I want to start feeding my family organic?
I have just learned some very scary info about GMO’s and other processed foods. Could you give me some advice? I can’t do it all at once because I know it will cost more but I would like to make a gradual transition for the health and well being of my family. What are the most important foods to stay away from? How can I make this change easy for one of my very picky eaters? Are their any web sites for kids that will help them understand why this change is important? Is there a such thing as organic hamburger meat?
There are certain foods that it would be wise to go organic on, and other foods where it isn’t quite so necessary. So I’ll just give a brief guide for what would be better to buy organic and what doesn’t necessarily need to be organic.
Organic:
Anything grown out of the country:
Personally, I think anything grown out of the country should be avoided completely. Things like coffee (ESPECIALLY coffee) should be bought organic, as the regulations for growing in certain places (especially Central and South america) are much more lax than elsewhere.
Dairy Products:
Recently, it has come out that even though many people claim to be lactose intolerant, there are few people who actually are lactose intolerant. In reality, these people who seem to be allergic to dairy are actually allergic to the hormones and antibiotics injected in cattle.
Anything leafy or where the fruits of the plant are out in the open:
Lettuce, Cabbage, broccoli, beans, etc, all should be bought organic. The leaves of the lettuce/cabbage, beans, and broccoli are all left out in the open to be sprayed by pesticides, so many of them wind up getting pesticides on them that could be harmful to humans. Same with potatoes, fungicides have perfect access to things like potatoes
Things that don’t need to be bought organic:
Mostly, anything with a thick skin. Most citrus fruits have skins so thick that pestides don’t actually get through to the fruit, meaning that it isn’t quite so necessary to find them.
Frankly, NOW is the time to be switching to organic. Supermarkets are starting to recognize that people want organic produce, and they’re trying to find ways to cut the prices. At the supermarket where I shop in New York (Wegmans, which is found in most of the breadbasket states), cherries can be bought for 3.99 at the organic price, which is the SAME for the regular cherries!
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Materials for Sustainable Sites: A Complete Guide to the Evaluation, Selection, and Use of Sustainable Construction Materials $76.63 This complete guide to the evaluation, selection, and use of sustainable materials in the landscape features strategies to minimize environmental and human health impacts of conventional site construction materials as well as green materials. Providing detailed current information on construction materials for sustainable sites, the book introduces tools, techniques, ideologies and resources for evaluating, sourcing, and specifying sustainable site materials. Chapters cover types of materials, both conventional and emerging green materials, environmental and human health impacts of the material, and detailed strategies to minimize these impacts. Case studies share cost and performance information and lessons learned. Content from this book is available as an online continuing professional education course at http: //www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-320255.html#resource_efficiency. WileyCPE courses are available on demand, 24 hours a day, and are approved by the American Institute of Architects. |
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Foundations of Mental Health Care $5.35 – The focus has been broadened to include nurses, and allied health professionals as these skills are required for all types of health care providers. — Client Care Plans are now multi-disciplinary including all team members. — Mental health symptoms of HIV/AIDS have been added plus two new appendices and internet sites at the end of most chapters. |
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Annual Editions: Health $3.95 This TWENTY-EIGHTH EDITION of ANNUAL EDITIONS: HEALTH provides convenient, inexpensive access to current articles selected from the best of the public press. Organizational features include: an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites; an annotated table of contents; a topic guide; a general introduction; brief overviews for each section; a topical index; and an instructor’s resource guide with testing materials. USING ANNUAL EDITIONS IN THE CLASSROOM is offered as a practical guide for instructors. ANNUAL EDITIONS titles are supported by our student website, www.mhcls.com/online. |
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Biostatistics: A Methodology for the Health Sciences $163.05 THOMAS S. LUMLEY and GERALD VAN BELLE Data sets, tables, additional examples, and solutions to selected problems will be housed on the web Instructors will have the opportunity to submit their own problems and solutions to be added to the website (with proper citations) Authors will comprehensively update all the material in the book, focusing on current techniques and applications An additional appendix will mention current software packages, web sites, and important data sets that are available to students and practitioners |
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Internet Guide to Travel Health $3.95 Discover the best Web sites for you and your family’s well-being while traveling The Internet Guide to Travel Health is your one-stop resource for when you need authoritative, reliable, and up-to-date information for preventing or dealing with illness and injury while traveling in the United States and abroad. For persons traveling near or far, this useful, easy-to-consult guide identifies dependable Web sites with advice, tips, and accurate facts on health issues that can affect your travel plans. You’ll save time and effort when researching the planning, preparation, and preventive measures necessary to stay healthy while traveling. In the Internet Guide to Travel Health, you will discover a wealth of information for maintaining your health and safety throughout your trip. This book offers you Web sites to keep you informed on the latest life-threatening situations occurring throughout the world, such as disease outbreaks, epidemics, and natural disasters. With Internet addresses for what health documents to keep with you at all times, how to find doctors and clinics at your destination, and even what to do in case of a death far from home, this informative guide helps you stay organized, even in an emergency. The Internet Guide to Travel Health provides you with reliable information