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The Gardener's Atlas: The Origins, Discovery and Cultivation

The Gardener's Atlas: The Origins, Discovery and Cultivation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bennett, Jackie / Grimshaw, John Michael / Ward, Bobby J., PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, The flowering plants in your garden, and their variety of color and form, are the result of hundreds of years of tradition, science, skill and intrepid exploration. They may be native plants carefully selected to provide larger blooms or a greater color range, exotic species with origins in far-distant lands, or cultivars which have been painstakingly bred to conform to an ideal of shape and form. The Gardener's Atlas explores the histories of many of the world's most popular cultivated plants and reveals how and where they grew in the wild. It relates extraordinary and uplifting tales of their discovery in some of the remotest regions on earth -- tales of determination and perseverance, of barter and exchange, and of international friendship struck up between enthusiastic horticulturists from the s onward. There are insights into how plants that are now simply decorative were once used for medicinal or cosmetic purposes, for food or ritual, and into how they earned their common or Latin names. This is a book which cannot fail to enrich your gardening experience.

Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece

Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Albersmeier, Sabine, PUBLISHER: Walters Art Gallery, This handsome volume explores the integral role of heroes in ancient Greek art and culture. More than a hundred stunning statues, reliefs, vases, bronzes, coins, and gems drawn from major American and European collections highlight how heroes were represented, why they were important, and what encouraged individuals to seek them out. To contemporary eyes, Greek heroes embody contradiction: they might have superhuman powers, but their mortality was what made them heroic. Many were regarded as benevolent ancestors with powers to protect and heal, but others were dangerous and haunted spirits of the dead, who had to be appeased. Although epic, drama, and the visual arts abound in representations of heroes whose fame has carried over into modern times, cult and funerary architecture commemorate many more individuals whose names and deeds are entirely lost to us. Featuring essays by leading authorities in the field, this book draws on recent archaeological, literary, and art historical research to explore such issues as gender, cult, and iconography, as well as overlooked aspects of familiar (Herakles, Achilles, and Odysseus) and unfamiliar heroes (Helen of Troy).

Physician Assistant's Drug Handbook

Physician Assistant's Drug Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Springhouse Publishing, PUBLISHER: Springhouse Corporation, This complete guide gives full prescribing data for more than generic and brand name drugs. Includes unlabeled drug uses, highlighted dosage adjustment information, italicized interacting agents, adverse reactions categorized five ways for safety, and a four-way index for quick look-up -- by generic name, trade name, drug class, or disease. Alphabetically organized drug monographs cover generic and trade names; pharmocologic and therapeutic classifications; controlled substance schedule (where appropriate); pregnancy risk category; dosage form; indications, route, and dosage; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; contraindications and precautions; interactions; effects on diagnostic tests; adverse reactions; overdose and treatment; and special considerations, including patient education and specific instructions for pediatric, geriatric, and breast-feeding patients. Contents include clinical reviewers and consultants, foreword, how to use this book, pharmacology overview, pediatric and geriatric drug therapy, effective prescribing practices, generic drug entries in alphabetical order, a full-color photoguide to more than 320 pills, pharmacologic classes, prescribing authority by state, selected analgesic combination products, topical drugs, immunization schedule, therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines, therapeutic management guidelines, creatinine clearance calculations, pharmaceutical companies listing (drug information contact numbers and Web sites).

