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Meditations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marcus / Marcus, A., PUBLISHER: Hackett Publishing Company, A new translation of the philosophical journey that has inspired luminaries from Matthew Arnold ong>toong> Bill Clinong>toong>n Written by an intellectual Roman emperor, the "Meditations" offer a wide range of spiritual reflections developed as the leader struggled ong>toong> understand himself and the universe. Marcus Aurelius covers ong>toong>pics as diverse as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods, and his own emotions, spanning from doubt and despair ong>toong> conviction and exaltation. * Includes an introduction, chronology, explanaong>toong>ry notes, general index, index of quotations, and index of names

A Family Affair: Cinema Calls Home

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pomerance, Murray, PUBLISHER: Wallflower Press, The family unit has been a central theme in movies since the earliest days of the medium-- whether as a locus of domestic bliss, a dysfunctional source of drama, a collection of comic personalities or an inferno of repressed feelings. This new anthology brings the subject inong>toong> sharp focus, collecting a range of multidisciplinary perspectives that attempt ong>toong> directly penetrate the questions raised by the role of the family onscreen. Discussing a wide range of contemporary and classic films, from "House of Strangers" () and "Mary Poppins" () ong>toong> "Superstar" (), "The Royal Tenenbaums" () and "Brokeback Mountain" (), this study addresses the nature of family values in cinema, and the 'family' nature of the Hollywood production system itself. With a wealth of hisong>toong>rical background and contemporary analysis, this volume is a penetrating view of the oldest and most influential social institution as imagined for the screen.

German Shepard

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bennett, Janet G., PUBLISHER: Howell Books, An international survey of breed development and the impact world War II on the breed in both Germany and Great Britain, this volume covers everything from the Standard ong>toong> the intricacies of German pedigrees, from Obedience applications ong>toong> herding and protection, and from the breed in the United States ong>toong> health care and management.

People, a Collection of Poetry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fardella, Anastasia, PUBLISHER: American Literary Press, Sharp contrasts and jolting images mark this engaging collection of poems by Anastasia Fardella. This young poet captures in words and phoong>toong>graphs the paradoxically isolating commonalities of human struggle. The inner turmoil whispered throughout her work, contrasted with sometimes contented expressions on the faces of her phoong>toong> subjects, challenge readers ong>toong> take a deeper and harder look at their own facades.

Flowers in Watercolour

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tait, Wendy, PUBLISHER: Search Press(UK), The new What ong>toong> Paint series is perfect for intermediate and experienced painters looking for inspiring subjects. Each book has 24 stunning full-page projects, a color palette for each, and informative captions showcasing the details and techniques used in various sections of the painting. Also included are free tracings of each painting for ease of transfer ong>toong> watercolor paper as are instructions on selecting parts of the outlines ong>toong> create new compositions. Renowned flower painter Wendy Tait provides beautiful displays of many popular flower varieties including tulips, daffodils and anemones, snake's head fritillary, a posy of spring flowers, fuchsias, cherry blossom in a jar, oriental poppies, and many roses. Informative notes on details from each finished painting allow artists ong>toong> reproduce the scenes with confidence.

Donor Insemination

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barratt, Chrisong>toong>pher / Barratt, Chrisong>toong>pher L. R. / Cooke, Ian Douglas, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This volume provides clear guidelines on the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of the use of donor insemination ong>toong> treat infertility. The team of authors, drawn from a wide range of disciplines, covers all aspects of implementing and organising a successful donor insemination programme. The volume includes practical information on recruitment, screening and selection of suitable donors; counselling of patients and donors; clinical, scientific and laboraong>toong>ry aspects, including fertility assessment, ovulation timing and cryopreservation. The volume concludes with information on organisation of sperm banks, the use of computerisation and ethical and legal aspects. The volume is designed ong>toong> assist all those involved in the treatment of infertility - including andrologists and clinicians in the fields of reproductive medicine and obstetrics and gynaecology.

Muslims - Vol 2: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rippin, Andrew / Rippin Andrew, PUBLISHER: Routledge, The religion of Islam is of vital concern ong>toong> the modern world. In Muslims Volume 2: The Contemporary Period Andrew Rippin examines Muslims' perception of and reaction ong>toong> the challenges and changes occurring in contemporary life and questions their ability ong>toong> relate the Qur'an and the figure of Muhammed ong>toong> 19th and 20th century culture. The inherited world view of Islam is compared with the emerging newly-discovered world view of the late 20th century and is explored in two ways, firstly by examining modern Muslim views on religious authority and by considering their effect on the actual lived practice of Islam. Essential reading for all scholars and lecturers of Islam and comparative religion.

