Farmers Age: Agriculture 1815-1860 (The Economic History of the United States)

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Vol. 3 of 9-vol. series

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A Farmer's Age: Agriculture 1815-1860

Manufacturer: HRW, New York
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ASIN: B000I9J7VQ

The Farmer's Age: Agriculture 1815-1860. Volume II: The Economic History of the United States

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The Farmer's Age: Agriculture 1815-1860. Volume II: The Economic History of the United States
Paul W. Gates
Manufacturer: Harper & Row, 1960
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000V5WUCA

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The last in the four-part role series on workplace learning and performance profession, this volume describes the different roles and responsibilities of managers and change leaders. It also includes a CD-Rom to be used a self-study tool.

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Although early observers found African agricultural systems traditional and conservative, in more recent years we have begun to understand their dynamic nature. Agricultural practices in Sukumaland have been recorded for over 100 years; this information can be used to test theories of agricultural development. Farming systems research has itself had some static tendencies. Here farming systems dynamics -including consideration of the land, labour, and capital intensity of a system - is advocated as giving a more adequate perspective. Labour productivity is seen as a key variable.

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In situ hybridization is a technique that allows for the visualization of specific DNA and RNA sequences in individual cells, and is an especially important method for studying nucleic acids in heterogeneous cell populations. in situ Hybridization in Electron Microscopy reviews the three main methods developed for the ultrastructural visualization of genes: ° hybridization on ultrathin sections of tissue embedded in hydrophilic resin (post-embedding method) ° hybridization prior to embedding (pre-embedding) ° hybridization on ultrathin sections of frozen tissue (frozen tissue method). For each technique, the different stages are described in detail: the preparation of tissue, pretreatment, hybridization, and visualization of the hybridization products. The book combines theory and practice, starting with the basic principles, then breaking down the experimental process into successive steps illustrated by numerous diagrams, detailed protocols, and tables. This is all done in a format that uses parallel columns to convey useful comments next to the theory and practical details alongside each stage of the protocol. Additionally, the summary tables provide the criteria for choosing the probe type and technique, and a detailed index aids in the search for information. in situ Hybridization In Electron Microscopy is an essential companion for applying these methods at the electron microscopic level.

Hybridization Techniques for Electron Microscopy

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Hybridization Techniques for Electron Microscopy
Gerard Morel
Manufacturer: CRC
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Binding: Hardcover

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Hybridization Techniques for Electron Microscopy examines the use of in situ hybridization techniques, including an overview of current perspectives and future developments. The book features in situ methods for fluorescence probes and confocal scanning microscopes. Three in situ hybridization methods for electron microscopes are analyzed: the non-embedded tissue method using ultrathin frozen sections, pre-embedded method, and post-embedded method using material embedded in hydrophilic resin. Positive and negative features are discussed, and clear instructions regarding implementation of techniques are provided. Particular aspects of the techniques are examined in detail, such as preparation of tissue, pretreatment, hybridization procedures, revelation (autoradiography and immunocytology) and checking procedures, in addition to the illustration, interpretation, and discussion of methods and results. The main applications described include virus detection, chromosomal gene mapping, detection of ribosomic nucleic acid, and detection of messenger RNA in animals and plants. Hybridization Techniques for Electron Microscopy is an excellent reference for cytologists, cell biologists, histochemists, cytochemists, molecular endocrinologists, and neuroendocrinologists.

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Because of developments in powerful computer technology, computational techniques, advances in a wide spectrum of diverse technologies, and other advances coupled with cross disciplinary pursuits between technology and its greatly significant applied implications in human body processes, the field of biomechanics is evolving as a broadly significant area. This Third Volume presents the advances in widely diverse areas with significant implications for human betterment that occur continuously at a high rate. These include dynamics of musculo-skeletal systems; mechanics of hard and soft tissues; mechanics of muscle; mechanics of bone remodeling; mechanics of implant-tissue interfaces; cardiovascular and respiratory biomechanics; mechanics of blood flow, air flow, flow-prosthesis interfaces; mechanics of impact; dynamics of man machine interaction; and numerous other areas. The great breadth and depth of the field of biomechanics on the international scene requires at least four volumes for adequate treatment. These four volumes constitute a well integrated set that can be utilized as individual volumes. They provide a substantively significant and rather comprehensive, in-depth treatment of biomechanic systems and techniques that is most surely unique on the international scene.

