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A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers (Dover Thrift Editions) by Henry David Thoreau A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers (Dover Thrift Editions) by Henry David Thoreau PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Based on an 1839 boat trip Thoreau took with his brother from Concord, Massachusetts, to Concord, New Hampshire, and back, this classic of American literature is not only a vivid narrative of that journey, it is also a collection of thought-provoking observations on such diverse topics as poetry, literature and philosophy, Native American and Puritan histories of New England, friendship, sacred Eastern writings, traditional Christianity, and much more. Written, like Walden, while Thoreau lived at Walden Pond, and published in 1849, A Week (his first book) shares many themes with Walden, published in 1854. Both dramatize the process of self-renewal in nature and resolutely rail against the official culture and politics of the "trivial Nineteenth Century." Blending keen obser

Prickle Moon by Juliet Marillier Prickle Moon by Juliet Marillier PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Prickle Moon is the first collection of stories by multiple awardwinning Australian writer Juliet Marillier. Born in New Zealand, Juliet Marillier is the author of thirteen novels for readers of all ages. Her bestselling fantasy series include The Sevenwaters quintet, the Saga of the Light Isles, The Bridei Chronicles and the Wildwood series. She lives in Perth, in a one hundred-year-old cottage, which she shares with three dogs. Juliet Marillier is a three-times winner of the Aurealis Award for best fantasy novel. Publisher's Weekly calls her "a fine folklorist and gifted narrator." The book collects 14 tales, including the best of Marillier's published stories, and five additional tales written especially for this collection. From reader reviews: Christopher Helland: Hey guys, do you would like to finds a new book to see? May be the book with the headline Prickle Moon suitable

Werner Herzog: A Guide for the Perplexed: Conversations with Paul Cronin Werner Herzog: A Guide for the Perplexed: Conversations with Paul Cronin PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad An invaluable set of career-length interviews with the German genius hailed by François Truffaut as "the most important film director alive" Most of what we've heard about Werner Herzog is untrue. The sheer number of false rumors and downright lies disseminated about the man and his films is truly astonishing. Yet Herzog's body of work is one of the most important in postwar European cinema. His international breakthrough came in 1973 with Aguirre, the Wrath of God , in which Klaus Kinski played a crazed Conquistador. For The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser , Herzog cast in the lead a man who had spent most of his life institutionalized, and two years later he hypnotized his entire cast to make Heart of Glass . He rushed to an explosive volcanic Caribbean island to film La Soufrière , paid homage to F.

Mozart: A Life by Paul Johnson Mozart: A Life by Paul Johnson PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad “Most satisfying . . . A highly accessible initial foray into an astonishing, and inexhaustible, subject.” — The Cleveland Plain Dealer Mozart’s music has enthralled listeners for centuries. In this brilliant biography, acclaimed historian Paul Johnson draws upon his expert knowledge of the era and Mozart’s own private letters to conjure Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s life and times in rich detail. Johnson charts Mozart’s life from age three through to his later years—when he penned The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni. Along the way, Johnson challenges some of the popular myths that cloud Mozart’s image: his allegedly tempestuous personal relationships and supposedly bitter rivalry with Salieri, as well as the notion that he was desperately impoverished when he died. The result—a bold, invigorating portrait of one of the most popular and influential composers of all time—is a welcome addition to John

Creating Hospitality Design by Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk, Peter Joehnk Creating Hospitality Design by Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk, Peter Joehnk PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad To be successful, hotel design concepts must entice visitors, evoke emotions, and sell the hotel. This title presents projects from the interior design studio JOI-Design ? based in Hamburg, Germany ?, and highlights the strategies behind their user- and value-oriented design. The authors of this book understand that design is not an end in itself, but it is rather an integral component of a hotel?s marketing strategy, translating business objectives into spatial form. This richly illustrated volume also looks at the future of the hotel industry, and features interviews with seasoned travellers and decision-makers in the hospitality sector. Creating Hospitality Design is a showcase, trend report and treasure trove of ideas. From reader reviews: Lorenzo McAvoy: Why don't make it to be your habit? Right now, try to prepa

Decorative Designs: Over 100 Ideas for Painted Interiors, Furniture and Decorated Objects by Graham Rust Decorative Designs: Over 100 Ideas for Painted Interiors, Furniture and Decorated Objects by Graham Rust PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad "In this sumptuous paperback volume, Graham Rust, the accomplished painter and muralist, showcases his distinctive vision with one hundred decorative designs for every room in the house, including objects large and small, from cupboards and firescreens to delicate miniature boxes, as well as grand mural schemes for whole rooms, executed on panels and walls. The result is both an enchanting world of exotic and colorful interiors and a practical sourcebook of ideas for amateur and professional decorators alike. Some items, such as stationery, bookplates and monograms, are suitable for everyday personal use, while a few are frankly whimsical, such as the chinoiserie dog kennel or the cocktail tray with a design of jewel-like frogs. In his previous accla

