The Handbook of Economic Sociology, Second Edition
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  • A great overview of economic sociology
The Handbook of Economic Sociology, Second Edition

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The Handbook of Economic Sociology, Second Edition is the most comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of economic sociology available. The first edition, copublished in 1994 by Princeton University Press and the Russell Sage Foundation as a synthesis of the burgeoning field of economic sociology, soon established itself as the definitive presentation of the field, and has been widely read, reviewed, and adopted. Since then, the field of economic sociology has continued to grow by leaps and bounds and to move into new theoretical and empirical territory.

The second edition, while being as all-embracing in its coverage as the first edition, represents a wholesale revamping. Neil Smelser and Richard Swedberg have kept the main overall framework intact, but nearly two-thirds of the chapters are new or have new authors. As in the first edition, they bring together leading sociologists as well as representatives of other social sciences. But the thirty chapters of this volume incorporate many substantial thematic changes and new lines of research--for example, more focus on international and global concerns, chapters on institutional analysis, the transition from socialist economies, organization and networks, and the economic sociology of the ancient world. The Handbook of Economic Sociology, Second Edition is the definitive resource on what continues to be one of the leading edges of sociology and one of its most important interdisciplinary adventures. It is a must read for all faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates doing work in the field.

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5 out of 5 stars A great overview of economic sociology.......2000-05-02

This is an excellent handbook. Both the organization of the book and the contents of each chapter provide a precise and complete state-of the-art of economic sociology.
Unofficial Guide to Getting a Divorce, Second Edition
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    Unofficial Guide to Getting a Divorce, Second Edition
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    The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line!

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    The Newly Independent States of Eurasia: Handbook of Former Soviet Republics
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      The Newly Independent States of Eurasia: Handbook of Former Soviet Republics
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      This new edition features up-to-date statistical profiles of each of the republics that emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union, covering demography, government, education, economics, geography, and communications, based on the most recent and reliable sources available. Each profile is followed by a succinct summary of that country's geography and history, a map, and an analysis of its current political, cultural, and economic issues. The book also contains general maps of various regions, a detailed glossary, extensive bibliographies, and a thoroughly cross-referenced index.

      A Strategic Model of Temporary Staffing (Garland Studies in the History of American Labor)
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        This book examines the relationship between competitive strategies and the use of temporary employees. An organization's choice of strategy (i.e. how it will compete against others in its industry) is predicted to impact its decision to use temporary workers. The study shows that firms differ in their competitive strategies and their respective use of temporary employment, which in turn impacts organizational performance. This study attempts to model the effects of strategy on the nature of jobs within the organization and the subsequent appropriateness of using temporary workers.

        Membrane Transport in Plants Annual Plant Reviews, Volume Fifteen (Annual Plant Reviews)
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          Research in to membrane transport has advanced rapidly in recent years, following the availability of new biophysical techniques, the integration of structural and molecular approaches, and developments in molecular genomics. With an expanding population, agricultural production is pushed increasingly into marginal areas, promoting interest in the genetic engineering of crop species to cope with these conditions. Membrane Transport in Plants provides on overview of our current understanding of plant membrane transport in the light of recent developments. The volume is directed at researchers and professionals in plant cell biology, biochemistry and physiology.

          Celestial navigation: A step-by-step procedure for the complete idiot
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            K Kenny
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            Self-Taught Navigation: Ten Easy Steps to Master Celestial Navigation
            Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
            • A live saver
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            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars A live saver.......2003-03-21

            I pulled this book off the shelf when I was halfway between the Galapagos Islands and the Marquesas Islands when my sat-nav had failed. By following Kittredge's straightforward lessons my landfall was right on time and right on spot. What a relief that was! My hats off to the author. A great book that should be onboard any yacht going offshore. Thanks a million.

            4 out of 5 stars Self-taught Navigation.......2001-10-22

            If you are planning on sailing across an ocean, you should have this book on board. All sailors these days are going to have electronic navigation on board, but most of us will also have a sextant on board just in case the electronics fail. Well if that should happen you want this no-nonsense book with you. It gives you just what you need to pick up a sextant, nautical almanac and the HO249 and find out where you are.

            4 out of 5 stars easy how-to for celestial navigation.......1998-12-21

            the best simple and to the point how-to book of celestial navigation that I have found (and i've looked pretty hard). Doesn't cover some of the harder concepts and doesn't explain theory so much as a quick "get hands on sextant approach".
            Celestial Navigation Step by Step
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              Warren Norville
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              Celestial Navigation: Step by Step
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                    Earth First!: Environmental Apocalypse (Religion and Politics)
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                    • Excellent Guide for Beginning Eco-Terrorists
                    Earth First!: Environmental Apocalypse (Religion and Politics)
                    Martha F. Lee
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                    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide for Beginning Eco-Terrorists.......2000-05-03

                    Are you sick of waiting around while our governments allow corporations to ravage our world's natural resources and uneducated people to overpopulate the planet until it is entirely uninhabitable? Do you want to take a, ahem, more proactive approach to environmental activism? If you answered yes and yes, then this book is an excellent start. It covers many of the basic ideas for the beginning eco-terrorist. Go green!

