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| Title: (Mis)reading of Kurt Vonnegut |
| By (author): Said Mentak |
| ISBN10-13: 1616685956 : 9781616685959 |
| When the fictional is fused with the real, the theoretical with the practical, and the line demarcating these spheres of knowledge is blurred there should be a new understanding of the function of literature in post-modern times. The book provides an essential practice of understanding postmodernism fiction by minutely tackling the work of one of the most widely read among the few grandmasters of American letters, Kurt Vonnegut, whose masterpieces, Cat's Cradle, Slaughterhouse-Five, and Breakfast of Champions, are dealt with in a postmodernist vein. The work raises questions as to the validity of traditional interpretation of a writer who has added the fantastic to the amazing fusion of reality and fiction without losing the Vonnegut touch. |
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| Introduction; The Subject & the Social or Historical Reality; The Subject &/or Language; Cat's Cradle : What's New in the Wor(l)d Game; Slaughterhouse-Five: What is Really Going on?; Breakfast of Champions and Wampeters, Foma & Granfalloons: in What Sense is Life Fiction?; Conclusion; Index. |
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Pages: 225
Size: 180x260mm
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| Published: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US) - February 2011 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Literature: history & criticism : Science fiction |
| List Price: 247.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 1 of: 18085 |
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| Title: (NON) Conventional Approaches Applied to the Study of Brazilian Aquifers |
| By (author): Daniel Marcos Bonotto, Edson Gomes de Oliveira |
| ISBN10-13: 1616687703 : 9781616687700 |
| The Earth's water is always in movement, and the water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Thus, the water cycle describes the processes that drive the movement of water throughout the hydrosphere, whilst a reservoir represents the water contained in different steps within the cycle. In general, there is a relationship between the mineral composition of natural water and that of the solid minerals with which the water has been in contact. This relationship may be comparatively simple and uncomplicated, as in the case of an aquifer receiving direct recharge by rainfall and from which water is discharged without contacting any other aquifer or other water. This book discusses how different techniques can be utilised to investigate the water movement in different aquifer systems occurring in Brazil. |
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| Introduction; Traditional & Non-Conventional Tools for Investigating the Groundwater Movement; Hydraulic Conductivity at Analandia Municipality; U-Hydrogeochemistry in Guarani Aquifer; Conclusion; Index. |
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Pages: 65
Size: 155x230mm
Illustrations: tables, graphs, diagrams
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| Published: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US) - February 2011 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Drought & water supply |
| List Price: 61.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 1 |
| Title: 2 of: 18085 |
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| Title: (Participatory) Action Research |
| Sub-title: Principles, Approaches and Applications |
| Edited by: Joseph Calder, Jacob Foletta |
| ISBN10-13: 1536130419 : 9781536130416 |
| In this book, authors present current research on the implementation of reform mathematics in order to identify, explore, and evaluate five specific goals. Students were presented with problem solving activities that correlated with real-world situations. During this process, students tracked their confidence and growth as mathematicians. Next, the ways in which students learn to effectively engage in natural discussions related to the literature they are reading are examined. Barriers to the implementation of literature circles in the classroom are discussed, and ideas for successful execution are highlighted. Action research (AR) leaders roles are explored through two studies, with the frame constituting of K-20 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and how participant engagement leads to AR project insight. The authors provide suggestions for future AR leaders. Afterwards, this compilation goes on to discuss how teaching Participatory Action Research (PAR) in MITs Department of Urban Studies and Planning has led to focus on the responsibilities of action researchers and their obligations to the communities and places in which they work; and the importance of building the capacity of community members so that they can take control of the research being done about, with, and for them. The authors explore the way in which Curriculum Studies have addressed relevance and by proposing a framework for the study of curriculum relevance in general, which was adapted from literature on Science Education. The proposal considers three dimensions of relevance: societal, vocational, and individual. A chapter is included which fully addresses the analysis of one of the cases developed in the authors previous work, in which students have to reconstruct their memories about the experiences they had during compulsory education in order to compare them with the experiences they have during the practicum. The authors share their concerns about the process of accompaniment, the process of student participation in the design and assessment of the subjects, and the search for situated and transformative learning in a university context. The book proposes the use of action research in higher education, especially in programs that use practical approaches such as residency programs in healthcare. The text also discusses similar themes such as andragogy, meaningful learning, active learning, and systemic thinking. Additionally, a teacher-driven approach for changes in teaching chemical bonding was chosen, inspired by the PAR model suggested by Eilks and Ralle. The authors determine that remote networking