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Return to the world of Richard Cypher, whose adventures have stirred the blood and filled the hearts of legions of satisfied readers. When Richard was a simple woods guide, he never dreamed he would

For the millions of adults who suffer from borderline personality disorder, life is a self-destructive cycle of impulsive, often addictive behavior that keeps them trapped in a zone of mental agony.T

A highly acclaimed, straightforward and reassuring guide describing exactly what happens at puberty, with informative sections on sex, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases, and advice on hy

Beyond the Banks is a practical guide to obtaining capital not only from the big banks, but also from other little-known sources such as venture capital, partners and business "angels," suppliers and

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A practical and thought provoking introduction to the most important ethical issues in medicine today. Over 700 entries, from short essays to brief definitions of key terms and concepts, have been con

Contains about 200,000 entries, including technical and scientific terms. Volume I contains an introduction and foreword in both Polish and English, a phonetic guide, and alphabetical entries A-N. Vo

From the Great Panathenaea of ancient Greece to the hajj of today, people of all religions and cultures have made sacred journeys to confirm their faith and their part in a larger identity. This book is a fascinating guide through the vast and varied cultural territory such pilgrimages have covered across the ages. The first book to look at the phenomenon and experience of pilgrimage through the multiple lenses of history, religion, sociology, anthropology, and art history, this sumptuously illustrated volume explores the full richness and range of sacred travel as it maps the cultural imagination.The authors consider pilgrimage as a physical journey through time and space, but also as a metaphorical passage resonant with meaning on many levels. It may entail a ritual transformation of the pilgrim's inner state or outer status; it may be a quest for a transcendent goal; it may involve the healing of a physical or spiritual ailment. Through folktales, narratives of the crusades, and the

Tells how to create a haunted house to use as a fundraiser, and offers practical advice on planning, budgeting, scheduling, obtaining a location and permits, makeup, special effects, and interior deco

A complete guide to the design and implementation of successful neurocontrol applicationsNeurocontrol: Towards an Industrial Control Methodology is the first and only volume that presents a unified fr

A complete guide to regulatory compliance monitoring using atomic spectrometryThis is the only comprehensive, single-volume guide to all methods of atomic spectrometry currently recognized by regulato

This is an especially handy, low-cost pocket guide of nearly 60 full-colour illustrations of skin disease manifestations in HIV infection. The illustrated diseases range from HIV seroconversion and pe

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Feeling and Form in Social Life shows how a vigorous and practical science of society can be built. Drawing in part from the philosophy of Susanne Langer, Lloyd Sandelands reveals human societies to b

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Iris Marion Young is known for her ability to connect theory to public policy and practical politics in ways easily understood by a wide range of readers. This collection of essays, which extends her

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Social reality is currently a hotly debated topic not only in social science, but also in philosophy and the other humanities. Finn Collin, in this concise guide, asks if social reality is created by

Noted art critic Theodore Wolff provides a practical overview of how those who teach art can apply the principles and techniques of art criticism from kindergarten through high school. Connecting the

Melody Wren leads us on a connoisseur's tour of Southern Ontario's finest tea rooms in this enticing and informative guidebook. This comprehensive guide is guaranteed to ward off bad brews and day-old

Writing with Pictures is a step-by-step guide to creating children’s books. It offers advice covering a book's preliminary stages through publication, and describes how to tell a story visually, devel

A practical, thorough approach to the development of therapeutic special care settings Research has shown that physical surroundings strongly influence the behavior and quality of life of individu

This book is a comprehensive introduction to all the components of a high-performance parallel linear algebra library, as well as a guide to the PLAPACK infrastructure. PLAPACK is a library infrastr

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The City of London has a rich architectural heritage which is quite unique in its diversity. This guide includes the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral. Wren's genius is also apparent in the cele

From Reader to Reading Teacher is a self-contained, student-centered methods text that connects reading theory to practical classroom activities. The book begins by leading teachers to explore their b

City of Friends offers a practical, intelligent, and well-informed overview of what it means to be gay or lesbian. The authors seek to help gay men and women, as well as their families and friends, to

Students of early Stuart politics face a bewildering array of books and articles published in recent years. The purpose of the present book is to guide readers through this maze of writings, clarify t

Solid, Accessible Coverage of the Basics of Wood Structure Design This invaluable guide provides a complete and practical introduction to the design of wood structures for buildings. Written to be eas

Exercises for getting away from the rut of "business as usual" and moving toward revolutionary ideas, innovation and profit Thinking out of the Box is a practical, informative and entertainin

Explaining how to custom-tailor a diet to meet the body's specific needs, a guide to reaching optimum weight and energy levels helps profile body types, provides sample menus, and identifies health bo

Completely updated to reflect recent legal developments, this practical reference explains those regulations and provides a current, comprehensive look at wetland mitigation options that comply with t

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With more than 1,800 drawings, diagrams and photos, this authoritative guide encompasses the whole art and craft of woodworking. Designed to instruct and inspire every woodworker from the beginner to

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A Guide to Golf Course Irrigation System Design and Drainage details every phase of an irrigation program - from the system design to construction, from scheduling to operation, and much more. It also