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Liburnians and Illyrian Lembs: Iron Age Ships of the Eastern Adriatic explores the origins of two types of ancient ship which appear in the written sources connected with the protohistoric eastern Adriatic area: the ‘Liburnian’ (liburna or liburnica) and the southern Adriatic (Illyrian) ‘lemb’. The relative abundance of written sources suggests that both ships played significant roles in ancient times, especially the Liburnian, which became the main type of light warship in early Roman imperial fleets and ultimately evolved into a generic name for warships in the Roman Imperial period and Late Antiquity. The book provides an extensive overview of written, iconographic and archaeological evidence on eastern Adriatic shipbuilding traditions before the Roman conquest in the late first century BC / early first century AD, questioning the existing scholarly assumption that the liburna and lemb were closely related, or even that they represent two sub-types of the same ship. The analysis shows that identification of the Liburnian liburna and Illyrian lemb as more or less the same ship originates from the stereotypical and essentially wrong assumption in older scholarship that the prehistoric indigenous population of the eastern Adriatic shared the same culture and, roughly, the same identities. The main point made in the book is that two different terms, liburna and lemb, were used in the sources depicting these as two different kinds of ship, rather than being interchangeable terms depicting the same ship type.

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A fun and imaginative guide to futurist STEAM careers that will inspire middle-grade readers to dream big and envision a better world.From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts, Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be essential to preserving and improving life on Earth. Become a “plastics fisherman” and save the oceans from pollution! Or be a “cloud hunter” and help to slow global warming! Whatever their passion, children will discover a world of possibility in this colorful and inspiring guide to a wide range of futuristic careers.

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This lively volume explores the theme of friendship in the lives and works of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Written from diverse perspectives, the essays offer close readings of selected texts and draw on letters and journals to offer a comprehensive view of how Emerson's and Thoreau's friendships took root and bolstered their individual political, social, and ethical projects. This collection explores how Emerson and Thoreau, in their own ways, conceived of friendship as the creation of shared meaning in light of personal differences, tragedy and loss, and changing life circumstances. Emerson and Thoreau presents important reflections on the role of friendship in the lives of individuals and in global culture.

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Historians not only have knowledge of history, but by writing about it and engaging with other historians from the past and present, they make history themselves. This companion offers young historians clear guidelines for the different phases of historical research; how do you get a good historical question? How do you engage with the literature? How do you work with sources from the past, from archives to imagery and objects, art, or landscapes? What is the influence of digitalisation of the historical craft? Broad in scope, Writing History! also addresses historians’ traditional support of policy makers and their activity in fields of public history, such as museums, the media, and the leisure sector, and offers support for developing the necessary skills for this wide range of professions.

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Dans ce volume IV, 2 des "Oeuvres" de Jean Potocki (1761-1815) est publie le texte du "Manuscrit trouve a Saragosse" dans la version dite "de 1804". Celle-ci a ete abandonnee par son auteur et remplacee par la version dite "de 1810" ou le meme materiau narratif se trouve reorganise, sensiblement modifie et conduit jusqu'a son achevement. cette version de 1810 est editee dans le volume IV, 1 de la serie. Les deux etats du roman-culte de Potocki presentent deux conceptions esthetiques tres differentes appliquees a une meme matiere romanesque. Bien que l'une d'elles soit demeuree inachevee, il sera desormais necessaire, pour se faire une idee pleine de ce chef-d'oeuvre, de prendre connaissance des deux versions. On dispose ainsi pour la premiere fois d'une edition integrale et fiable, etablie sur la base de toutes les sources disponibles, dont une partie etait restee inconnue a ce jour.Avec le volume IV, 2 des Oeuvers de Jean Potocki est livre un CD-Rom qui contient la transcription exacte de tous les documents originels connus du "Manuscrit trouve a Saragosse", manuscrits et imprimes, ainsi que le texte de trois ouvrages de chronologie de Potocki. On y trouvera egalement des reproductions de ses dessins conserves, des cartes et une serie de portraits de l'auteur et de ses proches.

