Three Fingers

Author : Rich Koslowski
Publisher : Top Shelf Productions
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781603092210

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Three Fingers by Rich Koslowski Pdf

WINNER of the 2003 Ignatz Award for Best Graphic Novel! ". . . a single-minded obsession with animation history informs this work even as its creator twists and tears that history into a new, hideous, and hilarious form. There's a little bit of Roger Rabbit and a whole lot of Spinal Tap at work here. Twisted and dark, funny and frightening, this is a deliciously evil toon history that demands attention." -- Alan David Doane Top Shelf is proud to present a very unique comics project. Through a series of never-before-seen interviews and rare photos, documentary-maker Rich Koslowski reveals the horrifying true story behind the Cartoon industry and our most celebrated cartoon actors -- the story that Hollywood doesn't want you to see. Told in the same style as a Ken Burns documentary, with interviews of 'toon stars today as well as historical "file footage"of the "early years,"this work of fiction will forever change the way you think of those beloved characters in the white gloves. ... Rich Koslowski has worked in the Animation and Comic Book industry for the past 12 years. Best known for his three-time, Eisner-nominated work on his self-published parody title "The 3 Geeks,"this ground-breaking graphic novel is sure to appeal to everyone.

Author : Bill Handley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781742168869

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Teach Your Children Tables by Bill Handley Pdf

Bill Handley is well known for making maths fun! The first edition of Teach Your Children Tables challenged over 20000 readers -- and Bill has been inundated with letters of thanks since from parents whose children have quickly become proficient in maths and problem solving. This not only pleases their teachers but does wonders for a child's self-esteem. In this new, fully revised edition, rewritten for clearer understanding, Bill expands the sections on explaining multiplication to young children, on problem solving, and the correlation between the multiplication method and subtraction.

Author : Amy Buswell,Bruce Lansky
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781476742939

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Giggle Poetry Reading Lessons by Amy Buswell,Bruce Lansky Pdf

How Giggle Poetry Reading Lessons Turn Struggling Readers into Happy Readers — For Grades 2–5. Many struggling readers are embarrassed to read aloud. They are often intimidated or bored by texts that conventional programs require them to practice. So, instead of catching up, they fall further behind. Currently 67% of American fourth graders can’t read grade-level text. Reading specialist Amy Buswell has spent eight years looking for remediation methods that work. “What is needed,” Buswell explains, “is a program that improves the motivation of struggling readers, because that accounts for 90% of the problem.” Four years ago, Buswell came up with a brainstorm. She knew her best readers enjoyed reading Bruce Lansky’s poetry books for pleasure. The more poems they read, the better their reading got. Why not use Lansky’s kid-tested poems as texts struggling readers could practice on to improve their reading—using six research-based strategies: choral reading, echo reading, paired reading, repeated reading, sustained silent reading and “say it like the character” reading. — This book is the result of that brainstorm and the resulting collaboration between Buswell and Lansky. It gives teachers and parents everything they need to help children improve their reading: -35 kid-tested poems by Bruce Lansky -35 customized reading lessons by Amy Buswell -35 off-the-wall illustrations by Stephen Carpenter -35 sets of zany performance tips by Bruce Lansky …all of which is designed to make the process of reading improvement more like fun than work. — What Amy Buswell and Bruce Lansky have created is the most entertaining fluency intervention ever. That’s why it is so successful at overcoming negative attitudes to improve reading skills and scores. Ninety-five percent of participating students made significant improvement in their fluency (reading rate). And average reading scores on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) for Buswell’s school raised her school’s rating to an A for the first time. In 2011, Buswell’s school achieved one of the highest-percentage reading gains in the county. — There’s no reason parents can’t get in on the fun, too. Parents will enjoy Lansky’s funny poems and Stephen Carpenter’s delightful illustrations as much as their children. By reading the poems with their children and encouraging their children to try some of Lansky’s entertaining performance tips (by adding gestures, sound effects, props and finding additional readers: be they friends, family or neighbors), they can dramatically speed up their child’s reading progress (and have lots of fun in the process.)

Author : Cindy Thomson,Scott Brown
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780803244481

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Three Finger by Cindy Thomson,Scott Brown Pdf

On October 8, 1908, Mordecai Brown clutched a half-dozen notes inside his coat pocket. The message of each was clear: We’ll kill you if you pitch and beat the Giants. A black handprint marked each note, the signature of the Italian Mafia. Mordecai Brown—dubbed “Three Finger” because of a childhood farm injury—was the dominant pitcher for the great Chicago Cubs team of the early twentieth century, a team that from 1906 through 1910 was arguably the best in baseball history. Brown’s handicap enabled him to throw pitches with an unconventional movement that left batters bewildered—the curve ball that Ty Cobb once called “the most devastating” he had ever faced. How Brown responded to the Mafia’s threats in 1908 mirrored the way he took life in general: with unflappable courage and resolve. Telling his story for the first time, Cindy Thomson and Scott Brown trail Mordecai from the Indiana countryside to the coal mines, from semipro ball to the Majors, from the World Series mound back down to the Minors. Along the way they retrieve the lost lore of one of baseball’s greatest pitchers—and chronicle one man’s determination to reach a dream that most believed was unreachable.

