Titles starting with G from Gulls Nest Books

Oxford Archaeology, 2007. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Miller and Wild, with some help from fellow British archaeologists, summarize the results of their research into the only surviving steam-powered cotton mill in Manchester, England. The factory was established in 1798 in the Ancoats district of the city, and was one of the first buildings in the world to be designed for steam-powered spinning mules. The company was in business for 150 years, but the buildings have since been neglected, and Ancoats B... more information

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U. of South Carolina Press, 2009. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Some 20 years ago, Roy (emeritus English, U. of South Carolina) donated his extensive collection of material relating to Scottish poet Burns (1759-96), which his family had been nurturing for two generations, to the Thomas Cooper Library there at the university. Sudduth, who is head of the library's rare books and special collections processing and services, has compiled a catalogue of the collection, which includes manuscripts and types... more information

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Humana Press Inc., 2009. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. The receptors and their associated peripheral G proteins underlie many physiological processes, comprise one of the largest superfamilies in the human genome, and are the target for over half of all drugs in use or development. Chemists and other researchers here set out a range of protocols for using the receptors in drug discovery programs and even for pursuing the scientific understanding of nature, if there is still any money for such frivolity. ... more information

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Jossey-Bass, 2006. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Snyder (business communication, U. of Southern California) assesses the unique contributions of gay male executives in today's business world. Drawing upon five years of research, he identifies seven leadership characteristics that white-collar gay males tend to have in abundance--such as creativity, adaptability, and intuition--and explains how the cultivation of these traits can help all managers to be more effective. Jossey-Bass is an imprint of Wil... more information

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Ashgate Publishing Co., 2004. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. With their discussion based upon the political-security agenda raised at the Group of Eight's Genoa, Italy, summit of 2001 and Kananaskis, Canada, summit of 2002, 12 papers exploring how the G8 countries (the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada, and Russia) can "provide leadership to the wider world" on the issue of conflict prevention are presented by Kirton (political science, U. of Toronto, C... more information

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Humana Press Inc., 2008. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Researchers in pharmacology and other medical and biological disciplines update the popular reference on gamma-aminobuyric acid (GABA) receptors, and how research into them has impacted the understanding of synaptic transmission and of the clinical importance of the neurotransmitter system. The third edition contains new findings about the molecular and pharmacological properties of GABAA and GABAB receptors since the 1996 edition. The first edition ... more information

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Astronomical Soc./Pacific, 2003. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. GAIA is a mission within the European Space Administration's scientific program Cosmic Vision 2020, and projected to be launched in middle 2010. It will measure in detail properties of the brightest one billion stars. The 48 papers consider the project as a whole; technology; the galaxy and stars; stellar atmospheres, classifications, and databases; radial and rotational velocities and stellar pulsations; double and binary stars; and grou... more information

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Am. Society of Civil Engineers, 2009. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. The 2008 Biennial Geotechnical Seminar held in Denver, November 7, shared the state's extensive practice and experience in this field. Topics addressed in these 14 papers presented include innovative solutions to such complex geotechnical and environmental projects as brownfield redevelopment, risk analysis and rehabilitation of dams and reservoirs, earth retention, and airport runway upgrades. Illustrations feature project sites and... more information

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Am. Society of Civil Engineers, 2009. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. The 2008 Biennial Geotechnical Seminar held in Denver, November 7, shared the state's extensive practice and experience in this field. Topics addressed in these 14 papers presented include innovative solutions to such complex geotechnical and environmental projects as brownfield redevelopment, risk analysis and rehabilitation of dams and reservoirs, earth retention, and airport runway upgrades. Illustrations feature project sites and... more information

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Syngress Media, Inc., 2009. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Designed for IT professionals who need to secure and protect valuable server data in a more time-efficient manner, this guide explains the features of the GFI LANguard Metwork Security Scanner and how this tool can be used to spot vulnerabilities in an operating system. Posey is a technical writer, consultant and former network administrator at Fort Knox, and he uses clear and jargon-free language to describe installation procedures, management co... more information

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John Wiley & Sons, 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. ... more information

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ESRI Press, 2005. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Fleming, a senior project manager with the International City/County Management Association, compiles observations by six contributing authors, all with extensive experience in local government management and geographic information systems (GIS) operations. Contributors suggest practical approaches for incorporating GIS technology in local government operations, drawing on case studies of GIS application in projects such as monitoring storm drains, maintain... more information

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ESRI Press, 2009. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Allen has more than 25 years of experience working with geographic information systems (GIS) and digital mapping in the private and municipal sectors. He provides this spatial analysis workbook for those who need to use ArcGIS tools to reveal hidden patterns in geospatial data. Designed as a companion volume to Andy Mitchell's ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis, Volumes 1 & 2, this book contains specific exercises that illustrate proper classifications, ass... more information

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ESRI Press, 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. The second edition of this textbook on using geographic information systems (GIS) to protect communities from attacks and natural disasters has been expanded to reflect the capabilities of the new ArcGIS 9.3 software. Radke and Hanebuth have developed GIS instructional courses for the private and public sectors in the past, and they have designed this tutorial for both instructors and emergency personnel who must use GIS to coordinate with other agencies an... more information

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Pearson Technology Group, 2007. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. This study guide helps students prepare to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), which measures skills that are considered relevant for graduate study in business. Dulan explains the various components of the GMAT and suggests a number of test-taking strategies. Four practice exams (with answers and explanations) allow readers to assess their knowledge and identify areas needing further review. Dulan is the founder of Advantage E... more information

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Artech House, 2009. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. The growth of applications for global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) over the past few years has grown substantially and is expected to continue. This reference work, which emphasizes application development, provides an overview of GNSS. Topics include GPS and traditional location applications, combining GNSS with other sensors and systems, and remote sensing and space weather monitoring. An included DVD contains processing tools and data sets to co... more information

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Burford Books, Inc., 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Kansas outdoorsmen/orienteers introduce the basics of the Global Positioning System (GPS) tool and advances in this navigation technology since the 2003 edition. Including information on the latest models of and future trends in handheld GPS receivers, Egbert and King discuss new features, e.g., downloadable maps, and offer tips on linking with other electronic devices, classic back-up tools for finding one's location, and geocaching, a high- t... more information

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Ashgate Publishing Co., 2000. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Introduction in 1991 of a quasi-market into Britain's health service was commonly perceived as the most radical change to the service since it began. This study evaluates relative merits of fund-holders and health authorities as purchasers, focusing on elective surgery. Performance of health authorities and general practice fund-holders was tested by comparing waiting times of patients who had elective surgery commissioned by each purchaser ... more information

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Manning Publications Co., 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. While this practical guide for Java developers working with the Google Web Toolkit (GWT) includes some introductory information, it is intended for readers with basic background on GWT and the Java EE environment, and does not offer a complete introduction to all the classes and libraries included with GWT. Early chapters offer a quick introduction to GWT tools and concepts, and later chapters present a series of practical examples laid out in... more information

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Materials Research Society, 2006. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. This proceedings volume from a November-December 2005 symposium held in Boston, Massachusetts features 125 contributions. Organization is in sections on UV and white light LEDs; VPE: GaN; dopants and defects; MBE: GaN; electronic devices; InN; nitrade materials for devices; poster sessions on InN, UV LED, electrical transport, nano, visible LED, sensor/detector/electronic devices, contacts/processing; contacts to HEMTs; electrical/transport ... more information

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