Questa seconda edizione del libro 'The Perfect Imperfect' del fotografo John Dolan include più di trenta nuove immagini, tra cui quelle del matrimonio di Gwyneth Paltrow, AnnaSophia Robb e quello ospitato alla Casa Bianca per Naomi Biden. Grazie a 342 sabati trascorsi a documentare matrimoni, Dolan offre uno sguardo su uno degli ultimi riti della società contemporanea. Nei suoi scatti emergono le emozioni dei protagonisti ritratti nelle ore immediatamente precedenti al fatidico momento, segnate da tensione e aspettativa, in quelle successive, dominati dalla gioia e dalla festa, fino, ovviamente, alla scena centrale. Il libro include un testo della celebre presentatrice americana Martha Stewart.

Grazie a 342 sabati trascorsi a documentare matrimoni, il fotografo John Dolan offre uno sguardo su uno degli ultimi riti della società contemporanea. Nei suoi scatti emergono le emozioni dei protagonisti ritratti nelle ore immediatamente precedenti al fatidico momento, segnate da tensione e aspettativa, in quelle successive, dominati dalla gioia e dalla festa, fino, ovviamente, alla scena centrale. Il libro include un testo della celebre presentatrice americana Martha Stewart.

Offering an overview and fully integrated account of family support, this book is ideal for anyone involved in preparing or delivering family support, as well as for students and lecturers on the subject.

Che cosa potrà significare, per la Chiesa cattolica, l'ascesa di Dolan? A partire da un breve sguardo sulla biografia del porporato, per capire come essa abbia influito sulla sua formazione, il testo affronta i temi più scottanti del cristianesimo (lo scandalo degli abusi sessuali, il ruolo delle donne nella chiesa, l'omosessualità...); scopriremo quale sia il pensiero di Dolan a tal riguardo. Infine, le riflessioni di Dolan su come il cattolicesimo possa offrire un messaggio di speranza per il mondo.

Intended for both students and practitioners in public administration who want to communicate more effectively with a variety of audiences, this book offers clear, easy-to-understand guidelines on how to write more clearly, concisely, and coherently, as well as correctly. It covers the basics of good English and applies those basics to general forms (such as memos, letters, and e-mails) and more specific forms (such as newsletters, proposals, budget justifications, and rules) used in the public sector.

The best-selling classic that helps children thrive today and experience a special future tomorrow. Now revised, updated, and enhanced for a new generation! Children of every age long for the gift of “the blessing”—the unconditional love and approval that come from a healthy relationship with their parents. This life-changing gift, essential for instilling a deep sense of self-worth and unshakable emotional well-being, contains five essential elements: Meaningful touch, a spoken message, attaching high value, picturing a special future, and an active commitment. Offering solid, practical advice and a fresh perspective on making this gift a bigger part of our families, The Blessing powerfully communicates these biblically based elements as necessary to prepare children for positive future relationships, including their relationship with a loving God. But what if we've missed out on the blessing in our own lives? This audio book gives hope for “reversing the curse” and helps listeners find blessing in situations of divorce, death, desertion, adoption, and blended families. New to this updated edition are practical ideas, questions, exercises, and links for online resources—plus practical advice for planning a blessing event for a child, preparing a keepsake blessing, and living out the blessing every day of our lives.

The latest edition of the authoritative reference to HPLC

High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is today the leading technique for chemical analysis and related applications, with an ability to separate, analyze, and/or purify virtually any sample. Snyder and Kirkland's Introduction to Modern Liquid Chromatography has long represented the premier reference to HPLC. This Third Edition, with John Dolan as added coauthor, addresses important improvements in columns and equipment, as well as major advances in our understanding of HPLC separation, our ability to solve problems that were troublesome in the past, and the application of HPLC for new kinds of samples.

This carefully considered Third Edition maintains the strengths of the previous edition while significantly modifying its organization in light of recent research and experience. The text begins by introducing the reader to HPLC, its use in relation to other modern separation techniques, and its history, then leads into such specific topics as:

• The basis of HPLC separation and the general effects of different experimental conditions
• Equipment and detection
• The column—the 'heart' of the HPLC system
• Reversed-phase separation, normal-phase chromatography, gradient elution, two-dimensional separation, and other techniques
• Computer simulation, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and method validation and quality control
• The separation of large molecules, including both biological and synthetic polymers
• Chiral separations, preparative separations, and sample preparation
• Systematic development of HPLC separations—new to this edition
• Troubleshooting tricks, techniques, and case studies for both equipment and chromatograms

Designed to fulfill the needs of the full range of HPLC users, from novices to experts, Introduction to Modern Liquid Chromatography, Third Edition offers the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and accessible survey of HPLC methods and applications available.

Lacy, sexy summer tops. Chic, cozy sweaters. Chunky, funky hats and colorfully crafty afghans—it all starts with the single, simple act of wrapping a hook around a strand of yarn. Then come the stitches, the flourishes, the unlimited creativity. Stylish, cheeky in tone, chock-full of information and inspiration, this is the indispensable guide. Learn the skills. Speak the lingo. Make the stuff. And give old granny square a chance.

Sequel to the bestselling Boy Meets Grill, Boy Gets Grill marks Bobby Flay's return to the fire with his first grilling book in five years.

The connection between Flay and fire began when, as a kid growing up in New York City, Bobby learned to grill during trips to the Jersey Shore. As a young chef starting out, he always wanted to work the grill station, and when he opened his first restaurant in 1991, he called it Mesa Grill. The word grill was firmly hooked to his name. And then, the Food Network called.

Like his highly rated prime-time grilling show, Boy Gets Grill is set on a rooftop in Queens overlooking the Manhattan skyline and celebrates the explosive flavors of his hometown's diverse neighborhoods. This is Bobby Flay's New York, and everywhere he goes, there is great grilling: from Chinatown to Astoria, Queens (Greek food); Arthur Avenue in the Bronx (for old-style Italian); and lower Lexington Avenue (better known as Curry Hill, for Indian); and the flavors go on and on.

The question isn't 'Can I grill this?' but 'Is there a reason not to grill this?' Usually the answer is 'Go ahead and try it!' Throughout, Bobby gets more and more out of the grill, making life easier and encouraging everyone to think big, have fun, and get their hands dirty.

The grill is no longer for weekends only. The recipes in Boy Gets Grill are the quickest and easiest that Bobby has ever created, making the grill a perfect vehicle for busy weeknight meals. Flavors are (pleasantly) challenging. For the simplest of suppers, try Grilled Quesadillas with Sliced Steak, Blue Cheese, and Watercress; Grilled Shrimp with Triple Lemon Butter; Grilled Tuna with Red Chile, Allspice, and Orange Glaze; or a Pressed Cuban-Style Burger.

Boy Gets Grill is also full of great ideas for entertaining and enjoying the company of family and friends. In the 'Big Parties' section, Bobby takes hosts and hostesses through every step of preparation for a Fish Taco Party, Burger Bar, and a Skewer Party (perfect for backyard cocktail parties where one hand stays free to hold a glass). There are even recipes for brunch on the grill.

The book includes cool drinks to sip while the fire gets hot, as well as appetizers, salads, simple desserts, and, of course, the meats, fish, and poultry that everyone loves to grill. Bobby also gives tips on what equipment you need to grill (and more important, what you don't); six simple (and decidedly low-tech) steps to test for doneness; how to gauge how hot your fire is; and Bobby's Guide to Steak.

'This big bouncy collection of contemporary poetry draws on both popular and high culture. The poems have energy, imagination, humor, and lively speech rhythms. They are light, weighty, topical, intellectual, gory, sad, wild, and tender all at once.'