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6 Diverse Books (gnv64)

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In this torrent, I am sharing with you 6 books on diverse subjects that I downloaded from various sources. The 3rd book is in ePUB format & all the rest are in PDF format with OCR, bookmarks & cover: 01. Crochet At Home: 25 Clever Projects for Colorful Living by Brett Bara (Jun 11, 2013) http://www.amazon.com/Crochet-At-Home-Projects-Colorful/dp/1596688378 02. Digital Communication Systems by Simon Haykin (Feb 25, 2013) http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Communication-Systems-Simon-Haykin/dp/0471647357 03. Make: Analog Synthesizers by Ray Wilson (May 24, 2013) http://www.amazon.com/Make-Analog-Synthesizers-Ray-Wilson/dp/1449345220 04. Satyajit Ray on Cinema by Satyajit Ray, Sandip Ray and Shyam Benegal (Apr 2, 2013) http://www.amazon.com/Satyajit-Ray-Cinema/dp/0231164955 05. Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility by Richard J. Bonnie (Feb 27, 2004) http://www.amazon.com/Reducing-Underage-Drinking-Collective-Responsibility/dp/0309089352 06. Trading Systems and Methods, + Website (Wiley Trading) by Perry J. Kaufman (Jan 29, 2013) http://www.amazon.com/Trading-Systems-Methods-Website-Wiley/dp/1118043561 Happy reading & keep sharing!

Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (3rd E

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Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (3rd Ed) by Leonard L. Grigsby CRC Press | May 2013 | ISBN-10: 1439856281 | 789 pages | PDF | 39.9 mb http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Generation-Transmission-Distribution-Engineering/dp/1439856281 Featuring contributions from worldwide leaders in the field, the carefully crafted Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Third Edition (part of the five-volume set, The Electric Power Engineering Handbook) provides convenient access to detailed information on a diverse array of power engineering topics. Updates to nearly every chapter keep this book at the forefront of developments in modern power systems, reflecting international standards, practices, and technologies. Topics covered include: - Electric power generation: nonconventional methods - Electric power generation: conventional methods - Transmission system - Distribution systems - Electric power utilization - Power quality L.L. Grigsby, a respected and accomplished authority in power engineering, and section editors Saifur Rahman, Rama Ramakumar, George Karady, Bill Kersting, Andrew Hanson, and Mark Halpin present substantially new and revised material, giving readers up-to-date information on core areas. These include advanced energy technologies, distributed utilities, load characterization and modeling, and power quality issues such as power system harmonics, voltage sags, and power quality monitoring. With six new and 16 fully revised chapters, the book supplies a high level of detail and, more importantly, a tutorial style of writing and use of photographs and graphics to help the reader understand the material. New chapters cover: - Water - Transmission Line Reliability Methods - High Voltage Direct Current Transmission System - Advanced Technology High-Temperature Conduction - Distribution Short-Circuit Protection - Linear Electric Motors

Astronomy - August 2013 (40th Anniversary Issue)(gnv64)

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Astronomy - August 2013 (no ADS) 40th Anniversary Issue English | PDF | 83 pages | 36.5 mb FEATURES 26 COVER STORY - 40 greatest astronomical discoveries Astronomers' biggest breakthroughs have lifted the veil on our universe. RICHARD TALCOT T 32 40 greatest mysteries of the universe Astronomers know more about the universe than ever but still have much to learn. SARAH SCOLES 38 Where will astronomy be in 40 years? The future involves larger collaborations, computers, and telescopes. DEBRA MELOY ELMEGREEN AND BRUCE G. ELMEGREEN 44 The Sky this Month Neptune's summer surge. MARTIN RATCLIFFE AND ALISTER LING 46 StarDome and Path of the Planets RICHARD TALCOTT; ILLUSTRATIONS BY ROEN KELLY 52 40 years of amateur astronomy We live in our hobby's golden age - just look at what's happened in the past four decades. MICHAEL E. BAKICH 58 Astronomy magazine's path to "stardom" From its modest beginnings, the publication now leads the astronomy hobby as the most popular magazine of its kind in the world. DAVID J. EICHER 68 Ask Astro Refracting light. 70 40 deep-sky targets in Sagittarius The Archer contains a dizzying variety of dazzling objects. MICHAEL E. BAKICH 72 Hunt down summer's best dark nebulae For a totally new observing experience, ignore the bright and aim for darkness. MICHAEL E. BAKICH 76 A backyard imager advances science An unexpected email opened the door for this astroimager. R. JAY GABANY 80 Prime time for Neptune and Uranus Late summer and early fall are the best times to track down the solar system's distant planets. RICHARD TALCOTT COLUMNS Strange Universe BOB BERMAN 11 Observing Basics GLENN CHAPLE 14 Secret Sky STEPHEN JAMES O'MEARA 18 Cosmic Imaging TONY HALLAS 24 QUANTUM GRAVITY Snapshot 9 Breakthrough 10 Astro News 12 IN EVERY ISSUE From the Editor 6 Letters 11, 18,24 New Products 84 Web Talk 84 Advertiser Index 87 Reader Gallery 88 Final Frontier 90

