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Dynamics and Bioavailability of Heavy Metals in the Rootzone
by H. Magdi SelimConcerns regarding heavy metal contamination in terrestrial ecosystems have prompted increasing efforts on limiting their bioavailability in the root zone. The complexity of the hydrologic system gives rise to the need for understanding the fate and transport of trace elements in the soil-water-plant environment. Dynamics and Bioavailability of Hea
Concise Biochemistry
by Anatoly Bezkorovainy Max E. RafelsonThis work offers succinct, medically-oriented coverage of biochemistry, examining biologically important materials and presenting the properties of nucleic acids as well as nucleic acid metabolism. Each metabolic process is integrated in a review of overall energy metabolism, diabetes and starvation. A solutions manual is available to instructors o
Biopharmaceutical Sequential Statistical Applications (Statistics: A Series of Textbooks and Monographs)
by Karl E. PeaceFocusing on group sequential procedures, summarizes the sequential statistical methods used in anticancer, antiviral, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal drug research and screening. The clinical and preclinical applications are mainly presented as case studies, many of which form part of New Drug
Handbook of Chemoinformatics Algorithms (Chapman & Hall/CRC Computational Biology Series)
by Jean-Loup Faulon Andreas BenderUnlike in the related area of bioinformatics, few books currently exist that document the techniques, tools, and algorithms of chemoinformatics. Bringing together worldwide experts in the field, the Handbook of Chemoinformatics Algorithms provides an overview of the most common chemoinformatics algorithms in a single source.After a historical persp
Carotenoids: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Functions and Properties
by John T. LandrumCarotenoids are of great interest due to their essential biological functions in both plants and animals. However, the properties and functions of carotenoids in natural systems are surprisingly complex. With an emphasis on the chemical aspects of these compounds, Carotenoids: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Functions and Properties presents a b
Differential Ion Mobility Spectrometry: Nonlinear Ion Transport and Fundamentals of FAIMS
by Alexandre A. ShvartsburgOver the last decade, scientific and engineering interests have been shifting from conventional ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) to field asymmetric waveform ion mobility spectrometry (FAIMS). Differential Ion Mobility Spectrometry: Nonlinear Ion Transport and Fundamentals of FAIMS explores this new analytical technology that separates and character
New Frontiers in Urban Analysis: In Honor of Atsuyuki Okabe
by Toru Ishikawa Yukio Sadahiro Yasush I AsamiBringing together the world's leading experts in Urban Analysis, this remarkable and critically acclaimed volume applies the theories and models of Atsuyuko Okabe, Japan's preeminent spatial analyst, to case studies in urban planning, transport, administration, and public health in the context of the highly advanced Japanese planning system. It inc
Statistical Tools for Environmental Quality Measurement (Chapman & Hall/CRC Applied Environmental Statistics)
by Douglas E. Splitstone Michael E. GinevanWhen interpreting environmental data, scientists and engineers first must select the correct statistical tool to use for their analysis. By doing this they will be able to make sound decisions in their efforts to solve environmental problems. They need a detailed reference that points out the subtle differences between statistical procedures, makin
Of Woods & Waters: A Kentucky Outdoors Reader
by Ron Ellis Nick Lyons“An insightful and varied view of Kentucky’s lush landscape. . . . [Will] appeal to hunters, anglers, environmentalists.” —Kentucky MonthlyFrom the moment Daniel Boone first “gained the summit of a commanding ridge, and . . . beheld the ample plains, the beauteous tracts below,” generations of Kentuckians have developed rich and enduring relationships with the land that surrounds them. Of Woods & Waters: A Kentucky Outdoors Reader is filled with loving tributes offered in celebration of Kentucky’s widely varied environmental wonders that nurture both life and art.Ron Ellis, an outdoors enthusiast and noted writer, has gathered art, fiction, personal essays and poetry from many of Kentucky’s best-known authors for this comprehensive collection. Beginning with famed illustrator John James Audubon’s eloquent account of extracting catfish from the Ohio River and progressing through over fifty contributions by both established and emerging writers, Of Woods & Water covering two hundred years of hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, hiking, and canoeing in Kentucky’s wilderness.With contributions from Barbara Kingsolver, Wendell Berry, Janice Holt Giles, Bobbie Ann Mason, Jesse Stuart, James Still, Robert Penn Warren, James Baker Hall, Silas House, and other esteemed authors.