The Floor Plan Book: Veterinary Hospital and Boarding Kennel Planning and Design
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    The Floor Plan Book: Veterinary Hospital and Boarding Kennel Planning and Design
    E. John Knapp , and John Knapp
    Manufacturer: Veterinary Medicine Publishing Company
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    Binding: Spiral-bound

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    ASIN: 0935078592

    Book Description

    Planning to build? Part 1 of this step-by-step guide will help you locate and plan your veterinary facility, with information on demographics, site considerations, and budget concerns. Part 2 discusses floor plan design, including traffic flow and the three "zones" in a modular floor plan. The appendices feature actual floor plans for different types of veterinary hospitals.

    Painting Various Subjects with Mixed Media (Easy Painting and Drawing Series)
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      Painting Various Subjects with Mixed Media (Easy Painting and Drawing Series)
      Parramon's Editorial Team
      Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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      ASIN: 0812097483

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      Six detailed exercises show the exciting effects that can be achieved by mixing ink, watercolor, tempera, charcoal, and other media.

      Double Exposure Take Four
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      Roddy McDowall
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      ASIN: 0688113095

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      5 out of 5 stars Excellant Condition.......2007-04-12

      and quick delivery time. I will buy more books from this dealer in the future.
      Double Exposure (and) Double Exposure/Take Two (and) Double Exposure/ Take Three (and) Double Exposure/ Take Four (all 4 volumes)
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        Double Exposure (and) Double Exposure/Take Two (and) Double Exposure/ Take Three (and) Double Exposure/ Take Four (all 4 volumes)
        Roddy McDowell
        Manufacturer: William Morrow
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        ASIN: B000TR41QI
        Double Exposure : Take Four
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          Roddy (compiler) McDowall
          Manufacturer: William Morrow and Company
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          Privileged Goods: Commoditization and Its Impact on Environment and Society (Ecological Economics Series (International Society for Ecological Economics).)
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            Privileged Goods: Commoditization and Its Impact on Environment and Society (Ecological Economics Series (International Society for Ecological Economics).)
            Jack P. Manno
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            ASIN: 1566703905

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            What are the obstacles in the way of effectively solving the environmental crises of our time? What can we do to overcome them? These may be two of the most important questions heading into the 21st century. Organized human societies have the ability to completely change the world. While we have excelled at building, destroying and rebuilding, we have not succeeded at conserving, preserving, and sustaining. Priviledged Goods: Commoditization and Its Impact on Environment and Society suggests that our propensity toward environmental destruction - a tragic flaw of the modern economy - can be understood as a result of hidden economic forces. These forces drive social and economic development towards increasing mobilization of energy and material beyond what is actually needed to achieve general prosperity and meet basic human needs. The author explains the complex concept of commoditization using examples from key sectors of society. Interdisciplinary in scope, Privileged Goods: Commoditization and Its Impact on Environment and Society will appeal to a wide variety of environmental professionals. It explains the key concepts, discusses the history of public policy, analyzes the "appropriate technology" movement of the 70s and compares it to the sustainable development movement of today.

            Tax Policy and the Economy, Vol. 10
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              Tax Policy and the Economy, Vol. 10

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              The Tax Policy and the Economy series presents new research bearing on the economic effects of taxation on economic performance and analyzing the effects of potential tax reforms. Research results are presented in a timely and accessible fashion and will be of interest to tax practioners and those involved in formulating tax policy.

