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Book SynopsisStart Small, Think Big is a primary-science picture book series that takes young readers from the small and familiar to new areas of knowledge where they need to think big! Flying, Fluffy Seed is about the life cycle of a dandelion plant told clearly and carefully to build knowledge about plants. With a big fold-out map.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK*Chosen as a Book of the Year by the Financial Times, Sunday Times, Daily Mail, Prospect, Guardian and The Times*This is the story of a race - not against other vaccines or other scientists, but against a deadly and devastating virus.On 1 January 2020, Sarah Gilbert, Professor of Vaccinology at Oxford University, read an article about four people in China with a strange pneumonia. Within two weeks, she and her team had designed a vaccine against a pathogen that no one had ever seen before. Less than 12 months later, vaccination was rolled out across the world to save millions of lives from Covid-19.In Vaxxers, we hear directly from Professor Gilbert and her colleague Dr Catherine Green as they reveal the inside story of making the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine and the cutting-edge science and sheer hard work behind it. This is their story of fighting a pandemic as ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Sarah and Cath share the heart-stopping moments in the eye of the storm; they separate fact from fiction; they explain how they made a highly effective vaccine in record time with the eyes of the world watching; and they give us hope for the future.Vaxxers invites us into the lab to find out how science will save us from this pandemic, and how we can prepare for the inevitable next one.Trade ReviewThis book is a profound success. I have read few that have given me such an immediate, eye-level view of working science - of brilliant, committed, heroic science. * Sunday Times *What an enthralling tale of toil, tenacity and triumph this is. The authors' intelligence, idealism and sheer, bloody-minded grit shine through. The world needs all the Sarah Gilberts and Catherine Greens it can get. Just brilliant. -- Rachel ClarkeMoving and awe-inspiring... The story of the decade * Mail on Sunday *Excellent and readable ... Vaccine production has never been explained more clearly... Green writes movingly about the difficult intersection between work and home life... Vaxxers is so good that the book will be read for long after the pandemic is over, as a vivid account of research in action and the way individuals respond in the face of a scientific emergency. * Financial Times *Vaxxers can be read as much as a manifesto for the importance of good science communication and an antidote to anti-vax conspiracy theories as a biomedical thriller. * Observer *Urgent and fascinating ... A tale of hard work and victory against steep odds, a unique insight into vaccines generally ... A gripping yarn ... I especially loved the book's personal moments ... I dare anyone to read this and not come away impressed. * Guardian *A most accessible read... A personal story of one of the most epic moments in human history, perfectly capturing how scientific discovery on this scale is rarely a Eureka moment for a lone genius. As a grateful recipient of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, I take my hat off in thanks to these remarkable women. * Irish Times *This is one of the most epic and pioneering moments in human history, comparable to the race to put a man on the moon, the discovery of DNA, or the first ascent of Everest. The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is a triumph and its creators are life savers. Science is the exit strategy, as long as we make that science equitably available to the world - as all the incredible people behind the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine always intended - truly the "People's Vaccine". -- Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome TrustAn extraordinary story with a remarkable beginning and an astonishing denouement * Observer *One of the most extraordinary stories in the history of medicine -- Matt D'Ancona[Sarah Gilbert] has been the adult in the room and the accidental leadership figure the moment demands, embodying the competence, command of the detail, vision and, crucially, hope, that people have needed to see. * New Statesman *

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Book SynopsisWater dominates the surface of Earth and is vital to life on our planet. It is a remarkable liquid which shows anomalous behaviour. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney introduces the science of water, and explores how the structure of water molecules gives rise to its physical and chemical properties. Considering water in all three of its states as ice and steam as well as liquid, Finney explains the great importance of an understanding of its structure and behaviour to a range of fields including chemistry, astrophysics, and earth and environmental sciences. Finney describes the role of water in biology, and ends with a discussion of the outstanding controversies concerning water, and some of the ''magical'' properties which have been claimed for it.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade Reviewa wake-up call to those who only think about it when their holiday's are washed out or their water bills arrive. * Northern Echo, Stephen Craggs *Table of Contents1. Water, water everywhere... ; 2. The water molecule and its interactions ; 3. Water as ice(s) ; 4. Water as a liquid - and as glas(ses) ; 5. The anomalies explained. ; 6. Water as a biomolecule ; 7. Some past and current controversies ; Further reading ; Index

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Book Synopsisteeming with fascinating and enlightening insights ObserverA narrative investigation into the new science of plant intelligence and sentience, from National Association of Science Writers Award winner and Livingston Award finalist Zoe Schlanger.Look at the green organism across the room or through the window: the potted plant, or the grass or a tree. Think how a life spent constantly growing yet rooted in a single spot comes with tremendous challenges. To meet them, plants have come up with some of the most creative methods for surviving of any living thing us included. Many are so ingenious that they seem nearly impossible.Did you know plants can communicate when they are being eaten, allowing nearby plants to bolster their defences? They move and that movement stops when they are anaesthetised. They also use electricity for internal communication. They can hear the sounds of caterpillars eating. Plants can remember the last time they have been visited by a bee and how many times they have been visited so they have a concept of time and can count. Plants can not only communicate with each other, they can also communicate with other species of plants and animals, allowing them to manipulate animals to defend or fertilise them.So look again at the potted plant, or the grass or the tree and wonder: are plants intelligent?Or perhaps ask an even more fundamental question: are they conscious?The Light Eaters will completely redefine how you think about plants. Packed with the most amazing stories of the life of plants it will open your eyes to the extraordinary green life forms we share the planet with.

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Book SynopsisThis updated edition addresses the examined units of the CCEA AS level Life and Health Sciences specification (including the recently-proposed revisions). It covers both the Single and Double Award courses, through the study of the following units:• AS 2: Human Body Systems• AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes• AS 5: Material ScienceThe full-colour, illustrated chapters clearly explain the theory for the course, and are supported by worked examples, tips, examination-style questions and answers.The authors are all experienced science teachers and examiners and the book has been through a meticulous quality assurance process prior to publication. Contents: Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems1 Cardiovascular System2 Respiratory System 3 Respiration4 Homeostatic Mechanisms and How These Are Monitored5 Nutrition and Physical Exercise in Maintaining Good HealthUnit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes6 Chemical Calculations7 Volumetric Analysis 8 Energetics9 Kinetics 10 Equilibrium11 Industrial Processes, Infrastructure and Environmental ConsequencesUnit AS 5: Material Science12 Material Properties13 Categorising Materials and Microscopic Structure14 Alloys, Metal Working and Biomaterials15 Smart Materials, Nanomaterials and Industrial Considerations16 Semiconductors Answers Table of ContentsContents: Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems1 Cardiovascular System2 Respiratory System 3 Respiration4 Homeostatic Mechanisms and How These Are Monitored5 Nutrition and Physical Exercise in Maintaining Good HealthUnit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes6 Chemical Calculations7 Volumetric Analysis 8 Energetics9 Kinetics 10 Equilibrium11 Industrial Processes, Infrastructure and Environmental ConsequencesUnit AS 5: Material Science12 Material Properties13 Categorising Materials and Microscopic Structure14 Alloys, Metal Working and Biomaterials15 Smart Materials, Nanomaterials and Industrial Considerations16 Semiconductors Answers

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Book Synopsis'A rich feast of his essays, reviews, forewords, squibs and conversations, in which talent and passion are married to deep knowledge.' Matt Ridley'Enjoy the unfailing clarity of his thought and prose, as well as the grandeur of his vision of life on Earth.' - Mark Cocker, Spectator'Richard Dawkins is a thunderously gifted science writer.' Sunday TimesIncluding conversations with Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Steven Pinker, Matt Ridley and more, this is an essential guide to the most exciting ideas of our time and their proponents from our most brilliant science communicator.Books Do Furnish a Life is divided by theme, including celebrating nature, exploring humanity, and interrogating faith. For the first time, it brings together Richard Dawkins' forewords, afterwords and introductions to the work of some of the leading thinkers of our age - Carl Sagan, Lawrence Krauss, Jacob Bronowski, Lewis Wolpert - with a selection of his reviews to provide an electrifying celebration of science writing, both fiction and non-fiction. It is also a sparkling addition to Dawkins' own remarkable canon of work.Plenty of other scientists write well, but no one writes like Dawkins... here is Dawkins the teacher, the scholar, the polemicist, the joker, the aesthete, the poet, the satirist, the man of compassion as well as indignation, the slayer of superstition and, above all, the scientist. - Areo MagazineTrade ReviewMuch more than just a collection of journalism, this has an overarching unity and presents a panoramic survey of his intellectual career. There are occasional moments of delicious savagery as Dawkins dismantles an opponent. Much more often he celebrates the work of fellow scientists and throughout the entire 460 pages, one can enjoy the unfailing clarity of his thought and prose, as well as the grandeur of his vision of life on Earth. -- Mark Cocker * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisThis Open Access textbook provides students and researchers in the life sciences with essential practical information on how to quantitatively analyze data images. It refrains from focusing on theory, and instead uses practical examples and step-by step protocols to familiarize readers with the most commonly used image processing and analysis platforms such as ImageJ, MatLab and Python. Besides gaining knowhow on algorithm usage, readers will learn how to create an analysis pipeline by scripting language; these skills are important in order to document reproducible image analysis workflows. The textbook is chiefly intended for advanced undergraduates in the life sciences and biomedicine without a theoretical background in data analysis, as well as for postdocs, staff scientists and faculty members who need to perform regular quantitative analyses of microscopy images.Table of ContentsWorkflows and Components of Bioimage Analysis.- Measurements of Intensity Dynamics at the Periphery of the Nucleus.- 3D Quantitative Colocalisation Analysis.- The NEMO Dots Assembly: Single-Particle Tracking and Analysis.- Introduction to MATLAB: Image Analysis & Brownian Motion.- Resolving the process of Clathrin Mediated Endocytosis Using Correlative Light & Electron Microscopy (CLEM).

