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oil is the lifeblood of the World's economy. It was a critical element in two World Wars and in the Cold War, and, as recent events in the Middle East confirm, people are willing to fight for it. The cheap energy it provides, especially for transport and agriculture, was one of the main factors that...

The origin of the word synchronization is a greek root, meaning "to share the common time". The original meaning of synchronization has been maintained up to now in the colloquial use of this word, as agreement or correlation in time of different processes. Historically, the analysis of synchronization...

Manual of Taxidermy A Complete Guide in Collecting and Preserving Birds and Mammals This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents CONTENTS Introduction Explanation of Plates Part I.—Birds. Chapter I.—Collecting Section I. Trapping, etc. Section II. Shooting....

This vintage book contains a complete guide to taxidermy, with information on skinning, stuffing, mounting, and preserving a variety of mammals and birds. Written in simple, pain language and profusely illustrated, this timeless handbook is ideal for the novice and would make for a valuable addition...

Girls Gone Great is a collection of magical tales written for girls ages two to ten.  These fable-like stories were inspired by real girls, girls taking a magical journey of self-discovery where doing the right thing turns into something great.  When you believe in yourself and have confidence to...

This classic, historical book provides instruction on the facts necessary to enable the reader to identify any typical specimen of the better known classes of Oriental rugs. It gives diverse direction on classification with regard to their type, their age and their value. Despite its age this book...

Ever wondered what real life cases of paranormal investigations are like? Six cases have been brought to you from a collection of case files investigated by the West Wales Paranormal Investigations Team. These cases have been hand picked as the strangest cases ever dealt with by the team. From the...

So many businesses rose and fell in nineteenth-century Auckland that the city was called a ‘graveyard of enterprise'. By far the most serious and general collapse came during the decade of depression and banking crises which overtook the whole colony after 1885. Auckland's commercial elite, which...

The author has organized 33 years of expertise in Continuing Education into a comprehensive and practical guide to the leadership skills, behaviors and knowledge needed to guide any Continuing Education enterprise past the pitfalls and toward the opportunities available. To meet the needs of adults...

What is in this book is shared from a married mans perspective, but men and women from 18 to 80, single and separated alike can learn from it, if they want to. Growing up is a journey through all of the known and unknown obstacles of life, the ups and downs, the planned and unplanned, the hurtful...

DER Überaschungserfolg des letzten Jahres - Platz 2 auf der New-York-Times-Bestsellerliste! Sarah Durandt weiß, dass der Mörder ihres Mannes und ihres Sohnes tot ist - denn sie war Zeugin bei der Vollstreckung der Todesstrafe. Trotzdem findet Sarah wenig Trost in dem Wissen, dass der Psychopath,...

Exam Board: IB Level: IB Subject: Biology First Teaching: September 2014 First Exam: Summer 16 Stretch your students to achieve their best grade with these year round course companions; providing clear and concise explanations of all syllabus requirements and topics, and practice questions...

Tyler Green has been having a rough time with his divorceso much that his best friend Matthew Mullen decides that they need to have a fun night out on the town. But things turn ugly when both he and Matt stumble across a woman that is dressed in all red killing three people in a most unusual way....

Fifteen year old Katie Jenkins has what her grandmother called a “gift” – an ability to see things that others can’t. Her grandmother taught her to harness her ability using Tarot cards, but after the old lady’s death, Katie begins to realise there is more to it than just predicting the future....