This book tells the story of the Viking incursions, conquests and settlements in the Highlands and Islands of Atlantic Scotland during the long Viking Age, stretching from the eighth to the fifteenth centuries.

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Product Description: This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience...read more

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Product Description: In this new edition, best-selling author Jim Barrett has compiled yet more aptitude, personality and motivation tests so the readers can further build upon their own personal profile of attributes and skills.

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Enriched with dozens of color photos, this delectable cookbook presents a selection of recipes for pastries, cookies, breads, muffins, and more, all coinciding with the award-winning bakery's tenth anniversary celebration in Philadelphia. 15,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

Product Description: ""Test Your Own Aptitude"" has been a bestseller in Britain since it was first published in 1990, and has been adopted as a standard text by official careers services. Translated into numerous languages, it has assisted thousands of people globally to discover their potential...read more

Complete guidelines to developing and maintaining the most effective, environment-friendly irrigation systems for golf courses Golf Course Irrigation offers valuable insight on the design, installation, management, and maintenance of irrigation systems-the most important management tool used on today's golf courses. Without manufacturers' bias, this useful resource provides hands-on guidance to the highest quality irrigation systems, including specifications and applications of the best pump stations, controllers, sprinkler heads, nozzles, valves, sensors, and other components that make the difference in top-quality irrigation systems. Typically regarded as significant users of water, golf courses are under increasing scrutiny by governmental and environmental groups, making it essential that the up-to-date information found here-on such topics as water supply, plant irrigation requirements, application uniformity, and construction management-be at the fingertips of every golf course professional. While fostering the best playing conditions, these systems conserve water and energy with such technology as low-pressure heads and controls that use "if/then" logic to automatically adjust to changing conditions, which can improve playability while saving money. Golf Course Irrigation is a practical tool to help golf course architects, builders, superintendents, irrigation consultants, designers, and installers to improve aesthetics and playing conditions in the face of diminishing natural resources. It is also an informative reference for golf course owners, developers, local officials, students, and fans of the game.

Detailed, full-color illustrations, photographs, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions show homeowners how to plan, design, build, and maintain a garden pond or fountain, covering everything from how to select the right water feature for each landscape, to choosing plants and fish, to caring for one's project. Original. (view table of contents)

Product Description: The messenger who reports important action that has occurred offstage is a familiar inhabitant of Greek tragedy. A messenger informs us about the death of Jocasta and the blinding of Oedipus, the madness of Heracles, the slaughter of Aigisthos, and the death of Hippolytus, among other important events...read more

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Product Description: The Quick Guide Series is packed with step-by-step information on home repairs and improvements. These weekend projects are ideal for increasing the quality and value of every home. Each 8 2/1 x 10 7/8, 80-page book has more then 190 two-color illustrations with easy-to-follow instructions...read more

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