Emerging Threats to Energy Security and Stability: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Emerging Threats to Energy Security and Stability, ... Science Series C: Environmental Security)

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With the global economy set to be largely dependent on oil and gas for the next twenty to thirty years, and global terrorism more prevalent and more focused on economic targets, the threat to energy sources and supply is real and increasing.

"Emerging Threats to Energy Security and Stability" is a compendium of papers from the 2004 NATO Workshop at Windsor Castle organized by the Windsor Energy Group and MEC International. The workshop was co-directed by Sir David Gore Booth, former UK Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Middle East Director - Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and Dr. Evgeny Velikhov, President, the Russian Research Center, Kurchatov Institute.

Representatives from 20 countries participated in the workshop; including experts and policy makers from key governments, international organizations and the private sector. The papers examine strengths and vulnerabilities of global energy infrastructure, assessing emerging threats to energy security, and developing recommendations for energy security strategies to counter the threats posed by supply imbalance, regional instability and terrorism.

Aimed at those involved in infrastructure security as well as the Energy Sector, the publication also includes background papers on the World Energy Market, covering such issues as the Geo-Political Future of the Gulf, China and OPEC, and regional briefings on Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Central Asia and the Caspian Basin.

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"Nathan Newman has written a fascinating history of the Silicon Valley that chronicles the federal government's leading role in creating, and then privatizing, the Internet. Net Loss not only dispels the myth that the Internet emerged full-blown as a result of entrepreneurial risk in a competitive marketplace, but also explains in depth how forces of globalization have undermined regional economies in California while reshaping social and political life in local communities. This groundbreaking book is a must read for anyone concerned with the power of global corporations and the future of democratic governance."—Scott Bowman, California State University, Los Angeles

"Net Loss is the perfect antidote for the confusion generated by the years of hype and the recent disillusionment surrounding the Internet economy. Nathan Newman offers a cogent and original analysis of what the Internet has really meant to the regional economy of the Silicon Valley as well as to other regions. Anyone in search of fresh ideas carefully grounded in a rich base of research will find this book just what they have been looking for."—Peter Evans, University of California, Berkeley

How has the Internet been changing our lives, and how did these changes come about? Nathan Newman seeks the answers to these questions by studying the emergence of the Internet economy in Silicon Valley and the transformation of power relations it has brought about in our new information age. Net Loss is his effort to understand why technological innovation and growth have been accompanied by increasing economic inequality and a sense of political powerlessness among large sectors of the population.

Newman first tells the story of the federal government's crucial role in the early development of the Internet, with the promotion of open computer standards and collaborative business practices that became the driving force of the Silicon Valley model. He then examines the complex dynamic of the process whereby regional economies have been changing as business alliances built around industries like the Internet replace the broader public investments that fueled regional growth in the past. A radical restructuring of once regionally focused industries like banking, electric utilities, and telephone companies is under way, with changes in federal regulation helping to undermine regional planning and the power of local community actors. The rise of global Internet commerce itself contributes to weakening the tax base of local governments, even as these governments increasingly use networked technology to market themselves and their citizens to global business, usually at the expense of all but their most elite residents. More optimistically, Newman sees an emerging countertrend of global use of the Internet by grassroots organizations, such as those in the antiglobalization movements, that may help to transcend this local powerlessness.

Customer Reviews:

Startling cogent analysis.......2003-09-04

What fun this was to read! It's so refreshing to read something that looks at the actual facts, crunches the data, and tells me the way it is, the way it should be, and how to fix it-- in clear language! Newman's argument is flawless, and I couldn't put it down. Read this to learn how little fish can team up to eat big fish.

Challenges conventional wisdom.......2003-08-30

After having the lights go out in the Northeast, it's worth reading a book that predicted the problems coming from deregulating "networked" industries. More broadly, it challenges the conventional wisdom on the Internet-- from making clear how much the tech boom was based on government regulation and spending as well as why it was the withdrawal of government that helped lead to the Silicon Valley bust in the last 90s.

