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Apollinaire on Art: Essays and Reviews

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Breunig, LeRoy C. / Shattuck, Roger / Suleiman, Susan Rubin, PUBLISHER: MFA Publications, Poet, critic, impresario, gadfly, visionary, tastemaker: more than anyone, Guillaume Apollinaire embodies ong>theong> frenzied art world of Paris in ong>theong> early 20th century. His rampant enthusiasms and antipathies, and his remarkable acumen, make him still today ong>theong> most evocative commentator on ong>theong> intellectual ferment of ong>theong> time. In he championed Picasso and in he promoted Braque in reviews that were amazingly sharp and prescient. He first identified ong>theong> importance of Delaunay, Duchamp, and Rousseau, coined ong>theong> word "Surrealism," and almost singlehandedly pushed Cubism into ong>theong> mainstream. With a new preface by Roger Shattuck, this edition of Apollinaire on Art is ong>theong> only collection in English of ong>theong>se seminal and ever fresh writings.

Backstreet Boys

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacDonald, Elizabeth / Carlton Books, PUBLISHER: Carlton Publishing Group, Read ong>theong> extraordinary story of ong>theong> Backstreet Boys in this picture-packed illustreated biography containing all ong>theong> ong>factsong> on Nick, Kevin, AJ, Brian, and Howie. With beind-ong>theong>-scenes info about ong>theong>ir lives and loves plus gorgeous photographs of ong>theong> boys at work and play, this book is larger than life.

The Navajo (Indians of North America)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jennifer Nez Denetdale Peter Iverson, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> On File Inc, NA Acquista Ora

Risk Management: Concepts and Guidance, Third Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pritchard Carl L, PUBLISHER: Esi International, An encyclopedia of risk management tools, this third edition covers ong>theong> latest perspectives on risk. It focuses on a systematic approach to risk management and highlights specific techniques that enhance organizational risk identification, assessment, and management. Providing a blueprint for assessing and mitigating risk, ong>theong> book addresses risk processes and practices as well as specific risk management techniques. It includes four appendices that contain information on contractor risk management, list of risk sources, basic probability concepts, quantifying expert judgement, and special notes on software risk. ong>Theong> book concludes with a glossary of terms.

A Faith Built on Sand

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sanders, Phil, PUBLISHER: Gospel Advocate Company, Is your faith built on ong>theong> Rock or on Sand? Jesus' parable about two houses, one built on a rock and ong>theong> oong>theong>r built on sand, has provided encouragement and warning for students of God's Word. In Phil Sanders' newest book, A Faith Built on Sand, he examines ong>theong> dangers inherent in a faith that has no foundation more substantial than sand. Sanders confronts such current movements and positions as society's influence on Christianity, cultural morality, tolerance, ong>theong> emerging church and synong>theong>tic Christianity. He explores ong>theong> flaws evident in each of ong>theong>se when compared with God's inspired Word. He insists ong>theong> only viable solution to this sand-based faith is finding your way back to ong>theong> cross.

Drug Facts and Comparisons: Pocket Version

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: ong>Factsong> & Comparisons, PUBLISHER: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Drug ong>Factsong> and Comparisons: Pocket Version is ong>theong> ideal resource for ong>theong> drug information you need at ong>theong> point of care. Abridged from Drug ong>Factsong> and Comparisons, this handy pocket version allows you to confirm critical drug information immediately, in a quick-reference format. Pocket DFC features ong>theong> most commonly used drugs, conveniently addressing topics that demand attention. Features include: Rx and OTC drugs; similar products listed togeong>theong>r in tables for easy comparison; more than brand name and 600 generic drugs; dozens of convenient charts; and more than 300 monographs.

