First published in 1885, "The Purple Land" is a novel by Argentinian naturalist and author William Henry Hudson. It tells the story of a young Englishman called Richard Lamb who elopes with a teenage Argentinian girl to Uruguay. Once there, Lamb sets off to find work, but instead finds himself at the centre of an epic adventure. This exciting and beautifully-written page-turner is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Hudson's wonderful work, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. William Henry Hudson (1841 - 1922) was an Argentinian ...

Aquatic environments get contaminated with pesticide and heavy metal residues that causes water pollution.The excessive use of pesticides in agriculture has sparkled the interest of scientists in investigating the harmful effects of these compounds. The present study evaluates the pesticides Atrazine and Roundup (glyphosate) on biochemical and molecular aspects of Biomphalaria alexandrina snails, also to evaluate the pesticides Malathion and Deltamethrin on biological and biochemical parameters of Helisoma duryi snails.also the effect of aluminum chloride ...

For aeons uncounted, the Tier protected the world of Ahlysim. And then, they did not. Three thousand cycles have enshrouded their deeds in the fog of myth, for there was no explaining the gap where once stood their nation. Until now. Alessandra awakens to find a world bereft of the gentle guidance her people once provided, her near immortal sister now her only anchor to this world. Tasked by their goddess, only Alessandra and Liassa can rebuild their people. Setting forth into a world that is no longer familiar, they discover that ...

'p''When (Donald) Trump announced his intentions to run for president, many of the “experts” simply laughed. As the result of being so certain that this “carnival barker” (the words of others), was merely seeking yet more publicity, his “intentions” were simply and summarily dismissed by the “experts.” Early on, Karl Rove was asked about the Trump candidacy and Rove’s response was “Ignore him.” Ed Rollins commented early on that Trump was “not a viable candidate.”''/p' 'p'Yet he ...

This work surveys a wide spread of old rites, practised during initiations, puberty, marriages, burials, and other major events of life. Relying on ornamental artwork on pottery and on ancient inscriptions and literature, the author examines, among other topics, Old Testament terms for "dancing," and forms of musical accompaniment in the time of the Hebrews; the sacred processional dance, performed by Hittites, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and other peoples; the ritual dance around sacred objects; and sacred dances performed during harvests and other festivals. ...

One touch will prove fatal. Caleb is dark, hot, and commanding in human form. As a dragon, he’s a force to be reckoned with. When he witnesses the slave Lileta being beaten by his Overlord Odage, he nearly comes unglued. Without understanding why, he asks to take Lileta as his own, but soon realizes his longing is more than an attraction to a beautiful woman. In a sick twist of fate, the gods have given him a demon as his mate—one he can never touch unless he wishes his own death. His only choice is to grant her freedom. Abducted as a teen ...

Tucker is adopted into a loving home after spending most of his life in foster care, where he always needed to compete with larger dogs for attention. Now he is the star of the household and lives the life every dog dreams of – belly rubs, a spacious yard, a warm bed, and his very own delicious bone to chew. Then suddenly, to Tucker’s surprise, Zoey is adopted into the family. She is a bold and curious Chihuahua who takes an intense interest in the bone Tucker cherishes so very much.  Tucker will do whatever it takes to keep his new little ...

Le complicanze sono comuni e sostanziali nelle protesi fisse in metallo-ceramica, nonostante il loro successo a lungo termine. Tenendo conto della scarsità di tali dati a livello locale, si è voluto riportare i dati relativi alle complicanze di queste protesi. Le corone e i ponti nell'arcata mascellare e nei lati posteriori di entrambe le arcate hanno presentato un maggior numero di complicazioni. Le complicazioni nelle corone sono comparse prima rispetto ai ponti. In generale, la sede di montaggio ha avuto un'influenza predominante sulla segnalazione ...

The Orange Book - Ode to Pleasure, is the third book of artist and thinker Helene Lundbye Petersen's artwork, Colour Spectrum of 11 Spaces. Divided into eleven calligraphic manuscripts, the original handwritten pages explore the complexities of contemporary life. Each book represents a space of genuine questioning, seeking new perspectives on essential aspects of our existence. Five of the books within the Colour Spectrum form the series A Mythology on our Current Condition of Life. Through their dramatic narratives and use of visual language, myths have ...