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Scotland (9780756661267)

Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, Eyewitness Travel Guide: Scotland will lead you straight to the best attractions this wild country has to offer. Discover Scotland region by region; from the culturally diverse and architecturally magnificent Glasgow to the peerless beauty of the highlands. Eyewitness Travel Guide: Scotland provides tips every visitor needs, from where to walk with Reindeers to how to tread the Malt whisky trail, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants, and nightlife in each region for all budgets. There are 3D cutaways and floor-plans of all the must-see sites plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns of Scotland. With up-to-date information on getting around by boat, bus, or steam train and all the sights listed town by town, Eyewitness Travel Guide: Scotland explores the country's castles, lochs, fishing hot spots and famous golf courses, focusing on the best scenic routes from which t...

The Physiology of Flowering Plants (9780521664851)

This latest edition of The Physiology of Flowering Plants has been completely updated to cover the explosion of interest in plant biology. A whole-plant approach has been used to produce an integrated view of plant function, covering both the fundamentals of whole plant physiology and the latest developments in molecular biology. New developments in molecular techniques are explained within practical applications such as genetically modified plants. The book further examines: * photosynthesis, respiration, plant growth and development * nutrition, water relations, photomorphogenesis and stress physiology * function, with particular attention to adaptations to different habitats. Each chapter is fully referenced with suggestions for complementary reading including references to original research papers. The Physiology of Flowering Plants is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in plant biology. Product detail...

Perry Rhodan Neo Episoden 181-190 (9783957951441)

Das Jahr 2058: Nach den umwälzenden Ereignissen in fernen Bereichen der Milchstraße konzentrieren sich Perry Rhodan und seine Gefährten auf die Erde und deren Probleme. Gemeinsam arbeiten die Menschen daran, die Verwüstungen der Vergangenheit zu beseitigen. Die Terranische Union wächst weiter zusammen. Dann greifen unbekannte Außerirdische die Mondbasis an. Die Aliens sind offenbar unsichtbar und verfügen über eine hochstehende Technologie. Schnell wird klar: Hinter ihrem Vorstoß steckt die sogenannte Allianz - mit ihren Helfern haben es die Menschen zu tun, seit sie ihre ersten Schritte ins All unternommen haben. Auf der Erde und in den Tiefen der Milchstraße tobt ein kosmischer Konflikt, der seit vielen Jahrtausenden geführt wird. Die Menschheit muss um ihre Zukunft kämpfen ... Die nächste Staffel von PERRY RHODAN NEO - "Die Allianz" umfasst die Romane 181 bis 190. Spannende Space Opera in den Tiefen der Milchstraße! Pr...

Akademie X : Lessons in Art + Life (9780714867366)

Assembled from the wisdom of 36 legendary art teachers - all of them artists or critics at the top of their field - Akademie X: Lessons in Art + Life is an ideal curriculum for the aspiring artist. Each of the book's "tutors" has provided a unique lesson that aims to provoke, inspire and stimulate the aspiring artist. These lessons cover some combination of the following: technical advice (e.g. don't make a sculpture bigger than your studio door), assignments (some of which will take five minutes to complete, others five years), tips for avoiding creative ruts (including suggestions for mind-expanding materials to read, watch or listen to), principles of careful looking (demonstrated with images of artworks, photographs, films or even billboard advertisements), advice on the daily practice of art (how to balance time alone in the studio with building an artistic community), career pointers (how to prepare for a studio visit from a curator or gallerist) and personal a...

Maine Coon Cats (9780764134029)

This large, native American cat is currently one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Here in one volume is virtually everything a pet owner needs to know about the Maine Coon. This heavily illustrated book avoids technical language while offering sound advice and reliable information to current and soon-to-be pet owners. Written by animal specialists, veterinarians, and trainers, the titles in this series focus on pets of all kinds--different dog and cat breeds, birds, fish, reptiles, small animals, yard animals, and even exotic pets. All Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art. Product details Format Paperback | 96 pages ...

How to Find Fulfilling Work (9781447202288)

The desire for fulfilling work is one of the great aspirations of our age and this inspirational book reveals how one might make it a reality. It explores the competing claims we face for money and status while doing something meaningful and in tune with our talents. Drawing on wisdom about work that is to be found in sociology, psychology, history and philosophy, Roman Krznaric sets out a practical and innovative guide to negotiating the labyrinth of choices, overcoming the fear of change, and finding a career that makes you thrive. One in the new series of books from The School of Life, launched May 2012: How to Stay Sane by Philippa Perry How to Find Fulfilling Work by Roman Krznaric How to Worry Less About Money by John Armstrong How to Change the World by John-Paul Flintoff How to Thrive in the Digital Age by Tom Chatfield How to Think More About Sex by Alain de Botton Product details ...

Guide to Assessment Scales in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder : Second Edition (9781907673153)

A comprehensive guide to the assessment scales, interviews, and questionnaires for ADHD for children, adolescence, and adults. Written by world-renowned experts in psychiatry, specifically in ADHD. Dr Conners' work in this book is invaluable as he is the author of the most widely used assessment scales in the field. A follow-up of the 2003 first edition of the Guide to Assessment Scales in Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (also written by Dr Conners and Dr Kollins) Concise analysis of the most useful and popular scales assessing ADHD for children, adolescents, and adults. Explains how to most effectively use the top assessment scales in ADHD for children and adults in the context of a clinical practice Expert commentaries highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each scale, in addition to providing a discussion on how and when to administer them. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly studied and diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children,...