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En lisant ce journal d’un vidangeur, vous ferez la découverte d’un monde dont vous ne soupçonniez pas l’existence. Un rassemblement d’excentriques et de personnages plus ou moins intégrés à la vie normale qui travaillent sur la ligne de crête entre ce que notre société considère propre et ce qu’elle juge sale. Qui sont ces athlètes qui courent nos rues chaque semaine derrière des camions, qu’il neige, qu’il pleuve ou qu’il fasse trop chaud? Quelle est leur vision du compostage, du recyclage, de la récupération? Qu’ont-ils à raconter sur une époque qui génère en abondance des ordures? Voilà autant de questions auxquelles répond ce récit captivant. |
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New York Times –Bestseller: “An excellent overview of the complex social environment of high school . . . often humorous and touching . . . Very highly recommended.” — Library Journal  (starred review) These are the true stories of seven people grappling with the uncertainties of high school social life: The Loner, who has withdrawn from classmates since they persuaded her to unwittingly join her own hate club; The Popular Bitch, a cheerleading captain both seduced by and trapped within her clique’s perceived prestige; The Nerd, whose differences cause students to laugh at him and his mother to needle him for not being “normal”; The New Girl, determined to stay positive as classmates harass her for her mannerisms and target her because of her race; The Gamer, an underachiever in danger of not graduating, despite his intellect and his yearning to connect with other students; The Weird Girl, who battles discrimination and gossipy politics in school but leads a joyous life outside of it; and The Band Geek, who is alternately branded too serious and too emo, yet annually runs for class president. In a smart, entertaining, reassuring book, Alexandra Robbins explains the fascinating psychology and science behind popularity and the outcast experience. She reveals that the things that set students apart in high school are the things that help them stand out later in life. These intertwining narratives “beautifully demonstrate . . . that the people who are excluded and bullied for their offbeat passions and refusal to conform are often the ones who are embraced and lauded for those very qualities in college and beyond” ( The New York Times ). The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth  is essential reading not just for students, teachers, and parents but for all of us, because at some point in our lives we’ve all been on the outside looking in. “Required reading for anyone who has ever felt left out . . . or misunderstood. Schools everywhere would do well to incorporate it into their curriculum. Robbins’ ode to the cafeteria fringe will have you laughing, cheering, shocked.” — Chicago Sun-Times “Insightful and timely . . . with an effective list of tips for parents, teachers, students, and schools.” — Publishers Weekly “Offers real hope to adolescents . . . the students and their stories are thoroughly engaging . . . not just entertaining but important.” — Kirkus Reviews |
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In this greatly expanded edition of his international bestseller, Andreas Moritz reveals the most common but rarely recognized cause of illness – gallstones congesting the bile ducts in the liver. Besides leading to gallbladder diseases and gallstone attacks in at least 20 million Americans each year, in many cases, liver bile duct congestion sets the stage for even more serious, seemingly unrelated conditions, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Most adults living in the industrialized world, and especially those suffering a chronic illness, such as irritable bowel syndrome, heart disease, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer or diabetes, have in fact hundreds if not thousands of gallstones (mainly clumps of hardened bile that escape detection for they are invisible to X-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans) blocking the bile ducts of their liver. This book provides a thorough understanding of the liver and its complex functions, what causes gallstones in the liver and gallbladder, and why these stones can be held responsible for the most common diseases so prevalent in the world today. It provides the reader with the knowledge needed to recognize these stones and gives the necessary, do-it-yourself instructions to painlessly remove them in the comfort of one's home. Packed with images, the book also gives practical guidelines on how to prevent new gallstones in both the liver and gallbladder. The liver and gallbladder flush (cleanse) has led to extraordinary improvements in health and wellness among millions of people who have already given themselves the precious gift of a strong, clean, revitalized liver. Besides providing the practical procedures to cleanse the liver, gallbladder, kidneys and intestines, Moritz explains in great detail the origin of all types of common diseases and how to prevent or reverse them naturally. The book is filled with precious, time-tested approaches designed to return the body to a permanent state of balance and vitality; it includes a complete program of healthcare, which is primarily based on the ancient medical system of Ayurveda and the vast amount of experience Andreas Moritz had gained in the field of health restoration over 30 years. |
