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Standard Guide to American Muscle Cars,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kowalke, Ron, PUBLISHER: Krause Publications, Classic muscle cars from the '60s and '70s and high performance cars from are highlighted by Ron Kowalke, as he gives the complete specs and production information for these souped up cars.

Russia

Abraham Ascher From the emergence of the first Slavic state to the election of new President Dmitry Medvedev, this is a concise and thoughtful guide to the complex and turbulent history of Russia and its people. A skilful blend of detail and analysis, thi (cod. I_)

Beachcomber's Guide to Gulf Coast Marine Life: Florida,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fotheringham, Nick / Brunemeister, S. L. / Brunenmeiser, Susan L., PUBLISHER: Butterworth-Heinemann, A must for anyone visiting the beach, the Beachcomber's series simply and clearly describes the fascinating creatures and features that make the beach so much fun. From seaweed and barnacles, to snails and starfish, each guide uses photos and descriptions to point out organisms that a beachcomber is likely to encounter.

Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wines

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rogov, Daniel, PUBLISHER: Toby Press, This is the definitive annual guide to this fast growing region of the world class wines. Rogov's Guide sets a new standard: as Tom Stevenson, Editor of Sotheby's and Christie's Wine Encyclopedias wrote "not only the most complete and up-to-date coverage of Israeli wines but it is very tastefully designed, and of extraodinarily high quality." Now in it's fifth year, the edition contians a detailed map of Israel's wine regions; coverage of over 175 wineries; a tasting chart for your own ratings; contact details of all wineries; and almost wines tasted, rated and fully described. The guide indicates which of Israel's wines are kosher, provides information on what makes a wine kosher and discusses whether there is a contradiction between good wine and kosher wine.

GM LS-Series Engines: The Complete Swap Manual

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Potak, Joseph, PUBLISHER: Motorbooks International, Variants of GM's groundbreaking family of LSX engines are installed in everything from its most mundane panel vans to its earth-shaking Corvette ZR1. First seeing the light of day in the Corvette, the LS1 and its successors have proven powerful, reliable, and amazingly fuel-efficient. Performance enthusiasts have embraced this remarkable V-8, and it has quickly become a favorite subject for engine swaps. Why? Because the versatile engine offers fantastic power, a compact design, and is light weight. Even better, it responds very well to modification. It is everything the high-performance enthusiast could want. The "GM LS-Series Engine "details all of the steps necessary from concept to completion, including fabrication and installation of motor mounts, wiring, fuel system, and driveline considerations. This is the ultimate guide to installing the LSX in your GM muscle car

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 to the intricacies of German pedigrees, from Obedience applications to herding and protection, and from the breed in the United States to health care and management.

American and European Decorative and Art Glass Price Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Husfloen, Kyle / Rau, Bob, PUBLISHER: Antique Trader Books, Exquisite and rare decorative glassware from the United States and around the world are highlighted in this abundantly illustrated price guide. Features Amberina, Satin, Burmese, Webb, and Venini with detailed descriptions, accurate prices, and sketches of company marks. Features a special feature on art glass by Bob Rau.

Rock Harp Tony Glover

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Glover, Tony, PUBLISHER: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, The first complete guide to playing rock harp, from basics of cross position and bending notes to playing in the styles of the greats. Complete with exercises and song examples from legends such as Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springstein, Taj Mahal, and more. Also contains a discography.

Guide to Pueblo Pottery

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Treasure Chest Books / Lamb, Susan, PUBLISHER: Southwest Parks & Monuments Association, A companion to the best-selling A Guide to Navajo Rugs. Includes color photographs and full descriptions of the eighteen most collectible pottery styles of the Southwest. The concise and informative text is supplemented by quotes from well-known potters.

A Guide to Monastic Guest Houses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Regalbuto, Robert J., PUBLISHER: Morehouse Publishing, How in its third edition and newly expanded, A Guide to Monastic Houses offers detailed information on accommodations in state across America and in each Canadian province. For place listed, Regalbuto includes a description and history of the site, directions, and points of interest, as well as information about meals and lodging, charges or donations, a helpful map and illustrations. Settings range from mid-town Manhattan to the Hawaiian rain forest, from the Canadian woodlands to southwest deserts. The monasteries and convents listed span the spectrum of Christian traditions, yet each is open to those of any faith.

The Crime Buff's Guide to the Outlaw Rockies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Franscell, Ron, PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, A fascinating journey through the Rockies' unruly past--with maps, photos, and more"" The Rocky Mountains rightfully claim a celebrated place in the "wildest" West of both myth and reality--which makes it truly stranger than fiction that this is the first-ever travel guide to the many sites related to the renowned rambunctious past of America's greatest mountain range, complete with GPS coordinates that put you at the scene of the action. Written with the same fast-paced, gripping style that marked the author's widely praised earlier work, "The Crime Buff's Guide to the Outlaw Rocky Mountains "is an indispensable resource for both criminal-history enthusiasts and travelers. Each site description includes a concise summary of the location's significance, historical context, maps, directions, and photos.

