Author: Katie Lloyd Thomas
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: material, practice, matters, architecture
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2007-05-15
List price: $165.00
ISBN-10: 041536325X
ISBN-13: 9780415363259

Bringing together texts and work by theorists and practitioners who are making material central to their work, this book reflects the diverse areas of inquiry which are expanding current material discourse. Focusing on the cultural, political, economic, technological and intellectual forces which shape material practices in architecture, the contributors draw on disciplines ranging from philosophy, history and pedagogy to art practice and digital and low-tech fabrication. By paying critical attention to material, a wide range of issues emerge which are otherwise excluded from architectural d

Authors:Thomas Berker, Maren Hartmann, Yves Punie, Katie Ward
Publisher: Open University Press
Keywords: technology, media, domestication
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2005-11-01
List price: $59.95
ISBN-10: 0335217680
ISBN-13: 9780335217687

This book provides an overview of a key concept in media and technology studies: domestication. Theories around domestication shed light upon the process in which a technology changes its status from outrageous novelty to an aspect of everyday life which is taken for granted. The contributors collect past, current and future applications of the concept of domestication, critically reflect on its theoretical legacy, and offer comments about further development. The first part of "Domestication of Media and Technology" provides an overview of the conceptual development and theory of domesticatio

Author: Lloyd Thomas
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
Keywords: markets, financial, banking, money
Number of Pages: 618
Published: 2005-01-05
List price: $211.95
ISBN-10: 0324176732
ISBN-13: 9780324176735

Succeed in economics with MONEY, BANKING, AND FINANCIAL MARKETS! With coverage of fundamental topics, principles, and issues found in a money and banking course, this economics text provides you with the tools you need to succeed. International Perspective boxes provide a global perspective on key topics; From the Financial News introduces you to financial tables from daily newspapers; and Your Turn poses questions to students to test your understanding of formulas and concepts as they are introduced. Other features that make studying easy include key term definitions in the margins and end of

Author: Lloyd Thomas
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
Keywords: financial, markets, banking, money, guide, thomas, study
Number of Pages: 448
Published: 2005-01-05
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 0324259662
ISBN-13: 9780324259667

Prepared by Al Grant of Eastern Illinois University. Contains practice and review material for every chapter of the textbook.

Authors:Patrick Williams, Lloyd J. Thomas,
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Keywords: life, enhance, practice, techniques, lessons, coaching, total, skills
Number of Pages: 350
Published: 2004-12-20
List price: $42.50
ISBN-10: 0393704343
ISBN-13: 9780393704341

A compendium of coaching resources. Life coaching has burst on the scene both as an adjunct to psychotherapy and as an alternative to it. With the myriad of coaching styles and programs available, it can be difficult to focus on any particular strategy. Here leading coach trainer Pat Williams presents 52 essential skills and techniques that can be applied to a variety of life coaching situations.

Author: Lloyd P. Dejidas; Thomas M. Destree
Publisher: Graphic Arts Technical Fndtn
Keywords: operating, press, offset, sheetfed
Number of Pages: 506
Published: 2005-06-30
List price: $129.00
ISBN-10: 0883622378
ISBN-13: 9780883622377

The most comprehensive book on sheetfed press operating ever compiled by GATF. Combines theoretical and practical how-to information.

Authors:William Appleman Williams, Thomas McCormick, Lloyd C
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Keywords: history, documentary, vietnam, america
Number of Pages: 360
Published: 1989-05-17
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0393305554
ISBN-13: 9780393305555

This collection of essays and documents, written and compiled by four distinguished historians, is an essential source book for anyone seeking to understand the causes, character, and consequences of American involvement in Vietnam. Through a wide variety of documents—including newly opened presidential papers, congressional debates, military reports, treaties, and newspaper articles—the authors trace the origins of the war back to pre–World War II attitudes and then proceed through the development of the "domino theory" and the policies of Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and N