Название: The Little Book of Lore for Dog Lovers: A Compendium of Doggone Facts, History, and Legend
Автор: Mary Frances Budzik
Издательство: Skyhorse
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 10 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Full of incredible canine capers, tales of doggy derring-do, and plenty of puppy facts, this dog-o-pedia is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere! You'll learn tantalizing trivia and tidbits about all sorts of dogs, breeds, characters, and more! Find out the answers to these questions: Who are the most famous dog trainers in Hollywood, having trained Lassie, Toto, and Old Yeller, among many others? What is the name of Yale’s bulldog mascot? Where does the proverb, “The best thing about a man is his dog,” come from? When did Laika (or Muttnik as she was known in the U.S.) become the first dog to be shot into orbit? Why did Drew Barrymore deed her house to her Labrador Flossie? How do dogs detect cancer in humans?

Название: The Little Book of Lore for Horse Lovers: A Round Up of Equine Facts, Myths, and History
Автор: Mary Frances Budzik
Издательство: Skyhorse
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 25 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The ultimate gift for absolutely every horse owner! Chock full of fun facts, trivia, and illustrations, this fun book will answer all the horse-related questions you could ever have. For example... Who said “The horse is God’s gift to man?” What should you keep in an equine first aid kit? Where did the word flibbertigibet come from? When did General Patton save the famous Lipizzan horses? Why is a horse with two riders the symbol of the Knights Templar? How did the producers of the TV show make Mr. Ed talk? Find out the answers to these intriguing questions and much, much more in this equine extravaganza of horse hints, pony tales, and foal facts.

Название: The Little Book of Lore for Cat Lovers: A Complete Curiosity of Feline Facts, Myths, and History
Автор: Deborah Robertson
Издательство: Skyhorse
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 34 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Quench your kitty curiosity and discover the answers to all these vital questions and more in this must-have for any cat owner! Who composed the Cat’s Fugue inspired by the sound of his cat walking across the keys of the piano? What is ailurophilia? In which country do people believe that the souls of the departed live in the bodies of cats before moving on to the next life? When were cats worshipped as gods? Why did Edward Lear, composer of the Owl and the Pussycat, have two houses, one in Italy and the other in England, that were exactly the same? How did a cat single-handedly wipe out an entire animal species?

Название: Impressions of Paris: An Artist's Sketchbook
Автор: Cat Seto
Издательство: Harper Design
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 43 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Artist Cat Seto, founder of the acclaimed Ferme à Papier brand, introduces you to the City of Light as never before in this distinctive volume—both a visual feast and celebration of the artistic process—filled with lavish illustrations and descriptive meditations that capture the quotidian pleasures of France’s capital city and how they have inspired creativity. In Impressions of Paris, Cat Seto takes you on a dazzling and enlightening tour of Paris, from familiar sights to hidden surprises, to reveal this legendary city as never before. Combining informative and entertaining vignettes, stories, and notes with stunning full-color illustrations, she draws parallels between the city and the art it inspires.

Название: The Practical Preppers Complete Guide to Disaster Preparedness
Автор: Scott Hunt
Издательство: St. Martin's Griffin
Год: 2014
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 10 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The world we live in is an unstable one. From natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods of biblical proportions to concerns about the economic downturn and government shutdown, the hits just keep on coming. At the same time, the power grid is incredibly fragile. Our dependency on widely distributed long distance systems for power, medicine, and food makes our society susceptible to attack, whether by foreign or domestic enemies, or the weather. No matter the concern, the solutions are the same. Scott Hunt, the owner of Practical Preppers, and an experienced engineer, homesteader, and pastor, offers readers a complete and detailed guide to sustainable living.

Название: Паттерны функциональных состояний оператора
Автор: Ушаков И.Б., Богомолов А.В., Кукушкин Ю.А.
Издательство: Наука
Год: 2010
ISBN: 978-5-02-036683-1
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 392
Размер: 15,6 Мб
Язык: русский

В монографии предложено понятие «паттерн функционального состояния оператора», отвечающее особенностям физиологии формирования и развития функциональных состояний и специфике математического обеспечения их диагностики. Приведены характерные признаки основных функциональных состояний оператора; описаны базовые математические подходы к их диагностике.

Название: Mr. Boddington's Etiquette: Charm and Civility for Every Occasion
Автор: Mr. Boddington's Studio
Издательство: Chronicle Books
Год: 2018
Формат: PDF
Размер: 51 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The witty and eloquent Mr. Boddington offers dos and don'ts for polite society in this comprehensive and thoroughly amusing guide that provides modern advice with a traditional perspective. Covering everything from weddings to gift-giving moments, social events, hosting guests, and so much more, Mr. Boddington shares the basic etiquette one needs to know and presents it all in his signature style. Filled with charming illustrations from the beloved Mr. Boddington's Studio, this jaunty handbook is just the thing to make manners less of a fuss.

Название: Дневник современной гейши. Секреты ночной жизни Страны восходящего солнца.
Автор: Марина Чижова
Издательство: Бомбора
Год: 2021
Формат: ePUB, PDF
Страниц: 288
Размер: 19 Mb
Язык: Русский

Ночная жизнь Японии… Что она из себя представляет? Об этом расскажет Марина Чижова, которая волей случая оказалась втянута в эту опасную авантюру. Загадочное заведение под названием "Грасия" - это особая фирма, которая торгует атмосферой. Гости здесь платят за ощущение праздника, полноты жизни и собственной значимости. Что же скрывается за дверьми подобных клубов? Какие японцы ходят в такие места? Что входит в обязанности современных гейш? И чем закончилась эта история, полная загадок и тайн?

Название: Lonely Planet Venice & the Veneto, 11th Edition
Автор: Peter Dragicevich, Paula Hardy
Издательство: Lonely Planet
Год: 2020
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 63 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Lonely Planet's Venice & the Veneto is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Absorb the architecture at Basilica di San Marco, cruise the Grand Canal on a gondola, and trace the development of Venetian art at the Gallerie dell'Accademia - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Venice and the Veneto and begin your journey now! The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Venice & the Veneto is our most comprehensive guide to Venice and the Veneto, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.

Название: Fodor's the Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West, 7th Edition
Автор: Fodor's Travel
Издательство: Fodor's Travel
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 44 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Whether you want to hike through jaw-dropping landscapes of Yosemite, see rare wildlife and natural wonders in Yellowstone, or go river-rafting in the Grand Canyon, the local Fodor’s travel experts in the National Parks of the West are here to help! Fodor’s National Parks of the West is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Planning on visiting Arizona, Colorado, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Sequoia/Kings Canyon, or even the Great Smoky Mountains? Check out Fodor’s Arizona and the Grand Canyon, Fodor's Colorado, Compass Yellowstone National Park, Compass Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks.