Andrea David: 61 books

Metal ions play key roles in biology. Many are essential for catalysis, for electron transfer and for the fixation, sensing, and metabolism of gases. Others compete with those essential metal ions or have toxic or pharmacological effects. This book is structured around the periodic table and...

A celebration, in stunning original colour pictures, of the life and times of the remarkable Volkswagen Beetle. Also covered are the Beetle’s close relative, including VW Bus, VW Type 3, Karmann Ghia, Beetle Cabriolet, Trekker/Thing, Kubelwagen and Schwimmwagen.

The institution of tenure—once a cornerstone of American colleges and universities—is rapidly eroding. Today, the majority of faculty positions are part-time or limited-term appointments, a radical change that has resulted more from circumstance than from thoughtful planning. As colleges and universities...

Sie sind gefährlich, sie sind prickelnd, und manchmal können sie das Leben von jetzt auf gleich völlig verändern: Seitensprünge sind etwas Verbotenes, Verschwiegenes, Aufregendes! Erzählt wird von Ehen und Partnerschaften, die vor modernen Herausforderungen stehen und im besten Falle an ihnen...

Rosa Pionera, ingeniera es el tercer libro de una colección de álbumes ilustrados que se centran en la tendencia «S.T.E.M» para niños; temas relacionados con la ciencia, la tecnología, las ingenierías y las matemáticas. Una colección que celebra la creatividad, la perseverancia y la...

Wie weit gehst du für die Liebe? Der 16-jährige Stephen ist unsichtbar – und zwar schon von Geburt an. Ein Fluch lastet auf ihm. Ganz allein lebt er in einem Hochhauskomplex mitten in New York City. Eines Tages zieht dort Elizabeth mit ihrer Familie ein und es passiert etwas, womit Stephen...

La Rosa Pionera, enginyera és el tercer llibre d'una col·lecció d'àlbums il·lustrats que es centren en la tendència «S.T.E.M» per a nens i nenes; temes relacionats amb la ciència, la tecnologia, les enginyeries i les matemàtiques. Una col·lecció que celebra la creativitat, la perseverança...

Jaguar’_x0019_s small saloon car was introduced in 1955 to complement the company _x0019_s successful sports cars and luxury saloons; it was the marque's first monocoque-bodied production car. The MkII was launched four years later, at which time the first cars became known retrospectively as _x0018_MkI...

A celebration of Triumph sportscars, from the Gloria in the 1930s through the TR, Spitfire and GT6 ranges, right up to the Stag launched in 1970. Superb original colour photographs combined with an informative and entertaining text.

Introduced as a more stylish and versatile alternative to the popular and practical Lambretta LD series, the LI was produced by Innocenti in various guises from 1957 until the last Lambrettas of all rolled off the production line in 1971. The LI series scooters were the most popular Lambrettas of...

An all-colour celebration of everyone's favourite small cars! The 1950s and 60s were the age of the bubblecar and the microcar--tiny cars capable of carrying two people. Included are Heinkel & Trojan, Janus, Isetta, BSA Ladybird, Messerschmitt, Peel Trident, Shelter & Velorex.

There are few motor car manufacturers that can lay claim to a success story like that of the Volkswagen Beetle. There are even less that can boast two such stories. Yet the second Volkswagen model - known variously as the Type 2, the Transporter, the Bus and the Bulli - made quite a name for itself over...

For this edited volume, the editors solicited chapters that investigate the place of nonhuman animals in the purview of rhetorical theory; what it would mean to communicate beyond the human community; how rhetoric reveals our "brute roots." In other words, this book investigates themes that...

74 Texte zur Nacht, 74 profilierte Autorinnen und Autoren: Der Band bietet eine einzigartige Sammlung verschiedener Zugänge, Stile, Einfälle und Gedanken. Bibelstellen zur Nacht sind den Sonntagen und Festtagen des Kirchenjahrs zugeordnet, so dass keiner leer ausgeht. Der Band eignet sich für Abendandachten...