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Botany & plant sciencesMarch 2013Phytophthora
A Global Perspective
by Olaf Ribeiro, Marco Thines, Frank Martin, Greg Forbes, David Cooke, Dennis Halterman, Paul Bosland, Mary Hausbeck, Yilmaz Balci, Thomas Jung, Tibor Érsek, Andre Drenth, Janice Uchida, Yuanchao Wang, Sylvia Patricia Fernández Pavía, Randy C Ploetz, Rodrigo Ahumada, Jan Nagel, Anne Dorrance, Adrienne R Hardham, Sabine Werres, Susan C Miyasaka, Soum Sanago. Edited by Kurt Lamour.
Members of the genus Phytophthora cause serious damage to a huge array of plants. From the nineteenth century Irish potato famine to current widespread threats to forests and ecosystems in North and South America, Europe and Australia, the genus lives up to its reputation as the plant destroyer. This book provides an overview of Phytophthora species impacting crops, forests, nurseries, greenhouses and natural areas worldwide. Chapters cover major hosts, identification, epidemiology, management, current research, future perspectives and the impacts of globalization on Phytophthora. Phytophthora: A Global Perspective is an essential resource for researchers and extension workers in plant pathology and crop protection.
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Drawing & drawingsOctober 2020Collection of Poses with Props
Glass, Backpacks, Staircases, Bicycles and Much More!
by Yuki Uchida
If you like drawing characters but not props and backgrounds, this book is for you! It contains a collection of poses with all kinds of props, from everyday objects to larger items that can be used to create backgrounds. All illustrations are included in the CD-ROM with the characters and objects on different layers, and are free to trace!
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NIGHT’S TIGHTROPE
by KANAE Minato
Yuki and Atsuko are best friends in their 2nd year of high school. One day, Atsuko read part of the novella “Night’s Tightrope,” it is her own story! She believed Yuki is the author. She felt Yuki betrayed her. Their friendship started to change...They both want to witness of the moment a person dies. They got that thought after feeling envious of a transfer student's story of seeing a friend's dead body. Yuki volunteers at a paediatrics ward and Atsuko volunteers at a nursing home for their summer vacation, hoping that they will gain courage if they witness the moment a person dies. They didn’t tell each other what did they do in the summer vacation but life brought them together again.
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FictionRun With the Wind
by SHION Miura
A few days before the start of a new academic year at Kansei University in Western Tokyo, former high school track and field star Kakeru is running away from a shopkeeper after stealing some bread. Fourth-year student Haiji immediately notices Kakeru’s speed and races after him on his bike. When Kakeru says he gambled all his money away before the start of term, Haiji tells Kakeru that he’s living in an old dormitory "Chikusei-so" near campus that is very cheap. They have a spare room if Kakeru is interested. After introducing Kakeru to the other eight residents, Haiji declares his grand plan: for the 10 of them to compete in the legendary Hakone Ekiden relay marathon. Held each January, the Hakone Ekiden is a relay race spanning two days where teams of 10 university students run from Tokyo to the mountain town of Hakone and back again, spanning a total distance of over 200 km. The race is broadcast on Nippon Television and is extremely competitive, with each university putting forward its best team. When Haiji suggests that the 10 residents of Chikusei-so form a team to compete at the Hakone Ekiden it seems like a pipe dream. Haiji and Kakeru are the only two members of the team with extensive running experience and the other residents are incredibly reluctant about Haiji’s plan. However, with about ten months left to train, Haiji manages to get each of them on board. Takashi, an honour student from a small mountain village, is the easiest to convince. Identical twins Joji and Jota sign up when Haiji tells them it’ll help them attract girls. Musa, an international student from Tanzania, agrees partly because he’s inspired by Takashi. Among the most reluctant residents are law student Yuki, heavy smoker Nico, and trivia lover ‘KING’. Nico ran in high school and hopes running will help him overcome his smoking addiction, while KING hopes competing in the Hakone Ekiden will make him stand out to employers after months of unsuccessful job hunting. Lastly, there is Prince, a manga enthusiast with almost zero physical stamina whose room is stuffed to the brim with books. While officially the dormitory landlord is their coach, it is Haiji who gets to know each team member’s needs and strengths before making a tailored training programme. Over the gruelling six months that follow, Haiji leads the team through the highs and lows of training and competitions as their race times steadily improve and they become a close-knit group both on and off the track. Prince’s times are still much slower than everyone else’s but Takashi gets him a treadmill so he can read manga while he runs. Nico makes wire figurines to keep his hands occupied after giving up smoking and Yuki starts selling them to raise money for the team’s training trip to the mountains. Haiji helps Kakeru overcome his disillusionment with competitive racing and find meaning in running with others, while Kakeru’s talent and support inspire Haiji to persevere despite his knee injury. Thanks to a combination of Kakeru’s exceptional speed, Haiji’s determination and the whole team’s diligent training, they miraculously qualify for the Hakone Ekiden. During the race, each of them overcomes their own mental and physical demons, Kakeru sets a new record and Haiji pushes through his injury, putting the team in 10th place and guaranteeing them a position in next year’s race. Story background Hakone Ekiden (箱根駅伝), which is officially called the Tokyo-Hakone Round- Trip College Ekiden Race (東京箱根間往復大学駅伝競走), is one of the most prominent university ekiden (relay marathon) races of the year held between Tokyo and Hakone on January 2 and 3. This two-day race from Ōtemachi to Hakone and back is separated into five sections on each day. Due to slight variations in the courses, the first day distance is 108.0 km while the distance on the second day is 109.9 km. It has been held since 1920, stopped during WII and started again in 1947.
