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Unrivalled in its breadth and depth, this 11-volume encyclopedia provides both an easy introduction to all topics related to modern electrochemistry as well as a comprehensive overview of the subject.
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Key Thinkers for the Information Society provides an introduction to some important social theorists whose work has considerable relevance to today's 'brave new world' of information and communication
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Gorsuch seeks to provide a thoughtful introduction to relating spirituality and psychology in a postmodern era. Psychology provides an empirical base for many of the discussions. In addition he develo
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Written for networking professionals, this text is an introduction to the Internet routers and operating systems that are part of the Juniper Networks product line. After discussing the company's edu
Civic Republicanism is a valuable critical introduction to one of the most important topics in political philosophy. In this book, Iseult Honohan presents an authoritative and accessible account of ci
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