PART STEP-BY-STEP HOW-TO-DRAW GUIDE, PART THRILLING STEAMPUNK ADVENTURE STORY At the end of the 19th century, a brilliant inventor, Professor Jonathan T. Buck, crafted a beautiful steam-powered airship for an expedition to South America’s Amazon River Basin in search of a magnificent lost city — hidden from terrestrial explorers for centuries by its surrounding dense forests. But something mysterious happened in the heart of the jungle — Buck, his crew and the Air Paddle Steamer Claire vanished. More than a century later, an expedition sent to look for any trace of the Claire vanished and its crew discovered a single, discarded trunk lodged high in the forest canopy. Inside was this notebook: a riveting — firsthand account that reveals not only just how Buck drew up the plans for his airship, but what fate befell the expedition. Professor Jonathan T. Buck's Mysterious Airship Notebook is unlike any adventure story before. Part drawing guide, part historical saga, this book will transport readers to a world before modern technology, when steam power, gadgets, gases and gizmos took us into the skies.
CAN YOU SURVIVE A NINJA ATTACK? It will come without warning. It will be silent, ruthless and over in seconds. But will it be your end? When the barrage of razor-sharp ninja stars flies and the sword-wielding assassin charges, the secret ninja-killing techniques in this book will allow you to turn certain death into glorious victory. When Ninjas Attack is a comprehensive guide to defeating these black-clad warriors: •How to spot a ninja before it’s too late •Elite counter-assassination techniques •Booby traps to ninja-proof your home •Deadly weapons for dispatching an assailant •Secrets of ninja training and mind control •Infiltrating the world-wide network of ryus
“This grown-up parody of Goodnight Moon focuses heavily on college specifics, like what classes to pick . . . and what to pack vs. what to leave behind.” —WDSU News You’re off to college—it’s gonna be life-changing! Follow this book’s advice to make it amazing! This bittersweet and humorous guide to college life features practical tips combined with funny, full color illustrations. You’ll learn: How to survive orientation Why to choose courses that you’ll love How TAs can save your brain Why flip flops are a must How often to change your sheets Where to make new friends How to balance class and fun And more!!!
Discover Hawai‘i’s incredible sea life in this fact- and picture-filled book for kids interested in learning about the ocean and life on the coral reef. Before you dive beneath the Pacific waters off the islands of Hawai‘i, take kids on a fun, educational tour of the amazing sea creatures that live on the reefs surrounding O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, and the Big Island. Kids will learn to easily identify sea creatures while swimming or snorkeling, from colorful butterflyfish and humuhumunukunukuapua‘a to remarkable moray eels and graceful spotted eagle rays. The beautiful full-color photographs and fascinating facts are perfect for learning about ocean life!
A BITTERSWEET AND HUMOROUS GUIDE TO COLLEGE LIFE FEATURING PRACTICAL TIPS COMBINED WITH FUNNY, FULL COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS You're off to college--it's gonna be life-changing Follow this book's advice to make it amazing - What to pack, what to leave behind - Which classes to pick - How TAs can save your brain - Why flip flops are a must - How often to change your sheets - Where to make new friends - How to balance class and fun - And more
The story of Eastmancolor's arrival on the British filmmaking scene is one of intermittent trial and error, intense debate and speculation before gradual acceptance. This book traces the journey of its adoption in British Film and considers its lasting significance as one of the most important technical innovations in film history. Through original archival research and interviews with key figures within the industry, the authors examine the role of Eastmancolor in relation to key areas of British cinema since the 1950s; including its economic and structural histories, different studio and industrial strategies, and the wider aesthetic changes that took place with the mass adoption of colour. Their analysis of British cinema through the lens of colour produces new interpretations of key British film genres including social realism, historical and costume drama, science fiction, horror, crime, documentary and even sex films. They explore how colour communicated meaning in films ranging from the Carry On series to Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979), from Lawrence of Arabia (1962) to A Passage to India (1984), and from Goldfinger (1964) to 1984 (1984), and in the work of key directors and cinematographers of both popular and art cinema including Nicolas Roeg, Ken Russell, Ridley Scott, Peter Greenaway and Chris Menges.
A comprehensive resource for analyzing a variety of categorical data, this book emphasizes the application of many recent advances of longitudinal categorical statistical methods. Each chapter provides basic methodology, helpful applications, examples using data from all fields of the social sciences, computer tutorials, and exercises. Written for social scientists and students, no advanced mathematical training is required. Step-by-step command files are given for both the CDAS and the SPSS software programs.
