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Hermes Science Publishing Ltd Les mémoires flash: Intégration, performance et consommation énergétique
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Liberty Fund Inc Philosophical Commentary on These Words of the Gospel, Luke 14.23, "Compel Them to Come In, That My House May Be Full"
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Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd Roberte Ce Soir
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Gallimard-Jeunesse Les diaboliques - (Celle qui n'etait plus)
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Quercus Publishing The Great Swindle: Prize-winning historical fiction by a master of suspense
Now a major French film Au revoir là-haut - Prix Goncourt-winning masterpiece by the writer who brought you Alex, Irène and Camille."One of the most pleasurable reading experiences of recent years" - David Mills, The Sunday TimesOctober 1918: the war on the Western Front is all but over. Desperate for one last chance of promotion, the ambitious Lieutenant Henri d'Aulnay Pradelle sends two scouts over the top, and secretly shoots them in the back to incite his men to heroic action once more.And so is set in motion a series of devastating events that will inextricably bind together the fates and fortunes of Pradelle and the two soldiers who witness his crime: Albert Maillard and Édouard Péricourt.Back in civilian life, Albert and Édouard struggle to adjust to a society whose reverence for its dead cannot quite match its resentment for those who survived. But the two soldiers conspire to enact an audacious form of revenge against the country that abandoned them to penury and despair, with a scheme to swindle the whole of France on an epic scale.Meanwhile, believing her brother killed in action, Édouard's sister Madeleine has married Pradelle, who is running a little scam of his own...Translated from the French by Frank Wynne
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MIT Press Ltd Ecologies of Power: Countermapping the Logistical Landscapes and Military Geographies of the U.S. Department of Defense
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MVG Moderne Vlgs. Ges. Kleine Meditationen fr den Alltag 55 bungskarten fr mehr Achtsamkeit und Lebensfreude
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Bristol University Press Social Work and Social Innovation
This volume brings together findings and insights on innovation in the practice, research and education of social work, with a particular focus on the role of participation, collaboration and co-creation as key drivers of social innovation in these fields.
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Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Apprendre, enseigner et évaluer les langues dans le contexte de Bologne et du CECR- Sprachen lernen, lehren und beurteilen im Kontext von Bologna und dem GER
Le Cadre Européen Commun de Référence pour les langues (CECR) et le dispositif de Bologne ont révolutionné l’apprentissage, l’enseignement et l’évaluation des langues dans les centres universitaires en Europe et un peu partout dans le monde. Le CECR est disponible actuellement dans une trentaine de versions linguistiques. Ce volume qui allie recherche appliquée et analyse des pratiques de classes présente une réflexion sur les applications du CECR et du processus de Bologne dans un centre de langues universitaire. La répartition des textes se fait selon deux grands axes thématiques, d’une part, l’enseignement/apprentissage des langues étrangères, d’autre part, l’évaluation des compétences langagières. Les textes qui constituent cet ouvrage ont été présentés lors de la Journée scientifique Enseignement et apprentissage des langues dans le contexte de Bologne et du Cadre Européen Commun de Référence pour les langues, organisée par le Centre de langues de l’Université bilingue de Fribourg (Suisse), en 2011. Sowohl der Gemeinsame europäische Referenzrahmen für Sprachen (GER) als auch der Bologna-Prozess haben das Lernen, Lehren und Beurteilen von Sprachen an universitären Sprachenzentren in Europa und überall auf der Welt nachhaltig beeinflusst. Der GER ist gegenwärtig in ungefähr dreissig Sprachversionen verfügbar. Der vorliegende Band, welcher angewandte Forschung und Analyse der Unterrichtspraxis vereint, stellt Beiträge zur Umsetzung des GER und der Bologna-Reform in einem Sprachenzentrum an einer Hochschule vor. Die Artikel gliedern sich in zwei thematische Schwerpunkte: das Lehren und Lernen von Fremdsprachen einerseits und die Evaluation von Sprachkompetenzen andererseits. Die Texte dieser Publikation wurden während der wissenschaftlichen Tagung zum Thema Sprachenlehren und lernen im Kontext von Bologna und dem Gemeinsamen europäischen Referenzrahmen für Sprachen vorgetragen, welche 2011 vom Sprachenzentrum der zweisprachigen Universität Freiburg (Schweiz) organisiert wurde.
