Francesca: 997 books

Recently many research investigated the bioecological models from the perspective of behavioral sciences. This publication summarizes the state of art of the research regarding the bioecological approach, specifically: Gene-environment interaction in the bioecological perspective, The role of environment...

This book covers several topics including: Introduction To Tanning Sunlight & UV Rays Skin Types & SPF Tanning & Sunscreen Agents (foams, gels, lotions) Sunless Tanning Methods Tanning Safety Tips Tanning Product Lines Reviewed Tanning Resources and Fun Finds and so...

This second edition reviews the field of business discourse, centring on the investigation of business language and communication as practice. It combines research-based discussions with innovative practical applications and promotes debate and enquiry on a range of competing issues, emerging from business discourse research and teaching practice.

Healthcare Policies and Systems in Europe and China, a product of an interdisciplinary European Union-funded project, comprehensively investigates opportunities for mutual integration in the healthcare sector of the two regions and analyses policies at both national and local levels, the legal environment,...

This book provides methods and practical cases and experiences with the aim of stimulating Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) through the direct engagement of researchers, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), citizens, industry stakeholders, policy and decision makers, research funders and communicators....

Tu sei la tua storia e ogni storia può essere raccontata. In che modo scrivere può aiutarti a vivere meglio con te stesso e gli altri? Questa guida è un gioco, una riflessione ragionata sulla creatività messa in scena attraverso le parole e per manipolare la memoria e trasformarla in racconto...

Sono sempre più numerosi giovani e meno giovani che decidono di andare a vivere in un cohousing o in un ecovillaggio, una scelta dettata non solo da motivi economici (vivere insieme costa decisamente meno), ma anche dal crescente bisogno di uno stile di vita sobrio e a basso impatto ambientale, basato...

New York, 1954. Una giovane donna accetta un incarico come bambinaia presso una famiglia di Southampton. Il suo nome è Vivian Maier, le sue origini sono, per metà, francesi e le sue stranezze saltano immediatamente all’occhio dei padroni di casa: Vivian chiede una robusta serratura per la propria...

Bleiki is the Viking white mouse with real horns that, left behind by his family, is raised by Trolls. He left his adoptive parents to go to find friends, he is being ostracized, and he begins his adventure with Vikings until colonize Scottish Highlands. It`s a fairy tale with Viking original names,...

Pedalare non significa solo spingere sui pedali più forte che si può, ma organizzare il lavoro in modo da renderlo efficace e redditizio. Questo volume, rivolto ai principianti come pure ai ciclisti più esperti e nato dalla lunga esperienza sportiva e professionale dell'autrice, fornisce tutti...

This book uses the concepts of both cultural and psychic distance to analyse managers’ perceptions in international business settings, with a specific focus on European and Chinese ventures in the green technology industry. The key concept of ‘distance’ refers to the variations of cultures,...

This book provides an introduction to elementary probability and to Bayesian statistics using de Finetti's subjectivist approach. One of the features of this approach is that it does not require the introduction of sample space – a non-intrinsic concept that makes the treatment of elementary...

The book draws on current research on model risk and parameter sensitivity of securitisation ratings. It provides practical ideas and tools that can facilitate a more informed usage of securitisation ratings. We show how global sensitivity analysis techniques can be used to better analyse and to enhance...

Mathematics plays an important role in many scientific and engineering disciplines. This book deals with the numerical solution of differential equations, a very important branch of mathematics. Our aim is to give a practical and theoretical account of how to solve a large variety of differential...