Shock of the Old: Christopher Dresser's Design Revolution

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Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was the first industrial designer of the modern era. A true radical, he favored form over ornament, and his stylish, spare, and astonishingly modern designs contrast sharply with the highly ornate work of his Victorian contemporaries. Believing that good design could be popularized through industry, Dresser worked with more than 50 manufacturers to produce an enormous variety of reasonably priced, widely available consumer products. This book is published to accompany the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to his career.

More than 300 superb color photographs reveal Dresser's highly innovative ceramics, cast-iron garden furniture, and stark, geometric silverplate tableware, as well as previously unattributed designs for textiles, wallpaper, and glass. With essays based on the latest research, this stunning volume brings Dresser the attention he deserves.

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Dealing both with radio and TV, the book considers concepts such as characterization and conflict, details practical methods of finding ideas, and tells how to structure these ideas into smooth plot lines.

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"Fragmentation" is a term used in this volume to describe cross-border component specialization and production-sharing. Examination of recent trade data suggests that offshore sourcing of parts and components, as well as offshore assembly, are assuming an increasing role in the world economy. The theoretical implications of this type of specialization are examined in several chapters with the aid of both Ricardian and Heckscher-Ohlin trade models. Production is first decomposed ("fragmented") into its constituent parts and activities, and then it is at this level that factor-intensities and technologies are calibrated. The implications of intra-product specialization and component trade are investigated under conditions of free, restricted, and preferential trade. The role of multinationals is explored and the importance of cross-border service-links among component activities is examined. Overall, extension of the principle of comparative advantage beyond products to the realm of parts and components is welfare-enhancing. Industries take advantage of offshore sourcing in order to reduce costs and increase competitiveness. Component specialization offers new and additional opportunities for the exploitation of scale economies. Across a broad range of conditions, it raises output and employment. Its effects on wages are spelled out. Trade between advanced, high-wage and developing low-wage countries is an obvious candidate for the two-way application of component specialization. The empirical part of the volume presents an evaluation of new data which allow the separation of trade in components and in final products. It also provides assessments of the role of component specialization in the trade of several countries and regions. In addition to their relevance for trade theorists and country specialists, the studies collected in this volume have interesting implications for the conduct of trade policy. They contradict claims that trade with low-wage countries must be welfare-reducing and they suggest new approaches to industrialization and economic development.

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An affordable, easily scannable one-day training guide designed for use in instructor-led training courses.

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Manufacturer: Course Technology
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: 1418846392

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SPANISH EDITION. Jesus' executive traits could serve as an example to directors, administrators, and leaders of any company, organization, or business. This book explores some of His executive and administrative skills.

Aquiles y la tortuga.(prevención de intercambio de información privilegiada en finanzas por la Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores; España)(TT: Achilles ... Commission; Spain): An article from: Epoca

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Aquiles y la tortuga.(prevención de intercambio de información privilegiada en finanzas por la Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores; España)(TT: Achilles ... Commission; Spain): An article from: Epoca
Jesús Cacho
Manufacturer: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008HR4GS
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on March 18, 2001. The length of the article is 2008 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Aquiles y la tortuga.(prevención de intercambio de información privilegiada en finanzas por la Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores; España)(TT: Achilles and the turtle.)(TA: prevention of insider trading by National Stock Market Commission; Spain)
Author: Jesús Cacho
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 18, 2001
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Page: 118

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Attachmate quiere integradores.(industria de computadoras, México)(TT: Attachmate wants integrators.)(TA: computer industry, Mexico)(Artículo Breve)(Entrevista): An article from: E Semanal

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Attachmate quiere integradores.(industria de computadoras, México)(TT: Attachmate wants integrators.)(TA: computer industry, Mexico)(Artículo Breve)(Entrevista): An article from: E Semanal
Luis García Martínez
Manufacturer: Servicios Editoriales Sayrols S.A. de C.V.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from E Semanal, published by Servicios Editoriales Sayrols S.A. de C.V. on September 3, 2001. The length of the article is 1074 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Attachmate quiere integradores.(industria de computadoras, México)(TT: Attachmate wants integrators.)(TA: computer industry, Mexico)(Artículo Breve)(Entrevista)
Author: Luis García Martínez
Publication: E Semanal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 3, 2001
Publisher: Servicios Editoriales Sayrols S.A. de C.V.
Volume: 17 Issue: 471 Page: 14

Article Type: Artículo Breve, Entrevista

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Cortina tiene novia italiana.(Alfonso Cortina, ejecutivo, España)(TT: Cortina has an Italian girlfriend.)(TA: Alfonso Cortina, executive, Spain): An article from: Epoca