Experimental Cinema, the Film Reader

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dixon, Wheeler / Foster, Gwendolyn Audrey, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "Experimental Cinema, ong>Theong> Film Reader" brings togeong>theong>r key writings on American avant-garde cinema to explore ong>theong> long tradition of underground filmmaking from its origins in ong>theong> s to ong>theong> work of contemporary film and video artists. ong>Theong> "Reader" traces ong>theong> development of major movements such as ong>theong> New American Cinema of ong>theong> s and ong>theong> Structuralist films of ong>theong> s, examining ong>theong> work of key practitioners and recovering neglected filmmakers. Contributors focus on ong>theong> ways in which underground films have explored issues of gender, sexuality and race, and foreground important technical innovations such as ong>theong> use of Super 8mm and video. Each section features an editor's introduction setting debates in ong>theong>ir context. ong>Theong> book concludes with a valuable filmography of key films available.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Download the Weird

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tibballs, Geoff, PUBLISHER: Ripley Publishing, ong>Theong> all-new ninth title in ong>theong> bestselling "Ripley's Believe It or Not " annual series features compendium of incredible and bizarre ong>factsong>, stories, photographs, interviews, and features in a stunning new design. For ong>theong> legions of dedicated Ripley's fans, and anyone else on ong>theong> planet who loves ong>theong> unbelievable, ong>theong> latest annual in our bestselling series is a feast of delights. As well as ong>theong> jaw-dropping images and strange ong>factsong>, we present intriguing interviews with some of ong>theong> astounding individuals who feature in ong>theong> book, and informative "Ripley's Research" boxes that give ong>theong> scientific explanation behind some of ong>theong> most incredible tales. In addition, ong>theong>re are fascinating black and white photos from ong>theong> Ripley archive, numerous lists, and a brand new Ripley's Weird Records feature.

Historical Atlas of the Ancient World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haywood, John, PUBLISHER: MetroBooks (NY), ong>Theong> Historical Atlas of ong>theong> Ancient World, planned with both ong>theong> expert and amateur historian in mind, offers a fascinating and detailed guide to ong>theong> history of humanity -- from ong>theong> time of our earliest ancestors to ong>theong> thriving civilizations of ong>theong> fifth century B.C. Combining detailed maps of ong>theong> shifting patterns of human settlement with a wealth of supporting narrative and insightful depictions of ong>theong> past, ong>theong> atlas presents an overview of ong>theong> sprawling ong>theong>mes of history, from agricultural innovations to biblical kingdoms to ong>theong> rise and fall of empires and states. With snapshot surveys and regional maps looking closely at ong>theong> great events of each era, illuminating insights into less familiar and often overlooked cultures, and hard ong>factsong> and expert interpretation of ong>theong> past, ong>theong> Historical Atlas of ong>theong> Ancient World is an invaluable guide to anyone searching for ong>theong> remains of ong>theong> past. -- Thirty full-color maps trace ong>theong> history of all parts of ong>theong> world between and 500 B.C., including civilizations and nomadic routes -- Contains detailed coverage of major political, military, social, and cultural developments, all fully cross-referenced and indexed -- Combines ong>theong> functions of an historical atlas with those of an historical encyclopedia, allowing for quick and easy reference and sustained reading

Seeking for the Kingdom of God: Origins of the Bruderhof

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Arnold, Eberhard / Arnold, Emmy, PUBLISHER: Plough Publishing House, A candid look at ong>theong> faith and daring that led ong>theong> Arnolds to break away from ong>theong> established church of ong>theong>ir day. Contains letters, poems, and biographical and historical material about ong>theong> beginnings of ong>theong> Bruderhof movement.

The Secret Life of Plants

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tompkins, Peter / Bird, Christopher O., PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial, ong>Theong> world of plants and its relation to mankind as revealed by ong>theong> latest scientific discoveries. "Plenty of hard ong>factsong> and astounding scientific and practical lore."--"Newsweek"

Animal Life Cycles: Growing Up in the Wild

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hare, Tony, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, "Animal Life Cycles describes and illustrates ong>theong> various

Great Nights of the Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Macartney, Clarence Edward Noble, PUBLISHER: Kregel Publications, If you listen to ong>theong> voice of ong>theong> night as it speaks to you in ong>theong> pages of ong>theong> Bible, you will hear many a deep word on life and destiny. --from ong>theong> Introduction

The Rottweiler Today

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elsden, Judy / Elsden, Larry, PUBLISHER: Howell Books, This contemporary view focuses on ong>theong> temperament of ong>theong> Rottweiler and ong>theong> importance of understanding how its mind works. Drawing on thirty years of experience in ong>theong> breed, ong>theong> authors provide a complete guide to character and behavior traits and illustrate ong>theong> correct way to rear, train, and show ong>theong> dog.

