Using a variety of methodological approaches, this timely book offers a thorough examination of the impact and implications of religious fundamentalism in developing nations. The authors explore why and how adherence to fundamentalist principles affects the social, political, and religious development of such countries as Israel, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, and the Philippines. One of the most significant contributions of this volume is that it challenges the assumption that fundamentalism in developing countries is based solely on religious motivations.

The authors maintain that fundamentalism of this sort is motivated by both religious and political convictions. This combination of religious and political motivations allows fundamentalism to exert a tremendous influence on the public policies of these developing nations. As the social fabric of such countries continues to be developed, it is clear that fundamentalism will continue to play a significant and potentially dangerous role.

This work first provides a general overview of the U.S. patent system, covering such issues as the patent document and patent infringement. The requirements of the invention and the conditions for patentability are discussed, with a focus on the patent application and the approval process. Major patent offices and international patent treaties are next examined, providing a full description of both the U.S. and international patent and classification systems. Methods for searching patent documents, the requirements of a reference, and general patent rights are discussed.

The concept of visual search embraces a wide range of processing activities, from human cognitive phenomana to applied problems for both human and machine vision in industrial, medical and military environments. This book, the second to be derived from the series of internationl conferences on visual search organized under the auspices of the Applied Vision Association, brings together research from a variety of disciplines, enabling the reader to share experiences at the cutting edge, accessing knowledge which might otherwise be locked away in specialist journals or grey literature.

Organize your life, your likes, and more with Pinterest and this fun how-to guide

Now you can organize your digital life with Pinterest, a hot new site that lets you create visual bookmarks of your favorite things and "pin" them on virtual pinboards. Want to save something from a blog? Have a favorite retail website? Want to pin a quick photo you took with your phone? Organize them all with Pinterest and this fast, friendly guide that shows you just how to do it. You'll see how to set up an account and your boards, how to pin and re-pin, where to use hashtags, find ways to share pins with your other social networks, and more.Helps you get the most out of Pinterest, a visual collection of bookmarks that you can organize into virtual pinboards Shows you how to set up an account and boards, how to pin and re-pin, use hashtags and like pins, and even share pins with your other social networks Also discusses Power Pinners, using search, and finding people to follow Offers tips, trick, and techniques to make the process easy and enjoyable

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Virtual reality is a perceptual experience, achieved using technology. Anyone wishing to develop virtual reality should understand the human perceptual processes with which the technology seeks to interact and control. The book presents state-of-the-art reviews of the current understanding of these human perceptual processes and the implications for virtual reality. It reports research which has tried to make the technology capable of delivering the required perceptual experience, comprising a basis for future virtual reality research, so as to achieve the optimum development of the field. It is intended to be of use to anyone who is involved with the creation of a virtual reality experience.

Brothel madam turned spy, India Black, is feeling restless until she is invited to meet with Prime Minister Disraeli who has a secret mission for her. Revolt has spread across Europe and reached the shores of England, anarchists have been assassinating the upper classes, one by one. India has been asked to infiltrate the ranks of the underground group responsible for these attacks, the sinister Dark Legion. To stop their dread plot, India will go from the murkiest slums of London to the highest levels of society, uncovering secrets that may threaten her life.

Thomas K. Carr examines the religious epistemology of John Henry Newman alongside the philosophical hermeneutics of Hans-Georg Gadamer. The two writers are found to cover a surprising amount of common ground: They make similar claims, and they fall into similar errors. A critical examination of four of Newman's leading ideas -- first principles, antecedent probability, doctrinal development, and the illative sense -- are compared with such Gadamerian themes as self-understanding, Bildung, projection, tradition, and the fusion of horizons. Carr concludes with a constructive proposal that applies a Newman-Gadamer synthesis to questions about knowledge of God.

Colin O'Brien's past has come back to haunt him. Free from his role as international assassin Angus McDowell, Colin takes his wife on a relaxing vacation to Las Vegas. Less than 24 hours into their trip, Colin spots a team of suicide bombers entering the hotel and casino they're in and has no choice but to take action. This time, though, he is the one being hunted. Not only has Colin become the face of the assassin known around the world, but now he is forced to reconcile the past indiscretions of the real McDowell. Left alone, bloody, and battered in Sin City, he is hunted by a powerful terrorist and the local branch of the FBI. He'll have to pull off one last hit if he expects to make it out alive. Allies from federal agencies swarm the town, including the men who drew him into playing the part of McDowell. He'll have to balance his relationships with his friends, his wife, and Las Vegas' most powerful mob boss to stay alive and free, as well as battle the demons that begin to form inside the mind of a killer. A killer by circumstance, but still a killer.

