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An illustrated cartographic history of the City of Angels from the colonial era to the present. Los Angeles inhabits a place of the mind as much as it does a physical geographic space. A land of palm trees and movie stars, sunshine and glamour, the city exists in the imagination as a paradise; of course, the reality is much bigger than this. Through seventy reproductions of seminal and historic documents, Los Angeles in Maps presents the evolution of this almost mythical place. Maps featured include historic Spanish explorers' charts from as early as 1791, as well as more recent topographic surveys, tourist guides, real estate maps, bird's-eye views, and more. Like the course of the Los Angeles River, the book winds through essential terrain: the discovery of oil, the rise of Hollywood, the streetcar system, Los Angeles Harbor, earthquakes, sprawl, and splendor. Product details ...

Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese that was developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley, Yukari Takenaka and was continuously refined over eight years in the classroom by native Japanese professors. Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar, Japanese From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners. In volume two of the Japanese From Zero! series, readers are introduced to new grammar concepts, over 800 new words and expressions, and are also taught the Katakana writing system. Product details Format Paperback | 316 pages Dimensions ...

Many changes have been made in this second edition of A First Course in Real Analysis. The most noticeable is the addition of many problems and the inclusion of answers to most of the odd-numbered exercises. The book's readability has also been improved by the further clarification of many of the proofs, additional explanatory remarks, and clearer notation. Product details Format Paperback | 536 pages Dimensions 155 x 235 x 28.96mm | 848g ...

Simple Statistics is suitable primarily for A-level students and undergraduates following courses in psychology and, to a lesser degree, sociology, economics and geography. Product details For ages 12-17 Format Paperback | 210 pages Dimensions 156 x 234 x 13mm | 330g ...

Goliarda Sapienza's The Art of Joy was written over a nine year span, from 1967 to 1976. At the time of her death in 1996, Sapienza had published nothing in a decade, having been unable to find a publisher for what was to become her most celebrated work, due to its perceived immorality. One publisher's rejection letter exclaimed: 'It's a pile of iniquity.' The manuscript lay for decades in a chest finally being proclaimed a "forgotten masterpiece" when it was eventually published in 2005. This epic Sicilian novel, which begins in the year 1900 and follows its main character, Modesta, through nearly the entire span of the 20th century, is at once a coming-of-age novel, a tale of sexual adventure and discovery, a fictional autobiography, and a sketch of Italy's moral, political and social past. Born in a small Sicilian village and orphaned at age nine, Modesta spends her childhood in a convent raised by nuns.Through sheer cunning, she manages to esc...

Filled with illustrated, step-by-step examples, this hands-on TAB guide shows you how to use SketchUp to make a digital model and how to use a personal machine, service bureau, or community Maker Space to fabricate it. 3D Printing and CNC Fabrication with SketchUp gives you the practical knowledge needed to model and fabricate your own creations. You'll learn how to use SketchUp to create models both for additive (3D printing) and subtractive (CNC) fabrication. This practical resource will help you to very quickly master the skills needed to create, troubleshoot, and produce professional products. Step-by-step tutorials show how to use SketchUp Make and Pro through a variety of compelling examples Discussion of fabrication suitability is woven throughout the whole digital modeling processDescribes how to use third-party tools that analyze the finished software model for printing suitabilityProvides instructions for printing the model on a personal machine, through a service bureau,...

Terminan las vacaciones de verano y empiezan las clases. ¿Qué será aquello que los profes llaman "actividades extracurriculares de héroe"? ¿No es lo mismo que las prácticas? ¡Además, han llegado unos chicos de cursos superiores que parecen la caña! ¿Cómo? ¿¡Los Big 3!? ¡Plus ultra (más allá)! Product details Format Book | 208 pages Dimensions 110 x 180mm | 226g Publication date ...

