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Austin-Arg Philosophers (Arguments Of The Philosophers Ser.)
by G.J. WarnockThis book is available either individually, or as part of the specially-priced Arguments of the Philosphers Collection.
Australia - Culture Smart!
by Barry PenneyAustralia -Culture Smart! appears on Oprah's Austalian Adventure!Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include* customs, values, and traditions* historical, religious, and political background* life at home* leisure, social, and cultural life* eating and drinking* dos, don'ts, and taboos* business practices* communication, spoken and unspoken"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times
Australia - Culture Smart!
by Barry PenneyAustralia is different--a vast island-continent with distances so great that the capital of Western Australia is closer to Singapore than it is to Sydney. The landscape embraces magnificent tropical rainforests and deserts the size of several European states; temperate areas that sustain a flourishing wine industry, making Australia the world's fourth largest wine exporter; a sixteen-thousand-mile coastline of breathtaking beaches; and its unique fauna is testament to the country's "down-underness." Indigenous Australians have inhabited the continent for more than fifty thousand years, yet European settlement is just over two hundred years old. Since the end of the Second World War the country has opened its doors to a hugely diverse immigrant population and slowly shaken off the mantle of British influence, transforming what was perhaps one of the dullest nations into one of the most stimulating. The Australians' old settler mentality--regarding themselves as "battlers," and embarrassed by their lack of sophistication--has given way to a new national confidence. The achievements of Australia's artists, sportspeople, entertainers, scientists, and businesspeople puts them on the global stage. Despite the diversity of ethnicities there is a pervasive homogeneity among Australians: a generosity of spirit and a forthrightness, sometimes disarming for the visitor. A sense of fairness and equality is valued, as is the ability not to take oneself too seriously. Culture Smart! Australia introduces you to a young nation with one of the world's highest standards of living, "where people work to live" in order to enjoy a lifestyle that many across the globe covet, and in which Australians take great pride (and don't mind telling you about).
Australian Football's 100 year club
by Andrew ClarkeThe parallel histories of three centenary AFL clubs: Hawthorn, North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.Three AFL football clubs. Three centenaries. Three very different histories. AFL stalwart clubs Hawthorn, North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs all joined the league in 1925. The trio have shared an intertwined history over the ensuing century – and vastly contrasting fortunes on and off the field. Australian Football's 100 Year Club celebrates the centenaries, plotting the ebb and flow experienced by each popular club. Author Andrew Clarke explores both their successes and the hard times, recounting the social histories that helped shaped these three teams. A must for any AFL fan.
Australian Shepherds (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
by Caroline Coile Ph.D.Discover expert advice about owning an Australian Shepherd, also known as an Aussie, so it lives a happy and healthy life. This title, along with all books in the comprehensive and popular B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series, provides advice on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title in the series is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care specialist. All Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art.
Australia’s Refugee Politics in the 21st Century: STOP THE BOATS! (Europa Country Perspectives)
by Kim HuynhBoat arrivals have defined and divided 21st-century Australia. This book examines the ‘Stop the Boats’ era from between the 2013 and 2022 federal elections. During this time the dominant political view has been that to accept a single boat, family or person is to risk being overwhelmed by many others. It follows that government must do whatever it takes to command Australia’s borders and deter unauthorized arrivals; that is, Stop the Boats! This book sets out the key political events and arguments for and against Australia’s assurance that anyone who comes without permission will never be able to stay. It examines the impact of this commitment on regional and international relations, on those who seek refuge in Australia, and on those who call it ‘home’. This volume serves as a valuable political history and analysis for scholars, policymakers, students, journalists and anyone who is interested in questions of contemporary exclusion and belonging.
Authentic Success: Essential Lessons And Practices From The World's Leading Coaching Program On Success Intelligence
by Robert HoldenARE YOU LIVING A SUCCESSFUL LIFE? Do you have a vision? Do you enjoy your work? Are your relationships thriving? Success Intelligence examines how to enjoy real, soulful success while living in a manic, busy, and hyped-up world. Robert Holden is the creator of a unique program —called Success Intelligence —used worldwide by artists and writers, entrepreneurs and leaders, and also global companies and brands such as DOVE, the Body Shop, the BBC, and Virgin. This landmark book is an invaluable guide to genuine success and happiness.
