Product Description
Australia has a rich diversity of phasmids - otherwise known as stick and leaf insects. Most of them are endemic, few have been studied and new species continue to be found. Stick insects are, by far, Australia’s longest insects - some of them reach up to 300 mm in body length, and more than 500 mm including outstretched legs. Many stick insects are very colourful, and some have quite elaborate, defensive behaviour. Increasingly they are being kept as ‘pets’.”The Complete Field Guide to Stick and Leaf Insects of Australia” is the first book on Australian phasmids for nearly 200 years. It includes photographs and distribution maps for all species, notes on their ecology and biology as well as identification keys suitable for novices or professionals. It covers all stick and leaf insects found in Australia; clear photos and line drawings; easy-to-use identification keys; and, notes on collecting and studying phasmids.

# Paperback: 220 pages
# Publisher: CSIRO Publishing (1 Mar 2009)
# Language English
# ISBN-10: 0643094180
# ISBN-13: 978-0643094185

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46 Science Fair Projects for the Evil Genius

Bob Bonnet, Dan Keen, “46 Science Fair Projects for the Evil Genius”
McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics 2008 | ISBN-10: 0071600272 | 183 Pages | PDF | 1,1 MB
SHAKE UP YOUR SCIENCE FAIR WITH THESE CUTTING-EDGE, ATTENTION-GRABBING PROJECTS!
Want to win first place in the next science fair? 46 Science Fair Projects for the
Evil Genius has everything you need to create amazing, sophisticated projects that will wow the judges and keep everyone talking long after the awards are handed out.
Using inexpensive, easy-to-find parts and tools, and following standard science
fair requirements, these creative new projects test 46 theories from various
disciplines, including physics, astronomy, energy, environmental science, and
economics. Each project begins with an intriguing hypothesis that leaves plenty of room for you to add your own tweaks, making the project entirely different and new-the only limit is your imagination! 46 Science Fair Projects for the Evil
Genius:
Features instructions and plans for 46 inventive, winning projects, complete with 100 how-to illustrationsShows you how to assemble, design, and build devices to test the hypotheses offered for each projectLeaves room for you to customize your project and create several variations, so the experiment is entirely your own!Removes the frustration-factor-all the parts you need are listed, along with sourcesRegardless of your skill level, 46 Science Fair Projects for the Evil Genius provides you with all the parts lists and tools you need to test the hypotheses and complete projects with ease, such as:
Water, Water, Everywhere-the effect of salt water flooding a lawn
“Vlip!”-dogs respond to sounds, not the meaning of words
Web Crawler-the effectiveness of Internet search engines
M&M Ring around the World-the validity of sample size
“Commercial” TV-comparison of programming to advertising content
Sounds fishy-do goldfish have a water temperature preference?
Split and Dip-strategy for making money in the stock market
High-Tech Times-the willingness of people of different ages to adapt to new
technologyNot Just Lemonade-is adding lemon to cleaners just for marketing?
Kinetic Pendulum-the relationship between a pendulum, an arc, and time

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The two fields of Geometric Modeling and Algebraic Geometry, though closely related, are traditionally represented by two almost disjoint scientific communities. Both fields deal with objects defined by algebraic equations, but the objects are studied in different ways. This contributed book presents, in 12 chapters written by leading experts, recent results which rely on the interaction of both fields. Some of these results have been obtained in the frame of the European GAIA II project (IST 2001-35512) entitled “Intersection algorithms for geometry-based IT applications using approximate algebraic methods”.

# Hardcover: 232 pages
# Publisher: Springer; illustrated edition edition (23 Oct 2007)
# Language English
# ISBN-10: 3540721843
# ISBN-13: 978-3540721840

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“This is a ‘must reference’…”
N.S. Sapidis (University of the Aegean, Ermoupoli, Greece), in: (Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 37, 2005)

Product Description
This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the fields Geometric Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, and Scientific Visualization, or Computer-Aided Geometric Design. Leading international experts have contributed, thus creating a one-of-a-kind collection of authoritative articles. There are chapters outlining basic theory in tutorial style, as well as application-oriented articles. Aspects which are covered include:

Historical outline

Curve and surface methods

Scientific Visualization

Implicit methods

Reverse engineering.

This book is meant to be a reference text for researchers in the field as well as an introduction to graduate students wishing to get some exposure
to this subject.