of a teacher action researcher with a PAR-driven community of practitioners and academic educational researchers helped strengthen the process of research and development and contributed to strengthen the teachers continuous professional development. Subsequently, an application of participatory action research (PAR) conducted in Italy is illustrated. In describing the structure of action research, it can first be asserted that it is not a linear methodology of research but instead a cyclical process that proceeds through greater levels of complexity. In conclusion, the book aims to determine the relationship between the principles, approaches and applications of participatory action research (PAR) by using a case study of wood-carving workers. The authors maintain that although this project was successful in increasing health awareness of the workers and the community, long-term impact and sustainability of networking and activities need to be examined. |
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Pages: 226
Size: 229x152mm
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| Published: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US) - March 2018 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Research methods: general |
| List Price: 203.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 3 of: 18085 |
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| Title: β-Glucans as Natural Biological Response Modifiers |
| By (author): Vaclav Vetvicka |
| ISBN10-13: 1628089172 : 9781628089172 |
| It is well established that among the many known and tested immunomodulators, polysaccharides isolated from various natural sources occupy a prominent position. β-Glucans belong to a group of biologically active natural compounds called biological response modifiers. These substances represent highly conserved structural components of cell walls in yeast, fungi, grain and seaweed. Its role as an immunomodulator has been well documented for over 50 years. Initial interest in the immunomodulatory properties of polysaccharides was raised after experiments revealed that a crude yeast cell preparation stimulated macrophages via activation of complement. Glucan represents a type of immunostimulant that is active over the full spectrum of biological species, which allowed glucan to be used as a potent immunostimulator in commercially important species such as shrimps, fish or pigs. In the last decade, a renewed interest in human application has brought about some important studies on orally-administered glucan resulting in 18 currently running clinical trials. Fortunately, in the last years, research in reputable laboratories has reached a phase when the basic mechanisms of β-glucan effects are known and the relationship between structure and activity were clearly established. It seems now that β-glucans will finally take a position which was ascribed to them more than fifty years ago. |
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| Preface; Introduction; Major Glucan Receptors; Signaling Events upon Glucan-Cell Interaction; Glucan & Bone Marrow; Antitumor Activity of Glucan; Glucan & Allergy; Glucan in Aquaculture; Glucan & Immunotoxicity; The Role of Glucan in Arthritis; Role of Glucan in Biology of Gastrointestinal Tract; Glucan & Infections; Glucan: Other Biological Effects; Lesser Known Effects of Glucan; Index. |
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Pages: 100
Size: 230x155mm
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| Published: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US) - October 2013 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Biochemistry |
| List Price: 69.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 2 |
| Title: 4 of: 18085 |
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| Title: 'Bully' First Lady |
| Sub-title: Edith Kermit Roosevelt |
| By (author): Tom Lansford |
| ISBN10-13: 1590336488 : 9781590336489 |
| Edith Roosevelt was one half of one of the most powerful and influential political couples in American history. She proved to be a perfect complement to her husband Theodore as her quiet and self-assured nature balanced the exuberance and recklessness of her husband. She was mother to the largest family of children ever to live in the White House and is rated as one of the more efficient and competent First Ladies. Yet, she is also a figure that is cloaked in relative obscurity. After Theodore's death, Edith refused offers to write an autobiography and instead continued to work to promote the memory of her husband and his political legacy. Towards the end of her life, Edith slipped into obscurity and was far overshadowed by her relative, Eleanor Roosevelt. In this regard, Edith was able to maintain the privacy that marked her life even after her death. This work is an endeavour to provide readers with an overview of both Edith Roosevelt's character and personality and her accomplishments as political wife. As such, it delves into the intricacies of her relationships with Theodore, their children and other members of the Roosevelt family. It traces the degree to which the complexities of these relationships shaped Edith's life and her legacy as the matriarch of the Oyster Bay branch of the Roosevelt clan. Concurrently, the work examines the considerable political contributions Edith made. This includes her roles from soldier's and minor politician's wife to her time as First Lady of both the state of New York and of the United States. |
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| Published: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US) - April 2003 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Gender studies: women : Political leaders & leadership : USA |
| List Price: 26.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 1 |
| Title: 5 of: 18085 |
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| Title: "Say on Pay" and Executive Compensation Issues |
| Edited by: Mariana S RamÃrez |
| ISBN10-13: 1617615013 : 9781617615016 |
