Cash Values: Money And The Erosion Of Meaning In Today's Society (New College Lectures)

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A Realistic Look at Capitalism.......2004-09-07

Craig Gay takes a look at modern capitalism from a Christian perspective in Cash Values. In three chapters, Gay presents the benefits of capitalism, it's unintended consequences to society, and some ideas for a Christian approach to the subject. While the book is not long on concrete suggestions, it is a thoughful interaction steering a middle course between rejection of the free market and uncritical acceptance.

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Entrepreneurial Survival Guide - Boost Your Business in Any.......2001-01-25

Bill Gibson's book would be great compliment to a book like the E-Myth Revisited. It gives entrepreneurs and executives street smart ideas and principles to survuve in tough and prosperous economic times.

The cover of the book deceives the reader and doesn't do the book justice - but once you crease the spine you'll keep it as a timeless reference guide.

This was the shot in the arm that I needed to get my business into gear - I give it a 4/5 because it's not quite as good as Bill's audio publications from Nightingale Conant, but definatley in my "must read" list for my coaching clients.

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Drylands, which cover over half of the world's area, have witnessed rapid development, exploitation and change with the discovery of mineral reserves, urbanization, and population growth. Environmental management is critical to the conservation and sustainable use of resources. Now available in paperback, this comprehensive book offers a systematic study of the physical nature of drylands and the history of human response to and uses of these harsh landscapes. Detailed case studies including urban as well as pastoral drylands from California to Soviet Central Asia, the Middle East, the Sahara, and Australia contrast different management approaches and problems.

Arid Lands Management: TOWARD ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY

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Arid Lands Management: TOWARD ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY
Thomas W Hoekstra , and Moshe Shachak
Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
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Conserving Biodiversity in Arid Regions: Best Practices in Developing Nations

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Conserving Biodiversity in Arid Regions: Best Practices in Developing Nations

Manufacturer: Kluwer Academic Publishers
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ASIN: 1402074832

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The overall goal of this book is to increase the size of and more widely disseminate the "portfolio" of research and other works aimed at protecting and sustainably utilizing biodiversity of global significance in arid and semiarid areas in developing nations. Specifically, the book focuses on best practices and lessons learnt for science, for public policy and management, for increasing the participation of local people in decision making, and for enhancing partnerships and capacity building between institutions. In part, the successful practices and programs described in this book are a follow up to the Earth Summit Conference and the ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Convention to Combat Desertification (CCD) and, hence, provide examples of understudied measures by Southern nations to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity.

Desertification: Environmental degradation in and around arid lands (Westview special studies in natural resources and energy management)

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Desertification: Environmental degradation in and around arid lands (Westview special studies in natural resources and energy management)

Manufacturer: Westview Press
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Development projects in the Sudan: An analysis of their reports with implications for research and training in arid land management

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Development projects in the Sudan: An analysis of their reports with implications for research and training in arid land management
Heinz-Ulrich Thimm
Manufacturer: United Nations University
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ASIN: 9280800426

Dryland Management: Economic Case Studies

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Dryland Management: Economic Case Studies

Manufacturer: Earthscan Pubns Ltd
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The Economics of Groundwater Management in Arid Countries: Theory, International Experience and a Case Study of Jordan (Gdi Book Series, No. 11)

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The Economics of Groundwater Management in Arid Countries: Theory, International Experience and a Case Study of Jordan (Gdi Book Series, No. 11)
Manue Schiffler
Manufacturer: Routledge
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Groundwater is being depleted on a large scale in many arid and semi-arid parts of the world. It is often said that this precious resource is being wasted at the expense of future generations. But should ground-water depletion be avoided at any price? Or is depletion desirable in certain circumstances? If there is to be a reduction in groundwater depletion, how can it be achieved? And how can limited water resources be allocated to their most valuable uses?
The author addresses these issues by undertaking an economic analysis, and considers the political and hydrological aspects of water management. Various methods of assessing the economic value of water are presented, a hydroeconomic model is developed to enable the economic value of groundwater stocks in differrent circumstances to be estimated, and a framework for the analysis of agricultural-urban water transfers is introduced. Eight types of groundwater management policy instruments are discussed on the basis of both theory and international experience.

