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Encyclopedia of Film Noir

By: Geoff Mayer,Brian McDonnell

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When viewers think of film noir, they often picture actors like Humphrey Bogart playing characters like Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon, the film based on the book by Dashiell Hammett. Yet film noir is a genre much richer. The authors first examine the debate surrounding the parameters of the genre and the many different ways it is defined. They discuss the Noir City, its setting and backdrop, and also the cultural (WWII) and institutional (the House UnAmerican Activities Committee, and the Production Code Administration) influences on the subgenres. An analysis of the low budget and series film noirs provides information on those cult classics. With over 200 entries on films, directors, and actors, the Encyclopedia of Film Noir is the most complete resource for film fans, students, and scholars.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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031303866X

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Ecology of Angola

Terrestrial Biomes and Ecoregions

By: Brian John Huntley

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Ecology of Angola

Terrestrial Biomes and Ecoregions

By: Brian John Huntley

This open access book richly illustrates the first, and comprehensive, account of the country’s biomes and ecoregions, the driving forces that account for their diversity and vulnerability, and the ecological principles that provide an understanding of the patterns and processes that have shaped landscapes, ecoregions, and ecosystems. Angola encompasses the greatest diversity of terrestrial biomes and is the second richest in terms of ecoregions, of any African country. Yet its biodiversity and the structure and functioning of its ecosystems are largely undocumented. The author draws on personal field observations from over 50 years of involvement in ecological and conservation studies in Angola and across Southern Africa. The vast recent literature published by researchers in neighboring, better resourced countries provides depth to the accounts of ecological principles and processes relevant to Angola and thus contributing to the understanding and sustainable management of its natural resources.

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Springer Nature

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303118923X

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The Infinite Feast

How to Host the Ones You Love

By: Brian Theis

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The Infinite Feast

How to Host the Ones You Love

By: Brian Theis

The road that runs through all our lives, paved with treasured memories of family, food, and fun, is our infinite feast, of holidays and special occasions and all the other days in between. All generations will be glad to see these old and new recipes, such as Tomato Okra Casserole, Nanaimo Bars, Paradise Almond Chicken, and Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes. The book is divided seasonally, from the new year to the harvest moon, with chapters such as "The Winter Feast," "Holiday in Venice," "Patio Party," and "Silver Bells.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1455625132

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English Phonetics and Phonology for Spanish Speakers

By: Brian Leonard Mott

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English Phonetics and Phonology for Spanish Speakers

By: Brian Leonard Mott

Las características más importantes de esta obra son:..- Ejemplificación de muchas variedades lingüísticas, aparte del español y el catalán..- Ejercicios variados al final de cada capítulo..- Múltiples ejercicios de transcripción fonética..- Comparación de los sistemas fonológicos inglés, español y catalán..- Glosario de términos técnicos inglés-castellano..- Apéndice en que se compara el inglés británico con el inglés americano..- CD con grabaciones de listas léxicas y frases completas que ilustran la pronunciación, acentuación y entonación.

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Edicions Universitat Barcelona

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8447528960

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Screams & Nightmares

The Films of Wes Craven

By: Brian J. Robb

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Screams & Nightmares

The Films of Wes Craven

By: Brian J. Robb

Writer, producer, and director Wes Craven has successfully tapped into the horror vein for over forty years, serving up scary, funny, cutting-edge thrillers that have become classics in the genre. His films have been both critical and commercial successes, most notably Nightmare on Elm Street, which spawned a series of sequels and made Craven (and his creation, Freddy Kruger) an international sensation. He then created a second indelible series in the horror movie trope with Scream. In Screams & Nightmares, Brian J. Robb examines Craven's entire career, from his low-budget beginnings to his most recent box office hits, from the banned thriller The Last House on the Left and the cult classic The Hills Have Eyes to the outrageous Shocker and The People Under the Stairs. Through exclusive interviews with Craven, Robb provides in-depth accounts of the making of each of the films – including the final instalments of the Scream series – Craven's foray into writing novels, and his numerous television projects.

