Instruments, Methods, and Missions for Astrobiology II: 20-22 July 1999, Denver, Colorado (Proceedings of Spie--the International Society for Optical Engineering, V. 3755,)

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The management of water supply and quality in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs has proceeded largely on the basis of local rather than global considerations. High-quality freshwater resources are now in critically short supply, not only because of local problems such as over-irrigation and eutrophication, but also as a result of large-scale impacts such as climate effects on the hydrosphere. This book explores the dichotomy of global strategies (international and generic) versus local strategies (site-specific) for lake, river, and reservoir management, and presents a series of contrasting perspectives on topics that include monitoring, modeling, water treatment, eutrophication, and restoration. The final chapter integrates these perspectives and identifies strengths, weaknesses, and complementary aspects of the two approaches to help refine future strategies for the sustainable use of the world's freshwater resources.

Customer Reviews:

Predictable from the title........2007-05-19

The book is good, but it is predictable. If one has this book and no other on Freshwater, it is valuable and fills many gaps in knowledge. If one has many books on Freshwater, this book provides an additional perspective.

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An excellent summary of solar UV measurement for anyone involved in, or contemplating, measuring the UV part of the solar spectrum. The book is addressed predominantly to the newcomer to this expanding area of environmental measurement, but contains sufficient detail and practical information to be a valuable reference for the more experienced worker. The practical considerations of solar UV measurement are clearly described and the book explores the current state of the art of UV monitoring, explained by the historical demand for data. The many applications of solar UV data are discussed and the importance of making appropriate measurements and collecting sufficient supporting data for the analysis required of these applications is highlighted.

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A fun read!

Some great laughs!

A Delightful Read

Lots o' fun!

amusing frolic

Stress & The City (Harlequin Flipside)
Stephanie Rowe
Manufacturer: Harlequin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0373441878

Customer Reviews:

A fun read!.......2004-10-12

Stress and the City by Stephanie Rowe
October 11, 2004

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STRESS AND THE CITY by Stephanie Rowe is part of the Harlequin Flipside series, books that have a lighter, humorous edge to the romance novel. In this book, the female lead character, Cassie Halloway, has just returned from the Bahamas, having gone on her honeymoon alone. She had decided to call off the wedding after she had found her fiancé with another woman, but because she couldn't get a refund, she goes to the Bahamas by herself.

She's now back in the States, it is New Year's Eve, and Cassie and her best friend, Leo (Leonore) are at a party being held, of all places, in a school gym in Gardenbloom, Connecticut. She tries to have a good time, but unfortunately she spots ex-fiancé Drew Smothers at the party as well. The good thing is, Cassie has just met a very eligible bachelor (or so she thinks) and when Drew walks up to her to say hello, the bachelor, Ty, intuitively notices that Cassie has no desire to speak to Drew. As Drew tries to worm his way into the conversation, Ty wraps his arm around her waist, pretending to be her date. As Drew continues to blather on, Cassie can see no other way out of this situation, and plants a big kiss on Ty's lips, to Ty's and Drew's surprise.

And so starts the hilarious "relationship" between Ty and Cassie. Cassie finds out soon enough that Ty happens to be her newest client. She is a stress-management consultant, and feels she's the best there is. Ty is obviously under some stress, since he had sought out her services, but now that he knows who she is, he tries to back out of his appointments. Cassie loves a challenge; she also can't stop thinking about him and that kiss. Convinced that it's her duty to fix Ty and make him "stress-free", she pursues him like a shark and does her best to finish the job he hired her for.

Her main problem with this job, however, is that he won't tell her what is making him stressed. She does learn one thing about Ty, however, and that happens to be the fact that he's engaged to a woman named Alexis. Cassie doesn't let on how much she hates this mystery woman, but she puts all feelings aside and tries to be the professional that she is. Alexis is coming "home" to Ty in a few weeks, to finally move in with her beloved. It is up to Cassie to make sure that Ty is ready for Alexis' arrival, but deep down she hopes that Alexis never shows up. So, Cassie spends a lot of time devouring tons of chocolate to relieve her OWN stress.

