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When Victoria Romano, an Italian-American woman, decides to move from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Amalfi, Italy with her dog Murphy and her cat Tiger, she intends to spend a placid, restful, salutary year doing absolutely nothing. Instead of dolce far niente, though, Victoria is seduced by the magic and lure of the Amalfi Drive, a land of sweet sun and mellow wine, Greek and Roman ruins, volcanic cliffs and flowering gardens, deep caves and miniature inlets, orange and olive groves, Russian dancers and cocktail parties, writers and artists, and amore.
Bursting with images from across time, a sparkling chronicle of rockets, pinwheels, and more. This book illuminates the glittering history of fireworks, from their mysterious beginnings to the dazzling big-budget displays of today. It describes how they enthralled the world’s royal courts and became a sensation across the British Empire. There are stories of innovations like “living fireworks,” fiercely fought international competitions, and the technology behind modern showpieces viewed by millions. Practitioners say fireworks are an art, and they have inspired artists from Shakespeare, Handel, Dickens, and Whistler to Katy Perry. But John Withington also covers fireworks’ practical uses—rescues at sea, attempts to control the weather—while not ignoring their dangers, accidents, or efforts to make them safer.
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You've heard the theory--this book shows you how to successfully practice it. Jeri Edwards takes you on a rare, worldwide tour of nine large client/server applications that are in production in enterprises today. You get an insider's peek at their projects. Find out what went right and what they would do differently next time. You learn: * Why 3-tier architectures are key to successful enterprise client/server applications * How to succeed with challenging project requirements * What are the architectural trade-offs and how to choose between them * How successful projects are run * What outcomes to expect * Words to the wise: tips from the architects * Who can afford to pass up such valuable, firsthand advice?
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The first edition of The Female Brain laid the groundwork for gaining a better understanding of the female brain, examining the evidence for structural and functional differences between the brains of males and females. Addressing a wealth of new research, the second edition continues in this vein, leading readers through the basic principles of anatomy and physiology and on to the complex behavioral functions which constitute the workings of the normal and abnormal female brain. Examines Questions about Structural and Functional Differences The book addresses the question of structural and functional differences between the female brain and the male brain. Are there differences? How good is...