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The Gulf of Mexico: A Treasury of Resources in the American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gore, Robert H., PUBLISHER: Pineapple Press (FL), - Only book available on this great body of water - Synopsis of the history, geology, geography, oceanography, biology, ecology, and economics of the Gulf - Traces the economic use of the Gulf from the Mayans to present-day offshore oil companies - Explores every discrete ecological community in the Gulf - For those who live or vacation on the Gulf and wants to know the full story of their watery backyard

Fencing the Sky

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galvin, James, PUBLISHER: Picador USA, From critically acclaimed author of The Meadow comes a haunting novel of the American West. Circumstances spiral out of control when an accidental murder springs from the best intentions. With one man dead and another on the run, this is a story about violence and how it destroys lives when the land is at stake. This lyrical first novel--long-awaited by the many admirers of James Galvin's "The Meadow"--is nothing less than the story of the disappearance of the American West.

Management of Invasive Weeds

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Inderjit, PUBLISHER: Springer, Biological invasions are one of the major threats to our native biodiversity. The magnitude of biodiversity losses, land degradation and productivity losses of managed and natural ecosystems due to invasive species is enormous. The ecological and environmental aspects of non-native invasive plants are of great importance to (i) understand ecological principles involved in the management of invasives, (ii) ong>designong> management strategies, (iii) find effective management solutions for some of the worst invaders, and (iv) frame policies and regulations. The objectives of this book are to discuss (i) ecological approaches needed to ong>designong> effective management strategies, (ii) recent progress in management methods and tools, (iii) success and failure of management efforts for some of the worst invaders, and (iv) restoration and conservation of invaded land. In an effort to achieve these objectives, contributing authors have strived to provide up-to-date information on the management of non-native invasives. Chapters included in the book are peer-reviewed by international experts working in the area. Readers will get a unique perspective on ecological aspects of the management of invasives. The book will be useful to graduate students, researchers, managers and policy makers involved in the management of exotic invasives.

Architectural Encounters with Essence and Form in Modern

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rowe, Peter G. / Kuan, Seng, PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), Built around snatches of discussion overheard in a Beijing ong>designong> studio, this book explores attitudes toward architecture in China since the opening of the Treaty Ports in the s. Central to the discussion are the concepts of ti and yong, or "essence" and "form," Chinese characters that are used to define the proper arrangement of what should be considered modern and essentially Chinese. Ti and yong have gone through various transformations--for example, from "Chinese learning for essential principles and Western learning for practical application" to "socialist essence and cultural form" and an almost complete reversal to "modern essence and Chinese form." The book opens with a discussion of cultural developments in China in response to the forced opening to the West in the mid-nineteenth century, efforts to reform the Qing dynasty, and the Nationalist and Communist regimes. It then considers the return of overseas-educated Chinese architects and foreign influences on Chinese architecture, four architectural orientations toward tradition and modernity in the s and s, and the controversy over the use of "big roofs" and other sinicizing aspects of Chinese architecture in the s. The book then moves to the hard economic conditions of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, when architecture was almost abandoned, and the beginning of reform and opening up to the outside world in the late s and s. Finally, it looks at the present socialist market economy and Chinese architecture during the still incomplete process of modernization. It closes with a prognosis for the future.

The Red Badge of Courage

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crane, Stephen, PUBLISHER: Smk Books, The Red Badge of Courage is considered one of the most influential works in American literature. The novel, a depiction on the cruelty of the American Civil War, features a young recruit who overcomes initial fears to become a hero on the battlefield. The book made Crane an international success.

Wdm Optical Networks: Concepts, Design, and Algorithms

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Murthy, C. Siva RAM / Gurusamy, Mohan, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall PTR, The complete, example-based guide to advanced WDM networks. -- The first optical network book focused entirely on WDM technology. -- WDM network ong>designong>, architecture, protocols, routing, provisioning, and survivability. -- Includes a detailed preview of next-generation IP-over-WDM networks. Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) and wavelength routing are rapidly becoming the technologies of choice in network infrastructure that must accommodate unprecedented, accelerating demand for bandwidth. WDM Optical Networks: Concepts, ong>Designong>, and Algorithms is a systematic, up-to-date introduction to the fundamental concepts, challenges, and state-of-the-art developments in WDM optical networks. The authors rely extensively on real-world examples, and draw on the latest research to cover optical network ong>designong> and provisioning in far greater depth than any other book. The authors begin by reviewing the compelling advantages of WDM technology, including increased usable bandwidth, reduced processing cost, protocol transparency, and more efficient failure handling. They present detailed, example-driven coverage of WDM network architecture; wavelength routing and rerouting algorithms; and virtual topology ong>designong> and reconfiguration. The book offers advanced ong>designong> and provisioning techniques for ensuring network survivability; and presents detailed introductions to advanced optical multicast routing, as well as next-generation IP-over-WDM optical Internets.