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A fascinating account of the discovery and program of Alcoholics Anonymous, Not God contains anecdotes and excerpts from the diaries, correspondence, and occasional memoirs of AA's early figures. The most complete history of A.A. ever written, this book is a fast-moving and authoritative account of the discovery and development of the program and fellowship that we know today as Alcoholics Anonymous. |
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The ONLY guide specifically created to prepare for the Canadian Family Medicine Licensing Examination Everything you need to ace the SAMPs portion of the exam! This unique review delivers thorough coverage of every priority topic included on the short answer management problems section of the Canadian Family Medicine Licensing Examination. Each topic includes questions and answers, answer explanations, references, and input from previous test takers and those who were involved in creating the exam. The second edition has been updated to reflect the latest guidelines and exam topics. • NEW end-of-chapter case-based Q&A • Call-outs that help readers remember important information include "Red Flags" (indicative symptoms) and "Remember" icons • References, including relevant studies, data, and guidelines, are provided for each topic |
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Automotive Sensor Testing and Waveform Analysis Diagnostics Strategies of Modern Automotive Systems By Mandy Concepcion This work has been a labor of love. It is meant to compliment and broaden the working knowledge of the modern automotive technician. No theoretical information is given, except under certain explanatory circumstances and sections. This book is totally based on actual working conditions and real life diagnostics. With that intent, special thanks are given to Mr. Gino Ferrulli for his incredible patience and understanding. This book, including waveform captures and photographs would have been impossible to acquire and assemble without his help. My gratitude to him and his family for putting up with me throughout the almost three years that took to make the book. Special thanks are also given to Ms. Maria Ferrulli and Ms. Caroline Torres for their invaluable help in amending and correcting the information contained here. I couldn't have done it without their help. And last, but not least, thanks to my family for their support and encouragement. I really needed it at times. The family is the basis for all societies. But most of all, this book was done for you, "The Lone Automotive Mechanic or Technician". The guy (or girl in some cases) who works all day long and studies at night to further his/her career in spite of the stress of the day, the guy who's not appreciated for what he does because to the rest of the world he's the dirty mechanic that doesn't know better, the guy who spends thousands of dollars in tools and equipment but that nobody has any idea that he did, and the guy who in spite of all the drawbacks of our profession is happy at what he does and keeps America rolling. This work was done for you. I hope you enjoy and learn from it. Remember, no matter what happens keep building your knowledge and it'll pay-off in the end. COMPONENT STRATEGIES (Sensors) 1) O2 Sensor - O2 Sensor, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 2) APP (accelerator Pedal Position Sensor) - APP, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 3) CAM & CRK sensor - CAM & CRK, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 4) ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor) - ECT, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 5) IAT (Intake Air Temperature Sensor) - IAT, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 6) Knock Sensor (Detonation) - Knock Sensor, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 7) MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor) - MAF, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 8) MAP (Manifold Air Pressure Sensor) - MAP, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 9) TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) - TPS, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 10) VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) - VSS, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 11) A/C Pressure Sensor - A/C Press. Sensor, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 12) FRP (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor) - FRP sensor, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 13) PFS (Evap Purge Flow Sensor) - PFS, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures 14) AFR (Air Fuel or Wide Range Air Fuel Sensors) - AFR sensor, Theory of Operation, Conditions that Affect Operation, Component Testing Procedures |
