKastan's ability to frame theoretical issues memorably is, in fact, a distinguishing mark of Shakespeare After Theory.Journal of English and Germanic PhilologyKastan's book demonstrates wide reading in history as well as literature, much of it current and carefully documented. Recommended to upper-division undergraduates through faculty for the clarity of its presentation and the breadth of its scholarship.. Choice , June 2000 David Scott Kastan is Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. Among his publications are Shakespeare and the Shapes of Time, Staging the Renaissance (ed. with Peter Stallybrass), Critical Essays on Shakespeare's Hamlet, and The New History of Early English Drama (ed. with John Cox). He is also a general editor of the Arden Shakespeare.",16th century;17th century;books;british;criticism & theory;history;history & criticism;kindle ebooks;kindle store;literary criticism & theory;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);movements & periods;shakespeare;world literature,15 +0815715021,"The Idea of Pakistan ""Finally, there is a single book that provides a solid, comprehensive introduction to Pakistan. Informative and insightful. . ."" -- Marvin G. Weinbaum, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois, and former Pakistan analyst at the U.S. Department of State""THE IDEA OF PAKISTAN is an intellectual tour de force, a gripping and informative tale. . ."" -- Dennis Kux, Senior Policy Scholar, Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars""This is a thorough, balanced, intelligent assessment of Pakistan's crucially important struggle to find stability and successful modern identity."" -- Steve Coll, author of Ghost Wars""[M]uch of this book is a rock-solid, dependable history of Pakistan."" -- Owen Bennett Jones, Washington Post Book World, February 6, 2005 Stephen Philip Cohen is a senior fellow in the Foreign Policy Studies program at the Brookings Institution. He is the author of classic books on India's and Pakistan's armies and the widely praised India: Emerging Power (Brookings, 2001). He was a member of the Policy Planning Staff of the U.S. Department of State and before joining Brookings was a faculty member at the University of Illinois.",asia;asian;books;education & reference;history;india;international & world politics;national & international security;pakistan;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;reference;sociology;specific topics,15 +0521813026,"The Cambridge Companion to Homer (Cambridge Companions to Literature) ""This fine installment in the ""Cambridge Companions to Literature"" series comprises 22 terse, original essays by recognized scholars and critics. The essays range over five areas of special concern in modern Homeric studies. Highly recommended."" CHOICE May 2005""Advanced readers of Homer will find much to interest them in these pages: the individual essays make stimulating points for those who already know a lot about Homer."" - Deborah Beck, Swarthmore College Ever since antiquity the two Homeric poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, have been considered to be masterpieces, and their influence on subsequent Greek and Western literature has been immeasurable. In this volume an international team of experts discusses the poems, their background and composition, and, most originally, their subsequent reception down to the present day. Each chapter communicates the best of contemporary scholarship and offer new critical insights of its own, and closes with a guide to further reading on the topic. Robert Fowler is Henry Overton Wills Professor of Greek, University of Bristol. He is the author of The Nature of the Early Greek Lyric (University of Toronto Press, 1987). He has also edited Early Greek Mythology Vol 1 (Oxford University Press, 2001).",ancient & classical literature;books;classics;education & reference;epic;greek;history & criticism;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;medieval;movements & periods;new;poetry;used & rental textbooks,15 +0809320118,"The Jewish Wars: Reflections by One of the Belligerents ""Unfortunate is the time that needs a Zola; fortunate is the time that has its Zola. In a period characterized by extraordinary ideological shifts and by internationally pervasive deformations of history, and in the very hour when calumny has taken on a certain respectability, Edward Alexanders Jaccuse arrives to insist on common decency, and to sweep away the rot. Here is our Zola, a biting and gloriously intolerant thinker who is neither patient nor gentle with the shady, the shabby, and the sham.""Cynthia Ozick, commenting on Edward Alexanders The Holocaust and theWar ofideas Edward Alexander, a professor of English at the University of Washington in Seattle, is a literary critic and political polemicist whose books range from Matthew Arnold and John Stuart Mill and Isaac Bashevis Singer to The Jewish Idea and Its Enemies and The Holocaust and the War of Ideas.",books;commentary & opinion;history;international & world politics;israel;jewish;judaism;middle east;middle eastern;politics & government;politics & social sciences;religious;social sciences;specific topics;world,15 +1555838219,"Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT-S is Founding Director of The Sexual Recovery Institute (SRI), Los Angeles and Director of Intimacy and Sexual Disorders Services for Elements Behavioral Health at: The Ranch in Nunnelly Tennessee, The Recovery Place in Florida and Promises Treatment Centers / The Sexual Recovery Institute in California. A UCLA MSW graduate and licensed social worker, Mr. Weiss is a multi-year trainee and colleague of Dr. Patrick Carnes. In addition to writing Cruise Control, Mr. Weiss has co-authored both Untangling the Web and Cybersex Exposed with Dr. Jennifer Schneider, along with numerous peer reviewed articles and edited journals. A media expert to CNN, 20/20, The Oprah Winfrey Network, Anderson Cooper, The New York Times, The Times of London, Time, Newsweek and the Today Show among many others, Mr. Weiss also had provided sexual addiction treatment training and clinical program development for the US military, the National Institutes of Health and major multi-addiction treatment centers in the United States, Europe and Asia.",abuse;addiction & recovery;behavioral sciences;books;fitness & dieting;gay & lesbian;health;nonfiction;politics & social sciences;science & math;self-help;sexual;social sciences;specific demographics;substance abuse,15 +0415014891,"Between Feminism and Psychoanalysis ."" . . well-edited, carefully-focused collection of fourteen essays by such well-known theorists as Jane Gallop, Alice Jardine, and Luce Irigaray. . ..""-""Religious Studies Review, October 1990 ."" . . ""Feminism and Psychoanalysis [is] on the cutting edge of contemporary feminist theoretical and critical thought.""-""American Quarterly, 9/91 ""there is no doubt that [the book] is an important collection: all of the contributors are unusually well-published and well-known.""-""Newsletter of the Freudian Field, 8/91",books;criticism & theory;feminist theory;history & criticism;literature & fiction;medical books;new;politics & social sciences;psychoanalysis;psychology;psychotherapy;social sciences;ta & nlp;used & rental textbooks;women's studies,15 +0300071396,"An Oak Spring Flora: Flower Illustration from the Fifteenth Century to the Present Time- A Selection of the Rare Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art in the Collection of Rachel Lambert Mellon (Vol 3) Oak Spring Garden Library comprises Rachel Lambert Mellon's celebrated collection of rare books, manuscripts, works of art, and related artifacts concerning gardens, gardening, landscape design, horticulture, and botany. Conserved at Upperville, Virginia, in a striking library designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes in consultation with Rachel Mellon, the collection is both a unique historical archive and a day-to-day working resource. Among Rachel Mellon's own contributions to the art of garden design are the Rose Garden and Jacqueline Kennedy Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C. Her honors include the Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, the Royal Horticultural Society's Veitch Gold Medal, and the American Horticultural Society Landscape Design Award, and recently she has been recognized for her assistance during the restoration of the Potager du Roi at Versailles. The cloth-bound catalogues that describe the holdings of the Oak Spring Garden Library are printed on acid-free paper and are designed, printed, and bound to the highest standards. Each volume is richly illustrated with duotone and color images. An Oak Spring Sylva: A Selection of the Rare Books on Trees (1989) An Oak Spring Pomona: A Selection of the Rare Books on Fruit (1990) An Oak Spring Flora: Flower Illustration from the Fifteenth Century to the Present Time (1997) An Oak Spring Hortus: Garden Design in the West since the Renaissance (forthcoming) An Oak Spring Flora Mundi: Regional Floras and Travels (forthcoming) An Oak Spring Herbaria: Herbs and Herbals in Western Culture (forthcoming) Lucia Tongiorgi Tomasi is a professor of art history at the University of Siena. She has published widely on the history of art, botanical illustration, and garden design, and has also curated a number of exhibitions on those and related subjects. A member of the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno in Florence, she currently serves on the Senior Fellows' Committee for Studies in Landscape Architecture at Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C.",arts & photography;biological sciences;books;catalogs & exhibitions;collections;commercial;drawing;education & reference;flowers;graphic design;illuminations;illustration;other media;plants;science & math,15 +0534952070,"Computer Science: A Structured Programming Approach Using C++ Behrouz A. Forouzan has more than 32 years of electronics and computer science experience in industry and academia. His industry experience includes designing electronic systems. After leaving the industry, he joined De Anza College as a professor of computer science. In addition to this text, he has authored and co-authored nine other textbooks including: Computer Science: A Structured Approach Using C, Computer Science: A Structured Approach Using C++, and Data Structures: A Pseudocode Approach with C++.Richard F. Gilberg has more than 40 years of computer science experience in industry and academia. His industrial experience includes the development of large application systems, database administration, system testing, and data administration. After leaving the industry, he joined De Anza College as a professor of computer science. In addition to this text, he has also co-authored several others including Computer Science: A Structured Approach Using C, Computer Science: A Structured Approach Using C++, and Data Structures: A Pseudocode Approach with C++. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",books;c & c++ windows programming;computer science;computers & technology;development;education & reference;languages & tools;microsoft;new;programming;programming languages;software design;structured design;testing & engineering;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521586062,"Sam Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch (Cambridge Film Handbooks) Sam Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch is one of the most influential films in American cinema. The intensity of its violence was unprecedented, while the director's use of multiple cameras, montage editing, and slow motion quickly became the normative style for rendering screen violence. This volume includes freshly-commissioned essays by several leading scholars of Peckinpah's work. Examining the film's production history from script to screen, its rich and ambivalent vision of American society, and its relationship to the Western genre, among other topics, it provides a definitive reinterpretation of an enduring film classic.",books;communication & journalism;communication & media studies;direction & production;film & television;history & criticism;humanities;humor & entertainment;media studies;movies;new;performing arts;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0312312873,"Spin Sisters: How the Women of the Media Sell Unhappiness --- and Liberalism --- to the Women of America ""The story that began as an exciting movement for equal rights and morphed into a wonderful celebration of opportunity today has become a depressing, discouraging gains-means-pain tale of woe sold to women readers as the grim new reality of their lives,"" writes Blyth, editor-in-chief of Ladies' Home Journal from 1981 to 2002 and former publishing director of More, in this juicy insider's look into the $7-billion-a-year industry of women's magazines. These glossy rags, she says, peddle the message that women are the unhappy victims of a stress-filled world: they are too fat and too wrinkled, prone to disease, and overworked by their jobs and families. And, according to Blythe in this mea culpa, all the fear-mongering is underlined by the subtle, liberal message that more government will alleviate women's problems. The media divas who run what she calls this ""Girls' club,"" from Harper's Bazaar editor Glenda Bailey to Katie Couric, are out of touch with middle-class American women, Blyth charges: they command the print and broadcast worlds from their sleek Manhattan offices, pay indulgently for an army of domestic help at home and, even worse, vote overwhelmingly Democratic. If her conclusion is a stretch and her critique of colleagues often catty and vituperative, many of Blyth's jabs at women's media seem to have merit. She challenges what she sees as the assumption by much of the media that all women think alike and are interested only in diet, fashion, sex appeal or stress relief. Whether this superficial content is the fault of liberals or conservatives""or whether it's the market simply feeding demand""remains less clear. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Blyth admits that, as editor in chief of Ladies' Home Journal, she helped create ""the negative message of victimization and unhappiness that bombards women,"" complete with attention-grabbing headlines about weight problems or sexual dysfunction. But she is not taking the blame by herself: ""I am certain that there is a liberal tilt in the media aimed especially at women""; that tilt, Blyth argues, helps make modern women unhappy. She explains that women's magazines (and TV) have a vested interest in female discontent because an unhappy woman is more likely to spend a few bucks in search of a panacea for her psychological, sexual, or physical ills. Further, Blyth bashes the Left on grounds that the Spin Sisters (her name for the female media elite) need women to think of themselves as victims if they are going to look for help from a liberal government. Blyth may not convince many liberals to change their politics, but she is an engaging writer, and she effectively makes the case that for many women--thanks to more education, better health, and independence--this is the best of times. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved ""Should be required reading for all the women in this country who've grown tired of not thinking for themselves.""- The Washington Times""Blyth shines an unsparing spotlight on the elite media -- and offers a timely warning to not believe the hype.""- Monica Crowley, WABC Radio""an expose that will certainly wipe those big smiles of the faces of Katie, Diane, [and] Barbara. ""- Bernard Goldberg , bestselling author of Bias""an expose that will certainly wipe those big smiles of the faces of Katie, Diane, [and] Barbara. "" (Bernard Goldberg , bestselling author of Bias)""Blyth shines an unsparing spotlight on the elite media -- and offers a timely warning to not believe the hype."" (Monica Crowley, WABC Radio)""Should be required reading for all the women in this country who've grown tired of not thinking for themselves."" (The Washington Times) The Provocative New York Times Bestseller""[A]n expos that will almost certainly wipe those big smiles off the faces of Katie, Diane, Barbara, and a few other important divas in the world of big-time journalism.""---Bernard Goldberg, author of Bias Spin Sisters tell you what to think, and how you feel. They tell today`s women that they are frazzled, frumpy, and fearful and that their lives are too tough for them to handle.Spin Sisters are the women at the top of the media heap, the Girls` Club who lunch, party, and weekend together, support the same left-of-center causes, and think alike.Spin Sisters present their favorite celebrities` liberal messages with a halo of approval even though you may not share those liberal attitudes or values.Spin Sisters think all women should agree with them because they are sure they know what`s good for you---even better than you may know yourself!""Ann Coulter fans: This one is for you.""---Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Myrna Blyth was the editor-in-chief of Ladies' Home Journal from 1981 to 2002 and also in charge of the business side of the magazine for more than a dozen years. She was also founding editor-in-chief and publishing director of MORE magazine. She has won numerous awards as an editor and magazine executive, including the Magazine Publisher Association's Henry Johnson Fisher Award and the Publishing Executive of the Year Award from Advertising Age. Before joining Ladies' Home Journal, Blyth was the executive editor of Family Circle. She's married, has two sons and lives in New York City. Chapter One Spin, Sisters, Spin Remember way back when Rosie O'Donnell was the ""Queen of Nice,"" when her syndicated talk show was almost as popular as Oprah's? For an hour every weekday, she seemed like such a cheery girlfriend, always so good-humored and smiling. Why, we were even supposed to believe that Rosie-such a cut-up-really, really, really had a crush on Tom Cruise. That was all before a German publishing conglomerate turned McCall's, America's oldest women's magazine, into Rosie, a publication that was supposed to appeal to millions of readers who were allegedly just like Rosie, described by the magazine as a young working mother interested in kids, cooking, and crafts. Were they kidding? How many lesbian moms with multimillion-dollar bank balances, bodyguards for their kids, and a political point of view to the left of Madonna's live on your block? Calling Rosie typical is like saying Princess Di was just a single mom trying to juggle two kids, keep a wardrobe up-to-date, and still find time for volunteer work. Now, anyone who actually knew Rosie and admired her gift for comedy might have called her talented and very funny but, quite frankly, never nice. I suppose it's possible to find something phonier than Rosie's relentlessly upbeat on-camera persona-Pamela Anderson's chest comes to mind-but it's not easy. Still, that didn't stop the media from gushing over Rosie's daily doses of hearty good nature. And pretending that she, in her uniform of dark man-tailored suits, was maybe just a wee bit tomboyish. In cover stories in a battery of women's magazines including Redbook, Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping and, I admit it, Ladies' Home Journal, her ""niceness"" was hailed, and Rosie was extolled as a talented comedienne, a good mother, and a generous philanthropist, some of which may be true. But nobody ever mentioned she was also hell on wheels. I was part of the spin. As the Journal editor, I had the job of organizing several cover stories on Rosie, including photo shoots. It was never pleasant. Rosie did not like to have her picture taken. Rosie did not like to tell anyone her correct clothing size. So when she arrived at the studio where the magazine's cover was to be shot, the dozens of outfits hanging on the rack waiting there for her didn't fit. Already angry when she walked in, that made Rosie even madder. Rosie also didn't like the photographer who was taking her picture. And she didn't like the makeup artist or the hair stylist or the fashion consultant, all of whom had been hired at great expense to make her look as attractive as possible. Rosie didn't even like to smile. But you'd never know it to see the final cover with Rosie beaming from the newsstands like your new best friend with a bright and peppy cover blurb to cap off the charade. That was part of the spin, too. Once I gave a luncheon for Rosie. It seemed like a good idea at the time. To get her to be the guest of honor, the magazine contributed a large sum in her name to one of her favorite charities. This, by the way, happens all the time. It's the way celebrities hit up publications to give to the star's pet philanthropic projects. Our luncheon for a couple of hundred guests at the Rainbow Room, on the top of Rockefeller Center, was held during the first year of Rosie's talk show, when she was very popular. Many of the guests were fans and were eager to get close to her. They assumed Rosie in person was like the Rosie she played on TV. But Rosie, looking bored and sulky, was having none of it. She sat glumly on a raised dais with Libby Pataki, the pleasant, down-to-earth wife of the governor of New York, and me. When a perfectly polite woman came up and asked for an autograph, the Queen of Nice harrumphed that she didn't give them. Libby Pataki murmured something noncommittal like ""Oh, that's interesting."" Rosie looked annoyed. When she finally got up to speak, she turned and snidely said, ""Listen, Lib, you don't like that I don't give autographs? Well, I only give them to kids. To anyone older than that, I say, you want my autograph? Get a fuggin' life."" Rude and crude. But Rosie was the star of the moment. Everyone laughed and applauded, thrilled that Rosie had shared with us the nasty way she brushed off her fans. This wasn't a crowd who would ever challenge a celebrity's inappropriate behavior, much less take on the hottest ticket in town. ""That Rosie, she's so outrageous. Isn't she great?"" they chattered, reaffirming each other's instinct to never, never, never criticize a star. A Coming-Out Party While she hosted her daily talk show, Rosie employed a contingent of very experienced publicists from PMK/HBH, the most powerful celebrity public relations firm in the country, who accompanied her virtually everywhere. In fact, one publicist insisted that when the Journal did a cover shoot in Miami with Rosie, she, too, had to be flown there, at the magazine's expense, just to make sure her client was ""comfortable."" Highly paid hand-holders go with the territory when it comes to celebrity day care. When Rosie decided to end her daily television talk show, she was also about to publish a book about her life called Find Me. In a hit-and-run maneuver, Rosie wanted finally to tell the truth about her homosexuality to the American public. Although leaving television, she expected to continue to oversee her magazine. Her ""coming out"" was a carefully orchestrated two-month-long media campaign, overseen by Cindi Berger, a top PMK publicist, described by the New York Post as one of ""The 50 Most Powerful Women in New York."" Cindi is one of the Precinct Commanders of the Access Police, the handlers who control press entre to movie, music, and television stars with an iron fist. She oversees a whole stable of ""problem kid"" clients including Sharon Stone and Mariah Carey and those insightful foreign policy analysts, the Dixie Chicks, whose headline-making behavior makes them all media favorites. Cindi is in charge of deciding which of her stars will be made available to appear on which magazine cover, which network television newsmagazine show will get the exclusive interview and which will be shut out. You thought editors and producers picked who would appear on their covers and shows? Not exactly. But more about that later. Cindi, who says she shares Rosie's political philosophy as most in the media do, was in favor of her client's new honesty but wanted to package the disclosure very carefully. She arranged for a highly promoted two-hour prime-time interview special on ABC with Diane Sawyer. The Sawyer interview would focus not on the talk show host's own personal story but rather on a related issue that was important to Rosie, her outrage that in the state of Florida where she lived, homosexual couples were not allowed to adopt children. Cindi had carefully researched opinions about the issue and believed women in general would be interested in Rosie's point of view. Then, to further take the edge off Rosie's admission, Barbara Walters, another of Cindi's clients, pitched in. Weeks before the Sawyer interview, Barbara casually mentioned on her show, The View, that Rosie was gay, as if it were no big deal. But what was made a big deal was Rosie's determination to assist the ACLU in overturning the Florida adoption law. That aspect of the prime-time special was promoted twice on Good Morning America and on ABC affiliates' local news programs. World News Tonight anchor Peter Jennings carried an excerpt from the special as if it were major news. Even the show's title, ""Rosie's Story: For the Sake of the Children,"" fit right in to the carefully created ACLU propaganda campaign. Finally, the big night of the Sawyer special arrived. Political correctness reigned, and everything was done, as it usually is, to make sure that celebrity equaled credibility. If a star says it, hey, it must be so. No Media Queen would be so churlish as to contradict or even ask one tough question during a highly promoted prime-time interview that was sure to garner really big ratings. During the program a gay couple who had tried to adopt several hard-to-place foster kids were featured and portrayed very sympathetically. On camera, a sociologist, Dr. Judith Stacey, ripped to shreds the notion that it was damaging or inappropriate for gays to adopt. Dr. Stacey is the Streisand Professor of Contemporary Gender Studies at the University of Southern California. Yes, that Streisand. The only person willing to express and to explain his support for the Florida law was a mild-mannered young then-state senator named Randy Ball. Savvier Florida politicians may have realized that their television skills would be no match for Rosie and a sleekly produced major network special in the debating department. When Ball said he opposed Rosie's position because he adhered to the Bible and its views on homosexuality, Diane Sawyer looked pained and practically sniffed at such intolerance. But when Rosie explained her religious philosophy with a rhyming lyric from the long-running musical Les Mis-""My soul belongs to God, I know. I made that bargain long ago""-Diane seemed to brim over with respect. Now, I happen to know the author of the English lyrics of Les Miserables. He is a British journalist named Herbie Kretzmer, known as the Kosher Butcher of Fleet Street when he was a theater critic because of his particularly acerbic reviews. I imagine he thanks God every morning for the royalties he gets from the world's most successful musical, but I don't think he considers himself either divinely inspired or on par with the authors of the Old Testament. To no one's surprise, least of all mine, Diane's Primetime interview got high ratings-and Rosie's book hit The New York Times best-seller list. According to a satisfied Cindi Berger, everyone out there really knew all along that Rosie's flirting with ""her Tommy""...",books;communication & journalism;communication & media studies;conservatism & liberalism;gender studies;ideologies & doctrines;media studies;new;political ideologies;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks;women's studies,15 +0139554025,"Theories of Development: Concepts and Applications (4th Edition) This best-selling text introduces students to twenty-two theories of development. Comparing and contrasting the theories covered, it focuses on theorists who follow the developmental tradition of Rousseau--theorists such as Gesell, Piaget, and Montessori, who believe we grow largely from our inner maturational promptings and spontaneous discoveries. However, Crain also covers theorists in the environmental/learning tradition. The book concludes with a chapter on how developmental theorists anticipated major themes in contemporary humanistic psychology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Key Benefit: This highly readable book introduces readers to twenty-two thories of development. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",books;developmental psychology;early childhood education;education;education & reference;fitness & dieting;general;health;medical books;new;psychology;psychology & counseling;schools & teaching;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0815603029,"The Gonne-Yeats Letters 1893-1938 (Irish Studies) Maud Gonne and William Butler Yeats met in early 1889, and he first proposed to her--unsuccessfully--two years later. Some of Yeats's greatest poems chronicle his long obsession with her, among them A Woman Homer Sang, Reconciliation, and No Second Troy: What could have made her peaceful with a mind That nobleness made simple as a fire, With beauty like a tightened bow, a kind That is not natural in an age like this, Being high and solitary and most stern? Why, what could she have done, being what she is? Was there another Troy for her to burn? We tend to see Maud Gonne through his prism--a firebrand, a great beauty, above all a political fanatic who made him suffer like mad. These letters tell a more complex tale, since the majority are hers, most of Yeats's having been destroyed. What he portrayed as extremism instead becomes deep political involvement: her letters record an endless round of meetings, protests, and good works. In addition, the concern she again and again manifests for Yeats mitigates his cries of indifference; rather, Maud Gonne emerges as steady and heroic. Even as she was preparing to marry John MacBride, she took time out to console her longtime suitor in a characteristic run-on: Friend of mine au revoir. I shall go over to Ireland in a couple of months, if you care to see me I shall be so glad & you will find I think that I am just the same woman you have always known, marriage won't change me I think at all.... The editors declare the original letter very crumpled and creased as if carried in Yeats's pocket and taken out and read many times. This collection documents the lengthy platonic love affair between William Butler Yeats and Irish nationalist Maud Gonne. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. This correspondence, which began when Gonne was 22 and Yeats was 23 and ended with his death, includes 373 of her letters but only 30 of his since most of his were destroyed in the Irish Civil War. They are superbly edited, with complete notes identifying people and incidents likely to be unfamiliar to current readers. The introduction and connecting material provide biographical information and explain the circumstances in which the letters were written. Though Gonne was unwilling to marry Yeats, and they often disagreed on Irish politics, she was a significant influence on his poetry. These letters are valuable for their insights into her character, her relationship with Yeats, and Irish history during this period. Highly recommended, particularly for academic libraries.- Judy Mimken, Saginaw Valley State Univ., Mich.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. A. Norman Jeffares was born in Dublin, Ireland, and now lives in Scotland. He is the author and editor of numerous books on Irish literature. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.",20th century;arts & literature;authors;biographies & memoirs;books;criticism & theory;essays & correspondence;ethnic & national;history;history & criticism;irish;letters & correspondence;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);movements & periods,15 +019515312X,"Organizational Change in 100 Days: A Fast Forward Guide (Accompanying Guide) Elspeth Murray and Peter Richardson are both Professors in the School of Business, Queen's University, Toronto.",books;business & finance;business & investing;education & reference;humanities;industrial;language & grammar;leadership;linguistics;management & leadership;new;organizational behavior;used & rental textbooks;words;workplace,15 +0195094859,"Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather: 2-Volume Set There are few encyclopedias on weather and climate (the last was John Oliver's The Encyclopedia of Climatology, Van Nostrand, 1987), so this two-volume set is welcome. Edited by a Stanford University professor, it is an alphabetical arrangement of over 300 short articles written by ""the world's experts"" on everything from clouds and tornadoes to human influences on weather and climate (e.g., acid rain, deforestation, and effects of aerosols on the ozone layer). While vast in scope, it still has a few omissions: as a horticulture librarian, this reviewer naturally looked for ""hardiness zones"" or ""climate zones for gardening,"" for which there was no discussion or United States Department of Agriculture map. Nor was there a listing for Heinrich Walter, an author of important climate diagrams in Europe, though some biographical entries are included. The set contains over 400 black-and-white line drawings, photographs, charts, and maps, as well as a glossary. Written at an adult level, it may also be useful to exceptional high school students. Buy where needed for specialists and serious researchers but not for elementary-school assignments or collections where attractive color illustrations and catchy, simple synopses are required.?Laura Lipton, Univ. of Washington Lib., SeattleCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. ""At 929 pages, the Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather will take up about as much space on your shelf as the phone book. However, for many multidisciplinary researchers, teachers, and students it could be the next most used item on the shelf after the phone book, making it an excellent investment in shelf real estate....Technical explanations of topics are well conveyed for readers outside the topic or field....Contains a phenomenal wealth of information. It is a uniquely important and timely contribution to the field, and should serve as the definitive encyclopaedic reference on climate and weather for some time to come.""--Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society""The Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather is ambitious and successful. It is the most up-to-date and panoramically complete treatment of its subject on the planet.""--Jonathan Weiner, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Beak of the Finch""This Encyclopedia addresses a long neglected aspect of a very important subject: the strong interaction of ecosystems with the meteorological elements. By including state-of-the-art, yet highly readable, entries on topics such as the co-evolution of climate and life, ecology, biogeochemical cycles, as well as environmental economics, this work brings weather and climate-interested readers up to date. It provides both the broad perspective and depth that will be needed to address critical environmental problems of the 21st century.""--Paul R. Ehrlich, Stanford University""The continuously changing patterns of weather are a large influence on our daily lives and increasingly we are recognizing our vulnerability as a global human community to future patterns of changing climate. The Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather contains a wealth of essential knowledge to inform the specialist and the general reader about the science behind the weather and climate we experience and about the actions that humans can take to adapt to and to mitigate climate change.""--Sir John Houghton, Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change""The Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather, despite its name, supplies much needed, comprehensive information on several important topics in atmospheric chemistry, including the effects of human activities, written by world experts. Just to mention a few of these topics: Atmospheric Chemistry and Composition, Acid Rain, Ozone, Ozone Hole, Pollution, Greenhouse Gases, Trace Gases. I am very much looking forward to having the two volumes both as a reference and just for browsing through.""--Paul J. Crutzen, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, 1995""Weather and climate have moved center-stage in the past decade--and the number of actors has increased very greatly. For newcomers with little background in the atmospheric sciences this exciting new encyclopedia will be the most useful reference set. It covers the ground thoroughly subject by subject. There are brief sketches of the careers of many of the leading figures, and also a coverage of related fields (such as ecology). The impact of global warming will be felt strongly in the bordering disciplines. The Editor--himself a leading figure in climatology--has hence chosen very wisely to treat climate as a broad and still expanding subject area. He has also put together an excellent team of writers.""--F. Kenneth Hare""A two-volume scientific survey aimed primarily at college students and professionals. In more than 350 signed articles, it presents detailed descriptions of weather-related processes from such fields as physics, chemistry, geology, oceanology, and glaciology.""--Reference Books Bulletin""Highly recommended for all libraries.""--Choice Stephen H. Schneider is at Stanford University.",books;climatology;earth sciences;education & reference;encyclopedias;environment;environmental science;environmental studies;new;reference;rivers;science & math;science & mathematics;used & rental textbooks;weather,15 +0893817767,"Juarez: The Laboratory of Our Future ""A pattern [is] unfolding just across America's southwest border; the disappearance of scores, perhaps hundreds, of people at the hands of Mexican security forces. But nowhere have so many cases been reported as in Ciudad Juarez, possibly because Mexico's largest drug cartel is based here. The Chihuahua authorities have compiled a list of 100 people who have disappeared in the state this year alone. These disappearances are in addition to the scores of bodies dumped in ditches and fields around Juarez every year, most of them victims of drug or sexual violence....For its part, the Clinton Administration largely appears to have turned a blind eye toward the disappearances, consistently praising the Mexican Government's anti-drug efforts....Who is responsible for the disappearances?""--Sam Dillon, The New York Times""They found her body out in the desert...[she] had been sexually assaulted and strangled....[This] tragedy is just one entry in a list of more than 80 young women who have been murdered in Juarez since 1993-- the worst string of mostly unsolved killings in Mexico's history.""--Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor""That Charles Bowden is a philosopher is eloquently demonstrated in Juarez: The Laboratory of Our Future, a work that shows us the Mexican border between Juarez and El Paso. Photographers risk their lives at every street corner; Mexican journalists are regularly intimidated, sometimes murdered. No book until now has rendered so powerfully ""the beast within us."" Mexico and the United States share one of the longest borders on earth, a line that cuts deeply, divides in two, and leaves a scar that never heals. Bowden's wrath is mine.""--Elena Poniatowska, author of Massacre in Mexico Charles Bowden is the author of fourteen books including Blood Orchid: An Unnatural History of America; Desierto: Memories of the Future; Red Line; Blue Desert; and (with Michael Binstein) Trust Me: Charles Keating and the Missing Billions. He is contributing editor of Esquire, and also writes for other magazines such as Harper's and The New York Times Book Review, as well as for newspapers. Recently he won the Lannan Award and the Sidney Hillman Award. He lives in Tucson, Arizona, and is currently at work on a new book entitled, A Borderline Case.Noam Chomsky has written and lectured widely on linguistics, philosophy, intellectual history, contemporary issues, international affairs, and U.S. foreign policy. His works include: Language and Mind; The Political Economy of Human Rights, Vols. I and II (with E.S. Herman); Rules and Representations; On Power and Ideology; Language and Problems of Knowledge; The Culture of Terrorism; Manufacturing Consent (with E.S. Herman); Necessary Illusions; and Reflection on Propaganda. He has been a professor in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at MIT for more than forty years.Eduardo Galeano is the author of the trilogy Memory of Fire-- Genesis; Faces and Masks; and Century of the Wind-- as well as Open Veins of Latin America; The Book of Embraces; and, most recently, Soccer in Sun and Shadow (Verso). His books have been translated into eighteen languages. He lives in Montevideo, Uruguay, where he was born.",anthropology;arts & photography;books;caribbean & latin american;cultural;emigration & immigration;international & world politics;photography;photojournalism;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;sociology;urban,15 +0782141552,"CCNP Study Guide Kit The Best CCNP Package on the Market! Covers All Four Required Exams: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (640-901) Switching (640-604) Remote Access (640-605) Support (640-606) Contains the following Study Guides: CCNP: Remote Access Study Guide CCNP: Support Study Guide CCNP: Switching Study Guide CCNP/CCIP: BSCI Study Guide Get ready for Cisco's CCNP exams with the most comprehensive and challenging practice tests anywhere! The Sybex EdgeTests feature: Challenging questions representative of those you'll find on the real exams Eight bonus exams available only on the CDs Test yourself on Cisco's new simulation question format. Apply your skills with sample simulations questions Reinforce your knowledge of the Cisco IOS Use the Electronic Flashcards to jog your memory and reinforce key exam topics! Reinforce your understanding of key concepts with these hardcore flashcard-style questions Download the Flashcards to your Pocket PC or Palm handheld and study anytime, anywhere Search through the complete books in PDF! Access each of the CCNP Study Guides, complete with figures and tables Search the chapters to find information on any topic in seconds Todd Lammle, CCNP, has over twenty years of experience working with various LAN and WANs, and has been working on Cisco router networks since 1986. He is CEO and Chief Scientist of RouterSim, LLC and President of GlobalNet Training, Inc. Wade Edwards, CCIE #7009, has over 13 years of networking experience and has been actively involved in the computer industry for over 22 years. Sean Odom, CCNP, MCSE, has been in the computer networking field for over 13 years. He has been a consultant to many Fortune 1000 companies. Robert Padjen, CCNP, CCDP, is Director of Technology Solutions for a large financial institution. Arthur Pfund, CCIE #7249, is the Principal Engineer at Charles Schwab in Phoenix. He has over 7 years networking experience and has written for Syngress Publishing as well as CWRU Publications. Eric Quinn, CCSI, CSS1, is an Arizona based instructor and security consultant. Carl Timm, CCIE #7149, has over 8 years of experience in the design and implementation of Large Scale IP-based Internetworks.",books;certification;cisco;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;graduate & professional;networking;networks;new;professional;protocols & apis;test prep & study guides;test preparation;used & rental textbooks,15 +B000OVLIS8,"The Man Who Heard Voices: Or, How M. Night Shyamalan Risked His Career on a Fairy Tale and Lost Sportswriter Bamberger's frothy though unconvincing account of the tentative making of Shyamalan's latest film, Lady in the Water, won't make a lasting contribution to film history but may appeal to diehard fans of the moviemaker who hit it big with The Sixth Sense. Bamberger meets his fellow Philadelphian Shyamalan and his wife, Bhavna, at a party in 2004, and becomes intrigued with how this Indian- British immigrant came up with the idea that allowed him to persuade all the right people to make his first movie, at age 28, which grossed $1 billion worldwide and earned six Oscar nominations. Bamberger explores the themes of faith and heresy that run through Shyamalan's movies, including Unbreakable, Signs, The Village, and the little-seen coming-of-age dramedy Wide Awake, and reveals Shyamalan's latest inspiration, his original fable about a sea nymph. Essentially, Bamberger follows the secretive moviemaker around and tries to get a sense of his thoughts: Night was trying to write this ambitious, crazy, inspired screenplay, and a lot of the time he had no idea what he was doing. A soup-to-nuts account of the making of the movie evolves with plenty of flashy names from coast to coast, but the whole isn't all that nourishing.Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Stands alongside Lillian Rosss Picture and Julie Salamons The Devils Candy as that rare inside look at how Hollywood actually works. (The Philadelphia Inquirer) MICHAEL BAMBERGER is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and the author of four books, including Wonderland: A Year in the Life of an American High School and To the Linksland.",arts & literature;arts & photography;biographies;biographies & memoirs;books;drama;entertainers;history & criticism;humor & entertainment;kindle ebooks;kindle store;literature & fiction;movies;movies & video;performing arts,15 +1878348310,"Reef Creature Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas Science and art have produced another masterpiece in Paul Humann's Reef Creature Identification -- Scuba Times, April 1992The perfect gift for your favorite ocean lover . . . the only guide you'll ever need to identify any creature in the Caribbean. -- Caribbean Travel and Life, Nov/Dec 1994 --This text refers to the Plastic Comb edition. The most frequently asked question in diving is "" What the h--- is that thing?!!""This is the book with the answers - crabs, lobsters, jellies, worms, shrimp, sponges, mollusks and more - they're all here. 478 color photos illustrate the most common marine invertebrates of the area. --This text refers to the Plastic Comb edition.",americas;biological sciences;books;coral reefs;ecosystems;education & reference;history;marine life;nature & ecology;oceans & seas;reference;science & math;state & local;united states;zoology,15 +1568842341,"Desktop Publishing & Design for Dummies About the Author According to the National Association of Desktop Publishers Journal, Roger C. Parker is the leading guru of desktop publishing design. In addition to frequently contributing to a variety of publications like Graphic Solutions, Publish, Technique, and x-height, Roger has written numerous books, including IDG Books Worldwides Harvard Graphics 2 For Windows For Dummies and Microsoft Office 4 For Windows For Dummies.",arts & photography;books;computer science;computers & technology;desktop publishing;graphic design;library & information science;new;politics & social sciences;social sciences;software;techniques;typography;used & rental textbooks;web development & design,15 +0764309331,"Teddy Bears & Stuffed Animals: Herman Teddy Original, 1913-1998 (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) Milton R. Friedberg is a retired entrepreneur from Brecksville, Ohio. His rediscovery of a childhood teddy bear friend led him to pursue the research for this book.",20th century;antiques & collectibles;books;catalogs & directories;crafts;dolls;education & reference;engineering;history;hobbies & home;industrial;manufacturing & operational systems;modern (16th-21st centuries);professional & technical;toys & figurines,15 +0735621322,"Microsoft® .NET Development for Microsoft Office (Pro-Developer) Andrew Whitechapel is a senior program manager for the Windows Phone Application Platform team, performing scoping and design for the application platform (both native and managed), including v7.5 (Mango) and future releases. He is responsible for core parts of the platform, including the application packaging/install database and services, the application execution manager, and the resource manager (memory, CPU, thread pool, etc). He has written several books, including the Microsoft Press books Microsoft .NET Development with Microsoft Office and Inside C# (for which he was a co-author), as well as numerous articles for MSDN Magazine and other publications.",.net;books;computer science;computers & technology;development;education & reference;languages & tools;microsoft;object-oriented design;programming;software;software design;software development;software engineering;testing & engineering,15 +158160369X,"Dumpster Diving: The Advanced Course: How to Turn Other People's Trash into Money, Publicity, and Power John Hoffman's career as a bona fide fringe writer began with the publication of his cult classic, The Art and Science of Dumpster Diving. His previous employment is equally checkered - he has worked as a psychiatric counselor, printer's assistant, security guard, pizza cook, soldier, activist, newspaper reporter, hotel clerk, apartment manager and city councilman. He is now studying for a law degree.",books;business & finance;business & investing;civil;engineering;new;parenting & relationships;personal finance;politics & government;politics & social sciences;professional & technical;public affairs & policy;social services & welfare;sociology;used & rental textbooks,15 +1566396174,"The Puerto Rican Movement: Voices from the Diaspora (Puerto Rican Studies) ""This is a comprehensive treatment of one of the most important social movements dealing with the issues of colonialism and social justice. I strongly recommend this book to everyone interested in the movements for social change."" --Arthur Kinoy, Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, Rutgers University School of Law, and Co-President, Center for Constitutional Rights ""At last we have a collection of writings that does justice to the Puerto Rican Left movements that emerged in the late 1960s. In the 1990s the inequality and marginalization that have been part of the Puerto Rican reality increasingly affects the larger American society. All readers--Boricuas and non-Boricuas--will learn from the experiences described in these pages."" --Frank Bonilla, Thomas Hunter Professor of Sociology, City University of New York A long-awaited collection documents a missing chapter in the history of U.S. radicalism Outstanding Books Award, Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights in North America Andrs Torres is Professor, College of Public and Community Service, University of Massachusetts, Boston. Jos E. Velzquez is a social studies teacher in the Newark, New Jersey, public school system.",20th century;americas;anthropology;books;cultural;education & reference;history;history & theory;ideologies & doctrines;modern (16th-21st centuries);political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;state;united states,15 +0761535179,"Macromedia Dreamweaver UltraDev 4 Fast & Easy Web Development Aneesha Bakharia is a Web developer and accomplished author. She is fluent in C#, Java, JavaScript, ASP.NET, JSP, HTML, XML, and VB.NET. Aneesha specializes in creating dynamic database-driven Web sites. She has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Microelectronic Engineering and various postgraduate qualifications in multimedia, online course development, and Web design. In addition to ""Macromedia Contribute Fast & Easy Web Development"", she has written several other books for Premier Press, including: ""Dreamweaver UltraDev Fast & Easy Web Development"" (ISBN: 0761531645), ""JavaServer Pages Fast & Easy Web Development"" (ISBN: 0761534288) and ""Microsoft C# Fast & Easy Web Development"" (ISBN: 1931841055). Aneesha lives in Queensland, Australia.",books;computer science;computers & technology;dreamweaver;graphic design;graphics & multimedia;graphics & visualization;internet & web culture;new;online searching;programming;used & rental textbooks;web design;web development & design;web services,15 +1599160048,"Stories I Wouldn't Tell Nobody But God Every couple of years a book comes along that changes the way you look at life in general and ""Stories I Wouldn't Tell Nobody But God"" is it. ""Stories I Wouldnt Tell Nobody But God"" may very well be the book of the year. Rasheed Clark, a native of Philadelphia, currently works and lives in Philadelphia. A graduate of the Peirce College, Philadelphia University (the former Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science) and Drexel University, Rasheed is currently hard at work on his next book, the sequel to Stories I Wouldnt Tell Nobody But God entitled Cold Summer Afternoon. Read an excerpt right now of Nikki's Story... Wait, this cant be happening, I thought to myself. I looked at the girl then at the little girl and instantly I knew. Renee, thats the name she gave me, attempted to snap me out of my daze as I stared at her daughter. I regained my composure and looked at Renee again. And you are? Renee, Renee said suddenly confused but then she realized that I didnt know. I am Reggies daughters mother. Reggie? I said. This felt like some soap opera stuff. 'Reggie, Renee said again. Tall, dark-skinned and he got a bald head. This is our daughter, Nicole. I could see that. Hell be here soon. He called from the airport. Would you like to come in? I said moving aside. But she didnt move. She just looked at me. I just looked at her, finally realizing that I just met my mans daughters mother for the first time, a child I never knew about to begin with. I wasnt hurt though, I wanted answers. ""Listen, I think we really need to talk. Talk? About what? Renee said eyeing me suspiciously. We dont need to talk about nothing. Who are you? Wait a minute, I said taking a minute to check myself. I was through with being polite. So I leaned in so her daughter didnt hear. I see you need the remix. You slept with my man and you coming off like you are the injured party. Lets try this again. I said we need to talk. Can we talk woman to woman? Are you at least woman enough to do that? Or should I skip the preliminaries and just beat your natural black behind? Renee looked hesitantly at me again then at her daughter. I guess she thought about it for a second and realized I was serious. So Renee walked in, holding Nicoles hand tight, as I moved aside. I took a deep breath and closed the door. It was on and I wouldnt have it any other way Finish Nikkis story in Rasheed Clark's long awaited Stories I Wouldnt Tell Nobody But God.",books;christian books & bibles;contemporary;contemporary women;domestic life;fiction;friendship;genre fiction;literature & fiction;multicultural;religion & spirituality;romance;united states;urban life;women's fiction,15 +071675049X,"Atmosphere, Climate, and Change (Scientific American Library Series) Thomas Graedel and Paul Crutzen's Atmosphere, Climate, and Change provides a useful overview of how Earth's weather systems work and how natural events such as the explosion of Mount Pinatubo and human-caused events such as the upsurge in greenhouse gases affect the chemical makeup of the atmosphere. The authors provide interesting asides about weather forecasting, using newly developed models to predict regional climates of the year 2030, when, they say, the Sahel Desert will be wetter, southern Europe much drier, and North America warmer by several degrees. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Two experts on chemistry examine the workings of the atmosphere and the processes which affect weather and even life's evolution. Fine illustrations accompany this intriguing and involving story of Earth's origins and the changing nature of atmospheric conditions, enlightening readers on modern dilemmas in ecological management. -- Midwest Book Review Thomas E. Graedel is Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at ATT Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, NJ. Among the most frequently cited atmospheric scientists, he is also convener of the Global Emissions Inventory Project and President elect of the Atmospheric Sciences Section, American Geophysical Union.Paul J. Crutzen is Director of the Air Chemistry Division of the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Germany. The author of hundreds of publications and the recipient of many scientific awards, he is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern chemistry. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",books;climatology;earth sciences;education & reference;engineering;environment;environmental science;environmental studies;new;professional & technical;science & math;science & mathematics;special topics;used & rental textbooks;weather,15 +0802042031,"Concise Historical Atlas of Canada 'The sheer complexity of the undertaking, range of topics, depth of scholarship, revelation of detail, and ingenuity of presentation all continue to impress.'--D.W. Meinig ""Canadian Historical Review "" 'The sheer complexity of the undertaking, range of topics, depth of scholarship, revelation of detail, and ingenuity of presentation all continue to impress.' (D.W. Meinig Canadian Historical Review)'This is a splendid accomplishment. The scholarship is impeccable. The maps are beautiful and the design is first-rate. Everything is done with imaginative flair.' (Donald Swainson Kingston Whig-Standard)'The series is a magnificent compilation of graphs, charts, paintings, and scholarship. It took more than 500 people, from support staff to experts, from across Canada, managed out of a fluorescent-lit basement at the University of Toronto, almost two decades to do.' (Val Ross The Globe and Mail)'If you think of an atlas as a collection of conventional maps, this book will make your head spin.' (Don Cayo Saint John Telegraph-Journal) Geoffrey J. Matthews was Chief Cartographer at the University of Toronto for more than thirty years, until his retirement in 1993. He was cartographer for twenty previous atlases, including all three volumes of the Historical Atlas of Canada, as well as the Economic Atlas of Ontario, which won the Leipzig Award for the most beautiful book in the world in 1970.Byron Moldofsky is a graduate in geography and cartography of the University of Toronto and Queen's University. He has spent the past sixteen years as a cartographer and Production Co-ordinator with the Atlas project.William G. Dean is Professor Emeritus, Department of Geography, University of Toronto. He and John Warkentin first discussed the Historical Atlas of Canada project in 1968, and Dean was appointed director of the original Organizing Committee in 1970. He has been the director of the Atlas project since its formal beginning in 1979.Conrad Heidenreich is a professor in the Department of Geography, York University. He was a member of the editorial board for volume I of the Historical Atlas of Canada.Thomas F. McIlwraith is a professor in the Department of Geography at Erindale College, University of Toronto. He is a member of the original Organizing Committee and served as co-ordinator for the concise edition. He is the author of Looking for Old Ontario.",americas;atlases;atlases & maps;books;canada;earth sciences;education & reference;geography;historical;history;humanities;new;reference;science & math;used & rental textbooks,15 +1555534341,"Civil War Sisterhood: The U.S. Sanitary Commission and Women's Politics in Transition Although the significant involvement of American women in the reform movements that swept the nation prior to the Civil War and afterward has often been noted in historical studies, women's wartime activity has tended to be ignored. Giesberg (history, Northern Arizona Univ.), the author of several articles on women and the war, presents a study designed to correct this picture. By examining gender differences in the leadership of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, she shows that women thought and acted independently in this highly developed female-driven system of soldier supply and that this activity prepared them for postwar, women-led reform work. Libraries that own Jeanie Attie's Patriotic Toil (Cornell Univ., 1998) and other studies of women's work within this organization may still wish to acquire this book, which offers not only a comprehensive view of female wartime activity but also establishes a link between their prewar and postwar political action. Recommended for larger public and all academic libraries.-Theresa McDevitt, Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Judith Ann Giesberg, formerly a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of History at Boston College, is now Assistant Professor at Northern Arizona University. Her articles on women in the U.S. Sanitary Commission have appeared in Women's Studies Encyclopedia and Nursing History Review. She lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.",19th century;activism;americas;books;civil war;gay & lesbian;history;modern (16th-21st centuries);nonfiction;politics & social sciences;united states;women;women in history;women's studies;world,15 +0285635123,"Dyspraxia: The Hidden Handicap (Human Horizons Series) Dr. Amanda Kirby is a general practitioner and runs the Healthcall Dyscovery Centre, a clinic for children and adults with coordination difficulties. She broadcasts regularly on BBC Radio and writes a weekly health column syndicated in 42 newspapers.",books;communicative disorders;disabled;education & reference;fitness & dieting;health;medical books;parenting & relationships;politics & social sciences;schools & teaching;self-help;social sciences;special education;special needs;specific demographics,15 +0415228069,"On the Internet (Thinking in Action) ...sharp and stimulating discussion of the promises of the Intenet. Going beyond the hype of the cybercrowd, Dreyfus a celebrated writer on philosophy and technology, asks whether the Internet can really bring humanity to a new level of community and solve the problems of mass education. Dreyfus' critique of huper learning provides much food for thought and raises the level of the discussions amongst concerned educators and technologists. First MondayA clear discussion of the promises of the Internet...brings a philosopher's eye to bear on an issue that affects all of us..UbiquityInteresting and definitely much needed...a short and thought provoking book that can be read by any net enthusiast and/or scholar who is interested in the topics of learning, knowledge and identity in relation to the Internet..HumanistAt a time when bookstores and magazine stands are saturated with titles about the internet, it comes as no small, blessed relief to read one that is actually interesting and realistic, whose arguments are worth thinking about and engaging with Whether you're a novice to the internet or someone deeply involved with it - as a user or developer - On the Internet will engage you in topics ranging from the seemingly mundane (hyperlinks) to current trends toward distance learning..Tech DirectionsThis book is an important addition to the growing literature on the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet.Revue Philosophique Hubert L. Dreyfus is Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is author of What Computers Still Can't Do (1992) and Being in the World (1991).",books;computer science;computers & technology;free will & determinism;history & philosophy;humanities;new;philosophy;politics & social sciences;popular culture;science & math;science & mathematics;social sciences;software;used & rental textbooks,15 +B000FC1FUW,"A Christmas Carol [with Biographical Introduction] In the history of English literature, Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, which has been continuously in print since it was first published in the winter of 1843, stands out as the quintessential Christmas story. What makes this charming edition of Dickens's immortal tale so special is the collection of 80 vivid illustrations by Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Shinn, a well-known artist in his time, was a popular illustrator of newspapers and magazines whose work displayed a remarkable affinity for the stories of Charles Dickens, evoking the bustling street life of the mid-1800s. Printed on heavy, cream-colored paper stock, the edges of the pages have been left rough, simulating the way in which the story might have appeared in Dickens's own time. Though countless editions of this classic have been published over the years, this one stands out as particularly beautiful, nostalgic, and evocative of the spirit of Christmas. Starred Review. Dickens's classic holiday tale, like many cultural touchstones, often falls into the trap of perennial reinterpretation. First aired in 1990 but only now available on CD, NPR's presentation serves to place the familiar story back in its historical context. NPR News anchor Susan Stamberg's introduction, along with background information in the liner notes, offers valuable insights regarding both Dickens's gritty backdrop and his role in reviving Christmas traditions otherwise forgotten amid rapid urban industrialization. The script being performed is the same one Dickens used to use at readings. Comedy legend Winters, who serves as narrator while also performing all of the male roles, juggles his duties seamlessly and demonstrates remarkable dramatic range. His portrayal of Scrooge before the ghostly visitations evokes discernable pain and loss beyond the over-the-top antics of an ogre figure. Veteran actress Mimi Kennedy voices the female parts with gusto. With its quality production, attractive price and one-hour length, this release offers the perfect gift and establishes a festive new annual ritual for families to share. (Sept.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Grade 5 UpOver the years, Dickens's holiday classic has been embellished by some of the finest artists around. Michael Foreman, Trina Schart Hyman, Greg Hildebrandt, and Lisbeth Zwerger are just a few of the luminaries who have taken on the challenge originally set by Arthur Rackham in 1915. Joining the list is Lynch, whose watercolor-and-gouache illustrations lavishly enhance this handsome edition, which includes the complete text. Ranging from spot art to full spreads, with something to savor on almost every page, they offer a real flavor of Victorian England and make the most of the inherent drama of the story. The gold-embossed spine and thick, textured paper contribute to the appeal of the package.Mara Alpert, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. This duo offer two versions of the holiday standard, with the Stewart, Tabori & Chang edition including the original full text (old spellings, etc.) plus more than 75 illustrations?24 in color. The DK version is part of the publisher's new Eyewitness Classics collection (Classic Returns, LJ 9/15/97) and features a heavily abridged text and numerous photographs explaining items mentioned in the story (workhouses, nightcaps, etc.) and would serve as an ideal introduction for young readers.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. Ages 5^-8. Kennedy remains true to Dickens' tone and style in her picture-book-length adaptation of this holiday classic. By eliminating much of the original's redundancy and simplifying some of its arcane Victorian phrasing, the author has condensed this tale of a miser's discovery of the true meaning of Christmas into an easily understood 20-minute family read-aloud. Heyer's vibrant acrylic paintings add elegance to the presentation, and the use of a vertical red bar (suggesting period wallpaper or a fancy ribbon) on each page sets off the text and leaves the impression that this offering is a carefully wrapped package. For purists Roberto Innocenti's illustrated Christmas Carol (1990) may be the edition of choice, but libraries with requests for shorter versions (that do not rely on animals or cartoon characters to relay the story) will find this a good alternative. Kay Weisman This volume is a distinguished addition to a superb series. Richard Kelly's fine edition of Dickens's 'timeless classic' richly documents just how very timely this little book was, being the inspired and inspiring result of Dickens's passionately humanitarian response to the harshness and brutality with which the poor, especially children of the poor, were treated in the England of 1843. In his substantial introduction, supplemented by a well-chosen selection of contemporary writings, Professor Kelly also demonstrates another notable aspect of the work's timeliness by situating it in the context of the great revival of traditional Christmas festivities going on during the first half of the nineteenth century. - Michael Slater, Birkbeck College, University of London --Michael Slater, Birkbeck College, University of London This volume is a distinguished addition to a superb series. Richard Kelly's fine edition of Dickens's 'timeless classic' richly documents just how very timely this little book was, being the inspired and inspiring result of Dickens's passionately humanitarian response to the harshness and brutality with which the poor, especially children of the poor, were treated in the England of 1843. In his substantial introduction, supplemented by a well-chosen selection of contemporary writings, Professor Kelly also demonstrates another notable aspect of the work's timeliness by situating it in the context of the great revival of traditional Christmas festivities going on during the first half of the nineteenth century. - Michael Slater, Birkbeck College, University of London 3 1-hour cassettes Bah Humbug! That's how Ebeneezer Scrooge feels about Christmas--until the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future decide to show the crotchety old miser the error of his ways. Together they travel through time, revisiting all the people who have played an important role in Scrooge's life. And as their journey concludes, Scrooge is reminded of what it means to have love in his heart, and what the true spirit of Christmas is all about. A timeless story the whole family will enjoy!From the Trade Paperback edition. Emerging from Dickens's preoccupation in the early 1840s with issues of poverty, ignorance, and cruelty, this classic story of Ebeneezer Scrooge, visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve, was first published in 1843 to strong reviews and popular success. The Broadview edition uses the first edition with original drawings by John Leech. This edition also includes Washington Irving's descriptions of English Christmas customs; essays by Dickens on Christmas, and his essay A Walk in a Workhouse; a British government report on the lives of child labourers; a speech by Dickens on the importance of educating the poor; selected letters; contemporary reviews; and a listing of film, television, and radio adaptations of the book. Charles Dickens (1812-70) was a political reporter, journalist & novelist. His novels include Great Expectations, David Copperfield & Bleak House. Michael Slater is Emeritus Professor at Birkbeck College, London & a past President of the Dickens Fellowship & the Dickens Society of America. A Christmas CarolSTAVE ONEMARLEY'S GHOSTMARLEY WAS DEAD, to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner. Scrooge signed it. And Scrooge's name was good upon 'Change for anything he chose to put his hand to.Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail.Mind! I don't mean to say that I know, of my own knowledge, what there is particularly dead about a door-nail. I might have been inclined, myself, to regard a coffin-nail as the deadest piece of iron-mongery in the trade. But the wisdom of our ancestors is in the simile; and my unhallowed hands shall not disturb it, or the Country's done for. You will therefore permit me to repeat, emphatically,that Marley was as dead as a door-nail.Scrooge knew he was dead? Of course he did. How could it be otherwise? Scrooge and he were partners for I don't know how many years. Scrooge was his sole executor, his sole administrator, his sole assign, his sole residuary legatee, his sole friend, and sole mourner. And even Scrooge was not so dreadfully cut up by the sad event, but that he was an excellent man of business on the very day of the funeral, and solemnized it with an undoubted bargain.The mention of Marley's funeral brings me back to the point I started from. There is no doubt that Marley was dead. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate. If we were not perfectly convinced that Hamlet's father died before the play began, there would be nothing more remarkable in his taking a stroll at night, in an easterly wind, upon his own ramparts, than there would be in any other middle-aged gentleman rashly turning out after dark in a breezy spot--say Saint Paul's Churchyard for instance--literally to astonish his son's weak mind.Scrooge never painted out old Marley's name. There it stood, years afterward, above the warehouse door: Scrooge and Marley. The firm was known as Scrooge and Marley. Sometimes people new to the business called Scrooge Scrooge, and sometimes Marley, but he answered to both names. It was all the same to him.Oh! but he was a tight-fisted hand at the grindstone,Scrooge! a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner! Hard and sharp as flint, from which no steel had ever struck out generous fire, secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster. The cold within him froze his old features, nipped his pointed nose, shriveled his cheek, stiffened his gait, made his eyes red, his thin lips blue, and spoke out shrewdly in his grating voice. A frosty rime was on his head, and on his eyebrows, and his wiry chin. He carried his own low temperature always about with him; he iced his office in the dog-days; and didn't thaw it one degree at Christmas.External heat and cold had little influence on Scrooge. No warmth could warm, no wintry weather chill him. No wind that blew was bitterer than he, no falling snow was more intent upon its purpose, no pelting rain less open to entreaty. Foul weather didn't know where to have him. The heaviest rain, and snow, and hail, and sleet, could boast of the advantage over him in only one respect. They often came down handsomely, and Scrooge never did.Nobody ever stopped him in the street to say, with gladsome looks, My dear Scrooge, how are you? When will you come to see me? No beggars implored him to bestow a trifle, no children asked him what it was o'clock, no man or woman ever once in all his life inquired the way to such and such a place, of Scrooge. Even the blind men's dogs appeared to know him; and, when they saw him coming on, would tug their owners into doorways and up courts; and then would wag their tailsas though they said, No eye at all is better than an evil eye, dark master!But what did Scrooge care? It was the very thing he liked. To edge his way along the crowded paths of life, warning all human sympathy to keep its distance, was what the knowing ones call nuts to Scrooge.Once upon a time--of all the good days in the year, on Christmas Eve--old Scrooge sat busy in his counting-house. It was cold, bleak, biting weather, foggy withal, and he could hear the people in the court outside go wheezing up and down, beating their hands upon their breasts, and stamping their feet upon the pavement stones to warm them. The city clocks had only just gone three, but it was quite dark already--it had not been light all day--and candles were flaring in the windows of the neighboring offices, like ruddy smears upon the palpable brown air. The fog came pouring in at every chink and keyhole, and was so dense without, that, although the court was of the narrowest, the houses opposite were mere phantoms. To see the dingy cloud come drooping down, obscuring everything, one might have thought that Nature lived hard by, and was brewing on a large scale.The door of Scrooge's counting-house was open, that he might keep his eye upon his clerk, who, in a dismal little cell beyond, a sort of tank, was copying letters. Scrooge had a very small fire, but the clerk's fire was so very much smaller that it looked like one coal. But he couldn't replenish it, for Scrooge kept the coal-box in his own room;and so surely as the clerk came in with the shovel, the master predicted that it would be necessary for them to part. Wherefore the clerk put on his white comforter, and tried to warm himself at the candle; in which effort, not being a man of a strong imagination, he failed.A merry Christmas, uncle! God save you! cried a cheerful voice. It was the voice of Scrooge's nephew, who came upon him so quickly that this was the first intimation he had of his approach.Bah! said Scrooge. Humbug!He had so heated himself with rapid walking in the fog and frost, this nephew of Scrooge's, that he was all in a glow; his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled, and his breath smoked again.Christmas a humbug, uncle! said Scrooge's nephew. You don't mean that, I am sure?I do, said Scrooge. Merry Christmas! What right have you to be merry? What reason have you to be merry? You're poor enough.Come, then, returned the nephew gaily. What right have you to be dismal? What reason have you to be morose? You're rich enough.Scrooge, having no better answer ready on the spur of the moment, said Bah! again; and followed it up with Humbug!Don't be cross, uncle! said the nephew.What else can I be, returned the uncle, when I live in such a world of fools as this? Merry Christmas! Out upon merry Christmas! What's Christmas-time to you but a time for paying bills without money; a time for finding yourself a yearolder, and not an hour richer; a time for balancing your books, and having every item in 'em through a round dozen of months presented dead against you? If I could work my will, said Scrooge indignantly, every idiot who goes about with 'Merry Christmas' on his lips should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart. He should!Uncle! pleaded the nephew.Nephew! returned the uncle sternly, keep Christmas in your own way, and let me keep it in mine.Keep it! repeated Scrooge's nephew. But you don't keep it.Let me leave it alone, then, said Scrooge. Much good may it do you! Much good it has ever done you!There are many things from which I might have derived good by which I have not profited, I dare say, returned the nephew, Christmas among the rest. But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas-time, when it has come round--apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that--as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, Ibelieve that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!The clerk in the tank involuntarily applauded. Becoming immediately sensible of the impropriety, he poked the fire, and extinguished the last frail spark forever.Let me hear another sound from you, said Scrooge, and you'll keep your Christmas by losing your situation! You're quite a powerful speaker, sir, he added, turning to his nephew. I wonder you don't go into Parliament.Don't be angry, uncle. Come! Dine with us to-morrow.Scrooge said that he would see him----Yes, indeed, he did. He went the whole length of the expression, and said that he would see him in that extremity first.But why? cried Scrooge's nephew. Why?Why did you get married? said Scrooge.Because I fell in love.Because you fell in love! growled Scrooge, as if that were the only one thing in the world more ridiculous than a merry Christmas. Good afternoon!Nay, uncle, but you never came to see me before that happened. Why give it as a reason for not coming now?Good afternoon, said Scrooge.I want nothing from you; I ask nothing of you; why cannot we be friends?Good afternoon! said Scrooge.I am sorry, with all my heart, to find you so resolute. We have never had any quarrel, to whichI have been a party. But I have made the trial in homage to Christmas, and I'll keep my Christmas humor to the last. So a merry Christmas, uncle!Good afternoon, said Scrooge.And a happy New Year!Good afternoon! said Scrooge.His nephew left the room without an angry word, notwithstanding. He stopped ... Put Hagrid, Dumbledore, and Moody out of your mind and revel in the story of Scrooge, some choice spirits, and the lushness of Dickensian prose, winningly articulated by Harry Potter narrator Jim Dale, who rescues A CHRISTMAS CAROL from the cloying sweetness of many cinematic interpretations. Fezziwig, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley, the spirits, and even Tiny Tim are accorded their unique characterizations. The versatile British actor's performance of Scrooge as he discovers that his body is left abandoned on a denuded bedstead is as raw and real as when the classic tale was written in the closing weeks of 1843. Dale makes us believe in the Scrooge whose spark has been quenched and carries us along as we watch the various spirits blow the ashes into embers, and the embers into a merry blaze of timeless Christmas cheer. E.E.E. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2004 YALSA Selection AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine",books;children's books;children's ebooks;christian fiction;christianity;christmas;classics;fiction;fiction classics;holidays & celebrations;holidays & festivals;kindle ebooks;kindle store;literature & fiction;religion & spirituality,15 +B000FMRMXG,"War Scare: Russia and America on the Nuclear Brink The arrival of the year 2000 will find humankind's basket of worries distressingly full, with issues like Y2K, global warning, and biological terrorism lurking around the corner. Yet how many Americans worry about the Russian nuclear arsenal and the threat of surprise nuclear war? Not enough, warns Pry, a former CIA intelligence officer. Drawing on his experience with the Agency and a close review of public sources, Pry argues that we have been closer to nuclear war with Russia than top U.S. officials dare to admit. Pry's accounts of five war scares since 1983 and his review of the profound internal crisis in Russia are not for the faint of heart. Even if we disagree with him on just how close to nuclear Armageddon we actually are, his book reminds us that Russia's nuclear force poses a genuine threat to U.S. national security far into the 21st century. It also reminds us that the Clinton administration's nuclear-risk-reduction proposals are much more than another foreign giveaway. It is unfortunate that War Scare, so long in the works, does not provide an updated assessment of relations between Russia and the West in the aftermath of NATO's expansion and the Kosovo conflict, when East-West relations have nose-dived. Otherwise, it is a valuable book.AJohn Raymond Walser, U.S. Dept of State, Washington, DC Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Why do some American intelligence officials maintain fallout shelters and private contingency plans to evacuate their families in the event of a Russian nuclear strikeeven in today's post-Cold War era of U.S.-Russian partnership? The frightening answer lies within the pages of War Scare, a terrifying assessment of the prospect for nuclear holocaust in our day. Written by Peter Vincent Pry, a former CIA military analyst, War Scare provides a history of our country's little-known brushes with nuclear war and warns that, contrary to popular opinion and the assurances of our political leaders, the possibility of a Russian attack still exists. Nuclear deterrence has been the foundation of Western security for the last 50 years, but since the end of the Cold War, Russian military doctrine has become more destabilizing, and much more dangerous, than is commonly believed.By making use of a wealth of declassified and unclassified material, Dr. Pry illustrates how Russia's brutal past continues to shape the consciousness and decision making of its leaders, many of whom are unreconstructed ideologues from the old Soviet regime. Gripped by a perpetual perception of imminent threata war scarethe Russian General Staff, which controls the technical capability of launching a nuclear strike, has shown itself to be unstable at best. The author explores recent history and near-disasters such as the Bosnian crisis, the Norway missile incident, and U.S. air strikes on Iraq from the perspective of the Russian General Staff, believing that only by understanding their viewpoint can we minimize the risk of unintentionally provoking a deadly attack. Wary of NATO expansion and reeling from the Russian economy's descent into chaos, the General Staff may interpret Western military exercises and operations in the Middle East and elsewhere as concealing surprise aggression against Russia. This is a grave situation, indeed, as even after the START I, II, and III agreements, Russia will retain enough nuclear weapons to destroy the worldnot to mention significantly expanded chemical and biological warfare capability. War Scare convincingly shows that we ignore these facts at our peril. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.",20th century;books;history;international & world politics;military;military science;modern (16th-21st centuries);national & international security;nuclear;politics & government;politics & social sciences;russian & former soviet union;specific topics;weapons & warfare;world,15 +0674003012,"Sharing America's Neighborhoods: The Prospects for Stable Racial Integration Sharing America's Neighborhoods represents the most thorough, sophisticated, and comprehensive statistical analysis of neighborhood racial stability and transition that has ever been produced. Ellen challenges the conventional wisdom about 'white flight' and presents a fundamentally optimistic message about integration. It is a message that needs to be heard now. --George Galster, Wayne State UniversitySharing America's Neighborhoods will become the definitive work on neighborhood racial change. Ellen's approach to the mechanisms by which integration is achieved is far beyond what other scholars are doing, nor has any other scholar working on this problem brought together such a wealth of materials. --Richard P. Taub, University of ChicagoEllen provides a new take on an old debate and...a fine example of what it means to do one's homework--and field work, too...In Sharing America's Neighborhoods, Ellen suggests that the still relatively low extent of true integration may have less to do with 'white flight,' (the abandonment by whites of neighborhoods that are 'tipped' by African-American newcomers) than with 'white avoidance,' (the reluctance of whites to move into areas of heavy black concentration). She suggests this is due both to the prevalence of negative stereotypes about the financial stability of such places and to the assumed poor quality of life to be found in them. --Peter Rose (Christian Science Monitor 20010111) Ingrid Gould Ellen is Assistant Professor, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University.",anthropology;books;cultural;demography;discrimination & racism;ethnic studies;minority studies;politics & government;politics & social sciences;public affairs & policy;race relations;social sciences;social work;sociology;specific demographics,15 +0138302588,"Spectrum : A Communicative Course in English Level 6 (Student Workbook) Spectrum: A Communicative Course in English, by Diane Warshawksy and Sandra Costinett (Donald R.H. Byrd, Project Director), is a complete six-level, four skills course for adult and young adult learners of English. Spectrum features a unique ""natural"" approach to language learning: Rich language input is provided in authentic conversations accompanied by receptive activities that help students absorb new functions, structures, and vocabulary. Real-life language tasks offer both focused practice and opportunities for natural interaction, promoting both fluency and accuracy. Students progress from the beginning to the advanced level as they follow a comprehensive and carefully graded syllabus. Spectrum also features: Thematically based lessons Comprehensive coverage of all four skills Listening activities in both the Student Book and Workbook An audio program with authentic-sounding conversations, telephone messages, public announcements, and broadcasts A complete testing package --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.",assessment;books;dictionaries;dictionaries & thesauruses;education;education & reference;education theory;english;foreign language study & reference;language & grammar;new;reference;schools & teaching;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +0806995793,How To Tie Scarves Text: English (translation) Original Language: German,& style;arts & photography;beauty;books;crafts;crafts & hobbies;decorative arts & design;education & reference;fashion;fitness & dieting;grooming;health;hobbies & home;needlecrafts & textile crafts;textile & costume,15 +0525936378,"A Dangerous Liaison: One Woman's Journey into a World of Aristocracy, Depravity, and Obsession One can imagine an acquaintance, on listening to deBorchgrave's disquietingly intimate tale of her failed marriage to a baron and their life in Belgium, politely trying to end the conversation by suggesting she write a book about it. Unfortunately, she has, in tedious detail. The author, a freelance writer, offers explicit accounts of the couple's intense, sometimes sadistic lovemaking; of group lesbian sex as foreplay to group mixed-gender sex; of incest between the baron and his sister. So besotted was her husband Jacques with the sybaritic, that he was enraged when the author declined to sexually initiate his 16-year-old son; and his anger at her refusal to have her breasts enlarged surgically, as did his first wife, festered. The author and the baron met in 1977, and after a three-year courtship--during which he clothed her (no irony intended) and took her on holidays to St. Tropez--they married. His family was ambivalent about the new baroness: that she was raised in Boston and was the daughter of an attorney were in her favor; that she was a Manhattan Jew and brought no dowry were not. The specifics we're presented are so exhaustive that one is surprised to learn that this was a marriage of just one year's duration. The baron committed suicide in 1989. Photos not seen by PW . Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. A real-life Beauty and the Beast. Only in de Borchgrave's breathless memoir, the male lead isn't a monster with a noble soul but a nobleman with a monstrous soul--and the love scenes are strictly adults-only. In 1977, the author (ne Heller), a young Barnard graduate living a ``fast-track'' life in Manhattan, falls into a gothic romance: ``I was aware of the tall, handsome man in the [airplane] seat next to me...telling me that he was Jacques de Borchgrave''- -a.k.a. Baron de Borchgrave, son of one of Belgium's noblest families. Before long, Sheri is sharing the baron's suite in St. Tropez, succumbing to his sweet nothings: ``Now that I've seen your body on the beach, your soft curves...I want to caress those curves...Sheri, I desire you furiously.'' The castles and a life of indolent luxury don't turn off Sheri, either, and soon she's tying the knot, despite reservations--especially about the breast- enlargement surgery that Jacques insists she have. When Sheri postpones the surgery, the baron explodes in a rage, but calms down long enough for her to learn that she's only the latest of several women he's planned to mutate into a Stepford wife. It takes months longer to learn of his yen for sex games--revealed as Sheri watches a nude swimming party devolve into an orgy; catches the baron in bed with his sister; and is coerced into having sex with three women at once. But Jacques has such impeccable manners (``His expertise and elegance in handling utensils was like great theater'') that it's going to take more--like rages that verge on homicidal mania--for her to split. Ironically, the baron puts a bullet into his head before a divorce comes through, and now Sheri is a baroness for life. For a blue-blooded bodice-ripping morality tale, this isn't half bad. (Photos--not seen) -- Copyright 1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.",20th century;americas;biographies & memoirs;books;death & grief;history;journalists;professionals & academics;self-help;specific groups;suicide;united states;women;women in history;world,15 +0631198083,"Revolutionary France 1770-1880 Historians of modern France know that the 19th century unfolded like a slowmotion replay of the great revolution of 1789. What is unique and original about this political history is that it places the revolutions of 1789, 1830, 1848, and 1871 within one overarching democratic tradition. Furet (history, Univ. of Chicago, and director of studies at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris), a noted scholar of the period, theorizes that only the victory of republicans over monarchists in 1876-77 solidified and achieved the ideals first envisioned in 1789 of civic equality and political liberty. His interpretation challenges the traditional view that the Napoleonic years ""closed"" the revolutionary era. This sweeping yet richly detailed narrative history of French democracy during the 19th century should interest students of French history as well as cultural and political historians.- Marie Marmo Mullaney, Caldwell Coll., N.J.