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Adult Learning for Self and Relational Growth (ALG): An Integrative Developme…
This book describes an adult non-formal learning model, Adult Learning for Self and Relational Growth (ALG), aimed at promoting adults’ development in autonomy and interdependence, from early adulthood to old age. Grounded on tenets from cognitive psychology, philosophy, sociology, and adult education, the model assumes that human development is propelled by two psychological needs, person…
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- Ed. 1
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- 978-94-6300-417-6
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- International Issues in Adult Education
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- 370 BOR a
Applicable Law in Investor-State Arbitration : The Interplay Between National…
This book examines the law, national and/or international, that arbitral tribunals apply on the merits to settle disputes between foreign investors and host states. In light of the freedom that the disputing parties and the arbitrators have when designating the applicable law, and because of the hybrid nature of legal relationship between investors and states, there is significant interplay bet…
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- 9780199656950
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- 347.09 KJO a
Ecological Impacts of Tsunamis on Coastal Ecosystems
This book focuses on the ecological impacts of the Great East Japan Earthquake and resulting tsunamis, a rare and extremely large disturbance event, on various coastal ecosystems in Japan’s Tohoku area, including sub-tidal and tidal animal communities, sand dune plant communities and coastal forests. The studies presented here describe not only how species and populations in these ecosystems …
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- 1
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- 978-4-431-56446-1
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- XI, 410
Hidden Histories of the Dead: Disputed Bodies in Modern British Medical Research
In this discipline-redefining book, Elizabeth T. Hurren maps the post-mortem journeys of bodies, body parts, organs and brains, inside the secretive culture of modern British medical research after WWII as the bodies of the deceasednnwere harvested as bio-commons. Often the human stories behind these bodies were dissected, discarded or destroyed in death. Hidden Histories of the Dead recovers h…
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- 9781108633154
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- 174.2 HUR h
Modern Logic 1850-1950, East and West
This book presents diverse topics in mathematical logic such as proof theory, meta-mathematics, and applications of logic to mathematical structures. The collection spans the first 100 years of modern logic and is dedicated to the memory of Irving Anellis, founder of the journal 'Modern Logic', whose academic work was essential in promoting the algebraic tradition of logic, as represented by Ch…
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- 978-3-319-24754-0
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- XIII, 258
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- Studies in Universal Logic
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Modern Techniques and Solvents for the Extraction of Microbial Oils
A valuable reference presenting many processes that facilitate lipid extraction from micro-organisms. Amongst the techniques included are Folch, Bligh and Dyer methods, and the Soxhlet technique as well as intensified green processes (ultrasound, microwave, supercritical fluid extraction, agro-solvent, accelerated solvent extraction, enzyme-assisted extraction, instant controlled pressure drop,…
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- 1
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- 978-3-319-22716-0
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- XII, 52
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- SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science
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Molecular Oncology Testing for Solid Tumors
Familiarity with and understanding molecular testing is becoming imperative for practicing physicians, especially pathologists and oncologists given the current explosion of molecular tests for diagnostic, prognostic and predictive indications. Molecular Oncology Testing for Solid Tumors is designed to present an up to date practical approach to molecular testing in a easy to understand form…
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- 978-3-319-16303-1
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- IX, 742
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Flexible Pedagogy, Flexible Practice Notes from the Trenches of Distance Edu…
Flexibility has become a watchword in modern education, but its implementation is by no means a straightforward matter. Flexible Pedagogy, Flexible Practice sheds light on the often taken-for-granted assumptions that inform daily practice and examines the institutional dynamics that help and hinder efforts toward flexibility. The collection in international in scope, drawing on the experience o…
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- 9781771992770.01
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- Issues in Distance Education
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- 360
Inspiring STEM Minds
The purpose of this book is to serve as a supplemental reference text for 21st century elementary classrooms. The primary objective is to help teachers inspire and engage their students in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. The push for incorporating STEM education in elementary school has become increasingly important, yet most educators and publishers have …
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- 978-94-6300-352-0
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- X, 126
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- 360 ISA i
Banking in Portugal
This book explains how banking institutions in Portugal were able to maintain their strength and solubility while undergoing a demanding Program of Financial Assistance from the International Monetary Fund, the European Central Bank and the European Commission from May 2011 and May 2014.
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- 978-0-230-37142-2
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- XXI, 213
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- 332.1
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