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Поля, фабрики и мастерские Поля, фабрики и мастерские Peter Kropotkin **Fields, Factories, and Workshops** is an 1899 book by anarchist Peter Kropotkin that discusses the decentralization of industries, possibilities of agriculture, and uses of small industries. Before… OL1105381W
Strategic management for the plastics industry Strategic management for the plastics industry Roger F Jones "Strategic Management for the Plastics Industry combines coverage of management best practices with coverage of issues specific to the plastics industry. Drawing on 40-plus years of experience, Roger… OL12331962W
Who says elephants can't dance? Who says elephants can't dance? Louis V. Gerstner "Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? tells the story of IBM's competitive and cultural transformation. In his own words, Gerstner offers a blow-by-blow account of his arrival at the company and his campa… OL12332067W
Site fights Site fights Daniel P. Aldrich One of the most vexing problems for governments is building controversial facilities that serve the needs of all citizens but have adverse consequences for host communities. Policymakers must decide … OL12459009W
Industrial combustion pollution and control Industrial combustion pollution and control Charles E. Baukal Explores minerals production (glass, cement, and bricks), chemical production, and waste incineration. Key chapters discuss such pollutants as NOx, unburned hydrocarbons, SOx, particulates, noise and… OL13626922W
Essential Managers Essential Managers Andy Bruce Learn about quality control, communication, deadlines, budgeting, and planning risks.From setting out objectives to compiling the close-down report, from choosing priorities to selecting the right te… OL15060063W
Confessions of an Event Planner Confessions of an Event Planner Judy Allen For anyone planning events--student, novice, or experienced professional--Confessions of an Event Planner is an "apprenticeship in a book." This insider's guide takes you on a narrative journey, foll… OL15189883W
Bittersweet Bittersweet Peter Macinnis "Forty years after first chewing on sugar cane in New Guinea, the home of sugar, the author underwent some complex dental work as a direct result of his sweet tooth. This led him to explore sugar can… OL15834885W
I Am a Taxi (Cocalero Novels #1) I Am a Taxi (Cocalero Novels #1) Deborah Ellis For twelve-year-old Diego and his family, home is the San Sebastian Women’s Prison in Cochabamba, Bolivia. His parents farmed coca, a traditional Bolivian medicinal plant, until they got caught in th… OL15837135W
The golden age of video games The golden age of video games Roberto Dillon "This book focuses on the history of video games, consoles, and home computers from the very beginning until the mid-nineties, which started a new era in digital entertainment. The text features the … OL15901652W
ISO 13485 ISO 13485 Itay Abuhav "The United States and European Union now require the ISO 13485 Standard certification for medical device manufacturers. Written by an experienced industry professional, this practical book provides … OL16002258W
Sacred leaf Sacred leaf Deborah Ellis Twelve year old Diego escapes from slavery at an illegal cocaine operation and is taken in by the Ricardos, coca farmers. OL16024314W
Renewable energy from forest resources in the United States Renewable energy from forest resources in the United States Barry Solomon "This book is particularly relevant to areas of study such as energy and forestry economics. It will also appeal to renewable energy specialists, foresters, and ecological economists."--Jacket. OL16961029W
Tar sands Tar sands Andrew Nikiforuk ""A scathing critique." Green Inc. The New York Times" ""An astonishingly entertaining read that raises your hackles while raising your awareness." Sustainablog" ""Required reading for every citizen.… OL17915592W
The endangered American dream The endangered American dream Edward Luttwak "Edward N. Luttwak reveals that the American Dream has become a fantasy and supplies powerful remedies to reverse our nation's slide into the Third-World status."--Page 4 of cover. OL18159413W
The Deer Park The Deer Park Norman Mailer Amid the cactus wilds some two hudred miles from Hollywood lies a privileged oasis called Desert D'Or. It is a place for starlets and would-be starlets, directors, studio execs, and the well-groomed … OL1822237W
The Culture of the New Capitalism The Culture of the New Capitalism Richard Sennett The distinguished sociologist Richard Sennett surveys major differences between earlier forms of industrial capitalism and the more global, more febrile, ever more mutable version of capitalism that … OL1870888W
The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 7 The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 7 Kieron Gillen Every ninety years, twelve gods are reincarnated as young people. They are loved. They are hated. In two years, they are all dead. It's happening now. It's happening again. In the past: awful stuf… OL19760943W
Innovation in Music Innovation in Music Jay Hodgson,Russ Hepworth-Sawyer,Rob Toulson,Justin Paterson Innovation in Music: Performance, Production, Technology and Business is an exciting collection comprising of cutting-edge articles on a range of topics, presented under the main themes of artistry, … OL20927572W
Last summer in Louisbourg Last summer in Louisbourg Claire Mowat While working a summer job in the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, fifteen-year-old Andrea learns a family secret as well as Canadian history. OL2188439W
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