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. ""An outstanding work of synthesis and imagination."" Ian McIntyre, The Times""This brilliant book by one of France's leading historians is the second to be published in a five-volume History of France from 987 to 1987. It is as elegantly written as it is translated. The style is lively."" Sunday Telegraph""Everyone interested in the French Revolution and its consequences should read this important, stimulating and accessible book."" Times Literary Supplement ""Anyone with an interest in the period will find, along with a rich and powerful narrative, some remarkably stimulating, profound and humane reflections on France's complex political experience."" Times Higher Education Supplement ""An impressive, even dazzling achievement."" London Review of Books ""Francois Furet has a good claim to be considered the leading living historian of the French revolution. A very well written book, skilfully translated by Antonia Nevill."" History Today ""The bicentennial of the French Revolution has brought forth many fine histories of that pivotal event in as many languages. But none has attained the scope of Furet's volume in the projected five-volume history of France from 987 AD to 1987. Superbly translated from the French by Antonia Nevill, Furet's handsome volume charts a critical century in that 1,000 years."" Journal of Interdisciplinary History Text: English (translation) Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. This is an account of 110 years of turbulence and change. At the offset there were not one, but two revolutions: by intent the first was egalitarian, the second - Bonaparte's - authoritarian. The tension between the two characterized the period and shaped the Republic that in the end emerged from the ruins of the Ancien Regime. The narrative begins in the last years of Louis XVI. The author provides a graphic account of the years leading up to the Revolution and of the Revolution itself. The sovereignty of the people was as absolute as the monarchy it replaced, and the Terror was its tragic and inevitable consequence. In 1799, after a well planned and executed military coup, Bonaparte seized power and within five years had made himself France's first emperor. Napoleon conquered not only half of Europe but the aspirations of the Revolution, and put in place the laws and institutions by which France is still largely governed. Yet the Revolutionary ideology of liberty and equality survived Napoleon and two restorations of the monarchy, reemerging in the popular uprisings of 1830, 1848 and 1871, and finally finding constitutional expression in the Third Republic of 1871.Revolutionary France is a vivid narrative history. It is also a radical reinterpretation of the period, and testimony to the power both of ideas and of personality in movements of the past. Francois Furet is Director of Studies at the cole des Hautes tudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris, and Professor of History at the University of Chicago. He is considered throughout the world to be the most outstanding living historian of the French Revolution.",18th century;19th century;books;education & reference;europe;foreign language study & reference;france;history;humanities;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;research & publishing guides;used & rental textbooks;world;writing,15 +0387289399,"Andean Archaeology III: North and South (v. 3) From the reviews: ""A revision of the Peruvian Co-tradition as first elaborated in the 1940a (TM)s by Wendell C. Bennett and others. As the premise for a volume it is definitely important and also timely, especially in the light of new models for cultural trajectories in the Andes a ] . I whole-heartedly agree with Isbell and Silverman a ] that this is a probably one of the most important sites to emerge in recent Andean scholarship."" (Kevin Lane, Antiquity, Vol. 82, 2008) This book is intended to continue the dynamic, current problem-oriented approach to the field of Andean Archaeology that started with Andean Archaeology I and Andean Archaeology II. In this volume, the strong cultural differences between northern and southern regions of the Central Andes are examined and the conditions under which these differences evolved are explored. Andean Archaeology III combines up-to-date research, diverse theoretical platforms, and far-reaching interpretations.",americas;ancient;anthropology;archaeology;books;history;humanities;incan;new;peru;politics & social sciences;social sciences;sociology;south america;used & rental textbooks,15 +0321089235,"Study and Critical Thinking Skills in College (5th Edition) Presenting a unique integration of study and critical thinking skills designed to help readers achieve college success, Study and Critical Thinking Skills in College discusses the active learning strategies and techniques that develop readers' proficiency in interacting with academic material. The author emphasizes the cognitive approach to learning, the basis for how to apply study skills to academic disciplines, and how to identify early warning signs of academic difficulty. Critical thinking tips and activities are included in every chapter. The book includes comprehensive coverage of how to apply study skills to academic disciplines and instruction on how to identify early warning signs of academic difficulty. At the end of every chapter, ""Thinking Ahead"" sections offer readers pragmatic motivation for excelling in college: their success in work depends on it. This integrated coverage of workplace material is exciting and unique. Integrated coverage of using electronic channels to enhance various study skills emphasizes the importance of mastering these new forms of communication and research. For those interested in developing their study skills.",books;college & university;creative writing & composition;education;education & reference;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;new;research & publishing guides;schools & teaching;study skills;studying & workbooks;used & rental textbooks;writing,15 +0195067223,"Pornography and Representation in Greece and Rome ""The high scholarly level of the informative essays and the carefully selected illustrations provide a rare compendium of sources and a sophisticated yet accessible comment on topics today's students hunger to know but, with rare exceptions, are not served as nutritious a course as this banquet of delights offers.""--Paul B. Harvey, Pennsylvania State University""An excellent collection of essays on eroticism which fulfills a significant gap....Useful for any classicist in literature, art, sociology, and classical culture.""--Clifford Braerlmas, St. John Fisher College""A fine, stimulating, and challenging collection. A superb compliment to other current works on sexuality in the ancient world.""--James A. Francis, Rollins College""As a set these papers make a substantial contribution to classical studies, bringing to bear a complex feminist perspective in an informed, clear, compelling way. This is very much needed, and should have considerable appeal to classicists, feminists, critics and students, and to anyone interested in antiquity and sexuality.""--David Konstan, Brown University""The authors add significantly to the understanding of sexuality in Greece and Rome by applying feminist theory, among others, to their analyses. The volume is remarkable in part for its feminist authorship....But it is also remarkable for the inclusion of material previously unavailable to the nonclassicist, for the variety and range of interpretations, and for the discussions of literary texts side by side with visual art....The 13 contributors represent some of the most recent and provocative work in classical scholarship to date. The handy timeline will help the general reader; the bibliography is particularly useful for the general reader and specialist alike.""--Choice""Most of the papers contain solid scholarship and make an important contribution to understanding classical social and cultural history.""--Bowling Green Daily News""This collection shows that imaginative scholarship can still yield fresh insights.""--American Historical Review""One of the very few large-scale applications of feminist theory to Greco-Roman antiquity.""--Richlin, XI""Well-produced...the authors should be congratulated for tackling the issues rigorously and without straitjacketing their responses.""--The Historian --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Amy Richlin is at University of Southern California, Los Angeles. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",books;criticism & theory;europe;greece;history;history & criticism;humanities;literature & fiction;new;philosophy;politics & social sciences;pornography;social sciences;used & rental textbooks;world,15 +0321278461,"Making a Movie in iMovie and iDVD: Visual QuickProject Guide If you're like many users, you may just now be figuring out what Apple may have neglected to mention: A built-in movie studio-in the form of the free iMovie and iDVD apps included in Mac OS X-does not a moviemaker make. This book, however, does! Realizing that you won't want to waste a single minute reading about all you can do with iMovie and iDVD, best-selling author Jeff Carlson cuts straight to the chase in this compact, low-priced volume, using simple project-based instruction and big, colorful screen shots to guide you through the process of making your first movie with iMovie and iDVD. By focusing on a single goal (making that first movie) rather than exploring every option and feature, Jeff demonstrates the quickest, easiest, smartest route to cinematic success. Each short lesson builds on the last as you learn how to shoot, edit, and produce your own movies and then distribute them on DVDs to share with friends, family, and colleagues.",apple;audio & video editing;books;computer science;computers & technology;digital media management;graphics & multimedia;graphics & visualization;home computing & how-to;new;programming;software;used & rental textbooks;web design;web development & design,15 +0789207117,"Simply Safari In our culture, the word safari--which means journey in Swahili--conjures exotic images: romantic treks across desert plains rife with wild animals, journeys through dense jungles and down winding rivers, and the stylish indulgence popularized by early explorers like Captain William Cornwallis and depicted in movies like Out of Africa. Nowadays, Africa still attracts adventurous travelers who want to experience wilderness in the style of these early explorers. Lucky for them, many camps and lodges perpetuate these traditions, adopting the decorative style and offering many creature comforts to provide at once a romanticized way of ""roughing it"" and an experience of great luxury. In Simply Safari, Swaziland-based wildlife photographers Daryl and Sharna Balfour illustrate a broad spectrum of architectural and decorative styles--from the more traditional to the most modern, and from the original tented safari style to motifs more reminiscent of a luxury hotel in the wild. The authors take readers on a photographic tour of 26 lodges in seven southern African states, including Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, illustrating the dynamic combination of primitive architecture and the high decorative style of European explorers. They depict romanticized versions of safari life ranging from a tree-house camp in Zambia, high on the banks of the Zambezi River, to the air-conditioned luxury of South Africa's Shamwari Lodge. Botswana's Abu Camp on the Okavango Delta offers lavishly furnished tents with polished teak floors, a custom-made mahogany sleigh bed, and solid brass and copper bathtubs imported from Italy. Sossusvlei, Ongava, and Skeleton Coast safari camps in Namibia avoid competing with the stunning setting by relying on the simplicity of raw materials and natural textures. Combinations of vibrant earth tones and natural materials such as canvas, wood, stone, and thatch blend effortlessly to delight the eye without detracting from the views beyond. Sumptuous photographs and inspiring text will entice those who want to transform their homes--whether city apartments or rambling country spreads--into exotic retreats that call to mind these breathtaking African locales. A handy source list is included to make it easy for readers to find many of the home furnishings pictured. Contact information for the featured lodges is included for those inspired to experience safari life firsthand. --Robin Donovan With appeal for designers and home owners, this lavish volume shows how to combine African simplicity with colonial grandeur to create interiors with safari style. Daryl and Sharna Balfour are renowned wildlife photographers based in Swaziland. They have also written and photographed Abbeville's African Elephants: A Celebration of Majesty.",adventure;africa;architecture;books;crafts;decoration & ornament;general;hobbies & home;home decorating & design;home improvement & design;interior design;professional & technical;reference;specialty travel;travel,15 +1590593758,"Competitive MINDSTORMS: A Complete Guide to Robotic Sumo using LEGO(r) MINDSTORMS Competitive MINDSTORMS combines the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotics Invention System (RIS) with the game of robotic sumo. It shows you how to design, build, program, and unleash autonomous creations of amazing potential: sumo-bots. With these robots, youll push, ram, outwit, and baffle your opponents sumo-bot on a robotic sumo arena. This is the book that will help make sure its your sumo-bot left standing when the battle is over. From the lightning-fast Zip-Bam-Bot to the heavyweight Gargantuan-Bot, Competitive MINDSTORMS offers seven complete projects and plenty of tricks to widen your MINDSTORMS horizons. Illustrated, easy-to-follow building instructions guide you through advanced construction techniques, using pieces from the RIS and its expansion packs. The downloadable programs presented in this book demonstrate basic to extreme sumo-bot programming, and youll find thorough coverage of how to run and test each one. Competitive MINDSTORMS reveals techniques for competing in each of the three different robotic sumo strategies it presents: small and fast, medium-class, and big sumo. Youll find out the purpose of counter-rotating wheels, see how to design slopes--also known as inclined planes or wedges--to run underneath an opponent, learn how to effectively program your sumo-bots, discover the undocumented secrets of successfully participating in and hosting robotic sumo events, and much more. Competitive MINDSTORMS teaches you essential and advanced robotic sumo concepts and techniques. And in no time at all, youll be the most feared LEGO MINDSTORMS robotic sumo contestant for miles around. David J. Perdue, like many others, played with LEGO sets as a young child. However, LEGO MINDSTORMS became David's main hobby when he picked up a LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotics Invention System. Immediately, he saw that he had a natural talent with the set. He purchased thousands of pieces, spent countless hours building and programming, and devoured thousands of pages of documentation to learn as much as he could. After passing the beginner stage, David let loose his imagination and won three Special Mention awards for his creations, from the LEGO MINDSTORMS web site within a period of less than six months. He then went on to become a devout LEGO computer-aided design (CAD) fan, and uses the system to document his creations. David currently resides in the Austin, Texas area, where he builds, writes, programs, and updates his web site at www.davidjperdue.com.",artificial intelligence;books;computer science;computer technology;computers & technology;engineering;human vision & language systems;new;professional & technical;programming;software design;software design & engineering;software development;testing & engineering;used & rental textbooks,15 +0226000699,The System of Professions: An Essay on the Division of Expert Labor Andrew Abbott is the Ralph Lewis Professor and Chairman of the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago.,artificial intelligence;books;business & finance;business & investing;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;expert systems;new;politics & social sciences;popular economics;reference;social sciences;sociology;used & rental textbooks,15 +013028324X,"Psychological Statistics Using SPSS for Windows Preface I first began writing this book seven years ago to fill a need. I had been asked to initiate a half-year course on Computer Applications in Psychological Research, and planned to place much of the emphasis on data analysis. The prerequisite was a full-course Introductory Statistics course in which students learned the basis of probability theory, t-tests, single- and two-factor completely randomized design analysis of variance, and bivariate regression. I found when I looked for a textbook that would meet our needs, that there didn't appear to be anything suitable. There were traditional statistics textbooks that dealt with some of the more complex procedures that we wanted to cover like multiple regression and factor analysis, etc., manuals that focussed primarily on communicating with computer packages, or annotated manuals that by-and-large dealt with the simpler analytic procedures such as cross-tabs, tests of means, etc. What the course needed, however, was a textbook that showed students how to interact with SPSS, how to understand the output and how to interpret it, and, just as importantly, one that provided the fundamentals underlying the procedures. In my view, this required a mid-level statistics book that students could read and understand, without being bogged down in computational formulae and mathematical notation. I felt, however, that the textbook should also explain the procedures so that students could see the implications of their analyses. Many computer programs are very comprehensive and versatile, but I felt that it was best to instruct readers on the basics that they needed, on the assumption that they could experiment with the extensions after they understood the fundamentals. This book has undergone a number of revisions (the first few versions dealt with the DOS version of SPSS), and unpublished copies have been used as the textbook since the beginning. Initially, I also required our students to purchase a more manual-type textbook, but it soon became apparent that the students had little need for that sort of book. Once they became familiar with the system, they learned how to make use of the Help files, or simply to experiment on their own. A more important need, it appeared, was a book that explained the basic procedures in a clear and coherent fashion. Although the book was initially intended for a third-year honors-level course, I found that graduate students and colleagues also found it helpful. Students in my graduate class in Research Design claimed that they found it useful to read the relevant chapters in my book before taking on the textbooks that I had chosen for the course. They claimed that it helped to make the textbooks more readable. Colleagues have also noted that it has served to remind them of analytic procedures that they hadn't used in some time. Some members of other faculties and other universities similarly report that the book has been useful in their courses, and one reviewer of the penultimate manuscript suggested that the book would be useful for a graduate-level textbook in some departments. My intention in writing this book was to keep it short and simple. Many statistical concepts are relatively straightforward, and I have attempted to provide simple explanations of the concepts and principles, wherever possible. On occasions, I have had to admit that further explanation was beyond the scope of the book, but I have tried to keep this to a minimum, and to point to clear sources for further study. I have presented some formulae where I thought it would help the description, but I have refrained, in general, from showing many equations with lengthy computational exercises. It seems that with computers able to do the majority of computations, attention to computational niceties is unnecessary. The one exception to this generalization is in the discussions of post hoc tests following an analysis of variance. There I have given worked out examples, and have referred tangentially to a computer program, post hoc, that I have that will perform these computations for you. Readers of this book will find some elements that are generally not found in other books. In addition to instructions on how to perform the major analytic procedures in both SPSS 8.0 and SPSS 9.0, there are other elements that are unique. Each chapter has a brief history section on the technique and related issues. I believe this is useful to place the procedures into historical perspective. Students often miss the fact that analytic procedures are interrelated and that they evolve over time. Chapter 1 presents a general and simple overview of different types of statistics, and uniquely, it seems presents among other things the computational formulae used in SPSS for measures of skewness and kurtosis. Chapter 2 reviews various forms of the t-test, showing the relation between the independent and paired t-test, and indicating how they relate to the Critical ratio. Chapter 3 presents a simplified discussion of the single-factor completely randomized design, discusses issues such as the percentage of variance accounted for, defining both w2 and n2 and showing the relation between the two (a unique feature), and explains the general rationale underlying post hoc tests of means. This is extended in Chapter 4 to a discussion of two-factor completely randomized design analyses of variance and the meaning and significance of both omnibus and partial n2 directing attention to the calculation of partial n2 showing its relevance to the concept of power. The interpretation of results is stressed as it is in many other books, but more is made of the importance of reporting and interpreting power estimates that are associated with the F-ratios. This is continued in the subsequent chapters dealing with analysis of variance since it would seem to be as valuable to report n2 and power estimates associated with each F-ratio as it is to report the alpha level. Chapter 5 presents the single factor repeated measures analysis of variance (and by implication the randomized blocks design). A novel feature of this chapter is that is presents both the univariate and multivariate approaches to the analysis of such data, discussing the assumptions underlying each, and their relative merits and shortcomings. Split-plot analysis of variance is considered in Chapter 6, again from both the univarirate and multivariate perspectives. Issues associated with tests of simple main effects are discussed in some detail, and differences between the SPSS approach to tests of means and standard textbook approaches are indicated. Chapter 7 considers the chi-square analysis of categorical data. A unique feature of this chapter is its discussion of post hoc procedures to aid in the interpretation of a significant chi-square obtained from a table that is larger than 2 x 2. Most sources are silent on this, but the present chapter describes three different methods that might be followed, and discusses the advantages and limitations associated with each of them. Chapter 8 presents bivariate regression and correlation, showing the precise meaning of each. It also presents a number of tests of significance involving correlation coefficients that are not readily available in most textbooks. Chapter 9 is the largest chapter. It discusses the general logic underlying multiple regression and multiple correlation, and outlines the generality of this analytic procedure. It distinguishes between direct and indirect procedures in building an equation, and highlights the issues involved in the use of this equation. It discusses what a ""prediction"" equation means, and what it doesn't mean, and considers issues concerning the ""best"" predictor, and the interpretation of regression coefficients, showing the direct connection between a part correlation and a regression coefficient. In addition, the chapter deals with the issue of moderator variables and nonlinear relationships. Factor analysis is discussed in Chapter 10, with emphasis on basic factor theory, the principles of rotation, and the interpretation of solutions. Chapter 11 presents multivariate analysis of variance, and discusses the use and application of SPSS GLM and SPSS MANOVA. It shows how one might proceed to interpret a canonical variate, and some of the issues involved in this interpretation. A relatively unique feature of this chapter is the presentation of the formulae (with numerical examples) for the various multivariate tests of significance and their respective degrees of freedom. Each chapter is preceded by a Table of Contents. This is provided to help the reader to see how the chapter is organized, and to emphasize the major elements and constructs involved in that chapter. I recommend to my students that they consider the chapter outline carefully before they start reading, and to think about the organization of the material. Of course, the Table of Contents for each chapter also helps someone to look up some specific aspect. Many individuals have provided assistance and advice in the preparation of this book. This includes the many students who have used earlier versions (as well as this one) as the textbook in our course on Computer Applications in Psychological Research for the last eight years. Many have offered suggestions, comments and criticisms that have made their way into the final form presented here. Also, many of my colleagues have given me valuable feedback for which I express my sincere appreciation. These include Professor R. W. J. (Jim) Neufeld, with whom I have discussed many statistical issues, as well as Professors Ken McRae, Sampo Paunonen, and Tom Spalding, who have used earlier versions of the book in their sections of Computer Applications in Psychological Research. From pointing out ambiguities to offering editorial comment, they have offered moral support, advice, and/or suggestions that I believe have been of enormous benefit to the final product. Finally, I would like to thank the following reviewers for their helpful comments on the penultimate version of this book: Gerald Gibb, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Leslie Gill, Eastern New Mexico University; Charles Halcomb, Wichita State University; and Miguel Quinones, Rice University.Robert C. Gardner This unique text on psychological statistics 1) provides the general rationale underlying many statistical procedures commonly used in psychology, 2) covers a wide range of topicsfrom the logic of statistical inference to multivariate analysis of variance, and 3) gives simple step-by-step instructions on how to access the relevant SPSS program. Each chapter presents a different procedure e.g., t-tests, factor analysis, etc., and briefly describes the basic concepts, purpose, and history necessary to understanding its strengths and limitations. A concrete example is used for each procedure, with the discussion of the SPSS output being directly linked to the underlying statistical model, so that readers can see how the interpretation of results follows from the nature of that procedure. Chapter topics include statistics, computers, and statistical packages; the t-test; single factor analysis of variance designs; completely randomized factorial designs; single factor repeated measures designs; split plot analysis of variance; chi-square analysis of frequency data; bivariate regression and correlation; multiple regression and multiple correlation; factor analysis; and multivariate analysis of variance. A reference guide for statisticiansto remind them of procedures learned earlier in their careers. Preface I first began writing this book seven years ago to fill a need. I had been asked to initiate a half-year course on Computer Applications in Psychological Research, and planned to place much of the emphasis on data analysis. The prerequisite was a full-course Introductory Statistics course in which students learned the basis of probability theory, t-tests, single- and two-factor completely randomized design analysis of variance, and bivariate regression. I found when I looked for a textbook that would meet our needs, that there didn't appear to be anything suitable. There were traditional statistics textbooks that dealt with some of the more complex procedures that we wanted to cover like multiple regression and factor analysis, etc., manuals that focussed primarily on communicating with computer packages, or annotated manuals that by-and-large dealt with the simpler analytic procedures such as cross-tabs, tests of means, etc. What the course needed, however, was a textbook that showed students how to interact with SPSS, how to understand the output and how to interpret it, and, just as importantly, one that provided the fundamentals underlying the procedures. In my view, this required a mid-level statistics book that students could read and understand, without being bogged down in computational formulae and mathematical notation. I felt, however, that the textbook should also explain the procedures so that students could see the implications of their analyses. Many computer programs are very comprehensive and versatile, but I felt that it was best to instruct readers on the basics that they needed, on the assumption that they could experiment with the extensions after they understood the fundamentals. This book has undergone a number of revisions (the first few versions dealt with the DOS version of SPSS), and unpublished copies have been used as the textbook since the beginning. Initially, I also required our students to purchase a more manual-type textbook, but it soon became apparent that the students had little need for that sort of book. Once they became familiar with the system, they learned how to make use of the Help files, or simply to experiment on their own. A more important need, it appeared, was a book that explained the basic procedures in a clear and coherent fashion. Although the book was initially intended for a third-year honors-level course, I found that graduate students and colleagues also found it helpful. Students in my graduate class in Research Design claimed that they found it useful to read the relevant chapters in my book before taking on the textbooks that I had chosen for the course. They claimed that it helped to make the textbooks more readable. Colleagues have also noted that it has served to remind them of analytic procedures that they hadn't used in some time. Some members of other faculties and other universities similarly report that the book has been useful in their courses, and one reviewer of the penultimate manuscript suggested that the book would be useful for a graduate-level textbook in some departments. My intention in writing this book was to keep it short and simple. Many statistical concepts are relatively straightforward, and I have attempted to provide simple explanations of the concepts and principles, wherever possible. On occasions, I have had to admit that further explanation was beyond the scope of the book, but I have tried to keep this to a minimum, and to point to clear sources for further study. I have presented some formulae where I thought it would help the description, but I have refrained, in general, from showing many equations with lengthy computational exercises. It seems that with computers able to do the majority of computations, attention to computational niceties is unnecessary. The one exception to this generalization is in the discussions of post hoc tests following an analysis of variance. There I have given worked out examples, and have referred tangentially to a computer program, post hoc, that I have that will perform these computations for you. Readers of this book will find some elements that are generally not found in other books. In addition to instructions on how to perform the major analytic procedures in both SPSS 8.0 and SPSS 9.0, there are other elements that are unique. Each chapter has a brief history section on the technique and related issues. I believe this is useful to place the procedures into historical perspective. Students often miss the fact that analytic procedures are interrelated and that they evolve over time. Chapter 1 presents a general and simple overview of different types of statistics, and uniquely, it seems presents among other things the computational formulae used in SPSS for measures of skewness and kurtosis. Chapter 2 reviews various forms of the t-test, showing the relation between the independent and paired t-test, and indicating how they relate to the Critical ratio. Chapter 3 presents a simplified discussion of the single-factor completely randomized design, discusses issues such as the percentage of variance accounted for, defining both w2 and n2 and showing the relation between the two (a unique feature), and explains the general rationale underlying post hoc tests of means. This is extended in Chapter 4 to a discussion of two-factor completely randomized design analyses of variance and the meaning and significance of both omnibus and partial n2 directing attention to the calculation of partial n2 showing its relevance to the concept of power. The interpretation of results is stressed as it is in many other books, but more is made of the importance of reporting and interpreting power estimates that are associated with the F-ratios. This is continued in the subsequent chapters dealing with analysis of variance since it would seem to be as valuable to report n2 and power estimates associated with each F-ratio as it is to report the alpha level. Chapter 5 presents the single factor repeated measures analysis of variance (and by implication the randomized blocks design). A novel feature of this chapter is that is presents both the univariate and multivariate approaches to the analysis of such data, discussing the assumptions underlying each, and their relative merits and shortcomings. Split-plot analysis of variance is considered in Chapter 6, again from both the univarirate and multivariate perspectives. Issues associated with tests of simple main effects are discussed in some detail, and differences between the SPSS approach to tests of means and standard textbook approaches are indicated. Chapter 7 considers the chi-square analysis of categorical data. A unique feature of this chapter is its discussion of post hoc procedures to aid in the interpretation of a significant chi-square obtained from a table that is larger than 2 x 2. Most sources are silent on this, but the present chapter describes three different methods that might be followed, and discusses the advantages and limitations associated with each of them. Chapter 8 presents bivariate regression and correlation, showing the precise meaning of each. It also presents a number of tests of significance involving correlation coefficients that are not readily available in most textbooks. Chapter 9 is the largest chapter. It discusses the general logic underlying multiple regression and multiple correlation, and outlines the generality of this analytic procedure. It distinguishes between direct and indirect procedures in building an equation, and highlights the issues involved in the use of this equation. It discusses what a ""prediction"" equation means, and what it doesn't mean, and considers issues concerning the ""best"" predictor, and the interpretation of regression coefficients, showing the direct connection between a part correlation and a regression coefficient. In addition, the chapter deals with the issue of moderator variables and nonlinear relationships. Factor analysis is discussed in Chapter 10, with emphasis on basic factor theory, the principles of rotation, and the interpretation of solutions. Chapter 11 presents multivariate analysis of variance, and discusses the use and application of SPSS GLM and SPSS MANOVA. It shows how one might proceed to interpret a canonical variate, and some of the issues involved in this interpretation. A relatively unique feature of this chapter is the presentation of the formulae (with numerical examples) for the various multivariate tests of significance and their respective degrees of freedom. Each chapter is preceded by a Table of Contents. This is provided to help the reader to see how the chapter is organized, and to emphasize the major elements and constructs involved in that chapter. I recommend to my students that they consider the chapter outline carefully before they start reading, and to think about the organization of the material. Of course, the Table of Contents for each chapter also helps someone to look up some specific aspect. Many individuals have provided assistance and advice in the preparation of this book. This includes the many students who have used earlier versions (as well as this one) as the textbook in our course on Computer Applications in Psychological Research for the last eight years. Many have offered suggestions, comments and criticisms that have made their way into the final form presented here. Also, many of my colleagues have given me valuable feedback for which I express my sincere appreciation. These include Professor R. W. J. (Jim) Neufeld, with whom I have discussed many statistical issues, as well as Professors Ken McRae, Sampo Paunonen, and Tom Spalding, who have used earlier versions of the book in their sections of Computer Applications in Psychological Research. From pointing out ambiguities to offering editorial comment, they have offered moral support, advice, and/or suggestions that I believe have been of enormous benefit to the final product. Finally, I would like to thank the following reviewers for their helpful comments on the penultimate version of this book: Gerald Gibb, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Leslie Gill, Eastern New Mexico University; Charles Halcomb, Wichita State University; and Miguel Quinones, Rice University. Robert C. Gardner",books;education & reference;fitness & dieting;general;health;mathematics;medical books;mental health;new;psychology;psychology & counseling;reference;science & math;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0275943097,"War Heroes: True Stories of Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients ""This book honors the men of our country who truly deserve the recognition of helping to make our nation free; men who were willing to sacrifice their own lives, many in the early years of their manhood, for the ideals of freedom. This book tells the exciting and incredible true stories of some of these great men who are the recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor--the highest award given to American servicemen for valor in battle.""-J. Elliott Williams, President Congressional Medal of Honor Society In this extraordinary book, 15 recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor tell the stories of the actions for which they received their awards. KENT DELONG is the attending physician of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.",books;education & reference;history;humanities;life & institutions;military;national & international security;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;specific topics;united states;used & rental textbooks,15 +0807121185,"From George Wallace to Newt Gingrich: Race in the Conservative Counterrevolution, 1963-1994 (Walter Lynwood Fleming Lectures in Southern History) In his 1995 biography of Wallace, The Politics of Rage, LSU professor Carter called the former Alabama governor, ""the most influential loser in twentieth century American politics."" Wallace saw in America's white suburbs a racism that, while perhaps not as outspoken as that in the South, could still be exploited. The three lectures that form the bulk of this book were given in 1991 when Carter was working on The Politics of Rage, so some of the argument will sound familiar. But it is short and focused, so readers who weren't willing to devote over 500 pages to Wallace can discover his lasting effect on American politics. If Wallace took the issue of race to the rest of the nation, Nixon embedded it in a set of social issues and attitudes: ""The trick lay in sympathizing with and appealing to the fears of angry whites without appearing to become an extremist and driving away moderates-or, as Ehrlichman described the process, to present a position on crime, education, or public housing in such a way that a voter could 'avoid admitting to himself that he was attracted by a racist appeal.'"" In the 1980s, Republicans were able to embed encoded racial issues (quotas and welfare dependency) in their anti-government campaigning. While Carter has supplemented his original lectures with another chapter that includes the Republican victories of 1994, it addresses Newt Gingrich without mentioning one man who has done some cribbing from the Republican playbook-Bill Clinton. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.",20th century;anthropology;books;conservatism & liberalism;cultural;ethnic studies;history;ideologies & doctrines;modern (16th-21st centuries);political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;specific demographics;united states,15 +080611357X,"My Life on the Plains: Or, Personal Experiences with Indians (Western Frontier Library) George Armstrong Custer was an 1861 West Point graduate and a dashing officer in the United States Cavalry during the Civil War.",19th century;americas;biographies & memoirs;books;historical;history;leaders & notable people;memoirs;military;modern (16th-21st centuries);native american;specific groups;united states;women;world,15 +0131702866,"Conceptualizing and Proposing Qualitative Research (2nd Edition) Using friendly, practical tips and an informal, jargon-free writing style, this text is designed to walk you through the process of conceptualizing and proposing a field-based qualitative study. It provides concrete and straightforward guidance to help you transform your hunches and interests into something that can drive purposeful research. Throughout the text you will find a wealth of: Practical guidelines and conceptual guidance about how to proceed as a qualitative researcher Exercises and applications that focus on aspects of your own developing research and how to put your ideas into practice Real-life examples that highlight the questions, frustrations, insights, and achievements of students who are trying their hand at qualitative research for the first time The second edition of Conceptualizing and Proposing Qualitative Research will scaffold and guide you as you find a direction for your research, move through the critical process of defining and understanding what your research will be, and write your p",assessment;books;education;education & reference;education theory;medical books;methodology;new;politics & social sciences;psychology;research;schools & teaching;sexuality;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0333972473,"Introducing Cultural and Media Studies: A Semiotic Approach 'Focusing on visually mediated culture and linguistic discourses, and revealing all as sites of power / knowledge, interpellation and so on, this book will surely seize the imagination of new undergraduates. It will prove helpful to teachers, too, not least because it includes comprehensive exercises and further activities within each chapter. It could therefore constitute a complete course resource.' - Times Higher Education Supplement Tony Thwaites is Lecturer, and Lloyd Davis is Lecturer, both in the School of English, Media Studies and Art History, University of Queensland, Australia. Warwick Mules is Lecturer in Communication and Media Studies at the University of Central Queensland, Australia.",anthropology;books;communication & media studies;criticism & theory;cultural;history & criticism;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;movements & periods;new;politics & social sciences;social sciences;sociology;used & rental textbooks,15 +0072826207,"Heat Transfer: A Practical Approach with EES CD Yunus A. engel (Turkey) is Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno.",aerospace;books;civil;dynamics;engineering;mechanical;mechanical engineering;mechanics;new;physics;professional & technical;science & math;science & mathematics;thermodynamics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0782140963,"CCIP: MPLS Study Guide Heres the book you need to prepare for Ciscos Implementing Cisco MPLS exam, 640-910.Written by a Cisco internetworking expert who knows exactly what it takes to pass the test, this Study Guide provides:Assessment testing to focus and direct your studiesIn-depth coverage of official exam objectivesHundreds of challenging practice questions, in the book and on the CDAuthoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Core MPLS TechnologyFrame-mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS PlatformsCell-mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS PlatformsMPLS VPN TechnologyMPLS VPN Implementation on Cisco IOSRunning OSPF inside a VPNIncludes Leading-Edge Software Testing Engine with Hundreds of Practice QuestionsTwo Bonus ExamsElectronic Flashcards for PCs, Pocket PCs, and Palm HandheldsEntire Book in Digital Format James Reagan is a trainer and consultant with Reagan Systems located in Melbourne Florida. 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Significance'... the author manages to present his ideas in a way that is both accessible to the general reader and useful to scholars in the relevant fields.' Science Direct'... commendable for its thoughtfulness and good judgment.' Intelligence 33 The testing of intelligence has a long and controversial history. It is not even agreed whether intelligence exists and, if it does whether it can be measured. The debate about it has centred on the nurture versus nature controversy and especially on alleged racial differences and the hertitability of intelligence. This book aims to penetrate the mists of controversy, ideology and prejudice which surround the measurement of intelligence and to provide a clear, non-mathematical treatment drawing on familiar everyday ideas. David J. Bartholomew is Emeritus Professor of Statistics, London School of Economics, Fellow of the British Academy and a former president of the Royal Statistical Society. 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Each chapter offers a vignette of personal experiences on the mountain that delivers a universal message applicable to every business and personal experience, and includes exercises for readers to evaluate their own core values. For example, when two men died on the mountain, Hayhurst realized that his family was more important than reaching the top and re-evaluated his own limits. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. ""The Right Mountain is terrific! It is such a thought-provoking and gripping read that I simply couldn't put it down! I am certain that I will refer to it and ponder its pearls of wisdom many more times."" A. Parasuraman, Professor and Holder of the James McLamore Chair in Marketing, University of Miami, Miami, Florida ""Last night I sat down and read your book and did not get up until I'd finished it. I was completely captivated....Thanks for sharing your story."" Mary Hanley Rodney, London, Ontario ""Thank you for writing the book, telling your story about Everest. The Right Mountain was both inspirational and educational, but beyond that a beautiful publication, it is simply a delight to own."" Robert McLean, Shepparton, Australia ""A book that first captures the heart and then goes on to snare the mind. The lessons go down easy, but they refuse to go away."" H. John Greeniaus, President & CEO, Nabisco, Inc. Based on the author's riveting story of his climb up Mount Everest, The Right Mountain is much more than an adventure story; it is about defining success for yourself in business or in life. Throughout this book, the mountain becomes a metaphor, teaching powerful lessons for business and personal life. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Success. It's one of the most alluring words in our vocabulary. We dream about it. Plan for it. Chase after it. But just what is it we're after? What really defines success? In the eighties, it was simple. Success meant ""climbing higher, going farther"" and everyone was out to claw their way to the top. Today, success if far more personal. It comes from a sense of what we believe as individuals rather than what society tells us to believe. We all need to have our own definition of success. Either we come to terms with that definition, or we risk paying the price: Bankruptcies. Broken marriages. Career crises. Even death.... It happened in 1988, and a man named Jim Hayhurst was there to witness it. Two men died trying to climb Mount Everest. They died because they failed to understand themselves and their goals. The attempted a climb that was not for them. They were not on the right mountain. The Right Mountain is Jim's story of that climb. It is a riveting account of how traditional definitions of success can break down and what can be done to improve them. As part of the 1988 Canadian Expedition to Mount Everest, Jim experienced first hand the monumental challenges involved in climbing the world's highest mountain. He takes you on that expedition, across surging rivers, over treacherous ice fields, and up mountains where temperatures dip to 60 below and winds gust to over 160 miles per hour. He describes the life-threatening experiences that affected each member of the team, the critical choices that had to be made, and the lessons that were learned as a result. More than an adventure story, The Right Mountain is a graphic illustration of what it means to be successful. Not just in terms of short-lived victories. But in terms that are right for the individual, that lead to sustained success and real satisfaction. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. In 1988, Jim Hayhurst, a forty-seven year old ex-advertising executive, became the oldest member of the Canadian Expedition to Mount Everest. The Right Mountain is the riveting story of that climb. He tells you about the life-threatening experiences that affected each member of the team. He describes the critical choices that had to be made, and the lessons that were learned as a result. But it is much more than an adventure story. It is about defining success for yourself on your own terms in your personal life or in your career. The Right Mountain is inspirational. The story is dramatic. The metaphors compelling. And the messages it contains will stay with you long after the story is over. Jim Hayhurst is a father of three, and a successful business executive. Under his leadership, the Hayhurst Group of Companies grew to become one of the top three advertising agencies in Canada. He was also Chairman of Outward Bound Canada. In 1987, he founded The Hayhurst Career Centre, an organization that helps people squeeze more satisfaction out of life. In 1988, he participated in the Everest expedition that would change his life. He put together a slide show of his journey, and soon came to realize that this was much more than a travel story. He began to compare his experiences on the mountain with the challenges we all face in daily life, and found that his Everest climb was a powerful metaphor for defining success. Gradually, a valuable message took shape. He called that message The Right Mountain. Today, Jim Hayhurst presents The Right Mountain speech and slide show to businesses and organizations around the world, helping to change the lives to others.",books;business & investing;fitness & dieting;guides;health;job hunting & careers;leadership;management & leadership;motivational;mountain climbing;mountaineering;personal transformation;psychology & counseling;self-help;sports & outdoors,15 +0745614892,"Jesus in Disneyland: Religion in Postmodern Times 'This is an excellent book. I can't believe that anyone would want to teach about contemporary religion or about postmodernity without recommending this book and using it as a springboard for their own discussions.' Alan Bryman, Professor of Social Research, Loughborough University 'Readers familiar with David Lyon's previous work will find in Jesus in Disneyland the same combination of theoretical awareness, perceptive comment and accessibility that makes his writing so valuable to all those interested in the nature of religion in the modern world. The book elucidates the subtle shift in the world of religion from obligation to consumption - a state of affairs that we need to know more about.' Grace Davie, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Exeter 'The writing is clear and filled with a number of engaging illustrations ... there is a great deal that I very much enjoyed within this book.' LJK, Regent's Reviews'This interesting book explores the implications of postmodernity on religion. At the same time it questions the centrality of the secularization thesis in sociology of religion as well as calling for reflexivity as a more central aspect of sociological endeavour.' British Journal of Sociology'The book is engaging and well-written - that academic rarity, a ""good read"".' Theology Today'This is a beautifully written, imaginative and stimulating account of the place of religion in postmodernity ... a work laden with richness, a freshness of insight and a sense of immediacy.' Journal of Contemporary Religion""Jesus in Disneyland:Religion in Postmodern Times is a highly distinctive and fresh commentary on contemporary religion and late modernity by David Lyon, a writer able to embrace the postmodern cultural turn with gusto and panache."" European Journal of Social Theory""This work provides the most insightful understanding of the contemporary context for this field of study"" Daryl Healea, Religious Studies Review""This book will provide a fruitful way of grasping some of the fortunes of religion in this postmodern era."" Stimulus In this lively and accessible study, David Lyon explores the relationship between religion and postmodernity, through the central metaphor of 'Jesus in Disneyland.' Contemporary disciples of Jesus have used Disneyland for religious events, whilst Disney characters are now probably better known throughout the world than many biblical figures. But this book cautions against seeing it as a simple substitution. Rather, Lyon shows how this metaphor reveals highly innovative and potentially enduring features of contemporary spiritual quests. In the West, many religious institutions have declined in social significance, but what Lyon calls the religious realm, including faith and spirituality, is flourishing in multifarious forms. Throughout the text he examines a wide variety of religious and para-religious behaviour, exploring its relation to issues of identity, cyberculture, consumer culture and social theories of time. Lyon's stimulating use of contemporary case studies illuminates the interconnections between religion and postmodernity in a world where holy wars are waged in cyberspace, New Age self religions resonate with new identity quests, and Pentecostalism sparks globalization from below. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars in the sociology of religion, sociology of culture, social theory, religious studies and theology.. David Lyon is Professor of Sociology at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario",20th century;books;history;humanities;modern;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;philosophy;politics & social sciences;popular culture;religion & spirituality;religious studies;social sciences;sociology;used & rental textbooks,15 +1556158920,"Microsoft Windows 95 Help Authoring Kit: Guide to Creating Help Files for Windows 95 (Microsoft Professional Editions) The Microsoft Windows 95 Help Authoring Kit is an invaluable source for beginning and veteran Help authors, providing all the information and software needed to create online Help files for Windows 95 applications (also for earlier versions of Windows and for Windows NT version 3.51 or later). This comprehensive, easy-to-use kit is brought to you by the team that created online Help for Windows 95. The book is packed with valuable information that reflects hours of usability testing and research. The enclosed CD-ROM contains Help Workshop, formerly known as Help Compiler. Help Workshop introduces a new graphical user interface that makes creating and compiling Help files easier and faster than ever before.",books;computers & technology;education & reference;home computing & how-to;languages & tools;mathematics;microsoft;operating systems;programming;science & math;software;software design;software development;testing & engineering;windows os,15 +0415186641,"Literary Theory (The Basics) ""A comprehensive and enjoyable overview: unlike other recent primers it is accessible without being reductive."" -- Peter Childs, author of Modernism Hans Bertens is based at the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. He is the author of The Idea of the Postmodern (Routledge 1994).",20th century;books;criticism & theory;education & reference;history;history & criticism;humanities;language & grammar;literary theory;literature;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +0674002393,"The Harvard Korean Studies Bibliography This comprehensive resource is easy to use and appropriate for all academic and research libraries; at this price, it will be attractive to public libraries as well as to students and scholars for their personal collections and review. (K. W. Berger Choice 20001201) Kirk W. Larsen is Associate Professor of History at Brigham Young University.",almanacs;almanacs & yearbooks;asia;bibliographies & indexes;books;earth sciences;education & reference;geography;history;korea;publishing & books;regional;research & publishing guides;science & math;writing,15 +185649439X,"The Age of Transition: Trajectory of the World-System, 1945-2025 ""Is there a crisis of world capitalism, or has a truly global economy finally begun to pay off on the original promise of the greatest good for the greatest number? Has the leader of that global realm, the United States, reached the end of its hegemonic predominance, or is it in the robust middle age of its tenure, now bereft of serious antagonists? The Age of Transition shows how a clear theory of history can illluminate the recent past, pose fundamental questions about the present, and offer well-grounded predictions about the ultimate trajectory of capitalism in our time. Their outlook is at once compelling and gloomy, a prophecy of a coming age of turmoil and disorder. Like Fukuyama's The End of History, this book will provoke a lively debate; unlike Fukuyama, Hopkins and Wallerstein know that we may forget about history, but history will not forget about us."" - Bruce Cumings, John Evans Professor of International History and Politics, Northwestern University --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",20th century;21st century;books;business & finance;business & investing;economic history;economics;history;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;popular economics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0415282314,"Tertullian (The Early Church Fathers) 'Features modern translations of Tertullian's Adversus Iudaeos, Scorpiace and De uirginibus uelandis which are supported by individual introductions and copious notes.' - Reviews in Religion and Theology'His sound, scholarly approah and wide acquaintance with modern as well as ancient authorities augurs well for the high standing of the remainder of this collection.' - Theology Rec. Dr. Geoffrey D. Dunn is an Australian Research Council Senior Research Associate in the Centre for Christian Studies, Australian Catholic University. He is also a presbyter (priest) of the Catholic Diocese of Cairns. In recent years has has published more than a dozen articles on North African Christianity.",ancient;books;christian books & bibles;christianity;general;history;humanities;new;religion & spirituality;religious;religious history;religious studies;theology;used & rental textbooks;world,15 +0786417870,"The B-29 Superfortress: A Comprehensive Registry of the Planes and Their Missions Robert A. Mann is a former member of the United States Air Force, and enjoyed a long career in the aerospace industry. He lives in Cookeville, Tennessee. --arba""Densely packed tome of data...huge amounts of information...a great starting point...invaluable"" --Stone & Stone Second World War Books. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Robert A. Mann was a member of the United States Air Force, and enjoyed a long career in the aerospace industry. He lives in Cookeville, Tennessee.",aerospace;aviation;books;engineering;history;humanities;military;military science;military sciences;new;professional & technical;social sciences;transportation;used & rental textbooks;world war ii,15 +0809321807,"Mad to Be Saved: The Beats, the 50's, and Film ""David Sterritt has paid the Beats the double compliment of taking their ideas seriously and then embedding them in a whole zeitgeist full of cultural allies and enemies. The result is that the Beats take on an intellectual three-dimensionality such as one has never seen them exhibit before. This is a ground-breaking study, and a stimulating, energetically written one.""Phillip Lopate, author of Totally, Tenderly, Tragically: A Lifelong Love Affair with Movies""This book successfully enters an existing discourse on the Beats and pop culture, especially film. It enlarges our understanding of both fields by recognizing their interconnection and building upon the current literature.""Regina Weinreich, author of The Spontaneous Poetics of Jack Kerouac: A Study of the Fiction David Sterritt, associate professor of film at Long Island University, is the film critic for the Christian Science Monitor. He is also on the film studies faculty at Columbia University and served for several years on the New York Film Festival selection committee. He is the author of The Films of Alfred Hitchcock, and his collected film criticism is housed by invitation in the Harvard Film Archive at Harvard University.",20th century;americas;beat generation;books;criticism & theory;history;history & criticism;humor & entertainment;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);movements & periods;movies;politics & social sciences;social sciences;united states,15 +1590595629,"Building Online Communities With Drupal, phpBB, and WordPress Robert T. Douglass is a core developer and member of the security team for the Drupal project. As a leading voice in the Drupal community, he works hard to introduce new programmers and webmasters to the joys of building websites with Drupal. To this end, Robert headed Drupal's involvement in the Google Summer of Code, 2005. Robert is a freelance Drupal consultant and programmer, working out of his home in Germany.Mike Little is one of the founders of the WordPress project and is still a contributing developer. He has been programming professionally for 15 years in a variety of languages including PHP, Java, JSP, Perl, and assembler.Jared W. Smith has several years of experience administering, styling, and modifying the phpBB bulletin board software, and designed web sites in different forms for several years before that. He was among the original support team at phpBBHacks.comthe leading distributor of modifications and templates for phpBBwhere he now serves in an advisory role.",books;computer science;computers & technology;internet & web culture;new;online searching;php;programming;programming languages;software design;software design & engineering;software development;testing & engineering;used & rental textbooks;web development & design,15 +1843108232,"Children With Seizures: A Guide For Parents, Teachers, And Other Professionals (JKP Essentials) Dr. Kutscher, in this marvelous book, dispels many of the myths of epilepsy and provides a wonderful review of all aspects of the disorder. He effortlessly moves from diagnosis to treatment to prognosis. Employing humor, common sense, and an outstanding knowledge of epilepsy, Dr. Kutscher's book is truly a tour-de-force.... It is unlikely that readers will put down this book with unanswered questions.... For individuals involved with children with severe epilepsy, this book provides information that cannot be obtained elsewhere. --- Gregory L. Holmes, MD, Professor of Medicine (Neurology) and Pediatrics, Dartmouth Medical School, and Chief of Neurology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterKnowledge is an antidote to fear. --- Martin L. Kutscher, MD Martin L. Kutscher MD is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology of New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, and a partner of Pediatric Neurological Associates in White Plains, NY, where he has worked since 1987 with children who have seizures or other special needs. Dr Kutscher is board certified in Pediatrics and in Neurology with Special Competency in Child Neurology. He received his BA from Columbia University, his MD from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed a pediatric residency at Temple University's St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. His neurology residency and pediatric neurology fellowship were completed at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is the author of Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar and More! The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.",books;children's health;clinical;diseases & physical ailments;epilepsy;fitness & dieting;health;internal medicine;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;neurology;new;pediatrics;used & rental textbooks,15 +1900455749,"Scotland: Land of Mountains Colin Baxter is one of Britain's most influential contemporary photographers, and has dedicated much of his career to capturing the unique features of Scotland's landscape. Des Thompson is the Principal Uplands Adviser in Scottish Natural Heritage. He is also visiting Professor in Environmental Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",books;earth sciences;ecosystems;europe;general;geology;great britain;history;mountains;nature & ecology;science & math;scotland;specialty travel;travel;travel with pets,15 +0470235071,"Henderson's Dictionary of Biological Terms, 11th Edition '...an established and respected work.' (Tissue and Cell) '...a useful, modern and competitively priced reference source.' (Journal of Biological Education) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",biological sciences;biology;biology & life sciences;books;dictionaries & terminology;dictionaries & thesauruses;education & reference;medical books;medicine;nature & ecology;new;reference;science & math;science & mathematics;used & rental textbooks,15 +074326262X,"My Lady Scandalous: The Amazing Life and Outrageous Times of Grace Dalrymple Elliott, Royal Courtesan The antics of today's celebrities aren't a patch on some of the goings-on in late--eighteenth-century England if this book about the life and times of Georgian party-girl Elliott is anything to go by. Married early and soon divorced (for adultery), Grace slept her way to the top, her every move gleefully documented by the scandal sheets of the day. Her only child may have been fathered by the Prince of Wales. A liaison with the fabulously rich Duc d'Orleans landed Grace in Paris in time for the French Revolution, where she came perilously close to being guillotined. No one can say Manning (also the author of several Regency romances) didn't do her homework, and she provides much (sometimes too much) detail about life high and low during the period--English divorce laws, the types of condoms available, the French Revolutionary calendar. Promotional copy is touting this book as something for Jane Austen fans, but Austen's decorous heroines would never have crossed paths with Grace and her cohorts. Great fun. Mary Ellen QuinnCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved ""What a delight! Jo Manning's ""My Lady Scandalous"" brings to life the scandals and excesses of the late Georgian period through the life of a strong, unconventional woman who was not only the mistress of royalty, but who barely survived the Reign of Terror. A feast for lovers of social history, ""My Lady Scandalous"" entertains as well as educates.""-- Mary Jo Putney, ""New York Times"" bestselling author of ""Stolen Magic"" and ""A Kiss of Fate"" Jo Manning is the author of two Regency romances, The Reluctant Guardian and Seducing Mr. Heywood (a Booklist Ten Best Romances of the Year selection), and The Sicilian Amulet, a contemporary romance. She was also the founder and director of the Reader's Digest General Books Library for over twenty years. Manning divides her time between London and Miami Beach. My Lady Scandalous is her first work of nonfiction.",18th century;biographies & memoirs;books;british;england;ethnic & national;europe;france;historical;history;ireland;irish;military;modern (16th-21st centuries);western,15 +B000N2HBRA,"Ruthless People had me thinking that I was coming to meet the devil, Dallas rapper J.R. Ewing once said to Jerry Heller, long-time artist representative and a co-founder of Ruthless Records, home to N.W.A., Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Eazy-E, aka Eric Wright, Heller's partner and label co-founder. Heller's book is in part a response to the anti-Semitic rhetoric thrown his way (especially by O'Shea Jackson, aka Ice Cube) and in part a tribute to Eazy-E. Opening in 1991 with Eazy-E's betrayal by Dr. Dre-rap mogul Andre Young-the bulk of the book covers Heller's work with rap artists, leaping back to Associated Booking in 1963, where he cut his teeth. Heller's volume is a meandering but fascinating personal tour through the sordid underworld of the music business, with its guns and grudges, drugs and bodyguards. Those familiar with Heller only as a rap impresario may be surprised by the extent of his pop culture pedigree; he crossed paths with the likes of Bill Graham and David Geffen, as well as Berry Gordy and Marvin Gaye. Written in an informal style, including gritty conversations transcribed with scatological color intact, the book tracks the collision between street-smart and business-savvy, presenting the prototypes for the rapper/entrepreneur figure that currently dominates the scene-think Diddy or Jay-Z. This should appeal to anyone interested in the history of the hip hop business. A brief discography is included. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Jerry Heller is one of the brightest guys I've ever met. -- Jerry Heller Across five tumultuous decades, Jerry Heller has helped shape American popular music, breaking new talent, developing new trends, and forging an industry-wide reputation as the guy who gets there first. He rose to prominence in the 1960s as a superagent, importing Elton John and Pink Floyd for their first major American tours, and representing Journey, Marvin Gaye, Joan Armatrading, Van Morrison, War, Average White Band, ELO, Eric Burdon, and Crosby-Nash, among many others. In the mid-1980s, Heller was the moving force and marketing genius behind the worldwide emergence of West Coast rap music. He not only cofounded Ruthless Records with Eazy-E, but discovered, signed, or managed the likes of N.W.A., The Black Eyed Peas, Above the Law, The D.O.C., and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Jerry Heller lives in Calabasas, California, with his wife, Gayle, a Realtor for Sotheby's; his sister-in-law, Vicki, an attorney; and their menagerie of animals.Gil Reavill is a journalist, author, and screenwriter who lives in Westchester County, New York.",arts & literature;arts & photography;biographies & memoirs;books;business;entertainers;humor & entertainment;kindle ebooks;kindle store;memoirs;music;politics & social sciences;popular culture;recording & sound;social sciences,15 +0325009155,"Speaking Volumes: How to Get Students Discussing Books - and Much More Barry Gilmore, a National Board Certified Teacher, has taught English and social studies for over fifteen years, including ten years of teaching at Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis, Tennessee, where he also serves as English department chair. In addition to his work at Lausanne, Gilmore serves on the faculty of Tennessee Governor's School for International Studies each summer and regularly presents his teaching ideas to groups around the country. He is the author of six books for teachers and students, including Plagiarism: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It (Heinemann 2008). Gilmore is a past president of the Tennessee Council of Teachers of English and has received numerous honors for his teaching, including awards from NCTE, TCTE, SMCTE, and the Tennessee Holocaust Commission. In 2005, the U.S. Department of Education named him an American Star of Teaching. Barry Gilmore is a Heinemann Professional Development provider.",books;education;education & reference;instruction methods;language & grammar;language arts;new;pedagogy;professional development;schools & teaching;secondary education;study & teaching;teens;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +1556525516,"Ex-Etiquette for Parents: Good Behavior After a Divorce or Separation Blackstone-Ford is a divorce and stepfamily mediator who married Jupes first husband. Together, theyve written a thoughtful, well-informed guide to practicing good behavior after a divorce or separation. Their combined experiences as wife and ex-wife, along with Blackstone-Fords professional expertise, allow them to expound on a number of situations. Indeed, it seems they cover all the bases: introducing a new romantic interest to your ex, interacting with a ""counterpartner"" (i.e., the ex or new partner) when theres been an affair, handling attraction among stepsiblings, dealing with an absentee parent who resurfaces and more. Relations between spouses and exes can often be fraught with complications, and confused or frustrated readers will find much of value here. The authors keep their emphasis on the positive (e.g., calling a stepfamily a ""bonusfamily""), but are never unrealistic about the challenges divorced parents face. They even include a chapter on ""managing the formalities,"" offering suggestions for correspondence, weddings, showers and holidays.Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. ""Jann and Sharyl have built an extrodinary friendship out of an awkward situation: Jann is married to Sharyl's ex-husband. Despite their initial dislike for each other, their friendship now reflects the joy in shared parenting."" Oprah.com""Sometimes the most unlikely people end up the best of friends. Jann and Sharyl's surprising story reveals that sometimes strong bonds, one that will enrich your life, can pop up in the most unexpected places."" Woman's Day Jann Blackstone-Ford, M. A., is a certified divorce and stepfamily mediator. She has contributed to The Christian Science Monitor, Redbook, and Working Mother. The stepfamily and divorce expert for Parent Soup, the parenting channel of iVillage, she is also the founder and director of Bonus Families, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the peaceful coexistence between separated or divorced parents and their new families. She is the author of The Custody Solution Sourcebook, Midlife Motherhood, and My Parents Are Divorced, Too. Sharyl Jupe is a regular columnist for the Bonus Families web site. Together they raise two children they share through marriage.",books;counseling;divorce;family practice;family relationships;fitness & dieting;health;internal medicine;medical books;medicine;parenting;parenting & relationships;politics & social sciences;psychology & counseling;social sciences,15 +0471752851,"Overcoming Dyslexia For Dummies Includes tips and strategies for kids, teens, and adults with dyslexiaUnderstand what dyslexia is, assess schools and programs, and help your child succeedDoes your child mix up d's and b's? Does he or she have trouble reading? If so, the cause may be dyslexia. But don't worry these days, there are many ways to overcome dyslexia. This hands-on guide leads you step by step through your options and explains how anyone with dyslexia can achieve success in school and life.Discover how toRecognize the symptoms of dyslexiaUnderstand diagnostic test resultsSet up an Individualized Education Program (IEP)Work effectively with teachersImprove your child?s reading skills Tracey Wood, MEd, is a children's reading specialist and the author of several books, including Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies and Teaching Kids to Spell For Dummies.",behavioral sciences;books;children's health;cognitive psychology;disabilities;diseases & physical ailments;education & reference;fitness & dieting;health;learning disorders;nervous system;parenting & relationships;schools & teaching;science & math;special needs,15 +0195102924,"Science of Coercion: Communication Research and Psychological Warfare, 1945-1960 ""An intriguing picture of the relations between state power and the intellectual community....""--Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology""An original and important contribution....""--Science Christopher Simpson is Associate Professor of Communication at American University. His other books include Blowback: America's Recruitment of Nazis & its Effect on the Cold War (1987), The Splendid Blond Beast: Money, Law & Genocide in the 20th Century (1993), and National Security Directives of the Reagan and Bush Administrations 1981-1991 (1995). He is the recipient of six national and international awards for historical writing, literature, and investigative reporting. His work has appeared in the Journal of Communication, Intelligence and National Security, and many other magazines and journals.",20th century;americas;books;communication & journalism;communication & media studies;history;humanities;media studies;military science;military sciences;new;politics & social sciences;social sciences;united states;used & rental textbooks,15 +0807062251,"Adultery Is talking about sex a kind of foreplay? Is reading Madame Bovary the first step on the road to ruin? In this playful analysis of the writerly life, Louise DeSalvo explores the relationship between reading about adultery, committing adultery--and writing about adultery. Sound simplistic? The formula worked for authors as diverse as Edith Wharton, Sylvia Plath, and even Robert James Waller, whose mega-bestselling Bridges of Madison County is, after all, about an extramarital affair. And it also worked for DeSalvo herself--although she is not an adulterer, but an ""adultery survivor"" who must come to terms with her fantasies about adultery in order to heal her marriage. Her husband was a young medical resident when he had the affair that changed her life; DeSalvo was surprised to find that he did not want to leave her and their infant son but hoped instead to keep the family together. Before DeSalvo could let herself be fully present again in the marriage, however, she had to put the ghosts to rest. It's hardly surprising that, as a creative-writing professor (and the author of Writing as a Way of Healing), she does so by taking pen in hand to reconstruct the affair in her imagination, using writers like Colette, D.H. Lawrence, Virginia Woolf, and Alfred Kinsey as her guides and revealing something frequently overlooked in our contemporary model of infidelity: adultery is often a folie trois, not merely deux. --Patrizia DiLucchio --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. In a tart and entertaining treatise on adultery, Hunter College professor DeSalvo (Writing as a Way of Healing) offers sometimes dueling perspectives based on personal experience and objective curiosity. Fueled by the memory of her husband's infidelity during the early years of their marriage and by her own indiscretions with respect to former boyfriends, the author seeks to examine why people cheat and why they then love to talk and write about their perfidy. Written in a breezy, stream-of-consciousness style, the book is more than a social critique. It also serves as a portrait of a marriage that has survived adultery, as a memoir of growing up under the threat of a father's violent outbursts and as an exploration of adultery's prominence in literature, from Dante's Divine Comedy to the Kinsey report. DeSalvo leaps from her husband to Colette, from minor anecdotes to major hypotheses, without sacrificing clarity or sincerity. The work is tied together by literature just as, DeSalvo speculates, adultery binds its participants through the process of storytelling. She stirs the still-smoldering embers of the Clinton-Lewinsky affair as proof that Americans love a good storyAand all the more if it involves sexual indiscretion. In attempting to map the ""uncharted and often unpredictable emotional terrain"" of adultery, she provides an intelligent and thought-provoking inquiry into why sexual infidelity will always fascinate us. Agent, Geri Thoma, Elaine Markson Literary Agency. (Aug.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The myths and details of infidelityAthe stolen kiss, the home shattered by a younger woman, the afternoon tryst that repeats over the course of years, and the passionate awakening brought on by a forbidden loveAare the stuff of great literature and changed lives. In this swift, engaging literary memoir, DeSalvo (Breathless) retells her own adultery story (her husband's affair almost destroyed their then young marriage) as she examines adultery in literature and public life, from Dante to Wharton and Woolf and from Waller to Lewinsky. These stories, and the lives behind them, full of ""yearning, loss, desire, sorrow, autonomyAare...the fundamental bedrock of the chastened human soul."" And they fascinate and compel us even as they disgust or frighten us. DeSalvo's moving literary exploration is great preparation for her real work: resolving the betrayal in her own marriage. She confronts the complex issues of longing, loyalty, and fragile but persistent autonomy with vigor, ultimately reinterpreting the nature and purpose of this lifelong union. Recommended for public libraries.ARebecca Miller, ""Library Journal"" Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. As the nation emerges from its obsession with the Monica Lewinsky affair, DeSalvo reflects on adultery's positive and negative effects on marriage. Given her obvious narrative and literary drive, her academic interests, and her personal history, DeSalvo (Writing as a Way of Healing, 1999; Breathless: An Asthma Journal, 1997) seems destined to have written a book on adultery. An advocate of creative writing as a means of recovering from trauma, a memoirist, a Virginia Woolf scholar, and a wife whose husband, Ernie, committed adultery in the days following the birth of their first child, DeSalvo brings the right stuff to her latest book. Adultery is more of an extended essay on the subject, from the perspective of literature and from personal experience. Literary examples of how adultery drives both an author's relationships and writing dominate the book's beginningwith ample but not especially revealing references to Virginia Woolf, Henry James, Edith Wharton, and D. H. Lawrence. Soon the tone turns chatty and intimate, with breathy passages like this: ``You feel caged. You feel suffocated. You need to find a way to get out of this cage. Soon. Now . . . '' Shifting from one story to another, DeSalvo fleshes out her different perspectives on adulteryher childhood fantasies of her grandfather's mysterious solo trips back to Italy, her own adolescent form of adultery, and her husband's adultery. By the book's end, the source of DeSalvo's irrepressible enthusiasm for the subject grows clearer. Rather than remain bitterforever a victim of another's transgressionshe performs a Hegelian twist and turns her husband's adultery into a positive growth experience for herself. With decades of hindsight, DeSalvo concludes that Ernie's affair was in part exhilarating and liberating for her, allowing her to think about herself and her life in a fresher and more meaningful way. A compassionate and level-headed book. Given DeSalvo's unbending belief that adultery is the critical experience in many people's lives, it might resonate most with those who have a personal stake in the subject. -- Copyright 1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. What does it matter if Louise DeSalvo is pious or promiscuous? She lays her hands on the reader. She seduces. I'm convinced-or is it healed? -Mirabella""Tart and entertaining. . . . An intelligent and thought-provoking inquiry into why sexual infidelity will always fascinate us.""-Publishers Weekly""Face it: No matter how faithful you are, you've thought about infidelity. But after reading Adultery, you'll never think about it the same way again. In this absorbing exploration of marriage and autonomy, Louise DeSalvo exposes the secret to a successful partnership: valuing it, and valuing yourself.""-Leora Tanenbaum, author of Slut! Growing Up Female with a Bad Reputation""DeSalvo's moving literary exploration is great preparation for her real work: resolving the betrayal in her own marriage.""-Rebecca Miller, Library Journal ""Face it: No matter how faithful you are, you've thought about infidelity. But after reading Adultery, you'll never think about it the same way again. In this absorbing exploration of marriage and autonomy, Louise DeSalvo exposes the secret to a successful partnership: valuing it, and valuing yourself.""Leora Tanenbaum, author of Slut! Growing Up Female with a Bad Reputation ""What does it matter if Louise DeSalvo is pious or promiscuous? She lays her hands on the reader. She seduces. I'm convincedor is it healed?""Mirabella ""DeSalvo's moving literary exploration is great preparation for her real work: resolving the betrayal in her own marriage.""Rebecca Miller, Library Journal ""Tart and entertaining.""*Publishers Weekly Louise DeSalvo is the author of several books, including Virginia Woolf, Vertigo, and Writing as a Way of Healing. She is professor of English at Hunter College and divides her time between Teaneck, New Jersey, and Sag Harbor, New York.",biographies & memoirs;books;fitness & dieting;health;history & criticism;literature & fiction;marriage;memoirs;movements & periods;psychology & counseling;relationships;self-help;sexuality;specific groups;women,15 +0803959435,"Monte Carlo Simulation (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences) Christopher Z. Mooney is a professor of political studies with a joint appointment in the Institute of Government and Public Affairs. Mooney studies U.S. state politics and policy, with special focus on legislative decision making, morality policy, and legislative term limits. He is the founding editor of State Politics and Policy Quarterly, the premier academic journal in its field and has published dozens of articles and books, including Lobbying Illinois - How You Can Make a Difference in Public Policy. Prior to arriving at UIS in 1999, he taught at West Virginia University and the University of Essex in the United Kingdom",administration;books;education;education & reference;education theory;mathematics;new;politics & social sciences;research;schools & teaching;science & math;science & mathematics;social sciences;statistics;used & rental textbooks,15 +1855672278,"China Against the Tides: Restructuring Through Revolution, Radicalism and Reform ""Marc Blecher moves ahead of the introductory texts and general surveys by providing four analytical approaches to understanding China's realities.He then leaves the others far behind by proposing that China is a new type of political regime. He carries the reader along, whether student, observer or specialist,by the sheer excitement of his presentation. A distinctive achievement."" Robert Benewick, Emeritus Professor of Politics, University of Sussex (Robert Benewick )""The best textbooks combine scope with more than a dash of 'attitude.' Marc Blecher's China Against the Tides is just that sort of effort. Blecher masterfully interprets China's turbulent 20th century and points readers toward questions that will bedevil China's leaders for years to come.History, politics, social and economic change, international relations: it's all here, deftly woven into a compelling narrative that also has real analytical bite."" Kevin J. O'Brien, Alann P. Bedford Professor of Asian Studies and Political Science,University of California-Berkeley, and editor of Popular Protest in China (Harvard, 2008)""In this analysis of Chinese politics and society from the Chinese Revolution to the present, Blecher argues that China has been characterized by a remarkable tendency and ability to 'move against the tides' (borrowing a phrase of Mao Zedong's), whether these be the tides of global developments or the tides of its own history. He examines China in four analytical contexts: the ability of China to reinvent itself against the forces of its own long history; the unique aspects of its form of state socialism; China's ability to retain a commitment to developmental goals related to life expectancy, literacy rates, and economic equality while still spurring remarkable economic growth; and China's adoption of elements of capitalism without getting 'swept up in the worldwide tide of liberal capitalism.'"" -Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc.Marc Blecher moves ahead of the introductory texts and general surveys by providing four analytical approaches to understanding China's realities.He then leaves the others far behind by proposing that China is a new type of political regime. He carries the reader along, whether student, observer or specialist,by the sheer excitement of his presentation. A distinctive achievement. Robert Benewick, Emeritus Professor of Politics, University of Sussex (, )""The best textbooks combine scope with more than a dash of 'attitude.' Marc Blecher's China Against the Tides is just that sort of effort. Blecher masterfully interprets China's turbulent 20th century and points readers toward questions that will bedevil China's leaders for years to come.History, politics, social and economic change, international relations: it's all here, deftly woven into a compelling narrative that also has real analytical bite."" Kevin J. O'Brien, Alann P. Bedford Professor of Asian Studies and Political Science,University of California-Berkeley, and editor of Popular Protest in China (Harvard, 2008) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Marc Blecher, Ph.D., Professor of Politics and East Asian Studies, Department of Politics and East Asian Studies Program, Oberlin College.Prof. Blecher specializes in Chinese politics, on which he has published five books and dozens of articles on local politics, popular participation, and political economy. He teaches about these subjects as well as Asian politics and political economy, Marxist theory, and comparative politics. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.",asia;asian;books;china;education & reference;history;humanities;international & world politics;international relations;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521272955,"Elementary Modern Standard Arabic: Volume 1, Pronunciation and Writing; Lessons 1-30 (Elementary Modern Standard Arabic, Lessons 1-30) The foremost introduction for the English-speaking student to the active written language of the contemporary Arab world is designed for the beginning student as well. It is written by a team of Arabic language teachers consisting of native and non-native speakers.",books;education;education & reference;education theory;foreign language dictionaries & thesauruses;foreign language study & reference;foreign languages;humanities;instruction;language & grammar;language experience approach;new;schools & teaching;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +0813016681,"Citrus Growing in Florida ""An excellent book that is needed by all who are interested in growing citrus in Florida or elsewhere.""--Florida Garden Guide ""Filled with tips on growing Florida's claim to fame. . . . Can help anyone grow grapefruit, oranges, lemons, or limes.""--Tampa Tribune Whether you're responsible for acres of orange, tangerine, or grapefruit trees, or just grow limes and lemons in your backyard, Citrus Growing in Florida has been an indispensable guide for nearly fifty years. Now available in a fifth edition, this concise, comprehensive book combines the practical day-to-day aspects of citrus growing with underlying horticultural principles in a clear, easy to read style. Authors Frederick Davies and Larry Jackson have a combined eighty years of experience with citrus culture and production, teaching, extension, and research. The revisions in this edition cover new regulations, new pests and diseases, and new issues in marketing and selling citrus. For commercial growers, the book discusses planting, production, grove management, fertilization, spraying, and harvesting. For homeowners, it provides practical advice on growing the tart, tangy, sweet, and juicy fruits that define the flavor of the Sunshine State. A comprehensive guide and reference for both the large and small citrus grower throughout Florida and beyond. The publication provides up-to-date information on citrus varieties, nutrition, cultural/production practices, pests and historical information. . . .Will aid all producers in selecting production practices and understanding this major agricultural commodity in Florida.--Stephen H. Futch, University of Florida --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition. Frederick S. Davies is professor of horticulture at the University of Florida, where he has taught for thirty years. Larry K. Jacksonis professor emeritus of horticultural sciences at the University of Florida, where he taught for thirty-two years. Both are active in the Florida citrus industry. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.",agricultural sciences;agriculture;books;by climate;by region;crafts;fruit;gardening & landscape design;hobbies & home;new;science & math;science & mathematics;south;tropical;used & rental textbooks,15 +0596004621,"Cocoa in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly)) James Duncan Davidson is a freelance author, software developer, and consultant focusing on Mac OS X, Java, XML, and open source technologies. He is the author of Learning Cocoa with Objective-C (published by O'Reilly Associates) and is a frequent contributor to the O'Reilly Network online website as well as publisher of his own website, x180 (http://www.x180.net), where he keeps his popular weblog. Duncan was the creator of Apache Tomcat and Apache Ant and was instrumental in their donation to the Apache Software Foundation by Sun Microsystems . While working at Sun, he authored two versions of the Java Servlet API specification as well as the Java API for XML Processing. Duncan regularly presents at conferences all over the world on topics ranging from open source and collaborative development to programming Java more effectively. He didn't graduate with a Computer Science degree, but sees that as a benefit in helping explain how software works. His educational background is in Architecture (the bricks and mortar kind), the essence of which he applies to every software problem that finds him. He currently resides in San Francisco, California.",apple;books;cocoa;computers & technology;development & programming;education & reference;home computing & how-to;languages & tools;object-oriented design;os x;osx development;programming;software;software design;testing & engineering,15 +0195117646,"Changing the Game: Organizational Transformations of the First, Second, and Third Kinds ""In our dynamic world, every organization has to face the reality that it is either going to change the game or be changed by the game. Eric Flamholtz and Yvonne Randle have helped PowerBar do the former and I'm excited to see their tools available to everyone through this book.""--Brian Maxwell, CEO, PowerBar Inc.""A clear, crisp guide to achieving the level of transformation necessary to become or remain a market leader. Flamholtz combines the need for strategic focus, alignment, discipline and entrepreneurial energy at the enterprise level in a very special way. I believe that he is on to something very powerful. Dealing with change will be with us forever.""--J.M. Nugent, Worldwide President and CEO, Neutrogena Corporation Eric G. Flamholtz is Professor of Management at the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management. He is President, and Yvonne Randle is Vice President, of ManagementSystems Consulting Corporation, which has assisted organizations from entrepreneurships to Fortune 500 companies. They live in Los Angeles, California.",books;business & finance;business & investing;business development;economics;environmental economics;finance;management;management & leadership;management science;new;organizational behavior;organizational change;popular economics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0801847680,"Improving Your Memory: How to Remember What You're Starting to Forget ""The finest handbook we've seen on the subject."" -- Modern Maturity""A good handbook on memory improvement... The best way to deal with mild memory loss is the use of memory aids and a good sense of humor."" -- Creative Retirement""One of the most complete memory training guides available. The examples are age-appropriate and engaging... Techniques range from the ever-popular 'Tips and Tricks' to more effortful techniques such as story construction and categorization. This volume has clearly emerged from considerable practical experience with conducting memory courses."" -- Contemporary Gerontology Janet Fogler and Lynn Stern are clinical social workers at the University of Michigan Medical Center's Turner Geriatric Clinic. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.",behavioral sciences;books;education & reference;fitness & dieting;health;memory improvement;new;politics & social sciences;psychology;psychology & counseling;science & math;self-help;social sciences;social work;used & rental textbooks,15 +0802036902,Zarathustra's Sisters: Women's Autobiography and the Shaping of Cultural History Susan Ingram is currently a SSHRC postdoctoral fellow and Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Victoria.,19th century;arts & literature;authors;biographies & memoirs;books;criticism & theory;history;history & criticism;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);politics & social sciences;specific groups;women;women writers;women's studies,15 +0820437220,"Out of a Kantian Chrysalis?: A Maritainian Critique of Fr. Maréchal Ronald McCamy's book will prove a valuable resource for students of Thomistic philosophy in the twentieth century as well as for anyone interested in epistemology. McCamy's brilliant investigation of the confrontation between Maritain's critical realism and Marchal's transcendental Thomism calls our attention to how subtle the divide is between realism and idealism. -- Raymond Dennehy, Philosophy Department, University of San Francisco",19th century;20th century;books;criticism & theory;history;history & criticism;history & surveys;humanities;literature & fiction;modern;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;philosophy;politics & social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +B000GCG9CU,"Brini Maxwell's Guide to Gracious Living : Tips, Tricks, Recipes, and Ideas to Make Your Life Bloom Brini Maxwell was inspired by the thrift store purchase of a set of '50s nesting bowls to create her public access program, ""The Brini Maxwell Show,"" in 1998. The show developed a cult status and was picked up in 2003 by the Style Network. Brini has been interviewed on CNN, MSNBC, E! Entertainment Television, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien, among other programs. She lives in New York City.",books;cookbooks;crafts;crafts & hobbies;creativity;decorating;fashion;food & wine;hobbies & home;home decorating & design;home improvement & design;interior design;needlecrafts & textile crafts;self-help;special occasions,15 +0816043728,"Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes (Facts on File Science Library) From aa to Yellowstone, if it's got anything at all to do with earthquakes or volcanoes, you're likely to find within the pages of this updated encyclopedia from science journalist David Ritchie and Rutgers geology professor Alexander Gates. The 1,000-plus alphabetical listings range from historical volcanoes and quakes (both famous and obscure) to entries on specific seismic phenomena (everything from parasitic cones to jkulhlaup) and general geological principles, including a few excellent in-depth discussions on topics like plate tectonics and seismic wave types. The encyclopedia also contains a lengthy bibliography, a list of Internet resources, a chronological listing of notable quakes and eruptions, and a handful of unforgettable eyewitness accounts (after the eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79, apparently Pliny the Elder's party went out ""having pillows tied upon their heads with napkins; and this was their whole defense against the storm of stones that fell around them""). With its clear, newspaper-style entries, the Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes will be navigable even to geo-newbies, but its a-to-z organization makes it more useful as a reference than as a stand-alone text. (Then again, given its liberal cross-referencing, you can easily find yourself led to a long, enjoyable read.) --Paul Hughes --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. YA-An excellent resource for students seeking information on the terms, regions, people, and episodes in the fields of seismology and volcanology. Ritchie discusses the most famous and the most unusual volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in an easy-to-read style, and describes the Earth's structure at that point and after each event. Primary-source material on four major disasters appears in an appendix. A chronology of earthquakes and eruptions gives dates, locations, and estimates of deaths or damage. The black-and-white photographs are a bit dark, but the excellent diagrams and maps are extremely clear.Claudia Moore, W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VACopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Update of a title first published in 1994, with 300 additional entries and more than 75 new or updated illustrations. RBBCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved",antiques & collectibles;books;earth sciences;earthquakes & volcanoes;education & reference;encyclopedias;geology;history;new;reference;science & math;science & mathematics;seismology;used & rental textbooks;volcanology,15 +0896762556,"The Tudor Tailor: Reconstructing Sixteenth-Century Dress The research has been conducted not only with meticulous scholarship, but with obvious joy as well, making this book a pleasure to read. It's a must-have for anyone - hobbyist to professional - seeking to reconstruct Tudor and Elizabethan clothing. --Dress - The Annual Journal of the Costume Society of America Jane Malcolm-Davies has a Doctorate in Heritage Interpretation and was responsible for costume interpretation at Hampton Court Palace from 1992 to 2004. She trains staff for historic properties, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, and consults for the National Trust. Ninya Mikhaila has run a business making reproduction historical costume since 1988. Her clients include The Royal Armouries, The National Trust, English Heritage and the Public Records Office. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",16th century;arts & photography;books;crafts;crafts & hobbies;education & reference;fashion;historical study & educational resources;history;hobbies & home;modern (16th-21st centuries);needlecrafts & textile crafts;performing arts;reference;sewing,15 +0062515160,"The Pagan Book of Living and Dying: Practical Rituals, Prayers, Blessings, and Meditations on Crossing Over The Pagan Book of Living and Dying is the pagan omnibus on death, much more than just a history of various cultural rituals and beliefs regarding death. This collection of essays, prayers, and songs is a living document that draws on the resources of today's entire pagan community and fills the void left by ancient sacramental rites lost over the centuries. Designed in such a way as to benefit both the leaders of the pagan community as well as the individual reader, The Pagan Book of Living and Dying encourages preparation under the obvious, but often neglected, understanding that death is seldom expected nor convenient but happens to everyone. The Pagan Book of Living and Dying discusses all aspects of death, from pagan thealogy (from thea meaning goddess, rather than theo meaning god) to the dying process itself, and it even covers sensitive subjects like helping children cope with death. Congenial essays such as Sharon Jackson's Crash Course in Being Present with the Dying and insightful perspectives like Diana Paxson's Preliminary Thoughts Toward Midwifing Your Own Passage offer a written spiritual resource for assisting and comforting the dying, and advice on facing one's own passage. The Pagan Book of Living and Dying is simultaneously a practical guide, a comforting liturgy, and a new heritage that shows how to appreciate life through a closer relationship with death. --Brian Patterson ""The Pagan Book of Living and Dying is far more than another how-to ritual book. I found the reflections to be very moving. Rituals are easily accessible and well grounded in the core Pagan understanding of the cycle of Birth/Death/Rebirth. The book is very clear that the materials are only samples and beginning--not prescribed formulas. . .I recommend it for Pagans and others who might be facing dying or grieving."" -- SageWoman Birth, growth, death, and rebirth are a cycle that forms the underlying order of the universe. This is the core of Pagan belief-and the heart of this unique resource guide to death and the process of dying. Filled with encouragement, strength, and inspiration, The Pagan Book of Living and Dying is an invaluable source of both spiritual counsel and very practical tools and techniques for: honoring and caring for a dying person grieving a beloved relative, partner, or friend planning a funeral or memorial service distributing personal possessions and making room in the home for a loved one's memory understanding and mourning specific types of death including miscarriage and terminal illness providing final instructions for one's own death and much more. Bestselling author Starhawk and other Pagan writers have combined practical rituals with prayers, chants, blessings, meditations, essays, and insightful personal stories to offer a new understanding of death and a powerful new approach to the various stages of dying and grieving. A beautifully crafted and deeply spiritual guidebook, The Pagan Book of Living and Dying teaches that death, like birth, is a doorway--another stage in the cycle of life. It will enhance the spiritual beliefs of readers of any faith and help each of us learn to welcome the change and renewal that awaits us on the other side of life. Starhawk is the author of nine books, including her bestselling The Spiral Dance, The Pagan Book of Living and Dying, and Webs of Power, winner of the 2003 Nautilus Award for social change. She has an international reputation, and her works have been translated into many different languages. Starhawk is also a columnist for beliefnet.com and ZNet. A veteran of progressive movements who is deeply committed to bringing the techniques and creative power of spirituality to political activism, she travels internationally, teaching magic, the tools of ritual, and the skills of activism. Starhawk lives part-time in San Francisco, in a collective house with her partner and friends, and part-time in a little hut in the woods in western Sonoma County, where she practices permaculture in her extensive gardens and writes.M. Macha NightMare, Priestess and Witch, has chosen to develop her skills as a collaborative ritualist and author as her contribution to our emerging Pagan culture. Early in her journey on the path of Witchcraft, Macha joined in the formation of Reclaiming Collective, to teach Craft and to perform public sabbats in San Francisco. The collective evolved into a Craft tradition, and eventually dissolved itself in 1997, to re-emerged as a much larger and more inclusive entity. She co-created, with Starhawk, The Pagan Book of Living and Dying: Practical Rituals, Prayers, Blessings, and Meditations on Crossing Over, HarperSan Francisco, 1997, and is author of Witchcraft and the Web: Weaving Pagan Traditions Online, ECW Press, Montreal, November 2001. Her writing has appeared in many periodicals, and she has spoken on behalf of the Craft to electronic and print media.Macha holds Elder and ministerial credentials through The Covenant of the Goddess (CoG), the oldest and largest non-denominational organization of Witches in the United States. A member since 1981, she is a former National First Officer and has served the Covenant in many other capacities. She is on the teaching faculty of Cherry Hill [Pagan] Seminary in Bethel, Vermont, where she also serves on the Pagan Pastoral Counseling Advisory Panel.She is a member of the Biodiversity Project Spirituality Working Group, to increase biodiversity awareness, preservation, and activism within religious communities. She also works with the Sacred Dying Foundation in educating funeral professionals and hospice workers about Pagan beliefs and practices about death and dying. To keep current on Pagan research, she participates in the Nature Religion Scholars Network. Her matron is Kali Ma. Her magical practice is inspired by feminism and a concern for the health of our planet, and is informed by Celtic, Hindu and Tibetan practices, the sacred art of tantra, and the magic of enchantment. When the opportunity presents itself, Macha travels the broomstick circuit, where she enjoys immersing herself in the diverse community that is American Witchcraft. She lives in Marin County, California with her beloved partner Corby and their thwo cats. The light of her life is her daughter Deirdre Blessing.",books;comparative religion;death & grief;earth-based religions;grief & bereavement;humanities;new;occult;paganism;religion & spirituality;religious studies;self-help;spirituality;used & rental textbooks;witchcraft,15 +1592003834,"Game Programming All in One ""Game programming is without a doubt the most intellectually challenging field of computer science in the world. However, we would be fooling ourselves if we said that we are 'serious' people! Writing (and reading) a game programming book, should be an exciting adventure for both the author and the reader."" Andre LaMothe, Series Editor --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Source code for the projects in this book may be downloaded from these book resource locations: jharbour.com/forum (must create a free account first) Jon Harbour has been programming video games since the 1980s. His first video game system was an Atari 2600 which he played with disassembled on the floor of his room as a kid. He has written on languages and subjects that include: C++, C#, Basic, Java, DirectX, Allegro, Lua, DarkBasic, XNA Game Studio, Pocket PC, Nintendo GBA, and game console hacking. He is the author of Visual Basic Game Programming for Teens, 3rd Edition; Visual C# Game Programming for Teens; Beginning Game Programming, 3rd Edition; Multi-Threaded Game Engine Design and XNA Game Studio 4.0 for Xbox 360 Developers. Visit his blog and forum at jharbour.com.",artificial intelligence;books;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;game programming;games & strategy guides;graphics & visualization;humor & entertainment;new;programming;programming languages;puzzles & games;used & rental textbooks;video & electronic games,15 +1579400949,"The Kid: Ted Williams in San Diego Ted Williams was a giant of a man, the likes of whom America may never see again. Enshrined in Cooperstown in 1966, in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Ted Williams was also the first living athlete to be honored with his own museum -- the Ted Williams Musem and Hitter's Hall of Fame. ""I wanted to be the greatest hitter who ever lived. A man has to have goals -- for a day, for a lifetime -- and that was mine, to have people say 'There goes Ted Williams, the greatest hitter who ever lived.' Certainly nobody ever worked harder at it. It was the center of my heart, hitting a baseball. Eddie Collins used to say I lived for my next at bat, and that's the way it was. If there was ever a man born to be a hitter it was me."" - Ted Williams, MY TURN AT BAT Born to be a hitter? Williams recognized certain natural gifts, but he also always emphasized how hard he had worked at it, and bristled at suggestions that he was ""a natural."" ""Practice, practice, practice"" -- those were truly Ted's three watchwords. Ted Williams was much more than a hitter, though. He's also been inducted into not just one, but three fishing halls of game. He's been honored by the Marine Corps and the President of the United States for his military service in two wars, which included 39 combat missions over Korea. And for half a century he was the leading fundraiser in the struggle against cancer in children, through his stalwart support of Boston's Jimmy Fund. Inevitably, Williams biographies spend only a chapter or two on his early years. This book focuses entirely on the first twenty years of Ted's life -- the years before he joined the Boston Red Sox and broke onto the national scene by setting a rookie RBI record (145 runs batted in) that has never been beaten. These are the eyars that forged the future baseball star, and the man who became a world class sport fisherman, and the man who flew wing for John Glenn in the F-9F Panther jet in numerous dive-bombing missions during the Korean War. Editor Bill Nowlin is the author of ten books related to Ted Williams and/or the Boston Red Sox. He has served for the last five-plus years as editor of publications for the Ted Williams Museum, and was elected in 2004 as Vice President of the Society for American Baseball Research. He is currently completing TED WILLIAMS AT WAR, a companion volume to this work, which will detail Ted Williams' years of millitary service.",( w );a-z;americas;baseball;biographies;biographies & memoirs;books;history;people;politics & social sciences;sports & outdoors;state & local;ted;united states;williams,15 +0967218810,"Places of Power: The Aesthetics of Technology I have known John Sexton for many years. He is an outstanding technician, and an accomplished photographic artist. -- Cole Weston, photographerJohn Sexton is one of the most distinguished artists in the field of photography. -- Ruth Bernhard, PhotographerJohn is one of the stars of contemporary photography. -- ARTnewsSexton's artistry illuminates the idea that within humanity's dreams and intellect there exists a divine spark. -- Walter Cronkite, from his Foreword to ""Places of Power""Sexton's images are rich and evocative. Immense detail is presented with a precision rarely seen in contemporary photography. -- Jerry N. Uelsmann, PhotographerThese photographs capture the spirit with which humans have met the challenges of existence -- on this Earth, and beyond it. -- Andrew Chaikin, author of ""A Man on the Moon""We suspect that when the history of photography is written, Sexton will occupy a prominent position. -- The Photograph Collector I am thrilled with the way ""Places of Power"" has turned out. Ventana Editions gave me complete control over the project, and the results exceed my expectations in every way. This book is an exciting conclusion to my thirteen year photographic project exploring these monuments of human achievement. JOHN SEXTON is internationally respected as a photographer, master print maker, workshop instructor, and lecturer. Author of two previous award-winning books, ""Quiet Light"" and ""Listen to the Trees"", he is best known for his luminous black and white images of the natural environment. For the past thirteen years he has concentrated his attention on the beauty of humankind's technological monuments. Sexton served as photographic assistant and consultant to Ansel Adams from 1979 to 1984. Since 1974 Sexton has taught hundreds of workshops throughout the United States and abroad. His finely crafted large format photographs have appeared in many publications, and are included in permanent collections and exhibitions throughout the world. WALTER CRONKITE, a legendary journalist, has covered virtually every major news event from World War II to the current Space Shuttle program. He became an American icon as the CBS Evening News anchor from 1962 through 1981. During that period he reported on what he considers the greatest story of our time - humankind's landing on the moon. Twice named ""The Most Trusted Man in America,"" Cronkite's steady, straightforward voice is forever tied to the defining moments of the second half of the 20th century. ROB PIKE has been a member of the Computing Science Research Center of Bell Labs since 1980, where he studies the ways computers can help computer programmers write better programs. In 1981, he developed one of the first systems that used windows to allow multiple applications to share the display. He is a principal architect of the Plan 9 and Inferno operating systems and the author, with Brian Kernighan, of ""The Unix Programming Environment and The Practice of Programming"". Sexton is on his way to surpassing his mentors: Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and Wynn Bullock.",architectural;architecture;arts & photography;books;catalogues & exhibitions;collections;engineering;history;individual artists;industrial;manufacturing & operational systems;photography;professional & technical;science & math;technology,15 +0631186921,"Postmodern Ethics ""Bauman must be given credit for placing what Kant called the mysteries of 'moral law inside me' as the ultimate riddle of morality. His criticism of all moral theories that reduce morality to the utilitarian rational choice of social actors is convincing."" Jose Casanova, New School for Social Research --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Zygmunt Bauman's powerful and persuasive study of the postmodern perspective on ethics is particularly welcome. For Bauman the great issues of ethics have lost none of their topicality: they simply need to be seen, and dealt with, in a wholly new way. Our era, he suggests, may actually represent a dawning, rather than a twilight, for ethics. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Zygmunt Bauman is Emeritus Professor of Socilogy at the University of Leeds. He is known worldwide for his recent work in the social theory of medernity and postmodernity, in books such as Legislators and Interpreters, Modernity and the Holocaust, and Modernity and Ambivalence. He is also the author of Thinking Sociology (Blackwell, 1990). --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",books;ethics;ethics & morality;ethnic studies;history & criticism;humanities;literature & fiction;movements & periods;new;philosophy;politics & social sciences;postmodernism;social sciences;specific demographics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0534371124,"Applied Statistics (with Microsoft Excel and CD-ROM) Dr. Gerald Keller is Professor of Business at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he has taught statistics, management science, and operations management since 1974. He also has taught at the University of Toronto, the University of Miami, McMaster University, the University of Windsor, and the Beijing Institute of Science and Technology. Dr. Keller has consulted with banks on credit scoring and credit card fraud and has conducted market surveys for the Canadian government on energy conservation. The author of APPLIED STATISTICS WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL, Dr. Keller has also been published in OMEGA, IIE TRANSACTIONS, DECISION SCIENCES, INFOR, ECONOMICS LETTERS, and ARCHIVES OF SURGERY.",books;business & finance;business & investing;computer science;computers & technology;decision-making & problem solving;management;management & leadership;mathematics;new;science & math;science & mathematics;software;statistics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0471444499,"Hiding in Plain Sight: Steganography and the Art of Covert Communication good introduction to an emergent technology& -- ContentPeople, 19 September 2003 very good book, giving cogent, lucid explanations& -- Technology & Society, 30 September 2003 interesting read& -- PC Utilities, July 2003an interesting read(PC Utilities, July 2003) a very good book, giving cogent, lucid explanations (Technology Society, 30 September 2003) a good introduction to an emergent technology (ContentPeople, 19 September 2003)an interesting read(PC Utilities, July 2003) a very good book, giving cogent, lucid explanations (Technology Society, 30 September 2003) a good introduction to an emergent technology (ContentPeople, 19 September 2003) Your hands-on guide to understanding, detecting, and using todays most potent tool for secret communicationsteganographyThese days, encryption of confidential data and communications is an increasingly important part of doing business. But steganography can take data confidentiality to a whole new level, since it hides encrypted messages in ordinary-looking data files, making the very existence of the messages practically undetectable. Although steganography is not a new field and has played a critical part in secret communication throughout history, few people understand exactly how it works today. This detailed, practical guide changes thatwhether your goal is to add an extra level of security to business or government communications or to detect and counter steganography when its used by criminals or terrorists.By teaching you how to protect your vital data and detect information attacks against networks, Cole aims to expose security threats so you can take action to minimize the damage going forward. He explores such topics as:The basics of cryptography and digital water-marking, two companion technologies that are often used in concert with steganographyWho is using steganography and some of the ethical and legal challenges our society faces when privacy and security collideThe nuts and bolts of using steganography tools and transmitting hidden data over networksMethods you can use to crack steganography and cryptographySteganography in Action Storiesfictionalized versions of the kind of secret communication scenarios Cole observed during his years working for the CIA and as a security consultantIdeas for keeping your own communications secureWhere steganography is headed in the futureThe CD-ROM includes not only valuable original source code for steganography techniques discussed in the book, but also several popular steganography tools, and color versions of original and manipulated images from the book for you to compare. ERIC COLE is currently Chief Scientist for The Sytex Groups Information Warfare Center, where he heads up cutting-edge research in steganography and network security. Prior to this, Cole worked for more than five years in security for the CIA, during which time he earned six achievement awards and led a team of security professionals in the design and deployment of secure communications systems. Cole continues to consult for many government agencies. He holds several professional certifications and helped develop several of the SANS GIAC security certifications and corresponding courses. He has appeared on CNN, CBS News, and 60 Minutes.",algorithms;books;computer science;computers & technology;cryptography;encryption;network security;networking;networks;new;programming;protocols & apis;security & encryption;software;used & rental textbooks,15 +0806129700,"Indian Women of Early Mexico Stephanie Wood is Research Associate at the Center for the Study of Women in Society at the University of Oregon. She is coeditor of Indian Women of Early Mexico, also published by the University of Oklahoma Press.Robert Haskett is Professor of History at the University of Oregon. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",americas;books;gay & lesbian;history;native american;native american studies;politics & government;politics & social sciences;public affairs & policy;social sciences;social services & welfare;specific demographics;women in history;women's studies;world,15 +0231052499,"Political Liberalism With the publication of his first book, A Theory of Justice ( LJ 4/1/72), Harvard philosopher Rawls catapulted himself into the first rank of contemporary political philosophers. His difficult and rewarding book offered an ingenious defense of the ""social contract"" as binding society together in the interests of not only justice but fairness. With Political Liberalism , his second book, Rawls responds to his critics by confronting the dilemmas inherent in developing a liberal theory of the good society that acknowledges cultural diversity and ethical pluralism. His approach is to ""describe the steps whereby a constitutional consensus on certain principles of basic political rights and liberties and on democratic procedures become an overlapping consensus."" Not all readers will be satisfied by his solution, but they will be dazzled by his clarity of purpose and logic. Highly recommended for academic libraries.- Kent Worcester, Social Science Research Council, New YorkCopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. ""An extraordinary well-reasoned commentary on A Theory of Justice.... a decisive turn towards political philosophy, as opposed to normative philosophizing on public affairs."" -- Times Literary Supplement The late John Rawls was Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Harvard University.",books;conservatism & liberalism;elections & political process;history & theory;humanities;ideologies & doctrines;new;philosophy;political history;political parties;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +1931282757,"My Best Friend Will Powerful and intimate ... Through wonderful photographs, My Best Friend Will shows the power and value of friendship -- Glenda Fuge, M.S., OTR/L, and Rebecca Berry, M.S., PT, Authorsbr /br /Every child should have the opportunity to learn the beautiful lessons contained in My Best Friend Will! -- Jeanne Lyons, former inclusion classroom teacher, mother of a child with Aspergerbr /br /Every child should have the opportunity to learn the beautiful lessons contained in My Best Friend Will! --Jeanne Lyons, former inclusion classroom teacher, mother of a child with Aspergerbr /br /What a great book for all those who care about kids on the autism spectrum! -- Joan Clark, MA, CCC-SLP, Authorbr /br /What a great book for all those who care about kids on the autism spectrum! --Joan Clark, MA, CCC-SLP, Authorbr /br /Powerful and intimate ... Through wonderful photographs, My Best Friend Will shows the power and value of friendship --Glenda Fuge, M.S., OTR/L, and Rebecca Berry, M.S., PT, AuthorsPowerful and intimate ... Through wonderful photographs, My Best Friend Will shows the power and value of friendship --Glenda Fuge, M.S., OTR/L, and Rebecca Berry, M.S., PT, AuthorsWhat a great book for all those who care about kids on the autism spectrum! --Joan Clark, MA, CCC-SLP, Author Jamie Lowell is a fifth grader at Willow River Elementary in Hudson, Wisconsin. She enjoys being in Integrated Play Groups, swimming and playing with her friend Willie. She also likes going to movies, going to the mall and making bracelets. She has been friends with Willie since kindergarten. This is Jamies first book. Tara C. Tuchel, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a speech/language pathologist and autism specialist, who teaches an elementary-level autism program in Hudson, Wisconsin. In addition, Tara is an instructor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where she teaches an introductory course on autism. Over the past five years Tara has successfully implemented Integrated Play Groups involving more than fifty children in her school-based program.",arts & photography;autism & asperger's syndrome;books;children's health;equipment;fitness & dieting;health;mental illness;parenting & relationships;photo essays;photography;psychology & counseling;special needs;techniques & reference;teens,15 +0231101619,"Bosnia and Hercegovina: A Tradition Betrayed Donia and Fine are two of the few established American historians of Bosnia. Readers will appreciate their skillful collaboration, for their book at once interprets the region's complex religious history, defends its distinctiveness against claims of Serbia and Croatia, and demonstrates its people's use of religion as a 'code' of identity rather than as a source of conflict... Its purpose and clarity assure it a secure place in the literature of southeastern Europe. (Library Journal )",books;bosnia and herzegovina;eastern;europe;european;history;humanities;international & world politics;international relations;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +081352962X,Hearts of Darkness: White Women Write Race Jane Marcus is Distinguished Professor of English at CUNY-Graduate Center and City College of New York. She is the author of Virginia Woolf and the Languages of Patriarchy; Art and Anger: Reading Like a Woman; The Young Rebecca West; and other works.,20th century;anthropology;books;classics;cultural;history;literature & fiction;minority studies;modern (16th-21st centuries);politics & social sciences;social sciences;specific demographics;united states;women writers;women's studies,15 +0195145917,"Music in South India: The Karnatak Concert Tradition and Beyond: Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture (Global Music) The late Tanjore Viswanathan was a Professor Music at Wesleyan University. Matthew Harp Allen is Assistant Professor of Music at Wheaton College.",arts & photography;books;composition & performance;education & reference;ethnic & international;ethnomusicology;history & criticism;humanities;instruction & study;music;musical genres;new;performing arts;theory;used & rental textbooks,15 +0023611413,Applications Programming in ANSI C (3rd Edition) The text takes a true introductory approach by assuming no prior programming experience in C or any other language.,books;c & c++ windows programming;computer science;computers & technology;development;education & reference;languages & tools;mathematics;microsoft;new;programming;programming languages;science & math;software;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521594146,"Theories of Programming Languages ""I found the whole book a distinct pleasure to read and certainly recommend this text for consideration by instructors."" Mathematical Reviews""clearly structured...the presentation is clear, and the typesetting often helps the reader to understand the structure of the formulas. Each chapter contains valuable exercises and profound bibliographic notes that can serve as a starting point for further reading. I shall use this excellent textbook in my lectures."" Computing Reviews""...an important book...It is thorough and well organized, and the explanations are very clear. I found the technical content to be in almost every respect flawless. Although written to be a student text, I believe that most researchers (and many practitioners) in programming lanauges (and related fields) would find it worth reading."" Journal of Functional Programming This is a broad but rigorous survey of the theory underlying computer programming languages. It shows how a wide variety of language concepts can be designed cleanly, defined precisely, used effectively, and implemented correctly. The mathematical development is balanced by numerous examples of applications such as program specification and proof, concurrent programming, functional programming, and type systems.Assuming only knowledge of elementary programming and elementary mathematics, this text is perfect for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate courses in programming language theory, and will also appeal to researchers and professionals.",books;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;languages & tools;mathematics;new;programming;programming languages;science & math;software design;software design & engineering;software development;testing & engineering;used & rental textbooks,15 +0762402547,Friends: A Treasury Of Quotations (Miniature Editions) Jane Mjolsness,books;education & reference;friendship;inspirational;interpersonal relations;motivational;politics & social sciences;quotations;relationships;religion & spirituality;research & publishing guides;self-help;social sciences;spirituality;writing,15 +0631212027,"The Medieval Theologians: An Introduction to Theology in the Medieval Period (The Great Theologians) ""[This book] forms a very full introduction to medieval theology in general. Edited by a leading scholar in the field...the list alone of the other contributors assures the reader from the outset of the high quality of the scholarship. The lucidity and clarity of the presentation of the material are remarkable, and they make the book highly accessible to the general reader as well as to the specialist."" Theology !--end--""The present volume is a fine comprehensive introduction to medieval theology and introduces students to the major individual theologians of that period. I recommend this text as a very good introductory text. Were I teaching a course on medieval theology at the moment, I would probably list this as required reading for my students."" H-Net Reviews""The collection succeeds becuase of the substantial number of essays which are truly outstanding. Those of us who offer courses in medieval theology would do well to consider using this book alongside primary texts."" Religious Studies ReviewThe editor provides an extremely useful introduction [and] some very incisive lines of thought This is an excellent addition to the series and will be a valuable introduction to the crucial formative period of Christian theology. Australian Religious Studies Review""It fills a considerable gap in theological literature, for I know of no other book that comes close to covering medieval theology as thoroughly as this one does."" John S. Hammett, Faith Mission""This collection of essays is a success, for they are not perfunctory summations, but include genuine insights."" Anglican Theological Review""Evans has provided a genuinely useful introduction to a central, and yet surprisingly neglected, area of medieval studies."" Ecclesiastical History As an introduction to medieval theology this book examines the major theologians of the time, including: Aquinas, Abelard, Bernard of Calirvaus & the Waldensians to name a few. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. This comprehensive introduction to medieval theology introduces students to the period through examination of the major individual theologians of the time. Chronologically arranged, it allows students to explore the crucial period between the Church Fathers and the Reformation when theology first emerged as an academic discipline and when important controversies took place. These issues clarified the nature and purpose of the church and the sacraments, and reopened many of the earlier debates about orthodoxy. This was the period which sowed the seeds of the divisions in the church which have persisted until today. Introduced with an editorial essay from G.R. Evans, this volume will appeal to theologians and historians. Each theologian is presented by a world renowned scholar who also demonstrates the relevance of medieval theological debate to the modern period. G. R. Evans is Lecturer in History at the University of Cambridge. She is the author of numerous critically-acclaimed books in the fields of patristic, medieval, and Reformation history and theology including Augustine on Evil, Problems of Authority in the Reformation Debates, The Church and the Churches, Philosophy and Theology in the Middle Ages, and Anselm. Dr Evans is a prominent member of the Church and Order Advisory Group of the Church of England and has written extensively on contemporary ecclesiological issues.",books;christian books & bibles;christianity;general;history;humanities;medieval;new;religion & spirituality;religious;religious history;religious studies;theology;used & rental textbooks;world,15 +007140290X,"Sarah Laughed With warmth, erudition and a very contemporary sensibility, Ochs offers reflections on the lives of Old Testament matriarchs that should appeal to women across religious lines. Director of Jewish Studies at the University of Virginia, Ochs uses her own research with unobtrusive grace to shed light on gaps in the biblical stories. While focused on the narratives, she chooses to combine an inspirational self-help message with Jewish lore and the testimony of modern female friends. Most often, she is successful, as when she discusses well-known figures like Sarah, laughing in reaction to the news that she will bear a child in her old age. ""Sarah's laughter gives us perspective on our yearning. We can hear her laughter when we hold on to our dreams and when we decide it's time to relinquish them."" Even when she grapples with enigmatic or tragic women, like Jephthah's daughter, Ochs finds parallels between their stories and the dilemmas of her modern readers. Divided thematically by topics such as friendship, parenting and healing, the chapters include translations from the Hebrew, a ""midrash-like"" commentary on the story and practical rituals designed to bring home the diverse lessons of this appealing book. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Ochs offers readers a rare treat--fine scholarship combined with inspirational connections to life in the modern world.Jewish Book World (Jewish Book World 20111205)With warmth, erudition and a very contemporary sensibility, Ochs offers reflections on the lives of Old Testament matriarchs that should appeal to women across religious linesPublishers Weekly (Publishers Weekly 20111205) --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Modern lessons from the wisdom and stories of biblical women by the National Jewish Book Award-winning author of Inventing Jewish Ritual --This text refers to the Paperback edition. An inspiring reimagination of timeless stories Eve, Miriam, Esther. Naomi, Ruth, Rebecca. These names and those of the many other women of the Old Testament resonate in our imaginations. But how much do we really know about our biblical foremothers? Their stories are briefly told in the original text and are shrouded in questions. How did Eve navigate the journey to wisdom? What enabled Hagar to sustain herself and her son, Ishmael, in the wilderness? How did Miriam inspire hope in the refugees escaping from Egypt? Most importantly, what enduring lessons can these women share with us today? In this vivid collection, Judaic scholar Vanessa Ochs brings the legends of the biblical matriarchs to new life using her own form of midrash, a creative but scholarly reinterpretation of sacred works that puts flesh and bones on the original. Finding her own, distinctly female voice in this traditional art, Ochs retells the incredible stories of the biblical matriarchs, filling in the gaps and answering some of the key questions left behind by their original male writers. For each of the women in Sarah Laughed, the author first translates the Hebrew passage in which the woman appears and then presents an eloquent new rendition of the story, offering a creative way to connect to these heroines, making their trials and triumphs relevant for women today. Intimate, familiar, and wise, the mothers, wives, and maidservants youll find here are revealed to be uplifting role models, from Eves rebellious taste of wisdom to the righteous anger of Jobs wife. Each story is accompanied by real-life rituals that you can perform at home, including friendship meditations and original craft ideas. By learning about the gifts of these ancient women, youll discover exhilarating ways to embrace your own personal gifts and gain fresh insight into: Finding your inner wisdom Speaking your true self Being a good friend Maintaining romantic partnerships Raising a family Letting go of children Feeling blessed with a life well lived And much more Like never before, this unique book reveals the real people behind the immortal women of the Bible--gutsy, vulnerable, and ultimately inspiring. By consulting our ancient community of sisters, our own lives are illuminated and empowered by the experiences and lessons of these age-old and still vividly available women. Advance Praise for Sarah Laughed ""The Bible provides just the barest of outlines about the lives of its great women. Vanessa Ochs fills in the details with laughter, conversation, and a sense of place. Ochs takes us into Eve's garden and Sarah's kitchen and Dina's tent and Esther's vanity. It is all so wonderfully imagined that it takes on a truth for our times. This is modern midrash at its best. In these pages, the women of the Bible come to life and leave us with some important lessons for our own lives."" --Ari L. Goldman, author of The Search for God at Harvard ""Vanessa Ochs's delicious retelling of the old tales is radiant with her affection for her subjects and, more importantly, with her respect for her readers. True to her promise, Ochs dances with the Bible in every one of these pages."" --Phyllis Tickle, author of The Divine Hours and The Shaping of a Life ""Sarah Laughed addresses contemporary female experience through insights from biblical women and wisdom. Ochs offers psychologically astute analyses and empowering rituals that will inspire her readers to find meaning in the joys and vicissitudes of their own lives."" --Judith R. Baskin, Knight Professor of Humanities and Director of Judaic Studies, University of Oregon ""Vanessa Ochs re-creates the lives of Biblical women and makes them achingly relevant to our own. If you liked The Red Tent--actually, if you like the Bible and want to get to know it better--Sarah Laughed is a must-read."" --Lauren Winner, author of Girl Meets God and Mudhouse Sabbath Library Journal Ochs (Jewish & religious studies, Univ. of Virginia) has written an ardently and unstoppably upbeat reconsideration of some of the women who appear in Hebrew Scripture. Her approach blends semi-fictionalized retellings with her own contemporary reflections on the meanings of the ""stories"" she retells or elaborates from Scriptural sources. More traditionally minded Jews and Christians alike may be surprised to find, for instance, Jephthah's daughter celebrated for her self-sacrifice for her friends' sake, but Ochs's point has more to do with reshaping old interpretations to find uplifting models for contemporary women than pleasing conservative authorities. For most collections. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information. An inspiring reimagination of timeless stories Eve, Miriam, Esther. Naomi, Ruth, Rebecca. These names and those of the many other women of the Old Testament resonate in our imaginations. But how much do we really know about our biblical foremothers? Their stories are briefly told in the original text and are shrouded in questions. How did Eve navigate the journey to wisdom? What enabled Hagar to sustain herself and her son, Ishmael, in the wilderness? How did Miriam inspire hope in the refugees escaping from Egypt? Most importantly, what enduring lessons can these women share with us today? In this vivid collection, Judaic scholar Vanessa Ochs brings the legends of the biblical matriarchs to new life using her own form of midrash, a creative but scholarly reinterpretation of sacred works that puts flesh and bones on the original. Finding her own, distinctly female voice in this traditional art, Ochs retells the incredible stories of the biblical matriarchs, filling in the gaps and answering some of the key questions left behind by their original male writers. For each of the women in Sarah Laughed, the author first translates the Hebrew passage in which the woman appears and then presents an eloquent new rendition of the story, offering a creative way to connect to these heroines, making their trials and triumphs relevant for women today. Intimate, familiar, and wise, the mothers, wives, and maidservants youll find here are revealed to be uplifting role models, from Eves rebellious taste of wisdom to the righteous anger of Jobs wife. Each story is accompanied by real-life rituals that you can perform at home, including friendship meditations and original craft ideas. By learning about the gifts of these ancient women, youll discover exhilarating ways to embrace your own personal gifts and gain fresh insight into: Finding your inner wisdom Speaking your true self Being a good friend Maintaining romantic partnerships Raising a family Letting go of children Feeling blessed with a life well lived And much more Like never before, this unique book reveals the real people behind the immortal women of the Bible--gutsy, vulnerable, and ultimately inspiring. By consulting our ancient community of sisters, our own lives are illuminated and empowered by the experiences and lessons of these age-old and still vividly available women. Advance Praise for Sarah Laughed The Bible provides just the barest of outlines about the lives of its great women. Vanessa Ochs fills in the details with laughter, conversation, and a sense of place. Ochs takes us into Eve's garden and Sarah's kitchen and Dina's tent and Esther's vanity. It is all so wonderfully imagined that it takes on a truth for our times. This is modern midrash at its best. In these pages, the women of the Bible come to life and leave us with some important lessons for our own lives. --Ari L. Goldman, author of The Search for God at Harvard Vanessa Ochs's delicious retelling of the old tales is radiant with her affection for her subjects and, more importantly, with her respect for her readers. True to her promise, Ochs dances with the Bible in every one of these pages. --Phyllis Tickle, author of The Divine Hours and The Shaping of a Life ""Sarah Laughed addresses contemporary female experience through insights from biblical women and wisdom. Ochs offers psychologically astute analyses and empowering rituals that will inspire her readers to find meaning in the joys and vicissitudes of their own lives."" --Judith R. Baskin, Knight Professor of Humanities and Director of Judaic Studies, University of Oregon ""Vanessa Ochs re-creates the lives of Biblical women and makes them achingly relevant to our own. If you liked The Red Tent--actually, if you like the Bible and want to get to know it better--Sarah Laughed is a must-read."" --Lauren Winner, author of Girl Meets God and Mudhouse Sabbath Vanessa L. Ochs, Ph.D., is the Ida and Nathan Kolodiz Director of Jewish Studies at the University of Virginia. The recipient of a writing fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, she has written several books, including Words on Fire, and dozens of articles for national newspapers and magazines. She lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.",books;christian books & bibles;education & reference;hebrew bible (old testament);humanities;judaism;new;reference;religion & spirituality;religious studies;sacred writings;self-help;spiritual;theology;used & rental textbooks,15 +0138574596,"Organizational Behavior: Concepts, Controversies, Applications (8th Edition) Used by over 600 colleges worldwide, this highly reputable text continues to provide the most comprehensive, reality- based review of organizational behavior of its kind. Fully engaging students with its lively, conversational style, it helps students explain and predict behavior in organizations - pivoting discussions around three levels of analysis: the individual, the group, and the organization system. Now 400,000 copies strong, it comes completely revised to reflect the latest research developments and findings in business practice, and continues to remain a trendsetting market leader since its inception twenty years ago. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.",books;business & finance;business & investing;education & reference;human resources;human resources & personnel management;industries & professions;management;management & leadership;new;organizational behavior;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks;workplace,15 +1576753379,"The Fox in the Henhouse: How Privatization Threatens Democracy (Bk Currents) The wholesale takeover of government services by private corporations is decried in this rousing, if not very rigorous, polemic. Labor activist and community organizer Kahn, author of How People Get Power, and feminist philosopher Minnich, author of Transforming Knowledge, regale readers with recent efforts to privatize Social Security, public schools and health care, welfare bureaucracies, army mess-halls and, especially, prisons. (Kahn runs Grassroots Leadership, an organization that fights prison privatization.) The authors contend that such initiatives are often predicated on efforts to drain funds from public programs in order to create the very crises that privatization purports to fix; and while privatization impedes public oversight and turns decent government jobs into low-wage makeshifts, they argue, it rarely boosts efficiency or reduces costs. Indeed, they insist that conservative privatizers aim to ""destroy independent, democratic government itself""-to shrink the public sector where citizens can exercise their rights, turn it into a cash-cow for business interests and institute a quasi-fascist ""merger of the power of the corporation and the state"" that tramples individual freedoms. The authors present their arguments in a crowd-pleasing populist style flavored with general anti-corporate invective, satirical playlets and a big helping of Kahn's folk songs about the downtrodden. Unfortunately, the devil of privatization resides in the details, and the authors' inadequately sourced account skimps on the facts and figures that would lend some authority to their sermonizing. Kahn and Minnich mount a vigorous defense of the public good against the profit motive, but they would be more persuasive if their rhetoric didn't outrun their reporting. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. If you care about the future of our public democracy, please read The Fox in the Henhouse. -- Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform JudaismLike this excellent and timely book says, these days the foxes aren't just guarding the henhousethey're on the inside. -- Jim Hightower, New York Times best-selling author and publisher of the populist newsletter, the Hightower LowdownThe ownership society really means youre on your own. This book provides the expos and ways we can fight back. -- Heather Booth, President, Midwest AcademyThis book is a blunt, eloquent, and well-reasoned warning that the powerful forces of privatization are increasingly controlling our lives. -- Frye Gaillard, award winning writer in residence at the University of South AlabamaThis book is a wake-up call for all who care about our democracy and the assault on public services. -- Larry Cohen, Executive Vice President, Communications Workers of America (CWA)A compelling discussion of the consequences of unbridled corporate power, and a thoughtful essay on the human condition. -- Philip Mattera, Director, Corporate Research Project of Good Jobs First, and author of Inside U.S. Business Si Kahn has been involved in organising for 40 years and has also been a popular folk musician for 30 years. As executive director of Grassroots Leadership, Kahn has been involved in organising on privatization issues since 1996, including welfare, health care, child support enforcement and prisons. Elizabeth Minnich is a distinguished American public intellectual. Currently Senior Fellow at the Association of American Colleges and Universities, she has worked for 40 years as a university professor, author, speaker, workshop leader, consultant and scribe. A feminist philosopher, she has a great deal of experience in academia, including keynotes and/or plenary addresses for conferences of the major national educational associations",biography & history;books;business & investing;company profiles;democracy;economic conditions;economic policy;economic policy & development;economics;free enterprise;ideologies & doctrines;politics & government;politics & social sciences;popular economics;public affairs & policy,15 +0195073886,"Scheherezade in the Marketplace: Elizabeth Gaskell and the Victorian Novel ""A very stimulating book; always fascinating....Takes Gaskell criticism into a new dimension....It offers readings that reveal the full complexity of the novels concerned; in doing so it gives Gaskell the priority she deserves.""--The Gaskell Society Journal""Schor's readings of the novels are compelling.""--Studies in English Literature""Schor puts forward a compelling and richly-detailed argument....Schor's book should earn well-deserved praise....An ambitious, carefully executed study of a centrally important woman novelist.""--Victorian Studies""Hilary Schor's new study registers the demise of the domesticated ""Mrs. Gaskell,"" and presents to full view the wide-ranging, sharp-witted, skeptical novelist long disguised by ...critical misreading....Schor contributes significantly to the revaluation of Gaskell that has been underway since the rise of feminist literary criticism in the 1970's....Scheherezade in the Marketplace is an admirable vindication of the aims and achievements of feminist literary criticism, and a fresh demonstation of Elizabeth Gaskell's commanding presence in literary history.""--Journal of English and Germanic Philology""Schor breaks new ground....Comprehensive study....Schor writes wonderfully. Her style is complex in argument but easy to read, candid, and venturesome. She is always totally clear about her own methods, and those methods have a beautiful originality about them....Her ability to problematize not only makes her a potential force in redirecting feminist criticism in the United States past its present logjams in regard to theoretical issues, but it also makes her writing compelling to read. There is a real brilliance in her almost casual analyses of general issues....She maintains clarity without lapsing into reductive closure, and she makes it look easy....This is a major book, not only in revision of Gaskell but as a theoretical and methodological achievement, and as a piece of splendidly sustained writing with a distinct voice.""--Nineteenth-Century Literature""A provocative study.""--Choice""This book is valuable to any reader of Mrs. Gaskell for its melding of complementary theories. Schor is impressive in her extensive analysis of the five major novels, resolving difficulties that have long perplexed scholars.""--Victorian Periodicals Review Mrs Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) was a friend of Charlotte Bronte and Charles Dickens, who first accepted Cranford for publication in his magazine Household Words.",19th century;biological sciences;books;botany;criticism & theory;history;history & criticism;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);movements & periods;prayer;religion & spirituality;science & math;spirituality;victorian,15 +0135081459,"More Professional Powerbuilder Programming: Advanced Techniques This book will teach you PowerBuilder from the ground up. You'll learn about the Painters that help you build an interface and other elements of your application; the Help system; and the basic definitions every PowerBuilder developer needs to understand. Who would have thought that the database industry would shake out as it hasother than Bill Gates, of course. The whole landscape of the database industry has radically changed over the last decade. Ten years ago I started out as a dBASE programmer at Ashton-Tate. At that time, dBASE was king, DOS was the operating system, and no one had ever heard of SQL. Well, things change. After the decline of Ashton-Tate, and the virtual death of dBASE, I left to join some former Ashton-Tate consultants who were just starting a client/server consulting company called NetBase Computing. They had tried every tool available to deliver a Windows-based frontend to SQL Server. They tried Gupta, C++, and JAD. Finally, they heard about an obscure program called PowerBuilder 1.0. I remember sitting in my first class at NetBase trying to get a handle on DataWindows, and how frustrating the concept was. Especially vivid was the instructor, who was flown in from the East coast, because there was such a shortage of knowledgable developers. Bob Zurek taught that first class. I remember thinking to myself, someone should write a book about this. It took a few years, but here it is. Today, PowerBuilder has become a phenomenon. The amount of information on CD-ROMs, and in manuals and periodicals can be overwhelming. What we have done in this book is synthesize the important information you need to know, put it in one place, and made it easily accessible. There are plenty of introductory books on the market, but there are few books that go beyond a rehash of the manuals. One of the shortcomings of the PowerBuilder online documentation is that while it provides syntax, it lacks context. Why do we use a particular feature or function? Where is data validation best done, on the frontend or backend? These are the types of questions we set out to answer. This book takes the perspective of a professional developer. After all, if you intend to be a successful consultant with PowerBuilder, you need to use Powerbuilder to solve your client's problems. This book is based on course material that I have developed and taught over the past several years. It has been honed before thousands of students, and many of their suggestions are reflected in the book. Another unique feature of this book are samples for the Certified PowerBuilder Developer (CPD) exam questions. Having a CPD is like money in the bank. It demonstrates that you have mastered PowerBuilder. To help you achieve this goal, we have included questions that test your comprehension of the material. This book can be used for self-study or as a textbook for an advanced PowerBuilder class. Along with preparing you for the CPD exam, the book contains practical labs and exercises so you can have hands-on experience developing real-world PowerBuilder applications. All of the labs and source code are included on the CD-ROM accompanying the book, so you do not have to retype it in yourself. Included on the CD-ROM is a sample of PowerQuiz from BMS Systems, as well as free sample software from companies such as Powersoft and Blue Sky Software. Even after four plus years of working day in and day out with PowerBuilder, I continue to learn new things. The best way to learn what the tool can do is learn from other developers. I know you will find this book to be a valuable resource. Continue using PowerBuilder and never stop learning. Acknowledgments I would like to express my appreciation to everyone who helped make this book possible. First, thanks go to my copy editor Martha Williams who made sense of everything and caught numerous omissions. Also, to Lisa Garbowksi who managed the project and kept us on schedule. And, to Prentice Hall and Paul Becker who believed we could do it and moved mountains to see that we did. Thanks to each of the co-authors for making such a valuable contribution to this book. I am especially grateful to Scott McGarrigle, Phil Jesch, and Dave Emde for their suggestions on nonvisual user objects. Many thanks go to Dominick Divine and everyone at CountryWide Inc. for working around my schedule. Finally, this book would not have come about without the loving support of my wife Nora and daughter Faith. Paul Bukauskas About the Authors Paul Bukauskas is president of Bright Ideas, a client/server consulting firm based in Redondo Beach, California. He has been a full-time PowerBuilder developer, consultant, and certified instructor since the release of PowerBuilder 1.0. He is a Certified PowerBuilder developer and has written a number of PowerBuilder courses which he licenses to the public. Paul is frequent contributor to PAD and the author of Professional PowerBuilder Programming (also by Prentice Hall). He can be reached via e- mail at Brtideas@ix.netcom.com or 73767.2610@compuserve.com. Bruce Braunstein is the editor of PADPowersoft Application Developer magazine. He is the author of a number of books, both technical and science fiction. Before editing PAD, he edited FoxMasters magazine on disk and .DBF magazine for Pinnacle Publications. PAD is currently electronically published at powerbuilder.com. He is focusing on PAD as a way to reach the Powersoft community with timely technical information. Scott McGarrigle is with Applied Knowledge, Inc., a firm specializing in custom application and tools development utilizing object-oriented design with PowerBuilder. Scott is a Certified PowerBuilder developer. With extensive experience in GUI client/server development and object modeling, design, and programming, he bring a unique perspective to PowerBuilder development. Scott can be reached via e-mail: 71054.724@compuserve. David Litwak is a client/server developer specializing in PowerBuilder and C programming. He is not the president of Powersoft. Thomas O'Mara has been developing PC-based applications during the past 16 years. These applications range from data acquisition and statistical analysis in the engineering environment to Windows-based enterprise client/server applications. Ted Kerr is an internationally known client/server developer who specializes in data modeling and related tools such as ERwin. He can be reached via PAD magazine. Greg McAteer has been an independent programmer/consultant for seven years, and has worked with many top companies including Microsoft, Disney, Nasa, IBM, ARCO, Deloitte & Touche, Jet Propulsion Lab, and of course BMS Systems, the maker of PowerQuiz. He continues to work with BMS Systems to improve PowerQuiz and develop and market other tools for developers and small businesses. He can be reached via e-mail at Bmssys@ix.netcom.com or Compuserve 73062,601. More great techniques for developing with PowerBuilder! To become a truly proficient PowerBuilder developer, you need a deep understanding of techniques and technologies that most books only skim over. That's where More Professional PowerBuilder Programming comes in. It starts where Paul Bukauskas' best-selling Professional PowerBuilder Programming leaves off, presenting sophisticated PowerBuilder techniques to help you build more powerful, effective applications - and do it more quickly. You'll develop a deeper understanding of the window/event programming paradigm, and learn the most effective implementation strategies for event-driven environments. You'll learn how to make the most of Dynamic SQL, Dynamic DataWindows, nested reports, and other advanced DataWindows capabilities. Bukauskas also introduces you to powerful data modeling techniques for client/server applications. And, this book will help you prepare for the PowerBuilder CPD exam with sample questions and PowerQuiz. You'll also find in-depth coverage of: *Application Partitioning with nonvisual user objects *Communicating among objects *Child DataWindow programming techniques *Interprocess communication with OLE and DDE *Conditional expressions using Modify and Describe *The Windows API *Performance and Tuning The concepts covered in this book will help you work confidently with any version of PowerBuilder - especially Release 5.0 with Windows 95 support. More Professional PowerBuilder is based on the author's live PowerBuilder courses, which have been honed for years with audiences around the world. Every chapter contains practical exercises and questions to help you make sure you've mastered the material. This is a treasure house of advanced PowerBuilder techniques for the working developer. If you use PowerBuilder, you can't afford to be without it. PAUL BUKAUSKAS has worked for Ashton-Tate and Borland and is President of Bright Ideas, a consulting/training company based in Los Angeles. He has worked extensively with PowerBuilder since Version 1.0, and is the author of Professional PowerBuilder Programming (Prentice Hall).",books;computer science;computers & technology;database design;database storage & design;databases;education & reference;languages & tools;mathematics;new;programming;programming languages;science & math;software;used & rental textbooks,15 +1565793846,"Colorado Hut to Hut, Volume 1 Colorado Hut to Hut, Volume 1 Northern & Central Regions, by Brian LitzBrian Litz, photographer and explorer of Colorado's backcountry for over 20 years, has written the definitive guidebooks for backcountry enthusiasts. The essential guides for backcountry skiers, these books detail the most extensive hut system in North America, including the 10th Mountain Division Trail, and offers trail information, equipment considerations, and safety tips for hut-to-hut travel. Newly expanded from the original one volume, this two volume edition includes 20 new huts and more extensive information to aid cross-country skiers, snowshoers, hikers, and mountain bikers in planning the best hut trips possible.",adventure;books;colorado;cross-country;cycling;general;individual sports;mountain;skiing;specialty travel;sports & outdoors;travel;united states;west;winter sports,15 +0443063958,"Clinical Anatomy -- Churchill's Master Medicine series ""....the book tackles what traditionally has been one of the least favourite subject, Anatomy, well and backs the text with appropriate diagrams...What will set this book apart from the rest of anatomy books, I feel, is clinical content. Relating clinical situations to anatomy is what this book does well The self assessment sections at the end of the chapters are excellent. They are extremely comprehensive and test the knowledge of the students using a range of scenarios. the questions are quite similar to what we would expect in an exam situation... In summary I would say that the book is well thought out and written. It makes anatomy easy to understand and almost enjoyable to read!"" 4th year medical student - Leicesteruser friendly book, which successfully manages to reduce anatomy into a very manageable 324 pages."" Fourth Year Medical Student, Imperial College School of Medicine, January 2003 W.S. Monkhouse, MA, MB, Bchir, PhD, Professor of Anatomy, Preclinical Vice Dean, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland",anatomy;anatomy & physiology;basic sciences;biological sciences;biology & life sciences;books;education & reference;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;new;science & math;science & mathematics;test preparation & review;used & rental textbooks,15 +1844670872,"Development Arrested ""Woods will be quickly and justifiably integrated into the historiography and critical commentary on the blues. His materialized and politicized understanding of the blues, buttressed with insightful commentary on blues pioneers from W.C. Handy to Willie Dixon, is long overdue."" - Journal of American History ""Development Arrested has no peer, for Clyde Woods is a rare scholar who takes the blues seriously as theory and social critique..."" - Robin D.G. Kelley _""This path-breaking book by Clyde Woods is a wake-up call for geographers."" - Political Geography"" Clyde Woods is Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies at Pennsylvania State University.",americas;arts & photography;blues;books;ethnic studies;historical study & educational resources;history;music;musical genres;politics & social sciences;social history;social sciences;specific demographics;state & local;united states,15 +0596001320,"Learning Perl, Third Edition 'Learning Perl makes for an enjoyable, exciting course for any absolute Perl beginner.' Linux User, October 2001 ""Recommended reading"". .Net, November 2001 Tom Phoenix has been working in the field of education since 1982. After more than thirteen years of dissections, explosions, work with interesting animals, and high-voltage sparks during his work at a science museum, he started teaching Perl classes for Stonehenge Consulting Services, where he's worked since 1996. Since then, he has traveled to many interesting locations, so you might see him soon at a Perl Mongers' meeting. When he has time, he answers questions on Usenet's comp.lang.perl.misc and comp.lang.perl.moderated newsgroups, and contributes to the development and usefulness of Perl. Besides his work with Perl, Perl hackers, and related topics, Tom spends his time on amateur cryptography and speaking Esperanto. His home is in Portland, Oregon.",books;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;introductory & beginning;languages & tools;mathematics;new;perl;programming;programming languages;science & math;software;used & rental textbooks;web development & design,15 +0820438529,"Prophecy and the Quest for the Holy Grail (Studies in the Humanities: Literature-Politics-Society) The Holy Grail is one of the most enduring of medieval symbols, exercising a profound fascination on the imagination even to this day. This study reconsiders the Vulgate Cycle, and the functional interrelation of prophecy and epistemological critique in thirteenth-century Grail literature: no mere prediction, prophecy marks a critical strategy by which the nature and limits of knowledge are put into systematic question. By examining the critical function of such language, the study demonstrates the political significance of the Vulgate Cycle for the thirteenth-century Church: in tracing the various means by which authority is disclosed in this literature, it elaborates the genealogical structure of prophetic knowledge, and the overly subversive logic by which such insight is made specific to the clergy. By reformulating the nature of prophecy in the cycle, and suggesting the political stakes of such language, it lays the groundwork for future analysis of medieval Grail literature and its cultural legacies.",arthurian romance;books;criticism & theory;european;folklore;gothic & romantic;history & criticism;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;movements & periods;mythology & folk tales;new;used & rental textbooks;world literature,15 +1566632846,"Urban Art Chicago: A Guide to Community Murals, Mosaics, and Sculptures This terrific guide opens the doors of Chicago's public art to the caring tourist. In a burst of color and infinite formal variety, you can't help but feel inspired. (Lucy Lippard, author of Lure of the Local and On the Beaten Track )Some of our precious Chicago treasures are found in its streetson the walls of buildings. Our murals, our pride...celebrate our city's heroes, the unsung as well as the sung about. They lift our spirits. (Studs Terkel ) Olivia Gude is a muralist and mosaicist who teaches in the School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Her writing on public art and art education has appeared in the Art Journal and the Public Art Review. Jeff Huebner, an arts journalist, has written on public and community art for the Chicago Tribune, the Public Art Review, and other publications.",americas;architecture;arts & photography;books;chicago;criticism;education & reference;history;history & criticism;illinois;midwest;photography;professional & technical;travel;united states,15 +3931321355,"New Berlin, The Text: German, English, Spanish --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",architectural;architecture;arts & photography;books;education & reference;foreign language study & reference;history;humanities;new;photography;professional & technical;reference;regional;used & rental textbooks;visual arts,15 +1931498997,"Crashing the Gate: Netroots, Grassroots, and the Rise of People-Powered Politics Power to the people with a political takeover planLos Angeles TimesLee DrutmanMay 30, 2006In a given week, Markos Moulitsas Zniga's progressive blog, Daily Kos, receives more than 3 million visits, making it one of the most widely read political blogs in the world, and earning its proprietor regular calls for advice from Democratic Party leaders. Not bad for somebody who just four years ago was a Silicon Valley dropout with no real political experience. Now Moulitsas, along with fellow blogger Jerome Armstrong of MyDD.com (the DD stands for ""Direct Democracy""), has put down some thoughts in a more traditional medium -- a book.In Crashing the Gate, the two are not shy about what they hope to accomplish: nothing but an all-out ""people-powered"" takeover of the Democratic Party -- which, they are firmly convinced, is the only way to take America back from the conservatives currently ruining it. ""To paraphrase Thomas Jefferson,"" they write, ""the tree of a political party must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of reformers and insiders."" So begins a chapter titled ""Civil War."" ...Crashing the Gate is brash and infuriating, as it should be. The progressive blogosphere is starting to feel its own strength -- in the continued growth of Web traffic, in its powerful fund-raising capacity, and in the rise of its man, Howard Dean, as Democratic National Committee chairman. As Eli Pariser of Moveon.org's political action wing wrote in December 2004 (after helping to raise a few hundred million dollars online): ""Now it's our party: we bought it, we own it, and we're going to take it back."" Crashing the Gate is a powerful salvo in that battle. And as such, it commands attention.The Hope of the WebNew York Review of BooksBy Bill McKibbenApril 27, 2006When, less than a decade ago, the Internet emerged as a force in most of our lives, one of the questions people often asked was: Would it prove, like TV, to be a medium mainly for distraction and disengagement? Or would its two-way nature allow it to be a potent instrument for rebuilding connections among people and organizations, possibly even renewing a sense of community? The answer is still not clear-- more people use the Web to look at unclothed young women and lose money at poker than for any other purposes. But if you were going to make a case for the Web having an invigorating political effect, you could do worse than point your browser to dailykos.com, which was launched in 2002 by Markos Moulitsas Zniga.The site, which draws more than half a million visits each day,[1] has emerged as a meeting place for a great many ordinary people (i.e., not only politicians, journalists, academic experts, issue advocates, or big donors) who want to revive the Democratic Party. Obsessed with developing strategies for defeating Republicans, the site was much involved with the campaign of Howard Dean for the presidential nomination and carrying on his forthright opposition to the Iraq war. Its sophisticated technological structure, assembled by Moulitsas, has allowed its viewers to raise money for favored politicians, rethink and debate issue positions, harass lazy or ideologically biased journalists and commentators, and even help break stories that the mainstream press managed to overlook. In doing so, it has explicitly tried to chart a new future for the Democrats--the subject of the book under review--and implicitly suggested new possibilities for the American political system that might help it break free of the grip of big money. It also raises large questions about the future of journalism. In my view, nothing more interesting has happened in American politics for many years. There's a powerful new force in the Democratic Party. People around the country are banding together to take back the people's party. Jerome Armstrong and Markos Moulitsas explain how the Republicans rose to power and what the Democrats need to do to take back Washington. This is the playbook for a new century of Democratic leadership. JOE TRIPPI, author of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: ""Jerome Armstrong and Markos Moulitsas Zniga are pioneers of a new politics that empowers peoplethe Democratic establishment ignores Crashing the Gate and its insights at its peril. For everyone who believes that the Party must reform itself and return power to the grassroots, this book is a must read."" ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, editor, The Huffington Post: ""Two of the hottest Democratic bloggers--Daily Kos Markos Zuniga and MyDDs Jerome Armstrong--prove with this book that they are also two of the sharpest and most insightful voices in the progressive movement. Crashing the Gate is an urgent and powerfully-written look both at what ails our democracy and what can heal it. Ultimately, they show that the fuel to reform our politics will not come from party insiders but from 'the netroots, grassroots, and the rise of people powered politics.'"" DR. LARRY J. SABATO, author of Divided States of America: ""No one is spared in this lively, pointed bookand that makes it a lot of fun. Democrats should read Crashing the Gate to find their way out of the political wilderness. Republicans should read it to understand what their opponents might do if they get smart. Independents should read it to see what vigorous, two-party competition will really look like."" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Jerome Armstrong, a pioneer of the political blogosphere, founded one of the first political blogs, MyDD.com, in 2001. The person behind the netroots strategy that used blogs and meetups for Howard Dean's campaign, Jerome works as an internet strategist for advocay organizations and political campaigns. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia.Markos Moulitsas Zniga served in the U.S. Army for three years and later earned two bachelors degrees from Northern Illinois University and a law degree from Boston University. After moving to California to work in the tech industry, Markos started DailyKos.com in May 2002. His blog has had a meteoric rise and now gets more than a million unique visitors each day, making it one of the most popular blogs in the nation. Markos lives in Berkeley, California.",blogging & blogs;books;computers & technology;conservatism & liberalism;elections & political process;human rights;ideologies & doctrines;internet & web culture;political advocacy;political parties;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;specific topics;united states,15 +0879238097,"The Open Door: When Writers First Learned to Read The Open Door is a reader's delight, a book to be savored, to browse through time and again. It has an endearingly personal tone, as if the reader had been invited to sit down for a short visit with each of the writers. --Heather Vogel Frederick, Christian Science MonitorRecommended highly for life-long bookworms and readers. --ABA BooklistAmusing, charming, powerful at times, the book is a small treasure. --The Cleveland Plain Dealer --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",arts & literature;authors;biographies & memoirs;books;books & reading;classics;general;history & criticism;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;memoirs;new;united states;used & rental textbooks,15 +0865778973,"CT Teaching Manual One of the most informative books . . . I cannot imagine anyone in the CT profession who would not want it. -- Radiologic Technology This maual was written for medical students, technicians, interns and residents in Radiology as well as for physicians who are at the beginnning of their clinical training and wish to become acquainted with the subject of computed tomography. The emphasis is on the normal anatomic orientation. Numerous diagrams are shown and annotated with numbers that are listed and explained on the cover flaps. Additionally, the most common and important pathologic changes and normal variants have been selected as study examples. Pathogenesis, clincial findings and therapy are intentionally excluded: for further learning, the reader should consult the vast number of textbooks available on radiology, internal medicine, surgery, pathology, etc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Ideal for residents starting in radiology and radiologic technologists, this concise manual is the perfect introduction to the physics and practice of CT and the interpretation of basic CT images. Designed as a systematic learning tool, it introduces the use of CT scanners for all organs, and includes positioning, use of contrast media, representative CT scans of normal and pathological findings, explanatory drawings with keyed anatomic structures, and an overview of the most important measurement data. Finally, self-assessment quizzes - including answers - at the end of each chapter help the reader monitor progress and evaluate knowledge gained. New in this fourth edition: - Updated examination protocols for multidetector CT and CT angiography - An extended chapter on dual source CT - A new chapter on contrast injectors --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Institute for Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Faculty of Heinrich Heine University, Dusseldorf, Germany --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.",allied health professions;allied health services;books;clinical;diagnostic imaging;internal medicine;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;new;radiologic & ultrasound technology;radiological & ultrasound technology;radiology;radiology & nuclear medicine;used & rental textbooks,15 +0262720213,"The Embodied Mind: Cognitive Science and Human Experience ""Our concern is to open a space of possibilities in which the circulation between cognitive science and human experience can be fully appreciated and to foster the transformative possibilities of human experience in a scientific culture."" the authors"" The Embodied Mind is a thoroughly original integration of cognitive science, continental philosophy, and Buddhist thought, and in its transpersonal dimension, rather beautiful."" Gordon G. Globus , M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Philosophy, University of California, Irvine""An important book with wideranging implications for the construction of subjectivity in the Western tradition. Moreover, it is engagingly written, presenting difficult ideas and complex research programs with grace, lucidity, and style. N. Katherine Hayles , American Book Review Francisco Varela is Director of Research at the Centre National de Recherche Scientifique and Professor of Cognitive Science and Epistemology, CREA, at the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris.Eleanor Rosch is Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.",behavioral psychology;behavioral sciences;books;clinical psychology;cognitive psychology;fitness & dieting;health;medical books;mental health;new;psychology;psychology & counseling;science & math;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +1401901328,"Long Goodbye: The Deaths of Nancy Cruzan In 1987, as a young lawyer, Colby took as his first case what appeared to be a simple probate issue--guardianship rights of the parents of a young woman who was in a persistent vegetative state after being severely injured in a car accident. Because the Cruzans wanted to remove their daughter's feeding tube, the case generated a firestorm of publicity and protests from right-to-lifers. Drawing on the taped recollections of Cruzan's father and his own records, Colby chronicles the stark human drama of a family forced to live its most intimate moments in the courts and the media. He tracks the case from its beginning in probate court in a small town in Missouri to the U.S. Supreme Court. After three years of litigation and seven years spent in a vegetative state, Cruzan was finally permitted to die. This is a truly riveting look at the case that sharpened public debate about the medical and legal issues surrounding brain death and the right to die with dignity. Vanessa BushCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. A righteous,... riveting, and often moving legal tale. Bill Colby takes you on a wiiiiild journey. --James Ellroy, author of the New York Times bestseller L.A. Confidential Bill Colby is the General Counsel for Truman Medical Centers, a multi-hospital safety net health system in Kansas City. He is also the lawyer who represented the family of Nancy Cruzan in their family's right-to-die case, the first such case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Bill has appeared on Larry King Live, CNN, NPR, Good Morning America, Frontline, Today, and other national programs, and has spoken across the country on the ethical and legal issues related to death and dying. His second book, Unplugged: Reclaiming Our Right to Die in America (AMACOM 2006), won the 2007 AMWA Medical Book Award Gold Medal in the Trade Category. He lives in Prairie Village, Kansas.",biographies & memoirs;books;death;death & grief;fitness & dieting;grief & bereavement;health;health & medical law;law;medical;politics & social sciences;professionals & academics;right to die;self-help;sociology,15 +0321159551,"Internet Writer's Handbook, The (2nd Edition) The Internet Writer's Handbook offers those writers specific advice on writing and designing online hypertext documents. The book has been updated to reflect the latest Web writing terms and concepts such as Web page elements, Web page design, and types of Web writing. Extensive coverage includes such areas as writing Web pages; graphics and design; style; common grammar, punctuation, mechanical, and usage errors; and research and documentation. This dynamic handbook will appeal to anyone who needs help in creating a Web page, or writing online.",books;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;engineering;industrial;internet & education;internet & web culture;manufacturing & operational systems;new;professional & technical;research & publishing guides;technical;used & rental textbooks;writing,15 +1403969124,"Poetry and Pedagogy: The Challenge of the Contemporary Spahr, author of Response and This Connection of Everybody with Lungs, among other books, is one the leading poets of her generation. She teams here with Retallack (Memnoir, etc.) to collect 22 essays that, from differing perspectives, tackle a problem that has been around at least as long as modernism: how to make a place for ""difficult"" poetry in the classroom, and in the culture at large. Charles Bernstein's approach is refreshingly literal: he has devised a ""Poem Profiler""-a set of 10 major categories with 125 ""features"" with which one might start to get a handle on a seemingly opaque work. Lytle Shaw (Cable Factory 20) looks to ""didactic literature"" for a critique of models of pedagogical authority by way of Goethe. Harryette Mullen (Sleeping with the Dictionary), borrowing her title, looks ""Between Jihad and McWorld"" for ""A Place for Poetry."" Coming out of a seminar held at the Bard College (where Retallack is professor of humanities), this collection can serve as a theoretical (and sometimes practical) rudder for any reader who feels at sea in contemporary verse.Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Joan Retallack is John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Professor of Humanities at Bard College where she teaches poetry and poetics. She has been Visiting Butler Professor of Poetry in the Poetics Program at SUNY at Buffalo and poet in residence at Brown University. Retallack is the author of The Poethical Wager (University of California Press, 2003). Her poetry includes Memnoir (2004), How To Do Things With Words (1998), Afterrimages (1995), and Errata 5uite (1994). She received a Lannan Foundation Fellowship in 1998 and the America Award in Belles-Lettres for Musicage: John Cage in Conversation with Joan Retallack in 1996.Juliana Spahr is a poet, teacher, and scholar. She is the author of This Connection of Everyone with Lungs (University of California Press, 2005), Fuck You-Aloha-I Love You (Wesleyan University Press, 2001), Everybody's Autonomy: Connective Reading and Collective Identity (University of Alabama Press, 2001), and Response (Sun & Moon Press, 1996). She co-edits the journal Chain with Jena Osman.",20th century;books;criticism & theory;education;education & reference;history;history & criticism;humanities;instruction methods;literature;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;schools & teaching;used & rental textbooks,15 +0415945682,"The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection (Basic Principles Into Practice Series) Sue Johnson's The Practice of Emotionally Focused Marital Therapy is a truly remarkable book. In it, Johnson pulls off the extremely rare combination of speaking in a voice that is accessible and clinically meaningful to couple therapists yet remaining solidly anchored in research evidence. This is the definitive text describing Emotionally Focused Marital Therapy, one of the few approaches to marital therapy that has been proven to be effective. Filled with clinical vignettes and hands-on examples of what to do when, this book should be of great value to all couple therapists. Poignant and well written, it is certain to be a classic in the field of marital therapy..Jay Lebow is a senior therapist at the Family Institute at Northwestern and Clinical Associate Professor at Northwestern UniversityThe leading couple therapist of our day has done it again! This brilliantly revised and expanded work will make learning and doing this highly effective, empirically validated form of therapy much easier. This book will find a prominent place in the minds, hearts, and libraries of all serious couple therapists, and countless couples and families will benefit as a result. Bravo Sue Johnson!.Scott R. Woolley, Ph.D., Director, MFT Graduate Programs, CSPP, Alliant International UniversityEmotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) is a deceptively simple approach to work with couples in therapy because the tenets, practices, and integration are so clear because there clearly is a lot of art to doing this work. The book is nicely written with sufficient technical language to be useful and at the same time eminently accessible and enjoyable to read. This edition provides more detail than the first about the processes involved both internally and interpersonally between partners. The steps in therapy also are described in more detail and the chapters on working with trauma and families are new. I believe that the book would be useful for both those new to the approach and as a reference for more experienced therapists. Recommended for graduate students and experienced therapists..Thorana S. Nelson, Ph.D/Utah State University",books;clinical psychology;counseling;fitness & dieting;health;marriage;medical books;mental health;new;psychology;psychotherapy;relationships;self-help;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0071345566,"Understanding Hedged Scale Trading Practical Techniques for Leveraging Consistently Greater ProfitsWith Dramatically Lowered RiskIn the Futures Market Scale trading is one of the most financially rewarding methods of trading in today's turbulent markets. At the same time it can be one of the riskiest. Understanding Hedged Scale Trading explains a proven method for taking advantage of scale trading techniques while strategically using options as a hedge to dramatically reduce that risk. ""Futures trading is a lot like war. The winner is the one standing when the loser is forced to sign a treaty. The person standing is the one with an edge who trades defensively."" Understanding Hedged Scale Trading shows you how to win the war. Explaining every facet of this highly potent trading methodfrom how to select your scale trading targets to advanced hedging and scale trading techniquesthis step-by step book discusses: Solid, proven ideas and approaches for getting started Factors to consider in choosing a market to trade Effective methods for rolling positions over to extend expiration datesand increase profit opportunities Profitable scale trading requires strong nerves, above-average tolerance for risk, and the ability to understand and use leverage. If you have the nerves and the risk tolerance, Understanding Hedged Scale Trading shows you how to control the leveragereducing your losses and increasing your ratio of profitable trades in every type of market. ""Profitable futures trading depends on getting an edge on the market, taking advantage of the edge whenever possible, and doing nothing when the edge is not evident. This book is all about teaching you where there is an edge in the futures market and showing you how to take advantage of it."" From the Introduction Scale trading provides the edge and hedged scale trading sharpens that edge, allowing experienced traders to stay on both sides of the market and use their edge most effectively. Understanding Hedged Scale Trading covers everything traders need to know to work with the increased leverage provided by scale trading while covering their backs against the inevitable moments when, despite taking every precaution, they find fast-moving markets moving against them. It is the only in-depth treatment of hedged scale trading on the market. This high-level trading book provides an easy-to-follow roadmap for combining the increasingly popular hedged scale trading method with the judicious use of options to control downside risk. Author Tom McCaffertya veteran of nearly three decades in the futures industry who has seen everything and is fazed by nothingshows you how to keep your wits about you in the heat of futures trading battle as he discusses: The mechanics of scale trading, and the similarities and differences between traditional and hedged scale trading Techniques for effectively offsetting the cost of commissionsthe unspoken yet omnipresent cost of trading Strategies for grabbing quick profits in the brief period of increased price volatility referred to as the Red Zone Methods to reduce margin callsand avoid your broker closing out your positions before their full potential is realized Proven tactics for applying hedged scale trades to commodities groups including grains, foods and fibers, energies, metals, and entire indexes Understanding Hedged Scale Trading is all about using your braininstead of your bucksto take advantage of market turnarounds. Filled with examples of both successful and unsuccessful scale trades, it provides strategies to minimize trading risks as you maximize market leverage, initiating trades in falling markets and then waiting patiently for the inevitable laws of supply and demand to drive the markets back upand dramatically increase your risk-adjusted returns. Thomas McCafferty has been involved in the futures business for nearly three decades. A registered stockbroker and securities options principal, he is the former branch office manager at Securities Corporation of Iowa and is currently chief operations officer at Market Wise Securities, Inc., of Broomfield, Colorado. McCafferty is the author of several books, including All About Futures, All About Options, All About Commodities, and Winning with Managed Futures.",accounting;accounting & finance;books;business & finance;business & investing;commodities;education & reference;futures;investing;investments & securities;new;options;popular economics;professional & technical;used & rental textbooks,15 +0782140645,"OCP: Oracle9i DBA Fundamentals II Study Guide Heres the book you need to prepare for Exam 1Z0-032: Oracle9iDatabase: Fundamentals II.In-depth coverage of officialexam objectivesPractical information on implementing and managing Oracle9idatabasesHundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on theCDAuthoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Doug Stuns is an OCP with 12+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA, developer, and trainer. Currently, he is the founder and owner of Stuns Consulting Services. Doug was the coauthor of OCP: Oracle8i Architecture & Administration and Backup/Recovery Study Guide. Matthew Weishan is a senior OCP instructor for Greenbriar & Russel's Oracle-Approved Education Centers. He was a coauthor of OCP: Oracle8i Performance Tuning and Network Administration Study Guide.",books;computer science;computers & technology;database storage & design;databases;education & reference;graduate & professional;new;oracle;professional;relational databases;test prep & study guides;test preparation;testing;used & rental textbooks,15 +0674017536,"Japan Encyclopedia (Harvard University Press Reference Library) This large, beautiful and indispensable volume...is a detailed but concise guide to Japanese history from its beginnings until now, filled with general information but with a particular emphasis on religion and the arts. It contains a detailed chronology as well as a concise bibliography. --Donald Richie (Japan Times 2004-08-08) Louis Frdric is the author of numerous scholarly and reference books on Asian and South Asian societies and religions. He lived in Paris until his death in 1996. http://www.hup.harvard.edu/pdf/FREJAP_excerpt.pdf --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",asia;books;earth sciences;education & reference;encyclopedias;geography;historical study & educational resources;history;humanities;japan;new;reference;regional;science & math;used & rental textbooks,15 +0595330509,"Classic Children's Literature for Your Home Library: 550 Years of Delightful Reading (1450-2000) Reverend Paul Lachlan Peck is an inveterate bibliophile and author, and teaches an autobiography workshop in his hometown, Dana Point, CA.",bibliographies & indexes;books;books & reading;children's books;children's literature guides;criticism & theory;education & reference;general;history & criticism;literature;literature & fiction;movements & periods;publishing & books;research & publishing guides;writing,15 +0275934152,"To Serve and Collect: Chicago Politics and Police Corruption from the Lager Beer Riot to the Summerdale Scandal ""Richard Lindberg's To Serve and Collect is not only a delight to read but this work provides invaluable information, in the form of hard data and rich anecdote, about Chicago's nitty-gritty past. Lindberg chronicles the city's blatant boondogglers and corrupt political sachems with devastating accuracy. His attention to detail, a hallmark in his writing, will be appreciated by historians, librarians, and researchers. Anyone interested in Chicago's lavish and outlandish past will revel in this wonderful and enlightening work, one that should stand as a classic in its field for decades to come.""- Jay Robert Nash Crime historian Author of The Encyclopedia of World Crime Lindberg traces the stormy history of the department from the 1850s to the Summerdale Scandal of the near present and discusses the tie between politics, organized crime, vice, and the police department. This volume is a vivid history of Chicago politics and law enforcement, recounting pivotal events in Chicago police history. RICHARD C. LINDBERG is Official Historian of the Chicago White Sox and editor for The Encyclopedia of World Crime.",americas;biographies & memoirs;books;criminal law;criminology;history;law;new;politics & social sciences;social sciences;state & local;true accounts;true crime;united states;used & rental textbooks,15 +0782142966,"CCNP: Remote Access Study Guide, 3rd Edition (642-821) Heres the book you need to prepare the latest Building Cisco RemoteAccess Networks (BCRAN) exam, 642-821. This Study Guide provides: Robert Padjen (CCNP Security, CCDP) is Director of Technology Solutions for a large financial institution. He has written ten texts on network administration, troubleshooting and design, and sits on the Cisco Technical Advisory Board.",books;certification;cisco;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;networking;networks;new;protocols & apis;study guides;studying & workbooks;test prep & study guides;used & rental textbooks;wan,15 +0764120077,"Student Success Secrets From the reviews: ""This balanced compilation of motivational strategies and affirmations also provides the skills necessary for academic success Its conversational style is designed to speak directly to students Jensen uses a variety of visual devices such a bulleted lists and subheadings to make the text more accessible This book will meet the needs of those who want a practical and informative study skills guide the majority of the material will work well from middle school through high school.""VOYA, December 2003",books;business & finance;business & investing;children's books;economics;education;education & reference;new;reference;schools & teaching;study guides;study skills;studying & workbooks;test prep & study guides;used & rental textbooks,15 +B000FMHXE4,"From Brotherhood to Manhood: How Black Men Rescue Their Relationships and Dreams From the Invisibility Syndrome Wisdom and guidance for African American men in search of a full and empowered life.""From Brotherhood to Manhood explores-with rich clinical wisdom-the unique burdens of being black and male in America. A.J. Franklin offers insightful advice to inspire men from any background. This forthright book should be read by everyone interested in understanding the obstacles along the journey toward manhood.""-Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School""Dr. Anderson Franklin travels to the core of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man and reinterprets how this idea plays itself out today. For those African Americans who live with 'Invisibility syndrome' daily and are in need of relief, he offers solutions. For a nation still oblivious to the ways it tears out he heart of our democratic republic, he offers a wake-up call.""-Bakari Kitwana, author of the Hip Hop Generation: Young Black and the Crisis in African American Culture""I believe this can be an extraordinarily useful tool not only for black males, but for all of those who will be interacting with black males in American society.""-Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., Professor of Neurological Surgery, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions""Invisible brothers become visible men on the pages of this book. Dr. Franklin exposes the problem, unburdens the reader, gives hop for healing, [and] designs and forges new paths to visibility What a debriefing!""-Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant, psychologist, advice columnist, Essence magazine, and author of the Best Kind of Loving""Not since Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man has any author captured so powerfully and authentically the essence of what life is like in America for African American men.""-Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Senior Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago, Illinois""This warm, real, and often heartbreaking book gives us an insider's view of what it is like to be black and male in this works. Dr. Franklin offers practical strategies for the affirmations needed and the celebrations required if we have men in our lives. If you know and care about a black man, you ought to read this book.""-Gail Elizabeth Wyatt, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, author of Stolen Women, and coauthor of No More Clueless Sex --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Wisdom and guidance for African American men in search of a full and empowered life.""From Brotherhood to Manhood explores-with rich clinical wisdom-the unique burdens of being black and male in America. A.J. Franklin offers insightful advice to inspire men from any background. This forthright book should be read by everyone interested in understanding the obstacles along the journey toward manhood.""-Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School""Dr. Anderson Franklin travels to the core of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man and reinterprets how this idea plays itself out today. For those African Americans who live with 'Invisibility syndrome' daily and are in need of relief, he offers solutions. For a nation still oblivious to the ways it tears out he heart of our democratic republic, he offers a wake-up call.""-Bakari Kitwana, author of the Hip Hop Generation: Young Black and the Crisis in African American Culture""I believe this can be an extraordinarily useful tool not only for black males, but for all of those who will be interacting with black males in American society.""-Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., Professor of Neurological Surgery, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions""Invisible brothers become visible men on the pages of this book. Dr. Franklin exposes the problem, unburdens the reader, gives hop for healing, [and] designs and forges new paths to visibility What a debriefing!""-Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant, psychologist, advice columnist, Essence magazine, and author of the Best Kind of Loving""Not since Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man has any author captured so powerfully and authentically the essence of what life is like in America for African American men.""-Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Senior Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago, Illinois""This warm, real, and often heartbreaking book gives us an insider's view of what it is like to be black and male in this works. Dr. Franklin offers practical strategies for the affirmations needed and the celebrations required if we have men in our lives. If you know and care about a black man, you ought to read this book.""-Gail Elizabeth Wyatt, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, author of Stolen Women, and coauthor of No More Clueless Sex --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.",african-american studies;books;ethnopsychology;fitness & dieting;health;interpersonal relations;medical books;politics & social sciences;psychology;psychology & counseling;relationships;self-help;social psychology & interactions;social sciences;specific demographics,15 +0786424419,"Psychology of Dreams ""A good introduction"" -- SciTech Book News""Highly recommended"" -- Journal of the Society for Psychical Research Psychologist Paul R. Robbins has been in private practice in Silver Spring, Maryland for many years. He is also the author of Understanding Depression (1993), Romantic Relationships (1996, Choice Outstanding Academic Book), Adolescent Suicide (1998) and Anger, Aggression and Violence (2000).",books;dreams;education & reference;fitness & dieting;health;new;occult;politics & social sciences;psychology;psychology & counseling;reference;religion & spirituality;self-help;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0809143542,"Journeying With Mark: Five Minute Preparation for Each Sunday Liturgy Jennifer Christ is a certified spiritual director, serves as adjunct faculty at Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee WI, and works as a consultant throughout the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee. She also teaches at St. Francis Seminary, St. Francis, WI.",bibles;books;catholicism;christian books & bibles;christian living;devotionals;meditations;other religions;practices & sacred texts;reference;religion & spirituality;ritual;spirituality;theology;worship & devotion,15 +0292734557,"This America of Ours: The Letters of Gabriela Mistral and Victoria Ocampo ""Meyer and Horan have done extraordinary and valuable work in collecting and editing the letters of Victoria Ocampo and Gabriela Mistral in This America of Ours... Ocampo and Mistral's exchanges often reveal their differing approaches to literature, politics, and feminism and, as such, provide an example of the richness and variety of women's intellectual engagement in Latin America."" --Elizabeth A. Marchant, Associate Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, UCLA Elizabeth Horan is Professor and Chair of the Department of English at Arizona State University.Doris Meyer is Roman S. & Tatiana Weller Professor Emeritus of Hispanic Studies at Connecticut College and a Visiting Scholar at the University of New Mexico's Latin American and Iberian Institute.",20th century;americas;biographies & memoirs;books;central america;education & reference;essays & correspondence;ethnic & national;foreign language study & reference;history;letters & correspondence;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);specific groups;women,15 +0231100183,"Sedimentographica: A Photographic Atlas of Sedimentary Structures An outstanding set of illustrations that would be most useful for undergraduate and fundamental graduate classes in stratigraphy and sedimentology. Other texts rely on diagramatic representations and contain only a few clear photographic illustrations, but Sedimentographica includes a wealth of high-quality photographs for visual aid. -- B. Charlotte Schreiber Queens College, City University of New York Text: English (translation) Original Language: Italian",atlases;atlases & maps;books;earth sciences;education & reference;geology;nature & ecology;new;reference;rocks & minerals;science & math;science & mathematics;sedimentary;structural;used & rental textbooks,15 +0838584500,"Rudolph's Fundamentals of Pediatrics: Third Edition ""The book has 21 chapters devoted to major fields in pediatrics, with new chapters on adolescence, developmental and behavioral pediatrics, rheumatology, oncology, neurology, and ophthalmology. In addition, chapters on pediatric health supervision and ethics are provided. The chapters are well written, for the most part, with the proper amount of information so that reading is not laborious. The tables and algorithms are plentiful and are a key feature of this book. The figures are helpful and complement the text very well....Students who use this book will be well prepared for end-of-rotation exams and have a good foundation in pediatrics. For residents it is a beneficial book to review and assimilate much information.""--Doody's Review Service (Doody's 2003-03-15) Written expressly for trainees in pediatrics, Rudolph's Fundamentals of Pediatrics, 3rd edition provides a broad information base with a symptom-complex orientation. It presents a pathophysiologic basis for the approach to differential diagnosis and makes liberal use of algorithms and tables to summarize important information. Perfect for students in the pediatric clerkship, Rudolph's Fundamentals is also relied upon by pediatric and family medicine residents, nurses, and anyone who needs quick, concise answers to a broad array of clinical pediatric questions. Features: * Written expressly for medical students by leading educators in pediatrics * Discusses approaches to symptom presentations * Problem-oriented approach promotes a better understanding of clinical issues and differential diagnosis * Extensive algorithms, tables, and illustrations * Pathophysiology included to facilitate an understanding of the basis for selection of diagnostic studies and treatments * Six brand new chapters: ""Adolescent Medicine,"" ""Disorders of Behavior,"" ""Rheumatic Diseases of Childhood,"" ""Oncology,"" ""Nervous System,"" and ""Ophthalmology"" * All other chapters have been revised and updated Abraham M. Rudolph, MD, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus and Senior Staff Member Cardiovascular Research Institute University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, CA Robert K. Kamei, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Director, Residency Training Program Department of Pediatrics University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, CA Kim J. Overby, MD, Pediatric Medical Care Coordinator Child Welfare Division Elwyn, Inc. Elwyn, PA",allied health professions;allied health services;books;clinical;family practice;internal medicine;medical assistants;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;new;nursing;pediatric & neonatal;pediatrics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0735621632,"CLR via C#, Second Edition (Pro Developer) The author shares insights direct from the Microsoft .NET development team, his own real-world expertise, and hands-on code examples to illustrate how to most effectively use the CLR and the .NET Framework 2.0 for smart client, Web, and mobile applications Key Book Benefits: Delivers a thorough grounding in .NET Framework architecture, the runtime environment, and other key topics Provides extensive code examples in Visual C# Features authoritative, pragmatic guidance on difficult development concepts such as generics and threading Jeffrey Richter is a cofounder of Wintellect (www.wintellect.com)-a training, debugging, and consulting firm dedicated to helping companies build better software faster. He is the author of the previous editions of this book, Windows via C/C++, and several other Windows-related programming books. Jeffrey has been consulting with the Microsoft .NET Framework team since October 1999.",books;c#;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;languages & tools;network programming;networking;new;programming;programming languages;software design;software development;testing & engineering;used & rental textbooks,15 +0915132893,"Love Never Faileth: Eknath Easwaran on St. Francis, St. Augustine, St. Paul, and Mother Teresa Second Edition (Classics of Christian Inspiration Series) "". . .one of the most inspiring interpretations I have ever read. Easwaran gives everything the light touch' his deep thoughts become more meaningful and remembered by a delightful sprinkling of humor."" -- Unity Bookstore Network News""A powerful self-help book. . . . This book offers practical ways in clear language to renew ourselves when the going gets tough. . . . He passes to the reader a feeling of serenity and wisdom."" -- The Western New York Catholic ""Easwaran's emphasis is definitely on the practical. . . . Though showing the influence of Eastern methods and thought, Easwaran's content and development are certainly in accord with Christian thought and practice."" -- Spiritual Book News Eknath Easwaran draws on the words of four great Christian mystics to develop the dual themes of the practice of meditation and its application to daily life. From each mystic, Easwaran takes a passage suitable for meditation some of the most exquisite descriptions ever of the spiritual journey and in a line-by-line commentary makes their teachings accessible to all. In introductions to the sections, Carols Flinders gives a glimpse into the life and teaching of each mystic. 288 pages. Easwaran's understanding and appreciation for Christian mysticism began early, from the influence and personal example of the priest who was the principal of the Catholic college he attended. ""Father John was a true Christian. He taught me more about Christianity than all the books I have read."" The words and lives of Christian mystics interweave through all his teaching. Easwaran has lectured and taught meditation in North America since 1959, and has written more than twenty books on meditation and practical spiritual living.",books;christian books & bibles;christian living;christianity;church history;history;mysticism;new age;occult;philosophy;politics & social sciences;religion & spirituality;religious;spirituality;world,15 +0743201817,"Kaplan SCI-HI Admissions Test 2001 Darcy L. Galane is the Associate Director of Pre-College Curriculum at Kaplan's Corporate Office. She received a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles and began teaching SAT and LSAT classes for Kaplan while earning her J.D. at the University of Connecticut School of Law. Having taught and written curriculum for most of Kaplan's courses, Darcy has helped thousands of students to raise their scores on standardized tests. Chapter 1 SCI-HI Mastery You're reading this book because you're serious about getting into Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, or Brooklyn Tech. You probably already know that if you want to go to one of the specialized science high schools, you have to take the Specialized Science High Schools Admissions (SCI-HI) Test. If you want to get a high score on the test, there are some steps you can take to maximize your score. Essentially, you need to: * Understand the structure of the test. * Hone your math and verbal skills. * Develop strategies and test-taking techniques. * Practice what you've learned. The SCI-HI test is a standardized test. It's certainly not easy, but it is a fairly predictable test. This means that you can prepare for the content and question types that you'll see on test day. Before delving into the specific content and strategies you will need to perform well on the SCI-HI test, you should know some basic information about the test. Here are answers to some common questions about the test. COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SCI-HI TEST Why Should I Take the SCI-HI Exam? If you want to attend Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Tech, or Bronx Science, you must take the SCI-HI exam. It is the sole criterion for admission. This means that your grades, extracurricular activities, etcetera, play no role in the admissions process. Do not take the test if you are not serious about attending one of the schools! If you score high enough to be accepted at a school, you will be expected to attend. Who Administers the Test? The Board of Education of the City of New York administers the test. The Board of Education is composed of teachers and administrators who decide what students at New York City high schools need to learn. Why Is the Test the Sole Criterion for Admission? Having one test be the only factor that determines whether you are accepted at the school of your choice is rough. However, more than 20,000 students apply for admission, and the Board of Ed needs a way to pare down that number to roughly 2,000. A multiple-choice test given to all applicants is a very efficient way to make the cut because it subjects all applicants to the exact same standard and is very easy to grade. You might not be thrilled about this process, but it is not going to change before December. Therefore, regardless of your personal feelings about standardized tests in general or this test in particular, you need to take some time to prepare for the SCI-HI test. Is There Any Other Way to Get into the Science High Schools? A limited number of students may be eligible to participate in a Discovery program which is designed to give disadvantaged students who have demonstrated high potential a chance to enroll in a specialized high school program. For more information about this program, see the Specialized High Schools Student Handbook. How Is the Test Scored? The test contains ninety-five questions. Ninety of them are worth one ""raw"" point and five are worth two ""raw"" points giving you a ""raw score"" on a 100-point scale. Your raw score is multiplied by a formula known only to the Board of Education to arrive at a scaled score out of 800. What Is a ""Good Score""? That's a good question. Alas, there's really no answer to it. Admission works like this: The Board of Education identifies the number of places available at each school. If there are 500 spaces available at Stuyvesant, the Board of Education accepts the top 500 scorers who identified Stuyvesant as their first choice. Therefore, there is no magic number for admission. What Should I Bring to the Test? You need your admissions ticket, two or more No. 2 pencils, an eraser, and a watch that does not contain a calculator. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE SCI-HI TEST'S STRUCTURE While it's possible that next year's SCI-HI test will be a little different from last year's, you can be confident that the test will look pretty much the same. Therefore, you can take advantage of the test's predictability and use what you know about the structure to raise your score. You Do Not Need to Answer the Questions in Order Usually when taking a test, you automatically answer the questions in the order that they're written. However, there are a lot of questions on the SCI-HI test and you may be able to make it easier on yourself by doing the stuff you find easier first. For example, if you're good at Logical Reasoning questions, build your confidence and grab some quick points by doing them first. Or if you have a tough time with Coordinate Geometry, skip the Coordinate Geometry questions and go back to them when you have time. You Can Go Back to the Verbal Section Once You've Finished the Math Section Most standardized tests don't let you move between sections. On the SCI-HI test, however, you can go back to the Verbal Section after you've finished the Math Section. There Is No Penalty for Wrong Answers Don't leave anything blank on the SCI-HI test. A correct answer is a correct answer. It makes no difference to your score if you get the question correct by solving the question or by guessing. Of course, you should solve the questions you know, but there's no harm in guessing when you don't know how to answer a question or are running out of time. Remember, you have a 0% chance of getting a question correct if you leave it blank. Your chances of getting it correct if you guess are at least 20%. Go with the odds. The SCI-HI Answer Grid Has No Heart Don't lose valuable points on the test by misgridding! The answer choices are labeled A-E and F-K to help you keep track of answers. Always circle questions you skip. Whenever you choose not to answer a question, circle it in your test book. This can help you in two ways. The first is that it will be easier to find the questions you skipped if they're circled. The second is that you are less likely to misgrid when you skip questions if you clearly mark the ones you skip. Anything that will help you approach the test efficiently is worth doing. Circling questions that you skip is relatively effortless and can save you time and get you points. Always circle the answer you choose. A great way to avoid careless gridding errors is to circle your answers in the test book. If you circle your answers, you can quickly check your circled answers against your gridded answers to make sure that you did not misgrid. Additionally, if you have time to recheck your answers, it's easier to do this if the answers are circled. Grid your answers in blocks of five. Don't grid in each answer after you answer each question. Instead, grid your answers after every five questions. As you're entering the answers in to the grid silently say ""1, A,"" ""2, G,"" etcetera. This will help you to avoid any omissions. Since questions alternate between A-E choices and F-K choices, you should be able to catch if you have skipped a question or entered answers onto the wrong line. APPROACHING SCI-HI QUESTIONS STRATEGICALLY As important as it is to know the setup of the SCI-HI test, it is equally important to have a system for attacking the questions. You wouldn't venture onto the subway for the first time without looking at a map, and you shouldn't approach the SCI-HI test without a plan. Remember, the more knowledge you have about the test and the questions, the better you'll be able to take control of the test. The following is the best way to approach SCI-HI questions systematically. Think about the Questions Before You Look at the Answers It's hard to emphasize strenuously enough precisely how important this strategy is. Basically, IT'S REALLY, REALLY IMPORTANT! One of the most damaging mistakes that students ma",assessment;books;children's books;education;education & reference;education theory;new;schools & teaching;secondary education;study guides;studying & workbooks;test prep & study guides;test preparation;testing;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521323703,"The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Evolution ""This book is unquestionably the best reference work dedicated to human evolution yet published....The stunning computer-generated composite image of human and chimpanzee faces that graces the cover illustrates the unmistakable link between humans and other primates that is emphasized on the pages within....The book resembles and reads like a textbook as much as an encyclopedia....This work is a comprehensive catalog of present knowledge and thus an absolutely essential source for all libraries."" Library Journal""...this Cambridge title offers a wide-ranging introduction to the field...both comprehensive and usable...This work is highly recommended for general and research libraries of all types...The authoritative source material is both readable and accurate within the framework of current data."" Laurel Grozinger, American Reference Books Annual""...succeeds admirably....a fascinating and beautiful introduction to human evolution in its broadest context....a useful reference for anyone interested in the subject."" John G. Fleagle, The Quarterly Review of Biology""In all, this is an essential purchase for any anthropology library."" The Times Higher Education Supplement""If (whether student or professional) you're interested in human evolution, you'll want to have this volume handy."" Ian Tattersall, Nature""...I can think of no more useful guide to the research topics of general human evolution. Individually and collectively the essays are readable and scholarly, and the stylistic presentation is highly professional. At the very least it should be on the required reading list for courses on human evolution, for teachers and students alike."" Walter Carl Hartwig, Evolutionary Anthropology""...a fine book; a worthy addition to the excellent Cambridge Encyclopedia series. Great to have on the shelves."" Colin Tudge, New Scientist""...covers human ecology through broad topical articles. Topically, this new encyclopedia seems stronger on most behavior issues and provides more extensive attention to the evolution and ecology of relevant living primates, such as lemurs and monkeys. In addition, it is more up to date on such controversies as 'Mitochondrial Eve.' The academic approach and article length of The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Evolution will appeal most to university and research libraries."" Booklist""...succeeds in providing truly 'encyclopedic' coverage of the whole gamut of human evolutionary studies....The quality of the writing is, for the most part, excellent, and the editors and contributing authors are to be commended for creating a volume that will be truly useful to a wide range of readers within anthropology, including graduate and undergraduate students as well as professors....I heartily recommend this volume to all anthropologists and university librarians. There is no better single source that I am aware of for finding brief, accurate, and current synopses of the issues, problems, and methods of analysis within the domain of human evolutionary studies."" Robert L. Anemone, American Journal of Physical Anthropology""...a valuable reference book for anyone working in the field of human evolution."" Keren R. Rosenberg, American Journal of Human Biology Over seventy scholars worldwide have collaborated on this well-documented introduction to the human species. The volume includes all the reader needs to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of how humankind has developed as well as the means by which scientists investigate the origin of our species.",anthropology;biological sciences;biology;biology & life sciences;books;cultural;education & reference;evolution;new;physical;politics & social sciences;science & math;science & mathematics;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +1560851155,"The Last Pioneer: John Taylor, a Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith, first prophet and founder of the Mormon church, and Brigham Young, the colonizer who took the Mormons west and rooted them permanently in the Great Basin, are well known to Americans. But John Taylor, the third in the remarkable triumvirate which was responsible for the establishment and longevity of polygamy in the United States a practice far from dead today remains unknown. Samuel W. Taylor, his grandson, an essayist and novelist known for his gentle wit and ironic teasing of his own people, has written a sympathetic but also massive and powerful life story that deserves to pass through the Zion Curtain that is, to reach a wide, non-Mormon audience. John Taylor, born in Liverpool in 1808, was converted to Mormonism in Canada, and quickly became a key leader, active in organizing the astonishing successful Mormon mission to Great Britain. He was present at all the crises of Mormonism: the financial ruin in Kirtland, Ohio; the ugly expulsion from Missouri; the mob murder of Joseph Smith (Taylor took four musket balls in his own body trying to protect his prophet); the exodus west; the coming of the federal army to Utah; the death of Brigham Young; and the final federal anti-polygamy persecution which sent Taylor into hiding like a common criminal. More than that, he was an intellectual, an able editor, as well as a missionary organizer, and was respected by Brigham Young as a mighty man. He was also Young's liberal antagonist, foe of the numbered ballot which identified every voter, critic of the savage punishment of dissenters and apostates, and of Young's consolidation of every aspect of Mormon economic life in what was America's only real theocracy. But Taylor was not a dissenter. He had followed Joseph Smith blindly, even concurring with his denunciations of the anguished Saints who first publicly exposed Smith's secret polygamy in the Nauvoo Expositor in 1844. For over ten years, Taylor lied for his church by denying that polygamy was being practiced at all, though he himself had taken ten wives before the exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois, in 1846. The lying violated his better nature: he was relieved when Young decided to end the cover-up by formally admitting to the practice of polygamy in 1852. Sam Taylor relates this history as it really happened, a salutary charge from past accounts of this virile pioneer and third president of the Mormon church. In describing his grandfather's life, however, Taylor had to find a platform, both literary and intellectual, for his own position on some major Mormon controversies. He could have written a definitive biography, properly footnoted, which would have been a notable addition to Mormon scholarship, the history of the west and of American civil liberties. But he chose instead to write an historical novel. This gave him the liberty of creating scenes that are often poignant and moving, but it deprived him of historical perspective and judgmental summing up. Where so much honest, informative, and original historical material has been marshaled, it is to be regretted that the author chose the novel, albeit with sporadic footnotes, as his vehicle. John Taylor is the novel's hero, and we see his life through his own eyes, sharing in his suffering, fanaticism, and ecstasy. Though he publicly admitted only seven marriages, he married at least seventeen women. One bore him a son when he was seventy-two; at seventy-nine, hiding from federal marshals intent on jailing him for polygamy, he married a woman fifty-nine years his junior. Her father performed the ceremony. This is a man's book: only a Mormon male could have written it. There is little in it of Sam Taylor's familiar pungent humor and leavening irony. His grandfather's spirit is in charge. --Fawn Brodie - The Washington Post Samuel W. Taylor, grandson of John Taylor and son of Apostle John W. Taylor, was born in Provo, Utah, and studied at Brigham Young University. After serving in World War II, he and his family lived near San Francisco until he passed away in 1997 at the age of ninety. His works include Family Kingdom, Nightfall at Nauvoo, Rocky Mountain Empire, and Uranium Fever (histories); Heaven Knows Why, The Grinning Gismo, and The Man with My Face (novels); Take My Advice, Mr. President (short stories); Taylor-Made Tales (autobiography); The Absent-Minded Professor and Flubber (screenplays); and episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Bonanza (television).",19th century;americas;biographies & memoirs;books;christian books & bibles;historical;history;jesus;leaders & notable people;memoirs;modern (16th-21st centuries);mormonism;religious;state & local;united states,15 +1931859272,"Soldiers in Revolt: GI Resistance During the Vietnam War David Cortright is president of the Fourth Freedom Forum and a research fellow at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author or editor of twelve books, including A Peaceful Superpower: The Movement Against War in Iraq (2004). Howard Zinn is the author of the best-selling People's History Of The United States (over a million copies sold), and numerous other works of history, politics, and biography.",20th century;americas;asia;asian;books;commentary & opinion;history;international & world politics;military;politics & government;politics & social sciences;southeast asia;specific topics;united states;vietnam war,15 +1862044724,"Rex Deus: The True Mystery of Rennes-Le-Chateau and the Dynasty of Jesus Marilyn Hopkins was born in Totnes, England. She spent ten years studying various forms of Christianity and esoteric spirituality. She has contributed to seminars, talks and lectures and is co-author with Tim Wallace-Murphy of Rossyln: Guardian of the Secrets of the Holy Grail. ""The story which begins with hints of buried treasure turns into an in-depth historical investigation, a modern Grail quest... and a secret which could rock the Christian Church to its foundation.""--from The Introduction",books;christian books & bibles;christianity;church history;education & reference;europe;france;general;history;jesus;occult;religion & spirituality;religious;religious studies;world,15 +B000OT8310,"Modern Confessional Writing: New Critical Essays (Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature) University of Exeter, UK",20th century;books;classics;essays & correspondence;history;history & criticism;kindle ebooks;kindle store;letters & correspondence;literary;literary criticism & theory;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);movements & periods;united states,15 +0761527850,"XHTML Fast & Easy Web Development Brian Proffitt is a professional author and Linux computer consultant. His is the author of ""Install, Configure, and Customize Red Hat Linux 7"" and ""XHTML Fast & Easy Web Development"" from Premier Press. Brian has developed more than 50 computer books and has provided technical editing for dozens more.",books;computer science;computers & technology;database design;databases;education & reference;languages & tools;new;programming;programming languages;software;used & rental textbooks;web design;web development & design;xhtml,15 +0060194308,"Past Forgetting : My Memory Lost and Found An unflinching account of amnesia and the terror of being a writer without memory, this memoir adds a dramatic chapter to Robinson's life story, which she has explored in a previous memoir and fiction (Bed/Time/Story; Perdido). One day in 1992, she woke up in a London hospital, unable to recognize her husband and drawing a blank on the last 10 years or so, because of a seizure. Later, she realized that her childhood ""asthma"" and several blackouts were attacks of epilepsy. Condensing a long, painful recovery period, Robinson adopts a style that's at times impressionistic but that's unified by fine powers of observation and flashes of humor. What fascinates the reader is which memories she has retained and which she has lost. Her devoted husband is largely a benevolent stranger. Her children from a former marriageAnow adults living in the U.S.Aare photographs and voices to her. She seems to recall her privileged childhood most clearly, offering a loving portrait of her father, the Oscar-winning writer and film executive Dore Schary, who ran MGM Studios for several years. Raised among Hollywood royalty in the '40s and '50s, Robinson occasionally confuses her life with movie plots, though some glitter remains from her friendships with Barbara Streisand, schoolmate ""Bobby"" Redford and such journalists as John Lahr. The book's primary appeal lies in the author's bravery in confronting her loss, gamely seeing old friends she doesn't remember, forming a writers' group as a kind of surrogate family and reconnecting emotionally with her grandchildren. (Sept.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. A misty memoir of amnesia triggered by a swimming pool accident, and the slow, painful retrieval of memory. The swimming-pool episode was apparently caused by an epileptic seizure, and Robinson was to learn that she had suffered from undiagnosed epilepsy since she was a child. The daughter of writer/movie mogul Dore Schary, she grew up in southern California, where her schoolmates and playmates were the likes of Robert Redford. A career as a relatively successful novelist (Star Country, 1996, etc.) included two husbands and two children before she settled in London with her third spouse, the extaordinarily patient and understanding hero of this work. When Robinson wakes from a brief coma following the accident, she doesnt know him. Although she accepts his and others' word that this man is her husband, its apparently years before she is able to collate the memories of their mutual history. The Hollywood years are most vivid to the starstruck Robinson, and within the first 20 pages, there is mention of Dennis Hopper, Jane Fonda, and Cary Grant, with Barbra Streisand (a good friend), Erica Jong, Betty Friedan, Helen Gurley Brown, and others. Most interesting are descriptions of Robinson's efforts to restore her memory, including reading her husband's detailed journals of their years together and rereading her own books. She also keeps careful notes of day-to-day encounters, because she often cannot recall from one room to the next where she is or why she is there. She continues to write and never loses her ability to cook or her taste for clothes. A new doctor and new medication to control the seizures assist in her recovery. An intriguing but confusing view from inside the author's head that would be considerably improved by observations from the likes of Barbra and Erica about their now-forgetful friend. -- Copyright 1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. ""Past Forgetting is a book that will not easily be forgotten for Jill Robinson takes the reader on a memorable and frightening journey into the world of the amnesiac. What Robinson never lost was her ability to write powerful prose."" -- Anne Edwards""An exquisitely written and perceptive book describing a traumatic interruption in a woman's life. There are lessons here for everyone. This is a brilliant probe of the value of memory and a sense of continuity of personal events...An absolute pleasure to read."" -- Anne Rice""Here is the wondrous and brave Jill Robinson demonstrating the extraordinarily penetrating ways she has of rediscovering her amazing life. Her writing is subtle and beautiful--filled with grace and pain. Once you open Past Forgetting you won't be able to put it down."" (Patricia Bosworth) REVIEW""""Having lost her memory, and fearful she would never write again, Jill Robinson set out to prove that she could--magnificently! Past Forgetting is painfully honest, compellingly readable, enormously entertaining, and ultimately triumphant! Bravo!"" -- Evan Hunter""Jill Robinson's new book is totally engrossing. I would expect no less from her, but--amazingly--the subject of the book is the loss of memory, and her honesty, her humor, and her brilliant gift for individual sentences stopped this reader's world, as well. Sure, I remember Jill: always on the edge, always taking a risk, both personally and professionally, always focused sharply on every charm on the bracelet, though the jangle--the general look and feel and sound of things--might have preoccupied us if she hadn't stopped to play with, and to offer up, each individual part. This is my favorite of her books so far--one I think readers will extrapolate meaning from, checking their own lives against the writer's expanding consciousness, involving us as participants in fashioning the odd cat's cradle of past and present, memory and mistake that links the important, and the seemingly inconsequential, moments of our lives."" -- Ann Beattie""One of Hollywood's genuine princesses has produced an extraordinary work: a memoir about her amnesia. The extraordinary thing is--it works."" -- Carolyn SeeIt is a rare, almost heroically well-written, at times hair-raising account of what the experience is really like, from the inside. -- The New York Times Book Review, Reeve Lindbergh Jill Robinson, the author of the memoir Bed/Time/Story and Perdido, grew up in Los Angeles, where her father, Dore Schary, was the only writer to run a major studio, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Jill has received a National Endowment for the Arts grant, has written for the New York Times, American and French Vogue, the Chicago Tribune, Vanity Fair, the London Telegraph and served as a Fulbright Commissioner. Robinson lives in London with her husband, Stuart Shaw.",arts & literature;authors;biographies & memoirs;books;cognitive;diseases & physical ailments;epilepsy;fitness & dieting;health;medical books;psychology;psychology & counseling;special needs;specific groups;women,15 +0073107689,"Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach w/ Student Resources DVD Yunus A. engel (Turkey) is Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno.Michael Boles (Raleigh, NC) is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the North Carolina State University.",books;chemical;chemical engineering;dynamics;engineering;mechanical;mechanics;new;physics;professional & technical;science & math;science & mathematics;thermodynamics;transportation;used & rental textbooks,15 +0761928480,"Engaging Organizational Communication Theory and Research: Multiple Perspectives Steve May (Ph.D., University of Utah, 1993) is Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a Leadership Fellow at the Institute for the Arts and the Humanities, an Ethics Fellow at the Parr Center for Ethics, and a researcher and ethics consultant for the Ethics at Work program at the Kenan Institute for Ethics He is co-editor, with George Cheney and Debashish Munshi, of The Handbook of Communication Ethics and, with Oyvind Ihlen and Jennifer Bartlett, of The Handbook of Communication and Corporate Social Responsibility. His organizational communication research has been published in journals such as Management Communication Quarterly, Journal of Applied Communication Research, Rhetoric and Public Affairs, Public Policy Yearbook, and Organizational Communication: Emerging Perspectives. He is a past Forum Editor of Management Communication Quarterly and Associate Editor of The Journal of Applied Communication Research and The Journal of Business Communication.Dennis K. Mumby is professor and chair of Communication Studies at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Fellow of UNCs Institute for the Arts and Humanities. His research focuses on the relationships among discourse, power, gender, and organization. He has published five books and over 50 articles in the area of critical organization studies in journals such as Academy of Management Review, Management Communication Quarterly, Communication Monographs, and Human Relations. He is a past chair of the Organizational Communication Division of the National Communication Association and a six-time winner of the divisions annual research award. Most recently, he served as chair of the Organizational Communication Division of the International Communication Association. His most recent book is titled Reframing Difference in Organizational Communication Studies: Research, Pedagogy, Practice (SAGE Publications, Inc, 2011). Mumby is a National Communication Association Distinguished Scholar, and a Fellow of the International Communication Association.",books;business & finance;business & investing;business communication;communication;communication & journalism;communications;education & reference;language & grammar;new;politics & social sciences;skills;social sciences;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +0470037008,"CliffsTestPrep Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Exam: 5 Practice Tests Your guide to a higher score on the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate ExamWhy CliffsTestPrep Guides?Go with the name you know and trustGet the information you needfast!Written by test-prep specialistsAbout the contents:IntroductionHow to use this book to hone your test-taking skillsTactics for answering math questionsHow to use the practice tests to pinpoint areas to reviewDeveloping a test-taking strategy that works for you5 Full-Length Practice TestsPractice tests mirror the actual examQuestions span the 21 different subject areas typically covered on the examAnswers and explanations clarify points and help you focus your study productivelyTest-Prep Essentials from the Experts at CliffsNotesMore than Notes!CliffsAPCliffsCompleteCliffsQuickReviewCliffsTestPrepCliffsStudySolver John Yoegel, Ph.D., DREI, is a certified Real Estate instructor who teaches pre-licensing courses in real estate appraisal, valuation principles and procedures, and ethics and standards of professional practice, in addition to numerous continuing education courses. He has written for many publications including the Real Estate Educators Association Journal and The Real Estate Professional. He is the author of Real Estate License Exams For Dummies.",books;business & finance;business & investing;education & reference;graduate & professional;new;popular economics;professional;real estate;sales;study guides;studying & workbooks;test prep & study guides;test preparation;used & rental textbooks,15 +0393965015,"Gravitation and Spacetime (Second Edition) Hans C. Ohanian received his B.S. from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Ph.D. from Princeton University, where he worked with John A. Wheeler. He has taught at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Union College, and the University of Vermont. He is the author of several textbooks spanning all undergraduate levels: Physics, Principles of Physics, Relativity: A Modern Introduction, Modern Physics, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Classical Electrodynamics, and, with Remo Ruffini, Gravitation and Spacetime. He is also the author of dozens of articles dealing with gravitation, relativity, and quantum theory, including many articles on fundamental physics published in the American Journal of Physics, where he served as associate editor for some years. He lives in Vermont.Remo Ruffini is the Chair of Theoretical Physics at the University of Rome, where he received his Ph. D., and has also taught at Princeton University. He is an editor of the International Journal of Modern Physics and has acted as an adviser to NASA and the Italian Space Agency. In addition to Gravitation and Spacetime, a partial listing of his published works include Cosmology from Space Platforms, Black Holes, Gravitational Waves and Cosmology, Basic Concepts in Relativistic Astrophysics, Gamow Cosmology, and various articles and edited volumes.",astronomy;astronomy & astrophysics;astronomy & space science;books;gravity;humanities;metaphysics;new;philosophy;physics;politics & social sciences;science & math;science & mathematics;used & rental textbooks;waves & wave mechanics,15 +9053565655,"Why Are Artists Poor?: The Exceptional Economy of the Arts Hans Abbing is a painter, a photographer and an economist. As an economist he lectures at the Faculty of History and Arts at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam.",art history;arts & photography;books;business & finance;business & investing;business of art;criticism;economic conditions;economics;education & reference;history;history & criticism;humanities;new;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521256356,"The Cansos and Sirventes of the Troubadour, Giraut de Borneil: A Critical Edition Text: English (translation) Amongst the troubadour poets, Giraut de Borneil was one of the most important and influential. This scrupulously-researched 1989 edition covers Giraut's entire output. Translations into English and detailed commentaries on each poem are provided. The introduction discusses what is known of Giraut's life and patrons, placing his work in the context of troubadour poetry while highlighting his particular originality.",books;contemporary;criticism & theory;education & reference;french;history & criticism;humanities;literary;literature;literature & fiction;love poems;new;poetry;used & rental textbooks;world literature,15 +B000FJBMP8,"On a Method of Multiprogramming (Monographs in Computer Science) Here, the authors propose a method for the formal development of parallel programs - or multiprograms as they prefer to call them. They accomplish this with a minimum of formal gear, i.e. with the predicate calculus and the well- established theory of Owicki and Gries. They show that the Owicki/Gries theory can be effectively put to work for the formal development of multiprograms, regardless of whether these algorithms are distributed or not. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Here, the authors propose a method for the formal development of parallel programs - or multiprograms as they prefer to call them. They accomplish this with a minimum of formal gear, i.e. with the predicate calculus and the well- established theory of Owicki and Gries. They show that the Owicki/Gries theory can be effectively put to work for the formal development of multiprograms, regardless of whether these algorithms are distributed or not. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.",algorithms;books;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;hardware;methodology;object-oriented design;parallel processing computers;performance optimization;programming;software design;software development;software engineering;testing & engineering,15 +0933149859,"Choices in Deafness Overwhelmingly, hearing parents raise deaf children. Most of the time they have no prior exposure to people with hearing loss and must face some very difficult options, for deaf education has been divided by controversy and bias for decades. This work provides comprehensive information on various methodologies with straightforward delivery, offering the perspective of parents and of children who have grown up since the publication of the first edition. While only three methodologies were discussed in the first edition?total communication, oralism, and cued speech?the auditory/ verbal and bilingual-bicultural approaches have been added here. This edition also covers in depth the medical causes of hearing loss, the diagnostic process, meeting with the audiologist, and the pros and cons of the newest technology, the cochlear implant. This work guides parents through the choices they must make for their child, covering conditions and treatment from both the parents' and the child's point of view. National organizations serving the deaf or hard of hearing are listed, along with contact information. Recommended for public libraries.?Emily H. Ferren, Ruth Enlow Lib. of Garrett Cty., Oakland, Md.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. ""Choices in Deafness is an important addition to any speech and hearing library or recommended reading list...."" -- The Volta Review Sue Schwartz received her master's degree in speech and hearing from Central Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis, Missouri, and her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in family counseling from the University of Maryland. Currently, she is Provider of Family Services for the Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in Montgomery County, Maryland.",books;disability;disabled;education & reference;law;parenting;parenting & relationships;politics & government;politics & social sciences;public affairs & policy;social sciences;social services & welfare;special needs;specialties;specific demographics,15 +0809322447,"Post-Process Theory: Beyond the Writing-Process Paradigm ""[This anthology] offers a complex and multivalent theoretical account of the term post-process, one that includes historical and institutional, as well as linguistically, psychologically, and philosophically warranted definitions of the term. The several authors, moreover, seek to define and explain this term by describing its uses within a community of informed and reflective practitioners and suggesting ways of extending and criticizing those uses.""Patricia Harkin, coeditor of Contending with Words: Composition and Rhetoric in a Postmodern Age Thomas Kent teaches rhetorical and literary theory in the Department of English at Iowa State University. He is the author of Paralogic Rhetoric: A Theory of Communicative Interaction and Interpretation and Genre: The Role of Generic Perception in the Study of Narrative Texts.",books;creative writing & composition;education & reference;humanities;language & grammar;literature;literature & fiction;new;reference;research & publishing guides;rhetoric;used & rental textbooks;words;writing;writing skills,15 +0687343941,"The Roman Empire and the New Testament: An Essential Guide (Essential Guides) Warren Carter is Professor of New Testament at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. Amy-Jill Levine is E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School, Nashville, Tennessee.",ancient;bibles;books;christian books & bibles;christianity;church history;education & reference;general;history;reference;religion & spirituality;religious;religious studies;rome;world,15 +0130139882,"Core MCSD: Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (Microsoft Certified Solution Developers Series) Ace Microsoft's Exam 70-176 The TOTAL MCSD Learning Solution Includes CBT Systems Visual Basic training module Includes access to an exclusive Companion MCSD Visual Basic training site More than just a cram guide: the perfect Visual Basic 6 tutorial & reference! DON'T JUST READ ABOUT IT! Included FREE on the CD-ROM is a complete Visual Basic 6 computer-based training course chosen especially for this bookfrom CBT Systems, the #1 provider of interactive training software for IT professionals! Covers every key exam objective-in-depth Designing applications and user services Forms, controls, menus, and advanced user interfaces COM clients and components, ActiveX, active documents, DHTML, and the Internet Database integration and data-bound controls Debugging, packaging, deploying, and maintaining advanced VB6 applications Includes exam strategy discussions, working examples, nearly 350 sample exam questions, and more! Pass Microsoft's Visual Basic 6 Desktop Developer examwith flying colors! Top Visual Basic author Steven Holzner has written the most complete, to-the-point VB6 Desktop exam prep guide ever published. Holzner covers every Microsoft exam objective, with especially thorough coverage of the intermediate-to-advanced topics most likely to trip you up on the exam. For example, you'll find hundreds of pages of COM coverage: all you need to start creating COM clients, components, and ActiveX controls, and build sophisticated VB6 Web applications. Holzner reviews database integration in depth: ADO, OLE DB, data-bound controls, SQL queries, and much more. No other similar book covers database programming as thoroughly. You'll find complete chapters on crucial topics such as advanced user interface custom controls, and a systematic review of VB6 error handling and debugging. From application planning through packaging, deployment, and maintenance, this isn't just a great exam preparation packageit's the best Visual Basic 6 development tutorial and reference you can buy. If you're ready to join the elite group of MCSD-certified VB6 developers, don't settle for anything less! A TOTAL Learning Solution! Includes these EXCLUSIVE Web & interactive resources! We've teamed up with CBT Systems, the world's #1 developer of IT self-paced training, to include a state-of-the-art interactive Visual Basic training course on CD-ROM! And that's not all: Every Prentice Hall PTR MCSD book is 100% integrated with its own exclusive MCSD training Web site, which features: Interactive test Q section Projects you can completewith detailed solutions Virtual Study Lounge: Interact with students, authors, and trainers on-line Author's Corner: Book & exam updates, training news and more BONUS! Look inside for coupons offering valuable discounts on additional training at Scholars.com, the world's #1 interactive training site. Steven Holzner has written more than 40 books; he is co-author of the best-selling Peter Norton's Visual Basic for Windows and Peter Norton's Guide to Visual Basic 4 for Windows 95. Holzner was formerly contributing editor for PC Magazine.",books;business;certification;computers & technology;development;education & reference;languages & tools;mathematics;microsoft;programming;science & math;software;vba;visual basic;web development & design,15 +0881504270,"Off the Leash: Subversive Journeys Around Vermont Presuming that readers are sensible enough to figure out the cumbersome particulars of food and lodging for themselves, Husher applies her ferocious curiosity and opinions to other facets of Vermont travel. While she does offer basic directions and phone numbers, she's more interested in exploring and enjoying free and inexpensive pleasures. Each chapter focuses on a place that holds some mystery and fascination for Husher. She takes the reader to a cemetery in Barre, where graves are decorated with ""a whimsicality you don't normally associate with burial,"" offering a unique history of those interred there. Another chapter describes the breakdown and rebuilding of her Vermont hometown, Randolph, after a number of fires gutted the downtown area. Husher visits a series of concrete sculptures along Interstate 89 and follows with a thoughtful essay on the intention and effectiveness of public art. Throughout, she includes little-known historical digressions, such as one about the Fenian Raids, which occurred between 1866 and 1870, when a group of Irish soldiers attempted to invade Canada from Vermont and establish an Irish republic. ""It's fun to know a few things, however sloppily the knowledge is acquired,"" writes Husher, encouraging travelers to pick up bits of information along the wayAand her tour is bound to stir up curiosity not only about Vermont but also about all the places lost in the daze of hotels and gift shops. Illus. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Husher, who has written stories and articles for the Boston Phoenix, the Randolph Herald, and other publications, provides an interesting sort of travel book: a cross between travel essays and tourist guide. Arranged by geographic area, each of 12 chapters includes a description of a location in Vermont (or near Vermont), Husher's personal memories and descriptions of the spot, and historical detail and directions. One chapter highlights the Randolph fireworks and then goes on to describe Randolph's business district by recounting the story of a series of fires and the community's reactions to them. Other chapters include descriptions of the Dowsers Hall (and its labyrinth), the Bread and Puppet Museum, and the historic sites of the Fenian Raids. It is a very personal account of Vermont and will attract visitors to and residents of Vermont who have time to read before seeking adventure. Buy for public libraries.AAlison Hopkins, Queens Borough P.L., Briarwood, NY Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Husher is not your usual travel writer. Instead, she looks beyond typical tourist attractions and sees interest in all sorts of off-the-beaten-path places. Although Vermont is full of historical sites, Husher seems to appreciate settings with a more subtle, perhaps even more profound, resonance. Her journeys take readers to the Donohue Sea Caves near Burlington, to fireworks displays in Randolph, and to Lake Champlain, where sightings of a water monster engage the imaginations of many of the folks who venture there. Even the rest stops along an interstate highway have hidden treasures. Although barely acknowledged by passersby, an assemblage of deteriorating sculptures merit Husher's regard. In the eyes of this unconventional traveler, they have intriguing stories to tell. Alice Joyce A satisfying book of travel throughout the Green Mountain State, mixing guidebook and essay. Husher, a New England journalist and writer, knows her home state well. Her intention in this subversive booksubversive because, she says, it centers on things overlooked and perhaps undervalued because they do not fit comfortably into the larger frameis to take her readers into little-known corners of the state, far from the usual tourist itineraries. In this she succeeds admirably, visiting places such as Barre, the center of a surprisingly active radical politics in the early years of this century; Randolph, where the fortunate Justin Morgan developed the hard-working breed of horse that bears his name; and Lake Champlain, where, locals say, there lives a weird serpent to rival Scotlands Loch Ness monster. Along the way she points out good rest stops, ice-cream parlors, coffeehouses, country churches, statues, and gardens, studding her little essays with anecdote, reminiscence, and tidbits of local history. Husher, in the manner of an on-the-bus tour guide, sometimes tries a little too hard to be chatty and funny, dishing up groan-inducing lines like The only trouble with cemeteries is that the people in them are all dead. But shes pleasantly self-effacing, and she knows her stuff; for one thing, her quick take on the history of a New England literary genre, the Indian Captivity narrative, is a real gem. These essays may persuade you to make an inexpensive but satisfying junket to Vermont, or they may persuade you there is no wonder greater than the one of being exactly, precisely where you are. Hushers entertaining, well-written book is likely to inspire more than one vacation to retrace her steps, and armchair travelers will enjoy it as well. -- Copyright 1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. Great, great stuff--playful, intelligent, provocative, funny, informative, fill in the blank with your favorite rave. -- Yankee Magazine, Tim Clark Helen Husher's stories and articles have appeared in the Boston Phoenix, the Randolph Herald, and other publications. In 1994 she was one of three finalists in the Anvil Press International Three-Day Novel Writing Contest for Synesthesia, a comic tale about the dangers of stray electricity. She lives in Randolph, Vermont.",americas;books;education & reference;history;mount st. helens;new england;northeast;research & publishing guides;state & local;travel;travel writing;united states;vermont;washington;writing,15 +0822014335,"Othello Complete Study Edition Cliffs Complete provides everything you need to read and understand the great works of literature. The full text of the work is interspersed with highlights, commentary, summary, character study, notes on plot and theme development. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. One of the most staged of all of Shakespeare's plays, Othello is a tale of love and betrayal, secrets, passions, and intrigue. Psychology and wit pit strength and virtue against jealousy and evil agendas. The results leave no winners, only tragedy in the lives of the jealous Moor, Othello, and his wife, Desdemona.The CliffsComplete Othello is a revised and expanded study edition. It contains Shakespeare's original play, a glossary, and expert commentary in a unique, 2-column format. To enhance your learning, notes and definitions appear directly opposite the line in which they occur, and a review section follows the play. This edition also introduces you to the life, works, and times of William Shakespeare. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) wrote 37 plays. King Lear and Macbeth are widely considered his finest and most popular. They are, perhaps, the most frequently produced works on the planet. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.",books;british & irish;children's books;criticism & theory;drama;education & reference;english literature;history & criticism;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;new;schools & teaching;test prep & study guides;used & rental textbooks,15 +1903458420,"The Well Balanced Child: Movement and Early Learning (Early Years) Sally Goddard Blythe is director of The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology, which researches the effects of neurological dysfunction in specific learning difficulties, and devises effective remedial programs. She is the author of ""Reflexes, Learning, and Behaviour"" as well as numerous professional papers and articles.",books;crafts;early childhood education;education;education & reference;elementary education;hobbies & home;home improvement & design;home repair;how-to & home improvements;new;parenting;parenting & relationships;schools & teaching;used & rental textbooks,15 +0815748590,"Redefining Urban and Suburban America: Evidence from Census 2000, Volume One (Brookings Metro Series) ""An excellent resource that provides insightful analysis into the causes and consequencs of recent settlement patterns in the USA...it provides useful and usable content for an undergraduate or graduate-level course in urban geography."" --Christopher Cusack, Keene State College, Regional Studies Bruce Katz is vice president, director of the Metropolitan Policy Program, and Adeline M. and Alfred I. Johnson Chair in Urban and Metropolitan Policy at the Brookings Institution. Robert E. Lang is co director of the Metropolitan Institute and a professor in the Urban Affairs and Planning graduate program at Virginia Tech.",books;city planning & urban development;government;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;public affairs & policy;public policy;social sciences;sociology;united states;urban;urban planning & development;used & rental textbooks,15 +1592233805,"Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Minnesota Bathroom Readers' Hysterical SocietyThe Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society proudly follows in the grand tradition of its older sibling, the Bathroom Readers' Institute. This conglomeration of scholarly scribes is devoted to bringing primo prose, terrific trivia, and quality quizzes & puzzles to every volume of the UJBR Plunges series. Featuring true experts in almost every field imaginable, the BRHS and their themed volumes promise to be a superior source of bathroom reading.",americas;books;central;education & reference;essays;history;humor;humor & entertainment;midwest;puzzles & games;satire;state & local;travel;trivia;united states,15 +0340742135,"Principles of Physiology for the Anaesthetist Overall this book represents good value...there is no doubt that it should be on the shelves of every anaesthetic department that prepares candidates for the examination.European Journal of Anaesthesiology Ian Power and Peter Kam are both at the Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia",anatomy;anesthesiology;basic sciences;books;clinical;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;new;pain medicine;pathophysiology;pharmacology;physiology;surgery;used & rental textbooks,15 +031021713X,"1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking: Fresh, Timely, and Compelling Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Speakers Experienced speakers know the value of humor for grabbing and holding attention. That's why this volume belongs in every pastor's and speaker's library. Arranged by topic, here are 1001 one-liners, jokes, and humorous anecdotes for almost any situation or subject. Most of these illustrations have already been tested by preachers and other speakers. The huge variety ensures there'll be something to catch any congregation's funny bone--and its attention. Michael Hodgin is the author of 1001 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking. He edits The Pastors Story File and Parables, Etc., two newsletters for pastors and public speakers. He lives in Platteville, Colorado Experienced speakers know the value of humor for adding punch to their point and muscle to their message. That's why 1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking belongs in every pastor's and speaker's library -- including yours! Like its rib-tickling predecessor, 1001 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking, this volume is a gold mine of one-liners, jokes, and humorous anecdotes for almost any situation or subject. Pick your topic: Attitudes, Evangelism, Romance, Weddings . . . you'll find what you're looking for, conveniently alphabetized, numbered, and indexed for instant referencing. There's even a space for you to record the times and places you use each illustration, so no one will hear you tell the same joke twice. Most of these humorous gems have already been tested by preachers and other speakers. And the huge variety ensures you'll find something to tickle any congregation's funny bone -- and grab its attention. Michael E. Hodgin is the author of 1001 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking and 1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking. He edits The Pastor's Story File and Parables, Etc., two newsletters for pastors and public speakers. He lives in Platteville, Colorado.",books;christian books & bibles;church administration;education & reference;fitness & dieting;health;humor;humor & entertainment;language & grammar;ministry;ministry & church leadership;public speaking;religion & spirituality;self-help & psychology;words,15 +0810383020,"Dictionary of Hispanic Biography 1 Librarians with a clientele seeking biographical information on noted Hispanics will cheer the appearance of Dictionary of Hispanic Biography. The editors chose a broad range of personalities from the fifteenth century to the present from the U.S., Latin America, and Spain. They represent a variety of endeavors, including activism, business, entertainment, education, religion, and sports. Apparently being Spanish-speaking was one of the criteria for inclusion; there are no entrants from Brazil or Portugal. Though Aztecs such as Montezuma are treated, approximately 70 percent of the 470 people lived in the twentieth century. A six-member advisory board assisted the editors in winnowing the current list from more than 700 names initially suggested.Entries are arranged alphabetically, from Rodolfo Acuna to Emiliano Zapata. The sketches, ranging from one to three pages in length, provide biographic information and list selected works by the biographee (books, films, recordings, etc.) and works about him or her. Cross-references within biographies are indicated by boldface type. For example, in the article on Dolores Huerta, there is a reference to Cesar Chavez. Many articles are illustrated with black-and-white portraits. Each article is signed. Indexes by occupation and nationality, as well as by subject, further aid the user. There are inconsistencies in the way people are classified in the nationality index. For example, Emilio Estevez is listed under Hispanic American, while his father Martin Sheen and brother Charlie Sheen are listed under Spanish American. There are some minor editing errors; one line in the biography of Xavier Cugat makes no sense, for example.Several books, such as Notable Hispanic American Women (Gale, 1993), cover Hispanics in the U.S., but Dictionary of Hispanic Biography covers important Spanish-speaking people from Europe and the Americas as well. It is highly recommended for all types of libraries, high school and up.",biographies & memoirs;books;catalogs & directories;dictionaries & thesauruses;education & reference;ethnic & national;hispanic & latino;minority studies;new;politics & social sciences;reference;reference & collections;social sciences;specific demographics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0970451563,"Dr. Fisher's Life on the Ark: Green Alligators, Bushman, and Other ""Hare-Raising"" Tales from America's Most Popular Zoo and Around the World Fisher was the director of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo for 30 years. The job entailed 40 expeditions to such places as India, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Iceland; some trips brought him great joy, others great danger. Fisher tells how he helped deliver six calves and had to perform a caesarean section on the last one; how he extracted a jaguar's broken tooth; and how he treated a Bengal tiger with an infected ingrown toenail. Fisher reminisces about such famous zoo animals as Mike, a polar bear, and Bushman, the legendary lowland gorilla. He fondly remembers the late Marlin Perkins, the zoo director prior to Fisher, who hosted a national TV show, and the time that Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonald's, gave him a check for $1 million during lunch in 1976 to help build a commissary-hospital and great ape house. Above all, the author's love of animals comes through on every page of this delightful book. George CohenCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved",animals;biographies & memoirs;biological sciences;biology;books;education & reference;fauna;mathematics;medical;memoirs;nature & ecology;professionals & academics;science & math;science & technology;teens,15 +0838414656,"Teacher's Handbook Revised: Contextualized Language Instruction The major strength of Teacher's Handbook is that it provides an appropriate balance between theory and practice. Foreign language teachers need to understand the theoretical foundations of language acquisition, AND see how theories associated with language teaching and learning translate into practice in realworld settings. The text presents important concepts, principles, standards, appraoches etc. in a format that can be easily understood and internalized. There are numerous concrete examples (e.g. Teach and Reflect; Chapter Case Studies; Chapter Figures and Tables) that illustrate practical applications. Additionally, the text covers the four skills (speaking, writing, listening comprehension, and reading) and culture in an integrated way. I consider Teacher's Handbook to be a foundational text for students; a text that provides a theoretical and practical foundation upon which language teachers (present and future) will continue to build through research, teaching experience, and self-reflection and analysis. The text is particularly beneficial for pre-service foreign language teachers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Judith L. Shrum holds the Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, and an M.A. in Latin American Studies from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. She holds a joint appointment as Associate Professor of Second Language Education in the Departments of Foreign Languages & Literatures and Teaching & Learning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.",books;education;education & reference;foreign language study & reference;foreign languages;humanities;instruction;language & grammar;linguistics;new;professional development;schools & teaching;secondary education;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +0875862853,"A Crisis of Governance: Zimbabwe Chikuhwa chronicles Zimbabwe's bleak history since the nation (then Rhodesia) achieved independence from Great Britain in 1980. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Chikuhwa devotes the first part of his analysis to his nation's vexed constitutional history. After outlining constitutions set up under British rule and then under a white minority government, the author focuses in detail on the 1979 ""Lancaster House Constitution"" of the Republic of Zimbabwe and how the new government, dominated by the Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front, or ZANU (PF), and headed by President Robert Mugabe, enacted radical constitutional amendments that gave Mugabe far-reaching presidential powers. Chikuhwa shows how Mugabe's government quickly adopted a Marxist-Leninist style of authoritarianism, and documents widespread corruption, government intolerance of criticism, coercive tactics regarding voting, and the irresponsible manipulation of land redistribution. As many have done, he accuses Mugabe's government of nepotism, corruption and ""blatant disregard for accepted ethical commercial practice."" The second part of Chikuhwa's study focuses on how corruption and a lack of transparency and accountability in Zimbabwe's governance have intensified social problems, crime and poverty, and have alienated the IMF and World Bank as well as potential foreign investors. Chikuhwa analyzes this ""quagmire"" industry by industry, making recommendations for economic improvements. Chikuhwa's study, rich in statistical data and heartfelt commentary, will serve as a useful introduction to Zimbabwe's society, economics and recent history. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Perfect Paperback edition. Chikuhwa presents a thorough, hard-hitting and fair account of the decline of popular government and economic promise in Zimbabwe since the establishment of the ZANU (PF) regime in 1980. The coverage is empirical and divided into two unequal parts: a legalistic description of constitutional development and a less structured description of economic empowerment failures. All can be explained by the ruthless determination of Mugabe and his cynical inner circle to stay in power and to enrich themselves at state expense. The economic programs fail because government lacks the political will and rejects the basics of democratic ethics. Chikuhwa is best in treating the repression of the media, constitutional amendments, electoral fraud, and growing dissent within the ruling party.... Summing Up: RECOMMENDED. Upper-division undergraduates and above. --CHOICE Jan 2005Chikuhwa chronicles Zimbabwe's bleak history since the nation (then Rhodesia) achieved independence from Great Britain in 1980. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Chikuhwa devotes the first part of his analysis to his nation's vexed constitutional history. After outlining constitutions set up under British rule and then under a white minority government, the author focuses in detail on the 1979 Lancaster House Constitution of the Republic of Zimbabwe and how the new government, dominated by the Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front, or ZANU (PF), and headed by President Robert Mugabe, enacted radical constitutional amendments that gave Mugabe far-reaching presidential powers.Chikuhwa shows how Mugabe's government quickly adopted a Marxist-Leninist style of authoritarianism, and documents widespread corruption, government intolerance of criticism, coercive tactics regarding voting, and the irresponsible manipulation of land redistribution. As many have done, he accuses Mugabe's government of nepotism, corruption and blatant disregard for accepted ethical commercial practice. The second part of Chikuhwa's study focuses on how corruption and a lack of transparency and accountability in Zimbabwe's governance have intensified social problems, crime and poverty, and have alienated the IMF and World Bank as well as potential foreign investors. Chikuhwa analyzes this quagmire industry by industry, making recommendations for economic improvements. Chikuhwa's study, rich in statistical data and heartfelt commentary, will serve as a useful introduction to Zimbabwe's society, economics and recent history. --Publishers Weekly Jacob Chikuhwa was born and raised in Zimbabwe. After having been detained by the white minority Rhodesian Front regime between 1964 and 1965, Jacob Chikuhwa escaped into Zambia, in 1966, from where he secured an Afro-Asian scholarship to study in the former Soviet Union. In 1972, upon completion of his studies, Chikuhwa moved to Sweden.Dr Jacob Chikuhwa holds degrees in economics and international relations from Ukraine's Kiev Institute of National Economy and the University of Stockholm in Sweden. A Zimbabwean national, Chikuhwa has lectured on economics, finance, and administration both in Zimbabwe and Sweden. In April 2005, he lectured at The New School Graduate Program in International Affairs, New School University, in New York City.He was an economics professional for 26 years, then turned to writing full time. His books include A Short Tour of Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe: The Rise to Nationhood. He was editor of the ZANU monthly journal in Scandinavia, Zimbabwe Chimurenga, Impi ye Nkululeko (1974-1976) and founded A Quarterly Abstract of PTC Statistics in 1983. He is currently working on Venturing into the Unknown (Kumaziwandadzoka), a film on HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe, and another title called The Pendulum.",africa;african;books;elections & political process;general;history;humanities;international & world politics;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks;zimbabwe,15 +1555533140,"The Dream Shattered: Vietnamese Gangs in America Not a comprehensive study, this anecdotal book, based on the author's experience as a juvenile counselor in California, provides some valuable news about the factors contributing to the unfortunate growth of Vietnamese gangs and crime in the U.S. Many of his counselees are children of uneducated refugees, and they have materialistic American cravings their parents cannot fathom. Vietnamese parenting values run counter to American individualism and self-expression, according to Du Phuoc Long, leading parents to feel powerless when their newly emboldened children challenge them. When schools do not welcome them and society views them as alien, such youths turn to gangs for acceptance. Many of these gangs prey on the Vietnamese community itself, even on its members' own relatives. The author warns against a reliance on prisons as the solution; instead, he proposes more counseling and intervention programs to provide better options for gang-bound youth. Co-author Ricard is a freelance writer. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. A penetrating insight into an increasingly serious social problem. -- Stanley Karnow, author of Vietnam ""A penetrating insight into an increasingly serious social problem."" (Stanley Karnow, author of Vietnam)",biographies & memoirs;books;children's books;criminal law;criminology;law;minority studies;new;politics & social sciences;social sciences;sociology;specific demographics;true accounts;true crime;used & rental textbooks,15 +0520238508,"Hazardous Metropolis: Flooding and Urban Ecology in Los Angeles Jared Orsi is Assistant Professor of History at Colorado State University, Fort Collins.",20th century;americas;books;education & reference;history;humanities;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;politics & social sciences;social sciences;sociology;state & local;united states;urban;used & rental textbooks,15 +0672318571,"Implementing the IEEE Software Engineering Standards Implementing the IEEE Software Engineering Standards is a practical and professional guide to implementing the IEEE Software Engineering standards in your software development process. There are 39 complex standards involved, some more critical than others. This book explains where to start, which standards to implement first, and how to integrate them into your current software development process. The book presents a realistic Software Life-Cycle Model to complement the standards and aid development. One of the book's biggest benefits is that it helps software engineers reconcile some latest ""best practices"" such as rapid prototyping and use of CASE tools with use of the standards. Michael E. C. Schmidt has 18 years' of experience as a software engineer, project manager, and software department manager. He has been implementing the IEEE standards systematically for the last 8 years to improve his clients' software development and validation processes. Mr. Schmidt's company, Software Engineering Services, Inc., uses the IEEE standards routinely for software development and validation projects, which they perform for clients in the medical device, pharmaceutical, and other industries. Mr. Schmidt also teaches computer science classes (including a class on the IEEE Software Engineering Standards) at UC Berkeley.",books;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;languages & tools;new;programming;programming languages;software;software design;software design & engineering;software development;software engineering;testing & engineering;used & rental textbooks,15 +1580171885,"Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Cat Care Finally, a veterinarian's guide to complete herbal health care for your cat! As a cat lover; you may have considered using herbs as part of your pet's health-care regimen. Perhaps you've wondered: Are herbs really safe for use on my diabetic cat? Which plants are best to treat fleas, coughing, or arthritis? What's the best way to give my cat herbal remedies? In this comprehensive guide, holistic veterinarian Randy Kidd offers thorough, up-to-date information on preventive care as well as immediate health problems. He also explains how to choose, make, and administer the best herbal preparations, and he provides at-a-glance information on more than 40 versatile herbs that will help you keep your favorite feline healthy and happy through every stage of life. A past president of the American Holistic Veterinary Association, Dr. Randy Kidd has a D.V.M. degree from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in Pathology/Clinical Pathology from Kansas State University. He is the author of Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Books); a practicing holistic veterinarian; a popular speaker on alternative pet care; a columnist for Herbs for Health magazine; and a consultant for pet supplement companies, including Thompson's Nutritional Technologies. His articles have appeared in the Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association and Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kidd has veterinary practices in San Francisco, California, and McLouth, Kansas. Introduction to Herbalism Herbs have been an integral part of humankind's diet and pharmacy since we began roaming the earth. The ancient Sumerians left written evidence of medicinal uses for plants such as laurel, caraway, and thyme some five thousand years ago. But long before the written word, caveman cultures left evidence of herbal use in their coprolites, or fossilized excrement. Herbalists have practiced their trade since the time of recorded history and in all parts of the world. Many herbs are mentioned in the Bible. Typically, the plants of yore were used in unity with nature; their medicinal uses were based on humans' intuitive feel for their application along with observed results. Herbal use was often combined with practices such as shamanism, bleeding, fumigation, poulticing, rubbing, and urtication. In addition, most cultures combined a ritualistic approach to planting and harvesting and the collection of wild species. Today, our culture so relies on Western medicines that we have lost perspective on herbs. But herbs are used by more people worldwide than any other medicine. You probably don't have to go very far back in your own family history (perhaps to your grandmother or great-aunt) to discover an herbalist, someone who used the local ""weeds"" to cure all sorts of ailments. Despite all this herbal history and lore, folks sometimes seem reluctant to use herbal medicines to help their pets. Concerned animal lovers have questions: Are the herbs safe to use? Which ones can I use for my cat? When should I use herbs, and are they ever more appropriate than the drugs of Western medicine? Should I use capsules, teas, tinctures, or topical herbs? How do I dose these treatments? And finally, are herbal medicines effective? This book is designed to answer those questions. Herbs have been an integral part of my holistic practice for the past 10 years, and they have also been a part of my family's health care for several generations. Herbs are so safe and effective as helpers for other alternative medicines that I give almost every one of my patients an herbal prescription. And after years of use on hundreds of kitty patients - including my own cats - I have found the herbs so safe (when used correctly) that I am extremely comfortable prescribing them for all critters, even the most profoundly sick. What Is Holistic Medicine? I am a holistic veterinarian and have been one for about 10 years. I use a variety of ""medicines"" in my practice: herbs, acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine), homeopathy, spinal and limb adjustments (chiropractic), nutrition and nutritional supplements, flower essences, shamanism, and more. Occasionally, I even resort to the Western or allopathic medicine I learned in veterinary school. I use what I think will be best for the patient at a particular time in his life cycle. And over the years I've found that, more often than not, the alternative medicines I choose do work. Holistic medicine is much more than the ""medicines"" used. It is an approach to wellness that looks at the patient as a whole organism, an organism that is intimately connected to its natural environment and whose health is tied to the health and well-being of the other organisms (including humans) around it. How Does Holistic Medicine Work? Holistic medicine assumes that a diseased part of the organism is merely an expression of the fact that a lack of balance exists somewhere within the body. When seeking a cure for any disease, a holistic practitioner tries to create a balance among all the body's organ systems. To effect that cure, a holistic practitioner must be able to look at the patient from many different perspectives. Each of the medicines I use - herbal, homeopathic, Eastern, chiropractic, Western - has its own diagnostic and therapeutic methodology. And each of these methodologies is an independent system of its own, often complex and intricate in its approach and certainly highly refined by years of successful use by countless practitioners and patients. Taking Responsibility for Health and the Planet An additional aspect of holistic medicine that I feel is critical to the overall concept of ""wholism"" is that the medicine must be natural and must not deplete or pollute the environment. Finally, and perhaps most important, I believe that holistic medicine - and especially the use of herbal remedies - is a prime way of empowering people to take charge of their pets' health . . . and their own. When using herbal medicines, you are the specialist. As an herbalist you realize that foods (and especially herbs) are medicine; medicine is food. And you give your cat a boost with a daily dose of healthy herbs. Herbs are readily available over the counter for easy access. You don't need someone with a bunch of letters after his name to write a prescription just so you can use herbs; you can use herbs because you know they are safe and effective and because they work in a wide variety of situations, often affecting several organ systems at once. You don't need a zillion bucks' worth of diagnostic and treatment machinery to support your healing methods; the herbs are there for you because healing is their job. And, perhaps best of all, you can grow healthy herbs in your very own backyard. My Beginnings as a Practicing Herbalist While my family has made extensive use of herbs seemingly forever, my dog, Rufus, finally convinced me to use them in my practice. (Remember, like that of all my veterinary colleagues, my previous training was exclusively oriented toward Western medicine.) Rufus: My First Case Study Just about the time I began studying alternative medicines, Rufus, a totally lovable golden retriever with the usual complement of three brain cells, got a ""hot spot"" on his forearm. Hot spots are skin irritations of unknown cause that usually begin as small, itchy areas that the animal may lick and bite until the spots are raw and bleeding. In Western medicine hot spots are commonly treated by applying cortisone ointment, an anti-inflammatory. I gave Rufus the best of Western medicine, slathering on the cortisone ointment. His hot spot went away almost immediately. But it returned in a few months - redder, angrier, and itchier. So I went to the bigger ""guns"" of Western medicine: oral cortisone pills, given in addition to the topical ointment. The hot spot disappeared, this time after three or four days . . . only to return again in a few months. The spot was redder yet, much larger, and, according to Rufus, so itchy it was nearly impossible to bear. I gave him another dose of cortisone, this time in ointment, injectable, and follow-up pill form. The hot spot again disappeared, this time after a week or so. But in a few weeks it came back with a vengeance, and Rufus let us know he was miserable, day and night. Well, you get the picture. Western medicines in general, and cortisone products in particular, typically work by palliating diseases - making patients feel better for short periods of time without really curing them. Finding Success with Herbs By now deep into my alternative medicine studies, I decided to apply what I'd learned to Rufus. (Much like the shoemaker's daughter who never has shoes, most veterinarians' pets are the last to get treated.) From the few herbal books I had at the time, I learned that calendula is a good herb for healing reddened, raw skin lesions. Sue, my wife, had some calendula growing in the garden, so we picked it, steeped it into a mild tea, and spritzed it on Rufus's ever-growing hot spot. ""Ahhh."" I could almost hear Rufus's sigh of relief as he settled in, quit scratching, and relaxed for the first time in days. In a few hours the itch recurred, so we applied another spritz. Immediate relief. After four or five treatments throughout that first day, Rufus experienced no itching, and he had a good night's sleep for the first time in weeks. Then, amazingly, the very next morning I could see evidence of wound healing around the edges of the hot spot - nice white, clean tissue growth. Well, after a few days of herbal spritzing, Rufus's hot spot completely disappeared, and it has never returned. I was really happy for Rufus (and for us, since we could now sleep), but I wondered why I hadn't learned about calendula or any of the other herbs in veterinary school. But that's another story. After watching Rufus's results, I was hooked. I began using herbs extensively from that day on, recommending them for all my patients. How to Use This Book Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Cat Care is designed to make it easy for you to begin using herbs on your kitty right away. Please read the first section before you jump into the chapters on organ systems and the herbal repertory. Chapters 4 and 5 are designed to help you understand the how-tos of herbal use. But there's nothing difficult about it. Herbal medicine is not rocket science. I am a veterinarian and an herbalist who thinks of herbal medicine as the most empowering of the alternative medicines because it is meant to be used by everyone - including your cat. You can choose to create a healthy internal and external environment by growing and feeding herbs to your animals. You can choose to use herbs because they are safe and effective. And, as you use herbs, you can learn about your own environment (and especially your own backyard environment) and the place herbs have in it. Start using herbs today. Sprinkle a sample of a tonic herb atop Mittens's food. If she doesn't like that tonic, try another. Keep trying until you find the herbs she likes. Make a light herbal tea and pour it over her food, or try adding some to her water. To keep your cat healthy, use herbs on a daily basis. Should the unfortunate occasion ever occur, you'll have much better luck getting a sick kitty to agree to herbal medicines if she has been acclimated to them over the years. Then, if your cat ever does come down with the ""sicks,"" all you need is a diagnosis from your ""regular"" veterinarian that tells you which organ system is affected or which special problem your cat has. W...",agricultural sciences;alternative medicine;animal husbandry;books;cats;crafts;fitness & dieting;health;herbal remedies;hobbies & home;medical books;pets & animal care;science & math;small animal medicine;veterinary medicine,15 +0961243236,"Welcome to New York : how to settle and survive in New York But now Welcome to New York advises foreigners on how to enjoy living in New York City and its environs. -- The New York Times Welcome to New York is a compendium filled with practical tips. -- Crain's New York Business I have a Ph.d. in comparative literature, taught literature and writing at Pace, Hunter and Marymount college as well as e.s.l. I was director of the relocation center at the new york chamber of commerce. I am the president of a relocation consulting company, the american welcome services, I have written a novel - the diamond edge, a play- justice american style and non-fiction- voyage into creativity. I live in n.y.c. with my husband, a gastroenterologist and my ywo sons, the younger son is a two-time olympian in fencing.",americas;books;education & reference;fitness & dieting;general;health;history;mid atlantic;new york;northeast;politics & social sciences;sociology;state & local;travel;united states,15 +0198247257,"Faith and Reason ""Swinburne's discussion offers the most sustained, and perhaps the most interesting, treatment of these and related questions from a philosophical perspective in many years....Admirably illustrates the usefulness of an analytic approach to problems in the philosophy of religion.""--Religious Studies Review""Swinburne's lucidity, philosophical breadth and sophistication, excellence in argumentation, and boldness in conviction will set the standard in philosophy of religion for a long time to come.""--The Philosophical Review""[Though] part of a larger series, [The book] can be read and appreciated on its own merit....[Swinburne] communicates well, and the interested philosophy of religion student will not only gain information here, but...can see a model of an appropriate philosophical method for our day. I would urge my students to brush up their intellectual skills by reading this book.""--Southwestern Journal of Theology""Fills a needed niche in the study of the philosophy of religion.""--Jack Cottrell, Cincinnati Bible Seminary Richard Swinburne is at Emeritus Nolloth Professor of the Philosophy of the Christian Religion, University of Oxford. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.",books;business & finance;business & investing;christian books & bibles;christian living;economic history;economics;education & reference;humanities;new;philosophy;politics & social sciences;religious studies;theology;used & rental textbooks,15 +193011043X,"Bitter Java ""!!!! Exceptional"" -- Today's Books""A superbly presented guide...an essential, core addition to the Java user's reference shelf collection."" -- Wisconsin Bookwatch""At last we have a book that tackles the problems rather than pretending there are none."" -- CVu, the Journal of the ACCU""Does a great job of articulating a philosophical foundation on which good architects and programmers can build."" -- JavaPro Magazine""It is the rare computer science book that truly captivates me....I just couldn't put Bitter Java down."" -- Skip McCormick, co-author of Anti-patterns""Packed with useful design tips and techniques for the serious Java server-side developer. . . . read it many times."" -- VisualBuilder""Save big bucks by reading this book instead of hiring a consultant."" -- CompuNotes""Will leave you with an instinctive sense for the antipatterns . . . so you can keep your Java brewing smooth and sweet."" -- SitePoint Tech Times Bruce Tate is an Internet architect who developed the bitter Java concept after seeing a set of customer problems repeated, collecting their stories, and publishing the solutions. He is the author of ""Bitter Java,"" He lives in Austin, Texas. Mike Clark is president of Clarkware Consulting, Inc. He first encountered EJB pitfalls in 1998 while developing a custom EJB container, prior to the emergence of commercial J2EE servers. He has significantly contributed to the successful delivery of a popular J2EE performance management product and has also created several open source tools including JUnitPerf for automated performance testing. He lives in Parker, Colorado. Bob Lee is an OCI consultant with expertise in AOP, Jini, and web security. He developed an open source AOP framework that utilizes runtime bytecode engineering to intercept method invocations on POJOs and forms the foundation of JBoss AOP. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Patrick Linskey is the vice president of engineering for SolarMetric, a company that offers Java persistence alternatives to the Java community. His experience spans EJB application development and product development, and he is a teacher and speaker on the Java conference circuit. He lives in Washington, D.C.",books;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;foreign language study & reference;java;languages & tools;mathematics;networking;programming;science & math;software design;software development;software engineering;testing & engineering,15 +0451527461,"The Prince (Signet Classics) Text: English (translation) Original Language: Italian Niccol Machiavelli (1469-1527) was a Florentine statesman who was later forced out of public life. He then devoted himself to studying and writing political philosophy, history, fiction, and drama.",books;children's books;classics;history & theory;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;new;philosophy;political history;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0253337674,"Doc: Memories from a Life in Public Service (Indiana) William Du Bois, Jr., Hoosier by birth, spent 20 years as a journalist, half of that period as editor of Portland and Muncie newspapers. He later served on the executive staffs of governors Otis R. Bowen and Robert D. Orr. Before retiring in 1998, Du Bois also spent a decade in higher education as president of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana and as the system marketing and public relations director of Ivy Tech State College.",americas;biographies & memoirs;books;history;leaders & notable people;medical;midwest;military;political;politics & government;politics & social sciences;professionals & academics;state;state & local;united states,15 +0205188974,"Teaching Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools: Theory, Research and Practice This innovative book speaks directly to students preparing to teach writing and to practicing teachers who want to improve their ability to teach writing. Using practical explanations of teaching strategies and many examples of assignments and student writing, the book offers novel methods through which to teach the writing process and new techniques to effectively evaluate and respond to student writing.Chapters include: What English Teachers Need to Know about Writing; Teaching the Writing Process; Evaluating and Responding to Student Writing; Designing Writing Assignments; Writing about Literature; Composition Curricula: Four Approaches; and Joining the Profession.For pre-service and in-service teachers of middle and secondary school students.",books;education;education & reference;elementary education;instruction methods;language & grammar;linguistics;literature & fiction;new;rhetoric;schools & teaching;secondary education;study & teaching;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +9685336008,"Houses: Space, Light and Color (Mexican Architects) (English and Spanish Edition) Text: Spanish",architects & photographers;architecture;artists;arts & literature;biographies & memoirs;books;buildings;crafts;history;hobbies & home;home decorating & design;home improvement & design;individual architects & firms;professional & technical;reference,15 +1860645542,"Azerbaijan: Ethnicity and the Struggle for Power in Iran Touraj Atabaki is Professor of Oriental Studies at the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands.",asia;asian;books;history;humanities;international & world politics;iran;middle east;middle eastern;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0876592965,"And the Cow Jumped Over the Moon: Over 650 Activities to Teach Toddlers Using Familiar Rhymes and Songs (For Toddlers and Twos) Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is an early childhood author, consultant, and highly sought after speaker. She has written numerous articles for early childhood journals, including Child Care Information Exchange and Texas Child Care Quarterly. Pam is the author of five early childhood curriculums, eleven children's books and more than 30 teacher and parent resource books. Thomas Moore, Ph.D., is nationally recognized as an early childhood consultant, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and children's recording artist. He has given more than 800 speeches and workshops in the United States and abroad. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.",arts & photography;books;composition & performance;early childhood education;education & reference;instruction & study;instruction methods;music;parenting;parenting & relationships;pedagogy;reference;schools & teaching;teens;theory,15 +0965328708,"Encyclopedia of Landscaping & Patio Design: Over 325 Ideas for Landscaping & Patio Design Dear New HomeOwner, My name is Randy Cole. I put The Encyclopedia of Landscaping and Patio Design together after I purchased my new home. After buying all the guides out there and finding nothing fresh or useful for my home, I spent six months with my camera and collected all the best ideas out there. All the ideas in my book are from reality and don't rely on a beautiful beach front background or million dollar home to look good. Once I finished landscaping my own home, I decided to put it together and make it available to others doing the same thing. I spent a lot of time and money looking for a book that would do just this. The Encyclopedia of Landscaping and Patio Design is the best idea-book on the market. It does exactly what it pretends to do and nothing else. I wish you the best of luck making these important decisions for your home. -Randy",architecture;art;arts & photography;books;crafts;decorative arts;decorative arts & design;education & reference;encyclopedias;gardening;gardening & landscape design;hobbies & home;landscape;outdoor & recreational areas;professional & technical,15 +0275962997,Sociodrama PATRCIA STERNBERG is Professor of Theatre at Hunter College and a Registered Drama Therapist. ANTONINA GARCIA is a Registered Drama Therapist and Certified Group Psychotherapist.,books;education & reference;fitness & dieting;health;medical books;new;politics & social sciences;psychology;psychology & counseling;schools & teaching;social psychology & interactions;social sciences;social theory;sociology;used & rental textbooks,15 +1557663475,"Learning Disabilities, Literacy and Adult Education ... this multiauthored book addresses a long-neglected need for information regarding adults with learning disabilities... -- Aspen Publishers, Inc. ...this book will be helpful to consumers of psychological testing, such as teachers and parents... -- Mental Retardation Susan a. vogel is Professor of Special Education in the Educational Psychology,Counseling, and Special Education Department at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois. Shea has published more than 50 articles as well as several handbooks, chapters, and books on adults with learning disabilities(LD) that have concentrated on factors contributing to student success; postsecondary support services; and, most recently, adults with severe difficulties with literacy. The 1997 edition of her handbook, College Students with Learning Disabilities, which is distributed by the Learning Disabilities Association of America, has sold more than 45,000 copies in the United States and Canada. In 1992, Dr. Vogel was appointed by President George Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a founding member of the Advisory Board of the National institute for Literacy in washington, D.C. and served on the national advisory boards of the International Dyslexia Association and HEATH (a national clearinghouse for informationon adults with disabilities). In addition, she was the founding editor of LearningDisabilities Research and Practice and serves as consulting editor for six journals, including Annals of dyslexia, journal of Developmental Education, and the Journal of Learning Disabilities. Presently, Dr. Vogel serves as President of the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities, which is composed of 300 elected fellows from around the world. The Academy is involved in cutting-edge research on LD. Dr. Vogel's research interests include the prevalence of adults with LD in formal and informal eductional settings;literacy proficiency; educational attainment;employment; financial and occupational status; gender differences; and support services, accomodations, and faculty attitudes toward students with LD in higher education.",adult & continuing education;allied health professions;allied health services;books;education;education & reference;instruction methods;learning disabled;medical books;medicine & health sciences;new;pedagogy;schools & teaching;special education;used & rental textbooks,15 +0071453008,"Great Personal Statements for Law School Expert guidance to writing the all-important personal statement that will get you accepted by your first-choice law school Your grades are nearly perfect and your LSAT scores are stellar--but that's not enough to get into a top law school. You have to stand out from a crowd of super-achievers, and the best way to do that is with a great personal statement. Great Personal Statements for Law School is the only book to take the personal essay apart, piece by piece, and show you how to put it all together--from rough draft to finished product--with maximum effect. Written by expert Paul Bodine, the nationally known consultant who has helped thousands gain admission to elite schools, this guide will make it easy to ace your personal statement with: Six ""data-mining"" techniques for brainstorming raw material An effective system for moving from outline to writing, revising, and editing Detailed strategies for answering the most common essay topics More than 25 actual essays by successful applicants to top schools like the University of Chicago, Georgetown, and Cornell Expert tips for customizing essays to particular schools, waging a guerrilla wait-list campaign, and submitting ""value-added"" dean's letters Writing the personal statement can be daunting.... Mr. Bodine's book is an excellent resource.""--Derek E. 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His clients have consistently earned admission to such elite law schools as Harvard, NYU, Virginia, Duke, Northwestern, Cornell, Georgetown, and Vanderbilt.",books;college & university;college entrance;education & reference;graduate school;law school guides;new;reference;research & publishing guides;schools & teaching;test prep & study guides;test preparation;used & rental textbooks;writing;writing skills,15 +1878067079,"A Woman Like You: The Face of Domestic Violence (New Leaf Series) Vera Anderson's unique volume of photo-essays shows the faces of brave women (and children) who have escaped situations of domestic abuse and prints each woman's story--in her own words--beside her portrait. Anderson sums up each entry with one sentence describing the woman's life after her escape--from happy to harrowing endings. Their mother is serving a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for the death of their father, concludes one of the testimonials. Women of all ages, races, and backgrounds look directly into the camera, answering the common question: What sort of a woman would stay in an abusive relationship? You. Me. Our daughters. Our mothers. Our grandmothers. The faces of these women, survivors all, are poignant reminders that the questions we ask are so often the wrong ones. In the introduction to A Woman Like You, Anderson writes, Friends would say to me, 'I never knew. You don't look like a battered woman.' I agreed. But then, what did a battered woman look like? The truth is, battered women are all around us. We just don't recognize them, because they look like us. Impossible to read without empathy and rage, this work's power is its simple and bold presentation. A Woman Like Youputs faces to a heinous social problem, but it also gives hope that freedom exists, however paradoxical. Mandy Baker was sexually abused when she was eight. No one explained to her what had happened, and she was forbidden to talk about that night. Now, eight years later, Mandy is experiencing problems that she cannot solve on her own. She is constantly nauseous, especially around boys. She cannot participate in a romantic relationship, and it is impossible for her to communicate with her family. Increasingly confused by so many conflicting emotions, the girl finally seeks help. When she finds the courage to express what she has held inside for so long, her walls of silence are broken down. In this candid, stirring novel, Weinstein writes sensitively and believably about an important, timely issue. Ages 13-up. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.",arts & photography;biographies & memoirs;books;dysfunctional relationships;family relationships;parenting & relationships;photo essays;photography;politics & government;politics & social sciences;public affairs & policy;social services & welfare;specific groups;women;women's studies,15 +0773520023,"Setting the Stage: Montreal Theatre, 1920-1949 ""For all of us young writers and actors, he helped lay the ground rules, he was there when we needed him ... Whittaker had nothing tangible to endorse when he began. He had to get behind a whole country largely Calvinist in its indifference to things artistic and convince it that within its boundaries such a thing as art actually could exist ... I don't think there is anyone who has done more to free our country of its old prejudices toward homegrown talent than Herbert Whittaker."" Christopher Plummer, from the Preface. ""Herbert Whittaker was Montreal's quintessential man of theatre."" William Weintraub in City Unique: Montreal Days and Nights in the 1940s and 50s. ""Setting the Stage is a rich and valuable work in which readers will discover forgotten or unknown chapters of Quebec and Canadian theatre. Whittaker introduces us to forgotten theatre companies and organizations and bears witness to the vitality of a particularly fertile period."" Jean-Marc Larrue, Theatre Department, Collge de Valleyfield. ""an interesting book on a major figure in Canadian theatre."" Anton Wagner, Anton Wagner Productions.",20th century;americas;arts & photography;books;canada;criticism;history;history & criticism;humor & entertainment;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);performing arts;province & local;theater;world literature,15 +0926494201,"The New York Apartment Houses of Rosario Candela and James Carpenter Andrew Alpern is an architectural historian, an architect, and an attorney. The author of three other books about apartment houses of Manhattan and one concerning New York's architectural holdouts, he also has a question-and-answer book for non-lawyers about copyright law. In addition to two earlier books and numerous articles, for 14 years Alpern wrote a twice-monthly legal newsletter for the construction industry. He is Special Counsel specializing in intellectual property and technology at the international law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP.",architecture;books;buildings;catalogs & directories;crafts;education & reference;hobbies & home;home decorating & design;home improvement & design;humanities;individual architects & firms;new;professional & technical;urban & land use planning;used & rental textbooks,15 +0500281327,"The Aztecs While studies of Aztec art, architecture, and religion have appeared at regular intervals, general textbooks have been infrequent. Thus, this comprehensive, exceedingly well-researched volume has merit, especially since it seeks to instruct rather than argue. The author's engaging prose breathes new life into even the most overworked topic--for example, the tale of Cortes's march to Tenochtitlan, repeated countless times, yet told here with novel freshness. Townsend, curator of the Art Institute of Chicago's department of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, draws on new information and analyses from many fields of original research to create a strong competitor for Brian Fagan's excellent survey ( The Aztecs , Freeman, 1984), the most recent general text. Highly recommended for the general reader as the best available introduction to a complex subject.- William S. Dancey, Ohio State Univ., ColumbusCopyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Fine scholarly history of the Aztecs from their 12th-century Toltec origins through the 16th-century Spanish conquest by Corts. How was it that, landing on the Tabasco Coast in 1519, Hernn Corts and his 500 soldiers--sons with no inheritance, failed planters, ex-gold-miners, freebooters--were able utterly to defeat Motecuhzoma, Aztec king and most feared ruler in Mesoamerica, and by 1521 conquer the Aztec confederation of city- states, with their population of 350,000? Here, Townsend (Curator, Department of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas/Art Institute of Chicago) draws from archaeological discoveries, Spanish records, and recent scholarship to explain the Conquest of Mexico and to illumine less generally known aspects of Aztec history: the everyday lives of kings and commoners; the interlocking calendars and festivals through which priests controlled their subjects; and the 400-year line of warrior/conquerors before Motecuhzoma. Ironically, the Aztec ritual of human sacrifice--in which the hearts of defeated warriors were torn beating from their bodies--contributed to the defeat of Motecuhzoma's own warriors: While Corts's men fought to kill, Aztecs attempted to capture enemies for sacrifice. Elsewhere, Townsend's discussion of Aztec schooling reveals the depth of Aztec culture. There were two classes of schools--one for commoners, the other for nobility. In both, boys and girls were taught rhetoric, history, ritual dancing, and singing; in the calmecac for future leaders, the curriculum included law, architecture, arithmetic, astronomy, and agriculture. Interestingly, despite the Aztec success in the building arts and in supplying food for large cities, they had no beasts of burden- -everything was transported by water or by human porters; horses were introduced by the Spanish. A substantial history of satisfying scope and depth. (Illustrations--140--not seen.) -- Copyright 1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Comprehensive, exceedingly well-researched....Highly recommended. -- Library Journal Richard F. Townsend, a noted expert on pre-Columbian culture, is Curator of the Department of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas at the Art Institute of Chicago. He has conducted extensive research at Aztec sites. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.",americas;ancient;archaeology;aztec;books;history;humanities;latin america;native american;native american studies;new;politics & social sciences;social sciences;specific demographics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0671683519,"CITY LIMITS: MEMORIES OF A SMALL TOWN BOY From his home in New York City, the author, a former editor of Harper's magazine, looks back on his childhood in Sikeston, Mo., his student experiences at a Southern Baptist school and aimless years of drifting through jobs as a bank teller, bass player in a jazz combo, crisis-line volunteer for a mental health center in Illinois. Attributing his early lack of direction and initiative to a fear of experience engendered by growing up in a small town, he recounts how he eventually had to lift himself out of his comfortable and secure Midwestern life and move to Manhattan to pursue a writing career. While one can argue the premise that people raised in small towns have a limited sense of possibility, Teachout's reminiscences of the family gatherings, school plays and churchgoing Sundays that made up the fabric of his formative years exert a nostalgic charm nevertheless. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. Curiously unresolved musings about the path that led Teachout (ed., Beyond the Boom, 1990) from small-town America to New York City. Early on, Teachout promises to explore the larger paradox of willful displacement (``I am like a million other Americans...We cannot go back; we are not at home where we are'') in the course of tracing his journey from the ``narrow and kind and decent and good'' southeastern Missouri town of Sikeston. The problem is, he doesn't. Instead, he offers an unremarkable account of an unremarkable upbringing in an unremarkable town. Like many small- town (and country and city) boys, Teachout participates in local theatricals, goes to family gatherings, strives to conquer childhood awkwardness, forms a band with high-school friends. Potentially telling events--dropping out of and back into college; impulsively deciding to switch directions from psychology to big- city journalism--are treated as mere twists of fate (``Sooner or later, people like me usually end up in places like New York...''), with no larger analysis to transform the particular into the universal. The book springs briefly to life in three essaylike chapters paradoxically set in neither Sikeston nor New York--two profiles of jazz musicians (famed big-band leader Woody Herman and a brilliant, obscure Kansas City pianist) and a nicely formed meditation on the author's brief descent into racism during an unhappy stint as a Kansas City bank teller (``...as my misery grew...I needed somebody to hate'')--but it fails as autobiography. Teachout's loving evocation of the charms of small-town life should strike some chords among the many Americans wrestling with similar feelings of dislocation. He raises some interesting, heartfelt questions; it's a shame he doesn't answer any of them. -- Copyright 1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.",americas;biographies & memoirs;books;contemporary;history;journalists;literature & fiction;memoirs;midwest;politics & social sciences;professionals & academics;regional u.s.;social sciences;state & local;united states,15 +0898154367,"The Drinking Water Book: A Complete Guide to Safe Drinking Water Should we be concerned about the quality of our drinking water? Absolutely, according to Ingram. In these days of heightened environmental concern, more people will be investigating their water supply. In layperson's terms, Ingram discusses potential pollutants and their sources. He mentions water testing but questions its usefulness as results are often unreliable. He offers ideas for reducing pollutants in the home water supply without spending alot of money and discusses virtually all the possible alternatives, from purchasing bottled water to using a home treatment system. Ingram outlines various water purification systems with details of how each one works and the advantages and disadvantages of each. He quotes prices; these will be outdated quickly but could at least be used for comparative purposes. Less technical than John Stewart's Drinking Water Hazards (LJ 7/90), Ingram's book is addressed to general audiences. Not all readers will share this level of interest in drinking water, but for those who do, this volume is infor mative.- Deborah Emerson , Monroe Community Coll. Lib., Rochester, N.Y.Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. Drinking eight glasses of water a day may take inches off your waistline, but it could also take years off your lifeline. According to Colin Ingram, a scientific researcher/writer of 30 years, chances are you have poor quality drinking water flowing from your faucet. Water treatment today is focused on short-term health risks, instead of long-term health effects; no one knows what is a safe level of water pollution for any individual-not government health officials, not scientists, not doctors. The Drinking Water Book is a complete guide to safe drinking water. Colin's goal is to illuminate the potential problems of water, and to provide working solutions. He identifies the different kinds of pollutants, how to find out what's in your water, how purifiers work or don't work, and compares all types of bottled water. -- From The WomanSource Catalog Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for Women; review by SH - The completely revised comprehensive guide to making tap and bottled water safer, covering the toxins in our water, how to test for them, and how to get rid of them. - Honestly and thoroughly tackles a subject vital to ongoing environmental, health, and safety concerns. - Shows how to avoid bogus safety tests, scams, and unnecessary expenditures. - Details which toxins arent regulated by federal and state water standards. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. COLIN INGRAM has 40 years experience as a scientific writer, researcher, and technical publishing consultant. He has conducted extensive research programs on all aspects of drinking water and has done water purification product evaluation and testing. He lives on the southern Oregon coast.From the Trade Paperback edition. ** Many of the water tests performed in the U.S. are deliberately intended to mislead you because a large percentage of water tests are not done by test laboratories but by water purifier dealers. ** Purified water is the worst kind of bottled water you can drink, mainly because it becomes ""aggressive"" due to complete removal of foreign constituents causing it to absorb loosely bonded chemicals from plastic bottles and minerals from your body. ** Some water purifiers add more harmful toxins than they remove.",books;civil;conservation;diets & weight loss;earth sciences;engineering;environment;environmental science;fitness & dieting;health;nature & ecology;other diets;professional & technical;science & math;water supply & land use,15 +0520214471,"Method for the One-Keyed Flute ""A good, clearly written and practical modern method and text for learning to play the one-keyed flute. . . . Overtime this modern method surely will take its place in flute history alongside those distinguished predecessors.""--""The Flute Network ""Boland's clear, accessible text reflects years of professional experience as a performer and teacher of the one-key flute. Her book answers all the practical needs of beginners and offers advanced flutists a wealth of useful information. Even players wedded to the Boehm flute will gain fresh musical insights from Boland's comprehensive method.""Laurence Libin, Department of Musical Instruments, Metropolitan Museum of Art""This is the best introduction to the one-key (baroque) flute for Boehm system flute players available today. With her comprehensive knowledge of the numerous historical treatises and tutors and her extensive practical experience as a player and teacher, Jan Boland has fashioned a guide that is at the same time informative and enjoyable. I only wish it had been available when I set out to learn the one-key flute. It would have saved me much time and led me directly to the most important sources.""John Thow, composer and Professor of Music at the University of California, Berkeley""An easy-to-read format, clear prose, attractive graphics, and well chosen and very legible music make it an ideal beginner's tutor.""Betty Bang Mather, Professor Emeritus, University of Iowa School of Music ""Boland's clear, accessible text reflects years of professional experience as a performer and teacher of the one-key flute. Her book answers all the practical needs of beginners and offers advanced flutists a wealth of useful information. Even players wedded to the Boehm flute will gain fresh musical insights from Boland's comprehensive method."" (Laurence Libin, Department of Musical Instruments, Metropolitan Museum of Art) Janice Dockendorff Boland is a concert artist specializing in performances of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century music on historical flutes. Her compact disk recordings with the Boland-Dowdall Flute and Guitar Duo appear on the Fleur de Son Classics, Koch International Classics, and Titanic Record labels. She is a recipient of an NEA Fellowship and translator of Jean-Louis Tulou's A Method for the Flute. She lives in Marion, Iowa.",arts & photography;books;classical;composition & performance;education & reference;humanities;instruments;music;musical genres;new;performing arts;techniques;theory;used & rental textbooks;woodwinds,15 +0913990744,"Indian Tribes of the Northern Rockies Adolf Hungrywolf is the author of numerous books on native culture including Legends Told, Traditional Dress, Powwow Dancers and Craftsworkers Handbook, and The Tipi. He has a volume of vintage photographs gathered over a 40-year period that are part of a lifelong project documenting Native cultures and Western American history.",americas;books;canada;first nations;fitness & dieting;health;history;humanities;native american studies;new;politics & social sciences;psychology & counseling;social sciences;specific demographics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0323018874,"Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 4e Learn the fundamentals of surgical management!",books;clinical;dentistry;family & general practice;family practice;general;general surgery;internal medicine;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;new;oral surgery;surgery;used & rental textbooks,15 +1590594010,"Beginning .NET Game Programming in VB .NET Sometime around 1974, David Weller discovered a coin-operated Pong game in a pizza parlor in Sacramento, California, and was instantly hooked on computer games. A few years later, he was introduced to the world of programming by his godfather, who let him use his Radio Shack TRS-80 computer to learn about programming in BASIC. David's first program was a simple dice game that graphically displayed the die face (he still has the first version he originally wrote on paper). He quickly outgrew BASIC, though, and soon discovered the amazing speed you could get by writing video games in assembly language. He spent the remainder of his high school years getting bad grades, but writing cool software, none of which made him any money. He spent the next 10 years in the military, learning details about computer systems and software development. Shortly after he left the military, David was offered a job to help build the Space Station Training Facility for the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). From that point on, he merrily spent time working on visual simulation and virtual reality applications. He made the odd shift into multitier IT application development during the Internet boom, ultimately landing inside of Microsoft as a technical evangelist, where he spends time playing with all sorts of new technology and merrily saying under his breath, ""I can't believe people pay me to have this much fun!""Alexandre Lobo is a passionate man. His first passion was reading, starting with large booksMark Twain, rico Verssimo, Jules Verne, Monteiro Lobato, Alexandre Dumas, and otherswhen he was 7. At age12, he discovered his nexttwopassions: playing and creating games (by that time on his first Apple computer), and writing. Many years laterhe's about forty nowthese passions still flourish. Now he's a teacher of academic game development courses, has written four books on the topic, and has participated in Brazilian gamse development contests, both as a contestant and as a judge. He has also written short story books, children's books, and young adult books, and in 2008 he released his first romance, The Name of the Eagle, currently available onlyin Portuguese. And, of course, he still loves to read, some favorite authors being Ken Follettand Paulo Coelho. His ultimate passionsstarting in 1995 and still burningare his wife, Walria, and his kids, Natlia and Rafael. Alexandre believes that lives needs passion to be lived entirely, and hopes that this book helps light this passion in readers' hearts. You can find his work at AlexandreLobao.com.Ellen Hatton is a computer science undergraduate at Edinburgh University. She was exposed to computers at a very early age and has been fascinated with them ever since. Her first experience of computer games was playing Dread Dragon Doom, at which she quickly excelled at the age of 5. She's been hooked on games ever since. Ellen is not only interested in computers. She skis frequently, among other sports, and enjoys general student life in the bustling Scottish capital, Edinburgh. As her choice of degree suggests, Ellen still finds computers very interesting and is constantly looking for new challenges.",books;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;game programming;introductory & beginning;languages & tools;new;programming;software;software design;software development;testing & engineering;used & rental textbooks;visual basic,15 +0521773245,"Society and Culture in the Huguenot World, 1559-1685 ""...these essays will be valuable reading for those interested in the Reformation and ancien regime France. It is especially valuable because of the variety of angles from which Huguenot identity is approached."" Elisabeth Wengler, College of Saint Benedict, Saint John's University, The Historian""A good book with innovative, well argued, and well-written essays, a must for scholars interested in the history of the Huguenot movement."" H-FRANCE""Every essay is an example of careful, informed scholarship, and is amply footnoted. The collection, with a brief but useful index, belongs in respectable Reformation-era collections. Reformation-era collections. Graduate level and above."" Choice""...the essays...are generally informative and together present a highly instructive portrait of Huguenot society and culture...[The book] should be of interest not only to specialists but also to advanced students of French history."" History""The strength of this volume is the ability of its twelve essays to construct a compelling image of the 'complex and contradictory character' of the homme protestant."" Journal of Interdisciplinary History""The assembled articles in [this book] provide important new perspectives on the Huguenot community, its identity, and its practices. The impressive breadth and diversity of offerings in this excellent volume make it perhaps the best overview of Protestantism in early modern France currently available."" Sixteenth Century Journal""This marvelous anthology explores the Hugueonts' struggle for such equal treatment and liberty during the entire period that led up to the revocation of the Edict."" The Westminster Theological Journal""A very useful volume."" Renaissance Quarterly The Huguenots were a religious minority in France who fought during the second half of the sixteenth century for their Protestant (Calvinist) beliefs, and to whom concessions were granted by the crown with the Edict of Nantes in 1598. The Huguenots continued to enjoy their privileged status until the Edict was revoked in 1685. This collection of essays explores the character and identity of the Huguenot movement by examining their institutions, their patterns of belief and worship, and their interaction with French state and society.",16th century;17th century;anthropology;books;europe;france;historical study & educational resources;history;humanities;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;politics & social sciences;social history;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0071456686,"The Gremlins of Grammar After this crash course in everything English, you'll be writing right and speaking with style Do you dare to split infinitives? Do you tremble at the thought of ending sentences with a preposition? Or are you totally clueless when it comes to making sense of syntax? Whether you're an aspiring wordsmith or an avowed grammar geek, you'll get a kick out of this witty instructional book that takes the bite out of American English. Written by two gurus of grammar, this primer takes you on an irreverent adventure through the language. Keeping it simple, the authors cut out fussy ""grammarspeak"" to give you the real scoop, telling you exactly what you need to know about: The parts of speech: Be accurate in your use of adjectives, adverbs, and even interjections--hooray! Punctuation: Know where to stick your commas and those other pesky marks. Pronouns: Figure out which is which and which does what to whom. Verbs: Get a little action into your sentences. And much more With tips on spicing up your vocabulary and spelling with confidence, the authors show you how to put it all together with style. Whether on paper, on the Internet, or in everyday speech, you'll be cleaning up those sloppy sentences in no time! Toni Boyle has more than twenty years of writing experience. She lives in Chicago. K.D. Sullivan is the founder and CEO of Creative Solutions, a leading proofreading and editorial agency. She lives in San Francisco.",books;education & reference;etymology;foreign language study & reference;grammar;humanities;language & grammar;linguistics;new;reference;research & publishing guides;used & rental textbooks;words;writing;writing skills,15 +0321198018,"MIDP 2.0 Style Guide for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition MIDP 2.0 Style Guide for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition, is the comprehensive reference for designing and creating interactive Java applications for consumer-oriented mobile devices. Readers learn how to best exploit MIDP 2.0 features, such as the gaming API, multimedia, and security for user-friendly MIDlets. Readers who create MIDP environments (MIDP implementors) also learn how to best support developers and users.This book begins by introducing readers to the unique requirements of the consumer market and to the characteristics of MIDs and the MIDP 2.0 environment. Readers have a first look at the process of designing applications for MIDP in general terms before examining the nuts and bolts of creating usable, predictable applications. The authors provide user interface designers, application developers, and MIDP implementers with clearly illustrated standards for working with screen layouts, lists, text boxes, forms, alerts, canvas screens, and game screens. Visual examples demonstrate both what does and what does not work. The book ends with the authors' strategies for improving usability, security, and performance.Key topic coverage includes: designing applications for MIDP working with and displaying lists, text boxes, and alerts working with and laying out forms and form items creating and implementing canvases using the new game package using and implementing abstract commands integrating MIDP and MIDlet suites into a device using push functionality understanding the MIDP 2.0 security model using touch input enhancing performance and using multiple threadsMIDP 2.0 Style Guide for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition, is the insider's guide to creating applications and devices that create consumer demand. 0321198018B05302003 Cindy Bloch writes technical documentation for Sun Microsystems' Java Software division. Previously, she worked as a senior software engineer at Carnegie Group Incorporated and as a senior technical trainer at Transarc Corporation. Annette Wagner is the human interface lead for the Java 2 MicroEdition Platform in the Java Software division of Sun Microsystems, Inc. She has more than 20 years of experience in the user interface arena, and for the last several years has been designing and building the Java technologies used in cell phones, two-way pagers, personal digital assistants, screen phones, and televisions. 0321198018AB05302003 If someone had told me that our world was going to be taken over by small devices back in 1995, I would have laughed. Then technology started moving in new directions--one of which was into cell phones. Cell phones not only take pictures but let me send those pictures to my mom if I so desire.The world that opened up was one that enables people in many new, interesting and, sometimes, annoying ways. I'm still not sure I really want to get my email on my phone. After all, that seems to imply I should answer it right away, doesn't it?At the first meeting of the minds on the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP), in January 2000, the issue of needing a style guide for this new technology was raised. Even then, all of us knew that if MIDP became successful, it would require a concerted effort from all the players: content providers, handset manufacturers, and operators. A style guide would help make that happen.It took much longer than we expected to get the first version of the style guide out on the web. That's why, once the MIDP 2.0 effort began, we started planning for the second version of the style guide. It still took longer than we thought to get this book out. Murphy's Law works in mysterious ways.We hope this book will educate our readers about MIDP as well as about user-experience issues. Creating great user interfaces is still as much science as it is art, and vice versa. If this book enables great MIDlets, it will be a success.The focus here is on giving you as much advice as we can about what works and what doesn't work. Every domain has its idiosyncrasies and consumer user interface design is no different. If my company buys me a laptop and I don't like it, I grumble but use it. If I buy myself a cell phone and don't like it, it goes back to the store and I get my money back. That fundamental difference significantly changes people's motivation for what they will put up with. If you remember nothing else, remember that.How This Book Is OrganizedThe MIDP 2.0 Style Guide provides recommendations for designing the user interfaces of MIDlets, applications written in the Java programming language (Java applications) for MIDP. It guides user-interface (UI) designers, application developers, and MIDP implementors toward a common set of practices that are based on good UI and software design principles, user studies, and the specific requirements of MIDP. These practices will help designers, developers, and implementors create successful applications and devices.To get the most out of this book, you should be familiar with the MIDP specifications. Both the MIDP 1.0 Specification 19 and the MIDP 2.0 Specification 19 are available from the Java Community ProcessSM (JCPSM) at: jcp.The following list describes the organization of The MIDP 2.0 Style Guide:Chapter 1 provides an overview of the book's audience and typographical conventions. It also discusses consumer characteristics, consumer markets, and design considerations for consumer devices and applications.Chapter 2 describes the required device characteristics, as well as MIDP characteristics and their implications.Chapter 3 describes a design process for MIDP applications.Chapter 4 covers implementing and using high-level and low-level screens.Chapter 5 discusses implementing and using list screens.Chapter 6 covers implementing and using text boxes.Chapter 7 covers implementing and using forms, as well as form layout.Chapter 8 discusses implementing and using form items.Chapter 9 covers implementing and using alerts and alert types.Chapter 10 describes implementing and using canvases.Chapter 11 discusses implementing and using the new game package.Chapter 12 covers implementing and using abstract commands.Chapter 13 covers integrating MIDP and its applications into a device, and enabling users to download and install MIDlets over a network.Chapter 14 discusses implementing and using push functionality.Chapter 15 describes implementing and using the MIDP 2.0 security model.Chapter 16 covers using touch input, improving performance, and multi-threading. 0321198018P06032003 If someone had told me that our world was going to be taken over by small devices back in 1995, I would have laughed. Then technology started moving in new directions--one of which was into cell phones. Cell phones not only take pictures but let me send those pictures to my mom if I so desire.The world that opened up was one that enables people in many new, interesting and, sometimes, annoying ways. I'm still not sure I really want to get my email on my phone. After all, that seems to imply I should answer it right away, doesn't it?At the first meeting of the minds on the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP), in January 2000, the issue of needing a style guide for this new technology was raised. Even then, all of us knew that if MIDP became successful, it would require a concerted effort from all the players: content providers, handset manufacturers, and operators. A style guide would help make that happen.It took much longer than we expected to get the first version of the style guide out on the web. That's why, once the MIDP 2.0 effort began, we started planning for the second version of the style guide. It still took longer than we thought to get this book out. Murphy's Law works in mysterious ways.We hope this book will educate our readers about MIDP as well as about user-experience issues. Creating great user interfaces is still as much science as it is art, and vice versa. If this book enables great MIDlets, it will be a success.The focus here is on giving you as much advice as we can about what works and what doesn't work. Every domain has its idiosyncrasies and consumer user interface design is no different. If my company buys me a laptop and I don't like it, I grumble but use it. If I buy myself a cell phone and don't like it, it goes back to the store and I get my money back. That fundamental difference significantly changes people's motivation for what they will put up with. If you remember nothing else, remember that.How This Book Is OrganizedThe MIDP 2.0 Style Guide provides recommendations for designing the user interfaces of MIDlets, applications written in the Java programming language (Java applications) for MIDP. It guides user-interface (UI) designers, application developers, and MIDP implementors toward a common set of practices that are based on good UI and software design principles, user studies, and the specific requirements of MIDP. These practices will help designers, developers, and implementors create successful applications and devices.To get the most out of this book, you should be familiar with the MIDP specifications. Both the MIDP 1.0 Specification 19 and the MIDP 2.0 Specification 19 are available from the Java Community ProcessSM (JCPSM) at: http://jcp.org.The following list describes the organization of The MIDP 2.0 Style Guide:Chapter 1 provides an overview of the book's audience and typographical conventions. It also discusses consumer characteristics, consumer markets, and design considerations for consumer devices and applications.Chapter 2 describes the required device characteristics, as well as MIDP characteristics and their implications.Chapter 3 describes a design process for MIDP applications.Chapter 4 covers implementing and using high-level and low-level screens.Chapter 5 discusses implementing and using list screens.Chapter 6 covers implementing and using text boxes.Chapter 7 covers implementing and using forms, as well as form layout.Chapter 8 discusses implementing and using form items.Chapter 9 covers implementing and using alerts and alert types.Chapter 10 describes implementing and using canvases.Chapter 11 discusses implementing and using the new game package.Chapter 12 covers implementing and using abstract commands.Chapter 13 covers integrating MIDP and its applications into a device, and enabling users to download and install MIDlets over a network.Chapter 14 discusses implementing and using push functionality.Chapter 15 describes implementing and using the MIDP 2.0 security model.Chapter 16 covers using touch input, improving performance, and multi-threading. 0321198018P06032003",books;computers & technology;education & reference;games & strategy guides;hardware;humor & entertainment;java;languages & tools;networking;pcs;programming;puzzles & games;software;video & electronic games;wireless networks,15 +0738200948,"Silicon Sky: How One Small Start-Up Went Over the Top to Beat the Big Boys Into Satellite Heaven Gary Dorsey's Silicon Sky tells the engrossing tale of a private company's quest to develop the world's first low-earth-orbit commercial satellite--a momentous accomplishment that paved the way for everything from reasonably priced GPS navigational receivers to pay-at-the-pump credit-card terminals at filling stations. Dorsey tackles the true story of the emerging world of ""microspace"" in a manner reminiscent of Tracy Kidder's pioneering The Soul of a New Machine, using an interesting combination of first-hand observations, critical analysis, and literary techniques usually found in novels. By sticking close to Orbital Sciences Corporation's extensive cast of characters working in the early design stages in 1992 through the product launch in 1995, Dorsey brings readers into the labs and boardrooms as the fledgling operation grows into a booming company that entered 1998 with $3.9 billion in orders already in its books. --Howard Rothman The small start-up of the title, now a darling of investors, is Orbital Satellite Corporation. At a time when the U.S. government's space programs had slid into a pattern of what aerospace historian Alex Roland called gargantuan missions, overwrought technology and excessive budgets, David Thompson--the driving spirit and CEO of Orbital--saw an opportunity for commercial success in space. His idea was to put up a constellation of small satellites in orbit a few hundred miles above the earth to provide such consumer services as telecommunications, position finding and vehicle navigation. The company succeeded by developing small satellites and rockets to launch them. By 1998 Orbital had become one of the 10 largest satellite-related firms in North America, with earnings estimated at $750 million. Dorsey, a journalist, spent the period from 1992 to 1995 closely observing the company's activities. His breezy account of the adventure is an entry in the Sloan Technology Series. ""Gary Dorsey captures the excitement, the challenge and the heady adventure of entreprenuerial spacefaring n this eyewitness page-burner of young recruits building satellites on a shoestring to weave a communications net around the world. The best inside look at a high-tech business venture since Tracy Kidder's 'Soul of a New Machine.'"" -- Richard Rhodes - ""Making of theAtomic Bomb""""Gary Dorsey captures the excitement, the challenge, and the heady adventure of entreprenerial spacefaring in this eyewitness page-burner of young recruits building satellites on a shoestring to weave a communications net around the world. The best inside look at a high-tech business venture since Tracy Kidder's Soul of a New Machine."" -- Richard Rhodes, author of The Making of the Atomic BombThis is a story about David and Goliath set in the commercial aerospace business. It's about tenacity, unrealistic goals and wild expectations. And ultimately, it's about how a small company, Orbital Sciences, overcame the odds to achieve commercial success. The book tells a fast-paced story ... reads more like a Tom Clancy novel than a business book. Dorsey's ability to tell a good story brings the cast of characters to life. Central in the story is Orbital's visionary CEO David Thompson, a wunderkind who challenged the status quo with a new way of thinking about how to commercialize space. This is an inspirational read. -- Electronic Business Magazine, March 1999 Gary Dorsey, a science writer at The Johns Hopkins University and a writer of narrative nonfiction, is the author of Congregation and The Fullness of Wings. He lives in Catonsville, Maryland, with his wife and daughter.",aeronautics & astronautics;aerospace;astronomy & space science;biography & history;books;business & investing;company profiles;engineering;industries & professions;management;management & leadership;professional & technical;science & math;technology;telecommunications,15 +1841693731,"Fundamentals of Cognition ""The chapters provide an excellent coverage of the different areas within cognitive psychology: not only are the traditional areas dealt with (memory, perception, language) but also areas which are often overlooked by comparable textbooks (human judgement, decision-making). This text is an excellent source for students of cognitive psychology who are looking for an introduction to the field and a broad summary of research issues that exist within it. Eysenck has a reputation for accessible writing and this text does not disappoint. The chapters are well structured and clear, I enjoyed the writing style which was informative and readable; jargon was clearly explained."" - John Parkinson, Lecturer in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, University of Wales Bangor, UK ""Cognition - the study of the basic mental processes which underlie behaviour - has developed a powerful and elegant set of methods and models since its beginningsforty or so years ago. Eysenck's exceptionally readable book covers the core topics of perception, memory, language, reasoning, and so on, organised around everyday questions such as 'how do we perceive depth?', 'why do we forget?', and 'how do cognition and emotion interact?' This stimulating and comprehensive text will engage anyone interested in learning how the mind works."" - David R. Shanks, University College London, UK ""Eysenck's state-of-the-art account of findings and theories in cognitive psychology does an excellent job of conveying the excitement of research, and of relating the ideas to everyday experience. Written in an engaging personal style, the book provides a clear and accessible introduction to current work in the area, with balanced examples drawn from experiments, clinical cases, computer simulations and cutting-edge brain imaging research."" - Fergus Craik, Senior Scientist, Rotman Research Institute, Toronto, Canada Michael W. Eysenck is one of the best-known psychologists in Europe. He is Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway University of London, one of the leading psychology departments in the United Kingdom. He is a specialist in cognitive psychology and has published extensively in this field. Altogether he has written 35 books and over 150 articles and book chapters.",behavioral sciences;books;cognitive psychology;education & reference;fitness & dieting;general;health;medical books;mental health;new;psychology;psychology & counseling;science & math;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521476585,"Academic Encounters: Human Behavior- Reading, Study Skills, Writing (Student's Book) Academic Encounters: Human Behavior engages students with authentic academic readings from college textbooks, photos, graphs, and charts on stimulating topics from the fields of psychology and communications. Topics include stress, health, and nonverbal communication. Students develop important skills such as skimming, reading for the main idea, reading for speed, understanding vocabulary in context, summarizing, note taking, and test preparation. By completing writing assignments of different lengths, students build academic writing skills, respond to the readings, and incorporate what they have learned. The topics correspond with those in Academic Listening Encounters: Human Behavior. The books may be used independently or together.",books;education;education & reference;english as a second language;foreign language dictionaries & thesauruses;foreign language study & reference;foreign languages;humanities;language & grammar;linguistics;new;reference;schools & teaching;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +0813378648,Cultural Theory (Political Cultures Series) Michael Thompson is director of the Musgrave Institute in London and honorary research fellow at the Department of Geography at University College London. Richard Ellis is assistant professor of political science at Willamette University. The late Aaron Wildavsky was professor of political science and public policy and a member of the Survey Research Center at the University of California at Berkeley. Michael Thompson is director of the Musgrave Institute in London and honorary research fellow at the Department of Geography at University College London. Richard Ellis is assistant professor of political science at Willamette University. The late Aaron Wildavsky was professor of political science and public policy and a member of the Survey Research Center at the University of California at Berkeley. Michael Thompson is director of the Musgrave Institute in London and honorary research fellow at the Department of Geography at University College London. Richard Ellis is assistant professor of political science at Willamette University. The late Aaron Wildavsky was professor of political science and public policy and a member of the Survey Research Center at the University of California at Berkeley. Michael Thompson is director of the Musgrave Institute in London and honorary research fellow at the Department of Geography at University College London. Richard Ellis is assistant professor of political science at Willamette University. The late Aaron Wildavsky was professor of political science and public policy and a member of the Survey Research Center at the University of California at Berkeley.,anthropology;books;cultural;government;history & theory;national;new;political history;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;sociology;united states;used & rental textbooks,15 +0520219511,"The Snow Lion and the Dragon: China, Tibet, and the Dalai Lama Just the facts, Ma'am. Wouldn't it be nice if we could simply inspect the historical record and resolve the question of whether or not Tibet has traditionally been a part of China? Melvyn Goldstein, anthropologist and Tibet specialist, takes us in that direction in The Snow Lion and the Dragon. The results? Not so fast. Like a scientist analyzing experimental data, Goldstein walks us through centuries of unending political struggle and battles of conquest. He shows us that Tibet first came under Chinese suzerainty during the Mongolian era and then for almost 300 years during the Manchu era. For the most part, The Snow Lion and the Dragon succeeds as chronicle of the power plays of two governments vying for control of Tibet. But when Goldstein speaks of the Chinese government, what does he mean by Chinese? Does he mean the Mongols when they controlled the territory we call China and the Manchus when they did? Were these legitimate Chinese governments? Although Goldstein is sincere in his objective methods, many questions such as these lurk behind the illusion objectivity. Ultimately, history is interpretation, and without admitting this, Goldstein lures the reader into a false sense of complacency. The Snow Lion and the Dragon is a helpful historical summary for anyone who wonders how the Tibet Question has played itself out from the beginning up until 1997, but for an adequate examination of historical subtleties surrounding the issue, we must continue to wait. --Brian Bruya --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Remains the best introduction to Tibet. (Nicholas Kristof New York Times 2008-05-18) ""A marvelously informative and realistic look at both how China and Tibet reached their present impasse and how their differences might yet be peacefully resolved. By providing much crucial background material about this fractious problem, it becomes essential reading for anyone who cares about Tibet's future.""Orville Schell, author of Mandate of Heaven""Mel Goldstein has dedicated his life to the study of Tibet. In his latest book, he offers the most concise summary yet available of the roots of the crisis in Tibet. Regardless of one's point of view, this book should be read by anyone concerned with China, China's relations with the West, and the endangered people of Tibet.""Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke, former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs ""A marvelously informative and realistic look at both how China and Tibet reached their present impasse and how their differences might yet be peacefully resolved. By providing much crucial background material about this fractious problem, it becomes essential reading for anyone who cares about Tibet's future."" (Orville Schell, author of Mandate of Heaven) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Melvyn C. Goldstein is John Reynolds Harkness Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at Case Western Reserve University as well as Director of the University's Center for Research on Tibet. He is author or coauthor of over eighty articles and books on Tibet, including A History of Modern Tibet, 1913-1951 (California, 1989), Essentials of Modern Literary Tibetan: A Reading Course and Reference Grammar (California, 1991), and The Struggle for Modern Tibet: The Autobiography of Tashi Tsering (1997).",asia;asian;books;china;history;humanities;international & world politics;international relations;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;tibet;used & rental textbooks,15 +1556422997,"Practical Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant ""Clear and detailed illustrations and photographs throughout the book provide excellent representations of anatomy and biomechanics."" Melinda Merrigan, MEd, PTA, ADVANCE for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants Jeff G. Konin, MEd, ATC, MPT Jeff G. Konin, MEd, ATC, MPT is a licensed physical therapist and a certified athletic trainer who currently serves as an instructor in the physical therapist assistant program at the Owens Campus of Delaware Technical and Community College in Georgetown, Del, and President of Coastal Health Consultants, PA in Lewes, Del. Mr. Konin received his Bachelor of Science from Eastern Connecticut State University, a Master of Education from the University of Virginia, and a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware. Mr. Konin is also the textbook editor of Clinical Athletic Training, and co-editor of Special Tests For Orthopedic Examination. He has contributed to numerous textbook chapters, sits on the advisory and/or editorial boards for a number of sports medicine related publications, and has given hundreds of presentations all over the world on various topics related to physical therapy and athletic training. In 1996, he served on the track and field medical staff for the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Ga.",allied health professions;allied health services;basic sciences;books;education & training;fitness & dieting;health;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;new;physical therapy;physiology;reference;used & rental textbooks,15 +0883771012,"Literature: Reading Reacting Writing (Compact Fifth Edition) ""Over the past 15 years, I have used most of the anthologies. However, yours is by far the best.""""The factor that most influenced the selection of LRRW was its wide selection of all three genres.""""I prefer the selections in Kirszner and Mandell's LITERATURE: READING, REACTING, WRITING. The selections will provide endless opportunities and inspirations for students to find their own voices within larger critical, global, and literary contexts.""""I was rather impressed with some of the selections in the short story section, in that the editors seem to be paying a bit more attention to current writers and offering a broader range of cultures.""""The three most appealing characteristics of the book are: the Reading and Reacting Questions in every section, the fiction casebook, and the writing checklists."" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Laurie G. Kirszner is a bestselling author and a practicing teacher who is well known nationally. Kirszner, together with coauthor Stephen R. Mandell, has written bestsellers for nearly every English market. They have the deepest publishing record of any handbook author team and have successfully published up and down the curriculum from developmental to literature.Stephen R. Mandell is a bestselling author and a practicing teacher who is well known nationally. Mandell, together with coauthor Laurie G. Kirszner, has written bestsellers for nearly every English market. They have the deepest publishing record of any handbook author team and have successfully published up and down the curriculum from developmental to literature. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",books;college & university;creative writing & composition;education;education & reference;foreign language study & reference;foreign languages;german;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;new;research & publishing guides;used & rental textbooks;writing,15 +B000OT8GN0,"Great Jobs for Engineering Majors, Second Edition (Great Jobs for ... Majors) What can I do with a degree in engineering? The first step toward the rest of your life starts with that question, and the answer is right here. Get on the right path now for a satisfying and rewarding career in engineering by learning to match your skills and interests with exciting employment opportunities. Great Jobs for Engineering Majors will help you Assess your strengths and interests Choose the ideal location Establish your standard of living Explore unusual career paths Identify the best employers Set a strategy for getting the job you want About the Author Dr. Geraldine Garner is the president of Science and Technology Career Strategies. Previously, Garner was an associate professor and the associate dean of the Walter P. Murphy Cooperative Engineering Education Program at Northwestern University. She has taught career development at both Northwestern and Virginia Commonwealth University. Series Codevelopers and Contributing Authors Stephen E. Lambert is the director of career services at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire. He codeveloped this series with Julia Ann DeGalan, a former administrator and career counselor at Plymouth State College.",books;business & investing;careers;contemporary;contemporary fiction;engineering;guides;job hunting;job hunting & careers;kindle ebooks;kindle store;literature & fiction;professional & technical;reference;science & math,15 +0631194894,"Intercultural Communication (Language in Society) "" The theoretical discussions are excellent. The Scollons provide a unique combination of all the essential topics in cross-cultural communication, a sophisticated and original theoretical framework, and an unusually well-organized and concise presentation of the material. The book is extremely well written: it is clear and full of telling examples. I can't imagine a better treatment of the topic."" Deborah Tannen, Georgetown University "" The Scollons mix contemporary linguistic anthropology with modern concerns over intercultural communication and forge a creative, important blend. Their lively and accessible approach will enlighten anyone who lives and works in our culturally diverse world."" Michael Agar, University of Maryland""I was faced with the quandary of how to communicate to my students all that I wanted to teach them about face, politeness, power, communicative style, and discourse - without having to ask them to purchase a very expensive packet of readings. It seems that academic providence took care of me, because at that point the Scollons' book was published. Since then I have used it with great success in my class, which serves students across the spectrum of disciplines."" Christina Kakava, Mary Washington College This volume is both a lively introduction and practical guide to the main concepts and problems of intercultural communication. Viewed from within the framework of interactive sociolinguistics associated with Tannen, Gumperz, and others, the authors focus in particular on the discourse of westerners and of Asians, the discourse of men and women, corporate discourse and the discourse of professional organizations, and intergenerational discourse. In this newly revised edition, the first chapter now includes a section which sets out the authors' distinction between cross-cultural communication and intercultural communication. Another section outlines the methodology of ethnography which is the practical basis of the authors' research. In the new final chapter, the authors return to this methodology and show how they and others have been able to use it and this book to do new research in intercultural communication and how this work has been used in conducting training and consultation programs. While making use of research in pragmatics, discourse analysis, organizational communication, social psychology, and the ethnography of communication, this book presents students, researchers, and practitioners with a comprehensive and unified framework for the analysis of intercultural discourse. Ron Scollon and Suzanne Wong Scollon have written extensively on cross-cultural communication, from academic positions in North American universities as well as Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, and in consultancies with over fifty governmental and corporate organizations in North America and Asia. Their book, Narrative, Literacy, and Face in Interethnic Communication, has proved to be foundational both within academic studies of intercultural discourse and within corporate or institutional training programs. The authors are currently Lecturers in English at City Polytechnic of Hong Kong.",anthropology;books;communication;communication & journalism;communications;cultural;education & reference;humanities;language & grammar;linguistics;new;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +0762736267,"Hiking Mount Rainier National Park, 2nd (Regional Hiking Series) For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.Hiking Mount Rainier National Park features sixty-one of the finest trails in Washington - from short day hikes to backcountry treks. With this comprehensive guide, veteran hikers Heidi Schneider and Mary Skjelset provide all the information you need to get the most out of hiking this natural wonderland.Look inside to find:"" Hikes suited to every ability"" Detailed trail descriptions"" GPS-compatible trail maps and route profiles"" Mile-by-mile directional cues"" Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasons"" Invaluable planning information, including local lodging recommendations Heidi Schneider is currently studying medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University, with a strong commitment to community service. Her childhood was spent exploring the wilderness in and around Montana. Heidi continues to derive strength and spirituality from nature.Mary Skjelset , also from Montana, appreciates the wild side of life. After graduating college and working with an environmental organization in the Czech Republic, she settled in Oregon and now attends law school at Lewis and Clark college.",adventure;books;excursion guides;food;hiking & camping;lodging & transportation;mount rainier;pacific;parks & campgrounds;specialty travel;sports & outdoors;travel;united states;washington;west,15 +0670863106,"John F. Kennedy, Commander-in-Chief: A Profile in Leadership (Penguin Studio Books) John F. Kennedy's presidency has been well examined, but a frequently overlooked yet crucial component of it was his leadership of the United States armed forces. His relationship with the military was forged by personal combat experience and the many lessons learned during his presidential administration. A staunch supporter of the lower ranks, President Kennedy quickly became disillusioned with the upper echelon of the military, preferring ultimately to rely on his own wisdom and that of a close circle of trusted advisers. As a result, it can be argued that John F. Kennedy was more involved in his role as commander in chief than any other president of modern vintage. His was a unique challenge. The world was changing; military actions were no longer large-scale troop movements but small localized and diplomatic crises with frequent guerrilla activity.President Kennedy, typically, quickly immersed himself in his role. Almost immediately following his election he was confronted with the formidable challenge of the Bay of Pigs. Relying on the advice of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Kennedy was humiliated by the results of that action, and yet he accepted complete responsibility for it. It was a mistake that would not be repeated. Thereafter, Kennedy questioned everything and came to his own decisions. He began to involve himself in details of the services, reviewing his ""new"" army, navy, and air force, even spending time thinking about what the individual soldier was wearing and carrying.In John F. Kennedy: Commander in Chief, Pierre Salinger, press secretary and confidant to the president, provides an insightful view of this side of John F. Kennedy. He shares his unique understanding of all the major events of the Kennedy administration that had a military component. He draws a fascinating and clear depiction of the Kennedy learning curve--illuminating the brilliance of the man. Kennedy learned his lessons quickly. One can only speculate what may have resulted had Kennedy lived and been elected to a second term, especially when one reads Kennedy's commencement address speech at American University included in this volume. This speech, considered by many to be his finest, is remarkable in showing the maturity that President Kennedy had attained. Today it is easy to see the beginning of a new statesmanship in his speech, a new global consciousness, a larger and longer view for peace. Pierre Salinger, tantalizingly and profoundly, traces the maturation of Kennedy in his role as commander in chief and brings us to wonder what might have been. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Pierre Salinger was a concert pianist at age six, a decorated naval hero at age twenty, and an award-winning journalist by the time he was twenty-six. At just thirty-five, Salinger became Press Secretary for John F. Kennedy. During President Kennedy's brief tenure, Salinger participated in many events of unparalleled historic significance. He later became a U.S. senator, and then worked in television and film. Following the assassination of Robert Kennedy, Salinger moved to France, where he was ABC Television's Paris bureau chief. Formerly a vice-chairman of Burson-Marsteller, a publicrelations firm, he lives in Washington, D.C., and France. He has written several books on the Kennedy family.Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., was a history professor at Harvard University when he joined John F. Kennedy's White House staff as a senior member and he was, unofficially, that administration's court historian. He is the author of numerous books, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning A Thousand Days.William S. Butler, who did the photographic research for this book, is a writer, book producer, and publisher based in Louisville, Kentucky. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",( k );20th century;a-z;americas;arts & photography;biographies & memoirs;books;historical;history;john f.;kennedy;military;people;photography;united states,15 +1591022657,"Affirmations: Joyful and Creative Exuberance ""This eloquent and comprehensive summary of humanism as ""joyful and creative exuberance"" is, simply put, the most stirring and useful manifesto presently available, both for humanists themselves and for those wondering what modern secular humanism amounts to in practicePaul Kurtz's manifesto is a healthy reminder of why the principles of secular humanism matter and of how we can enrich our lives and the lives of those around us by making them matter in action""-Humanist Perspectives""Short and to the pointIt mayserve as an inspiring book for those who are already humanists, as well as an engaging introduction to humanist principles for those who are unfamiliar with the philosophy but likely to be sympathetic to its perspective.""