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ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lindeburg, Michael R., PUBLISHER: Professional Publications (CA), The Best-Selling Book for FE Exam Preparation The "FE Review Manual" is the most trusted FE exam prep book available. It offers comprehensive coverage of FE exam topics while providing what exam candidates have requested most--integration of equations and variables from the "NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Supplied-Reference Handbook." The "FE Review Manual" is a complete exam prep package in one book. Gain a better understanding of key concepts and save prep time by reviewing FE exam topics and "NCEES Handbook "equations in a single location. These equations, along with "NCEES Handbook" figure names and table contents are distinguished in green text for easy cross-referencing. Use the 13 diagnostic exams to identify where you need the most review and improve your problem-solving skills with over practice problems. Be sure to evaluate your progress by taking the included realistic 4-hour sample exam--it's designed to simulate the actual FE exam's morning session. Entrust your FE exam prep to the "FE Review Manual "and get the power to pass the first time--guaranteed--or we'll refund your purchase price. "Everything You Need to Succeed " Complete FE exam coverage in 54 easy-to-read chapters 13 topic-specific diagnostic exams Green text to distinguish "NCEES Handbook" equations, table contents, and figure names Over practice problems with step-by-step solutions SI units throughout 4-hour morning session practice exam A sample study schedule A comprehensive, easy-to-use index Exam tips and advice Topics Covered Include Biology Chemistry Computers, Measurement, and Controls Conversion Factors Dynamics Electric Circuits Engineering Economics Ethics Fluid Mechanics Materials Science/Structure of Matter Mathematics Mechanics of Materials Statics Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Transport Phenomena Units and Fundamental Constants _____________________________ Since more than 2 million people preparing for their engineering, surveying, architecture, LEED(R), interior design, and landscape architecture exams have entrusted their exam prep to PPI. For more information, visit us at www.ppi2pass.com.

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Mental Management for Great Golf: How to Control Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Epstein-Shepherd, Bee, PUBLISHER: Lowell House, The difference between a mediocre and a good golfer is consistency. Consistency in drives and putts can shave handicaps and make golf a pleasure. How to achieve consistency has as much to do with mental attitude as it does about mechanics. Dr. Bee Epstein Shepherd gives you step-by-step instructions on how to control your thoughts for breakthrough performance. Mental Management for Great Golf will help golfers gain greater confidence in their game and create a consistency of form and play. -- How to overcome first-tee jitters and practice mind over putter -- Information on how to use hypnosis and self-hypnosis to overcome negative imagery -- The four keys to better golf are applicable to other sports and life as well

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Foreclosed Dreams: A Homeowner's Guide to Foreclosure

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thompson, Ralph Oliver, PUBLISHER: Lulu.com, The indispensable book for homeowners facing foreclosure. Topics include short sales, deeds in lieu, negotiating with lender, mechanics of foreclosure, impact on credit, and applicability of bankruptcy. The foreclosure laws of every state are covered. This timely book is a guide for homeowners seeking information about foreclosure. Mr. Thompson says, "Many books and websites are dedicated to real estate investors seeking to make money on foreclosed homes. Those books teach investors how to make money off your unfortunate circumstances, but don't address your situation. I wrote Foreclosed Dreams specifically for the delinquent homeowner who needs to know what options are available." Thompson is a California Attorney and Real Estate Broker. He holds degrees from Willamette and Stanford Universities. Visit Thompson's blog at http: //www.foreclosurematters.info.

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Contains 36 booster packs with 15 cards each.Battlebond is a standalone booster release designed for Two-Headed Giant Limited play-both Sealed and Booster Draft.The set introduces a new setting and new mechanics that excel in multiplayer, plus new cards legal in Eternal formats.Info for WPN Stores:For this item, there will be a Prerelease, one week prior to the Main Release. If you would like to order Prerelease product for this item, please sign up in the Wizards Event Reporter (WER) during the scheduling window () with heo as your requested supplier. As soon as your sign-up is confirmed by the WER, an additional order through the heo website is not required. If you have chosen heo as your supplier, we will contact you directly about the available quantities after the official allocation announcement.

