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Controversies in Exercise Science

By: Thomas Rowland

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Controversies in Exercise Science

By: Thomas Rowland

Controversies in Exercise Science introduces a series of selected unresolved issues in the field of human exercise science. The common thread to all of these topics is that, in their ultimate resolution, they offer promise of insights into the essential principles of physiological systems and how these respond to the stresses of exercise. Each case study includes an examination of research surrounding each issue; the innovative aspect, however, will be that each of these controversies will be presented in the context of an historical and/or philosophical perspective. These chapter include topics related to basic exercise physiology, sports, physical activity, and exercise health. Underlying each of these debates lie clues which may offer insights into the basic nature of living beings. Aimed at both academics and practitioners in the fields of exercise science, biology, and related sports science disciplines, Controversies in Exercise Science provides arguments for both sides of several selected contemporary controversies in the field of exercise science and, while no ultimate resolution will be provided, the goal is, rather, to offer the reader sufficient "raw material" on which he or she might make their own judgement on the matters presented.

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Routledge

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042985840X

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9780429858406

The Fashion Image

Planning and Producing Fashion Photographs and Films

By: Thomas Werner

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The Fashion Image

Planning and Producing Fashion Photographs and Films

By: Thomas Werner

Great fashion photography, at its best, reflects and shapes the era in which it is made. Whether you are a student, aspiring photographer, or working professional, building a fashion portfolio that aspires to this standard can be daunting. The Fashion Image will help you develop your style through practical advice for image makers. Beginning with a history of fashion photography, Thomas Werner offers advice on assembling your creative team, casting models, developing shoot concepts, and producing photographs and fashion film for editorial and advertising. Professional practice, including self-promotion, social media, set etiquette, and fashion in a global context are also discussed. This is 'how to' at the highest level, with interviews from working fashion photographers, magazine editors, producers, fashion designers, and more, with around 200 color photographs that illustrate the fashion image at its best. With an extensive list of international resources, including Instagram accounts and several assignments, this book is an essential guide for fashion photographers and film makers.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1474240879

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9781474240871

Polish-English

By: Kazimierz Bulas,Francis J. Whitfield,Lawrence L. Thomas

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Polish-English

By: Kazimierz Bulas,Francis J. Whitfield,Lawrence L. Thomas

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3112319311

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9783112319314

Automatic Performance Prediction of Parallel Programs

By: Thomas Fahringer

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Automatic Performance Prediction of Parallel Programs

By: Thomas Fahringer

Automatic Performance Prediction of Parallel Programs presents a unified approach to the problem of automatically estimating the performance of parallel computer programs. The author focuses primarily on distributed memory multiprocessor systems, although large portions of the analysis can be applied to shared memory architectures as well. The author introduces a novel and very practical approach for predicting some of the most important performance parameters of parallel programs, including work distribution, number of transfers, amount of data transferred, network contention, transfer time, computation time and number of cache misses. This approach is based on advanced compiler analysis that carefully examines loop iteration spaces, procedure calls, array subscript expressions, communication patterns, data distributions and optimizing code transformations at the program level; and the most important machine specific parameters including cache characteristics, communication network indices, and benchmark data for computational operations at the machine level. The material has been fully implemented as part of P3T, which is an integrated automatic performance estimator of the Vienna Fortran Compilation System (VFCS), a state-of-the-art parallelizing compiler for Fortran77, Vienna Fortran and a subset of High Performance Fortran (HPF) programs. A large number of experiments using realistic HPF and Vienna Fortran code examples demonstrate highly accurate performance estimates, and the ability of the described performance prediction approach to successfully guide both programmer and compiler in parallelizing and optimizing parallel programs. A graphical user interface is described and displayed that visualizes each program source line together with the corresponding parameter values. P3T uses color-coded performance visualization to immediately identify hot spots in the parallel program. Performance data can be filtered and displayed at various levels of detail. Colors displayed by the graphical user interface are visualized in greyscale. Automatic Performance Prediction of Parallel Programs also includes coverage of fundamental problems of automatic parallelization for distributed memory multicomputers, a description of the basic parallelization strategy and a large variety of optimizing code transformations as included under VFCS.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461313716

