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Birds and Blooms of the 50 States by Anna Branning, Mara Murphy, Dutch Door Press Birds and Blooms of the 50 States by Anna Branning, Mara Murphy, Dutch Door Press PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad This enchanting tour of America's most cherished birds and flowers is an intimate collection of lovely images from beloved letterpress studio Dutch Door Press. Each state's emblematic flora and fauna are paired in winsome vintage-inspired compositions and accompanied by fascinating facts about the states, the plant and animal species, and how they came to symbolize their regions. From the quail and poppy of California to the bluebird and rose of New York, every page of this volume offers a visual treat filled with charm and nostalgia. An exquisite tribute to a sweet tradition, Birds & Blooms of the 50 States is perfect for Mother's Day gifting and year-round good cheer. From reader reviews: Jerry Brock: Inside other case, little persons like to read book Birds and Blooms of the 50 St

Methodological Practices in Social Movement Research Methodological Practices in Social Movement Research PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Social movement studies have grown enormously in the last few decades, spreading from sociology and political science to other fields of knowledge, as varied as geography, history, anthropology, psychology, economics, law and others. With the growing interest in the field, there has been also an increasing need for methodological guidance for empirical research. This volume addresses this need by introducing the main methods of data collection and data analysis as they have been used in past research on social movements. Unlike other volumes, the book offers a practical, how-to approach and not simply a review of the methodological literature. Each author writes on a method they are very familiar with, having used it extensively in their own work. And each chapter presents specific discussions on every stage of research: from research design to data collect

The Genius Files #5: License to Thrill by Dan Gutman The Genius Files #5: License to Thrill by Dan Gutman PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad The wackiest road trip in history comes to an action-packed conclusion in book five of the New York Times bestselling Genius Files series. When we last left our heroes, twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald were in Roswell, New Mexico, and they had just seen a strange beam of light. Now their cross-country road trip is about to take a detour that's out of this world—literally! Once the twins get their feet back on the ground, they embark on the final leg of their trip, which will take them from the Hoover Dam all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge. Chased by nefarious villains, the twins will be trapped with a venomous snake, pushed through a deadly turbine, and thrown into a volcano. And craziest of all, their parents might finally believe them! With the real-kid humor that has earned him millions of readers around the world and featuring facts and photographs

The Secret Life of a Satanist: The Authorized Biography of Anton Szandor LaVey by Blanche Barton The Secret Life of a Satanist: The Authorized Biography of Anton Szandor LaVey by Blanche Barton PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad The Secret Life of a Satanist steps behind the curtain with the founder and High Priest of the Church of Satan. What is contemporary Satanism, and why would one start a church dedicated to the Dark One? It wasn't a rebellion against an oppressive religious upbringing; it was Anton Szandor LaVey's disgust with most of humanity. Drawing from Jack London, H.L. Mencken, Friedrich Nietzsche, Marquis de Sade, George Bernard Shaw, John Milton, Benjamin Franklin, and a host of reprobates, with a large dose of alchemy and black magic, LaVey formulated a philosophy that deeply resonated with him. LaVey did not worship Satan; he paid homage to the rebellious spirit of innovation, defiance, and self-reliance that the archetype embodied. His background as a musician, circus

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Second Edition: The Process and Practice of Mindful Change by Steven C. Hayes PhD, Kirk D. Strosahl PhD, Kelly G. Wilson PhD Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Second Edition: The Process and Practice of Mindful Change by Steven C. Hayes PhD, Kirk D. Strosahl PhD, Kelly G. Wilson PhD PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Since the original publication of this seminal work, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has come into its own as a widely practiced approach to helping people change. This book provides the definitive statement of ACT--from conceptual and empirical foundations to clinical techniques--written by its originators. ACT is based on the idea that psychological rigidity is a root cause of a wide range of clinical problems. The authors describe effective, innovative ways to cultivate psychological flexibility by detecting and targeting six key processes: defusion, acceptance, attention to the present moment, self-awareness, values, and committed acti

