Book DescriptionFor the beginner, Aromatherapy for Everyone will provide sound advice to get started on this ancient and proven natural therapy Which oils are best to start with? Essential oil cautions How to receive themaximum benefit from each oils How to mix oils to create unique scents How to tell a good quality brand of essential озошь oil from a low quality brand For those who have already discovered the joys of aromatherapy, this book makesa great reference The therapeutic, aromatic and creative uses of more than 45 different essential oils A brief history of each herb from which an essential oil is derived Fun facts about each oil Information on treating common ailments such as colds, wounds, muscular aches and pains, headaches, and stress Beautiful color photographs of herbs by Stephen Foster "Aromatherapy for Everyone makes the subject fun, practical and immediately accessible to allwho wish to use essential oils for aromatherapy From the "fun fact" section to the useful tips on aromatherapy for health and delight, this book is an essential guide to the subject " Steven Foster.  2004 г 139 стр ISBN 1890612383.

Book Description Taking time out from everyday activities, duties, and problems is a proven way for men and women to affirm meaning and spiritual value in their lives Many people seek a few days' refuge in a religious environment such as a monastery However, personal retreats can also take the form of short, intensive periods of entirely private, озощб personal reflection and renewal in the midst of everyday life This inspiring book offers practical advice on how to get benefit from all types of retreat The author recommends creative exercises and meditations drawn from many spiritual traditions He guides readers in the act of reviewing their life's events and milestones as a first step toward setting future personal goals For readers who prefer to keep the spiritual retreat personal and private, he advises on creating a schedule that allows time for meditation, and setting aside a space in which to meditate There is also advice for those who wish to choose a spiritual director, or who wish to make a group retreat He asserts that now, in our machine-driven age, we need to take control of time and discover proven routes to spiritual renewal and growth His advice is enhanced with 60 color illustrations.  2004 г 128 стр ISBN 0764127373.

Don't be intimidated by your new Mac — tame it! Easy Mac OS X Tiger provides you with everything you need to know about the Mac OS X Tiger operating system with a streamlined, visual approach With clear, concise explanations of system-level functions, system accessories and pre-installed applications, you will be able to zero in on and complete озощп the specific tasks you need to know From iLife to security issues, you will quickly learn and apply with this step-by-step guide to learning the Mac OS X Tiger system.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 304 стр ISBN 0789733137.

Book DescriptionDoes God go to my school? You forgot about the big exam, your best friend is sick, and it's your day to take out the trash Where is God in all of this? Sure, you can feel His presence at church, but what about right now? No matter what your day holds, God wants to walk with you Find His touch in your everyday life Each scripture and reading in озощъ this collection shines God's love on your life…even the parts you may never have seen Him in before Find His peace in your most hectic moments-even if you forgot to study!.  2003 г 208 стр ISBN 1562928791.

The inside scoop for when you want more than the official line! Microsoft Windows XP SP2 may be a robust and flexible operating system, but to use it with confidence you'll need to know its quirks and shortcuts Find out what the manual doesn't always tell you in this insider's guide to using Windows XP in the real world What's the best way to handle security? озоъа How do you set up a network? From handling data to avoiding crashes, first get the official way, then the best way from two expert power users * Unbiased coverage of how to get the most out of Windows XP Service Pack 2, including the new Windows Firewall and wireless UI * Savvy, real-world advice, from customizing your desktop and managing files to setting up a home network and maintaining security * Time-saving techniques and practical guidance on how to end-run Windows quirks, avoid pitfalls, and increase your productivity * Tips and hacks on XP Home versus XP Professional, the new Windows Media Player, managing portable computers, and others * Sidebars, tables, and illustrations on expanding your reach with PowerToys, getting rid of hidden Windows components, playing games the way your video card intended, and more Watch for these graphic icons in every chapter to guide you to specific practical information * Bright Ideas are smart innovations that will save you time or hassle * Hacks are insider tips and shortcuts that increase productivity When you see * Watch Out! heed the cautions or warnings to help you avoid common pitfalls And finally, check out * Inside Scoops for practical insights from the author It's like having your own expert at your side!.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 575 стр ISBN 0471763209.

Book DescriptionTechnologies for soil remediation require real knowledge and understanding of the processes involved and a correct and complete numerical approach in order to reach the best results at the lowest possible cost The authors focus on the improvement of the scientific base for the development of integrated indicators of the environmental озоъй risks created by the presence of pollutants in water and porous media They deliver insights into the understanding of integrated process, and also modelingcapabilities The establishment of a set of integrated indicators to evaluate the pollution status and risk of water resources will considerably aid environmental agencies, administrators and regulators and profit the society as a whole.  2005 г 296 стр ISBN 3540267441.

Book DescriptionColoring the circular designs known as mandalas is a creative activity that brings relaxation, healing, and self-understanding Susanne Fincher’s first such coloring book, Coloring Mandalas, presented designs organized according to a scheme of twelve archetypal stages that represents a cycle of personal growth This sequel озоъу focuses on a single one of these stages, “Crystallization,” which is associated with the completion of a cycle of growth Imagine a fully opened rose in a sunny garden, releasing its fragrance as it gently bobs in a summer breeze This is the feeling of the stage of Crystallization–a time of reaping rewards and benefits from the work we have performed; of realizing and appreciating our achievements; of resting in the pleasure of having fulfilled a personal creative inspiration Crystallization is also a time of significant spiritual understanding, when our spiritual nature comes together in harmony with our physical nature The mandalas in this book aim to: ·help us understand ourselves and our place in the scheme of things ·evoke a sense of harmony, order, and fulfillment ·provide relaxation and a soothing balance for hectic lifestyles ·uncover meaning in the ongoing stream of human experience ·bring our spiritual nature in harmony with our physical nature ·deepen our meditation ·enable us to experience the spiritual energy that inspired these sacred circles.  2004 г 160 стр ISBN 1590300866.

