Building Type Basics for Transit Facilities (Building Type Basics)

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Building Type Basics for Transit Facilities covers the essentials of designing transit facilities.
* Features innovative transit station designs, including light and heavy rail, airports, and cruise terminals.
* Presents numerous illustratrations with descriptive floor plans, diagrams, and photographs.
* Provides need-to-know information for getting started in this complex area.

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The publication of Twisted: Urban and visionary landscapes in contemporary paintingcoincides with the exhibition of the same name, and features the work of fifteen young, international painters. These artists are defined by the figurative visual language they use, a language that does not refer to what we might normally think of as physical reality, but instead looks to the reality manifest in video and computer games, television, film, advertising, and other media. Exploring this man-made "hyperreality," the works included here are characterized by "artificial" use of color, the "sampling" of disparate elements, and quasi-abstract patterns--presenting the viewer with a world that tends to exalt its very impermanence. The artists included are John Currin, Dexter Dalwood, Sharon Ellis, Chris Finley, Lisa Yuskavage, Michael Raedecker, David Thorpe, Takashi Murakami, Sarah Morris, Nancy Hobermann, L.C. Armstrong, Hans Broek, Damian Loeb, Jack Hallberg, Fred Tomaselli, and Paul Morrison.

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Mostly excellent, but some curious choices.......2006-05-08

I received this book as a gift and really enjoyed most of the stories and accompanying photographs, especially those involving rescued cats. However, there are two anecdotes/photos that will make cat lovers cringe, especially rescuers. One is a picture of a child with a bag over her head grasping a Siamese cat under her front legs with her lower body completely unsupported and dangling. The cat also has a bag over her head! The other is a saccharine sweet Hallmark-card-worthy photo of a curly haired little girl sitting under a Christimas tree with a fluffy kitten in her lap. The authors were evidently so taken with the photo that they failed to notice that the accompanying text is pretty grim: The kitten pictured was never spayed and had several litters. Eventually, the neglected "pet" is found dead (and pregnant) in the road by the family. But that's OK because cats are easily replaced: The story concludes, "And now we have a cat named Frisky." How sad! The authors originally wrote about women and dogs and I honestly cannot imagine them including a comparable story about a dog, but people do not value cats in the same way. Overall, an enjoyable book, but I was disappointed by the inclusion of the two stories cited above. Surely there were better submissions that could have been used.

If the scale were 1-10, this book would be a 20!.......2001-12-17

If you love cats, this is an absolute MUST read. It is a heartwarming book. Each two-page spread features a black and white photograph of cat along with the woman they've adopted, and a short text on some aspect of their relationship. In a matter of a few pages it will take you from laughter to tears and back again. There is also a book "Dogs and their women" which is equally excellent. I actually keep and extra copy of these two on hand as quick presents for animal lovers. They are that good.

Cat Women: Female Writers on Their Feline Friends

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Gives insight into a unique bond
Mysterious Cats and Women
Not at all what I expected

Cat Women: Female Writers on Their Feline Friends

Manufacturer: Seal Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1580052037

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Part diva, part purring furball, cats always keep you wondering. Are they happy to see you? Mad at the world? Cats are subtle little comics, rubbing against your legs when you'd forgotten they were in the room, purring in your ear in the middle of the night. What is it about these sly, droll, and unpredictable creatures that captivates us? And what's the deal with the whole crazy cat lady stereotype, anyway?

From a tale about how rescuing a stray cat ended up saving a friendship to an unapologetic piece by a confirmed — and proud! — crazy cat lady, the essays in Cat Women range from thought-provoking and heartrending to laugh-out-loud funny, all delving into the many ways these often aloof little divas touch our lives.

Customer Reviews:

Gives insight into a unique bond.......2007-09-04

I can not say enough about this book without almost gushing. I found this book "staring" at me one day only days after my Mistie had passed away. Reading other people's stories about their cats unique habits and unique personalities and the bond that was there for him made me feel comforted somehow during this grief period that I am experiencing.

