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Michael Stoffa

Artist and Storyteller

By: Michael Stoffa,Rockport Art Association (Mass.)

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Michael Stoffa

Artist and Storyteller

By: Michael Stoffa,Rockport Art Association (Mass.)

Michael Stoffa, a painter born in Czechoslovakia who went on to become a member of the Rockport Art Colony on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, recalls his life through words and reproductions of his paintings.

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1885435053

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The Napoleonic Mediterranean

Enlightenment, Revolution and Empire

By: Michael Broers

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The Napoleonic Mediterranean

Enlightenment, Revolution and Empire

By: Michael Broers

The Mediterranean was one of Napoleon's greatest spheres of influence. With territory in Spain, Italy and, of course, France, Napoleon's regime dominated the Great Sea for much of the early nineteenth century. The 'Napoleonic Mediterranean' was composed of almost the entirety of the western, European lands bordering its northern shores, however tenuously many of those shores were held. The disastrous attempt to conquer Egypt in 1798-99, and the rapid loss of Malta to the British, sealed its eastward and southern limits. None of Napoleon's Mediterranean possessions were easily held; they were volatile societies which showed determined resistance to the new state forged by the French Revolution. In this book, acclaimed historian and biographer of Napoleon, Michael Broers looks at the similarities and differences between Napoleon's Mediterranean imperial possessions. He considers the process of political, military and legal administration as well as the challenges faced by Napoleon's Prefects in overcoming hostility in the local population. With chapters covering a range of imperial territories, this book is a unique and valuable addition to the historical literature on Napoleonic Europe and the process and practice of imperialism.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1786730871

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9781786730879

Static Corrections for Seismic Reflection Surveys

By: Michael J. G. Cox

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Static Corrections for Seismic Reflection Surveys

By: Michael J. G. Cox

This reference manual is designed to enable more geophysicists to appreciate static corrections, especially their limitations, their relationship with near-surface geology, and their impact on the quality of final interpreted sections. The book is addressed to those involved in data acquisition (datum static corrections), data processing (datum static and residual static corrections), and interpretation (the impact that unresolved static corrections, especially the long-wavelength or low-spatial-frequency component, have on the interpretation of the final section). Simple explanations of the underlying principles are included in an attempt to remove some of the mystique of static corrections. The principles involved are illustrated with simple models; these are supplemented with many data examples. This book details differences in approaches that must be considered among 2D, 3D, and crooked-line recordings as well as between P-wave and S-wave surveys. Static corrections are shown to be a simplified yet practical approach to modeling the effects of the near surface where a more correct wavefield or raypath-modeled method may not be efficiently undertaken. Chapters cover near-surface topography and geology; computation of datum static corrections; uphole surveys; refraction surveys; static corrections-limitations and effect on seismic data processes; residual static corrections; and interpretation aspects. An extensive index and a large list of references are included.

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SEG Books

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1560800801

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9781560800804

An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes, and Earth Structure

By: Seth Stein,Michael Wysession

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An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes, and Earth Structure

By: Seth Stein,Michael Wysession

An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes and Earth Structures is an introduction to seismology and its role in the earth sciences, and is written for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. The fundamentals of seismic wave propagation are developed using a physical approach and then applied to show how refraction, reflection, and teleseismic techniques are used to study the structure and thus the composition and evolution of the earth. The book shows how seismic waves are used to study earthquakes and are integrated with other data to investigate the plate tectonic processes that cause earthquakes. Figures, examples, problems, and computer exercises teach students about seismology in a creative and intuitive manner. Necessary mathematical tools including vector and tensor analysis, matrix algebra, Fourier analysis, statistics of errors, signal processing, and data inversion are introduced with many relevant examples. The text also addresses the fundamentals of seismometry and applications of seismology to societal issues. Special attention is paid to help students visualize connections between different topics and view seismology as an integrated science. An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes, and Earth Structure gives an excellent overview for students of geophysics and tectonics, and provides a strong foundation for further studies in seismology. Multidisciplinary examples throughout the text - catering to students in varied disciplines (geology, mineralogy, petrology, physics, etc.). Most up to date book on the market - includes recent seismic events such as the 1999 Earthquakes in Turkey, Greece, and Taiwan). Chapter outlines - each chapter begins with an outline and a list of learning objectives to help students focus and study. Essential math review - an entire section reviews the essential math needed to understand seismology. This can be covered in class or left to students to review as needed. End of chapter problem sets - homework problems that cover the material presented in the chapter. Solutions to all odd numbered problem sets are listed in the back so that students can track their progress. Extensive References - classic references and more current references are listed at the end of each chapter. A set of instructor's resources containing downloadable versions of all the figures in the book, errata and answers to homework problems is available at: http://levee.wustl.edu/seismology/book/. Also available on this website are PowerPoint lecture slides corresponding to the first 5 chapters of the book.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118687450