              On Real Wage Unemployment (Focus)
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                Donald J. Daley , and Donald C. Maccharles
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                Robustness and real consequences of nominal wage rigidity [An article from: Journal of Monetary Economics]
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                  Robustness and real consequences of nominal wage rigidity [An article from: Journal of Monetary Economics]
                  E. Fehr , and L. Goette
                  Manufacturer: Elsevier
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                  ASIN: B000RR46DI

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                  This digital document is a journal article from Journal of Monetary Economics, published by Elsevier in 2005. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                  Nominal wage rigidity has been shown to exist in periods of high inflation, while reduction in nominal pay has been hypothesized to occur in times of low inflation. Nominal wage rigidity would therefore become irrelevant because there is little need to cut nominal pay under high inflation, while the necessary cuts would occur under low inflation. We test this hypothesis by examining Swiss data in the 1990s, where wage inflation was low. Nominal wage rigidity proves robust in a low inflation environment, constituting a considerable obstacle to real wage adjustments. Real wages would indeed respond to unemployment without downward nominal rigidity. Moreover, wage sweep-ups caused by nominal rigidity correlate strongly to unemployment, suggesting downward nominal wage rigidity fuels unemployment.
                  Structural Unemployment and Real Wage Rigidity in Germany (Kieler Studien 301)
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                    Karl-Heinz Paque
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                    Employment, real wages, and external constraint: The case of Brazil and Chile (World Employment Programme research working paper)
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                      Rene Cortazar
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                      Estimation of complete equilibrium systems explaining aggregate unemployment, employment and the real wage
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                        Estimation of complete equilibrium systems explaining aggregate unemployment, employment and the real wage
                        George Eugene Tauchen
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                        Finally, real wage gains: Lower unemployment, higher minimum wage spur recent wage growth (EPI issue brief)
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                          Finally, real wage gains: Lower unemployment, higher minimum wage spur recent wage growth (EPI issue brief)
                          Lawrence Mishel
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                          Fiscal increasing returns, hysteresis, real wages and unemployment (NBER working paper series)
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                            Olivier J Blanchard
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                            Real effects of high inflation (IMF working paper)
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                              Benedikt Braumann
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                              Real wage determination in collective bargaining agreements (NBER working paper series ; working paper)
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                                L. N Christofides
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                                Real wage responsiveness to unemployment and insider forces: The Norwegian experience
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                                  Real wage responsiveness to unemployment and insider forces: The Norwegian experience
                                  Kare Johansen
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                                  GMAT CAT Testbuster -- REA's Testbuster for the GMAT (Test Preps)
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                                    GMAT CAT Testbuster -- REA's Testbuster for the GMAT (Test Preps)
                                    DeLuca , and George
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                                    GMAT CAT Testbuster w/ CD-ROM -- REA's Testbuster for the GMAT (Test Preps)
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                                      GMAT CAT Testbuster w/ CD-ROM -- REA's Testbuster for the GMAT (Test Preps)
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                                      The Process of Excelling: The Practical How to Guide for Managers and Supervisors
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                                      • I Learned Not to Judge a Book by It's Cover
                                      The Process of Excelling: The Practical How to Guide for Managers and Supervisors
                                      Roger E. Herman
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                                      ASIN: 0961959010

                                      Book Description

                                      With all the changes in organizational structure, design, mission, and methods, it's easy to become confused about how to manage…how to lead. Leadership is not that difficult! Working with people to get things done isn't brain surgery or rocket science.

                                      The Process of Excelling is leadership made simple. No fluff, no babble, no fancy theories. Just down to earth “how-to.” This book is ideal for senior executives who have lost their way, for middle managers who need a practical refresher, and for the new supervisor who's trying to figure out what to do.

                                      The Process of Excelling works in business, government, not-for-profits, and volunteer organizations. In fact, it works in families, too, and in simply managing our own lives.

                                      The straightforward style of this book makes it a surprisingly quick read, while it's loaded with powerful knowledge, insights, and techniques. You'll read it again and again, and refer to it often.

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                                      5 out of 5 stars I Learned Not to Judge a Book by It's Cover.......2000-04-30

                                      Management is passé. Leadership is in. But how do supervisors lead? This book tells the story. Herman presents his twelve elements of excelling leadership in a way that's easy to understand and "get." I found the reading smooth and understandable, loaded with practical information. The author obviously has "been there;" his advice is real-world, not theory. I didn't like the cover at all. In fact, I almost didn't buy the book, because it looked like something out of the 50s. Boy am I glad I ignored my first impression! As soon as I started reading, it was so good, I completely forgot about the cover. I highly recommend this book for managers who want to be leaders and leaders who want to be better.

