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WW Norton & Co The Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything
Book SynopsisThe complete story of the universe and absolutely everything in it (minus the boring parts).Trade Review"If only Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry were on tap to all of us, all the time: we could turn to them whenever we wanted delicious explanations, narratives, and theories to make sense of the material world. But we do have this deeply addictive book as a companion. The pair have such a gift for making life, numbers, and the forces at work in the universe all the richer, stranger, funnier, and more marvelous." -- Stephen Fry"Like the universe itself, this book is multifaceted, surprising, and full of wonders. It’s also funny, wise, and exceedingly brainy. You really owe it to yourself to read it." -- Tim Harford"A wonderfully engaging blend of wit, enthusiasm, clarity, and knowledge." -- Bill Bryson"The illustrations are truly excellent." -- Alice Roberts"Compelling popular science with an ambitious underlying theme." -- Kirkus Reviews"[T]eeming with curious facts and interesting anecdotes....The science is detailed and comprehensive in this fun and fascinating read." -- Booklist"[A]n informative and entertaining look into the science behind everyday phenomena and questions….Their writing is clever and personable, and they incorporate immersive stories of culture, art, and rudimentary science to explain seemingly complex topics…in consumable morsels." -- Library Journal
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Random House USA Inc The Immense Journey
Book SynopsisAnthropologist and naturalist Loren Eiseley blends scientific knowledge and imaginative vision in this story of man.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Timequake
Book SynopsisA New York Times Notable Book from the acclaimed author of Slaughterhouse-Five, Breakfast of Champions, and Cat''s Cradle.At 2:27pm on February 13th of the year 2001, the Universe suffered a crisis in self-confidence. Should it go on expanding indefinitely? What was the point?There''s been a timequake. And everyone—even you—must live the decade between February 17, 1991 and February 17, 2001 over again. The trick is that we all have to do exactly the same things as we did the first time—minute by minute, hour by hour, year by year, betting on the wrong horse again, marrying the wrong person again. Why? You''ll have to ask the old science fiction writer, Kilgore Trout. This was all his idea.Trade ReviewPraise for Timequake“[A] quirky mix of fiction and biography...This is the indispensable Vonnegut.”—San Francisco Chronicle“Wry and trenchant...highly entertaining.”—The New York Times Book Review“His funniest book since Breakfast of Champions...There are nuggets of Vonnegutian wisdom throughout.”—Newsweek“Timequake is a novel by, and starring, Kurt Vonnegut...What Vonnegut does, which no one can do better, is give a big postmodern shrug...You've got to love him.”—The Washington Post Book World“Humorous, sardonic...Timequake makes for irresistible reading that's loaded with more important truths than it lets on...Moralizing has never been funnier.”—Chicago Sun-Times“Part autobiography, part meditation, part satire...Vonnegut is at his best.”—Atlanta Journal & Constitution
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The Perseus Books Group Deadly Choices
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The Perseus Books Group Restless Creatures The Story of Life in Ten
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Oomycete Genetics and Genomics
Book SynopsisThis book brings together the knowledge from and tools for genetic and genomic research into oomycetes to help solve the problems this pathogen poses to crops and animals. Armed with the information presented here, researchers can use oomycete data to solve practical problems and gain insight into future areas of interest. Key Features: Offers an up-to-date coverage of research into oomycetes which has advanced with biochemical and molecular analyses in recent years Helps researchers use oomycete data to solve practical problems, like damage to crop and animal resources Includes a section on interactions with animal hosts Offers perspective on future areas of research Assembles an international author base Trade Review"The whole is extremely well-produced, and I especially liked the tipped-in signature of colour plates on coated paper comprising