A Brief Introduction to the New Testament is a concise and more pedagogical version of Bart D Ehrman's best-selling The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings, 3/e Retaining the approach of the longer textbook while condensing and simplifying much of its material, this volume looks at the New Testament from a ожзнэ consistently historical and comparative perspective and emphasizes the rich diversity of the earliest Christian literature Rather than shying away from the critical problems presented by these books, Ehrman addresses the historical and literary challenges they pose He shows why scholars continue to argue over such significant issues as how the books of the New Testament came into being, what they mean, and how they relate to contemporary Christian and non-Christian literature Distinctive to this study is its emphasis on the historical, literary, and religious milieu of the Greco-Roman world, including early Judaism Features: * Covers the fundamentals of New Testament scholarship in an engaging style, making challenging material easily understandable to undergraduates in introductory courses * Retains the numerous pedagogical devices from the longer textbook: "What to Expect" and "At a Glance" boxes introduce and provide summaries of the material covered in each chapter "Something to Think About" and "Some More Information" boxes offer thought-provoking asides * Adds new study aids: Key Terms (each appearing in boldface the first time it is used), Questions for Study and Reflection, and a greatly expanded Glossary * Offers streamlined coverage--this volume is nine chapters shorter than The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the New Testament, 3/e * Includes a full-color eight-page insert on archaeology * A Student Website contains chapter summaries, guides for reading, and self-quizzes An Instructor's Manual provides chapter summaries, student reading guides, pedagogical suggestions, and exam questions and answers Ideal for undergraduate and seminary classes in the New Testament, Biblical Studies, and Christian Origins, A Brief Introduction to the New Testament is an accessible, clearly written introduction that encourages students to consider the historical issues surrounding these writings.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 424 стр ISBN 0195161238.

"Frommer's Portable Guides" offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a "Frommer's Complete Guide" but in a concise, pocket sized format This compact guide to the Virgin Islands is perfect for the traveler making a short visit to St Thomas, St John, St Croix, or the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and who doesn't ожзоб want to wade through a full size guidebook This guide gives you the very best choices for restaurants and hotels (including all inclusive resorts) in all price categories and takes you straight to the top beaches, shopping spots, and night life choices Get savvy advice on the best places to windsurf, snorkel, scuba, hike, bike and more in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.  2007 г Мягкая обложка, 206 стр ISBN 0470145641.

Book DescriptionThis informative guide covers the Gulf, San Juan, and Vancouver Islands, from mountainous terrain to rolling hills, high cliffs, meadows, and beaches It describes more than 150 plants discovered on these islands, including the western buttercup and chocolate lily, gum weed, and the exquisite yellow flowering prickly-pear ожзод cactus Each profile includes a description, habitat information, native use by First Nations people, and local sites This beautifully illustrated, pocket-sized guide includes foldout maps and hiker's guides.  2004 г 191 стр ISBN 1551926040.

In this second edition of best-selling Travel Photography internationally renowned travel photographer Richard I'Anson will help you capture the pictures you've always wanted New features: New comprehensive section on digital photography Updated, user-friendly design More pages and more pictures New images with extended captions ожзом Updated foreword by Tony Wheeler Updated Information: Techniques to help you make the most of your skills Advice on avoiding common photographic mistakes, plus a guide to photo etiquette A guide to buying photographic equipment Tips on protecting and caring for your camera gear while on the road The low-down on assessing, displaying and earning extra money with your photographs Now includes advice on digital photography throughout.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 262 стр ISBN 1741041848.

At the periphery of the Chinese empire, a group of innovative entrepreneurs built companies that dominated the Chinese salt trade and created thousands of jobs in the Sichuan region From its dramatic expansion in the early nineteenth century to its decline on the eve of the Sino-Japanese War in the late 1930s, salt production in Zigong was one of ожзох the largest and one of the only indigenous large-scale industries in China Madeleine Zelin recounts the history of the salt industry to reveal a fascinating chapter in China's history and provide new insight into the forces and institutions that shaped Chinese economic and social development independent of Western or Japanese influence Her book challenges long-held beliefs that social structure, state extraction, the absence of modern banking, and cultural bias against business precluded industrial development in China Zelin details the novel ways in which Zigong merchants mobilized capital through financial-industrial networks She describes how entrepreneurs spurred growth by developing new technologies, capturing markets, and building integrated business organizations Without the state establishing and enforcing rules, Zigong businessmen were free to regulate themselves, utilize contracts, and shape their industry However, this freedom came at a price, and ultimately the merchants suffered from the underdevelopment of a transportation infrastructure, the political instability of early-twentieth-century China, and the absence of a legislative forum to develop and codify business practices Zelin's analysis of the political and economic contexts that allowed for the rise and fall of the salt industry also considers why its success did not contribute to "industrial takeoff" during that period in China Based on extensive research, Zelin's work offers a comprehensive study of the growth of a major Chinese industry and resituates the history of Chinese business within the larger story of worldwide industrial development.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 432 стр ISBN 0231135963.

A complete guide to leveraging the power of Sarbanes-Oxley--specifically for nonprofits The first book to discuss the implications of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation as it relates to nonprofit organizations, Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits is an essential guide for all nonprofit executives and boards who want to know how the new legislation can ожзощ enhance their organization's mission By establishing a "platinum standard" of operations and governance within nonprofit organizations, executives and board members will be better equipped to attract high-quality staff and board members, as well as the attention of donors and other potential funding sources Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits presents the best practices that have emerged from the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act (Sarbanes-Oxley) in a manner that explains their source and value to the nonprofit organization Written for both small and large nonprofits, Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits includes: * Practices intended to establish a "platinum standard" of operations and governance within the nonprofit * Coverage of audits, financial statements, board activities and decision making, how to teach board members to read and interpret financial statements, conflicts of interest, whistle-blower protection, and how to leverage these standards to gain a competitive advantage * Sarbanes-Oxley best practices and the organizational culture * Sample documents, forms, and checklists to introduce these best practices into any nonprofit organization * And much more!.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 234 стр ISBN 0471697885.

