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Making Jack Falcone: An Undercover FBI Agent Takes Down a
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Garcia, Joaquin / Levin, Michael, PUBLISHER: Touchstone Books, "Petey Chops wasn't kicking up. And if he didn't start soon, he was going to get whacked." So begins "Making Jack Falcone, " the extraordinary true story of an undercover FBI agent's years-long investigation of the Gambinos, which resulted in a string of arrests that crippled the organized crime family. But long before Joaquin "Jack" Garcia found himself wearing a wire with some of the Mafia's top capos, he was one of the FBI's unlikeliest recruits. A Cuban-born American, Jack graduated from Quantico standing six-foot-four and weighing 300 pounds -- not your typical G-man. Jack's stature soon proved an asset as the FBI looked to place agents undercover with drug smugglers, counterfeiters, and even killers. Jack became one of the few FBI agents dedicated solely to undercover work. Using a series of carefully created aliases, Jack insinuated himself in the criminal world, from the Badlands of Philadelphia, where he was a gregarious money launderer, to the streets of Miami, where an undercover Garcia moved stolen and illicit goods and brought down dirty cops. Jack jumped at the opportunity to infiltrate the shadowy world of La Cosa Nostra, but how would the Cuban-American convince wiseguys that he was one of their own, a Sicilian capable of "earning his button" -- getting made in the Mafia? For the first time, the FBI created a special "mob school" for Jack, teaching him how to eat, talk, and "think" like a wiseguy. And it wasn't long before the freshly minted Jack Falcone found himself under the wing of one of the Gambinos' old school capos, Greg DePalma. DePalma, who cared for an ailing John Gotti in prison, introduced Falcone to his world of shakedowns, beatings, and envelopes of cash, never suspecting that one of his trusted crew members was a federal agent. A page-turning account of the struggle between law enforcement and organized crime that will rank with such classic stories as "Donnie Brasco, Serpico, " and "Wiseguy, Making Jack Falcone" is an unforgettable trip into America's underworld through the eyes of a highly decorated FBI veteran.
Transforming HR: Creating Value Through People
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Withers, Mark / Williamson, Mark / Reddington, Martin, PUBLISHER: Butterworth-Heinemann, HR practitioners are under ever-increasing pressure to transform and deliver greater value to their organizations. The HR transformation agenda involves the effective use of technology, outsourcing and development of HR capability to provide high quality internal support, but reliable guidance on how to make this transformational change happen can be hard to come by. Transforming HR, 2nd edition offers robust, practical advice on changing the way human resource management is undertaken in organisations, walking you through the transformational process from initial planning to the evaluation of outcomes. The authors draw on their experiences and those of leading HR practitioners to address the critical questions and present the latest research in the area to inform your decisions and approach to transformation. Since the first edition of the book many organisations have restructured their HR functions and invested in better HR information systems but with new issues emerging all the time, the journey towards transformation must continue. To support this journey with tried and tested experience and insights, the new edition features: * New chapters on HR's value proposition, Web 2.0 and benefits realisation to demonstrate their critical role in transformation * Cutting edge research on the experience of line managers and the use of Web 2.0/social media technology by HR to bring you up to speed on emerging topics * Views and experience of senior practitioners drawn from a broader organizational base to enrich the discussion and knowledge-base * A chapter structure more closely allied to the HR change cycle * Closing considerations of the challenges that HR must face in the near future to realise the promise of HR transformation Intended as an inspiring, hands-on guide to planning, implementing and evaluating transformation strategies, Transforming HR, 2nd edition is an essential companion as you work to increase the value of HR in your organization. * An inspiring, hands-on guide to planning, implementing and evaluating transformation strategies to help you increase the value of HR in your organization * New chapters on HR's value proposition, Web 2.0 and benefits realisation to demonstrate their critical role in transformation * Cutting edge research on topics such as the use of social media technology by HR, with views and experience from senior practitioners across a broad range of organizations
(CD Musica) N.3 CD Soul Electric - Rhythm - Blues
N. 3 CDs Soul / Electric / Rhythm / Blues "Compilation" CD 1 Titolo: Soul & Blues (edizione Il Grande ROCK) Genere: Compilation Artisti e Canzoni: 01. Jimmy Smith - Honky Tonk 02. Jimmy Smith - Farther On Up The Road 03. Albert King - Corina Corina 04. Albert King - She Caught The Katy And Left Me A Mule To Ride 05. Little Milton - Eight Men And Four Women 06. Jimmy Whiterspoon - Baby, Baby, Baby 07. Hank Crawford (with Leon Thomas) - You Send Me 08. Ruth Brown - Nobody Knows You (When You're Down And Out) 09. Staple Singer - Drown Yourself 10. Albert King - For The Love Of A Woman CD 2 Titolo: Electric Blues (edizione Il Grande ROCK) Genere: Compilation Artisti e Canzoni: 01. Albert King - I'll Play The Blues For You (Parts 1 And 2) 02. Albert King - Breaking Up Somebody's Home 03. Little Milton - Blue Monday 04. Johnnie Taylor - Part Time Love 05. Lightnin' Hopkins - Got To Move Your Baby 06. Lightnin' Hopkins - I'm Taking A Devil Of A Change 07. Lightnin' Hopkins - I Got Tired 08. John Lee Hooker - Please Don't Go 09. John Lee Hooker - Teachin' The Blues 10. Albert King - Sun Gone Down (Take 2) CD 3 Titolo: Rhythm & Blues (edizione Il Grande ROCK) Genere: Compilation Artisti e Canzoni: 01. Ben E. King - Stand by me 02. Otis Redding - (Sittin' on) The dock of the bay 03. Wilson Pickett - In the midnight hour 04. Aretha Franklin - Think 05. Aretha Franklin - Respect 06. Otis Redding - These arms of mine 07. Sam & Dave - Soul man 08. Percy Sledge - When a man loves a woman 09. Otis Redding - I've been loving you too long 10. The Dritters - Under the boardwalk 11. Sam & Dave - Hold on, I'm comin' 12. King Floyd - Groove me 13. Aretha Franklin - Don't play that song (You lied) 14. Arthur Conley - Sweet soul music 15. Ray Charles - Hallelujah, I love her so 16. Ray Charles - What'd I say (Parts 1&2) Condizione dei CD: USATI ma Funzionanti (Dischi Perfetti)
Asus ASUS H81M-C 90MB0GT0-M0EAY0 - Gar.ITALIA
Intel LGA , i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium/ Celeron, Intel H81, 2 x DIMM 16GB DDR MHz, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x 1, 1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCI, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s, 2 x SATA 3Gb/s, Gigabit Ethernet, mATX ASUS H81M-C. Tipi di memoria supportati: DDR3-SDRAM, tipo di slot di memoria: DIMM, Velocità di memoria supportate: MHz. Famiglia processore: Intel, Processori compatibili: Celeron, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Pentium, Socket processore: Socket H3 (LGA ). Interfacce HDD supportate: Seriale ATA II, Serial ATA III. Controller LAN: Realtek RTLG, Tipo di interfaccia Ethernet: Gigabit. Componente per: PC, Motherboard chipset family: Intel, Chipset scheda madre: Intel H81 New UEFI BIOS – friendlier and more intuitive Exclusive EZ Mode adds useful info to become even easier Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS provides the smoothest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS, and now features more intuitive functions to quickly take you to favorite BIOS pages and frequently-accessed settings through custom shortcuts. You can even write quick notes in-BIOS for future reference, view an activity log of setting changes and modifications, and rename SATA ports. EZ Mode has a whole new look, upgraded with extra-friendly capabilities like detailed fan controls, XMP profile settings, SATA information, and fast clock adjustment. Together, these perfect your BIOS experience. USB 3.0 Boost (UASP Support) 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0 ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) in Windows 8. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to already fast USB 3.0 performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without any user interaction. World’s 1st USB 3.0 UASP support – instantly 170% faster. - Complete USB 3.0 solution – performance boost under Turbo Mode or UASP Mode for most USB devices. - Simple plug and boost – auto detection design ensures best performance. Q-Slot Effortless PCI Express component removal Press the Q-Slot clip lightly, and graphics cards just pop out. The large winged clip is easy to reach so you don’t have to struggle with installing or removing even the biggest graphics cards. ASUS Boot Setting Multiple startup options Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PC’s startup process. You can shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds* for a smoother user experience under Windows 8, and even previous versions of Windows. Also, you can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, and quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved and persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on. AI Suite 3 One-stop access to innovative ASUS features ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand new user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger monitors. It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Intel® LGAth Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Ready This motherboard supports Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Intel® H81 Express Chipset The Intel® H81 Express chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGAth generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It natively supports up to two USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rates than USB 2.0. Moreover, the Intel® H81 Express chipset also supports iGPU functionality, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance. GreenASUS Motherboards are EU Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, which requires products meet high efficiency standards with regards to energy consumption. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient products through design and innovation that reduce the carbon footprint of products and thus mitigate ecological impact.