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Let your heart take flight with this unsinkably sweet and punny things that go book for babies and toddlers!Show your little one they fuel your days with loads of love in this adorably punderful board book about things that go! Filled with charming rhymes and cute transportation illustrations of cars, tractors, construction vehicles, planes, trains, and more, this towtally cute read aloud is the perfect gift to share with anyone who makes your heart zoom!For fans of I Love You Like No Otter, this encouragement story is the best book gift for kids and car and truck lovers ages 0-3-made just for their little hands! Makes a wheely wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, graduation, Valentine's Day, Easter basket stuffers, Christmas stocking stuffers, or other special moments all year long.More charming stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasion I Love You Like No Otter I Love You More, Babysaur Somebunny Loves You Donut Give Up All I Want for Christmas is Ewe and more!You fuel my days with happiness,The way you zoom zoom zoom. We'll chug past any challenge.You make my heart go vroom!

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Grundlagen und neue EntwicklungenDie technischen Fortschritte und neuen Möglichkeiten der molekularen Biologie – Genomanalysen, Expressionsanalysen, konfokale Lasermikroskopie, Proteomics – lassen die Physiologie von Wirbeltieren, genauso wie die von Nicht-Wirbeltieren, in einem neuen Licht erscheinen.Bei der Darstellung der Endokrinologie von Mensch und Tier wird dieser Entwicklung Rechnung getragen: Die Schwergewichte liegen auf Hormonbiochemie, Hormonphysiologie, Hormonrezeptoren, endokrinen Organen und Regelkreisen und der Regelung endokriner Rhythmen.Die Betrachtung des Hormonsystems reicht von seinen Ursprüngen bei Invertebraten, seiner Evolution, den Wechselwirkungen mit Nerven- oder Immunsystem bis zu Stoffwechselstörungen bei menschlichen Gen-Defekten.In der 3. Auflage sind nun alle Abbildungen in Farbe. Der Text ist komplett aktualisiert, weitere Hormonsteckbriefe sind hinzugekommen und der Abschnitt steroidogene Enzyme ist komplett überarbeitet.Alles verständlich und kompakt in einem Buch!

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What if every young girl loved her body? Love Your Body encourages you to admire and celebrate your body for all the amazing things it can do (like laugh, cry, hug and feel) and to help you see that you are so much more than your body. Bodies come in all different forms and abilities. All these bodies are different and all these bodies are good bodies. There is no size, ability or colour that is perfect. What makes you different makes you, you – and you are amazing!Love Your Body introduces the language of self-love and self-care to help build resilience, while representing and celebrating diverse bodies, encouraging you to appreciate your uniqueness. This book was written for every girl, regardless of how you view your body. All girls deserve to be equipped with the tools to navigate an image-obsessed world. Featuring a special surprise poster on the jacket, this book will show you that freedom is loving your body with all its “imperfections” and being the perfectly imperfect you!

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Nature never ceases to amaze us, especially in the animal kingdom! In this book, children will be able to follow the adventures of an intrepid explorer through his research, which have brought him face to face with some of the most bizarre and gross animals in the world! A voyage through the countries of the world to discover the most disgusting curiosities about the animals and their habits. A fun book with a scientific background to see the animals under an unexpected perspective! Ages: 7 plus

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The debate surrounding testing and accountability in early childhood education continues, but one thing is universally agreed upon: effective observation and assessment of young children’s learning are critical to supporting their development. Educators balance what they know about child development with observation and assessment approaches that both inform and improve the curriculum. This foundational resource for all educators of children from birth through third grade explores: What observation and assessment are, why to use them, and how Ways to integrate documentation, observation, and assessment into the daily routine Practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive Ways to engage families in observation and assessment processes How to effectively share children’s learning with families, administrators, and others Find inspiration to intentionally develop and implement meaningful, developmentally appropriate observation and assessment practices to build responsive, joyful classrooms.

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Follow the adventures of an intrepid explorer and meet some of the world's most bizarre animals! Did you know there's a wasp that looks like a panda, a basilisk snake that runs over water, a butterfly with a large skull on its body, and a fish that seems to be wearing lipstick? Kids will discover all this and more, as they join an explorer doing research in the wild and see a world of curious animals. Along with detailed illustrations of these cool and surprising creatures, young naturalists get lots of fascinating information from a team of experts. Ages: 7 plus

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"The style that Jimmy Katz has developed over the years has become a distinctive feature in the iconography of jazz photography, comparable to the tone of Louis Armstrong's trumpet or the sound of John Coltrane's saxophone." - Michael Cuscuna (Blue Note) The volume, published on the occasion of Umbria Jazz 2019, collects 80 images by Jimmy Katz (New York, 1957), award-winning photographer of the most famous jazz musicians. Over the course of two decades, Katz has immortalised the main actors of the jazz scene against the background of New York: Cassandra Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Keith Jarrett, Ornette Coleman, Chick Corea, Brad Mehldau, Pat Metheny and many more. In the studio, in clubs, on the streets, at work or at rest, Katz portrays the musicians in their most intimate aspects, capturing the traits that unequivocally define their personality. The wise use of lights and the glimpses of New York locations make his shots iconic and unmistakable, a sincere testimony to his great passion for jazz. Text in English and Italian.

