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Fair Use and Free Inquiry: Copyright Law and the New Media, Second Edition (Communication and Information Science)
John Shelton Lawerence , and Bernard Timberg Manufacturer: Ablex Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0893914843 |
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This volume provides thorough coverage of some troublesome and seldom clarified issues that affect scholars who deal with nonprint media. When is it legitimate in teaching or publishing to "quote" a visual image from television, film or printed graphics? To quote the lines from a musical lyric? Why has the long tradition of fair use for printed material, which sanctions quoting without permission, been so slow in its extension to other media? How can scholars and publishers prudently behave in an area where media corporations are uncooperative or belligerent in dealing with requests to document arguments through the inclusion of copyrighted materials? This book offers a forum where scholars, lawyers, archivists, and federal administrators of copyright law express informed viewpoints about these issues.
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Indigenous Intellectual Property Rights: Legal Obstacles and Innovative Solutions (Contemporary Native American Communities)
Mary Riley Manufacturer: AltaMira Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0759104867 |
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The expert contributors from around the globe provide unique case studies to guide indigenous communities and their partners in protecting their intellectual property. Addressing the poor fit between western regimes of intellectual property rights and the requirements for safeguarding indigenous cultural resources, the authors describe positive efforts at protecting indigenous knowledge. It is an important resource for advocates for indigenous and human rights and legal scholars.
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Contemporary Property Rights Issues (Property Rights in American History: From the Colonial Era to the Present)
James W Ely Jr. Manufacturer: Routledge ProductGroup: Book Binding: Library Binding ASIN: 0815326874 |
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A multidisciplinary overview
This new series gathers a broad selection of the best scholarly literature dealing with property rights in American constitutional history. The initial three volumes deal with the historical aspects of property ownership, many of which are relevant to contemporary developments. Another volume is devoted to the contract clause, which was the heart of a great deal of constitutional litigation. Two volumes deal directly and at length with current issues, such as regulatory takings. The authors come from a variety of disciplines, including history, law, and political science, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to the debate, and providing an excellent background for understanding contemporary issues.
A versatile classroom and student research resource
Because it gathers so many important articles from law reviews, academic journals, and books, including classic essays by prominent 19th-century authorities, this collection is a valuable resource for law schools. But its thorough exploration of a vital issue that has been the concern of legislators, courts, and citizens since the founding of the republic also makes it useful in American History classes. Professors will appreciate the collection because it gives them access to a concentration of material for classroom use and it's a user-friendly way to introduce students to a variety of opinions and, diversity of sources that can get them started on doing their own research. Students will appreciate the many articles as a veritable gold mine of information.
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Surviving a Layoff or Downsizing: Soft Landing, Smooth Re-Entry
Harry Dahlstrom Manufacturer: Dahlstrom & Company, Incorporated ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0940712806 |
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The Fertile Triangle: The Interrelationship of Air, Water, and Nutrients in Maximizing Soil Productivity
Benjamin Wolf Manufacturer: Haworth Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1560228784 |
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The critical growing information provided in The Fertile Triangle: The Interrelationship of Air, Water, and Nutrients in Maximizing Soil Productivity will allow you to reap the benefits of a successful crop. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the three major components (air, water, and nutrients) that determine crop yields, helping you become a better grower and/or advisor. Dr. Benjamin Wolf has made a valuable contribution to growers and students alike with this comprehensive book written as a result of 50 years of experience consulting growers of numerous crops. You will discover many farm practices and other media (such as soil preparation, use of machinery, and correction of pH and salt levels) that affect the three growing components. Specifically, you will gain vital information about: -how to modify soils to maximize growing potential-soilless approaches that still provide maximum air, water, and nutrients-how air, water, and soil affect crop production-balances necessary for maximum growth-various farm practices and how they affect crop growth. Soil fertility and crop production students, farmers, farm managers, consultants, extension personnel, and those who sell various agricultural chemicals used in soil supplements can profit from The Fertile Triangle's complete coverage of air, water, and nutrients in the production of crops and how these items are interrelated. Your new understanding of their importance, their close relationships, and how they are affected by various farm practices will allow you to utilize soil inputs to your full advantage with minimal harmful effects on crops, soils, or the environment.