How Birds Fly

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kalman, Bobbie, PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company, There are more than different species of birds in the world Birds Up Close introduces young readers to fascinating bird facts answering questions about the aerial abilities of birds, their magnificent plumage, and astounding hunting prowess. Spectular full-color photos feature intriguing birds that live in forests, deserts, grasslands, and on water. Detailed illustrations help explain the mechanics of flight in a simple, clear way. Making a safe landing can be difficult for some seabirds. If the wind is not cooperating, they often crashland risking injury to their feet and legs. How Birds Fly uses detailed illustrations to help explain the dynamics of lift and thrust which keeps birds in the air. Also explored is: -- the nature of bird anatomy -- the role of feathers in flying -- why hummingbirds hover and why birds migrate in a V-formation -- the evolution of birds and the man-made dangers they face

A Necessary End

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robinson, Peter, PUBLISHER: Avon Books, A peaceful demonstration in the normally quiet town of Eastvale ended with fifty arrests -- and the brutal stabbing death of a young constable. But Chief Inspector Alan Banks fears there is worse violence in the offing. For CID Superintendent Richard "Dirty Dick" Burgess has arrived from London to take charge of the investigation, fueled by professional outrage and volatile, long-simmering hatreds. Almost immediately, Burgess descends with vengeful fury upon the members of a sixties-style commune -- while Banks sifts through the rich Yorkshire soil around him, turning over the earthy, unsettling secrets of seemingly placid local lives. Crossing "Dirty Dick" could cost the Chief Inspector his career. But the killing of a flawed Eastvale policeman is not the only murder that needs to be solved here. And if Banks doesn't unmask the true assassin, his superior's misguided obsession might well result in further bloodshed.

Handbook of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations, Second

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Polyanin, Andrei D. / Zaitsev, Valentin F. / Pol'ianin, A. D., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Updated and expanded, this popular handbook provides a catalog of nonlinear PDEs and their solutions. With nearly 400 pages of new and updated material, this edition contains over 500 nonlinear PDEs with solutions and many new nonlinear systems of PDEs with solutions. In the first half of the book, numerous new and nonlinear systems of PDEs are described with a focus on equations containing one or more arbitrary parameters. The authors cover equations that arise in heat transfer, wave theory, nonlinear mechanics, hydrodynamics, gas dynamics, plasticity theory, nonlinear optics, theoretical physics, differential geometry, control theory, biology, and other fields. The second half of the book presents the exact methods used for solving these types of equations. The authors explore classical methods and some recent developments, along with examples that illustrate applications of the methods.

Quantum Mechanics of Fundamental Systems: The Quest for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Henneaux, Marc / Zanelli, Jorge, PUBLISHER: Springer, This is a collection of contributed papers by former collaborators and colleagues of Claudio Bunster (formerly Teitelboim). The topics include General Relativity, Quantum Gravity, String Theory; from historical reviews to current research; from mathematical structures underlying the fundamental interactions, to cosmological scenarios describing the universe at its birth. Each contribution covers a topic in a self-contained manner, including all the references and illustrations to make it easy to read separately. The volume covers a number of important topics in theoretical physics of the last 30 years. Many of the seeds of string theory like supergravity, the AdS/CFT correspondence, p-form fields, electric-magnetic dualities, were discovered first in the context of gravitation by Bunster and his collaborators. This volume is rooted in this tradition and makes it an interesting source for theoretical physicists engaged in current research.

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Purple Spot Sickness

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: The de Villiers Family, PUBLISHER: Waterbrook Press, "Pop Pop Pop " One morning as Sprout and his classmates are heading out to recess-"Pop "-a bright purple spot appears on Petal. In just a few minutes-"Pop Pop Pop "-Sprout's poor little friend is covered in spots. Some of her classmates laugh and tease Petal for looking like a blueberry muffin. But when others start breaking out in spots, they realize maybe they should have been more kind. This delightful story teaches young children ages 4 to 7 the value of treating others as they want to be treated. Seeds of Faith for a Lifetime of Growth The earliest years of childhood provide fertile soil for seeds of faith, and the captivating Seedling and Sprout series offers the perfect way to introduce toddlers and preschoolers to the God who created their wonder-filled world. Each book is artfully designed with vibrant, contemporary illustrations and communicates vital truths that nurture young faith.