                                      Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs
                                      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                      • Best book for dealing with the emotions of a misscarriage
                                      • Good reading for anyone who has ever endured a miscarriage
                                      Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs
                                      Christi Moulder
                                      Manufacturer: Routledge
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                                      ASIN: 0415254884

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                                      Approximately one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage but for each woman the experience is unique. This sympathetic and helpful book explores the many different ways in which women physically experience miscarriage and emotionally react to it. Drawing on the experiences of over 350 women, it will help every woman who has miscarried make sense of her loss and find her own way of coping with the confusion that frequently follows. Many aspects of miscarriage are covered including difficult issues that are often avoided including: the nature of the loss; guilt about an earlier abortion; explaining miscarriage to other children; the effect of miscarriage on a relationship; returning to work after miscarriage; and coping with repeated miscarriages. Miscarriage is a valuable book for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss or knows someone who has.

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                                      5 out of 5 stars Best book for dealing with the emotions of a misscarriage.......2004-03-03

                                      Out of the four or five books I bought when I lost my baby, this book was the most helpful in dealing with the emotions brought on by the loss. It is a collection of stories and experiences of other women, and made me feel like I wasn't alone, and that I am normal.
                                      I recommend this book to any woman dealing with a pregnancy loss.

                                      5 out of 5 stars Good reading for anyone who has ever endured a miscarriage.......2001-07-09

                                      After my loss I could find very little information on miscarriage. I had so many unanswered questions and nobody to turn to.

                                      'Miscarriage : Women's Experiences and Needs by Christine Moulder' didn't just explain to me what had happened but helped me to accept my emotions and fears as being completely "normal".

                                      Though reliving my experience through the experience of those in the book was painful, it also helped me feel less alone in my grief. It also gave me the tools to cope with friends and family.

                                      I would highly recommend this book!
                                      Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs. Revised Edition.
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                                        Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs. Revised Edition.
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                                          Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs. Revised Edition.
                                          Christine Moulder
                                          Manufacturer: Moulder, Christine. Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs. Revised Edition. NY: Routledge, 2001. Quality paperback. 242pp. Fine condition.
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                                          Maritime Supremacy & the Opening of the Western Mind: Naval Campaigns That Shaped the Modern World
                                          Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
                                          • Entertainment for the Naval History Neophyte
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                                          • A New Style of Naval History
                                          Maritime Supremacy & the Opening of the Western Mind: Naval Campaigns That Shaped the Modern World
                                          Peter Padfield
                                          Manufacturer: Overlook Hardcover
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                                          ASIN: 1585670022

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                                          This book, a kind of sequel to or refinement of Alfred T. Mahan's 19th-century classic The Influence of Sea Power upon History, begins with a standard observation: In war, naval power tends to trump land power. But Peter Padfield makes an even bolder claim: "Maritime supremacy is the key which unlocks most, if not all, large questions of modern history, certainly the puzzle of how and why we--the Western democracies--are as we are." To put it more frankly: "Our civilization (if we can lay so large a claim), our beliefs, our dominance are products not of superior minds or bravery, cunning, greed, or ruthlessness--common attributes of mankind--still less of the Christian religion, the 'Protestant work ethic,' or blind chance, but of the particular configuration of the seas and land masses that has given the advantage to powers able to use and command the seas." That may sound incredibly deterministic, but also intriguing. The resulting discussion of military and economic might on the seas begins with the Spanish Armada and concludes with the founding of the United States. It's an engaging mix that will appeal to readers who like to tackle the big questions of history, as in David S. Landes's The Wealth and Poverty of Nations or Thomas Sowell's Conquests and Cultures. Best of all, readers need not agree with the striking thesis of Maritime Supremacy to profit from its ideas. In the end, more than a few may wind up agreeing with Padfield that "We are the heirs of maritime supremacy." --John J. Miller

                                          Book Description

                                          From "the best naval historian of his generation" (John Keegan), a brilliant exploration of the significance of maritime power in shaping the western ideal of political freedom.

