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Wicked Western Slope: Mayhem, Michief & Murder in Colorado (Wicked)
by D.A. BrockettEarly promoters of Colorado�s Western Slope would have had settlers believe the area was one of proper behavior and upstanding morality. But this was not the case. Hot tempers led to quick trigger fingers and Main Street shootouts. Drinking, gambling and thieving were popular pursuits, and law breaking of all kinds thrived in this wild land. From Charles Graham, whose jealous rampage in Grand Junction is still talked about today, and the mysterious Friday the thirteenth murder of Jeanette Morris to Abe C. Ong, the mischievous pioneer bootlegger of De Beque, and Riverside�s Mrs. Barnes and her foul crime, �History Sleuth� D.A. Brockett reveals some of the most outrageous and remarkable crimes in Western Slope history.
Historic Theaters of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley (Landmarks)
by Sean T. PoseyHistoric Theaters of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley traces the evolution of modern cinema through the rich local history of the Mahoning Valley.From the days of the gaslit opera houses through the era of the drive-in, the Mahoning Valley's theatrical culture has thrived. The finest theaters in northeastern Ohio rose with the manufacturing might of the Steel Valley. The Warner brothers, who started their careers in Youngstown, opened their first theater in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and celebrities from Katharine Hepburn to Red Skelton graced local stages. The finest vaudevillians and the lovely ladies of burlesque were always a ticket away. Take a trip back to the Park Burlesque and the opulent Palace Theater and revisit the theater culture of Warren and Trumbull County. Author Sean T. Posey traces the evolution of modern cinema through the rich local history of the Mahoning Valley.
The Madison Regatta: Hydroplane Racing in Small-Town Indiana (Sports)
by Fred Farley Ron HarsinEach summer, a small miracle occurs in southern Indiana, when the little town of Madison becomes the hydroplane racing capital of the world as 100,000-plus people flock in for the Madison Regatta. The townsfolk, not merely content to host, also own the Miss Madison, one of the most successful hydroplanes on the circuit. In recent years, Miss Madison has emerged as the top hydroplane in the world, winning both the driver and hydroplane points standing multiple times. Roar down the Ohio with Fred Farley and Ron Harsin and revisit the long history of racing in this town and the sixty-plus years of the Madison Regatta.
Texas Entertainers: Lone Stars in Profile
by Bartee HaileIn keeping with its reputation for size and spectacle, Texas has produced a staggering number of stars. Although many hailed from towns too small to have a post office, they occupied the spotlight on the largest of stages. Roger Miller's songs made him the "King of the Road," and Howard Hughes stretched his vision across the skies of the silver screen. Gene Autry won fame as a singing cowboy and Van Cliburn wore a tuxedo to international piano competitions, but both hailed from the Lone Star State. Texans penned Old Yeller and voiced Daffy Duck. From Buddy Holly to Ginger Rogers and Joan Crawford to Jimmy Dean, Bartee Haile charts the brightest constellations of Texas entertainers.
An Introduction to Lieb's Simplified Approach to the Bose Gas (SpringerBriefs in Physics)
by Ian JauslinThis book explores Lieb's Simplified approach to the ground state of systems of interacting bosons. While extensive research has delved into the behavior of interacting bosons, persistent challenges, such as proving Bose-Einstein condensation, remain. Introduced by Lieb in 1963, the Simplified approach has been the object of renewed attention in recent years, revealing surprising and promising results. Notably, this approach provides ground state energy predictions that agree with many-body systems asymptotically at both low and high densities. It further predicts a condensate fraction and correlation function that agree with Bogolyubov theory at low densities, and numerical predictions match quantum Monte Carlo simulations across all densities. This suggests that Lieb's Simplified approach could serve as a potent tool for reimagining the study of interacting bosons. The book defines Lieb's Simplified approach, discusses its predictions, and presents known analytical and numerical results. It is designed for advanced students and young researchers working in the fields of mathematical physics, quantum many-body physics and Bose-Einstein condensates.