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Information.......2001-05-09

All of the ideas in the text are backed up with solid research and easy to understand equations, as well as text descriptions. The type and function of a joint, the funtions of the ligaments arount a joint, the functions of the muscles around a joint. Not only do the authors explain how each and every joint specifically works but also how the joints work together to do a specific movement along with which muscles are involved. This is a book for anybody interested in studying the musculoskeletal system in detail.

Information.......2001-05-09

Informative.......2001-05-09

This book gives a good and detailed explanation of the the human skeletal structure. All of the ideas in the text are backed up with solid research and easy to understand equations, as well as text descriptions. The type and function of a joint, the funtions of the ligaments arount a joint, the functions of the muscles around a joint. Not only do the authors explain how each and every joint specifically works but also how the joints work together to do a specific movement along with which muscles are involved. This is a book for anybody interested in studying the musculoskeletal system in detail.

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Would be better with video

Wild!

great for the old sports fan with stories galore

More entertaining than "We Interrupt This Broadcast..."

And The Crowd Goes Wild

And the Crowd Goes Wild: Relive the Most Celebrated Sporting Events Ever Broadcast (Book and 2 Audio CDs)
Joe Garner
Manufacturer: Sourcebooks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1570714606

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What baseball fan doesn't get goosebumps when hearing, "The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!" Who--hockey fan or not--doesn't feel a little bit giddy whenever they hear Al Michaels shout, "Do you believe in miracles? Yes!" Who doesn't grin when they hear Univision sportscaster Andres Cantor demonstrate his lung capacity by bellowing, "Gooooaaaal!" And who can forget "The Play" in the Cal vs. Stanford game when the Bears came back to win in the final seconds--bowling over a trombone player in the process? From an admittedly scratchy recording of Babe Ruth's memorable World Series home run in 1932 to the dramatic penalty shootout win in the 1999 Women's World Cup, And the Crowd Goes Wild captures history's greatest sports calls.

The two CDs accompanying this collection feature 47 original sports calls, including Franco Harris making the "Immaculate Reception," Secretariat winning the Triple Crown, Lou Gehrig saying goodbye, Buster Douglas upsetting Mike Tyson, and Mark McGwire beating Roger Maris's single-season home run record. The book sets up each event with capsule explanations, accompanied by stock photographs. Narrated by Bob Costas, And the Crowd Goes Wild will entertain any sports fan. --Sunny Delaney

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Fans Wept. The Crowd Cheered. The Announcers Went Wild. You Just Had To Be There. And You Can Be.

In words and images--and on two audio CDs narrated by award-winning sports journalist Bob Costas--And The Crowd Goes Wild brings to life the spine-tingling moments that brought us to our feet.

From bleachers to box seats to living room sofas, devoted fans and casual observers yearn for the thrill of last-minute heroics, underdog victories or the crowning moment of a champion's career.

And The Crowd Goes Wild recounts forty-seven of the most memorable moments in sports and spotlights the photographs that tell the stories. Accompanying the book, two digitally mastered CDs contain over two hours of audio, including the actual calls of the announcers who were just as excited, surprised and awestruck as the fans.

Their words--and the emotional charge in their voices--take you back to the heart-stopping thrill of the event, when an athlete triumphed...and the crowd went wild!

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Would be better with video.......2004-05-15

Obviously, some of the "Classic" events of the sporting world are stunning when heard. Before live television, this was all there was. Sportscasters knew how to broadcast with energy and adjectives to paint the picture. For modern events, sportscasters are so unprepared to radio broadcasts, the listener isn't "in the game." This book, though the selections are appropriate, would be better supplimented with a DVD of the sports highlights.

