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Tavolo in noce
Vendo tavolo in legno noce da cucina, anno di produzione nel . Questo tavolo é un tavolo non allungabile, corrisponde allo standard di quei tempi della manifattura. In compenso le gambe sono tornite, la manifattura eccellente. Smussato negli angoli, quindi presenta una natura già morbida, più da soggiorno che da tavolo da cucina, ma la forma rettangolare lo definisce come tavolo da cucina. Pronto all'utilizzo, estremamente adattabile ai più svariati ambienti, inteso cucina, scrivania, come console e anche tavolo da soggiorno. Proprio per il fatto che é molto elegante e adattabile ad ogni ambiente. Prezzo 150 non trattabili Contattare Loredana Buy wooden table walnut kitchen, year of production in . This table is not a table extension, it corresponds to the standard of the time of manufacture. In return the legs are shapely, excellent workmanship. Beveled in the corners, thus presenting an already soft nature, most of a living room that kitchen table, but the rectangular shape defines it as the kitchen table. Ready to use, extremely adaptable to many different environments, designed kitchen, desk as console and even a living room table. Precisely because it is very elegant and adaptable to any environment. Price 150 untreatable Contact Loredana
Demographic Methods and Concepts
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rowland, D. T. / Rowland, Don, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Demographic Methods and Concepts presents the methods most commonly needed to work with statistical materials on population at national, regional, and local levels. Unlike other texts in the field, this book uses clear non-technical language throughout to make demographic techniques accessible to a diverse array of students, regardless of their background in mathematics. All the demographic techniques most relevant to the work of demographers, geographers, sociologists, and planners are covered. Demographic concepts and practical strategies important in the interpretation of population statistics are also included. The book is ideal for undergraduate courses in sociology, geography, economics, and statistics. Features Provides techniques for analysis of population at regional, local, and national scales Includes chapters on migration and applied demography Integrates computer-based learning modules--the nature of demographic concepts and visual comparisons of demographic data--throughout the text Employs spreadsheet exercises using demographic statistics at the end of every chapter to help students develop relevant skills Student CD-ROM--Packaged With Every Book Fully integrated with the text, this CD-ROM contains Excel spreadsheet modules and applications facilitating demographic studies. Companion Website http://www.oup.co.uk/best.textbooks/geography/rowland
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.
Diminishing Welfare: A Cross-National Study of Social
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goldberg, Gertrude Schaffner / Rosenthal, Marguerite G. / Goldberg, Gertrude S., PUBLISHER: Praeger, Particularly in the s, social welfare programs have been cut back in a number of countries. Indeed, the phrases "ending welfare as we know it" or "dismantling the welfare state" have been used to describe this trend. In this analysis by well-recognized social welfare scholars, the nature and extent of changes in social welfare programs in key industrial or post-industrial countries is scrutinized. Determining if and how social welfare and employment rospects have been cut back in the United States, Canada, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Japan helps to identify the population groups hardest hit by cutback. In the United States, for example, poor, single-mother families have suffered major reductions in income support, while more powerful groups have avoided major losses. This cross-national study not only sheds light on general trends in social welfare but also provides clues to what constitutes successful reform and what has failed. This major comparative analysis will be of interest to scholars, students, policy makers, and professionals as well as the general public concerned with social welfare issues, full employment, poverty, and economic inequality.
Resilience Across Contexts: Family, Work, Culture, and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor / Taylor, Ronald D. / Wang, Margaret C., PUBLISHER: Psychology Press, A number of societal risks pose serious challenges to families' well-being, many of which cut across divisions of class and race. These challenges include: changes in the labor market and economy; the increasing participation of mothers in the labor force; the changing nature of family structure and the composition of households; and the increase in the number of immigrant families. Key institutions in the lives of families, including places of employment and schools, can play a significant role in fostering families' capacity to adapt to the potential challenges they face. "Resilience Across Contexts: Family, Work, Culture, and Community" presents papers--written by leading scholars in varied disciplines including economics, developmental and educational psychology, education, and sociology--discussing factors that influence resilience development. The authors' research focuses on emerging issues that have significant implications for policy and practice in such areas as employment and new technologies; maternal employment and family development; family structure and family life; immigration, migration, acculturation, and education of children and youth; and social and human services delivery. The book's overall goal is to take stock of what is known from research and practice on some of the challenges facing children and families for policy development and improvement of practices.