Итэна Томаса знали как лучшего агента ФБР Именно он был ведущим сотрудником Отдела по расследованию серийных убийств, где раскрыл немало ужасающих преступлений Но, охотясь ожзоэ на маньяков, психопатов и шизофреников, Итэн сам повредился рассудком Помешавшегося сотрудника, было, списали со счетов, но появление нового маньяка вынудило руководство вновь вызвать Итэна на службу! Теперь ему предстоит найти убийцу своего напарника, но как это сделать, если он сам - на грани сумасшествия? Condemned 2 продолжает события знаменитого психологического триллера Condemned: Criminal Origins Игра гармонично сочетает в себе элементы напряженных боевиков и захватывающих детективов Вашему герою предстоит раскрыть замысел коварного маньяка, каким-то образом связанный с прошлым самого сыщика Но прежде чем положить конец кровопролитию, агент ФБР должен победить свои страхи и разобраться в мешанине пугающих воспоминаний Иначе разверстая пасть безумия проглотит его без остатка! Особенности игры: Работа головой Чтобы добраться до преступника, нужно понять, какие цели он преследует Кровавая головоломка становится все сложнее, и от того, разгадаете вы ее или нет, зависят человеческие жизни! Преступники не заслужили пощады Новая боевая система позволяет использовать огнестрельное и метательное оружие, подбирать различные предметы, чтобы жестоко избивать врагов, применяя более сорока изощренных приемов Награда за убийство Чем изящнее и оригинальнее вы расправляетесь с врагами, тем больше призовых очков получаете Совершенствуйте свой арсенал За призовые очки можно модернизировать некоторые виды оружия На руках у Итэна появляются кастеты, на ботинках - металлические нашивки, а на плече - удобный компактный фонарь Детективное расследование Для того чтобы выйти на след маньяка, вам предстоит использовать самые современные достижения науки и техники, в частности, ультрафиолетовую лампу, которая поможет обнаружить отпечатки крови Но помните: вашим главным оружием остается дедуктивное мышление в лучших традициях Шерлока Холмса Без него все инновационные устройства останутся бесполезными игрушками Возраст: 18+ Язык интерфейса: английский Системные требования: Платформа Sony PlayStation 3 Видеоролик.  Игра для PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc, 2008 г Издатель: SEGA; Разработчик: Monolith Productions, Inc ; Дистрибьютор: ООО "Веллод" пластиковая коробка Что делать, если программа не запускается?.

Виктор Семенович Абакумов - министр государственной безопасности сталинской эпохи и один из самых могущественных и загадочных руководителей того времени В исторической ожзпе литературе советского периода сложилось два полярных образа Абакумова: одни считают его палачом и инициатором массовых политических репрессий, другие - характеризуют его как честного, принципиального и талантливого представителя отечественных спецслужб В Н Степаков, опираясь на многочисленные архивные материалы, пытается опровергнуть все мифы и легенды об Абакумове и воссоздать подлинный образ этого поистине незаурядного человека Автор Виктор Степаков.  Серия: Люди особого назначения.

This beautifully photographed book celebrates the style of fashion maverick Iris Apfel, who, over the past fifty years, has cultivated a personal chic that is exuberantly idiosyncratic Combining genres, colours, textures and patterns without regard to period, provenance or, ultimately, aesthetic convention, she is one of the few style icons ожзпл of our time More than ninety sumptuous colour plates, photographed by Eric Boman, show off a selection of extraordinary outfits on wittily posed mannequins, styled by Iris Apfel as she would wgar them, while detailed captions describe all elements of the ensembles, including their designers, fabrics and accessories Whether the pieces come from Parisian maisons de couture, American antique fairs, North African souks, Middle Eastern bazaars or tiny ateliers where they have been made to Apfel's own design, her highly original strategy of dressing constitutes a remarkable artistic exercise As the art critic Roberta Smith commented in The New York Times, 'Before multiculturalism was a word, Mrs Apfel was wearing it' Complete with a perceptive preface by Eric Boman, an introduction deconstructing the Apfel allure by the celebrated fashion authority Harold Koda, and an autobiographical text by Iris Apfel herself, exploring her lifelong love affair with style and illustrated with over sixty-five vintage photographs from her personal collection, this book is a celebration of a way of dressing-up that is nothing less than inspiring, life-enhancing, theatrical spectacle With 169 illustrations, 149 in colour Формат: 23,5 см x 31,5 см Иллюстрации Автор Eric Boman.  Издательство: Thames and Hudson, 2007 г Суперобложка, 160 стр ISBN 978-0-500-51344-6, 0-500-51344-9 Язык: Английский Мелованная бумага, Цветные иллюстрации.

In financially constrained health systems across the world, increasing emphasis is being placed on the ability to demonstrate that health care interventions are not only effective, but also cost-effective This book deals with techniques that can be used to estimate the value for money of various interventions including medical devices, surgical ожзпр procedures, diagnostic technologies, and pharmaceuticals Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of the appropriate representation of uncertainty in the evaluative process and the implication this uncertainty has for decision making and the need for future research This highly practical guide takes the reader through the key principles and approaches of modelling techniques, towards a knowledge of how to conduct such an analysis It begins with the basics of constructing different forms of the model, the population of the model with input parameter estimates, analysis of the results, and progression to the holistic view of models as a valuable tool for informing future research exercises Case studies and exercises are supported with online templates and solutions This book will helep analysts understand the contribution of decision-analystic modelling to the evaluation fo health care programmes ABOUT THE SERIES Economic evaluation of health intervention is a growing specialist field, and this series of practical handbooks will tackle, in depth, topics superficially addressed in more general health economics books Each volume will include illustrative material, case histories and worked examples to encourage the reader to apply the methods discussed, with supporting material provided online This series is aimed at health economists in academia, the pharmaceutical industry and the health sector, those on advanced health economics courses, and health researchers in associated fields.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 250 стр ISBN 0198526628.

This inquiry into the technical advances that shaped the 20th century follows the evolutions of all the principal innovations introduced before 1913 (as detailed in the first volume) as well as the origins and elaborations of all fundamental 20th centuryadvances The history of the 20th century is rooted in amazing technical advances of 1871-1913, ожзпу but the century differs so remarkably from the preceding 100 years because of several unprecedented combinations The 20th century had followed on the path efined during the half century preceding the beginning of World War I, but it has traveled along that path at a very different pace, with different ambitions and intents The new century's developments elevated both the magnitudes of output and the spaial distribution of mass industrial production and to new and, in many ways, virtually incomparable levels Twentieth century science and engineering conquered and perfected a number of fundamental challenges which remained unresolved before 1913, and hich to many critics appeared insoluble This book is organized in topical chapters dealing with electricity, engines, materials and syntheses, and information techniques It concludes with an extended examination of contradictory consequences of our amirable technical progress by confronting the accomplishments and perils of systems that brought liberating simplicity as well as overwhelming complexity, that created unprecedented affluence and equally unprecedented economic gaps, that greatly increaed both our security and fears as well as our understanding and ignorance, and that provided the means for greater protection of the biosphere while concurrently undermining some of the key biophysical foundations of life on Earth Transforming theTwentieth Century will offer a wide-ranging interdisciplinary appreciation of the undeniable technical foundations of the modern world as well as a multitude of welcome and worrisome consequences of these developments It will combine scientific rigor wit accessible writing, thoroughly illustrated by a large number of appropriate images that will include historical photographs and revealing charts of long-term trends.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 368 стр ISBN 0195168755.

Whether you suffer from depression or have a friend, family member, or colleague who does, you know how difficult life with this condition can be But don't lose hope! There's more help available today than ever before, including "The Everything Health Guide to Depression" This book provides answers to even the most difficult questions ожзпщ and helps you to: Distinguish between the different types of depression Identify and handle common symptoms Adopt a manageable diet and exercise regimen Find the right therapy and medical treatment options for you You're not alone anymore This practical guide offers all the facts, figures, and advice you need to manage your symptoms and start living a happier, healthier life today! Автор Karen Brees.  Издательство: Adams Publishing Group, 2008 г Мягкая обложка, 304 стр ISBN 1598694073 Язык: Английский.

