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The goal of the series Physics and Chemistry of Materials with
Layered Structures is to give a critical survey of our present
knowledge on a large family of materials which can be described as
solids containing molecules which in two dimensions extend to
infinity and which are loosely stacked on top of each other to form
three dimensional crystals. Of course, the physics and chemistry of
these crystals are specific chapters in ordinary solid state
science, and many a scientist hunting for new phenomena has in the
past been disappointed to find that materials with layered
structures are not entirely exotic. Their electron and phonon
states are not two dimensional, and the high hopes held by some for
spectacular dimensionality effects in superconductivity were
shattered. Nevertheless, the structural features and their physical
and chemical consequences singularize layered structures
sufficiently to make them a fascinating subject of research. This
is all the more true since they are met in insulators and
semiconductors as well as in normal and superconducting metals.
Although for the time being the series is intentionally limited to
cover inorganic materials only, the many known organic layered
structures may well be the subject of future volumes. Among the
noteworthy peculiarities of layered structures, we mention specific
growth mechanisms and crystal habits. Polytypism is very common and
it is fasci nating indeed to find up to 240 different polytypes in
the same chemical substance."
This book presents a collective mediation on writing, methods,
violences, and un/becomings in global politics. It combines
narratives, fictional stories, academic discussions, passionate
unwindings, imagined futures, and more. The editor's intention is
to offer a theoretically creative work which engages extensively
with the visual and affective to un-discipline knowledge and modes
of expression. The book’s point of departure is a conventional
academic conference and its peculiar academic concerns (which many
readers will only be too familiar with), using this to open up to
broader and deeper concerns about everyday-level decisions,
realities, and perspectives that feed into and make global
politics. It is a polyvocal text that collects traces of thinking,
learning, conversing, embodying and ‘finding out’, in an
attempt to make visible some of the avalanches of discarded knowing
practices. In this sense, this book is a methods book as much as a
political/theoretical text that demands we (better) understand or
know the worlds we enter, inhabit, to make it quiver otherwise.
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Single Mothering
Anna Härmälä; Illustrated by Anna Härmälä
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R355
Discovery Miles 3 550
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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After her partner suddenly leaves her, Li finds herself alone, with
the baby. She's a single mother, and it seems like nobody will ever
see her as anything else, and her eyebags are now permanent
features of her face. As her daughter gets older, she finds herself
passing through the different stages of single motherhood:
wondering if she'll ever meet anyone on a dating app who isn't also
a sad, single parent just wanting to be friends; wondering if she
can start socialising again without people asking her why she's not
home with the baby; wondering if she can sit and watch TV without
falling straight to sleep. Can Li get over the hurdles of being a
single mother without losing herself in the process? Fans of
Fleabag and irreverent comedy will love this debut non-fiction
graphic novel from Finnish creator, Anna Härmälä which gives us
a glimpse into what it feels like to piece yourself back together
and re-discover your identity when you're running on less than an
hour's sleep a night and someone depends on you for survival.
Track Listings
1 : Birth Time
2 : Chalice of Sugar
3 : Chaos in the Pigsty
4 : The Vanilla Alternative
5 : Sex Flute
6 : Optimists Lament
Naughty Cool is an album by H. M. S. Rma, released in 2021. The album is a pop LP.
Drugs of Abuse and Addiction: Neurobehavioral Toxicology examines
drugs of abuse and addiction and how they affect behavior. This
book considers the entire range of addiction research in humans and
animals, using a multidisciplinary approach to discuss all areas of
the neuro- and behavioral sciences involved. Emphasis is on acute
and chronic effects; reversible and irreversible consequences,
functional disorders of the nervous system; neurobehavioral
dysfunctions; and the multi-sided aspects of adddiction and the
underlying neurobiological mechanisms.
Introduction to Neurobehavioral Toxicology: Food and Environment
examines the effects of chemicals on the central and peripheral
nervous system and the subsequent changes in behavior, with a focus
on the toxicity of food components and behavioral effects of
environmental toxicants. Topics addressed include acute and chronic
effects; reversible and irreversible consequences; functional
disorders of the nervous system; neurobehavioral dysfunctions; and
the underlying neurobiological mechanisms.