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9781461313717

The Nature of Disease: Pathology for the Health Professions, Enhanced Edition

Pathology for the Health Professions, Enhanced Edition

By: Thomas H McConnell

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The Nature of Disease: Pathology for the Health Professions, Enhanced Edition

Pathology for the Health Professions, Enhanced Edition

By: Thomas H McConnell

Easy to understand and fun to read, this engaging primer on the etiology and pathogenesis of human disease will help you develop a basic understanding of pathology that will set you on the path to a successful career in the health professions. Punctuated by humor, unique case studies that link pathology to real-world clinical applications, and absorbing tales from the history of medicine, this engaging book focuses on the patient as it guides you through the causes and consequences of common diseases.

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841

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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128422564X

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9781284225648

Battleground New York City

Countering Spies, Saboteurs, and Terrorists Since 1861

By: Thomas A. Reppetto

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Battleground New York City

Countering Spies, Saboteurs, and Terrorists Since 1861

By: Thomas A. Reppetto

New York City-an irresistible target.

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Potomac Books, Inc.

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1597978809

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9781597978804

Deluxe

How Luxury Lost Its Luster

By: Dana Thomas

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Deluxe

How Luxury Lost Its Luster

By: Dana Thomas

“With Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster, [Dana] Thomas—who has been the cultural and fashion writer for Newsweek in Paris for 12 years—has written a crisp, witty social history that’s as entertaining as it is informative.” —New York Times From the author of Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes Once luxury was available only to the rarefied and aristocratic world of old money and royalty. It offered a history of tradition, superior quality, and a pampered buying experience. Today, however, luxury is simply a product packaged and sold by multibillion-dollar global corporations focused on growth, visibility, brand awareness, advertising, and, above all, profits. Award-winning journalist Dana Thomas digs deep into the dark side of the luxury industry to uncover all the secrets that Prada, Gucci, and Burberry don't want us to know. Deluxe is an uncompromising look behind the glossy façade that will enthrall anyone interested in fashion, finance, or culture.

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384

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Penguin

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110121807X

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9781101218075

The History of Java

Volume I

By: Thomas Stamford Raffles

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The History of Java

Volume I

By: Thomas Stamford Raffles

Reproduction of the original: The History of Java by Thomas Stamford Raffles

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BoD – Books on Demand

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373267343X

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9783732673438

Munimenta Gildhallae Londoniensis

Vol. III

By: Henry Thomas Riley

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Munimenta Gildhallae Londoniensis

Vol. III

By: Henry Thomas Riley

Reprint of the original, first published in 1862.

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550

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337501709X

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9783375017095

Seasons out of Time

By: Renu Thomas

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Seasons out of Time

By: Renu Thomas

This is a fascinating tale of three girls who encountered amazing adventures as young teenagers, shared beautiful moments, and had a great sense of camaraderie. But as they embark on a journey of life, they encounter a chain of events that change their lives for the better or worse. It is a tale of the rewards , the medley of emotions they experience, the constraints they face, and the perils of breaking free from the past that finally shape their passage to independence. Both of you are at the cusp of an exciting stage. Things are not so rosy for me. I am depressed by this dull and weary life was what a young girl, Anne, had told her smart city-bred friends. Anne did not complain and did not feel sorry for herself. She danced when the sun shone, lay low in winter, collected colorful fall leaves in autumn, enjoyed her walk in the spring. She enjoyed the seasons of her life. Her friends Meena and Sunita chose to liberate themselves from the marriage to seek adventure, freedom, and independence, but were they jeopardizing everything they had? The journey of life of these three girls is filled with a magical mosaic of love ,friendship ,betrayal, despair, and hope. We are shown how, when encountering struggle and dealing with our inner conflicts, we learn important lessons that are sometimes bitter and sometimes sweet.