Tobacco Industry and Smoking

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pampel, Fred C., PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, ong>Theong> U.S. Surgeon General views smoking as ong>theong> nation's number one public health problem

New Mexico Sb-Poa Rev

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thompson, Kathleen, PUBLISHER: Steck-Vaughn, If you want an in-depth portrait of a state, you have to look beyond ong>theong> basic ong>factsong>. Portrait of America fills in ong>theong> ong>factsong> of history, economy, and culture with vignettes of individual residents, special events, and featured industries. Students gain an accurate overview of states and territories, as well as glimpses of ong>theong>ir unique personalities and future challenges. -- Students get ong>theong> big picture through units covering history, economy, culture, and ong>theong> future. -- Special profiles of individuals, events, and industries make ong>factsong> more meaningful. -- Chapter openers engage students instantly with age-appropriate information on sports teams, entertainment options, recreational opportunities, and art and artists. -- A global perspective map lets students view ong>theong>ir home state in relation to ong>theong> United States and its hemisphere. A detailed physical map provides at-a-glance geographic information. -- Easy-to-use research and reference features include full-color illustrations of ong>theong> official flag, seal, bird, and flower; a chronology of historical events; an almanac; a list of annual events and sites of interest; and an index.

Wiley's English-Spanish and Spanish-English Legal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kaplan, Steven M., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, This dictionary is a valuable tool for English-speaking attorneys who work with and perform legal services for Spanish-speaking people and vice versa. It helps users accurately and effectively communicate in both languages and defines legal terms in both Spanish and English. Includes over essential words and phrases used by attorneys and oong>theong>r legal professionals. -- Contains accurate word-for-word and phrase-for-phrase translations.

The Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rogerson, John / Rogerson, J. W., PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, ong>Theong> Cultural Atlas series combines intellectual depth and visual richness as it distills and synong>theong>sizes an enormous amount of information. Weaving togeong>theong>r geography, history, archaeology, anthropology, architecture, ong>theong> arts, and more, ong>theong>se handsomely designed, interdisciplinary volumes encompass ong>theong> entire physical and cultural world of each civilization, evoking its unique spirit and vitality. Delight ong>theong> eye, inform ong>theong> mind Designed to appeal to both ong>theong> serious student and ong>theong> more casual reader, ong>theong> Cultural Atlas series is written with authority and clarity. Panoramic in scope, ong>theong>se volumes provide an overview of places and peoples through ong>theong> centuries and are illustrated throughout with hundreds of striking and informative photographs and drawings. Each volume is divided into three key sections: -- Geographical/ethnographic background -- Cultural history -- A tour of present-day regions. Unique in its geographical orientation, this volume provides a beautiful and detailed look at ong>theong> places and events of this remarkable religious and literary work.

The Panarion of Epiphanius of Salamis, Book I (Sects 1-46)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, Frank, PUBLISHER: Brill Academic Publishers, Epiphanius, monastic founder and bishop of Salamis on Cyprus for almost 40 years of ong>theong> fourth century, threw heart and soul into ong>theong> controversies of ong>theong> time and produced ong>theong> "Panarion" or "Medicine Chest," an historical encyclopedia of sects and heresies and ong>theong>ir refutations. Book I, concerned chiefly with Gnostic and Jewish Christian groups, deals with material which is also found in Nag Hammadi and oong>theong>r Gnostic writings and in such patristic authors as Irenaeus, Hippolytus et al, and reproduces documents not available elsewhere. Its translation has been found useful by students of Nag Hammadi and Gnosticism, patrologists, historians of religion, church historians, students of Judaism, and ong>theong> ong>theong>ologically minded public.

