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Written record illustrating Ueno Takashi's Kukishin Ryu Bojutsu as taught within his school Tenshin Koryu. This historical document has images depicting the staff techniques of this ancient school. Fully translated for the first time. Of interest to anyone studying Japanese martial arts or researchers...

Famed author Claude M. Bristol 'blasts' you with the "Secret of the Ages" in his powerful booklet, "T.N.T. -IT ROCKS THE EARTH". Adhering to his cornerstone philosophy on the power of believing, this book offers practical suggestions on how to accurately and scientifically proceed...

The Gray Man is the antithesis of individual expression. He hides in the corners of conformity. He only flaunts a quotidian nature. He meanders through the mundane and occupies the ordinary. Individual expression and exceptionalism are his enemies. The Gray Man is the forgettable...

SPANISH in 10 minutes a day AUDIO CD is a great first step to learning Spanish. This audio program takes you on a walking tour through learning the language. Your audio instructors guide you each step of the way, introducing new words, then phrases,...

This lavish visual history traces and records the development of Britain's finest secular buildings in the years up to 1486. It describes and explains the changes in method and style from the ancient earthworks and Roman forts to the splendors of castle building.Author: Charles...

The Upanishads are part of the Vedas, ancient Sanskrit texts containing some of the central philosophical concepts and ideas of Hinduism, some of which are shared with religious traditions like Buddhism and Jainism. Of all Vedic literature, the Upanishads alone are widely known, and...

Duncan Macmillan's stunning and resonant adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Rosmersholm. This revival of a masterpiece charts love, politics, past and future, with plenty of twists thrown in for good measure. Rosmersholm is positioned against the backdrop of a looming election, an atmosphere of uncertainty...

As the title suggests, The Giant Book Of Unusual Facts, contains a huge list of unbelievable and unusual facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book Of Unusual Facts is...

There are countless manuals and reference works available that identity wildflowers, trees, shrubs, mushrooms, herbs, and other plants. Yet, if you want to identify one of the plants that you see most often and find everywhere -- those classified as weeds -- you will...

Now in its fifth edition, Food Science remains the most popular and reliable text for introductory courses in food science and technology. This new edition retains the basic format and pedagogical features of previous editions and provides an up-to-date foundation upon which more advanced...

Pharmacy technicians today play a vital role in the pharmacy business and at other pharmacy practice sites. Technicians interact with patients, physicians, nurses, and health insurance providers. They work under the pharmacist's supervision and are allowed to assist in pharmacy activities that do not...

This book is essentially a detailed Sniper Training manual for use by Military/LE Snipers, Competition shooters, Long Range Hunters, and other enthusiasts.It describes, in detail, methods of range and wind estimation and includes practical exercises to ensure that the reader understands the methods outlined...

The ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world?-Abraham Lincoln * Have you been bailed or cited out or released from custody? * Do you have a criminal case pending against you? * Have you been taken...

While no one looks forward to what comes after Doomsday, author K. Scott Bradbury prompts readers to consider what will happen and how to mentally and physically prepare. In his debut work of nonfiction, The Post-Apocalyptic Primer, he examines what life might look like...

Author: Joseph L. CochranISBN-10: 145358546XISBN-13: 9781453585467Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2010Pages: 142Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d

Unique and wonderful recipes that include cannabis. A full body high, unlike smoking it. It's a great way for those that need cannabis for medication that cannot smoke it. A great start for anyone who is interested in cooking in medicinal foods. For the...

If you are interested in the JFK assassination, just starting to research the JFK assassination, or you have been studying the subject for a while you really need to have this book in your JFK library. The JFK Assassination: A Researcher's Guide is a...

Thad Reece has taken the lunchbox hobby to a whole other level. Little did he know that a simple mission's trip to Mexico would lead him to the promised land of lunchboxes His amazing insight in collecting metal lunchboxes is above and beyond our...

How do I begin my novel? How do I write convincing dialogue? Where can I get an idea for a story? How do I keep motivated? If you're a young writer, answers to these questions and more can be found in Writing Fiction: A...

The cost of pavement maintenance keeps escalating upward as refining crude oil technology increases, a shortage of raw materials rises, and mining permits are harder to obtain. As a result, both private and public property owners and homeowners' associations will be spending more on...

Author: D. &. Onna Le Roger D. &. Onna Lee Ford, Roger D. &. Onna Lee FordISBN-10: 1450001491ISBN-13: 9781450001496Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2010Pages: 242Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.13lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

If you would like to make your own biodiesel fuel, or if you simply want to understand the world-wide fascination with its extraordinary potential, you'll need to know all the basic facts around the manufacturing process of biodiesel. While reading this phenomenal pocket-sized book,...

Author: Geoff Ryan P. M. P.ISBN-10: 1449041965ISBN-13: 9781449041960Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/24/2009Pages: 200Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d

The concept and belief that God is one was an essential feature of Old Testament theology. In reviewing a number of passages the primary focus of this book to a large extent has been on Deuteronomy 6:4 (the Shema). Understanding what this meant in...