Cuninghame, Topographized by Timothy Pont,

Cuninghame, Topographized by Timothy Pont,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dobie of Crummock, James / Dobie, John Shedden, PUBLISHER: Zeticula, By the early Seventeeth Century, Timothy Pont had personally surveyed, with astonishing accuracy, all the counties and isles of Scotland, and made notes to support his cartography. Cunninghame Topographized is a chorographical description of the district of Cunningham, Ayrshire, in Sir James Balfour of Denmilne's Collections on the Shires (National Library of Scotland Adv.MS., ff.). Although the author of the handwriting has not been identified, it is credited to Timothy Pont on the opening page. The short manuscript, consisting of a brief Introduction and an 'Alphabett' of 348 names in Cunninghame, Ayrshire, was extensively annotated by James Dobie, making this a substantial contribution to the knowledge of the history of the area. According to the Introduction, James Dobie's premature death in allowed a plagiarised version to appear, (as Topographical Account of the District of Cunningham, Ayrshire. Compiled about the year , by Mr Timothy Pont, edited by J. Fullarton, Glasgow: Maitland Club, ). His work was updated by his son and published, nearly twenty years later, as Cuninghame, Topographized by Timothy Pont, A.M., , edited by J. S. Dobie (Glasgow: John Tweed, ).It is this edition which is reprinted here.

The Merck Manual of Medical Information, 2nd Edition: The

The Merck Manual of Medical Information, 2nd Edition: The

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beers, Mark / Merck Publishing Group / Fletcher, Andrew J., PUBLISHER: Merck Publishing Group, Trustworthy and accessible, the definitive guide to medicine is back in a completely revised and updated version, providing full coverage of every health issue in easy-to-understand language for everyday use. In this new edition, The Merck Manual of Medical Information extensively addresses every possible health disorder, along with corrections and new advancements made in the medical field since publication of the previous version. For further reference, an extensive appendix covers legal issues, common medical tests, trade names of generic drugs, and resources for more information. In addition, this latest volume responds to timely concerns, offering an updated discussion on anthrax and coverage of smallpox. The most widely used textbook by health care professionals--and ordinary health-conscious individuals--worldwide, The Merck Manual of Medical Information is lauded for both its exhaustive treatment of medical information and its readability. Featuring in-depth coverage of symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments, overviews of anatomy and physiology, detailed illustrations, and valuable discussions of prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs, this manual remains a must-have for everyone from the most accredited doctors to anyone who has ever had a health question.

The World Factbook:  Edition

The World Factbook: Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Central Intelligence Agency / CIA, PUBLISHER: Potomac Books, "The World Factbook," produced annually by the CIA, has become the ultimate, authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world. It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Potomac Books publishes a commercial version of The World Factbook in order to extend the limited audience reached by the CIA's own publication. This current Potomac Books edition is identified by the year , following the pattern used in our other annual publications. The CIA completes its volume late each year, and Potomac Books republishes it the following year.Topics addressed include the political climate, natural resources, environment, population, ethnic groups, GDP, agriculture, industries, defense expenditures, literacy rate, religion, legal system, and much more. Key data are grouped under the headings of geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. The World Factbook also contains maps of each country and others for key territories. In addition, readers will find handy appendixes on international organizations and groups, international environmental agreements, and a cross-referenced list of geographic names. The World Factbook provides the indispensable reference for curious individuals concerned about the rapidly changing world in which they live.

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Toys

Toys

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.

National Guide to Funding for Information Technology

National Guide to Funding for Information Technology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Foundation Center, PUBLISHER: Foundation Center, This volume represents a valuable source of information for organizations eager to enhance their services with the latest technologies. The National Guide provides essential facts on over 400 grantmakers, each with a history of awarding grant dollars to projects involving information technology. Imagine the time you will save by having, in a single convenient source, a list of grantmakers already interested in this field The National Guide covers all the facts you need to bolster your target list of funding prospects. Each entry provides crucial data -- address, financial data, giving priorities, application procedures, contact names, and key officials. The volume also includes close to descriptions of recently awarded grants -- a sure indication of foundation giving interests. A range of indexes will help you target funders by specific program areas favored and geographic areas preferred by grantmakers. Each year the grantmakers featured in this volume award millions of dollars for projects involving computer science, engineering and technology, telecommunications, and media and communications to a range of educational institutions and other nonprofit organizations. Don't let your organization miss its share of foundation grant dollars -- order your copy today.

