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Keynes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Skidelsky, Robert Jacob, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, John Maynard Keynes () is a central thinker of the twentieth century, not just as an economic theorist and statesman, but in the borderland of economics, philosophy, politics and culture. Keynes's doctrines continue to inspire strong feelings in admirers and detractors alike. This short, engaging study of his life and thought explores the many positive and negative stereotypes and also examines the quality of Keynes's mind, his cultural and social milieu, his ethical and practical philosophy, and his monetary thought. Recent scholarship has significantly altered the treatment and assessment of Keynes's contribution to twentieth-century economic thinking, and the current state of the debate initiated by the Keynesian revolution is discussed in a final chapter on its legacy. No other work on Keynes provides such a readable introduction to his life and work.

The Artist's Guide to Perspective

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shearer, Janet, PUBLISHER: New Holland Australia(AU), Master the art of perspective with Janet Shearer, well-known worldwide for her skillful trompe l'oeil murals. She demystifies the subject and teaches every aspect of the technique. Grasp the basic principles through a series of simple and fun exercises. Move on to advanced procedures, such as picture planes, vanishing points, aerial perspective, and foreshortening. Finally, use your newly learned knowledge to construct plans for a large work. This is a great resource for anyone wishing to paint with structure and consistency. Acquista Ora

A Travel Guide to: Shakespeares London

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lucent Books / Barter, James, PUBLISHER: Lucent Books, "Shakespeare's London" is a colorful and lively period travel guide that provides glimpses into the life of this great city at the time of Queen Elizabeth, four hundred years ago. Travelers wishing to visit London are provided information about travel tips, the best inns for lodging, great food in taverns or pubs, and guided tours of London's oldest and most historically significant architecture. Interspersed within the guide are recommendations for daily cultural and entertaining activities as well as day trips outside of the city.

Managing the Health Care Professional

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McConnell, Charles R., PUBLISHER: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Managing the Health Care Professional goes beyond standard management theory to give you a clear picture of the characteristics that make professionals unique as employees and thus deserving of treatment that addresses their professionalism. Under the guidance of best-selling author Charles R. McConnell, this practical, results-oriented, how-to guide identifies specific points of departure in how professionals approach the job, how they relate to their organization and its objectives, and how they respond to a manager's leadership, and other aspects that make them unique.

The Paradox Principle of Parenting: How to Parent Your Child

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lucas, James R. / Lucas, J. R., PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, As parents, we often find it diffcult to maintain a balance between being an authority figure and being a nurturer and friend. But it is possible if we look to God as our example. "The Paradox Principle of Parenting" highlights eight key principles of parenting, based on the way God parents us, and provides plenty of practical advice to help parents raise great kids.

The Craft of Investing: Growth and Value Stocks, Emerging

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Train, John / Train, PUBLISHER: HarperBusiness, John Train's status as an investment wizard is the result of decades of stock market investing and investment counseling. "The Craft of Investing" is the ultimate treatise on how to invest well, outlining Train's key strategies and the principles that have brought him success. Train addresses everything from the psychology of the market to practical portfolio management tips. He explains growth investing, value investing, when to buy and when to sell, estate planning and shows how to build wealth and value systematically. Authoritative and practical, Train's analysis of winning techniques will help every investor.

Iron John: A Book about Men

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bly, Robert, PUBLISHER: Da Capo Press, In this deeply learned book, poet and translator Robert Bly offers nothing less than a new vision of what it is to be a man.Bly's vision is based on his ongoing work with men and reflections on his own life. He addresses the devastating effects of remote fathers and mourns the disappearance of male initiation rites in our culture. Finding rich meaning in ancient stories and legends, Bly uses the Grimm fairy tale "Iron John," in which the narrator, or "Wild Man," guides a young man through eight stages of male growth, to remind us of archetypes long forgotten-images of vigorous masculinity, both protective and emotionally centered.Simultaneously poetic and down-to-earth, combining the grandeur of myth with the practical and often painful lessons of our own histories, Iron John is a rare work that will continue to guide and inspire men-and women-for years to come.

