THE ANIMAL DIALOGUES tells of Craig Childs’ own chilling experiences among the grizzlies of the Arctic, sharks off the coast of British Columbia and in the turquoise waters of Central America, jaguars in the bush of northern Mexico, mountain lions, elk, Bighorn Sheep, and others. More than chilling, however, these stories are lyrical, enchanting, and reach beyond what one commonly assumes an ”animal story” is or should be. THE ANIMAL DIALOGUES is a book about another world that exists alongside our own, an entire realm of languages and interactions that humans rarely get the chance to witness. PRAISE FOR CROSSING PATHS: ”Childs is in the grip of the outside and its persistent wildness.He is skilled din the exigent art of seeing, then translating what he has seen into words. He has carved an important niche for himself as a nature writer.” Kirkus Reviews ”Potent.If animals in the world could explain their actions and predatory instincts, they’d choose Childs to interpret these actions to other humans.” Publishers Weekly ”A vivid first-person compendium.” Outside ”Not since Diane Ackerman have I derived so much pleasure from reading the work of a fine naturalist and talented writer.” The River Reporter

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Analysis and Management of Animal Populations deals with the processes involved in making informed decisions about the management of animal populations. It covers the modeling of population responses to management actions, the estimation of quantities needed in the modeling effort, and the application of these estimates and models to the development of sound management decisions. The book synthesizes and integrates in a single volume the methods associated with these themes, as they apply to ecological assessment and conservation of animal populations.

Key Features
*Integrates population modeling, parameter estimation and decision-theoretic approaches to management in a single, cohesive framework
* Provides authoritative, state-of-the-art descriptions of quantitative approaches to modeling, estimation and decision-making
* Emphasizes the role of mathematical modeling in the conduct of science and management
* Utilizes a unifying biological context, consistent mathematical notation, and numerous biological examples

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Author: Burton MacDonald
Release: 2000
Publisher: American Schools of Oriental Research
ISBN: 0897570316 (0-89757-031-6)
ISBN 13: 9780897570312 (978-0-89757-031-2)
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This volume is a convenient tool for all those interested in the location of territories and sites attested in the Bible as “East of the Jordan” i.e. what is now the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It presents the history of the identification of each biblical site and suggests the most likely location based on information provided by the biblical text, extra-biblical literary information, toponymic considerations and archaeology. The volume treats all territories and sites of Hebrew Scriptures in Transjordan from the “cities of the plains” (eg Soddom and Gomorrah), the Exodus itineraries, and the territories and sites of the Israelite tribes (Reuben, Gad, and half Manasseh), to Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Gilead.

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Author: James McGee and Lord
Release: 2001
Publisher: National Academy Press
ISBN: 0309072697 (0-309-07269-7)
ISBN 13: 9780309072694 (978-0-309-07269-4)
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Edition: 1st
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Autism is a word most of us are familiar with. But do we really know what it means? Children with autism are challenged by the most essential human behaviors. They have difficulty interacting with other people-often failing to see people as people rather than simply objects in their environment. They cannot easily communicate ideas and feelings, have great trouble imagining what others think or feel, and in some cases spend their lives speechless. They frequently find it hard to make friends or even bond with family members. Their behavior can seem bizarre. Education is the primary form of treatment for this mysterious condition. This means that we place important responsibilities on schools, teachers and children’s parents, as well as the other professionals who work with children with autism. With the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975, we accepted responsibility for educating children who face special challenges like autism. While we have since amassed a substantial body of research, researchers have not adequately communicated with one another, and their findings have not been integrated into a proven curriculum. Educating Children with Autism outlines an interdisciplinary approach to education for children with autism. The committee explores what makes education effective for the child with autism and identifies specific characteristics of programs that work. Recommendations are offered for choosing educational content and strategies, introducing interaction with other children, and other key areas. This book examines some fundamental issues, including:

· How children’s specific diagnoses should affect educational assessment and planning
· How we can support the families of children with autism
· Features of effective instructional and comprehensive programs and strategies
· How we can better prepare teachers, school staffs, professionals, and parents to educate children with autism
· What policies at the federal, state, and local levels will best ensure appropriate education, examining strategies and resources needed to address the rights of children with autism to appropriate education.

Children with autism present educators with one of their most difficult challenges. Through a comprehensive examination of the scientific knowledge underlying educational practices, programs, and strategies, Educating Children with Autism presents valuable information for parents, administrators, advocates, researchers, and policy makers.

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This interdisciplinary approach to the topic brings together reviews of the physics, chemistry, fabrication and application of magnetic nanoparticles and nanostructures within a single cover. With its discussion of the basics as well as the most recent developments, and featuring many examples of practical applications, the result is both a clear and concise introduction to the topic for beginners and a guide to relevant comprehensive physical phenomena and essential technological applications for experienced researchers.

Thời các vua Hùng (2879-258 trước công nguyên) nước ta gọi là Văn Lang. Thời Thục An Dương Vương (257-207 trước công nguyên) gọi là âu Lạc. Thời nhà Đinh (968-980) dẹp xong loạn 12 sứ quân, lập nên một nước độc lập, lấy tên là Đại Cổ Việt. Sang thời Lý đổi là Đại Việt. Đến thời Nguyễn, vua Gia Long Nguyễn ánh, sau khi đánh bại nhà Tây Sơn, đổi tên nước là Việt Nam. Một chi tiết khá lí thú là từ gần 500 năm trước, ngay trang mở đầu tập "Trình tiên sinh quốc ngữ" của Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm có ghi "Việt Nam khởi tổ xây nền" khẳng định tên nước ta là Việt Nam. Một sự tiên đoán chính xác 100%.

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Nguyễn Khắc Thuần

Đây là các câu truyện kể về các danh tướng Việt Nam. Góp phần một chút cho nhu cầu hiểu biết về lịch sử Việt Nam. Đây là một công trình khảo cứu về sử học của nhà nghiên cứu Nguyễn Khắc Thuần, gồm trọn bộ 5 tập, 4 tập đầu đã ra mắt bạn đọc. Tập 5 cũng sẽ được NXBGD tại TP Hồ Chí Minh đưa ra một ngày gần đây. Nhờ dày công thu lượm và tổng kết những ghi chép tản mạn trong kho thư tịch cổ của Việt Nam và của cả Trung Quốc, đồng thời, nhờ nghiêm túc đối chiếu, so sánh với những kết quả khảo sát thực địa của các bậc đồng nghiệp giàu tâm huyết và của chính mình trên khắp mọi miền của đất nước liên tục trong hàng chục năm qua, tác giả của bộ sách DANH TƯỚNG VIỆT NAM đã giới thiệu một cách súc tích về lí lịch cuộc đời cũng như sự nghiệp vẻ vang của những người con ưu tú nhất trong công cuộc chống lại các thế lực xâm lăng tàn bạo và thiện chiến. Đó thực sự là những ngôi sao mãi mãi toả sáng trong sử sách và trong kí ức bất diệt của cả dân tộc ta.

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