                                          In the great wars of modern history maritime powers have always prevailed over land-based empires, whether Habsburg, Napoleonic, Nazi or Soviet. This extraordinary book charts the growth of these powers in various western countries, while also revealing the way in which supremacy at sea freed thought and society itself. As noted historian Peter Padfield demonstrates, those nations attaining mastery at sea have been distinguished by liberty, flexibility and enterprise, a historical lesson of burning relevance today.

                                          Maritime Supremacy details the struggles of the first supreme maritime powers of the modern age, the Dutch and the British, and ends with the emergence of the ultimate successor, the United States of America. Changes in society, politics, trade--including the slave trade--and in naval capability are interwoven with descriptions of the great sea battles by which world power was won. Bringing the characters vividly to life and immersing the reader in the drama of events, Padfield challenges our view of the evolution of today's world.

                                          "A work of stunning originality...this book confirms Padfield as a historian of the highest order."--The Sunday Times (London)

                                          Customer Reviews:

                                          5 out of 5 stars Entertainment for the Naval History Neophyte.......2007-10-16

                                          A somewhat casual reader of non-fiction, though no stranger to history or economics, my knowledge of Naval History was extremely limited. I read Padfield's description of Philip's preparations for the Armada with newfound appreciation for the historian's insights. Padfield has the rare talent of writing in a manner that brings character and personality to the individual actors involved. His descriptions of events leading to, and battles of the Armada, Quiberon Bay and Chesapeake ... are all riveting. It reinforces how preparation and decisions of individuals truly shape history. These history lessons I didn't learn in school have helped provide a greater understanding of forces guiding the decision making of the leaders of the Western World during the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries. It certainly leaves the reader with an appreciation for the impact of Naval power.

                                          The book is a gripping and compelling read that is pure fun. I've read it through twice and several chapters many times. I believe it can be appreciated, and reward the reader equally by chapter or in completion.

                                          2 out of 5 stars Unsuccessful Hybrid.......2003-09-08

                                          "Maritime Supremacy And The Opening Of The Western Mind" is a book that fails, although it fails for a "noble" reason: the author is overly ambitious. Mr. Padfield didn't want to write just a political/social history of the maritime powers and he didn't want to write just a naval history, either. He wanted to combine the two types of history. He also wanted to compare and contrast the maritime powers and the continental powers. Although there is certainly nothing wrong with this idea, the execution, in this case, is poor. Rather than weaving all the material together, the author alternates chapters on naval campaigns with chapters on political/social developments in Spain, France, Britain, the Netherlands, and Colonial America. This "alternating current" constantly disrupts the flow of the book: just as you have settled down to concentrate on a sea battle, the author switches to a chapter on political infighting or government financing. The problem also develops the other way around: just when you've gotten your mind set on concentrating on Lord North or William Pitt or tax-farming in pre-Revolutionary France, it's time to read about broadsides and officers pacing the decks of ships, shoe buckle deep in blood. As a result, the reader feels disconcerted: you are never comfortable and you can never get "caught-up" in the narrative. Another problem with the book is that, considering what the author wants to accomplish, it is too short. The author tries to cover approximately ten naval campaigns, while also trying to explain political/economic/social developments in five different geographical areas, covering a span of 200 years. This is just too much material to cover in less than 300 pages. The specialist reader is likely to come away feeling he or she hasn't learned anything new- as everything is presented in such broad strokes. The general reader will likely be confused by the pace and the amount of information. In trying to do too much, the book accomplishes too little. Perhaps the best that can be said of this book is that, for the non-specialist reader, it may open your eyes to a particular naval campaign or to political/economic/social developments in a particular country. For example, the chapter on the Spanish Armada might lead you to read a more comprehensive book on the topic, such as David Howarth's "The Voyage Of The Armada" or the chapter on the Dutch Golden Age could lead you to Simon Schama's wonderful "The Embarrassment Of Riches". However, I don't think that's a good enough reason to read this book, which is why I have given it only two stars.

