these frontline soldiers who are working in the field to accomplish the goals of the conservation movement. Meet Patricia Chapple Wright, whose discovery of an unknown species of lemur led to the creation of a national park in Madagascar; David Jonah Western, who involves the local Masai of Kenya in his pioneering ecosystem approach to park management; George Archibald, who performs ritual mating dances with cranes and works globally to save their wetlands; Luis Diego Gomez, a botanist whose vision has helped Costa Rica begin a catalog of its species; and Rick Steiner, a fisheries expert who became an environmental activist when the Exxon Valdez spilled oil into Prince William Sound. Part biography, part scientific summary, and part travelog, the profiles contain specific information on the areas being studied - the problems and the solutions - as well as personal insights into the scientists' inspirations and frustrations. Janet Bohlen visited each site to better convey the day-to-day activities of field research and to discover what compels these seemingly ordinary people to undertake the rigors of conservation biology. In the process, Bohlen exquisitely captures the breathtaking beauty of the world around us. Her enthusiasm and respect for the researchers' experience and the landscape they inhabit is infectious. These snapshots of the scientists' work effectively communicate to a general audience the importance,fulfillment, and constant challenges of a life devoted to protecting the environment.  (less)

human encroachment efface them again, perhaps forever. This urgency underlies Yaxchilan: The Design of a Maya Ceremonial City, Carolyn Tate's comprehensive catalog and analysis of all the city's extant buildings and sculptures. During a year of field work, Tate fully documented the appearance of the site as of 1987. For each sculpture and building, she records its discovery, present location, condition, measurements, and astronomical orientation and reconstructs its Long Counts and Julian dates from Calendar Rounds. Line drawings and photographs provide a visual document of the art and architecture of Yaxchilan. More than mere documentation, however, the book explores the phenomenon of art within Maya society. Tate establishes a general framework of cultural practices, spiritual beliefs, and knowledge likely to have been shared by eighth-century Maya people. The process of making public art is considered in relation to other modes of aesthetic expression, such as oral tradition and ritual. This kind of analysis is new in Maya studies and offers fresh insight into the function of these magnificent cities and the powerful role public art and architecture play in establishing cultural norms, in education in a semiliterate society, and in developing the personal and community identities of individuals. Several chapters cover the specifics of art and iconography at Yaxchilan as a basis for examining the creation of the city in the Late Classicperiod. Individual sculptures are attributed to the hands of single artists and workshops, thus aiding in dating several of the monuments. The significance of headdresses, backracks, and other costume elements seen on monuments is tied to specific rituals and fashions, and influence from oth@JQë…¸ÿ¾Û€  (less)

of the same letter in its spelling. A great conversation piece for your foyer or mantel, the print comes beautifully matted and framed under glass in our black plastic frame,(catalog print copy is not correct). Frame measures 10""H and from 16-38""W,depending on the number of letters. Wall mount. Item cannot be gift boxed. Add $6 to normal shipping charge."  (less)

of the same letter in its spelling. A great conversation piece for your foyer or mantel, the print comes beautifully matted and framed under glass in our black plastic frame,(catalog print copy is not correct). Frame measures 10""H and from 16-38""W,depending on the number of letters. Wall mount. Item cannot be gift boxed. Add $6 to normal shipping charge."  (less)

of the same letter in its spelling. A great conversation piece for your foyer or mantel, the print comes beautifully matted and framed under glass in our black plastic frame,(catalog print copy is not correct). Frame measures 10""H and from 16-38""W,depending on the number of letters. Wall mount. Item cannot be gift boxed. Add $6 to normal shipping charge."  (less)

of the same letter in its spelling. A great conversation piece for your foyer or mantel, the print comes beautifully matted and framed under glass in our black plastic frame,(catalog print copy is not correct). Frame measures 10""H and from 16-38""W,depending on the number of letters. Wall mount. Item cannot be gift boxed. Add $6 to normal shipping charge."  (less)

of the same letter in its spelling. A great conversation piece for your foyer or mantel, the print comes beautifully matted and framed under glass in our black plastic frame,(catalog print copy is not correct). Frame measures 10""H and from 16-38""W,depending on the number of letters. Wall mount. Item cannot be gift boxed."  (less)

of the same letter in its spelling. A great conversation piece for your foyer or mantel, the print comes beautifully matted and framed under glass in our black plastic frame,(catalog print copy is not correct). Frame measures 10""H and from 16-38""W,depending on the number of letters. Wall mount. Item cannot be gift boxed."  (less)

of the same letter in its spelling. A great conversation piece for your foyer or mantel, the print comes beautifully matted and framed under glass in our black plastic frame,(catalog print copy is not correct). Frame measures 10""H and from 16-38""W,depending on the number of letters. Wall mount. Item cannot be gift boxed."  (less)