Building a Perfect Meal (gnv64)

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Building a Perfect Meal by Michelle Tchea Marshall Cavendish International | November 2011 | ISBN-10 9814351571 | ePUB | 216 pages | 19.7 mb http://www.amazon.com/Building-Perfect-Meal-Michelle-Tchea/dp/9814351571 Building a Perfect Meal offers you a two-throng approach to becoming the home chef you have always wanted to be! With basic recipes to help you hone and perfect your cooking skills, you can then move on to preparing party-perfect recipes that you can entertain friends with!Forget about recipes that are filled with confusing cooking jargon such as julienne, streusel, deglaze and parboil. The recipes in this book keeps it simple by saying it as it is, so you can cook, eat and enjoy your food without the fluff! About the Author http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/TdSMGFGZDbM/mqdefault.jpg Michelle Tchea is a food and travel writer based in Melbourne, Australia. She writes for a wide range of food magazines, health magazines and luxury travel publications in Asia Pacific and North America. Penelope Beveridge is an award-winning photographer with over 17 years of experience. She has a Masters of Design Science majoring in Multimedia from the University of Sydney and is a board member of the Australian Commercial and Media Photographers (ACMP). Penelope is the winner of the 2008 Sydney Morning Herald’s Shoot the Chef competition in the professional division. Most recently, she was awarded the second prize in the professional category for the 2011 New York International Photography Awards. CONTENTS 7   Acknowledgements 9   Introduction 11 Glossary 18  Breakfast 32 Sndwiches & Tapas 72 Bigger Meals 116 Sweets 144 Weights & Measures

My 10 Books - July 2013 (gnv64)

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A collection of 10 books for this month. 8 are true PDFs with OCR, bookmarks & covers and 2 are in ePUB format: 01. 200 Contractual Problems and their Solutions by J. Roger Knowles (Apr 9, 2012) http://www.amazon.com/200-Contractual-Problems-their-Solutions/dp/0470658312 02. Aquaponic Gardening: A Step-By-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together by Sylvia Bernstein (Oct 11, 2011) http://www.amazon.com/Aquaponic-Gardening-Step-By-Step-Vegetables-Together/dp/086571701X 03. Music Technology (Cambridge Introductions to Music) by Julio d\'Escriván (Jan 23, 2012) http://www.amazon.com/Music-Technology-Cambridge-Introductions/dp/0521170427 04. Food and Culture: A Reader by Carole Counihan and Penny Van Esterik (Oct 31, 2012) http://www.amazon.com/Food-Culture-Reader-Carole-Counihan/dp/0415521041 05. Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy by Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson (May 3, 2012) http://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Pharmacognosy-Phytotherapy-Michael-Heinrich/dp/070203388X 06. Lust for Leaf: Vegetarian Noshes, Bashes, and Everyday Great Eats--The Hot Knives Way by Alex Brown and Evan George (Jun 11, 2013) http://www.amazon.com/Lust-Leaf-Vegetarian-Everyday-Eats--The/dp/0738216976 07. My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet--Plus 140 New Engine 2 Recipes by Rip Esselstyn (May 14, 2013) http://www.amazon.com/Beef-Meat-Healthiest-Plant-Strong-Diet--Plus/dp/1455509361 08. Neurotechnology: Premises, Potential, and Problems (Advances in Neurotechnology) by James Giordano (Apr 26, 2012) http://www.amazon.com/Neurotechnology-Premises-Potential-Problems-Advances/dp/1439825866 09. Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist by Tim Federle and Lauren Mortimer (Apr 23, 2013) http://www.amazon.com/Tequila-Mockingbird-Cocktails-Literary-Twist/dp/0762448652 10. The Complete Idiot\'s Guide to Aquaponic Gardening by Meg Stout (Apr 2, 2013) http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiots-Guide-Aquaponic-Gardening/dp/1615642358

