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Microbiology (non-medical)January 1962Fusarial Wilt (Panama Disease) of Bananas and other Musa Species
by R H Stover
paper on the Fusarial Wilt (or Panama Disease) of Bananas and other Musa species
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April 2021As sete por quatro
Colectânea de contos alusivos ao 7 de Abril, Dia da Mulher Moçambicana
by Sandra Tamele
Esta colecção alusiva ao 7 de Abril, Dia da Mulher Moçambicana, traz sete contos em quatro línguas Moçambicanas, Português, Macua, Sena e Changana. Os contos são breves e propõem ao leitor uma viagem ao universo feminino, desde o conto infanto-juvenil ao conto erótico apresentando sete autoras debutantes no estilo. As estórias trazem vislumbres da resiliência, dos sonhos e da luxúria, explorando a criatividade no feminino as suas estórias em sete vozes: Serena de Nizete Cassamo Eu tenho um sonho de Deizy Joane Inkosazana Indira Mangaza de Larsan Mendes Delírios de um fim próximo de Kaya M A farsa de Denise Mangue O desconhecido na feira de verão de E. D. Barbosa O menino e a velhinha das flores de Samira Weng
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August 1998Tomboy
Roman
by Thomas Meinecke
Thomas Meineckes Roman ist ein bizarres Kabinett der gender troubles. Es treten auf: die »zwangsheterosexuelle« Vivian Atkinson, damit beschäftigt, in ihrer Magisterarbeit die Philosophie der amerikanischen Feministin Judith Butler und die Irrtümer Otto Weiningers über Geschlecht und Charakter in Verbindung zu bringen. Da sind der feministische Gelegenheitsarzthelfer Hans Mühlenkamm, die bisexuelle Tennisspielerin Korinna Kohn und die lesbische Doktorandin Franke Stöver, die mit Vivian Bücher und Platten tauschen. Und da ist Fraukes »phallische Verlobte« Angela, ehemals Angelo, die das katholische Frauenmagazin »Monika« abonniert hat, weil sie »ganz einfach Frau« sein will. In Tomboy geraten die Geschlechterverhältnisse ins Tanzen, die Polarität männlich/weiblich wird zum Schmelzen gebracht, als konstruiert entlarvt und in ein Oszillieren überführt - was das Leben nicht einfacher macht.
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Humanities & Social SciencesJune 2012Cultures and caricatures of British imperial aviation
Passengers, pilots, publicity
by Gordon Pirie, Andrew Thompson, John Mackenzie
The new activity of trans-continental civil flying in the 1930s is a useful vantage point for viewing the extension of British imperial attitudes and practices. Cultures and caricatures of British imperial aviation examines the experiences of those (mostly men) who flew solo or with a companion (racing or for leisure), who were airline passengers (doing colonial administration, business or research), or who flew as civilian air and ground crews. For airborne elites, flying was a modern and often enviable way of managing, using and experiencing empire. On the ground, aviation was a device for asserting old empire: adventure and modernity were accompanied by supremacism. At the time, however, British civil imperial flying was presented romantically in books, magazines and exhibitions. Eighty years on, imperial flying is still remembered, reproduced and re-enacted in caricature. ;
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December 2013Maid Marian and the Lawman
by Deb Stover
Sometimes the simple goodness of a dream reminds us how to fall in love. 1896 Oklahoma Indian Territory Mary Goode has spent nearly a decade hiding her sweetly off-kilter brother, Robin, and two fellow misfits after she rescued them from a brutal institution. But unknown to Mary, the trio's fascination with Robin Hood and their hero's crusade to "steal from the rich and give to the poor" may have led to a few actual robberies. U.S. Marshal Shane Latimer is on the trail of the inept Robin Hood and his shabby band of not-so-tough Merry Men when his rattlesnake-spooked-horse lands him in the care of Robin’s fiercely protective sister, Mary, aka Maid Marian. He’s instantly charmed by Mary’s devotion to her whimsical brood but worries that she may be hiding the truth. Still, for a cynical loner like Shane, the appeal of their family affection, love, and loyalty, combined with Mary’s growing hold on his heart, is hard to resist. Mary is equally torn. This wounded stranger could be the man of her dreams, and for the first time in her life she has someone to share the challenges of keeping her brigands out of trouble. But will her quest for happiness forever shatter the idyllic life she's forged for her special family? And how will Shane reconcile his duties as a lawman with his love for Maid Marian and her outlaws? Since publication of her first novel in 1995, Deb Stover has received dozens of awards for her cross-genre fiction, including ten RT Book Reviews nominations and a Career Achievement Award. Visit her at www.debstover.com.
