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Classic Asian Philosophy: A Guide to the Essential Texts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kupperman, Joel J., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This is a second, revised edition of Kupperman's introduction to Asian philosophy via its canonical texts. Kupperman ranges from the Upanishads to the Bhagavad Gita through Confucius to Zen Buddhism, walking students through the texts, conveying the vitality and appeal of the works, and explaining their philosophical roots. Kupperman has made revisions throughout the text, clarifying where necessary, and added a new chapter on al-Arabi's The Bezels of Wisdom, a classic of Islamic Sufism. Acquista Ora

The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions: Straight Advice on

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ivey, Anna, PUBLISHER: Harvest Books, As dean of admissions at the University of Chicago Law School, Anna Ivey decided the fate of thousands of law school applicants. In this book-the first of its kind by a former law school admissions officer-she draws on her expertise to cover topics from the application and the essay to the interview and the recommendations, touching on hot-button issues like how much the LSAT, ethnicity, and age really matter. Offering an insider's advice on how to produce the very best application, this guide gives straight answers to questions such as: -What kind of essay should I write to set me apart from the rest of the pack? -Should I explain my low LSAT score, my D in chemistry, my attention deficit disorder, my time in rehab? - Is law school worth the debt I'll face when I graduate? Full of invaluable examples and anecdotes about real admissions decisions, The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions is certain to become the new bible for would-be law students everywhere.

Harry Potter Collectors Plush The Monster Book of Monsters

This book is quite informative on The Care of Magical Creatures, but the student usually finds it difficult to access the information within due to the book,s unfortunate tendency to try and bite off the reader,s fingers. The only way to subdue the book is to stroke its spine, upon which the book opens placidly.It measures 14 in height, 12 inches in width 4 inches in depth.

Espresso Quick Reference Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Janssen, Phillip, PUBLISHER: Eightball Books, This revised, updated edition includes over espresso and Italian soda recipes. "Espresso Quick Reference Guide" also includes a complete ingredient index, as well as endless coffee and other related trivia, and the hottest trends Learn about the history of coffee, how to prepare the perfect cup, espresso equipment, how to grow, harvest, process and roast the coffee bean and much more.

The American Cowboy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Will, PUBLISHER: Mountain Press Publishing Company, "The American Cowboy spans three generations of cowboys in the American West, from the young trail boss of the very first cattle drive from Texas north to the railroads, to his grandson, born after the open range had been fenced in. Discover the danger and thrill of life on the frontier as the history of the cowboy unfolds through the expansion of the cattle business, the growth of the railroads, and the coming of the farmer. Will James brings to life the spirit of the American cowboy that will never die.

The Employer's Guide to the Family & Medical Leave ACT

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pfadenhauer, Diane M., PUBLISHER: Datamotion Publishing LLC, Enacted in , the Family and Medical Leave Act has emerged as one of the most difficult of employment laws for employers to administer. In addition most states have enacted similar or complimentary legislation. This indispensable guide discusses the FMLA's basics as well as the latest requirements which were implemented as the result of the National Defense Authorization Act of . Specific topics covered include coverage, leave entitlements, employer and employee rights and obligations, record keeping and enforcement, the impact of other federal and state laws, an overview of specific state legislation and specific rule applicable to employees of schools.

Mastering Emergency Medicine: A Practical Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Trivedy, Chetan R. / Hall, Mathew / Parfitt, Andrew, PUBLISHER: Royal Society of Medicine Press, Mastering Emergency Medicine is a concise textbook that covers everything that candidates need to know in order to pass the College of Emergency Medicine's (CEM) membership examination (MCEM) to enter training, and to pass the fellowship examination (FCEM) to complete their Certificate of Specialist Training. The book takes a practical approach to the subject, which makes it an invaluable blueprint for management of cases that trainees will come across in their everyday work, as well as providing a highly detailed revision guide for the OSCE exams.

Back to Eden-: The Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kloss, Jethro / Kloss, J. / Moffet, Promise K., PUBLISHER: Lotus Press (WI), Now in its expanded, updated revised edition with a new index to make the book easier to use, this is the original classic text (with more than 4 million copies sold) that helped create the natural foods industry. It remains today one of the major texts on herbs, natural diet and lifestyle and wholistic health. This is the authorized Kloss family edition with the family archival photographs and reminiscences included.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Performance Appraisals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Margrave, Adele / Gorden, Robert, PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam, For managers and small business owners, this book is a practical guide to preparing and presenting performance reviews. It discusses the primary types of appraisals, how you can make sure your program is within the law, and provides useful information on how to approach touchy subjects. Small business owners will find instructions on how to set up a program, what training resources are available, and where to find the latest information on state and federal laws.

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the ASVAB

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Laura Stradley Robin Kavanagh, PUBLISHER: Alpha Books, NA

The Heart Sutra A Comprehensive Guide to the Classic of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kazuaki Tanahashi, PUBLISHER: Shambhala Publications Incorporated, NA

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World Wide Web

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kent, Peter, PUBLISHER: Que, The World Wide Web (WWW) is the most innovative and easy-to-use part of the Internet, and with this book even intimidated beginners can get online and get productive. The lighthearted style of the book ensures easy, comfortable learning. -- Shows how to choose and use a WWW browser, find free viewers, and publish documents on the Web -- Full-color tear-out card gives quick reminders of Web basics -- The best tutorial for first-time users who are eager to learn their way around this exciting Internet service

Advent and Christmas with Fulton J. Sheen: Daily Scripture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sheen, Fulton J. / Bauer, Judy, PUBLISHER: Liguori Publications, Beginning with the first day of Advent and continuing through the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, these selections from the immortal pen of Fulton J. Sheen encourage readers to explore the essence and promise of the season. Those looking to grow in their prayer life and become more attuned to the joy of Advent and Christmas will find a wonderful guide in this spiritual companion.

