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1912 |
![]() ![]() Author: John R Bowen Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS € 29,90
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![]() ![]() Author: Bowen H. V. (EDT), Mancke Elizabeth (EDT), Reid John G. (EDT) Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr 'This pioneering comparative study of British imperialism in the Atlantic and Indian Ocean worlds draws on the perspectives of British newcomers overseas and their native hosts, metropolitan officials and corporate enterprises, migrants and settlers. Leading scholars examine the divergences and commonalities in the legal and economic regimes that allowed Britain to project imperium across the globe. They explore the nature of sovereignty and law, governance and regulation, diplomacy, military relations and commerce, shedding new light on the processes of expansion that influenced the making of empire. While acknowledging the distinctions and divergences in imperial endeavours in Asia and the Americas - not least in terms of the size of indigenous populations, technical and cultural differences, and approaches to indigenous polities - this book argues that these differences must be seen in the context of what Britons overseas shared, including constitutional principles, claims of sovereignty, disciplinaryregimes and military attitudes'-- € 122,40
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![]() ![]() Author: Owen Jo Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd Management Stripped Bare is a valuable, everyday tool for managers based on Jo Owen's 20 years of working with some of the best, and worst, businesses in the world. Refreshingly honest, Owen provides realistic advice on universal management challenges such as bad meetings, boring presentations, difficult bosses, political intrigue, unreasonable goals and inadequate resources. He has mapped out which management approaches consistently work and which do not. Focusing on experience rather than theory, Management Stripped Bare cuts through the usual hype and rhetoric to help make sense of business and ensure the readers' corporate survival. € 19,10
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![]() ![]() Author: Lowenstein John H. Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr 'Classical dynamics is one of the cornerstones of advanced education in physics and applied mathematics, with applications across engineering, chemistry, and biology. In this book, the author uses a concise and pedagogical style to cover all the topics necessary for a graduate-level course in dynamics based on Hamiltonian methods. Readers are introduced to the impressive advances in the field during the second half of the twentieth-century, including KAM theory and deterministic chaos. Essential to thesedevelopments are some exciting ideas from modern mathematics, which are introduced carefully and selectively. Core concepts and techniques are discussed, together with numerous concrete examples to illustrate key principles'-- € 54,90
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![]() ![]() Author: Bowen John R. Publisher: Mit Pr In the United States and in Europe, politicians, activists, and even some scholars argue that Islam is incompatible with Western values and that we put ourselves at risk if we believe that Muslim immigrants can integrate into our society. Norway's Anders Behring Breivik took this argument to its extreme and murderous conclusion in July 2011. Meanwhile in the United States, state legislatures' efforts to ban the practice of Islamic law, or sharia, are gathering steam--despite a notable lack of evidence that sharia poses any real threat. In Blaming Islam, John Bowen uncovers the myths about Islam and Muslim integration into Western society, with a focus on the histories, policy, and rhetoric associated with Muslim immigration in Europe, the British experiment with sharia law for Muslim domestic disputes, and the claims of European and American writers that Islam threatens the West. Most important, he shows how exaggerated fears about Muslims misread history, misunderstand multiculturalism's aims, and reveal the opportunism of right wing parties who draw populist support by blaming Islam. € 18,10
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![]() ![]() Author: Gurney Ivor, Rosenberg Isaac, Owen Wilfred, Stallworthy Jon (EDT), Potter Jane (EDT) Publisher: Penguin Classics An essential new collection of poetry from the First World War. This indispensable anthology brings together the works of three major poets from the First World War. Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) was a classical music composer and poet who published two volumes of poems, Severn and Somme and War's Embers. Wilfred Owen's (1893- 1918) realistic poetry is remarkable for its details of war and combat. Isaac Rosenberg's (1890-1918) Poems from the Trenches is widely considered one of the finest examples of war poetry from the period. Carefully selected by Jon Stallworthy, a professor emeritus of English at the University of Oxford, these poems comprise a landmark publication that reflects the disparate experiences of war through the voices of the soldiers themselves. € 17,00
