“…This book provides comprehensive and concise knowledge about Diptera, an order of insects that has both useful and harmful aspects for humans, animals, plants, and the environment. Insects of this order act as agricultural pests as well as vectors of diseases and carriers of microorganisms. …”

“…Wind in the Willows is one of the most celebrated works of classic literature for children, and follows Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger from one adventure to the next - in gipsy caravans, stolen sports cars, to prison and back to the Wild Wood. A story of animal cunning and human camaraderie, this remains a timeless tale nearly 100 years after its publication…”

“…They can be used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and healthcare domains and can help to improve air quality, create bio-repellents and bio-pesticides, and help cure both human and animal diseases. This book discusses novel aspects of fundamental and applicative bryophyte biology…”

“…10 articles focus on worked hard materials of animal origin (shell, tusk, bone, antler) ranging chronologically from the Upper Palaeolithic to the Middle Ages. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…A map of the terrain of ethics -- The Hippocratic oath and its challengers : a brief history -- Defining death, abortion, and animal welfare : the basis of moral standing -- Problems in benefitting and avoiding harm to the patient -- The ethics of respect for persons : lying, cheating, and breaking promises and why -- The principle of avoiding killing -- Death and dying : the incompetent patient -- Social ethics of medicine : allocation of resources, transplantation, and human subjects research -- Human control of life : genetics, birth technologies and modifying human nature -- Resolving conflicts among principles -- The virtues in bioethics…”

“…Originally the white-tailed eagle was prevalent in almost all of Europe and became the heraldic animal in various countries. The destrustion of it's natural habitat and the increased use of presticides however brought it to the brink…”
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“…This important wetland, shaped both by nature and centuries of influence by man, is a magnet for huge flocks of birds and home to an amazing diversity of plant and animal life…”

“…Un ángel, ligeramente estrábico, es enviado a la tierra para redactar un informe sobre los seres humanos. Animal bípedo, autoconsciente, versátil, neurótico. …”

“…This book, 'Conversando Con Animales,' explores the spiritual communication between humans and animals. …”

“…Data that describe AMR prevalence and trends are required to enable the judicious and prudent use of antimicrobials in animals, which has implications both from veterinary and animal welfare aspects as well as from a zoonotic and public health perspective. …”

“…A diferencia de una antropología que disocia al hombre del animal, se quiere realizar aquí la articulación entre lo biológico y lo antropológico. …”

“…Abandonados los excelentes caminos romanos, la senda fue durante siglos el lazo habitual que permitió la comunicación entre pueblos y ciudades y la mula el animal de carga típico en España. Los puentes eran un lujo que se reseñaba en las guías camineras. …”

“…Depuis une trentaine d’années, psychologues comparatistes et éthologistes de la cognition ont transformé nos conceptions sur la communication et la cognition de l’animal. Cet ouvrage expose de façon synthétique ces recherches contemporaines. …”

Materias: “…Animales Derechos…”

“…En segundo lugar, se realiza un estudio sobre el ser humano fundado en las conclusiones de la antropo-biología alemana de Plessner y Gehlen, pero entendiéndolo, más que como un animal deficitario, como una animal utópico. De fondo en ese tema se presenta una crítica a la escisión moderna de la razón y una apelación para su superación a través de la construcción de proyectos de la libertad que cuajen en mundos alternativos…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…RECOMMENDATIONS -- Roles for Universities and Government Agencies -- Cooperative Extension Service -- Patenting and Licensing -- Regulation of Environmental Testing -- SUMMARY -- References -- Appendix Gene Transfer Methods Applicable to Agricultural Organisms -- INTRODUCTION -- General Considerations -- DIRECT DNA UPTAKE -- Chemical Treatments -- Electroporation -- DNA MICROINJECTION -- Animals -- Plants -- CELL FUSION -- Animal Cells -- Plant Cells -- VECTOR-MEDIATED GENE TRANSFER -- Animal Viruses -- SV40 and Adenovirus -- Bovine Papilloma Virus -- Vaccinia Virus -- Retroviruses -- Baculoviruses -- Plant Viruses -- Cauliflower Mosaic Virus -- Geminiviruses -- RNA Viruses -- Transposable Elements -- The Ti Plasmid -- Fungal and Bacterial Plasmids -- PROSPECTS -- REFERENCES -- Index…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…""PRINCIPLES TO MINIMIZE RISK""""PRACTICAL APPLICATION""; ""REDUCING UNCERTAINTY""; ""5 Recommendations ""; ""GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS""; ""RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS""; ""References""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A Application of the Recommended Evaluative Process to Specific Chemicals ""; ""JP-8 JET FUEL""; ""Exposure Data""; ""General Toxicological and Biological Parameters""; ""Lethality""; ""Acute Studies""; ""Human Studies""; ""Experimental Animal Studies""; ""Repeated-Dose Studies""; ""Human Studies""; ""Experimental Animal Studies""; ""Cancer""; ""Genetic Toxicity""…”