The Last Word On First Names

Author : Linda Rosenkrantz,Pamela Redmond Satran
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1997-06-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0312961065

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The Last Word on First Names by Linda Rosenkrantz,Pamela Redmond Satran Pdf

The authors of Beyond Jennifer & Jason, the bestseller that revolutionized baby naming, offer the last word on the perfect first name. Hope is hot, Hortense is not-- at last, here's what parents really need to know before naming a baby. For years you knew what to expect from a baby-name book: a long, dull list of names with their dictionary definitions. All that changed with Beyond Jennifer & Jason-- the groundbreaking book on styles and trends in baby names that has been called "the best baby-naming book ever written" (The News Journal). Now Rosenkrantz and Satran return with an all-new baby-name guide that is destined to become a classic. Like other books, it's packed with entries on girls' and boys' names from A to Z, but no one else gives you the inside story on names: why the world has all the Ashleys it needs, why everyone loves Emily, and why you should or should not call your son Ishmael. Drawing on sources as diverse as ancient myths, current TV series, the Bible, and world literature, The Last Word on First Names is a readable, witty, and illuminating guide to the real-world meaning of Miranda, Max, and thousands of other names from Abigail to Zelig. No one should name a baby without this book.

Author : Linda Rosenkrantz,Pamela Redmond Satran
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002-08-19
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0312983689

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Baby Names Now by Linda Rosenkrantz,Pamela Redmond Satran Pdf

A guide to baby names and their meanings draws on research from a variety of sources.

Author : Thomas Nagel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2001-11-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199882113

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The Last Word by Thomas Nagel Pdf

If there is such a thing as reason, it has to be universal. Reason must reflect objective principles whose validity is independent of our point of view--principles that anyone with enough intelligence ought to be able to recognize as correct. But this generality of reason is what relativists and subjectivists deny in ever-increasing numbers. And such subjectivism is not just an inconsequential intellectual flourish or badge of theoretical chic. It is exploited to deflect argument and to belittle the pretensions of the arguments of others. The continuing spread of this relativistic way of thinking threatens to make public discourse increasingly difficult and to exacerbate the deep divisions of our society. In The Last Word, Thomas Nagel, one of the most influential philosophers writing in English, presents a sustained defense of reason against the attacks of subjectivism, delivering systematic rebuttals of relativistic claims with respect to language, logic, science, and ethics. He shows that the last word in disputes about the objective validity of any form of thought must lie in some unqualified thoughts about how things are--thoughts that we cannot regard from outside as mere psychological dispositions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Descriptive cataloging
ISBN : UCAL:B4075769

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Cataloging Rules of the American Library Association and the Library of Congress by Anonim Pdf

Author : American Library Association. Division of Cataloging and Classification,Library of Congress. Descriptive Cataloging Division,United States. Library of Congress. Descriptive Cataloging Division
Publisher : Washington : Library of Congress
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Cataloging
ISBN : UOM:39015033890586

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Cataloging Rules of the American Library Association and the Library of Congress by American Library Association. Division of Cataloging and Classification,Library of Congress. Descriptive Cataloging Division,United States. Library of Congress. Descriptive Cataloging Division Pdf

Author : Library of Congress. Processing Dept
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Cataloging
ISBN : PSU:000063916294

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Cataloging Service, Bulletins, 1-125 by Library of Congress. Processing Dept Pdf

Author : Lange, John Peter
Publisher : Delmarva Publications, Inc.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scripture, Volume 2 by Lange, John Peter Pdf

All sixty-three of the original volumes are included in a nine volumes set. There are two linked indexes in this volume, a main index at the front of this volume that will take you to the beginning each of the books of the bible and another index at the beginning of each book there is a linked scripture index leading to the particular subject. Lange’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, translated, revised, edited and enlarged from the German editions of John Peter Lange and many contributors, and edited by Philip Schaff. Lange’s Commentary on the entire Bible has remained one of the most useful and valuable work of its kind. It is conservative in theology and universal in hermeneutics. Delmarva Publications is proud to make it available in digital format. The original work was completed in 63 volumes, but we have made it available in 9 volumes they are: Volume 1 - Genesis to Ruth Volume 2 -1 Samuel to Esther Volume 3 - Job to Ecclesiastes Volume 4 - Song of Songs to Lamentations Volume 5 - Ezekiel to Malachi Volume 6 - Matthew to John Volume 7 - Acts to 2 Corinthians Volume 8 - Galatians to 2 Timothy Volume 9 -Titus to Revelation