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Book SynopsisWith spectacular large-format images complemented by scientifically grounded, yet easy-to-read, explanatory texts, Georg Glaeser and Werner Nachtigall take you on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of macrostructures – small structures in nature that fulfill specific functions. This book will pique your curiosity about a secret world known only to a few by presenting an impressive range of evolutionary mechanisms, from shrimps’ “tail flips” to the adhesive pads of gecko setae and the implementation of biological structures in the field of bionics. The book can be read in any fashion you please – the cross-references make it easy to jump across the sections, which are largely self-contained and discuss various highlights of the evolutionary process. Table of ContentsShape, Movement, Lever­.- Sticking, Filtering, Drilling.- Gripping, Stretching, Folding.- Signalling, Swimming, Flying, Exploding.- Storage, Constructions, Building Materials.- Packaging, Primordia, Unfolding Mechanisms.- Brave New World.

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Book SynopsisAn Introduction to Quantum Field Theory is a textbook intended for the graduate physics course covering relativistic quantum mechanics, quantum electrodynamics, and Feynman diagrams. The authors make these subjects accessible through carefully worked examples illustrating the technical aspects of the subject, and intuitive explanations of what is going on behind the mathematics. After presenting the basics of quantum electrodynamics, the authors discuss the theory of renormalization and its relation to statistical mechanics, and introduce the renormalization group. This discussion sets the stage for a discussion of the physical principles that underlie the fundamental interactions of elementary particle physics and their description by gauge field theories.Trade Review"This is such a serious competitor to Bjorken and Drell that I fear for our royalties."—Prof. J.D. Bjorken, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center"I have used the text of Peskin and Schroeder in teaching several graduate courses. It provides students with nearly all the tools required of the modern field theorist. It is the only field theory text with a thoroughly modern, Wilsonian treatment of renormalization and the renormalization group. Students are left well equipped to tackle research problems in QCD and the electroweak theory."—Prof. Michael Dine, University of California, Santa Cruz"Peskin and Schroeder have written an introductory field theory textbook with the right choice of material at the right level and all presented from a completely modern point of view. It provides a pedagogical introduction to the tools and concepts of field theory that will be of use to students of condensed matter, cosmology, and particle physics alike."—Prof. Jeffrey Harvey, University of ChicagoTable of ContentsPart I: Feyman Diagrams and Quantum ElctrodynamicsInvitation: Pair Production in e * r e ~ AnnihilationThe Klein Gordon FieldThe Dirac FieldInteracting Fields and Feynman DiagramsElementary Processes of Quantum Electrodynamics Radiative Corrections: IntroductionRadiative Corrections: Some Formal DevelopmentsPart II: RenormalizationInvitation: Ultraviolet Cutoffs and Critical FlucutationsFunctional MethodsSystematics of RenormalizationRenormalization and SymmetryThe Renormalization GroupCritical Exponents and Scalar Field TheoryPart III: Non-Abelian Gauge TheoriesInvitation: The Parton Model of Hadron StructureNon-Abelian Gauge InvarianceQuantization of Non-Abelian Gauge TheoriesQuantum ChromodynamicsOperator Products and Effective VerticesPertubation Theory AnomaliesGauge Theories with Spontaneous Symmetry BreakingQuantization of Spontaneously Broken Gauge TheoriesQuantum Field Theory at the Frontier

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Book SynopsisMost conventional gardening books concentrate on how and when to carry out horticultural tasks such as pruning, seed sowing and taking cuttings. Science and the Garden, Third Edition is unique in explaining in straightforward terms some of the science that underlies these practices. It is principally a book of ''Why'' ? Why are plants green? Why do some plants only flower in the autumn? Why do lateral buds begin to grow when the terminal bud is removed by pruning? Why are some plants successful as weeds? Why does climate variability and change mean change for gardeners? But it also goes on to deal with the ''How'', providing rationale behind the practical advice. The coverage is wide-ranging and comprehensive and includes: the diversity, structure, functioning and reproduction of garden plants; nomenclature and classification; genetics and plant breeding; soil properties and soil management; environmental factors affecting growth and development; methods of propagatioTable of ContentsPreface to third edition xiii Preface to second edition xiv Preface to first edition xv 1 Diversity in the plant world 1 2 The plant body: structure and function 14 3 Reproduction: Securing the future 37 4 Naming plants 45 5 Selecting and breeding plants 55 6 Summary 75 7 Soil cultivation and fertility 86 8 The plant environment: Light and water 102 9 Plants and seasons 120 10 Growing plants from seed 139 11 Vegetative propagation 149 12 Size and form 166 13 Colour, scent and sound in the garden 175 14 Climate and weather 191 15 Climate and other environmental changes 206 16 Protected cultivation 214 17 The diversity of the undesirables 234 18 Controlling the undesirables 248 19 Maturation, ripening and storage 262 20 Garden ecology 278 21 Garden wildlife and conservation 292 22 Low-input and low-impact gardening 299 23 Health, well-being and socio-cultural benefits 307 24 Gardens for science 320 Conclusion 328 Further reading 328 Authors and affiliations 328 Glossary 329 Index 355

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Book SynopsisGood and effective treatment in radiotherapy requires careful consideration of the complex variables involved as well as critical assessment of the techniques. This new edition of an established classic takes into account advances in imaging and treatment delivery and reflects the current state of the art in the practice of radiotherapy, emphasizing the underlying principles of treatment that can be applied for conventional, conformal, and novel treatments.Table of ContentsPreface.1. What you need to know before planning radiotherapy treatment. 2. Principles of radiotherapy planning. 3. Radiobiology and treatment planning. 4. Organs at risk and tolerance of normal tissues. 5. Principles of brachytherapy. 6. Emergency and palliative radiotherapy. 7. Skin. 8. Head and neck: general considerations. 9. Lip, ear, nose and treatment of the neck in skin cancer. 10. Oral cavity. 11. Oropharynx cancer and unknown primary tumours of the head and neck. 12. Hypopharynx. 13. Nasopharynx. 14. Larynx. 15. Salivary glands. 16. Sinuses: maxilla, ethmoid and nasal cavity tumours. 17. Orbit. 18. Central nervous system. 19. Thyroid and thymoma. 20. Lung. 21. Mesothelioma. 22. Breast. 23. Haematological malignancies. 24. Oesophagus and stomach. 25. Pancreas and liver. 26. Rectum. 27. Anus. 28. Prostate. 29. Bladder. 30. Testis. 31. Penis. 32. Cervix. 33. Uterus. 34. Vagina. 35. Vulva. 36. Sarcoma. 37. Paediatric tumours. 38. Radiotherapy for benign disease.

