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Ideati e proposti dal MENSA, l'associazione internazionale per individui con alto quoziente intellettivo Passatempi per divertirti all'aria aperta, a casa, in viaggio... o dove vuoi! Esiste un passatempo per rilassarsi in vacanza tenendo impegnata la mente? Ma certo! Questo libro è una straordinaria raccolta di rompicapi, enigmi, problemi di logica, labirinti mentali e tutto quello che offre l'enigmistica. Creato in collaborazione con il MENSA, l'associazione internazionale delle persone con il più alto quoziente intellettivo, è una sfida per chiunque voglia mettere alla prova la propria arguzia. Non occorrono conoscenze particolari: sono sufficienti buonsenso, capacità logiche, saper contare e, soprattutto, tenacia e forza di volontà per non arrendersi. Pronti a mettere in moto i neuroni? Allena il tuo QI mentre sei in viaggio con gli enigmi del MENSA, l'associazione internazionale dei geni • Problemi di logica • Labirinti mentali • Completa la sequenza • Enigmi visivi Robert AllenÈ stato il direttore del MENSA, l'associazione internazionale che riunisce persone con il più alto quoziente intellettivo, e ne ha curato le pubblicazioni per gran parte della sua vita. Ha ideato un numero impressionante di puzzle, giochi ed enigmi, firmando anche manuali per tenere la mente allenata, diventati bestseller. Con la Newton Compton ha pubblicato Quiz da risolvere mentre sei in vacanza e Rompicapi da risolvere mentre sei in vacanza.

Ideati e proposti dal MENSA, l'associazione internazionale per individui con alto quoziente intellettivo Passatempi per divertirti all'aria aperta, a casa, in viaggio... O dove vuoi! Questo libro raccoglie una selezione dei più appassionanti giochi di logica per mettersi alla prova, da soli o in compagnia, e tenere allenata la mente. Avrete bisogno di tutta la vostra intelligenza per risolvere gli enigmi e gli indovinelli proposti: ci sono rompicapi per ogni livello di abilità, ma state attenti… molti di essi sono più intricati dell'insieme dei nostri neuroni. Ideate dal MENSA, l'associazione internazionale delle persone con il più alto quoziente intellettivo, le pagine di questo manuale sono le sfide perfette per tutti gli appassionati di enigmistica. Allena il tuo QI mentre sei in viaggio con gli enigmi del MENSA, l'associazione internazionale dei geni • Quiz di pensiero trasversale • Cercaparole • Indovinelli • Puzzle Robert AllenÈ stato il direttore del MENSA, l'associazione internazionale che riunisce persone con il più alto quoziente intellettivo, e ne ha curato le pubblicazioni per gran parte della sua vita. Ha ideato un numero impressionante di puzzle, giochi ed enigmi, firmando anche manuali per tenere la mente allenata, diventati bestseller. Con la Newton Compton ha pubblicato Quiz da risolvere mentre sei in vacanza e Rompicapi da risolvere mentre sei in vacanza.

Ideati e proposti dal MENSA, l'associazione internazionale tra le persone con il più alto quoziente intellettivo Puzzle, giochi ed enigmi per allenare la mente divertendosi Il tempo che occorre a risolvere ognuno di questi indovinelli potrebbe essere impiegato in attività più utili, come fare le pulizie, lavare la macchina... o magari prepararsi un drink. Tenere impegnato il cervello, però, è un vero e proprio allenamento! Senza contare la soddisfazione di arrivare alla soluzione esatta, dopo essersi spaccati la testa per qualche minuto su un rompicapo apparentemente irrisolvibile. Ideati dal MENSA, l'associazione internazionale delle persone con il più alto quoziente intellettivo, gli enigmi di questo manuale sono il modo perfetto per mantenere “in forma” il cervello, mentre ci si gode una meritata da vacanza dallo stress. Allena il tuo QI mentre sei in viaggio con gli enigmi del MENSA, l'associazione internazionale dei geni • grattacapi • enigmi visivi • quiz a risposta multipla • indovinelli Robert AllenÈ stato il direttore del MENSA, l'associazione internazionale che riunisce le persone con il più alto quoziente intellettivo, e ne ha curato le pubblicazioni per gran parte della sua vita. Ha ideato un numero impressionante di puzzle, giochi ed enigmi, firmando anche manuali per tenere la mente allenata, diventati bestseller. Con la Newton Compton ha pubblicato Quiz da risolvere mentre sei in vacanza, Rompicapi da risolvere mentre sei in vacanza e Indovinelli da risolvere mentre sei in vacanza.

