You know how to shop for the perfect pair of heels, the airy apartment, or the smart phone of your dreams.Now, find out how you can apply this shopping know-how to get the guy who's just right for you. After all, that little black dress didn't come marching up to you - and neither will the perfect-fitting relationship. You have to shop for it. So stop waiting and start shopping with this fun, practical guide.Understand the product: Shopping for Mr. Right explains the nature of the man-beast as only a guy could, including everything you need to know about testosterone, the male ego and the surprising ways men open up about their feelings.Don't get beguiled by a trendy but shallow purchase: Find out why shopping for status leads so many women astray, and how to opt for the man who truly pleases you.Shop online: With a plethora of dating sites to choose from, you need a strategy! Learn a simple, realistic way to choose the best dating site and find your dream man on it.Test love by trying love: When you find a good prospect, you need a trial run. Reveal the true colors of your new relationship by completing seven intriguing assignments during the crucial early months. Resist shopping addiction: After shopping-till-we-drop, some of us like to comparison-shop till we forget what we already bought. With this book, you'll learn how to resist the temptations posed by today's ultra-connected world and really commit to each other.Get long-term satisfaction: Learn the number one secret of lasting couples: how to opt out of the "e;perfect bliss"e; game that no one can win, and go for real love instead.Finding love doesn't have to be a daunting, confusing riddle.Not when you realize it's just Shopping for Mr. Right.
For Magenta McPhee, life is good. It would be almost perfect if she could sort out her dad, who quite possibly needs saving - from himself. Desperate times call for desperate measures, even if those measures involve identity fraud on a dating site, and replying, as your father, to emails he doesn't even know he's been getting. But when pretending to be someone else is taking you away from your life's purpose - writing the next great fantasy novel - things might have gone too far. In MAGENTA MCPHEE, Catherine Bateson has once again created a cast of delightfully real characters who will stay in the reader's memory long after the last page is turned.
Jess Monroe is 34 and perfectly happy being single. Her friends buy her an ad on an Internet dating site as a birthday present. Furious, she eventually agrees to try it out. Once her reservations have faded, she embarks on several dates of varying success - until one day a catastrophic event brings her life sharply into focus.
Jess Monroe is 34 and perfectly happy being single. Her friends buy her an ad on an Internet dating site as a birthday present. Furious, she eventually agrees to try it out. Once her reservations have faded, she embarks on several dates of varying success - until one day a catastrophic event brings her life sharply into focus.
If you're ready to create web pages more complex than those you can build with HTML and CSS, Head First PHP " MySQL is the ultimate learning guide to building dynamic, database-driven websites using PHP and MySQL. Packed with real-world examples, this book teaches you all the essentials of server-side programming, from the fundamentals of PHP and MySQL coding to advanced topics such as form validation, session IDs, cookies, database queries and joins, file I/O operations, content management, and more. Head First PHP " MySQL offers the same visually rich format that's turned every title in the Head First series into a bestseller, with plenty of exercises, quizzes, puzzles, and other interactive features to help you retain what you've learned. - Use PHP to transform static HTML pages into dynamic web sites; - Create " populate your own MySQL database tables, and work with data stored in files; - Perform sophisticated MySQL queries with joins, and refine your results with LIMIT " ORDER BY; - Use cookies " sessions to track visitors' login information and personalize the site for users; - Protect your data from SQL injection attacks; - Use regular expressions to validate information on forms; - Dynamically display text based on session info and create images on the fly; - Pull syndicated data from other sites using PHP and XML. Throughout the book, you'll build sophisticated examples - including a mailing list, a job board, and an online dating site - to help you learn how to harness the power of PHP and MySQL in a variety of contexts. If you're ready to build a truly dynamic website, Head First PHP " MySQL is the ideal way to get going.
