Peter J. Davies Bücher

Auf den Straßen der Welt sind Frontlenker und Haubenschnauzer unterwegs, Zwei- und Viertakter, Diesel- und Elektromotoren, Schwergewichte mit zwei, vier, sechs und noch mehr Achsen. Wie sie alle heißen, woher sie kommen und wann sie auf die Räder gestellt wurden, zeigt jetzt diese internationale Lastwagen-Revue. Sie porträtiert die Großserienfabrikate ebenso wie viele Kleinserien und Prototypen – mit seltenen historischen Bildern, Tabellen und präzisen Angaben.

The essence of this distinctive book lies in its detailed medical history of Mozart, meticulously compiled from varied and surprising sources. The author, a British physician with expertise in internal medicine, expands on his previous research regarding Mozart's final illness and death, providing a comprehensive account of the ailments that contributed to the composer's early demise. After reading, one is left to ponder not why Mozart died young, but how he managed to live as long as he did. The author proposes unexpected medical explanations for some of Mozart's peculiar behaviors, which are likely to intrigue scholars. This work offers a rich understanding of Mozart's character, examining the interplay of his physical, mental, and spiritual health on his creativity. It presents a nuanced view of Mozart as a human being, viewed through both contemporary and historical lenses. The volume details all known illnesses and discusses the controversial theories surrounding his premature death, effectively debunking poisoning claims. Additionally, it explores Mozart's family dynamics, particularly his father's influence, and addresses myths surrounding the composer. The book also includes insights into Mozart's financial struggles and recent research on his skull and death mask. With a comprehensive bibliography and glossary, it appeals to both nonspecialist and academic audiences in medicine, psychology, and music, making it a valu

"Plant hormones play a crucial role in controlling the way in which plants grow and develop. While metabolism provides the power and building blocks for plant life, it is the hormones that regulate the speed of growth of the individual parts and integrate them to produce the form that we recognize as a plant. This book is a description of these natural chemicals: how they are synthesized and metabolized, how they act at both the organismal and molecular levels, how we measure them, a description of some of the roles they play in regulating plant growth and development, and the prospects for the genetic engineering of hormone levels or responses in crop plants." -- WEBSITE

The history of the origins and evolution of trucks and trucking is explained in detail, from the early pioneers to today's modern load carries and juggernauts.