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Reviews the economic progress over the past two years in the generally depressed region comprising Northumberland, Durham, Cleveland, Tyne, and Wear, and examines some of the fundamental issues associated with that progress. Scholars of economics, business, sociology, and geography focus on their a ... Read more

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With the upsurge of interest worldwide on the effects of occupational exposure to neurotoxic chemicals, it becomes apparent that neurotoxic illness occurs across a broad spectrum of large and small industries and is associated with both acute and chronic toxic effects, some irreversible. Neurotoxic illness is preventable and there is an urgent need to facilitate transfer of existing information in order to increase awareness amongst health officials, employers and workers and develop effective prevention strategies. Leading international authorities have responded to this need and present here their critical evaluation of research findings from a wide range of clinical reports, epidemiological investigations and experimental studies. To encourage effective prevention strategies they provide a concensus of recommended methods presenting the role of epidemiological and biostatistical methods, an outline of neurological symptoms and signs together with diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. To complete this state-of-the-art volume, critical issues are addressed such as the role of legislation, hygiene standards, engineering controls and materials substitution.By combining the adoption of these broader strategies with the use of valid epidemiological methods and reliable monitoring and surveillance procedures, we can achieve important goals in preventing neurotoxic illness in working populations. ... Read more

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The author of Impact of Hazardous Waste on Human Health is a public health official with the unique perspective that only insider status can provide. His book is intended for policy makers, environmentalists, toxicologists, public health officials, academic personnel, and health care providers. The author addresses six themes: hazardous waste issues must be more vigorously examined, site remediation is critical, risk management must extend beyond waste site clean up, disease prevention must be a priority, interagency partnership is mandatory, and the best technology must be applied. Johnson also considers the pros and cons of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)also known as the "Superfund." His years of experience with this law, and countless other issues related to hazardous waste, make Impact of Hazardous Waste on Human Health an important and positive contribution. ... Read more

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This work explains the legislation and rules applicable to the preparation of a company's accounts including all accounting standards which must be observed. It includes disclosure provisions of the Companies Act 1985 and 1989, and covers the requirements of UK GAAP, SSAPs, Exposure Drafts and Stock Exchange obligations. Volumes One and Two carry detailed checklists of disclosure requirements; examples, taken from published accounts, are reproduced in tinted sections for ease of reference; and relevant legislation is reproduced in full on separate coloured pages for easy access. ... Read more

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Barry Johnson's first book, The Treewallers, is a delightful adventure for children from eight to one hundred. This story rekindles the wonder of childhood for older readers, and introduces younger readers to a plausible fantasy set in the vanishing forests of the Pacific Northwest: Even now, America's temperate rain forests are misty, magical places, jungle like, with thick vines interwoven through leafy overhead canopies little changed through millenniums.Before the stone age, tiny creatures called treewallers sought refuge among the massive forests. Over many centuries a small, intelligent gathering of these creatures evolved to form a symbiotic interdependence with the trees, learning the ultra low frequency language by which these living giants communicate world wide.The treewallers were once known to early Native Americans. But as the land was cleared and farmed and towns spread, they shrank deeper into the forests, avoiding human scrutiny. Natural linguists, special waller 'teachers' had learned the human language from settler 'sprouts' (children) whose tales of tiny creatures were dismissed as childhood fantasies.The wallers remained hidden for sixteen more long decades, until today. ... Read more

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Text and diagrams present more than 100 gymnastic exercises and stunts which help beginners develop their skills and abilities and understand the principles of movement and safety. ... Read more

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Yet another collection of Barry wit and wisdom by the Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and the author of Dave Barry Turns 40. Reprint. NYT. 100,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo. ... Read more

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Great for teaching
This book is great for teaching students in high school that essays do not have to be boring and without personality.

Laugh-out-loud funny
"Question: Dear Mr. Language Person--What is George Bush's native tongue?Answer: He doesn't have one."

From "Ask Mr. Language Person" to the "Exploding Animal Institute" to Dave's classic announcement of his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States--his platform consists of a dramatic reorganization of the bureaucracy so that domestic affairs will all be handled by the Department of Louise, and foreign affairs by the Department of a Couple of Guys Named Victor ("Y'know, Victors, I wouldn't mind hearing that Fidel Castro had had an unfortunate accident...")--this collection of Dave Barry's weekly humor columns from the early 1990s still has the power to induce chortles, guffaws, and even the occasional cackle.

The audiobook version is well-delivered by Johnny Heller.Just don't listen to it in public unless you don't mind people seeing you grinning idiotically or hearing you laughing like a ninny.

Love it!
In one word:FUNNY!I've got all Dave Barry's books and love them all.
They make me laugh out loud.They all get five stars from me.

Good, but not genius
This is a collecton of his regular columns. They are funny, but not side-splitting. If you want to see what Dave can *really* do, try "Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide you will Ever Need".

Classic Dave Barry
Hilarious!Some references are a little dated now, but still tons of laugh-out-loud moments - I loved it!If you're a Dave Barry fan, don't miss this one. ... Read more