This expanded and updated edition of John Peacock’s unrivaled collection of drawings ranges over eleven centuries of English historical costume.More... than a thousand illustrations, based on surviving garments and contemporary paintings and photographs, demonstrate the astonishing changes in men’s and women’s clothing over the centuries—from the simple tunics and gowns of the eleventh century to the petticoat breeches and ostrich-plumed hats of Charles II’s reign to the T-shirts and shorts of today. Clear and detailed drawings, plus notes that pinpoint specific features such as fabric, decoration, accessories and cut, make each costume immediately comprehensible. Completely up to date, and with a new chart showing the main changes in fashion through the centuries, this is an essential reference for students of theatrical design and fashion, drama groups and anyone interested in the history of costume. Over 1100 illustrations

What are you waiting for? Whether you’re dreaming about starting a business, learning about entrepreneurship, or on the brink of creating a new... opportunity right now, don’t wait. Open this book. Inside you will find everything you need. This book contains: a vivid new way to learn about and to practice entrepreneurship. practical exercises, questions and activities for each step in your process. specific principles derived from the heuristics of expert entrepreneurs. 70+ case briefs of entrepreneurs across industries, geographies and time. applications to social entrepreneurship as well as the creation of opportunities in large enterprises. data that will challenge assumptions you might have about entrepreneurship. a broader perspective about the science of entrepreneurship and implications for how individuals can shape their own situation. You will find these ideas presented in a concise, modular, graphical form, perfect for those learning to be entrepreneurs or already in the thick of things. If you want to learn about entrepreneurship in a way that emphasizes action, this book is for you. If you have already launched your entrepreneurial career and are looking for new perspectives, this book is for you. Even if you are someone who feels your day job is no longer creating anything novel or valuable, and wonders how to change it, this book is for you. Anyone using entrepreneurship to create the change they want to see in the world will find a wealth of thought-provoking material, expert advice, and practical techniques inside. So what are you waiting for?

Efficiency in Learning offers a road map of the most effective ways to use the three fundamental communication of training: visuals, written text, and... audio. Regardless of how you are delivering your training materials—in the classroom, in print, by synchronous or asynchronous media—the book’s methods are easily applied to your lesson presentations, handouts, reference guides, or e-learning screens. Designed to be a down-to-earth resource for all instructional professionals, Efficiency in Learning’s guidelines are clearly illustrated with real-world examples.

In Efficient and Flexible Reading, Kathleen McWhorter uses a variety of strategies and tools (including Learning Style assessments) to teach readers how... to be active readers and adapt key reading skills and strategies to whatever college text they encounter. The clear instruction, examples, and skill application regarding the key reading skills prepare students for their future coursework by focusing on college reading skills and strategies.

Encouraging students to read actively and critically, to approach reading as a thinking process, and to analyze their own reading and learning... strategies, Efficient and Flexible Reading teaches students how to vary their approach to written texts based on the material and their purpose for reading. Efficient and Flexible Reading teaches students how to identify text structures and thought patterns for more efficient learning. Emphasizing reading as an active thinking process, the author presents systems for monitoring concentration, comprehension, and recall, encouraging students to assess the reading assignment and to select the appropriate strategy to suit the situation.

In Efficient and Flexible Reading, Kathleen McWhorter uses a variety of strategies and tools (including Learning Style assessments) to teach readers... how to be active readers and adapt key reading skills and strategies to whatever college text they encounter. The clear instruction, examples, and skill application regarding the key reading skills prepare students for their future coursework by focusing on college reading skills and strategies.

Concise, yet substantive, this primer helps readers develop a solid working knowledge of the design decisions, equipment options, and operating... costs associated with building lighting and electrical installations. Unique in perspective, it emphasizes "design intent" as the driving force for architectural lighting decisions and related electrical construction. Covers topics such as: light and perception; lighting metrics; lamps; lighting design; sunlight or daylight; lighting numbers; electrical basics; generation and distribution; residential and commercial electrical; energy profiles. Contains an identical example for a residence and an office, and features example buildings to illustrate and connect design decisions and construction requirements for lighting and electrical installations. Includes design templates and calculations. For architects, constructors, managers, and occupants who wish to refine and improve their understanding of lighting opportunities and building electrical systems.

Now you can achieve optimum performance and efficiency in the design of electric systems for virtually any size or type of building or industrial... facility utilizing the state-of-the-art methodologies detailed in this comprehensive handbook. Step-by-step guidelines take you through each phase of design, covering equipment selection, power distribution system analysis, conduit and conductor sizing, lighting system design, control systems, electronic instrumentation, protective relaying, energy management systems, power quality, variable speed drives, motor selection, and more. The latest codes (NEC 2008) as well as currently available equipment are referenced. Numerous examples and simulation exercises are included, along with detailed design examples. Fully illustrated with many useful diagrams and tables, this book is a practical guide for electrical engineers, plant and facility engineers, and other professionals responsible for implementing or overseeing the design of facility electrical systems.

dg nanouk okpik, Cathy Tagnak Rexford, Brandy Nalani McDougall, and Mahealani Perez-Wendt are four exceptional emerging poets. Their Pacific Rim... relationship invited opportunity to publish these four chapbooks in one collected volume. Like effigy earthworks, stone, and bone carvings, the books included in this volume portray representational imagery as testimonies to the stunning spirit, landscapes, and lives from which these poets derive. A significant statement as to the changing state of the world, this collection is a rich pleasure.