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From Aztec princess to slave and concubine, Hummingbird--or HuitzitzilÃn in her native Nahuatl--recounts her life during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Expressing a confidence and freedom that women have strived for centuries to attain, HuitzitzilÃn passionately relates her tale to Father Benito, the priest who seeks to confess and convert her, to offer her an absolution she neither needs nor wants. Instead, she forces him to see the conquest, for the first time, through the eyes of the conquered.
the longest running and best selling guide to India Indian lead author Sarina Singh, eight years with Lonely Planet, has a greater insight into Indian society, culture and languages than any guidebook author detailed itinerary maps guide you around the main sights and highlights of the North, the South, and off the beaten track much more to draw the reader in and excite them about their trip: an all-new eight-page colour Highlights section, Getting Started section, and itineraries with maps improved, state-by-state coverage of festivals and activities like trekking, rafting, yoga courses and Ayurvedic massage there are over 32,000 Hindu gods and goddesses (and more created every day) India boasts 18 official languages, 200 recognized languages and countless dialects India's population increases each year by more than the entire population of Australia
Discover How to Gain Maximum Muscle-Strength in Minimum Time, Using Breakthrough Techniques That Blow the Roof Off Traditional Ab Exercises.As a former Soviet Union Special Forces conditioning coach Pavel Tsatsouline already knew a thing or two about how to create bullet-stopping abs. Since then, he has combed the world to pry out this select group of primevally powerful ab exercises-guaranteed to yield the fastest, most effective results known to man. According to Pavel, "Crunches belong on the junk pile of history, next to Communism. 'Feeling the burn' with high reps is a waste of time!" Save yourself countless hours of unrewarding, if not useless-if not damaging-toil. Get with the program. Make fast gains and achieve blistering, rock-hard abs now.Fry your abs without the spine-wrecking, neck-jerking stress of traditional crunches-using this radical situp designed by the world's leading back and muscle function expert, Professor Janda, from Czechoslovakia.No one-but no one-has ever matched Bruce Lee's ripped-beyond-belief abs. What was his favorite exercise? Here it is. Now you can rip your own abs to eye-popping shreds and reclassify yourself as superhuman.When it came to wanting titanium abs yesterday, the Soviet Special Forces didn't believe in delayed gratification. Pavel gave them what they wanted. If you want abs that'll put you in the world's top one percent, this cruel and unusual drill does the trick.
This clear, accessible book combines detailed medical information with expert treatment advice for the estimated twenty million Americans who suffer from dry eye syndrome. Dr. Steven L. Maskin, an ophthalmologist who has been caring for dry eye patients for more than fifteen years, explains exactly what the syndrome is, why it occurs, and how it can best be managed and treated. He dispels the misunderstandings that surround dry eye syndrome and presents an easy-to-understand guide that may be read cover-to-cover or dipped into for specific topics of interest.Dr. Maskin begins with an overview of dry eye syndrome, then explains the myriad ways it can develop (allergies, aging, contact-lens use, LASIK surgery, diabetes, and various other diseases). He discusses how it can be successfully diagnosed and treated, offers guidelines for choosing a doctor and appropriate medications, and describes useful home remedies. In a concise final chapter, the doctor provides welcome answers to frequently asked questions. For patients who want to understand their disease and to participate actively in its management, this book is an essential reference.
This book is the 2010 version of the one shown. The actual ISBN# is 9780982442876.
