Reference Books
MC Press, LLC Developing Web 2.0 Applications with EGL for IBM
Book SynopsisTargeting Web 2.0 IT professionals and developers, this important resource provides essential information on IBM’s Enterprise Generation Language (EGL) and the exciting new EGL Rich UI for the IBM i platform. The first half explains how the EGL Rich UI takes advantage of the powerful EGL syntax to provide increased flexibility while designing complex interactive user interfaces from the ground up. This can allow for building Rich Internet Applications that take advantage of popular frameworks such as Dojo and services from Google, all integrated together with EGL Rich UI’s built-in widget library. Following is an exploration into harnessing IBM i, the new open and advanced business application server, through EGL’s ability to make simple connections from rich clients to back end business services.
£33.20
MC Press, LLC IT Virtualization Best Practices: A Lean, Green
Book SynopsisWritten by experts in the field, this indispensable guide provides a services-patterns approach to transforming IT infrastructures to a virtualized state to derive compelling business value for organizations. Thorough and informative, this account will demonstrate how businesses can become more productive in managing overall costs, more agile in provisioning new business services and improving time to market, more proactive in catering to rapidly changing business models and client demands, and more charged as an engine for fueling business growth.
£41.75
MC Press, LLC RPG TnT: 101 Dynamite Tips 'n Techniques with RPG
Book SynopsisProviding solutions to dozens of technical dilemmas, this guide features 101 tips for evaluating and circumventing RPG IV's shortcomings to help end users create extensions and program features that are not available through standard RPG IV—the primary programming language used for business application development on IBM's midrange computer systems. Using nearly 20 years of AS/400, iSeries, and System i experience, the author's insights into RPG IV extensions and System i MI instructions allow even the most inexperienced programmer to implement wrappers using code directly from the book.
£54.15
The New York Review of Books, Inc Memed, My Hawk
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£16.19
Triumph Books Game Changers: Alabama: The Greatest Plays in
Book SynopsisFor serious football fans wanting to relive the most unforgettable, extraordinary, and gut-wrenching moments in Alabama's history, this account explores the team's greatest plays, providing context, back story, relevant circumstances, and comments from those directly involved in each play. Photos help reanimate memories, including offensive lineman Jerry Duncan's unlikely catch to help beat Nebraska in the 1966 Orange Bowl, the goal-line stand against Penn State that preserved the 1978 National Championship, George Teague ripping the ball away from Miami's Lamar Thomas in the 1993 Sugar Bowl, and Tyrone Prothro's miraculous 2005 catch in a come-from-behind victory against Southern Mississippi.
£20.85
Triumph Books Gretzky's Tears: Hockey, America and the Day
Book SynopsisFrom his standout youth, where he honed his skills on a backyard rink, to his unlikely jump to the pros at the age of 17, this biography chronicles Wayne Gretzky’s ascension to the greatest hockey player of all time to his shocking trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings in 1998—an event that rocked hockey fans across North America. This chronicle reveals, for the first time, the true story behind the deal, as well as Gretzky's important role in making the trade happen. From the press conference where the trade was announced and where Gretzky wept, this work notes how the “Great One” could have been crying tears of joy as he realized his life was about to get a whole lot better—playing for more money in a California city that would be a perfect home for him and his glamorous new actress-wife.
£19.76
Triumph Books Real Girls' Guide to Everything: ...That Makes It
Book SynopsisGirls today face numerous challenges--developing self-confidence, choosing great friends, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Luckily, they now this handbook that uses humor and everyday situations to emphasize a positive attitude, achievement, and being a strong individual. With chapters on everything from toxic friends to improving your relationship with Mom and Dad, to throwing the perfect party, this is one book girls won't want to miss.
£11.35
Triumph Books 101 Strength Training Workouts & Strategies
Book SynopsisFrom the editors of Muscle & Fitness magazine, which has been excelling in the area of physique transformation for over 70 years, this book is built on the foundation that the key to a strong, healthy body is an effective muscle and strength-training program. This health provides all the guidance needed to achieve workout goals and have a muscular body.
