Poëme sur les tableaux dont l'Armée d'Italie a enrichi le muséum, et sur l'utilité morale de la peinture : lu a la séance publique de la Société philotechnique, le 20 floréal, an VI /

"Se vend à Paris, Chez Brachet ... et chez les Marchands de nouveautés ..."--Half-title verso.

The romance of history : France /

--Bertha ; or, The court of Charlemagne.--The last of the Breton kings.--The adventures of Eriland.--The man-wolf.--The king of the beggars.--The serf.--The pilgrim of Saint James.--The bondsman's feast.--The phantom fight.--The magic wand.--The rock of the fort.--The dream-girl.--The black mask ; or, the lottery of jewels.

Memoirs of the last days of Her late most gracious Majesty Caroline, Queen of Great Britain, and consort of King George the Fourth;

Lettered: Memoirs of Queen Caroline. Vol. VI. Life. Last days.

The Lyon in mourning; or, A collection of speeches, letters, journals, etc. relative to the affairs of Prince Charles Edward Stuart,

Mode of access: Internet.

The life and correspondence of Rufus King; comprising his letters, private and official, his public documents, and his speeches.

"Of this letter-press ed. 750 copies have been printed for sale."

Historie of the arrivall of Edward IV in England and the finall recouerye of his kingdomes from Henry VI A.D. M.CCCC.-LXXI,

Mode of access: Internet.

Preparation and characterization of TiO2/acid leached serpentinite tailings composites and their photocatalytic reduction of Chromium(VI)

Composite TiO2/acid leached serpentine tailings (AST) were synthesized through the hydrolysis–deposition method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energydispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and surface area measurement (BET). The XRD analysis showed that TiO2 coated on the surface of acid leached serpentine tailings was mixed crystal phases of rutile and anatase, the grain size of which is 10–30 nm. SEM, TEM, and EDS analysis exhibited that nano-TiO2 particles were deposited on the surface and internal cavities of acid leaching serpentine tailings. The XPS and FT-IR analysis demonstrated that the coating process of TiO2 on AST was a physical adsorption process. The large specific surface area, porous structure, and plentiful surface hydroxyl group of TiO2/AST composite resulted in the high adsorption capacity of Cr(VI). The experimental results demonstrated that initial concentration of Cr(VI), the amount of the catalyst, and pH greatly influenced the removal efficiency of Cr(VI). The removal kinetics of Cr(VI) at a relative low initial concentration was fitted well with Langmuir–Hinshelwood kinetics model with R2 value of about unity. The asprepared composites exhibited strong adsorption and photocatalytic capacity for the removal of Cr(VI), and the possible photocatalytic reduction mechanism was studied. The photodecomposition of Cr(VI) was as high as 95% within 2 h, and the reusability of the photocatalysis was proven.

Synthesis, structural studies and catalytic activity of dioxidomolybdenum(VI) complexes with aroylhydrazones of naphthol-derivative

Reaction of the salicylhydrazone of 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde (H2L1), anthranylhydrazone of 2hydroxy-l-naphthaldehyde (H2L2), benzoylhydrazone of 2-hydroxy-1-acetonaphthone (H2L3) and anthranylhydrazone of 2-hydroxy-1-acetonaphthone (H2L4; general abbreviation H2L) with MoO2(acac)21 afforded a series of 5- and 6- coordinate Mo(VI) complexes of the type MoO2L1-2(ROH)] where R = C2H5 (1) and CH3 (2)], and MoO2L3-4] (3 and 4). The substrate binding capacity of 1 has been demonstrated by the formation of one mononuclear mixed-ligand dioxidomolybdenum complex MoO2L1(Q)] (where Q= gamma-picoline (la)). Molecular structure of all the complexes (I, la, 2,3 and 4) is determined by X-ray crystallography, demonstrating the dibasic tridentate behavior of ligands. All the complexes show two irreversible reductive responses within the potential window -0.73 to -1.08 V, due to Movl/Mov and Mov/Mow processes. Catalytic potential of these complexes was tested for the oxidation of benzoin using 30% aqueous H2O2 as an oxidant in methanol. At least four reaction products, benzoic acid, benzaldehydedimethylacetal, methyl benzoate and benzil were obtained with the 95-99% conversion under optimized reaction conditions. Oxidative bromination of salicylaldehyde, a functional mimic of haloperoxidases, in aqueous 1-1202/KEr in the presence of HC1O4 at room temperature has also been carried out successfully. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Optimization of VI/II pressure ratio in ZnTe growth on GaAs(001) by molecular beam epitaxy

