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Provides descriptions and prices for collectible knives, along with information about collecting the item, different types and brands, main components, and factors that can affect its value.

THE SHARPEST GUIDE ON THE MARKET FOR KNIFE COLLECTORS! MORE THAN 13,000 PRICES LISTED! Knives have been around for thousands of years, and collecting them has become a profitable pursuit. From exotic Samurai swords to common pocketknives to the hottest fighting knives, The Official Price Guide to Collector Knives is a resource on the cutting edge of this ever-growing hobby. [ ] COMPREHENSIVE. Completely updated, this essential sourcebook lists knives from all major manufacturers, including Bowie, Case, and Ka-Bar--plus the most extensive listings of specialty and custom knifemakers. [ ] REVISED AND EXPANDED. Brand-new listings cover military knives, Remington sheath knives, and Marble's knives--plus an added section on knife brands of the world with information on dates of manufacturers, common trademarks, and value ranges on more than 1,500 models. [ ] INVALUABLE ADVICE. Vital information on grading, buying, selling, age determination, and how to spot fakes--plus a handy glossary of key terms and a Market Report that will take you inside the latest trends in knife collecting. [ ] FULLY ILLUSTRATED, with more than 500 photographs, including a dazzling eight-page color insert . HOUSE OF COLLECTIBLES Serving collectors for more than thirty years

In this all-new edition, Price includes information on everything the collector needs to know, from buying the first knife to purchasing commemoratives for investment. Includes accurate prices and detailed descriptions for every category, special features on limited edition knives, plus a source list and sections on counterfeit alert, company histories, and market trends. 500 photographs.

Inuit--sometimes referred to as Eskimo--art is the primary art form of Canada and has a large international following, particularly in the United States, Japan, and Germany. Despite its popularity, the complete history of Inuit art has never been presented. This is the first chronological synthesis of Inuit art, following its development from prehistory, through early American and European exploration, to the recognition of Inuit art as a commercial possibility, and up to the present. There is a particular emphasis on contemporary art and artists, and the years 1950 through 1997 are each given separate, detailed treatment in regard to important shows and events. This history is appropriate both for the beginning admirer of Inuit art and for those already well immersed in it.

Thus lawschool casebook is written with the conviction that sparks of creativity need significant encouragement and protection to risk labor and capital. Reviews applicable cases decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) and other courts since the publication of the third edition in 1987. Nearly one-third of the cases in this edition are new. Covers conditions for a valid patent, subject matter patentable under the statute, procedures, corrections, infringement, design and plant patents, property and contracts interests, and litigation.

"The premiere reference book on the 108 species of frogs inhabiting North America north of Mexico. An unparalleled synthesis of the biology and behavior of all native and nonindigenous species, this two-volume, extensively referenced resource has been called the most important book ever published on North American anura. Color photographs and range maps accompany species accounts detailing information on etymology, nomenclature, identification, distribution, fossil record, systematics and geographic variation, life history and ecology, behavior, population and community biology, and conservation. This new edition of the text contains the following updates: Literature citations have been added from 2012 to 2021, now spanning from 1709 to 2021. Distribution maps have been updated, recording the decreased ranges due to declining amphibian populations. Photographs have been revised to ensure the highest digital quality. Anaxyrus williamsi and Lithobates kauffeldi, newly described species, have been included. An account is also included for Gastrophryne mazatlanensis, now recognized as occurring within the United States. Generic keys have been added. A brief section on N.A. frogs in history and art have been added. Nomenclature has been updated (Incilius for Ollotis). Now the only up-to-date and comprehensive resource for those trying to protect amphibians in the US and Canada, as well as for researchers and wildlife managers who study biodiversity"--

Portfolio Design – choosing the right mix of assets appropriate to a particular investor – is the key to successful investing. It can help you accumulate wealth over time, while cushioning the blow of possible economic downturns. But in order to successfully achieve this goal, you need to be familiar with all of the major asset classes that go into modern portfolios and learn how much they add to portfolio diversification. Thoughtful asset allocation provides discipline to the investment process and gives you the best chance of building and safeguarding wealth. Wharton Professor Richard C. Marston, 2014 recipient of the Investment Management Consultants Association’s prestigious Matthew R. McArthur Award, will guide you through the major decisions that need to be made when designing a portfolio and will put you in the best position to balance the risk-reward relationship that is part of this endeavor. Portfolio Design is to be read by investment advisors. The book is rich in information about individual asset classes, including both traditional assets like stocks and bonds as well as alternative assets such as hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and commodities. So it should appeal to all sophisticated advisors whether or not they are trying to qualify for one of the major investment designations. In fact, the book is designed to be read by any advisor who is as fascinated as Marston by the investment process.

The New York Mets Encyclopedia provides the full and exciting story of modern-era baseball's most popular expansion-age franchise. From those lovable losers of 1962 and 1963, to the Miracle Mets of 1969 and 1973, and on to year-in and year-out contenders of the 1980s and 1990s, including the exciting 1999 squad, New York's National League Mets have written some of the most exciting and colorful pages in Major League history. This is the team that captured the hearts of New Yorkers and fans everywhere with their often-laughable antics under colorful and celebrated manager Casey Stengel, then only a half-dozen years later climbed to baseball's pinnacle under gifted yet tragic manager Gil Hodges. This colorful volume combines detailed and highly readable narrative history with archive photographs, rich statistical data, and intimate portraits of the teams most memorable personalities.

Drs. Bundy and Lane, with their team of contributing experts and scholars, provide guidance and detailed case examples of assessment and intervention based in sensory integration theory. They describe the neurophysiological underpinnings and synthesize current research supporting the theory and intervention.