Giochi videogiochi per PS2 Playstation 2
Accanto al titolo c'è il prezzo. Accetto qualsiasi tipo di pagamento, posso spedire in tutta Italia a partire da 2€. Tutti i titoli sono versione PLT 50 cent bulletproof 3 Alla ricerca di Nemo 3 Athens Call Of Duty l'ora degli eroi 5 Canis Canem Edit 4 Crash Bandicoot L'ira di Cortex 15 Dalla russia con amore 3 Dead or Alive 2 2 Devil May Cry 3 Devil May Cry 2 4 Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2 4 Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 5 Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4 Eye Toy Play 2 2 Eye Toy Play Sports 2 EyeToy Play 2 FIFA 08 2 FIFA 10 3 Fifa Football Fifa Street 2 Fifa Street 2 3 Final Fantasy X 3 Gli incredibili 3 God Of War 8 Gran turismo 3 A-Spec 3 Gran Turismo 4 3 Gran turismo Concept Tokyo Geneva 4 Grand Theft Auto III 4 Grand Theft Auto san andreas 5 Grand Theft Auto Vice City 5 Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories 3 Harry Potter e la Camera dei Segreti 9 Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 3 I simpson il videogioco 5 Jak and Daxter the precursor legacy 3 Jak II Renegade 5 Jak X 5 James Bond 007 agent under fire 3 James Bond 007 Nightfire 6 Juiced 3 Killzone 3 Kingdom hearts 8 Kingdom Hearts II 9 Medal of Honor Frontline 3 Medal of Honor Rising Sun 3 Medal of honor vanguard 4 Mortal Kombat deadly alliance 5 MotoGP 2 MotoGp3 3 MotoGP4 3 Need For Speed Carbon 4 Need for speed Most wanted 3 Need for Speed Underground 4 Onimusha Warlords 4 Pirati dei Caraibi ai confini del mondo 2 Prince Of Persia I Due Troni 3 Prince Of Persia Le Sabbie Del Tempo 2 Prince of Persia Spirito Guerriero 4 Pro Evolution Soccer 2 Pro Evolution Soccer Pro Evolution Soccer Pro Evolution Soccer Pro Evolution Soccer 4 2 Pro Evolution Soccer 6 2 Ratchet & Clank 3 4 Ratchet & Clank Fuoco a volontà 6 Ratchet Gladiator 5 Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc 4 Rayman raving rabbids 3 Rayman Revolution 2 Shrek 2 3 Silent Hill 2 Director's Cut 15 Smackdown Here comes the pain 2 SmackDown vs Raw 2 SmackDown vs Raw Socom U.S. Navy Seals 3 Soulcalibur III 3
33 giri edizione limitata DJ Quicksilver FREE Remix Edition
Vinile 33 giri originale stereo EDIZIONE LIMITATA (musica TECNO anni '90) prodotto in Germania nel con etichetta DOS OR DIE Recordings-under DOG (UD 012). Brani musicali: Lato A: -FREE Hard Flow Remix Lato B: -SYNPHONICA Club Mix -BELLISSIMA DJ Phillip Mix Valutazione: Copertina: G (buono) vinile: EX (eccellente) Prezzo richiesto euro 20 + spese di spedizione da Merano (BZ) Tabella valutazione vinili a 45 a 33 giri: MINT or SS (MN) Disco in PERFETTE condizioni praticamente nuovo con ancora l' elettricità statica di fabbricazione presente sul disco, la copertina ed i vari inserti sono Impeccabili, in taluni casi ancora Sigillato (SS). Dischi di queste condizioni sono difficilissimi da reperire, in alcuni casi Impossibili. Le quotazioni possono raggiungere cifre veramente elevate. EXCELLENT or NEAR MINT (EX, EX+) Disco in ECCELLENTI condizioni, ascoltato da 5 a 10 volte, nessuna presenza di segni, neanche in controluce, la copertina ed i vari inserti non presentano nessun difetto. Disco molto difficile da reperire, con quotazioni elevate. VERY GOOD (VG, VG+, VG-) Disco in OTTIME condizioni, ascoltato poco da volte, è presente qualche piccolo segno sul disco, ma l' ascolto è ancora eccellente. La copertina ed i vari inserti presentano qualche piccolo difetto di usura, ma sono ancora in condizioni ottime. Disco di valutazione alta. GOOD (G, G+, G-) Il disco è in BUONE condizioni, l' ascolto non è perfetto ed è presente qualche leggero rumore di fondo, come scricchiolii vari o elettricità statica. La copertina ed i vari inserti presentano segni di usura o pieghe sugli ancoli. Disco di valutazione media FAIR Il disco è stato usato molto e presenta segni di usura visibili sulle tracce del disco, l' ascolto comincia ad essere poco soddisfacente. La copertina ed i vari inserti presentano evidenti segni di usura e qualche piega evidente. Disco bassa valutazione. POOR Il disco è usato tanto, i solchi cominciano ad essere profondi, l' ascolto è pessimo, il fruscio di sottofondo è costante ed in alcuni casi salta. La copertina in alcune parti è strappata o con la presenza di scritte o rattoppi artigianali di nastro adesivo, gli inserti sono pessimi o mancanti. La valutazione è scarsa. BAD Il disco è praticamente inascoltabile o con presenza di rotture. La copertina è mancante o in condizioni ignobili, gli inserti mancanti o totalmente strappati. La valutazione NULLA
Cantiere del pardo Grand soleil 40 b&c -
Categoria: Barca a vela Tipologia: Cruiser-Regata Anno: Dimensioni: mt x 3.85mt Motorizzazione: AB Volvo Penta D x 40 HP - Diesel Descrizione: Cantiere del Pardo - Grand Soleil 40 B&C - anno Botin & Carkeek and P. Roseo designers Bandiera italiana - CE cat. A 10 persone - Certificato di sicurezza valido fino al Unico proprietario - No leasing - No charter - No regate - Tasse pagate Manutenzioni allo scafo ordinarie annuali Imbarcazione in molto buone condizioni generali ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cantiere del Pardo - Grand Soleil 40 B&C - year Botin & Carkeek and P. Roseo designers Italian flag - CE A 10 people - Italian safety certificate valid until White hull - Teak deck and cockpit - Single steering wheel Long mast with 3 spreaders - Furling genoa drum recessed under deck Teak interior - Light interior upholstery with covers Bow cabin with head - Stern cabin with head with separate shower - Dinette convertible Sail drive membrane replacement '17 - Annual constant engine maintenance Electrical system v - Batteries '15: 3 services and 1 motor - Charger 50 a/h Galvanic isolator - Indel Marine fridge - Boiler – Topthree stowe with 3 burners and oven Eberspacher heating – Alpine radio stereo cd (Iphone/Ipod) speakers int./est. Internal led lights - Fresh water pump - Foot water pump kitchen sink Electric and manual bilge pump - Additional aft cabin porthole Roller blinds and mosquito nets - Cockpit shower - Carbon foldable cockpit table Black steering wheel steering wheel with double spokes - Nomen reclosable climbs Sprayhood - Outboard engine braket - Wheel cover Swimming ladder - Electric windlass w with double control - Delta anchor 50m Chain - Mooring lines - Fenders Silva Nexus Log, Echo, Wind - 3 Jumbo to the mast - Multi Control NX2 to the chart table Autopilot with control unit and hydraulic actuator - Vhf Gps plotter Geonav 7 wide, black box F170, fishfinder transducer, platinum cartography Computers Apple Mac mini 12v screen 15 "touch screen” chart table- Compass - Windex Long Mast with 3 spreaders with original discontinuous rod rigging Hydraulic backstay adjuster – Nordic Mast rigid boom vang - German mainsheet sheet sys Adjustment sheet genoa cars - Harken furling jib with under deck drum 5 Manual Harken ST Winches - 1 Harken Electric Harken Winch – Mainsail cover Dyneema halyards - Dyneema Code Zero halyard 2:1 (no sail) Harken sys for batten mainsail Mainsail, Genoa North Sails Marathon - Mainsail, Genoa North Sails Dacron Fiocco Elvstroem Dacron Italian safety equipment within 50nm with liferaft 8 people Only one Owner - No leasing - No charter - No regattas - Tax paid Annual ordinary hull maintenance Boat in very good general condition Dettagli interni: Scafo bianco - Ponte e pozzetto in teck - Singola timoneria a ruota Albero maggiorato 3 crocette - Rollafiocco con tamburo sottocoperta Interni in teak - Tappezzeria interna con coperture Cabina prua con bagno - Cabina poppa con bagno e doccia separata - Dinette trasformabile Dettagli strumentazione: Silva Nexus Log, Echo, Wind - 3 Jumbo all'albero - Multi Control NX2 al carteggio Autopilota con unità di controllo ed attuatore idraulico - Vhf Gps plotter Geonav 7 wide, black box F170, trasduttore fishfinder, cartografia platinum Computer Apple Mac mini 12v schermo 15” touch screen al carteggio - Bussola - Windex Dettagli armamento: Impianto v - Batterie '15: 3 servizi ed 1 motore - Caricabatterie 50 a/h Isolatore galvanico - Frigo Indel Marine ad accumulo - Boiler - Cucina Topthree 3 fuochi e forno Riscaldamento Eberspacher - Radio stereo CD Alpine (Iphone/Ipod) altoparlanti int./est. Luci Led interne - Autoclave - Pompa pedale acqua dolce lavabo cucina Pompa sentina elettrica e manuale - Oblò supplementare cabina poppa Tendine oscuranti e zanzariere - Doccia pozzetto - Tavolo pozzetto richiudibile in carbonio Ruota timoneria doppi raggi nera - Bitte Nomen richiudibili Sprayhood Supporto motore fuoribordo e portacanna - Copertura per timoneria Scaletta bagno - Salpancore elettrico w con doppio comando - Ancora Delta 50m Catena - Cime ormeggio - Parabordi Dotazioni di sicurezza italiane entro 50nm con zattera per 8 persone Albero 3 crocette, passante, con sartiame in tondino discontinuo originale Tendipaterazzo idraulico Holbmatro - Vang rigido Nordic Mast - Scotta randa alla tedesca Regolazione carrelli scotte Genoa - Rollafiocco Harken con tamburo sottocoperta 5 Winches Harken ST manuali - 1 Winch Harken elettrico per drizze – Copriranda Drizze ed amantiglio in dyneema - Drizza Code Zero 2:1 dyneema (no vela) Rotaia Harken con carrelli per randa steccata Randa, Genoa North Sails Marathon - Randa, Genoa North Sails Dacron Fiocco Elvstroem Dacron
48 Musicassette originali
Vendo lotto di 48 audiocassette. Tutte funzionanti ed in ottimo stato. Alcune(5 o 6) hanno un taglietto laterale o un foro nella custodia in plastica(la posso sostituire con una di cassetta doppiata,ma non sarebbe originale). Tale"taglietto" foro coinvolge in 3 o 4 di queste anche la copertina (sul bordo). Eran effettuati in un negozio di Padova dove acquistavo x marcare articoli scontati(credo). 1. Bob Dylan- Greatest hits 2. " ". -The times the are a changin 3. " ". -Pat Garrett &Billy the kid 4. " ". -Under the Red Sky 5." ". -Saved 6. " ". -Nashville Skyline 7. " ". -Oh mercy 8.America- Hearts 9. The Alarm- Electric Folklore Live 10. David Bowie- Let's dance 11.Tracy Chapman-Crossroads 12.Clannad- Anam 13." ". -Banba 14.Elvis Costello- Spike 15.Crosby,Stills & Nash- Crosby, Stills & Nash 16.Crosby,Stills,Nash& Young- American Dreamcast 17.Green in Red- Gas food lodging 18.Donovan- The very best 19.Bob Geldof The vegetariana of love 20.Bryan Adams- Info the cure 21. Traveling Wilburys- Vol.1 22. " ". - Vol. 3 23. Brian Eno/ David Byrne- My Life in the Bush of gosths 24. Pink Floyd-Relics 25. " ". -Delicate sound of Thunder 1 26. -Delicate sound of Thunder 2 27. Deep purple- The book of taliesyn 28. The Commitments- Soundtrack 29. Francesco De Gregori- Viva l'Italia 30.Kansas- In the Spirit of things 31 Mike Oldfield- Hearthstone moving 32. Johnny Clegg- Cruel,Crazy, beautiful world 33.Sinead O'Connor- I di notte want what I haven't GOT 34. The Beatles Vol.2 35. Paul McCartney- All the best 36. Them- Feauturing Van Morrison 37. The Nottingham Hillbillies- Missing...Presumendo having a good time 38.Chris Rea- New light through old Windows 39.R.e.m.- Lifes Rich pageant 40.Oasis- Be Geremia now. 41.Lou Reed&John Cale- Songs for Stella 42.Tony Esposito- Tamburo 43." ". - As tu as 44.The waterboys- Dream harder 45. Mixage'.Freeway'.Remix'.Five parade 3- I fortissimi di Canale 5,Italia 1,Rete4. Consegna a mano. O con spedizione (+ 10 euro).
