От издателя Всем любителям семейного кино! Спокойная и торгательная мелодрама о взаимоотношениях в интеллигентной семье английского бизнесмена, о том, как взаимопонимание, оешяо терпимость и поддержка в трудную минуту помогают близким людям преодолеть жизненные невзгоды Французская Ривьера осенью и прекрасная игра Дирка Богарта и Джейн Биркин создают на экране неповторимую приятную атмосферу Фильм номинировался на премию `Золотая ветвь` Каннского кинофестиваля в номинации `За лучшую режиссуру` Режиссер: Бертран Тавернье Продюсер: Вицци Адольф Творческий коллектив Режиссер Бертран Тавернье Bertrand Tavernier Актеры (показать всех актеров) Джейн Биркин (Каролина) Jane Birkin Джейн Биркин родилась 14 декабря 1946 года в Великобритании, в Лондоне Ее талант начал раскрываться в 60 - е годы во Франции, сначала она играла в небольших ролях (сыграв одну из школьниц - моделей в `Фотоувеличении` М Антониони), а затем последовали и Дирк Богард (Томми `Папочка` Расселл) Dirk Bogarde Одетт Лоре (Мише) Odette Laure.  Формат: VHS Дистрибьютор: СОЮЗ Видео HiFi Stereo ; Русский Лицензионные товары Характеристики видеоносителей 1990 г , 90 мин , Франция Little Bear Films, Clea Productions, Eurisma, Solyfic Художественный кинофильм.

Эта книга будет полезна всем, изучающим английский язык Автор в занимательной форме раскрывает многие особенности английской орфографии и транскрипции, которые вызывают оешяш немало трудностей у русского читателя Книга рассчитана на самый широкий круг читателей Автор Сергей Тюленев.  Издательства: АСТ, Астрель, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 48 стр ISBN 5-17-031068-4, 5-271-11633-6 Тираж: 5000 экз Формат: 60x90/32 (~107х140 мм).

"I am no helmeted, begoggled hero of the skies; picture me bookish, bespectacled, unable to hold even a teacup without rattling it As a pilot, I am merely an amateur, and I know it I shouldn't be talking But I can't help talking For you take the air: the thin, substanceless air that can be made to bear a man; you take America; and you take an airplane, оешяя which of all the works of man is the nearest to a living being -- you take those things and mix them up, and they will act as a drug which will knock all proper reticence right out of you And so, here I go talking " -- from America from the Air In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made his historic solo flight across the Atlantic; Amelia Earhart became the first woman to doso in 1932 And so was born the golden age of flying Aviators became the era's new heroes and the airplane its icon In early 1930s Chicago, a German-born graduate student became fascinated by the airplane and its usefulness as a great geographic and sociological tool Wolfgang Langewiesche sold his car and used his meager salary to pay for flying lessons at 25 cents a minute With the same passion America had taken to the road a decade earlier, Langewiesche took to the air He eagerly inhaled thelandscape and breathed observations about the country, writing a series of books that describe the heady excitement and freedom of flight and the stunning views of his adopted country from an entirely new vantage point -- the sky This new edited volume revives the writings from two of his now out-of-print books America from the Air draws from Langewiesche's classic account of his early experiences as a pilot, I'll Take the High Road (first published in 1939 and praised by the New York Times as "a stirring and revealing story, told with sensitiveness and lucidity and with the warmth of a modest personal charm"), and selections from his 1951 memoir, A Flier's World, to create a distinctive book that provides a pioneering look at the American landscape as seen from the cockpit of a light plane Langewiesche's photographs from his cross-country flights circa 1939 evoke the era Wolfgang Langewiesche is revered among pilots for his 1944 flying primer, Stick and Rudder, currently in its seventieth printing Considered the bible of aviation, it tells us the "how" of flying; America from the Air tells us the "why " Here his descriptions of the country offer unique perspectives on New England, the Midwest, and the Atlantic Coast from Virginia to Key West, at a time before the country was paved over by multilane expressways, suburban tract housing, and strip malls His bird's-eye view of America takes in small farms, deserted seashores, busy railway lines, and cities in which skyscrapers were still engineering marvels With the keen eye of a surveyor and an uncommon talent for conveying the physical sensation of flying, he describes landscape in all its beauty and detail as it rolls out beneath him, unveilingits mysteries Langewiesche is revealed here as an infectiously enthusiastic aviator and an unrivaled observer of the American landscape In a new foreword, Langewiesche's son, writer William Langewiesche, describes his father's love of the view from above Hokanson and Kratz's introduction and biography update the reader, incorporating stories gleaned from recent interviews with the author Автор Волфганг Лэнгевиш Wolfgang Langewiesche.  Издательство: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2004 г Мягкая обложка, 248 стр ISBN 0801878195.

Тексты настоящего пособия охватывают почти три века истории западноевропейского искусства от Хогарта до Сальвадора Дали Это позволяет обучаемым наряду с усвоением обширного оещае лексического материала, приобрести культурологические знания, поскольку тексты содержат информацию о жизни и творчестве крупнейших западноевропейских художников XVIII - XX вв Система упражнений направлена на усвоение лексического материала и развитие навыков устной речи Данная книга является второй частью цикла учебных пособий `Западноевропейское искусство (для изучающих английский язык)` В первую книгу вошли тексты, охватывающие пять веков западноевропейской живописи от Джотто до Рембрандта Данное пособие предназначено для студентов - искусствоведов, учащихся классических гимназий, лицеистов и всех изучающих английский язык и интересующихся западноевропейским искусством Издание второе, переработанное и дополненное Автор Алла Миньяр-Белоручева.  Издательство: Московский Лицей Мягкая обложка, 96 стр ISBN 5-7611-0182-3 Тираж: 5000 экз Формат: 84x104/32 (~220x240 мм).

Book Description One of two brand-new titles in Barrons Essential Atlas series for Spring 2005, this book combines text with full-color photos and art on every page to examine the planet Earth as the habitat for all known life forms Following a general introduction, the Essential Atlas of Ecology presents a series of generously illustrated two-page оещан spreads, each focusing on a separate ecological topic Among them are: The biosphere: water, light, and energy; the atmosphere and the Earths climates; the ecological pyramid; the oceans and coastal regions; rivers and lakes; contamination of our ecosystems; organic methods in agriculture; smog and other urban contamination problems; deforestation; the shrinking ozone layer; recycling products for ecological stability; and many other topics related to ecological problems and their solutions.  Издательство: Barron's Educational Series, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 96 стр ISBN 0764130943 Язык: Английский.

