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Encyclopedic Dictionary of Marketing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Littler, Dale / Lewis, Barbara R., PUBLISHER: Blackwell Publishers, ong>Theong>" Dictionary" has been carefully designed to give both ong>theong> expert and ong>theong> newcomer overviews and succinct presentations of ong>theong> most important traditional and contemporary issues in marketing.

Changing Ecosystems: Effects of Global Warming

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Casper, Julie Kerr, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, Changing Ecosystems looks at this serious issue and ong>theong> far-reaching effects it is having right now, and will have in ong>theong> future, on every ecosystem on Earth. It is crucial that readers understand ong>theong> relevant issues now so ong>theong>y can prevent this problem before it is too late and many species and habitats are gone forever. By discussing ong>theong> effects of global warming on ecosystems, this new volume enlightens students on ong>theong> many ways ong>theong>y can become more eco-responsible now and in ong>theong> future.

The Gulf of Mexico: A Treasury of Resources in the American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gore, Robert H., PUBLISHER: Pineapple Press (FL), - Only book available on this great body of water - Synopsis of ong>theong> history, geology, geography, oceanography, biology, ecology, and economics of ong>theong> Gulf - Traces ong>theong> economic use of ong>theong> Gulf from ong>theong> Mayans to present-day offshore oil companies - Explores every discrete ecological community in ong>theong> Gulf - For those who live or vacation on ong>theong> Gulf and wants to know ong>theong> full story of ong>theong>ir watery backyard

Atlas of Genitourinary Oncology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Movsas, Benjamin / Hudes, Gary / Olsson, Carl, PUBLISHER: W.B. Saunders Company, This atlas presents ong>theong> key concepts of genitourinary oncology in a highly accessible, visual format. It covers all ong>theong> major primary sites encompassed by this vast discipline, including ong>theong> prostate, bladder, kidneys, and testes. Readers will find classic diagnostic images from ong>theong> personal collections of expert contributors, simple diagrams of molecular biology concepts, and algorithmic presentations of treatment strategies, results, and complications.

The World Almanac and Book of Facts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Janssen, Sarah, PUBLISHER: World Almanac Books, "ong>Theong> World Almanac(r) and Book of ong>Factsong>" is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 80 million copies sold. Published annually since , this compendium of information is ong>theong> authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by ong>Theong> Wall Street Journal, "ong>Theong> World Almanac(r)" contains thousands of ong>factsong> that are unavailable publicly elsewhere in fact, it has been featured as a category on Jeopardy and is routinely used as a go-to, all-encompassing guide for aspiring game show contestants. ong>Theong> edition of "ong>Theong> World Almanac(r) and Book of ong>Factsong>" will answer all of your trivia questions(r) from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.

The Cambridge Companion to the Philosophy of Biology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ruse, Michael / Hull, David L., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, ong>Theong> philosophy of biology is one of ong>theong> most exciting new areas in ong>theong> field of philosophy and one that is attracting much attention from working scientists. This Companion, edited by two of ong>theong> founders of ong>theong> field, includes newly commissioned essays by senior scholars and up-and-coming younger scholars who collectively examine ong>theong> main areas of ong>theong> subject - ong>theong> nature of evolutionary ong>theong>ory, classification, teleology and function, ecology, and ong>theong> problematic relationship between biology and religion, among oong>theong>r topics. Up-to-date and comprehensive in its coverage, this unique volume will be of interest not only to professional philosophers but also to students in ong>theong> humanities and researchers in ong>theong> life sciences and related areas of inquiry.

Flow Cytometry: Advanced Research and Clinical Applications,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yen / Yen, Yen / Yen, Andrew, PUBLISHER: CRC Press, ong>Theong> current technology and its applications in flow cytometry are presented in this comprehensive reference work. Described in explicit detail are ong>theong> instrumentation and its components, and applications of ong>theong> technology in cell biology, immunology, pharmacology, genetics, hematology and clinical medicine. Methods for data analysis, including both hardware and software, and explicit experimental techniques for making specific measurements are presented. Material is divided by topic into two volumes: Volume I covers instrumentation, genetics, and cell structure; Volume II contains material on cell function studies by flow cytometry. This reference is essential for both ong>theong> novice and ong>theong> experienced investigator using flow cytometry in research, and for students of cell biology, biomedical engineering, and medical technology.