Author : Ozcan Konur
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000958782

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Bioethanol Fuel Production Processes. I by Ozcan Konur Pdf

This book presents research on biomass pretreatments, which are a fundamental part of bioethanol fuel production to make biomass more accessible. This book also includes an introductory section on the bioethanol fuels. Bioethanol Fuel Production Processes. I: Biomass Pretreatments is the first volume in the Handbook of Bioethanol Fuels (Six-Volume Set). The primary pretreatments at the macro level are the biological chemical, hydrothermal, and mechanical pretreatments of the biomass. It also has an introductory section on the biomass pretreatments at large for bioethanol fuel production. The major pretreatments at the micro level are the enzymatic and fungal pretreatments of the biomass as the biological pretreatments, acid, alkaline, ionic liquid, and organic solvent pretreatment pretreatments of the biomass as the chemical pretreatments, steam explosion and liquid hot water pretreatments of the biomass as the hydrothermal pretreatments, and milling, ultrasonic, and microwave pretreatments of the biomass as the mechanical pretreatments. The first volume also indicates that a wide range of pretreatments stand alone or in combination with each other fractionate the biomass to its constituents of cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose and improve both sugar and bioethanol fuel yield, making this bioethanol fuel more competitive in relation to crude oil- and natural gas-based fossil fuels. This first volume is a valuable resource for the stakeholders primarily in the research fields of energy and fuels, chemical engineering, environmental science and engineering, biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, agricultural sciences, food science and engineering, materials science, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, plant sciences, water resources, economics, business, management, transportation science and technology, ecology, public, environmental and occupational health, social sciences, toxicology, multidisciplinary sciences, and humanities among others.

Author : Common
Publisher : Atria Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781501133169

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Let Love Have the Last Word by Common Pdf

“An insightful memoir that uncovers unique stories about matters of the heart.” —Essence The inspiring New York Times bestseller from Common—the Grammy Award, Academy Award, and Golden Globe–winning musician, actor, and activist—explores how love and mindfulness can build communities and allow you to take better control of your life through actions and words. Common believes that the phrase “let love have the last word” is not just a declaration; it is a statement of purpose, a daily promise. Love is the most powerful force on the planet, and ultimately the way you love determines who you are and how you experience life. Touching on God, self-love, partners, children, family, and community, Common explores the core tenets of love to help us understand what it means to receive and, most importantly, to give love. He moves from the personal—writing about his daughter, to whom he wants to be a better father—to the universal, where he observes that our society has become fractured under issues of race and politics. He knows there’s no quick remedy for all of the hurt in the world, but love—for yourself and for others—is where the healing begins. In his first public reveal, Common also shares a deeply personal experience of childhood molestation that he is now confronting…and forgiving. Courageous, insightful, brave, and characteristically authentic, Let Love Have the Last Word shares Common’s own unique and personal stories of the people and experiences that have led to a greater understanding of love and all it has to offer. It is a powerful call to action for a new generation of open hearts and minds, one that is sure to resonate for years to come.

Author : Hanaan Rosenthal
Publisher : Apress
Page : 809 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781430202370

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AppleScript by Hanaan Rosenthal Pdf

This book is the second edition of a critically acclaimed reference. AppleScript is a scripting language allowing users add functionality to the Mac operating system, automating tasks, adding functions, making things easier. It’s popular because it’s available for free on any Mac operating system, and it is easy to pick up and use, so it is within the bounds of any fairly proficient Mac user, not just developers. The new edition offers a complete guide to using AppleScript, from beginning steps, right up to the professional level - nothing is left out. This edition is updated to support AppleScript 1.10/Mac OS X Tiger.

Author : Kimberly Jordano,Kim Adsit
Publisher : Creative Teaching Press
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781591987802

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Building Blocks for Beginning Readers, eBook by Kimberly Jordano,Kim Adsit Pdf

Emergent readers must master twelve essential skills, or concepts of print, before participating in a formal reading program. The hands-on activities encourage children to explore the function of letters, words, sentences, and punctuation and to practice tracking print. Tips for evaluating children's progress and an assessment tool are also included.

