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  • The Last Stargazers Extended Excerpt

    The Enduring Story of Astronomy's Vanishing Explorers

    Read the EXCLUSIVE extended excerpt of The Last Stargazers...Humans from the earliest civilizations were spellbound by the night sky—craning their necks each night, they used the stars to orient themselves in the large, strange world around them. Stargazing is a pursuit that continues to fascinate us: from Copernicus to Carl Sagan, astronomers throughout history have spent their lives trying to ... Read more

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  • La transformation des grains

    Series series Agricultures tropicales en poche
    Les céréales et les légumineuses restent la base de l’alimentation, voire l’essentiel de la ration, dans la plupart des pays du Sud. Si l’accroissement de la production répond, en partie, à la hausse de la demande, la conservation et la transformation des produits doivent être améliorés pour réduire les pertes post-récolte. Cet ouvrage aborde plusieurs aspects de la transformation des grains, il ... Read more

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  • Agroécologie : des recherches pour la transition des filières et des territoires

    Series series Matière à débattre et décider
    Face aux défis du changement climatique, de la sécurité alimentaire et de l’épuisement des ressources, l’agroécologie propose plusieurs leviers pour assurer la production agricole tout en préservant l’environnement. Quatre-vingt chercheurs dressent ici un bilan et identifient les nouvelles questions que soulève la transition agroécologique pour la recherche. ... Read more

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  • Les semences

    Series series Agricultures tropicales en poche
    Un guide complet sur la production et la distribution de semences en milieu tropical : aspects techniques et organisation de la production des semences, principes de base de l’amélioration des plantes et de la biologie des semences, gestion des opérations liées à la production, à la récolte et au conditionnement post-récolte des semences. Il traite également des règles de mise en marché des ... Read more

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  • Recherche agronomique et politique agricole

    Jacques Poly, un stratège

    Figure fondatrice de la génétique animale en France et père de la loi sur l’élevage de 1966, Jacques Poly signe en 1978 le rapport « Pour une agriculture plus économe et plus autonome » alors qu’il accède à la direction générale de l’Inra. Fondé sur la confrontation des souvenirs d’acteurs de l’époque et des travaux des historiens, cet ouvrage est une exploration de sa trajectoire hors norme. ... Read more

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  • Le bien-être des animaux d'élevage

    Améliorer le bien-être animal

    by Luc Mounier ...
    Series series Les mémos de Quae
    Ce troisième et dernier fascicule de la série « Le Bien-être des animaux d’élevage » aborde les voies d’amélioration du bien-être des animaux, via l’environnement physique et social de ceux-ci, la gestion intégrée de leur santé, la relation humain-animal, la prise en charge de la douleur, et aussi la bientraitance dans le transport et l’abattage. ... Read more

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  • Faune sauvage, biodiversité et santé, quels défis ?

    Series series Enjeux sciences
    La crise environnementale actuelle s’accompagne d’une crise de la biodiversité, et d’une crise épidémiologique marquée par des émergences de maladies infectieuses nouvelles issues de la faune sauvage et domestique. Existerait-il des liens entre biodiversité et transmission des pathogènes ? Les pertes de biodiversité s’accompagnent-elles d’une augmentation des risques sanitaires infectieux ? A l ... Read more

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  • Les maladies émergentes

    Zika, Ébola, chikungunya… Comprendre ces infections et les prévenir au quotidien

    Zika, grippe A/H1N1, chikungunya, SRAS, Ébola... Nous sommes frappés de plein fouet par l'émergence ou la réémergence de nombreuses maladies infectieuses. Comment expliquer ce phénomène ? Notre mode de vie moderne y est-il pour quelque chose ? À la lumière des grandes épidémies qu'a dû affronter l'Humanité jusqu'ici, à quels scénarios faut-il se préparer pour les années à venir ? Sur quelles armes ... Read more

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  • La situation des marchés des produits agricoles 2022: La géographie du commerce alimentaire et agricole: quelles politiques pour un développement durable?

    L’édition 2022 de La situation des marchés des produits agricoles examine de quelle façon les politiques commerciales fondées sur des approches multilatérales et des approches régionales peuvent permettre de relever les défis actuels du développement durable. Les politiques commerciales relatives à l’alimentation et à l’agriculture doivent avoir pour finalité de protéger la sécurité alimentaire au ... Read more

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  • Errante no campo da razão

    o inédito na história; contribuição para um estudo de história e ecologia

    Este trabalho objetivou realizar um estudo temático das relações da História com a Ecologia, procurando vincular esta análise a um referencial de uma dada sociedade, período e atividade produtiva. Procurei, através deste referencial, aplicar empiricamente em um determinado contexto histórico algumas reflexões teóricas, fruto dessa realidade constatada. ... Read more

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  • Transport Corridors in Africa

    In-depth examination of the inherent tensions and dynamics of transport corridors in Africa: between short-term optics and long-term durability; between regional integration and national interest; between the facilitation of trade and the generation of corridor revenue. The image of the corridor, a central pathway of road and rail carving its way through Africa's interior, has guided the ... Read more

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  • Modern Trends in Research on Steel, Aluminium and Composite Structures

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE XIV INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON METAL STRUCTURES (ICMS2021), POZNAŃ, POLAND, 16-18 JUNE 2021

    Modern Trends in Research on Steel, Aluminium and Composite Structures includes papers presented at the 14th International Conference on Metal Structures 2021 (ICMS 2021, Poznań, Poland, 16-18 June 2021). The 14th ICMS summarised a few years’ theoretical, numerical and experimental research on steel, aluminium and composite structures, and presented new concepts.This book contains six plenary ... Read more

