“…Both these theoretical models are considered to be incomplete in the sense that they do not provide any understanding of several empirical observations, such as the Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, gravity, and matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe. The main aim of this book is to discuss these serious problems that threaten to undermine the current standard model of cosmology…”

“…Starch is the main source of energy to humans, but starch today has other roles in food, packing and pharmaceutical industries like filler, emulsion stabilizer, coating, etc. …”

“…The author takes a partisan, cosmopolitan position towards his subject. His main aim is to show that cultural isolationism, hostility towards the neighbours etc.... …”

“…In addition to a trilogy on the adventures of Cancão de Fogo, it closes another string, entitled “Bodas de Mangue”, which had already been given to the public in the form of a theater play staged at Teatro Vila Velha, in Salvador, under the direction of Carlos Gregório, with narration by Antônio Vieira and main dramatic roles played by actors Bárbara Borgga and Hilton Sousa…”

“…More specifically, it presents some of the most advanced theoretical formulations of superfluidity and superconductivity with special regard to their topological properties and vortex dynamics together with a description of the main experiments carried out via experimental techniques at the forefront to study these two such important phenomena in condensed matter physics. …”

“…The main objective of this volume is to diffuse the latest information related to hearing loss, which is among the most prevalent chronic disabilities worldwide. …”

“…The field of color categorization has always been intrinsically multi- and inter-disciplinary, since its beginnings in the nineteenth century. The main contribution of this book is to foster a new level of integration among different approaches to the anthropological study of color. …”

“…This study sheds new light on the ideological world of urban Zionism, the capitalistic aspects of Zionist culture, and the urban nature of the Zionist project, which sought to create a nation of warriors and farmers, but in fact nationalized the urban space and constructed it as its main public sphere…”

“…Metropolitan growth has been dramatic in the past several decades, and today metropolitan regions are recognized as the main driving forces in national growth and development as well as in national and global innovation processes. …”

“…The book proposes a pedagogical introduction to this new calculus, based on quaternions, with applications mainly in special relativity, classical electromagnetism and general relativity. …”

“…Deprived of his first function of teaching support, the models of descriptive geometry continue to carry out the important mission of reminding us of an already distant past but we must not forget. This is also the main objective of this text, dedicated to the class of descriptive geometry of the Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Coimbra and his collection of Olivier models…”

“…In the following chapters, the main palatial complexes and other habitats are described, framed within the so-called Cretan Thalassocracy in the Aegean. …”

“…The volume covers three main topics: current trends in sample preparation, selective and sensitive chromatographic detection and determination of pesticides residues in food and environmental samples, and biological (immunoassays-and biosensors-based) methods application in pesticides analysis as an alternative to the chromatographic methods for ""in situ"" and ""on line"" pesticides quantification. …”

“…Plant pathology deals mainly with biotic phenomena that interfere with the normal metabolism of plants. …”

“…In Creating the Empress, Vera Proskurina examines the interaction between power and poetry in creating the imperial image of Catherine the Great, providing a detailed analysis of a wide range of Russian literary works from this period, particularly the main Classical myths associated with Catherine (Amazon, Astraea, Pallas Athena, Felicitas, Fortune, etc.), as well as how these Classical subjects affirmed imperial ideology and the monarch's power. …”

“…In this book it is shown that the novel also conceals another, secluded, love affair Sebastian had with a man, which reflects the main episode in the life of Nabokov's brother Sergey. …”

“…The present Special Issue aims to enlighten readers about the broad range of clinical research in the field of ophthalmic optics and visual function, mainly related to the anterior segment and myopia control. …”

“…The book presents the major ideas and insights from organization theory, which focuses on the main dimensions and processes of organizations, including organizational goals and effectiveness, strategy, decision-making, structure and design, organizational change, operating environments, and related topics. …”

“…Select role-plays to develop skills in each of the five main interview types: Selection; Discipline; Appraisal; Separation; Counseling. …”

“…The book consists of two parts: Part 1 covers the fundamentals, whereas Part 2 mainly focuses on different applied aspects of sustainability"--…”