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Now in a fully revised thirteenth edition, Andrews' Diseases of the Skin remains your single-volume, must-have resource for core information in dermatology. From residency through clinical practice, this award-winning title ensures that you stay up to date with new tools and strategies for diagnosis and treatment, new entities and newly recognized diseases, and current uses for tried-and-true and newer medications. It's the reference you'll turn to again and again when faced with a clinical conundrum or therapeutically challenging skin disease. - Utilizes a concise, clinically focused, user-friendly format that clearly covers the full range of common and rare skin diseases. - Provides outstanding visual support with 1,340 illustrations – more than 500 new to this edition. - Presents comprehensively updated information throughout, including new and unusual clinical presentations of syphilis, new diagnostic classifications and therapies for vascular anomalies, and an updated pediatric and genodermatosis review. - Covers new and evolving treatments for inflammatory, neoplastic, and blistering skin diseases among others. New biologics and phosphodiesterase inhibitors for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata and vitiligo, immune checkpoint inhibitors for melanoma and rituximab for pemphigus are all covered. - Features a revised and revamped cutaneous adverse drug reaction section, including novel eruptions from new and emerging chemotherapeutic agents and small molecule/targeted inhibitors. - Discusses new and emerging viruses including Zika and human polyomaviruses. |
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This book is divided into two sections, "Vehicle Operational Strategies", which detail what's needed for and engine to start. In other words, this section concentrates on the signals needed for a particular manufacturer to make the engine run. These signal strategies are true regardless of the system and the section simply zeros in on the actual signal, whether it's a distributor, DIS, COP, etc. The second section is the ECM operational modes and goes into details on why and how the ECM does what it needs to do to run the engine. In other words, this section has to do with the behavior of the ECM according to outside conditions. VEHICLE OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES This section is designed to serve as a functional guide to some of the more difficult to diagnose faults. It basically came about from the trial and error experimentation with different systems, during the diagnostic process. It is not a study section per se, but will definitely enlighten the technician as to the logics of different systems on the market today. Hopefully, it will serve to pinpoint the source of an actual problem. ECM OPERATIONAL MODES In this section, we'll take a look at automotive OPERATIONAL MODES. The section deals with the specifics of internal ECM programming strategies. The knowledge gained here will aide the modern technician is deciphering why is the ECM functioning in a specific way. This section, as in other parts of this book, helps to answer the technician's diagnostic basic question "What is the ECM seeing, that's causing it to do what it does?" VEHICLE OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES - HONDA IGNITION & INJECTION STRATEGY - MAZDA IGNITION STRATEGY - MAZDA EEC IV IGNITION STRATEGY - MITSUBISHI/HYUNDAI IGNITION STRATEGY - NISSAN IGNITION STRATEGY - NISSAN COP IGNITION STRATEGY - TOYOTA IGNITION STRATEGY ECM OPERATIONAL MODES • CRANKING ENRICHMENT MODE • ENGINE WARM-UP MODE • OPEN-LOOP MODE • CLOSE-LOOP MODE • ACCELERATION ENRICHMENT MODE • DECELERATION ENLEANMENT MODE • IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODE • LOW VOLTAGE CORRECTION MODE • CLEAR FLOOD MODE • SELECTIVE FUEL INJECTOR CUT-OFF MODE • LIMP-HOME MODE • EXHAUST VARIABLE VALVE TIMING/EGR CONTROL MODE |
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The 15th edition of Ewan McKendrick KC's bestselling textbook is the go-to resource for all students of contract law. It combines a clear and straightforward account of basic doctrines, including consideration and illegality, with up-to-date coverage of more recent developments, such as the recent Supreme Court and Privy Council decisions dealing with economic duress and the interpretation of exclusion and limitation clauses. Other contemporary considerations covered include the application of the doctrine of frustration to contracts which have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the scope of the doctrines of mistake and misrepresentation. Packed with a range of pedagogical features, from 'hot topic' discussion boxes to end of chapter summaries and exercises, this straightforward and stimulating text is the essential learning companion for students undertaking undergraduate law degrees, the GDL, CPE modules or other equivalent contract law courses. |