I loved all the essays to one degree or another but two top favorites were about a little man named Murphy aka Murph dawg and how he wedged himself a place in the heart of his owner's significant other and then the editor's. Megan McMorris, own essay on trying to get her Lucy and her boyfriend to find some common ground.

If you want to read how cats can affect your life...this book is the perfect place to start.

Mysterious Cats and Women.......2007-08-22

To me, cats have always been as mysterious as women--they're elusive one moment, playful the next, and you never know what's going on behind those eyes--so I read this book in the hope that the pairing of the two species together would offer some insight, that like with mathematical signs, the shroud of mystery would be cancelled out when multiplied. I wasn't disappointed.

There's a lot of variety in the essays, some humorous, some sad, but all very genuine. My favorites are "Strutting the Catwalk: Seven Habits of One Sexy Beast" by Jennifer Jalalat, which compares the innate sexiness in cats with female sexuality, and "Saved by the Cat" by Melinda J. Combs, which tells a tale of how saving a cat saved a friendship.

I haven't read all the essays yet, but the ones I have are great, and while they haven't taken the mystery out of women or cats--nothing ever will (and I think I like it that way anyway)--there are a lot of insightful and touching moments.

Not at all what I expected.......2007-08-16

In fairness, I want to say that many of the essays in this book are five-star essays by excellent writers, and they actually seem to fit in the collection.

Before getting this book, I read the title, the subtitle "female writers on their feline friends"), and the back cover. I was prepared to have my heart warmed and broken by fellow cat lovers who could poignantly express this love. I was not prepared to find in this book essays by people who might be decent writers but who dislike or are indifferent to cats. I'm struggling to understand this editorial decision, considering the subtitle and what I assume is the intended audience (am I taking too big a leap to think it would be cat lovers?)--not to even mention the puzzling inclusion of an essay about a stuffed animal cat. Perhaps this could have been split into two volumes--one with the current title and the other with something like "Cats. Ugh." I don't know where the stuffed animal story should go, though. :-)

There was the writer (who in the acknowledgements section the author names as one she "personally begged" to contribute!) whose neglect resulted in her cat losing her ears to frostbite (an incident about which she said this not-exactly-a-cat-woman quote: "A few beers with the right crowd and, okay, Tink's special-needs ears are good for some laughs"), the one who "sorta" wanted her cat to die, the ones that gave away their cats for reasons of convenience, the indifferent-to-cats person who wrote about a friend who took in someone's cat and wanted to give it away (a very mysterious inclusion, as the essay seemed to have nothing to do with the cat in question), the woman who dislikes cats but did trap-neuter-replace (which was a humane choice, but again, why is this essay in this book?!), and a continued parade of indifferent "not a cat person" writers who were not converted at any point--and who I'm sure are wonderful people nonetheless, but isn't that category of humankind the opposite of cat women, the title of the book?

This feels like bait and switch to me, and I regret spending time and money on the book. Still, I write this with apologies for the low rating; many of the authors wrote beautiful essays that fit the book's title.

How to Understand Women Through Their Cats

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Not exactly Purring

How to Understand Women Through Their Cats
Wendy Diamond
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1402730950

Book Description

Looking for Catwoman? That’s great—but what kind? The owner of a pampered Siamese, if you please? The rescuer of a homeless, helpless stray? Know the kitty…understand the gal. Through a lighthearted look at women and their cats—20 breeds, with all types of coloring, patterns, and origins—the editor of a top magazine for animal lovers helps men better comprehend their feline counterparts. What will make the woman he adores purr—or have her baring her claws? Who’s the real hunter in the relationship—you or Ms. Maine Coon? Is the Manx a leader in love, or does she always “tail” behind? It’s the inside info every Tom, Dick, and Harry on the prowl wants to know!

Customer Reviews:

Not exactly Purring.......2007-04-12

Cute but could have used a bit more real cat stuff. She seemed to scratch the surface but I wonder if she has cats. Still if you love cats or your significant other does, its worth a read.

