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Small Things Considered: Why There Is No Perfect Design

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Why has the durable paper shopping bag been largely replaced by its flimsy plastic counterpart? What circuitous chain of improvements led to such innovations as the automobile cup holder and the swiveling vegetable peeler? With the same relentless curiosity and lucid, witty prose he brought to his earlier books, Henry Petroski looks at some of our most familiar objects and reveals that they are, in fact, works in progress. For there can never be an end to the quest for the perfect design.
To illustrate his thesis, Petroski tells the story of the paper drinking cup, which owes its popularity to the discovery that water glasses could carry germs. He pays tribute to the little plastic tripod that keeps pizza from sticking to the box and analyzes the numerical layouts of telephones and handheld calculators. Small Things Considered is Petroski at his most trenchant and provocative, casting his eye not only on everyday artifacts but on their users as well.

Herbs by Houghton Mifflin Publishing, ISBN 0395873355

Both the Taylor's Guides to individual plant groups and the Taylor's Weekend Guides on basic techniques and popular gardening styles are highly acclaimed and well established. We now enthusiastically add a quick-reference series for readers who don't have the time or the experience to do their own research. Taylor's 50 Best books highlight the most attractive foolproof plants and include detailed information that every gardener needs in order to grow them. Color photos, full-color drawings, and growing tips make each plant entry useful and complete. Six books introduce the series and cover the most popular plants for backyard gardeners: perennials for sun, perennials for shade, herbs and edible flowers, roses, shrubs, and trees. Herbs by Houghton Mifflin Publishing, ISBN 0395873355
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In Vivo NMR Spectroscopy: Principles and Techniques by Robin A. de Graaf, ISBN 0471983659

This is the first book in the field of in vivo NMR to cover in depth the technical and basic biophysical aspects of the technique. The contents of the book are appropriate to both beginners and experienced users of in vivo NMR spectroscopy. The book has also a practical setup, allowing readers to incorporate the presented concepts into their own MR research. An extensive treatment of radiofrequency pulses is given, together with several tables and recipes for their generation. A practical approach is followed in describing spatial localization and the pros and cons of all known water-suppression techniques. In addition, 2-D NMR, magnetic resonance imaging, spectroscopic imaging, spectral editing and many basic principles are explained and illustrated using practical examples. Several tables containing basic biophysical information, such as resonance frequencies, diffusion coefficients, relaxation constants, and absolute concentrations are also presented. The educational and practical character... In Vivo NMR Spectroscopy: Principles and Techniques by Robin A. de Graaf, ISBN 0471983659
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SpanishWeek Three by Penton Overseas Inc, ISBN 1591252873

The unique Speak in a Week format simplifies a complete Spanish language course and presents important concepts in short, easy-to-digest bites. Each Week presents eight illustrated lessons plus additional helpful resource material. Each illustrated lesson page shows objects and interactions, with Spanish on one side and English on the other. Each lesson builds on the previous lessons and just one short week takes you from beginner to managing basic needs and conversation. Each additional Week adds new grammar material, handy language and cultural information, plus useful quick reference material. Each Speak in a Week volume comes in a sturdy fold-up, fold-out case, with a removable soft cover book, and CD for correct native pronunciation and Spanish aural comprehension. SpanishWeek Three by Penton Overseas Inc, ISBN 1591252873
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Great Rope and Ring Tricks by Bruce Smith, ISBN 0806971797

It's "knot" hard to make magic! Just take a rope and a ring, learn some one-handed and slip knots, and abracadabra: you're doing the Equal Unequal Rope trick, Appear-ring, the Shoelace Rope Tie, a variety of simple escapes, and other amazing effects. Great Rope and Ring Tricks by Bruce Smith, ISBN 0806971797
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The Maverick Room: Poems

With its defiance for any one tradition or voice, Thomas Sayers Ellis's debut becomes a powerful argument against monotony
" A dream. A democracy. A savage liberty.
" And yet another anthem and yet another heaven
"and yet another party wants you.
" Wants you wants you wants you.
--from "Groovallegiance"

In one poem, Thomas Sayers Ellis prognosticates, "Pretty soon, the Age of the Talk Show / Will slip on a peel left in the avant- gutter." The result is "The Maverick Room, the testing ground of determination and serendipity, where call-and-response becomes Steinian echo becomes Post-Soul percussive pleasure becomes a bootlegged recording hustled out of a D.C. go-go club.

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Encyclopedia of Juvenile Justice

The contributors consistently present complex material with a readable style relatively free of technical jargon. Accordingly, this outstanding reference work is highly recommended for school and public library collections, as well as academic libraries and criminal justice collections. --REFERENCE & USER SERVICES QUARTERLY There is no comparable work. Useful for anyone doing research in the field of juvenile justice. Highly recommended. --CHOICE ?What makes this work truly usable is its... Encyclopedia of Juvenile Justice Plastic slip cover
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Strategic Thinking

Learn how to plan, develop, and implement dynamic business and team strategies with Strategic Thinking. This concise and informative guide shows you how to identify the route to success by gathering and analyzing key information, setting short- and long-term objectives, developing your team-leadership skills, predicting future trends, and maintaining a flexible approach. It covers the essential tools of strategic management, from SWOT analysis and feasibility studies to budgeting forecasts and... Plastic slip cover Strategic Thinking
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The Tangled Wing: Biological Constraints on the Human Spirit by Melvin Konner, ISBN 0805072799

A vital updating of a seminal work of science
First published to great acclaim twenty years ago, T"he Tangled Wing has become required reading for anyone interested in the biological roots of human behavior. Since then, revolutions have taken place in genetics, molecular biology, and neuroscience. All of these innovations have been brought into account in this greatly expanded edition of a book originally called an "overwhelming achievement" by "The Times Literary Supplement.
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Red Wing Stoneware by Dan DePasquale, ISBN 0891452346

Kitchen stoneware, crocks, jugs, churns, and much more are featured in this full-color value guide. A special marks section as well as hundreds of photos make Red Wing Stoneware indispensable. 2004 values. Red Wing Stoneware by Dan DePasquale, ISBN 0891452346 slipcovers wing Plastic slip cover Small Things Considered: Why There Is No Perfect Design
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Bo Diddley - Bo Knows Bo

Track Listing: Gun Slinger You Can`t Judge A Book By Its Cover Hey! Bo Diddley Doing The Crawdaddy Road Runner Diddling Diddling Daddy Diddy Wah Diddy Crackin` Up Who Do You Love Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Bo Diddley - Bo Knows Bo Plastic slip cover
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