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Wild Solutions: How Biodiversity Is Money in the Bank
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beattie, Andrew J. / Ehrlich, Paul R. / Turnbull, Christine, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, We live on an unexplored planet, ignorant of more than eighty percent of the species that share our world. In this fascinating and abundantly illustrated book, two eminent ecologists discuss the biological diversity of the Earth, showing how the natural systems that surround us play an essential role in protecting our basic life-support systems. Andrew Beattie and Paul Ehrlich tell us about the millions of species providing ecosystem services that maintain the quality of our air and water and the fertility of the soil, dispose of domestic, industrial, and agricultural waste, and protect crops from pests. The authors also describe how biological diversity opens the way for new medicines, pharmaceuticals, construction materials and designs, and manufactured goods. They point to innovative industries that harness species for the biological repair of damaged landscapes, biological mining, biological pest control, and biomonitoring of the environment. The organisms upon which these activities are founded -- although often microscopic, obscure, or bizarre -- provide natural capital that is worth infinitely more than anyone has previously guessed. The authors urge us to protect the biological wealth of our Earth and keep it from being destroyed by human activity.
Justin Morgan Had a Horse
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Henry, Marguerite / Dennis, Wesley, PUBLISHER: Aladdin Paperbacks, "Joel's face suddenly lit up as if he had thought of something for the first time. He spoke now to the horse, as though he were the one that mattered. "Why, come to think of it, you're just like us, Bub. You're American That's what you are. American "" In a Vermont schoolmaster by the name of Justin Morgan comes home with a two-year-old colt named Little Bub. Taken as payment for an outstanding debt, the little colt doesn't seem like he is worth much, but the kindly teacher asks one of his students, Joel Goss, to train him. Joel knows the horse has great potential, and soon word about Little Bub spreads throughout the entire Northeast for his ability to outwork, outrun, outtrot, and outwalk any horse in the area. This is the extraordinary tale of a little workhorse, who, after being born in obscurity, becomes one of the greatest breeding stallions of all time. In this true story Newbery Medal-winning author Marguerite Henry and artist Wesley Dennis celebrate the life of the only horse ever to establish a breed all by himself -- the Morgan.
F-MINUS - Suburban Blight PRIMA TIRATURA CD Hellcat Records
PRIMA TIRATURA! Oggetto come da foto. Perfettamente funzionante. CD AUDIO ORIGINALE Lista Brani / Tracklist 1. Suburban blight 2. Rise to power 3. Capital murder 4. Light at the end 5. Vultures 6. Food not god 7. White collar crime 8. Pain messiah 9. Property damage 10. Cosmetic 11. Worth the cost 12. Final bullet 13. Zeroed out 14. Fables 15. Forced identity 16. Still... 17. See me bleed 18. Off your knees 19. Christy vanity 20. Atrophy of the soul Etichetta / Label: Hellcat Records Anno / Year: Confezione / Packaging: digipack EAN: DELLO STESSO GENERE, HO IN VENDITA ANCHE: - ATREYU - Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses CD Victory - BEERBONG - Beer Bong PRIMA TIRATURA CD Wynona Records - BIGOZ QUARTET - leave the guns | bring the cannoli CD Nh-n - CLOSER THAN KIN - The Machineries of Breath CD - Fat Music Vol. V (Vol. 5): LIVE FAT, DIE YOUNG CD Fat Wreck - HALFWAY HOME - Let's Start This Over CD PRIMA TIRATURA - NOFX - Pump Up The Valuum PRIMA TIRATURA CD AUDIO Epitaph - Punk-O-Rama Vol. 6 (PUNKORAMA) CD AUDIO Epitaph - THE REUNION SHOW - Kill Your Television CD Victory - TOO LOUD 4 YOU Compilation PRIMA TIRATURA CD Wynona Records - WYNONA RECORDS Sampler - AA.VV. CD introvabile _Contattatemi_ se siete interessati!