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Cortina tiene novia italiana.(Alfonso Cortina, ejecutivo, España)(TT: Cortina has an Italian girlfriend.)(TA: Alfonso Cortina, executive, Spain): An article from: Epoca
Jesús Cacho
Manufacturer: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008J9202
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on December 10, 2000. The length of the article is 979 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Cortina tiene novia italiana.(Alfonso Cortina, ejecutivo, España)(TT: Cortina has an Italian girlfriend.)(TA: Alfonso Cortina, executive, Spain)
Author: Jesús Cacho
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 10, 2000
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Page: 54

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Cuatro años y un día.(dimisión del presidente de empresa estatal; España)(TT: Four years and a day...)(TA: dismissal of president of State corporation; Spain)(Artículo Breve): An article from: Epoca

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Cuatro años y un día.(dimisión del presidente de empresa estatal; España)(TT: Four years and a day...)(TA: dismissal of president of State corporation; Spain)(Artículo Breve): An article from: Epoca
Jesús Cacho
Manufacturer: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008IZ67Q
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on July 30, 2000. The length of the article is 992 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Cuatro años y un día.(dimisión del presidente de empresa estatal; España)(TT: Four years and a day...)(TA: dismissal of president of State corporation; Spain)(Artículo Breve)
Author: Jesús Cacho
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 30, 2000
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Page: 14

Article Type: Artículo Breve

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De Jesús Martínez López, en la polémica magisterial.: An article from: Proceso

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De Jesús Martínez López, en la polémica magisterial.: An article from: Proceso
Jesús Martínez López
Manufacturer: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008E3OP6
Release Date: 2005-07-31

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V. on September 21, 2003. The length of the article is 525 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: De Jesús Martínez López, en la polémica magisterial.
Author: Jesús Martínez López
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 21, 2003
Publisher: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
Issue: 1403 Page: 98(1)

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De la Manzana discordia: CNC: ¿Nabor Ojeda o Heladio Ramírez? (Entrevista).(Comisión Nacional Campesina)(Entrevista): An article from: Siempre!

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De la Manzana discordia: CNC: ¿Nabor Ojeda o Heladio Ramírez? (Entrevista).(Comisión Nacional Campesina)(Entrevista): An article from: Siempre!
Tere Mora Guillén
Manufacturer: Edicional Siempre
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008G7WP2
Release Date: 2005-07-30

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on January 29, 2003. The length of the article is 1578 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: De la Manzana discordia: CNC: ¿Nabor Ojeda o Heladio Ramírez? (Entrevista).(Comisión Nacional Campesina)(Entrevista)
Author: Tere Mora Guillén
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: January 29, 2003
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: 49 Issue: 2589 Page: 27(4)

Article Type: Entrevista

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Dios los cría...(evaluación de ejecutivos y políticos españoles)(TT: Birds of a feather flock....)(TA: evaluation of Spanish businessmen and politicians): An article from: Epoca

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Dios los cría...(evaluación de ejecutivos y políticos españoles)(TT: Birds of a feather flock....)(TA: evaluation of Spanish businessmen and politicians): An article from: Epoca
Jaime Campmany
Manufacturer: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00098KVRK
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on April 20, 1998. The length of the article is 972 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dios los cría...(evaluación de ejecutivos y políticos españoles)(TT: Birds of a feather flock....)(TA: evaluation of Spanish businessmen and politicians)
Author: Jaime Campmany
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 20, 1998
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Page: 5(1)

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El helitransporte de Pemex, negocio regiomontano.(contrato de logística entre Pémex Exploración y Producción y Aeroservicios Especializados): An article from: Proceso

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El helitransporte de Pemex, negocio regiomontano.(contrato de logística entre Pémex Exploración y Producción y Aeroservicios Especializados): An article from: Proceso
J. Jesús Esquivel
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00096Y02E
Release Date: 2006-05-24

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by Thomson Gale on December 5, 2004. The length of the article is 1719 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: El helitransporte de Pemex, negocio regiomontano.(contrato de logística entre Pémex Exploración y Producción y Aeroservicios Especializados)
Author: J. Jesús Esquivel
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 5, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 1466 Page: 22(2)

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El legado de Martín Villa.(ejecutivo)(TT: Martín Villa's testament.)(TA: executive): An article from: Epoca

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El legado de Martín Villa.(ejecutivo)(TT: Martín Villa's testament.)(TA: executive): An article from: Epoca
Jesús Cacho
Manufacturer: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008F4SP0
Release Date: 2005-07-30

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on March 29, 2002. The length of the article is 1593 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: El legado de Martín Villa.(ejecutivo)(TT: Martín Villa's testament.)(TA: executive)
Author: Jesús Cacho
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 29, 2002
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Page: 78

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King Richard I's personal bravery on the battlefield won him the name 'Lionheart' but as David Miller reveals, his battles and campaigns demonstrate a brilliant grasp of strategy and tactics. The 'Lionheart' was no mere medieval 'head banger' but a thoughtful military leader, the only Crusader commander who managed to get an army to Palestine without going bankrupt in the process.

