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Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He's a Fractional Persian - half, his mum's side - and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life. Darius has never really fit in at home, and he's sure things are going to be the same in Iran. His clinical ...

Fully revised and updated, this second edition of Water Ethics continues to consolidate water ethics as a key dimension of water-related decisions. The book introduces the idea that ethics are an intrinsic dimension of any water policy, program, or practice, and that understanding what ethics are being acted out in water policies is fundamental to an understanding of water resource management. Alongside updated references and the introduction of discussion questions and recommended further re...

Beginning Ubuntu LTS Server Administration, Second Edition is the touchstone companion book for anyone implementing Ubuntu LTS Server. Author Sander van Vugt introduces the most recent server edition of Ubuntu Linux, the most popular Linux distribution, to power users, system administrators, and programmers and demonstrates the power and flexibility that the Hardy-Heron Ubuntu Server Long Term Support Edition offers for small networks and corporate systems alike. This book covers:Installing a...

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Literatuur kan de taalverwerving in vreemde talen in het voortgezet onderwijs en secundair onderwijs op vele gebieden ondersteunen. Met literatuur en film kun je het oefenen van taalvaardigheden namelijk inhoud geven en koppelen aan communicatieve situaties. Taal is zoveel meer dan woorden en grammatica leren. Vanuit de inhoud en de bijzondere vorm kun je prikkelende en relevante opdrachten geven, waardoor leerlingen aan hun taalvaardigheid werken. In dit boek wordt aan de hand van veel prakt...

De Future City Foundation onderzocht met 26 partners hoe we de smart city moeten ontwerpen. We denken dat de stedenbouw en de producten die daaruit voortkomen radicaal veranderen. Net zoals dat gebeurde met andere bedrijfstakken. We willen begrijpen hoe dat gebeurt, welke kansen dat oplevert en welke risico’s er aan kleven.

Essential Surgery is well-established as one of the leading textbooks of surgery for medical students, core surgical trainees and those in professions allied to medicine. Covering general surgery, trauma, orthopaedics, vascular surgery, urology, paediatric surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, maxillofacial surgery and ENT, it also incorporates appropriate levels of basic science throughout. The book is ideal to accompany clinical courses, as well as being a practical manual for read...

Principles of Environmental Engineering is intended for a course in introductory environmental engineering for sophomore- or junior-level students. This text provides a background in fundamental science and engineering principles of environmental engineering for students who may or may not become environmental engineers. Principles places more emphasis on scientific principles, ethics, and safety, and focuses less on engineering design.

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Now in its ninth edition, Financial Management for Decision Makers provides students with a unique focus on the practical application of financial management and its role in decision making. Covering topics such as financial planning, making capital investment decisions, and financing a small business, it provides an ideal introduction to the world of financial management. New to this edition:* A new chapter on international aspects of financial management, which explores the benefits and pro...

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Up to date, easy to use, and well-illustrated, Clinical Manual of Contact Lenses, 5th Edition, helps both students and practitioners fit, evaluate, and troubleshoot contact lens issues in everyday practice. Written by renowned experts in the field, this practical guide is designed for quick access to key information, and includes sample cases, nomograms, and proficiency checklists that summarize and emphasize important points. Thoroughly rev...