Varie scarpe, nuove e usate, da uomo, donna e bambino
Vendo varie scarpe, alcune nuove e altre usate, ci sono modelli da uomo, da donna e da bambino. Le scarpe sono le seguenti: -Adidas Prajna, usate con scatola, nere e bianche, taglia 43 e euro; -Adidas in tessuto, usate senza scatola, nere e bianche, taglia 42 e euro; -Adidas Goodyear con strappi, usate senza scatola, bianche e nere, taglia euro; -Asics Gel DS Trainer 19, nuove senza scatola, nere e verdi, taglia cm), 100 euro; -Diadora Shape 3, nuove con scatola, taglia euro; -Carillon, sandali da bambina, come nuove con scatola, taglia euro; -Ciabatte doccia, nuove senza scatola, taglia euro; -Falcotto, usate + scatola, tg eur -Fred Perry estive, usate con scatola, beige, taglia euro; -Kawasaki Players estive, usate con scatola, bianche, taglia euro; -Lacoste grigie, come nuove con scatola, grigie, taglia euro; -Lacoste nere, come nuove con scatola, nere, taglia euro; -Le Coq Sportif Rennes, nuove con scatola, taglia 43, bianche, senza lacci, 60 euro; -Lucky, nuove con scatola, taglia euro; -Maui and Sons Mako, usate con scatola, blu con pelo interno, taglia euro; -Melania, polacchino/tronchetto, usati con scatola, taglia 28, -Melania Kids, scarponcini/stivaletti, usati con scatola, taglia euro; -Munich, usate con scatola, taglia 23,5 cm, 30 euro; -Nike Air (ingiallite), usate senza scatola, taglia euro; -Nike Silver (cattive condizioni), usate senza scatola, taglia euro; -Nike grigie e verdi, taglia euro; -Onisuka Tiger (Asics), nuove con scatola, grigie, taglia euro; -Onitsuka Tiger (Asics), usate con scatola, nere e bianche, taglia euro; -Puma Elso estive, nuove con scatola, bianche e nere, taglia euro; -Scarponcini con pelo, nuovi senza scatola, taglia euro; -Reebok Royal Flag, nuove senza scatola, blu scuro, taglia cm), 50 euro. Vale la formula visto e piaciuto. Per informazioni contattatemi.
Just Dance per WII
Nuovo ancora sigillato. Riunisci i tuoi amici e la tua famiglia perchè è il momento di ballare! Il più grande franchise di videogiochi di musica di ogni tempo*, con oltre 60 milioni di copie vendute**, è tornato! Just Dance ti porterà più di 40 nuovi brani e tantissimi altri contenuti per un anno intero. Entra a far parte di una community di oltre 118 milioni di giocatori in tutto il mondo e sfodera le tue mosse migliori! Balla senza freni con Cheap Thrills di Sia Ft. Sean Paul, Lean On di Major Lazer & DJ Snake Ft. MØ, e Sorry di Justin Bieber. Rivivi classici come Don't Stop Me Now dei Queen oppure, se il J-Pop fa per te, impazzisci con Po Pi Po di Hatsune Miku! Dalle hit del momento ai brani per tutta la famiglia, Just Dance conterrà le migliori canzoni tra cui: Cheap Thrills - Sia Ft. Sean Paul Lean On - Major Lazer Ft. MØ & DJ Snake Sorry - Justin Bieber DADDY - PSY Ft. CL of 2NE1 Worth It - Fifth Harmony Ft. Kid Ink Don't Stop Me Now - Queen Po Pi Po - Hatsune Miku El Tiki - Maluma September - Equinox Stars What Is Love - Ultraclub 90 Radical - Dyro & Dannic...e molte altre!