on: elective and compulsory immunizations, vaccinations, and examinations safety concerns with specific modes of travel–automotive, railways, air travel, cruise ships travel recommendations and accommodations for people with disabilities, seniors, children, people with HIV, and pets specific diseases, conditions, and ailments that can affect travel or be encountered while traveling–from air rage and allergies to West Nile Virus and Yellow Fever interactive tools and real-time travel advice–driving distance calculators, air flight arrival/departure delays, and traffic reports In addition to the Web site listings, the Internet Guide to Travel Health provides numerous screen shots of key Internet resources and an understandable glossary of health- and Internet-related terms. With the myriad of health and safety risks associated with traveling both nationally and internationally, this book is essential for vacationers, business travelers, explorers, and health care professionals who want to stay informed and prepared. |
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Sacred Sites of the West Sacred Sites of the West $3.46 Described in the book are seventy-three "sacred centers," in the Western United States recognized for their abilities to heal, purify, and rejuvenate–along with the holy history, earth physics, and legends of each. |
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Health Science Experiments $43.22 Health Science Experiments presents engaging activities about health science issues to encourage students to make lifelong, healthy choices and to introduce them to various disciplines within the health field. Whether these experiments create awareness of health issues, or spawn future nutritionists or doctors, students will enjoy this array of health-related, easy-to-follow experiments. Experiments include: Eating Healthy and Fitness Plan Healthy Food Choices Evaluating the Sugar Content of Sports Drinks Comparing Vitamin C Content Comparing Iron in Breakfast Cereals Tooth Care Evaluating Stressors Simulating the Negative Effects of Tobacco Modeling Blood Alcohol Content Comparing Different Brands of Bottled Water Studying Consumerism in TV Commercials The Spread of Infection Food Preservation Creating a Life Map Self-Esteem Taking Blood Pressure Studying Nerves Taking a Pulse at Multiple Sites And more. |
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Teaching Today’s Health $3.95 B>" This book is a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of health and wellness, with strategies for teaching health education in elementary and middle schools. The book begins with an introductory overview of the philosophical bases for health education, national standards, and evaluation methods, and includes a variety of activities and strategies for approaching health education in the classroom. Each content chapter is followed by a strategy chapter that shows the teacher how to effectively apply and teach the content in a meaningful way. The strategies include value clarification activities, dramatizations, puzzles, and games, as well as suggestions for World Wide Web sites, references, and videos for teaching in each of the content areas. The theme of instilling lifelong health and wellness through positive lifestyle choices is used throughout. For health educators working with elementary and middle school students, or anyone else with an interest in health education. |
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Take the Kids Paris and Disneyland Resort Paris $3.95 Take the Kids guides are written specifically for parents, grandparents and caregivers. Each guide not only draws on what is of particular interest to kids, but also takes into account the realities of childcare — from tired legs to low boredom thresholds — enabling both grown-ups and their charges to have a great day out or a fabulous vacation. — Full color: over 100 photographs, many original — Essential: expert advice on health, safety, emergency contacts, and budgeting — Reliable: full listings of child-friendly hotels, cafes, and restaurants — Inspiring: the best sights and entertainments: museums, zoos, theme parks, castles, and farms — Entertaining: quizzes, games, fascinating facts, and intriguing tales to amuse the kids This guide takes trawlers to Paris, Europe’s top tourist destination with 12 million visitors a year. Chock full of ideas for the ultimate family break, the guide takes a fresh look at the city from a child’s height — taking in the big wheel at the Tuileries, a magic show at the Musee de la Curiosite and the fire-eaters at the Pompidou Center. Straightforward advice on safety, listings of child-friendly businesses, and games and quizzes to distract tired kids will help to make the trip as hassle-free as possible. Now in its second edition, the guide covers both the awe-inspiring sites of the city and the magnetic attractions of Disneyland Paris; another country altogether that is less than an hour away. |
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Kids with AIDS $3.95 This series, written by a consultant on AIDS health policies, speaks to children in nonthreatening language that provides vital information without graphic detail. This series is meant to be a gentle introduction to this frightening epidemic. |
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Health Care, Medicine, and Science $3.46 Job article features include: – "Is This Job for You?"–a self-assessment quiz – "What You’ll Do"–an explanation of the job’s setting – "Let’s Talk Money," "Let’s Talk Trends," and "Reality Check"–honest information on salary and employment prospects – "Your Typical Day"–a day in the life on the job – "The Inside Scoop"–an interview with a person who currently works in that field – "What You Can Do Now"–advice on preparing for the field – "What Training You’ll Need"–information on certifications and training – "How to Talk Like a Pro"–important terms used in the field – "How to Find a Job"–tips on getting into the field – "Secrets for Success" and "How You Can Move Up"–ideas on how to do well and get promoted – "Some Other Jobs to Think About"–lists of related careers – "Web Sites to Surf"–lists of industry organizations and other career information. |
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Health O Meter HAB020DQ-82 Kids Dial Feet Scale $14.95 The Health O Meter HAB020DQ-82 Kids Dial Feet Scale Measures Shoe Sizes 1T-2K While Child Weighs. Rotating Dial with Fun, Easy-to-Read Numbers. Accurately Measures Weight up to 150 Pounds. Healthy Kids Growth Chart Included with Scale. |
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Redmon 9201 Fun & Fitness Health Systems for Kids Treadmill $149.99 This Fun & Fitness equipment keeps children moving with healthy activity based recreation! Children’s exercise should be fun, exciting, & safe. This will inspire them to move and have an active lifestyle. The Redmon Co. has answered this problem with the |