                                          4 out of 5 stars A New Style of Naval History.......2000-06-22

                                          Peter Padfield's latest work, Maritime Supremacy and The Opening of the Western Mind is unlike many traditional naval histories, and is indicative of the innovative writing style of this accomplished author. While this work builds on many of his earlier books, in particular Guns at Sea, Tide of Empires, Rule Britannia, and Armada, Padfield has made the leap - quiet successfully - of merging the importance of naval and maritime topics with the larger picture of Western Civilization and the development of societies.

                                          As its subtitle denotes, Maritime Supremacy examines the major naval campaigns that shaped the modern world. From the defeat of the of the Spanish Armada in 1588, to Beachy Head in 1690, to the Battle of the Saints in 1782, these are only some of the key battles that Padfield focuses on. Additionally he includes chapters that relate to the rise and fall of the key maritime nation states, including Spain, the Netherlands, England, and finally the United States.

                                          What separates the author from his contemporaries is his ability to examine the clash of fleets and incorporate their successes, or defeats, into the larger scheme of history. He identifies nation-states as either supreme maritime or territorial powers and it is this interaction, both domestically and internationally that provides the structure for his thesis and according to him, for modern history. The book builds extensively on his two volume Tide of Empires: Decisive Naval Campaigns in the Rise of the West, but unlike this earlier work, which is nearly twenty years old, it incorporates many new historiographical sources, while still utilizing primary resources for much of his information.

                                          The greatest drawback to Maritime Supremacy is its focus on a rather narrow time frame. While it spans nearly two hundred years, it leaves the reader questioning what other maritime influences have impacted on civilization. Also, the lack of an independent conclusion, to tie together many of the key points addressed in his earlier chapters, would have benefited the reader. Overall, Peter Padfield's Maritime Supremacy and The Opening of The Western Mind is an ideal selection for both historians and the general reading audience seeking information on the role of sea in the dawn of modern history. What the reader comes to realizes is that changes in society, politics, trade, and naval capabilities are not independent events, but forces in the development of civilizations.
                                          Maritime Supremacy and the Opening of the Western Mind: Naval Campaigns that Shaped the Modern World, 1588-1782
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                                            Maritime Supremacy and the Opening of the Western Mind: Naval Campaigns that Shaped the Modern World, 1588-1782
                                            Peter Padfield
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                                            A masterpiece of naval history, this book charts the growth of sea-fighting and trading and reveals the way in which supremacy at sea freed thought and society itself.
                                            Maritime Supremacy & the Opening of the Western Mind: Naval Campaigns That Shaped the Modern World
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                                              Maritime Supremacy & the Opening of the Western Mind: Naval Campaigns That Shaped the Modern World
                                              Peter Padfield
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                                              American architecture, Westchester County, New York: Colonial to contemporary
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                                                American architecture, Westchester County, New York: Colonial to contemporary
                                                Frank E Sanchis
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                                                ASIN: 0884270262
                                                Naque, ay, Carmela (Letras Hispanicas / Hispanic Letters)
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                                                  Naque, ay, Carmela (Letras Hispanicas / Hispanic Letters)
                                                  Jose Sanchis Sinisterra
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                                                  Japon y la Argentina: Historia de Sus Relaciones
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                                                    Japon y la Argentina: Historia de Sus Relaciones
                                                    Jose R. Sanchis Muunoz
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                                                    Abdominales / Abdominals: Para Un Trabajo Muscular Abdominal Mas Seguro Y Eficaz / For a muscular workout more sure and efficient abdominal (Musculacion)
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                                                      Abdominales / Abdominals: Para Un Trabajo Muscular Abdominal Mas Seguro Y Eficaz / For a muscular workout more sure and efficient abdominal (Musculacion)
                                                      Cecilia Dorado Garcia , Nuria Dorado Garcia , and Joaquin Sanchis Moysi
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                                                      Alhucema (Biblioteca Antonio Machado de teatro)
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                                                        Alhucema (Biblioteca Antonio Machado de teatro)
                                                        Vicente Sanchis
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                                                        Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability
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                                                          Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability
                                                          Vicente, Ed. Sanchis-Alfonso
                                                          Manufacturer: Springer
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                                                          ASIN: 1846280036

