ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Graham-Moore, Brian / Ross, Timothy L., PUBLISHER: BNA Books (Bureau of National Affairs), You can improve competitiveness, productivity, labor relations, customer service, and more -- with a program that rewards employees for your organization's success. In this expanded edition of the successful book Gainsharing: Plans for Improving Performance, the authors show you why gainsharing works -- and how you can build an effective gainsharing program. You get guidance on several types of alternative compensation strategies including participative management, pay-for-performance, and contingent/variable compensation. The authors share: -- insights on gainsharing -- and its use with employee involvement programs -- strategies for improving quality and customer service -- coverage of special issues in the public, not-for-profit, and service sectors -- formulas for a reward structure that will further your organization's goals -- common pitfalls -- and how to make your program successful in the long term -- examples of gainsharing organizations -- including a 19-year case study -- with statistics on their performance -- a glossary of important terms and an index for easy reference -- list of other helpful resources You will learn if gainsharing is right for your organization, and what assistance you will need to develop a successful system of shared rewards.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chavis, Bryan M. / Noel-Chavis, Laney, PUBLISHER: Fireside Books, TAKE THE FEAR OUT OF BEING A LANDLORD With foreclosures skyrocketing, there's never been a better time to buy rental property -- and to hang on to it for long-term wealth building. Drawing on his ten years of experience managing and owning hundreds of rental properties, Bryan M. Chavis, founder of The Landlord Academy and Apartment Investment Advisors, shows how you can leverage as little as $ into a lifelong stream of wealth using nothing more than good instincts, smart research, and a little elbow grease. Learn how to buy desirable properties, attract quality tenants, negotiate lease agreements, collect rent, finance a mortgage, and manage the property. From leases to property-evaluation documents, you'll find a complete tool kit in this book, which contains every form and checklist you need to run a single-unit apartment or an entire rental building With added guidance from building-maintenance experts, property attorneys, and tenants' rights organizations, "Buy It, Rent It, Profit " is the go-to guide for anyone interested in becoming a landlord and achieving profitable, consistent results
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schmalleger, Frank M., PUBLISHER: Wyndham Hall Press, "While many people", says Schmalleger, "the public and criminal justice professionals included, believe they lead ethical lives, they may find themselves, when pressed, hard put to define exactly what ethics is. Most definitions equate ethics with morality, and avow that the study of ethics is to be primarily concerned with behavior and the standards of right and wrong which govern behavior. Beyond the definitional level, however, agreement is difficult to achieve. The plurality of norms and values applicable to behavior among diverse social groups in our multi-cultural society complicate any ethical discussion. Attempts at specifying ethical codes or enumerating the values upon which such codes should be based are bound to meet with vigorous debate. This overview of ethical instruction in criminal justice today is intended to offer a description of teaching strategies and curricular goals. Many of the articles in this volume will maintain a theme of how ethics can best be taught to students of criminal justice and how society at large can best learn the same lessons. Other selections herein offer in-depth analysis of particular ethical dilemmas or aspects of professional life.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hanson, Rick / Mendius, Richard / Siegel, Daniel J., PUBLISHER: New Harbinger Publications, Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, Gandhi, and the Buddha all had brains built essentially like anyone else's, yet they were able to harness their thoughts and shape their patterns of thinking in ways that changed history. With new breakthroughs in modern neuroscience and the wisdom of thousands of years of contemplative practice, it is possible for us to shape our own thoughts in a similar way for greater happiness, love, compassion, and wisdom. Buddha's Brain joins the forces of modern neuroscience with ancient contemplative teachings to show readers how they can work toward greater emotional well-being, healthier relationships, more effective actions, and deepened religious and spiritual understanding. This book will explain how the core elements of both psychological well-being and religious or spiritual life-virtue, mindfulness, and wisdom-are based in the core functions of the brain: regulating, learning, and valuing. Readers will also learn practical ways to apply this information, as the book offers many exercises they can do to tap the unused potential of the brain and rewire it over time for greater peace and well-being.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hendra, Sue, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, These colorful books stimulate interactive play and pre-reading word recognition as children learn the names of things they love most: dump truck, car, fire engine The see-through pockets with flaps create anticipation and surprise, and handling the large pull-out shapes promotes fine motor skills. A large pull-out page at the back of each book features all the animals (or vehicles) from the book. Toys features 24 children's toys. Each spread includes four colorful items and on the opposite page is a flap illustrated with a scene in which a child may find the toy. Children are asked questions such as Which toy makes noise? They'll find the item with a picture underneath the flap: A drum makes noise. Delighted with their skill at finding the drum, the child removes the cut-out and slides it into the see-through pocket for safekeeping - or the next time around. Pop it in the Pocket books are filled with easily recognizable images that are an important part of a child's vocabulary learning. A kind of "peek-a-boo in a book," they are sure to bring fun and surprises to young children.