2+2=5 Into the future prima edizione con libretto interno

2+2=5 Into the future prima edizione con libretto interno

33 giri del gruppo 2+2=5, pubblicato nel dalla etichetta No-names music. Intitolato "Into the future..." (e in copertina accreditato ai The '2+2=5') questa è la sua track-list: A1 Without words (Intro) A2 Alternative two2 A3 K. S. And V. A4 Meeting Mc. L. B1 Slow 4 B2 Jacho's story B3 It's a good day today B4 Last sunset Disco ascoltato diverse volte e mai negli ultimi 20 anni (da molto tempo non ho più il giradischi). Copertina in discreto stato, vinile in discreto stato, senza graffi, ma con qualche sporcizia qui e là. Il disco è contenuto in una busta di carta bianca senza scritte particolari. All'interno è anche presente un booklet (ottimamente conservato) dello stesso formato della copertina, di 12 pagine, in bianco e nero con testi e illustrazioni. Sulla prima pagine del booklet è spillata una cartolina della Materiali sonori (vedi foto). Nelle foto: 1) copertina 2) retrocopertina 3) libretto interno (prima pagina+cartolina) 4) libretto interno (ultima pagina) 5) libretto interno (pagine interne) 6) libretto interno (pagine interne) 7) vinile lato A - dettaglio 8) vinile lato B - dettaglio

Equinox: Life, Love, and Birds of Prey

Equinox: Life, Love, and Birds of Prey

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Brien, Dan, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, The gripping account of one autumn season of falconry and spiritual renewal by award-winning author Dan O'Brien. Dan O'Brien has been consumed with a lifelong passion for falconry. As he approaches his fiftieth birthday, the autumnal equinox of his life, feeling a waning sense of purpose, he decides to devote himself entirely for a season to his greatest loves -- falconry, his bird dogs, and the South Dakota prairie he calls home. He takes on a remarkable falcon chick who immediately distinguishes herself with her ferocity; he names the bird Harley and trains her in the ways of falconry. Harley's powers of flight are awe-inspiring, her hunting success astounding. Like a lover, she captivates him. O'Brien hunts with her obsessively, reveling in her prowess and beauty. And then, one day, she is gone. Set in the high plains of South Dakota, "Equinox" is the chronicle of Harley, and much more: It is the story of a life lived closely to the natural cycles of the earth, and a midlife revelation of the importance of staying connected to all things held dear. Lovers of nature and fine writing, and all those facing their own personal autumns, will relish this marvelous book.

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Names of the Members of the Toxophilite Society, for the

Names of the Members of the Toxophilite Society, for the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Multiple Contributors, See Notes, PUBLISHER: Gale Ecco, Print Editions, The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.The eighteenth-century fascination with Greek and Roman antiquity followed the systematic excavation of the ruins at Pompeii and Herculaneum in southern Italy; and after a neoclassical style dominated all artistic fields. The titles here trace developments in mostly English-language works on painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater, and other disciplines. Instructional works on musical instruments, catalogs of art objects, comic operas, and more are also included. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryTA list of members admitted between 3 April and 14 October . London, ]p.; 12

I, Tom Horn

I, Tom Horn

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Henry, Will, PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, In I, Tom Horn, originally published in , Will Henry presents a fictional autobiography of Tom Horn that answers decisively the question-did Tom Horn kill fourteen-year-old Willie Kickell, or was he framed? Horn was a cavalry scout in Arizona Territory during the last Apache campaigns, a champion rodeo rider, a Pinkerton, and finally a stock detective in Wyoming. Known and feared as el hombre de sombra (the shadow man), Horn's lifetime () spans one of the most colorful and tumultuous periods of the Old West. In this novel Will Henry provides a multidimensional portrait of Tom Horn as a man capable of humor, compassion, and love, and also one who could kill without the least remorse. This figure is set against equally compelling portraits of Al Sieber, chief of scouts under General Crook, and apache leaders in the Four Families of the Chiricahuas, names now fabled in American frontier history Nana, Chato, and Geronimo. "Will Henry" was one of the bylines used by Henry Wilson Allen; the other was "Clay Fisher." He was a five-time winner of the Golden Spur Award from the Western Writers of America and a recipient of the Levi Strauss Award for lifetime achievement. His Will Henry novels are known for their basis in historical fact and their use of realistic American Indian characters.