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Business, Economics & LawMay 2019She's Back
Your guide to returning to work
by Lisa Unwin and Deb Khan
Women's careers twist and turn. Women step back or step away for so many reasons. Then, let's face it, returning is tough. Whether you are coming back after a break, or looking to ramp up a level, this book is an essential guide and helps you succeed. You'll learn the truth about how the recruitment market really works; how to craft a narrative that explains your value; mobilise a network to support your ambitions and find work that will work for you. Examples of real women's struggles and winning strategies provide inspiration and will enthuse you about how to make your own comeback. Lisa and Deb draw on years of research across several different sectors and their experience of working with and listening to the stories of thousands of women to provide a fresh, pragmatic and above all useful handbook for today's fast evolving job market. In a world of #MeToo and Time's Up, She's Back. And so are you.
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nichts, was uns passiert
by Bettina Wilpert
Leipzig. Sommer. Universität, Fußball-WM und Volksküche. Gute Freunde. Eine Geburtstagsfeier. Anna sagt, sie wurde vergewaltigt. Jonas sagt, es war einvernehmlicher Geschlechtsverkehr. Aussage steht gegen Aussage. Nach zwei Monaten nah an der Verzweiflung zeigt Anna Jonas schließlich an, doch im Freundeskreis hängt bald das Wort "Falschbeschuldigung" in der Luft. Jonas’ und Annas Glaubwürdigkeit und ihre Freundschaften werden aufs Spiel gesetzt. Der Roman »nichts, was uns passiert« thematisiert, welchen Einfluss eine Vergewaltigung auf Opfer, Täter und das Umfeld hat und wie eine Gesellschaft mit sexueller Gewalt umgeht. BETTINA WILPERT wurde mit ihrem Debütroman »nichts, was uns passiert« mit dem Förderpreis zum Lessing-Preis des Freistaates Sachsen ausgezeichnet und landete auf der Hotlist 2018, durch die alljährlich die 10 besten Bücher aus unabhängigen Verlagen gekürt werden. Im Rahmen dessen gewann sie den Melusine-Huss-Preis. Außerdem erhielt Bettina Wilpert für das Buch den ZDF-„aspekte”-Literaturpreis für das beste literarische Debüt des Jahres 2018. Zudem wurde sie mit Das Debüt 2018 - dem Bloggerpreis für Literatur ausgezeichnet und »nichts, was uns passiert« als bester Titel aus 69 eingereichten Debüts ausgewählt. Der Roman wurde darüber hinaus mit dem Kranichsteiner Jugendliteratur-Stipendium 2019 und dem KIMI-Siegel 2019 in der Kategorie Longseller ausgezeichnet. Desweiteren wurde Bettina Wilpert für den Clemens-Bretano-Preis 2019 nominiert. »nichts, was uns passiert« wurde 2019 vom Stadttheater Gießen für die Bühne adaptiert.
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Sonne, Mond, Zinn
by Alexandra Riedel
Dinge passieren. Menschen auch. So sagt es jedenfalls Esther Zinn. Dass das Eingeständnis ihrer Existenz, eines unehelichen Kindes, Probleme bereitet, erfährt auch ihr Sohn auf der Beerdigung seines Großvaters, dem Vater seiner Mutter. Alexandra Riedels Debütroman »Sonne, Mond, Zinn« widmet sich einem existentiellen Thema in einer poetischen wie klaren Sprache und macht dabei die Wichtigkeit und Härte des Sujets deutlich: Es geht um die Liebe der Eltern und die Liebe, die Kinder ihren Eltern entgegenbringen. Und um den großen Schmerz, wenn sie fehlt. Die Geschichte um Esther Zinn bewegt sich zwischen Wirklichkeiten und Möglichkeiten, Erinnerungen und Sehnsüchten und führt die Leser*innen in weite Ferne bis an den äußersten Rand unseres Sonnensystems. Für ihren Debütroman »Sonne Mond Zinn« wurde Riedel mit dem »Bayern2-Wortspiele-Preis 2020« ausgezeichnet.
