Bernardo Gomez Pimienta: Casa GDL

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In this first solo project by the founder of Mexico City's TEN Arquitectos and BGP Arquitectura, Gomez-Pimienta undertakes the complete design of a single audacious residential project--from the architectural concept to the objects contained within. In Casa GDL, Minimalist rigor finds expression in the superimposition of prisms, while Gomez-Pimienta's exquisite sense of design comes through in details like the railings, steps and glass floor. With texts by Yoshio Futagawa, Dominique Perrault and Miquel Adria, this volume presents a house where, in Adria's words, "the most obvious column is the one that isn't there, the central space is the one that is emptied out, and the most spectacular place is the one that can't be traversed."

Carlos Jimenez: House and Studio (Graduate School of Design Eliot Noyes Series)

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Carlos Jimenez: House and Studio (Graduate School of Design Eliot Noyes Series)
George Baird , and Carlos Jimenez
Manufacturer: Harvard University Graduate School of Design
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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From an essay by Carlos Jimenez:
"Since 1983, when work on my house and studio began, the project has undergone a variety of transformations, expansions, assimilations--simply put, it has followed a path of growth and discovery. My proximity to this path's every turn puts me much too close for objective appraisal, yet this position offers an auspicious vantage point from which to reflect on the implications of architecture in one's life. I now gather some observations, memories, and moments, all of which emerge through one biographical detail or another--an inevitable outcome when writing on such a personal work, a work that by its evolving nature is both my first and my most recent project."

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Carlos Jimenez: Buildings
Carlos; Hester, Paul; Rice University School of Architecture Chronicle Books; Jimenez
Manufacturer: Princeton Agricultural Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PS7TCO

Carlos Jimenez: Buildings (Architecture at Rice University)

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Beauty and more beauty

Carlos Jimenez: Buildings (Architecture at Rice University)
Paul Hester
Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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This is the first monograph published in the United States on Carlos Jimenez, whose work has been linked to the new wave of Spanish architects as well as to Latin American architects such as Luis Barrag‡n. Jimenez's buildings are known for their purity of form, use of bold color, and sophisticated ordering of spaces. His simple geometries allow light to define and animate his otherwise tranquil interiors.

This monograph presents eight of the architect's most stunning projects, including the headquarters for the Houston Fine Arts Press, the new Spencer Studio Art Building at Williams College in Massachusetts, the Central Administration Building of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and Jimenez's own house and studio complex.

Richly illustrated throughout with photographs, plans, and drawings, the book includes an introduction by Rafael Moneo, an essay by historian Stephen Fox, and a postscript by Lars Lerup, as well as complete project documentation.

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Beauty and more beauty.......2000-01-27

I'm a classical musician and, of course, love beauty. I don't understand anything of Arquitecture but I admire it. I believe that Carlos Jimenez is one of the most perssonal, creative, simple and richely complex artists that I know (unfortunately not in person). And that book reflexed this things, if we can see.

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In Her Hands: Craftswomen Changing the World: A Book of Postcards (Postcard Books)

Manufacturer: Pomegranate Europe Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764917552
Release Date: 2001-08-01

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From the Publisher.......2005-11-13

"Using traditional craft methods (sometimes passed from mother to daughter, sometimes lost and reacquired), impoverished women the world over are improving the quality of their families' lives. To get clothing, food, and an education for their children, they create superb objects--baskets, garments and other textiles, pottery--that draw on tradition to enhance the future.

"This book of postcards features thirty glowing images of art helping to overcome adversity.

"Pomegranate's books of postcards contain thirty top-quality reproductions bound together in a handy, artful collection. Easy to remove and produced on heavy card stock, these stunning postcards are a delight to the sender and receiver. Note: postcards are oversized and may require additional postage. ISBN: 0-7649-1755-2; size: 4 3/4 x 6 7/8"."--© Pomegranate

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-- This user-friendly guide provides digital camcorder users with tips and tricks, and practical advice, for getting the most out of their digital video projects, and shows them how to have fun doing it.

--Including a full-color insert, this book explains how to use a digital video camera, offers advice on planning and executing a movie, provides software overviews, discusses editing philosophy and techniques, and guides users through a video production. --The CD includes trial versions of Video Studio and Video Wave.

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A well balanced book between concept and technical info.......2002-01-18

It is great book - simple enough to provide a good overview of making videos and detailed enough to help you understand the required technologies. It really is an excellent book and I highly recommend it to new video makers. I also use the book after I go "shopping" for equipment or software to see how it fits with the concepts put forward in the book. It has been a real help in making me a more thoughtful buyer as well as a better video maker. The book covers how to take good video shots, the equipment necessary to interface with your computer, and the software to edit your movies. All the information you need to get a quick start is in this book.

