Many significant fundamental concepts and practical applications have developed since the publication of the best-selling second edition of the Handbook of Conducting Polymers. Now divided into two books, the third edition continues to retain the excellent expertise of the editors and world-renowned contributors while providing superior coverage of recent advances in the chemistry, physics, and materials science of conjugated and conducting organic polymers. Conjugated Polymers: Theory, Synthesis, Properties, and Characterization, the first volume in the set, focuses on the theories, synthetic methods, and basic physical aspects needed to understand the behavior and performance of conjugated polymers. The book initially examines the theories behind p-conjugated materials and electron-lattice dynamics in organic systems. Subsequent chapters detail synthesis methods and electrical and physical properties of the full family of conducting polymers, including polyacetylenes, polyanilines, poly(arylene vinylenes), poly(arylene ethynylenes), and polyheterocycles. Featuring topics central to the science and technology of conducting polymers, this book offers easy access to up-to-date information and provides the basis for the second installment in the set.
Essentially there are two variational theories of liquid crystals explained in this book. The theory put forward by Zocher, Oseen and Frank is classical, while that proposed by Ericksen is newer in its mathematical formulation although it has been postulated in the physical literature for the past two decades. The newer theory provides a better explanation of defects in liquid crystals, especially of those concentrated on lines and surfaces, which escape the scope of the classical theory. The book opens the way to the wealth of applications that will follow.
With these thoughts and many others filling your head, you've got to be prepared to handle any situation-from requests for obscene amounts of money to dealing with your new in-laws.
Make sure that, above all, everyone is having fun!
If you can't stop thinking about how much you have to do before it's time for your daughter to say, "I do," The Everything Father of the Bride Book is the perfect guide to help get you to the church on time, too!
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You have a wonderful opportunity to add to the magic of your daughter's wedding. How can you convey emotion, seriousness and add a touch of humor? The answer is here in this vital book. Use it to add something special to an already special day.
Customer Reviews:
A complicated situation and cruel assumptions..........2000-03-27
Dr. Lindy Lacey is hired as medical consultant on her sister's latest movie. Lindy's cool exterior isn't just professionalism, it's also a shield. She was hurt deeply while in school when her lover, whom she hadn't known was married, deserted her when she needed him most. Years later, the U.S. movie job provides an escape from her boss' unwanted attentions. She expects the stars to be shallow and conceited but finds that the film's sexy superstar, Sam Rourke, is very down to earth. He's also her sister's houseguest so there's plenty of time to get acquainted. Sam is used to erecting barriers around himself, too. His past includes a son he had at 18 and gave up a college education to work to support--until the mother found someone new and asked a devastated Sam to leave his beloved son's life. When he's 19, a fluke begins Sam's film career and leads to stardom. He hasn't let a woman close to him since. Both Sam and Lindy keep their pain private but the physical heat between them can't be denied. Their tentative steps toward a relationship are wiped out when a woman scorned tells Lindy a version of Sam's situation making him the villain. Assuming that Sam is just like her old lover--happy to dance but unwilling to pay the piper--she attacks him for deserting a woman and their child to advance his own career. Hurt, Sam doesn't even bother to explain. They part ways and Lindy goes home to a new job. It takes a life-threatening medical crisis to bring everyone together to unravel the tangled mess they've made of each other's lives and their own. A better read the second time around.
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The 50th anniversary edition of Edward Streeter's heartwarming classic, Father of the Bride.
Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can't get a cocktail, and he's footing the bill....He's the father of the bride.
Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He's the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when daddy's little girl announces her engagement to Buckley, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down. And any man with a daughter can appreciate Mr. Banks's feelings.
Kay: Now, Pops, please. If we're going --
Mr. Banks: -- and what's his last name? I hope it's better than his first one.
Kay: Pops, I'm not going to sit here --
Mr. Banks: -- and where the hell does he come from -- and who does he think is going to support him? If it's me he's got another guess coming. And who in God's name --
To say the least, Mr. Banks isn't taking it well, and to make matters worse, he must host cocktail parties with the in-laws-to-be, initiate financial planning talks with Buckley, and moderate family conferences on who will be invited to the reception.
Who can blame him when he sinks so low as to offer Kay $1500 to elope?
But Mr. Banks holds his peace, and when the last wedding guest has departed from his confetti-matted house, he has his memories, and you have a merry record of his tribulations.
