Walking On Glass


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'Establishes beyond doubt that Iain Banks is a novelist of remarkable talents' Daily Telegraph Graham Park is in love. But Sara Fitch is an enigma to him, a creature of almost perverse mystery. Steven Grout is paranoid - and with justice. He knows that They are out to get him. They are. Quiss, insecure in his fabulous if ramshackle castle, is forced to play interminable impossible games. The solution to the oldest of all paradoxical riddles will release him. But he must find an answer before he knows the question. Park, Grout, Quiss - no trio could be further apart. But their separate courses are set for collision. Praise for Iain Banks: 'The most imaginative novelist of his generation' The Times 'His verve and talent will always be recognised, and his work will always find and enthral new readers' Ken MacLeod, Guardian 'His work was mordant, surreal, and fiercely intelligent' Neil Gaiman 'An exceptional wordsmith' Scotsman




Fenton: 1970-2005 : Encore, Gracious Touch, Lenox, Rosso, Tiara, and more


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The Fenton Art Glass Company has a long history of making glass for other companies to sell under that company's name. A perfect companion to Carrie and Gerald Domitz's first volume, Fenton Glass Made for Other Companies, Volume II, covers the glass Fenton made after 1970 and before 2005. It covers companies such as Tiara, Martha Stewart, Levay, Encore, Hallmark, Gracious Touch, and many others. The book contains more than 1,600 full-color photographs, listings, values, and archive materials of this later production. Many catalog reprints are included in order to give collectors all the information they need to learn about glass they may have been unaware was made. 2007 values.




Code of Federal Regulations


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Special edition of the Federal Register, containing a codification of documents of general applicability and future effect ... with ancillaries.




Secrets of the Sideshows


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"Joe Nickell - once a carnival pitchman, then a magician, private detective, and investigative writer - has pursued sideshow secrets for years and has worked the famous carnival midway at the Canadian National Exhibition. For this book, he interviewed showmen and performers, collected carnival memorabilia, researched published accounts of sideshows and their lore, and even performed some classic sideshow feats, such as eating fire and lying on a bed of nails as a cinderblock was broken on his chest. The result of these varied efforts, Secrets of the Sideshows tells the captivating story of the magic, tricks - real or illusory - and performers of the world's midway shows."--BOOK JACKET.




The Big Book of Fenton Glass


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This is a beautiful and comprehensive guide to glassware produced by the Fenton Art Glass Company from the 1940s to through the 1960s. The various colors, decorative treatments, and forms (from baskets and bowls to sandwich trays and vases) are vividly displayed in over 840 color photographs. A large selection of rare, unlisted, and experimental items- some never before pictured-are included. In the text, a brief history of the company is provided. Additional information provided includes listings of factory ware and mold numbers along with a chronicling of the various colors produced in the many product lines. Also included in the book are a bibliography and values for the glassware in its many eye-catching forms and brilliant colors. Book jacket.




Handbook of Child Psychology, Cognition, Perception, and Language


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Part of the authoritative four-volume reference that spans the entire field of child development and has set the standard against which all other scholarly references are compared. Updated and revised to reflect the new developments in the field, the Handbook of Child Psychology, Sixth Edition contains new chapters on such topics as spirituality, social understanding, and non-verbal communication. Volume 2: Cognition, Perception, and Language, edited by Deanna Kuhn, Columbia University, and Robert S. Siegler, Carnegie Mellon University, covers mechanisms of cognitive and perceptual development in language acquisition. It includes new chapters devoted to neural bases of cognition, motor development, grammar and langauge rules, information processing, and problem solving skills.




Navy Lifeline


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United States Code


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Artwalks in New York


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Completely updated, the new edition of this acclaimed guide brings us 33 tours of public art, covering the length of the island, from the Cloisters and Harlem in northern Manhattan, to Central Park and the museum mile, to Rockefeller Center and Chelsea, and all the way down to the southern tip at Battery Park City. This indispensable guide also covers the outer boroughs, from Snug Harbor, Staten Island to the Socrates Sculpture Park and the Noguchi Museum in Queens, from Wave Hill in the Bronx all the way to the botanical gardens in Brooklyn. The perfect guidebook for residents and tourists alike, Harrison and Rosenfeld uncover nooks and crannies off the beaten track alongside favored treasures, reminding us all why New York City is the art capital of the world. Artwalks in New York contains: Completely revised and updated entries, including seven new walks, reflecting the ever-changing city Includes over 25 walking tour maps, directions, and suggested visitation hours Listings of museums, art and auction galleries, art-filled public spaces, hotel lobbies, gardens, restaurants, subway stations, public sculpture and murals, and more Hundreds of interesting facts, anecdotes, and tidbits about New York City art from two expert guides




Nobody Cares


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An early life tragedy and survivor’s guilt led Frank Burg toward life as a safetyman. He’s devoted his life to accident prevention, investigation, and the development of safety standards to prevent pain, suffering, and economic catastrophe. In this book, he explores how to: • prevent serious accidents with common sense; • eliminate the root causes of hazards; • learn what it takes to pursue a career in safety and health; • recognize limitations and determine when you need an expert. Burg draws on his experiences working for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as a corporate safety director, teacher and trainer to share basic principles of safety and health. Whether you want to protect yourself, family, or business interests, you’ll find his guidance essential. Simple tasks such as getting your mail, using a stool to change an energized lightbulb, or pulling leaves out of a gutter can put your life in jeopardy. Think twice before you act, recognize potential hazards, and solve problems with life-saving guidance from a safetyman.