http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Electric bikes and electric scooters http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Get ahead in the business - be the engineer everyone wants to hire - achieve success with the very best recordings. Tim Crich s bestselling Recording Tips for Engineers provides the knowledge you need to rise to the top. From years of experience working with big name rock stars, Tim Crich shares his expertise and gives you all the essential insider tips and short cuts. Great for engineers of all levels, this guide is packed with simple and practical advice using real life studio situations. The bulleted lists and clear illustrations will save you valuable time and allow for fast in session reference. Includes: * Tips on proper microphone choice, setup and placement * Full sections on equalization and compression methods * Guidance on recording drums, guitars and vocals * Advice on creating professional mixes * Best ways to take control of your recording environment * Packed with insider tips and short-cuts to achieve the very best recordings * Written in a concise and entertaining style for fast, in-session reference * Learn from an experienced pro who has worked on records by the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, KISS, Billy Joel, US, David Bowie, Bon Jovi and many more! Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93918.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Dr. Carly Cambridge, wildlife biologist, returns to the Texas Gulf Coast to manage the latest Habitats for Nature project, restoring the woods and wetlands to their natural state. She is devoted to the environmental cause with a passion usually reserved for a lover--something she hasn't had since a disastrous love affair ten years earlier. Having sworn off women and relationships, Carly is perfectly content to live her life alone while she focuses on her latest project. Wildlife photographer Pat Ryan is duped into volunteering her talents to the cause, but she wants no part of the overzealous Dr. Cambridge. While they spend most of their time sparring and bickering, an early season hurricane finds them fighting nature--instead of each other--to save the wetlands and the birds that brought them together. Soon Carly finds her heart opening, little by little, and struggles to ignore the feelings that are growing between them. And Pat, always searching for that certain someone to take her breath away, can't believe for a moment that the woman she's been waiting for could possibly be Carly. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93917.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Imagine America on the first day of the 21st century. At the break of dawn, a thousand space ships descend from the sky, landing on the shores of the East Coast, bearing treasures of gold, safe nuclear power and detoxifying agents that could pay all debts and save the earth`s environment. In exchange for these goods, guaranteed to rescue America from the excesses of its past, the Space Traders want just one thing -- to take all African Americans back to their home star. What would our leaders do? White Americans were once capable of rationalizing Black slavery; would they be capable of justifying the trade of all African Americans to space, to improve their own lot on earth? The situation is a chilling fantasy. But for Derrick Bell, the prominent civil rights activist and former Harvard Law School Professor, the danger is very real. In Faces at the Bottom of the Well: The Permanence of Racism, Bell uses allegory and historical example to argue that racism has always been an integral, permanent and indestructible component of American society. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93916.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Invertebrate Zoology is an enormously diverse field, providing a rich array of astonishing organisms worthy of study. INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY:A Laboratory Manual, Sixth Edition, is designed to excite your interest in this amazing and wonderful world, but not to satiate that interest. The manual is your invitation to participate in a learner-centered laboratory, an environment that allows you to make first-hand discoveries about invertebrates. The manual is your guide through your studies, asking you to see the organisms in new ways. The manual does not tell you all that there is to see and know, nor does it give you the quick answer. To paraphrase George Perkins Marsh, in this manual it is our aim to stimulate thought and observation, but not satisfy curiosity, and it is no part of our purpose to save the student from the labor of thought. The cover photograph of the jellyfish shown, is symbolic of this pedagogy; while the jellyfish is transparent, the invertebrate must be studied to glean it`s secrets. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93915.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93914.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 A treasure chest of proven labor-savers that can help you get those pesky maintenance chores done faster--so you can get out on the water and play. Here are 1,001 tested tips from Boating Magazine's maintenance expert, giving super-effective yet environmentally friendly ways to clean and maintain all your boat's systems: deck, hull, cabin, engine, bilge, electrical systems, tanks, and gear. Stop working on your boat and go boating! Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93913.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 There is no better time than the present to give the past a future. LifeCatching is about the many ways people save personal histories in today`s multimedia environment. Using real life anecdotes, Barbara Tabach and Polly Clark take a comprehensive look at popular hobbies and technologies, offer practical tips, and demonstrate the priceless value of lifecatching. Readers will delight in the human stories and be inspired to capture the memories before they simply fade away. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93912.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Throughout his award-winning photographic career, Philippe Bourseiller has recorded the splendors of untamed nature, from the immensities of the ice floe to the fury of the volcano, from the vast open spaces of Patagonia to the aridity of the Sahara. This experience has given him unique insight into both the richness and the fragility of our environment. In 365 Ways to Save the Earth, he takes the reader on a daily journey through our planet, revealing its hidden face. For every day of the year he presents a stunning photograph and a simple, environment-friendly action that enables the reader to participate in the protection of planet Earth. Philippe Bourseiller is a true field photographer whose talents as a climber, caver, and diver enable him to move easily through the extreme environments that he frequents and, as we see in these pages, return with extraordinary images. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93911.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Accessorize your home decor while you help the environment with this ban grass and rubber rug Area rug is hand-woven from renewable ban grass and recycled rubber This floor rug is texturally rich and very durable Rug is flat weave, reversible and designed for high traffic areas Rug features shades of golden brown with stripes of black rubber Spot clean only Traditional Styling Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces. All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo. Imported http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93910.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Accessorize your home decor while you help the environment with this ban fiber rug Area rug is hand-woven from renewable ban grass This floor rug is texturally rich and very durable Rug is flat weave, reversible and designed for high traffic areas Rug features shades of brown colored ban fibers Spot clean only Contemporary Styling Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces. All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo. Imported http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93909.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Accessorize your home decor while you help the environment with this ban grass rug Area rug is hand-woven from renewable ban grass This floor rug is texturally rich and very durable Rug is flat weave, reversible and designed for high traffic areas Rug features shades of tan and celery colored ban fibers Spot clean only Traditional Styling Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces. All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo. Imported http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93908.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 We are all involved in relationships. Indeed, we are all in relationship with everything and everyone, all of the time. We have a relationship with ourselves, with our family, with our environment, with our work, with each other. Everything that we know and experience about ourselves, we understand within the context created by our relationships.For this reason, relationships are sacred--all relationships. And somewhere within the deepest reaches of our heart and soul, we know it. That is why we yearn so for relationships--and for relationships of meaning. It is also, no doubt, why we have such trouble with them. At some level, we must be very clear how much is at stake. Yet it is possible to have joyful relationships, and the extraordinary insights in the Conversations with God books show us how.NEALE DONALD WALSCH ON RELATIONSHIPS is inspirational, humorous, and practical. Neale examines the patterns that hinder our ability to build and maintain successful relationships; teaches us to move beyond restrictive ways of relating; and explores different types of relationships--with God, with self, with others demonstrating how they all affect and enhance each other.If you want help in understanding relationships, here is a usable, powerful--and entertaining--key to opening the door to awareness. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93907.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 A practical workbook for parents who want to improve the eyesight of their children-and themselves? Includes detailed instructions for reversing the most common eyesight problem of blur? Presents over 90 playful and creative exercises that apply to age groups from infant to adult? Offers practical information on dealing with doctors and common diagnoses? Includes tips on how nutrition, environment, and daily habits can improve eyesight? New Edition of Help Your Child to Perfect Eyesight Without Glasses? 213 bandw illustrationsHow to Improve Your Child`s Eyesight Naturally should be a staple reference book for every household with children and adults who wish to preserve and improve their eyesight. This comprehensive resource teaches parents how to develop personalized programs for their child`s specific vision needs, from erasing astigmatism to removing the need for glasses at all.Filled with practical and imaginative exercises as well as ideas on how to keep these tasks fun for children, this book offers everything parents need to improve a child`s vision: detailed instructions for reversing eyesight blur, creative activities appropriate for each age group, tips for adjusting living environments to support healthy vision, easy-to-understand explanations of common diagnoses, and hints for dealing with doctors. The 90 scientifically based vision games, such as Zoo Train and Birds on a Wire, are fun, age-appropriate, and include corresponding songs to reinforce good visual habits. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93906.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 This book provides a comprehensive, empirically supported group counseling program for youngsters at risk for academic, behavioral, and emotional difficulties. Designed for implementation in the span of a school semester, the curriculum has been shown to foster competence in areas crucial to successful development, including problem solving, violence prevention, and interpersonal skill-building. The book first presents an overview of program goals and methods and describes how to set up groups, select members, and promote a trusting, supportive environment. Step-by-step guidelines for conducting each session are then delineated. Described are a wealth of engaging activities and discussions that facilitate exploration of such vital issues as educational goals, ethnic identity, prejudice and discrimination, peer pressure, and family relationships. Appendices contain reproducible materials in both English and Spanish, including consent forms, pregroup and postgroup assessments, and student game cards, worksheets, and handouts. The book is designed for maximum ease of use with a large format and lay-flat binding. This innovative curriculum is ideal for use with youngsters dealing with family distress, academic problems, exposure to violence, and socioeconomic disadvantage. It can be implemented by school psychologists and counselors; other mental health professionals and administrative school personnel; teachers; and advanced graduate students in education, social work, and psychology. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93905.