Obiettivo Samyang 85mm T1.5 AS IF UMC VDSLR II x Sony
Obiettivo Samyang 85mm T1.5 AS IF UMC VDSLR II x Sony E-Mount Lens Enjoy precise filming with beautiful bokeh - Hybrid aspherical lens (H-ASP) - Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics - Uncoupled aperture and focus gear ring - VDSLR II CINE LENS Acquista su Reset Digitale Semi-telephoto Manual Focus Cine Lens Samyang Optics 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II is a semi-telephoto manual focus cine lens designed for full frame sensor sizes. Cine Lens Features Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II is carefully designed for professional film and video works so the focus gear ring is installed for follow focus system. You may change the aperture quietly and smoothly with the uncoupled aperture gear ring. Also, distance scale and T numbers are marked on both sides of the lens for convenience. Optical Features As Samyang 85mm photo lens does, this VDSLR lens also has an outstanding optical function. Optical lenses feature 9 lenses in 7 groups. Hybrid aspherical lens (H-ASP) has a specially designed curved surface to minimize color aberration and realize exceptional image quality and high contrast throughout center to corner of image even when aperture is fully opened. Samyang 85mm T1.5 II is an inner focus lens. The length of lens does not change when focusing so it is dustproof. Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) technology of Samyang Optics optimizes the light penetration and minimizes flare and ghost. There are 8 aperture blades designed to be almost as a full circle when aperture is closed which expresses starlike ray clearly and beautifully. Hardware Features Samyang VDSLR lens can be used both in photography and cinematography, perfect for amateurs and professionals. The frame of the lens is compact and solid since it is made of high-strength aluminum alloy so trustworthy images can be captured even under inferior environment. Also, detachable petal-shaped lens hood shelter the lens from unnecessary lights. Filter size is 72mm. Available for 10 camera mounts: Canon, Canon-M, Nikon, Pentax, Sony ?, Sony-E, Four-Thirds, MFT, Samsung NX, and Fujifilm-X. Samyang Optics VDSLR lens line Samyang 85mm T1.5 II is one of Samyang Optics VDSLR lens line for full frame image sensor size. The lenses produce the same image color and have a united location of aperture and focus gear ring to maximize the convenience when filming. Obiettivo Samyang 85mm T1.5 AS IF UMC VDSLR II x Sony E-Mount Lens
Vari cd britpop inglesi
Salve vendo vari cd brit pop lista titoli disponibili coldplay parachutes coldplay a rush of blood.. coldplay x & y coldplay viva la vida.. coldplay ghost stories radiohead pablo honey radiohead my iron lung radiohead ok computer radiohead amnesiac muse hullabaloo doppio cd muse haarp oasis definitely maybe oasis whats the story morning glory oasis be here now oasis the masterplan oasis standing on the shoulder of giants oasis heaten chemistry oasis stop the clocks doppio cd sigillato oasis time flies doppio cd sigillato verve urban hymns ash ash free all angels ash meltdown blur the best of blur the great escape blur 13 blur think tank boo radleys giant steps boo radleys cmon kids cast mother nature calls dodgy homegrown dodgy from a to b doppio cd dodgy free peace sweet happy mondays greatest hits doves lost souls doves the last broadcast the enemy well live and die.. franz ferdinand omonimo cd franz ferdinand you could have it so much... james seven kingmaker sleepwalking garbage omonimo cd garbage version 2.0 garbage beautiful garbage garbage bleed like me gomez bring it on keane hopes and fears keane under the iron sea kula shaker best of the la?s omonimo lush split manic street preachers everything must go manic street preachers this is.. mansun attack of grey lantern sigillato mansun six mansun little kick cd sigillato menswear nuisance monaco music for pleasure ocean colour scene marchin already ocean colour scene moseley shoals primal scream screamadelica primal scream give out but dont give up primal scream echo dek cd sigillato shed seven change giver shed seven a maximum high snow patrol songs for polarbears snow patrol when its all over.. snow patrol final straw snow patrol eyes open stereophonics performance and cocktails stereophonics word gets around suede coming up sundays reading writing & arithmetics the tears here come the tears the bluetones expecting to fly the lightning seeds best of toploader onka big moka toploader magic hotel travis good feeling travis the man who travis the invisible band turin brakes ether song contattatemi per i prezzi offro ottime proposte max serieta? contattatemi per il prezzo,offro ottima proposta max serieta e disponibilita
Cerco: Italian International Software Quality Engineer
The Company LocalEyes is a leading provider of Localisation Services to the international computer and software sectors, with European headquarters established in Cork since . LocalEyes Group is recruiting an Italian International Software Quality Engineer to work at our Clientâ€(TM)s premises, in Cork, Ireland, which is a leading telecom product and software provider in the mobile and personal computing space. Italian International Software Quality Engineer Location: Cork, Ireland Position Start: May/Temporary (6 months) Work duration: full-time Salary: Attractive compensation also based on candidateâ€(TM)s experience Job Summary: We are looking for highly motivated QA Engineers with software development, interpersonal and foreign language skills to work at our clientâ€(TM)s European International Quality team responsible for designing, implementing and executing both automated and manual QA Plans for OS X and iOS based software products for the EMEIA market. Job Description: You will design, implement, and execute both automated and manual test plans for a wide variety of OS X and iOS based software products, interfacing with international software QA centers, software engineering teams, translators and project managers to ensure that our client delivers world-class software products to their international markets. Duties include: - Coding software automation to test in languages like ObjC, Python and Ruby. - Perform localisation testing on software, print & hardware items as a member of a project test team. - Creating, maintaining and carrying out automated test procedures. - Carry out technical software reviews to assess automation opportunities. - Analyzing international functionality issues at a low level. - Identifying areas of improvement in existing tools and processes, and addressing issues with innovative solutions. - Working cross-functionally with engineering teams, QA and project management teams to help our client ship amazing international software products. Education: - Bachelorâ€(TM)s degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent. Required: - Native speaker fluency in one of languages outlined above. - Strong programming and technical skills. - Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. - Fluency in written and spoken English. Preferred: - Experience in OS X and/or iOS software development with Cocoa technology. - Experience as a “power user†of OS X and iOS based Products. - Experience in software localisation/internationalisation. - A strong background in UNIX. - 2+ years of real world Software Engineering experience. - Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment. - Strong interest for OS X and iOS operating systems and its international users. - A team player, and a person who enjoys creating test plans that â€~breakâ€(TM) software products.
Beyond the Obvious: Killer Questions That Spark
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McKinney, Phil, PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books, The Killer Questions Your Company Should Be Asking Generating and executing great ideas is the key to staying ahead in a rapidly changing world. It seems so basic. Why is it so hard to actually get right? According to innovation expert Phil McKinney, the real problem is that we're teaching people to ask the wrong questions about their businesses--or none at all. There has to be a better way. In Beyond the Obvious, McKinney will help you use his proven FIRE (Focus, Ideation, Rank, Execution) Method to dig deeper and get back to asking the right questions--the ones all companies must ask to survive. Full of real-world examples, this book will change the way you operate, innovate, and create, and it all begins with battle-tested questions Phil has gathered on note cards throughout his career. Shared for the first time here, these "Killer Questions" include: What are the rules and assumptions my industry operates under? What if the opposite were true? What will be the buying criteria used by my customer in 5 years? What are my unshakable beliefs about what my customers want? Who uses my product in ways I never anticipated? These questions will reframe the way you see your products, your customers, and the way the two interact. Whether you're a company of thousands or a lean startup, Beyond the Obvious will give you the skills and easy-to-follow plan you need to make both the revolutionary changes and nuanced tweaks required for success. Praise for Beyond the Obvious "Human beings are creatures of habit, so getting ourselves and our teams to think beyond the obvious is a challenge we face all the time. Phil McKinney is an innovation expert, and his killer questions and hit-the-spot anecdotes provide a great way to get out in front of opportunities we otherwise won't see." --Geoffrey Moore, author of Crossing the Chasm and Escape Velocity "I've always believed that asking the right questions is the essence of design. Phil McKinney proves that point with this wonderful set of killer questions that will jumpstart--or greatly enhance-- your innovation efforts." --B. Joseph Pine II, co-author, The Experience Economy & Infinite Possibility. "Product Innovation is a prerequisite to building great brands. Phil's questions are a prerequisite to building innovative products." --Satjiv S. Chahil, former global marketing chief, Apple
From Butler to Buffett: The Story Behind the Buffalo News
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Light, Murray B. / Buffett, Warren E., PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books, In , a twenty-three-year-old entrepreneur named Edward H. Butler arrived in Buffalo, New York, to found a newspaper eventually called "The Buffalo Evening News. Under Butler's aegis the "News became one of the most successful newspapers in America, growing along with the thriving city at the end of the Erie Canal, which was expanding rapidly as immigrants poured in and America urbanized. About a century later, in , Warren E. Buffett, recognizing the value of the paper, bought "The Buffalo Evening News, and to this day, despite competition from large media conglomerates, "The Buffalo News (as it is now called) remains a successful independent publication. There is no better person to tell the story of the "News than Murray B. Light, who held senior editorial positions at the paper for over 30 years. Beginning with the founding of the newspaper by Butler, Light provides a wealth of historical information and many in-depth, behind-the-scenes profiles of key persons who influenced, the course of the paper. Chief among these is founder Edward H. Butler, a dynamo of energy, whose enthusiasm, innovation, and high standards are still felt to this day. His son, Edward Butler Jr., also played an important role, extending the reach of the "News into radio and television. Almost as influential as the senior Butler was Alfred H. Kirchhofer, whose workaholic personality, staunch Republican Party connections, and active involvement in the Buffalo community became legendary. Regarding the current owner, Warren Buffett, Light has many interesting insights into his famous low-key, hands-off style of management. He assumed ownership of the "News at a critical time, bolstering its financialstrength while encouraging complete editorial independence. Light also devotes a chapter to current publisher Stanford Lipsey, a longtime associate of Buffett, highlighting his leadership in the wake of the bitter court dispute with the "Courier Express. Along the way Light offers interesting comments on newspaper trends and on many longtime and widely read reporters and columnists, such as Ray Hill, Bob Curran, Lee Coppola, Jeff Simon, Alan Pergament, Donn Esmonde, Janice Okun, Larry Felser, and many others. This detailed memoir of the persons and events that had a formative influence on a major independent regional newspaper will interest both newspaper professionals and readers in the Western New York community, as well as many outside the area.