-About.com --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Paul Kurtz, professor emeritus of philosophy at the State University of New York at Buffalo, is the author or editor of forty-two books, including FORBIDDEN FRUIT, THE COURAGE TO BECOME, and THE FULLNESS OF LIFE. He is also the founder of the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal, editor-in-chief of ""Free Inquiry,"" and the chairman of the Center for Inquiry.",books;emotions;ethics;ethics & morality;fitness & dieting;health;humanities;mental health;new;philosophy;politics & social sciences;psychology;psychology & counseling;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +081440734X,"Export/Import Procedures and Documentation (Export/Import Procedures & Documentation) In the ever-changing world of complex international rules, laws, regulations, and customs, even seasoned export/import professionals may find themselves in unfamiliar situations. Export/Import Procedures and Documentation puts reliable solutions to problems like wrong documents and procedural misunderstandings right at readers fingertips. This comprehensive answer book supplies ready-to-use forms and provides a clear view of the entire export/import process. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to include: * New Shippers Export Declaration forms and instructions * U.S. Customs Service Reasonable Care checklists * New Automated Export System (AES) procedures and documentation * Updated Customs Audit Questionnaires. 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He has been appointed five times by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to the Illinois District Export Council, and is a past president of the International Trade Club of Chicago.",accounting & finance;books;business & finance;business & investing;economics;exports & imports;global;international;international business;marketing;marketing & sales;new;professional & technical;teens;used & rental textbooks,15 +0801425379,"The Battle of the Books: History and Literature in the Augustan Age ""The existence of this book is testimony that victory went to the moderns, for Levine's work exemplifies extensive, thoughtful and scrupulously documented use of source materials in the best philological tradition. . . Ideas about literature in this period-and the history of its history-have never been in sharper focus.""-James R. Aubrey, The Eighteenth Century",18th century;books;british;criticism & theory;england;europe;historical study & educational resources;historiography;history;history & criticism;literature & fiction;medieval;modern (16th-21st centuries);movements & periods;world,15 +1558495533,"The Humane Metropolis: People And Nature in the Twenty-first Century City ""A powerful collection of both ideas about and practical data on approaches to help develop cities into people places. . . . The wide-ranging viewpoints and depth of scholarship will certainly make this a heralded and major contribution to the field.""--Nancy L. Winter ""An important addition to the evolving literature and work in urban ecology, and an excellent contribution to the life and legacy of one of the twentieth century's finest humanists, intellectuals, and activists, William H. Whyte.""--Harvey K. Flad, emeritus professor of geography, Vassar College Rutherford H. Platt is professor of geography and director of the Ecological Cities Project at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.",architecture;biological sciences;books;conservation;earth sciences;ecology;environmental science;nature & ecology;politics & social sciences;professional & technical;science & math;social sciences;sociology;urban;urban & land use planning,15 +037575346X,"Cracking the GRE Chemistry (Princeton Review Series) PROVEN TECHNIQUES FOR SCORING HIGHER FROM THE WORLD'S #1 TEST-PREP COMPANYWe Know the GRE Chemistry Subject TestThe experts at The Princeton Review study the GRE Chemistry Test to make sure you get the most up-to-date, thoroughly researched book possible.We Know StudentsEach year we help more than two million students score higher with our courses, bestselling books, and award-winning software.We Get ResultsStudents who take our six-week GRE course have an average score increase of 212 points (verified by International Communications Research). The proven techniques we teach in our courses are in this book.And If It's on the GRE Chemistry Subject Test, It's In This BookWe don't try to teach you everything there is to know about chemistry--only what you'll need to know to score higher on the GRE Chemistry Test. There's a big difference. In Cracking the GRE Chemistry, we'll teach you how to think like the test-makers and*Improve your score by focusing on the material most likely to appear on the test*Test your knowledge with review questions for each chemistry topic covered*Practice your test-taking skills on a comprehensive sample test Monique Laberge, Ph.D. has taught courses for the Princeton Review for several years.",books;chemistry;college & university;college entrance;education & reference;general & reference;graduate & professional;gre;new;science & math;science & mathematics;test prep & study guides;test preparation;testing;used & rental textbooks,15 +086171489X,"Everything Yearned For: Manhae's Poems of Love and Longing ""Wonderful, wonderful poetry reminiscent of Rilke and Tagore. These poems penetrate the heart like a gong at midnight."" -- Andrew Schelling, editor of The Wisdom Anthology of North American Buddhist Poetry ""Francisco Cho has provided the definitive English translation of these remarkable poems. Manhae's long rhythmical lines seem to sweep forward with an almost Biblical cadence in some places, while in others breaking apart into brief, almost conversational phrases. Their mix of the philophical, mystical, and sensual are uniquely distinctive. A WONDERFUL VOYAGE AWAITS YOU."" -from the foreword by David R. McCann, recipient of the Manhae Prize for Arts and Sciences, and Director of the Korea Insitute at Harvard University Review by Sam Hamill, author of Dumb Luck: ""Manhae's deceptively simple ecstatic poems draw on a tradition that goes back thousands of years. Manhae joins to that tradition his Korean Buddhist sensibility and practice, and considerable technical skills, producing a suite of poems of striking originality."" - Sam Hamill, founder of Poets Against the War and author of Dumb Luck"" Francisca Cho is an assistant professor of theology at Georgetown University in Washington DC. She is the author of Embracing Illusion: Truth and Fiction in the Dream of the Nine Clouds. David R. McCann is the 2004 recipient of the Manhae Prize for Arts and Sciences, and Director of the Korea Insitute at Harvard University.",asian;books;buddhism;criticism & theory;history & criticism;humanities;inspirational & religious;literature;literature & fiction;new;philosophy;poetry;religion & spirituality;used & rental textbooks;world literature,15 +0521472571,"Medieval Reading: Grammar, Rhetoric and the Classical Text (Cambridge Studies in Medieval Literature) ""Linguists will find much of value in [Reynolds's] close examination of these grammatical practices, while literary historians will at least find new support for some established ideas in this book's final chapters."" Robert S. Sturges, Arthuriana""Medieval Reading is a treasure of a book. It is so well executed, in every regard..."" Ralph Hexter, Modern Philology This book investigates how people learnt to read in the middle ages. It uses glosses SH medieval teachers' notes SH on classical Latin texts to show how these complex works were used in a very basic and literal way in the classroom, and argues that this has profound implications for our understanding of medieval literacy and hermeneutics. Suzanne Reynolds discusses issues including the relationship of Latin and vernacular languages, the role of classical texts in medieval culture, ideas of allegory in the middle ages, and medieval literary theory.",ancient & classical literature;books;british;criticism & theory;education & reference;english literature;foreign languages;history & criticism;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;medieval;movements & periods;new;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521560268,"Oliver Wendell Holmes and the Culture of Conversation (Cambridge Studies in American Literature and Culture) ""They are 'dazzling' in the breadth of their allusions and striking in their wit and verbal originality. [It] is a rich book ... extensive in its courage and often penetrating in its analysis of a forgotten figure. If it sends new readers to Holmes's trilogy, one of the hidden treasures of American writing, then it will truly have done a service."" Nineteenth Century Literature Peter Gibian explores the key role played by Oliver Wendell Holmes in what was known as America's 'Age of Conversation'. Holmes' multivoiced writings can serve as a key to open up the closed interiors of Victorian America, whether in saloons or salons, parlours or clubs, hotels or boarding-houses. Combining social, intellectual, medical, legal and literary history with close textual analysis, and setting Holmes in dialogue with Emerson, Hawthorne, Melville, Fuller and Alcott, Gibian radically redefines the context for our understanding of the major literary works of the American Renaissance. Peter Gibian is Associate Professor of English at McGill University.",19th century;american literature;books;classics;criticism & theory;education & reference;history;history & criticism;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;united states;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521315794,Reading Greek Tragedy An advanced critical introduction to Greek tragedy for those who do not read Greek. Combines the best contemporary scholarly analysis of the classics with a wide knowledge of contemporary literary studies in discussing the masterpieces of Athenian drama.,books;classics;criticism & theory;drama;education & reference;greek & roman;history & criticism;humanities;language & grammar;literature;literature & fiction;new;tragedy;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +1413300677,"How to Buy a House in California, 10th Edition A compendium of home-buying information, from choosing your castle to escaping escrow unscathed. -- San Jose Mercury NewsA valuable resource for California homebuyers and real estate professionals throughout its many editions. -- Laurie Brian - San Francisco ChronicleOne of the most detailed real estate books you will ever read...filled with practical advice... -- Los Angeles Times Attorney Ralph Warner Ralph Warner is a co-founder and e-publisher of Nolo.com and one of the pioneers of the self-help law movement. A graduate of Princeton University and the Boalt School of Law (U.C. Berkeley), he is the author of many books and articles aimed at making our legal system more accessible and democratic.He and his wife, Carol, represent Berkeley, Albany, Kensington, El Cerrito and other East Bay home buyers and sellers, and offer nationwide referrals to other buyer brokers. Both Ira and Carol have been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation by the National Association of Realtors. This is the highest professional designation of residential specialty in the industry. Co-author of How to Buy a House in California, Ira is also an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), one of only 4,000 in the United States. George Devine, California Real Estate Broker George Devine is a licensed real estate broker and a widely respected educator in the real estate field. He holds a B.A. from the University of San Francisco, and an M.A. from Marquette University, and has pursued additional studies at San Francisco State University, Seton Hall University and other academic shrines. Currently, he teaches real estate at the McLaren School of Business at the University of San Francisco, where he was named the Outstanding Adjunct Professor in 1991. For several years, George wrote the popular ""Real Estate Handbook"" column in the weekly Real Estate Guide section of the San Francisco Progress. He is the author of For Sale By Owner and co-author of How to Buy a House in California.",books;business;business & finance;business & investing;buying & selling homes;education & reference;investments;law;law practice;legal reference;mortgages;new;real estate;reference;used & rental textbooks,15 +073561959X,"Network Programming for the Microsoft® .NET Framework (Pro-Developer) Anthony Jones is lead tester for the Winsock API in the Microsoft Windows division and a former member of the Microsoft Developer Support team. He is coauthor, along with Jim Ohlund, of two editions of Network Programming for Microsoft Windows.Jim is a software design engineer for the Microsoft Security Business Unit and has been helping developers maximize their work with the Windows networking APIs for nearly a decade.Lance Olson is a Microsoft lead program manager who has worked on the .NET Framework since its inception. Hes actively involved in the developer community, contributes to MSDN, the Microsoft Developer Network, and speaks at industry events.",.net;books;certification;computers & technology;development;education & reference;home computing & how-to;languages & tools;microsoft;network programming;networking;networks;programming;protocols & apis;web development & design,15 +0802029957,Political Writings: A Vindication of the Rights of Men : A Vindication of the Rights of Woman : An Historical and Moral View of the French Revolutio `... this edition does away with the idea of M. W. as Tom Paine in Skirts. Her mind is deepter and richer than his; her transmutation of the turmoil of her experiences during the revolutionary period in France is remarkable.' The Observer --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Janet Todd is Professor of English Literature at the University of East Anglia. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.,books;civil rights;civil rights & liberties;feminist theory;gay & lesbian;history;new;nonfiction;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;specific topics;used & rental textbooks;women's studies,15 +1560229721,"Agrometeorology: Principles and Applications of Climate Studies in Agriculture ""A VERY WIDE-RANGING BOOK which delivers AN INFORMATION-RICH OVERVIEW of application and contemporary issues faced by agrometeorology. -- Stephen Lellyett, Deputy Regional Director NSW, Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology, Darlinghurst, Australia""AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE for answers to questions on how climate and weather impact on agricultural production. -- Barry J. White, PhD, National Coordinator (Climate Variability R Program), Land & Water Australia",agricultural sciences;agriculture;biological sciences;biology & life sciences;books;botany;earth sciences;environment;horticulture;new;rivers;science & math;science & mathematics;used & rental textbooks;weather,15 +0521531004,"The Organic Codes: An Introduction to Semantic Biology ""The text of Barbieri's book is clear and very enjoyable to read...introduc[ing] relevant and challenging ideas to the body of thought of biologists and of other science readers..."" Genetics and Molecular Biology In this book, Marcello Barbieri sets out his theory that there are many more organic codes in nature than just the genetic code. He states that the existence of these codes and their corresponding organic memories can be used to explain the major steps in the evolutionary history of life, with major events corresponding with the appearance of new codes. The organic codes and their corresponding organic memories can also shed new light on the problems of epigenesis and how embryos generate their own complexity. Professor Barbieri is based in the Department of Morphology and Embryology at the University of Ferrara, Italy.",biological sciences;biology;biology & life sciences;books;evolution;general;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;new;organic;paleontology;science & math;science & mathematics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0300088841,"The Anti-Christ`s Lewd Hat: Protestants, Papists and Players in Post-Reformation England Peter Lake is professor of history at Princeton University. Michael Questier was senior research fellow at Worcester College, Oxford.",16th century;17th century;books;christian books & bibles;christianity;church history;england;europe;historical study & educational resources;history;ireland;modern (16th-21st centuries);religious;social history;world,15 +1879792729,"Sourcebook to Public Record Information, Fifth Edition "" . . . a good solid reference source for any public library as well as the research collection."" -- American Reference Books Annual, 2002""Produced by the publisher of top-notch public record directories . . . expansive and timesaving compilation is a valuable ready-reference tool. "" -- Library Journal, 2003""This work provides the complete details."" -- Legal Information Alert (Volume 21, Issue #2) BRB Publications, Inc., the nations largest publisher of public record sourcebooks and the winner of Quality Books 2000 Publisher of the Year award publish The Sourcebook to Public Information.",books;business & finance;business & investing;business & management;computers & technology;industries & professions;information management;manager's guides to computing;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;reference;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0715631659,"Seneca: Phaedra (Duckworth Companions to Greek & Roman Tragedy) In addition to proffering such supplementary information as is commonly found in translations aimed at the general public, Ahl argues that the Senecan tragedies were written for productionAs for the translations themselves, they are excellent. They convey an impression of the Senecan poetic style rather than make an attempt to imitate it. Most important, the language is such that it can be clearly articulated and rendered at once comprehensible to an audience. Ahl rightly finds the style and texture of each play different and reflects such a difference in his translations. ~Classical World (Spring 1988)Ahl's translations reveal a genuine, imaginative response to the playwright. His work has a coherent dramatic shape and the quality of lyrical fantasy characteristic of Senecan language. I do not think a translator can come closer to being 'Senecan.' ~Eleanor Winsor Leach, Department of Classical Studies, Indiana University --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Text: English, Latin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Concentrating on the play's dramatic qualities and its Greek and Roman background, this introduction discusses dramaturgy and rhetoric as well as style and textual transmission. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Roland Mayer is Professor of Classics in the University of London. He has written widely on a number of Roman authors and issues, and in 1990 with Michael Coffey published an edition with commentary of Seneca's Phaedra (Cambridge University Press).",ancient & classical literature;arts & photography;books;classics;criticism & theory;drama;education & reference;greek;greek & roman;history & criticism;literature & fiction;medieval;movements & periods;performing arts;theater,15 +B00006928P,"JDK 1.4 Tutorial, eDoc 2 : Print Services and the ImageIO Package: Two Tutorials ""A perfect book for intermediate and advanced Java programmers to learn the extensive, new features of JDK 1.4."" java.about.com -- Review From the back cover of JDK 1.4 Tutorial: Java is a success. It is now used across the programming landscape, from embedded devices to enterprise-class distributed systems. As Java's use increases, the pressure grows for it to expand to meet the diverse needs of the developer communities. The latest edition of Java, JDK 1.4 (or J2SE 1.4), includes new features like a new I/O system, a persistent preferences framework, Java Web Start, and Java regular expressions. This book lets experienced developers as well as novices learn JDK 1.4's new features quickly. It provides a clear exposition of the important new topics with plenty of well documented code. All the examples are substantial and solve real-world problems but aren't cluttered with unnecessary details. The new features are covered in a comprehensive and matter-of-fact way without digressions into philosophy or theory. After reading this book, a developer will be able to use Java's new features with confidence and skill. What's Inside: New Input/Output Non-blocking I/O Channels and buffers Charsets and charset translation TCP/IP connection forwarding Java Web Start Regular Expressions Preferences Library Java Secure Socket Extension Image I/O",books;business & investing;computers & technology;education & reference;graphic design;java;languages & tools;marketing;marketing & sales;object-oriented design;printing;programming;research;software design;testing & engineering,15 +1555837484,"Secret Service: Untold Stories of Lesbians in the Military ""... A sobering and eye-opening book chronicling the difficult life of lesbians in the military. A must-read for everyone."" -- GayWired.com, June 28, 2005""...Demonstrates why lifting the ban would benefit the U.S., and makes it obvious that DADT is ... capriciously enforced."" -- Gay City News, July 28 - Aug. 3, 2005""Candid ... informative ... Secret Service makes it perfectly clear that there is still much blatant discrimination against lesbian and gay servicemen."" -- The L Life, October 4, 2005""Documents the ... toxic burden that DADT imposes on brave American women willing to risk their lives for their country ... ."" -- Aaron Belkin, director, Center for the Study of Sexual Minorities in the Military, May 2005""Uncovers shocking stories of sexual assault, harassment, and witch hunts, an atmosphere made more toxic by ""don't ask, don't tell."" -- The Advocate, July 5, 2005 A scathing indictment of America's pointless and destructive policy barring gays and lesbians from serving in the military. These interviews blow open the holes in the right wing's flawed assertion that allowing gay and lesbian service members to serve openly and with honor will cause a breakdown of morale and unit cohesion. Each of the women profiled recounts her experiences of serving in the U.S. military experiences marked by witch hunts, sexual harassment, discharges and fear. These honorable women served their country bravely, and their country responded by treating them as less than human. Although 79% of Americans support allowing gay and lesbian troops to serve openly, the homophobic and sexist leaders of the military continue to hunt down and discharge qualified service members, despite an increased demand for troops. Zsa Zsa Gershick served as a reservist in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1982. She is the author of Gay Old Girls as well as a series of articles for The Texas Observer and The Texas Triangle profiling high-achieving service members who had been cashiered merely for being gay. She lives in Los Angeles.",books;gay & lesbian;gay & lesbian studies;history;humanities;military;military science;new;nonfiction;politics & social sciences;social sciences;specific demographics;used & rental textbooks;women in history;world,15 +1888363541,"The Zinn Reader: Writings on Disobedience and Democracy Historian, leftist activist, author of the popular People's History of the United States (New Pr., 1995) and other works of history, politics, and drama, retired professor Zinn has compiled 61 previously published essays on various historical topics and illuminates here his passionate commitment to social justice and political and economic democracy. The essays are arranged in six categories: race, class, war, law, history, and ""means and ends."" Lucid and at times poignant, they convey Zinn's belief that a historian's judgment about what should be written reflects her or his values. Some of the riveting events covered include the social revolution of the Civil Rights Movement, Allied atrocities during World War II, the murderous suppression of the Attica, New York, prison rebellion, and the hagiographic persistence of the Christopher Columbus narrative. Recommended for academic and public libraries.?Charles L. Lumpkins, Bloomsburg Univ. Lib., Pa.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. A welcome collection of essays and occasional pieces by the dean of radical American historians. This portly tome is primarily intended for the Howard Zinn faithful, of course, of whom there are likely to be many; his People's History of the United States has sold 400,000 copies, after all. For the uninitiated, this collection offers a useful introduction to Zinn's idealistic, Marxist-anarchist view of the world, a view he has championed for many decades. Zinn began his career as a historian at Atlanta's Spelman College, then a school for African-American women; fittingly, a large part of his book is given over to first-hand reports on the civil-rights movement in the South. Rejecting too-easy black-versus-white views of the struggle, Zinn insists that class analysis be brought to bear on the study of inequality: ``Once the superficiality of the physical is penetrated and seen for what it is,'' he writes, ``the puzzle of race loses itself in whatever puzzle there is to human behavior in general. Once you begin to look, in human clash, for explanations other than race, they suddenly become visible.'' Elsewhere Zinn combs through the annals of American history to turn up examples of the evils of capitalism, discussing among other subjects the conduct of the Spanish-American War, the brutal suppression of the Filipino Revolt, the origins of the abolitionist movement, and the ironies of the war in Vietnam (he notes that in 1966 the US was paying $34 in condolence money for each Vietnamese civilian accidentally killed in air strikes--but $87 for every rubber tree thus destroyed). When not looking deep into the past, Zinn cheerfully lampoons such conservative foes as the late Allan Bloom, who ``swoons over Plato,'' and generally has a good time arguing for an equitable, just, and division-free America. A worthy gathering for Zinn fans and fledgling historians alike. -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The visionary historical work of professor and activist HOWARD ZINN (19222010) is widely considered one of the most important and influential of our era. After his experience as a bombardier in World War II, Zinn became convinced thatthere could no longer be such a thing as a just war, because the vast majority of victims in modern warfare are, increasingly, innocent civilians. In his books, includingA Peoples History of the United States, its companion volumeVoices of a Peoples History of the United States, and countless other titles, Zinn affirms the power of the people to influence the course of events.",americas;books;discrimination & racism;elections & political process;essays;historical study & educational resources;history;leadership;politics & government;politics & social sciences;race relations;social history;social sciences;sociology;united states,15 +0534625770,"The Heart of Counseling: A Guide to Developing Therapeutic Relationships ""I really like this book. I am particularly impressed with the amount of self-reflection encouraged in the text. It's critical that beginning counselors learn to look inward and see how their own experiences and perceptions influence how they relate to clients. The book, better than any other I have seen, encourages that type of deep self-reflection and provides concrete exercises to help guide and structure these inner explorations. This book is an excellent introduction to the most important elements of building a therapeutic relationship. In much detail, it guides students through the major skills and ideas needed to connect with clients in a person-centered way. Additionally, it has strong emphasis on counselor personal awareness and growth, providing many exercises and guidelines to help students become more aware of how their own experiences and perspectives may impact a growing therapeutic relationship.""""This is an excellent text to use in teaching and supervising counseling students. It is engaging, thorough, and practical. I would welcome the opportunity to use this text because I believe it is unique in its ability to make clear, not just its theoretical perspective, but the practical application of abstract, intangible and absolutely essential counseling skills...I would appreciate having a text like this one to show students that the relationship is key.""""Vivid, warm and keenly insightful dialogue on the core foundations of therapeutic connection and healingA humanistic, person-centered journey."" Dr. Jeff Cochran's counseling experiences have ranged from elementary school to universities. He has served as counselor in school, university, and agency settings, and has counseled in several states and overseas. He earned his Ph.D. at Virginia Tech, and his BA and MA at Appalachian State University. His most frequent scholarly interests include Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and other applications of the Person-Centered approach (PCA); counseling services for children and youth with behavioral and emotional difficulties, such as conduct disorder; and the power and potential of therapeutic relationships. Jeff Cochran teaches the initial practicum course at SUNY-Brockport.Nancy Cochran is a certified school psychologist, play therapist and a child psychologist with advanced experience and certification in CCPT and CCPT supervision. Nancy Cochran holds an MA and CAS in School Psychology from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Jeff and Nancy Cochran co-created and co-teach the newest course in the counselor education department at SUNY-Brockport, EDC 695 Child-Centered Play Therapy in School and Agency Settings.",books;counseling;education;education & reference;medical books;new;politics & government;politics & social sciences;psychology;psychotherapy;public affairs & policy;schools & teaching;social sciences;social services & welfare;used & rental textbooks,15 +9077212280,"IT Service Management: An Introduction Jan van Bon, founder of the IT Service Management Forum in the Netherlands, is chief editor of ITSMF publications and currently manages ITSM PORTAL, the only Internet portal on IT Service Management.",books;business & finance;business & investing;business & management;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;industries & professions;information management;information systems;manager's guides to computing;new;reference;software engineering;used & rental textbooks,15 +0415115620,"Jane Austen: Novels, Letters and Memoirs (Novels of Jane Austen) Jane Austen is one of the most well-known and respected authors of all time. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",books;education & reference;english literature;europe;history;humanities;literature;literature & fiction;new;philosophy;politics & social sciences;research & publishing guides;used & rental textbooks;wales;writing,15 +1552975924,"The Botanical Garden: Volume II: Perennials and Annuals Botanists, students and gardeners will delight in these two stunningly illustrated, encyclopedic tomes by photographer Phillips and botanist Rix, pioneers in their respective fields and collaborators on 23 previous titles (most recently Perennials). The lavish compendia contain scientific facts and lore about temperate plants like the Pseudocydonia (a shrub with delicate red or pink blossoms cultivated in China and Japan), the Cornus (better known here as the dogwood) or the dozens of members of the daisy family (the most evolutionarily advanced of flowering plants). Each entry includes a basic description of the plant plus categories like ""Key Recognition Features,"" ""Evolution and Relationships,"" and ""Ecology and Geography."" Some of the listings also include advice on cultivation. But that's assuming readers can tear their eyes away from the 4,000-some color photographs, which show remarkable detail and are carefully arranged so that seed, fruit and important identifying parts can be seen up close. They display the specimens at various stages of development, from blossom to fall foliage, to stunning effect. (Sept.) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Photographer Phillips and botanist, plant collector, and gardener Rix have already collaborated on 23 horticultural books. Their latest project covers more than 1000 genera of plants in the world's temperate regions. Each volume is arranged in evolutionary order by family, from the most primitive to the most advanced. Each genus entry includes a detailed botanical description of the genus, key recognition features, evolution and plant relationships, ecology and geography, and facts about the genus ranging from garden uses to medicinal uses. Most compelling are the spectacular, close-up color photographs that exquisitely detail every plant part. Unfortuntately, the lack of detailed cultural information, USDA hardiness zones, and specific species information makes this work less useful for gardeners than other horticultural works. The price tag will keep this set out of some public libraries, which would be better served by Steven M. Still's Manual of Herbaceous Ornamental Plants and Michael A. Dirr's Manual of Woody Landscape Plants. For a work with extensive color photographs, public libraries should instead consider Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs. This set is recommended for botanic and academic libraries.Sue O'Brien, Downers Grove P.L., IL Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. The strict botanical viewpoint of Phillips and Rix offers scholarly gardeners an alternative to popular horticulture guides. In two classy volumes illustrated with detailed photos of leaves and bracts, blossoms, rhizomes, and root structures, the text expresses the value of plants to ecology, farming, and the individual orchard, landscape, flower bed, and window box. Arranged into groups in evolutionary order, the plants appear on individual pages or multipage spreads alongside scientific name, concise description, locale, and designation of hybrids and cultivation methods. The commentary is reduced to the blunt shorthand of the scientist, but the 4,000 pictures are pure art. Rounding out each volume are a succinct two-page glossary of such terms as loess, raceme, and umbel and a brief bibliography organized by continent.Examples of elegantly arranged illustrations are found under Albizia, Mahonia, and Yucca in volume 1 and under Acanthus, Dryopteris, and Molucella in volume 2. The accompanying plant data are, as the authors state, definitive and full of exacting details (e.g., the names and dates of botanists who located and classified individual flowers, ferns, herbs, bamboos, and evergreens). What is lacking in each entry and particularly in the index is the human touch. The authors ignore common names for many plants (the only way to find lilac is to know that its scientific name is Syringa) and avoid reference to plant uses in cooking, aromatherapy, and healing, thus confining the value of the set to college and university libraries. Whereas the botanist and grower will be overjoyed to find so brilliant a display of entries and plant photos, the high-school student, librarian, greenhouse manager, and ordinary gardener is more likely to experience frustration. Recommended for large botany collections. RBBCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved Spectacular... sumptuous color photographs of flowers, leaves, fruits, and seeds... accompanied by Rix's succinct text. (Allyson M. Harward Journal of the New England Garden History Society)Spectacular hybrid of gardening and science ... Two green thumbs up on these books. (Cleveland Plain Dealer 2002-09-29)Never have more beautiful plant identification books been produced. (gardenclub.org/book_reviews 2002-09-08)Excellent colored studio illustrations of about 1,000 genera ... These volumes will interest horticulturists and botanists alike. All levels. (G.P. DeWolf Jr. Choice 2002-12-00)Most compelling are the spectacular, close-up color photographs that exquisitely detail every plant part. (Sue O'Brien Library Journal 2002-10-15)Sheds new light, thanks to DNA studies, on the unwieldy and constantly changing world of plant classification ... These books are pure pleasure, so you can absorb as much or as little of the science as you please. (Anne Raver New York Times 2002-09-29)Rix and Phillips intend their book for gardeners, not just botanists, however. This is evident in Phillips's open design and his splendid full-color detail photographs make these books a true feast for the eyes. (Lori Kranz American Reference Books Annual, Volume 35 2004-01-00)Destined to become standard reference work ... a classy work with a timeless focus. (Steve Whysall Southam News 2002-10-11)A spectacular hybrid of gardening book and scientific text. (David Hobson Kitchener-Waterloo Record 2002-11-16)These two volumes are an all-inclusive source of information for the temperate zone. (Ken Smith London Free Press 2002-11-30)Unique in the gardening library. (Jodi Delong Halifax Hearld 2002-12-01)Never have more beautiful plant identification books been produced. (Joanne S. Carpender National Gardener 2002-11-00)Lucid, concise prose, providing links, cross-references, valuable comments and a useful glossary. (Aldona Satterthwaite Canadian Gardening 2002-12-00)These are not trivial coffee-table books. (Stuart Robertson Montreal Gazette 2002-12-07)The plants look as if they are living specimens lying on the page ... the photographs are amazing. (Floral and Nursery Times 2003-05-14)Botanists, students and gardeners will delight in these two stunningly illustrated, encyclopedic tomes ... Lavish compendia contain scientific facts and lore ... [photographs] show remarkable detail and are carefully arranged so that seed, fruit and important identifying parts can be seen up close. They display the specimens at various stages of development, from blossom to fall foliage, to stunning effect. (Publishers Weekly 2002-07-29)A green thumb's essentials, with exquisite photographs and extensive descriptions. (Elle Decor 2003-01-00)A striking visual presentation of the science of plants. (Beth Botts Chicago Tribune 2002-11-24)Impressive... fascinating and fun to browse or to search for specific plant information... Enjoy! (Barney Lipscomb Botanical Research Institute of Texas 2003-12-00)[Recommended for plant identification:] A monumental work containing exquisite plant images. (Steve Whysall CanWest News Service 2005-09-16)Gorgeous, close-up photographs of flowering plants set against a white background highlight details. Often flowers are cut to display inner characteristics. I almost expected fragrances to drift off the page from such lifelike photographs. (American Herb Association Vol. 28 No 3 2010-09-00) Roger Phillips was trained as a painter at Chelsea School of Art. He has 30 books to his credit, which have sold well over 31/2 million copies worldwide. Phillips has won numerous awards, including three for book design, and has written and presented the major television series, The Quest for the Rose. Martyn Rix is a botanist, plant collector and gardener. He studied botany at Trinity College, Dublin, and at Cambridge, where he wrote his doctoral thesis. After working as botanist at the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden at Wisley, he became an independent botanical advisor and writer and has since produced 17 books and numerous scientific papers, as well as 23 illustrated books with Roger Phillips. Rix is on the Picture Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society and has been awarded the Gold Veitch Memorial Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society for his services to horticulture. The Botanical Garden Volume II: Perennials and Annuals Introduction Our aim in this book is to provide new information and a new way of looking at plants and gardening from a more botanical viewpoint. The plant families are covered systematically, and the relationships between them are discussed; readers will be able to put the knowledge they have acquired piecemeal into a framework, and understand the botanical groups and the similarities and differences between them. DNA studies in plants The discovery of the structure of DNA by Watson and Crick in 1953 opened up a whole new method for studying the relationships between living things; much more recently, the use of computers to compare large amounts of simple data has revealed new evidence for the ancestry of plants. These new studies have not proved to be a Rosetta Stone that will reveal all, but they have provided some important new information to help solve old problems. Hitherto unsuspected relationships have been suggested, and interesting variations within a single species have also been shown up. The details of the method are complex, but depend on studying the behaviour of three different bodies within the plant cell. The DNA in two of these, the mitochondrion (involved in respiration) and the chloroplast (involved in photosynthesis), is inherited maternally, while the DNA of the third, the nucleus, is derived from both parents. The genes of mitochondria are too unstable to be of use in these studies, but fortunately the genes of chloroplasts are very stable; rearrangements of their DNA sequences are rare enough to be used to indicate major evolutionary groups, but frequent enough to be interesting and worth looking for. Research since the 1980s is now beginning to be used to describe new relationships between genera and families, and new arrangements have been published. These sometimes confirm the classical view based on the morphology of plants, and sometimes bring surprises. Major groupings The main division of the flowering plants into monocotyledons and dicotyledons is upheld by DNA studies, with the exception of a few primitive plants that fall outside both categories; this indicates that the monocotyledons arose as a group within the primitive dicotyledons, rather than separately. Some of the important groupings of monocotyledons are described below. Within the main body of the dicotyledons, around six groups are shown to be rather isolated. Two of these are the Saxifragales and the Caryophyllales, while two others, the Ranunculales and the Proteales, respectively include the largely herbaceous Ranunculaceae (see pp.38-59), Berberidaceae (see pp.60-63), and Papaveraceae (see pp.64-71), and a diverse group related to Protea, which includes the familiar genera Platanus and Nelumbo: this superficially crazy association of the waterlily-like Nelumbo, the sacred lotus, with totally different-looking trees and shrubs, must rank as one of the great surprises of DNA research. The rest of the main body of dicotyledons fall into two large clades, the Rosids and Asterids, a clade being a group of families or genera with a common ancestor, an evolutionary lineage. The artificiality of several previously recognised families of plants has been shown up by DNA studies. In particular, traditional Scrophulariaceae has been found to be a diverse assemblage, and although the traditional name has been retained here, the plants have been arranged as they naturally fall (see pp.250-63, pp.268-69, and p.277). Unanswered questions The key question of what the first flowering plant looked like is still unanswered, but we are left with a number of interesting speculations. The modest water plant Ceratophyllum (see p.385), for example, appears to be a very early offshoot from the flowering plant ancestry, but its exact position still remains uncertain; could this be what the first flowering plant was like? Hellebore Epimedium, poppy, and Corydalis This group of families, which includes the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae (see pp.38-59), was traditionally considered primitive, as many had very simple flowers, with indefinite numbers of separate stamens and carpels. Recent studies have confirmed this, as well as the close relationship of the Berberidaceae (see pp.60-63), which includes several distinct herbaceous genera. Poppies, the Papaveraceae (see pp.64-71), and Corydalis, both of which often have a milky sap, are related to this group. The beautiful Japanese Glaucidium, which was of doubtful affinity, has been shown to fall within Ranunculaeae, but the rather similar Paeonia is now thought to be closer to Saxifragaceae (see pp.98-108). Dianthus, cactus, polygonum, and mesembryanthemum Pinks and carnations, Dianthus, and Silene are the main garden genera of their family, the Caryophyllaceae (see pp.74-81); several garden weeds from this family, such as chickweed and mouse-ear chickweed, are almost universal. Related to this group are the mainly succulent families Cactaceae (see p.87), which is so characteristic of the American deserts, and the Aizoaceae or Mesembryanthemaceae (see p.86), which takes its place in southern Africa; both of these families have an unusual metabolism that enables them to withstand extreme drought conditions. Other families of this group, the Caryophyllaies, are edible and furnish such vegetables as beet, spinach, and rhubarb, and such diverse ornamentals as Limonium, Mirabilis, Drosera, and Tamarix. Saxifrage, Sedum, and peony The group called Saxifragales, as identified by DNA studies, is unusually diverse. The Saxifragaceae (see pp.98-108), many of which are mountain plants, are close to the usually succulent Crassulaceae (see p.109), which includes Sedum, the stonecrop. Paeonia, a remarkably isolated genus, whose affinities have long been in dispute, probably belongs here, although here Paeonlaceae (see pp.58-59) is listed in its traditional position next to Ranunculaceae; it appears to be closest to Daphniphyllum. The woody plants (see Volume I) traditionally placed in Hamamelidaceae, such as Liquidambar, Cercidiphyllum, and Itea, are now thought to belong here, as does Ribes, the gooseberry and currant. Geranium and Francoa The important horticultural family Geraniaceae (see pp. 112-15) includes the hardy Geranium, found all over the world, and the tender Pelargonium, which is mainly South African. Both of these genera have a large number of species with attractive characteristics, such as scented leaves and brightly coloured flowers, as well as large seeds that are dispersed far from the parent plant, by a spring in the case of Geranium (or rarely as a burr), or by wind, with a silky tall, in the case of Pelargonium. DNA indicates that the southern hemisphere plants Melianthus and Francoa are related to Geranium. Sarracenia, Primula, Phlox, and Impatiens The family Primulaceae (see pp.198-205), though small in number of genera, is important in temperate gardens, mainly because Primula itself has undergone such an explosion of beautiful species in the Himalayas and the Alps. The family also includes Anagallis and Lysimachia. Closely related to Primula is the mainly American Phlox, Polemonium, and the climbing Cobaea, in the Polemoniaceae (see pp.196-97). These are shown by DNA studies to fall within the Asterids, and within that to belong to the Ericales, a large group that includes Impatiens and the pitcher plants Sarracenia, as well as shrubs such as Styrax, Camellia, and Rhododendron (see Volume I). Peas, beans, Lathyrus, and Polygala Peas, beans, and vetches, in the family Leguminosae (see pp.124-37), are shown to be a distinct group within th",annuals;antiques & collectibles;books;crafts;education & reference;encyclopedias;flowers;gardening;gardening & landscape design;hobbies & home;home improvement & design;how-to & home improvements;outdoor & recreational areas;perennials;reference,15 +0810824671,"Philosopher at the Keyboard A veil of mystique has long enveloped pianist Gould (1932-82) because of his disdain for conventional avenues of creativity and expression. Angilette manages to explicate him through this penetrating study. She shows how Gould was drawn to technology and why he touted the electronic age. He sought a purer existence as a musician, Angilette posits, and regarded technology as a means for unfettered endeavors. She includes an overview of important music philosophies for comparison and delves into Gould's intellectual thought to reveal his unique philosophy. Angilette has written an enlightening book that will lift the veil covering this man of high ideals, who methodically strove through his interpretation toward a realization of what he perceived as a better world.- Kathleen Sparkman, Baylor Univ., Waco, Tex.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. ...a stimulatingat times provocativeinsight into Gould...an extremely insightful undertaking, which alone makes the book a must for musicians and music educators....thorough and systematic study...unique in its subject treatment........an enlightening book that will lift the veil covering this man of high ideals... Elizabeth Angliette (Ph.D., New York University) has done musical and academic studies with Nadia Boulanger in France and at Catholic University, Washington, D.C., and the Manhattan School of Music. She has pursued parallel careers as a musician, educator, and researcher.",( g );a-z;arts & literature;arts & photography;biographies & memoirs;books;classical;composers & musicians;glenn;gould;instruments;music;musical genres;people;piano,15 +0325003378,"Reading the Naked Truth: Literacy, Legislation, and Lies Gerald Coles is an educational psychologist who has written extensively on literacy and learning disabilities. He is the author of Reading Lessons: The Debate Over Literacy, The Learning Mystique: A Critical Look at ""Learning Disabilities,"" as well as numerous articles in educational and psychology journals. Formerly a professor at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the University of Rochester, he now writes full-time and lives in Ithaca, New York.",assessment;books;early childhood education;education;education & reference;education theory;elementary education;instruction methods;language experience approach;new;pedagogy;professional development;reform & policy;schools & teaching;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521564689,"Passages Teacher's Manual 1: An Upper-Level Multi-Skills Course The Teacher's Manual provides clear and detailed instructions, along with suggestions for supplementary activities, listening scripts, and answer keys for the Student's Book.",books;education;education & reference;education theory;english as a second language;foreign language study & reference;foreign languages;humanities;instruction;language & grammar;linguistics;new;schools & teaching;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +B000FA623E,"Irenaeus of Lyons (The Early Church Fathers) 'Grant writes simply and stight forwarldy, allowing extensive quotations from Irenaeus to illustrate his expositions' Robert M. Grant has taught for nearly 50 years at the Divinity School of the University of Chicago. His most recent book is Heresy and Criticism (1993).",books;catholicism;christian books & bibles;christianity;church history;europe;france;history;kindle ebooks;kindle store;religion & spirituality;religious;saints;theology;world,15 +0312304277,"Vinyl Junkies: Adventures in Record Collecting Vinyl junkies are special. They hunt down Brazilian pressings of favorite artists, know the difference between vinyl and styrene, and call a 3,000-LP collection ""modest."" Milano's interviews aim to nail down what vinyl addiction means. Thurston Moore thrives on the renegade, archival nature of collecting. As a teenager, Peter Buck hitchhiked 15 miles to get an LP the night of its release. R. Crumb speaks fondly of rare, flexible 78s. Most of Milano's subjects believe the thrill is in the chase: seeking personal Holy Grails is often more rewarding than playing them, and comfort is knowing a certain record is finally in one's collection. The book works best when Milano lets his subjects do the obsessing, and if what being a collector means remains as elusive as Their Satanic Majesties Request with the original 3-D cover, at least we learn that, as former Cramps drummer Miriam Linna says, ""You play someone a great record and they don't react to it, you know it's time to get them out of your house."" Carlos OrellanaCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved Brett Milano is a longtime Boston-based music journalist who once interviewed Joey Ramone and Barry Manilow on the same day. He compiled and annotated the Boston punk history CD Mass. Ave: The Boston Scene (on Rhino); and has written liner notes for albums by Todd Rundgren, the Cars, and the Smithereens. He has written for Billboard, Pulse and the College Media Journal; and can now be read weekly in the Boston Herald and the Boston Phoenix. Aside from a short-lived Boston Rock Trivia volume that still turns up on Ebay to this day, Vinyl Junkies is his first book. Vinyl JunkiesCHAPTER ONETHE SCYTHIAN""Give him the Scythian!"" shouts Monoman from across the room. Pat waves his hand with a proper flourish: Nope, I'm not ready for the Scythian yet. We'll just have to build up to it.I'm sitting in a record-crowded apartment in the Boston suburbs, staring directly at a few hundred thousand dollars' worth of stereo equipment. Pat's stereo is nearly as eclectic as his record collection, which includes--just taking in the ones within eyesight--the Who, Doris Day, Tammy Wynette, Motorhead, Tom Jones, and Henry Mancini; this is a sensibility well beyond any standard notions of what's hip. The stereo is evidence of one man's quest for the perfect sound. The turntable is Pat's pick of the three dozen he's got in his house: suspendedon air and perfectly calibrated to be vibration-free, it's designed to make sure that no small disturbances--like, say, an earthquake or a nuclear detonation--interfere with the listening experience. The turntable was made by a stereo buff in New Hampshire, the tone arm came from Germany and cost another few grand. There are pillowcases stuffed into the corners of the ceiling to keep those precious soundwaves inside. Then there's the piece of wood.""Don't forget that piece of wood,"" his assistant Jeff, a.k.a. Monoman, points out. Sure enough, it's a piece of wood: cut in the shape of a beehive with a hole in the middle, it screws on top of the center hole to make sure those dreaded vibrations don't get through--according to Jeff, ""The only good vibrations come from the Beach Boys."" The piece of wood cost a grand on its own, but as Pat assures us, ""It's a really good piece of wood.""I'd already had some of my best record-listening experiences on the crummiest stereos ever made. Stereo isn't even quite the right term--that thing I owned as a kid was more accurately a record player, a phonograph, maybe even a Victrola, but I believe the technical term we're looking for is ""piece of crap"": there was exactly one speaker, approximately the size of that little ""O"" you'd make if you closed your thumb and forefinger; and the needle tracked at something like two pounds, enough to cause instant damage to every record it touched. But it did go impossibly loud, and for ears trained on '60s AM radio, that was enough. The first record I rememberplaying on it was ""She Loves You"" by the Beatles, and it came out with that AM-radio sound: those harmonies at the start of the song sounded like a jet taking off. Which, culturally speaking, is exactly what they were. And when I later heard the same song under more desirable circumstances--on vinyl on a proper system; then on the CD reissue--it never had that compressed, unnatural sound that I always took for part of the recording.By the time I was thirteen, I owned what I thought was a luxury stereo. It was made by Magnavox, just like my parents' TV set. The speakers folded out, and the little turntable could be closed up into the player; it was a ""portable"" stereo that weighed close to fifty pounds. Unlike my childhood monstrosity, this one didn't ruin your records until the second or third play. You also had the option of ruining your records instantly by stacking them on the changer, where they'd be scraped by the changer-holder on top and by other records on the bottom. By now my musical tastes had become more refined, or so I thought at the time--Iwas deeply into Yes, Genesis, and their progressive-rock brethren. I'm still willing to argue till closing time about those bands' musical merits, but one thing is certain: their albums were incredibly detailed, full of sonic textures and mellotron overdubs--exactly what my introverted teenage ears were looking for. At this point, records weren't something I played over dinner or with company: I wanted to experience all those deep, layered sounds. Armed with my Magnavox power station and a pair of weighty headphones that made your ears throb after the first album side, I listened intently enough to catch them all.But now I'm hoping to get my mind blown in Brookline, to get the high-velocity sound I dreamed of back in my old bedroom. My guides for this trip are well known in the loose-knit community of Northeast collectors. Pat runs Looney Tunes, a used-record store that sits within the high-rent vicinity of the Berklee College of Music. The place's very existence looks like a slap at Starbuck's, Barnes Noble, and the other upscale, uniform chains that fill up the same block. But there are enough Berklee-ites who are glad to snap up the vintage jazz and soul vinyl that clutters up the place--though they'd probably be a little spooked if they knew that their record's previous owner is likely as not to be six feet under. More than once has the widow of a collector made a call to Pat and his pickup truck; his unofficial motto is ""You die, we buy."" Sometimes the collections survive, but the marriage dies. Pat's been there when disgruntled wives have hit their husbands with the dreaded line, ""It's me or the records."" That's the cue for the husband to make his stand in front of the turntable, the wife to storm out, and Pat to go home empty-handed.Big and gregarious, with a Southern accent that he's maintained through decades in the Northeast, Pat was drinking martinis and name-dropping the Rat Pack before it became a trend. ""This is obviously the house of somebody with a problem,"" he notes, surveying the unfiled discs that take up every bit of floor and shelf space. But unlike the stereotypical record collector--the hyper-geeky type most recently seen in a dark attic in the film Ghost World--Pat doesn't shut himselfaway with his vinyl. He has girlfriends, eats barbeque, and has used record-collecting as an excuse to travel. For him, collecting is an intrinsic part of the good life. He's fond of quoting the line ""Music frees your mind from the tyranny of conscious thought.""Monoman is unkempt, eccentric, and the leader of the best rock 'n' roll band I've ever seen. The long-standing nickname refers both to his love of monaural sound and to his relentless single-rnindedness. The name has changed spellings over the years: On a 1978 album with his first band, DMZ, he was Mono Mann. More recently, he fell in love with Japanese cartoons and briefly re-christened himself Pokemonoman. His current band, the Lyres, has been together twenty-two years and shows no signs of either slowing down or changing in the slightest degree. They take their cue from '6os garage punk, the three-chord stomp that was invented by countless teens who took ""Louie Louie"" as their gospel. In fact, Jeff learned many Lyres's songs by scouring the globe for obscure '60s singles, paying up to a grand for an original 45. But I'd doubt that a lot of those teenage '60s bands, hormone-driven though they were, could ever match this one on an especially hot or especially drunk night. He has destroyed instruments and friendships onstage: once he fired the drummer in the middle of the show (the drummer then got pissed off enough to play the set of his life). But he's just as likely to hit you with something truly soulful; the signature Lyres song, ""Don't Give It Up Now,"" has gotten me through more than one crisis of faith. I once saw him earnestly explain to an audience that he wasn't in it for the money: ""That's why we're playingthis crappy club for all of you cheap assholes!"" There's been times when you'd swear that he's bypassed the tyranny of conscious thought altogether.Today Pat's commandeered the turntable while Monoman is sinking into a couch, welcoming the chance to blow off his part-time gig cataloging records for Pat's shop. The first thing he has in store is a Doris Day record. ""Why that one?"" I ask. ""Because it was on top of the pile, and I like it,"" Pat explains. First he makes sure I'm positioned in the ""sweet spot,"" where all eight of the speakers are facing me in equal proportions. Then he advises me to lean back and keep my eyes closed. Finally he sets the needle down, making sure not to turn the volume up until it's landed. And I sit back waiting to hear the heavens open.Instead, all I hear is Doris Day. On this particular record--a 1962 set with Andre Previn and his jazz trio--she does sound more sultry than her wholesome legend would have it. Between her alleged sexuality and the suggestive winks in a few of her hits, she could have been the Madonna of her time--go on, give ""Teacher's Pet"" and ""Pillow Talk"" another listen. Still, I'm getting no great revelations from this disc, other than that forty years of scratches add up to a whole lot of surface noise. When the drummer kicks in, it does sound as if the drumset was right there in the room. But as someone who sees live music a few times a week, I've been in enough real rooms with real drumsets that it's no big deal. And sorry,but neither is Doris Day. She may be close to sultry and modern on this record, but not quite close enough. So far I'm not impressed.Neither is Monoman, who only looks up from his magazine long enough to note that ""It's good to listen to things that aren't rock. That just makes the rock sound so much better."" Like many rock-eared collectors, the three of us grew up at the mercy of our parents' musical tastes. Fortunately, mine were savvy enough to slip in the occasional gem like Ravel's ""Bolero,"" whose primal rhythms would be the first that spoke to me--even now I'm impressed that I was able to sit through fifteen minutes of it at such a young age. For Monoman, it was show tunes: he first got the beat in ""76 Trombones."" From there it was '60s AM radio. ""I loved the Dave Clark Five because they had the organ,"" he recalls. ""I had a fit when I was five because I didn't get an organ for Christmas. So I ruined Christmas for everybody, and I damn well got a piano next year.""So if Doris Day can't open my ears, maybe some of that '60s music can. ...",antiques & collectibles;antiques care & reference;arts & photography;books;crafts;education & reference;history & criticism;hobbies & home;music;performing arts;politics & social sciences;popular culture;records;reference;social sciences,15 +019815755X,"A Ringing Glass: The Life of Rainer Maria Rilke Rilke wanted to live for his writing alone; he felt that the means to create ita decent income, pleasant surroundingsshould be given to him. Lucky breaks and sporadic patronage enabled him to survive on his own terms, renounce his wife and chlid and do nothing but write. Prater maintains that Rilke's poetry is essentially narcissistic and personal despite its cosmic allusionsa welcome corrective view that will be shared by many. According to Prater, Rilke hid behind an ideal self; the women who loved and mothered him, the friends so eager to help him, were far from knowing the real man. This lively yet somehow impersonal biography contains no literary criticism. Instead, it focuses on Rilke's constant existential crises, his relationship with the women whom he tended to idealize, his wanderings through Europe and search for fame, all of which are refracted through previously unpublished letters as well as testimonials. As the somber story of a poet who ultimately found no relationship with the outside world, this demythologizing biography is revealing, but one puts it down feeling that a large part of the picture is missing. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) ranks among the greatest lyric poets of our century. Prater's study is a major contribution to our understanding of the man who stands behind such extraordinary poetic achievements as the New Poems , Sonnets to Orpheus , and Duino Elegies. Quoting extensively from letters and memoirs published in recent years, Prater unfolds before us the portrait of a man whose daily struggles revolved singularly around the creation of his art. This well-documented, eloquently written, and beautifully presented biography should be of great interest to lay reader and specialist alike. Essential for college and public libraries. Ulrike S. Rettig, German Dept., Harvard Univ.Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. ""The reputation of Ranier Maria Rilke has enlarged enormously since his death 60 years ago: Even in the English-speaking world, he is now ranked, along with W.B. Yeats, as the major poet of the century....Donald Prater's new biography of Rilke--the most complete, detailed biography of Rilke ever written--underscores Rilke's uniqueness....A Ringing Glass is the best biographical account, so far, of a man determined to live on the loneliest outpost of the self and who brought back from there trophies for everyone.""--San Francisco Chronicle""A major contribution to our understanding of the man who stands behind such extraordinary poetic achievements as the New Poems [and] Sonnets to Orpheus....[A] well-documented, eloquently written, and beautifully presented biography.""--Library Journal""Donald Prater...seems truly alive to the time and place, the poet and his poetry....This book is intensely interesting and rewarding.""--Book Forum""The book is filled with interesting details about Rilke....More importantly, however, Prater succeeds in capturing the euphoric moments as well as times of deep despair in Rilke's life, which greatly affected his artistic creativity and thus his works. The quotes, mostly taken from his letters, are well-chosen and well-translated by Prater....A valuable addition to Rilke scholarship.""--Southern Humanities Reviews""A shrewd and authoritative biography.""--The Christian Science Monitor --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author: Donald Prater is the author of European of Yesterday, a biography of Stefan Zweig, and his edition of the Rilke-Zweig correspondence will appear shortly in Germany. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",19th century;20th century;arts & literature;authors;biographies & memoirs;books;german;history;history & criticism;literature & fiction;modern (16th-21st centuries);movements & periods;new;poetry;used & rental textbooks,15 +026222058X,"The Simple Genetic Algorithm: Foundations and Theory (Complex Adaptive Systems) It might be simple, but it's not easy. Computer scientist Michael D. Vose takes a rigorous look at The Simple Genetic Algorithm and shows the state of our knowledge in a book appropriate for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals. Vose has decided to approach his subject as a mathematical object, keeping his discussion to a minimum and relying on mathematical demonstrations of what has been proven about this powerful genetic search. This approach maximizes the book's utility for its scope of readers; since each chapter builds on the material before, it makes a good teaching tool, but it is still a useful reference as the indexing helps the professional find proofs quickly. Covering the basics of random heuristic searching and the nature of the algorithm, the book moves on to computing, transient and asymptotic behavior, models, and schemata. Cutting all of the material down to the basic provable theorems is not, as Vose admits, without problems: any speculation beyond these stripped-down proofs is left to the imaginative reader. But the intrepid explorer couldn't ask for firmer ground from which to launch flights of discovery, and genetic computation currently offers the widest frontiers. --Rob Lightner This book should be required reading for anyone working in the theory of genetic algorithms and evolutionary computation. Alden Wright, Professor of Computer Science, University of Montana, Missoula Michael D. Vose is Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.",algorithms;artificial intelligence;books;computer mathematics;computer science;computers & technology;genetic;human vision & language systems;machine learning;mathematics;new;programming;science & math;theory of computing;used & rental textbooks,15 +0964116804,"Eat Smart in Peru : How to Decipher the Menu, Know the Market Foods & Embark on a Tasting Adventure Joan Peterson is the author of the EAT SMART series of guidebooks for travelers and cookbook lovers who want to get to the heart of a countrys culture through its cuisine. She has traveled extensively, and has led culinary tours to Morocco, India and Turkey. Brook Soltvedt travels vicariously by editing the EAT SMART culinary travel guides. Her children now grown and her other editing projects on hiatus, Brook finally succumbed and spent many weeks researching delicious foods in Peru with Joan Peterson.",books;brazil;cookbooks;crafts;food & wine;general;hobbies & home;home improvement & design;home repair;how-to & home improvements;latin american;peru;regional & international;south america;travel,15 +0127850503,"Mastery of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Therapist Guide (TherapyWorks) Michael J. Kozak, Ph.D., is associate professor of Psychiatry at Allegheny University of the Health Sciences and clinical director at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety. He was a member of the workgroup of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder for the DSM-IV.Edna B. Foa, Ph.D., is professor at the Allegheny University of the Health Services and director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety. She has published several books and over 100 articles and book chapters, has lectured extensively around the world, and was chair of the OCD work group and co-chair of the PTSD work group of the DSM-IV.",books;clinical;clinical psychology;compulsive behavior;fitness & dieting;health;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;mental health;new;psychology;psychopathology;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +9639116173,"For the Good of Humanity ""The interest of Rajchman's career is how such a loner created lasting international institutions. He beats an uncanny resemblance to his close friend and colleague at the League of Nations, Jean Monnet, ""the father of Europe"", who greatly admired him."" -- Times Literary Supplement, 1999 Text: English (translation) Original Language: French",19th century;20th century;biographies & memoirs;books;historical;history;leaders & notable people;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;political;special topics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0256264570,"Management and Organizational Behavior Classics John M. ""Jack"" Ivancevich is Dean at the University of Houstons College of Business and Administration. He is known worldwide for his research in stress management.",books;business & finance;business & investing;education & reference;human resources;human resources & personnel management;industries & professions;management;management & leadership;new;organizational behavior;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks;workplace,15 +0871877945,"Presidents, the Presidency, and the Political Environment John H. Kessel (Ph.D., Columbia University) is professor emeritus at Ohio State University. His extensive research has produced many books and journal articles. His books on the presidency began with The Domestic Presidency (1975), and continued with Presidential Campaign Politics (1980), Presidential Parties (1984) and Researching the Presidency: Vital Questions, New Approaches (1993; co-edited with George C. Edwards III and Bert A. Rockman). During his distinguished career, he has served as editor of American Journal of Political Science, president of the Midwest Political Science Association, president of the Presidency Research Group, and a member of the Executive Council of the American Political Science Association. He has been a Guest Scholar at the Brookings Institution, a Visiting Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and has been awarded several National Science Foundation grants.",20th century;americas;books;communication policy;government;history;humanities;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;public affairs & policy;social sciences;united states;used & rental textbooks,15 +0136292135,Natural Language Processing for Prolog Programmers An examination of natural language processing in Prolog for those who know Prolog but not linguistics.,artificial intelligence;books;computer science;computers & technology;education & reference;human vision & language systems;languages & tools;mathematics;natural language processing;new;programming;programming languages;science & math;software;used & rental textbooks,15 +031228117X,"Possessing Genius: The Bizarre Odyssey of Einstein's Brain With clarity, insight, and thoroughness, Abraham, a reporter for Toronto's Globe and Mail, tactfully sets the record straight regarding the people and events surrounding the notorious removal of Albert Einstein's brain after his 1955 autopsy and its history over the next 40 years. While she pays particular attention to Thomas Harvey, the pathologist who removed Einstein's brain and preserved it in a Tupperware container, Abraham does not overlook numerous other significant participants in this odd tale (e.g., Otto Nathan, one of Einstein's executors), nor does she exclude the significant scientists and doctors to whom Harvey offered pieces of the brain for research over the years. Included as well are pertinent details about Einstein and, more importantly, information about brain research as it evolved over the 40 years that Harvey was the brain's caretaker. Unlike Michael Paterniti's Driving Mr. Albert (LJ 7/00), a superficial travel piece with its author and Harvey motoring cross-country with several pieces of Einstein's brain in the luggage, Abraham's carefully reported account reveals the real who, what, when, why, and where of an event that has become almost mythological. Her 23-page ""Sources"" section documents the research. An enjoyable read, this is highly recommended for all collections. Michael D. Cramer, Raleigh, NC Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Like a holy relic, boosted by the modern obsession with celebrity, the brain that overthrew Newton provokes a frisson in those who have seen it. Until 1996, its guardian was one Thomas Harvey, the pathologist who removed it from Einstein's body in 1955. In the 41 years Harvey had it, he religiously topped off the preservatives in the jars in which it bobbed, jars that sat on shelves in his basement or jostled in his car trunk as he moved about the country. (One such trek was the subject of Michael Paterniti's irreverent Driving Mr. Albert [2000]). With a wider ambition than recounting one weird road trip, Abraham teases apart the strands of the whole bizarre, convoluted, ghoulish story of what happened to Einstein's brain. She turns in a fine narrative replete with Harvey's vague claims to the brain, his peregrinations, his parceling out of pieces of the brain to neuroscientists, and the results, such as they are, of their search for physiological evidence of Einstein's genius. Abraham's account covers all the angles--scientific, ethical, and humorous. Gilbert TaylorCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved Carolyn Abraham is the medical reporter for The Globe and Mail in Toronto. The winner of two national awards from the Canadian Newspaper Association, she won the Hollobon Science in Society Award for her articles on the business of genetics. She lives in Toronto with her husband.",( e );a-z;albert;biographies & memoirs;books;einstein;history & philosophy;new;people;professionals & academics;science & math;science & mathematics;scientists;technology;used & rental textbooks,15 +0471286672,"Color, Environment, & Human Response Color and light in Man-Made Environments Frank H. Mahnke Rudolf H. Mahnke Color and light play keythough generally unrecognizedroles in our lives. Despite the decades of research on the subject, we are often unaware that anxiety, stress, visual disorders, and a host of other problems may actually be caused by a poorly designed environment. The gap between color research and design application has been so wide that the use, for example, of white in interiors reached epidemic proportions from the 1950s to the 1970sthough research has shown white walls to be an optic strain and a psychological hazard. Color is now experiencing a renaissance in design. To guide architects, designers, and others using color, Frank and Rudolf Mahnketwo internationally recognized color consultantshave written a concise reference guide to understanding the importance of this phenomenon in our lives and applying environmental color effectively. The text synthesizes the essential principles of color and light, including their psychophysiological effects, the characteristics of the major hues, vision and light, bioenergetics, and more. The authors also provide much useful and practical advice on using color and light in a variety of facilities:schoolsmental hospitalsofficesindustryrestaurantsmedical centersSpecial attention is given to desktop computer workstations and the needs of VDT operators. In addition, detailed color specification tables are provided, in both Glidden and Munsell notation, as well as color charts showing successful color combinations. Used correctly, color and light can improve productivity at the workplace; increase the safety of industrial facilities; foster greater attention spans in students; create more appetizing food-service establishments; and bolster the spirits of hospital patients. Architects, designers, administrators, plannersanyone interested in creating beneficial, glare-free surroundingswill find all the information they need to promote physical, visual, and psychological well-being with color and light. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About The Authors Frank and Rudolf Mahnke are partners in the environmental design firm Mahnke & Mahnke, which is based in Geneva and San Diego. The authors, both internationally recognized color consultants, have devoted their careers to the study and application of color and light in the designed environment. They have traveled and lectured extensively to colleges, universities, and professional societies, and they have been widely interviewed on radio and television. Frank Mahnke was appointed President of the International Association of Color Consultants (I.A.C.C) in 1988. The I.A.C.C., which has branches in thirteen countries, has had an educational center in Salzburg, Austria, for over 34 years, that provides comprehensive interdisciplinary training in the field of color. This program was brought to the U.S.A. by Frank Mahnke in 1991, and is being conducted in cooperation with Mr. Mahnke's American information Center for Color and Environment. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",architecture;books;buildings;crafts;hobbies & home;home decorating & design;home improvement & design;humanities;interior design;lighting;new;professional & technical;professional reference;reference;used & rental textbooks,15 +1592580769,"The Scooter Book Bob Woods is a writer living in Madison, Connecticut. Bob was the editor of the Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Magazine and has written hundreds of articles for major magazines (including Sports Illustrated and Money Magazine) on sports, business, and culture.",african americans;african-american studies;americas;automotive;books;education & reference;history;motorcycles;politics & social sciences;professional & technical;social sciences;specific demographics;sports & outdoors;transportation;united states,15 +0375703012,"Thunder from the East: Portrait of a Rising Asia Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists for The New York Times and authors of China Wakes, return with an eclectic collection of reportage from Asia. Thunder from the East lacks an overarching thesis, except perhaps the claim that Asia is an incredibly important part of the world whose influence will only grow in the 21st century. (Toward the end of the book, in an amusing speculation about the year 2040, the authors wonder about ""the Indian landing on Mars, the Kim's Riceburger acquisition of McDonald's, and now this basketball loss"" of the Americans to the Chinese in the Olympics.) Kristof and WuDunn are a husband-and-wife team who split up their writing duties; every chapter is individually bylined, with the exception of the jointly authored final one. They refuse to offer a grand unified theory of Asia, a region, they write, that is ""a bit like the weather: so diverse that it is difficult to generalize about."" Instead, they paint chapter-length portraits of various Asian subjects, and often in the first person. In an opening set of remarks, Kristof describes how he and WuDunn have lived in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Japan: ""Our experience across Asia was in the form that the Chinese call qingting dian shui, meaning the way a dragonfly skits superficially about the surface of a pond."" There's nothing superficial about their reporting--it probes deep and isn't afraid to draw large lessons. Kristof, for example, discusses how China and India's historic insularity have kept those two countries from achieving all they might--cases of ""imperial understretch,"" he calls them, in a nice phrase--and suggests the United States may be entering a similar period. Thunder from the East sparkles with this kind of analysis: provocative, debatable, and worth thinking over. Its riches aren't apparent from a cursory examination, but only through a page-by-page reading. Those who make the effort will be glad they took the time. --John J. Miller --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. HAbout a third of the way through this eye-opening book, a 13-year-old Cambodian girl describes her mixed feelings about her parents, who sold her into prostitution to raise money for her now-deceased mother. ""Mom was sick and needed money. I don't hate her,"" the girl says. This simple description of the awful choices faced by many of the participants in Asia's economic revolution is just one of the many devastating portrayals in this deftly woven and gracefully written book by a Pulitzer Prize-winning husband-and-wife team (authors of China Wakes) who were longtime Asia correspondents for the New York Times. Using individual lives to examine countries ranging from Japan to Singapore, Kristof and WuDunn convincingly argue that Asia's current economic crisis is just a blip in the continent's more-than-half-century ascent toward economic power. The crisis is ""an imposed breather, a forced opportunity to recuperate and regroup."" And instead of viewing this growth with fear and hostility, as many authors have previously, Kristof and WuDunn approach it with curiosity. Part history, part anthropology and part journalism, the book describes the factorsDmainly isolationism and bloated bureaucracyDthat held Asia back and helped Europe in the 19th and 20th centuries and how these factors continue to prevent some countries, whether Malaysia or India, from reaching their full economic potential. Nor do they shy away from the difficult questions posed by globalization and expansion. They describe an Indonesian woman who speaks glowingly about the possibility of her son working some day in a local sweatshop: it would be a step up from her employmentD trawling through a local dump. Despite these obstacles, the authors believe that the entrepreneurial spirit of Asians like Sirivat Voravetvuthikun, who launched his own sandwich stand in Bangkok, provide evidence of their optimism: ""[T]he center of the world may be shifting... and eventually it will settle in Asia."" Whether the reader agrees with them or not, images of Sirivat and the others will remain with the reader long after this gem of a book is placed back on the shelf. 66 b photos. (Sept.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. New York Times correspondents Kristof and WuDunn shared a Pulitzer for their in-depth coverage of China in 1990 and in 1994 wrote a dazzling book, China Wakes: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power. Unfortunately, their new book lacks many of the qualities that have made their work on China truly outstanding. One problem is how the authors depict the Asian economic crisis, which started in Thailand in 1997 and devastated all of Asia. Using the crisis as a center point, they present various human-interest stories about how people currently live (i.e., not very well) and posit that Asia will undergo much more strife before it becomes an economic giant. Although the authors say that they do not believe in cultural stereotyping, they promote a silly stereotype that all of Asia has ""brutal drive and fantastic flexibility."" The authors describe nationalism as an extreme negative in Asia, equating the term with fanatical bloodshed, and state that if the ""best and brightest"" were to go into business instead of government, Asia's problems of nepotism, corruption, and rigged elections would be mediated. In sum, the human-interest stories are interesting, but the analysis is weak. Moderately recommended for a general audience.DPeggy Spitzer Christoff, Oak Park, IL Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The authors, husband and wife, won a Pulitzer Prize for their New York Times coverage of Tiananmen and coauthored China Wakes (1994). Kristof, raised on an Oregon farm, has headed Times bureaus in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo over the past 15 years; WuDunn, a third-generation Chinese-American from New York City, worked in banking and earned an M.B.A. before joining the Times in Beijing in 1988. In Thunder from the East, they examine the complex reality of Asia at the millennium. The Asian financial crisis caused enormous upheaval but may have positive consequences, they suggest, because it pushed many nations to reduce or eliminate cronyism and excessive regulation. Kristof and WuDunn (separately in all but the last chapter) take on demographic trends and economic statistics, nationalism and the changing role of women. The heart of their book, however, is vivid portraits of ordinary people, from Indonesian vigilantes to Japanese Internet entrepreneurs to sex workers in Bangkok. Their discussion of Japanese education is particularly insightful,^B because the authors' children attended schools there. Fascinating analysis of a vital subject. Mary CarrollCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. An entertaining and occasionally thought-provoking tour of Asia as it prepares for the 21st century.Husband and wife Kristof and WuDunn (China Wakes, 1994) provide a panoramic view of Asia on the verge of dramatic social and economic change. The impetus for the book is the Asian economic crisis, which, the authors argue, was actually a blessing in disguise, in that it cleared out a lot of the dead wood-totalitarianism, cronyism, and corruption-that threatened to stall Asia's continued ""rise."" In trying to explain the crisis, Kristof and WuDunn come around to the view that the past 500 years of Western dominance represent a historical anomaly, and they assert that in the near future Asian nations will regain a dominant role in world affairs. This thesis is not particularly original, of course, nor does the book break any scholarly ground (or even survey the existing literature in any great depth). But Kristof and WuDunn are excellent journalists, and they are at their best when presenting anecdotes and images that convey larger truths in compelling and often touching ways. Thus, their analysis of Japan and China (countries where they have lived and where they speak the language) is especially thoughtful and nuanced; their accounts of life in Indonesia and Thailand are also written with confidence. The book's major flaw, however, is its treatment of India. It is unclear why India should be analyzed with East Asia at all-Iran, Central Asia, and Nepal are not touched upon-and the portions of the book devoted to it have a sketchy, added-on quality that is exacerbated by a condescension that verges on distaste (the country is described several times as ""neurotic"").An intelligent, wonderfully written account of life in millennial Asia that, despite its almost quaint goal of painting a portrait of a continent, works best when it simply tells the stories of people whom the authors have come to know. -- Copyright 2000 Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Fascinating... [A] masterful job of describing Asia?s anguish and ambition.--The Washington Post Book WorldOutstanding... [A] most memorable portrait of modern Asia.--The New York Times Book ReviewIndividually, Kristof and WuDunn are extraordinarily knowledgeable; collectively, they are untouchable.--The Miami Herald ""[A] deftly woven and gracefully written book by a Pulitzer Prize-winning husband-and-wife team.... Using individual lives to examine countries ranging from Japan to Singapore, Kristof and WuDunn convincingly argue that Asia's current economic crisis is just a blip in the continent's more-than-half-century ascent toward economic power.... Images...will remain with the reader long after this gem of a book is placed back on the shelf...Eye-opening."" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and authors of China Wakes comes this insightful and comprehensive look at Asia on the rise.The recent economic crisis in Asia heaped devastation upon millions. Yet Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn argue that it was the best thing that could have happened to Asia. It destroyed the cronyism, protectionism, and government regulation that had been crippling Asian business for decades, and it left in its wake a vast region of resilient and determined millions poised to wrest economic, diplomatic and military power from the West. Thunder from the East is a riveting look at a complex region, a fascinating panoply of compelling characters, and a prophetic analysis from arguably the West's most informed and intelligent writers on Asia. Fascinating... [A] masterful job of describing Asia's anguish and ambition.--The Washington Post Book WorldOutstanding... [A] most memorable portrait of modern Asia.--The New York Times Book ReviewIndividually, Kristof and WuDunn are extraordinarily knowledgeable; collectively, they are untouchable.