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After Moonrise: PossessedHaunted

After Moonrise: PossessedHaunted

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cast, P. C. / Showalter, Gena, PUBLISHER: Harlequin Hqn, Join two of the biggest names in paranormal romance on a breathtaking journey to a world where ghosts live on and love never dies... POSSESSED #1 New York Times Bestselling Author P.C. Cast Being a psychic detective who can channel only negative emotions makes Kent Raef good at catching murderers, but bad at maintaining relationships. Then Lauren Wilcox arrives with a most intriguing case: her twin sister has been murdered and is communing with Lauren's spirit-and sharing her body. Raef's the only one who can track the killer and free the spirit. But soon he begins to wonder just which twin he wants to save...and why.... HAUNTED New York Times Bestselling Author Gena Showalter Artist Aurora Harper is convinced she's witnessed a crime-a murder so brutal she's repressed the memories, only to paint the scene by the light of the moon. Now she needs her new neighbor, Detective Levi Reid, to help her track down the victim-and the killer. Levi's dealing with his own memory issues, but one thing he knows for sure: Harper is meant to be his, and nothing can take her away from him-not in this life...and not in death....

Chinese Gods

Chinese Gods

Titolo: Chinese Gods Autore: Jonathan Chamberlain Editore: Pelanduk Publications Lingua: Inglese Extra: 19 splendide tavole a colori degli Immortali Taoisti Luogo pubblicazione: Lumpur Malaysia Anno pubblicazione: Edizione: Sesta Pagine: 155 Formato: In 8° USA trade paperback Legatura: Brossura editoriale cartoncino semirigido illustrato a colori Conservazione: Pari al nuovo Copie disponibili: 1 * Esaurito, solo ristampe Extra: Editoria internazionale, introvabile in Italia Prezzo: Euro 30 Contenuto: Preface; Foreword by John Blofeld; Introduction; Fung-shui, Temples, Cities and Squares; Hsing T'ien Temple; From Myth to History; The Strange Case of Confucius; The Problem of Lao Tzu; Nature Cults, Alchemists and Gods; Ancestor Worship; Kuan Ti: God of War; Pak Tai: Emperor of the North; The Purple Planet; Kuan Yin: Hearer of Cries; Monkey: Great Sage Equal to Heaven; Na Cha: The Third Prince; Tin Hau: Queen of Heaven; Tam Kung: The Boy God; San Chou Niang-Niang: Mother of the Three Islands; The Jade Emperor; Pao Kung: Magistrate Pao; Hung Shing: Hung - The Holy One; Ts'ai Shen: God of Wealth; The Peach Blossom Girl: T'ao Hua Hsien Nu; Chang Hsien: The Immortal Chang; Lu Pan: Patron of Builders; Lei Kung: God of Thunder; Chung K'uei: The Exorcist; Wong Tai Sin: The Great Immortal Wong; The Cheung Chau Bun Festival; Glossary of Alternative Names and Spellings; Table of Dynasties.

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Potential Weapons: A Novella and Stories

Potential Weapons: A Novella and Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lieu, Jocelyn, PUBLISHER: Graywolf Press, "First to fade were the names, then the faces, until she ""couldn't be sure the people once called family ever really ""existed. Sometimes, when she wandered through Chinatown, she wondered whether this middle-aged man or that young mother with the sullen girl was related to her. Relatives. Strangers. There was no way to know."In this vivid, elegantly written debut, Jocelyn Lieu explores the risks of self-discovery. The characters in "Potential Weapons" lead bi-cultural lives, their ethnicity not obvious at first glance. What are you anyway? someone asks. But it is only when cultures clash, when memory is forced into the present moment, that this question can begin to be answered. In the title story, Abi, a young Chinese American woman, attends a Klan rally, in protest, with her white mother. Once there, they are stripped of all "potential weapons," including her mother's cane. Diana visits the home of her lover's parents, Holocaust survivors: the mystery of cultural difference and the haunting music of Gulf War TV coverage permeate the encounter. Through a chance meeting in New York's Chinatown, Mar discovers her estranged Aunt Pearl, who turns out to be the family's most intriguing secret, a link to a past colored by the struggle to survive.