If you're ready to create web pages more complex than those you can build with HTML and CSS, Head First PHP " MySQL is the ultimate learning guide to building dynamic, database-driven websites using PHP and MySQL. Packed with real-world examples, this book teaches you all the essentials of server-side programming, from the fundamentals of PHP and MySQL coding to advanced topics such as form validation, session IDs, cookies, database queries and joins, file I/O operations, content management, and more. Head First PHP " MySQL offers the same visually rich format that's turned every title in the Head First series into a bestseller, with plenty of exercises, quizzes, puzzles, and other interactive features to help you retain what you've learned. - Use PHP to transform static HTML pages into dynamic web sites; - Create " populate your own MySQL database tables, and work with data stored in files; - Perform sophisticated MySQL queries with joins, and refine your results with LIMIT " ORDER BY; - Use cookies " sessions to track visitors' login information and personalize the site for users; - Protect your data from SQL injection attacks; - Use regular expressions to validate information on forms; - Dynamically display text based on session info and create images on the fly; - Pull syndicated data from other sites using PHP and XML. Throughout the book, you'll build sophisticated examples - including a mailing list, a job board, and an online dating site - to help you learn how to harness the power of PHP and MySQL in a variety of contexts. If you're ready to build a truly dynamic website, Head First PHP " MySQL is the ideal way to get going.
Lothagam Hill, an excavation site in Kenya, contains the world's most significant remains from the savanna grasslands of Africa. This collection of essays offers an account of the geology and dating of the site, along with descriptions of the diversity of vertebrate fossils.
Chances are, you've heard about Internet dating from a friend, or an online banner ad has caught your eye. If you've given online dating a passing consideration, you may have some fears from all those graphic horror stories that jar your senses – and your sensibilities. Or you may think that meeting people via the Internet is only for the disenfranchised or socially unskilled.From their own experiences, 20 million people can tell you otherwise. Online Dating For Dummies will get you off the fence and on the Internet dating path – with the skill of a seasoned pro. Like your best friend, this fun reference will give you the straight scoop onGearing up with the right computer hardwareOvercoming preconceived notions of who is onlineTalking the online lingoEnjoying conversation in chat roomsConsidering date site optionsEstablishing your screen identityFacing the consequences of not posting a photoInternet dating is growing at double-digit rates every year, while other forms of finding a connection are flat or falling off. Internet dating, although far from perfect, is becoming the most effective and efficient method of getting introduced to a large number of available singles. Online Dating For Dummies shows you how to get your feet wet and how to dive in, making informed choices and exercising good judgment as youSign up for a trial run on a dating siteTry to describe yourself for your personal profileInitiate your first e-mail contactMake your first in-person meeting memorableIdentify frauds and playersFigure out what not to do if you really want to meet someoneJumping into online dating with no preparation at all is possible – but not practical. If you follow the techniques in this friendly guide, your odds of meeting great potential matches will greatly improve, and you'll have far more fun in the process.
Unexploded military ordnance and toxic chemicals, some dating back to World War I, are a worldwide concern, especially at closed military bases that will be redeveloped for housing or civilian use. In Europe and Asia, many munitions sites are former battlegrounds; in Russia and its former territories, sites are used for storage and waste disposal. Experts estimate that the United States alone could spend between $50 and 250 billion dollars to cleanup these sites, many of which are in high-population density, residential areas. You might live near one such site right now. This book gives detailed instructions for cleaning up military ordnance sites, and lists of explosives, chemical warfare materials and breakdown products that the soil and groundwater must be tested for. Also included are archival studies; remote sensing techniques; geophysical techniques; safety issues; a chemical weapons, explosives and ordnance primer; known and unknown range lists; and a case study of documents written for cleaning up one of the worst examples yet: Spring Valley in the District of Columbia. It disproves myths, common misconceptions and lies, and explains what, how, and where to look for munitions and their residual contamination.* Author is an award winning and world-renowned expert in weapons of mass destruction.* Meets the needs of explosive and ordnance demolition personnel, as well as environmental scientists, insurance agents, and building contractors.* Includes the primary documents written (by the author) for the cleanup of one of the worst sites in the United States (Spring Valley, District of Columbia).* Subject of the book is of worldwide concern with former battlegrounds in Europe and Asia, as well as storage and waste disposal sites in Russia and former Soviet territories.* The only text available with clear and complete instructions on proper cleanup of military ordnance sites including a detailed list of explosives, chemical warfare material and breakdown products.
