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1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think
by Robert ArpAn elegant addition to the successful “1001” series—a comprehensive, chronological guide to the most important thoughts from the finest minds of the past 3,000 years.1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think is a comprehensive guide to the most interesting and imaginative thoughts from the finest minds in history. Ranging from the ancient wisdom of Confucius and Plato to today’s cutting-edge thinkers, it offers a wealth of stimulation and amusement for everyone with a curious mind. Within the pages of this book you will find a wide variety of answers to the great, eternal questions: How was the universe created and what is the place of humans within it? How should a person live? And how can we build a just society? 1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think also includes a host of hypotheses that are remarkable for their sheer weirdness—from the concept of the transmigration of souls to parallel universes and the theoretical paradoxes of time travel (what happens if you travel back in time and kill your own grandfather?). Discover how the Greek philosopher Zeno “proved” a flying arrow never moves; how modern science has shown that a butterfly’s wing can stir up an Atlantic storm; and the mathematical proof of the existence of life in other galaxies. The inspirational ideas explored here range from Gandhi’s theory of civil disobedience to Henry David Thoreau’s praise of the simple life and Mary Wollstonecraft’s groundbreaking advocacy of women’s rights. The book also covers a wide variety of lifestyle concepts, such as “rational dress” and naturism, and cultural movements including Neoclassicism, Surrealism, and Postmodernism. Supported by a wealth of striking illustrations and illuminating quotations, 1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think is both an in-depth history of ideas and a delightfully browsable source of entertainment.
1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think (1001 Series)
by Arthur CaplanTrace the progress of humanity—from prehistoric times to the present day—through 1,001 ideas that changed how we connect to each other and the world around us.From the ability to control fire to augmented reality, the power of humanity&’s ideas has revolutionized how we live and experience the world around us. 1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think looks at the innovations and concepts that have played a key role in our progress since before recorded history. Covering a wide range of topics—from political and religious ideas to modern innovations such as social media and clean energy—this captivating volume offers a comprehensive look at how human ideas have evolved over the millennia.
1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement
by Edgar A. FalkIn a new, completely revised and updated edition of his 1999 classic 1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement, public relations and marketing guru Edgar Falk shows small, medium, and large business owners how to make the most of retail opportunities in any economic environment, and teaches all business owners how to think big in the face of growing competition and consumer insecurity. In our ever-changing economy, Falk's strategies are an absolute necessity for survival and success. Here, he offers a veritable encyclopedia of practical suggestions that show small- to medium-sized retailers how to attract new customers, then goes on to offer solid, time-tested advice on how to keep them coming back, over and over again. From proven-successful ideas for eye-catching window displays, in-store promotions, and special events to tested strategies for market research and publicity, this guide provides everything the small business owner needs to become more aggressive and effective in pulling in customers and fending off competition.
1001 Illuminated Initial Letters: 27 Full-Color Plates (Dover Pictorial Archive)
by Owen JonesThe illuminated letters in this volume by the great Victorian designer Owen Jones, many taken from an illustrated edition of The Psalms of David, represent popular alphabet motifs that have been copied by artists and designers for more than a century throughout Europe and North America. Each page of this versatile archive contains approximately 40 magnificently embellished individual letters of the alphabet. (There's also an additional page of equally attractive Arabic and Roman numerals.) Foliated and filigreed designs -- ranging from small to large, simple to spectacular -- display the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that have become synonymous with Victorian design. Commercial artists, graphic designers, and craftspeople will find this elegant and versatile treasury of copyright-free decorative letters an excellent and indispensable sourcebook for graphic projects calling for old-fashioned Victorian charm.
