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In Can Crocodiles Cry? Paul Heiney unravels further science behind
those things we take for granted, and explains just why the world
and its contents are the way they are. Drawing on questions asked
by the public, this book brings some of the finest scientific minds
to bear on how the laws of science apply to everyday life. It is
the perfect gift for the insatiably curious, provocative poseurs,
quizaholics and science addicts everywhere.
A landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community's
contributions to the English language-an intersectional, inclusive
illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms created by and
for queer culture. With a foreword from Paula Akpan Do you know
where "yaaaas queen!" comes from? Do you know the difference
between a bear and a wolf? Do you know what all the letters in
LGBTQIA+ stand for? The Queens' English is a comprehensive guide to
modern gay slang, queer theory terms, and playful colloquialisms
that define and celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture. This modern dictionary
provides an in-depth look at queer language, from terms influenced
by celebrated lesbian poet Sappho and from New York's underground
queer ball culture in the 1980s to today's celebration of RuPaul's
Drag Race. The glossary of terms is supported by full-color
illustrations and photography throughout, as well as real-life
usage examples for those who don't quite know how to use "kiki,"
"polysexual," or "transmasculine" in a sentence. A series of
educational lessons highlight key people and events that shaped
queer language; readers will learn the linguistic importance of
pronouns, gender identity, Stonewall, the Harlem Renaissance, and
more. For every queen in your life-the men, women, gender
non-conforming femmes, butches, daddies, and zaddies-The Queens'
English is at once an education and a celebration of queer history,
identity, and the limitless imagination of the LGBTQIA+ community.
You're going to need a bigger sofa... Doctor Who's biggest and most
comprehensive monster guide yet, The Monster Vault takes you on the
ultimate tour of the Whoniverse, discovering and cataloguing every
wonderful and terrifying creature the Doctor has ever encountered.
From the notorious Daleks, to evil Stenza warrior Tzim-Sha and the
ancient Thijarians, The Monster Vault features in-depth profiles on
each monster, showing the Doctor's most dangerous enemies in their
natural habitat and unveiling their secret histories. You will also
discover how monsters were created and designed, behind-the-scenes
secrets, unseen details from the original scripts, case studies and
rare artwork. This lavish and visually stunning book provides an
unrivalled wealth of information, allowing you to explore the rich
history of Doctor Who and expand your knowledge and understanding
of characters old and new.
Written in a clear, crisp, accessible style, this book is perfect for beginners as well as professional writers who need a crash course in the down-to-earth basics of storytelling. Talent and inspiration can't be taught, but Frey does provide scores of helpful suggestions and sensible rules and principles.
An international bestseller, How to Write a Damn Good Novel will enable all writers to face that intimidating first page, keep them on track when they falter, and help them recognize, analyze, and correct the problems in their own work.
"Cephalopods are often misunderstood creatures. Three biologists
set the record straight."--Science News Largely shell-less
relatives of clams and snails, the marine mollusks in the class
Cephalopoda--Greek for "head-foot"--are colorful creatures of
many-armed dexterity, often inky self-defense, and highly evolved
cognition. They are capable of learning, of retaining
information--and of rapid decision-making to avoid predators and
find prey. They have eyes and senses rivaling those of vertebrates
like birds and fishes, they morph texture and body shape, and they
change color faster than a chameleon. In short, they captivate us.
From the long-armed mimic octopus--able to imitate the appearance
of swimming flounders and soles--to the aptly named flamboyant
cuttlefish, whose undulating waves of color rival the graphic
displays of any LCD screen, there are more than seven hundred
species of cephalopod. Featuring a selection of species profiles,
Octopus, Squid, and Cuttlefish reveals the evolution, anatomy, life
history, behaviors, and relationships of these spellbinding
animals. Their existence proves that intelligence can develop in
very different ways: not only are cephalopods unusually
large-brained invertebrates, they also carry two-thirds of their
neurons in their arms. A treasure trove of scientific fact and
visual explanation, this worldwide illustrated guide to cephalopods
offers a comprehensive review of these fascinating and mysterious
underwater invertebrates--from the lone hunting of the octopus, to
the social squid, and the prismatic skin signaling of the
cuttlefish.