Unexploded military ordnance and toxic chemicals, some dating back to World War I, are a worldwide concern, especially at closed military bases that will be redeveloped for housing or civilian use. In Europe and Asia, many munitions sites are former battlegrounds; in Russia and its former territories, sites are used for storage and waste disposal. Experts estimate that the United States alone could spend between $50 and 250 billion dollars to cleanup these sites, many of which are in high-population density, residential areas. You might live near one such site right now. This book gives detailed instructions for cleaning up military ordnance sites, and lists of explosives, chemical warfare materials and breakdown products that the soil and groundwater must be tested for. Also included are archival studies; remote sensing techniques; geophysical techniques; safety issues; a chemical weapons, explosives and ordnance primer; known and unknown range lists; and a case study of documents written for cleaning up one of the worst examples yet: Spring Valley in the District of Columbia. It disproves myths, common misconceptions and lies, and explains what, how, and where to look for munitions and their residual contamination. * Author is an award winning and world-renowned expert in weapons of mass destruction.* Meets the needs of explosive and ordnance demolition personnel, as well as environmental scientists, insurance agents, and building contractors.* Includes the primary documents written (by the author) for the cleanup of one of the worst sites in the United States (Spring Valley, District of Columbia).* Subject of the book is of worldwide concern with former battlegrounds in Europe and Asia, as well as storage and waste disposal sites in Russia and former Soviet territories.* The only text available with clear and complete instructions on proper cleanup of military ordnance sites including a detailed list of explosives, chemical warfare material and breakdown products.
This extraordinary catalogue accompanies a major traveling exhibition of 128 works of bronze, jade, and clay dating from the thirteenth century B.C. to the second century A.D. The majority of these stunningly sophisticated works of art--among the most unusual and spectacular produced anywhere in the ancient world--all come from a startling archaeological discovery made just fourteen years ago at the previously unknown site of Sanxingdui in Sichuan province. The discovery of this Bronze Age civil
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The monumental cave complexes of the Baodigshan site at Dazu, in Sichuan province, and their vast treasure trove of Buddhist sculpture and painting have been little studied relative to other Buddhist cave art in China. This is the first English-language publication to reveal and explain the incredible artworks hidden in this remote site, dating from the Song dynasty and inspired by the profound tenets of Esoteric Buddhism. Using brilliant color photographs and detailed line drawings, Professor A
Explores the cinema as a productive site of national culture, dating back to the early Zionist films about turn-of-the-century Palestine. This book offers a deconstructionist reading of Zionism, viewing the cinema as itself participating in the 'invention' of the nation.
Scholarly assessment of the Bayeux Tapestry has moved beyond studies of its sources and analogues, dating, origin and purpose, and site of display. This book demonstrates the value of interpretive approaches to this famous and iconic artefact, by examining the textile's materiality, visuality, reception and historiography.
Between 1989 and 1991, excavations in the parish of Flixborough, North Lincolnshire, unearthed remains of an Anglo-Saxon settlement associated with one of the largest collections of artefacts and animal bones yet found on such a site. In an unprecedented occupation sequence from an Anglo-Saxon rural settlement, six main periods of occupation have been identified, dating from the seventh to the early eleventh centuries; with a further period of activity, between the twelfth and fifteenth centurie
An objective guide to this fascinating science of history and culture Archaeology continually makes headlines--from recent discoveries like the frozen Copper-Age man in the Italian Alps to the newest dating of the first people in America at over 14,0000 years ago. Archaeology For Dummies offers a fascinating look at this intriguing field, taking readers on-site and revealing little-known details about some of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries. It explores how archaeology attempts
After nearly a decade of focusing on art song and instrumental music, Joe Jackson signaled his return to the pop/rock realm by titling his 2000 studio album Night and Day II, recalling his biggest commercial hit, 1982's Night and Day. He toured to promote the new collection, but since his record label, Sony Classical, had released Summer in the City: Live in New York several months before Night and Day II, in record company terms, he wasn't due for another live album. Nevertheless, if only to counter bootleggers, in January 2002 he released Two Rainy Nights: Live in the Northwest -- The Official Bootleg on his own Great Big Island label exclusively through his Web site, www.joejackson.com. Leading a seven-piece band consisting of keyboards, two strings (violin and cello), bass, percussion, and drums, Jackson performed five songs from Night and Day II, along with a selection of material dating back to his 1979 debut Look Sharp! 'Is She Really Going Out With Him' and 'You Can't Get What You Want 'Til You Know What You Want' were included, but this was not a greatest-hits set, by any means. The older songs were rearranged to fit the instrumentation, giving the music a consistency despite the range of the selections across Jackson's career. And the selection of album tracks like 'Got the Time' from Look Sharp! and 'Target' from Night and Day emphasized the depth of those collections beyond the hits. 'Home Town,' a bittersweet nostalgic ballad from Big World that Jackson described as 'sentimental', and a non-charting single in 1986, still sounded like one of his best compositions. The album might be unnecessary for all but Jackson fans, but it chronicled a typically impressive touring band playing excellent material before enthusiastic audiences. ~ William Ruhlmann
Showcases 500 of the world's most sacred spots, including pilgrimage routes, temples, mountains, churches, and holy places - from Mont St Michel Abbey in France, founded after a reported vision of the Archangel Michael; to the White Horse Temple in China, site of the country's first Buddhist temple, dating from the first century AD.