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The ever evolving technology of waterproofing presents challenges and risks for architects and engineers who do not specialize in the field. The revised edition of The Manual of Below-Grade Waterproofing Systems provides the education and product information to enable designers to take a sound, fundamental approach to these contemporary challenges. Building designers specify waterproofing systems and materials that are often based on limited and subjective manufacturers’ literature or past experience with systems that work under specific conditions, but will fail in other installations. Leakage usually leads to litigation. This book gives you the tools to prevent that. This manual covers the history and science of waterproofing materials, the considerable distinctions between waterproofing roofs and plazas and below-grade surfaces, the critical procedures for protecting waterproofing materials during construction, diagnosing and remediating leaks, writing specifications, and detailing waterproofing components. The pros and cons of every waterproofing material and system are comprehensively covered. You will learn how to: • weigh positive- versus negative-side waterproofing systems • weigh dampproofing versus waterproofing • coordinate with all the professionals in the waterproofing delivery chain • follow environmental protection and government regulations This book is an essential resource for architects, civil engineers, contractors, designers, materials manufacturers, and all other professionals involved with the design and construction of underground spaces. |
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The most effective vocabulary builder in the English language provides a simple, step-by-step method that will increase your knowledge and mastery of written and spoken English. Word Power Made Easy does more than just add words to your vocabulary. It teaches ideas and a method of broadening your knowledge as an integral part of the vocabulary building process.   Do you always use the right word? Can you pronounce it—and spell it—correctly? Do you know how to avoid illiterate expressions? Do you speak grammatically, without embarrassing mistakes? If the answer to any of these questions is no, you need Word Power Made Easy . Written in a lively, accessible, and timeless style, and loaded with helpful reviews, progress checks, and quizzes to reinforce the material, this classic resource has helped millions learn to speak and write with confidence.  |
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The spirited and scholarly #1 New York Times bestseller combines boisterous history with grammar how-to’s to show how important punctuation is in our world—period. In Eats, Shoots & Leaves, former editor Lynne Truss, gravely concerned about our current grammatical state, boldly defends proper punctuation. She proclaims, in her delightfully urbane, witty, and very English way, that it is time to look at our commas and semicolons and see them as the wonderful and necessary things they are. Using examples from literature, history, neighborhood signage, and her own imagination, Truss shows how meaning is shaped by commas and apostrophes, and the hilarious consequences of punctuation gone awry. Featuring a foreword by Frank McCourt, and interspersed with a lively history of punctuation from the invention of the question mark in the time of Charlemagne to George Orwell shunning the semicolon, Eats, Shoots & Leaves makes a powerful case for the preservation of proper punctuation. |
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SAVE MONEY BY HANDLING YOUR OWN SMALL GAS ENGINE MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR JOBS The Third Edition of Small Gas Engine Repair shows you how to troubleshoot and repair virtually any type of small gas engine used in garden equipment, chain saws, pumps, and standby generators. Completely revised and updated and offering a step-by-step approach, this bestseller covers all you need to know to repair and maintain a small gas engine and get professional results while saving money. This in-depth guide by master mechanic Paul Dempsey includes the latest in small engine technology and gives you up-to-date information on overhead valve and overhead cam engines, carburetion advances, digital ignition systems, and more. Dempsey explains how to troubleshoot and repair both two- and four-cycle engines. The author also reveals the shortcuts, field fixes, and other tricks of the trade that only working mechanics know. In this Third Edition you'll find: New information on float-type and diaphragm carburetors The latest ignition systems, together with advances in pollution-control devices More than 50% new material added INSIDE THIS GAS ENGINE REPAIR GUIDE: Basics • Troubleshooting • Ignition Systems • Fuel System • Rewind Starters • Electrical System • Engine Mechanical[not a major section; addressed only briefly in this book] |