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ISTE Editions Ltd Ondes électromagnétiques 2: Antennes
£127.00
ISTE Editions Ltd Ondes électromagnétiques 1: Équations de Maxwell, propagation des ondes
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Hermes Science Publishing Ltd L'ère du numérique 3
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Nova Science Publishers Inc The Revolution of Robotic Stereotactic Radiotherapy (Robotic Radiosurgery) in Lung Cancer
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Whitechapel Gallery ON&BY Christian Marclay
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Thames and Hudson Ltd The Bronze Age in Europe
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Metal Oxide Chemistry and Synthesis: From Solution to Solid State
The precipitation of metal oxides from aqueous solutions creates nanoparticles with interesting solid state properties, thus building a bridge between solution chemistry and solid state chemistry. This book is the first monograph to deal with the formation of metal oxides from aqueous solutions with emphasis on the formation and physical chemistry of nanoparticles. Metal Oxide Chemistry and Synthesis: From Solution to Solid State * Provides a comprehensive introduction to the synthesis of finely divided materials * Presents the chemistry, physics and applications of these materials * Builds a bridge between classical solution chemistry and new developments in solid state chemistry * Introduces an important new area in inorganic chemistry Part I examines the mechanism of condensation of aqueous cations leading to polynuclear species or lattices, and rationalizes the behaviour of cations in precipitation phenomena by identifying pathways from soluble species to solids. The cation complex is also analysed in relation to the synthesis of some technologically interesting polymetallic oxides, e.g. ferroelectric, ferrimagnetic and supraconductor materials. Part II is devoted to the surface chemistry of oxide particles. The basic concepts relating to the reactivity of the oxide-solution interface are introduced and applied to various adsorption phenomena, such as aggregation, stability of particle size against ripening, etc. These properties are exploited for the synthesis of nanomaterials for a broad range of applictions such as ceramic powders, catalysts and nanocomposites. This will also be of interest to those wishing to understand geochemical and some biological processes. As well as being invaluable to researchers and postgraduate students of inorganic chemistry, this book will also be appreciated by solid-state chemists, materials scientists and colloid chemists with an interest in metal oxides.
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Helion & Company The Garde Nationale 1789-1815: France's Forgotten Armed Forces
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Gerlach Press The Way to Isfahan: And Passing Through Muscat - An Account of a Trip to Persia and Oman in 1900
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The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Towards Agricultural Change?
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Poursuite editions Philippe Lopparelli: Autre Eden
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ISTE Editions Ltd Spectroscopie infrarouge de toupies symétriques et sphériques pour l'observation spatiale 2
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Hermes Science Publishing Ltd Les comportements des poissons 1: Éco-éthologie
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Hermes Science Publishing Ltd Les comportements des poissons 2: Éthophysiologie
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Hermes Science Publishing Ltd Défauts à l'échelle nanométrique en lumière polarisée
£43.04
Hardie Grant Books (UK) Ciudad de Mexico: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Mexico City
Selected for Jamie Oliver's Cookbook ClubDivided into chapters by time of day, in Ciudad de México, chef Edson Diaz-Fuentes takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, explored through the vibrant and bustling Mexico City. Inspired by the culinary highlights of his childhood, Ciudad de México features favourites such as Huevos Motuleños, Tacos de Pescado Estilo Baja, Pambazos, and Oxtail Mole de Olla, accompanied by an array of cocktails including Margaritas de Jamaica and Mezcal Sours. With a dedicated section to marinades, rubs, and salsas, Ciudad de México contains everything you need to bring a touch of Mexican flavour to everyday dishes, such as Edson's Beetroot and Pasilla Mixe Ketchup. Designed for the home cook, Edson's handy substitution guides allow you to capture the essence of Mexican cooking with readily available ingredients, so it won't matter if you're short a tomatillo or two. A book evoking the flavour and soul of Mexican hospitality, Ciudad de México unveils the complexities of the cuisine and the rich food culture that unites this sprawling metropolis. Tied together with stunning location photography, this book is a must-have for any home cook and culinary explorer.
