Please provide me with the followings: 1.the safe distance from the oil well head to the nearest building , pipe lines, oil tanks,etc. 2.the distance between oil/gas drilling rigs and burning off pit. 3.the safe hieghtbetween an air-plane and oil storage tanks on the ground. 4.any guidelines regarding the same above enquirees. thanks very much.

As the Title implies, this book covers portraits rather than photographs, but in may respects, it captures far more information than that which a photo would reveal. The detailed text accompanying each plate, comprehensively details the animal, it's individual background, and a wealth of information about the artist and why the animal was portrayed in this way.

As a farmer of rare farm animals, and a collector of books on such, I found this to be both a valuable and informative history on a wide range of farm animals, and also a magnificent collection of drawings, etchings, paintings and sketches.

The text explains why the animals were depicted as they were by the early artists, and details how to interpret them so that the most useful information about the subjects can be revealed.

I initially bought this book with the intention of cutting out the prints etc to frame , but immediately found the quality to be such as to warrant a permanent place on my bookshelves. After 30 years of farming, this book taught me so much.

I recommend this book to those interested in Art history, in the history of Farm animals, to farm animals breeders and fanciers, and to anyone who wants a better knowledge of the origins of our modern farm animals.

The most memorable lines from my first read of this smart work are from the second sermon, first page, quoted as follows: "A man can as little doubt whether his eyes were given him to see with, as he can doubt of the truth of the science of optics deduced from ocular experiments. And allowing the inward feeling, shame, a man can as little doubt whether it was given him to prevent his doing shameful actions, as he can doubt whether his eyes were given him to guide his steps. And as to these inward feelings themselves - that they are real..."

An engaging narrative of the founding and growth of this town-turned-city in southwest Georgia. The authors captured the flavor and spirit of the area, enhanced by the intriguing photographs. A coffee table book that's "good to the last drop". --Brenda--

I have used Harrisons since the eighties. I am a Clinical Psychologist dealing with patients who often have multiple medical problems. Harrison's is a complete solution to getting up to the date medical information, not only the book and CD but also the Website. It is expensive, but if you only ever buy one medical text, this has to be the one.

Any preacher or teacher is aware of the value of a thought-provoking quote or a relevant story in illustrating a point, and if it happens to be a humorous one, it highlights the idea all the more. Such fitting stories and quotes are not easy to find when one is badly in need of them. Anthony Castle has not only collected them but also organized them in such a way that they can be reached fast and without any hassle. It makes this book a very valuable tool for Christian preachers and teachers.

The book was first published in United Kingdom as a sequel to 'A Treasury of Quips, Quotes & Anecdotes' in 1994. This is the newest edition of the book in the U S. This volume is divided into 150 themes, each covering a number of pithy sayings, insightful quotes and memorable anecdotes on the theme dealth with. At the end of each chapter there are useful scripture texts as well as cross-references to other similar themes. The various 'Appendices' at the end make searching easy. This reference book is thus a 'must' for a serious minded preacher.

The Poetry Anthology 1912-2002 gathers ninety years of Poetry Magazine, a publication founded in 1912 which published some of the most well-known poets of American history. This impressive and recommended anthology provides a decade-by-decade approach, juxtaposing such major talents as Yeats, Teasdale and Millay with Hughes, Crane and Cummings. An exceptionally well-rounded treatise emerges as a result.

How wonderful an experience to go back to the days of innocence and adventure. Meet a superb story teller and fine writer in Stephen Joseph who takes us through his coming of age story to meet Jim Billy, Dick, and especially those old spirits of the West. All names that shaped a deep part of who he grew to be. This book has it all--romance, adventure, nature,and of course humor--all told with remarkable descriptions. And most of all you will be surprised with the author's revealing himself to us. Don't think this is a guy's book; any woman will enjoy the women characters that play an important part in the stories. Must read for anyone who grew up in those days; and a delightful longing might await those of you who didn't. Must read!

Working in the Diocesan Vocation Office, I keep my eyes open for books about discernment. So when I saw the Institute of Carmelite Studies advertising a book entitled, Temptation and Discernment, I ordered it. What I found was both a disappointment and a joy. It was a disappointment insofar as the book offered nothing in terms of vocational discernment. It was a joy insofar as it proved to be some of the most captivating spiritual writing I have ever read.

Segundo Galilea is a priest of the Archdiocese of Santiago, Chile. He has served as a pastor in Santiago and worked for many years in the area of pastoral renewal. Galilea has authored several books on evangelization and spirituality.

Grounding himself in the thought of Ignatius of Loyola and John of the Cross, Galilea offers brief, even pithy chapters, seldom more than two pages, that are sharp, practical and insightful. Acknowledging that temptation is part of any human as well as Christian life, Galilea observes that those with a mature spirituality generally resist temptation to intentional evil but instead face the temptations of mediocrity, tepidity and stagnation. Often these evils can appear as good and hence the need for greater discernment. After initially reflecting on discernment as a type of salve applied to the eyes so that we might see, Galilea divides the book up into two sections regarding ministry and prayer. Each concise chapter concerns itself with a "demon" of ministry or of prayer.

Galilea first describes sixteen demons of prayer that include activism, sectarianism, entrenchment, pastoral envy and losing a sense of humor. In his analysis Galilea shares some succinct but sharp wisdom.

Commenting on the demon of messianism and setting oneself up as the center of all pastoral activity, he simply states, "Distrust of collaborators in ministry...reflects a distrust in God." Warning against the discouragement that accompanies activism, he notes, "Impatience and discouragement are twins." Concerning ministers who have given into the demon of entrenchment he observes, "Tacitly they have made a pact with their imperfections and mediocrity".

The second section lists twenty-one demons of prayer ranging from discouragement and neglecting one's lifestyle to putting quantity above quality and not putting sensations and feelings in their proper place. He warns against secularizing Christian prayer insisting that this demon, "...concludes by putting all prayer under suspicion." Another chapter is entitled, "Neglecting the Humanity of Christ. Here he maintains that "...spiritual decadence and devotion coincide with different forms of false `mysticism' which minimize the relationship with the historical Jesus and as a consequence with church's mediation." Yet another chapter concerns separating prayer from concern for others. Galilea distinguishes between personal prayer and individualistic prayer insisting that the latter is incompatible with Christianity. Prayer, he argues, "...always has a dimension of apostolic solidarity." Galilea's foundational notion of image of prayer is being clothed in Christ and participating in his life.

The chapters on discernment and ministry would be helpful to all involved in church work and even those involved in any type of ongoing service. The reflections on prayer would well serve all those seeking any type of intentional spiritual life. Though small, this book carries a lot of punch and is excellent not only for personal reading but for book clubs and group discussions. The brevity of this book both as a whole and in its chapters makes it ideal for the busy and those unable to give much time to spiritual reading. It is well written, well translated and deserves a place on the shelf with the great spiritual authors.

I read the first edition twice and still decided to buy the second edition . Case study approach is the best way to learn .
You will never get tired of exploring the cases. You will have gross view of the vertiginous patients and learn differential diagnosis. Must read for beginners.