Diccionario Larousse del Espanol Moderno = A New Dictionary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Larousse Bilingual Dictionaries / Garcia-Pelayo Y. Gross, Ramon, PUBLISHER: Signet Book, ong>Theong> Larousse Dictionary of Modern Spanish includes: Over entries and definitionsSuccinct yet complete definitions written in contemporary languageClear examples of ong>theong> relationship between different parts of speech Words in general usage as well as scientific and oong>theong>r specialized terminologyParticular emphasis on expressions characteristic of ong>theong> peoples of Latin America

Molecular Biology of the cell (Biologia)

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Introduction to Radiobiology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nias, A. H. W. / Dimbleby, Richard, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Provides an introduction to quantitative radiobiology with emphasis on practical aspects of ong>theong> subject. Readers will gain a ready understanding of both ong>theong> very fast processes which initiate damage in irradiated tissue and ong>theong> kinetic patterns in which such damage is expressed at ong>theong> cellular level. Among ong>theong> topics considered are reparable damage, densely ionizing radiation, normal and malignant cells and whole body regulation. ong>Theong>se and oong>theong>r aspects of radiation biology are described in detail at a level appropriate to readers with a basic knowledge of mammalian cell biology.

Langenscheidt's German-English Dictionary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Langenscheidt Editorial, PUBLISHER: Pocket Books, Fully updated and featuring more than entries, this is ong>theong> classic German-English English-German Dictionary from Langenscheidt, ong>theong> premier source for foreign language reference tools.Students, teachers, travelers, and professionals can confidently rely on this invaluable 2-in-1 volume that includes: - Hundreds of new words reflecting today's cultural, political, and technological changes, plus contemporary idioms and expressions - Full pronunciation keys for both German and English entries - Comprehensive grammatical information - ong>Theong> genitives and plurals of German nouns - Indicators as to wheong>theong>r a German verb is conjugated with"haben" or "sein" - An alphabetical list of German and English irregular verbs - A wealth of examples illustrating correct usage and meaning - A quick reference section on proper names, weights and measures, and abbreviations - Easy-to-read typography, plus a helpful guide to using ong>theong> dictionary most effectively ong>Theong> foreign language dictionary for people on ong>theong> move

Mycorrhizas: Anatomy and Cell Biology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peterson, R. Larry / Massicotte, Hugues B. / Melville, Lewis H., PUBLISHER: CABI Publishing, Symbiotic relations between roots and fungi (mycorrhizas) are ong>theong> most prevalent symbiotic systems on earth. For example, mycorrhizas increase nutrient uptake from ong>theong> soil, assist in ong>theong> biocontrol of pathogenic fungi and nematodes, and have a positive effect on ong>theong> establishment of plant communities. Mycorrhizal associations can be found in all ecosystems and in important forest and crop species. This book provides a summary of all ong>theong> mycorrhizal categories from a morphological and anatomical perspective. It is beautifully illustrated with color illustrations, photographs, and scanning electron micrographs.

The Oxford Illustrated Dictionary of Australian History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bassett, Jan, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Why were ong>theong> Swing' rioters transported to Australia? Where was evidence of ong>theong> earliest known example of cremation in ong>theong> world found? Who were ong>theong> members of ong>theong> "Three Elevens?" How did ong>theong> Angry Penguins acquire ong>theong>ir name? ong>Theong> answers to ong>theong>se and thousands of oong>theong>r questions can be found in this revised and updated edition of a popular reference book. Now illustrated with a wide range of maps, photographs, and cartoons, ong>theong> dictionary has entries on ong>theong> major people, events, places, institutions, ideas, artiong>factsong>, and documents that have shaped Australian history from prehistory to ong>theong> s.

The Handbook of Electrical Engineering

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Research & Education Association / Rea / Staff of Research Education Association, PUBLISHER: Research & Education Association, This handbook is a review of ong>theong> important ong>factsong> and concepts in electrical engineering. Comprehensive and concise, it is a handy reference source at all times for ong>theong> professional and ong>theong> student. It condenses ong>theong> vast amount of detail characteristic of ong>theong> subject mater and summarizes ong>theong> essentials of ong>theong> field. ong>Theong> book provides quick access to ong>theong> important ong>factsong>, principles, ong>theong>orems, and equations in electrical engineering.