The Siege of Derry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Macrory, Patrick, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This book traces the events surrounding the siege of Londonderry by Catholic soldiers, the siege that Macaulay was ong>toong> call "the most memorable in the annals of the British Isles." Macrory draws on a wide range of sources ong>toong> chart the origins of the conflict--the Tyrone wars, the Plantation of Ulster, the Catholic rising of , and Cromwell's retribution at Brogheda and Wexford--and vividly recounts the siege itself, stressing throughout how many of the problems Ulster faces ong>toong>day have their roots in the 17th century and before.

Laboratory Manual and Workbook in Microbiology: Applications

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Granaong>toong>, Paul A. / Morong>toong>n, Verna / Mizer, Helen Eckel, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, The emphasis of this lab manual is on the basic principles of diagnostic microbiology for students preparing ong>toong> enter an allied health field. Students are led through a series of exercises that allow them ong>toong> learn basic microbiology techniques and ong>toong> practice safety in the laboraong>toong>ry and hospital environment. It remains oriented primarily ong>toong>ward meeting the interests and needs of those who will be directly involved in patient care and who wish ong>toong> learn how microbiological principles should be applied in the practice of their professions. The authors have emphasized the purposes and function of the clinical microbiology laboraong>toong>ry in the diagnosis of infectious diseases. The exercises illustrate as simply as possible the nature of laboraong>toong>ry procedures used for isolation and identification of infectious agents as well as the principles of asepsis, disinfection and sterilization. Attention is given ong>toong> the role of the health professional in regard ong>toong> appropriate collection of clinical specimens and the applications of aseptic and disinfectant techniques as they relate ong>toong> patient care.

Nature and History in American Political Development: A

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ceaser, James W. / Rakove, Jack / Rosenblum, Nancy L., PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, In this inaugural volume of the Alexis de ong>Toong>cqueville ong>Lecturesong>, political scientist James Ceaser traces the way certain ideas, including nature, hisong>toong>ry, and religion--which he calls foundational ideas--have been undersong>toong>od and used by statesmen and public intellectuals over the course of American hisong>toong>ry, from the Puritans ong>toong> the current day. Ceaser treats these ideas not as pure concepts of philosophy or theology, but rather as elements of political discourse that provide the ground or ultimate appeal for other political ideas, such as liberty or equality. At times, they have critically influenced the course of American political development, offering various opportunities and constraints for political leaders. Ceaser traces the hisong>toong>ries of these ideas and their relation ong>toong> other ideas, ong>toong> practices, and ong>toong> the fortunes of successive partisan regimes. Three critical commentaong>toong>rs--hisong>toong>rian Jack Rakove and political theorists Nancy Rosenblum and Rogers Smith--challenge Ceaser's arguments in several ways. They suggest that other ideas may be considered foundational, and they prod him ong>toong> clarify further how foundational ideas work politically. Ceaser responds with vigor, and the result is a spirited debate about large and enduring questions in American politics.

Station of Cross for Sick and Suffering

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Connell / Connelly, Margaret R., PUBLISHER: Pauline Books & Media, Inspiring illustrations accompany this pamphlet of prayers and meditations on the Way of the Cross. Reflections help ong>toong> view personal sufferings joined ong>toong> the sufferings of Jesus. The prayers encourage the sick ong>toong> live with hope. Acquista Ora

Advances in Solar Research at Eclipses from Ground and from

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zahn, Jean-Paul / Stavinschi, Magda, PUBLISHER: Springer, The space missions Yohkoh, SOHO and TRACE, ong>toong>gether with complementary ground-based instrumentation, have in recent years given usa wealth of new results on the Sun, which are not readily available or digestible for the non-specialist. They are presented here in an organised, tuong>toong>rial fashion by leading astrophysicists who gathered ong>toong> observe the ong>toong>tal eclipse of 11 August in Bucharest. Subjects covered range from the deep solar interior ong>toong> the extended corona, with an emphasis on the diagnostic and on the physical interpretation of the spectacular phenomena represented by solar activity. Readership: Primarily graduate students. Senior scientists will appreciate the comprehensive update of solar physics. Amateur astronomers having an adequate knowledge of physics will also enjoy the book.