Nanobioceramics for Bone Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Biomedicine: Tunable Biological Characteristics (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering)
by Reza Gholami Seyed Morteza NaghibThis book presents the tunable biological characteristics of nanobioceramics and focuses on some challenges in bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Synthetic composite-based materials and scaffolds should be biodegradable, biocompatible and supply sufficient structural aid for cell migration, along with oxygen, waste, and nutrient carriage to accelerate bone regeneration process and remodeling in defects. These properties may be reached by functioning tunable physical features, including absorption rate, degradation rate, modulus, porosity, and swelling by adjustments with the addition of ceramic phases and copolymers as synthetic composite scaffolds. Synthetic bioceramics seek to imitate the natural hydroxyapatite (HA) crystal creation located in bone. These ceramics, particularly calcium phosphates, have exhibited great osteoinductivity, osteoconductivity, and biocompatibility. Lately, silicon-based glass-ceramics have been investigated as a substitution of calcium phosphates. Several members of this collection exhibit high bioactivity, have attractive mechanical strength, and are known to increase cell proliferation, adhesion, and mineralization of extracellular matrix. Moreover, antibacterial properties of some nanostructured bioceramics established significant interests in avoiding implants rejection in surgery and biomedicine.
Rhinebeck's Historic Beekman Arms (Landmarks)
by Brian Plumb Matthew PlumbNestled in the picturesque Hudson Valley town of Rhinebeck, the Beekman Arms began humbly as a stagecoach and mail stop on the Old Albany Post Road at the end of the eighteenth century. Of more than forty stage stops that operated along that path, it is the only one still in existence. Through the tenure of many landlords and several notable renovations, it has evolved into the stately inn it is today. Proclaimed the "oldest hotel in America" since the early 1900s, it stands proudly as a symbol of the area's Dutch and English heritage and a reminder of the history that made this area famous. Join authors Matthew and Brian Plumb to explore the storied past of this historic Rhinebeck institution.
Inter- and Intra-Vehicle Communications
by Gilbert HeldThe PC revolution, the advent of PDAs, and growth in the use of wireless LANs have changed the way we live our lives. Next on the horizon is the application of new technologies that will change the way we drive our cars. De rigeur for many drivers, electronic passes and GPS systems represent the tip of the iceberg in terms of emerging applications
Skin Barrier
by Peter M. Elias Kenneth R. FeingoldA must-have reference for any researcher or scientist interested in cutaneous protective mechanisms, this guide provides expertly researched chapters on every aspect of stratum corneum structure, function, and development, as well as detailed sections on barrier-repair strategies and the role of barrier function in diseases such as atopic dermatiti
Test Quality for Construction, Materials and Structures: Proceedings of the International RILEM/ILAC Symposium
by M. FickelsonTesting of materials and manufactured items is a key element in the process from standard specifications though control and verification during manufacture to trade in actual products. Cooperative agreements and networks are being set up covering reference materials and calibration. This process is becoming more urgent with the development in the E
Computer Telephony Integration
by William A. Yarberry Jr.Since the publication of the first edition, the CTI world has changed significantly. Where it was once focused on the integration of voice systems with computers, the focus is now on IP-based voice, or converged networks and services. Today, the telcos are upgrading their systems from circuit-switched to IP-based packet-switched networks. Companies
Disposal and Management of Solid Waste: Pathogens and Diseases
by Eliot EpsteinDisposal and Management of Solid Waste: Pathogens and Diseases takes a closer look at pathogens that are found in solid wastes and the diseases that they produce. While comparing the differences between developed and developing countries, this book provides an understanding of the risks and exposure of pathogens in solid wastes, addresses pathogens
The Urinary Sphincter
by Jacques CorcosThis up-to-the-minute reference provides comprehensive coverage of the male and female sphincteric mechanisms and their connection to the pelvic floor as well as upper and lower urinary tract function-emphasizing modern approaches to the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormalities including incontinence, hypertonicity, retention, dyssyn
Healthcare Information Systems
