A Guide to the Tadpoles of Borneo


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The most comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to the tadpoles of Bornean frogs available. The book presents tadpole descriptions for 99 species from the southeast Asian island of Borneo, covering all species commonly found, as well as representatives of the more cryptic ones. Almost all presented species are depicted from life with color photographs, mostly for the first time. The aims of this book are to allow a broad audience an easy access to the tadpole fauna of Borneo, increase awareness of these life stages, document their diversity, and provide insights into their fascinating biology.










Who Handles It Better?


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In different societies, different models of crisis management are used to deal with the crisis, which is completely influenced by the political system that governs these societies. With the widespread prevalence of the Corona virus, different views have been propounded about the capabilities of different political systems, which are still the subject of debates. The fundamental question that has been raised and examined in this context is how the crisis management in authoritarian socialist countries can be evaluated in comparison with liberal countries? The present research is a descriptive-analytical and the mentioned question has been investigated using the library method. The results of the study indicate that it is not simply possible to distinguish between crisis management of democratic states and authoritarian regimes. Liberal democracies, however, mainly try to use a community-based approach to deal with crises. These systems try to manage crises while paying attention to economic well-being and respecting citizens' rights, but the widespread outbreak of Corona has shown that in many cases liberal democracies have not acted fairly and the working classes are still forced to work in order to turn the wheel of their countries' economy. Of course, the socialist approach of these governments in supporting different classes of people is worth considering. In general, liberal democracies have not been as successful as they should have been in dealing with the Corona virus crisis. On the other hand, although authoritarian socialist regimes such as China were able to control the crisis of the Corona outbreak, they still have been criticized for lack of respect for individual rights, absence of strong protectionist policies, and police actions. However, European liberal democracies, including Italy, France and Spain, have chosen the difficult solution of global quarantine like the world's largest authoritarian powers, such as China, that puts it to action.




Home from the White War


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A collection of postcards from Sgt. Webb to his wife, Elizabeth (darling Bet). Sent from Italy during the final year of the Great War, 1918. They are both historical record and a love story. This book contains the full text of all 318 postcards, with several postcards from the collection illustrated here.




Murder in Art Nouveau


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Why are the director of the Hagen Osthaus Museum and his deputy murdered? Why is a well-known art forger reactivated? On which wise disappeared valuable paintings from the museum during the Nazi era? And what has the Naples Camorra to do with all this? Questions upon questions that lead to a real confusion. In any case, the murders are causing excitement in Hagen. The police is initially faced with a mystery. Can this complicated case be solved?




The Dude Experience


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Not just another book about self development that tells you to think positive. The author is offering a controversial perspective on Yoga, Coaching and other services surrounding the wellness cult. Coming from his own experience he offers a new perspective on evolving as a human being, that does not leave out all the struggles along the way. Find out what Goddess Circles and Conspiracy theories have in common. If you ever felt stuck within your practice, this is the inspiration you are looking for.




The Great Age of Angela Merkel


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Germany in the years 2008 to 2016. It's the era of Angela Merkel. But it is also the time of crises; there are the economic crisis, the Greek crisis, the refugee crisis and the New Year's Eve in Cologne with sexual harassment of women by male refugees. And not to forget the British Referendum on Brexit.




Vales's Artbook


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Welcome dear reader in my fantastic world! This Artbook is the very first of a new book series I'm working on. Inside you will find my best digital illustrations to this date. Have fun and enjoy the ride!




The Abyssinian Cache


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It's 1941 and the last days of the war in Italian-occupied Ethiopia. A small Italian arms convoy is destroyed in an air attack and its sole survivor, Major Umberto Mancino, stumbles across a load of gold bullions hidden in one of the lorries. He seizes this once-in-a-lifetime windfall and hides the fortune in hopes of cashing in, once the war is over. Fates collide, and he gets orders for a covert operation: hiding two beautiful Bugatti automobiles brought to the Horn of Africa on Mussolini's instructions. Not allowed to fall into enemy British hands, the clock is ticking, and absolutely no witnesses to the hideout will be tolerated. The task is achieved with the help of Captain Silvio Falone but ends in bloody horror and the two officers in British prison camps. Some 30 years later, their hidden fortune beckons them back to Ethiopia. The ensuing recovery is daring and full of suspense. New and revised version.