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Children's & YAFebruary 2022Cherry tree
by Alejandro Palomas (author) & Albert Arrayás (illustrator)
The first picture book by bestselling and multi-awarded author Alejandro Palomas, winner of the National Children’s & YA Literature Award! Gea and Yuki spend their days in their Snowed Forest among the blossomed cherry trees, counting Gea’s freckles one by one and gazing at the stars with Yuki’s telescope. When Gea turns seven, she swallows a cherry pit. What could have been a trivial incident will have unexpected consequences in their lives.
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September 2021Japanese Monkeys Living with Their Troops
by Yukihiro Fukuda / Etuko Yuki
Japanese Monkeys live only in Japan. The author closely followed their troops for over a year. He shows what do they need to live in the forest, their relationship with their fellow monkeys and within the troops. It also explains about their lives, the rules of their troops, physical features and so on.
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FictionApril 2022Lafcadio Hearn's Kwaidan
Terrifying Japanese Tales of Yokai, Ghosts, and Demons
by Lafcadio Hearn
"Even as she screamed, her voice became thin, like a crying of wind; then she melted into a bright white mist that spired to the roof beams. Never again was she seen."Lafcadio Hearn's Kwaidan (which means "ghost story" in Japanese) is the first and most famous collection of Japanese yokai stories ever published. This unforgettable collection of 17 eerie tales and 3 original cultural studies by Hearn are based on traditional oral tales passed down for generations. They are fresh reminders of the dark and mysterious corners of the Japanese psyche, from popular representations in anime, manga and video games to Masaki Kobayashi's Oscar-nominated horror film Kwaidan.This new edition includes over 20 full-color woodblock prints that showcase the rich visual tradition of Japanese Yokai. A new foreword by Michael Dylan Foster, the leading Western expert on Yokai literature, places the stories in context and explains the lasting importance of Hearn's pioneering look at Japan's bewitching spirit world.The stories in this volume include: "Yuki-onna" — A ghostly woman saves a man during a fierce snowstorm then gives him a deadly warning… "The Story of Mimi-Nashi-Hoichi" — A musician is unwittingly called upon by a Samurai to perform for the dead, with bloody consequences. "Diplomacy" — A Samurai warrior avoids the ghostly revenge of a man he intends to kill by outsmarting him before striking he strikes the death blow. Hearn is the best-known early Western interpreter of Japanese culture and was particularly interested in tales of the supernatural. He eagerly gathered "delicate, transparent, ghostly sketches" in his adopted land and translated them with gusto. His English versions were translated back into Japanese and are considered classics of Japanese literature to this day—eagerly devoured by Japanese school children.
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Children's & YAPrincess Zodiac Series
by The Bubble Studio
With interesting interpretation of the most professional views on health, wealth and friendship.Get to know the traits of your children and search for the most suitable career.Fully understand your children’s nature and development, learn together with little ones and foster good bonds with them. Bring out the characteristics of the constellations with wonderful and lively story, so that readers can know advantages and disadvantages of the constellations through stories. Work with Li Beibei from Qingdao Feng Xiang Biao Comic Studio, China.