by Kevin BeaverThe move to manage medicine from a financial perspective, i.e. managed care, has added huge layers of bureaucratic and administrative functions to healthcare. The need to have the ability to track patient medical records, mandated by government legislation such as HIPAA, is bringing new technologies and processes into the healthcare arena. A univer
Introduction to the Semantic Web and Semantic Web Services
by Liyang YuEven though the semantic Web is a relatively new and dynamic area of research, a whole suite of components, standards, and tools have already been developed around it. Using a concrete approach, Introduction to the Semantic Web and Semantic Web Services builds a firm foundation in the concept of the semantic Web, its principal technologies, its rea
Combinatorial Chemistry and Technologies: Methods and Applications, Second Edition
by Giorgio Fassina Stanislav MiertusSeveral books on the market cover combinatorial techniques, but they offer just a limited perspective of the field, focusing on selected aspects without examining all approaches and integrated technologies. Combinatorial Chemistry and Technologies: Methods and Applications answers the demand for a complete overview of the field, covering all of the
Freshwater Snails Of Africa And Their Medical Importance
by David S BrownThe first half of this book is primarily a systematic survey of the snails, beginning with glossaries, keys for identification to genera and a checklist of species. This is followed by a synopsis of species, with brief notes on ecology, distribution and parasites. Relationships are then described between snails and schistosomes and with other paras
Complete Sous Vide Cookbook: 150+ Recipes for Perfect Meat, Seafood, Vegetables, and More
by Sharon ChenRestaurant-quality meals from your own kitchen—over 150 recipes for sous vide perfectionSous vide cooking creates mouthwatering meals. By cooking food at a precise, low temperature, this wonder gadget churns out perfectly cooked meat, fish, vegetables, and more. All it takes is an immersion circulator, a pot of water, and the Complete Sous Vide Cookbook to make the magic happen.With 150+ recipes for everything from eggs to dinner party-worthy mains, this sous vide cookbook will give everyone from beginners to sous vide maestros even more reasons to love sous vide cooking. Discover the necessary gear you'll want to keep nearby, including what immersion calculator to buy, learn best practices, and get cooking!The Complete Sous Vide Cookbook includes:Breakfast to dinner—The 100-plus recipes in this sous vide cookbook cover meals for any time of day, including sides and desserts.Sous vide 101—Learn the hows and whys of sous vide cooking with an introductory section.Mix it up—Helpful cooking charts in this simple-to-use sous vide cookbook feature various cuts and cooking times that allow you to create your own recipes.No matter your skill level in the kitchen, the Complete Sous Vide Cookbook will help you make delectable dishes.
Cradle of the American Circus: Poems from Somers, New York
by Jo PitkinAmerica�s circus�a spectacle of flying trapeze artists, colorful clowns and trained animal acts under the big top�grew out of the traveling menagerie phenomenon in Somers, New York, in the 1800s. To commemorate this proud local heritage, award-winning poet and Somers native Jo Pitkin presents a collection of poems inspired by the people, events and fantastic ephemera of the glory days of the Somers showmen. Complementing her dazzling lines are essays by regional historians that explain Somers�s unique role as the Cradle of the American Circus. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, step up, step up! The show isabout to begin.
The History of the Kensington Soup Society
by Kenneth W. MilanoIn the frigid winter months of 1876-77, more than twenty-seven thousand people called on the Kensington Soup Society. The society had come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1844. By World War I, however, the need for charitable soup organizations had begun its rapid decline. Facing financial crunches and internal turmoil, the society struggled to keep the doors of its soup house open. Other soup kitchens in the area closed; the Kensington Soup Society became the last of its kind. From the society's birth to its place in today's world, Kenneth W. Milano dives deep into the soul of the Kensington Soup Society.
The Ruthless Northlake Bank Robbers: A 1967 Shooting Spree That Stunned The Region (True Crime)
by Edgar Gamboa NávarAutomatic gunfire hammered police arriving at Northlake Bank in response to a silent alarm on the morning of October 27, 1967. The shootout killed two officers and injured two others. One of the robbers lay wounded as the other two fled in a getaway car. The ensuing manhunt tore across state lines and thrust the quiet Illinois community into a national debate over rehabilitated prisoners--two of the men were fresh out of jail for bank robbery. Local author Edgar Gamboa Navar traces this violent midwestern crime saga from the initial grocery store holdup in Ohio before the bank job to the capture of the murderous gang in Indiana, as well as the conviction and imprisonment.
