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Poke the Box: When Was the Last Time You Did Something for
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Godin, Seth, PUBLISHER: Powered by Amazon, We send our kids to school and obsess about their test scores, their behavior and theirability to fit in.We post a help wanted ad and look for experience, famous colleges and a history of avoiding failure.We invest in companies based on how they did last quarter, not on what they?re going to do tomorrow.So why are we surprised when it all falls apart?Our economy is not static, but we act as if it is. Your position in the world is defined by whatyou instigate, how you provoke, and what you learn from the events you cause. In a worldfilled with change, that's what matters ? yourability to create and learn from change.Poke the Box is a manifesto about producingsomething that's scarce, and thus valuable. Itdemands that you stop waiting for a road mapand start drawing one instead. You know howto do this, you?ve done it before, but along theway, someone talked you out of it.We need your insight and your dreams and your contributions. Hurry.
Ancient Light
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Banville, John, PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group, The Man Booker Prize-winning author of "The Sea" gives us a brilliant, profoundly moving new novel about an actor in the twilight of his life and his career: a meditation on love and loss, and on the inscrutable immediacy of the past in our present lives. Is there any difference between memory and invention? That is the question that fuels this stunning novel, written with the depth of character, the clarifying lyricism, and the heart-wrenching humor that have marked all of John Banville's extraordinary works. And it is the question that haunts Alexander Cleave as he plumbs the memories of his first--and perhaps only--love (he, just fifteen, the woman more than twice his age, the mother of his best friend; the situation impossible, thrilling, devouring, and finally devastating)... and of his daughter, lost to a kind of madness of mind and heart that Cleave can only fail to understand. When his stunted acting career is suddenly, inexplicably revived with a movie role portraying a man who may not be who he says he is, his young leading lady--famous and fragile--unwittingly gives him the opportunity to see with aching clarity the "chasm that yawns between the doing of a thing and the recollection of what was done."
Taming the Great South Land: A History of the Conquest of
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lines, William J., PUBLISHER: University of Georgia Press, William J. Lines traces Australia's history from the continent's geological origins, natural development, and earliest native cultures to its present-day state of population and economic overgrowth at the expense of the fragile environmental balance. In particular, Lines examines the period between Australia's British colonization and the present, illuminating a path of environmental destruction from the colonists' Enlightenment views to the end of our century. Indeed, the author's new afterword startles us with the urgency of Australia's plight. Lines describes in great detail the recent damages done to the continent's land, people, and national integrity in the name of "progress". He writes of continued land exploitation through mining, deforestation, and the excessive animal, plant, and land resource consumption of Australia's burgeoning population. Although he places considerable blame on government officials and economic developers, Lines argues that Western civilization as a whole must change its view of the land and its resources. The scope of Taming the Great South Land reaches far beyond the continental boundaries of Australia and other political world borders. He urges us to recognize the magnitude of our responsibility, as a world community, to preserve the natural balances on which our very existence depends.
No Good Deed: A Story of Medicine, Murder Accusations, and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cohen, Lewis Mitchell, PUBLISHER: Harper Paperbacks, On a blustery night, detectives from the Massachusetts State Police knocked on Amy Gleason's door. Gleason, along with fellow nurse Kim Hoy, had helped a patient deal with pain and suffering at the end of her life. Now the patient was dead, and the two nurses were being investigated for murder. Both believed they had done the right thing, but they had no idea what it would cost them. In this captivating and powerful true story, Dr. Lewis M. Cohen uses the experiences of Gleason, Hoy, and the nursing assistant who accused them of murder to explore what happens when decisions about end-of-life care shift from the hospital to the courtroom and the church. Tracing this issue from the uproar over Terri Schiavo's feeding tube to the controversial figure of Jack Kevorkian, and to the legitimate threat of serial killer medical professionals, Cohen goes behind the scenes on both sides of this debate. He examines how advances in modern medicine have given us tremendous tools for prolonging life but have also forced us to address how we treat patients who are dying and suffering.
