Neural and Integrative Animal Physiology (Comparative Animal Physiology) (Comparative Animal Physiology, Vol 2)

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Here is a uniquely modern approach to the study of physiological diversity that builds on the tradition established by C. Ladd Prosser's Comparative Animal Physiology. Responding to the need for a rigorously up-to-date, comprehensive survey of function and integrative systems in a variety of species, which is also easily accessible to the user, Dr. Prosser has delivered a thoroughly revised Fourth Edition in a convenient two-volume format. This carefully designed framework lets each volume zero-in on distinct aspects of comparative physiology normally studied as a whole unit. From the study of genetically replicating molecules to investigations of adaptive modulation, these two companion volumes offer an all-encompassing view of the field. With their contemporary approach,scholarly editing, flexible format, and detailed contents, Neural and Integrative Animal Physiology and Environmental and Metabolic Animal Physiology will stand together as the authoritative source in the field.

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No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go. In this completely up-to-date guide our experts who live in Vienna and the Danube Valley give you the inside track, showing you all the things to see and do — from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun. Fodor's Vienna and the Danube Valley shows you hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges — from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special. The Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice — from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency. Plus, web links and mix-and-match itineraries make planning a snap.

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This beautiful book examines the design achievements of Finland over the last seven decades, focusing on the central and decisive role played by Modernism. It discusses the work of such renowned architects and designers as Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck, as well as of manufacturers including Arabia and Marimekko.

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I expected more.......2005-10-07

I was disappointed to find that this book is essentially a museum catalog of a specific exhibition. While it is extremely well done as such, the collection of objects it represents is necessarily limited.

I make and design furniture, and was hoping to find more represented. The rather limited selection of objects shown are by Aalto and other very familiar designers. Practically nothing is shown from the new generation of Finns.

As an overview of 20th Century Finnish work, this book is ok. It is not particularly exciting and could be better organized, but unfortunately is one of the few works in English on the subject.

brilliant book... very discriptive.......2001-02-28

my favorite designer alvar aalto is featured in this very colorful and great book.. recommended!!

Finnish Modern Design: Utopian Ideals and Everyday Realities, 1930-97

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Finnish Modern Design: Utopian Ideals and Everyday Realities, 1930-97
Marianne (Editor) Aav
Manufacturer: Yale University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OS4W6G

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Finnish Modern Design: Utopian Ideals and Everyday Realities, 1930-97
Nina Stritzler-Levine Marianne Aav
Manufacturer: Yale University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORVURQ

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Sharon Beals’s petite portfolios of pet portraits have sold over a quarter of a million copies, doggone proof of both the appeal of her photography and the charm of her subjects. In What Dogs Do, Too the essence of dogginess is further revealed in 30 endearing images, each accompanied by one-word captions that manage to say it all. As they perform and hide and seduce, as they fetch and pester and hanker, these dogs are sure to melt hearts and wag tails. What Dogs Do, Too promises to earn pup lover Sharon Beals an honorary Ph.Dog.

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The East Asian Galleries; a Guide to the Collections
Royal Ontario Museum , and Doris Dohrenwend
Manufacturer: Royal Ontario Museum
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OCRPL6

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Illus. wrappers, 55p. map, plan, 81 b.w. photos, bibliography, chronology. Includes the late Neolithic, Bronze, and early Iron Age in China, early Chinese ceramics, the T'ang tradition and the art of the Tomb figurines, Sung traditions in Chinese ceramics, arts of different Chinese dynasties, blue & white, sculpture, the arts of Japan & Korea & the arts of India.

Images from the tomb: Chinese burial figurines = Figurines funeraires chinoises, ou, Images des tombes

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Images from the tomb: Chinese burial figurines = Figurines funeraires chinoises, ou, Images des tombes
Barry Till
Manufacturer: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0888851154

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Chinese Tomb Figurines (Images of Asia)
Ann Paludan
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding: Hardcover

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From the Han dynasty until the Song, the inclusion in the tomb of figures modelled on objects and persons from daily life was a fundamental part of Chinese burial rituals. The tradition reached its height first in the rural setting of the Han period, whose representations of pigsties and
granaries bring us back to a time of agricultural simplicity. A second flowering of artistry occurred during the Tang, China's golden age, which saw elegant courtiers and noble warriors recreated in clay to join the deceased in passage to the other world.
Illustrated with twenty-four black-and-white and twenty color plates, this book traces the development of the tomb figurine tradition. Beginning with the earliest substitutes for human sacrifice and continuing to the highly stylized objects of later dynasties, Ann Paludan provides a
comprehensive introduction to the many styles of figurines, identifying common characteristics and noting changes in production methods, choices of subject matter, and philosophical approaches to the work.

Early Chinese ceramics as funerary offerings;: Late Eastern Chou and Han tomb figurines

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Early Chinese ceramics as funerary offerings;: Late Eastern Chou and Han tomb figurines
Alfred Salmony
Manufacturer: Buffalo Museum of Science
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007FW6UK

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Now available for the first time in paperback, The Wild Lawn Handbook is the definitive guide to transforming the traditional grass lawn into a beautiful alternative lawn using native grasses, ferns, mosses, wildflowers, low-growing shrubs, and perennials. In the last few years, there has been a media outcry to raise the publics awareness of the toxicity and water-wasting nature of the American lawn, making wild lawns one of todays hottest gardening topics. This is the first comprehensive book to show you the way step-by-step. If you are unsure of the consequences...youll be convinced when you see the beautiful alternatives in a portfolio of color photography in the center of the book and the fat lists of sources and support material in the back.The New York TimesStevie Daniels, the former editor of Organic Gardening magazine, has written articles on natural gardening and environmental

THE WILD LAWN HANDBOOK: Alternatives to the Traditional Front Lawn.