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Birlinn Ltd

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1913538737

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9781913538736

Media,Technology and Society

A History: From the Telegraph to the Internet

By: Brian Winston

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Media,Technology and Society

A History: From the Telegraph to the Internet

By: Brian Winston

Challenging the popular myth of a present-day 'information revolution', Media Technology and Society is essential reading for anyone interested in the social impact of technological change. Winston argues that the development of new media forms, from the telegraph and the telephone to computers, satellite and virtual reality, is the product of a constant play-off between social necessity and suppression: the unwritten law by which new technologies are introduced into society only insofar as their disruptive potential is limited.

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1134766327

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Resurrection and Spirit

From the Pentateuch to Luke-Acts

By: Brian W. Lidbeck

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Resurrection and Spirit

From the Pentateuch to Luke-Acts

By: Brian W. Lidbeck

The preachers in Acts are Spirit-filled people who have one message to proclaim: the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. The themes of resurrection and Spirit converge at Pentecost when Peter boldly announces that the risen Christ has poured out the Holy Spirit. A new stage in redemptive history has arrived, but is it entirely new? As it turns out, the concept of resurrection is not new at all—it goes back much farther than many people realize and has its roots in the Pentateuch. At the same time, the Holy Spirit has advanced God’s agenda from the very beginning. When these two eschatological themes meet on the lips of Peter at Pentecost, thousands suddenly realize who Jesus is. They acknowledge Luke’s central teaching: Jesus is Lord and Christ. Resurrection and Spirit traces these two Lukan themes from the Pentateuch to Luke-Acts and invites the reader to discover a new depth of appreciation for Jesus, the Lord and Christ.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1725267012

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Seven Painters Who Changed the Course of Art History

By: Brian Thom McQuade MA

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Seven Painters Who Changed the Course of Art History

By: Brian Thom McQuade MA

This is the biography of 7 painters who, from the 14th to the 19th century changed the history of art forever. The book is not just about their painting but also tells about their lives, their triumphs and their disasters.

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1477227423

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Fundamentals of Psychopharmacology

By: Brian E. Leonard

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Fundamentals of Psychopharmacology

By: Brian E. Leonard

Treatment with drugs is fundamental to modern therapy of psychiatric disorders. The number of disorders responsive to drug treatment is increasing, reflecting the extensive synthesis of novel compounds and the greater understanding of the aetiology of the disorders. This third edition provides new and updated material, including an additional chapter on clinical trials and their importance in assessing the efficacy and safety of psychotropic drugs. As molecular biology and imaging techniques are of increasing importance to basic and clinical neuroscience, these areas have also been extended to illustrate their relevance to our understanding of psychopharmacology. This book is essential reading for undergraduates in pharmacology and the neurosciences, postgraduate neuropharmacologists, psychiatrists in training and in practice and medical researchers. Reviews of the Second Edition "...this text is eminently readable, well researched, and probably the best of its kind. The book is well worth buying and anyone who claims to know anything about psychopharmacology will be expected to have a heavily annotated copy." Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine "...[this is] a very good book, especially suited to those interested in psychopharmacologic research and psychiatric residency in training." Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy

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0470842377

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The Totally Sweet 90s

From Clear Cola to Furby, and Grunge to "Whatever", the Toys, Tastes, and Trends That Defined a Decade

By: Gael Fashingbauer Cooper,Brian Bellmont

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The Totally Sweet 90s

From Clear Cola to Furby, and Grunge to "Whatever", the Toys, Tastes, and Trends That Defined a Decade

By: Gael Fashingbauer Cooper,Brian Bellmont

If you can tell the difference between the Petes in Pete & Pete, know every step to the Macarena by heart, and remember when The Real World was about more than just drunken hookups, The Totally Sweet ’90s will be a welcome trip down memory lane. With this hella cool guide, you’ll reminisce about that glorious decade when Beanie Babies seemed like a smart economic investment and Kris Kross had you wearing your pants backward. Whether you contracted dysentery on the Oregon Trail or longed to attend Janet Reno’s Dance Party, you’ll get a kick out of seeing which toys, treats, and trends stayed around, and which flopped. So throw your ponytail into a scrunchie, take a swig from your can of Surge, and join us on this ride through the unforgettable (and sometimes unforgivable) trends of the ’90s.

