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Edith Wharton's Dialogue with Realism and Sentimental
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoeller, Hildegard, PUBLISHER: University Press of Florida, Arguing against the prevailing view of Edith Wharton as a realist writer, Hildegard Hoeller opens up the Wharton canon by finding the "real" Wharton in the writer's sentimental voice and in her critique of realism. With this focus on a blind spot in Wharton criticism, Hoeller demonstrates that the celebrated American writer created a dialogue between the two literary traditions. Most analyses of Wharton's work describe her early triumph as a realist and then her decline in the s into sentimental fiction. Instead, Hoeller examines important sentimental moments in Wharton's "realist" masterpieces and finds realism in the sentimental "minor" work (including the undervalued novel, The Mother's Recompense). Hoeller shows that Wharton used the sentimental voice both to express the truth of female desire and to express her critique of male realism. In this, Wharton is shown to be fully in control of her art from the beginning to the end of her career. Using Wharton as a case study, Hoeller maintains that the ongoing argument about the value of American sentimental fiction could benefit by seriously considering sentimental aesthetics. Only then, she says, will the term sentimental cease to be a label for inferior, female, and popular fiction and become a serious literary concept. This innovative book will be of interest to scholars of 19th- and 20th-century American fiction as well as feminist scholars and those interested in the ongoing debate about the American literary canon.
Text and Context: Document Storage and Processing
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Susan, PUBLISHER: Springer, Text and Context: Document Storage and Processing describes information processing techniques, including those which do not appear in conventional textbooks on database systems. It focuses on the input, storage, retrieval and presentation of primarily textual information, together with auxiliary material about graphic and video data. There are chapters on text analysis as a basis for lexicography, full-text databases and information retrieval, the use of optical storage for both ASCII text and scanned document images, hypertext and multi-media systems, abstract document definition, and document formatting and imaging. The material is treated in an informal way with an emphasis on real applications and software. There are, among others, case studies from Reuters, British Airways, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Sony, and HMSO. Relevant industry standards are discussed including ISO for CD-ROM file storage, CCITT Group4 data compression, the Standard Generalised Markup Language and Office Document Architecture, and the Postscript language. Readers will benefit from the way Susan Jones has brought together this information, in a logical sequence, to highlight the connections between related topics. This book will be of interest to second and third year undergraduates and MSc students in computer science, to B/TEC HTD final year computing and information science students either specialising in IT or taking an IT option, and to students taking courses in IT and in business computing systems.
The Medical Transcriptionist's Guide to Microsoft Word(r),
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bryan, Laura, PUBLISHER: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, The Medical Transcriptionist's Guide to Microsoft Word(R): Make It Your Own, Third Edition has been updated to include more shortcuts to help transcriptionists maximize their use of Microsoft Word(R). The time-saving techniques in this edition will help users increase their productivity and profit. Experienced and new professionals will learn quickly from the easy-to-follow instructions, including creating and using macros, alternative ways of counting characters, how to use fewer keystrokes, customizing Word, and more. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes 20 video clips with hands-on instructions for various shortcuts, and an insert references quick tips and where to find them throughout the text. The Workbook has updated exercises and review questions to enhance and maximize students' use of Microsoft Word(R). Students, and new and veteran transcriptionists alike, will learn from the easy-to-follow instructions on creating and customizing medical documents and more. Answers to the review questions are also included to assist users in assessing their skill level of learning the Microsoft Word(R)environment. The text and workbook will teach you time-saving techniques such as creating and using macros, customizing Word(R), using templates, and alternative ways of counting characters, to name a few. Saving time and keystrokes will enable you to transcribe more reports, and ultimately produce more income--a definite benefit.
The Beatles SGT. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band LP
The Beatles SGT. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band LP Vinile 33 Giri Originale Made In Holland (Parlophone - PCS (YEX ) Stereo) [Matrix A: YEX - Matrix B: YEX ] Gatefold COVER Front Cover: Excellent Back Cover: Excellent - (Strappo sul lato destro del retro copertina) LP: Excellent INNER: Excellent - (L'inserto è stato tagliato nella parte in alto a sinistra) TrackList: Side ONE Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Lennon, McCartney) - 2:00 With a Little Help from My Friends (Lennon, McCartney) - 2:43 Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds (Lennon, McCartney) - 3:26 Getting Better (Lennon, McCartney) - 2:47 Fixing a Hole (Lennon, McCartney) - 2:35 She's Leaving Home (Lennon, McCartney) - 3:33 Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! (Lennon, McCartney) - 2:35 Side TWO Within You Without You (Harrison) - 5:05 When I'm Sixty-Four (Lennon, McCartney) - 2:37 Lovely Rita (Lennon, McCartney) - 2:41 Good Morning Good Morning (Lennon, McCartney) - 2:42 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) (Lennon, McCartney) - 1:19 A Day in the Life (Lennon, McCartney) - 5:04 Band: John Lennon - voce, cori, chitarra ritmica, organo Hammond, pianoforte, armonica, tamburello, maracas Paul McCartney - voce, cori, basso, chitarra ritmica, pianoforte, organo Hammond George Harrison - chitarra solista, voce, cori, armonica, maracas, conga in A Day in the Life Ringo Starr - batteria, congas, tamburello, maracas, campane tubolari; voce in With a Little Help from My Friends
