Authors:Mimi Sheller, John Urry,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: play, places, mobilities, tourism
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2004-08-25
List price: $180.00
ISBN-10: 0415338786
ISBN-13: 9780415338783

Many places around the world are being produced, converted, interpreted and made fit for tourist consumption. This fascinating book analyzes tourist performances such as walking, shopping, sunbathing, photographing, eating and clubbing, and studies why, and indeed how, some places become global centres whilst others don’t. Arranged in four distinct parts, Sheller and Urry consider: Performing Paradise  Performances of Global Heritage  Remaking Playful Places  New Playful Places. Incorporating a wide array of empirical research and innovative international case studies, this fasci

Author: Mimi Fox
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: jazz, standards, studies, arpeggio, guitar, mel
Number of Pages: 40
Published: 2004-01
List price: $17.99
ISBN-10: 0786671998
ISBN-13: 9780786671991

An in-depth approach to mastering arpeggios for guitarists, beginning with simple arpeggio studies, this book progresses through simple concepts and tunes then proceeds to tackle some of the great standards that jazz musicians play. The lesson concludes with advanced arpeggio concepts including super-imposition of unusual arpeggios over various chord types to create startling tonal clusters. This is a must-have for all serious guitarists who want to achieve great technique while developing their sense of harmony. Companion CD included.

Author: Mimi Fox
Publisher: Mel Bay Publicatons, Inc.
Keywords: mimi, fox, guitar, method, setthe, book, presents, graduated, soloing, mel
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 2010-01-21
List price: $19.99
ISBN-10: 0786681381
ISBN-13: 9780786681389

This method book by renowned jazz artist Mimi Fox utilizes a unique approach to helping guitarists develop strong solos. Scales, arpeggios, patterns, and syncopated rhythms are introduced in a logical clear fashion. All of this is then applied to the "graduated" studies that follow. Starting with simple melodies, and then progressively adding more complex figures based on arpeggios, scales, passing tones, and syncopated rhythms the "graduated" solos will teach students how to develop their own great solos by using the techniques contained herein. "Graduated Soloing" is stuffed full of grea

Author: Mimi
Publisher: Giggles Group
Keywords: jake, world
Number of Pages: 14
Published: 2000-01-01
List price: $6.95
ISBN-10: 1892780011
ISBN-13: 9781892780010

JAKE IS UP! Is A 14 Page Board Book Designed To Develop Concepts Of Up/Down, In/Out Etc. Strong Visuals And Humorous Situations Make This A Delightful Story To Read To Young Children Ages 0-3 Years. Older Children Will Find An Easy Reading Experience And Fun Explorations. Companion to A POT IS NOT by Mimi.

Author: Mimi Zeiger
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Keywords: papers, research, biomedical, writing, essentials
Number of Pages: 440
Published: 1999-09-30
List price: $60.95
ISBN-10: 0071345442
ISBN-13: 9780071345446

Provides immediate help for anyone preparing a biomedical paper by givin specific advice on organizing the components of the paper, effective writing techniques, writing an effective results sections, documentation issues, sentence structure and much more. The new edition includes new examples from the current literature including many involving molecular biology, expanded exercises at the end of the book, revised explanations on linking key terms, transition clauses, uses of subheads, and emphases. If you plan to do any medical writing, read this book first and get an immediate advantage.

Author: Mimi Wolverton
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Keywords: leading, deans, college
Number of Pages: 168
Published: 2002-06-30
List price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 1573563943
ISBN-13: 9781573563949

Based on the National Deans Survey, which included 800 deans from all U.S. 4-year academic institutions, this book describes the deanship in general and gives profiles of deans: who they are and where they work. Also discussed is the position of dean itself in terms of general academic leadership and what deans in this study believe are their primary roles and responsibilities, where role ambiguity and conflict comes into play, and how they characterize stress and its relationship to job satisfaction.

Author: Mimi Davis
Publisher: Xulon Press
Keywords: homeschool
Number of Pages: 172
Published: 2005-11-02
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 1597815721
ISBN-13: 9781597815727

Is Homeschooling the Best Option for Your Kids? New book explores why home education is on the rise LONGWOOD, FL—On November 2, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (California) ruled that parents do not have the right to preview or object to sexual or psychological material presented in school. In this particular case, elementary school children (ages 7 to 10) were given a questionnaire to rate themselves based on their emotions and feelings about activities of a sexual nature. This, yet another of that court’s controversial decisions, is just one of the reasons parents are pulling