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Fine Military Biography.......2007-06-23

An interesting and informative read, examining Richard from a personal and politico-military perspective but also looking at the history and logistics of the Third Crusade. My only complaint is the rather naive view of the 'Saracen' army that is presented here.

Crusader Rex.......2006-08-07

I would like to recommend this book, to anyone with an interest in the Crusades, Richard I, or combat leadership in general.
I found that the focus on Richard's militay exploits to be excellent, and leaves the extraneous accusations of his activities for a reader to find else where if they're so inclined.
I noted one date in the book that lead me to some issue and that was the reference after the battle of Hattin, the movement to and fall of Jerusalem on July 4th, 1187. If memory serves me, the battle was on July 4th, and the Holy city fell months later.
Still all in all a great book, and a shining example for combat leaders to never ask their charges to do anything more than they would do themselves.

Richard as a Crusader and Commander.......2006-05-08

In this short book, we have an excellent study of military career of Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. The entire book is basically geared toward that campaign where Richard squared off with Saladin. It pretty clear that Richard the Lionheart, may have been bad King of England but he proves to be a very able commander in battles and campaign. His ability to see the long term stratgic problems set him apart from many of his fellow European commanders. The author studied not only Richard's military efforts but his diplomatic effots as well. It bit ironic that Richard probably got along personally with his enemies better then he did with his allies, many who turned against him during the campaign and after.

The book is short (only 215 pages), well written and nicely researched. The author wasn't too judgmental on Richard, choosing to look at him from the historical contemporary point of view instead of the more present politically correct perception which many modern historians falls into that trap. The book proves to be very readable because its not cluttered with overwhelming amount of information. There seem to be enough in the book to present the author's case on Richard very nicely.

The book come recommended to anyone who got a close interest in the Crusades and the life of King Richard I, the Lionheart of England.

Overall, a pretty interesting book that wasted no pages in bringing the reader right into the Third Crusade.

The gist of the Third Crusade.......2005-05-23

This is the first book of Miller I have read and I was very impressed by the clarity of the text and the factual analysis. The author gives a brief but very useful introduction to the history of the previous two crusades (before Richard I set foot on the Holy Land) and then goes to the adventourous campaign of the English king, covering the lightning conquest Cyprus, the conclusion of the siege of Acre in just four weeks, the march toward Jaffa, the battle of Arsuf and of course the two failed attempts to conquer Jerusalem. The book contains also chapters on the the logistics behind Richard's moves, the sea war and the lessons Richard learned studying Vegetius' "De Re Militaris". The text is not condensed and very easy to read, featuring only 30 lines per page and the book contains some 15 black and white photographs (two of them maps)in a special section.

Richard the Lionheart : The Mighty Crusader

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Richard the Lionheart : The Mighty Crusader
David Miller
Manufacturer: Weidenfeld and Nicolson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORWIPO

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For the last 20 years, Alan Powers, who lives near Cape Cod, has experimented with birdcalls - mimicking and answering the calls he hears around his country home, in cities, and abroad in France and Italy. In BirdTalk, he celebrates this connection with entertaining allusions to history, literature, travel, linguistics, and other fields. The result is a charming and erudite stroll through an area of interest sometimes lost in the urban din. Powers reveals “birdtalk” by mapping the history of ornithological studies, quoting such bird fanciers as Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson and discussing specific techniques. In one of the most amusing chapters, he describes his attempts to teach the birds new symphonic riffs on their own calls. This illustrated literary inquiry into birdcalls is a nature book with a gift-book look.

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A strange and wonderful book.......2004-04-15

It really is about talking to birds--and how! Powers, in perfectly paced prose, writes a series of engaging and delightfully idiosyncratic essays about what it means to 'talk' to birds; ultimately, though, this is a book about listening, watching, appreciating the world around us. Let me sum up the power of my reaction by saying that this is a birder I'd like to bird with.

A musical score of nature.......2004-04-12

Birdtalk is really an amazing book--literate, amusing, and indispensible to bird lovers. But it is more than a bird book. Alan Powers, along with possessing an affinity for words, is a master whistler, an accomplished pianist, and a patient listener--and, oh yeah, a very early riser. Powers uses his keen ear and musical ability to "translate" the songs of bird into notes on his piano, a musical score of nature, if you will. More than that, he translates these notes into a narrative language that humans can (hope to) understand. This is a nature book and a bird book, but it is also a human book, and a very astute one to boot.

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