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Polari has been the secret language of gay men and women through the twentieth century. But more than a language, Polari is an attitude. From the prisons and music halls of Edwardian England to Kenneth Williams, American Gls in London and the Sisters of...

Exalting Jesus in John is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than...

As museums have taken on more complex roles in their communities and the number of museum stakeholders has increased to include a greater array of people, effective museum planning is more important than ever. The Manual of Museum Planning has become the definitive text...

Edited volume of reflections on museum philosophy for the 21st century from an international group of contributors.Author: Hugh H. GenowaysISBN-10: 0759107548ISBN-13: 9780759107540Publisher: Altamira PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/08/2006Pages: 310Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 8.92h x 6.12w x 0.77d

The key to victory in World War II lay in wresting control of the skies from the Nazis. America's most courageous pilots hurled their underrated P-47 Thunderbolts time and again against the Luftwaffe's over-whelming power, and won. This is the true story of one...

A new method for the practical identification and recognition of trees -- and an important supplement to existing botanical methods.The book is in two parts: Pictorial Keys and Master Pages. The Keys are designed for easy visual comparison of details which look alike, narrowing...

From Simon & Schuster, The American Book of the Dead is Oliver Trager's definitive Grateful Dead encyclopedia and all the information you need to know about the Grateful Dead in one place. The American Book of the Dead is the definitive encyclopedic guidebook to...

Without Rule of Law is an instruction guide for those who prepare. Written by Joe Nobody, author of the bestselling HOLDING YOUR GROUND series of books, this work addresses four skills that may be necessary to survive if a breakdown of society or government...

This second volume in the series Business Arabic is intended for high-intermediate and advanced learners. It contains seven units that cover a wide variety of authentic materials, including commercial advertisements, business correspondence, banking documents and transactions, economic reports, contracts, and agreements. The cultural notes...

How Not to Write is a wickedly witty book about grammar, usage, and style. William Safire, the author of the New York Times Magazine column "On Language," homes in on the "essential misrules of grammar," those mistakes that call attention to the major rules...

Books for self-instruction are constantly being sought. In this book mathematics, from algebra through calculus, has been treated in such a manner as to be clear to anyone. Men who wish to study a part of mathematics which they have not hitherto had, engineers...

Treatment Improvement Protocol 63 - For Healthcare and Addiction Professionals, Policymakers, Patients, and Families - This TIP reviews three Food and Drug Administration-approved medications for opioid use disorder treatment-methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine-and the other strategies and services needed to support people in recovery.Author: Department...

An illuminating guide to finding one's most powerful writing tool, Finding Your Writer's Voice helps writers learn to hear the voices that are uniquely their own. Mixing creative inspiration with practical advice about craft, the book includes chapters on: Accessing raw voiceListening to voices...

Covering Western art from the ancient Greeks to the present day, this best-selling and authoritative dictionary is more wide-ranging than any comparable reference work. It contains over 2,500 clear and concise entries on styles and movements, materials and techniques, and museums and galleries. It...

This volume is a lucid and entertaining guide to the poet's craft, and an invaluable introduction to practical criticism for students. Chapters on each element of poetry offer a wide-ranging general account and end by looking at different poems, to build up sustained analytical...

The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory is a major new reference work in ethical theory consisting of commissioned essays by leading moral philosophers. Ethical theories have always been of central importance to philosophy, and remain so; ethical theory is one of the most active...

Most writing is done under pressure. An executive has to produce a three-page position paper by tomorrow at nine. A department head suddenly has to write a one-page action memo by noon. A graduate student has a twenty-page research paper due in a week....

The easy-to-use, commonsense approach to rules for group leadership, with over a million copies sold! A unique, simplified, commonsense approach to rules for effective group leadership. This practical manual: - Is based on Robert's "Rules of Order," neither changing nor superseding standard procedure. -...

This unique guide to communicating in Italian will help you to find out more about Italian culture and to practice your spoken Italian with a free downloadable audio file Collins Easy Learning Italian Conversation is an ideal tool for learners of Italian at all...

Need help with the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus? The iPhone 7 introduced many new features, which redefined the iPhone. This guide will introduce you to these new features, as well as the rest of the iPhone 7 and iOS 10. The Guide...

Original 2006 Publication. This field manual/Marine Corps warfighting publication establishes doctrine (fundamental principles) for mili- tary operations in a counterinsurgency (COIN) environment. It is based on lessons learned from previous coun- terinsurgencies and contemporary operations. It is also based on existing interim doctrine and...

The Training of a Forester is a classic silviculture text by Gifford Pinchot At one time or another, the largest question before every young man is, "What shall I do with my life?" Among the possible openings, which best suits his ambition, his tastes,...

Need help with the iPhone 6S? Are you new to the iPhone? The Guide to iPhone 6S for Seniors is a book written specifically for those who have difficulty using electronics, such as phones, personal computers, and tablet computers. iPhone 6S is the newest...

This print version contains additional content and larger maps and photographs than the popular First Edition: Written for the small, private landowner, LandBook covers a multitude of the specific needs and concerns of land ownership including: -The mechanics of buying and selling land-Tax sales-Road-building...

In the course of the fourth century, millions of bronze coins were struck in the Roman Empire: an area extending from modern Britain to Egypt. The iconography present in these modest remnants of a distant past provides a fascinating insight into the realities, hopes...

