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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A classic available in English at last, this collaboration between Vilém Flusser and Louis Bec is a pioneering exploration of uncharted territory in the realm of animal cognition, philosophy and art. At once inquisitive and whimsical, this unclassifiable book brings together some of the best work of two cutting-edge thinkers that were not only geographic but also intellectual neighbors." —Eduardo Kac"Vampryoteuthis Infernalis is a unique work that is at once literary and philosophical, poetic and scientific, and it nicely combines the imaginative fancy of the beast fable with elements of science fiction and horror. Flusser’s work is a hybrid creature, a marvelous and monstrous text that mirrors the fantastical creature it describes. The Vampyroteuthis holds a wonderfully strange and unhuman mirror up to the human and in so doing opens the way for a strange and novel non-philosophy of life." —Eugene Thacker, author of After LifeTable of ContentsContentsThe TreatiseI. OctopodaII. GenealogyThe Phylum MolluscaThe Class CephalopodaThe Species Vampyroteuthis infernalis giovanniIII. The Vampyroteuthic WorldIts ModelThe AbyssVampyroteuthic DaseinIV. Vampyroteuthic Culture Its ThinkingIts Social LifeIts ArtV. Its EmergenceReport by the Institut Scientifique de Recherche Paranaturaliste

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Jussi Parikka’s A Geology of Media really expands what media theory can do. The materiality of media is no longer restricted to questions of economies or technics but extends all the way to its molecular composition. It connects the fast calculations of digital time to the deepest of temporalities, that of the earth itself. An essential contribution to a media theory for the Anthropocene."—McKenzie Wark, author of Molecular Red "A Geology of Media does not complete or close down an area of research, but rather opens one up. This book is vital to any continuing consideration of media today."—Steven Shaviro, author of The Universe of Things: On Speculative Realism"A powerful, illuminating, passionate book rewriting the history and future of media from a much needed materialist perspective."—Theory, Culture & Society"Parikka prods us to think big, to get past our primordial inhibitions, to look beyond mass media consumerism."—Furtherfield"Parikka’s book offers refreshing insights into the materiality of digital technologies - that have radically changed cinema too - and can make us place past and theoretical debates into the present."—New Review in Film and Television Studies"Parikka points readers toward a more expansive media theory in ways that no other researcher has."—CHOICE"A satisfying and challenging book."—boundary 2"Parikka’s invaluable book will prompt a myriad of important conversations within his discipline over the nature of media and technology."—The New Inquiry"A Geology of Media offers a greatly expanded definition of media materialism, productively redefines the scope of media archaeology, and nuances the discourse of ecocritical media theory with its emphasis on the importance of the nonorganic world."—Afterimage"With A Geology of New Media, Parikka not only expands and vitalizes the fields of media theory and media history, he also forces the humanities at large to rethink its methods and objectives."—Spheres"A Geology of Media is an excellent book, which mixes cultural theory and history with geological science and contemporary art."—The Year’s Work in Critical and Cultural Theory"Radical in its far-reaching and interdisciplinary approach, and welcome for being so, the scope of A Geology of Media reflects its topical intricacy whilst reshaping the arenas of discourse in which interrogations of an evolving, non-discrete, complex of media cultures can take place."—TOPIA: Canadian Journal of Cultural Studies"A provocative book that succeeds in proposing a potentially vast field of study."—Early Popular Visual Culture"A Geology of Media provides rich theoretic interventions and examples that expand on the increasing scholarship on the Anthropocene, materiality, and waste."—Cultural Geographies" A welcome contribution to this relevant area of study."—Prabuddha Bharata"Jussi Parikka deeply has examined the rawest matter of media."—Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly "In A Geology of Media, Jussia Parikka offers a refreshingly raw materiality approach to media studies." —Culture MachineTable of ContentsContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Materiality: Grounds of Media and Culture2. An Alternative Deep Time of the Media3. Psychogeophysics of Technology4. Dust and the Exhausted Life5. Fossil FuturesAfterword: So-Called NatureAppendix. Zombie Media: Circuit Bending Media Archaeology into an Art MethodGarnet Hertz and Jussi ParikkaNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is indeed a brilliant exposition of landscape and language in the world of the Western Apache. But it is more than that. Keith Basso gives us to understand something about the sacred and indivisible nature of words and place. And this is a universal equation, a balance in the universe. Place may be the first of all concepts; it may be the oldest of all words.- N. Scott Momaday;""In Wisdom Sits in Places Keith Basso lifts a veil on the most elemental poetry of human experience, which is the naming of the world. In so doing he invests his scholarship with that rarest of scholarly qualities: a sense of spiritual exploration. Through his clear eyes we glimpse the spirit of a remarkable people and their land, and when we look away, we see our own world afresh.""- William deBuys;""A very exciting book--authoritative, fully informed, extremely thoughtful, and also engagingly written and a joy to read. Guiding us vividly among the landscapes and related story-tellings of the Western Apache, Basso explores in a highly readable way the role of language in the complex but compelling theme of a people's attachment to place. An important book by an eminent scholar.""- Alvin M. Josephy, Jr.;""This brilliant book on linguistic awareness of local landscapes is a gem.""- Arizona Republic;""Basso, an anthropologist who has done fieldwork among the Western Apache of Arizona for over 30 years, provides a fascinating scholarly study of the meaning and significance of the Apache place names found in the area surrounding the community of Cibecue, Arizona. Some Apache place names describe features of the landscape or climate, while others derive from historical or mythological events. All, however, are rich in descriptive imagery and depth of meaning for the Apache people of the area. With the help of several Apache informants, Basso explores the place worlds underlying the names of localities and through them lets the Apache express their own understanding of their history, identity, values, and morality. This work, which won the Western States Book Award for creative nonfiction, is a valuable contribution to anthropological studies of place and location. At the same time, it provides a sensitive perspective on the Apaches' understanding of themselves. A useful addition to anthropology and linguistics collections in academic libraries.""- Elizabeth Salt, Otterbein Coll. Lib., Westerville, Ohio, Library Journal