Direct from Dell: Strategies That Revolutionized an Industry
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dell, Michael / Fredman, Catherine, PUBLISHER: HarperBusiness, In , Michael Dell, a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin, drove away from his parents' Houston home in a BMW he'd bought selling subscriptions to his hometown newspaper. In the backseat were three personal computers. Today, he is the chairman and CEO of Dell Computer Corporation, a $30 billion company and the second largest manufacturer and marketer of computers in the world. Founded on a deceptively simple premise-to deliver high-performance computer systems directly to the end user-Dell Computer is the envy of its competition. It has consistently grown at two to three times the industry rate, its stock went up more than percent in the last decade, and Dell is now selling more than $35 million worth of systems per day over "In Direct from Dell," you will learn why it's better for any business starting out to have too little capital rather than too much why your people pose a greater threat to the health of your business than your competition how you can exploit your competition's weakness by exposing its greatest strength how intergrating your business virtually can make the difference between being quick -and being dead and much more
The Fake Heir (Nancy Drew: Girl Detective, 5)
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stefan Petrucha, PUBLISHER: Papercutz, Nancy, along with Bess and George, find the wreck of an old yacht with a safe inside full of jewelry worth a small fortune. Cousins of the Druthers, who are clients of Nancy's dad Carson Drew, owned the yacht. Their will leaves everything to Mr. Druthers, specifically excluding his spouse, (whom the cousins hated), but no one's seen him for ten years and the rumor is that Mrs. Druthers murdered him Things take a surprising turn when suddenly Mr. Druthers reappears But then Mrs. Druthers disappears Join Nancy Drew as she solves the mystery of the fake heir Ages 8 to 12. Papercutz is the exciting new graphic novel publisher that's building a huge following among the next generation of comics fans. Even the most reluctant readers are becoming addicted to the Papercutz approach of giving classic characters a modern makeover Each Papercutz graphic novel features comics stories drawn in the style of the popular Japanese comics known as manga, and beautifully rendered with state of the art color. While educators rave about the high quality of the Papercutz writing and artwork, readers 8 and up are simply enjoying the great adventures found in each fun-filled volume. Be sure to check out other Papercutz titles such as The Hardy Boys, Zorro and Totally Spies
Queen libro dei più bei brani tradotti in italiano
Queen libro dei più bei brani tradotti in italiano 53 titoli con testo originale e tradotto Edizione del Staying Power Dancer - 3:50 Back Chat Body Language Action This Day) Put Out The Fire Life Is Real (Song for Lennon) Calling All Girls Las Palabras de Amor (The Words of Love) Cool Cat - 3:29 Under Pressure Radio Ga Ga Tear It Up It's a Hard Life Man on the Prowl Machines (or 'Back to Humans') I Want to Break Free Keep Passing the Open Windows) Hammer to Fall Is This the World We Created.. I Go Crazy One Vision A Kind of Magic One Year of Love Pain Is So Close to Pleasure Friends Will Be Friends Who Wants to Live Forever Gimme the Prize) Don't Lose Your Head) Princes of the Universe Party Khashoggi's Ship The Miracle I Want It All The Invisible Man Breakthru Rain Must Fall Scandal My Baby Does Me Was It All Worth It Hang on in There Innuendo I'm Going Slightly Mad Headlong I Can't Live with You Don't Try So Hard Ride the Wild Wind All God's People These Are the Days of Our Lives Delilah The Hitman Bijou The Show Must Go On Consegno a Milano San Siro
Herd of Cows, Flock of Sheep
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walton, Rick / Olson, Julie, PUBLISHER: Gibbs Smith Publishers, $ hardcover x 10 in, 32 pp, Color Illustrations Throughout, Rights: W, Children's Picture Book What's more fun than a clowder of cats, a rafter of turkeys, a swarm of bees, or a pack of dogs? Herd of Cows Flock of Sheep -the latest word play from the king of language arts picture books, Rick Walton. After bringing in his corn, potatoes, beans, and tomatoes before a rainstorm, Farmer Bob decides to settle down for a good night's rest. While he snoozes away, the river rises high enough to set his bed afloat down the river. This sends his animals into a panic-a drove of pigs outlines a plan, a colony of beavers races to chew down trees, a school of fish tries to create a dam, and so forth, until finally Farmer Bob is rescued by a nest of snakes and a herd of horses. It's a barnyard adventure that will leave bands of children begging for more. Author of Once There Was a Bull frog, Bullfrog Pops and many other wonderful children's books, Rick Walton lives with his wife and four children in Provo, Utah, where he writes on whatever is available and gets pretty much what he deserves. You can find out more about Rick at www.rickwalton.com. Julie Olson was born in Maryland, grew up in Evansville, Indiana, and graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.F.A. in illustration. She lives near Utah's Rocky Mountains, where she devotes her time to illustration and family.