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1101623993

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The Music Producer’s Survival Guide

Chaos, Creativity, and Career in Independent and Electronic Music

By: Brian M. Jackson

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The Music Producer’s Survival Guide

Chaos, Creativity, and Career in Independent and Electronic Music

By: Brian M. Jackson

A music-career book like no other, The Music Producer’s Survival Guide offers a wide-ranging, exploratory, yet refreshing down-to-earth take on living the life of the independent electronic music producer. If you are an intellectually curious musician/producer eager to make your mark in today’s technologically advanced music business, you’re in for a treat. This new edition includes industry and technological updates, additional interviews, and tips about personal finances, income, and budgets. In this friendly, philosophical take on the art and science of music production, veteran producer, engineer, and teacher Brian Jackson shares clear, practical advice about shaping your own career in today’s computer-centric "home-studio" music world. You’ll cover music technology, philosophy of music production, career planning, networking, craft and creativity, the DIY ethos, lifestyle considerations, and much more. Brian’s thoughtful approach will teach you to integrate your creative passion, your lifestyle, and your technical know-how. The Music Producer’s Survival Guide is the first music-production book to consider the influence of complexity studies and chaos theory on music-making and career development. It focuses on practicality while traversing a wide spectrum of topics, including essential creative process techniques, the TR-808, the proliferation of presets, the butterfly effect, granular synthesis, harmonic ratios, altered states, fractal patterns, the dynamics of genre evolution, and much more. Carving out your niche in music today is an invigorating challenge that will test all your skills and capacities. Learn to survive—and thrive—as a creative-technical professional in today’s music business, with the help of Brian Jackson and The Music Producer’s Survival Guide!

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Taylor & Francis

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1315519755

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Bodies of Evidence

How Forensic Science Solves Crimes

By: Brian Innes,Lucy Doncaster

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Bodies of Evidence

How Forensic Science Solves Crimes

By: Brian Innes,Lucy Doncaster

Forensic science - the use of scientific methods to interpret trace evidence in criminal cases - has often been controversial, and as technology advances, so do the debates over what can be deduced from the evidence presented. Using case studies from famous trials, Bodies of Evidence is a fully illustrated guide to the subject.

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Amber Books Ltd

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1838865500

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The Insider's Guide to Home Recording

Record Music and Get Paid

By: Brian Tarquin

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The Insider's Guide to Home Recording

Record Music and Get Paid

By: Brian Tarquin

The last decade has seen an explosion in the number of home-recording studios. With the mass availability of sophisticated technology, there has never been a better time to do it yourself and make a profit. Take a studio journey with Brian Tarquin, the multiple-Emmy-award winning recording artist and producer, as he leads you through the complete recording process, and shows you how to perfect your sound using home equipment. He guides you through the steps to increase your creative freedom, and offers numerous tips to improve the effectiveness of your workflow. Topics covered in this book include the following: Studio location, set up, and alteration Equipment—microphones, plug-ins, amps, mixers Recording software Mixing techniques Roles and responsibilities of artists, producers, engineers Getting the best performance from hired musicians And much more! Experienced and novice musicians alike will learn a multitude of tips, tricks, and techniques to control the studio environment and create excellent sounds. Novices, or those just starting to record on home equipment for the first time, will learn everything from setting up a studio properly, to operating the mixers and processors, to improving the acoustics of your work environment. This guide will help every musician, producer, or engineer to build a successful home-recording business. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

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Simon and Schuster

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1621534502

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Science Fact and Science Fiction

An Encyclopedia

By: Brian Stableford

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Science Fact and Science Fiction

