Architecture of the Night: The Illuminated Building (Architecture)

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The art of architectural floodlighting, which first came into existence at the beginning of the 20th century, has seen a worldwide renaissance in recent years. "Architecture of the Night" ia a fascinating, in-depth, and richly illustrated account of the history of architectural illumination in American and European cities.

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Architecture of the Night.......2004-04-18

A century of architectural illumination-mostly of skyscrapers and expositions-that blooms in darkness. The development of electrical power preceded the modern movement and was brilliantly exploited in the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the 1889 Paris fair that was centered on the Eiffel Tower. But it enjoyed its heyday in the 1920s and 1930s, most notably in the US and Germany, and Neumann, a professor of architecture at Brown, has chronicled both with equal insight. Many of the period images are breathtaking, and inspiring work is still being done. (Michael Webb is the book reviewer for LA Architect magazine.)

Architecture of the Night : The Illuminated Building

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Architecture of the Night : The Illuminated Building
Dietrich; Champa, Kermit Swiler Neumann
Manufacturer: Prestel Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OM3D94

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Join Joy Sterling on a stroll through the vineyards and gardens of California's Iron Horse Vineyards, into her kitchen and to her table. Filled with charming anecdotes, a year's worth of news from the grapevine, and imaginative menus and recipes, this is a delightful window into her life as wine lover, epicure, philosopher, and hostess.

Vintage Feasting
February 14. The vineyards are asleep. Our Valentine's Day feast is fresh, cracked Dungeness crab soup cooked with Fumé Blanc, served with garlic mayonnaise and bubbly....

In settings suffused with the scents of Giverny-like gardens, Joy shares secrets of tasting and cooking with wine, reveals her own experiments with menus and vintages, and explains why certain pairings of food and wine endure. And she exults in life's surprises, like the magical cluster of rare morels that appeared one day under a century-old Douglas fir and became an exotic ragout.

Whether it's savoring the intense aromas of crushed violets in a young Cabernet Sauvignon; recalling a culinary adventure at Paul Bocuse's restaurant; drinking in the Provence scents of zinnias and lavenders; or concocting a Halloween dinner of turban squash, Vintage Feasting is a treasure of fascinating lore, succulent menus, memorable wines -- and a zest for enjoying life that leaves us refreshed, delighted, and inspired anew.

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A great story of a true winemaking family!.......1998-08-23

I have read this book twice and enjoyed it the second time as much as the first. It helped a little that I have been to Iron Horse twice and have met Joy, Forrest and Lawerance, but it truly an enjoyable book. I can't wait for her next one!

Wine (The Good cook, techniques & recipes)

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Wine (The Good cook, techniques & recipes)
Time-Life Books
Manufacturer: Time Life Education
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0809429675

Spells for Good Times: Making Dull Days Sparkle (Spells For...)

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Spells for Good Times: Making Dull Days Sparkle (Spells For...)
Lauren White
Manufacturer: M Q Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 1840721286

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This absorbing collection of magic spells and potions will make even the dullest day shine. Each beautifully illustrated spell includes easy-to-follow instructions and details about its intentions. Inventive charms include the Magic Blanket spell, which creates feelings of warmth and reassurance.

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How to Make Money in Stocks
William J. O'Neil
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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How to Make Money Selling Stocks Short (Wiley Trading)

ASIN: B000EYQ97K

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America is the world's leader in successful new, entrepreneurial companies. As an investor, you should develop the skills and acquire the knowledge necessary to recognize and invest in the fast-growning, innovative companies that comprise our New America. This book will help you learn how to buy and when to sell.

Beyond Mere Survival A Crash Course in Making a Living Without Making Wages (including Strategies for Living a Good Life in Hard Times)

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Beyond Mere Survival A Crash Course in Making a Living Without Making Wages (including Strategies for Living a Good Life in Hard Times)
William J Larsen
Manufacturer: Lalihot Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000MPPNKU

Don't hibernate: the best time to sell a pool in the Sunbelt is ... now. Here's why off-season construction is good for business.(MAKING NEWS) : An article from: Pool & Spa News

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Don't hibernate: the best time to sell a pool in the Sunbelt is ... now. Here's why off-season construction is good for business.(MAKING NEWS) : An article from: Pool & Spa News
Shabnam Mogharabi
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital

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For His Good Pleasure - Bedside Manna' - F. Jean Hesse

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For His Good Pleasure - Bedside Manna' - F. Jean Hesse
F. Jean Hesse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0967691907

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Unread oversized paperback w/very -minor shelf wear (back coer lower corner crease) - author signed copy - Poems that Edify, Disciple & Encourage