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Children's & YAMarch 2023Little Major Tom. Vol.17 Rescue Mission to Pluto
by Bernd Flessner
Tom and Stella are on the moon when news arrive that the launch of an expensive research satellite orbitingPluto has failed. In order to save the research mission, Tom and Stella immediately launch through the wormholeto Pluto to capture the out-of-orbit satellite and return it to orbit. No easy task, because Pluto has five moonswhose gravitational forces act on the satellite. A slalom ride begins, but tt the end of the wild chase, they areable to capture the satellite and place it in orbit. Of course, a landing on Pluto also takes place and Plutinchen isallowed to walk on her namesake.Whether dangerous sandstorms on Mars, black holes in space or comet alarms: little Major Tom, the youngastronaut Stella and the clever robot cat Plutinchen set off from the space station Space Camp 1 to excitingadventures in space. With joint forces and as a strong team, the three friends master every challenge and learnalong the way about fascinating scientific phenomena around space and the planets.
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Handicrafts, decorative arts & craftsNovember 2008Making Christmas Cards
With Printable Papers and Embellishments by Kirsty Wiseman
by Jenny Cocks
Making stylish Christmas cards is easy with this new ebook Making Christmas Cards by Jenny Cocks, with exclusive printable papers and embellishments by Kirsty Wiseman. Here is everything you need for a complete cardmaking session: two themed sets of gorgeous papers and embellishments, complete with the inspiration and ideas for how to use them in all manner of ways. Access to papers and embellishments to print as and when you like gives you an endless supply of goodies. Mix and match to your hearts content – there are so many possibilities. The ideas include: quick cards, mass production cards, cards to hang on the tree or for tags, and designs for home decorations.
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November 2019World Atlas of Jellyfish
Abhandlungen des Naturwissenschaftlichen Vereins in Hamburg, Special Volume
by Gerhard Jarms, André Morandini
The »World Atlas of Jellyfish« presents in a lavishly illustrated multi-author compendium the more than 260 species of medusae (Scyphomedusae and Cubomedusae) described so far. The general, first part deals with their structure, complex life cycles and rare fossil records. But it also details on collection, cultivation and fishery methods, even gives hints for photography and cooking recipes. Additionally, it covers the nature of medusae venoms, the effects and treatment of their stings. The second part gives concise systematic descriptions of all jellyfish species and their developmental stages known so far. Numerous illustrations, distribution maps, taxonomic keys and literature lists allow for detailed identification and information. Outstanding among the wealth of wonderful illustrations are hitherto unpublished artistic colour paintings by Ernst Haeckel. The beauty of the animals is underlined by the demanding typesetting of the book. This »Atlas« is a unique overview summarizing our knowledge on the world’s jellyfish in all their facets. It is of importance not only for scientists worldwide, but also a source of fascination for divers and lovers of marine life. Corresponding to its far-reaching relevance and to the internationality of contributing authors the volume is written in English.
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Children's & YAThe Young Scientists Series Level 1
by The Editorial Team
Contents are based on Singapore primary school Science syllabus. Encompasing 5 themes: Diversity, Cycles, Systems, Energyand Interactions. ♦ A 100% Science-based comic in English, complies with the NEW SINGAPORE MOE Primary Science Syllabus with added Science worksheets designed and formulated byexperienced Science teachers.♦ Reveals the wonders of Science by creating stories in comic format to assist pupils to better understand the Science contents encompassed in the lower block themes of the latest Primary Science syllabus, viz. Diversity, Cycles, Systems, Energy and Interactions.♦ Helps readers to relate to the Science concepts taught in the Science textbooks easily.♦ Has been around in Singapore for 15 years. Best selling Science magazine in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, India, Brunei, Indonesia and Taiwan (e-book).♦ The stories are creatively crafted and illustrated with animation of the highest standard in the comic realm.
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Children's & YAThe Young Scientists Series Level 2
by The Editorial Team
Contents are based on Singapore primary school Science syllabus. Encompasing 5 themes: Diversity, Cycles, Systems, Energyand Interactions. ♦ A 100% Science-based comic in English, complies with the NEW SINGAPORE MOE Primary Science Syllabus with added Science worksheets designed and formulated byexperienced Science teachers.♦ Reveals the wonders of Science by creating stories in comic format to assist pupils to better understand the Science contents encompassed in the lower block themes of the latest Primary Science syllabus, viz. Diversity, Cycles, Systems, Energy and Interactions.♦ Helps readers to relate to the Science concepts taught in the Science textbooks easily.♦ Has been around in Singapore for 15 years. Best selling Science magazine in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, India, Brunei, Indonesia and Taiwan (e-book).♦ The stories are creatively crafted and illustrated with animation of the highest standard in the comic realm.