Authenticity, Death, and the History of Being: Heidegger Reexamined
by Hubert Dreyfus Mark WrathallFirst Published in 2003. Heidegger and the study of his thought have earned wide acceptance, extending beyond philosophy to influence an array of other disciplines. Critically selected by leading scholars in the field, the articles in this new collection bring together the most essential and representative scholarship on Heidegger. Focusing on the major phases of his work which attracted most attention from contemporary thinkers, as well as exploring new and important areas of Heidegger scholarship, this four-volume set is an invaluable resource for any curriculum supporting philosophy, as well as political theory, literature, classics, anthropology, and cultural studies.
Author In Progress: A No-Holds-Barred Guide to What It Really Takes to Get Published
by Therese Walsh Writer Unboxed Writer UnboxedEmpower your writing through craft and community! Writing can be a lonely profession plagued by blind stumbles, writer's block, and despair--but it doesn't have to be. Written by members of the popular Writer Unboxed website, Author in Progress is filled with practical, candid essays to help you reach the next rung on the publishing ladder. By tracking your creative journey from first draft to completion and beyond, you can improve your craft, find your community, and overcome the mental barriers that stand in the way of success.Author in Progress is the perfect no-nonsense guide for excelling at every step of the novel-writing process, from setting goals, researching, and drafting to giving and receiving critiques, polishing prose, and seeking publication.Featuring essays by best-selling authors, editors, and industry leaders: Porter Anderson Julianna Baggott Brunonia Barry James Scott Bell Tom Bentley Sharon Bially Dan Blank Anne Greenwood Brown Kim Bullock Sarah Callender David Corbett Kathryn Craft Lisa Cron Keith Cronin Margaret Dilloway Jo Eberhardt Anna Elliott Bill Ferris Jane Friedman Tracy Hahn-Burkett Gwen Hernandez Kristan Hoffman Steven James Dave King Jeanne Kisacky Robin LaFevers Allie Larkin Erika Liodice Donald Maass Sophie Masson Greer Macallister Juliet Marillier Julia Munroe Martin Sarah McCoy Kathleen McCleary Jael McHenry Catherine McKenzie Liz Michalski Annie Neugebauer Jan O'Hara Barbara O'Neal Ray Rhamey Erika Robuck M.J. Rose Vaughn Roycroft Lancelot Schaubert Susan Spann Victoria Strauss John Vorhaus Therese Walsh Heather Webb Cathy Yardley "Nourishment for the writer's soul and motivation for the writer's heart." --James Scott Bell, best-selling author and writing instructor
Authoritarian Gravity Centers: A Cross-Regional Study of Authoritarian Promotion and Diffusion (Conceptualising Comparative Politics)
by Marianne KneuerAutocracies not only resist the global spread of democracy but are sources of autocratic influence and pressure. This book presents a conceptual model to understand, assess, and explain the promotion and diffusion of authoritarian elements. Employing a cross-regional approach, leading experts empirically test the concept of authoritarian gravity centers (AGCs), defined as "regimes that constitute a force of attraction and contagion for countries in geopolitical proximity." With an analysis extending across Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Asia, these AGCs are shown to be effective as active promoters (push) or as neutral sources of attraction (pull). The authors contend that the influence of exogenous factors, along with international and regional contexts for the transformation of regime types, is vital to understanding and analyzing the transmission of autocratic institutional settings, ideas, norms, procedures, and practices, thus explaining the regional clustering of autocracies. It is the regional context in which external actors can influence authoritarian processes most effectively. Authoritarian Gravity Centers is a vibrant and comprehensive contribution to the growing field of autocratization, which will be of great interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students of comparative area studies, illiberalism, international politics, and studies of democracy.
Auto Repair and Maintenance: Easy Lessons for Maintaining Your Car So It Lasts Longer (Idiot's Guides)
by Dave StriblingCars continue to be more complicated — and more costly to repair. Expert, Dave Stribling, gives readers the basic knowledge and a lot of know-how in Idiot's Guides: Auto Repair and Maintenance. Dozens of step-by-step, full-color photos and illustrations make DIY car repairs and maintenance so much easier, regardless of make or model. And when a repair calls for an expert, this book gives readers the knowledge they need to avoid unnecessary repairs and cost.
Auto Upkeep Workbook: Maintenance, Light Repair, Auto Ownership, And How Cars Work
by Michael E. Gray Linda E. GrayAuto Upkeep is an introductory automotive book that provides the fundamental knowledge and experience in owning and maintaining an automobile. From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep is the do-it-yourself automotive guide for the driver in you. Auto Upkeep helps keep you safe and your vehicle reliable by providing easy-to-follow information with detailed pictures and drawings. Discover how to choose a quality repair facility, buy a car, handle roadside emergencies, diagnose common problems, and communicate effectively with technicians all while saving money. For the full experience, purchase the Auto Upkeep textbook and workbook."--Publisher's website.
