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The Quiet Limit of the World

By: Carlos Ramet

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San Francisco in 1978 is a place of urban chaos. But for Diego Contreras it represents a dream of artistic success. As a recent college graduate from an immigrant family, he moves from Los Angeles to find something worth believing in and meets Saloma Sevilla, a wealthy Filipino-Chinese graduate student.Diego and Saloma develop an intense relationship through a series of adventures and misadventures. They must overcome the barriers of social class, family life, and past sexual abuse, as well as deal with a cast of quirky 1970s characters— drug-addled creative writing students, pompous professors, hangars-on in a boarding house, and tiresome family members.The City of San Francisco also shapes them. The mayor and city supervisor have been assassinated, an active shooter takes hostages in a downtown office building, the “ White Night” riots have engulfed the Castro District and City Hall, and the Weather Underground has bombed a police station. Diego and Saloma must negotiate all this and come to terms with their own quiet limit of the world.

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Running Wild, LLC

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196001840X

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Ken Follett and the Triumph of Suspense

A Popular Writer Transcends Genres

By: Carlos Ramet

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Ken Follett and the Triumph of Suspense

A Popular Writer Transcends Genres

By: Carlos Ramet

Ken Follett wrote his first international bestseller, Eye of the Needle, when he was 25 years old. He has since been one of the most consistent international best-selling authors, with approximately 130 million copies of his books sold worldwide. His manifold influences on the thriller genre includes the pioneering use of strong female characters in espionage stories and the development of the historical thriller as a new form of novel, exemplified by Winter of the World (2012). This book is an investigation of Follett's development as an author, and of the craft of writing and the negotiation of serious versus popular literary value, from his earliest short stories and screenplays through his mature thrillers and entertainment fiction. Unpublished materials are also considered, including his notes, business and personal correspondence, unpublished drafts, journal entries and outlines. Follett's dramatic shift to writing historical fiction may be his most enduring legacy.

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McFarland

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147661816X

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The Quiet Limit of the World

By: Carlos Ramet

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By: Carlos Ramet

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Ken Follett

The Transformation of a Writer

By: Carlos Ramet

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Ken Follett

The Transformation of a Writer

By: Carlos Ramet

This study, which should appeal to both the scholar and the general reader, concludes with an assessment of Ken Follett's work so far and demonstrates that while he is part of a continuum, he has uniquely transformed his chosen genre - the thriller - and has made a significant contribution to popular cultural forms."--BOOK JACKET.

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0879727985

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Multiplicity in Unity

Plant Subindividual Variation and Interactions with Animals

By: Carlos M. Herrera

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Multiplicity in Unity

Plant Subindividual Variation and Interactions with Animals

By: Carlos M. Herrera

Plants produce a considerable number of structures of one kind, like leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds, and this reiteration is a quintessential feature of the body plan of higher plants. But since not all structures of the same kind produced by a plant are identical—for instance, different branches on a plant may be male or female, leaf sizes in the sun differ from those in the shade, and fruit sizes can vary depending on patterns of physiological allocation among branches—a single plant genotype generally produces a multiplicity of phenotypic versions of the same organ. Multiplicity in Unity uses this subindividual variation to deepen our understanding of the ecological and evolutionary factors involved in plant-animal interactions. On one hand, phenotypic variation at the subindividual scale has diverse ecological implications for animals that eat plants. On the other hand, by choosing which plants to consume, these animals may constrain or modify plant ontogenetic patterns, developmental stability, and the extent to which feasible phenotypic variants are expressed by individuals. An innovative study of the ecology, morphology, and evolution of modular organisms, Multiplicity in Unity addresses a topic central to our understanding of the diversity of life and the ways in which organisms have coevolved to cope with variable environments.

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449

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University of Chicago Press

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0226327957

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9780226327952

Seagrass Ecology

By: Marten A. Hemminga,Carlos M. Duarte

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Seagrass Ecology

By: Marten A. Hemminga,Carlos M. Duarte

Seagrasses occur in coastal zones throughout the world, in the part of the marine habitat that is most heavily influenced by humans. Decisions about coastal management therefore often involve seagrasses, but a full appreciation of the role of seagrasses in coastal ecosystems has yet to be reached. This book provides an entry point for those wishing to learn about the ecology of this fascinating group of plants, and gives a broad overview of current knowledge, complemented by extensive literature references to guide the reader to more detailed studies.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521661846

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In the Picture

The Facts behind the Fiction in Evelyn Waugh’s Sword of Honour

By: Donat Gallagher,Carlos Villar Flor

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In the Picture

The Facts behind the Fiction in Evelyn Waugh’s Sword of Honour

By: Donat Gallagher,Carlos Villar Flor

Evelyn Waugh at war is an irresistibly fascinating subject, as are his war novels and diaries. Drawn to units offering the greatest danger, but often frustrated in his search for action, Waugh served in multiple regiments, saw battle on Crete and worked behind the lines in occupied Croatia. In the Picture traces Waugh’s experiences, both vivid and mundane, with a completeness never before attempted and shows how they come alive in Sword of Honour. It also illuminates the brief hints within the narrative of key events of the war, while highlighting its strategic direction. Waugh’s individualistic relationships with superiors, subordinates and public opinion led to blame and controversy. Working mainly from archival sources, In the Picture examines Waugh’s fitness to be an officer, his conduct on Crete, his being sacked from the Special Service Brigade, and his service in Croatia. New, very surprising discoveries dispel entrenched myths.