1001 Illustrations That Connect: Compelling Stories, Stats, and News Items for Preaching, Teaching, and Writing
by Craig Brian Larson Phyllis Ten ElshofEvery preacher, teacher, or writer knows the value of a good illustration in helping connect the truth of the passage with the congregation or class—and how hard it is to come up with good illustrations week after week. This book contains the cream of the crop: 1001 illustrations carefully selected from among thousands on Christianity Today International’s popular website PreachingToday.com. These illustrations are proven, memorable, and illuminating. As the saying goes, they will preach! And they’re fresh, all written within the past seven years. Of course the best illustrations are no good if you can’t find the right one. These illustrations have been arranged according to twelve master topics, each divided into several subtopics. Further, they’ve been indexed according both to Bible references and to 500 keywords. A searchable CD-ROM is included, allowing you to get the illustration into your lesson or sermon with ease.
1001 Incredible Things to Do on the Internet
by Ken LeebowFrom the bestselling self-published series "300 Incredible Things to Do On the Internet" comes a comprehensive guide to quality sites on the Web. Cartoons throughout.
1001 Inventions That Changed the World (1001 Series)
by Jack ChallonerThe history of the world through 1,001 inventions—from prehistoric times to the present day.1001 Inventions That Changed the World is an enthralling guide to the world&’s most important scientific and technological advances. Authoritatively written by a team of historians, scientists, and anthropologists, this book tells the stories behind these innovations, presenting a comprehensive history of the world through invention and discovery. From stone tools and fire at the dawn of humankind to today&’s self-driving cars, inventions have moved society forward at a remarkable pace. This informative volume shows just how much some of the inventions that we take for granted have transformed the world.
1001 Letters For All Occasions: The Best Models for Every Business and Personal Need
by Corey Sandler Janice KeefeDear Reader,Welcome to fictional Smalltown, Ohio--where every resident knows how to write clear, concise, attention-grabbing letters. With more samples than any other book, 1001 Letters for All Occasions is the resource any time written communication is in order. Letters are still the best way to communicate, and the residents of Smalltown are happy to share their best examples with you.We provide letters for every personal and business need, including apologies, business proposals, complaints, congratulations, cover letters, invitations, condolences, thanks, and travel letters in three languages.Whether you are writing to your bank, your child's school, or a large government agency, our picture-perfect sample letters will get you the response you want!Sincerely,Corey Sandler and Janice Keefe
1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking: Fresh, Timely, and Compelling Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Speakers
by Michael HodginExperienced speakers know the value of humor for adding punch to their point and muscle to their message. That's why 1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking belongs in every pastor's and speaker's library -- including yours! Like its rib-tickling predecessor, 1001 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking, this volume is a gold mine of one-liners, jokes, and humorous anecdotes for almost any situation or subject. Pick your topic: Attitudes, Evangelism, Romance, Weddings . . . you'll find what you're looking for, conveniently alphabetized, numbered, and indexed for instant referencing. There's even a space for you to record the times and places you use each illustration, so no one will hear you tell the same joke twice. Most of these humorous gems have already been tested by preachers and other speakers. And the huge variety ensures you'll find something to tickle any congregation's funny bone -- and grab its attention.
1001 Most Useful French Words
by Marcella Ottolenghi BuxbaumStudents of French and anyone wishing a stronger, more in-depth French vocabulary will prize this practical and inexpensive book. Its contents encompass more than 1,000 of the most frequently used words in the French language, presented in alphabetical order -- from à (in, at, to) to wagon-lit (sleeping car, sleeper). Each vocabulary word then appears in a French sentence, demonstrating its proper usage.A separate section features common French words arranged by such categories as family, days of the week, months of the year, seasons, numbers, colors, foods, stores, occupations, and animals. (These words are not repeated in the alphabetical section.) In addition, a page of Vocabulary Tips explains how students can easily recognize hundreds of French/English cognates.Travelers will find this handy reference volume especially valuable. Its compact size makes it an easy fit for pockets or purses. Hundreds of terms and expressions particularly helpful to people on vacation and business trips include L'addition, s'il vous plait ("The check, please") and Pouvez-vous nous aider? (Can you help us?).