Auto Upkeep: Basic Care Care, Maintenance, and Repair, 3rd Edition
by Michael E. Gray Linda E. GrayThis 3rd Edition (c) 2013 has been updated and is now in FULL COLOR! Auto Upkeep is an introductory automotive book that provides the fundamental knowledge and experience in owning and maintaining an automobile. From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep is the do-it-yourself automotive guide for the driver in you. Auto Upkeep helps keep you safe and your vehicle reliable by providing easy-to-follow information with detailed pictures and drawings. Discover how to choose a quality repair facility, buy a car, handle roadside emergencies, diagnose common problems, and communicate effectively with technicians all while saving money. For the full experience, purchase the Auto Upkeep textbook and workbook.<P> Chapters:<P> 1. Introduction and How Cars Work<P> 2. Buying an Automobile<P> 3. Automotive Expenses<P> 4. Repair Facilities<P> 5. Safety Around the Automobile<P> 6. Basic Tools<P> 7. Auto Care and Cleaning<P> 8. Fluid Level Check<P> 9. Electrical System<P> 10. Lubrication System<P> 11. Fuel System<P> 12. Cooling System and Climate Control<P> 13. Ignition System<P> 14. Suspension, Steering, and Tires<P> 15. Braking System<P> 16. Drivetrain<P> 17. Exhaust and Emission System<P> 18. Alternative Fuels and Designs<P> 19. Automotive Accessories<P> 20. Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies<P> Features of the Text<P> Each chapter includes an introduction, essential questions, objectives, chapter content, and summary. Chapters also include helpful guides regarding servicing, tech tips, troubleshooting, average prices of replacement parts, frequently asked questions, web links, and career paths.
Autobiography Of A Face
by Lucy GrealyA New York Times Notable Book. This "harrowing, lyrical autobiographical memoir . . . is a striking meditation on the distorting effects of our culture's preoccupation with physical beauty" (Publishers Weekly).It took Lucy Grealy twenty years of living with a distorted self-image and more than thirty reconstructive procedures before she could come to terms with her appearance after childhood cancer and surgery that left her jaw disfigured. As a young girl, she absorbed the searing pain of peer rejection and the paralyzing fear of never being loved.“This is a young woman’s first book, the story of her own life, and both book and life are unforgettable.”??—??New York Times “Engaging and engrossing, a story of grace as well as cruelty, and a demonstration of [Grealy's] own wit and style and class."??—??Washington Post Book World
Autoimmune Cookbook: Delicious, Nutritious Dishes to Nourish and Heal Your Body (Idiot's Guides)
by Amari ThomsenOver 100 paleo-friendly recipes to reduce inflammation and heal your gut If you suffer from an autoimmune disease such as arthritis, lupus, Crohn's disease, or thyroid disorder, changing your diet may be the key to managing your symptoms. The autoimmune protocol (AIP) eliminates specific problematic foods to help reduce inflammation in the body, but following it can be challenging, especially when you're dealing with pain and discomfort. Idiot's Guides: Autoimmune Cookbook makes adhering to the AIP diet a little easier, with over 120 delicious recipes all free of the problem ingredients that can increase inflammation, including grains, gluten, dairy, eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds, nightshades, and refined or processed oils and sugars. Its simple, straightforward approach is ideal for people with budget and time constraints. It features: · Quick, simple cooking techniques · Easy-to-find ingredients · Glossary of basic cooking terminology · Information on stocking a pantry, meal plans, and shopping lists Learn what to eat and what to avoid, and enjoy living symptom-free.
