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Wood Framing Portable Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hutchings, Jonathan F., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, -- Provides answers to all the questions that builders have about wood framing -- from estimating and specifying to on-site problems -- Features a compact design that makes it the perfect easy-to-carry, on-the-job tool -- Enables builders to avoid errors and code violations while saving time and money -- Includes chapters on engineered wood products and new code requirements for seismic connectors and hurricane hold-downs

Philosophy: 100 Essential Thinkers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stokes, Philip, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, Who am I? What is justice? What does it mean to live a good life? Many of the fundamental questions of philosophy are questions that we begin to ask ourselves as young adults when we look at the world around us, at ourselves, and try to make sense of things. This engaging and accessible book invites the reader to explore the questions and arguments of philosophy through the work of one hundred of the greatest thinkers within the Western intellectual tradition. Covering philosophical, scientific, political and religious thought over a period of years, Philosophy will serve as an excellent guide for those interested in knowing about individual thinkers--such as Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau and Nietzsche, to name just a few--and the questions and observations that inspired them to write. By presenting individual thinkers, details of their lives and the concerns and circumstances that motivated them, this book makes philosophy come to life as a relevant and meaningful approach to thinking about the contemporary world. A lucid and engaging book full of thought-provoking quotations, as well as clear explanations and definitions, "Philosophy "is sure to encourage students and laymen alike to investigate further.

Nolo's Everyday Law Book: Answers to Your Most Frequently

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Irving, Shae, J.D., PUBLISHER: NOLO, Compiled by Nolo's team of attorney-editors and written in our straightforward, plain-English style, this book provides answers to the legal questions that come up every day. Organized by topic, it steers readers clear of legal potholes involving: -- divorce -- credit -- workplace rights -- wills -- estate planning -- lemon laws -- child support -- criminal law -- patent, copyrights and trademarks -- and much more.

Winning: The Answers: Confronting 74 of the Toughest

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Welch, Jack / Welch, Suzy, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, In "Winning," their international bestseller, Jack and Suzy Welch created a rare document, both a philosophical treatise on fundamental business practices and a gritty how-to manual, all of it delivered with Jack's trademark candor and can-do optimism. It seemed as if "no other management book," in the words of legendary investor Warren E. Buffett, would "ever be needed." Instead, "Winning" uncovered an insatiable thirst to talk about work. Since the book's publication, the Welches have received literally thousands of questions from college students and seasoned professionals alike, on subjects ranging from leadership and global competition to tough bosses and building teamwork. Indeed, questions about virtually every business and career challenge have poured in--some familiar, others surprising, many urgent and probing, and all of them powerfully real. "Winning: The Answers" takes on the most relevant of these questions, and in doing so, its candid, hard-hitting responses expand and extend the conversation Jack and Suzy Welch began with "Winning." It is a dialogue that is sure to be both compelling and immensely useful to anyone and everyone engaged in the vital work of helping an organization grow and thrive.

Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wolfelt, Alan D. / Deberry, John, PUBLISHER: Companion Press (CO), Explains the important difference between grief and mourning and answers the questions to allow mourner's to allow themselves to grieve.

The Unexpected Letter

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stahl, Hilda, PUBLISHER: Tyndale Kids, This series has been popular with young girls for over two decades, and the updated series is sure to be a favorite of this generation too. Elizabeth Gail Dobbs ("Libby") is a foster child and the newest member of the Johnson family. Libby's new Christian family leads her to a relationship with God and teaches her about love. Throughout the series Libby learns about the power of prayer, how to love her enemies, and how to rely on God. In #10 "The Unexpected Letter," Libby learns that her birth mother is coming to take her away from the Johnsons, and she panics. How could God let this happen to her?

Case Files: Psychiatry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Toy, Eugene C. / Klamen, Debra L., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing, The closest a student can get to the wards without seeing patients Designed to teach through clinical cases, this text offers 60 of the most common clinical problems in psychiatry along with case discussion questions, clinical pearls, key terms and concepts, and USMLE-style questions and answers to reinforce learning. This is an excellent study guide for the psychiatry shelf exam and the USMLE Step 2.

