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Experiments in Topology
by Stephen Barr"A mathematician named KleinThought the Moebius band was divine.Said he: 'If you glueThe edges of two,You'll get a weird bottle like mine.' " -- Stephen BarrIn this lively book, the classic in its field, a master of recreational topology invites readers to venture into such tantalizing topological realms as continuity and connectedness via the Klein bottle and the Moebius strip. Beginning with a definition of topology and a discussion of Euler's theorem, Mr. Barr brings wit and clarity to these topics:New Surfaces (Orientability, Dimension, The Klein Bottle, etc.)The Shortest Moebius StripThe Conical Moebius StripThe Klein BottleThe Projective Plane (Symmetry)Map ColoringNetworks (Koenigsberg Bridges, Betti Numbers, Knots)The Trial of the Punctured TorusContinuity and Discreteness ("Next Number," Continuity, Neighborhoods, Limit Points)Sets (Valid or Merely True? Venn Diagrams, Open and Closed Sets, Transformations, Mapping, Homotopy)With this book and a square sheet of paper, the reader can make paper Klein bottles, step by step; then, by intersecting or cutting the bottle, make Moebius strips. Conical Moebius strips, projective planes, the principle of map coloring, the classic problem of the Koenigsberg bridges, and many more aspects of topology are carefully and concisely illuminated by the author's informal and entertaining approach.Now in this inexpensive paperback edition, Experiments in Topology belongs in the library of any math enthusiast with a taste for brainteasing adventures in the byways of mathematics.
The Complete Oil Painter: The Essential Reference For Beginners To Professionals
by Brian GorstCompared to watercolor, encaustic, fresco, or tempera, oil paint is a relatively recent medium. It has its origins in northern Europe at the start of the fifteenth century, when drying oils were often added to the egg-yolk medium of tempera, possibly during the later applications of paint. Artists found that by painting in slow-drying oil paint, with its smooth modeling and richness of color, they could achieve greater realism. This, along with the durability of its paint film and the portability of its supports, meant that by the middle of the sixteenth century oil painting had spread throughout Europe to become the medium of choice for most painters. It has since dominated palettes up to the present day, with only the introduction of acrylics during the twentieth century offering any credible alternative to some of the uses of oils.
Moon London Walks
by Moon Travel GuidesExperience London like a local: on foot! Whether you're shopping on the high street, strolling lively street markets, or admiring renowned modern art, discover London's highlights and local favorites with Moon London Walks. This full-color guide features: Six customizable walks through the city's hippest neighborhoods, including Shoreditch, Chelsea, Marylebone, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions; Foldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map, in a handy, portable guide; Curated "Top Ten" lists for restaurants, nightlife, markets, and Sunday activities; The top attractions and the best-kept local secrets: Head to Portobello Road Market to browse vintage treasures, or treat yourself at upscale department stores like Harrods. Make your way to the Tate Modern and other world-famous art galleries, take in London's history at Westminster Abbey, and watch the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Take a leisurely stroll through Regent's Park, enjoy afternoon tea at a stylish hotel, or grab a pint and some fish and chips before heading to the theatre. Sip craft cocktails in an old train station, discover the hippest new gastropub, or watch the sun set over the city from a chic rooftop barPublic transportation options, including the underground, public buses, and taxis Practical tips for first-time visitors, including average costs, where you'll need to make a reservation, public holidays, and getting to and from the airport. With creative routes, public transit options, and a full-city map, you can explore London at your own pace, without missing a beat.