This book examines test validity in the behavioral, social, and educational sciences by exploring three fundamental problems: measurement, causation and meaning. Psychometric and philosophical perspectives receive attention along with unresolved issues. The authors explore how measurement is conceived from both the classical and modern perspectives. The importance of understanding the underlying concepts as well as the practical challenges of test construction and use receive emphasis throughout. The book summarizes the current state of the test validity theory field. Necessary background on test theory and statistics is presented as a conceptual overview where needed. Each chapter begins with an overview of key material reviewed in previous chapters, concludes with a list of suggested readings, and features boxes with examples that connect theory to practice. These examples reflect actual situations that occurred in psychology, education, and other disciplines in the US and around the globe, bringing theory to life. Critical thinking questions related to the boxed material engage and challenge readers. A few examples include: What is the difference between intelligence and IQ? Can people disagree on issues of value but agree on issues of test validity? Is it possible to ask the same question in two different languages? The first part of the book contrasts theories of measurement as applied to the validity of behavioral science measures.The next part considers causal theories of measurement in relation to alternatives such as behavior domain sampling, and then unpacks the causal approach in terms of alternative theories of causation.The final section explores the meaning and interpretation of test scores as it applies to test validity. Each set of chapters opens with a review of the key theories and literature and concludes with a review of related open questions in test validity theory. Researchers, practitioners and policy makers interested in test validity or developing tests appreciate the book's cutting edge review of test validity. The book also serves as a supplement in graduate or advanced undergraduate courses on test validity, psychometrics, testing or measurement taught in psychology, education, sociology, social work, political science, business, criminal justice and other fields. The book does not assume a background in measurement.
Based on a 12-year long project, this book demonstrates the contested character of the communicative construction of Europe. It does so by combining an investigation of journalistic practices with content analysis of print media, an examination of citizens' online interactions and audience studies with European citizens.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a TV phenomenon - critically acclaimed and hugely popular throughout the world. Adhering to Virgin's successful programme-guide format and the style of the first two editions. Slayer contains a complete episode-by-episode guide to all five seasons, with each episode broken down into recurring categories to draw attention to details that might otherwise be missed by viewers. Bestselling author Keith Topping also unearths pop culture references and soundtrack information, serves up the best lines of dialogue and exposes continuity errors, while also managing to analyse the show's subtexts and serious issues. In addition, he provides a section on the Buffy novels, background essays and a useful Internet section - all in a style that captures the unique humour of the show. Vampires, violence, passion, non-conformism and teenage angst - this is the essential guide for both casual fans and the most devoted.
Discover Hawai‘i’s incredible sea life in this fact- and picture-filled book for kids interested in learning about the ocean and life on the coral reef. Before you dive beneath the Pacific waters off the islands of Hawai‘i, take kids on a fun, educational tour of the amazing sea creatures that live on the reefs surrounding O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, and the Big Island. Kids will learn to easily identify sea creatures while swimming or snorkeling, from colorful butterflyfish and humuhumunukunukuapua‘a to remarkable moray eels and graceful spotted eagle rays. The beautiful full-color photographs and fascinating facts are perfect for learning about ocean life!
Settle in for a stay at Schrute Farms Bed & Breakfast with this hilarious unofficial cookbook featuring rustic, beet-heavy recipes that everyone’s number one Assistant to the Regional Manager would approve of. You’re already a superfan of The Office. You’ve rewatched the show multiple times, you know every prank Jim ever pulled on Dwight, and you have a favorite Michael Scott quote. But with this cookbook, you can take your love of all things Dunder Mifflin to the next level. Make your next meal in true Schrute-Farms style with this cookbook that is equal parts rustic and ridiculous (just like our favorite Assistant to the Regional Manager). Beet This is packed with old and hearty, Pennsylvania-inspired recipes that would earn Dwight K. Schrute’s perfectenschlag stamp of approval, including: Russian Beet Soup Veal Loaf Beet Biscuit with Rabbit Gravy Spicy Fried Rattlesnake with Pickled Beets German Pot Pie And more (especially with beets)! Throw on your lederhosen, don your Küss den Koch apron, and prepare to be transported to a magical, beet-filled corner of Northeast Pennsylvania.
CAN YOU SURVIVE A NINJA ATTACK? It will come without warning. It will be silent, ruthless and over in seconds. But will it be your end? When the barrage of razor-sharp ninja stars flies and the sword-wielding assassin charges, the secret ninja-killing techniques in this book will allow you to turn certain death into glorious victory. When Ninjas Attack is a comprehensive guide to defeating these black-clad warriors: •How to spot a ninja before it’s too late •Elite counter-assassination techniques •Booby traps to ninja-proof your home •Deadly weapons for dispatching an assailant •Secrets of ninja training and mind control •Infiltrating the world-wide network of ryus
PART STEP-BY-STEP HOW-TO-DRAW GUIDE, PART THRILLING STEAMPUNK ADVENTURE STORY At the end of the 19th century, a brilliant inventor, Professor Jonathan T. Buck, crafted a beautiful steam-powered airship for an expedition to South America’s Amazon River Basin in search of a magnificent lost city — hidden from terrestrial explorers for centuries by its surrounding dense forests. But something mysterious happened in the heart of the jungle — Buck, his crew and the Air Paddle Steamer Claire vanished. More than a century later, an expedition sent to look for any trace of the Claire vanished and its crew discovered a single, discarded trunk lodged high in the forest canopy. Inside was this notebook: a riveting — firsthand account that reveals not only just how Buck drew up the plans for his airship, but what fate befell the expedition. Professor Jonathan T. Buck's Mysterious Airship Notebook is unlike any adventure story before. Part drawing guide, part historical saga, this book will transport readers to a world before modern technology, when steam power, gadgets, gases and gizmos took us into the skies.
Examines Haring's artistic relationship with youth culture, from Disney and Smurfs to his own Radiant Baby, graffiti, hip-hop and the East Village club scene.
Capturing the extraordinary within the ordinary moment, seventy-five black-and-white photographs, many never before published, span the artist's career and are accompanied by his own account of his life and artistic development in Beaumont, Texas. UP.
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