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Book Synopsis'Moving and awe-inspiring... The story of the decade'Mail on Sunday'Vaxxers is so good that the book will be read for long after the pandemic is over'Financial Times'The amazing tale of a vaccine that has saved so many of our lives. It's a dramatic, page-turning read, and incredibly moving'Chris Evans'I dare anyone to read this and not come away impressed' Guardian__________The bestselling inside story of a historic moment for science and for humanity.On 1 January 2020, Professor Sarah Gilbert read an article about four people in China with an illness of unknown cause. Within two weeks, she and her team had designed a new vaccine that would go on to save millions of lives from Covid-19.Capturing a landmark moment, Sarah Gilbert and Catherine Green reveal their story of making the pioneering Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine and fighting a pandemic as ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. They separate fact from fiction, they explain how they made their highly effective vaccine in record time with the eyes of the world watching, and they give us hope for the future.Trade ReviewThis book is a profound success. I have read few that have given me such an immediate, eye-level view of working science - of brilliant, committed, heroic science. * Sunday Times *Vaxxers is the amazing tale of a vaccine that has saved so many of our lives. It's a dramatic, page-turning read, and incredibly moving -- Chris EvansMoving and awe-inspiring... The story of the decade * Mail on Sunday *Excellent and readable ... Vaxxers is so good that the book will be read for long after the pandemic is over. * Financial Times *Urgent and fascinating ... A tale of hard work and victory against steep odds, a unique insight into vaccines generally ... A gripping yarn ... I dare anyone to read this and not come away impressed. * Guardian *An enthralling tale of toil, tenacity and triumph ... The world needs all the Sarah Gilberts and Catherine Greens it can get. Just brilliant. -- Dr Rachel Clarke, author of BREATHTAKING and DEAR LIFEHeroes of our time ... Fired by a mission to save the world, these researchers are dedicated, altruistic, and determined ... Let's hope people who have not yet taken up the vaccine read Vaxxers and decide to have the jab. * The Lancet *One of the most epic and pioneering moments in human history, comparable to the race to put a man on the moon, the discovery of DNA, or the first ascent of Everest. The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is a triumph and its creators are life savers. -- Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome TrustAn extraordinary story with a remarkable beginning and an astonishing denouement * Observer *A personal story of one of the most epic moments in human history ... I take my hat off in thanks to these remarkable women. * Irish Times *An extraordinary story of professional determination and excellence... Vaxxers is a quintessential feel-good read... Bravo Sarah. Bravo Cath. Thank you for making the world a safer place. * Irish Examiner *One of the most extraordinary stories in the history of medicine. -- Matt D'AnconaA book that anyone even slightly vaccine-hesitant should read, because it addresses almost every concern or question that might be raised... a fascinating behind-the-scenes look ... One of the great moments in modern science * Sydney Morning Herald *A biomedical thriller. * Observer *Enthralling and engagingly personal ... Vaxxers is an engrossing tale of solid science that should reassure anyone. * The Australian *

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Book SynopsisThis advanced textbook is tailored for an introductory course in Systems Biology and is well-suited for biologists as well as engineers and computer scientists. It comes with student-friendly reading lists and a companion website featuring a short exam prep version of the book and educational modeling programs. The text is written in an easily accessible style and includes numerous worked examples and study questions in each chapter. For this edition, a section on medical systems biology has been included.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM BIOLOGY Introduction Modeling of Biochemical Systems Structural Modeling and Analysis of Biochemical Networks Kinetic Models of Biochemical Networks Introduction Data Formats, Simulation Techniques, and Modeling Tools Model Fitting, Reduction, and Coupling Discrete, Stochastic, and Spatial Models Network Structures, Dynamics and Function Gene Expression Models Variability, Robustness, and Information Evolution and Optimality Models of Biochemical Systems REFERENCE SECTION Cell Biology Experimental Techniques Mathematical and Physical Concepts Databases Software Tools for Modeling

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Book SynopsisA BOOK OF THE YEARGUARDIAN, THE ECONOMIST, NEW STATESMAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, BLOOMBERGAnil Seth's radical new theory of consciousness challenges our understanding of perception and reality, doing for brain science what Dawkins did for evolutionary biology.'A brilliant beast of a book.' DAVID BYRNE'Hugely important.' JIM AL-KHALILI'Masterly . . . An exhilarating book: a vast-ranging, phenomenal achievement that will undoubtedly become a seminal text.'GAIA VINCE, GUARDIANBeing You is not as simple as it sounds. Somehow, within each of our brains, billions of neurons work to create our conscious experience. How does this happen? Why do we experience life in the first person? After over twenty years researching the brain, world-renowned neuroscientist Anil Seth puts forward a radical new theory of consciousness and

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Book Synopsis''teeming with fascinating and enlightening insights'' OBSERVERPlant lovers will find much of interest in Schlanger's inspiring tale of where her curious mind has led her' NATURECaptivating' THE GUARDIANIt's rare that you read a book that makes you want to grab people to tell them what it's about, but this is one of them' DAILY MAILLook at the green organism across the room or through the window: the potted plant, or the grass or a tree. Think how a life spent constantly growing yet rooted in a single spot comes with tremendous challenges. To meet them, plants have come up with some of the most creative methods for surviving of any living thing us included. Many are so ingenious that they seem nearly impossible.Did you know plants can communicate when they are being eaten, allowing nearby plants to bolster their defences? They move and that movement stops when they are anaesthetised. They also use electricity for internal communication. They can hear the sounds of caterpillars eating. Plants can remember the last time they have been visited by a bee and how many times they have been visited so they have a concept of time and can count. Plants can not only communicate with each other, they can also communicate with other species of plants and animals, allowing them to manipulate animals to defend or fertilise them.So look again at the potted plant, or the grass or the tree and wonder: are plants intelligent?Or perhaps ask an even more fundamental question: are they conscious?The Light Eaters will completely redefine how you think about plants. Packed with the most amazing stories of the life of plants it will open your eyes to the extraordinary green life forms we share the planet with.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Planning 2. Monitoring 3. Pharmacology 4. Access 5. Engagement 6. Angiography 7. Determine target lesion(s) 8. Wiring 9. Lesion preparation 10. Stenting 11. Arterial closure 12. Physiology 13. Imaging 14. Hemodynamic support 15. Complex subgroups 16. Complications 17. Equipment 18. How to start and improve a CTO PCI program

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Book SynopsisDetails the electron microscopy methods used to investigate complex and fine-scale microstructures, such as those produced by fast-particle irradiation of metals or ion implantation of semiconductors. This book also focuses on the methods used to characterize small point-defect clusters, such as dislocation loops.Table of ContentsThe role of transmission electron microscopy in characterising radiation damage. An introduction to the available contrast mechanisms and experimental techniques. Analysis of small centres of strain: the determination of loop morphologies. Analysis of small centres of strain: determination of the vacancy or interstitial natural of small clusters. Analysis of small centres of strain: counting and sizing small clusters. Characterisation of voids and bubbles. Techniques for imaging displacement cascades. High-resolution imaging of radiation damage. In-situ irradiation experiments. Applications of analytical techniques. Radiation damage in amorphous glass. Appendix: The Thompson tetrahdron. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisDesign, Analysis, and Manufacturing of Lightweight Composite Structures provides a thorough guide to composite materials and their applications, suitable for students of all levels, as well as those in the industry. Covering established theory as well as cutting-edge developments in the field, this book is an essential companion to anyone interested in composite materials.Discussing the mechanical properties of advanced composites and their materials, this book describes testing and evaluation, focusing on sustainability in manufacturing. Looking at how composite materials can form structural components, this book is centered around how to design and analyze these materials as appropriate to different applications. It discusses micromechanics, stiffness matrices, and numerical calculations using MATLABR, Excel, and Python. It also covers failure, applied forces, strain, and stress, alongside finite element analysis of composites.This book is suitable for studeTable of ContentsChapter 1 Micromechanical Behavior of LaminaChapter 2 Introduction to ABD MatrixChapter 3 Rectangular Composite Beams Being Bended and Loaded AxiallyChapter 4 Composite BeamsChapter 5 Stiffened Panels and PlatesChapter 6 Effects on the Environment, Fatigue, and Performance of Fiber CompositesChapter 7 Discontinuous Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid CompositesChapter 8 Natural Fiber CompositesChapter 9 Vibration and NoiseChapter 10 Additive Manufacturing in Composites: Fundamentals of ProcessesChapter 11 Additive Manufacturing in Composite: CharacteristicsChapter 12 Additive Manufacturing in Composite: Applications and Models