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Redmon 9207 Fun & Fitness Health Systems for Kids Trampoline with Handlebar $99.99 This Fun & Fitness for Kids equipment keeps children moving with healthy activity based recreation! Children’s exercise should be fun, exciting, and safe. This will inspire them to move and have an active lifestyle. The Redmon Co. has answered this proble |
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Crest Pro-Health For Me Fluoride Anticavity Kids Toothpaste – 6 oz $4.25 Helps to prevent cavities and freshens breath. |
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Redmon 9208 Fun & Fitness Health Systems for Kids Twister $99.99 This Fun & Fitness for Kids equipment keeps children moving with healthy activity based recreation! Children’s exercise should be fun, exciting, and safe. This will inspire them to move and have an active lifestyle. The Redmon Co. has answered this proble |
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Health From The Sun A+ kids Pure Fish Oil liquid – 4 oz $10.61 To support a growing child healthy body and brain. |
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Redmon 9203 Fun & Fitness Health Systems for Kids Airwalker (Elliptical) $129.99 Fun & Fitness equipment keeps children moving with healthy activity based recreation! Children’s exercise should be fun, exciting, & safe. This will inspire them to move and have an active lifestyle. The Redmon Co. has answered this problem with the Fun & |
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Raising Kids in the 21st Century: The Science of Psychological Health for Children $63.98 An easy-to-read guide on raising emotionally healthy children that is based on sound psychological research. The book’s format makes it a good choice for students, parents, or practitioners. Focuses on seven key areas of child development in raising psychologically healthy children Paints an overall picture of the skills children need to become functioning adults through translating the latest scientific research into workable guidelines Explores how early cognitive and social development is linked to universal issues of tolerance, sexism, and racism Written in a language suitable for the student or general reader A useful resource for clinicians to share with families under their care |
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Oral-B Pro-Health For Me Kids Pulsar Toothbrush – 1 ea $6.4 Battery-operated power gently sweeps away food and plaque. |
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Oral-B Pro Health For Me CrossAction Kids Toothbrush – 1 ea $4.3 Soft bristle that efficiently removes plaque. |
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Mason Natural Healthy kids overall health multivitamin and minerals – 100 Gummies $9.35 Overall health multivitamin and minerals for kids. |
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Redmon 9205 Fun & Fitness Health Systems for Kids Multifunction Rower $129.99 This Fun & Fitness for Kids equipment keeps children moving with healthy activity based recreation! Childrens exercise should be fun, exciting, and safe.This will inspire them to move and have an active lifestyle. The Redmon Co. has answered this problem |
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Directory of Internet Sources for Health Professionals $3.46 This directory is a compendium of specialized, annotated data sites, web resources, and other on-line sites categorized according to major medical and health disciplines. Each entry cites the URL, sponsor, purpose, followed by an annotation of timesaving and relevant site and referral information. This book is organized into two sections: Section I: Directory Primer and Section II: Directory Entries. The first section serves as an introduction and overview of the reference contents, including descriptions of on-line and electronic data sources and search and retrieval tips. Section II lists the URLs and supplemental resources for a vast number of allied health on-line resources. |
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Resumes for the Health Care Professional $3.95 Over 100 model resumes for doctors, nurses, therapists, technicians, dieticians, and more * Cover letter, interview, and job search tips * Using the Internet, online job searching and guidelines Create an impressive, winning resume with the bestselling guide to getting a better job in America s fastest-growing and fastest-changing profession With new technology, managed care, and other developments, the health care profession today is the scene of astonishing change: new jobs are being created, new skills are needed, and job responsibilities are being redefined and expanded. For almost a decade, Resumes for the Health Care Professional has been the relied-upon resource for professionals in health care. Now it has been newly updated to help you take advantage of the opportunities and prepare for the challenges of finding the right job in the new competitive health care industry. Featuring a no-nonsense, proven approach, plus valuable inside tips and tricks expressly for the health care industry, Resumes for the Health Care Professional provides: * Examples culled from the author s vast bank of health care resumes, including egistered nurses, technologists, technicians, therapists, social workers, and more * Cover letter and thank you samples * Special coverage of new job trends in the health care industry and how to take advantage of them * Tips on writing the most effective electronic resume * Lists of popular Internet career centers and Web sites for health care professionals * Job titles and descriptions of key health care professions, including health assessment and treating occupations; and service, technologist, technician, and diagnosing positions |
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Remediation Manual for Contaminated Sites $123.94 More comprehensive in scope, this second edition of a bestseller details the many developments in groundwater and site remediation that have taken place in the past two decades. Covering the entire field, from Federal works to private works, it provides a primer and a professional reference on remediation. The text examines numerous remediation techniques for soil and water, including excavation, wells, drainage, soil venting, incineration, as well as bioremediation. It also presents international case studies, international regulations and soil classifications, and selection criteria and cost issues. |
