works - Rumorstore search

A fascinating guided tour of the ways things work in a modern city

Have you ever wondered how the water in your faucet gets there? Where your garbage goes? What the pipes under city streets do? How bananas from Ecuador get to your local market? Why radiators in apartment buildings clang? Using New York City as its point of reference, The Works takes readers down manholes and behind the scenes to explain exactly how an urban infrastructure operates. Deftly weaving text and graphics, author Kate Ascher explores the systems that manage water, traffic, sewage and garbage, subways, electricity, mail, and much more. Full of fascinating facts and anecdotes, The Works gives readers a unique glimpse at what lies behind and beneath urban life in the twenty-first century.

Kate Ascher could not have chosen a much drier topic for a book than water mains, parking meters, railroad classification yards, and the other doodads of city infrastructure. But in Ascher's captivating book, The Works, the innards of New York City come alive. Wonderfully illustrated, the book combines text, maps, and other graphics to tell the story of the systems that keep America's greatest city running smoothly. How are traffic lights coordinated? How do potholes form and which areas have streets with the best "smoothness score"? How is mail processed? What happens when you flush the toilet? Ascher, who has a PhD in government from the London School of Economics and is now executive vice president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, dissects the colorful workings of all these systems and much more.

The Works contains a section on pretty much every aspect of the Big Apple's infrastructure. You'll learn the mystery of the shiny silver tanks that have become a familiar sight on New York streets. (They prevent moisture from damaging underground phone lines.) Ascher explains how the city's 23 million daily pieces of mail are processed. We also learn about the 27-mile underground pneumatic mail tube that used to carry canisters with 500 letters up to 30 miles per hour around Manhattan. Also interesting: the story of the nine-foot-long, 800-pound robot submarine that city engineers send to probe leaks in the Delaware Aqueduct--which, it might interest you to know, is the world's longest continuous underground tunnel. And you'll find out all about Colonel Waring and his "White Wings." A great coffee table book for New York lovers or anyone with a curiosity bone. --Alex Roslin

Microsoft Works 9 gives you the basic home productivity tools you need to help make your everyday tasks easier from start to finish. Works can help you coordinate everything from little tasks to large projects. You can stay on top of your busy schedule, update your contact list, manage a household budget and keep up with your correspondence. Works gives you the basic tools you need to make your tasks easier from start to finish. Manage contact information for your friends and family and quickly send an e-mail with just a click in the Works Contacts list. Get things done easily with hundreds of pre-designed, customizable templates conveniently organized in categories like Cards and Crafts, Home & Money, and Sports & Fitness. Start finding the information you need with helpful quick links to suggested web sites on MSN and Windows Live . Get help and step-by-step guidance with the Works Quick Tour. Organize projects large or small with the help of Works Projects which brings together suggested task lists, templates, internet resources and scheduling tools.

Worx, 18V, 10" Cutting Swath Cordless Line Trimmer, Telescoping Shaft With 8" Versatility, Rotating Auxiliary Handle, Edging Facility, Pivoting Head, Auto Feed Line Advance System, Foldable Flow Guard & Soft Grip Handle, .065" Line Diameter, Single Exit, 1 Hour Charger Included.

The WORX GT is the perfect tool to neatly manicure your yard after you mow. It even won the prestigious Editor’s Choice award from Popular Mechanics Magazine at the 2006 Lawn and Garden Show.

The lightweight WORX 18-volt battery-powered string trimmer weighs less than a gallon of milk and is the only trimmer on the market which converts from a standard grass trimmer to a true walk-behind edger – 2 tools in 1. The integrated Edger wheel allows you to quickly and easily roll the trimmer along your patio or driveway for adding that perfectly edged look to your yard or garden.

And forget the hassle of pull starters - the WORX GT starts with the single push of a button. Forget the aggravation of untangling extension cords – the 18-volt battery-powered WORX GT can trim up to a 1/2 acre yard on a single charge. It goes anywhere you need to. And unlike some competitive cordless models, the WORX GT comes with a 1-hour quick charger so you don’t have to wait for hours for the battery to re-charge…you’re back to work in minutes not hours.

The unique trimming head of WORX GT pivots up to 90-degrees to reach under decks, under play equipment, under trees and bushes or on slopes and hills.