--The Miami Herald Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn live outside New York City. Chapter OneHe must have been a raffishly handsome young man, with his bushy eyebrows, large coal-black eyes, high-cheekboned face, and thick mop of black hair dangling over his ears. He looked pale but improbably serene, showing no sign of the torture he had endured, and those eyes were still wide open and frozen in a final instant of surprise. He had a strong, projecting chin, but his head ended a few inches below that chin in a jagged eruption of blood, tissue, and bone. His head had been hacked off with a machete and was impaled on a bamboo stake, and he seemed to be staring at me.I stared back. That abrupt transition from human flesh to bamboo stake wrenched my gut and paralyzed my legs. I was scared stiff. The mob that had killed him was in front of me now, the killers waving machetes and screaming Allahu akbar, God is great. There were about two dozen of them, mostly men in their twenties and thirties, all riding motorcycles slowly down the main street of the little farmtown of Turen, Indonesia.It was a typical warm afternoon in what seemed a bucolic, prospering community. A tropical drizzle had created a shine on the beautifully paved blacktop road, but there were plenty of trees to shield people from the rain. Comfortable one- and two-story homes lined the road, their walls neatly whitewashed, their roofs made up of pleasant red tile. A few repair shops and small restaurants competed for business, and a billboard advertised Sun Silk Shampoo with an image of a young woman with thick, beautiful, black hair. A few bicycle rickshaws were waiting for rides and several pushcart vendors were selling fried rice and noodles. Townspeople were emerging by the side of the road to see what was causing the racket.It seemed like any of Indonesia's tens of thousands of little villages, except that it had abruptly tumbled into savagery. Some motorcyclists were waving S-shaped machetes, two feet long and bloody, while others wielded sickles that were equally grisly. A few were clenching their fists in power salutes of victory, and they were all grinning happily, cheering and shouting, while the fast-forming crowd on the sidewalk waved back and roared its approval. In the middle of the cluster of motorcycles was a glossy black one, and its driver smiled proudly at the responsibility he had been given. Behind him on the same motorcycle was a long-haired younger man, perhaps twenty years old, his black shirt unbuttoned to the waist, his face gleaming with excitement. Black Shirt was standing up on the footrests, holding on to the driver's shoulder with his left hand, and with his right he was holding up the bamboo stake. Exultantly, he waved it all around, as if he were exhibiting a doll's head on a handle, so that everyone could admire it. Black Shirt was small and skinny, shining with his eagerness to please, and he looked less like a killer than like a proud high-school kid in the center of a homecoming parade.I was standing under a tree to keep out of the drizzle, and the motorcyclists did not see me at first. But now the cries faded as the mob became aware of the presence of a foreigner. Black Shirt frowned, switched hands and thrust the severed head toward me, he too shouting Allahu akbar. The head was raised high, and my eyes locked on the bloody tissue, jagged and ragged, where the neck ended.Instinctively, I transferred my notebook to my left hand and reached up with my right to feel my own neck. I massaged it absentmindedly with trembling fingers, appreciating its continuity and imagining a motorcyclist's machete arcing down on it and parting the skin.. . .I had come to Java not in search of a beheading but to understand the upheavals in rural Indonesia caused by the economic crisis in Asia. The crisis had begun in Thailand in July 1997 and then had devastated once-booming economies throughout the region, leaving Indonesia worst hit of all. I was staying in a town in East Java called Mojokerto, where I met Salamet, a twenty-seven-year-old rickshaw driver. Salamet was a gentle man with a round face, a drooping moustache, and a pleasing smile. Years of work as a rickshaw driver, rock-crusher, and gravel-hauler had left him as strong as an ox, and with roughly the same build. He was of only average height, but he had a barrel chest and a boxer's neck, and he might have looked intimidating if he hadn't spent so much time gently cradling his youngest daughter. He would sit back in his rickshaw, his bare feet dangling out over the footrest, rocking the girl on his knee and griping about the rising price of food.The neighborhood seemed as placid as the nearby river running through the town, but Salamet had been telling me that tensions were mounting. One day when he was eating a bowl of noodles, he told me between loud slurps that one bad sign was the rise of sorcery. Sorcerers are taking advantage of the confusion these days, he warned. Slurp. There didn't used to be much black magic around, but now it's beginning again. Slurp.Salamet referred to a series of two hundred gruesome murders in East Java, mostly of Muslim leaders whose bodies were chopped into pieces that were left hanging in the trees. I believed that some army unit was behind the killings, trying to create political instability or even conditions for a coup d'?tat, but to Salamet and most people in Mojokerto the obvious suspects were sorcerers. Javanese have always believed in black magic and sorcery, and rumors were spreading that the killers wore black and could vanish into thin air. Those killings -- that's the work of sorcerers, Salamet told me confidently. Slurp.In nearby towns angry mobs began to kill suspected witches and sorcerers. And even in Mojokerto vigilante groups were organized to fight against the sorcerers, whom people called ninja after the Japanese warriors. Salamet joined one of these vigilante groups, and the men in it spent their days sharpening their knives and their nights roaming around looking for sorcerers to kill. They were good family men, and I went with some of them to a meeting at the local mosque where a charismatic man named Ahmed Banu was urging the crowd to butcher the sorcerers. Banu and the others greeted me warmly, made sure I was seated comfortably, and then got down to business.If we Muslims are being treated like animals, will we stand for it? Banu asked, his voice rising to a crescendo.No! his followers yelled back.If we catch the ninja, what should we do? Give them to the police or kill them?Kill them!So send this message to your families, Banu added grimly: When we catch the attackers, we must kill them.That night, I tossed and turned. Would these villagers, who had been so hospitable to me, actually attack people they suspected to be sorcerers? I wondered whether I had lent credibility to Banu by attending the meeting, increasing the chance that he and his friends would butcher strangers. Finally, I decided that it was all talk and fell into a comfortable slumber. But in the morning, my interpreter brought a local newspaper and I learned that at roughly the same time that Banu was holding his meeting, mobs a bit farther to the south had been tearing apart five men who lacked identification and were consequently suspected of being sorcerers. Two were burned alive and three were beheaded, their heads impaled on pikes and paraded through the nearby towns.Where did that happen? I asked.In a little town called Turen, replied my interpreter, a local journalist. As I looked at the articles, I felt revulsion and fear, but in the mix there was also a large dose of curiosity. What kind of people could commit such grotesque acts? How could citizens behead their neighbors? The killings struck me as a modern version of the seventeenth-century Salem witch trials. If there were any sorcery in Indonesia, I mused, it was the economic and social alchemy that left people running around in mobs carrying human heads on pikes. The despair and social disintegration that accompanied the crisis seemed to leave Indonesians particularly inclined to supernatural explanations, particularly vulnerable to manipulation by secret army units, and particularly likely to respond with mob violence to each new threat that appeared to disrupt their lives.Let's go, I suggested. Let's try to find some of the people who did it and talk to them.It was an odd drive. In journalism you occasionally find yourself careering the wrong way on a one-way street, heading in precisely the direction that you know quite confidently you should be fleeing from. I was tense with apprehension but also soothed by the vivid green countryside we were driving through. It seemed impossible to reconcile the macabre news accounts with a landscape that was tranquil and lovely that morning: paddies sprouting rich green rice plants, dark green forested hills in the distance, occasional coconut plantations with endless rows of palms.This was the first time in ten years that I had been in this part of East Java, and the economic development over the intervening decade was dazzling. The previous time I had bounced over rutted gravel roads in creaky old buses filled with exhaust smoke. Once a bus had simply let me off on a remote hillside where the road had washed out, and I had been forced to spend the night in a peasant's house, cadging bananas for dinner. Now, just ten years later, I was hurtling along a road that was sleek, paved, and straight, and modern cars and trucks were gliding by clean restaurants and stores. I was traveling on a modern highway to meet mobs that paraded heads on pikes.When Dante set forth into the Inferno, he was battered by the sighs, lamentations, and loud wailings resounding through the starless air. I was encountering my own netherworld, with its own wails and laments and cries for help. Since the economic crisis had spread economic and social convulsions through the region, ...",asia;asian;books;business & investing;development & growth;economic conditions;economics;history;history & theory;international & world politics;political economy;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;specific topics,15 +0932807933,"Haunted Jonesborough Charles Edwin Price is the author of numerous books of tall tales and folklore, including The Day They Hung the Elephant and The Infamous Bell Witch of Tennessee.",americas;books;fairy tales;folklore;folklore & mythology;history;literature & fiction;mythology & folk tales;occult;politics & social sciences;religion & spirituality;social sciences;state & local;teens;united states,15 +0757000088,"Kids Who Laugh : How to Develop Your Child's Sense of Humor Centenarians often claim that ""a sense of humor"" contributed to their long lives. People who can laugh can also better endure life's ups and downs, find pleasure, cope with stress, and make life fun for those around them. Developing a sense of humor in kids takes effort, says clinical psychologist Franzini, but it's worth it. Describing how essential it is to nurture a sense of humor, Franzini gives specifics on what's amusing to infants, preschoolers, and older children. Peek-a-boo, for example, is great fun for infants, while second graders think the forbidden (e.g., the word underwear) is hilarious. The author distinguishes between hurtful and healthy humor, and he shows how to use humor in the classroom (while discouraging class clowns). Franzini has served as the president of Laughmasters and Toastmasters International Club. His is a thorough and convincing book. Perhaps readers obsessed with getting their child into the right preschool or moving up the social ladder will take a second look at their priorities. Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, PACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. ""Describing how essential it is to nurture a sense of humor, Franzini gives specifics on what's amusing to infants, preschoolers, and older children...a thorough and convincing book."" (Library Journal) Louis R. Franzini received his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, he is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University in California, where he has taught for over twentyfive years.",books;child psychology;crafts;fitness & dieting;health;hobbies & home;home improvement & design;home repair;how-to & home improvements;humor;humor & entertainment;parenting;parenting & relationships;psychology & counseling;self-help & psychology,15 +0674023358,"Young Minds in Social Worlds: Experience, Meaning, and Memory Takes a pragmatic, experiential perspective on the process of early development to reveal how children obtain a sense of self and an understanding of the world around them through social interactions. Emphasizing that each child finds a different path through this developmental process, she argues that those studying children must assume a process orientation to address how the mind-culture symbiosis occurs for normally developing children...She makes a cogent case for adopting a developmental-systems approach in which systems, conceptualized as undergoing continuous dynamic change, need to maintain a coherence across change, a continuity of the whole over time, and a flexibility in the face of strong individual differences. This allows one to view children not as little scientists working to understand domain-specific issues but as emerging members of communities of minds striving to make sense of the world around them and to share that meaning with others. --R. B. Stewart (Choice 20070901)Nelson's book is thought-provoking and likely to stimulate discussion. Although the focus of the book makes it most appropriate for researchers and graduate students in child development, it should also interest cognitive psychologists who are not experts in development. --Marie Balaban (PsychCritiques )Katherine Nelson's Young Minds in Social Worlds is an immensely rich, fascinating, and exciting book that describes development from infancy as the evolution of a ""private mind"" that is different from every other private mind and that gradually unfolds as the child enters the meaning-sharing of a ""community of minds"" through the first five years of life...This book evokes feelings of exuberance and vitality in the reader...Anyone interested in the unfolding of the developmental processes will appreciate her writing and the rich information that she provides. --Ira Glovinsky (Journal of Developmental Processes 20070901) Katherine Nelson is Distinguished Professor of Psychology Emerita at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.",books;child psychology;developmental psychology;education & reference;fitness & dieting;health;medical books;new;parenting;parenting & relationships;psychology;psychology & counseling;psychotherapy;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +155750069X,Battleships of the World Text: English (translation) Original Language: German,books;history;humanities;military;military science;military sciences;naval;new;professional & technical;science & math;ships;social sciences;technology;transportation;used & rental textbooks,15 +0814751210,"The Gender Line: Men, Women, and the Law (Critical America (New York University Hardcover)) ""In The Gender Line, Nancy Levit shows how our culture's norms of masculinity and femininity have harmed men as well as women; she offers a new feminist vision that seeks to reshape masculinity for the benefit of all human beings. Here is a book that argues persuasively that men need the insights of feminism as much as feminism needs alliances with men.""-Jack M. Balkin,Lafayette S. Foster Professor, Yale Law School""The Gender Line is a rare combinationboth a sober and sensible analysis of how the law constructs gender difference and inequality, and a passionate voice for gender equality and justice. Nancy Levit strikes just the right tone: empowering to women and empathetic to men. I can't wait to use it in class!""-Michael Kimmel,Professor of Sociology, SUNY/Stony Brook, author of Manhood in America""Drawing on a variety of disciplines, Levit contends that both society generally and some feminists in particular have exaggerated the evidence of difference between males and females and have overlooked the far more prevalent similarities. . . . A readable, thoughtful, and controversial volume."" -Choice,""Interesting and important. . . . It should be compulsory reading in preparation for law study to stimulate and inspire individuals aspiring to learn to construct a society more egalitarian than we now know."" -Judge Norma L. Shapiro,Jurist""The Gender Line marks feminism's coming of age. Levit tackles the issue of gender not just as it affects women, but as it constrains everyone. Her book brings new insight into the meaning of masculinity and femininity and their role in society."" -June Carbone,Santa Clara Law School Nancy Levit is the Curators' and Edward D. Ellison Professor of Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.",books;feminist theory;gender & the law;gender studies;law;legal theory & systems;new;philosophy;politics & social sciences;self-help;sex;social sciences;specific demographics;used & rental textbooks;women's studies,15 +0415157021,"Developing Organisational Consultancy 'The book comes from a particular approach which is characterised by the work of the Tavistock Institute in socio-technical systems and psychodynamics. For readers who are in tune with this approach this book will be essential; for others it will provide valuable learning concepts and case illustrations.' - David Coghlan, University of Dublin --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Jean E. Neumann is Core Faculty of the Advanced Organizational Consultation Programme at the Tavistock Institute. Kamil Kellner is Senior Lecturer at South Bank University Business School. Andraea Dawson-Shepherd is Director of Hedron Consulting, Ltd, all in London.",books;business & investing;education & reference;fitness & dieting;general;health;management & leadership;medical books;mental health;new;psychology;psychology & counseling;reference;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521801087,"The Derveni Papyrus: Cosmology, Theology and Interpretation ""With valuable indexes and bibliography, Betegh's study is the definitive account of DP currently available. Essential."" -Choice""Betegh has made a major contribution to understanding both the thought of the Derveni author and the Orphic poem which [the Derveni author] interprets; his reconstruction of the Orphic theogony and of the author's physical system should command wide assent."" -Richard Janko, University of Michigan, Bryn Mawr Classical Review""The author, his editor, Cambridge University Press, and all involved in the production of this book are to be commended."" -Thomas M. Banchich, Canisius College, Buffalo, New York, The Classical Review This is the first comprehensive study of the Derveni Papyrus. The papyrus, found in 1962 near Thessaloniki among the remains of a funeral pyre, is one of the earliest surviving Greek papyri. It is a document of primary importance for a better understanding of the religious and philosophical developments of the time of Socrates. Here, Gbor Betegh offers the first systematic reconstruction and analysis of the papyrus and discusses its place in the intellectual milieu of the age. The book will appeal strongly to classicists, philosophers and historians of religion. Gbor Betegh is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the Central European University, Budapest.",ancient;archaeology;books;classics;education & reference;history;humanities;language & grammar;literature;literature & fiction;new;politics & social sciences;religious studies;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +0819563978,"The 'Hood Comes First: Race, Space, and Place in Rap and Hip-Hop (Music Culture) ""The 'Hood Comes First is a tour de force. It is the most valuable addition to the literature on hip hop to come along in recent years."" (Reebee Garofalo, author of Rockin' Out: Popular Music in the USA ) 6 x 9 trim.",african-american studies;anthropology;arts & photography;books;cultural;history & criticism;music;musical genres;politics & social sciences;popular culture;rap;social sciences;sociology;specific demographics;urban,15 +0312293291,"This Is America?: The Sixties in Lawrence, Kansas In his first book, Monhollon (history, Hood Coll.) examines Lawrence, KS, during the 1960s. Being the home of the University of Kansas guaranteed that Lawrence would see the same type of student activism that other universities experienced during the decade. However, the population of Lawrence itself was socially and politically conservative. Townsfolk supported the Vietnam War and were unsympathetic to the Civil Rights, antiwar, and feminist movements. Confrontations between student activists and the local authorities grew during the late 1960s, climaxing in July 1970 when police shot two men. These deaths led to weeks of shootings and arson, which forced the governor to send in the National Guard to patrol the city. Monhollon uses interviews, newspaper articles, and other archival sources to present this story. Richly detailed and well written, his book gives an excellent account of how a Midwestern town was affected by a troubled period of American history. For all libraries. Stephen L. Hupp, West Virginia Univ. Lib., ParkersburgCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. ""...illuminate[s] in important ways a major part of recent US history.""--K. Blaser, Choice""Rusty Monhollon provides a useful corrective to the by-now traditional Berkeley/Upper West Side of New York-centric narratives of the 1960s. Dissent and discord shook middle America in those years, just as they did the better known centers of student activism and racial militancy on the two coasts. But its not just the regional angle that makes this book so interesting. In this dark-hued account we encounter a wide range of fallible human beings, political actors on the left and the right, whites and blacks, young and old."" --Maurice Isserman, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of History, Hamilton College, and co-author of America Divided: The Civil War of the 1960s Rusty L. Monhollon is assistant professor of history at Hood College.",20th century;21st century;americas;books;history;humanities;military;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;state & local;united states;used & rental textbooks;vietnam war;women in history;world,15 +0801860229,"The Americanization of the Holocaust Hilene Flanzbaum accepts with a refreshing lack of dogma the notion that 'the imprint of a multicultural but predominantly Gentile America' will inevitably flattenbut also broadenAmerican Holocaust consciousness. (Salon )Delineates very well how much the perception of Holocaust survivors (and their descendants) and of Holocaust literature (in the broadest sense) have changed over the last forty years. (Marion Spies Religion and the Arts ) Hilene Flanzbaum is an associate professor of English at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and an editor of Jewish-American Literature: A Norton Anthology.",books;criticism & theory;history;history & criticism;history of religion;holocaust;jewish;judaism;literature & fiction;movements & periods;politics & social sciences;religion & spirituality;religious;social sciences;world,15 +007069639X,"Manual of Applied Field Hydrogeology Practicing field hydrogeology is challenging, but you'll be leagues ahead with the hands-on answers in this book. The Manual of Applied Field Hydrogeology covers actual procedures and real-world decisions not explained in textbooks. 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He has taught several professional development courses in hydrogeology, and has held several jobs as a field hydrogeologist and hydrogeology consultant since 1984.",books;chemical;chemical engineering;civil;civil engineering;earth sciences;engineering;environmental engineering;geology;mechanical;new;professional & technical;science & math;science & mathematics;used & rental textbooks,15 +B000OI0VVG,The Secret History of the Mongols: The Life and Times of Chinggis Khan (Institute of East Asian studies) 'An outstanding achievement.' - A. Hrelbaatar Inner Asia,asia;books;education & reference;ethnic studies;historical study & educational resources;history;kindle ebooks;kindle store;medieval;politics & social sciences;reference;social sciences;special groups;specific demographics;world,15 +1561719765,"The Art of The Shmooze Bret Saxon and Steve Stein have earned an international reputation as the world's foremost Shmoozers. They have been frequent guests on 100's of radio and TV talk shows around the globe. Additionally, Bret and Steve have consulted on a variety of projects within the entertainment industry and are active in special marketing programs in the cigar industry. Bret Saxon resides with his wife and two children in Southern California, In his spare time (when he is not Shmoozing) he studies law at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Steve Stein writes and lectures on sales, marketing and management. He resides with his wife and two children in Southern California. Brat Saxon and Steve Stein also are the authors of ""How to Meet & Hang With the Stars"".",books;business & investing;business & professional;business life;etiquette;humor;humor & entertainment;leadership;management & leadership;marketing & sales;motivational;public relations;self-help;self-help & psychology;success,15 +0520230787,"Sweet Bamboo: A Memoir of a Chinese American Family ""A fascinating and invaluable historical document....It] will provide insight into the lifesyles of earlier Chinese American immigrant families [and] sheds light on the Americanization process."" - Russell Leong, editor of Amerasia Journal"" ""This book is a wonderful source for people who are interested in Chinese American history, Los Angeles Chinatown, women rising up through the ranks of a newspaper organization during an era when few women worked in journalism, and family memoirs in general.""Lisa See, author of On Gold Mountain""A fascinating and invaluable historical document. . . . [It] will provide insight into the lifesyles of earlier Chinese American immigrant families [and] sheds light on the Americanization process.""Russell Leong, editor of Amerasia Journal ""A fascinating and invaluable historical document. . . . [It] will provide insight into the lifesyles of earlier Chinese American immigrant families [and] sheds light on the Americanization process.""-Russell Leong, editor of Amerasia Journal Louise Leung Larson (1905-1988) became the first Asian American reporter for a major American newspaper, the Los Angeles Record, in 1926 at the age of 21. She later wrote for the Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine, Los Angeles Daily News, San Francisco News, Chicago Daily Times, and Santa Monica Evening Outlook.",20th century;americas;anthropology;biographies & memoirs;books;chinese;cultural;ethnic & national;history;memoirs;modern (16th-21st centuries);politics & social sciences;social sciences;state & local;united states,15 +0761903461,"Feminist Rhetorical Theories (Feminist Perspectives on Communication) Karen Foss (Ph.D., University of Iowa) is Regents Professor and until recently was Chair of the Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of New Mexico and has joined Stephen Littlejohn as a co-author on his bestselling textbook,Theories of Human Communication, 9th Edition. She has been at the University of New Mexico since 1993 and in that time served not only as a departmental chair but also as Director of Graduate Studies for the department and as Director of Womens Studies. In 2005, she received the Gender Scholar of the Year award from the Southern States Communication Association and was named Presidential Teaching Fellow for 2004-2006. Her research interests include contemporary rhetoric and criticism, social movements and social change, and feminist perspectives on communication. In addition to her work on Theories of Human Communication, she has co-authored Women Speak: The Eloquence of Womens Lives, Inviting Transformation: Presentational Speaking for a Changing World, Contemporary Perspectives on Rhetoric, Feminist Rhetorical Theory (SAGE 1999) and Readings in Feminist Rhetorical Theory (SAGE 2004). Dr. Foss regularly teaches feminist rhetorical theory; rhetorical criticism; rhetorical theory; women, agency, and change; and public speaking.",books;communication;communication & journalism;communications;education & reference;feminist theory;gender studies;language & grammar;new;politics & social sciences;rhetoric;social sciences;used & rental textbooks;women's studies;words,15 +0199240191,"Facing the Ocean: The Atlantic and Its Peoples 8000 BC-AD 1500 ""An eagle-eye view of unique clarity from an impassioned observer with a discerning mind.... It delivers history from a fresh perspective, encompassing a region rarely glimpsed as a whole.""--The Economist""Lavishly illustrated...a beautiful book...Cunliffe is to be complimented because he has stepped beyond the yearning for Celtic myths to use contemporary archaeology to tell a great story of human endeavour.""--Richard Hodges, History Today Barry Cunliffe is Professor of European Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, Oxford University. He is the author of numerous books on prehistory, including The Ancient Celts and The Oxford Illustrated Prehistory of Europe.",anthropology;archaeology;books;europe;geography;germany;history;human geography;humanities;new;politics & social sciences;social sciences;used & rental textbooks;western;world,15 +0471809403,"The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology Comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all stages of the packaging process, from raw materials through distribution. Written by 225 experts in academia and industry, this compendium incorporates 188 topics ranging from acrylics to the zero-crush concept. Contains multiple articles on all major topics, such as bags, boxes, cans, cartons, plastics, testing, and others. Includes many landmark articles, including blow molding, corrugated boxes, fabricated cans, steel cans, the economics of packaging, and glass container design and manufacturing. Numerous bibliographies accompany the articles, and more than 200 tables and nearly 600 figures supplement the material. Editorial Board Members of the Advisory Board Mr. Bernard P. Braun, Package Works, Inc., Wilton, CT Dr. Aaron L. Brody Vice President, Strategic Services, Schotland Business Research, Princeton, NJ Mr. Edmund A. Leonard, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Mr. Alfred H. McKinlay, Consultant in Packaging and Handling, Pattersonville, NY Dr. Chester J. Mackson, Director Emeritus, School of Packaging, Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Mr. Frank A. Paine, Consultant in Packaging Technology and Management, Surrey, UK Mr. Stanley Sacharow, Executive Director, The Packaging Group Inc., Milltown, NJ Managing Editor Dr David Eckroth, John Wiley Sons, Inc. The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology contains important information about every aspect of the packaging industrycovering:Materials: polymers and films, papers, and foilsConversion Processes and Products: glass manufacture, plastics and processing methods, tin-mill products, heat sealing, laminating, multilayer flexible packaging, can fabricationPackages and Supplies: corrugated boxes, sealing tapesPackaging Machinery and Equipment: fillers, cappers, conveyorsDesign: cushion systems, bottlesPlus articles on regulations, standards, environmental concerns, recycling, economics, education, trademarks, patents, and much more. About the editor Marilyn Bakker has been monitoring plastics and packaging developments for ten years. As president of Technology Forecast since 1983, she has been deeply involved in packaging markets and technologies, with special emphasis on intermaterials competition among plastics, metal, and glass. Two major multiclient studies have been completed as part of the Current Issues in Packaging series. Earlier, she was director of Plastics Research at BCC, Inc., Stamford, CT, and affiliated with Sabre Associates, Inc., Norwalk, CT Author of Engineering Plastics, Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 3rd Edition. Editor of Netherlands-American Trade, based in the United States and Holland. Education: BA, Bacteriology Indiana University, MS, Western Connecticut State College. Memberships: American Chemical Society. Society of Plastics Engineers. Society of the Plastics Industry. Chemical Marketing Research Association. Tappi. RD Associates. Packaging Institute. Food Institute.",books;business;business & investing;computers & technology;dictionaries & thesauruses;education & reference;encyclopedias;engineering;graphic design;industrial;manufacturing & operational systems;new;printing;professional & technical;used & rental textbooks,15 +0071356754,"Boiler Operations Questions and Answers, 2nd Edition The essential reference On the Job, On the Exam Boiler Operations Questions and Answers Second Edition Want to specify, operate, or troubleshoot a boiler system--fast? Whether youre an operator, inspector, maintenance engineer, or technician, this guide's your direct route to the answers you need in day-to-day boiler and pressure vessel operations. Chances are, any question that's likely to come up--whether it's on processes, equipment, safety, water treatment, steam generation, fuels, maintenance, inspection, repair, or some other issue--is answered in these pages. And this book's more than 3000 questions and answers closely parallel those you'll encounter on ASME's Boiler Operator's Exam, making Boiler Operations Questions and Answers a perfect study tool that helps you make the grade. With this unique guide, you can: *Solve mathematical problems step by step with 150 worked examples *Update your Boiler Code expertise with a guide that includes all the latest changes *Learn, remember, and apply the material more easily with 400+ illustrations *Turn to reference sections and tables for quick access to data, definitions, and formulas *Discover expert answers on all boiler and pressure vessel issues, from combustion through corrosion and nuclear generation Accessories Air Heaters Analytic Procedures Ash Handling Auxiliaries Calculations Chemical Treatments Circulation Combustion Condensers Contamination Corrosion Cycles Demineralization Deposits Draft Dust Collection Economizers Energy from Waste Evaporators Feedwater Treatment Generators Heat Transfer Heating Surfaces High-Pressure Hydraulic Systems Inspection Maintenance Materials Mountings Nuclear Generation Pollution Control Scaling Sludge Specific Heats Specifications Superheaters Temperature Control Turbines Water Treatment Pathasarthy Chattopadhyay, P.E., is a process engineer with HFC (Haldia Division) in Haldia, India. He resides in West Bengal, India.",aerospace;books;civil;education & reference;energy;engineering;graduate & professional;mechanical;mechanical engineering;new;professional;professional & technical;test prep & study guides;test preparation;used & rental textbooks,15 +B000FO50L0,"Digital Watermarking: Principles & Practice (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Multimedia Information and Systems) ""his book is an immensely valuable contribution. The treatment of error rates, fidelity, quality and related issues is outstanding, being not just rooted in communications theory but also grounded in extensive experiments. Examples drawn from real systems are used to illustrate and motivate, while the inclusion of source code may enable future researchers in this field to start from a common place, and a higher level, than now. I expect that this book will become the standard reference work in the field.""Ross Anderson, Professor, Cambridge University""he authors provide a comprehensive overview of digital watermarking, rife with detailed examples and grounded within strong theoretical framework. Digital Watermarking will serve as a valuable introduction as well as a useful reference for those engaged in the field.""Walter Bender, Director, M.I.T. Media Lab Digital watermarking is a key ingredient to copyright protection. It provides a solution to illegal copying of digital material and has many other useful applications such as broadcast monitoring and the recording of electronic transactions. Now, for the first time, there is a book that focuses exclusively on this exciting technology. Digital Watermarking covers the crucial research findings in the field: it explains the principles underlying digital watermarking technologies, describes the requirements that have given rise to them, and discusses the diverse ends to which these technologies are being applied. As a result, additional groundwork is laid for future developments in this field, helping the reader understand and anticipate new approaches and applications. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",books;business & management;computer science;computers & technology;encryption;graphics & multimedia;network security;networking;new;privacy;programming;security & encryption;used & rental textbooks;web design;web development & design,15 +0252028716,"Speaking in Queer Tongues: GLOBALIZATION AND GAY LANGUAGE ""This cohesive collection is a major, timely, and welcome contribution to a changing field. It engages a series of criss-crossing topics not previously studied in this fashion, and certainly not on this scale."" --- Roger N. Lancaster, author of The Trouble with Nature: Sex in Science and Popular Culture and coeditor of The Gender/Sexuality Reader",anthropology;books;education & reference;gay & lesbian;gay & lesbian studies;gender studies;language & grammar;linguistics;new;nonfiction;politics & social sciences;social sciences;specific demographics;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +0789014661,"Smart But Stuck: Emotional Aspects of Learning Disabilities and Imprisoned Intelligence, Revised Edition A revelation of what it's like to be a child with an undiagnosed learning disability (ULD). . . . Reading her book was like being inside my son's head, knowing his painful perception of the world. She described his learning disability so well. . . . In describing how to successfully move from the shame to resilience, Myrna has a wonderful capacity to explain complex emotions in bite-sized pieces so we can really understand how our emotions can work to enhance our humanity and success. . . . Tells us how innate qualities and values we learned as a child can work for us in practical and unexpected ways. . . . Helps lessen the fear of seeking help, and shows how even a parent can empower a child to be gentle with himself or herself and be successful -- Susan K. Lane, Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism; Immediate Past President, Mental Health Association of the North Shore, Evanston, Illinois; parent of children with ADD, LD, ADHDAccurately, passionately, and poignantly provides adults with the opportunity to describe in their own voice the profound, pervasive, life-long impact of learning disabilities on their emotional adjustment, self-esteem, relationships, and every day behavior. Her focus is mainly on adults whose learning disabilities were identified or addressed late in life, but her insights pertain to ALL adults with learning disabilities. One of the major contributions of this book is that Dr. Orenstein takes a proactive approach to helping adults with LD build resiliency through self-understanding and self-nurturance. She describes clearly and pragmatically how adults with learning disabilities can use self psychology and assistance from others in the mental health field to help them overcome the emotional impact of learning disabilities and to achieve their highest potential -- Susan A. Vogel, PhD; Distinguished Research Professor Emerita; Director, Enhancing Success Institute, Northern Illinois University; author, College students with learning disabilities 8th EditionOutlines significant and convincing connections between psychology and neuroscience as factors in the understanding of resilience. . . . Most importantly, this lively and informative book is of interest well beyond the world of ULD. For any professional or lay person who has struggled to move beyond seemingly stubborn limitations, Orenstein's ideas about the interface of creativity and resilience will be a breath of fresh air -- Constance Goldberg, MS, Faculty, Institute for Clinical Social Work, Chicago Perceptively and sensitively describes the feelings engendered by learning challenges in adults with undiagnosed learning disabilities (ULD) and the ways that those feelings imprison intelligence. Liberally illustrated by excerpts of interviews with people who have ULDs, she outlines in clear language the stages that they pass through as they discover the true cause of their learning difficulties and the dynamics that foster the resilience that leads to successful management of learning difficulties. The second part of the book contains the historic, theoretical, and pragmatic information that can guide professionals who intervene therapeutically. Smart But Stuck is important reading for anyone with learning disabilities and the professionals who work with them -- Nan Freund, MEd, BCET, FAET, Board Certified Educational Therapist, past president of the Association of Educational Therapists --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",books;clinical psychology;disabilities;fitness & dieting;health;medical books;mental health;mental illness;new;parenting & relationships;psychology;psychology & counseling;social sciences;special needs;used & rental textbooks,15 +0312239947,The Circassians: A Handbook (Peoples of the Caucasus Handbooks) This exceptionally comprehensive handbook maintains throughout the highest scholarly rigor...a fundamental reference... Choice Amjad Jaimoukha is Senior Researcher at the Royal Scientific Society in Jordan.,books;europe;european;history;humanities;international & world politics;international relations;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;russia;russian & former soviet union;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0140432515,"The Book of Margery Kempe (Penguin Classics) Text: English (translation) Barry Windeatt is a professor of English at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. He translated The Book of Margery Kempe for Penguin Classics. Barry Windeatt is a professor of English at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. He translated The Book of Margery Kempe for Penguin Classics.",biographies & memoirs;books;christian books & bibles;education & reference;england;europe;foreign language study & reference;historical;history;leaders & notable people;literature & fiction;religious;specific groups;theology;women,15 +0684852330,"Out of the Noosphere: Adventure, Sports, Travel, and the Environment: The Best of Outside Magazine Outside 's wide-open definition of its subject leaves great opportunity for diversity of material and expression. Sometimes this anthology succeeds in exploiting that opportunity, and sometimes it fails. Women are generally absent from these articles, and only two of the 40 pieces are even authored by women. The volume's subjects--people, home, nature and travel--are defined so broadly that David Roberts's heartwrenching story about losing friends in rock-climbing accidents is followed by Bob Shacochis's self-deprecating account of climbing Mount Ararat with the lungs of a smoker. Some of these highly personal tales manage to be both sensitive and funny, such as the story of Peter Nelson, who, revisiting the Boy Scout camp of his youth, wonders whether MTV has ""sounded Nature's death knell"" then learns soon after that his scoutmaster has died of a heart attack at 47. Others rely heavily on ironic understatement, like Bill Vaughn, who ""sails"" on the railroad tracks of Montana and whose reaction to an oncoming freight train is ""Bummer."" Although some of these are one-joke articles that go on too long, most will broaden an armchair traveler's horizons. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Edward Abbey, staunch defender of the Southwest's desert wilderness and a contributor to Outside for several years, wrote The Monkey Wrench Gang, Desert Solitaire, Fire On The Mountain, Abbey's Road, and The Fool's Progress, among other books and novels. Hayduke Lives!, a sequel to The Monkey Wrench Gang, was published posthumously in 1990. COWGIRLS ALL THE WAYWe want you to remember that the contestants here don't care much for the pajama parties or cosmetics lectures. These beauty queens are special.E. JEAN CARROLL 1 There is a horse auction establishment on South MacArthur in Oklahoma City. It is a big white building with a dirt arena inside. Actually, there are two arenas, a large one where the horses are exercised and a smaller one that has a stage with seats around it. I mention this place because it was there that the 50 Miss Rodeo America contestants made their first public appearance. They ate the barbecue in the large arena, and then were introduced by state in the small arena with the seats. In the large arena there was an open bar, but the contestants were not allowed to drink.""They should let us,"" said Miss Rodeo Pennsylvania, ""to see who gets crocked and who doesn't."" Then Miss Rodeo Utah introduced herself.She had on a baby-blue western suit with white leather piping down both pant legs. Her jacket had four white arrows on the back, pointing at her bottom. She had on baby-blue boots, a white ruffled blouse, and a baby-blue cowboy hat. She wore Merle Norman's Boston Blue eyeshadow, and two hearts held her rodeo sash. She clasped her Miss Rodeo Utah purse in her baby-blue gloves.""You look like you've won a lot of beauty contests,"" I said. ""Have you ever entered one?""""No,"" she said, ""I'm a cowgirl all the way!""In 1975 Miss Rodeo Colorado was bucked off in the grand entry of the Miss Rodeo America Contest and was rushed from the arena to the hospital with fractured vertebrae. In 1976 a horse fell on Miss Rodeo Arizona and broke her back. In 1978 Miss Rodeo Kansas, who later became Miss Rodeo America, pivoted her horse to avoid hitting a contestant who had just run over a spectator in the arena. She caught her foot in the gate, was jerked off backwards, and broke her arm. It's a rugged kind of competition -- no cakewalk.Before leaving the horse auction building, a man came up to me and said he was from Springdale, Arkansas, ""the chicken-pluckin' capital of the world."" Said he was ""with the chamber of commerce there"" and was on the Miss Rodeo Board. Then he said, ""I'm not a cowboy, but I believe in this crap.""I want to pass along these notes so you'll know what he meant by that. A lot of people are dubious about these contests. The banner on the bosom, the high-heeled hobble, the ramble down the runway. But in a very particular way, this pageant can tell you something special about these women and the way they grew up, about what someone taught them once, about a certain way of life. I mean there are things here that can cloud the issue, and it can all make for a clash in styles. But you should remember that these rodeo queens have roared into the arenas of Ranger, Texas; Ringling, Oklahoma; Roundup, Montana; and Rifle, Colorado, on the foulest, greenest, dumbest, and rankest of horses, shot their salutes to the crowd, and raced out to standing ovations. I want you to remember that Miss Rodeo America 1980 laid a leg over 200 head of weirdo horses and ran the rail in 300 rodeo performances. ""Ah, the arena is a little wet, ma'am,"" they told her in Oregon. ""The rain has made it a little slick. And that horse there don't like to see his reflection in no mud puddle. Makes him hoppy.""""Hand me the reins,"" said Miss Rodeo America, and half a minute later she exploded out of the gate in a gallop, her crown sparkling in the spotlights, her hips flaring over the saddle, her horse snorting and sliding, her salutes popping like cherry bombs.I want you to remember that Miss Arkansas is a bull-riding champion and that Miss Wyoming was raised on a 5,000-acre ranch and rounds up cattle; she ropes, wrestles, brands, implants, and inoculates the calves, and runs the buck rigs, hay rigs, tractors, and stackers. I want you to remember that the queens in this contest have won barrel-racing championships, pole-bending championships, team-roping championships, and all-round cowgirl championships. I want you to recall that these queens raise, ride, race, rack, rope, rein, run, rub, breed, and sleep horses. I want you to remember that when Miss Utah was still in a baby-blue bib she took her afternoon nap in the barn on the back of a palomino. ""Wasn't your mother terrified you'd fall off and get trampled to death?"" I asked her.""Well, of course, she'd put a saddle on him first,"" said Miss Utah, mortified that anyone would speak ill of her mother.I want you to remember all these things because I am about to introduce you to Dorothy Alexander, the pageant coordinator. 2 Dorothy Alexander came out of her room in a leopard-skin polyester negligee and said, ""You girls have so much pep, I want you to do this all week, OK?""The queens applauded. Dorothy had confessed to me earlier that she was once Miss University of Montana ""a thousand years ago.""The queens had changed from the three-piece suits they had worn all day to their nightgowns. They were seated on the floor in the hall in front of the elevators on the third floor of the Lincoln Plaza Hotel.""You're the best horsewomen in America,"" Dorothy said, ""and you've got a lot of pep!"" More applause.Dorothy had told me that the queens rode like ""real ladies"" but that she thought the personality competition was the most important. ""We can't have a dunce for Miss Rodeo America,"" said Dorothy. ""This is not a bawdy pageant!""The elevator doors opened a few minutes later, and a television crew got off to take pictures of the ""best horsewomen in America"" wearing their nighties. 3 A cowboy was once fined $200 by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association for making a pass at a queen.""Now listen,"" said Tom Poteet, general chairman of the pageant, ""tonight you girls are going to be with the cowboys a little while. I know I can count on you to be ladies. I know I don't have to worry about any problems, OK?"" The queens were then led into an empty room, where a buffet had been prepared for the cowboys, contestants in the National Finals Rodeo. The queens were asked to fill their plates and then were directed to four tables in the furthermost corner of the room. When the last queen was seated and had her lap covered with a paper napkin, the doors were thrown open and one hundred rodeo cowboys swaggered in.There was a pause. A hush fell. The lone figure of Hawkeye Henson, former world champion bronc rider, emerged from the clutch of men. He started across the room, his black silk shirt pulled tight across his chest, his neckerchief arranged with the point hanging down the front, his black hat cocked, his famous eagle feather at an upward angle, his spurs softly jingling on the tiles. As he neared the queens, Miss Kentucky looked him up and down and said, ""I wonder if this is the beginning of the end?"" 4 WORKING COWHORSE PATTERNRide the pattern as follows: Begin work to the right, First figure eight, Second figure eight; proceed to rail, Begin run, Sliding stop,Turn away from rail; begin second run, Sliding stop, Turn away from rail; make short run,Sliding stop, Back up,Quarter turn to right or left,Half turn to opposite direction,Half turn opposite.That is one of the horsemanship patterns printed in the Miss Rodeo America Official Rule Book. The book is a white paperback with 24 Xeroxed pages, and it begins with the question: ""What are we looking for in a Miss Rodeo America? Answer: An attractive, intelligent girl...a girl who has never been, is not now, or who will not become pregnant during her reign...a well-dressed girl who can ride a horse with showmanship and skill, and promote the great sport of rodeo."" In other words, a beautiful, big-breasted, barrel-racing, flag-waving, fashionable virgo intacta with an IQ somewhere above the persons who composed the Official Rule Book.The book provides a section on ""dress wear for horsemanship,"" supplies a list of equestrian skills the queens are scored on, and concludes with two pages of diagrams illustrating the Miss Rodeo America Horsemanship Patterns Numbers 1 and 2. There is one omission, however, one fact the Rule Book committee neglected to Xerox: The horses in the contest are green. The Miss Rodeo America Pageant is produced in the Cowgirl Capital of the World during National Finals Rodeo Week, when the finest stock in America is stabled in the city limits, and the queens get green horses. (They are supplied by local saddle and bridle clubs, riding schools, stock contractors, and ""interested individuals."") That is to say, the Official Rule Book tells a queen that she must wear a ""form-fitting western blouse or shirt with long sleeves, any color with yoke, and shirttail tucked in"" while she performs her figure eights, proceeds to the rail, begins her run, slides to a stop, turns from the rail, begins her second run, slides to a stop, turns from the rail, makes her short run, slides to a stop, and backs up; but it does not tell her that her horse might blow up.The Official Rule Book was composed by persons who yearn to merge Miss America with Dale Evans, who burn to combine ""The Star-Spangled Banner"" and the barnyard; the breast and the breast collar. What do these people care about green horses when what they are looking for is Phyllis George Evans, her hair flashing in the floodlights and her ass fastened on anything that nickers? Next to nothing. 5 7:30 A.M. TO 9:30 A.M. BREAKFAST. SPEECHES BY ONE-THIRD OF THE CONTESTANTS ON THEIR RESPECTIVE STATES.Miss Rodeo Hawaii walked to the front of the room, smiled -- she had a mouthful of spectacularly large, dazzlingly white, splendidly shaped teeth with beautiful crimson gums -- delivered the first paragraph o...",books;education & reference;essays;hiking & camping;instructional;miscellaneous;nature & ecology;nature writing;research & publishing guides;science & math;specialty travel;sports & outdoors;travel;travel with pets;writing,15 +0719014549,"The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge (Theory & History of Literature) Text: English, French (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",anthropology;books;criticism & theory;cultural;history & criticism;humanities;literary theory;literature;literature & fiction;movements & periods;new;politics & social sciences;postmodernism;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +1578066557,"Hurricane Camille: Monster Storm of the Gulf Coast ""Hearn brings readers a cinematic reconstruction of the devastating storm... he still has a reporter's eye for precise detail."" -- Bookpage.com, August, 2004, by Edward Morris""Hurricane Camille... reads like fine adventure fiction. That it is definitely non-fiction makes it all the more troubling and just downright good."" -- The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, December 19, 2004, by Danny McKenzie""In the last chapter--'The Next Camille'--Hearn points out that it is not a matter of if, but when the next killer hurricane will hit the Coast."" -- Mississippi Business Journal, August 2-8, 2004""What grips the reader by the throat are the oral histories, taken from survivors such as Paul Williams."" -- The Biloxi (Mississippi) Sun-Herald, July 25, 2004, by Jim Fraiser""With a little imagination, you'll feel as if you were actually present during that terrible night of death and destruction."" -- Nationally syndicated (King Features) columnist Charley Reese, July 14, 2005Hearn ""builds an intriguing narrative out of the voices of Camille suvvivors."" -- The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, August 5, 2004, by Bill MinorHearn ""has produced a thorough, yet compact, work on the attack by this natural disaster on Mississippi's valuable Gulf Coast."" -- dHearn's account ""packs a great deal of punch"" and features ""a narrative style that makes it difficult to put the book down."" -- Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, May 2006Nominated best nonfiction for 2004 -- Mississippi Institute of Arts and LettersWhile acknowledging broader policy concerns... Hearn focuses on the variety of human experiences during Camille and does that quite well. -- The Journal of Southern History, Vol. 71, No. 3, Aug. 2005 The history of Hurricane Camille is told here through the memories of those who survived the traumatic winds and tides. Their firsthand accounts, compiled a decade after the storm, and archived at the University of Southern Mississippi, form the core of this book. I am gratified the book has received a dozen positive, professional reviews in magazines, newspapers and other publications, including: Bookpage. n the voices of its survivors, the history of one of America's most devastating storms Phil Hearn spent 18 years as a working journalist in Mississippi and Alabama, including 12 years with United Press International. Subsequently, he spent many years as news director of the Public Relations department at the University of Southern Mississippi; and now works as a research writer in the University Relations office at Mississippi State University. He is a native of Laurel, Mississippi. At 6 o'clock, the big siren at the Pass Christian fire station screeched the storm's impending, relentless approach. (Police Chief Gerald) Peralta drove down to the beach seawall and watched the silhouette of a shrimp boat racing across the Gulf toward shore. ""That water was calm, just as calm as could be,"" he remembered. ""But right behind it, you could see the black coming in.""",20th century;americas;atmospheric sciences;books;disaster relief;earth sciences;history;modern (16th-21st centuries);nature & ecology;nature writing;politics & social sciences;science & math;social sciences;state & local;united states,15 +0072223855,"Oracle9i New Features Maximize the Potential of Oracle9i Get the most out of Oracle9i using the precise information presented in this convenient resource, officially authorized by Oracle Corporation. Inside, you'll find full details on all the new Oracle9i features, including database administration and management improvements, architecture changes, performance enhancements, security advancements, and high-availability innovations. Find out how to take full advantage of all the new and improved Oracle9i capabilities, including: Database administration improvements, such as managed datafiles and resumable space management Enhanced availability and recoverability features, including Oracle Flashback Query and Oracle9i Data Guard Parameter and view changes Oracle9i XML Development Kits (XDKs) and iFS Expanded high-availability functions, including Oracle9i Real Application Clusters Advanced security capabilities, such as Virtual Private Database (VPD) and encryption tools National Language Support (NLS) and globalization support enhancements New data warehousing and online analytical processing capabilities New SQL and PL/SQL features Robert G. Freeman is an Oracle Database 10g Oracle Certified Professional that has been working with Oracle databases for well over 15 years. He is a Principle Datababase Engineer for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Ut. He resides near Salt Lake with his wife, three of his five kids and cats, dogs and an airplane. Robert is the author or co-author of several Oracle Press titles including Oracle9i New Features, Oracle Database 10g New Features, Oracle9i RMAN Backup and Recovery and Portable DBA: Oracle.",books;certification;computer science;computers & technology;data warehousing;database management systems;database storage & design;databases;mathematics;new;oracle;relational databases;science & math;software;used & rental textbooks,15 +081431838X,"Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Great Lakes Books) From Aabec in Antrim County to Zutphen in Ottawa County, from Hell to Hooker, ""Michigan Place Names"" is a compendium of information on the origins of the state's geographical names. With alphabetically arranged thumb-nail sketches, Walter Romig introduces readers to a host of colorful personalities and episodes which have achieved notoriety, though sometimes shortlived, by devising or lending their names to the state's settlements. Romig spent more than ten years researching and documenting the entries to which he added an extensive bibliography of sources and an index of the personal names used in the text. For the curious, the librarian, the genealogist, or the historian, his book is an indispensable resource. ""Michigan Place Names"" is another ""Michigan classic"" reissued as a Great Lakes Book. WAUKAZOOVILLE, Leelanau County: it was founded by Rev. George N. Smith in 1849; James McLaughlin and his son-in-law, William H. Case, built the first house in 1849; they had been sent here as missionaries by the Waukazoo band of Ottawas at Old Wing; the settlement was annexed by Northport in 1852.",americas;biographies & memoirs;books;education & reference;general;history;human geography;midwest;politics & social sciences;reference;regional u.s.;social sciences;state & local;travel;united states,15 +191973449X,"New York: A Tribute to the City and Its People (Booklets) Acclaimed photographer and writer, Gerald Hoberman has traveled the world creating a unique body of work that embraces wildlife, people, places and aerial photography. His work has appeared in ""Time-Life"" ""Kodak International Photography"" ""Connoisseur"" and ""The New York Times"" and he has undertaken exclusive commissions for clients such as the Historic Royal Palaces in London. Marc Hoberman has mastered the art of photography on expeditions with his father, Gerald Hoberman, to the Amazon, Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, and southern Africa. With his father he has collaborated on ""New York"" ""England"" ""Namibia."" He is also the photographer and writer of ""Teddy Bears.""",20th century;americas;arts & photography;books;criticism & essays;history;photography;politics & government;politics & social sciences;specific topics;state & local;terrorism;travel;united states;world,15 +0809105586,"Moses: A Memoir Cohen's Moses has a lawyer's analytical mind and a way of posing difficult questions. Striking for its ecumenism. -- Featured article in the New York Times, July 12, 2003. Joel Cohen, a former federal prosecutor, practices law in New York City. He writes on different views of criminal defense and legal ethics, which he teaches at Brooklyn Law School. Married, he is an avid reader of history, biography, and religion.",biographies & memoirs;books;christian books & bibles;fiction;hebrew bible (old testament);judaism;leaders & notable people;literature & fiction;meditations;reference;religion & spirituality;religious;sacred writings;theology;worship & devotion,15 +0520226933,"The Beginnings of Jewishness: Boundaries, Varieties, Uncertainties (Hellenistic Culture and Society) ""I cannot begin to do justice to the nuances and wealth of information that these articles offer. Cohen possesses an enviable gift of being provocative and challenging... He opens the door to the rewarding realm of the internal life of one community. And as unrepresentative as this community may, at first, appear, no scholar interested in issues of identity, self-definition, core and periphery, community and law, family, class and gender in antiquity can afford to give Cohen a miss."" - Hagith Sivan, Bryn Mawr Classical Review ""One of the greatest strengths of Cohen's erudite book is that he is willing to acknowledge that many parts of his argument are open to challenge. While some might be overwhelmed by the sheer volume, this reviewer thinks he has done a great service in collecting an immense amount of relevant data, allowing readers to weigh the evidence for themselves and draw their own conclusions... Cohen's book is the most comprehensive study to date on the question of Jewish identity in antiquity."" - J. S. Kaminsky, Choice ""Cohen himself exemplifies the scrupulous precision which he shows to be necessary to his subject... An outstanding work of scholarship."" - M. J. Edwards, Classical Review"" Shaye J. D. Cohen is Ungerleider Professor of Judaic Studies and Professor of Religious Studies at Brown University. His earlier books include Josephus in Galilee and Rome: His Vita and Development as a Historian (1979) and From the Maccabees to the Mishnah: A Profile of Judaism (1987).",ancient;archaeology;books;history;history of religion;humanities;judaism;new;politics & social sciences;religion & spirituality;religious;religious studies;social sciences;used & rental textbooks;world,15 +0201545411,"Programming Abstractions in C: A Second Course in Computer Science Written by a master teacher and author of the highly acclaimed The Art and Science of C, this new book helps students master the fundamentals of data structures while encouraging them to develop strong software engineering skills. By emphasizing modern programming concepts such as interfaces, abstraction, and encapsulation, the text provides an ideal foundation for further study of programming. With his clear explanations and engaging writing style, Professor Roberts leads students through the CS2 curriculum in a way that captures and holds their interest throughout. Highlights This book introduces several library packages to simplify the programming process, making it possible for students to concentrate on high-level conceptual issues without being distracted by the complexities of C. It contains an extensive discussion of recursion, including a large number of sample programs and exercises that range in difficulty from simple recursive functions to the minimax strategy for analyzing two-player games. It emphasizes the practical skills necessary to write solid, reusable code. 0201545411B04062001 Eric S. Roberts is a Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and the department's Associate Chair for Educational Affairs. He is also the Charles Simonyi Professor for Innovation in Teaching. After receiving his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University in 1980, Dr. Roberts founded and chaired the computer science department at Wellesley College. He then worked for five years as a researcher for Digital Equipment Corporation's Systems Research Center in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Roberts is also the author of The Art and Science of C, published by Addison-Wesley in 1995. 0201545411AB04062001",books;c & c++ windows programming;computer science;computers & technology;development;education & reference;languages & tools;mathematics;microsoft;new;programming;programming languages;science & math;software;used & rental textbooks,15 +0198773579,"Understanding the Market Economy ""Easy to read, each part has some delightful pace-setting opening statements, concise lectures on basic concepts with added supplementary explanatory examples....Separate chapters or smaller sections give much needed comparative discussions on the centrally planned economies, contrasting them with consumer-oriented systems....The work is recommended for all those who are or should be interested in relating current policy debates to principles of market economics.""--Journal of Baltic Studies (NOTE: quote taken from draft of review, do not use until review is printed--most likely in late 1993) Arne Jon Isachsen, Professor in International Economics, Norwegian School of Management. Carl B. Hamilton, Professor of Economics, Institute for International Economic Studies, University of Stockholm. Thorvaldur Gylfason, Professor of Economics, University of Reykjavik.",accounting & finance;arts & photography;biological sciences;books;botany;business & investing;economics;free enterprise;international;music;musical genres;popular;popular economics;professional & technical;science & math,15 +0195165012,"The Biology of Human Survival: Life and Death in Extreme Environments ""Piantadosi's book is a superb primer in the field and deserves a very wide readership."" --Physiology News Claude A. Piantadosi is at Duke University.",basic sciences;biological sciences;biology;biology & life sciences;books;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;microbiology;new;pathophysiology;physiology;science & math;science & mathematics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0520062426,"The Power of the Center : A Study of Composition in the Visual Arts : The New Version Rudolf Arnheim is Professor Emeritus of the Psychology of Art at Harvard University. For many years he was a member of the Psychology Faculty at Sarah Lawrence College, and he spent his last ten academic years at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he now lives.",art history;arts & photography;books;criticism;education & reference;history;history & criticism;humanities;ideologies & doctrines;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;study & teaching;used & rental textbooks,15 +0807062189,"Fathering Daughters: Reflections by Men Literally hundreds of books cast light on the mother-daughter bond, but the relationship between a girl and her other parent remains stubbornly hidden in shadow. The strikingly lucent essays in Fathering Daughters do their best to repair that imbalance. There's Rodger Kamentz, who prefers speaking English straight up rather than babbling baby talk at his infant Anya--""Why offer her ears a blurry target?""--and Rick Bass, who worries about tweaking his daughters' political consciousness too hard. You want your daughters to loathe injustice, he says, but do you want them to burn as erratically and out-of-control as you do--with that much bitterness? Psychiatrist Samuel Shem observes American gender differences with some alarm as his 3-year-old daughter anxiously considers what to wear before a play date where the boy will snub her attempts to connect. Darker tales surface from Gary Soto, drowning in depression, and William Petersen, on a vacation with a daughter dying of leukemia. A few essays are irritatingly narcissistic, but the best showcase some tremendous writers capturing murmurs that swell to a roar as they echo back from our own lives. --Francesca Coltrera Lily, Annie, Katie Chun, Anya, Mary Katherine, Lowry, Madison, Linnet, Ruth, Aviva, Francesca, Andrea, Mariko, RachelAthese are among the daughters whose stories their fathers chronicle here. All the pieces commissioned for this book by Henry, founding editor of Ploughshares, and McPherson (Crabcakes) are literate and absorbing; several have appeared elsewhere. In the most wrenching selection, Mark Pendergrast, author of For God, Country and Coca-Cola, relates the estrangement of his two daughters, who broke off contact with him after supposedly retrieving ""memories"" of his sexual abuse. In one of the most enlightening accounts, Samuel Shem, a psychiatrist, who with his wife traveled to China to adopt their daughter, details the gender differentiation to which boys and girls in all cultures are subject from the earliest age. Fred Viebahn (The Stain) talks about raising a biracial child with his wife, the poet Rita Dove. And in the most poignant account, William Petersen, a fishmonger and writer, relates a trip to Mexico with his daughter, who is gravely weakened by leukemia. This is a collection for those interested in bedrock human relations. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. Fathers, long considered to be less involved with their children than mothers and prone to disinterest and even abandonment, are the subject of this collection of essays. The book focuses on the concern fathers feel for their daughters and includes the overwhelming sense of responsibility that accompanies fatherhood. The collection, which begins with a piece about birth and ends with one about an anticipated death, comments on the various stages of a daughter's life. Especially moving is Mark Pendergrast's account of his dismay and horror when both his grown daughters became involved in the recovered memory movement and accused him of abuse. The outstanding feature of this collection lies in the deep commitment to fatherhood that the writers express. It is refreshing, in this age of competition and hostility between the sexes, to witness such respect and admiration from men toward their wives, ex-wives, and daughters. Highly recommended for all public libraries.?Nancy R. Ives, SUNY at GeneseoCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. These essays by writers including Rick Bass, Alan Cheuse, Nicholas Delbanco, Mark Pendergrast, and editors McPherson (Crabcakes, 1998, etc.) and Henry (founding editor of Ploughshares magazine), among others, strike deep into the heart of issues spanning both nurture and gender relations, and represent some of the best recent writing about manhood. Looking beyond a politicized definition of the father-daughter relationship, the editors have sought for this collection essays that express what they call ``the perplexities of parenting daughters during these decades of questioning, polarization, and social change.'' The results are grouped by life-stage (``Arrivals,'' ``Early Childhood,'' ``Girlhood and Adolescence,'' etc.). In the opening essay, about the birth of his daughter, Lily, Phillip Lopate struts his stuff, skillfully combining humor and seriousness to arrive at a persuasive rejection of solipsism. Fictionists Adam Schwartz and Samuel Shem are both fathers of adopted Chinese orphans. Says Shem in describing his young daughter's searching intensity, ``Living with Katie is like living with a twenty-four-hour-a-day Zen master.'' Gerald Early, himself an African-American, recalls teaching his teenage daughter to drive and her search for a race-free identity. DeWitt Henry worries about his teenage daughter's late-night partying, and Gary Soto writes about living with depression as a father. All of these perspectives reveal hard-won insights about parenting girls and young women from a man's perspective. As might be expected of any thematic collection, some of the essays here are stronger than others. But the best are truly memorable, as with McPherson's ``Disneyland,'' in which separation and race figure prominently, and which incorporates a haunting jazz-like refrain; and photographer William Peterson's ``Border,'' about a last trip to Mexico with a daughter dying of leukemia (``there are some things you cannot accept''). Fine personal writings, to be published for Father's Day, that deserve a wide audience. -- Copyright 1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.",books;essays;essays & correspondence;family relationships;fatherhood;gender studies;history & criticism;literature & fiction;men;movements & periods;parenting;parenting & relationships;politics & social sciences;social sciences;women's studies,15 +1566377145,"Automotive Encyclopedia (Study Guide) Goodheart-Willcox is the premier publisher for Technical, Trades, and Technology; Family and Consumer Sciences; and Business, Marketing and Career Education. Goodheart-Willcox products are designed to train everyone from students through practicing professionals. Our books and supplements contain a wealth of information on the latest theories, techniques, tools, and operations for these subject areas. Whether the subject is automotive or child care, you will find numerous features throughout our textbooks to make learning easier. High-quality presentation, authoritative content, sound topic sequence, an abundance of illustrations, involving pedagogy, real-world examples, and appropriate readability are hallmarks of Goodheart-Willcox products. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.",antiques & collectibles;automotive;books;careers;education & reference;encyclopedias;new;professional & technical;repair;study guides;studying & workbooks;test prep & study guides;test preparation;used & rental textbooks;vocational tests,15 +0195018249,"The Oregon Experiment (Center for Environmental Structure Series) ""The Oregon Experiment is perhaps this decade's best candidate for a permanently important book.""--Rory Campbell, The Boston Globe Christopher Alexander is a builder, craftsman, general contractor, architect, painter, and teacher. He taught from 1963 to 2002 as Professor of Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, and is now Professor Emeritus. He has spent his life running construction projects, experimenting with new building methods and materials, and crafting carefully articulated buildings--all to advance the idea that people can build environments in which they will thrive.Acting on his deeply-held conviction that, as a society, we must recover the means by which we can build and maintain healthy living environments, he has lived and worked in many cultures, and built buildings all over the world.Making neighborhoods, building-complexes, building, balustrades, columns, ceilings, windows, tiles, ornaments, models and mockups, paintings, furniture, castings and carvings--all this has been his passion, and is the cornerstone from which his paradigm-changing principles have been derived.",architecture;arts & photography;books;college & university;drafting & presentation;education;education & reference;humanities;new;photography;professional & technical;schools & teaching;urban & land use planning;used & rental textbooks;visual arts,15 +020177321X,"Illustrator 10 for Windows & Macintosh Virtual Classroom covers basic program features and techniques step by step, with helpful notes and shortcuts. Per the series, it also includes video lessons on a CD-ROM that show and expand on the techniques in the text. Adobe's official effort, Classroom in a Book starts with a quick tour of common functions and moves on to more detailed lessons on specific topics and techniques, such as creating web graphics and working with layers. The review questions and suggestions for further practice ending each chapter, as well as the CD's lesson art files, are useful self-study aids. QuickStart jumps right into the Illustrator interface, though it does so a bit messily at first. Other chapters, however, provide helpful illustrations and screen shots. This is better reference than self-study material readers can easily look up how to accomplish common tasks. Special Edition is more appropriate for intermediate to advanced users, spending extra time covering version 10's new features and advanced topics like dynamic data-driven graphics. Troubleshooting sections at the end of each chapter answer common questions. All of these titles are appropriate purchases for public libraries. Institutions owning version 9 guides should upgrade for coverage of 10's new features. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. UntitledThere's a good chance that anyone who's studied vector-based drawing during the last decade has read an Illustrator Visual QuickStart Guide in one of its many versions. Though this book has become the standard text in many design schools, it has evolved over the years along with the program itself. And with some of the radical changes in Illustrator 10 -- such as live distortion tools, dynamic data-driven graphics, and symbols to create repeating Web graphics and keep file sizes small -- the authors thoroughly revised this popular QuickStart Guide. Illustrator 10 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide includes information on all the latest features, a 24-page color section, and clearly marked locators to both new and improved features that can easily be found by simply flipping through the book. Best of all, it's delivered in a highly readable, entertaining, visual, and easy-to-navigate format. This affordable, task-based book may be the only one users need to create powerful graphics for print or Web. Based in Connecticut, Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas have also written, designed, and illustrated Visual QuickStart Guides to Photoshop, QuarkXPress, LiveMotion, and Painter. Their books have been translated into 12 languages and have sold more than 1,000,000 copies worldwide. They have also taught at Pratt Manhattan, Cooper Union School of Art, the New School Computer Instruction Center, and Parsons School ofDesign.",adobe creative suite;adobe illustrator;apple;books;computer science;computers & technology;desktop publishing;graphic design;graphics & multimedia;graphics & visualization;new;programming;software;used & rental textbooks;web development & design,15 +0761974369,"An Introduction to Qualitative Research `The inclusion of examples, summary points and further reading is to be commended and adds to the clarity of an already clear and easy to understand text. The strength of the book lies not only in the clarity with which it is written but in the use of examples and tables.... I would have no problem in recommending this text equally to both pre and post-registration students of nursing, and also to students studying for higher degrees as a useable text which is easy to read and contains a vast amount of information which is logically presented' - Nurse Researcher Text: English (translation) Original Language: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Uwe Flick is a trained psychologist and sociologist. He is Professor of Qualitative Research in Education at the Free University in Berlin, Germany. Previously, he was Professor of Qualitative Research in Political Sciences at the University in Vienna, Austria, and Professor of Qualitative Research in Social Work, Nursing and Gerontology at Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Germany. Before that, he was Adjunct Professor at the Memorial University of Newfoundland at St. Johns, Canada and has been a Lecturer at the Free University of Berlin in Research Methodology, a Reader and Assistant Professor at the Technical University of Berlin in Qualitative Methods and Evaluation; and Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Sociology at the Hannover Medical School. He has held visiting appointments at the London School of Economics, the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris, at Cambridge University (UK), Memorial University of St. Johns (Canada), University of Lisbon (Portugal), Institute of Higher Studies in Vienna, in Italy and Sweden, and at the School of Psychology at Massey University, Auckland (NZ). His main research interests are qualitative methods, social representations in the fields of individual and public health, vulnerability in fields like youth homelessness or migration and technological change in everyday life. He is author Designing Qualitative Research (London: SAGE 2007) and Managing Quality in Qualitative Research (London: SAGE 2007) and editor of The SAGE Qualitative Research Kit (London: SAGE 2007), A Companion to Qualitative Research (London: SAGE 2004), Psychology of the Social (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998), Quality of Life and Health: Concepts, Methods and Applications (Berlin: Blackwell Science, 1995), and La perception quotidienne de la Sant et la Maladie: Thories subjectives et Reprsentations sociales (Paris: LHarmattan, 1993). As his most recent publications, he wrote Introducing Research Methodology A Beginners Guide to Doing a Research Project and edits the SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Analysis (London: SAGE 2014).",books;education & reference;medical books;medicine & health sciences;new;nursing;politics & social sciences;reference;research;research & publishing guides;research & theory;science & math;social sciences;used & rental textbooks;writing,15 +0803935099,"Randomized Experiments for Planning and Evaluation: A Practical Guide (Applied Social Research Methods) Before coming to the University of Pennsylvania in 1989, Dr. Boruch was a member of Northwestern Universitys faculty. He has served on the Board of Trustees for the W. T. Grant Foundation and the Board of Advisors for the National Science Foundations Education and Human Resources Division. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Institutes for Research. He has served on advisory committees for the U.S. Department of Education, Government Accountability Office, National Center for Educational Statistics, National Institutes of Health, and other federal agencies. He has served on advisory committees for the U.S. Department of Education, Government Accountability Office, National Center for Educational Statistics, National Institutes of Health, and other federal agencies. He has most recently served on the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Field Evaluation of Behavioral and Cognitive Science Based Methods and Tools for Intelligence and Counter Intelligence, and has served on numerous NAS committees including on AIDS Prevention Programs, Noise Impact of the Concorde, Privacy in the U.S Census, and Scientific Principles in Education Research. Dr. Boruch is also on the advisory boards of the Coalition for Evidence Based Policy and the Board of Directors of the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness and serves on the editorial boards of Evaluation Review, Journal of Experimental Criminology, and the Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness.Dr. Boruch is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Academy for Experimental Criminology, the American Educational Research Association, and the American Statistical Association. He has been a senior fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences (Stanford) and at the Rockefeller Foundations Bellagio Study Center and a visiting fellow at research centers in Berlin, Mannheim, and Munich. He has also received awards for his work from the American Educational Research Association, the Policy Sciences Organization, the American Evaluation Association, and the international Campbell Collaboration. The Campbell Collaboration has named an award in his honor for individuals who contribute to the use of better evidence in policy.",biological sciences;biology;biostatistics;books;general;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;new;politics & social sciences;research;science & math;social sciences;sociology;used & rental textbooks,15 +1592001416,"Mastering Digital Scanning with Slides, Film, and Transparencies With more than a million books in print, David D. Busch is a best-selling author of books on digital photography and imaging technology, and the originator of popular series like ""David Busch's Pro Secrets"" and ""David Busch's Quick Snap Guides."" He has written eight hugely successful guidebooks for Nikon digital SLR models, and the most comprehensive manuals for dSLRs from Canon, Sony, and other vendors. His many other books devoted to digital photography include ""David Busch's Digital Infrared Pro Secrets"" and ""Mastering Digital SLR Photography."" As a roving photojournalist for more than 20 years, he has illustrated his books, magazine articles, and newspaper reports with award-winning images. Busch has operated his own commercial studio, suffocated in formal dress while shooting weddings-for-hire, and shot sports for a daily newspaper and upstate New York college. His photographs and articles have been published in magazines as diverse as ""PhotoGraphic,"" ""Popular Photography & Imaging,"" ""The Rangefinder,"" ""The Professional Photographer,"" and hundreds of other publications. He's also reviewed digital cameras for CNet Networks and ""Computer Shopper.""",arts & photography;books;computer science;computers & technology;digital photography;electronic documents;graphic design;graphics & visualization;humanities;new;photography;used & rental textbooks;visual arts;web design;web development & design,15 +9625931953,"Balinese Dance, Drama and Music: A Guide to the Performing Arts of Bali Dr. I Wayan Dibia received a professorship in choreography from the College of Indonesian Arts.Rucina Ballinger is an educator on Balinese culture.",anthropology;arts & photography;asia;books;cultural;ethnic & international;ethnomusicology;history;humor & entertainment;indonesia;music;musical genres;performing arts;politics & social sciences;social sciences,15 +0674001516,"The Extended Organism: The Physiology of Animal-Built Structures With his audacious new book, J. Scott Turner shoots an impressive salvo across the bows of narrow thinking. He...[seeks] to dispense with...the distinction between phenotype and environment...As he painstakingly builds his argument, one progresses from head-scratching to head-nodding. To work this metamorphosis, Turner brings to bear scientific incisiveness, humor, and a prose style that makes scientific minutiae fun to read...[The Extended Organism] stands apart as a remarkably synthetic piece of scholarship. (Kurt Schwenk New York Times Book Review 20001210)With case upon case [Turner] shows how the sharp, traditional line between organism and external world often proves at least a nuisance and how, almost as often, we tacitly ignore it. And he concludes that our outlook on how organisms function would be empowered by drawing a more encompassing line...Few readers of this book will fail to be fascinated by his examples. Turner's tales of the subtle ways organisms capitalize on the opportunities afforded them by their physical and chemical surroundings provide more than ample reason to read the book. (Steven Vogel Nature 20001123)While surveying the edifices that animals engineer, Turner argues that such structures, though external to the organisms' bodies, should be regarded as physiological parts of those animals. This argument develops around a functional analysis of how animals build tunnels, mounds, webs, coral reefs, and other such structures and the ways that they work. (Science News )[Turner's] thesis is that many of the external structures that organisms build represent the same kind of physiological machinery we typically associate with kidneys, lungs and other squishy bits. He demonstrates his view with verve and enthusiasm in fascinating chapters on how organisms manipulate the external environment to their advantage...Stories like this form the heart of this book, presenting a novel set of environmental mysteries and revealing their solutions. But Turner does not merely explain the answers--he dissects them and makes us see why they are the answers. Each chapter is, in fact, a hidden lesson in physiology, biomechanics and environmental chemistry...The Extended Organism can be read and enjoyed without taking a position on the Gaia question. It is a clever dissection of environmental physiology from a persistent and clever teacher. Like most good teachers, Turner manages to slip a huge range of new information into your head along the way--information that helps change your view of organisms in their world. (Stephen R. Palumbi American Scientist )When a gene determines a physical or behavioural characteristic of an animal, there is little doubt that the end result of the gene's activity is a function of the animal's genome...But what about structures that animals build? They fulfill the same criteria although they are separated from the individual; but then so are eggs. Is there a fundamental difference between the way that eggs and the nest in which they are laid are encoded in the genome?...[This] concept is elaborated...in this masterful book by J. Scott Turner. (Dennis Cotton Biologist ) J. Scott Turner is Associate Professor at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse.",anatomy;anatomy & physiology;biological sciences;biology;biology & life sciences;books;earth sciences;environment;environmental science;environmental studies;new;science & math;science & mathematics;used & rental textbooks;zoology,15 +B0000DHYG0,"The Coward's Guide to Conflict You're not the only one out there who hates conflict. There are people in our lives who cause us frustration and anger every day. If you're like the rest of us, you'll avoid them at all costs. Success coach Dr. Tim Ursiny shows us that, yes, conflict can be a good thing, and facing up to it can lead to fantastic results! With an open, step-by-step approach, he shows you how to prepare, maintain your integrity and work toward resolution. Interactive exercises will coach and motivate you to effectively deal with all types of conflict situations, with results that empower and really work!",books;business & investing;communications;decision-making & problem solving;guides;job hunting & careers;management & leadership;motivational;parenting;parenting & relationships;politics & social sciences;self-help;skills;social sciences;violence in society,15 +0199273596,"Law of Marine Insurance **Review of previous edition**...All this material is attractively and clearly presented...There are interesting historical accounts... The citation of relevant authorities is impressive, and little of relevance is omitted...The value of the book transcends its coverage of these specifically ""marine topics""...There is an impressive citation and analysis of both marine and non-marine decisions... succeed in drawing together and analysing a wealth of authority which extends well beyond marine insurance...Complex areas of the law such as skillfully analysed in a readily comprehensible way...The author has succeeded in producing a book not only for the benefit of the less experienced reader for whom it is primarily intended, but also one which reader familiar with the filed can read with profit. Multum in parvo, in fact.""--P. N. Leigh-Jones QC, The Law Quarterly Review One of the very few academics specialising in shipping law. Howard Bennett (Hind Professor of Commercial Law at University of Nottingham) teaches on law of contract, principles of commercial law, law of marine insurance, maritime law, law of international trade finance, law of international carriage of goods by sea and his research interests are international trade and shipping law (particular marine insurance law), insurance and reinsurance law, general, contract law and secured transactions law.",administrative law;books;business;contracts;education & reference;humanities;insurance law;language & grammar;law;linguistics;maritime;new;specialties;used & rental textbooks;words,15 +0890877904,"Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs An authority in her field, Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., is the director of the EastWest Clinic in Oakland, California. One of the first holistic centers of its kinds, the clinic was started in 1986 in response to a growing demand for alternative veterinary care.",agricultural sciences;alternative medicine;animal husbandry;biological sciences;books;crafts;dogs;ecology;education & reference;fitness & dieting;health;hobbies & home;pets & animal care;science & math;sports & outdoors,15 +0226134911,"The Mirror in the Text Text: English, French (translation) Lucien Dllenbach is Professor at the University of Geneva, where he teaches modern French literature and literary theory.",books;creative writing & composition;education & reference;history & criticism;humanities;language & grammar;literature;literature & fiction;movements & periods;new;research & publishing guides;rhetoric;used & rental textbooks;words;writing,15 +1930700032,"The Last Wilderness: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge An adventure-naturalist, Kennan Ward photographs and writes about wilderness and wildlife. He has dedicated his life to capturing rare forms of nature on film. Whether it be an endangered rhinoceros, a once-in-a-lifetime glance from a grizzly cub, a threatened elephant, or a split-second lightning strike, Kennan continues to explore remote regions of the world to bring back messages of uncommon beauty. With him in the field is his wife, Karen. Since 1986, Karen has significantly contributed to the imagery as a photographer in her own right, as well as assisting the research and business management of their successful publishing company Wildlight Press, Inc.",americas;animals;arts & photography;biological sciences;books;business & investing;ecology;history;nature & wildlife;photography;real estate;science & math;state & local;united states;wildlife,15 +1859842933,"Redemption Song: Muhammad Ali and the Spirit of the Sixties Ali has been a player on the world stage for so long, it's hard to remember that before his metamorphosis into a cultural icon holding the Olympic flame aloft he was a cultural lightening rod. Hero to some, traitor to others, he managed to land powerful punches both in and out of the ring. What changed him from athlete to personality to a heavyweight of global reach? ""At the core of the Ali story,"" Mike Marqusee reminds us, ""is a young man who made daunting choices and stuck to them in the face of ghastly threats and glittering inducements."" Redemption Song explores those choices in the context of the turbulent times in which they were made. Ali and the '60s were a naturally synergistic fit. It was a time of great change, and Ali, the seeker, had remarkable access to the fomenters of that change. They, in turn, had a prime influence on his symbolic rebirth and reemergence. As Redemption Song recounts, the night the young Cassius Clay upset Sonny Liston for the title in 1964, he skipped the traditional post-fight party and headed straight for Miami's black ghetto where he met with Black Muslim leader Malcolm X, singer Sam Cooke, and the running back Jim Brown, an early advocate of black rights in sports. The next morning, announcing to the white world that ""I'm free to be what I want"" and ""I don't have to be what you want me to be,"" he confirmed rumors about his conversion to Islam. Clay was dead; long live Ali. The conversion to Islam was only one of Ali's ""daunting choices."" As Marqusee moves through the decade, he carefully traces Ali's choices to confront the establishment and stand as a symbol of civil rights and the anti-war effort; his relationships with Malcolm X, Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, and Martin Luther King; and the importance of his travels to Africa. There's plenty of boxing too--Liston, Floyd Patterson, Joe Frazier, George Foreman; the ring, after all, was his arena. Marqusee, though, is more interested in how Ali expanded that arena to take in the kinds of fights that go beyond the ropes. It's a tall order, but Redemption Song fulfills it with solid reporting and worthy analysis. --Jeff Silverman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. While David Remnick's King of the World focused on the character of Muhammad Ali, using historical context to buttress his portrait of the man, Marqusee has written a vibrant historical essay that reexamines Ali's role as a symbol of dissent and uses the man as a portal to an understanding of his era. In February 1964, the day after he shocked boxing experts by dethroning the much-feared Sonny Liston as heavyweight champion of the world, Cassius Clay had breakfast with Malcolm X and announced that he had joined the Nation of Islam. ""I know where I'm going and I know the truth,"" he said, ""and I don't have to be what you want me to be."" From that moment, the young man who would soon become Muhammad Ali, who had a natural aversion to politics and a supremely independent spirit, was thrust into the center of events in an era of dramatic social change. Marqusee, who emigrated from America to Britain in 1971, argues that the true political context of Ali's actions and their international implications have been diluted in recent years as the defiant ethos of the 1960s has faded and as Ali has been appropriated as a corporate and even patriotic icon. Drawing upon the music of the dayADylan, Hendrix, Sam CookeAand ranging from Paul Robeson to Patrice Lumumba, Marqusee engagingly explains how Ali's penchant for turning events upside down often made him a symbol of heroism abroad and of disrespect for the status quo at home. As Marqusee charts how Ali helped create a global consciousness, he succeeds in knocking Ali off the respectable pedestal on which American culture has placed him, resurrecting him as the radical figure he truly was. (Aug.