Dischi Vinile 33 e 45 giri, anni , Dance, Rock, Jazz, e
Lista oltre 500 Lp Vinile 33 giri e 45 giri Long Playing Mix 12", originali, anni , usati, ben conservati, qualità copertina VG+, qualità vinile VG+. I prezzi dei singoli dischi sono indicati a margine. Foto originali e ulteriori dettagli, su richiesta. Spedizione tramite corriere espresso tracciabile entro 24 ore. Massima serietà. Adres Baista King of Flamenco 19 Agnetha Faltskog Wrap your arms around me 4 Al Martino To The Door of The Sun 1 Al Stewart 24 Carrots 5 Alabama Alabama live 9 Alan Sorrenti Di Notte 5 Alicia Bridges 4 Alison Moyet Alf 4 All Classics II Can't Stop the Classics 6 Alma Trianera La Calle de las Sierpes 5 Andreas Vollenweider White Vinds 6 Angelika Milster Ich bin wie ich bin 4 Anna Prucnal Anna Prucnal 6 Aphrodite's Child Rain and Tears 17 Arca de Noé Varius Artists 7 ARS - Atlanta Rhythm Section Are you ready (2Lp) 10 Asia Asia 7 Banana News Various Artists 6 Barbra Streisand Guilty 5 Barbra Streisand Emotion 5 Baron von Tollbooth & the Chrome Nun Your Mind Has Left Your … 10 Beatles (The) Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl 10 Bee Gees Living Eyes 5 Bee Gees Staying Alive (Soudtrack) 5 Berie Lyon Bernie Lyon 6 Big Crosby White Christmas 7 Blondie Autoamerican 8 Blue Angel Blue Angel 9 Blue System Walking on a Rainbow 15 Bluesology Various Artists 5 Bob Dylan Before the flood (2Lp) 25 Bob Dylan At Budokan (2Lp) 10 Bob Dylan Under the red sky 15 Bob Marley Uprising 9 Bob Marley Babylon by Bus (2Lp) 16 Bob Siger Night Moves 8 Bob Siger Nine Tonight (2Lp) 8 Bob Siger Against the wind 8 Bobby Solo La Vie en Rose 13 Bonnie Bianco Bonnie Bianco 30 Boys Town Gang Disc Charge 4 Brand X Do They Hurt? 4 Brian Auger The best 10 Brian Auger Ovlivion Express (2Lp) 15 Bucks Fizz Bucks Fizz 10 Captain Chameleon Millenium Disco 9 Caravans Original Soundtrack 8 Caravelli Caravelli Interpreta Julio Iglesias 5 Carmens Original Soundtrack 5 Carol Jiani Hit 'n Run Lover 5 Cat Stevens Teaser and the Firecat 8 Caterina Valente Manuel 10 Celluloid Presents
Junk Bonds: How High Yield Securities Restructured Corporate
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yago, Glenn, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Junk bonds burst into the nation's headlines as the fastest growing and most controversial financial instruments of the s. Branded with an unflattering nickname, these high yield securities were tarnished in the public eye by waves of negative publicity. Critics cast the financiers and entrepreneurs who pioneered their use as symbols of a decade of greed and financial excess. By the end of the s, the heyday of junk bonds had seemingly come to a close with the conviction of junk bond pioneer Michael Milken and the bankruptcy of Drexel Burnham Lambert, the brokerage that dominated the high yield market. But the controversy surrounding junk bonds continues. Now, in Junk Bonds, business professor Glenn Yago turns the tables on conventional wisdom about this new financial technology. He offers the first systematic examination of the facts about high yield securities. His analysis provides hard evidence that demystifies junk bonds and explodes many of the popular myths that surround them. Junk Bonds sheds light on the role of high yield financing in what Yago calls the democratization of capital. Before the advent of junk bonds, only companies with an "investment grade" rating--five percent of the American companies with sales over $35 million--had access to long term capital. In effect, the author argues, 95 percent of American companies were denied the means to finance growth and business development. Yago shows how junk bonds changed all that, breathing life into thousands of American companies that had been shunned by the capital markets. His research demonstrates that these "junk" companies outperformed many Fortune 500 firms in job creation, product development, sales, and business innovation. The real contribution of junk bonds, according to Yago, was to improve the productivity and competitiveness of American business by restructuring companies in the wake of the corporate conglomerations of the s and s. His findings show that divestitures by companies financed with high yield bonds were not necessarily destructive. Many sold-off units flourished as independent enterprises at a time when numerous "investment grade" companies stagnated or closed plants or fired workers. This restructuring of corporate America has enabled businesses to compete in a changing international environment, benefiting managers, workers, stockholders, and investors alike. Junk Bonds provides readers with a scholarly analysis that shears away the hype and hysteria that often accompany rapid change. And at a time when Wall Street is under greater scrutiny than at any time since the Depression, this provocative study provides a timely and thoughtful contribution to the debate surrounding junk bonds.
33 giri originale-NEIGHBOURHOOD remixes by Franny Aspirin
Vinile promo 33 giri originale stereo prodotto con etichetta SPACE (12DJ GUT 5) in Regno Unito dalla GUT Records e remixato da Frnny Aspirin – House music anni '90- Brani musicali. Lato A: -NEIGHBOURHOOD: welcome to the Neighbourhood Remix - Remix by Franny Aspirin -NEIGHBOURHOOD: Nighthood remix – remix by Franny Aspirin Lato B: -NEIGHBOURHOOD: Pissed up stomp mix - Remix & additional production by hip optimist under the influence of Danny Baxter -ME & YOU Vs. THE DUB Remix by SX Dub Valutazione: copertina: VG (molto buono) vinile: EX (ecellente) Prezzo richiesto per il vinile euro 15 + spese di spedizione da (Merano) Tabella valutazione vinili a 45 a 33 giri: MINT or SS (MN) Disco in PERFETTE condizioni praticamente nuovo con ancora l' elettricità statica di fabbricazione presente sul disco, la copertina ed i vari inserti sono Impeccabili, in taluni casi ancora Sigillato (SS). Dischi di queste condizioni sono difficilissimi da reperire, in alcuni casi Impossibili. Le quotazioni possono raggiungere cifre veramente elevate. EXCELLENT or NEAR MINT (EX, EX+) Disco in ECCELLENTI condizioni, ascoltato da 5 a 10 volte, nessuna presenza di segni, neanche in controluce, la copertina ed i vari inserti non presentano nessun difetto. Disco molto difficile da reperire, con quotazioni elevate. VERY GOOD (VG, VG+, VG-) Disco in OTTIME condizioni, ascoltato poco da volte, è presente qualche piccolo segno sul disco, ma l' ascolto è ancora eccellente. La copertina ed i vari inserti presentano qualche piccolo difetto di usura, ma sono ancora in condizioni ottime. Disco di valutazione alta. GOOD (G, G+, G-) Il disco è in BUONE condizioni, l' ascolto non è perfetto ed è presente qualche leggero rumore di fondo, come scricchiolii vari o elettricità statica. La copertina ed i vari inserti presentano segni di usura o pieghe sugli ancoli. Disco di valutazione media FAIR Il disco è stato usato molto e presenta segni di usura visibili sulle tracce del disco, l' ascolto comincia ad essere poco soddisfacente. La copertina ed i vari inserti presentano evidenti segni di usura e qualche piega evidente. Disco bassa valutazione. POOR Il disco è usato tanto, i solchi cominciano ad essere profondi, l' ascolto è pessimo, il fruscio di sottofondo è costante ed in alcuni casi salta. La copertina in alcune parti è strappata o con la presenza di scritte o rattoppi artigianali di nastro adesivo, gli inserti sono pessimi o mancanti. La valutazione è scarsa. BAD Il disco è praticamente inascoltabile o con presenza di rotture. La copertina è mancante o in condizioni ignobili, gli inserti mancanti o totalmente strappati. La valutazione NULLA
Vinile 33 giri originale-NEIGHBOURHOOD remixes by Franny
