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Participatory Research in Conservation and Rural
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fortmann, Louise, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, "Participatory Research in Conservation and Rural Livelihoods": "Doing Science Together" starts from the understanding that all people create knowledge and that the creation of sustainable livelihoods and of conditions that protect and sustain rural ecosystems are interrelated. Here local experts and professional researchers write independently about the participatory research processes through which they created new knowledge together. They demonstrate that interdependent science can produce more accurate and locally appropriate data, while frankly addressing persisting issues such as unequal power, whose knowledge and what ways of knowing count, whose voice can be heard or appear in print, and other dilemmas of this practice. Conservation scientists and practitioners will both benefit from reading this book. First book to examine community participatory research techniques that focuses on conservation aims Unique book in that it is written from the perspective of participating community volunteers and researching scientists Part of the prestigious Conservation Science and Practice series published in association with the Zoological Society of London ""Participatory Research in Conservation and Rural Livelihoods" is brilliant, passionate, and inspiring..." Richa Nagar, University of Minnesota, co-author of "Playing with Fire"
Bioenergetics at a Glance: An Illustrated Introduction
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harris, D. A. / Harris, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, Bioenergetics is the study of the way biological systems, usually at the molecular level, utilize and convert energy in order to drive the biochemical reactions that constitute life. However, because of its often quantitative basis and the amount of technical jargon, the subject tends to alienate and intimidate students. This beautifully illustrated text has a lucid and logical approach to the subject. The text uses the modern perspective throughout so that the student is given an easily assimilable, logical introduction to the important concepts of the subject, particulary the core concept, the 'chemiosmotic theory'. It has been specifically designed to make information easily accessible by devoting each double-page spread to one topic. Within the spread, a variety of carefully constructed diagrams present information in a concise and innovative manner. The text is further enhanced by a comprehensive guide to additional reading. Original, easily understood combination of visual and written information. 43 double-page speads give a clear and concise introduction to this traditionally difficult subject. The most up to date text available, covering all modern molecular genetic techniques. Competitively priced.
Pro ASP.Net 3.5 in VB : Includes Silverlight 2
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacDonald, Matthew / Szpuszta, Mario / Agarwal, Vidya Vrat, PUBLISHER: Apress, ASP.NET 3.5 is the latest version of Microsoft's revolutionary ASP.NET technology. It is the principal standard for creating dynamic web pages on the Windows platform. Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in VB : Includes Silverlight 2 raises the bar for high-quality, practical advice on learning and deploying Microsoft's dynamic web solution. Updated with everything you need to integrate Silverlight 2.0 into your ASP.NET applications, this book teaches you all about Silverlight's exciting new features so that your ASP projects can be rich in visual flair and compelling to the user. You'll learn how to use the new levels of abstraction in the Entity Framework to design elegant, powerful application architectures. Seasoned.NET professionals Matthew MacDonald, Mario Szpuszta, and Vidya Vrat Agarwal explain how you can get the most from these groundbreaking new technologies. They cover ASP.NET 3.5 as a whole, illustrating both the brand-new features and the functionality carried over from previous versions of ASP. This book will give you the knowledge you need to code real ASP.NET 3.5 applications in the best possible style. The book will teach you ASP.NET 3.5 starting with core concepts to more advanced topics. You will learn Core concepts of ASP.NET 3.5. Why it's special. What its fundamental principles are. The basics of Visual Studio. How ASP.NET 3.5 controls are created, and how they fit into ASP.NET 3.5 pages, ultimately creating full applications. Security. Once considered the Achilles' heel of all Windows web applications, security has vastly improved and is a cornerstone of ASP.NET 3.5. This book explains the various forms of available security and how to best apply them. Taking things further using advanced user interface techniques. This includes user controls, customer server controls, client-side JavaScript, and GDI+. Web services. In an increasingly connected world, working with web services grows in importance. This book will show you how to work with them. ASP.NET AJAX, with an emphasis on contemporary web development techniques. Development using Internet Information Services 7, Microsoft's premier web hosting platform. And much more. About the Apress Pro Series The Apress Pro series books are practical, professional tutorials to keep you on and moving up the professional ladder. You have gotten the job, now you need to hone your skills in these tough competitive times. The Apress Pro series expands your skills and expertise in exactly the areas you need. Master the content of a Pro book, and you will always be able to get the job done in a professional development project. Written by experts in their field, Pro series books from Apress give you the hard-won solutions to problems you will face in your professional programming career.