Author : John Walkenbach
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 972 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780764549793

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Excel 2003 Bible by John Walkenbach Pdf

The most comprehensive guidebook available on the most popular spreadsheet program, fully updated to include all-new "X" features Written by the leading Excel guru known as "Mr. Spreadsheet," John Walkenbach, who has written more than thirty books and 300 articles on related topics and maintains the popular Spreadsheet Page at www.j-walk.com/ss The definitive reference book for beginning to advanced users, featuring expert advice and hundreds of examples, tips, techniques, shortcuts, work-arounds, and more Covers expanded use of XML and Web services to facilitate data reporting, analysis, importing, and exporting information Explores Excel programming for those who want advanced information CD-ROM includes all templates and worksheets used in the book, as well as sample chapters from all Wiley Office "X" related Bibles and useful third party software, including John Walkenbach's Power Utility Pak Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : Akshat Gupta
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789354929618

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The Hidden Hindu 3 by Akshat Gupta Pdf

Who is Devdhwaja: Nagendra or Om? Parimal and LSD struggle to trust each other while Nagendra is resurrected from the dead, unharmed and more powerful than ever before. Parashurama and Kripacharya are trapped in the collapsed Om's past while Vrishkapi is fighting against certain death, which has already consumed Milarepa. Leaving the mighty Ashwatthama clueless, the other immortals are dismantled from all fronts. Where are the remaining words hidden? Will Nagendra find them all and complete the verse, or will the immortals be able to stop him? Unravel the unexpected mystery of the doomed immortals, running out of time.

Author : John Walkenbach
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118490440

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Excel 2013 Formulas by John Walkenbach Pdf

Maximize the power of Excel 2013 formulas with this must-have Excel reference John Walkenbach, known as "Mr. Spreadsheet," is a master at deciphering complex technical topics and Excel formulas are no exception. This fully updated book delivers more than 800 pages of Excel 2013 tips, tricks, and techniques for creating formulas that calculate, developing custom worksheet functions with VBA, debugging formulas, and much more. Demonstrates how to use all the latest features in Excel 2013 Shows how to create financial formulas and tap into the power of array formulas Serves as a guide to using various lookup formulas, working with conditional formatting, and developing custom functions Shares proven solutions for handling typical (and not-so-typical) Excel formula challenges Includes links to the "Mr. Spreadsheet" website, which contains all the templates and worksheets used in the book, plus access to John Walkenbach's award-winning Power Utility Pak. From charts to PivotTables and everything in between, Excel 2013 Formulas is your formula for Excel success.

Author : Pariah S. Burke
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470227640

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Mastering InDesign CS3 for Print Design and Production by Pariah S. Burke Pdf

Mastering InDesign for Print Design and Production shows how experienced professionals with deadlines and billable hours use InDesign efficiently and effectively. Through the case studies and interviews, readers will find inspired to look beyond the over-emphasized basic features and into the depths of InDesign's utility for real-world print design. Most InDesign books are written for beginners, and experienced users are frustrated by them. When you already know how to make, fill, and thread a text box, the entire first half of most InDesign books is useless. But this one doesn't dwell on the basics. Mastering InDesign for Print Design and Production fulfills the promise of the Mastering series, to provide real-world skills to professionals and students. Like all Mastering books, this one includes: A "by pros for pros" approach: The author is an active professional working in the field of graphic arts, layout, and design, writing for professionals who want to improve their skills or learn new skills. Real-world examples: Running throughout the text are examples of how the various skills are applied in real scenarios, described throughout the book in the form of examples and case studies from the author's own design and consulting work, as well as interviews with other designers using InDesign on the job. Skill-based teaching and hands-on exercises Although the book has a comprehensive glossary, page one begins right away speaking to the core market—print professionals—in industry terms about industry challenges. This immediately lets experienced InDesign users know the book is about them. The approach is humorous, making the digestion and retention of complicated information easier for the reader through quips, anecdotes, and design- and print-geek humor. But at all times the book is true to its mission: Helping a professional do their job in InDesign without frustration, confusion, or aesthetic compromise.