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2023Bestiary of the Bibliophile
And other literaty beasts
by Ricardo E. Tatto
Amusing and bright revision and classification of the different types of book lovers (the bibliophile, the bibliopath, the biblio-rat, the bibiiovoyeur) and readers (the faithful, the monogamous, the promiscuous ones), as well as of their habits (reading in bed, in the bathroom, in the public transport, underlining, marking, bending pages), lending and borrowing, etc.
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2024Why headless males are better lovers
Sex and reproduction in the animal kingdom
by Monika Niehaus / Michael Wink
"Sex sells" also applies to evolution. Without sex, there is no genetic variation, and without genetic variation, there is no natural selection and evolution. When it comes to sex and reproduction, all animals have things in common, but there are also many variations. In this game of the sexes, everything revolves around the conflicts of interest between females and males, the diversity of mating systems, matriarchal and patriarchal communities and the securing of paternity, whether through beauty, song and dance or violence.
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December 2014Public Enemy
by Wang Fangchen
The novel depicts the fate of a Chinese village and individual villagers in the great historical transformation, and creates the vivid image of a morally self-examining and self-reflective persona in the character of Farmer Han Dianyi. Using “benevolence and justice” as the effective weapon, Han Dianyi successfully establishes HanTong Group and leads a corrupt and degenerate life afterwards. The suicide of his former lover in despair awakens him and he retires to a seclusive life in a graveyard. His successor Tong Heizi continues his way of practice and Hantong Group still dominates the village. His elder brother Tong Chengzhi resigns from his official post and returns to the village. This causes great uneasiness to Tong Heizi, who sets off on the road of no-return on a snowy night. Han Dianyi, full of remorse, tells people the secret why he has painfully guarded the graveyard for more than ten years. Tong Chengzhi takes over Hantong Group while Han Dianyi holds the ashes of his former lover and enters the tomb he has dug for himself. The whole novel, set in a heavy and gloomy atmosphere, features sharp and poignant language.
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Literature & Literary StudiesMarch 2018The Moon Is Sleepless
by Huang Fan
Huang Fan is a remarkable modern Chinese poet who attracts great attention. His poems are characterized with compact style, imagination, and deep understanding on life. This book selects 110 of the poet’s works during 30 years of composition.
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Insecticide & herbicide technologyJuly 2004Natural Enemies of Terrestrial Molluscs
by Michael J. Wilson. Edited by Gary M Barker
This book provides the first coherent examination of the vast literature on the diversity of organisms that constitute the natural enemies of terrestrial molluscs. In a series of review chapters, it provides an authoritative synthesis of current research on predators, parasites and pathogens and how they might be used to control mollusc pests.
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FictionOctober 2017Lovers of Justice
by Yurii Andrukhovych
"Lovers of Justice" is a paranormal novel in which several biographies are combined into an artistic whole using the author's signature compositional and stylistic skills. They cry out to become an eight-and-a-half-episode TV saga. Family and political murders, rapes and robberies, depravity of minors and the mysterious separation of the head, ideological betrayals and betrayals for the sake of an idea, are assigned to various devils of the soul and are not always fair, but often terrible punishments. What else is needed for the reader to feel good and realize with pleasure his moral superiority over the unfortunate lovers of capricious Justice?