Moon New York Walks
by Moon Travel GuidesExperience the Big Apple like a local: on foot!Moon New York Walks guides you to the trendiest restaurants, buzzworthy boutiques, and iconic landmarks of New York City's can't-miss neighborhoods. This full-color guide to "the city that never sleeps" features:Six customizable walks through the city's hippest neighborhoods, including Soho, the West Village, the Lower East Side, Williamsburg, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directionsFoldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map, in a handy, portable guideCurated "Top Ten" lists for dining, arts and culture, nightlife, and (of course) coffee, for visitors looking to hit the highlightsThe top attractions and the best-kept local secrets: Stroll down Fifth Avenue past icons like the Flatiron, the Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Centre, or walk along the Hudson River and learn the history of jazz and the Harlem Renaissance. Take in jaw-dropping views along the High Line, shop for trendy trinkets in the Meatpacking District, and explore world-famous galleries and museums. Cross the Williamsburg Bridge, peruse a flea market, and discover hip coffee shops tucked among the Brooklyn warehouses. Sample authentic dumplings in Chinatown, old-school deli standbys, or healthy vegan treats. Sip craft cocktails in an underground speakeasy, or admire the city skyline from a rooftop barPublic transportation options, including the subway, bus, taxi, or bike rentalTips for first-time visitors, including seasonal festivals, where you'll need to make a reservation, and getting to and from the airportWith creative routes, public transit options, and a full-city map, you can explore New York at your own pace, without missing a beat.Check out our guides to more of the world's liveliest cities, so you can hit the ground running! Also available: Moon Barcelona Walks, Moon Berlin Walks, Moon London Walks, Moon Amsterdam Walks, Moon Paris Walks, and Moon Rome Walks
Moon Paris Walks
by Moon Travel GuidesExperience the City of Lights like a local: on foot! Stroll along cobblestone alleys and grand boulevards, discover chic restaurants and trendy shops, and bask in la vie Parisienne with Moon Paris Walks. This full-color guide features: Six customizable walks through the city's hippest neighborhoods, including Montmartre, le Marais, Saint Germain, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions; Foldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map, in a handy, portable guide; Curated "Top Ten" lists for restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and activities for a sleepy Sunday, for visitors looking to hit the highlights; The top attractions and the best-kept local secrets: Meander cobblestone alleyways to find a local corner café, and people-watch from the terrace over lunch. Wander through the Latin Quarter to Notre Dame, and stroll through the verdant public gardens. Visit world-famous museums and galleries like the Louvre, or shop for designer threads at the hippest boutiques. Browse a Sunday flea market for fresh produce, and relax in the park with a baguette and fromage under the gaze of the Eiffel Tower. Discover trendy restaurants in the up-and-coming Belleville, sip stylish cocktails by the Seine, and dance the night away at the most popular nightclubs in town. Public transportation options, including the metro, bus, taxi, or bike rentalTips for first-time visitors, including seasonal festivals, where you'll need to make a reservation, and getting to and from the airport. With creative routes, public transit options, and a full-city map, you can explore Paris at your own pace, without missing a beat.
Moon Rome Walks
by Moon Travel GuidesExperience Rome like a local: on foot! Enjoy a stroll (or passeggiata) through the bustling streets and cobblestone alleyways of the Eternal City, an ancient capital brimming with vibrant life. This full-color guide features: Six customizable walks through the city's hippest neighborhoods, including Prati, Trastevere, Monti, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions; Foldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map, in a handy, portable guide; Curated "Top Ten" lists for restaurants, famous film locations, Sunday activities, and nightlife; The top attractions and the best-kept local secrets: Wander along winding side streets and find traditional artisans, rare antiques, and trendy boutiques. Walk past the designer displays on Via dei Condotti, take a romantic evening stroll through the Villa Borghese, or people-watch from the Spanish Steps. Admire world-famous works by Bernini and Michelangelo, tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, or throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain. Mingle with locals at a Sunday market, find the best neighborhood pizza al taglio or fresh pasta, and discover innovative restaurants, trendy wine bars, and the city's most popular nightclubs. Public transportation options, including the metro, public buses, and taxis. Practical tips for first-time visitors, such as average costs, where you'll need to make a reservation, public holidays, and getting to and from the airport. With creative routes, public transit options, and a full-city map, you can explore Rome at your own pace, without missing a beat.
Safe Young Drivers: A Guide for Parents and Teens
by Phil BerardelliTeenagers are by far the most dangerous age group on the road: a 16-year-old is 12 times as likely as older drivers to die in a crash as a single occupant; put two young teens in a vehicle, and the odds of death and injury nearly double. Safe Young Drivers helps to address this enormous problem. It is an indispensable guide for teaching teens to drive. Intended for parents and teens to use together, it addresses parental issues such as how to choose a car for your teen, and provides teens with simple instruction and important tips to remember. With simple graphics, a complete index, and a section called Some ABCs for the Road, Safe Young Drivers is a valuable tool for all new drivers and their teachers.
Safe Senior Drivers: A Guide for a Critical Time
by Phil BerardelliThe post-World War II generation, the Baby Boomers, are beginning to retire at a time when U.S. life expectancy has never been higher. As a result, the population of senior drivers is exploding, a phenomenon that will create potentially massive problems for our traffic planners, highway safety engineers, and healthcare providers, as more and more Americans in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s continue to ply the roadways. Safe Senior Drivers is a unique, invaluable tool for keeping yourself--and your aging parent--as safe as possible on the roads. Packed with useful information and references, this guide is the clearest, most comprehensive resource available on what indeed is a critical time in the life of everyone who intends to stay behind the wheel and function well in today's driving environment.
