Under det kalla kriget hade Sverige en av de större arméerna i världen. I ett skarpt läge hade landet kunnat mobilisera uppemot 800 000 soldater. Inte bara människor, bussar och lastbilar var krigsplacerade, utan hela samhället kunde gå från fred till krig på mycket kort tid. Miljontals svenskar kom genom åren att få en i förväg bestämd roll i detta väldiga krigsmaskineri. Den stora armén presenterar i detalj hur armén var organiserad, hur den var utrustad och beväpnad och hur den skulle ha fungerat i krig. Boken är inte bara en nostalgisk resa till ungdomen för flertalet svenska män över 45 år, utan även en rikt illustrerad presentation av Sveriges största projekt genom tiderna.
Anna Wahlgren; Caroline L. Jensen; Ingemar Wiklund; A. C. Collin; Sköld Markus; Petra Sandberg Holstensson; Eva Ullerud; Kristina Nordström Töyrä; Linda Hallgren; Pia Lerigon; Anna Bendréus Kinding; Fredrika Englund; Marcus Olausson; Rose Tillberg Mattsson; Susanne Järved; Camilla Linde; Hanna Nordlander; Helen Johansson; Per Wilkenson; Linus Lindkvist; Mattias Kuldkepp
På denna grund är rysliga berättelser koncentrerade till ett hus fyllt av ondska. Ett tjugotal författare inklusive skräckdrottningen Caroline L Jensen, låter rädslor kräla fram ur husgrunden, vinden eller gungan ute i trädgården. Läs ett kapitel i taget eller alla i streck, men ha gärna lamporna tända för säkerhets skull. Det har alltid legat ett hus på denna plats, säger lokalbefolkningen. Uppe på Hallandsåsen blickar gravhögar från uråldrig tid ner på det nedgångna huset precis i skogsbrynet. Här har gränsen gått i över tusen år. Först mellan folken i söder och de i norr, sedan mellan socknar och län, och under en tid även riksgränsen mellan Sverige och Danmark. I alla tider har folket i bygden fruktat huset vid åsens fot. Ändå har det lockat främlingar, så väl enstöringar och familjer, men ingen har stannat länge - utom de som aldrig någonsin kommit därifrån. På denna grund är en modern skräcksamling med allt från mörk thriller till övernaturlig skräck, från 1800-tal till nutid. Läs den nu - på egen risk.
Martha C. Nussbaum; Samuel Moyn; Maria Stepanova; Pratap Bhanu Mehta; William Deresiewicz; Alastair Macaulay; Michael Kimmage; Nicholas Lemann; Elisabeth Lasch Quinn; Philip Kitcher; Helen Vendler; David Nirenberg; Collin Channer; Andrew Motion; Aaron Fagan
Disorders related to the intervertebral disc (IVD) are common causes of morbidity and of severe life quality deterioration. IVD degeneration, although in many cases asymptomatic, is often the origin of painful neck and back diseases. In Western societies IVD related pain and disability account for enormous health care costs as a result of work absenteeism and thus lost production, disability benefits, medical and insurance expenses. Although only a small percentage of patients with disc disorders finally will undergo surgery, spinal surgery has been one of the fastest growing disciplines in the musculoskeletal field in recent years. Nevertheless, current treatment options are still a matter of controversial discussion. In particular, they hardly can restore normal spine biomechanics and prevent degeneration of adjacent tissues. While degeneration affects all areas of the IVD, the most constant and noticeable changes occur in the gel-like central part, the nucleus pulposus (NP). Recentemphasis has therefore been put in biological ways to regenerate the NP; however, there are a number of obstacles to overcome, considering the exceptional biological and biomechanical environment of this tissue. Different biological approaches such as molecular, gene, and cell based therapies have been investigated and have shown promising results in both in vitro and in vivo studies. Nonetheless, considerable hurdles still exist in their application for IVD regeneration in human patients. The choice of the cells and the choice of the cell carrier suitable for implantation pose major challenges for research and development activities. This lecture recapitulates the basics of IVD structure, function, and degeneration mechanisms. The first part reviews the recent progress in the field of disc and stem cell based regenerative approaches. In the second part, most appropriate biomaterials that have been evaluated as cell or molecule carrier to cope with degenerative disc disease are outlined. The potential and limitations of cell- and biomaterial-based treatment strategies and perspectives for future clinical applications are discussed. Table of Contents: Cell Therapy for Nucleus Pulposus Regeneration / Recent Advances in Biomaterial Based Tissue Engineering for Intervertebral Disc Regeneration
Open access. This open-access book discusses vulnerability and the protection-inclusion dilemma of including those who suffer from serious poverty, severe stigma, and structural violence in research. Co-written with representatives from indigenous peoples in South Africa and sex workers in Nairobi, the authors come down firmly on the side of inclusion. In the spirit of leaving no one behind in research, the team experimented with data collection methods that prioritize research participant needs over researcher needs. This involved foregoing the collection of personal data and community researchers being involved in all stages of the research. In the process, the term ‘vulnerability’ was illuminated across significant language barriers as it was defined by indigenous peoples and sex workers themselves. The book describes a potential alternative to exclusion from research that moves away from traditional research methods. By ensuring that the research is led by vulnerable groups for vulnerable groups, it offers an approach that fosters trust and collaboration with benefits for the community researchers, the wider community as well as research academics. Those living in low-income settings, in dire situations that are summarized with the term ‘vulnerability’ know best what their problems are and which priorities they have. To exclude them from research for their own protection is a patronizing approach which insinuates that researchers and research ethics committees know best. The team from this book have shown that minimally risky and minimally burdensome research tailored towards the needs of highly marginalized and stigmatized communities can be scientifically valuable as well as inclusive and equitable. I congratulate them. Prof. Klaus Leisinger, President Global Values Alliance, Former personal advisor to Kofi Annan on corporate responsibility
Inger Lernervall; Eva Stilling; Gunilla Eng Åbrandt; Eva-Lotta Ekelund; Hanna Ekelund; Elise Killander; Tord Eng; Peter Seipel; Elisabet Flodin; Birgitta Söderberg Thyrén; Kent E. E. Persson; Sophie Eklund; Eva Hammarström; A. C. Collin; Bie Seipel; Solweig Massin; Cecilia Hultberg
Våren 2015 utlyste Mariefreds och Gripsholms skrivargrupper en novelltävling på temat Mariefred. Sjutton noveller valdes ut och finns nu samlade i antologin ?Om ett lejon och andra berättelser från Mariefred?. I boken får du läsa om allt mellan himmel och jord. Somligt är sant och annat är osant. Somligt historiskt annat dagsaktuellt. Blev du nyfiken? Välkommen in!
Över en fika kan mycket hända. Vi umgås, jobbar, pluggar, planerar event, filosoferar och löser världsproblem. I Ariton Förlags tredje novellantologi har vi samlat 32 vardagsbetraktelser där vanliga människor gestaltas med sina funderingar och handlingar kring livets utmaningar och glädjeämnen.
A revised compilation of the best questions and answers from the bestselling Collins Quiz Books, with questions covering all levels from the easy to the brain teaser. (a) How many brothers were in America’s Kennedy family? (b) What film features Holly Golightly? (c) Who lost her heart to a starship trooper in 1978? Easily identifiable categories, including Famous People, Who Said That, Stage & Screen, Music, Sport & Leisure, Food and Drink, All our Yesterdays, The Written Word, Science & Technology, and The Written WordEasily located answersSpecial tie-break section Answers: (a) four, (b) Breakfast at Tiffany’s, (c) Sarah Brightman
The essential reference work for writers, editors and proofreaders. Well-known or well known? Affect or effect? Majorca or Mallorca? Royal Family or royal family? Spell check cannot be relied upon to help you with the trickier aspects of the English language. Even the most sophisticated writers of English will be faced with questions and problems in the quest for clear, elegant and correct writing. The new paperback edition of the Collins Dictionary for Writers and Editors answers these questions, and thousands of other usage conundrums, with a comprehensive collection of entries designed to sweep the minefield of the English language. Whether you're a writer, proofreader or editor, for books, periodicals or websites, the Collins Dictionary for Writers and Editors will be your essential reference. It contains accessible information covering everything from style and Americanization (or Americanisation), to proofreading marks and transliterations. It also includes: abbreviations and acronymsmisspellingscompound wordspluralscapitalisationapostrophestitles
Indispensable grammar support for ages 7+ , this lively handbook provides short, clear definitions of all key grammatical concepts plus lots of examples, tips on spelling, and dictionary and thesaurus work.
The only guide you’ll need to help you make that speech a success. The very thought of standing up in front of and then addressing an audience is sufficient to fill most people with blind terror, whether it’s to be a wedding speech, a work presentation or simply proposing a toast. Yet speaking effectively in public is a skill that can be learned like any other, and this guide will teach you the techniques and tips to overcome your nerves and become an effective speaker, whatever the situation. Covers all the practical techniques needed to plan, write and present any speech successfully Packed with advice and hints on speeches for a wide variety of occasions, from family gatherings to formal social or business events Contains a useful selection of quotations organised by subject and lists the different forms of address and references to where to find inspiration on the World Wide Web Checklists and practice examples help build confidence quickly If you only ever buy one book to help you make that speech, this should be it!
A highly-readable guide, and the perfect quick-reference key to the Bible as a whole. This dictionary is for anyone who wants a quick-reference guide to the Bible, and is suitable for both the general Christian reader, and students of theology, ancient history, or literature. Reflecting up-to-date scholarship, the Collins Dictionary of the Bible also incorporates innovative features such as breakdowns of the structure of each book of the Bible. Entries consist of the main people, places, customs, religious and cultural aspects, events, and institutions of the Bible. The approach to the dictionary is non-denominational, so its appeal is far-reaching – it won’t just appeal to those of the Christian faith, but to those from other religious backgrounds and those of no religious faith.
Collins Complete Guide to British Muchrooms and Toadstools allows everyone to identify mushrooms found in Britain and Ireland. The book is illustrated with beautiful photographs throughout, featuring the species you are most likely to see.
This practical and inspirational guide, in a handy sketchbook format, is aimed at the practised beginner and shows how to paint successful flowers in watercolours in just 30 minutes - ideal for the busy amateur artist.
This classic guide to the butterflies of Britain and northern Europe enters its third edition as part of the authoritative Collins Guide series. This comprehensive guide to the butterflies of Britain and Europe features over 400 species, depicting both male and female insects. Species descriptions include details on taxonomic nomenclature, distribution, flight period, variation, habitat, behaviour and life cycle. Subspecies are included where there is significant variation, and distribution maps accompany each widespread species. Illustrated by Richard Lewington, the world's leading butterfly illustrator, this is an ideal field guide for travelling naturalists and butterfly enthusiasts alike and is an essential addition to every nature lover's bookshelves.