Stardust Revolution - The New Story of Our Origin in the Stars (

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Stardust Revolution: The New Story of Our Origin in the Stars by Jacob Berkowitz Prometheus Books | September 2012 | ISBN-10: 1616145498 | ePUB/PDF | 6.8/9.36 mb http://www.amazon.com/Stardust-Revolution-Story-Origin-Stars/dp/1616145498 PDF conversion is mine. Three great scientific revolutions have shaped our understanding of the cosmos and our relationship to it. The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries witnessed the Copernican Revolution, which bodychecked the Earth as the pivot point of creation and joined us with the rest of the cosmos as one planet among many orbiting the Sun. Three centuries later came the second great scientific revolution: the Darwinian Revolution. It removed us from a distinct, divine biological status to place us wholly in the ebb and flow of all terrestrial life. Now, science author Jacob Berkowitz describes how we're in the midst of a third great scientific revolution, five centuries in the making: the Stardust Revolution. It is the merging of the once-disparate realms of astronomy and evolutionary biology, and of the Copernican and Darwinian Revolutions, placing life in a cosmic context. The Stardust Revolution takes readers on a grand journey that begins on the summit of California's Mount Wilson, where astronomers first realized that the universe is both expanding and evolving, to a radio telescope used to identify how organic moleculesΓÇöthe building blocks of lifeΓÇöare made by stars. It's an epic story told through a scientific cast that includes some of the twentieth century's greatest mindsΓÇöincluding Nobel laureate Charles Townes, who discovered cosmic waterΓÇöas well as the most ambitious scientific explorers of the twenty-first century, those racing to find another living planet. Today, an entirely new breed of scientistsΓÇöastrobiologists and astrochemistsΓÇöare taking the study of life into the space age. Astrobiologists study the origins, evolution, and distribution of life, not just on Earth, but in the universe. Stardust science is filling in the missing links in our evolutionary story, ones that extend our family tree back to the stars. About the Author http://writersfestival.org/assets/cache/jacob-berkowitz_author-headshot-306-306.jpg http://www.jacobberkowitz.com/ Jacob Berkowitz is an author, science writer and performer who lives in Almonte, Ontario. His writing ranges from a first-person feature on social trends in vasectomy, to how our view of the universe is shaped by the way NASA colors images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Jacob Berkowitz is the bestselling author of Jurassic Poop: What Dinosaurs (and Others) Left Behind, winner of a 2007 American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award. His book Out of This World: The Amazing Search for an Alien Earth was selected as a SkyNews magazine best astronomy book for 2009. He has written for the Globe and Mail, among other publications. CONTENTS Prologue. Extreme Genealogy Notes for the Journey PART 1 . BORN OF STARS Chapter 1 . The Stardust Revolution Chapter 2 . A Star's Fingerprint Chapter 3 . The Origin of the Elements PART 2 . THE INVISIBLE UNIVERSE Chapter 4 . The Atoms of Life Chapter 5 . Dust to Diamonds Chapter 6 . The Cosmos Goes Green PART 3 . THE LIVING COSMOS Chapter 7 . Catching Stardust Chapter 8. Other Worlds Chapter 9. Darwin and the Cosmos Photo Inserts Acknowledgments A Note on Sources Index

Explorations in Economics (gnv64)

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Explorations in Economics by Alan Krueger and David Anderson Worth Publishers | February 2013 | ISBN-10: 0716701073 | True PDF | 859 pages | 67.5 mb http://www.amazon.com/Explorations-Economics-Alan-Krueger/dp/0716701073 Brief Contents PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS CHAPTER 1 EXPLORING ECONOMICS 1 CHAPTER 2 COMPARING ECONOMIC SYSTEMS 37 CHAPTER 3 MAKING ECONOMIC DECISIONS 79 PART 2 SUPPLY AND DEMAND: FUNDAMENTAL FORCES IN MARKETS CHAPTER 4 THE DEMAND FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 107 CHAPTER 5 THE SUPPLY OF GOODS AND SERVICES 147 CHAPTER 6 PRICES AND QUANTITIES: PUTTING SUPPLY AND DEMAND TOGETHER 185 PART 3 MARKET EFFICIENCY AND WELFARE CHAPTER 7 BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS 225 CHAPTER 8 MARKET STRUCTURE 267 CHAPTER 9 MARKET FAILURE AND GOVERNMENT FAILURE 303 PART 4 APPLICATIONS OF MICROECONOMICS CHAPTER 10 TAXES: THE PRICE OF A FUNCTIONING GOVERNMENT 331 CHAPTER 11 LABOR MARKETS 361 CHAPTER 12 PERSONAL FINANCE: MANAGING YOUR MONEY 399 PART 5 MACROECONOMICS CHAPTER 13 MACROECONOMIC PERFORMANCE 441 CHAPTER 14 UNEMPLOYMENT AND INFLATION 485 CHAPTER 15 FISCAL POLICY 519 CHAPTER 16 MONEY, BANKING, AND FINANCIAL MARKETS 555 CHAPTER 17 THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM AND MONETARY POLICY 599 PART 6 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 18 TRADE AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY 633 CHAPTER 19 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES 671 Personal Finance Handbook FH-1 Skills Handbook SH-1 Glossary/Glosario G-1 Reviewers R-1 Index I-1 About the Authors Alan B. Krueger is the Bendheim Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University. He received a bachelorΓÇÖs degree with honors from Cornell University and an A.M. degree and Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University. Krueger currently serves as Chairman of President ObamaΓÇÖs Council of Economic Advisers and is a member of the PresidentΓÇÖs Cabinet. He previously served as Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy and Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (2009-10), and as Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Labor (1994-95). He was also a columnist for the New York Times. Among his many scholarly publications are What Makes a Terrorist: Economics and the Roots of Terrorism and Education Matters: A Selection of Essays on Education. When not in Washington, DC, Krueger lives in Princeton, New Jersey, with his wife, Lisa, a high school math teacher. They have two adult children. David Anderson is the Paul G. Blazer Professor of Economics at Centre College. He received his BA in economics from the University of Michigan and his MA and PhD in economics from Duke University. Anderson is a leading authority on AP Economics and currently serves as chief reader for the AP Microeconomics exam. He has authored dozens of scholarly articles and many books, including KrugmanΓÇÖs Economics for AP, Cracking the AP Economics Exam, Economics by Example, Favorite Ways to Learn Economics, Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management, Contemporary Economics for Managers, and Treading Lightly. His research is primarily on economic education, environmental economics, law and economics, and labor economics. He lives in Danville, Kentucky, with his wife and two children.