The Drowning House
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Black, Elizabeth, PUBLISHER: Nan A. Talese, An absorbing and atmospheric debut novel about a haunting family legacy that spans a century. Photographer Clare Porterfield's once-happy marriage is coming apart, unraveling under the strain of a family tragedy. When she receives an invitation to direct an exhibition in her hometown of Galveston, Texas, she jumps at the chance to escape her grief and reconnect with the island she hasn't seen for ten years. There Clare will have the time and space to search for answers about her troubled past and her family's complicated relationship with the wealthy and influential Carraday family. Soon she finds herself drawn into a century-old mystery involving Stella Carraday. Local legend has it that Stella drowned in her family's house during the Hurricane of , hung by her long hair from the drawing room chandelier. Could Stella have been saved? What is the true nature of Clare's family's involvement? The questions grow like the wildflower vines that climb up the walls and fences of the island. And the closer Clare gets to the answers, the darker and more disturbing the truth becomes. Steeped in the rich local history of Galveston, "The Drowning House" portrays two families, inextricably linked by tragedy and time.
Lg LG MONITOR 60 POLLICI DIRECT LED 60WL30MS-B.AEU -
WL30 – valido per ” Monitor Direct LED ” widescreen, ideale per comunicare i tuoi messaggi commerciali. Lo schermo antiriflesso assicura una ottima qualità video. I monitor della famiglia garantiscono un miglior controllo dei cristalli liquidi e di conseguenza la miglior visibilità ad ogni angolazione e consentono di poter installare il monitor sia in orizzontale che in verticale senza subire danneggiamenti. Altre caratteristiche che rendono unici i monitor della linea WL10 di LG sono: funzione Smart Energy Saving (consente di ridurre il consumo energetico approssivativamente del 30%) Multi-media playback integrato (consente di riprodurre Foto, Video, Testo e musica senza costi aggiuntivi solo inserendo una chiave USB nell’apposito ingresso) PIP/PBP Sensore di temperatura (consente di tenere sotto controllo la temperatura di esercizio del monitor per prevenirne il surriscaldamento) Natural Mode ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method (consente di minimizzare il fenomeno dell’Image Retention grazie a 4 diffenti opzioni selezionabili) Key Lock Grazie al mediaplayer integrato il monitor è dotato del software SuperSign Elite-W Lite per la creazione di contenuti multimediali e la loro trasmissione attraverso rete IP, i contenuti possono essere visualizzati utilizzando il solo monitor e una memoria di massa USB. Altoparlanti opzionali per soddisfare possibili esigenze di multimedialità. Accessori opzionali: • Speaker opzionali: installazione a scomparsa per garantire la multimedialita’ (cod. SP-). • Possibilita’ di abbinamento con Media Player non integrabile • Stand da tavolo opzionali (cod. ST-550T) Garanzia: 36 mesi 36 mesi on site. In caso di problemi tecnici è disponibile il Customer Care Service al numero
Eccezionale Cassa Pinnacle - frontale e sx / dx