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Als ich mit Hitler Schnapskirschen aß
by Manja Präkels
Landleben zwischen Lethargie und Lebenslust. Mimi und Oliver sind Nachbarskinder und Angelfreunde in einer kleinen Stadt an der Havel. Sie spielen Fußball miteinander, leisten den Pionierschwur und berauschen sich auf Familienfesten heimlich mit den Schnapskirschen der Eltern. Mit dem Mauerfall zerbricht auch ihre Freundschaft. Mimi sieht sich als der letzte Pionier – Timur ohne Trupp.Oliver wird unter dem Kampfnamen Hitler zu einem der Anführer marodierender Jugendbanden. In Windeseile bringen seine Leute Straßen und Plätze unter ihre Kontrolle. Dann eskaliert die Situation vollends …Manja Präkels erzählt in ihrem Debütroman vom Verschwinden der DDR in einem brandenburgischen Kleinstadtidyll, dem Auftauchen verloren geglaubter Gespenster, von Freundschaft und Wut.
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December 2019KAJAS greifen an
by Jürgen Jüly
Autor Jürgen Jüly packt die Themen des Lebens, Liebe, Hass, Krieg und Frieden, in ein spirituelles Science-Fiction-Abenteuer. Sein Debütroman verwebt vier Erzählstränge zur Geschichte seiner Menschheit. „Und trotzdem ist mir langweilig. Fade am Abend. Fade, wenn die Alltagsarbeit erledigt ist und fade, wenn die Glotze kein Programm bietet. Also was tun?“ Protagonist Charlie hat in seinem Leben viel erreicht. Seine wilden Zeiten sind vorbei. Gut situiert lebt er getrennt von seiner Freundin Chloé, einer erfolgreichen Journalistin, in der ruhigen Kleinstadt Benela. Sein Alltag wird unterbrochen, als die Stadt von Aliens angegriffen wird. Die Grenze zwischen Realität und Wahn verschwimmt für ihn. Eine apokalyptische Invasion nimmt ihren Lauf. Charlie, Gloria, Chloé, Glenn, Cléo, Cipessa und Mickey sind die Protagonisten der parallelverlaufenden Geschehnisse. Sie begegnen einander auf unterschiedliche Weise – KAJAS greifen an – werden sie überleben?!
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RomanceAugust 2014Rivals For Love
by Barbara Cartland
Two attractive, intelligent people with one thing in common both of them have sworn never to marry, unless it is for true love. Beautiful and headstrong, Lady Elva Chartham shocks her family when she denounces the debutante balls and festivities of London as a waste of her time. Determined not to bow to the pressure of polite society into an early marriage, she returns home to the pleasures of the country and to dream of travel and adventure. Little does she know that opportunities for both will be presented to her during a surprise visit from her cousin, the enigmatic Duke of Sparkbrook. Handsome and equally adamant that he will not marry the eligible young ladies paraded before him, they enter into a pact to help the British Government. Leaving the safety of England for Russia and the opulent court of Empress Catherine, Elva and the Duke grow closer as they face great danger amongst the plotters and espionage they discover. Will they succeed in their mission and return safely back to Britain? Or will their deception be discovered as they get drawn ever deeper into a court filled with desire, betrayal, revenge, and ultimately love?
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RomanceAugust 2014Love is Triumphant
by Barbara Cartland
"When Rosina's dear friend leapt to her death after the man she loved betrayed her, she vowed vengeance on all men. Rosina declared that no man could be trusted, including Sir John Crosby, member of parliament, whom she had secretly loved since girlhood. Now a debutante, she found herself caught up in a whirl of social activity. An election was imminent and her father, Sir Elroy Clarendon, was favored to be made a government Minister. Her new friend Lady Doreen, daughter of the Earl of Blakemore was secretly in love with an unknown admirer. To Rosina's dismay he turned out to be Arthur Woodward, the man whose betrayal had destroyed her friend, and whose incriminating letters Rosina possessed. In spite of his threats, she defied him. Sir John, after begging her to stop, tried to protect her. How they dealt with the venomous Woodward, and discovered true love, is told in this romantic novel, the 670th by Barbara Cartland."
