Handbook to Life in Ancient Egypt

 By A. Rosalie David, Rosalie David
Publisher: Facts on File, Pages: 417, Date: 2003-05

ISBN-10 : 0816050341, Rar PDF 4.3 mb

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Written by a noted Egyptologist, Handbook to Life in Ancient Egypt, Revised Edition explores 5,000 years of this mysterious civilization. Containing the most up-to-date information and organized thematically, combining historical and archaeological information in a highly accessible format, this volume is the only book that explores all aspects of life in ancient Egypt, from predynastic times to the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms to the Ptolemaic and Roman eras.

In this new edition the author discusses the latest findings in areas that are currently at the forefront of Egyptological research. A new chapter on Egyptology describes the history of the field, the results of the latest excavations, and the techniques involved in new scientific studies, such as DNA analysis and the tracing of disease patterns.

This newly revised edition takes into account the discoveries of the last few years that have led Egyptologists to change their perspective on some aspects of life in ancient Egypt, including a reevaluation of the purpose and functions of the Egyptian temples, the role of the Great Royal Wife, and the possible date and nature of the Biblical Exodus.

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Language Planning: From Practice to Theory

Author Robert B. Kaplan, Richard B. Baldauf
Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited

Pages: 403, Publication Date: 1998-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1853593729

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Reviewing the field of language policy and planning, this text sets out current practice and ways of thinking about language policy and planning, looking at methodology and the key areas of education, literacy and economics. Case studies of key language planning and policy issues are included.

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Play and Learning in the Early Years: From Research to Practice

By Dr Pat Broadhead, Dr Justine Howard, Dr Elizabeth Wood
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd

Pages: 208, Publication Date: 2010-03-25
ISBN-10 : 1849200068,

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By helping the reader to develop their understanding of the complex relationships between play and learning, Play and Learning in the Early Years examines current theoretical perspectives on play, alongside examples of recent and innovative play research from a range of disciplinary and methodological perspectives.

With contributions from leading play scholars, it brings together theory, research, policy and practice in relation to play and learning in early years settings. The emphasis is on the relationship between play and learning, and play and pedagogy, and the need to understand these dimensions more substantially in order to teach with confidence.

Included are chapters on:
*the influence of play on thinking, problem-solving and creativity
*cooperative play and learning
*play, risk and outdoor learning
*learning to play in cultural context

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Green Energy: Technology, Economics and Policy

By U. Aswathanarayana, T. Harikrishnan, K.M. Thayyib Sahini
Publisher: CRC Press

Pages: 364, Date: 2010-06-01
ISBN-10 : 0415876281, PDF 2.26 MB

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Renewable fuels, such as wind, solar, biomass, tides, and geothermal, are inexhaustible, indigenous, and often free. However, capturing them and transforming them into electricity, hydrogen, or clean transporation fuels often is not. Green Energy:

Technology, Economics, and Policy addresses how to approach and apply technology, economics, and policy to bring down the costs involved with renewables, the most important challenge faced in the green era. Intended for students and professionals in resources, energy and environmental engineering and in economic fields focusing on green energy.

It explores the ways and means of using technology, economics, and policy to address R & D issues, market penetration, improved efficiency, investment capital, polivy changes, and more. It elucidates Green New Deal models in which the twin objectives of job generation and mitigation of climate change impacts are acheived through the harnessing of the transformative power of technology.

The book links energy science and technology with energy economics, markets, policy, and planning. It descibes how this can be accomplished through public – private partnership in the prosecution of Innovation Chain (Basic Research → Applied Research
& Development → Demonstration →Deployment →Commercialization).

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The Oxford Handbook of Tudor Literature (Oxford Handbooks)

Edited by Mike Pincombe and Cathy Shrank
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Pages: 704, Date: 2009-11-23
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0199205884

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This is the first major collection of essays to look at the literature of the entire Tudor period, from the reign of Henry VII to death of Elizabeth I. It pays particularly attention to the years before 1580.

Those decades saw, amongst other things, the establishment of print culture and growth of a reading public; the various phases of the English Reformation and process of political centralization that enabled and accompanied them; the increasing emulation of Continental and classical literatures under the of humanism; the self-conscious emergence of English as a literary language and determined creation of a native literary canon; the beginnings of English empire and the consolidation of a sense of nationhood.

However, study of Tudor literature prior to 1580 is not only of worth as a context, or foundation, for an Elizabethan 'golden age'. As this much-needed volume will show, it is also of artistic, intellectual, and cultural merit in its own right. Written by experts from Europe, North America, and the United Kingdom, the forty-four chapters in The Oxford Handbook to Tudor Literature recover some of the distinctive voices of sixteenth-century writing, its energy, variety, and inventiveness.

