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The study of the ocean is almost as old as the history of mankind itself. When the first seafarers set out in their primitive ships they had to understand, as best they could, tides and currents, eddies and vortices, for lack of understanding often led to loss of live. These primitive oceanographers were, of course, primarily statisticians. They collected what empirical data they could, and passed it down, ini­ tially by word of mouth, to thei...

This volume explores the issues associated with the complex subject of water quality protection in an assessment of the successes and failures of the Clean Water Act over the past twenty years. In addition to examining traditional indicators of water quality, the authors consider how health concerns of the public have been addressed, and present a detailed examination of the ecological health of our waters. Taken together, these measures prese...

Donny und Aya sind begnadete Tänzer, doch trennen sie Welten. Nicht nur, dass sie verschiedene Tanzstile vertreten, sie gehören auch noch zu rivalisierenden Familien, die zwei der heißesten New Yorker Dance Clubs betreiben: Donnys bester Freund Nick, mit dem er gemeinsam aufgewachsen ist, und Ayas Bruder Kaz waren einst Partner, bekämpfen sich jedoch heute bis aufs Blut. Und während sich Donny und Aya ineinander verlieben, finden sie sich mitt...

Restoring Colorado River Ecosystems" explores the many questions and challenges surrounding the issue of large-scale restoration of the Colorado River basin, and of large-scale restoration in general.

Restoring Colorado River Ecosystems" explores the many questions and challenges surrounding the issue of large-scale restoration of the Colorado River basin, and of large-scale restoration in general.

Donny und Aya sind begnadete Tänzer, doch trennen sie Welten. Nicht nur, dass sie verschiedene Tanzstile vertreten, sie gehören auch noch zu rivalisierenden Familien, die zwei der heißesten New Yorker Dance Clubs betreiben: Donnys bester Freund Nick, mit dem er gemeinsam aufgewachsen ist, und Ayas Bruder Kaz waren einst Partner, bekämpfen sich jedoch heute bis aufs Blut. Und während sich Donny und Aya ineinander verlieben, finden sie sich mitt...

Regisseur Duane Adler ist ein ausgesprochener "Tanzfilm-Profi": Mit STEP UP und SAVE THE LAST DANCE erschuf er als Drehbuchautor gleich zwei der erfolgreichsten Tanzfilme des letzten Jahrzehnts! Und auch BORN TO DANCE bringt mit spektakuläre Moves, cooles Grooves und einer heißen Lovestory alles mit, was das Herz der Tanzfilm-Fans höherschlagen lässt! Nach STREETDANCE 3D und STREETDANCE 2 folgt mit DANCING IN THE STREETS ein brandneues Highlig...

The study of the ocean is almost as old as the history of mankind itself. When the first seafarers set out in their primitive ships they had to understand, as best they could, tides and currents, eddies and vortices, for lack of understanding often led to loss of live. These primitive oceanographers were, of course, primarily statisticians. They collected what empirical data they could, and passed it down, ini­ tially by word of mouth, to thei...

A brilliant lawyer, a leader of the Civil Rights movement, and the first African-American justice of the US Supreme Court.A strong-willed boy, Marshall grew up in Baltimore, MD with the guidance of his parents who believed in the power of equality, education, and the importance of hard work. His determination carried him through law school at Howard University where he graduated at the top of his class. Marshall worked for the NAACP (National ...

-> Save the last Dance (USA 2001, 108 Min., FSK 12): Sara (Julia Stiles) lebt in einer Kleinstadt und hat einen großen Traum: Sie will eine weltberühmte Ballerina werden. Als ihre Mutter plötzlich stirbt, muss Sara ihre Pläne aufgeben und zu ihrem Vater (Terry Kinney) an die raue South Side von Chicago ziehen. Ein weißes Mädchen in einer zumeist schwarzen Nachbarschaft. Sara fühlt sich fehl am Platz - bis sie sich mit ihrer schwarzen Klassen...

Osteoporosis is a widespread disorder with significant worldwide health and economic impact. In the second edition of the highly successful Osteoporosis: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management, new editor Robert A. Adler, MD, uses the same approach as the first edition, pairing a chapter on the basic science of a disorder followed by a chapter on its clinical aspects. Updated and expanded, this second edition includes many new chapters reflec...

An exploration of medical discoveries-from the ancient Greeks to the present "Always help, or at least do no harm." Following this simple yet revolutionary idea, Hippocrates laid the foundation for modern medicine over two millennia ago. From the Hippocratic Oath to the human genome, from Pasteur's germ theory to the worldwide eradication of smallpox, Medical Firsts brings to life 2, 500 years of medical advances and discoveries. Organized chr...

Der kleine Spatz ist neugierig und fröhlich, aber fliegen mag er nicht. Da helfen kein Flug-o-mat und keine Blattlaus-Suppe. Erst wenn seine Zeit gekommen ist, kann der Piepmatz richtig abheben.Ein Mutmach-Bilderbuch für Kinder ab vier, Eltern und Erzieherinnen.Die beiden erfahrenen Diplom-Psychologinnen Christina Adler-Schäfer und Dagmar Kopnarski zeigen den Weg zu mehr Gelassenheit für Eltern, größerem Selbstvertrauen für Kinder und weniger ...

An authoritative guide to the epidemiology, incidence, testing and diagnosis and management of HIV and AIDS. From an international expert editor and contributor team, this new sixth edition includes expanded coverage of HIV testing, assessment and routine follow up and new chapters outlining problematic conditions associated with HIV and AIDS. Prevention strategies, early diagnosis and antiretroviral drugs and pharmacotherapy are covered in d...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

How conflict sparked by the debate over the future of slavery remade the urban West.

The first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court.

Before Usain Bolt or Tyson Gay, Bob Beamon or Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens was perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history. Jesse Owens was born on a farm to a large family with many siblings. His grandparents had been slaves, and his sharecropper parents were poor. But against all odds, Jesse went on to become one of the greatest athletes in history. He learned to run with such grace that people said he was a "floating ...

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Called "The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement, " Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger.When she was arrested in December 1955, her act of civil disobedience sparked the year-long Mongomery bus boycott led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Across the city, African Americans refused to ride the public buses. This is considered the first large-scale US. demonstration against segregation. From Rosa Parks' early life throug...