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* Hardcover: 848 pages
* Publisher: North Holland; 1 edition (June 1, 2002)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0444511040
* ISBN-13: 978-0444511041

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Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number Of Pages: 800
Publication Date: 2004-01-26
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0130281271
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780130281272
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:

A comprehensive and well-illustrated introduction to theory and application of statics and mechanics of materials. This book presents a commitment to the development of problem-solving skills and features many pedagogical aids unique to Hibbeler books. Chapter topics include general principles, force vectors, equilibrium of a particle, force system resultants, equilibrium of a rigid body, structural analysis, internal forces, friction, center of gravity and centroid, movements of inertia, virtual work, stress, strain, mechanical properties of materials, axial load, torsion, bending, transverse shear, combined loadings, stress transformation, strain transformation, design of beams and shafts, deflections of beams and shafts, buckling of columns, and energy methods. For engineering mechanics.

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3ds Max 2009 Bible By Kelly L. Murdock
Publisher: Wiley 2008-08-11 | 1252 Pages | ISBN: 0470381302 | PDF | 61.4 MB

The only comprehensive reference-tutorial on 3ds Max available, this book is everyone’s favorite. Whether you’re a beginner looking for 3D basics or a full-fledged animator seeking new ways to dazzle viewers with your creations, it’s all here. You’ll find pages of professional tips, loads of advice, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials guaranteed to build your skills and spark your creativity. A 16-page color insert highlights cutting-edge work from 3D artists. A valuable companion DVD provides all the examples and content from the book, including unique models and textures you can customize on your own, and a searchable, full-color version of the book.

3ds Max 2009 Bible covers both 3ds Max 2009 and 3ds Max 2009 Design and covers:

Navigating the viewports with the ViewCube, SteeringWheels, and other ways. Creating realistic materials with new ProMaterials. Using Spline Mapping to improve texture mapping over irregular shaped objects. Blending multiple texture maps together with the new Composite Map. Creating architectural walkthroughs with the Walkthrough Assistant.

Don’t miss out on the newest version of this bestselling resource!

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Product Description:

Expert guidance to help you achieve the score you want

Completely revised and updated for 2010, McGraw-Hill’s GMAT brings all of McGraw-Hill’s business and education expertise to bear on helping you achieve the best score possible. It’s packed with topic reviews, testtaking strategies, up-to-the-minute test information, and plenty of practice tests and drills. This authoritative and practical guide has been fully updated, with additional practice online and important information.

* Publisher: McGraw-Hill
* Number Of Pages: 496
* Publication Date: 2009-08-26
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071624120
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071624121

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Dating Makes You Want to Die

Publisher: Collins Living | Pages: 224 | 2008-09-01 | ISBN 0061456500 | PDF | 1 MB

You have two choices:

Be attacked by a wolverine or go on a date

If you’re smart, you chose wolverine.

If not?well, wait, are you sure you don’t want the wolverine?

Happily ever after isn’t so easy anymore. It’s all speed dating,matchmaking terror, and visits to your therapist. Whether it’s themortification, frustration, or just plain exhaustion that’s got youready to give up on love, this book is here to help. After all, thereare only two ways out of the dating scene. One involves giving up allyour possessions and taking a vow of chastity. The other involvesfinding a permanent (or semi-permanent, anyway) partner. This book willhelp you get through the latter.

From the bar scenes and the first sexual encounter to deciding whetherto move in together, Dating Makes You Want to Die walks you throughevery stage of the dating process?and, like a Belarusian arms dealer,provides the heavy artillery you’ll need to destroy the potentialproblems lurking in each one.

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357 Pages l PDF l ISBN: 0313336954 l Publisher: Greenwood Press l Size: 6 MB

Over 200 entries address the major adornments and modifications, their historical and cross-cultural locations, and the major cultural groups and places in which body modification has been central to social and cultural practices.

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French Verb Drills

Product Description
The shortest route to mastering verb conjugations

One of the greatest challenges in learning a language is mastering verb conjugations. The books in the unique Language Verb Drill series make it easier than ever for learners to meet that challenge.

Drilling, whether it’s for learning a musical instrument, a sport, or a language, is an essential part of a sound education because repeated, concentrated practice makes specialized skills become second nature.

Unlike most verb books, which tend to concentrate on tables of conjugations, the books in the Language Verb Drills series allow students to focus exclusively on building mastery of verbs without being distracted by other elements of grammar. Combining the features of a workbook and reference manual, they clearly and systematically explain how a verb system works while providing numerous drills for practice. These revised editions of the popular study guides now include a final review section to reinforce the reader’s ability to automatically select the correct verb form.

About the Author
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

# Paperback: 176 pages
# Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 3 edition (December 26, 2003)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0071420878
# ISBN-13: 978-0071420877

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