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Manchester University Press Odd Men out: Male Homosexuality in Britain from Wolfenden to Gay Liberation: Revised and Updated Edition
From government ministers and spies to activists, drag queens and celebrities, Odd men out charts the tumultuous history of gay men in 1950s and 60s Britain. It takes us from the earliest tentative steps towards decriminalisation to the liberation movement of the early 1970s. Along the way, it catalogues shocking repression, including laws against homosexual activity and the use of brutal medical ‘treatments’. Odd men out draws on medical data and opinion polls, broadcast recordings, theatrical productions, and extensive interviews with key players, as well as an in-depth analysis of the Wolfenden Report and the circumstances surrounding its creation. It brings to life pivotal moments in gay mens’ cultural representation, ranging across the West End and emerging writers like Joe Orton, the British film industry, the BBC, national newspapers, fashion catalogues and music magazines. Celebrating the joy of gay lives as well as the hardships, Odd men out preserves the voices of a disappearing generation who revolutionised what it meant to be a gay man in twentieth-century Britain.
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Springer International Publishing AG Markov Chains
This book covers the classical theory of Markov chains on general state-spaces as well as many recent developments. The theoretical results are illustrated by simple examples, many of which are taken from Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods. The book is self-contained, while all the results are carefully and concisely proven. Bibliographical notes are added at the end of each chapter to provide an overview of the literature. Part I lays the foundations of the theory of Markov chain on general states-space. Part II covers the basic theory of irreducible Markov chains on general states-space, relying heavily on regeneration techniques. These two parts can serve as a text on general state-space applied Markov chain theory. Although the choice of topics is quite different from what is usually covered, where most of the emphasis is put on countable state space, a graduate student should be able to read almost all these developments without any mathematical background deeper than that needed to study countable state space (very little measure theory is required). Part III covers advanced topics on the theory of irreducible Markov chains. The emphasis is on geometric and subgeometric convergence rates and also on computable bounds. Some results appeared for a first time in a book and others are original. Part IV are selected topics on Markov chains, covering mostly hot recent developments.
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P.I.E-Peter Lang S.A., Editions Scientifiques Internationales L'Art de la Paix: Approche Transdisciplinaire
£37.70
Esefeld, Jorg u. Traub, Johannes. edition esefeld & traub MYAL - My Aleppo
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Verlag Peter Lang L'Ecole de la Troisième République En Questions: Débats Et Controverses Dans Le Dictionnaire de Pédagogie de Ferdinand Buisson
£32.50
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Conformal Field Theory
Filling an important gap in the literature, this comprehensive text develops conformal field theory from first principles. The treatment is self-contained, pedagogical, and exhaustive, and includes a great deal of background material on quantum field theory, statistical mechanics, Lie algebras and affine Lie algebras. The many exercises, with a wide spectrum of difficulty and subjects, complement and in many cases extend the text. The text is thus not only an excellent tool for classroom teaching but also for individual study. Intended primarily for graduate students and researchers in theoretical high-energy physics, mathematical physics, condensed matter theory, statistical physics, the book will also be of interest in other areas of theoretical physics and mathematics. It will prepare the reader for original research in this very active field of theoretical and mathematical physics.