After nearly a decade of focusing on art song and instrumental music, Joe Jackson signaled his return to the pop/rock realm by titling his 2000 studio album Night and Day II, recalling his biggest commercial hit, 1982's Night and Day. He toured to promote the new collection, but since his record label, Sony Classical, had released Summer in the City: Live in New York several months before Night and Day II, in record company terms, he wasn't due for another live album. Nevertheless, if only to counter bootleggers, in January 2002 he released Two Rainy Nights: Live in the Northwest -- The Official Bootleg on his own Great Big Island label exclusively through his Web site, www.joejackson.com. Leading a seven-piece band consisting of keyboards, two strings (violin and cello), bass, percussion, and drums, Jackson performed five songs from Night and Day II, along with a selection of material dating back to his 1979 debut Look Sharp! 'Is She Really Going Out With Him' and 'You Can't Get What You Want 'Til You Know What You Want' were included, but this was not a greatest-hits set, by any means. The older songs were rearranged to fit the instrumentation, giving the music a consistency despite the range of the selections across Jackson's career. And the selection of album tracks like 'Got the Time' from Look Sharp! and 'Target' from Night and Day emphasized the depth of those collections beyond the hits. 'Home Town,' a bittersweet nostalgic ballad from Big World that Jackson described as 'sentimental', and a non-charting single in 1986, still sounded like one of his best compositions. The album might be unnecessary for all but Jackson fans, but it chronicled a typically impressive touring band playing excellent material before enthusiastic audiences. ~ William Ruhlmann
An objective guide to this fascinating science of history and cultureArchaeology continually makes headlines--from recent discoveries like the frozen Copper-Age man in the Italian Alps to the newest dating of the first people in America at over 14,0000 years ago. Archaeology For Dummies offers a fascinating look at this intriguing field, taking readers on-site and revealing little-known details about some of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries. It explores how archaeology attempts to uncover the lives of our ancestors, examining historical dig sites around the world and explaining theories about ancient human societies. The guide also offers helpful information for readers who want to participate in an excavation themselves, as well as tips for getting the best training and where to look for jobs.
An objective guide to this fascinating science of history and cultureArchaeology continually makes headlines--from recent discoveries like the frozen Copper-Age man in the Italian Alps to the newest dating of the first people in America at over 14,0000 years ago. Archaeology For Dummies offers a fascinating look at this intriguing field, taking readers on-site and revealing little-known details about some of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries. It explores how archaeology attempts to uncover the lives of our ancestors, examining historical dig sites around the world and explaining theories about ancient human societies. The guide also offers helpful information for readers who want to participate in an excavation themselves, as well as tips for getting the best training and where to look for jobs.
The use of GIS is the most powerful technology introduced to archaeology since the introduction of carbon 14 dating. The most widespread use of this technology has been for the prediction of archaeological site locations. This book focuses on the use of GIS for archaeological predictive modeling. The contributors include internationally recognized researchers who have been at the forefront of this revolutionary integration of GIS and archaeology, as well as first generation researchers who have begun to critically apply this new technology and explore its theoretical implications.
