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Lieutenant Horatio Caine leads a crack team of forensic scientists who investigate crimes amid the tropical surroundings and cultural crossroads of Miami. Together, they collect and analyze the evidence to expose the truth and to bring justice to those who often cannot speak for themselves: the victims.

Crime boss Kurt Wallace was fighting to hold his vast crime empire together -- until a few well-placed bullets ended the struggle. As a host of dangerous "business interests" move in to seize control of Wallace's piece of the Miami underworld, Caine's CSIs must piece together the evidence to discover who was responsible for the crime that all of Miami had a motive to commit. ... Read more

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pottymouth
I haaven't quite finished the book yet, but it so far is quite interesting.What disappoints me, is that the characters in the book don't connect very well to the characters the show has created.And in the show, no one hardly ever cusses.I am on page 64 and there have already been way too many cuss words......there are more in the first 60 pages than there is in the whole CSI:Miami series!!!!I am going to finish the book and hopefully I won't be disappointed.

Summer in the City (Which Means Murder)
One of my favorite CSI: MIAMI reads! When the leaders of a number of gangs in Miami start dying, it's up to Horatio and the CSI crew to figure out who's behind the deaths -- and the answer will surprise you! Another great, quick CSI read.

Mistakes again...
First of all, I really like the CSI series, even though I'm a bit concerned about how many spin-offs they'll produce. When I first looked into the novels and graphic novels, I was quite eager, since so much of the things I like about the series are to be found there. Yet, as I went through most of these books, most of them by Collins, I found again and again certain mistakes in the conclusions. As in this one, and not to spoil too much, additional information about an unknown DNA sample - the person is African-American - gets without any reason or explanaition conveniently transferred onto another unknown DNA sample, making a crucial connection. When I read that, I was stopped reading right there, went back in the book to check, then checked it again, but it still didn't add up.

I guess, it's possible that maybe I didn't understand everything right, or skipped these ultimately essential details. If that is so, and someone reads this and knows, please post something here and tell me. Otherwise, mistakes like that ruin the otherwise enjoyable reading experience

Weak book in Collins' CSI series
I have become a fan a Collins' CSI books.This one is by far the weakest of the lot.The plot is extremely far-fetched and not written in a way to make it at all believable.The ending is both predictable and laughable.

I was also disappointed in the character development.What has impressed me with Collins' other CSI books is the way he is able to further develop the characters that the television series has brought to life.He does nothing to add to any of the characters in this book and does little to show the personalities that the television series has developed.

I do recommend reading Collins' other CSI books if you enjoy either of the CSI television shows (or even to read them if you are not a fan of the shows because the books are decent stand-alone reads).But this one can be missed.It does not even come close to living up the standards set in his other books.

one of the best CSI books
I think Max Allan Collins has much more a feel of the Miami characters than he does for the Vegas ones. This book is very well written, and is very true to the series. ... Read more

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There is a great deal of current research into wave propagationin random media, in such fields as applied mathematics, acoustics,optics, materials science, atomic physics and geophysics. This bookprovides accurate theoretical and practical introductions at researchlevel to topics such as: localization of waves, band gap materials,random matrices, dielectric media, laser cooled atoms, wave scatteringfrom rough surfaces, randomly layered media, seismic waves and imagingthe earth. ... Read more

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This collection of 200 recipes culled from past issues of Chile Pepper magazine ranges in intensity from subtly piquant to scorching, and includes traditional dishes, classics, and original creations from the magazine's contributors. Sidebars, quotes, notes, or anecdotes highlight each page, providing readers with fascinating trivia and facts about this popular food. ... Read more

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Great recipes for spicy food lovers
This book has many good recipes that I have made over and over.While the book caters to lovers of spicy food, the recipes can easily be adjusted to also appeal to non-chileheads.The recipes are full of wonderful flavors, not just heat, and cover a variety of dishes from various cuisines.It is one of my favorite cookbooks, and worth a lot more than it sells for.I highly recommend this book.

