Jossey-Bass; 1 edition | September 13, 2011 | English | ISBN: 0470907215 | 336 pages | PDF | 1 MB

A ground-breaking book on the transformative power of impact investing. This is the first book to chart the catalytic path of this new industry, explaining how it is and can be a positive disruptive force. It shows how impact investing is a transformational vehicle for delivering "blended value" throughout the investment spectrum, giving a single name to a set of activities previously siloed in enclaves, revealing how they are linked within what is becoming a new field of investing. Written by two leaders in the growing field of impact investing, the book defines this emerging industry for participants on all sides of the funding equation (investors, funders and social entrepreneurs).

Filled with illustrative examples of impact investing success stories

Reveals how the field can expand in order to address the most critical social and environmental issues of our day

Explores the wide-ranging applications of impact investing as well as entrepreneurial opportunities

The authors do not take a normative approach to argue how investors should behave like an investment guide might but show how entrepreneurial people and institutions are already offering an integrated alternative.

English | 2008 | 384 Pages | ISBN: 1592577466 | PDF | 2,7 MB

Most futures depend on it.

This comprehensive, fully updated edition shows readers how to get scholarships, find the best financial aid packages for academic or sports skills, improve one’s chances of receiving financial aid, take advantage of the new tax laws to build a college savings plan, and much more.

Also includes a newly updated yellow-pages directory with names, addresses, and information on where to inquire and how to apply for financial aid.

A must-have purchase for anyone considering budgeting for or financing a college education

English | 2009 | ISBN-10: 0470227583 | 1040 pages | PDF | 234 MB

The second edition is designed to help allied health professionals keep their focus, make connections, and improve their overall understanding of the anatomy and physiology they need to succeed in the field. Each chapter is written and developed into manageable modules of content that place a conceptual order on the facts and terminology. Relevant clinical stories draw readers in, keep them connected to the content and provide the platform for developing critical thinking skills. The focused narrative is accompanied by outstanding illustrations that help allied health professionals learn key concepts.

English/french | PDF | 131 Pages | 102,7 Mb

English | 2009 | ISBN-10: 0813820618 | 1544 pages | PDF | 245 MB

Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Ninth Edition is the long awaited update of the gold–standard reference on veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics. The field of veterinary pharmacology continues to evolve and expand and this new edition has been revised to reflect changes in the field. Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Ninth Edition is thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded to meet the needs of today’s veterinarians, veterinary students, and animal health researchers.

English | 2009 | ISBN-10: 0470183470 | 880 pages | PDF | 172 MB

The ninth edition continues to provide engineers with an accessible resource for learning calculus. The book includes carefully worked examples and special problem types that help improve comprehension. New applied exercises demonstrate the usefulness of the mathematics. Additional summary tables with step-by-step details are also incorporated into the chapters to make the concepts easier to understand. The Quick Check and Focus on Concepts exercises have been updated as well. Engineers become engaged in the material because of the easy-to-read style and real-world examples.

English | 2010 | ISBN-10: 0471692085 | 800 pages | scan PDF | 146 MB

Presenting the most comprehensive and practical introduction to the principles of software engineering and how to apply them, this updated edition follows an object-oriented perspective

Includes new and expanded material on agile and emerging methods, metrics, quality assurance security, real-world case studies, refactoring, test-driving development, and testing

Case studies help readers learn the importance of quality factors, appropriate design, and project management techniques

English | ISBN: 0199546835 | 2010 | 560 pages | PDF | 97 MB

The city of Rome is the largest archaeological site in the world, capital and showcase of the Roman Empire and the centre of Christian Europe.

This guide provides:

· Coverage of all the important sites in the city from 800 BC to AD 600 and the start of the early middle ages, drawing on the latest discoveries and the best of recent scholarship