L'RP355 è un processore multieffetto per chitarra con simulazione di 126 amplificatori, cabinet, pedali ed effetti, che consentono di ottenere praticamente qualsiasi suono si desideri. Con lo streaming audio USB e il Cubase LE4, l'RP355 permette di registrare facilmente e direttamente su computer, con suoni da studio di registrazione. Usato pochissimo e solo in casa, perfetto, COME NUOVO. NO SPEDIZIONE. Caratteristiche: - Looper da 20 secondi - Batteria con 60 pattern di alta qualità - Accordatore cromatico integrato - 126 amplificatori, cabinet, pedali ed effetti - 34 Amps - 18 tipi di Cabinet - Riverberi Lexicon - 30 Tonalità e 30 Librerie di effetti - 140 preset (70 di fabbrica, 70 utente) - Software di registrazione multitraccia Cubase LE4 incluso - Delay fino a 5 secondi - Frequenza di campionamento 24-bit a 44.1kHz - 2 x 2 USB audio streaming - Editing USB tramite il software DigiTech X-Edit - Uscite 1/4" indipendenti Left e Right - Uscite XLR bilanciati indipendenti Left e Right - Amp/Mixer switch che ottimizza le uscite 1/4" per amplificatori e mixer - Uscita Stereo 1/8" cuffie - Ingresso Stereo 1/8" Aux - Learn-A-Lick Frase Trainer - Telaio in metallo pressofuso - Pedale di espressione - Alimentatore incluso
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sullivan, Lynne M., PUBLISHER: Hunter Publishing (NJ), Adventure Guides are the perfect travel companion for the modern explorer. Whether you're looking to backpack around your home state or boost the number of stamps in your passport by traveling overseas, these books will heighten your travel experience. Our team of knowledgeable authors offers comprehensive introductions that cover history, geography, climate, when to go, transportation, planning and culture. Region-by-region, the books then delve into the heart of the area, with driving tours and side trips to the best museums, historic sites and shops. But the focus is on activities, and you'll learn about the best spots for diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing and more. Extensive listings of recommended tour operators, too. Select places to stay and eat, as well as regional festivals and celebrations. This is the only full-sized comprehensive guide covering Oklahoma from tip to toe. With Native American residents, the state is a treasure trove of history. Details on powwows, historical re-enactments and celebrations. Visit the International Bluegrass Festival, the Red Earth Native American Art & Dance Festival, Lake Eufaula, Black Mesa, Boiling Springs & Roman Nose state parks, the Cowboy Hall of Fame.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Barbara Brown, PUBLISHER: HarperOne, In her critically acclaimed "Leaving Church" ("a beautiful, absorbing memoir"--"The Dallas Morning News"), Barbara Brown Taylor wrote about her experience leaving full-time ministryto become a professor, a decision that stretched the boundaries of her faith. Now, in her stunning follow-up, "An Altar in the World," she shares how she learned to encounter God far beyond the walls of the church. Taylor reveals meaningful ways to discover the sacred in the small things we do and see, from simple practices such as walking, working, and prayer. Something as ordinary as hanging clothes on a clothesline becomes an act of meditation if we pay attention to what we're doing and take time to notice the sights, smells, and sounds around us. Making eye contact with the cashier at the grocery store becomes a moment of true human connection. Allowing yourself to get lost leads to new discoveries. As we incorporate these practices into our daily lives, we begin to discover altars everywhere we go, in nearly everything we do. Through Taylor's expert guidance and delicate, thought-provoking prose, we learn to live with purpose, pay attention, slow down, and revere the world we live in.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cosgrove, Mark P., PUBLISHER: Kregel Academic & Professional, "Faith is not just meant for church on Sunday," contends Mark Cosgrove. "Faith and learning are interwoven with each other for the full functioning of the human mind." A book that details this interconnection between faith and learning, Foundations of Christian Thought encourages readers to view the Christian faith and worldview as relevant to everything they read, study, and consider. In part 1, Cosgrove explores the relationship between faith and learning and how an underlying worldview can influence one's beliefs. Part 2 describes and tests five major worldviews competing with Christian theism, including naturalism, secular humanism, atheistic existentialism, pantheism, and the New Age movement. The last part probes the Christian worldview in more detail by analyzing the challenges it faces and how it is lived out day-to-day. An educator on the college campus for thirty years, Cosgrove testifies to how well the Christian worldview relates with the current needs and ideas in American culture. Through Foundations of Christian Thought, high school and college students will begin to see how the Christian worldview is relevant to what they are studying in the classroom and the decisions they make. Readers in the workforce and elsewhere will learn to relate their faith to modern worldviews in our culture.