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Pilgrims and Sacred Sites in China $82.03 Until now, China has been scarcely represented in the burgeoning comparative literature on pilgrimage. This volume remedies that omission, discussing the interaction between pilgrims and sacred sites from the tenth century to the present. From the perspectives of literature, art, history, religion, politics, and anthropology, the essays focus on China’s most famous pilgrimage mountains as well as lesser known sites. |
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McDonough County Historic Sites $22.15 McDonough County Historic Sites depicts a remarkable agricultural region steeped in 19th-century tradition and community spirit. Originally set aside by Congress for veterans of the War of 1812 as part of the Illinois Military Tract, the land that is now McDonough County was settled by a diverse and ambitious population starting in the 1820s. From the trials of settlement to the coming of railroads and the establishment of small-town culture, McDonough County history reflects developments that have shaped America. The region’s cemeteries, businesses, and homes that have endured-or vanished-offer stories of human endeavor that unite the people of the county to this day. The maps accompanying the chapters locate the county’s many historic sites, such as the hotel in Macomb where Lincoln stayed during his 1858 campaign, the Prairie City Drugstore that launched a national poetry publishing company, and the remote village of Vishnu Springs that is now a ghost town. The historic images illustrate McDonough County’s progress and controversy, small-town life and rural development, as well as religious diversity and cultural achievement. |
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Civil War Sites in Georgia $9.06 "Civil War Sites in Georgia" is a brief history of the Civil War in Georgia and a comprehensive guide to more than three hundred Civil War sites, including cemeteries, monuments, museums, battlefields, and more. Illustrated and indexed. |
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Art-Sites Paris $3.52 With the millennium as a catalyst, Paris polished and expanded its image as an alluring city with a thriving, energized art scene. The new Palais de Tokyo and other cutting edge exhibition centers, museum renovations, galleries, architecture, avant-garde interiors and design stores, city parks, and urban renewal projects are now major points of interest. This informative guide provides a wealth of information about these exciting sites. Published by art-SITES Press and distributed by the University of California Press. |
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Canada’s Historic Sites $6.29 The past is brought to life in this fascinating collection of colour photographs. Canada’s Historic Sites is filled with treasures from our country’s past. Step back in time and walk through the exciting town of Barkerville during the Gold Rush, winding streets of Quebec City, or discover Prince Edward Island’s Province House where delegates came together in 1864 to discuss Confederation. The country is rich in history and this book is here to reveal all the stories. About the "Canada" series: As expansive as Canada itself, this outstanding series captures outstanding views of panoramic landscapes, brilliant city skylines, and picturesque communities. Each volume focuses on a city or province and features 96 pages and 70 stunning images by internationally renowned photographers, plus descriptive captions. |
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Women’s History: Sites and Resources $7.87 "Women’s History: Sites and Resources" is a guide to sites in the United States devoted to the experiences and accomplishments of American women, from Jane Addams’s Hull House in Chicago and the Women’s Rights Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York, to the National Women’s History Project in Santa Rosa, California, and the Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail. The volume provides detailed information on the histories of dozens of locations, including homes, workshops, business sites, and even the ships and shipyards made famous by "Rosie the Riveter" in World War II. Readers are invited to visit astronomer Maria Mitchell’s Nantucket home, artist Grace Hudson’s rural California log studio, Clara Barton’s home and Red Cross headquarters, and the Colorado ranch where Adeline Hornbeck successfully homesteaded 10,000 feet above sea level. Other notable sites reveal the achievements and lives of Mary McLeod Bethune, Pearl S. Buck, Julia Grant, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Entries also highlight key features to examine at each site, including notable paintings and artwork, unique architectural details, and interesting artifacts. The book’s extensive resources include a bibliography to books, articles, Web sites, lesson plans for teaching women’s history and making the most of nearby sites, and suggested itineraries for tours of sites. |
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Dream Sites: A Visual Essay $9.34 Poetry. Art. In this beautiful new book from Past Tents, George Tysh collects his responses to works of art in the Cranbook Art Museum. The works themselves are reproduced alongside his poems. The Arts Editor of the Metro Times (Detroit), Tysh is the author of seven previous collections of poems, including Ovals (In Camera) and Echolalia (United Artists): Illustrated with 34 black & white plates. |
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Designing Web Sites That Sell $3.46 A practical handbook on commerce design and usability design, tailored specifically for the graphic designer. — A book by designers, for designers, covering what it takes to create a successful commercial Web site. — Emphasizes realities of market and designer-client relationship. — Includes seven detailed case studies that illustrate each major principle discussed in the book. Written for designers by designers, Designing Web Sites that Sell is a results-oriented guide to building effective e-commerce Web sites without sacrificing design and style. This book shows Web designers how to begin the process of building and managing an e-commerce site, and leads the reader through each important step: working with clients to establish a visual style right for the client’s brand; the five principles of good commerce design; site testing and revising; and how to create content that works for non-browser displays, such as cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless devices. Throughout the book, seven different case studies demonstrate each principle being discussed. |
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European Travel Sites $24.99 European Travel Sites – Premium Poster |
