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The Coming Generational Storm: What You Need to Know about America's Economic Future (Repost)

lenami — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:19:14 GMT

In 2030, as 77 million baby boomers hobble into old age, walkers will outnumber strollers; there will be twice as many retirees as there are today but only 18 percent more workers. How will America handle this demographic overload? How will Social Security and Medicare function with fewer working taxpayers to support these programs? According to Laurence Kotlikoff and Scott Burns, if our government continues on the course it has set, we'll see skyrocketing tax rates, drastically lower retirement and health benefits, high inflation, a rapidly depreciating dollar, unemployment, and political instability. The government has lost its compass, say Kotlikoff and Burns, and the current administration is heading straight into the coming generational storm. But don't panic. To solve a problem you must first understand it. Kotlikoff and Burns take us on a guided tour of our generational imbalance, first introducing us to the baby boomers-- their long retirement years and "the protracted delay in their departure to the next world." Then there's the "fiscal child abuse" that will double the taxes paid by the next generation. There's also the "deficit delusion" of the under-reported national debt. And none of this, they say, will be solved by any of the popularly touted remedies: cutting taxes, technological progress, immigration, foreign investment, or the elimination of wasteful government spending. So how can the United States avoid this demographic/fiscal collision?

Wie Geht Das - 36

Landscap879 — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:07:15 GMT

Wie Geht Das - 36
Marshall Cavendish | 1984 | Language: German | ISBN: no | PDF | 20 MB

Technik und Erfindungen von A bis Z. Die Bücherreihe ist ähnlich wie " WAS IST WAS ".

Wie Geht Das - 35

Landscap879 — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:05:48 GMT

Wie Geht Das - 35
Marshall Cavendish | 1984 | Language: German | ISBN: no | PDF | 20 MB

Technik und Erfindungen von A bis Z. Die Bücherreihe ist ähnlich wie " WAS IST WAS ".

Why I Am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why They Believe

yurii1982 — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:31:05 GMT

Despite contributions from high-profile writers such as Ravi Zacharias, Josh McDowell and Peter Kreeft, this anthology adds nothing to the age-old genre of Christian apologetics. It opens with essays defending both truth and theism against postmodern atheists, and eventually moves to specifically Christian teachings: "Why I Believe the Bible Is the Word of God," "Why I Believe Jesus Is the Messiah and Son of God," and "Why I Have Chosen to Follow Christ." Some essays, such as J.P. Moreland's autobiographical discussion of his choice to follow Jesus, are stirring. Others are dull and predictable: Barry Leventhal (Southern Evangelical Seminary), for example, tediously rehearses the Old Testament prophecies that he believes Jesus fulfilled. As a collection, the book is unbalanced. There are, for instance, too many contributions from some writers; editor Geisler offers two essays, as does Liberty University's Gary Habermas. Given the abundance of Christian "leading thinkers," one wishes the editors had been a bit more imaginative and included a greater diversity of voices. Particularly troubling is the total absence of female contributors. In an era in which many women leave the evangelical churches for spiritual homes more friendly to feminism, this book would have been strengthened immeasurably by an essay or two by leading women thinkers explaining why they, too, believe. This disappointing collection of apologetic essays will send readers scurrying back to Cardinal Newman and other bolder, more invigorating defenses of the faith.

Peter Norton's Guide to Access 2000 Programming

lenami — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:13:59 GMT

Peter Norton's Guide to Access 2000 Programming provides a bridge between Access 2000 as an efficient front-end development tool and the intricate world of Visual Basic programming. It is intended to offer the necessary tools for managing information in all levels of business from large offices to entrepreneurs and consultants. Not only does this book address Access 2000 programming in a clear style full of illustrations and examples, it also presents four case studies of complete database applications development. Each case relates to a different use for databases ranging from a straightforward data storage and retrieval system to a complex decision support system with dynamic Web pages.

Johannes Thiele - Das österreichische Zitatenlexikon

k4ng0 — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:57:58 GMT

Johannes Thiele - Das österreichische Zitatenlexikon
Publisher: Styria | 2001 | German | ISBN: 3222128774 | PDF | 330 pages | 4,60 MB

The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition, Two Volume Set

Stayer — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:09:58 GMT

"The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition, Two Volume Set"
Gale Cengage | 1115 pages | English | 2007 | ISBN: 1414429916 | PDF | 20,3 MB

As the incidence of diabetes, heart disease, and other obesity-related disorders rise, weight-conscious Americans seek easy ways to pursue healthful diets. There is an abundance of information from the popular media on the topic, but to get a more objective presentation of diets, nutrition, and health, the library user may want to turn to The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition.