As well as essays on well-known writers, such as Philip Sidney or Thomas Wyatt, the volume contains the first extensive treatment in print of some of the Tudor era's most original voices.

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James Brown - 20 All Time Greatest Hits (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook)

By James Brown
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Pages: 80, Date: 1996-01-01
ISBN-10 : 0793539110

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20 classics, including: Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine, Pt. 1
 * I Got You (I Feel Good) * Papa's Got A Brand New Bag, Pt. 1
* Say It Loud (I'm Black And I'm Proud), Pt. 1
* and more. Also includes a biography, discography, and photos!

2.9 MB, OK quality PDF scan, some page edges missing, covers and bookmarks, 77 pp. 

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Handbook of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Formulations, Second Edition: (Six-Volume Set)

By Sarfaraz K. Niazi
Publisher: Informa Healthcare, Pages: 2094

Date: 2009-09-21, ISBN-10 : 1420081063

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An authoritative and practical guide to the art and science of formulating drugs.
With thoroughly revised and expanded content, this Second Edition six-volume set compiles volumes from FDA New Drug Applications, patent applications, and other sources of generic and proprietary formulations to cover the broad spectrum of issues concerning drug manufacturing.

A must-have collection for pharmaceutical manufacturers, educational institutions, and regulatory authorities, this set is an excellent platform for drug companies to benchmark their products and for generic companies to formulate drugs coming off patent.
As the largest reference on pharmaceutical formulations, this handbook also provides guidelines on how to file aNDAs in the shortest possible time, helping pharmaceutical companies to cut costs in the areas of pharmaceutical research and development.

Divided conveniently into two parts—regulatory and manufacturing guidelines, and formulations—each volume in the set covers:

* cGMP compliance
* pre-approval inspections
* stability and bioequivalence testing
* packaging commodity development
* common difficulties in formulating drugs
* changes to aNDAs

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Technical Math For Dummies

By Barry Schoenborn, Bradley Simkins
Publisher: For Dummies, Pages: 384, Date: 2010-07-13

ISBN-10 : 0470598743 PDF 15.43 Mb

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Technical Math For Dummies is your one-stop, hands-on guide to acing the math courses you’ll encounter as you work toward getting your degree, certifacation, or license in the skilled trades.

You’ll get easy-to-follow, plain-English guidance on mathematical formulas and methods that professionals use every day in the automotive, health, construction, licensed trades, maintenance, and other trades. You’ll learn how to apply concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and their formulas related to occupational areas of study. Plus, you’ll find out how to perform basic arithmetic operations and solve word problems as they’re applied to specific trades.

* Maps to a course commonly required by vocational schools, community and technical college, or for certification in the skilled trades
* Covers the basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
* Helps professionals keep pace with job demands

Whether you’re a student currently enrolled in a program or a professional who is already in the work force, Technical Math For Dummies gives you everything you need to improve your math skills and get ahead of the pack.

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PDF For Handbook on Business Process Management 2: Strategic Alignment, Governance, People and Culture

By Jan vom Brocke, Michael Rosemann
Publisher: Springer,

Pages: 616, Date: 2010-08-31
ISBN-10 : 3642019811, rar pdf 6 mb

Business Process Management (BPM) has become one of the most widely used approaches for the design of modern organizational and information systems. The conscious treatment of business processes as significant corporate assets has facilitated substantial improvements in organizational performance but is also used to ensure the conformance of corporate activities.

This Handbook presents in two volumes the contemporary body of knowledge as articulated by the world's leading BPM thought leaders. This second volume focuses on the managerial and organizational challenges of Business Process Management such as strategic and cultural alignment, governance and the education of BPM stakeholders.

As such, this book provides concepts and methodologies for the integration of BPM. Each chapter has been contributed by leading international experts. Selected case studies complement their views and lead to a summary of BPM expertise that is unique in its coverage of the most critical success factors of BPM

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Handbook on Business Process Management 1: Introduction, Methods, and Information Systems

By Jan vom Brocke, Michael Rosemann
Publisher: Springer,

Pages: 600, Date: 2010-08-31
ISBN-10 : 3642004156, PDF 10 Mb

Business Process Management (BPM) has become one of the most widely used approaches for the design of modern organizational and information systems. The conscious treatment of business processes as significant corporate assets has facilitated substantial improvements in organizational performance but is also used to ensure the conformance of corporate activities.

This Handbook presents in two volumes the contemporary body of knowledge as articulated by the world' s leading BPM thought leaders. This first volume focuses on arriving at a sound definition of Business Process Management approaches and examines BPM methods and process-aware information systems.
As such, it provides guidance for the integration of BPM into corporate methodologies and information systems.

Each chapter has been contributed by leading international experts. Selected case studies complement these views and lead to a summary of BPM expertise that is unique in its coverage of the most critical success factors of BPM.

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