Highly recommended.

It's good for you and it tastes good too!.......2003-08-24

This author has somehow taken topics that, despite their importance, ordinarily would make my eyes glaze over with boredom and has through pithy writing and an abiliy to interpret complicated matters for the lay person acually managed to make them into a fun book to read. I highly recomend this book especially if it is not the type you would typically read.

Myth about a 'myth'.......2003-04-21

I don't know anyone who believes that anyone other than the government, through DARPA originated the Internet ... so why the book?

Net Loss Internet Prophets, Private Profits, and the Costs to Community

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Net Loss Internet Prophets, Private Profits, and the Costs to Community
Nathan Newman
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Developed in conjunction with Accelrys Ltd, Metabolic Pathways of Agrochemicals on CD-ROM is ideal for use alongside the two original print volumes. Fully cross-referenced to both volumes and easy to use, the CD-ROM offers exact, substructure and similarity searching for parent, metabolite and entire transformation, and is indexed with original citations, test systems and a variety of keywords for generic searching. Windows compatible - Access 97 or 2000 required. Part 1: Herbicides and Plant Growth Regulators Part 2: Insecticides and Fungicides

Metabolic Pathways of Agrochemicals, Set

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Metabolic Pathways of Agrochemicals, Set

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Wonderfully illustrative and informative

Quick and Perfect

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A Photographic Atlas for the Botany Laboratory
Kent M. Van De Graaff , Samuel R. Rushforth , and John L. Crawley
Manufacturer: Morton Pub Co
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ASIN: 0895826143

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Wonderfully illustrative and informative.......2007-05-01

This book has been a great help to me for Botany, especially Botany labs. It has pictures on the micro- and macroscopic levels of plants with captions that label and describe function. A great book to have because it increases course comprehension.

Quick and Perfect.......2005-10-13

I would just like to say that the delievery on this item was wonderful, everything was prompt, and it was in perfect condition.

thanx so much.......1999-04-27

i have a dumb teacher that is making me do a leaf project and this helpe

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Photo Atlas for Botany
James W. Perry , and David Morton
Manufacturer: Brooks Cole
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ASIN: 0534529380

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Written by James Perry and David Morton, the full-color atlas includes photos of botanical specimens, utilizing light, transmission, and electron microscopy. It also contains macro photography of whole specimens, microscope parts and techniques, and biological tests commonly used in the laboratory.

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Love it!.......2007-05-13

I'm a Biology Professor. I bring this altas to class when I teach plants and the students love it. It has great colored pictures, lots of labeling and an excellent reference when they look at slides.

Plant Drug Analysis: A Thin Layer Chromatography Photo Atlas

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Plant Drug Analysis
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help need

Plant Drug Analysis: A Thin Layer Chromatography Photo Atlas
Hildebert Wagner , S. Bladt , and E.M. Zgainski
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Binding: Hardcover

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This second edition of Plant Drug Analysis includes more than 200 updated color photographs of superb quality demonstrating chromatograms of all relevant standard drugs. The atlas will be a useful reference for analyzing plant drugs, identifying unknown drugs or monitoring the purity or constituents of a given drug.
All drugs presented meet the standard of the official pharmacopoeia and originate from well-defined botanical sources. With this guide the technique of thin layer chromatography can be easily used without previous pharmacognostic training. Only commercially available equipment and reagents are needed, the sources as well as all practical details are given.

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Useful.......2007-07-30

I found this book very useful for the professionals involved in the extraction of raw materials from natural sources. Since you have the opportunity to browse the index, you can check first if the book contains information about the specific compound or subject that you are looking for. The book is very well illustrated.