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Book SynopsisJames Madison’s record of the Constitutional Convention traces day by day the debates held from May to September 1787 and presents the only complete picture we have of the strategy, interests, and ideas of the Founders at the convention itself.Trade Review“The one invaluable source for the Federal Convention is, of course, James Madison’s Notes of Debates…. essential for all libraries.” * Harvard Law Review *“An important book…. Certainly this volume should be added to the collection of every library.” * Choice *“In our day when the constitution is often interpreted out of context, or even in an alien context, all who truly revere the Constitution should be conversant with Madison’s Notes, in which are set forth the purposes of the Founding Fathers.” * Journal of Southern History *

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Book SynopsisA FLAME TREE SKETCHBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious, the sketchbooks combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, the thick paper stock makes them ideal for sketching and drawing. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and bookmark ribbons. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. THE ARTIST. Catrin Welz-Stein's work is characterised by a sense of whimsy and wonder, as can be seen in this moonlit vision. The fantasy landscape illuminated by twinkling stars shows a fresh, green world from which the moon can be pulled closer. The image evokes a feeling of nostalgia for bedtime stories, full of characters who could make anything possible. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

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Book Synopsis Best-selling author Frédéric Delavier brings his singular style to active women serious about slimming, toning, and shaping their bodies. Delavier’s Sculpting Anatomy for Women: Core, Butt, and Legs helps women eliminate love handles and reduce cellulite through more than 75 exercises, 120 full-color photos, and 125 distinctive illustrations. Table of ContentsYour Mission: A Flat Belly and a Sexy Butt in Three Months Five Tips to Get You Started 1. Motivation Is Essential 2. It’s Never Too Late to Reshape Your Body 3. Exercise for Your Health 4. Listen to Your Body 5. Exercise for Beauty Nutrition: The Foundation of Your Health Rules of Nutrition Nutrients That Give You Energy How to Work Your Buttocks and Abdominal Muscles Sculpt Your Butt 24 Sculpt Your Abs 27 Get Rid of Cellulite Two Types of Cellulite Reasons You Get Cellulite How to Beat Cellulite GOAL 1: SLIM YOUR WAIST Static Stretch for the Waist Standing Side Bend Torso Twist With a Stick Lying Torso Twist Side Plank Swimming GOAL 2: STRENGTHEN YOUR ABDOMINALS Crunch, Feet on the Floor Crunch, Legs Raised Sit-Up, Feet on the Floor Crunch, Feet on a Bench Oblique Crunch, Feet on the Floor or a Bench Oblique Crunch, Legs Raised In-and-Out Reverse Crunch Bicycle Oblique Bicycle Sphinx GOAL 3: SCULPT YOUR BUTT Leg Lift to the Side Leg Lift on the Belly Leg Lift on the Knees Leg Lift With a Bent Knee Opposite Arm and Leg Raise Side Leg Raise on the Knees Bridge Bridge, Feet on a Bench Bridge With One Leg Raised Lying Hamstring Stretch Buttocks Stretch Leg Extension to the Back Leg Extension to the Side Lateral Leg Curl GOAL 4: TONE YOUR LEGS Standing Knee Raise Body-Weight Squat Deadlift Squat With a Bar Wide-Leg Squat Good Morning With a Bar Step-Up on a Bench Forward Lunge Forward Lunge With Dumbbells Alternating Side Lunge Standing Hamstring Stretch Hamstring Stretch Using a Bench Standing Calf Raise Calf Raise Using a Dumbbell Calf Stretch DEVELOP YOUR OWN CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMKnow Your Body Well So You Can Train Effectively Dominant Characteristics Personalizing Your Training Design Your Program Morphology A, Program 1: Beginner Morphology A, Program 2: Intermediate Morphology A, Program 3: Advanced Morphology B, Program 1: Beginner Morphology B, Program 2: Intermediate Morphology B, Program 3: Advanced Morphology C, Program 1: Beginner Morphology C, Program 2: Intermediate Morphology C, Program 3: Advanced

