the humanities selective guide to information sources

The Internet on Earth: A Geography of Information

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kellerman, Aharon / Thomas, Larry, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A fascinating and vital area of research, the geography of information describes the role of information as both economic and commercial product and its distribution and movement across boundaries of cyberspace and conventional geography. Written by a pioneer in telecommunications geography research, this prize winning title (AAG award ) applies information geography to the world of high-tech, examining the latest wrinkles in the Internet, Silicon Valley, mobile telephony, and other key areas. the first book to provide both a context for the geography of information and a critical overview of recent research. Includes location-specific references and case studies. Examines the information society, information economy, telecommunications and its geographical impact.

Race for Bandwidth: Understanding Data Transmission

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lu, Cary, PUBLISHER: Microsoft Press, Bandwidth how much information you can move from one place to another and how fast you can move it is the lifeblood of digital communications. "The Race for Bandwidth: Understanding Data Transmission offers solid guidance to business managers as they make decisions about bandwidth for the networking future of their organizations. The book builds a framework for understanding bandwidth, offering concise, clear information about such key issues as types and sources of bandwidth, identifying and determining costs, and planning ahead.

Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jefferson, Thomas A. / Webber, Marc A. / Pitman, Robert L., PUBLISHER: Academic Press, With coverage on all the marine mammals of the world, authors Jefferson, Webber, and Pitman have created a user-friendly guide to identify marine mammals alive in nature (at sea or on the beach), dead specimens "in hand," and also to identify marine mammals based on features of the skull. This handy guide provides marine biologists and interested lay people with detailed descriptions of diagnostic features, illustrations of external appearance, beautiful photographs, dichotomous keys, and more. Full color illustrations and vivid photographs of every living marine mammal species are incorporated, as well as comprehendible maps showing a range of information. For readers who desire further consultation, authors have included a list of literature references at the end of each species account. For an enhanced understanding of habitation, this guide also includes recognizable geographic forms described separately with colorful paintings and photographs. All of these essential tools provided make Marine Mammals of the World the most detailed and authoritative guide available * Contains superb photographs of every species of marine mammal for accurate identification * Authors' collective experience adds up to 80 years, and have seen nearly all of the species and distinctive geographic forms described in the guide * Provides the most detailed and anatomically accurate illustrations currently available * Special emphasis is placed on the identification of species in "problem groups," such as the beaked whales, long-beaked oceanic dolphin, and southern fur seals * Includes a detailed list of sources for more information at the back of the book.

Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Witt, Greg, PUBLISHER: Rough Guides Limited, Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel features adventures for all travellers, including "soft" experiences for those testing their bravery levels and extreme adventures for adrenalin junkies, each rated by physical, psychological, skill and wow factor Whether your appetite for adrenalin takes you to arctic freezes, ocean depths or sweltering deserts, this book will tell you the how, why and when to plan your ultimate adventure. Experienced tour leader and trekker extraordinaire, Greg Witt brings cultural sensitivity and humour, as well as concise practical information. The guide is packed with maps & safety advice and includes information on all the best local guides. Make the most of your time on Earth with this spectacular foray into world adventures.

Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mayne, Tracy J. / Norcross, John C. / Sayette, Michael A., PUBLISHER: Guilford Publications, This perennial bestseller is the resource students count on for the most current information on applying to doctoral programs in clinical or counseling psychology in the US and Canada. The new edition features over 15 new programs; additional data on acceptance rates and enrollment rates; the latest information on financial assistance and loans; 42 new website listings; and updated appendices on research areas and clinical opportunities.

Toxic and Hazardous Materials: A Sourcebook and Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Webster, James K. / Webster, Carol, PUBLISHER: Greenwood Press, "Libraries with large environmental collections will want this unique introduction to a multidisciplinary and popular topic. It includes more than sources of information: reference books, periodicals, reports, proceedings, databases, libraries, associations, research centers, and audiovisual materials." Choice

A Beginner's Guide to Very Cool Skateboarding Tricks

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rosenberg, Aaron, PUBLISHER: Rosen Publishing Group, Essential Information for Current and Future Skateboarders Skateboarding is back on top of the teen sport scene, and this new series has all the information teens need to learn about this extreme sport. Packed with full-color photographs capturing skateboarding's exciting action, these six books cover many aspects of the skateboarding world, including the basics of how to skate; the popularity of skateboarding in the X Games; buying, decorating, and repairing a skateboard; and a biography of the guru of skateboarding, Tony Hawk. Included in this series are two how-to titles that utilize step-by-step instructions combining text with stop-action photography. Every day someone somewhere is riding a skateboard for the first time. A Beginner's Guide teaches new skaters the basics of skateboarding safely. Rosenberg offers practical how-to information on turning, tricks, and safety, including step-by-step photo/text instructions for ten different tricks.