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Nat American Sites $49.99 Nat American Sites Giclee Print by . Product size approximately 18 x 24 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space – your source for high quality fine art posters and prints. |
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Gossip Girl Sites $40 Live a day in the life of Serena & Blair! Go to more than 40 locations that were used on the hit TV series. Find out behind the scenes information and little known facts about the cast and crew of Gossip Girl from local actors! |
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100 Diving Sites Book $12.99 Diving pioneers Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Hans Hass led the way for all the world’s divers with their discoveries and research expeditions in the first half of the twentieth century. Nowadays, innumerable diving locations around the globe are accessible. These are as diverse as the landscapes above |
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Database-Driven Web Sites $3.46 Part of the new Web Warrior Series, a cutting edge Web development series dedicated to providing coverage of the latest in emerging Internet and Web technologies.This title enables individuals to create Web sites that can display, insert, update, and delete data from a database. It provides foundational material on Web concepts, relational database principles, SQL, and HTML. |
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Pilgrim Sites, Plymouth, Mass. $49.99 Pilgrim Sites, Plymouth, Mass. Giclee Print by . Product size approximately 18 x 24 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space – your source for high quality fine art posters and prints. |
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Hazardous Waste Sites $3.95 This enlightening book discusses the dangers of hazardous waste sites, the effects of them, who is responsible for causing and cleaning them, and the cost and time involved in cleanup. The book also covers legal issues and the impact of the federal Superfund. The well-qualified author, a graduate of Harvard Law School, has practiced environmental law for 15 years. |
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Art-Sites France $3.95 Paris is everyone’s favorite city, but most visitors are unaware of the wealth of places in and around the capital and throughout the country where one can see extraordinary, innovative works of art and architecture. This unique handbook provides illuminating discussions of notable museums and galleries, impressive art centers and sculpture parks, new buildings, public artworks, cultural activities, and urban revitalization efforts. It even tells about creatively designed parking garages and art-worthy patisseries. For professionals in the art world, seasoned or first-time travelers, this useful guide is a vital resource. Published by art-SITES Press and distributed by the University of California Press. |
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Accessible Web Sites $3.95 Glasshaus is a new imprint dedicated to providing focused and timely information to the "new" web professional. — Out of the estimated 7 million web professionals worldwide who specialize in either Web visual design or in Web functionality, a new market segment is emerging of web professionals who need to do both. — The "new" web professional is task-driven — facing tight project time lines, steep learning curves, and needing multi-tool skill sets. — They want just enough information on what they need to know to get the job done — now. — glasshaus titles fit perfectly between the kind of information that already exists for the hard-core programmer on one end and the web designer/artist on the other. — glasshaus is the first publisher to focus on the specific needs of this growing market of web professionals. The traditional Web development market is shifting. Within this vast community more and more web professionals are moving in-house, and the boundaries between specialized skill sets is becoming increasingly blurred. The new web professionals don’t get time off to polish their skills; they’re constantly running to chase deadlines. Little information is currently available to help this rapidly developing market: the new web professional doesn’t want (or have time for) a 1200 page tome on a specific programming language, and they don’t need a glossy book that will get their work shown in an art gallery. They want solutions. glasshaus provides them. Everything you need to know in one book about how to construct an accessible site, or reconstruct an existing one to make it accessible. — This is the first book specifically addressing US, UK, EC and Australianweb disability legislation. It is the one-step guide to anti-lawsuit peace of mind, with compliancy checklists. — It encompasses both visual design, and coding techniques, using JavaScript, SMIL, XML, CSS, HTML and others. No prior knowledge of any of these technologies is required. — This book is for anyone who owns or makes web sites: from the freelance web professional to the corporate in-house design and development department, as well as all companies and organizations that provide web-based services to the public. Accessibility is about: making web site accessible to those with visual, aural or physical disabilities i.e constructing a web site that doesn’t exclude those people from accessing the content or services being provided. Web designers/developers and businesses need to understand what accessibility means to their web sites and their online business. |
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London Bomb Sites $29.99 London Bomb Sites – Photographic Print |
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Sites of Scipio, Utah $24.99 Lantern Press Sites of Scipio, Utah – Art Print |
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Megalithic Sites in Britain $29.16 Please note that the frontis page is to print in one colour, on pp. ii. Thanks |
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Landscape of Rock Art Sites $39.99 Landscape of Rock Art Sites Photographic Print by . Product size approximately 12 x 16 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space – your source for high quality fine art posters and prints. |
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Directory of Web Sites $3.45 Overloaded with the mass of information on the Internet? Frustrated by how difficult it is to find what you really want? Now you don’t need to spend hours browsing around the Internet or grappling with the huge number of "hits" from an Internet search engine: the "Directory of Web Sites" will take you straight to the best educational sites on the Internet. From archaeology to zoology, from dance to technology, the "Directory" provides information more than 5,500 carefully selected Web sites that represent the best of what the Internet has to offer. The sites are grouped by subject; each one features a full description; and the text is complemented throughout by screenshots and fact boxes. As well, sites have been selected purely on educational merit: all sites with overtly commercial content and influence from Internet providers have been excluded. |
