Reference : Handbooks & Manuals

Most books providing introductions to Literary Theory are long-winded tomes, guiding dogged readers through the twists and turns of critical analysis and logic. This small volume goes to the heart of the key concepts of Literary Theory, explaining them in clear everyday language. It provides witty and memorable comments and quotations, and enables the student of literature to raise the most pertinent and challenging questions, which even university professors have difficulty answering. more...

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Designed specifically as a reference for business professionals, this concise guide to Microsoft Excel 2002 begins with quick primers that move new users to proficiency in all Excel categories, including worksheet basics, working with databases, and creating charts. more...

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* Published in conjunction with the next version of Paint Shop Pro software, this easy-to-use reference shows how to edit photos and create high-quality, professional-looking graphics * Covers how to capture images from a variety of different media-paper, camera, and screen * More advanced topics include retouching, adjusting colors, creating artistic effects, adding layers of text and shapes, masking layers, and creating Web images * A sixteen-page color insert features before-and-after image edits and graphics highlighting the visual effects that people can achieve more...

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The first-ever book on this subject establishes a rigid, transparent and useful methodology for investigating the material metabolism of anthropogenic systems. Using Material Flow Analysis (MFA), the main sources, flows, stocks, and emissions of man-made and natural materials can be determined. By demonstrating the application of MFA, this book reveals how resources can be conserved and the environment protected within complex systems. The fourteen case studies presented exemplify the potential for MFA to contribute to sustainable materials management. Exercises throughout the book deepen comprehension and expertise. The authors have had success in applying MFA to various fields, and now promote the use of MFA so that future engineers and planners have a common method for solving resource-oriented problems. more...

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Make snow shoveling a breeze, store holiday decorations with no tangles, humidify dry indoor air, care for flannel sheets, make those Valentine's gems sparkle. Garden the natural way, allergy-proof your home, banish grass stains, color your Easter eggs. Prepare for family road trips, care for your camping equipment, keep bugs away without chemicals, clean your sports gear. Get organized for back to school, store your summer clothes properly, put away your air conditioner, prepare for stress-free holidays! more...

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