The preeminent guide to the world's mammals is now enhanced with a dramatically expanded volume covering 19 orders, including such creatures as elephants, armadillos, and manatees.
Since its first publication in 1964, Walker's Mammals of the World has become a favorite guide to the natural world for general readers and professionals alike. This new Walker's volume is a completely revised and updated compendium of information on five of the earliest clades to diverge from ancient mammal stock. Uniquely comprehensive in inimitable Walker's style, it incorporates a full account of every genus that has lived in the past 5,000 years. Every named species of each genus is listed in systematic order and accompanied by detailed descriptions of past and present range.
This new edition includes - 500+ full-color images throughout - citations to more than 2,200 new references - extensive bioconservation data, with discussion of every species in an IUCN Red List threatened category
This volume's thorough updates reflect 20 years of advances in our knowledge of taxonomy, ecology, behavior, life history, and conservation. Substantive changes to 100% of previously existing generic accounts, plus the addition of 17 entirely new generic accounts, double the information in the last edition on the 19 orders covered. The black-and-white illustrations of earlier editions have been replaced by over 500 superb new color images.
Remaining true to Ernest P. Walker's vision, the text smoothly combines in-depth scholarship with a popular, readable style to preserve and enhance what the Washington Post called a landmark of zoological literature.
Автор: Nowak, Martin Название: Evolutionary dynamics ISBN: 0674023382 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780674023383 Издательство: Harvard University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 12196.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Evolution is the one theory that transcends all of biology. Nowak draws on the languages of biology and mathematics to outline the mathematical principles according to which life evolves. His book makes a case for understanding every living system-and everything that arises as a consequence of living systems-in terms of evolutionary dynamics.
Автор: Nowak Manfred Название: Human Rights or Global Capitalism: The Limits of Privatization ISBN: 0812248759 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780812248753 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 8772.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The fall of communism in the late 1980s and the end of the Cold War seemed to signal a new international social order built on pluralist democracy, the rule of law, and universal human rights. But the window of opportunity for creating this more just, more equal, and more secure world slammed shut just as quickly as it opened. Rather than celebrate the triumph of democracy over autocracy, or political freedom over totalitarian rule, the West exulted in the victory of capitalism over communism. Neoliberal policies of deregulation and privatization that minimized the role of the state were imposed on the transitional societies of Central and Eastern Europe, as well as economically weak and politically fragile nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Twenty-five years later, the world reaps the fruits of that market-driven state foundation: inequality; poverty; global economic, food, financial, social, and ecological crises; transnational organized crime and terrorism; proliferating weapons; fragile states. Human Rights or Global Capitalism is not simply concerned with the success or failure of neoliberal policies per se or judging whether they are good or bad. Rather, it examines the application of those policies from a human rights perspective and asks whether states, by outsourcing to the private sector many services with a direct impact on human rights—education, health, social security, water, personal liberty, personal security, equality—abdicate their responsibilities to uphold human rights and thereby violate international human rights law. Manfred Nowak explores these examples and outlines the ways in which neoliberal policies contravene the obligations of states to protect the human rights of their people.
Автор: Nowak, Christina Название: Das interventionsverbot im buergerkrieg ISBN: 3631747357 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783631747353 Издательство: Peter Lang Рейтинг: Цена: 16355.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Das vцlkergewohnheitsrechtliche Interventionsverbot ist seit jeher ein unverzichtbares Element des internationalen Friedenssicherungssystems. Trotz seiner unbestrittenen Wichtigkeit ist unklar, welche Handlungsweisen gegenwдrtig von dem Verbot umfasst sind. Aufbauend auf eine umfassende Auswertung der Staatenpraxis seit 2011 untersucht die Autorin, unter welchen Voraussetzungen Regierungen und Oppositionsbewegungen in Bьrgerkriegen vцlkerrechtsgemд unterstьtzt werden dьrfen. Angesichts der Schneise der Verwьstung, die sich seit Beginn des "Arabischen Frьhlings" durch die betroffenen Lдnder erstreckt, hinterfragt die Autorin die kontemporдre rechtliche Relevanz des Interventionsverbots.
Автор: Nowak Lisa Название: Getting Sideways ISBN: 1937167127 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781937167127 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3274.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Being shipped off to live with his uncle was the best thing that ever happened to Cody, but then a wreck at the speedway nearly ruined everything. Though he's working hard to get his life back on track, there's no escaping the nightmares that haunt him.
A chance to build his own car seems like the perfect distraction until he realizes he'll have to live up to his uncle's legendary reputation as a driver. But that's the least of Cody's worries, considering he doesn't have his father's permission. All he has to do is keep his uncle in the dark until he can convince his dad that racing's safe. Yeah, sure. That'll be easy.
This inspirational sequel to Running Wide Open is a story of integrity and true loyalty. Popular with both teens and adults, it's perfect for fans of Chris Crutcher, Laurie Halse Anderson, and John Green.
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