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This groundbreaking and authoritative two-volume survey is the first truly comprehensive history of modern Italian architecture and urbanism to appear in any language. Told in lively prose, it recounts more than 250 years of experimentation, creativity, and turmoil that have shaped the landscape of contemporary Italy.
Volume I: The Challenge of Tradition, 1750 1900, explores the dynamic balancing of forces demanded by a reverence for Italy's unparalleled architectural patrimony and a desire for new means of expression and technological innovation. From the neoclassical fantasies of Giovanni Battista Piranesi to the spectacular steeland-glass gallerias of Milan and Naples, it reveals an underappreciated history of richness and complexity.
The Architecture of Modern Italy is exhaustively illustrated with rare period images, new photography, maps, drawings, and plans. With Colin Rowe's Italian Architecture of the 16th Century, it provides a nearly complete overview of the history of Italian architecture.
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Excellent: innovative approach to architecture.......2005-01-07
This book is an excellent resource for the historian or designer interested in tradition's impact on our architecture today. History has always affected all "modern" design, and this book draws valuable links and introduces us to a new way to critique modern architecture.
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Stained Glass: Inspirations and Designs
Terrence Plowright
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Quality users' guides help photographers get the most from their photo equipment. Magic Lantern Guides have sewn bindings and laminated covers for long life. Softbound. 5 x 7-1/2". Approximately 176 pp., fully illustrated in color and black and white.
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Welcome information.......2002-05-28
Having grown up on Instamatics, Discs, and the like, I yearned for a "real" camera. I received a Nikon Nikkormat for Christmas and was suddenly struck with my lack of knowledge. Luckily, I came across this book on Amazon and ordered it immediately.
It's a bit pricey, since only a small section (app. 20 pages) pertains to my particular model, but priceless in terms of my now knowing how to operate my camera efficiently. A welcome addition to my library.
A must for collectors or "classic" photographers.......1999-12-16
I dunno, some folks just have to "dis" every Magic Lantern book that comes out - this one is great for anyone who has or plans to find an older Nikon. I recently got a FG as a "bargin", when I got out this book I found out everything the dealer didn't know! I also used this book to "fix" the self-timer on a F2. Do not buy or use any of these Nikons until you read this book - it can save you time & $$$. Moose, I've got a beer with your name on it!
It's ok...not enough information........1999-10-20
This is a good basic reference, but not something that would replace the owner's manual, and the book states. This particular book does not cover all of the finders in enough detail to be of any real assistance.
nikon fa.......1999-06-26
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A concise description of 6 classic Nikon cameras........1998-11-06
B. Moose Peterson has written a technical but clear summary of the features of 6 older Nikon cameras. In addition to descriptions of the F2, FM, EM, FG, N2000, and N2020 models, he has included complete instructions on the operation of each respective model. Although obviously a fan of Nikons, the author has conveyed an objective summary of the various models. An excellent reference book for collectors or first time buyers of one of these cameras who needs a "how to" manual. Illustrated with sharp photos of each model.
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Sergio Aragone's More Mad Pantomimes
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i want this book.......1998-08-23
i really like sergio aragones work. the problem is all of his books are out of stock. i would really like it if you people at amazon would get a new shipment of his books so i could buy them.i would buy them all. they are some of the funniest books i have ever looked at..
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Professor Thurow once again demonstrates his insights into the global economy and a genius for pithy explanation in this masterful analysis of how the falling of Communism is leading, as inexorably as Continental Drift, to a new form of Capitalism. He identifies the challenges -- and opportunities -- in the shape-shifting of the world economy. His analyses of the rise of the capital of brainpower over traditional physical capital will be of especial interest to Internet users such as yourself. But the entire book is essential reading to anyone interested in our socioeconomic future. Highly recommended!
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Recognized around the world for his views and analysis of the global economy, Lester Thurow presents a provocative look at the future of capitalism. In this New York Times Bestseller, he identifies the many factors responsible for the enormous changes occurring around the globe: the rise of man-made brain-power industries, changing demographics, the impact of a global economy, the lack of a dominant world leader, and the conversion of the communist world to capitalism. With this knowledge, and asserting that the future holds great opportunity for those equipped to weather the storm of change, Thurow helps to chart a course for survival and success in the 21st century.