“No other state offers such a variety of topics for its writers and this [anthology], which incorporates love of the land and the love of nature, is special.” —James C. Claypool, Northern Kentucky University, author of Our Fellow Kentuckians“Takes your mind outside. Read enough of it and you might get out of the chair and follow.” —Lexington Herald-Leader“A superb collection.” —Louisville Courier-Journal“Reading Of Woods & Waters is a sensory experience. Its fine, down-home musings stay with you long after the last page is turned.” —Murray Ledger and Times
Silent Rescue
by Melinda Di LorenzoA woman must trust a handsome stranger to help her find her missing niece in this romantic suspense adventure.Since her brother’s tragic death, Maryse LePrieur has been in hiding. Left to care for her niece as her own, Maryse heeded his cryptic wish: that they run fast . . . and far. But Maryse discovers far wasn’t quite far enough when she wakes up one morning to find her beloved Cami missing. Frantic, she enlists the assistance of an unexpected ally . . .When he spots a beautiful woman being forced through the streets at gunpoint, Detective Brooks Small acts quickly. But helping Maryse brings passions and unexpected connections to the surface and elevates this mission from professional to personal. Brooks soon realizes love between mother and daughter isn’t the only kind of relationship at stake.
Enemies to Allies: Cold War Germany and American Memory (Studies In Conflict, Diplomacy, And Peace Ser.)
by Brian C. Etheridge“Addresses a compelling and fascinating feature of the Cold War Era, namely the rapid reversal of America’s alliance relationships after World War II.” —Thomas A. Schwartz, coeditor of The Strained AllianceAt the close of World War II, the United States went from being allied with the Soviet Union against Germany to alignment with the Germans against the Soviet Union—almost overnight. While many Americans came to perceive the German people as democrats standing firm with their Western allies on the front lines of the Cold War, others were wary of a renewed Third Reich and viewed all Germans as nascent Nazis bent on world domination. These adversarial perspectives added measurably to the atmosphere of fear and distrust that defined the Cold War.In Enemies to Allies, Brian C. Etheridge examines more than one hundred years of American interpretations and representations of Germany. With a particular focus on the postwar period, he demonstrates how a wide array of actors—including special interest groups and US and West German policymakers—employed powerful narratives to influence public opinion and achieve their foreign policy objectives. Etheridge also analyses bestselling books, popular television shows such as Hogan’s Heroes, and award-winning movies such as Schindler’s List to reveal how narratives about the Third Reich and Cold War Germany were manufactured, contested, and co-opted as rival viewpoints competed for legitimacy.This groundbreaking study draws from theories of public memory and public diplomacy to demonstrate how conflicting US accounts of German history serve as a window for understanding not only American identity, but international relations and state power.“A masterful combination of diplomatic and cultural history.” —Stewart Anderson, Brigham Young University
A Proposal for the Officer: Her Las Vegas Wedding / A Proposal For The Officer (american Heroes, Book 34) (Sugar Falls, Idaho #1)
by Christy JeffriesIn this romantic comedy, an air force pilot and a tech billionaire pretend to be a couple to keep their families out of their personal lives.Temporarily grounded, combat pilot Molly Markham didn’t come to the small town of Sugar Falls to get serious about a man she barely knows! But when Kaleb Chatterson becomes her unexpected hero, she agrees to date the billionaire software developer to keep his family off his back about his lack of a love life. For Molly it’s the perfect plan—after all, she needs something to distract her own family from discovering the secret reason she’s on military leave. Except the sexy brainiac—and her pretend boyfriend—is fast turning into the man of her dreams . . .