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August 2024Bloodsong 2. Oonas Traum
by Isabell May
Wenn aus Rivalität Feindschaft wird Seit sie denken können, buhlen die Blutjägerin Oona und ihr Konkurrent Xaron um die Anerkennung ihres Oberhauptes und Ziehvaters Marus. Als Xaron Oona zusammen mit Prinzessin Odine ausliefern will, wird aus der Rivalität Feindschaft. Doch Oona weiß, was Marus wirklich im Schilde führt. Sie schwört, Odine um jeden Preis zu beschützen. Als sie sich gegen ihren Ziehvater stellt, gerät auch Xarons Weltbild ins Wanken. Ist er mutig genug, alles zu vergessen, woran er je geglaubt hat, und sich seinen wahren Gefühlen zu stellen? Band 2 der Bloodsong-Reihe für junge Leser*innen ab 14 Jahren erzählt die spannende Geschichte einer starken Blutjägerin, die sich ihrem Oberhaupt und ihrem ewigen Rivalen entgegenstellt, um ihre Freundin zu schützen. Wird sie am Ende alles verlieren? Bloodsong 2. Oonas Traum: Band 2 der packenden Fantasy-Reihe Spannend und magisch: Eine mitreißende Romantasy voller Blutmagie, Liebe und Abenteuer für Fantasy-Fans ab 14 Jahren. Ständeunterschiede und erbitterte Rivalität: Mit einer starken Protagonistin, die gegen ihren Ziehvater und ihren ewigen Rivalen kämpft. Voll angesagt: Mit den beliebten Tropes „enemies to lovers“ und „forced proximity“. Mitreißend und dramatisch: Zwei Liebesgeschichten, die es niemals geben darf – in einem von Aberglauben beherrschten und von Bestien geplagten Land. Der fantastische Young-Adult-Roman entführt Leser*innen ab 14 Jahren in ein düsteres Land voller Blutmagie und Rivalitäten. Die fesselnde Geschichte um die starke Blutjägerin Oona eignet sich perfekt für Fans von Sarah J. Maas und Leigh Bardugo.
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BiotechnologyDecember 2003Genetics, Evolution and Biological Control
by Edited by Professor Lester E Ehler, Rene Sforza, Thierry Mateille
This book has been developed from the keynote addresses delivered at the third IOBC International Symposium (co-organized with CILBA) that was held in Montpellier in October 2002, to address recent developments in genetics and evolutionary biology as applied to biological control. Chapters are organized around the following themes: Genetic structure of pest and natural enemy populations Molecular diagnostic tools in biological control Tracing the origin of pests and natural enemies Predicting evolutionary change in pests and natural enemies Compatibility of transgenic crops and natural enemies Genetic manipulation of natural enemies. The authors identify new issues for each of the major approaches in applied biological control. These include the (1) use of molecular genetics to trace the origin of target pests in classical biological control, (2) potential of mass-reared, transgenic agents in augmentative biological control, and (3) compatibility of transgenic crops and natural enemies in conservational biological control.
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June 2023Spaces between us
by Emma Lindberg, Moon Notes
Spicy Lovestory zwischen Badboy und Bookboy. Steh zu deinen Gefühlen, lebe deinen Traum! Tyren ist glücklich mit seinem Literaturstudium und seinem Nebenjob in einem kleinen Buchladen. Dass seine reiche Familie ihn lieber in einem Medizinstudium sehen würde, versucht er zu verdrängen. Alles ändert sich, als Jamain bei ihm einzieht. Jamain, der ständig Regeln bricht und sich mit einem Job im Freizeitpark über Wasser hält. Er wirbelt Tyrens strukturiertes Leben durcheinander. Trotzdem – oder gerade deshalb – wächst die Anziehung zwischen den beiden. Aber können zwei so unterschiedliche Menschen wirklich zusammenpassen? Als Tyrens Familie Wind von der Sache bekommt, müssen sich die beiden entscheiden ... Nicht dein Typ? Du wirst dich wundern! Sexy gay New Adult-Romance zweier komplett gegensätzlicher Charaktere. Zwei eurer beliebtesten Topics: „Enemies to lovers“ und „Forced proximity“. Es geht um Leidenschaft und Mut, um Unabhängigkeit, persönliche Entwicklung und darum, für sich selbst einzustehen.
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Literature & Literary StudiesHistory of Chinese Modern Popular Literature
by Fan Boqun
A pioneering academic project by Fan Boqun, a founder in the field of Chinese popular literature research, the book is divided into eight compilations: "Social Romance", "Martial Arts Making", "Detective Stories", "Historical Stories", "Humorous Stories", "Popular Drama", "Popular Journals" and "Chinese Modern Popular Literature Memorabilia".