chatsworth chestnut betis
Marca: CHURCH'S. Genere: uomo. Taglia: 41.5. Colore: Cioccolato. Materiale: Pelle. Descrizione prodotto: Vendo paio di scarpe Church's Chatsworth Chestnut Betis 75F (che corrispondono a 41.5) appartenenti all'esclusiva linea "Last 137". Si tratta di un paio di francesine molto raffinate e professionali, un vero pezzo d'arte artigianale da indossare: come da certificato di autenticità incluso, fa parte di una tiratura limitata (nello specifico l' oggetto è il pezzo N° 202 di ) accuratamente fatte a mano nelle fabbriche di Northampton (nota zona dell'artigianato calzaturiero di alta qualità). Le forme in legno di ciliegio vengono intagliate ed anticate, successivamente utilizzate per la cucitura a mano della suola in cuoio (lavorazione Goodyear) con il pregiatissimo pellame di vitello pieno fiore, quest'ultimo viene successivamente sottoposto ad un trattamento di anticatura, anch'esso eseguito a mano, il quale conferisce alle scarpe un aspetto unico ed originale. L'interno è completamente foderato in pelle. Sono comprensive di custodie originali Church's e scatola, pagate 810 euro come testimoniato da scontrino emesso dalla Flagship Church's in Via S. Andrea 11. Acquistate e tenute maniacalmente utilizzando solo spazzole e prodotti Church's originali. Indossate pochissime volte (6 Volte al massimo, le foto parlano chiaro). Si tratta di un pezzo di artigianalità senza tempo che ha la pretesa di durare una vita intera. Vendo a malincuore eslcusivamente per inutilizzo. [ID: ]
Living with Guns: A Liberal's Case for the Second Amendment
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Whitney, Craig, PUBLISHER: PublicAffairs, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. " Are these 27 words of the Second Amendment lethal? Are the deaths of Americans by gunfire every year the price of our freedoms protected by the Constitution? Has the powerful gun lobby guaranteed that Americans will own more guns than people in any other country on earth? And are gun controls an effective way to control gun violence anyway? Craig Whitney carried a handgun as a Navy officer in Saigon during the Vietnam War. As a foreign correspondent and later an editor at the "New York Times," when baffled foreign friends asked why there were so many guns and so many violent shootings in America, he wondered for himself what the truth was. In "Living with Guns," he seeks out answers. Whitney returns to the early colonial history that set the framers on course for reserving to citizens the right to bear arms, tracks the political battles that led to the contemporary impasse on the subject, and talks to gun owners themselves. The result is an effort to forge a third way into the argument: a liberal gun-owner's fresh perspective on which gun control battles are worth fighting, and where we can still seek out common ground.
Famous Affinities of History, Vol 4
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Orr, Lyndon / 1st World Library, PUBLISHER: 1st World Library, Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - The story of Jonathan Swift and of the two women who gave their lives for love of him is familiar to every student of English literature. Swift himself, both in letters and in politics, stands out a conspicuous figure in the reigns of King William III and Queen Anne. By writing Gulliver's Travels he made himself immortal. The external facts of his singular relations with two charming women are sufficiently well known; but a definite explanation of these facts has never yet been given. Swift held his tongue with a repellent taciturnity. No one ever dared to question him. Whether the true solution belongs to the sphere of psychology or of physiology is a question that remains unanswered. But, as the case is one of the most puzzling in the annals of love, it may be well to set forth the circum-stances very briefly, to weigh the theories that have already been advanced, and to suggest another. Jonathan Swift was of Yorkshire stock, though he happened to be born in Dublin, and thus is often spoken of as "the great Irish satirist," or "the Irish dean." It was, in truth, his fate to spend much of his life in Ireland, and to die there, near the cathedral where his remains now rest; but in truth he hated Ireland and everything connected with it, just as he hated Scotland and everything that was Scottish. He was an Englishman to the core.