How to Become a Video Game Artist (gnv64)

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How to Become a Video Game Artist: The Insider's Guide to Landing a Job in the Gaming World by Sam R. Kennedy Watson-Guptill | May 2013 | ISBN-10: 0823008096 | ePUB | 124 pages | 32.9 mb http://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Video-Game-Artist/dp/0823008096 Become a Player in the Business of Video Game Art Every year video games generate billions of dollars and some of the most dynamic and engaging artwork today. ItΓÇÖs an ever-growing field that holds great professional opportunity, but you need the right skills and savvy if you want to stake your claim. In How to Become a Video Game Artist, veteran video game designer Sam R. Kennedy provides the inside track on everything you need to forge a career in the world of video game art. Starting with the basics of game creation and a look at the artistic skills necessary to get started, Kennedy spotlights specific, key roles for creatorsΓÇöfrom concept artists to character animators to marketing artists and beyond. Each chapter features screenshots from popular video games like Tom ClancyΓÇÖs Ghost Recon and World of Warcraft; interviews with video game art professionals whoΓÇÖve worked for top gaming companies like BioWare, Blizzard, and Ubisoft; step-by-step examples of actual game art; and detailed breakdowns of the training and portfolio samples youΓÇÖll need to make these jobs your own. For anyone who wants to go from gamer to game designer, this book contains all the secrets youΓÇÖll need to rise to the top of one of the most exciting industries of our time. About the Author http://imageshack.us/a/img837/447/oemr.jpg http://www.samrkennedyart.com/ Sam R. Kennedy is a freelance illustrator, a graphic designer, and an art instructor, who has held positions at almost every level in the video game art world. A former marketing artist for Ubisoft, Kennedy has worked on a diverse array of games like Tom ClancyΓÇÖs Ghost Recon, Tom ClancyΓÇÖs Rainbow Six, Men of Valor, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and CyberTiger. CONTENTS Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication INTRODUCTION How I Became a Video Game Artist How This Book Can Help You Land a Job WORKING IN A VIDEO GAME PRODUCTION STUDIO Video Game Jobs Defined The Studio Environment THE FUNDAMENTALS: DRAWING AND SOFTWARE SKILLS CONCEPT ARTIST ENVIRONMENT ARTIST CHARACTER ARTIST CHARACTER ANIMATOR USER INTERFACE (UI) ARTIST MARKETING ARTIST CONTINUING TO GROW CONCLUSION INDEX

Brave Intuitive Painting - Let Go, Be Bold, Unfold! (gnv64)

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Brave Intuitive Painting-Let Go, Be Bold, Unfold!: Techniques for Uncovering Your Own Unique Painting Style by Flora S. Bowley Quarry Books | May 2012 | ISBN-10: 1592537685 | True PDF | 128 pages | 58.8 mb http://www.amazon.com/Brave-Intuitive-Painting-Let-Bold-Unfold/dp/1592537685 Adopt a spontaneous, bold, and fearless approach to painting as a process of discoveryΓÇöone that results in lush and colorful finished works that will beg to be displayed. This inspiring and encouraging book for both novice and experienced painters teaches how to create colorful, exciting, expressive paintings through a variety of techniques, combining basic, practical painting principles with innovative personal self-expression. Flora S. Bowley's fun and forgiving approach to painting is based on the notion that ΓÇ£You don't begin with a preconceived painting in mind; you allow the painting to unfold.ΓÇ¥ Illustrating how to work in layers, Flora gives you the freedom to cover up, re-start, wipe away, and change courses many times along the way. Unexpected and unique compositions, color combinations, and subject matter appear as you allow your paintings to emerge in an organic, unplanned way while working from a place of curiosity and letting go of fear. ΓÇöLearn techniques for working with vibrant color and avoiding mud. ΓÇöMake rich and varied marks with a variety of unexpected tools. ΓÇöBreak compositional rules. ΓÇöEmbrace nonattachment as a way to keep exploring. ΓÇöKeep momentum by moving your body and staying positive. ΓÇöWork with what's working to let go of struggle. ΓÇöConnect more deeply to the world around you to stay inspired. ΓÇöEmbrace layers to create rich complex paintings. ΓÇöFind rhythm by spiraling between chaos and order. CONTENTS IntroductIon 9 { Chapter One } Let Go: openIng up to a world of creatIvIty where anythIng Is possIble 11 Re-creating Your Story 13 There are No Mistakes 18 Connecting with Intuition 21 Keep It MovinΓÇÖ 24 Stepping Fearlessly Into the Unknown 28 Letting Go of Perfection 32 Being Gentle with Yourself (and Others) 34 { Chapter Two } Be Bold: workIng wIth wIld abandon and commIttIng to your alIveness 39 Tools and Prompts 40 Color Love: Keeping Colors Fresh 58 Bringing Your Paintings to Life with Variation 73 Time to Play 84 A Brave New You 87 { chapter Three } Unfold: fIndIng your unIque voIce and allowIng your paIntIngs to be born wIth ease 91 Spiraling In and Spiraling Out 93 Getting Perspective and Working with WhatΓÇÖs Working 96 Commiting to Now and Keeping Momentum 100 Allowing Your Paintings to Emerge Naturally 104 Embracing Nonattachment 108 Blooming True and Finding Your Authentic Voice 112 Bringing It Together and Knowing When to Stop 118 Living a Creative Life and Staying Inspired 124 about the author 127 acknowledgments 128 About the Author Flora Bowley is an internationally celebrated painter, teacher, author, and inspirationalist. Her vibrant paintings can be found in numerous galleries, on album covers, and in public spaces around the world, as well as on a variety of unique products made in collaboration with Papaya Art. Flora combines eighteen years of professional painting experience with her background as a yoga instructor and massage therapist to infuse her teaching and painting style with a deep connection to body, mind, and spirit. By honoring intuition and celebrating the present moment, Flora encourages her students to overcome fear and welcome joyful, spontaneous expression back into their creative process. Her transformational approach to painting (and living) has inspired thousands of people to ΓÇ£let go, be bold, and unfold.ΓÇ¥ Flora splits her time between painting, teaching, and traveling in colorful locations around the world and living among a community of artists in Portland, Oregon. To take a workshop or an online course, visit www.braveintuitiveyou.com. To discover more of FloraΓÇÖs artwork, visit www.florabowley.com.