Land and Labor in the Greek World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burford, Alison / Cooper, Alison Burford, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, What value did the Greeks put on farming beyond its capacity to produce food? Who owned the land, and who worked it? Alison Burford examines the Greeks' preoccupation with land and agriculture to understand the nature of their society and culture in general. She focuses on how the need to make the land productive influenced social, economic, and cultural beliefs and practices throughout Greek society. Specific areas of study include land allotment in the early settlements, the function of the antidosis, Xenophon's true intent in his Oeconomicus, the understanding and use of the term peasant, environmental concerns, and nationalist feelings among tied laborers. "Whatever the balance of power and social prestige within a comunity, and however they were expressed in its constitution, landed interests played a critical role in determining political relationships and economic activities. The answer found to the question 'Who labored on the land?' shaped as decisively as anything else the character of Greek society....There can be little doubt that whenever a steady breeze got up about threshing time, most people in the Greek world would have remarked, 'Here was a fine day for winnowing.'" -- from Land and Labor in the Greek World.

Greater Vancouver

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leighton, Douglas, PUBLISHER: Heritage House Publishing, Vancouver is world famous for the beauty of its seaside and its mountain setting. On page after page of this stunning book, spectacular vistas alternate with exquisite details. Vancouver is a city poised on the edge of international fame--a city with great charm, great beauty and great people. This is the Vancouver that is portrayed in this magnificent book. Douglas Leighton, one of Canada's best landscape photographers, has turned his scenic eye to the urban landscape of Vancouver. He has photographed this city's most popular sights with a fresh vision and a keen sense of how to obtain unique and revealing views of familiar landmarks. The result is a collection of some of the finest photographs of Vancouver that have ever been published.

Policies for Cleaner Technology: A New Agenda for Government

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clayton, Tony (Professor of Environment / Spinardi, Graham / Williams, Robin, PUBLISHER: Routledge, A ground-breaking and authoritative study on how to clean up the industrial system as the next stage of industrial development.Using extensive empirical analysis of many of the largest industrial sectors, the authors show how clean technology can be implemented, primarily by the businesses themselves.

Strategic Direction and Development of the School

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davies, Brent / Davies Professo / Davies, Professo, PUBLISHER: Routledge, The government is now training around deputy heads per year towards a new qualification: the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). This book covers the one compulsory module for this qualification which is called Strategic Direction and Development of the School. This book will be essential for all those embarking on the NPQH and those teaching or supervising it.

John C Parkin, Archives & Photography: Reflections on the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fraser, Linda / McMordie, Michael / Simmins, Geoffrey, PUBLISHER: University of Calgary Press, Architectural practice in post-World War II Canada brought substantial change to the face of the Canadian built environment, led by the contribution of John C. Parkin. As senior partner at the Toronto-based architectural firm John B. Parkin Associates (no relation) from to the s, Parkin oversaw the creation of a large number of modernist projects, including hospitals, airports, schools, shopping malls, and factories, and received national recognition for his contributions. This richly illustrated book includes an interview with John C. Parkin and essays that examine the incorporation of art in built architecture, the influence of architectural photography in defining Modern architecture to a Canadian public, the importance of architectural archives, and the corporate structure of a large, highly successful Canadian architectural firm.

The First House: Myth, Paradigm, and the Task of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dripps, R. D., PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), In the first century B.C., Vitruvius Pollio narrated a myth of the origins of dwelling. In a forest clearing, previously isolated and savage people gathered about the embers of a dying fire; from this gathering emerged political institutions, human language, and the construction of permanent shelters. R. D. Dripps finds in this story the foundation of an extensive theory of architecture still able to offer guideposts for architectural practice. Against any tendency toward theoretical disengagement or self-referentiality, Dripps argues that architecture must continue to address important political, cultural, and ecological issues. Ultimately, the role of architecture is to provide the structures that enable us to interpret the world and make it habitable.

