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Our increasingly toxic world is not only causing the development of hermaphroditism in polar bears and sex changes in fish, but it is also affecting human reproduction: a decrease in the age of puberty in girls, the development of genital malformations

"When we leave, we are just ordinary soldiers, sullen or cheerful, and when we arrive in the area where the front begins, we have become beasts?" Testimony of a simple German soldier in the First World War, from All Quiet on the Western Front, a pacifist novel

Every house has its secrets, but none guards them more jealously than the august residence of the Delorme family. With its sixty-seven locks and its vault where the mummified remains of a woman clutching a brick between her teeth lie, this veritable private bank has always kept its ill-gotten gains hidden from prying eyes.

This book offers: An overview of the greatest inventions in history. An introduction to the world of science, technology, and history for the general public. A critical and well-researched perspective on contemporary society. A reflection on the future.
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The essential guide to ultrasound training. While fulfilling the curriculum for the Inter-University Diploma in Gynecological and Obstetrical Ultrasound, this book allows residents in obstetrics and gynecology and radiology, as well as midwives, to progress through successive stages of learning, from the simplest to the most complex concepts. The chapters are presented clearly and concisely, providing practical solutions to real-life situations.

The food supply is incredibly abundant and varied. When it comes to nutrition, the often conflicting information and constantly evolving trends leave us perplexed. Omega-3s, fiber-enriched foods, cholesterol-free, no added sugar, sustainably sourced seafood… How do we separate fact from fiction? Whom should we believe? How do we navigate this sea of contradictory—and sometimes guilt-inducing—information?

What have been the major theories about the brain to date, and what key discoveries have led to a better understanding of it? What challenges does brain science face? How does it develop? What are its components? How does it function? What are the mechanisms of vision, hearing, taste, and pain? How does the brain control our movements? What processes enable memory?

Do you want to learn the ropes of a maintenance technician, a "computer specialist," or a PC fleet manager? Or perhaps you simply want to be able to upgrade and troubleshoot your personal PC without outside help? Comprised of practical guides with exercises and quizzes, this self-study guide will allow you to quickly master all aspects of configuring, updating, and troubleshooting Windows PCs.

Whether you are a beginner or just need a refresher, the sections of this tutorial will introduce you to the basics of Windows 10.
Checking your email, visiting your favorite websites, commenting on your friends' news on social media: all these things require your PC to be connected to the internet. Learn how to connect and how to protect your information on a public network.

Comment développer son réseau, le faire vivre, le rendre «utile» ? Le networking est essentiel pour les professionnels du conseil, qui s'appuient sur la démarche réseau pour entrer en contact avec des prospects ou fidéliser leurs clients. Ce guide pratique propose une méthode complète pour faire fructifier son réseau et éviter les impairs : 50 fiches pour réseauter efficacement : Quel retour sur investissement commercial ?