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Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThe Times Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your wordpower with this classic collection of 80 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword.The sixteenth book in this excellent series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging crosswords which offer an enjoyable and stimulating way to spend your time.Building on the enormous success of previous titles in the series, The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 16 is packed with 80 high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor Richard Browne.Previously published as The Times Crossword book 17.

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Book SynopsisEver wondered how ink is made? Or what is the bestselling book of all time? Or which are the oldest known books in the world? Highbrow to lowbrow, all aspects of the book are celebrated and explored in 'The Book Lovers’ Miscellany'. From a list of unfinished novels, a short history of the comic, the story behind Mills and Boon and an entry on books printed with mistakes, to a guide to the colours of Penguin paperback jackets and a list of the most influential academic books of all time. Between these pages you will discover the history of paper, binding, printing and dust jackets; which books have faced bans; which are the longest established literary families; and which bestsellers were initially rejected. You can explore the output of the most prolific writers and marvel at the youth of the youngest published authors; learn which natural pigments were used to decorate a medieval bible; and what animal is needed for the making of vellum. The ideal gift for every bibliophile, 'The Book Lovers’ Miscellany' is full of fun facts, potted histories and curious lists, perfect for dipping into and sharing.

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Book SynopsisStunning Versatility with Two Iconic Colors! Classic yet contemporary, red and white is one of the most iconic color combinations in quilting, inspiring designers, collectors, and major exhibits.

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Book SynopsisThe Moleskine Cahiers are journals with a flexible heavy-duty writable cardboard cover in black with visible stitching on the spine. The last 16 sheets are detachable and there is a pocket for loose notes. Each set of 3 pieces includes the Moleskine history. With acid free paper and squared pages. Set of 3. Specifications: - Layout: Squared Paper- Dimensions: 5 x 8-1/4- Color: Black- Pages: 80; last 16 Pages are detachable- Flap with space for collecting loose notes.- Paper Weight: 70 gsm/47 lb.; FSC Certified Paper; Acid-Free (pH Neutral)- Set of 3