The Light Bulb: And How It Changed the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pollard, Michael / Michael Pollard, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, History and Invention traces the historical development and diverse applications of three key technological innovations -- the clock, the wheel, and the light bulb -- and explores their impact on the course of human history. Laid out in easily accessible, two-page spreads and enhanced by scores of full-color photos, drawings, and maps, each volume supplies clear and vividly illustrated answers to the questions young people have about the technology they use every day. This volume first reviews the electric inventions that preceded Edison's light bulb -- the battery, the telegraph, and the telephone -- and then explains how electricity has been generated, supplied, and used ever since.

Ht Draw 101 Monsters

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Dan, PUBLISHER: Top That Pub, These 48-page books are brilliant for any young child wanting to learn how to draw. The books include simple step-by-step black and white illustrations to follow to make the learning process easy and fun. Once these titles have been mastered the budding young artists will be ready and prepared to try some amazing drawings of their own

Georgia Jeopardy!: Answers & Questions about Our State!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marsh, Carole, PUBLISHER: Gallopade International, This reproducible book features categories of your state to build quick-thinking skills. The categories includes missions, animals, landmarks, flag facts, ancestors, politics, settlers, statehood, trivia, first, potpourri and more.

About Time Seasons 12 to 17

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miles, Lawrence / Wood, Tat, PUBLISHER: Mad Norwegian Press, Constituting the largest reference work on "Doctor Who" ever written, the six-volume "About Time" strives to become the ultimate reference guide to the world's longest-running science fiction program. Written by Lawrence Miles ("Faction Paradox") and long-time sci-fi commentator Tat Wood, "About Time" focuses on the continuity of "Doctor Who" (its characters, alien races and the like), but also examines the show as a work of social commentary. In particular, Miles and Wood dissect the politics and social issues that shaped the show during its unprecedented 26-year run (from to ), detailing how the issues of the day influenced this series. As part of this grand opus, About Time 4 examines "Doctor Who" Seasons 12 to to )-starring Tom Baker, the actor who popularized the show in America. Among other things, About Time 4 examines how the show's "Gothic horror" phase and its aftermath, plus answers such vitally important "Who" questions as "Where (and When) is Gallifrey?" and "Why Couldn't the BBC Just Have Spent More Money?"

What the Bleep Do We Know!?: Discovering the Endless

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Arntz, William / Chasse, Betsy / Vicente, Mark, PUBLISHER: Health Communications, Everyone is still talking about the movie What the Bleep Do We Know ? Now comes the paperback edition of the book based on the mind-boggling movie that grossed $11 million in the U.S. alone. As the movie did, this book compels readers to ask themselves Great Questions that will recreate their lives as they know them. With the help of fourteen leading quantum physicists, scientists and spiritual thinkers, this book guides readers on a course from the scientific to the spiritual, and from the universal to the deeply personal. Along the way, it asks such questions as: Are we seeing the world as it really is? What are thoughts made of? What is the relationship between our thoughts and our world? Are we biologically addicted to certain emotions? How can I create my day every day? What the Bleep answers this question and others through an innovative, new approach to self-help and spirituality that's far different--and more exciting--than anything else on bookshelves. More than twenty short, focused, interactive chapters take readers on a journey that will integrate the answers to these Great Questions into every aspect of their lives.

