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This is an authoritative book that acts as a guide to understanding maize kernel development. Written by a team of experts, it covers topics spanning pre- and post-fertilization events, embryo and endosperm development, grain filling and maturation, and factors influencing crop yield. It explores th... More

This report surveys international terrorism in 1988. It is the fifth annual survey of its kind published by the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies' Project on Low intensity Varfare. As in previous years' reports, the current survey contains statistical data that delineate various aspects of interna... More

This annual publication contains statistical data on international terrorism in 1989, as well as brief analyses of key terrorism-related issues. Extensive tables are accompanied by a chronology of significant international terrorist events in 1989 and a glossary of terrorist organizations.... More

This survey delineates various aspects of and major issues in international terrorism in 1986, focusing on western states' policies on terrorism and the use of and support for terrorism by Middle Eastern states. It also presents an analysis of trends in Palestinian terrorism.... More

This collection paints a picture of Hitler from members of his household in the unique position of being &“seemingly ever-present, yet totally unconnected to events.&” Compelling recollections from Hitler's Bodyguard Karl Krause (1934-39), his house administrator Herbert Döhring (1935-43) and chambe... More

This volume is the first comprehensive text on human biobanking, authored by scientists and regulatory officers who have led the field over the past 10 years. It covers biobanking issues and its importance in advancing the field of research in cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, and other diseases. ... More

Over the past 25 years, biobanks of human specimens have become a cornerstone for research on human health and have empowered the “omics “revolution that characterizes biomedical science in the XXIst Century. Today, biobanking of human specimens is a critical component of the interface between clini... More

In Democracy and Mathematics Education, Kurt Stemhagen and Catherine Henney develop a way of thinking about the nature and purposes of math that is inclusive, participatory, and thoroughly human. They use these ideas to create a school mathematics experience that can enhance students’ math abilities... More

This book focuses on sustainable solid waste management in an urban context and gives an example of how a modern city can work with waste management for increased sustainability in close cooperation with the academy. The book describes challenges which the city is facing and presents a case on how ... More

This superbly illustrated atlas serves as a basic introduction to contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), a breakthrough functional breast imaging modality, which is rapidly growing. This book is an essential guide for the latest developments with correlative findings, practical interpretation tips, ph... More

From Amy Reed, Ellen Hopkins, Amber Smith, Sandhya Menon, and more of your favorite YA authors comes an anthology of essays that explore the diverse experiences of injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in America.This collection of twenty-one essays from major YA authors—including award-winn... More

&“Readers who know Lovecraft&’s legacy mostly through turgid and tentacled Cthulhu Mythos pastiches will find this book a treasure trove of literary terrors.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)   Here are nineteen Lovecraftian stories—both new and rediscovered—that take their cues from the mythos ... More

The country’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, its interventions around the world, and its global military presence make war, the military, and militarism defining features of contemporary American life. The armed services and the wars they fight shape all aspects of life—from the formation of racial a... More

Edited by world-renowned animal scientist Dr Temple Grandin, this practical book integrates scientific research and industry literature on cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, deer, and horses, in both the developed and developing world, to provide a practical guide to humane handling and minimizing... More

Providing comprehensive coverage on biofuel crop production and the technological, environmental and resource issues associated with a sustainable biofuel industry, this book is ideal for researchers and industry personnel. Beginning with an introduction to biofuels and the challenges they face, the... More

Providing comprehensive coverage on biofuel crop production and the technological, environmental and resource issues associated with a sustainable biofuel industry, this book is ideal for researchers and industry personnel. Beginning with an introduction to biofuels and the challenges they face, the... More

Das Handbuch bietet einen #65533;berblick #65533;ber die wichtigen Aspekte der Kreislauf- und Rohstoffwirtschaft. Neben den Stoffstr#65533;men (Kunststoff, Glas, Papier, Metalle, Elektro- und Elektronik-Altger#65533;te, Bioabfall, Kl#65533;rschlamm) behandelt es die stoff- und abfallrechtlichen Fra... More

Die traditionell vielschichtige Abfallwirtschaft entwickelt sich mit der ihr eigenen Dynamik zur Kreislauf- und Rohstoffwirtschaft. Im vorliegenden Handbuch werden erstmalig alle wesentlichen Aspekte dieses Wirtschaftssektors – fachübergreifend und interdisziplinär – behandelt. Neben den in der Ress... More