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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The MI5 Military Intelligence, Section 5 or the Security Service, is the UK's internal counter-intelligence and security agency. It forms part of UK's core intelligence machinery alongside focused on foreign threats, Government Communications Headquarters and Defence Intelligence. The MI5 has a statutory basis in the Security Service Act 1989 and the Intelligence Services Act 1994. Its roles include the protection of British parliamentary democracy and economic interests, counter-terrorism and counter-espionage within the UK. Although primarily concerned with internal security, the MI5 has an overseas role to support its mission. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A refractive error is an eye disorder characterized by the inability of the eye to clearly focus the image. This defect leads to blurred vision or vision impairments and may cause blindness. While myopia, also known as nearsightedness, makes it difficult to see distant objects clearly, the eyes of individuals affected by hyperopia (farsightedness) cannot focus on close objects. An irregularly curved cornea leads to refractive errors in people with astigmatism. Learn more about disorders of refraction as well as their causes, symptoms and treatments in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Being rich in vitamin C, cranberries possess antioxidant and antibacterial effects in the body. More importantly, bladder infections and urinary tract infections can be treated via the consumption of cranberry juice. Besides, since cranberries contains high level of flavonoid quercetin, both breast and colon cancers can be avoided. Experts underline that cranberries are excellent sources of antioxidants which strongly protect against cancer, heart diseases and other cardiovascular diseases. Medical scientists also advance that the consumption of cranberries allows one to decrease production of cavity and plaque which tend to produce bacteria in the mouth. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Social phobia is a type of clinical phobias that involves other people and social situations. Social causes underlay this form of the disorder which includes irrational fear of public embarrassment, anxiety and irresistible desire to avoid situations in which individuals suffering from social phobia might be judged by others. Learn more about social phobia and medical conditions belonging to the group in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. American film director, screenwriter, producer and journalist Nora Ephron is known as a woman who made romantic comedies fashionable. The celebrated author of Silkwood , When Harry Met Sally. , Sleepless in Seattle and Julie & Julia created intelligent, witty and sentimental films and during her career earned three nominations for the Academy Award for Best Writing. Learn more about the life and career of Nora Ephron in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Housework, housekeeping, homemaking mainly American term or household management is the act of running the organizational, financial, day-to-day operations of a house or estate, and the management of other domestic concerns. Common housework or domestic chores include cleaning, cooking, ironing and looking after children. A person in charge of the housework and is not employed from outside the house is known as a homemaker in the U.S. and Canada, a gender-neutral term for a housewife or a househusband. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Money laundering is the process of covering the source of legally, illegally, or grey area obtained money. There are various methods by which money may be laundered. Estimates for the amount of money laundered, either worldwide or at national level are quoted by several regulatory and governmental authorities annually. For instance, in 1996 the International Monetary Fund estimated that 2% to 5% of the global economy involved laundered money. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Yarsagumba, better known as Himalayan viagra, is a natural product of a yellow caterpillar of genus Thitarodes and a rare Himalayan fungus. Growing only at high altitudes (3,000 to 5000 meters) in Tibet, Nepal, China, Bhutan and North-East India, the so-called caterpillar fungus has been and remains an important component in traditional Chinese medicine, being described as a powerful aphrodisiac and a useful immune booster. Learn more about yarsagumba and its medical usages, by reading this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The term fetal surgery refers to in utero surgical interventions performed on fetuses in order to treat birth defects. Open fetal surgery and minimally invasive surgery are the two types of the medical procedures performed in the relatively new and developing field of maternal-fetal medicine, curing diseases that would be incurable after birth. Learn more about fetal surgery in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. What is a deep vein thrombosis Well, according to medical science, the deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in a deep vein which usually occurs in the legs while having no symptoms. However, victims of the deep vein thrombosis can experience pain, swelling, redness, warmness and engorged superficial veins in the leg. Global statistics have shown that there are about 1 in 1000 adults who develop a deep vein thrombosis annually. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Mating! This is the favourite activity of the bobtail squid. These sea creatures have a very short lifespan yet have many secrets. For instance, scientists are very much impressed about the ways they sexually reproduced and their sexual activities since their mating processes usually last for three long hours. By studying cephalopods, experts could better understand evolution of life. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Irreversible cessation of all brain activity, lack of eye movement, absence of respiratory reflexes and no response to pain are the main signs of brain death. Brain death was first described in 1959 by French neurophysiologists Mollaret and Goulon, raising ethical issues and making scientists redefine the criteria of death. Learn more about brain death, diagnostic criteria and the controversy surrounding the morality of organ donation in this book. 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Did you know that bumblebees are extremely important for the proper functioning of the environment and in the field of agriculture As a matter of fact, they are. Bumblebees are crucial pollinators that contribute a lot in the pollination of our fruits, vegetables, flowers. Without bumblebees, the human consumption may become scarce. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Depressive personality disorder, sometimes known as melancholic personality disorder, is a controversial psychiatric diagnosis that denotes a personality disorder with depressive features. Depressive personality disorder occurs before, during, and after major depressive episodes, making it a distinct diagnosis not included in the definition of either major depressive episodes or dysthymic disorder. Learn more about depressive personality disorder, its causes, symptoms and treatments in the following pages. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Medical negligence or medical malpractice is professional negligence by act or omission by a medical professional in which the treatment provided falls below the accepted standard of practice in the medical community. Most cases of medical negligence involve medical errors which cause injuries or deaths to the patients. The standards and regulations for medical malpractice vary by country or jurisdiction. Professional liability insurances can be obtained by medical professionals to offset the risk and costs of lawsuits based on medical negligence. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition and a type of mental retardation caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes. According to statistics, Down syndrome affects 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 1,100 newborns worldwide, causing intellectual and physical disabilities. While in the early 1900's people affected by the disease had an average life expectancy of ten years, today 80% of patients reach the age of 50. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of the genetic abnormality as well as management of Down syndrome in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Lupus erythematosus or lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation, affecting various parts of the body. There are three main types of the disease - discoid, drug-induced and systemic lupus erythematosus, the latter being the most common form of lupus. Learn more about the disease, its types, causes and symptoms as well as lupus management in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Being introduced in the 19th century, the Australian feral Camel used to be useful especially for its transportation services. However, in 2012, the introduced creatures have invaded Australia while acting as a threat for both the inhabitants and the native species. Latest findings have revealed that these invasive creatures are devastating the new Australian infrastructures while also consuming all the flora and fauna of other species including the human beings. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pulmonary embolism is a common condition which occurs when the main artery of the lung gets blocked by a substance, usually a blood clot, that has reached the lung through the bloodstream. Although in most cases blood clots in the main artery are not life threatening, medics remind that pulmonary embolism is a potentially lethal condition, massive pulmonary embolism being the second leading cause of sudden death. Learn more about pulmonary embolism, its causes, symptoms and treatment in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. First isolated in the late 1960s, enterovirus 71 is a virus of the genus Enterovirus, belonging to the Picornaviridae family. Currently, there are identified more than 70 different forms of enteroviruses, while over 70% of infections are caused by only 10 types (e.g. EV68, EV69, EV70, and EV71). According to statistics, outbreaks of enterovirus 71 infections have been occurred in various parts of the world, including Brazil, Europe, Australia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Cambodia and the U.S., especially in overcrowded areas with poor hygiene. Recently, virologists from Institute Pasteur in Phnom Penh, Cambodia have linked the mysterious deadly disease which took the lives of more than 60 Cambodian children with enterovirus 71. Find out more about enteroviruses, by reading this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. It exists so many species of flatworms that come from the Antipodean descent. There are flatworms which are parasitic by nature while others tend to be non-parasitic. Flatworms do not possess body cavities, thus they do not need oxygen. Recently, scientists have discovered a new type of flatworm which has 60 eyes. Who knows maybe there will be one with more than 100 eyes and 100 feet that is going to emerge in the coming days. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Do you know that the Tulsi leaf serves for various health purposes Well, this plant is the most amazing plant that scientists have explored till now since it has no side effects yet can treat so many illnesses and sicknesses - cardiovascular diseases, infections, pains among others. The Tulsi plant is also revered as a holy basil while other person use it for warding off insects, preventing dead bodies from decaying. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. New laws are being established for the educational system. Mathematics, which is viewed as an essential subject is going to become compulsory for students till the age of 18! Indeed, educationalists highlight the importance of mathematics for further studies and the workplace. On the other hand, many businesses are complaining for the lack of logic and problem-solving abilities from the part of their employees. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Ruben Rausing, the patriarch of the Rausing dynasty, founded the Tetra Pak empire in 1951. His two sons Hans and Gad turned the family enterprise into a multinational corporation, and, in order to escape Sweden's taxes, Hans and Gad moved to the United Kingdom in the 1980s. Today the Rousing family is known as one of the wealthiest families in Britain. Learn more about the Rausing family and the multinational Tetra Pak corporation in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Narcissistic personality disorder is a condition characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, need for admiration and lack of empathy for others. However, the condition is diagnosed only if the inflated self-centeredness becomes disabling and distressing according to researchers, affected individuals are subjected to high levels of stress since the disorder is linked to vulnerability in self-esteem. Learn more about the personality disorder, its causes, symptoms and treatments in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Unlike other dramatists, Henrik Ibsen had exposed the conditions of women in his various plays during the eighteenth century. We all know that women had been a silenced character throughout the whole eighteenth and nineteenth century while patriarchy dominated! Women were seen as objects and treated as dolls. With his plays - 'Hedda', 'A Doll's House' and 'Ghost', Ibsen has changed the perspectives of many women while also demonstrating their rights. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Did you know that more and more men are choosing the teaching profession as their career Indeed, statistics have shown a rise in the number of males applying for the job of educators. Research have shown that the liking for the teaching profession is due to the thick salary that usually attracts young adults as well as the human touch and human relationships that interest many. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei, better known as Opus Dei, is a Catholic organization founded by priest Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer in 1928. The conservative organization encourages its members to promote faith in their everyday lives. However, the organization has been criticized as well - amongst other things, Opus Dei has been condemned for secrecy, the practice of corporal mortification, misogyny and elitism. Learn more about the organization, its history and teachings in this book. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Did you know that the examination structures are on their way towards alteration Well, this is fact. The government and the educational examiners are finding ways to improve the performance of 'O' level students since the number of failures are incredibly alarming! Moreover, till now, boys are persisting to show negative results on literacy due to lack of interest towards reading and writing. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The cruise liner Costa Concordia partially sank on the night of the 13th of January 2012 after hitting a reef off the Italian coast and running aground at Isola del Giglio, Tuscany. This required the evacuation of 4,252 people who were aboard. As of April 2012, thirty people are known to have died while two others were still missing and were presumely dead. In addition, 64 people were injured, including at least two serious case of injury, while two passengers and a crewmember were trapped inside and rescued in the days following the incident. Englisch.