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The X in Sex: How the X Chromosome Controls Our Lives
David Bainbridge Manufacturer: Harvard University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0674016211 |
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A tiny scrap of genetic information determines our sex; it also consigns many of us to a life of disease, directs or disrupts the everyday working of our bodies, and forces women to live as genetic chimeras. The culprit--so necessary and yet the source of such upheaval--is the X chromosome, and this is its story. An enlightening and entertaining tour of the cultural and natural history of this intriguing member of the genome, The X in Sex traces the journey toward our current understanding of the nature of X. From its chance discovery in the nineteenth century to the promise and implications of ongoing research, David Bainbridge shows how the X evolved and where it and its counterpart Y are going, how it helps assign developing human babies their sex--and maybe even their sexuality--and how it affects our lives in infinitely complex and subtle ways. X offers cures for disease, challenges our cultural, ethical, and scientific assumptions about maleness and femaleness, and has even reshaped our views of human evolution and human nature.
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"The glories of the X chromosome at a cracking pace!".......2006-05-22
A few interesting tidbits at the end of the book...........2004-10-09
Interesting and entertaining.......2003-11-15
Overall, this is a good, entertaining layman read. It is not an overview on the biology of the X chromosome. Rather,a good afternoon read for one's infotainment.
Already out of date..........2003-06-19
The Strange Tale of The X Chromosome.......2003-06-15
It is the male Y chromosome, and specifically the "Sry" gene on that chromosome, that actively sets out to make any cell blob containing it to turn into a male. But the Y chromosome is really just a dried up fossil of a gene that serves no other purpose than determining sex. It is the X that has many functions.
The book answers many questions. Why are diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and hemophilia mostly limited to males? Why are male identical twins really identical, while female identical twins are not totally identical? Why are approximately 50% of female body cell X chromosomes different from the other 50% while in a male the cells are all alike? Why are women the main sufferers from autoimmune diseases? What happens when a woman is born with only one sex chromosome, a single X? Why is it that color blindness affects mostly men, and why is color blindness almost inevitably red-green, and almost never blue-yellow?
We also learn that many other mammals live and reproduce perfectly well with no Y chromosomes. Armadillos generally give birth to identical quadruplets. And on and on goes Mr. Bainbridge with the facts about the unusual X chromosome that is an astounding two inches long yet is able to intricately fold itself to fit into every tiny body cell.
This is a very accessible book that should educate and, indeed, entertain anyone who picks it up.
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Mammalian Anatomy: The Cat
Aurora M. Sebastiani , and Dale W. Fishbeck Manufacturer: Morton Pub Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Loose Leaf Similar Items:
ASIN: 0895826836 |
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Fast delivery. Book in great condition!.......2007-09-27
Studies made easy.......2007-03-11
Good.......2005-03-02
A Must For Bio Majors.......2000-10-27
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Functional mammalian neuroanatomy,: With emphasis on dog and cat, including an atlas of dog central nervous system
Thomas W Jenkins Manufacturer: Lea & Febiger ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0812103548 |
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Davison's Mammalian Anatomy - with special reference to the cat
Editor Frank A. Stromsten Manufacturer: The Blakiston Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000IW7IKA |
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Functional Mammalian Anatomy (With Special REference to the Cat)
Manufacturer: D. Van Nostrand Co., Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000H0WUWO |
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Functional Mammalian Anatomy (With Special Reference to the Cat)
william taylor Manufacturer: D. Van Nostrand Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0442084498 |
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Mammalian Anatomy With Special Reference to the Cat
Alvin, Davidson Manufacturer: P. Blakiston's Son & Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000M1L8JE |
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Mammalian Anatomy with Special Reference to The Cat
Ph. D. Alvin Davison Manufacturer: P. Blakiston's Son & Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000O0E44E |
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With 115 illustrations most of which were made by W. Gl Reese.
