A comparison of the development of the synthetic dye industry inGreat Britain, Germany, and the US. The rise of this industryconstitutes an important chapter in business, economic, andtechnological history because synthetic dyes - invented in 1857-represent the first time that a scientific discovery quickly gaverise to a new industry. British firms led the industry for the nexteight years, but German firms came to dominate the industry fordecades before WWI, while American firms played only a minor roleduring the entire period. This study identifies differences ineducational institutions and patent laws as the key reasons forGerman leadership in this industry. Successful firms had strongties to the centers of organic chemistry knowledge. The book alsoargues that a complex coevolutionary process linking firms,technology and national institutions resulted in very differentdegrees of industrial success for dye firms in the threecountries.

The Discovery of Evolution explains what the theory of evolutionis all about by providing a historical narrative of discovery. Someof the major puzzles that confront anyone studying living thingsare discussed and it details how these were solved from anevolutionary perspective. Beginning with the emergence of the earlynaturalists in the seventeenth century, the scientific discoveriesthat led up to and then flowed from Darwin and Wallace's theory ofevolution by natural selection are then discussed, and finally themodern evolutionary studies at the close of the twentieth centuryare detailed. This new edition of The Discovery of Evolution isfully updated and contains a new chapter on the evolutionarystudies of the twentieth century. By approaching the topic ofevolution in this way, it is made accessible to the non-specialistand no previous study of biology is required in order to read andunderstand this book.

Syd, a breathtakingly beautiful supermodel on a photo shoot inHawaii, disappears. Fearing the worst, her parents travel to Hawaiito investigate for themselves, never expecting the horror thatawaits them. LA Times reporter Ben Hawkins is conducting his own researchinto the case, hoping to help the victim and get an idea for hisnext bestseller. With no leads and no closer to uncovering thekidnapper's identity than when he stepped off the plane, Ben gets ashocking visit that pushes him into an impossible-to-resist dealwith the devil. A heart-pounding story of fear and desire, SWIMSUIT transportsreaders to a chilling new territory where the collision of beautyand murder transforms paradise into a hell of unspeakablehorrors.

"The Spirit in Man, Art and Literature" offers penetrating insights into the lives and opinions of some of the most significant players in the cultural life of the 20th century. Carl Gustav Jung was at the heart of that cultural life, pioneering, along with Freud, a new interpretation of what it meant to be human in the modern age. This volume reveals the full range of Jung's involvement in this process, from his famous analysis of "Psychology and Literature" to his landmark texts on Joyce's "Ulysses" and Picasso's paintings. Jung writes of Freud from the perspective of one who was "permitted a deep glimpse into the mind of this remarkable man," and through the memories and opinions recorded in "The Spirit in Man, Art and Literature", the reader is offered a similar privilege.

MATCH World Cup 2010 is the ultimate guide to the world's greatest sporting event from the makers of Match magazine. Covering the expected highs and lows of the tournament, including all the star players, key groups and games to watch, plus the low-down on South Africa as the host nation and info on the venues, all in time for kick off of the championship in June. Featuring everything you need to know about every finalist; their routes to qualification, squads, men that matter, likely formations, plus hundreds of photographs and loads of maps and charts, Match World Cup 2010 is almost as good as being there!

Mission and Money goes beyond the common focus on eliteuniversities and examines the entire higher education industry,including the rapidly growing for-profit schools. The sectorincludes research universities, four-year colleges, two-yearschools, and non-degree-granting career academies. Manyinstitutions pursue mission-related activities that are oftenunprofitable and engage in profitable revenue raising activities tofinance them. This book contains a good deal of original researchon schools' revenue sources from tuition, donations, research,patents, endowments, and other activities. It considers lobbying,distance education, and the world market, as well as advertising,branding, and reputation. The pursuit of revenue, while essentialto achieve the mission of higher learning, is sometimes in conflictwith that mission itself. The tension between mission and money isalso highlighted in the chapter on the profitability ofintercollegiate athletics. The concluding chapter investigatesimplications of the anal