Tamilee Webb's Original Rubber Band Workout [With 2 Giant

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Webb, Tamilee / Carlton, Chuck / Ulene, Art, PUBLISHER: Workman Publishing, Discover 50 fabulous, sculpting exercises for the upper and lower body with all the equipment you need to perform them: two safe, portable giant rubber bands-"a gym in a pocket." Illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs, the exercises in this book trim thighs and buttocks; strengthens backs, arms, and shoulders; streamlines calves, smoothes midriffs and hips. Because muscles work twice as hard as they would without the band, results are visible after only three weeks of working out for as little as ten minutes a day. Complete with health and diet tips, exercise variations, and five compete workouts-including a beginner's program, a ten-minute program, and an advanced program--"The Rubber Band Workout" is the perfect, affordable solution for people who want a great body but have little time to spend getting it.

Ecology and Field Biology: Hands-On Field Package

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Robert L. / Smith, Thomas M., PUBLISHER: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company, This book presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of ecology, including evolution, ecosystems theory, practical applications, plants, animals, biogeochemical cycles, and global change. This balanced approach has made "Ecology and Field Biology," Sixth Edition"" the best-selling ecology book on the market. The field package also includes "The Ecology Action Guide," a guide that encourages readers to be environmentally responsible citizens, and a subscription to The Ecology Place (www.ecologyplace.com), a web site and CD-ROM that enables users to become virtual field ecologists by performing experiments such as estimating the number of mice on an imaginary island or restoring prairie land in Iowa. For college instructors and students. Acquista Ora

Write Great Essays and Dissertations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hutchison, Hazel, PUBLISHER: Hodder & Stoughton, An invaluable guide for students who want to improve their assessed written work Whether a student is in desperate need of help or just wants advice on improving their writing style, this book will prove useful throughout their academic career and beyond. It explains how to express main arguments clearly, use language to best effect, and get the most out of sources. This guide also covers general study skills, including how to make notes and convert them into usable material, how to reference correctly, and time management skills.

A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Boyce, Barry, PUBLISHER: Hunter Publishing (NJ), Hunter Publishing is proud to offer travelers this collection of unique titles that are not part of any series and often stand alone in their field of coverage. The eclectic selection of topics includes cultural and historical travel, as well as books that are tailored to specific interests, such as fall foliage and nature. All books are written to the high standards you expect from Hunter and provide detailed, up-to-date information. History, wildlife, flora, photo opportunities, what to bring, how to pick a tour company. A detailed analysis of all the tour operators & what they offer. Color.

Improving Hrd Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gilley, Jerry W., PUBLISHER: Krieger Publishing Company, This series, edited by Michael W. Galbraith, explores issues and concerns of practitioners who work in the broad range of settings in adult and continuing education and human resource development. These books provide information and strategies on how to make practice more effective for professionals and those they serve. They are written from a practical viewpoint and provide a forum for instructors, administrators, policy makers, counselors, trainers, managers, program and organizational developers, instructional designers, and other related professionals. Far too many HRD (human resource development) professionals view learning as an end unto itself. As a result, all their efforts are focused toward the number of training programs delivered and the number of employees who participate in training. Little regard is given to the impacts and results of training activity. Over time, this approach does not improve the organization -- which seriously hurts the image and credibility of HRD. This book is designed to provide HRD professionals with a strategically integrated approach; one that helps them overcome the failures of the past while striking a new course for the future. The text provides a comprehensive look at the seven failures of today's HRD practice and provides realistic approaches to improving HRD within an organization. It would be an excellent text for a university course at the masters and doctorate level.