Including topics such as Wikipedia's importance as a global
phenomenon, this is a timely consideration of the roles of the
guardians and editors of information throughout history
Encyclopedias have traditionally claimed to provide absolute
knowledge, yet with information now among the world's most valuable
commodities, this Brief History is a sensible deliberation on how
accurate that claim can ever be. While the omissions and
distortions of the "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" may seem easy enough
to spot, those of--for example--the "Britannica," the
"Universalis," ""or the "Brockhaus" may not be so widely known.
Since the Middle Ages, rapid advancements in science have made all
encyclopedias effectively obsolete virtually immediately as they
are published, which begs the question: "Is the encyclopedic
project fundamentally flawed?" Also discussing the impact online
encyclopedias have had on the conundrum, this is a fascinating
account of an unjustly neglected area of cultural history.
Vibrio parahaemolyticus are common causes of diarrhoeal disease
worldwide. These marine micro-organisms, native in estuarine waters
globally, concentrate in the gut of filter-feeding molluscan
shellfish, such as oysters, clams and mussels. This volume
considers the applicability of an assessment of the public health
impact of raw oysters consumption, developed in one country, to
assess the public health risk associated with the consumption pf
raw oysters harvested in other countries where different growing
and harvesting scenarios might exist. This publication and others
in this series contain information that is useful to both risk
assessors and risk managers, including international scientific
committees, governments and food regulatory agencies, food
producers and industries and other people or institutions with an
interest in the area of microbiological hazards in food and their
impact on human health.
This manual provides updated comprehensive information and
practical guidelines to assist producers and all stakeholders along
the production and distribution chain to comply with the regulatory
framework, which have or will come into force in response to the
Codex Alimentarius Code of Practice on Good Animal Feeding. The
application of this Code is an important step for the expansion of
international trade in feed products as well as in products of
animal origin. Both food exporting and importing countries can
benefit from a more level playing field to support the trade of
safe food products. This publication is intended to guide managers
of feedmills and the feed industry as a whole. It will also be of
value to officers engaged in feed inspection, with their
supervisory roles in feed safety. This manual is targeted at the
commercial feed industries and farm-based feed mixers in developing
countries and emerging economies in their endeavour to meet the
rising quality and safety requirements of both the export and
domestic markets, with the increasing participation of large-scale
retailers everywhere.
We are pleased to provide you with this Missouri Notary Public
Handbook. We appreciate the responsibility that comes with being a
notary in the State of Missouri, and know the work you do as a
notary instills additional confidence in the documents that are
vital to our state and economy. This handbook is provided in print
and online to more than 60,000 notaries across the state, each of
whom takes acknowledgements, administers oaths and affirmations,
and certifies that copies of documents are true copies. The powers
and responsibilities of a notary are described in the Missouri
Revised Statutes Chapter 486. The provisions of this statute are
included in this handbook for your convenience. In addition to the
statutes, this resource provides general information related to
your role as a notary, a glossary of important terms and copies of
key application forms to assist you in the administration of your
notary duties.
ADP 3-19 Fires July 2019, defines and describes the fires
warfighting function in terms of its major tasks, capabilities,
functions, and processes, and describes the integration of
capabilities and their associated effects through the targeting and
operations processes. The successful employment of fires depends on
the integration and synchronization of all elements of fires across
domains and in concert with the other warfighting functions. This
manual forms the foundation for training and Army education
curricula on fires. The scope of this publication is broad in order
to cover fires as a complete entity. It gives equal treatment to
the diverse assets that contribute to the fires warfighting
function. The term "fires" in this document includes lethal and
nonlethal effects, as delivered by Army, joint, and multinational
capabilities. To create effects in multi-domain operations, Army
leaders must consider the fires warfighting function in an
inclusive manner, integrating assets and effects...
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