Autonomous Safety Control of Flight Vehicles
by Lei Guo Jin Jiang Xiang Yu Youmin ZhangAerospace vehicles are by their very nature a crucial environment for safety-critical systems. By virtue of an effective safety control system, the aerospace vehicle can maintain high performance despite the risk of component malfunction and multiple disturbances, thereby enhancing aircraft safety and the probability of success for a mission. Autonomous Safety Control of Flight Vehicles presents a systematic methodology for improving the safety of aerospace vehicles in the face of the following occurrences: a loss of control effectiveness of actuators and control surface impairments; the disturbance of observer-based control against multiple disturbances; actuator faults and model uncertainties in hypersonic gliding vehicles; and faults arising from actuator faults and sensor faults. Several fundamental issues related to safety are explicitly analyzed according to aerospace engineering system characteristics; while focusing on these safety issues, the safety control design problems of aircraft are studied and elaborated on in detail using systematic design methods. The research results illustrate the superiority of the safety control approaches put forward. The expected reader group for this book includes undergraduate and graduate students but also industry practitioners and researchers. About the Authors: Xiang Yu is a Professor with the School of Automation Science and Electrical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China. His research interests include safety control of aerospace engineering systems, guidance, navigation, and control of unmanned aerial vehicles. Lei Guo, appointed as "Chang Jiang Scholar Chair Professor", is a Professor with the School of Automation Science and Electrical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China. His research interests include anti-disturbance control and filtering, stochastic control, and fault detection with their applications to aerospace systems. Youmin Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Québec, Canada. His research interests include fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control, and cooperative guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) of unmanned aerial/space/ground/surface vehicles. Jin Jiang is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada. His research interests include fault-tolerant control of safety-critical systems, advanced control of power plants containing non-traditional energy resources, and instrumentation and control for nuclear power plants.
Avatar The Way of Water The Visual Dictionary
by Ben Procter Joshua Izzo Zachary Berger Dylan Cole Reymundo PerezDive into the depths of Avatar: The Way of Water with this definitive guide. Created in close collaboration with James Cameron&’s Lightstorm Entertainment and written by experts who worked on the film, this authoritative book is packed with stunning exclusive details. This must-have visual guide showcases the characters, creatures, vehicles, weapons, and locations from the latest adventure in Pandora. Meet the next generation of Jake Sully and Neytiri&’s family, including the mysterious Kiri and the heroic Neteyam, and their brave new allies among the Metkayina clan. Discover the majestic tulkun, speedy skimwings, and the other fauna and flora of Pandora&’s oceans. Examine the latest fearsome RDA vehicles and the specialist recom troops under Colonel Quaritch&’s command. Uncover the inner workings of Bridehead City and the sacred Cove of the Ancestors. With a foreword by Sigourney Weaver, Avatar: The Way of Water: The Visual Dictionary is the perfect gift for Avatar fans of all ages. © 2022 20th Century Studios.
Avian Architecture: How Birds Design, Engineer, and Build
by Peter GoodfellowAn illustrated guide to how birds design and build their nestsBirds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the bar for functional design in nature. Avian Architecture describes how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, deconstructing all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use. This spectacularly illustrated book features 300 full-color images and more than 35 case studies that profile key species worldwide. Each chapter covers a different type of nest, from tunnel nests and mound nests to floating nests, hanging nests, woven nests, and even multiple-nest avian cities. Other kinds of avian construction—such as bowers and harvest wells—are also featured.Avian Architecture includes intricate step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and insightful commentary by a leading expert.Illustrates how birds around the world design, engineer, and build their nestsFeatures architectural blueprints, step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and expert commentaryIncludes 300 full-color imagesCovers more than 100 bird species worldwide
Aviation Instructor's Handbook: FAA-H-8083-9A (Faa Handbook Ser.)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationThe Aviation Instructor’s Handbook was developed by the FAA in order to help beginning ground instructors, flight instructors, and aviation maintenance instructors understand the basics of flight instruction. This handbook provides aviation instructors with up-to-date information on learning and teaching, and how to relate this information to the task of teaching aeronautical knowledge and skills to students. Experienced aviation instructors will also find the updated information useful for improving their effectiveness in training activities.
Aviation Instructor's Handbook: FAA-H-8083-9B (Asa Faa Handbook Ser.)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationHere is the official guide, a new edition developed by the FAA, to help beginning ground instructors, flight instructors, and aviation maintenance instructors understand the basics of flight instruction.Heavily illustrated and filled with essential information, topics include:Risk Management and Resource ManagementHuman BehaviorThe Learning ProcessEffective CommunicationThe Teaching ProcessAssessmentInstructor Responsibilities and ProfessionalismTechniques of Flight InstructionAnd much moreThis official FAA publication provides aviation instructors with up-to-date information on learning and teaching, and how to relate this information to the task of teaching aeronautical knowledge and skills to students. Experienced aviation instructors will also find the updated information useful for improving their effectiveness in training activities.