Art and Its Objects: With Six Supplementary Essays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wollheim, Richard, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, What defines a work of art and determines the way in which we respond to it? This classic reflection was written with the belief that the nature of art has to be understood simultaneously from the artist's as well as the spectator's viewpoint. Acquista Ora

Endodontics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stock, Christopher / Gulabivala, Kishor / Walker, Richard T., PUBLISHER: Mosby Ltd., This lavishly illustrated, practical guide to endodontic treatment and procedures covers the latest developments in instrumentation and filling techniques

The Rise of Marginal Voices: Gender Balance in the Workplace

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Statham, Anne, PUBLISHER: University Press of America, This book represents ten years of data collection and analysis on the topic of women managers, using an evolving feminist framework which urges that we consider the dimensions of race, class, and gender simultaneously. The author examines the interplay of class issues (worker participation) with gender issues (women managers), pulling together literatures that are usually seen as separate. The interplay of race is also discussed. Contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter One: Moving Back to the Future; PART I: A First Look at Difference; Chapter Two: The Missing Feminine; Chapter Three: Are Women Different?; Chapter Four: The Problem of Difference: Remnants and Transformations; Chapter Five: The Female as Problematic; PART II: Gender and Intertwined Oppressions; Chapter Six: A Focus on Work; Chapter Seven: The Intertwining of Capitalism and Patriarchy: Is Capitalism Particularly Cruel to Women?; Chapter Eight: The Link with Race; PART III: Gender in Broader Context; Chapter Nine: Leadership in Native American Context: Foregrounding Cultural Background; Chapter Ten: The New Workplace; Chapter Eleven: How Change Happens; Chapter Twelve: Implications for Society; Appendix: Methodology, Chronology, Supplemental Findings from Studies; Bibliography; Index.

The Intelligent Student's Guide to Learning at University

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cooper, Geoffrey, PUBLISHER: Common Ground Publishing, You're about to start a university degree, and whether you have just left school or are returning to study after some years there are many things you need to know about learning at university. This invaluable guide will assist you to understand all facets of your university study and to become a successful and satisfied student. It will enable you to: become an active, independent and self-directed learner; adjust to the academic expectations (of ten assumed and unspoken) and the university environment; gain practical skills and strategies for learning: develop transferable skills and attitudes for lifelong learning; concentrate on understanding as the key to university learning; be self-confident as a university student; avoid some of the common mistakes made by students in their first year; and become a successful learner. Reflection and evaluation exercises at the beginning of each chapter provide an opportunity to evaluate your current learning habits, prepare you for new ideas and make you more aware of the experience of learning. Advice from other students-genuine voices taken from a survey of exiting first year students-will assist you to see some of the pitfalls and methods of recovery. Finally, useful templates for a weekly study timetable, testtaking strategies and a semester planner are also provided.

Issues for Libraries and Information Science in the Internet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shuman, Bruce A., PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, Are libraries destined for extinction as more people turn to the Web for their information needs? Or will the role of libraries expand to bridge the gap between information haves and have-nots? How will censorship issues, information overload, and archiving affect libraries in years to come? The immense changes brought by the Internet pose many questions and dilemmas for today's librarians, challenging many fundamental beliefs and practices. This timely work addresses a number of major critical issues facing libraries and our society. Join author Bruce Shuman to explore the challenges and possible solutions in this lively and thought-provoking discussion. A fascinating read for anyone working in the information industry-from library managers and practitioners to faculty and students of library and information science. It is also of interest to researchers and Internet users.

The Koehler Method of Guard Dog Training: An Effective and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Koehler, William, PUBLISHER: Howell Books, Honored as the Best Technical Dog Book of the Year, this soundly written guide matches breeds to security purposes and explains how to begin, what equipment to use, how to correct faults, and more.