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9781118687451

An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration

By: Philip Kearey,Michael Brooks,Ian Hill

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An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration

By: Philip Kearey,Michael Brooks,Ian Hill

This new edition of the well-established Kearey and Brooks text is fully updated to reflect the important developments in geophysical methods since the production of the previous edition. The broad scope of previous editions is maintained, with even greater clarity of explanations from the revised text and extensively revised figures. Each of the major geophysical methods is treated systematically developing the theory behind the method and detailing the instrumentation, field data acquisition techniques, data processing and interpretation methods. The practical application of each method to such diverse exploration applications as petroleum, groundwater, engineering, environmental and forensic is shown by case histories. The mathematics required in order to understand the text is purposely kept to a minimum, so the book is suitable for courses taken in geophysics by all undergraduate students. It will also be of use to postgraduate students who might wish to include geophysics in their studies and to all professional geologists who wish to discover the breadth of the subject in connection with their own work.

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1118698932

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9781118698938

How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

Seven Steps to Genius Every Day

By: Michael J. Gelb

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How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

Seven Steps to Genius Every Day

By: Michael J. Gelb

This inspiring and inventive guide teaches readers how to develop their full potential by following the example of the greatest genius of all time, Leonardo da Vinci. Acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, who has helped thousands of people expand their minds to accomplish more than they ever thought possible, shows you how. Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, Gelb introduces Seven Da Vincian Principles—the essential elements of genius—from curiosità, the insatiably curious approach to life to connessione, the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as your inspiration, you will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. And step-by-step, through exercises and provocative lessons, you will harness the power—and awesome wonder—of your own genius, mastering such life-changing abilities as: •Problem solving •Creative thinking •Self-expression •Enjoying the world around you •Goal setting and life balance •Harmonizing body and mind Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, introduces seven Da Vincian principles, the essential elements of genius, from curiosita, the insatiably curious approach to life, to connessione, the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as their inspiration, readers will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. Step-by-step, through exercises and provocative lessons, anyone can harness the power and awesome wonder of their own genius, mastering such life-changing skills as problem solving, creative thinking, self-expression, goal setting and life balance, and harmonizing body and mind.

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Dell

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0307573524

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9780307573520

Dollari & Vecchi Stracci

By: Michael w Scott

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Dollari & Vecchi Stracci

By: Michael w Scott

Benvenuti a Conurbada, dove conoscerete: Lo sceriffo della contea, Virgil Utely, oramai vecchio, sospettato di essersi impossessato di settantamila dollari e costretto a darsi alla macchia mentre cerca di dimostrare la propria innocenza. Ma è innocente? L'Enigmatico Predicatore Burke. Predicatore di nome e predicatore di vocazione, nonché deputato part-time, porta sia il colletto da prete sia una Colt Peacemaker e usa il suo confessionale come fonte d'informazione utile per l'Ufficio dello Sceriffo. Il dottor Ellis Brown, ucciso brutalmente mentre esegue un'autopsia su un uomo senza viso. Lascia un segno curioso fatto col proprio sangue nei suoi ultimi momenti di vita, per la decifrazione del quale il giornale locale, The Conurbada Chronicle, invita tutta la cittadinanza di partecipare. E poi c'è Naphthia, cinque miglia da Conurbada, un abbandonato paese petrolifero dove "perfino Dio ha preso e se n'è scappato".

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Lulu.com

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1291427287

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9781291427288

Visual Phrase Book Italian

By: Michael Starrenberg

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Visual Phrase Book Italian

By: Michael Starrenberg

The complete illustrated phrasebook enables you to communicate fully in Italian without mastery of the language. You can thus order flight tickets, reserve hotel rooms, take a car to be mended or order a meal in a restaurant. The phrasebook contains more than 1.800 idioms and words arranged clearly in terms of themes like custom duties, hotels, services, transport, garages, sights, entertainment, eating out, sports and leisure. - More than 1.800 illustrated idioms and words - Precise and intelligible grouping into themes and subordinate themes - Illustrations make communication even simpler. - Phonetic spelling is included. Thus learning becomes fun and tunes you up for your trip! The main themes are: Basics, Traveling, Hotel, Renting, Local transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Communication means, In the restaurant, Food/Drinks, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sport/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, Beauty Care, Calling for police. Size of the paper edition – 228 pages.