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thompson, Stephen M., PUBLISHER: Leland Energy Inc, "Your American Birthright" is a practical, how-to guide for the successful investor who wants to learn the necessary background for investing in domestic oil and natural gas production. Unlike most countries around the world, America offers its investors the opportunity to gain wealth through direct participation in domestic oil and gas production. "Your American Birthright" cogently describes the current world's energy markets as becoming more competitive. While there is still a substantial supply of oil and gas, locating it and bringing it to market is a difficult and arduous process. These limitations, coupled with the current surge in the growing global demand for energy consumption, will keep the energy markets increasingly profitable for those investors who are able to take advantage of these financial opportunities. "Your American Birthright" clearly explains all aspects involved in domestic oil and gas production and in energy investments. He also discusses how direct participation in energy production investments favorably compares to other investment alternatives, such as stocks, bonds and real estate. "Your American Birthright" contains a chapter of frequently asked questions that require objective answers all investors need to know. For the novice, Mr. Thompson provides a convenient glossary of energy related terminology.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pachpatte, B. G., PUBLISHER: Atlantis Press, Since from more than a century, the study of various types of integral equations and inequalities has been focus of great attention by many researchers, interested both in theory and its applications. In particular, there exists a very rich literature related to the integral equations and inequalities and their applications. The present monograph is an attempt to organize recent progress related to the Multidimensional integral equations and inequalities, which we hope will widen the scope of their new applications. The field to be covered is extremely wide and it is nearly impossible to treat all of them here. The material included in the monograph is recent and hard to find in other books. It is accessible to any reader with reasonable background in real analysis and acquaintance with its related areas. All results are presented in an elementary way and the book could also serve as a textbook for an advanced graduate course. The book deserves a warm welcome to those who wish to learn the subject and it will also be most valuable as a source of reference in the field. It will be an invaluable reading for mathematicians, physicists and engineers and also for graduate students, scientists and scholars wishing to keep abreast of this important area of research.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pryor, Karen, PUBLISHER: Bantam Books, A Better Way to Better Behavior Karen Pryor's clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made Don't Shoot the Dog a bestselling classic. Now this revised edition presents more of her insights into animal--and human--behavior. A groundbreaking behavioral scientist and dynamic animal trainer, Karen Pryor is a powerful proponent of the principles and practical uses of positive reinforcement in teaching new behaviors. Here are the secrets of changing behavior in pets, kids--even yourself--without yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips...or shooting the dog: -The principles of the revolutionary "clicker training" method, which owes its phenomenal success to its immediacy of response--so there is no question what action you are rewarding -8 methods of ending undesirable habits--from furniture-clawing cats to sloppy roommates -The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior-for results without strain or pain through "affection training" -Tips for house-training the dog, improving your tennis game, or dealing with an impossible teen -Explorations of exciting new uses for reinforcement training Learn why pet owners rave, "This book changed our lives " and how these pioneering techniques can work for you too.
