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El 90% de la población mundial bebe habitualmente alcohol y no es consciente del peligro de engancharse. Y lo preocupante es que cada vez más jóvenes engrosan esta estadística. En este libro Allen Carr analiza las causas que incitan a su consumo y plantea propuestas para escapar de la trampa del alcohol. Product details Format Paperback | 280 pages Dimensions 130 x 220mm | 292g Publicati

Embedded systems encompass a variety of hardware and software components which perform specific functions in host systems, for example, satellites, washing machines, hand-held telephones and automobiles. Embedded systems have become increasingly digital with a non-digital periphery (analog power) and therefore, both hardware and software codesign are relevant. The vast majority of computers manufactured are used in such systems. They are called `embedded' to distinguish them from standard mainframes, workstations, and PCs. Athough the design of embedded systems has been used in industrial practice for decades, the systematic design of such systems has only recently gained increased attention. Advances in microelectronics have made possible applications that would have been impossible without an embedded system design. Embedded System Applications describes the latest techniques for embedded system design in a variety of applications. This also includes some of the latest software

The United States is undergoing a profound and radical transformation, all features of which point to the fact of its departure at an accelerated rate from its largely self-proclaimed status as a global hegemon. The United States has lost ground in every single category that defines the power and status of a nation in relation to its rivals. This book delves into the reasons for a catastrophic decline of the American nation, addressing a range of factors from the economic (especially energy), to cultural, technological and military factors. America's deindustrialized economy is now deeply affected by what can only be described as a massacre of her small and middle-size businesses and the implosion of the US commercial aerospace industry. America's only driver of real growth, the shale oil industry, is facing realities which may make the Great Depression pale in comparison. Disintegration also seeks answers to the precipitous moral and professional decline of the always medioc

"Fascinating profiles" of remarkable nuns, from an eighty-three-year-old Ironman champion to a crusader against human trafficking (Daily News [New York]). "In an age of villainy, war and inequality, it makes sense that we need superheroes," writes Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times. "And after trying Superman, Batman and Spider-Man, we may have found the best superheroes yet: Nuns." In If Nuns Ruled the World, veteran reporter Jo Piazza overthrows the popular perception of nuns as killjoy schoolmarms, instead revealing them as the most vigorous catalysts of change in an otherwise repressive society. Meet Sister Simone Campbell, who traversed the United States challenging a Congressional budget that threatened to severely undermine the well-being of poor Americans; Sister Megan Rice, who is willing to spend the rest of her life in prison if it helps eliminate nuclear weapons; and the inimitable Sister Jeannine Gramick, who is fighting for acceptance of

The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landmark decisions. This collection serves the needs of students and researchers in American legal history, politics, society and government, as well as practicing attorneys. This book contains copies of all known US Supreme Court filings related to this case including any transcripts of record, briefs, petitions, motions, jurisdictional statements, and memorandum filed. This book does not contain the Court's opinion. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this ti

Acclaimed debut author Jeff Kinney brilliantly re-creates the typical humor and logic of middle school boys sidling into adolescence. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Sixth grader Greg Heffley doesn't understand his annoying younger brother, obnoxious older one, or well-meaning parents. But he knows enough to record his daily thoughts in a manly journal--not some girly diary. In a unique novel brimming with laugh-out-loud moments, Greg chronicles his first turbulent year of middle school. Rodrick Rules Jeff Kinney's highly anticipated sequel to his #1 New York Times bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid chronicles Greg Heffley's creative efforts to dodge middle school hazards, dazzle the girls, avoid talent shows, and--above all--guard his embarrassing secret. Ramon de Ocampo's spot-on narration enhances Kinney's authentic portrait of adolescent angst and madcap hilarity. The Last Straw The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Jeff Kinney, The Last Straw is

A picture book follow-up to The Colour Monster, Anna Llenas's jaw-dropping pop-up book. One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows thim what each feeling means through colour. What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up? A gentle exploration of feelings for young and old alike. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Paperback | 48 pages Dimensions

