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Taekwondo

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hornsey, Kevin, PUBLISHER: Tuttle Publishing, Taekwondo is best described as a non-violent art, a system of total body exercise, and a way of life. Translated, "tae" means foot, "kwon" means fist, and "do" means art -- the Korean art of the foot and fist. Historians have traced the beginnings of this art to over years ago in Korea. Today, this fascinating system of self-defense has evolved into an international sport -- now a part of the Olympics. Taekwondo includes physical techniques, mental disciplines, and a deep philosophy. With over 50 million Taekwondo practitioners worldwide, this step-by-step, heavily illustrated introduction has a great deal to offer students of any age or ability range. Acquista Ora

A thousand splendid suns

Khaled Hosseini Two women born a generation apart witness the destruction of their home and family in wartorn Kabul, losses incurred over the course of thirty years that test the limits of their strength and courage. (cod. I_)

Skills for Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Couch, Sue, PUBLISHER: West Publishing Company, Strategies to enhance self-esteem in middle school students. Help your students become effective members of their family and peer groups, and better citizens of their school and community with this appealing text.

World Radio TV Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bobbett, David G., PUBLISHER: Watson-Guptill Publications, The best-selling handbook to world radio has been completely updated and provides, as always, the most comprehensive and up-to-date information for anyone seeking information about radio or television broadcasts anywhere in the world. Among the features of this guide are over 300 pages of radio listings; details of over English broadcasts; broadcaster web sites and e-mail addresses; worldwide television-station contacts and addresses; articles with detailed technical information, tuning tips, and recommended programs; and reviews of the latest and most exciting radio equipment.

Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar Handbook Grade 11 Student

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Everything you love about writing and grammar just got smaller Introducing Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action Handbook Edition. Seamlessly integrate Prentice Hall Literature and the Writing and Grammar Handbook through easy-to-use cross-references Acquista Ora

Women in Medieval Times

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacDonald, Fiona, PUBLISHER: Peter Bedrick Books, "The Other Half of History" explores an aspect of history that is often overlooked - the history of women. This fascinating book looks at the lives of women in medieval Europe. In the eyes of the law, women were children, to be guarded and controlled. Motherhood was their main purpose in life. The Church also taught that women were dangerous and sinful. On the other hand, wives helped their husbands in the fields and in workshops, and many nuns and abbesses were respected for their wisdom and learning. Although women rarely gained power without the support of men, a few noblewomen used their position to play a part in the political struggles and battles of medieval Europe.

Blood and Silk

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baugh, Bruce / Tolagson, Jamie / Grabowski, Geoffrey C., PUBLISHER: White Wolf Games Studio, Though vampires have their intrigues, werewolves have their wars, mages have their realities, wraiths have their passions and changelings seek to return to their homeland, there are supernatural powers at work in the world that concern all of these beings. Indeed, there are people and forces in the world of Darkness that endanger all those who exist. Learn the secrets, alliances, enemies and plans of these shadowy beings in a series of world of Darkness books that can be integrated into all of the storyteller games. East meets West in this medieval World of Darkness crossover.

Piping Data Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nayyar, Mohinder L., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, *Stay on top of piping details and procedures with the help of this desk-top handbook - covers all types of pipes and piping uses *Access scores of illustrations for metallic, non-metallic, and lined piping *Includes many specification tables and standards

Competing Truths

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Coleman, Richard J., PUBLISHER: T&T Clark, Pushes the discussion of science and religion beyond the paradigms of comparison and contrast, opposition and competition, into the use of narrative truth as a means for both scientists and theologians to continue seeking the truth.

In Their Own Words: True Stories and Adventures of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oleson, James A., PUBLISHER: iUniverse, More than 100 legendary pilots have granted and shared personal glimpses of their illustrious military careers to help create this tribute to the American Fighter Ace. "In Their Own Words: True Stories and Adventures of the American Fighter Ace" explores and illustrates the courage, resourcefulness and patriotism of America's fighter aces. These heroic flyers have given personal glimpses and recollections on what it took to fly, fight and survive combat missions in World War II and Korea.