Telecommunications Protocols

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Russell, Travis, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, * A complete overview of telephony, wireless, and data communications, this is a superb introduction for the novice and a plain-language, math-free refresher for the expert * Presents the fundamentals of each technology used ong>toong> deliver network services, places them in context with each other, and gives practical examples of their applications * Get the basics of the SS7 network and its impact on cellular * Understand the basics of TCP/IP and the Internet * Understand the fundamentals of the cellular network, SONET, and ATM * Stay up ong>toong> the minute on voice over IP and local number portability issues

Anthropology of Religion: The Unity and Diversity of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crapo, Richley H., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua, This text offers an alternative ong>toong> the case-driven approach that the sole use of a reader tends ong>toong> foster. It provides students with ways of conceptualizing what religion is, what its social and psychological functions are, the nature of religious symbolism and religious behavior, and the organizational structure of religions. This text covers all the standard ong>toong>pics (e.g., ideology and symbolism, ritual and ceremony, organizational forms, and social and psychological functions of religion) as well as ones of more recent interest such as religion and gender, the psychology of religion, and pilgrimage. Acquista Ora

Ocean Liners: Crossing and Cruising the Seven Seas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zimmermann, Karl R., PUBLISHER: Boyds Mills Press, Ocean liners, the biggest ships on earth, changed hisong>toong>ry. Ocean liners--majestic passenger ships--once sailed all the world's seas. The busiest route, known as the Atlantic Ferry, crossed the North Atlantic. The liners that sailed there played important roles in times of both peace and war. Ships such as England's "Britannia," Holland's "Statendam, " and Germany's "Amerika" transported the rich and famous as well as millions of immigrants ong>toong> North America. The "Titanic," among the most famous of ocean liners, steamed inong>toong> legend on the night of April , when it collided with an iceberg. Over time, airplanes changed the nature of travel. The last of the great ships turned ong>toong> offering passengers the pleasures of cruising. Here's the fascinating song>toong>ry of ocean liners--their hisong>toong>ry, development, and culture--from the first great ocean liner ong>toong> ong>toong>day's "Freedom of the Seas, "which carries more than four thousand passengers.

The Daily Telegraph Guide to the Antique Shops of Britain

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adams, Carol, PUBLISHER: ACC Distribution, For the past 28 years this chunky fact-filled book has established itself as the bible of antique collecong>toong>rs and dealers. Well-thumbed copies are ong>toong> be found in the glove compartments and the reference shelves of enthusiasts and professionals in both the UK and overseas. A new edition of the guide is issued annually. In-depth information about each shop includes not only the address and phone number, but also the date established, opening hours, type of song>toong>ck and price range, details of location, where ong>toong> park, the name of the proprieong>toong>r, and membership of trade associations. The Guide also contains information on auctioneers, packers and shippers, a specialist dealers' index as well as a section on services ong>toong> the antiques trade.

Ring of Power: Symbols and Themes, Love Vs. Power in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bolen, Jean Shinoda, PUBLISHER: Nicolas-Hays, Brings contemporary relevance ong>toong> Wagner's Ring of Niebelung, in which the lust for the magic ring of power ultimately destroys the old order of gods. Examines the power of myth and the nature of our own dysfunctions.

Wild Safari in 3-D

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sammon, Rick / Sammon, Susan, PUBLISHER: Random House Disney, This exciting series invites boys and girls ong>toong> explore the world of nature through state-of-the-art three-dimensional phoong>toong>graphy. Each volume includes a pair of sturdy cardboard 3-D glasses that create lifelike images. Parents and teachers appreciate that the books were originally developed for the Nature Company and the information in them is scientifically accurate. In Wild Safari, writer-phoong>toong>graphers Rick and Susan Sammon take us on safari through the Serengeti, where we meet a cheetah face ong>toong> face, and saunter past lions, giraffes, and baboons. The easy-ong>toong>-read text is packed with fun facts that budding young naturalists want ong>toong> know, while 3-D images keep the books exciting and fun. They make ideal take-alongs for car trips, and savvy parents will also want ong>toong> keep a few extra copies on hand for those birthday parties that always seem ong>toong> crop up when there's no time ong>toong> shop.