| Criticism that the compensation awarded to senior executives of publicly traded U.S. firms is excessive has a long, albeit somewhat cyclical history. The current financial crisis and public outrage over the size of executive pay packages, particularly bonuses, paid to senior management (and in some cases also to junior employees) of participants in the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) have resulted in a renewed focus on executive pay and corporate governance. The scrutiny also involved widely held concerns that financial firm pay packages encouraged the kinds of reckless risk taking that many believe was at the centre of the financial crisis. This book explores the "say on pay" initiatives, corporate governance reforms, and other executive compensation issues. |
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| Preface; "Say on Pay" & other Corporate Governance Reform Initiatives; Executive Compensation Limits in Selected Federal Laws; Executive Compensation: SEC Regulations & Congressional Proposals; Opening Statement of Chairman Edolphus Towns, before the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, Hearing on "Executive Compensation: How Much is Too Much?"; Testimony of Kenneth R. Feinberg, Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation, before the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, Hearing on "Executive Compensation: How Much is Too Much?"; Testimony of William K. Black, Associate Professor of Economics & Law, University of Missouri-Kansas City, before the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, Hearing on "Executive Compensation: How Much is Too Much?"; Testimony of Russell Roberts, Professor of Economics, George Mason University, before the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, Hearing on "Executive Compensation: How Much is Too Much?"; Special Master Issues 2010 Rulings for "Top 25" Executives at Firms Receiving Exceptional Taxpayer Assistance & "Look Back" Letter on Review of Pre-Recovery Act Compensation(U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Public Affairs); Index. |
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Pages: 125
Size: 155x230mm
Illustrations: tables
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| Published: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US) - July 2011 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Business & management |
| List Price: 52.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 2 |
| Title: 6 of: 18085 |
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| Title: "Waste-to-Profit" (W-t-P) |
| Sub-title: Circular Economy in the Construction Industry for a Sustainable Future -- Volume 2 |
| Edited by: Linda Zikhona Linganiso, Tshwafo E. Motaung |
| ISBN10-13: 1536149950 : 9781536149951 |
| The concept of a circular economy in the construction sector captures global material flow through product design, inverse logistics, innovation and collaborations. The circulation of the economy takes into consideration global population influence, which affects the economy through a variety of construction product flows in particular. The increase in consumers means increasing product and services which participate in different waste streams. The emerging sustainable development in the construction industry requires the recycling of waste materials to reduce the negative environmental impact of construction activities. Accumulation and management of construction wastes is also becoming a major environmental and economical concern in many developing countries. Huge volumes of waste generated end up piled on landfill sites or illegally dumped, posing serious health and ecological problems. In the construction industry, recycling of waste concrete, masonry, cement, gypsum, to mention but a few, has become an important aspect due to the continued increase of construction wastes and depletion of natural aggregates. Why not establish a business system that is specifically designed to do much more value addition to the construction wastes and develop products which are not only in demand locally but internationally, to encourage exports for maximum financial gain. This book aims to analyze the current business model in the construction sector and the current legislation concerning waste management. It also highlights efforts required in order to refine the recycling methods in favor of a circular economy in the constuction industry. In support of a transition to a low carbon economy, different types of materials which can be produced from the construction wastes are indicated including processes which are used to obtain the final products. The market demand including penetration of the resulting products are given extensively. Policies and regulations to govern these undertakings are highlighted also. The municipalities will learn to redirect the local construction industries on how to avoid dumping at landfill sites as the space has currently become an issue. Researchers globally will learn how to go up through the Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) from basic research through prototype development and finally up to commercialization in projects related to the construction. |
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Pages: 356
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| Published: Nova Science Publishers, Inc - June 2019 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Building construction & materials |
| List Price: 203.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 7 of: 18085 |
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| Title: A "Bully" First Lady |
| Sub-title: Edith Kermit Roosevelt |
| By (author): Tom Lansford |
| ISBN10-13: 1617618454 : 9781617618451 |
| Edith Roosevelt was one half of one of the most powerful and influential political couples in American history. She proved to be a perfect complement to her husband, Theodore, as her quiet and self-assured nature balanced the exuberance and recklessness of her husband. She was mother to the largest family of children ever to live in the White House and is rated as one of the more efficient and competent First Ladies. Yet, she is also a figure that is cloaked in relative obscurity. After Theodore's death, Edith refused offers to write an autobiography and instead continued to work to promote the memory of her husband and his political legacy. Towards the end of her life, Edith slipped into obscurity and was far overshadowed by her relative, Eleanor Roosevelt. This book provides readers with an overview of both Edith Roosevelt's character and personality and her accomplishments as political wife. |