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Amazing and Fascinating Book !!.......2007-07-22
read capter 11 " economic Instability " , you would have escaped from being hit badly by 1997 " Asian Financial Crisis ".....
Provocative insights into the past and future of capitalism.......2007-05-08
Lester C. Thurow in his book The Future of Capitalism provides a number of provocative insights into the past and future of capitalism. Thurow offers explanations about many factors that are causing global political and economic change. These include the shift to knowledge-based industries, large shifts in demographics resulting from immigration, the end of communism, the global economy, and the lack of a dominant economic, political or military power. Global change is occurring at a rapid pace. Thurow's insights help provide a viewpoint of the potential course for capitalism during the next century.
Thurow recognizes that an emerging world economy is being driven by a shift to knowledge workers or "man-made brainpower industries", decreasing transportation costs, and a rapidly improving communications network. This enables work to flow wherever it can be done at the lowest cost. Second and third world workers perform low-skilled tasks at a fraction of the cost of low-skilled workers in developed parts of the world. Knowledge workers readily travel and communicate to manage work regardless of where it is done. Geographic boundaries are breaking down and David Ricardo's theories about comparative advantage are taking on added meaning. National governments struggle to control what are now global enterprises that can readily set up shop wherever the political and regulatory climate is most favorable to their business. What is less clear is Thurow's analysis of the trade deficit in relation to his view on the global economy. He thinks that the U.S. trade deficit is a problem and that we cannot continue to run a trade deficit, which seems true. Thurow proposes, as a solution, some form of ration coupon with Japan, which appears to be protectionism for the U.S. economy. Thurow's view of a global economy seems conflicted by his concern over maintaining national economies through protectionism.
Thurow also provides an intriguing view of the future where no dominant economic, political, or military power is able to regulate economic actions. Who will be able to regulate corporate activities and provide for fair competition in the future? Who will be able to deal with externalities? Will we end up with mammoth international monopolies and oligopolies? These are just some of the questions that arise when considering Thurow's view of the future. Thurow provides few answers to these questions. Instead, he paints bleak pictures of a depressing return to the Dark Ages.
Thurow offers several other interesting and controversial insights. He declares that inflation is a "distinct volcano" and that Greenspan (note that Thurow's book was published in 1996) should not be overly preoccupied with controlling it. He claims that capitalism has no mechanism to ensure research and investment for the long-term, which could lead to stagnation without government involvement. He offers interesting views on the aging demographic and our ability to absorb the associated social costs by what amounts to a transfer of wealth to an elderly population. Thurow foreshadows a rise in religious fundamentalism driven by uncertainty in economic and social systems.
The Future of Capitalism is more relevant today than when it was published in 1996. Globalization has increased driven by political changes and technological advances. Many of the issues and insights raised by Thurow around demographics, immigration, falling wages, and the trade deficit are a more disruptive and destabilizing force in the current world economy. A big question remains. Will capitalism prevail because there is no other "ism" out there as an alternate social construct; or, will capitalism ultimately be replaced by another social construct as the invisible hand of capitalism fails on a global scale?
Good, but has some absurds and is a little outdated.......2006-06-28
I read this book here in Brazil.This book has many good facts and is good to read.About Cingapore's pension sistem, the author is 100% agree.About old times Bismark's sistem(used in Brazil, USA,etc.) the author tells us that, these sistems are doomed to be a failure in the future.
This book also has some absurds.On chapter 7, the author claims that, any other country in world's history was so powerfull as USA, in 1990 decade.Nonsense.Between 1945 and 1949, USA had atomic monopoly and his GDP was bigger than all rest of the world together.Again, also on chapter 7, this book claims that after the end of USSR, the oil from the gulf now isn't essential.Nonsense.Persian Gulf has about 65% of oil in the world.And we must know that there's a link between oil price in the world.If the oil's price exported by Brazil rises, than the oil's price from Algeria, Angola and Iran will, also rises too.