Collector's Guide to Early Photographs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mace, O. Henry, PUBLISHER: Wallace-Homestead Book Company, The works in this series will introduce new collectors to the hobby, offer sound advice on buying, selling, and maintaining a collection, give background information, references, clubs and museums and explain how to distinguish true value from reproductions and fakes.

Stokes Beginner's Guide to Butterflies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stokes, Donald / Stokes, Lillian Q. / Brown, Justin L., PUBLISHER: Little Brown and Company, A pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide to butterflies, containing dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species; range maps; tips on attracting butterlies, information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more.

The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: United States Postal Service, PUBLISHER: HarperResource, The only fully illustrated, four-color guide to U.S. stamps, this official publication provides the most comprehensive information available about the U.S. stamp program and its vivid history. Beginning with the first stamps released in , The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps covers nearly stamps issued up to the present, as well as: Every category of U.S. stamp -- definitive, commemorative, airmail, duck stamps, stamped envelopes, and more-- all organized into easy-to-use, color-coded sections for quick access Detailed listings for each stamp, with color illustrations, Scott catalog numbers, dates of issue, used and unused prices, quantities issued (when known), and separate listings for design variations A complete guide to the new commemorative stamp program Advice on how to start your own stamp collection A resource section, a glossary of important terms, and much more

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.

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

Kabul

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Medley, Dominic / Barrand, Jude, PUBLISHER: Bradt Travel Guides, As usual, Bradt guides lead the way in exploring areas in the news. This new, mini guide format features: Background information to Kabul and the surrounding area Comprehensive advice on safety, security and health People and culture in depth Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs, plus restaurants and bars Up-to-date telephone numbers, websites and other communications information Beyond Kabul - towns and cities within easy reach of the capital Maps and town plans Words, phrases and Afghan proverbs

Enrique Granados: A Bio-Bibliography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hess, Carol A., PUBLISHER: Greenwood, Enrique Granados () was one of the first modern Spanish composers to achieve international recognition. During a visit to the United States his opera Goyescas was premiered by the Metropolitan Opera and his symphonic poem, Dante, by the Chicago Symphony. Granados was also especially admired in Paris, where he knew Saint-Saens, d'Indy, and Faure. He had composed a remarkable body of work and was also at the height of his career as a concert pianist at his untimely death while a passenger on a torpedoed British ship. The biographical study, the first in English, draws on primary sources in English, Spanish, French, Catalan, and other languages. This material is carefully documented in the extensive annotated bibliography along with contemporaneous and recent analytical studies and other sources. Granados's oeuvre presents cataloging problems due to his habit of reworking pieces, long-delayed publication, and arbitrary opus numbers. In the Works and Performances section, however, every effort has been made to offer publication dates, manuscript locations, and information on premieres. Representative arrangements of his works by other composers are also given. An appendix classifies the works by scoring. A selective discography is also provided, and all parts of the volume are fully cross-referenced and indexed. Granados is placed in the context of the international artistic scene at the turn of the century, and a chronology notes related events.

Not for Tourists Guide to Los Angeles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Not for Tourists Guides, PUBLISHER: Not for Tourist, The Not For Tourists Guide to Los Angeles is the essential urban handbook that thousands of Los Angelenos rely on daily. It divides the city into fifty-seven mapped neighborhoods and pinpoints all of the essential services and entertainment hotspots with NFT 's user-friendly icons. The guide also includes a foldout highway map covering all of Los Angeles. Everything from supermarkets, cafes, bars, and gas stations to information on 24-hour services, beaches, public transportation, and city events NFT will help you find a boutique for an Oscar gown and then show you how to get there.

The Big Book of Gardening Skills

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Garden Way Publishing / Chesman, Andrea, PUBLISHER: Storey Books, A comprehensive guide to growing flowers, herbs, fruits, vegetables, shrubs, and lawns. Gardeners can sit down and read cover to cover, or jump in and find the information they need.