Book DescriptionAward-winning creativity coach and therapist, Eric Maisel, offers the A Little Every Day Deck series to help readers develop a more centered, creative, intelligent life Each card in the series presents a single idea and a simple exerciseto try every day Readers can use the decks in a variety of ways They can: Read through the 30 озоъц cards in the deck, pick one that resonates, and try the simple exercise the card suggests Use the cards as a 30-day program, practicingone message and exercise a day Shuffle the cards, cut the deck, and let a random message speak Find a favorite message and exercise, repeat it until the message is taken to heart, then go on to another card in the deck Each deck is designed to work with the others to help readers grow in profound, even unexpected ways Everyday Creative provides 30 ways to awaken the artist within Each card helps build a more creative life: undertake new creative projects, live life moreauthentically, and manifest a true artistic nature Cards invite readers to acquire new confidence, allow for fortunate accidents, embrace mystery, reduce anxiety, and more Mystery is the artists territory We know And we dont know Grow creative by embracing mystery Intending is more powerful than wishing Intend to create Hold the intention in your heart and in your belly Grow creative through powerful intention No desire, no creativity Burn to create Fall deeply in love with life Grow creative through passionate desire.  2004 г ISBN 159003077X.

Book DescriptionThe gripping true story of one womans fight to save her town and her way of life from deadly industrial chemicals Diane Wilson, fourth-generation shrimp-boat captain and mother of five, proves that one "ordinary" woman can force a giant chemical company to change its ways When Wilson learns that she lives in the most озоъш polluted county in the United States, she launches a campaign against a multi-billion-dollar corporation that has been covering up spills, silencing workers, flouting the EPA, and dumping lethal ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride into the bays along her beloved Texas Gulf Coast In an epic tale of bravery, Wilson takes her fight to the courts, to the gates of the chemical plant, and to the halls of power in Austin Along the way she meets with scorn, bribery, character assassination, and even death threats Finally, Wilson realizes that she must break the law to win justice: she resorts to nonviolent disobedience, direct action, and debilitating hunger strikes An Unreasonable Woman is a page-turner to rival stories like Erin Brockovich, Silkwood, and The China Syndrome Wilsons vivid South Texas dialogue resides somewhere between Alice Walker and William Faulkner, and her dazzling prose brings to mind the magical realism of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, replete with dreams and prophesies This book heralds the arrival of a vital new literary voice, and introduces us to a daring, hopeful womens activism that the times demand.  2005 г 400 стр ISBN 1931498881.

The brand new Treo 680 smartphone sports the Palm OS, a redesigned phone UI and software bundle, 64MB of RAM, e-mail, web browser, Bluetooth technology, Google Maps, and a camera Not to mention your contacts, calendar, photos, and songs! Pick one up, and you'll also notice a large color touchscreen and an easy-type keyboard The Treo 680 even comes озоыд in a host of new colors: graphite, copper, arctic, and crimson This new smartphone can do almost anything, and this unique, full-color book documents it all with at-a-glance tips, tutorials, and techniques This pocket-sized and portable guide comes jam-packed with new things you can do on your Treo that are not disclosed in the PDF manuals Master one topic quickly and easily and then move on to the next because everything is a one-to-five minute tip or technique Now You Know Treo is meant to be fast and simple, allowing you to practice on your handheld while you read You'll learn about the wireless capabilities, e-mail, media and streaming media, accessories, productivity, and more In minutes, you can watch your skills improve and use what you learn immediately Now You Know Treo is designed for immediate gratification, not for hour-long reads, the exact way you use your smartphone Now You Know Treo 680 Smartphone is written generically to cover multiple carries, so that each user can get the most out of their new smartphone.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 160 стр ISBN 0321453484.

Book DescriptionCompassion Fatigue, also known as Secondary Traumatic Stress Syndrome, is pervasive among caregiving professionals and family members It increasingly affects the rest of society as our social and political systems become less stable and rife with conflict and threatening cirmustances Constant exposure to the sounds of suffering, озоыл the images of trauma, or the threats of war and terrorism cause the brain to release adrenaline and other hormones and chemicals that prepare the body for action If the threats are not immediate but only secondary, seen on television or experienced through other media, the body absorbs the energy, causing tension to develop in the muscles and causing the body to remain on active alert as it exhausts itself by expending more chemicals, more hormones The body and mind become simultaneously wired and tired FlowMotion is a series of movements and breathing exercises designed to animate and release the stagnant energy trapped in the body, breaking the adrenaline short circuit of Compassion Fatigue Based on Qigong, an ancient Chinese martial art used to harmonize breath, energy and movement, FlowMotion provides relief from emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical burnout Breath of Relief - Transforming Compassion Fatigue into Flow contains detailed descriptions of the FlowMotion exercises, helpful visualization activities that calm the mind, and vibrant illustrations to guide you through the movements This publication also comes with an instructional DVD that shows karl demonstrating the different aspects of the basic stress relieving movements so that you can experience the joy of FlowMotion and the Breath of Relief that comes with master of this technique This Book is also authorized by theNational Association of Social Workers and other accreditation boards for continuing education units Visit the Breath of Relief web site for a complete listing of continuing education.  2005 г 135 стр ISBN 0975481029.

Book Description The basic principles of meditation and mindful living are explained in this guide for everyday living The deep and abiding qualities of silence and the foundation of true spiritual experience are explored, and the need to make conscious choices in daily life to ready oneself for meditation is illuminated This book also provides озоыу individuals with all the particulars of good meditation practice and explains the challenges and rewards of group meditation Ideal for individuals and spiritual friends to use alone or with one another, this text is a thoughtful primer on finding silence and a practical manual on meditation for seekers of every persuasion.  2004 г 112 стр ISBN 0974240508.