Debunked!: Conspiracy Theories, Urban Legends, and Evil Plots of the 21st Century
by Richard RoeperAs he did in Urban Legends and Hollywood Urban Legends, and as he has done in dozens of columns for the Chicago Sun-Times over the last decade and a half, Richard Roeper lays out the basics of the conspiracy theory, quotes some of the true believers--and then tears the theory apart with his bare hands. 9/11 was an inside job. Lady Di and JFK Jr. were murdered. Heathens are winning the war on Christmas. American Idol is rigged. Barack Obama is a radical Muslim. The Secret will make you thin. The Virgin Mary is in the grilled cheese. That's what it's like to live inside the mind of the 21st-century conspiracy theorist, who believes that all you have to do is look at the signs and you'll see what's really going on. This book will appeal to the vast majority of readers who possess the common sense gene, as well as the vocal minority who believe they're living in a world in which secret tribunals pull the strings and influence the outcome of everything from terrorist attacks to professional sporting events.
Tour: And Break the Band
by Martin AtkinsFrom packing the right equipment to keeping enough gas in the tank to get home, every aspect of making a successful tour with a band is addressed in this comprehensive guide. More than 100 luminaries and leading organizations from the world of touring--among them Chris Connelly, Henry Rollins, the House of Blues, and the Vans Warped Tour, as well as club owners, tour managers, and even sex advisors--provide handy insider know-how along with insight on mistakes commonly made by novice bands. Chapters address the nitty-gritty of touring, with instructions on how to secure venues and publicity, how to stay healthy on the road, and how to keep the budget in the black. Loaded with hundreds of years' worth of collective hands-on experience from those steeped in the music business, this is a must-have resource for creating an unforgettable tour.
The Bride's Etiquette Guide: Etiquette Made Easy
by Pamela LachFor every frazzled bride who is overwhelmed by all the questions she must answer and befuddled by the countless decisions she must make, this handy, practical guide is a lifesaver. Completely updated, this edition gives advice on today's complicated wedding issues such as How can I let guests know about my wedding website? When should I mail save-the-date cards? and How do I seat divorced and remarried parents at the ceremony and reception? Designed for ease of use, this guide provides accesible answers to bride-to-be questions and explains how to adapt traditional etiquette to modern behavior. Covering a wide range of topics--from engagement announcements through the wedding reception and thank-you cards--it answers the most commonly asked etiquette questions and ensures a fun and stress-free wedding.
Ex-Etiquette for Weddings: The Blended Families' Guide to Tying the Knot
by Sharyl Jupe Jann Blackstone-FordEncore brides and couples with divorced parents will find helpful and suitable advice in this sophisticated, up-to-date wedding guide and etiquette primer. Jann Blackstone-Ford, a certified divorce and stepfamily mediator, and Sharyl Jupe, her husband's first wife, know firsthand how to make a blended family wedding a joyous affair. Together they take couples step-by-step through the wedding process, from the engagement to the planning stage, from the bridal shower to the wedding ceremony, and from the reception to the honeymoon or "familymoon." The topics addressed include how and when to tell children about remarriage; how children from a previous marriage will participate in the new wedding; how to arrange a harmonious seating plan for divorced in-laws; how to graciously word the invitations when the parents of the bride or groom are divorced; who stands where in the wedding pictures and the receiving line; how not to play favorites when among siblings, half-siblings, and stepsiblings; and how to address who walks the bride down the aisle--her father or her stepfather? A complete resource guide listing web sites and books rounds out this helpful volume.
Why There's Antifreeze in Your Toothpaste: The Chemistry of Household Ingredients
by Simon Quellen FieldA Selection of the Scientific American Book ClubExplaining why antifreeze is a component of toothpaste and how salt works in shampoo, this fascinating handbook delves into the chemistry of everyday household products. Decoding more than 150 cryptic ingredients, the guide explains each component's structural formula, offers synonymous names, and describes its common uses. This informative resource can serve curious readers as a basic primer to commercial chemistry or as an indexed reference for specific compounds found on a product label. Grouped according to type, these chemical descriptions will dissolve common misunderstandings and help make consumers more product savvy.
Love: A Book of Quotations
by Ann Braybrooks"A heart set on love will do no wrong," declared Confucius. This compact gift book features an international assortment of romantic ruminations from ancient and modern philosophers, playwrights, poets, novelists, commentators, critics, and actors, from Ovid to D. H. Lawrence. Wise, worldly, sentimental, and cynical, the quotes will touch hearts all year long.