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a brave book, fusing data, experience and intuition in a way that scientists rarely attempt... It's a significant and much-needed contribution to the literature of winemaking." 2013 BOOK OF THE YEAR Wine & Spirits Magazine "Smith is nothing if not genuine in his curiosity about the appropriate uses of science in the cellar." San Francisco Chronicle "Fascinating... His book is a tool for winemakers and a sinewy bone on which to gnaw for wine geeks." The Daily Meal "Top 10 Wine Books of 2013: Clark Smith has written the most interesting and eclectic wine book in years. Smith has a rich and swirling mind that is on display in this both technical and philosophical treaties on modern winemaking the issues that have been pushed to the fore through innovation." Tom Wark's Fermentation "Wine savvy comes easy for Clark Smith, who's the smartest guy in most of the rooms he inhabits... His 'Postmodern Winemaking: Rethinking the Modern Science of an Ancient Craft' is a thoughtful and thought-provoking look at the 'bones' of wine - structure, acidity, tannins, minerality - and how postmodern winemaking can help the industry build upon these attributes. Thus, it's a great gift for a wine geek or a science geek or a business geek." Minneapolis Star Tribune "A detailed, accessible portrait of what it takes to be a professional, successful winemaker." NewsdayTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction PART ONE. PRINCIPLES 1 The Solution Problem 2 Creating the Conditions for Graceful Aging 3 Building Structure: The Basic Tool Kit 4 The Seven Functions of Oak 5 Vineyard Enology: The Power of Showing Up 6 The Vicinal Diphenol Cascade: Red Wine’s Defi ning Reaction 7 Redox Redux: Measuring Wine’s Oxygen Uptake Capacity 8 Speculations on Minerality 9 Winemaking at High pH 10 Integrated Brettanomyces Management 11 Harmony and Astringency: Nice and Rough PART TWO. PRACTICES 12 Winemaking’s Lunatic Heroes 13 Gideon Beinstock’s Mountain Magic: Handling Extreme Terroir 14 Randall Grahm: California Dreamer in Search of the Miraculous 15 Bob Wample: Thinking Like a Grape PART THREE. TECHNOLOGY 16 Pressing Matters: A Postmodern Tale 17 Some Like It Hot 18 The New Filtrations: Winemaking’s Power Tools 19 Flash Détente: Winemaking Game Changer PART FOUR. PHILOSOPHY 20 Spoofulated or Artisanal? 21 Science and Biodynamics: The Limits of Rationalism 22 Natural Wine Nonsense 23 Yeast Inoculation: Threat or Menace? 24 New World Identity and Judging Reform 25 Liquid Music: Resonance in Wine Appendix 1. Winemaking Basics Appendix 2. Navigating the Postmodern Calendar Notes Glossary of Postmodern Terminology Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisA FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Anne Stokes is a fantasy artist whose passion for the genre began in her childhood after reading J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Her art covers a broad range of themes, from the romantic and magical enchanted Forest, to fearsome dragons and the dark underworld of gothic vampires. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Architects, design nerds and hard-core antiquarians may be the natural audience for the reissue of this Victorian-era classic. But if you have wondered--as I have--about the subtle differences between the filigrees featured in Persian, Byzantine and Arabian tilework, The Grammar of Ornament: A Visual Reference of Form and Colour in Architecture and the Decorative Arts (Princeton University Press) is a good book to have on hand. . . . The illustrations are delightful, and perhaps surprisingly, it is easy to pick a page at random and find a bit of tasty decorative information to digest. Summer grazing at its best."---Ted Loos, Introspective Magazine

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Myers (a seasoned specialist who gives bird tour guides with WINGS Birding Tours) presents an easy to use and colorful introduction to the fauna of Southeast Asia. The guide provides a very brief introduction to wildlife viewing skills and etiquette."--ChoiceTable of ContentsAcknowledgments 6 Introduction 6 Geographic Coverage 6 Measurements 6 Basic Tips for Visitors 8 Guide to the Best Spots for Viewing Wildlife in Southeast Asia 10 Species Accounts Birds 26 Mammals 174 Reptiles 210 Frogs 226 Invertebrates 230 References 244 Photo Credits 244 Index 249

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Book SynopsisThoroughly updated and revised edition of a popular classic of modern anthropology.Trade Review'A well written and informative book on a subject of great importance for all social anthropologists. A work which offers a sober and balanced account of the historical growth of anthropology'. It certainly deserves to be widely read' -- The European Journal of Developmental Research'The authors describe this book as an ambitious but unpretentious attempt to 'cover all the major traditions in social and cultural anthropology'. They achieve this in nine pithy chapters that follow the development of anthropological ideas from the ancient Greeks to the end of the 1990s. -- The Australian Journal of AnthropologyTable of ContentsSeries preface Preface 1. Proto-Anthropology Introduction Herodotus and other Greeks After Antiquity The European Conquests and their Impact Why All This is not Quite Anthropology Yet The Enlightenment Romanticism 2. Victorians, Germans and a Frenchman Introduction Evolutionism and Cultural History Morgan Marx Bastian and the German Tradition Tylor and Other Victorians The Golden Bough and the Torres Expedition German Diffusionism The New Sociology Durkheim Weber 3. Four Founding Fathers Introduction The Founding Fathers and their Projects Malinowski and the Trobriand Islanders Radcliffe-Brown's Natural Science of Society Boas and Historical Particularism Mauss and the Total Social Prestation Anthropology in 1930: Parallels and Divergences 4. Expansion and Institutionalisation Introduction A Marginal Discipline? Oxford and LSE, Columbia and Chicago The Dakar-Djibouti Expedition Culture and Personality Cultural History Ethnolinguistics The Chicago School 'Kinshipology' Functionalism's Last Stand Some British Outsiders 5. Forms of Change Introduction Neo-evolutionism and Cultural Ecology Formalism and Substativism Methodological Individualists at Cambridge Role Analysis and System Theory 6. The Power of Symbols Introduction From Function to Meaning Ethnoscience and Symbolic Anthropology Geertz and Schneider Levi-Strauss and Structuralism Early Impact The State of the Art in 1968 7. Questioning Authority Introduction The Return of Marx Structural Marxism The Not-Quite-Marxists Political Economy and the Capitalist World System Feminism and the Birth of Reflexive Fieldwork Ethnicity Practice Theory The Sociobiology Debate and Samoa 8. The End of Modernism? Introduction The End of Modernism? The Postcolonial World A New Departure or a Return to Boas? Other Positions 9. Global Networks Introduction Towards an International Anthropology? Trends for the Future Biology and Culture Globalisation and the Production of Locality Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisOriginally published: Middletown, Conn.: Wesleyan University Press, 1973.