colour versions of eight half-tone figures from various chapters. It also seems as well up-to-date as can be expected in such multiauthored works, with many papers from 2008 being cited. And the price is reasonable by current standards for a book of this quality. The editors are to be congratulated on marshalling such a work, which clearly merits wide circulation amongst the broader mycological community." (IMA Fungus, December 2010) Table of ContentsFOREWORD. PREFACE. CONTRIBUTORS. Chapter 1 The Evolutionary Phylogeny of Oomycetes—Insights Gained from Studies of Holocarpic Parasites of Algae and Invertebrates (Gordon W. Beakes and Satoshi Sekimoto). Chapter 2 Ecology of Lower Oomycetes (Martina Strittmatter, Claire M.M. Gachon, and Frithjof C. Kupper). Chapter 3 Taxonomy and Phylogeny of the Downy Mildews (Peronosporaceae) (Marco Thines, Hermann Voglmayr, and Markus Goker). Chapter 4 An Introduction to the White Blister Rusts (Albuginales) (Marco Thines and Hermann Voglmayr). Chapter 5 The Asexual Life Cycle (Adrienne R. Hardham). Chapter 6 Sexual Reproduction in Oomycetes: Biology, Diversity, and Contributions to Fitness (Howard S. Judelson). Chapter 7 Population Genetics and Population Diversity of Phytophthora infestans (William E. Fry, Niklaus J. Gru¨nwald, David E.L. Cooke, Adele McLeod, Gregory A. Forbes, and Keqiang Cao). Chapter 8 Phytophthora capsici: Sex, Selection, and the Wealth of Variation (Kurt Lamour). Chapter 9 Evolution and Genetics of the Invasive Sudden Oak Death Pathogen Phytophthora ramorum (Niklaus J. Grünwald and Erica M. Goss). Chapter 10 Phytophthora sojae: Diversity Among and Within Populations (Anne Dorrance and Niklaus J. Grunwald). Chapter 11 Pythium Genetics (Frank Martin). Chapter 12 Bremia lactucae and Lettuce Downy Mildew (Richard Michelmore, Oswaldo Ochoa, and Joan Wong). Chapter 13 Downy Mildew of Arabidopsis Caused by Hyaloperonospora arabidopsidis (Formerly Hyaloperonospora parasitica) (Nikolaus L. Schlaich and Alan Slusarenko). Chapter 14 Interactions Between Phytophthora infestans and Solanum (Mireille van Damme, Sebastian Schornack, Liliana M. Cano, Edgar Huitema, and Sophien Kamoun). Chapter 15 Phytophthora sojae and Soybean (Mark Gijzen and Dinah Qutob). Chapter 16 Phytophthora brassicae As a Pathogen of Arabidopsis (Felix Mauch, Samuel Torche, Klaus Schläppi, Lorelise Branciard, Khaoula Belhaj, Vincent Parisy, and Azeddine Si-Ammour). Chapter 17 Aphanomyces euteiches and Legumes (Elodie Gaulin, Arnaud Bottin, Christophe Jacquet, and Bernard Dumas). Chapter 18 Effectors (Brett M. Tyler). Chapter 19 Pythium insidiosum and Mammalian Hosts (Leonel Mendoza). Chapter 20 Saprolegnia—Fish Interactions (Emma J. Robertson, Victoria L. Anderson, Andrew J. Phillips, Chris J. Secombes, Javier Diéguez-Uribeondo, and Pieter van West). Chapter 21 Aphanomyces astaci and Crustaceans (Lage Cerenius, M. Gunnar Andersson, and Kenneth Söderhall). Chapter 22 Progress and Challenges in Oomycete Transformation (Howard S. Judelson and Audrey M.V. Ah-Fong). Chapter 23 In Planta Expression Systems (Vivianne G.A.A. Vleeshouwers and Hendrik Rietman). Chapter 24 Gene Expression Profiling (Paul R.J. Birch and Anna O. Avrova). Chapter 25 Mechanisms and Application of Gene Silencing in Oomycetes (Stephen C. Whisson, Anna O. Avrova, Laura J. Grenville Briggs, and Pieter van West). Chapter 26 Global Proteomics and Phytophthora (Alon Savidor). Chapter 27 Strategy and tactics for genome sequencing (Michael C. Zody and Chad Nusbaum). INDEX.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Weather Almanac
Book SynopsisThe Weather Almanac, 12th Edition is a resource for a variety of climate and meteorological data including both domestic and international weather trends, historical weather patterns dating back 1000 years, natural disasters, and a 20 page glossary of weather terminology. The book is complete with detailed maps, pictures, and tables compiling climate data from a variety of sources, including the National Weather Service and the US Geological Survey. Separate sections in The Weather Almanac are devoted to tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and lightening, flash floods, and winter storms, and they have been edited from official reports by governmental agencies. The new edition has been updated to include recent disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami that devastated Indonesia as well as 2005's Hurricane Katrina. These chapters serve as a basic reference for severe weather and extreme conditions, which can assist in preparing for a weather emergency.Trade Review“This chapter provides an excellent introduction to climate studies, with a number of charts, graphs and tables.” (Reference Reviews, 1 September 2013) Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1. Climate Maps of the United States. Chapter 2. Wind and Solar Energy Climates of the United States. Chapter 3. Extreme Weather. Chapter 4. Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Lightning, Thunder and Hail. Chapter 5. Tropical Cyclones. Chapter 6. El Niño – La Niña. Chapter 7. Global Climate Change. Chapter 8. Air Pollution. Chapter 9. Climate Data from Around the World. Chapter 10. Local Climatological Data Annual Summaries 2009. Chapter 11. An Annotated Time Line of Meteorology and Weather. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Climate Forcing of Geological Hazards
Book SynopsisClimate Forcing of Geological Hazards provides a valuable new insight into how climate change is able to influence, modulate and trigger geological and geomorphological phenomena, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and landslides; ultimately increasing the risk of natural hazards in a warmer world.Trade Review"Overall, this publication should be on the bookshelf of geologists, physical geographers, hydrologists, ecologists, environmental scientists, politicians, and anyone interested or involved in climate change. The wealth of concise information makes it an excellent reference for teaching the interdisciplinary aspects of environmental science and climate change." (Int. J. Environment and Pollution, 1 October 2013) “Further, this book convincingly demonstrates the need for greater inclusion of the geoscience research community in discussions on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction planning.” (Geological Journal, 25 February 2014) “I heartily recommend this book. We all have a stake in surviving climate change.” (International Journal of Environmental Studies, 20July 2013) "There is useful and interesting material in the book, very much worthy of attention…” (Geology Today, 1 May 2013)Table of ContentsList of Contributors Foreword Bill McGuire and Mark Maslin Chapter 1: Hazardous responses of the solid Earth to a changing climate Bill McGuire Chapter 2: Future climate changes in the context of geological and geomorphological hazards Felicity Liggins, Richard Betts and Bill McGuire Chapter 3: Climate change and collapsing volcanoes: evidence from Mount Etna, Sicily Kim Deeming, Bill McGuire and Paul Harrop Chapter 4: Melting ice and volcanic hazards in the twenty-first century Hugh Tuffen Chapter 5: Multiple effects of ice load changes and associated stress change on magmatic systems Freysteinn Sigmundsson and others Chapter 6: Response of faults to climate-driven changes in ice and water volumes at the surface of the Earth Andrea Hampel, Ralf Hetzel and Georgios Maniatis Chapter 7: Does the El-Niño – Southern Oscillation and influence earthquake activity in the eastern tropical Pacific? Serge Guillas, Simon Day and Bill McGuire Chapter 8: Submarine landslides and tsunamis in a changing climate Dave Tappin Chapter 9: Heat waves and slope stability in high mountain terrain Christian Huggel and others Chapter 10: Impacts of recent and future climate change on natural hazards in the European Alps Jasper Knight, Margreth Keiler and Stephan Harrison Chapter 11: Assessing the past and future stability of global gas hydrate reservoirs Mark Maslin, Matthew Owen, Richard Betts, Simon Day, Tom Dunkley Jones and Andrew Ridgwell Chapter 12: Methane hydrate instability: a view from the Palaeogene Tom Dunkley Jones, Andrew Ridgwell, D. J. Lunt, Mark Maslin, D. N. Schmidt and Paul Valdez Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Formulation Engineering of Foods
Book SynopsisFormulation Engineering of Foods provides an in-depth look at formulation engineering approaches to food processing and product development of healthier, higher-performance foods.Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii 1. Introduction to Food Formulation Engineering 1 J.E. Norton, P.J. Fryer and I.T. Norton 2. Protein-Based Designs for Healthier Foods of the Future 9 G. Keith Harris and E. Allen Foegeding 3. Design of Foods Using Naturally Structured Materials 44 T.J. Foster 4. Designed Food Structures Based on Hydrocolloids 59 B. Wolf 5. Formulation Engineering of Food Emulsions 82 A.K. Pawlik, P.J. Fryer and I.T. Norton 6. The Physics of Eating 107 P. Lillford 7. Design Structures for Controlled Manipulation of Flavour and Texture 136 B.J.D. Le Révérend, O. Gouseti and S. Bakalis 8. Salt Reduction in Food 163 T.B. Mills and I.T. Norton 9. Food Structures Designed for Oral Response/Flavour Release 174 R. Linforth 10. The Colloidal State and its Relationship to Lipid Digestion 196 M. Golding 11. Hydrocolloid Formulations Engineered for Properties in the GI Tract 233 F. Spyropoulos and E. Nowak 12. Design of Food Structures for Consumer Acceptability 253 J.E. Norton 13. Formulation Design to Change Food Habits 281 J.A. Harrold and J.C.G. Halford Index 309
