Closing the Gap in a Generation

Closing the Gap in a Generation
Author: WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9241563702

Social justice is a matter of life and death. It affects the way people live, their consequent chance of illness, and their risk of premature death. We watch in wonder as life expectancy and good health continue to increase in parts of the world and in alarm as they fail to improve in others.

UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. I, Abridged Edition

UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. I, Abridged Edition
Author: Jacqueline Ki-Zerbo
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1990
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520066960

"This volume covers the period from the end of the Neolithic era to the beginning of the seventh century of our era. This lengthy period includes the civilization of Ancient Egypt, the history of Nubia, Ethiopia, North Africa and the Sahara, as well as of the other regions of the continent and its islands."--Publisher's description

Bien vieillir sans médicaments dès 40 ans (Nouvelle édition) La méthode efficace pour prendre soin de votre capital santé

Bien vieillir sans médicaments dès 40 ans (Nouvelle édition) La méthode efficace pour prendre soin de votre capital santé
Author: Christophe de Jaeger
Publisher: Cherche Midi
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2024-06-06
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 2749179580

La méthode efficace pour prendre soin de son capital santé Vieillir en bonne santé, sans médicaments, et le plus longtemps possible ? Cette aspiration, largement partagée, se heurte souvent à une méconnaissance de son corps, de ses faiblesses et de ses forces. S'appuyant sur son expérience de médecin et de chercheur, le Dr Christophe de Jaeger propose une méthode simple et complète pour prendre soin de soi au bon moment. La lutte contre les effets négatifs du vieillissement, qui concernait surtout les jeunes retraités, intéresse désormais les générations moins âgées, notamment à partir de 40 ans. Bien plus que de simples conseils nutritifs ou sportifs, Bien vieillir sans médicaments dès 40 ans permet à chacun de devenir un acteur de sa santé et de traverser les âges en toute sérénité. Cela grâce à des conseils basés sur les progrès des sciences de la longévité, adaptés à chaque situation.

Oogenesis

Oogenesis
Author: Marie-Helene Verlhac
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2010-03-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780470687987

Oogenesis - the process by which female germ cells develop into mature eggs, or ova - is a complex process involving many important elements of developmental and cellular biology: from cell-cell interactions, complex signalling cascades, specialized cell cycles and cytoskeleton organization. Oocytes from various species (including clam, starfish, xenopus and mouse) are excellent model systems to study the biochemistry of cell division with important implications for basic and clinical research. This book describes the entire process of oogenesis in chronological order with contributions from leading international researchers and chapters covering medical and ethical considerations in oogenic biology. Topics include sex determination and gonadal development, control of meiotic chromosome pairing and homologous recombination, control of meiotic divisions and the remodelling of the oocyte into a totipotent zygote as well as medically-assisted reproduction. This volume is an essential resource for all students, researchers and clinicians in developmental and reproductive biology. Key features: Reaches beyond the study of simply meiosis to cover all aspects of oogenesis Synthesizes recent advances in the field, drawing on studies from different model species Chapter sequence designed to follow the time line in vivo Written by an international panel of expert researchers

Incubus Dreams

Incubus Dreams
Author: Laurell K. Hamilton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 753
Release: 2005-09-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101146680

Vampire hunter Anita Blake finds her life is more complicated than ever, caught as she is between her obligations to the living-and the undead.

Advanced French Grammar

Advanced French Grammar
Author: Monique L'Huillier
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 722
Release: 1999-06-17
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780521484251

This 1999 reference grammar, written for advanced students of French, their teachers, and others who want a better understanding of the French language, combines the best of modern and traditional approaches. Its objective is not only practical mastery of the language, but familiarity with its structure. Taking into account modern linguistic research, Advanced French Grammar approaches the French language primarily through the study of syntactic structures, but without excessive emphasis on formalism. It provides a generous number of examples, based on the author's own experience of teaching French to English-speakers, to help the student to understand the different meanings of apparently similar syntactic alternatives. The norms of 'correct expression' are given together with current usage and deviations, and appendixes provide information on the 1990 spelling reforms and on numbers. A substantial index of French and English words and of topics provides easy access to the text itself.

Practice Make Perfect French Vocabulary

Practice Make Perfect French Vocabulary
Author: Eliane Kurbegov
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2011-09-02
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0071762434

Master the words and phrases necessary for handling everyday situations Practice Makes Perfect: French Vocabulary helps you develop your vocabulary by providing practice in word-building and encouraging you to analyze new words for an ever-increasing vocabulary. Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for an increasing vocabulary, you are able to perfect your new words with plenty of exercises and gain the confidence to communicate well in French. Practice Makes Perfect: French Vocabulary offers you: More than 120 exercises Concise grammatical explanations A new chapter on contemporary vocabulary An answer key to gauge your comprehension With help from this book, you can easily speak or write in French about: Different occupations and jobs * French holidays and traditions * Taking the train * Growing your own garden * Where it hurts on your body * Your house * Your family and friends * What you studied in school * Your favorite TV show * Your family's background . . . and much more!

500 French Verbs For Dummies

500 French Verbs For Dummies
Author: Zoe Erotopoulos
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1204
Release: 2013-07-12
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1118612744

Vexed by French verbs? Fear no more! In 500 French Verbs For Dummies, beginning French language learners can find a quick reference for verbs in the basic present tenses. More advanced French speakers can utilize this book to learn more complex verb tenses and conjugations as well as advanced verbs with irregular endings. One page for each of the 500 most commonly used verbs in the French language —alphabetically arranged and numbered for easy reference Special designation of the 50 most essential French verbs A summary of basic French grammar that includes verb tenses and moods An explanation of verb conjugation—the seven simple and seven compound tenses, as well as the imperative The accompanying CD-ROM includes flash cards and multiple choice questions with audio for practicing French verb conjugations and pronunciation 500 French Verbs For Dummies is beneficial for students, travelers, professionals, and life-long learners who need a reference to the intricacies of French verb usage.

Vulnerable

Vulnerable
Author: Colleen M. Flood
Publisher: University of Ottawa Press
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2020-07-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 077663643X

The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, has infected people in 212 countries so far and on every continent except Antarctica. Vast changes to our home lives, social interactions, government functioning and relations between countries have swept the world in a few months and are difficult to hold in one’s mind at one time. That is why a collaborative effort such as this edited, multidisciplinary collection is needed. This book confronts the vulnerabilities and interconnectedness made visible by the pandemic and its consequences, along with the legal, ethical and policy responses. These include vulnerabilities for people who have been harmed or will be harmed by the virus directly and those harmed by measures taken to slow its relentless march; vulnerabilities exposed in our institutions, governance and legal structures; and vulnerabilities in other countries and at the global level where persistent injustices harm us all. Hopefully, COVID-19 will forces us to deeply reflect on how we govern and our policy priorities; to focus preparedness, precaution, and recovery to include all, not just some. Published in English with some chapters in French.