Physics of Materials

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Quere, Yves / Quere, Y. / Quere, Quere, PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Few areas of science are as interdisciplinary as materials science. Chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, and mathematics each play a part within it. The role of physics is to describe the objects, effects and phenomena at different scales (micro-, meso-, and macroscopic) as precisely as possible. Physics of Materials addresses this description at the elementary level. Based on an undergraduate level course taught at the Ecole Polytechnique, France, the main emphasis is on the conduction related phenomena (electronic properties) and the plastic behavior (ionic properties) of materials, such as metals and alloys, semiconductors, and ceramics. It assumes a basic grounding in statistical physics, quantum mechanics and elasticity but does not require prior knowledge of solid-state physics, to which it will serve as a useful introduction. The presentation of the course is followed by several examination problems, with solutions, which cover various specific applications of the general concepts and which will enable readers to test their understanding of these concepts.

Power Eng 3: Basic Lang Skls Adults 89

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rubin, Dorothy / Cambridge, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Power English encourages the rapid acquisition of fundamental writing skills. The program is based on sound learning principles and is designed to keep the learners actively engaged throughout. Power English is grounded in the principle of overlearning, which occurs when students continue practicing a skill even after it is learned. Power English consists of the Locator Test, nine worktexts, and a series review book. The Locator Test is used to place students in the appropriate text in the program. Each of the nine worktexts has five chapters that cover a variety of writing skills: usage, sentence structure, mechanics, and composition. Answers are in a special perforated section at the end of each book. The section can be left in the book or removed. The series review book, Power English 9, contains eight review tests. They can be administered individually at any time during the use of this program or as a battery at the completion of the program.

The Mechanical Universe: Introduction to Mechanics and Heat

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Olenick, Richard / Apostol, Tom M. / Goodstein, David L., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This important textbook is based on, though independent of, an educational TV series to be broadcast on public television in the United States. Its aim is to guide students and general readers to an understanding of how the physical world works; physics is presented as a human endeavour, with historical development forming a thread throughout the text. The prerequisites are minimal, only basic algebra and trigonometry since the necessary calculus is developed in the text, with physics providing the motivation. New concepts are introduced at the natural, logical point with many historical references to place physics in a social perspective. Many topics from twentieth-century physics are included, for example energy, low temperature physics, relativity and black holes. The book is attractively and profusely illustrated and will be welcomed by students and also by general readers for whom this will be a stimulating alternative to other, less-thorough treatments.

Stalking the Riemann Hypothesis: The Quest to Find the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rockmore, Dan, PUBLISHER: Pantheon Books, In a German professor named Bernhard Riemann postulated a law capable of describing with an amazing degree of accuracy the baffling occurrence of prime numbers; coming up with its proof has been the holy grail of mathematicians ever since. In "Stalking the Riemann Hypothesis," Dan Rockmore, a prominent mathematician in his own right, takes us from Euclid's pondering of the infinitude of the primes through modern efforts to prove the Riemann hypothesis-efforts that astonishingly connect the primes to the statistics of solitaire, chaos theory, and even the mysteries of quantum mechanics. Along the way, he introduces us to the many brilliant and fascinating thinkers who have contributed to this work, from the most famous mathematician of all time, Carl Friedrich Gauss (Riemann's teacher), to the intellectual giants David Hilbert and Freeman Dyson. A lively, comprehensive, and accessible examination of one of the most compelling unsolved problems in mathematics, "Stalking the Riemann Hypothesis "tells us the full story of the quest to find that elusive solution. Acquista Ora