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Minuteman Missile Sites $35.81 During the height of the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, President John F. Kennedy called the Minuteman missile his "ace in the hole." For much of the Cold War, Minuteman missile sites harbored America’s most potent strategic weapon, one which could deliver a thermonuclear warhead to a Soviet target within a half hour. Following the disintegration of the Soviet Union, these sites became surplus property. To review their potential for preservation as historic sites, the United States Park Service commissioned a study of the Minuteman site at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. The resulting report includes a brief history of the Minuteman ICBM missile system, followed by a description of the once top-secret installation at Ellsworth, including detailed reproduction of site blueprints. Both as a key source on the history and development of a once classified military site and as a charter document for what is today the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, "Minuteman Missile Sites" represents a unique aspect of America’s treatment of its Cold War legacy. Originally published in 1995. 104 pages. ill. |
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Riepl Riepl Architekten: Sites $63.94 Das anspruchsvolle Aufgabengebiet von Riepl Riepl Architekten reicht vom Affentlichen Bau A1/4ber Kultur-, Industrie- und Wohnbau bis zu Kirchen. Dabei sehen Peter Riepl und Gabriele Riepl in der Architektur nicht primAr die Aufgabe neuartige Konstrukte zu erfinden, sondern bestehenden Raum zu modifizieren, differenzieren und Orte neu zu konditionieren. "Raum" ist mehr als nur der geschlossene Raum; er kann unbegrenzt, weitlAufig und offen sein. Mit groAformatigen Bildern wird eine Auswahl ausgezeichneter Bauten vorgestellt und mit Plan, Text und ProjektA1/4bersicht ergAnzt. Friedrich Achleitner charakterisiert in seinem Essay das Werk der Architekten und stellt es in einen grAAeren Kontext. |
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Art-Sites Spain $4.18 The art and architecture scene in Spain has become the focus of international attention. High points of interest include Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, Madrid’s Reina Sofia, Barcelona’s acclaimed revitalization projects, world-class art centers in Badajoz, Caceres, Castellon, Santiago de Compostella, and award-winning architecture in all regions of Spain by Bofill, Calatrava, Gehry, Isozaki, Meier, and Moneo. With its compelling commentaries on each site, myriad illustrations, practical information, and maps, this book is the essential resource for art adventures in Spain. Published by art-SITES Press and distributed by the University of California Press. |
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African American Sites in Florida $28.65 A tour of the sites that commemorate the role of African Americans in the Florida’s history. ?We commend McCarthy ? for preserving our history by means of this wonderful book.??Dr. B. Kelley, Chair, Florida African American History Taskforce |
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New York Sites $21.99 New York Sites – Tin Sign |
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Are Social Networking Sites Harmful? $8.69 The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives — eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research. |
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Managing World Heritage Sites $52.74 World Heritage Sites are some of the most recognised locations around the world. They include natural sites such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier and cultural ones such as the Pyramids at Giza, the Walled City of Baku in Azerbaijan and the Historic Centre of Riga in Latvia. The responsibility to manage them successfully and ensure that the resources are not damaged by visitors, war or environment is therefore vital. Managing World Heritage Sites covers the management issues encountered at cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites). WHS sites are high profile and as their designation states they are unique. They are often government owned and subject to political debate, they have iconic status and are therefore crucial to national tourism industries, and often involve a large number of stakeholders within their management structures. This text considers all of these aspects in arriving at solutions for site management principles. In 12 chapters and 5 case studies it covers issues such as WHS designation, marketing, visitor management, revenue generation and management. Each chapter will examine the management issues associated with managing heritage within the WH Sites, making clear use of management practices to apply the theory. Managing World Heritage Sites: – Includes international case studies such as World Heritage Sites in the Americas, Machupicchu, Stonehenge, Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves of Australia, Megalithic Temples of Malta.- Is authored by an international contributor team of well known and respected experts in this field – Has a user friendly and logical structure including aims, introduction, case study, conclusion, references and websites and examples best practice. – 5 specific case study chapters including a location map, an explanation of key issues, conclusion, and questions for self-study * Covers the management issues encountered at cultural and natural world heritage sites including designation, marketing, visitor management, revenue generation and management. * Illustrated with international case studies including World Heritage Sites in the Americas, Machupicchu, Stonehenge, Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves of Australia, Megalithic Temples of Malta. * International contributor team of well known and respected experts in this field |
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Chocolate Chill-Out Cake $20.4 Features Note to Adults/Note to Kids/Table of Contents/Food Pyramid/Cooking/Measuring Tips/Utensil/Tool List/Sidebars (Nutrition Notes)/Glossary/Index/Book List- Safe Web sites at www.FactHound.comStandards Physical Science: Science Framework for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress. National Science Education Content Standards. Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Personal Health/Nutrition. |