New Testament Theology: A New Study of the Thematic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scott, J. Julius, Jr., PUBLISHER: Mentor, Julius Scott has a passion for the New Testament but he thinks that most people read it without seeing half that is going on He carefully unfolds 7 themes in the New Testament by answering these 7 questions. 1. Who is Jesus? 2. What must I do to be saved? 3. How should a Christian live? 4. What is the Church? 5. What is the church's relation to society? 6. How shall it end? 7. What does the New Testament teach us about God? These are vital questions for all Christians, indeed the answers to them will inform and influence every aspect of our lives. Dr. Scott carefully brings together all the evidence from the New Testament to help us do just that. If you intend to look at the New Testament as a collection of unconnected writings, or if you have doubts about it's role in guiding your life, then take this opportunity to get yourself informed

Making the Bridegroom's Speech: Know What to Say and When to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bowden, John, John, PUBLISHER: How to Books, What are the golden rules of speech making? How should you respond to the toast to the bride and groom? And which people do you need to thank and how? The answers to all these questions and more are here in this much-needed book. Now you can make your wedding day speech memorable for all the right reasons -- Add sincerity, sparkle and humor -- Enjoy the big day

106 Questions Children Ask about Our World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyndale Publishers / Lucas, Daryl J. / Veerman, David R., PUBLISHER: Tyndale Kids, Sixth in the Questions Children Ask series, "106 Questions" focuses on kids' natural curiosity about such topics as cultures, countries, religions, and politics.

Using the Internet as a Reference

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sauers, Michael, PUBLISHER: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Can't find the answers you're looking for online? Here is the book that will answer your questions. You'll learn how to dramatically extend your library's ability to provide current, complete, and accurate answers to an amazing array of questions. Topics include when to use and how to evaluate both print and Internet sources, strategies for quickly answering ready reference questions using the Internet, when to use an Internet search engine or directory site, strategies for using them effectively, and techniques for handling more complex reference questions. Designed as an individualized workshop between two covers, you'll also find tips for creating your own "Reference Web Page," and descriptions of sites the author has found useful, including metasites and "online vertical files." A companion Web site keeps site information up-to-date. If you work at a reference desk in any type of library in any capacity, this book is for you.

Brave New Pond

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holm, Jennifer L. / Holm, Matt, PUBLISHER: Random House Books for Young Readers, He's baa-ack It's a brand new school year for everyone's favorite AMOEBA Will Squish finally get to sit with the cool kids at lunch? Will Pod stop the giant asteroid from destroying the world? Will the LEECHES be the end of Super Amoeba? And what makes cafeteria nachos so delicious anyway? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Squish's second electrifying, action-packed adventure--"Squish: Brave New Pond."

The Core of Japanese Democracy: Latent Interparty Politics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kuroda, Yasumasa, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, The book uses an original language-based bilayer theory to throw light on the secretive structure of power in the Japanese Diet, its national parliament, and relates its findings to Japanese parliamentary democracy in historical perspective. In so doing, the book answers questions about the latent policymaking process of Japanese politics that resulted in a reduction of social alienation and disorganization while Japan industrialized. Industrialization significantly reduced poverty and increased the size of the middle class, enabling the nation to move towards democracy. The reader will see why socialists were so quixotically dogmatic toward conservatives to the point of absurdity during the Cold War period. Yet, they were able to form a coalition government following the end of Cold War era.

Physical Diagnosis

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reteguiz, Jo-Ann, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing, 500 USMLE-style questions and answers referenced to core textbooks and journal articles Complete explanations discuss right and wrong answer options All questions are reviewed by students who have recently passed the exams

The Berenstain Bears Learn about Strangers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berenstain, Stan / Berenstain, Jan, PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books, When Papa Bear tells the cubs why they should never talk to strangers, Sister begins to view all strangers as evil until Mama brings some common sense to the problem. "The Bears' rules for safe conduct among strangers are listed on the last pages, including a rule about the privacy of a bear's body. A good book to start awareness in young children."--"School Library Journal."

Tomorrow I Am a Big Sister, But Today I Am Me

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Munoz, Ruby / Maes, Ame, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, In her first time out as a childrenas book author, Ruby Munoz embraces the community of toddlers and those who nurture them with the debut release of Tomorrow I Am a Big Sister, But Today I Am Me, a sweet portrait of a young motheras reassurance to her child about the pending arrival of a new baby and how the child becomes part of the process.