Hug Your Customers: The Proven Way to Personalize Sales and

Hug Your Customers: The Proven Way to Personalize Sales and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mitchell, Jack, PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books, Hug Your Customers is about customer service and how Jack Mitchell has practiced it by extending ???hugs, ??? --unexpected extras, from knowing each customers name, along with their family members and clothing preferences to handing out free coffee and newspapers on the Greenwich commuter train platform to say thanks (and by extension ???Shop at Mitchells???).& nbsp; Mitchell looks at sales as being about something other than the product.& nbsp; You???re not selling clothing, you???re selling the relationship.& nbsp; That??'s why on Saturdays, many people come to Mitchell??'s just to see what??'s going on.& nbsp; In the summer, he??'s giving away hot dogs.& nbsp; Any time a regular customer walks in, the sales staff knows his name, spouse??'s and kids???& nbsp; names, clothing preferences and last purchase.& nbsp; Jack Mitchell is a natural story teller and his folksy, homespun style will appeal and educate. There are several stories that Jack will tell that illustrate these kinds of hugs that exemplify outstanding customer service. Chapters include: Hugging 101& nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; The Three E???s From Three Suits to Three Thousand& nbsp; & nbsp; Pick Your Game The Big Secret& nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; Everybody Gets It, Everybody Does It Game Day& nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; You Train Dogs, You Educate People I Love Mistakes& nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; The Power of New The Formula

Flora: An Illustrated History of the Garden Flower

Flora: An Illustrated History of the Garden Flower

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elliott, Brent / Hornby, Simon / Elliott, W. B., PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, With stunning illustrations from the Royal Horticultural Society's Lindley Library collection and concise text by Royal Horticultural Society archivist Dr. Brent Elliott, Flora tell the fascinating story of the worldwide botanical exploration undertaken over the past 500 years. Founded in , the RHS led the way in sending collectors around the world in search of new floral species, fostering the domestic cultivation of the garden flowers we know and love today. In the process the RHS has built an unrivaled collection of stunning artworks and rare books covering five centuries of plant history. The Society's Lindley Library is one of the world's finest horticulture archives, containing more than paintings, illustrations and rare books. The illustrations in Flora, many by the great names in botanical art, are notable not only for their historical value in charting the development of garden flowers, but also for their indisputable beauty and artistic merit. Flora is divided into six geographical sections: Europe; Middle East; Southern & Tropical Africa; Australasia & The Pacific; The Americas; and Asia. Biographies of the botanists and artists are also included. The history of botanical illustration is long and broad. Today, the art is undergoing a renaissance: botanical illustrations are found on everything from greeting cards to wallpaper to expensive original artworks. This spectacular collection of Royal Horticultural Society illustrations will capture the attention of gardeners and art lovers alike.

The Well-Timed Strategy: Managing the Business Cycle for

The Well-Timed Strategy: Managing the Business Cycle for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Navarro, Peter, PUBLISHER: Wharton School Publishing, Most companies ignore one of their best opportunities for honing competitive advantage: the opportunity to proactively manage business cycles and economic turbulence. Despite the profound impact that the business cycle has on the fortunes and fate of so many businesses large and small--and the employees and investors that depend on them--you will not find a single book that offers a comprehensive guide to strategically and tactically managing the business cycle. "The Well-Timed Strategy" shows you how to manage not just the business cycle and industry cycles but also today's unprecedented level of macroeconomic turbulence. Peter Navarro shows how to align every facet of business strategy, tactics, and operations to reflect changing business conditions--so you can ride with the business cycle--not get run over. Drawing on hundreds of examples (including such well-known names as Abercrombie and Fitch, Gateway Computers, Anheuser Busch, Proctor and Gamble, Berkshire Hathaway, Southwest Airlines, and the U.S. Navy) Navarro distills clear, simple management principles for managing economic upswings and downswings. The author addresses everything from inventory, production, and supply chain management to marketing, pricing, and long-term capital investment. Navarro presents examples from around the globe, ranging from Broadcom and Cemex to Paccar and Xilinx Chinese real estate developers to U.S. small caps. Clear, concise, and exceptionally readable, "The Well-Timed Strategy" makes complex macroeconomic forecasting easy to understand -- and even easier to act upon.