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Book SynopsisIn this concise and richly-illustrated work, Olive Whicher introduces a radical new science of living organisms, forms and processes, based on the pioneering work of Rudolf Steiner and his pupil George Adams. If we are to understand fully the laws of living nature, she argues, it is necessary to overcome the one-sided ideas of modern science - ideas that are only adequate to describe material forms and forces. We need to widen our thinking to include the 'etheric formative forces' - forces that are alive in ethereal space or 'counterspace'. Such forces work in plants, for example, by drawing matter upwards in a suctional manner, in contrast to the forces of gravity, which draw downwards, and the forces of an explosion, which work upward and outward. This easily-digestible introduction will be valuable to anybody seeking to comprehend the living world around us.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This manual is destined to be a must for the present generation of beginning and intermediate students in the anatomy of vertebrates. It blends a familiar language with the formalism and cadence of Victorian descriptions, all the while maintaining clear directions on dissection procedures, and amazing, realistic, art, rendering its reading a vivid experience. It is strongly based in the conceptual framework of phylogeny but without losing the practical spirit of manuals. The incorporation of new sections on examples often not (or ever) included in other works is a bonus that broadens its scope, flexibility, and utility." --Dr Sergio F Vizcaino, Departmento Cientifico Paleontologia Vertebrados, Museo de la Plata, Argentina "This new lab manual by De Iuliis and Pulerà will quickly become the standard for veterinary and vertebrate zoology courses alike. The artwork is simply the best available, and appears more true-to-life than any others. The choice of including skeletal material beyond the standard fare (including T. rex!) makes this manual truly innovative. The text clearly explains the anatomy, and goes into more detail than any similar manual, allowing the instructor to more easily tailor the manual to his or her course. Prepare to see this work mimicked by others!" --Randall Lauff, Biology Department, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada "This book is the go-to manual for comparative anatomy and vertebrate morphology courses. The excellent artwork and clear text make it understandable and practical for students. Having taught anatomy for 36 years and used every possible lab manual, I chose this manual among all others. The inclusion of a variety of vertebrate skulls makes it a valuable tool for biology students. The 3rd edition adds valuable information on the protochordates and the sheep heart and shark reproductive system. The clear instructions and illustrations of this manual make the job of the lab instructor much easier and enjoyable. This is the best comparative anatomy lab manual!" --Dr. Philip J. Motta, Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of South Florida, Tampa "De Iuliis and Pulerà have produced a must-read primer for helping our students understand the anatomy of vertebrates. It is a delightful guide full of important and relevant anatomical information on a variety of vertebrates. It is written in a straightforward, concise, easy to follow style and is accompanied by amazing artwork. We look forward to the Chinese version coming out! Read this book - and learn from one of the best." --Dr. Zhikun Gai Associate Professor of Key Laboratory of Vertebrate Evolution and Human Origins, Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing "I have been using this outstanding lab manual for my Vertebrate Biology course for more than ten years. It is simply the best available for vertebrate comparative anatomy courses. I have always appreciated the broad coverage and excellent diagrams, and especially the combination of artwork and photographs. The third edition builds upon the strengths of the previous two by adding sections on the amphioxus, sea squirt, and sheep heart. These new sections have excellent diagrams and photos; for example, the photos of the preserved sheep heart with the superficial adipose tissue and cut vessels show the students what the heart in the dissecting tray in front of them actually looks like, as opposed to a stylized artistic view of the heart seen in most lab texts. No other lab manual I am aware of offers this realistic approach. Like the previous editions, the new photos and art are clear and easy to read and study. I am looking forward to bringing this updated lab text to a whole new generation of students." --Dr. Mark S. Mills, Assistant Professor of Biology, Missouri Western State University, St Joseph "De Iuliis and Pulerà’s The Dissection of Vertebrates is a special work that combines current science and anatomical description with exceptional illustration. Importantly, the authors introduce vertebrate anatomy on a solid phylogenetic footing before proceeding to the sections that separately focus on dissections of exemplar vertebrates. I have used De Iuliis and Pulerà’s The Dissection of Vertebrates since its inaugural publication – no other manual comes close to this work in terms of its clarity of prose and highly polished scientific illustration. In my course, we focus on the dissection of the cat, and the content of the manual is excellently suited for an in-depth coverage of mammalian anatomical systems over the course of a semester. The writing is clear and accessible, and its organization is well suited for training students to rely on working between the guide and specimen, with dissection tools in hand. The sections on mammal and reptile skulls are exciting features usually not seen elsewhere, and introduce students to the intricacies and varieties of form that have evolved in those lineages. This aspect, along with the breathtaking illustrations, transforms the manual into an important reference for students and morphologists alike. In addition, De Iuliis brings the content up to date, such as including new terms such as procoracoid, which reflects the current work on recent reconsiderations of anatomical homologies. The illustrations deserve extra comment: Pulerà’s renderings show an extraordinary commitment to accuracy and aesthetic excellence; in addition to their value for navigating anatomy, virtually any of his illustrations could be framed and displayed as high culture natural history art. In this regard, the manual could, arguably, serve as a source for a course in scientific illustration. For all of these reasons I could not recommend a work on vertebrate anatomy more highly. All told, it is a work that would make the science’s founder, Georges Cuvier, proud." -- Dr. Thomas D. Carr, Associate Professor of Biology, Carthage College, KenoshaTable of Contents1. Vertebrates and Their Kin 2. The Lamprey 3. The Shark 4. The Perch 5. The Mudpuppy 6. The Frog 7. The Cat 8. Reptile Skulls and Mandibles 9. The Pigeon

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. From the Origin of Disease to Pandemic Infectious Diseases2. The Age of Chronic and Late Chronic Diseases: A New View of Diseases3. Five Strategies of Our Body to Fight Disease4. Method of Ending Disease and the Future Medical System5. After the End of Disease

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"If you perform laboratory testing for pediatric populations and consult with pediatricians, get this book now." --DoodyTable of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction 1 Chemistry tests Acylcarnitine Profile Adiponectin Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT, SGPT) Albumin Aldolase Aldosterone Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone-Specific Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Amino Acids, Plasma Alanine b-Alanine a-Aminoadipic Acid a-Aminobutyric Acid g-Aminobutyric Acid b-Aminoisobutyric Acid Anserine Arginine Asparagine Aspartate Carnosine Citrulline Cystathionine Cystine Ethanolalanine Glutamate Glutamine Glycine Histidine Homocystine Hydroxylysine Hydroxyproline Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine 1-Methyl-histidine 3-Methyl-histidine Ornithine Phenylalanine Phosphoethanolamine Phosphoserine Proline Sarcosine Serine Taurine Threonine Tryptophan Tyrosine Valine Amino Acids, Urine Alanine b-Alanine a-Aminoadipic Acid a-Aminobutyric Acid g-Aminobutyric Acid b-Aminoisobutyric Acid Anserine Arginine Asparagine Aspartate Carnosine Citrulline Cystathionine Cystine Ethanolamine Glutamate Glutamine Glycine Histidine Homocystine Hydroxylysine Hydroxyproline Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine 1-Methyl-histidine 3-Methyl-histidine Ornithine Phenylalanine Phosphoethanolamine Phosphoserine Proline Sarcosine Serine Taurine Threonine Tryptophan Tyrosine Valine Amylase Amylase, Pancreatic Androstenedione Anti-Mu¨llerian Hormone (AMH) Antistreptolysin O (ASO) Apolipoprotein A Apolipoprotein B Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST, SGOT) b-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxybutyrate b2-Microglobulin Base Excess Bile Acids, Total 3a-Hydroxy Bile Acids Bilirubin, Conjugated Bilirubin, Total Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natiuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) C-Peptide C-Reactive Protein (CRP) C-Telopeptide Calcium, Serum/Plasma Calcium, Urine Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) Carnitine, Total Ceruloplasmin Chloride Cholesterol Cholinesterase Dibucaine Number Citrate, Urine Creatine KinaseeMB isoform (CK-MB) Complement FractiondC3c Complement FractiondC4 Copper Corticosterone Cortisol, Serum Cortisol, Urinary Free Creatine Kinase (CK) Creatinine Cystatin C Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS) Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) 11-Deoxycortisol (Compound S) Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Dopamine, Urine Epinephrine, Serum Epinephrine, Urine Estradiol Estrone Ferritin Folate Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Free Fatty Acids Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT) Glucose Growth Hormone Haptoglobin High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) Homocysteine, Total Homovanillic Acid (HVA; 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid), Urine Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (beta-hCG) 17-hydroxypregnenolone 17a-Hydroxyprogesterone (17a-OHP) lmmunoglobulin A (IgA) Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) Immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) Immunoglobulin G3 (IgG3) Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) Immunoglobulin M (IgM) Insulin Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP-3) Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) Iron Total Iron Binding Capacity Lactate, Serum/Plasma Lactate, CSF Lactate Dehydrogenase Leptin Lipase Lipoprotein (a) Low-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (LDL-C) Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Magnesium Metanephrine, Urine Mucopolysaccharides, Urine Myoglobin N-Telopeptide (NTx), Urine Norepinephrine/Noradrenaline, Plasma Norepinephrine/Noradrenaline, Urine Normetanephrine, Urine Osmolality, Urine Osteocalcin Oxalate, Urine Oxygen Saturation Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Phosphorus, Serum/Plasma Phosphorus, Urine Potassium Prealbumin (Transthyretin) Pregnenolone Procalcitonin Progesterone Prolactin Protein, Total Protein, CSF Rheumatoid Factor Selenium Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) Sodium, Serum Sodium, Urine Soluble Transferrin Receptor Testosterone Testosterone, Free Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Thyroxine (T4) Thyroxine-Binding Globulin (TBG) Thyroxine, Free (Free T4) Transferrin Transferrin Saturation Triglycerides Triiodothyronine (T3) Triiodothyronine, Free (Free 13) Troponin I Troponin T Urea Nitrogen Uric Acid Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA; 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxymandelic Acid), Urine Vitamin A Vitamin B12 1,25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D 206 Vitamin E (a-Tocopherol) Zinc 2 Hematology tests Basophil Count, Absolute Basophil Count, Relative Eosinophil Count, Absolute Eosinophil Count, Relative Hematocrit Hemoglobin Immature Granulocyte Count (IG), Absolute Immature Granulocyte Count (IG), Relative Immature Platelet Count (IPC) Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) Lymphocyte Count, Absolute Lymphocyte Count, Relative Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) Monocyte Count, Absolute Monocyte Count, Relative Neutrophil Count, Absolute Neutrophil Count, Relative Nucleated Red Blood Cell Count (Absolute) Platelet Count RBC Count Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Reticulocyte Count, Absolute Reticulocyte Count, Relative Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content WBC Count Additional Reading 3 Coagulation tests Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time ADAMTS13 Activity Alpha 2- Antiplasmin Antithrombin Activity D-Dimer Factor II Factor V Factor VII Factor VIII Factor IX Factor X Factor XI Factor XII Factor XIII Fibrinogen Activity, Clauss Plasminogen Protein C Activity Protein C Antigen Protein S Activity Protein S Antigen, Free Protein S Antigen, Total Prothrombin Time TEG Parameters, Kaolin-Activated (Citrated Whole Blood) TEG Parameters, Kaolin-Activated (Whole Blood Only) Thrombin Clotting Time Tissue Factor Protein Inhibitor, Total Von Willebrand Factor Activity Von Willebrand Factor Antigen Von Willebrand Factor: Collagen Binding Additional Reading

