Exploding onto the late 1960s scene, The Stooges were a bunch of misfit Mid-Western delinquents, and their charismatic frontman, Iggy Pop, was a performer extraordinaire. Confrontational and theatrical, this maniacal entertainer was originally joined by the Asheton brothers, Ron and Scott, and Dave Alexander. This lineup delivered two albums of primal, brutal-sounding rock before fracturing. A fortuitous crossing of paths with David Bowie in 1971, however, led to a creative rebirth with a ...

Instant access to the latest geotechnical engineering dataFully updated to include the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), Geotechnical Engineer's Portable Handbook, Second Edition, features a wealth of on-the-job geotechnical and construction related information in a convenient, quick-reference format. This practical resource is filled with essential data, formulas, and guidelines you can access right away. Detailed tables, charts, graphs, and illustrations are incl...

The latest methods for designing seismically sound structuresFully updated for the 2012 International Building Code, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Handbook, Second Edition discusses basic earthquake principles, common earthquake effects, and typical structural damage caused by seismic shaking.Earthquake computations for conditions commonly encountered by design engineers, such as liquefaction, settlement, bearing capacity, and slope stability...

Born in 1919, Robert W. (Bob) Day looks back on the ten decades of his lifetime with wonder and gratitude. While recognition and accolades for jobs well done followed him throughout his life, it was the adventures and the family, friends, and co-workers with whom he shared those adventures, that he remembers most. As a youngster, Bob never expected his life beyond Leavenworth, Kansas to be full of life threatening moments nor moments of serene beauty stretching over four continents, but it...

First Published in 1991. This edition draws upon a wide range pf Browning's poetry and prose, inducing selections from his 'Dramatic Lyrics', 'Dramatic Romances and Lyrics' and 'Men and Women' and 'Dramatis Personae' collections, as well as extracts from his correspondence with Elizabeth Barrett. Aidan Day's introduction chronicles the events both of Browning's life and of his development as a poet.

This book explores how different constituencies influenced the development of nineteenth-century swimming in England, and highlights the central role played by swimming professors. These professionals were influential in inspiring participation in swimming, particularly among women, well before the amateur community created the Amateur Swimming Association, and this volume outlines some key life-courses to illustrate their working practices. Female exhibitors were important to professors a...

Join bestselling author and Italy expert Andreas Englisch on a compelling journey along the ancient pilgrimage routes to the Holy City as he reveals northern Italy’s rich history, cultural treasures, and hidden gems.Whether pilgrims or plunderers, emperors or mendicant monks, in search of power, wealth, redemption, or love, people have been drawn to Rome for thousands of years. Their stories have left their mark on the landscapes between the Alps and the Tiber, where traces of thei...

Andreas Englisch and his son Leo once again delve into the mysteries of the Eternal City, drawing us to its hidden corners and concealed treasures.The legacy of an elderly woman sets father and son on the trail of a series of enigmatic places linked by a single, unsettling belief: to this day, they are said to have been the haunt of sinister forces. Their fascinating journey through Rome's history stretches from the early days of the Roman Empire to the present, following the trail...

Forensic Music Therapy demonstrates diverse and innovative approaches, which include live, improvised and pre-composed music, from music therapy teams working in secure treatment settings. The book covers clinical development, research, supervision and discussion of institutional and multi-disciplinary team dynamics. It will inform professionals about different ways to manage challenging situations in order to deliver music therapy with adults and adolescents who have committed offences, m...

BILLIONS of dollars are being siphoned off of American businesses every year. Merchant processing is the means. Inflated, made-up, hidden fees and forced interchange downgrades are the method for stealing merchants’ profits. If you think your company is immune, think again. As a former executive for one the world’s largest processors and now Managing Partner of weAudit.com, I’ve watched this industry deteriorate for almost 25 years. It used to be that rig...

This edited volume examines the ways in which the representation of female teachers on television has developed from the advent of the medium up to the present day. Despite the widely feminized nature of the teaching profession, the first depictions of female teachers on television did not occur until over a century later. Contributors analyze a variety of programs spanning time periods, audiences, and genre to provide insight into the past, present, and future trajectory ...

A new era of political power has arrived, one in which the social media forces of Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter indisputably play a larger role in the political process. In this revised and expanded edition of Political Communication: The Manship School Guide, edited by Robert Mann and David D. Perlmutter, contributors discuss technological changes in the context of studies and techniques that remain unchallenged, resulting in a truly comprehensive manual of the world of political communi...