The Great Book of Chess Combinations (gnv64)

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The Great Book of Chess Combinations by Jozsef Pinter Caissa Chess Books | 2012 | ISBN: 978 963 8792877 | PDF | 432 pages | 23.7 mb You are holding 1400 combinations in your hand. If you review them, your approach to tactics and your combinational skills will surely develop. You can pick up chess from a trainer or all by yourself. A good teacher tells his students about the essence, the strategy and the inner lines of force of chess. Combinations, however, can be learned from books, too. Its method is to solve chess combinations. The main motives can be acquired that way. This book deals with the main motives of tactics. Each section contains and advanced level studies. This masterpiece is easy to use. If the reader has 5 minutes, he will solve one riddle. If he has 60 minutes, he will go through a dozen. And if he wants to make real progress, then let him solve a whole section. The writer- Jozsef Pinter - is one of the most acknowledged grandmasters in Hungary. Silver medalist at the Chess Olympiad, champion of Hungary several times, captain of the national team, one of the main trainers at the Central School of Chess. He has written a lot of books. As a chess player, he is well-known for his "healthy" style of playing. Hungarian chessplayers say that if you want to become a strong player, then you will have to attend Pinter's classes. You can now listen to him, at least for the duration of 1400 studies. Get moving, have fun! CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . 5 I . Back Rank . . . . . . . . . . 9 II. Diagonal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 I I I . Deflection . . . . . . . . 75 I V. Pawn Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . 113 V. Weak King . . . . . . . . . . . 141 VI. Pinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 VII. Peculiar Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 VIII. Decoying . . . . . . 301 IX. Opening a File and a Rank . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 X . Locking a File and a Rank . . . . ... . . . . . . . 3 99 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416

Ecohydraulics - An Integrated Approach (gnv64)

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Ecohydraulics: An Integrated Approach by Ian Maddock, Atle Harby, Paul Kemp and Paul J. Wood Wiley-Blackwell | September 2013 | ISBN-10: 0470976004 | PDF | 464 pages | 13.8 mb http://www.amazon.com/Ecohydraulics-Integrated-Approach-Ian-Maddock/dp/0470976004 Ecohydraulics: An Integrated Approachprovides a research level text which highlights recent developments of this emerging and expanding field. With a focus on interdisciplinary research the text examines:- - the evolution and scope of ecohydraulics - interactions between hydraulics, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology and aquatic ecology - the application of habitat modelling in ecohydraulic studies - state of the art methodological developments and approaches - detailed case studies including fish passage design and the management of environmental flow regimes - research needs and the future of ecohydraulics research The contributions offer broad geographic coverage to encapsulate the wide range of approaches, case studies and methods used to conduct ecohydraulics research. The book considers a range of spatial and temporal scales of relevance and aquatic organisms ranging from algae and macrophytes to macroinvertebrates and fish. River management and restoration are also considered in detail, making this volume of direct relevance to those concerned with cutting edge research and its application for water resource management. Aimed at academics and postgraduate researchers in departments of physical geography, earth sciences, environmental science, environmental management, civil engineering, biology, zoology, botany and ecology; Ecohydraulics: An Integrated Approach will be of direct relevance to academics, researchers and professionals working in environmental research organisations, national agencies and consultancies.

