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Patricia Marques
The fourth and final book in a gripping speculative crime series centring around Gifted detective Isabel Reis solving a serial killer case with an MO for burning women alive.
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The third in a speculative detective series set in Lisbon
Despite the routine use of conventional diagnostic assays, new molecular techniques have enabled veterinarians to use new tools for rapid and specific diagnosis of animal disease in real-time. The globalization…
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Measuring the magnitude of stress often means measuring the degree of adaptation. The important function of livestock management is to avoid the detrimental adaptations and capitalize on the advantageous ones…
Plasmids are DNA molecules present in almost all bacteria. They can play an important role in the adaptation of the bacteria to different environments. This volume offers comprehensive coverage of…
Provides an introduction and description of the Human Microbiome Project. The book covers the microbiota and microbiome of specific body fluids, and tissues (oral and nasopharyngeal sites, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal…
Immunology and serology are two major science fields. Immunology is defined as the study of the molecules, cells, organs, and systems responsible for the recognition and disposal of foreign material…
By analyzing the specifics of the patient and their disease, molecular diagnostics offers the prospect of personalized medicine. These tests are useful in a range of medical specialisms, including infectious…
ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) revolutionized the way to detect antibodies and antigens, by using an enzymatic system instead of radioactive labelling. Thos text provides a history and general overview of…
Examines the immunology of fungal diseases in animals. The book includes a brief description of epidemiology, mycotoxins, mycotoxicosis and fungal zoonoses, providing readers with insights into the development of veterinary…
Probiotics have been shown to promote growth, improve efficiency of feed utilization, protect host from intestinal infection and stimulate immune responses in farm animals. This book discusses how probiotics work…
Examines the process of growth in animals. The book provides the basic information on the role of various mechanisms of the body in the growth and development of the various…
Introduces the various concepts related to the veterinary field and the ones related to the field of neurotoxicity. The book also explains the subjects such as veterinary immunotoxicity and the…
Veterinary Entomology is the scientific study of arthropods, a branch of zoology, related to veterinary diseases. This book starts with the study of Ectoparasites, which include fleas, lice, ticks and…
Provides an introduction to bacteria that cause disease in animals. This book is organised by animal, focusing on small ruminants, big ruminants, pigs, dogs, fish and birds. Specific examples of…
Veterinary public health is a component of public health that focuses on the application of veterinary science to protect and improve the physical, mental and social well-being of humans. Veterinary…
Veterinary physiology includes both anatomy and physiology of an animal. In veterinary education and research, biochemistry is highly relevant to the metabolism and function of animals in health and disease…
Veterinary epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of animal health-, welfare- and production- related states or events in specified populations and the application of this study to…
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The first in a speculative detective series set in Lisbon
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The second in a speculative detective series set in Lisbon
Spatial Planning and Land-Use Management play a pivotal role in striking a balance between enhancing the quality of life for communities and addressing environmental protection and natural resource management. Additionally…
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Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence digitallyThis book explores the link between government debt and women's rights. Experts highlight how economic policies worsen gender inequalities and propose a feminist approach…
This edited collection analyzes two American presidential administrations-George W. and Barack Obama. This book gives a European point of view and contributes to the study of U.S. presidencies. Making a…