Plant Drug Analysis.......2004-07-16

About this atlas

This second edition of Plant Drug Analysis includes more than 200 updated color photographs of superb quality demonstrating chromatograms of all relevant standard drugs. The atlas will be a useful reference for analyzing plant drugs, identifying unknown drugs or monitoring the purity or constituents of a given drug. All drugs presented meet the standard of the official pharmacopoeia and originate from well-defined botanical sources. With this guide the technique of thin layer chromatography can be easily used without previous pharmacognostic training. Only commercially available equipment and reagents are needed, the sources as well as all practical details are given.

Written for:

Researchers, Analytical Pharmacists, Pharmaceutical Companies

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Alkaloide

Alkaloids

Balsams

Coumarin

Drogenanalyse

Drug

Ginkgo bilboba

Ginkgo biloba

Glycoside drugs

Pflanzeninhaltsstoffe

Terpene

Terpenes

Comments on H Wagner's book "Plant Drug Analysis:.................2001-08-20

I used to have a copy of the book until I lended to someone. It was an excelent refference for quality control of medicinal plants an for preparing monographs. The presentation of the coloured T.L.C. traces is impressing, the information can be trusted and it is clearly and concisely presented.

help need.......2000-01-25

I want to check a method in that book. That method is very helpful to do my experiment.In our library, this book was borrowed our. But I want to know this method in a hurry. So I am eager to read this book.

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Denali Wildlife, An Introduction to the wildlife of Denali National Park & Denali State Park, is a must-have reference guide for beginners and experts alike. This guide provides a simplified introduction to species that are familiar, widespread and/or unusual in Denali National Park & State Park. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

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Good reference, but don't expect to learn everything just from the book.

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Good Forms Reference

Excellent Text--What Do Some People Expect?

Excellent reference

The Tiger/Crane Form of Hung Gar Kung-Fu (Literary Links to the Orient)
Bucksam Kong
Manufacturer: Black Belt Communications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0897500873

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Devised by Shaolin monks, this form, one of the most beautifully effective elements in hung gar kung fu, combines the power of the tiger and the deceptive agility of the crane. Demonstrated by Bucksam Kong, co-author of Hung Gar Kung Fu: Chinese Art of Self-Defense and chief instructor of the Sil Lum Pai Gung Fu Association.

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Good reference, but don't expect to learn everything just from the book........2007-05-27

I never understand how people can expect to learn advanced martial art techniques from books alone. The rhythm, timing and transition are simply impossible to capture onto static media. That being said, this book is as well presented as the limitation of static media allows. It is particularly clear and easy to follow if you already know Tiger-Crane from other sources. Thus it is a great reference book to have. Master Kong is also very faithful to the definitive but ancient Lam Sai-Wing book on the same subject. There is little deviation from the Tiger-Crane form as it was practiced a hundred years ago. Therefore this book is able to help clarify for me some dubious recent changes in the Hung Gar system. Overall, a good buy for people interested in Tiger-Crane.

fun review.......2006-08-25

oh my goodness! when ok'tar gave up his right of charlin for maybo....I cried like a new born wampa rat that can't find it's powpow....

anyways...the book itself does have a huge selection of moves to learn and it describes them very well. It also has an explanation of the stances used for all of the moves. However, it did not contain anything in the way of basics for getting started. The book seems to come from the assumption that the reader already has experience with Tiger/Crane and that this is just like expanding your repertoire of moves. Some of the moves do look really sweet though!

Good Forms Reference.......2006-03-01

This books contains detailed step-by-step explainations of the forms, and their applications. I really liked the two man sets showing applicatation. I don't think any book can teach you a martial art alone, but if you already know one or you are using this in conjunction with a live class, this is an excellent reference. No matter what style you practice this book has techniques that can be applied along with what you already know. A good technical book.

Excellent Text--What Do Some People Expect?.......2006-02-03

This is a great book that goes into the detail that was expected of martial art books of the time. Apparently, some people expect to learn a form from a book--what ridiculousness! How can anyone learn the complexities of a form from a book? That is not how the system has been transmitted in the past, nor should it be that way in the future. It does what it serves to do: act as a reference. The real deal takes place with a live teacher. The photos are pretty good with nice documentation of the form. Anyone who wants to see how this can really work is still able to train with this man.