Il Disco Del Mese
Vendo la collana "Il disco del mese" pubblicata dal al dal quotidiano La Repubblica. E' un opera ormai fuori produzione ed introvabile. Sono presenti i fascicoli ed i cd. Ecco il piano dell'opera: 1 - Le grandi voci della musica nera Dal jazz al soul, dal blues al rap, le voci che hanno influenzato la musica del nostro secolo. Con Billie Holiday, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Louis Armstrong... 2 - Il rock e il viaggio On the road, sulla strada: un tema ricorrente della musica, anzi della vita. Un lungo viaggio scandito a tempo di rock. Con The Clash, Jethro Tull, Neville Brothers, Jefferson Airplane, Duke Ellington, Rod Stewart... 3 - Bob Marley e il reggae La leggenda della musica giamaicana e dei suoi profeti, che fecero del reggae il seme della libertà del suo popolo. Con: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Shabba Ranks, Mick Jagger, Police... 4 - Dal blues al rock L'incontro fra musica bianca e musica nera: dai battelli sul Mississippi ai grattacieli di Detroit, un'avventura in bilico fra tradizione e sperimentazione. Con: Joe Cocker, B.B. King, The Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival... 5 - I grandi cantano i Beatles Le canzoni del quartetto di Liverpool, a distanza di anni, costituiscono una sfida per ogni grande interprete. Con: Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Richie Havens, Ike & Tina Turner, Sarah Vaughan, Aretha Franklin... 6 - Africa I ritmi e le melodie del continente nero che hanno dato origine alla musica di tutto il mondo, superando confini geografici e barriere linguistiche e culturali. Con: Miriam Makeba, Mori Kante, Youssou N'Dour, Manu Dibango, Khaled... 7 - Canzoni in jazz Gli eroi di un'epoca dura, difficile, ma leggendaria. Uno spiraglio sul canto jazz, fatto di grande fatica collettiva e di infinite solitudini personali. Con Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald... 8 - Freedom Il rock canta la libertà. Libertà dalla schiavitù, come dall'emarginazione, dal razzismo, dalla povertà, dalla guerra, dalle catene interiori. Con: Santana, The Byrds, Joan Baez, The Band, Country Joe, Barry McGuire, Peter Gabriel, Donovan... 9 - Brasile Dalle spiagge di Copacabana ai deserti del Sertão, dalle mistiche notti di Bahia alla voglia di riscatto delle favelas, dal carnevale a tempo di bossa nova alla malinconia del mattino dopo. Con: Chico Buarque, João Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Toquinho & Vinicius, Gal Costa, Maria Bethãnia... 10 - Canzoni d'amore Un insolito viaggio nel mondo del più importante dei sentimenti, attraverso le voci che lo hanno cantato, interpretato, esaltato. Con: Sting, Paul Young, Cindy Lauper, Jovanotti, Pino Daniele, Style Council, Nina Simone... 11 - Il sogno degli anni Sessanta Il decennio più creativo del secolo, il decennio del sogno, dell'utopia, della fantasia, la vera grande stagione del rock. Con: Harry Nilson, Steppenwolf, Blood Sweat & Tears, Troggs, Traffic, Beach Boys, Sonny & Cher... 12 - Jazz & dance: l'esplosione dell'acid jazz La "cultura dei club" nata a Londra negli anni Ottanta. Acid jazz: un genere musicale, ma soprattutto uno stile di vita. Con: Rebecka Törnqvist, Quincy Jones, Galliano, Kool & The Gang, James Taylor Quartet, Earth, Incognito... 13 - World Music Dall'Africa all'Oriente, la nuova musica del mondo. Suoni e voci una volta lontani, oggi sempre più vicini, che arrivano sino a noi viaggiando trasportati dal vento. Con: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Baaba Maal, Abdelli, Sheila Chandra, Papa Wemba, Peter Gabriel... 14 - White & Soul: dai Blues Brothers a Zucchero Dal rhythm 'n' blues alla "musica dell'anima". Musica fatta dai bianchi ma ancorata alla grande tradizione, ai maestri del blues, alle grandi voci nere. Con: Zucchero, The Blues Brothers, The Commitments, Eurithmics, Joe Cocker, Paul Young, Talking Heads...
Methods of Housing Analysis: Techniques and Case Studies
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maidment, Robert W., PUBLISHER: Center for Urban Policy Research, In order to understand and formulate housing policy and programs, it is necessary to have a working knowledge of the internal economic operation of housing from the points of view of both the investor and the owner. James W. Hughes argues that investors' and owners' behavior and activity tend to be governed by market forces and other realities. In that regard, he begins this work by analyzing market rates of return in real estate and housing undertakings, and the variety of analytical techniques which underlie their determination."Methods of Housing Analysis" is designed to provide urban planners with an introduction to the basic, quantitative techniques associated with the analysis of housing. A myriad of specific analytical methods has evolved in each of the professions concerned with this subject area. Planners, investors, developers, engineers, appraisers, social scientists, and governmental officials all tend to exhibit unique perspectives when examining housing and have developed their analytical frameworks accordingly. The work is comprised of an extensive discussion by the author, detailed case studies and examples, and a number of essays by leading experts that detail specific analytical procedures and demonstrate their use. The book is divided into four major sections: analysis of the internal operation of housing; basic cost-revenue analysis; expanded cost-revenue/benefit analysis; and government regulation of housing. The thorough nature of Hughes' discussion and of the related readings makes this volume an ideal textbook and reference source.