best ever on the subject and sorry i lost my copy
You won't ever get e better book on the subject. I think somebody should publish it again. If I ever get another one I won't ever lend it out again. If you can find one it will be well worth the price you pay for it. ... Read more

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Ages 7 to 14 years. Long periods of sweltering weather can scorch crops, cause widespread famine, and kill animals and people. Governments around the world are continuously developing plans to conserve electricity and water in the event of a drought or heat wave. The full-colour illustrations and photographs of will have children thirsting for more!Topics include: techniques to stay safe during times of extreme heat and drought; step-by-step explanation of how long periods of hot weather and droughts occur; famous heat waves and droughts throughout the world, and the damage that they caused; how ancient peoples predicted droughts, and the equipment that; meteorologists use to forecast these natural disasters today; the ways that countries recover from droughts, and the harmful effects of droughts and heat waves on our environment. ... Read more

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What Happens When the Well Runs Dry...For Younger Readers!
Drought-related disasters that have increasingly plagued the world are discussed in this comprehensive if dry - no pun intended! - volume by author Paul Challen. Published in 2005 by Crabtree Publishing, it is part of their 'Disaster Alert' series.

I give Challen credit. He crams a wide variety of heat/drought-related material in the book's 32 pages. He talks about the conditions that create and maintain droughts, famous droughts of the past, the effects/impact of heat/drought on society and human beings, ways to prevent drought, etc. Unfortunately, much of that material - temperature, air pressure, greenhouse effect, drought forecasting, conservation techniques, etc. - by its very nature, is dull and doesn't make for terribly exciting reading. The color and b&w photographs and illustrations that accompany the text, however, do make the book a more appealing package.

The publisher seems unsure of the book's audience. At one point, the targeted audience is listed as readers 7-14; a second mentions 9-12. I think the book is too advanced for the 7-9 age bracket.

In any case, though it doesn't make for scintillating reading, DROUGHT AND HEAT WAVE ALERT will be useful for report writing. Recommended.
In any case, DROUGHT AND HEAT WAVE ALERT will be useful for reports. ... Read more

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The primary purpose of this text is to document many of the lessons that have been learned during the author’s more than forty years in the field of blast and shock. The writing therefore takes on an historical perspective, in some sense, because it follows the author’s experience. The book deals with blast waves propagating in fluids or materials that can be treated as fluids.

It begins by distinguishing between blast waves and the more general category of shock waves. It then examines several ways of generating blast waves, considering the propagation of blast waves in one, two and three dimensions as well as through the real atmosphere. One section treats the propagation of shocks in layered gases in a more detailed manner.

The book also details the interaction of shock waves with structures in particular reflections, progressing from simple to complex geometries, including planar structures, two-dimensional structures such as ramps or wedges, reflections from heights of burst, and three-dimensional structures.

Intended for those with a basic knowledge of algebra and a solid grasp of the concepts of conservation of mass and energy, the text includes an introduction to blast wave terminology and conservation laws as well as a discussion of units and the importance of consistency.

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After lightning strikes, a television weatherman in Ohio discovers he can control Toledo's weather, but his joy is short-lived when jealous rivals try to get him booted out of his profession. As a meteorological society holds a hearing on his fate, dangerous tornadoes threaten the city. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Journal of Urban Research, published by Institute of Urban Studies on December 22, 2002. The length of the article is 707 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago. .(Book Review) (book review)
Author: Joe Hermer
Publication: Canadian Journal of Urban Research (Refereed)
Date: December 22, 2002
Publisher: Institute of Urban Studies
Volume: 11Issue: 2Page: 366(3)