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Physiology and Behaviour of Plants
Book SynopsisPhysiology and Behaviour of Plants looks at plants and how they sense and respond to their environment. It takes the traditional plant physiology book into a new dimension by demonstrating how the biochemical observations underlie the behaviour of the plant.Trade Review"This book, with Scott's enthusiasm and clear writing style, offers a refreshing approach to introductory plant biology. Recommended." (CHOICE, March 2009) “Author Peter Scott's approach is to present basic concepts of plant physiology and development in an enthusiastic and engaging manner. Hence, he tries to use his passion for his subject to be an effective teacher, and his enthusiasm is evident throughout the book. One of the clear strengths of this book are the high quality color diagrams. I enjoyed reading … and came away with good ideas for new approaches to teaching topics in plant biology. The book could be useful in a number of courses in botany and plant biology at the freshman and sophomore level.” (Plant Science Bulletin, Winter 2008)Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introducing Plants Introduction The beginning: the evolution of plants and the major divisions Conquering the land The evolution of lignin Plants and mass extinction Floristic kingdoms, Biogeography and Biomes What makes a plant? Structure of the whole plant Structure of the plant cell The chloroplast The vacuole Microbodies The cell wall Plasmodesmata References Figure Legends Chapter 2 Photosynthesis the ultimate in autotrophy Introduction Light harvesting Leaf form Chlorophyll and the chloroplast Converting light energy into chemical energy The Calvin cycle Photorespiration Carbohydrate synthesis and storage The fate of carbon fixed during photosynthesis The efficiency of photosynthesis References Figure Legends Chapter 3 Nonphotosynthetic metabolism Introduction Phloem transport Structure of the phloem Coping with damage to the phloem The sink tissues Sink regulation of photosynthesis References Figure Legends Chapter 4 Roots and the uptake of water Introduction Types of root Functions of roots Structure of roots Osmosis Loading and movement in the xylem Stomata References Figure legends Chapter 5 Mineral nutrition of plants Introduction Soil structure and mineral ions General ion uptake Phosphorus uptake and assimilation Nitrogen uptake and assimilation Iron uptake and assimilation Sulphur uptake and assimilation Function and effects of deficiencies of mineral ions on plants Major elements Minor elements References Figure legends Chapter 6 Mycorrhizal Associations and Saprophytic Nutrition Introduction Mycorrhizal associations Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal associations Orchidaceous mycorrhizal associations Ectomycorrhiza Ericaceous mycorrhiza Ectendomycorrhiza Development of the mycorrhizal association The role of the mycorrhizal association Saprophytic nutrition References Figure Legends Chapter 7 Parasitic plants Introduction Establishing a parasitic relationship Facultative parasitic plants Obligate parasitic plants, hemi-parasites Obligate parasitic plants, holo-parasites Parasitic species other than the dicotyledons References Tables Figure Legends Chapter 8 Carnivorous Plants Introduction Carnivory: the search for a definition Why have some plants turned to carnivory? Bladderworts (genus Utricularia) Sundews (genus Drosera) References Background general reading Figure Legends Chapter 9 Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Introduction Asexual Reproduction Roots Stems Leaves Apomixis Sexual Reproduction Wind based pollination Insect based pollination Pollination Mechanisms for improving cross fertilisation Self incompatibility mechanisms Trifolium repens Apple (Malus) Papaver rhoeas Petunia hybrida Petunia inflata