Cyclopedia: It's All About the Bike
by William FotheringhamThe essential A-Z compendium of everything there is to know about the bicycle, this sports reference is full of amazing facts and enthralling anecdotes. A world of death-defying feats and obscure mechanical oddities, the nature of cycling is both heroic and geeky, and the perils of vicious dogs are given the same attention as the perils of drug and sex scandals. From the history of the Tour de France and Lance Armstrong's fabled career to the origins of the quick-release system and Chris Hoy's dominance of the Beijing Velodrome, no element is omitted from this exploration of the bicycle and its faithful riders. Cyclopedia has all the equipment, the races, and the faces needed to convert any amateur cyclist into a fully fledged bike expert.
Five Acres and Independence
by Maurice G. KainsEveryone who has ever dreamed of getting back to the soil will derive from Maurice Grenville Kains' practical and easy-to-understand discussions a more complete view of what small-scale farming means. Countless readers of Five Acres and Independence have come away with specific projects to begin and moved closer to the fulfillment of their dreams of independence on a small farm.Whether you already own a suitable place or are still looking, Five Acres and Independence will help you learn to evaluate land for both its total economic and its specific agricultural possibilities. There are methods of calculating costs of permanent improvements -- draining the land, improving soil, planting wind breaks, putting in septic tanks, cellars, irrigation systems, greenhouses, etc. -- and methods of carrying out those improvements. There are suggestions for specific crops -- strawberries, grapes, vegetables, orchards, spring, summer, and fall crops, transplanting, timing, repairing what already exists -- with methods of deciding what is best for your land and purposes and techniques for making each of them pay. There are suggestions for animals for the small-scale farmer -- goats, chickens, bees -- and means of working them into your overall farm design. And there are suggestions for keeping your small farm in top production condition, methods of continually increasing the value of your farm, methods of marketing your produce and of accurately investing in improvements -- virtually everything a small-scale farmer needs to know to make his venture economically sound.Some things, of course, have changed since 1940 when M. G. Kains revised Five Acres and Independence. But the basic down-to-earth advice of one of the most prominent men in American agriculture and the methods of farming the small-scale, pre-DDT farm are still essentially the same. Much of the information in this book was built on USDA and state farm bureau reports; almost all of it was personally tested by M. G. Kains, either on his own farms or on farms of the people who trusted him as an experienced consultant. His book went through more than 30 editions in the first 10 years after its original publication. It has helped countless small farmers attain their dreams, and it continues today as an exceptional resource for those who want to make their first farming attempt.
Cyclopedia: It's All About the Bike
by William FotheringhamThe essential A-Z compendium of everything there is to know about the bicycle, this sports reference is full of amazing facts and enthralling anecdotes. A world of death-defying feats and obscure mechanical oddities, the nature of cycling is both heroic and geeky, and the perils of vicious dogs are given the same attention as the perils of drug and sex scandals. From the history of the Tour de France and Lance Armstrong's fabled career to the origins of the quick-release system and Chris Hoy's dominance of the Beijing Velodrome, no element is omitted from this exploration of the bicycle and its faithful riders. Cyclopedia has all the equipment, the races, and the faces needed to convert any amateur cyclist into a fully fledged bike expert.
Last-Minute Travel Secrets: 121 Ingenious Tips to Endure Cramped Planes, Car Trouble, Awful Hotels, and Other Trips from Hell
by Joey GreenThe golden days of complimentary in-flight champagne and cushy sleeping car coaches on the Orient Express are largely behind us. Say hello to $50 "leg room upgrade" fees and bedbug-infested hotels. What's a weary, frustrated traveler to do? Ask Joey Green for advice, that's what! A lifelong world explorer, Green has collected more than a hundred of his best travel hacks to rescue your hard-earned vacation using common, easily-found products. Some of the tips may seem goofy at first but work in a pinch. Insert tampon ear plugs and ignore the stares--enveloped in silence, you can enjoy reading this book's numerous entertaining sidebars and fascinating pieces of travel trivia, comforted in knowing that you will never see, or hear, those fellow passengers ever again.
Field Guide to the Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes of the United States
by Edward KnobelWith its clear, easy-to-use format, accurate line drawings, and concise descriptions, Edward Knobel's Field Guide can help make you an expert at identifying the common grasses, sedges, and rushes of the United States. Over 370 of the most common species are accurately described in this handy volume: varieties of timothy, rye, foxtail, fescue, bluegrass, nutrush, cottongrass, bulrush, etc. Knobel's emphasis is upon wild varieties of these plants common to the eastern and central United States, but many cultivated strains and food grains such as rice, oats, and maize are also included.A general key on the first page of this book allows you to fit each plant into one of several basic structural categories. Further subdivisions, classified according to the structure of the ear and spikelet (the flowering part of the plant) identify the particular species. Each plant is then described according to common name, Latin name, height, color of flower and stem, texture, smell (if applicable), habitat, and even edibility. Close resemblances to other varieties are also noted, which helps to make identifications even easier. Each description is also accompanied by a drawing of an entire plant, and a second drawing of the actual spikelet (with scale of the drawing noted). The author includes a total of 28 plates and over 600 line drawings.This new Dover edition has been completely revised, with common and scientific nomenclature updated, by Mildred E. Faust, Professor of Botany, Emeritus, Syracuse University.
