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Backstrom: He Who Kills the Dragon

By: Leif GW Persson

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Backstrom: He Who Kills the Dragon

By: Leif GW Persson

From a master of Scandinavian crime fiction--the first in a brilliant series of novels centered around the investigations of one irascible, obdurate, and very thirsty Swedish police officer: Detective Superintendent Evert Bäckström of the National Murder Squad. Detective Bäckström is Persson's persistently repulsive yet undeniably brilliant comic creation--an unforgettable cop winding his way through the black comedy of a crime scene, and managing to upset nearly everyone in the process.When a newspaper delivery boy finds a 68 year-old alcoholic lying dead in his apartment--beaten with a saucepan lid and hammer, and then strangled--everyone expects an open-and-shut murder case, everyone that is but Hawaiian-shirt clad Detective Bäckström who's been assigned to lead the investigation team. Under strict orders from his doctor to improve his health as quickly as possible, Bäckström has begun stumbling to work on foot, and even eating vegetables. The police force isn't what it used to be though, and now that it's crowded with women and foreigners resisting a drink is harder than ever before. But when the newspaper boy goes missing Bäckström's suspicions are proven correct, giving his irrepressible mix of luck and laziness a chance to save the day, while managing to upset nearly everyone in the process.

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Vintage Crime/Black Lizard

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0307907686

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An Economic History of Europe

By: Karl Gunnar Persson,Paul Sharp

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An Economic History of Europe

By: Karl Gunnar Persson,Paul Sharp

The second edition of a leading textbook on European economic history, updated throughout and with new coverage of post-financial crisis Europe.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107095565

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9781107095564

Smallpox, Syphilis and Salvation

Medical Breakthroughs That Changed the World

By: Sheryl Persson

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Smallpox, Syphilis and Salvation

Medical Breakthroughs That Changed the World

By: Sheryl Persson

Since ancient times the search for cures for the great scourges that have afflicted humankind has been an ongoing quest, but it is only within the last 200 years that major breakthroughs have occurred and the development of modern medicine has accelerated. The stories behind these miraculous cures are those of intense rivalries and jealousies, bitter public humiliation, unswerving dedication, subterfuge, and great personal struggles. Often these medical advances have truly changed the world. When Edward Jenner developed the concept of vaccination, and with it the cure for smallpox, he found a way to defeat a disease that had affected half a billion people - more than all those affected by wars and other epidemics combined. And while the Black Death still lingers in pockets around the world, it no longer threatens to destroy entire civilisations as it once did. Smallpox, Syphilis and Salvation uncovers the compelling stories of the men and women, innovations and accidents that have led to diseases from polio to syphilis, diphtheria to diabetes, tetanus to leukaemia no longer being the death sentences they once were. It also sounds a note of warning - for some of these diseases are fighting back. It is estimated that tuberculosis now claims one life every fifteen seconds, while new 'superbugs' are resistant to penicillin and other antibiotics. Diseases may once again threaten to crush the world's population, either in the form of biological warfare or simply because they want to survive as much as we do...

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ReadHowYouWant.com

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1458767124

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9781458767127

Escape from the Third Reich

Folke Bernadotte and the White Buses

By: Sune Persson

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Escape from the Third Reich

Folke Bernadotte and the White Buses

By: Sune Persson

The true story of a risky Swedish mission to liberate thousands of prisoners from the Nazis. The Swedish Red Cross expedition to the German concentration camps in March–April 1945 was the largest rescue effort inside Germany during WWII. Sponsored by the Swedish government and led by Count Bernadotte of Wisborg, the mission became known for its distinctive buses. Each bus was purposely painted entirely white, except for the Red Cross emblem on the side, so that they would not be mistaken for military targets. Due to the chaotic conditions during the last weeks of the war, it is impossible to say exactly how many prisoners were liberated by the expedition, but according to conservative figures, by May 4, 1945, at least 17,000 had been transported to Sweden by the so-called White Buses. Of these, some 8,000 were Danes and Norwegians, around 6,000 were Poles, and more than 2,000 were French citizens. This is the first book to tell the full story of this remarkable and hazardous operation. It also details Bernadotte’s harrowing expedition to Ravensbrück concentration camp and his extraordinary negotiations with Heinrich Himmler, the Reichsführer-SS who was in charge of the German concentration camps, and tells how, during the course of these discussions, Himmler also made an offer of German surrender—an offer that was rejected by the Allies. Includes never before published photographs

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Grub Street Publishers

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178346951X

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9781783469512

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia

Pioneering Commitment, Courage and Success

By: Sheryl Persson

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The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia

Pioneering Commitment, Courage and Success

By: Sheryl Persson

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, founded in 1928, was the first comprehensive aerial medical organisation in the world and today, 80 years later, continues to provide emergency and primary healthcare, as well as assistance with communication and education, to people who live, work and travel in regional and remote Australia. THE ROY...