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![]() ![]() Author: Owen Jo Publisher: Capstone Ltd Let's face it, if you want to get ahead in business you cannot avoid people management – but we're often promoted because we're good at what we do, not because we display great management skills. We owe it to the people we manage to read up on the subject and get skilled! Luckily Jo Owen has laid out 50 essential lessons we need to learn to become the best manager we can be. Jo has studied what makes a good manager everywhere from British soap powder companies, to inner city schools and Japanese banks. So whether becoming a manager has brought out the inner dictator in you or left you feeling painfully awkward, Management Rules will have you relaxed, confident and effective in no time. € 21,40
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![]() ![]() Author: Lowenthal Ambur, Werner Joe (ILT) Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd Young Shirley Walker can't stand any type of cake but keeps trying different kinds in the hopes of finding one she will like, until her grandmother convinces her that if she wants the right cake, she will have to make it herself. € 14,40
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![]() ![]() Author: Onwubiko Cyril, Owens Thomas John Publisher: Igi Global This collection of nineteen articles on information security showcases current scholarship in computer and network security with a focus on the development of situationally aware systems and practices. The volume is divided into sections covering principles of situational awareness and network defense, security methods, and situationally aware applications, and individual essays address topics such as designing information systems for situational awareness, sensor fusion for security incident analysis, en-route filtering against false data injection attacks in wireless networks, and tools and metrics for the optimization of enterprise network defense systems. Chapters include abstracts, illustrations, notes, and references and a volume-wide compilation of reading resources is provided. Contributors are academics in computer science from US, European, and Indian institutions. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) € 180,20
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1911 |
![]() ![]() Author: Owen John, Parks Tom (NRT) Publisher: Echristian Written by John Owen, one of the best known of the Puritans. In The Mortification of Sin, John Owen insisted on the importance of the Christian dealing effectively with their sinful tendencies and attitudes. He believed that God, through his Word and Spirit, had provided the guidelines and the power for this to be achieved. Owen effectively dismisses various excuses for not engaging in self scrutiny and yet avoids the current trend of self absorption. In so doing he provides principles to help believers live lives of holiness. As with all of Owen's writings, continues to be widely read and greatly appreciated to this day. € 14,80
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![]() ![]() Author: Pitzer Donald E., Jones Darryl D. (PHT), Owen Jane Blaffer (FRW), Weinzapfel Connie (FRW) Publisher: Indiana Univ Pr New Harmony Then and Now is a photographic and historic celebration of two of America's great Utopian communities located in New Harmony, Indiana. The Harmonists, started by George Rapp, labored to provide physical, intellectual, and spiritual wealth for its members. Ten years later, the Owenites, founded by Robert Owen and his partner William Maclure, settled there, intent on improving humanity through innovations in social theory, educational systems, and discoveries in natural science. Though Owen's communal experiment would not endure, a new social frontier prospered. Today, New Harmony remains a haven of promise, a village that honors its progressive heart. Intellectuals as well as artisans are drawn to this place of science and spirit. € 36,10
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![]() ![]() Author: Hitt David, Garriott Owen, Kerwin Joe, Hickam Homer H. (FRW) Publisher: Bison Books As the United States and the Soviet Union went from exploring space to living in it, a space station was conceived as the logical successor to the Apollo moon program. But between conception and execution stood the vastness of space itself, to say nothing of the monumental technological challenges. Homesteading Space, by two of Skylab's own astronauts and a NASA journalist, tells the dramatic story of America's first space station from beginning to fiery end. Homesteading Space is much more than a story of technological and scientific success; it is also an absorbing, sometimes humorous, often inspiring account of the determined, hardworking individuals who shepherded the program through a near-disastrous launch, a heroic rescue, an exhausting study of Comet Kohoutek, and the lab's ultimate descent into the Indian Ocean. Featuring the unpublished in-flight diary of astronaut Alan Bean, the book is replete with the personal recollections and experiences of the Skylab crew and those who worked with them in training, during the mission, and in bringing them safely home. € 25,10