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The New Wolves

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bass, Rick, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, Lobos, or Mexican wolves, once roamed freely throughout Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas until they were hunted to extinction when big cattle interest came to the Southwest. Now, a Mexican wolf reintroduction -- similar to the Yellowstone efforts for its cousin the gray wolf -- is underway in the Blue Mountains of Arizona. But cattle have overgrazed the fragile land, damaging the ecosystem that barely sustains their vast numbers. Can this environment sustain wolves? With the literary talent and naturalist's sensibility he brought to his highly praised account of a family of wolves in Montana, The Ninemile Wolves, Rick Bass examines the circumstances of the Mexican wolves' arrival: the exhausted soil of the land, the behavior and requirements of wolves, and the concerns of ranchers and environmentalists. "The New Wolves" brings to life a place -- its people and its wildlife, its past and its future. Bass articulates the land's need for wolves to maintain balance, while masterfully depicting the modern conflict between nature and our need to control it. Part meditation, part probing journalism, "The New Wolves" is an important new chapter in the drama of wolves and the American West.

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The Miracle of Flight

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dalton, Stephen, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, Praise for the hardcover edition: ""The explanation of the physics of flight is one of the strengths of Dalton's text... Dalton's high-speed photographs of animals in flight, combined with color illustrations, beautifully illuminate the sometimes arcane discussions. Overall, this breathtakingly illustrated and well written book is superb."" - Booklist Insects and birds account for three-quarters of all land creatures. For many of them, the ability to fly has allowed them to live in diverse habitats all over the globe. For humans, the mastery of flight is a supreme technical achievement that has revolutionized our world during the last century. The Miracle of Flight shows how animals evolved wings and how humans triumphed over the associated physical challenges of taking to the air. The magic of winged flight is passionately revealed in photography and color illustrations. The main sections cover: Insects and the mechanics of their flight Birds and their wing structure Man's centuries old dream of flight The development of flight from balloons to jets and rockets. Every section of The Miracle of Flight is illustrated by Dalton's stunning wildlife photographs and specially commissioned full color technical drawings.

Pebbles Monochromes & Other Modern Poems:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howells, William Dean / Cady, Edwin, PUBLISHER: Ohio University Press, For William Dean Howells, the s throbbed with literary warfare over theory and criticism (realism), and social justice. But the terrible climax was more personal and came in the death of his daughter in . The blow altered him radically. Among other changes, a poetry new to him emerged, a poetry in the modern tradition. This "new" poetry is available now as never before in Pebbles, Monochromes, and Other Modern Poems, . It is metaphysical, agnostic, and ironic with a modernist voice. Praised at the century's start by figures as notable as Stephen Crane, Henry and William James, W. E. B. DuBois, and Hamlin Garland, Howells arises again at the end of the century, hailed by the likes of John Updike and Gore Vidal. This rich cache of modern poems by W. D. Howells, lost for so long, is now made accessible under the editorial eye of Edwin Cady. Its significance is central to the understanding of the literary history and culture that defined the modern era and to the progeny that grew from that fertile soil.

Rhododendrons and Azaleas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bryant, Geoff, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, Rhododendrons have it all -- beautiful flowers, magnificent foliage and an ability to thrive in a wide range of climates. The genus Rhododendron (to which azaleas belong) always has something to surprise and delight the gardener. With more than species, and many thousands of cultivars, there are plants in a huge variety of form, color and size -- something to suit every need, every taste and every location. This guide for North American gardeners will help the novice and the experienced gardener get the best from their rhododendrons and azaleas. Beginning with a history of rhododendrons in cultivation and a fascinating discussion on the development of the most popular species and varieties, the book includes expert advice and information about: deciduous azaleas evergreen azaleas assessing your climate garden design cultivation, maintenance and propagation soil and nutrition choosing plants for flower and leaf color pests and diseases pruning. The author shares his personal recommendations of over 390 varieties of rhododendron and azalea, as well as practical tips gained from his many years of professional experience growing and hybridizing rhododendrons and azaleas. This is an inspiring and very useful handbook on these much-admired plants.

