New Releases by Mark Adams

Two ministers and three bishops representing the Presbyterian Church (USA), the United Methodist Church, the Board of Directors of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the Episcopal Church, and the ELCA share their "spiritual autobiography" as it relates to their experience working on the Arizona border, the geographic flash point for the immigration debate.

First published in 1992, this title offers an experienced and constructive evaluation of the ways in which water resources have been developed in Africa. Adams argues that the best hope of productive development lies in working and engaging with local people and using local knowledge of the environment effectively. Modern, large-scale developments that have largely been ineffective are examined, and emphasis is placed on the importance of using the skills and concerns of those affected, such as small farmers, to develop ingenious water projects e" an approach that can be applied worldwide. This is an interesting and relevant title, which will be of particular value to those with an interest in the developments in water resource conservation over the past two decades.

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

What happens when an unadventurous adventure writer tries to recreate the original expedition to Machu Picchu? In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed the Andes in Peru and ''discovered'' the famed archaeological site. While history recast Bingham as a liar and a thief, Mark Adams set out to retrace the explorer''s perilous path in search of the truth; the only problem was he had written about adventure far more than he had ever actually lived it. In fact, he had never even slept in a tent. Adams'' acclaimed account will thrill all as he travels through these remote and historic hills

This book highlights the key aspects of UNIX operating systems that auditors need to focus on when performing their audits. Everything is laid out in a concise and easy to understand manner, and includes links to online resources. Topics include file and directory permissions, access control, password security, network security, and so on. In addition to general UNIX auditing, Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AIX, and HP-UX are covered.

This book is intended for IT auditors who need a quick and handy reference for knowing what to look for when auditing Oracle databases. Topics covered include critical files and tables, users, roles, privileges, encryption, passwords, and native auditing features.

Few, if any, regiments have left their mark on the history of modern warfare as did the Rhodesian Light Infantry. The RLI first evolved into a commando unit then became involved in mundane bordercontrol duties in the Zambezi Valley. Later as the bush war intensified the RLI was to evolve into a ruthlessly efficient ''killing machine.'' This book chro

Southern Australia is one of the three most fire-prone areas on Earth. After more than a century of urban growth and valiant efforts to ‘tame’ the bush, recent decades have seen more people moving back onto the fringe or into the middle of this volatile landscape. As this movement has intensified, so has the debate on how to best protect life and property from the ever-present bushfire threat. A long-running drought and a predicted warming climate have ensured that bushfire is a dominant factor in our nation’s long-term planning. Following the tragic Victorian Black Saturday fires in 2009, a much greater urgency now confronts policy makers, land and fire managers and communities living in bushfire areas. This has led to a call for a single, simple answer on fuel reduction burning to reduce the bushfire risk. Burning Issues explains that this is a complex issue without such a simple answer. The book gives an account of the role of fire in Australia’s ecosystems, how we have to accept and live with fire, and how we can manage fire both for safety and for diversity. It aims to change people’s attitudes to fire, and to be influential in encouraging changes in land management by government agencies.

Learner-friendly, engaging and work-focused textbooks, featuring expert guidance on assessments, showing candidates how they can achieve their best possible grade. Book 1 covers all the core units for the Performance and Excellence, and the Coaching, Development and Fitness pathways.

Meeting the 2010 BTEC specifications, this textbook covers all the unit topics of the sport award.

“A remarkable story. . . . It is to Mark Adams’s great credit that, in Mr. America, he has rescued from obscurity a man whose influence is still felt in this country more than a century after he muscled his way onto the national scene.” —Wall Street Journal “Hilarious. . . . Delightful. . . . If Macfadden hadn’t existed, we would have had to invent him.” —Washington Post Mr. America is the fascinating true story of Bernarr Macfadden, a self-made millionaire and founding father of bodybuilding, alternative medicine, and tabloid culture. Madfadden’s impact on popular American culture is everywhere, from yoga to raw food diets to US Weekly, and Mr. America vividly brings to life this charismatic and intriguing character.

