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Ghost Whisperer: Spirit Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moses, Kim / Sander, Ian / Hewitt, Jennifer Love, PUBLISHER: Titan Books (UK), Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, "Ghost Whisperer" is the sometimes chilling, sometimes heart-rending hit drama inspired by the work of real-life mediums. Melinda Gordon has the "gift" -- the ability to see and talk with the spirits of dead people. While running an antique store and settling into married life in a small town, Melinda helps ghosts who are trapped between worlds to cross over to the other side by communicating with the living in order to resolve their unfinished business. This full-color Spirit guide contains information on communicating with ghosts in the real world as well as a comprehensive guide to the world of the show, packed with exclusive interviews, stunning photos and an episode summary.

XML Demystified

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Keogh, Jim / Davidson, Ken, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, There is no easier way to learn XML XML (Extensible Markup Language) is the language that enables efficient interchange of structured data across the Web. Written in non-technical language, this book covers the details of the language and demonstrates its use through real-world examples. The book also explains how to build an XML application from start to finish.

Mali: The Bradt Travel Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Velton, Ross, PUBLISHER: Bradt Travel Guides, Mali is one of the most exciting destinations in West Africa. At its heart is the River Niger which winds through vast areas of the Sahelian landscape, linking the fabled city of Timbuktu with the capital, Bamako. Travelers can explore Dogon cliff villages, the famous mosque at Djenne and much more in a country enlivened by colorful markets and arguably the best music in Africa. Ross Velton looks at every aspect of travel in this seldom-visited country, enabling the visitor to get right to the heart of a land whose people are some of the most amicable in Africa. This guide features: -Planning and preparation, including health and safety -Where to stay and eat, complete with a guide to Malian food -Ancient civilizations and culture, including the Tuareg and Dogon people -A comprehensive guide to Malian music -Practical information, including accommodations, transport, and maps to aid non-eccentric journeys

Expert Guide to Pain Management:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCarberg, Bill H. / Passik, Steven, PH.D., PUBLISHER: American College of Physicians, A comprehensive and practical reference on the assessment of acute and chronic pain, this is an authoritative and practical guide to the safe and effective management of pain. The concisely written text addresses the nature of pain, the pathophysiology and pharmacological treatment of pain, the psychological aspects of chronic pain, and the psychosocial factors in chronic pain patients. Geared to clinicians in all disciplines, the chapters in this book, written by leading experts, explain the most useful diagnostic tests, describe the entire spectrum of pain syndromes, and discuss all currently available drugs and other treatment options. Some of the chapters included are: Chronic Pain as Disease, Headache, Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic Pain, and Addiction in Pain Management.

Celebrating Holidays ~Gluten-Free~: An Invaluable Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ruckman, Karen E., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, This book is for anyone who wants to live well without gluten. It is amazing how good the recipes are and how easy they are to make. I hope this cookbook inspires you to be creative and to enjoy your holidays living your best, most healthful life.

Ecology and Field Biology: Hands-On Field Package

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Robert L. / Smith, Thomas M., PUBLISHER: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company, This book presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of ecology, including evolution, ecosystems theory, practical applications, plants, animals, biogeochemical cycles, and global change. This balanced approach has made "Ecology and Field Biology," Sixth Edition"" the best-selling ecology book on the market. The field package also includes "The Ecology Action Guide," a guide that encourages readers to be environmentally responsible citizens, and a subscription to The Ecology Place (www.ecologyplace.com), a web site and CD-ROM that enables users to become virtual field ecologists by performing experiments such as estimating the number of mice on an imaginary island or restoring prairie land in Iowa. For college instructors and students. Acquista Ora

Using It Effectively: A Guide to Technology in the Social

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Henry, Milsom / Henry, Millsom S. / Henry Millsom, PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Group, Using IT Effectively is an important collection which examines the development and implementation of computer-assisted-learning in the social sciences. Encouraging both students and academics to improve the quality of their teaching and learning by using the wide range of new technologies effectively, this path-breaking work highlights some of the pros and cons of technology, critically evaluating the technological process and its potential in the field. Encouraging the social science community to take an increasingly active role in this debate, the contributors examine key issues and emphasize areas in need of attention. This book will provide social scientists with a unique, up-to-date analysis of the role to be played by technology in this field.

