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Teach Yourself Bird Watching: The classic guide to ornithology (Teach Yourself)
by George E. HydeWith a few sorry exceptions, it's heartening to think that the gardener or bird-spotter of the 1950s or 60s would immediately recognise most of the songs that sing out over English gardens today. For the amateur ornithologist of the twenty first century, Teach Yourself Bird Watching will be as much of a delight now as it ever was - a beautifully written, precise guide to identifying, protecting and encouraging birdlife in your garden and beyond.Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.
Education in Modern Egypt: Ideals and Realities (Routledge Library Editions: Egypt)
by Georgie D.M. HydeThis study gives a comprehensive account of the evolution of the educational system in Modern Egypt, set against the events of the last twenty five years. From the Revolution of 1952, which saw the breakdown of the party system, seen as ‘sham democracy’, to the re-adoption of the party system in 1976, the Egyptian government has searched for an ideal system that is secular, but not irreligious, and benefitting from, but not copying, the western or eastern models. Professor Hyde has analysed the problems of the educational system, administrative, institutional, theoretical and practical, and related them to Egypt’s urgent need to modernise the state, and to improve the quality of life of her hitherto deprived masses. The deficiencies of the system are discussed with emphasis on the attempts to provide solutions, mainly within the framework of reformed institutions. Informal and private education, literacy campaigns, women’s aspirations and student welfare are all considered, as are policies and plans for the immediate and long-term solutions of Egypt’s problems. The analysis also takes into account socio-economic factors in post-Revolutionary Egypt which not only constitute instruments of change in Egyptian society but also provide the restraints which prevent the rapid translation of educational ideals into reality. First published 1978.
The Design Aglow Posing Guide for Wedding Photography
by Lena HydeRefresh your toolbox with modern poses your clients will love Whether you're shooting your first wedding or are a seasoned professional, the formal portrait session can be one of the toughest parts of photographing a wedding. Faced with tight timelines, unpredictable lighting, and clients eager for stylish, flattering portraits, it's critical to come prepared with a toolbox of fresh, modern poses. Happily, Design Aglow's 100 ideas for posing engaged couples, brides, brides and grooms, and bridal parties will help you approach each session brimming with confidence and creative ideas.Design Aglow's style-savvy approach has resonated with photographers (and their clients) everywhere. This curated collection reflects their modern sensibility, with poses from industry superstars such as KT Merry, bobbi+mike, Elizabeth Messina, Jessica Lorren, Milou + Olin, Paul Johnson, Lisa Lefkowitz, Anna Kuperberg, and more. You'll also get tips on directing your subjects, easy follow-up shots for each setup, and behind-the-scenes lighting information. Both eye candy and practical reference tool, The Design Aglow Posing Guide for Wedding Photography will inspire novices and experts alike to "wake up" their style and take beautiful portraits today's brides and grooms will love.
Prescription Drugs for Half Price or Less
by Stephen HydeIf you want to save up to 50, 70, even 90% on your prescription drug costs, this is the book you need. Stephen S. S. Hyde, founder of Hyde Rx Services Corporation, is the leading authority on low-cost prescription drug benefits, and now he's offering individual consumers the expertise he provides to America's employers and health plans. With the simple, cost-saving techniques outlined in this revolutionary book, you can save literally hundreds, even thousands of dollars on your family's prescription medications. You'll discover:* The seven questions you should ask your doctor before he writes a prescription * How your pharmacist can save you money * How to get FREE prescription drugs * How to save on generic, over-the-counter, and brand-name drugs * How to get the lowest prices from retail, mail-order, online, and Canadian pharmacies * How you may be eligible for discount cards and other assistance programs * A Special Seniors Medicare Drug Benefit Report, and much more!With an appendix of directories, pharmacies, and websites to get you started, this book will pay for itself with your very first prescription!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Thinking on the Page: A College Student's Guide to Effective Writing
by Gwen Hyman Martha SchulmanTake Charge of Your Writing--and Dazzle Your Instructors! It can be a challenge to achieve writing excellence, but it doesn't have to be mysterious, and it's definitely not impossible. To present powerful ideas effectively in your college essays, you need to break away from rigid rules and structures and start thinking on the page. With this book, you'll learn how to actively engage with a text, analyze it, draw informed conclusions, and then make solid claims about what you have observed. Thinking on the Page will also help you: Think critically about what you're reading and draw questions and ideas directly from the text Approach your essay as a story rather than a formula Work through your ideas by graphing, listing, charting, and drawing Incorporate relevant outside research Edit your final essay and polish it to perfection Whether you're in college or high school, you need to communicate your ideas effectively through writing. Thinking on the Page provides innovative tools tailored to the way you learn and write, enabling you to produce thoughtful, analytical, and meaningful work, both in school and beyond.
