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Written in clear and concise language, with easy-to-read charts and tables, STATE OF THE WORLD presents a view of our changing world that we, and our leaders, cannot afford to ignore. Topics include an assessment of the world's forests, an analysis of the decline of fisheries around the world, a survey of all major groups of vertebrate fauna facing severe stress, and the financial aspects of sustainable development.

The authors explain how to use the creative arts in therapy programs. Along with the descriptions are more than 240 activity ideas for facilitators, teachers, artists, and therapists.

Examines the methods of the world's most legendary trader, W.D. Gann. Puts Gann's work in clear, understandable terms. Presents a logical, easy-to-use method of trading. After reading this book, you'll know that turning points can be found and accurate price projections made. In all markets and all time frames. The rules are fully automatic. Filled with over 70 charts showing the method in use.

In a penetrating look at our national myth of rags-to-riches success Ruiz tells the gripping story of the rise, unification and decline of two very American families named Rocco and Martinez. The result is a subtle recasting of America's Horatio Alger myth by "a talented, painstaking and intelligent writer" (The Houston Post).

The first collection of poetry published in North America by "one of Asia's finest living poets" ("Asia Magazine").

In this remarkable journal, an observant and opinionated cavalry private offers an inside look at a soldier's life during the Indian Wars of the 1870s.

Machan argues that generosity is an important virtue for citizens of a free society and that it can be cultivated only through freedom.

It is September 1863. Gen. James Longstreet and his Corps ride the rails westward to join Gen. Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee in its efforts to halt the advance of the Union Army. Longstreet, a favorite of Gen. Robert E. Lee, fully expects to replace Bragg as commander of the Western Army. Despite assurances to Longstreet from prominent Confederates, President Davis does not remove Bragg to make way for Longstreet. Longstreet's keen disappo...

Divided into two parts, this new book contains a collaboration with the artist Leonard Baskin called "Presumptions of Death, " reproducing 22 masterly wood engravings and all of Hecht's other poems written since his last book, The Transparent Man.

With clarity and verve, Mark Allan Powell describes the contents and structure of the Gospels, their distinctive characteristics, and their major themes. An introductory chapter surveys the political, religious, and social world of the Gospels, methods of approaching early Christian texts, the genre of the Gospels, and the religious character of these writing. Included also are comments on the Gospels that are not found in the New Testament. S...

Presents powerful, low-risk strategies for making huge profits trading futures. First learn the author's favorite classic spreads in traditional markets, then discover exciting new spread strategies for today's newest and hottest markets. Included are specific strategies for reaping large profits in stock indexes, energy (gas and crude oil), precious metals, interest rate instruments and foreign currencies.

This paper argues that the World Bank should follow a systemic approach to developing guidance on public expenditure reform. Suggested approaches are to: determine an appropriate role for government and its various agents and specify their partnership with the civil society and the private sector, clarify the goals of reform and specify performance monitoring and evaluation indicators, target unproductive and inequitable expenditures from elim...

Paperback edition of Fall &lsquo, 96 title.

A prolific engraver, sculptor, letter-cutter and typographer, Eric Gill (1882 - 1940) chose to be remembered on his grave simply as a stone carver. He carved his first figural sculpture in 1909, and his distinctive, serene figures, such as his famous "Stations of the Cross" carving in Westminster Cathedral, have since become familiar landmarks and also appear in public and private collections throughout the world. This beautifully illustrated ...

Continuing the European Classics series, here is the first paperback edition of ". . . one of the finest fantastic collections since Borge's FICCIONES" (THE NATION). In these stories Danilo Kis depicts human relationships, encounters, landscapes--the multitude of details that make up a human life. "Remarkable . . . . A shadow of death darkens this book, but it is a beautiful shadow and a luminescent darkness".--THE NEW REPUBLIC.

Dr. Horan, an experienced Reiki master describes exactly how Reiki energy works, the way it can be used and the effects that can be achieved with its help.

A book about rubber bridge, where the four characters play and hold conversations about the curious laws of the game.

This retrospective of Yampolsky's photographic work since 1960 captures rural Mexico and its people with respect and infinite care, documenting the moments when lifeways that have endured for centuries face the onslaught of modernization. 55 duotone photos.

A Note on the Series Few segments of America's past excite more interest than Civil War battles and leaders. This ongoing series of brief, lively, and authoritative books-"Civil War Campaign and Commanders"-salutes the passion with inexpensive and accurate accounts that are readable in a sitting. Each volume, separate and complete in itself, nevertheless conveys the agony, glory, death, and wreckage that defined America's greatest tragedy. In ...

An insider's perspective on the bureaucratic structure of governmental institutions that shape economic policy, and the incentives and limitations of the individuals who head them.