Book Description What would the Buddha say to an alcoholic or addict? What could those in recovery offer to the Buddhist path? Kevin Griffin has immersed himself in the Buddhist and Twelve Step traditions, and in One Breath at a Time he gives some surprising and inspiring answers to these questions The author, a Buddhist meditation teacher and longtime озоыь Twelve Step practitioner, weaves his personal story of recovery with traditional Buddhist teachings The book takes us on a journey throughthe Steps, examining critical Twelve Step ideas like Powerlessness, Higher Power, and Moral Inventory through the lens of Buddhism One Breath at a Time presents potent ancient techniques for finding calm and clarity and offers a vision of a Higher Power not tied to traditional Western Judeo-Christian concepts One Breath at a Time, describes the convergence of two vital traditions, one ancient, the other contemporary, and shows how they are working together to create a rich spiritual path for our times Certain to resonate with both meditators and those whose mantra is "One day at a time," One Breath at a Time should find a large, welcoming audience.  2004 г 256 стр ISBN 1579549055.

Book DescriptionDuring the last decade of his life, Alan Watts lectured extensively as he traveled across the country, often accompanying his talks with guided meditation sessions and contemplative rituals designed to instruct his audiences in the art ofmeditation Still the Mind is drawn from the remarkable recordings of those lectures, meditations, озоьг and rituals Edited by his son Mark from over 800 hours of audiotapes, this compilation, filled with the wisdom of a man in his maturity, features Alan Watts' thoughts on the purity of everyday experience and the path of soulful contemplation Full of practical, humorous, and poignant observations, Still the Mind gives listeners insight into the essence of meditation-defined by Watts as the art of being completely centered in the here and now.  2005 г ISBN 1577314956.

Book DescriptionMeditation is known for its spiritual enrichment, but when applied well, meditation can also be beneficial in many practical ways Living Meditation with Accompanying Audio CD teaches meditation methods and then describes how to apply them to make changes in everyday life The book explains meditation traditions and links meditation's озоье useful practices to American pragmatism Part Two gives step-by-step instructions for meditating Part Three includes applications to help cope better and improve in a number of key areas of life such as learning, stress, emotional balance, and healing The 70 minute CD begins with guided meditations for listeners to find their way into the experience Then it leads listeners in applying meditation to enhancing intelligence, thinking, and learning, finding emotional balance, reducing stress, promoting healing, and changing habits This book/CD combination will quiet your mind, help you become mindfully aware, sharpen and clarify thinking, sustain inner calm,reduce stress and bring about positive changes.  2004 г 150 стр ISBN 0967911354.

Book DescriptionSakyong Mipham shows how to cultivate a strong stable mind and no longer live "at the mercy of our moods " His stories and wisdom from American culture, as well as from the great Buddhist teachers, help demystify this essential disciplineand place it in the framework of Western culture Accessible, practical, and clear, озоьм it provides readers with the necessary tools for taming the mind.  2004 г 256 стр ISBN 157322345X.

Book DescriptionThis is the most up-to-date encyclopedia of aromatherapy available today, with over four hundred entries covering more than 200 medical conditions and 82 essential oils It explains the properties of essential oils and the health conditions that benefit from them There is also advice on hazardous oils There are recipes and formulae озоьо for baths, creams and tonics All the entries are comprehensive and fluently written, and provide an easy-to-understand introduction to a wide range of topics Called “the aromatherapist’s Bible” by The Aromatherapy Quarterly, the A-Z has sold over 300,000 copies worldwide, which explains why it has earned and kept its place among the handful of indispensable reference books on aromatherapy.  2005 г 336 стр ISBN 009190661X.

Keeping with the tradition of offering the best and most comprehensive coverage of Red Hat Linux on the market, Red Hat Fedora 2 Unleashed includes new and additional materials based on the latest release of Red Hat's Fedora Core Linux distribution Incorporating an advanced approach, the information presented aims to provide you with the best озоьц and latest information about installation, configuration, system administration, server operations and security Updated discussions of the architecture of several Linux issues, as well as material on new applications, peripherals and Web development are also included Get the most out of the latest Red Hat Linux distribution with Red Hat Fedora 2 Unleashed.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 1032 стр ISBN 067232721X.

This book contains papers presented at the Third International Conference on Sustainable Development, held in Malta The Meeting focused on empirical work and case studies from around the world, and the book offers new insight and best practice guidance for supporting sustainable tourism Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach, this book examines озоьы the practice of sustainable tourism from global travel trends through to destination and site management Of interest to scientists, practitioners and policy makers, the topics covered in this volume include: Art, culture and nature; Climate change and tourism; Coastal issues; Community Involvement; Ecological issues; IT andtourism; Modelling and estimates; Risk and safety; Rural tourism; Tourismand protected areas; Tourism as a factor of development; Tourism as a tool of urban development; Tourism impact; Tourism strategies.  2008 г Твердый переплет, 368 стр ISBN 1845641248.

Book Description Love Stinks It does when you find out that the guy you're head-over-heels about is already married That's when Rose Stevens decides to escape her problems and flee to a remote country village All she wants is peace and quiet, but the quaint, eccentric villagers of Great Brayford have other ideas Rose is amazed that her occupation озоэй as an aroma-therapist is causing such consternation among the townsfolk, when what else goes on within the village limits seems so much worse: there's a housewife who's a hooker, a sex-starved neighbor and a troublesome Peeping Tom Beneath the all-pervasive aroma of garden lavender there's a distinct scent of scandal here, and Rose thinks that her small transgressions seem paltry in comparison -- until she starts to get intimately involved with the sexy local builder and her ex-lover arrives out of nowhere with a shocking announcement and she unwittingly finds herself in the center of a chaotic, rumor-fed hurricane of scandal that ensures her life is even more complicated than it was before But maybe that's also because she's in love again.  2004 г 352 стр ISBN 0060595639.

