In "The North American Slime-Moulds," Thomas H. Macbride presents a meticulous exploration of these fascinating organisms, characterized by their unique life cycles and ecological significance. Written in the early 20th century, Macbride's work combines rigorous scientific observation with lyrical prose, making the intricate details of slime-mould biology accessible to both scientific and lay audiences. This treatise serves not just as a taxonomic account but also as an invitation to appre...

"The North American Slime-Moulds" by Thomas H. Macbride is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating world of slime molds, a unique group of organisms that exhibit both fungal and protozoan characteristics. Macbride meticulously documents various species found across North America, providing detailed descriptions and illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding. His work emphasizes the ecological significance of slime molds, highlighting their roles in decomposition and nutri...

In "The North American Slime-Moulds," Thomas H. Macbride delves into the fascinating world of myxomycetes, or slime molds, presenting a comprehensive exploration of these often-overlooked organisms. Macbride employs a meticulous scientific approach, entwining descriptive taxonomy with vivid illustrations to illuminate the life cycles, habitat preferences, and ecological significance of slime molds. This work is situated within the broader context of early 20th-century natural science, show...

The fungi as a class may hardly be called popular. For various reasons they are, so to speak, under a cloud. They are little known, and so in lieu of better information the legend "poison" seems to run for all the finer and more showy species. If not held absolutely poisonous, most are at least considered useless and are nameless. Literature, the all-embracing, which concerns itself freely with other forms of animate nature, draws a line at the fungi; and Browning evinces great boldness wh...

A dark slice of Cardiff crime for fans of TONY PARSONS, JAMES OSWALD and LUCA VESTE*. There isn't always a welcome in the valleys . . .*Bombs detonate in a busy souk, causing massive devastation.An explosion rips apart a mosque, killing and injuring those inside.But this isn't the Middle East - this is Cardiff . . .In a city where tensions ar...

Entscheidungsschlacht um CorelliaDie wahren Hintermänner des corellianischen Terrors geben sich zu erkennen. Sie forden den sofortigen Abzug der Neuen Republik aus dem System und wollen eine Diktatur errichten. Muss Han Solo seinen Heimatplaneten diesem Schicksal überlassen? Währenddessen entschlüsseln Luke und Lando das Geheimnis der Centerpoint-Station. Es gibt nur eine Möglichkeit, sie zu stoppen: totale Vernichtung. Als sich eine gigantische Flotte sammelt und ...

Towards a better understanding of how medicines are used in societyDrug Utilization Research (DUR) is a discipline which combines aspects of pharmacotherapy, epidemiology, and health services research into an interdisciplinary set of methods for analyzing and assessing the prescribing, dispensing and consumption of medicines. It combines both qualitative and quantitative approaches to facilitate the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals. Drug Utilization Re...

Kann Han gegen das eigene Fleisch und Blut gewinnen?Sein Ziel ist die Wiederbelebung des Imperiums und die totale Macht: Thraken Sal-Solo ist bereit, ein ganzes Sternensystem für seine Pläne zu opfern. Han muss sich mit der selonianischen Freiheitskämpferin Dracmus verbünden, wenn er seinem Cousin entkommen will - doch kann er ihr trauen? Währenddessen bedrohen weitere Nova-Explosionen die Neue Republik. Luke und Leia wollen den Drahtziehern auf die Spur kommen. Da...

Verschwörung um CorelliaAnlässlich einer Handelskonferenz reisen Han Solo, Leia, ihre Kinder und Chewbacca nach Corellia, Hans Heimatwelt. Doch seit seinem letzten Besuch hat sich viel verändert: Die fünf bewohnten Planeten stehen vor einem Bürgerkrieg, das friedliche Zusammenleben von Menschen, Selonianern und Drallanen hat eine Ende. Corellia wimmelt nur so von Agenten und Rebellen - und Han und seine Familie müssen erkennen, dass sie Teil eines bedrohlichen Plan...

Thomas B. Allen's expertise in military history and strategy is combined with Roger MacBride Allen's knowledge of technology to reveal a lesser known yet fascinating side of the sixteenth president of the United States. Their authoritative narrative reveals Lincoln as our nation's first hands-on commander-in-chief, whose appreciation for the power of technology plays a critical role in the North's Civil War victory over the less developed South.We meet Lincoln as he exchanges vital...