Microsoft Visual C++: Programmers Guide [With *]
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zaratian, Beck / Zaratian, PUBLISHER: Microsoft Press, The latest edition of this popular programming tutorial, previously published as the "Microsoft Visual C++ Owner's Manual", offers a fresh approach and comprehensive discussion of issues around using the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++. It will appeal to new users, developers coming from another language or implementation, and upgraders from earlier versions. They will learn in detail about the components of the new development environment and techniques for setting up development projects, especially in multiple developer environments. The book is supplemented by many example programs and projects that illustrate text explanations. When fast isn't fast enough for your application or component development, turn to Visual C++ 6.0 and the "Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 Programmer's Guide", the complete user's guide to all the Visual C++ programming tools. "Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 Programmer's Guide" topics include: An overview of Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 for new users and developers familiar with other languages and implementations Issues in setting up development projects Development environment components Example applications, reusable code for components, controls, and other projects.
Basso danelectro
The double-cutaway Hodad Bass Guitar reissue features signature Danelectro Lipstick pickups, a Masonite body, Maple C-Shaped neck and Kluson-style tuners. Reminiscent of West Coast surf-style, the Danelectric Hodad Bass remains as true to tone as ever. The double cut reissue Hodad takes the original body shape that we first saw in the mid 50's and makes it more eye catching than ever with cola bottle headstock shape and Satin Nickel hardware. Adding to the retro vibe are the Hodad's enclosed Kluson style tuners. The twin powered lipstick case pickups have warmer spec windings which offer sweeter tones and slightly hotter output, inspired by the lipstick pickups first added to guitars by Danelectro in . Pearloid dot inlays on the rosewood fingerboard compliment the hardware and simple volume and tone controls. SPECS Body and Bridge Body: Masonite Body Style: Double Cutaway Body Construction: Hollow with solid centre core tape binding Bridge: Adjustable Scale Length: mm NECK Material: Maple Shape: C Shape Construction: Bolt-On Fretboard: Rosewood Frets: 24 PICKUPS AND HARDWARE Pickups: 2x Lipsticks Alnico Magnets Tuners: Enclosed 'Kluson' Style Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone Hardware: Satin Nickel condizioni perfette, preferibile consegna a mano.
People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bolton, Robert / Bolton, PUBLISHER: Touchstone Books, A wall of silent resentment shuts you off from someone you love....You listen to an argument in which neither party seems to hear the other....Your mind drifts to other matters when people talk to you.... "People Skills" is a communication-skills handbook that can help you eliminate these and other communication problems. Author Robert Bolton describes the twelve most common communication barriers, showing how these "roadblocks" damage relationships by increasing defensiveness, aggressiveness, or dependency. He explains how to acquire the ability to listen, assert yourself, resolve conflicts, and work out problems with others. These are skills that will help you communicate calmly, even in stressful emotionally charged situations. "People Skills" will show you * How to get your needs met using simple assertion techniques * How body language often speaks louder than words * How to use silence as a valuable communication tool * How to de-escalate family disputes, lovers' quarrels, and other heated arguments Both thought-provoking and practical, "People Skills" is filled with workable ideas that you can use to improve your communication in meaningful ways, every day.
Robot Shaping: An Experiment in Behavior Engineering
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dorigo, Marco / Colombetti, Marco, PUBLISHER: Bradford Book, foreword by Lashon Booker To program an autonomous robot to act reliably in a dynamic environment is a complex task. The dynamics of the environment are unpredictable, and the robots' sensors provide noisy input. A learning autonomous robot, one that can acquire knowledge through interaction with its environment and then adapt its behavior, greatly simplifies the designer's work. A learning robot need not be given all of the details of its environment, and its sensors and actuators need not be finely tuned. "Robot Shaping" is about designing and building learning autonomous robots. The term "shaping" comes from experimental psychology, where it describes the incremental training of animals. The authors propose a new engineering discipline, "behavior engineering," to provide the methodologies and tools for creating autonomous robots. Their techniques are based on classifier systems, a reinforcement learning architecture originated by John Holland, to which they have added several new ideas, such as "mutespec," classifier system "energy," and dynamic population size. In the book they present Behavior Analysis and Training (BAT) as an example of a behavior engineering methodology.