Yoga Journal USA - September 2013 (gnv64)

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Yoga Journal USA - September 2013 English | 126 pages | True PDF | 20.00 Mb On the Cover 65 | Rise and shine: 16 poses for all-day energy 68 | Be well: The latest science on how yoga keeps you healthy 50 | The ultimate stretch, from head to heels 76 | 6 poses for strong bones 59 | How to meditate when your mind wonΓÇÖt get quiet Cover model: Colleen Saidman Yee Features 34 | ALL IN A DAYΓÇÖS WORK Discover ways to stay happy and healthy on the job, inspired by these innovative workplaces. by David Gelles 68 | GOOD FOR YOU! 21 ways your yoga practice can improve your health. by Katherine Griffi n 76 | STANDING STRONG Yoga can help those with osteoporosis and osteopenia maintain bone mass, build strength, and prevent injury. by Carol Krucoff Yoga Lifestyle 23 | OM Bringing your practice to life The best foods for healthy bones; five seeds you need; yoga for amputees; what to expect from an Ayurvedic retreat; introducing kids to aerial yoga. 41 | EATING WISELY Food for life One of the worldΓÇÖs oldest and most healthful cuisines just got easier and more delicious. by Lavinia Spalding 83 | REVIEWS New books, CDs, and DVDs, featuring an interview with spiritual teacher Ram Dass; plus reviews, including a DVD of dance-worthy remixes; a book of yoga micropractices to weave into your day; and an app to lower your stress level. Practice 50 | BASICS Extended side angle pose Lengthen your spine and expand your breath with this essential pose. by Nikki Costello 65 | HOME PRACTICE WITH CLAIRE MISSINGHAM Light up Start your day on the right note with energizing poses that support your immune system and fill you with a sense of well-being. Inspiration 59 | WISDOM On the right track When questions arise in your meditation practice, expert advice can help you go deeper. by Sally Kempton 100 | YOGA SCENE Off the wall Exhilarated by one of her favorite cities, this yogi popped into a one-handed Handstand, turning herself into one of the sights. In Every Issue 12 | LETTERS 16 | EDITORΓÇÖS LETTER 18 | CONTRIBUTORS 95 | YOGA PAGES 97 | LIVING WELL 98 | CLASSIFIEDS

Fundamentals of Electric Circuits (5th Ed)(gnv64)

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Fundamentals of Electric Circuits (5th Ed) by Charles Alexander and Matthew Sadiku McGraw-Hill Science | January 2012 | ISBN-10: 0073380571 | PDF | 992 pages | 23.9 mb http://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Electric-Circuits-Charles-Alexander/dp/0073380571 Alexander and Sadiku's fifth edition of Fundamentals of Electric Circuits continues in the spirit of its successful previous editions, with the objective of presenting circuit analysis in a manner that is clearer, more interesting, and easier to understand than other, more traditional texts. Students are introduced to the sound, six-step problem solving methodology in chapter one, and are consistently made to apply and practice these steps in practice problems and homework problems throughout the text. A balance of theory, worked examples and extended examples, practice problems, and real-world applications, combined with over 468 new or changed homework problems for the fifth edition and robust media offerings, renders the fifth edition the most comprehensive and student-friendly approach to linear circuit analysis. This edition retains the Design a Problem feature which helps students develop their design skills by having the student develop the question as well as the solution. There are over 100 Design a Problem exercises integrated into the problem sets in the book. About the Author Dr. Charles K. Alexander (Athens, OH) is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Ohio and served as the President and CEO of the IEEE from 1996-1999. CONTENTS Preface xi PART 1 DC Circuits 2 Chapter 1 Basic Concepts 3 Chapter 2 Basic Laws 29 Chapter 3 Methods of Analysis 81 Chapter 4 Circuit Theorems 127 Chapter 5 Operational Amplifiers 175 Chapter 6 Capacitors and Inductors 215 Chapter 7 First-Order Circuits 253 Chapter 8 Second-Order Circuits 313 PART 2 AC Circuits 368 Chapter 9 Sinusoids and Phasors 369 Chapter 10 Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis 413 Chapter 11 AC Power Analysis 457 Chapter 12 Three-Phase Circuits 503 Chapter 13 Magnetically Coupled Circuits 555 Chapter 14 Frequency Response 613 PART 3 Advanced Circuit Analysis 674 Chapter 15 Introduction to the Laplace Transform 675 Chapter 16 Applications of the Laplace Transform 715 Chapter 17 The Fourier Series 759 Chapter 18 Fourier Transform 813 Chapter 19 Two-Port Networks 853 Appendix A Simultaneous Equations and Matrix Inversion A Appendix B Complex Numbers A-9 Appendix C Mathematical Formulas A-16 Appendix D Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems A-21 Selected Bibliography B-1 Index I-1

How to Draw 1-12 Collection (gnv64)

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How to Draw Collection 1-12 (Over 400 Pages) (How to Draw Collections) By Amit Offir Troubadour | June 2013 | ePUB | 15.8 mb All of the books in this drawing collection of the the well known Amit Offir author and illustrator are or were BEST SELLERS on amazon. First collection 1-12 has been #1 in "Activity Books" category on amazon! It is a great drawing book for parents who want to draw with their kids. Drawing teachers and art teachers can use it in so many ways to teach drawing for kids and of course for kids and adults who love to draw and want to improve their drawing skills The drawings are really easy to follow and very easy to draw! so if you want to know how to draw animals, how to draw dragons, how to draw cartoon, how to draw manga drawings, how to draw cars and other vehicles and much more this is the perfect collection book for you There are lots of drawing books that teach how to draw comics, but with these drawing lessons you will draw and succeed in no time! These are not only drawing for kids! anyone can learn how to draw with this book! in every page you will learn step by step drawings that will make drawing easier for you even if you dont know how to draw! In this collection you will learn how to draw: * how to draw pirates * how to draw wild animals * how to draw vehicles * how to draw fantasy * how to draw fashion world * how to draw prehistoric world * how to draw the farm * how to draw the garden and much more! cover http://imageshack.us/a/img853/5603/6dow.jpg