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Vari LP sia singoli che doppi variano da colonne sonore a artisti stranieri (molti) ed alcuni italiani (pochi) ecco l elenco: Motohead -march or due - -bastards -live at brixton. Black sabbath -tyr - headless cross -dehumanizer. Ozzy -no more tears. Aerosmith -pump -done with mirrors. Manowar -kings of metal. Lou Reed -lou Reed Eagle -desperado. Helloween -i want out. Helstar -remnants of war. Culture club -colours by numbers. Simply minds -new gold dream. John Lennon -the collection. Alligatore -immortal entity. Simon &Garfunkel -bookends. Litfiba -el Diablo. Time machine -project Time scanning. John mayall -a hard road. Jerry Lee Lewis -great balls of Fire. Neil diamond -his 12 grrats hits. Elio e le storie tese. Michael Jackson -triller. LP DOPPI: colonna sonora HAIR. SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER. THE KIDS FROM FAME. BEST OF DEATH SS. REM NEW ADVENTURES IN HI-FI Chiedete pure i prezzi e soprattutto quali vi interessano che concordiamo il prezzo che è variabile a seconda i titoli che vi interessano se acquistate un solo disco sarà più caro che più dischi insieme tutti in ottime condizioni (copertina) tutti suonano ottimamente senza nessun segno sul vinile musicalmente perfetti
The Lean Look: Burn Fat, Tone Muscles and Transform Your
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goldberg, Paul / Fitzgerald, Matt, PUBLISHER: Broadway Books, Achieve the lean, fit look of a professional athlete in just twelve weeks with this straightforward fitness plan. New studies are confirming what Paul Goldberg has already observed in his high-profile clients: getting leaner--not just thinner--is the single most important change that we can make to feel and look our best. What many Americans struggle with today is known as normal weight obesity: normal body weight, but high body-fat percentage, which can lead to serious health problems. Now Goldberg has developed an effective plan to lower body fat by eating the right foods and building muscle. The twelve-week Lean Look program requires no fancy equipment, takes thirty minutes a day, six days a week, and can easily be done at home. Goldberg shows how to add foods to your diet that promote muscle development, cut back on foods that encourage fat storage, time your meals for optimal nutrition, and exercise to burn fat. With over 100 photographs, a Lean Look journal, body-fat tables, and a four-week meal plan, "The Lean Look" is a straightforward guide to getting the sculpted, athletic body you've always wanted.
How I Slept My Way to the Middle: Secrets and Stories from
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pollak, Kevin, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, One of Comedy Central's Top 100 Stand-Up Comedians of All Time, award-winning dramatic actor, and an internet pioneer, Kevin Pollak has done it all for thirty years and is ready to spill the beans. Best known for performances in "A Few Good Men" and "The Usual Suspects," he shares never-before-heard stories of film legends like De Niro, Hanks, Howard, Lemon, Loren, Lucas, Martin, Mathau, Reiner, Scorcese, Singer, Willis, and more. He turned down his first invitation to do stand-up on "The Tonight Show" because he knew that he'd have a bigger impact if he sat next to Johnny instead of performing onstage. When he gambled for a spot on the most coveted couch in showbiz, he had no agent, no auditions, no prospects. But his gut was right: A year later, his first sit with the king of late night led to three visits a year, every year, until Carson retired. Now a new media entrepreneur, Pollak is laughing proof that you can do anything you want--except have a rational conversation with Rip Torn, who's an evil, paranoid $# %.