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| Preface; Introduction; "Edie" & "Teedie", the Early Years; Separation & Return; Politician's Wife; On the Home Front; The Governor's Mansion; National Politics & the Vice-Presidency; The White House Years; The Eye of the Storm; Life on the Outside; Life After Theodore; Epilogue; Bibliography; About the Author; Index. |
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Pages: 131
Size: 155x230mm
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| Published: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US) - March 2011 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Political leaders & leadership |
| List Price: 61.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 2 |
| Title: 8 of: 18085 |
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| Title: A Beginner's Guide to Virtual Reality (VR) Modeling in Healthcare Applications with Blender |
| By (author): Yuk Ming Tang |
| ISBN10-13: 1685078117 : 9781685078119 |
| This book aims to guide using 3D modeling techniques, texturing, and assigning material by using healthcare as the core application for demonstration. Blender is a free and open-source digital content creation (DCC) tool that provides the freedom to users of different backgrounds to get started quickly. The demonstrating of healthcare application enables related expertise to be equipped with modeling and rendering techniques through understanding background knowledge in character modeling, dressing and animation in healthcare application. The target audience includes professionals and researchers working in virtual reality, computer graphics, computer simulation, design, visual arts in various disciplines (eg: computer science, design, art, healthcare, rehabilitation, education, and information technology). |
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| Preface; Brief Introduction of Blender Functionality and User Interface; Geometric Modeling; Sculpting; UV Editing; Rigging; Material; Rendering; Exporting 3D Assets; Additional Content -- MakeHuman; Additional Content -- Marvelous Designer; Modeling Tutorial – Syringe; Modeling Tutorial – Scalpel; References; About the Authors; Index. |
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Size: 229x152mm
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| Published: Nova Science Publishers, Inc - June 2022 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Virtual reality |
| List Price: 84.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 9 of: 18085 |
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| Title: A Biochemical View of Antioxidants |
| Edited by: Dorota Bartusik-Aebisher |
| ISBN10-13: 1685071511 : 9781685071516 |
| A BIOCHEMICAL VIEW OF ANTIOXIDANTS presents research on medicinal plants and organic chemistry and relates to pharmacological applications. This book discusses antioxidants, derived from fruits and vegetables, that play a vital role in maintaining health. It forms a bridge between biology and chemistry of fruits and vegetables by studying the complex nature of antioxidants. The Biochemical View of Antioxidants consists of 45 chapters. The chapters show that food constitutes a source of many biologically active antioxidants important for health and disease prevention. The antioxidant properties of fruits and vegetables have to do with the presence of tissues with natural antioxidant compounds that protect plants from free radical damage caused by oxygen in the environment or exposure to ultraviolet radiation. According to nutritionists, the most valuable source of antioxidants are fresh fruit and vegetables and natural preparations made from them, such as juices, preserves, marmalades, jams and silage. |
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| Preface; Antioxidant Properties of Wild Blueberries; Antioxidant Properties of Strawberries; Antioxidant Properties of Peaches; Antioxidants in Fruits and Wild Rose Flowers; Antioxidant Properties of Periwinkle (Vinca minor L.); Antioxidant Properties of Beta-Karotene; Oxidative Stress; Antioxidant Properties of Garlic; Antioxidant Activity of Nasturtium Flowers in Cosmetics; Antioxidant Properties of Glutation; Antioxidant Properties of Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale); Antioxidant properties of Tricolor violet (Viola tricolor L.); Antioxidant Properties of Selenium; Antioxidant Properties of Vitamin C; Antioxidant Properties of Avocado; Antioxidant Properties of Aloe; Antioxidant Properties of Black Pepper; Antioxidant Properties of Cucumber; Antioxidant Properties of Banana; Antioxidant Properties of Catechins; Antioxidant Properties of Resveratrol; Antioxidant Properties of Pomegranate; Antioxidant Properties of Chamomile; Antioxidant Properties of Aronia Melanocarpa; Antioxidant Properties of Wild Strawberries and Blackberries; Antioxidant Properties of Curcuma; Antioxidant Properties of Garden Viola (Viola wittrockiana); Antioxidant Properties of Taxus baccata L.; Antioxidant Properties of Wild Pansy; Antioxidant Properties of Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.); Antioxidant Properties of Hollyhocks; Antioxidant Properties of Cornflower; Antioxidant Properties of Lemon Balm; Antioxidant Properties of Medical Calendula (Calendula officinalis); Antioxidative Properties of Manganium; Antioxidative Properties of Daigremonta kalanchoe; Antioxidant Properties of Garlic; Antioxidant Properties of Cocoa; Antioxidant Properties of Plum; Antioxidant Properties of Raspberries; Antioxidant Properties of Cranberry; Antioxidant Properties of Cherries; The Role of Antioxidants in Fruit of Avocado; Antioxidant Properties of Black Mallow; Antioxidant Properties of Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale); Index. |
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Pages: 377
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| Published: Nova Science Publishers, Inc - November 2021 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Biochemistry |
| List Price: 203.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 10 of: 18085 |
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