chatsworth chestnut betis
Marca: CHURCH'S. Genere: uomo. Taglia: 41.5. Colore: Cioccolato. Materiale: Pelle. Descrizione prodotto: Vendo paio di scarpe Church's Chatsworth Chestnut Betis 75F (che corrispondono a 41.5) appartenenti all'esclusiva linea "Last 137". Si tratta di un paio di francesine molto raffinate e professionali, un vero pezzo d'arte artigianale da indossare: come da certificato di autenticità incluso, fa parte di una tiratura limitata (nello specifico l' oggetto è il pezzo N° 202 di ) accuratamente fatte a mano nelle fabbriche di Northampton (nota zona dell'artigianato calzaturiero di alta qualità). Le forme in legno di ciliegio vengono intagliate ed anticate, successivamente utilizzate per la cucitura a mano della suola in cuoio (lavorazione Goodyear) con il pregiatissimo pellame di vitello pieno fiore, quest'ultimo viene successivamente sottoposto ad un trattamento di anticatura, anch'esso eseguito a mano, il quale conferisce alle scarpe un aspetto unico ed originale. L'interno è completamente foderato in pelle. Sono comprensive di custodie originali Church's, certificato di autenticità e scatola, pagate 810 euro come testimoniato da scontrino emesso dalla Flagship Church's in Via S. Andrea 11. Acquistate e tenute maniacalmente utilizzando solo spazzole e prodotti Church's originali. Indossate pochissime volte (6 Volte al massimo, le foto parlano chiaro). Si tratta di un pezzo di artigianalità senza tempo che ha la pretesa di durare una vita intera. Vendo a malincuore eslcusivamente per inutilizzo. [ID: ]
Close Your Eyes
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johansen, Iris / Johansen, Roy, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, "The New York Times" bestselling duo is back in a suspenseful novel about a once-blind woman with a talent for tracking serial killers The FBI doesn't usually consult with music therapists to solve their cases. But Kendra Michael's astonishing powers of observation and analysis have made her a favorite of law enforcement agencies all across the country. Blind for the first twenty years of her life, she cares little for investigative work but can't deny her unique skill, or the results she's been able to facilitate. Kendra learned at an early age to become hyper-aware of her surroundings, perfecting the art of picking up the most subtle audio, olfactory, and tactile cues in the world around her. Like a secret weapon, she is in high demand. Former FBI agent Adam Kyle, known as The Puppetmaster, has weapons of his own. He's a notorious master manipulator, skillfully handling criminals and colleagues alike to get the results he wants. Now he needs Kendra's special brand of help, but she's not interested until Kyle reveals that Agent Robert Stedler--Kendra's ex--is missing and may have run directly into the path of a serial killer. What began as a heinous murder investigation escalates into something even larger and more frightening: a multi-million dollar conspiracy to hide a secret that's worth killing for, again and again and again.
The Venlo Incident: A True Story of Double-Dealing,
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Best, S. Payne / Jones, Nigel, PUBLISHER: Skyhorse Publishing, World War II seems to provide an endless supply of amazing true stories of heroism in the face of mortal danger. This true account of an MI6 agent's kidnapping and survival is a real-life spy thriller, and one worth knowing. On November , Captain Sigismund Payne Best and other members of Britain's ultra-secret Z service sat near a cafe in Venlo, The Netherlands, waiting to meet with whom supposedly-sound intelligence told them would be German resistance leaders. In reality, what they would meet at Venlo was an SS ambush-leading to the murder of Best's Z associate and the Nazis' seizure of a plain text list of British under-cover agents. It was a massive disaster for British intelligence and a crucial turning point of war-time espionage. Best survived Venlo to tell of the shocking intelligence coups that precipitated the attack. His harrowing account of torture at the hands of the Nazis and five years in the infamous Sachenhausen and Dachau concentration camps offers unparalleled, first-hand details from inside the Third Reich. As a prisoner, he crossed paths with famous Nazi resistance fighters, including Georg Elser and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Best's explication of top-secret spy techniques and his depiction of how the incident played out to justify Nazi aggression is military history at its finest. His memoir of espionage, survival, and captivity is a riveting narrative that readers will not soon forget.
Fodor's Walt Disney World: With Universal, Seaworld and the
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kidder, Laura M. / Galgano, Carolyn / Allen, Elise, PUBLISHER: Fodor's Travel Publications, "Fodor's. For Choice Travel Experiences." Fodor's helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you're at the helm, Fodor's offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It's like having friends in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld -Updated annually, "Fodor's Walt Disney World "provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook. -"Fodor's Walt Disney World "features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime. -If it's not worth your time, it's not in this book. Fodor's discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor's Choice designations, ensure that you'll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld. -Experience the parks like a local "Fodor's Walt Disney World" includes fun for everyone: All the roller coasters and classic rides as well as parades, character meet-and-greets, cruises, flamboyant restaurants, nightlife, and much more -Indispensable, customized trip planning tools include "Top Reasons to Go," "Word of Mouth" advice from other travelers, and tips to help save money, bypass lines, and avoid common travel pitfalls. Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers.