Украшение для стен и предметов интерьера "Лоскутное солнышко", состоящее из 10 самоклеющихся элементов с изображением солнышка, облаков, летней поляны с деревьями и домами, оещач коровы и птичек, поможет вам украсить интерьер вашего дома и проявить индивидуальность Декоретто - уникальный способ легко и быстро оживить интерьер, добавить в него уют и радость Для вас открываются безграничные возможности проявить творчество и фантазию, придумать оригинальный дизайн, придать новый вид стенам и мебели В коллекции "Декоретто" вы найдете украшения для любых городских и дачных интерьеров: детских, гостиных, спален, кухонь, ванных комнат Преимущество "Декоретто": изготовлены из экологически безопасной самоклеющейся пленки с водоотталкивающей поверхностью; быстро и легко наклеиваются на обои, крашеные стены, дерево, керамическую плитку, металл, стекло, пластик; при необходимости удобно снимаются, не оставляют следов и не повреждая поверхность (кроме бумажных обоев); специальный слой защищает поверхность от влаги и выгорания Характеристики: Материал: экологически безопасная самоклеющаяся пленка Размер упаковки: 50 см х 75 см Страна: Россия Артикул: B-2037.  Серия: Декоретто Стильный дом.

Этот видеоштатив предназначен для работы с видеокамерами весом до 2 кг Максимальная рабочая высота модели составляет 162 см, чего будет вполне достаточно для большинства случаев оещбг видеосъемки Головка штатива вращается в двух плоскостях и обеспечивает плавное перемещение камеры во время выбора необходимого ракурса Благодаря небольшому весу (всего 1000 граммов) и компактным размерам в сложенном состоянии (длина 46 см), этот штатив будет превосходным решением для съемки "на выезде" Характеристики: Максимальная высота А: 1618 мм Максимальная высота B: 1318 мм Сложеная высота: 460 мм Диаметр ножек: 20 мм Количество секций: 4 Вес: 1 000 г Уровни регулирования головок: двух-уровневая головка Тип центральных стоек: центральная колонка Площадка: съёмная.  Slik.

Book DescriptionThe do-it-yourself manual, with steps to success and simple explanatory notes, designed for real companies ISO 14001 Environmental Certification Step by Step has been written with smaller companies especially in mind Dr A J Edwards explains how to achieve the ISO 14001 standard aided by resources freely available from the accompanying оещбз website, including a sample manual and detailed sample registers and procedures Together, these provide a quick and straightforward guide to achieving the requirements of ISO 14001 Environmental Certification This revised edition has been updated to cover the latest developments in the interpretation of the standard, plus changes in related legislation, such as the EU's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), Control of Pollution regulations, Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations, Landfill charges, Pollution Prevention and Control, and Asbestos Regulations In addition, the new ISO 19011:2002 standard for auditing is reflected in the book, as are approaches to phased introduction of ISO 14001 Many organisations working towards ISO 14001 already possess ISO 9000 registration, or choose to achieve ISO 14001 and ISO 9000 simultaneously as an integrated system To prevent duplication, ISO 14001 Environmental Certification Step by Step includes cross-referencing of ISO 14001 requirements to the relevant procedures in the Quality System * A do-it-yourself manual, with steps to success and simple explanatorynotes * Revised and updated to cover developments in the interpretation of the standard, changes in related legislation, such as the EU's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), new standards and standards * Supported by downloadable forms and procedures.  2004 г 272 стр ISBN 0750661003.

A contemporary view of the effects of wood, as used for building and fuel, and of deforestation on the development of civilization Until the ascendancy of fossil fuels, wood has been the principal fuel and building materialfrom the dawn of civilization Its abundance or scarcity greatly shaped, as A Forest Journey ably relates, the culture, demographics, оещбм economy, internal and external politics, and technology of successive societies over the millennia The book's comprehensive coverage of the major role forests have played in human lifetold with grace, fluency, imagination, and humorgained it recognition as a Harvard Classic in Science and World History and as one of Harvard's "One-Hundred Great Books " Others receiving the honor include such luminaries as Stephen Jay Gould and E O Wilson This new paperback edition will add a prologue and an epilogue to reflect the current situation in which forests have become imperative for humanity's survival 50 black & white photos and illustrations, bibliography, index New Ed edition Автор Джон Перлин John Perlin.  Издательство: Countryman, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 464 стр ISBN 0881506761.

Book Description The animal kingdom relies on staggering evolutionary innovations to survive winter Unlike their human counterparts, who alter the environment to accommodate physical limitations, most animals are adapted to an amazing range ofconditions In Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival, biologist, illustrator, and award-winning оещбт author Bernd Heinrich explores his local woods, where he delights in the seemingly infinite feats of animal inventiveness he discovers there Because winter drastically affects the most elemental component of all life -- water -- radical changes in a creature's physiology and behavior must take place to match the demands of the environment Some creatures survive by developing antifreeze; others must remain in constant motion to maintain their high body temperatures Even if animals can avoid freezing to death, they must still manage to find food in a time of scarcity or store it from a time of plenty Beautifully illustrated throughout with the author's delicate drawings and infused by his inexhaustible enchantment with nature, Winter World awakens the wonders and mysteries by which nature sustains herself through winter's harsh, cruel exigencies.  2004 г 368 стр ISBN 0060957379.

Book Description Though many students and environmentalists shudder at even the thought of economics, a working knowledge of the basics can be a powerful ally Economic arguments carry a great deal of weight, and putting them to work for environmentalcauses can be a deciding factor, especially in policy debates The reverse is true as well, and an оещбх understanding of the possibly flawed, misleading, or overstated economics behind an opponent's case can be crucially important Environmental Economics for Tree Huggers and Other Skeptics carefully explains the tools of economic analysis and shows how they can be used to help reveal the root causes of and potential solutions for environmental and natural resource problems Jaeger's proven techniques and wonderfully conversational tone assume no economics training, and his presentation of the material is designed to facilitate clarity His step-by-step approach unearths surprisingly simple, easy-to-remember principles and shows how to apply them to real-world environmental problems Those with exposure to introductory microeconomics will find Environmental Economics for Tree Huggers and Other Skeptics to be a welcome refresher Undergraduate and graduate students of environmental studies, resource management, law, policy, and related fields, as well as novices who are skeptical of how the field could possibly help them in their own efforts, will be pleasantly surprised.  2005 г ISBN 1559636688.

Составитель: Марина Синельникова Предлагаемое издание представляет собой рабочую тетрадь по английскому языку, в которую включены все разговорные темы, рекомендованные оещбы Министерством общего и профессионального образования РФ в качестве материалов для проведения экзаменов по иностранному языку (см Приложение) Каждая тема представляет собой законченное сообщение, которое сопровождается переводом, вопросами по теме и небольшим словарем Предложенные тексты можно взять за основу и дорабатывать по желанию учащихся и в соответствии с требованиями учителей в течение всего учебного года Достоинством данного пособия является его структура: параллельные тексты на русском и английском языках Полное соответствие русского и английского текста избавляет учащихся от дополнительной работысо словарем и справочником по грамматике, что значительно сокращает время формирования навыка перевода с одного языка на другой и облегчает процесс подготовки сообщения по заданной теме 3-е издание.  Серия: Учитель и ученик.