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![]() ![]() Author: Owens Rick, Furniss Jo-Ann, Davis Vaginal, Bonami Francesco, Zahm Olivier Publisher: Random House Inc This luxurious large-format book documents the work of the American designer Rick Owens, a transformational figure in contemporary fashion. Defiantly antifashion, Rick Owens's honest and intensely personal approach to craft has ironically produced some of the most sublime fashion of the last two decades, propelling him to the front ranks of the international avant-garde. Established in 1994, Owens's subversive designs have now become some of the most critically admired in the Paris collections. Distinguished by an aesthetic that the designer has himself described as “grunge meets glamour,” this gritty elegance-tempered by a remarkable restraint-has won him a fanatical international following, with admirers ranging from Kate Moss to Courtney Love to Terence Koh. Debuting in New York in 2002 and relocating to Paris the following year, Owens cultivates an elusive appeal-without any express advertising-that has developed into something like an empire. Designed by Owens himself, this volume is full of monumental images detailing all aspects of the designer's work and sensibility. The visual narrative of this book provides an instructive look at the process of design from an artist who is at once comfortable with innovation and respectful of traditional approaches. € 131,80
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![]() ![]() Author: Bowen John R. Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr Can Islam Be French? is an anthropological examination of how Muslims are responding to the conditions of life in France. Following up on his book Why the French Don't Like Headscarves, John Bowen turns his attention away from the perspectives of French non-Muslims to focus on those of the country's Muslims themselves. Bowen asks not the usual question--how well are Muslims integrating in France?--but, rather, how do French Muslims think about Islam? In particular, Bowen examines how French Muslims are fashioning new Islamic institutions and developing new ways of reasoning and teaching. He looks at some of the quite distinct ways in which mosques have connected with broader social and political forces, how Islamic educational entrepreneurs have fashioned niches for new forms of schooling, and how major Islamic public actors have set out a specifically French approach to religious norms. All of these efforts have provoked sharp responses in France and from overseas centers of Islamic scholarship, so Bowen also looks closely at debates over how--and how far--Muslims should adapt their religious traditions to these new social conditions. He argues that the particular ways in which Muslims have settled in France, and in which France governs religions, have created incentives for Muslims to develop new, pragmatic ways of thinking about religious issues in French society. € 23,40
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![]() ![]() Author: Brown Michael E. (EDT), Cote Owen R. (EDT), Lynn-Jones Sean M. (EDT), Miller Steven E. (EDT) Publisher: Mit Pr In recent years, a new wave of scholarship has argued that democracies have unique advantages that enable them to compete vigorously in international politics. Challenging long-held beliefs--some of which go back to Thucydides' account of the clash between democratic Athens and authoritarian Sparta--that democracy is a liability in the harsh world of international affairs, many scholars now claim that democracies win most of their wars. [This research suggests that democracies emerge victorious because they prudently choose to fight wars that they can win, and because they can marshal more resources, make better decisions, and muster public support for their military campaigns.] Critics counter that democracy itself makes little difference in war and that other factors, such as overall power, determine whether a country tastes victory or defeat. In some cases, such as the Vietnam War, democracy may even have contributed to defeat.The book includes crucial contributions to the debate over democracy and military victory, presenting important theoretical, conceptual, and empirical arguments. € 9,40
