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Tactics of Aelian (9781848849006)

Aelian's work on tactics is a hugely significant piece of ancient military literature, yet the last new edition in English was published in 1814. Although writing (in his native Greek) in the second century AD, Aelian drew heavily on earlier works, such as Asclepiodotus, to put together a comprehensive manual of warfare in the Hellenistic period (late 3rd to early 1st centuries BC). His Tactica thus examines all facets of warfare in the period of Alexander the Greats successors, including the arms and armour of cavalry and infantry, formations, commands and signals. Aelian also provides a discussion of the Roman army of the period. As well as being an invaluable source for modern historians studying the Hellenistic period, the book was very influential on military theory long after Aelian's death. Arrian's work on tactics may merely be a revision of Aelian's; the Byzantine Emperor Leo VI used excerpts in his own treatise and an Arabic translation made around 1350 was...
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Der Respirationstrakt : Präklinische und klinische Grundlagen (9783850767026)

Ein Überblick über die Grundlagen des Respirationstraktes für Studierende, zudem Grundlegendes zur Pathophysiologie und Diagnose sowie zu Therapiemöglichkeiten der häufigsten akuten und chronischen Erkrankungen des oberen und unteren Respirationstrakts. Product details Format Paperback | 187 pages Publisher Facultas Edition Statement 2., verb. Aufl. ...
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Rodzinna karuzela Terapia rodzin bez tajemnic (9788324007073)

Rodzina Brice'ów ma ogromny problem. Nastoletnia Claudia buntuje się przeciwko rodzicom, urządza awantury, nie wraca na noc do domu i miewa samobójcze myśli. W trakcie terapii okazuje się jednak, że problemy Claudii to zaledwie wierzchołek góry lodowej, a sedno rodzinnego konfliktu tkwi zupełnie gdzie indziej. Czy Brice'om uda się przezwyciężyć narastające problemy? Kryzys jest etapem wpisanym w życie każdej rodziny. Nazbyt często, z braku czasu czy w imię świętego spokoju, odkładamy rozwiązanie problemów „na później". Aż w końcu dochodzi do sytuacji patowej, kiedy dialog przestaje być możliwy. Wtedy pozostają dwie drogi: separacja lub podjęcie wyzwania, jakim jest psychoterapia. Product details Format Paperback | 396 pages ...
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Maus: a Survivor\'s Tale (9780679406419)

THE DEFINITIVE EDITION: The Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel acclaimed as "the most affecting and successful narrative ever done about the Holocaust" (Wall Street Journal) and "the first masterpiece in comic book history" (The New Yorker). A brutally moving work of art--widely hailed as the greatest graphic novel ever written--Maus recounts the chilling experiences of the author's father during the Holocaust, with Jews drawn as wide-eyed mice and Nazis as menacing cats. Maus is a haunting tale within a tale, weaving the author's account of his tortured relationship with his aging father into an astonishing retelling of one of history's most unspeakable tragedies. It is an unforgettable story of survival and a disarming look at the legacy of trauma. Product details Format Hard...
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How to Read Chinese Ceramics (9781588395719)

Chinese ceramics are among the most significant and widely collected decorative arts produced anywhere in the world, with a history that spans millennia. Despite the saturation of Chinese ceramics in global culture-in English, the word "china" has become synonymous with "porcelain"-the function of these works and the meaning of their often richly decorated surfaces are not always readily apparent. This new installment in the successful How to Read series enlightens readers on Chinese ceramics of all kinds, using highlights from the outstanding collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art as a teaching tool. Accessible to a general audience and written by an expert on the subject, this book explains and interprets 40 masterworks of Chinese ceramics. The works represent a broad range of subject matter and type, from ancient earthenware to 20th-century porcelain, and from plates and bowls to vases and sculptural figures. Lavish illustrations showcase these stunning wor...
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The Endometrial Factor : A Reproductive Precision Medicine Approach (9781498740395)

At the dawn of precision medicine, there is a new opportunity for novel approaches to understand, diagnose and treat endometrial disorders that affect fertility, reproductive outcomes, and women's health more broadly. Herein, the editors have assembled critically evaluated state-of-the-art chapters presenting basic and clinical knowledge about the human endometrium that impacts or will impact clinical practice. All clinicians and researchers in Reproductive Medicine will find this book useful as a reference and a valuable tool for continued advancement in the understanding and management of the "endometrial factor". Product details Format Hardback | 272 pages ...
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Python in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself (9780672336874)

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Python in 24 Hours will help you get started fast, master all the core concepts of programming, and build anything from websites to games. Using this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, you'll move from the absolute basics through functions, objects, classes, modules, database integration, and more. Every lesson and case study application builds on what you've already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success! Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Python development tasks. Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. Notes present interesting information related to the discussion. Tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks. Warnings alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them. Learn how to... Install and run the right version of Python for your operating system Store, ...
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