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Lonely Planet's Scandinavia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Be awed by the aurora borealis, explore waterfalls in Iceland and be inspired by innovative Scandinavian design; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Scandinavia Travel Guide:
Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection...
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Mercenaries have been with us since the dawn of civilization, yet in the modern world they are little understood. While many of today's freelance fighters provide support for larger military establishments, others wage war where the great powers refuse to tread. In War Dog, Al Venter examines the latter world of mercenary fighters effecting decisions by themselves. In the process he unveils a remarkable array of close-quarters combat action.
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SmartGrid vs MicroGridEnergy Storage TechnologyIn this book, we will describe how does a SmartGrid work, what are its feature, what are its components, what are the benefits, barrier of implementing a SmartGrid.How a MicroGrid works, what are its feature. MicroGrid Operation modes. Why we need MicroGrid. Conventional grid vs MicroGrid, advantage and disadvantage of MicroGrid. What are the various ways of Energy Storage, Pump storage mechanism, battery...
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National Book Award finalist and two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary D. Schmidt recaptures the classic tale of one man's spiritual journey in this contemporary retelling of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, masterfully illustrated with watercolors by artist Barry Moser.Here again is the tale of Christian's epic trek from the City of Destruction to the Heavenly Palaces - of the pitfalls that threaten to waylay him and the graces that strengthen...
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A spellbinding moment-by-moment account of one of the most spectacular disasters off the coast of New York, which killed more than 130 people, Shipwreck answers the question that until now has remained unanswered: Was it a terrible accident - or arson? In the early morning hours of September 8, 1934, the luxury cruise liner Morro Castle, carrying 316 passengers and 230 officers and crew, caught fire a few hours out of the New York harbor on a return...
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Embark on a captivating journey through time and culture with "God's Own Country: A Historical Odyssey of Kerala." This meticulously crafted book unveils the rich tapestry of Kerala's history, offering a comprehensive exploration of the state's evolution from ancient civilizations to the vibrant contemporary landscape.Spanning over millennia, this historical odyssey delves into the intricate chapters of Kerala's past, chronicling the rise and fall...
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This brochure endeavours to highlight how The Mother envisioned Auroville from its inception, some of the major achievements realised over the years, and some of the difficulties currently faced in implementing the guidelines which she gave.
The project of Auroville, located approximately 12 kms north of Pondicherry in south India, was formally inaugurated on 28th February 1968 with the aim of becoming an international universal township dedicated...
48) The Real Guide To Teenage Depression Handling Teen Depression a Book about what matters most for
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No matter how old you are, depression is one of the most common mental illnesses there is. Think of depression like the common cold, and you'll have some idea of just how often those around you suffer from bouts of what is far more than just "the blues." Depression affects children, teens, and adults alike. However, during the teen years, when major life changes are already creating tension, recognizing and dealing with depression can be even more...
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Pensez-vous souffrir de bronchite? Vous souhaitez connaître ses symptmes et leur impact sur votre santé? Dans ce livre, vous saurez de quoi il s'agit, quels sont ses symptmes et bien d'autres détails qui vous permettront de prendre de bonnes décisions, quand demander de l'aide à un professionnel, car cette maladie peut être mortelle.
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The book of Galatians is one of the letters of the Apostle Paul, written to the churches in the region of Galatia. The main theme of the book is the danger of legalism, which is the belief that salvation is achieved through adherence to rules and regulations, rather than through faith in Jesus Christ. Throughout the book, Paul emphasizes the importance of salvation through faith, and warns against the dangers of legalism.
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An Introduction to the Theology of 2 Peter and Jude from Matthew S. Harmon
Even though Peter and Jude wrote their canonical letters almost 2,000 years ago, the church today still faces similar challenges as their original readers. What do these short, overlooked books have to teach Christians today about God, humanity, and God's redemptive plan?
In this addition to the New Testament Theology series, Matthew S. Harmon examines the unique themes of...
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Anxiety is an ailment that affects a great number of human beings of all ages causing several impairments and disorders that can have many causes with stress being an important one. However, at the root of those causes, fear -the opposite of love - appears to be the most important source of anxiety. Christ, the son of God, when He came to this world as Jesus of Nazareth invited us not to be anxious at all in our daily lives because we have a loving...
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To the Western imagination, Tibet evokes exoticism, mysticism, and wonder: a fabled land removed from the grinding onslaught of modernity, spiritually endowed with all that the West has lost. Originally published in 1998, Prisoners of Shangri-La provided the first cultural history of the strange encounter between Tibetan Buddhism and the West. Donald Lopez reveals here fanciful misconceptions of Tibetan life and religion. He examines, among much else,...
54) Bronquitis Conoce sus síntomas y cuando buscar ayuda profesional ya que puede llegar a ser Mortal
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¿Crees que padeces de Bronquitis? ¿Quieres saber sus síntomas y su repercusión en tu salud? En este libro conocerás que es, cuales son sus síntomas y muchos mas detalles que te harán tomar buenas decisiones, de cuando buscar ayuda profesional, ya que esta enfermedad puede llegar a ser mortal.
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"Read this book and discover sex again, but from a scientific perspective, and see why it evolved. It's almost as much fun, and needs less energy."
- Peter Macinnis, author of 100 Discoveries: The Greatest Breakthroughs in History
"How Sex Works manages to inject science writing with the prurient thrill of a gossip rag."
-O magazine
Medical maverick and New York Times bestselling author of Survival of the Sickest Dr. Sharon Moalem presents...
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Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. The sinking of the Titanic 100-years ago in 1912, and the subsequent deaths of over 1,500 passengers, sent shock waves around the world. Never before or since has a maritime disaster in a time of peace had such an impact. TITANIC: HISTORY IN AN HOUR is an entertaining and well researched account of the events leading up to the sinking of this 'unsinkable' ship, providing an fascinating commentary...
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A baby boy is hidden in a basket floating on the Nile. A fearful mother sings a song of protection. And a brave big sister seeks a chance to save her brother.
Meet the family of baby Moses in this lyrical retelling, and see how God's faithfulness can be revealed through one small person who takes a big risk for someone she loves.
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"Slobodchikoff's ground-breaking research" (Jonathan Balcombe) shows us that animals have much to teach us about language
Groundbreaking research has been done teaching animals human language, but what about the other way around? Studies have shown that lizards, squid, monkeys, and birds are talking to each other, communicating information about food, predators, squabbles, and petty jealousies. These animal languages are unique and highly adaptive....
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The Angolan Civil War lasted over a quarter of a century, from 1975 to 2002. Beginning as a power struggle between two former liberation movements, the MPLA and UNITA, it became a Cold War struggle with involvement from the Soviet Union, Cuba, South Africa and the USA.
This book examines the height of the Cuban-South African fighting in Angola in 1987—88, when 3,000 South African soldiers and about 8,000 UNITA guerrilla fighters fought in alliance...
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