STRESS AND THE CITY was a near-perfect romantic comedy, except for one blaring error. While the author chose to set the story in the United States, the characters are obviously British. It is never stated but one assumes the characters are American because of the location of this story, but when a character says the words "sod" and "ducky", they are not American. It can make one feel slightly disoriented for a few minutes. But other than that, the book was very enjoyable. Chocoholics will appreciate Cassie's addiction to the substance in times of stress. Lovers of romantic comedies will appreciate this book. If the rest of the FLIPSIDE series are as fun as STRESS AND THE CITY, this reviewer is definitely going to invest some time and money into the remaining books in the series.

Some great laughs!.......2004-05-05

Lots of good laugh-out-loud moments in this one, but not at the expense of a wonderful romance. My heart ached for her characters when it looked like it wasn't going to work out for them. Stephanie Rowe definitely made her way onto my must buy list with this book. ,-)

A Delightful Read.......2004-05-02

This story is pure fun! It's also wonderfully romantic and filled with characters I adored. With a hero and heroine who are often hilariously neurotic, the author taps into the insecurities and vulnerabilities -- along with the strength and honor -- that live inside everyone, so that readers will discover a bit of themselves within these delightful pages.

Lots o' fun!.......2004-04-26

A cute, giddy read, with plenty of laugh-out-loud lines. Portrays the very common self-doubts of women with a wink and a smile.

amusing frolic.......2004-04-14

Stress management consultant Cassie Halloway feels good though her relationship with her cheating former fiancé Drew Smothers is over. At a New Year's Eve party in Connecticut, to prove to her best friend Leo, a nagging Drew, and especially herself that she has moved on, Cassie shares a kiss with Ty whom she just met. However, the lip pairing proves a shock to her system greater than any she had with her former beau and Ty feels as if his blood turned into a tsunami.

Engaged and faithful to his "little sister" Alexis though he does not love her, Ty Parker finds his stress level off the barometer since the kiss. His plan to avoid Cassie fails when he is her client showing him how to reduce his tension. Ty realizes that Cassie will not succeed as his sex stress level has exploded off the Richtor Scale since he desires her more any woman he has met including his future wife. Cassie abates her own problem with the chocolate therapy solution, but those sweets do not compare to the sweetness of Ty's lips.

Except for Drew, the cast of STRESS AND THE CITY is an intelligent caring group that the audience will appreciate especially the lead couple, his brother Zach, Leo, and Alexis are fully developed warm people. In spite of love and sexual need, Ty behaves honorably (in contrast to that dope Drew) by staying faithful to the woman he is to marry even if it hurts. Readers will enjoy this amusing frolic and expect a wilder Rowe with the tale of Leo vs. Zach.

Book Description

Living and working in the city can be thrilling — and incredibly stressful. Too often it means enduring crowds, noise, pollution, traffic jams, and long lines. Relax in the City Week by Week looks at how the city takes its toll on body and mind, and offers 52 practical solutions — as well as plenty of expert advice — on ways to turn urban living into a more mellow and positive experience. With one simple, step-by-step exercise for each week of the year, this handy guide shows readers how to live an urban life free from tension and ill health and discover all that is wonderful and exciting about living in a city or town. Sample strategies include keeping a "hurry log" to see if you're rushing around too much, and creating a cozy "personal haven" in the home — especially necessary if you think you're "too busy" to do it.

City Dharma: Keeping Your Cool in the Chaos

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Awesome!
Compassion through words
Excellent!
Profoundly Disappointing
Somewhat lacking

City Dharma: Keeping Your Cool in the Chaos
Arthur Jeon
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1400049091
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Book Description

Does your blood pressure rise every time you pull into traffic? Do you start to fume when someone cuts ahead of you in line? Does the world seem populated by endlessly rude people? Are you exhausted trying to keep up with the Joneses and overly anxious about world events?