                    L. L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook
                    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                    • Great book
                    • Excellent Book to Start Your Fly Fishing
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                    • Excellent beginner's guide
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                    L. L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook
                    Dave Whitlock
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                    ASIN: 1558214372

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                    The name L. L. Bean is acknowledged as being the tops in outdoor gear. This handbook justifiably bears that brand. A handsomely illustrated Text enhanced with photographs, Dave Whitlock's book covers the Zen of fly fishing, the craft or how-to, the strategies for various fish, how to "read" both fish and stream, and describes the art of tying various flies, and the latest in fly- fishing attire. Whitlock addresses both fresh- and saltwater considerations, the ethics of fishing, and has compiled an excellent list of publications and organizations of interest to the fisher.

                    Book Description

                    This new all-color and updated edition of the famous L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook is based on the methods time-tested in the Bean Fly Fishing Schools.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars Great book.......2007-06-03

                    This is a great book for a beginner (like me). I learned to cast using it. It has a great section on how to diagnose a bad cast and fix it. Plus, there is a short section on how to tie a fly.

                    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Book to Start Your Fly Fishing.......2006-04-16

                    Whitlock's book is one of the best (the other being Rosenbauer's Orvis book) introductions to the sport of fly fishing. The Whitlock illustrations are always great, and the information is top-notch. You will find out everything you need from fly lines to fly rods to knots to basic flies. Don't be fooled by the "L.L.Bean" title--it nowhere promotes their products. An excellent book overall. As an added note, the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Bass Handbook is mostly a rehash of this book.

                    5 out of 5 stars An "if you could have only One" book.......2005-05-03

                    This is Prime Whitlock - and he is good. If you bought only one "How to git 'er done" flyfishing book, ever, you couldn't go wrong with the L.L. Bean Flyfishing Handbook.

                    5 out of 5 stars Excellent beginner's guide.......2005-03-02

                    After reviewing dozen of books, I decided to purchase and use this as my primary self-teaching tool. Surprisingly, I was able to learn the basics of casting from this book. I did get some instruction but was too eager to wait for that route. Once I showed up for a lesson, I was told my cast was quite impressive for a beginner; that was the result of this book. I also initially had qualms with the what-I-thought were overly complicated knots given as examples for connecting flies, leaders, tippets, etc. However, after losing several flies, leaders, and tippets from using other knots, I have followed the advice in the book with significantly more success. Overall, I would say there is no better introduction to this wonderful and satisfying hobby. After reading it, you can safely walk in to your local fly shop without feeling like an idiot. Highly reccomended.After reviewing dozen of books, I decided to purchase and use this as my primary self-teaching tool. Surprisingly, I was able to learn the basics of casting from this book. I did get some instruction but was too eager to wait for that route. Once I showed up for a lesson, I was told my cast was quite impressive for a beginner; that was the result of this book. I also initially had qualms with the what-I-thought were overly complicated knots given as examples for connecting flies, leaders, tippets, etc. However, after losing several flies, leaders, and tippets from using other knots, I have followed the advice in the book with significantly more success. Overall, I would say there is no better introduction to this wonderful and satisfying hobby. After reading it, you can safely walk in to your local fly shop without feeling like an idiot. Highly recommended.

                    4 out of 5 stars Good first book.......2003-11-09

                    This was my first introduction to fly fishing recommended by a local fly shop. Assembling tackle and tying basic knots is covered in-depth, with lots of great pictures. Casting is also covered pretty well and includes a problem and solution section.
                    Overall, I'm very pleased with this book. After reading it, I didn't feel like a total idiot when talking to our local fishing guru at the fly shop. I wish the book had more in the way of fishing tactics, like how to actually catch fish.
                    L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook (L. L. Bean)
                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                    • Excellent Instruction Manual!!!
                    • Exceptional Instruction
                    • Excellent Fly Casting Instructions and Wonderful Photos
                    L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook (L. L. Bean)
                    Macauley Lord
                    Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
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                    Book Description

                    The L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook is a compact and effective guide to better fly casting, whether you have never cast a fly or it is your twentieth year of fly fishing. This authoritative guide will benefit casters at all levels, with detailed sections on: the eleven habits of highly effective casters; the basic four-part cast; the essential roll cast; false casting; getting more distance; casting into the wind; double hauling; and other special techniques.