New York: The Big Apple Quote Book
by Bob Blaisdell"A jaunty sampler of aphorisms." -- Sam Roberts, The New York Times"A fun book and a good buy and much easier to slip in a pocket than an iPad." -- Brooklyn Eagle DailyLove it or hate it, everyone has an opinion on New York! This compact gift book is packed with more than 500 pithy comments, compliments, and criticisms about the city that never sleeps. It features short quotes from Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Robert Benchley, Helen Hayes, Lenny Bruce, Jane Jacobs, Fiorello La Guardia, and hundreds of others concerning skyscrapers, subways, Broadway, and other aspects of Big Apple life.
How to Rap 2: Advanced Flow and Delivery Techniques
by Paul Edwards Gift Of GabIn this sequel to How to Rap, techniques that have not previously been explained--such as triplets, flams, lazy tails, and breaking rhyme patterns--are thoroughly broken down and examined, arming readers with additional tools for their rapping repertoire. Filled with interviews from hip-hop's most innovative artists, including Tech N9ne, Crooked I, Pharcyde, Das EFX, Del the Funky Homosapien, and Big Daddy Kane, this book takes you through the intricacies of rhythm, rhyme, and vocal delivery, delving into the art form in unprecedented detail. This work is a must-read for MCs looking to take their craft to the next level, as well as anyone fascinated by rapping and its complexity.
Nursing Programs 2013
by Peterson'sPublished in cooperation with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)-the only U.S. organization dedicated exclusively to advancing baccalaureate and graduate nursing education-Peterson's Nursing Programs 2013 is a comprehensive guide to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral programs in the United States and Canada. Profiling more than 3,500 undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral options at more than 700 institutions in the United States and Canada, readers can evaluate the latest data on entrance requirements, costs, degrees offered, distance learning options, and more. A special section, "The Nursing School Adviser," includes in-depth articles about degree and career options, the admissions process, and specialized programs for professions such as nurse practitioner and clinical specialist. The Quick-Reference Chart offers readers at-a-glance school comparisons.
Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants
by Ed Begley Jr. Christopher NyergesAn array of abundant wild foods is available to hikers, campers, foragers, or anyone interested in living closer to the earth. Written by a leading expert on wild foods and a well-known teacher of survival skills, Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants is more than a listing of plant types--it teaches how to recognize edible plants and where to find them, their medicinal and nutritional properties, and their growing cycles. This new edition features more than 70 plants found all around the United States along with more than 100 full-color photos plus a handy leaf key to help readers identify the plants. It also includes fascinating folklore about plants, personal anecdotes about trips and meals, and simple and tasty recipes.
Style Me Vintage: An Inspirational Guide to Styling the Perfect Vintage Wedding
by Annabel BeeforthOverflowing with ideas for creating truly memorable vintage-themed weddings, this beautiful and comprehensive guide delivers fabulous styles for modern brides with retro-glam sensibilities. From the bridal attire to accessories, flowers, makeup, and hair, this fun and accessible book demonstrates how to source and put together outfits and style weddings inspired by looks from the 1920s to the 1970s. In addition, it includes detailed styling advice regarding the attendants, stationery, photography, entertainment, and venue. Packed with inspirational tips and lavish four-color photography, it is an ideal book for all fashionista brides to be.
Last-Minute Survival Secrets: 128 Ingenious Tips to Endure the Coming Apocalypse and Other Minor Inconveniences
by Joey GreenLast-Minute Survival Secrets contains more than a hundred ingenious survival tips that may sound quirky at first, but really do work. Readers will discover a wide range of handy and unusual secrets to outsmart the unexpected and escape perilous situations using common, household products. Green shows how to start a campfire with potato chips, open a locked suitcase with a ballpoint pen, and prevent heatstroke with a disposable diaper. Readers will learn to build a solar cooker using cardboard and aluminum foil, a flood alarm with aspirin and a clothespin, and a wi-fi antenna with a coffee can. The book is even helpful for life's everyday disasters such as when a thunderstorm knocks out the power, the dog is sprayed by a skunk, or your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. The book also includes interesting and goofy sidebars related to these survival tactics and fascinating trivia to keep you entertained until FEMA arrives. It's the perfect resource for armchair survivalists, budding MacGyvers, and adventurists on a budget.