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Vendo la mia collezione di manga, tenuti maniacalmente (eccetto dove specificato), offro sconti per acquisti multipli e NON smezzo le serie. Le serie in vendita sono: Shonan Junai Gumi 1-15 + Bad Company: 80€ Big GTO € GTO paradise lost € GTO Shonan 14 days € Ino Head Gargoyle 1-5 + GTR: 25€ Shonan Seven € Dragon Ball € Dragon Head € La Divina commedia di Go Nagai € I Am a hero 1-19 + I am a hero in Osaka: 80€ Liar Game € Alive € Bleach € Tokyo Ghoul € Tokyo Ghoul:Re 1-4 (1 in limited edition): 20€ Heads € Life € Highschool of the dead € Akame ga kill € A silent voice € Btooom! € I miei 23 schiavi € Lesson of the evil € The rising of the shield hero € Terra Formars € Suicide Island € Monster perfect edition € Kiseijuu perfect edition € Soil € Freak Island € The Breaker € As The gods will Rokusen € Tokyo summer of the dead € Doubt € Judge € Secret € Museum € Slam Dunk € The walking dead € I prezzi sono leggermente trattabili. Sono disponibile a spedire con spedizione a carico dell'acquirente e concordata. NB: le cose che appaiono in foto ma non sono scritte nell'elenco NON sono in vendita (action figures, manga...)

Testi scientifici nuovi e fotocopiati: matematica, fisica,

FISICA Rosati - problemi di fisica generale Strumia – Esercitazioni di elettromagnetismo Picasso – Esercitazioni di fisica generale 1 Picasso – Lezioni di fisica generale 2 Picasso – Lezioni di fisica generale 1 Fermi – Termodinamica Arnold – Mathematical Methods of Classical Mechanics GEOMETRIA E ALGEBRA LINEARE Abate – Geometria Abate, De Fabritiis – Esercizi di geometria Lang – Algebra lineare Manetti – Topologia Fortuna, Broglia, Luminati – Problemi risolti di algebra lineare Fortuna, Frigerio, Pardini – Geometria proiettiva (problemi risolti e richiami di teoria) Alberti – Esercizi di topologia algebrica e analisi complessa Cartan – Elementary theory of analytic functions of one or several complex variables Ciliberto – Algebra lineare Do Carmo – Differential Geometry of curves ANALISI NUMERICA Bevilacqua, Bini, Capovani, Menchi – Metodi numerici ANALISI Giusti – Analisi matematica 1 Giusti – Esercizi e complementi di analisi matematica 1 Acerbi Modica Spagnolo – Problemi scelti di analisi matematica 2 Acerbi Modica Spagnolo – Problemi scelti di analisi matematica 1 ALGEBRA Herstein – Algebra Artin – Galois Theory Machì – Gruppi PROBABILITÀ E STATISTICA Revuz, Yor – Continuous Martingales and Brownian Motion Bass – Stochastic Processes Durrett – Stochastic Calculus Jacod, Protter – Probability Essentials Le Cam, Lo Yang – Asymptotics in Statistics INFORMATICA Kernighan, Ritchie – Linguaggio C Crescenzi, Gambosi, Grossi – Strutture di dati e algoritmi Demetrescu, Finocchi, Italiano – Algoritmi e strutture dati Doxiadis, Papadimitriou – Logicomix per qualsiasi info - Alessandro

Wild Solutions: How Biodiversity Is Money in the Bank

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beattie, Andrew J. / Ehrlich, Paul R. / Turnbull, Christine, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, We live on an unexplored planet, ignorant of more than eighty percent of the species that share our world. In this fascinating and abundantly illustrated book, two eminent ecologists discuss the biological diversity of the Earth, showing how the natural systems that surround us play an essential role in protecting our basic life-support systems. Andrew Beattie and Paul Ehrlich tell us about the millions of species providing ecosystem services that maintain the quality of our air and water and the fertility of the soil, dispose of domestic, industrial, and agricultural waste, and protect crops from pests. The authors also describe how biological diversity opens the way for new medicines, pharmaceuticals, construction materials and designs, and manufactured goods. They point to innovative industries that harness species for the biological repair of damaged landscapes, biological mining, biological pest control, and biomonitoring of the environment. The organisms upon which these activities are founded -- although often microscopic, obscure, or bizarre -- provide natural capital that is worth infinitely more than anyone has previously guessed. The authors urge us to protect the biological wealth of our Earth and keep it from being destroyed by human activity.

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