Images of the Earth: A Guide to Remote Sensing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Drury, S. A. / Drury, Stephen, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Remote sensing has revolutionized our knowledge of the Earth but serious accounts of the science are rarely accessible to students without backgrounds in mathematics and physics. This entertaining book provides a solution, using over 200 illustrations to introduce to a general audience the science of remote sensing and what it has taught us about the Earth. The author begins with a discussion of image processing, human perception of pictures, and techniques for enhancing pictures to suit the eye. The core of the book then examines in detail every facet of the Earth's surface, including the ocean depths, the paths of hurricanes, the productivity of forests and farms, the locations of mineral deposits, and the impact of human activity and natural catastrophes.

Bulbs and Tubers: The Complete Guide to Flowers from Bulbs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Noordhuis, Klaas T. / Benvie, Sam, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, This book contains information on all the pertinent facts of bulbs and tubers, including: advice on the best bulbs and tubers to grow in various seasons; what to look for when buying new bulbs; how to propagate and much more.

The jungle book

Rudyard Kipling Here are the famous stories of how Mowgli came to the wolf pack, learned the law of the jungle from Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, and Kaa the python, and killed the evil tiger Shere Khan. (cod. I_)

The French Revolution:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Peter, PUBLISHER: Longman, "This book, the latest in the best-selling Seminar Studies in History series, provides readers with an accessible and succinct introduction to the French Revolution, one of the most exciting and important periods in modern history. The author examines the events leading up to the revolution, the revolution itself, and the aftermath. The Assessment and Documents sections of the book will be particulalry helpful for the reader to understanding the French Revolution For those interested in French History or the French Revolution

The Thinking Fan's Guide to Baseball 3 Ed

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Koppett, Leonard, PUBLISHER: Total Sports, Originally published in , this book by the dean of American sportswriters explores every facet of America's favorite sport: batting, pitching, and fielding; the use of statistics and the importance of scouting; the media; and the powers that govern the business. In tracing baseball's evolution through the past 150 years, it offers fresh insight into the workings of the game and the personalities who drive it. Author Leonard Koppett writes for the fan who would rather read about the realities of the sport than the myths that surround it. This insider's guide looks at the way baseball people approach each task, and the way they ultimately succeed or fail.

Real Estate Buying/Selling Guide for Washington

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Covello, Charles J., PUBLISHER: Self-Counsel Press, A house is perhaps the largest single purchase made by the average consumer. Even so, few people understand what they are buying or how they are paying for it. Written by a specialist in real estate law, this practical guide emphasizes solutions to the problems involved in real estate transactions, and provides an excellent introduction to the field of real estate for both the buyer and seller.

10 Minute Guide to OS/2 2.1

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyson, Herb / Tyson, Herbert, PUBLISHER: Alpha Books, This guide quickly teaches readers how to navigate the latest version of OS/2. Effective, 10-minute lessons teach the most crucial features of this operating environment. -- Features a Quick Reference of the most often-used features of the latest version of OS/2 -- Over 20 mini-tutorials teach specific tasks in 10 minutes or less -- Offers Plain English definitions for unfamiliar terms -- Focuses on the commands and features of the Presentation Manager

The Essence of Time

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tiezzi, Enzo / Tiezzi, E. / Computational Mechanics, PUBLISHER: Computational Mechanics, With the ever-accelerating pace of daily life, the modern age seems to demand that science, too, should respond at speed. In this book Tiezzi highlights the continuity between the physical-mathematic and humanistic sciences. He also urges us to reflect on the tempo of the modern era, and to contrast it with the brilliance and complexity of the human relationship with a living world. An illuminating guide to the key scientific ideas of our time which relate ecology with economy with the laws of thermodynamics, and those that highlight an understanding of the human relationship with planet earth, the text traces themes such as entropy to negentropy, flux of energy and material and information. The result is an exploration of great scientific depth and the most complete historical survey to date of the ideas behind ecological economics.

The Backyard Bowyer The Beginner's Guide to Building

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tomihama Nicholas, PUBLISHER: My Purple Toes LLC, NA

The Peasant and the Raj: Studies in Agrarian Society and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stokes, Eric / Stokes, E. T., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, These twelve essays explore the nature of south Asian agrarian society and examine the extent to which it changed during the period of British rule. The central focus of the book is directed to peasant agitation and violence and four of the studies look at the agrarian explosion that formed the background to the Mutiny. The essays give a coherent historical treatment of the Indian peasant world, and the paperback edition of this successful book will be of interest to the student of peasant studies and to the sociologist as well as to development economists and agronomists generally.

Hydrangeas: A Gardeners' Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lawson-Hall, Toni / Rotheva, Brian / Rothera, Brian, PUBLISHER: Timber Press (OR), The authors, keepers of the National Hydrangea Collection in the U.K., have consulted with growers in the U.S. and Europe to suggest the most desirable cultivars of these handsome, long-flowering shrubs.

Vietnam Business Guide: Getting Started in Tomorrow's Market

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vierra, Kimberly / Vierra, Brian, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A practical guide to the realities of doing business in Vietnam. There is a great deal of naivety among companies going into the Vietnam market. People see the amazing growth rates and the fantastic business opportunities. But they don't see the corruption, pollution, poor infrastructure and immature work force that are all byproducts of the war and resulting political situation in the country.

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