This book challenges the conventional wisdom that greater schooling and skill improvement leads to higher wages, that income inequality falls with wider access to schooling, and that the Information Technology revolution will re-ignite worker pay Indeed the econometric results provide no evidence that the growth of skills or educational ожзрв attainment has any statistically significant relation to earnings growth or that greater equality in schooling has led to a decline in income inequality Results alsoindicate that computer investment is negatively related to earnings gains and positively associated with changes in both income inequality and the dispersion of worker skills The findings reports here have direct relevance to ongoing policy debates oneducational reform in the U S.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 320 стр ISBN 0195189965.

Содержание 1 God Bless The Child 2 Miss Brown To You (Vers 1) 3 Why Not Take All Of Me 4 Strange Fruit 5 My Man (Vers 1) 6 Billie's Blues 7 Lover Come Back To Me 8 Everything A Good Man Needs 9 Ain't No Body's Business 10 Them There Eyes 11 Nice Work If You Can Get It 12 Don't Be Late 13 What A Little Moonlight Can Do 14 When Your Lover Has Gone 15 Just Friends ожзрй 16 I'm Restless 17 I Cover The Waterfront 18 I Loves You Porgy 19 Crazy They Call Me 20 Detour Ahead 21 Lover Man 22 All Of Mine 23 He's Funny That Way 24 You're Driving Me Crazy 25 Moonlight In Vermont 26 Don't Explain 27 Foolin' Myself 28 Fine And Mellow 29 Moanin'low 30 Easy To Remember 31 Ghost Of A Chance 32 Please Don't Talk About Me When I Gone 33 When You're Smiling 34 I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me 35 If Dreams Come True 36 On The Sentimental Side 37 Back In Your Own Backyard 38 When A Woman Loves A Man 39 You Go To My Head 40 If I Were You 41 Having Myself A Time 42 I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away The Key) 43 Any Old Time 44 The Very Thought Of You 45 I Can't Get Started 46 I've Got A Date With A Dream 47 What Shall I Say 48 It's Easy To Blame The Weather Исполнитель Билли Холидей Billie Holiday.  Формат: MP3_CD (Jewel Case) Дистрибьютор: Монолит-рекордс Битрейт: 320 Кбит/с Частота: 44 1 КГц Тип звука: Stereo Лицензионные товары Характеристики аудионосителей 2006 г , 2 ч 9 мин Сборник: Российское издание.

Составитель: Ранас Ганеев Книга посвящена методическим основам проектирования пользовательского интерфейса средствами Win32 API Основное внимание уделено динамическому ожзро проектированию и управлению базовыми элементами информационных систем - окнами, органами управления, меню и диалоговыми панелями Книга написана доступным языком, насыщена примерами программной реализации, все разделы сопровождаются вопросами контроля полученных знаний и вариантами упражнений Она поможет читателю овладеть методикой проектирования эффективных приложений для Windows Для тех, кто знает основы языка Си и хочет проектировать компактные быстродействующие приложения.  Серия: Бархатный путь.

Издание 1962 года Сохранность хорошая Во второй том вошли повести и рассказы: "Жилет", "Грехи детства", "Голоса прошлого", "Эхо музыки", "На каникулах", "Тени", "Ошибка" и ожзрт другие Автор Болеслав Прус Boleslaw Prus.  Серия: Болеслав Прус Сочинения в семи томах.

Редактор: Michael M Weinstein From the streets of Seattle to corporate boardrooms to new factories in third-world nations, globalization is subject to very different and often explosively divergent interpretations Where some see globalization as driving poor countries into further poverty, others see it as the path to economic salvation ожзрх and democratic rule With original contributions from ten eminent economists, Globalization: What's New cuts through the confusion and rhetoric to offer straightforward, incisive analysis of globalization and its future Coming from some of globalization's most prominent supporters (David Dollar), its most vocal critics (Joseph Stiglitz), and those in-between, this collection presents diverse and original perspectives on globalization's immense reach that dig to the core of many debates The contributors analyze recent trends in trade, immigration, and capital flows; why some poor countries have grown while others have stagnated during the past two decades; future opportunities for low-wage workers; globalization's impact on jobs and wages in poor countries and in the United States; the surprising environmental benefits of globalization; the degree to which foreign aid helps developing countries; the failures of international institutions in governing the global economy and supporting democracy; and how foreign loans and investments can wreak havoc on a nation's economy.  Издательство: Columbia University Press, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 296 стр ISBN 0231134592 Язык: Английский.

Четыре повести Крыстына Земского посвящены деятельности сотрудников польской контрразведки по разоблачению вражеской агентуры в Польше в наши дни Повести отличаются ожзрь интересными сюжетами и рассчитаны на массового читателя Перевод с польского Содержание По следу тени (переводчик: В Светлов) В поисках "Беты-12" (переводчик: В Дворников) Партитура преступлений (переводчик: Н Плиско) Звонарь из Фридланда (переводчик: В Киселев) Автор Крыстин Земский.  Авторский сборник Букинистическое издание Сохранность: Хорошая 1989 г Твердый переплет, 556 стр ISBN 5-203-00356-4 Тираж: 65000 экз Формат: 84x108/32 (~130х205 мм).

Theatre: Collaborative Acts stimulates creative thinking and discussions of artistic, social, and ethical questions through its interwoven themes of theatre as culture, collaboration, spatial art, and a fusion of the past and present The central premise of Theatre: Collaborative Acts is that theatre is entertainment and art It allows us to ожзса escape, relax, and refocus Through their study of theatre, readers develop lifelong tools to help them enjoy, analyze, understand, read, visualize, and get the most out of many different types of theatre experiences This Third Edition continues to emphasize the diversity of purpose and effect of theatre, and the collaborative nature of the theatrical process.  2009 г Мягкая обложка, 384 стр ISBN 020562569X.

Have you ever fantasized about taking time away from your overworked life? Nights uninterrupted by email? Days to pursue set-aside dreams? Do you promise yourself that “someday” you will get a break? Mary Lou Quinlan had those “someday” thoughts But her hard-earned job as CEO of a New York advertising agency claimed most of her waking hours ожзси Exhausted and losing motivation, she was so desperate she perversely imagined breaking her leg to get some time alone Then, she declared a brief timeout During her time off, she slept late, took walks, danced the salsa, kept a journal and ultimately, uncovered the roots of a new business In the process, she rediscovered herself Time Off for Good Behavior is the result of listening to women like her, who realized enough was enough Quinlan tells the stories of dozens of women who sacrificed their health, relationships, their good humor and a good night’s sleep until they found the courage to ask themselves if they were happy with the life they were living and made the decisions to take a life-saving break Mary Lou Quinlan explores the factors that compel you to work so hard and examines how to take back control of your life She explores our unwillingness to give ourselves permission to rest so that we can re-imagine our futures And she shows the powerful, self-fulfilling changes that can occur when we do decide to take that rest Whether you contemplate leaving a career that took years to build or just need a long vacation to assess what you want next, you’ll find practical tools and bolstering advice throughout Each chapter ends with provocative questions to help you plan your good behavior reprieve Specific exercises on financial planning, advice for negotiating time off, and tools to uncover your passions make this a must-read for women who are ready for “someday ” Time off for Good Behavior ultimately shows that stepping away from everything—even for a short while—often means ending up with so much more.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 256 стр ISBN 0767918312.