Cadogan Guide Provence

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Facaros, Dana / Pauls, Michael, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, France is the world's most popular tourist destination and Provence is France's Eden. The region has always enticed seekers of culture, beauty and inspiration. Written by French experts, who have returned to live in the South, Cadogan's guide offers an inside view of Provencal life, revealing hidden monuments and castles, spectacular countryside and snow-peaked Alps. It explore both metropolitan and rural Provence, from the old markets in the hillside towns to the larger communities and cities. Includes sections on local food and wine, culture and music, history and outdoor activities.

Footprint Ireland Handbook: The Travel Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sheehan, Sean / Levy, Patricia M., PUBLISHER: Footprint Handbooks, Footprint's fully updated second edition of the Ireland Handbook is more than just a guide to leprechauns and four-leaf clovers. This guide comprehensively covers the length and breadth of the whole country (including both Northern Ireland and the Republic), spotlighting the magical charms of each county and capturing the mind, body, and soul of the real Celtic spirit. The revisions include expanded descriptions of the best long-distance walks, more outdoor activities from surfing in Portrush to angling in Tipperary, and a full-color highlights section featuring superb photography. From full coverage of the basics, such as accommodations profiles for all budgets and tastes and advice on how to get around from cycling to hire cars, to spotlights on culture, including music, literatures, art, and film, Footprint travel guides are synonymous with discovery and adventure -- their purpose is to convey the very essence of a destination and to feel its pulse. Eye-opening, accurate, and reliable information is given in each guide, ensuring that every trip is memorable, enlightening, and informing. Footprint's guidebooks are the future of travel, stressing a sensitivity to local issues.

The Champagne Companion: The Authoritative Connoisseur's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Edwards, Michael, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, "The Champagne Companion" is the definitive guide to the most exuberant of wines. With a format like The Red Wine Companion and The White Wine Companion, this new title features more than 100 brands of champagne, all of the grand marques, plus many smaller growers. With expert tasting notes and advice on buying, serving and storing, this book provides readers with all they need to know to feel confident ordering champagne in restaurants and buying in stores. Michael Edwards decodes champagne labels, describes in detail the champagne-making process and provides star-ratings for each brand. Ninety years of vintage assessments -- back to -- are included, from Brut non-vintage to the prestige cuvees. Readers will learn all about: -- how champagne is made, now and historically -- champagne politics, including why for centuries only a select few could use the name "Champagne" -- the intricate wine fields of the French Champagne country and the important wineries -- the differences between non-vintage, rose and prestige champagnes -- how to read labels and recognize wineries -- vintage years to look for -- and those to avoid -- champagne etiquette, including de-corking, serving, testing and proper glassware -- champagne terminology The directory of champagnes is the heart of this book. Each entry -- from one to two pages -- features a photo of the labeled bottle, the number of bottles produced annually, the district, and the author's extensive expert tasting notes. Many entries also include food recommendations, additional labels and photographs of the grape-growing region. Whether for the neophyte who is just discovering champagne's intrigue and finesse, orfor the connoisseur wishing to learn more, "The Champagne Companion" reveals all the secrets behind the bubbles.

Practitioner Research in Counselling

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McLeod, John, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), This is a practical guide to carrying out research in counselling and the helping professions generally. It covers all major aspects of research and guides the reader through the essential processes involved, from setting up and conducting a study, to analyzing data and evaluating findings' - "The New Therapist " This practical, informative and encouraging guide to doing research in counselling and the helping professions generally has been written with practitioners firmly in mind. The book is a comprehensive yet accessible introduction which covers all major aspects of research and guides the reader through the essential processes involved, from setting up and conducting a study, to analyzing

Welcome to the World: A Celebration of Birth and Babies from

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Siegen-Smith, Nikki, PUBLISHER: Barefoot Books, Bringing together poets and photographers from all over the globe, this unique anthology about birth and babies will evoke many emotions, from hope and wonder to surprise and delight.

Lonely Planet South India

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Singh, Sarina / Butler, Stuart / Jealous, Virginia, PUBLISHER: Lonely Planet, Discover South India Let the night's festivities wash away with the tide while relaxing on a palm-fringed beach in Goa. Perform a "puja" at a Hindu temple: scoop smoke from a burning lamp and 'wash' your face. Feast like a maharaja on tasty thalis in Mumbai (Bombay) and sumptuous seafood in Kerala. In This Guide: 26 years of experience covering India - no other guide is better positioned to advise you on the country's south. All the content on the South from our India guide with extensive coverage of Goa's beaches and Kerala's backwaters. New activities chapter covers everything from wildlife safaris to Ayurveda, ashrams and yoga courses. Visit "lonelyplanet.com" for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler suggestions.

Weddings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Diagram Group, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, An indispensable guide to all wedding arrangements. Details the roles of the main participants, from the bride and groom down to the flower girl. Includes advice and suggestions to help make that special day go smoothly.