Navy SEAL Protector (SOS Agency #3)
by Bonnie VanakNew York Times–Bestselling Author: A sexy hometown hero returns to rescue the one who got away . . .Ten years ago, bad boy Nick Anderson left home—and a brokenhearted Shelby Stillwater in his wake. Now the retired Navy SEAL has inherited the family ranch in Tennessee that Shelby calls home. Almost in foreclosure, the property is being sabotaged to force a sale . . . and Shelby is in mortal danger.As Nick and Shelby work together to stop the vandals, old passions and new threats arise. The ranch carries painful memories, and Nick’s not sure if he’s willing to work to save the land. But as he finds new purpose and a new home, he remains determined to keep Shelby from harm . . . even if it means risking everything he holds dear in the process.
Bodyguard Reunion: The Colton Marine Her Lieutenant Protector Bodyguard Reunion The Soldier's Seduction (Wingman Security #1)
by Beverly LongHe’d do absolutely anything to protect her in novel filled with heart-racing romance and breathless suspense that kicks off the Wingman Security series.Security expert Royce Morgan has fought like hell to change his ways. Since Jules Cambridge left him and married someone else eight years ago, he’s not the man he once was. But he casts the past aside once death threats propel Jules back into his life again, this time in need of his protection.In Las Vegas for a conference—and on a quest to untangle the chilling secrets in her mother’s diary—Jules might not make it out of Sin City alive. Every step toward the truth brings her closer to danger. And every moment with Royce brings back passion that could destroy or save their future.Wingman Security: Personal protection, bold passionDiscover the full miniseries . . .Book 1: Bodyguard ReunionBook 2: Power PlayBook 3: Snowbound SecurityBook 4: Protecting the Boss“Long knows how to draw the suspense out, punctuating it with ferocious action and simmering desire to keep readers hooked.” —RT Book Reviews
Reunited with the P.I.: Cavanaugh On Call Pregnant By The Colton Cowboy A Stranger She Can Trust Reunited With The P. I. (Honor Bound #2)
by Anna J. StewartUSA Today–Bestselling Author: The marriage of a P.I. and a prosecutor is totally over—but that may change when they team up for a dangerous case . . .Exactly why should P.I. Vince Sutton take his ex-wife’s case? Because she, assistant district attorney Simone Armstrong, put his brother in jail? Because the ambitious spitfire still drives him crazy? No, he’ll take it because “The Avenging Angel” makes him a deal he can’t refuse . . .Sparks fly when Vince works all-too-closely with Simone to locate her missing key witness . . . but in the process, they are drawn into a cold case. As much as he tries, Vince can’t deny that he’s never gotten over beautiful Simone, but can he admit his feelings to her—and to himself? And can he save her from the danger that’s heading their way?“Stewart does a wonderful job of creating romantic and sexual tension within a stellar crime story. The plot is intelligent and the story is fast paced with plenty of twists.” —Night Owl Reviews
The Myth of Triumphalism: Rethinking President Reagan's Cold War Legacy (Studies In Conflict, Diplomacy, And Peace Ser.)
by Beth A. FischerThis historical study dismantles the myth of Reagan’s hardline victory and sheds light on his true diplomatic success in cooperation with Gorbachev.Did President Reagan’s hawkish policies destroy the Soviet Union and enable the United States to win the Cold War? Many Americans believe this to be the case. In this view?known as “triumphalism”?Reagan’s denunciations of the “evil empire” and his military buildup compelled Moscow to admit defeat. The president’s triumph demonstrates that America’s leaders should stand strong and threaten adversaries into submission.Drawing on both US and Soviet sources, this study demonstrates that triumphalism is based on a series of falsehoods about President Reagan’s intentions, his policies, and the impact his administration had on the Soviet Union. In reality, the president’s initially hardline posture undermined US interests and brought the superpowers to the brink of war. Success only came when Reagan changed his approach to one of cooperation.Together, President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev were able to accomplish what no one at the time thought possible?the peaceful conclusion of the Cold War. The president’s opposition to nuclear weapons, his determined leadership, and his dedication to diplomacy are his most enduring legacies.