Senior Project Managers and/or Partner - Munich
SYSTEMIQ is an organisation driving system change in clean energy, circular material solutions and sustainable land use. By addressing failures in these areas, SYSTEMIQ aims to unlock economic opportunities that benefit business, society and the environment. We connect the right people, ideas, technologies, and capital to transform economic systems. We do this through five activities: Convene and support coalitions of leaders to shape policies and business strategies that will rapidly transform economic activity Work with companies that want to be pioneers in and drivers of change towards more sustainable systems Co-create and incubate the market solutions most likely to build regenerative economic systems Invest our own venture capital and expertise in opportunities with the biggest potential to drive rapid system change Direct larger pools of capital into regenerative economic systems, so that these scale and multiply. In order to deliver in these areas, we recruit and develop distinctive and varied individuals who strive to achieve our mission, challenge the status quo and act as change leaders. We are looking for experienced project managers to lead teams on exciting opportunities. This highly strategic work involves some of the most prominent institutions in the field, has a very international character and aims at significant impact over the next 3-5 years. It requires very advanced problem solving, analytical and relationship skills and the experience of leading project teams to deliver breakthrough insights, action and results. Our teams are typically small (2-5 people) and you might be involved in more than one project/venture at a time. Occasionally, you may be working with one of our partners in a standalone capacity. We offer the opportunity to benefit from the world-leading networks of our partners and be part of a high-calibre, driven, and fun/friendly team. There is also the possibility to gain experience in project development and venture capital. SYSTEMIQ is looking for individuals with a strong record of excellence and achievement. You have proven that in different contexts and are keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of work, shape the business and make maximum impact. You are passionate about SYSTEMIQ's mission and approach to system change. Your background includes leading teams at a top management consultancy, ideally coupled with solid leadership experience in industry, the public sector or civil society. Specifically, you have: Many years of top management consulting experience in a high calibre and international environment, ideally working with industry, energy, manufacturing and/or agricultural clients Experience as project/engagement manager, leading teams on both content and process Highly advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with a focus on strategic challenges Relationship management skills, also on a very senior level and in various cultural contexts A strong commitment to coaching and developing people, with an empowering leadership style Strong entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify growth opportunities and take a lead in exploring new ideas and concepts Masters or equivalent degree - chemistry/engineering & other Sciences especially welcome Willingness to travel (Desirable) Experience in the sustainability/environment/social enterprise space Experience in the EV/Mobility/Automotive sector would also be advantageous We are keen to receive applications from all parts of the global community Please send your application to Michael Round at h. You must have Right to Work in Germany
Sensory Evaluation Practices: Food and Science Technology
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stone, Herbert / Sidel, Joel L., PUBLISHER: Academic Press, This Second Edition of Sensory Evaluation Practices provides the background and understanding necessary to make informed decisions about managing a sensory evaluation program, designing tests, and interpreting and reporting results. The authors have been in the sensory management consulting business for more than 20 years and bring their expertise to the enthusiastic and comprehensive revision of this invaluable book. Sensory evaluation of a product is the measurement of what is perceived about that product" not only in terms of its efficacy, but also by the more subtle influences of sight, smell, taste, touch, and where applicable, sound. A key benefit from this exciting and quantitative science is cost reduction in product reformulation due to the ability to evaluate a product's consumer acceptance in the marketplace. Key Features * Reveals changes in the field, particularly in the business view of sensory evaluation as a product information source * Clarifies the relationships between product specialists/experts and sensory panels, between sensory and market research, and between study of perception and sensory evaluation of products * Includes discussion of test requests and their "hidden agenda" product selection, and the relative merits of testing products from different (laboratory, pilot plant, production) sources * Introduces two new methods of quantitative descriptive analysis and an investigation of the merits of product specific versus global panels * Discusses affective testing and the advantages of various methods including testing with children, the interaction between sensory and market research, the use of employees versus non-employees, and theeffect of the number of judgments on product decisions
Beyond Corporate Transformation: A Whole Systems Approach to
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Head, Christopher W., PUBLISHER: Productivity Press, Do your employees resist change? They resist change when: They don't understand the changes that are taking place.They see little or no perceived benefit of doing things differently.They do not feel involved.Realizing that anything short of total employee involvement in the change process jeopardizes the success of the transformation, this book emphasizes that it is the responsibility of every employee, from the CEO to the front-line manager, to act as a change agent by communicating interpersonally with employees throughout their company.Learn how your organization can foster a continuous learning culture and why you need to continuously improve. How is this book unique/different?Incorporates views, insights, and change methodologies from some of the finest management consulting firms. Includes examples of the change efforts of several prominent companies successfully leading transformations in their workplace.Describes how to lead an entire organization into high performanceContains a comprehensive change methodology that addresses all of the factors that affect organizational performance, so that no avoidable performance factors are left untouched that can lead to long term performance deficits.Looks equally at technical and social systems as well as the need for strong leadership and change management skills. After reading this book, you will understand what a large scale organizational change effort really means and learn how to help lead and add value to the change effort taking place.
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."
