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Dieses Werk aus dem Jahre 1903 hatte zum Zweck, die Literatur über Bemastung und Takelung von Segelschiffen, die durch die aufkommende Dampfschifffahrt langsam in Vergessenheit geriet, in die Gegenwart fortzuführen und auf den akuellen Stand zu bringen. Middendorf war seinerzeit Direktor des Germanischen Lloyds. Diese verantwortungsvolle Position hat das akribisch verfasste und reich bebilderte Buch deutlich beeinflusst: Es sollte ursprünglich...

With the ability to undergo both mitosis and meiosis, germ cells give rise to gametes and serve as the link between generations in sexually reproducing organisms. This collection reviews the biology of germ cells in metazoans, describing the undifferentiated state of germline stem cells, and more.

San Diego's police department is writing off the merciless shooting of a doting Chicano family man as another gang-related execution in the county's endless crossborder drug wars. So if the weak and vulnerable are to get any measure of justice, disillusioned ex-cop Dan Paige must rekindle his investigative skills to solve a complex case that will surely place him squarely in harm's way. He may be in pole position to right a horrible wrong... ...

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The sequel to Out of Control, this book follows Ivey through her eighth grade year and the trials and tribulations of being a teen in today's society

Autoren aus unterschiedlichen Disziplinen und Kulturkreisen stellen in 57 realen Fallstudien die vielfachen Facetten der internationalen Unternehmenstätigkeit vor. Ziel ist es, den Studierenden die praktische Anwendbarkeit des theoretischen Wissens zu vermitteln. Die didaktisch geschickt aufbereiteten Fallstudien decken dabei die zentralen Bereiche des Internationalen Managements ab: - Ausgewählte Aspekte des Außenhandels, - Internationale We...

A detailed examination of the Catholic Church's remarkable failure to protect its primary source of income: the Sunday collections. The phenomenon of Sunday collection embezzlement in the Catholic Church in America (the focus of this book) ultimately owes its existence to a decades-old decision on the part of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to shun the Church-wide implementation of readily available, low-cost procedures that would virt...

The first ever biography of this pioneer of comedy, written with the full co-operation of his wife and family. Mike Myers thinks he was 'a genius', while John Cleese regards him as 'a true cultural icon'. He was an architect of British comedy, paving the way for Monty Python, and then became a major Hollywood star, forever remembered as Igor in Young Frankenstein. A pioneer of comedy, he died aged only 48.

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The Pre-Exam fast Review for the USMLE® Step 2 CS is a concise, straight to the point book including many mnemonics and diagrams to provide focused quick review before the exam and help save time during the test.

A rigorous but nontechnical treatment of major topics in urban economics.

Today's mission, Commander, is revenge. And may God have mercy on your soul." Even the ordinary sort of war is awful enough- people die, resources are wasted, and the survivors are scarred forever. But when unstoppable force comes up against an indomitable will to resist and the nukes begin to fly, well... Does war have a purpose? Or is it all just a meaningless blood-drenched spasm? When you're outfitted with thermonuclear weapons and you and...

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A collection of over 100 logic, word and number puzzles to excite, entertain and exercise your brain!

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With excerpts from international specialists in the field of neurobiology, this book presents state of the art research on the neurobiological aspects of depression. It discusses opioid and endocannabinoid systems and depression and explores other sources for depression provided by research in biochemistry, molecular biology, and genomics. Topics covered include genetic factors of depression, monoaminergic pathways and depression, serotonergic...

Avro Aircraft - One of the early manufacturers of Great Britain, during the 20th. Century. A comprehensive study of this British manufacturer. Containing around four hundred and fifty seven individual aircraft details. Around two hundred and eighty eight pictures and with around eighty nine plan diagrams details. Containing around four hundred and fifty seven individual aircraft details. Including around two hundred and eighty eight pictures a...

One of the early pioneering aviation companies of Great Britain, during the early part of the 20th. century. A comprehensive study of this British manufacturer. Containing around six hundred and nineteen individual aircraft details. Around three hundred and eight pictures and one hundred and sixteen plan diagrams.

This book outlines a methodology for viewing multiple generations of African Americans, specifically those who were called or called themselves Negro, Colored, Black, or African American (NCBAA). Within this framework, African Americans of varying ages describe their lives and educational experiences, allowing researchers to address a variety of questions: How are social and political contexts woven into the interpretation of life and educatio...