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Heenan Blaikie was one of Canada's leading law firms that boasted 1,100 employees and once had two former prime ministers on its staff -- Pierre Trudeau and Jean Chrétien. When it collapsed in February 2014, lawyers across Canada and the business community were stunned. What went wrong? Why did so many lawyers run for the exit? How did it implode? What is it that holds professional partnerships together? This is the story of the rise and fall of a great company by the ultimate insider, Norman Bacal, who served as managing partner until a year before the firm's demise.  Breakdown  takes readers into the boardroom offices during the heady growth of a legal empire built from the ground up over 40 years. We see how after a change of leadership tensions erupted between the Toronto and Montreal offices, and between the hard-driving lawyers themselves. It is a story about the extraordinary fragility of the legal partnership, but it's also a classic business story, a cautionary tale of the perils of ignoring a firm's culture and vision. "An illuminating insider's account of the collapse of one of Canada's premier law firms. Puts you in the passenger seat of a train wreck." --  Jacquie McNish , Senior Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal "Good storytelling makes for a good book. Norman Bacal's ability to render a business story accessible to all readers, not just lawyers, makes this an entertaining read."--  Robert Lantos , film producer, Chairman, Serendipity Point Films "A fascinating and important business story, whose lessons on the impact of culture and leadership apply to all organizations, regardless of size, sector or geography."--  Calin Rovinescu , President and CEO, Air Canada "Jaw dropping!"--  Drew Hasselback , Editor, Legal Post section of the National Post. Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USJAX-NONE |
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“There’s a book I recommend for everybody: It’s Howard Gardner’s Frames of Mind . It has helped me immensely.” – Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power What do we mean when we call someone smart? That they are good at math and got a high score on the SAT? That they learn languages easily? Those traits might be what comes to mind first: they are what underly psychology’s classic definition of intelligence, and what we are told in school that a smart person can do. But they are not the whole story. As Howard Gardner argues in the groundbreaking classic Frames of Mind , to limit our understanding of intelligence to “book smarts” misses much of what makes human beings amazing. Someone who plays an instrument well is exhibiting intelligence. So, too, someone who knows how to do physical comedy—is their mastery of their movements and the space around them not brilliant? And to have a profound knowledge of their own self, their relationships with others, and relationships between others, too, is to show great intelligence as well.  Gardner calls this the theory of multiple intelligences. But this isn’t just a book for intellectuals who want to argue about what intelligence is, or educators debating how to teach. It is for each of us. In an era of teaching to the test, and increasingly powerful artificial intelligence, Gardner’s work is a celebration of all the ways there are to be huma |
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Mechanics Collection This collection includes 14 of our training courses all within one book. You can easily use the bookmarks to navigate between each training course. This collection includes: - Auto Mechanic - Engines - Auto Mechanic - Electrical Systems - Auto Mechanic - Fuel and Exhaust Systems - Auto Mechanic - Clutches, Transmissions and Transfers - Auto Mechanic - Drive Lines, Axles and Suspension Systems - Auto Mechanic - Steering Systems - Auto Mechanic - Brake Systems - Basic Hydraulic Systems and Components - Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Systems - Internal Combustion Engines - Metal Body Repair - Principles of Automotive Electricity - Principles of Automotive Engines - Repairer Hydraulic Systems Full illustrations and diagrams included. Auto Mechanic - Engines The Engines course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary to understand principles of operation, identify types and components, and perform maintenance and troubleshoot internal combustion engines. Auto Mechanic - Electrical Systems The Electrical Systems course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary for performing tasks related to maintenance and repair of wheeled vehicle automotive electrical systems.  Auto Mechanic - Fuel and Exhaust Systems The Fuel and Exhaust Systems course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary to develop the skills to service and maintain fuel and exhaust systems.  Auto Mechanic - Clutches, Transmissions and Transfers This course contains five lessons, each related to vehicle clutches, transmissions, and transfers. Auto Mechanic - Drive Lines, Axles and Suspension Systems The Drive Lines, Axles, and Suspension Systems course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary to develop the skills for servicing and maintaining drive lines, axles, and suspension systems.  Auto Mechanic - Steering Systems The Steering Systems course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary to develop the skills for servicing and maintaining steering systems.  