Настоящее учебное пособие представляет собой сборник тестов по грамматике английского языка Пособие может быть использовано для тестовой проверки владения грамматическим оещвб аспектом языка в старших классах средних школ и гимназий с углубленным изучением английского языка, для подготовки к вступительным экзаменам на филологические и языковые факультеты высших учебных заведений, а также в качестве тренировочного материала для подготовки к тесту ТОЕFL (раздел `Structure`) Автор Лариса Тарнаева.  Серия: Изучаем иностранные языки.

Book Description Everyone agrees that firms should obey the law But beyond the law -- beyond compliance with regulations -- do firms have additional social responsibilities to commit resources voluntarily to environmental protection? How should we think about firms sacrificing profits in the social interest? May they do so within the scope оещвз of their fiduciary responsibilities to their shareholders? Is the practice sustainable, or will the competitive marketplace render such efforts and their impacts transient at best? Furthermore, is the practice, however well intended, an efficient use of social and economic resources? And do some firms already behave this way? Until now, public discussion has generated more heat than light on both the normative and positive questions surrounding corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the environmental realm In Environmental Protection and the Social Responsibility of Firms, some of the nation's leading scholars in law, economics, and business examine commonly accepted assumptions at the heart of current debates on CSR and provide a foundation for future research and policymaking Distinguished contributors to this book include Einer Elhauge and Mark Roe of Harvard Law School; John Donohue andDaniel Esty of Yale Law School; Paul Portney of Resources for the Future; Dennis Aigner of the University of California, Santa Barbara; Forest Reinhardt of Harvard Business School; David Vogel of the University of California, Berkeley; and Eric Orts of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.  2005 г 240 стр ISBN 1933115033.

Book DescriptionHumans effects on the earths climate have potentially far-reaching impacts on society and nature While there are trade-offs among policies that limit global warming, the benefits have so far received far less attention from policymakers than have the costs The Benefits of Climate Change Policies provides a state-of-the-art оещвй assessment of the global benefits derived from climate change policies It includes recent analyses and viewpoints from well-known scientists and policy analysts, including John Callaway (UNEP Risoe Centre), Henry Jacoby (MIT), Sam Hitz and Joel Smith (Stratus Consulting), Roger Jones (CSIRO, Australia), Michele Pittini and Mujaba Rahman (UK government), John Schellnhuber (and other coauthors from Tyndall Centre, UK), Stephen Schneider (Stanford University), and Tom Wigley (NCAR) The contributors address these important questions: What is the nature of avoided impact benefits from policies that limit global warming and how do these varyby sector or region? Can these benefits be quantified and monetized reliably? How do adaptation and mitigation policies interact? What is the nature of ancillary or nearer-term, local benefits of mitigation policies and how do they compare to other types of benefits? How does the risk of abrupt climate change affect these benefits? How might integrated assessment models help us to evaluate climate policy cost and benefit trade-offs? Are there new ways to work with risk-based approaches to look at mitigation policy alternatives? The book also points the way to a more comprehensive approach for shedding light on the important topic of future mitigation policy benefits.  2005 г 400 стр ISBN 9264108319.

Book DescriptionThe book attempts to generalize the data in the carbon cycles of the Barents, White, Kara, Laptev, East-Siberian and Chukchi Seas by considering inter-correlations between sources of organic carbon, their fluxes, recycling and burial in bottom sediments The study includes analysis of the set of conditions controlling the оещвм state of the Arctic ecosystem and their season variations All biological communities (phythoplankton, macrophythobenthos, microphythobentos, bacterioplankton, zooplankton and zoobenthos) are taken into account regarding their participation in the carbon cycle, quantitative characteristics of carbon storage and productivity The data and estimations will be useful for geologists, biologists and geochemists studying Arctic ecosystems; for specialists modeling carbon cycling in the biosphere and forecasting global climate change; as well as for ecologists and petroleum geologists.  2004 г 332 стр ISBN 3540214771.

Художник: П Высоцкий `Кто есть кто в Британии`, четвертая книга из серии `Язык и культура Великобритания`, представляет собой словарь-справочник английских персоналий В словарь оещвф включены имена известных исторических лиц, политиков, писателей, художников, деятелей науки и культуры Автор Геннадий Томахин (составитель, автор).  Серия: Язык и культура Великобритания.

Book Description The Kyoto Protocol became law in February 2005—eight years after its conception as a framework for reducing emissions and a full four years after the United States abandoned it But while President George W Bush embarrassed much of the scientific community by challenging the veracity of the greenhouse effect, and thus the impetus оещвш for Kyoto, officials elsewhere expressed far different concerns Reading the Kyoto Protocol explores their qualms and objections to everythingfrom Kyoto's controversial policies on emissions trading to the question of a "post-Kyoto era " Contributors include internationally known philosophers, researchers, and environmentalists.  2005 г 224 стр ISBN 9059720644.

Специально для штатива Sprint PRO 3-Way специалисты SLIK разработали новую головку, которая может вращаться в трех плоскостях Металлическая съемная площадка поможет быстро закрепить оещга камеру, а удобные ручки-фиксаторы позволяют без больших усилий регулировать положение фотоаппарата на штативе В рабочем состоянии максимальная высота модели равна 165 см Конструкция штатива предусматривает возможность закреплять опоры в нескольких положениях под разными углами для съемки с более низкой позиции, также возможен переворот центральной штанги для макросъемки Как и другие штативы этой серии, Slik Sprint PRO 3-Way позволяет работать с камерами, вес которых не превышает 2 кг Масса самого штатива составляет всего 1080 грамм, а длина 49 см (в собранном состоянии) гарантирует, что этот удобный аксессуар не займет много места в багаже фотографа-путешественника Длина в сложенном состоянии (см) 49 Максимальная рабочая высота (см) 165 Минимальная рабочая высота (см) 17,5 Съемная площадка Есть Уровень Есть Возможность переворота центральной штанги Есть Количество секций в штативных ножках 4 Диаметр секций штативной ножки (мм) 20 Максимальная нагрузка (кг) 2 Шипы (в комплекте) Закрыты резиновыми наконечниками Вес (кг) 1,08.  Slik.

