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        Insecticide & herbicide technology
        December 2004

        Western Corn Rootworm

        Ecology and Management

        by Edited by Stefan Vidal, Ulrich Kuhlmann, C R Edwards

        Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, has been a major economic pest of maize in the Americas for many years. However, since the early 1990's it has become an increasing threat to crops in Europe and is expected to spread to all maize growing areas of the continent. This book provides a comprehensive review of current knowledge of the biology and ecology of this insect pest and how it might be managed in order to limit its damage as it spreads into new agroecological areas. Cultural, biotechnical, and biological control measures are addressed, as are ecological baseline data such as population dynamics, economic thresholds and aspects of its behaviour. The book also examines the potential of plant protection techniques currently used in North America to be applied in Europe.

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        Anarchism
        June 2012

        Changing anarchism

        Anarchist theory and practice in a global age

        by Edited by Jonathan Purkis and James Bowen

        The massive protests against globalisation in recent years have re-awoken interest in anarchism. Changing anarchism, finally available in paperback, sets out to reposition anarchist theory and practice by documenting contemporary anarchist practice and providing a viable analytical framework for understanding it. The contributions here, from both academics and activists, raise challenging and sometimes provocative questions about the complex nature of power and resistance to it. The areas covered include: sexuality and identity; psychological dependency on technology; libertarian education; religion and spirituality; protest tactics; mental health and artistic expression; and the ongoing 'metaphorical wars' against drugs and terror. This collection epitomises the rich diversity that exists within contemporary anarchism as well as demonstrating its ongoing relevance as a sociological tool.

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        Agriculture & related industries
        January 2002

        Rural Aquaculture

        by Edited by Peter Edwards, Harvey Demaine, David C Little

        Aquaculture for both finfish and shellfish is expanding rapidly throughout the world. It is regarded as having the potential to provide a valuable source of protein in less developed countries and to be integrated into the farming systems and livelihoods of the rural poor.This book addresses key issues in aquaculture and rural development, with case studies drawn from several countries in South and South-East Asia. Papers included cover topics ranging from production and technical issues (such as pond culture and rice field fisheries) to social aspects and research and development methodology. The book has been developed from a meeting of the Asian Fisheries Society. It is aimed at all concerned with aquaculture and rural development.

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        Medicine
        October 2017

        Health Benefits of Green Tea

        An Evidence-based Approach

        by Yukihiko Hara, Chung S Yang, Mamoru Isemura, Isao Tomita, R Agnihotri, Z Apostolides, T Asakawa, Z. M. Chen, S Gaur, Yukihiko Hara, M Inai, Mamoru Isemura, T Kakuda, T Kan, M. J. Lee, Z Lin, M Maeda-Yamamoto, S Masuda, S Meguro, T Minami, N Miyoshi, M Monobe, H Moriwaki, Y Nakamura, O Numata, K Saeki, K Sayama, Y Shimamura, M Shimizu, T Suzuki, H Tachibana, P. W. Taylor, I Tokimitsu, I Tomita, T. A. Tomita, K Unno, H Wang, H Yamada, C. S. Yang, H Yokogoshi

        This book provides evidence to support the health-promoting components of green tea for human health. It explores the significance of green tea and its catechins represented by epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), demonstrating their beneficial effects on diseases including cancer, obesity, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, hepatitis, and neurodegenerative diseases. The present status of human studies and avenues for future research are discussed. It is written by a team of experts from across the globe and makes significant Japanese findings available to international researchers. It is an essential resource for researchers interested in the biochemistry and pharmacology of green tea, and functional foods and beverages.