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Marca: PIERO GUIDI. Genere: donna. Taglia: M. Colore: Multicolore. Materiale: Poliamide. Descrizione prodotto: Beige/light brown - Women/Unisex - Size M (INT) Original iconic jacket of PIERO GUIDI - "BOLD LINE" (Linea bold) with hood rimmed of real fur. It is a beautiful beige/light brown colour jacket finished with real leather of the 90.s period. Colour varies depending upon light exposure! Manufactured in Italy. The "Angels of Our Time" campaign (Gli angeli del nostro tempo) combines the brand with famous people who have something in common: men and women who were able to overcome difficult periods in their lives with courage, dignity and creativity. People who, many times, have introduced an element of change in the world. More specifications: - Size M (INT) = 42(IT) 38(F) 10(UK) 36(D) - Outer and lining 100% polyhester - Finishings material of real leather - Brand on golden metal parts and lining - Cuffs and waist finishing of knitted fabric - Front and hood zipper - Removable fur (when not required) - Front and inner side have several useful pockets The jacket is worn but in excellent condition, as per normal wearing. No defects, nearly like new. Please look at photos as part of description. Packing and shipping done with great ca [ID: ]
Handbook of Biomedical Imaging
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Paragios, Nikos / Duncan, James / Ayache, Nicholas, PUBLISHER: Springer, Biomedical image analysis has become a major aspect of engineering sciences, and radiology in particular has become a dominant player in the field. Recent developments have made it possible to use biomedical imaging to view the human body from an anatomical or physiological perspective in a non-invasive fashion. Computer-aided diagnosis consists of developing algorithms and intelligent software components that can automatically process images and spot potential irregularities in the health chain. The aim of this book is to explain the process of biomedical imaging, from image acquisition to automated diagnosis. This process consists of three thematic areas. The first is dedicated to the acquisition process and the underlying properties of images from a physics-oriented perspective. The second part addresses the dominant state-of-the-art methodologies behind content extraction and interpretation of medical images. The third section presents an application-based example, which develops solutions to address the particular needs of various diagnoses. This complete volume is an exceptional tool for radiologists, research scientists, senior undergraduate and graduate students in health sciences and engineering, and university professors. This book offers a unique guide to the entire chain of biomedical imaging, explaining how image formation is done, and how the most appropriate algorithms are used to address demands and diagnoses.
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Mental Toughness Training for Golf: Start Strong Finish
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bell, Dr Rob, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, "Dr. Bell's book does a terrific job at breaking down the tools you need and to practice to become a mentally tough competitor." -John Dal Corobbo- Indiana PGA Teacher of the Year " Mental Toughness Training for Golf is an excellent resource for coaches and players of all levels. Dr. Bell has done an excellent job compiling diverse and practical philosophies with a proven track record of success. Mental toughness and effective training is the final frontier of coaching our sport." -O.D. Vincent- National Coach of the Year " Dr. Rob has developed a road map for success. He has helped me numerous times and is very insightful about what it takes for every player to reach their full potential." -Mark Guhne- Three Time Southern Conference Coach of the Year "The practice ideas and tournament mental processes that Dr. Rob Bell reveals in this book are incredibly valuable to a player, coach, or parent. A "must read," for anyone looking to develop mental toughness." -Randy Wylie- Golf Digest "Best Teachers in State" Mental Toughness Training for Golf illustrates how to maximize our preparation. In this cutting edge book, you'll learn how great coaches and players create pressure in practice, how to build a human taproot, why suffering is needed, and the don'ts of mental toughness.