The Big Questions: How to Find Your Own Answers to Life's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Das, Lama Surya, PUBLISHER: Rodale Press, The best-selling author of "Awakening the Buddha Within" addresses life's most provocative and tantalizing questions simply, directly, and powerfully. Every life is a journey through the unknown. Along the way, however, we tend to encounter the same perplexing questions again and again. Some are cosmic enigmas that have always tested the human mind: What is my purpose in life? What happens after I die? Others are puzzles presented by daily life in modern society: What, if anything, justifies assisted suicide? What is my personal responsibility to the homeless? According to Lama Surya Das, one of the foremost Western Buddhist scholars and teachers, the more we seek to resolve these mysteries, the more fully we live. Along with his own personal beliefs, the author presents a variety of thoughtful points of view representing different schools of Buddhism, other religions, spirituality in general, and pragmatism. "The Big Questions" challenges readers in the most stimulating and thoughtful way to formulate individual, authentic responses to life's big questions.

Running Microsoft Windows Professional

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stinson, Craig / Siechert, Carl, PUBLISHER: Microsoft Press, This premier reference delivers authoritative, one-stop coverage for using the Windows Professional operating system. Users at all levels get the answers they need to put this new platform to work -- with everything from concise, to-the-point procedures to more detailed explanations and extensive cross referencing. Offering comprehensive information in a format optimized for navigability, users find ready answers about specific tasks and functions -- including setting up software and peripherals, customizing the desktop, Internet access, easy-administration features, and much more.

The Dwarves

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heitz, Markus / Spencer, Sally-Ann, PUBLISHER: Orbit, For countless millennia, the dwarves of the FifthlingKingdom have defended the stone gateway into Girdlegard. Many and varied foes have hurled themselves against the portal and died attempting to breach it. No man or beast has ever succeeded. Until now... Abandoned as a child, Tungdil the blacksmith labors contentedly in the land of Ionandar, the only dwarf in a kingdom of men. Although he does not want for friends, Tungdil is very much aware that he is alone - indeed, he has not so much as set eyes on another dwarf. But all that is about to change. Sent out into the world to deliver a message and reacquaint himself with his people, the young foundling finds himself thrust into a battle for which he has not been trained. Not only his own safety, but the life of every man, woman and child in Girdlegard depends upon his ability to embrace his heritage. Although he has many unanswered questions, Tungdil is certain of one thing: no matter where he was raised, he is a true dwarf. And no one has ever questioned the courage of the Dwarves.

A Mother's Guide to Raising Healthy Children--Naturally

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frederick, Sue E., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, "A wonderful book for any mother interested in enhancing her child's health. Replete with natural and effective things to do for common childhood problems such as colds, fevers, sore throats, etc.; it is also an overview of the benefits that natural medicine has to offer you and your child... A great book to have on hand before and after your child arrives." -- Janet Zand, IAc, OMD, author of "Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child" and "Smart Medicine for Healthier Living" "Children may not come into the world with an instruction book, but Frederick's book is a good place to start to learn how to use foods, nutrients, natural medicines, and simple spiritual advice to raise a healthy, wise child." -- Dana Unman, MPH, author of "Homeopathic Medicines for Children and Infants" and "Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines" "A Mother's Guide to Raising Healthy Children--Naturally" provides the necessary building blocks for you to help your child thrive in body, mind, and spirit. Based on up-to-date, practical advice from top experts in the field of natural medicine, this essential resource will answer your questions and allay your concerns and fears about numerous health decisions-from the benefits of breast-feeding to the diversity of views about immunizations to natural approaches to common childhood illnesses. Sue Frederick has been an editor and writer in the natural products industry for many years. She is presently the editor-in-chief of HealthShop.com, an educational resource Web site dedicated to bringing helpful and scientifically accurate health information to the consumer.

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