The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang

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From "five-finger discount" to "forty-rod whiskey," this is an authoritative and up-to-date record of slang throughout the English-speaking world.



Business Valuation Discounts and Premiums by Shannon P. Pratt, ISBN 0471394483

The most frequently contested money issue in business valuation disputes relates to discounts and premiums. When a valuation is conducted, the three basic approaches are the income approach, the market approach, and the asset approach, and different discounts or premiums may be applicable, depending on the basic valuation approach used.

It is essential for every business appraiser to become well-versed in discounts and premiums, when they apply, and how to quantify them. In Business Valuation Discounts and Premiums, Shannon Pratt, one of the nation’ s leading business valuation consultants, brings together for the first time the collective wisdom and knowledge about all of the major business valuation discounts and premiums.

Clearly written and thorough, this book offers you guidance that applies to every major evaluation case you might face in any deal. You’ ll learn: The differences between " entity level" versus " shareholder level" discounts and premiumsHow...

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Discounting and Intergenerational Equity by Paul R. Portney, ISBN 0915707896

In policymaking, economists may use discount rates to compare present with future costs and benefits. In this landmark book, a number of the world's foremost economists reconsider the appropriate use of discounting for the future. This work should go a long way toward refining the economic dimensions of public policy, particularly in environmental matters. As with the policies it discusses, the impact of the book should be felt tomorrow as well as today. Discounting and Intergenerational Equity by Paul R. Portney, ISBN 0915707896
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Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s by Cara Greenberg, ISBN 0517884755

Mid-Century Modern is a loving tribute to the innovative furniture of the fifties and its enduring popularity. Fully illustrated with more than 200 full-color and black-and-white photographs, this visual tour reveals the best of post-war furniture, from high-concept designs to their kitschy counterparts. The fifties were a unique time in the history of the furniture industry. Designers with backgrounds in architecture created organically shaped furniture using the new technologies and materials developed during the war. Sensuous biomorphic designs proliferated. Appreciative consumers treasured the sleek, elegant, and functional designs of Charles Eames, George Nelson, Isamu Nogushi, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, and many others. This new furniture stacked, flexed, and folded; it was rearrangeable and interchangeable; and it addressed the needs of modern life. The book's highlights include the ten best chairs of the fifties, inside looks at the homes of top collectors, rare photographs from... Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s by Cara Greenberg, ISBN 0517884755
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Herman Miller: The Purpose of Design

In 1936, Herman Miller Inc. founder D. J. De Pree committed Herman Miller to "modern" furniture. The rest is history: their continuing collaboration with some of the giants of modern design has made Herman Miller synonymous with quality in design. Herman Miller examines the company's powerful contributions by looking at the problems that design can solve and how creative thinking can benefit the world. Aside from having produced icons of modern furniture, Herman Miller has revolutionized office systems and furniture in the workplace.
A definitive history of design and the company's work since its founding, Herman Miller features the legendary designs of Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Gilbert Rohde, Bill Stumpf, Don Chadwick, and many more. It is a must-read for collectors, designers, professionals, students, and anyone with an interest in design. Herman Miller: The Purpose of Design
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Discounting and Intergenerational Equity by Paul R. Portney, ISBN 0915707896

In policymaking, economists may use discount rates to compare present with future costs and benefits. In this landmark book, a number of the world's foremost economists reconsider the appropriate use of discounting for the future. This work should go a long way toward refining the economic dimensions of public policy, particularly in environmental matters. As with the policies it discusses, the impact of the book should be felt tomorrow as well as today. Discounting and Intergenerational Equity by Paul R. Portney, ISBN 0915707896
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Making Fine Furniture: Perfect Results with Power Tools

Even those with no woodworking experience at all can experience the satisfaction of making beautiful furniture--right away. The secret lies in modern-day power tools, which allow anyone to produce first-class results without years of practice. And this superbly illustrated and easy-to-follow guide shows novices the way to success. It contains all the information necessary to a fundamental understanding of the craft, including essential descriptions of wood's characteristics, explanations of the basic principles of furniture construction, and guidance on all the necessary techniques. Buying lumber, planing, jointing, gluing, and using the tablesaw, bandsaw, routers, and drills: it's all here. For every one of the projects--which include a chest of drawers, bookcase, and end table--each procedure is shown in fine detail. Making Fine Furniture: Perfect Results with Power Tools
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Hyperlinkz Book 3: Web Jam

Following two previous adventures within the Internet, twelve-year-olds Austin and Ashley Webster find themselves trapped inside the World Wide Web again. This time their new adversaries are even more dangerous--and the problems facing the kids teach them even more about God's ways and God's creation! The adventures continue in Book 3: Web Jam, where Ashley and Austin discover both the power and beauty of music--two things they need in order to get out of the Internet and back home! In Book 4 of... The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
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Carved Dining Table (India)

Complement and enhance the decor in your dining room with this fine hand-carved dining table, made by skilled wood workers in Jodhpur, India. Featuring a carved traditional Indian pattern and a chestnut stain finish with a polyurethane clear coat for increased durability and wear, this table is perfect in both contemporary and traditional settings. Hand-carved table Crafted in Jodhpur, India by skilled wood workers Created from solid Indian rosewood Carved with a traditional Indian pattern Deep... The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang Carved Dining Table (India) The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang Carved Dining Table (India)
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