In the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, standard banking collateral like real estate or stock portfolios is often replaced by something entirely unexpected: giant wheels of cheese. For decades, local banks have accepted highly prized Parmigiano-Reggiano as hard financial collateral. Because true Parmesan takes up to three years to age, dairy farmers face a massive liquidity gap. To solve this, banks built specialized, climate-controlled vaults to hold hundreds of thousands of cheese wheels, treating the maturing dairy exactly like appreciating gold bars while issuing immediate cash loans to the farmers. This book breaks down the mechanics of this highly localized, bizarre financial ecosystem. It explores how banks evaluate the risk of biological assets, manage spoilage, and physically secure a highly edible commodity. Uncover the hidden intersections between centuries-old agricultural traditions and modern liquidity management, and learn how regional economies engineer brilliant solutions to survive rigid global financial systems.
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Eine der größten Rätselfragen in der Kosmologie ist die nach dem Wesen und dem Ursprung der Dunklem Materie. Stiller glaubt nun, das Problem tatsächlich gelöst zu haben. Seine These: Die Dunkle Materie ist nur angenommen worden, weil man die Bewegungsgesetze der Spiralgalaxien nicht verstanden hat... Die hier vorgelegte Arbeit versucht den schlüssigen Beweis dafür zu erbringen. Bei der Dunklen Materie handelt es sich um Neutralen Wasserstoff und Helium, also um Urmaterie, die sich in der Verlängerung der stellaren Scheibe um die stellare Scheibe herum befindet, also in der Fortsetzung der Warps.
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'A unique and funny writer with a true understanding of what it takes to make it as an elite cyclist' Chris Boardman 'As if Bill Bryson had taken to two wheels' Financial Times 'Hutchinson proves as good a writer as he is rider - congenial, funny and insightful' Guardian 'Michael Hutchinson takes an inhuman sport and makes it deliciously, wonderfully, wickedly human' Ned Boulting Further sees former professional cyclist Michael Hutchinson immerse himself in the world of ultra-distance bike racing. Speaking to some of the best athletes in the world, as well as sports scientists, psychologists and nutritionists, he discovers what some of the toughest events in sport demand - both physically and mentally. He experiences hallucinations, emotional meltdowns and a depth of physical exhaustion he never thought possible. But he also bears witness to the profound pleasures of the long ride - the joy of crossing a continent under your own power, and the wonders of discovering what you're truly capable of. And as he takes on one of the hardest events in the cycling calendar, he might just find out for himself the miseries and the glories of going all the way to the edge, and maybe just a little bit further...
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Steam-ships is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution, mechanics, and impact of steam-powered vessels, authored by Robert Henry Thurston. This detailed volume delves into the history and development of steam navigation, tracing its origins from early experimental models to the grand transatlantic liners that revolutionized global travel and commerce. The book meticulously examines the principles of steam propulsion, the design and construction of steam engines, and the technological advancements that enabled ships to traverse vast oceans with unprecedented speed and reliability. Thurston provides vivid descriptions of pioneering inventors and engineers, such as James Watt and Robert Fulton, whose innovations laid the foundation for the steamship era. The narrative covers significant milestones, including the launch of the first practical steamships, the challenges faced in adapting steam power to maritime use, and the fierce competition between paddle wheels and screw propellers. Readers are introduced to iconic vessels like the SS Great Eastern and the SS Savannah, whose voyages marked turning points in maritime history. Beyond technical details, Steam-ships offers insights into the social and economic transformations brought about by steam navigation. The book discusses how steamships facilitated international trade, migration, and cultural exchange, shrinking the world and connecting distant continents. It also addresses the impact on naval warfare, with steam-powered warships altering the balance of power at sea. Richly illustrated with diagrams and engravings, Steam-ships serves as both an educational resource and a tribute to human ingenuity. Thurston’s engaging prose makes complex engineering concepts accessible to general readers, while his thorough research ensures the book’s value to historians and maritime enthusiasts alike. Whether recounting dramatic ocean crossings or explaining the inner workings of a marine engine, Steam-ships captures the spirit of an era defined by innovation and adventure on the high seas.
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Synthetic Men of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs - Synthetic Men of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the ninth of his Barsoom series. It was first published in the magazine Argosy Weekly in six parts in early 1939. The first complete edition of the novel was published in 1940 by Edgar Rice Burroughs,This is the ninth book in the Barsoom series. With a brand new character as its protagonist: Vor Daj, a padwar (warrior) from Helium, John Carter, mighty Warlord of Mars, rides to new and terrifying adventures. Captured by deadly warriors mounted on huge birds he is taken to the city of Morbus. There he meets Ras Thavas, evil genius and master surgeon. A man who has succeeded in his nightmare wish of creating life in his own beings - creatures that ultimately rebel and threaten the lives of Ras Thavas, of John Carter and all of Mars.No 9 in the Barsoom series.
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Auf dem Weg zum 30. Jubiläum des ersten präsentablen Textes meiner Karriere als "geheimer Lyriker" erstand in meinem Kopf spontan am 01.03.2016 die Idee, die sich im ersten Text des Zyklus manifestiert: ein Text pro Tag. Zugegebener Maßen ist nicht jeden Tag ein Text entstanden — an manchen Tagen flossen die Worte, flüssigem Helium gleich, kaum zu bremsen, in alle Winkel des Seins kriechend und die zu füllende Fläche überschwemmend, an anderen stolperten sie ungelenk über die Häkchen ihrer Buchstaben. Die Qualität der Texte wird sich erst mit etwas Abstand erweisen — die Hoffnung, dass die unterjährige sowie bis zur Drucklegung im Laufe von sechs Monaten erfolgte Qualitätskontrolle ausreichend war, besteht dennoch. In den niedergelegten Worten bilden sich Gedanken zu den kleinen und großen Ereignissen des Tages, zu Gesehenem und Gehörtem, zu Ängsten und zu Sorgen ab, so dass man den vorgelegten Band mit einigem Recht ein "lyrisches Tagebuch" nennen könnte. Nun also übergebe ich dem geneigten Leser ein Jahr Gedanken, Stimmungen, Herzblut und Grauen aus den Untiefen des Menschseins — befördert durch schwarze Zeichen auf reinem Weiß — widerspiegelnd eine Realität, oft ein vielfaches dunkler und verwirrender, als Worte es zu sagen vermögen. Und doch so vielfältig — ganz wie das Leben selbst.
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The wheels on the bus go round and round all day long! Toddlers will love joining in with their favourite nursery rhyme as the busy little bus goes on an exciting journey. Perfect for parent and child to read aloud together, the bright and colourful pictures of the funny animals and the big red bus will engage young children as they enjoy singing along to this popular nursery rhyme.
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Full of the warmth and excitement of growing up in the 1950s, awakening nostalgia for times that seemed cosy and carefree with families at last enjoying peacetime, this book is packed with the experience of school days, playtime, holidays, toys, games, clubs and hobbies conjuring up the genuine atmosphere of a bygone era. As the decade progressed, rationing ended and children's pocket money was spent on goodies like Chocstix, Spangles, Wagon Wheels and Fry's Five Boys. Television brought Bill and Ben, The Adventures of Robin Hood and, for teenagers, The Six-Five Special, along with coffee bars and rock 'n' roll. This book opens a window on an exciting period of optimism, when anything seemed possible, described by the children and teenagers who experienced it. Liverpool's traditional sense of community, strengthened by the war years, provided a secure background from which children and teenagers could welcome a second Elizabethan era.
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