Seed development References Figure Legends Chapter 10 Plant growth Introduction Types of growth Cell division and the cell cycle Polyploidy in plants Seed formation and germination The dividing meristem Flower development Vascular cambium and secondary growth Intercalary meristem Cell death Plant growth regulators and cell growth References Figure Legends Chapter 11 Plant Movement Introduction Tropism and nastic movements Tropic movements Nastic movements Circumnutation References Figure Legends Chapter 12 Plants and stress Introduction Adaptations to drought stress Crassulacean acid metabolism C4 photosynthesis Resurrection plants Salt stress Flooding stress and anoxia Cold stress Adaptations to heat stress References Chapter 13 Plant senses and perceiving the world Introduction Sensing light (sight) Protochlorophyllide Phytochromes Cryptochrome Sensing time Circadian clock Photoperiodism Sensing touch (feeling) Sensing chemicals (taste) Communicating (smell) Sensing sounds (hearing) References Table 1. Ratios of red to far-red light in different environments. The data is based on that reported by Hopkins (1999) Figure Legends. Chapter 14 Seed dispersal, dormancy and germination Introduction Seed dispersal Gravity-mediated dispersal Wind-mediated dispersal Water-mediated dispersal Animal-mediated dispersal Importance of post-dispersal mechanisms Dormancy and germination Recalcitrant seeds Dormant seeds Factors governing dormancy and germination Presence of germination inhibitors Presence of inhibitory tissues Presence of germination promoters References Figure Legends Chapter 15 Interactions with the Animal Kingdom Introduction Animal mediated pollination Mimicry in plants Batesian mimicry Müllerian mimicry Aggressive mimicry Seed dispersal and food reserves: the role of humans References Figure Legends Chapter 16 Plant defences Introduction Physical defence structures The cuticle The cell wall The cell wall as a passive barrier The cell wall as an active barrier Poisons by injection or touch Chemical defences Terpenes Nitrogen-containing organic compounds Cyanogenic glycosides Glycosinolates Lectins Alkaloids Defence reactions and signal pathways Jasmonic acid Salicylic acid Systemin. Phytoalexins Allelopathy Recognising self Mimicry and the enrolment of other organisms for protection References Figure Legends Chapter 17 Plants and Medicines Introduction Doctrine of signatures Viper’s bugloss (Echium vulgare) Ethnobotany The origins of aspirin The origins of antimalarial drugs St John’s Wort (Hypericum spp.) Natural alternatives to Viagra Natural treatments for AIDS A cure for certain cancers Sustainable development of medicines from plants References Figure legends Chapter 18 Plant Tissue Culture and the Rise of Plant Biotechnology Introduction The development of plant tissue culture media Components of the medium Major elements Minor elements Carbohydrates Vitamins Plant growth regulators Tissue culture sterility Types of plant tissue culture Applications of plant tissue culture References Figure legends. Chapter 19 Remarkable Plants Introduction Insect mimicry in the Orchidaceae The Venus Flytrap The oldest and biggest plants in the world Tallest plants Cycads Welwitschia mirabilis and Ephedra viridis The Castor bean plant Garlic Theobroma cacao Wheat and agriculture References Figure legends. Indexp
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Effectors in PlantMicrobe Interactions
Book SynopsisPlants and microbes interact in a complex relationship that can have both harmful and beneficial impacts on both plant and microbial communities. Effectors, secreted microbial molecules that alter plant processes and facilitate colonization, are central to understanding the complicated interplay between plants and microbes. Effectors in Plant-Microbe Interactions unlocks the molecular basis of this important class of microbial molecules and describes their diverse and complex interactions with host plants. Effectors in Plant Microbe Interactions is divided into five sections that take stock of the current knowledge on effectors of plant-associated organisms. Coverage ranges from the impact of bacterial, fungal and oomycete effectors on plant immunity and high-throughput genomic analysis of effectors to the function and trafficking of these microbial molecules. The final section looks at effectors secreted by other eukaryotic microbes that are the focus of current and Table of ContentsContributors vii Foreword xiii Preface xv Section 1 