£13.25
Triumph Books Star-Spangled Hockey: Celebrating 75 Years of USA
Book SynopsisIn Star-Spangled Hockey, legendary hockey writer Kevin Allen takes readers on a journey from the earliest days of USA Hockey to celebrate the organization's 75th anniversary. From the beginning, when the organization was started literally out of a shoebox in Tom Lockhart's New York City apartment, to the excitement generated by the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, this book covers the fascinating history of amateur hockey in America.
£20.85
Atlantic Publishing Co Complete Guide to Building Your Own Greenhouse:
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£23.39
Our World of Books Buenas Noches, Miami
Book SynopsisBuenas noches Miami celebrates the Everglades, South Beach, Biscayne Bay, the Venetian Pool, Zoo Miami, Jungle Island, Matheson Hammock Park, Calle Ocho Festival, Art Deco Buildings, Port of Miami, banyan trees, manatees, and more. Travel down to paradise and explore one of the most exciting cities in the US as little ones discover all the interesting sights and attractions Miami has to offer. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes.Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America''s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.
£8.54
Our World of Books Buenas Noches, California
Book SynopsisBuenas noches California features redwood trees, the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Big Sur, Mount Whitney, vineyards, farms, sea lions, whales, beaches, surfing, Death Valley, Yosemite, Hollywood, zoos, Lake Tahoe, and much more. It''s time to hang 10, little surfer dudes. Grab your surfboard and see what the great state of California has to offer!This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes.Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America''s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.
£8.99
Chicago Review Press Deadly Valentines: The Story of Capone's Henchman
Book SynopsisAlmost before the gunsmoke from the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre cleared, Chicago police had a suspect: Jack McGurn. They just couldn’t find him. McGurn, whose real name was Vincent Gebardi, was Al Capone’s chief assassin, a baby-faced Sicilian immigrant and professional killer of professional killers. But two weeks after the murders, police found McGurn and his paramour, Louise May Rolfe, holed up downtown at the Stevens Hotel. Both claimed they were in bed on the morning of the famous shootings, a titillating alibi that grabbed the public’s attention and never let go.Deadly Valentines tells one of the most outrageous stories of the 1920s, a twin biography of a couple who defined the extremes and excesses of the Prohibition era in America. McGurn was a prizefighter and the ultimate urban predator and hit man who put the iron in Al Capone’s muscle. Rolfe, a beautiful blonde dancer and libertine, was the epitome of fashion, rebellion, and wild abandon in the new jazz subculture. They were the prototypes for decades of gangster literature and cinema, representing a time that has never lost its allure.Trade Review"An engrossing look inside Al Capone's murderous ranks." Kirkus Reviews on cloth edition
£14.20
Chicago Review Press Golden: How Rod Blagojevich Talked Himself out of
Book SynopsisNo one did political corruption quite like Rod Blagojevich. The 40th governor of Illinois made international headlines in 2008 when he was roused from his bed and arrested by the FBI at his Chicago home. He was accused of running the state government as a criminal racket and, most shockingly, caught on tape trying to barter away President-elect Barack Obama’s US Senate seat. Most politicians would hunker down, stay quiet, and fight the federal case against them. But as he had done for years, Rod Blagojevich proved he was no ordinary politician. Instead, he fueled the headlines, proclaiming his innocence on seemingly every national talk show and street corner he could find. Revealing evidence from the investigation never before made public, Golden is the most complete telling yet of the Blagojevich story, written by two Chicago reporters who covered every step of his rise and fall and spent years sifting through evidence, compiling documents, and conducting more than a hundred interviews with those who have known Blagojevich from his childhood to his time in the governor’s office. Dispensing with sensationalism to present the facts about one of the nation’s most notorious politicians, the authors detail the mechanics of the corruption that brought the governor down and profile a fascinating and frustrating character who embodies much of what is wrong with modern politics. With Blagojevich now serving 14 years in prison, the time has come for the last word on who Blagojevich was, how he was elected, how he got himself into trouble, and how the feds took him down.Trade Review"Through indefatigable reporting and deft writing, [Chase and Coen] take us into a fascinating, Byzantine world of Chicago