LaserJet /CMK, giallo HP 644A. Produzione pagine: Pagine, Tecnologia di stampa: Laser, Colori di stampa: Giallo. Peso: 1.7 kg, Peso incluso imballo: 2.2 kg, Dimensioni imballo (LxPxA): 400 x 148 x 268 mm - I materiali di consumo HP per stampanti HP Color LaserJet mfp/CM MFP con il nuovo toner HP ColorSphere consentono di ottenere neri nitidi e colori vivaci ad ogni stampa. Inoltre, la maggiore lucidità permette di produrre un'ampia gamma di colori più intensi e vivaci. - I materiali di consumo HP per stampanti HP Color LaserJet mfp/CM MFP con toner HP ColorSphere e tecnologia di stampa HP Smart 1 consentono di stampare in modo semplice e rapido semplificano la sostituzione della cartuccia di stampa. Inoltre, con HP SureSupply 2 acquisti e ordinazioni online possono essere effettuati in tutta comodità. - I materiali di consumo HP per HP Color LaserJet mfp/CM MFP con tecnologia di stampa HP Smart 1 fanno sì che le cartucce e la stampante eseguano regolazioni per ottimizzare la qualità e l'affidabilità della stampa, riducendone il costo totale. 1 I materiali di consumo originali HP consentono di disporre di tutte le caratteristiche dei sistemi di stampa HP 2 Le caratteristiche e la disponibilità del programma variano in base al Paese. Per ulteriori informazioni, visitare il sito www.hp.com/learn/suresupply
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peterson, Bryan, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, With more than copies sold, "Understanding Exposure" has demystified the complex concepts of exposure for countless photographers. Now updated with current technologies, more than one hundred new images, and an all-new chapter, this new edition will inspire you more than ever to free yourself from "auto" and create the pictures you truly want. In his trademark easy-to-understand style, author Bryan Peterson explains the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, including how to achieve successful exposures in seemingly difficult situations. You'll learn: - Which aperture gives you the greatest contrast and sharpness, and when to use it - Which apertures guarantee the background remains an out-of-focus tone - Which "one" aperture--when combined with the right lens--creates an area of sharpness from three feet to infinity - How to creatively use shutter speed to either freeze an action or imply motion - Where to take a meter reading when shooting a sunset, snow, or a city at dusk With new information on white balance, flash, HDR, and more, this updated classic will inspire you to stop guessing and take control of your settings for better photos anytime, anywhere, and with any camera.
LaserJet K, ciano HP 643A. Produzione pagine: Pagine, Tecnologia di stampa: Laser, Prodotti compatibili: HP Color LaserJet . Peso: 1.7 kg. Peso incluso imballo: 2.2 kg, Dimensioni imballo (LxPxA): 400 x 148 x 268 mm - I materiali di consumo HP per stampanti HP Color LaserJet con toner HP ColorSphere consentono di ottenere colori vivaci in modo semplice e rapido. Inoltre, grazie alla nuova formulazione del toner caratterizzata da una maggiore lucidità, il sistema di stampa HP produce un'ampia gamma di colori più intensi e vivaci. - I materiali di consumo HP Smart per stampanti HP Color LaserJet con toner HP ColorSphere 1 consentono di stampare in modo semplice e rapido aumentando la produttività e semplificano la sostituzione della cartuccia di stampa. Inoltre, con HP SureSupply 2 acquisti e ordinazioni online possono essere effettuati in tutta comodità. - I materiali di consumo HP Smart per stampanti HP Color LaserJet fanno sì che le cartucce e la stampante HP eseguano regolazioni continue per ottimizzare la qualità e l'affidabilità della stampa, riducendone il costo totale. 1 I materiali di consumo originali HP consentono di disporre di tutte le caratteristiche dei sistemi di stampa HP 2 Le caratteristiche e la disponibilità del programma variano in base al Paese. Per ulteriori informazioni, visitare il sito www.hp.com/learn/suresupply
Il Cagnolino Primi Passi Cavalcabile, realizzato con le fattezze dal simpatico amico Cagnolino della linea Laugh&Learn, è tre prodotti in uno: primi passi, cavalcabile e centro attività. Il bambino verrà coinvolto dal gioco interattivo e dal movimento, che ne incoraggeranno il divertimento e lo sviluppo fisico. In modalità primi passi il Cagnolino muoverà la testa, sbatterà le orecchie e aprirà e chiuderà la bocca, così che il piccolo possa dare la “pappa†al suo tenere amico inserendovi le formine incluse. Inoltre, lungo il fi anco del Cagnolino Primi Passi Cavalcabile, è stato apposto un cercaforme per un pieno di divertimento. Nella modalità primi passi è dotato di una comoda maniglia che aiuterà il bimbo nei suoi primi passi. Tre modalità di gioco, 15 canzoncine, melodie, effetti sonori e frasi incoraggeranno e premieranno il piccolo quando camminerà o cavalcherà con il suo fi dato amico per la casa. Potrà inoltre attivare i contenuti di apprendimento premendo i tre bottoni posizionati sul collare del Cagnolino o spingendo il suo naso: imparerà lâ€(TM)ABC, i colori, i numeri, le buone maniere, i saluti, le prime paroline affettuose, le parti del corpo e molto altro. Funziona con 3 pile formato stilo “AA†(incluse) Nuovo in confezione originale, spese di spedizione tramite corriere espresso INCLUSEEEEE!