Ida, Lennart, Ella, Malte und Bruno sind dicke Freunde - und das Beste ist, sie wohnen sogar alle im selben Haus, im Holunderweg 7. Jetzt, in der Vorweihnachtszeit, geht es hier besonders turbulent zu: Das große Basteln und Plätzchenbacken beginnt und der Weihnachtsmarkt vor der Haustür öffnet seine duftenden Buden. Ein geheimnisvoller Päckchenräuber treibt sein Unwesen, Mama küsst den Nikolaus und beim Krippenspiel geht so einiges schief. Doch dann ist endlich, endlich Heiligabend! Product details Format Paperback | 125 pages Dimensions 121 x 188

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Women Who Walked into the Sea by Mark Douglas-Home, read by David Monteath. The daughter who nobody wanted learns the truth about the mother she never knew. A page-turning, heart-breaking mystery 'full of surprises ... this is a classic whodunit' (Scotsman). Cal McGill is a unique investigator and oceanographer who uses his expertise to locate things - and sometimes people - lost or missing at sea. His expertise could unravel the haunting mystery of why, twenty-six years ago on a remote Scottish beach, Megan Bates strode out into the cold ocean and let the waves wash her away. Megan's daughter, Violet Wells, was abandoned as a baby on the steps of a local hospital just hours before the mother she never knew took her own life. As McGill is drawn into Violet's search for the truth, he encounters a coastal community divided by obsession and grief, and united only by a conviction that its secrets should

"Second First Impressions is the warmest, coziest, sweetest book of the year, an absolutely perfect blend of humor and heart. I want to live inside Sally Thorne's brain." --Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling of Beach Read From the USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game and 99 Percent Mine comes the clever, funny, and unforgettable story of a muscular, tattooed man hired as an assistant to two old women--under the watchful eye of a beautiful retirement home manager. Dazzle (n): Brightness that blinds someone temporarily. Position Vacant: Two ancient old women residing at Providence Retirement Villa seek male assistant for casual exploitation and good-natured humiliation. Duties include boutique shopping, fast-food fetching, and sincerely rendered flattery. Good looks a bonus--but we aren't picky. An advertisement has been placed (again!) by the wealthy and eccentric Parloni Sisters. The salary is generous and the employers are 90 years old, so how hard co

Mit "Nostalgie am Piano" ist es Erfolgsautor Michael Gundlach gelungen, weltbekannte Melodien in geschmackvolle und vor allem gut spielbare Arrangements im Bar-Piano-Stil zu verwandeln. Zeitgemäße Bearbeitungen zeigen dem Liebhaber nostalgischer Musik die beinahe unerschöpflichen Interpretationmöglichkeiten. Der musikalische Bogen spannt sich hier von den "goldenen 20ern" bis in die Zeit des "Wirtschaftswunders" der 50er Jahre. Dieser bunte Strauß Melodien aus der guten alten Zeit lässt die schönsten Erinnerungen von damals wieder aufleben. Wir wünschen viel Vergnügen beim Spielen und Genießen dieser nostalgischen Perlen! Product details Format Paperback | 72 pages

Weit mehr als ein studiumbegleitendes »Histo-Buch« Die bewährte, in der 5. Auflage komplett überarbeitete Lehrbuch-Farbatlas-Kombination verdeutlicht die zentrale Rolle der Histologie für das Verständnis aller angrenzenden medizinisch-naturwissenschaftlichen Fächer. Mit knapp 600 Abbildungen illustriert das Werk anschaulich den engen Zusammenhang zwischen Struktur und Funktion und stellt die für Praxis und Studium relevanten Aspekte gezielt in den Fokus. Das Lehrbuch für einen umfassenden Überblick in der Histologie. Neu in der 5. Auflage - integrierte Aspekte zur Histologie der Vögel - knapp 1 500 Abbildungen - mit neuen histologischen Präparaten, zusätzlichen EM-Aufnahmen und brillanten Fotos - ergänzende Übersichten zu differenzialdiagnostischen Merkmalen - zahlreiche Hinweise zu tierärztlichen Besonderheiten Der Zugang zur Online-Bilddatenbank ist nicht mehr möglich! Product details