1001 Most Useful French Words NEW EDITION (Dover Language Guides French)
by Heather MccoyThe ideal travel companion and at-home reference, this completely updated volume features 1,001 common French words. Each term is accompanied by a brief definition, a sentence in French demonstrating proper usage, and a translation. Up-to-date entries cover terms for current digital technology, and a convenient reference section presents words related to family; days, months, and seasons; telling time; shopping; and other vocabulary categories.
1001 Most Useful Spanish Words
by Seymour ResnickStudents of Spanish will find here an enormously useful aid to building their Spanish vocabularies. Included are definitions of common Spanish words arranged by such categories as foods, numbers, days of the week, months, colors, the seasons, and family. The heart of the book is a dictionary, from a to zapato, in which each word is used in a Spanish sentence (with English translation) demonstrating its proper use. This useful learning and teaching tool was compiled by Seymour Resnick, a noted language teacher. It belongs at the fingertips of anyone studying the Spanish language.
1001 Most Useful Spanish Words NEW EDITION
by Dr Pablo Garcia LoaezaThis slim travel companion and at-home reference features 1,001 common words, each accompanied by a brief definition, a sentence demonstrating proper usage, and a translation. Up-to-date entries cover modern technology and consumer electronics, and a categorized section offers a convenient quick reference for words related to the family, the days of the week, and the seasons. Helpful tips on usage explain some of the finer points of vocabulary and grammar.
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: You Must See Before You Die 2011 (1001)
by Steven Jay Schneider"I have, by the way, seen 943 of the 1001 movies, and am carefully rationing the remaining titles to prolong my life." - Roger Ebert"1001 ways to give cinema new scope." - The HeraldExpert critics in each genre of film, from romance to horror and sci-fi, have once again painstakingly revised this list of essential must see-movies, cut and added films to bring the must-watch list bang up to date for 2013, from great classics like The Birth of a Nation and Gone With the Wind to recent Oscar winners like Life of Pi, Amour, Argo and the blockbusters that is Skyfall. Each entry tells you exactly why these films deserve inclusion in this definitive illustrated list, engaging readers in each film's concept development and production, including curious trivia facts about the movies, as well as the most famous pieces of memorabilia associated with them.Illustrated with hundreds of stunning film stills, portraits and poster art 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Dieoffers an incredible visual insight into the world of modern cinema. It puts together the most significant movies from all genres, from animation to Western, through action, comedy, documentary, musical, noir, romance, thriller, short and sci-fi. Movies from over 30 different countries have been included, offering a truly wide multi-cultural perspective, and the time span includes more than a century of extraordinary cinematography. Packed with vital statistics, and a few facts that might surprise you, this is a collector's must for the bookshelf as well as an entertaining read for all those who love the world of film. Whether your passion lies with The Blue Angel or Blue Velvet, from the films you shouldn't have missed the first time around, to the films you can see again and again, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is the definitive guide for all movie lovers.Contents includes... Introduction19001910192019301940 195019601970 198019902000
1001 Natural Wonders: You Must See Before You Die (1001)
by Michael BrightLet Michael Bright take you on an incredible journey to the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. Spanning every continent and ocean on the planet, 1001 Natural Wonders is a compendium of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can revist time and time again. These are Mother Nature's most magnificent places, and natural history writer Michael Bright has selected 1001 locations so breathtaking that once seen, you will never forget. Discover more about the most outstanding locations our planet has to offer, many of them now UNESCO World Heritage Sites to preserve them for future generations. Learn about the explosive rumblings of Caribbean volcanoes and the secluded Spansh wetlands, home to the world's few remaining Iberian lynx. Imagine the spectatcular beauty of Australia's fragile reefs, which are ever at the mercy of global warming. Organized by continent and then country, illustrated with stunning photographs from the world's leading photographers, and located on maps, each entry is packed with information on how each natural wonder was created, where to find it, and how to get there, making 1001 Natural Wonders more than just a 'top 1001' list. It is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind.