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1458785157

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9781458785152

Comic character in Restoration drama

By: Agnes V. Persson

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Comic character in Restoration drama

By: Agnes V. Persson

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3111655245

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9783111655246

Grandpa's Newsletter

By: Popa (Dr. Alfred Persson MD)

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Grandpa's Newsletter

By: Popa (Dr. Alfred Persson MD)

Grandpa’s Newsletter By: Popa Twenty-five years ago, when Popa was blessed with two grandchildren within a month, he started writing Grandpa Newsletter as a way to communicate information to the family concerning the activities of the grandchildren. Over time it morphed into a letter that is sent via email once a month. The topics vary from those that will educate to those that will stimulate a discussion.

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Dorrance Publishing

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1646102142

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9781646102143

Survival and Revival in Sweden's Court and Monarchy, 1718–1930

By: Fabian Persson

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Survival and Revival in Sweden's Court and Monarchy, 1718–1930

By: Fabian Persson

This book will be the first to deeply analyze the Swedish court and monarchy through a longue duree perspective to show the crucial role of the court in maintaining a relationship between the monarchy and nobility throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Sweden offered a different type of monarchy in comparison to the more often studied French and British monarchies. Sweden's court system successfully managed several coups and upheavals and maintained strong royal power throughout many transitions. Studying the Swedish model offers insights into how courts functioned in European principalities in general by providing a resilient and flexible framework for royal authority in tandem with the nobility. Based on extensive research conducted in the Swedish National Archives, the Palace Archives, and the Royal Library, the book presents some never-before published case studies and materials that drive the impact of court studies on many different areas of research, including gender studies, political science, and art history.

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Springer Nature

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303052647X

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9783030526474

Reflections on Europe

Defining a Political Order in Time and Space

By: Hans-Åke Persson

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Reflections on Europe

Defining a Political Order in Time and Space

By: Hans-Åke Persson

When Dutch and subsequently French voters rejected the Draft Treaty for a Constitution for Europe in Spring 2005, many voices called for a pause for reflection. This book is, in part, a result of that moment of reflection. We wanted to contribute to the debate about Europe but crucially, we sought to do so by taking a step back from the problem formation and agenda-setting of Brussels. For the authors of this volume, one key to establishing critical distance has been the reappraisal of the historical perspective. Another has been the problematisation of 'Europe as a space' as opposed to looking for a definition of borders. The authors also seek critical distance through a focus on the tension between Europe as a culture, as a polity and as an economy. These tensions have often been neglected or even ignored and the relationships have been seen as more or less synonymous and harmonious. The aim of this volume, then, is two-fold. It wants, developing a critical distance to the present Europe, to contribute to the vivid academic research and debate on Europe, which too often either develops distance without commenting on the present state of affairs or comments on the present without critical distance.

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Peter Lang

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905201065X

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9789052010656

Overcoming Disaster

What Colleges Learned from Catastrophe to Recovery

By: Katherine B. Persson

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Overcoming Disaster

What Colleges Learned from Catastrophe to Recovery

By: Katherine B. Persson

Overcoming Disaster: What Colleges Learned from Catastrophe to Recovery provides a resource to help leaders at many levels in an organization understand what can help and hinder their disaster recovery, whether natural or man-made caused. The author and contributors share their lessons learned on recovering from hurricanes and a mass shooting on campus where nine were killed. The seven parts of the book include the aftermath to recovery with chapters on trauma and grief, being overwhelmed, healing, and recovery strategies for individuals, organizations and communities. The finale of the book is a master crisis response cheat sheet.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1475864434

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Contested Technologies

Xenotransplantation and Human Embryonic Stem Cells

By: Anders Persson,Stellan Welin

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Contested Technologies

Xenotransplantation and Human Embryonic Stem Cells

By: Anders Persson,Stellan Welin

Addressing the important perspectives on xenotransplantation and human embryonic stem cell research, this book explores both the enthusiastic proponents and vehement resistance to these new biomedical technologies. Investigating the political, social, and ethical forces behind this kind of research and development, as well as the commercial actors and strong financial incentives that are necessary, these stories of hope, fear, and hype are matched by stories of success, failure, and fraud, showing how these technologies have become truly polarizing.

