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This second volume of the ASTD Reference Guide, Third Edition, is intended to provide a context for the Workplace Learning and Performace (WLP) field, to expand on the roles and competencies described in ASTD Models for Workplace Learning and Performance, and to provide readers with the resources for enacting those roles and demonstrating those competencies. This book provides background information on the WLP field and guides the reader to many references of the literature of the WLP field. Those interesed in professional WLP work will find this book both useful as a desk reference as a broad introduction to the field. Academicians will find this book suitable as a textbook for courses in WLP. Sold as a two volume set only.

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The first in-depth textbook of its kind, this resource deals solely with the comparative anatomy and physiology of exotic species small mammals, reptiles, and birds. For these commonly encountered species, it highlights clinical considerations for veterinary treatment. The book is heavily illustrated with clear line diagrams, radiographs, and color illustrations, explaining clearly the functioning of exotic species.

Structure and Function of Domestic Animals

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Structure and Function of Domestic Animals
W. Bruce Currie
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Structure and Function of Domestic Animals provides a solid introduction to the functional anatomy of domestic animals. The author covers general principles, phenomena, and mechanisms and then supports this information by providing concrete examples, giving you a working understanding of the biology of animals. Line drawings, tables, and text boxes provide supplemental information. The author examines the functions of animals from the basic to the complex. The pragmatic application of these principles allows for the raising and caring for animals with the appropriate regard for their welfare. He covers morphology, myology, electrophysiology, endocrinology, comparative anatomy, metabolism, cell growth and development, and reproductive mechanisms. The mechanism and phenomena described in this book will introduce you to the flexibility or plasticity of normal animal function. The author's pedagogical writing style clearly delineates normal function and abnormal function. Structure and Function of Domestic Animals explores many of the seemingly endless examples of the ways in which animals apply the fundamental principles of chemistry and physics to preserve their integrity. It gives you an insightful overview to a very broad subject.

A treatise on agriculture: Suited to the soil and climate of Ireland : comprehending the nature, properties, and improvement of soils, the structure, functions, ... of the domestic animals of the farm

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A treatise on agriculture: Suited to the soil and climate of Ireland : comprehending the nature, properties, and improvement of soils, the structure, functions, ... of the domestic animals of the farm
John Sproule
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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Big Cats: A Portrait of the Animal World

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Who wants to be a large cat? Lion, tiger, or jaguar, anyone?
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Who wants to be a large cat? Lion, tiger, or jaguar, anyone?.......2005-07-19

This book is quite good and well written. I like it very much. The information is perfect for anyone who wants to learn and the photos are absolutely stunning. I thank amazon.com for this and for the many reccomendations they've given me. As a matter of fact, quite a few are things I'd like. Oh, yeah, back to the book. I liked it all through and through, and the only reason I don't give it five stars is that it could have used a few more jaguar pictures. Whatever, it is a grand book and I will own it for all time.

Big Cats.......2002-01-13

This 80-page book is filled with amazing photographs of big cats. It provides an over-view of big cat anatomy, and goes on to explain the individual characteristics of the major big cat species, from tigers to bobcats to ocelots. I also just love the variety and beauty of the pictures.

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The Act of Pitching by Bagonzi

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The Act of Pitching: A Tutorial for All Levels by a Master Technician-Detailing Every Aspect of Pitching
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Coaches of youth players and big leaguers as well as individuals seeking to step up their game will learn what it takes to become an accomplished pitcher in this updated manual. Following a step-by-step approach, this handbook provides precise pitching instruction, state-of-the-art conditioning and training programs utilized by today’s pitching technicians, and techniques for mastering the mental aspects of the game. The lessons move through the basics and include an expansive section on the finer details of pitching grips to more advanced aspects—the mechanics of pitching a fastball, changing speeds to win, the use of relievers, how to pitch from strength, and how to stop a homerun barrage—and advice on finding the right strategy for each pitcher.

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The Act of Pitching by Bagonzi.......2007-03-29

This book should be mandatory reading for any coach who is going to impact a pitcher's throwing abilities. This book breaks down pitcher's mechanics and it's not just a pass over look. They're really stressed to 1) help avoid injury and to 2)maximize performance. Mental attitude needed to play the game, along with strength and conditioning, and so much more. It would be ideal for young men, whether a pitcher or fielder, to read and to see the exercises created to improve or adjust different parts of the throwing process.
If you need a book to to identify elements of being a pitcher and to also visually identify them too.... this book is for you!

Excellent Pitching Book for All Levels.......2007-03-09

The best pitching book I've read. It covers in detail all aspects of pitching and provides excellent photos and text descriptions. A book that can be applied to all age groups and levels from little league to the pros. Covers left and right handed pitching with grips, diagrams and exercises for pitching and conditioning. As thorough and complete a book on pitching as one would want. It leaves no question or concept about pitching unanswered.

Complete Guide.......2007-02-10

I have an eighth grader that has been helped, and will continue to be helped, by this comprehensive guide for pitchers. It is a book that can be read cover to cover, or used as a reference book where you just take the information that is needed at the moment. Either way, the information is presented in a concise yet complete way. I highly recommend this guide.

Best Pitching Book - Period.......2004-12-17

I have read/watched dozens of books and DVDs and attended several clinics in my quest to help my sons become better pitchers. This is far and away the most comprehensive pitching instruction I have ever seen. I was amazed at how thick this book was when it arrived - almost 400 pages, with hundreds of pictures. Dr. Bagonzi explains everthing in great detail. I have never seen anyone spend as much time on the finer details of pitching grips, for example. But all the information in usable - the author does a very good job of explaining things clearly and concisely. I never felt as if I was lost in minutia, as I have with other instructional materials.