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Geography & the EnvironmentOctober 2020Plant Invasions
The Role of Biotic Interactions
by Anna Traveset, David M Richardson
Despite many books on plant invasions, none has focused on the role of species interactions. This book is a comprehensive overview of how plant invasions are mediated by varied species interactions and how such invasions influence this important component of biodiversity which involves the interactions (the 'glue') among a community's species. Besides highlighting relevant findings, the book digs deeply into new methodologies to understand species interactions in plant invasions and how this can improve management of invaded communities. The book covers: - Main theories/hypotheses in plant invasion ecology that invoke species interactions - Plant invasions promoted by mutualistic interactions and release from enemies - Antagonistic interactions preventing or hindering plant invasions - Consequences of plant invasions on native species interactions and ecosystem functioning - The interaction network approach to understanding plant invasions - Importance of considering species interactions in managing plant invasions Future avenues of research are highlighted in a final chapter. Table of contents Part I: Background Chapter 1: Plant invasions: the role of biotic interactions – An overview Chapter 2: The role of biotic interactions in invasion ecology: theories and hypotheses Part II: Positive and negative interactions in the soil Chapter 3: Soil biota and non-native plant invasions Part III: Mutualistic interactions that promote plant invasions Chapter 4: Pollination interactions promoting plant invasions- Chapter 5: Seed dispersal interactions promoting plant invasions Chapter 6: Ungulates as dispersal vectors of non-native plants Chapter 7: The role of plant-plant facilitation in non-native plant invasions Chapter 8: How direct and indirect non-native interactions can promote plant invasions, lead to invasional meltdown, and inform management decisions Part IV: Antagonistic interactions that hinder plant invasions Chapter 9: Biotic resistance to plant invasions Chapter 10: EICA 2.0: A general model of enemy release and defence in plant and animal invasions Chapter 11: The role of pathogens in plant invasions Chapter 12: Direct and indirect effects of herbivores influencing plant invasions Part V: Consequences of plant invasions for biotic interactions among native species Chapter 13: Impacts of non-native plants on plant-pollinator interactions Chapter 14: The effect of non-native plant invasions on seed dispersal of native plants Chapter 15: Allelopathic disruptions of biotic interactions due to non-native plants Chapter 16: Competition between native and non-native plants Chapter 17: Indirect biotic interactions between non-native plants and native plants and animals Part VI: Novel techniques and experimental approaches in the study of plant invasions Chapter 18: How a network approach has advanced the field of plant invasion ecology Chapter 19: Molecular ecology of plant-microbial interactions during invasions: progress and challenges Part VII: Biotic interactions and the management of ecosystems invaded by non-native plants Chapter 20: How can progress in the understanding of antagonistic interactions be applied to improve biological control of plant invasions? Chapter 21: Restoration of pollination interactions in communities invaded by non-native plants Chapter 22: Restoration of seed dispersal interactions in communities invaded by non-native plants Chapter 23: Multiple feedbacks due to biotic interactions across trophic levels can lead to persistent novel conditions that hinder restoration
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In Doing Good Deeds
by Written by Fan Luming, Illustrated by Xia Xinxin
In Doing Good Deeds: Chinese Stories from Famous Paintings is set against the backdrop of Wang Ximeng's masterpiece "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains" of the Northern Song dynasty. Adapted from the traditional folk tale "Fan Dan Asks the Buddha," it follows Fan Dan's journey to change his own impoverished fate by seeking out immortals in the deep mountains. Along the way, he meets a ministry councillor wishing for his mute daughter to speak, a tortoise longing to be a dragon, and a landlord aspiring to become a deity, all seeking answers about their destinies from the immortal. As Fan Dan meets the immortals and inquires about others' fates, he cannot inquire about his own. On his journey back, each person realizes their good fortune, offering Fan Dan generous rewards in return. The story embodies the simple wisdom of ancient Chinese people, allowing children to immerse themselves in traditional Chinese culture and appreciate the magnificence of nature, the wisdom of humanity, and the depth of art.
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Picture booksMay 2018The Enemies Inside
by Mohammed Umar
When well-armed soldiers from a powerful kingdom surrounded a small kingdom, its king was given an ultimatum by the commander of the invading army. The king consulted his advisers who came up with a novel plan on how to get rid of the enemy soldiers without a fight. Will the plan work?
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April 2020Enabling Management 2
by Zhang Fan
The main content of this book is: "The secret to success of ordinary people". Through the chapters of Zhang Fan’s entrepreneurial life and wisdom, sharing team management experience, explaining company management wisdom, interpreting thinking and values, and planning future development, the chapters on “love and goodness are The core viewpoint of "the cornerstone of career development" has been systematically interpreted. The book is based on Zhang Fan's real entrepreneurial experience, life experience and a large number of market cases, which is of practical significance and awakening value for entrepreneurship and life planning.
