Spanish Dictionary for Gilbertson/Lehman/Passalacqua/Ross' Century 21 Accounting, 8th

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For libraries without a human resource specialist, this text offers the necessary expertise. All the basics are covered, including hiring, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, and collective bargaining. Particularly valuable are discussions of employment-at-will and pay equity, and detailed information on employee turnover and the marginal employee. Each chapter concludes with a summary, and appendixes provide pertinent legislation.

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Modern industrial agriculture is in crisis. In our obsession with 'efficiency' and short-term profit, we are losing all real connection with the natural world. As a result, the dream of global abundance promised by the introduction of chemical fertilisers, pesticides and hybrid seeds is becoming a nightmare of health risks, degraded land and ailing communities. The way we produce our food is destructive and quite simply unsustainable.

From the Ground Up: Rethinking Industrial Agriculture sets the decline of agriculture within the broader context of industrialisation as a whole, and explores some of the fundamental principles which underlie the 'growth-at-any-cost' thinking of modern society. At the same time, it documents the growing public distrust of conventional agricultural practices, and highlights some of the most promising alternatives leading to more sane, environmentally healthy ways of producing food.

This book is a valuable reference for those concerned with the future of agriculture - in the industrialised countries as well as in the South, where agricultural development continues to be modelled on the industrial ideal.

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Comet nuclei are the most primitive bodies in the solar system. They have been created far away from the early Sun and their material properties have been altered the least since their formation. Thus, the composition and structure of comet nuclei provide the best information about the chemical and thermodynamic conditions in the nebula from which our solar system formed. In this volume, cometary experts review a broad spectrum of ideas and conclusions based on in situ measurement of Comet Halley and remote sensing observations of the recent bright Comets Hale-Bopp and Hyakutake. The chemical character of comet nuclei suggests many close similarities with the composition of interstellar clouds. It also suggests material mixing from the inner solar nebula and challenges the importance of the accretion shock in the outer nebula. The book is intended to serve as a guide for researchers and graduate students working in the field of planetology and solar system exploration. Several special indexes focus the reader's attention to detailed results and discussions. It concludes with recommendations for laboratory investigations and for advanced modeling of comets, the solar nebula, and the collapse of interstellar clouds.

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Grizzly Lessons is a survival guide to living in, or visiting, grizzly and wolf country. Fear, physical danger, financial hardship, and animosity between neighbors are contemporary challenges of the everyday Western experience.

Stories of grizzly attacks reveal the remarkable psychological resilience of survivors. Most have returned to the wilderness with increased respect for bears and their love of nature intact.

Grizzly Lessons avoids the polarizing rhetoric of the vitriolic wolf-bear debates. In contrast, Blanchard presents accounts of coexistence, from historical Native Americans to present-day ranchers, hunters, and other wilderness explorers. For those who are open to them, the ultimate lessons of humility, respect, and interdependence are offered through grizzly encounters.

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Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements for three different kayaks: 1) A simple solo craft for beginners, 2) A high-performance solo kayak for intermediate paddlers, and 3) A tandem design for two paddlers. With its easy-to-follow guidance and instructions, The Strip-Built Sea Kayak makes top-notch kayaks accessible to budget-minded paddlers.

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Very creative, possibly the best info out there........2007-10-11

Nick Shade is an artist, not a woodworker. He doesn't fret over minute details, or force you to make things perfect. But his designs are positively gorgeous. Since his book is a recent print, he covers many aspects of construction the older books do not cover, and many of the ideas are his own and are used professionally on the curent market. He does not cover everything, and if you want to find out the most recent developments as far as boatbuilding, you have to subscribe to the blogs online. (such as on Ted Moores' site). He is not as clear as Ted Moores in KayakCraft, but sometimes has more ideas. I suggest to buy both and visit all the websites.

Excellent book.......2007-09-17

This is a very good book. Schade's style is very easygoing and informative. A pleasure to read and learn from.

Why another review?.......2007-09-04

With all the rave reviews already stated, I add my own.

Mr. Schade will break your heart in the very introduction of the book; at this moment you will come to understand the true dedication of this author to his craft (and love for his wife). Then there is a descent into the inner secrets of this craft that he loves. As an accomplished gymnast, he will certainly make this kayak-building appear easy, almost too easy, and yet the details are in place to convince you that, yes, you can do it yourself.

You have to pinch yourself to bring yourself back to the reality that you will spend many hours building this kayak, that it will cost you quite a bit, and that the process is not as easy as it looks. Then stop pinching yourself and start planning; the reality is that you can do it!

There are a few gaps in the details that I had to think my way through, but none of these gaps are intentional. In fact, these opportunities are more exciting than aggravating.

This is not the only good resource available for learning the strip-building technique. I am already modifying Mr. Schade's designs to include elements provided elsewhere, as he would even encourage himself. On the other hand, this book is all you need to make a great kayak, and the information in this book is superior to anything that I have seen elsewhere.

I would recommend this book even to those who never plan on building a kayak if for no other reason than to appreciate this fine art of shipbuilding.