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  • 英単語を英英辞典で覚えよう 技術英検 BASIC

    by license labo ...
    この書籍は、技術英検の合格に必要となる基本的な英英単語を学習しやすいように編集したものです。英英単語とは英単語を英語で説明したもので、いわば英英辞典に近いものになっています。注意としては、英単語の説明において難易度の高い英単語も用いていることもあり、上級者向けとなっています。電子書籍として、いつでもどこでも読むことを前提にできるだけシンプルな本の構成にしており、繰り返し読むことによって効果的に学習ができます。本書が参考書としてお役に立つことを心よりお祈り申し上げます。 ... Read more

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  • Folly of the Wise

    If we analyse and classify human habits and beliefs, we find that man is more superstitious than he is discerning. He is wise and yet, more unwise. From certain perspectives, other creatures are better placed, as unlike man, they do not engage in the mess of right versus wrong and live their lives in harmony with nature.There are so many prevalent misconceptions that one can hardly categorize man ... Read more

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  • A Holter for Parkinson’s Disease Motor Symptoms: STAT-On™

    Edited by Joan Cabestany, Angels Bayés ...
    Series series River Publishers Series in Biotechnology and Medical Research
    A new information and communication technology (ICT) has been deployed in the battle against Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that is both progressive and disabling with significant impact on quality of life. This book explains the experience following from the achieved results in the REMPARK project on Parkinson’s disease management up to the launch of a new medical product to ... Read more

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  • Métodos e técnicas de pesquisa em bacias hidrográficas

    Livro que apresenta uma contribuição para o estudo de bacias hidrográficas no Brasil, em especial ao que se refere aos diferentes métodos e técnicas de pesquisa, atualmente utilizados por professores e pesquisadores da área. Os capítulos foram organizados de modo a abranger aspectos relevantes que envolvem a análise, planejamento e manejo de bacias hidrográficas, focando na aplicação de diferentes ... Read more

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  • Termodinâmica da fratura

    uma nova abordagem do problema da fratura nos sólidos

    A mecânica da fratura é um campo de grande relevância, atestada pela quantidade de abordagens distintas do problema crucial da caracterização do limite último de resistência dos sólidos. Com uma base teórica consistente, este livro inclui ainda a utilização de ferramentas recentes, tais como a Análise de Sensibilidade e o Método dos Elementos de Contorno. ... Read more

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  • Cooking nutritious meals for your dog

    Healthy recipes to keep your furry friend happy and healthy

    Introducing the ultimate guide to cooking nutritious meals for your furry best friend - the book that will change the way you feed your dog forever!We all want our dogs to be healthy, happy, and full of energy. And the secret to achieving that lies in the food we feed them. With so many dog food options available on the market, it can be overwhelming to know what's best for our furry friends. That ... Read more

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  • The Evolution of Geotech - 25 Years of Innovation

    This publication includes 82 technical papers presented at Rocscience International Conference (RIC) 2021, held online on April 20 and 21, 2021. Rocscience created this event to bring geotechnical academics, researchers and practitioners together to exchange ideas as part of celebrating 25 years of the company’s existence.The papers in these proceedings were from keynotes, panel discussions and ... Read more

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  • 欧盟和中国的能源建模报告

    Joint Statement Report Series, #7

    Series Book 7 - Joint Statement Report Series
    This report was prepared by:Peter Børre Eriksen, Lars Møllenbach Bregnbæk, Janos Hethey and Lars Pauli Bornak, Ea Energy AnalysesShi Jingli, Energy Research Institute of the NDRC (ERI)Dai Hongcai, State Grid Energy Research Institute (SGERI) Zhang Lin and Lei Xiaomeng, China Electricity Council (CEC)with contributions and supports from the following researchers: Han Xue and Hui Jingxuan, ERIZhang ... Read more

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  • 3 Quick & Easy Ways to Help a Frightened Cat: A Cat Behavior Guide

    Do you have a cat that struggles with fear and shyness? A cat that hides under the bed and won't come out? A cat that startles easily?What if you felt there were methods to help your cat overcome their fear?This short e-book gives you those methods. You will see your cat gradually increase their confidence. You will feel a closer bond with your kitty friend. You will hear and feel them purr with ... Read more

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  • The Mediterranean Way of Eating

    Evidence for Chronic Disease Prevention and Weight Management

    This book presents evidence-based research that validates the traditional Mediterranean way of eating with respect to health. It offers information about an enjoyable, healthy way of eating that has stood the test of time, along with practical suggestions for incorporating the Mediterranean diet into daily life. The book addresses nutrients found in Mediterranean foods, how they function in the ... Read more

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  • Analog Dialogue, Volume 46, Number 4

    Series Book 4 - Analog Dialogue
    Analog Dialogue -- A Forum for the Exchange of Circuits, Systems, and Software for Real-World Signal Processing Analog Dialogue is the technical magazine of Analog Devices. It discusses products, applications, technology, and techniques for analog, digital and mixed-signal processing. This is Volume 46, Number 4, 2012 ... Read more

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  • Conséquences d'un incendie de forêt dans le bassin versant du Rimbaud

    En août 1990, un incendie a ravagé 8 400 ha de forêt et de maquis dans la partie occidentale du massif des Maures (Var, France) qui est constituée de roches métamorphiques et connaît un climat de type méditerranéen humide. Les équipes de recherche intervenant sur le bassin versant de recherche et expérimental (BVRE) du Réal Collobrier ont étudié les effets de l'incendie sur le couvert végétal, l ... Read more

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