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Derby, Esther / Larsen, Diana, PUBLISHER: Pragmatic Bookshelf, See how to mine the experience of your software development team "continually" throughout the life of the project. The tools and recipes in this book will help you uncover and solve hidden (and not-so-hidden) problems with your technology, your methodology, and those difficult "people" issues on your team. Project retrospectives help teams examine what went right and what went wrong on a project. But traditionally, retrospectives (also known as "post-mortems") are only helpful at the end of the project--too late to help. You need agile retrospectives that are iterative and incremental. You need to accurately find and fix problems to help the team today. Now, Derby and Larsen show you the tools, tricks, and tips you need to fix the problems you face on a software development project on an on-going basis. You'll see how to architect retrospectives in general, how to design them specifically for your team and organization, how to run them effectively, how to make the needed changes, and how to scale these techniques up. You'll learn how to deal with problems, and implement solutions effectively throughout the project--not just at the end. With regular tune-ups, your team will hum like a precise, world-class orchestra.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Duarte, Joe, PUBLISHER: For Dummies, Want to improve your market timing so you can send your investment returns soaring? "Market Timing For Dummies" takes the guesswork out of developing a trading strategy and provides all of the tools you need to forecast, prepare for, and take advantage of market trends and changes. This authoritative guide is packed with expert advice on how to increase your profits and limit your risk. It helps you grasp the psychology behind market timing as you learn the basics of the method, analyze our finances, select the right software and equipment, and define your market trading style. You'll get the hang of using technical analysis to identify trends and reversals, catch key turning points, and manage risk as you track general market trends, develop a feel for when a particular trend is vulnerable to change, and seize the moment Discover how to: Understand how Wall Street really works Use a wide array of market-timing tools Anticipate and prepare for trend shifts using technical analysis Time the stock market with the seasons Time with a feel for the pulse of the market Execute successful timing trades Time the stock, bond, foreign, and commodities markets Yes You can make money in any market, whether trends are rising, falling, or moving sideways. Let "Market Timing For Dummies" show you how."" Acquista Ora
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Saylor, Michael, PUBLISHER: Vanguard Press, In "The Fifth Wave," Michael Saylor argues that mobile intelligence is the fifth great computer wave and that the implications of the mobile devices we carry are just beginning to evolve. But mobile intelligence will be far more transformational than any other of the four computing waves that preceded it--mainframe, mini, PC, and PC with Internet--and it will create tremendous disruption for those who fail to grasp its significance and tremendous opportunities for those who do. Soon, it will be cheaper to learn to read with a tablet than paper, which means every literate person on the planet will have a mobile device from a younger age and will carry it with them everywhere their entire lives. Over five billion people will always be on the network. Mobile will turn retail into theater, make a Harvard-level education accessible to everyone, and bring the global information flow to the most backward village in Africa, leaving us amid so much information we'll need a new Google to search our surroundings. "The Fifth Wave" will distill a variety of changes in the global marketplace that we can all see and feel into a coherent framework for understanding the future that is about to unfold.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Flynt, John P., PUBLISHER: Course Technology, Perl Power provides programmers with a learning and reference resource on Perl. All readers will find tutorials that utilize a "learn by doing" approach that they can work from as soon as they get the book home. The tutorials build upon each other throughout the book until a level of expertise is reached. All chapters offer complete programs to demonstrate the topics discussed, with source code available on the book's companion website. These programs are ready to run, and line-by-line commentary in the program and in the book allows programmers to understand the logic and syntax behind them. Additionally, each program is introduced in a way that provides a story about what the program does and what you can use the program to do after learning it. The topics covered begin with how to set up the DzSoft Perl Editor so that you can easily work with Perl programs. Then, through dozens of complete programs, the book explores the primary data categories of Perl: scalars, hashes, arrays, and handles. The topics of later chapters range from using references to working with data structures and incorporating data files into your programs. The final chapter comprehensively reviews regular expressions through a multitude of examples.