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Delving into the recent discovery of the brain's immune system, Dr
Monty Lyman reveals the extraordinary implications for our physical
and mental health. Since the birth of modern medicine, we have
fundamentally misunderstood our immune system. Although the brain
and the body have always been treated as separate entities - in
separate hospitals - the science now shows that they are intimately
linked. Startlingly, our body's immune system can access our brain
and directly alter our mental health, changing our mood and
behaviour. This has opened up a new frontier in human health. Drugs
designed to treat arthritis have been found to treat certain kinds
of depression. Incredibly, brushing your teeth properly can reduce
brain inflammation, and thereby reduce the risk of dementia. And we
are now beginning to understand how infections in childhood can
lead to neurological and psychiatric disorders such as tics and
OCD. In The Immune Mind, Dr Monty Lyman explores the fascinating
connection between the mind and the immune system, as well as the
body's microbiome. A researcher in the cutting-edge field of
immunopsychiatry, Lyman argues we need to change the way we treat
disease and the way we see ourselves. For the first time, we have a
new approach to medicine that treats the whole human being.
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Dr No (DVD)
Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Bernard Lee, Joseph Wiseman, Jack Lord, …
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Secret Service agent James Bond (Sean Connery) is sent to Jamaica to investigate the murder of one of his colleagues. It transpires that the island is being used as a base for the terrorist organisation SPECTRE, who, under the guidance of the despotic Dr No (Joseph Wiseman), have developed technology to divert rockets launched from Cape Canaveral. The first big-screen outing for 007 features original Bond Girl Ursula Andress emerging from the ocean in memorably revealing swimwear.
This incisive book examines the interaction between international
climate law and international trade law for the promotion of
renewable energy. Alessandro Monti utilizes the emerging principle
of mutual supportiveness to inform and guide his analysis of the
specific interactions between climate and trade law in the
renewable energy sector. The book makes a meaningful contribution
to the literature within public international law, engaging with
scholarly discourse on the fragmentation of international law and
providing an in-depth analysis of the theoretical context against
which the principle of mutual supportiveness is emerging. Chapters
examine the WTO jurisprudence on renewable energy subsidies,
propose specific solutions to improve the alignment between climate
and trade law, and build a case for the development of
climate-friendly trade policies. Taking account of the multifaceted
interactions between international climate and trade law, Monti
highlights the implications of trade disputes on renewable energy
and the promotion of climate objectives. Addressing the specialized
legal regimes of both climate and trade law, Promoting Renewable
Energy will prove a valuable resource to students and scholars of
environmental, trade, and energy law. International policy
officers, legal practitioners and NGOs working on climate, trade
and energy policies will also benefit from its examination of
relevant legal frameworks.
This insightful book discusses the interaction of sector-specific
regulation and competition policy. In particular, it identifies
emerging trends and reflects on the nature of network regulation in
the energy and telecom industries. Expert contributors examine the
recent European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), as well the
relevant regulatory framework in the electricity and pharmaceutical
sectors. Chapters consider key topics, such as the recent antitrust
investigations concerning the excessive price of off-patent drugs
and the impact of digitalization on the future of network
industries. The book also assesses several examples of the complex
relationship between sector-specific regulation and competition
policy; a relationship constantly swinging between complementarity
and conflict. Providing a comparative analysis of EU competition
policy at both the EU and national levels, this timely book will be
a valuable resource for scholars and students of EU competition
policy. It will also be beneficial for practitioners, specialising
in the regulation of the telecom, energy and pharmaceutical
industries.
Available for the first time with Macmillan's new online learning
tool, Achieve, Molecular Cell Biology remains the most
authoritative and cutting-edge resource available for the cell
biology course. The author team, consisting of world-class
researchers and teachers, incorporates medically relevant examples
where appropriate to help illustrate the connections between cell
biology and health and human disease. Emphasis on experimental
techniques that drive advances in biomedical sciences and introduce
students to cutting edge research teach students the skills they
need for their careers. Achieve, Macmillan's new online learning
platform, supports educators and students throughout the full range
of instruction, including assets suitable for pre-class
preparation, in-class active learning, and post-class study and
assessment. Featuring new digital resources to engage students and
help them to master cell biology concepts, the pairing of a
powerful new platform with outstanding biology content provides an
unrivaled learning experience.
