Renato: 245 books

This book offers a new perspective on the role played by colonial descriptions and translation of Caribbean plants in representations of Caribbean culture. Through thorough examination of Caribbean phytonyms in lexicography, colonization, history, songs and translation studies, the authors argue that...

Escrito em 1888, último ano antes de Friedrich Nietzsche perder a lucidez, este ensaio é uma das mais afiadas análises de que o cristianismo já foi objeto. Dando continuidade ao exame sobre a moral praticado na maioria de seus livros, em "O anticristo" o autor firma sua posição sobre...

"Além do bem e do mal" (1886) é uma das mais representativas – e portanto polêmicas – obras de Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). Primeiro livro após "Assim falou Zaratustra" (1883-85), é, também, o primeiro da fase "destrutiva" do autor, que havia chegado à...

Amperometric sensors, biosensors included, particularly rely on suitable electrode materials. Progress in material science has led to a wide variety of options that are available today. For the first time, these novel functional electrode coating materials are reviewed in this monograph, written by...

Este libro expone, en un contexto biográfico, el pensamiento político y jurídico de Jaime Guzmán. Los momentos más intensos de su vida intelectual se desarrollan en torno a cruciales circunstancias políticas: la reforma agraria de 1967, el gobierno de la Unidad Popular, el golpe militar de 1973...

Lo spazio regionale emiliano-romagnolo è spesso indicato come uno dei ‘laboratori' più significativi nei processi di modernizzazione e di civilizzazione. Come spazio di governo il territorio è andato formandosi nel corso dei secoli e precisandosi solo nell'Italia unita e repubblicana, quando...

This unique book presents a historical and philatelic survey of Earth exploration from space. It covers all areas of research in which artificial satellites have contributed in designing a new image of our planet and its environment: the atmosphere and ionosphere, the magnetic field, radiation belts...

Other countries have openly announced and welcomed the ET presence. When will America own up to the truth? Or will it be forced under exceptional circumstances to begin a communication with our cosmic counterparts? The author provides insights and historical references concerning the potential cultural...

A complete guide to understanding and applying clinical research results Ideal for both researchers and healthcare providers Understanding Clinical Research addresses both the operational challenges of clinical trials and the needs of clinicians to comprehend the nuances of research methods...

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is today an indispensable part of Physical Therapy. This compendium begins by explaining the anatomical and physiological foundations of MLD. Simple, clear diagrams show the lymph pathways, and readers will be brought up to date with more current perspectives on the lymph...

Stamps and other postal documents are an attractive vehicle for presenting astronomy and its development. Written with expertise and great enthusiasm, this unique book offers a historical and philatelic survey of astronomy and some related topics on space exploration. It contains more than 1300 color...

Este ebook aborda a iniciação cristã dos adultos como um itinerário de fé que conduz o adulto ao seguimento comprometido de Jesus Cristo. Faz-se num primeiro momento um breve resgate histórico de como se deu a iniciação cristã desde os primórdios da Igreja até o Concílio Ecumênico Vaticano...

All over the world a growing number of people are viewing trading the markets as a valuable source of additional income or even as a new career option. Sitting in front of a PC, they are able to connect to their broker’s trading platform and buy or sell on the world market assets of all kinds: gold,...

This book provides a distilled and accessible analysis of the European cross-border insolvency law. With reference to the amended Insolvency Regulation (EIR) and related sources it examines the issues involved in intra-member state cross-border insolvency. The book analyses in depth the main areas...