ZnTe epilayers were grown on GaAs(0 0 1) substrates by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) at different VI/II beam equivalent pressure (BEP) ratios (R-VI/II) in a wide range of 0.96-11 with constant Zn flux. Based on in situ reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED) observation, two-dimensional (2D) growth mode can be formed by increasing the R-VI/II to 2.8. The Te/Zn pressure ratios lower than 4.0 correspond to Zn-rich growth state, while the ratios over 6.4 correspond to Te-rich one. The Zn sticking coefficient at various VI/II ratios are derived by the growth rate measurement. The ZnTe epilayer grown at a R-VI/II of 6.4 displays the narrowest full-width at half-maximum (FWHM) of double-crystal X-ray rocking curve (DCXRC) for (0 0 4) reflection. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) characterization shows that the grain size enlarges drastically with the R-VI/II. The surface root-mean-square (RMS) roughness decreases firstly, attains a minimum of 1.14 nm at a R-VI/II of 4.0 and then increases at higher ratios. It is suggested that the most suitable R-VI/II be controlled between 4.0 and 6.4 in order to grow high-quality ZnTe epitaxial thin films.

Selective, peroxidase substrate based "signal-on" colorimetric assay for the detection of chromium (VI)

Due to the potentially adverse effects of the chromium (VI) on the human health and also on the environment, the quantitative determination of Cr(VI) is of particular interest. This work herein reports a facile, selective and rapid colorimetric determination of Cr(VI) based on the peroxidase substrate-2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzo-thiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS) as the color developing agent. ABTS, which was usually acted as peroxidase substrate for the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, is used here for the first time to fabricate the "signal-on" colorimetric Assay for Cr(VI).

Direct synthesis of ordered N-methylimidazolium functionalized mesoporous silica as highly efficient anion exchanger of Cr(VI)

Ordered N-methylimidazolium functionalized mesoporous silica (SBA-15) anion exchangers were directly synthesized by co-condensation of tetraethoxysilane with 1-methyl-3(triethoxysilylpropyl)imidazolium chloride. The prepared samples with rod-like morphology showed high surface areas (> 400 m(2) g(-1)), well-ordered pores (> 58 angstrom), and excellent thermal stability up to 387 degrees C. The adsorption behaviors of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution on the anion exchangers were studied using the batch method. The anion exchangers had high adsorption capacity ranging from 50.8 to 90.5 mg g(-1), over a wider pH range (1-8) than amino functionalized mesoporous silica. The adsorption rate was fast, and the maximum adsorption was obtained at pH 4.6. The adsorption data for the anion exchangers were consistent with the Langmuir isotherm equation. Most active sites of the anion exchangers were easily accessible. The mixed solution of 0.1 mol L-1 NH3 center dot H2O and 0.5 mol L-1 NH4Cl was effective desorption solution, and 95% of Cr(VI) could be desorbed.

France and the Problems of Security and Disarmament after the First World War

Jackson, Peter, 'France and the Problems of Security and Disarmament after the First World War', Journal of Strategic Studies (2006) 29(2) pp.247-280 Special Issue: Enforcing arms limits: Germany post 1919; Iraq post 1991 RAE2008

Ragweed Pollen Source Inventory for France - the Second Largest Centre of Ambrosia in Europe