Small- and medium-sized companies are now considered by cybercriminals to be attractive targets of opportunity because of the perception that they have minimal security. Many small companies are doing business online using new technologies they may not fully understand. Small businesses supply many larger organizations, resulting in possible connections to corporate networks that bring unforeseen risks.With these risks in mind, we present The Essential Guide to Cybersecurity for SMBs for security professionals tasked with protecting small businesses. Small businesses can reduce their risk and protect themselves by implementing some basic security practices and accepting cybersecurity as a strategic business initiative. The essays included in this book provide both security professionals and executives of small businesses with a blueprint of best practices that will help them protect themselves and their customers. Product details

Build confidence and understanding throughout the year with hundreds of additional practice questions. This Workbook supports our bestselling Checkpoint series, with exercises specifically matched to the Cambridge Progression tests and the Checkpoint tests. - Develops understanding and builds confidence ahead of assessment with exercises matched to the tests - Ensures a thorough understanding of all aspects of the course by following the structure of the relevant textbook - Saves planning time with exercises that are suitable for use in class or as homework This Workbook is matched to the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum Framework and follows the structure of the equivalent Checkpoint Student's Book exactly. This Workbook has not been through the Cambridge endorsement process. The answers to the Checkpoint English workbooks and revision guide are online: www.hoddereducation.co.uk/cambridgeextras Product details

Briefly describes how toys and games have changed through the years, including such topics as how playgrounds differ and how today's toys relate to those of the past. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Paperback | 24 pages Dimensions 210 x 290 x 5.08mm | 58.97g

"Impressive . . . [Cristina García's] story is about three generations of Cuban women and their separate responses to the revolution. Her special feat is to tell it in a style as warm and gentle as the 'sustaining aromas of vanilla and almond, ' as rhythmic as the music of Beny Moré."--Time Cristina García's acclaimed book is the haunting, bittersweet story of a family experiencing a country's revolution and the revelations that follow. The lives of Celia del Pino and her husband, daughters, and grandchildren mirror the magical realism of Cuba itself, a landscape of beauty and poverty, idealism and corruption. Dreaming in Cuban is "a work that possesses both the intimacy of a Chekov story and the hallucinatory magic of a novel by Gabriel García Márquez" (The New York Times). In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the novel's original publication, this edition features a new introduction by the author. Praise for Dreaming in Cuban &

Completely updated, the 3rd edition of this practical, highly portable manual offers quick access to the most relevant health and wellness information for children -- from birth through age 21 - in the school setting. You'll find valuable guidance on developmental stages, learning domains, acute and chronic illnesses, first aid, medical syndromes, special education, and emergency illness. This edition also addresses the growing array of issues affecting today's children, including mental health disorders, disaster management, substance abuse, and school violence, as well as new threats such as West Nile virus, dermatological conditions, and the reemergence of tuberculosis. Ideal for use in school and community settings, this manual is a must-have resource for anyone who works with children. A best practice approach to health issues and concerns helps you provide the best possible care to students. A clear, consistent outline format and straightforward writing style make it eas

***WINNER OF THE SPECSAVERS NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR CRIME THRILLER OF THE YEAR 2013 *** He swore he was a killer. The truth was worse. An overnight plane delay is bad. Having to share your hotel room with a stranger is worse. But that is only the beginning of Gaby Struthers' problems. Gaby has never met Lauren Cookson before. So how does Lauren know so much about her? How does she know that the love of Gaby's life has been accused of murder? Why is she telling her that he is innocent? And why is she so terrified of Gaby? If you loved Gone Girl, you'll find this chilling domestic thriller impossible to put down. Product details Format Paperback | 448 pages

After the credit crisis, supervisors enacted a range of financial reforms. In particular, they radically changed the nature of the OTC derivatives market via a number of measures, notably mandatory central clearing. This book discusses the market before the crisis, explains what central clearing is, and outlines the consequences of the new rules. Product details Format Paperback | 298 pages Dimensions 155 x 235 x 16mm | 4,569g