1001 Nights in Iraq
by Shant KenderianShant Kenderian's visit to Baghdad in 1980, at age seventeen, was supposed to be a short one -- just enough time to make peace with his estranged father before returning to his home in the United States. But then Saddam Hussein invaded Iran and sealed off Iraq's borders to every man of military age -- including Shant. Suddenly forced onto the front lines, his two-week visit turned into a nightmare that lasted for ten years. 1001 Nights in Iraq presents a human story that provides unique insight into a country and culture that we only get a hint of in the headlines. After surviving the horrors of the Iran-Iraq War, Shant was then forced to fight on the front lines of Desert Storm without being given the proper equipment, including a gun, but miraculously survived to be captured by the Americans and become a POW. He underwent starvation, heavy interrogations, and solitary confinement, but what broke him in the end was his love affair with a female American soldier. Yet throughout this whole ordeal, Shant never lost his respect for people, his faith in God, or his sense of humor.
1001 Palabras Inglesas Mas Utiles para Hispanoparlantes
by Seymour ResnickPersonas de habla Española que quieren aumentar su vocabulario inglés tienen aquí una ayuda indispensable. Se incluyen traducciónes de palabras communes en doce diferentes categorías: familia, días, meses, estaciones, números, colores, alimentos, partes del cuerpo, tiendas, oficios, avisos al público, y animals. La parte principal es como un pequeño diccionario de traducciónes, de a a zero. Cada palabra se usa en una frase en inglés (con una traducción Española) demostrando su uso correcto. Este libro fue preparado por el professor Seymour Resnick, un conocido professor de lenguas.Immigrant students from Latin America, as well as other Spanish speakers, will find this handy little book a tremendous aid in expanding their English vocabularies. Compiled by noted language teacher Seymour Resnick, the text includes more than 1,000 of the most useful and commonly used words in the English language, presented in alphabetical order. To demonstrate how to use the words, the author gives each in a simple English sentence followed by a Spanish translation.After the alphabetical dictionary listing is a section of words divided into 12 helpful categories: family, days, months and seasons, numbers, colors, food, parts of the body, stores, occupations, public notices, and animals. Although designed for Spanish speakers, this book is also an excellent tool for English speakers who wish to improve their Spanish vocabularies.
1001 Pearls of Teachers' Wisdom: Quotations on Life and Learning (1001 Pearls)
by Frank Mccourt Erin Gruwell1,001 Pearls of Teachers' Wisdom is a fun and inspirational book packed with words of wisdom on the art of teaching. <P><P> With more than three thousand entries, it includes thoughts on the art of teaching from hundreds of teachers, professors, authors, and politicians. Quotes are drawn from a wide variety of sources, from the ancient to the modern. Among the contributors are Aristotle, the Buddha, Mark Twain, Frederick Douglass, Helen Keller, Freud, Albert Einstein, Gandhi, Winston Churchill, and John Lennon.<P> The late Frank McCourt, celebrated author of Angela's Ashes and a veteran educator, provides an inspiring introduction. Now in paperback, this portable treasure trove will make a perfect gift for a teaching school graduate, a favorite teacher, or anyone with a passion for learning and education.