Culture in Special Education: Building Reciprocal Family - Professional Relationships by Maya Kalyanpur, Beth Harry Culture in Special Education: Building Reciprocal Family - Professional Relationships by Maya Kalyanpur, Beth Harry PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad With personal anecdotes, case examples, and detailed theoretical discussions, this book brings to light the potential impact of cultural assumptions on parent–professional interactions in special education. Essential reading for future teachers, it helps them become aware of and work to cast aside traditional stereotypes — about other cultures and their own — in order to work effectively with students' families. This textbook also helps educators understand the importance of developing education plans that will enhance children's learning and respect their cultural beliefs. Undergraduate and graduate students of special education will find ways to improve communication with parents and learn to more effectively teach children

Time Series Analysis (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics) by Wilfredo Palma Time Series Analysis (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics) by Wilfredo Palma PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad A modern and accessible guide to the analysis of introductory time series data Featuring an organized and self-contained guide, Time Series Analysis provides a broad introduction to the most fundamental methodologies and techniques of time series analysis. The book focuses on the treatment of univariate time series by illustrating a number of well-known models such as ARMA and ARIMA. Providing contemporary coverage, the book features several useful and newlydeveloped techniques such as weak and strong dependence, Bayesian methods, non-Gaussian data, local stationarity, missing values and outliers, and threshold models. Time Series Analysis includes practical applications of time series methods throughout, as well as: Real-world examples and exercise sets that allow readers to practice the pre

Logical Empiricism and Pragmatism (Vienna Circle Institute Yearbook) Logical Empiricism and Pragmatism (Vienna Circle Institute Yearbook) PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad This book explores the complexity of two philosophical traditions, extending from their origins to the current developments in neopragmatism. Chapters deal with the first encounters of these traditions and beyond, looking at metaphysics and the Vienna circle as well as semantics and the principle of tolerance. There is a general consensus that North-American (neo-)pragmatism and European Logical Empiricism were converging philosophical traditions, especially after the forced migration of the European Philosophers. But readers will discover a pluralist image of this relation and interaction with an obvious family resemblance. This work clarifies and specifies the common features and differences of these currents since the beginning of their mutual scientific communication in the 19 th century. The book draws on collaboration

The Foundations of European Private Law The Foundations of European Private Law PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad There remains an urgent need for a deeper discussion of the theoretical, political, and federal dimensions of the European codification project. While much valuable work has already been undertaken, the essays in this collection take as their starting point the proposition that further reflection and critical thought will enhance the quality and efficacy of the on-going work of the various codification bodies. The book's papers are written by: prestigious scholars on the foundations of European private law; representatives of the Common Frame of Reference, the Study Group, and the Acquis Group; and those who have not been involved in particular projects, but who have previously commented more distantly on their work - for instance, those belonging to the Trento Group and the Social Justice Group. With these groups' contributions, The Foundations of European Private Law repre

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Undressed by the Earl (Secrets in Silk) by Michelle Willingham Undressed by the Earl (Secrets in Silk) by Michelle Willingham PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad National Readers’ Choice Award Finalist A man shrouded in grief… David Hartford, the Earl of Castledon, is tormented by the death of his wife. Though everyone expects him to remarry and beget an heir, he is a man living in shadows, unwilling to break out of his prison of sorrow. A spirited young woman who embraces life… Impulsive Amelia Andrews befriends Lord Castledon and decides that he would make the perfect match for her prim older sister. Though she tries to bring the pair of them together, Amelia cannot help but see the lonely man behind David’s grim exterior. Even worse, she finds herself caught beneath his piercing stare…and she wonders how to melt his icy heart. An unlikely match No woman can ever replace his first wife…but when Amelia is caught in a web of ruin, David cannot stand aside and let her suffer. Can an unexpected mar

Designing With Web Standards by Jeffrey Zeldman Designing With Web Standards by Jeffrey Zeldman PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad You code. And code. And code. You build only to rebuild. You focus on making your site compatible with almost every browser or wireless device ever put out there. Then along comes a new device or a new browser, and you start all over again. You can get off the merry-go-round. It's time to stop living in the past and get away from the days of spaghetti code, insanely nested table layouts, tags, and other redundancies that double and triple the bandwidth of even the simplest sites. Instead, it's time for forward compatibility. Isn't it high time you started designing with web standards? Standards aren't about leaving users behind or adhering to inflexible rules. Standards are about building sophisticated, beautiful sites that will work as well tomorrow as they do today. You can't afford to design tomorrow's sites with yesterday's piecemeal m