Ongoing archaeological excavation and research continues to uncover history at the biblical city of Bethsaida. Over the past 15 years, experts in the field continue to research and investigate the site, and have retrieved a wealth of information on some of the most critical topics in research from 10th century BCE to 4th century CE. Home to at least three apostles, Bethsaida is the only capital city from the Nile to the Euphrates dating to the Old Testament times, that has been excavated. In this volume, 13 articles shed light on the history of the city and region, and looks at the remains dating from the time of David to the time of Jesus.
Offers descriptions and plans of over a hundred major and minor archaeological sites in mainland Greece, dating from the Neolithic to the early Christian eras. This illustrated guide contains background information on each site and on the general history and archaeology of Greece in this period.
Ongoing archaeological excavation and research continues to uncover history at the biblical city of Bethsaida. Over the past 15 years, experts in the field continue to research and investigate the site, and have retrieved a wealth of information on some of the most critical topics in research from 10th century BCE to 4th century CE. Home to at least three apostles, Bethsaida is the only capital city from the Nile to the Euphrates dating to the Old Testament times, that has been excavated. In this volume, 13 articles shed light on the history of the city and region, and looks at the remains dating from the time of David to the time of Jesus.
An illustrated guide that offers descriptions and plans of the major and minor archaeological sites in England, dating from prehistoric times to the end of the middle ages. It contains background information on each site and on the general history and archaeology of England in these periods.
Offers descriptions and plans of over a hundred major and minor archaeological sites in mainland Greece, dating from the Neolithic to the early Christian eras. This illustrated guide contains background information on each site and on the general history and archaeology of Greece in this period.
* Much needed update in field, with respected existing texts dating back almost 60 years and inaccessible for today's student. * Teaches Alloy Thermodynamics using a broader, applications driven text with a more industry-oriented lens than any other book on the market, preparing students for the real world.
This fully revised second edition is aimed at anyone who wants to become a successful make-up artist. It offers a personal guide to the exacting world of media make-up. A dedicated web site features topic summaries and questions to test your knowledge and understanding.
Demonstrates how developments in diet, sexuality, reproductive technology, genetic engineering and sports science have made the body a site for social alternatives and individual choices. This book explores the feminist, phenomenological and action-oriented approaches to the body. It examines the relationship between the body and self-identity.
Hoe betovert verliefdheid onze geest? Hoe selecteren je hersens je grote liefde? Wat zijn de verborgen signalen die we elkaar geven als we zoenen en vrijen?In dit boek ontraadselt wetenschapsjournalist Mark Mieras aan de hand van neurowetenschappelijk, psychologisch en antropologisch onderzoek verschijnselen als lust, passie, jaloezie, overspel en duurzame liefde. Hoe de liefde achter de schermen van je bewustzijn werkt. Hoe evolutionaire programma's sturen hoe jij flirt, verleidt, verliefd wordt, je bindt, jaloers bent of verlangt om vreemd te gaan. En ook waarom liefde niet altijd goed uitpakt. Het verklaart de aantrekkingskracht van 'foute' mannen en 'foute' vrouwen en beschrijft hoe medicijnen, internetdating en speed-dating de hersenen op tilt kunnen zetten.Een partner zoeken en liefhebben is een avontuurlijke taak. Op zoek naar eigenwaarde, bevrediging, passie en verbondenheid hebben we naast het standaardhuwelijk keuze uit steeds meer liefdesvormen. En dat is maar goed ook, want niemand heeft hetzelfde liefdesbrein.
Charles Darwin's masterpiece, On the Origin of Species, shook society to its core on publication in 1859. Darwin was only too aware of the storm his theory of evolution would provoke but he would surely have raised an incredulous eyebrow at the controversy still raging a century and a half later. Evolution is accepted as scientific fact by all reputable scientists and indeed theologians, yet millions of people continue to question its veracity.In The Greatest Show on Earth Richard Dawkins takes on creationists, including followers of 'Intelligent Design' and all those who question the fact of evolution through natural selection. Like a detective arriving on the scene of a crime, he sifts through fascinating layers of scientific facts and disciplines to build a cast-iron case: from the living examples of natural selection in birds and insects; the 'time clocks' of trees and radioactive dating that calibrate a timescale for evolution; the fossil record and the traces of our earliest ancestors; to confirmation from molecular biology and genetics. All of this, and much more, bears witness to the truth of evolution.The Greatest Show on Earth comes at a critical time: systematic opposition to the fact of evolution is now flourishing as never before, especially in America. In Britain and elsewhere in the world, teachers witness insidious attempts to undermine the status of science in their classrooms. Richard Dawkins provides unequivocal evidence that boldly and comprehensively rebuts such nonsense. At the same time he shares with us his palpable love of the natural world and the essential role that science plays in its interpretation. Written with elegance, wit and passion, it is hard-hitting, absorbing and totally convincing.