An unprecedented account of life in Baghdad’s Green Zone, awalled-off enclave of towering plants, posh villas, and sparklingswimming pools that was the headquarters for the Americanoccupation of Iraq. The Washington Post’s former Baghdad bureau chief RajivChandrasekaran takes us with him into the Zone: into a bubble, cutoff from wartime realities, where the task of reconstructing adevastated nation competed with the distractions of a LittleAmerica—a half-dozen bars stocked with cold beer, a disco wherewomen showed up in hot pants, a movie theater that screenedshoot-’em-up films, an all-you-could-eat buffet piled high withpork, a shopping mall that sold pornographic movies, a parking lotfilled with shiny new SUVs, and a snappy dry-cleaning service—muchof it run by Halliburton. Most Iraqis were barred from entering theEmerald City for fear they would blow it up. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and internal documents,Chandrasekaran tells the story of the people and id

“Pekar has proven that comics can address the ambiguities ofdaily living, that like the finest fiction, they can hold a mirrorup to life.” –The New York Times For years Heather Roberson, a passionate peace activist, hasargued that war can always be avoided. But she has repeatedly facedcounterarguments that fighting is an inescapable consequence ofworld conflicts. Indeed, Heather finds proving her point to be alittle tricky without examples to bolster her case. So she doessomething a little crazy: She sets out for far-off Macedonia, alandlocked country north of Greece and west of Bulgaria, to explorea region that has edged–repeatedly–close to the brink of violence,only to refrain. In the process–and as vividly portrayed by the talented duo ofHarvey Pekar and Ed Piskor–Heather is tangled in red tape, rippedoff by cabdrivers and hotel clerks, hit on by creepy guys, secretlyphotographed, and mistaken for a spy. She also creates unlikelyfriendships, learns that getting lost m

Juliet Schor breaks a taboo by exposing Americans' shoppinghabits to moral society. Schor disapproves of unfettered privateconsumption, not only because we already use up so much, but alsobecause overspending to bolster a sense of self does not lead tohappiness. Along with her critique, Schor suggests intriguing ideasfor making 'status' goods accessible for all--for example, imposinghigh taxes on expensive items to subsidize lines of affordable'luxury' goods. A firestorm of responses follow from economistRobert Frank and others. The New Democracy Forum is a series of short paperback originalsexploring creative solutions to our most urgent nationalconcerns. "A civic treasure. . . . A truly good idea, carried out withintelligence and panache." --Robert Pinsky

In the years approaching the centenary of Mahler's death, thisbook provides both summation of, and starting point for, anassessment and reassessment of the composer's output and creativeactivity. Authored by a collection of leading specialists in Mahlerscholarship, its opening chapters place the composer insocio-political and cultural contexts, and discuss his work inlight of developments in the aesthetics of musical meaning. Part IIexamines from a variety of analytical, interpretative and criticalstandpoints the complete range of his output, from early studentworks and unfinished fragments to the sketches and performingversions of the Tenth Symphony. Part III evaluates Mahler's role asinterpreter of his own and other composers' works during hislifelong career as operatic and orchestral conductor. Part IVaddresses Mahler's fluctuating reception history from scholarly,journalistic, creative, public and commercial perspectives, withspecial attention being paid to his compositional legacy. · Compre

Get out! No matter what your age, MaryJane Butters walks youto the door and OUT you go. Wilderness ranger turned Idaho organicfarmer, MaryJane is a woman OUTSIDE . . . the norm. Drawing fromher own diverse background, she’ll show you exactly HOW to getoutdoors—and what to do once you’re there. Think and get inspired in her OUTTHINKING chapter. Head to yourporch, yard, or rooftop, using the innovative and easy suggestionsyou’ll find in OUTBOUND. Kick up a little sass with her ideas inOUTRIGGED, joining the ranks of “reel” women who go tramping(trailer camping), or wily huntresses who take the kind of “heartshots” that knock ‘em dead and into the freezer. In OUTSTEPPING,learn to load a backpack with her unique high-protein meal planthat won’t break the bank or your back. And throughout these pages you’ll encounter the inspirationalstories of OUTSPOKEN women who’ve blazed the trail and beyond. Bythe time you turn the last page, you’ll be going flat-OUT for allthe worl