Riporto descrizione americana perchè acquistato su Amazon USA: Space-saving 9-element LCR, unique speaker bar design Includes Slide-Fitâ,,¢ flush wall mount bracket for horizontal orientation Ideal for flat screen TVs 37" and up Automatic overload protection circuit Curved sidewall construction cabinetry with attractive black on black woodgrain vinyl threaded Inserts allow for pivot bracket mounting (bracket not included) Butyl rubber surrounds provide excellent cone control and exceptional durability Gold plated binding posts for a high quality and secure connection Internally braced to eliminate resonance Video shielding allows placement near TV without interference Finish: Curved sidewall 3/4" MDF construction with attractive black on black woodgrain vinyl Grille: Removable with acoustically transparent cloth System Type: (3) internal chambers each housing a 3-element, 2-Way Acoustic Suspension speaker. (9 Drivers, 3 channels, all in one cabinet) Component Drivers: (3) 1" liquid cooled silk dome tweeters with Power Protection Circuitry (6) 3" polymer cone, long throw woofers with butyl rubber surrounds and Power Protection Circuitry Frequency Response: kHz (+/- 6 dB) Crossover Frequency: 5 kHz Maximum Power Handling: 450 Watts Total Peak Sensitivity: 91 dB per channel 1 Watt / 0.5 Meter Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms Dimensions: 38"(W) x 4 3/8"(H) x 4"(D) (with grille and mounting bracket) Weight: 14 lbs each In the box: Pinnacle Speakers QP 9 Wood 9-Element Speaker Bar Slide-Fitâ,,¢ Flush Wall Mount Bracket Owner's Manual
Dj Stand Sefour X25 "Tavolo per consolle dj"
Vendo Dj Stand Sefour X25 per inutilizzo. Sempre tenuto in casa, in ottime condizioni, e pronto per la vostra consolle da dj. X25 CD DJ STAND SILVER XC NOW COLLAPSIBLE AND HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE WITH QUICK RELEASE PINS. THE DESIGN WAS CREATED TO ELIMINATE SOUND RESONANCE. THE X-SHAPE TURNTABLES FRAME DESIGN ISOLATES LOW FREQUENCY AWAY FROM THE TURNTABLES. EQUALLY, ANY MOVEMENT FROM MIXING IS ABSORBED IN THE FRAME. THE CD PLAYERS FIT PERFECTLY INTO THE X-SHAPE PLATES ENABLING THE MOST ERGONOMIC SET-UP POSSIBLE. YOU SIMPLY CANT GET CLOSER TO THE CD PLAYERS. NOTHING GETS IN THE WAY OF YOUR DIRECT ACCESS TO THE CD AND MIXER CONTROLS. THE CD AND MIXER VIRTUALLY FLOAT IN THE AIR IN A TOTALLY ADJUSTABLE CONFIGURATION. ALLOWD CD TURNTABLES TO BE POSITIONED CLOSE TO THE MIXER: BATTLE MODE (EVEN WITH A 19 INCH MIXER) ACCEPTS ALL CURRENT CD TURNTABLES. ie CDJ900 / CDJ ALL VERSIONS ALL-PURPOSE DESIGN CAN BE USED IN ANY ENVIRONMENT. SUITABLE FOR USE IN HOME STUDIO OR RESIDENCE WORK IN BARS. SPACE SAVING DESIGN. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE: 1) ERGONOMIC DJ EQUIPMENT STAND 2) ROTATE & LOCK THE TURNTABLES TO VARIOUS POSITIONS 3) TILT AND LOCK THE MIXER TO ANY ANGLE 4) POSITION AMPLIFIERS ETC ON THE LOWER SHELF 5) AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR METALLIC SILVER DEPTH: 50 CM / 20 IN HEIGHT: ADJUSTABLE 95 CM/ IN OR 101 CM / 40 IN WIDTH: IF USED WITH A SMALL MIXER: 105 CM / IN IF USED WITH A LARGE MIXER: 150 CM / IN WEIGHT: 21 KG / 44 LBS I.E. TRANSPORTABLE. X10/X25 SERIES EQUIPMENT BRACKET ( CM) ( IN) XB (BLACK) XB (SILVER)
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.