Algorithms in Bioinformatics (Repost)

nazarchuk — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:44:27 GMT

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Workshop on Algorithms in Bioinformatics, WABI 2001, held in Aarhus, Denmark, in August 2001. The 23 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from more than 50 submissions. Among the issues addressed are exact and approximate algorithms for genomics, sequence analysis, gene and signal recognition, alignment, molecular evolution, structure determination or prediction, gene expression and gene networks, proteomics, functional genomics, and drug design; methodological topics from algorithmics; high-performance approaches to hard computational problems in bioinformatics.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (Slonim))

lenami — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:15:56 GMT

Presenting comprehensive and well-integrated coverage of physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical problems, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine is a core textbook and clinical reference for pediatric intensivists at all levels of training. It offers thorough preparation for subspecialty certification and recertification examinations and provides a ready reference for specific problems in the clinical setting. An extensive section on organ system physiology and pathophysiology provides the foundation for physiologically based clinical decision-making. Subsequent sections address clinical disorders of each organ system encountered in the pediatric ICU. The clinical chapters are concise and designed for rapid reference. Numerous illustrations and tables complement the text.

McGraw-Hill's GMAT 2008 Edition (Repost)

nazarchuk — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:26:52 GMT

We've put all of our proven expertise into McGraw- Hill's GMAT to make sure you're ready for this difficult exam. With this book, you'll get essential skill-building techniques and strategies developed by a team of renowned test-prep tutors. Their innovative teaching methods and expert coaching will help you master every question type. You'll also get vital access to practice problems, model GMAT essays, 6 full-length practice tests, and all the facts about the current exam. With McGraw-Hill's GMAT, we'll guide you step by step through your preparation program-and give you the tools you need to succeed.
6 full-length practice tests
Practice problems with complete explanations
Problem-solving techniques to boost your performance on all the most difficult question types
Tips for writing outstanding GMAT essays
Strategies for getting into the best MBA programs, from choosing the right program to surviving in school
Online help including a practice GMAT and test-taking tips

Building Law Encyclopaedia

tot167 — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:45:11 GMT

David Chappell, Michael Dunn, Michael Cowlin, "Building Law Encyclopaedia"
Wiley-Blackwell | 2009 | ISBN: 1405187247 | 592 pages | PDF | 2,2 MB

Trends in Computational Nanomechanics: Transcending Length and Time Scales

robin-bobin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:19:08 GMT

Trends in Computational Nanomechanics: Transcending Length and Time Scales (Challenges and Advances in Computational Chemistry and Physics) By Traian Dumitrica
Publisher: Springer 2009-12-14 | 620 Pages | ISBN: 1402097840 | PDF | 12.9 MB

Trends in Computational Nanomechanics reviews recent advances in analytical and computational modeling frameworks to describe the mechanics of materials on scales ranging from the atomistic, through the microstructure or transitional, and up to the continuum...

The Bible on Leadership: From Moses to Matthew -- Management Lessons for Contemporary Leaders

robin-bobin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:52:01 GMT

The Bible on Leadership: From Moses to Matthew -- Management Lessons for Contemporary Leaders by Lorin Woolfe
Publisher: AMACOM; 1st edition (June 18, 2002) | 208 pages | ISBN: 0814406823 | PDF | 1.4 MB

Encyclopedia of the World's Nations And Cultures

fajo — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:39:47 GMT

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"Encyclopedia of the World's Nations and Cultures" comprises an extensive overhaul of the original "Encyclopedia of the World's Nations". It provides concise and objective descriptions of the dominant political, economic, social, and cultural systems of the countries of the world. The encyclopedia features 193 country-by-country surveys in 40 separate categories, as well as tables, charts, and lists that are linked with narrative accounts of each nation's peoples, history, government, society, and culture. This edition includes articles on three additional countries and 14 new sections on culture and society with each entry. Both the text and the extensive statistical data have been fully updated. New coverage includes: East Timor; Marshall Islands; and The Federated States of Micronesia. New sections in each entry include: Culture; Entertainment and recreation; Etiquette; Family life; Flora and fauna; Folklore and mythology; Food; Health; A list of modern rulers; Living conditions; Personal appearance; Science and technology; Sports; and Work.