Cat Cross Their Graves: A Joe Grey Mystery (Joe Grey Mysteries)

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Joe Grey's most complex case yet
My favorite so far...
hiding places
Cat mystery without the fluff--a good one
Charming

Cat Cross Their Graves: A Joe Grey Mystery (Joe Grey Mysteries)
Shirley Rousseau Murphy
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0060578084
Release Date: 2005-01-04

Customer Reviews:

Joe Grey's most complex case yet.......2006-03-22

It starts with a murder: Kit, the youngest of the three talking cats of Molena Point, discovers the body of a former film star in the stairwell of the hotel she owns. But there's more going on in the arty little California town. Joe Grey's long-time friend and partner Dulcie has a secret that's affecting their relationship: a young girl is hiding out in a hidden room in the basement of the town library, and Dulcie doesn't feel free to tell anyone about her. Then Cora Lee French, one of three senior ladies living in a recently-purchased old house on the edge of the canyon, finds a grave in the back yard. Worse, it's one of several--and even worse, the remains are those of children.

To the police, each of these things is a separate case. But Joe and his friends know there's a connection. And so there proves to be, but only a cat could draw together the threads and bring this complex affair to a satisfactory conclusion. Meanwhile, Dulcie unexpectedly learns something of her own roots. And readers who are especially fond of little Kit will be pleased to find that she plays a large part in the ultimate success, although her role begins more or less by accident. This may be the best Joe Grey mystery to date (although hints about the upcoming one suggest it will top them all). As always, there's an excellent "sense of place" in the vignettes of the town, and all the familiar cast members--Clyde Damen, Wilma Getz, Max and Charlie Harper, Dallas Garza, Ryan Flannery--reappear as well. No fan of cat mysteries should miss it.

My favorite so far..........2006-03-11

If you love cat mysteries, read this book. It's a great page turner, and you'll be sorry when it ends. Murphy keeps you guessing, and you'll be eager to know what happens. If you've never read her before, this is a good one to start with. This is my favorite book in her series (I have read all of them) and it follows the footsteps of some of my favorite cat mystery author, Lilian Jackson Braun's books. Murphy will surely keep her audience entertained and coming back for more.

hiding places.......2005-09-02

This is one of the better Joe Grey mysteries. The action keeps moving along and the characters are starting to expand their personalities. The story line has interesting twists and surprises.

Cat mystery without the fluff--a good one.......2005-04-16

Molena Point, California is an affluent community and proud of it's retired film star, Patty Rose. When Patty is murdered, the only witness is Kit, a tortoiseshell cat. Fortunately, Kit can talk--and dial the phone. Unfortunately, she doesn't get a good look at the killer--she's got to follow him and get the evidence. With Kit vanished, fellow talking cats Joe Grey and Dulcie worry--but Joe Grey has another worry--Dulcie has been keeping secrets from him. Could another Tom have moved into town?

The day after Patty is murdered, a woman's group turns up a child's skeleton--and evidence of more murder. And runaway child Lori hides in a secret basement under the library and worries about the strange twist in her father's reaction to her and about the dangerous people out there.

Author Shirley Rousseau Murphy tells a dark tale of murder--both recent and in the past. Once again, the three talking cats manage to do most of the detecting--informing the police by calling line-ID protected phones. Because although Patty is dead, the murderer(s) may be seeking more victims.

CAT CROSS THEIR GRAVES is not the usual fluffy cat mystery. Its darker themes of endangered children, deranged religious fanatics, and over-possessive paternal love are certain to disturb the reader. But the clever cats offset the dark tone and provide plenty of hope. Murphy's strong writing keeps the reader invested in the story and the cats are developing into fairly complex and three-dimensional characters.

CAT CROSS is a different cat mystery but in this case, that doesn't mean worse. I enjoyed this story very much.