Helping Parents Solve Their Children's Behavior Problems
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schaefer, Charles E. / Eisen, Andrew R., PUBLISHER: Jason Aronson, Parents are the most important people in their children's lives. Yet their potential as agents of behavioral change has barely been tapped. A growing body of evidence supports the cost-effective contention that parents can be trained to participate in resolving their children's behavior problems by applying individualized techniques based on learning principles. Behavioral counseling is the name of the process that takes up the popular "minimax" challenge to bring about maximal change with a minimal expenditure of professional energies. Drs. Schaefer and Eisen, experienced proponents of the process, have selected practical articles from the professional literature to help therapists help parents cope with common problems such as: nightmares, separation anxiety, disruptive behaviors, habit disorders (thumbsucking, bedwetting), dawdling, sibling rivalry, noncompliance. Behavioral counseling short-term, squarely focused, empirically sound is becoming the ally of choice in every mental health professional's race to make substantial gains before the client's insurance runs out. Helping Parents Solve Their Children's Behavior Problems is the comprehensive resource that will make the co-therapeutic partnership work.
Gold Medal Strategies: Business Lessons from America's
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Craig, Jim / Yaeger, Don, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Business lessons from one of the greatest Olympic teams of all time It's been called the greatest upset of all time, the most memorable Olympic moment ever, the "Miracle on Ice." No matter which superlative is used, no one can deny that the U.S. men's hockey team's defeat of the Soviet Union in the medal round of the Lake Placid Olympic Games was a defining moment for Cold War America. The U.S. team's goalie was a Boston University student named Jim Craig, who is now a leadership expert and keynote speaker to business audiences. "Gold Medal Strategies" gives you Craig's unique lessons from the "Miracle" team on team dynamics, leadership, motivation, and other important management topics. With his unparalleled perspective, Craig dissects and analyzes the elements of a successful team, how to assemble one, and what philosophies will keep the team's shared goal a reality. This book outlines the necessary skills and details the specific techniques you need to maximize your business readiness, hone competitive cooperation, gather your strategies, and attack your challengers.
Mayones Jabba 5 sunburst aguilar fender jazz V
Splendido basso elettrico Mayones Jabba V del maggio , condizioni impeccabili, praticamente nuovo. Con custodia originale, straplock schaller, brugole, rampa in plexiglass, manuale, certificato di autenticità e panno in microfibra per la pulizia Mayones. BODY: Corpo in ontano Top in acero fiammato, colorazione 3-tone sunburst (matching headstock - paletta in tinta) NECK: Manico in acero bolt-on a 6 viti Tastiera in palissandro (o pau ferro, non so riconoscere la differenza) Binding bianco con dots neri Scala tasti Jumbo Pick up Aguilar AG xJ-70 Alnico V Elettronica attiva/passiva Mayo M-BP2 (VOL-VOL-ALTI/BASSI-TONO) Meccaniche Hipshot HB6C Ultralite *VALUTO PERMUTE O SCAMBI soprattutto con testate piccole e potenti (gr 700+, GK mb 800, mesa subway 800, darkglass 900 ecc.) o sistemi compatti testata/cassa. Valuto anche altro materiale (contrabbassi, bassi elettrici, custodie per basso imbottite -mono-, tastiere con tasti pesati, mixer piccoli), ma non sorprendetevi degli eventuali conguagli che vi chiederò, il basso è IMMACOLATO. Disponibile per qualsiasi prova in zona Montoro (AV/SA) Posso eventualmente spedire con corriere BRT o SDA (se si ripiglia) Per info o foto contattatemi pure qui o via cellulare/whatsapp: centoventotto Andrea.
