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Page 47
... mean many different things . Clouds mean rain , a falling barometer means that a storm is coming , a twister in the sky means an approach- ing tornado — that is , the one is a sign of the other ; these relations exist in nature and were ...
... mean many different things . Clouds mean rain , a falling barometer means that a storm is coming , a twister in the sky means an approach- ing tornado — that is , the one is a sign of the other ; these relations exist in nature and were ...
Page 310
... means of heat transport - con- duction - decisively outweighs the other means , radiation and convection . For that reason the thermal balance is such that very different conditions appear by day and by night . During the day , the ...
... means of heat transport - con- duction - decisively outweighs the other means , radiation and convection . For that reason the thermal balance is such that very different conditions appear by day and by night . During the day , the ...
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... means ( such as coitus interruptus or the rhythm method ) . ( 2 ) Man can achieve adequate numerical and eugenic control simply by indi- vidual , voluntary use of all medically acceptable contra- ceptives and techniques of abortion ...
... means ( such as coitus interruptus or the rhythm method ) . ( 2 ) Man can achieve adequate numerical and eugenic control simply by indi- vidual , voluntary use of all medically acceptable contra- ceptives and techniques of abortion ...
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