Creating the American State: The Moral Reformers and the

Creating the American State: The Moral Reformers and the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stillman, Richard Joseph, II, PUBLISHER: University of Alabama Press, Whether renewing a driver's license, traveling on an airplane, or just watching in fascination as a robot probes Mars, we all participate in the everyday workings of the modern administrative state. As Stillman demonstrates in this study, however, we have not, until now, fully investigated or appreciated this administrative state's origins or its evolution into the entity that so affects our lives today. Stillman reveals that this modern enterprise emerged from a complex foundation of ideas and ideals rather than as a result of a simple, rational plan or cataclysmic event, as previously contended. In fact, he finds that the basis for our current administrative state lies in the lives of the seven individuals who, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, invented its various elements. Stillman also finds that although they lived at different times, these seven founders -- George William Curtis, Charles Francis Adams, Jr., Emory Upton, Jane Addams, Frederick W. Taylor, Richard Childs, and Louis Brownlow -- had much in common: all were products of intensely Protestant, small-town America, and all were motivated by strong moral idealism. Indeed, Stillman finds that state making in the United States has been a continuation of the Protestant goal to "protest and purify". Some names are more recognizable than others, but all, through remarkable moral fervor and exceptional leadership skills, invented the administrative practices and procedures so familiar today.

The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife

The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leahy, Christopher W. / Morrison, Gordon, PUBLISHER: Princeton University Press, The quintessential A-Z guide, this is a book that anyone interested in birds will want to have close at hand. First published more than twenty years ago, this highly respected reference volume has been fully revised and updated. It captures the fundamental details as well as the immense fascination of North American bird life in a style that is authoritative, yet fresh, witty, and eminently readable. Both a practical handbook for amateurs and a handy reference for seasoned birders, it provides accounts of the basic elements of birdlife, as well as a wealth of easy-to-access information on such subjects as bird physiology and anatomy, terms and jargon, name definitions and etymology, and ornithological groupings. Readers will discover everything from the color of a dipper's eggs (glossy, white, and unmarked) to the number of species of woodpeckers in the world (216). They will also find more than one hundred of the best-known and most colorful colloquial names for birds, alphabetized and briefly defined. Collective nouns relating to birdlife--for example, "an exaltation of larks"--are included in the "Nouns of Assemblage" section. Biographical sketches of persons responsible for describing or naming a significant number of North American species are also included, as well as handsome and accurate illustrations by Gordon Morrison. And for those who want to go beyond reading about their favorite birds and take to the great outdoors, the book offers still more useful information: descriptive entries on a selection of the best-known birdwatching spots of North America.

