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The Navigation of Feeling: A Framework for the History of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reddy, William M., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Navigation of Feeling critiques recent psychological and anthropological research on emotions. William M. Reddy offers a new theory of emotions and historical change, drawing on research from many academic disciplines. This new theory makes it possible to see how emotions change over time, how emotions have a very important impact on the shape of history, and how different social orders either facilitate emotional life or make it more difficult. This theory is fully explored in a case study of the French Revolution.

The Bureau: The Secret History of the FBI

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kessler, Ronald, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, No institution is as critically important to America's security. No American institution is as controversial. And, after the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court, no institution is as powerful. Yet until now, no book has presented the full story of the FBI from its beginnings in to the present... The Bureau The Secret History of the FBI Based on exclusive interviews-including the first interview with Robert Mueller since his nomination as director-The Bureau reveals why the FBI was unprepared for the attacks of September 11 and how the FBI is combating terrorism today. The book answers such questions as: Why did the FBI know nothing useful about al-Qaeda before September 11? What is really behind the FBI's more aggressive investigative approaches that have raised civil liberties concerns? What does the FBI think of improvements in airline security? How safe does the FBI think America really is? An Award-winning investigative reporter and "New York Times" bestselling author of Inside the White House, Ronald Kessler answers these questions and presents the definitive history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Bureau reveals startling new information-from J. Edgar Hoover's blackmailing of Congress to the investigation of the September 11th attacks.

Kethani

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Eric, PUBLISHER: Solaris, It takes an alien race to show us what humanity truly is. This is the irony faced by a group of friends whose lives are changed forever when the mysterious alien race known as the Kethani come to Earth bearing an amazing gift: immortality. These superbly crafted episodes deal with human emotions in the face of the vast consequences of the alien arrival, and show how people across the world react to this benign invasion, how ultimately we evolve as we gain the stars.

Bruce hornsby and the range - the way it is

Titolo [The Way It Is] Artista/i [Bruce Hornsby And The Range] Traccie [1 On The Western Skyline 2 Every Little Kiss 3 Mandolin Rain 4 The Long Race 5 The Way It Is 6 Down The Road Tonight 7 The Wild Frontier 8 The River Runs Low 9 The Red Plains] (cod. I_)

Light, Darkness and Colour in Painting Therapy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: d'Herbois, Liane Collot, PUBLISHER: Philosophisch-Anthroposophischer Verlag Am Go, This book shows how, through painting, the creative human spirit brings about healing. The main part of the book is a detailed journey through the properties of each color and their therapeutic qualities, the illnesses of the extremes as revealed through color, and specifics of how to approach therapy based on the colors.

The Dragon and the Pearl

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lin, Jeannie, PUBLISHER: Harlequin, Former Emperor's consort Ling Suyin is renowned for her beauty; the ultimate seductress. Now she lives quietly alone--until the most ruthless warlord in the region comes and steals her away.... Li Tao lives life by the sword, and is trapped in the treacherous, lethal world of politics. The alluring Ling Suyin is at the center of the web. He must uncover her mystery without falling under her spell--yet her innocence calls out to him. How cruel if she, of all women, can entrance the man behind the legend....

Predictions for a New Millennium

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyl, Noel, PUBLISHER: Llewellyn Publications, He predicted the exact dates of the Gulf War and the fall of the Soviet Union. Now Noel Tyl foresees key events, with 58 predictions about the dramatic political, economic, and social changes that will occur between now and the year . See beyond the crisis of the moment to anticipate and prepare for upcoming world changes. How will these events affect the economy, the world powers... how will they affect you? The answers are here.

Memphis: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dipietro, Joe / Bryan, David, PUBLISHER: Applause Theatre & Cinema Book Publishers, Set in the turbulent South in the s, Memphis is the story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Thanks in part to his passionate persistence, "race" music reaches the center of the radio dial, quickly exploding throughout mainstream America. But when Huey falls for a beautiful black singer he has set on the path to stardom, whether the world is really ready for this music, and their love, is put to the test.

Gmt : A Portrait of Britain in a Week

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Magnum / Magnum Photo Agency, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins (UK), GMT is an ambitious book of 375 pictures from world-renowned agency Magnum Photos that record how Britain spent the week leading up to the year , and capture the nation on the threshold of a new era. GMT will cover not just the parties, events and launches, but the full spectrum of human experience, including those people for whom the days were business as usual, such as nurses and farmers, whose everyday commitments transcended the event. The photographs taken inside the Millennium Dome itself will capture the spirit of the place, from the formality of the Queen's opening ceremony to the moment the first people come through the doors; and throughout the country, the photographers will focus on how the ordinary people in cities, towns and villages embraced the year .