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The book principally addresses climate change and describes the remedial strategies for developing countries based on the 'Clean Development Mechanism' of the 'Kyoto Protocol'. It provides a very comprehensive account of the array of proposals and economic instruments devised by the international community - including the Joint Implementation and Emissions Trading initiatives of the Protocol - to abate global warming. The effects of other major atmospheric, land and water pollutants from industries and domestic sources are also covered.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Global Business Aspects (Hardcover).......2007-09-29

by Michael See (Author)

Hardcover: 300 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (August 9, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3540678891
ISBN-13: 978-3540678892
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
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EPA's scenarios for future greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. (Environmental Protection Agency): An article from: The Energy Journal

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EPA's scenarios for future greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. (Environmental Protection Agency): An article from: The Energy Journal
Daniel A. Lashof
Manufacturer: International Association for Energy Economics
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from The Energy Journal, published by International Association for Energy Economics on January 1, 1991. The length of the article is 5876 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: EPA's scenarios for future greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. (Environmental Protection Agency)
Author: Daniel A. Lashof
Publication: The Energy Journal (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 1991
Publisher: International Association for Energy Economics
Volume: v12 Issue: n1 Page: p125(22)

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Global anthropogenic methane and nitrous oxide emissions.: An article from: The Energy Journal

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Global anthropogenic methane and nitrous oxide emissions.: An article from: The Energy Journal
Elizabeth A. Scheehle , and Dina Kruger
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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This digital document is an article from The Energy Journal, published by Thomson Gale on November 22, 2006. The length of the article is 4548 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: Global anthropogenic methane and nitrous oxide emissions.
Author: Elizabeth A. Scheehle
Publication: The Energy Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 22, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: 33(12)

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading and Project-Based Mechanisms

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading and Project-Based Mechanisms
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development , GLOBAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT , and OECD GLOBAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOP
Manufacturer: Organization for Economic Cooperation & Devel
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Binding: Paperback

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Reconciling global warming and increasing energy demand.(finding energy solutions to combat greenhouse gas emissions): An article from: Journal of Business Administration and Policy Analysis

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Reconciling global warming and increasing energy demand.(finding energy solutions to combat greenhouse gas emissions): An article from: Journal of Business Administration and Policy Analysis
Burton Richter
Manufacturer: Journal of Business Administration
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Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B0009GPGT0
Release Date: 2005-08-01

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Business Administration and Policy Analysis, published by Journal of Business Administration on January 1, 2002. The length of the article is 5638 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: Reconciling global warming and increasing energy demand.(finding energy solutions to combat greenhouse gas emissions)
Author: Burton Richter
Publication: Journal of Business Administration and Policy Analysis (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2002
Publisher: Journal of Business Administration
Volume: 30-31 Page: 101(24)

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The onset of globalization and the aging of populations have encouraged efforts to privatize the funding of retirement, putting at risk public pensions in many countries and giving pension and insurance funds great financial power. Private funds enjoy vital public subsidy, in the shape of major tax breaks, yet typically fail to give their policyholders a say, or subscribe to wider social objectives. Banking on Death traces the history of pension provision across the advanced capitalist world. It concludes that tax concessions should be confined to those funds which adhere to socially committed and sustainable investment programs, preferably on a not-for-profit basis. Blackburn offers a lucid survey of the debates on the future of social security in the United States and the struggles over pension provision in Britain , France and Germany. At once radical and realistic his analysis shows how gray capitalism could be transformed in pursuit of progressive goals.

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Pension Study.......2006-11-10

A comprehensive review of pensions and retirement programs in England and the United States. The author covers the political climates that have influenced the nature of pensions

immaculately researched.......2004-11-04

This is an immaculately researched book on the history, theory, and politics of pensions, private and public. It will be an important reference point for many years; the 'old-age crisis' is not likely to recede in importance. The book presents recent debates about Social Security fairly, and with sophistication. It describes the operation of 'gray capital' which arises from what economists call information asymmetries between owners and managers of capital. Readers will find stimulating its proposal for the socialisation of pension funds using a share levy as a source of finance. The writing is somewhat terse and dry, but always to the point

Robin Blackburn: Banking on Death or Investing in Life: The History and Future of Pensions.(Book Review): An article from: Capital & Class

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Robin Blackburn: Banking on Death or Investing in Life: The History and Future of Pensions.(Book Review): An article from: Capital & Class
Mahmood Messkoub
Manufacturer: Conference of Socialist Economists
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000ALU7P2
Release Date: 2005-07-25

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This digital document is an article from Capital & Class, published by Conference of Socialist Economists on June 22, 2005. The length of the article is 2391 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: Robin Blackburn: Banking on Death or Investing in Life: The History and Future of Pensions.(Book Review)
Author: Mahmood Messkoub
Publication: Capital & Class (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2005
Publisher: Conference of Socialist Economists
Issue: 86 Page: 165(6)

Article Type: Book Review

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"When Dr. Sears can't help, the lilaguide can."-San Francisco Magazine

"A great resource that's long overdue."-SF Weekly

"The definitive owner's manual for families with babies and toddlers."-San Francisco Downtown Magazine

Like they say, everything changes when you have a baby. That's why the lilaguide has become the essential item on every new parent's checklist.