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Partridge Publishing

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1543701612

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9781543701616

Biogeochemistry of Estuaries

By: Thomas S. Bianchi

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Biogeochemistry of Estuaries

By: Thomas S. Bianchi

Offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of biochemical cycling in estuaries, this text utilises numerous illustrations and an extensive literature base in order to impart the current state-of-the-art knowledge in the field.

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Oxford University Press

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0195160827

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9780195160826

100 Greatest American Plays

By: Thomas S. Hischak

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100 Greatest American Plays

By: Thomas S. Hischak

Theatre in America has had a rich history—from the first performance of the Lewis Hallam Troupe in September 1752 to the lively shows of modern Broadway. Over the past few centuries, significant works by American playwrights have been produced, including Abie’s Irish Rose, Long Day’s Journey into Night, A Streetcar Named Desire, Death of a Salesman, A Raisin in the Sun, Fences, and Angels in America. In 100 Greatest American Plays, Thomas S. Hischak provides an engaging discussion of the best stage productions to come out of the United States. Each play is discussed in the context of its original presentation as well as its legacy. Arranged alphabetically, the entries for these plays include: plot details production history biography of the playwright literary aspects of the drama critical reaction to the play major awards the play’s influence cast lists of notable stage and film versions The plays have been selected not for their popularity but for their importance to American theatre and include works by Edward Albee, Harvey Fierstein, Lorraine Hansberry, Lillian Hellman, Tony Kushner, David Mamet, Arthur Miller, Eugene O’Neill, Sam Shepard, Neil Simon, Gore Vidal, Wendy Wasserstein, Thornton Wilder, Tennessee Williams, and August Wilson. This informative volume also includes complete lists of Pulitzer Prize winners for Drama, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for American Plays, and the Tony Award for Best Play. Providing critical information about the most important works produced since the eighteenth century, 100 Greatest American Plays will appeal to anyone interested in the cultural history of theatre.

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409

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442256060

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9781442256064

Environmental Chemicals Desk Reference

By: John H. Montgomery,Thomas Roy Crompton

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Environmental Chemicals Desk Reference

By: John H. Montgomery,Thomas Roy Crompton

Environmental Chemicals Desk Reference is a concise version of the widely read Agrochemicals Desk Reference and Groundwater Chemicals Desk Reference. This up-to-date volume was inspired by the need for a combination of the material in both references, together with the large number of research publications and the continued interest in the fate, transport, and remediation of hazardous substances. Much new data has been added to this unique edition, including global legislation (REACH) and sustainability, thereby reflecting the wealth of literature in the field. Featured are environmental and physical/chemical data on more than 200 compounds, including pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.

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2616

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CRC Press

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1351687700

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9781351687706

Historia Monasterii S. Augustini Cantuariensis, by Thomas of Elmham, Formerly Monk and Treasurer of that Foundation

By: Thomas of Elmham

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Historia Monasterii S. Augustini Cantuariensis, by Thomas of Elmham, Formerly Monk and Treasurer of that Foundation

By: Thomas of Elmham

This incomplete history of St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury, was compiled around 1414, using the extensive documentary archive of the Cluniac house.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108042619

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9781108042611

Zakim and Boyer's Hepatology

A Textbook of Liver Disease

By: Thomas D. Boyer,Michael Peter Manns,Arun J. Sanyal,David Zakim

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Zakim and Boyer's Hepatology

