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San Diego State U. Press, 2003. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. ... more information

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Random House, 2007. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Freelancer Cindrich gives parents a very basic idea of the e-kid environment, including running a basic PC, working with the Internet with some degree of safety, getting value out of video games, making gadgets such as GPS serve a family, understanding the different forms of television, and using digital cameras for good instead of evil. Of course, the kids will still be ahead of you no matter what you read or do, but at least you will have a basic idea o... more information

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Concept Pub. Co., 2007. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Indian philosopher Chattopadhyaya reflects on human evolution, human- environment relations, and human-society relations, building over the course of 15 essays towards a theory of the dynamics of values. Much of the work can be seen as a defense of gradualism versus dualism, as Chattopadhyaya rejects human/nature, value/fact, and other dichotomies, leading him to insist on recognition of the cultural and environmental rootedness of ethical, political,... more information

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Isle Royale Natural History Assn., 2008. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Peterson has assisted her husband Rolf (Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technical U.) in his wolf research work on Lake Superior's Isle Royale for some four decades. Drawing from her memories and details recorded in daily journals of the past 37 years, she presents an engaging memoir of summers spent on Isle Royale. Her account incorporates facets of the research with the joys of living in a natural environmen... more information

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Spotted Dog Press, 2006. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Dyar was active (an understatement) in Los Angeles and the mountains of the West from the mid-thirties into the 1970s, a period reaching from Manila ropes to nylon. She was a go-devil climber and, in her private letters, a model of vigor and honesty. Bibliophiles take note that she climbed with Glen Dawson, bookseller. Many photos are scattered through the book. A great read on the growth years of rock climbing in California & environs. Introduct... more information

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Rutgers U. Press, 2004. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Weinberg (infectious diseases, Southeast Permanente Medical Group) offers practical advice for general readers on the infections of daily living, infections people get from the environment and from other people, people with unique risks, and 21st-century infections. The first edition was published in 1996. (©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) ... more information

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UN Environment Programme, 2005. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. This report presents environmental trends in the Pacific Island region by assimilating factors that directly and indirectly affect the state of the environment. It examines the linkages between social and economic activities and the environment in small island developing states of the Pacific, highlighting their social, economic, and environmental vulnerability. Material is drawn from assessment reports delivered at the Barbados + 10 Conferenc... more information

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The World Bank, 2007. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. This report consists of an Independent Evaluation Group assessment of the development effectiveness of the World Bank's programs for middle-income countries during the period of 1995 to 2006, including evidence about the outcomes of the Bank's support to individual countries over the past 12 years. In addition, it discusses the Bank Group's role in sharing knowledge across countries, engaging countries in global programs, and combining suppo... more information

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Redleaf Press, 2010. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Written in accessible terms, this guide for early childhood care providers and parents shows how to recognize and deal with common symptoms and signs of illness in children. A brief introductory chapter explains general information about germs. Next, chapters on individual symptoms, such as sore throat, inflamed eyes, and rashes, contain checklists of signs, boxes on recognizing an emergency, patterns of specific illnesses and complications, and simple e... more information

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National Museum of Denmark, 2005. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. The valley is in northern Peru, and is part of the humid montane forest belt that stretches north-south along the eastern slopes of the Andes mountain range. Schjellerup, an anthropologist and archaeologist with the National Museum of Denmark, and four colleagues identified only by name began fieldwork there in August 2004 on how people have impacted the environment in the valley over the past 2,000 years. After describing the physical featu... more information

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English Heritage, 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Sharples and Stonard present an historical look at the development of Liverpool's central business district, from the 18th century to the present day. The authors examine the area's dynamic and unique qualities, and demonstrate the importance of a sensitive handling of change for Liverpool's future and for the continuing success of its commercial core. Beautifully illustrated throughout with b&w and color photographs and diagrams, the ... more information

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Island Press, 2007. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Former journalist and science writer Grose describes how Applied Energy Services opened for business in 1981 in the shadow of the US government's deregulation of the electrical power industry, as a consultant in saving energy and became a major power company. He emphasizes over and over that the corporation only cares about the environment and people. (©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) ... more information

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United Nations Publications, 2005. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Part of a series by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, which is intended to help countries improve their investment policies and acquaint others with their investment environment, this publication focuses on the policies of Kenya, studied during July of 2004. The report outlines foreign direct investment (FDI) trends and performance, Kenya's investment framework, and strategies for FDI attraction. A preliminary vers... more information

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Chelsea Green Publ. Co., 2006. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Environmental scientist Tim Traver traces the natural history of the Sippewissett salt marsh on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The accessible narrative is a blend of personal memoir, scientific fact, and regional history. The struggle between the march of industrial progress and the conservation of this fragile environment is a central theme. Fine b&w drawings by Bobbi Angell illustrate the volume. (©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) ... more information

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JIST Publishing, 2009. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. The authors of this book have chosen their 200 "best jobs" for college graduates based on a variety of criteria, including earnings potential, projected growth and opportunities, and the accommodation of diverse skills. The first section comprises short lists of job titles by earnings, interest, personality type, self-employment opportunity, and specific demographics. The bulk of the text contains alphabetically-arranged one-page job descript... more information

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Barron's Educational Ser., 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Crouch, who has worked within the music industry for many years, offers this practical guide for choosing a career within this very competitive environment. Topics include matching resumes to job openings, how to find legitimate job interviews in the industry and how to get hired. The author emphasizes that the music industry, reeling from recent sales trends toward MP3 downloads, is shifting in its focus, but good jobs can still be found... more information

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HarperCollins, 2009. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Written by the editors of CareerBuilder.com, this handbook is designed for job hunters who need tips and advice on handling interviews, changing careers, negotiating raises and getting promoted. This book stresses the importance of finding the career to suit an applicant's skill set, and then offers step-by-step instructions on writing effective resumés, searching the right employment resources, managing online reputations and navigating throu... more information

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Prometheus Books, 2009. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Best known as the host of the popular television series Cosmos, scientist Sagan offered to the world his talent for cross-disciplinary research, his vivid imagination, and nonstop enthusiasm. This concise, lively biography examines Sagan's growth as a scientist and as a communicator. Separate chapters are devoted to his interest in the origin of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and his work on the show. There are also sections o... more information

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Finnish Literature Society, 2005. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. The relation between urban ways of life and the urban environment is explored from a variety of viewpoints in 11 essays. They consider identify constructions in the Finnish capital Helsinki, local identify practices in Block Towns, discourses of space in planning practices, and everyday knowledge and remembrances by town dwellers. Most of them were translated by Heidi Granqvist. No index is provided. Distributed in the US by ISBS. (©200... more information

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New Society Publishers Ltd., 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. This guide outlines how recreational boaters can be environmentally responsible and in turn, reduce cost, improve performance, and add to the enjoyment of the environment. Through 50 steps, Ford explains various ways to improve the health and safety of the crew and vessel, enhance vessel operation and maintenance, and protect the marine environment and waters. They range from using biodiesel and solar power to adopting a waterway and gettin... more information

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