It’s one thing to lead a focused and peaceful life in the quiet seclusion of an ashram or monastery, but what about where most of us actually live—in a noisy metropolis or bustling suburb? Hip, helpful, and humorous, City Dharma is the essential guide for everyone who’s forced to make a living, ?nd someone to love, or just get through the day in the congested and inhospitable environments most of us call home.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome! .......2007-09-10

City Dharma was truly helpful and insightful. I spend almost every minute of every day, or so it seems, stressed about something, or stressed that I can't think of anything to be stressed about. Each chapter relates to a concern of mine, and the author makes me feel that I am normal for my feelings, that others have the same issues, and that there is help. This is the first book that I have read that is easy to understand and fun to read, and I actually feel that I can easily follow what the author suggests and feel better about myself, my life, and other people. Most books I read get put on the shelf after I am done, or eventually sold to a book store. City Dharma is with me forever! I carry it around and refer to it over and over again, and I get a positive boost when my mood is otherwise. I can always count on this book to pull me out of a funk. I even bought a copy for a friend with chronic stress and anxiety. If I could only get her to relax long enough to sit down and read it! I highly recommend this book.

Compassion through words.......2006-05-01

An excellent book about how to spiritually survieve in the world of today. Written in a way that is easy for anyone to understand and apply to life. I would also like to take the time to point out that the author took the time to respond to my e-mail in a very caring and quick way that says to me he pracitces what he preaches.

Excellent!.......2006-03-07

This is an excellent book written by a 'normal' guy who is in touch with his spirituality! It made me realize (once again) that I need to live in the `now' and stop worrying about things that may never happen and that I need to be more alive and awake to the world around me. I also loved the quotes and Arthur's personal stories illustrating Dharma in 'real life'. In the Chapter dealing with love, one of the quotes spoke to me directly: "If it's not meant to be, there is nothing you can do to make it happen. If it's meant to be, there is nothing you can do to keep it from happening" Can't wait to read Arthur's new book "Sex, Love & Dharma"!!!

Profoundly Disappointing.......2005-12-01

I had been hoping for a serious book about the Dharma in a contemporary setting (á la the very good Blue Jean Buddha, ed. by Sumi Loundon) and its applicability to the frustrations of living in a big city. More than anything else, this book was about the author's exaggerated sense of self-actualization and his arrogant attempts to preach to others about why they ought not to be feeling the way they appeared to be. It is seriously lacking in both an in depth analysis of the Dharma as it relates to modern existence in an urban setting and as a guide for functioning well as a practitioner within that setting.

Somewhat lacking.......2005-09-19

Well, what to say about this kind of book. Intruiging? Interesting? Confusing?. I suppose I will start with the good.

It is a book quite a few people might be able to relate to since it is written by a man who portrays himself as a normal guy. He doesn't have the "holier then thou" air a lot of spiritual gurus possess. City Dharma is filled with personal experience and the amusing yet spirtually inclind anecdotes of Arthur Jeon's (the author.) These tales of his life range from his personal mistakes to his general musings about city life in general.

City Dharma, if you broke it down to its very basics, is about living in the city and how to deal with all the crap that gets thrown your way daily, from road rage to dealing with the homeless. He mixes these common problems with a deeper interpretation to where there roots may lay:

"driving has become a metaphor for our society, which is obsessed with the idea of future happiness. We often make the deal that "once this happens, then I'll be happy.""

As for the bad... I found the author's writing style to be rather lacking in direction. He rambles often revisiting the same points several times to the point of boredom at times. I find he often uses too many words to explain simple concepts making them appear infinitely more difficult. In my opinion some points he makes in the book are used as more of a soapbox (for example his views on capitalism) contradicting his slow rambling calls for peace and unity.

