Authors:Dr. Robert C. Atkins M.D., Sheila Buff, Robert Atkin
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Keywords: diet, defying, atkins
Number of Pages: 368
Published: 2003-05-02
List price: $13.95
ISBN-10: 0312316070
ISBN-13: 9780312316075

Millions of people around the world rely on Dr. Atkins’ ground-breaking dietary advice. Now he offers the next step in health improvement-a powerful anti-aging program utilizing his innovative dietary ideas, combined with the latest research on exercise, vitamins, herbs, hormones, and other supplements. This safe, easy-to-follow regimen not only fights age-related illnesses like heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and diabetes, but dramatically improves the way we look and feel as we age. In this indispensable age-defying guide, Dr. Atkins reveals: -How a low-carb, high-protein diet can si

Authors:R. J. Atkin, N. Fox,
Publisher: Dover Publications
Keywords: elasticity, theory, introduction
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2005-11-21
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 0486442411
ISBN-13: 9780486442419

This accessible text requires minimal mathematical background and provides a firm foundation for more advanced studies. Topics include deformation and stress, the derivation of the equations of finite elasticity, and the formulation of infinitesimal elasticity with application to some two- and three-dimensional static problems and elastic waves. Solutions. 1980 edition.

Author: Jacqui Atkin
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: tips, essential, knowledge, troubleshooting, compendium, potters, techniques, trade, secrets, indispensable
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2009-02-06
List price: $24.99
ISBN-10: 0764141163
ISBN-13: 9780764141164

Both amateur and professional potters constantly seek time-saving tips, trade secrets, and new technical knowledge—which makes this handsomely illustrated book exactly what they’re looking for! Author Jacqui Atkin describes the full range of available clays and their individual qualities, as well as necessary tools and equipment. She presents easy-to-follow directions for fashioning pottery, and augments her instruction with captioned, step-by-step photos and illustrations. Topics explained in detail cover— Developing design concepts, from sketch pad to finished piece

Author: Jacqui Atkin
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: shown, unique, cutaway, photography, handbuilding, secrets, pottery, techniques, revealed, handbuilt
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2004-02-01
List price: $24.99
ISBN-10: 0764126660
ISBN-13: 9780764126666

Here are directions for many creative, fun-to-do pottery projects potters can follow to produce handsome finished objects without need of a potter’s wheel. The author instructs in coil, slab, mold, and pinch techniques to produce pots, bowls, vases, tiles, and other decorative pieces. She also advises on acquiring basic tools, mixing and preparing clay, and using coloring agents. Newcomers to pottery crafting will especially appreciate her tips for making projects easier to accomplish, such as use of a hairdryer at regular intervals for drying out too-wet clay, and easy methods for keepi

Author: Douglas Atkin
Publisher: Portfolio Trade
Keywords: believers, true, customers, brands, culting
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2005-05-31
List price: $17.00
ISBN-10: 1591840961
ISBN-13: 9781591840961

A fresh and original look at the phenomenon of "cult branding" -- how companies cultivate fanatical customer loyalty. At first glance, companies like Apple and Nike have little in common with organizations like the Hell’s Angels and the Unification Church. But in reality, they all fulfill the main definition of a cult: They attract people who see themselves as different from the masses in some fundamental way. Contrary to stereotypes, most cult members aren’t emotionally unstable—they’re just normal folks searching for a sense of belonging. Marketing expert Douglas Atkin

Author: Muriel Atkin
Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press
Keywords: editions, archive, minnesota, iran, russia
Number of Pages: 232
Published: 1980-05-01
List price: $50.00
ISBN-10: 0816656975
ISBN-13: 9780816656974

Russia and Iran, 1780–1828 was first published in 1980. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.Modern Russo-Iranian relations date from the late eighteenth century, when after several centuries of commercial and diplomatic contact, the two nations entered a period of extended warfare for possession of the Caucasian borderlands, disputed territory that eventually fell to Russia. In her history of that struggle, Muriel Atkin reasseses the motiv

Author: Pippa Atkin
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Keywords: flexi
Number of Pages: 127
Published: 2003-04
List price: $18.50
ISBN-10: 0748763546
ISBN-13: 9780748763542

Each students’ book is divided into six units, dealing with key topics taken from all the main world religions. Its units focus specifically on a particular religion, to ensure that students build a coherent picture of the major belief systems. Mixed ability classes are well catered for as exercise material is presented in differentiated versions within the same book. Variety of designs and styles prevents the textbook becoming overfamiliar, and uninteresting. Stimulating students’ material, and the diversity of lessons and ready to use copymasters available in the companion teache