Plant Immune Response Pathways 1 Innate Immunity: Pattern Recognition in Plants 3Delphine Chinchilla and Thomas Boller 2 Microbial Effectors and Their Role in Plant Defense Suppression 33Dagmar Hann and Thomas Boller Section 2 Genome-Wide Analyses of Microbial Effectors and Effector Evolution 3 Comparative Genomics and Evolution of Bacterial Type III Effectors 55Ralf Koebnik and Magdalen Lindeberg 4 The Effectors of Smut Fungi 77Gunther Doehlemann, Kerstin Schipper and Regine Kahmann 5 Evolutionary and Functional Dynamics of Oomycete Effector Genes 101Mireille van Damme, Liliana M. Cano, Ricardo Oliva,Sebastian Schornack, Marίa Eugenia Segretin, Sophien Kamoun,and Sylvain Raffaele Section 3 Microbial Effector Functions: Virulence and Avirulence 6 Suppression and Activation of the Plant Immune System by Pseudomonas syringae Effectors AvrPto and AvrPtoB 123Gregory Martin 7 Rust Effectors 155Sébastien Duplessis, David L. Joly, and Peter N. Dodds 8 Dothideomycete Effectors Facilitating Biotrophic and Necrotrophic Lifestyles 195Thierry Rouxel and Pierre J.G.M. de Wit Section 4 Effector Trafficking: Processing/Uptake by Plants and Secretion/Delivery by Microbes 9 Effector Translocation and Delivery by the Rice Blast Fungus Magnaporthe oryzae 221Thomas A. Mentlak, Nicholas J. Talbot, and Thomas Kroj 10 Entry of Oomycete and Fungal Effectors into Host Cells 243Brett M. Tyler Section 5 Emerging Effectors—Symbionts, Nematodes, Insects, Metabolites 11 Roles of Effector Proteins in the Legume–Rhizobia Symbiosis 279Silvia Ardissone and William James Deakin 12 Mutualistic Effectors: Architects of Symbiosis 295Jonathan M. Plett and Francis Martin 13 Nematode Effector Proteins: Targets and Functions in Plant Parasitism 327Marie-Noëlle Rosso, Richard S. Hussey, Eric L. Davis,Geert Smant, Thomas J. Baum, Pierre Abad, and Melissa G. Mitchum 14 Effectors in Plant–Insect Interactions 355Jorunn I.B. Bos and Saskia A. Hogenhout 15 Fungal Secondary Metabolites: Ancient Toxins and Novel Effectors in Plant–Microbe Interactions 377Jérôme Collemare and Marc-Henri Lebrun Index 401
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Phloem
Book SynopsisPhloem: Molecular Cell Biology, Systemic Communication, Biotic Interactionsis a timely collection of research on the cellular and molecular biology of this plant vascular tissue. Recent advances in phloem research have revealed the centrality of this plant tissue to whole plant development and physiology. Building on advances made through developments of new analytical technologies, this book will provide readers with a current and comprehensive reference on the role of phloem in plant growth and development. Collecting the work of a global team of leading researchers,Phloem will provide the reader with a valuable synthesis of the latest research in a single volume.Table of ContentsContributors vii Section A Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Phloem, the Integrative Avenue 3 Aart J.E. van Bel and Gary A. Thompson Chapter 2 Cell Biology of Sieve Element–Companion Cell Complexes 8 Rosemary G. White Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Phloem Transport Physiology 30 John W. Patrick Section B Functional Aspects of Structural SE Components 61 Chapter 4 Roles of Plasma Membrane Transporters in Phloem Functions 63 Mechthild Tegeder, Yong-Ling Ruan, and John W. Patrick Chapter 5 Regulation of Sucrose Carrier Activities 102 Christina K¨uhn Chapter 6 Cellular Basis of Electrical Potential Waves along the Phloem and Impact of Coincident Ca2+ Fluxes 122 Jens B. Hafke and Aart J.E. van Bel Chapter 7 Sieve Element Occlusion 141 Michael Knoblauch and Daniel Mullendore Section C Long-Distance Signaling 155 Chapter 8 Sieve Elements: Puzzling Activities Deciphered through Proteomics Studies 157 Sylvie Dinant and William J. Lucas Chapter 9 Endogenous RNA Constituents of the Phloem and Their Possible Roles in Long-Distance Signaling 186 Julia Kehr and Anja Buhtz Chapter 10 The Effect of Long-Distance Signaling on Development 209 David J. Hannapel Chapter 11 Plant Defense and Long-Distance Signaling in the Phloem 227 Frank Gaupels and A. Corina Vlot Section D Biotic Interactions with the Phloem 249 Chapter 12 Role of Phloem Metabolites in Plant Defense 251 Jillian M. Hagel, Akpevwe Onoyovwi, Edward C. Yeung, and Peter J. Facchini Chapter 13 Viroids and Phloem-Limited Viruses: Unique Molecular Probes of Phloem Biology 271 Lucy R. Stewart, Biao Ding, and Bryce W. Falk Chapter 14 Phytoplasmas and Spiroplasmas: The Phytopathogenic Mollicutes of the Phloem 293 Allyson M. MacLean and Saskia A. Hogenhout Chapter 15 Breaching the Sieve Element—The Role of Saliva as the Molecular Interface between Aphids and the Phloem 310 Torsten Will, James C. Carolan, and Thomas L. Wilkinson Chapter 16 Behavioral and Molecular-Genetic Basis of Resistance against Phloem-Feeding Insects 328 Linda L. Walling and Gary A. Thompson Index 353 A color page section appears between pages 40 and 41
