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31 produkter
Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919
New Perspectives
Av David Killingray, Howard Phillips
Inbunden, 2003
2601 kr
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The Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the worst pandemic of modern times, claiming over 30 million lives in less than six months. In the hardest hit societies, everything else was put aside in a bid to cope with its ravages. It left millions orphaned and medical science desperate to find …
Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919
New Perspectives
Av David Killingray, Howard Phillips
Häftad, 2011
776 kr
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The Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the worst pandemic of modern times, claiming over 30 million lives in less than six months. In the hardest hit societies, everything else was put aside in a bid to cope with its ravages. It left millions orphaned and medical science desperate to find …
Epidemics
The Story of South Africa's Five Most Lethal Human Diseases
Häftad, 2012
224 kr
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This is the first history of epidemics in South Africa, lethal episodes that significantly shaped this society over three centuries. Focusing on five devastating diseases between 1713 and today—smallpox, bubonic plague, "Spanish influenza," polio, and HIV/AIDS—the book probes their origins, their …
Epidemics
The Story of South Africa's Five Most Lethal Human Diseases
E-bok, 2012
357 kr
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This is the first history of epidemics in South Africa, lethal episodes that significantly shaped this society over three centuries. Focusing on five devastating diseases between 1713 and today—smallpox, bubonic plague, "Spanish influenza," polio, and HIV/AIDS—the book probes their origins, their …
Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919
New Perspectives
Av Howard Phillips, David Killingray
E-bok, 2003
910 kr
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The Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the worst pandemic of modern times, claiming over 30 million lives in less than six months. In the hardest hit societies, everything else was put aside in a bid to cope with its ravages. It left millions orphaned and medical science desperate to find …
Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919
New Perspectives
Av Howard Phillips, David Killingray
E-bok, 2003
910 kr
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The Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the worst pandemic of modern times, claiming over 30 million lives in less than six months. In the hardest hit societies, everything else was put aside in a bid to cope with its ravages. It left millions orphaned and medical science desperate to find …
Inside DNA and RNA
E-bok, 2021
559 kr
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Cells are the basic units of life, but within them are even smaller structures that act as the machinery that keeps us alive. This include the key molecules in cellular biology, deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid—better known as DNA and RNA. These teammates have essential jobs and they work …
Inside the Basics of Genetics
E-bok, 2021
559 kr
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Genetics can be a difficult subject for some. The terminology itself can be confusing, especially when it''s presented with little background information on the subject. This volume, however, endeavors to simplify the complex yet fascinating world of genetics for teen readers. The text examines two …
Inside the World of Microbes
E-bok, 2021
543 kr
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Microbes are everywhere! They live on and under the ground. They live in all kinds of water on Earth, even around the hottest deep-sea vents. They even live on and inside your body! Since the advent of powerful microscopes, scientists have been studying our world''s smallest denizens. Many people …
Inside Delta Force
E-bok, 2021
404 kr
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Even among America’s top military units, the First Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta—better known as Delta Force—is considered elite. Its ranks are populated by the best soldiers the United States can offer, and the unit is tasked with sensitive and dangerous work. This title takes …
Inside Marine Force Recon
E-bok, 2021
408 kr
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In the digital age, information is a valuable commodity—especially in the middle of a battlefield. That’s where Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance (Recon) units come in. Specially trained for covert operations, these elite soldiers put themselves on the front lines to infiltrate enemy strongholds …
Inside Pararescue
E-bok, 2021
417 kr
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No matter how advanced a military is or how intelligent its members are, the reality is that missions will sometimes fail. The Pararescue units of the U.S. Air Force are responsible for extracting soldiers who are gravely injured or trapped behind enemy lines. Pulled from the Air Force’s Special …
Inside the Army Rangers
E-bok, 2021
417 kr
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To whom does the U.S. military go when it needs a specially trained force to lead the way? The U.S. Army Rangers, of course! This elite, special ops force has been leading the way for other military units for hundreds of years. From the French and Indian War to the modern war on terrorism, Army …
Inside the Green Berets
E-bok, 2021
417 kr
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The iconic green beret worn by Army Special Forces units dates back to the 1950s in the United States, and the Green Berets are today recognized as one of the strongest arms of the U.S. military. Their missions are uniquely designed for small squads to quickly and quietly take efficient action …
Inside the Navy SEALs
E-bok, 2021
417 kr
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The Navy’s Sea, Air, and Land Forces (SEALs) became even more well known in 2011, after SEAL Team Six assassinated Osama bin Laden. However, this group of elite soldiers has been active since the 1960s. SEALs have been involved in special operations, reconnaissance, counterterrorism, and support …
Beware the Blue-Ringed Octopus!
E-bok, 2022
402 kr
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While the blue-ringed octopus is only about the size of a golf ball and its glowing rings are pretty, it''s also one of the deadliest animals on the planet. Blue-ringed octopuses flash their blue rings when danger occurs, and they''re armed with a powerful toxin--tetrodotoxin. These critters are …
Beware the Box Jellyfish!
E-bok, 2022
393 kr
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Most box jellyfish are small, and many are tiny! They are delicate creatures that rely on ocean currents to move around and find food. However, despite their wispy bodies and slow movement, they are some of the deadliest creatures on the planet. Common to tropical waters around Australia, box …
Beware the Puffer Fish!
E-bok, 2022
402 kr
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Puffer fish are some very unusual animals. When these odd marine creatures sense danger, they can inflate their bodies three times their normal size to look bigger and scarier. You might not guess it from looking at them, but puffer fish are deadly, poisonous carnivores! Only the poison dart frog …
Supernatural horror literature
E-bok, 2024
56 kr
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Lovecraft was not only a giant in writing stories and novels, but we see him here as a passionate reader and researcher of the history of literature, as Lovecraft analyzes metaphysical horror literature, and reviews its development from its beginnings and its roots firmly rooted in popular …