GIS Basics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wise, Stephen / Wise Stephen, Stephen, PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are computer systems for storing, displaying and analyzing spatial data. The past twenty years have seen a rapid growth in their use in government, commerce and academia, and they can be used for managing a network of utilities, from handling census data through to planning the location of a new supermarket. But how do they work? Stephen Wise has been a regular contributor to GeoEurope and his 'Back to Basics' articles have provided a clear and simple introduction to the inner workings of GIS for a non-specialist audience. He now presents the original articles with new material and provides a new coverage of both major types of GIS: vector and raster systems. Undergraduates and professionals who wish to improve their knowledge of GIS should get a better understanding of how GIS operate in the way that they do, such as how spatial data is stored on a computer, how the different methods affect the capabilities of the GIS, how basic operations performed and how the choice of algorithm affects the speed of the system. Acquista Ora

Fencing the Sky

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galvin, James, PUBLISHER: Picador USA, From critically acclaimed author of The Meadow comes a haunting novel of the American West. Circumstances spiral out of control when an accidental murder springs from the best intentions. With one man dead and another on the run, this is a story about violence and how it destroys lives when the land is at stake. This lyrical first novel--long-awaited by the many admirers of James Galvin's "The Meadow"--is nothing less than the story of the disappearance of the American West.

Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kawasaki, Guy, PUBLISHER: Portfolio, The author of the international bestseller "The Art of the Start" offers a new perspective on the art of influence. Guy Kawasaki's acclaimed books have established him as the entrepreneur's entrepreneur, and in "The Art of the Start" he wrote the essential contemporary guide for starting any new enterprise. Now Kawasaki turns to the mystery of influence and offers a compelling new take on this key force that drives any successful business or personal interaction. "Enchantment"'s fundamental message is that in any transaction the goal is not to get your own way, but to bring about a voluntary, enduring, and delightful change of heart in other people, by working "with" and "through" them and enlisting their own goals and desires. It's enchantment that enables us to maneuver through difficult decisions, break people's entrenched habits, defy the wisdom of crowds, and get colleagues to work for long-term goals. Kawasaki's advice includes: a How to Achieve Rapport, Credibility, and Trust a How to Help People Enchant Themselves a How to Overcome Resistance a How to Enchant Your Employees...and Your Boss a How to Resist Enchantment Anchored by his road-tested wisdom and inimitable wit, "Enchantment" is another classic from one of the most respected voices in business today.

Serving the Public Trust: Insights Into Fundraising Research

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pribbenow, Paul P., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, During the past forty years, fundraising has evolved into a profession that is characterized by increasingly sophisticated methods and purposes, defining much of how philanthropy is practiced in the United States. This evolution of fundraising has resulted in many new issues relating to how institutions, individual citizens, and the government perceive the current practice of philanthropy and where professional fundraisers fit into common life. This issue presents four papers that were originally commissioned for the Think-Tank on Fund-Raising Research and two responses to these papers. The information presented shows the ways in which trust and policy are grounded in our common history and experience and illustrates how working together will forge a stronger link between public trust and policy. This issue offers insightful glimpses into questions society must consider as it seeks a healthier understanding about philanthropy and philanthropic fundraising, seeking to strengthen the role of philanthropy. This is the 26th issue of the quarterly journal "New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising."

The Collected Works of Charles Swindoll: Living on the Edge

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swindoll, Charles R., PUBLISHER: Inspirational Press (NY), In a world where success is measured by money and where anxiety, pressure, ulcers, and stress are as common as gray flannel suits, Charles Swindoll brings home some good news: you can find joy, peace, and happiness in the struggle In Living on the Ragged Edge, Swindoll shows how to enjoy life which is the bottom line of reality for everyday living. Learn how to survive the rat race; how to be "bullish"; how to find wisdom; how to make the most of old age - essentially, find out how to stop existing and start living. Proceeding to the next step, Living Above the Level of Mediocrity encourages the commitment to excellence that should follow, as Swindoll boldy tackles the difficult problems of self-discipline, laziness, and the tendency to accept less of life than we deserve. This motivational collection proves that moral, personal, and ethical excellence is worth whatever it costs.