Compiled by label founder and former owner Alan McGee it represents his personal selection of favorite tracks from the label's extensive and influential catalog. 30 tracks in all. Includes exclusive 'Creation Rock Family Tree'. 2000 release. Slimline double jewel case.  (less)

channel mixer. Firmware upgradeable. Cortex DMIX-300 Features: iPod® Dock The Dmix-300 can be used as an iPod® computer dock to transfer files to your iPod® without having to remove it from your dMIX! The unit comes with supports for both standard (3g and above) iPod® s, as well as iPod® Mini's and Nano's. Due to Apple limitations, the iPod® iTouch, iPhone & Mac formatted Classics are not compatible with Cortex products. Firmware Upgradeable The dMIX's internal software can be upgraded simply by downloading new software, FREE from the Cortex website. Cross-Platform USB Connectivity The dMIX offers the ability to manipulate music stored on USB devices such as hard drives, flash memory, optical drives, and personal music players, regardless of platform. Jog Wheel With the Tri-Mode Jog Wheel, users can search, pitch bend or even scratch just as if it were a vinyl turntable! Database-Driven Music Management The dMIX-300 uses a database management system that allows the user to search through a massive library of music within seconds, by artist, title, genre, album or even by string. Playlist Support Easily make Playlists and sort songs based on Artist, Genre, etc., via your computer for use on your dMIX-300 unit with our Database Software SE a FREE download from the Cortex website. CD-Audio and CD-R/DVD-R Support No need to abandon the CD collection, the dMIX-300 is able to play audio CDs or user-created CD-Rs or DVD-Rs loaded with MP3 or WAV music files with any compatible USB CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Keyboard Support Quickly find that hot new track in a massive library of music with just a few taps of a USB-compatible keyboard. VBR & CBR File Support The dMIX-300 can play all your MP3's; CBR or VBR at any bitrate up to 320kbps. Multi-language Support The dMIX-300 supports multiple languages including English, French, and Spanish. Ultra-fast Instant Start From Cue to Start, get into the mix with no delay. Backlit LCD Display The brightly illuminated, backlit LCD main playback screen displays info on any track in the catalog, showing everything from the essentials such as artist, track title, pitch, time elapsed/remaining to detailed information including file format (MP3 or WAV), genre, and track length. This display allows more extensive visualization of parameters than a conventional CD player. PC-Based Database Creation Databases can be created via the HDC unit or the PC application, allowing users to create and manage database files at a gig, or on a home computer with lightning fast speed. Search Options The cataloging system gives you several browsing options, including Search by Artist, Song, Title, Album, and Genre. This system allows users to search the same  (less)

on your household current. A real industrial press at a real value. This combo comes with the software to have many images ready to print in minutes. Operates on regular household current. Generous application area. Built-in timer with digital countdownIncludes iPrint Graphic Software ($49 value)Now you can furnish any design in the Great Notions catalog as a rich embroidery-look image. With our new simple graphic software that anyone can use, add letters and make a custom creation that you can print and transfer to almost any garment with no special equipment. iPrint is a simple graphic software for the any user. Even if you have never worked with graphics before, you will be able to resize and edit images, and add lettering using any TrueType font already on your computer. Import most popular graphics formats and even draw your own using the included drawing tools. iPrint will automatically print your design in mirror-image. onto transfer paper for ironing onto apparel or accessories made of 100% cotton or cotton/polyester blends. Transfer paper to apply images to light-colored fabrics made of 100% cotton or 50/50 blends. Print on the paper in mirror image using most desktop inkjet printers, including Canon, Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, Dell and similar. Apply with heat press or with household iron. May be peeled hot or cold. Ideal for use with iPrint graphic software and Great Notions Printables embroidery-look images. iPrint software will automatically print your design in mirror-image.Note: Ink made for certain late-model Epson printers may shift colors under heat. Open a graphic and easily add lettering for a uniquely personal custom graphicIncludes 50 Sheets of Transfer Paper Includes Image MegaPack Gift and Resort ($399 value).  (less)