No more bumping to feed line. The auto-feed line system of the WORX GT feeds out line with a simple squeeze and release of the trigger. The fold-away spacer guard also helps to protect flowers, tree trunks, outdoor lighting and other delicate objects from damage by the trimmer line.

The WORX GT adjusts in length and handle positions to ensure a more comfortable ergonomic fit and less strain on backs and arms. And unlike long, bulky trimmers, the WORX GT collapses for easy storage in a closet or garage.

What's in the Box
WORX GT 18-volt cordless string trimmer, 18-volt battery pack and 1-hour fast charger, pre-loaded spool with 16-feet of trimmer line, complete tri-lingual operator’s manual and product demo DVD for quick assembly and clear operation

A concise, if somewhat haphazardly sequenced, introduction to Pink Floyd's first era (1967-73 on EMI's Harvest label), this collection documents the band's evolution from their creative force Syd Barrett's tinkly psych-pop (represented here by the standout singles "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play") to the ubiquitous, world-beating strains of Dark Side of the Moon's "Brain Damage" and "Eclipse." It's a decidedly different band than the one familiar to fans of The Wall, The Final Cut, and its post-Roger Waters incarnations, one with an experimental bent that fueled an eclectic mix of driving space-rock ("One of These Days"), Roy Harper-esque folksiness ("Fearless"), and free-form sound collages ("Several Species"). Ironically, this is also the Pink Floyd for whom younger, alt-rock schooled music fans may find an unlikely affinity. --Jerry McCulley

Bath & Body Works Exotic Coconut Pleasures Collection Splash 8 oz.

Toasted coconut folded into sweet cream. At once, both fresh and sensuous.

The fastest and easiest way to overcome an obstacle is to have someone who has been there, to be by your side every step of the way. That is the purpose of this book - to be by your side every step of the way through learning Microsoft Works 9. The No Stress Tech Guide To Microsoft Works 9 will lead the novice and intermediate user through the features and applications that are part of Works 9, which will take your skills to the next level. This book is not for Works advanced or power users. After completing the exercises in this book, you will be a Works 9 power user! The table of contents takes the HOW TO approach, which makes it easier to find exactly what you are looking for. At the end of each lesson is a "Test Your Skills" section to further ensure that you are learning the topics that are covered. The exercises in this section allow you to practice what you learned in the lesson. This book will guide you through the highways of Microsoft Works and get you up to speed. Differences between this version and the prior version will also be pointed out, in case you upgraded from the previous version of Works. Microsoft Works is an integrated software package that includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and other tools. This book is divided into 5 sections - Works Overview, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases and Organization. A hands-on approach is usually the best way to learn most things in life. This book is a visual guide, that has over 500 screen shots that practically eliminate the guess work, which lets you know that you are doing the steps correctly. There are time saving tips, advice and humor to help you get the most out of Works. Works 8 & 8.5, ISBN 978-0-9773912-1-9 is also available.

Originally released in 1977, Works Volume 1, which reached #12 on the Billboard album chart, marked a turning point for ELP--the double LP contained a side each of solo recordings by all three members, and a fourth side of band recordings. Emerson's side consists of a classical piano piece, Lake's side consisted of concise pop songs, including the hit "C'est La Vie," and Palmer uses his side to rock out, inviting along Joe Walsh for to play lead guitar on one track. The final side features ELP on Copland's "Fanfare For The Common Man" and a new original. This 2 CD set is remastered from the Original Master Tapes.

These Dust Respirators are recommended by MSA Safety Works for use against harmful dusts. The dust respirators are approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and meet their requirements for an N95 class respirator. The patented respirator features a specially shaped nosebridge that improves comfort and fit. The masks are latex-free, and feature elastic head straps, and a moldable metal noseband for better fit and comfort. The electrostatic fitler media traps dust while maintaining low breathing resistance.

What do you do? Tim Ferriss has trouble answering the question. Depending on when you ask this
controversial Princeton University guest lecturer, he might answer:

“I race motorcycles in Europe.”
“I ski in the Andes.”
“I scuba dive in Panama.”
“I dance tango in Buenos Aires.”