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9185509051

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9789185509058

Civil Protection Cooperation in the European Union

How Trust and Administrative Culture Matter for Crisis Management

By: Sten Widmalm,Charles F. Parker,Thomas Persson

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Civil Protection Cooperation in the European Union

How Trust and Administrative Culture Matter for Crisis Management

By: Sten Widmalm,Charles F. Parker,Thomas Persson

“This fine team of academics moves beyond mere descriptions of capacities, structures and processes to explain the effectiveness of Civil Protection in the EU. With their exploration of trust as a key factor, they deliver the best book so far on this critical topic.”—Arjen Boin, Leiden University, the Netherlands “Grounded in unique and voluminous fieldwork within the EU’s nascent community of civil protection practitioners and mechanisms, this timely study shows us that interpersonal and professional trust rooted in collegiate relationships is pivotal for bridging the different policy styles embedded in member states’ administrative cultures and building much-needed cohesive, effective and resilient European crisis management capacity. A gem for crisis management and EU scholars alike.”—Paul ‘t Hart, Utrecht University and Netherlands School of Public Administration, the Netherlands The EU and its member states have committed themselves to the protection of their citizens, and a Europe that protects must be able to respond effectively when disaster strikes. Utilizing unique survey data and interviews in nineteen EU member states, this book treats civil protection and crisis management as crucial cases for investigating which factors—such as trust, public-administration culture, and public-administration structure—facilitate or hinder effective EU cooperation. In addition to investigating the main divides and unifying patterns of cooperation that exist among the EU member states, the authors combine knowledge from crisis management studies together with insights from public and social capital studies to examine to what extent so-called ‘software factors’, such as culture, trust, and norms, matter for achieving effective civil protection cooperation and crisis management.

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Springer

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3030028585

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9783030028589

Commercial and Economic Law in Sweden

By: Annina H. Persson

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Commercial and Economic Law in Sweden

By: Annina H. Persson

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of the structure, competence, and management of Sweden provides substantial and readily accessible information for lawyers, academics, and policymakers likely to have dealings with its activities and data. No other book gives such a clear, uncomplicated description of the organization’s role, its rules and how they are applied, its place in the framework of international law, or its relations with other organizations. The monograph proceeds logically from the organization’s genesis and historical development to the structure of its membership, its various organs and their mandates, its role in intergovernmental cooperation, and its interaction with decisions taken at the national level. Its competence, its financial management, and the nature and applicability of its data and publications are fully described. Systematic in presentation, this valuable time-saving resource offers the quickest, easiest way to acquire a sound understanding of the workings of Sweden for all interested parties. Students and teachers of international law will find it especially valuable as an essential component of the rapidly growing and changing global legal milieu.

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Kluwer Law International B.V.

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9403504161

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9789403504162

In the shadow of society

True story

By: Jesper Persson

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In the shadow of society

True story

By: Jesper Persson

There is an European arrest warrant on him and he is internationally wanted. He can now be arrested in throughout Europe. It ́s just the beginning of this hell ́s life story... Interpol is the world ́s largest international police organization that also chases him. You don ́t want to miss this book.

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BoD - Books on Demand

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9174637452

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9789174637458

Psychology and Psychiatry Serials

A Bibliographic Aid for Collection Development

By: Dorothy Marie Persson

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Psychology and Psychiatry Serials

A Bibliographic Aid for Collection Development

By: Dorothy Marie Persson

This valuable new bibliography fills a void in the reference literature of psychology and psychiatry by providing a guide to the major English-language periodicals in these fields. Designed to be a flexible collection development tool, this practical volume will facilitate librarians’decision making as they select and deselect serials according to the particular needs and interests of their patrons. Psychology and Psychiatry Serials consists of 305 titles, including some annuals, arranged alphabetically. The general topic areas include psychometrics, experimental psychology, developmental psychology, personality, physical and psychological disorders, treatment and prevention, educational psychology, applied psychology, and general psychology. The journals were selected from those indexed in such sources as Psychological Abstracts and Current Index to Journals in Education and were reviewed on the basis of subject relevance, importance within subject area, attention to current professional issues, level of scholarship, and inclusion in major indexing and abstracting tools. The citation for each publication consists of the current title, date of publication of first volume (under the current title), frequency of publication, publisher, ISSN, indexing and abstracting tools in which the publication is listed, and a brief annotation. Each entry also includes one or more “subject codes” that correspond to the 16 areas used for classification of Psychological Abstracts entries. An index following the entries lists titles by subject area and list of publishers’addresses is included to facilitate the request of sample issues and queries about the subscription process. Created by professional librarians with years of experience in these subject areas, Psychology and Psychiatry Serials has innumerable practical and theoretical applications for librarians: the bibliography can be used in the technical services fields where serials control, acquisitions, and cataloging demand greater precision in the description of published materials the entries for publication histories and publication frequency can furnish authoritative data for bibliographic descriptions the annotations and subject category codes will be useful starting points for subject analysis the convenience of the bibliography makes characteristics of serial literature studies relatively easy to do since it reduces the amount of work an investigator needs to do to gather primary data about serials in terms of evaluating indexing and abstracting services of core materials, the list has great potential for duplication and overlap studies with a core publication format, the list can be used to quickly compare index counts in psychology and behavioral sciences as a whole, and in particular subjects the list can also be used as a companion to existing lists, some of which are more comprehensive and exhaustive