Most parents wish their baby came with some sort of user-friendly handbook. Luckily, babies come with a lot of excellent word-of-mouth advice from other parents and friends. In fact, we found that nearly every parent out there has a great piece of child-rearing advice, like which baby store is the most helpful, or which restaurant tolerates strained carrots on the floor. Someone, we thought, should write this stuff down. And that's how, please pardon the pun, the lilaguide was born. Our guides are literally written by parents for parents, through thousands of volunteer surveys. It's what happens when someone writes down all the parental wisdom, organizes it, calculates it and presents it in an easy-to-use format.

Apparently a lot of other new parents appreciate the inside scoop provided by the lilaguide, because our little green-striped books are quickly becoming a staple item in diaper bags across the country. You'll find us in bookstores, toy stores, gift stores and maternity wards. Not to mention at a whole lot of baby showers. We're rapidly expanding into major metro markets throughout the country, making the lilaguide the only national guide of its kind.

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As the first published daily account of the Trans-Mississippi war in Arkansas and Mississippi by a Confederate medical officer, this diary, now in paperback for the first time, offers a unique perspective and is a most valuable primary sourcebook. William McPheeters recorded details about the struggle to keep men alive, not only from battlefield wounds but also from exposure, sickness, disease, and malnutrition. It also provides intimate looks at Confederate civilians and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the army's high command west of the river.

From almost the moment of his departure for the war, the doctor kept a diary. It was a pocket-size notebook which he made by folding sheets of pale blue writing paper in half and in which he wrote in miniature with his steel pen. The journal appears in this book in its complete and original form, exactly as the doctor first wrote it.

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A long way from Virginia.......2003-03-10

St. Louis physician and Southern sympathizer, Dr. McPheeters' experience with Federal arrest and banishment, plus his day-by-day account of life in camp and with the local populace, gives an excellent picture of the impact of the Civil War in the Western Theater. You'll also gain knowledge of medical treatment, Confederate Trans-Mississippi politics, and military excursions by General Stirling Price.

I Acted from Principle: the Civil War Diary of Dr. William M. McPheeters, Confederate Surgeon in the Trans-Mississippi.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History

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I Acted from Principle: the Civil War Diary of Dr. William M. McPheeters, Confederate Surgeon in the Trans-Mississippi.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History
Margaret Humphreys
Manufacturer: Southern Historical Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Southern History, published by Southern Historical Association on February 1, 2004. The length of the article is 533 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: I Acted from Principle: the Civil War Diary of Dr. William M. McPheeters, Confederate Surgeon in the Trans-Mississippi.(Book Review)
Author: Margaret Humphreys
Publication: Journal of Southern History (Refereed)
Date: February 1, 2004
Publisher: Southern Historical Association
Volume: 70 Issue: 1 Page: 175(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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The culmination of more than a decade of work, this is the most complete manual available on the large family of insectivorous passerines, the Old World warblers Sylviidae, native to Israel and other Mediterranean countries.

The authors include detailed information on the phylogeny, distribution, ecology, appearance, and behavior of Sylvia warblers. They draw on tremendous experience and expertise to sort out the complex plumage variations of these notoriously stealthy birds, noting coloration changes by distribution, age, and sex. Attention is also given to the wide variation in song among Sylvia. The volume contains an incredible amount of original data, compiled from field studies and meticulous museum research. Importantly, the authors use a novel approach to systematics, resulting in the proposal of four new species splits. One of Europe's finest bird illustrators contributed the beautiful color plates, and a respected pioneer in field bird photography spent countless hours in desert conditions to obtain the 546 remarkable color photographs of these furtive warblers.

No other book has provided such an abundance of detail for one genus of birds, nor the quality and number of illustrations showing individual and geographic variation. All this, combined with DNA information on systematic relationships, makes this book unique among modern identification guides. It is that rare guide that constitutes both a major contribution to ornithology and an excellent reference for birders. It marks a new stage in ornithological literature and will set the standard for future works.

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Sylvia Warblers by Hadoram Shirihai.......2006-06-30

This a great book which I highly recommend for any birder who needs a text book to be used as a reference after spending an exciting day in the field. It is beautifully illustrated, reads easily and is a wealth of information which makes the understanding, identification and differentiation of the warblers native to Israel and other Mediterranean countries easy and exciting. It is not a field guide but a reference book which each time I have consulted has clarified for me quickly and logically problems found in the field. I consider myself lucky to be the owner of this magnificent monograph which obviously has been written and illustrated by talented experts who enjoy their work and sharing their knowledge with others.

The British warblers: An account of the genus Sylvia, illustrated by six beautifully coloured figures, taken from living specimens in the author's collection ... as good health as any common birds whatever

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The British warblers: An account of the genus Sylvia, illustrated by six beautifully coloured figures, taken from living specimens in the author's collection ... as good health as any common birds whatever
Robert Sweet
Manufacturer: Published for the author by W. Simpkin and R. Marshall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B000862810

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