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![]() ![]() Author: Owen Jones Publisher: VERSO In modern Britain, the working class has become an object of fear and ridicule. From Little Britain's Vicky Pollard to the demonization of Jade Goody, media and politicians alike dismiss as feckless, criminalized and ignorant a vast, underprivileged swathe of society whose members have become stereotyped by one, hate-filled word: chavs. In this groundbreaking investigation, Owen Jones explores how the working class has gone from “salt of the earth” to “scum of the earth.” Exposing the ignorance and prejudice at the heart of the chav caricature, one based on the media's inexhaustible obsession with an indigent white underclass, he portrays a far more complex reality. Moving through Westminster's lobbies and working-class communities from Dagenham to Dewsbury Moor, Jones reveals the increasing poverty and desperation of communities made precarious by wrenching social and industrial change, and all but abandoned by the aspirational, society-fragmenting policies of Thatcherism and New Labour. The chav stereotype, he argues, is used by governments as a convenient figleaf to avoid genuine engagement with social and economic problems, and to justify widening inequality. Based on a wealth of original research, and wide-ranging interviews with media figures, political opinion-formers and workers, Chavs is a damning indictment of the media and political establishment, and an illuminating, disturbing portrait of inequality and class hatred in modern Britain. € 17,80
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![]() ![]() Author: Piper John, Carson D. A., Strachan Owen (EDT), Mathis David (EDT) Publisher: Crossway Books 'Dr. D.A. Carson beautifully blends his love for pastoral ministry and scholarship in a series of short arguments. Like Piper, he shares his journey and the 'providential twists' that have contributed to his life as a scholar. Most helpful are the lessons that Carson sets forth for the scholar as pastor. He encourages scholars to guard against an ivory tower mentality. As such, the encouragement includes immersion in the real world. Carson encourages scholars to steer clear from the deadly 'seduction of applause' which may come from publishing house and wide readership as well as a close circle of friends...the author encourages scholars to fight what he calls a 'common disjunction' between the 'objective study of Scripture and devotional reading.' Of course, he encourages scholars to critically engage with the text, but he also encourages meaningful times of devotion. Scholars must tremble before God's Word (Isa. 66:2)...[In] a fitting conclusion, David Mathis points readers to Jesus, the supreme example of a pastor-scholar: 'Jesus, the God-man, is the ultimate model of engaging both heart and head, not compromising either for the other.' This indeed is the aim of the editors, namely, for scholarship and pastoral ministry to point to Jesus and his gospel.The Pastor as Scholar and the Scholar as Pastor is a refreshing and liberating book, especially for any pastor who takes scholarship seriously. For pastors who have grown weary of scholarship and have pushed the hard work of exegesis to the margins of their ministry - this book will be a challenging, yet helpful antidote that will benefit not only the pastor, but the people he is called to shepherd' -- Amazon.com. € 11,10
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![]() ![]() Author: Komives Susan R., Dugan John P., Owen Julie E., Slack Craig, Wagner Wendy Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub 'This is a comprehensive handbook provides essential research, theoretical framing, and practical guidance to help higher education practitioners develop, advance, and sustain a student leadership program. This new and thoroughly revised edition introduces a model for designing and executing any student leadership program, which will serve as a framing device for the book. This model covers: Foundations of Leadership Education, Program Design, Program Context, and Program Delivery. In addition, the book includes a rich, organized array of further recommended resources that will be connected to elements in various chapters.'-- € 51,40
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![]() ![]() Author: Rowen Michelle, Gray Ava, Strong Jory, Leigh Lora Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Four all-new stories of primitive desire- with a never-before- published novella of the Breeds. #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh returns to her sensual world of the Breeds in an all-new novella that explores just how savage, and how far, a man is willing to go in the name of desire. Plus three other stories of irresistible passions from three masters of hot paranormal romance. € 14,30
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![]() ![]() Author: Anderson Jennifer Joline, Lobby Mackenzie, Freedman Lew, Owens Thomas S., Roselius J. Chris, McDougall Chros Publisher: Abdo Group € 271,00
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2011 |