Vinile promo 33 giri originale stereo prodotto con etichetta SPACE (12DJ GUT 5) in Regno Unito dalla GUT Records e remixato da Franny Aspirin â€" House music anni '90- Brani musicali. Lato A: -NEIGHBOURHOOD: welcome to the Neighbourhood Remix - Remix by Franny Aspirin -NEIGHBOURHOOD: Nighthood remix â€" remix by Franny Aspirin Lato B: -NEIGHBOURHOOD: Pissed up stomp mix - Remix & additional production by hip optimist under the influence of Danny Baxter -ME & YOU Vs. THE DUB Remix by SX Dub Valutazione: copertina: VG (molto buono) vinile: EX (ecellente) Prezzo richiesto per il vinile euro 15 + spese di spedizione da (Merano) Tabella valutazione vinili a 45 a 33 giri: MINT or SS (MN) Disco in PERFETTE condizioni praticamente nuovo con ancora l' elettricità statica di fabbricazione presente sul disco, la copertina ed i vari inserti sono Impeccabili, in taluni casi ancora Sigillato (SS). Dischi di queste condizioni sono difficilissimi da reperire, in alcuni casi Impossibili. Le quotazioni possono raggiungere cifre veramente elevate. EXCELLENT or NEAR MINT (EX, EX+) Disco in ECCELLENTI condizioni, ascoltato da 5 a 10 volte, nessuna presenza di segni, neanche in controluce, la copertina ed i vari inserti non presentano nessun difetto. Disco molto difficile da reperire, con quotazioni elevate. VERY GOOD (VG, VG+, VG-) Disco in OTTIME condizioni, ascoltato poco da volte, è presente qualche piccolo segno sul disco, ma l' ascolto è ancora eccellente. La copertina ed i vari inserti presentano qualche piccolo difetto di usura, ma sono ancora in condizioni ottime. Disco di valutazione alta. GOOD (G, G+, G-) Il disco è in BUONE condizioni, l' ascolto non è perfetto ed è presente qualche leggero rumore di fondo, come scricchiolii vari o elettricità statica. La copertina ed i vari inserti presentano segni di usura o pieghe sugli ancoli. Disco di valutazione media FAIR Il disco è stato usato molto e presenta segni di usura visibili sulle tracce del disco, l' ascolto comincia ad essere poco soddisfacente. La copertina ed i vari inserti presentano evidenti segni di usura e qualche piega evidente. Disco bassa valutazione. POOR Il disco è usato tanto, i solchi cominciano ad essere profondi, l' ascolto è pessimo, il fruscio di sottofondo è costante ed in alcuni casi salta. La copertina in alcune parti è strappata o con la presenza di scritte o rattoppi artigianali di nastro adesivo, gli inserti sono pessimi o mancanti. La valutazione è scarsa. BAD Il disco è praticamente inascoltabile o con presenza di rotture. La copertina è mancante o in condizioni ignobili, gli inserti mancanti o totalmente strappati. La valutazione NULLA
A Line in the Sand
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roberts, Randy W. / Olson, James S. / Olson, James N., PUBLISHER: Free Press, In late February and early March of , the Mexican Army under the command of General Antonio Lipez de Santa Anna besieged a small force of Anglo and Tejano rebels at a mission known as the Alamo. The defenders of the Alamo were in an impossible situation. They knew very little of the events taking place outside the mission walls. They did not have much of an understanding of Santa Anna or of his government in Mexico City. They sent out contradictory messages, they received contradictory communications, they moved blindly and planned in the dark. And in the dark early morning of March 6, they died. In that brief, confusing, and deadly encounter, one of America's most potent symbols was born. The story of the last stand at the Alamo grew from a Texas rallying cry, to a national slogan, to a phenomenon of popular culture and presidential politics. Yet it has been a hotly contested symbol from the first. Questions remain about what really happened: Did William Travis really draw a line in the sand? Did Davy Crockett die fighting, surrounded by the bodies of two dozen of the enemy? And what of the participants' motives and purposes? Were the Texans justified in their rebellion? Were they sincere patriots making a last stand for freedom and liberty, or were they a ragtag collection of greedy men-on-the-make, washed-up politicians, and backwoods bullies, Americans bent on extending American slavery into a foreign land? The full story of the Alamo -- from the weeks and months that led up to the fateful encounter to the movies and speeches that continue to remember it today -- is a quintessential story of America's past and a fascinating window into our collective memory. In "ALine in the Sand," acclaimed historians Randy Roberts and James Olson use a wealth of archival sources, including the diary of Jose Enrique de la Pena, along with important and little-used Mexican documents, to retell the story of the Alamo for a new generation of Americans. They explain what happened from the perspective of all parties, not just Anglo and Mexican soldiers, but also Tejano allies and bystanders. They delve anew into the mysteries of Crockett's final hours and Travis's famous rhetoric. Finally, they show how preservationists, television and movie producers, historians, and politicians have become the Alamo's major interpreters. Walt Disney, John Wayne, and scores of journalists and cultural critics have used the Alamo to contest the very meaning of America, and thereby helped us all to "remember the Alamo." Acquista Ora
Dead Man's Touch
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ehrman, Kit, PUBLISHER: Poisoned Pen Press, What do you do when everything you've held to be true, when your entire life, in fact, turns out to be a lie? Do you run away? Start over? Create a new truth? This is the dilemma faced by what twenty-two-year old Stephen Cline. Bruised in body and psyche from his adventures in At Risk, Steve gets another blow in Dead Man's Touch, the sudden death of his estranged father in an automobile accident. At the funeral, Steve's disgruntled older brother calls him a bastard--and means it. Literally. Steve, he reveals, is the product of an affair. Confronting his socialite mother, Steve learns that his real father is a horse trainer, Christopher J. Kessler. Curiosity gets the best of Steve, who's on leave from his job at Foxdale stables, so he heads for the Maryland track where he can find Kessler. The trainer soon notices that Steve is shadowing him and accuses Steve of working for a group of men intent on pressuring him to throw select races in a lucrative race-fixing scam. When Kessler learns that he's a father and Steve is his son, he recruits Steve to work undercover at his training barn to thwart the fix by discovering who's been doping the most promising horses. As Steve settles in, he gets caught up in the unique lifestyle inherent to the backside. Everyone who works there lives and breathes it--the hopes and the dreams along with the shattering disappointments--until the work itself becomes a way of life. For a man recovering his health, and his courage after an earlier brush with the kind of toughs who can make a life with horses a nightmare, the backside is an inspiration. But it is not a life without peril -- some men are willing to do anything to get the righthorse under the wire first. Anything from threats to violence to murder. As Steve puts pressure on the bad guys, a young woman is found dead in a horse's stall, and Steve becomes the prime suspect in her murder. He must now discover the ringleader's identity to keep from being put in jail, or worse, in the ground. "The smart money could make the unusually likable protagonist a favorite in the Francis Stakes" said Kirkus Reviews of Steve Cline's first appearance in 's At Risk, the start of a promising career for him and for author Kit Ehrman. Publishers Weekly adds: "Both horse lovers and crime fans who've never stepped into a stirrup will relish Ehrman's riveting debut."