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                                                          A host of the leading international authorities have provided a thorough review of anterior knee pain syndrome, from pathogenesis (providing fresh insights and approaches for patient evaluation) through treatment alternatives both surgical and non-surgical. This book represents a unique collaboration among orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, biologists, pathologists and bioengineers to ensure a broad-base multidisciplinary view of this pathology. Clinically oriented and richly illustrated, it provides complete guidance on the surgical and non-surgical management of the anterior knee pain syndrome so that readers can select the most appropriate procedure for a given patient. The first section of this book focuses on etiopathogenic bases and therapeutic implications, devoting three chapters to anterior knee pain after ACL reconstruction. The second section of the book focuses on commented complicated clinical cases, pitfalls and how to manage them.
                                                          Arraial : la fete d'un peuple: Les pelerinages populaires au Portugal (Recherches d'histoire et de sciences sociales)
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                                                            Arraial : la fete d'un peuple: Les pelerinages populaires au Portugal (Recherches d'histoire et de sciences sociales)
                                                            Pierre Sanchis
                                                            Manufacturer: Eds. de l'Ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales
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                                                            Artistas valencianos del siglo XX
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                                                              Artistas valencianos del siglo XX
                                                              Antonio Manuel; Agramunt Lacruz, Francisco Pérez Sanchis
                                                              Manufacturer: Diputación Provincial de Valencia = Diputació de V
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                                                              ASIN: 8477952744
                                                              !Ay, Carmela! ; El lector por horas (Coleccion Austral)
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                                                                !Ay, Carmela! ; El lector por horas (Coleccion Austral)
                                                                Jose Sanchis Sinisterra
                                                                Manufacturer: Espasa
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                                                                ASIN: 8423974952
                                                                Campesinos y rentistas en una comunidad rural de la huerta de Valencia: Quart de Poblet en 1812
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                                                                  Campesinos y rentistas en una comunidad rural de la huerta de Valencia: Quart de Poblet en 1812
                                                                  Jose Ramon Sanchis Alfonso
                                                                  Manufacturer: Ayuntamiento de Quart de Poblet
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                                                                  The Great Auk: The Extinction of the Original Penguin (Lost Worlds)
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                                                                    The Great Auk: The Extinction of the Original Penguin (Lost Worlds)
                                                                    Erol Fuller
                                                                    Manufacturer: Bunker Hill Publishing
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                                                                    ASIN: 1593730039

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                                                                    A seabird whose extinction was entirely the work of humankind, the last two recorded great auk's were killed on June 3, 1844. This book pays homage to this incredible species.

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                                                                    1. The Healing House: How Living in the Right House Can Heal You Spiritually, Emotionally, and Physically
                                                                    2. The Hermeneutics of Sacred Architecture: Experience, Interpretation, Comparison, Vol. 1, Monumental Occasions: Reflections on the Eventfulness of Religious Architecture (Religions of the World)
                                                                    3. The Little House: An Architectural Seduction
                                                                    4. The New World Dutch Barn: The Evolution, Forms, and Structure of a Disappearing Icon
                                                                    5. The Perfect House: A Journey with Renaissance Master Andrea Palladio
                                                                    6. The Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture: A Complete Guide to Starting and Running Your Own Firm
                                                                    7. The Show To End All Shows: Frank Lloyd Wright And The Museum Of Modern Art, 1940 (Studies in Modern Art 8)
                                                                    8. The Stones of Naples: Church Building in the Angevin Kingdom, 1266-1343
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                                                                    10. The Weight of the Image : Teaching Design and Computing in Architecture

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