![]() ![]() Author: Bowen Marjorie Publisher: Gargoyle Nell'oscuro periodo della caccia alle streghe, Dirk Renswoude, un misterioso giovane che vive in un monastero ad Anversa dove studia e pratica in segreto magia nera, un giorno riceve una visita inaspettata che gli cambierà la vita. L'incontro con Thierry, e la scoperta di avere in comune con lui tendenze malefiche e sete di dominio, lo portano ad abbandonare la sua dimora per approfondire gli studi proibiti in grandi università come Basilea e Francoforte. I due studenti vivono in simbiosi e si esercitano con più o meno successo nelle arti magiche fino a lambire le più alte sfere del potere. Tuttavia, a causa di innumerevoli tentennamenti, tradimenti, ricatti e intrighi di corte, i due occultisti si perdono di vista per dieci lunghi anni. Quando si ritroveranno niente sembrerà più come prima. Una serie di terribili colpi di scena rivelerà la malvagità e la verità sui personaggi più potenti della Chiesa e dell'Impero Romano d'Occidente. Prefazione di Fabrizio Forni. € 14,50
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1910 |
![]() ![]() Author: Wister Owen, Pruden John (NRT) Publisher: Tantor Media Inc A strong, silent stranger rides into the lawless lands of the western frontier, battles horse thieves, deals with unyielding scoundrels, and wins the heart of a schoolmarm. Owen Wister's 1902 classic-the first great novel of the American West-is rich in moral drama and vernacular wit. His hero-like knights of old-lives by an enduring code of chivalry and is governed by quiet courage and a deep sense of honor.Set in the vast Wyoming territory, this masterpiece helped establish the code of the West and its stereotypical characters: the genteel but brave cowboy, the pretty spinster from back East, and villains beyond redemption. The novel is also on record for incorporating the first known 'shootout' in American literature.In 1977, The Virginian was voted by the Western American Writers as the greatest western novel of all time. Brimming with action, romance, and atmosphere, it remains a classic of frontier fiction. € 35,50
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![]() ![]() Author: Owen John Publisher: Stl Distribution North Amer € 17,90
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![]() ![]() Author: Jones Jeffrey Owen, Meyer Peter Publisher: St Martins Pr For more than a century, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance has been a central part of the American Experience. And perhaps because of its ubiquity, this simple flag salute has served not only as a unifying ritual but also as a lightning rod for bitter controversy. Congress's 1954 decision to add “under God” to the Pledge has made it the focus of three U.S. Supreme Court cases and at least one other landmark appellate decision. The debate continues today, but along with it exists a widely held admiration and support for this simple affirmation of our shared patriotism. As Jeffrey Owen Jones and Peter Meyer show in their illuminating history, this brief salute to the flag has had an almost magical power to galvanize people's deepest feelings and beliefs about who we are and ought to be as a nation. In that sense, the story of the Pledge of Allegiance is the story of America and the American people. € 27,70
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![]() ![]() Author: Tassie Geoffrey John, Owens Lawrence Stewart Publisher: Golden House Pubns Advocating a holistic approach to archeology, this field guide to excavation methodology describes best practices for site excavation and documentation. Detailed procedures for site evaluation, grid system creation, excavation of different types of sites, site management, surveying, report writing, archiving, and post-excavation assessment are included. Around 250 checklists, tables, diagrams, and photographs supplement the text which is directed towards students, field directors, excavators, and others in the field. An accompanying CD-ROM provides recording forms, a diameter chart, and an abridged version of the field guide. Tassie has 20 years of experience in archaeological fieldwork and is an associate lecturer at the University of Winchester, UK. Owens is head physical anthropologist for the Ychsma project at Pachacamac, Peru. Distributed in North America by David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) € 74,80
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![]() ![]() Author: Watson Ross (ILT), Barnes Owen, Bligh Alan, French John, Gausman Andrea Publisher: Fantasy Flight Pub Inc € 58,60
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![]() ![]() Author: Brown Michael E. (EDT), Cote Owen R. Jr. (EDT), Lynn-Jones Sean M. (EDT), Miller Steven E. (EDT) Publisher: Mit Pr Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, scholars and policy analysts in national security have turned their attention to terrorism, considering not only how to prevent future attacks but also the roots of the problem. This book offers some of the latest research in terrorism studies. The contributors examine the sources of contemporary terrorism, discussing the impact of globalization, the influence of religious beliefs, and the increasing dissatisfaction felt by the world's powerless. They consider the strategies and motivations of terrorists, offering contending perspectives on whether or not terrorists can be said to achieve their goals; explore different responses to the threat of terrorism, discussing such topics as how the United States can work more effectively with its allies: and contemplate the future of al-Qaida, asking if its networked structure is an asset or a liability. The essays in Contending with Terrorism address some of the central topics in the analysis of contemporary terrorism. They promise to guide future policy and inspire further research into one of the most important security issues of the twenty-first century. 