On a whole I did enjoy the book, I enjoy reading about people's experiences and personal revelations but I would not recommend it for someone seeking a spiritual deep and insightful book about the teachings of the Buddhas (which is what Dharma is.)

What's A Girl To Do In A Big City If She Can't Dance?: A Seriously Humorous Look At The 7 Crossroads In Women's Lives

Average customer rating:

Loving Yourself
Good information but needs more depth
Just What I Needed For My 43rd Birthday
Now I can dance!!

What's A Girl To Do In A Big City If She Can't Dance?: A Seriously Humorous Look At The 7 Crossroads In Women's Lives
Taylor K. Sparks
Manufacturer: iUniverse, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0595387438

Book Description

"In life I believe we should lean forward, lean into the wind. Don't die with your dreams still in you. Now is the time to live your dreams. Now is the time to love what you do. Now is the time to make a decision, move on, stick by your convictions and create the life you want and deserve. We can do that.here.together."
-author Taylor Sparks

In the indispensable female guide to life What's a Girl To Do In A Big City If She Can't Dance?, author Taylor Sparks takes a serious yet humorous look at the seven crossroads that most women come to in their lifetime and shows you how to recognize and acknowledge common areas of difficulty:

How to love your body for the shape it's in-right now
The necessities of female relationships
Heal yourself of the "pick-me syndrome" and have valued relationships with men
Career stagnation and discovering your intentions
When to seek council and why

No matter what crossroad you're at now, whether you're concerned about body image, relationships, or your mother who is still getting on your nerves, let What's a Girl To Do In A Big City If She Can't Dance? help you build a better life.

Customer Reviews:

Loving Yourself.......2007-07-28

Women everywhere have problems with their self-esteem and loving themselves. Fortunately, there will never be enough self-help or empowerment books. If you're looking for this type of book, you won't be disappointed in WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO IN A BIG CITY IF SHE CAN'T DANCE? by Taylor K. Sparks. Not only is the title an eye catcher, it's a good lead-in for Sparks as she tells us sisters that we do have some issues, whether we choose to deny or ignore them.

A good example for understanding this book is to compare it to driving on an interstate and paying at various toll booths as you travel towards your destination. Every stop is necessary, but you have to slow down until you reach the toll booth, pay, and then you move to the next one. The book and its teachings are similar. Sparks details the reasons we are in situations which cause turmoil with our feelings and self-esteem, how we should acknowledge them, and then move on. She explains how we should take a good look at our whole body and not just the chest up or the waist down, but the entire body, and appreciate it. We need to also take time for self and become courageous. We have the strength and survival skills, we just don't know how to tap into them. Basically, we're smart in some areas, yet clueless in others.

WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO IN A BIG CITY IF SHE CAN'T DANCE? is a well-written, must-read book for women wanting to improve their lifestyle. I liked Sparks' simple outline and her humorous take on situations, the problems noted and ways to address them. Realistically, we will always be stopping at a toll booth to redefine ourselves, but if we travel at a decent speed, with caution and a positive attitude, those toll booths will just be something in passing.

Reviewed by Kalaani
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Good information but needs more depth.......2007-01-03

This book had great information for women but was very limited in context.

Just What I Needed For My 43rd Birthday.......2006-10-03

This is a great book for all women but it came at an especially opportune time in my life when I needed a helpful reminder of things I had forgotten all about since having and raising a child. This book has taught me how important it is to stop, breathe, and take a moment for yourself everyday because if you don't take care of you, who will? I am so grateful for Taylor Sparks sharing her life with me in a comical, totally hilarious way that had me laughing out loud on the plane where I read this book on my way to the Dominican Republic to Taylor's tropical retreat for women only. A must read for women who are stressed out and overwhelmed with life.

-SW, Raleigh, NC

Now I can dance!!.......2006-09-08

Taylor Sparks is a unique author who has the ability to hit you straight in the head and in the heart. This book conveys life's challenges and helps you understand that trouble, worry and anxiety can be put behind you. I would recommend this book to all women, young and old, who just need a gentle push in life.