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Book SynopsisKottick presents technical information in an accessible, but entertaining, way: the forms and styles of harpsichords, advice on purchasing decisions, maintenance techniques (such as voicing, regulating, and changing strings, tongues, plectra, springs, and dampers), aids in troubleshooting common problems, and detailed instructions on tuning and temperament.

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Book SynopsisThe Happy Runner breaks down the science of performance psychology, introduces training principles, and provides real-world success stories so readers can apply Some Work, All Play (SWAP) principles into their daily routines.Trade Review"I've spent years in a tumultuous relationship with racing and running. In The Happy Runner Megan and David Roche share the secrets to reformulating your relationship not just with running, but with life." --Amelia Boone, Spartan Racing World Champion "In all my years as a professional triathlete I never had a coach who put my happiness first. I will be forever grateful that I found David and Megan. Find your happiness in The Happy Runner!" --Charlotte Paul, Professional Triathlete, 2-time Ironman Champion "The Happy Runner mind-set has really helped me to stop fixating on what I want to become and instead appreciate what I have. If we don't enjoy the process, strive in the difficulties, and embrace the mundane, we will be chasing a never-ending finish line, which can only end in defeat. Regardless of your profession or athleticism, this book will remind you that we are enough; we are awesome; and anything that we do on top of that is just extra icing on top of an already delicious cake." --Keely Henninger, 2018 Winner of the Lake Sonoma 50 Miler and Chuckanut 50K "Megan and David capture the essence of good coaching in The Happy Runner by challenging runners to zoom out and take the long view of their running. From this vantage point, motivation, goals and process all fall into place. By coupling these foundational elements firmly to compassionate self-acceptance, they empower runners to run more joyfully and more successfully. Their enthusiasm for sharing this proven route to more satisfying running is evident on every page, and their expertise shines through their athletes' success stories." --Liza Howard, Four-Time Winner of USATF National Championships "The Happy Runner is the best running book you'll ever read because it's about so much more than just running: love, death, and above all, happiness." --Clare Gallagher, Winner of the 2016 Leadville 100 Miler "This book has kept me in the most contented, thoughtful, and kind company through endless hours and situations. It constantly helps me to 'zoom out, ' giggle, smile, and run with total freedom in my heart." --Meg Mackensie, Professional Trail RunnerTable of ContentsPart I. The Happy Runner Rules Chapter 1. Embrace the Process Chapter 2. Know Your Why Chapter 3. Power Yourself With Kindness Chapter 4. It’s Not All Puppies and Unicorns Part II. The Happy Runner Training PrinciplesChapter 5. Principle 1: Easy Means Easy, Not the Absence of Pain Chapter 6. Principle 2: Learn How to Run Fast Before You Practice Running Hard Chapter 7. Principle 3: Build Strength From Speed Chapter 8. Principle 4: Specificity Matters, but Less Than You May Think Chapter 9. Principle 5: Healthy Running Is Active and Earned