Robert Allen's eye-opening Slavery and Beyond Series---Passionate heroes, no-holds-barred historical fiction, and high-stakes emotional tension. 400+ reviews, on Goodreads with an average rating of 4.4. Failed Moments, Volume #1 Patrick Walsh relives his Failed Moments in two past lives in order to salvage his modern day existence. He travels back to the French Caribbean in 1790 (before the slave revolution that created Haiti) and NYC in 1863 during the Draft Riots. Will he succeed the second time around? A Wave From Mama, Volume #2 1863 Weeksville, Brooklyn: A former slave gets his dream job working on the Bridge project, but becomes a pawn in a battle involving the gangs of Irishtown and the corrupt Metropolitan Police. Will his special physical abilities help him survive or will his awkward social deficits prove to be too much to overcome? Minetta Lane, Volume #3 New York City, 1904- Bodee Rivers, who has always run from major challenges, moves to crime ridden MINETTA LANE, which is governed by an unusual race-based code. When confronted with an unimaginable challenge, he isn't sure he's up to the task. Stand and fight or cut and run? Living in the Middle, Volume #4 New York/Tulsa Early 1900s: Wealthy, White, and privileged Jimmy Montgomery discovers he's been living a lie and travels to Tulsa to uncover his roots. When trouble pits Whites against the Black community of Greenwood, Jimmy realizes he can no longer Live in the Middle.

Most Cowboys fans have taken in a game or two at Boone Pickens Stadium and have cheered to the rhythm of hundreds of banging paddles. But only real fans know the full history of the Bedlam Series or can name all the football stars who went on to become Hall of Fame players. 100 Things Oklahoma State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Cowboys. Whether you're a diehard from the days of Barry Sanders and Thurman Thomas, or whether you're a more recent supporter, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Experienced sportswriter Robert Allen has collected every essential piece of Oklahoma State knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.

This volume of writings by outstanding twentieth-cnetury American historians presents one aspect of the problem which results from the conflict between the subjectivity of the historian and the objectivity of the past. It examines in particular the relationship between the historian and the climate of opinion in which he does he work.

Memory is like a muscle - you either use it or lose it. Memory plays a crucial role in our lives because it is closely linked to intelligence. Unless your memory is well stocked with information, what have you got to draw upon when you need to solve problems, make decisions, or think creatively? Then there's all the everyday stuff like remembering where you put your car keys, not missing anniversaries, or revising for exams. So, can you really improve your memory in one day? Yes, you undoubtedly can. This book provides you with the all tools you need to improve your memory radically. And the more you practice, the better your memory gets, so we've included a month's worth of day-by-day tests and exercises to make your memory super strong.

No-one wants toxic waste dumped in their back yard. Dioxins and furans from incinerators, dangerous chemicals leaching from landfill sites and the apparently random dumping of nuclear waste are all clear threats to our health and lives. In fact any waste not properly dealt with can become dangerous - yet industry and state seem to collude recklessly in its production. Robert Allen describes the waste produced in Britain and Ireland and the woefully inadequate means of dealing with it. He looks, too, at governmental intransigence and dishonesty and at industry's refusal to consider the needs of local communities. He also gives an account of the available legislation governing toxic waste and the degree to which it will need radical change in the face of a rapidly growing problem. Waste dumping impinges on people's lives, and he examines some of the very successful campaigns against the many ill-considered dumping grounds. As governments only respond to pressure, there are valuable lessons to be learnt from these campaigns. This book sets out the nature of the problem and provides a basis on which to tackle it. Originally published in 1992

Microscopy plays an integral role in the research and development of new medicines. Pharmaceutical Microscopy describes a wide variety of techniques together with numerous practical applications of importance in drug development. The first section presents general methods and applications with an emphasis on the physical science aspects. Techniques covered include optical crystallography, thermal microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry, microspectroscopy (infrared and Raman), and particle size and shape by image analysis. The second section presents applications of these techniques to specific topics of pharmaceutical interest, including studies of polymorphism, particle size and shape analysis, and contaminant identification. Pharmaceutical Microscopy is designed for those scientists who must use these techniques to solve pharmaceutical problems but do not need to become expert microscopists. Consequently, eachsection has exercises designed to teach the reader how to use and apply the techniques in the book. Although the focus is on pharmaceutical development, workers in other fields such as food science and organic chemistry will also benefit from the discussion of techniques and the exercises.Provides comprehensive coverage of key microscopy techniques used in pharmaceutical development Helps the reader to solve specific problems in pharmaceutical quality assuranceOriented and designed for pharmaceutical scientists who need to use microscopy but are not expert microscopistsIncludes a large number of practical exercises to give the reader hands-on experience with the techniquesWritten by an author with 21 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

A ground-breaking modern manual on an ancient art, Real Alchemy draws on both modern scientific technology and ancient methods. A laboratory scientist and chemist, Robert Allen Bartlett provides an overview of the history of alchemy, as well as an exploration of the theories behind the practice. Clean, clear, simple, and easy to read, Real Alchemy provides excellent directions regarding the production of plant products and transitions the reader-student into the basics of mineral work—what some consider the true domain of alchemy. New students to practical laboratory alchemy will enjoy reading Real Alchemy and hopefully find the encouragement needed to undertake their own alchemical journey. Bartlett also explains what the ancients really meant when they used the term “Philosopher's Stone” and describes several very real and practical methods for its achievement. Is the fabled Philosopher's Stone an elixir of long life or is it a method of transforming lead into gold? Judge for yourself.