Waarom blijven zoveel hoogopgeleide vrouwen single?Hoogopgeleid, ambitieus, moeder van een prachtige zoon, en... single. Als Lori Gottlieb op haar veertigste nog steeds de ware niet gevonden heeft, kijkt ze om zich heen en ziet dat meer hoogopgeleide vrouwen in dezelfde situatie verkeren als zij. Ze vraagt zich af: 'Waar is het misgegaan?' De echtgenoten van haar vriendinnen mogen dan niet altijd perfect zijn, het zijn beslist wel goede vaders en echtgenoten, dus doen zij en haar lotgenoten misschien gewoon te moeilijk?Gottlieb gaat niet over een nacht ijs. Zij raadpleegt relatiebemiddelaars, dating coaches, gedragseconomen, neuropsychologen, sociologen, relatietherapeuten, scheidingsadvocaten en geestelijken, getrouwde en ongetrouwde vrouwen (tussen de twintig en zestig) - en komt tot verrassende ontdekkingen waar alle vrouwen iets aan kunnen hebben: degenen die de boot dreigen te missen, zij die de boot al hebben gemist en vrouwen die een oude boot hebben en daarover klagen.
Al vier jaar bericht Kluun dagelijks op zijn site, iedere woensdag bij Giel Beelen op 3FM en in diverse kranten en tijdschriften over het geworstel met zichzelf en met de wereld. Of het nu om mooie mensen, bevallingen, Het Meest Onuitgelezen Boek allertijden, voetbal, vrouwen, vreemdgaan, Bruce Springsteen of verdwenen schaamhaar gaat: Kluuns columns, blog en acties zorgen voor vuurwerk.In de kloeke paperback Klunen zijn voor het eerst de geestigste columns van Kluun gebundeld. Inclusief een fotokatern in kleur, reacties van lezers, de leukste acties en blogteksten van Kluun.
PaleoBase provides an important new tool for the teaching of life history in a wide variety of advanced secondary, undergraduate, and graduate courses (eg, paleontology, historical geology, stratigraphy, paleoceanography, paleobiogeography). This title contains over 350 records of cnidaria, and echinoderms fossil groups.
Solar photovoltaics is one of the most promising renewable energy technologies, producing electricity on site directly from the solar radiation without harming the environment and depletion of materials. The Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal (BIPVT) system is a technology which merges PV and thermal systems, simultaneously providing both electric and thermal energy. Through this combination more energy is generated per unit surface area in comparison to the standalone photovoltaics system. Benefits of the BIPVT system include significantly increased electrical performance, faster payback than traditional systems, negligible impact on the environment and the product is easier and less expensive to install with low maintenance required. This book describes the recent developments in PV technologies, solar radiation available on the earth, various BIPVT systems and their applications, energy and exergy analysis, carbondioxide migration and credit earned, life cycle cost analysis and life cycle conversion efficiency.Presently there is no single book which covers all the basic and the advanced concepts related to the implementation of solar energy for the passive heating and cooling of the building. In addition to the basic concepts, the book includes the technology advances, modelling and analysis and ongoing research in the area of BIPVT. Key features of book include: -Solar heating and cooling concepts -Thermal comfort -Performance analysis of BIPVT system -Worldwide case studies -Energy payback period -Techno-economics and sustainability of the system The book, written by experts in the field with years of research and teaching, is intended for the specialists, scientists and people involved in research in the disciplines of renewable energy, energy studies, building energy or carbon credit. For the practicing professional, advanced senior or graduate student with work experience, the book should be used as part of an integrative program enabling them to make deep linkages and thus better decisions in the p
This reference provides access to the 1200 years of Roman rule from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD. The myriad topics covered include rulers; the legal and governmental system; architectural feats; and Roman religions. Each chapter includes a bibliography and site-specific photographs.