Delving into the recent discovery of the brain's immune system, Dr
Monty Lyman reveals the extraordinary implications for our physical
and mental health. Since the birth of modern medicine, we have
fundamentally misunderstood our immune system. Although the brain
and the body have always been treated as separate entities - in
separate hospitals - the science now shows that they are intimately
linked. Startlingly, our body's immune system can access our brain
and directly alter our mental health, changing our mood and
behaviour. This has opened up a new frontier in human health. Drugs
designed to treat arthritis have been found to treat certain kinds
of depression. Incredibly, brushing your teeth properly can reduce
brain inflammation, and thereby reduce the risk of dementia. And we
are now beginning to understand how infections in childhood can
lead to neurological and psychiatric disorders such as tics and
OCD. In The Immune Mind, Dr Monty Lyman explores the fascinating
connection between the mind and the immune system, as well as the
body's microbiome. A researcher in the cutting-edge field of
immunopsychiatry, Lyman argues we need to change the way we treat
disease and the way we see ourselves. For the first time, we have a
new approach to medicine that treats the whole human being.
Available for the first time with Macmillan's new online learning
tool, Achieve, Molecular Cell Biology remains the most
authoritative and cutting-edge resource available for the cell
biology course. The author team, consisting of world-class
researchers and teachers, incorporates medically relevant examples
where appropriate to help illustrate the connections between cell
biology and health and human disease. Emphasis on experimental
techniques that drive advances in biomedical sciences and introduce
students to cutting edge research teach students the skills they
need for their careers. Achieve, Macmillan's new online learning
platform, supports educators and students throughout the full range
of instruction, including assets suitable for pre-class
preparation, in-class active learning, and post-class study and
assessment. Featuring new digital resources to engage students and
help them to master cell biology concepts, the pairing of a
powerful new platform with outstanding biology content provides an
unrivalled learning experience.
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The Lost Patrol (DVD)
Thogun, Ivo Canelas, Daniel de Oliveira, Sergio Rubini, Francisco Gaspar, …
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Vicente Ferraz directs this war drama based on real events of World
War II. Set during the winter of 1944, a Brazilian Expeditionary
Force on a minesweeping patrol in Italy find themselves lost in a
land far from their base in the mountains. As they embark on an
horrific journey back to camp they come across two army deserters;
one Italian and one German. Forming an unlikely group of renegades
the men set about crossing the infamous Road 47 to achieve safe
passage to their futures.
This insightful book assesses emerging trends in the role of
economic analysis in EU competition policy, exploring how it has
substantially increased in terms of both theories and methods.
Expert contributors examine the jurisprudence of the EU Court of
Justice, which has become more supportive of effect-based analysis
in EU competition policy. Chapters consider key topics including
the role of economic analysis in relation to defining the relevant
market, the challenges of competition policy enforcement in the
telecom and digital markets, and economic methods to estimate
damages in cases of private enforcement of EU competition law. The
book also discusses the challenges faced by judges in reviewing the
economic evidence relied on by competition agencies in their
decisions and how these may be overcome. Providing a comparative
analysis of EU competition policy at both the EU and national
levels, this book will be a valuable resource for scholars and
students of EU competition policy. It will also be beneficial for
practitioners specialising in competition law and economics.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This book challenges the perception of chemistry as too difficult
to bother with and too clinical to be any fun. Cathy Cobb and Monty
L. Fetterolf, both professional chemists and experienced educators,
introduce readers to the magic, elegance, and, yes, joy of
chemistry. From the fascination of fall foliage and fireworks, to
the functioning of smoke detectors and computers, to the
fundamentals of digestion (as when good pizza goes bad ), the
authors illustrate the concepts of chemistry in terms of everyday
experience, using familiar materials.
The authors begin with a bang--a colorful bottle rocket assembled
from common objects you find in the garage--and then present the
principles of chemistry using household chemicals and friendly,
nontechnical language. They guide the reader through the basics of
atomic structure, the nature of molecular bonds, and the vibrant
universe of chemical reactions. Using analogy and example to
illuminate essential concepts such as thermodynamics,
photochemistry, electrochemistry, and chemical equilibrium, they
explain the whys and wherefores of chemical reactions. Hands-on
demonstrations, selected for their ease of execution and relevance,
illustrate basic principles, and lively commentaries emphasize the
fun and fascination of learning about chemistry.
This delightful and richly informative book amply proves that
chemistry can appeal to our intuition, logic, and--if we're willing
to get down and dirty--our sense of enjoyment too.