France, in particular the Rhône-Alpes region, is one of the three main centres of ragweed (Ambrosia) in Europe. The aim of this study is to develop a gridded ragweed pollen source inventory for all of France that can be used in assessments, eradication plans and by atmospheric models for describing concentrations of airborne ragweed pollen. The inventory combines information about spatial variations in annual Ambrosia pollen counts, knowledge of ragweed ecology, detailed land cover information and a Digital Elevation Model. The ragweed inventory consists of a local infection level on a scale of 0–100% (where 100% is the highest plant abundance per area in the studied region) and a European infection level between 0% and 100% (where 100% relates to the highest identified plant abundance in Europe using the same methodology) that has been distributed onto the EMEP grid with 5 km × 5 km resolution. The results of this analysis showed that some of the highest mean annual ragweed pollen concentrations were recorded at Roussillon in the Rhône-Valley. This is reflected by the inventory, where the European infection level has been estimated to reach 67.70% of the most infected areas in Europe i.e. Kecskemét in central Hungary. The inventory shows that the Rhône Valley is the most heavily infected part of France. Central France is also infected, but northern and western parts of France are much less infected. The inventory can be entered into atmospheric transport models, in combination with other components such as a phenological model and a model for daily pollen release, in order to simulate the dispersion of ragweed pollen within France as well as potential long-distance transport from France to other European countries.

Formulaire manuel à l'usage d'un officier des Monnaies, probablement d'un essayeur général, du règne de François I, écrit en 1529, avec additions jusqu'en 1577.

Contient : Comptes faits pour le paiement des gages ; Renseignements sur le calendrier et spécialement la date de Pâques ; Évaluation du marc d'argent, et renseignements sur la fabrication et les essais des gros testons et autres pièces ; « Ensuyvent les noms des monnoyes [ateliers monétaires] de ce royaulme, pays et seigneuries du roy de France » ; Renseignements sur l'organisation et le personnel des monnaies ; « Lettres de maistre de monnoye », acte de François premier, concernant la monnaie de La Rochelle, 1528 ; « Serment des maistres des monnoyes » ; Déclaration des généraux maîtres des monnaies sur le fait et gouvernement des monnaies, maîtres particuliers, gardes, essayeurs et autres officiers des monnaies, sur les changeurs, affineurs et orfèvres du royaume, vers 1423 [cf. ms. franç. 18500, f. 18] ; « Gros testons. Ce qui a esté de nouvel advisé en la Chambre des Monnoyes pour le bien et (de) la continuation de l'ouvraige de gros testons », décembre 1521 (f. 57) ; « C'est le pris que l'en a donné en or et en argent au marc et à la value des monnoyes du royaume de France, depuis l'an M IIIe et VI » jusqu'au 21 juillet 1519 [cf. ms. français 18500, f. 4] ; « Cy s'ensuivent les pris que l'on a donné au marc d'argent de Paris et les monnoyes blanches et noires faictes au royaulme de France, depuis... mil IIe IIIIxx XIII » jusqu'en 1418/9 ; « S'ensuit le pris que a valu le marc d'argent, selon la Chambre des Monnoyes estant à Bourges, depuis le vingt-septiesme jour d'avril, l'an mil quatre cens et dix-huit » jusqu'en 1436 ; Valeur de la « forte monnoye », et analyse de pièces concernant le cours et la fabrication des monnaies, 1422-1521 ; « Lettres d'atache des généraulx des monnoyes pour ung office de changeur donné par le Roy », 21 mai 1529 ; Tableaux des valeurs des divisions du marc d'or fin, règles pour savoir le poids et le titre du marc d'or, etc ; Addition de la même main que ce qui précède : « Lettres d'office d'essayeur », acte de François premier, 25 septembre 1529 ; Addition d'une autre main : Lettre de Charles VI, sur les ouvrages des orfèvres de Paris, et règlement sur le métier d'orfèvrerie, 11 juillet 1379 ; Additions d'une autre main : Recueil d'actes royaux, baux, ordonnances, etc., concernant les finances. Actes de Charles VII dauphin, 1419 (f. 138 v), — et de Charles VI, 1420-1421 (f. 145 et suiv.), — et analyses d'actes de Louis XII, 1513 (f. 176), — François premier, 1532-1540 (f. 168), et 1519-1543 (f. 176), — Henri II, 1549/1550 (f. 169 v et 178 v), — Charles IX, 1561-1573 (f. 170 et 179 v), — et Henri III, 1574-1577 (f. 174 et 182)