Environmental Management and Development in Drylands (Natural Environment : Problems and Management)

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Environmental Management and Development in Drylands (Natural Environment : Problems and Management)
Peter Beaumont
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Hazards and Opportunities: Farming Livelihoods in Dryland Africa: Lessons from Zimbabwe

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Hazards and Opportunities: Farming Livelihoods in Dryland Africa: Lessons from Zimbabwe
Ian Scoones
Manufacturer: Zed Books
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Climatic variability, poor soils and increasing resource pressures are undermining people's ability to make a living in the drylands of Africa. Yet they continue to respond to these pressures by innovating and managing risks and uncertainties in creative ways. This book explores how such processes can be supported and the policies needed to ensure sustainable livelihoods in Africa's drylands.

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Platelets, Thrombosis and the Vessel Wall aims to highlight the key areas of platelet function in the regulation of haemostasis and thrombosis and covers areas such as platelet production, interaction of platelets with leucocytes, mechanisms of cross-talk between platelets, leukocytes, and endothelium. The two major clinical causes of thrombosis, anti-phospholipid antibodies and genetic predisposition, are also addressed.

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Platelets, Thrombosis and the Vessel Wall
Michael C. (Edt) Berndt
Manufacturer: CRC Pr I Llc 1/12/1999
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N5NHJI

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WOW! This has to be the best book on riding ever written!

It will change your approach to everything!

This is a really good book!

That Winning Feeling!: A New Approach to Riding Using Psychocybernetics
Jane Savoie
Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square Pub
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Simple Steps to Riding Success: Feel the Power of Positive Riding With Nlp Sports Psychology Techniques : Includes Exercises & Case Studies

ASIN: 0943955572

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WOW! This has to be the best book on riding ever written!.......1999-04-15

This book is a must have for every rider. Since riding the book I have gone from schooling shows to showing "A". This book has help me get over my fear of jumping, and of the show ring. Jane Savoie writes in a relaxed, and fun manner, so the book is a fairly quick read.

It will change your approach to everything!.......1998-06-14

The discussion of programing your mind and body for peak performance is wonderful. I perform better at shows because of Jane Savioe's possitive approach and have more fun in everyday training. Phenominal book by a wonderful woman.

This is a really good book!.......1997-04-26

This a really good book! It shows you how to make your goals become realitly- How to visulize things to calm yourself down, to relax during shows,how to reach your goals... and more- This is a book I got from my mom as right before a show and it helps a lot!- I don't get as nervous, I'm more confident...

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Tailwheel Flying

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A first-class guide to flying "conventional" a/c

The Compleat Taildragger Pilot

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The Compleat Taildragger Pilot
Harvey S. Plourde
Manufacturer: Harvey S. Plourde
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0963913700

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Tailwheel Flying.......2007-08-10

Excellent book for beginner tailwheel pilots and instructors. They are different animals....particularly on the ground! More discussion regarding the handling of the tailwheel aircraft on the ground (taking off and landing) would have helped. A must read for taildragger newbies.

Veyr Clear and well presented.......2004-04-08

I highly recommend this book to anyone thinking about getting checked out in a tailwheel. No book is gonna replace the practical of flying, but this will satisfy anyone interested in taildraggers or the purchase of one and to even help make an educated descision on buying one of tailwheel kits out there.

The chapter in the Appendix on p-factor alone was worth the price of the book. Everyone accepts this effect from studying and flying for private training, but this finally explains the 'why' and can be applied simply to any model of single engine airplane at that !

Great job Mr. Plourde !

A first-class guide to flying "conventional" a/c.......2000-08-13

I learned to fly in a Piper Cub, and my instructor suggested this book. It's a homespun gem, with lots of simple line drawings and advice to keep you and your plane from "heading for the bushes." Yes! It's tough to tame the taildragger. (On my first takeoff, from a private field, I went off into the high grass beside the mowed runway and came home with hay festooned from the flying wires. Not too subtle!) With special attention to the quirks of various taildraggers and the most complete discussion of "P-factor" you're ever likely to find. Highly recommended for the student pilot who finds himself in a taildragger, or to any licensed pilot who wants to complete his education by transitioning to a "conventional" landing-gear craft.

The Compleat Taildragger Pilot.......2000-01-17

Although the book is not long in length, it covers the basics as well as a chapter on "crosswind gear" and some words on specific model idiocyncrasies.

The book is written for a pilot who has a private pilot license in a nosewheel airplane. It has a typical syllabus for learning and covers basic three point landings, wheel landings and crosswind techniques. It also has a chapter on tailwheel center of gravity, moments and dynamics (for the nontechnical).

I am in the process of transitioning to a tailwheel and I found it helpful. My instructor thinks it is the best book out there.

Keep looking.......1999-08-19

I am transitioning to tailwheel aircraft, so I am devouring all relevant information. I thought I would love the book, but it was average at best. A real disappointment, especially considering the price.

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