This photographic identification guide to 239 bird species in New Zealand, including the most commonly seen, unique and endemic species, is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from one of New Zealand's youngest nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions.
"Much has been written about the capture of Fort Eben Emael Belgium by German paratroopers on May 10, 1940. This operation marked the first use of gliders and shaped charges, whilst also proving that it was possible to drop paratroopers behind enemy lines. The combination of training, secrecy, accuracy and speed, in addition to the element of surprise, eansured that these men became lethal, causing chaos among Belgian soldiers. However, it should be stressed that these paratroopers were part of a larger group: The Sturmabteilung Koch (Koch Assault Group), the elite of the Luftwaffe in 1940, whose mission was not only to take Eben Emael, but also the three bridges over the nearby Alberto Canal: Veldwezelt, Vroenhoven and Kanne. The success of the attack on Belgium and France would depend on the rapid conquest of those bridges. The aim of this book is to show how the assault on the Albert Canal bridges was planned and carried out. The information is supported through text documents, records and evidence, as well as many photos never published until now. Every detail, from the creation of the Koch Assault Group, to the final attack, has been closely scrutinized by reference to the best sources, as well as testimonies of Belgian and German soldiers"--Publisher description.
This Brief provides a comprehensive overview of Trypanosoma cruzi, a parasite that is traditionally considered as exclusively vectorborne, but can be foodborne, and may lead to outbreaks of Chagas disease in consumers. The characteristics of Trypanosoma cruzi and the clinical effects of the disease are covered, including documented outbreaks, regional patterns, and epidemiology. The various transmission routes are outlined, but with specific focus on foodborne transmission. A major emphasis of this text is contamination of fruit juices with Trypanosoma cruzi in, a transmission vehicle with increasing significance in the spread of this parasite. Also outlined is the difficulty of establishing a protocol for detection in food samples. Results on survival of Trypanosoma cruzi in food matrices is considered, as well as current risk assessment procedures and regulations. Different approaches to preventing transmission, including inactivation and decontamination are introduced, but also the importance of targeted educational initiatives, and also with a focus on future detection, prevention, and prevention of contamination of foods with this parasite.
"Todos los padres queremos educar a nuestros hijos de la mejor manera posible, pero muchas veces nos encontramos realmente agobiados y desorientados. Afrontamos nuestra tarea educativa cargados de miedos, dudas e inseguridades preguntándonos constantemente si lo estamos haciendo bien. El objetivo de este libro es ayudarte a educar bien, con sentido común y criterio. Tienes entre manos el primer libro de una colección que abarca la educación de los hijos desde antes de que nazcan hasta la adolescencia."--LibrosMexico.mx.
Este libro explora la relación entre la naturaleza y la Biblia como obras de Dios. Presenta la creación como una revelación de su poder a través de la ciencia, y la Biblia como la revelación de su amor. Los autores abordan el tema de los orígenes y las visiones cristianas con un enfoque honesto y científico.