Hands-On Bible-NLT-Children

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyndale House Publishers, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, Jesus taught with hands-on lessons and illustrations. ong>Theong> "Hands-On Bible" uses ong>theong> same experience-based learning to communicate God's Word in an active, understandable way. This new edition features updated tip-ins, a more portable size for kids, an attractive cover, and online parenting helps. With hundreds of fun, memorable activities (A "Do-It" activity in EVERY feature) and ong>theong> full New Living Translation text, ong>theong> "Hands-On Bible" is packed with activities and experiences that invite kids to crawl inside ong>theong> Scriptures and "do" God's Word

The Quarter Horse

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smyong>theong>, Reginald Harrison / Smyong>theong>, R. H. / Hyland, Ann, PUBLISHER: J. A. Allen, This book tells ong>theong> story of America's fastest and most popular breed, ong>theong> quarter horse, ong>theong> traditional racehorse and ong>theong> ranch horse of ong>theong> west. ong>Theong> author explains ong>theong> origins of ong>theong> breed, named for its extraordinary speed over a quarter of a mile, and ong>theong> setting up of ong>theong> American Quarter Horse Association. ong>Theong> history of ong>theong> breed in Britain is covered, and ong>theong> horses and people who have influenced its popularity are introduced.

Avalon Hill Board Game Betrayal at House on the Hill 2nd

ong>Theong> creak of footsteps on ong>theong> stairs, ong>theong> smell of something foul and dead, ong>theong> feel of something crawling down your back ? this and more can be found this award-winning and highly acclaimed game of strategy and horror.- Players: 3-6- Recommended age: 12 years and up- Playing time: 60 min - English language edition

Discoveries in Photosynthesis

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Govindjee / Beatty, J. Thomas / Gest, Howard, PUBLISHER: Springer, "Life Is Bottled Sunshine" Wynwood Reade, Martyrdom of Man, ]. This inspired phrase is a four-word summary of ong>theong> significance of photosynong>theong>sis for life on earth. ong>Theong> study of photosynong>theong>sis has attracted ong>theong> attention of a legion of biologists, biochemists, chemists and physicists for over 200 years. Discoveries in Photosynong>theong>sis presents a sweeping overview of ong>theong> history of photosynong>theong>sis investigations, and detailed accounts of research progress in all aspects of ong>theong> most complex bioenergetic process in living organisms. Conceived of as a way of summarizing ong>theong> history of research advances in photosynong>theong>sis as of millennium , ong>theong> book evolved into a majestic and encyclopedic saga involving all of ong>theong> basic sciences. ong>Theong> book contains 111 papers, authored by 132 scientists from 19 countries. It includes overviews; timelines; tributes; minireviews on excitation energy transfer, reaction centers, oxygen evolution, light-harvesting and pigment-protein complexes, electron transport and ATP synong>theong>sis, techniques and applications, biogenesis and membrane architecture, reductive and assimilatory processes, transport, regulation and adaptation, Genetics, and Evolution; laboratories and national perspectives; and retrospectives that end in a list of photosynong>theong>sis symposia, books and conferences. Informal and formal photographs of scientists make it a wonderful book to have. This book is meant not only for ong>theong> researchers and graduate students, but also for advanced undergraduates in Plant Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and History of Science.

The Field Guide to Geology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lambert, David / David Lambert and ong>theong> Diagram Group / Diagram Group, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, This volume features excellent graphics and clear, simple field guide procedures.

Commonwealth Caribbean Public Law

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fiadjoe, Albert, PUBLISHER: Routledge Cavendish, Taking a critical look at ong>theong> major areas of constitutional and administrative law, Commonwealth Caribbean Public Law places a firm emphasis on ong>theong> protection of citizens' rights and good governance. ong>Theong> third edition of this book builds on ong>theong> success of ong>theong> previous two editions, setting-out ong>theong> established legal principles through Caribbean cases, along with critique and commentary of ong>theong> law where appropriate. Contemporary issues and changes in Caribbean public law are addressed including: ong>theong> refining of ong>theong> rules governing judicial review; recent cases dealing with ong>theong> death penalty; and ong>theong> likely impact on CARICOM initiatives on ong>theong> rights of citizens.

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