The History of American Classical Music: MacDowell Through

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sturble, John Warong>theong>n / Glass, Philip / Struble, John Warong>theong>n, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, Devoted to both ong>theong> history of American classical music and its composers, this sweeping 300-year survey examines all ong>theong> influences that shaped ong>theong> music tradition of this country.

Principles and techniques of Biochemistry and

Principles and techniques of Biochemistry and molecular biology in ottimo stato, mai usato quindi no sottolineature e pieghe a 20 euro. Marcello 346/ Dopo le ore 16 Grazie. NO MAIL.

Hinduism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wangu, Madhu Bazaz, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, This engaging series is ong>theong> first to offer young adults a concise, completely current, and very readable survey of ong>theong> world's great religions. Each volume describes where a particular religion is practiced, its central beliefs and rituals, its contributions to world civilizations, and an analysis of how it has spread through immigration and conversion. This survey of traditional Hindu customs and beliefs is complemented by a discussion of ong>theong>ir place in ong>theong> modern world.

Oxford Picture Dictionary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adelson-Goldstein, Jayme / Shapiro, Norma, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, A remarkable second edition of ong>theong> best-selling and well loved Oxford Picture Dictionary, features over words and phrases illustrated with all new vibrant, crystal-clear artwork. ong>Theong> topics, based on extensive input from teachers and students, have been thoroughly updated to meet ong>theong> needs of today's English language learners.

From Molecules to Minds: Challenges for the 21st Century:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Institute Of Medicine, PUBLISHER: National Academies Press, Neuroscience has made phenomenal advances over ong>theong> past 50 years and ong>theong> pace of discovery continues to accelerate. On June , ong>theong> Institute of Medicine (IOM) Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders hosted more than 70 of ong>theong> leading neuroscientists in ong>theong> world, for a workshop titled "From Molecules to Minds: Challenges for ong>theong> 21st Century." ong>Theong> objective of ong>theong> workshop was to explore a set of common goals or "Grand Challenges" posed by participants that could inspire and rally both ong>theong> scientific community and ong>theong> public to consider ong>theong> possibilities for neuroscience in ong>theong> 21st century. ong>Theong> progress of ong>theong> past in combination with new tools and techniques, such as neuroimaging and molecular biology, has positioned neuroscience on ong>theong> cusp of even greater transformational progress in our understanding of ong>theong> brain and how its inner workings result in mental activity. This workshop summary highlights ong>theong> important issues and challenges facing ong>theong> field of neuroscience as presented to those in attendance at ong>theong> workshop, as well as ong>theong> subsequent discussion that resulted. As a result, three overarching Grand Challenges emerged: How does ong>theong> brain work and produce mental activity? How does physical activity in ong>theong> brain give rise to thought, emotion, and behavior? How does ong>theong> interplay of biology and experience shape our brains and make us who we are today? How do we keep our brains healthy? How do we protect, restore, or enhance ong>theong> functioning of our brains as we age?

Qualitative Inquiry: A Dictionary of Terms

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schwandt, Thomas A., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Focusing primarily on philosophical and methodological concepts raong>theong>r than technical aspects of methods and procedures, this dictionary fills a crucial gap in ong>theong> literature. In this indispensable volume, Thomas A Schwandt provides a guide to ong>theong> terms and phrases which help shape ong>theong> nature, purpose, logic, meaning and methods of qualitative inquiry. Intended as a reference book for this vocabulary, ong>theong> volume examines ong>theong> key concepts and issues which help shape ong>theong> field. ong>Theong> definitions acknowledge ong>theong> multiple and often-contested points of view that characterize qualitative inquiry.

New Century of Biology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kress, W. John / Barrett, Gary W. / Mayr, Ernst, PUBLISHER: Smithsonian Books, In ong>theong> twentieth century, scientists in ong>theong> relatively new field of biology played an important role in exposing ong>theong> threats of environmental degradation, loss of species diversity, habitat fragmentation, scarce energy resources, and human population growth. In ong>theong> essays found in A New Century of Biology, some of ong>theong> world's most notable biologists consider how ong>theong>ir discipline must evolve to address ong>theong>se problems in ong>theong> twenty-first century. ong>Theong> next one hundred years, ong>theong> contributors argue, will likely be dominated by breakthroughs in evolutionary biology and systems ecology, by an increased need for scientists to integrate research, teaching, and service missions, and by problem-solving ventures on greater spatial and temporal scales. Because human activity and increased population will continue to have a profound impact on ong>theong> environment, biologists must define an effective strategy for integrating ong>theong> biological sciences with global economics and human social structure. ong>Theong> eleven contributors are leaders in ong>theong> fields of ecology and evolution, morphology and development, behavior, microbiology, ecosystem energetics and biogeochemistry, biodiversity and conservation biology, and human sciences. While acknowledging ong>theong> real problems ong>theong>ir discipline must address, ong>theong>y offer an optimistic agenda for ong>theong> future.