Book DescriptionMindful Knitting looks at the art of knitting from a Buddhist perspective Exploring the parallels between knitting and meditation, this book will instruct the reader how knitting can be a tool for contemplation It explores the benefits of engaging in knitting in a mindful way, presents simple meditation exercises, and provides озоэн clear, easy-to-follow project instructions that complement and expand upon each meditation theme The book includes lessons on meditation and knitting; knitting as a process, not goal; knitting and enjoying everyday, simple pleasures; and engaging in the knitting community.  2004 г 128 стр ISBN 0804835438.

Pinnacle Studio 10 is the latest version of the industry leading home video editing tool aimed at the Windows consumer market In Pinnacle Studio 10 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide, veteran journalist and teacher Jan Ozer tackles Pinnacle Studio version 10 in classic and popular QuickStart style--with step-by-step instructions, plenty озоэю of illustrations, and straightforward language Jan provides the skinny on all popular Studio 10 features like built-in DVD authoring with motion menus and custom navigation; Pan and Zoom, enabling users to quickly create engaging video slideshows from digital photos; SmartMovie II, a tool that let's you create home movies in minutes; dual monitor display; key framing special effects in real-time; and the Instant DVD Recorder He also covers key Pinnacle Studio Plus 10 features including picture in picture (PIP); Chroma Key effects (green screen); and full HD editing, particularly creating HD slide shows from digital photos.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 496 стр ISBN 0321374592.

Just Say No to Microsoft begins by tracing Microsoft's rise from tiny software startup to monopolistic juggernaut and explains how the company's practices over the years have discouraged innovation, stunted competition, and helped foster an environnt ripe for viruses, bugs, and hackers Readers learn how they can dump Microsoft products--even озоюд the Windows operating system--and continue to be productive The book also shows how to work successfully and seamlessly with computers and people who are sti hooked on Microsoft software Includes full explanations of alternate operating systems, such as Linux and Mac, and outlines various software applications that can replace the familiar Microsoft products.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 264 стр ISBN 159327064X.

Need to learn FileMaker Pro fast? Try a Visual QuickStart Guide! If you've recently upgraded to FileMaker Pro 8, teach yourself this powerful database software the quick and easy way! Using pictures rather than lengthy explanations, this Visual QuickStart Guide takes you from working with records and files to creating and designing databases, озоюп printing and networking with FileMaker, and Web publishing with FileMaker in no time Step-by-step tasks show you how to use new features like PDF and Excel makers; fast match, fast send, layout alignment, email merge, and table import tools; and popular features like digital image management to organize digital photos with minimal effort and XML support to easily share and integrate data with other applications--even those not running FileMaker This affordably priced, reference style book also includes a companion Web site with excerpts, tips, related links, and more You'll be up and running in no time!.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 288 стр ISBN 032139674X.

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 is Microsoft's server-side virtualization product Virtual Server has been designed to allow users a great deal of power and flexibility in hosting virtual machines in mission-critical Enterprise deployments without having to invest in additional hardware In this clear and concise book, Microsoft MVP Anil Desai озоюу shows how to use scripting to automate complex virtual environments The book contains numerous scripting examples in VBScript, Visual Basic NET and C#, and covers the automation of virtual machine creation and management It shows software developers and network administrators how to programmatically set up virtual environments to rapidly build development and testing scenarios The book also shows how to script entire data center virtualization environments to avoid scaling out with expensive hardware Advanced topics include automating Virtual Server with NET, client-side automation with VMRC, event handling, and command-line scripts The book also contains reference material on the Virtual Server COM API and the VMRC COM API This book expands on the topics covered in The Rational Guide To Managing Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 by the same author Technical accuracy is assured by Mike Sterling, Program Manager on the Windows Virtualization team at Microsoft Includes all source code examples presented in the book as a Web download.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 222 стр ISBN 1932577297.

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 is Microsoft's server-side virtualization product Virtual Server has been designed to allow users a great deal of power and flexibility in hosting virtual machines in mission-critical Enterprise deployments without having to invest in additional hardware In this clear and concise book, Microsoft MVP Anil Desai озоюя discusses the benefits of virtualization technology and covers the essentials of working with Virtual Server 2005, including installation, configuration, creating a virtual machine, and installing a guest operating system It covers the technical architecture of Virtual Server, topics related to disk, CPU, memory, and network resources, as well as procedures for administering host and guest operating systems While this book is a superb introduction to Virtual Server 2005, it also covers advanced topics, such as the methods and practices for improving host resource utilization and for monitoring virtual machine performance This book is the recommended prerequisite reading for The Rational Guide To Scripting Microsoft Virtual Server 2005, which focuses on programming Virtual Server 2005 with scripting and automation Technical accuracy is assured by Mike Sterling, Program Manager on the Windows Virtualization team at Microsoft Includes FREE Bonus Materials: Bonus Chapter: "Optimizing Disk Performance" Bonus Chapter: "Optimizing Network Performance" Bonus Chapter: "Virtualization Best Practices".  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 222 стр ISBN 1932577289.