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Book SynopsisWhat is Life? Decades of research have resulted in the full mapping of the human genome - three billion pairs of code whose functions are only now being understood. The gene''s eye view of life, advocated by evolutionary biology, sees living bodies as mere vehicles for the replication of the genetic codes. But for a physiologist, working with the living organism, the view is a very different one. Denis Noble is a world renowned physiologist, and sets out an alternative view to the question - one that becomes deeply significant in terms of the living, breathing organism. The genome is not life itself. Noble argues that far from genes building organisms, they should be seen as prisoners of the organism. The view of life presented in this little, modern, post-genome project reflection on the nature of life, is that of the systems biologist: to understand what life is, we must view it at a variety of different levels, all interacting with each other in a complex web. It is that emergent web, full of feedback between levels, from the gene to the wider environment, that is life. It is a kind of music. Including stories from Noble''s own research experience, his work on the heartbeat, musical metaphors, and elements of linguistics and Chinese culture, this very personal and at times deeply lyrical book sets out thesystems biology view of life.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition A beautifully written book... After the great successes of molecular biology, the time has come to re-assemble the organism. Denis Noble tells us why this needs to be done. He also tells us how we should go about it. Strongly recommended. * Sir Patrick Bateson, F.R.S., Emeritus Professor of Ethology, Cambridge *highly evocative essay * Steven Poole, The Guardian *Table of Contents1. The CD of Life: the genome ; 2. The organ of 30,000 pipes ; 3. The Score: is it written down? ; 4. The Conductor: downward causation ; 5. The Rhythm Section: the heartbeat and other rhythms ; 6. The Orchestra: the organs and systems of the body ; 7. Modes and Keys: cellular harmony ; 8. The Composer: evolution ; 9. The Opera Theatre: the brain ; 10. Curtain Call: The artist disappears

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Book SynopsisHow does a single-cell creature, such as an amoeba, lead such a sophisticated life? How does it hunt living prey, respond to lights, sounds, and smells, and display complex sequences of movements without the benefit of a nervous system? This book offers a startling and original answer.Trade Review"'Whilst Bray doesn't shy away from using unfamiliar terms they are always explained in context. For a book delving into systems biology and comparing specific examples of biological processes to computational systems that's quite a welcome surprise... The style is elegant and very readable.' Celia Gitterman, Chemistry World 'Biology and information lie at the heart of a new scientific revolution. In this timely and illuminating volume, Dennis Bray passionately weaves a compelling case for a computational view of life.' Martyn Amos, author of Genesis Machines: The New Science of Biocomputing"

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of The Chemistry of Clay-Organic Reactions book provides a comprehensive and fully updated summary of the literature on the interactions of clay minerals with organic molecules, including reaction mechanisms and bonding modes together with their practical and industrial applications. The reader will gain an insight into the formation and properties of complexes between clay minerals and a variety of organic compounds and the use of such complexes as sorbents and carriers of organic pollutants, pesticides, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.KEY FEATURES An authoritative resource providing a detailed synthesis of published data on clay-organic complexes and reactions. Authored by a globally recognized expert in the field. Describes developments in the interactions of organic compounds with fibrous and short-range order clay minerals. This book is written for environmental an

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Book SynopsisThe last lecture course that Nobel Prize winner Richard P. Feynman gaveto students at Caltech from 1983 to 1986 was not on physics but on computerscience. The first edition of the Feynman Lectures on Computation, publishedin 1996, provided an overview of standard and not-so-standard topics incomputer science given in Feynmanâs inimitable style. Although nowover 20 years old, most of the material is still relevant and interesting, andFeynmanâs unique philosophy of learning and discovery shines through.For this new edition, Tony Hey has updated the lectures with an invitedchapter from Professor John Preskill on âœQuantum Computing 40 YearsLaterâ. This contribution captures the progress made toward building aquantum computer since Feynmanâs original suggestions in 1981. The last25 years have also seen the âœMooreâs lawâ roadmap for the IT industrycoming to an end. To reflect this transition, JohnTable of Contents- Foreword by Bill Gates - Editor’s Preface - Feynman’s Preface - Author and Editor Biographies - Contributors 1. Introduction to Computers 2. Computer Organization 3. The Theory of Computation 4. Coding and Information Theory 5. Reversible Computation and the Thermodynamics of Computing 6. Quantum Mechanical Computers 7. Quantum Computing 40 Years Later 8. Physical Aspects of Computation 9: The Future of Computing Beyond Moore’s Law 10. Feynman on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 11. Reminiscences 12. Afterword 13. Suggested Reading 13. Index

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Book SynopsisDifferential geometry and topology have become essential tools for many theoretical physicists. In particular, they are indispensable in theoretical studies of condensed matter physics, gravity, and particle physics. Geometry, Topology and Physics, Second Edition introduces the ideas and techniques of differential geometry and topology at a level suitable for postgraduate students and researchers in these fields.The second edition of this popular and established text incorporates a number of changes designed to meet the needs of the reader and reflect the development of the subject. The book features a considerably expanded first chapter, reviewing aspects of path integral quantization and gauge theories. Chapter 2 introduces the mathematical concepts of maps, vector spaces, and topology. The following chapters focus on more elaborate concepts in geometry and topology and discuss the application of these concepts to liquid crystals, superfluid helium, generaTrade Review"…a very impressive book." -Australian and New Zealand Physicists "The clarity of the presentation is enhanced by explicit calculations and diagrams; the proof of a theorem is given only when it is instructive and not very technical. There is also a large number of exercises and problems, and last but not least, an index … superb layout…" - Zentralblatt fur Mathematick un ihre Grenzgebiete "I believe that the book will not only boost modernization of the traditional courses of theoretical physics but will prompt the specialist in topology and differential geometry to have a closer look at the applications. So I welcome this second edition." -Christopher GilmourTable of ContentsQuantum Physics. Mathematical Preliminaries. Homology Groups. Homotopy Groups. Manifolds. DeRham Cohomology Groups. Riemannian Geometry. Complex Manifolds. Fibre Bundles. Connections on Fibre Bundles. Characteristic Classes. Index Theorems. Anomalies in Gauge Field Theories. Bosonic String Theory. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThoroughly updated, Introduction to Polymers, Third Edition presents the science underpinning the synthesis, characterization and properties of polymers. The material has been completely reorganized and expanded to include important new topics and provide a coherent platform for teaching and learning the fundamental aspects of contemporary polymer science. New to the Third EditionPart IThis first part covers newer developments in polymer synthesis, including âlivingâ radical polymerization, catalytic chain transfer and free-radical ring-opening polymerization, along with strategies for the synthesis of conducting polymers, dendrimers, hyperbranched polymers and block copolymers. Polymerization mechanisms have been made more explicit by showing electron movements.Part IIIn this part, the authors have added new topics on diffusion, solution behaviour of polyelectrolytes and field-flow fractionation methods. They also greatly expand cTrade ReviewThe second edition of this book is currently the recommended text for a second year undergraduate lecture course I deliver. In future I will recommend the third edition for both this course and a fourth year (Masters) lecture course on advanced polymer synthesis. Moreover, not only have Young and Lovell produced an excellent text (again) for supporting undergraduate teaching, this book is also a superb entry level text for postgraduates students with limited experience of polymers.—Chemistry World, 2012Table of ContentsConcepts, Nomenclature and Synthesis of Polymers. Characterization of Polymers. Phase Structure and Morphology of Bulk Polymers. Properties of Bulk Polymers. Answers to Problems. Index.