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Mammalian Anatomy with Special Reference to The Cat
Alvin Davison Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 143260984X |
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1917. Third Edition, Revised by Frank A. Stromsten. With 115 Illustrations, most of which were made by W.H. Reese, A.M., from the Author's dissections. From the Introduction: Since this book is designed for the use not only of students who have pursued the study of biology for some time, but also for those making their first actual acquaintance with the subject, it may be well to call attention to the fact that any animal or plant may be considered from several different standpoints.
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Mammalian Anatomy with Special Reference to the Cat
Manufacturer: The Blakiston Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000HWTSSG |
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Mammalian Anatomy with Special Reference to the Cat, Fourth Edit
Alvin Davison; Revisions Frank A. Stromste Manufacturer: P. BLAKISTONS SON AND CO. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000WSS0IE |
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Mountain Biking Colorado, 2nd: An Atlas of Colorado's Greatest Off-Road Bicycle Rides
Stephen Hlawaty Manufacturer: Falcon ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0762712252 |
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The Complete Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores and Garden Centers
Steve Ettlinger Manufacturer: Courage Bks. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0762414936 Release Date: 2003-04-01 |
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How many types of screwdrivers are there? What's the most useful pair of pliers to own? Here's a comprehensive, portable reference containing virtually every tool and product sold in hardware and garden supply stores (except plants!). It's an essential manual and guidebook for any aspiring do-it-yourselfer undertaking a home repair or garden project. The straightforward design makes it easy to find information quickly. Detailed line drawings and diagrams help identify the tool or material, and show how it's used. Includes practical tips on usage, cost, and other considerations. An incomparable resource for the homeowner!Customer Reviews:
Yes, there is a way to fix almost anything if you have the right tool!.......2006-03-18
Two books in 1 cover.......2003-12-29
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I would like to add a couple of comments to colobbfan's May 22, 2003, nice review of that section. In the introduction, the author specifies that this buying guide is meant to assist your average/traditional do-it-yourself, renovation or restoration projects. He states that in this book "[y]ou will not find heavy construction materials, or professional tools, or esoteric cabinetmaking tools, or hobby materials." He also says he purposely did not include automotive, boating, electronics, home security or house-wares even though those items may appear in some hardware stores. Appendix A, "Metals and Finishes", is a glossary of 20 terms related to describing metals from "blued" to "zinc-plated". Appendix B, "Basic Tools and Materials Every Homeowner Should Have", is divided into three parts: Hand Tools, Power Tools, and Materials. Stars (*) next to some items on the list denote absolute basics one should have. The starred items would make an excellent gift to college students moving to their first apartment or home. (Don't forget that us ladies need to be self-sufficient, also! Often then index (or lack thereof) makes or breaks a reference book. This one has an excellent, easy-to-read, well-organized index with numerous cross-references. Part of the _Hardware_ section's 37-page index is included in Amazon's "Browse Sample Pages" area, so go take a look at it. The typeface of the hardware section is easy to read and the format is suitable for quick browsing.