Bioinformatics for DNA Sequence Analysis

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Posada, David, PUBLISHER: Humana Press, ong>Theong> storage, processing, description, transmission, connection, and analysis of ong>theong> waves of new genomic data have made bioinformatics skills essential for scientists working with DNA sequences. In Bioinformatics for DNA Sequence Analysis, experts in ong>theong> field provide practical guidance and troubleshooting advice for ong>theong> computational analysis of DNA sequences, covering a range of issues and methods that unveil ong>theong> multitude of applications and ong>theong> vital relevance that ong>theong> use of bioinformatics has today. Individual book chapters explore ong>theong> use of specific bioinformatic tools, accompanied by practical examples, a discussion on ong>theong> interpretation of results, and specific comments on strengths and limitations of ong>theong> methods and tools. As a part of ong>theong> highly successful Methods in Molecular Biologya" series, this work provides ong>theong> kind of detailed description and implementation advice that is crucial for getting optimal results. Focused and cutting-edge, Bioinformatics for DNA Sequence Analysis serves molecular biologists, geneticists, and biochemists as an enriched task-oriented manual, offering step-by-step guidance for ong>theong> analysis of DNA sequences in a simple but meaningful fashion.

Yankee Talk: A Dictionary of New England Expressions

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hendrickson, Robert, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, Each regional volume contains thousands of entertaining expressions, anecdotes, pronunciations, idioms, and catchwords -- both historical and contemporary -- excerpted from novels, poetry, legends, and newspaper articles. An extensive introduction provides in-depth coverage of each area as well as its many different dialects. New Englanders have a way of talking that is all ong>theong>ir own. Now a host of ong>theong>ir entertaining expressions, anecdotes, pronunciations, idioms, and catchwords have been collected into one volume.

Cardiovascular Genetics for Clinicians

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Doevendans, P. a. / Wilde, A. A. M. / Doevendans, Pieter A., PUBLISHER: Springer, ong>Theong> first edition of Genetics for Clinicians is a handbook to help decision making in cardiovascular patients with a potentially inherited disease.First of all, ong>theong> basics of molecular cardiology are introduced, followed by contributions of molecular geneticists and clinical geneticists, to show ong>theong> disciplines involved in DNA diagnostics. Clinicians from around ong>theong> globe discuss ong>theong> relevance of genetics for ong>theong>ir field of interest covering aong>theong>rosclerosis, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias. In addition, some rare but relevant connective tissue diseases are covered.In all ong>theong> chapters ong>theong> importance of DNA dianostics are categorized. This varies from ong>theong> notion that a disease is inherited without information on genetics (Category F), to diseases where ong>theong> exact location of ong>theong> molecular defect determines ong>theong> ong>theong>rapy (Category A). This simple classification is provided for ong>theong> known inherited diseases to help ong>theong> physician on how to advise and direct ong>theong> patients. This is not a textbook for geneticists, but a practical guide for clinicians. In addition, ong>theong> chapters give insight in etiology, pathophysiology and treatment of inherited cardiovascular diseases. Genetics for Clinicians can be read and used in daily practice without extensive knowledge of molecular cardiology.

Biology: A Laboratory Guide to the Natural World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Richardson, Dennis J. / Richardson, Kristen E., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, As energy crises, environmental mismanagement, and disease outbreaks increase in our world, an understanding of biology is becoming more important than ever. ong>Theong>se laboratory exercises give readers a greater understanding of ong>theong>mselves and of current issues in a biological context. Explores ong>theong> natural world through Web-based exercises and inquiry-based investigation. Focuses on ong>theong> scientific method and on science as a process. Features end-of-chapter Web exercises. References oong>theong>r human endeavors such as art, literature, and history. Offers a new exercise in human evolution incorporating recent paleontological discoveries. Presents more information on various animal groups. Approximately 10% of problems revised and rewritten for greater clarity and less redundancy. A useful source for science teachers (grades 7-12) and for anyone interested in learning more about biology.

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