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scow, Kate M. / Scow, K. M., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, The new approach to ecosystem health is proactive. As a result, the scope of environmental studies is growing and the methods are evolving. Integrated Assessment of Ecosystem Health aggressively broadens the range of ecotoxicology to include its related fields. The book begins with John Cairns, Jr.'s predictions and recommendations for the future ecotoxicology: New goals must lead to new techniques.... the field of ecotoxicology is in the early stages of a major paradigm shift that is driven by three interrelated forces: 1) heightened interest in sustainable use of the planet, 2) protection of ecosystem, and 3) the shift from emphasis on avoiding deleterious effects to maintaining them in robust health. Later chapters explore the integration of data, intrinsic remediation studies and the ever- increasing number of associated disciplines that are improving our environmental potential. Methodology, itself, is considered as an evolving tool, always in need examination and revision. Cairns, and his co-authors all advocate a constructive, offensive new form of ecoscience. The consensus of scientists is clear: toxic threat and, especially, habitat destruction are the most important environmentl issues, today. The mandate from Integrated Assessment of Ecosystem Health is also decisive: expand the parameters of ecoscience. The future of life on earth depends upon our ability to grow and learn.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Snyder, Bonnie Kerrigan, PUBLISHER: Adams Media Corporation, Real-life advice for getting through the economic downturn. You've spent hundreds of hours searching and applying for jobs in your field, but you still haven't landed anything. What gives? Unfortunately, in today's market, it doesn't really matter how impressive your resume is or how well you interview--there simply aren't enough jobs for everyone. "The Not-Yet-Employed College Graduate Survival Guide" isn't just another career handbook. Inside, you'll find honest, real-life advice and strategies for dealing with the downturn in the job market. Since it'll be some time before the current economic climate changes, this book shows you how to switch your focus toward your immediate needs--such as paying off student loans and making rent each month--in order to alleviate the debt you've accumulated while in school. You'll also learn how to position yourself as a standout candidate when jobs arise with valuable exercises that sharpen your interview skills, professional online presence, and resume. With "The Not-Yet-Employed College Graduate Survival Guide," you won't have to give up on your dream career to make ends meet today.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lane, Kathryn, PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company, Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about: -- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders -- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women -- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more The breathtaking land of Germany is featured from its rolling hills, forests, and mighty rivers, to the snow-capped Bavarian Alps in the southeast. Captivating full-color photos help convey Germany's beautiful landscape as well as its large cities, industry, farming and the environment. Topics include: -- the center of Europe -- the Black Forest, Bavarian Alps, and Rhine River -- the German people -- Bavarians, Saxons, Turks, and Europeans -- Berlin and other bustling cities -- transportation and the car industry -- factories and farms -- joining the European Union -- wildlife -- cleaning up the environment Acquista Ora
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shykoff, Henry / Mets, Marilyn, PUBLISHER: Natural Heritage Books, How did we get to be US? Who are WE? This story for the younger reader, set in the period some years ago when an almost explosive change in people's behaviour occurred, addresses these questions. From this period on, people, the Cro-Magnon or Homo sapiens sapiens who are considered to be our ancestors, became what we term human. This recreated story presents a sister and brother in a sequence of events that fits what little is known about that time. Learn to create fire, shape tools, partner with wolves and develop into thinking, creative persons who can influence the world around them. Discover what effect a few curious and reasoning people can have on their society. A devoted grandfather and reader of stories to grandchildren, Henry Shykoff has created a classic adventure for the younger reader, answering the question, "How did we get to be human?" Nominated for the Silver Birch Award. "This is an intriguing story that vividly brings to life an exciting moment in human evolution. Full of struggle and adventure, this highly readable tale is as entertaining as it is informative."- Linda McQuaig, Author and Journalist
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Ryan, PUBLISHER: Frommer's, Budapest, awakened in after its long slumber behind the Iron Curtain, is now one of Europe's hottest destinations. It stands proudly at the center of Eastern Europe's cultural rebirth, and best of all, it still ranks as one of the continent's best bargains. "Frommer's Budapest & the Best of Hungary" is meticulously updated and revamped every 2 years (more frequently than the competition). Our author, a longtime resident of Budapest, is a professor of Education and co-owner of a B&B on the Pest side of the city--and he loves nothing more than to chat up his guests and give them recommendations for their trip. In this guide, he collects all of his insider tips and points you to the attractions, hotels, and restaurants to suit your tastes and budget, as if you were one of his guests. Explore the city's highlights on detailed walking tours and learn about the gorgeous architecture of both the city's famous buildings and hidden treasures. And of course, we've got all the details on Budapest's exciting nightlife (and hidden parties), its vibrant arts scene, and its fabulous thermal baths and spas. "Frommer's Budapest & the Best of Hungary " also covers the Danube Bend, the Lake Balaton Region, Tokaji and the caves of Northeastern Hungary, and Pecs and the Mecsek Hills of Southern Hungary.