Immunology: A Short Course
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Coico, Richard / Sunshine, Geoffrey, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, "Immunology: A Short Course, Sixth Edition" introduces all the critical topics of modern immunology in clear and succinct yet comprehensive fashion. The authors offer a uniquely balanced coverage of classical and contemporary approaches, basic and clinical aspects. As with the previous editions, the strength of the text is in a complete review of modern immunology without burdening the reader with excessive data or theoretical discussions. Each chapter is divided into short, self-contained units that address key topics illustrated by uniformly drawn, full-color illustrations, many brand new to this edition. The sixth edition of this successful textbook newly covers: Toll-like receptors, their ligands and intracellular activation pathways The key role of activation induced cytidine deaminase (AID) in somatic hypermutation and class switch recombination. The autoimmune regulator ("AIRE)" gene in self-tolerance and autoimmunity T and B cell activation and the immunological synapse, as well as characterization and mechanisms of action of T regulatory cells Praise for the previous edition: "This book is clearly a precious resource for undergraduate, graduate and medical students alike... For those who need an introduction to the fascinating world of immunology, this book should most certainly spark the interest." "ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING"..". an excellent beginner's guide... the authors have done a terrific job of providing an overview of the field." "YALE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE"
Why the Leafs Still Suck
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Al Strachan, PUBLISHER: Harper Collins Publishers Ltd, Every year since , Leaf fans hope that the new season will be the one that breaks the Stanley Cup drought. Sadly, those hopes are usually dashed mid-season. In the biggest hockey market in North America, with such a huge and loyal fan base, how has the team missed it for so long? It' s the question that every Leafs fan asks (and has been afraid to have answered). Now updated to include both the disastrous season and the season, Al Strachan covers what' s gone wrong and why. With behind-the-scenes access and forty years of fascinating Leafs personalities and stories, Al discusses How the downfall started and how Harold Ballard perpetuated itWhy fans were once again ill-served in the battle for club ownership after Ballard' s deathThe three wasted first-round draft picks in one seasonWhy the Leafs passed on Wayne GretzkyHow the Phil Kessel trade will impact the team for years to comeWhy Brian Burke may not be the saviour Leafs fans are hoping forAnd most important, what can be done-- how other teams have had success and thrived in the salary-cap era For fans who love the Leafs (and those who love to hate them), Why the Leafs Still Suck is a revealing and sometimes shocking inside look at professional hockey.
Gone Away Into the Land
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Allen, Jeffrey B., PUBLISHER: Strategic Book Publishing, KILL THE BEAST, JOHN KILL IT - Meet twelve-year-old John Greber, who describes the dark clouds of daily life he, his mother, Ellie, and six- year-old sister, Marny, live under. The fear and loathing that exist within a home ruled by the iron fist of an abusive father is established on the very first page. It is impossible not to feel, in the pit of your stomach, the inevitable onslaught of catastrophe. Johns beast of a father is unpredictable and dangerous. He takes the storybook villain to a whole new level of greed and ignorance. The beast finally goes too far when he disappears, taking Marny with him. The search for her leads John and Ellie into the Land, a place they couldnt have imagined in their wildest dreams. (Think of Candyland crossed with Gregory Maguires vision of Oz and youll have something of an idea.) Allen skillfully combines the everyday world with the fantastic, a seemingly seamless combination which reminds the reader of the very best of fantasy novels. Yet, after all of the tragedies and triumphs are said and done, Goneaway, Into the Land, will leave you with a feeling of hope and a yearning for more. Author Website: www.jeffreyballen.com Book Webpage: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/GoneAway-IntoTheLand-Book1.html Publisher's website: http://www.strategicbookgroup.com
Gangsters: 50 Years of Madness, Drugs, and Death on the
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yablonsky, Lewis / Yablonsky / Golinger, Eva, PUBLISHER: New York University Press, The effects of gang violence are witnessed every day on the streets, in the news, and on the movie screen. In all these forums, gangs of young adults are associated with drugs and violence. Yet what is it that prompts young people to participate in violent behavior? And what can be done to extract adolescents from the gangster world of crime, death, and incarceration once they have become involved? In Gangsters: 50 Years of Madness, Drugs, and Death on the Streets of America, Lewis Yablonsky provides answers to the most baffling and crucial questions regarding gangs. Using information gathered from over forty years of experience working with gang members and based on hundreds of personal interviews, many conducted in prisons and in gang neighborhoods, Yablonsky explores the pathology of the gangsters' apparent addiction to incarceration and death. Gangsters is divided into four parts, including a brief history of gangs, the characteristics of gangs, successful approaches for treating gangsters in prison and the community, and concluding with a review and analysis of notable behavioral and social scientific theories of gangs. While condemning their violent behavior in no uncertain terms, Yablonsky offers hope through his belief that, given a chance in an effective treatment program, youths trapped in violent behavior can change their lives in positive ways and, in turn, facilitate positive change in their communities and society at large.