Vittorio de Sica: Director, Actor, Screenwriter

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cardullo, Bert, PUBLISHER: McFarland & Company, Recognized as a master of Italian and world cinema, Vittorio De Sica is considered one of the major proponents of neorealism, an Italian movement that forever altered the content and style of the cinema worldwide. This work covers De Sicas entire career as a stage and screen actor, director, and screenwriter. It begins with a chronology of his life and work. A lengthy essay discusses biographical and career information in detail. Special attention is given to the years following the war when De Sica directed Shoeshine, Bicycle Thieves, Miracle in Milan, and Umberto D--films that made him famous. Succeeding sections offer stage acting credits, screen acting credits, a filmography of De Sicas directorial work, selected credits related to De Sicas neorealism films, and a filmography of De Sicas work as a screenwriter. Two interviews with the master provide additional insights. A bibliography of works by and about De Sica in the English language complete the work.

Teach Yourself Visually Macs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McFedries, Paul, PUBLISHER: Visual, The visual guide to getting up and running with your new Mac Macs are enjoying robust sales, and visual learners are drawn to their intuitive interface. This colorful, step-by-step guide quickly gets you up to speed on your new Mac, and if you're moving to a Mac from Windows, it smoothes the transition. Full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show you how to navigate the interface and explain how to attach hardware, sync mobile devices, browse the web with Safari, manage photos with iPhoto, shop at the iTunes store, and much more. There are even productivity, maintenance, and troubleshooting tips.New Mac users, those switching from Windows, and Mac veterans upgrading to the newest version of OS X will get up and running quickly and easily with this full-color, step-by-step guide Covers basic set-up, hardware add-ons, syncing iPhones and iPods to the Mac, using popular apps, browsing the Internet with Safari, and setting up e-mail Shows how to manage your photos with iPhoto and create professional-looking home movies with iMovie Includes a variety of productivity, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks as well as important details on the capabilities of Mac OS X Lion Numbered steps and colorful screen shots demonstrate each task "Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs, 3rd Edition" is just what visual learners need to start making the most of the Mac. Acquista Ora

Mission Based Marketing: How Your Not for Profit Can Succeed

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brinckerhoff, Peter C., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A direct, practical guide that shows how you can lead your not-for-profit to success in a more competitive world. The book provides the knowledge and skills to build a market-driven organization that holds onto its core values, does more mission better, and successfully competes for funding, clients, referral sources, staff, and board members. Other titles in the Mission-Based Management(r) Series Mission-Based Management: Leading Your Not-for-Profit into the 21st Century Named "Best New Nonprofit Management Book" by the Nonprofit Management Association. The Association said, "The Nonprofit Management Association is pleased to spotlight the extraordinary work of Peter Brinckerhoff in his newest publication, Mission-Based Management: Leading Your Not-for-Profit Into the 21st Century." The book was cited by the Nonprofit Management Association as "a great overall manager's and board member's guide to non-profits— quite laudable in that it's eminently readable and downright enjoyable." Financial Empowerment: More Money for More Mission Named "Best New Nonprofit Management Book" by the Nonprofit Management Association. This second volume of the widely-respected Mission-Based Management(r) Series outlines a not-for-profit organization's plan for financial success. It highlights the eight characteristics of financial empowerment, and provides the skills and concepts that a nonprofit organization and its managers will need to survive, including estimating cash needs, treating funders like valued customers, developing money-making businesses, determining the financial options that are available, and implementing an empowered budget process. Competition now threatens manynot-for-profits. Those organizations that become market-driven and develop marketing skills will survive— and will do more mission better. Peter Brinckerhoff has worked with not-for-profits that are strong mission-based marketing organizations. He has seen what works and the leadership skills needed for success in a world where marketing matters. Peter has also worked with organizations that are struggling to make the transition to a competitive environment. From his experiences comes this sharply focused, practical guide to becoming a market-driven organization that will achieve its mission in a competitive world. Peter gives not-for-profit leaders the wisdom, experience, the successful strategies, and the needed skills. He also reveals the mistakes he has seen. Peter outlines the characteristics of a successful market-driven not-for-profit. You will learn how to become a market-driven organization and how to motivate board and staff to make the needed changes. Peter shows how to respond to your markets while holding on to your core values. He outlines the three core customer service rules and shows how to turn your customers into your best referral sources. When you have finished this book, you will Acquista Ora