CRESTON QM-RMC media controller impianti domotici

CRESTON QM-RMC media controller impianti domotici

E' un sistema di controllo compatto per stanze d'albergo o sistemi domotici privati. Effettua il controllo e supervisione via IP di svariate applicazioni domotiche (illuminazione, motori tapparelle, videosorveglianza, matrici audio/video,...). La comunicazione avviene attraverso interfaccia Ethernet verso un qualsiasi sistema di controllo CrestronR (applicazione "XPanel" PC/MAC, applicazione Android o touchpanel fisico) Grazie alle due porte seriali RS232 e alla porta seriale/infrarosso, può controllare dispositivi audio/video di svariata natura, inoltre dispone di 4 ingressi digitali. CONDIZIONI: COME NUOVO - UTILIZZATO SOLO QUALCHE GIORNO PER SCOPI DIDATTICI E DI TEST FUNZIONAMENTO OTTIMALE. NON PRESENTA PARTICOLARI SEGNI DI USURA. SOFTWARE CRESTRON DI PROGRAMMAZIONE E APPLICAZIONI DI CONTROLLO _NON_ FORNITI RESTITUZIONE PER GUASTO ENTRO 15GG DALLA VENDITA. NO GARANZIA - VISTO E PIACIUTO. Su richiesta e con sovrapprezzo, può essere fornito anche in abbinamento a gateway verso il sistema EIB/KNX, consentendo quindi di realizzare supervisioni su sistemi domotici EIB/KNX. SPECIFICHE TECNICHE > Compatibile con e-ControlR 2 > supporto SNMP > 2 porte COM RS- porta seriale/IR > 4 ingressi digitali > Alimentatore INCLUSO Processor CPU: 32-bit Freescale ColdFireR Microprocessor Memory SDRAM: 32 MB NVRAM: 256 KB Flash: 4 MB Operating System Real-time, preemptive, multitasking kernel, multi-threaded; FAT32 file system with long names; supports SIMPL Windows?, SIMPL+R, SystemBuilder?, and D3 Pro? Ethernet Mbps, auto-negotiating, full/half duplex, static IP or DHCP, SSL, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, CIP, SMTP, SNMP, Web server, SMTP e-mail client, supports all e-ControlR 2 and RoomView? applications Altre specifiche disponibili in rete o contattandomi.

The British Press

The British Press

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Temple, Mick, PUBLISHER: Open University Press, ""Mick Temple's book makes an important contribution to the debate on the critical historical role and uncertain future of newspapers and the key place of quality journalism within that debate." Jeremy Dear, General Secretary of the National Union of Journalists, UK "This book provides a brilliant synthesis of academic and journalistic debate on the past, present and future of the British newspaper. Impressively up-to-date, it is an accessible and well sign-posted introduction to students of the news media and political communication and should become an essential addition to their reading." Martin Conboy, University of Sheffield, UK "A thorough and thoughtful investigation into the British press and its contribution to our social and political culture." Simon Kelner, Editor-in-Chief, The Independent" This exciting book offers a practical introduction to the history, theory, politics and potential future of British newspapers. Focussing on the relationship between the press and political history, it examines their social and political impact, assessing the press's contribution to enlarging and informing the public sphere. The author provides a theoretical critique of press developments. The first part of the text leads you through key historical moments from the English Civil War to Wapping and beyond, while the second half takes an in-depth look at current empirical and theoretical concerns. Scholarly yet accessible, Mick Temple is not afraid to take a position on today's contentious issues. The book takes a more positive perspective on the British press than has often been the case, highlighting the online strength of great brand names like the Telegraph, Guardian, Sun and Mail. Temple argues that throughout their history, our newspapers have been vital conduits for public opinion and, on occasion, catalysts for social change. "The British Press" is key reading for journalism, media and social science students.

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Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer

Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Allen, Moira Anderson, PUBLISHER: Allworth Press, If you've always dreamed of making a living as a writer, this book will take you where you want to go. "Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer," "Second Edition," demystifies the process of becoming a writer and gives aspiring writers all the tools they need to become successful freelance writers, get their names in print, and start earning a healthy income from writing. Completely revised and updated, the second edition includes an entirely new section on the "online writer," discussing how to set up your own website, whether you need a blog, how to effectively participate in social networking sites, and information on electronic publishing, POD and more. New chapters provide guidance on writing for international markets and other writing opportunities such as ghostwriting, speech-writing, technical writing, copyediting, teaching, etc. This indispensable resource walks writers through the process of developing marketable ideas and then finding appropriate markets for those ideas. It includes effective tips on how to set writing goals; make time for writing; hone research and interview techniques; create outlines and first drafts, approach editors (online and offline), and prepare and submit material. Writers will also discover the vital business issues of freelancing such as rights and contracts, plus how to manage income, expenses, and taxes. Author Moira Allen has more than 30 years experience both as a freelance writer and as an editor; her tips come from a keen understanding of what works from both sides of the desk. Whether readers are looking to support themselves as full-time freelancers or supplement an existing career, no one wanting to make money as a writer can afford to be without this book.