Book DescriptionThe production of a vast array of chemicals, especially petroleum compounds during the last century, has caused a serious deterioration in environmental quality In this context, one major threat is posed by the continually expanding areas of contaminated soils and sediments Biotechnological methods based on the biodegradation оещгй of environmental pollutants or phytoremediation of persistent organic contaminants and metals are being developed Bioremediation has been used successfully to remediate many petroleum-contaminated sites However, there are as yet no commercial technologies commonly used to remediate the most recalcitrant contaminants, such as explosives, pesticides and metallic pollutants Nevertheless, bioremediation is a rapidlyadvancing field and new bio-based remedial technologies are continuing to emerge For this volume, a number of experts from universities, government laboratories and industry, have contributed chapters on innovative methods in bioremediation and phytoremediation.  2004 г 281 стр ISBN 3540210202.

Сборник содержит более ста логических задач ("головоломок"), в которых принимают участие известные персонажи популярных детективных произведений английского писателя оещгш Артура Конан Дойла - Шерлок Холмс, доктор Ватсон и др Каждая головоломка снабжена упражнениями для расширения словарного запаса и развития навыков устной речи, а также итоговым вопросом на логику мышления В конце книги помещены ответы на поставленные в головоломках логические вопросы Пособие предназначено всем желающим расширить познания в английском языке, проверив при этом свои логические способности Автор Том Буллимор Tom Bullimore.  Серия: Английский клуб.

Переводчик: Л Игоревский Универсальное практическое пособие, которое поможет каждому желающему проверить, исправить и улучшить свой английский за 30 дней Более 1000 информативных оещгь и простых текстов, проверочные тесты и упражнения, экспресс-программа быстрого усвоения новых слов помогут определить уровень ваших знаний, расширить словарный запас, добиться безупречного произношения, отшлифовать орфографию и грамматику, научиться выражать свои мысли четко и правильно Сделайте один урок за один день, и через месяц вы сможете гордиться своими знаниями английского языка! Автор Льюис Норман Norman Lewis.  Издательство: Центрполиграф, 2004 г Мягкая обложка, 256 стр ISBN 5-227-01822-7 Тираж: 10000 экз Формат: 70x90/32 (~113х165 мм).

Book DescriptionExcessive levels of heavy metals can be introduced into the environment, for example, by industrial waste or fertilizers Soil represents a major sink for heavy metals ions, which can then enter the food chain via plants or leaching into groundwater In Heavy Metal Ions in the Environment, the author looks at where heavy metals ions оещди come from, how they interact with the environment and how they can be removed from the environment – by a process known as remediation This book servesas a valuable addition to an increasingly important field of study, which is, at present, served by a limited number of archival texts * Includes comprehensive coverage of heavy metal ions in the environment * Is practical and easy to read * Is suitable for students and researchers in environmental science and environmental or chemical engineering.  2005 г 282 стр ISBN 0120883813.

While everything appears to be collapsing around us - ecodamage, genetic engineering, virulent diseases, the end of cheap oil, water shortages, global famine, wars - we can still do something about it and create a world that will work for us and for our children’s children The inspiration for Leonardo DiCaprio’s web movie Global Warning, The оещдм Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight details what is happening to our planet, the reasons for our culture’s blind behavior, andhow we can fix the problem Thom Hartmann’s comprehensive book, originally published in 1998, has become one of the fundamental handbooks of the environmental activist movement Now, with fresh, updated material and a focus on political activism and its effect on corporate behavior, The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight helps us understand - and heal - our relationship to the world, to each other, and to our natural resources Автор Том Хартманн Thom Hartmann.  Издательство: Three Rivers Press, 2004 г Мягкая обложка, 400 стр ISBN 1400051576 Язык: Английский.

Book DescriptionNow that 3-D models are so often digital displays on flat screens, it is timely to look back at the solid models that were once the third dimension of science This book is about wooden ships and plastic molecules, wax bodies and a perspex economy, monuments in cork and mathematics in plaster, casts of diseases, habitat dioramas, оещдр and extinct monsters rebuilt in bricks and mortar These remarkable artefacts were fixtures of laboratories and lecture halls, studios and workshops,dockyards and museums Considering such objects together for the first time, this interdisciplinary volume demonstrates how, in research as well as in teaching, 3-D models played major roles in making knowledge Accessible and original chapters by leading scholars highlight the special properties of models, explore the interplay between representation in two dimensions and three, and investigate the shift to modeling with computers The book is fascinating reading for anyone interested in the sciences, medicine, and technology, and in collections and museums.  2004 г 464 стр ISBN 0804739722.

Book DescriptionThe lagoon in which the city of Venice rises is not much older than the city itself - it is no more than a few thousand years old And it may not last another hundred, such is the damage that not only the city but also the lagoon have suffered during the twentieth century The lagoon was always a precarious and ultimately transient ecological оещдх phenomenon, and today both the city and the lagoon are under severe threat from human intervention and incursions and from climate change and natural erosion Especially since the Second World War, a great deal of data has been amassed about the lagoon and its ecology but it has remained the domain of specialists and polemicists and it has not been collated until now Working at the University of Venice and Churchill College, Cambridge, respectively, Jane da Mosto and Caroline Fletcher have put together this important introduction to what is known, what is not known, what has been done and what can be done to save both the city of Venice and thelagoon - for both need not only care and maintenance but also remedial treatment, or so the authors conclude This essential book, containing new research, was produced by the Venice in Peril Fund It provides a sensible and informative introductionto the problems of Venices flooding, sinking and pollution.  2006 г 91 стр ISBN 8842213101.

Book DescriptionCoastal dunes occur in almost every latitude - from tropical to polar - and have been substantially altered by human activities Many are already severely and irreversibly degraded Although these ecosystems have been studied for a long time (as early as 1835), there has been a strong emphasis on the mid-latitude dune systems and оещдщ a lack of attention given to the tropics where, unfortunately, much of the modern exploitation and coastal development for tourism is occurring This book brings together coastal dune specialists from tropical and temperate latitudes, which together cover a wide set of topics, including: geomorphology, community dynamics, ecophysiology, biotic interactions and environmental problems and conservation A major product of this book is a set of recommendations for future research, identifying relevant topics where detailed knowledge is still lacking It also identifies management tools that will promote and maintain the rich diversity of the dune environments in thecontext of continuing coastal development.  2004 г 386 стр ISBN 3540408290.

Book DescriptionThe author presents in The Drift of Sea Ice the fundamental laws of sea ice drift which come from the material properties of sea ice and the basic laws of mechanics The resulting system of equations is analysed for the general propertiesof sea ice drift, the free drift model and analytical models for ice drift in the presence of internal оещдь friction, and the construction of numerical ice drift models is detailed The science of sea ice drift through its 100-year history to the present day is explained The text includes the geophysical theory, observations from field programs, and mathematical models Topics covered include the science of sea ice drift, forecasting drift velocity based on volume, size and shape, sea ice ridging and remote sensing, modelling of the ice conditions, and finally the role of sea ice drift in research fields in ice-covered seas, oceanography, marine ecology and engineering.  2004 г 300 стр ISBN 3540408819.