Life After Violence: A People's Story of Burundi

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Uvin, Peter, PUBLISHER: Zed Books, Burundi recently emerged from twelve years of civil war. In this book, ordinary Burundians, farmers, artisans, traders, mothers, soldiers and students talk about the past and the future, war and peace, their hopes for a better life and their relationships with each other and the state. Young men, in particular, often seen as the cause of violence, talk about the difficulties of living up to standards of masculinity in an impoverished and war-torn society. Weaving a rich tapestry, Peter Uvin pitches the ideas and aspirations of people on the ground against the assumptions often made by the international development and peace-building agencies. This groundbreaking book on conflict and society in Africa will have profound repercussions for development across the world.

Cadogan Guide Morocco

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rogerson, Barnaby, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, In the fully updated and revised edition of his highly acclaimed guide, Morrocan expert Barnaby Rogerson takes travelers by the hand and leads them through the bustling kasbahs and ancient ruins of this diverse land. Barnaby's sound advice ensures they will taste the finest Morrocan cuisine in handpicked restaurants and delight in the experience of bartering in the souks. His narrative seamlessly interweaves the compelling history of this mesmerizing country with practical details on traveling around and detailed description of both the major and minor sites. Cadogan takes visitors on an exotic journey over the high mountain ranges of the Rif, across the desert plains of Jel and the Rekkam, through the palm-shaded valleys of the Dades, and into the the heart of vibrant capital Marrakech, ensuring that they will enjoy every step of the way.

The Changing Capital Markets of East Asia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cao, Ky / KY Cao, PUBLISHER: Routledge, In recent years, much attention has been given to the unparalleled economic development of East Asia. "The Changing Capital Markets of East Asia" gathers a number of contributors who explore the growing sophistication of capital markets in this area and discuss the possible economic and political consequences. Ky Cao brings together papers that analyze the recent changes in the emerging capital markets of East Asia and the implications that these changes may have for the international and regional capital markets in general. The volume explores global trends and their impact on the region; the changing patterns of capital market activity including the emergence of equity markets; the development of new frameworks of taxation and accounting; and provides case studies of South Korea and Taiwan. In challenging conventional thinking regarding the investigation of East Asian issues, which is usually local in nature, "The Changing Capital Markets of East Asia" provides a rounded view of East Asia's markets via the forces of domestic politics and history as well as of external structural changes.

Historical Perspectives on Climate Change

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fleming, James Rodger, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This intriguing volume provides a thorough examination of the historical roots of global climate change as a field of inquiry, from the Enlightenment to the late twentieth century. Based on primary and archival sources, the book is filled with interesting perspectives on what people have understood, experienced, and feared about the climate and its changes in the past. Chapters explore climate and culture in Enlightenment thought; climate debates in early America; the development of international networks of observation; the scientific transformation of climate discourse; and early contributions to understanding terrestrial temperature changes, infrared radiation, and the carbon dioxide theory of climate. But perhaps most important, this book shows what a study of the past has to offer the interdisciplinary investigation of current environmental problems.

Life on the Dry Line: Working the Land,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mason, Harry Morgan, PUBLISHER: Fulcrum Group, With a clear and detailed voice, Harry Mason describes life and evolution on the vast plains of Kansas.

The Spring House

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tomalin, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Isis, "The Garden House," Ruth Tomalin's previous novel, pictured life between the wars on a country estate in the Forest of Bere, through the eyes of a boy, Ralph, and his guardian, Aunt Lizard. In "The Spring House" we meet Ralph and Lizard early in . Living in a tiny cottage on the Sussex coast, Ralph and Lizard face the tragedies and challenges of wartime with other country dwellers. Poised again for Hitler's expected invasion, the land workers get on with their ancient crafts, and Ralph is soon caught up in their lives - and those of the wild creatures around him.