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Molecular Plant Immunity
Book SynopsisMolecular Plant Immunity provides an integrated look at both well-established and emerging concepts in plant disease resistance providing the most current information on this important vitally important topic within plant biology.Table of ContentsContributors xi Preface xv Chapter 1 The Rice Xa21 Immune Receptor Recognizes a Novel Bacterial Quorum Sensing Factor 1Chang Jin Park and Pamela C. Ronald Introduction 1 Plants and Animal Immune Systems 2 A Plethora of Immune Receptors Recognize Conserved Microbial Signatures 2 Ax21 Conserved Molecular Signature 3 Non-RD Receptor Kinase Xa21 8 XA21-Mediated Signaling Components 11 Cleavage and Nuclear Localization of the Rice XA21 Immune Receptor 13 Regulation in the Endoplasmic Reticulum: Quality Control of XA21 14 Systems Biology of the Innate Immune Response 15 Acknowledgments 16 References 16 Chapter 2 Molecular Basis of Effector Recognition by Plant NB-LRR Proteins 23Lisong Ma, Harrold A. van den Burg, Ben J. C. Cornelissen, and Frank L. W. Takken Introduction 23 Building Blocks of NB-LRRs; Classification and Structural Features of Subdomains 24 Putting the Parts Together: Combining the Domains to Build a Signaling Competent NB-LRR Protein 29 Stabilization and Accumulation of NB-LRR Proteins: Their Maturation and Stabilization 30 When the Pathogen Attacks: Perception and Signaling by NB-LRR Proteins 33 Conclusion 35 Acknowledgments 35 References 36 Chapter 3 Signal Transduction Pathways Activated by R Proteins 41Gitta Coaker and Douglas Baker Introduction 41 R Protein Stability 42 Genetic Separation of CC and TIR-NB-LRR Signaling 42 NB-LRRs Exhibit Modular Structure and Function 44 Subcellular Localization of NB-LRRs 45 NB-LRRs Can Function in Pairs 47 Common Immune Signaling Events Downstream of R Protein Activation 48 Conclusion 50 Acknowledgments 50 References 50 Chapter 4 The Roles of Salicylic Acid and Jasmonic Acid in Plant Immunity 55Pradeep Kachroo and Aardra Kachroo Introduction 55 Biosynthesis of SA 55 Derivatives of SA 57 SA and Systemic Acquired Resistance 58 SA Signaling Pathway 60 Jasmonates Mediate Plant Immunity 62 JA Biosynthetic Mutants Are Altered in Microbial Defense 63 Receptor Protein Complex Perceives JA 65 Transcription Factors Regulate JA-Derived Signaling 66 JA Regulates Defense Gene Expression 68 Conclusion 68 Acknowledgments 68 References 69 Chapter 5 Effectors of Bacterial Pathogens: Modes of Action and Plant Targets 81Feng Feng and Jian-Min Zhou Introduction 81 Overview of Plant Innate Immunity 81 Overview of Type III Effectors 83 Host Targets and Biochemical Functions 86 Conclusion 99 Acknowledgments 99 References 99 Chapter 6 The Roles of Transcription Activator–Like (TAL) Effectors in Virulence and Avirulence of Xanthomonas 107Aaron W. Hummel and Adam J. Bogdanove Introduction 107 TAL Effectors Are Delivered into and May Dimerize in the Host Cell 107 TAL Effectors Function in the Plant Cell Nucleus 108 AvrBs4 Is Recognized in the Plant Cell Cytoplasm 109 TAL Effectors Activate Host Gene Expression 109 Central Repeat Region of TAL Effectors Determines DNA Binding Specificity 110 TAL Effectors Wrap Around DNA in a Right-Handed Superhelix 111 TAL Effector Targets Include Different Susceptibility and Candidate Susceptibility Genes 112 MtN3 Gene Family Is Targeted by Multiple TAL Effectors 114 Promoter Polymorphisms Prevent S Gene Activation to Provide Disease Resistance 115 Nature of the Rice Bacterial Blight Resistance Gene xa5 Suggests TAL Effector Interaction With Plant Transcriptional Machinery 115 Executor R Genes Exploit TAL Effector Activity for Resistance 116 Diversity of TAL Effectors in Xanthomonas Populations Is Largely Unexplored 117 TAL Effectors Are Useful Tools for DNA Targeting 118 Conclusion 118 References 119 Chapter 7 Effectors of Fungi and Oomycetes: Their Virulence and Avirulence Functions and Translocation From Pathogen to Host Cells 123Brett M. Tyler and Thierry Rouxel Introduction 123 Plant-Associated