The Almanac of New York City is an innovative companion for urban enthusiasts. Nowhere else will you find the name of the city's first comptroller (Selah Strong) and Staten Island's most recently designated historic district (Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto) next to the city's best-attended cultural institution (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with five million visitors annually) and its lowest recorded temperature (15 degrees below zero in February 1934). The Almanac identifies the borough with the most residents who relocate to Palm Beach (Queens) and the borough with the highest number of Panamanian immigrants (Brooklyn). It lists where New York currently ranks in the cost of apartment rentals, the rate of obesity in each borough, the details of executions dating back to 1639, per capita income by borough, the longest-running Broadway shows, the winners of the Wanamaker Mile, and the location of celebrated grave sites. Compiled by two longtime historians of the city, The Almanac treats readers to a real New York story, a tale that will delight anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Big Apple's complex core.
Your visual tool for mastering French verbs Learn key verbs through vibrant illustrations Master six of the most useful tenses of each verb Find the verb tense you need through easy-to-navigate charts Practice verb usage through example sentences See verbs in action in cute MP4 videos for your iPod or computer Listen to correct pronunciation on the book's free companion site, learnverbs.com Through colorful tables and ingenious animation, you will learn more than 100 verbs!
In this audio from the The UltimateA" series, international bestselling mind power author Stephen Richards has developed one of the most powerful ways to help you to win the favours of ANY man/woman you meet. This will make you feel as confident about dating as about tying your shoelaces! This technology does not use self-hypnosis or subliminals.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a life-long chronic disease diagnosed primarily in young adults. During an MS attack, inflammation occurs in areas of the white matter of the central nervous system (nerve fibers that are the site of MS lesions) in random patches called plaques. This process is followed by destruction of myelin, which insulates nerve cell fibers in the brain and spinal cord. Myelin facilitates the smooth, high-speed transmission of electrochemical messages between the brain, the spinal cord, and the rest of the body. The initial symptom of MS is often blurred or double vision, red-green color distortion, or even blindness in one eye. Most MS patients experience muscle weakness in their extremities and difficulty with coordination and balance. Most people with MS also exhibit paresthesias, transitory abnormal sensory feeling such as numbness or 'pins and needles'. Some may experience pain or loss of feeling. About half of people with MS experience cognitive impairments such as difficulties with concentration, attention, memory, and judgment. This volume presents leading research from around the globe.
Durango, Colorado, situated in the four corners region of southwest Colorado, has long been an area of interest to professional archaeologists and non-professional enthusiasts alike. In addition to its natural beauty, the area has been host to a number of ancestral Pueblo Indian groups dating back to prehistoric times. In the 1930s, archeological professionals made up a small, growing group while the ranks of amateur enthusiasts and pothunters, those who dug ancient sites for artifacts out of curiosity or for monetary gain, swelled. Prehistory in Peril is the first accurate account of the early period of archeological study of the Durango area. The area, still rife with unexplored sites, drew many self-trained amateurs and pothunters. As more and more historically significant artifacts were found, bitter confrontation and animosity developed between professionals and enthusiasts. Prehistory in Peril follows the fascinating drama and re-evaluates data from two prominent archeologists of that time, and takes into account more recent research to draw new conclusions about the prehistoric cultural patterns revealed in the southern Colorado area of Durango.
A study that examines society, architecture and urban planning including the documentation of over one thousand buildings of the endangered UNESCO World Heritage Site of Damascus. It discusses the history of these buildings and their transformation.
The Empress of Ireland's last voyage ended on May 29, 1914, when she was rammed by a Norwegian coal-carrier in a fog patch on the St Lawrence River near Rimouski. For David Creighton, her voyage still continues. In Losing the Empress, Creighton delves into the lives of his grandparents -- Salvation Army officers who were lost on the Empress -- and the lives of their five orphaned children who would soon be plunged into World War I. His discoveries reveal amazing details about the Empress, which sank in fourteen minutes with a greater loss of life than the Titanic disaster. Shipwreck nostalgia, last voyage dinners, Salvationists, and the British Empire and the world wars fought to preserve it; everything comes into focus when the author joins Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard on a film shoot at the sunken liner's site. Losing the Empress lyrically traces a personal journey into the past and into the future.