Since publication of the first edition in 1974, Leo Braudy and Marshall Cohen's Film Theory and Criticism has been the most widely used and cited anthology of critical writings about film Now in its seventh edition, this landmark text continues to offer outstanding coverage of more than a century of thought and writing about the movies Incorporating ожзск classic texts by pioneers in film theory--including Rudolf Arnheim, Siegfried Kracauer, and Andre Bazin--and cutting-edge essays by such contemporary scholars as David Bordwell, Tania Modleski, Thomas Schatz, and Richard Dyer, the book examines both historical and theoretical viewpoints on the subject Building upon the wide range of selections and the extensive historical coverage that marked previous editions, this new compilation stretches from the earliest attempts to define the cinema to the most recent efforts to place film in the contexts of psychology, sociology, and philosophy, and to explore issues of gender and race Reorganized into eight sections--each comprising the major fields of critical controversy and analysis--this new edition features reformulated introductions and biographical headnotes that contextualize the readings, making the text more accessible than ever to students, film enthusiasts, and general readers alike The seventh edition also integrates exciting new material on feminist theory, queer cinema, and global cinema, as well as a new section, "Digitization and Globalization," which engages important recent developments in technology and world cinema A wide-ranging critical and historical survey, Film Theory and Criticism remains the leading text for undergraduate courses in film theory It is also ideal for graduate courses in film theory and criticism ABOUT THE EDITORS Leo Braudy is University Professor and Bing Professor of English at the University of Southern California Among other books, he is author of Native Informant: Essays on Film, Fiction, and Popular Culture (OUP, 1991), The Frenzy of Renown: Fame and Its History (OUP, 1986), and most recently, From Chivalry to Terrorism: War and the Changing Nature of Masculinity (2003) Marshall Cohen is University Professor Emeritus and Dean Emeritus of the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California He is coeditor, with Roger Copeland, of What Is Dance? Readings in Theory and Criticism (OUP, 1983) and founding editor of Philosophy and Public Affairs.  2009 г Мягкая обложка, 912 стр ISBN 0195365623.

Составитель: С Ларин Все авторы Настоящее издание знакомит читателей с произведениями четырех современных польских прозаиков: «Пробуждением» Збигнева Ненацкого, «Полднем» ожзсп Мацея Патковского, «Пассажиркой» Зофьи Посмыш и «Погоней за Адамом» Ежи Стефана Ставинского Содержание Збигнев Ненацкий Мацей Патковский Зофья Посмыш Ежи Стефан Ставинский Авторы (показать всех авторов) Збигнев Ненацкий Zbigniew Nienacki Мацей Патковский Зофья Посмыш.  Антология Букинистическое издание Сохранность: Хорошая Издательство: Молодая гвардия, 1964 г Твердый переплет, 508 стр Тираж: 65000 экз Формат: 60x84/16 (~143х205 мм).

На страницах этой повести известного польского писателя Януша Пшимановского советский читатель вновь встретится с полюбившимися ему по первой книге, вышедшей в 1970 году, ожзсч героями-танкистами Янеком, Густликом, Григорием и другими бойцами польской танковой бригады имени Героев Вестерплятте, плечом к плечу сражавшимися с советскими воинами против гитлеровских захватчиков Автор Януш Пшимановский Janusz Przymanowski Януш Пшимановский родился в 1922 году в Польше Учился на историческом факультете Варшавского университета Добровольцем участвовал в боях за Польшу в 1939 году С 1943 года - в составе Народного Войска Польского С 1945 года - на журналистской работе,.  Букинистическое издание Сохранность: Хорошая Издательство: Воениздат, 1985 г Мягкая обложка, 416 стр Тираж: 225000 экз.

More Than 85 Broads introduces us to a remarkable group of strong, passionate, and talented women who all define success on their own terms Along with author Janet Hanson's riveting account of how she built 85 Broads into a groundbreaking globanetwork community, each of these women candidly tells her own powerful story Meet Trailblazers who need ожзся no roadmap or formula for success-just their own optimism, confidence, and gut instincts Meet Adventurers who push past boundaries and find n ways to define success for themselves Meet Parents who are building true partnerships rather than just “balancing” their lives and careers And meet Visionaries who are answering the questions: “What's my passion?” “What my destiny?” “What's my gift?” Whether you're striving to align your passion with your career, standing at a crossroads deciding which path to choose, or well on the road to fulfilling your lifelong dreams, you can tap into e enormous power and potential of “some of the most incredible women on the planet” and Discover how building a strong network gives you your own unique platform for creating new opportunities, connections, and personal defitions of success Learn how women are blazing their own trails as business leaders, entrepreneurs, survivors, philanthropists, and parents Find out how smart, successful and courageous women really think about their careers, their lives, their filies, and their futures-all in their own voices “The most powerful and courageous voice any of us can listen to is our own, but it is often the one that we spend the least time cultivating and tuning into ” writes Hanson More Than 85 Broads is an essential read for women and men at every stage of their careers and lives It will surprise you, motivate you, and inspire you to connect with others Most importantly, it will help you find your own passion, build your ownetwork, and define success on your own terms.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 288 стр ISBN 0071423680.

Переводчик: Н Модзелевская Социально-психологический роман «Кукла» — одно из наиболее значительных произведений польского писателя Болеслава Пруса (1847—1912), в котором ожзтж нашла яркое отражение жизнь различных слоев польского общества XIX века — от аристократических салонов до варшавских окраин Центральное место в романе занимает судьба человека незаурядного, преуспевшего в жизни — из владельца маленького магазинчика он превратился в крупного финансиста, предпринимателя международного масштаба Но страстная любовь к красивой аристократке, оказавшейся бездушной «куклой», принесла ему глубокое разочарование и обусловила трагический конец его судьбы Автор Болеслав Прус Boleslaw Prus.  Букинистическое издание Сохранность: Хорошая Издательство: Полымя, 1994 г Твердый переплет, 462 стр ISBN 5-345-00769-1, 5-345-00770-5 Тираж: 50000 экз Формат: 84x108/32 (~130х205 мм).

Переводчик: Ксения Старосельская Основная тема книги - комплексы, рожденные почти двухсотлетним тесным "общением" Польши с Россией В сюжетную канву романа (герой, alterego ожзтк автора, проводит сочельник в пестрой компании своих соотечественников и советских туристов) с ее трагикомическими ситуациями, гротескными персонажами, невеселой и нелепой действительностью тусклых 70-х включены любопытнейшие авторские отступления и две новеллы, чьи герои - реальные исторические личности Перевод с польского Автор Тадеуш Конвицкий Tadeusz Konwicki Тадеуш Конвицкий - "польское национальное сокровище", "совесть своего поколения и кривое зеркало, которое его отражает" - родился в 1926 г в Литве Во время войны учился в подпольной гимназии, воевал в партизанском отряде Армии Крайовой Центральным.  Серия: Восточная Европа Опыт тоталитаризма.