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ISTE Editions Ltd Stockage de la chaleur et du froid 1: stockage sensible et latent
£127.00
Hermes Science Publishing Ltd Les poissons des lagunes et des estuaires de Méditerranée 3B: Les poissons migrateurs
£100.10
Baker Publishing Group Gospel–Centered Marriage Counseling – An Equipping Guide for Pastors and Counselors
Pastors and counselors regularly minister to people whose marriages or families are in crisis. Tempers run high and feelings are brought low when a marriage is hurting or a family is in disarray. Pastors and counselors need practical, biblical help in order to connect their theological training to the reality of modern messy relationships. These how-to training manuals provide relevant, user-friendly equipping for pastors, counselors, lay leaders, educators, and students, enabling them to competently and compassionately relate God's Word to marriage and family life.
£20.69
World Bank Publications Asset recovery handbook: a guide for practitioners
The Asset Recovery Handbook: A Guide for Practitioners has been updated in 2020 by the Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) initiative, a joint initiative of the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime and the World Bank focused on encouraging and facilitating a more systematic and timely return of stolen assets. Designed as a how-to manual, the handbook guides practitioners as they grapple with the strategic, organizational, investigative, and legal challenges of recovering assets that have been stolen by corrupt leaders and hidden abroad. It provides common approaches to recovering stolen assets located in foreign jurisdictions, identifies the challenges that practitioners are likely to encounter, and introduces good practices. By consolidating into a single framework, information that is dispersed across various professional backgrounds, the handbook has enhanced the effectiveness of practitioners working in a team environment. After 10 years of serving as a recognized reference for practitioners and trainers since it was first published in 2011, the StAR initiative decided to develop this updated version by incorporating developments based on the experience collected during this decade, including new legislation and case examples. This 2020 second edition emphasizes the need to utilize innovative strategies and technical tools, including in the context of international cooperation
£56.24
John Libbey Eurotext Transfusion Medicine: Looking to the Future
£41.39
Island Press Livestock in a Changing Landscape, Volume 2: Experiences and Regional Perspectives
The rapidly changing nature of animal production systems, especially increasing intensification and globalization, is playing out in complex ways around the world. "Livestock in a Changing Landscape" offers a comprehensive examination of these important and far-reaching trends. The books are an outgrowth of a collaborative effort involving international nongovernmental organizations including the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the Swiss College of Agriculture (SHL) at Bern University of Applied Sciences, the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), and the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE). The volumes present new, sustainable approaches to the challenges created by fundamental shifts in livestock management and production, and represent an essential resource for policymakers, industry managers, and academics involved with this issue.
£41.00
Marvel Comics Venom: Planet Of The Symbiotes
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University Press of the Pacific The Laws of Gravitation: Memoirs by Newton, Bouguer and Cavendish
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John Libbey Eurotext Atlas of Electroencephalography Volume 3: EEG Neurology and Critical Care
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Peter Lang Ltd, International Academic Publishers La Belgique Entre Deux Siècles: Laboratoire de la Modernité, 1880-1914
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Moonfleet
Penguin presents the audio CD edition of Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner, read by Royce Pierreson.A tale of smuggling set among the cliffs, caves, and downs of Dorset. Everyone in the tiny village of Moonfleet lives by the sea one way or another, so it's no surprise when young John Trenchard gets involved in the smuggling trade. Forced to flee England with a price on his head, John little guesses the adventures and trials he will have before he sees Moonfleet again or the change in his fortunes when he does.
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Cambridge University Press Translation Technology in Accessible Health Communication
Digital health translation is an important application of machine translation and multilingual technologies, and there is a growing need for accessibility in digital health translation design for disadvantaged communities. This book addresses that need by highlighting state-of-the-art research on the design and evaluation of assistive translation tools, along with systems to facilitate cross-cultural and cross-lingual communications in health and medical settings. Using case studies as examples, the principles of designing assistive health communication tools are illustrated. These are (1) detectability of errors to boost user confidence by health professionals; (2) customizability for health and medical domains; (3) inclusivity of translation modalities to serve people with disabilities; and (4) equality of accessibility standards for localised multilingual websites of health contents. This book will appeal to readers from natural language processing, computer science, linguistics, translation studies, public health, media, and communication studies. This title is available as open access on Cambridge Core.
£64.99