The goal of the series Physics and Chemistry of Materials with
Layered Structures is to give a critical survey of our present
knowledge on a large family of materials which can be described as
solids containing molecules which in two dimensions extend to
infinity and which are loosely stacked on top of each other to form
three dimensional crystals. Of course, the physics and chemistry of
these crystals are specific chapters in ordinary solid state
science, and many a scientist hunting for new phenomena has in the
past been disappointed to find that materials with layered
structures are not entirely exotic. Their electron and phonon
states are not two dimensional, and the high hopes held by some for
spectacular dimensionality effects in superconductivity were
shattered. Nevertheless, the structural features and their physical
and chemical consequences singularize layered structures
sufficiently to make them a fascinating subject of research. This
is all the more true since they are met in insulators and
semiconductors as well as in normal and superconducting metals.
Although for the time being the series is intentionally limited to
cover inorganic materials only, the many known organic layered
structures may well be the subject of future volumes. Among the
noteworthy peculiarities of layered structures, we mention specific
growth mechanisms and crystal habits. Polytypism is very common and
it is fasci nating indeed to find up to 240 different polytypes in
the same chemical substance."
Branches of mathematics and advanced mathematical algorithms can
help solve daily problems throughout various fields of applied
sciences. Domains like economics, mechanical engineering, and
multi-person decision making benefit from the inclusion of
mathematics to maximize utility and cooperation across disciplines.
There is a need for studies seeking to understand the theories and
practice of using differential mathematics to increase efficiency
and order in the modern world. Emerging Applications of
Differential Equations and Game Theory is a collection of
innovative research that examines the recent advancements on
interdisciplinary areas of applied mathematics. While highlighting
topics such as artificial neuron networks, stochastic optimization,
and dynamical systems, this publication is ideally designed for
engineers, cryptologists, economists, computer scientists, business
managers, mathematicians, mechanics, academicians, researchers, and
students.
A Clinical Medical Assistant is a medical professional who performs
a variety of functions to assist the physician in providing patient
care and to keep the practice running smoothly. While a Clinical
Medical Assistant may be required to perform some administrative
tasks in a smaller practice, in large practices or facilities he or
she will mainly provide services directly related to patient care.
Where the Administrative Medical Assistant works mainly in the
front desk and reception area of a practice, the Clinical Medical
Assistant is often at the physician's side and works in close
contact with the patients of the practice. This career is not ideal
for everyone. In order to be successful as a Clinical Medical
Assistant, one must have certain personality characteristics.
First, he or she needs to be compassionate while still maintaining
a professional distance. In this job, the assistant will work with
people who are frustrated, anxious, tired, sick, and possibly
dying. The assistant must have compassion and understanding in
order to provide good treatment and to help meet the patients'
needs. However, this compassion must be tempered with professional
distance to keep the assistant from being overwhelmed by stress and
grief. A successful Clinical Medical Assistant must also have a
variety of specialized skills to perform this job correctly. He or
she must have a good understanding of medical procedures and
terminology in order to read and understand patient charts. The
assistant must also be able to use the tools and equipment of the
job, including stethoscopes, EEG and EKG machines, laboratory
equipment, sterilization tools, and more.
Title: History of the American Wars ... Being a complete history of
the United States, from ... 1775 to 1815. With a historical
introduction, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print
EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United
Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries
holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats:
books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps,
stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14
million books, along with substantial additional collections of
manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The
MILITARY HISTORY & WARFARE collection includes books from the
British Library digitised by Microsoft. This series offers titles
on warfare from ancient to modern times. It includes detailed
accounts of campaigns, battles, weapons, as well as the soldiers
and commanders who devised, initiated, and supported war efforts
throughout history. Specific analyses discuss the impact of war on
societies, cultures, economies, and changing international
relationships. ++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++ British Library Thomas, R M.A.; 1845.
8 . 9602.b.3.
This book presents a collective mediation on writing, methods,
violences, and un/becomings in global politics. It combines
narratives, fictional stories, academic discussions, passionate
unwindings, imagined futures, and more. The editor's intention is
to offer a theoretically creative work which engages extensively
with the visual and affective to un-discipline knowledge and modes
of expression. The book’s point of departure is a conventional
academic conference and its peculiar academic concerns (which many
readers will only be too familiar with), using this to open up to
broader and deeper concerns about everyday-level decisions,
realities, and perspectives that feed into and make global
politics. It is a polyvocal text that collects traces of thinking,
learning, conversing, embodying and ‘finding out’, in an
attempt to make visible some of the avalanches of discarded knowing
practices. In this sense, this book is a methods book as much as a
political/theoretical text that demands we (better) understand or
know the worlds we enter, inhabit, to make it quiver otherwise.
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