Chemical Aspects of Photodynamic Therapy
by Raymond BonnettPhotodynamic therapy (PDT) is a ground breaking medical technique which uses lasers to activate light-sensitive chemicals to treat cancer and other diseases without resorting to surgery. For the first time, Chemical Aspects of Photodynamic Therapy introduces in an accessible way the physics, chemistry and biology behind the technique. This highly a
Sick Building Syndrome and Related Illness: Prevention and Remediation of Mold Contamination
by Walter E. GoldsteinSmall but mighty, ranging from 3 to 100 microns in size, miniscule mold organisms can cause big problems. A seemingly minor water leak behind a wall, unnoticed until the sinister color of mold is evident, can wreak havoc and cause a financial nightmare. A practical primer, Sick Building Syndrome and Related Illness: Prevention and Remediation of Mo
The Molecular Pathology of Autoimmune Diseases
by Argyrios N.Theofilopoulos and Constantin A.BonaRemarkable advances have been made in the pathogenesis of autoimmunity, such as with bone marrow transplantation, which is becoming a powerful strategy in treating certain life-threatening diseases. The Molecular Pathology of Autoimmune Diseases is a concise and centralized resource for information on the topic, with a special focus on the molecula
Theories of Geographic Concepts: Ontological Approaches to Semantic Integration
by Marinos Kavouras Margarita KoklaMost widely available approaches to semantic integration provide ad-hoc, non-systematic, subjective manual mappings that lead to procrustean amalgamations to fit the target standard, an outcome that pleases no one. Written by experts in the field, Theories of Geographic Concepts: Ontological Approaches to Semantic Integration emphasizes the
Socio-Technical Networks: Science and Engineering Design
by Jiang Xie Fei Hu Ali MostashariWhile there are sporadic journal articles on socio-technical networks, there's long been a need for an integrated resource that addresses concrete socio-technical network (STN) design issues from algorithmic and engineering perspectives. Filling this need, Socio-Technical Networks: Science and Engineering Design provides a complete introduction to
Advances in Food Biochemistry
by Fatih YildizUnderstanding the biochemistry of food is basic to all other research and development in the fields of food science, technology, and nutrition, and the past decade has seen accelerated progress in these areas. Advances in Food Biochemistry provides a unified exploration of foods from a biochemical perspective. Featuring illustrations to elucidate m
Catalysis of Organic Reactions
by Michael E. FordThis volume documents developments in the study of catalysis relating to organic synthesis and its application in industrial processes. It surveys a wide range of homo- and heterogeneous catalysis for industrial and pharmaceutical chemicals. It covers enantioselective hydrogenation, catalyzed hydrogens and oxidation, carbonylation, hydroaminomethyl
Contamination-Free Manufacturing for Semiconductors and Other Precision Products
by Robert P. DonovanRecognizing the need for improved control measures in the manufacturing process of highly sensitized semiconductor technology, this practical reference provides in-depth and advanced treatment on the origins, procedures, and disposal of a variety of contaminants. It uses contemporary examples based on the latest hardware and processing apparatus to illustrate previously unavailable results and insights along with experimental and theoretical developments.Ensures the proper methods necessary to meet the standards established in the 1997 National Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (NTRS)!Summarizing up-to-date control practices in the industry, Contamination-Free Manufacturing for Semiconductors and Other Precision Products:Details the physics and chemistry behind the mechanisms leading to contamination-induced failures Considers particles and molecular contaminants, including the entire spectrum of mass-based contaminants Outlines primary contamination problems and target control levels Reveals and offers solutions to inadequate areas of measurement capability and control technology Clarifies significant problems and decisions facing the industry by analyzing NTRS standards and contamination mechanismsContaining over 700 literature references, drawings, photographs, equations, and tables, Contamination-Free Manufacturing for Semiconductors and Other Precision Products is an essential reference for electrical and electronics, instrumentation, process, manufacturing, development, contamination control and quality engineers; physicists; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.
Engineering Analysis using PAFEC Finite Element Software
by C H WoodfordThe aim of this book is to provide professional engineers and students of engineering with a sound working knowledge of the finite element method for engineering analysis and engineering design. This readable text will serve as a guide both to the method, and to its implementation in PAFEC (Program for Automatic Finite Element Calculations) softwar