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How does the high-density urban environment shape the subjective well-being of millions? This book tackles this pressing question in the context of China's unprecedented urbanization. Through a rigorous case study of Guangzhou, it employs quantitative methods to dissect...
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Springer
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2026-02-03
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''A Child's Geography of the World'' by V. M. Hillyer is a classic introductory geography textbook written as a "trip around the world". It uses a casual, conversational tone to teach children about different countries, cultures, and physical landmarks.
The author...
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Rare Treasure Editions
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2026-02-20
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An astonishing tour of the key astronomical events of the past century, and of all the accidents and human error involved in our pursuit of asteroids, radio waves, new stars and alien life. *Now updated to include a new Afterword.*'A riveting real-life Hitchhiker's...
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Transworld Digital
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2024-03-21
ePub
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One of the world’s greatest scientists of human behaviour, the bestselling author of Behave, shows that free will does not exist - and sets out the disturbing yet liberating implications of accepting this fact.‘One of the best scientist-writers of our time’ OLIVER...
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Vintage Digital
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2023-10-19
ePub
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2024FOYLE'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023LONGLISTED FOR BLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S...
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Penguin
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2023-10-12
ePub
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and RADIO 4 BOOK OFTHE WEEK*An Economist, Financial Times, Times and New Statesman Book of the Year*Shortlisted for the FT Business Book of the Year Award and the British Academy Book Prize, Longlisted for the Wainwright Conservation Writing...
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Virgin Digital
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2023-06-15
ePub
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‘Will change your life’ Chris Evans‘Completely fascinating’ Heston Blumenthal‘Important and devastating’ The TimesFrom a world-leading microbiome scientist and surgeon comes Dark Matter, a pioneering guide to hacking your microbiome for a healthier life.Our microbiome –...
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Penguin Life
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2023-06-15
ePub
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WINNER OF THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION FINANCIAL TIMES 2023 HIGHLIGHT'Helen Czerski weaves together physics and biology, history and science, in a beautifully poetic way.'Professor Alice Roberts'In Helen Czerski's hands, the mechanical becomes magical. An...
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Transworld Digital
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2023-06-01
ePub
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9,99€
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An eye-opening investigation - combining reporting, history and cutting-edge science - into allergies and their rise in recent decadesHay fever. Peanut allergies. Eczema. Billions of people worldwide have some form of allergy; millions have one severe enough to...
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Penguin
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2023-05-25
ePub
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A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK'Powerfully argued... Fascinating and pacy' Sunday Times, Book of the Week'Superbly written... sure to please readers of Yuval Noah Harari or Rutger Bregman' The Times'Full of amazing facts' ObserverIn this revelatory book, Dr Jonathan...
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Transworld Digital
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2023-04-13
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Increasing evidence suggests that hidden, low-level inflammation may be the number one cause of modern disease. Shilpa Ravella, an expert in nutrition and the gut, explains why our immune systems are turning against us and what we might do about it.'Controlling...
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Vintage Digital
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2023-01-12
ePub
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The Sunday Times Bestseller on how animal senses reveal the world around usAward-winning science writer Ed Yong takes readers on an astonishing journey through the hidden senses of Earth’s creatures. From the magnetic compass of migratory birds to the ultraviolet vision...
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Vintage Digital
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2022-06-30
ePub
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The book examines the role of artificial intelligence during the COVID-19 pandemic, including its application in i) early warnings and alerts, ii) tracking and prediction, iii) data dashboards, iv) diagnosis and prognosis, v) treatments, and cures, and vi) social...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-09-29
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A life-changing gift of a book: What if you tried to stop doing everything, so you could finally get round to what counts?**The instant Sunday Times bestseller**Rejecting the futile modern obsession with 'getting everything done,' Four Thousand Weeks introduces readers...
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Vintage Digital
Parution :
2021-08-26
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This book comprehensively reviews the anatomy, physiology, genetics and pathology of laboratory animals as well as the principles and practices of using laboratory animals for biomedical research.It covers the design of buildings used for laboratory animals, quality...
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Springer
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2021-07-23
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This open access volume is based on the 'Early Carnap in Context’ workshop that took place in Konstanz in 2017 and looks at Rudolf Carnap’s philosophy, documented in his recently released diaries, from a combination of historical, cultural and philosophical...
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Springer
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2021-05-12
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Blast is an important foliar disease that infects the majority of cereal crops like rice, finger millet, pearl millet, foxtail millet and wheat, and thus resulting in a huge economic impact. The pathogen is responsible for causing epidemics in many crops and commonly...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-04-21
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This book serves the teachers, researchers and the students as a handy and concise reference as well as guidebook while designing and planning for use of the advanced technologies for crop improvement.The content of the book is designed to cover the latest genome...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-04-18
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This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Future Learning Aspects of Mechanical Engineering (FLAME 2020).This book, in particular, focuses on characterizing materials using novel techniques. It covers a variety of advanced materials, viz....
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Springer
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2021-04-16
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??This book discusses urban microclimate and heat-related risks in urban areas, brought on by the combination of global climate change effects and local modification of climate determined by extensive urbanization such as the ‘Urban heat island’ phenomenon. This matter...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2021-04-08
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