Aristotle Would Have Liked Oprah: And Other Philosophic
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Diamond, Ethel, PUBLISHER: Health Communications, Philosophy is not just for "serious thinkers", it is for everyone's enjoyment. There are no "answers", just insightful questions -- thoughts to help us live our lives. From the birth of philosophy in ancient Greece to the present, this has been the basic premise of all great philosophers. Unfortunately, the words of these wise men are not always accessible to all readers. This book brings the lofty words of great philosophy down-to-earth for all readers to practice, benefit from and enjoy. The author has summarized the basic views of many of the most important thinkers throughout history and related them directly to contemporary life. From advertising slogans to celebrities to familiar phrases, this book shows readers how much of our popular culture results from the teachings of the great philosophers. The book examines such luminaries of thought as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Voltaire, Kant, Hegel, Emerson, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, James, Heidegger, Derrida and Rorty, and relates them to contemporary icons like David Copperfield, Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Jackson, Jerry Seinfeld and Howard Stern. A philosophic smorgasbord, readers are free to select morsels of wisdom in whatever order they choose. This accessible, easy-to-read, clever, lighthearted book is sure to appeal to all readers. More than merely providing a witty simplification of lofty thought, it reveals deep, universal truths about life and living. In the midst of these chaotic, media-driven times, readers need perennial wisdom more than ever before to guide and inspire them.
Smoking Ears and Screaming Teeth
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Norton, Trevor, PUBLISHER: Century, Smoking Ears and Screaming Teeth is a hilarious celebration of the great eccentrics who have performed dangerous experiments on themselves for the benefit of humankind, written with all the wit, humour and eye for the beauties of nature -- and machinery and scientific equipment -- that have gained Trevor Norton a cult following and critical acclaim. Many have followed the advice of the great Victorian scientist Jack Haldane to "never experiment on an animal if a man will do" and "never ask anyone to do anything you wouldn't do yourself." He and his father inhaled poisonous gasses to test the efficacy of the prototype gas mask they had invented. When breathing gasses under pressure he suffered the smoking ears and screaming teeth of the title. The stories are astonishing, disturbing or absurd -- the Marquis de Sade meets Monty Python. John Hunter pioneered self-experimentation and deliberately infected himself with venereal diseases by the puss transference method and gave his name to chancre of the penis. The zoologist Frank Buckland made a concentrated effort to widen the nation's diet by personally testing everything that crossed his path, from boiled elephant's trunk to bluebottles. He published recipes for such delicacies as slug soup. Some medics deliberately contracted deadly blood diseases in the hope of finding cures. Then there was the surgeon who got the sack and won the Nobel prize for thrusting a catheter into his own beating heart. Trevor Norton writes that self-experimentation is still a component of much scientific research. In our health and safety obsessed society, we need people who are willing to risk themselves to make life safer for us.
Literature Searching in Science, Technology, and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pritchard, Eileen / Scott, Paula, PUBLISHER: Heinemann Educational Books, Written from both the librarian's and scientist's point of view, this book is a comprehensive guide to conducting searches of scientific, agricultural, and technological literature. The beginning user will find the work a valuable introduction to search and retrieval techniques, while the experienced user will welcome the volume's overview of the most recent methods and strategies. Because the library is no longer the only place where a researcher may conduct literature searches, this revised edition gives extensive attention to electronic searches from remote sites, such as computers at the home or office. Searching for information is changing from the traditional library setting to the remote environment. Written from both the librarian's and scientist's perspectives, this comprehensive guide overviews fundamental and advanced methods of conducting scientific, technological, and agricultural literature searches from libraries and remote sites, such as computers at the home or office. Beginners will find this book a useful introduction to search and retrieval techniques. At the same time, the computerization of libraries has been so rapid that the experienced researcher will also benefit from this work. The first part of the book overviews and discusses available information sources. The second and third parts examine ways of finding these information sources in the library, and techniques of searching and retrieving this information via computer from outside the library. The volume explains the pathway of information in literature, methods of identifying and citing literature, the usefulness of the online catalog, the special features of abstracts and indexes, the nature of online searching, and the significance of the Internet to users in scientific and research environments. The final chapter gives special attention to the electronic library and the World Wide Web. A concise bibliography directs the reader to some of the most important aids for literature searching.
HumuSS: il primo humus di lombrico in Sardegna
HumuSS è uno dei migliori fertilizzanti organici ammessi in Agricoltura Biologica derivante dall'attività sinergica di lombrichi e microrganismi del suolo. Il nostro prodotto deriva dalla trasformazione di letame bovino in questa preziosa risorsa (D.Lgs. ), completamente naturale, ecologica e rinnovabile. HumuSS è un mix biologico attivo di batteri, enzimi, ormoni ed elementi nutritivi per le piante; può essere somministrato immediatamente alle colture ed in qualsiasi periodo dell'anno; è soffice, di colore bruno e ha il tipico profumo di sottobosco. Questo ammendante fornisce nutrienti equilibrati per l'apparato radicale e ne stimola la crescita, incrementa il contenuto di materia organica nel terreno, in particolare le sostanze umiche che influenzano l'accumulo di nutrienti nel suolo e promuovono la crescita delle radici stesse. Inoltre, HumuSS migliora le proprietà fisiche e chimiche del terreno, apporta microrganismi utili e quindi aumenta le proprietà biologiche e la capacità di auto-rinnovamento della fertilità. Numerosi studi scientifici, infatti, dimostrano come tra i molteplici benefit agronomici apportati, ci sia un elevato livello di soppressione di alcune patologie legate al suolo ed una notevole riduzione dei livelli di salinità in esso. BioSS nasce da una condivisione di vedute e competenze di un'Agronoma ed una Biologa Sarde che, dopo aver conseguito laurea e dottorato di ricerca presso l'Università degli Studi di Sassari, qui collaborano nell'ambito di attività di ricerca scientifica da oltre un decennio. Per questo, BioSS rappresenta uno stile di vita, una scelta etica, ecologica e scientifica. Sia BioSS che HumuSS sono regolarmente iscritti ai registri dei fertilizzanti ammessi in Agricoltura Biologica del MIPAAF (n' e /17, rispettivamente). Per info su composizione chimica, dosaggi e consulenze, chiamaci o vai sul nostro sito!
