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In Unconventional Warfare operations it may be impossible or unwise to use conventional military munitions as tools in the conduct of certain missions. It may be necessary instead to fabricate the required munitions from locally available or unassuming materials. The purpose of this manual...

If every American flower grower wrote a book like Deadhead, you'd have a complete, inside view of flower farming. Deadhead's contents, one slice of that view, will assist both those interested in flower farming and those already in the business-no matter if they live...

The definitive guide to writing scenes--now revised and expanded Scenes are the building blocks for any work of fiction--the DNA sequence that makes a novel un-put-downable and unforgettable. When writers are able to craft effective, engaging scenes, they can develop a complete, cohesive story--and...

Written as a Top Secret US Army procedural manual and released under the Freedom of Information act this manual describes the step-by-step process recommended to control and contain the minds of the enemy and the general public alike. Within these 180+ pages you will...

Business Leadership in Turbulent Times presents an integrative methodology for decision-making that advances the notion that business success involves more than strategy. Strategy is an important facet but not the only determinant for success. Devising the strategy in the first place, deploying assets, following...

The True Story of an Extraordinary Journey from the Bronx to the Helm of the $5 Billion Helmsley Charitable Trust, Doling Out Unimaginable Amounts of Money for the Good of the World. The Author met his client in the prison's visitors' room: he, the...

This essential reference book details everything the novice needs to know about the genre and everything the well-read fan is calling out for. Lavishly illustrated and expertly informed, it is edited by Tim Dedopulos and David Pringle, editor and co-founder of the internationally acclaimed...

Many historical chess books focus on individual 19th century masters and tournaments yet little is written covering the full scope of competitive chess through the era. This volume provides a comprehensive overview, with more than a third of the 300 annotated games analyzed by...

"Creating a Powerful Prayer Ministry in Your Church" was written to help its readers realize the true power of prayer, and contains a step-by-step guide for helping church leaders organize and operate a successful prayer ministry.Author: Marilyn Burke UdehISBN-10: 1734694238ISBN-13: 9781734694239Publisher: Solid Foundation GroupLanguage:...

Though they have changed much over the years, the streets of Athens, Georgia, hold centuries of history in just their names alone. Historical researcher Gary Doster delves into the streets and neighborhoods of the Classic City, revealing previously unreported stories from its past.Author: Gary...

Everything You Need to Know to Start Carving Wood or Hone Your Craft. Woodcarving, with its cultural roots in African, North American, and Oceanic cultures, has been a powerful art form for centuries. Woodcarving reviews this rich history, then focuses on the properties of...

Hundreds of years ago, warriors identified themselves in battle by using certain colors and symbols on their shields. Later, these distinguishing marks also appeared on surcoats worn over armor. Thus, the term "coat of arms" was born.Now, with genealogist Rosemary Chorzempa's fascinating new book,...

Need help with your new Android phone or tablet? Are you new to smartphones in general, or coming from an iPhone or Blackberry? The Guide to Android for Seniors is a book written specifically for those who have difficulty using electronics, such as phones,...

On November 13, 1974, police received a report of a homicide at 112 Ocean Avenue in the Village of Amityville, New York, a sleepy seaside community located on Long Island's South Shore. Once there, the police discovered six members of the DeFeo family --...

The study of the vast majority of living organisms, which happen to be smaller than the eye can see. This reference answers the most important questions that form the foundation of Microbiology within 6 laminated pages. Author, professor and researcher in the filed of...

In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that created monopolies in revolver production and the through-bored cylinder necessary for self-contained metallic cartridges. The...

Museums everywhere have the potential to serve as agents of change--bringing people together, contributing to local communities, and changing people's lives. So how can we, as individuals, radically expand the work of museums to live up to this potential? How can we more fiercely...

For soldiers in the field, or for campers, hikers, fishermen, and hunters, a basic knowledge of map and compass work is essential for safety. This is the official US Army guide, but it can and should be read by anyone who spends time in...

The ultimate phrase guide for travel, business, and more! "I'll have the chicken dish, please." "How do you get to the theater?" "Let's set up a meeting." Packed with everything you'll need to understand--and be understood by--Brazilian-Portuguese speakers, this pocket guide is the ultimate...

A critical edition of the book that paved the way for the democratization of American higher education If you have ever attended a town meeting or business lunch, or participated in a church group or department meeting, or served on a faculty senate or...

LEARNING NEW WORDS IS AS EASY AS ONE, TWO, THREE - RECOGNIZE the keys to the English language, the basic units from which all words are made - FOLLOW clear examples of how the key explains a word's origin and meaning -- or how...

Our children are growing up in a hypersexualized world. It is a subject that most Muslim parents find difficult and awkward to discuss with their children. This book will lessen that discomfort and build your confidence to tackle this sensitive subject. Firoza Osman outlines...

Shaolin Kempo is a dynamic martial art form that has wide spread branches throughout North America and Europe, yet it has been largely misunderstood and misinterpreted for a variety of factors. This book is a collaborative work on the part of two Shaolin Kempo...

"25 Sales Mistakes is essential for any professional or organization committed to sales excellence."--Michael A. Berman, Chief Operating Officer, Outside Ventures In the newest edition of this valuable manual, Stephan Schiffman offers updated advice to salespeople about getting prospects and making the sale. It's...