Spaghetti and Meatballs for All!: A Mathematical Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burns, Marilyn / Tilley, Debbie, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Paperbacks, Mr. and Mrs. Comfort have arranged tables and chairs to seat 32 people at their family reunion. But the guests have their own ideas for seating. Area and perimeter come alive as the family makes room for everyone. Used in Math By All Means: Area and Perimeter, Grades 5-6.

Handbook of Epilepsy Treatment: Forms, Causes and Therapy in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shorvon, Simon D., PUBLISHER: Blackwell Publishers, A concise synopsis of all major forms of therapy and treatment associated with epilepsy affecting both children and adults.

A Trial of Witches: A Seventeenth Century Witchcraft

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Geis, Gilbert / Bunn, Ivan, PUBLISHER: Routledge, In , Amy Denny and Rose Cullender were accused of witchcraft, and, in one of the most important of such cases in England, stood trial and were hanged in Bury St Edmunds. A Trial of Witches is a complete account of this sensational trial and an analysis of the court procedures, and the larger social, cultural and political concerns of the period. In a critique of the official process, the book details how the erroneous conclusions of the trial were achieved. The authors consider the key participants in the case, including the judge and medical witness, their institutional importance, their part in the fate of the women and their future careers. Through detailed research of primary sources, the authors explore the important implications of this case for the understanding of hysteria, group mentality, social forces and the witchcraft phenomenon as a whole.

German Verbs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robertson, Silvia, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, Learning verbs and remembering their correct usage is a daunting task for anyone studying a new language. The experts at Teach Yourself have developed the Teach Yourself Verbs series to deal with this perplexing yet necessary part of language learning. Perfect for students at any level of experience, the Teach Yourself Verbs series will increase their knowledge and proficiency and give their language confidence the boost it needs. Each book contains: -- Helpful hints on learning verb forms -- Explanation of various tenses and their useage -- Verb categories, their patterns, and their conjugations -- Full coverage of the main tenses for frequently used verbs, arranged alphabetically for quick and easy reference -- Examples of the verbs in everyday use, with colloquial expressions and keywords based on the verbs -- A glossary of verbs with details of the patterns they follow

The Layman's Bible Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Knight, George W., PUBLISHER: Barbour Publishing, The third title in the popular Layman's series is now available in an attractive hardcover edition. The Layman's Bible Handbook features brief, easy-to-read overviews of each Bible book, and chapter-by-chapter summaries that put the people, events, and concepts into comprehensible bites. Sidebars provide even more information on key passages, classic illustrations bring the text to life, and an index of key words helps to make The Layman's Bible Handbook a mini-encyclopedia of biblical information. Practical, reliable, and understandable, this handbook is a remarkable value at $8.97, and makes an excellent companion to The Layman's Bible Dictionary and The Layman's Quick Reference Concordance Want to know the Bible better? Turn to The Layman's Bible Handbook--explaining each book and chapter in context--now in a handsome hardcover binding. Acquista Ora

International Libel and Privacy Handbook: A Global Reference

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Glasser, Charles J., Jr. / Winkler, Matthew, PUBLISHER: Bloomberg Press, Media is now a global enterprise. The reach of broadcasting and the Internet has made ignorance of the laws of far-away juristictions a real liabilty. Publishers can be sued, sometimes successfully, for violating legal standards thousands of miles away. This handbook is a nation-by-nation summary of libel and privacy law in an easy-to-use format, covering Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It is designed for rapid analysis of media law as it applies to globally accessible publications, Internet sites, and wire services. It is written by specialists for the various regions and countries and is in straigtforward language accessible to journalists and editors, as well as their lawyers, and explains different nation's definitions of responsible and ethical journalism, the risks global publishers should know prior to publication, what steps publishers should take to avoid legal conflicts, and what defenses are avaialble should they be confronted with a claim.

Critical Pedagogy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kanpol, Barry, PUBLISHER: Praeger, Critical pedagogy refers to the means and methods of testing and attempting to change the structures of schools that allow inequities. It is a cultural-political tool that takes seriously the notion of human differences, particularly those related to race, class, and gender. Critical pedagogy seeks to release the oppressed and unite people in a shared language of critique, struggle, and hope, to end various forms of human suffering. In this revised edition, Kanpol takes the pre- and in-service educators along some initial steps to becoming critical pedagogists. As before, university professors and public school teachers alike will learn how to address their own prophetic commitments to belief and faith in the fight against despair, institutional chaos, oppression, death of spirit, and exile.