Auto Mechanic - Brake Systems The Brake Systems course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary to develop the skills for servicing and maintaining braking systems.  Basic Hydraulic Systems and Components This course is designed to provide instruction on the concept and operation of the basic components of the hydraulic system. It also describes the various components of a typical hydraulic system, their construction and functions, and their relationship to each other. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Systems The purpose of this course is to introduce the characteristics of gasoline and diesel fuel systems.  Internal Combustion Engines The purpose of this course is to increase the mechanic's knowledge of the principles, components, and operation of internal combustion engines. Metal Body Repair The purpose of this course is to introduce various operations required to repair damaged vehicles and specifically describe the repair procedures required for proper glass, radiator, and fuel tank repair. Principles of Automotive Electricity This course is designed to teach you the relationship of voltage, current, resistance and series and parallel circuits of vehicle electrical systems.  Principles of Automotive Engines This course is designed to teach you the Principles of Automotive Engines.  Repairer Hydraulic Systems This course is designed to teach the basic skills required to adjust and repair hydraulic pumps and valves used on engineer construction equipment. |
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Engines The Engines course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary to understand principles of operation, identify types and components, and perform maintenance and troubleshoot internal combustion engines. Information is provided on spark- and compression-ignition engines, engine inspection, and lubrication and cooling systems.  This course is part of our Mechanics and Hydraulics series. Full illustrations and diagrams included. Lessons: - Fundamentals of Spark-Ignition Engines - Fundamentals of Compression-Ignition Engines - Engine Inspection - Engine Lubrication Systems - Engine Cooling Systems |
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An international bestseller, this compassionate memoir by a leading pioneer in medically assisted dying who helps suffering patients explore and fulfill their end of life choices is “written with sensitivity, grace, and candor...not to be missed” ( Publishers Weekly , starred review). Dr. Stefanie Green has been forging new paths in the field of medical assistance in dying since 2016. In her landmark memoir, Dr. Green reveals the reasons a patient might seek an assisted death, how the process works, what the event itself can look like, the reactions of those involved, and what it feels like to oversee proceedings and administer medications that hasten death. She describes the extraordinary people she meets and the unusual circumstances she encounters as she navigates the intricacy, intensity, and utter humanity of these powerful interactions. Deeply authentic and powerfully emotional, This Is Assisted Dying contextualizes the myriad personal, professional, and practical issues surrounding assisted dying by bringing readers into the room with Dr. Green, sharing the voices of her patients, her colleagues, and her own narrative. As our population confronts issues of wellness, integrity, agency, community, and how to live a connected, meaningful life, this progressive and compassionate book by a physician at the forefront of medically assisted dying offers comfort and potential relief. “A humane, clear-eyed view of how and why one can leave the world by choice” ( Kirkus Reviews ), This Is Assisted Dying will change the way people think about their options, and ultimately is less about death than about how we wish to live. |
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Principles of Automotive Engines This course is designed to teach you the Principles of Automotive Engines. Contained within this course is instruction on how to identify component functions, characteristics, and principles of operations of the two stroke, four stroke spark, compression ignition, and turbine engines, to include a comparison of gasoline and diesel system components. This course is part of our Mechanics and Hydraulics series. Full illustrations and diagrams included. Lessons: - Principles of Automotive Engines - Engine Construction - Classification of Engines - Engine Operation - Four-Stroke and Two-Stroke Engines - Diesel Engines |
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Internal Combustion Engines The purpose of this course is to increase the mechanic's knowledge of the principles, components, and operation of internal combustion engines. This course is part of our Mechanics and Hydraulics series. Full illustrations and diagrams included. Lessons: - Internal Combustion Engines - Two Stroke Gasoline Engines - Two Stroke and Four Stroke Diesel Engines - Internal Combustion Engine Subsystems - Turbochargers, Intake and Exhaust Systems - Lubrication System - Cooling System |