Aviation Mechanic Handbook (Seventh Edition)
by Dale Crane Terry MichmerhuizenA core reference manual for mechanics, aircraft owners, and pilots, this book compiles specs from stacks of reference books and government publications into a handy, toolbox-size guide. Includes information critical to maintaining an aircraft. The Seventh Edition features revisions and updates relevant to the latest industry practices.
Aviation Weather Services Handbook: FAA AC 00-45H (Asa Faa Handbook Ser.)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationThis official handbook provides an authoritative weather tool for pilots, flight instructors, and those studying for pilot certification. From the Federal Aviation Administration with contributions from the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this edition offers up-to-date information on the interpretation and usage of U.S. aviation weather products and services. Revised to take into account the phasing-out of some traditional weather products in favor of newer web-based tools, this newly organized guide can help pilots and operators use every available tool to plan safe and efficient flights. Color photographs, satellite images, diagrams, charts, and other illustrations enhance understanding of weather as it applies to flight and make this book an exhaustive resource no aviator or aeronautical buff should be without. Chapters included in the Aviation Weather Services Handbook are: Aviation Weather Service Program, Aviation Weather Product Policy, Observations, Analysis, Forecasts, and Aviation Weather Tools. Readers will also find useful appendices with definitions of common terms used in en route forecasts and advisories, a standard conversion chart, density altitude calculation, and a map of weather radar network sites. Educational, comprehensive, and potentially lifesaving, this is an indispensable manual for anyone involved in handling a plane.
Aviation Weather: FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 00-6B (FAA Handbooks Ser.)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationAviation Weather is a comprehensive resource for everything that pilots, students, and instructors need to know about navigating all types of weather safely. This book covers both visual (VMC) and instrument (IMC) meteorological conditions, and does so using detailed illustrations and diagrams. Subjects covered include the earth’s atmosphere, temperatures, atmospheric pressure and altimetry, wind, moisture, precipitation, clouds, air masses and fronts, turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, common IFR producers, high altitude weather, arctic and tropical weather, and soaring weather. A detailed glossary and index are provided for guidance.
Avoiding Everyday Disasters
by Laura LeeLearning from failure is an effective—and entertaining—way to make information stick. This fun and engaging guide showcases tons of common screw-ups and how to avoid them.Do you know how to tie your shoe? Or do you just think you do but you’ve actually been screwing it up for decades like most people have? This witty, light book takes a fresh spin on all the mistakes we make everyday that end up costing us big in our wallets, our health, our homes, and beyond. Topics covered are Yourself (appearance, skills, all things you), Your Home, Your Cooking, Your Money, Your Relationships & Family, and Your Health. This perfect combination of humor and wisdom entertains readers as they learn how to make their lives better by avoiding and remedying common screw-ups. Things we all mess up: *Using chopsticks as spears because you just can’t figure them out (Yourself) *Throwing Frisbees behind you, sucking at horseshoes, and other game/sporting fouls (Yourself) *Getting your sofa stuck on moving day (Your Home) *Gluing your fingers together (Your Home) *Turning your brown sugar into a brick (Your Cooking) *Breaking the yolk every time you flip an egg (Your Cooking) *Your taxes. Argh. (Your Money) *Overdrawing your account and paying a fee even though you have overdraft protection (Your Money) *Cracking someone’s ribs in the Heimlich maneuver (Your Health) *Inability to make a Band-Aid stick or get a Band-Aid off without tearing out your hair (Your Health) *Forgetting your loved ones’ birthdays year after year (Your Relationships & Family) *Embarrassing yourself on a date because you don’t understand the French menu or the 90-page wine list (Your Relationships & Family) The ways in which we flub and flounder are infinite, and this book taps into that boundless fountain of foul ups in a way that will entertain and enlighten readers of all kinds.
Avtar Singh's Law of Arbitration and Conciliation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Systems
by Advocate Saurabh BindalThe "Law of Arbitration and Conciliation" provides a comprehensive guide on the principles and practices of arbitration and conciliation in India. The book covers various aspects of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, including its amendments up to 2021. It delves into the definition and scope of arbitration, the composition and jurisdiction of arbitral tribunals, and the conduct of arbitral proceedings. The text also addresses the making and enforcement of arbitral awards, including recourse against such awards and the appeal process. In addition, it explores the enforcement of foreign awards under the New York and Geneva Conventions, and the process of conciliation, differentiating it from arbitration. The book serves as a valuable resource for law students and practitioners aiming to understand the intricacies of arbitration and conciliation in India.