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  • Soldiers for Sale

    German "Mercenaries" with the British in Canada during the American Revolution (1776-83)

    The British Army that fought the American Revolutionaries was in fact an Anglo-German army. The British Crown had doubts about the willingness of English soldiers to fight against other English-speaking people in North America. It also doubted the loyalty of the Canadiens who had only just been taken over after the conquest of New France. It thus turned to the princes of German States, who were ... Read more

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  • Drought Adaptation in Cereals

    Edited by Jean-Marcel Ribaut ...
    Learn how to best improve yield in cereal plants - even in dry conditions.The impact of drought on crop production can be economically devastating. Drought Adaptation in Cereals provides a comprehensive review of the latest research on the tolerance of cereal crops to water-limited conditions. Renowned experts extensively describe basic concepts and cutting-edge research results to clearly reveal ... Read more

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  • Prevention of Respiratory Diseases

    Series series Lung Biology in Health and Disease
    This volume covers advances in the field of respiratory diseases, reflecting the recent and dramatic expansion of knowledge regarding the determinants of respiratory health, screening tests for early pulmonary lesions, therapeutic interventions for respiratory infections and strategies for prevention. It examines indoor and outdoor environmental sources of respiratory diseases, including levels of ... Read more

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  • Nanocosmetics

    From Ideas to Products

    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book addresses the application of nanotechnology to cosmetics. Edited by three respected experts in the field, the book begins with a general overview of the science behind cosmetics and skin care today, and of the status quo of nanotechnology in cosmetics. Subsequent chapters provide detailed information on the different nanoparticles currently used in cosmetics; the production and ... Read more

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  • Nanosciences and Nanotechnology

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    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book provides information to the state of art of research in nanotechnology and nano medicine and risks of nano technology. It covers an interdisciplinary and very wide scope of the latest fundamental research status and industrial applications of nano technologies ranging from nano physics, nano chemistry to biotechnology and toxicology. It provides information to last legislation of nano ... Read more

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  • Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology

    Innovation and Production

    Series series Applications of Nanotechnology
    Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology: Innovation and ProductionWith its focus on concrete methods and recent advances in applying nanotechnology to develop new drug therapies and medical diagnostics, this book provides an overall picture of the field, from the fundamentals of nanopharmacy with the characterisation and manufacturing methods to the role of nanoparticles and substances. Actual examples of ... Read more

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  • Drip Irrigation for Agriculture

    Untold Stories of Efficiency, Innovation and Development

    Series series Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management
    Initially associated with hi-tech irrigated agriculture, drip irrigation is now being used by a much wider range of farmers in emerging and developing countries. This book documents the enthusiasm, spread and use of drip irrigation systems by smallholders but also some disappointments and disillusion faced in the global South. It explores and explains under which conditions it works, for whom and ... Read more

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  • Imhotep Today

    Egyptianizing Architecture

    Edited by Jean-Marcel Humbert ...
    Series series Encounters with Ancient Egypt
    This book presents and analyses the results of the use and adaptation of ancient Egyptian architecture in modern times. It traces the use of ancient Egyptian motifs and constructions across the world, from Australia, the Americas and Southern Africa to Western Europe. It also inquires into the cultural, economic and social contexts of this practice. Imhotep Today is exceptional not only in its ... Read more

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  • Hands-On Continuous Integration and Delivery

    Build and release quality software at scale with Jenkins, Travis CI, and CircleCI

    Understand various tools and practices for building a continuous integration and delivery pipeline effectivelyKey FeaturesGet up and running with the patterns of continuous integrationLearn Jenkins UI for developing plugins and build an effective Jenkins pipelineAutomate CI/CD with command-line tools and scriptsBook DescriptionHands-On Continuous Integration and Delivery starts with the ... Read more

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  • One Health

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    The One Health concept of combined veterinary and human health continues to gain momentum, but the supporting literature is sparse. In this book, the origins of the concept are examined and practical content on methodological tools, data gathering, monitoring techniques, study designs, and mathematical models is included. Zoonotic diseases, with discussions of diseases of wildlife, farm animals, ... Read more

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  • The Philosophers' Gift

    Reexamining Reciprocity

    Translated by Jean-Louis Morhange ...
    The French philosopher and anthropologist examines contemporary philosophical conceptions of gift-giving, commercial exchange, and social cohesion.When it comes to giving, philosophers love to be the most generous. For them, every form of reciprocity is tainted by commercial exchange. Thinkers such as Derrida, Levinas, Henry, Marion, Ricoeur, Lefort, and Descombes, have made the gift central to ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    700 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 20th Century

    Unabridged

    2 hours 32 min

    "700 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 20th Century" is a wonderful collection of wit and wisdom from some of the greatest French writers ever.From Anatole France and Jules Renard to Marcel Proust and André Gide, this carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire, amuse, and entertain.Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. ... Read more

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