A Textbook of Liver Disease

By: Thomas D. Boyer,Michael Peter Manns,Arun J. Sanyal,David Zakim

Zakim and Boyer's Hepatology-the defining work in hepatology-presents comprehensive coverage of both basic science and clinically relevant developments so you can provide the best possible patient care. Drs. Thomas Boyer, Michael Manns, and Arun Sanyal have reorganized and updated the contents of this trusted global reference to reflect today's more clinical approach to hepatology. They bring you up to date on hot topics including HIV Co-Infection Drug Toxicity, Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), and much more. This new streamlined edition is now a single volume with access to the fully searchable contents and an image bank online at www.expertconsult.com making it easier to find the treatment information you need. Effectively treat all liver diseases currently seen in clinical practice with authoritative guidance from leading international authorities. Reinforce your foundation in basic science with the concise Pathophysiology of Therapeutic Targets section. See clear presentations of liver disease through hundreds of detailed, color illustrations. Explore topics further with up-to-date references that direct you to the significant literature. Access the complete, fully searchable contents of the book online at www.expertconsult.com, along with a downloadable image bank and complete list of references. Stay current on new developments in the field through five new chapters on Pathogenesis Liver Injury in HBV, HCV; HCC; Imaging and Non-Invasive DX Liver Disease CT, US, Fibroscan, MRI; HIV Co-Infection Drug Toxicity; and HBC, HCV in Non-Liver Transplant Patients, plus comprehensive updates throughout. Apply best practices with reorganized and updated content that reflects today's need for a more clinical approach to hepatology. Reference key information more easily thanks to streamlined content that now fits into one volume.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1437708811

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9781437708813

Gods and Kings

The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano

By: Dana Thomas

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Gods and Kings

The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano

By: Dana Thomas

Analyzes the ends of two preeminent fashion designers to demonstrate how they were casualties of the war between art and commerce, chronicling their rise and achievements while sharing insights into how art has suffered at the hands of economic demands.

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Penguin Books

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0143128396

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9780143128397

The Southern Textile Basketball Tournament

A History, 1921-1997

By: Mac C. Kirkpatrick,Thomas K. Perry

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The Southern Textile Basketball Tournament

A History, 1921-1997

By: Mac C. Kirkpatrick,Thomas K. Perry

In 1905 Lawrence Peter Hollis went to Springfield, Massachusetts, before beginning his job as the secretary of the YMCA at Monaghan Mill in Greenville, South Carolina. While there, he met James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, and learned of the fledgling game. Armed with Dr. Naismith's rules of the game and a basketball he bought in New York, Hollis returned to the mill and changed the face of athletics in South Carolina. Lawrence Peter Hollis was one of the first to introduce basketball south of the Mason-Dixon line, and the game quickly gained popularity in the textile mill villages throughout South Carolina. In 1921 Hollis and others organized a tournament to determine the best mill team, and thus the southern Textile Basketball Tournament was born. Over the years, some of the south's top cage talent played in the tourney, including "Smokey" Barbare, Lucille Foster Thomas, Bert Hill, Earl Wooten, Billy Cunningham, Pete Maravich, Sue Vickers and Tree Rollins. Decade-by-decade, the history of one of the longest running basketball tournaments is provided, along with profiles of many prominent participants. Full rosters for all teams in all tournaments are given in the appendices, along with all-tournament selections and members of the Southern Textile Athletic Hall of Fame.

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McFarland

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078642446X

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9780786424467

Molecular Transport and Reaction in Zeolites

Design and Application of Shape Selective Catalysis

By: Nai Y. Chen,Thomas F. Degnan, Jr.,C. Morris Smith

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Molecular Transport and Reaction in Zeolites

Design and Application of Shape Selective Catalysis

By: Nai Y. Chen,Thomas F. Degnan, Jr.,C. Morris Smith

This book examines the molecular dynamics that occur within zeolites. Our understanding of how these marvelous catalysts work has been greatly enhanced by the advent ot new tools such as NMR, scanning-transmission-electron microscopy, and sophisticated computer modelling. By combining recent findings and newly developed models with classical developments in the theory of diffusion, this book provides a complete picture of the physical chemistry of hydrocarbon transformation in zeolites. It should be an excellent guide to those involved in catalyst design.

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