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Chocolate Chill-Out Cake and Other Yummy Desserts $5.69 Used – Features Note to Adults/Note to Kids/Table of Contents/Food Pyramid/Cooking/Measuring Tips/Utensil/Tool List/Sidebars (Nutrition Notes)/Glossary/Index/Book List- Safe Web sites at www.FactHound.comStandards Physical Science: Science Framework for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress. National Science Education Content Standards. Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Personal Health/Nutrition. |
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Chocolate Chill-Out Cake and Other Yummy Desserts $1.43 Used – Features Note to Adults/Note to Kids/Table of Contents/Food Pyramid/Cooking/Measuring Tips/Utensil/Tool List/Sidebars (Nutrition Notes)/Glossary/Index/Book List- Safe Web sites at www.FactHound.comStandards Physical Science: Science Framework for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress. National Science Education Content Standards. Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Personal Health/Nutrition. |
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Consumer Guide to Computer Security: Fight Back Against Identity Theft, Malware, Hackers, Spyware, Spam, Botnets, Phishing – Online Privacy – Wireless, Laptop, Hotspot Security $10.23 Information for consumers includes fighting back against identity theft, how identity theft occurs, procedures to follow for victims, including sample letters and communications, email scams, botnets, hackers and spam, health online, home wireless security, identity theft, internet auctions, kids’ privacy, laptop security, malware, online dating scams, online investing, online shopping, P2P security, phishing, social networking sites, spyware, tax-related id theft, voip, wi-fi hotspots, the Fair Credit Billing Act, avoiding scams, broadband, computer disposal, computer security.Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of data security and mobile privacy issues, including the prevention of data theft. This impressive compilation has over 500 pages of official government reports and documents, including testimony at hearings held on these vital matters. Topics covered include identity theft, financial information and credit card data theft, information security, online safety, the protection of consumer privacy, FTC rules and regulations, best practices for businesses, phishing, theft of social security numbers, and much more.There is significant coverage of guidelines for business, with guidance on information compromise and identity theft, the notification of individuals and law enforcement, protecting offices from information thieves, medical identify theft information for health care providers and health plans, safe use of peer to peer file sharing, five steps for business on protecting personal information, compliance with new red flag rules for fighting identity theft, conducting data security audits, rules for safely discarding personal information, law requiring businesses to truncate credit card information on receipts, the development of privacy policies, looking out for unauthorized access, and much more.The collection includes a reproductions of official FTC Staff Reports – Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change – A Proposed Framework for Busin |
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Consumer Guide to Computer Security: Fight Back Against Identity Theft, Malware, Hackers, Spyware, Spam, Botnets, Phishing – Online Privacy – Wireless, Laptop, Hotspot Security $9.99 Information for consumers includes fighting back against identity theft, how identity theft occurs, procedures to follow for victims, including sample letters and communications, email scams, botnets, hackers and spam, health online, home wireless security, identity theft, internet auctions, kids’ privacy, laptop security, malware, online dating scams, online investing, online shopping, P2P security, phishing, social networking sites, spyware, tax-related id theft, voip, wi-fi hotspots, the Fair Credit Billing Act, avoiding scams, broadband, computer disposal, computer security.Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of data security and mobile privacy issues, including the prevention of data theft. This impressive compilation has over 500 pages of official government reports and documents, including testimony at hearings held on these vital matters. Topics covered include identity theft, financial information and credit card data theft, information security, online safety, the protection of consumer privacy, FTC rules and regulations, best practices for businesses, phishing, theft of social security numbers, and much more.There is significant coverage of guidelines for business, with guidance on information compromise and identity theft, the notification of individuals and law enforcement, protecting offices from information thieves, medical identify theft information for health care providers and health plans, safe use of peer to peer file sharing, five steps for business on protecting personal information, compliance with new red flag rules for fighting identity theft, conducting data security audits, rules for safely discarding personal information, law requiring businesses to truncate credit card information on receipts, the development of privacy policies, looking out for unauthorized access, and much more.The collection includes a reproductions of official FTC Staff Reports – Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change – A Proposed Framework for Busin |
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Health Care Reform eBook $34.22 This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of health care reform in the United States and the surrounding arguments. A historic overview of the U.S. health care system is introduced, including Medicare, Medicaid, and HMOs. Also covered are economic concerns and political aspects, including President Obama’s latest plans for improvement. Additionally, the Canadian health care system is compared with the U.S. system. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. |