For Each the Strength of All: A History of Banking in New

For Each the Strength of All: A History of Banking in New

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hubbard, J. T. W. / Hubbard, Jtw / Lasserre, Phillippe, PUBLISHER: New York University Press, Banking establishments, declared Thomas Jefferson back in , are more dangerous than standing armies. Such armies are no longer cause for serious alarm. But commercial banking institutions, while justly applauded as the prime architects of America's economic success, are still assailed today--most recently by victims of the savings and loan debacle--as little better than the freakish hydra-headed monstrosities of yesteryear. This lively, well-researched, and handsomely produced book, highlights the achievements of commercial banks, in the process distinguishing them from their more flamboyant competitors. In many ways the history of commercial banking in the state of New York constitutes the history of commercial banking for the entire nation. Under the guidance of the formidable but shadowy coalition of talent known as The Albany Regency, New York pioneered such innovations as the insurance of paper currency, so-called free chartering of banks by any qualified group of citizens, a crude form of deposit insurance, and an ingenious central clearing house whose collective strength enabled the state, and ultimately the nation, to weather many of the world's most severe financial crises. Published to coincide with the Centennial of the New York State Bankers Association, "For Each, the Strength of All" not only delineates the great achievements and the great financial disasters of the last two centuries, but brings to life the colorful and often quirky men who made the key decisions at pivotal moments in the financial life of the nation. It throws new light on the celebrated duel between Hamilton and Burr (a fix that may have gone awry), the covert financing of the North in the Civil War years, and the negotiations (so secret that participants travelled under assumed names) that helped produce the Federal Reserve Act of .

Ketron Midjay Plus

Ketron Midjay Plus

KETRON MIDJAY Plus. Come nuovo. SCHEDA TECNICA: PANEL Alpha Dial, 8 Volume slider controls, 40 direct easy access tabs,display contrast control. DISPLAY LCD 320x240 backlit. WAVETABLE Over 380 Voices, 32 Drum Sets, 66 Live Drums. GM standard. DISK 80Gb internal hard disk. 3,5 2DD/HD internal floppy disk. VIDEO Video Interface with RGB monitor Out USB 2 x Midi File, 2 x Wave, MP3 (MPEG 2 Layer 2/3 audio). Play list. PLAYER 2 x Midi File, 2 x Wave, MP3 (MPEG 2 Layer 2/3 audio). Play list. Automatic song chain, karaoke and txt. Numerical & alphabetical search, long file names, advanced editing, drum mixer. Full compatibility with SD1, SD1 Plus and XD Series. Intelligent transposer. 16 Markers, lead voice mute (vocal remove), loop, wave to midi file link. Bass/Treble equalization on MP3. Copy, Move, Rename, Delete and New Folder functions. DISK FUNCTION Copy, Move, Rename, Delete and New Folder functions. HARD DISK RECORDING 1 stereo track on Wave format, with music and microphone. DJ LOOPS & GROOVES Over 100 traditional acoustic and electronic drum loops, backgrounds (stereo wave 44 Kz / 16 bit), Dj loops (afro, dance, chill out, lounge). ARRANGER Over 140 styles. Intro, 4 variations, fill, break, ending with riff and drum remix function. SPECIAL EFFECTS (SFX) 200 hi-quality Sound Ef fects. HD BONUS SONG LIBRARY International hits, instrumental and evergreen. Italian dancing orchestras (wave and midi files). MICROPHONE Gain, Volume and Tone control. Reverb and Echo-Delay effects. Solo Talk. VOCALIZER 3 voice vocalizer unit (optional). MIDI In, Out, Thru. OUTPUT Left/Mono & Right, micro, RGB (for video). Metronome Click. Footswitch (optional). INPUT Line In Left & Right. Headphone. Microphone. POWER External Power supply adaptor 5V DC. WEIGHT 3.2 Kg. - 7 lbs.

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