New Releases by Anne Miller

"This booklet is a comprehensive overview of anti-fouling strategies for small boat owners. Every boat owner knows that fouling growth, such as algae, barnacles, mussels and worms, can slow sail boats and increase fuel consumption for power boats. Many anti-fouling paints, however, contain copper that ends up contaminating coastal waters. A number of effective alternatives such as frequent hull cleaning and the use of nontoxic bottom coatings (a variety of which are described here in detail) can help reduce pollution. Included is a list of products with manufacturer comments"--National Sea Grant Library publication website.

Activity-based learning approach to Math for Teachers Course.

Many musicians are finding a new market for their music scoring for films and television. This comprehensive resource guide provides all the practical tools and information needed about how to organize and run a film and television music business. Section I contains helpful marketing materials, such as sample letters, brochures, postcards, resumes, and product packaging. Section II provides forms, documents and examples for the management, production, recording and delivery of music for projects. Section III features frequently used sample contracts and agreements, and Section IV lists other composer resources, such as a glossary of terms and abbreviations, info on performing rights organizations, attorneys and agents, listings of different markets to tap, internet resources, and much more. Essential for any musician interested in a career in film and television music.

For the salesperson on the go--a portable powerhouse of top-selling ideas, inspirations, and insights. Based on the author''s successful "year-in-a-box" calendar of the same name, this book offers quick-hit, tip-a-day advice for today''s busy salesperson.

How to use jazz concepts to transform lukewarm sales presentations into toe-tapping performances that close the deal. PRESENTATION JAZZ offers a unique highly personalized way to quickly and easily structure a presentation for maximum impact. Includes examples, realistic scenarios, and checklists.

Abstract: The manner in which people select their foods is a basic factor in determining their behavior. Through simple dietary change, a person can change his entire outlook on life. Based on ancient principles of eating from around the world, a dietary plan is advanced that promises to relieve depression, anxiety, inhibition and sexual insecurity. Sections 1 and 2 deal with the principles of "balanced" eating, sections 3 and 4 examine problems associated with "unnatural" eating, and sections 5 and 6 offer recommendations for food preparation and selection. The "expansive" foods like sugar, vegetables and milk are juxtaposed against the "contractive" foods like salt, meat and cheese. The impact of food allergies, overeating and chemical additives on behavior is also discussed.

"The current study focused upon the community contacts made by the Health Educator and staff within the five separate districts in the San Gabriel Valley Health Services Region (SGVHSR), with attention given to the contacts made pertaining to childhood immunizations and the effects these contacts have on the immunization levels in the health districts...The general research question purposed in the current study was: What is the level of immunization-related community contacts and the immunization levels for various school districts?"--from introduction.

The growing years of a poor but talented orphan boy, who is destined to become a famous painter. Upstate New York setting.