Heard about the phenomenon called indoor grilling? From open or covered electric grills to contact grills, grill pans, and cooktop inserts, there are all kinds of indoor grilling options that are inexpensive to purchase, take little time to clean up, and store conveniently out of sight. Best of all, whether it's a bright, sunny day, a rainy afternoon, or a cold, wintry night, you can still enjoy mouthwatering, healthy meals any time you're in the mood to grill! "Indoor Grilling For Dummies" takes you from beginner to master griller with a dash of humor, a splash of good fun, and lots of sizzling recipes. If you're already an indoor grill owner, you'll find ways to perfect your technique and expand your menus. Step-by-step guidance shows you how to: choose the right indoor grill, speak a griller's language, clean and maintain your grill, select the best accessories, and cook for better health and great taste! While indoor grilling isn't rocket scie...

More than 20 million Americans play the piano, making it the country's most popular instrument. This information-packed guide covers all the basics of reading music and playing the piano. It features full-color photographs that demonstrate the principles and techniques, progressing from playing basic notes to common chords to intermediate skills. Step-by-step text instructions accompany each photograph. It's perfect for piano students, people who want to learn to play a few songs, and adults who played as children and want to play it again! Mary Sue Taylor (Roswell, GA) has filled her share of musical requests, having played piano in the Atlanta area since 1954. Over the years, she's dusted the keys of nearly every piano in town, from formal society clubs to dim, smoke-filled jazz bars to the hottest house parties. She has taught beginning piano, jazz, improvisation, chord study, and other related topics to a diverse array of students for five decades. Tere Stouffer (Knox...

Sustainable Language Support Practices in Science Education: Technologies and Solutions presents cases on the results of a study done in Australia on first-year university students and the impact of new techniques of language acquisition on science education. The project covered biology, chemistry and physics. Nearly 3,400 students were involved in the project, drawn from the University of Canberra, the University of Technology, Sydney, the University of Sydney, the University of Tasmania and the University of Newcastle in Australia. This book serves as the latest research available on meta-cognitive assessment and language needs for a diverse student body; it is a vital resource for academics and practitioners designing and implementing science education around the world today. Product details Format Hardback ...

Harnessing probabilities with groundbreaking precision Future Trends from Past Cycles explains how to identify potential future trends and turning points in equity prices (short, long and medium-term) by analysing past cycles in market data. Brian Millard's renowned technical expertise and mathematical insight forms the basis of this fascinating guide, built around a blend of cycle, channel and probability analysis. With a thoroughly documented methodology, and numerous worked examples at every step of the process, this is an exceptionally lucid and insightful contribution to the literature of technical analysis. It will help the trader to harness probabilities to their advantage, and to limit their risk, with greater precision than ever before. Finding the key 10% with a trading triple lock This book teaches you how to use cycles in your trading in a way that hasn't been attempted previously. At its heart are the three disciplines of cycle, channel and probability analysis, w...

For courses in intermediate accounting. Help students think like accountants -- from the first day of class through their careers Thinking like an accountant isn't just rote memorization of accounting rules. Rather, it's developing the judgment and decision-making skills needed to form accounting estimates and evaluate financial statements critically. With its focus on conceptual framework fundamentals and critical thinking, Gordon, Raedy, and Sannella's Intermediate Accounting, 2nd Edition gives readers the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills, apply their judgment, and work with real company financials. After mastering these essential skills, students will be ready to pass the CPA exam, and able to think like accountants. Also available with MyLab Accounting By combining trusted authors' content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Note: You are purchasing a standalone...

The internationally acclaimed author harnesses his brilliant imagination and masterful storytelling ability to create a catalog of new words inspired by stories of real people in this wondrous book reminiscent of Italo Calvino's mesmerizing Invisible Cities.How many times have words not been enough? How many complex feelings don't have a corresponding noun that properly describes them? How many times has language left us like an archer without arrows in the labyrinth of our emotions? Award-winning author Stefano Massini, a master of expression, made a discovery that shot new life into his writing practice. To his surprise he found that the ancient rules of language were not quite as restrictive as he had long envisioned them to be. With so many emotions and states of mind missing modern descriptors and definitions, Massini stumbled across a simple but artistry-altering idea. Instead of compromising honest expression through perfunctory verbiage, he decided language was, if any...