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Book SynopsisDog House is a playful set of 100 postcards in a unique format: featuring ten pieces of artwork each from ten talented artists, this collection contains a rich variety of mediums, styles and breeds. Terriers, goldendoodles, rottweilers, pugs and rescue mixes - this playful collection features one hundred canine-themed postcards illustrated by ten extraordinary artists: Dennis Bowers, Andrea Caceres, Holly Frean, Dylan Goldberger, Mia Johnson, Timo Kuilder, Wallace May, Mokshini, Sally Muir, and Giulia Sagramola. This whimsical box is the perfect gift for every pet parent, rescue advocate or dog-obsessed child.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewChina's transformation cannot be attributed to a single cause; rather, it arose from a contingent, interactive process—Ang calls it 'directed improvisation.' She formalizes this insight which has the potential to influence future studies of institutional and economic change beyond China. * Foreign Affairs *While adaptive approaches to development have become new buzzwords, Yuen Yuen's work brings rigor to this conversation.... This analytical lens has enormous potential for thinking through the adaptive challenge, whether at the national level, subnational level or sectoral level. * The World Bank *The book combines methodological rigour, employing a complexity perspective hitherto unknown in standard political economy analyses... with rich original empirical data drawn from more than 400 interviews.... This is an important book with a bold thesis that, at its most ambitious, demands a rethinking of the history and evolution of capitalism.... In terms of policy implications, Ang's thesis has the potential to upend much that the global development establishment holds dear. * The Straits Times *How China Escaped the Poverty Trap... is an original and insightful take on what is perhaps the biggest development puzzle of my lifetime. * Building State Capability Blog *This book is a triumph, opening a window onto the political economy of China’s astonishing rise that takes as its starting point systems and complexity. Its lessons apply far beyond China’s borders. * Oxfam Blog *Ang provides specialists and nonspecialists alike with a fresh inside-the-black-box account of how the Chinese state... has actually practiced (not merely preached) innovation, problem solving, and effective implementation.... Future studies of bureaucratic life in China and elsewhere must reckon seriously with Ang's account. * Governance *As if explaining modern Chinese economic development was not enough of a challenge, Ang has two even loftier goals. The first is methodological. She expresses a frustration with political science's causality obsession and modeling approaches that deliver isolated snapshots of complex processes.... Ang's second ambition is to apply this coevolutionary schema to how we understand economic development generally. * Perspectives on Politics *This book is an invaluable addition to the scholarship on the political economy of development. * Pacific Affairs *How China Escaped the Poverty Trap is an innovative account to explain why China has economically developed in spite – or because – of its low-quality institutions. It is both a theoretically original and empirically rich study of Chinese economic development and required reading for those who want to understand China's and our own future. * VoegelinView *The author has certainly filled the gaps in the literature on the political-economic analysis of China's historic transformation from a low-income to a middle-income country through adoption of a co-evolutionary approach to development. Overall, this interesting book goes deeper beneath the broad political-economic surface of Chinese society. It should appeal not only to researchers on Chinese society, but also to practising political economists. * Ecoomic Record *Table of ContentsIntroduction: How Did Development Actually Happen? Part 1 FRAMEWORK AND BUILDING BLOCKS 1. Mapping Coevolution 2. Directed Improvisation Part 2 DIRECTION 3. Balancing Variety and Uniformity 4. Franchising the Bureaucracy Part 3 IMPROVISATION 5. From Building to Preserving Markets 6. Connecting First Movers and Laggards Conclusion: How Development Actually Happened Beyond China Appendix A: Steps for Mapping Coevolution Appendix B: Interviews

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Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Diesel models: 1190, 1194, 1290, 1294, 1390, 1394, 1490, 1494, 1594, 1690

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Book SynopsisThe Starry Night Petals puzzle is a beautiful rendering of Van Gogh''s iconic work with flower petals by Bridget Collins. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage.• 500 pieces• Box Size: 8 x 8 x 1.5, 203 x 203 x 41 mm• Puzzle Size: 20 x 20, 508 x 508 mm• Includes Puzzle Insert• Ribbon Cut Pieces

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Book SynopsisYour family's most cherished meals deserve to be remembered. Preserve all of your favorite recipes, and the memories associated with them, in this heirloom-quality blank recipe book. Around Our Table includes- 138 Recipe Pages- Space to record prep time, serving size, ingredients, instructions, and memories or additional notes about each dish Organized Dividers with Tabs- 7 sections broken up by food category to make it easy to find what you're looking for 20 4x6 Index Cards- Write down recipes you might want to remove and share with others Plastic Sleeves and Pocket- Additional space to save recipes that have been passed down or clipped out of magazines Durable Cover- Stylish, yet sturdy, cover that is wipeable and will hold up in the kitchen Beautiful Design- Classic artwork created by artist and author Korie HeroldTrade Review"For the family who enjoys cooking together, having a place to write down and preserve cherished recipes is priceless." -NBC News

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Book SynopsisIn this perfect companion to Emily Freeman's bestselling book The Next Right Thing, you'll find a year's worth of prompts, worksheets, and lists to help you discern your next right decision--and the next one.