An Inquiry Into the Nature and Effect of the Writ of Habeas
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pratt, Charles Earl, 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.This collection reveals the history of English common law and Empire law in a vastly changing world of British expansion. Dominating the legal field is the Commentaries of the Law of England by Sir William Blackstone, which first appeared in . Reference works such as almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the day-to-day workings of society.++++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 LibraryTAnonymous. By Charles Pratt.London: printed for C. Henderson, W. Owen, and S. Fox, p.; 8
Chanda's Secrets
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stratton, Allan, PUBLISHER: Annick Press, "A girl's struggle amid the African AIDS pandemic." ""As soon as I get back from the shabeen, I go next door to see Mrs. Tafa. I have to ask to use her phone to let our relatives know about Sara. I'm nervous. Mrs. Tafa would like to run the world. Since she can't run the world she's decided to run our neighborhood."" So speaks sixteen-year-old Chanda, an astonishingly perceptive girl living in the small city of Bonang, a fictional city in Southern Africa. While Mrs. Tafa's hijinks are often amusing, the fact is that Chanda's world is profoundly difficult. When her youngest sister dies, the first hint of HIV/AIDS emerges. In this sensitive, swiftly-paced story readers will find echoes of "To Kill a Mockingbird" as Chanda must confront undercurrents of shame and stigma. Not afraid to explore the horrific realities of AIDS, Chanda's Secrets also captures the enduring strength of loyalty, friendship and family ties. Above all, it is a story about the corrosive nature of secrets and the healing power of truth. Through the artful style of acclaimed author Stratton, the determination and resilience Chanda embodies will live on in readers' minds.
Visions of God: Four Medieval Mystics and Their Writings
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Armstrong, Karen, PUBLISHER: Bantam, The mystics of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries were, writes Karen Armstrong, like "the astronauts of our own day. They broke into a new religion, blazed a new trail to God and to the depths of the self, a trail far from the beaten pilgrimage paths of Chaucer and Langland." Mysticism is a spiritual mystery shared in some form by all faiths; it has a supernatural quality that extends beyond the given boundaries of religious creed and may be experienced by any lay person. The thrilling intensity of a mystical experience, as represented in this volume by the writings of four mystics of the Middle Ages, can inspire other spiritual seekers with its insight into the limitless wonder of both human and divine experience. Dissatisfied by the strictures of dogma and a religion that failed to quench the human thirst for knowledge of a mystical order, these four mystics--Richard Rolle of Hampole, Walter Hilton, Dame Julian of Norwich, and the unknown author of "The Cloud Of Unknowing" --communicate an intense and passionate experience of faith rare in any time. Because of their unique beliefs and spiritual strength, their knowledge and writings have proved timeless, and in this beautiful volume show contemporary seekers important new insights into the nature of divine love.
A Description of the Nature of Slavery Among the Moors. and
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.Rich in titles on English life and social history, this collection spans the world as it was known to eighteenth-century historians and explorers. Titles include a wealth of travel accounts and diaries, histories of nations from throughout the world, and maps and charts of a world that was still being discovered. Students of the War of American Independence will find fascinating accounts from the British side of conflict. ++++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 Library T London: printed and sold by J. Peele, p.; 8
Sterilizzatore e scalda biberon elettrico-nuvita
Un unico accessorio di dimensioni compatte salvaspazio per sterilizzare i biberon e riscaldare il latte del bambino. Comodo da tenere sempre sul piano cucina Lo sterilizzatore può, contenere 2 biberon di dimensioni normali e relativi accessori o 1 biberon grande e relativi accessori. Il ciclo di sterilizzazione a vapore è, rapido e intenso: 12 minuti con vapore a 100°, eliminando completamente germi e batteri. Funzione sicurezza: si spegne automaticamente al termine del ciclo di sterilizzazione. Lo scaldabiberon può, contenere biberon di tutte le dimensioni, anche quelli grandi sia in plastica che in vetro. Funziona con acqua è, quindi adatto a scaldare a bagnomaria anche il latte materno* quando il bimbo non è, alimentato direttamente al seno. Scalda anche pappe e omogeneizzati. In dotazione un comodo vasetto in plastica con coperchio per scaldare la prima pappa. Mantiene il latte e la pappa in temperatura per tutto il tempo necessario. La temperatura