Author : Malcolm S. Bates
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0938567039

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Three Fingers by Malcolm S. Bates Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : IDG Consumer and SMB Inc
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781937821180

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Windows 8 Starter Guide (PCWorld Superguides) by Anonim Pdf

From the Editors of PCWorld, this Starter Guide will explain how Windows 8 works and show you the new features you can look forward to in Microsoft's latest operating system. Let us guide you through the installation or upgrade process and show you the navigation tools you'll need to familiarize yourself with. Learn about the Modern UI, tiles, and accessing the traditional desktop, as well as keyboard shortcuts. This Starter Guide will explain how Windows 8 works and show you the new features you can look forward to in Microsoft's latest operating system. Let us guide you through the installation or upgrade process and show you the navigation tools you'll need to familiarize yourself with. Learn about the Modern UI, tiles, and accessing the traditional desktop, as well as keyboard shortcuts.

Author : Frank Scoblete
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : Games
ISBN : 9781633191822

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I Am a Dice Controller by Frank Scoblete Pdf

Dice control. The only way to beat the casinos at craps! Frank Scoblete reveals his secrets and takes you step-by-step through his dice control techniques: sets, stance, grip, throw, arc, backspin, landing, proper betting, and the 5-Count. Additionally, Frank exposes the good, the bad, and the ugly betrayals he experienced in 25 years playing with the world's greatest dice controllers. Join the legendary Captain, the father of dice control. Marvel at the greatest dice controller of all time, the woman known as "The Arm" in the roaring days of Atlantic City! Meet today's dice control stars: the Dominator, Jerry "Stickman," Chris "Sharpshooter" Pawlicki, Howard "Rock 'n' Roller," Bill "Ace-10" Burton, Bob "Mr. Finesse," John "Skinny," Nick@Night, Billy "the Kid," Daryl "No Field Five," Arman "Pit Boss," Mark "Dice Pilot," Randy "Randman," and Tim "Timmer." Learn about PARR, the first dice control class created by controversial author Jerry Patterson. Enter the famous Golden Touch dice control school. Meet the great dice control teams: the Captain's Crew, the Lee Brothers, the Five Horsemen, and the tag teams of Marilyn "the Goddess" and Charlie "Sandtrap;" Heavenly Kitten and Star Shine; Pat "Dr. Crapology" and Janis "Alligator Rose." Meet the crooks, the cheats, the scoundrels, and the screw-ups of the dice-control world. Join Frank on his adventures inside the exclusive world of elite dice controllers.

Author : Harry Taussig
Publisher : Oak Publications
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1973-06-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781783234851

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Folk Style Guitar by Harry Taussig Pdf

Harry Taussig. A follow-up volume to 'Teach Yourself Guitar'. Concentrates on the instrumental solo, with special emphasis on basic fingerpicking techniques. New chords are introduced in order of their increasing difficulty.

Author : Srinivas Akella,Nancy M. Amato,Wesley Huang,Bud Mishra
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540684046

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Algorithmic Foundation of Robotics VII by Srinivas Akella,Nancy M. Amato,Wesley Huang,Bud Mishra Pdf

Algorithms are a fundamental component of robotic systems: they control or reason about motion and perception in the physical world. They receive input from noisy sensors, consider geometric and physical constraints, and operate on the world through imprecise actuators. The design and analysis of robot algorithms therefore raises a unique combination of questions in control theory, computational and differential geometry, and computer science. This book contains the proceedings from the 2006 Workshop on the Algorithmic Foundations of Robotics. This biannual workshop is a highly selective meeting of leading researchers in the field of algorithmic issues related to robotics. The 32 papers in this book span a wide variety of topics: from fundamental motion planning algorithms to applications in medicine and biology, but they have in common a foundation in the algorithmic problems of robotic systems.

Author : Michigan. Department of Commissioner of Railroads,Michigan Railroad Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Railroads
ISBN : CORNELL:31924092984487

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Annual Report of the Commissioner of Railroads of the State of Michigan, for the Year Ending ... by Michigan. Department of Commissioner of Railroads,Michigan Railroad Commission Pdf

Author : Greg Horne,Stacy Phillips
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2002-10
Category : Music
ISBN : 0739028138

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The Multi-Instrumental Guitarist by Greg Horne,Stacy Phillips Pdf

Greg Horne, the best-selling author of the Complete Acoustic Guitar Method, and Stacy Phillips, one of the world's foremost DOBRO(R) performers and educators, have teamed up to create the ultimate resource for acoustic guitarists ready to step up to a new level of musicianship. Become an in-demand acoustic musician by learning to play mandolin, ukulele, lap dulcimer, Dobro, and several kinds of banjo. This book covers the tunings, techniques and styles you need to know to become a true multi-instrumentalist. Written in an easy-to-understand and friendly style, The Multi-Instrumental Guitarist is your guide to a new world of music making.