Depression: The Science of Mental Health
by Steven HymanFirst Published in 2002. In common usage, the term "depression" can refer to the state of being sad or blue, but it also signifies a serious clinical syndrome that affects approximately 10 percent of people at some point in their lives. This clinical syndrome may occur as a primary illness or as a complication of ("secondary to") another mental disorder such as schizophrenia, a medical condition such as hypothyroidism, or the effects of a drug. Based on studies of clinical courses and outcomes, treatment responses, and familial patterns of depression, primary depressive illness is dichotomized into unipolar (depressions only) and bipolar. In bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness, depressions are interspersed with manias- periods of elevated mood, high energy, and lack of sleep. Bipolar disorder is described in a separate volume.
Fear and Anxiety: The Science of Mental Health (The Science of Mental Health #10)
by Steven HymanFirst published in 2001. This is Volume 10 of ten of a series on the science of Mental Health. Originally published in 2001, this study looks at fear and anxiety. During the past decade there has been substantial progress in the understanding of one emotion in particular: fear. There are descriptions of some of the clinical syndromes followed by sections on epidemiology, genetic and environmental risk factors, and natural history (course of illness). Because anxiety disorders so often co-occur with other mental disorders, there is a section devoted to this issue. The volume also includes an article on the evolutionary psychology of anxiety disorders and a long section on brain and behavior that, among other issues, illustrates current attempts to use new insights into fear circuitry in the brain to help investigate the pathogenesis of anxiety disorders. The volume ends with a section on treatment. In some sections there are articles on panic disorder, PTSD, GAD, social anxiety disorder, and, where appropriate, childhood anxiety disorders (which are not always readily separated into their adult forms). Because simple phobias cause relatively little harm or impairment compared with the other anxiety disorders, they are little discussed.
Foundations in Sociolinguistics: An ethnographic approach (Conduct And Communication Ser.)
by Dell HymesTavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences. This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together under the name The International Behavioural and Social Sciences Library: Classics from the Tavistock Press. Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1977 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection.
Commercial Crises of the Nineteenth Century
by H.M. HyndmanIntroduction Chapter 1. The crisis of 1815 Chapter 2. The crisis of 1825 Chapter 3. The crisis of 1836-1839 Chapter 4. The crisis of 1847 Chapter 5. The crisis of 1857 Chapter 6. The crisis of 1866 Chapter 7. The crisis of 1873 Chapter 8. The crisis of 1882 Chapter 9. The crisis of 1890 Chapter 10. Remedies
The Men's Fitness Exercise Bible: 101 Best Workouts to Build Muscle, Burn Fat and Sculpt Your Best Body Ever!
by Sean Hyson Editor of Men's FitnessBuild muscle, burn fat, and sculpt the body you want--wherever, whenever you want--with the world's most respected fitness experts as your personal trainers. THERE ARE NO MORE EXCUSES With The Men's Fitness Exercise Bible, you will always have time to get in great shape--even if you only have no time at all. You will always have the equipment you need--even if you have no equipment at all. You will never grow bored or stop seeing progress--and your workout will never become routine. Whether you have access to an upscale gym or just a dumbbell in your garage, whether you're an elite athlete or a complete beginner, there's a workout in this book--101 of them, in fact--that will get you bigger, stronger, and leaner. Discover how to accomplish in 8 minutes what most people do in 80--because top exercise pros give you only the most effective and efficient workouts in the world. The Men's Fitness Exercise Bible gives you: * Routines for barbells, dumbbells, bands, machines, a suspension trainer, and body weight alone * Muscle and strength building full-body workouts, plus body-part-specific, and upper/lower split routines * Fat-burning, heart-strengthening cardio workouts for all the most popular machines--treadmill, elliptical trainer, stationary bike, rower, and more * Expert programming from the world's best trainers, including explanations of how the workouts were designed to build muscle, burn fat, or increase endurance so you learn what works and why * Over 1000 different exercises with complete descriptions so you master perfect form * Complete, scientifically proven nutrition plans for muscle gain and fat loss No matter where you are, no matter what your goals, the perfect workout is at your fingertips. The Men's Fitness Exercise Bible will keep you burning fat, sculpting new muscle, and making great gains for life. Discover how to make the world your gym!
