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Hervieu-Leger: Religion as a Chain of Memory

Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: This is a major new account of the nature of religion and its changing role in modern societies, by one of the most original French sociologists writing on religion today. In a stylish and accessible study, Hervieu–Leger addresses the problem of how to distinguish religion from other systems of meaning in modern Western society. The crucial point, she argues, is the chain of memory and tradition…

Hawthorne: Language and Philosophical Linguistics

Скачать книгу (размер 2 727 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 536) Аннотация: Philosophical Perspectives Volume 17, Language and Philosophical Linguistics, contains over 20 articles from leading philosophers of language and linguists.

Kilts: Advanced FPGA Design

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Muller-Marques Berger: IPSAS Explained

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Opening with a thorough description of the structure and organization of the IPSASB, the book goes on to give an overview of the principles of such key topics as the accrual basis of accounting as against cash basis, the history, scope and authority of IPSAS, the strategy of the IPSASB as well as the standard–setting procedures. Additionally the various measurement bases (cost, present value,…

Ratay: Structural Condition Assessment

Скачать книгу (размер 3 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 712) Аннотация: In Structural Condition Assessment, editor–in–chief Robert T. Ratay gathers together the leading people in the field to produce the first unified resource on all aspects of structural condition assessment for strength, serviceability, restoration, adaptive reuse, code compliance, and vulnerability. Organized by the four main stages of a structural evaluation, this book provides an introduction to…

Dobbert Tim: Matchmoving: The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking

Скачать книгу (размер 1 651 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 325) Аннотация: Get your foot in the studio door by learning the art of matchmoving Matchmoving is a technique that allows computer graphics to be inserted into live-action footage with correct position, scale, orientation, and motion. Also known as motion tracking, it's what allows movie monsters to run down Main Street and robots to run through crowds — and look real. Now this unique book from a top expert…

Chulkov Mikhail: Three Russian Tales of the 18th Century: The Comely Cook, Vanka Kain, and Poor Liza

Скачать книгу (размер 1 360 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 268) Аннотация: For those who cannot read the language of the original texts, the lively and varied world of eighteenth-century Russian literature has been largely inaccessible. In this valuable collection, expert translator David Gasperetti presents three seminal tales that express the major literary, social, and philosophical concerns of late-eighteenth-century Russia. The country's first bestseller, Matvei…

Boellstorff Tom: Ethnography and Virtual Worlds: A Handbook of Method

Скачать книгу (размер 1 340 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 264) Аннотация: Ethnography and Virtual Worlds is the only book of its kind — a concise, comprehensive, and practical guide for students, teachers, designers, and scholars interested in using ethnographic methods to study online virtual worlds, including both game and nongame environments. Written by leading ethnographers of virtual worlds, and focusing on the key method of participant observation, the book…

Richard Pettinger: Management For Dummies

Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Management For Dummies, 2nd Edition has been updated to include the latest trends in management thinking, updates on management software and technology and includes brand new sections covering globalisation, internationalisation, leadership and managing in difficult times. Written by a team of business professionals with decades of experience, this book is perfect for all levels of managers; new…

Sean Lang: British History For Dummies

Скачать книгу (размер 2 237 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 440) Аннотация: This book is a riotous, irreverent account of the people and events that have shaped Britain. Always getting those kings and queens confused? Never sure what happened when? Then you need this book. Inside you'll find rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire building, and forbidden love — not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips! * Revised and…

Johnson David Kyle: Inception and Philosophy: Because It's Never Just a Dream

Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: A philosophical look at the movie Inception and its brilliant metaphysical puzzles Is the top still spinning? Was it all a dream? In the world of Christopher Nolan's four-time Academy Award-winning movie, people can share one another's dreams and alter their beliefs and thoughts. Inception is a metaphysical heist film that raises more questions than it answers: Can we know what is real? Can you…

Irwin William: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Philosophy: Everything Is Fire

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: The essential companion to Stieg Larsson's bestselling trilogy and director David Fincher's 2011 film adaptation Stieg Larsson's bestselling Millennium Trilogy — The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest — is an international phenomenon. These books express Larsson's lifelong war against injustice, his ethical beliefs, and his deep…

Goodrich Michael T.: Data Structures and Algorithms in C++

Скачать книгу (размер 3 788 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 744) Аннотация: An updated, innovative approach to data structures and algorithms Written by an author team of experts in their fields, this authoritative guide demystifies even the most difficult mathematical concepts so that you can gain a clear understanding of data structures and algorithms in C++. The unparalleled author team incorporates the object-oriented design paradigm using C++ as the implementation…

Shim: Dictionary of Real Estate

Скачать книгу (размер 1 559 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 307) Аннотация: Everything you need to quickly acquire a solid working knowledge of more than 3,000 essential real estate terms In real estate, as in any type of business, an undefined term at a critical moment can equal a missed opportunity, or worse. That's why you need a reliable, up-to-date resource that gives you instant access to definitions of every important term you're likely to encounter in the course…

English Larry P.: Information Quality Applied

Скачать книгу (размер 4 277 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 840) Аннотация: A sequel to Larry English's pioneering book Improving Data Warehouse and Business Information Quality, Business Information Quality Applied provides detailed, step-by-step examples to apply the general approach outlined in his first book to real business scenarios and specific business areas, including sales, marketing, customer care, finance, and human resources. Written by one of a very few…

Tyler Jason: App Inventor for Android

Скачать книгу (размер 2 360 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 464) Аннотация: Google App Inventor for Android is the complete guide to App Inventor for Android, Google's new visual language for building mobile apps. With App Inventor, you program by piecing together blocks that represent the phone's functionality. Because it's like putting together a puzzle, even non-technical people can use App Inventor to create mobile apps. With App Inventor you don't need to write a…

Rizcallah Marcel: LDAP Directories: Building an Enterprise Directory

Скачать книгу (размер 2 390 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 470) Аннотация: A thorough introduction to the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) technology. The first part of this book offers a detailed overview of the real world applications of the technology. This is followed by an explanation of the technical details of LDAP and a step-by-step demonstration of how to implement an LDAP directory. The book's structure is designed to span the project manager and…

Bobrow Jerry: CliffsNotes Math Review for Standardized Tests

Скачать книгу (размер 2 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 512) Аннотация: CliffsNotes Math Review for Standardized Tests 2e provides an excellent and extensive overview of the areas of concern for most test-takers: Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Word Problems Strategies for Common Problem Types Unique Test-Type Problems: Math Ability, Quantitative Comparison, and Data Sufficiency.

Peyton Jane: Pub Scene

Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: The pub scene across the world is characterised by its casual warmth and conviviality. It has none of the pretences or formality of a restaurant or cocktail bar. It is the relaxed setting in which friends and strangers alike can choose to meet. The pub is where we go to celebrate a special occasion with a group of chums, but also where we might go to flirt intimately with a prospective lover. It…

Holzner Steven: Android Application Development For Dummies

Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: В наше время миллиарды пользователей носят в кармане портативные устройства, и в половине из них установлена операционная система Android. Даже если вы никогда не разрабатывали приложения для мобильных устройств, прочитав эту книгу, вы сможете воплотить свои невероятные идеи в современные приложения для платформы Android. Здесь вы найдете подробные инструкции по загрузке и установке среды…