The aim of this book, with its superb step by step photographs and detailed diagrams is to enable every owner to understand the workings of an outboard motor (2 or 4 stroke) and be able to fix it with relative ease. It includes: an...

The completely revised and updated edition of the classic, best-selling guide to dream interpretation In the first major revision of the encyclopedia that has sold half a million copies worldwide, Zolar, the acclaimed Dean of Astrology (ThAuthor: ZolarISBN-10: 0743222636ISBN-13: 9780743222631Publisher: Fireside BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/08/2004Pages:...

Child welfare professionals, legal counsel, and judges will find this manual to be an indispensable reference with which to inform and structure their effort to advance what is in the best interest of a child at risk. Dr. Alexander T. Polgar created this remarkably...

An idiom is a group of words the actual meaning of which cannot easily be predicted from the specific meanings of the component words. Both the English and Russian languages are highly idiomatic. The use of idioms is natural to the speakers of a...

Whether you are a first time pet owner or an experienced breeder, this is the one reference you need on your bookshelf This book was written to provide novice canary fanciers with the practical, detailed information needed to be successful in caring for and...

From the United States Department of Transportation and the United States Coast Guard, the official, legally required handbook for every boat owner--covering safety, collision avoidance, towing and pushing, and more. Navigation Rules and Regulations fulfills the legal requirement to have a copy of these...

What would happen if terrorists detonated a nuclear device high above the United States? What about if the Sun emitted a large coronal mass ejection that resulted in a damaging geomagnetic storm? In either case, electrical power could be lost for months. Shortages would...

A Poetry Journal to Poem Your Days Away Don't wait for inspiration to strike Whether you're an aspiring or published poet, this book will help you get in a frame of mind to make creative writing a consistent part of your life. With prompts...

This new translation of The Science of Logic (also known as 'Greater Logic') includes the revised Book I (1832), Book II (1813), and Book III (1816). Recent research has given us a detailed picture of the process that led Hegel to his final conception...

A companion volume to the Language Construction Kit, this book explains everything you need to know about creating your own world with its own geology, creatures, cultures, religions, technology, and styles of war- plus how to create maps, illustrations and 3-D models.An essential whether...

One of the greatest thinkers of the ancient world, Plato instigated groundbreaking inquiries into morality, ethics, and the quest for happiness that continue to inform and influence philosophical discussion today. In this outstanding work of scholarship, a renowned expert on Plato presents a scrupulously...

Domer takes us on a nostalgic journey of living in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in the 1950s and 1960s. His tales take us back to a time when a "family night out" usually meant eating at a drive-in and going to the Outdoor Theater in our...

In Museum Metamorphosis, over forty cultural innovators and changemakers in contemporary art share strategies for building sociocultural relevancy and responsiveness in museums. Representing diverse perspectives from across the entire arts and culture ecosystem, the book offers tools to reshape museums into collaborative platforms for...

The Off Center Fed Antenna book shows you how to design and build a multi-band antenna, simply using a single wire. This book offers construction techniques to better improve your stations performance. Many charts and graphs are easily read explaining what's important when constructing...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

A translation and reproduction of Mabuni Kenwa's 1934 book on Karate fundamentals, training and philosophy.Mabuni Kenwa (1889 - 1952) was born in Okinawa as part of a Samurai family. He began studying Karate under the famous Karate master Itosu Anko (1831-1915) and later studied...

She asked for it. She was flirting. She was drinking. She was wearing a revealing dress. She was too confident. She walked home alone. She stayed in that relationship. She was na ve. She didn't report soon enough. She didn't fight back. She wanted...

Find Gold In Australia In this book Steven Trench explains and examines how to start prospecting for gold in Australia with specific examples by state This book offers extensive and detailed information which will put you ahead of the pack in gold prospecting. "A...

One of the most common questions new writers ask professionals is how they wrote their book--what was their process for storytelling? Did they use an outline to plan the book, or write it from the seat of their pants? But really the question should...

In this book, Linda Seger shows how to create strong, multidimensional characters in fiction, covering everything from research to character block. Interviews with today's top writers complete this essential volume.Author: Linda SegerISBN-10: 0805011714ISBN-13: 9780805011715Publisher: Holt McDougalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/1990Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 8.22h x 5.52w...

Around 200,000 years ago, a man--identical to us in all important respects--lived in Africa. Every person alive today is descended from him. How did this real-life Adam wind up father of us all? What happened to the descendants of other men who lived at...

What If? is the first handbook for writers based on the idea that specific exercises are one of the most useful and provocative methods for mastering the art of writing fiction. With more than twenty-five years of experience teaching creative writing between them, Anne...

This manual is designed to provide practical information to those who sell and install asphalt roofing, and is intended to be a reference book of application techniques.Author: Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers AssociatioISBN-10: 1312452897ISBN-13: 9781312452893Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/02/2014Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.28d

Decolonizing German and European History at the Museum examines efforts by European museums to investigate colonialism as part of an unprocessed past, confront its presence, and urge repair. A flurry of exhibitions and the overhaul of numerous large museums in the last decade signal...

For the first time, the U.S. museum profession's current operating standards in areas from public accountability to facilities and risk management are available in a single publication. This guide is an essential reference work for the museum community, presenting the ideals that should be...

A new guide for members of the Order of the Eastern Stars.Author: Joyce Fuller PwmISBN-10: 1534861890ISBN-13: 9781534861893Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2016Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.49d