The 21-Day Big Muscle Plan
by Sean Hyson the Editors of Muscle & FitnessWith a simple, scientific program to build muscle and boost testosterone, this e-short from the editors of Muscle & Fitness will help you sculpt the perfect male physique--in just three weeks! As group training director for Men's Fitness and Muscle & Fitness, Sean Hyson, C.S.C.S., has built his career around helping men just like you build lean, powerful muscle, maximize their strength, and improve their physical and emotional health. Now, the secrets of more than a decade of authoritative research into exercise, nutrition and supplementation are boiled down into one effective, no-B.S. plan for maximum muscle gain. In just 21 days, you'll: * Maximize testosterone--and maintain peak energy and potency all day and all night! Discover the remarkable hormone-boosting workout that makes lean muscle growth automatic! * Build bigger arms, chest, and back with targeted, high-intensity workouts. Not one second of your gym time is wasted in an exercise plan that makes maximum muscle growth your daily payoff. * Pack on a pound and a half of muscle every week! Flex your bicep: That's what four pounds of muscle looks like. In just 21 days, that's how much you'll be adding to your body. * Eat the perfect muscle foods--at every meal. This 6-times-a-day nutrition plan gives you the exact ratio of protein, carbs, and fat to fuel hypertrophic muscle growth each time you eat. * Burn only fat calories! Discover the nutrition secret that turns any workout into an exercise in pure body-fat torching. * Boost energy and sexual performance. This high-powered plan will boost your endorphins and unleash HGH, IGF-1, and other growth-factor hormones to boost mood, muscle, and sex drive. * Reach higher intensity--without pain or muscle soreness. Cutting edge research reveals the unique nutritional supplements that give you the edge in the gym, and make your recovery hyper-efficient. With The 21-Day Big Muscle Plan, you'll turn soft fat into pure, hard muscle, and reveal a stronger, more powerful, more potent new you in just three weeks!
LOGIC: Lecture Notes for Philosophy, Mathematics, and Computer Science (Springer Undergraduate Texts in Philosophy)
by Andrea IaconaThis textbook is a logic manual which includes an elementary course and an advanced course. It covers more than most introductory logic textbooks, while maintaining a comfortable pace that students can follow. The technical exposition is clear, precise and follows a paced increase in complexity, allowing the reader to get comfortable with previous definitions and procedures before facing more difficult material. The book also presents an interesting overall balance between formal and philosophical discussion, making it suitable for both philosophy and more formal/science oriented students. This textbook is of great use to undergraduate philosophy students, graduate philosophy students, logic teachers, undergraduates and graduates in mathematics, computer science or related fields in which logic is required.
Logical Form: Between Logic and Natural Language (Synthese Library #393)
by Andrea IaconaLogical form has always been a prime concern for philosophers belonging to the analytic tradition. For at least one century, the study of logical form has been widely adopted as a method of investigation, relying on its capacity to reveal the structure of thoughts or the constitution of facts. This book focuses on the very idea of logical form, which is directly relevant to any principled reflection on that method. Its central thesis is that there is no such thing as a correct answer to the question of what is logical form: two significantly different notions of logical form are needed to fulfill two major theoretical roles that pertain respectively to logic and to semantics. This thesis has a negative and a positive side. The negative side is that a deeply rooted presumption about logical form turns out to be overly optimistic: there is no unique notion of logical form that can play both roles. The positive side is that the distinction between two notions of logical form, once properly spelled out, sheds light on some fundamental issues concerning the relation between logic and language.
Write to the Point: How to Communicate in Business With Style and Purpose
by Salvatore J. IaconePractical, proven techniques to make writing for business more effective and less stressful.Thanks to e-mail, voice mail, cell phones, pagers, and, of course, the ever-expanding Web, we live in an age of information overload. Although all these wonders were designed to make life and communication easier and faster, speed and efficiency have come with a price. Clear business writing has never been more difficult or stressful.Writers are expected to respond quickly to an endless flow of e-mail messages. Readers complain about an increasing lack of clarity along with an abundance of mechanical errors. Supervisors and managers are bewildered by employees’ inability to simply say what they mean and the lack of appropriate tone and sense of decorum in the written communications they produce.This book presents proven techniques developed in Dr. Iacone’s seminars that will enable greater ease, proficiency, and clarity in writing. The conversational, instructional format walks you through the actual stages of the writing process—from planning and writing the first draft, to editing and proofreading. This invaluable handbook also includes helpful guidelines to correct punctuation, lists of often-confused words, and step-by-step procedures for generating effective e-mail, memos, letters, and reports.