Book Description The authoritative, hands-on guide to advanced MySQL programming and administration techniques for high performance is here MySQL Database Design and Tuning is the only guide with coverage of both the basics and advanced topics,including reliability, performance, optimization and tuning for MySQL This clear, concise and озояь unique source for the most reliable MySQL performance information will show you how to: Deploy the right MySQL product for your performance needs Set up a performance management and monitoring environment using tools from MySQL Implement the right indexing strategy Apply good performance strategy when developing software to work with the MySQL database Configure dozens of variable to correctly tune the MySQL engine If you deal with the intricacies and challenges of advanced MySQL functionality on a daily basis, you will be able to build on your knowledge with author Robert Schneider's real-world experiences in MySQL Database Design and Tuning.  2005 г 432 стр ISBN 0672327651.

If you use MySQL, you know why it's the world's most popular open source database: small, fast, and powerful, and so rich in features that no administrator or programmer can stay familiar with all of them There are always some little-known commands andclauses that could help you become more efficient in your work if you could just keep them in mind озпае The problem is, you don't always have time to stop and thumb through an exhaustive reference when you're hard at work If you need a quick reminder, the MySQL Pocket Referenc can lead you straight to the answer you need to know to get the job done Easy to take and use anywhere, this little book provides instant reminders on how to use important MySQL functions in conjunction with key parts of theLAMP open source infrastructure A complete reference to the MySQL version of SQL, this pocket guide also serves as a convenient companion to our large, in-depth volume, Managing and Using MySQL The book covers installation of MySQL and includes a description of SQL commands, data types, operators, and functions In this small book, you get a handy reference to the enormous feature set of MySQL, the dominant database in the open source world.  ISBN 059600446X.

Book DescriptionThe implementation of material flow management offers enterprises a high potential for realizing new economic competitive advantages The eco-efficient optimization of material flows aims at reducing costs while simultaneously achieving long-term sustainability with regard to ecological and societal aspects Knowledge озоща of existing methods and the latest trends is a key prerequisite for successfully implementing, refining and disseminating material flow management approaches This book summarises the fundamental concepts and tools of material flow management and presents the newest methods and findings Case studies illustrate the results from recent research projects conducted in cooperation with industrial companies The book thereby provides an up-to-date overview of the subject of material flow management for science and practice.  2005 г 206 стр ISBN 3790815918.

Book DescriptionThis book describes and verifies external shape laws in nature, not only valid for trees, but also for bones, claws, thorns, etc It is shown how growing structures repair the disturbed optimum design after wounding and damage has occured Computer simulation of these load-adaptive growths is used to find an ecological engineering озоще design, characterized by minimum weight and maximum strength The optimization procedure is already widely used in industry and many technical examples are given.  2004 г 276 стр ISBN 3540629378.

Book DescriptionThe authors describe project performance, methods for field study of rocks, soils, and outcrops and how to evaluate impacts of air pollution and water resources systems Furthermore, they develop guidelines for graphic and text presentation of results of studies and describe superficial rock characteristics and subsurface озощф geological mapping techniques The text covers hydrogeologic methods, groundwater monitoring systems, contamination and waste management and discusses groundwater flow in fractured and granular aquifers, including a special reference to karstic aquifers In addition to this, international waste management rules and regulations are listed A glossary is provided of geological and hydrogeological terms, as well as a standard terminology for soils, rocks, and contained fluids.  2004 г 378 стр ISBN 3540408827.

Book DescriptionBased on contributions to the first General Assembly of the International Consortium on Landslides, this reference and status report emphasizes the mechanisms of different types of landslides, landslide risk analysis, and sustainable disaster management It comprises the achievements of the ICL over the past three years, озощь since the Kyoto assembly It consists of three parts: research results of the International Programme on Landslides (IPL); contributions on landslide risk analysis; and articles on sustainable disaster management In addition, the history of the ICL activities (under the support of UNESCO, WMO, FAO, UN/ISDR, and UNU) is recounted to create a comprehensive overview of international activity on landslides The contributionsreflect a wide range of topics and concerns, randing from field studies, identification of objects of cultural heritage at landslide risk, as well as landslide countermeasures.  2005 г 386 стр ISBN 3540286640.

Book DescriptionThis CD will cover visualizing receiving these treatments successfully, with minimal side affects Also self-empowerment, and the question of who does the prescribing for you: your decisions and choices versus the doctor, family, etc Therole of conflict versus peace, and the effect on the body of the treatment Dr Bernie Siegel озоъе guides you through individual empowering meditations that combine guided imagery and auto-hypnosis These inspiring inner journeys are very inspirational, and each time you listen to it you will find new information to help raise your level of well-being Bernies calm, resonant voice gently helps you experience your own unique qualities as well as your inner and outer beauty.  2004 г ISBN 1401903983.

Got a new iPod? Need to master it and iTunes fast? Try a Visual QuickStart! This best-selling reference's visual format and step-by-step, task-based instructions will have you up and running with the leading digital audio player and music store/jukebox in no time! In this popular guide, leading technology experts Judith Stern and Robert Lettieri озоъп use crystal-clear instructions and friendly prose to introduce you everything you need to know about getting the most from the latest iPods and iTunes 6 Filled with step-by-step, task-based instructions and loads of visual aids and tips, this book explains how to add music, videos, audiobooks, and podcasts to your iTunes library; synch your iPod to your computer; create and share iMixes; burn custom CDs; watch and make videos for the iPod; show slideshows on your iPod; understand Smart Playlists and AAC encoding; manage a Music Store account; use your iPod as hard drive, address book, and alarm clock; and more!.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 296 стр ISBN 032132045X.

Book DescriptionEcology is too important to be left to self-appointed "environmentalists " Drawing together the wisdom of the Bible with his vast knowledge of the Western literary tradition (Shakespeare, Hopkins, Eliot and many others) and his experience of nature as a longtime resident of Japan, Fr Milward conveys the beauty that озоъх those attentive to God's creation discover He reawakens us to the sense of contemplative wonder and delight that children experience but that adults, in the busy hubbub of urban and suburban life, so easily forget Each short chapter is a conversation with a spiritual master, guiding us toward the pearls of God's glory imprinted in the delicate patterns of the world.  2004 г 216 стр ISBN 1932589066.