Another reviewer of this book claims that this book is USSR's friend.Nonsense.Even forgeting the genocide of about 70,000,000 people made by eugenicists/communists such as Lenin, Trotsky, Lazar Kaganovich,etc. ,this book never claims that socialism is a way to help any country, in his development.Also I must tell you, that this book, also is a little outdated today.
Be wary of an author scorned........2004-06-08
It is so sad how wrong someone can be proven over and over again and still, he/she is rewarded, called a genius and is allowed to teach our youth. Here is a quote from the author: "Can economic command significantly... accelerate the growth process? The remarkable performance of the Soviet Union suggests that it can... Today the Soviet Union is a country whose economic achievements bear comparison with those of the United States." This was in 1989, just shortly before the Societ Union collapsed. Unfortunately, being this wrong in economics gives one awards and allows you to teach college students while being described a genius. Sad. Mr. Thurow may be a 'genius', but geniuses can be wrong too.
Packed With Knowledge!.......2004-05-06
This is a particularly important book for two types of people to read: those who believe economic instability and inequality will lead capitalism to implode (they're wrong); and those who believe the economic engine of capitalism is running just fine, especially in the United States, and simply needs to be left alone by meddling do-gooders, thank you (they are wrong too). Neither view is realistic. Lester C. Thurow is quite well suited to explain why. He is practically a brand name on national television, known for making more sense of the economy than anyone could possibly expect from a dean at MIT. Although Thurow wrote this book in 1996, the trade deficit, the skewed distribution of revenue and the disparity between rich and poor continue to demonstrate the validity of his conclusion that fewer and fewer can get more and more for only so long. We highly recommend his insightful analysis, wishing only that Thurow proposed deeper solutions for the problems he so ably diagnosed.
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Capitalism Today and Capitalism Tomorrow
Ilya Stavinsky
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The book shows how contemporary capitalism will be transformed into tomorrow's capitalism, called Social Capital, and what the capitalist state should do to facilitate and to speed up this transition.
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Title: Agresividad en tiempos de guerra. (Gestion de Carteras).(Articulo breve)
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Title: Alto nivel de revalorizacion, bajo nivel de riesgo. (Gestion de Carteras).(cartera modelo de Renta 4 Gestora)(incluye notas sobre su oferta de fondos )
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Title: Cartera con un fondo garantizado. (Gestion De Carteras).(fondos garantizados como centro de carteras de inversion )
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Title: Carteras convencionales sin riesgo cambiario. (Gestion de Carteras).
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Title: Carteras que baten a los fondos mixtos. (Gestion de Carteras).(consejos sobre inversion )
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Title: Correccion del riesgo diversificando. (Gestion de Carteras).
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Title: David Perez de Albeniz: responsable de gestion alternativa de Tressis: "Por valoraciones, seguros y 'utilities' continuan siendo muy atractivos".(incluye consejos sobre inversion )(Entrevista)
Author: Nacho Gonzalez
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Title: Dolar y renta variable con bajo riesgo. (Gestion de Carteras).
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Title: El riesgo en terminos comparativos. (Gestion de Carteras).(riesgos en la administracion de carteras )
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Title: En busca de rentabilidad. (Gestion de Carteras).
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Wörterbuch Personal- und Bildungswesen / Dictionary of Personnel and Educational Terms: Deutsch-Englisch / English-German
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This dictionary contains the most essential terminology for areas such as wages and salaries, social affairs, pension-relevant matters, health insurance, transfers, promotions, as well as social welfare legislation and regulations governing industrial relations. It addresses
- staff in HR-departments
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Thoroughly revised and expanded, this dictionary contains some 9,000 entries in either language. It is a comprehensive collection of the most important terminology in the fields of Personnel and Education.
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Unemployment in Open Economies: A Search Theoretic Analysis (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems)
Pia Weiß
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Unemployment in Open Economies studies how domestic labour markets are influenced by a changing international environment. It combines the recently developed search and matching models with standard models of international trade. By this method, the reader gains new insights in the ongoing debate on how globalisation can affect unemployment.
The author develops a collection of models showing that globalisation can be one reason for long-known and well-documented phenomenons on the labour market. She puts emphasis on country differences by studying the role of individual risk behavior and the wage setting on the unemployment level.
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