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Archives, museums, and libraries are pivotal to the management and preservation of any society's heritage. Heritage assets should be systematically managed by putting in place proper policies, maintenance procedures, security and risks measures, and retrieval and preservation plans. The Handbook of Research on Heritage...

A guide for Ride share drivers on how to maximize their efforts and get a 5 star rating from almost every ride. A resource to make money from the sharing economy, includes tips, tricks, passenger scenarios and how to avoid deactivation, all encountered by...

A great GIMP guide for great GIMPing! GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free multi-platform photo manipulation tool. The GIMP is suitable for a variety of image manipulation tasks, including photo retouching, image composition, and image construction. It works on the following platforms:...

There are four several methods by which the various communities into which the human race is divided obtain their subsistence from the productions of the earth, each of which leads to its own peculiar system of social organization, distinct in its leading characteristics from...

Lee McCann's riveting book gives us a fascinating glimpse into the life of Michel Nostradamus. Part historical novel part academic examination of the accuracy of Nostradamus' prophecies. Both readable and enjoyable, just what the layman has been looking forAuthor: Lee McCannISBN-10: 151543771XISBN-13: 9781515437710Publisher: A...

A wonderful book for anyone interested in starting their own homestead or small farm. This book will show you how to be self reliant and build the things you'll need. There are more than 200 illustrations showing you how to make handy farm devices....

As the expansion and acceptance of yoga grows there is an increase in the number of 60+ practitioners. Expand your teaching repertoire and make yoga accessible to this ever growing demographic by learning how move off of the floor onto a chair This training...

Weed This Way Marijuana Juice, CBD Oil, Dry Herb, Hemp Oil & Wax Vaping with Electronic CigaretteDid you know that you can vape Hops to enjoy the Euphoria effect, or how about vaping lavender if you are suffering from insomnia?Electronic cigarette is a relatively...

"The Old Stone House and Other Stories" from Anna Katharine Green. American poet and novelist (1846-1935).Author: Anna Katharine GreenISBN-10: 1515255697ISBN-13: 9781515255697Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2015Pages: 92Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.19d

Allison Bateman never envisioned that she would be re-releasing the Bonnie & Clyde book, called Retribution. The past five years have brought a renewed interest in the 1934 Bonnie & Clyde ambush. In 2013, an old newspaper article surfaced and a copy of it...

" ...]Shakespeare with practical axioms and domestick wisdom. It was said of Euripides, that every verse was a precept and it may be said of Shakespeare, that from his works may be collected a system of civil and oeconomical prudence. Yet his real power...

This book contains information on writing entering the Urban Fiction genre as either a new or seasoned Author. Many times Authors have many questions on what's going on within the genre. Should you sign an ebook deal or not? What are the benefits? What...

Author: Charles HallISBN-10: 1514449757ISBN-13: 9781514449752Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2016Pages: 302Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d

Third Edition of an exhaustive research into the decorations and awards earned by Audie L. Murphy and Alvin C. York. Included with each profile is a Statement of Military Service, citations, and color pictures of all their decorations and awards-contains the recent award of...

The United States has provided benefits in varying degrees to those who have worn the uniform and suffered disabilities in service to the nation. In general, a veteran is entitled to compensation for disabilities incurred in or aggravated during active military, naval, or air...

FRIEDRICH WIECK, the author of the work a translation of which is here offered to the public, was during his long life a distinguished teacher of music. He died in the autumn of 1873. He was the father and teacher of the celebrated pianist,...

The objective of this Handbook is to establish the procedures, guidelines, and standards for the Department of the Interior (DOI) Aviation Fuel Quality Control Program. This should help assure the delivery of the correct type and grade of uncontaminated fuel into aircraft utilized for...

Prehispanic and early historic archaeological information for the Malpai Borderlands of southwest New Mexico and southeast Arizona is reviewed using data derived from field reconnaissance, discussion with relevant scholars, archival resources from varied agencies and institutions, and published literature. Previous regional research has focused...

Predicting the potential behavior and effects of wildland fire is an essential task in fire management. Mathematical surface fire behavior and fire effects models and prediction systems are driven in part by fuelbed inputs such as load, bulk density, fuel particle size, heat content,...

JOHN GODDARD'S TROUT-FISHING TECHNIQUES is the distillation of more than a half century of fly-fishing wisdom by a master. Goddard focuses on fly fishing for trout, and includes chapters on tackle; the trout's senses; casting to, hooking, and playing trout; where to find trout...

A perfect guide for writers, students, and historians Everyday Life Among the American Indians corrects decades of misinformation with insightful, accurate scholarship that belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in reading - or writing - the real story. Covering more than 500 tribes...

Levin shows beginning as well as experienced novelists what makes the juiciest conflicts, how to use point of view, and how to get to know the characters. Levin also divdes topics into "The Basics" and "The Finer Points", offering writers two levels of instruction.Author:...

The first single volume collection of classic Hindi folktales by translators William Crooke and Pandit Ram Gharib Chaube. In 1891, at a time when the study of India was primarily based on ancient texts, coins, and material remains, William Crooke dared to focus on...

The first compilation of the full first-edition texts of the classic fairy tale collections by Joseph Jacobs, with Jacobs' original prefaces and annotations. In these two classic collections, first published in 1890 and 1894, Joseph Jacobs combined folklore, children's literature, and the eclectic scholarship...

A thorough exploration of an individual's right to bodily autonomy versus the state's power to regulate and control the bodies of its citizens. The Human Body on Trial asks the basic question: Who's in charge of your body--you or the authorities? Four narrative chapters...

This authoritative reference work presents a full image of the Prince of Darkness as he appears throughout traditional theology, mythology, art and literature, and popular culture. This nonsensationalist encyclopedia examines contemporary images of the devil and sorts out the many different forms these images...