Owning a digital camera makes it easy to snap tons of photos But once you import them from your camera to your computer, it’s organizing, editing, and printing those digital photos that can cause you headaches What to do with the piles of digital photos you're suddenly amassing? Enter iPhoto 5 Included on all new Macs, iPhoto 5 is a significant update озоъч to Apple's photo-editing component of its revolutionary iLife '05 suite Aside from organizing, sharing, and editing digital photos, iPhoto lets you create stunning slideshows, assemble photo albums, and burn your images to DVD, to name a few features Written by longtime Macintosh authority and best-selling author Adam Engst, this smart, thoughtful guide ensures you make the most of it Using simple, step-by-step instructions accompanied by copious screenshots, this book tackles all that's old and new in iPhoto 5 With the help of Adam’s sharp advice and insightful instruction, you'll learn the ins and outs of using iPhoto both separately and in tandem with the other iLife apps--adding GarageBand-created tracks to your slideshows, using iPhoto slide shows in iDVD and iMovie projects, and more Best of all, you'll discover all of iPhoto's newest (and coolest) features: creating softcover photo books in multiple sizes, using iPhoto’s advanced editing tools to sharpen and clean up your photos, searching for images with iPhoto’s spiffy new search tools, importing photos shot in RAW format, creating cinematic slideshows, and much more With this book, you’ll soon be shooting, organizing, and sharing your digital photos with ease.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 224 стр ISBN 0321335384.

Book DescriptionEknath Easwaran believed that meditating on words from the mystics and spiritual traditions of the world drives them deep into one's consciousness, where they take root and create positive life change Featuring personal examples from daily life and resonant with Easwaran's characteristic humor, these talks show how to transform озоъь thinking and acting to harness natural capabilities for kindness, joy, and wisdom; offer step-by-step instructions on every aspect of meditation; and explain how to use these time-tested tools to support meditation and bring one's highest principles into daily life Free of dogma or any particular religious tradition, these talks lovingly guide the seeker toward self-realization.  2004 г ISBN 1586386360.

Book DescriptionWe are never fully prepared for death, whether it comes slowly or suddenly It seems to signal the end of everything I know because I have traveled over the long and winding road of recovery Most of what you will read in Listening With the Heart comes from the author's personal experience as she dealt with her own pain and heartache and озоыи as she endeavored to help individuals and families deal with their losses The author has strong feelings about the healing that can take place around tables and has chosen to format this book around table settings Each chapter deals with a particular phase of grief recovery that may take place around a table and presents material useful to both those who are grieving and those who are assisting personson their grief journey The book concludes with a section of personal meditations and thoughts to ponder.  2005 г 94 стр ISBN 0976206900.

You've just discovered what 2 million other users already know: That the best-selling Tungsten E is the coolest, most affordable ($200) color electronic organizer on the market! Here to reveal all of its secrets is a pint-sized guide that's as smart and sleek as the device itself As the only source authorized by the device's creators (palmOne), озоым this handy guide from a pair of PC Magazine editors comes jam-packed with all kinds of new things you can do on your Tungsten E that aren't disclosed in the PDF manuals Each tip or technique takes just minutes to complete, which means you master one topic quickly and easily, and then move on to the next A bold, bright design with lay-flat binding makes it easy (and essential) to practice your new skills as you read-your Tungsten E in one hand and this guide at your side Includes complete coverage of the newest palmOne handhelds, which offer bright color, loads of power and storage, and extensive feature sets.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 176 стр ISBN 0321330307.

Now You Know Zire is loaded with practical and fresh ideas for people who love their Zire™ 31 or Zire™ 72 handheld and want to be sure they're using all of its features As portable as the handhelds it covers, the book fits handily in your pocket and features lay-flat binding for using right next to your Zire Open this book to any full-color page and you'll озо find a time-saving idea you can begin using in five minutes, or read through the chapters one by one and learn how to better manage your time, contacts, music, photos, and a whole lot more Now You Know Zire shows you how to do all that with hundreds of tricks straight from the get-organized team at palmOne™ Press.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 192 стр ISBN 0321286316.

Value priced at only $12 99, this book helps visual learners get more done in less time with smart tips, tricks, and techniques With full-color screenshots and numbered instructions, users will find straightforward, quick, and easy answers to their Windows Vista questions This handy pocket guide presents a step-by-step, task-oriented approach озоьа that helps readers save time and become more efficient.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 224 стр ISBN 0470045787.

Getting the max out of that iPod… Here is a handy resource for purchasing and using an iPod Covering each of the iPods in detail (the original, the mini, the shuffle, and the photo), this book gives readers the pros and cons of each and walks them through the many options for setting up, downloading music, playing music, and accessorizing Whether transferring озоьд music from CDs or downloading from the iTunes Music Store, users can get up to speed and create their own personal playlist Also includes the skinny on everything from battery life to podcasting (web broadcasts) and iPodography (photo storage).  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 176 стр ISBN 1592574866.

This new work book provides unique practical advice for majority shareholders on the exercise of their power Majority shareholders frequently wish to know how they can expropriate shares from or limit the rights of minority shareholders without substantial risk of legal action Such occasions include management buyouts This work analyzes the озоьк risk that such actions may occur and suggests ways of minimizing them.  2008 г Твердый переплет, 350 стр ISBN 0199290563.