Empire of the Sun: Planets and Moons of the Solar System

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gribbin, John R. / Gribbon, John / Gribben, John, PUBLISHER: New York University Press, Over the past few years, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided us with images of astonishing clarity and detail, images that have revolutionized how scientists and incidental stargazers alike perceive our universe. Other space probes, such as Galileo and the recent Mars Surveyor, have similarly dazzled the world with photographic detail once unimaginable. Empire of the Sun features a gallery of some of the most breathtaking space imagery ever assembled between two covers. Focusing on our solar system, the book offers dozens of dramatic, full page, full color images of crater farms on Venus, the spectacular rings of Saturn, Jupiter and its many moons, the swirling tail of the Hale-Bopp comet, spectacular sunflares, Mars, Neptune, icy cosmic debris, and more. Detailed text accompanies each image, providing background information and a roadmap to orient the reader. John Gribbin and Simon Goodwin have collaborated on two previous illustrated volumes featuring Hubble images, both of which have been international bestsellers and have been translated into several languages.

Prayer Amendment

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hale, Dennis / Hale, S. Dennis, PUBLISHER: Court Street Press, What might happen if the state government of Alabama went so far as to mandate prayer schools? The fictitious scenario is explored in this satirical novel of Southern life.

The Gospel of John Made Easy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Water, Mark / Tony Cantale Graphics, PUBLISHER: Hendrickson Publishers, Often when people are new to studying the Bible, it is recommended that they begin with the book of John because it clearly presents Jesus message. This handy little pocket guide is perfect for those interested in a quick overview of the Gospel of John. It includes helpful charts and vivid illustrations, and it highlights people and events. Thirty-one chapters focus on the person and work of Jesus. A 7-panel fold-out chart provides an outline of John s Gospel and a 48-day reading plan. This is an inexpensive, useful tool that will help people get an overview of Jesus from the Gospel of John and discover why it is such an important book of the Bible.

Switzerland: A Guide to Recent Architecture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hildebrandt, Thomas / Huber, Maja / Huber, Maya, PUBLISHER: Ellipsis Arts, The selection of projects in this guide aims to provide an insight into around 100 projects with access for visitors. Many of the projects are located far from the bustle of cities, making it easy to combine a skiing or hiking holiday with an architectural excursion -- Switzerland has a finely-tuned tourist industry. Those not entirely satisfied by the architecture will have the consolation of the stunning landscapes. The past two decades have seen an extraordinary number of innovative buildings realised by a generation of young Swiss architects. Reacting against the light-hearted and colourful imagery of post-modernism, the fragmentation of deconstructivism, and the accelerating fashion in styles of building, architects are looking towards a more generic architecture, an architecture searching for articulation devoid of predetermined formal meanings -- an architecture without style.

Leader Dogs for the Blind

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gibbs, Margaret, PUBLISHER: Denlinger's Publishers, Guide dogs for the blind offer two of the greatest gifts that a dog can give a person -- independence and mobility. Read the heartwarming story of one of the oldest schools in the country that trains them. Get your copy of this inspiring book today.

Maria Rodale's Organic Gardening: Your Seasonal Companion to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rodale, Maria, PUBLISHER: Rodale Press, Maria Rodale, the third generation of the family that originated the organic gardening movement in the United States, has written a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to designing and planting an organic garden that is beautiful as well as delicious. More than 600 gorgeous color photographs adorn this invaluable, practical guide for every gardener.