The Martini Diet: The Self-Indulgent Way to a Thinner, More
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sander, Jennifer / Neft, Martin G., PUBLISHER: Fair Winds Press (MA), There's a yet another new Harvard study out that shows that regular moderate drinking can lower your risk of heart attack. This study, which followed men for twelve years, found out that those who drank one or two alcoholic drinks 5 to 7 days a week lowered their risk of heart attack 30 percent. (Women also benefit but they must weigh those benefits against the risk of breast cancer. Still, far more women die of heart disease than breast cancer.) Similar studies show that caffeine is good for you, as is red meat and salmon and red wine and anything dipped in olive oil. The truth is, good food and drink is good for you. So why deprive yourself? Think of the most self-indulgent people you know the ones who never miss their morning lattes and their evening martinis, dine at the best restaurants, hire personal trainers, indulge in weekly massages and facials. Odds are they're as thin as they are spoiled. This book will uncover the reasons why some of the most indulgent people are also the healthiest (like the French Paradox, which explored why French people can eat so much rich food and drink so much wine and still be thin and have low rates of heart disease). So spoil yourself thin with The Martini Diet. Inside you'll find all the ways in which you can indulge yourself and get into shape at the same time. Not only will you live longer, you'll have a heck of a lot more fun.
Preamplificatore Technics SU-A 40
Preamplificatore Technics SU-A40, Oggetto dalle grandi caratteristiche Soniche, Cablato con cavi di segnale OCC / OFC, Determinando prestazioni eccellenti. Description preamp features Class AA phono EQ and output circuitry, high speed EX capacitors, and an Active Servo Power Supply. It connects directly to the fixed input facilities of the SE-M100. LPs benefit from amplification by the SU-A40. Its phono EQ amp features Class AA construction for voltage amplification, reducing influence from RIAA network impedance fluctuations. Low-noise FETs and high slew rate circuitry provide a signal-to-noise ratio of 79dB for MM and 74dB for MC cartridges, while dropping distortion to % (MM, 20Hz to 20kHz). The Class AA output amp helps avoid distortion caused by the input impedance of the connected power amp and the connection cord. The result is a step up in excellence for all sources, digital and analogue. An electrolytic capacitor has two electrodes separated by an electrolyte. In a conventional capacitor additives are needed to prevent the electrolyte from corroding the oxide coating that protects the positive electrode (anode). But these additives also cause distortion. Now, biotechnology creates an electrolyte that is purer; allowing a more uniform oxide layer without sound muddying additives. These capacitors help bring out the full potential of Class AA amplification. Noise and voltage stability are particularly important considerations in a preamp's power supply because of the low-level signals being handled. The SU-A40 uses a feedback circuit comprised of a special stabilized voltage IC with excellent thermal characteristics and a wide band IC with outstanding high frequency characteristics. The SU-A40 is designed for high signal purity. The OCC/OFC wires contribute to outstanding performance in every section of the circuitry - from parts leads to i
Intelligent Systems and Interfaces
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mlynek, Daniel / Kandeland, Abraham / Teodorescu, Horia-Nicolai L., PUBLISHER: Springer, The field of intelligent interfaces and systems' has witnessed a rapid growth during the last decade. An impressive number of papers, conference tutorials, and volumes have been devoted to the topic. Ten years ago, intelligent systems constituted a rather exotic topic and many were skeptical as to whether such systems would amount to more than a nice name. Nowadays, intelligent systems represent a powerful tool in many applications, in all industrial fields. Their development evolved on both the horizontal dimension, with a constantly increasing number of applications, and on the vertical dimension, by including more capabilities ranging from sensoric to neurofuzzy systems, intelligent agents, speech and image understanding, and decision making in complex environments. Intelligent Systems and Interfaces represents a comprehensive coverage of the field, including fundamental aspects, software-, sensors-, and hardware-related issues. Moreover, the contributors to this volume offer, beyond a systematic overview of intelligent interfaces and systems, deep, practical knowledge in building and using intelligent systems in various applications. Special emphasis is placed on specific aspects and requirements in applications. Intelligent Systems and Interfaces is intended to be an essential tool for the scientific community in all areas of applied intelligent technologies. The chapters are written by a selected pool of experts in the field of intelligent systems. The contributors thoroughly review the state of the art, explain the problems to be addressed and show how these problems can be solved. Extensive references are included, offering the reader a perspective on the currently available literature and trends. Intelligent Systems and Interfaces is an important reference on intelligent systems, intended for a large audience. Graduate and postgraduate students in computer science, electronics, micro-technology, robotics, and control theory will benefit from this comprehensive, in-depth study of the topic. Engineers from high-tech industries and researchers involved in the design, manufacturing, and use of intelligent interfaces and systems and of related technologies will find many solutions to research and design problems.
