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Animal lovers can't help but be fascinated by aardvarks, even if they think it's a little gross that these large animals use their long tongues to slurp up ants and termites. This bilingual book is full of enchanting photographs and interesting facts about these unusual-looking, but very interesting, animals.
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As the world's population expands, so too does the risk of communicable disease and global pandemics. Consequently, healthcare has assumed a greater centrality in the public consciousness both in the United States and around the world. With various national and international organizations dedicated to epidemiological research and disease control, societal welfare has become an increasingly significant aspect of public policy. The historical, legal, and scientific factors that form the basis of public health locally and globally are the subjects of this relevant and revealing volume.
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Bilingual learners will be thrilled with this outdoor guidebook about bobcats. They are rarely seen in the open, but thousands of these animal hunt throughout much of North America. These powerful predators can take down prey that is much larger than they are. Engaging text in English with standard Latin-American Spanish translation is supported by dramatic, colorful photographs.
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Chemistry is often a daunting subject for students, fostering a bewilderment that sets in upon their first encounter with the Periodic Table. This book demystifies an important aspect of the subject--chemical reactions--and demonstrates exactly how fascinating and fun chemistry can be. Starting out by explaining just what a chemical reaction is--and what it isn't--the book details in accessible language the various kinds of chemical reactions that are possible. It draws upon readily comprehensible everyday examples, like rusting metal, baking bread, battery power, digestion, rotting eggs, and burning candles. The book then turns to a survey of the history of chemical research, beginning in the Ancient and Classical Worlds, progressing to the Medieval alchemists and Renaissance innovators, and ending with the leading lights of modern chemistry. Readers will be introduced to luminaries such as Antoine Lavoisier, John Dalton, Louis Pasteur, Dmitri Mendeleyev, the Curies, and Ernest Rutherford. It concludes with an inspiring examination of how current research and cutting edge developments are using chemistry and chemical reactions to save lives and insure continued life on Earth. This book amply illustrates the accessibility, relevance, and gee-whiz fun of chemical reactions.
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Sale!PROMOThis book is about testamentary formalities, that is to say, about the requirements which the law of succession imposes in order for a person to make a will. How are wills made? What precisely are the rules — as to the signature of the testator, the use of witnesses, the need for a notary public or lawyer, and so on? Is there is a choice of will-type and, if so, which type is used most often and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? How common is will-making or do most people die intestate? What happens if formalities are not observed? How can requirements of form be explained and justified? What is the legal history of wills, the state of the law today, and the prospects for the future? Is this a fruitful topic for comparative law? The book explores these questions through a representative sample of countries in Europe as well as in the USA, Latin America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. A final chapter draws the threads together and offers an overall assessment of the development of wills and will-making in Europe and beyond.
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The Internet brought about a total revolution in the world of information. Today, anyone with an Internet connection can access a wealth of information online. As our access to data increases, copyright laws struggle to keep up. This book examines how copyright law has been applied to online content, the emerging open source movement, fair use, proper citation practice, and the ethics of using and citing online information. It is an invaluable resource for today's students.
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Amazing mountain animals fill the pages of this exciting series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that make their home in high places. Young learners will read about each animals unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment. Through fascinating facts and brilliant photographs, these books paint a vibrant picture of the incredible array of animal life in the mountains.
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Even though its smaller than many killer snakes, the death adder is still very dangerous. Readers will soon discover exactly why this snake is so aptly named. Colorful photographs show this venomous snake in action as readers learn exciting facts about how death adders hunt, eat, and survive. Excellent Spanish translations provide engaging support for bilingual learners.
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Some of the most famous animals in history have been horses. From George Washingtons trusty Arabian, Magnolia, to the fictional stallion Black Beauty, horses have played an important part in historical events, books, television shows, and movies for many years. Readers will discover important facts about some of the worlds most important and beloved horses. Photographs of the horses and their owners help illustrate these amazing and beautiful animals.
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Sale!PROMOEn esta nueva edicion del Guinness World Records encontraras... Los records mas sorprendentes de tus deportes favoritos. Ultradepredadores: el primer eslabon de la cadena alimentaria. Tecnologia y redes sociales. Los records ¡mas peligrosos! Pon a prueba tus conocimientos: cuanto sabes sobre records? Todo esto y mucho mas? ¡en el libro mas famoso del mundo!Pero ademas este ano alucinaras viendo como las imagenes cobran vida gracias a los ultimos avances en REALIDAD AUMENTADA. Mediante codigos secretos impresos en ciertas paginas del libro podras acceder a fantasticos videos para ver a los poseedores de los records mundiales en plena accion. ¡Es genial leer sobre los fantasticos records conseguidos, pero verlos en accion es todavia mucho mejor! Accede a los contenidos exclusivos entrando en la pagina web: www.libroguinnessworlsrecords2012.com ¡te sorprendera!
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What does it mean to be a good citizen? It means being helpful and following the rules. Readers discover that they can do their part to make their communities better one small action at a time. Colorful photographs show kids being the best citizens they can be at school, at home, and with their friends.
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Sale!PROMOLa educación en general y la educación física en particular demandan de un continuo proceso de revisión que acerque contenido teórico y reflexión sobre la práctica y que permita que ambos elementos se nutran recíprocamente. El libro que tienes en tus manos aúna ambos elementos desde una óptica complementaria, haciendo un recorrido por elementos de naturaleza teórica vinculados con la acción didáctica propia de nuestra área curricular y conectando, a través de un amplio conjunto de reflexiones y ejemplificaciones, con el devenir diario de la actividad de aula. Es eso lo que lo convierte en un instrumento extraordinario para enriquecer el conocimiento y para abrir vías en la labor diaria de maestros y profesionales de la educación fisica.
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Sale!PROMOI. Introducción. Concepto. II. Situaciones protegidas. III. El hecho causante y sus requisitos. IV. Contenido de la prestación: base reguladora y cuantía en los diversos grados. V. La calificación de la incapacidad permanente. VI. Dinámica de la prestación de incapacidad permanente. Especial referencia a la revisión de la incapacidad permanente. VII. Responsables de la prestación de incapacidad permanente. VIII. Normas especiales para la incapacidad permanente derivada de enfermedad profesional. IX. Incompatibilidades de la pensión de incapacidad permanente con otras pensiones o subsidios. X. La pensión de invalidez del SOVI.
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In this riveting bilingual caption book, young naturalists will learn about the group dynamics of a pride of lions. This book is written in English and standard Latin-American Spanish and provides both a fun introduction to these fearsome and fascinating big cats and an opportunity to acquire vocabulary in another language.
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The mysterious lynx is secretive, stealthy, and fierce. Bilingual readers are treated to a fun narrative in English with standard Latin-American Spanish translation about these shy cats that live in North America and Europe. Eye-catching photographs and a picture glossary help build emergent language and reading skills.