Because Groovy is so new most readers will be learning it from scratch. Groovy In Action quickly moves through the basics of Groovy. After getting readers up & running Groovy in Action presents rich & detailed examples illustrating Groovys enhancements to Java along with Groovys special support for XML regular expressions & database programming. Readers get their hands dirty exploring tips & tricks for Groovy programming along with core tasks such as unit testing & build support. Readers will even learn to script Windows via Groovy. An additional bonus track is dedicated to Grails the Groovy Web Application Framework. Groovy in Action introduces Groovy by example presenting lots of reusable code while explaining the underlying concepts. Java developers new to Groovy find a smooth transition into the dynamic programming world. Groovy experts gain a solid reference that challenges them to explore Groovy deeply & creatively. ...

It is one of the more surprising facts about Old England that one can still find families living in the same houses their ancestors built centuries before & on land that has belonged to them since before the Norman Conquest. The Gropes of Grope Hall are one such family... The Gropes are an old English family based in Northumberland separated from the rest of society & as eccentric as they come. It is a line dominated by strong-willed & oversexed women determined to produce more female heirs regardless of whether their desired partners are willing.. . At the dawn of the new millennium timid & gormless teenager Esmond is abducted & lured to Grope Hall by a descendant of the Gropes. Young Esmond is powerless to escape & his kidnap sets in motion a stream of farcical events that will have readers laughing out loud. Tom Sharpe's trademark humour abounds in this new novel marking him out once again as an outstanding & unique British storyteller. ...

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In Ground Control" Anna Minton reveals the untested
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Ground-penetrating radar has come to public attention in recent criminal investigations but has been a developing & maturing remote sensing field for some time. In the light of recent expansion of the technique to a wide range of applications the need for an up-to-date reference has become pressing. This fully revised & expanded edition of the bestselling Surface Penetrating Radar (1996) presents for the non-specialise user or engineer all the key elements of this technique which span several disciplines including electromagnetics geophysics & signal processing. The book will help any user to assess the potential of the technique & currently available technology & to apply them effectively. ...

Designed to help develop a bond between the horse & the trainer which leads to greater trust & the ability to get the most from the relationship. This book

Includes:: step-by-step guides on how to improve the horses suppleness obedience & education from the groundwork level. It teaches the trainer how to tune in to the subtle body language of the horse & communicate with it in a much clearer way. It also contains techniques developed & applied by top trainers & equine behaviourists.

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This book offers a new perspective on the subconscious & non-verbal processes through which people learn & communicate with each other in groups. Describing these processes in the context of modern organisational life it provides practical advice about how to do group & team coaching. Introducing key concepts from psychology group analysis & systems theory Group & Team Coaching gives practical guidance on core areas of group coaching: team coaching group supervision action learning sets & other learning groups. Casting new light on the 'secret life' of groups & teams it discusses: the invisible processes of group dynamics pitfalls of group coaching & how to avoid them how to design coaching interventions common dilemmas ethics & supervision With many vignettes & case studies Group & Team Coaching is essential reading for coaches who work with groups & teams. ...

At a critical time in Canadas history the Group of Seven revolutionized the countrys appreciation of itself by celebrating Canada as a wild & beautiful l&. These paintings of the wilderness evoke the same response in viewers today as they did when first exhibited. Now in paperback The Group of Seven & Tom Thomson is even more affordable than the celebrated original hardback edition. This award-winning bestseller

Includes:: many never-before reproduced paintings & presents the most complete & extensive collection of these artists works ever published. The 400 paintings & drawings reveal the remarkable genius of all 10 painters who at some point were part of the movement. Tom Thomson who died before the Group was established was always present in the public mind. Included are works by: Frank Carmichael; Frank Johnston; A.J. Casson; Arthur Lismer; Le Moine Fitz Gerald; A.Y. Jackson; J.E.H. Mac Donald; Lawren Harris; Tom Thomson; Edwin Holgate; F.H. Varley. The artwork is organized by the various regions of Canada with additional sections on the war years & still-life paintings. Introductory essays provide a context for a greater understanding & appreciation of Canadas most celebrated artists.

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