Fishing on the Edge
by Mike IaconelliWith his colorful tattoos and booming hip-hop sound track, Mike Iaconelli has turned the world of big-money competitive bass fishing upside down. In Fishing on the Edge, Iaconelli tells his own story-and it's a whopper: a Philly-born, Jersey-bred Yankee who's been stealing the spotlight from bass fishing's traditionally all-Southern anglers, attracting fans and dominating one of the fastest-growing sports in America. How did Mike Iaconelli, a college-educated kid from New Jersey, come blasting into a sport dominated by old-school stars like Gary Klein, Kevin VanDam, and Denny Brauer? How did Mike, aka "Ike," take a secret childhood passion and turn it into a profession, earning million-dollar sponsorships and a storm of media attention, ranging from ESPN's SportsCenter to profiles in "The New York Times and "Esquire? While Mike has attracted both fans and foes on the tour, his success speaks for itself, especially his victory at the 2003 CITGO Bassmaster Classic, the Super Bowl of competitive fishing. Forty-four million Americans fish, but no one does it quite like Mike Iaconelli. In Fishing on the Edge, he lets you in on the secrets to his extraordinary success-how he developed his "power" fishing style, how he attacks the water, positions the boat, and perseveres through those days when the bass just aren't biting. With sidebar tips that can be used by any fisherman-from using spinner baits to picking out the right rod to his no-fail "secret weapons"-this is an intensive, informative, and often raucous journey through the life of a brash young man destined to do for fishing what Tony Hawk did for the X Games: take the sport to a whole new level. At the same time, it'sthe compelling first-person story of a man who prepared carefully every step of the way, kept notes on every fish he ever caught, and executed the perfect plan to get to the top. A tale of passion, competition, and extre
European Works Councils: Pessimism of the Intellect Optimism of the Will? (Routledge Research in Employment Relations #Vol. 11)
by Ian Fitzgerald and John StirlingThis book covers the key themes related to the introduction, growth development and future of European Works Councils: the European Works Council Directive itself, European Works Council Agreements, Employers' strategies for managing European Works Councils in practice and trade union strategies for the development of European Works Councils. The book features contributions from key writers in the field and covers both theoretical models and questions of practice.
Legislative Delegation
by Bogdan IancuAn overarching question of contemporary constitutionalism is whether equilibriums devised prior to the emergence of the modern administrative-industrial state can be preserved or recreated by means of fundamental law. The book approaches this problem indirectly, through the conceptual lens offered by constitutional developments relating to the adoption of normative limitations on the delegation of law-making authority. Three analytical strands (constitutional theory, constitutional history, and contemporary constitutional and administrative law) run through the argument. They merge into a broader account of the conceptual ramifications, the phenomenon, and the constitutional treatment of delegation in a number of paradigmatic legal systems. As it is argued, the development and failure of constitutional rules imposing limits on legislative delegation reveal the conditions for the possibility of classical limited government and, conversely, the erosion of normativity in contemporary constitutionalism.
Dictionary of World Philosophy
by A. Pablo IannoneThe Dictionary of World Philosophy covers the diverse and challenging terminology, concepts, schools and traditions of the vast field of world philosophy. Providing an extremely comprehensive resource and an essential point of reference in a complex and expanding field of study the Dictionary covers all major subfields of the discipline.Key features:* Cross-references are used to highlight interconnections and the cross-cultural diffusion and adaptation of terms which has taken place over time* The user is led from specific terms to master entries which provide valuable historical and cultural context* Each master entry is followed by at least two suggestions for further reading on the subject, creating a substantial bibliography of world philosophy* References extend beyond philosophy to related areas such as cognitive science, computer science, language and physicsSubdisciplines covered include:* aesthetics * ethics * sociopolitical philosophy * the philosophy of law * epistemology * logic * the philosophy of science * the philosophy of mind * the philosophy of culture and history * metaphysics * the philosophy of religionEntries are drawn from West Africa, Arabic, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Jewish, Korean, Latin American, Maori and Native American philosophy including the important and so far largely neglected instance of Pre-Hispanic thought: Nahua philosophy.
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