The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia (gnv64)

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The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia by Michael F. Braby CSIRO Publishing | November 2004 | ISBN-10: 0643090274 | PDF | 352 pages | 24.1 mb http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Field-Guide-Butterflies-Australia/dp/0643090274 This is the first complete field guide to all butterfly species on AustraliaΓÇÖs mainland and its remote islands. Written by one of Australia's leading lepidopterists, it is stunningly illustrated with color photographs of each of the 416 currently identified species. There is also a distribution map for each species on the Australian mainland. It covers the five major family groups: Hesperiidae, Paplionidae, Pieridae, Nymphalidae and Lycaenidae, as well as the family Riodinidae, which has but a single species in Australia. The introduction covers adult structure, classification, distribution and habitats, and life cycle and behavior. This is followed by accounts of each of the 416 species, giving common name, scientific name, and other names (if any), as well as details of behavior, habitat, status, and larval food plants. Accompanying each species is a distribution map, and photographs of the upperside and underside of both male and female specimens. The book also contains a checklist of all species, a list of entomological contacts, a glossary, a bibliography, an index of common names and an index of scientific names. Features * All 416 species photographed in colour * Distribution map for each species on the Australian mainland * Includes species found on AustraliaΓÇÖs remote islands * Complete introduction to the biology of butterflies, and their habitats * Written by one of AustraliaΓÇÖs leading lepidopterists About the Author Michael F. Braby has been collecting and studying Australian butterflies for more than 25 years. Travelling across most of the Australian continent, he has gained first-hand experience of more than 75% of AustraliaΓÇÖs 416 species. He has reared and photographed numerous species and has built up an extensive private collection. Michael Braby is the author of the major two-volume standard text, Butterflies of Australia, which won the Whitley Medal in 2000. He is the author of more than 40 refereed scientific papers and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study at Harvard University. cover http://imageshack.us/a/img17/5345/oez9.jpg

FamilyFun - October 2013 (gnv64)

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FamilyFun - October 2013 English | PDF | 112 pges | 16.4 mb Features 74 creating creative kids How can you spark a child's imagination? Five experts (and parents) share their best ideas. 84 the creative home A California family uses ingenuity and everyday materials to make inspiring living spaces 91 very clever pumpkins Break out of your jack-o'lantern rut! These designs let you express your Halloween style. 101 eat, drink & be scary Fill your table with Halloween treats sure to inspire fright and delight Creole 13 - CLOTHES HOUND Give your pet a new look this Halloween 14 - MAKe lT Easy pipe cleaner disguises, paper-chain pumpkins, lovely leaf art, and more 22 - KEEPSAKES A simple photo book that displays your child's costumes through the years 24 - KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Caramel cream fondue, a reusable gingerbread house, eggy waffles, and more 28 - TREAT OF THE MONTH These tasty owl crackers are such a hoot! 30 -.IDEA OF THE MoNTH How one family used holiday sweets as an incentive to hit the gym 34 - MORE GREAT IDEAS Fresh Ideas for helping kids stay on top of homework Play 37 - READY, PREP, GO! Why warming up is key for young athletes.young athletes 42 - HEALTHY FAMILY Effective pre-game exercise, a fun way to serve bananas, more 46 - GeT SMART Repurpose a map puzzle Into three learning games 48 - FAVORITE THINGS Imagination boosters inspiring products, kits, books, and games 54 - LeT'S PARTY Throw a colorful party for budding young artists, complete with artsy activities and treats Explore 61 - WILDART New Mexico's Shidoni Foundry and Galleries 62 - PLACES WE LOVE For the author's family, Santa Fe offers an ideal blend of nature, history, and culture 70 - GETAWAYS Sculpture parks bring kids face-to-face with whimsy and wonder

My 10 Books - September 2013 (gnv64)

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A collection of 10 diverse books, all in PDF format with OCR & covers: 01. Adulting - How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps 02. Band-Aid for a Broken Leg 03. Being a Historian - An Introduction to the Professional World of History 04. Craving - Why We Can't Seem to Get Enough 05. Looking for Rights in All the Wrong Places 06. Strange Medicine - A Shocking History of Real Medical Practices Through the Ages 07. The First 20 Hours - How to Learn Anything . . . Fast! 08. The Perilous West 09. The Riddle of the Labyrinth - The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code 10. Winter Gardening in the Maritime Northwest

The 1950s American Home (gnv64)

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The 1950s American Home (Shire USA) by Diane Boucher Shire | June 2013 | ISBN-10: 0747812381 | ePUB | 15.8 mb http://www.amazon.com/The-1950s-American-Home-Shire/dp/0747812381 This title explores what life was like in the 1950s American home. An age of optimism, it is about living the American Dream and how this was achieved, changes in the home, new convenience technology, new ways of living. From Ranch House to American Modernism to affordable homes in the suburbs, this was how to live the good life in an era of unprecedented prosperity and opportunity. About the Author Diane Boucher has been a researcher and docent at the Crab Tree Farm Collection of American and European Arts and Crafts, Lake Bluff, Illinois - one of the most important private collections of late 19th and early 20th-century Arts and Crafts in the US. She is now Community Docent at the University of Virginia Art Museum. She has written numerous articles on American interiors.