The Rise of Neoconservatism: Intellectuals and Foreign

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ehrman, John, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, This is the first book to analyze the history of neoconservatism and trace its influence on foreign policy, using new information from interviews and archives. Ehrman focuses on key individuals-Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Jeane Kirkpatrick, Norman Podhoretz, and Elliott Abrams, showing the development of their ideas and their place in American conservatism today

Sharks

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reader's Digest / Jackson, Brenda / McDonald, Ronald L., PUBLISHER: Reader's Digest Association, Here is the true story of sharks: the fascinating details of their lives and habits; the full extent of their strange senses; the terrible tales of attacks on people. 400 photographs and drawings. Includes a complete directory of all 344 known species of sharks.

The Handbook of Ecological Monitoring

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clarke, Robin, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The rapidly-developing field of ecological monitoring provides the quantitative data on the environment that planners and development experts need to outline future land use and to monitor change. The Handbook brings together for the first time information on the three major techniques of ecological monitoring: ground surveys, low-level aerial reconnaissance, and remote sensing from high-flying aircraft and satellites. Written by twelve of the world's experts, the book provides an invaluable introduction filled with practical advice for the design of ecological monitoring programs.

Globalization and the Developing Countries: Emerging

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Isaac, Grant / Bigman, D. / Bigman, David, PUBLISHER: CABI Publishing, The globalization process and the internal policy reforms that the developing countries have implemented during the past decade have changed the relative prices of practically all their inputs and outputs. Agricultural producers have therefore been forced to change the structure and methods of their production. The objective of this book is to review the impact of globalization on a number of issues. These include the effects of changes in global trading rules and regulations, the removal of trade barriers and the elimination of many country-specific trade agreements.

The Good Land: Stories of Saskatchewan People

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilson, Peter / Wilson, Peter, PUBLISHER: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Saskatchewan is filled with people who have ignored the world's values and expectations and lived their lives, in their own way, on the land they love. The Good Land tells their stories - the stories of the many dreamers, inventors, immigrants, hermits, farmers, and artists who call Saskatchewan their home.

The Architect's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guthrie, Pat, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, From conception to completion, no architectural project should proceed without this bookThis is a complete revision of the bestselling architect's quick guide to the latest code and cost information. The book presents the 20% of the data that architects need 80% of the time in the preliminary stage of designing buildings of all types and sizes--and of the spaces in between. With a structure that parallels the progress of a typical architectural project, The Architect's Portable Handbook, Fourth Edition delivers pertinent coverage--along with hundreds of detailed illustrations--of every step in the process: from initial planning and estimating through design and completion. The handbook is updated to reflect ICC International Building Code and the NFPA Building Code. To help you customize the book, pages for notes and/or changing data as experience dictates are included.

The Ground Beneath Her Feet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rushdie, Salman, PUBLISHER: Picador USA, In this remaking of the myth of Orpheus, Rushdie tells the story of Vina Apsara, a pop star, and Ormus Cama, an extraordinary songwriter and musician, who captivate and change the world through their music and their romance. Beginning in Bombay in the fifties, moving to London in the sixties, and New York for the last quarter century, the novel pulsates with a half-century of music and celebrates the power rock 'n' roll.

Muslims - Vol 2: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rippin, Andrew / Rippin Andrew, PUBLISHER: Routledge, The religion of Islam is of vital concern to the modern world. In Muslims Volume 2: The Contemporary Period Andrew Rippin examines Muslims' perception of and reaction to the challenges and changes occurring in contemporary life and questions their ability to relate the Qur'an and the figure of Muhammed to 19th and 20th century culture. The inherited world view of Islam is compared with the emerging newly-discovered world view of the late 20th century and is explored in two ways, firstly by examining modern Muslim views on religious authority and by considering their effect on the actual lived practice of Islam. Essential reading for all scholars and lecturers of Islam and comparative religion.

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