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Wow, it's hot! No rain in sight, and the temperatures are soaring. Find out what happens in the city and in the country when a heat wave hits. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Earthquakes in France, Floods in France, 2003 European Heat Wave, 1580 Dover Straits Earthquake, August 2008 European Tornado Outbreak, 1910 Great Flood of Paris. Excerpt: Connection Failure... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=304821 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Dancing in the Street, Martha and the Vandellas Discography, Heat Wave, Jimmy Mack, Nowhere to Run, Bless You, Come and Get These Memories, Honey Chile, in My Lonely Room, I'm Ready for Love, Quicksand, Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone, Wild One, You've Been in Love Too Long, Live Wire, My Baby Loves Me, Love, I Should Be Proud, I Can't Dance to That Music You're Playing, I Promise to Wait My Love, a Love Like Yours, Forget Me Not, Honey Love. Excerpt:"(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave" " (Love Is Like a) Heat Wave " is a 1963 hit single penned by the Holland Dozier Holland songwriting team and made popular by Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas . It was originally released in July 1963, on the Motown subsidiary label Gordy, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard Hot R ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 2006 North American Heat Wave, 1995 Chicago Heat Wave, 2009 Pacific Northwest Heat Wave, 1936 North American Heat Wave, 2009 South Central Us Heat Wave, 2009 Seattle Heat Wave, 1980 United States Heat Wave, 2001 Eastern North America Heat Wave, 1988 North American Drought, 2000 Southern United States Heat Wave. Excerpt:Summer (June-August) 1936 Temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit. Record warmest and coldest is based on a 112 yr period of records, 1895-2006. The 1936 North American heat wave was the most severe heat wave in the modern history of North America . It took place in the middle of the Great Depression of the 1930s, and caused catastrophic human suffering and an enormous economic toll. The death toll exceeded 5,000, and huge numbers of crops were destroyed by the heat and lack of moisture. Many state and city record high temperatures set during the 1936 heat wave still stand to this day. The heat wave followed one of the coldest winters on record. Events Summer (June-August) 1936 Precipitation, in inches. Record wettest and driest is based on a 112 yr period of records, 1895-2006. The heat wave started in late June, when temperatures across the US exceeded 100 °F (38 °C ). The Midwest experienced some of the highest June temperatures on record. Drought conditions worsened. In the Northeast , temperatures climbed to the mid 90s °F (around 35 °C). The South and West started to heat up also, and also experienced drought. The heat wave began to extend into Canada . Moderate to extreme drought covered the entire continent. The dry and exposed soil contributed directly to the heat as happens normally in desert areas as the extreme heat entered the air by radiation and direct contact. Reports at the time and explored in the definitive works on the Dust Bowl told of soil tempe... ... Read more

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Chapters: 18th Canadian Parliament, Canada at the 1936 Winter Olympics, 1936 North American heat wave, 1936 in Canadian football, Canada at the 1936 Summer Olympics, Prosperity certificate, 1936 Memorial Cup, 1936 Governor General's Awards,. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 52. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The 18th Canadian Parliament was in session from February 6, 1936 until January 25, 1940. The membership was set by the 1935 federal election on October 14, 1935, and it changed only somewhat due to resignations and by-elections until it was dissolved prior to the 1940 election. It was controlled by a Liberal Party majority under Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and the 16th Canadian Ministry. The Official Opposition was the Conservative Party, led first by Richard Bedford Bennett, and later by Robert Manion. The Speaker was Pierre-François Casgrain. See also List of Canadian electoral districts 1933-1947 for a list of the ridings in this parliament. The Social Credit Party led by J. H. Blackmore made their first federal appearance in this parliament. It would be an important third party until 1980. The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation led by J.S. Woodsworth also made their first appearance. It, and its successor party, the New Democratic Party, would become a major source of policies that would change the fabric of Canada. There were six sessions of the 18th Parliament, though the last two were extremely short: Following is a full list of members of the eighteenth Parliament listed first by province, then by electoral district. Electoral districts denoted by an asterisk (*) indicates that district was represented by two members. ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=3230470 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from SuperScience, published by Scholastic, Inc. on October 1, 2008. The length of the article is 613 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Heat wave: what type of light bulb gives off the most heat?(hands on)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: SuperScience (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2008
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Volume: 20Issue: 2Page: 10(2)

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