Taste in dress is the sure guarantee of the lady. Nor is it mere money that makes a tasteful dress. It is principally a knowledge of the fashions, and how to adapt them to your style.Peterson's Magazine, November 1875The art of the mantua-maker was...

Worker centers are becoming an important element in labor and community organizing and the struggle for fair pay and decent working conditions for low-wage workers, especially immigrants. There are currently more than two hundred worker centers in the country, and more start every month....

This book is a simplified explanation of what the aviation industry is all about. It deals by chapters with different sectors of the industry and explains the functions of the particular sector. The book can serve as an introduction to aviation for students taking...

The Unofficial Audacity Tutorial and Step-By-Step Guide This book shows you how to use Audacity to create and edit high-quality audio. It covers everything you need to know... -Why You Need This Audacity Manual- This Audacity guide carefully walks you through how to use...

For Stirling engines to enjoy widespread application and acceptance, not only must the fundamental operation of such engines be widely understood, but the requisite analytic tools for the stimulation, design, evaluation and optimization of Stirling engine hardware must be readily available. The purpose of...

In Poker: The Real Deal and Phil Gordon's Little Green Book, Phil Gordon -- a world-class player and teacher -- shared the strategies, tips, and expertise he's gleaned during his phenomenally successful career. Now, he shows players how to apply those theories to actual...

Author: Richard W. WilloughbyISBN-10: 1466262699ISBN-13: 9781466262690Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2011Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.99w x 0.24d

A little of Spanish on your part and a little of English on your housekeeper's part may end up as a big disaster. "I told her to put away the papers that my daughter left on the breakfast table and she threw them away,"...

Bringing back the great taste of comfort food is what the author has done in this gluten free dairy free cookbook. You will step back in time remembering all of those comfort foods you crave and deserve to have once again. Janet Wheelock Balsbaugh...

The name of this book really says it all; it is the ULTIMATE book for anyone that is thinking about purchasing or a Dachshund Hound. The author is not only a dog owner, but also a breeder who showed and raised champions for over...

Bartending is a great career path. You can work in resorts, casinos, cruise ships, tropical islands and many other fun and exotic places. You can go just about anywhere in the world and find a job working as a bartender and make good money....

2019 Update: Revised in February, 2019 to reflect the merger between CreateSpace and Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).2014 Update: Expanded and updated in March, 2014 to include 35% more content. An additional 66 pages cover e-book design, page numbering and header issues for paperbacks, a...

Your Expert Guide to Writing and Publishing a Novel In this revised and expanded edition of Your First Novel, novelist Laura Whitcomb, seasoned literary agent Ann Rittenberg, and her knowledgeable assistant, Camille Goldin, team up to provide you with the essential skills needed to...

Develop a voice that captures readers' attention All writers bring a unique set of skills to their work: One author might write outstanding characters, while another might dazzle with dialogue. You don't have to master every aspect of the craft in order to succeed,...

Can you catch mistakes in your own writing? Can you identify and correct common writing errors? Would you like to become an effective proofreader for personal growth or profit? Before you write a book, launch a business or start a side-hustle, you must learn...

The eighty-five Federalist articles were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay; three Founding Fathers who together sought to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution. This definitive edition includes all 85 articles, and the text of the Constitution for ease...

Locke's two groundbreaking treatises regarding sound methods of governance are united in this complete edition. At the time these treatises were written, English politics had undergone decades of upheaval in the wake of the English Civil War. When Dutch monarch William of Orange ascended...

IMPORTANT: Both Volume One & Volume Two are required for the complete BOOK of DEW. Over 42 years of research into the surname DEW, and spelling variations, in the United States. Started in 1975, this research attempts to document the relationships among all the...

IMPORTANT: Both Volume One & Volume Two are required for the complete BOOK of DEW. Over 42 years of research into the surname DEW, and spelling variations, in the United States. Started in 1975, this research attempts to document the relationships among all the...

The Military Institutions of the Romans (De Re Militari - "Concerning Military Matters") is a treatise by the late Latin writer Flavius Renatus about Roman warfare and military principles as a presentation of methods and practices in use during the height of Rome's power....

Rifleman the world over have seen articles about Hawk Cartridges, Z-Hat Custom Inc., and Fred Zeglin. Fred has gathered years of pressure testing and shooting into a manual format that makes it easy for any reloader to form and fire Hawk Cartridge. Many years...

NOW BACK IN PRINT Demeter's Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure, by George Demeter, is a parliamentary authority manual. Similar to Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, Demeter's Manual notes, "Without rules, there would be injustice and confusion. Hence, it is as necessary to...

In this timely volume, the authors systematically analyze postmodern theory to evaluate its relevance for critical social theory and radical politics today. Best and Kellner provide: * An introduction and critique of the work of Foucault, Deleuze and Guattari, Baudrillard, Lyotard, Laclau and Mouffe,...

Some of the world's greatest literature is devoted to expressing the joys and sorrows humans experience as they grow old. New opportunities and challenges appear: retirement, a special closeness with the family, failing health, the recognition of personal mortality, prejudice against the elderly, and...

Sandra Nelson focuses on the essential steps to draft a results-driven, strategic planning process that libraries can complete over the course of four months, regardless of organisational structure or size.Author: Sandra S. NelsonISBN-10: 0838935737ISBN-13: 9780838935736Publisher: ALA EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.59lbsSize: 10.92h x...