Home Plan Doctor: The Essential Companion for Anyone Buying
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Garnett, Larry W., PUBLISHER: Storey Publishing, Every new house begins with a dream--and a home plan. For the buyer, it's often a frightening proposition to commit a lifetime of savings to a two-dimensional drawing that's difficult to interpret and challenging to visualize. Will the space meet the particular needs of the people who will call it home? Is the plan well designed? Will it, indeed, be the realization of the buyer's dream, or does it hold the makings of a nightmare? Larry W. Garnett, a home plan designer for 30 years, knows the dilemma of the buyer. In "Home Plan Doctor" he makes basic design principles accessible to buyers, explaining in clear language how to navigate every stage of the process, from selecting a plan to evaluating the suitability of the design room-by-room, and, finally, requesting needed modifications. Using sample floor plans and watercolor illustrations from readily available plans, this book is a practical guide for everything from where to place the kitchen island for optimal traffic flow to how to evaluate the effect of the roof pitch on the overall proportions of the house. Garnett doesn't overlook the basics either, with sections on what to look for in a building site, how to read a basic floor plan, and what to expect when you order the "blueprints," or construction documents. Whether purchasing a stock plan or working with an architect, every buyer of a design for a new home or addition will find this indispensable handbook worth the purchase price many times over -- especially when that dream home is fully realized.
French Kiss: Stephen Harper's Blind Date with Quebec
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hebert, Chantal, PUBLISHER: Vintage Books Canada, Chantal Hebert's first book is both a post-mortem of the Canadian federation that died on January , the night of the last federal election, as well as a brilliant examination of our changing political future, one that involves living with Quebec rather than just wooing it. On that night, award-winning political writer and broadcaster Chantal Hebert stood in a Calgary convention hall with Alberta Conservatives, who were raucously cheering the election of ten Tory MPs from Quebec. The Conservatives would not have gotten their man in office without Quebec, and now the future success of the Harper government hinges on turning this one-night stand into a long-term relationship. More than ten years ago, the Quebec-Alberta coalition cobbled together by Brian Mulroney dissolved, leading to the births of the Bloc Quebecois and the Reform Party. As a result, Alberta and Quebec took their marbles out of federal play, and Ontario got to run Canada. Have we now come full circle? By the time this book is published, the Liberal Party of Canada may have morphed into the Liberal Party of Ontario (or Toronto). And the Canadian Left will have chosen a camp in preparation for a decisive federal election battle. Provocative and always worth listening to, Chantal Hebert is at her savvy and insightful best in French Kiss. No Canadian can be truly informed on the subject of Canadian politics without the benefit of her non-partisan commentary. "From the Hardcover edition."
Story Writing in a Nursing Home
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: John, Martha Tyler / John Edd, Martha A., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Based on the belief that older people have good stories to tell, Story Writing in a Nursing Home was developed as part of a volunteer teaching service to a nursing home. Graduate students who were learning to teach this special population conducted story writing activities with older adults and found that even the frail elderly who are confined to nursing centers provided a unique perspective about events that emphasize the lasting verities in life. The idea of a patchwork was derived from one of the lessons taught and was suggested by one of the older participants who said, "We're sort of like a patchwork quilt." The information, memories, and humor the elderly see in situations is worth recording. In addition, Story Writing in a Nursing Home emphasizes the way to develop the mental stimulation that is so important for physical well being. This sensitive and insightful book provides a lesson plan outline and the type of content that was used as an example. It also provides a running commentary in the form of a diary that tells how to begin a teaching program for nursing center residents. Students and professionals interested in implementing a similar program can use these ideas for planning and for organizing the use of student help to better serve the population.Fascinating reading, this book includes stories by frail elderly people, lesson plans, tips on working with administrators in a nursing center, and reasons for providing instruction. Teachers, volunteers, librarians, gerontology/sociology students, and others concerned with the well-being of the elderly will refer often to this instructive volume.
The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief,
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bartlett, Allison Hoover, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, In the tradition of "The Orchid Thief," a compelling narrative set within the strange and genteel world of rare-book collecting: the true story of an infamous book thief, his victims, and the man determined to catch him. Rare-book theft is even more widespread than fine-art theft. Most thieves, of course, steal for profit. John Charles Gilkey steals purely for the love of books. In an attempt to understand him better, journalist Allison Hoover Bartlett plunged herself into the world of book lust and discovered just how dangerous it can be. Gilkey is an obsessed, unrepentant book thief who has stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of rare books from book fairs, stores, and libraries around the country. Ken Sanders is the self-appointed "bibliodick" (book dealer with a penchant for detective work) driven to catch him. Bartlett befriended both outlandish characters and found herself caught in the middle of efforts to recover hidden treasure. With a mixture of suspense, insight, and humor, she has woven this entertaining cat-and-mouse chase into a narrative that not only reveals exactly how Gilkey pulled off his dirtiest crimes, where he stashed the loot, and how Sanders ultimately caught him but also explores the romance of books, the lure to collect them, and the temptation to steal them. Immersing the reader in a rich, wide world of literary obsession, Bartlett looks at the history of book passion, collection, and theft through the ages, to examine the craving that makes some people willing to stop at nothing to possess the books they love.