Im Rausch der Geschwindigkeit. Jag mit durchdrehenden Reifen und feuerndem Geschütz durch die engen Straßen des Sprawls, auf der Flucht vor Konzerneingreiftruppen. Flieg durch enge Schluchten und unter Brücken hindurch, während Raketen an deinem Hintern kleben. Fahr mit einem kleinen Panzer in den Unterschlupf der nächsten Gang und genieß es, wenn die Feinde wie Hasen auseinanderstieben. Verkleiner dich auf Insektengröße und dring an Orte vor, die Uneingeweihte gar nicht kennen dürften. All dies sind nur kleine Beispiele, welche Wege du als Rigger nehmen kannst, um dein Adrenalin hochzujagen und dich zu einem unentbehrlichen Aktivposten deiner Runnergruppe zu machen. Denn die schwersten Ziele sind die, die in Bewegung bleiben. Product details Format Hardback | 200 pages ...

For courses in Critical Thinking Think currency. Think relevancy. Think Critically. Think Critically, 2016 presents critical thinking as the optimal approach for solving real-world problems and making important decisions, boosting the relevance of course material to students' lives. Authors Peter Facione and Carol Ann Gittens employ a simple, practical approach to deliver the core concepts of critical thinking in a way that students can easily understand. Incorporating contemporary material from a wide range of real-life situations, Think Critically's engaging examples and exercises hammer home positive critical thinking habits of mind that students can use - in the classroom and beyond. Think Critically, 2016 is also available via REVEL (TM), an immersive learning experience designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn. Product details Format ...

A Brooklyn favourite with a national following, Franny's is known for its simple, seasonal Southern Italian dishes and exceptional pizza. Alice Waters says it best in her forword: "This book captures the beating heart of what makes Franny's so beautiful: its simplicity, its ability to make the ordinary surprising, and - above all - its celebration of honest everyday cooking." Franny's is filled with recipes that are destined to become classics. Chef Andrew Feinberg plays with traditional Southern Italian cuisine and makes the dishes lighter and brighter. New favourites - including Roasted Romano Beans with Calabrese Olives; Clam, Chili, and Parsley Pizza; and Linguine with Meyer Lemon - sit side by side with perfect executions of timeless Italian dishes like Marinated Artichokes; Baked Sausage and Polenta; and Bucatini alla Puttanesca. Feinberg breaks down his techniques for the home cook, while offering cutting-edge food combinations, spinning the typical ingre...

The year is 2030. Las Vegas, Nevada is growing into a new metropolis in the U.S. equal to New York and Los Angeles. As it grows so too do the organized crime families that inhabit it. Pokerface tells the intertwining tales of a young casino owner, his right-hand man, an ex-con turned casino bouncer, an aspiring singer, two mysterious young fugitives, a mob consigliore, and the city's most incorruptible detective as they attempt to take back their lives and the city they call home. Product details Format Paperback | 350 pages Dimensions 140 x 216 ...

Building Outdoor Kitchens shows budget-conscious homeowners how they can bring attractive and functional outdoor kitchens within their reach. It incorporates lots of design ideas, plenty of dream kitchens for inspiration, step-by-step instructions and more than 300 photographs.As well as showing readers how to build lightweight 'masonary' counters using steel studs and concrete backboard, the book offers alternatives to high-end appliances to save money.Also included are accessories and amenities to affordably customize an outdoor kitchen, including: fire pits, a variety of adobe / clay ovens, pergolas, awnings, TV and stereo equipment, mosquito abatement, misters and heaters, fireplaces, pizza ovens and stand-up 'churrasco' grills.Whether you have chosen to build an outdoor kitchen yourself or have hired someone to do the job for you, these DIY-friendly projects will help you to achieve the professional results you want at a fraction of the 'professional' ...

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may suffer from obsessive thoughts, fears, and anxiety. You know, more than anyone, how debilitating this condition can be. But you may also be reluctant to start treatment due to fear, stigma, and misconceptions regarding therap -particularly exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. You may think of a number of reasons not to go, or to drop out, but if you are committed to getting better, you need to take that important step toward healing. ERP is a proven-effective treatment that can help people with OCD break free from the constraints of their disorder; however, many people have misconceptions about what this treatment entails. In Daring to Challenge OCD, anxiety specialist Joan Davidson, PhD, gives a thorough overview of ERP, what to expect during treatment, and offers gentle guidance to help you finally overcome the common fears and anxiety that can stand in the way of getting the help you need. If you are considering tre...