An Encyclopedia

By: Brian Stableford

Science fiction is a literary genre based on scientific speculation. Works of science fiction use the ideas and the vocabulary of all sciences to create valid narratives that explore the future effects of science on events and human beings. Science Fact and Science Fiction examines in one volume how science has propelled science-fiction and, to a lesser extent, how science fiction has influenced the sciences. Although coverage will discuss the science behind the fiction from the Classical Age to the present, focus is naturally on the 19th century to the present, when the Industrial Revolution and spectacular progress in science and technology triggered an influx of science-fiction works speculating on the future. As scientific developments alter expectations for the future, the literature absorbs, uses, and adapts such contextual visions. The goal of the Encyclopedia is not to present a catalog of sciences and their application in literary fiction, but rather to study the ongoing flow and counterflow of influences, including how fictional representations of science affect how we view its practice and disciplines. Although the main focus is on literature, other forms of science fiction, including film and video games, are explored and, because science is an international matter, works from non-English speaking countries are discussed as needed.

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1135923736

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Macroeconomics in Context

By: Neva Goodwin,Jonathan M. Harris,Julie A. Nelson,Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar,Brian Roach,Mariano Torras

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Macroeconomics in Context

By: Neva Goodwin,Jonathan M. Harris,Julie A. Nelson,Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar,Brian Roach,Mariano Torras

Macroeconomics in Context lays out the principles of macroeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students. Like its counterpart, Microeconomics in Context, the book is uniquely attuned to economic, social, and environmental realities. The “In Context” books offer engaging coverage of current topics including policy responses to recession and inflation, inequality, deficits and government debt, economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economics of environmental sustainability. This fourth edition includes: Improved and concise discussions of introductory topics, especially on key economic activities, macroeconomic goals, and economic models Further emphasis on inequality, environmental sustainability, financialization, the changing nature of work, and international developments such as the role of transnational corporations and supply chain issues Discussion of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on macroeconomic factors like well-being, inequality, and labor markets Presentation of policy issues in historical, environmental, institutional, social, political, and ethical contexts, including an updated discussion of fiscal policy in relation to the Biden administration’s infrastructure and social investment spending Clear explanations of basic economic concepts alongside more in-depth analysis of macroeconomics models and economic activity This book combines real-world relevance with a thorough grounding in multiple economic paradigms. It is the ideal textbook for modern introductory courses in macroeconomics. The book’s companion website is available at: http://www.bu.edu/eci/macro

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1000800377

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Abbey Road: The Story of the World's Most Famous Recording Studios

The Story of the World's Most Famous Recording Studios

By: Brian Southall,Peter Vince,Allan Rouse

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Abbey Road: The Story of the World's Most Famous Recording Studios

The Story of the World's Most Famous Recording Studios

By: Brian Southall,Peter Vince,Allan Rouse

The Beatles' final album made London's Abbey Road recording studios forever famous. But from their 1931 opening, the studios had exerted a unique appeal for almost everyone who recorded there. This revised and updated edition includes previously unseen pictures.

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0857126768

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Essentials of Economics in Context

By: Neva Goodwin,Jonathan M. Harris,Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar,Brian Roach,Tim B. Thornton

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Essentials of Economics in Context

By: Neva Goodwin,Jonathan M. Harris,Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar,Brian Roach,Tim B. Thornton

Essentials of Economics in Context is specifically designed to meet the requirements of a one-semester introductory economics course that provides coverage of both microeconomic and macroeconomic foundations. It addresses current economic challenges, paying specific attention to issues of inequality, globalization, unpaid work, technology, financialization, and the environment, making the text a genuine 21st-century introduction to economics. Aspects of history, institutions, gender, ethics, and ecology are integrated throughout the text, and economic analysis is presented within broader themes of human well-being, and social and environmental sustainability. Theoretical expositions in the text are kept close to reality by integrating numerous real-world examples and by presenting the material in the recognized accessible and engaging style of this experienced author team. Key features include: a brand-new chapter devoted entirely to economic inequality up-to-date discussions of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on labor markets, inflation, and beyond an inclusive approach to economics, where the economy is analyzed within its social and environmental context (including a greater focus on topics outside of the United States) a focus on goals of human well-being, stability, and sustainability, instead of solely focusing on market activities This text is the ideal resource for one-semester introductory economics courses globally. The book's companion website is available at www.bu.edu/eci/essentials.