Essential Psychopharmacology: The Prescriber's Guide:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stahl, Stephen M. / Muntner, Nancy / Grady, Meghan M., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, In response to the rapid developments in pscyhopharmacology, this is a spin-off from Stephen Stahl's new completely revised and updated edition of his much acclaimed Prescriber's Guide. It covers the 20 most important drugs in use today for psychosis and mood stabilization. From a review of the first Prescriber's Guide: '... The clinical tips and pearls that are found in each entry are invaluable - not only are dosing guidelines provided, but also the author's educated and respected opinion regarding potential advantages and disadvantages of each drug. The book's major strength is its readability and user friendliness. The art of psychopharmacology is finally given the space it deserves....This guidebook is an excellent source of information for the art of prescribing psychotropic medications and belongs in every clinician's library.' The Annals of Pharmacotherapy

A Guide to Government in Afghanistan

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Evans, Anne / Osmani, Yasin / Tully, Anne, PUBLISHER: World Bank Publications, A Guide to Government in Afghanistan has three objectives: i) it seeks to provide newcomers to the administrative and political scene in Afghanistan with a basic guide to the structures and processes of government; ii) it intends to provide reformers with some understanding of how to work "with the grain" of the existing institutional arrangements; and iii) it seeks to pay tribute to the remarkable people who have kept the system running and who are now reforming it. In pursuing these objectives, this guide attempts to set out the underlying strengths of the public sector, describing the evolution of the Afghan state, the current political context, and the administrative and organizational components of the government. It sets out the legal basis and organizational responsibilities for key fiscal tasks including revenue collection, budget preparation and execution, and accounting and audit. It also describes the organizational structures in the provinces, the way in which the staffing establishment is determined, and the structure of pay and grading. In particular, it looks at the arrangements for service delivery in the education and health sectors. The guide draws the bulk of its material from six provincial case studies: Faryab and Herat, undertaken in November ; Badakhshan and Wardak, in April , Kandahar in June , and finally Bamyan in July . The paper has also benefited from additional research undertaken by the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) and the World Bank.

June Keith's Key West and the Florida Keys

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Keith, June, PUBLISHER: Palm Island Press, From Key Largo to Key West to the Dry Tortugas, here is the true insider's guide to America's subtropical islands. Descriptions of famous attractions like the daily sunset celebration, fabulous festivals and annual events, historic bars and renowned restaurants, and America's only living coral reef are combined with information about lesser known places like secret gardens, funky diners, and beachfront bistros. The author chronicles the swashbuckling history of the Keys and introduces some of its famous inhabitants: from the real Jimmy Buffett to the ever-present ghosts of Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams.

Tuscany the Taste Guide: Art,Cuisine and Nature in Tuscany

A guide to the art, food, drink, history and countryside of Tuscany. It covers the wines, the breads and the oils as well as the masterpieces - churches, palaces, paintings, sculptures - that give Tuscany its artistic Heritage. By Pier Francesco Listri Nuovo. 11 euro.

Cadogan Guide Dordogne, the Lot & Bordeaux

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Facaros, Dana / Pauls, Michael, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, This lush, rural corner of France where four great rivers meet offers good food, good wine, and good living. Cadogan's foray into the home of gastronomic indulgence now sails into its fifth edition. Authors Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls lived in the Lot for ten years, and the guide bursts with their intimate knowledge of the region. They explore the world's most celebrated vineyards along the Dordogne and Lot rivers, through Bergerac, Saint Emilion, and the medieval city of Cahors, with detailed wine critiques along the way. From Bordeaux to Toulouse, the region's two fascinating cosmopolitan cities, they reveal the density of historic and natural treasures the region has to offer; from the earliest known prehistoric art at the Lascaux caves to the beautiful Renaissance town of Sarlat. The guide is illustrated with a stunning section of color photographs to inspire the soon-to-be travelers, and is packed with practical information and useful maps to smooth the journey. Acquista Ora

OCA: Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate

OCA: Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate Study Guide: Exams1Z and 1Z Candidates for the Oracle Certified Associate in Oracle Database 11g need to pass Exams 1Z and 1Z to achieve their certification-this guide prepares you for taking both those exams. This two-in-one study guide covers the Oracle Certified Associate certification for Oracle database 11g and reviews exam topics such as restricting and sorting data, using conversion functions and conditional expressions, displaying data from multiple tables, and exploring the Oracle database architecture. Plus, you'll learn how to create and maintain an Oracle database, perform database backups and recovery, move and manipulate data, prepare the database environment, and more.

The Complete Guide to Tarot

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eason, Cassandra, PUBLISHER: Crossing Press, Starting with the fascinating history of the European tarot and its Egyptian roots, author Cassandra Eason describes what tarot cards are, how they work, and how to use them for divination, insight, and greater self-understanding. From cleansing a deck and seeking protection from negative energies to reading for others and keeping a tarot journal, Complete Guide to Tarot introduces readers to a revered fortune-telling tradition. Card by card, Eason dispels common misconceptions and fears and explains what each of the symbols represents and how it relates to other cards. She walks readers through basic card layouts and, later, more complex arrangements. She also explains how tarot can be incorporated into other practices and studies, such as meditation, Jungian work, Kabbalah, numerology, magic, and astral projection. Complete Guide to Tarot offers an intriguing foray into the occult. Acquista Ora

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