Charming.......2005-02-03

Ms. Murphy's books just keep getting better and better. This latest installment will keep your interest from the very first page. Even though the three cats have human characteristics, Ms. Murphy easily captures their natuaral feline characteristics. She describes Joe Grey perfectly as he has trouble understanding where his soul-mate, Dulcie, is spending her time lately. Kit is maturing and will probably be a force to reckon with in future books. I love this series; I hope Ms. Murphy keeps them coming.

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Cats and Their Women
Barbara; Taylor, Louise Cohen
Manufacturer: Little, Brown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OU7WSO

Book Description

We are all concerned by the environmental threats facing us today. Environmental issues are a major area of concern for policy makers, industrialists and public groups of many different kinds. While science seems central to our understanding of such threats, the statements of scientists are increasingly open to challenge in this area. Meanwhile, citizens may find themselves labelled as "ignorant" in environmental matters. In Citizen Science Alan Irwin provides a much needed route through the fraught relationship between science, the public and the environmental threat.

Citizen Science: A Study of People, Expertise and Sustainable Development (Environment and Society)

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Citizen Science: A Study of People, Expertise and Sustainable Development (Environment and Society)
Alan Irwin
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MU972A

Book Description

The study of metropolitan political economies in the United States has provided much of the intellectual inspiration for the research of the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University. The readings collected in Polycentricity and Local Public Economies present an overview of the results of this research program on police services and metropolitan governance as well as enduring lessons for institutional analysis and public policy.

Polycentricity and Local Public Economies presents both explorations of broad general concepts and specific empirical analyses. The many interactions between the two modes of analysis provide valuable insights for the reader. Readings in the first section cover basic theoretical concepts and analytical distinctions that apply to the study of institutions generally. The second section includes conceptual pieces specifically addressed to the nature of governance in metropolitan areas, while section three reports on a series of empirical studies of police performance. Section four again broadens the focus to highlight the overall organization of local public economies. The final section discusses conceptual advances that have continuing relevance for research and policy debates.

Contributors include William Blomquist, Kathryn Firmin-Sellers, Roy Gardner, Dele Olowu, Elinor Ostrom, Vincent Ostrom, Amos Sawyer, Edella Schlager, Shui Yan Tang, Wai Fung Lam, and James S. Wunsch.

Michael McGinnis is Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and Co-Associate Director, Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis, Indiana University.

Customer Reviews:

Multiple efforts for complicated local public service.......2000-05-12

For so long time, people have though that centralized, unified and developed bureaucratic system is the most useful and efficient institution to produce and provide public service, even local public service. The efforts of Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University tell us that it is definitely wrong. Such system is among the most wasteful and unefficient systems. After so many years empirical research about local police service and metropolitan governance in USA, they strongly argue that over-lapping jurisdiction and polycentric governance are far more efficient than unified and centralized governance. In terms of its som much innovation, I would like to call it as a creative revolution in both theoretical and practical area of local public econoies. The more I would like to say is that this book has been translated into Chinese and the formal publication is forthcoming.

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The Fast Track series is designed to take applicants who are seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications from the most basic material on each test to the most advanced information. Prospective test takers are supplied with questions that have been used in the FAA's knowledge exams along with an answer key, explanations, and references to quickly improve their comprehension and retention of the test and study materials.

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"Pat, you must be crazy!" was the response from friends when told of Pat Williams's desire to take on the challenge of climbing up Mount Ranier. Think of it! An ordinary guy attempting to climb a mountain used to train those on their quest for Mount Everest.

But Williams climbed the mountain and took some valuable lessons from his treacherous experience. By taking that first leap of faith, he attacked his fears and began an ascent to his dream. He challenges those who want success to be willing to overcome obstacles on the way to their lofty goals.

To tackle those mountains, one must first have the proper tools for the climb. In Secrets from the Mountain, Williams provides tools needed for gaining momentum on the journey. Lessons such as living large, adapting to changing conditions, and giving up the right to complain will challange anyone in their quest for true success.

Customer Reviews:

Exceptional.......2001-11-25

Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic, uses his journey climbing Mt. Rainier as a metaphor for the mountains we all face in our lives. This is a very motivational book featuring many quotes from well known people.

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