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Book Synopsis'One of the most influential art projects of the decade' – Washington PostFrom street photographer Brandon Stanton, Humans is a book that connects readers as global citizens at a time when erecting more borders is the order of the day. It shows us the entire world, one story at a time . . .After five years of traveling the globe, the creator of Humans of New York brings people from all parts of the world into a conversation with readers, presenting beautiful photographs alongside stories from their lives. Ignoring borders, this book chronicles lives and shows us the faces of the world. From London, Paris and Rome to Iraq, Dubai, Ukraine, Pakistan, Jordan, Uganda, Vietnam, Israel and every other place in between, these interviews go deeper than ever before.Including hundreds of photos and stories of people Brandon met and talked with in over forty countries, Humans is a full colour illustrated book that includes never seen before material and several of Stanton's essays, which – like his photography – have been loved and shared by his followers worldwide.Trade ReviewProfound interviews and signature stunning photography * Newsweek *Just when we need it, Humans reminds us what it means to be human . . . one of the most influential art projects of the decade * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisThe Kew Gardens' Marianne North Set of 3 Mini Notebooks features a collection of three mini, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful design: Honeyflowers and Honeysuckers, View in the Brisbane botanic garden, Foliage and Flowers. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere! The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world-famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. Kew has a gallery dedicated to the paintings of the remarkable Victorian artist Marianne North, who had a great eye for botanical detail. She set out in 1871 on a painterly progress through world flora. She arrived in Brazil in 1872 and stayed until September 1873. This Collection presents three of her most iconic paintings, perfect for all art lovers! Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.

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Book SynopsisAwesome games for the big night... and vital advice for the morning afterLet the games begin and the good times roll! This compact collection of drinking games from around the globe is guaranteed to liven up your night. Will you play Vodka Roulette or risk a round of Nasty or Nice? Then when the alcohol has taken its toll, just flip to the hangovers section for remedies, fun facts and tasty recipes to make it all better.

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Book SynopsisBring a touch of Wizarding World magic on your next travel adventure with this Back to Hogwarts™ Travel Set.This deluxe travel stationery set features a collectible, Hogwarts™- inspired luggage case; a travel journal to log your experiences and memories; an Elder Wand pen to use to record your adventures; 10 Hogwarts™ inspired postcards to correspond with friends and family during your journey; and a sticker sheet to personalize your luggage case, journal, or postcards. 184-PAGE TRAVEL JOURNAL: This deluxe, vegan-leather travel journal includes daily spreads to record the sights you visited; a full page to capture your most memorable experiences of the day; and an address book section to record the contact information of people you want to correspond with, places you visited, or friends you made along the way.   HOGWARTS™ LUGGAGE CASE: Carry your travel journal and other important travel documents in a travel case inspired by the luggage carried by Hogwarts™ students, or use it to store tickets, small souvenirs, photos, and other travel mementos collected along the way.  COLLECTIBLE WAND PEN: No ordinary pen will do to capture the magical moments of your adventures.  A collectable sculpted Elder Wand pen is included and secured to the inside lid of the travel case so it is always easy to access and store. 10 POSTCARDS: Keep in touch with friends and loved ones during you travels with 10 inspiring postcards featuring concept art imagery of Hogwarts™ from the Harry Potter™ films.  STICKER SHEET:  A sticker sheet with 18 Harry Potter-themed stickers lets you personalize your luggage case, journal or postcards with your own magical flair

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the holidays in Tamriel with this 25-day advent calendar! Inspired by the hit video game series, The Elder Scrolls: The Official Advent Calendar features 25 days of exclusive surprises including keychains, high-quality stickers, recipe cards, mini booklets, and more unique keepsakes. The perfect gift for gamers of all ages, The Elder Scrolls: The Official Advent Calendar brings the epic world of Tamriel to your holiday celebrations!

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Book SynopsisPart of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed then foil stamped. And they’re powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example features Gustav Klimt's moving work 'Fulfillment' from the Stoclet Frieze.