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1040114008

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Corruptible

Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us

By: Brian Klaas

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Corruptible

Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us

By: Brian Klaas

An “absorbing, provocative, and far-reaching” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) look at what power is, who gets it, and what happens when they do, based on over 500 interviews with those who (temporarily, at least) have had the upper hand—from the creator of the Power Corrupts podcast and Washington Post columnist Brian Klaas. Does power corrupt, or are corrupt people drawn to power? Are tyrants made or born? Are entrepreneurs who embezzle and cops who kill the result of poorly designed systems or are they just bad people? If you were suddenly thrust into a position of power, would you be able to resist the temptation to line your pockets or seek revenge against your enemies? To answer these questions, Corruptible draws on over 500 interviews with some of the world’s top leaders—from the noblest to the dirtiest—including presidents and philanthropists as well as rebels, cultists, and dictators. Some of the fascinating insights include: how facial appearance determines who we pick as leaders, why narcissists make more money, why some people don’t want power at all and others are drawn to it out of a psychopathic impulse, and why being the “beta” (second in command) may actually be the optimal place for health and well-being. Corruptible also features a wealth of counterintuitive examples from history and social science: you’ll meet the worst bioterrorist in American history, hit the slopes with a ski instructor who once ruled Iraq, and learn why the inability of chimpanzees to play baseball is central to the development of human hierarchies. Based on deep, unprecedented research from around the world, and filled with “unexpected insights…the most important lesson of Corruptible is that when psychopaths inadvertently reveal their true selves, the institutions that they plague must take action that is swift, brutal, and merciless” (Business Insider).

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1982154098

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Há uma Ovelha na minha Banheira

O nascimento de um movimento de plantação de igrejas na Mongólia

By: Brian Hogan

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Há uma Ovelha na minha Banheira

O nascimento de um movimento de plantação de igrejas na Mongólia

By: Brian Hogan

O que acontece quando você deixa uma família com três filhos pequenos no caos pós-comunista da Mongólia Exterior? "Há uma Ovelha na minha Banheira" narra as aventuras da família Hogan enquanto tentam seguir a liderança de Deus em um dos enclaves mais remotos e misteriosos do mundo. Brian e Louise se reúnem durante seus dias de faculdade e embarcam em um chamado para as nações que os impulsionam do deserto pintado da Navajo Nation no Arizona às estepes selvagens da Ásia Central. No caminho, cinco crianças se juntam à montanha-russa transcultural. Desarmante, honesto e charmosamente bem-humorado, a história deles o emocionará e trará lágrimas aos seus olhos. Um livro de memórias intensamente pessoal, este livro ainda consegue reunir uma dose poderosa de discernimento missionário e princípios bíblicos para ver a Igreja explodir em vida entre os povos que nunca ouviram falar de Jesus. Fique confortável. Você não poderá descartá-lo.

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Portable Altamont

By: Brian Joseph Davis

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Portable Altamont

By: Brian Joseph Davis

Deliciously wicked satires about local and international celebrities, the poems in Portable Altamont evince an irrepressible grasp of the zeitgeist, its machinations and manipulations, its possibilities and puerility. Who other than artist and raconteur Brian Joseph Davis could have imagined Margaret Atwood as a human beatbox, Jessica Simpson applying for arts grants or the Swedish Chef reciting T. S. Eliot? Davis uses every literary form available to revel in and rearrange pop culture. Even the index turns into a short story about Luke Perry's descent into a shadowy underworld of Parisian intellectuals and terrorists. A word of warning: this book is a complete and utter fiction. Philip Roth is not David Lee Roth's brother. Reese Witherspoon is not a Communist cell leader, and Don Knotts has never been a New Age guru. The stuff about Nicole Richie, however, is absolutely true. PortableAltamont is that rare book that is both incendiary and compulsively readable. Get to it before the lawyers do! 'Innovative in form, striking in content, Portable Altamont loads a literary blender with pop-culture icons both high and low, tosses in a jigger of surrealism and a pint of sardonic wit, sets the controls for hypermashup and then decants a delirious, delicious smoothie with brain-expanding powers.' - Paul Di Filippo, author of Ribofunk and The Steampunk Trilogy