Cardiac Safety of Noncardiac Drugs: Practical Guidelines for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morganroth, Joel / Gussak, Ihor, PUBLISHER: Humana Press, Basic and clinical researchers from industry and academia detail the preclinical, clinical, and regulatory principles currently used to assess the cardiac safety of new drugs. The authors explain the parameters of cardiac safety at all stages of clinical research and drug development, including both the preclinical and pharmacogenomic aspects generally and the clinical methodologies and technical aspects for investigational drugs based on cardiac repolarization, as defined by the duration of the QTc interval. Additional chapters comprehensively review the application of electrocardiography in clinical research, the fundamentals of ECG interpretation in clinical trials, the statistical analysis plans for ECG data obtained in formal clinical trials, and the practical interpretation of the ECG results. Highlights include practical guidance on how to conduct a thorough ECG Trial in New Drug Development, how to use new ECG and web based technology in clinical research, and how to follow the new FDA requirements for ECG submissions.

Principles of Development

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wolpert, Lewis / Smith, Jim / Lawrence, Peter, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Completely updated and revised in a new edition, Principles of Development presents major principles and concepts in the field for an undergraduate audience. Emphasizing gene control as the key to understanding development, the third edition is written in accessible prose, utilizing an impressive art program - 650 full color figures - as well as summaries and diagrams throughout the text to illuminate conceptually challenging material. In addition, the third edition presents carefully selected articles for further reading that expound on principles covered in the text.

Garden Features and Furniture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stephens, David, PUBLISHER: Conrad Octopus, As the title implies, Garden Features and Furniture focuses on the furnishings of garden spaces. Using his seemingly sixth-sense of garden ong>designong>, Stephens offers countless ideas for improving the aesthetics of the garden. Stunning photographs have become a hallmark of Stephens's garden ong>designong> books and Garden Features and Furniture is no exception. The beautiful photos dovetail smartly with detailed information on how you can make your garden more attractive and exciting.

Moral Law

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kevan, PUBLISHER: P & R Publishing, Demonstrates the value of the Law of God in the believer's life. Based on the insights of the brilliant Puritan writer Anthony Burgess

Sacred Violence: African Christians and Sectarian Hatred in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shaw, Brent D., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, One route to understanding the nature of specifically religious violence is the study of past conflicts. Distinguished ancient historian Brent D. Shaw provides a new analysis of the intense sectarian battles between the Catholic and Donatist churches of North Africa in late antiquity, in which Augustine played a central role as Bishop of Hippo. The development and deployment of images of hatred, including that of the heretic, the pagan, and the Jew, and the modes by which these were most effectively employed, including the oral world of the sermon, were critical to promoting acts of violence. Shaw explores how the emerging ecclesiastical structures of the Christian church, on one side, and those of the Roman imperial state, on the other, interacted to repress or excite violent action. Finally, the meaning and construction of the acts themselves, including the Western idea of suicide, are shown to emerge from the conflict itself. Acquista Ora

Beyond Micro-Credit: Putting Development Back Into

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fisher, Thomas / Sriram, M. S. / Harper, Malcolm, PUBLISHER: Oxfam, Micro-finance is an instrument for development. However, the developmental purposes of microfinance are often lost behind the dominant focus on the technology and management of micro-finance, or on outreach to poor clients. This book challenges the microfinance industry to go beyond such a narrow focus, looking at the range of development goals for which microfinance can be used. These include not only poverty alleviation through providing savings, credit, and insurance, but also promoting livelihoods, empowering women, building people's organizations, and changing institutions. The book richly illustrates each of these from actual micro-finance practice and explores the organizational challenges of combining such development goals with financial service-provision. The book is based on the great diversity of microfinance practice in India, which has developed numerous innovations, from new products for promoting livelihoods to democratic governance. The book provides the most comprehensive analysis available of Indian innovation and practice in microfinance, including detailed analysis of the "self-help groups" in India, comparisons with microfinance in Bangladesh, and the latest performance and impact assessment.

The Early Modern Atlantic Economy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCusker, John J. / Morgan, Kenneth O. / Morgan, Kenneth, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book throws new light on the interlocking commercial relationships of the Atlantic trading world during the centuries ending with the American and French Revolutions. Grouped under four themes--the role of merchants and their connections; the development of trades; imperial economies; and colonial working societies--and written by an international team of economic historians, these essays increase our knowledge and understanding of the transatlantic economy. Contributions include studies of individual businessmen, labor patterns, port cities, branches of trade, and comparative studies of trading nations.

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