Granting rebates to a customer or refusing to supply a competitor
are examples of ordinary commercial practices, which become
'abusive' under Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the
EU (TFEU) when carried out by 'dominant' firms. This topical book
provides an up-to-date account of the emerging trends in the
enforcement and interpretation of this provision at both the EU and
national level. Employing a range of case studies, this
illuminating book adds a cross-country perspective to the ongoing
debate surrounding the scope of application of Article 102 of the
TFEU; a debate largely caused by its ambiguous wording. Besides
analyzing the case law of the EU Courts and EU Commission that
determine what conduct falls in the 'abuse' box, a number of
chapters examine the active contribution of national courts and
competition authorities in the ongoing process of shaping the
meaning of this legal provision. Astute and discerning, this book
will appeal to academics and researchers in the areas of EU
competition law and policy. Its practical examples will also prove
beneficial to practitioners and national competition authorities.
Contributors include: M. Botta, R. Karova, M. Marquis, G. Monti,
P.L. Parcu, P.A. Perinetto, F. Schuhmacher, H. Schweitzer, M.
Siragusa, M.L. Stasi, R. Whish
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Dr No (Blu-ray disc)
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Secret Service agent James Bond (Sean Connery) is sent to Jamaica
to investigate the murder of one of his colleagues. It transpires
that the island is being used as a base for the terrorist
organisation SPECTRE, who, under the guidance of the despotic Dr No
(Joseph Wiseman), have developed technology to divert rockets
launched from Cape Canaveral. The first big-screen outing for 007
features original Bond Girl Ursula Andress emerging from the ocean
in memorably revealing swimwear.
A genre-defining new book from bestselling author and 'the nation's
favourite gardener' Monty Don - a no-nonsense, practical and
accessible guide to the fundamentals of gardening for a new
generation. Think of your garden like a meal. When you select a
recipe, you're choosing it based on inclination, experience and
circumstance. Making a garden, big or small, uses exactly the same
process. Monty Don is on a mission- to show everyone how joyful
gardening can be. Starting with two important questions - what do
you want from your garden? And how can it best serve your needs? -
Monty's new book is a revolutionary new guide to the basics.
Whether you want to grow your own veg or plant the perfect
herbaceous border, gardening to create a relaxing oasis or to
connect more with nature, The Gardening Book shows you what to
plant, where and when to plant it, and how to plant it. It will arm
you with the knowledge and confidence to make any garden bloom. The
Gardening Book is Monty's most practical and accessible book to
date, created to answer the most popular gardening questions Monty
has received over the years. A new standard bearer for gardening,
this is the essential book for a new generation of gardeners.
Originally published in 1983, this volume represents the edited
proceedings of the first conference organized by the European Group
for Eye Movement Research with the theme "Eye Movements: Current
Research and Methodology". The conference was held at the
Department of Psychology, University of Bern, Switzerland in 1981.
The book is divided into four parts covering: Methods; Central and
Peripheral Processing; Picture Viewing and Visual Tracking; and
Cognitive Processes and Reading. Each part is introduced by one of
the session chairpersons of the conference.
During the past decade, the use of private enforcement within
competition law has gradually increased throughout Europe but major
differences still exist among Member States. By harmonizing a
number of procedural rules, the implementation of the Damages
Directive has established a level playing field among EU Member
States. This book represents the first assessment of the
implementation of the Damages Directive at the national level. The
contributors explore the topic from a cross-cutting perspective as
well as via a set of country case studies. Each chapter focuses on
a number of procedural aspects harmonized by the Directive, and
analyses the impact of the Directive by taking into consideration
the national jurisprudence and the existing legal framework at the
national level. By using a comparative lens, this timely book thus
provides an up-to-date account of the emerging trends in private
enforcement of competition law in Europe. Perceptive and engaging,
this book will appeal to students and researchers in EU competition
law and policy. Practitioners and national competition authorities
will also find it informative and beneficial. Contributors include:
M. Botta, P. Burke, J. M. Gonzalez, C. Kruger, J. Maillo, P.L.
Parcu, S. Peyer, A.R. Pisarkiewicz, M.A. Rossi, T. Schreiber, S.
Solidoro, S.V. Walle
The Galapagos Islands have captured hearts and captivated
imaginations for centuries. Such is their ecological importance
that in 1978 the archipelago was declared the first ever World
Heritage Site, a testament to our collective desire to preserve the
magic and diversity that inspired Darwin. Monty Halls first visited
the islands almost twenty years ago and his immediate fascination
with their wild beauty would go on to shape the rest of his life.