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Rodopi

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9401211825

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9789401211826

Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases

Vascular Biology and Clinical Syndromes

By: Protasio L. Da Luz,Peter Libby,Francisco Rafael Martins Laurindo,Antonio Carlos Palandri Chagas

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Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases

Vascular Biology and Clinical Syndromes

By: Protasio L. Da Luz,Peter Libby,Francisco Rafael Martins Laurindo,Antonio Carlos Palandri Chagas

Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases: Vascular Biology and Clinical Syndromes provides an in-depth examination of the role of endothelium and endothelial dysfunction in normal vascular function, and in a broad spectrum of clinical syndromes, from atherosclerosis, to cognitive disturbances and eclampsia. The endothelium is a major participant in the pathophysiology of diseases, such as atherosclerosis, diabetes and hypertension, and these entities are responsible for the largest part of cardiovascular mortality and morbidly. Over the last decade major new discoveries and concepts involving the endothelium have come to light. This important reference collects this data in an easy to reference resource. Written by known experts, and covering all aspects of endothelial function in health and disease, this reference represents an assembly of recent knowledge that is essential to both basic investigators and clinicians. - Provides a complete overview of endothelial function in health and diseases, along with an assessment of new information - Includes coverage of groundbreaking areas, including the artificial LDL particle, the development of a new anti-erectile dysfunction agent, a vaccine for atherosclerosis, coronary calcification associated with red wine, and the interplay of endoplasmic reticulum/oxidative stress - Explores the genetic features of endothelium and the interaction between basic knowledge and clinical syndromes

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Academic Press

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0128125519

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The Origins of Economic Inequality Between Nations

A Critique of Western Theories on Development and Underdevelopment

By: Carlos Ramirez-Faria

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The Origins of Economic Inequality Between Nations

A Critique of Western Theories on Development and Underdevelopment

By: Carlos Ramirez-Faria

First published in 1991 this text provides an incisive analysis of theories concerning the origins of economic inequality between nations. Central to the author’s investigation is the concept of underdevelopment, and a focus on successive Western ‘systems of conceptualisation’ of the relationship between the west and the rest of the world. The first part of the book concerns the Marx/Engels theory of the Asiatic mode of production, and the anti-Imperialist reaction against Eurocentrisim initiated by the theoretical synthesis of J. A. Hobson. This is followed by an examination of the post-World War II era, particularly the evolution of development studies and the differing versions of dependency theory. The author concludes with an analysis of the most recent reactions against economic imperialism and dependency theory, and concludes with an assessment of their implications for the further economic development of today’s Third World.

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Routledge

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1136855734

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Modeling of Resistivity and Acoustic Borehole Logging Measurements Using Finite Element Methods

By: David Pardo,Paweł J. Matuszyk,Vladimir Puzyrev,Carlos Torres-Verdin,Myung Jin Nam,Victor M. Calo

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Modeling of Resistivity and Acoustic Borehole Logging Measurements Using Finite Element Methods

By: David Pardo,Paweł J. Matuszyk,Vladimir Puzyrev,Carlos Torres-Verdin,Myung Jin Nam,Victor M. Calo

Modeling of Resistivity and Acoustic Borehole Logging Measurements Using Finite Element Methods provides a comprehensive review of different resistivity and sonic logging instruments used within the oil industry, along with precise and solid mathematical descriptions of the physical equations and corresponding FE formulations that govern these measurements. Additionally, the book emphasizes the main modeling considerations that one needs to incorporate into the simulations in order to obtain reliable and accurate results. Essentially, the formulations and methods described here can also be applied to simulate on-surface geophysical measurements such as seismic or marine controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) measurements. Simulation results obtained using FE methods are superior. FE methods employ a mathematical terminology based on FE spaces that facilitate the design of sophisticated formulations and implementations according to the specifics of each problem. This mathematical FE framework provides a highly accurate, robust, and flexible unified environment for the solution of multi-physics problems. Thus, readers will benefit from this resource by learning how to make a variety of logging simulations using a unified FE framework. - Provides a complete and unified finite element approach to perform borehole sonic and electromagnetic simulations - Includes the latest research in mathematical and implementation content on Finite Element simulations of borehole logging measurements - Features a variety of unique simulations and numerical examples that allow the reader to easily learn the main features and limitations that appear when simulating borehole resistivity measurements

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Elsevier

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0128214651

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Ken Follett and the Triumph of Suspense

A Popular Writer Transcends Genres

By: Carlos Ramet

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A Popular Writer Transcends Genres

By: Carlos Ramet

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0786495987

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Ken Follett

The Transformation of a Writer

By: Carlos Ramet

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The Transformation of a Writer

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The Quiet Limit of the World

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Multiplicity in Unity

Multiplicity in Unity

Seagrass Ecology

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In the Picture

In the Picture

Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases

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The Origins of Economic Inequality Between Nations

The Origins of Economic Inequality Between Nations

Modeling of Resistivity and Acoustic Borehole Logging Measurements Using Finite Element Methods

Modeling of Resistivity and Acoustic Borehole Logging Measurements Using Finite Element Methods

Ken Follett and the Triumph of Suspense

Ken Follett and the Triumph of Suspense

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