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Master poets, ritual masters: The art of oral composition among the Rotenese of Eastern Indonesia
This is a study in oral poetic composition. It examines how oral poets compose their recitations. Specifically, it is a study of the recitations of 17 separate master poets from the Island of Rote recorded over a period of 50 years. Each of these…
Corrosion of Metals Marine Environments
This report promises to be a classic in the field of marine corrosion. The focus of this report is on actual exposure data in seawater, wherever possible, rather than simulated or theoretical experiments.
An introductory chapter describes the types…
An introductory chapter describes the types…
Introducing Foreign Models for Development :
Japanese Experience and Cooperation in the Age of New Technology
This open access book studies how foreign models of economic development can be effectively learned by and applied to today’s latecomer countries. Policy capacity and societal learning are increasingly stressed as pre-conditions for successful…
University textbook on oral mucosal diseases
This textbook is primarily intended for students of dental medicine, it can also be useful for the students of general medicine whom it can help in clinical and field practice. The term “diseases of the oral mucosa” describes a diverse group of…
Marine Biologically Active Compounds as Feed Additives
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue Marine Biologically Active Compounds as Feed Additives that was published in JMSE
Advertising as a Creative Industry: Regime of Paradoxes
At the crossroads of culture and commerce, the advertising industry is a regime of paradoxes. This book examines the place of advertising in today’s creative industries, exploring the major challenges advertisers confront as they engage with other…
Nutrition and Athletic Performance
Exercise necessitates increased energy production to match the elevated demand of physical activity, the magnitude of which varies significantly by activity, sport, and/or athletic position. While long term nutritional habitus is known to impact…
Social Mobility in Developing Countries: Concepts, Methods, and Determinants
Social mobility is the hope of economic development and the mantra of a good society. There are disagreements about what constitutes social mobility, but there is broad agreement that people should have roughly equal chances of success regardless of…
Augmented Reality for Engineering Graphics
This open access book offers a timely snapshot of Augmented Reality (AR) technology, with an emphasis on its application within the mechanical and manufacturing engineering domains, for both educational and industrial purposes. Reporting on the…