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Brake Systems The Brake Systems course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary to develop the skills for servicing and maintaining braking systems. Information is provided on the principles and operation of mechanical, hydraulic, air hydraulic, air, and electric brake systems. Information is also provided on the inspection of these systems. This course is part of our Mechanics and Hydraulics series. Full illustrations and diagrams included. Lessons: - Fundamentals of Wheeled Vehicle Braking Systems - Air-Hydraulic Brake Systems - Air-Brake Systems |
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Dans un ouvrage associant la révision et l’entraînement, tous les outils pour formuler ses idées de façon claire et efficace.  Un ouvrage spécialement conçu pour les étudiants et les adultes souhaitant améliorer leurs écrits universitaires ou professionnels.    Un ouvrage en 2 parties • 1. Les stratégies de la communication écrite  : pour produire des écrits efficaces (mails, lettres de candidature, comptes rendus, synthèses, supports de présentation…) • 2. Les techniques de rédaction : pour écrire sans fautes, de manière claire et fluide   Un ouvrage efficace • Chaque thème est traité en doubles pages  : – à gauche, des explications claires et méthodiques – à droite, des exercices progressifs, de repérage et d’expression • A intervalles réguliers, des exercices de bilan approfondis • En annexe, des mémos visuels et les corrigés de tous les exercices   Sur le site moncoach.bescherelle.com Grâce à l’achat du livre, deux semaines d’entraînement gratuit sur l’application Mon coach Bescherelle. |
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Barron’s Adult CCRN Exam Premium study guide provides all of the key concepts you need to pass the Adult CCRN exam, with detailed review and full-length practice tests plus online practice. This book features: • A 25-question pretest to help pinpoint areas in need of intensive study needed to prepare for the Adult CCRN exam (also known as the Direct Care Pathway) • Detailed subject reviews relevant to nursing, pediatric care, and critical care, including Cardiovascular Concepts, Pulmonary Concepts, Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Concepts, and more, in an easy-to-digest outline format, along with corresponding practice questions and answer explanations • Two full-length practice CCRN tests in the book, each with 150 multiple-choice questions and fully explained answers • One full-length online practice exam with detailed answer explanations and scoring • More than 500 practice questions overall, for review and study CCRN certification is a requirement in order to work in areas such as intensive care units, cardiac care units, combined ICUs/CCUs, medical/surgical ICUs, trauma units, or critical care transport/flight. CCRNs who have successfully passed the test report that self-study with sets of practice questions is an excellent strategy for success. Don’t take chances with your CCRN certification—let Barron’s CCRN book help you achieve the next level of professional achievement. |
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A broad introduction to the changing roles of intellectual property within society Intellectual property is one of the most confusing—and widely used—dimensions of the law. By granting exclusive rights to publish, manufacture, copy, or distribute information and technology, IP laws shape our cultures, our industries, and our politics in countless ways, with consequences for everyone, including artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and citizens at large. In this engaging, accessible study, Aram Sinnreich uncovers what’s behind current debates and what the future holds for copyrights, patents, and trademarks. |
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Malgré un diagnostic défavorable, certaines personnes atteintes de cancer s'engagent sur la voie de la guérison. Comment l'expliquer? Et si, pour tomber malade, comme pour guérir, l'âme, l'esprit et le corps opéraient en trio? Et si, en prêtant attention à nos émotions, à nos pensées, à nos habitudes et à notre environnement, nous dynamisions les ressources susceptibles d'entraver le développement de maladies mortelles? Il n'est pas question de pensée magique dans ce livre. Le Dr Christian Boukaram y aborde plutôt la question taboue des émotions ainsi que leurs interactions avec le corps. Toujours soucieux d'intégrer l'ensemble des facettes de l'être humain dans son approche, l'auteur présente des moyens simples et accessibles pour garder en équilibre les trois composantes de la santé, sans jamais négliger les thérapies médicales qui s'imposent. Il s'intéresse non seulement aux soins, mais aussi au « terrain » de la maladie, à la prévention, à la résilience et à la vie après le traitement, en concordance avec un courant important de l'oncologie. Face à la menace croissante du cancer, cet ouvrage porteur d'espoir combine le meilleur de la science et de la conscience. |