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I venture to say that despite the difference in page length, the _Garden Center_ section has just as much information as the _Hardware_ section - the difference lies in smaller type with less space between lines, and fewer illustrations (they aren't needed when you are talking about different types of fertilizers, pesticides, and mulches). The Table-of-Contents is separated into three areas (Supplies; Tools Equipment & Accessories; Appendixes) with detailed headings, subheadings, and sub-subheadings (see Amazon's sample pages - since that is available I won't talk much about the different types of garden center items included). The introduction of the _Garden Center_ section states you will not find "pet supplies or farming equipment or landscaping materials [in this section]... Regular home gardening, with a slight nod to decoration is the limit." While the title states that plants are not included in this guide, Appendix A is a 7-page "General Buying Guide for Bulbs, Seeds, Plants, Shrubs and Trees." The main area of the book is chock-full of general buying tips in broad categories as well as for specific products, use tips, and descriptions of specific products. Sometimes popular brand names are listed (not as endorsement but as an aid) and where applicable other terms that may be used to describe a specific item are included. The _Garden Center_ index has much smaller type than the Hardware Store index, so you may want a magnifying glass for it. Overall, I would say that that the format of the _Garden Center_ section is less suited to browsing and more suitable for reading full sections because it includes more discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of particular products.
The arrangement of both the _Hardware Stores_ section and the _Garden Centers_ section is to group the contents as they are usually grouped in those respective stores, which makes the guide very user-friendly. My one complaint is that thumb-tabs or coloration on the page edges would have been useful to distinguish the two indexes from the rest of the book (especially since the index to the _Hardware_ section is in the middle of the book). This book is one of the best gifts I have ever received, though I wish I had discovered it 10 years ago when I first moved out on my own. I expect it to be useful in all my new home repair and gardening projects and it has already earned a prime spot on my closest bookshelf.
Nothing is COMPLETE.......2003-05-23
Like his previous books, there is just enough detail of all the gadgets, tools, and other "stuff" that you find in (duh) Hardware and Garden Centers. He doesn't spend pages on a particular item, just a simple explanation and description of it's use. Like walking through a large home center's departments, the book is broken down into ELEVEN Parts:
Part I: Common Hand Tools
Part II: Power Tools
Part III: General Hardware
Part IV: General Materials
Part V: Paints, Stains, Finishes, Wall Coverings, and Related Products and Tools
Part VI: Wood and Wood Products
Part VII: Wall, Floor, and Ceiling Materials and Tools; Doors
Part VIII: Plumbing Hardware, Materials and Tools
Part IX: Electrical Products and Tools
Part X: Masonry Materials, Products and tools
Part XI: Safety Equipment
This format with the line drawings of the items remind me of the home medical books all American homes had during the 1950's & 1960's. This is a fun book to peruse through when you can't get to your home center and I can't compare it to any other book out to inform you on tools. It isn't COMPLETE though (and never could be with as quickly as items appear in home remodeling, etc.)
...Overall a fun purchase with lots of information in a familiar format.
John Row
Excellent place to start when you don't know what to ask for.......2000-08-18
No, it won't tell you how to build a deck. This book will, though, be thoroughly helpful in explaining everything that you'll use to do it.
didn't like it.......2000-02-08
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Artist's Color Manual: The Complete Guide to Working with Color
Simon Jennings Manufacturer: Chronicle Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 081184143X |
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Developed by the same team that created Artist's Manual and Art Class, both top-selling art reference books, Artist's Color Manual is the ultimate guide to color for visual artists. Whether they work in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, colored pencils, or inks, artists of all stripes will find information and ideas flowing from every profusely illustrated page. Renowned art instructor Simon Jennings begins with a basic introduction to color theory, the color wheel, and the art of mixing pigments. The heart of the Artist's Color Manual is a comprehensive guide to mixing and creating each color of the spectrum, from primaries to tricky neutrals, flesh tones, and metallics. Additional chapters focus on techniques, such as mixing media, that create color in both traditional and unexpected ways. Examples of work by accomplished artists and interviews with leading painters suggest creative ideas for color use. With expert instruction, detailed information, and inspiring visuals, Artist's Color Manual is especially helpful for those who are learning to paint, yet speaks with definitive authority to all artists looking to perfect their craft.Customer Reviews:
Much better than "Art Class" - a MUST for artists w/poor memory.......2007-09-15
AMAZING.......2004-05-22
INSPIRATION!.......2004-03-28
INSPIRATION!.......2004-03-28
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