English | ISBN: 0520079604, 0520079612 | 2008 | 526 pages | PDF | 99 MB

This superb guide at last brings the work of Filippo Coarelli, one of the most widely published and best known scholars of Roman archeology and art, to a wide, English-language audience. Conveniently organized by walking tours and illustrated throughout with clear maps, drawings, and plans, "Rome and Environs: An Archaeological Guide" covers all of the city's ancient sites, and, unlike most other guides, now includes the major monuments in a large area outside Rome proper but within easy reach, such as Ostia Antica, Palestrina, Tivoli, and the many areas of interest along the ancient Roman roads.An essential resource for tourists interested in a deeper understanding of Rome's classical remains, it is also the ideal book for students and scholars approaching the ancient history of one of the world's most fascinating cities. Covers all the major sites including the Capitoline, the Roman Forum and the Imperial Fora, the Palatine Hill, the Valley of the Colosseum, the Esquiline, the Caelian, the Quirinal, and the Campus Martius. Two separate chapters discuss important clusters of sites-one on the area surrounding Circus Maximus and the other in the vicinity of the Trastevere, including the Aventine and the Vatican. Additional chapters cover the city walls and the aqueducts. Features 189 maps, drawings, and diagrams; an appendix on building materials and techniques; and an extensive bibliography. 

English | 2010 | ISBN: 1591431026 | PDF | pages: 402 | 67,1 mb

A unique study of the engineering and tools used to create Egyptian monuments

• Presents a stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statues of Ramses II and the tunnels of the Serapeum

• Reveals that highly refined tools and mega-machines were used in ancient Egypt

From the pyramids in the north to the temples in the south, ancient artisans left their marks all over Egypt, unique marks that reveal craftsmanship we would be hard pressed to duplicate today. Drawing together the results of more than 30 years of research and nine field study journeys to Egypt, Christopher Dunn presents a stunning stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statue of Ramses II at Luxor and the fallen crowns that lay at its feet. His modern-day engineering expertise provides a unique view into the sophisticated technology used to create these famous monuments in prehistoric times.

English | ISBN: 1118336852 | 2012 | PDF | 456 pages | 19,3 MB

Increase your online ranking with this beginner guide to SEO!

Search engine optimization (SEO) is an integral part of getting a site to rank high in the various search engines in order to attract potential customers. With this new edition of a bestseller, you?ll learn the ins and outs and best practices of successful SEO in order to make your website content more search-engine friendly so that it ranks higher among search engines and draws high-volume traffic.

Covers search engine basics to help you get started

Introduces new coverage on content marketing and reuse, new tracking tools, platform management, and reputation management

Details ways to build search-engine friendly sites, register your site with directories and indexes, and use analysis tools to track results

Explains how to use link popularity in order to boost rankings

Zeroes in on advertising your site by using pay-per-click options

Search Engine Optimization For Dummies, 5th Edition is the fun and friendly place to start learning how to move your site to the top of the rankings.

English | ISBN: 0131391739 | 2013 | 456 pages | PDF | 9 MB

Electricity, Electronics and Wiring Diagrams for HVACR is a complete, simple, and up-to-date guide to the essentials of electricity and electronics for technicians working in today’s HVACR field. Part I gives students a firm foundation in the electrical and electronics concepts utilized in HVACR. Then, using these concepts, Part II presents a wide variety of practical circuits and systems, addressing the challenges HVACR technicians are likely to encounter most often. Building on the diagrams and solutions provided here, students will be able to address even the most complex circuits and problems they will encounter in the field. New topics in this edition include Kirchoff’s Law, Vector Analysis of AC Circuits, high-efficiency ECM motors, and remote control thermostats. Designed for simplicity, this text presents clear objectives, easy-to-understand explanations, and well-focused review questions. 

English | 2013 | ISBN: 1423632281 | 128 pages | PDF, MOBI, AZW3 | 12 MB

Go beyond basics with 40 new favorites

Dutch Oven Breakfasts contains some of the finest dishes all from a cast-iron pot. Whether you are on a hunting trip, camping, or making breakfast in the backyard, these recipes, along with helpful hints, will be sure to please. Give these gems a try: Picture Perfect Eggs and Toast, Firehouse Hash, French Toast Dumplings, Aloha Bread, Sausage Loaf, and Pennsylvania Dutch Casserole. You’ll be amazed what you can do with a Dutch oven.

Debbie Hair has been competing in Dutch oven cook-offs since 2003. She teaches and demonstrates Dutch oven cooking and is the former president of the International Dutch Oven Society. She is currently on the IDOS board of directors and lives in Sandy, Utah.

English | 2008 | ISBN: 1593397982, 1593393997 | PDF | pages: 110 | 21,5 mb

The Britannica Illustrated Science Library is a visually compelling set that covers earth science, life science, and physical science in 16 volumes. Created for grades 5-9, each volume provides an overview on the subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics, turning complex subjects into visual information that students can quickly grasp. Students will be captivated by more than 16,000 unforgettable images—over 1,000 per volume—that simplify and engage, ultimately providing a thorough understanding of each important topic. Each volume contains an Index and a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary help.