è, regolabile manualmente col termostato: da un minimo di 40°, ad un massimo di 100°, con tacche intermedie per poter impostare la propria temperatura ideale. Power saving: quando è, in uso, l'apparecchio utilizza energia solo per il tempo necessario evitando sprechi inutili (lo sterilizzatore si ferma automaticamente alla fine del ciclo di attività,, lo scaldabiberon entra in funzione e si ferma automaticamente al raggiungimento della temperatura impostata). Caratteristiche principali Tipo: Sterilizzatore e scalda biberon elettrico Utilizzi consigliati: 2 dispositivi in 1:, 1. Sterilizzatore elettrico per biberon e tettarelle, 2. Scalda biberon e pappe Programmi: Livello della temperatura selezionabile:, - 40°,C ideale per il biberon, - 70°,C ideale per la pappa Funzioni speciali: Mantiene costantemente la temperatura selez
NATURE'S SUN DOPOSOLE IDRATANTE ADDOLCENTE ML 200
PRINCIPI ATTIVI NATURALI Alga Bronze E' un oligosaccaride di origine vegetale (zucchero) ricavato dalla Laminaria digitata, un'alga di grandi dimensioni che vive nei mari profondi e nelle acque pulite della Bretagna. Incrementa la produzione di melanina intensificando l'abbronzatura, proteggendo le cellule cutanee dai danni causati dai raggi UVA-UVB e contrastando il photoaging. Filtri solari micro-incapsulati Con una particolare tecnologia i filtri UVA e UVB sono protetti alllnterno di piccolissime capsule offrendo due importanti vantaggi: i filtri solari non vengono a contatto diretto con la pelle e quindi si riduce il rischio di allergie; grazie al rilascio graduale, l'efficacia protettiva e' prolungata nel tempo Olio di caffe' ottenuto da Coffea arabica, grazie all'elevato contenuto in acido linoleico, acido grasso essenziale, protegge la barriera cutanea e mantiene la pelle morbida ed elastica. Inoltre, essendo ricco in polifenoli, svolge un'efficace azione fotoprotettiva prevenendo scottature ed arrossamenti Melanina vegetale Ottenuta dai semi del Girasole, potenzia l'azione della melanina naturale assicurando un'abbronzatura piu' uniforme ed duratura. Latte di albicocca ottenuto dalla lavorazione del frutto fresco dell'Albicocca, ricchissimo in B-carotene, produce sulla pelle un effetto rinfrescante, lenitivo e vellutante.
Three Divine Works
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maloney, Sharon, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, There are many simple treasures in life. Happiness is one of them and, in my opinion, is the ultimate goal for many people who seek after it. Three Divine Works is a book where you can discover what creates happy feelings and how to achieve this. The main themes are spirituality and inspirational thought. Both of these ideas bring about happiness in different ways. Having a spiritual goal can be helpful in finding peace or structure in your life. Believing in God, for example, can be a beneficial approach to coping with stress, or other issues that seem too complicated or confusing to handle by yourself. Looking for a spiritual solution might be the answer, and when a bad situation works out, happiness results. My poetry will leave you with a lasting impression and a happy note concerning your feelings and special desires that make life so interesting that you want to see more each day. The stars above and the rainbow after the rain has come are indeed a part of nature and the big scheme of things that inspire, delight, and capture your heart I have also written poems about my experiences while traveling, meeting people, and becoming a writer.
The Church in the Age of Constantine: The Theological
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roldanus, Johannes, PUBLISHER: Routledge, In the Age of Constantine Christians experienced for the first time official recognition and support. The Roman Empire used religion not only as cement to unite its different populations, but as a means to win divine favor as well. When this mechanism was threatened by doctrinal dissensions or regional rivalries, the Emperor would intervene contributing to the supremacy of one persuasion. In the 20th century European Christianity lost its dominant position. Critics, seeing dominance as foreign to the Gospel's nature, blame the Constantinian Age as a time of error and fall. However, African and Asian Christians are fascinated by its successful inculturation. Such discussions demand examination and Roldanus provides a refined theological screening of the doctrinal and ethical thinking during the fourth century. Roldanus uses the concept of "contextualization" to appreciate this process. He makes clear that, however much the winning positions were dependent on the interfering of the State, the theological reflection went nevertheless its proper way, conditioned as it was by various understandings of salvation-in-Christ. There was a natural concern to relate salvation to the most important elements of the existing culture. This study aims to help students and interested lay-people to focus on the essentials and to form and unprejudiced opinion on this crucial period of history.
