Did the Maya really predict that the world would end in December of 2012? If not, how and why has 2012 millenarianism gained such popular appeal? In... this deeply knowledgeable book, two leading historians of the Maya answer these questions in a succinct, readable, and accessible style. Matthew Restall and Amara Solari introduce, explain, and ultimately demystify the 2012 phenomenon. They begin by briefly examining the evidence for the prediction of the world's end in ancient Maya texts and images, analyzing precisely what Maya priests did and did not prophesize. The authors then convincingly show how 2012 millenarianism has roots far in time and place from Maya cultural traditions, but in those of medieval and Early Modern Western Europe. Revelatory any myth-busting, while remaining firmly grounded in historical fact, this fascinating book will be essential reading as the countdown to December 21, 2012, begins.

New look, new features, updated resources: All the tools you need to build a successful art career!2012 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market is the... must-have reference guide for emerging artists, who want to establish a successful career in fine art, illustration, cartooning or graphic design. For years, artists have relied on us to help them find new markets and navigate the changing business landscape. The 2012 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market introduces a whole host of new features and guarantees the most up-to-date, individually verified listings possible. In addition to the 100% updated market listings, artists will find new resources they'll want to use everyday including: A FREE 1-year subscription toArtistsMarketOnline.com, where you can search listings, track your submissions, get the latest art and design news and much more (Note: free subscription comes with print version only) Complete, up-to-date contact information for more than 1,600 art market listings, including galleries, magazines, book publishers, greeting card companies, ad agencies, syndicates, art fairs and more Articles on the business of freelancing—from basic copyright information to tips on promoting your work NEW! Special features on selling more art in 2012, secrets to social media success, pocket-sized promotion, creating an online presence, fine-tuning your sales pitch and generating referrals NEW! Informative articles on getting the most from workshops, handling problems creatively, applying creative thinking to running your business and managing your clientsNEW! Inspiring and informative interviews with successful professionals including graphic designer Tom Davie and artist and illustrator Mike MaydakInformation on grants, residencies, organizations, publications and websites that offer support and direction for creative artists of all typesPLEASE NOTE: Free subscriptions are NOT included with the ebook version of this title.

The Most Trusted Guide to the World of Children's PublishingIf you write or illustrate for young readers with the hope of getting published, the 2012... Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is the trusted resource you need. For more than 20 years, CWIM has been the definitive publishing guide for anyone who seeks to write or illustrate for kids and young adults. Inside you'll find more than 700 listings for children's book publishers and magazines, including a point of contact, how much they pay, and what they're looking for. You'll also find: Interviews with acclaimed best-selling authors, such as Meg Cabot (The Princess Diaries), M.T. Anderson (Feed), Maggie Stiefvater (Shiver), and Ally Carter (Gallagher Girls series) Advice from dozens of prominent literary agents, most of whom are seeking new clientsOther informative articles on topics such as composing a query letter, selling articles to magazines, creating your writer "voice," working with co-writers, attending a writers conference, and more Includes an exclusive 60-minute FREE WEBINAR with Chuck Sambuchino that will teach you how to use this book and see your work in print. "Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is invaluable for writers of children's books. Chock-full of publishing resources, it's a must-have!"—Becca Fitzpatrick, Hush Hush and Crescendo "Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market is the most complete, trusted, definitive, and inspiring source of publishing opportunities for children's writers and illustrators working today."—Mary Kole, literary agent and award-winning blogger (kidlit.com)PLEASE NOTE: Free subscriptions are NOT included with the ebook version of this title.

Adam's Contract with SatanThe Legend of the Cheirograph of AdamMichael E. StoneThe legend of Satan's second deception of Adam and Eve throughout... Oriental Christian cultures.According to a legend known from Greece in the West to Armenia and Georgia in the East, Satan deceived Adam and Eve a second time. The Devil tricked them into concluding a contract, submitting their offspring to his rule "until the Unbegotten is born and the Undying One dies." Christ's baptism puts an end to this contract and their servitude. Though it never became incorporated into Christian belief, this legend spread by way of popular and artistic sources through Eastern Christendom, and is alive still in the popular tales of Bulgaria and Greece. The legend of the Contract is painted on Romanian churches and has spread in Armenian legends. In Adam's Contract with Satan, Michael Stone pursues the tale through its sometimes exotic transmission and explores the world-view that emerges from it, contrasting it with the Western view, perpetuated by Augustine, of Adam's sin in the Garden. This fascinating tale becomes a detective story that involves the pursuit of a tradition and its transmission, and an exploration of its implications for the understanding of the human condition.Michael Stone is on the faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he holds the double appointment of Gail Levin de Nur Professor of Religion and Professor of Armenian Studies. He is author of over 40 books and 250 articles in the fields of ancient Judaism and Armenian Studies.July 2001265 pages, 10 b&w photos, 6 x 9, index, append.cloth 0-253-33902-2 $39.95 s / £30.50

Helps satisfy 49 CFR 172.602 DOT's requirement that hazardous materials shipments be accompanied by emergency response info. Aids in emergency... preparedness, planning, and training. Available in English and Spanish, or in English/Spanish/French on CD-ROM. Book formats come in standard size (5-1/4 x 7-5/8)

Helps satisfy 49 CFR 172.602 DOT's requirement that hazardous materials shipments be accompanied by emergency response info. Aids in emergency... preparedness, planning, and training. Available in English and Spanish, or in English/Spanish/French on CD-ROM. Book formats come in standard size (5-1/4 x 7-5/8) or pocket size (4 x 5-1/4).