politics and power that largely goes unseen." David Mendell, author, Obama: From Promise to Power"This is a lively, intimate primer on the bad and the ugly of Chicago and Illinois politics that reads like a novel by reporter-authors who were there from Blagojevich's promising beginning to humiliating end." Jim Nowlan, senior fellow, Institute of Government and Public Affairs" Golden is the definitive book on former governor Rod Blagojevich. The saga of his life and two trials provide a road map to the highest levels of corruption in Illinois. This cautionary tale leaves us with the task of ending the corrupt political culture that made his crooked wheeling and dealing possible." Dick Simpson, professor, Political Science, University of Illinois and former Chicago alderman"[A] definitive account of one of America's most morally reprehensible political-corruption sagas." Kirkus Reviews"All those interested in the Blago drama or political intrigue in general can dive into this book with relish." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review"[The authors] offer a nuanced context of political corruption overlaid with Blagojevich's extraordinarily flamboyant personality, from the profanity to the hair obsession and outsized ego." Booklist" Golden tells the story of Blagojevich's downfall with admirable detail, although it can be a slog at times." Illinois Issues magazine"It's a crackerjack book that will have you shaking your head with wonder at every turn of a page." Daily Times
£13.25
Companion Press,US Loving from the Outside In, Mourning from the
Book SynopsisRecognizing how the need to grieve is anchored in one’s capacity to care for someone, this calming guide contends that the act of mourning is healthy—and necessary—following a life-changing loss. The very foundation of attachment is reflected upon, illustrating devotion as both the primary cause of grief and a crucial source of emotional recovery. Exploring the essential principles of love as well as the reasons behind it, this heartfelt handbook makes it possible to embrace a trying but vital process.
£13.25
Nomad Press Timekeeping: Explore the History and Science of
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£15.15
ParentMagic, Incorporated 123 Magic For Teachers Effective Classroom
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£23.73
African American Images Understanding Black Male Learning Styles
Book SynopsisOffering information for use inside and outside of the classroom, this educational resource delineates how black males learn differently from other students and what can be done to most effectively reach them. Outlining the differences as both behavioral (attention span, aggression, maturation, energy level, and pressure from peers) and educational (verbal skills, organization, gross and fine motor skills, and reading interests) among others, this proposal provides real-world experiences alongside theories, making this an essential guide for educators, parents, counselors, psychologists, and others involved with black male adolescents. A section on how the majority of teachers, who are nonblack and female, can extend their education to overcome differences within the normal classroom setting, and help to reduce the number of black males in special education, is also provided.
£13.25
African American Images What Is the Role of Teens in Your Church?
Book SynopsisExploring the reasons why more than 70 percent of teens stop going to church when they reach adulthood, this impassioned proposal outlines ways that churches can retain their youth populations by giving them opportunities to take on leadership responsibility. Difficult questions, meant to foster self-exploration and self-evaluation within the community, include Are we discriminating against youth? and Do youth feel empowered in our church? Congregations and church leaders are encouraged to take a look at the effort they make to engage teens in terms of budget, space, and programs and to implement methods for increasing this effort and increasing teen involvement. This analysis of religious communities also illustrates models of churches that are utilizing teens in leadership positions and uses these models to propose and advocate a whole new paradigm for the role of youth in the church.
£13.25
Nomad Press Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden
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£15.15
Nomad Press Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden
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£19.59
Nomad Press Robotics: DISCOVER THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF
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£15.05
Nomad Press Robotics: DISCOVER THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF
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£19.59
Librum Publishers & Editors LLC Fruhe Spielwelten. Zur Belehrung Und Unterhaltung.: Die Spielwarenkataloge Von Peter Friedrich Catel (1747-1791) Und Georg Hieronimus Bestelmeier (1764-1829)
£85.00