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        Molecular biology
        December 2013

        Green Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles

        Mechanisms and Applications

        by Ali Mumtaz, Arfan Mohammad, Afolake Temitope Arowolo, Dennis A Bazylinski, Elias Berni, Markéta Bohunická, Aileen Boshoff, Nelson Durán, Martín A Fernández-Baldo, Kelvii Wei Guo, Sangiliyandi Gurunathan, Lena-Maria Holtz, Katerina Horská, Siavash Iravani, Muniyandi Jeyaraj, Anal K Jha, Andrea Kadilak, Kateryna Kon, Hassan Korbekandi, Nikolay Krumov, Gerald Langer, Christopher T Lefèvre, Muralidharan Murugan, Yvonne Nemcová, K Prasad, Kevin John Pulikotil Anthony, Julio Raba, Sebastian D Rokitta, Katerina Rosenbergová, Zygmunt Sadowski, María I Sanz, Adam Schröfel, Ahmad Reza Shahverdi, Jirí Slabotinský, Thoms Silke. Edited by Mahendra Rai, Clemens Posten.

        There are physical and chemical methods of synthesis of nanomaterials. But due to the damage caused by these methods to the environment there is a pressing need of green nanotechnology, which is a clean and eco-friendly technology for the development of nanomaterials. The present book includes green synthesis of nanoparticles by algae, diatoms and plants. The mechanism behind the synthesis of nanoparticles will also be discussed. The book would be a valuable resource for students, researchers and teachers of biology, chemistry, chemical technology, nanotechnology, microbial technology and those who are interested in green nanotechnology.

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        SIGILS

        Illustrated Guide to the Symbols of Spirit and Thought

        by M B Jackson

        Sigils are symbolic icons designed for a specific magical purpose. In modern times, Chaos magi-cians employ Sigils as Monograms of Thought, psychological symbols of intent and desire, created by the conjuror in their personal quest of mystical exploration. Fully illustrated guides to these magic symbols accompany full explanations from down through the millenia.

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        August 1994

        Political Shakespeare

        Essays in cultural materialism

        by Jonathan Dollimore, Alan Sinfield

        The new wave of cultural materialists in Britain and new historicists in the United States here join forces to depose the sacred icon of the "eternal bard" and argue for a Shakespeare who meditates and exploits political, cultural and ideological forces. Ten years on, this second edition presents additional essays by Jonathan Dollimore and Alan Sinfield. ;

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        Children's & YA

        I Want to Be a Green Onion

        by Chang Xin’gang

        I Want to Be a Green Onion is a novel shedding light on realistic problems during the growth of children. From kindergarten to the fifth grade, the protagonist of the novel Pan Chunchun has been burdened with expectations from his grandpa, dad and mum. But in Chunchun's heart, he has always wanted to become an ordinary but extremely tenacious "green onion". What kind of unusual story will he have?   Through Pan Chunchun's stories of growth, the author calls for children's voices to be heard and respected. The book is closely associated with the contemporary lives of children and can be regarded as a milestone work in the growth-themed fictions of Chang Xin'gang.

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        Green Maple

        by Hu Xiaoping

        The novel "Green Maple" is the theme project of "Poverty Alleviation" and the Chinese Writers Association's 2019 Writer's In-depth Life Project; it is also one of the outstanding works of Hunan Province's "Dream Realization 2020" theme essay activity, sponsored by the Propaganda Department of Hunan Provincial Party Committee, Hunan Second prize in the novel category of "Dream Realization 2020" essay solicitation activity co-sponsored by Daily News, Hunan Provincial Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Hunan Writers Association and Zhongnan Publishing and Media Group The work focuses on Wang Dacheng’s establishment of Qingda Company from Shenzhen’s hometown and C Bank’s poverty alleviation team in the village to provide assistance, cleverly integrating targeted poverty alleviation, financial poverty alleviation, industrial poverty alleviation, and western development, industrial transfer, rural urbanization, and grassroots party building After integration, the poor and backward Qingshi Village has undergone tremendous changes in the eradication of poverty and prosperity. The poverty and backwardness of the village and the villagers have been resolved, and the conflicts and resentments that have accumulated between the village and neighbors for many years. The changes are accumulated over the years. The old ideas and bad behaviors of the villagers promote honesty and responsibility, hard work and thrift, friendliness and mutual assistance, etc., full of positive energy, vividly depicting the regional characteristics, traditional culture, customs and customs of the Xuefeng Mountain area, and delicate It outlines the vigor and vitality of poverty alleviation in the depths of the mountains, shows people's good wishes and forge ahead in working together to get rid of poverty, shows the infinite charm and far-reaching influence of great poverty alleviation, and paints a magnificent picture of getting rid of poverty and getting rich. "The Story of Green Maple" has a bright theme, profound thinking, unique perspective, rich content, exquisite structure, and vivid characters. It is an excellent novel with down-to-earth, warm, thick, contemporary, exploratory, and readable. It is also a realist masterpiece that shows the achievements of "poverty alleviation", pays tribute to the "poverty alleviation", and portrays the era's precision poverty alleviation and precision poverty alleviation. 2020 is the final year of poverty alleviation, publishing this book is very meaningful, it is recommended to publish it!

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        December 2005

        Graham Swift

        by Daniel Lea, Susan Williams

        This book offers an accessible critical introduction to the work of Graham Swift, one of Britain's most significant contemporary authors. Through detailed readings of his novels and short stories from 'The Sweet Shop Owner' (1980) to 'The Light of Day' (2003), Daniel Lea lucidly addresses the key themes of history, loss, masculinity and ethical redemption, to present a fresh approach to Swift. This study proposes that one of the side-effects of modernity has been the destruction of traditional pathways of self and collective belief, leading to a loss of understanding between individuals about their duties to each other and to society. Swift's writing returns repeatedly to the question of what we can believe in when all the established markers of identity - family, community, gender, profession, history - have become destabilised. Lea suggests that Swift increasingly moves towards a notion of redemption through a lived ethical practice as the only means of finding solace in a world lacking a central symbolic authority. ;

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        Children's & YA

        Searching for Little Green Men

        by Jin Bo

        The first installment of the ‘Little Green Men’ series --- a new full-length fairytale by famous children’s book author Jin Bo. The book centerson the cute fairytale image of ‘little green men’. It depicts a pair of good friends who hope to encounter mysterious little green men, their accidental discovery of them in the suburbs, and, finally, the adventures that occur after they invite the little green men to come to the human world. The book preserves Jin Bo’s beautiful and lyrical style, extols on the value of childlike innocence, and is a classic original fairytale.

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        May 2021

        Zurück nach Berlin

        Wie mein Vater mit mir in seine Vergangenheit reiste

        by Jonathan Lichtenstein

        1939 entkommt der zwölfjährige Hans mit einem der »Kindertransporte« aus Nazi-Deutschland. Als einer der wenigen Überlebenden seiner Familie ist er fortan auf sich alleine gestellt und lässt seine deutsch-jüdische Herkunft hinter sich. Als Erwachsener baut er sich im ländlichen Wales eine neue Existenz auf und gründet eine Familie. Über seine Vergangenheit spricht er nicht, und für seine Kinder ist es schwer, ihren verschlossenen, oft unnachgiebigen Vater und sein mitunter eigensinniges Verhalten zu verstehen. Erst in hohem Alter stellt Hans sich seiner Vergangenheit und reist mit seinem Sohn Jonathan zurück nach Berlin, zu seinen Wurzeln, entlang der ehemaligen Route des Kindertransports. Jonathan Lichtenstein erzählt auf drei Zeitebenen vom Leben mit einem Vater, das geprägt war von den Schatten der Vergangenheit – und davon, wie er ihm endlich näherkam. Ein Road Trip mitten hinein ins Trauma des zwanzigsten Jahrhunderts – bewegend und versöhnlich.

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        Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers
        May 2014

        Jonathan Lethem

        by James Peacock

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        Lines Written with the Green Pen

        by Mei Zihan, Ma Xiaode

        Lines Written with the Green Pen is a poem for children written by the famous children's literature writer Mei Zihan. It is about a boy trying to write poems with his green pen. At first, he doubts whether he can write poems. Then he takes a walk and starts creating his own lines—he says hello to the sky; he wonders about the leaves, birds’ chirping, the gone clouds, the old lady and the yellow dress… He, the “little ant poet”, writes, “Those who are dreaming are awake. Hence, the night and the day meet on the pillow.” In the end, he drops down his green pen and decides to fly and be the child as he is.

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