pBeavers are widely recognised as a keystone species which play a pivotal role in riparian ecology. Their tree felling and dam building behaviours coupled with a suite of other activities create a wealth of living opportunities that are exploited by a range of other species. Numerous scientific studies demonstrate that beaver-generated living environments that are much richer in terms of both biodiversity

This engaging personal account of one of America\'s most contested wildlife conservation campaigns has as its central character the black-footed ferret. Once feared extinct, and still one of North America\'s rarest mammals, the black-footed ferret exemplifies the ecological, social, and political challenges of conservation in the West, including the risks involved with intensive captive breeding and

The essays in this book trace a rich continuum of artistic exchange that occurred between successive Islamic dynasties from the twelfth through nineteenth centuries--as well as the influence of Islamic art during that time on cultures as far away as China, Armenia, India, and Europe. Taking advantage of recent technologies that allow new ways of peering into the pasts of art objects, the authors break

pDid you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Amharic br br Learning Amharic can be fun with this picture book.br br In this book you will find the following features p ol listrongAmharic Alphabetsstrongli listrongAmharic Wordsstrongli listrongEnglish Translationsstrongli ol pSome Important Information Regarding Our Books p ol liEach Alphabet has its own Page.li liAll Pages are in Color.li

pThis book, Essays in Search of Understanding, covers a wide range of topics from Puzzles and Problems in Buddhism to so-called unconditional love. Many of them are short and pithy, meant more as discussion starters than as something authoritative and final. But all of them reflect considerable thought and inquiry. Thoughts and lines of argument which may well both spark your own interest and further

bWhy Americans do not divide neatly into red and blue or right and left but form coalitions across party lines on hot-button issues ranging from immigration to same-sex marriage.bpOn any given night cable TV news will tell us how polarized American politics is Republicans are from Mars, Democrats are from Canada. But in fact, writes Peter Wenz in iBeyond Red and Bluei, Americans do not divide neatly

pThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.ppThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.ppScholars believe,

Within the bewildering paradox of suffering and beauty, we often miss the Invisible One. Never quite what you\'d imagine, the nudge of his Presence can be mind-bending. More often, the Almighty gives no more than a slender warble. This collection is about finding the presence of God in spite of and because of the trappings that make us most human.

What are the real disease entities in psychiatry This is a question that has bedeviled the study of the mind for more than a century yet it is low on the research agenda of psychiatry. Basic science issues such as neuroimaging, neurochemistry, and genetics carry the day instead. There is nothing wrong with basic science research, but before studying the role of brain circuits or cerebral chemistry,

pChemistry and Technology of Lubricants describes the chemistry and technology of base oils, additives and applications of liquid lubricants. This Third Edition reflects how the chemistry and technology of lubricants has developed since the First Edition was published in 1992. p pThe acceleration of performance development in the past 35 years has been as significant as in the previous century Refinery

Is belief in God epistemically justified That\'s the question atthe heart of this volume in the iGreat Debates in Philosophyiseries, with Alvin Plantinga and Michael Tooley each addressingthis fundamental question with distinctive arguments from opposingperspectives. ulliThe first half of the book contains each philosopher\'sexplanation of his particular view the second half allows them todirectly

Rimpression inchange de l\'dition originale de 1860. La maison d\'dition Anatiposi publie des livres historiques en rimpression. En raison de leur ge, ces livres peuvent prsenter des pages manquantes ou une qualit moindre. Notre objectif est de prserver ces livres et de les rendre accessibles au public afin qu\'ils ne se perdent pas.

pThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.ppThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.ppScholars believe,

Grandpa Wessels sells everything in Germany and moves to the United States to raise his family. One generation flees the country for safety, the next fights to defend the country. One survives the sinking of their ship by the enemy, the next survives his aircraft being shelled in a hellish barage of fire from enemy cannons. The Wessels Generations tells the story while encouraging each to tell their

Goldsworthy examines how the Roman army operated on campaign and in battle. He compares the army\'s organization and strategic doctrine with those of its chief opponents and explores in detail the reality of battle tactics, weaponry, leadership, and, most of all, the important issue of morale.

pCan you find love in a city that may not love you back ppCan you find something to believe in, in an unbelievable placeppbrppAustralia is ruled by The Org. Cristina, a conservative but curious young woman, unsure of her sexuality, moves to Sydney to work for The Org\'s Program. She collides with Bacch, a fluid young man losing himself amongst despair and illegal dancefloors. They keep secrets.ppbrppAs

pFirst performed in 1882, Ghosts is the controversial and tragic play by the famed Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It is the story of Helen Alving, a wealthy widow who was unhappily married to her unfaithful husband. Helen has tried to shelter her son, Oswald, from the corrupting influence of his father\'s immoral behavior and has sent him away only to discover that he is suffering from syphilis

Title 40 presents regulations governing care of the environment. Programs addressing air, water, pesticides, radiation protection, and noise abatement are included. Practices for waste and toxic materials disposal and clean-up are also prescribed.

pFour experienced teachers of beginning Chinese have developed this introductory textbook. A pilot edition has been tested widely in classrooms and refined over a period of years. Among its salient features are lessons that are lively, amusing, and relevant to everyday life concentrated training of ear and tongue in the sound system of Chinese extensive grammar notes, clearly presented, with attention

pGenesis, as the first book of the Bible, is the foundational book for the entire biblical canon. In Genesis we find the themes of creation, relationship, covenant, hope, and redemption that will come to characterize God\'s grand story throughout the rest of the Bible, all the way to Revelation. The end of Genesis focuses largely on the family of Jacob as they work out what it means to be God\'s covenant