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 Ashley Weinberg, "Psychology of Democracy: Of the People, By the People, For the People" English | ISBN: 1108477755 | 2022 | 350 pages | PDF | 6 MB Democracy was forged in the furnaces of oppression, whether combatting tyranny or affirming the rights of the individual. As democracy is under threat in many parts of the world, there has never been a more urgent need to understand political thoughts and behaviours. This lucid and accessible book brings together a global group of scholars from psychology, political science, communication, sociology, education and psychiatry. The book's structure, based on Abraham Lincoln's well-known phrase 'Of, by and for' the people, scrutinises the psychological factors experienced by politicians as representatives 'of' the electorate, the political institutions and systems devised 'by' those we elect, and the societies that influence the context 'for' us as citizens. From trust to risk, from political values to moral and religious priorities, from the personality and language of leaders to fake news and anti-democratic forces, this book provides vital new insights for researchers, politicians and citizens alike.  Kan Wang, "Protoplast Technology: Methods and Protocols " English | ISBN: 1071621637 | 2022 | 275 pages | PDF | 8 MB This detailed volume collects protocols from scientists who are actively engaged in developing or using protoplast technology. The book begins with chapters that focus on basic protoplast techniques and their utilities, such as protocols on protoplast isolation, transfection, and regeneration, as well as examples of how to use protoplasts for genome editing and gene function analysis in a number of major crop or model plant species. It continues by exploring protoplast automation, large scale functional genomics, and synthetic biology. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
 David Gentilcore, Matthew Smith, "Proteins, Pathologies and Politics: Dietary Innovation and Disease from the Nineteenth Century" English | 2018 | ISBN: 1350170208, 1350056863 | PDF | pages: 265 | 24.0 mb Proteins, Pathologies and Politics presents an international and historical approach to dietary change and health, contrasting current concerns with how issues such as diabetes, cancer, vitamins, sugar and fat, and food allergies were perceived in the 19th and 20th centuries. Though what we eat and what we shouldn't eat has become a topic of increased scrutiny in the current century, the link between dietary innovation and health/disease is not a new one. From new fads in foodstuffs, through developments in manufacturing and production processes, to the inclusion of additives and evolving agricultural practices changing diet, changes often promised better health only to become associated with the opposite.
 Prostitution in the Eastern Mediterranean World: The Economics of Sex in the Late Antique and Medieval Middle East (Library of Middle East History) by Gary Leiser English | January 30, 2017 | ISBN: 1784536520 | True PDF | 352 pages | 17.9 MB This groundbreaking book challenges many stereotypical views about the historical practice of prostitution. Based on twenty years' research, and organized by region, it charts the history of sex for sale in those chief centres of the late antique and medieval East, whether in Arabia, Egypt, Syria or Anatolia.  Pro Serverless Data Handling with Microsoft Azure: Architecting ETL and Data-Driven Applications in the Cloud English | 2022 | ISBN: 1484280660 | 332 Pages | PDF EPUB | 27 MB Design and build architectures on the Microsoft Azure platform specifically for data-driven and ETL applications. Modern cloud architectures rely on serverless components more than ever, and this book helps you identify those components of data-driven or ETL applications that can be tackled using the technologies available on the Azure platform. The book shows you which Azure components are best suited to form a strong foundation for data-driven applications in the Microsoft Azure Cloud.
 T. L. Thurston, "Power from Below in Premodern Societies: The Dynamics of Political Complexity in the Archaeological Record" English | ISBN: 1316515397 | 2021 | 350 pages | PDF | 13 MB This volume challenges previous views of social organization focused on elites by offering innovative perspectives on 'power from below.' Using a variety of archaeological, anthropological, and historical data to question traditional narratives of complexity as inextricably linked to top-down power structures, it exemplifies how commoners have developed strategies to sustain non-hierarchical networks and contest the rise of inequalities. Through case studies from around the world - ranging from Europe to New Guinea, and from Mesoamerica to China - an international team of contributors explores the diverse and dynamic nature of power relations in premodern societies. The theoretical models discussed throughout the volume include a reassessment of key concepts such as heterarchy, collective action, and resistance. Thus, the book adds considerable nuance to our understanding of power in the past, and also opens new avenues of reflection that can help inform discussions about our collective present and future.
 Portuguese Short Stories: 9 Simple and Captivating Stories for Effective Portuguese Learning for Beginners by Bravex Publications English | February 12, 2020 | ISBN: 1647484677 | 158 pages | EPUB | 1.14 Mb A Fun and Excellent Way to Learn Portuguese  Portuguese: An Essential Guide to Portuguese Language Learning by Bravex Publications English | February 18, 2020 | ISBN: 1647484618 | 134 pages | EPUB | 0.24 Mb Learn Portuguese with Ease!
 Pontano's Virtues: Aristotelian Moral and Political Thought in the Renaissance (Bloomsbury Studies in the Aristotelian Tradition) by Matthias Roick English | February 23, 2017 | ISBN: 1474281850, 1350082171 | True EPUB/PDF | 336 pages | 0.5/4 MB First secretary to the Aragonese kings of Naples, Giovanni Pontano (1429-1503) was a key figure of the Italian Renaissance. A poet and a philosopher of high repute, Pontano's works offer a reflection on the achievements of fifteenth-century humanism and address major themes of early modern moral and political thought.
 Planning and Operation of Plug-In Electric Vehicles: Technical, Geographical, and Social Aspects by Mehdi Rahmani-Andebili English | EPUB | 2019 | 245 Pages | ISBN : 3030180212 | 73 MB This book highlights the latest advancements in the planning and operation of plug-in electric vehicles (PEV). In-depth, the book presents essential planning and operation techniques to manage the PEV fleet and handle the related uncertainties associated with the drivers' behavior. Several viewpoints are presented in the book, ranging from the local distribution companies to generation companies to the aggregators. Problems such as parking lot allocation and charging management are investigated, taking into consideration the technical, geographical, and social aspects in a smart grid infrastructure. |
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