Never received the book.......2007-01-05

I got the book on paddle constructon but the strip-built sea kayak book never arrived. I had forgotten ordering it and wish to have it now. thanks

Packed With Info.......2006-08-07

This book is very good I must have read it 3-4 times the first month I had it and picked up tips each time. It is well written, easy to understand, as I have never built a boat before, still havn't but hope to this winter. Excellent intro to a project like this.

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Lisbon is Europe's Rio, vibrant and exciting with an amazing Latin spirit. Known for its wonderful atmosphere, run down backstreet nightlife and the achingly hip, Lisbon benefits from startlingly blue sky and almost constantly warm weather.

Gastronomically lauded for fantastic food, unbelievably fresh seafod and a diverse range of wines, Portuguese cuisine remains one of Europe's hidden secrets. Lisbon is a city of laid back charm where one can saunter the ancient streets or party through until dawn.

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Hedonist's Guide to Lisbon

Manufacturer: PORTFOLIO
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GSCO2I

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The best and the brightest -- startling stories, poetry, essays, reportage, and artwork from across America, care of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. YOU ARE HERE, THIS IS NOW II is the definitive anthology of young writers and artists.

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Where We Are, What We See
David Levithan
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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Dear Miss Lenski, come and see where we live and what we do: Please come and write about us (Lutheran Standard)

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Dear Miss Lenski, come and see where we live and what we do: Please come and write about us (Lutheran Standard)
Joanne Belk
Manufacturer: American Lutheran Church
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007HI940

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Challenging and contemporary, this collection of essays examines the processes which have transformed underdeveloped countries into full-blown consumer societies. Featuring contributors from These essays give the first detailed analysis of consumerism within East and South-East Asia and contain case studies from Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and Japan.

Consumption in Asia: Lifestyles and Identities

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Consumption in Asia: Lifestyles and Identities
Chua Beng Huat
Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MV29HY

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Do you want to become a volunteer but feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of organizations to choose from? Look no further than this revised edition of the bestselling book Make a Difference!

Complied and written by Arthur Blaustein, adjunct professor of social and urban policy at the University of California, Berkeley, and faculty advisor for its Americorps program, this guide offers valuable information for everyone inspired to give back to their communities. Make a Difference will help you find innumerable opportunities to put your expertise and talents to good use.

This revised and expanded guide includes more than 185 national, nonprofit organizations that use volunteers of all ages to make a difference where it counts. Make a Difference also lists 30 organizations that give up-to-date information on critical issues and policies. Whether you want to tutor a child or an adult, promote a cause you care about, or get hands-on experience at an organization's headquarters, Make a Difference will inspire you to get out there and make a difference in your community--and your life.

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Contribute Your Time & Expertise.......2005-12-22

Let's not wait for government or someone else to solve all the problems. Take action yourself.
There are so many ways one can improve their community. If your concern is crime, then join the neighborhood watch group. Perhaps you worry that the community's past is slipping away. Train as a docent for the local history museum.
If you don't know where to start, consult this directory for dozens of opportunities to make a difference.

Don't Waste Your Money - Buy Another Book.......2004-07-29

This book touts itself on the cover as being America's Guide to Volunteering and Community Service, but it comes across instead as being a scathing political commentary, spending way too much time bashing President Bush before it even gets into the guide portion of the book, which is a scant resource, at best.

If it stuck to being a comprehensive guide about volunteering and community service it might have actually lived up to its title. If I had only browsed through it in a bookstore before buying it online. Oh well. Live and learn. Very offensive to any republican volunteers, in my opinion. Tossing it in the trash right now.

A handy-dandy guide to getting involved.......2004-05-04

"Make a Difference" is an easy-to-read guide about volunteering with hundreds of community-based organizations. Blaustein does a fabulous job organizing the organizations by subject matter so readers can easily find opportunities that suit their interests. This book makes a fabulous gift for high schoolers, college students, and adults looking to make a difference.

It does make a difference.......2004-04-21

Make a Difference is a unique and important book. It's especially for young people and those retired or thinking about it; as well as those of us in between who can always find a few hours a month to help better our communities and public institutions. The young, in particular, need to learn about the responsibility of citizenship and the workings of democracy. If I were President I'd scrap the Star Wars anti-missile system (that scientists say won't work anyhow) and use the money to give out this book to every high school and college student in the country. And use the left-over to increase the salary of teachers who teach American history and Civics. That would be far more patiotic than wearing a flag in my lapel.

one-stop shopping for the seeking volunteer.......2004-04-20

An excellent comprehensive listing of national organizations whose doors are wide open and welcoming to compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in their communities. The book is sliced and diced by issue area, making it easy to navigate, and the contact information for each organization listed makes it easy to get moving. Dispersed throughout the book are personal accounts of the positive impact community service has on the community as well as the individual. Makes a great gift - for yourself or someone you love!