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Book SynopsisPioneering work on bud and plant shapes, indicating there are universal laws which guide an organism's growth into predetermined patterns.Trade Review'An extraordinary book. His work will form one of the bases of our new holistic science.'-- David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network Review

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Book SynopsisThis new edition titled Adhesives, Coatings and Consolidants discusses the chemical, physical, and optical properties that influence the selection of adhesives, coatings, and consolidants used in the conservation of cultural heritage objects made from a wide range of materials.The structured text guides readers through the concepts that underpin the selection of the material to use for a given object, when making a join, applying a coating, or consolidating a fragile surface. Widely used conservation materials today are mentioned in the context of the desirable properties that account for their popularity, while examples of those used in the past and likely to be found on previously treated objects are also discussed. This volume is not a recipe book. It is a basic primer and an aid to the assimilation of concepts that will become embedded in decision-making by conservation professionals. Adhesives are discussed first and in the most detail, followed by coatings. The s

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Book SynopsisâœPhysics: An Introduction to Physical Dynamicsâ provides an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of physics for science and engineering undergraduates who are studying elementary physics.This textbook contains twelve chapters with accompanying problem sets, and deals with the dynamical properties of a variety of physical systems. The first six chapters introduce Newtonâs laws of motion, followed by the concepts of mechanical work and mechanical energy, with illustrative applications to the translational and/or rotational motion of inflexible objects such as particles and 3D objects of fixed shape. The next four chapters generalize the application of Newtonâs laws and mechanical energy to flexible systems, including flowing fluids, waves on strings, and oscillating springs. The last two chapters deal with the laws of thermodynamics, and with heat energy transfer between systems at different temperatures.The presentation assumes some familiarity with topic

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Book SynopsisThis text is designed to be an undergraduate reference textbook for students of chemistry who aim to select degree modules geared towards medicinal chemistry. The first two chapters offer an overview of basic organic chemistry, followed by organic synthesis in Chapter 3, with an emphasis on the importance of synthetic procedures in relation to the chemistry of drug design. In Chapter 4, the book covers foundational aspects of biochemistry and biomedical science to provide a basis for students understanding where and how drugs work on selected targets. Later, the book explains how medicines have been created for selected topics in medicinal chemistry â namely against pathogens, cancer and neurological targets.Features: User-friendly text that deals with key methods in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry An overture of drug design against disease targets An introduction to the molecular basis of disease and key topics in

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Book SynopsisThe analysis of lunar crescent visibility criterion is vital in providing a comparative insight for predicting the visibility and suitability for Hijri calendar determination. While there have been previous attempts to measure the performance of lunar crescent visibility criterion, these attempts only apply to a singular analysis and not a comparative examination.Design, Development and Analysis of Lunar Crescent Visibility Criterion with Python explores the development of an analysis tool for lunar crescent visibility criterion using an integrated lunar crescent visibility database. The analysis tool, called HilalPy and HilalObs, was developed in the form of a Python library, so that it can be integrated into other software and webpages to enable deployment into various operating systems. This book will provide useful insights for the future development of lunar crescent visibility criterion, particularly for calendrical purposes.Key Features:<

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Book SynopsisA thorough explanation of the tenets of biomechanics At once a basic and applied science, biomechanics focuses on the mechanical cause-effect relationships that determine the motions of living organisms. Biomechanics for Dummies examines the relationship between biological and mechanical worlds.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 4 Part I: Getting Started with Biomechanics 5 Chapter 1: Jumping Into Biomechanics 7 Analyzing Movement with Biomechanics 7 Mechanics 8 Bio 9 Expanding on Mechanics 10 Describing motion with kinematics 11 Causing motion with kinetics 13 Putting Biomechanics to Work 14 Chapter 2: Reviewing the Math You Need for Biomechanics 15 Getting Orientated 16 Brushing Up on Algebra 17 Following the order of operations 17 Defining some math operations 19 Isolating a variable 20 Interpreting proportionality 22 Looking for the Hypotenuse 23 Using the Pythagorean theorem 24 De-tricking trigonometric functions: SOH CAH TOA 26 Unvexing Vector Quantities 31 Resolving a vector into components 33 Composing a vector from components 35 Chapter 3: Speaking the Language of Biomechanics 37 Measuring Scalars and Vectors 38 Standardizing a Reference Frame 39 Directing your attention to locations of the body 40 Referencing planes and axes 40 Describing Movement: Kinematics 42 Typecasting motion: Linear, angular, and general 42 Describing how far: Distance and displacement 43 Describing how fast: Speed and velocity 44 Changing velocity: Acceleration 45 Pushing and Pulling into Kinetics 45 Forcing yourself to understand Newton’s laws of motion 47 Using the impulse–momentum relationship 49 Working with Energy and Power 49 Mechanical work 49 Mechanical energy 50 Mechanical power 51 Turning Force into Torque 51 Dealing with Measurement Units 51 Using the Neuromusculoskeletal System to Move 52 The skeletal system 53 The muscular system 53 The nervous system 55 Part II: Looking At Linear Mechanics 57 Chapter 4: Making Motion Change: Force 59 Pushing and Pulling: What Is Force? 59 Working with Force Vectors 65 Using the force components to find the resultant 66 Resolving a force into components 68 Classifying Forces 69 Contact and noncontact forces 69 Internal and external forces 70 Feeling the Pull of Gravity 74 Slipping, Sliding, and Staying Put: Friction Is FμN 76 Materials do matter: The coefficient of friction ( μ ) 80 Squeezing to stick: Normal reaction force (N) 81 Chapter 5: Describing Linear Motion: Linear Kinematics 83 Identifying Position 84 Describing How Far a Body Travels 85 Distance.85 Displacement 86 Describing How Fast a Body Travels 88 Speed 89 Velocity 90 Momentum 92 Speeding Up or Slowing Down: Acceleration 92 Constant acceleration 95 Projectile motion 95 Chapter 6: Causing Linear Motion: Linear Kinetics 103 Clarifying Net Force and Unbalanced Force 103 Newton’s First Law: The Law of Inertia 106 Newton’s Third Law: The Law of Equal and Opposite Action–Reaction 107 Newton’s Second Law: The Law of Acceleration 109 Deriving the impulse–momentum relationship from the law of acceleration 112 Applying the impulse–momentum relationship for movement analysis 114 Chapter 7: Looking At Force and Motion Another Way: Work, Energy, and Power 119 Working with Force 120 Energizing Movement 122 Kinetic energy 123 Potential energy 124 Conserving Mechanical Energy 128 Powering Better Performance 130 The Work–Energy Relationship 131 Part III: Investigating Angular Mechanics 137 Chapter 8: Twisting and Turning: Torques and Moments of Force 139 Defining Torque 140 Lining up for rotation: The moment arm of a force 141 Calculating the turning effect of a force 142 Measuring Torque 144 Muscling into torque: How muscles serve as torque generators 145 Resisting torque: External torques on the body 148 Expanding on Equilibrium: Balanced Forces and Torques 149 Locating the Center of Gravity of a Body 152 Chapter 9: Angling into Rotation: Angular Kinematics 157 Measuring Angular Position 157 Describing How Far a Body Rotates 160 Angular distance 161 Angular displacement 162 Describing How Fast a Body Rotates 163 Angular speed.163 Angular velocity 164 Speeding Up or Slowing Down: Angular Acceleration 165 Relating Angular Motion to Linear Motion 167 Angular displacement and linear displacement 168 Angular velocity and linear velocity 169 Angular acceleration and linear acceleration 171 Chapter 10: Causing Angular Motion: Angular Kinetics 173 Resisting Angular Motion: The Moment of Inertia 174 The moment of inertia of a segment174 The moment of inertia of the whole body 178 Considering Angular Momentum 180 Angular momentum of a rigid body 180 Angular momentum of the human body when individual segments rotate 181 A New Angle on Newton: Angular Versions of Newton’s Laws 181 Maintaining angular momentum: Newton’s first law.182 Changing angular momentum: Newton’s second law 186 Equal but opposite: Newton’s third law189 Changing Angular Momentum with Angular Impulse 191 Chapter 11: Fluid Mechanics 193 Buoyancy: Floating Along 193 Considering Force Due to Motion in Fluid 197 Causing drag in a fluid 198 Causing lift in a fluid 201 Part IV: Analyzing the “Bio” of Biomechanics 205 Chapter 12: Stressing and Straining: The Mechanics of Materials 207 Visualizing Internal Loading of a Body 208 Applying Internal Force: Stress 210 Normal stress 212 Shear stress 217 Responding to Internal Force: Strain 219 Determining tensile strain 221 Determining compressive strain 221 Determining shear strain 222 Straining from Stress: The Stress–Strain Relationship 223 Give and go: Behaving elastically 224 Give and stay: Behaving plastically 224 Chapter 13: Boning Up on Skeletal Biomechanics 227 What the Skeletal System Does 228 How Bones Are Classified 228 The Materials and Structure of Bones 230 Materials: What bones are made of 231 Structure: How bones are organized 232 Connecting Bones: Joints 234 Immovable joints 234 Slightly movable joints 234 Freely movable joints 235 Growing and Changing Bone 237 Changing bone dimensions 238 Stressing bone: The effects of physical activity and inactivity 239 Chapter 14: Touching a Nerve: Neural Considerations in Biomechanics 247 Monitoring and Controlling the Body: The Roles of the Nervous System 248 Outlining the Nervous System 248 The central nervous system 250 The peripheral nervous system 250 Zeroing In on Neurons 251 Parts of neurons 251 Types of neurons 251 Controlling Motor Units 259 Motor unit recruitment 261 Rate coding 261 Chapter 15: Muscling Segments Around: Muscle Biomechanics 263 Characterizing Muscle 263 Seeing How Skeletal Muscles Are Structured 265 The macrostructure of muscles 266 The microstructure of muscle fibers.268 Comparing Types of Muscle Activity 270 Isometric activity 271 Concentric activity 272 Eccentric activity 272 Producing Muscle Force 274 Relating muscle length and tension 274 Relating muscle velocity and tension277 Stretching before Shortening: The Key to Optimal Muscle Force 279 Part V: Applying Biomechanics 283 Chapter 16: Eyeballing Performance: Qualitative Analysis 285 Serving as a Movement Analyst 286 Evaluating the Performance 287 Identifying the goal of the movement 287 Specifying the mechanical objective 289 Determining whether the goal has been reached 290 Troubleshooting the Performance 293 Constraints on performance 293 Technique errors 294 Pitching by the phases 298 Intervening to Improve the Performance 302 Adapting the constraints on throwing performance 302 Refining technique 303 Chapter 17: Putting a Number on Performance: Quantitative Analysis 305 Converting Continuous Data to Numbers 305 Measuring Kinematics: Motion-Capture Systems 306 Collecting kinematic data 307 Processing kinematic data 308 Measuring Kinetics: Force Platform Systems 310 Collecting kinetic data 310 Processing kinetic data 312 Recording Muscle Activity: Electromyography 313 Collecting the electromyogram 314 Processing the electromyogram 315 Chapter 18: Furthering Biomechanics: Research Applications 319 Exercising in Space 319 Repairing the Anterior Cruciate Ligament 320 Running Like Our Ancestors 322 Protecting Our Beans: Helmet Design 324 Balancing on Two Legs: Harder Than You Think 326 Chapter 19: Investigating Forensic Biomechanics: How Did It Happen? 329 Collecting Information for a Forensic Biomechanics Analysis 330 Witness accounts 330 Police incident investigation reports 331 Medical records 331 Determining the Mechanism of Injury 332 Evaluating Different Scenarios 335 Ending up on the far side of the road 335 Landing in water with a broken jaw 336 Part VI: The Parts of Tens 339 Chapter 20: Ten Online Resources for Biomechanics 341 The Exploratorium 341 The Physics Classroom 341 Coaches Info 342 Textbook-Related Websites 343 Topend Sports 343 Dr. Mike Marshall’s Pitching Coach Services 343 Waterloo’s Dr. Spine, Stuart McGill 344 Skeletal Bio Lab 345 Biomch-L 345 American Society of Biomechanics 346 Chapter 21: Ten Things You May Not Know about Biomechanics 347 Looking at How Biomechanics Got Its Start 347 Adding Realism to Entertainment 348 Developing Safer Motor Vehicles 348 Improving the On-Shelf Quality of Fruits and Vegetables 349 Fitting Footwear to the Activity 350 Banning Biomechanically Improved Sport Techniques 351 Re-Creating Dinosaurs 352 Designing Universally and Ergonomically 352 Giving a Hand to Prosthetics Design 353 Losing Weight to Help Your Joints 354 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Succeed in Your Biomechanics Course 355 Go to Class and Ask Questions 355 Read the Textbook 356 Do the Problems and Review Questions at the End of the Chapter 357 Create Flashcards 357 Go to Office Hours 358 Form a Study Group with Classmates 358 Accept and Apply Newton as the Foundation of Movement Analysis 359 Talk Fluent Biomechanics with Your Classmates 359 Volunteer for Research Projects 360 Attend a Biomechanics Conference 361 Index 363