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Praise for Creating Value through Corporate Restructuring andquot;A helpful reference guide for managers facing the complex operational and financial issues raised in todayand#146;s competitive environment. Gilsonand#146;s case studies provide a real-world context against which corporate leaders can plan their restructuring strategies.andquot;and#150;Arthur B. Newman, Senior Managing Director, The Blackstone Group andquot;Stuart Gilsonand#146;s analytical case studies have demystified the battle of enterprise valuations in financial distress and buyout situations. It is a must-read for understanding the restructuring and buyout arena. I highly recommend this book.andquot;and#150;Harvey R. Miller, Senior Partner and Chair of the Business, Finance, and Restructuring Department, Weil, Gotshalandamp; Manges LLP andquot;The economically pivotal process has never before received such a rigorous and well-rounded treatment. Gilson goes far beyond the legal framework of bankruptcy resolution to show how industry-specific factors, conflicting creditor claims, and negotiating stratagems all determine a financially strained companyand#146;s fate. Readers of Creating Value through Corporate Restructuring will gain wisdom that could otherwise be obtained only through many years of direct experience in the field.andquot;and#150;Martin S. Fridson, Chief High-Yield Strategist, Merrill Lynchandamp; Co., Inc. andquot;Creating Value through Corporate Restructuring ably describes the importance and difficulty of designing, executing, and marketing restructuring strategies. The case study format offers the reader an inside look at the real world of corporate restructuring. With this book, Gilson provides a useful blueprint for tackling restructuring challenges.andquot;and#150;Jay Alix, Founder and Principal, Jay Alixandamp; Associates andquot;Stuart Gilson has created a much-needed book for practitioners and professors alike. It should be required reading for MBA and PhD students who need to understand... Copyright (C) http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93904.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Clouds play a critical role in the earth`s climate, the general atmospheric circulation, and the global water balance. An understanding of clouds is essential to understanding weather forecasting, atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, atmospheric radiation balance, remote environmental sensing, and potential weather modification. Cloud Dynamics provides a comprehensive explanation of the nature of clouds - what they look like and why, how scientists observe them, the basic physics that underlies them - and a comprehensive discussion of the mechanisms governing each type that occurs in the earth`s atmosphere. Although some prior knowledge of atmospheric dynamics and physics is helpful to the reader`s understanding, the book includes an overview of the necessary prerequisites. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93903.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Learn all you need to know about interviewing for recruitment, from preparing suitable questions and structuring an interview to analyzing information and reaching a decision. Interviewing Skills shows how to choose a new person to fill a post or interview colleagues for a promotion, and it also provides practical techniques to use when interviewing. Power tips help you handle real-life situations and develop first-class interviewing skills that will dramatically improve results.The Essential Manager have sold more than 1.9 million copies worldwide! Experienced and novice managers alike can benefit from these compact guides that slip easily into a briefcase or a portfolio. The topics are relevant to every work environment, from large corporations to small businesses. Concise treatments of dozens of business techniques, skills, methods, and problems are presented with hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams. It is the most exciting and accessible approach to business and self-improvement available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93902.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Designed for both experienced marine cartographers and less technically oriented conservationists, this wide-ranging collection of case studies shows how geographic information system (GIS) software is helping scientists, academics, and other professionals study the world's oceans and seas, map various areas of interest, and help preserve marine ecosystems and habitats. Documented in scientific detail is work that is being done in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Northwest Pacific oceans. This work highlights how geography, maps, and data analysis serve conservation efforts at a time when the world's oceans and seas are increasingly threatened by environmental perils. Also explained is how current theories in marine biology, geology, and conservation--incorporated as they are into GIS-based research systems--are having impacts on marine policies and coastal populations. For less technically oriented readers, this book helps to demonstrate why continued conservation efforts are important and necessary to preserve the world's oceans and seas. For experienced marine cartographers or others with a technical background in this field, the book provides specific descriptions of GIS software applications and includes an extensive list and network of author contact information. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93901.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 A Survival Guide for Art History Students is designed to help students succeed in art history courses. The art history classroom is a unique learning environment that most students first experience in college. Survival Guide is sympathetic to this, offering practical instruction and guidance for every moment in students` coursework, from the initial disorientation of their first art history class (art in the dark) to the challenge of the slide exam. Survival Guide gives practical guidance on how to take notes, write paper assignments, as well as how to study for and take exams. It deals with the kinds of questions that students commonly ask but professors seem hesitant to write about: Isrit art history a gut course?, What in the world do you do with a degree in art history?, Is 500 BC later or earlier than 190 AD?, and How can I take notes and look up at slides at the same time? Designed for student readers, Survival Guide is written in a familiar and engaging tone. The images discussed and illustrated are primarily those of western art from the ancient to modern eras. By focusing on images that are taught in standard art history survey courses, Survival Guide reinforces and builds upon course materials. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93900.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 An expert guide to the new and emerging field of broadband circuits for optical fiber communication This exciting publication makes it easy for readers to enter into and deepen their knowledge of the new and emerging field of broadband circuits for optical fiber communication. The author`s selection and organization of material have been developed, tested, and refined from his many industry courses and seminars. Five types of broadband circuits are discussed in detail: * Transimpedance amplifiers * Limiting amplifiers * Automatic gain control (AGC) amplifiers * Lasers drivers * Modulator drivers Essential background on optical fiber, photodetectors, lasers, modulators, and receiver theory is presented to help readers understand the system environment in which these broadband circuits operate. For each circuit type, the main specifications and their impact on system performance are explained and illustrated with numerical values. Next, the circuit concepts are discussed and illustrated with practical implementations. A broad range of circuits in MESFET, HFET, BJT, HBT, BiCMOS, and CMOS technologies is covered. Emphasis is on circuits for digital, continuous-mode transmission in the 2.5 to 40 Gb/s range, typically used in SONET, SDH, and Gigabit Ethernet applications. Burst-mode circuits for passive optical networks (PON) and analog circuits for hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) cable-TV applications also are discussed. Learning aids are provided throughout the text to help readers grasp and apply difficult concepts and techniques, including: * Chapter summaries that highlight the key points * Problem-and-answer sections to help readers apply their new knowledge * Research directions that point to exciting new technological breakthroughs on the horizon * Product examples that show the performance of actual broadband circuits * Appendices that cover eye diagrams, differential circuits, S parameter Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights re http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93899.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Johansson?s Global Marketing, 4/e utilizes a three-pronged framework to organize the discussion of how to conduct global business: Foreign Entry, Local Marketing, and Global Management. Johansson seeks to develop the varied skills a marketing manager needs to be successful in each of these tasks. The discussion progresses from how to market an existing product outside of the domestic market to how to develop a new product for specific local markets and then broadens the scope to discuss marketing and management topics from a global managerial perspective. Legal, regulatory, political, and cultural, issues are discussed as appropriate throughout the text. Excellent examples and cases, many of which are drawn from the author?s rich international experience, help students move from concept to application. Most International Marketing books have 6-7 separate chapters up front that discuss the legal and regulatory, political, and cultural environments before they begin to discuss global market entry. Johansson presumes that the students have a basic appreciation of these environments and begins the market entry discussion after 3 introductory chapters. The orientation of this text is more managerial and less descriptive. This text is used both as the first course in the undergraduate level and in MBA level courses. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93898.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Every day there is new information about how genes and environment influence brain development and behavior. Neurobehavioral genetics is evolving rapidly, and in this second edition there are new, important methods presented that were not developed or generally used before. The increase of applications of microarrays, for instance, has enabled researchers to address previously intractable problems and to uncover novel potential targets for therapies. Chapters are included on the latest informatics instruments, as well, that help lighten the intellectual load if trying to model how genes work singly and together, and how they are influenced by the environment. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93897.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 According to IDC, over 170,000 new servers were shipped in the first quarter of 2003. That also means that there were potentially more than 170,000 people like you charged with administering these systems without the proper knowledge or training to do so. Linux Shell Scripting with Bash will help you learn to not only get your system up and running quickly by employing the Bash shell, but it will also show you professional scripting solutions through the use of structured programming and standard Linux development tools. The book focuses on the Linux environment, which the shell relies on to function, and the robust Linux tool set, making this book ideal for learning shell scripting. Real-world scripts are included that are readable, extendable and easy to debug. This book is an asset to any Linux user. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93896.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 With over 30,000 copies sold in previous editions, this fourth edition of TCP/IP Clearly Explained stands out more than ever. You still get a practical, thorough exploration of TCP/IP networking, presented in plain language, that will benefit newcomers and veterans alike. The coverage has been updated, however, to reflect new and continuing technological changes, including the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP), the Blocks architecture for application protocols, and the Transport Layer Security Protocol (TLS). The improvements go far beyond the updated material: they also include an all-new approach that examines the TCP/IP protocol stack from the top down, beginning with the applications you may already understand and only then moving deeper to the protocols that make these applications possible. You also get a helpful overview of the life of an Internet packet, covering all its movements from inception to final disposition. If you`re looking for nothing more than information on the protocols comprising TCP/IP networking, there are plenty of books to choose from. If you want to understand TCP/IP networking why the protocols do what they do, how they allow applications to be extended, and how changes in the environment necessitate changes to the protocols there`s only the one you hold in your hands. * Explains clearly and holistically, but without oversimplification the core protocols that make the global Internet possible. * Fully updated to cover emerging technologies that are critical to the present and future of the Internet. * Takes a top-down approach that begins with the familiar application layer, then proceeds to the protocols underlying it, devoting attention to each layer`s specifics. * Divided into organized, easy-to-follow sections on the concepts and fundamentals of networking, Internet applications, transport protocols, the Internet layer and infrastructure, and practical internetworking. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93895.