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Free Download The Central Middle Ages (Short Oxford History of Europe) edited by Daniel Power
English | December 24, 2005 | ISBN: 0199253129, 0199253110 | True EPUB/PDF | 304 pages | 3.98/4.2 MB
The period from the late tenth to the early fourteenth centuries was one of the most dynamic in European history. Latin Christendom found a new confidence which has left its mark upon the landscape in the form of the great cathedrals and castles, while thousands of new towns and villages were founded. The continent was carved up into dynastic kingdoms and principalities from which the European state system would evolve. An age of great religious enthusiasm, it developed a darker side in the form of the Crusades and the persecution of heretics and Jews.

Free Download Tumors of the Central Nervous System, Volume 2: Gliomas: Glioblastoma (Part 2) By M.A. Hayat (auth.), M.A. Hayat (eds.)
2011 | 458 Pages | ISBN: 9400706170 | PDF | 14 MB
Advantages and limitations of biomarkers in gliomagenesis are described. Molecular subtypes of gliomas are detailed. The role played by TP53 gene mutation in the deadliest brain tumor, glioblastoma multiforme, is pointed out. The role of mutations of IDH1 and IDH2, and isocitrate dehydrogenases in malignant gliomas are presented. Metabolic differences in different regions of the glioma tumor are clarified. Various types of imaging modalities, including PET and SPECT, to diagnose gliomas in general and glioblastoma in particular in patients are explained in detail. Both low-grade and high-grade gliomas are discussed. Conventional as well as fluorescent-guided resection techniques for high-grade, recurrent malignant gliomas are detailed. Impact of resection extent on outcomes in patients with high-grade gliomas is clarified. The advantage of the use of intraoperative low-field MRI in glioma surgery is explained.

Free Download The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope by José Andrés, World Central Kitchen, Sam Chapple-Sokol
English | September 12, 2023 | ISBN: 0593579070 | 304 pages | MOBI | 93 Mb
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A captivating collection of stories and recipes from renowned chefs, local cooks, and celebrity friends of José Andrés’s beloved nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK), which feeds communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises; with a foreword from Stephen Colbert.

Free Download Business Related Services in Central and Eastern Europe: A Cross Country Approach By Eva Kigyóssy-Schmidt Ph.D. (auth.), Eva Kigyóssy-Schmidt (eds.)
2002 | 262 Pages | ISBN: 3824406195 | PDF | 6 MB
Because of the unreliability or the complete lack of statistical data a comprehensive analysis of the economic and social changes in Central and Eastern Europe is nearly impossible. However, since the beginning of the economic transition numerous new types of business services have been established and it can be assumed that their development and their impact are an indication of the success or the failure of the ongoing transformation processes. The focus of this book is on the examination of specific procedures for the collection and evaluation of information concerning business related services in Central and Eastern economies. Experts from formerly planned economies and, for reasons of comparison, from Ireland analyse and assess the state of selected business services and formulate policy recommendations for the acceleration of the restructuring process.

Free Download Landscapes and Landforms of the Central Sahara
English | 2023 | ISBN: 3031471598 | 231 Pages | PDF (True) | 22 MB
The Central Sahara region consists of Libya, Algeria, Mali, Niger and Chad, countries that share similar landscape histories and common landscape traits, including massifs, sand seas, paleowater features and large depressions. Furthermore, human settlement of this region goes hand-in-hand with climate and environmental changes and landscape evolution during the Holocene and earlier; hence, Central Saharan landscapes and landforms provide valuable insights into landscape-human relationships over long timescales.

Free Download Walter Karp, "Central Park"
English | 2014 | ASIN: B00NHOD8OQ | EPUB | pages: 18 | 2.8 mb
New York’s Central Park has captured the hearts of nature lovers the world over. Yet its meadows, brooks, and glens are man-made – and the man who made them was Frederick Law Olmstead. Here, in this short-form book by award-winning historian and journalist Walter Karp, is its surprising and seldom-told story.

Free Download Barry Eichengreen, "The Spread of the Modern Central Bank and Global Cooperation: 1919-1939 "
English | ISBN: 1009367544 | 2023 | 350 pages | PDF | 3 MB
Central banks were not always as ubiquitous as they are today. Their functions were circumscribed, their mandates ambiguous, and their allegiances once divided. The inter-war period saw the establishment of twenty-eight new central banks – most in what are now called emerging markets and developing economies. The Emergence of the Modern Central Bank and Global Cooperation provides a new account of their experience, explaining how these new institutions were established and how doctrinal knowledge was transferred. Combining synthetic analysis with national case studies, this book shows how institutional design and monetary practice were shaped by international organizations and leading central banks, which attached conditions to stabilization loans and dispatched ‘money doctors.’ It highlights how many of these arrangements fell through when central bank independence and the gold standard collapsed.

Free Download Yaman Kouli, "The Middle-Income Trap in Central and Eastern Europe: Causes, Consequences and Strategies in Post-Communist Countries "
English | ISBN: 180539181X | 2023 | 322 pages | PDF | 4 MB
Since the 1990s, the economic development of Central and Eastern Europe has maintained high economic growth rates, seemingly leading to an era of prosperity. This very positive vision of future economic success, linked to current political backlash and a long history of economic adversity, is a thin veil of the economic "way west" for so-called transition countries. The Middle-Income Trap in Central and Eastern Europe examines the reality of the diminishing marginal utility of further international investments alongside the pitfalls of higher government spending to cultivate innovation which ultimately makes foreign capital less attractive. In this volume authors from diverse disciplinary perspectives reflect on current debates surrounding the developmental bottlenecks in East-Central Europe. Their common goal is to analyze the manner of socio-economic transformation, question of the relevance and impact of the "middle-income trap" and identify possible ways to escape it.

Free Download Robin Esrock, "The Great Central Canada Bucket List: One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences"
English | 2015 | ISBN: 1459729684 | EPUB | pages: 144 | 2.7 mb
Most Canadians think of travel as a way to escape the snow, cold, and dreary winter skies. But Robin Esrock loves all that the provinces of Ontario and Quebec have to offer visitors, and so will you! The Great Central Canada Bucket List highlights the best travel experiences to be had in the heart of Canada.

Free Download Olga Alinda Spaiser, "The European Union’s Influence in Central Asia: Geopolitical Challenges and Responses "
English | ISBN: 1498542239 | 2018 | 270 pages | EPUB | 1463 KB
Unknown yet highly strategic, Central Asia attracts the interest of major global powers due to its vast energy resources and crucial geographic position. Russia, China, and the European Union view this region as an indispensable springboard to enhance their political and economic influence on the Eurasian landmass. Thus, facing strong competition and working on low budget, the EU is attempting to establish itself as a relevant and influential actor in an environment in which its leadership role is far from certain. Unlike in other post-communist regions, the EU is not able to rely on the attractiveness of its political models, and risks being marginalized by other global powers. The crucial question then is: How does the EU exert influence in such a challenging geopolitical context? Which strategies does the EU apply to be an actor who counts? Through an analysis of the EU’s discourse, instruments, and the reception of its policies in Central Asia, this study argues that the EU consciously takes the position of a second-tier actor who acts as a "consultant" and projects a picture of itself as an honest broker with no geopolitical agenda. The EU’s influence is confined to niche domains in the security sphere that are nevertheless important for the regional security. The EU is not a great power in the region nor is it willing to become one. It does, however, have comparative advantages in being perceived as inoffensive and for occupying areas that are neglected by the other actors, such as governance and water security.