Book Description Written by an internationally renowned team of economists and policy analysts at Resources for the Future, a Washington D C think-tank with a tradition for independent, objective research, this collection of twenty-five "memos to the President" offers constructive policy options for the elected administration оешяп on critical challenges related to energy, the environment, and natural resources Each contributor to New Approaches on Energy and the Environment was asked to address the question: "Based on your own research and knowledge, what policy recommendation would you like to make to the next U S president?" Writing in advance of the 2004 election so as to keep their essays free of partisan interpretations, the authors were asked not to confine their suggestions to what the prevailing wisdom says is politically possible They also took pains to make their ideas accessible to a busy president as well as a wide range of readers interested in a concise and authoritative overview of the nation's energy and environmental policy choices The results are provocative, sometimes controversial, but highly readable essays on topics including climate change, oil dependency, electricity regulation, brownfields revitalization, forest service administration, air and water quality, and environmental health issues such as food safety and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance The president confronts competing perspectives about the priorities and approaches that should apply to energy and the environmental policy: Americans want cleaner air and water and healthy and attractive surroundings, but they also want inexpensive fuel, comfortable cars and houses, and continued economic growth New Approaches on Energy and the Environment provides thought-provoking, common-sense contributions to debates about important energy and environmental issues confronting the U S today.  2004 г 160 стр ISBN 1933115017.

Головка отличается оригинальным дизайном, имеет курковой зажим Зажав курок, ручка поворачивается, а отпустив - фиксируется В корпус головки встроен уровень Головка имеет оешяъ удобную съемную площадку Позволяет снимать панорамные сюжеты Штативная головка AF 1100 подходит для штативов Slik PRO 300 DX, Slik PRO 400 DX, Slik PRO 500 DX Высота головки: 110 мм, Вес - 460 гр, Диаметр площадки: 50 мм, Максимальный вес фотокамеры: 1,5 кг.  Slik Предназначен для: Slik Pro 330DX, Slik Pro 333DX, Slik Pro 340DX, Slik Pro 340DX Leg, Slik Pro 400DX, Slik Pro 400DX Leg, Slik Pro 500DX II, Slik Pro 500DX II Leg.

Book Description“There’s a special providence in the fall of a sparrow ” --William Shakespeare, Hamlet B fell twenty-five feet from his nest into the life of Chris Chester The encounter was providential for both of them B and Chester spent hours together playing games like bottle-cap fetch or hide-and-seek They learned “words” in each оещаб other’s vocabularies B developed a fetish for nostrils and a dislike of the color yellow He grew anxious if Chester came home late from work At bedtime he would rub his sleepy eyes on Chester’s thumb and settle to sleep in his palm Chester ended up turning part of his house into an aviary and adjusting his social life to meet B’s demands This was a small price to pay, though, for the trust and comfort of a twenty-five-gram friend who brought joy and wonder back into his life.  2004 г 304 стр ISBN 1400033853.

Данное издание состоит из двух пособий: для учителей и для учащихся Оба пособия представляют учебный курс английского языка по английскому художественному фильму "Educating Rita" - оещаз версии темы пьесы "Пигмалион" Учебное пособие для учащихся содержит лингвистический комментарий к фильму, упражнения, материалы для дискуссий и письменных работ Пособие адресовано учащимся и учителям английского языка Автор Ирина Новикова (составитель, автор).  Издательство: Владос, 2004 г Мягкая обложка, 48 стр ISBN 5-691-01375-0 Тираж: 2000 экз Формат: 60x88/16 (~150x210 мм).

Book Description ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT is a volume on energy and environmental modeling that describes a broad variety of modeling methodologies, embodied in models of varying scopes and philosophies, ranging from top-down integrated assessment models to bottom-up partial equilibrium models, to hybrid models Integrated into the discussion оещау and examination are chapters covering: The Sustainability of Economic Growth by Cabo, Martín-Herrán & Martínez-García; Abatement Scenarios in the Swiss Housing Sector by L Drouet et al; Support and Planning for Off-Site Emergency Management, by Geldermann et al; Hybrid Energy-Economy Models, by Jaccard; The World-MARKAL Model and Its Application, by Kanudia et al; Methodology for Evaluating a Market of Tradable CO2-Permits, by Kunsch and Springael; MERGE – A Model for Global Climate Change, by Manne and Richels; A Linear Programming Model for Capacity Expansion in an Autonomous Power Generation System, by Mavrotas and Diakoulaki; Transport and Climate Policy Modeling in the Transport Sector, by Paltsev et al; Analysis of Ontario Electricity Capacity Requirements and Emissions, by Pineau and Schott; Environmental Damage in Energy / Environmental Policy Evaluation, by Van Regemorter.  2005 г ISBN 0387253513.

Photographed on seven continents, and nine years in the making, this lush sequel to Art Wolfe's Light on the Land features 150 gorgeous and compelling color images exploring the extraordinary beauty of nature "I really don't want to dazzle people with detail," Wolfe says "I want to move them by the moment " These "moments" come оещбв from the book's five geographic regions — Desert, Ocean, Mountain, Forest, and Polar — and will indeed captivate the reader with their clarity and range Remarkable for its artistic vision, atmospheric presentation, and powerful but understated environmental message, the book includes an essay by Art Davidson with each section Авторы Арт Уолф Art Wolfe Арт Дэвидсон Art Davidson.  Издательство: Wildlands Press, 2003 г Твердый переплет, 240 стр ISBN 0967591821.

Пособие ориентировано на самостоятельную работу учащихся средних школ, студентов колледжей и младших курсов факультетов английского языка педагогических вузов, а также оещбд на широкий круг лиц, заинтересованных в усвоении культуры английской письменной речи Автор Алла Куценко.  Издательства: АСТ, Астрель Мягкая обложка, 160 стр ISBN 5-17-010086-8, 5-271-02794-5 Тираж: 5000 экз Формат: 60x90/16 (~145х217 мм).

Книга для чтения предназначена для использования на уроках английского языка и страноведения, факультативных занятиях в старших классах средних школ, лицеев, гимназий, оещбк 9 - 10 классах школ с углубленным изучением английского языка, на II - III курсах неязыковых вузов, а также абитуриентами Пособие содержит тексты по географии, истории, политическому устройству и культуре Соединенных Штатов Америки, снабженные лингвострановедческим комментарием, транскрипцией, тематическим словарем, а также предтекстовымии послетекстовыми упражнениями, обучающими работе с текстом и устному общению Автор Людмила Халилова.  Серия: Английский клуб.

