67561The sunday times book of do-it-yourself
1. Introduction; 2. Painting and decorating; 3. Insulation; 4. Electrical work; 5. Plumbing and drainage; 6. Doors; 7. Windows; 8. Walls, roofs, ceillings and floors; 9. Paths and drives; 10. Old housses and their problems; 11. Tools of the trade and special projects; 12. Building terms explained; 13. Know your materials; 14. Index.
67562The superconducting state in magnetic fields : special topics and new trends : series on directions in condensed matter physics
A collection of short review articles on the superconducting state in magnetic fields. The philosophy of the book is to emphasize the importance of having experimental and theoretical works side by side. The selection of materials includes special topics, effects and trends concerning superconductors in low and high magnetic fields. The special topics and new trends include: quantum and classical melting of the vortex lattice; new vortex lattice symmetries; vortex core states; nonlinear Meissner effect; symmetry of the order parameter in high-temperature superconductors; and superconductors in high magnetic fields.
67563The sustainable MBA : the manager's guide to green business
Part 1: Setting the scene. Part 2: The core topics. Part 3. Tools. Part 4: Wrapping it all up.
67564The swaps handbook : swapa and related risk management instrumenets : supplement 1993-94
Presenting ten parts such as the financial environment, the instruments and their uses, institutional considerations, 1991-92 market update, pricing and hedging of interest rate swaps, swap innovations,..
67565The swimming pool: Stylish and inspirational ideas for building and decorating your pool
Leading you on a guided tour of exclusive international locales featuring pools with many different looks and styles, she offers a wealth of advice on: Identifying the right design style to complement your property. Siting your pool and selecting the best pool shape. Creating poolside cooking and dining areas. Choosing furniture that epitomizes the art of relaxation. Landscaping to integrate your pool with your home and property. Pinpointing the best accessories to pull it all together. Reminding us that pool design should be infused with a blend of fantasy and reality, Martha Baker features a seductively elegant romantic pool that conjures the image of a Spanish courtyard; an infinity pool that takes its cue from island traditions, perched on a hillside overlooking a tropical harbor; and a highly sophisticated modern pool topped with playful, oversized sculptures. Authoritative and packed with more than 250 gorgeous photographs, The Swimming Pool opens up a world of unprecedented pool design.
67566The system design interview : 2nd ed.
Chapter 1: The system design interview; Chapter 2: The pedals framework; Chapter 3: Process requirements; Chapter 4: Estimate; Chapter 5: Design the service : basic strategies; Chapter 6: Design the service : Advanced strategies; Chapter 7: Articulate the data model ...
67567The TAB battery book
This practical guide discusses battery chemistry and engineering, how batteries are used, and the history of batteries. You'll find out how different types of batteries work and how to select the right battery for any application. The book also examines the technological advances being used to develop batteries as robust energy sources for a wide variety of devices. Tap into the power of all kinds of batteries with help from this detailed resource.
67568The tale of Genji : vol. 1
Written in the eleventh century, this exquisite portrait of courtly life in medieval Japan is widely celebrated as the world’s first novel. Genji, the Shining Prince, is the son of an emperor. He is a passionate character whose tempestuous nature, family circumstances, love affairs, alliances, and shifting political fortunes form the core of this magnificent epic. Royall Tyler’s superior translation is detailed, poetic, and superbly true to the Japanese original while allowing the modern reader to appreciate it as a contemporary treasure. Supplemented with detailed notes, glossaries, character lists, and chronologies to help the reader navigate the multigenerational narrative, this comprehensive edition presents this ancient tale in the grand style that it deserves.
67569The tale of Genji : vol. 2
The Tale of Genji is presented here in a flowing new translation for contemporary listeners, who will discover in its depiction of the culture of the imperial court the rich complexity of human experience that simultaneously resonates with and challenges their own. Dennis Washburn embeds annotations for accessibility and clarity and renders the poetry into triplets to create prosodic analogues of the original.
67570The tales of Ise
Along with the Tale of Genji and One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, the Tales of Ise may be considered one of the three most important works of Japanese literature. A poem-tale collection from the early Heian period, the narrative is loosely composed around a series of stories spanning the period from a man's youth to his death, and offers deep insight into the world of courtly love in ancient Japan.