Colin O'Brien is a normal guy living in Southern California. Unfortunately for Colin, he gets mistaken as a famous assassin and is asked to carry out a hit. Common sense would usually dictate to most people to just walk away, but when you are offered $1,000,000, as Colin puts it, it "can really skew your prerogatives in life." Colin falls into the deep end of the criminal underworld, being chased by feds, grumpy Russians and seemingly the angriest mall staff in the western hemisphere. It quickly transpires though that there is much more behind the hit that the mysterious Monica Stafford wants Colin to carry out than she is letting on.

With this new trading manual from Dr. Stoxx, you will learn everything you need to know to trade his most profitable trading system. These quick-turn swing trades are designed to get you long at the bottom of pullbacks and short at the top of rallies. The Mean-Reversion system can be applied to stocks, ETF's, futures, even forex This long/short system has averaged +185% annual returns trading stocks. Holding time is 5 days per trade. Cut and paste scans included

Saji is top dog in the home until Tibeau shows up. Saji realizes that making friends and sharing is much better than fighting and being lonely. This beautifully illustrated English-French adventure book offers young readers a great way to learn life's lessons as well as another language. Saji & Tibeau Learn To Share is a great addition to any English Language Learners library as well as any elementary school collection. According to Marsha R., teacher at Eastwood SDA Junior Academy, my students] not only enjoyed the story, but really liked the pictures Mrs. Carr painted. They felt they really made the story come alive.

Dr. Thomas Carr, aka "Dr Stoxx," has provided daily market guidance to thousands of traders since 2002. In this Trading Manual, Dr. Carr has identified a unique price pattern that often precedes explosive moves in stock price. This 55-page Manual teaches in clear language everything you need to know to find the stocks that display this pattern. The Manual is fully illustrated with examples. Scan parameters are fully disclosed, just "cut and paste." Complete position management guidance is given. Learn one of the most EXCITING trading systems ever invented

You've seen it before. In your favorite movie, the hero suffers some great loss, or has a new beginning, or faces some huge task that must be accomplished. All of the sudden some catchy song plays out of the speakers and we watch 2 to 4 minutes of highlights while our hero overcomes that obstacle. It is a common technique called the Musical Interlude. Wouldn't you love to have a catchy 3 minute song and be able to accomplish tasks in your life? We all would. It is the premise of this book that we are all living in these musical interludes. Many of us are stuck in flux trying to figure out how we are going to accomplish tasks in our lives. Getting Through the Musical Interlude gives you some plain steps to achieve your goals in life one step at a time. Pick Your Song, Learn Your Song, Sing Your Song.

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When Sir Archibald Latham of the War Office dies from a heart attack while visiting her brothel, Madam India Black is unexpectedly thrust into a deadly game between Russian and British agents who are seeking the military secrets Latham carried.
Blackmailed into recovering the missing documents by the British spy known as French, India finds herself dodging Russian agents-and the attraction she starts to feel for the handsome conspirator.

Brothel madam turned spy, India Black, is feeling restless until she is invited to meet with Prime Minister Disraeli who has a secret mission for her. Revolt has spread across Europe and reached the shores of England, anarchists have been assassinating the upper classes, one by one. India has been asked to infiltrate the ranks of the underground group responsible for these attacks, the sinister Dark Legion. To stop their dread plot, India will go from the murkiest slums of London to the highest levels of society, uncovering secrets that may threaten her life.

Black is back-Her Majesty's favorite spy is off to Scotland in this new adventure to ensure the Queen doesn't end up getting killed.

When Queen Victoria attends a seance, the spirit of her departed husband, Prince Albert, insists she spend Christmas at their Scottish home in Balmoral. Prime Minister Disraeli suspects the Scottish nationalists plan to assassinate the Queen-and sends the ever resourceful India and the handsome British spy, French, to the Scottish highlands.

French will take the high road, looking for a traitor among the guests-and India will take the low road, disguised as a servant in case an assassin is hiding among the household staff. India is certain that someone at Balmoral is determined to make this Her Majesty's last Christmas...