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LSD, marihuana, yoga, and hypnosis
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| Author | Theodore Barber | |
| Call Number | RM324.8.B37 2008 | |
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This book is concerned with the psychological and physiological effects of yoga , hypnosis , major and minor psychedelic drugs.
The book is divided into two parts; part A concerned with psychedelic drugs and cannabis derivatives, critically analyzes a series of long-accepted notions pertaining to these drugs, part B which discusses yoga and various hypnotic phenomena. The main purpose of the book is to illustrate a way of thinking and a method of analysis toward so-called soft areas of psychology. |
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The role of formal features in second language acquisition
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Juana M. Liceras
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| Call Number | P118.2.R65 2008 | |
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This book explores the role of formal features of grammar in second language acquisition, in the context of Chomsky’s Minimalist Program. It is the first scholarly collection devoted to the use of feature-based linguistic theory in second language acquisition research.
The chapters are written by some of the most prominent researchers in the field of language acquisition and linguistic theory, and cover not only second language acquisition but also topics in first language acquisition, impaired language development and aphasia. The contents of the book should be of interest to graduate students, academics and researchers in theoretical and descriptive linguistics, psycholinguistics and language acquisition |
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Design for outdoor recreation
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Simon Bell
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| Call Number | GV182.3.B45 2008 | |
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Design for outdoor recreation takes a detailed look at all aspects of design of facilities needed by visitors to outdoor recreation destinations. The book is a comprehensive manual for planners, designers and managers of recreation taking them through the processes of design and enabling them to find the most appropriate balance between visitor needs and the capacity of the landscape. A range of different aspects are covered including car parking, information signing, hiking , waterside activities , wildlife watching and camping. This second edition incorporates new examples from overseas, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Eastern Europe as well as focusing on more current issues such as accessibility and the changing demands for recreational use.
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Cladding of buildings
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Alan Brookes and Maarten Meijs
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| Call Number | TH2238.B76 2008 | |
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This key text addresses the topic of the lightweight claddings in buildings and is a useful guide and reference resource. Written by well-known specialists in the field, this fourth edition of an established text has been revised throughout to incorporate the latest environmental issues, the use of wood and terracotta in cladding, and use of new materials, particularly the new moulded materials. Two new chapters cover wood and terracotta in cladding. The main types of cladding systems are described in detail and methods of production, performance characteristics, applications and methods of assembly are explained clearly.
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