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This work is intended to teach the chemistry of the human body while showing that each subsection of chemistry is important in its own right. Boxed applications of chemical concepts highlight the important information and key terms are provided at the end of each chapte... Lees meer.

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This is the definitive history of General Electric s epic decline as told by the two Wall Street Journal reporters who covered its fall. Since its founding in 1892 GE has been more than just a corporation. For generations it was job security a solidly safe invest... Lees meer.

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Keynes always intended to write footnotes to his masterwork The General Theory which would take account of the criticisms made of it and allow him to develop and refine his ideas further. However a number of factors combined to prevent him from doing so before his d... Lees meer.

A bad general who wishes to start a war with atom bombs is foiled and reduced to the humiliating status of doorman an occupation in which he can use his uniform with all the braid.... Lees meer.

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