Stress-Free Potty Training: A Commonsense Guide to Finding
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Au, Sara / Stavinoha, Peter / Light, Kelly, PUBLISHER: AMACOM/American Management Association, No two children experience the toilet-training process in exactly the same way. While some kids might be afraid to even go near the bathroom, others may know when to go...but still never seem to make it there in time. This helpful guide takes the stress out of this challenging rite of passage, giving parents much-needed advice to help them identify what approach will work for their child's temperament. The book distinguishes between common childhood personality types, providing easy techniques tailor-fit for all kinds of kids, whether they're stubborn or willful, clinging to diapers, afraid to move on, or just late-bloomers. The book shows how to: determine a child's readiness to begin potty training - gradually move children past their existing comfort zone, without causing undue pressure - handle accidents and temporary setbacks This straight-talking guide enables readers to help every child make this important life transition free of worry and in the way that's right for him or her.
Co-Creating a Public Philosophy for Future Generations
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kim, Tae-Chang / Dator, James / Dator, James A., PUBLISHER: Praeger, When making decisions, governments can and should strive consciously to balance the demands of the present with the needs of future generations. Various advocates for greater governmental foresight have created new processes or institutions within existing systems of democratic government. These include long-range planning departments, futures commissions, requirements for future-impact statements on proposed legislation, environmental protection agencies, and offices of technology assessment. But, as the contributors to this volume demonstrate, much more remains to be done. Some of the provocative questions posed by this book include: What is a public philosophy oriented to the needs of future generations necessary, and why is it necessary? What are the major examples of actual experiments in future-oriented governance? What were their successes and failures, and the reasons for each? And finally, what are the obstacles to future-oriented governance, and how might they be overcome? The authors of the essays in this volume suggest answers based on their extensive experience in working with governments, trying to help them incorporate techniques of foresight into their institutions and practices.
Jukebox Jives [UK Import]
Autore (s) Artisti, Vari: edizione Anno: me Editore / anno Essex: Michele International Ltd.. Format / Binding tempo CD audio totale lingua inglese peso ca. 510 g EAN numero d'ordine Osservazioni CD è in ottime condizioni! - 1. La musica va 'Round e' Round, Clyde McCoy & His Orchestra - 2.Bless 'Em All, Bing Crosby - 3.No Nome Jive, Glen grigio, La Casa Loma Orchestra - 4.Over The Rainbow, Judy Garland - 5.Blueberry Hill, Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra - 6.Tico Tico, Ethal Smith - 7.Lili Marlene, Vaughn Monroe - 8.Now è l'ora, Orazio Heidt e la sua orchestra - 9.Stardust, The Artie Shaw Orchestra - Jumpin 'At The Woodside, Count Basie Orchestra - 11. Sweet Georgia Brown, Benny Goodman Quintet - 12 Mexicali Rose, Bob Crosby & His Orchestra - 13 arance e limoni, Il principale Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Overseas Orchestra - 14 Dipsy Doodle, Larry Clinton & His Orchestra - 15 Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Betty Grable - 16.It passato così tanto tempo, Harry James & His Music Makers - 17.I'll Segui My Secret cuore, Carmen Cavallaro & His Orchestra - 18.Flat piedi Floogie, Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra - 19.Button Up Your Overcoat, Johnny Mercer - 20.I'll Be vedervi, Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - ISBN millions
Social Linguistics and Literacies: Ideology in Discourses
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gee, James Paul, PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Group, This fully-updated new edition engages with topics such as orality and literacy, the history of literacy, the uses and abuses of literacy in that history, the analysis of language as cultural communication, and social theories of mind and meaning, among many other topics. It represents the most current statement of a widely discussed and used theory about how language functions in society, a theory initially developed in the first edition of the book, and developed in this new edition in tandem with analytic techniques for the study of language and literacy in context, with special reference to cross-cultural issues in communities and schools. Built around a large number of specific examples, this new edition reflects current debates across the world about education and educational reform, the nature of language and communication, and the role of sociocultural diversity in schools and society. One of the core goals of this book, from its first edition on, has been to develop a new and more widely applicable vision of applied linguistics. It will be of interest to researchers, lecturers and students in education, linguistics, or any field that deals with language, especially in social or cultural terms.