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Psychology Press

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1560240482

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9781560240488

Setting the table – a story of food policy innovation

By: Persson, Marie,Skylare, Elisabet,Fischer-Møller, Mads Frederik

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Setting the table – a story of food policy innovation

By: Persson, Marie,Skylare, Elisabet,Fischer-Møller, Mads Frederik

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/nord2021-008/ Where are the bold policies to follow, support or even lead the transition to a healthier and more sustainable food system? This guide is the conclusion to a conversation started by the Nordic prime ministers with Nordic Solutions to Global Challenges in 2017. Since then, the flagship project, Nordic Food Policy Lab, has staged dialogues, set the table for new encounters, co-produced knowledge and insights, and advocated for the potential of innovative policy to change the world. Throughout the pages of this guide, you'll find a diverse array of 11 methods from around the world, for igniting dialogue, co-creating solutions or new directions and unravelling complex issues. The information within the pages of this guide is, therefore, meant to ensure that policymakers do not stand in a position where they see the daunting scale of the problem but feel unequipped to deal with it.

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Nordic Council of Ministers

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9289369213

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9789289369213

Cookbook for systems change – Nordic innovation strategies for sustainable food systems

By: Halloran, Afton,Wood, Amanda,Aguirre, Florencia,Persson, Marie

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Cookbook for systems change – Nordic innovation strategies for sustainable food systems

By: Halloran, Afton,Wood, Amanda,Aguirre, Florencia,Persson, Marie

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/nord2020-048/ This cookbook of strategies for change is about the role that a strong public innovation system plays along the pathways towards sustainable food systems. We demonstrate this through a mission approach for deliberate food system transformation that can support people, planet and society. This strategy cookbook will provide the ingredients – templates for developing interventions, guides for how to get started and examples of cross-cutting projects – that you can use to create your own recipes for change. We offer a new, emergent way to work with complex and dynamic systems. The cookbook is intended primarily for national and regional innovation agencies, as the government has both a mandate and more authority than any other entity to lead the change needed to achieve sustainable food systems. However, because innovation ecosystems include a variety of different actors, this strategy cookbook also provides valuable insights into the roles that entrepreneurs and civil society and research organisations can play to cultivate change from the bottom-up.

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9289367407

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9789289367400

Solutions Menu - A Nordic guide to sustainable food policy

By: Afton Halloran,Mads Frederik Fischer-Møller,Marie Persson,Elisabet Skylare

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Solutions Menu - A Nordic guide to sustainable food policy

By: Afton Halloran,Mads Frederik Fischer-Møller,Marie Persson,Elisabet Skylare

For the first time, the most innovative food policy solutions in the Nordic Region have been brought together in a single document. The Solutions Menu includes 24 policies that aim to change food consumption and intends to inspire new and robust policy responses to the societal and environmental challenges caused by our current food systems. The Solutions Menu is produced by the Nordic Food Policy Lab, one of six flagship projects under the Nordic prime ministers’ Nordic Solutions to Global Challenges initiative.

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9289356685

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9789289356688

Multiplicative Inequalities Of Carlson Type And Interpolation

By: Leo Larsson,Lech Maligranda,Lars-erik Persson,Josip Pecaric

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Multiplicative Inequalities Of Carlson Type And Interpolation

By: Leo Larsson,Lech Maligranda,Lars-erik Persson,Josip Pecaric

Collecting all the results on the particular types of inequalities, the coverage of this book is unique among textbooks in the literature. The book focuses on the historical development of the Carlson inequalities and their many generalizations and variations. As well as almost all known results concerning these inequalities and all known proof techniques, a number of open questions suitable for further research are considered. Two chapters are devoted to clarifying the close connection between interpolation theory and this type of inequality. Other applications are also included, in addition to a historical note on Fritz Carlson himself.

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