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3898944859

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Seismic Wave Propagation and Scattering in the Heterogenous Earth

By: Haruo Sato,Michael C. Fehler

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Seismic Wave Propagation and Scattering in the Heterogenous Earth

By: Haruo Sato,Michael C. Fehler

Seismic waves – generated both by natural earthquakes and by man-made sources – have produced an enormous amount of information about the Earth's interior. In classical seismology, the Earth is modeled as a sequence of uniform horizontal layers (or sperical shells) having different elastic properties and one determines these properties from travel times and dispersion of seismic waves. The Earth, however, is not made of horizontally uniform layers, and classic seismic methods can take large-scale inhomogeneities into account. Smaller-scale irregularities, on the other hand, require other methods. Observations of continuous wave trains that follow classic direct S waves, known as coda waves, have shown that there are heterogeneities of random size scattered randomly throughout the layers of the classic seismic model. This book focuses on recent developments in the area of seismic wave propagation and scattering through the randomly heterogeneous structure of the Earth, with emphasis on the lithosphere. The presentation combines information from many sources to present a coherent introduction to the theory of scattering in acoustic and elastic materials and includes analyses of observations using the theoretical methods developed.

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3540896236

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9783540896234

Inverse Problems in Underwater Acoustics

By: Michael I. Taroudakis,George Makrakis

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Inverse Problems in Underwater Acoustics

By: Michael I. Taroudakis,George Makrakis

This volume provides recent and useful results for bottom recognition, inverse scattering in acoustic wave guides and ocean acoustic tomography, plus a discussion of some of the new algorithms, such as those related to matched-field processing, which have recently been used for inverting experimental data.

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0387952489

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9780387952482

Politics and Religion in Napoleonic Italy

The War Against God, 1801-1814

By: Michael Broers

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Politics and Religion in Napoleonic Italy

The War Against God, 1801-1814

By: Michael Broers

The Politics of Religion in Napoleonic Italy explores the intense cultural conflict created by French rule in Italy at the start of the nineteenth century. Napoleon's desire for cultural conformity struck at the heart of Italian religious life. Yet the reforms imposed by French rule created resentment and resistance across Italy, finally leading to Napoleon's famous quarrel with Pope Pius VII. In this fascinating study, Mike Broers traces the events leading up to the ex-communication of Napoleon and the Pope's arrest and exile from Rome. Using previously neglected French and Italian archival sources, this book reveals how the alliance between Church and people grew in the face of alien, imperial rule. It exposes the vital role this union played in preventing Italy from being totally assimilated into the French empire.

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Routledge

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113450019X

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9781134500192

Conversational Italian

In 20 Lessons

By: Michael Cagno

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Conversational Italian

In 20 Lessons

By: Michael Cagno

Cortina Method Conversational Italian in 20 Lessons, Illustrated Step by Step, these twenty lessons, with charming and helpful illustrations, will enable you, regardless of previous languge training, to read, write and speak Italian in the shortest possible time. The Cortina Method has been time-tested and is the quick, easy and natural way to learn a language. It has received the approval of teachers, students, schools, colleges, and business firms all over the world. Guide to Pronunciation and Spelling Explains how to pronounce the sounds, words and phrases of the language through simple phonetic symbols based on English spelling. Rules of spelling are also explained. Twenty Conversational Lessons These lessons include useful vocabularies and everyday conversations. Alongside of each word and sentence is given the correct pronunciation and English translation. Easy-to-understand grammatical footnotes are combined in this Method to make your language study effective and interesting. Complete Reference Grammar Provides a complete and clear explanation of every rule of structure. It is cross-referenced with and adds to the explanation in the conversational lesson footnotes. Bi-Lingual Dictionary Italian-English/English-Italian Dictionary contains all useful words and terms you need to know, so you can locate them easily.