                    The methods in the L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook are for all fly fishers who want to cast with more skill and effectiveness; it will help you come closer to making that perfect cast. (7 X 10, 136 pages, color photos)

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Instruction Manual!!!.......2002-08-02

                    This is one of the best instruction manuals, on any subject, period. The narrative is concise and easy to understand, and their are plenty of photographs to illustrate the narratives. I can't think of any other book that will get you started. I'm a beginner myself, and I've even taken a class with an instructor. This book was even more helpful! BUY IT!

                    5 out of 5 stars Exceptional Instruction.......2002-05-22

                    After having taken a Fly Fishing course at which Macauley was an instructor, I purchased his book on fly casting.
                    Macauley manages to pour his knowledge out onto these pages with as much clarity as he presents in person. With wit and ease, he presents the reader with the tools to learn fly casting, if a novice; and to greatly improve existing skills if a seasoned fly fisherman...or woman.
                    It'd been an honor and deep pleasure to witness his graceful, pure zen-like casting in person, and a continued joy to pour over his advice on paper.
                    Enjoy this book and keep it amongst your key handbooks/guides to this great lifeslyle - Fly Fishing.

                    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Fly Casting Instructions and Wonderful Photos.......2000-04-01

                    I just purchased this book last weekend and have found it to be an EXCELLENT instruction manual on fly casting. I've been flyfishing for a couple of years and have been frustrated by how difficult casting with a fly rod can be. This book has simple to follow casting techniques which are backed up by excellent photos. I have found the photo layouts particularly helpful since they show side by side photos showing poor technique and effective casting technique. I found that Mr. Lord's directions improved my casting distance and accuracy (in my backyard) after only one evening spent reading this book.

                    Each chapter in the book ends with a detailed descriptions explaining how to troubleshoot common casting casting problems, again supported by nice explanations and photos to illustrate the points being made.

                    Overall, I feel this was money well spent! This book is definately going to help make flyfishing more enjoyable and hopefully more productive...
                    L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Striped Bass Handbook (L. L. Bean)
                    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                    • L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Stripped Bass Handbook
                    • Detailed techniques ina visually-attractive presentation
                    • An excellent, concise book on flyrodding for stripers
                    L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Striped Bass Handbook (L. L. Bean)
                    Brad Burns
                    Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
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                    ASIN: 1558217363

                    Book Description

                    Practical and expert advice on how to fly fish for American's greatest inshore gamefish--from Maine to North Carolina

                    Customer Reviews:

                    4 out of 5 stars L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Stripped Bass Handbook.......2000-03-07

                    Good intro book to fishing for striped bass...certainly worth the price. Especially Where to Fish Chapter. Have found other books that go into more detail on certain topics.

                    5 out of 5 stars Detailed techniques ina visually-attractive presentation.......1999-02-02

                    The book presents clear and informative instructions on where to find striped bass and how to catch them with fly fishing equipment. The illustrations and presentation are very well-done.

                    While I'm an experienced angler, I found some valuable insights into specific techniques and useful refreshers on things I used to know.

                    5 out of 5 stars An excellent, concise book on flyrodding for stripers.......1998-12-17

                    This is a landmark book for saltwater fly fishing. I have fished with many people, including the author, and there is probably no one who has caught and released as many big striped bass as Brad Burns. He brings this knowledge to the page in a concise and no-nonsense way.

                    A great book.
                    L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook, Revised and Updated (L. L. Bean)
                    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                    • L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook
                    • Now in a fully revised and completely updated edition
                    • Good guide and reference book
                    L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook, Revised and Updated (L. L. Bean)
                    Macauley Lord
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                    Book Description

                    This updated, all-color edition of the famous L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook is based on the methods time-tested in the Bean Fly Fishing Schools.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook.......2007-05-14

                    While I have not completed reading this book, it has already helped me understand some of the intricacies of fly casting. I look forward to completing it and putting it into practice.

                    5 out of 5 stars Now in a fully revised and completely updated edition.......2007-05-13

                    Now in a fully revised and completely updated edition, Macauley Lord's "L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook: An Effective Guide To Casting Farther And More Accurately" continues to be essential reading for aspiring fly-fishermen wanting to improve their performance with the rod and reel. The commentary and step-by-step instructions are fully illustrated throughout with full color photography making "L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook" the perfect instruction manual for the novice. Based on the methods of the L.L. Bean Fly-fishing Schools (where Macauley Lord has taught since 1986), this compendium of instruction, advice and information covers all aspects of effective casting including the Four-Part Cast on a lawn; lengthening the cast; wind casting, the Double Haul; and so much more. If you are contemplating improving your skill and performance at fly-fishing, then the "L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook" is where you should begin your studies.

