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Tropical cyclones in Southern Africa, also known as hurricanes or typhoons in other regions of the world, is a hot subject for academic research. This focus has been magnified by the need to consider tropical cyclones in the context of other global development agendas,...
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Springer
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2021-09-28
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This book offers readers a thorough introduction to the Dinaric Karst System in Croatia. As the first comprehensive book on the country’s caves and karst, it presents a wealth of fascinating photographs from its karst underground. To date, ca. 12,000 caves and pits have...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-09-28
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This book provides a systematic and thorough introduction to the classical laminate theory based on the theory for plane elasticity elements and classical (shear–rigid) plate elements. It focus on unidirectional lamina which can be described based on...
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Springer
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2021-09-28
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This book addresses new challenges in soft matter and colloids. It presents timely reports on colloidal self-assembly, soft matters from liquid crystals, nanoparticles in liquid crystals, hydrocolloids, hybrid nanosystems, nanosuspensions, and dispersion of...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-09-27
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This book describes cases and experiences in connection with environmental and cultural ecosystem services in Argentina. It contributes to the debate in connection with different approaches to analyse ecosystem services, focusing on the environment, the Law and social...
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Springer
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2021-09-27
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An in-depth view of the panspermia hypothesis examined against the latest knowledge of planetary formation and related processes. Panspermia is the concept that life can be passively transported through space on various bodies and seed, habitable planets and moons,...
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Wiley-Scrivener
Parution :
2021-09-27
Collection :
Astrobiology Perspectives on Life in the Universe
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The Opuntia fruits, commonly known as cactus pears or prickly pears, have been suggested by the Food and Agriculture Organization to be a promising and strategic crop in regions suffering from lack of water. In Mexico, India, South Africa, and the Mediterranean, the...
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Springer
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2021-09-27
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Quantum mechanics is a physical theory for objects of the microcosm, e.g. for atoms or electrons. It has proven itself so far, but leads to the fact that we have to grant properties and relations to these objects, which are neither compatible with our common sense nor...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-09-26
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This new edition describes the role of heat shock proteins in the life cycle of malaria parasites, particularly in the context of intracellular parasite stages. Thoroughly revised, this work provides a general introduction to the structural and functional features of...
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Springer
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2021-09-26
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Joachim Rathmann presents the interdisciplinary relationships between landscapes and health. Nature is to be regarded as an elementary health resource, because movement in near-natural surroundings has demonstrably positive influences on human health and is summarized...
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Springer
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2021-09-26
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This open access book is focused on the intersection between urban brownfields and the sustainability transitions of metreopolitan areas, cities and neighbourhoods. It provides both a theoretical and practical approach to the topic, offering a thorough...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-09-25
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This thesis explores two distinct applications of laser spectroscopy: the study of nuclear ground state properties, and element selective radioactive ion beam production. It also presents the methods and results of an investigation into isotope shifts in the mercury...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-09-25
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Springer Theses
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This book presents current meta-ecosystem models and their derivation from classical ecosystem and metapopulation theories. Specifically, it reviews recent modelling efforts that have emphasized the role of nonlinear dynamics on spatial and food web networks, and which...
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Springer
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2021-09-25
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This book describes the multitude of interactions between plant, soil, and micro-organisms. It emphasizes on how growth and development in plants, starting from seed germination, is heavily influenced by the soil type. It describes the interactions established by plants...
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Springer
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2021-09-25
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This thesis makes significant advances to the understanding of bottlebrush polymers. While bottlebrushes have received much attention due to the recent discovery of their unprecedented properties, including supersoftness, ultra-low viscosity, and hyperelasticity, this...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-09-24
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Springer Theses
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This book provides an up-to-date review of classic and advanced bioinformatics approaches and their utility in rice research. It summarizes databases and tools for analyzing DNA, proteins and gene expression profiles, mapping genetic variations, annotation of protein...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-09-24
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This book provides a common theoretical and practical basis to the multifaceted nature of magma mixing.This process represents a fundamental phenomenon both in the evolution of igneous rocks and in triggering explosive volcanic eruptions. The topic is attacked...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-09-24
Collection :
Advances in Volcanology
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Kompakt, verständlich, klar und prägnant - so präsentiert die 8. überarbeitete Auflage des "Breitmaier" den kompletten Stoff der organische Chemie aus Bachelor- und Masterstudium. Perfekt für Studierende der Chemie, aber auch für Studierende mit Chemie als Nebenfach.
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Wiley-VCH
Parution :
2021-09-24
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This book summarizes the advanced computational methods for mapping high-density linkages and quantitative trait loci in the rice genome. It also discusses the tools for analyzing metabolomics, identifying complex polyploidy genomes, and decoding the extrachromosomal...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-09-24
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Problem-solving is one of the most challenging aspects students encounter in general chemistry courses, leading to frustration and failure. Consequently, many students become less motivated to take additional chemistry courses after the first year.
This book tackles...
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OUP Oxford
Parution :
2021-09-24
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