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Book SynopsisVeterinary Embryology, 2nd Edition, has been updated to reflect the many changes that have developed in the field; the text has been fully revised and expanded and is now in full colour and many pedagogical features and a companion website have been developed.Trade Review"Overall, this is a great resource for anyone new to the field of embryology/developmental biology or related fields. The book is written in a way that is easy to follow and understand. The extensive use of illustrations throughout the book makes it a great learning tool, especially for concepts that are difficult to visualize...One of the major improvements in this edition is the incorporation of color in the illustrations, which greatly enhances the interpretation of the images." (Doody Enterprises 07/04/2017)"The second edition of Veterinary Embryology is the best available source of current information on the topic. The content is comprehensive, authoritative, logically organized, and amply complemented with color illustrations that are generous in size and generally effective in highlighting stages of embryo development. Those illustrations are also available from a companion website"...."Tables in the book contain a wealth of information regarding embryo features and gestational timing for various domestic animals. Additionally, the book highlights molecular details of gene expression, stem cell lineage related to twinning, and a comprehensive description of hematopoietic development. This book is a good value for the price. I highly recommend it as the best available resource for information related to veterinary embryology. As a textbook, students will appreciate the key points and color illustrations" (Reviewed by Thomas F. Fletcher, DVM, PhD, University of Minnesota 15th June 2017 AVMA)Table of ContentsAbout the authors, vii Preface, ix Acknowledgements, xi About the companion website, xii 1 Historical aspects of embryology, 1 2 Division, growth and differentiation of cells, 13 3 Gametogenesis, 20 4 Fertilisation, 26 5 Cleavage, 33 6 Gastrulation, 39 7 Cell signalling and gene functioning during development, 45 8 Stem cells, 59 9 Establishment of the basic body plan, 67 10 Coelomic cavities, 73 11 Foetal membranes, 81 12 Forms of implantation and placentation, 92 13 Embryo mortality in domestic species, 112 14 Cardiovascular system, 119 15 Embryological and postnatal features of haematopoiesis, 148 16 Nervous system, 167 17 Muscular and skeletal systems, 195 18 Digestive system, 214 19 Respiratory system, 232 20 Urinary system, 240 21 Male and female reproductive systems, 251 22 Structures in the head and neck, 274 23 Endocrine system, 289 24 Eye and ear, 298 25 Integumentary system, 314 26 Age determination of the embryo and foetus, 331 27 Assisted reproductive technologies used in domestic species, 338 28 Genetic, chromosomal and environmental factors which adversely affect prenatal development, 351 Glossary, 371 Useful websites, 377 Index, 379

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Book SynopsisThere are many advantages to stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) for isolating and concentrating flavor-active chemicals from foods, including its simplicity and wide application appeal. Written from a practical, problem-solving perspective, the second edition of Flavor, Fragrance, and Odor Analysis highlights this powerful technique and emphasizes the range of applications available.Topics discussed include Sequential SBSE, a novel extraction procedure A simplified method for switching from one-dimensional to two-dimensional GC-MS How analytical sensitivity and recovery of phenolic compounds can be improved using aqueous acylation prior to SBSE GC-MS Analyzing and combating off-flavors caused by metabolites from microorganisms A technique for measuring synergy effects between odorants The identification of the characterizing aroma-active compounds of tropical fruits with high economic potentTrade Review"…state-of-the-art....Present[s] the most recent methods in flavor, off-flavor, and malodor analysis." —Food Trade Review "This book is very interesting and covers many facets of flavor analysis. … will surely contribute to the advancement of flavor and fragrance research."—IASI Polytechnic Magazine " … an interesting book that makes a significant contribution to advancing this fascinating topic."—Chromatographia "…state-of-the-art....Present[s] the most recent methods in flavor, off-flavor, and malodor analysis." —Food Trade Review "This book is very interesting and covers many facets of flavor analysis. … will surely contribute to the advancement of flavor and fragrance research."—IASI Polytechnic Magazine " … an interesting book that makes a significant contribution to advancing this fascinating topic."—Chromatographia Table of ContentsGeneral applications. Techniques to maximize analyte sensitivity. Techniques to maximize GC peak resolution and MS identification. New GC-olfactometry approaches for studying synergistic effects of odor active compounds in food and beverage samples. Reference chapters describing formation of odor active chemicals in food systems.

