“…The book examines ways in which non-native species destroy vital crops and forests; damage ecosystem dynamics, which leads to plant and animal biodiversity losses; and cause soil erosion and water loss"-- "Some 10 million species of plants, animals, and microbes are thought to inhabit the earth, but so far only about 1.5 million of these have been identified. …”
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“…Importantly, the casebook examines the steps taken by organizations to recover from the cost of fraud and the damage that fraud has caused.High-profile author, Peter Tickner, i…”

“…In "Understand," a young man has an amazing reaction to an experimental drug used to heal brain damage. In each story, with sharp intelligence and humor, Chiang examines what it means to be alive in a world marked by uncertainty, but also by wonder"-- OCLC…”

“…As early as the 1940's, scientific literature began reporting incidences of human and animal brain damage resulting from ECT. Despite practitioner modifications, deleterious effects on memory and cognition persisted. …”

“…Technology exacerbates the problem by providing each of us with weapons of mass destruction' from a human risk perspective -- even the most junior employee can cause huge damage via their keyboard, either in the work environment or via their personal social media account -- and by taking over basic, repetitive tasks, which mean people are spending more time in human risk sensitive' activities. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Brexit and Ireland : collateral damage? -- 12. Something new under the sun? : the lessons of Algeria and Greenland -- - IV: The political economy of Europe -- 13. …”

“…While good transparent ethical behaviour improves a company's reputation and thus competitive position, unethical and/or illegitimate behaviour such as environmental exploitation and corruption can damage a firm's global reputation. Several case studies from different markets demonstrate how this sustainable competitive position can be achieved by international firms operating in a global market. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…NEEM -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- Foreword -- 1 The Vision -- 2 The Reality -- DISADVANTAGES -- Lack of Experience -- Genetic Variability -- Lack of Registration -- Lack of Standards -- Conflicting Approaches -- Economic Uncertainties -- Handling Difficulties -- Geographical Limitations -- Planting Difficulties -- Silviculture Difficulties -- Instability -- Health Hazards -- Environmental Safety -- Slow Action -- Damage to Plants -- Method of Application -- Protecting the Tree -- Medical Limitations -- Synthetic Competition -- 3 The Tree -- DESCRIPTION -- DISTRIBUTION -- PROPAGATION -- GROWTH -- PROBLEMS -- Pests -- Diseases -- Nutrient Deficiencies -- Other Problems -- 4 What's in a Neem -- LIMONOIDS -- Azadirachtin -- Meliantriol -- Salannin -- Nimbin and Nimbidin -- Others -- PRODUCTION -- Water Extraction -- Hexane Extraction -- Pentane Extraction -- Alcohol Extraction -- FORMULATIONS -- Additives -- METHODS OF APPLICATION -- SYSTEMIC EFFECT -- 5 Effects on Insects -- INSECTS AFFECTED -- Orthoptera -- Homoptera -- Thysanoptera -- Coleoptera -- Lepidoptera -- Diptera -- Hymenoptera -- Heteroptera -- EXAMPLES -- Desert Locust -- Cockroach -- Brown Planthopper -- Stored-Product Insects -- Armyworm -- Colorado Potato Beetle -- Leafminers -- European Corn Borer -- Mosquitoes -- Aphids -- Fruit Flies -- Gypsy Moth -- Horn Flies -- Blowflies -- 6 Effects on Other Organisms -- NEMATODES -- SNAILS -- CRUSTACEANS -- FUNGI -- Aflatoxin -- PLANT VIRUSES -- NONTARGET SPECIES -- Earthworms -- Beneficial Insects -- 7 Medicinals -- FUNGICIDES -- ANTIBACTERIALS -- ANTIVIRAL AGENTS -- DERMATOLOGICAL INSECTS -- DENTAL TREATMENTS -- CHAGAS' DISEASE -- MALARIA -- PAIN RELIEF AND FEVER REDUCTION -- BIRTH CONTROL -- VETERINARY MEDICINE -- Controlling Insects -- Controlling Bacteria -- Controlling Intestinal Worms -- A WORD OF CAUTION…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- 4 Novel Approaches to Treatment of Shock -- PREVENTION -- Oxygen Therapeutics -- First-, Second-, and Third-Generation Therapeutics -- Perfluorochemicals -- Liposomes -- Other Novel Approaches -- INTERVENTION -- Targets for Intervention -- Therapies for Reperfusion-Mediated Free-Radical Damage -- Antioxidant or Scavenging Strategies -- Iron Chelation -- Inhibition of Polymorphonuclear Neutrophil Adherence and Activation -- Nitric Oxide Inhibition -- Novel Strategies for Scavenging Free Radicals -- Hormonal Influences -- Diagnostic Instrumentation -- TOLERANCE -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- 5 Protocols of Care at the Site of Injury -- THE COMBAT ENVIRONMENT -- Expected Condition of Combatant on the Battlefield -- Limits of Battlefield Care for the Injured Combatant -- Resuscitation Needs of the Injured Combatant on the Battlefield -- Immediate Versus Delayed Fluid Resuscitation -- Current Protocols -- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- Training First Responders -- Available Approaches for Treatment of Injury -- Hemorrhage -- Airway and Breathing -- Additional Considerations -- Prompt Aeromedical Evacuation -- Monitoring -- 6 Future Directions -- ANIMAL MODELS -- Effects of Extent of Hypotension and Rates of Hemorrhage on Immune Function in Mouse Models -- Swine Models of Combined Hemorrhage and Injury -- Value of Animal Models -- Technical Models -- Role of Anesthesia -- CLINICAL TRIALS -- Role of Clinical Trials in Development of Therapies -- Endpoints and Indications -- Evaluation of Resuscitation Protocols -- Unique Problems of Clinical Trials of Trauma -- Heterogeneity of Subject Population -- Informed Consent -- Applicability of Civilian Clinical Data to Military Needs -- Clinical Research and Clinical Trials in Trauma Centers -- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- References -- Appendixes -- A Acknowledgments…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- To manage the risk of basing decisions on bad data -- To manage the risk of not complying with regulations -- To manage the risk of damage to reputation -- Reviewing the relevant data quality metrics for financial data and transactions -- Accuracy -- Completeness -- Consistency -- Timeliness -- Validity -- Data profiling using a data quality framework -- Define the criteria for data quality -- Gather and evaluate the data -- Analyze the quality of your data -- Identify and prioritize data quality issues -- Create a plan for remediation -- Track and gauge the data quality -- Preparing a sample data quality scorecard in Microsoft Excel -- Establish the data quality metrics to be used -- Define the scale for scoring KPIs -- Assign a weight for the KPI -- Get the overall score for the KPI -- Create the template in Excel -- Scoring the KPIs -- Update the scorecard regularly -- Preparing a sample data quality scorecard in Google Sheets -- Establish the data quality metrics to be used -- Define the scale for scoring the KPIs -- Assign a weight for the KPI -- Get the overall score for the KPI -- Create the template in Google Sheets -- Scoring the KPIs…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The Effect of Radiation on the Immune System in Pigs Affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident -- 11. Assessment of DNA Damage Induction in Farm Animals after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident -- Part 4. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Combined experimental and numerical analysis of moisture infiltration in the modified Lottman testAssessment of moisture effect on open graded mixes using water sensitivity and Cántabro after immersion tests; Moisture damage on bituminous stabilized materials using a MIST device; Determination of gradual reduction of the flexible pavement bearing capacity; Testing of low temperature behaviour of asphalt mixtures in bending creep test; Effect of beam size on the creep stiffness of asphalt mixtures at low temperatures…”