A Lemoncode Sceptic and Orange Answers
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Venter, Tertius Hj, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, This book is based on the actual email communications between the writer and a sceptic who came across the author's website www.torquetalk.nl on the internet. He decided to write to the author to find out more about the author's convictions and motivation for his website and in particular whether the author had any hard evidence for what he believed to be true. He chose to stay anonymous throughout the communications that took place over a period of three to four weeks. Difficult, but very relevant questions were asked about the hard evidence for the existence of God. The text was kept as accurate and true to the original emails as possible. Changes that were made were mainly to make the text more readable. Where it was felt necessary, sentences, paragraphs or questions were changed to make them more understandable and clearer to the reader. The author has also expanded on some of the answers as he revised the text and felt that more complete explanations could be helpful. Due to the nature of the correspondence, the responses to some of questions or statements do not always follow immediately but a paragraph or two later. It was kept as such to stay as true to the original correspondence as possible.
The Woodland Garden: Planting in Harmony with Nature
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Forster, R. Roy / Downie, Alex M., PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, The Woodland Garden is a valuable source of information and a practical how-to guide on hundreds of plant species ideally suited for planting in the woodland environment. Here is all the information needed to get started, from design, plant selection and initial planting through ongoing maintenance, using principles that can be applied anywhere in North America in almost any size garden - from large estate to city lot. The book is easy-to-follow and clearly illustrated. Including zonal maps, a bibliography and over 80 pages of suitable plants, shrubs and climbers, The Woodland Garden features: Designing the Woodland Garden Building the Woodland Garden The Canopy - plus a list of woodland trees The Understory - plus a list of woodland shrubs Plants of the Woodland Floor Climbing Plants Planting, Pruning and Maintenance Authors' Favorite Plants - 109 detailed descriptions of the best woodland garden performers Helpful tips throughout offer useful advice gleaned from the authors' decades of collective experience. They explain weeds and pests, preparing the land, watering and mulching, propagation. They discuss lilies and rhododendrons, soil characteristics, adapting a property, working with a new site, and converting an old garden. There are sections on fragrance, water, rocks, pathways, scale and unity plus how to analyze a site, design a woodland garden, and much more.
Too Hot to Handle
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dahl, Victoria, PUBLISHER: Harlequin HQN, Merry Kade has always been the good girl. The best friend. The one who patiently waits for the guy to notice her. Well, no more. Merry has just scored her dream job, and it's time for her life to change. As the new curator of a museum in Wyoming, she'll supervise some-okay, a lot of-restoration work. Luckily she's found the perfect contractor for the job, and even better, he lives right next door. Shane Harcourt can't believe that someone wants to turn a beat-up ghost town into a museum attraction. After all, the last thing he needs is the site of his dream ranch turning into a tourist trap. He'll work on the project, if only to hasten its failure...until the beautiful, quirky woman in charge starts to change his mind. For the first time ever, Merry has a gorgeous stud hot on her heels. But can she trust this strong, silent man, even if he is a force of nature in bed? When Shane's ulterior motives come out, he'll need to prove to Merry that a love like theirs may be too hot to handle, but it's impossible to resist.