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Book SynopsisOver the past thirty years, a new systemic conception of life has emerged at the forefront of science. New emphasis has been given to complexity, networks, and patterns of organisation, leading to a novel kind of ''systemic'' thinking. This volume integrates the ideas, models, and theories underlying the systems view of life into a single coherent framework. Taking a broad sweep through history and across scientific disciplines, the authors examine the appearance of key concepts such as autopoiesis, dissipative structures, social networks, and a systemic understanding of evolution. The implications of the systems view of life for health care, management, and our global ecological and economic crises are also discussed. Written primarily for undergraduates, it is also essential reading for graduate students and researchers interested in understanding the new systemic conception of life and its implications for a broad range of professions - from economics and politics to medicine, psychTrade Review'Partly an enjoyable survey of exciting new developments in systems biology, valuable to any student of biology or science, and partly a bold blueprint for how we might preserve our future on Earth.' New Scientist'A magisterial study of the scientific basis for an integrated worldview grounded in the wholeness that generations of one-eyed reductionists could not see. The authors succeed brilliantly!' David W. Orr, Oberlin College'… gives us a sound synthesis of the best science and theory on the connectedness of all living things, the dynamics of emergence and self-organization as conceived by Francisco Varela. This volume offers a profound framework for understanding our place on the planet, for better or worse. And if we apply the insights offered by Capra and Luisi, it will be for the better … should be required reading for today's young, tomorrow's leaders, and anyone who cares about life on this planet.' Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and Ecological Intelligence'What is life? What is a human being? How can new discoveries about nature and ourselves keep us from becoming the first self-endangered species? Capra and Luisi's dazzling synthesis explains how moving beyond mechanistic, linear, reductionist habits is revealing startling new answers to perennial questions of philosophy and practice. Sir Francis Bacon's goal of 'the enlargement of the bounds of Human Empire, to the effecting of all things possible' has put humanity in serious trouble. But today, rebuilding our thinking, language, and actions around Darwin, not Descartes, and around modern biology, not outmoded physics, creates rich new options. Driven by the co-evolution of business with civil society, these can build a fairer, healthier, cooler, safer world. The Systems View of Life is a lucid, wide-ranging guide to living maturely, kindly, and durably with each other and with other beings on the only home we have.' Amory B. Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute'… this book feels like a Rosetta stone for me, unlocking connections and roots of a panoply of different ideas and concepts. It starts walking us through the history of science – and how scientific models influenced most aspect of cultures … This book pulls the big changes together and integrates them, across disciplines into a glorious big picture, for each field … As I was reading the portion of the book covering the history of systems thinking … I realized that I was suddenly feeling very excited, like I was in a movie, sitting on the edge of my seat … This is what a great writer and a great book are supposed to do … It has had a huge impact on my way of thinking about so many things. It doesn't matter what your area of work or interest is. This book is essential reading to face the future with eyes wide open.' Rob Kall, OpEdNews.com'… a valuable overview of the discipline.' Stephen Lewis, The Biologist'What a fine, erudite, synoptic, lovely book!' Stuart Kauffman, University of Pennsylvania and the Institute for Systems Biology, SeattleTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Introduction: paradigms in science and society; Part I. The Mechanistic World View: 1. The Newtonian world-machine; 2. The mechanistic view of life; 3. Mechanistic social thought; Part II. The Rise of Systems Thinking: 4. From the parts to the whole; 5. Classical systems theories; 6. Complexity theory; Part III. A New Conception of Life: 7. What is life?; 8. Order and complexity in the living world; 9. Darwin and biological evolution; 10. The quest for the origin of life on Earth; 11. The human adventure; 12. Mind and consciousness; 13. Science and spirituality; 14. Life, mind, and society; 15. The systems view of health; Part IV. Sustaining the Web of Life: 16. The ecological dimension of life; 17. Connecting the dots: systems thinking and the state of the world; 18. Systemic solutions; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisPraise for the first edition: superb, beautifully written and organized work that takes an engineering approach to systems biology. Alon provides nicely written appendices to explain the basic mathematical and biological concepts clearly and succinctly without interfering with the main text. He starts with a mathematical description of transcriptional activation and then describes some basic transcription-network motifs (patterns) that can be combined to form larger networks. Nature[This text deserves] serious attention from any quantitative scientist who hopes to learn about modern biology It assumes no prior knowledge of or even interest in biology One final aspect that must be mentioned is the wonderful set of exercises that accompany each chapter. Alon's book should become a standard part of the training of graduate students. Physics TodayWritten for students and researchers, the second edition of this best-sellinTrade Review"Systems biology is based on the idea that engineered and evolved systems share common principles. Here, Alon (Weizmann Inst. of Science, Rehovot) elucidates three of the major principles... This book is a compendium of many different experiments. Together, they show that biological systems do obey these design principles." --P. Cull, Oregon State University, CHOICE connect (57:5, Jan 2020)"A very good book. Very well written, everything is clearly illustrated and presented. It makes a tough subject easy to follow." --Radu Angelescu, Senior Programmer at Ubisoft"Alon’s book is the ideal counterargument to the idea that organisms are inherently human-opaque: it directly demonstrates the human-understandable structures which comprise real biological systems." --LessWrong.comPraise for the First Edition"[This text deserves] serious attention from any quantitative scientist or physicist who hopes to learn about modern biology. … the author succeeds in explaining in an intellectually exciting way what the cell does and what degrees of freedom enable it to function. … He draws the detailed strands together into an appealing and inspiring overview of biology. … Alon’s book should become a standard part of the training of graduate students in biological physics… ." —Nigel Goldenfeld, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Physics Today, June 2007 "…a superb, beautifully written and organized work that takes an engineering approach to systems biology. … He does an excellent job of explaining and motivating a useful toolbox of engineering models and methods using network-based controls. … a valuable and non-overlapping addition to a systems-biology curriculum."—Eric Werner, University of Oxford, Nature, Vol. 446, No. 29, March 2007 "I read Uri Alon’s elegant book almost without stopping for breath. He perceives and explains so many simple regularities, so clearly, that the novice reading this book can move on immediately to research literature, armed with a grasp of the many connections between diverse phenomena." —Philip Nelson, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA "… Beyond simply recounting recent results, Alon boldly articulates the basic principles underlying biological circuitry at different levels and shows how powerful they can be in understanding the complexity of living cells. For anyone who wants to understand how a living cell works, but thought they never would, this book is essential." —Michael B. Elowitz, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, USA "Uri Alon offers a highly original perspective on systems biology, emphasizing the function of certain simple networks that appear as ubiquitous building blocks of living matter. …" —Boris Shraiman, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA "This is a remarkable book that introduces not only a field but a way of thinking. Uri Alon describes in an elegant, simple way how principles such as stability, robustness and optimal design can be used to analyze and understand the evolution and behavior of living organisms. Alon’s clear intuitive language and helpful examples offer — even to a mathematically naive reader — deep mathematical insights into biology. The community has been waiting for this book; it was worth the wait."—Galit Lahav, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USATable of ContentsPart 1: Network Motifs. 1. Transcription Networks: Basic Concepts. 2. Autoregulation: A Network Motif. 3. The Feedforward Loop Network Motif. 4. Temporal Programs and the Global Structure of Transcription Networks. 5. Positive Feedback, Bistability, and Memory. 6. How to Build a Biological Oscillator. Part 2: Robustness. 7. Kinetic Proofreading and Conformational Proofreading. 8. Robust Signaling by Bifunctional Components. 9. Robustness and Bacterial Chemotaxis. 10. Fold-Change Detection. 11. Dynamical Compensation and Mutant Resistance in Tissues. 12. Robust Spatial Patterning in Development. Part 3: Optimality. 13. Optimal Gene Circuit Design. 14. Multi-Objective Optimality in Biology. 15. Modularity. Appendix A: The Input Functions of Genes: Michaelis-Menten and Hill Equations. Appendix B: Multi-Dimensional Input Functions. Appendix C: Graph Properties of Transcription Networks. Appendix D. Noise in Gene Expression.

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Book Synopsis"A gifted and thoughtful writer, Metzl brings us to the frontiers of biology and technology, and reveals a world full of promise and peril." —Siddhartha Mukherjee MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The GenePassionate, provocative, and highly illuminating, Hacking Darwin is the must read book about the future of our species for fans of Homo Deus and The Gene.After 3.8 billion years humankind is about to start evolving by new rules…From leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist Jamie Metzl comes a groundbreaking exploration of the many ways genetic-engineering is shaking the core foundations of our lives—sex, war, love, and death.At the dawn of the genetics revolution, our DNA is becoming as readable, writable, and hackable as our information technology. But as humanity starts retooling our own genetic code, the choices we make today will be the difference between realizing breathtaking advances in human well-being and descending into a dangerous and potentially deadly genetic arms race.Enter the laboratories where scientists are turning science fiction into reality. Look towards a future where our deepest beliefs, morals, religions, and politics are challenged like never before and the very essence of what it means to be human is at play. When we can engineer our future children, massively extend our lifespans, build life from scratch, and recreate the plant and animal world, should we?

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