Contemporary: Architecture and Interiors of the s

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jackson, Lesley, PUBLISHER: Phaidon Press, This book is the first to explore fully the so-called 'Contemporary' style that dominated architecture and design from the late s and throughout the s. It was an era of optimism and confidence, where new ideas in architecture and design flourished alongside the emergent consumer culture. Mainly emanating from the USA, the 'Contemporary' style was fresh and liberating, manifesting itself in the picture window and the open plan; in new forms of furniture from Scandinavia and stylish light fittings from Italy; and most tellingly in the 'Contemporary' kitchen with its fitted units and 'mod con' appliances. The book examines the fresh and liberated design ideas of this buoyant era. By far the best book on the subject.' (Daily Telegraph) 'Provides a searching examination of the social, political and economic changes of the exuberant post-war years and the illustrations are excellent. This is an informative book whose presentation accurately reflects the era's colour and confidence.' (Design Review) Phaidon now publishers some of the finest designed and illustrated books on period styles. And this is another.' (World of Interiors)

Horrible Harry & the Holidaze

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kline, Suzy / Remkiewicz, Frank, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, The holiday season is here, and the kids in Room 3B are learning about all the different ways people celebrate. In addition to Christmas and Hanukkah, thereas Kwanzaa, Three Kingsa Day, Korean New Year, and more. All the talk about holidays has everyone feeling festive. Everyone, that is, except Harry. He doesnat seem to care about the holidays, the class pet, or even the new student in class. Itas clear that something is bugging Harryabut what could it be?

Primal Scenes of Communication: Communication, Consumerism,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Angus, Ian, PUBLISHER: State University of New York Press, Primal Scenes of Communication argues that the materiality of communication media constitute social relations and that social relations should be understood as "technology-identity complexes". This theory is employed to characterize consumer society, and the social movements that criticize consumer society, as a unique epoch of communication.

Cells Are Us

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Balkwill, Fran, PUBLISHER: HarperAudio, This is a book about the various types of cells that make up the human body. By using lively and expressive language, and by portraying the different cells with colorful and imaginative drawings, the author and artist teach the reader how an individual person is created from just one cell.

177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Siebold, Steve, PUBLISHER: London House Press, Is it possible for a person of average intelligence and modest means to ascend to the throne of the world class? The answer is YES Not only is it possible - it's being done everyday. This book shows you how. 177 takes youinside the thought processes, habits and philosophies of the world's greatest performers.

Eureka!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blin-Stoyle, R. J. / Blin-Stoyle, Roger, PUBLISHER: Institute of Physics Publishing (GB), This is an accessible introduction to the subject of physics, and how it underpins our understanding of the physical world today. Starting with an initial description of what physics represents from the micro- to the macroscopic, Roger Blin-Stoyle takes the reader on a tour of Newton's Laws, the nature of matter, explaining how the physical world works and how physics may affect our nature understanding.

How Do We Know the Nature of Disease

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kupperberg, Paul, PUBLISHER: Rosen Publishing Group, This book takes the reader into compelling discoveries that have led understanding the nature of viruses a bacteria and how this world, unfathoma in its smallness, has led to the eradication some of the most deadly diseases. This is a comprehensive look at plagues, epidemics, and the role of genetics in disease.

The Great Depression

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nardo, Don, PUBLISHER: Greenhaven Press, The economic collapse of the American economy in the s is one of the most analyzed events in history. This enlightening volume covers such issues as what role the government should have played in the Great Depression, an analysis of the New Deal and other factors of the time.

How Christians Made Peace with War: Early Christian

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Driver, John, PUBLISHER: Herald Press, John Driver tells the history of the early church from the close of the New Testament through Augustine. He shows how there was a gradual shift in thinking as Christians became involved in the military until they lost their peaceful approach to solving conflict. A popular treatment of the 'Constantinian shift.' Volume 2.

Ways to Make RV Travel Safer, Easier, and More Fun

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beard, Bernice, PUBLISHER: Arbor House Publishing, Plenty of great new ideas readers can use right away whether they're new to RVing or old pros, whether they're buying or renting. They'll learn how to prepare for any trip; how to make the most of an RV's storage space; how to make sure the children have fun; how to cope with mechanical problems on the road

New Believer's Bible Pocket New Testament-NLT

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyndale Publishers, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, The $lt;i>New Believer's Bible$lt;/i> is uniquely designed to help the new Christian read, study, and understand the Bible. This pocket-sized New Testament includes features that help Christians develop and deepen their faith, while providing a foundation for their new life in Christ. $lt;br>$lt;B>Features:$lt;/b> $lt;ul>$lt;li>Four devotional study tracks: Cornerstones, First Steps, Off and Running, and Big Questions $lt;li>"How You Can Know God" $lt;li>52 great Bible stories $lt;li>Glossary of Christian terms $lt;li>Prophecies about Jesus $lt;li>How to study the Bible $lt;li>Overview of the Bible $lt;li>Memory verses $lt;li>Special charts $lt;li>New Living Translation text $lt;li>Font size: 7.57$lt;/ul>

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