Authoritative, comprehensive reference incorporating the latest research on tales, literary and oral sources, and the broad-reaching cultural legacy of Norse mythology. The book describes the pagan origins of Scandinavia, the interaction between the Vikings and other Europeans, and the concept of time in Norse...

A guide to Hinduism through the ages, offering readers an accessible way of exploring its complex deities, mythological characters, and ideas. Handbook of Hindu Mythology offers a number of pathways by which to approach Hinduism's ever-changing gods and goddesses (e.g., Brahmâ, Vishnu, Siva), spiritual...

An A-Z encyclopedia covering the principal battles and campaigns, key military and political figures, and the political maneuvering during the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars. America's adventure into colonialism began with the destruction of the U.S. battleship Maine in 1898, presumably by a Spanish mine....

A publishing first, Nectar and Ambrosia presents an encyclopedic treatment of the magic properties and uses of food by mortals and immortals alike, from the pages of myth and legend. Now, for the first time, the magic properties and uses of food by both...

The Master Subject Index is a comprehensive, alphabetized index of topics contained in the New Testament. Each topic listed includes Scripture references from the entire New Testament series of The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible(R). Perfect for cross-referencing a subject across many New Testament...

Practical reasoning and clear thinking are essential for everyone if we are to make sense of the information we receive each day. Being able to quickly know the difference between valid and invalid arguments, the contradictory versus the contrary, vagueness and ambiguity, contradiction and...

How well do you know the Confederacy? Here are more than 4,000 questions and answers, covering not just military matters but also everyday life, politics, music and literature, nicknames, crime and punishments, monuments and memorials, food and drink, movies about the Confederacy, and every...

Sound like a connoisseur and get the most out of your cigars. For beginners and regular cigar smokers alike. Author: Barcharts IncISBN-10: 1572227877ISBN-13: 9781572227873Publisher: Quickstudy Reference GuidesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/25/2003Pages: 4Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 11.35h x 7.60w x 0.05d

Tool for breaking into yoga and establishing the base postures. Great for those wanting a jump start or for those wanting to sharpen their skills for this relaxing and stimulating mind and body exercise for healthy living. Author: Dayle GreenISBN-10: 1572227699ISBN-13: 9781572227699Publisher: Quickstudy Reference...

Guide to increasing the health and life of your "best friend." Author: Chris PinneyISBN-10: 1572227257ISBN-13: 9781572227255Publisher: Quickstudy Reference GuidesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/28/2003Pages: 6Format: OtherWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 11.35h x 8.60w x 0.05d

_" -Dr. Israel Tribble, Jr., President, Florida Education FundAuthor: Barry BeckhamISBN-10: 1568330790ISBN-13: 9781568330792Publisher: Madison BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/26/1996Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 8.99h x 5.90w x 0.54dReview Citation(s): Booklist 03/15/1997 pg. 1254

This book takes offers a new perspective on the Medal of Honor, examining the historical facts and figures of its recipients. Provided within is a top-level view of this group in its entirety, taking a new perspective, as it analyzes and summarizes the historical...

The bark canoes of the North American Indians, particularly those of birchbark, were among the most highly developed manually propelled primitive watercraft. They could be used to carry heavy loads in shallow streams but were light enough to be hauled long distances over land....

Watson was the father of behaviorism. His now-revered lectures on the subject defined behaviorism as a natural science that takes the whole field of human adjustment as its own. It is the business of behaviorist psychology to predict and control human activity. The field...

The first book of its kind, offerring an inside view of theatre today from the literary manager's point of view.Author: Mark BlyISBN-10: 1559361107ISBN-13: 9781559361101Publisher: Theatre Communications GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1995Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 9.01h x 6.01w x 0.68d

Spirit of the Nikkei Fleet is an intimate collection of stories of Japanese Canadians on the water, from the first Japanese immigrant's arrival in 1877 to the present day. The 130-year history of the Nikkei is full of drama, violence, epic struggles against injustice,...

There appears to be much needed a work on parliamentary law, based, in its general principles, upon the rules and practice of Congress, and adapted, in its details, to the use of ordinary societies. Such a work should give, not only the methods of...

Five-time Edgar winner and MWA Grand Master Lawrence Block wrote a monthly column for Writers Digest Magazine for fourteen years. The Liar's Bible consists of previously uncollected columns, chosen to illuminate the often dimly-lit path of the writer of fiction.Here's what one reviewer said...

ATP 2-01.3/MCRP 2-3A is a dual-designated Army and Marine Corps manual that constitutes current doctrine on how to systematically evaluate the effects of significant characteristics of the operational environment for specific missions. It describes how the commander and staff examine mission variables to understand...

Author: Taylor Anderson, Department of DefenseISBN-10: 1548866830ISBN-13: 9781548866839Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/13/2017Pages: 326Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.68d

The key to mountain safety in a mountainous environment is proper prior planning. Adhering to certain basic principles and predetermined actions will allow an individual or unit to efficiently perform their duties with minimum discomfort and maximum safety. The purpose of this manual is...

This special reprint edition of "Directions For Breeding Game Cocks" was written by J. Barker, and was first published in 1804, making it a true antiquarian text at more than 200 years old. Covering a contentious and controversial subject, this book gives valuable historical...

This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for the M16A2, M16A3, M16A4 Rifles, M4 and M4A1 Carbines. These weapons are lightweight, gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed. shoulder-fired weapons that can be fired in either automatic, three-round bursts, or semiautomatic. The purpose of the weapons is to...

Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 6-22, Communications and Information Systems, provides the doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures for the conduct of communications and information systems across the spectrum of Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) operations. Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 6-22C, Radio Operator's...