The story deals with an invasion into human occupied space of a huge alien fleet of warships. Humanity has been enjoying the benefits of nearly a century of peace, and her military is woefully inadequate. Worse, behind this invasion comes yet another, even larger fleet, intent on destroying the first invasion, and those pesky humans who stand right in their path. A lowly JG and his navigator discover an old assault craft, retrofit it and set about trying to save their fleet from total destruction. They discover large amounts of rot and corruption within earth's fleet, as well as a comely female Marine; plus, they learn some new lyrics to an ancient naval tradition, called "Going Downtown". Hawk Seven appeared in February, 2011. It was originally intended to be a standalone story, but the author, like so many science fiction writers, found that the effort to create a logical and believable future was so enjoyable that he wanted to populate it with more stories. At the present time, Hawk Seven will probably end up coming chronologically fourth. Hawk Genesis: War is first, with a direct sequel now being written. Third is a planned book that will take place about twenty or so years prior to Hawk Seven, and will deal with the early years of Chief Kana and Admiral Lee.Hawk Genesis: War is modeled to a certain degree after the American civil war, and ends with the Federation's defeat of the rebels. Hawk Genesis: Peace will deal with the aftermath of that war and the efforts by a small number of people to heal the wounds that have split humanity. Hawk Seven is a clear signal that that effort will not entirely work, that brush fires will break out.Hawk Genesis: War has only been out about one week, and it is still too soon for me to know if it is a good read. Reviewers will hopefully help. I tried to fill in the blanks of that future world while following the model of the civil war. I made no attempt to rigorously recreate every battle and historical figure, but I did find it interesting that the story unfolded and the war ended with much the same results as the civil war. I'm greatly enjoying the work on Peace.I hope you enjoy the story.Robert A. Little
In 1781, Thomas Paine came up with a model for a single-span bridge; in 1887, Adolf Eugen Fick made the first pair of contact lenses; and in 1907, Paul Cornu built the first helicopter. But Leonardo da Vinci thought of all these ideas more than five hundred years ago! At once an artist, inventor, engineer, and scientist, da Vinci wrote and drew detailed descriptions of what would later become hang gliders, automobiles, robots, and much more. Gene Barretta cleverly shows how Leonardoâs ideasâmany inspired by his love of natureâforeshadowed modern inventions, offering a window into the future.
A direct, realistic, and efficient way to learn cost accounting. Fundamentals is short (608 pages) making it easy to cover in one semester. The authors have kept the text concise by focusing on the key concepts students need to master. Opening vignettes and In Action boxes show realistic applications of these concepts throughout. Comprehensive end-of-chapter problems plus Homework Manager provide students with all the practice they need to fully learn each concept.
Through three centuries of interstellar travel, intelligent alien life- forms had never been encountered . . . until now.When a scientific team exploring an obscure planet fails to make its regular communications check, the Marines of third platoon are sent to investigate. They prepare for a routine rescue operation, but what they find on Society 437 is a horror beyond description. Only a handful of ragtag pirates who were in the wrong place at the very worst time have survived, and there is little trace of the scientists.What happened to the scientists? Why have the pirates been spared? Gunnery Sergeant Bass and the men of third platoon are about to find out, and the answer carries a terrifying implication for the Marines--and the entire human race.From the Paperback edition.
Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager appeals to anyone interested in management issues. The book explains why human resource issues are increasing the responsibilities of front-line managers rather than the HR department. Chapters present the basics of HR including the fundamentals of hiring, performance appraisal, reward systems, and disciplinary systems, so that any manager--regardless of his or her background or functional area--can approach these parts of the job with confidence. The book also covers the latest developments in equal opportunity law and describes the manager's responsibilities in controlling sexual harassment and managing diverse employees, including older workers and employees with disabilities. Each chapter's material is firmly grounded in the current HR academic literature, but the book's friendly, conversational tone conveys basic principles of good practice without technical jargon. Designed to make the material more accessible and personally relevant, the book includes the following special features:*Manager's Checkpoints--a series of questions that help the reader apply the material to his or her own organizational context; *Boxes that describe real-life examples of how companies respond to HR challenges;*For Further Reading--references to articles published in outlets that bridge the academic-practitioner divide;*Manager's Knots--presented in a question-and-answer format, these describe typical managerial problems, take the reader into some of the gray, ambiguous areas of HR, and suggest ways to apply the chapter material to real-life managerial dilemmas; and*An Instructor's Manual available to instructors who adopt the book for classroom use.
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