Viable Values: A Study of Life as the Root and Reward of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Tara, PUBLISHER: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Viable Values examines the most basic foundations of value and morality, demonstrating the shortcomings of major traditional views and proposing that morality is grounded in the objective requirements of human life. Smith argues that morality depends on a proper understanding of the concept of values, and that values depend on the alternative of life or death. She proposes that human beings need ong>toong> be moral in order ong>toong> live, explaining how life is the standard of morality, how flourishing is the proper end and reward of living morally, and how an intelligent egoism is the path ong>toong> flourishing.

Gender

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Colebrook, Claire, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, This book offers a clear introducong>toong>ry overview of the concept of gender. It places gender in its hisong>toong>rical contexts and traces its development from the Enlightenment ong>toong> the present, before moving on ong>toong> the evolution of the concept of gender from within the various stances of feminist criticism, and recent developments in queer theory and post-feminism. Close analysis of key literary texts, including Frankenstein, Paradise Lost and A Midsummer Night's Dream, shows how specific styles of literature enable reflection on gender.

Poverty and Economic Reforms: The Social Concerns

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aurora, G., PUBLISHER: Academic Foundation, Based on research carried out in a few villages in South India, this book's chief concern was ong>toong> examine the impact of the economic reforms on the poor with a focus on levels and intensity of poverty, social dimensions of deprivation, food security, and the role of MNCs.

Portrait of a Nation: Men and Women Who Have Shaped America

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Merrell, PUBLISHER: Merrell, This compact and illuminating volume brings ong>toong>gether the faces of Americans who have made a profound mark on the hisong>toong>ry of the United States, from the nation's earliest days ong>toong> the present. Selected from America's national museum of portraiture and biography, these influential figures include men and women from all walks of life, from political leaders and reformers ong>toong> artists, athletes and superstars. Engaging commentaries about each person describe his or her contribution ong>toong> American life and culture. With subjects as diverse as Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), Benjamin Franklin, Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Louis Armstrong, Eleanor Roosevelt, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and John Steinbeck, this book offers a composite -- and compelling -- portrait of the American nation.

Guide to the University of Florida and Gainesville

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCarthy, Kevin / Laurie, Murray / Hartigan, Karelisa V., PUBLISHER: Pineapple Press (FL), - Each significant building on campus and in ong>toong>wn is pictured and described here, with information on its hisong>toong>ry, architecture, location, and present use - Gainesville boasts charming hisong>toong>ric neighborthoods and a vibrant down-ong>toong>wn entertainment district - This book will introduce everyone ong>toong> the unique places and character of the university and the Gainesville area

Drifting Continents and Shifting Theories: The Modern

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Le Grand, H. E., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This innovative book uses the song>toong>ry of how a modern science achieved its present shape and focus ong>toong> introduce the question of the nature of scientific change and its philosophical analysis. The "modern revolution in geology" of the s and s saw the triumph of the global theory of plate tecong>toong>nics, and decisive turning point in fifty years' controversy and competition first sparked in by Wegener's proposal of continenta drift. Here, Professor Le Grand interweaves a hisong>toong>ry of this episode of scientific change with reflective discussions of its hisong>toong>rical, philosophical, and social circumstances, and of the development of science more generally. The approach of the book is exploraong>toong>ry; the reader is encouraged ong>toong> be an active participant--ong>toong> use the hisong>toong>rical narrative ong>toong> understand and criticize some of the more recent, influential ideas about science and scientists, ong>toong> draw conclusions, and especially ong>toong> pose questions about how and why changes occur in scientific knowledge and practice.

Notebook M

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Savigny, Gillian, PUBLISHER: Insomniac Press, Gillian Savigny 's Notebook M imagines what scientific creativity might accomplish if given the space ong>toong> play, free of the burden of empirical proof and the need ong>toong> control meaning. Inspired by Charles Darwin 's own Notebook M, in which he brought his scientific sensibility ong>toong>wards decidedly unscientific notions of metaphysics, morals, imagination, and expression, in this collection the poet dons a lab coat and brings ong>toong>gether the techniques and procedures of poetry and science. The result is a remarkably accomplished first collection of poetry. Natural selection becomes a technique ong>toong> pull poems from Darwin 's prose, in a series of found poems. Metaphor becomes an experiment a way of testing hypotheses about the nature of being and seeing. Savigny manipulates the lyric mode ong>toong> address issues pertinent ong>toong> both poets and scientists: issues of authorship, originality, copyright, and value. Invested with wonder, mystery, wit, and pathos, these poems strain against their own procedures and logic, affirming the wild, expressive potential of words.

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