Amplificatore integrato Nad 326 BBE nero
Vendo in condizioni pari al nuovo amplificatore integrato Nad 326 BBE nero con scatola, istruzioni e telecomando mai utilizzato. Caratteristiche: 50 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms ( Hz) at % THD 50 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms ( Hz) at % THD 4-ohm stable for use with a wide range of speakers signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB PowerDrive(TM) circuit with automatic speaker impedance sensing delivers maximum dynamic power output regardless of speaker load switchable Soft Clipping(TM) circuit gently limits amplifier power output to reduce risk of speaker damage due to prolonged high volume operation distortion-canceling circuit for high-accuracy sound toroidal power transformer rotary bass and treble controls with defeat switch for tone control bypass 7 RCA audio inputs including 1 tape in/out front-panel minijack input for connecting a portable music player preamp-out/main-in loop for system expansion 2 preamp-level subwoofer outputs full-size headphone jack one pair of speaker binding post terminals RS-232 port for operation with third-party controllers 12-volt trigger output IR input/output detachable AC power cord remote control "W x "H x "D
Raving Fans
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blanchard, Ken / Bowles, Sheldon M. / MacKay, Harvey, PUBLISHER: William Morrow & Company, "Your customers are only satisfied because their expectations are so low and because no one else is doing better. Just having satisfied customers isn't good enough anymore. If you really want a booming business, you have to create Raving Fans." This, in a nutshell, is the advice given to a new Area Manager on his first day--in an extraordinary business book that will help everyone, in every kind of organization or business, deliver stunning customer service and achieve miraculous bottom-line results. Written in the parable style of "The One Minute Manager, Raving Fans" uses a brilliantly simple and charming story to teach how to define a vision, learn what a customer really wants, institute effective systems, and make Raving Fan Service a constant feature--not just another program of the month. America is in the midst of a service crisis that has left a wake of disillusioned customers from coast to coast. "Raving Fans" includes startling new tips and innovative techniques that can help anyone create a revolution in any workplace--and turn their customers into raving, spending fans.
Master the CLEP
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Petersons Publishing, PUBLISHER: Peterson's Nelnet Co, Each year, more than students take one or more of the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests to get college credit for their life experiences. Peterson's Master the CLEP offers the essential test prep for the 5 General CLEP tests: College Mathematics, Humanities, Social Sciences and History, Natural Sciences, and the new College Composition exam. Packed with practice tests as well as expert test-taking advice and thorough subject review, Master the CLEP provides complete preparation for the CLEP tests. Offers pre-tests, subject overviews, and post-tests for each of the 5 CLEP test subjects. Contains 2 full-length practice tests for each of the 5 general subject exams: College Composition, Humanities, College Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences/History All questions include answer keys and full answer explanations. Expert test-taking tips and techniques to help score high on the CLEP. Everything test-takers need to know about the CLEP tests-what they are, how they're scored and reported, how and where to register for them, and study and test-taking tips-essential information for the more than students who take this exam each year to gain college credit.
Chitarra epiphone les paul tribute plus
Vendo per inutilizzo, acquistata a novembre da Tomassone Bologna. Usata solo un paio di volte per mancanza di tempo e poi ormai ho abbandonato. PickUps originali Gibson e meccaniche Grover autobloccani. La faccio provare senza problemi qui a casa mia. Custodia Rigida Inclusa. Nulla da invidiare ad una Gibson. NO SCAMBI SPECIFICHE Vintage deep-set glued in neck Carved hard maple top Gibson USA '57 Classic(TM) humbuckers Push/pull series parallel switching SPECIFICATIONS Body Material mahogany Top Material Carved Hard maple Neck mahogany Neck Options s SlimTaper(TM) Neck Joint Vintage "Deep Set" glued-in Dimensions " scale Nut width 1.68" Fingerboard rosewood with pearloid trapezoid inlays with 22 medium jumbo frets Fingerboard radius 12" Pickups Gibson USA '57 Classic Humbucker 4-wire (neck) and Gibson USA '57 Classic Plus Humbucker, 4-wire (bridge) Controls Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector, Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Volume, Neck Pickup Tone (push/pull/series parallel), Bridge Pickup Tone (push/pull/series parallel) Binding Fingerboard 1 ply, cream Bridge Locktone Tune-o-matic(TM)/Stopbar Hardware Nickel Machine Heads Grover® Locking Rotomatic 106 Series 18:1 Tuners Typical Weight (+/- 5%) 8.4 lbs Strings D'Addario®