Your CCIE lab Success strategy (preview at www.2doubleccies.com) is a unique guidebook which has been written by two double CCIEs, and deals with the non-technical aspects of CCIE Lab exam. In addition it answers the following questions: - Where and how do I start preparing for my CCIE Lab? - How much time do I need to prepare for CCIE Lab exam? - What are the dos and don'ts for the CCIE Lab? - When do I know I am ready to take my CCIE lab? - How do I study efficiently for the CCIE lab exam? - How much time should I devote daily and on weekends for studying? - What do I need to do Three months, Three weeks and the day before the lab? - What do I need to do the day after the lab (in case I don't pass)? This first of its kind guidebook is a result of filtering and crystallizing all of the ideas and strategies that we collected from talking with a large number of CCIEs. In this guidebook we: - Share our stories and stories of many successful CCIEs with you. - Offer the ...

In its seventy years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has evolved from a malaria control program to an institution dedicated to improving health for all people across the world. The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor is a revealing account of the CDC's development by its former director, public health luminary William H. Foege. Dr. Foege tells the stories of pivotal moments in public health, including the eradication of smallpox (made possible due in part to Foege's research) and the discovery of Legionnaires' disease, Reye syndrome, toxic shock syndrome, and HIV/AIDS. With good humor and optimism, he recounts the various crises he surmounted, from threats of terrorist attacks to contentious congressional hearings and funding cuts. Highlighting the people who made possible some of public health's biggest successes, Foege outlines the work required behind the scenes and describes the occasional tensions between professionals in the field and...

Never be daunted on a work night again by a fridge full of bland ingredients. It's time to put 'ping' into your shopping and make your fridge cool again with this clever guide to shopping for busy people stuck in a food rut. Do you push your trolley round the supermarket every week on autopilot, stopping at the same aisles for the same things? Do you open your fridge dying for something different, only to be confronted with what was in it last week, and the week before? Would you like a healthier diet, but fear buying fresh ingredients costs a fortune? Say goodbye to after-work stress with the coolest cookbook of the year, designed to combat the problems of anyone who's ever opened the fridge after work ravenous, but can't face the thought of bangers and mash again. By suggesting what to buy for maximum taste, nutrition and variation, Cool Eating makes sure you make the most of your buys. No waste, no fuss and the end of beans on toast, this book is the beginnin...

For one-semester courses in Calculus. Helps students "get the idea." Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, Brief Version, 14th Edition offers more built-in guidance than any other text in its field - with special emphasis on applications and prerequisite skills - and a host of student-friendly features to help students catch up or learn on their own. The text's emphasis on helping students "get the idea" is enhanced in the new edition by a design refresh, updated data and applications, and a robust MyLab (TM) Math course. Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, Brief Version contains Chapters 1-8 and is designed for a one-term course in Applied Calculus. The full version of Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, 14th Edition includes Chapters 1-11 and is generally used for a 2-semester course. Also available with MyLab Math By combining trusted author content with digita...

The flames of revenge burn deep in the hearts of those who harbor feelings of hurt and betrayal... Darkness falls upon the Kingdom of Oakhurst when the most ruthless of Queen Liliana's enemies arrives at the gate following Shea's request for help on Connor's behalf. In a race against time, the young king struggles to protect his kingdom while Arland fights to keep the queen and her family safe from harm. But the Dark Warrior's malevolence threatens those around him, giving Dante the foothold necessary to conquer Oakhurst and ultimately the entire realm. Well overdue on her return to Oakhurst, Shea is taken captive at Ravensforge by the mystical Shantu Warriors. Facing the wrath of King Beltran, the warrior finds herself at the mercy of the vengeful monarch. Aided by an unlikely ally, she quickly discovers that things are not as they seem. And as Dante's grip on the realm tightens, those battling against him are guided by an ancient apparition that may prove more...