Браслет "Великолепная семерка" из авторской коллекции украшений создан специально для настоящих охотников Охотников за неповторимым стилем и простотой, охотников озоьн за жизнью и ее ценностями, охотников-любителей родной северной природы По форме браслет напоминает ремешок от старых часов, но выполнен из более грубой кожи На браслете в виде украшения закреплены семь патронов Серебристый металл патронов, заклепок и пряжки замечательно сочетается по цвету с черной кожей браслета и подчеркивает оригинальность украшения Характеристики: Артикул: EJW-8 Материал: кожа, металл Размер браслета: 25 см х 3,6 см x 1,3 см Размер упаковки: 27 см х 7,5 см х 3,2 см Разработано компанией "Ruyan Co", Германия.  Expedition 2007 г ; Упаковка: коробка.

By popular demand, James M Kehl, the author of Practical Guide to Code Section 199 (Second Edition), has created a companion volume of practice aids applying the rules governing the domestic production activities deduction The Code Section 199 Compliance and Planning Manual is an essential tool for determining whether your clients qualify for озоьх the Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD) and how much they would benefit from it Designed as a workbook, the Manual features Questionnaires that direct the practitioner through all of the DPAD rules and lead to a determination as to whether each rule applies to his or her client's situation Each Questionnaire is cited to a specific code section, regulation or administrative ruling and examples appearing in the regulations under Code Sec 199 are explained in detail The Manual also features scores of Worksheets designed to take practitioners through the complex DPAD calculations In many instances, the Manual employs these worksheets to demonstrate and explain the examples contained in the regulations All of these Worksheets are reproduced on a free companion CD included with this volume The Worksheets on the CD are fully functional and downloadable to your computer Flow-through entities receive special attention in the Manual, with an entire chapter devoted to their special application of the DPAD rules and calculation methods Careful attention is paid to the calculation by flow-through entities of Qualified Production Activities Income and W-2 wages The Code Section 199 Compliance and Planning Manual is an indispensable accompaniment to the Practical Guide to Code Section 199 Practitioners using both of these volumes will find them to be essential resources.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 316 стр ISBN 0808018760.

Book Descriptiontart Now! offers an extensive and representative sample of Steiners spiritual instructions and meditative practices, including meditation instructions; mantric verses; daily, weekly and monthly practices for the development of soul qualities; karmic exercises and meditations for working with the dead, the angelic озоьч hierarchies and our guardian angel This is a unique volume in any language No one serious about spiritual practice whether beginner or advanced practitioner should be without it!.  2004 г 256 стр ISBN 0880105267.

For desktop or business, here's all the Linux you need Whether you want the latest Linux software in Fedora or a stable Red Hat Enterprise Linux for your business, this book covers it all Install Fedora Core 4 from the DVD or two CDs included and learn to use Linux as a desktop system or an Internet server Check out fun applications for surfing the Web and озоью doing office tasks Learn to manage basic system administration, and move up to running your own Web, mail, print, or file server Configure Fedora or Red Hat Enterprise Linux to: Browse the Web with Firefox Read and send e-mail with Evolution Create documents, spreadsheets, or presentations with OpenOffice org Set up networked Web, mail, file, database, LDAP, print, or other servers Transition your Fedora skills to Enterprise Linux with: Descriptions of RHEL products, features, and services Pointers to professional RHEL training and certification Install complete Fedora Core 4 from DVD Using the bonus DVD, you can: Boot the DVD to check and prepare your computer before installing Fedora (using KNOPPIX) Install the complete Fedora Core 4 Linux operating system (all source code packages included) Install desktop Fedora Core 4 from CD Using the bonus 2-CD set, you can: Select the software you need for a well-stocked desktop system Add key server features to use with your desktop Fedora system Open for more! Find ten cool things you can do with Fedora Use KNOPPIX to test and prepare your computer Get your Windows stuff working in Linux www wiley com/go/fedora4bible.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 1152 стр ISBN 0764595768.

CCH Accounting for Income Taxes provides guidance on the application of FASB Statement No 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, as amended It also provides interpretations of the various amendments to Statement 109 since 1992, including the guidance contained in FASB Interpretation No 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an Interpretation озоэл of FASB Statement No 109, which was issued by the FASB in July of 2006 Statement 109 established financial accounting and reporting standards for the effects of income taxes that result from an enterprise's activities during the current and preceding years It requires an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes This in-depth resource gives professionals indispensable guidance on the complex requirements of Statement 109 and clarifies the implementation issues resulting from the accounting industry s literal approach to applying the statement s criteria It provides a practical reference tool by selectively combining information from the official text of the FASB, along with information drawn from the AICPA, consensuses of the EITF, SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins, and lessons learned from leading practitioners in the field.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 360 стр ISBN 0808091638.

The authors show how to apply statistical methods to a variety of business situations Topics covered include probability and hypothesis testing, random variables, polls and sampling, multiple linear regression, analyzing business data, decision theory, and more The newly expanded and updated Business Review books are designed for classroom озоэп use, but are also valuable as self-teaching volumes for businesspersons engaged in various fields When used in college business courses, these titles make fine supplements to main textbooks Instructors in adult education and brush-up programs often choose these books as their main classroom text Each title includes review questions with answers Авторы Дуглас Доунинг Douglas Downing Джеффри Кларк Jeffrey Clark.  Издательство: Barron's Educational Series, 2003 г Мягкая обложка, 480 стр ISBN 0764119834.