The Art of Digital Photography: Step Guide to Creating and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ang, Tom, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, This authoritative guide to the world of digital photography brings together in one volume all the helpful instruction camera artists need to update their skills and use exciting new technology to create successful images.

The Bilingual Family: A Handbook for Parents

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Esch-Harding, Edith / Riley, Philip / Harding-Esch, Edith, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, First published in , The Bilingual Family has provided thousands of parents with the information and advice they need to make informed decisions about what language policy to adopt with their children. This second edition contains updated references and new entries to the alphabetical reference guide.

The Adlerweg: The Eagle's Way Across the Austrian Tyrol

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wells, Mike, PUBLISHER: Cicerone Press, A new trekking guide to the Adlerweg, or Eagle's Way, right across the Austrian Tyrol, from east to west, from St Johann to St Anton. The route is described in 23 main stages with 6 low-level alternatives and 8 high-level alpine alternatives. Lots of information included about facilities along the route and detailed sketch maps.

Obstetric and Gynecologic Dermatology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McKay, Marilynne / Braude, Peter R. / Black, Martin, PUBLISHER: C.V. Mosby, Correct diagnosis in dermatology depends largely on the identification and interpretation of clinical signs. OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC DERMATOLOGY contains over 400 color illustrations and provides an essential pictorial guide to both common and uncommon skin disorders encountered in pregnancy and general gynecology. The text is comprehensively updated throughout, and now includes more summary information and tables giving implications for the pregnant patient, as well as additional basic dermatologic information, such as general introductions to treatment and rashes, to help make the book accessible for the non-dermatologist reader.

Issues for Libraries and Information Science in the Internet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shuman, Bruce A., PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, Are libraries destined for extinction as more people turn to the Web for their information needs? Or will the role of libraries expand to bridge the gap between information haves and have-nots? How will censorship issues, information overload, and archiving affect libraries in years to come? The immense changes brought by the Internet pose many questions and dilemmas for today's librarians, challenging many fundamental beliefs and practices. This timely work addresses a number of major critical issues facing libraries and our society. Join author Bruce Shuman to explore the challenges and possible solutions in this lively and thought-provoking discussion. A fascinating read for anyone working in the information industry-from library managers and practitioners to faculty and students of library and information science. It is also of interest to researchers and Internet users.

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: David A. Adler, PUBLISHER: Holiday House, Born a slave, Harriet Tubman was determined not to remain one. She escaped from her owners in Maryland on the Underground Railroad in and then fearlessly returned thirteen times to help guide family members and others to freedom. Time line, notes, excerpts from primary sources, bibliography, index.

Family History in the Wars: How Your Ancestors Served Their

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spencer, William, PUBLISHER: National Archives of England, Millions of lives were touched in half a century of conflict between and . From the empire-building Boer War to Cold War hostilities in Korea, volunteers and conscripts swelled professional armies. The World Wars, the greatest conflicts ever known, had unprecedented impact. Over a million men and women enlisted and served in British armed forces alone during , and the figure for the Second World War was even higher. Almost every family has ancestral links to the Services, but finding details on individuals has often proved a difficult task. This clear, accessible guide shows how to get the very best from all sources now available. Wide-ranging in scope and practical in approach, it shows how best to trace an individual's career, including medals and gallantry awards, prisoner of war files, Home Guard records and casualty lists. Special techniques and tips are provided for tracing family members in the Commonwealth and Dominion forces and the Indian Army. Information from the official Gazetteer of the UK and Great Britain shows how to pinpoint American units as they served in Britain, and a special section draws on British and American sources to trace details of US service and GI brides.

Illustrated Guide to Diagnostic Tests

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Springhouse Publishing / Schull, Patricia / Springhouse, PUBLISHER: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, This newly revised edition reflects important changes in technology and the effects of managed care and home health care. New information includes the latest CT and MRI scans; color-tabbed guide to adult, geriatric, and pediatric laboratory test values; 15-page appendix of teaching aids for patient preparation; 12-page, illustrated guide to home testing, including HIV screening, ovulation testing, pregnancy verification, glucose monitoring, and more; illustrated collection techniques for blood and urine samples; and a guide to color-top collection tubes. Included are more than 550 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.

Physician's Desk Reference for Ophthalmology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Medical Economics, PUBLISHER: PDR Network, Exclusive product information on the care and treatment of the eye. This indispensable guide is the definitive directory of drug and product data relating uniquely to the practice of Ophthalmology Optometry.

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