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This edited volume explores Campylobacter species, which are some of the most important foodborne pathogens. Above all, contaminated poultry meat can cause human gastroenteritis in both developed and developing countries. The respective contributions reveal how these infections can also increase the risk of generalized paralytic diseases such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, Miller-Fisher syndrome, and Chinese paralytic syndrome. Due to their influence on the nervous system, circulatory system, and various organs, Campylobacter infections represent a serious public health concern. Campylobacter can be effectively combated by addressing the hygienic conditions in both food production and human li...
Grandmothers, mothers and daughters speak to us of their personal lives, their triumphs and achievements. Encompassing three generations, their histories give us a sampling of the rich diversity of women's life experiences in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. Introductions contextualize the stories and provide comprehensive overviews of the social, economic, political and feminist developments in the province or territory during the last century.
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The Bennetts: An Acting Family is a chronicle of one of the royal families of stage and screen. The saga begins with Richard Bennett, a small-town Indiana roughneck who grew up to be one of the bright lights of the New York stage during the early twentieth century. In time, however, Richard's fame was eclipsed by that of his daughters, Constance and Joan, who went to Hollywood in the 1920s and found major success there. Constance became the highest-paid actress of the early 1930s, earning as much as $30,000 a week in melodramas. Later she reinvented herself as a comedienne in the classic comedy Topper, with Cary Grant.. After a slow start as a blonde ingenue, Joan dyed her hair black and bec...
The first book to assess the impact of feminist criticism on comparative literature, Borderwork recharts the intellectual and institutional boundaries on that discipline and calls for the contextualization of the study of comparative literature within the areas of discourse, culture, ideology, race, and gender.
The fermented tea known as kombucha (kom-boo-cha) has been hailed as a cure-all in many parts of the world. Kombucha's popularity in North America is surging because of its great taste and contributions to wellness. Holistic health consultant Klaus Kaufmann discusses kombucha's historical and modern uses and its numerous health benefits, which include its ability to aid digestion, eliminate toxins, support the immune system, and boost energy. He also provides clear, step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips for making kombucha tea at home using a fermentation process that converts it into beneficial enzymes, acids, and vitamins. This completely revised and updated edition includes the latest information on current brews and fermenting techniques. Follow the insights and practical advice contained in this guide, and you'll discover everything you need to know to start enjoying this delicious, naturally tangy fermented beverage.