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1552451615

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John Ford

By: Brian Spittles

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John Ford

By: Brian Spittles

John Ford is a monumental figure in Hollywood and world cinema. Throughout his long and varied career spanning the silent and sound era, he produced nearly 150 films of which Iron Horse (1924), Stagecoach (1939), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), How Green Was My Valley (1941), The Searchers (1956) and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) are classics of cinema. Ford was also an influential figure in developing, and extending Hollywood's traditions. Stylistically Ford was instrumental in developing new camera techniques, atmospheric lighting and diverse narrative devices. Thematically, long before it became conventional wisdom, Ford was exploring issues that concern us today, such as gender, race, the treatment of ethnic minorities and social outcasts, the nature of history and the relationship of myth and reality. For all these reasons, John Ford the man and his films reward thought and study, both for the general reader and the academic student. Ford's pictures express the world in which they were made, and have contributed to making what Hollywood is today. This book illustrates the excitement, importance, influence, creativity, deviousness and complexity of the man and his films.

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1317875117

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Best. Movie. Year. Ever.

How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen

By: Brian Raftery

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Best. Movie. Year. Ever.

How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen

By: Brian Raftery

From a veteran culture writer and modern movie expert, a celebration and analysis of the movies of 1999—“a terrifically fun snapshot of American film culture on the brink of the Millennium….An absolute must for any movie-lover or pop-culture nut” (Gillian Flynn). In 1999, Hollywood as we know it exploded: Fight Club. The Matrix. Office Space. Election. The Blair Witch Project. The Sixth Sense. Being John Malkovich. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. American Beauty. The Virgin Suicides. Boys Don’t Cry. The Best Man. Three Kings. Magnolia. Those are just some of the landmark titles released in a dizzying movie year, one in which a group of daring filmmakers and performers pushed cinema to new limits—and took audiences along for the ride. Freed from the restraints of budget, technology, or even taste, they produced a slew of classics that took on every topic imaginable, from sex to violence to the end of the world. The result was a highly unruly, deeply influential set of films that would not only change filmmaking, but also give us our first glimpse of the coming twenty-first century. It was a watershed moment that also produced The Sopranos; Apple’s AirPort; Wi-Fi; and Netflix’s unlimited DVD rentals. “A spirited celebration of the year’s movies” (Kirkus Reviews), Best. Movie. Year. Ever. is the story of not just how these movies were made, but how they re-made our own vision of the world. It features more than 130 new and exclusive interviews with such directors and actors as Reese Witherspoon, Edward Norton, Steven Soderbergh, Sofia Coppola, David Fincher, Nia Long, Matthew Broderick, Taye Diggs, M. Night Shyamalan, David O. Russell, James Van Der Beek, Kirsten Dunst, the Blair Witch kids, the Office Space dudes, the guy who played Jar-Jar Binks, and dozens more. It’s “the complete portrait of what it was like to spend a year inside a movie theater at the best possible moment in time” (Chuck Klosterman).

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1501175394

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Audio Production Worktext

Concepts, Techniques, and Equipment

By: David Reese,Lynne Gross,Brian Gross

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Audio Production Worktext

Concepts, Techniques, and Equipment

By: David Reese,Lynne Gross,Brian Gross

Providing insight into the impact media convergence has had on the radio industry, this new edition delivers an excellent introduction to the modern radio production studio, the equipment found in that studio, and the basic techniques needed to accomplish radio production work. New chapters addressing the basics of field recording, production planning, and sound for video are included, as well as a renewed emphasis on not just radio production, but audio production. Featuring a worktext format tailored for both students and teachers, self-study questions, hands-on projects, and a CD with project material, quizzes, and demonstrations of key concepts, this book offers a solid foundation for anyone who wishes to know more about radio/audio equipment and production techniques.