Astronomy Magazine Special Issue - Atlas of the Stars (gnv64)

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Astronomy Magazine Special Issue - Atlas of the Stars English | 100 Pages | True PDF | 24 mb 4 The QueenΓÇÖs clusters Map 1 ΓÇö North Polar 1 8 The BearΓÇÖs realm Map 2 ΓÇö North Polar 2 12 Celestial sampler Map 3 ΓÇö North Polar 3 16 The PrincessΓÇÖ sky Map 4 ΓÇö North Equatorial 1 20 All around Auriga Map 5 ΓÇö North Equatorial 2 24 Winter galaxies Map 6 ΓÇö North Equatorial 3 28 Bright galaxies Map 7 ΓÇö North Equatorial 4 32 A showpiece globular Map 8 ΓÇö North Equatorial 5 36 Flying with the Swan Map 9 ΓÇö North Equatorial 6 40 An ocean of galaxies Map 10 ΓÇö Equatorial 1 44 Nights of the Hunter Map 11 ΓÇö Equatorial 2 48 The LionΓÇÖs galaxies Map 12 ΓÇö Equatorial 3 52 Realm of the nebulae Map 13 ΓÇö Equatorial 4 56 Globular central Map 14 ΓÇö Equatorial 5 60 Swimming with stars Map 15 ΓÇö Equatorial 6 64 The skyΓÇÖs Furnace Map 16 ΓÇö South Equatorial 1 68 South of the Dog Star Map 17 ΓÇö South Equatorial 2 72 SpringΓÇÖs Water Snake Map 18 ΓÇö South Equatorial 3 76 Wolf and Centaur Map 19 ΓÇö South Equatorial 4 80 Our galaxyΓÇÖs heart Map 20 ΓÇö South Equatorial 5 84 Southern galaxies Map 21 ΓÇö South Equatorial 6 88 Clouds of Magellan Map 22 ΓÇö South Polar 1 92 Southern jewels Map 23 ΓÇö South Polar 2 96 Faint southern stars Map 24 ΓÇö South Polar 3

The Granny Square Book (gnv64)

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The Granny Square Book: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Crocheting Square by Square by Margaret Hubert Creative Publishing | November 2011 | ISBN-10: 1589236386 | ePUB | 300 pages | 12.6 mb http://www.amazon.com/The-Granny-Square-Book-Techniques/dp/1589236386 Granny squares are to crochet what pieced squares are to quilting. They originated with pioneer women using up precious scraps of yarn to make blankets for their families, and over the years, many recognized, named patterns have been handed down from one generation to the next. Beyond this treasury of 75 different granny square motifs, Margaret Hubert shows the evolution of the granny square, how it can be used and interpreted in different ways with different yarns, and how today's crocheter can design her own projects using the granny squares of her choice with the yarn choices of today. Just as Margaret learned from her grandmother and mother and then passed the skill down to her daughter and granddaughter, each generation finds new uses and artistic ways to interpret granny squares. About the Author Margaret Hubert designs for yarn companies and book and magazine publishers including Crochet, Interweave Press, Quick and Easy Crochet, Crochet Fantasy, and Belle Armoire. She teaches at yarn shops, retreats, and national gatherings and rarely misses a national conference in the needle arts field. A world traveler, Margaret pays close attention to the fashions in Europe and spots style trends as they hit New York. She is equally as passionate about knitting and crochet, and can design patterns for either, in any size or shape. Among her specialties, she is a master at free-form crochet. She is the author of 12 other books including five books in the CPi Hooked series, Knits for Men, Plus Size Crochet, Knit or CrochetΓÇôHave It Your Way, Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, and Complete Photo Guide to Knitting. CONTENTS Introduction CROCHET BASICS Hooks and Other Notions General Techniques Granny Square Techniques Details and Finishing GRANNY SQUARE PATTERNS Seventy-five Squares DESIGNING WITH GRANNY SQUARES Start Small Graph It Out Butterfly Garden Two-Way Shawl Popcorns and Lace Shawl Holiday Vest Yoga Tunic and Mat Carrier Popcorn Flower Cardigan Fiesta Bag Pendant Earrings Bright Colors Backpack Tween Hooded Vest Toddler Pullover and Hat Baby Sweater and Hat Jeannine Square Blanket Pillows with Panache Tuscan Tile Afghan Placemats Stained Glass Afghan Flower Garden Throw Lily Pond Afghan Straw Hat Topper Index
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