Chance
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shilstone, Steve, PUBLISHER: Breakaway Books, Wondering whether Nabokov might have left any unpublished manuscripts behind and if so, did they have baseball themes? If anyone reading this knows the answer, please check the files to see if there's a manuscript for a novel named "Chance."... It's a very good one, full of wit, good humor, and baseball. And if you don't care about the latter, take the advice the book offers in its first paragraph and 'Read it anyway. There's other stuff in it, too.' -Allen Barra, "The Palm Beach Post" An excerpt Okay, here's the deal. This is a book about a baseball player. Do you care? If you don't care, read it anyway. There's some other stuff in it, too. Chance Caine. Recognize the name? Well, he wants me, an old weird guy poet, to write his story. Why? I'll tell you why. He has made rhythmic marks on paper himself. Some of his efforts aren't even dreck. You can judge for yourself in a minute. He took a class. I gave him an A. So one day he comes to me with a load of scrapbooks, diaries, videos. He says, "Here's my life. How would you like to write my book?" I say, "The thing I make will be the thing I make." I talk like that on purpose sometimes. Art is a conscious attempt at nonverbal communication. Okay? Okay. I lie to convey truth. I lie to make the story better. I am a lying guy. What can I say? I want to write this story. There may be money in it. Why lie? Okay, there's another reason. I gave my students an assignment to write a short short short story no longer than ten sentences. Mr. Caine wrote: The Angry Fish The fish hurled himself into the boat slashing left and right with fins, teeth, and daggers. Blood spurted from the severed limbs of the screaming crew. The fish turned a final somersault, stood on its tail on the rail, and shreiked in trembling rage, "Vengeance is mine, haa ha haaa ha " Then he dove under the waves and was gone. The End What the I graded it A and from then on leaned back a little in my chair when he walked by. I leaned back further after I had read his science fiction slash fantasy effort a few weeks later. You'll see that one, too, in time. Who is this guy? Let's see if I can answer that question. So what
The Yale Younger Poets Anthology
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bradley, George, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, "An important and elegant history of American poetry -- how it has been written, received, and read over the course of the century. It is a fascinating survey of the shifting tides in this country's literary tastes". -- J. d. McClatchy "Like most editors the Yale series has had, Auden had no sooner taken the job than he began to worry about the amount of work involved.... He complained vigorously about the introduction requirement he had agreed to only a week before: 'Personally, I am very much against the critical estimate business and would like to see the policy changed. These introductions always sound awful, and the whole idea that a new poet should be introduced by an older one as if he were a debutante or a new face cream, deplorable and false.' The Press held its ground, though. If Benet and MacLeish could do it, so could the new editor. And so, over his objections, Auden was brought to doa task he would accomplish spectacularly well". -- from the Introduction In Yale University Press inaugurated the Yale Series of Younger Poets, designed to "afford a public medium for the work of young men and women who have not vet secured a wide public recognition". This anthology of the longest-running poetry series in the United States tells the story of American poetry in this century. At first a forum for a conservative taste in parochial college verse, the Younger Poets Series soon opened up to unconventional but profound young talents from across the country -- such as James Agee, Muriel Rukeyser, Margaret Walker, William Meredith, Adrienne Rich, John Ashbery John Hollander, James Tate, Carolyn Forche, and Robert Hass. This anthology includes poems from the first book by eachof the 92 winners of the annual Younger Poets contest. The selections are accompanied by an introduction by George Bradley, the winner of the contest. Bradley charts the course of the series under the aegis of such contest judges as Stephen Vincent Benet, W. H. Auden, and James Merrill, lacing his narrative with anecdotes about the judges and winners. He also establishes the series' vital role in the development of American poetry and American publishing. The anthology is divided into two sections: "The Early Years", which briefly presents the first 31 winners of the contest, and "The Modern Series", which gives ample room to display the early work of some of America's finest poets. All poets are introduced by a biographical headnote, and in the second section Bradley has added a brief commentary directing the reader to the salient features of each poet's work.
M-Audio Torq Xponent Advanced DJ Perpermance/ Production
Vendo M-Audio Torq Xponent Advanced DJ Perpermance/ Production Sistema Prestazioni: Sistema integrato per DJ; Software con hardware adattato > Equipaggiamento completo per il DJ che lavora in digitale contiene Torq DJ-Software professionale per produzione e performance contiene Xponent-Hardware > unità di controllo ottimizzata a modi DJ-Style con interfaccia audio integrata Preascolto, adattamento di velocità e mixaggio digitale > MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, AAC e Apple Lossless Componenti professionali full space per un controllo simile a quello analogico. Componenti Hardware assegnati ai rispettivi parametri Torq per default > pronti allâ€(TM)uso Interfaccia audio USB a quattro uscite: - 04 uscite RCA per la sonorizzazione separata della sala e il monitoraggio cuffia - Uscita cuffia con preascolto e potenziometro di volume - Risoluzione Audio fino a 16 Bit/48 kHz - compatibile con ASIO e Core Audio Controllo MIDI: Componenti mixer: - 02 fader volume verticali - 02 Equalizzatori a tre bande con funzione Kill-Switches - 02 potenziometri gain con funzione tasto mute - Crossfader horizontale con funzione tasti Transform - 02 VU-Meter volumi a LED Componenti unità di lettura: - 02 Touch-Scratch-Wheels - 02 Fader di controllo velocità da 100-mm per sincronizzazione tonalità - Touchpad/X/Y-Controller per controllo effetti oppure per funzione mouse - 08 fader assegnabili per controllo effetti - 64 tasti, retroilluminati e assegnabili, tra questi Play, Cue, Seek, Loop, Key e Sync Taster. - 02 indicatori di traccia a LED - compatibile con qualsiasi software, sostenuta MIDI Torq Preascolto, sincronizzazione di velocità e mixing digitale (formati compatibili MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, Apple Lossless, AAC) Compatibilità diretta con Xponent e altri tipi di SynchroScience DJ-Hardware Organizzazione di file audio digitali in un database di alta velocità, dotato di funzione di ricerca e compatibile iTunes Sincronizzazione di velocità automatica Time-Stretching/Time-Compression in tempo reale 02 unità di controllo virtuali Mixer a due canali con equalizzatore a tre bande, fade volume, preascolto in cuffia, Crossfader compatibile con effetti VST opzionali Funzione Snapshot per lâ€(TM)accesso diretto a preset di mixer ed effetti Campionatore Performance con 16 Slots e sincronizzazione di velocità Performance-Recorder Funzione Loop Opzioni di funzionamento: Vinile, CDJ, emulazione ibrida Controllo attraverso Xponent, mouse, keyboard oppure altri controlli MIDI Compatibilità ReWire (ReWire-Client) compatibile Mac e PC ASIO Core Audio Requisiti di sistema*: Windows: - Windows XP SP2* - Pentium IV 1.4 GHz - 512 MB RAM - 01 porta USB libera * Le configurazioni di sistema minime indicate permettono lâ€(TM)uso delle funzioni Troq di base. Le funzioni specifiche e di elaborazione sofisticata, nella configurazione minima possono essere limitate, in quanto necessitano di un computer più capiente. * solo Home e Professional Edition. Lâ€(TM)edizione Windows Media Center al momento non viene sostenuta. Mac: - Mac OS X - Mac G4 1.5 GHz - 1 GB RAM - 01 porta USB libera * Le configurazioni di sistema minime indicate permettono lâ€(TM)uso delle funzioni Troq di base. Le funzioni specifiche e di elaborazione sofisticata, nella configurazione minima possono essere limitate, in quanto necessitano di un computer più capiente. Software incl.: Torq DJ Capacità autonoma: No Display: nessuno Numero di canali: 2 canali Scheda audio integrata: Si Pads disponibili: No Non spedisco vendo solo con ritiro di persona in zona (Taranto, Matera, Brindisi, Bari) prezzo poco trattabile
Asus ASUS A88XM-A 90MB0H40-M0EAY0 - Gar.ITALIA
