Lake Pavin
Title | Lake Pavin PDF eBook |
Author | Télesphore Sime-Ngando |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 422 |
Release | 2016-10-31 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 3319399616 |
This book represents the first multidisciplinary scientific work on a deep volcanic maar lake in comparison with other similar temperate lakes. The syntheses of the main characteristics of Lake Pavin are, for the first time, set in a firmer footing comparative approach, encompassing regional, national, European and international aquatic science contexts. It is a unique lake because of its permanently anoxic monimolimnion, and furthermore, because of its small surface area, its substantially low human influence, and by the fact that it does not have a river inflow. The book reflects the scientific research done on the general limnology, history, origin, volcanology and geological environment as well as on the geochemistry and biogeochemical cycles. Other chapters focus on the biology and microbial ecology whereas the sedimentology and paleolimnology are also given attention. This volume will be of special interest to researchers and advanced students, primarily in the fields of limnology, biogeochemistry, and aquatic ecology.
Litteratura Coleopterologica (1758-1900)
Title | Litteratura Coleopterologica (1758-1900) PDF eBook |
Author | Yves Bousquet |
Publisher | |
Pages | 776 |
Release | 2016-12-02 |
Genre | Beetles |
ISBN | 9789546428172 |
"Bibliographic references to works pertaining to the taxonomy of Coleoptera published between 1758 and 1900 in the non-periodical literature are listed. Each reference includes the full name of the author, the year or range of years of the publication, the title in full, the publisher and place of publication, the pagination with the number of plates, and the size of the work. This information is followed by the date of publication found in the work itself, the dates found from external sources, and the libraries consulted for the work. Overall, more than 990 works published by 622 primary authors are listed. For each of these authors, a biographic notice (if information was available) is given along with the references consulted"--[p. 1].
The Last Billion Years
Title | The Last Billion Years PDF eBook |
Author | Atlantic Geoscience Society |
Publisher | Nimbus Publishing (CN) |
Pages | 220 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | History |
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This book is about the history of the rocks and fossils of the Maritime Provinces of Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI) over the last billion years. The book is beautifully illustrated in full colour, with original paintings of ancient vistas, over 150 photographs, and crisp explanatory diagrams and sketches.
UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. I, Abridged Edition
Title | UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. I, Abridged Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Jacqueline Ki-Zerbo |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780520066960 |
"This volume covers the period from the end of the Neolithic era to the beginning of the seventh century of our era. This lengthy period includes the civilization of Ancient Egypt, the history of Nubia, Ethiopia, North Africa and the Sahara, as well as of the other regions of the continent and its islands."--Publisher's description
Literary Translation, Reception, and Transfer
Title | Literary Translation, Reception, and Transfer PDF eBook |
Author | Norbert Bachleitner |
Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Pages | 486 |
Release | 2020-09-21 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 3110641976 |
The three concepts mentioned in the title of this volume imply the contact between two or more literary phenomena; they are based on similarities that are related to a form of ‘travelling’ and imitation or adaptation of entire texts, genres, forms or contents. Transfer comprises all sorts of ‘travelling’, with translation as a major instrument of transferring literature across linguistic and cultural barriers. Transfer aims at the process of communication, starting with the source product and its cultural context and then highlighting the mediation by certain agents and institutions to end up with inclusion in the target culture. Reception lays its focus on the receiving culture, especially on critcism, reading, and interpretation. Translation, therefore, forms a major factor in reception with the general aim of reception studies being to reveal the wide spectrum of interpretations each text offers. Moreover, translations are the prime instrument in the distribution of literature across linguistic and cultural borders; thus, they pave the way for gaining prestige in the world of literature. The thirty-eight papers included in this volume and dedicated to research in this area were previously read at the ICLA conference 2016 in Vienna. They are ample proof that the field remains at the center of interest in Comparative Literature.
Bananas and Food Security
Title | Bananas and Food Security PDF eBook |
Author | Claudine Picq |
Publisher | Bioversity International |
Pages | 806 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Agricultural productivity |
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Importance de la banane sur les plans economique et alimentaire; Diversite et dynamique des filieres; Organisation des marches et commercialisation; Systemes de productions/production systems.
English in Mind Level 1 Student's Book with DVD-ROM
Title | English in Mind Level 1 Student's Book with DVD-ROM PDF eBook |
Author | Herbert Puchta |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 129 |
Release | 2010-02-25 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 0521179076 |
This second edition updates a course which has proven to be a perfect fit for classes the world over. Engaging content and a strong focus on grammar and vocabulary combine to make this course a hit with both teachers and students. Popular course features have been refreshed with new content, including the imaginative reading and listening topics, 'Culture in Mind', and 'Everyday English' sections. New for the second edition is a DVD-ROM with the Level 1 Student's Book containing games, extra exercises and videos featuring the photostories' characters as well as a 'Videoke' record-yourself function. There is a full 'Vocabulary bank' at the back of the book which expands upon lexical sets learned in the units.