Renzo Piano - Francesco Dal Co
Mondadori Electa ISBN A distanza di molti anni dalle prime agili monografie dedicate da Electa all'architetto genovese Renzo Piano, la casa editrice presenta un'opera insigne affidata alle cure e all'autorevolezza della critica e del giudizio di Francesco Dal Co Attento conoscitore del lavoro di Piano, Dal Co accompagna con le sue parole alla comprensione dell'opera del maggior architetto contemporaneo italiano che più di ogni altro ha saputo con il suo impegno onorare l'architettura e ha con maestria contribuito a tenerne alto il nome. Organizzato in capitoli tanti quante le opere presentate nel volume, Dal Co accompagna il lettore in un percorso denso e appassionato attraverso le più significative e cruciali opere di architettura realizzate da Renzo Piano nel mondo: dal Centre Georges Pompidou a Parigi () alla Menill Collection a Houston (), dal Museo della Fondazione Beyeler a Basilea () all'auditorium Niccolò Paganini a Parma (), dalla ristrutturazione e ampliamento della Morgan Library () al grattacielo per il New York Times, entrambi a New York (), fino all'Art I nstitute di Chicago () e all'appena inaugurato ampliamento del Kimbell Art Museum a Fort Worth (). Fotografie provenienti dall'album personale, schizzi di studio, disegni esecutivi, fotografie di cantiere e delle opere costruite, costituiscono il ricco apparato iconografico del volume per la maggior parte inedito. La monografia affianca la mostra personale dal titolo "Renzo Piano Building Workshop - Archivi" che aprirà al palazzo della Ragione di Padova il prossimo mese di marzo dove fotografie, modelli, e prototipi daranno vita ad un evento imperdibile tanto per gli addetti ai lavori quanto per gli appassionati di architettura. Condizioni pari al nuovo, mai sfogliato! Prezzo trattabile, consegna a mano.
House of Cards: The True Story of How a 26-Year-Old
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dickerson, David Ellis, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, An original and hilarious memoir by an ex greeting card writer, virgin fundamentalist, and "This American Life" contributor that chronicles how, in the belly of the social expression industry, he learned to love, thrive, and finally feel comfortable in his own skin. David Dickerson's dream is to write greeting cards Valentine's Day, sympathy, and holiday cards. Greeting cards offer him the chance to indulge his gifted obsession with words, puns, and humor. But when he manages to win a coveted slot at Hallmark, he soon discovers his own limited life experience has left him unprepared for sentiments he writes about in his cards: As a fundamentalist-raised, twenty-seven-year-old virgin social misfit, he knows that his world is decidedly circumscribed. In "House of Cards," Dickerson tells of his time at Hallmark and how the experience and the cast of characters he meets there open his eyes to a much larger and emotionally rich world. In comic and sometimes cringe-inducing detail, he chronicles his bumpy journey to maturity, from straitlaced evangelical Christian to (relatively) modern single guy. As Dickerson navigates supervisors and colleagues who don't understand him, he learns what it takes to connect with this new lot of personalities and how to write funny lines that resonate with the heart of America. Along the way he confronts his past, his beliefs, his relationships, even his virginity, as he ponders whether his struggle to stay true to the life he knows is worth it. Endearing and idiosyncratic, "House of Cards "is the very human story of one man who, step by step, stumble by stumble, embarrassment by embarrassment, finds his place in the world.
