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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. 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. 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. Scientists highlight the importance of sexual activities in living organisms. Through various research, experts said that sex has proved to benefit a lot in terms of adaptation and co-operation to the new developing environment. Research conducted on plants reveal that sexual plants are more likely to show resistance against varied temperatures, climactic changes whereas asexual plants are less potential. 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. Kleine-Levin Syndrome or KLS or Sleeping Beauty Syndrome) is a neurological disorder characterized by recurring periods of excessive amounts of sleeping between 16 to 22 hours a day. At the onset of an episode the patient becomes drowsy and sleeps for most of the day and night hypersomnolence waking only to eat or go to the toilet. Someone suffering from KLS have sleep episodes which typically last between one and three weeks, with coinciding cognitive disturbance and childish behaviour in the few hours of wakefulness. KLS is a very rare syndrome with 1 out of 1000 sufferers worldwide. Learn more about Kleine-Levin Syndrome, its symptoms and parts of the brains affected by it with 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. Smallpox is an infectious disease which emerged more than 3,000 years ago in India or Egypt. The disease is caused by variola virus and is known as one of the most devastating diseases in human history it has caused great suffering and killed 30% of infected individuals. In 1967 the World Health Organization launched its global smallpox eradication campaign and the last naturally occurring case of smallpox infection was documented in 1977. Learn more about the disease, its causes, symptoms and treatments as well as its eradication in this book. 88 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. Cave paintings or cave arts are paintings on cave walls and ceilings which primarily dates from prehistoric origin. The earliest cave painting in Europe is thought to date back to the Aurignacian period, about 32,000 years ago by some paleoanthropologists. The exact purpose of the paleolithic cave paintings is not known. Since the caves in which cave paintings have been found do not have signs of ongoing habitation, it is suggested that they were not created just for decorations of living areas. Nearly 350 caves that contain paintings from prehistoric times have been discovered in France and Spain. 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. Caffeine is a stimulant which is frequently consumed by humans and is found in popular beverages, foods and medicine. Moreover, it is the world's most popular psychoactive drug, used to improve mental alertness. Medics argue that moderate caffeine consumption has positive health effects, however, the addictive substance has also been linked to the development of various diseases. Learn more about the health effects of caffeine consumption 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. Anthrax is an infectious bacterial disease that affects animals. However, the disease can be transmitted to humans as well and people of all ages can be infected. Although most cases of anthrax infection do not require any medical treatment, anthrax can cause death. The disease which has affected humans and animals for centuries, today has reentered the modern world as a terrorist weapon. Learn more about anthrax, its cause, symptoms and treatment as well as its potential use as a biologic weapon 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 humans preterm birth refers to the birth of a baby of less than 37 weeks gestational age. The cause for preterm birth is mostly elusive and unknown but many factors appear to be linked to it. As such, the reduction of preterm birth remains a challenging proposition. Premature birth, commonly used as a synonym for preterm birth, refers to the birth of a baby before the developing organs are mature enough to allow normal postnatal survival. Babies who were born prematurely are at greater risk for short and long term complications, including disabilities and impediments in growth and mental development. Preterm birth is among the top causes of infant mortality globally.Learn more about premature or preterm birth, prenatal developments and other related matters 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. 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. 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. 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. Physical exercise is any bodily activity that helps to enhance or maintain physical fitness and overall health. There are various reasons to perform physical exercise. Those includes strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, increasing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, as well as for the purpose of enjoyment. Regular physical exercise boosts the immune system and helps prevent the diseases of affluence such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Physical exercise is also thought to improve mental health, help prevent depression, and promote or maintain positive self esteem. Learn more about physical exercise, physical fitness and common injuries that can occur during physical exercise. 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. Visa Inc. is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. It facilitates electronic funds transfers throughout the world, mostly through Visa-branded credit card and debit cards. However, Visa does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers but provides financial institutions with Visa-branded payment products that they then use to offer credit, debit, prepaid and cash-access programs to their customers. According to The Nilson Report, in 2008 Visa held a 38.3% market share of the credit card marketplace and 60.7% of the debit card marketplace in the United States. In 2009, Visa s global network VisaNet processed 62 billion transactions with a total volume of $4.4 trillion. 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. A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils or students children and adults. In general, a person who wants to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional qualifications or credentials from a university or college including the study of pedagogy or science of teaching. Teachers may have to continue their education after obtaining their qualifications a process known as continuing professional development. Teachers usually make use of a lesson plan to facilitate student learning by following a course of study known as the curriculum. A teacher's role may vary among cultures and they may provide instructions in literacy and numeracy, craftsmanship or vocational training, arts, religion, civics, community roles, or life skills. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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.