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It isn't as if he isn't trying. Robert expected his brand-new sneakers to impress his classmates, but instead, as usual, the kids make fun of them -- and him. The alternative is not much better: his old hiking boots might go unnoticed, but they cause terrible blisters. That's the last thing Robert needs on Author's Day, when he's expected to host his favorite writer. His feet barely have time to heal before his teacher asks the class to try so...

The past decade has demonstrated the utility of SESTAT, but the SESTAT design shows some deficiencies with respect to response rates, coverage of populations of interest, and its ability to support some useful analyses. To tackle those deficiencies, NSF has proposed three possible design options for improving the database and asked the National Research Council's Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) to form the Committee to Review the 200...

Immunization is essential to disease prevention efforts in public health, but the nation's immunization system faces financing challenges that are affecting the delivery of services. A 2000 report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Calling the Shots: Immunization Finance Policies and Practices (IOM, 2000), pointed to the instability of the fundamental infrastructure that supports immunization programs throughout the United States, including...

Seventy percent of our blue planet is covered by oceans. Although progress has been made in understanding the role of oceans in climate change, locating energy reserves, revealing new life forms, and describing the flow of carbon through these systems, it may be time to catapult our understanding to new levels by undertaking an interdisciplinary, international, global ocean exploration program. The interim report outlines the committee's visio...

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In Nederland worden jaarlijks miljoenen dieren door mensen gedood. Landbouwhuisdieren, zoals runderen, schapen, varkens en kippen worden geslacht voor vlees of 'geruimd' in het kader van de bestrijding van besmettelijke dierziekten. Vissen worden gedood voor de visconsumptie. Huisdieren zoals honden en katten worden om uiteenlopende redenen 'geëuthanaseerd'. Proefdieren worden opgeofferd ten behoeve van wetenschappelijk onderzoek. In het wild ...

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Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell, a feel-good, colourful and comic saga set in post war London from Sunday Times bestseller Pip Granger. "Packed with sharp authentic detail, this tale told through a child's eyes brings to life a colourful world of great characters from a bygone age." -- HOME & COUNTRY"Loved this book. Could not put it down, read it in two sittings..." -- ***** Reader review"I enjoyed every minute of it and wa...

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From its idyllic rural origins to the buildup of small-town commerce and today's modern suburb, Wyckoff and its hidden history are revealed through the vintage photographs included in this volume.In 1770, the first Wyckoff settlers were deeded land in what was to become Franklin Township. Spawning several other towns, such as Ramsey, Ho-Ho-Kus, Oakland, and Franklin Lakes, Franklin Township was renamed Wyckoff in 1926. Wyckoff has evolved from...

In this book, for the first time, scientists from various disciplines and all partners in the fishery chain address the important issues of quality labelling, monitoring and traceability of fish. The complexity of the European fishery sector, the attitudes towards quality labelling GMP and the needs for quality information are presented. The progress of implementing traceability (schemes) from catch to consumer is covered. Fishermen give their...

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An autobiographical look at the author's growing-up years in the 1940's in Gasport, a small town in Western New York State. Spending summers and holidays with her maternal grandparents surrounded by loving aunts, uncles and cousins, the author captures the tempo of life in a small town as World War II impacts the lives of its residents. Lessons learned through the unconditional love of her grandmother and extended family, the author paines a p...

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A new fiction series based on the childhood of NBA All-Star Bob Lanier introduces L'il Dobber, a third grader whose feet are too big for his body. In this title, L'il D and his friends join in to help the new kid find a cool nickname. Illustrations.

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