Key Account Manager Lombardia - Settore Materiali per
Il nostro cliente è la filiale italiana di un Gruppo Internazionale leader nella vendita di materiali per l’imballaggio. Presenza storica nel mercato, è punto di riferimento in Europa per oltre clienti, che soddisfa con un catalogo di oltre referenze. Nell’ambito della riorganizzazione in atto nella struttura commerciale Italia, siamo stati incaricati della ricerca di un Key Account Manager per la Lombardia. Vogliamo entrare in contatto con professionisti commerciali senior che abbiano maturato una buona esperienza nella vendita di prodotti/servizi in ambito BtoB o BtoC, a cui affidare, alle dirette dipendenze della Direzione Vendite, la gestione e lo sviluppo del fatturato dei clienti già presenti nell’Area nonchè l'elaborazione delle strategie per l'acquisizione dei clienti nuovi. Per ricoprire con successo la posizione è necessario possedere: . laurea o cultura universitaria . spirito imprenditoriale e attitudine al lavoro per obiettivi . ambizione e ricerca continua del miglioramento dei propri risultati . capacità organizzativa . dinamicità . abitudine nel leggere e produrre statistiche e elaborare strategie commerciali . flessibilità mentale e abitudine a interagire con clienti di diverso grado di complessità La sede della Società è nella provincia Sud di Milano. Date le funzioni attribuite al ruolo non è comunque richiesta una presenza in azienda. Saranno perciò valutate anche candidature di persone residenti in altre province della Lombardia. Il contratto previsto è a tempo indeterminato e il pacchetto economico, che prevederà una parte fissa, una variabile e benefit, sarà valutato in base alle caratteristiche della persona prescelta. I candidati interessati sono pregati di prendere visione della normativa relativa al trattamento dei dati personali, presente sul sito www.atelierrecruitment.com prima di presentare la propria candidatura compilando l'apposito form. La ricerca si intende rivolta a candidati di ambo i sessi come da vigenti leggi. Atelier Recruitment è un marchio di Oktopous srl unipersonale, agenzia di ricerca e selezione con aut.min. a tempo indeterminato numero 39/ del .
Defying the Market: Profiting in the Turbulent
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leeb, Donna / Leeb, Stephen, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, Stephen Leeb has devised a simple, yet enormously profitable, stock-picking formula." - DAILY NEWSStephen Leeb is a top performing money manager. - THE NEW YORK POST. For almost two decades technology has been the greatest wealthbuilder in history, with high-tech stocks like Microsoft creating millionaires seemingly overnight. But technological progress is slowing. This slowdown will intersect with other key worldwide trends to create new boom markets in nontech areas like energy services, food, and real estate--and only investors who know where to look will continue their bull market gains into and beyond DEFYING THE MARKET provides research-driven techniques for uncovering the new winning stocks, along with strategies to hedge your portfolio against the uncertain new economy. Award-winning stock timer and financial writer Stephen Leeb and financial journalist Donna Leeb reveal 21st-century investment realities that all investors should heed, including: Companies positioned to soar in the next market wave; High-flying technology stocks whose best days are behind them; Specific stocks and stock groups to buy NOW--and those to avoid; 6 sample portfolios that will benefit any investor regardless of goals, risk tolerance, or available assets. Great investors are not, and have never been, crowd followers. Even as they build substantial portfolios in healthy markets, intuitive investors constantly watch for signs of change that are overlooked or ignored by mainstream investors. Discover for yourself how you can uncover and interpret these signs with uncanny accuracy DEFYING THE MARKET will outline what today's slowing rate of technological advance means to you and--fromhigh-flying stocks on the brink of meltdown to unassuming companies that are ready to take charge in a post-tech, inflationary world--show you where to put your money for continued growth and protection from risk.
The Origins of Federal Support for Higher Education: George
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, Roger L., PUBLISHER: Penn State University Press, The Origins of Federal Support for Higher Education revises the traditional interpretation of the land-grant college movement, whose institutions were brought into being b the Morrill Act to provide for "the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes." Rather than being the inevitable consequence of the unfolding dynamic of institutional and socioeconomic forces, Williams argues, it was the active intervention and initiate of a handful of educational leaders that secured the colleges' future---above all, the activities of George W. Atherton. For nearly three decades, Atherton, who was the seventh president of the Pennsylvania State University, worked to secure consistent federal financial support for the colleges, which in their early years received little assistance from the states they were designed to benefit. He also helped to develop the institutions as comprehensive "national" universities grounded in the liberal arts and sciences---a conception that countered the prevailing view of the colleges as mainly agricultural schools.Atherton became the prime mover in the campaign to enact the Hatch Act, which encouraged the establishment of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant colleges. The act marked the federal government's first effort to provide continuous funding to research units associated with higher education institutions. At the same times, Atherton played a key role in the formation of the first association of such institutions: The Associations of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations. It was the Association that provided the critical mass needed to lobby Congress successively and to approach the many opportunities andthreats the land-grant colleges faced during the period. Atherton was also deeply involved in the campaign for the Morrill Act of , which provided long-sought annual appropriations to land-grant colleges for a broad range of academic programs and encouraged steady growth in state support during the s. Roger Williams traces the motives and tactics behind a series of laws that made the federal government irreversibly committed to funding higher education and scientific research and provides rich new insights into the complexities, polarities, and inherent contradictions of the history of the American land-grant movement.