Presidential Accountability: New and Recurring Problems
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Orman, John M., PUBLISHER: Greenwood Press, This book assesses the state of presidential accountability in the post-Reagan era. It looks at five major areas of concern for students of the presidency. These problem areas concern (1.) presidents, national security, and civil liberties; (2.) controlling the intelligence community; (3.) the politized nature of the Justice Department; (4.) celebrity politics and symbolic manipulation; and (5.) the popularity of the Reagan administration and its implications for accountability. The research concludes that in the post- modern presidency, we have lost the desire and power to keep presidents accountable for their actions. After discussing the problem of presidential accountability in the opening chapter, the book turns to the checkered pasts of American presidents with respect to protecting civil liberties. It then examines the problems of presidential accountability that are posed by the intelligence community. Next, it looks at the exercises of the president's discretionary power in the criminal justice policy arena. The newer phenomenon of "Celebrity Politics" is explored next in terms of the consequences it has on citizens who want to keep the American president in check. Following this, the lessons of the popular Reagan presidency on presidential accountability are outlined. Finally, it concludes by lamenting the loss of presidential accountability in the American political system. This book should appeal to presidential researchers and anyone interested in the American presidency.
A Little Character Goes a Long Way: A 35-Year Collection of
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilson, Tom, PUBLISHER: Andrews McMeel Publishing, No matter where you are, no matter what's going on in your life, Ziggy has been there. For the past 35 years, readers around the world have picked up newspapers, opened greeting card envelopes, or caught sight of T-shirts and there's Ziggy, unfailingly showing how to appreciate life and find the silver lining in any cloud. Tom Wilson's character-an admirable mix of Ben Franklin, Dale Carnegie, and Forrest Gump all rolled into a little bald icon-strikes a chord in everyone. And that's why so many will cherish A Little Character Goes a Long Way, a celebration of Ziggy himself. After all, it's the character of this character that's earned Ziggy such a special place in our hearts. This treasury includes many classic Ziggy frames and strips, each highlighting the traits that make Ziggy the upbeat, hopeful, and unflappable optimist that he is. There's Ziggy generally making molehills and wrinkles out of life's highest mountains and lowest valleys; Ziggy and his menagerie of pets; and Ziggy taking the time to appreciate nature's beauty at its best. This little Everyperson reminds us all of what's really important, and this treasury will undoubtedly do the same.
The Awakening
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chopin, Kate / Robinson, Marilyn, PUBLISHER: Bantam Classics, First published in , this beautiful, brief novel so disturbed critics and the public that it was banished for decades afterward. Now widely read and admired, "The Awakening" has been hailed as an early vision of woman's emancipation. This sensuous book tells of a woman's abandonment of her family, her seduction, and her awakening to desires and passions that threated to consumer her. Originally entitled "A Solitary Soul," this portrait of twenty-eight-year-old Edna Pontellier is a landmark in American fiction, rooted firmly in the romantic tradition of Herman Melville and Emily Dickinson. Here, a woman in search of self-discovery turns away from convention and society, and toward the primal, from convention and society, and toward the primal, irresistibly attracted to nature and the senses"The Awakening," Kate Chopin's last novel, has been praised by Edmund Wilson as "beautifully written." And Willa Cather described its style as "exquisite," "sensitive," and "iridescent." This edition of "The Awakening" also includes a selection of short stories by Kate Chopin. "This seems to me a higher order of feminism than repeating the story of woman as victim... Kate Chopin gives her female protagonist the central role, normally reserved for Man, in a meditation on identity and culture, consciousness and art." -- From the introduction by Marilynne Robinson.
Travels with the Wolf: A Story of Chronic Illness
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goldstein, Melissa Anne, PUBLISHER: Ohio State University Press, The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that between.5 and 1.5 million people have been diagnosed with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can attack any part of the body. The elusive nature of the illness often becomes a source of overwhelming helplessness and frustration to its victims, their loved ones, and the physicians who treat it. Narrated through both poetry and prose, Travels with the Wolf is an autobiographical account of Melissa Anne Goldstein's experiences with lupus. It is her story of becoming a young woman, writer, and teacher in the presence of severe, often debilitating disease. It is an exploration of her relationships with her family and friends as the illness steals into their lives, and the record of her struggle to maintain her independence and identity despite disease. Finally, it is an author's journey to find her spiritual core. This book is not just about lupus. Goldstein uses her experience of the illness as well as sociological, literary, and historical research, to portray and understand the dilemmas faced by the chronically ill person in our society. In her conclusion, she calls for reform of today's health care system, which does not meet the needs of the chronically ill or their physicians.