Magnum photographers are among the best in the world, and fortunately for us and for history, a lot of them were in New York City on Sept.11. The photo agency had brought several of them into town for a meeting the day before. Many of these highly experienced photojournalists raced to the site or to other spots in the city when they heard or saw the planes hit the towers, and our knowledge of the disaster is so much deeper for their efforts. Together, through their different personal lenses, they’ve compiled an important historical record of the attack and its effects on the city. This book is a wonderful collection of pictures

Nature-Friendly Communities presents an authoritative and readable overview of the successful approaches to protecting biodiversity and natural areas in America's growing communities. Addressing the crucial issues of sprawl, open space, and political realities, Chris Duerksen and Cara Snyder explain the most effective steps that communities can take to protect nature

The story takes place in the late 20th century in the medical clinic of the National Atomics Products plant in Kimberly, Missouri. There, the senior physician, Roger Ferrell, and his younger assistant, Jenkins, deal with the occasional case of radiation exposure and trauma suffered by the plant's `Atomjacks'. Things are not looking up for the atomic products industry; a serious accident at a Croton, New York plant has turned public opinion against locating the plants close to inhabited areas. And even as the National Atomics Products plant prepares for a visit by an oversight committee, an employee is injured in an accident, further tarnishing the public perception of nuclear power and its promotion as a safe source of energy

The book presents the history of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine since the day of its foundation till today

This book is a unique guide to basic and essential American English expressions. The book arranges more than 7,000 expressions into eighteen sections that include dealing with medical professionals, getting a job, taking care of banking needs, communicating personal feelings, and more

This book examines the relationship between equity and growth in Mexico. The central thesis is that Mexico’s poor growth performance of the last twenty five years is intimately linked to inequity. Specific inequalities in power, wealth, and status have created and sustained economic institutions and polices that both tend to perpetuate these inequalities and are sources of inefficiencies and lack of dynamism in the economy.

This book is a division of English language teaching that makes extensive use of content - and task-based syllabi, and varying use of grammatical, notional-functional, and rhetorical syllabi

Teachers of English as a second or foreign language to young children must impart English skills at the same time that they foster socialization; heighten an awareness of the self, the immediate classroom community, and the community beyond the school; introduce content concepts; and expose students to art, drama, literature, and music. This volume offers 14 chapters of language activities that involve children in social interaction, real-life situations, learning through the senses etc.

This practical, easy-to-use guide: Provides proven strategies for cash-flow management so your nonprofit doesn't have to operate hand-to-mouth. Enhances fundraising efforts and provides the hard numbers and measured outcomes your donors want to see. Minimizes overhead and maximizes funds for your primary mission. Extensive checklists, forms and work sheets make the business side a breeze so you can improve your organization and fulfill your mission