Составитель: Алла Миньяр-Белоручева Тексты настоящей хрестоматии охватывают классический период истории Древней Греции Данный период истории представлен через призму оещбс биографий выдающихся личностей, которые заложили основы Западноевропейской цивилизации Лексика и грамматика устаиваются при работе над текстами Данная книга входит в цикл хрестоматий, посвященных различным этапам развития человеческого общества Она предназначена для студентов-историков, учащихся классических гимназий, лицеистов и всех изучающих английский язык и интересующихся классической историей.  Издательство: Московский Лицей, 2002 г Мягкая обложка, 88 стр ISBN 5-7611-0319-2 Тираж: 2000 экз Формат: 60x84/16 (~143х205 мм).

Книга направлена на быстрое накопление и расширение запаса английских слов без обращения к словарю Рассчитана на широкий круг читателей и любой уровень знаний: от начинающих оещбу до свободно владеющих языком Может быть использована как для индивидуальных, так и для коллективных занятий Незаменима при подготовке к сдаче любых экзаменов по английскому языку: вступительных, TOEFL и др Авторы Л Долинская Н Киткова.  Серия: English Without a Dictionary.

Book DescriptionWith Americas WETLAND, award-winning photographer Bevil Knapp and veteran reporter Mike Dunne sound the clarion call of the catastrophic effects of Louisianas vanishing coastlinenot just for Louisiana but for the nationand the world This vital landscape known as Americas Wetland is currently disappearing at a rate оещбщ of twenty-four square miles per year and could lose another five to seven hundred square miles in the next fifty years if no action is taken New Orleans could become "Americas Atlantis," one of the countrys unique cultures lost forever Knapps beautiful, sometimes startling photographs and Dunnes incisive commentary bring the urgency of this problem into full view Documented here is a way of life that is quickly waning Fishermen, oyster farmers, cattle ranchers, oil industry workers, shipbuilders, and tugboat captains are all heavily dependent on Louisianas coastal territory in bringing the people of the United States a host of products and services sometimes taken for granted Home to nearly two million residents, the states wetland serves as protection from hurricanes and storm surges and acts as a buffer for the city of New Orleans, identified by the National Hurricane Center as the city most threatened by the loss of Americas Wetland The book makes clear that as coastal erosion in Louisiana worsens at an alarming rate, the nations economic and energy security is put at ever-higher risk and the environmental repercussions become unthinkable Aerial photographs show how the oil and gas infrastructure is becoming increasingly exposed to the Gulf Wells, pipelines, ports, roads, and levees that are key to delivering energy to the nation havebeen made vulnerable Louisiana wetlands are the natural nursery ground for much of the countrys seafood and the wintering habitat for more than five million waterfowl and migratory birds Stunning photographs of owls, pelicans, egret, crab, crawfish, and alligators illustrate the vast array of wildlife whose homeif not very survivalis endangered by the possible collapse of this intricate ecosystem Americas WETLAND not only maps the causes and effects of Louisianas diminishing coast but also outlines restorative and conservation initiatives such as tree planting, rebuilding fisheries, and setting aside wildlife refuges With the active support of all Americans, there is still hope that this imperiled border of the country can be saved.  2005 г 129 стр ISBN 0807131156.

Book Description It's a jungle out there, and in Becoming a Tiger Susan McCarthy explores the way young animals discover their worlds and learn to survive Contrary to common belief, not everything is "hardwired" -- or instinctual -- in the animal kingdom Many skills an animal needs to learn are developed through play, painstaking teaching, оещбя and sometimes treacherous trial and error Using intriguing and often humorous examples of animal behavior in the laboratory and in the wild, backed by scientific research, McCarthy shows how clueless kittens, clumsy cubs, and scrawny chicks transform themselves into efficient predators, successful foragers, and deft nest-builders From elephants to geese, dolphins to orangutans, mice to tigers, her warm, amusing, and insightful examinations of animal life and development provide a surprising look into the worlds of our furred, finned, and feathered friends.  2005 г 432 стр ISBN 0060934840.

Book DescriptionExperience and explore the Island of the Gods naturally Let The Natural Guide to Bali lead you from the busy beaches and tourist traps to exquisite rice paddies and pristine seashores Discover the best of Balis diving, surfing, sailing, hiking and bird watching Meet the people of Bali at work and play in their own villages Learn оещвв the secrets of Balinese dancing, gong playing, painting and cooking Packed with stunning photos, maps and essays by some of the most well-known Bali insiders, The Natural Guide to Bali reveals treks to mysterious temples, hidden waterfalls and active volcanoes the lives of Balinese punks, painters and rain stoppers Balinese views on womens rights, child labour and fair trade the relentless battle to save Balis corals, turtles and birds Featuring 350 full-colour photos and illustrations 24 full-page, three-dimensional travel maps Accurate and detailed descriptions of over 300 boutique hotels, family homestays, eco-lodges and friendly cafés A unique eco-rating system leading you to great hotels, restaurants, dive centres and art shops who do their best to preserve Balis nature and culture and benefit its vibrant communities.  2004 г 448 стр ISBN 9793780002.

Книга представляет собой теоретический и практический курс грамматики английского языка Теоретическая часть содержит доступное изложение на русском языке основных правил оещви морфологии и синтаксиса английского языка Особое внимание уделяется темам, обычно вызывающим затруднения у изучающих язык Практическая часть пособия содержит разнообразные по характеру (аналитические, тренировочные, коммуникативно направленные и др ) упражнения и тесты с ключами Пособие рассчитано на школьников, абитуриентов, студентов и всех самостоятельно изучающих английский язык Авторы Аида Саакян Анна Ионина.  Серия: Домашний репетитор.