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Book SynopsisAnne L. Foster provides a comprehensive overview of the war on drugs, its failures and continued appeal, and the international consequences of US drug policy.Trade Review“The Long War on Drugs makes diplomatic history, the interaction between US domestic and regional drug policies, and social and cultural history work together to show how the present has been produced by the past. In beautiful prose, Anne L. Foster explains the diplomatic history of global prohibition and the various national interests it has supposedly served over time. Foster does a great job of bringing the current situation into view.” -- Nancy D. Campbell, author of * OD: Naloxone and the Politics of Overdose *“A smart, compelling, and accessible soup-to-nuts narrative history of US drug wars at home and abroad. It’s a terrific survey for newcomers that also advances the field with fresh insights and synthesis.” -- David Herzberg, author of * White Market Drugs: Big Pharma and the Hidden History of Addiction in America *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction. The Meaning of Drugs 1 1. The Many Uses of Drugs 5 Part I. The Battle for Prohibition, 1870–1940 15 2. Identifying the Problem 19 3. Deciding on Prohibition 31 4. International Conferences 42 5. Changing Practice and Policy in Medicine and Public Health 55 Part II. To a Declaration of a War on Drugs, 1940–1980 67 6. Opportunities of World War II and Its Aftermath 71 7. US Laws and International Conventions 82 8. Who Is Using? 96 9. War on Drugs Declared 109 Part III. Blurring the Lines, 1980–Present 123 10. Mandatory Minimums 127 11. Environmental Effects of the War on Drugs 139 12. Marijuana’s Different Path 152 13. New Challenges to the War on Drugs 164 Conclusion. Never-Ending War on Drugs? 175 Glossary 179 Notes 181 Suggestions for Further Reading 193 Index 199

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Book SynopsisParadoxical Leadership reveals how to use tensions between seemingly contradictory perspectives as a driver for sustainable success and innovation.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: In the Lab 1. Polarities and Paradoxes: What Are They and How Do They Work? 1.2 Polarities as the Lifeblood of Adaptive Systems 1.2 How to Engage with Polarities 1.3 How Polarities Work in Organizations and Social Systems 2. The Limitations of Either/Or Thinking 2.1 Various Forms of Either/Or Thinking 2.2 Why Is Either/Or Thinking So Attractive? 2.3 Why Doesn’t the Either/Or Approach Work? 2.4 The Challenge 3. Thinking from a Both/And Perspective 3.1. Why Is a Paradigm Shift Necessary and Inevitable? 3.2 Paradoxical Leadership and Both/And Thinking on the Rise 3.3 The Fundamentals of Both/And Thinking 3.4 Principles of Practice 4. How to Balance between Opposite Poles? 4.1 Coping with Our Own Polarities 4.2 Working with the Polarities of Our Organization Part II: At Work 5. Setting the Strategic Direction and Steering the Business 5.1 Staying on Course and Strategic Agility 5.2 Specializing and Working Together in One Value Chain 5.3 Giving Direction to an Organization without Putting It in a Straitjacket 5.4 The Obsession to Measure Everything and the Limitations of Kips 6. Change 6.1 Change and Continuity: The Old and the New 6.2 Adaptability, Versatility, and Identity 6.3 Polarization and Tribal Wars 6.4 Paradoxical Interventions: Doing the Opposite to What We Want to Achieve 7. Where People and the Organization Come Together 7.1 The Power of What Is Hidden in the Shadows 7.2 How Diversity Can Help Us Achieve Better Results 7.3 Creativity and Innovation: A Winding Road 8. Conducting the Paradoxical Dialogue 8.1 The Inner Compass 8.2 How to Shape the Paradoxical Dialogue in Your Team and Organization 8.3 Caught in the Middle: Reconciling Different Worlds 9. Paradoxically Competent 9.1 The Paradoxically Competent Professional and Manager 9.2 The Paradoxical Skill Set Where Do We Go from Here? Back to the Basics Appendix: List of Common Polarities Index

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Book SynopsisIt's just a pen. But it IS a good one. It contains superior German black ink so flows beautifully and the barrel is lovely and soft coated to make it comfortable to hold blah blah blah. But MOST importantly and what you really need to know is... it LOOKS GOOD! Create a bit of 'penvy' with your friends and mix and Match your pen with your other accessories and complete the Bookaroo Lookaroo! Available in the Bookaroo signature colours, this item pulls together the full colour story.

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Book SynopsisSamurai warriors ruled Japan for 700 years and are widely admired as the most skilled swordsmen who ever lived. 1000 piecesFinished puzzle is 29 x 20 inchesQuality design & easy to handle piecesFull color A3 sized Poster (11.75 x 16.5 inch) included for referenceFeatures a classic Japanese woodblock print by the artist Toyohara KunichikaThis ukiyo-e woodblock print by the artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835 -1900) shows a Kabuki enactment of a battle between Samurai fighters in a bamboo grove. The warrior astride a brown horse raises his riding crop high above his head, ready to bring it down on his enemy.

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