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THE WILD LAWN HANDBOOK: Alternatives to the Traditional Front Lawn.
Stevie Daniels
Manufacturer: Macmillan Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O95RR8

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SPIRAL BOUND 9X12 SOFTCOVER, 1983 DUBUQUE IA, DANCES, IMPROVISATIONAL, YOGA, TAI CHI, STRESS REDUCTION....

Reach for It: A Handbook of Health, Exercise and Dance Activities for Older Adults

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Reach for It: A Handbook of Health, Exercise and Dance Activities for Older Adults
David Corbin
Manufacturer: Eddie Bowers Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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Tanita BC533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor

ASIN: 0945483767

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Teaching Dance to Senior Adults
Liz Lerman
Manufacturer: Charles C. Thomas Publisher
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0398049033

Therapeutic Dance Movement: Expressive Activities for Older Adults

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Therapeutic Dance Movement: Expressive Activities for Older Adults
Erna Caplow-Lindner
Manufacturer: Human Sciences Pr
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Binding: Paperback

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Tanita BC533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor

ASIN: 0877053472

Activities for the older adult: integration of the body and the mind.(Aging Brain, Aging Mind, part 2)(includes related article on basic Hatha Yoga poses): ... of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

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Activities for the older adult: integration of the body and the mind.(Aging Brain, Aging Mind, part 2)(includes related article on basic Hatha Yoga poses): ... of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Dee Ann Green Birkel
Manufacturer: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on November 1, 1998. The length of the article is 3904 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Physical activities that integrate body and mind are beneficial to the psychological well-being of older adults. These activities, including dance, Hatha Yoga, Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Gong and Feldenkrais, have been proven effective in enhancing not only the physical but also the mental well-being of aged individuals. For instance, they improve balance, flexibility, coordination, muscular strength and posture as well as the ability to concentrate and relax. Thus, older adults are expected to have a better quality of life physically, emotionally and intellectually.

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Title: Activities for the older adult: integration of the body and the mind.(Aging Brain, Aging Mind, part 2)(includes related article on basic Hatha Yoga poses)
Author: Dee Ann Green Birkel
Publication: JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 1998
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: 69 Issue: 9 Page: 23(6)

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Balance and Mobility Training for Older Adults An Undergraduate Service-Learning Experience.: An article from: JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

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Balance and Mobility Training for Older Adults An Undergraduate Service-Learning Experience.: An article from: JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Kathleen Williams , and Christopher Kovacs
Manufacturer: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
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Binding: Digital

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Ballroom dance lessons for geriatric depression: An exploratory study [An article from: The Arts in Psychotherapy]

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Ballroom dance lessons for geriatric depression: An exploratory study [An article from: The Arts in Psychotherapy]
A. Haboush , M. Floyd , J. Caron , M. LaSota , and Alvarez
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000RR4W1E

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This digital document is a journal article from The Arts in Psychotherapy, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Twenty depressed, community-dwelling older adults (average age=69) completed a pilot study of ballroom dance lessons as a treatment for geriatric depression. Participants were randomly assigned to either an immediate or delayed treatment condition. All participants received eight ballroom dance lessons from a selection of six dances (foxtrot, waltz, rumba, swing, cha-cha, and tango) from the National Dance Council of America's syllabus. Effect sizes were in the medium range for the HRSD (d=.51) and GDS (d=.40), and in the small range for the SCL-90R (d=.17). There was some support for self-efficacy and hopelessness as outcome predictors. Participant feedback indicated the dance lessons were enjoyable and well-received.

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Committing Self Abuse With "Punishing Savagery"!!!(A Quote).......2005-04-08

I had to read this book in my Final Year at High School and I didn't like it one bit. Now it is 25 years later and I re read it and found I didn't like it anymore the second time around. The protagonist describes his early life in Melbourne as a boy and how he became obsessed with masturbation in his early teens.He seems to have a fascination with homosexuality as can be seen by an early incident in this book.As a consequence of his twisted personality he becomes a teacher where he enjoys the attention of a "captive audience" namely his students.I am very glad that most Australian Writers do not reminisce about their early life if it was sad and pathetic as this author's was.Read this book if you want to be disgusted and appalled by the pathetic life of this loser.

Life in Australia in the early 1900s.......2000-02-02

What struck me most about this book is the density of both the language and the detail of Hal Porter's life in the first decades of the 1900s.

This is a classic Australian book. It is a beautifully written autobiographical work that one presumes was based on an extensive diary.

In short, this book is like reading primary historial sources based on the first two decades of what was then a quite ordinary life. Hal Porter starts with his earliest memories, about his parents at their house in inner suburban Melbourne - including watching life in the street from his cast iron balcony. Then the family packs up and moves to Bairnsdale in country Victoria. His vivid account of how to adapt to a new life and people around him is very enjoyable reading.

After his schooling he goes back to the city as a teacher. He is socially active and provides us with more detailed descriptions of life in Melbourne. Even the menus of exclusive restaurants are reported - for example, at The Latin, he eats tomato soup, lamb and apricot pie.

This book will not appeal to everyone. It will appeal most to Australians and some may have to persist at first to get used to the richness of the expression.

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