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Macmillan

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0805014993

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9780805014990

Punk, Post Punk, New Wave

Onstage, Backstage, In Your Face, 1978-1991

By: Michael Grecco

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Punk, Post Punk, New Wave

Onstage, Backstage, In Your Face, 1978-1991

By: Michael Grecco

Iconic and never-before-seen images of punk and post-punk’s quintessential bands In the late 70s, punk rock music began to evolve into the post-punk and new wave movements that dominated until the early 90s. During this time, prolific photographer and filmmaker Michael Grecco was in the thick of things, documenting the club scene in places like Boston and New York, and getting shots on- and backstage with bands such as The Cramps, Dead Kennedys, Talking Heads, Human Sexual Response, Elvis Costello, Joan Jett, the Ramones, and many others. Grecco captured in black and white and color the raw energy, sweat, and antics that characterized the alternative music of the time. Punk, Post Punk, New Wave: Onstage, Backstage, In Your Face, 1978–1991 features stunning, never-before-seen photography from this iconic period in music. In addition to concert photography, he also shot album covers and promotional pieces that round out this impressively extensive photo collection. Featuring a foreword from Fred Schneider of the B-52’s, Punk, Post Punk, New Wave is a quintessential piece of music history for anyone looking for backstage access into the careers of punk and post punk’s most beloved bands.

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Abrams

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1647000661

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9781647000660

Seismic Amplitude

An Interpreter's Handbook

By: Rob Simm,Michael Bacon

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Seismic Amplitude

An Interpreter's Handbook

By: Rob Simm,Michael Bacon

This book introduces practical seismic analysis techniques and evaluation of interpretation confidence, for graduate students and industry professionals - independent of commercial software products.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107011507

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9781107011502

Seismic Diffraction

By: Tijmen Jan Moser,Michael A. Pelissier

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Seismic Diffraction

By: Tijmen Jan Moser,Michael A. Pelissier

The use of diffraction imaging to complement the seismic reflection method is rapidly gaining momentum in the oil and gas industry. As the industry moves toward exploiting smaller and more complex conventional reservoirs and extensive new unconventional resource plays, the application of the seismic diffraction method to image sub-wavelength features such as small-scale faults, fractures and stratigraphic pinchouts is expected to increase dramatically over the next few years. “Seismic Diffraction” covers seismic diffraction theory, modeling, observation, and imaging. Papers and discussion include an overview of seismic diffractions, including classic papers which introduced the potential of diffraction phenomena in seismic processing; papers on the forward modeling of seismic diffractions, with an emphasis on the theoretical principles; papers which describe techniques for diffraction mathematical modeling as well as laboratory experiments for the physical modeling of diffractions; key papers dealing with the observation of seismic diffractions, in near-surface-, reservoir-, as well as crustal studies; and key papers on diffraction imaging.

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1560803177

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9781560803171

Economic Geology of Natural Gas Hydrate

By: Michael D. Max,Arthur H. Johnson,William P. Dillon

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Economic Geology of Natural Gas Hydrate

By: Michael D. Max,Arthur H. Johnson,William P. Dillon

This book is a companion to “Natural Gas Hydrate in Oceanic and Permafrost Environments” (Max, 2000, 2003), which is the first book on gas hydrate in this series. Although other gases can naturally form clathrate hydrates (referred to after as ‘hydrate’), we are concerned here only with hydrocarbon gases that form hydrates. The most important of these natural gases is methane. Whereas the first book is a general introduction to the subject of natural gas hydrate, this book focuses on the geology and geochemical controls of gas hydrate development and on gas extraction from naturally occurring hydrocarbon hydrates. This is the first broad treatment of gas hydrate as a natural resource within an economic geological framework. This book is written mainly to stand alone for brevity and to minimize duplication. Information in Max (2000; 2003) should also be consulted for completeness. Hydrate is a type of clathrate (Sloan, 1998) that is formed from a cage structure of water molecules in which gas molecules occupying void sites within the cages stabilize the structure through van der Waals or hydrogen bonding.

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1402039719

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The Napoleonic Mediterranean

The Napoleonic Mediterranean

Static Corrections for Seismic Reflection Surveys

Static Corrections for Seismic Reflection Surveys

An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes, and Earth Structure

An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes, and Earth Structure

An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration

An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration

How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

Dollari & Vecchi Stracci

Dollari & Vecchi Stracci

Visual Phrase Book Italian

Visual Phrase Book Italian

Seismic Wave Propagation and Scattering in the Heterogenous Earth

Seismic Wave Propagation and Scattering in the Heterogenous Earth

Inverse Problems in Underwater Acoustics

Inverse Problems in Underwater Acoustics

Politics and Religion in Napoleonic Italy

Politics and Religion in Napoleonic Italy

Conversational Italian

Conversational Italian

Punk, Post Punk, New Wave

Punk, Post Punk, New Wave

Seismic Amplitude

Seismic Amplitude

Seismic Diffraction

Seismic Diffraction

Economic Geology of Natural Gas Hydrate

Economic Geology of Natural Gas Hydrate

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