The Way to Write for Children: An Introduction to the Craft

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aiken, Joan, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, In addressing "the way to write for children," Joan Aiken starts at the beginning. Is writing a children's book as simple as it looks? Do you want to write for children or about them? Do you want to write a picture book for young children, a book for new readers, or a chapter book for preteens? Why is Beatrix Potter so beloved? E. Nesbit? A. A. Milne? Maurice Sendak? After more than fifteen years as a writing shelf classic, "The Way to Write for Children" has been completely revised and updated. From analysis of what makes the best-loved children's books so successful, to where to look for inspiration, to practical advice on how to structure a plot, Aiken delivers an extremely useful book for anyone who's ever considered writing a children's book.

Can You Say a Few Words?: How to Prepare and Deliver Award

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Detz, Joan, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, -Your alma mater asks you to say a few words at an upcoming fundraising dinner -You've won an employee award and will have to give a short acceptance speech at the ceremony -Your parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary, and you'd like to make a toast at their party Everyone's counting on you to sound polished, to be prepared, to speak with savvy-in short, to give a speech that's as memorable as the occasion itself. Don't dread these invitations to speak. Instead, learn to prepare clear, concise, and engaging speeches that will live up to your audience's expectations and match the mood of the occasion. Award-winning corporate speechwriter Joan Detz offers solid advice for tackling this nerve-racking task-with pointers, tips, and trade secrets that will help you make the most of every speaking opportunity. Clearly written and fun to read, this invaluable guide provides all the practical advice and encouragement you need to deliver a winning speech.

Getting Started: A Memoir of the s

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weintraub, Stanley / Weintraub, William, PUBLISHER: McClelland & Stewart, "With letters from Mordecai Richler, Mavis Gallant, and Brian Moore" "Getting Started" is a wonderful memoir, a collection of extraordinary letters, and a brilliant recreation of a time when Canadian writers were set to make their mark in the world for the first time. Writer Brian Moore emigrated from Ireland to Canada in the late s and found work at the Montreal Gazette, where he also found William Weintraub embarking upon a career as a freelance journalist. When he travelled to Paris, Weintraub saw an old friend and former Gazette writer, Mavis Gallant, who filled him in on the tribulations of the expatriate writer's life (""My room is enormous and the radiator very small indeed""). Gallant introduced Weintraub to another Montreal writer, Mordecai Richler, also pursuing a career as a novelist while living a gloriously Bohemian life. Weintraub joined Richler for a while in Ibiza (he later introduced him to Brian Moore), and later they kept in touch. (""Dear Bill: I got your highly unintellectual letter yesterday and it confirmed my suspicions that you slipped a chair under your arse in the Deux Magots as soon as you arrived in Paris and probably haven't moved since."") In these years, Gallant had her short stories published for the first time in the New Yorker, Moore methodically churned out money-making thrillers while working on "The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne," and Richler wrote his first acclaimed book, "The Acrobats." Weintraub, meanwhile, returned to Montreal, where he saw published his brilliant comic novel, "Why Rock the Boat?" William Weintraub weaves together his own memories of the s with letters both to and from his literary colleagues. The letters and his recollections are always fascinating, often hilarious, and provide intimate insight into the lives and work of some of Canada's finest contemporary writers.

Jesus and Divorce: A Biblical Guide for Ministry to Divorced

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ewald, George R., PUBLISHER: Herald Press, George R. Ewald brings to the topic a thorough understanding of Jewish law. While he acknowledges with respect Jesus' high standard for marriage, he shows how Jesus' teachings free us to bring a ministry of love, acceptance, and forgiveness to divorced persons. Contains practical guidelines for the church in developing helpful attitudes and ministry to divorced persons. Ewald calls for an active educational approach. Included is a 13-unit leader's guide that makes this book useful for study by Sunday school classes, discussion groups, and church boards.

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