Dolphins
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stoops, Erik Daniel / Martin, Jeffrey / Stone, Debbie Lynne, PUBLISHER: Sterling Publishing (NY), Dive into the fascinating world of dolphins and porpoises, and learn about some of the most beautiful and intriguing animals on earth. Filled with more than 100 full-color photographs, almost all taken in the wild, this informative introduction is organized in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format. Find out where dolphins live, what their bodies are like, how their senses meet the demands of life in the sea, what and how they eat, the way they reproduce and care for their young, how they protect themselves, and their relationships with people. Meet the whole family of dolphin species from the well-known Bottlenose Dolphin (made popular by the Flipper television show and film) to the extremely rare Vaquita porpoise, which only grows to an average of 4 1/2 feet long. Discover amazing facts such as that the Killer Whale is actually a dolphin, that dolphins and porpoises first swam in the seas around 12 million years ago, that they swallow their food whole, and that they use their own language to talk to each other. Learn also about how people's actions are endangering the world's dolphin population and find out what can be done to protect these intelligent and graceful creatures. 80 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 8 1/2. NEW IN PAPERBACK
Frommer's. Munich & the Bavarian Alps
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Porter, Darwin / Prince, Danforth, PUBLISHER: Frommer's, You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us Come along with Frommer's and discover one of Europe's most charming and scenic regions, from the towering peaks of the Alps to the beer gardens of Munich. Frommer's offers up-to-date coverage of all the highlights--music festivals, skiing, hiking, cafes, castles, alpine villages, spas, and more. Inside you'll find candid, detailed reviews of the very best dining and accommodations; accurate color maps; and insider tips on shopping. We offer a wealth of sightseeing, sports, strolls, and special moments--from highlights for the first-time visitor to off-the-beaten-track discoveries that will impress even the most seasoned traveler. Another helpful guide for your trip is "Frommer's Germany.
The Burn Zone
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Decker, James K., PUBLISHER: Roc, Plagued by overpopulation, disease, and starvation, humanity was headed for extinction--until an alien race called the haan arrived. And then the real trouble began. It's been a rough day for Sam Shao. As part of a program that requires humans to act as surrogates to haan infants, Sam has been genetically enhanced to bond with them. So when three soldiers invade her apartment and arrest her guardian for smuggling a dangerous weapon into the country, Sam can sense that something isn't right. One of his abductors is a haan masquerading as a human, and the supposedly fragile haan seems to be anything but. Racing through the city slums, trying to stay one step ahead of the mysterious haan soldier, Sam tries to find the man who, in her twenty years, has been the only father she's ever known. Could he truly have done what he is accused of? Or did he witness something both human and haan would kill to keep hidden? The only thing certain is that the weapon is real--and lost now somewhere in a city of millions. Fighting the clock, Sam finds an ally in Nix, a haan envoy devoted to coexisting with humans, or so it seems. But what she really needs are answers. Fast. Or else everything she knows--and everyone she loves--will burn.
Soft Spots: A Marine's Memoir of Combat and Post-Traumatic
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Van Winkle, Clint, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, "A powerful, haunting, provocative memoir of a Marine in Iraq--and his struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in a system trying to hide the damage done "Marine Sergeant Clint Van Winkle flew to war on Valentine's Day . His battalion was among the first wave of troops that crossed into Iraq, and his first combat experience was the battle of Nasiriyah, followed by patrols throughout the country, house to house searches, and operations in the dangerous Baghdad slums. But after two tours of duty, certain images would not leave his memory--a fragmented mental movie of shooting a little girl; of scavenging parts from a destroyed, blood-spattered tank; of obliterating several Iraqi men hidden behind an ancient wall; and of mistakenly stepping on a "soft spot," the remains of a Marine killed in combat. After his return home, Van Winkle sought help at a Veterans Administration facility, and so began a maddening journey through an indifferent system that promises to care for veterans, but in fact abandons many of them. From riveting scenes of combat violence, to the gallows humor of soldiers fighting a war that seems to make no sense, to moments of tenderness in a civilian life ravaged by flashbacks, rage, and doubt, "Soft Spots "reveals the mind of a soldier like no other recent memoir of the war that has consumed America.