Author : United States. Employees' Compensation Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1922
Category : Employers' liability
ISBN : OSU:32435063084271

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Annual Report of the United States Employees' Compensation Commission by United States. Employees' Compensation Commission Pdf

Author : Giovanni Maciocia
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702075100

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Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine - E-Book by Giovanni Maciocia Pdf

Written by world-renowned author and teacher Giovanni Maciocia, Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, highly illustrated, and easy-to-understand resource. With a focus on clear interpretations of "real world" signs and symptoms, this new edition addresses the practice beyond the theory and leads you through both basic and sophisticated levels of diagnostic interpretation. Since Chinese medicine diagnosis relies on a subtle appraisal of a patient's disharmony, many factors beyond traditional Western symptoms are considered, including a patient's voice, the absence of thirst, feeling hot or cold, the patient's smell, tone of voice, and glitter of eyes. This practical resource helps students and practitioners alike carefully interpret a wide range of diagnostic nuances. One-of-a-kind text gives you a clinical understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Rich, unique content offers an unparalleled depth of information that is meticulously cross-referenced. Includes all the signs and symptoms that a modern patient may present in the clinic, no matter how subtle. Outlines the decision-making options in key situations to help you through the most challenging topics. Case histories with diagnoses present common conditions that professionals will often find in practice. Logically organized to help you quickly find the information you need in clinical situations. Written by a leader in the field of Chinese medicine provides you with an expert’s clinical experience and understanding. NEW! Clinical and Treatments notes provide practical information on acupuncture – including herbal treatment, when appropriate – for most symptoms and signs, giving the book a clinical application in therapy. NEW! UPDATED full-color design and color photographs depict external clinical signs for more accurate clinical recognition. NEW! Learning outcomes summarize the basics that you should know after completing a chapter. NEW! Thoroughly updated content from an expert author clarifies the best practices for diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Author : Pamela M. Greenwood,Raja Parasuraman
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780262300551

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Nurturing the Older Brain and Mind by Pamela M. Greenwood,Raja Parasuraman Pdf

Two noted researchers explain scientific evidence that shows why certain experiential and lifestyle factors may promote and maintain cognitive vitality in older adults. Although our physical abilities clearly decline as we age, cognitive decline in healthy old age is neither universal nor inevitable. In Nurturing the Older Brain, Pamela Greenwood and Raja Parasuraman show that scientific research does not support the popular notion of the inexorable and progressive effects of cognitive aging in all older adults. They report that many adults maintain a high level of cognitive function into old age and that certain experiential and lifestyle factors—including education, exercise, diet, and opportunities for new learning—contribute to the preservation of cognitive abilities. Many popular accounts draw similar conclusions and give similar lifestyle advice but lack supporting scientific evidence. Greenwood and Parasuraman offer a comprehensive review of research on cognitive and brain aging. They show that even the aged brain remains capable of plasticity—the ability to adapt to and benefit from experience—and they summarize evidence that brain plasticity is heightened by certain types of cognitive training, by aerobic exercise, and by certain diets. They also report on the somewhat controversial use of estrogen and cognition-enhancing drugs, on environmental adaptations (including "virtual assistants") that help older adults "age in place," and on genetic factors in cognitive aging. The past twenty years of research points to ways that older adults can lead rich and cognitively vital lives. As millions of baby boomers head toward old age, Greenwood and Parasuraman's accessible book could not be more timely.

Author : Edward C. Baig
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118650394

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Macs For Dummies by Edward C. Baig Pdf

The bestselling Mac book of all time, updated for OS X Mountain Lion and the latest hardware More and more people are joining the ranks of Mac owners each year. This popular guidebook, as user-friendly as the Mac itself, has sold more than 1.3 million copies in previous editions. In this most recent version, popular author Edward C. Baig, Personal Tech columnist for USA TODAY, covers OS X Mountain Lion, the newest MacBooks, updates to the iLife suite, and much more. All the basics are here, including setting up and navigating your Mac, using the Safari browser, making video calls with FaceTime, managing photos and videos, syncing with iCloud, and more. Mac sales are booming, and this guide helps new users or those upgrading from an earlier version take full advantage of all the newest features Covers the newest operating system, OS X Mountain Lion, as well as the latest Mac mini, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac Pro hardware Shows how to set up your Mac, navigate the desktop, use the Dock, print or fax documents, surf the web with Safari, set up e-mail, use FaceTime and iMessage, sync devices with iCloud, run Windows on a Mac, and back up your files with Time Machine Explores the newest version of the iLife suite; how to work with photos, videos, and music files; blogging and social networking; organizing your life with Reminders; setting up a network, and more Macs For Dummies, 12th Edition will help you get the most from your new Mac, quickly and easily.