Coppia cavi di segnale Atlas Cables Hyper Integra
Vendo, come da foto, splendida coppia cavi di segnale (per collegare cd all'amplificatore), Atlas Cables Hyper Integra da 1 metro, dal rapporto qualità prezzo sbalorditivo, come si può verificare su internet. Un prodotto per veri audiofili. La coppia di cavi è praticamente nuova, con solo una decina di ore di rodaggio. Caratteristiche tecniche (in inglese): The Atlas Hyper Integra is a superior asymmetrical or unbalanced design with a well-defined impedance of 75 ohms. The central conductor is made from 80 strands of OCC of % purity and which is insulated by an extremely low-loss foamed polyethylene dielectric. The return conductor is a two-layer braid made from a total of 272 strands of Ultra-Pure Oxygen Free Copper. The double layer of tightly woven wire mesh also provides 100% rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI) ensuring that the music signal is free from any external interference or noise. The conductors are covered by a soft PVC sleeve in a gloss black finish. The Hyper is terminated with exclusive Atlas non magnetic RCA plugs. These plugs benefit from a solder free, cold weld interface between the pure OFC copper co-axial stranded conductors and the plug for both the going and return signals. Being free of solder, another barrier to the free-flow of the signal has been removed. The Integra plug employs two conjugate brackets: Conjugate bracket RCA plug These brackets grip the cable without compressing it. Compressing a coaxial causes the cable to alter its impedance from 75 Ohms thereby causing deletions. In a digital interface the impedance can drop to some 40 Ohms which causes reflections and jitter. The Integra plug lets more information through. The Integra plug with conjugate brackets entirely rejects radio frequency interference all the way from the plug to conductor interface so there's less deletions or interference. It contains four asymmetrical sleeves that are sprung and which spread.
An Introduction to International Capital Markets,: Products,
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chisholm, Andrew A., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, An Introduction to international capital markets, Second edition Products, Strategies, Participants Andrew Chisholm ""Clear, comprehensive and with many practical examples and case studies. An invaluable guide to the modern international capital markets and to the key products and techniques used in the industry."" --Sir George Mathewson CBE, DUniv, LLD, FRSE, FCIBS. Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in Scotland and Former Chairman of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc. Fully revised and updated from the hugely popular first edition, this book is an accessible and convenient one-volume introduction to international capital markets, ideal for those entering or planning to enter investment banking or asset management. As well as serving as an invaluable reference tool for professionals already working in the industry looking to extend their knowledge base it will also benefit all those working in trading, sales and support roles. Describing how the key products and markets work, who the principle participants are and their overall goals and objectives, Andrew Chisholm provides a thorough overview of the global capital markets. The book covers a wide range of equity, debt, foreign exchange and credit instruments as well as the principal derivative products. In a step-by-step fashion, making extensive use of real world cases and examples, it explains money markets, foreign exchange, bond markets, cash equity markets, equity valuation techniques, swaps, forwards, futures, credit derivatives, options, option risk management and convertible bonds. An extensive glossary also explains concisely many of the 'jargon' expressions used in the financial markets. Boasting an international focus, examples are drawn from major international markets around the world. It makes extensive use of numerical examples and case studies to help explain a wide range of cash and derivative products used in the capital markets business. It covers both debt and equity products and includes new material on credit products such as collateralized debt obligations and credit derivative structures; equity fundamental analysis, portfolio theory and convertible bonds. Market data has been fully updated from the first edition and recent events such as the 'credit crisis' are discussed. ISBN
Themes in Language, Education & Development in Kenya
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ogechi, Nathan Oyori, PUBLISHER: Nsemia Inc., Language plays a major role in the development of societies and nations. " Themes in Language, Education & Development in Kenya " is a collection of fourteen scholarly articles on aspects of language and its relationship with, society, education and development in Kenya.. The authors follow Morgan Dalphinis remarks that:.".". to speak a language means more than an exercise in the use of a given syntax and morphology, it implies the support of a whole culture and civilization. Moreover, it is in language that people learn, relate to each other as social animals in a material world of production, reproduction, distribution and exchange." " It is not only important to understand specific languages but to also appreciate associated structural linguistics as a means of appreciating the underlying, rich cultural aspects of those languages. In this book, authors capture the richness of language and linguistics aspects of some of Kenyan languages, namely Kiswahili, EkeGusii, Dholuo and Ateso as well as appropriated languages used in Kenya such as English and French. Themes in Language, Education & Development in Kenya discusses aspects of language and its relationship with society, education and development in Kenya. As much as possible, the authors have anchored their arguments on relevant theoretical and conceptual frameworks with chapters written either in English or Kiswahili while the abstracts are written in a different language from that of the body of the chapter. The book is divided into three major themes: " Theoretical Linguistics and Language in Society, Language and Education, and Language and Development. " Educators, students and general readers interested in issues of language, linguistics, pedagogy and development will find great benefit from this book. In particular, students and lecturers of African linguistics, English, Kiswahili, Education and