Fastbook publishing jun 2012 (232 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company based in Atlanta, Georgia and is often referred to simply as Coke registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States since the 27th of March 1944. Coke dominates the global market of soft drinks since the 20th century. The Coca-Cola Company has often introduced other cola drinks under the Coke brand name such as the Diet Coke. Learn more about Coca-Cola, soft drinks and other related matters such as the Cola Wars with the help of this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Animal cognition sometimes known as animal intelligence is the the study of the mental capacities of non-human animals. It has developed out of comparative psychology, which includes the study of animal conditioning and learning. Animal cognition has also been strongly influenced by research in ethology, behavioral ecology, and evolutionary psychology. Research in animal cognition mostly concerns mammals, especially primates, cetaceans, and elephants, as well as dogs, cats, and rodents. However, research also extends to non-mammalian vertebrates such as birds, lizards, snakes, and fish.With the help of this book, you can learn more about animal cognition, tool use by animals, and characteristics such as emotion, altruism and pain in animals. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Fish oil is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish such as tuna, sardines, cod and salmons. Fish oils contain the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors of certain eicosanoids that are known to reduce inflammation throughout the body, and are thought to have many health benefits. Fish do not actually produce omega-3 fatty acid. Instead, they accumulate the omega-3 and antioxidants such as iodide and selenium by consuming either microalgae or prey fish that have accumulated omega-3 fatty acids.You can acquire more knowledge about fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids and the other components of fish oil with the help of this book. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. We all know that physical exercises are important to keep one fit. Yet, we ignore it. Reports highlight high level of obesity around the world due to lack of physical exercises. Medical researchers advance that the best way to struggle against the various mental and physical diseases is through exercises - walking, running, jumping. 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rhinoceros often abbreviated as rhino, is a group of five extant species of knee-less, odd-toed ungulates in the family Rhinocerotidae. Two of the species are native to Africa while the remaining three are native to southern Asia. The rhinoceros family is characterized by its large size as all of its species are able to reach one tonne or more in weight. They generally feed on leaves but their ability to ferment food in their hindgut allows them to subsist on more fibrous plant matter when necessary. Rhinoceros have long been killed by humans for their horns, which are bought and sold on the black market. Rhinos horns are used in some cultures as ornaments or for medicinal purposes. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The term typhus refers to infectious diseases that are caused by Rickettsia bacteria and manifest as acute febrile illnesses. Typhus is a disease of a long and deadly history, epidemic typhus being its deadliest form. However, the disease can be prevented by good living conditions and hygiene standards. Learn more about health conditions belonging to the typhus group, their causes, symptoms and treatment in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Cardiac dysrhythmia or arrhythmia is a medical condition involving abnormal heartbeat. The term is applied referring to a large group of different diseases affecting the heart. Too fast, too slow or irregular heartbeat is a sign of cardiac dysrhythmia. However, not all arrhythmias are dangerous, some types of disturbed heartbeat are common and do not leave a lasting impact on health. Learn more about arrhythmia, various types of abnormal electrical activities in the heart as well as causes, symptoms and treatments of these conditions. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Square Kilometre Array is a radio telescope in development which will have a total collecting area of approximately one square kilometre. It will operate over a wide range of frequencies and its size will make it 50 times more sensitive than any other radio instrument. The capabilities of the SKA will be designed to address a wide range of questions in astrophysics, fundamental physics, cosmology and particle astrophysics as well as extending the range of the observable universe. Learn more about dark matter, its properties and impact on cosmos in the following pages. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Anemia is the most common blood disorder characterized by hemoglobin deficiency or a low number of red blood cells. There are hundreds of types of this blood disorder, which is prevalent in developing countries and poor areas. The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency, but the lack of vitamin B12, damages of bone marrow as well as specific inherited conditions and chronic diseases may cause the disorder. Learn more about the blood disorder as well as its types, causes and treatments in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Vaccination, also known as immunization, is the administration of biological preparations (vaccines) in order to improve immunity. Although a widespread controversy regarding safety and morality of immunization has left many doubting its positive effects, vaccination is considered to be safe. Moreover, medics remind that benefits of vaccination outnumber any possible adverse effects, reducing disability, death and inequity worldwide. Learn more about the practice of immunization and its history and benefits as well as the anti-vaccination movement in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The human heart is one of the most crucial organs in the human body, providing a continuous blood circulation via the cardiac cycle. It is divided into four chambers which are separated by valves. Diseases, age-related factors and congenital defects are endangering the normal functions of both, the heart and its valves, leading to serious health consequences and even death. Recently, a new type of artificial heart valve, designed for people who aren t healthy enough to undergo a more invasive open-heart surgery, is rising concerns amongst US FDA officials about its effectiveness and benefits. Learn more about the artificial heart valve and its subtypes in this book. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. An interruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain causes a cerebrovascular accident known as stroke. Although the effects of a stroke depend on which part of the brain has suffered from the lack of oxygen and nutrient supply, severe cerebrovascular accidents may lead to death according to statistics, stroke is the second leading cause of deaths globally. Learn more about stroke, its causes and symptoms as well as common methods of stroke treatments and prevention in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. According to cyber security experts, a cyber-weapon can be defined as a computer code used with the aim of threatening, altering or causing physical, mental or functional harm to systems, structures, or living beings. Nowadays, more countries tend to develop cyber warfare policies in order to protect their national interests. Over the recent years many cyber weapons have been identified such as Stuxnet, Duqu and more recently Flame malware. Learn more about the latest cyberweapons in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. More and more experimental cancer treatments are developed and proposed to replace or supplement conventional methods employed in cancer treatment. Although various forms of experimental treatments show positive results, scientists remind that long-term studies are needed to research their effects on human health. Learn more about potential cancer treatments in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Scottish independence is a political ambition to create a sovereign Scottish state. Despite devolution in Scotland, the question of independence still remains an important issue. The main reason favoring the independence is the willingness to control defense and foreign policy as well as access to oil in Scottish waters. Moreover, the state has its own society and nation which, according to advocates of the Scottish independence movement, should flourish in autonomy. Learn more about the Scottish independence movement in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Münchausen syndrome is a factitious disorder. People affected by the disease, intentionally simulate and worsen their illnesses or even self-inflict injuries in order to draw attention or receive medical treatment in hospitals. The term Münchausen syndrome by proxy refers to a similar behavioral pattern in which caregivers feign or exaggerate symptoms in individuals who are in their care. Learn more about the psychiatric disorders in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Today Louis Vuitton Malletier is one of the world's most valuable luxury brands. It was founded by trunk-maker Louis Vuitton in 1854 and four years later the famous designer introduced a trunk that is considered to be the first modern luggage. After the death of Louis Vuitton, his son Georges expanded the company and introduced the famous and distinctive LV monogram. Learn more about the famous fashion house and its founder in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. In Chinese philosophy, there are 12 signs that are influenced by the stars and the planets. They are the rat, the rabbit, the ox, the dragon, the goat, the rooster, the pig, the horse, the tiger, the snake, the dog and the monkey. They all possess different qualities, characters, personality traits and flaws. 100 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Amelia Earhart was an American aviatrix and author, remembered for her exceptional career and inspirational life not only she was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart also played an important role in the foundation of the Ninety-Nines: International Organization of Women Pilots and described her experience in bestselling books. In 1937 she set out to circumnavigate the world. However, on July 2, 1937 the famous aviatrix disappeared and was declared dead in absentia in 1939. Learn more about the famous pilot, her life and career in aviation as well as her mysterious death in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Historical attempts to break out of Alcatraz prison include outstanding examples of detainees designing sophisticated plans as well as bold escape attempts, acting on the spur of the moment. While official information states that nobody have escaped the prison alive, the disappearance of three prisoners from the island in 1962 makes one believe that the Rock was not inescapable. Learn more about attempts to escape from Alcatraz in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The asteroids have long been suggested as possible sites for human colonization. Asteroid mining, a proposed industrial process in which asteroids are mined for valuable materials, especially platinum group metals, may be automated or require a crew to remain at the target asteroid. Learn more about the possibilities, challenges and potential rewards of colonization of asteroids in the following pages. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Commercialization of space is the use of equipment sent into or through outer space to provide goods or services of commercial value, either by a corporation or state, for example, satellite navigation systems, satellite television and satellite radio. Learn more about the possibilities and challenges of space commercialization of space in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Today, a growing number of nations worldwide allow legal unions of same-sex couples, permitting them to enjoy financial, psychological and physical well-being strengthened by marriage and to raise their children within a legally recognized family that is supported by the whole society. Nevertheless, same-sex marriage and LGBT parenting is still a controversial issue and advocates of traditional families argue that same-sex families threaten the centuries old marriage traditions and stability of the family. Learn more about same-sex families and the controversy surrounding the phenomenon in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Aung San Suu Kyi is a political leader and the only daughter of Aung San, the Burmese revolutionary, nationalist and founding father of modern Burma. The political activist and opposition leader is supported internationally for her political activities aimed to promote democracy in Burma. Nevertheless, in her own homeland Aung San Suu Kyi has spent 15 years of her life as a political prisoner. Learn more about the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her life and political career in this book. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rare disorder occurring when motor neurons controlling voluntary muscles of the trunk, limbs, speech, swallowing and breathing are damaged and stop working properly. MNDs may develop in people in their late 40s and are most common between the ages of 50 and 70, being more prevalent in men than women, specialists say. Learn more about the incurable disease, its signs and symptoms in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The face is considered to be the feature which best distinguishes an individual, however, people affected by prosopagnosia are unable to recognize and memorize faces. Prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, is a disorder that in some form affects one in 50 individuals. Although initially it was believed that prosopagnosia is a rare disease caused by brain injury, today it is known that face blindness is a relatively widespread disorder that may be inherited as well. Learn more about the disease as well as other conditions that interfere with one's ability to recognize faces in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Cardiomyopathy is a progressive heart disease that affects the structure of the heart muscle tissue and weakens the muscle's ability to pump blood. According to scientists, the heart muscle disease can affect people of all ages and it can cause abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. Although it is incurable, adequate treatment of cardiomyopathy permits patients to maintain a good quality of life. Learn more about the disease, its causes, symptoms and treatments in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Intense and potentially disabling fear is the main characteristic of panic disorder. Panic attacks occur without any warning and obvious trigger and should be distinguished from normal experience of fear and anxiety. If untreated, this type of anxiety disorder may leave a long lasting effect on the daily life, interfering with one s ability to carry out everyday tasks. However, medics remind that effective treatments are developed to control the recurring panic attacks. Learn more about panic disorder, its causes, symptoms and treatments in this book. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. First identified in the middle 1970s in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ebola virus is named after one of Congo s rivers, and is known to cause an often-fatal hemorrhagic disease in humans and primates, such as monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees. According to World Health Organization, Ebola viruses are causing death in 25-90% of all clinically ill cases in Africa, the predominant treatment remaining supportive therapy, as there is no approved Ebola therapy yet. Recently, Canadian researchers have announced a breakthrough in the treatment of the Ebola disease, after succeeding in curing several monkeys infected with the Ebola virus. Learn more about Ebola disease, its signs and symptoms in this book. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The term DNA repair-deficiency disorders refers to various health conditions that are caused by poor DNA repair function and lead to premature aging of tissues, organs and various systems of the human body. Not only individuals affected by these disorders have physical appearance of the elderly, they also suffer from age-related diseases while being young. Learn more about the diseases that lead to premature aging in this book. Englisch.…