One April Morning: Children Remember the Oklahoma City Bombing

Average customer rating:

Both realistic and reassuring--a real contribution.
Nice insight

One April Morning: Children Remember the Oklahoma City Bombing
Nancy Lamb
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Customer Reviews:

Both realistic and reassuring--a real contribution........1999-02-24

This book is a genuine treasure for those trying to explain to children the painful events that can occur into today's world. That's because children's experiences and voices are honored within a caring adult context and structure. I found the children's remarks had a cumulative, powerful, and even healing effect, which reflected accurately their concerns and showed them trying to make sense of a tragic and frightening event. In the end the reader is left with not only the very real anger and loss, but with the incredible spirit of everyone--both within Oklahoma and outside of Oklahoma--who reached out in compassion to help a fellow human being. Ms. Lamb, an Oklahoma native, was in Oklahoma City when the Federal Building was bombed. Perhaps that gives her book its ring of authenticity. We owe her thanks for taking on such a difficult subject and writing about it in a realistic, but reassuring way. This one's a keeper.

Nice insight.......1997-06-30

I liked this book! The children's views are very telling. We always think of the children when we picture this horrible event, and those are the people we hear from in this book. Thank you, Nancy Lamb

Urban Ease: Stress-Free Living in the Big City

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Well thought out, helpful tidbits for city living

Urban Ease: Stress-Free Living in the Big City
Allen Elkin
Manufacturer: Plume
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0452277418

Book Description

Written in the quick-witted style of a true cosmopolitan, Urban Ease is an exhaustive anecdotal guide showing big-city dwellers how they can simplify their lives, reduce stress, and maximize the pleasures of urban living. By identifying the most common big-city annoyances that trigger stress, Dr. Allen Elkin provides tips for building greater resistance and reducing the opportunity for stressful situations. Citing such problems as restrictions in space, clutter and lack of organization, overabundance of distractions, aggravating neighbors, and a lack of personal time, this guide deconstructs patterns in the life of a city dweller and recommends how to make them simpler and more enjoyable.

Customer Reviews:

Well thought out, helpful tidbits for city living.......1998-11-25

Elkin displays knowledge of the subject and knows the meaning of "city dweller". He highlights all the streeses of the city then pin points how to ease the tension. It really prepared me while at the same time not scaring me for an urban lifestyle.

Bioterrorism in New York City: With Disaster, Injury, Trauma, Post-Trauma Stress Syndromes and Deaths in the World Trade Center Terrorist Attack

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Bioterrorism in New York City: With Disaster, Injury, Trauma, Post-Trauma Stress Syndromes and Deaths in the World Trade Center Terrorist Attack
Abbe Research Division
Manufacturer: Abbe Pub Assn of Washington Dc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Ring-bound

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Cities in Stress: A New Look at the Urban Crisis (Urban Affairs Annual Reviews)

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Cities in Stress: A New Look at the Urban Crisis (Urban Affairs Annual Reviews)
Mark Gottdiener
Manufacturer: Sage Publications, Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

Cities in Stress represents a significant departure from previous research on urban decline and restructuring. Challenging conventional wisdom from both left and right, and including a chapter on Britain, the contributors to this volume seek to advance our theoretical understanding of the nature, dynamics and significance of the urban crisis. Through detailed case studies of adjustments made in urban policy in response to the the social and fiscal strains of the 1970s, they reconsider the relationship between urban crisis and recovery.

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Cities Under Stress
Cu Burchell
Manufacturer: Transaction Publishers,U.S.
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Binding: Hardcover

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Cities Under Stress: Can Today's City Systems Be Made to Work? (Impact)

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Cities Under Stress: Can Today's City Systems Be Made to Work? (Impact)
Kathleen Gay
Manufacturer: Franklin Watts
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Binding: School & Library Binding

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