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Is London the rainiest city in Europe? Where are the Crown Jewels kept? And where is TV soap opera EastEnders set? From royal homes to Sherlock Holmes, this book is packed with over 250 quick-fire questions for the whole family to enjoy. Includes multiple choice, true or false and odd-one-out questions, and all the answers at the back of the book.

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Remind your little pee-nut that they're turd-ally great with this pun-derful potty book for babies and toddlers!Give your favorite big kid a boost of confidence with this silly board book that celebrates their wins as they learn to use the potty. With adorable animal illustrations, fun rhymes, and potty training steps covering wiping, flushing, washing hands, and more, this funny story will have readers laughing off the stress of potty training. The perfect story to encourage your favorite little stinker that they can doo doo it!For fans of I Love You Like No Otter, this encouragement story is #1 way to flush away anxiety. The best book gift for kids ages 0-3-made just for their little hands-makes a wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, Valentine's Day, Easter basket stuffers, Christmas stocking stuffers, or other special moments all year long.More charming stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasionI Love You Like No OtterDonut Give UpI Love You Slow MuchAll I Want for Christmas is EweHappy Meow-loween Little Pumpkinand more!

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Tell your little unicorn I love you at Valentine's Day or all year long in this magical picture book for kids!Never dull your sparkle and let your inner rainbow shine! Filled with sweet rhymes, enchanting illustrations, and lots of unicorn sparkle, this heartwarming and inspirational picture book is the perfect way to show your child that they're one-of-a-kind all year long. Sharing the timeless magic of togetherness, kindness, perseverance, and courage, this enchanting book of encouragement is filled with the endless promise of love, sure to inspire repeat reads and become a favorite bedtime story!Why readers love this self-esteem book for kids: Perfect for unicorn lovers and children ages 3-7 who love rainbows and magical stories! Makes an amazing unicorn gift for Valentine's Day, holiday stocking stuffer, Easter basket stuffer, birthdays, and more! Great for celebrating preschool and kindergarten graduations A delightful read aloud to share with someone you loveI love you, my little unicorn,Each and every day.You fill the world with magicIn so many different ways!

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Malaria is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects millions worldwide, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The recent emergence and spread of multidrug resistance in parts of Southeast Asia prompts the urgent need for novel and effective therapy against the disease. Medicinal Plants and Malaria: Applications, Trends, and Prospects highlights the therapeutic potential of plants for treating malaria. It collates useful information on malaria, current prevention and treatment, and scientific research carried out.This up-to-date book details the medicinal plant species used in treating malaria and describes the plant parts used, methods of preparation, and doses where available. The book begins with a brief introduction of malaria, and covers its epidemiology and implications on public health, the life cycle of Plasmodium parasites, clinical presentation of the disease, currently available antimalarial drugs and their roles in therapy, and medicinal plants used for malaria, including those that are currently in clinical use in various countries.It discusses the latest findings from ethnobotanical research, the challenges and isolation of antiplasmodial phytochemicals from medicinal plants, and the results from clinical trials and public health interventions using medicinal plants. This book has something for everyone, serving as a vital resource for students, teachers, healthcare professionals, and researchers interested in medicinal plants and promising antimalarial preparations. It will also appeal to those in the general public who are interested in herbal medicine and how plants can be used to prevent and treat malaria.

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The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium has evolved from a single institution (founded by decree in 1801 by Napoleon Bonaparte) into a world class, multi-museum showcase for art in Belgium. Over the past century, they have actively acquired a superb collection of modern and contemporary paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, videos, and installations. Featured here are work by, among others, René Magritte, Max Ernst, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, Francis Bacon, Henry Moore, Joseph Albers, Donald Judd, Lucio Fontana, Pierre Alechinsky, Marcel Broodthaers, and Luc Tuymans.

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