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Las crisis políticas y económicas: Nuevos escenarios internacionales es una obra que recoge las reflexiones que fueron objeto de un interesante Seminario que, bajo el mismo título, se desarrolló en la primavera de 2013 en la Universidad de Granada. El libro, como el Seminario que le dio vida,...

When should we make use of the criminal law? Crimes, Harms, and Wrongs offers a philosophical analysis of the nature and ethical limits of criminalisation. The authors explore the scope of harm-based prohibitions, proscriptions of offensive behaviour, and 'paternalistic' prohibitions aimed at preventing...

Mathematical and computational biology is playing an increasingly important role in the biological sciences. This science brings forward unique challenges, many of which are, at the moment, beyond the theoretical techniques available. Developmental biology, due to its complexity, has lagged somewhat...

The European School of Oncology came into existence to respond to a need for informa­ tion, education and training in the field of the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. There are two main reasons why such an initiative was considered necessary. Firstly, the teaching of oncology requires a rigorously...

This book discusses the main mechanical features of masonry buildings and the peculiarities that affect their structural behaviour. It also examines technical information regarding accidents that have occurred in recent years in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, along with the historical records...

"There will always persist in my mind the sound of dead leaves crunching under my feet and that wisp of warm air that caressed my face like invisible hands. I walked a few steps and simply fell to the ground without life”. This may well be the end of a novel, but on Despair Avenue, it...

Alberto is a very peculiar sparrow. He spends hours cleaning and fluffing his feathers every day until he is shiny. Alberto thinks it is extremely important to always look perfect. His fame is so big that birds from all kinds and from everywhere around the world go to his sequoia school to attend...

Begin transmission . . . Running weekly from May 2016 to April 2017, The Canister X Transmission was sent via email to readers worldwide. Every week, readers received updates straight from A.P. Fuchs that were meant to entertain, educate, and inform. The newsletter covered four main topics: Weekly...

El señor de la lluvia se acerca, y junto a él vienen la tormenta, la oscuridad y las sombras. Pronto se habrá adueñado de todo, a menos que el cónclave lo impida: una reunión de súcubos e íncubos dispuesta a todo para mantener el equilibrio. Y, entre ambos, Yuri, un hombre que ha entregado...

Aging is a natural phenomenon that is peculiar to all living things. However, accumulating findings indicate that senescence could be postponed or prevented by certain approaches. Substantial evidence has emerged supporting the possibility of radical human health and lifespan extension, in particular...

This book reveals powerful techniques that can help you live your life to the fullest. Follow the simple recommendations at the end of every chapter, and you will learn the importance of your body’s ‘frequency’ – your body’s energy field or vibration – as well as taking care...

The issue of the relationship between cognition and motor processes can be - and has been - raised at different levels of analysis. At the neurophysiological level it refers to the interactions between afferent and efferent information. At the neurological and neuropsychological level it relates to...

"A fascinating look inside the complexities and enjoyment of skiing. For every skier, from the beginner to the Olympic Gold Medalist, this book provides a treasure of information." -PAUL MAJOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, U.S. SKI TEAM "I was delighted to learn from this interesting book...

Precision agriculture is based on the ability to identify inter and intra-field variability and to use this information for more targeted crop management. By using resources more efficiently, precision agriculture can make agriculture more productive and sustainable. This volume reviews the key elements...