Customer Reviews:
Laughing at Life........2002-09-17
Having already seen both movie versions and being cast in the play by the same name, I had to find a copy of the book and find out where all the delightful wit and humor had originated. I was also seeking to see if I could glean anything from the novel to use while acting in the play. I really enjoyed the movies and love the play. However, the book is more humorous than all three.
FATHER OF THE BRIDE is told from the vantage point of Stanley Banks, the title character but in an omniscient way. There are tons of witty, one-liners throughout the novel, and though there is some dated material, the Mr. Banks of the novel seems more real and down-to-Earth than any the films are theatre have produced. The book is full of observations on life; from women and men to children and business, but told in a humorous, yet enlightening way. The book isn't very long and makes for a very entertaining read. "How. . . How".
"I am not a Big Chief.".......2002-08-31
This humorous play is based on the novel and has been successfully made into two different movies. The movie starring Spencer Tracy is more similar to the play than the Steve Martin film. However, the Steve Martin movie has one very important character that the Spencer Tracy film does not, Massoula (played by Martin Short); who is the funniest character in the script. Anyway, the play is a charming comedy that examines the horrors of the rituals we call weddings from the perspective of the father of the bride.
Mr. Banks is a happily married man with three children who doesn't have any major problems in life. Then his daughter announces out of the blue that she is engaged to a man the family barely knows. Chaos begins and continues throughout the play until the last scene when we see the true character of the father of the bride.
A delightful play that's not only a blast to watch, but is a joy to read as well.
a father finds out his daughter's getting married and freaks.......1999-10-08
I read this book a couple of months ago. It's very funny and sad at the same time. i feel bad for the dad because he's going through a hard time. But it has a happy ending.
Delightful story that shares something in common with us all.......1999-07-20
A pleasant read that pokes fun of all those fatherly qualities we can all find in our own dads.
I will definitely have this around for my father when I get married!!!
A well-deserved revival.......1999-04-28
For those of you looking for a heart-warming story, this is the book for you. Even if you have seen the movie (old or new), the book captures a simple elegance that transforms the story into a suprisingly new experience.
The story flows seamlessly from beginning to end with a clever combination of heart-tugging and humorous developments. Truly a pleasurable read!
Thank you to S&S for bringing back this classic. I look forward to future releases from the Classic Edition series.
Book Description
From walking his daughter down the aisle to greeting guests with a smile, the father-of-the-bride has a lot more than just finances to worry about on his daughter's big day. This handy pocket guide features everything the FOTB-to-be should know:
Understanding wedding speak and bridal terms (what are those women talking about?) € Who pays for what? € Dealing with stress and conflict € Blending families with ease € The right clothes, the right toast € Wedding day duties € and more
Customer Reviews:
Good Book. Lots of questions answered........2007-01-10
The book is informative. I found I didn't get a chance to use a lot of the information though. What you're going to do is what your wife and daughter tell you do. The best thing you can do is keep reminding them not to spend to much money. They still will, but at least you got to give your input. Prepare for the big day by thinking of what you are going to say to your daughter, before you walk her down the aisle, When you give her away and during the father/daughter dance. This is a good book. It does prepare for the things your wife and daughter want you to do.
Awesome, Baby -- Just AWESOME!!!.......2004-01-12
Holy Moly, any bride-to-be with a clueless dad (or one who is pretending to be clueless, anyway) needs to buy this book. It covers anything and everything that he needs to know -- so that he can't plead ignorance during the planning and the actual ceremony and reception.
Book Description
When his little girl is getting married …
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being the Father of the Bride, Second Edition, covers everything every bride's father needs to know to make it from engagement to honeymoon with his sanity—and, if he's lucky, his wallet—intact. Written with the interests of the bride in mind, this new edition provides nervous fathers with a new chapter on how to make a memorable wedding day toast, complete with several sample speeches.
Customer Reviews:
Perfect for Dad.......2007-05-15
This book provided very detailed information on all duties of the father of the bride. I found it very useful and gave it to my dad. Lots of detail!
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- Didn't Live Up
- I never wanted it to end!! Fabulous!
- An all-star cast of my generation! I swooned over Rod Taylor and Robert Culp!
- WONDERFUL cast, beautifully performed, an EXCITING thrilling journey you won't forget!
- "Hard Rock Lovers".....Beautifully done!!