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 There is a large gap between what you learn in college and the practical knowhow demanded in the working environment, running and maintaining electrical equipment and control circuits. Practical Troubleshooting Of Electrical Equipment and Control Circuits focuses on the hands-on knowledge and rules-of-thumb that will help engineers and employers by increasing knowledge and skills, leading to improved equipment productivity and reduced maintenance costs. This book will help engineers and technicians to identify, prevent and fix common electrical equipment and control circuits. The emphasis is on practical issues that go beyond typical electrical principles, providing a tool-kit of skills in solving electrical problems, ranging from control circuits to motors and variable speed drives. The examples in the book are designed to be applicable to any facility. 1.Discover the practical knowhow and rules-of-thumb they don`t teach you in the classroom 2.Diagnose electrical problems `right first time` 3.Reduce downtime Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93894.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 A must read for anyone interested in creating educationally sound campus environments. This book provides both a comprehensive review of environmental theory and practical strategies for enhancing student learning. --Nancy J. Evans, associate professor and coordinator, Higher Education Program, Iowa State University Practitioners and students of all ages will greatly benefit from reading this synthesis of learning environment research and theory. The book draws on an impressively broad array of literature, and yet is organized for practical use. --Will Barratt, associate professor of counseling, Indiana State University Many books explore the effects of environments on people, but there are few that examine the complexities of campus settings and how they contribute to student learning and success. Educating by Design fills the information gap by providing a comprehensive model for creating student-friendly and learning-supportive campus environments. Authors C. Carney Strange and James H. Banning draw from decades of research and experience to present an integrated framework for assessing and understanding academic environments. They describe the key concepts defining effective person-environment interactions and examine how these principles work through four different environmental components: physical, aggregate, organizational, and socially constructed. They also discuss the four conditions for successful learning: inclusion, safety, involvement, and community. Filled with engaging anecdotes and practical examples, this long-awaited volume helps academic administrators and student services professionals to plan effective programs and build supportive learning communities. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93893.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Recording your ideas and observations primarily in pictures instead of words can help you become more creative and constructive on the job, no matter what your level of artistic ability. This show-by-example sourcebook clearly illustrates proven methods and procedures for keeping a highly useful visual notebook. Visual Notes for Architects and Designers demonstrates how to make rapid, notational sketches that serve as visual records for future reference, as well as improve understanding and facilitate the development of ideas. It shows you how to expand your knowledge of a subject beyond what is gained through observation or verbal representation alone. You gain access to simple techniques for collecting, analyzing, and applying information. Crowe and Laseau examine the relationship between note-taking, visualization, and creativity. They give practical guidance on how to develop: Visual acuityand#151;the ability to see more in what you experience Visual literacyand#151;expressing yourself clearly and accurately with sketches Graphic analysisand#151;using sketches to analyze observations Numerous examples demonstrate some of the many uses of visual notes. They help you develop a keener awareness of environments, solve design problems, and even get more out of lectures and presentations. The authors also discuss types of notebooks suitable for taking visual notes. If you want to develop your perceptual and creative skills to their utmost, you will want to follow the strategies outlined in Visual Notes for Architects and Designers. It is a valuable guide for architects, landscape architects, designers, and anyone interested in recording experience in sketch form. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93892.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 This book is about database security and auditing. You will learn many methods and techniques that will be helpful in securing, monitoring and auditing database environments. It covers diverse topics that include all aspects of database security and auditing - including network security for databases, authentication and authorization issues, links and replication, database Trojans, etc. You will also learn of vulnerabilities and attacks that exist within various database environments or that have been used to attack databases (and that have since been fixed). These will often be explained to an internals level. There are many sections which outline the anatomy of an attack before delving into the details of how to combat such an attack. Equally important, you will learn about the database auditing landscape both from a business and regulatory requirements perspective as well as from a technical implementation perspective. * Useful to the database administrator and/or security administrator regardless of the precise database vendor (or vendors) that you are using within your organization. * Has a large number of examples examples that pertain to Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Sybase and even MySQL.. * Many of the techniques you will see in this book will never be described in a manual or a book that is devoted to a certain database product. * Addressing complex issues must take into account more than just the database and focusing on capabilities that are provided only by the database vendor is not always enough. This book offers a broader view of the database environment which is not dependent on the database platform a view that is important to ensure good database security. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93891.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Refactoring has proven its value in a wide range of development projectshelping software professionals improve system designs, maintainability, extensibility, and performance. Now, for the first time, leading agile methodologist Scott Ambler and renowned consultant Pramodkumar Sadalage introduce powerful refactoring techniques specifically designed for database systems. Ambler and Sadalage demonstrate how small changes to table structures, data, stored procedures, and triggers can significantly enhance virtually any database designwithout changing semantics. Youll learn how to evolve database schemas in step with source codeand become far more effective in projects relying on iterative, agile methodologies. This comprehensive guide and reference helps you overcome the practical obstacles to refactoring real-world databases by covering every fundamental concept underlying database refactoring. Using start-to-finish examples, the authors walk you through refactoring simple standalone database applications as well as sophisticated multi-application scenarios. Youll master every task involved in refactoring database schemas, and discover best practices for deploying refactorings in even the most complex production environments. The second half of this book systematically covers five major categories of database refactorings. Youll learn how to use refactoring to enhance database structure, data quality, and referential integrity; and how to refactor both architectures and methods. This book provides an extensive set of examples built with Oracle and Java and easily adaptable for other languages, such as C#, C++, or VB.NET, and other databases, such as DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, and Sybase. Using this books techniques and examples, you can reduce waste, rework, risk, and costand build database Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93890.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 In this thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations , Joan E. Pynes--a respected authority in public administration--demonstrates how strategic human resources management is essential for proactively managing change in an environment of tighter budgets, competition from private organizations, the need to maintain and train a more diverse workforce, and job obsolescence brought about by shifts in technology. Complete with a free online instructor`s manual, this new edition offers current compensation and budgetary guidance and helps practitioners navigate the newest legal and technological challenges and opportunities in human resource management. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93889.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Learn how to quickly and easily identify students with disabilities in your classroom! If you?re a general education teacher with little or no experience in special education, identifying children and adolescents with potential disabilities may seem an impossible task. Until now! Drawing from her experience as an educational psychologist, and general education and special education teacher, Glynis Hannell offers guidelines to help you quickly recognize and categorize the specific characteristics of autism spectrum disorders, emotional-behavioral disorders, cognitive disabilities, speech or language impairment, health-related disabilities, and more. Using the practical checklists and resources in this guide, teachers can quickly and accurately gather key information to determine whether or not individual students need specialized assessment, attention, and services while complying with the law. Organized according to IDEA and internationally accepted criteria, this must-have resource for every classroom shows educators how to Quickly record important information and avoid writing time-consuming reports Incorporate the day-to-day observations of parents and/or therapists Track significant changes over time Recognize the symptoms and underlying causes of specific disorders Know when and how to refer a student for further assessment Request and prepare for an intervention or IEP team meeting Address the learning and environmental needs of students with specific disorders/disabilities in the inclusive or general education classroom setting Discover the telltale signs of Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93888.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Non-Plan explores ways of involving people in the design of their environments - a goal which transgresses political categories of `right` and `left`. Attempts to circumvent planning bureaucracy and architectural inertia have ranged from free-market enterprise zones, to self-build housing, and from squatting to sophisticated technologies of prefabrication. Yet all have shared in a desire to let people shape the built environment they want to live and work in. How can buildings better reflect the needs of their inhabitants? How can cities better facilitate the work and recreation of their many populaces? Modernism had promised a functionalist approach to resolving the architectural needs of the twentieth-century, yet the design of cities and buildings often appears to confound the needs of those who use them - their design and layout being highly regulated by restrictive legislation, planning controls and bureaucracy. Non-Plan considers the theoretical and conceptual frameworks within which architecture and urbanism have sought to challenge entrenched boundaries of control, focusing on the architectural history of the post-war period to the present day. This provocative book will be of interest to architects, planners and students of architecture, design, town-planning and architectural history. Its contributors include architects, critics and historians, including many whose work helped shape the Non-Plan debate during the period. List of contributors: Cedric Price, Benjamin Franks, Elizabeth Lebas, Eleonore Kofman, Ben Highmore, Yona Friedman, Paul Barker, Clara Greed, Barry Curtis, Colin Ward, Ian Horton, John Beck, Chinedu Umenyilora and Malcolm Miles. * A timely and provacative look at radical architecture * Discusses political implicatinos of `non-plan` * Impressive combination of contributors all well known in their field Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93887.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 This text is designed to help students increase their self-awareness and self-esteem and learn how to get along better with others in the workplace environment. Development of three foundational skill areas are highlighted?(a) basic communication skills, (b) thinking skills, and (c) personal qualities such as responsibility, self-esteem, self-management and integrity. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93886.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Effective Teaching with Technology in Higher Education draws on current research and best practice to show how to integrate technology into teaching in higher education. This book provides a comprehensive theoretical and pedagogical foundation for helping instructors make critical decisions about the use of technology within the college curriculum. This practical and much needed resource discusses the relationship between knowledge, learning, teaching, and the nature of media, and shows how this information should inform the use of technology in a teaching environment. The authors introduce a decision model that is based on key criteria for selecting appropriate technologies for teaching in higher education. They also provide guidance for developing and delivering a course using electronic technology and discuss the organizational and technical support structures that are needed to back up instructors using technology. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93885.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Explaining how to overcome the vicious cycle of depression, a collection of helpful strategies reveals how to prepare oneself mentally for working while depressed, how to structure one`s environment to work more easily, how to work effectively with others, how to prevent depression, and more. Original. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93884.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 This book provides advice for new parents on how they can release themselves from the pressures of the modern world, thus allowing their children to set the pace for the family's life. Urging adults to rely more on positive, unhurried interactions with their children, the authors explain how their approach of present parenting helps create a calm, nurturing, and loving home environment. Also addressed is how to handle such stress-inducing issues as pacifier use and temper tantrums. Although written for parents, caregivers and daycare employees could also find helpful, relevant information in this guide. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93883.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Don Gayton's collection of beautifully written and passionate essays has earned him many enthusiastic fans since its first publication in 1990. In The Wheatgrass Mechanism, he writes about the industrialization of our western landscapes and the exploitation of our resources, and tells how the North American prairie has become the most extensively altered biome on the planet. He brings a scientist's understanding to our common landscapes and explores them in a language that is supple and evocative for the lay reader. There is a strong environmental message in The Wheatgrass Mechanism, but this is not just another how-to-save-the-planet book. Gayton goes beyond simple analysis and concern into the realms of culture and myth, attempting to strike a balance between science and imagination that will help us restore our bonds with the Earth. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93882.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Written to help Spanish-speaking children adapt to a new country and environment, a story by popular Hispanic radio talk-show host Dra. Isabel teaches young readers how to cope with their own feelings in a new situation. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93881.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Your guide to glide from campus to career Newsflash! A degree in psychology doesn`t have to lead to a lifetime of listening to patients on couches. Whether you`re a student considering majoring in psychology or already have a degree and want to begin or change your career, this is your guide to exciting opportunities that range from the traditional to the unconventional. The information goes beyond typical job descriptions to include: Advice on college and curriculum choicesand#151;courses, internships, and more Tips to help you land a job you`ll love Profiles of real graduates, their jobs, and how they got them Inside, real-life information from an art therapist, a sports psychologist, a forensic psychologist, a school psychologist, a corporate psychologist, and a community psychologist Overviews of typical salary levels, hours, and work environments Extensive additional resources, including Web sites, professional organizations, periodicals, and more Licensing requirements With this thorough analysis of the field, you can base your education and career decisions on practical information plus the invaluable first-hand insight of professionals who have been there and done that. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93880.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Your guide to glide from campus to career This book helps you get from the lab to life! Whether you`re considering majoring in biology, choosing a college or classes, or already have your degree and your lab coat, this is your definitive guide to diverse career opportunities, some of which you probably haven`t considered. It goes beyond the basics to address specific concerns of biology majors with valuable information, including: Advice on college and curriculum choicesand#151;and#151; courses, internships, advanced degrees, and more Tips to energize and expand your job search Profiles of real graduates, their jobs, and how they got them Eye-opening, objective information from a healthcare professional, education and outreach program manager, zookeeper, science reporter, healthcare attorney, and public health consultant Overviews of typical salary levels, hours, and work environments Extensive additional resources, including Web sites, professional organizations, periodicals, and more Licensing requirements Learn what your peers in the work world like about their jobsand#151;and what they don`t. Learn about the routes they took and the mistakes they made. Then you`ll be prepared to thoroughly examine your options and chart your course to success! Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93879.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 An exploration of the shamanic practice of shape shifting and the story of how learning these techniques helped the author transform from corporate executive to environmental activist. Many indigenous cultures have known the art of shapeshifting: the actual transformation of a human being into another living creature. Lakota Sioux warriors would shapeshift into buffalo to become better hunters and to honor the animal, and Andean shamans transform into plants from the jungle to learn healing power. In this book, author John Perkins examines these ancient shamanic practices and reveals the mental techniques that enable an individual to merge with another living creature. Shapeshifting is also the story of the author's transformation from a corporate utility executive to an environmental activist. oints: Examining the shamanic techniques of becoming the other from different cultures, the author shows how it is within the capability of anyone to transform themselves on this deep level and achieve a true unity with all things. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93878.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Famed relationships expert John Gray--author or the phenomenal bestseller MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS--has finally given in to his fans' requests and written a book about raising children. In this guide, Gray asserts that all children are born good and reasons that it's the parents' responsibility to help their child grow into a respectful, happy adult by providing a nurturing environment that will elicit their child's innate talents. He explains how parents can motivate their child to enjoy cooperation and communication. His Five Messages that Children Need to Learn include It's okay to be different, It's okay to make mistakes, It's okay to express negative emotions, It's okay to want more, and It's okay to say no, but remember Mom and Dad are the bosses. These messages are intended to help a young child develop important interpersonal skills--such as how to forgive, share, delay gratification, and build self-esteem--necessary for a successful, joyous life. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93877.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Breathe new life into the process of evaluating employees. This guide offers easy-to-follow instruction and abundant, real-life examples that will help managers create a more positive and productive work environment. Readers will learn how to motivate employees to greater levels of performance and empower workers to take charge of needed improvements. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93876.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 If you long to reach kids and see their lives changed by God, this comprehensive guide shows you how. Moving to the fundamental purpose of evangelism, discipleship, friendship, ministry and worship, Purpose Driven Youth Ministry uses the experience of Saddleback Church to illustrate what a youth ministry can do. Here are nine basic principles that will help you: -Connect the power of God with an enthusiastic and committed leadership-Define the purpose of your ministry and communicate it effectively-Identify your potential audience-Create programs that reach your audience and fulfill God's purposes-Implement processes that move students to maturity-Enhance your ministry with clearly defined values-Team up with parents to involve the whole family-Find volunteers and help develop them into participating leaders-Persevere through tough times and thrive in an ever-changing environment. Balancing both theory and practice, Purpose Driven Youth Ministry can be applied to any church setting, regardless of size, denomination, facilities, resources, and existing leadership. This book will help you develop a ministry that equips students rather than a ministry that coordinates events. Doug Fields says, My goal for this book is to coach through a plan to build a healthy youth ministry that isn't dependent on one great youth leader and won't be destroyed when the youth worker leaves the church. It's not a book on how to grow your youth ministry with six easy steps; it's about identifying, establishing, and building health into your church's youth ministry. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93875.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 A helpful handbook for parents who want their children to develop skills in a second language furnishes helpful information and suggestions on how to create a positive bilingual environment by integrating two languages into a child`s daily routine. Original. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93874.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 The most colorful and complete quick reference guide to these Jewels of the Orient. In the pages of this new reference you`ll find: Glorious photographs are presented in a new, relaxed manner, backed up with stunning and information-packed graphics, including large, cutout photographs. A detailed, illustrated look at how to set up a koi pond, with practical guidance on filters and other water treatment systems. Information-packed graphics makes this an easy-to-use manual for both beginning and advanced koi keepers. A general introduction to getting started with koi, including how they are bred and what they need to thrive. Lavish presentation of all the color varieties of koi, featuring large, cutout photographs. Discover how to look after your koi on a day-to-day basis, from feeding to breeding to health care. In-depth analysis of what makes a good and not-so-good example of each type of koi. Tips definitions, and helpful hints to ease the way towards maintaining a proper environment for your koi. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93873.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Exposes how big business, the Bush administration, and environmentalists alike are preventing us from solving the problem of global warming-and offers a prescription for saving the planet In Boiling Point , Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ross Gelbspan argues that, unchecked, climate change will swamp every other issue facing us today. Indeed, what began as an initial response of many institutions-denial and delay-has now grown into a crime against humanity. The fossil fuel industry is directing the Bush administration`s energy and climate policies-payback for helping Bush get elected. But they`re not the only ones to blame: the media and environmental activists are unwittingly worsening the crisis. In his new introduction, Gelbspan reveals that the outlook isn`t getting better. The climate continues to change with increasing acceleration: hurricanes devastated Florida; rainfall patterns left two million people starving in Kenya; 2004 was the fourth hottest year on record. At the same time, the coal industry was planning to sabotage an effort in the Senate to begin to regulate carbon dioxide. Officials of Switzerland, France, and Canada said last year that, when the Kyoto Protocol takes effect, they intend to take the United States to court under the World Trade Organization, reasoning that the U.S.`s refusal to lower their carbon emissions amounts to an illegal subsidy-a carbon subsidy-on its exports. With the reelection of George W. Bush and a Republican-controlled congress, Boiling Point is more imperative than ever. Both a passionate call-to-arms and a thoughtful roadmap for change, Gelbspan reveals what`s at stake for our fragile planet. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93872.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 The first five years of a child`s life are the most critical for speech and language development, and, as a parent, you are your child`s primary language role model. So what are the best ways to help your child develop the all-important skill of communication? Fun, easy, and engaging, this book shows you how! Inside, you`ll discover all of the essential steps and checkpoints from birth through age five, tips to help your child progress on schedule, and easy methods to: Evaluate and monitor your child`s language development Understand and deal with environmental impacts such as television and cultural styles Recognize the signs of language development problems And much, much more! Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93871.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 A self-help book for America's most common ailment, including how to use over-the-counter drugs judiciously, how to aid sinus drainage with simple exercises, how to change your diet and lifestyle to alleviate sinus and respiratory problems, how to combat environmental pollution, and more. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93870.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Based on the series of novels by Christian historical fiction writer Janette Oke, LOVE COMES SOFTLY was first aired on the Hallmark Channel. It tells the story of a young woman named Marty who travels with her new husband Aaron out west to make a home for themselves. Once there, however, Aaron unexpectedly dies, and a heartbroken Marty must now figure out how she will make it through the cruel frontier winter alone. For this reason she accepts the recently widowed Clarke's proposal, as a matter of survival. The two strike a deal, as he needs a mother for his two children while she requires a roof over her head, and the pair agree that she will return home in the springtime. But love blooms during the cold months as this uncommon little family discuss important questions about life, love, and God, and struggle to help each other grow in the unfriendly winter environment. DVD Features: Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Widescreen - 1.78 Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93869.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Written for parents, students, college counselors, and administrators, College of the Overwhelmed is a landmark book that explores the stressors that cause so many college students to suffer psychological problems.The book is filled with insights and stories about the current mental health crisis on our nation`s campuses and offers: A hands-on guide for helping students overcome stress and succeed in a college environment. An examination of the effects of such commonplace stress factors such as: identity development, relationships, sexuality, roommate problems, academic pressures, extracurricular demands, parental expectations, and racial and cultural differences that affect self-worth. Personal stories of students under stress and describes how they overcame a variety of problems. The warning signs and symptoms of common problems, including depression, sleep disorders, substance abuse, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, impulsive behaviors, and suicide. Order your copy now. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93868.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 This practical, hands-on guide for guitarists who find themselves in a variety of recording environments, from modest home studios - where the guitarist must also act as the engineer and producer - to professional environments outfitted with pro-level equipment and staffed with audio engineers. This book will prepare guitarists for any recording situation and will help them become familiar with all facets of recording technology and procedure. Special features include: essential recording gear, tips from the pros, how to set up a studio, scoring for video, cool tricks and techniques, and assembling an arsenals of guitars and amps for recording. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93867.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 The CliffsTestPrep series offers full-length practice exams that simulate the real tests; proven test-taking strategies to increase your chances at doing well; and thorough review exercises to help fill in any knowledge gaps. CliffsTestPrep Police Officer Examination can help you meet your goal of becoming a police officer. Written by a police professional in the time-honored police tradition of ?showing the way,? this guide will give you the edge for success. Inside this test prep tool, you`ll find Three sample written tests A writing skills test Three physical agility tests A workout schedule Sample oral board questions A police recruit training manual The policeman?s code of ethics This book will help you understand what to expect during your quest to become a police officer, covering subjects to set your mind at ease during your Written exams Physical agility test Oral boards Psychological evaluation Polygraph test Background interview Interview with the chief With guidance from the CliffsTestPrep series, you`ll feel at home in any standardized-test environment! Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93866.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 The CliffsTestPrep series offers full-length practice exams that simulate the real tests; proven test-taking strategies to increase your chances at doing well; and thorough review exercises to help fill in any knowledge gaps. CliffsTestPrep TAKS can take you to a higher score on the new Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Exam. Written by experts who have helped over a million test takers prepare for important exams, this guide shows you the most effective strategies and techniques from 30 years of successful preparation programs. Inside, you`ll find Detailed reviews of the objectives of the four sections of the test: English language, mathematics, social studies, and science Plenty of analyses of sample problems Two full-length practice exams Analysis charts to help you spot your weaknesses Although there is no substitute for working hard in your regular classes, doing all your homework assignments, and preparing properly for your exams and finals, this book can give you the extra edge in developing a study plan for successfully taking the TAKS. As you work your way through the book, you`ll expand your knowledge of subjects such as Literary elements and techniques, and producing a composition for a specific purpose Properties and attributes of mathematical functions Geometric relationships and spatial reasoning The issues and events of American history, and how economic and social factors influenced them The nature of science and the organization of living systems The structures and properties of matter, motion, forces, and energy With guidance from the CliffsTestPrep series, you`ll feel at home in any standardized-test environment! (For additional help, be sure to visit the Test Prep Think Tank for free online resources.) Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93865.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 If you are challenged by trying to garden on property facing salt or brackish water, here`s help. -- Southern Living This is the homeowner`s complete tome to coastal (read that `salt-tolerant`) plants.... A great guide for home or office areas. -- Palm Beach Post Common Coastal Plants in Florida is a practical guide to identifying, obtaining, planting, and maintaining the plants most frequently found along the fringes and sandy shores of the Sunshine State. Black, white, and red mangrove, sea ox-eye daisy, saltgrass, marsh-elder and beach-elder, needle rush and black rush, smooth cordgrass, salt jointgrass, marshhay, bitter panicum and sea-oats are just a handful of the plants profiled in this beautiful and useful volume. Complete descriptions of Florida`s beach, dune, and wetland communities and a guide to selection and cultivation of plant species appropriate for each type help gardeners assess the needs of their coastal properties. Plant characteristics, plant availability, planting and maintenance guidelines, commercial sources for vegetation, and suggestions for additional reading provide basic hands-on, how-to information. Forty color photographs and 35 drawings serve as a convenient, user-friendly identification guide for gardeners and beachcombers alike. Florida`s fragile coastal communities are increasingly threatened by erosion -- the result of weather, rising sea levels, and human impact on the environment. The editors of this volume explain how plant habitats help protect these areas, functioning as sand or soil traps and stabilizers, providing food and shelter for wildlife, contributing to water-quality maintenance, and beautifying our state. Since its firstappearance in 1990, Common Coastal Plants has been an authoritative and popular guide. This new edition is sure to prove equally useful to the ever-increasing number of homeowners along Florida`s coastline and to anyone interested in protecting one of the state`s most important natural resources. Co http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93864.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 The CliffsTestPrep series offers full-length practice exams that simulate the real tests; proven test-taking strategies to increase your chances at doing well; and thorough review exercises to help fill in any knowledge gaps. CliffsTestPrep Praxis I: PPST, 3rd Edition, shows you how to boost your scores on all sections of the PPST (Pre-Professional Skills Test). Because the PPST requires you to use some basic skills that you may not have used in many years, thorough preparation is the key to doing your best. Researched and developed by leading test preparation experts and instructors, this guide presents you with materials, techniques, and strategies currently being used in test prep programs in many colleges and universities. Inside, you`ll find A general overview of the exam and format, as well as basic overall strategies for taking the text Analyses of the exam areas, including suggested approaches with samples A mathematics review, with explanations of important terminology Tips on avoiding some of the most common grammar and usage errors Three full-length practice tests with answers and in-depth explanations This guide can help you develop the most time-efficient study plan you can for taking the PPST. Through out this book, you`ll review subjects such as Reading comprehension and interpreting what you read The difference between adverbs and adjectives Subject-verb agreement and punctuation Common math symbols and terms Basic arithmetic, such as fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers Algebra and geometry concepts, including factors and angles With guidance from the CliffsTestPrep series, you`ll feel at home in any standardized-test environment! (For additional help, be sure to visit the Test Prep Think Tank for free online resources.)and#160; Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93863.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 With this book in hand, children will discover the secrets behind some amazing inventions and the answers to intriguing questions about how everything on Earth is connected. It`s full of scientific facts, activities, ideas, and stories to help readers understand the relationship between society and the environment. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93862.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 In this lively, eye-opening, hands-on book, all you need is a computer and the desire to learn how to program with Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition. Featuring a full edition of the software, this fun and highly visual guide walks you through a complete programming project-a desktop weather-reporting application-from start to finish. You'll get an introduction to the Microsoft Visual Studior development environment and learn how to put the lightweight, easy-to-use tools in Visual Basic Express Edition to work right away-creating, compiling, testing, and delivering your first ready-to-use program. You'll get expert tips, coaching, and visual examples at each step of the way, along with pointers to additional learning resources. Key Book Benefits: This dynamic, full-color, highly-visual book is designed to help novice programmers build fundamental programming skills for Windowsr-quickly and easily Provides a quick-start, project-based approach! Provides complete software for Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition and all the instructions needed to understand and put those tools to work right away Features a complete desktop application that can be easily modified and reused a great learn-by-doing example Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93861.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Thrive on challenge! Some professionals, feeling overburdened by challenging job tasks, struggle through projects and avoid additional responsibilities that might prove enriching. They often find their careers unsatisfying, and their job performance may suffer as a result. This field-tested profile shows employees how to seek challenge and to develop valuable skills from their professional lives. Professionals will use their feedback from the JCP to assist them in: Handling unfamiliar tasks Driving workplace transformation Seeking additional responsibilities Dealing with external pressure Managing group diversity . . . and much more! The Facilitator`s Guide , which includes a sample copy of the Participant`s Workbook , details the essential workshop procedures--including setup, administration, and follow-up--and provides you with reproducible overhead and handout masters. You don`t need to be a training professional to use this tool in your organization: this guide gives you all the basics. Your participants will quickly be able to score and interpret the inventory using the practical Participant`s Workbook . With the aid of this action guide, they will determine what and how much they are learning, what parts of their jobs hold key challenges, and what strategies they might adopt to derive maximal learning from these experiences. Every participant will need a copy. Use the world-renowned expertise of CCL to create a learning environment where challenge is welcome! Helps participants: Gauge the challenges in their jobs Turn challenges into prime learning experience TIMING: 2 to 4 hours AUDIENCE: Managers, leaders, and executives at all levels Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93860.