Opium
Opium

Author: Donald Wigal

Publisher: Parkstone International

Published: 2014-06-12

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1783100168

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Opium, once used for ritual purposes, is a substance which dulls pain and offers access to an artificial world, and has long been idealized by artists and markets. Baudelaire, Picasso, and Dickens were all inspired to create by the blue clouds of smoke. Known as either a sacred drug or the worst of poisons, opium rapidly became popular in Great Britain and a source of commerce with Imperial China. This illustrated work presents the history and quasi-religious rites of opium’s use.

Caravaggio
Caravaggio

Author: Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

Publisher: ATS Italia Editrice

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 8875710481

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The Rough Guide to Kenya
The Rough Guide to Kenya

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2016-05-02

Total Pages: 930

ISBN-13: 0241278430

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The Rough Guide to Kenya has been the most authoritative guide to the country since it was first published in 1987. The fully revised, full-colour 11th edition covers the country in fine detail. Learn how to cope with and enjoy Nairobi; visit the Maasai Mara without the crowds; explore lesser-known parks and conservancies; and make the most of the Indian Ocean coast. A wealth of practical information covers the highways and byways, supported by the most thoroughly researched and reliable background coverage available. Go on safari in Tsavo East, Amboseli, Samburu Reserve and Meru National Park. Explore Rift Valley lakes, Mount Kenya, the Kakamega Forest and the Shimba Hills. Enjoy the Indian Ocean - not just at Diani Beach, Mombasa and Watamu, but also at Msambweni, Tiwi and Kilifi. Stop off in Machakos, Nanyuki and Kisumu and visit local markets, museums and wildlife sanctuaries. Whether you're visiting for a safari and beach holiday or embarking on a longer stay, The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate travel guide.

Simply Organized
Simply Organized

Author: Iyna Bort Caruso

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-12-15

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1440540160

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Are you living in cramped quarters with no space to breathe? Do you feel overwhelmed by all that clutter? You’re not alone. Inside you’ll find page after page of hints, tips, and strategies that help you set up and organize a home office anywhere, maximize closet and shelf space, sell what you no longer need or want, tuck away kitchen utensils in hidden storage spaces, and so much more. This book proves that you can live large in even the smallest of spaces by making every square inch count. It’s simple! Getting organized doesn’t have to take days or enormous amounts of effort. And think of how relieved you’ll be once you put your house in order.

Design of Modern Highrise Reinforced Concrete Structures
Design of Modern Highrise Reinforced Concrete Structures

Author: Hiroyuki Aoyama

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 1848161670

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This book presents the results of a Japanese national research project carried out in 1988-1993, usually referred to as the New RC Project. Developing advanced reinforced concrete building structures with high strength and high quality materials under its auspices, the project aimed at promoting construction of highrise reinforced concrete buildings in highly seismic areas such as Japan. The project covered all the aspects of reinforced concrete structures, namely materials, structural elements, structural design, construction, and feasibility studies. In addition to presenting these results, the book includes two chapters giving an elementary explanation of modern analytical techniques, i.e. finite element analysis and earthquake response analysis. Contents: RC Highrise Buildings in Seismic Areas (H Aoyama); The New RC Project (H Hiraishi); New RC Materials (M Abe & H Shiohara); New RC Structural Elements (T Kaminosono); Finite Element Analysis (H Noguchi); Structural Design Principles (M Teshigawara); Earthquake Response Analysis (T Kabeyasawa); Construction of New RC Structures (Y Masuda); Feasibility Studies and Example Buildings (H Fujitani). Readership: Civil, ocean and marine engineers.

The Rough Guide to Kenya
The Rough Guide to Kenya

Author: Richard Trillo

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 948

ISBN-13: 1409330184

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The new-look full colour Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate companion to East Africa's biggest travel destination. Get under the skin of cosmopolitan Nairobi with full coverage of the city's nightlife, restaurants and hotels. There's also detailed information on how to make the most of the Maasai Mara reserve and discover the best Indian Ocean beaches, as well as the northern deserts andthe various national parks. With detailed background information and a handy wildlife guide, this is the essential guide for your next holiday, whether you're visiting for a two-week safari or going to Kenya on business, with its wealth of practical advice and the best maps of any guide. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Kenya. Now available in ePub format.

The Minds Behind PlayStation Games
The Minds Behind PlayStation Games

Author: Patrick Hickey, Jr.

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2022-09-29

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1476645833

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Featuring interviews with the creators of 43 popular video games--including Spyro the Dragon, Syphon Filter, NFL GameDay 98 and Final Fantasy VII--this book gives a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most influential (and sometimes forgotten) titles of the original PlayStation era. Interviewees recall the painstaking development, challenges of working with mega publishers and uncertainties of public reception, and discuss the creative processes that produced some of gaming's all-time classics.

Sustainable Low-Carbon City Development in China
Sustainable Low-Carbon City Development in China

Author: Axel Baeumler

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2012-04-12

Total Pages: 591

ISBN-13: 0821389882

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This book summarizes experiences from the World Bank s activities related to low-carbon urban development in China. It highlights the need for low-carbon city development and presents details on specific sector-level experiences and lessons, a framework for action, and financing opportunities.

Making Use of PHP
Making Use of PHP

Author: Ashok Appu

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2002-10-02

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0471428698

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PHP has an edge over locked-in solutions such as JSP and ASP for most Web development work because it is a cross-platform technology. Surveys indicate that PHP is rapidly becoming the most widely used Web scripting language and PHP skills are now considered essential for many Web developers. * Explains why PHP is easier to learn than Perl or JavaScript and how it is useful in server-side development and administration tasks * Offers guidance to fully utilizing the possibilities of PHP * Enables Web designers and others with HTML skills to quickly gain essential abilities for site administration and content development