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Tabla de Contenidos: “…""Choosing a Social Media Agency""""Technology Infrastructure""; ""Hardware""; ""Software""; ""Monitoring Tools""; ""Publishing and Management Tools""; ""Ad-Management Tools""; ""Campaign Platforms""; ""Analytics Platforms""; ""Damage Control""; ""Your Social Media Command Center""; ""Summary""; ""Measuring Success""; ""What Are Your Goals?""…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Modelling the effect of material composition on the tensile properties of concrete; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Modelling damage in concrete…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Liability for Dangerous Industrial Activities and Damage to the Environment: Where Do We Stand After the Council of Europe Convention and the Commission Green Paper?…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Conducting a Penetration TestFinancial Gain; Challenge; Activism; Revenge; Espionage; Information Warfare; Defining the Penetration Test Engagement; Gaining Administrator Access to a System or Systems; Gaining Physical Access to a Device or Location; Getting Caught by Security Administrators; Compromising Applications; Denying Others Use of a Service; Causing Direct Financial Damage to an Organization; Setting the Scope; Performing the Penetration Test; Determining How Vulnerabilities Were Compromised; Locating Assets that Could be Accessed, Altered, or Destroyed…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…. -- ... and There is Inefficiency and Foolishness -- This Feeds a Firestorm of Hysteria that Damages the Good as Well as the Bad -- What is the Answer? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Bullying and harassmentCyberbullying; Hate crime; 'Honour'- basedcrime; Kidnapping and false imprisonment; Partner abuse; Physical, sexual or emotional abuse and neglect (child abuse); Robbery, theft and vandalism; Serious group violence; Sexually harmful behaviour by another child or adolescent; Chapter 2:Indirect Victimization or 'Hidden Harm'; Burglary; Vandalism and criminal damage; A death or near-death experience; Murder and manslaughter; Domestic abuse; Conclusion; Chapter 3:Understanding the Effects of Crime and Recognizing the Signs; The experience of crime for young people…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…26 Neurobehavioural Consequences of Neurosurgical Treatments and Focal Lesions of Frontal-Subcortical Circuits27 The Role of Prefrontal Cortex in Normal and Disordered Cognitive Control: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective; 28 Novel Approaches to the Assessment of Frontal Damage and Executive Deficits in Traumatic Brain Injury; 29 Normal Development of Prefrontal Cortex from Birth to Young Adulthood: Cognitive Functions, Anatomy, and Biochemistry; 30 Executive Functions after Frontal Lobe Injury: A Developmental Perspective; 31 Aging, Memory, and Frontal Lobe Functioning…”