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 Antarctica: A Biography by David Day 2012 | ISBN: 1741669081, 0199670552 | English | 614 pages | EPUB | 3 MB A groundbreaking history of human interaction with Antarctica, the last continent on earth. For centuries it was suspected that there must be an undiscovered continent in the southern hemisphere. But explorers failed to find one. On his second voyage to the Pacific, Captain James Cook sailed further south than any of his rivals but failed to sight land. It was not until 1820 that the continent's frozen coast was finally discovered and parts of the continent began to be claimed by nations that were intent on having it as their own. That rivalry intensified in the 1840s when British, American and French expeditions sailed south to chart further portions of the continent that had come to be called Antarctica. On and off for nearly two centuries, the race to claim exclusive possession of Antarctica has gripped the imagination of the world. Science was enlisted to buttress the rival claims as nations developed new ways of asserting territorial claims over land that was too forbidding to occupy. Although the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 was meant to end the rivalry, it has continued regardless, as new nations became involved and environmentalists, scientists and resource companies began to compete for control. Antarctica: A biography draws upon libraries and archives from around the world to provide the first, large-scale history of Antarctica. On one level, it is the story of explorers battling the elements in the most hostile place on earth as they strive for personal triumph, commercial gain and national glory. On a deeper level, it is the story of nations seeking to incorporate the Antarctic into their national narratives and to claim its frozen wastes as their own.  An Insight Into Metal Based Foams: Processing, Properties and Applications by Dipen Kumar Rajak English | EPUB | 2020 | 142 Pages | ISBN : 9811590680 | 20.5 MB The primary focus of this book, accordingly, is to provide insight into the fundamentals, applications, manufacturing aspects and properties (mechanical, thermal, electrical etc.) of metal foams. Their potential applications in various small- as well as large-scale industries are highlighted.  David J Owen, "An Herbal Internet Companion: Herbs and Herbal Medicine Online" English | 2002 | pages: 217 | ISBN: 0789010526 | PDF | 3,1 mb A comprehensive guide to using the Internet for research into all aspects of herbal medicine!This valuable and timely book will help you navigate the sea of information about herbs and herbal remedies on the Internet. In recent years, alternative medicine has come to the forefront of American culture. As editor David J. Owen points out, "It sometimes seems that not a day goes by without the appearance of another newspaper article or television news item about St. John's wort or Ginkgo biloba. Once confined largely to health food stores, herbal preparations are now prominently displayed on the shelves of modern pharmacies and can be readily purchased via the Internet. They are now widely used to treat a variety of conditions, from depression to sexual dysfunction." Today, a great deal of the most reliable information about herbal medicine is available only in scattered sources like trade journals, pamphlets, conference proceedings, and market research reports. Many of these are available online if you know how to find them. The Herbal Internet Companion: Herbs and Herbal Medicine Online will show you how to find the information you need! This book groups the Web sites and other Internet sources it lists based on the type of information you'll find there, providing you with ways to quickly access information аbout:  Ian Lendler, "Alcoholica Esoterica: A Collection of Useful and Useless Information as It Relates to the History and Consumption of All Manner" English | 2005 | ISBN: 0143035975 | 288 pages | EPUB | 1.91 MB Finally, there's a book that's almost as much fun as having a couple of drinks. Alcoholica Esoterica presents the history and culture of booze as told by a writer with a knack for distilling all the boring bits into the most interesting facts and hilarious tales. It's almost like pulling up a stool next to the smartest and funniest guy in the bar. Divided into chapters covering the basic booze groups-including beer, wine, Champagne, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, and tequila-Alcoholica Esoterica charts the origin and rise of each alcohol's particular charms and influence. Other sections chronicle "Great Moments in Hic-story," "Great Country Drinking Songs," "10 Odd Laws," and "Mt. Lushmore, Parts I-V." Additionally, famous quotes on the joys and sorrows of liquor offer useful shots of advice and intoxicating whimsy.  African American Lives By Henry Louis Gates Jr., Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham English | 2004 | ASIN : B0055BLW88 | 1054 pages | EPUB | 17.26 MB  Advising the Ultra-Wealthy: A Guide for Practitioners by Gregory Curtis English | EPUB | 2020 | 131 Pages | ISBN : 3030576043 | 0.6 MB This book, designed to be a guide for practitioners who wish to advise ultra-wealthy families, focuses on the difference between the ultra-wealthy and the 'merely' wealthy. With this in mind, the chapters devote little time to issues on which most financial advisors spend most of their time-retirement planning, IRA accounts, home mortgages, planning for college tuition, or financial planning in general.  Advancing Health Literacy: A Framework for Understanding and Action By Christina Zarcadoolas, Andrew Pleasant, David S. Greer 2006 | 398 Pages | ISBN: 0787984337 | PDF | 2 MB Advancing Health Literacy addresses the crisis in health literacy in the United States and around the world. This book thoroughly examines the critical role of literacy in public health and outlines a practical, effective model that bridges the gap between health education, health promotion, and health communication. Step by step, the authors outline the theory and practice of health literacy from a public health perspective. This comprehensive resource includes the history of health literacy, theoretical foundations of health and language literacy, the role of the media, a series of case studies on important topics including prenatal care, anthrax, HIV/AIDS, genomics, and diabetes. The book concludes with a series of practical guidelines for the development and assessment of health communications materials. Also included are essential techniques needed to help people make informed decisions, advocate for themselves and their community, mitigate risk, and live healthier lives.  Michael J. Winkelman, Ben Sessa MD, "Advances in Psychedelic Medicine: State-of-the-Art Therapeutic Applications" English | 2019 | ISBN: 1440864101 | 386 pages | PDF | 2.3 MB Researchers, program administrators, and practicing clinicians explain the most recent developments in using psychedelic substances to treat psychological, physiological, and social problems.  Advances in Host-Directed Therapies Against Tuberculosis by Petros C. Karakousis English | PDF | 2021 | 325 Pages | ISBN : 3030569047 | 7.9 MB This book discusses specific immune cell regulatory pathway(s), immune cell types, or other mechanisms involved in host responses to tuberculosis that can be potentially targeted for host-directed therapy (HDT). The pathways/mechanisms investigated are either protective - thus calling for pathway/factor enhancing drugs - or maladaptive - thus calling for pathway/factor inhibitory drugs. Discovery and development (pre-clinical and clinical) of candidate HDT agents will also be elucidated, as well as approaches for HDT of other diseases.  ACTIVE INNOVATION: EXERCISES IN PROBLEM SOLVING AND INNOVATION, 2nd Edition by Dr. Ryan Van Zee Teresa Quinn English | ISBN: 1725151669 | 215 pages | EPUB | 2018 | 9.61 Mb This book will change your approach to innovation and more so, teaching innovation. There are detailed exercises that can be applied to any discipline to produce results. |
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