It is very easy to spend hundreds of dollars on one-or-another guru's pitching instruction program. I know - I have done it myself. And while I think some of these programs are worth every penny, at under $20, there is NOTHING that can beat the value of this book.

One caveat: if you happen to be in the camp that believes long toss, weighted balls, strength training, pushing off the rubber, etc. are bad, then you will probably disagree with much of what the author has to say. Although he has been around a while, Dr. Bagonzi is on the leading edge of such techniques and training concepts, and is a big proponent of some ideas that a few people may find controversial. I personally have had great success with these techniques, and see only a couple hold outs among the contemporary pitching "gurus" who disagree. However, fair warning if you happen to be one of them (or one of their disciples). By the way, Dr. Bagonzi recognizes these areas of controversy, and is very respectful of those who might disagree.

Bottom line recommendation: if you only buy one pitching program, make it this book.

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When Bee and her older brother Jacky were younger, they used to play a game in the woods near their grandparents' house. It was a war game in which Bee always played the wounded, and Jacky always played the savior: Bee "waited for Jacky to save her. Jacky called for more backup on his walkie-talkie, screamed out orders to the medics.... Then, after thrashing through the underbrush to get to where Bee had fallen, he dragged her to safety. He told her she would be all right, whatever wounds she had envisioned, however much blood had been lost."

Now it's 1975. Bee and Jacky are 14 and 17, and the family is preparing to return to the grandparents' home for a visit. But Jacky refuses to go, and Bee can't envision going back without her big brother. So the teens stay home alone for the weekend. After reminiscing about the time spent at her grandparents', Bee suddenly remembers that the scenes she and Jacky used to play out were actually much more than a game--part of the routine included Jacky lying on top of her and rocking back and forth. Bee's realization brings with it a flood of confusion and horror, all hauntingly displayed in the young girl's vivid hallucinations: "She saw a network of roots traveling across up and down [her back], balls and knots pushing up, hard and gnarled.... [She] ran her fingers into her hair, squeezed it at the roots until pine needles rained out and delicately fell around her feet, onto the bedspread."

Carolyn Coman, author of What Jamie Saw, a National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honor book, portrays Bee's conflicting emotions--anger, shame, love, fear, and arousal--with exquisite grace and sparse, incisive prose. The ending is far from that of a made-for-TV movie about incest--there is no tidy summary, no panoramic cut to the sun rising on the suburbs, but there is transformation here, and forgiveness, and light. --Brangien Davis

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The stunning new novel from Newbery Honor winner Carolyn Coman

Years after the return of their seriously wounded father from Vietnam, 13-year-old Bee Cooney and her older brother, Jacky, still bear their own scars--the result of a childhood spent entangled with each other as they fought to cope with their losses. The memories have not faded. On Labor Day weekend, when their parents are away, Bee and Jacky return to the shameful games of their childhood--and destroy, then transform, their lives. With mastery and grace, multiple award-winner Carolyn Coman has created a novel that looks deep into the heart of one particular family.

"Proves Coman's extraordinary talent for creating complex images with simple words and her remarkable ability to elicit sympathy for all the characters...A fierce, intriguing novel, not easily forgotten." --Booklist

"Brilliantly written...This is neither an easy book to read nor does it suggest any neat resolutions. What Coman does offer, masterfully, is honesty, compassion, and even a glimmer of hope." --School Library Journal

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Very Confusing.......2002-12-29

The writer's way of telling the story was confusing .Like when Bee supposely sees jacky being mauled by a bear and then we find she imagine it.The book is very difficult to follow and at times very fustrating.For Me this was a very disappionting read

WHAT IS THE AUTHER TRYING TO SAY?.......2001-08-21

I AM QUITE CONFUSED BY THIS BOOK bee and jackie. I AM 25 Y. OLD, BUT WHAT IS SAID IN THIS BOOK IS NOTHING. "AT NIGHT HE OPENS THE DOOR AND LAYS ON TOP OF HER COVERS MOVING". WHAT IS SHE TRYING TO SAY? SHE NEEDS TO BE MORE DESCRIPTIVE AND TO THE POINT, SHE KIND OF GOES WAY AROUND IT. THE BOOK IS WAY TO SHORT FOR READING AND IN THE END IT LEAVES YOU HAINGING THERE.

Uuum, Okay...........2000-07-20

I'm not really sure what the author is trying to say, or to whom she is writing. The average 14-year-old, attempting to read this book, is going to be a little confused, I think.There is a lot of well-described pain,but very little explanation as to how Bee's situation began, and how her feelings became everyday enough for her to accept them as normal. Granted, the book is disturbing, and I admire the author's passionate understanding of an incest victim's pain and confusion.

Moving book.......2000-01-03

This was a very moving and lyrical book. It's unusual style of writing made it difficult to read at times but it was well worth the effort. It presented Bee's story without moralizing leaving the reader to draw their own conclusions. Just because a previous reader found this book to be disturbing doesn't mean it is bad. It is an intensely disturbing book that will change the way you see sexual abuse and insest.

Moving book.......2000-01-03

This was a very moving and lyrical book. Its unusual style of writing made it difficult to read at times but it was well worth the effort. It presented Bee's story without moralizing leaving the reader to draw their own conclusions. It is an intensely disturbing book that will change the way you see sexual abuse and insest.

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