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Taylor & Francis

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1136035532

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Molecular, Cellular, and Metabolic Fundamentals of Human Aging

By: Evandro Fei Fang,Linda Hildegard Bergersen,Brian C. Gilmour

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Molecular, Cellular, and Metabolic Fundamentals of Human Aging

By: Evandro Fei Fang,Linda Hildegard Bergersen,Brian C. Gilmour

Molecular, Cellular, and Metabolic Fundamentals of Human Aging provides researchers with an overview of the main aging mechanisms and physiology and how they can lead to age-related diseases and conditions. Topics covered include DNA damage and how ineffective repair can lead to cell and tissue aging and decreased functionality, loss of proteostasis, changes to feeding and fasting pathways, mitochondrial dysfunction, the impact of decreased ability of autophagosomes and autophagosomes, cellular senescence, changes to communication molecules, and the impact of stem cell exhaustion. The book also considers the impact of aging within the immune system, the relationship between aging and diseases such as cancers and neurodegenerative conditions, and provides an overview on the dialogue surrounding the topic of aging beyond basic biology. - Covers the basic hallmarks of aging and their relevance in various diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease - Discusses the impact of genetic damage and how changes in genetic expression patterns affect the process of aging - Highlights recurring themes and key principles shared across the hallmarks of aging - Considers NAD+ depletion and defective autophagy as emerging aspects that impact human aging

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Academic Press

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032391618X

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Powers Volume 3

By: Brian Michael Bendis

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Powers Volume 3

By: Brian Michael Bendis

From all-star creators Brian Michael Bendis (Superman, Ultimate Spider-Man, Jessica Jones) and Michael Avon Oeming (Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye, United States Vs. Murder, Inc., Mice Templar) comes the entire third year of the Eisner Award–winning series Powers. In a world where superheroes soar through the sky, homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim travel the dirty streets below, doing their grueling work. Assigned to the special "powers" cases, they face the worst their city has to offer. A member of the classic supergroup falls victim to a seedy sex scandal, and the murder investigation takes Walker and Pilgrim on a journey that will forever change how they look at the world of superheroes. Then, a story spanning the history of mankind follows a lone warrior's trek through time, revealing the truth behind some of this universe's greatest mysteries. From the award-winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming comes this classic series in volume three collecting Powers (Series 1) #25–#37 with a brand-new cover by Michael Avon Oeming!

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Dark Horse Comics

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1506730353

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A Random Walk Through Fractal Dimensions

By: Brian H. Kaye

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A Random Walk Through Fractal Dimensions

By: Brian H. Kaye

Fractal geometry is revolutionizing the descriptive mathematics of applied materials systems. Rather than presenting a mathematical treatise, Brian Kaye demonstrates the power of fractal geometry in describing materials ranging from Swiss cheese to pyrolytic graphite. Written from a practical point of view, the author assiduously avoids the use of equations while introducing the reader to numerous interesting and challenging problems in subject areas ranging from geography to fine particle science. The second edition of this successful book provides up-to-date literature coverage of the use of fractal geometry in all areas of science. From reviews of the first edition: "...no stone is left unturned in the quest for applications of fractal geometry to fine particle problems....This book should provide hours of enjoyable reading to those wishing to become acquainted with the ideas of fractal geometry as applied to practical materials problems." MRS Bulletin

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John Wiley & Sons

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3527615989

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9783527615988

Time Detectives

How Archaeologist Use Technology to Recapture the Past

By: Brian Fagan

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Time Detectives

How Archaeologist Use Technology to Recapture the Past

By: Brian Fagan

Reports on some notable archaeological finds of recent years. The author describes how today's archaeologists use science and technology to recapture the past, for instance, by studying ancient diets from bone collagen and reconstructing lost landscapes from fossilized seeds and grains.