Excellent reference.......2005-12-19

I studied Hung Gar with one of Bucksam's Top students for a couple of years. This is a great reference book. Very well put together, illustrated and written. You won't find a better book on this classic form.

THE TIGER/CRANE FORM of Hung Gar Kung-Fu

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THE TIGER/CRANE FORM of Hung Gar Kung-Fu
Bucksam Kong
Manufacturer: Ohara
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ASIN: B000OCOX52

The Tiger/Crane Form of Hung Gar Kung-Fu with Video

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The Tiger/Crane Form of Hung Gar Kung-Fu with Video
Good but see comments below
Buck Sam Kong Rawx
Great book for an introduction and for self-defense
Tiger/Crane form of Hung Gar Kung-Fu with Video

The Tiger/Crane Form of Hung Gar Kung-Fu with Video
Bucksam Kong
Manufacturer: Black Belt Magazine Video
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The Tiger/Crane Form of Hung Gar Kung-Fu with Video.......2005-07-22

Only for those who want to learn the complete Hung Gar's Tiger/Crane Form and its application. The Video sadly is not of the Tiger/Crane Form, but, a brief introductory of the Hung Gar Five animals Form and its application.

Good but see comments below.......2005-04-20

First, a word of warning. The video doesn't present the form, it is simply video number 3 from Kong's Hung Gar series presenting somemore of the basic techiques.

However, the book on the form is good and was a groundbreaking effort at the time, as it was the first ever to appear in English documenting the form. It should be noted that this version of the form is from the Lam Sai Wing lineage, which means it has been modified somewhat from the original form as created by Wong Fei Hung. I practice the Wong version, and prefer that as it is the unchanged version, but have no problem with those who practice this version.

The Tiger/Crane form of Hung Gar kung-fu is one of the great forms, both technically and historically. It is said that the applications of this one long form (it is about 150 moves long) are almost infinite and that one really doesn't need anymore than this to be able to defend oneself. It is also quite common for many students to stop with just the first empty-handed form, Gung Gi Fuk Fu Kuen, which is well over 200 moves, as just learning that is a significant achievement, and never even get to the tiger/crane form.

The tiger/crane set has become synonymous with Hung Gar, and Hung Gar is sometimes called the tiger/crane style. This is only partially correct however, as the Hung Gar system developed into a five animal system after that and the five shapes form, which is even more advanced and complex, is actually more representative of the style at this point, since it contains all the 5 animals techniques. However, the tiger/crane form does represent and symbolize the ying/yang aspect of Hung Gar with the addition of the White Crane techniques to the original Tiger Claw kung fu. However, no one knows who created the 5 shapes form, although it was undoubtably some unknown but brilliant practitioner.

Many authorities consider Hung Gar, of all the extant styles, to be the one closest to the original Shaolin Temple boxing (and depending on which authority you consult, the total number of kung-fu styles ranges from 300 to 1000). While we may never know for sure which style is the most authentic or the closest to the original style, this form is certainly an important contribution to the art. Hung Gar was also the style practiced by most of the boxers who helped overthrow the Ching Manchurian dynasty, so it even has political significance in addition to its importance as a fighting art, and also means Hung Gar was battle tested and found to work in the past.

Despite the controversy surrounding Kong about some comments he made about Wong Fei Hong vs. Lam Sai Wing, I believe Kong is still a top exponent of this style of kung-fu, and he presents the form with very clear photo sequences. Another plus is he includes photos showing the practical self-defense applications of the more important sections and sequences. Of course, one can't learn kung fu from a book, but as there are several masters putting out videos on the forms, such as Masters David Lee and Yee, a video is the next best thing to a real instructor, and I know a number of people who are undergoing this sort of "distance learning," supplemented with hands-on training at the home school.

So overall, an excellent book and the only one on the subject, and even if you're not a kung-fu practitioner, an interesting addition to your martial-arts library.