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. A beautiful book.Arundhati RoyAmong the slew of recent Ali books, heres one that returns the political sting to The Greatest ... As Marqusee portrays him, Ali is still the righteous outlaw, as badass as ever and still in the eye of a global storm.Time Out New YorkFascinating, well-written, entertaining and significant. Redemption Song provides rare and important insights into Muhammad Ali and his immense global impact on a turbulent and ground-breaking era.Leon GastAs Marqusee charts how Ali helped create a global consciousness, he succeeds in knocking Ali off the respectable pedestal on which American culture had placed him, resurrecting him as the radical figure he truly was ... a vibrant historical essay.Publishers WeeklyA thrilling book about a true and enduring hero ... Mike Marqusee has done him, and us, proud.John PilgerExcellent ... Reminds us just how explosive and divisive a figure Ali was.Independent on Sunday Mike Marqusees books include Wicked Messenger: Bob Dylan and the 1960s, Redemption Song: Muhammad Ali and the Spirit of the Sixties, War Minus the Shooting, Anyone but England and If I Am Not for Myself. He is a regular contributor to the Guardian and writes a fortnightly column for the Indian newspaper The Hindu. He lives in London.",( a );20th century;a-z;ali;americas;biographies;biographies & memoirs;books;boxing;history;individual sports;muhammad;people;sports & outdoors;united states,15 +0391025511,"Phenomenology of Perception 'Merleau-Ponty was one of the most substantial French philosophers of the twentieth century.' - Times Literary Supplement --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Text: English, French (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",behavioral sciences;books;cognitive;cognitive psychology;humanities;medical books;movements;new;phenomenology;philosophy;politics & social sciences;psychology;science & math;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0517881152,"The Crown Crime Companion: The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time This handy guide to mysteries, chosen by those who should know, provides a short synopsis of included titles, as well as dates of publication. Short essays then introduce top-ten lists for various categories, such as historical and humorous. The work concludes with a list of Edgar Award winners.Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. The Crown Crime CompanionThe Top 100 Mystery Novels Of All TimeSelected by theMystery Writers Of AmericaAnnotated by 0tto Penzler and Compiled by Mickey FriedmanFor The Crown Crime Companion, the Mystery Writers of America have compiled a list of the best 100 mystery novels of all time, as well as a list of favorites in ten categories.Fully annotated and reviewed by Otto Penzler, this list of the top 100 mysteries will be a valuable resource to fans, introducing them to new novels and reminding them about books by favorite writers they may have missed.Each of the ten category lists is introduced by a master of that category:Classics:Suspense:Hardboiled/Private Eye:Police Procedural:Espionage/Thriller:Criminal:Cozy/Traditional:Historical:Humorous:Legal/Courtroom:H.R.F. KeatingMary Higgins ClarkSue GraftonJoseph WambaughJohn GardnerRichard CondonMargaret MaronPeter LoveseyGregory McdonaldScott Turow Otto Penzler is the founder of The Mysterious Press and Otto Penzler Books. He also owns The Mysterious Bookstore in both New York and Los Angeles. Mickey Friedman is the author of seven mystery novels. The latest is Riptide.",bibliographies & indexes;books;classics;criticism & theory;education & reference;history & criticism;literature;literature & fiction;mystery;publishing & books;reference;research & publishing guides;thriller & suspense;united states;writing,15 +0312398271,"The Electronic St. Martin's Handbook 5.0 ANDREA A. LUNSFORD is Louise Hewlett Nixon Professor of English and director of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric at Stanford University and also teaches at the Bread Loaf School of English. A past chair of CCCC, she has won the major publication awards in both the CCCC and MLA. For Bedford/St. Martin's, she is also the author of Easy Writer (2010) and The Everyday Writer (2009); The Presence of Others (2008) and Everything's an Argument (2010) with John Ruszkiewicz; and Everything's an Argument with Readings (2010) with John Ruszkiewicz and Keith Walters. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.",academic & commercial;books;creative writing & composition;education & reference;grammar;humanities;language & grammar;literature;new;reference;research & publishing guides;used & rental textbooks;words;writing;writing skills,15 +0631164812,"A Dictionary of Marxist Thought ""A remarkable editorial achievement. The book can be confidently recommended as a fair and informed account of the community of Marxist positions."" New York Times Book Review""An invaluable aid in identifying the key terms in Marx's own work and distinguishing their force in Marx from the uses made of them by later writers."" Times Literary Supplement ""Bottomore and his colleagues have done a remarkable job ... At last I can look up the transformation problem, the Second Interantional, or the Aiastic mode of production without digging through half a dozen books for a half-remembered reference."" Charles Tilly, University of Michigan --This text refers to the Paperback edition. This book, part dictionary and part encyclopedia, aims to provide the user with a clear but scholarly guide both to the basic concepts of Marxism and to the individuals and schools of thought whose work has contributed to forming the body of Marxist ideas since Marxs day. It is designed to be of use both to those who encounter Marxist conceptions in the course of their own studies and to the many people who want to be informed about a theory and doctrine that has played, and continues to play, a major part in shaping the present-day world. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",books;business & investing;communism & socialism;dictionaries & thesauruses;education & reference;ideologies & doctrines;new;political ideologies;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;popular economics;reference;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0802085415,"William Osler: A Life in Medicine Medical historian Bliss (The Discovery of Insulin) has written the authoritative modern biography of 19th-century Canadian physician William Osler. Idolized by many as one of the greatest of all modern physicians, Osler emerges from this critical text as a brilliant, influential physician and teacher, full of compassion for his profession and patients. Bliss offers a glimpse of the rise of modern medicine and medical education as it unfolded around Osler and provides a view of the time as well as of the man. This volume replaces Harvey Cushing's two-volume tribute, The Life of Sir William Osler (1956), as the definitive text in the field. Highly recommended for history collections in all academic libraries and essential for medical collections.AEric D. Albright, Duke Medical Ctr. Lib., Durham, NC Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Since his death in 1919, William Osler has been the subject of intense biographical interest. Although Harvey Cushing's Pulitzer prize-winning Life of Sir William Osler (London: Oxford University Press, 1925), which is more than 1400 pages long, remains the definitive (if uncritical) biography, it belongs to a life-and-letters tradition of a more leisurely age than our own. Bliss's streamlined narrative of fewer than 600 pages is meant to introduce Osler to a generation for whom he is little more than a medical icon. Born in a rural community in Ontario, Canada, Osler attended the medical school at McGill University, which was relatively small at that time, and earned his medical degree in 1872. Following the fashion of the day, he traveled to Europe to study in London, Berlin, and Vienna; he was deeply impressed by German clinical medicine and laboratory research. On his return to Canada, he was appointed to a professorship at McGill. His growing reputation led to an appointment in clinical medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1884. When Johns Hopkins Hospital opened its doors in 1889, Osler was invited to become one of the six founding members of what was intended to be the country's leading medical school; the school was established four years later. His Principles and Practice of Medicine (New York: Appleton, 1892), which has been called the first great textbook of modern medicine, earned him an international reputation. Active on many fronts, Osler became the best-known physician in America. But he was overworked, and in 1904 he accepted the less-demanding Regius Professorship of Medicine at Oxford University, a largely honorary position that provided a base for his multifarious activities, which he carried on with unmatched vigor until his death. To write a biography of Osler 80 years after his death is a demanding task. A contemporary biographer might be expected to react to the long tradition of Oslerian hagiography by cutting his subject down to size. A number of present-day historians would welcome the opportunity to deconstruct this figure of the Victorian medical establishment in the interest of defrocking doctors and unmasking medicine as a political enterprise. Fortunately, Bliss eschews an agenda-laden approach. A respected medical historian best known for his biography of Sir Frederick Banting, the codiscoverer of insulin, Bliss poses new questions about such matters as sex, class, and race that would not have interested earlier generations of readers. Did Osler share the racial prejudices of his contemporaries? Was he patronizing in his attitude toward women? Did he make distinctions among his patients on the basis of their social standing? Are there skeletons (particularly sex scandals) in his closet? The answers that Bliss gives may surprise some readers. Osler displayed little of the patronizing attitudes toward blacks, women, and the poor manifested by many of his contemporaries. Nor can Bliss find evidence of scandal: persistent rumors of youthful indiscretions, when investigated, lacked substance. Bliss admits that he found almost nothing that would undercut Osler's enormous reputation. In an era when heroes of the past are often shown to have had feet of clay, it is refreshing to see a medical paragon such as Osler emerge from close scrutiny with his personal integrity not merely intact but enhanced. Bliss explores several themes that, although not new, illuminate Osler's outlook and intellectual development. The son of an Anglican minister, Osler abandoned his boyhood faith and espoused the Darwinian secular liberalism, with its unquestioned belief in progress, that gained popularity in the late 19th century. But his loss of religious faith left a void that was never quite filled. Unable to profess a belief in life after death, he compensated by finding meaning in work and by memorializing great physicians of the past, regarding memory and influence alone as bestowing immortality. As Osler turned away from Christianity, he found consolation in the writers of Greco-Roman antiquity, especially the Stoic philosophers. A humanist and genial skeptic, he laced his speeches, which were enormously popular in their day, with classical and biblical allusions that contemporary readers may find challenging. Bliss's biography can hardly be termed revisionist. Although he recounts the well-known features of Osler's life and career that have often been discussed elsewhere, his access to previously unused materials sheds light on a number of points. Perhaps the best chapter is the last: ""Osler's Afterlife,"" in which Bliss traces Osler's reputation since his death. Adored in his lifetime, he was acclaimed after his death as his era's ""most famous, most beloved, and most influential physician."" His textbook was published in updated versions until 1947. Cushing memorialized his life in his great biography, numerous reminiscences were published, and Osler's essays continued to enjoy a wide readership. The Osler cult was assiduously cultivated by a number of his students and admirers, especially his nephew William W. Francis, who catalogued and guarded his library (and relics) at McGill. By the 1950s, memories of Osler had faded, but he became the subject of renewed interest in the 1960s, as a model of medical humanism in a world in which medicine was increasingly dominated by science and technology. Toward the end of the century, books and articles on Osler appeared regularly. If the Osler mystique has faded somewhat, his image possesses a remarkable longevity, and he continues to be one of the most quoted physicians of all time. Bliss's biography will of course be compared with that of Cushing. A few readers will miss the luxuriant detail that Bliss has omitted, but most readers will welcome a biography that is both more manageable in scope and more up to date in its assessment not merely of Osler but also of the bustling and creative medical world of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in which he practiced. For a generation of readers whose shared values are so different from Osler's, William Osler: A Life in Medicine is certain to generate a new appreciation of the man and his remarkably diverse achievements. Reviewed by Gary B. Ferngren, Ph.D. Copyright 2000 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved. The New England Journal of Medicine is a registered trademark of the MMS. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Osler, a Canadian, became famous in the nineteenth century and the early years of the twentieth century, first in Canada, then in the U.S., and finally in England. In 1926, seven years after his death, neurosurgeon Harvey Cushing wrote a two-volume biography of him that won a Pulitzer Prize. Why, then, is another biography needed? First, Osler was a major player in the history of medicine as clinician, teacher, and literary and scientific author. Second, much new material has become available since the 1920s. Finally, Bliss proved himself with his biography of Frederick Banting, the discoverer of insulin, as well as other scholarly and readable books. He individuates Osler and his family members, colleagues, and patients, setting them all in enough, but not too much, social, medical, and political historical context. Thoroughly documented, this is a biography that is pleasurable to read and deserving of a place in virtually every public, college, and medical library. William Beatty --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. A well-told, enjoyable, enlighteningand much neededbiography of a giant of medical practice and education. William Osler (18491919) was a pastor's son from rural Canada, the 8th of 9 children, who began his professional career as a pathologist; his career in medical teaching and clinical practice was eventually framed by stints at McGill, Johns Hopkins, and finally Oxford. By the time of his death, Osler was considered by colleagues and patients alike to be the greatest physician in the world; while at Hopkins he had revolutionized the clinical education of medical students; he wrote the groundbreaking text The Principles and Practice of Medicine, which finally went out of print in 1947, 16 editions later (and marked the last time such a wide-ranging tome had a single author), and was generally revered as the first great medical humanist. Osler's previous biographer, the great neurosurgeon (and Osler contemporary) Cushing, delivered a plodding, admiringand until now authoritativeaccount of Osler's life and work in 1925. Medical historian Bliss (The Discovery of Insulin) here is able to sort through the mountains of material penned by Osler and his contemporaries to present a much more complete, clear-eyed, and ultimately admiring portrait of Osler, his work, and the times in which he lived. Bliss is able to sort out the cult-like devotion to Osler: In 1999, we can rightly dismiss most of his medical writing as dated, of only historic or very specialized interest. And yes, Bliss agrees, Osler can be viewed as a great medical humanistso long as it was remembered that the real Osler was also a rigorous disciple of science and the scientific method. A clear picture of an extraordinarily curious, intelligent, kind, and humorous man emerges. Osler reportedly regretted that he wouldn't be able to conduct his own post-mortem exam, having taken such a lifelong interest in the case. And along the way, readers will gain a clear picture of the Osler landscape: the coming of modern medicine, the training of doctors . . . localism and holism in medical thought . . . feminism, humanism, science and the humanities, Victorianism, the rise of the United States, the North Atlantic cultural triangle all come under Bliss's lens. A first-rate biography of a towering medical influence. -- Copyright 1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. 'A richly textured description of an extraordinary man this biography of Osler stands apart.' (Russell T. Joffe Globe & Mail)'In this compelling book, Bliss captures the symmetry and transitions [in Osler's life thoroughly and well.' (Robert Fripp Toronto Star)'It was time for Canadians to have a new, modern biography of one of their country's greatest figures.' (Victor Swoboda Montreal Gazette)'Professor Bliss paint[s an engaging portrait of Osler.' (Suzanne Hiller National Post) Michael Bliss is University Professor Emeritus in the Department of History and the History of Medicine Program at the University of Toronto.",biographies & memoirs;biological sciences;biology;books;canadian;education & reference;historical;historical study & educational resources;history;medical;medical books;professionals & academics;regional canada;science & math;study & teaching,15 +0748604758,"Flora of the Arabian Peninsula and Socotra, Vol. 1 An excellent Flora of sound content, neat and spacious layout and strong binding, and isillustrated with plenty of good quality line drawings. An excellent flora and a landmark work for the area. An excellent Flora of sound content, neat and spacious layout and strong binding, and isillustrated with plenty of good quality line drawings. An excellent flora and a landmark work for the area. T. A. Cope is Curator of Grasses at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.",bahrain;biological sciences;biology;books;botany;earth sciences;education & reference;kuwait;middle east;oman;qatar;science & math;travel;united-arab-emirates & yemen;yemen,15 +156496339X,"The Home Color Book Melanie and John Aves undergraduate courses in art and English at Albion College in Michigan, and have been involved in art and design throughout their careers and more than thirty years of marriage. John's work has centered on the field of communications, including advertising, public relations, and publishing. Melanie, who earned a Masters degree from Calvin College, is a painter and art educator. She is currently teaching courses at East Grand Rapids High School and Grand Valley State University. The Aves have three daughters. Introduction: The Home Color Book is your invitation to a more color-confident world. Over eighty professional interior designers offer tips and advice on how to make interior design color decisions with less stress and more certainty. Color examples from some of the most beautiful homes in the world will give you the inspiration and know-how to develop your own decorating style.",architecture;arts & photography;books;buildings;crafts;crafts & hobbies;decorating;decoration & ornament;decorative arts;decorative arts & design;hobbies & home;home decorating & design;home improvement & design;interior design;professional & technical,15 +0786885300,"The Knitting Goddess: Finding the Heart and Soul of Knitting Through Instruction, Projects, and Stories It is not enough that numbers of celebrities and hordes of the not-so-famous are patronizing knitting stores and weaving workshops. The act itself, as evidenced in myths and fantastical stories of old, promises some major spiritual benefits, too. Like a crafty artisan, Bergman intersperses tales of Penelope--who knitted (and unknitted) while waiting nearly two decades for Odysseus' return--with eight free-form projects. Instructions for, say, the ribbed scarf are direct, allowing for variations in materials, size, and pattern. Also, each chapter includes a new knitter's workshop, exploring a stitch to be learned, technique to master (e.g., knitting in the round), and idea to investigate. This unusual book, part how-to and part inspirational, encourages the kind of community or solo thinking that imbues our lives with new directions--through a simple knit one, purl two. Barbara JacobsCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Deborah Bergman is a passionate knitter and writer living in Oregon.",books;crafts;crafts & hobbies;creativity;folklore & mythology;hobbies & home;knitting;literature & fiction;mythology;mythology & folk tales;needlecrafts & textile crafts;needlework;politics & social sciences;self-help;social sciences,15 +189114555X,"Holistic Midwifery: A Comprehensive Textbook for Midwives in Homebirth Practice, Vol. 1: Care During Pregnancy All of use have had the experience of having a back-up physician reply to a question with, what does Williams' say? Now, we can all ask, what does Frye say? Anne Frye has gifted us with an absolutely priceless MIDWIFERY text. Anne is uniquely qualified to write such a book. I don't know a more conscientious researcher or educator. This work will have a profound effect on midwifery . . . and obstetrics . . . and obstetric nursing. The midwifery community has waited a long time for a definitive textbook, but Frye's cyclopedic Holistic Midwifery text was worth waiting for! It (along with Anne's other books), is now a primary, required textbook for The Apprentice Academics Midwifery Home Study Course. --Carla Hartley, Director, Ancient Art Midwifery InstituteAs an experienced nurse-midwife and educator, I am delighted to find a text that covers such an extensive range of material in such a straightforward way. Holistic Midwifery articulates the biophysical and clinical details needed by aspiring midwives in their scramble for skills, covers a broad range of holistic and alternative health care modalities, and provides the educator with a wonderful teaching resource. The information is both sensible and well researched. It has enlightened me on issues I thought I understood, clarified issues that were hazy, and caused me to question beliefs and methods I had felt to be true. This text will be an excellent resource for the beginning midwife, advanced practitioner, and educator. --Polly Malby, CNM, Retired Professor, Oregon Health Sci. UniversityIn presenting a midwifery standard of care that is valid in its own right, Holistic Midwifery makes an invaluable contribution to the world, to birthing women, and to the health care community. . . . It documents that midwives, educated through a variety of routes, can and do offer excellent, skilled, and knowledgeable care; a quality of care so high, in fact, that it constitutes a challenge to technomedical practitioners to see if they can match the standards set by independent midwives. --Robbie Davis Floyd, PhD anthropology, from her ForwardIn presenting a midwifery standard of care that is valid in its own right, Holistic Midwifery makes an invaluable contribution to the world, to birthing women, and to the health care community. . . . It documents that midwives, educated through a variety of routes, can and do offer excellent, skilled, and knowledgeable care; a quality of care so high, in fact, that it constitutes a challenge to technomedical practitioners to see if they can match the standards set by independent midwives. --Robbie Davis Floyd, PhD anthropology, from her ForwardAll of use have had the experience of having a back-up physician reply to a question with, what does Williams' say? Now, we can all ask, what does Frye say? Anne Frye has gifted us with an absolutely priceless MIDWIFERY text. Anne is uniquely qualified to write such a book. I don't know a more conscientious researcher or educator. This work will have a profound effect on midwifery . . . and obstetrics . . . and obstetric nursing. The midwifery community has waited a long time for a definitive textbook, but Frye's cyclopedic Holistic Midwifery text was worth waiting for! It (along with Anne's other books), is now a primary, required textbook for The Apprentice Academics Midwifery Home Study Course. --Carla Hartley, Director, Ancient Art Midwifery Institute Anne Frye earned a BA in Holistic Midwifery in 1979. She has taught, written, and provided consultation services for midwives for the past 28 years. She has authored four textbooks written from the perspective of a midwife in homebirth practice. Her other titles include Understanding Diagnostic Tests in the Childbearing Year: A Holistic Approach, Holistic Midwifery: Vol. II: Care during Labor and Birth, and Healing Passage: A Midwife's Guide to the Care and Repair of the Tissues Involved in Birth (currently out of print and being revised).",books;clinical;general;maternity;medical books;medicine;medicine & health sciences;new;nursing;obstetrics & gynecology;perinatal;philosophy;politics & social sciences;used & rental textbooks;women's health,15 +0520080122,"Carnal Isræl: Reading Sex in Talmudic Culture (The New Historicism: Studies in Cultural Poetics) ""I find Boyarin's stance appealing, his fusion of Talmudic scholarship with post-modern literary theory brilliant, his arguments convincing."" -- Alicia Ostriker, Women's Review of Books""This study of rabbinic constructions of the body, gender, and sexuality is one of the very few programmatically feminist readings of ancient rabbinic culture that, at the same time, is deeply learned in the sources and existentially committed to the traditions grounded in them."" -- Martin S. Jaffee, Religious Studies Review Daniel Boyarin is Taubman Professor of Talmudic Culture at the University of California, Berkeley and the author of A Radical Jew: Paul and the Politics of Identity (California, 1994).",books;gender studies;history;jewish;judaism;politics & social sciences;religion & spirituality;religious studies;sacred writings;self-help;sex;social sciences;talmud;theology;world,15 +1884421490,"Save Our Strays: How We Can End Pet Overpopulation and Stop Killing Healthy Cats and Dogs ""Since 1989 ""The Book"" in the animal care and control field has been the National Animal Control Association Training Guide. Now there is another: Save Our Strays, by Bob Christiansen. You need both - and they don't overlap. The NACA Training Guide explains just about everything that an effective animal care and control department chief needs to know about how-to. Surprisingly little of the advice is outdated. Save Our Strays is an equally useful and thoughtful compendium of information about why animals enter shelters and what to do about it. based on the most extensive presentation of verified data that anyone has ever assembled. Author Bob Christiansen doesn't settle for single sources, common suppositions, or anyone's sloganeering. Instead, Christiansen collects and abstracts the findings of hundreds of separate studies to present a comprehensive portrait of the evolution of cat and dog demographics in the U.S., with emphasis on how shelters influence the numbers. To understand what he offers is to take the guesswork out of designing a cat and dog population control program. Christiansen covers the principals, for instance, that one should consider in drafting an application for some of the $200 million that the Duffield Family Foundation has committed to joint programs for achieving no-kill communities. Save Our Strays is not a handbook for getting the money but you can bet that successful applicants consider all the aspects that Christiansen reviews. Strategic planning is only one aspect of the utility of Save Our Strays. It can also be handy in responding to media requests for statistics, especially of a comparative nature, and in preparing humane education programs. As a dog trainer, shelter board member, former shelter director, and consultant to management animal control agencies and humane societies, some in notoriously difficult regions. Christiansen knows the field. His analysis is based on experience as well as numbers."" -- Animal People March 1999 Bob Christiansen has dedicated his work to helping pets and owners achieve the human/animal bond. Bob owns a dog training school, served as a board member and executive director for a California shelter. He wrote and published 5 humane education books. He lectures and has appeared on radio and TV, spreading the humane education message He has sold more than 40,000 copies. His books are used by over 400 shelters and rescue groups to educate their communities. According to Bob, ""Pets have people problems.""",agricultural sciences;agriculture;animal husbandry;animal rights;books;cats;crafts;dogs;hobbies & home;nature & ecology;new;pets & animal care;science & math;science & mathematics;used & rental textbooks,15 +0471899879,"Analysis of Survey Data (Wiley Series in Survey Methodology) Recent years have seen a sharp increase in the application of sophisticated statistical modelling methods to sample survey data. Analysis of Survey Data aims to provide a solid basis for the statistical theory underpinning these applications. This book brings together two key statistical traditions, statistical modelling - such as regression analysis - and sample survey methods, as used for sample design and estimation. Provides broad coverage of statistical methodology used in the analysis of survey data.Discusses the theoretical foundations of this methodology from a range of perspectives.Covers of a wide range of techniques, including categorical data analysis, generalized linear models, and longitudinal data analysis.Addresses issues of complex sampling and incomplete data.Features examples showing how methods are used in practice.Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field.Includes an up-to-date bibliography.Analysis of Survey Data is aimed primarily at statisticians interested in methods of analysing sample survey data. It should also provide a useful reference to many other survey data analysts in the social sciences and in the public and private sectors.",books;business & finance;education & reference;mathematics;new;psychology;reference;research;research & publishing guides;science & math;science & mathematics;social sciences;statistics;used & rental textbooks;writing,15 +0520075978,"Racial Fault Lines: The Historical Origins of White Supremacy in California ""An excellent summary and interpretation of race relations in nineteenth-century California. Empirically rich and theoretically sophisticated, it is the last and best word on the historical origins of the racial hierarchy that contemporary multiculturalists are struggling to overcome.""--George Fredrickson, Stanford University""Sometime soon in the 21st century, all of California's peoples will belong to minorities, and Almaguer's pathbreaking comparative history is indispensable for understanding how and why this society became so racially diverse. His study expands the borders of multicultural scholarship.""--Ronald Takaki, University of California, Berkeley ""An excellent summary and interpretation of race relations in nineteenth-century California. Empirically rich and theoretically sophisticated, it is the last and best word on the historical origins of the racial hierarchy that contemporary multiculturalists are struggling to overcome."" (George Fredrickson, Stanford University) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",americas;anthropology;books;cultural;hispanic american studies;history;humanities;new;politics & social sciences;social sciences;sociology;specific demographics;state & local;united states;used & rental textbooks,15 +0471227331,"Making Technology Investments Profitable: ROI Roadmap to Better Business Cases Studies show that over 50% of all Information Technology (IT) projects fail. These failures not only cost companies millions of dollars in investments but also handicap other strategic initiatives impacted by the IT projects. Flawed usage of business case project justifications is a major, unaddressed cause of these IT value shortfalls. Rather than being an ad hoc, limited-life document with scant management oversight, twenty-first century business cases must become management's primary device for identifying, tracking, and realizing IT value. Employing their globally acclaimed VALUE-on-Demand(TM) methodology, Jack Keen and Bonnie Digrius offer proven, easily applied tools for maximizing IT value in Making Technology Investments Profitable: ROI Road Map to Better Business Cases.The authors begin by diagnosing five conditions within a company that together or separately can sabotage a sensible ROI-based approach to improving IT success:* Tolerance by senior management of the frequency with which technology projects fail to achieve their expected business value* Low executive awareness that a root cause of these frustrations to technology payoff is traceable to broken, yet fixable methods of creating and using business cases as an integral part of IT value management* A mistaken belief among senior management that minor, ad hoc adjustments to existing processes will solve the problem of technology value shortfalls* A lack of pragmatic knowledge of how to develop good, trustworthy ROI business case methods quickly and well* A legacy of ROI business cases within the enterprise which, when closely examined, are seen to be unrealistically high, unknowingly low, and/or unconvincingMaking Technology Investments Profitable: ROI Road Map to Better Business Cases addresses each of these situations, systematically demonstrating how they can be defused to pave the way for improved returns from IT investments. Drawing upon their combined experience with over 200 IT projects in 15 countries, the authors emphasize that creating a successful ROI business case usage process is more about structured conversations than calculations, with advice on how to bring all personnel on board the program. Keeping a ""how-to"" focus throughout, the book delivers practical tools, techniques and tips, and offers insightful case studies and examples on how to realize more business value from IT investments. The book also includes reference to a companion Web site with additional tips and resources on VALUE-on-Demand(TM) methods.In addition to discussing how IT buyers and users can extract more IT value from their investments, the book explains how IT vendors can enhance their appeal to buyers by making the ROI-impact of their solutions more visible and appealing. Anyone interested in taking the mystery out of maximizing value from IT investments will find Making Technology Investments Profitable: ROI Road Map to Better Business Cases a must-read. Take the mystery-and anxiety-out of maximizing IT valueIt is not unusual for companies to scrupulously analyze a fifty-dollar expense report, yet blithely commit millions of dollars to Information Technology projects that statistics show fail over 50% of the time. Making Technology Investments Profitable: ROI Road Map to Better Business Cases applies the authors proven VALUE-on-Demand(TM) methods to maximizing the business payoff from IT projects.Jack Keen and Bonnie Digrius's forward-thinking study provides an abundance of practical tools, tips, and techniques for elevating the role of ROI-savvy business cases to become a firm's prime driver of improved payoff from IT investments. The book shows managers how to:* Formulate simple, but powerful ROI business cases that help maximize the value from IT investments* Develop easy-to-install procedures for selecting and prioritizing competing IT investments* Implement straightforward methods for tracking IT value during implementation and operationThe authors include examples and case studies gleaned from their experiences in applying their VALUE-on-Demand(TM) methods to over 200 projects in North and South America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.Making Technology Investments Profitable: ROI Road Map to Better Business Cases provides a welcome, essential guide for CFOs, CIOs, IT managers, business unit managers, IT sellers, and consultants interested in applying simple, but powerful techniques for enhancing IT value.""The value proposition of technology has always been about reducing cost or increasing revenue. In this book, Jack Keen and Bonnie Digrius show companies how to ensure that technology is really doing that. Making Technology Investments Profitable is direct and straightforward advice, highly recommended for companies and vendors alike.""-Craig A. Conway, President and Chief Executive Officer, PeopleSoft(r) inc.""An extraordinary, practical, how-to-do-it book. The authors have been there, have the battle scars, and have an important message to communicate and do so with great impact. It should be on every CIO's and project manager's desktop.""-F. Warren McFarlan, Professor, Harvard Business School""This book is packed full of practical techniques for measuring and powerfully communicating ROI. Every company, large or small, must justify their products or services to both their sales prospects and internal executives. Every businessperson needs this book!""-Christine Comaford Lynch, General Partner, Novus Ventures""Authors Keen and Digrius have created a powerful ensemble of topics that remove the stigma of traditional ROI process as well as offering a rare blend of conventional wisdom combined with practical guidelines, useful appendices, charts, checklists, and anecdotal user experiences. Comprehensive and complete, this book provides a litany of techniques for project success.""-Paul C. Tinnirello, Executive Vice President, Information Services Division, A. M. Best Company JACK M. KEEN is founder and president of The Deciding Factor, Inc., www.decidingfactor.com, an international provider of ROI business case tools, ROI content, workshops, and consulting. He is a noted speaker, trainer, and consultant on effective ROI methods for clients on four continents. Over 7,000 people worldwide have been trained on his acclaimed VALUE-on-Demand(TM) methods. He can be reached at jkeen@decidingfactor.com.BONNIE DIGRIUS is Vice President of The Deciding Factor, Inc. She consults to senior executives on issues of vital importance to the enterprise, such as IT evaluation methods. She has advised over 5,000 senior managers to include CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, and VPs of Fortune 1,000 firms. She has been frequently quoted in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, BusinessWeek and the New York Times, and has been interviewed on CNBC-TV. She can be reached at bdigrius@decidingfactor.com.",accounting;books;business;business & investing;business & management;computer science;computers & technology;industries & professions;information management;investing;manager's guides to computing;new;popular economics;software;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521633842,"The Rise and Rule of Tamerlane (Canto original series) ""Manz's book fulfills its claim to be the first full scholarly study of Tamerlane....This well-written study will be hard to surpass..."" Choice The first scholarly study of Tamerlane, the great nomad conqueror who rose to power in 1370 on the ruins of the Mongol Empire and led his armies on campaigns of unprecedented scope, ranging from Moscow to Delhi.",asia;biographies & memoirs;books;education & reference;europe;far east;historical;historical study & educational resources;history;humanities;medieval;middle east;new;reference;used & rental textbooks,15 +0521778654,"Chinese Urban Life under Reform: The Changing Social Contract (Cambridge Modern China Series) ""Tang and Parish carefully mine a mountain of survey evidence to evaluate a wide range of arguments and ideas about the social consequences of China's reforms, and more generally, the transition from a planned to a market economy. By placing China unwaveringly in comparative perspective, their readable narrative offers some surprising new perspectives on such matters as social inequality, bureaucratic privilege, and political participation - especially on the all-important question of how we should interpret the trends we observe. We will all refer to the findings and insights of this benchmark study for years to come."" Andrew G. Walder, Stanford University""Bill Parish, one of the most experienced and wide-ranging sociologists studying China, here teams up with a talented political scientist, Wenfang Tang, to present a broad overview of varying patterns in Chinese urban life after reform. They find wide differences among people, depending upon education and opportunity for exposure to outside media. They find differences among work units as workers who were highly dependent upon their superiors are gradually exposed to an open market system. In Taiwan, which has long had a high proportion of small, independent companies, individual effort still makes more difference than on the mainland. A comprehensive, broad picture of changes in Chinese urban society."" Ezra Vogel, Asia Center, Harvard University""What has happened to China's urban political economy in the post-Mao era? Tang and Parish use ideas drawn from a wide range of social theories and the urban experiences of other countries to confront multiple sets of Chinese surveys dealing with urban life. the result is an impressive and persuasive summary statement of the balance of change and continuity in Chinese cities."" Martin Whyte, George Washington University""A pioneering and encyclopedic study of China's urban social and political life during the economic reforms of the Deng era. The interesting findings on such topics as attitudes toward the reforms, political participation, and labor relations will inform all serious analyses in these areas. Makes effective use of hitherto underutilized survey data to test a variety of hypotheses."" Michel Oksenberg, Asia/Pacific Research Center, Stanford University""...the writing is generally clear, especially in the introductory chapters, which do an excellent job of describing the Chinese urban environment and the problems that economic reform faces in China. Those looking for a thorough and well-grounded sociological analysis of contemporary Chinese urban life will find it in this book."" Choice""This book is a milestone in the sociological study of contemporary China."" Thomas B. Gold, American Journal Of Sociology This book provides a rare glimpse into how the Chinese urban population is experiencing the rapid shift from a planned to a market economy. Using a dozen, recent national surveys, the authors give voice to workers, civil servants, intellectuals, and women, who report their grievances and joys at home, at work, and in the public sphere. With fresh data on emerging patterns of economic inequality, labor-management relations, popular grievances, political participation, and gender inequality, the book analyzes how the shifting social contract influences ordinary people's lives and China's future directions.",asia;asian;books;china;history;humanities;international & world politics;new;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;sociology;urban;used & rental textbooks,15 +0810830272,"The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts Movies ...a fascinating collection of film listings...a unique reference work that achieves the difficult and neglected task of providing an exhaustive filmography for a popular genre. (Arba )...offers an incredible resource, listing virtually every major and minor karate movie made in the United States and overseas. ...contains interesting tidbits on many titles. (Intelligencer-Record ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Bill and Karen Palmer have been film reviewers for the Madison Square Garden Network TV show, ""Martial Arts World"", since 1985. Ric Meyers, movie columnist for ""Inside Kung Fu"" magazine, created the fanzine, ""Martial Arts Movie Associates"" (MAMA).",arts & photography;books;education & reference;encyclopedias;film & television;genre films;history;humanities;humor & entertainment;movies;new;performing arts;pop culture;reference;used & rental textbooks,15 +0205269133,"After the Revolution: PACs, Lobbies, and the Republican Congress This edited collection of original commissioned essays tells the important story of how interest groups and PACs (Political Action Committees) from business, labor, and other activist organizations have worked with the changing rules governing lobbying and ""sea change"" provided by the Republican Revolution in 1994 to try to achieve their particular goals.This book shows how Congress and interest groups have interacted, how the current system works, and how certain changes may affect these relationships in the future. The essays, describing the lobbying tactics of business groups like AT, labor groups like AFL-CIO, and membership groups like The Sierra Club are written by accomplished political scientists who tell the stories in compelling and provocative ways, and describe how each group has handled the changes under the New Republican Congress.Anyone with an interest in campaigns, elections, and Congress.",books;education & reference;elections;elections & political process;general;government;legislative branch;new;political parties;political science;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social sciences;united states;used & rental textbooks,15 +B00005B0BM,"Oregon Scientific BAR338PA ExactSet Projection Clock with Cable-Free Weather Forecaster This versatile system forecasts local weather; automatically sets and updates the time, day, and date; keeps track of the indoor temperature; and employs a remote, wireless sensor to record the outdoor temperature up to 100 feet away. For forecasting weather within 12 to 24 hours, the 6-1/4-by-4-1/4-inch monitor employs a built-in electronic barometric-pressure sensor and then displays the upcoming weather with an icon (sunny, partly sunny, cloudy, rain/snow) on its backlit LCD screen. For keeping track of time, the monitor is equipped with a radio receiver tuned to the U.S. atomic clock; this enables the monitor to maintain split-second accuracy by automatically adjusting, if necessary, to the atomic clock's signals six times every 24 hours. From those signals, the monitor also displays the date, the day, and the time zone for which the user has set the clock. Also, the clock automatically adjusts for daylight saving time and for leap year. The monitor beams the time and the outdoor temperature onto a wall or ceiling in large, red numerals for easy readability. If the monitor is in battery-mode (four AA batteries included), pressing the clock's snooze bar will beam the data for five seconds. If the monitor is plugged into a wall socket with an AC adapter (included), the projection will be available either for five seconds with the snooze bar or continuously if a continuous-beam control is set. The projection beam comes from a device mounted next to the clock. The device pivots so the beam can be projected onto any surface, and a dial focuses the beam for clarity. You can also choose to have the temperature displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. --Fred Brack This high-tech barometer projects the time and temperature on the wall or ceiling. Featuring a back-lit LCD display, the main unit shows the time and temperature, weather forecast icons and a U.S. map with 4 time zones. The projection unit rotates from front to back 180 and includes manual focusing and image-reverse. The wireless, splash-proof remote thermo sensor is good up to 100' away with a 433 MHz transmission frequency, while the auto-synch clock is set by a signal from the U.S. Atomic Clock and includes a daily crescendo alarm with snooze. Uses 4 AA batteries and 3 AA batteries, included. For continuous projection, use the included 3V AC/DC power adapter. Imported. 4Hx6Wx1-1/2D"".",all oregon scientific;clocks;garden center;home & kitchen;home décor;lawn & garden;oregon scientific;outdoor décor;outdoor thermometers;patio;projection clocks;specialty clocks;weather instruments;weather monitoring clocks;weather monitors,15 +0631182640,"Norbert Elias: An Introduction Elias...described here as one of the outstanding social thinkers of the twentieth century. His work and thinking went further, if the chapter scheme is a fair indication - it includes discussion of the theory of knowledge and the sciences and indeed of humanity as a whole. --Books Ireland --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.",20th century;biographies & memoirs;books;ethnic & national;europe;history;humanities;ireland;irish;modern (16th-21st centuries);new;politics & social sciences;social sciences;sociology;used & rental textbooks,15 +0446678082,"Every Day I Love You More (Just Not Today): Lessons in Loving One Person for Life In prose that's alternately breezy and pointed, Shulins offers a collection of brief anecdotal essays on plucking out Cupid's slings and arrows and replenishing the spirit of a lifelong marriage. Many of her musings focus on keeping love alive by resuscitating old memories of falling in love. Others concern the little ways that couples ease daily friction, whether through mental exercises (such as imagining what would happen if spouses locked in a frustrating pattern were to reverse roles) or by judiciously doling out a little white lie when one's partner asks, ""Do I look paunchy?"" Shulins does not dwell on the difficult (she mentions her multiple miscarriages and decision not to adopt children without elaboration), and often edges into gender stereotypes and romantic clich?s in her effort to lightly poke fun at long-term lovers. Readers looking for substantial insights may find her advice trite and inadequate (e.g., she advises holding hands with one's spouse at the movies as a way to spice up a too-familiar sex life, and advises full-time working mothers who still do most of the housework to ""get over it""), while those looking for a sweet-tempered celebration of marriage may recoil from apparent flashes of hostility that are sometimes barely concealed in the guise of humor. Still, less sentimental readers may appreciate this down-to-earth look at making a traditional marriage last. (Jan. 9) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Nancy Shulins worked for the Associated Press for 21 years. The first woman in the news organization's 150-year history to be given the title Special Correspondent, Shulins earned two Pulitzer Prize nominations along with a Clarion and numerous other awards.",books;contemporary;family relationships;fitness & dieting;health;interpersonal relations;literature & fiction;marriage;parenting & relationships;politics & social sciences;psychology & counseling;relationships;self-help;sexuality;social sciences,15 +0879694769,"The Statue Within: An Autobiography A French biologist who views science as ""the most elevating . . . revolt against the incoherence of the universe,"" Jacob won the 1965 Nobel Prize in medicine for his work on gene regulation. This gripping, smoothly translated memoir records not only Jacob's professional achievements but seeks to reveal ""the hardest kernel of his character,"" which he likens to an unfinished statue. Against a background of WW II and the dawn of DNA research, Jacob evokes and connects his former selvesthe solitary, imaginative, Parisian schoolboy, the groping adolescent and medical student, the Free French fighter in Africa and the severely wounded survivor who regained his health and discovered his vocation. Along with the intellectual ferment of the laboratory and exchanges with colleagues at international colloquia, Jacob surmises that the breadth of his personal experiences provided a philosophical urgency that contributed to his success as a scientist. A profound humanist, he describes genetic breakthroughs with the same elation as his Saharan battles and the wonder of parenthood. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. In this sensitive and thoughtful autobiography, Jacob, who won the Nobel Prize in medicine, examines the factors that formed his personality. He recounts how family, friends, infatuations, school, World War II, and his service in the Free French Army helped shape him into becoming a dedicated scientist. His work at the Pasteur Institute and collaboration with Jacques Monod provide a beautiful example of science as process: the testing of ideas in reality, the value of open international communication between researchers, and the importance of criticism. A book of wide appeal, enthusiastically recommended. Frank Reiser, Nassau Community Coll., Garden City, N.Y.Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Text: English, French (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.",administration & medicine economics;biographies & memoirs;biological sciences;biology;biology & life sciences;books;medical books;medical history & records;molecular biology;new;professionals & academics;science & math;science & mathematics;scientists;used & rental textbooks,15 +1558608710,"The Sourcebook of Parallel Computing (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design) Sourcebook of Parallel Computing is an indispensable reference for parallel-computing consultants, scientists, and researchers, and a valuable addition to any computer science library. -Distributed Systems Online""The Sourcebook for Parallel Computing gives a thorough introduction to parallel applications, software technologies, enabling technologies, and algorithms. This is a great book that I highly recommend to anyone interested in a comprehensive and thoughtful treatment of the most important issues in parallel computing. "" -Horst Simon, Director, Director, NERSC, Berkeley""The Sourcebook builds on the important work done at the Center for Research on Parallel Computation and within the academic community for over a decade. It is a definitive text on Parallel Computing and should be a key reference for students, researchers and practitioners in the field.""-Francine Berman, Director, San Diego Supercomputer Center and the National Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure ""The Sourcebook for Parallel Computing gives a thorough introduction to parallel applications, software technologies, enabling technologies, and algorithms. This is a great book that I highly recommend to anyone interested in a comprehensive and thoughtful treatment of the most important issues in parallel computing. "" -Horst Simon, Director, Director, NERSC, Berkeley""The Sourcebook builds on the important work done at the Center for Research on Parallel Computation and within the academic community for over a decade. It is a definitive text on Parallel Computing and should be a key reference for students, researchers and practitioners in the field.""-Francine Berman, Director, San Diego Supercomputer Center and the National Partnership for Advanced Computational InfrastructureParallel Computing is a compelling vision of how computation can seamlessly scale from a single processor to virtually limitless computing power. Unfortunately, the scaling of application performance has not matched peak speed, and the programming burden for these machines remains heavy. The applications must be programmed to exploit parallelism in the most efficient way possible. Today, the responsibility for achieving the vision of scalable parallelism remains in the hands of the application developer.This book represents the collected knowledge and experience of over 60 leading parallel computing researchers. They offer students, scientists and engineers a complete sourcebook with solid coverage of parallel computing hardware, programming considerations, algorithms, software and enabling technologies, as well as several parallel application case studies. The Sourcebook of Parallel Computing offers extensive tutorials and detailed documentation of the advanced strategies produced by research over the last two decades Features:Provides a solid background in parallel computing technologiesExamines the technologies available and teaches students and practitioners how to select and apply themPresents case studies in a range of application areas including Chemistry, Image Processing, Data Mining, Ocean Modeling and Earthquake SimulationConsiders the future development of parallel computing technologies and the kinds of applications they will support Jack Dongarra is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Tennessee and Distinguished Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He specializes in numerical algorithms in linear algebra, parallel computing, mathematical software development, use of advanced computer architectures, programming methodology, and tools for parallel computers.Ian Foster is Senior Scientist in the Mathematics and Computer Science Division at Argonne National Laboratory, where he also leads the Distributed Systems Laboratory, and Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Chicago. His research concerns techniques, tools, and algorithms for high-performance distributed computing, parallel computing, and computational science. Foster led the research and development of software for the I-WAY wide-area distributed computing experiment, which connected supercomputers, databases, and other high-end resources at 17 sites across North America (a live experiment at the Supercomputing conference of 1995).Geoffrey Fox is a Distinguished Professor of Informatics, Computing and Physics and Associate Dean of Graduate studies and Research in the School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University. He has taught and led many research groups at Caltech and Syracuse University, previously. He received his Ph.D. from Cambridge University, U.K. Fox is well known for his comprehensive work and extensive publications in parallel architecture, distributed programming, grid computing, web services, and Internet applications. His book on Grid Computing (coauthored with F. Berman and Tony Hey) is widely used by the research community. He has produced over 60 Ph.D. students in physics, computer science and engineering over the years.William Gropp is a senior computer scientist and associate director of the Mathematics and Computer Science Division at Argonne National Lab. He is also a senior scientist in the Computer Science department at the University of Chicago and a senior fellow in the Argonne-University of Chicago Computation Institute. His research interests are in parallel computing, software for scientific computing, and numerical methods for partial differential equations. He has played a major role in the development of the MPI message-passing standard.p> Ken Kennedy is the Ann and John Doerr Professor of Computational Engineering and Director of the Center for High Performance Software Research (HiPerSoft) at Rice University. He is a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Association for Computing Machinery, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has been a member of the National Academy of Engineering since 1990. From 1997 to 1999, he served as cochair of the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC). For his leadership in producing the PITAC report on funding of information technology research, he received the Computing Research Association Distinguished Service Award (1999) and the RCI Seymour Cray HPCC Industry Recognition Award (1999). Professor Kennedy has published over 150 technical articles and supervised 34 Ph.D. dissertations on programming support software for high-performance computer systems. In recognition of his contributions to software for high-performance computation, he received the 1995 W. Wallace McDowell Award, the highest research award of the IEEE Computer Society. In 1999, he was named the third recipient of the ACM SIGPLAN Programming Languages Achievement Award.Linda Torczon is a principal investigator on the Massively Scalar Compiler Project at Rice University, and the Grid Application Development Software Project sponsored by the next Generation Software program of the National Science Foundation. She also serves as the executive director of HiPerSoft and of the Los Alamos Computer Science Institute. Her research interests include code generation, interprocedural dataflow analysis and optimization, and programming environments.Andy White is the Special Projects Director for the Weapons Physics Directorate at Los Alamos National Laboratory. This newLab oratory enterprise focuses on research issues in computer and computational sciencesassociated with employing the largest, most complex computational resources to address important national issues such as stockpile stewardship, energy and environment,systems biology, nanotechnology and crisis management.",aerospace;books;computer science;computers & technology;design & architecture;education & reference;engineering;hardware;languages & tools;new;parallel processing computers;professional & technical;programming;programming languages;used & rental textbooks,15 +0195154053,"The Science of False Memory (Oxford Psychology Series) ""The Science of False Memory is at once comprehensive and ""deep."" Brainerd and Reyna have crafted an account of human memory and its foibles that is ensconced in the history of psychology yet is so thoroughly up to date that it can be used in virtually any memory course at any level. It is slam dunk of a book, and I found myself reading far more of it than I had time to read--all because I found the authors' analysis so compelling and the writing so good."" --Stephen J. Ceci, The Helen L. Carr Professor of Developmental Psychology, Cornell University""As two who have been in the forefront of the science of false memory, Brainerd and Reyna have culled the massive literature, captured the basic theories, and presented the key issues in a masterful fashion. This is the definitive work on false memories . . . everything you might want to know about them and more."" --Elizabeth F. Loftus, Distinguished Professor, University of California, Irvine, and author of Eyewitness Testimony""This book is not written only for psychologists studying memory errors, but for police investigators, for lawyers and judges, and for social workers and psychiatrists, among others. There is no other book that provides so complete an overview of the critical issues surrounding the puzzling tendency people have to remember events differently from the way they originally happened or, in the most dramatic cases, to vividly remember events that never happened at all. I highly recommend it."" --Henry L. Roediger, III, James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor, Washington University in St Louis""False memories are a hot topic in psychological research and a major issue for society. The Science of False Memory provides a compelling scholarly analysis that ranges from laboratory studies to cases in the courtroom. Written by two leaders in the field, this book is must reading for memory researchers, psychologists, and anyone else interested in understanding why people sometimes remember events that never happened."" --Daniel L. Schacter, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of The Seven Sins of Memory.""Brainerd and Reyna offer an authoritative overview of contemporary research on 'errors of commission in memory reports'... The book will interest the authors' fellow memory researchers, but it will also reward anyone curious as to why people often remember events differently from how they actually happened and why some people have vivid memories of events that never happened.""--Science""Brainerd and Reyna (both, human development, Cornell Univ.) offer here a comprehensive scholarly treatment of research in false memory. After an excellent chapter on its history, they summarize nine basic paradigms in false memory research and review the major theories...the volume should be useful not only in the academy but also to those involved with law enforcement and the courts...Highly recommended.""--CHOICE""False memory is a developing field; however, for the time being, this book is definitive, and shows how far the study of false memory has advanced from supposition to science.""--Fortean Times""The Science of False Memory shows all the signs of a work that is likely to be recognized for many years as a classic in the psychology of memory. Brainerd and Reyna have written a work that is simultaneously thorough in its scientific coverage and accessible to the educated layperson. It is breathtaking in its scholarly contribution.""--reene C. J. Brainerd is at Cornell University. V. F. Reyna is at Cornell University.",behavioral sciences;books;clinical psychology;cognitive;cognitive psychology;experimental psychology;fitness & dieting;health;medical books;new;psychology;psychology & counseling;science & math;social sciences;used & rental textbooks,15 +0816514801,"Burntwater The Burntwater of Scott Thybony's title is a place you will not find on any map: a tiny point on the vast Colorado Plateau, its name commemorates a Navajo shepherd's once having melted ice by building a circle of fire. Traveling through this magical land, Thybony takes us along on a quest to understand the traditional Navajo blessing Hozho naninaadoo, Go in beauty. This is, he writes, not the beauty of surfaces alone, but an indwelling beauty that enfolds and completes, a life-restoring beauty. Full of anthropology, geology, and history, Thybony's book wanders into haunted side-canyons and over tall mountains. His love of this austere land is evident at every turn, and his essays deepen our understanding of the beauty that lies all around us. A thoughtful journey into little-known spots along the Colorado Plateau. Thybony, a northern Arizonabased writer locally known for a comprehensive guide to hiking the Grand Canyon, has an affinity for places not found on any map. The Burntwater of his title is one, a place whose Navajo name commemorates a shepherd's having melted ice there by building a circle of fire around it; elsewhere he takes us to other poetically named places like Crazy Jug Point, Tsegi, and Oraibi. Thybony is on a quest to understand the traditional Navajo blessing Hzh naninaadoo (``Go in beauty''), a formula that younger Navajo consider old-fashioned but that stayed with Thybony from the moment he first heard it. ``Only later did I learn about the Navajo idea of beauty and how it moves through life like a wind,'' he writes. ``It's not the beauty of surfaces alone, but an indwelling beauty that enfolds and completes, a life-restoring beauty.'' Informed by a deep knowledge of anthropology, geology, and history, Thybony's quest takes us inside the rock home of the Hopi elder Don Talayesva, author of the classic autobiography Sun Chief, ``a man running from angels''; into haunted side-canyons along the Colorado River, where Thybony affectingly recalls his brother's death in an airplane crash over Grand Canyon; and into the backcountry of western New Mexico, the birthplace of the atomic bomb and of a world ``where the dead could no longer be counted, where numbers gave way to sheer mass, where death became nameless.'' The author's love of the land is evident at every turn, and his essays deepen our understanding of both these mysterious places and of people who seek beauty within and without them. Gracefully written, this is outstanding reading for armchair travelers and habitus of the Four Corners country alike. -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. ""A thoughtful journey into little-known spots along the Colorado Plateau. . . . Informed by a deep knowledge of anthropology, geology, and history. . . . The author's love of the land is evident at every turn, and his essays deepen our understanding of both these mysterious places and of people who seek beauty within and without them. Gracefully written, this is outstanding reading for armchair travelers and habitus of the Four Corners country alike."" Kirkus Reviews ""He knows the place well, yet is constantly learning from it. And he is able to communicate this in a way that takes the reader along."" Christian Science Monitor ""What Thybony appears to offer readers is the spirit of wanderlust. Sometimes it's important just to hit the road. Too rarely these days do we travel without an agenda or chat with the locals. Away from the main tourist places, Thybony suggests, is an American Southwest waiting to be discovered, explored and enjoyed."" Rocky Mountain News In Navajo country, where the land is thick with legends and forgotten histories, a writer sets out to find a place that no longer exists except on a few old maps: Burntwater. The story opens when two friends get stuck in a remote pocket of the desert as a winter storm moves in. They are taking a wandering route across the Four Corners region, curving through Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona on a long arc into the mythic heart of the country. As they travel, the author calls up past experiences in this land where the past flows seamlessly into the present. He remembers a medicine man whose chanting could start the cold engine of a Volkswagen. He describes an act of sabotage against an oil company by two Vietnam vets armed with deer rifles. He recalls how a winter of herding sheep for a Navajo family and a search for a Hopi known as the Sun Chief led him further into a human landscape as strange and compelling as the terrain. This book takes the backroads, crossing the Colorado Plateau from the headwaters of the Virgin River to the mouth of the Dirty Devil, from the badlands below Twin Angels to a remote mesa in Bandelier. As the miles go by and the stories unfold, there is a growing sense of mystery, of words not spoken, of messages carried on the wind. Reaching the Shrine of the Stone Lions, the writer recounts a near-fatal descent into the Grand Canyon where he finds a way to reconnect with the beauty of life. There his journey ends with an emotional punch that goes straight to the mind and the heart. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.",americas;books;history;humor;humor & entertainment;mountain;nature & ecology;nature writing;rural life;science & math;state & local;travel;travel writing;united states;west,15 +0262012170,"Digital Phoenix: Why the Information Economy Collapsed and How It Will Rise Again Abramson, a lawyer with a Ph.D. in computer science and an interest in microeconomics, has an explanation for the dot-com bubble's collapse based in classical economics: confused by network theorists, giddy investors assumed well-timed dot-com startups would reap monopoly profits from a geometrically expanding Web (hence the bubble), while, in fact, the Internet proved a hotbed of cutthroat price competition where profits are hard to come by (hence the collapse). With that out of the way, the bulk of Abramson's book is taken up with what he sees as the engine for new growth: intellectual property rights. Case studies include the Microsoft antitrust case, the rise of Linux as an open source alternative to Windows, and the recording industry's battle against free downloading channels like Napster. Abramson gives an intricate but lucid and engaging account of these controversies, illuminating the interplay of copyright and patent law, technology and marketing. He makes a case both for the government's role in policing abuses of intellectual property rightsMicrosoft, he believes, is indeed a monopolistand for a relaxed intellectual property regime that fosters competition and innovation. (June) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. ""Abramson gives an intricate but lucid and engaging account of these controversies, illuminating the interplay of copyright and patent law, technology and marketing. He makes a case both for the government's role in policing abuses of intellectual property rights Microsoft, he believes, is indeed a monopolistand for a relaxed intellectual property regime that fosters competition and innovation."" Publishers Weekly"" Digital Phoenix is a brilliant explanation of the law, economics, and technology behind the information technology revolution in my view, the best book on this topic on the market."" Robert Litan, Vice President, Research and Policy, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation""The Microsoft antitrust trial, the ascent of Linux, the rise and fall of Napster Abramson not only masterfully retells each of these foundational stories of the digital economy, he explains why they mattered, how they fit into the 'New Economy,' and what they portend for the next information technology boom. This is mandatory reading for anyone who wants to understand what makes our digital economy tick."" Fred von Lohmann, Electronic Frontier Foundation""A compelling explanation of the forces that produced the 1990s technology boom and bust."" Choice"" Digital Phoenix is a brilliant explanation of the law, economics, and technology behind the information technology revolutionin my view, the best book on this topic on the market."" Robert Litan , Vice President, Research and Policy, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation""The Microsoft antitrust trial, the ascent of Linux, the rise and fall of NapsterAbramson not only masterfully retells each of these foundational stories of the digital economy, he explains why they mattered, how they fit into the 'New Economy,' and what they portend for the next information technology boom. This is mandatory reading for anyone who wants to understand what makes our digital economy tick."" Fred von Lohmann , Electronic Frontier Foundation""Stuart Biegel explores the dilemmas of present-day cyberspace with the confidence of a native Netizen, the sharp eye of an anthropologist, and the incisiveness of a lawyer. The result is a book that is true to the spirit of the Net without deifying it--a nuanced study that synthesizes the best understandings we have of when, where, and how to apply the elements of the contemporary regulatory toolbox to the global Internet.""--Jonathan Zittrain, Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation, University of Oxford""This is a timely and sophisticated study of how three multilateral development banks have dealt with demands to incorporate a serious environmental agenda into their lending strategies for Central and Eastern Europe. Gutner shows how each institution's shareholder commitment to a green agenda interacts with the overall development strategies of that institution to affect its ability to implement successful environmental projects in recipient countries. This is an important study of some of the challenges international institutions face in responding to increasingly diverse demands from their expanding constituencies.""--Steven Weber, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Institute of International Studies, University of California, Berkeley, author of *The Success of Open Source*Please note: Endorser gives permission to excerpt from quote.""*Communication Researchers and Policymaking* offers a rich and kaleidoscopic showcase of ways in which communications researchers can contribute to pressing telecommunications policy issues. In assembling this volume, Sandra Braman has sounded a call for the field to reinvigorate its goals and methods to suit a breathtaking set of cross-disciplinary challenges.""--Jonathan Zittrain, Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation, University of Oxford""*Digital Phoenix* is a brilliant explanation of the law, economics, and computer science behind the information technology revolution -- in my view, the best book on this topic on the market. Even readers who think they know something about IT will learn from it. Those who are less well acquainted with the subject but want to learn will find it a thoroughly enjoyable reference that will tell them what they need to know. It will also go a long way toward enabling them to catch up to what the 'experts' think they know about the IT revolution.""--Robert E. Litan, Vice President, Research and Policy, Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationPlease note: The first sentence may be excerpted for use in the catalogue.""The Microsoft antitrust trial, the ascent of Linux, the rise and fall of Napster -- Abramson not only masterfully retells each of these foundational stories of the digital economy, he explains why they mattered, how they fit into the 'New Economy,' and what they portend for the next information technology boom. This is mandatory reading for anyone who wants to understand what makes our digital economy tick.""--Fred von Lohmann, Electronic Frontier Foundation""Turow has beautifully sketched the rich history of customer categorization -- attempts both large and small to place consumers into boxes and then narrow their choices or fields of view accordingly. His analysis comes at a time when electronic commerce, both on- and offline, is poised to offer more boxes and do more with them. He offers valuable policy recommendations to help customers make sense of the corporate terrain they inhabit, and explains why 'privacy policy' won't solve most of these problems.""--Jonathan Zittrain, Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation, University of Oxford Bruce Abramson received a PhD in computer science from Columbia University and a law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. He has held positions with the faculties of the University of Southern California and Carnegie Mellon. His consulting and legal practice, based in Washington, DC, focuses on issues related to the digital economy. Abramson is also the author of The Informationist blog, which chronicles ""life during the transition from industrial age to information age.""",biography & history;books;business & investing;communication & media studies;communications;company profiles;e-commerce;economics;industries & professions;politics & social sciences;science & math;skills;social sciences;technology;theory,15 +1568363230,"Sorrow Mountain: The Journey of a Tibetan Warrior Nun Born in 1933 as the only child of a Tibetan village chieftain in the eastern province of Kham, Pachen refused an arranged marriage in hope of leading a monastic life. As Chinese troops hardened their grip on Tibet in 1958, she assumed her father's role upon his death, helping to lead the Tibetan resistance until her capture by the Chinese in 1960. Told to confess her crimes against the Chinese army and that if she didn't yield she would die, the Tibetan stood her ground. ""When our time comes, each of us dies. There is nothing we can do,"" she explains. Although hundreds of thousands of Tibetans were killed along with many wild animals (to teach Tibetans to surrender their ""superstitious"" reverence of living things), Pachen was imprisoned for 21 years instead. Near starvation, she would rejoice if she found a worm to eat in the soil that she worked at labor camps. (One prisoner died from gouging out the innards of a dead horse buried in the field and consuming them, feces and all.) Asked what saved her, she replied, ""The wish to see His Holiness,"" the Dalai Lama. As Pachen, who was released in 1980, concludes in an account that is more notable for its wrenching drama and its author's courage than for the style in which it is told, ""As for me, the story will go like this: She led her people to fight against the Chinese.... She worked to save the ancient spiritual teachings. When I die, just my story will be left."" Agent, Eileen Cope of Barbara Lowenstein Associates; foreign rights sold in the U.K., Italy, Germany and Holland; 7-city author tour. (Feb.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. As a contented teen, Pachen, daughter of a Tibetan village chieftain, dreamt of a life devoted to Buddhist practice. But she encountered numerous, intractable obstacles. First, her father arranged an unwanted marriage--and, although he eventually relented, more troubles soon appeared. In 1958 the Chinese occupied Eastern Tibet; the resulting distress contributed to her father's death and prompted Pachen to take a leadership role in the resistance. She was captured and spent 21 years in brutal Chinese prisons as her country and culture disintegrated at the hands of the occupiers. This plain-spoken chronicle joins Palden Gyatso's The Autobiography of a Tibetan Monk (Grove, 1997) in illuminating the overwhelming religious, cultural, and human tragedy in recent Tibetan history. Recommended for all popular collections despite this reviewer's discomfort with Donnelley's (Boundary Water) admission that she has ""taken liberties to include outside stories and details where necessary in order to give a fuller picture of the tragedy .""--James R. Kuhlman, Univ. of North Carolina Lib., Asheville Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Pachen was imprisoned for 21 years by the Chinese because of her resistance to their invasion of her country. Fearful of recapture following her release in 1981, she escaped to India, where she practices her religion and advocates for Tibetan causes. In this book, she recalls a carefree girlhood as the only child of a Tibetan chieftain. When her father died, shortly after the Chinese invasion began, Pachen tried to merge her need to fulfill the duties of her father's only heir--to assist the resistance effort--and her personal spiritual needs. She helps assemble an army and plots resistance strategy. And although it is against Buddhist principles, she vows to kill, if necessary, to resist the Chinese invasion. When it comes, Pachen must flee her village and is later captured and imprisoned. Through her religion, she was able to separate the spiritual from the physical and thus endure brutal torture. Pachen intersperses the account of her life and spiritual journey with Buddhist prayers and dreams that show a desire for peace and enlightened spirituality. Vanessa Bush --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. ANI PACHEN lives in Dharamsala, India, where she devotes her time to her spiritual practices. She has chosen Dharamsala as her home in order to be near the Dalai Lama and his Tibetan Government in Exile. She continues to take part in demonstrations for a free Tibet, and speaks to people from around the world who have conic to hear her story. She has become a heroine in the Tibetan community. ADELAIDE DONNELLEY lives in Berkeley, California, near her two sons. She has worked as a psychologist, photographer, and write and has recently completed work on Boundary Water, a memoir. She and Ani have spent time together both in India and the United States, collaborating on the book.",( d );a-z;biographies & memoirs;books;dalai;lama;leaders & notable people;memoirs;new;people;religion & spirituality;religious;specific groups;used & rental textbooks;women,15 +1564161730,"Lost Hound and Other Hunting Stories and Poems This is broader and deeper than a treatise on hunting; rather, it is a touchstone for one's sporting sensibilities and a wellspring for the rural condition. (James L. Young, MFH )You don't have to be an enthusiast to enjoy Lost Hound and Other Stories and Poems, written by Robert L. Ashcom, who has served as huntsman and is currently a school teacher by vocation and foxhunter for sport. This engaging collection of 21 entries includes a few poems among the stories. (Lauren Giannini In and Around Horse Country )Delightful reminiscences and poetry by the Charlottesville native, a former joint Master and Huntsman of the Tryon (NC) Hounds, now an English professor living in Warrenton. (Albemarle ) Robert L. Ashcom is an associate professor of English at Lord Fairfax Community College. He lives in Warrenton, Virginia, and has been a foxhunter his whole life.",action & adventure;american;anthologies;books;equestrian;genre fiction;horses;hunting;hunting & fishing;individual sports;literature & fiction;poetry;short stories;sports & outdoors;united states,15 +0023611367,"C for Scientists and Engineers Assuming no previous knowledge of C, this is the only book to thoroughly teach the C programming language while providing a wealth of current, real-world applications and examples drawn from the scientific and engineering fields. As engineers and scientists switch to C from Fortran in increasing numbers, this book solidly prepares students in these fields with numerous end-of-chapter exercises, complete and annotated program listings, and ample reference material all geared specifically towards their fields of study. Thus, it allows students to fully exploit the potential uses of C in their chosen fields. This book, based on the best-seller APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING IN ANSI C, includes one of the clearest introductions to C programming available, and assumes no prior programming knowledge. Their new book reflects the clear presentation and excellent examples and programming exercises for which the authors have become well known. Includes nearly 300 numbered examples which show the purpose of various C features and explains how to use C in a wide range of environments. Common programming error sections highlight easily misunderstood aspects of the C language. Of interest to engineers and scientists.",books;c & c++ windows programming;computer science;computers & technology;development;education & reference;languages & tools;mathematics;microsoft;new;programming;programming languages;science & math;software;used & rental textbooks,15 +1933354143,"Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing but the Truth (Akashic Noir series) (No. 3) Tim McLoughlin was born and raised in Brooklyn. His debut novel, Heart of the Old Country (Akashic), was hailed as reminiscent of James T. Farrell's Studs Lonigan and George Orwell's Down and Out in Paris. He was editor of Brooklyn Noir, first in the Akashic Noir Series, as well as Brooklyn Noir 2 and Brooklyn Noir 3. An Edgar Award-winning novelist, Thomas Adcock is a veteran newspaper and magazine journalist. He divides his time between a Manhattan apartment and an eighteenth-century farmhouse in upstate New York.",anthologies;anthologies & literary collections;biographies & memoirs;books;general;literature & fiction;mid atlantic;murder & mayhem;mystery;northeast;thriller & suspense;travel;true accounts;true crime;united states,15 +0415268672,"American Civilization 'American Civilization is particularly good at covering the basics while including many important issues left out of most general scholarly texts on American society... it is an approachable text for introducing subjects, it isn't too long or comprehensive, and it is cheap, so students will buy it if told to do so.' Ijonathan Parker, Keele University 'I find this book excellent for current information about the US. It is particularly useful for the society course, in which we deal with present US society and culture and current issues.' IFelicity Hand, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain 'I particularly like the historical outlines, focus on key institutions, focus on the historically explained diversity of the American population and integration of current issues. The book achieves a high degree of comprehensiveness.' IBrigitte Georgi-Findlay, Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany David Mauk is Senior Lecturer in English at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and is also the author of The Colony that Rose from the Sea: Norwegian Maritime Migration and Community in Brooklyn. John Oakland is Senior Lecturer in English at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the author of British Civilization and A Dictionary of British Institutions.",americas;books;education & reference;geography;historical study & educational resources;history;human geography;humanities;new;politics & government;politics & social sciences;social history;social sciences;united states;used & rental textbooks,15 +0029059909,"The Limits of Air Power: The American Bombing of North Vietnam ""[Clodfelter] has done us all a great favor with this book because he has stimulated thinking about our past and our opportunities for the future. He has graphically told the story of political indecision in the use of military force for limited objectives.""Airpower Journal (Airpower Journal )""Clodfelter's summary should be required reading for Air Force officers, politicians, and civilian theorists. Equally important, it will enlighten any citizen interested in knowing whether the Air Force is prepared to do its job.""New York Times (New York Times )[The books] usefulness for todays military commanders is to remind them that an initial analysis about a military campaign does not always stand the test of time. The supreme test of a strategic bombing campaigns efficiency should be measured against a nations war aims and this may take some time to emerge.Royal Air Force/CAS Reading List (Royal Air Force/CAS Reading List 20080616) --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Mark Clodfelter is a professor of military history at the National War College in Washington, DC. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.",aerospace;americas;asia;aviation;books;engineering;history;humanities;middle east;military;new;professional & technical;united states;used & rental textbooks;vietnam war,15 +1403911916,"Authoring a PhD Thesis: How to Plan, Draft, Write and Finish a Doctoral Dissertation ""Dunleavy illuminates the management of text. Following his recommended disciplines, he has produced an elegant, witty and spare guide for the perplexed student.""--Herman Schwartz, University of Virginia""Authoring a PhD Thesis is superb. It is so in three ways: tone; nature of the advice offered; the fact that the book itself is an exemplary illustration of the principles it recommends. After reading it, it is hard to see how many PhD students ever managed to write an acceptable thesis without reading it.""--John Peck, Cardiff University""Pleasantly written, containing a lot of helpful suggestions, sound advice, and illuminating insights into the process of writing a thesis.""--Giseline Kuipers, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands""...elegantly written and contains crisp and incisive insights. I will recommend this book widely to students because it will help them significantly with the successful completion of their PhD thesis...I have gained some good ideas from reading the text.""--Wyn Grant, Warwick University Patrick Dunleavy is Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science, and a member of the Academy of the Social Sciences, London.",authorship;books;college & university;creative writing & composition;education;education & reference;education theory;humanities;literature;new;publishing & books;research & publishing guides;schools & teaching;used & rental textbooks;writing,15