                    3 out of 5 stars Good guide and reference book.......2001-09-07

                    This is a reference book about the most important stretching
                    techniques. It includes 70 different types of stretching as
                    well as illustrations.

                    Langenscheidt's Pocket Dictionary Chinese/English English/Chinese
                    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                    • Warning! Non-standard headword order
                    • Excellent beginners pocket dictionary
                    • excellent
                    • Good portable dictionary, but not for me
                    • The chinese girl loved it
                    Langenscheidt's Pocket Dictionary Chinese/English English/Chinese
                    Langenscheidt , and Langenscheidt Editorial
                    Manufacturer: Langenscheidt Publishers
                    ProductGroup: Book
                    Binding: Turtleback

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                    ASIN: 1585730572

                    Book Description

                    A convenient reference for writers, students, and businesspeople;anyone who needs the right word at the right time. Poetry, prose, and a nine-letter pizza toping . . . When you're looking for a word, pull it out of one of our Pockets.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    2 out of 5 stars Warning! Non-standard headword order.......2007-07-18

                    The format, cover, pages, durability and typography are of excellent Langescheidt standards. BUT... be aware that, unlike almost every other Chinese-English pinyin dictionary, the entries are listed in strict alphabetic pinyin order, NOT by pinyin components or radicals. Thus related words are widely-spread. For example, with mai3 "buy" and mai4 "sell", these are listed first in order, but then we get mai1bo2 "pulse", mai4bu4 "stride" etc. until we find mai3dan1 "pay the bill". In other dictionaries, we first identify the first pinyin character, say mai3 "buy", and then all its compounds are listed. The slight disadvantage of that system is that one might have to look under a few head characters, but the great advantage is in understanding related words.

                    Even worse is that ma3 "horse" comes before the various mai's, but ma3jiu4 "stable" (with first character "horse") comes *after* all of the words beginning with the various mai's. So ma3 + a...h is *before* mai but ma3 + j ... z is *after*! This is contrary to the universal practice of other dictionaries, and violates the principles of pinyin (it is romanization, not spelling as such).

                    It's too bad I can't find any other dictionary of this size and durability with correct word ordering.

                    5 out of 5 stars Excellent beginners pocket dictionary.......2007-05-27

                    This is a superb, durable, and comprehensive pocket dictionary that is a great tool for beginners. I use it mostly for its English-Chinese translation which is how most newbies will be using it. Many options are given with each word so you can select the correct context. The great part is several common phrases that use the word you are referencing are also listed. 40,000 entires is plenty enough for me and I haven't gone looking for a word that I wasn't able to find yet. Did someone mention this book is durable? I have really given mine a beating and it is still in perfect condition.

                    5 out of 5 stars excellent.......2007-04-14

                    a perfect little dictionary. yes it might be missing a few words, but it is far and away a wonderfully accessible dictionary that is ideal for everyday use. easy to use and well laid out.

                    3 out of 5 stars Good portable dictionary, but not for me.......2007-01-04

                    Langenscheidt's dictionary is of high quality and has its merits, though it was not the right dictionary for me. I have two problems with this dictionary: 1. the definitions are very basic one or two word entries, 2. the entries are organized 'completely alphabetically', meaning that they are not grouped alphabetically 'by radical'. I think organizing by radical makes more sense and makes it easier for me to systematically learn groups of associated words. If you are looking for a travel dictionary this is a good one, if you want to read Chinese articles or books or do anything academic I would suggest not buying it.

                    I had previously used the Concise English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary and was pretty pleased with it. I left that copy in China last year because I didn't have enough room in my return luggage. I bought Langenscheidt's dictionary from Amazon upon my return and I dislike it, but, I must admit its my fault for buying this one and I should have done better research. I should have interpreted peoples' praise of this dictionary as being 'a good portable dictionary' as meaning that it offers basic definitions, good for quick (i.e. alphabetic) look up, and small. If you have a strong want for any of these three things then this might be a good purchase.

                    5 out of 5 stars The chinese girl loved it.......2006-11-10

                    I bought this book for a young chinese girl new to the USA. She loves it regarding talking basic conversations and learning English. It translate English into chinese and chinese into English. The quality of the book is very good meaning materials it is made of. Great value for the money.

                    One Boy at a Time (Sweet Dreams Series #128)
                    Average customer rating: Not rated
                      One Boy at a Time (Sweet Dreams Series #128)
                      Diana Gregory
                      Manufacturer: Bantam Books for Young Readers
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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                      Release Date: 1987-07-01

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