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 The indomitable Shuar of the Amazon--reputed to be the only tribe in the Americas that has never been conquered--have lived as warriors, hunters, cultivators, and healers for generations. Even in today's acquisitive, often wasteful world they defend their rainforests and sustainable ways of life and offer their philosophy of love, joy, and hope. More than three decades after first befriending members of the Shuar, author and environmentalist John Perkins and his publisher, Ehud Sperling, inspired Shakaim Mariano Chumpi-a young Shuar warrior who has fought in the jungle war between his native Ecuador and Peru-to travel among his people and record their thoughts, history, and customs. The result is Spirit of the Shuar. Here, in their own words, the Shuar share their practices of shapeshifting, dreaming the world, and ecstatic sex, including the role older women play in teaching uninitiated men how to please. They explain the interdependence of humans and the environment, their formula for peace and balance, and their faith in arutam, the life-giving spirit of nature that allows each of us to transform ourselves. And they describe how their ancient-and current-practice of shrinking heads fits into their cultural philosophy. Whether exploring the mystery of shamanic shapeshifting, delving deeper into the powers of healing herbs and psychotropic plants, or finding new ways to live sustainably and sensitively in the face of encroaching development and environmental destruction, the Shuar have emerged as a strong people determined to preserve their identity and beliefs and share their teachings with a world in dire need of their wisdom. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Ayumpum Foundation to help the Shuar conserve their forests and spread their message. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93859.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 A leading presentation coach and a noted media coach offer a complete guide on how to present oneself in both professional and personal environments, introducing eight key strategies and techniques to help readers enhance their persuasive abilities. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93858.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Learn all you need to know about successful team management, from building up a team that functions effectively to achieving the desired results. Managing Teams shows you how to establish a productive environment and exploit group dynamics, and it also provides practical techniques to try in different settings. Power tips help you handle real-life situations and develop the first-class team-management skills that are the key to a productive and informed workplace.The Essential Manager have sold more than 1.9 million copies worldwide! Experienced and novice managers alike can benefit from these compact guides that slip easily into a briefcase or a portfolio. The topics are relevant to every work environment, from large corporations to small businesses. Concise treatments of dozens of business techniques, skills, methods, and problems are presented with hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams. It is the most exciting and accessible approach to business and self-improvement available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93857.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 The CliffsTestPrep series offers full-length practice exams that simulate the real tests; proven test-taking strategies to increase your chances at doing well; and thorough review exercises to help fill in any knowledge gaps. If you`ve ever experienced a memory meltdown during an exam, then Memory Power for Exams is your key to confident recall. In school, you learn large amounts of information on many topics. On top of that, you also must quickly and accurately remember selected information for exams. The memory systems described in this book will Help you prepare for exams at school and elsewhere Enable you to quickly and accurately recall information Speed up the learning process and relieve you of homework drudgery Liven up learning with imagination and creativity In Memory Power for Exams, you`ll figure out how memory aids work; discover a three-step strategy for recalling information; and learn a variety of memory methods. This guide also shows you how to apply the memory methods to subject such as history, foreign languages, sociology, and more: Chemistry. Terms and definitions; concepts; equations and how to derive them; properties of matter Biology. Classifications and descriptions of living organisms; major biologists and their contributions Mathematics. Formulas and what they stand for; rules and procedures; numbers and what they stand for English: Vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Literature. Plots, themes, techniques; names of characters and their details Standardized tests. Verbal ability With guidance from the CliffsTestPrep series, you`ll feel at home in any standardized-test environment! *SAT and PSAT are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93856.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Learn the basics of strong scripting skills for truly professional results. Written from a creative viewpoint, this is a book that really talks your language! World Animation Journal If you are a designer or new Flash programmer looking for a crash course in ActionScript 2 then look no further! Andrew Rapo and Alex Michael explain all the important programming concepts from a designer s point of view, making them completely accessible to non-programmers. Completely revised and rewritten this second edition will help you develop professional ActionScript 2 applications, and communicate knowledgably about current, Object Oriented ActionScript 2 techniques. Divided into four sections to take you from novice to professional results: Flash Fundamentals: Introduces the Flash authoring environment and basic core Flash concepts. ActionScript 2 Fundamentals: Explains basic programming concepts and terminology, and shows how ActionScript 2 classes are constructed and used. Built-in Classes: Describes the built-in ActionScript classes that are available for use in applications, including the MovieClip class, Key class, Sound class, etc. Using ActionScript to Build a Game: Describes the development process for creating a complex Flash application and presents commercial-quality game coding examples. Benefit from explanations and examples of why and how ActionScript can simplify Flash production and expand your design potential Learn all the basics of strong scripting skills to produce professional results Example code is available and ready to use with either Flash MX 2004 or Flash 8 - at www.rapo.org/as2book Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93855.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Get the definitive reference for planning and implementing security features in Windows Server 2008-with expert insights from Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows Server Security Team at Microsoft. This official Microsoft RESOURCE KIT delivers the in-depth, technical information and tools you need to help protect your Windowsr-based clients, server roles, networks, and Internet services. Leading security experts explain how to plan and implement comprehensive security with special emphasis on new Windows security tools, security objects, security services, user authentication and access control, network security, application security, Windows Firewall, Active Directoryr security, group policy, auditing, and patch management. The kit also provides best practices based on real-world implementations. You also get must-have tools, scripts, templates, and other key job aids, including an eBook of the entire RESOURCE KIT on CD. Key Book Benefits: Definitive technical information and expert insights straight from the Windows Server Security Team and leading Microsoft MVPs Provides in-depth information that every Windows administrator needs to know about helping protect Windows-based environments Includes best practices from real-world implementations CD includes additional job aids, including tools, scripts, and a fully searchable version of the entire RESOURCE KIT book Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93854.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 ...recommended for those who have wished that they could peer into the mind of an experienced art therapist and learn the secrets of how to interpret psychologically the art that we experience daily. It is even more important as a resource for any professional who is concerned about the soaring rates of child abuse and the effects of that abuse on the world`s most valuable resource -- its children. -- International Journal of Arts Medicine (from a review of the first edition) Six years have passed since the first edition of this book was published -- six years in which research has led to some profound new ideas related to posttraumatic stress disorder and to sexual abuse. Moreover, the environment of mental health practice has changed; among other things, this has meant the integration of art therapy methods into many disciplines. For these reasons, the revision of Breaking the Silence is driven by an ever greater population of mental health practitioners interested in expanding and strengthening their therapeutic repertoire...and by the unfortunate fact of ongoing child abuse and neglect in the United States and throughout the world. Breaking the Silence demonstrates the unique power of art therapy as a tool for intervening with children from violent homes. Emphasis is given to the short-term setting where time is at a premium and circumstances are unpredictable -- because within this setting, mental health practitioners often experience a sense of helplessness in their work with the youngest victims of abusive families. In this new edition, Cathy Malchiodi describes the intervention process from intake to termination, carefully highlighting the complex issues involved atvarious levels of evaluation and interpretation. The text is augmented with 95 children`s drawings, which serve to fill the gaps between theory and reality. Specific topics discussed include: inherent frustrations for therapists working in battered women`s shelters -- what to include in art eval http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93853.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Praise for Activity-Based Cost Management andquot;Business leaders are always being presented with proposals toand#145;improveand#146; corporate performance. Cokins turns ABC/M into an objective tool for forecasting the actual costs in an improved environment. Every executive should follow Gary's methods to predict benefits before risking company and career on a multimillion-dollar program.andquot;and#150;and#150;Hugh D. Pinkus, Executive Consultant, Industrial Sector, Business Innovation Services, IBM Global Services andquot;Gary Cokins advances Activity-Based Cost Management the next step. In addition to providing the roadmap for ABC/M implementation success, Gary reveals the real strategic applications of ABC/M.andquot;and#150;and#150;Joe Kosinski, Director, Corporate Manufacturing Accounting, Abbott Laboratories andquot;ABC/M is lucky to have Gary Cokins as its advocate. Gary has the gift to take the concept that many view as complex and reduce it to its simplest terms, and he has done so again here. After reading this book, you will have an understanding of the power of ABC/M as a tool to understand costs and make better business decisions.andquot;and#150;and#150;John F. Morrow, CPA, AICPA Vice President, The New Finance andquot;Gary Cokins has helped light the way for cost and profitability analysis practitioners for many years. His wit and vivid metaphors engage a broad audience of managers and executives, helping generate not only new levels of understanding but also genuine enthusiasm for applyingand#145;accountingand#146; tools to improve bottom-line performance.andquot;and#150;and#150;Tim Jordheim, Manager, ABC/M Center of Expertise, Cargill, Inc. andquot;Making sense of complex end-to-end business processes can hinder timely and substantive improvements. This thorough and engaging book shows how processes can be reduced to activity-level building blocks where resource consumption relationships can be identified and evaluated. Insights gained from these evaluations can ... Copyright (C) http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93852.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 In this much needed resource, Maryellen Weimer-one of the nation`s most highly regarded authorities on effective college teaching-offers a comprehensive work on the topic of learner-centered teaching in the college and university classroom. As the author explains, learner-centered teaching focuses attention on what the student is learning, how the student is learning, the conditions under which the student is learning, whether the student is retaining and applying the learning, and how current learning positions the student for future learning. To help educators accomplish the goals of learner-centered teaching, this important book presents the meaning, practice, and ramifications of the learner-centered approach, and how this approach transforms the college classroom environment. Learner-Centered Teaching shows how to tie teaching and curriculum to the process and objectives of learning rather than to the content delivery alone. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93851.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 A practical guide to effective crisis counseling and intervention Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention offers practical, field-tested methods for dealing with traumatic and life-changing events. This helpful manual presents useful strategies for crisis prevention, functioning effectively during a crisis, caring treatment approaches, and aftercareand#150;and#150;and describes how to assess the extent to which a crisis has impacted an individual. Important legal aspects of crisis counseling are also highlightedand#150;and#150;such as risk, suicidality, and documentationand#150;and#150;as well as helpful details on how to prevent potential malpractice issues related to crisis intervention. Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention gives clear explanations of proven practice techniques and examples of effective interventions. It provides an accessible and practical guide to navigating through the complexities of any type of crisis situation, including natural disasters, community violence, and personal tragedy. Unique coverage is presented on such topics as group intervention, incorporating spirituality into treatment, community resources, coordinating efforts of crisis-response personnel, and the roles of various crisis workers, including instructions for how to prepare intellectually and emotionally for crisis situations. As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, this book provides the information mental health professionals need to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in todayand#146;s behavioral health care environment. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as andquot;Test Yourselfandquot; questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93850.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 The leading text in appraisal for counselors, is a thorough overview covering basic measurement theory and all relevant tests. It provides guidance on how and when to use tests in different environments with different populations, and practical guidance on basic procedures like test selection, administration, and reporting. Key revisions include significant expansion of measurement foundations, separate chapters on validity and reliability as well as a new chapter on Understanding Test Scores. More case studies have also been added throughout the text to help readers understand how to work with assessments and assessment results. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93849.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Create a learning environment that addresses the needs and learning styles of every student! Traditional instruction and paper and pencil assessment are no longer sufficient for meeting the needs of our increasingly diverse student populations. Classrooms are packed with students possessing a myriad of educational backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and challenges. How do educators guide each student on his or her own individual path to educational success? Differentiation?by design! Differentiation Through Learning Styles and Memory provides an essential overview of how the brain processes, stores, and retains information, and how teachers can guide students in accessing this information by utilizing their individual learning styles and strengths. This resource gives educators practical strategies and applications for accessing these sensory pathways, connecting learned content to the real world. This comprehensive resource includes: Suggestions and examples for creating a learning environment that addresses students? diverse learning needs?physical, social/emotional, and cognitive Simple activities for helping students discover the best ways to retrieve information (e.g., mind mapping, debating, role playing, mnemonics, metaphors, rhymes, songs, repetition, and more) Practical instructional strategies that address different learning strengths?visual, verbal, and kinesthetic Memory profiles of sensory and memory pathways preferred by learners Specific designs for differentiation in the classroom?starting with strengths and expanding outward The road to academic success begins and ends with differentiation. When students have the tools for understanding their individual memory lanes, they will learn how their brains work best Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93848.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 A PROGRAMMER`S PERSPECTIVE This book is for programmers who want to write faster and more reliable programs. By learning how programs are mapped onto the system and executed, readers will better understand why programs behave the way they do and how inefficiencies arise. Computer systems are viewed broadly, comprising processor and memory hardware, compiler, operating system, and networking environment. With its programmer`s perspective, readers can clearly see how learning about the inner workings of computer systems will help their further development as computer scientists and engineers. It also helps prepare them for further study in computer architecture, operating systems, compilers, and networking. Topics include: data representations, machine-level representations of C programs, processor architecture, program optimization, memory hierarchy, linking, exceptional control flow, virtual memory and memory management, system-level 1/O, network programming, and concurrent programming. The coverage focuses on how these areas affect application and system programmers. For example, when covering data representations, it considers how the finite representations used to represent numbers can approximate integer and real numbers, but with limitations that must be understood by programmers. When covering caching, it discusses how the ordering of loop indices in matrix code can affect program performance. When covering networking, it describes how a concurrent server can efficiently handle requests from multiple clients. The book is based on Intel-compatible (IA32) machines executing C programs on Unix or related operating systems such as Linux. Some familiarity with C or C++ is assumed, although hints are included to help readers making the transition from Java to C. A complete set of resources, including labs and assignments, lecture notes, and code examples are available via the book`s Web site at csapp.cs.cmu.edu. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For pe http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93847.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Reveals how attackers install malicious code and how they evade detection Shows how you can defeat their schemes and keep your computers and network safe! Details viruses, worms, backdoors, Trojan horses, RootKits, and other threats Explains how to handle today`s threats, with an eye on handling the threats to come This is a truly outstanding book-enormous technical wealth and beautifully written. ?Warwick Ford Ed does it again, piercing the veil of mystery surrounding many of the more technical aspects of computer security! ?Harlan Carvey, CISSP This book is entertaining and informative, while justifiably scaring you. Luckily it also tells you how to protect yourself, but makes you realize it`s going to be a permanent spy-vs-spy struggle. ?Radia Perlman, Distinguished Engineer, Sun Microsystems Keep control of your systems out of the hands of unknown attackers Ignoring the threat of malware is one of the most reckless things you can do in today`s increasingly hostile computing environment. Malware is malicious code planted on your computer, and it can give the attacker a truly alarming degree of control over your system, network, and data-all without your knowledge! Written for computer pros and savvy home users by computer security expert Edward Skoudis, Malware: Fighting Malicious Code covers everything you need to know about malware, and how to defeat it! This book devotes a full chapter to each type of malware-viruses, worms, malicious code delivered through Web browsers and e-mail clients, backdoors, Trojan horses, user-level RootKits, and kernel-level manipulation. You`ll learn about the characteristics and methods of attack, evolutionary trends, and how to defend against each type of attack. Real-world examples of malware attacks help you translate thought into action, and a special defender`s toolbox chapter shows how to build your own inexpensive c Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93846.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 A definitive guide to the security aspects of Windows Vista for system adminstrators explains how to deploy Vista safely in a network, describing the updated security features of the new operating system, how to integrate Vista with existing wired and wireless network infrastructures, and how to use it with existing databases and application, accompanied by a CD-ROM containing hundreds of working scripts and utilities designed to help adminstrators secure their environments. Original. (Intermediate) Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93845.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 From the authors of Student Success in College ?the book that describes the policies, programs, and practices of twenty colleges and universities that have created success-oriented campus cultures and learning environments?comes the next-step resource to help an institution assess whether these conditions exist. The authors present the Inventory for Student Engagement and Success (ISES), a self-guided framework for conducting a comprehensive, systematic, institutionwide analysis. The process also can be applied to areas within an institution, such as a school or college within a university, an academic or student affairs division, or a department or program. The ISES includes sets of diagnostic queries that focus on the six properties and conditions common to high-performing schools as well as the five clusters of effective educational practices featured on the National Survey of Student Engagement. Suggestions are offered to illustrate how the information generated from the ISES process can be used for various purposes including accreditation self-studies, program reviews, staff development, faculty and governing board retreats, and strategic planning. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93844.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 A delicious and nutritious alphabet soup for brain aficionados. How to Explain a Brain serves a generous portion of savory topics for the hearty neural appetite. From amygdala to emotion, from hippocampus to memory, from neurotransmitter to serotonin, the brain is explained as skillfully as one simmers a sumptuous stock. Robin Fogarty, President Robin Fogarty andamp; Associates Unlock the mysteries of the brain with the help of this jargon-free guide! Noted author Robert Sylwester offers educators and general readers his own definitions for terms used in the cognitive neurosciences. This unique look into the marvelous brain uses language and descriptions that are accessible to readers, even those with just a limited understanding of biology. Discover how our brain is organized and develops, and how educators can use this emerging understanding of cognition to enhance student learning and the school environment. This ready-reference guide to essential concepts and terms in cognitive neurosciences includes: Nearly 300 encyclopedic entries and cross references created to help educators understand key concepts about our brainandapos;s organization, development, and learning capabilities Eleven newly created anatomic models and illustrations that focus on key brain systems and functions References and recommended print and Internet resources How to Explain a Brain celebrates the brain in all its wonder and is sure to become a reference book of choice for teachers, instructional leaders, and teacher educators. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93843.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Visual C# 2005 Express Edition STARTER KIT Are you ready to jump into the exciting world of programming and create your own cutting-edge applications? Microsoft MVP F. Scott Barker clearly shows you how to program using Visual C# 2005 Express, taking you from introductions and concepts to the deployment of your applications. First, Barker explains how to install Visual C# 2005 Express, which is included on CD-ROM, and walks you through programming basics. You`ll then learn how to build user interface elements in order to develop applications using Windows Forms. And you`ll find out how to use data in your applications as you examine database concepts, data controls, SQL Server Express features, and ADO.NET. This starter kit provides you with all the tools you`ll need to write your own programs in Visual C# 2005 Express. It will help you quickly gain the skills to begin using C# so that you can produce software applications that have no limits. What you will learn from this book * The basics of programming in the Windows(r) environment * How to take advantage of the visual tools within Visual C# 2005 Express * Ways to test and debug your applications so they run smoothly * Techniques for working with ADO.NET classes * Tips for incorporating SQL Server Express features into your applications * How to develop applications with Visual C# 2005 Express using Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and Windows Services Who this book is for This book is for first time programmers who want an easy way to delve into the exciting features of Visual C# 2005 Express and begin creating their own customized applications. Wrox Starter Kits give you a CD-ROM with the software development tools you need to get started as well as structured tutorials that walk you through all the techniques you need to begin programming right away. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93842.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 The case study presents a picture of the reality we have all experienced, while the ?how to? and ?can do? chapters reflect a spirit of optimism and well crafted strategies to help leaders and others to develop cultural proficiency. This is not a simple step by step description of assuming attitudes, behaviors, and values advocated by the authors as consisting of cultural proficiency. It is, instead, a work which demands reflection, experimentation, and insight into organizational and personal aspects of associating with one another. From the Foreword by Flora Ida Ortiz, Professor University of California, Riverside The blend of theory with practical exercises, including reflective activities, allows this book to have a profound impact on the thinking and professional behavior of current and prospective educational leaders. Michael Dantley, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Miami University, Ohio Meet the educational needs of all students within our diverse society! Leaders need to be responsive to different ethnic, linguistic, and religious subcultures or they will place many students at risk of being excluded from the benefits of a high-quality education. By valuing diversity and preserving the cultural dignity of students, cultural proficiency enables educators to create an inclusive and instructionally powerful learning environment. The Culturally Proficient School provides the practical strategies, tools, and resources needed to successfully implement cultural proficiency throughout an organization. Providing many opportunities Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93841.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Master the basics in designing, building, and managing a Cisco Aironet WLAN. Master the basics of Wireless LANs with this concise design and deployment guide Understand implementation issues for a variety of environments including vertical, SOHO, and enterprise networks Learn design and troubleshooting advice from real-world case studies 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals gives networking engineers and IT professionals the knowledge they need to design, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot their own wireless local-area networks (WLANs). Starting with an overview of the technology and architecture of WLANs, the book goes on to explain services and advanced features that such applications can provide. Most importantly, it provides practical design guidance and deployment recommendations. Wireless LANs connect computer networks via radio transmissions instead of traditional phone lines or cables. Benefits to these systems go well beyond getting rid of all the cables and wires. Campus networks can grow geographically larger while still retaining all their efficiency and speed. Additionally, cost savings can be realized when third-party phone lines are no longer necessary, saving the cost of line rental and equipment upkeep. Finally, flexibility in campus network design increases significantly for the networking professional, while the network accessibility and usefulness increases for the individual users. 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals helps networking professionals realize these benefits by helping them understand how to design, build, and maintain these networks, as well as how to justify their value within organizations. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93840.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Step-by-step guide that introduces novices to using all major features of Eclipse 3 Eclipse is an open source extensible integrated development environment (IDE) that helps Java programmers build best-of-breed integrated tools covering the whole software lifecycle-from conceptual modeling to deployment Eclipse is fast becoming the development platform of choice for the Java community Packed with code-rich, real-world examples that show programmers how to speed up the development of applications by reusing and extending existing Eclipse components Describes SWT and JFace (Eclipse`s alternative to the Java AWT and Swing) and demonstrates them in practice in a JavaLayer based MP3 player Shows how Eclipse can be used as a tool platform and application framework Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93839.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Updated Edition of Bestseller! How do you deal with high-maintenance parents who never seem happy with the job you are doing? Emotionally charged, often disgruntled, and occasionally abusive parents--sound familiar? The newly revised, second edition of Elaine McEwan?s bestselling classic will help you manage your most difficult audience, adding several new features and examples that will give you the confidence and skills you need to handle such situations, including: Over two dozen strategies-enhanced and updated-to defuse emotionally charged parents An updated, easy-to-administer Healthy School Checklist to determine if your school?s culture encourages parents or pushes them over the edge Fifty Ways to build parental support for your school Ten Goals-at-a-Glance to help keep your school-community relations on target A built-in facilitator guide--ideal for book groups and staff development, including energizers, suggestions for role-playing, think-alouds, and questions for reflection and discussion Every educator will find invaluable strategies for handling angry and unresponsive parents and the critical issues that cause misunderstandings. Following McEwan?s seven steps of effective problem-solving will help with quick solutions while creating a nurturing, healthy school environment. And in today?s schools and a NCLB environment, developing a supportive parent-community relationship is essential to everyone?s success. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93838.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Not since the days of Lee Iacocca at Chrysler has an auto executive captured the imagination of his industry and the broader business world as Carlos Ghosn of Nissan. Ghosn is responsible for one of the most breathtaking business turnarounds of all time -- taking the near-fatally wounded Japanese automaker Nissan from the brink of ruin back to profitability in just two years.His achievement is all the more astonishing because he did it as a Westerner operating in Japan`s closed, tradition-bound business environment. In Turnaround , business journalist David Magee presents the first behind-the-scenes look at Ghosn, his management methods, and his role as the leader of a new generation of global business managers. A Brazilian of Lebanese descent, Ghosn has led companies to success in the United States, South America, France, and now in Japan. Turnaround reveals how he remade Nissan by defying the business and cultural taboos that in the past have stifled the economy in Japan; how he cut costs, smashed Nissan`s Keiretsu relationships, and revived the company`s design innovation, quality standards, and product. Readers in and out of the auto industry will learn the essential management techniques that have helped Ghosn achieve spectacular business results on four continents: The importance of transparency in all business dealings Planning via a cross-functional team approach Cost containment through benchmarking Breaking cross-cultural barriers among employees Sparking innovation through empowerment Combining the dramatic story of the remarkable Nissan turnaround with new lessons for success in a global economy, Turnaround belongs on the desk of every manager everywhere. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93837.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 Since it was first published in 1997, Creating an Environment for Successful Projects has become a landmark work that shows how to develop project management as an organizational practice. This second edition offers solid, results-oriented advice on how upper management can create an environment that supports the success of special projects and the development of new products. The book also includes a wealth of examples from the authors` workshop participants and readers of the first edition who have successfully implemented these concepts within their organizations. New in the second edition: Ideas and practices about portfolio management to achieve greater overall success from a portfolio of projects Advice for helping project teams come together to become more effective Information for developing the chief project officer Suggestions for implementing project management information systems More descriptions about organizations and people who have used these principles to develop vastly improved environments Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93836.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 How can not-for-profit organizations be sure they play by the rules when the rules aren`t clear? Due to recent, very public accounting scandals and the resulting Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other regulations, public companies have strict guidance on financial governance and accounting, including the functions and responsibilities of audit committee members. Though not-for-profit organizations are subject to increased scrutiny, there has been no detailed guidance for their audit committees. This book fills the void and helps not-for-profit organizations answer these questions: In today`s skeptical environment, how can responsible financial governance and reporting reassure wary donors and supporters, and perhaps give the organization a competitive advantage? How should the audit committee be structured? Which Sarbanes-Oxley requirements (if any) should the audit committee adopt? Which best practices best fit the organization`s structure and financial reporting needs? Complete with checklists, sample questions, and an index for quick reference, Not-for-Profit Audit Committee Best Practices covers: Different types and unique characteristics of not-for-profit organizations The audit committee`s role in preventing and detecting fraud Important internal controls and the internal audit function The relationship of the audit committee and the independent auditor This heads-up, hands-on guide helps audit committee members select and structure appropriate best practices and function in the most effective manner for their unique not-for-profit organizations. It`s also a valuable reference for board members, managers, independent auditors, and advisors of not-for-profit organizations. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93835.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 This volume provides classic and contemporary theory and research in social psychology that sheds light on how people think about health and illness as well as their willingness to engage in health-relevant behaviors. It begins by exploring mental representations. These personal construals and implicit theories can be linked to behavior, and the second section of the volume looks at those links. People can react to new health information in different ways - with acceptance, defensiveness, or downright ignorance, and this volume next turns to research that can help us to understand these varied reactions. Several sections of the volume consider the utility of classic social psychological theories and perspectives in understanding behavior relevant to health and illness. These include social influence, social comparison, pluralistic ignorance, social support, cognitive dissonance, message framing, and fear communication. Attention is also directed to links between personality characteristics and health, such at those between hostility and heart disease, and confiding traumatic experiences and immune function. A final section concludes with articles considering the broader social environment - including race, gender, and class - and its role in health and illness. The volume also contains an introductory chapter by the editors providing a history of personality and social psychology's interest in health and illness. Together with overviews for each section, discussion questions, and suggestions for further reading, the volume is an ideal text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on health psychology. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/93834.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 16:39:18 -0500 The Eleventh Edition of Becoming a Master Student raises the bar for Student Success texts. While the vision and proven content of the text has been maintained, the Eleventh Edition has been rejuvenated with a cleaner, more sophisticated design to address comments that the previous layout was too busy and MTV-like. The new design appeals to both traditional students and adult learners. Other enhancements include: a new, organizational framework that provides structure throughout the text and helps students learn to monitor thinking and learning; career application case studies at the end of each chapter that allow students to apply new skills to the workplace environment right away; improved integration of learning styles within each chapter to make addressing the four modes of learning easier; and expanded coverage of Multiple Intelligences and a new Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic inventory in to help students discover more about their individual learning styles. The long-standing best seller in student success, Becoming a Master Student gives students a framework for examining their lives from a self-discovery perspective. Through a student-created and value-based approach to li