Переводчик: Ольга Смирнова В романе известного польского писателя Валерия Лозинского "Заколдованная усадьба" повествуется о событиях, происходивших в Галиции в канун ожзту восстания 1846 года Автор Валерий Лозинский Walery Lozinski.  Букинистическое издание Сохранность: Хорошая Издательство: Художественная литература Москва, 1984 г Твердый переплет, 376 стр Тираж: 50000 экз Формат: 84x108/32 (~130х205 мм).

Составитель: А Панченко В польской литературе поззия XVII века - явление примечательное Развиваясь в бурную, полную драматизма и противоречий эпоху, она восприняла и самобытно ожзтя отразила общеевропейский стиль барокко В сборнике представлены имена главным образом тех, чье поэтическое наследие определяет лицо и характер польской поэзии семнадцатого столетия: Яна Анджея Морштына, Збигнева Морштына, Вацлава Потоцкого, Кшиштофа Опалинского и других Читатель познакомится также с образцами анонимной и народной поэзии.  Антология Букинистическое издание Сохранность: Хорошая Издательство: Художественная литература, 1977 г Суперобложка, 208 стр Тираж: 25000 экз Формат: 115x175.

"The Rough Guide to The Greek Islands" is the essential guide to the varied and beautiful archipelagos of the Aegean and Ionian seas From hiking in the Samarian Gorge and windsurfing off Vassilik? to the Acropolis of Lindos and the view over Fir?, the 24-page, full-colour introduction highlights all the ''things-not-to-miss'' In addition, ожзня there are two brand-new, 4-page, full-colour inserts: ''Orthodox Festivals'', ''Wild Greek Islands'' and ''Beaches'' The guide includes listings of all the very best hotels and restaurants, plus information on all the top bars, shops and clubs, to suit every budget There is plenty of practical advice to help you get the most from the many activities available throughout the islands, plus there is comprehensive information on inter-island ferries and maps and plans for every island group 6 edition.  Серия: Rough Guides.

In their personal lives, people consider it essential to separate economics and intimacy We have, for example, a long-standing taboo against workplace romance, while we see marital love as different from prostitution because it is not a fundamentally financial exchange In The Purchase of Intimacy, Viviana Zelizer mounts a provocative challenge ожзов to this view Getting to the heart of one of life's greatest taboos, she shows how we all use economic activity to create, maintain, and renegotiate important ties--especially intimate ties--to other people In everyday life, we invest intense effort and worry to strike the right balance For example, when a wife's income equals or surpasses her husband's, how much more time should the man devote to household chores or child care? Sometimes legal disputes arise Should the surviving partner in a same-sex relationship have received compensation for a partner's death as a result of 9/11? Through a host of compelling examples, Zelizer shows us why price is central to three key areas of intimacy: sexually tinged relations; health care by family members, friends, and professionals; and household economics She draws both on research and materials ranging from reports on compensation to survivors of 9/11 victims to financial management Web sites and advice books for same-sex couples From the bedroom to the courtroom, The Purchase of Intimacy opens a fascinating new window on the inner workings of the economic processes that pervade our private lives.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 232 стр ISBN 0691124086.

Higher education is becoming destabilized in the face of extraordinarily rapid change The composition of the academy's most valuable asset -- the faculty -- and the essential nature of faculty work are being transformed Jack H Schuster and Martin J Finkelstein describe the transformation of the American faculty in the most extensive and ambitious ожзож analysis of the American academic profession undertaken in a generation A century ago the American research university emerged as a new organizational form animated by the professionalized, discipline-based scholar The research university model persisted through two world wars and greatly varying economic conditions In recent years, however, a new order has surfaced, organized around a globalized, knowledge-based economy, powerful privatization and market forces, and stunning new information technologies These developments have transformed the higher education enterprise in ways barely imaginable in generations past At the heart of that transformation, but largely invisible, has been a restructuring of academic appointments, academic work, and academic careers -- a reconfiguring widely decried but heretofore inadequately described This volume depicts the scope and depth of the transformation, combing empirical data drawn from three decades of national higher education surveys The authors' portrait, at once startling and disturbing, provides the context for interpreting these developments as part of a larger structural evolution of the national higher education system They outline the stakes for the nation and the challenging work to be done.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 600 стр ISBN 0801882834.

Переводчик: Т Шуликова Дойчер лично знал Троцкого и восхищался им - мыслителем, пророком и мучеником Автор рассматривает его жизнь сквозь формулу слов Макиавелли о том, что ожзор "вооруженные пророки всегда побеждали, а безоружные гибли" В этой книге отражен самый важный период в жизни Троцкого - российский, период расцвета всех качеств этой выдающейся личности Известный историк показывает, как сначала безоружный пророк оказывается победителем в самой грандиозной революции нашей эпохи, а затем, во всеоружии победителя, на вершине власти, склоняется под тяжестью брони В талантливом изложении одного из лучших европейских исследователей вы познакомитесь с панорамой политических взглядов и личной жизнью выдающего публициста и оратора, полмира воспламенившего своими идеями Автор Исаак Дойчер Isaac Deutscher.  Издательство: Центрполиграф, 2006 г Твердый переплет, 528 стр ISBN 5-9524-2147-4 Тираж: 5000 экз Формат: 84x108/32 (~130х205 мм).

Can't choose between the northern lights in Lapland, fairytale castles in Transylvania, picturesque beaches on the Mediterranean coast or the bright lights of Paris and London? Then why not try them all! Written for backpackers by backpackers, this guide lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for a trip of a lifetime • FIND YOUR WAY - inspiring ожзош itineraries and hundreds of maps help you plan your modern-day Grand Tour • EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY - extended listings for cheap and chic sleeps, tasty budget eats, uber-cool bars and world-famous clubs, with hand-picked splurge suggestions • BE IN THE KNOW - our culture coverage puts everything from ancient Greece to flamenco dancing in context • SEE ANOTHER SIDE - discover wife carrying in Finland, cheese rolling in Britain and tomato fights in Spain with our lowdown on the strange world of Europe's festivals 4 edition Авторы Сара Джонстоун Sarah Johnstone Чина Вильямс China Williams Рубен Аккиано Reuben Acciano.  Издательство: Lonely Planet Publications, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 1324 стр ISBN 1740597796.

Короткое правление Андропова наглядно показало, что в нашем обществе имелось не только стремление к демократии, к защите прав и свобод человека, получившее отражение в движении ожзоь диссидентов, с которым и Брежнев, и Андропов вели постоянную борьбу В обществе имелось не менее сильное стремление к "порядку" и уважение к "сильному лидеру", "хозяину", способному заботиться в первую очередь о благе народа, а не о собственных благах или привилегиях для своего окружения, - поведение, характерное для брежневского руководства Именно поэтому немалая часть населения страны откровенно и заинтересованно приветствовала приход к власти Андропова и его первые мероприятия по наведению порядка Издание 2-е, исправленное и дополненное Автор Рой Медведев Рой Александрович Медведев родился в Тифлисе В 1938 г его отец - бригадный комиссар Красной Армии, участник гражданской войны - был арестован и в 1941 г погиб на рудниках Колымы Реабилитирован посмертно Р А Медведев в феврале 1943 г был призван.  Серия: Диалог.