SQUIER VINTAGE MODIFIED JAZZ BASS '70 BASSO ELETTRICO
BASSO ELETTRICO 4 CORDE - USATO - Rinnovato per il , il Vintage Modified Jazz Bass '70s di Squier ti riporta ad un periodo straordinario nella storia del basso jazz, con pickup doppi progettati da Fender ed un sottile manico in acero a "C" con finitura lucida dalle tonalità vintage. Tra le altre caratteristiche, tastiera in acero con raggio di curvatura 9,5" con binding nero e 20 tasti medium jumbo con eleganti intarsi rettangolari neri, battipenna nero a tre strati, ponte a quattro sellette, manopole di controllo cromate zigrinate e meccaniche aperte. Suono e sensazioni anni '70 straordinarie per il bassista di oggi, con le eccellenti prestazioni e l'incredibile qualità Squier. Body: Acero Manico: Acero Tastiera: Acero, "C" Shape Tasti: 20, Medium Jumbo Capotasto: 38,1 mm Scala: mm Raggio: 241mm Pickup Ponte: Duncan Designed JB101 Single-Coil Jazz Bass Pickup Manico: Duncan Designed JB101 Single-Coil Jazz Bass Controlli: Volume 1 (pickup al manico), Volume 2 (pickup al ponte), Tono Hardware: Cromato Bridge: Standard 4-sellette Finitura: Naturale STRUMENTO USATO DUE VOLTE, NESSUN GRAFFIO O SEGNO... CONDIZIONI PARI AL NUOVO! STREPITOSO!!! CONSEGNA A MANO A PADOVA O SPEDIZIONE A CARICO E RISCHIO DELL'ACQUIRENTE
Sci Nordica Olympia Firefox with XBI 311Ti Bindings+attachi
Vendo Sci Nordica Olympia Firefox with XBI 311Ti Bindings+attachi,comprati in Austria. I sci sono stati usati una stagione,condizioni perffete,sci tenuto molto bene. Sci adatto per tutte le categorie di sciatori,tutti I livelli. Prezzo trattabile. Vi prego di contactarmi via e-mail,mandarmi un messaggio per chi e interesato. Spedizione in tutta Italia. Carachteristiche: -Altezza:154 cm - Suggerimento: 122 mm - Vita: 70mm - Coda: 105 mm -X-Balance System -Wood Core/Comp - Full 2V Active Ti Construction -N 3-11 Ti XB Binding Descrizione sci presso dall sito di produttore: La Nordica Olympia Firefox è stato progettato appositamente per la femmina sciatore ad alte prestazioni. Un nuovo lato tagliato la filosofia Will permettere a Firefox di offrire la forma più versatile che consente agli sciatori di trasformare sfidare qualsiasi tipo di sci. Una delle raggio di sterzata più versatile trovato in sci femminile, Firefox è pronto a sfidare qualsiasi tipo di sci si incontrano maggio. Una filosofia di design collaudato, la Nordica Firefox ha vinto premi importanti negozi di test, e sicuramente migliorare il tempo sulla neve. Eccellente qualità del prodotto in termini di tipo di materiale, il peso, la resistenza al rotolamento, la protezione luce UV, le prestazioni generali e colori originali
Thinker, Faker, Spinner, Spy: Coporate PR and the Assault on
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dinan, William / Miller, David, PUBLISHER: Pluto Press (UK), Bringing together leading activists and writers from the US and beyond, this book unmasks the covert and undemocratic world of corporate spin. Wherever big business is threatened, spin doctors, lobbyists, think tanks and front groups are on hand to push the corporate interest, often at the public's expense. The public relations industry is not just about celebrity gossip. The authors show how PR techniques are in use across a wide range of political fields, driven by corporate interests. They reveal the secrets of the PR trade including deception, the use of fake "institutes," spying and dirty tricks. The impact can be devastating--when the public is denied access to the truth, the results are rising inequality and environmental catastrophe. The book exposes the misdeeds of famous companies including BP, Coca Cola, British Aerospace, Exxon and Monsanto. It also reveals startling new information about the covert funding of various apparently independent think tanks and institutes. What can we do about it? The authors offer a guide to concrete campaigns that will help to roll back corporate power and show us how to raise awareness about resisting deceptive PR.