Foodservice Mgmnt Study Crs-99-3

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gilmore, Shirley, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A thorough and basic guide to management in all areas of food service, this book is unmatched as an aid to operating a foodservice department in a well-organized and efficient manner. Designed for self-study for foodservice employees, it will prove useful to new employees, those switching to management positions, and dietitians or dietary managers in training. Along with comprehensive information for foodservice supervisors, this new edition includes topics related to empowerment, team building, service quality management, management of a diverse workforce, drugs in the workplace, employee retention, expanded sections on unions, and an update on legislation affecting employees. Specifically, the guide will help a student identify personnel management responsibilities of the foodservice supervisor; apply the principles and procedures used to recruit, select, train, and evaluate employees; assess the ongoing relationship between supervisor and employee; and apply theory to the working situation through suggested activities.

T. Rex and the Crater of Doom

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alvarez, Walter, PUBLISHER: San Val, "A high drama of discovery and a wonderful adventure in science....It will become a classic". -- Los Angeles Times Book Review How was Tyrannosaurus rex toppled from the apex of creation? Sixty-five million years ago, there was an apocalyptic collision between the earth and a gigantic comet or asteroid. Increasingly, evidence suggests that the impact, which itself took less time than it takes to read this paragraph, triggered the dinosaurs rapid demise. Now Walter Alvarez, a geologist closely associated with the catastrophic theory of dinosaur extinction, makes his case in a gripping work that is both a scientific detective story and a convincing account of "one terrible day in the history of the Earth". Alvarez painstakingly assembles clues from the Italian Apennines to the Yucatan Peninsula and presents them with clarity and suspense. The result is a book of irresistible appeal and undeniable importance by a major figure in contemporary science. "An estimable account by the world's leading authority on death from above". -- The New York Times Book Review "First-rate...Alvarez provides the up-close tale of the comet or asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs". -- San Francisco Chronicle

Modern Applied Statistics with S-Plus

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Venables, N. / Venables, William N. / Ripley, Brian D., PUBLISHER: Springer, S-Plus is a powerful environment for statistical and graphical analysis of data. It provides the tools to implement many statistical ideas which have been made possible by the widespread availability of workstations having good graphics and computational capabilities. This book is a guide to using S-Plus to perform statistical analyses and provides both an introduction to the use of S-Plus and a course in modern statistical methods. The aim of the book is to show how to use S-Plus as a powerful and graphical system. Readers are assumed to have a basic grounding in statistics, and so the book is intended for would-be users of S-Plus, and both students and researchers using statistics. Throughout, the emphasis is on presenting practical problems and full analyses of real data sets.

The Last of the Celts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tanner, Marcus, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, Travelling throughout the remote Celtic world, award-winning author Marcus Tanner describes the relentless pressure on Celtic communities to assimilate and warns that a distinct Celtic identity may not survive for another generation--a sobering loss that would impoverish us all. "Tanner has concluded we must resign ourselves to the fact that Celticism is done, over," finis." He proves it in a very good and special book that every prodigal and true Celt should read and try to prove wrong."--Malachy McCourt, "Washington Post Book World ""Lively.... A] thoughtful book."--"Publishers Weekly ""An exceptional journey into the remarkable cultural history of the Celtic people.... Tanner's] experience reads like a travelogue and an insightful history with an emphasis on cultural heritage."--Raymond L. Flynn, "Boston Sunday Herald "" An] angry, elegiac and meticulously researched book."--"Christian Century"

Studying Human Societies: A Primer and Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nolan, Patrick / Lenski, Gerhard, PUBLISHER: Paradigm Publishers, Authored by Patrick Nolan, the newly revised student supplement study guide for "Human Societies: An Introduction to Macrosociology, Eleventh Edition" prepares your students for class by providing them with general tips, guidelines, and strategies on how to read the text effectively and apply it to the subjects covered in your syllabus. The study guide also shows students how to read and interpret tables and figures of data, how to take notes on readings and in class, and how to take a variety of tests from multiple choice and true/false to essay tests. Each chapter of the study guide includes a summary of the corresponding chapter in the text, a list of important terms, recommended further readings, and sample quiz questions with an answer key to help students understand the concepts and theories covered in the text and to prepare them for class discussion and test taking.To learn more about the "Human Societies" text, please visit the bookpage here: Human Societies, 11th Edition