An investigation into the politics of consumerism in East Germany during the years between the Berlin Blockade of 1948-49 and the building of the Berlin Wall in 1961, Dictatorship and Demand shows how the issue of consumption constituted a crucial battleground in the larger Cold War struggle Based on research in recently opened East German state ожзою and party archives, this book depicts a regime caught between competing pressures While East Germany's leaders followed a Soviet model, which fetishized productivity in heavy industry and prioritized the production of capital goods over consumer goods, they nevertheless had to contend with the growing allure of consumer abundance in West Germany The usual difficulties associated with satisfying consumer demand in a socialist economy acquired a uniquely heightened political urgency, as millions of East Germans fled across the open border A new vision of the East-West conflict emerges, one fought as much with washing machines, televisions, and high fashion as with political propaganda, espionage, and nuclear weapons Dictatorship and Demand deepens our understanding of the Cold War.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 310 стр ISBN 067401698X.

Niche Tourism examines one of the fastest growing areas within the tourism sector This book provides an integrated picture of speciality/niche tourism as a whole looking at both the 'macro' and 'micro' niche area It has a comprehensive theoretical framework, and discusses initiatives, policies and strategies adopted internationally With ожзпж an emphasis on linking theory to practice, it is underpinned by up-to-date international case studies from around the world Divided into 3 parts, it covers a variety of aspects under the headings of special interest tourism, tradition and culture base tourism and activity-based tourism * The only book to provide an integrated picture of speciality/niche tourism as a whole * Examines one of the fastest growing areas of the tourism sector * Looks at a vast array of aspects of tourism from dark tourism, looking at 'ground zero' in the US, gastronomic tourism in the Yarra Valley Australia, to tribal tourism in Africa.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 288 стр ISBN 075066133X.

The Master of Seventh Avenue is the definitive biography of David Dubinsky (1892-1982), one of the most controversial and influential labor leaders in 20th-century America A "character" in the truest sense of the word, Dubinsky was both revered and reviled, but never dull, conformist, or bound by convention A Jewish labor radical, ожзпп Dubinsky fled czarist Poland in 1910 and began his career as a garment worker and union agitator in New York City He quickly rose through the ranks of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) and became its president in 1932 Dubinsky led the ILGWU for thirty-four years, where he championed "social unionism," which offered workers benefits ranging from health care to housing Moving beyond the realm of the ILGWU, Dubinsky also played a leading role in the American Federation of Labor (AFL), particularly during World War II A staunch anti-communist, Dubinsky worked tirelessly to rid the American labor movement of communists and fellow-travelers Robert D Parmet also chronicles Dubinsky's influential role in local, national, and international politics An extraordinary personality whose life and times present a fascinating lens into the American labor movement, Dubinsky leaps off the pages of this meticulously researched and vividly detailed biography.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 456 стр ISBN 0814767117.

Book Description "One of the most helpful sections features the elements of a good manicure and pedicure, aided by great close-up color photographs and professional tips Directions are clear, relying primarily on visually arresting photographs "--Booklist Beautiful nails--whether natural or extended, glittery or jeweled--are ожзпт at your fingertips No matter what the occasion, whatever style of clothes you're wearing, there's a stunning design here to complement it Silver polish and a diagonal line of rhinestones shine and shimmer, while candy-pink polish covered with lace results in a delicate, textured effect Whole-nail decals are a quick way to make a glamorous statement when you coordinate them with an outfit or accessories Or make an even more dramatic impression with airbrushing or false nails Bonus: advice on nail care, polishes, manicures and pedicures, and more.  2005 г 112 стр ISBN 1402720270.

The time when "fashion" was defined by French designers whose clothes could be afforded only by elite has ended Now designers take their cues from mainstream consumers and creativity is channeled more into mass-marketing clothes than into designing them Indeed, one need look no further than the Gap to see proof of this In The End of Fashion, ожзпц Wall Street Journal, reporter Teri Agins astutely explores this seminal change, laying bare all aspects of the fashion industry from manufacturing, retailing, anmd licensing to image making and financing Here as well are fascinating insider vignettes that show Donna Karan fighting with financiers, the rivalry between Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger, and the commitment to haute conture that sent Isaac Mizrahi's business spiraling Автор Teri Agins.  Издательство: HarperCollins Publishers, 2000 г Мягкая обложка, 342 стр ISBN 0-06-095820-0.

From one of today's most eminent thinkers--a piercing examination of poverty in the modern age If "being poor" once derived its meaning from the condition of being unemployed, today it draws its meaning primarily from the plight of a flawed consumer This distinction truly makes a difference in the way poverty is experienced and in the ожзпы chances to redeem its misery This absorbing book traces this change, and makes an inventory of its social consequences It also considers ways of fighting back advancing poverty and mitigating its hardships, and tackles the problems of poverty in its present form The new edition features: Up-to-date coverage of the progress made by key thinkers in the field A discussion of recent work on redundancy, disposability, and exclusion Explorations of new theories of workable solutions to poverty Students of sociology, politics, and social policy will find this to be an invaluable text on the changing significance and implications of an enduring social problem.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 144 стр ISBN 033521598X.

Во второй том сборника вошла поэия таких польских мастеров слова XIX - XX веков, как: А Аснык, М Конопницкая, В Гомулицкий, В Свенцицкий, Б Червенский, Я Каспрович, С Выспянский и другие ожзрж Сохранность издания хорошая Сохранность суперобложки удовлетворительная Авторы (показать всех авторов) Влодзимеж Слободник Констант Ильдефонс Галчинский Konstanty Ildefons Galczynski Адам Аснык.  Букинистическое издание Сохранность: Хорошая Издательство: Государственное издательство художественной литературы, 1963 г Суперобложка, 502 стр Тираж: 10000 экз Формат: 70x108/32 (~130х165 мм).

Эта книга является продолжением романа "Знахарь" Талантливый хирург, человек редкой души, Рафал Вильчур становится объектом разнузданной травли, организованной его ожзрл бывшим учеником, ближайшим коллегой профессором Добранецким Вынужденный покинуть Варшаву, Вильчур возвращается в глухую приграничную деревушку, где волей судьбы уже провел несколько лет и где его знали как знахаря Здесь развиваются дальнейшие события романа, в центре которого жизнь профессора Вильчура - жизнь, полная любви к людям и самопожертвования Автор Тадеуш Доленга-Мостович Tadeusz Dolega-Mostowicz.  Букинистическое издание Сохранность: Хорошая Издательство: МЕТ, 1994 г Твердый переплет, 496 стр ISBN 985-6021-07-3 Тираж: 50000 экз Формат: 84x108/32 (~130х205 мм).