Some of the most innovative and spell-binding literature hasbeen written for young people, but only recently has academic studyembraced its range and complexity. This Companion offers astate-of-the-subject survey of English-language children'sliterature from the seventeenth century to the present. Withdiscussions ranging from eighteenth-century moral tales to modernfantasies by J. K. Rowling and Philip Pullman, the Companionilluminates acknowledged classics and many more neglected works.Its unique structure means that equal consideration can be given toboth texts and contexts. Some chapters analyse key themes and majorgenres, including humour, poetry, school stories, and picturebooks. Others explore the sociological dimensions of children'sliterature and the impact of publishing practices. Written byleading scholars from around the world, this Companion will beessential reading for all students and scholars of children'sliterature, offering original readings and new research thatreflects the latest dev

REVISED AND UPDATED FORGET EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW ABOUT WHAT’S GOOD FOR YOURSKIN—AND LEARN THE TRUTH. Take the simple questionnaire inside this book and within minutesdiscover which of the sixteen unique skin types describes yourskin, which ingredients to avoid, the skin care brands that areright for you, and your new time- and money-saving regimen. In thisrevised edition of her classic bestseller, world-renowned MiamiBeach dermatologist and researcher Dr. Leslie Baumann helps youshop for the optimal skin care products. She provides detailedlists of recommended products suited to every skin type and budget.Inside you’ll find ? your personal skin type profile detailing exactly what willwork—and what won’t—for your unique complexion ? the newest products for healthy, radiant skin—cleansers,moisturizers, toners, sun blocks, foundations, and more ? tips on preventing skin aging and “problem” skin ? vital information on the new world of pre*ion products,facials, chemical peels, R

Are you getting the most learning value from visuals?Thoroughly revised and updated, Graphics for Learning is thesecond edition of the bestselling book that summarizes theguidelines for the best use of graphics for instructionalmaterials, including multimedia, texts, working aids, and slides.The guidelines are based on the most current empirical scientificresearch and are illustrated with a wealth of examples from diversetraining materials. The authors show how to plan illustrations forvarious types of content, including facts, concepts, processes,procedures, and principles. The book also discusses technical andenvironmental factors that will influence how instructionalprofessionals can apply the guidelines to their trainingprojects.

In this thought-provoking study, Ali Mirsepassi explores theconcept of modernity, exposing the Eurocentric prejudices andhostility to non-Western culture that have characterized itsdevelopment. Focusing on the Iranian experience of modernity, hecharts its political and intellectual history and develops a newinterpretation of Islamic Fundamentalism through the detailedanalysis of the ideas of key Islamic intellectuals. The authorargues that the Iranian Revolution was not a simple clash betweenmodernity and tradition but an attempt to accommodate modernitywithin a sense of authentic Islamic identity, culture andhistorical experience. He concludes by assessing the future ofsecularism and democracy in the Middle East in general, and in Iranin particular. A significant contribution to the literature onmodernity, social change and Islamic Studies, this book will beessential reading for scholars and students of social theory andchange, Middle Eastern Studies, Cultural Studies and many relatedareas.

This Introduction - an indispensable 'how to' guide forstudents and teachers alike - investigates the methods and aims ofhistorical study in the performing arts, from archival research tohistorical writing. Beginning with case studies on Shakespeareantheatre and avant-garde theatre, this study examines fundamentalprocedures and problems in documentary history and culturalhistory. It demonstrates how historians not only construct variouskinds of performance events but also place them in relation to thehistorical agents, the political and social conditions, artistictraditions, audience responses, and historical periods. Drawingupon scholarship in classics, literary studies, art history,performance studies, and general history, Postlewait shows how toask appropriate historical questions, construct evidence, use playsas historical documents, eliminate faulty sources, challengeunreliable witnesses, and develop historical arguments andnarratives. The book concludes with a survey of the 'twelve cruxes'of rese

Part diary and part reportage, The Soccer War is aremarkable chronicle of war in the late twentieth century. Between1958 and 1980, working primarily for the Polish Press Agency,Kapuscinski covered twenty-seven revolutions and coups in Africa,Latin America, and the Middle East. Here, with characteristiccogency and emotional immediacy, he recounts the stories behind hisofficial press dispatches—searing firsthand accounts of thefrightening, grotesque, and comically absurd aspects of life duringwar. The Soccer War is a singular work of journalism.