The Layman's Bible Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Knight, George W., PUBLISHER: Barbour Publishing, The third title in the popular Layman's series is now available in an attractive hardcover edition. The Layman's Bible Handbook features brief, easy-to-read overviews of each Bible book, and chapter-by-chapter summaries that put the people, events, and concepts into comprehensible bites. Sidebars provide even more information on key passages, classic illustrations bring the text to life, and an index of key words helps to make The Layman's Bible Handbook a mini-encyclopedia of biblical information. Practical, reliable, and understandable, this handbook is a remarkable value at $8.97, and makes an excellent companion to The Layman's Bible Dictionary and The Layman's Quick Reference Concordance Want to know the Bible better? Turn to The Layman's Bible Handbook--explaining each book and chapter in context--now in a handsome hardcover binding. Acquista Ora

High Road to Tibet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dwyer, John, PUBLISHER: Lulu Press, John Dwyer travels through Asia's most interesting and wildest regions. Follow his adventures as he passes through the sunken gorges of the Yangtze river, drinks snake blood in Chengdu, gets smuggled into Tibet illegally, watches mysterious ceremonies in Buddhist temples, reaches Everest Base Camp, climbs amongst the awe-inspiring Himalayas, and watches the dead being burned by the banks of the Ganges.

Robbed at Pen Point

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnston, Randy, PUBLISHER: Pro Solutions Group, Part reference book, part memoir, and part cautionary tale, this resource provides instructions on how to pursue malpractice claims against lawyers, accountants, financial planners, and business partners. Using examples from some of the more infamous cases known throughout the country, fraud is explained from planning to execution, and tips are provided for recovering some of the stolen money and working with the law to take action against an offender. Clear, concise, and straightforward, this guide gives the average person tools to avoid scams and the means to take action if something goes wrong.

Candles: An Inspired Guide to Creative Candles with 40

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nicol, Gloria, PUBLISHER: Southwater Publishing, Candles are irresistible, but the immense creative potential for using and displaying them is often unrealized. The first section in this book, Candle Style, will open your eyes to the wonderful range of candles to choose from, and beautiful ways in which candles can be used and presented in the home. Section two, Candle Making, is a comprehensive guide to the highly rewarding and inexpensive craft of making candles. The first projects demonstrate the basic techniques such as dipping, coloring, molding, rolling and scenting candles. These are followed by creative and exciting ideas about how to build on these techniques, such as making marbled candles and embossed candles, or by decorating the wax by painting, stenciling, carving, and adding gold leaf.

Serving God

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Colson, Charles W., PUBLISHER: W Publishing Group, A newly released special edition of the life-changing classic from Charles Colson. Once every generation, a book comes along that defines debate, shapes attitudes, and changes society. The Body is such a book. Because its message is so powerful and timeless, The Body -- winner of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion and the ECPA Gold Medallion as Book of the Year -- is now presented in a special edition-version that includes a fresh new introduction by the authors and the comprehensive study guide. In this watershed book, Colson pulls no punches: The church is in an identity crisis. He dares Christians to renounce the petty, sectarian divisions that blunt the church's witness in the world and calls us to affirm our oneness even as we celebrate our diversity. Provocative and insightful, The Body will inspire discussion and debate for years to come -- and it just might be God's tool to challenge His people to return to the glorious, holy vision for which He created the church.

Learn Abtrainforests

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Jen / Lorenz, PUBLISHER: Lorenz Books, This information and art-packed guide to the rainforest takes curious readers up to the tallest treetops, describing noises from the canopy and mysteries of the forest floor. Photographs of swinging chimpanzees, hovering hummingbirds and daring lizards along with explanations of the intricate ecosystem make this an exciting introduction to the enchanting world of the rainforest.

Cicero Pro Archia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Allcroft, A. H. / Plaistowe, F. G., PUBLISHER: BiblioLife, This book an EXACT reproduction of the original book published before . This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

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