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Homelessness eBook $34.22 This title examines one of the world’s critical issues, homelessness. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue leading up to its current and future impact on society. What is homelessness, causes and types of homelessness, demographics of homelessness and responses to homelessness are discussed in detail. Effects of homelessness such as lack of a permanent address and phone, lack of a place to clean up, cook food, and sleep, unemployment, and deterioration of health are covered. Legislation and programs that address homelessness such as the Stuart B. McKinney Act, National Coalition for the Homeless, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, Homeless Emergency and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act, and Healthcare for the Homeless (HCH) are also introduced. Engaging text, informative sidebars, and color photographs present information realistically, leaving readers with a thorough, honest interpretation of homelessness. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Issues is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. |
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Italy with Kids $266.95 New – Focusing mainly on Rome, Venice, and Florence, this family-friendly guide to Italy reviews resorts, hotels, museums, restaurants, and other sites for their accommodations for children. There is also a section on travel planning for health and safety of children. Some smaller towns and offbeat destinations are also featured. |
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Italy with Kids $186.09 New – Focusing mainly on Rome, Venice, and Florence, this family-friendly guide to Italy reviews resorts, hotels, museums, restaurants, and other sites for their accommodations for children. There is also a section on travel planning for health and safety of children. Some smaller towns and offbeat destinations are also featured. |
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Italy with Kids $5.35 Used – Focusing mainly on Rome, Venice, and Florence, this family-friendly guide to Italy reviews resorts, hotels, museums, restaurants, and other sites for their accommodations for children. There is also a section on travel planning for health and safety of children. Some smaller towns and offbeat destinations are also featured. |
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Italy with Kids $0.99 Used – Focusing mainly on Rome, Venice, and Florence, this family-friendly guide to Italy reviews resorts, hotels, museums, restaurants, and other sites for their accommodations for children. There is also a section on travel planning for health and safety of children. Some smaller towns and offbeat destinations are also featured. |
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Italy with Kids $7.55 New – Focusing mainly on Rome, Venice, and Florence, this family-friendly guide to Italy reviews resorts, hotels, museums, restaurants, and other sites for their accommodations for children. There is also a section on travel planning for health and safety of children. Some smaller towns and offbeat destinations are also featured. |
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Italy with Kids $4.39 New – Focusing mainly on Rome, Venice, and Florence, this family-friendly guide to Italy reviews resorts, hotels, museums, restaurants, and other sites for their accommodations for children. There is also a section on travel planning for health and safety of children. Some smaller towns and offbeat destinations are also featured. |
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Italy with Kids $121.68 New – Focusing mainly on Rome, Venice, and Florence, this family-friendly guide to Italy reviews resorts, hotels, museums, restaurants, and other sites for their accommodations for children. There is also a section on travel planning for health and safety of children. Some smaller towns and offbeat destinations are also featured. |
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Italy with Kids $86.86 New – Focusing mainly on Rome, Venice, and Florence, this family-friendly guide to Italy reviews resorts, hotels, museums, restaurants, and other sites for their accommodations for children. There is also a section on travel planning for health and safety of children. Some smaller towns and offbeat destinations are also featured. |
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Keep on Rollin Meatballs and Other Delicious Dinners $20.4 Features Note to Adults/Note to Kids/Table of Contents/Food Pyramid/Cooking/Measuring Tips/Utensil/Tool List/Sidebars (Nutrition Notes)/Glossary/Index/Book List- Safe Web sites at www.FactHound.comStandards Physical Science: Science Framework for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress. National Science Education Content Standards. Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Personal Health/Nutrition. |
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Online Family: Your Guide to Fun and Discovery in Cyberspace $6.75 Used – Featuring sites on everything from health and safety to parenting advice, personal finance to family games, the Internet is a veritable cornucopia of resources for families. Now, following in the footsteps of his award-winning Online Kids, nationally recognized family computing expert Preston Gralla provides parents with a complete guide to making the most of a potentially inexhaustible family resource. In addition to profiles of hundreds of family-related sites currently available on the |
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Online Family: Your Guide to Fun and Discovery in Cyberspace $2.94 Used – Featuring sites on everything from health and safety to parenting advice, personal finance to family games, the Internet is a veritable cornucopia of resources for families. Now, following in the footsteps of his award-winning Online Kids, nationally recognized family computing expert Preston Gralla provides parents with a complete guide to making the most of a potentially inexhaustible family resource. In addition to profiles of hundreds of family-related sites currently available on the |
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Puffy Popovers $20.4 Features Note to Adults/Note to Kids/Table of Contents/Food Pyramid/Cooking/Measuring Tips/Utensil/Tool List/Sidebars (Nutrition Notes)/Glossary/Index/Book List- Safe Web sites at www.FactHound.comStandards Physical Science: Science Framework for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress. National Science Education Content Standards. Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Personal Health/Nutrition. |
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Safe Sites Kids & Family Internet Yellow Pages, Second Edition with CDROM $8.83 Used – — Includes a comprehensive directory of websites by categories: animals, churches, computers, education, employment, entertainment, health, home schooling, humor, ministries, music, news, reference, resources, shopping, spiritual life, sports, and much, much more– 10,000+ reviewed sites with 2,500 featured sites. Includes a CD-ROM complete with hyperlinks for quick access to websites plus free family-safe Internet filtering software– Guidelines help believers and new users navigate the |