As an explorer, marine biologist, ex-Royal Marine and now President
of the Galapagos Conservation Trust, Monty is a passionate advocate
for those fighting to save the Galapagos. In 2017, he and his
dedicated research team - his wife, Tam, and their two young
daughters, Molly and Isla - moved to Santa Cruz to experience just
what life is like in the world's most spectacular tourist
destination. As weeks turned into months, the Halls family were in
turn spellbound by the beauty of the islands and heartbroken by the
devastation that humans are inflicting upon them. One stint there
was never going to be enough, and just two years later they found
themselves heading back, this time staying on one of the remotest
and most challenging islands, diving into the culture of the
Galapagos and the desperately needed conservation work taking place
there. Written with warmth, humour, and authority, My Family and
the Galapagos follows Monty and his family as they navigate life on
the most important archipelago on the planet and strive to preserve
it for generations to come.
The volume: • Is one of the first projects on the COVID-19 /
Coronavirus pandemic and public policy • Focuses on the
intersections between public health, law, security studies and
cyber studies • Will be of great interest to professionals in the
field of public policy, especially those working on technology and
society, security studies, law, media studies and public health
This volume looks at recent scientific knowledge and innovative
techniques concerning environmental matters. The proceedings focus
on topics such as hydraulic protection of territory and defence,
utilization of water resources, architecture and planning of
fluival/coastal landscape and much more.
This important new book explores contemporary concerns about the
protection of national security. It examines the role, influence,
and impact of Big Tech on politics, power, and individual rights.
The volume considers the manner in which digital technology and its
business models have shaped public policy and charts its future
course. In this vital text for legislators and policymakers, Andrea
Monti and Raymond Wacks draw on several case studies to analyse the
changing nature of national security and revisit the traditional
idea of the sovereignty of the State. They highlight some of the
limitations of the conventional understanding of public policy,
national security, and the rule of law to reveal the role of
digital technology as an enabler as well as discriminator in
governance and social disorder. Further, the chapters in the book
explore the tenuous balance between individual freedom and national
security; the key role of data protection in safeguarding digital
data; Big Tech's appropriation of national security policy; the
debate relating to datagathering technologies and encryption; and
offers an unsettling answer to the question 'what is a leak?' A
stimulating read, this key text will be of immense interest to
scholars of politics, cyberculture, and national security, as well
as to policy analysts, lawyers, and journalists.
This box set contains three classic movies of the legendary
comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. 'In Great Guns' (1941),
Stan and Ollie play a butler and chauffeur of wealthy young Dan
Forrester (Dick Nelson). Tired of being pampered and coddled by his
overprotective aunts, Dan is delighted when he is drafted into the
Army. Stan and Ollie also don uniform and accompany Dan to US
Cavalry training camp to make certain that no harm will befall
their 'delicate' master. While the boys get mixed up in one
disaster after another-at one point, Dan pursues a romance with
photo-shop proprietor Ginger Hammond. Convinced that Ginger is a
gold-digger, Stan and Ollie try to break up the romance, to no
avail. 'Jitterbugs' (1943) is considered the best of the Laurel and
Hardy projects filmed at Twentieth Century Fox. Stan and Ollie are
stars of the Zoot Suit Band, who form an unlikely partnership with
a genial con man (Bob Bailey) who allegedly can turn water into
gasoline with an invented pill. When the trio joins a carnival,
they meet Susan, a naive young singer (Vivian Blaine), whose mother
has been swindled by fraudsters. Suddenly gallant, the three
organise a sting operation, with Stan disguised as a wealthy
elderly lady and Ollie as a rich Texan and aim to get the woman's
money back. Although things don't go as planned, the inimitable
comedy duo provides nonstop laughs from start to finish. In 'The
Big Noise' 1944) Stan and Ollie play janitors of a detective agency
who pose as super-sleuths and are hired to protect inventor Alva P.
Hartley (Arthur Space). They move to his house which is loaded with
crazy contraptions which entrap, baffle and bamboozle the
protectors. Meanwhile Hartley's next door neighbors Charlton (Frank
Fenton), Hartman (James Bush), Dutchy (Phil Van Zandt) and Mayme
(Veda Ann Borg) reveal themselves as the biggest threat of all, a
gang of crooks determined to get their hands on the inventor's
deadly creation, a super-bomb called 'The Big Noise'. Stan and
Ollie escape with the bomb to the War Department in Washington,
D.C. just one step ahead of the criminals. Through a series of
crazy misadventures, the heroic duo end up in a remote-controlled
airplane, along with the bomb, and head straight for trouble.
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