This vintage book contains Karel Čapek's delightful children's tale "Dashenka, or the Life of a Puppy". It is a heart-warming story about Dashenka the fox terrier who grows before the reader's eyes in a series of cartoons and photographs. Dashenka remains one of the...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive textbook for clothing designers, teachers of clothing technology, and senior students. With detailed diagrams and a wealth of useful and interesting information, this timeless handbook is highly recommended for those with an interest in fashion and design, and...

Spatial Statistics and Geostatistics is the definitive text on spatial statistics. Its focus is on spatial statistics as a distinct form of statistical analysis and it includes computer components for ArcGIS, R, SAS, and WinBUGS. The teaching and learning objective of the text is...

This is a practical handbook to the construction of cabinet furniture, with information on the use of tools, formation of joints, hints on designing and setting out work, veneering, and other related aspects. Comprehensive and accessible, this volume is ideal for the novice woodworker,...

Nonbinary gender identities are those that fall outside the traditional binary of "man" and "woman." These include genderfluid, androgynous, genderqueer, and a multitude of other identity terms, some of which overlap. Although there have always been people who identify outside the gender binary, only...

In Leading Museums Today: Theory and Practice, readers learn about leadership theory in both for profit and nonprofit worlds and how to effectively master the role of both leader and follower. Literature from business and non-profit management as well as the insights of current...

Grant funding is a critical part of museum life, yet to many it seems mysterious. This second edition of Is Your Museum Grant-Ready? isyour guide to assessing readiness to attract grants, understanding how grant funders work, learning how to design highly-fundable projects and programs,...

A guide to the practice of mediation as a means of resolving conflict, this short how-to manual includes all the resources needed to teach and train mediators in the skills of conflict resolution. It explains the conceptual framework of conflict and peacemaking, the stages...

Nomenclature 4.0 for Museum Cataloging is an updated and expanded edition of Robert G. Chenhall's system for classifying human-made objects, originally published in 1978. The Chenhall system is the standard cataloging tool for thousands of museums and historical organizations across the United States and...

Collections Care and Stewardship: Innovative Approaches for Museums considers best practices and innovations related to documenting collections with regard to movement and safe handling of items for transport, display, photography, and treatment; collections storage; and information-sharing within and beyond the museum.The case studies in...

Author: John ''The Beast (Azari)ISBN-10: 144158739XISBN-13: 9781441587398Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/22/2010Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 10.94h x 8.55w x 0.36d

Author: William R. FergusonISBN-10: 1441552006ISBN-13: 9781441552006Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2010Pages: 154Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

"My First Limo" is about the Croyle family gets a fancy prom limo who accommodate their large family. Their adventures explain all about life with a limousine.Author: Wanda F. CroyleISBN-10: 1441534660ISBN-13: 9781441534668Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/09/2009Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Released by the Freedom of Information Act. This document is a thorough description of how the CIA recommends interrogating a subject. To get the information that is needed there is nothing withheld short of torture. For example in "Threats and Fears," the CIA authors...

This is not some pie in the sky diatribe on what the VA should be. This is not a negative editorial about systemic failures. This is a veteran's user manual on the rules that govern the VA disability compensation process. Most are shocked to...

There are several medical mycology textbooks that contain a chapter on direct microscopy. However, this textbook is the first of its kind, as it discusses the simple Gram stain procedure as a valuable tool for the detection of fungal elements. This book has been...

Author: Otis Q. SellersISBN-10: 1438921470ISBN-13: 9781438921471Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2009Pages: 468Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d

Angus Webster begins by saying, "This book has been written and is published with the distinct object in view of bringing home to the minds of planters of Hardy Trees and Shrubs, the fact that the monotonous repetition, in at least nine-tenths of our...

A Series of Lessons in Isaac Pitmans's System of PhonographyAuthor: Isaac PitmanISBN-10: 143851039XISBN-13: 9781438510392Publisher: Book JungleLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2009Pages: 248Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.52d

This Basic ASL Dictionary contains ASL signs for the eight hundred and fifty concepts most frequently used by native speakers of American English. English words for the signs, sometimes called Glosses, are the eight hundred and fifty words in the C. K. Ogden Basic...

Author: Clair Ivan ColvinISBN-10: 1436343496ISBN-13: 9781436343497Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/30/2008Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d

This is the story of a special type of men and women, those who seek to return to society a portion of the good fortune they have earned and received in their own lives. They are called Lions and, since 1917, have actively engaged...

This is the story of a special type of men and women, those who seek to return to society a portion of the good fortune they have earned and received in their own lives. They are called Lions and, since 1917, have actively engaged...

You already know that logistics is hard, it should not be, but it just is. The key components to supply and movement consist of receive, store, issue, and move. It should be that simple. Bottom line: it just is not that simple. There are...

You already know that logistics is hard, it should not be, but it just is. The key components to supply and movement consist of receive, store, issue, and move. It should be that simple. Bottom line: it just is not that simple. There are...

The only trading card guide dedicated exclusively to the game of indoor and arena football. The most up-to-date and accurate source for collectors. Photos, descriptions and current market values for more than 5,000 cards dating back to 1992. Now includes: College and Player Cross...