This guide, illustrated by more than 1,500 underwater photographs, presents nearly 1,200 species of fish in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. The reference work dedicated to enthusiasts of the undersea world, more especially divers, will also be of interest to a wide audience that is curious about Nature and its riches.
Illustrated with over 1800 underwater photographs and presents nearly 1200 species of fish encountered while diving in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, from the surface down to depths of 60 metres. Designed to make it easier to recognize fish in their natural environment, the guidebook supplies information about the morphology, biology and ecology of the species and enables the reader to discover the extraordinary biodiversity characterizing icthyological fauna in this region" -- from back cover.
This guide, illustrated by more than 1,500 underwater photographs, presents nearly 1,200 species of fish in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. The reference work dedicated to enthusiasts of the undersea world, more especially divers, will also be of interest to a wide audience that is curious about Nature and its riches.
Depuis deja longtemps, la Provence et la cuisine provencale sont a la mode en France. Avant la Deuxieme Guerre mondiale, les films de Pagnol et les romans et scenarii de Giono rechauffaient le c ur des Parisiens de ces histoires bon enfant, chantees avec un accent inimitable sous un soleil toujours clement. Ah cet accent provencal ! L'unique accent francais qui fasse sourire immediatement avec indulgence ! Combien de chanteurs, issus de l'operette et des cafes-concerts, ont laisse des refrains qui restent bien vivants... Refrains celebrant la Bouillabaisse, le Pastis et les marches de Provence. Comment ne pas aussi penser aux poissonnieres de la trilogie de Marcel Pagnol, au pain partage de Regain, aux sardines deUn de la Canebiere! Nombre de ces chansons mythiques furent creees dans un celebre cafe-concert marseillais: L'Alcazar. Ainsi, depuis ces annees lointaines, la Provence a attire les gens par le cote ensoleille et accueillant de sa culture. Provence and therefore its cuisine has been fashionable for a very long time. Before World War II, the novels and screenplays of Provencal writers Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono warmed the hearts of Parisians with their easy going style, their settings under always sunny skies and the lilt of their inimitable Provencal accent. The Provencal accent is unique in France because it immediately evokes a friendly smile from the listener. Many singers with roots in Provence got their start performing in operettas and cafe-music halls, including the famous music hall, L'Alcazar, and have left songs that are still well known today, songs that celebrate bouillabaisse, Pastis, and Provencal markets. And how can one forget the women fisher mongers portrayed in Marcel Pagnol's film trilogy (Marius, Fanny, and Cesar), the shared bread in his film Regain, or the sardines from the operetta set in Marseille, Un de la Canebiere ! So, for many years, Provence has attracted people to its region because of the friendly and welcoming nature of its culture.
Unravelling Long COVID An authoritative medical reference on the various ways in which Long-COVID presents and an in-depth discussion of its mechanisms and potential therapeutic options. Unravelling Long COVID aims to provide a better awareness and understanding of the persistent health problems that can arise following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Variously described as Long-COVID, Long-Haulers’ Syndrome, and Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, this newly-designated disorder is estimated to have affected somewhere between 50 to 250 million people. It is in fact considered by many as the next global public health disaster. With such a broad and important topic, the authors of Unravelling Long COVID have focused primarily on two major problems in the current understanding of Long-COVID: 1.) the failure to distinguish patients with organ damage—here called Long-COVID Disease – and those with unexplained, persistent symptoms—what is termed Long-COVID syndrome, and 2.) the failure of current medical approaches to comprehend and treat those persistent unexplained symptoms. Unravelling Long COVID is: One of the first books focused specifically on defining and understanding Long-COVID with the goal of establishing optimal management A unique reference to distinguish patients with organ damage caused by Long-COVID disease from those with unexplained, persistent symptoms that manifest as Long-COVID syndrome An in-depth exploration of neuroimmune pathways to help clarify the previously unexplained symptoms of Long-COVID Unravelling Long COVID isan essential reference for anyone interested in Long-COVID and the impact that this condition has had on the population. It will be a useful resource for both patients suffering from the Long-Covid syndrome, their physicians and for the growing number of Long-COVID clinics that have been established across the US, the UK, and other countries. This book is paired with a long-COVID blog, updated regularly by the authors, so the reader will be kept up to date with new clinical and research findings, in real time. To visit this site, follow this link: unravellinglongcovid.com – providing the latest information on long-COVID
Is it possible to learn something without being aware of it? How does emotion influence the way we think? How can we improve our memory? Fundamentals of Cognition, Fourth Edition, provides a basic, reader-friendly introduction to the key cognitive processes we use to interact successfully with the world around us. Our abilities in attention, perception, learning, memory, language, problem solving, thinking, and reasoning are all vitally important in enabling us to cope with everyday life. Understanding these processes through the study of cognitive psychology is essential for understanding human behaviour. This edition has been thoroughly updated and revised with an emphasis on making it even more accessible to introductory-level students. This new edition includes: updated references for readers who are looking for more detailed information; checks to make sure that statements made in the previous version are still valid, given recent findings on replication issues; extended research activities and "In the Real World" case studies to make it easy for students to engage with the material; real-world topics such as discussions of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, the reading problems of individuals with dyslexia, why magic tricks work, and why we cannot remember the Apple logo accurately; an extensive set of "Key term" definitions; supporting Instructor and Student Resources containing multiple choice questions, flashcards, simulations of key experiments, and instructor resources. The book provides a perfect balance between traditional approaches to cognition and cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neuropsychology. Covering all the key topics within cognition, this comprehensive overview is essential reading for all students interested in psychology.
A popular claim in recent years is that a person only uses 10% of their brain, and while this is not remotely true, it is accurate that the human brain contains massive untapped capabilities. Brains remain the most magnificent biological machines, and the latest neurobiological research on nutrition, sleep, music and exercise aims to help people keep theirs in top shape. The human mind is more than just electrochemical signals--it's a fountain of consciousness, transcending physicality. This work, backed by decades of experience, includes the latest neuroscience research and vignettes based on the author's actual patients. Containing "mental hacks" to explain how to overcome mental limitations, it explores how simple changes like breaking bad habits, having a better work-life balance, and more could help the human mind go from being just "fine-tuned" to being enlightened and limitless. With these hacks, a designer brain is just around the corner.
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