History/Writing
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cook, Albert Spaulding, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, History writing is a form of literature that claims a unique correspondence to the processes of the real world. In this ambitious study, Albert Cook examines the literary d imensions of historiacal writing. He examines two seemingly contradictory constraints on historiography: the truth-claims of texts and the rhetoric of historical discourse. He shows how these constraints combine to enable, rather than prevent, the presentation of meaning in temporal sequences of events. Cook's scope encompasses the historigraphical aspects of the Hebrew Bible and the Gospels, Homer, Thucydides, Tacitus, Gregory of Tours, Einhards, the Anglo-Saxon chronicles, Machiavelli Guicciardini, Gibbon, Ezra Pound, Foucault, Heidegger and Bradel. In the first half of his work he focuses on the practice of individual historians; in the second on particular philosophical or organizational techniques, in scriptural historians philosophical historians, or the self-critical historians of our own time. Though his concerns are systematic his analysis bears upon development questions in the practice of historiography over the past twenty-five hundred years. Thus, the book is not a history of historiography but a historicized perspective of its manifestations in different cultures. Its ambitious scope extends to questions of literary theory and criticism, literary history, rhetoric, semiology and narratology.
Writing Without Teachers
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elbow, Peter, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, In Writing Without Teachers, well-known advocate of innovative teaching methods Peter Elbow outlines a practical program for learning how to write. His approach is especially helpful to people who get "stuck" or blocked in their writing, and is equally useful for writing fiction, poetry, and essays, as well as reports, lectures, and memos. The core of Elbow's thinking is a challenge against traditional writing methods. Instead of editing and outlining material in the initial steps of the writing process, Elbow celebrates non-stop or free uncensored writing, without editorial checkpoints first, followed much later by the editorial process. This approach turns the focus towards encouraging ways of developing confidence and inspiration through free writing, multiple drafts, diaries, and notes. Elbow guides the reader through his metaphor of writing as "cooking:" his term for heating up the creative process where the subconscious bubbles up to the surface and the writing gets good. marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Writing Without Teachers. In this edition, Elbow reexamines his program and the subsequent influence his techniques have had on writers, students, and teachers. This invaluable guide will benefit anyone, whether in the classroom, boardroom, or living room, who has ever had trouble writing.
The Medicine Wheel: Earth Astrology
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sun Bear / Sun / Bear, Sun, PUBLISHER: Touchstone Books, "The Medicine Wheel is a springboard of power that will allow you to link up to all the energies of the universe." -- Sun Bear Millions of people around the world have incorporated Native American philosophy into their everyday lives. Now, with this special 25th anniversary edition of the late Sun Bear's classic bestseller, readers old and new can benefit from the teachings and techniques of the Medicine Wheel. In "The Medicine Wheel, " Sun Bear and Wabun put forth a whole new system of earth astrology to help guide people not only in their daily living but also in their life paths. In the authors' own words, this book was written to "help all people relate better to our Earth Mother...and find a kinship with the universe." "The Medicine Wheel" is a beautiful and inspiring approach to graceful, holistic living in trying modern times. "The Medicine Wheel"'s philosophy is derived from a basic principle known by all people who live close to the earth: Once you fully embrace the elemental forces of nature, you become a part of the whole. Let this book be your first step toward finding peace and prosperity -- and your own special place in the circle of life.
Radical Forgiveness: A Revolutionary Five-Stage Process to
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tipping, Colin, PUBLISHER: Sounds True, Could there be a divine purpose behind everything that happens? If you're willing to embrace this possibility, every aspect of your life can change. This is the theory behind Radical Forgiveness, Colin Tipping's revolutionary method for liberating your energy for the soul's highest expression. In Radical Forgiveness, readers join Colin for step-by-step instruction in what begins as a healing process, and culminates in a paradigm-shifting path to awakening. With this updated and revised edition, readers will discover: --How to transform diffi cult emotions like anger, fear, and resentment into unconditional love, gratitude, and peace. --The five essential stages of Radical Forgiveness, and how they help us transcend the victim archetype and embrace the inherent perfection of life. --The tools of Radical Forgiveness--a series of quick, effective, and easy-to-use techniques and processes including "Fake It Til You Make It," "Collapsing the Story," Satori Breathwork," and more. "Radical Forgiveness is much more than the mere letting go of the past," writes Colin. "It is the key to creating the life that we want and the world that we want." With Radical Forgiveness, he puts that key in our hands.