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RomanceDecember 2014A Shooting Star
by Barbara Cartland
The beautiful Flavia Linwood had been living in the country until she was nearly nineteen. She should have been a debutante in London the previous year, but she was in deep mourning for her mother who had died suddenly. Now at last she travels to London for her Season. Her father, Lord Linwood, and his friend Lord Carlsby are courtiers in attendance on Her Majesty Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle and they are very proud of their position at Court. Quite by chance Flavia secretly learns that they are increasingly concerned that the Queen is becoming too interested in the handsome Earl of Haugton and heeds his advice rather than theirs. They therefore concoct plan to get him out of their way by marrying Flavia off to him. She is completely horrified at the idea! She has long ago made up her mind that she will only marry someone she loves and who loves her. How she tries to avoid the Earl, but finally meets him face to face and then finds that he feels exactly as she does and learns that, although he is nearly twenty-eight, he has no intention of marrying anyone, not even to have an heir to his title and fortune. How Flavia and the Earl plan to circumvent the ingenious scheme of Lord Linwood and Lord Carlsby. And, how by a strange and frightening drama at Windsor Castle, they finally find what they are both seeking is all told in this unusal romance by BARBARA CARTLAND.
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RomanceAugust 2014Journey To love
by Barbara Cartland
Shana, the beautiful daughter of Lord Hallam has not yet been a debutante as she has been helping her father write his autobiography. Although retired from the Foreign Office, Lord Hallam agrees to go abroad leaving his daughter alone in the country. Before he leaves he asks Shana to run an errand to the landlord of the village inn known as the Rose and Crown, where she finds there is a crisis in the kitchen and offers to cook luncheon for the Marquis of Kilbrooke and his shooting party. She not only cooks the food, but helps to wait at table and she meets the Marquis who to her surprise is young and very handsome. Shana returns to the Rose and Crown to cook again for two strangers who turn out to be Italians and overhears, as she speaks Italian fluently, their dastardly plot to rob the Marquis of his extremely valuable collection of gold and silver heirlooms. She feels it is her duty to warn the Marquis of their plot and in doing so becomes involved in an exciting and dangerous adventure. How Shana overcomes the perils confronting her and unexpectedly finds love and happiness is told in this unusual and exciting story by BARBARA CARTLAND.
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RomanceAugust 2014Lovers In London
by Barbara Cartland
Witty, sardonic and with an eye for beautiful ladies, the handsome Marquis of Rakecliffe has earned himself the nickname, ‘Rake’ amongst his friends and family. As he cuts a swathe through the glittering balls and elegant soirees of London society he is pursued by debutantes and married hostesses alike. Admired by men, including the Prince of Wales, for his intelligence, bravery and ability to take on any challenge to defend his country it seems the Marquis lives a charmed life. Beautiful Lanthia Grenville is a stranger to the city and the new fashions set by the Prince of Wales and his wild, fun loving ‘Marlborough House set’. Leaving her sheltered life in the country for a shopping trip chaperoned by the kindly Mrs Blossom, Lanthia looks forward to an exciting stay at the celebrated hotel, The Langham. But it seems that the Marquis’ luck has finally run out after a liaison with a beautiful Spanish Contessa inflames the jealousy of her fiery husband. Eager to avoid a duel, he flings himself upon the mercy of Lanthia persuading her to enter into a secret pact to avoid social ruin. Protected by her doting parents and dreaming of true love, travel and adventure, Lanthia is suddenly plunged into more excitement than she could ever have imagined as their ruse threatens to be uncovered. As friendships are tested to the limits and danger threatens will Lanthia be the one to halt the Rakes progress and teach him the meaning of true love, loyalty and fidelity? Or will the fanatical Conté ultimately wreak his revenge and shatter the lives of everyone?