AMD Socket FM2+, AMD A55 FCH, 4 x DIMM DDR MHz, Max. 64GB, x x x , USB , HDMI, UEFI BIOS ASUS A88XM-A. Tipi di memoria supportati: DDR3-SDRAM, tipo di slot di memoria: DIMM, Canali di memoria: Doppio. Famiglia processore: AMD, Processori compatibili: AMD A, Athlon, Socket processore: Socket FM2+. Interfacce HDD supportate: Serial ATA III. Controller LAN: Realtek RTLG, Tipo di interfaccia Ethernet: Gigabit. Componente per: PC, Motherboard chipset family: AMD, Chipset scheda madre: AMD A88X FM2+ socketed motherboard features high-endurance 5X Protection and new UEFI BIOS on the A88X chipset - ASUS 5X PROTECTION - All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability - New UEFI BIOS – Friendlier, easier, and more intuitive with helpful info added - USB 3.0 Boost (UASP Support) - 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0 - Network iControl - Real-time network bandwidth management ASUS 5X Protection All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS motherboards guard your PC with 5X Protection. We use quality components like DIGI+ VRM digital power design for precise APU power on demand, ESD units tested to strict standards that eliminate electrostatic interference, and resettable fuses around DRAM slots to prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. We also use corrosion-resistant back I/O shields, all examples of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability. New UEFI BIOS – friendlier and more intuitive Exclusive EZ Mode adds useful info to become even easier Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS provides the smoothest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS, and now features more intuitive functions to quickly take you to favorite BIOS pages and frequently-accessed settings through custom shortcuts. You can even write quick notes in-BIOS for future reference, view an activity log of setting changes and modifications, and rename SATA ports. EZ Mode has a whole new look, upgraded with extra-friendly capabilities like detailed fan controls, D.O.C.P profile settings, SATA information, and fast clock adjustment. Together, these perfect your BIOS experience. USB 3.0 Boost (UASP Support) 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0 ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) in Windows 8. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to already fast USB 3.0 performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without any user interaction. - World’s 1st USB 3.0 UASP support – instantly 170% faster. - Complete USB 3.0 solution – performance boost under Turbo Mode or UASP Mode for most USB devices. - Simple plug and boost – auto detection design ensures best performance. Q-Slot Effortless PCI Express component removal Press the Q-Slot clip lightly, and graphics cards just pop out. The large winged clip is easy to reach so you don’t have to struggle with installing or removing even the biggest graphics cards. ASUS Boot Setting Multiple startup options Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PC’s startup process. You can shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds* for a smoother user experience under Windows 8, and even previous versions of Windows. Also, you can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, and quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved and persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on. AI Suite 3 One-stop access to innovative ASUS features ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand new user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger monitors. It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. AMD® Dual Graphics Technology AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics is an exclusive technology only available to AMD platforms. It allows AMD APUs and selected AMD Radeon™ HD series graphics cards to work together, delivering an unrivalled 3D gaming graphics quality and performance. By combining both the discrete and integrated graphics processors, gamers can now enjoy faster and smoother frame rates on any latest gaming titles. AMD® A-Series Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ R Series Graphics This motherboard fully supports the latest AMD Socket FM2+ Kaveri APUs with AMD Radeon R series graphics and retains compatibility with AMD Socket FM2 (Richland and Trinity) APUs. AMD Socket FM2+ APUs support Microsoft® DirectX 11.1 for incredibly fast and smooth graphics, native PCI Express 3.0 for full-speed expansion and 4K resolutions via HDMI and DisplayPort connections. AMD® A88X FCH(Bolton D4) AMD® A88X FCH (Bolton D4) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 graphics. It natively supports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports. GreenASUS Motherboards are EU Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, which requires products meet high efficiency standards with regards to energy consumption. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient products through design and innovation that reduce the carbon footprint of products and thus mitigate ecological impact.
The Middle East After Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Freedman, Robert O., PUBLISHER: University Press of Florida, "Freedman has collected an array of first-rate political analysts with differing perspectives and areas of expertise.... The result is a work of uniformly high quality... readable and up to date."--Jerrold D. Green, University of Arizona Center for Middle East Studies We may not live to see the end of the ripple effect of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August and the ensuing Gulf War. Meanwhile, this collection is one of the first systematic attempts to investigate the implications of that invasion for the significant political actors, in the Middle East and beyond. From varied perspectives and fields of interest, well-respected political scientists focus on the military dynamics of the war and its political effects on the Persian Gulf, on the Arab-Israeli zone of conflict, and on the superpowers. Of particular interest to many readers will be the analysis of both U.S. military and diplomatic strategy during the war and U.S. efforts to convene the Arab-Israeli peace talks after the war; Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev's attempts to follow a "minimax" strategy under which he sought a minimum level of cooperation with the United States while retaining maximum influence in Iraq; the debate in Japan about whether to get involved in the Allied war effort; and the reasons for Palestinian support of Iraq during the war. Other subjects analyzed in the book include Saddam Hussein's postwar strategy for staying in power; Jordan's effort to walk a narrow tightrope between the Allies and Iraq; Syrian, Iranian, and Egyptian exploitation of the war to improve their regional positions; and the changes in Israel and Saudi Arabia precipitated by the war. Robert O. Freedman is Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone Professor of Political Science and dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Baltimore Hebrew University. He is the editor of" Intifada: Its Impact on Israel, the Arab World, and the Superpowers" (UPF, ) and a prolific author and frequent lecturer on the Middle East. Contents Preface Introduction Part I: The Military and Political Dynamics of the Gulf War The Persian Gulf War: A Political-Military Assessment, by Bard E. O'Neill and Ilana Kass Part II: The Policy of External Powers U.S. Policy toward the Middle East after Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait, by Robert E. Hunter Moscow and the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait, by Robert O. Freedman Fire on the Other Side of the River: Japan and the Persian Gulf War, by Eugene Brown Part III: The Gulf Region Iraq after the Invasion of Kuwait, by Laurie Mylroie Iran from the August Cease-fire to the April Majlis Elections, by Shireen T. Hunter Saudi Arabia: Desert Storm and After, by F. Gregory Gause, III Part IV: The Eastern Mediterranean Israel, the Gulf War, and Its Aftermath, by Marvin Feuerwerger The Palestinians and the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait, by Helena Cobban Syria since : From Crisis to Opportunity, by Alasdair Drysd
Alma Mahler: Or the Art of Being Loved
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Giroud, Francoise / Stock, R. M., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Born in , the daughter of a Viennese painter, Alma Mahler inspired the passionate love and devotion of an astonishing array of creative artists. She married three of them--the composer Gustav Mahler, the architect Walter Gropius, and the writer Franz Werfel--and had a host of admirers and lovers, including the painters Oscar Kokoschka, Egon Schiele, and Gustav Klimpt. The composer Alban Berg dedicated his opera Wozzeck to her and a violin concerto to the memory of her daughter, Manon, who died of polio. In Alma Mahler, Francoise Giroud provides a spirited portrait of one of Europe's great femme fatales, ranging from her childhood (she was raised on a steady diet of Nietzche) to her heyday as a leading figure in Europe's art scene, to her later life as an exile in California and New York. We meet a woman of remarkable beauty and unconventional mind, the possessor of a fine, demanding intelligence, who was highly conscious of herself as a member of the elite, a woman never truly conquered by her lovers. Her last husband, Franz Werfel, called her "one of the very few sorceresses of our time." And indeed when she appeared, her presence attracted all eyes as she moved like a queen through a room. And what eyes she drew. Virtually all the great figures of 19th-century Vienna march through these pages, including Sigmund Freud, Richard Strauss, Arnold Schonberg, Hugo van Hofmannsthal, Karl Kraus, and Elias Canetti, and Giroud pens striking portraits of each. There are also many memorable scenes: Franz Werfel singing Verdi arias with James Joyce in a Paris cafe; the young Gropius, having an affair with then-married Alma, chased from the Mahler home by guard dogs and taking refuge under a bridge; Kokoschka, after his affair with Alma has died, commissioning a life-sized doll, a faithful reproduction of his former lover. But the heart of the book is Alma's marriage to Mahler. We read Alma's own first impression of Mahler--"He is terribly nervous. He paced around the room like a wild animal. He's pure oxygen. You get burnt if you go too near." Unfortunately for Mahler, his attempt to subjugate his young wife to his will--"you have only one profession from now on: to make me happy"--led to disaster, and he himself was burnt. Alma Mahler stood at the center of the creative world, the intimate friend (if not lover) of the major artists of her age, and Giroud paints an unforgettable portrait. It was awarded France's Grand Prix litteraire de la femme in .