Praise for The Power of an Hour "The master at getting what you want from others now tells us how to get what we want from ourselves! This is really a great book, and I recommend it highly-for you, for your team, and for your children " -Bob Burg, author, Endless Referrals "If you want to make predictable, systematic change in your life ожзрп or your business, buy this book Each chapter is a stand-alone system that results in powerful change fast " -David Hancock, The Entrepreneurial Publisher, CEO, Morgan James Publishing "Dave's methods helped me take my business from $0 to $10 million in sales If you're a creative business owner who wants total focus and massive success, run, don't walk, and get this book!" -Stephanie Frank, author, The Accidental Millionaire "The Power of an Hour is a mighty powerful way to sort out your financesby first sorting out yourself!" -Mark Joyner, #1 bestselling author, The Irresistible Offer "The disease of the twenty-first century, no matter who you are or what you do,is Time Deficit Disorder Dave Lakhani offers a brilliant solution in this book Get it and take the cure-you'll be surprised how much better you feel!" -David Garfinkel, author, Customers on Demand.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 224 стр ISBN 0471780936.

It took a sleeping pill to get a somnolent company up and running The drug was Calmpose-Ranbaxy's answer to Roche's Valium-and its launch in 1969 was the hitherto unknown company's first step on the long road to global stardom Bhupesh Bhandari, a business journalist who has followed the company closely for over a decade, traces Ranbaxy's growth ожзрф in the backdrop of the global pharmaceutical business The Ranbaxy Story sets down, for the first time, Ranbaxy's remarkable journey from a distributor of medicine to a multinational corporation, deriving over eighty percent of its business from outside India It is also the story of the Singh family, of Bhai Mohan Singh's dogged pursuit to expand the company's operations during the licence-permit-quote Raj, and of Dr Parvinder Singh who was convinced way back in the 1970s that Ranbaxy's destiny lay in the international market.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 248 стр ISBN 067005786X.

The most contaminated nuclear plant in the country, Rocky Flats was an environmental disaster and the site of rampant worker unrest Although it was estimated that it would take 70 years and $36 billion to clean up and close the facility, something stunning happened Now on its way to becoming a wildlife refuge, the project is running 60 years ahead ожзрш of schedule and $30 billion under budget In Making the Impossible Possible, Kim Cameron explains how this remarkable performance was achieved — and how it can be replicated Using numerous first-hand accounts and public records, Cameron draws a number of leadership guidelines that can be applied to any business This fascinating and thoroughly researched case study concludes by revealing the ten leadership principles responsible for the Rocky Flats turnaround — and in doing so, provides a means for other organizations to harness the lessons of this astonishing success.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 250 стр ISBN 1576753905.

This book starts from the proposition that frameworks used in business strategy lack realism because they are built on equilibrium-based foundations carried over from the domain of neoclassical economics Mathews proposes instead a conceptual framework consistent with the turbulence found in real economies, and brings strategizing into ожзря conformity with such phenomena as innovation and technological change, network formation, capture of substitution effects in modular systems, and many other interesting features of modern economies that are passed over by mainstream equilibrium-based analysis This new framework is based on the way firms assemble resources into a distinctive bundle, then build activities out of these resources to generate revenue, and link the resources to the activities through routines created and administered by management.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 280 стр ISBN 0804754837.

The distinguished sociologist Richard Sennett surveys major differences between earlier forms of industrial capitalism and the more global, more febrile, ever more mutable version of capitalism that is taking its place He shows how these changes affect everyday life—how the work ethic is changing; how new beliefs about merit and talent displace ожзсд old values of craftsmanship and achievement; how what Sennett calls “the specter of uselessness” haunts professionals as well as manual workers; how the boundary between consumption and politics is dissolving In recent years, reformers of both private and public institutions have preached that flexible, global corporations provide a model of freedom for individuals, unlike the experience of fixed and static bureaucracies Max Weber once called an “iron cage ” Sennett argues that, in banishing old ills, the new-economy model has created new social and emotional traumas Only a certain kind of human being can prosper in unstable, fragmentary institutions: the culture of the new capitalism demands an ideal self oriented to the short term, focused on potential ability rather than accomplishment, willing to discount or abandon past experience In a concluding section, Sennett examines a more durable form of self hood, and what practical initiatives could counter the pernicious effects of “reform ”.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 224 стр ISBN 030010782X.

Составитель: Эдуард Хруцкий Все авторы Сборник остросюжетных произведений польских авторов Роман Ю Хена «Тост» рассказывает о борьбе за установление правопорядка в первые ожзсй послевоенные годы В повести Р Братного «Тают снега» показана трагическая судьба человека, вынужденного вновь взяться за оружие, хотя большая война только что кончилась В романе Б Навроцкой «Останови часы в одиннадцать» исследуется вопрос о том, к чему может привести приговор, вынесенный человеком, а не государством В повести З Ненацкого «Трость с секретом», казалось бы, обычная покупка старинной трости оборачивается цепью загадочных и трагических событий Содержание Юзеф Хен Роман Братны Барбара Навроцкая Збигнев Ненацкий Авторы (показать всех авторов) Юзеф Хен Роман Братны Барбара Навроцкая.  Серия: Детектив Приключения Фантастика.

On a landscape that seems to be transforming itself with every new technology, marketing tactic, or investment strategy, businesses rush to embrace change by trading in their competencies or shifting their focus altogether All in the name of innovation But this endless worrying, wriggling, and trend watching only alienates companies from whatever ожзсм it is they really do best In the midst of the headlong rush to think "outside the box," the full engagement responsible for true innovation is lost New consultants, new packaging, new marketing schemes, or even new CEOs are no substitute for the evolution of our own expertise as individuals and as businesses Indeed, for all their talk about innovation, most companies today are still scared to death of it To Douglas Rushkoff, this disconnect is not only predictable but welcome It marks the happy end of a business cycle that began as long ago as the Renaissance, and ended with the renaissance in creativity and collaboration we're going through today The age of mass production, mass media, and mass marketing may be over, but so, too, is the alienation it engendered between producers and consumers, managers and employees, executives and shareholders, and, worst of all, businesses and their own core values and competencies American enterprise, in particular, is at a crossroads Having for too long replaced innovation with acquisitions, tactics, efficiencies, and ad campaigns, many businesses have dangerously lost touch with the process -- and fun -- of discovery "American companies are obsessed with window dressing," Rushkoff writes, "because they're reluctant, no, afraid to look at whatever it is they really do and evaluate it from the inside out When things are down, CEOs look to consultants and marketers to rethink, rebrand, or repackage whatever it is they are selling, when they should be getting back on the factory floor, into the stores, or out to the research labs where their product is actually made, sold, or conceived " Rushkoff backs up his arguments with a myriad of intriguing historical examples as well as familiar gut checks -- from the dumbwaiter and open source to Volkswagen and The Gap -- in this accessible, thought-provoking, and immediately applicable set of insights Here's all the help innovators of this era need to reconnect with their own core competencies as well as the passion fueling them.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 336 стр ISBN 0060758694.