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The Human Body: An Introduction to Structure and Function (Repost)

nazarchuk — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:30:36 GMT

The basic principles of the anatomy and physiology of the human body are presented in easy-to-read language with clearly integrated text and illustrations. Full consideration is given to the interests of various disciplines in the health care field. The main topics are: *Biology of the Cell; *Genetics and Evolution; *Musculoskeletal System; *Heart and Vascular System; *Blood, Immune System and Lymphatic Organs; *Endocrine Organs; *Digestive System; *Reproduction, Development and Birth; *Central and Peripheral Nervous System; Other features are the summary at the end of each chapter, which reviews the chapter contents; the detailed Table of Contents at the start of each chapter; and the fold-out color plate of a fully labeled skeleton. Additional reasons to purchase this book: *Handy, four-color, softcover volume. *Concise information for biologists, physicians, nurses, health aids, physiciansA' assistants, paramedics, physical therapists, and anyone interested in biology and medicine.

Психология любви и секса. Популярная энциклопедия

Freb — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:48:14 GMT

Щербатых Юрий Психология любви и секса. Популярная энциклопедия
Эксмо-Пресс | 2004 | ISBN: 5040102437 | 313 pages | PDF | 78 MB

Кто мы? Машины для воспроизведения генов, эволюционизирующие разумные существа или духовные личности? Правда находится где-то посередине. Мы и то, и другое, и третье. Если вы хотите лучше узнать и понять себя, постичь глубинные механизмы человеческих поступков, связанные с сексуальной жизнью, познакомиться с опытом предыдущих поколений в области любви и секса, то эта книга откроет вам много интересного. Вы получите самую полную информацию о любви: о физиологии любви, о психологии любви, о динамике отношений в браке, о причинах измен, о сексе и сексуальности и еще о том, что интересует только вас.
В приложении вы найдете психологические тесты, по которым сможете определить индивидуальные черты своей личности, касающиеся тематики этой книги.

The Basal Ganglia IX (Advances in Behavioral Biology) (Repost)

JohnGenry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:14:08 GMT

The aim of the International Basal Ganglia Society (IBAGS) is to further our understanding of normal basal ganglia function and the pathophysiology of disorders of the basal ganglia, including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and schizophrenia. Each triennial meeting of IBAGS brings together basic research scientists from all disciplines as well as clinicians who are actively involved in the treatment of basal ganglia disorders, to discuss the most recent advances in the field and to generate new approaches and ideas for the future.

Cosmic Fusion: The Inner Alchemy of the Eight Forces (Repost)

JohnGenry — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:27:57 GMT

A guide to the advanced practice of Inner Alchemy, which brings the physical body into balance with the energy body
• Presents the second level of Inner Alchemy practices that use the eight forces of the pakua (bagwa) to collect, gather, and condense chi in the body
• Explains how to balance negative emotional energy with positive energy to detoxify, nourish, and integrate the physical and the energy body with the forces of nature
• Shows how to collect and channel the greater energies of the stars and planets to create unity between what is above and below
Cosmic Fusion is an advanced level of Inner Alchemy that teaches how to bring the physical body into balance with the energy body--a necessary prerequisite for the formation of the universal body, the pearl of compassion that is one with Original Creation and the Universal Tao. Cosmic Fusion works with the expression of the eight pakua (bagwa) of Chinese cosmology, through which all creation is divided and given form, nature, and definition.

Minimally Invasive Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (Repost)

yurii1982 — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:03:25 GMT

A representation of the skills and expertise of leading surgeons in the field, this reference serves as a step-by-step instructional resource on arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder and elbow. With full-color illustrations throughout, each chapter focuses on specific techniques and will contain strategies to enhance recovery, reduce patient pain, and provide improved function over traditional surgical procedures.

The Handbook of Optics on CD-ROM

Stayer — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:23:33 GMT

"The Handbook of Optics on CD-ROM" by Optical Society of America
McGraw-Hill Professional | 3500 pages | English | 1996 | ISBN: 007852993X | ISO | 102,3 MB

The most comprehensive optics reference ever published is now available on one convenient disk! This unique CD-ROM contains all 3,500 pages of the classic, two-volume Handbook of Optics--fully indexed and hyperlinked. Users can search quickly, read pages on screen, print them as needed on any laser printer, and even import sections into any Windows-compatible work processor. Written by 84 of the top names in optics, packed with a wealth of vivid illustrations and data, this handbook provides not only exhaustive reference materials but also tutorial guidance in every topic area. It's simply the most essential guide in the optics industry--in an essential new format.