Sociology would be great beneficiaries. What others say This edited volume comprises detailed, substantive, methodological and theoretical research by fine investigators and practitioners in linguistics, English, French, Kiswahili, education and development. It is so detailed and a must-read piece of work for scholars interested in the interface between language and other fields. " -- Bob Mbori, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega " Writing/compiling an edited book requires masterful selection of articles that ensure the common thread runs through the chapters. This book achieves this by putting language firmly in the agenda of education and development in Kenya. " -- Hilary K. Sang, Department of Linguistics and Foreign Languages, Moi University " This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in languages, education and development beyond Kenyan borders. It sets the pace and a new trend for research in African languages. " -- Gilbert Gumoshabe, Makerere University, U
ELIS e NTT DATA: Talent Camp
TALENT CAMP – Your Future: il nuovo percorso ELIS in collaborazione con NTT Data Italia 3 mesi di formazione e 6 mesi di stage retribuito nel settore dell’Information Technology Il Talent Camp è un percorso promosso dal Consorzio ELIS in collaborazione con NTT Data, rivolto a 10 giovani laureati desiderosi di diventare professionisti nel settore dell’informatica. L’iniziativa in partenza dal 20 maggio è articolata in 3 mesi di formazione altamente specializzata orientata al settore della programmazione in contesti di innovazione tecnologica e 6 mesi di stage in azienda con rimborso di €/mese ed ulteriori benefit (buoni pasto). NTT DATA Italia è un’azienda facente parte del Gruppo giapponese NTT Data, tra i leader del mercato mondiale della Consulenza e dei Servizi IT, operante in oltre 35 paesi e dipendenti. In Italia, con dipendenti, l’azienda fornisce servizi professionali dalla consulenza allo sviluppo dei sistemi e all’outsourcing, combinando approccio globale con attenzione locale, e condividendo con i propri clienti un impegno di lungo periodo e la spinta all’innovazione. Al termine del periodo di tirocinio NTT DATA Italia offrirà alle candidature più interessanti l’inserimento in Azienda con contratto di apprendistato professionalizzante. Il corso strutturato in 9 mesi avrà inizio il 20 maggio e si concluderà il 7 agosto . Il programma didattico in aula è suddiviso in 3 moduli: SELF DEVELOPMENT – 24 ore Office Automation Effective Communication Team Building FONDAMENTI RETI e SISTEMI – 56 ore Protocolli livello 7 Architetture Client-Server Sessioni Linux Essential (32) PROGRAMMAZIONE – 320 ore JAVA Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Java SE 7 Programmer I (1Z) Java SE 7 Programmer II (1Z) WEB Java EE 6: Develop Web Components with Servlets & JSPs Java EE 6: Develop Web Applications with JSF Java EE 6: Develop Database Applications with JPA HTML 5 / CSS3 Javascript/Jquery Microsoft.NET REQUISITI per partecipare alle selezioni Talent Camp – Your Future: • Laurea triennale o specialistica preferibilmente in discipline tecnico-scientifiche • Disponibilità alla mobilità professionale nell’ambito delle sedi operative di NTT Data. • Età non superiore ai 28 anni SELEZIONI Le selezioni, strutturate in test scritti e colloqui individuali, si svolgeranno a Roma presso la sede del Consorzio ELIS entro aprile CANDIDATURE inviare il CV all’indirizzo email: indicando in oggetto “CANDIDATURA TALENTCAMP NTTDATA”
Agile Adoption Patterns: A Roadmap to Organizational Success
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elssamadisy, Amr, PUBLISHER: Addison-Wesley Professional, Proven Patterns and Techniques for Succeeding with Agile in Your Organization Agile methods promise to help you create software that delivers far more business value-and do it faster, at lower cost, and with less pain. However, many organizations struggle with implementation and leveraging these methods to their full benefit. In this book, Amr Elssamadisy identifies the powerful lessons that have been learned about successfully moving to agile and distills them into 30 proven agile adoption patterns. Elssamadisy walks you through the process of defining your optimal agile adoption strategy with case studies and hands-on exercises that illuminate the key points. He systematically examines the most common obstacles to agile implementation, identifying proven solutions. You'll learn where to start, how to choose the best agile practices for your business and technical environment, and how to adopt agility incrementally, building on steadily growing success. Next, he presents the definitive agile adoption pattern reference: all the information you need to implement the strategy that you've already defined. Utilizing the classic pattern format, he explains each agile solution in its proper context, revealing why it works-and how to make the most of it. The pattern reference prepares you to Understand the core drivers, principles, and values associated with agile success Tightly focus development on delivering business value-and recognize the "smells" of a project headed off track Gain rapid, effective feedback practices: iteration, kickoff and stand-up meetings, demos, retrospectives, and much more Foster team development: co-location, self-organization, cross-functional roles, and how to bring the customer aboard Facilitate technical tasks and processes: testing, refactoring, continuous integration, simple design, collective code ownership, and pair programming Act as an effective coach, learning to engage the community and promote learning Integrate "clusters" of agile practices that work exceptionally well together "Agile Adoption Patterns" will help you whether you're planning your first agile project, trying to improve your next project, or evangelizing agility throughout your organization. This actionable advice is designed to work with any agile method, from XP and Scrum to Crystal Clear and Lean. The practical insights will make you more effective in any agile project role: as leader, developer, architect, or customer. Foreword xxiii & xxvi Preface xxvii Acknowledgments xxxiii About the Author xxxvii Part 1: Thoughts about Software Development 1 Chapter 1: Learning Is the Bottleneck 3 Chapter 2: Personal Agility for Potent Agile Adoption 13 Part 2: Crafting an Agile Adoption Strategy 21 Chapter 3: Business Value 23 Chapter 4: Smells 29 Chapter 5: Adopting Agile Practices 37 Part 3: The Pattern Catalog 53 Chapter 6: The Patterns of Agile Pract