Frozen in Time: Murder at the Bottom of the World
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cohen, Theodore Jerome, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, The trail from a major theft at the Banco Central de Chile in Talcahuano following the Great Chilean Earthquake of May leads to Base Bernardo O'Higgins, a wind- and snow-swept Chilean Army outpost on the North Antarctic Peninsula. When Chilean Army 1SGT Leonardo Rodrguez fails to return from a seal hunt in the waters around the base, two Chilean Navy non-commissioned officers, CWO Raul Lucero and CPO Eduardo Osorio, become LCDR Cristian Barbudo's prime theft and murder suspects. Fearing he will die, Barbudo reveals the identity of his two suspects to visiting scientist Ted Stone, thereby placing Stone's life in jeopardy. But who can Stone trust with this information, if it comes to that, to see justice done? This story is a work of fiction based on real events that took place between and . It is a tale of greed, betrayal, and murder-one in which the reader is given a window into the frozen world at the bottom of the Earth that few people ever will read about, much less experience. Among other things, it explores why, though seemingly unfair, bad things happen to good people; how the battle between good and evil can change forever even the most innocent person; and most of all, the role deception plays in Nature, Man, and Life.
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Canna NUOVA e mai usata (dunque senza alcun difetto o problema) montata da Cimino76, sempre con i suoi cartellini anelli e descrizione del montatore. Anellatura PacBay apicale Fuji, canna sensazionale. Cimino in rifrangente nero. Canna montata da rotante. Prevalenza alla consegna a mano. Non faccio sconti, il prezzo è già molto basso. The Tip Tornado Ultra Lite ST has deceptive power despite its fine dimensions. There are many times when a standard beach caster outguns the conditions. Inside calm estuaries, harbours and sea lochs there is a definite need for light gear which brings finesse to the situation. Changes within sea angling including variation in population numbers of many species means more fishing is done from the shore in summer style conditions. For small, plentiful fish the Ultra Lite brings big advantages including the use of lighter lines and bait presentation is smooth without the jerking action imposed by stiffer rods. Pressure on smaller hooks is also improved because the cushioning effect of the tip and bite sensitivity is better than ever. The Century Ultra Lite ST is great news for the angler who still wants to cast 4ozs plus bait and really enjoy a light, responsive high performance rod when bigger bonus fish are taken. The Ultra Lite ST is available in 2 lengths - 11'6" (staggered butt section) and 13' (equal length sections).
Goodbyes and Other Messages: A Journal of Jazz,
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Balliett, Whitney, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Whitney Balliett's new book contains many of the shorter pieces he has done for The New Yorker during the past ten years. (The pieces on the pianist Bill Evans and on the classic CBS television show, "The Sound of Jazz," have not been published before.) Balliett gives brilliant final summings-up of many of the irreplaceable musicians who died in the eighties, among them Count Basie, Earl Hines, Thelonious Monk, Buddy Rich, Sarah Vaughan, and Cootie Williams. But he also offers penetrating assessements of young turks like Michael Petrucciani, Warren Vache, Howard Alden, and Wynton Marsalis. Jazz is passing through a recollective period, and Balliett takes long looks at the great Blue Note, Keynote, and Commodore reissue programs, the new jazz repertory groups, and the ambitious and wayward Grove Dictionary of Jazz. He puts his elegant glass on a Caribbean jazz cruise, on several different festivals, on the sad dissolution of the marvelous Gene Bertoncini-Michael Moore duo, and on the strange career of Miles Davis. And he gives us definitive essays on Bunny Berigan, Duke Ellington, John Hammond, Benny Goodman, Ben Webster, and the early lyrical jazz writer Otis Ferguson. Jazz fans and jazz musicians read Balliett because of his unrivalled ability to convey in words the very sound of their music. But people who don't know beans about jazz read him simply to relish his elegant and beautiful prose.