Переводчик: Татьяна Прокаева English One to One - это двуязычный самоучитель английского языка для начального и среднего уровня Он создан на основе серии радиопрограмм English One to One, подготовленной оещвл Всемирной Службой Би-Би-Си Этот курс вводит и развивает навыки чтения, письма,речи и слухового восприятия, а также дает учащимся прочные основы английской грамматики и словаря Уровень 2 курса English One to One состоит из данного учебника и книги для чтения, в которую входят три рассказа Эти материалы можно использовать как в сочетании с радиопрограммами English One to One, так и независимо от них English One to One описывает жизнь сотрудников радиостанции Radio 121 Их судьбы и приключения позволяют представить, какживут современные британцы Пятьдесят уроков данного учебника содержат отрывки сюжетного повествования и упражнения для отработки новых слов и языковых форм Раздел грамматических упражнений в конце книги дает возможность еще раз попрактиковать освоенныенавыки Этот раздел очень полезен для повторения В книгу также входят ответы к упражнениям Второй уровень English One to One может использоваться следующими категориями изучающих английский язык: 1 Учащиеся, которые прошли первый уровень English One to One и готовы развивать свои языковые навыки дальше 2 Учащиеся, которые прослушали Уроки 1-50 второй серии радиопрограмм English One to One и хотели бы более тщательно поработать над их языковым материалом 3 Учащиеся, которые занимались английским языком раньше и теперь собираются возобновить свои занятия Если вы хотите сосредоточиться на языке бизнеса, для вас подойдет Victor's Venture - курс делового английского языка, подготовленный Всемирной Службой Би-Би-Си Учебник рассказывает о приключениях Виктора Брюса, который снаряжает команду автогонщиков для ралли Париж - Пекин Комплект: 1 и 2 Уровни = 2 учебника, 2 книги для чтения Авторы Ричард Эклэм Richard Acklam Сью Мохамед Sue Mohamed.  Издательство: Инфра-М Мягкая обложка, 340 стр ISBN 5-86225-995-3 Тираж: 2000 экз Формат: 60x90/8 (~220х290 мм).

Третья книга серии лингвострановедческих пособий под общим названием `Язык и культура Великобритания` посвящена столице Соединенного Королевства Читатель сможет почерпнуть оещвт из нее много полезной лингвистической информации об улицах и площадях, театрах имузеях, парках и садах Лондона Автор Геннадий Томахин (составитель, автор).  Серия: Язык и культура Великобритания.

Book DescriptionIndoor Air Pollution has become a major topic in environmental research and health Most people spend more than 80% of their time in buildings and are exposed to a broad range of pollutants from indoor sources such as building materials, furniture, carpets and textiles, heating and cooking, household and consumer products, etc оещвц The volume provides a comprehensive review of the major indoor air pollutants: volatile organic compounds, biocides, indoor particles and fibres, combustion products and micro-organisms and their metabolites Sources and sinks of air pollutants in indoor environments and their chemistry are distinctly different from ambient air pollution, even though the latter may influence indoor air quality Adsorption and desorption processes, the pollutant source dynamics, gas phase reactions and kinetics - including the fate and final chemical destiny of chemically unstable intermediate compounds - are topics of scientific research as well as the evaluation of their sensory impact and irritation potential Guidelines for assessing indoor pollution and a broad range of analytical methods have been recently developed and are reviewed by internationally renowned scientists The specific characteristics of indoor air pollution indeveloping countries due to the widespread use of open fires for cooking, heating and lighting are analysed as well as the Chinese strategies to address the growing pollution problems by air pollution in its modern building stock.  2004 г 270 стр ISBN 3540210989.

Эта очередная книга из серии `Повышаем речевую готовность на английском`, включающей в себя: `Предлоги`, `Глаголы`, `Существительные`, `Прилагательные`, предназначена для самообразования оещвъ как начинающим для усвоения основ грамматики и увеличения словарного запаса, так и продвинутым студентам для повышения беглости речи за счет усвоения устойчивых выражений (фразеологизмов), объединенных в тематические блоки Материал этих книг, взаимно пересекаясь и дополняя друг друга, охватывает в разнообразных аспектах практически все стороны бытовой человеческой жизни 3-е издание Автор Павел Литвинов.  Серия: Повышаем речевую готовность на английском.

Book Description Water covers about three-fourths of the earth's surface Still, over one billion people do not have access to clean drinking water—a problem that many governments across the globe seem unable to redress International Law, Sustainable Development and Water Management explores the political issues inherent in global water оещгд management, analysing water as a social, economic, and ecological good, and then applying the principles of international law to resource development policies Antoinette Hildering's proposed framework for change, "Guardianship Over Water," offers policymakers practical guidelines for water management at a local, national, and international level.  2006 г 248 стр ISBN 9059720555.

Book DescriptionThe World Volunteers Guide lists nearly 200 organizations worldwide for people who want to work in international humanitarian projects but don't know where to begin Opportunities are from 2 weeks to 2 years or more The guide lists projects suitable for students or people with no professional experience and projects for experts оещгл in their professional field The guide offers explanations of the different kinds of work and job duration according to age, experience, and time availability An extended annotated list of Internet resources allows the reader to find hundreds of additional volunteer organizations, beyond what is listed in the guidebook Two indexes allow the reader to select organizations according to geographical area and aid sector For each organization, the guide offers a brief description of the work, a list of countries where it operates, the skills and languages required and/or previous training required, the cost and benefits for the volunteer, the minimum and maximum duration of the volunteering period, and the application procedure The Green Volunteers Guide lists over 200 projects worldwide for those who want to experience active conservation work as a volunteer Projects are yearround in a variety of habitats and countries Lasting from one week to one year or more, these projects involve research on wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation centers, volunteer work in national parks and protected areas, as well as general conservation work with a variety of species, both marine and terrestrial The guide offers 3 indexes that help prospective volunteers easily choose their favorite project, and are indexed by geographical location, animal species, or project cost Most projects are open to anyone, despite experience or language requirements As an added feature, anyone who purchases a Volunteers guide can receive free updates via the Internet through an individual password distributed inside each guidebook.  2005 г 256 стр ISBN 8889060034.

Book DescriptionHuman error plays a significant role in many accidents involving safety-critical systems, and it is now a standard requirement in both the US and Europe for Human Factors (HF) to be taken into account in system design and safety assessment This book will be an essential guide for anyone who uses HF in their everyday work, providing оещгщ them with consistent and ready-to-use procedures and methods that can be applied to real-life problems The first part of the book looks at the theoretical framework, methods and techniques that the engineer or safety analyst needs to use when working on a HF-related project The second part presents four case studies that show the reader how the above framework and guidelines work in practice The case studies are based on real-life projects carried out by the author for a major European railway system, and in collaboration with international companies such as the International Civil Aviation Organisation, Volvo, Daimler-Chrysler and FIAT.  2004 г 700 стр ISBN 1852337052.

Book DescriptionIn 2002 the 100th anniversary of the publication on "Culturversuche mit isolierten Pflanzenzellen" by Gottlieb Haberlandt was celebrated Haberlandt´s vision of the totipotency of plant cells represents the actual beginning of tissueculture This book pays homage to a great Austrian scientist and the further оещгя development of his ideas The first part of the book contains a facsimile of the original paper which is a true artistic masterpiece and its first translation into English from1969 The second and third parts describe Haberlandt´s life and work and early historical aspects of the development of plant tissue culture The fourth part of the book contains an overview of important topics of plant tissue culture with the most promising areas of application to date and an outlook into the future Areas range from micropropagation, production of pharmaceutically interesting compounds, plant breeding, genetic engineering of crop plants, including trees, and cryopreservation of valuable germplasm.  2004 г 260 стр ISBN 3211838392.

