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In Solo Acoustic Musician (SAM) 2, Michael Nichols expands on the information and perspectives shared in his first book, delving deeper into the world of the SAM by interviewing a half dozen of his peers, as well as a man who repairs and restores guitars: the essential tool of the SAM''s trade. In SAM2, the reader will learn:· More practical tips about singing and guitar playing· What it takes to network and establish oneself as a performer· How to overcome the unexpected on a gig· And much more. This is an insightful, informative, and occasionally humorous guide to making a career out of live musical performance, whether as an interpreter of others'' work or a singer-songwriter.

Cosmos and Logos is an academic journal specializing in reflections on myth, religion, and folklore of ancient and contemporary cultures. It employs multiple interpretive tools and disciplines in its approach, and publishes articles and artworks from scholars and artists around the globe.

David and Jamaal arrived at the Atlanta Boys Center for Disturbed Youth under similar, yet unfortunate circumstances. They were doomed to spend the rest of their adolescence miserable in prison until one of the counselors took it upon himself to introduce the sport of boxing to the young men at ABC. David grew to love the sport and flourished, while Jamaal learned to love the Lord. Each one followed a different path into manhood. Their experiences were sometimes heartfelt and sometimes comical. Sometimes it is not an easy transition going from jail back to the streets. Discover how David and Jamaal persevered as they grew into men and fought the spiritual forces in the heavenly realms while Beating the Air.

Six research projects by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate students which examine land-use change and biodiversity of the Highlands Plateau.

Counting efficiencies were determined by empirical measurement and Monte Carlo simulation for carbon-14, strontium-89, strontium-90, and yttrium-90 standards counted by low-background gas flow proportional counter for strontium carbonate precipitates in the range from 3 to 33 mg cm−2. The maximum beta particle energies range from 0.156 MeV for carbon-14 to 2.28 MeV for yttrium-90. The parameters for estimating the counting efficiency are summarized for sources with areal thickness of 14 mg cm−2 and over the range in strontium carbonate areal thickness from 0.1 mg cm−2 to 33 mg cm−2. Uncertainty budgets providing estimates of the uncertainty, sources of variability in the calibration process, and the total expanded uncertainty are presented. Information is presented for the Monte Carlo simulation regarding the composition of the detector window, the energy excluded by the amplifier discriminator of the counting system, and the physical density of materials for this analytical process. The histogram normalization routine implemented within MCNP is described and found to bias the probability distribution for beta-particle energy spectra. The difference in the specification of the probability distribution for beta-particle energy spectra in ICRU 56 Appendix D and MCNP requirements are described and a correction for the bias introduced during the normalization process for beta spectra is provided. Counting efficiencies determined by empirical measurement and Monte Carlo simulations agree within the total expanded uncertainties of the measurements and the uncertainties of the Monte Carlo simulations.

This is an epic story that focuses on one character to the end of her adventure. It''s difficult to write a proper description that doesn''t take away from the twists of the plot or the surprises along the way. There are also many hints and preludes to the other three books. Enjoy the world I created-An orphaned girl lives on a monastery and helps to grow the crops of the surrounding fields. Her race is native to the continent, and they''re able to project, which is an extension of their self and allows them to influence nature and the elements. After learning new skills and beginning to ask questions, she decides to set out on her only adventure. She knows little about the world and learns many things the hard way.

Une série de reportages se présentant comme autant d''invitations à arpenter l''univers de différentes espèces de la faune mondiale, que l''on découvre de manière privilégiée à travers la lentille d''un photographe du réputé ##National Geographic##. Chacun des titres cède ainsi la parole à un reporter qui relate, sur un ton familier et en multipliant les adresses directes au lecteur, sa rencontre avec l''animal en vedette et les observations effectuées sur le terrain. Si ces dernières lèvent le voile sur l''univers, les moeurs, l''anatomie et la vie de famille du bestiaire, une attention toute particulière est portée à la relation de ce dernier avec les hommes et aux dangers qui le menacent. Une rubrique "Comment aider" clôt d''ailleurs chacun des opus, à laquelle se greffent une sélection d''ouvrages, de DVD et de sites Internet pour poursuivre l''exploration, de même que des cartes de localisation et une présentation commentée des traditionnels habitat, régime alimentaire, espérance de vie, comportement, reproduction, etc. [SDM].