Gunchu Randhawa Boeken

It's a perfect day in the park, but there's something that doesn't belong ... When a gust of wind sends all the forgotten things tumbling and twisting and twirling down onto the beach, the hungry waves swallow them into the ocean! Follow a discarded face mask as it journeys beneath the waves, through beautiful reefs and the depths of the Great Garbage Patch. Throughout Into the Ocean, nature simply assumes that litter 'belongs'. It becomes a'perfect' addition to a nest, a 'favorite' food and an accepted addition to the natural environment. Only humans can know the dangers of littering and only we can assume the responsibility to stop plastic pollution and help clean up our shared planet. Purposefully written for read-aloud story-telling Non-fiction final spread for parents and educators with interesting facts Demonstrates our responsibility to help care for the natural environment Raises awareness of environmental issues Discusses universal themes of belonging

From twisted towers to grassy rooftops come on a journey through some of the world's most inspired modern structures. Discover how sustainable design is shaping urban futures and how past events have reshaped design for our safety. Tour a futuristic city and discover a clever desert oasis.

From the clifftop Quarantine Station to the most beautiful mausoleum in the world, come on a journey through some of the world's most interesting historical structures. Discover the real story behind Transylvania's most famous castle then venture to the canal city of Amsterdam or visit Vatican City.

From ancient fish traps to colossal amphitheaters, come on a journey through some of the world's most ancient structures. Discover the secrets of Stonehenge and the treasures of the Pyramids, then walk the Great Wall of China and meet the Terracotta Warriors.

Discover an egg-shaped building - or is it an illusion? - a giant steel nest and a house with a waterfall falling right through its middle! Explore some of the most unusual structures in the world, then meet the architects that inspired these amazing creations.

Aimed principally at those on the 'new' medical curriculum, this textbook on the respiratory system covers the structure and function of the system and its major diseases. It offers integrated coverage of the structure, function and major diseases of the respiratory system. The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today's systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout. Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The Respiratory System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases. Introduction Structure and function of the respiratory system Elastic properties of the respiratory system Airflow and resistance in the respiratory system Pulmonary Ventilation Diffusion of Gases between air and blood The Pulmonary Circulation Carriage of gases by the blood and acid/base balance Nervous control of breathing Chemical control of breathing Lung function tests Systems of the Body Series: The Renal System The Musculoskeletal System The Nervous System The Digestive System The Endocrine System The Respiratory System The Cardiovascular System