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Hard Rock Lovers
Paul Kyriazi
Manufacturer: Ronin Audio Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: 0971618321 |
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Computer programmer Alan Bartlet takes his new girlfriend to Las Vegas. There he meets Medusa, a backup singer for the now dead rock star Shane. She hints that Shane might be alive. In flashback, we see the rise and fall of Shane. Alan pursues Medusa and descends into a world of mystery, lust and murder to find out: Is Shane Alive?
Customer Reviews:
Didn't Live Up.......2007-07-03
I absolutely love "The James Bond Lifestyle Seminar," but this audiobook fell short. The plot was decent, but nothing better than you'd expect based on the synopsis. The main character is supposed to be 33 years old, yet his voice sounds like an old man. He sounds very unsure of himself. Also, a lot more could have been done with the sound effects. They did not immerse me in the scenes, as another reviewer claimed.
I never wanted it to end!! Fabulous!.......2007-01-16
Mr Kyriazi's production of Hard Rock Lovers was just fantastic! I was on the edge of my seat on a daily basis! I put the audio book on my iPod and listened while I jogged. I gotta say it motivated me to get out there and I am so sad it is over! I cannot wait for his next Audio production!
The story is fantastic, gripping and sexy. I absolutely loved it!
Bravo!!!!
An all-star cast of my generation! I swooned over Rod Taylor and Robert Culp!.......2006-05-22
Wow! My sister pointed me to this audio book and I couldn't believe my ears. I just relaxed on my bed to listen and was absolutely delighted with the movie-quality of the sound effects. Not only is this a masterful, well-written plot, it's also a quality production. The best I've heard.
And those stars that the magnificent author/director Paul Kyriazi lined up for this special version of his book!!! Well, all I can say is that I remember swooning each time I saw any of them on the big screen. (I hope my hubby doesn't read this.) But when I saw Rod Taylor--who narrates this story, with such a come-hither voice--starring in The Birds with that gorgeous Tippi Hedren, I almost fainted. Yes, he was that much of a hunk ... and still is, according to my sister!
Incidentally, people used to say I looked like Tippi. Ah-hhh, memories ... But getting back to this audio book, I loved it to pieces.
Keep up the excellent work, Mr. K. You're terrific, and almost as handsome as the great Rod! Ciao, baby ...
WONDERFUL cast, beautifully performed, an EXCITING thrilling journey you won't forget!.......2006-03-15
From the moment Hard Rock Lovers comes on ... it takes you by the hand and mind, and immediately draws you into this intriquing story, narrated by the imcomparable Rod Taylor, of revenge, love, lust, cold reality and spiritual enlightenment.
Robert Culp kept me laughing with his perfect low-life agent performance, always the best! James Darren was the perfect rock star, mean, talented but sad, his performance was # 1. Ishtar Uhvana was great as Medusa, she added the sweetness to keep some reality in the rock world and her ending dialoque brought tears to my eyes. Loved Russ Tamblyn, George Chakiris was brilliant as the evil Reynaldo, and Nefta Perry as Connie played the perfect Rosie Perez.
The ending gives you hope and leaves you with happy feelings. You will want to play it again and again; it only gets better each time you listen.
Paul Kyriazi is my hero. I am his BIGGEST fan.
Thank you Paul for the fun and exciting adventure!
"Hard Rock Lovers".....Beautifully done!!.......2006-03-14
The "Hard Rock Lovers" audio book was not at all what I expected, but what a wonderful surprise! It's a twisted, tangled web of events played out by a handful of multi-leveled, intertwined characters. The story is well written, beautifully told and convincingly enacted centering on the heights of a successful rock star and the terrible costs that are paid when that success is abused. People and events are manipulated by all the characters to satisfy their own needs and agenda.
"Good" and "evil" are blurred. "Life" and "death" are blurred. Relationships are blurred, but the irony of fate is boldly presented and it's made abundantly clear that our "next" existence offers another chance to hopefully do better. The inevitability of change, the subtle and sometimes dramatic interrelationships between cause and effect as well as the ever-present, ever-looming scales of divine and poetic justice are persistent threads. A beautiful blending of drama and melodrama are used to develop both the story and the characters. The audio presentation is top-notch entertainment, particularly when you consider that all acting is accomplished solely through vocal artistry. The actors do a fantastic job of inviting the listener into their world and moving you effortlessly through the story.
I really enjoyed listening to this audio book. It is wonderful from start to finish and my congratulations go out to all involved. It's a winner on all levels.
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