Book DescriptionWeather radar systems provide data necessary for the understanding of weather systems, improved forecasts (especially critical for severe weather), hydrological applications, flood warnings and also for climate research in which ground verification is needed for global precipitation measurements by satellites This оещдк book offers an accessible overview of advanced methods, applications and modern research from the European perspective An extensive introductory chapter summarizes the principles of weather radars and discusses the potential of modern radar systems, including Doppler and polarisation techniques, data processing, and error-correction methods Addressing both specialist researchers and nonspecialists from related areas, this book will also be useful for graduate students planning to specialize in this field.  2005 г 337 стр ISBN 3540003282.

Book DescriptionPromoting environmental citizenship as a path to achieving sustainability -- encouraging people to act according to the public environmental good -- offers an alternative to the mainly market-based incentives used by most governments today This book considers the theory and practice of environmental citizenship, the obstacles оещдп to its realization, and the opportunities it presents for bringing about environmental and social sustainability The multidisciplinary perspective -- drawing on work in sociology, political theory, philosophy, psychology, and education -- and the variety of approaches (from high theory to ethnographic studies) all converge on the relationship between citizenship and sustainability Placing environmental citizenshipin the two-thousand-year tradition of citizenship itself, the book considers the nature, possibilities, and limits of citizenship as a way of promoting sustainability Part I considers the theory and practice of environmental citizenship -- what it is and how it can be achieved Part II examines obstacles and opportunities for environmental citizenship The book covers such topics as the necessity of an active role for the state, the claims of environmental justice, the democratic potential of online participation in rulemaking, and the role of education in promoting environmental citizenship The multidisciplinary perspective and the combination of theory and practice make the book ideal for classroom use.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 312 стр ISBN 0262524465.

Книга может служить как учебным пособием по развитию навыков использования английской фразеологии в литературной и разговорной речи, так и справочником по фразеологическим оещду оборотам и основным явлениям нормативной грамматики английского языка Предназначена для студентов неязыковых вузов, для изучающих язык на курсах, с частным преподавателем или самостоятельно, а также для преподавателей и переводчиков как с английского на русский, так и с русского на английский Автор Юрий Шафрин.  Издательство: Бином Лаборатория знаний, 2003 г Твердый переплет, 560 стр ISBN 5-94774-013-3 Тираж: 2000 экз Формат: 84x108/32 (~130х205 мм).

Универсальный словарь, содержащий более 20 000 наиболее употребительных синонимов и антонимов английского языка, которые помогут разнообразить вашу речь Ценное дополнение оещдч - 5000 трудных слов, которые ошибочно употребляются даже англичанами Словарь несомненно будет полезен учащимся средних школ, гимназий и лицеев, студентам, преподавателям английского языка, бизнесменам и всем, кто изучает иностранный язык самостоятельно и часто выезжает за рубеж Автор Джозеф Девлин Joseph Devlin.  Издательство: Центрполиграф, 2005 г Твердый переплет, 559 стр ISBN 5-9524-1480-X Тираж: 10000 экз Формат: 84x108/32 (~130х205 мм).

Particles are one of the most difficult aspects of the Japanese language This is precisely why there are a good number of books on the market dealing with the subject Most of these books take up particles as independent entities, so that after having studies them, students are, if all goes well, familiar with the functions of the individual particles оещдъ One unfortunate side to this approach is that some of the particles share the same functions (but with slight differences), and so even though students may have grasped the general nature of each particle, they are not sure about the differences between the particles that have similar functions Well-known language book author Naoko Chino solves this problem by grouping the particles by function, defining them, giving samples of usage, and clarifying differences Each section is followed by dual-purpose quizzes that allow readers to test and practice their knowledge In this way, while not replacing general reference books on particles, this book goes a step beyond them and helps students nail down the troubling differences between particles For students who find themselves befuddled when confronting such differences, How to Tell the Difference Between Japanese Particles should prove the perfect tool to further their understanding By grouping particles that are similar in function, this book helps students pin down differences in usage that would ordinarily take years to master Definitions, sample sentences, usage notes, and quizzes enable students to move to a higher level of comprehension Bilingual edition Автор Naoko Chino.  Издательство: Kodansha, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 200 стр ISBN 477002200X Язык: Английский.

Book DescriptionThis book introduces a novel synthetic paradigm of public health reasoning and epidemic modelling, and then implements it in the study of the infamous 14th century AD Black Death disaster that killed at least one-fourth of the European population The book starts by focusing on the intellectual context in which epidemic research оещеа takes place, in a way that accounts for the interdisciplinary and multicultural trends of the emerging Conceptual Age The authors maintain that for public health scientists to function in an often complex environment, they should be aware of the divergent conceptions of knowledge and the technological changes that these imply, the multiple and often uncertain databases available and their reliability, the different styles of thinking adopted by the disciplines involved, and the importance of developing sound interdisciplinary knowledge integration skills A unique feature of the book is that it takes the reader through all four major phases of interdisciplinary inquiry: adequate conceptualization (in terms of metaphors, methodological principles, epistemic rules, and argumentation modes), rigorous formulation (involving sophisticated mathematical models), substantive interpretation (in terms of correspondence principles between form and meaning), and innovative implementation (using advanced systems technology and multi-sourced real world databases) This approach is then applied to scientifically advance the spatiotemporal characterization of the Black Death epidemic, thus going beyond the sensationalistic narration of events found in other publications The book includes the most complete collection of interdisciplinary information sources available about the Black Death epidemic, each one systematically documented, tabulated, and analyzed It also presents, for the first time, a series of detailed space-time maps of Black Death mortality, infected area propagation, and epidemic centroid paths throughout the 14th century AD Europe Preparation of the maps tookinto account the uncertain nature of the data and integrated a variety of interdisciplinary knowledge bases about the devastating epidemic These maps provide researchers and the interested public with an informative and substantive description of the Black Death dynamics (temporal evolution, local and global geographical patterns, etc ), and can help one discover an underlying coherence in disease distribution that was buried within reams of contemporary evidence that had so far defied quantitative understanding The book carefully analyzes the findings of synthetic space-time modelling that enlighten considerably the long-lasting controversy about the nature and origins of the Black Death epidemic Comparisons are made between the spatiotemporal characteristics of Black Death and bubonic plague, thus contributing to the debate concerning the Black Death etiology Since Black Death had grave societal, public health, and financial effects, its rigorous study can offer valuable insight into these effects,as well as into similar effects that could result from potential contemporary epidemics .  2005 г 320 стр ISBN 3540257942.