Wild!.......2003-08-03

No matter what sport you are interested in, this book will be something you will find interesting. This is a big glossy picture book that tells a brief history story of sports by looking at key moments in sports history in the last 100 years. There are critical moments that will live forever -- when Babe Ruth pointed his finger and called the shot for his homerun, when Lou Gehrig said goodbye forever to game he loved so much, when Secretariat won the third race to take the Triple Crown, when Nadia Comanedi nailed that perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics, all the way up to when Tiger Woods won the Masters and Mark McGwire passed the Maris home-run record, these are the times. With this book you not only get to read about them and see the pictures, but you get the sounds from the broadcasts, too, on two CDs that are part of this item. With narration by Bob Costas (anyone who watches sports will recognize him) you can relive the moments in sound, color, pictures and words, about as close as you can get to being there. This is a great book, a great gift for any sports fan, and if anyone ever had any doubt about sports being exciting, this book has the moments that will show just how exciting things can get!

great for the old sports fan with stories galore.......2000-12-04

Filled with tons of great stories from 1932 to 1999. Filled with your most favorite sports stories. It has 173 pages , not including the intro and foreword by Hank Aaron and the credits. Comes with 2 Audio Cd's, which say the same thing as the book. The audio cd is great background music for formal parties and much more. This is overall a great buy.

More entertaining than "We Interrupt This Broadcast...".......2000-02-23

I enjoyed this set more than the previous title for the mere fact that Bob Costas yaps for far less time than Bill Kurtis on most of the tracks. Costas is, for the most part, concise and sets up very well the moment about to be heard. Bill Kurtis tended to ramble on longer than the news clip on "We Interrupt This Broadcast..."

Overall, I really enjoyed these moments, especially as I am too young to remember over 3/4ths of them =), you can still get a tingle hearing the call on the Cal-Stanford game, Wilt's 100th point, etc.

And The Crowd Goes Wild.......2000-01-16

I loved the book. I have two comments though. Eric Heiden's Olympic accomplishments in skating should have been included instead of the Bobby Riggs/Billie Jean King PR stunt. Also on page 49 there is an incorrect photo of the Ice Bowl game between Green Bay and Dallas. The picture of Bart Starr throwing a pass is not from the famed frozen tundra game. If you look at the crowd in the background, no one is wearing -46 degree weather clothing. In fact there is even one guy in the front row with his coat open. This photo also looks like a night game; I believe the Ice Bowl was played during the day. Other than those two things the book was great.

And The Crowd Goes Wild. Relive The Most Celebrated Sporting Events Ever Broadcast.

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And The Crowd Goes Wild. Relive The Most Celebrated Sporting Events Ever Broadcast.
Joe Garner
Manufacturer: Sourcebooks, Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IXLXPK

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And the Crowd Goes Wild: Relive the Most Celebrated Sporting Events Ever Broadcast
Joe Garner
Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NXSNBW

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Nice introductory text

Swiftwater Rescue: A Manual for the Rescue Professional
Slim Ray
Manufacturer: Cfs Pr
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0964958503

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A comprehensive manual for swiftwater and flood rescue, aimed at rescue squads, firefighters, EMS personnel and administrators -- as well as anyone who might be faced with the possibility of a flood or swiftwater rescue. Topics include basic rescuer safety considerations, river hydrology, equipment, shore-based, boat-based, and in-water rescue techniques, medical considerations, rigging for river rescue, incident command, and swiftwater training. Densely illustrated with 235 line drawings and over 100 photographs, Swiftwater Rescue also covers advanced subjects like the use of helicopters and special situations like low-head dams and flood channel rescues.

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Nice introductory text.......2001-06-12

A good text for introducing what you need to understand before taking a course on swiftwater rescue. Combined with the guidance of experienced instructors, this book will be a good start to your water rescue career. As always, though, don't expect it to substitute for field work and safety sense...

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From the catwalk to the high-style boutique, the common perception of the fashion industry is glamour and indulgence. Yet there is more than meets the eye in the industry known as the rag trade.

In British Fashion Design, renowned cultural critic Anglea McRobbie explores the tensions between fashion as art form and the demand of a ruthlessly commercial industry. Using interviews and research conducted over numerous years, McRobbie follows the flow of art school fashion graduates into the industry and details their attempts to reconcile training with the practical demands of business. Examining the careers of British fashion designers, notably John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, McRobbie analyzes the impact of fashion media in promoting new talent and its potential for job creation.

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Hard Working.......2000-04-14

I never realised that entering fashion industry takes so much hard working, it's not as romantic as I imagined. Excellent book because author interviewed many young designers who works in this field, I enjoy it very much.

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