A Good Time with Santa Claus: A Merry Making Cantata for Christmas

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A Good Time with Santa Claus: A Merry Making Cantata for Christmas
Clarence A. Murch
Manufacturer: David C. Cook Publishing
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Binding: Paperback
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How to Get a Good Degree: Making the Most of Your Time at University

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How to Get a Good Degree: Making the Most of Your Time at University
Phil Race
Manufacturer: Open University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Dogs Don't Eat Dessert (Peanuts Collector Series)
Charles M. Schulz
Manufacturer: Topper Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Peanuts | Comic Strips | Comics & Graphic Novels | Subjects | Books
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Dogs Don't Eat Dessert
Charles M. Schultz
Manufacturer: Topper Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OV914Q

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A great Reference source.......2003-03-27

This almanac uses 50 performance indicators to compare financial information on 192 industries. Industries included in this reference work include agricultural production, coal mining, ship and boat building, electrical contractors, fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing, and furniture and related product information. The information listed on these industries is in numerical format and includes revenue (such as net sales, rents, roytalties) operating costs (such as taxes paid, advertising, operating margin) and selected financial ratios (such as total asset turnover, inventory turnover, cash flow to total debt). ....

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This report provides a collection of statistical data and forecasts on the upholstered furniture industry in Britain. It contains information on the value of manufacturers' deliveries for all sectors of this market. The report also covers distribution channels, advertising and trade exhibitions. Major important manufacturers are profiled.

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The Uk Market for Upholstered Furniture

Manufacturer: Aktrin Research Institute
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Binding: Plastic Comb

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ASIN: 189433096X

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UK Upholstered Furniture and Bed Market

Manufacturer: Aktrin Furniture Research
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1894330366

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The combined value of the beds and upholstery markets in the United Kingdom is estimated to be worth around £1.5bn msp in 1999. 1997 saw an upsurge in spending on household furniture, mainly resulting from building society 'windfall' spending. 1998 was a more difficult year, compounded by the effect of a decline in consumer confidence, against a background of global economic difficulties. However, 1999 has shown some recovery in the second half due to the improving housing market. There is attractive growth for some sectors e.g., leather upholstery, sofa beds and metal bedsteads, but divans, 3 piece suites, and single beds are suffering under a declining market share.

UK Upholstered Furniture and Bed Market Report 2004

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UK Upholstered Furniture and Bed Market Report 2004
Aktrin Furniture Information Center , and Ama
Manufacturer: Aktrin AND AMA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1894960270
Release Date: 2005-02-01

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Thsi report provides a comprehensive review of the UK Upholstered Furniture & Beds Market. Its views are incisive and thought provoking. Key sectors of the upholstered furniture covered in this study include: 3 piece suites, Sofas, and armchairs, Action furniture, and sofa beds. The Bedding market is subdivided in: Divan sets, Bedsteads, Matresses, and Other products (e.g. bunk beds, waterbeds, futons). A review of recent trends, interpretation of current developments and future prospects are described in great detail.

Uk Upholstered Furniture & Bed Market, 2002

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Uk Upholstered Furniture & Bed Market, 2002
Ama Research
Manufacturer: Aktrin Furniture Research
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 189433079X

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This book explores the ways in which gender informs the definition and organization of management work, with specific attention to marketing. Drawing on original case studies, Chalmers examines how marketing personnel in particular firms appeal to valued and emotionally charged masculine meanings and identifications in their efforts to define the boundaries of their work activity and to establish marketing's managerial credentials against the claims of competing management occupations. By focusing on this interpenetration of masculinity projects and managerial politics, the study breaks new ground, illustrating that gender is a particularly flexible and potent resource for use in the competitive struggles shaping what management is, who manages, and how. Through the use of detailed case studies, the author takes a thorough look at the way marketing departments have emerged within companies and how marketing personnel have tried to carve out a niche for themselves by using gendered discursive techniques. The use of such strategies is aimed at securing a more crucial management role within a company, structuring boundaries and internal divisions of marketing work, shaping how various tasks are consolidated into marketing jobs, and creating distinct realms of masculine and feminine activity. As more and more women enter the field of marketing, they must navigate their way through this gendered terrain where marketers are expected to be assertive and forceful and women are expected to be feminene and supportive. Chalmers carefully traces these management politics and gendering processes in an effort to explain how gender informs the definition and organization of managing work.

Marketing Masculinities: Gender and Management Politics in Marketing Work (Contributions in Labor Studies)

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Marketing Masculinities: Gender and Management Politics in Marketing Work (Contributions in Labor Studies)
Lee V. Chalmers
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTQB7I

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