The environmental movement has made huge progress over the last decades. Among others, it has raised awareness of challenges facing humanity, helped develop a critical mass of policies, and worked towards the implementation of many of these policies in collaboration with other stakeholders. Now, however, we are at a turning point in the history of the global environmental movement. In order to rise to challenges of the twenty-first century such as climate change and peak oil, it will not be possible to do business as usual; a step change will be needed. As IUCN celebrates its 60th anniversary, and marks six decades of global conservation achievement, it is also taking stock of the urgent challenges facing life on earth and reviewing its strategies. The key to future conservation action will lie in reconciling the needs of the environment with those of society in a manner that is equitable and just, and in promoting sustainable lifestyles and livelihoods as well as protecting endangered species and spaces. This document outlines IUCN s Future of Sustainability initiative, the rationale for its implementation, and describes how the conservation movement can play new and decisive roles in the transition to sustainability."

Bucky is a little boy who grows up in an alcoholic household.

Bishop, born Richard Timothy Brown jr. is the son of a pastor and a humble school teacher. Their household emphasized good morals and lived by the word of GOD. The Browns faced a financial problem when his mother was laid off. Losing their house, they were forced to move into the notorious Fort Greene projects in Brooklyn, NY. Growing up a church boy in the projects surrounded by drugs and thugs, Richard had no friends. Until he met Kendu, a fly kid from the streets who accepted him for who he was and they became inseperable like brothers. Bishop seen love for the first time when he was approached by Lisa, the baddest chick from the pj''s. The young couple shared an unconditional love and unbreakable bond. Bishop''s life takes a drastic turn when Kendu is gunned down by one of Shameek''s ruthless soldiers. Not only is Shameek a vicious thug, but he is also the jealous ex-boyfriend of Lisa. Now Bishop is forced to avenge his best friend''s death, while struggling with his morality. To kill is a sin, but he must protect himself and his family by any means necessary. What will Bishop do? This is an invitation for all readers to take a walk through one of New York''s illrest boroughs and indulge into a life of loyalty, faith, love, murder and mayhem...

It was 1929, and young ladies everywhere were dancing to Louie Armstrong, playing Ma Jong and expressing unheard of opinions. Irene Schroeder had opinions of her own, calling her shots (as well as those of her illicit lover) and keeping a life of armed robbery secret from her family during a four-month span. Two days after Christmas, 1929, she met up with State Patrolman Brady Paul, who intended to end her spree with as little disorder as possible. Their meeting at that roadblock began the greatest woman-hunt of the first half of the twentieth century, ended in the electric chair.

Location London is the ultimate companion for anyone with an interest in London''s buzzing film business, whether they be a visitor to England''s capital or an armchair movie-buff. Includes locator maps and comprehensive biography boxes. Full-color photos.

Business to business sales strategies and self improvement strategies.

Real-world solutions for real-world production environments! Luis Cataldi, BlueSky Studios Maya is a very powerful application. Before artists can create and share their ideas and visions, they must understand its complicated tools and learn to harness its power.Inside Maya 5can help develop a functional understanding of Maya''s many tools through solid examples and production-proven methods. From the back cover Are you familiar with the basic Maya tools? Can you complete most tasks with little or no reliance on the help files? Do your questions about Maya center on how to put all the pieces together and use the software in a production setting? If so,Inside Maya 5is just what you want and need. Industry professionals who have worked for such houses as Digital Domain, ILM, PDI/DreamWorks, and Pixar provide insights into making great production decisions that take advantage of the power of Maya without compromising production quality - real-world solutions to real-world challenges! You''ll get coverage of: Using Maya in the digital studio pipeline MEL and the Maya API Modeling techniques for NURBS, polygonal modeling, and subdivision surfaces Modeling characters, sets, and props Maya''s node-based architecture Particles and dynamics Character animation and rigging Lighting, shading and rendering Bonus interviews with Scott Clark (Pixar) and Paul Thuriot (Tippett Studios) The companion CD includes the source files you need to complete the exercises in each chapter.

First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This new edition has been completely re-written. Giving a valuable analysis of the theory and practice of sustainable development, it suggests that at the start of the new millennium we should think radically about the challenge of sustainability.

Maverick British film director Mike Hodges has created such diverse works as Get Carter, A Prayer for the Dying, Flash Gordon and Morons from Outer Space. This book profiles his work and his influence.