The Universe, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that is correlated to the Science curriculum in grades 5-8.

Osprey Publishing | 2014 | ISBN-10: 1782007881 | ISBN-13: 978 1782007883 | English | 82 Pages | PDF | 4,9 MB

Two of World War II’s most distinctive weapons, the Panzerfaust and Panzerschreck offered German and other infantrymen the ability to destroy enemy tanks singlehandedly at close ranges. While the Panzerschreck owed its origins largely to the US bazooka, the Panzerfaust was a revolutionary design that was unlike any previous weapon, and went on to influence anti-tank technology and tactics for decades after World War II. Allied troops, notably Soviet forces, made widespread use of captured Panzerfauste, and they were also supplied to German allies such as Finland, Hungary and Bulgaria. Written by an expert on anti-tank warfare, this book reveals the fascinating development history of these two feared weapons and assesses the tactics that were employed by the soldiers using them.

Osprey Publishing | 2014 | ISBN-10: 178200386X | ISBN-13: 978 1782003861 | English | 50 Pages | PDF (e-book) | 2,6 MB

The development of the US Navy’s dreadnought battleships was a pivotal part of America’s evolution into a true world power. By the beginning of World War I, the United States possessed the world’s third largest navy, with ten dreadnoughts in service and four more under construction. By the end of World War II, the US Navy was the undoubted global superpower, despite initial crippling losses to its battlefleet at Pearl Harbor. Richly illustrated with archive photographs as well as a full cutaway of the world’s only surviving dreadnought, this comprehensive and detailed title covers the technical characteristics and combat record of the US dreadnoughts throughout their long careers.

How to Books; 2 edition | August 15, 2010 | English | ISBN: 184528383X | 234 pages | PDF | 1 MB

Life coaches aim to support and encourage their clients in their personal and professional growth by helping them to identify and achieve their goals. Good coaches don't give advice, but help the client to find the answer for themselves. But they are expensive. With this book, you can transform your life with no financial outlay other than the cover price. Using the author's eight steps to success you'll learn how to: - Choose your goals - Use the power of your mind - Build desirable personal qualities into yourself - Evaluate your current situation - Consider your options - Take action in order to succeed - Monitor your progress - Plug into the power of persi...

English | ISBN: 1591865417 | 2012 | EPUB | 192 pages | 13,4 MB

Square Foot Gardening Answer Book is for all of the world's square foot gardeners. The book shows you ways to get more from your gardening efforts. Using proven techniques, appliances and approaches, this book will put more harvest on your table, with no additional garden beds. For more than 30 years Mel Bartholomew has been answering questions from Square Foot Gardeners, and this book presents the very best of that information. Real solutions to real problems, from the inventor of the Square Foot Gardening method.

Jossey-Bass; 2 edition | July 9, 2013 | English | ISBN: 1118692063 | 48 pages | PDF | 41 MB

Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource features publicity strategies for nonprofit leaders and professionals. It includes techniques and procedures to create awareness, increase visibility, strengthen media relations, and build an organization’s reputation. Many successful publicity ideas are given from a variety of nonprofit organizations, along with tips for gaining greater exposure through a variety of media outlets and channels.

How To Books; 3 edition | November 26, 2006 | English | ISBN: 1845281357 | 240 pages | PDF | 18 MB

Running a business is never easy. As the manager of a small business you have in one person to be an accountant, buyer, visionary, researcher, entrepreneur and salesperson. Here you'll find help and advice on building a better business. Any one of the 100 ideas and techniques packed into this invaluable resource book has the potential to make a critical difference to your company's results. Just reflecting and acting on one topic a week could transform its performance. The book is organised into six sections, each of which gives useful insights into just about every area of business management. In them, you'll find 100 bite-sized, inspiring and eminently action-able topics such as: raising your business profile with effective PR; getting better deals from suppliers; reducing your bad debts; effective marketing on a shoestring; selling techniques that really work; and creating a strong brand.

Jossey-Bass; 1 edition | July 9, 2013 | English | ISBN: 1118692268 | 46 pages | PDF | 36 MB

Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource provides strategies for nonprofit organizations to connect with more volunteers through their websites. It includes proven techniques for tailoring a website to meet volunteers' needs and provides examples of effective website features from a variety of organizations.