Book DescriptionNow in paperback, the guide to living a meaningful life from the world stress expert "[The] journey toward health and sanity is nothing less than an invitation to wake up to the fullness of our lives as if they actually mattered " --Jon Kabat-Zinn, from the Introduction Ten years ago, Jon Kabat-Zinn changed the way we thought озоюв about awareness in everyday life with his now-classic introduction to mindfulness, Wherever You Go, There You Are Now, with Coming to Our Senses, he provides the definitive book for our time on the connection between mindfulness and our physical and spiritual wellbeing With scientific rigor, poetic deftness, and compelling personal stories, Jon Kabat-Zinn examines the mysteries and marvels of our minds and bodies, describing simple, intuitive ways in which we can come to a deeper understanding, through our senses, of our beauty, our genius, and our life path in a complicated, fear-driven, and rapidly changing world In each of the books eight parts, Jon Kabat-Zinn explores another facet of the great adventure of healing ourselves -- and our world -- through mindful awareness, with a focus on the "sensescapes" of our lives and how a more intentional awareness of thesenses, including the human mind itself, allows us to live more fully and more authentically By "coming to our senses" -- both literally and metaphorically by opening to our innate connectedness with the world around us and within us -- we can become more compassionate, more embodied, more aware human beings, and in the process, contribute to the healing of the body politic as well as our own lives in ways both little and big.  2006 г 656 стр ISBN 0786886544.

Book DescriptionFrom the bestselling author and renowned mindfulness teacher, scientist, and educator a guide to living a meaningful life This follow-up to the widely praised national bestseller Wherever You Go, There You Are is yet another revolutionary offering from Jon Kabat-Zinn, showing readers how the power of mindfulness can bring озоюк radical change to their lives In the national bestseller Wherever You Go, There You Are, Jon Kabat-Zinn struck a chord in contemporarysociety that continues to reverberate to this day It has been embraced by politicians, business leaders, and celebrities and endures as a classic with readers In his groundbreaking new book, Dr Kabat-Zinn teaches us how to harness the power of mindfulness to effect profound change in our personal lives and in the world As stress continues to exact a toll on everyday life, people are increasingly turning to ancient, meditative methods, which have been tested by science, to relieve the ill effects and become more focused, healthy, and proactive Kabat-Zinn has been for decades at the forefront of this mind/body movement and the revolution in medicine and health care it has spawned, demystifying it and bringing it into the mainstream In Coming to Our Senses, he shares how every human has the capacity to mobilize deep, innate resources for continual learning, growing, healing, and transformation through mindfulness Woven into eight parts, Coming to Our Senses uses anecdotes and stories from Kabat-Zinn's own life experiences and work in his clinic to illustrate healing possibilities At its core, the book offers remarkable insight into how to use the five senses -- touch, hearing, sight, taste, and smell, plus awareness itself -- as a path to a healthier, saner, and more meaningful life This is the definitive book for our time on the connection between mindfulness, health, and our physical and spiritual well-being.  2005 г 656 стр ISBN 0786867566.

Book DescriptionFor seekers, for artists, for lovers of wisdom—and for the stressed and the harried who need a moment of tranquility in the day—mandalas hold the power to put the world on pause and fill the soul with clarity and peace The Mandalas Calendar is a transcendent year of these traditional Tibetan “sacred circles ” Each weekday озоюс features a fullcolor mandala to meditate upon, the luminous designs a mix of the ancient and contemporary and inspired by a variety of cultures and traditions The weekend brings a black-and-white mandala to color in—it’s the ultimate expression for the spirit, and a meditation practice in itself Accompanying each mandala are enlightening words of affirmation and inspiration.  2005 г ISBN 0761136886.

Book DescriptionAromatherapy can be defined as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit The Educational Course in Aromatherapy's mission is to revive the knowledge of the medicinal use of aromatic plants and essential oils to its fullest озоющ extent and to restore aromatherapy to a truly holistic professional art and science.  2006 г 436 стр ISBN 1596820772.

Book DescriptionThe ancient art of aromatherapy is one of the most enduring tools for an overall sense of well-being - a must for the bride who wants to feel relaxed and poised Designed to calm pre-wedding jitters, this boxed kit contains a 32-page guidebook, aromatherapy recipes, a 60-minute relaxation audio CD, and two scented candles in travel озояз tins Best-selling author Valerie Ann Worwood covers beauty treatments for face, hair, skin, nails, feet, breasts, and more; recipes for bubble baths, cleansers, and tonics; treatments for stress; and recipes for romance.  2004 г ISBN 157731462X.

Book DescriptionAromatherapy for the Emotions is the complete guide to using nature's essential oils to treat negative emotional states, and enhance positive emotions The book contains 51 essential oil profiles according to their effects on emotional states, over 45 recipes for massage oil blends, over 45 recipes for bath blends and over 180 озояя recipes for the oil burner all designed for individual emotional states (e g grief, fear, anger, anxiety, and heartbreak) The book explains how aroma can affect emotions, and also explains how negative emotional states can impact on a person's overall physical and mental well-being The book also has a detailed section on choosing oils according to personality, and also a section devoted to aromatherapy's effects on the body's energy system and also explains how blockages in the energy system can occur due to prolonged negative emotional states Individual essential oils are identified according to their chakra orientations A massage technique for balancing and unblocking the chakras is also described.  2005 г 172 стр ISBN 1411631935.

The Multistate Corporate Tax Guide Mid-Year Edition focuses on new and emerging issues in state and local taxation (SALT) Part I Multistate Corporate Income Taxes; Primer on Multistate Corporate Income Taxation; Combined Unitary Reporting; Membership and Participation in the Multistate Tax Commission; Part II Sales and Use Taxation; Temporary озпан Storage Exemption; Penalty Abatement Guidelines; The Taxation of Landscaping Services; Pollution Control Exemption; The Sales and Use Tax Treatment of Software Licenses; The Integrated Plant Doctrine and the Manufacturing Exemption for Utilities Consumed in Manufacturing; Part III Streamlined Sales Tax; Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Amended Through December 14, 2006 Part IV Tax Update and Articles; The Lawmaker s Guide to Non-income Based Business Franchise Taxes.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 400 стр ISBN 0808091921.