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Food Price Policy in an Era of Market Instability : A Political Economy Analysis
Food price volatility is one of the major challenges facing current and future global food systems. Since 2006, global food prices have fluctuated greatly around an increasing trend and price spikes were observed for key food commodities such as rice, wheat, and maize. The full or partial transmission of these global food price changes to individual developing countries, together with domestic …
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- 9780191788017
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- 330 FOO
Ambient Assisted Living: 8. AAL-Kongress 2015,Frankfurt/M, April 29-30. April…
In this book, leading authors in the field discuss developments of Ambient Assisted Living. The contributions have been chosen and invited at the 8th AAL Congress, Frankfurt/M. The meeting presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. The 8th AAL Congress focusses its attention on technical assistance systems and their app…
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- Ed. 1
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- 978-3-319-26345-8
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- X, 146
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- Advanced Technologies and Societal Change
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- 618.97 AMB a
Ambient Assisted Living: Italian Forum 2014
This book documents the state of the art in the field of ambient assisted living (AAL), highlighting the impressive potential of novel methodologies and technologies to enhance well-being and promote active ageing. The coverage is wide ranging, with sections on assistive devices, elderly people monitoring, home rehabilitation, ICT solutions for AAL, living with chronic conditions, robotic assis…
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- 978-3-319-18374-9
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- XIV, 509
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- Biosystems & Biorobotics
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- 618.97 AMB a
Ambient Assisted Living: 7. AAL-Kongress 2014 Berlin, Germany, January 21-22,…
In this book, leading authors in the field discuss developments of Ambient Assisted Living. The contributions have been chosen and invited at the 7th AAL congress, Berlin. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economica…
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- 978-3-319-11866-6
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- XI, 178
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- Advanced Technologies and Societal Change
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- 618.97 AMB a
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of Pressure Ulcers
This abundantly illustrated guide, based on work at the renowned Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, describes and depicts operative techniques for the treatment of the devastating wounds caused by pressure ulcers. Comprehensive information is provided on the surgical anatomy and the variety of wounds that may be encountered. In addition, interventions in patients with complicated…
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- 978-3-662-45358-2
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- 617.952
Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis: ArchWise Appliance and Technique
This book describes a new method of alveolar distraction osteogenesis that offers important advantages and can be used for the treatment of various orthopedic abnormalities and congenital malformations. Detailed guidance is provided on selection of patients suitable for alveolar distraction, including those with cleft lip and palate, skeletal class II malocclusions and cystic lesions involving …
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- 978-3-319-07707-9
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- XIII, 123
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- 617.522 ERV a
Aluminum Stress Adaptation in Plants
This book is an overview of our current understanding of aluminium toxicity and tolerance in plants. It covers all relevant aspects from molecular and cellular biology, to genetic approaches, root biology and plant physiology. The contribution of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to alleviating aluminium toxicity is also discussed. Over 40% of total agricultural land resources are acidic in nature, …
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- 978-3-319-19968-9
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- IX, 274
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- Signaling and Communication in Plants
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- 630 ALU a
Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced with Alumina Nanoparticles
This book describes the latest efforts to develop aluminum nanocomposites with enhanced damping and mechanical properties and good workability. The nanocomposites exhibited high strength, improved damping behavior and good ductility, making them suitable for use as wires. Since the production of metal matrix nanocomposites by conventional melting processes is considered extremely problematic (b…
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- 978-3-319-27732-5
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- XII, 126
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- SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
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- 669 CAS a
Altruism, Welfare and the Law
This book is an assault on the notion that it is empirically accurate and legally and philosophically satisfactory to see humans as atomistic entities. It contends that our welfare is inextricably entangled with that of others, and accordingly law and ethics, in determining our best interests, should recognise the central importance of relationality, the performance of obligations, and (even ap…
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- 978-3-319-21605-8
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- IX, 82
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- SpringerBriefs in Law
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- 340.1 FOS a
Alternative Types of Roundabouts: An Informational Guide
This book presents a history of roundabouts, an introduction to their design, calculations of their capacity and traffic-safety features. It describes the key features of standard roundabouts and their limitations. Alternative types of roundabouts are a fairly recent development and have only been implemented in a few countries to date. The book illustrates a broad variety of these recent alter…
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- 978-3-319-09084-9
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- XIV, 206
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- Springer Tracts on Transportation and Traffic
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- 307.2 TOL a
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