He has spent more than five years learning the secrets of the New Rich, a fast-growing subculture who has abandoned the “deferred-life plan” and instead mastered the new currencies—time and mobility—to create luxury lifestyles in the here and now.

Whether you are an overworked employee or an entrepreneur trapped in your own business, this book is the compass for a new and revolutionary world. Join Tim Ferriss as he teaches you:

• How to outsource your life to overseas virtual assistants for $5 per hour and do whatever you want
• How blue-chip escape artists travel the world without quitting their jobs
• How to eliminate 50% of your work in 48 hours using the principles of a forgotten Italian economist
• How to trade a long-haul career for short work bursts and freuent "mini-retirements"
• What the crucial difference is between absolute and relative income
• How to train your boss to value performance over presence, or kill your job (or company) if it’s beyond repair
• What automated cash-flow “muses” are and how to create one in 2 to 4 weeks
• How to cultivate selective ignorance—and create time—with a low-information diet
• What the management secrets of Remote Control CEOs are
• How to get free housing worldwide and airfare at 50–80% off
• How to fill the void and create a meaningful life after removing work and the office

You can have it all—really.

Works Suite 2006 compiles six easy-to-use tools into one great suite. It's got something for everyone - whether you need to create personal or professional documents, improve your business' productivity or alter your digital photos. All the tools you need to get out of life are collected here, in one convenient place. Streets & Trips Essentials 2006 has all the tools you need to customize road trips cross-town or cross-country

With something for everyone in your home, Microsoft Works Suite 2006 is the ideal combination of six great software titles in one affordable package. Microsoft Works Suite 2006 includes a full version of Microsoft Word 2002 along with easy-to-use tools for getting organized, tracking personal finances, planning trips, editing and sharing digital photos, and interactive learning. In addition to Word, Works Suite 2006 includes Works 8, Money 2006, Digital Image 2006, Encarta Encyclopedia 2006, and Streets and Trips Essentials 2006.

Get everything you need to get things done using your home PC in one package with Works Suite 2006.

Whether you're paying bills online or fixing the red-eye in your vacation pictures, you can easily find what you need to complete the task.

Manage your photos, plan a trip, or make cards. There's something for everyone.

Getting Things Done
Get everything you need to get things done using your home PC in one package with Works Suite 2006. Keep track of budgets, research school reports and write them up with automatic spelling and grammar checking. It's a snap to keep everyone in the family in step and informed of the others' activities with powerful organization tools. With Works Suite 2006 you can create professional-looking letters, resumes, and school assignments with Microsoft Word, the world's best-selling word-processing software. A versatile calendar and address book helps you manage your household schedule and contacts. With a Works spreadsheet, you can make calculations, create lists and manage inventories.

To help you stay on top of day-to-day finances, Money 2006 can consolidate all your personal account information in one place and even help you to pay bills online and update account balances. When you're ready to hit the road for a family vacation, Streets and Trips 2006 will give you all the tools you need to customize road trips cross-town or cross-country. Digital Image Standard 2006 provides your family with the easy-to-use tools you need to organize, enhance and share your digital photos. And with the best-selling multimedia encyclopedia Encarta, you will always have accurate, relevant and age-appropriate information at your fingertips.

Easy to Use
Microsoft knows that you have better things to do with your time than to learn how to use complicated and time-consuming applications. That's why the applications that are included with Works Suite 2006 have been designed to make your tasks not only easy to accomplish, but enjoyable as well. So whether you're paying bills online or fixing the red-eye in your vacation pictures, you can easily find what you need to complete the task. Everything you need is located in one place; even complex projects like organizing family get-togethers become fun to do and easily manageable.

Quickly find and launch programs and projects in one place with the Works Task Launcher, and get up and running quickly with the Works Quick Tour. Easy-to-use Works templates and projects help to take the stress out of managing anything from a weekend getaway to home improvements, while organizing and finding photos is quicker and easier with improved file management and viewing functionality.

You and your family will discover endless uses in the six great titles included in Microsoft Works Suite 2006. If you are planning a long road trip, exploring the possibilities of digital photography, or keeping track of your CD collection, you'll find something to make the project trouble-free. Everyone in the family will find something to love in Works Suite 2006.