Alchemy is the ancient sacred science concerned with the mysteries of life and consciousness as reflected through all Nature. It is a harmonious blending of physical and subtle forces which lifts the subject, whether it be man or metal, to a more evolved state of being. The Way of the Crucible is a ground-breaking modern manual on the art of Alchemy that draws on both modern scientific technology and ancient methods. A laboratory scientist and chemist, Bartlett provides an overview of how practical alchemy works along with treatises on Astrology, Qabalah, Herbalism, and minerals, as they relate to Alchemy. He also explains what the ancients really meant when they used the term “Philosopher's Stone” and describes practical methods toward its achievement. The Way of the Crucible provides directions for a more advanced understanding of the mineral work — what some consider the true domain of Alchemy.

International political economy is both a discipline and a set of global practices and conditions. This volume explores how the two are related, illustrating the changing character of the global political economy, as well as changing perspectives on that character. The authors first consider how social issues, policy concerns, and philosophical judgments help constitute IPE both as a worldview and as a discipline. A central theme here is the reciprocal creation of the discipline and the social practices said to comprise it. Subsequent chapters illustrate the incongruence between the nature of the social world as alleged in IPE's premises—which often distortedly frame issues—and the alternative characterizations available from other social groups, behaviors, and approaches. Finally, conclusions are drawn about the tensions between'conventional'and'alternative'framings of the international political economy, raising questions about the nature, consequences, and insights of diverse approaches to IPE.

The Great Depression and Prohibition are ominous memories in most historical accounts. But here is the true story of a little boy who found life full of excitement, wonder, and joy in the small mid-western town of Okemah, Oklahoma. Okemah, where Woody Guthrie once lived and wrote songs, was fighting for existence in the late 1920s and early 1930s as the oil boom ended, cotton fell to ten cents per pound, and Prohibition was in force. Yet this grim scenario frames Robert Rutland's colorful remembrance of a youth filled with adventure, characters, curiosity, and love.

This study of American intellectual histories sketches their development from colonial chronicles to today's professional scholarship. It concentrates upon the writings of a dozen or more major historians between the late 1800's and the middle 1900's who have contributed to the study of the history of ideas in America, including Moses Coit Tyler, Edward Eggleston, Charles Beard, Carl Becker, Vernon Farrington, Merle Curti, Perry Miller, and Ralph Gabriel. The various histories are analyzed partly from the perspective of a developing scholarly discipline and partly from the perspective of the'climate of opinion'in which the histories were written. The methods employed by the historians in studying ideas, as well as the substantive interpretations expressed in the histories, are analyzed in relation to the'world-views'or'ideological positions'of the historians themselves.Originally published in 1966.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Since its original publication in 1987, Channels of Discourse has provided the most comprehensive consideration of commercial television, drawing on insights provided by the major strands of contemporary criticism: semiotics, narrative theory, reception theory, genre theory, ideological analysis, psychoanalysis, feminist criticism, and British cultural studies.The second edition features a new introduction by Robert Allen that includes a discussion of the political economy of commercial television. Two new essays have been added--one an assessment of postmodernism and television, the other an analysis of convergence and divergence among the essays--and the original essays have been substantially revised and updated with an international audience in mind. Sixty-one new television stills illustrate the text. Each essay lays out the general tenets of its particular approach, discusses television as an object of analysis within that critical framework, and provides extended examples of the types of analysis produced by that critical approach. Case studies range from Rescue 911 and Twin Peaks to soap operas, music videos, game shows, talk shows, and commericals.Channels of Discourse, Reassembled suggests new ways of understanding relationships among television programs, between viewing pleasure and narrative structure, and between the world in front of the television set and that represented on the screen. The collection also addresses the qualities of popular television that traditional aesthetics and quantitative media research have failed to treat satisfactorily, including its seriality, mass production, and extraordinary popularity.The contributors are Robert C. Allen, Jim Collins, Jane Feuer, John Fiske, Sandy Flitterman-Lewis, James Hay, E. Ann Kaplan, Sarah Kozloff, Ellen Seiter, and Mimi White.

Robert Allen's compelling book examines burlesque not only as popular entertainment but also as a complex and transforming cultural phenomenon. When Lydia Thompson and her controversial female troupe of'British Blondes'brought modern burlesque to the United States in 1868, the result was electric. Their impertinent humor, streetwise manner, and provocative parodies of masculinity brought them enormous popular success--and the condemnation of critics, cultural commentators, and even women's rights campaigners.Burlesque was a cultural threat, Allen argues, because it inverted the'normal'world of middle-class social relations and transgressed norms of'proper'feminine behavior and appearance. Initially playing to respectable middle-class audiences, burlesque was quickly relegated to the shadow-world of working-class male leisure. In this process the burlesque performer'lost'her voice, as burlesque increasingly revolved around the display of her body.Locating burlesque within the context of both the social transformation of American theater and its patterns of gender representation, Allen concludes that burlesque represents a fascinating example of the potential transgressiveness of popular entertainment forms, as well as the strategies by which they have been contained and their threats defused.