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A new edition of the classic reference will be even more useful for collectors of 19th and 20th century Lambeth wares: it includes more than 400 illustrations featuring designs by leading studio artists as well as many examples by lesser-known assistants. All different types of Doulton Lambeth wares are depicted in full color so that collectors can identify pieces when they appear on the market. Detailed sections on marks and monograms make it...

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Timely commentaries and essays from economist Rudi Dornbusch.The underlying theme of Rudi Dornbusch's work is unabashedly Chicago, namely, the University of Chicago belief that markets solve problems best and that most bureaucrats, even when well-intentioned, are distracted by politics or excessive zeal for perfect solutions. Dornbusch seeks to challenge those in charge with alternative answers and to limit their ambitions. He takes aim at cen...

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In this work a group of scholars argue that the field of constitutional history is too important to be left to lawyers and judges. They reclaim constitutional history's place as a vital part of America's intellectual enterprise, in part by pushing the field onto fresh, controversial terrain.

Texas is a diverse state with unique and widely varying geological features and climate zones. Regardless of the conditions, it is possible to garden successfully, provide habitat for wildlife, reduce pollution of air and water, and improve quality of life. For all gardeners, whether working with a pot on a balcony or acreage, the same basic principles apply. Following the suggestions outlined in this book will not only promote colorful flower...

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This rich treasury of 253 high-quality, black-and-white illustrations encompasses a profusion of tropical blooms, garden flowers, house plants, roses, orchids, wildflowers, and many other popular florals.

Contributors in French history and literature and in gay and lesbian studies explore episodes, patterns, and images of same-sex attraction in France from the 16th to the 21st century. They analyze the way in which persecutions, as well as differences within minority sexual subcultures, have highligh

Chronic illness and pain are now, more than ever, seen asas major problems in the current health care system. Because they are unresponsive to both antibiotics and surgery, theyr are seen as elusive and mysterious. The National Medical Expenditure Survey estimates that over 80 million U.S. citizens live with a chronic illness. The most prevalent are arthritis, diabetes, respiratory diseases, hypertension and mental illness. This book uses the ...

Demand for the increased protection of personal data has caused a significant rise in the profile of smart cards, such as credit cards with computer chips in them. This book provides an understanding of the structure and manufacturing processes of smart cards which is key to the continued development of intelligent systems.

Imagine a society that exists solely in cinema - this book explores exactly that. Using a half-century of films from the archival collection of the National Film Board, NFB Kids: Portrayals of Children by the National Film Board of Canada, 1939-1989 overcomes a long-standing impasse about what films may be credibly said to document. Here they document not "reality, " but social images preserved over time - the "NFB Society" - an evolving, cine...

The up-to-date, comprehensive volume on digital methods for waveform generation, digital filters, and digital signal processing tools and techniques DSP Applications Using C and the TMS320C6x DSK provides a hands-on learning approach to digital signal processing (DSP) that uses real-time implementation of experiments and projects. Chapters begin with a theoretical discussion, followed by examples that present the necessary background to perfo...

Drawing on primary documents such as farmer's diaries, small rural papers of the 19th century, and the publications of state agricultural societies, this provocative study presents an intelligent overview into the driving forces of that shaped American history in the Northeast.

With over one thousand entries covering a diverse range of sources including books, articles, unpublished dissertations, taped lectures, devices and software, this is the most comprehensive annotated bibliography of English works on the " I Ching." This book will be indispensable for all scholars of the " I Ching, " and an invaluable resource for those interested in this classic Chinese book. Follow this link www.zhouyi.com to editor Lorraine ...

Set is made up of:ISBN 0787949949 / 9780787949945 - The Five Strategies for Fundraising Success: A Mission-Based Guide to Achieving Your GoalsISBN 0787956740 / 9780787956745 - Ten Steps to Fundraising Success: Choosing the Right Strategy for Your Organization.

This unique book demonstrates the current status, and future potential, of millimetre wavelength (MMW) spectrometry as a means of quantitative analysis of gaseous mixtures. After outlining the spectroscopic theory required, the authors then go on to discuss the components of an MMW cavity spectrometer, concentrating on compact, automatic, low-cost instruments. Other topics covered include solid state MMW sources with both cryogenically cooled ...

Technologische und wissenschaftliche Fortschritte prägen das Bild der modernen Gesellschaft und stellen die Unternehmen vor immer neue Herausforderungen. Auch das Controlling muss sich diesen Entwicklungen stellen und entsprechend fortschrittlich gestaltet werden, um weiterhin eine effektive Führungsunterstützung gewährleisten zu können. Der Name Péter Horváth steht seit Jahrzehnten für ein solch fortschrittliches und wandlungsfähiges Controll...

Die natürliche Auslese hat optimale Protein-Katalysatoren hervorgebracht, eine optimale Enzymkatalyse indes verläuft nicht notwendigerweise mit der höchstmöglichen Geschwindigkeit. Vielmehr ist es oft ein Kompromiß zwischen Spezifität, Geschwindigkeit, Stabilität und vielen anderen Faktoren, den die Natur für eine chemische Reaktion unter milden Bedingungen, mit hoher Regio- und Enantioselektivität, eingeht. Vor diesem Hintergrund hat sich die...

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