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RomanceAugust 2014The Marquis Is Trapped
by Barbara Cartland
"The Marquis of Kexley seems to have everything a girl could want – wealth, good looks, intelligence, athletic prowess – and a title. The only thing he doesn’t possess is respect for the legion of women who throw themselves at him, desperate to claim some of his attention. He firmly believes that the woman that could love him forever, and whom he could love in return simply does not exist. Plagued by debutantes with ambitious mothers who have their eyes firmly set on all that he has to offer, the Marquis becomes renowned for his relationships with bored society wives. But this time is seems that he has sorely misjudged the situation and he is horrified when glamorous widow, Isobel Heywood his current affaires-de-coeur, softly suggests that they should be married. With marriage the last thing on his mind, and cursing himself for getting involved with a woman free to marry, he evades her question by pretending to sleep whilst plotting to escape as quickly as possible. With his prized yacht at his disposal the Marquis beats a hasty retreat from London and makes for Scotland to stay with the Earl of Darendell, and enjoy the salmon fishing on the Earl’s large country estate. But it seems that the Marquis cannot escape his past no matter how far he runs. Within hours of arriving a surprise member of the household threatens to ruin him, and the daughter of the house, Celina, with her ruthless plotting. Once more on the run, and offering the beautiful Celina his protection, the Marquis seeks sanctuary in the tranquility of the Orkney Islands. With danger at every turn, together, they set out an adventure that neither will ever forget."
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RomanceAugust 2014A Lucky Star
by Barbara Cartland
"Jilted by her faithless fiancée and at risk of cruel gossip from the debutantes and dowagers of London Society, life is not going as expected for beautiful Anthea Preston. Eager to leave the scandal behind, Anthea is heartbroken afresh when her beloved Mama dies of a sudden illness. So she is delighted when her indulgent Papa offers to raise her spirits with a Grand Tour of Europe. Intelligent as well as extremely lovely to look at, Anthea is excited to see all the wonderful places that she has only ever read about. Unfortunately fate has more in store for her. Whilst Anthea is away she receives a telegram to say that her father has unexpectedly married again and she has a new stepmother. To make things even worse her stepmother seems intent on marrying her off to the first rich man who offers – regardless of her feelings. Thankfully, a chance meeting with the young and willful Lady Linette Hayworth brings Anthea the chance to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life. Torn between staying at home with the father she loves, despite her meddling stepmother, and onboard adventures as chaperone to Lintette, she quickly packs her bags and steals away into the night. However, her new employer – the handsome Earl of Hayworth – is not all that he appears. A man of principles and family honour, dark secrets lurk in his past that not even his daughter knows about. Looking deeply into his amber eyes as he entrusts Linette to her care, Anthea is fascinated and eager to know more. But a journey to Naples, and an advantageous business deal for the Earl, sets the wheels in motion for secrets to be revealed and dangerous liaisons made. As Linette and Anthea enjoy the Italian sun, both dreaming of true love, the darker side of business threatens to overshadow their joy. As the girls make happy plans for the future, the Earl prays that he can keep them safe from his business rivals and the dangers that stalk them all.
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RomanceDecember 2014Blessing of the Gods
by Barbara Cartland
Lord Springdale is becoming increasingly irritated and tired of being told by his grandmother that he must marry and produce an heir to his illustrious title and estates. She keeps on telling him that, as he is the last of his line and at the age of twenty-seven, he must find a suitable wife and settle down. After a number of affaires de coeur with attractive married ladies, he is not in the least attracted to debutantes and so avoids their pushy mothers like the plague As he was leaving a hospital after visiting his grandmother, a young girl, thinking that his carriage was for hire, jumps in and orders him to drive away quickly. Lord Springdale is obviously surprised and, when he looks at her, he realises that she is very beautiful. After agreeing to take her to where she wants to go, he learns that Mellina is being forced into marriage by her immensely rich father to a man he has chosen for her and who she utterly dislikes and despises. Because they both hate being pushed into marriage to someone who only wants him for his title and her for her father’s vast fortune, they agree to run away on his superb yacht disguised as brother and sister. They set out confidently in the hope that they will each find their ideal partner on this voyage and counter the pressures that they are suffering from at home. They call at Gibraltar, Marseilles and then sail across the Mediterranean to Tunisia. It is during their visit to the ancient Colosseum of El Djem in Tunisia that something terrifying happens to Mellina and she is rescued by Lord Springdale, which is to completely change both their lives. How this all comes about is told in this exciting and intriguing story by BARBARA CARTLAND.