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Simon and Schuster

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0684818280

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9780684818283

Inglorious Passages

Noncombat Deaths in the American Civil War

By: Brian Steel Wills

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Inglorious Passages

Noncombat Deaths in the American Civil War

By: Brian Steel Wills

Of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers who died in the Civil War, two-thirds, by some estimates, were felled by disease; untold others were lost to accidents, murder, suicide, sunstroke, and drowning. Meanwhile thousands of civilians in both the north and south perished—in factories, while caught up in battles near their homes, and in other circumstances associated with wartime production and supply. These “inglorious passages,” no less than the deaths of soldiers in combat, devastated the armies in the field and families and communities at home. Inglorious Passages for the first time gives these noncombat deaths due consideration. In letters, diaries, obituaries, and other accounts, eminent Civil War historian Brian Steel Wills finds the powerful and poignant stories of fatal accidents and encounters and collateral civilian deaths that occurred in the factories and fields of the Union and the Confederacy from 1861 to 1865. Wills retrieves these stories from obscurity and the cold calculations of statistics to reveal the grave toll these losses exacted on soldiers and civilians, families and society. In its intimate details and its broad scope, his book demonstrates that for those who served and those who supported them, noncombat fatalities were as significant as battle deaths in impressing the full force of the American Civil War on the people called upon to live through it. With the publication of Inglorious Passages, those who paid the supreme sacrifice, regardless of situation or circumstance, will at last be included in the final tabulation of the nation’s bloodiest conflict.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700625089

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9780700625086

On the Scale, a Weighty Tale

By: Brian P. Cleary

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On the Scale, a Weighty Tale

By: Brian P. Cleary

In this wacky look at weight, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable introduce essential measurement units—from grams to pounds to tons. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series show how to measure trucks, trains, ducks, cranes, and more. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples make light work of this heavy topic.

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Millbrook Press ™

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1467742562

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Jessica Jones

Alias Vol. 2

By: Brian Michael Bendis

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Jessica Jones

Alias Vol. 2

By: Brian Michael Bendis

All she ever wanted was to be a super hero. But life had other plans for Jessica Jones. Now, the adventures of the would-be Avenger turned bitter super-powered private eye continue with two new cases. First, Jessica travels to upstate New York to investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl rumored to be a mutant in a prejudiced small town- but a murder mystery and a drunken, ill-advised fling complicate matters. Then, the hard-luck PI goes on a date with the Astonishing Ant-Man? Collecting Alias (2001) #11-15.

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302482513

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9781302482510

Apple Pro Training Series

Compressor 3 Quick-Reference Guide

By: Brian Gary

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Apple Pro Training Series

Compressor 3 Quick-Reference Guide

By: Brian Gary

Whether you’re distributing dailies, authoring a commercial DVD, or prepping video clips for the Web, Compressor is essential for creating quality digital content. In this quick-reference guide, professional filmmaker Brian Gary reveals essential techniques for audio and video compression. Learn timesaving batch-encoding and test-clip workflows. Import files in Final Cut Pro and QuickTime formats and encode them for authoring in DVD Studio Pro. Use advanced codecs like H.264 to create standard- and high-definition content. Compress content for the latest hardware platforms, including AppleTV, iPod, and HD DVD. Export interactive podcasts. Add timecode window burns and animated logos during encoding. Take advantage of job-management strategies, such as job chaining. And save time with Compressor’s ability to handle hours of encoding unattended and then notify you by email when it’s done. With this guide you’ll master the art of minimizing file size and maximizing image quality.

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Pearson Education

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0132797968

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Vocabulary Studies in First and Second Language Acquisition

The Interface Between Theory and Application

By: Brian Richards,David D. Malvern,Paul Meara,James Milton,Jeanine Treffers-Daller

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Vocabulary Studies in First and Second Language Acquisition

The Interface Between Theory and Application

By: Brian Richards,David D. Malvern,Paul Meara,James Milton,Jeanine Treffers-Daller

International scholars and researchers present cutting edge contributions on the significance of vocabulary in current thinking on first and second language acquisition in the school and at home. By pursuing common themes across first and second language and bilingual contexts, the editors offer a collection that tackles the most important issues.

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Springer

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0230242251

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The Last Zombie:Before the After #3

By: Brian Keene

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The Last Zombie:Before the After #3

By: Brian Keene

As the snow outside deepens and the team members continue to reveal their secrets to one another, Ananti tells Ian what happened to her loved ones and how she survived the zombie apocalypse. Meanwhile, the changes within Ian are accelerating at an alarming rate, as the vaccine weakens and the zombie virus in his bloodstream grows stronger.

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1681007622

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