Lost Forts of Casper (Lost)
by Johanna WickmanThree army outposts built before and during the Civil War protected critical routes along the western trails at the North Platte River near what later became Casper. All had been abandoned by 1867, and their dramatic stories are mostly forgotten. The Post at Platte Bridge was a vital outpost on Albert Sidney Johnston's Utah War supply route. Camp Dodge and Platte Bridge Station, also called Fort Caspar, guarded telegraph lines from Native American sabotage. Violent winds, horrendous blizzards and scorching summers made life miserable. Tension reached a fever pitch at the Battle of Platte Bridge when Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho attacked a cavalry detachment led by Caspar Collins. Today, a reconstructed Fort Caspar stands as a vigilant reminder of the struggles at those lonely frontier stations. Local historian Johanna Wickman chronicles military efforts to keep the peace, wage war and merely survive.
Carrying Coal to Columbus: Mining in the Hocking Valley
by David Meyers Elise Meyers Walker & Nyla VollmerAs early as 1755, explorers found coal deposits in Ohio's Hocking Valley. The industry that followed created towns and canals and established a new way of life. The first shipment of coal rolled into Columbus in 1830 and has continued ever since. In 1890, the United Mine Workers of America was founded in Columbus. Lorenzo D. Poston became the first of the Hocking Valley coal barons, and by the start of the twentieth century, at least fifty thousand coal miners and their families lived and worked in Athens, Hocking and Perry Counties. Authors David Meyers, Elise Meyers Walker and Nyla Vollmer detail the hard work and struggles as they unfolded in Ohio's capital and the Little Cities of Black Diamonds.
Small Molecules for Cancer Treatment
by Asim K. Duttaroy Surajit Pathak Antara BanerjeeThe book explores role of small molecules and peptides in cancer therapy, with a focus on (Aptamer-drug conjugates, Androgen Receptor and Tyrosine Kinase inhibitors, and Glycosylation inhibitors. Small molecule inhibitors targeting oncogenic pathways such as EGFR and PI3K inhibitors, Peptides in oral cancer such as Antimicrobial peptides, Cell Penetrating Peptides, Tumour targeting peptides, Natural small molecules with anti-cancer effects such as phenolic compounds, alkaloids, terpenoids and steroids, Phthalides and lectins, Peptides targeting the tumor microenvironment such as GM-CSF's, LAG3, PD 1, CCL2, CCR-5, CXCR4 inhibitors). An introductory chapter covers the foundation for understanding their significance in cancer treatment. The book delves into the versatility and precision of small molecules, highlighting their advantages in drug delivery and formulation strategies. It emphasizes the expansion of therapeutic horizons through small molecule peptides, shedding light on their potential in targeting tumor microenvironments and advancing cancer therapeutics. Additionally, the book discusses combination therapies and synergistic effects, offering a deeper understanding of integrating different therapeutic approaches. Furthermore, it addresses emerging trends, challenges, safety considerations, and the relevance of small-molecule inhibitors. This book provides a crucial update on the latest advancements and serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students interested in the rapidly evolving landscape of cancer treatment, offering an overview of the potential and complexities associated with these compounds in the fight against cancer.
Status of Decline and Conservation of Amphibians of the Middle East: Amphibian Biology, Volume 11, Part 8 Status of Conservation and Decline of Amphibians: Eastern Hemisphere
by Susan King Indraneil Das Harold HeatwoleAmphibians by virtue of their thin, moist, permeable skins are poorly protected from harsh environments and are especially susceptible to chemical changes, desiccation, and alteration of their habitat. Accordingly, it is not surprising that they manifest exceptionally high rates of extinction and suffer more severe declines than do most other taxa in an environment undergoing unprecedented anthropogenic change. They are especially important to study as they serve as an early-warning system portending changes that are beginning to engulf more resistant species, including our own.The current volume covers the 14 countries of the Middle East, each written by a specialist, and is part of the Amphibian Biology series.