Buck Sam Kong Rawx.......2004-03-03

Ok, I've studied under one of Sifu Kong's students, Sifu Ed Lane in Bellingham Washington, studying Hung Gar and Choy Li Fut. This book is very helpful, although it is a different form than the beginning form you learn. Buck Sam Kong is the president of the American Sui Lum Pai (Shao-lin) federation and is a very respected Sifu in the world.
The video I know nothing about. You all should write Amazon and tell them to change their advertising of the book instead of posting angry remarks here. One is fine to warn us! Thank you by the way, I almost bought this book again for the video :)

-Walter

Great book for an introduction and for self-defense.......2002-08-07

This book is great or terrible depending on what you are looking for. If you have never studied hung gar before, then this book is for you. The forms are clearly explained and after every form there is a short explanation, with pictures, of how this form is used in "everyday" combat. The forms are kept very simple and straight-forward. If you are looking for inexpensive self-defense against people with little or no training, this is a great book.

However.

If you are a student of hung gar kung fu looking to benefit from the insights of a master of the style, then this book is not for you. It is kept very simplistic throughout. If you have a teacher in hung gar already, then this book wont bring much to the table.

Tiger/Crane form of Hung Gar Kung-Fu with Video.......2001-09-21

Carefull! The video does not match the book! Both items are good learning tools but it is very hard to learn a form from pictures alone. If they were both about the form it would have been a better match.

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Conversational Farsi

Great for improving pronunciation

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Conversational Farsi (Persian): Learn to Speak and Understand Farsi (Persian) with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur)
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Farsi (Persian): Learn to Speak and Understand Farsi (Persian) with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur Audio Language Programs)

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This Conversational program contains 8 hours of interactive audio-only instruction, effective language learning with real-life spoken practice sessions.

HEAR IT, LEARN IT, SPEAK IT

What is the Pimsleur® difference?

The Pimsleur Method provides the most effective language-learning program ever developed. The Pimsleur Method gives you quick command of Farsi (Persian) structure without tedious drills. Learning to speak Farsi (Persian) can actually be enjoyable and rewarding.

The key reason most people struggle with new languages is that they aren't given proper instruction, only bits and pieces of a language. Other language programs sell only these pieces -- dictionaries; grammar books and instructions; lists of hundreds or thousands words and definitions; audios containing useless drills. They leave it to you to assemble these pieces as you try to speak. Pimsleur enables you to spend your time learning to speak the language rather than just studying its parts.

When you were learning English, could you speak before you knew how to conjugate verbs? Of course you could. That learning process is what Pimsleur replicates. Pimsleur presents the whole language as one integrated piece so you can succeed.

With Pimsleur you get:

Grammar and vocabulary taught together in everyday conversation,

Interactive audio-only instruction that teaches spoken language organically,

The flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere,

30-minute lessons designed to optimize the amount of language you can learn in one sitting.

Millions of people have used Pimsleur to gain real conversational skills in new languages quickly and easily, wherever and whenever -- without textbooks, written exercises, or drills.

Conversational Farsi (Persian) includes the 10 lessons from Pimsleur's Basic Farsi (Persian) plus an additional 6 lessons.

The 16 lessons in Conversational Farsi (Persian) are the same first 16 lessons in the Pimsleur Comprehensive Farsi (Persian) Level 1.

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Persian.......2007-10-18

This is the product you want if you need to speak a little Farsi. If you want to speak like a native, buy the full course. Highly recommended

Conversational Farsi.......2007-09-10

Clearly meets expectations. I suggest playing the CDs over and over again, twenty minutes or so at a time--distributed sessions. The Farsi words will simply sink in without effort. The best thing about this CD is the very clear pronunciation. It's done very slowly and clearly, and then the Farsi speakers speed up for many more tries at normal speech level. It's basic, but good.