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Literature & Literary StudiesDecember 2016 - December 2024Scream
by Lu Xun,Fan Zeng
"Scream" is a collection of short stories by modern writer Lu Xun. The collection of novels truly depicts the social life from the Revolution of 1911 to the May Fourth Movement. Every article in the book is accompanied by illustrations drawn by Mr. Fan Zeng, a famous Chinese scholar and teacher of traditional Chinese painting, which vividly presents the world in Lu Xun's novels.
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Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's/YA)Picture Books about Emotion Management for Girls
by Le Fan, Liu Chanjuan, Liu Jiaxi
While growing up, girls are more likely than boys to receive contradictory expectations from different aspects of their lives: parents, teachers, peers, society, and themselves. They could be rebellious but at the same time remain "good girls". They could express anger against bullies at school while simultaneously meeting teachers' expectations of nonaggressive behavior. They could be powerful and competitive at the same time that they worry about being considered "unfeminine". Girls struggle with these conflicting messages in their everyday lives, trying to please all these other people and losing track of themselves. Writer Le Fan, who has experienced the same contradictions as growing up, hopes that girls could love themselves, put themselves first a little more. So here comes the Picture Books about Emotion Management for Girls. The series contains five stories of five courageous little girls who were experiencing confusion in their lives. Little Le Fan in I am not Just a Good Girl tried to find the balance between two sides of herself—a cool girl and a good girl. Xiaoxiao in I love myself learned to be more confident and accepted her new look after her baby teeth fell out. Jiang in I'm so Jealous learned to deal with jealousy towards her best friend. A timid girl Xiao in I can Say No strived to express herself and stop the little boy's bullies. Feng in I Really Want to Win embraced her inner "tomboy" with daddy's encouragement. All the five little girls, though struggling, broke out of cultural and societal stereotypes swirling around them and became their true selves.
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Literature & Literary StudiesDecember 2019 - December 2024Hesitate
by Lu Xun,Fan Zeng
" Hesitate " is a collection of novels by Lu Xun, which has a total of 11 novels from 1924 to 1925. The entire collection of novels reveals the concern for the peasants and intellectuals living under the weight of feudal forces. Every article in the book is accompanied by illustrations drawn by Mr. Fan Zeng, a famous Chinese scholar and teacher of traditional Chinese painting, which vividly presents the world in Lu Xun's novels.
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Children's & YAA Magical Christmas with the Snow Fairy
by Stefanie Dahle
Emmo would also like to celebrate Christmas for a change. He’s lucky that his best friend Gwendoline, the Snow Fairy, is there to help him with his preparations. A Christmas tree, presents, delicious biscuits, sweet-smelling baked apples, and of course glittering white snow - all in readiness for the most wonderful Christmas party the Silver Forest has ever seen. With Stefanie Dahle’s enchanting illustrations, this solid, read-aloud picture book will accompany big and little picture-book lovers through a wonderfully harmonious Advent and Christmas.
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June 2021The origin of Bianque's medicine-the method of four clocks
by Fan Jiaru, Lu Junzhi
Four-clock pulse method is an ancient pulse method that has been lost. In the "Huangdi Neijing", only its name and a simple description of the four-clock pulse state are left. In the "Historical Records of Bianque Cang Biography", there are many diagnosis cases of Cang Gong They all use the four-clock pulse method, even Zhang Zhongjing's "The Synopsis of the Golden Chamber" mentions this pulse method, but how to use it has been lost. Now through the concerted efforts of the two authors Fan Jiaru and Lu Junzhi, combined with theoretical construction and clinical verification, we finally took a crucial step in restoring the four-clock pulse method and found the correct way to use it. This book is a perfect combination of traditional Chinese medicine theory and clinical cases. It allows everyone to have both theoretical understanding and case proofs when learning Chinese medicine. Learning to understand the four-clock pulse method can help you understand the precious medical records of ancient Chinese medicine, and it can also help you Have a deeper understanding of "internal difficulties" and open the door to correctly learn "internal difficulties".