'It is hard to be stimulating and instructive on a subject that has held as much attention as has terrorism for a decade and more. But the essays in this volume combine those characteristics for the benefit of students and experts alike. The reader will come away with valuable new insights and perspectives.'---Philip B. Heymann, James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Harvard Law School, author of Terrorism, Freedom, and Security This collection of compelling analyses of the causes of extremist violence, terrorist strategies, and concepts for countering terrorism will be of great value to both nonspecialists and students seeking incisive introductions to these vexing issues and to officials looking for creative policy options.'---Stephen J. Flanagan, Henry A. Kissinger Chair in International Security, Center for Strategic and International Studies, co-editor of Strategic Challenges: America's Global Security Agenda. € 30,60
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![]() ![]() Author: Owen John M. IV Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr Some blame the violence and unrest in the Muslim world on Islam itself, arguing that the religion and its history is inherently bloody. Others blame the United States, arguing that American attempts to spread democracy by force have destabilized the region, and that these efforts are somehow radical or unique. Challenging these views, The Clash of Ideas in World Politics reveals how the Muslim world is in the throes of an ideological struggle that extends far beyond the Middle East, and how struggles like it have been a recurring feature of international relations since the dawn of the modern European state. John Owen examines more than two hundred cases of forcible regime promotion over the past five centuries, offering the first systematic study of this common state practice. He looks at conflicts between Catholicism and Protestantism between 1520 and the 1680s; republicanism and monarchy between 1770 and 1850; and communism, fascism, and liberal democracy from 1917 until the late 1980s. He shows how regime promotion can follow regime unrest in the eventual target state or a war involving a great power, and how this can provoke elites across states to polarize according to ideology. Owen traces how conflicts arise and ultimately fade as one ideology wins favor with more elites in more countries, and he demonstrates how the struggle between secularism and Islamism in Muslim countries today reflects broader transnational trends in world history. € 47,80
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![]() ![]() Author: Joanne Owen Publisher: ORION CHILDREN'S Everything changes for orphaned Jan when his beloved uncle, Gustav?anatomist, natural scientist and aspiring alchemist?enlists his help in a quest to create a life-generating serum. To test the serum, they must follow a set of ancient instructions and play a dangerous game of bringing the inanimate to life... When Gustav dies suddenly, it's up to Jan to continue his work, but little does he know that his beautiful, calculating aunt dreams of using the serum for her own purposes?eternal life. Under the façade of her grief, she convinces Jan they must move from Vienna to Prague, and when she mysteriously disappears, Jan searches for her. In the plague ridden ghettos and the court of the mad Emperor Rudolf, he must pit his wits against an extraordinary cast of characters and events. His only ally is Zuzana, a girl with secrets of her own. Set against the vivid backdrop of 16th century Prague and the equally breathtaking Vienna, a magical, historical adventure. € 18,90
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![]() ![]() Author: Bishop Stephen C. (EDT), Axford Roger F. E. (EDT), Nicholas Frank W. (EDT), Owen John B. (EDT) Publisher: Cab Intl This third edition reference reviews a broad range of infectious diseases in farm animals. It also offers guidance in the form of basic information of the disciplines that support breeding for disease resistance. The new edition is updated and includes a new chapter on viral diseases in salmonids. The three primary sections are principles and methods, viruses and transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, bacteria, and parasites and vectors. Editors are Bishop (Roslin Institute and Royal School of Veterinary Studies, UK), Nicholas (animal science, U. of Sydney, Australia, and Oxford) and Owen (emeritus, agriculture and forest sciences, U. of Wales, UK). A total of 23 contributors are represented in the book. Distributed in the U.S. by Stylus Publishing. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) € 200,10
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