The French Impressionists (1860-1900) by Camille Mauclair The French Impressionists (1860-1900) by Camille Mauclair PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Translated from the French text by P. G. Konody From reader reviews: Scott Roche: The book The French Impressionists (1860-1900) can give more knowledge and information about everything you want. Why then must we leave the great thing like a book The French Impressionists (1860-1900)? A few of you have a different opinion about publication. But one aim that book can give many data for us. It is absolutely correct. Right now, try to closer along with your book. Knowledge or data that you take for that, you are able to give for each other; it is possible to share all of these. Book The French Impressionists (1860-1900) has simple shape however you know: it has great and massive function for you. You can appear the enormous world by start and read a guide. So it is very wonderful. Randall Briggs: Do you considered one of people who can't read gra

Foundations and Evaluation: Contexts and Practices for Effective Philanthropy Foundations and Evaluation: Contexts and Practices for Effective Philanthropy PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad "Gathered together in this unique book on evaluation and effective foundation practice are the experienced-based perspectives and measured insights of both seasoned practitioners and key philanthropic thought leaders. Foundations and Evaluation is a substantial think piece for grantmakers of any size." — Dorothy S. Ridings , president and CEO, Council on Foundations "Foundations and Evaluation explores the intersection between organizational effectiveness and evaluation and demonstrates the need for commitment to evaluation throughout the foundation. . . . A good read for both newcomers to evaluation and those with more experience, written by some of the most highly respected leaders in the field." — Kathleen P. Enright , executive director, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Fr

Herzog & de Meuron 1989-1991 by Gerhard Mack Herzog & de Meuron 1989-1991 by Gerhard Mack PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Herzog & de Meuron are one of the world s leading contemporary architectural offices. Landmark buildings such as the copper-clad Signal Box in Basel, the Goetz Collection Gallery in Munich, Student Housing for the University of Burgundy in Dijon, as well as master plans, urban studies and settlement designs for Basel, Sils and Dijon are among the 32 documented projects in Volume 2, covering the years 1989 to 1991. From reader reviews: Maria Gardner: Do you have favorite book? Should you have, what is your favorite's book? Publication is very important thing for us to find out everything in the world. Each publication has different aim or perhaps goal; it means that guide has different type. Some people experience enjoy to spend their a chance to read a book. They can be reading whatever they consider because their hobby is actually reading a book. Consider

An Introduction to Information Theory: Symbols, Signals and Noise (Dover Books on Mathematics) by John R. Pierce An Introduction to Information Theory: Symbols, Signals and Noise (Dover Books on Mathematics) by John R. Pierce PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Behind the familiar surfaces of the telephone, radio, and television lies a sophisticated and intriguing body of knowledge known as information theory. This is the theory that has permeated the rapid development of all sorts of communication, from color television to the clear transmission of photographs from the vicinity of Jupiter. Even more revolutionary progress is expected in the future. To give a solid introduction to this burgeoning field, J. R. Pierce has revised his well-received 1961 study of information theory for an up-to-date second edition. Beginning with the origins of the field, Dr. Pierce follows the brilliant formulations of Claude Shannon and describes such aspects of the subject as encoding and binary digits, entropy. l

The New EUropean Private Law, Essays on the Future of Private Law (Private Law European Context Set) by Martijn W. Hesselink The New EUropean Private Law, Essays on the Future of Private Law (Private Law European Context Set) by Martijn W. Hesselink PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad In The New European Private Law , Martijn W. Hesselink presents a revised and supplemented collection of essays written over the last five years on European private law. He argues that the creation of a common private law in Europe is not merely a matter of rediscovering the old ius commune or of neutrally establishing the present 'common core' which may be codified in a European Civil Code. Rather, it is a matter of making choices, some of which may be highly controversial. In this book he discusses some of the most important choices which will have to be made with regard to culture, principles, politics, models, rights, concepts and structure in the new European private law. From reader reviews: Cassandra