Unless Europe takes action soon, its further economic and political decline is almost inevitable, economists Alberto Alesina and Francesco Giavazzi write in this provocative book Without comprehensive reform, continental Western Europe's overprotected, overregulated economies will continue to slow--and its political influence will ожзсс become negligible This doesn't mean that Italy, Germany, France, and other now-prosperous countries will become poor; their standard of living will remain comfortable But they will become largely irrelevant on the world scene In The Future of Europe, Alesina and Giavazzi (themselves Europeans) outline the steps that Europe must take to prevent its economic and political eclipse Europe, the authors say, has much to learn from the market liberalism of America Europeans work less and vacation more than Americans; they value job stability and security above all Americans, Alesina and Giavazzi argue, work harder and longer and are more willing to endure the ups and downs of a market economy Europeans prize their welfare states; Americans abhor government spending America is a melting pot; European countries--witness the November 2005 unrest in France--have trouble absorbing their immigrant populations If Europe is to arrest its decline, Alesina and Giavazzi warn, it needs to adopt something closer to the American free-market model for dealing with these issues Alesina and Giavazzi's prescriptions for how Europe should handle worker productivity, labor market regulation, globalization, support for higher education and technology research, fiscal policy, and its multiethnic societies are sure to stir controversy, as will their eye-opening view of the European Union and the euro But their wake-up call will ring loud and clear for anyone concerned about the future of Europe and the global economy.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 224 стр ISBN 0262012324.

In the skateboard universe the evolution of riding technique, skateboard decks, graphics and art are well documented Until now, however, skateboard shoes have received little attention Made for Skate tells the story of skateboard footwear as seen through the eyes of those who lived it Along with the classics by companies such as Vans, Airwalk, ожзсш Etnies, and Duffs it features hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind shoes that emerged throughout almost five decades of skate history - all photographed superlatively This book provides an exhaustive overview of the history and styles of skate shoes and is based on the collection of the Museum of Skateboard History in Stuttgart, Germany Discover, for instance, why the legendary Bones Brigade had to scrounge for shoes at the height of their fame and how key design features such as the lace saver provided protection and functionality Skate personalities we meet include Stacy Peralta, Lance Mountain, Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen, Steve Caballero, Natas Kaupas, Don Brown, Paul Rodriguez, Chad Muska, Mike Vallely, Adrian Lopez, Mark Gonzalez, Tim Gavin, and many more Shoe designers featured include James Arizumi, Jeremy Fish, Andy Howell and Todd Bratrud.  2009 г Твердый переплет, 400 стр ISBN 1584233486.

In "The Oil Factor", Stephen Leeb accurately predicted the current oil shortage and showed how savvy investors could profit But now the world is facing an energy crisis of unparalled scope and the recent surge in oil prices is only the tip of the iceberg With meticulous research and analysis, Leeb shows that due to strong competition from ожзта India and China for the world's oil reserves, prices could soon top an astounding $200 a barrel, bringing an economic collapse for which most countries and investors are ill-prepared Now, in this groundbreaking book, Leeb shows how this crisis will affect you but how savvy investing can turn these dire times into financial gain Авторы Стивен Либ Stephen Leeb Glen Strathy Glen Strathy.  Издательство: Business Plus, 2006 г Суперобложка, 224 стр ISBN 0446579785 Язык: Английский.

"Grand Scale" brings to light rare surviving examples of mural-size prints - a Renaissance art form nearly lost from historical record The most famous sixteenth-century woodcuts, engravings, and etchings were those done on an intimate scale Yet artists also worked in an entirely different category of print production, producing ожзтй mural-size prints that sometimes reached as high as ten feet This handsome book, which features nearly fifty examples from Italy, Germany, France and the Netherlands, explores these multi-block woodcut and multi-plate engraving ensembles as vital contributions to the visual culture of their time Comprising five essays, "Grand Scale" documents the relationship of monumental prints to the history of prints in general and also to mapmaking, painting, and book illustration, while addressing image design and modular printing from multiple, repeating blocks.  2009 г Твердый переплет, 176 стр ISBN 0300138792.

Together, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau put the fun in dysfunctional, working jointly in 11 memorable, often classic, cinematic pairings At odds onscreen, the two become best friends off a friendship that enhanced every frame of film they appeared in side by side Jack & Walter follows the intersection of Lemmon and Matthau s careers, starting ожзтс in 1966 with their first screen-pairing in The Fortune Cookie and continuing through their last laugh filled romp in The Odd Couple II in 1998 With Lemmon representing America's favorite everyman and Matthau characterizing the beloved grouchy brother-in-law, the dynamic duo made millions of moviegoers smile every time the two appeared in darkened theatres across the nation if not the world Though both had remarkable solo careers, together their work cemented their positions in Hollywood history as the last great comedy team of the 20th Century In recognition of the pair's remarkable cinematic achievements, author Ben Costello who became their life-long fan after meeting Lemmon on two memorable occasions and corresponding with Matthau produced this memorable testament to the friends who made each motion picture come alive With complete biographies of both Lemmon and Matthau, full credits and storylines for all 11 films, more than 100 publicity and behind-the-scenes photographs, and memories from co-workers and co-stars including some of Hollywood's biggest stars, Jack & Walter: The Films Of Lemmon & Matthau will be a favorite for fans and historians alike.  2009 г Твердый переплет, 165 стр ISBN 1589851188.

Though the world's population continues to grow, total fertility rates are dropping below replacement level in many parts of the world The Baby Bust, a landmark book of essays by demographic, economic, and political science experts, examines the global birth dearth and its causes, implications, and policy options Focusing in large part on the ожзтщ United States, this book also includes data from Europe and Japan and makes important comparisons between the three regions It concludes with suggestions for making America's future sound and prosperous, through the regularization and legalization of appropriate levels of immigration; enhancing governmental efforts to increase productivity; and finally, ending the present waste of so many underutilized members of the workforce, particularly minorities and the poor Visit our website for sample chapters!.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 240 стр ISBN 0742538559.

The impossible people who make life’s journey so difficult are everywhere—at the office, in restaurants, on airplanes, living next door, members of your own family They’re • your “nothing is ever good enough” boss • the “no price is ever low enough” client • the next-door neighbor who redefines the meaning of paranoia • ожзуб the maA®tre d’ who looks through you as if you don’t exist • the father-in-law who you know is always thinking about how much better a life his Janey or Joey would have if only married to someone other than you Ron Shapiro and Mark Jankowski give you a simple and highly effective 4-point plan for dealing with all of them and more—N I C E Their system shows you how to neutralize your emotions so you don’t just react but act purposefully and wisely It enables you to identify the type of bully, tyrant, or impossible person you’re facing—the situationally difficult (something has happened that turns an otherwise reasonable person into a temporary terror); the strategically difficult (she has empirical evidence that being difficult is a strategy that gets results); or simply difficult (being difficult is his 24/7 M O ) Then you’ll learn how to shape the outcome by controlling the encounter and, finally, how to get “unstuck” by exploring your options Using colorful stories from all walks of life— “He called me the scum of the earth and it went downhill from there,” “First, lock all your vendors in a small room,” and “The boss from hell”—the authors bring their lessons to life, from business life to family life.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 288 стр ISBN 1400050111.