Designed as a celebration of the film, this lavishly illustrated paperback edition is an exclusive behind-the-scenes guide featuring full-color photos of the cast, locations, and sets, as well as storyboards, interviews, details of the special effects, and much more.

In this wide-ranging inside view of the history and practiceof conducting, analysis and advice comes directly from workingconductors, including Sir Charles Mackerras on opera, BramwellTovey on being an Artistic Director, Martyn Brabbins on modernmusic, Leon Botstein on programming and Vance George on choralconducting, and from those who work closely with conductors: aleading violinist describes working as a soloist with Stokowski,Ormandy and Barbirolli, while Solti and Abbado's studio producerexplains orchestral recording, and one of the world's most powerfulmanagers tells all. The book includes advice on how to conductdifferent types of groups (choral, opera, symphony, early music)and provides a substantial history of conducting as a study ofnational traditions. It is an unusually honest book about asecretive industry and managers, artistic directors, soloists,players and conductors openly discuss their different perspectivesfor the first time.

Su Doku Bronze is the first title in a new series of books from the Su Doku master, Wayne Gould. Begin the race to master Su Doku at every level starting with this Easy collection of puzzles, guaranteed to entertain and challenge you at a relaxed pace. The original creator of The Times puzzles, Wayne Gould is the leading authority on Su Doku and is the man responsible for transforming this Japanese number puzzle into a worldwide phenomenon. Gould's success resulted in him being listed as one of Time magazine's most influential people in 2005. Containing 150 previously unpublished puzzles, Su Doku Bronze is the first of four collections designed to exercise the brain and test your logic.

"Dr. Gundry has crafted a wise program with a powerful trackrecord.” –Mehmet Oz, M.D., professor and vice chair of surgery, NYPresbyterian/Columbia Medical Center Does losing weight and staying healthy feel like a battle? Well,it’s really a war. Your enemies are your own genes, backed bymillions of years of evolution, and the only way to win is tooutsmart them. Dr. Steven Gundry’s revolutionary book shares thehealth secrets other doctors won’t tell you: ? Why plants are “good” for you because they’re “bad” for you,and meat is “bad” because it’s “good” for you ? Why plateauing on this diet is actually a sign that you’re onthe right track ? Why artificial sweeteners have the same effects as sugar onyour health and your waistline ? Why taking antacids, statins, and drugs for high blood pressureand arthritis masks health issues instead of addressing them Along with the meal planner, 70 delicious recipes, andinspirational stories, Dr.

At the end of a star's life, it wraps itself in a cocoon byspilling out gas and dust. Sometime later, a butterfly-like nebulaemerges from the cocoon and develops into a planetary nebula. Theyare among the most beautiful of the celestial objects imaged by theHubble Space Telescope. Their structures, like bubbles floating inthe void, are complemented by a kaleidoscope of colour emitted byglowing gases. Delicate, lacelike, streamers of gas add to theircomplexity. The production of a planetary nebula by a star is amilestone in the life of a star, an event that foretells the doomof the star when its central energy source runs out. In this book,Sun Kwok tells the story of the discovery process of the creationof planetary nebulae and of the future of the Sun. Full colourillustrations are included throughout the book. · Many spectacular images from the Hubble Space Telescope areshowcased for the first time · Explains the life of stars frombirth to old age · Covers star dust, white dwarfs, and blackhol

"This book is a gift, and not only to Jordan."–USA Today In 2005, First Sergeant Charles Monroe King began to write whatwould become a two-hundred-page journal for his son in case he didnot make it home from the war in Iraq. He was killed by a roadsidebomb on October 14, 2006. His son, Jordan, was seven months old. AJournal for Jordan is a mother’s letter to her son about the fatherhe lost before he could even speak–including a fiercely honestaccount of her search for answers about Charles’s death. It is alsoa father’s advice and prayers for the son he will never know.Finally, this is the story of Dana and Charles together–twoseemingly mismatched souls who loved each other deeply and losteach other too soon.