The American Ideology: Taking Back Our Country with the
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vanyo, Brian, PUBLISHER: Liberty Pub. Co., James Madison once wrote, "A people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives." To those who seek to reclaim their command over American government today, The American Ideology serves as a powerful weapon to advance that cause. The American Ideology provides an objective investigation into the political philosophy that facilitated self-government in the United States. The book examines the origin of the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence. It demonstrates how the Constitution was designed to preserve those ideals. And it identifies the fundamental values that must accompany freedom in any republic in order to sustain it. Based on the writings and speeches of the Founding Fathers, the observations of Alexis de Tocqueville, and the critical works of John Locke, Charles de Montesquieu, and William Blackstone, The American Ideology serves as an authoritative study on the foundation of American liberty. The American Ideology also sheds light on the means by which the federal government has since subverted American liberty. It identifies the points in American history when the government has departed from its founding principles. It explains how the federal government's commerce and taxing powers under the Constitution have been stretched so far that any kind of individual activity can now be taxed and regulated. And thanks to the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the legality of "Obamacare," the federal government now has free reign to coerce individual behavior-it can tax and regulate their inactivity. When this regulatory state is compared against the Founding Fathers' original design, it is clear that the federal government's authority today is not just unconstitutional, but also unnatural. As Brian Vanyo writes in The American Ideology, there is a way for the people to recover their sovereignty and restore their natural rights. Using the political philosophy that inspired the American Revolution, there is a way for the people to win their independence once again. But they must first arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.
Live and Learn: Perspectives on the Questing Spirit
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lawson, Robert F. / Lawson, Carol S., PUBLISHER: Swedenborg Foundation, Live & Learn: Perspectives on the Questing Spirit explores the trait that makes our species stand out: a desire to find answers. From the confessions of a professional student to the search for the miraculous, this collection of essays, short stories, poetry, and art wrestles with the question of what brings forth a questing spirit.This latest Chrysalis Reader looks at how learning and teaching take place, as experienced in, and sometimes in spite of, the classroom. A teacher learns a truth from what becomes for him an absurdity -- the assigning of grades. A Midwestern community is forever changed by the courage of one student. A writer learns how to give the perfect dinner party by dining with the John Dos Passos family.Symbiotic relationships between living and learning take readers on a literary pilgrimage to Virginia Woolf's neighborhood where, at an abandoned railway station, the significance of a diary entry brings a writer's past into emotional focus. A humorist examines her disastrous early marriage to a sailor. A professional juggler adroitly handles the theoretical issues of multiple intelligences as played out in the business community.As with earlier Chrysalis Reader volumes, Live & Learn: Perspectives on the Questing Spirit is a literary smorgasbord, which may present readers with answers to some perennial questions: What aspects of the learning process are universal, and which are individual? How do we foster lifelong learning? Why do we ask "Why"?Carol Lawson, former executive editor of the American Birding Association Field Notes and Birding magazines, is series editor of the Chrysalis Reader. Robert Lawson, a poet, former editor for Simon and Schuster, and co-author forMacmillan Computer Publishing, is a freelance editor. As editors of the Chrysalis Reader, Carol S. Lawson & Robert F. Lawson present a new spiritual theme in each annual publication. Richly illustrated, original stories, poems, and essays offer an insightful, literary perspective on the place of Swedenborgian thought within a diversity of spiritual traditions.
But They Spit, Scratch and Swear: A School-Age Care Survival
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Whelan, Mary Steiner, PUBLISHER: Redleaf Press, They spit. They scratch. They swear. They talk back. They kick. They roll their eyes. They challenge. They throw things. Discipline, or behavior guidance, is often the most difficult part of what teachers do, especially for school-age programs, where there is often no curriculum and kids aren't getting graded. But discipline is also the most important part of a program, writes author, trainer, and former educator Mary Steiner Whelan. It can open the world of possibilities that live inside children -- the possibility of self-control, competency, self-respect, creativity, integrity, resiliency, and self-worth. Or, it can shut down a child's hope, her empathy for others, and her positive sense of self. A survival guide to school-age care, But They Spit Scratch and Swear lists the "do's and don'ts of discipline". The book will help teachers with little experience in the field establish behavior guidance techniques and philosophies in their programs, where there is less structure than school time and often more challenges with behavior. Beginning with a brief examination of the history of school-age care and the developmental issues facing the field, the book also includes an array of exercises designed to foster a teacher's self-knowledge as an integral part of learning how to discipline children. Covering a variety of disciplinary issues, from setting limits to giving children "cools" (the author's replacement for the punitive use of "time-outs"), But They Spit Scratch and Swear is written to inspire teachers to face the struggles of discipline and the challenges of each and every child again and again. The book urges that teachers do more than just memorize the rules fordiscipline, and instead look inside to ask how each do or don't works in a particular situation.