The Song Unsung
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ritter, Monique M., PUBLISHER: Eloquent Books, Have you ever looked at your life and questioned some of the choices you've made? Have you wondered what would have happened had you done things differently?Emily Halsey, a successful twenty-seven year old advertising photographer, is confronted with these very issues when she reluctantly accepts concert tickets from a co-worker as a birthday gift. Upon discovering that the lead singer of the band is her ex-boyfriend David, a door to her past is opened. Emily is forced to re-examine painful events from high school she'd long since tried to forget. True to her favorite poem, The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost, Emily begins to question the current path she's traveling. In a story of stolen innocence, lost love, and tested friendships, we travel with Emily as she revisits her youth. Now that she has seen David again, after ten years, will Emily's choices the second time around be the ones that truly make all the difference?Monique Ritter lives in Pulaski, New York, 30 miles north of Syracuse, where she teaches English. She is currently working on her next book, The Dandelion Picker, which features a troubled teenage runaway and an unexpected journey about life, love, and what the true meaning of family is.Publisher's Web site: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheSongUnsung.html
The Arthritis Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Alternative
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordin, Leonid / Weatherby, Craig / Gordin, M. D., PUBLISHER: Healing Arts Press, The complete guide to available therapies for individuals suffering from osteoarthritis and other arthritic diseases. - The most up-to-date information on this disease that strikes one in six people. - Includes case histories, practitioners' perspectives, and a complete resource guide to the organizations, publications, and Internet sites devoted to arthritis. For those suffering from arthritis and other arthritic diseases such as gout and fibromyalgia, "The Arthritis Bible" is the most up-to-date and complete resource to available treatments--both alternative and conventional. Forty-three million Americans--one in six of us--are afflicted with arthritis, yet the traditional medical community continues to offer only the limited number of treatments found within the narrowly proscribed boundaries of Western medicine. And while many alternative therapies do provide relief, too many have become victims of the "flavor-of-the-month" mentality, their true merits being lost amidst hype and unwarranted claims before adequate research has been done. "The Arthritis Bible" supplies the latest wisdom on conventional drugs, exercise, physical therapy, diet, vitamins and minerals, traditional herbs, nutraceuticals, homeopathy, and folk remedies. It also advises how to choose the right medical approach and practitioner, and includes a complete resource guide to the organizations, publications and internet sites devoted to arthritis. For anyone seeking relief from the painful and often debilitating consequences of arthritic diseases, "The Arthritis Bible" is a must for the shelf.
Diabetes Rising: How a Rare Disease Became a Modern
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hurley, Dan, PUBLISHER: Kaplan Publishing, Written by award-winning investigative journalist Dan Hurley, "Diabetes Rising "is a gripping expose of the quest for a cure for the disease that afflicts hundreds of millions of people around the world. Hurley chronicles today's diabetes epidemic--how the disease has grown so dramatically, why the American Diabetes Association focuses its attention on just a small handful of available treatments, and why the research being done today doesn't look beyond accepted types of treatments. Just as Eric Schlosser's "Fast Food Nation "uncovered the sordid details leading to an epidemic of obesity, Dan Hurley uncovers the hidden truths of what is being researched--and even more importantly, what is not. "Diabetes Rising "explores both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, one of the leading causes of deaths in the United States. With ground-breaking research and compelling stories seen through an investigative, historical, and narrative lens, "Diabetes Rising "couples big-picture insight with intimate reporting. The book yields riveting insight into the struggle between the pervasive malady and the medical community's ongoing search for answers. Informed but not dominated by the author's own experience as a Type 1 diabetic, "Diabetes Rising "grants exclusive access to new studies, innovative treatments, and determined patients. Hurley's sharp, entertaining, and provocative read will change how readers understand diabetes, and the cultures, conditions, and medical climates in which it thrives.