Great for improving pronunciation.......2007-08-07

I'm sure you can learn to speak a language using only this method. Reading and writing are another matter and this course has to be regarded as a very good complement to other methods that include writing, reading and grammar. However, 32 lessons for more than 200 dollars......Pimsleur should consider that maybe it would sell a lot more selling 16 lessons-packs priced like this one. Anyway, if you live in the U.S. (I don't) you have a 150 USD rebate if you buy the 32 lessons.

The Best! .......2007-06-28

This is the best Farsi learning tool I have ever used! After 30 minutes I could say so much! I am half Persian, so I have heard Farsi my whole life but never learned. I shocked everyone when I started speaking Farsi. This really helps you with the accent too. The only thing I would say may be negative about it is that the Farsi that you are learing is the "formal" way of saying everything. This isnt bad; however, when you talk to your friends in a formal tone they may laugh (and think you are cute). But it is appropriate when talking to people older than you, or those that you respect.

Great Product.......2007-06-13

Anyone wanting to learn conversational Farsi should definitely buy this product. I really like it!

Conversational Farsi (Persian) : Learn to Speak and Understand Farsi (Persian) with Pimsleur Language Programs (Conversational) (Audiofy Digital Audiobook Chips)

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Manufacturer: Audiofy / Simon & Schuster
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Pimsleur has been a recognized name in language training for decades, and updated Audiofy audiobook chip editions pack the eight cassettes or CDs of an introductory Pimsleur Conversational course onto a tiny memory card that's affordable, durable and portable. Each Audiofy audiobook chip, hardly larger than a stamp, holds an unabridged Conversational course with eight hours of digital audio, and saves the last listening position automatically (unlike CDs). Created for adult learners, this Pimsleur Conversational Farsi (Persian) edition offers 16 half-hour lessons, providing "meet and greet" language skills to enrich upcoming travel, begin adjusting as a new arrival, or surprise and bond a bit more closely with foreign-born relatives and acquaintances. Lessons emphasize good pronunciation and courteous interaction with native speakers. In addition, original purchasers of this title qualify for a $50 rebate toward the expanded 30-lesson Comprehensive Level I edition purchased directly from Audiofy. Note: Purchase of the Conversational edition alone does not qualify for any rebate. This Audiofy audiobook chip edition can be played on Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh desktop computers or laptops (Microsoft Windows XP/2000/Me/98, or Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and above) using an SD memory card slot or adapter, like those for digital cameras. Audiobook chips also move seamlessly to most Palm OS and Pocket PC handheld PDAs with SD expansion slots, as well as Treo and Windows Mobile "smartphones" (Palm OS 5.2 or Windows Mobile 2002 and above). Audiofy audiobook chips offer "no look" audio navigation, ideal for anyone hindered by the small displays on some devices. Since university linguist Dr. Paul Pimsleur designed courses that are almost entirely audio-based, they are suitable for traveling, commuting or exercising. With Audiofy audiobook chips, this proven technique is now more convenient than ever.

Conversational Dari: An introductory course in the Farsi (-Persian) of Afghanistan

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Eugene H Glassman
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Conversational Dari: An introductory course in the Farsi (Persian) of Afghanistan

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Conversational Dari;: An introductory course in Dari (-Farsi-Persian) as spoken in Afghanistan,

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Eugene H Glassman
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Conversational English for Persian (Farsi) Speakers (Instant Conversation)

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Conversational Kabuli Dari;: An introductory course in Dari (-Farsi - Persian) as spoken in Kabul, Afghanistan,

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Eugene H Glassman
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In this lovely book, one of the foremost art historians in the world traces how cast shadows have been depicted in Western art through the centuries. E.H. Gombrich discusses the way shadows were represented by seventeenth-century artists and then describes how Romantic, Impressionist, and Surrealist artists exploited the device of the cast shadow to enhance the illusion of realism or drama in their representations.

Shadows, the Depiction of Cast Shadows in Western Art

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E. H. Gombrich
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