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International Fund Raising for Not-for-Profits

International Fund Raising for Not-for-Profits: A Country-by-Country Profile (The AFP/Wiley Fund Development Series)
Thomas Harris
Manufacturer: Wiley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 047124452X

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The only comprehensive reference work of its kind, this book provides complete coverage of everything that a fund raiser must know when preparing for an international fund-raising campaign. Offers an overview of a country's tax and regulatory system, an examination of its not-for-profit sector, what sources of funding are available, and what fund-raising methods are considered acceptable by the culture and the government.

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International Fund Raising for Not-for-Profits.......2000-03-29

An absolutely indispensable guide to the complexities of international philanthropy. Alumni relations, corporate contributions and international organization pros should have this tome on their desks before writing next year's strategic plan. Yes it is expensive! But, it should both save you money and potentially make an enormous impact upon your mission. Although it is a growing field, (in which I am a practitioner) international fundraising has very few seasoned professionals. Wiley should be congratulated in selecting the best person imaginable for this daunting work-in-progress.

I found the definitions to be of value (although I do not always agree with some of the nuances) and quality of contributors to be first-rate. Sure, there a some weaknesses. But, as this is to be the first of several editions, it is bound to grow in value with each printing.

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Profiles of 6,060 business and professional women's organizations and resources---provides women, government and businesses with a comprehensive resource that facilitates information sharing, networking and marketing.

Directory of International Corporate Giving in America and Abroad 1998 (Serial)

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Directory of International Corporate Giving in America and Abroad 1998 (Serial)
Taft Group
Manufacturer: Taft Group
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1569952647

Directory of International Economic Organizations

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Directory of International Economic Organizations
Hans-Albrecht Schraepler
Manufacturer: Georgetown University Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 087840645X

Directory of Non-Governmental Environment and Development Organisations in Oecd Member Countries: Environment and Development in the Third World

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Directory of Non-Governmental Environment and Development Organisations in Oecd Member Countries: Environment and Development in the Third World
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
Manufacturer: OECD
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Binding: Paperback

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Provides information on 649 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in OECD Member countries that focus on environment and development. Profiles of the NGOs describe their aims, education work, and actions in developing countries. Cross-referenced indexes provide access to information on who is doing what and where in this field.

Directory of Trade & Investment Related Organizations of Developing Countries & Areas in Asia & the Pacific

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Directory of Trade & Investment Related Organizations of Developing Countries & Areas in Asia & the Pacific
Economic & Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific
Manufacturer: United Nations Pubns
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Directory Of Trade And Investment Related Organizations

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Directory Of Trade And Investment Related Organizations

Manufacturer: Economic and Social Commission for Asia and P
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9211203511

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This directory provides information on over 300 organizations currently involved in trade and investment development in the Asia-Pacific region. The organizations are listed by country in alphabetical order and are categorized by the various business activities that they are involved in such as trade associations, exports, industrial promotions, and trade and investments. Their full contact details are indicated including full address, telephone, fax and e-mail address.

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good writing, interesting stories, but..........2007-05-21

How can you do a National Geographic book that covers multiple trips to Antarctica with no photographs and no maps? I also found Smith's condescending comments about the United States to be annoying. Yes, I can imagine the beaurocracy seemed pointless and tedious, but still. Not to acknowledge in the list of acknowledgments anything of value provided to him by the U.S. Antarticic Program seems petty. To read between the lines, I felt that Smith was saying that an Antarctica with no U.S. presence would be superior to any value that the U.S. has provided there.

Several trips in one book.......2006-08-04

Roff Smith writes in this book about more than one trip to Antarctica, and in each trip he moves around from base to base to explore the place. For this reason, the book feels a bit disjointed, but it is a great portrait of the place and the people who live and work there today and the support systems that help them from the outside. Smith is often funny, as well as awestruck. That seems to be the effect the place has on people.

Great book.......2006-06-24

I've been looking for a book on Antarctica as I will soon be going there in a research support capacity. I was anxious to get an account of "what it is really like" being down there. Smith's accounts of dealing with the US program were especially interesting to me. His writing is humerous, insightful and thoroughly enjoyable to read. After reading this book, I think I have a decent sense of what to expect (his description of the pre-trip paperwork has already proven to be dead-on).

For my purposes, this is by far the best book I've read on this subject.

Needs Pictures!.......2005-10-04

I've been fascinated with Antarctica since hearing Vaughan Williams' Sympony No. 7 "Antarctica." This is the first book about the area that I've read. I found it fascinating right from page one. The author wastes no time getting to the ship and the voyage, and does a tremendous job describing the landscape.

However, for a book about a personal journey to a place 99.9% of the readers will never visit, I found it downright stupid (sorry) that there are NO photographs of this foreign landscape! One of the very first scenes described by the author is how a group of penguins poked around his camera bag, so we know the author took many, many pictures...how about sharing a few of them?

That's my only complaint, and the reason for 4 instead of 5 stars.

Really enjoyable.......2005-09-30

Though I don't usually read non-fiction, I found this book to be really enjoyable. I did not know much about Antartica before reading Life on the Ice but before I knew it, I had learned a lot. I had to smile at his description of the penguins! This book is great for those hot summer days, it transports you to another world. For me, it took a few chapters to get into it but when I finished it, I shared it with my husband. He was able to get into it right away and loved it.

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