BRAND NEW 2012 EDITION AS OF JUNE 2011! A complete reference that brings you up to date with all pertinent FAR amendments. You can easily find... amendments to regulations using the revision bars in the handbook. Includes Inspection Authorization Study Guide. Updated annually to include all published FAA changes. Contains regulations pertinent to aviation maintenance: 1, 3, 13, 21, 23, 27, 33, 34, 35, 39, 43, 45, 47, 65, 91, 119, 120, 121 parts J and L, 125, 135, 145, 147, 183 and the applicable SFARS. Includes Advisory Circulars 20-62D, 20-109A, 21-12B, 39-7C, 43-9C, 43.9-1F, and 65-30A. As an added bonus, each book contains a copy of the FAA-G-8082-11A, Inspection Authorization Study Guide.

This publication contains the federal court rules and U.S. Code sections essential to federal civil litigation practice. Includes the completely revised... Federal Rules of Evidence effective December 1, 2011. Contents include: --Federal Rules of Evidence (ALL NEW!) --Federal Rules of Civil Procedure --Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure --Appendix of Forms --Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims & Asset Forfeiture Actions --U.S. Code, Title 28, Chapter 85 (Jurisdiction), Chapter 87 (Venue), Chapter 89 (Removal) --U.S. Code, Title 28, Chapter 111 (General Provisions) and 131 (Rules of Court) (selected provisions) --Federal Civil Rules Update (summarizing recent changes to the Federal Civil Rules) --The Constitution of the United States As amended through December 1, 2011 (Public Law No. 112-62). Handy paperback size. Newly expanded index. Full citations to source legislation and amendments. Published in December of each year just after new rule changes take effect.

Picking a leader at the ballot box can be a difficult choice it's hard to sort out fact from fiction and doublespeak from sincere promises, especially... with the bias in today's media. Salvator J. La Mastra V speaks directly to the voters of his generation, laying out the hot issues and each party's stance upon them for the upcoming election. With our economy floundering and more focus on mudslinging than on solutions, America needs change and the youth vote can bring that change. 2012 for Twentysomethings helps young voters get out, get informed, and make an educated vote.

Elsevier and the American Medical Association have partnered to co-publish this professional HCPCS Level II reference by Carol J. Buck! Code more... quickly, accurately, and efficiently, and optimize reimbursement with 2012 HCPCS Level II (Professional Edition). In an easy-to-use, full color, spiral-bound format, this professional reference presents the latest Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to help you comply with coding regulations and confidently locate information on specific codes, manage supply reimbursement, report patient data, code Medicare cases, and more. Keep current with HCPCS codes with this professional medical billing reference from Carol J. Buck!UNIQUE! Full-color Netter's Anatomy artwork provides a reference to complex anatomic information. At-a-glance code listings highlight all new, revised, and deleted codes for 2012. Convenient spiral binding provides easy access in practice settings. UNIQUE! Color-coded Table of Drugs similar to the ICD-9-CM drug table makes it easier to find specific drug information. Distinctive symbols identify new, revised, reinstated, and deleted codes. Drug code annotations help you quickly and easily identify brand name drugs as well as drugs that appear on the National Drug Class (NDC) directory and other Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs. Updated Internet Only Manual (IOM) provides essential information on carrier-specific and Medicare-specific regulations to ensure coding accuracy. American Dental Association (ADA) Current Dental Terminology code sets offer access to all dental codes in one place. Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) payment and status indicators show which codes are payable in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Coding Clinics drawn from the American Hospital Association HCPCS citations provide sources for information about specific codes and their usage. Age/Sex edits identify codes for use only with patients of a specific age or sex. Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) indicators clearly identify supplies to report to durable medical third-party payers. Quantity features highlight units of service allowable per patient, per day as listed in the Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs). Companion website (codingupdates.com) keeps you informed of changes to ICD codes, plus the opportunity to sign up for automatic e-mail notifications. Affordable pricing provides unparalleled value at a reasonable cost. The latest codes help you maintain compliance with current Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) standards. Relative Value Units (RVUs) payment symbol -- from the physician fee schedule -- helps in determining Medicare payments.

Inside your manual you'll find: Concepts related to MS-DRG assignment, including: * Designations for complications/comorbidities * Designations... for major complications/comorbidities Special features include: * Color throughout manual sections that make it easier for you to locate the information you need * Tables and texts that are easy on the eye * Hundreds of original illustrations drawn by an artist with coding experience * Complete body system illustrations at the beginning of applicable sections * Medical illustrations near appropriate codes * Easy-to-use conventions that identify o Codes that need additional digits for specificity o New and revised code descriptions o Manifestation codes