1001 Pediatric Treatment Activities: Creative Ideas for Therapy Sessions
by Ayelet Danto Michelle Pruzansky1001 Pediatric Treatment Activities: Creative Ideas for Therapy Sessions is back with the newly updated Third Edition. Created by practicing occupational therapists specializing in pediatrics care who recognized the need for developing exciting activities to keep children engaged in therapy sessions for long periods of time, this book enhances the resources available to therapists. Understanding the needs of practicing professionals, the Third Edition also boasts more than 450 images to better illustrate the activities, saving busy practitioners time by allowing them to focus on the treatment at hand.1001 Pediatric Treatment Activities is intended to be a quick and simple reference handbook for pediatric clinicians looking for new ideas for a therapy session. Easily skimmed by chapter and section, the updated and revised Third Edition adds to the professional’s working knowledge and access to treatment activity ideas in a wide range of areas.New to the Third Edition: Dozens of new fun and engaging activities Full-color images and additional pictures throughout to support and help explain the various activities Current evidence based on today’s research added to each chapter introduction Chapter on handwriting and an appendix on teletherapy An up-to-date list of therapeutic apps 1001 Pediatric Treatment Activities, Third Edition covers treatment areas that are typically addressed in pediatric therapy and includes sections on sensory integration, visual system, hand skills, body strengthening and stabilizing, cognitive and higher-level skill building, social skills, and improving gait patterns.Chapters include: Teletherapy Activities Group Activities Seasonally Themed Projects and Activities Pressure Modulation Increasing Social Interaction and Relatedness Finger Individuation Open Webspace Fine Motor Skills Pinch-Grasp Manipulation Hand Strengthening 1001 Pediatric Treatment Activities, Third Edition is a practical guide for anyone in the field of pediatric therapy and belongs on the bookshelves of students and practitioners alike.
1001 People Who Made America
by Alan AxelrodIn this companion to his popular 1001 Events That Made America, Alan Axelrod suggests we can answer this question only after we look with an open mind into all the areas of our collective past. 1001 People Who Made America does just that, highlighting the famous as well as the infamous, the virtuous as well as the notorious, from the nation's earliest days to the present. Serving up history in lively, accessible bits, the book presents a who's who?
1001 People Who Made America
by Alan AxelrodFrom the famous to the infamous, from the virtuous to the notorious, from Thomas Jefferson to Madonna, historian Axelrod profiles key figures in American politics, arts, science, business, religion, and popular culture. The brief profiles are arranged alphabetically, about three to a page, and describe each person's major contributions. The book's scope begins centuries before there was a United States and continues through the 21st century. Without a timeline, chronology, or categories, the book will probably be more comfortable on general reader's coffee tables than in students' backpacks. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
1001 Pitfalls In Spanish (Barron's Foreign Language Guides)
by Holt DueberA supplemental textbook outlining fundamentals of the Spanish language and providing help for common obstacles such as complex sentence structure, vocabulary, and telephone conversations.
1001 Places to Meet Mr. Right
by Elizabeth ShimerThey say that there are no good men out there, but they're wrong. Eligible, good men are everywhere—and author Elizabeth Shimer Bowers shows how you can find them in the unlikeliest ways.You don't have to look very far to meet the man of your dreams. There are plenty of timeless and creative ways to find the perfect man for you, such as: #210: Tour a brewery #946: Learn to sail #470: Volunteer at an animal rescue #778: Become a tour guide at a local attraction #505: Attend a scotch-tasting night #768: Tag along to a friend's company picnic #398: Visit Pedro's South of the Border As well as 992 other ways and places to find your Mr. Right! Not only will you learn the pros and cons of meeting men in the various venues, but you can also use the handy rating scale to find out how much time each activity takes, whether you should bring a girlfriend along, and how much money (if any) you must invest. Your future plus-one could be as close as a few seats away on the subway, a few paces behind you in line at the movies, or right outside your own front door. So, grab this book and go!
1001 Questions Answered About: Earthquakes, Avalanches, Floods and Other Natural Disasters
by Barbara TuftyThis highly readable and informative guide answers hundreds of fascinating questions about storms and atmospheric phenomena. In addition to dispelling common misconceptions, it imparts a wealth of solid scientific data about hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, wind, fog, ice storms, and other events. The text is embellished with 72 drawings and 20 photographs.
1001 Questions Answered About: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Other Natural Air Disasters
by Barbara TuftyThis highly readable and informative guide answers hundreds of fascinating questions about storms and atmospheric phenomena. In addition to dispelling common misconceptions, it imparts a wealth of solid scientific data about hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, wind, fog, ice storms, and other events. The text is embellished with 72 drawings and 20 photographs.