Fungi and Oomycetes 125 Identification of Fungal and Oomycete Effectors 126 Defensive Effectors: Effectors That Interfere With Plant Immunity 137 Offensive Effectors: Effectors That Debilitate Plant Tissue 146 Effectors That Contribute to Fitness via Unknown Mechanisms 149 Entry of Intracellular Effectors 149 Genome Location and Consequences for Adaptation/Dispensability 152 Conclusion 153 Acknowledgments 154 References 154 Chapter 8 Plant-Virus Interaction: Defense and Counter-Defense 169Amy Wahba Foreman, Gail J. Pruss, and Vicki Vance Introduction 169 RNA Silencing as an Antiviral Defense Pathway – the Beginning of the Story 169 Small Regulatory RNA Biogenesis and Function 172 The Silencing Mafia – the Protein Families 174 Defense: Antiviral RNA Silencing Pathways 177 Counter-Defense: Viral Suppressors of Silencing and Their Targets 178 Viral Suppressors of Silencing and Endogenous Small Regulatory RNA Pathways 181 References 182 Chapter 9 Molecular Mechanisms Involved in the Interaction Between Tomato and Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato 187Andre C. Velasquez and Gregory B. Martin Introduction 187 PAMP-Triggered Immunity in Solanaceae 188 Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato Virulence Mechanisms 192 Effector-Triggered Immunity in Solanaceae 197 Races of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato 200 ETI Is Involved in Nonhost Resistance to Pseudomonas syringae Pathovars 200 ETI Signaling Pathways in Solanaceae 201 Conclusion 203 Acknowledgments 204 References 204 Chapter 10 Cladosporium fulvum–Tomato Pathosystem: Fungal Infection Strategy and Plant Responses 211Bilal O kmen and Pierre J. G. M. de Wit Introduction 211 History of the Interaction Between C. fulvum and Tomato 212 Compatible and Incompatible Interactions 212 Cf-Mediated Downstream Signaling 219 Effectors in Other Fungi with Similar Infection Strategies 220 Conclusion 221 References 221 Chapter 11 Cucumber Mosaic Virus–Arabidopsis Interaction: Interplay of Virulence Strategies and Plant Responses 225Jack H. Westwood and John P. Carr Introduction 225 Biology of CMV 226 Host Resistance Responses to Virus Infection 230 Targeting of Host Factors by the Virus 236 Phenomenon of Cross-Protection 237 Functions of SA in Antiviral Defense 237 Metabolic Responses to CMV Infection 239 Vector-Mediated Transmission 240 Conclusion 242 Acknowledgments 242 References 243 Chapter 12 Future Prospects for Genetically Engineering Disease-Resistant Plants 251Yan-Jun Chen, Michael F. Lyngkjær, and David B. Collinge Introduction 251 Targets for Second-Generation Transgenic Strategies for Resistance 252 Hormones 253 Defense Modulation 256 Transcription Factors 260 Promoters for Transgenic Disease Resistance 265 Implementation of Transgenic Resistance in the Field 266 Why Choose a Transgenic Approach? 267 Conclusion 269 Acknowledgments 269 References 269 Index 277
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Molecular Markers in Plants
Book SynopsisMolecular Markers in Plants surveys an array of technologies used in the molecular analysis of plants. The role molecular markers play in plant improvement has grown significantly as DNA sequencing and high-throughput technologies have matured.Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xiii 1 Evolution of DNA Marker Technology in Plants 3Robert J. Henry Introduction 4 Early Marker Technologies 4 Evolving Range of Applications of DNA Markers in Plants 12 Applications 13 Future Developments 15 References 15 2 Whole-Genome Sequencing for Marker Discovery 21Mark Edwards Sequencing Strategies 22 Sequencing Technologies 23 Epigenetic Markers 31 Genome-Wide Selection 32 Data Analysis Resources 32 References 33 Color plate section located between pages 34 and 35. 3 Amplicon Sequencing for Marker Discovery 35Timothy R. Sexton and Frances M. Shapter Introduction 36 Background 36 Maximizing Efficiency Through Sample Pooling 38 Limitations of Amplicon-Based MPS 44 Bioinformatics 51 Concluding Remarks 52 Acknowledgments 52 References 53 4 Transcriptome Sequencing for Marker Discovery 57Susan Gillies Introduction 58 Basic Approach 58 Conclusions 64 References 64 5 Molecular Markers in Plant Improvement 67Peter J. Prentis, Edward K. Gilding, Ana Pavasovic, Celine H. Frere, and Ian D. Godwin Introduction 68 Plant Domestication and Traditional Breeding 68 Application of Molecular Markers to Breeding 70 Next-Generation Approaches to QTL Discovery 75 Conclusion 77 References 78 6 Applications of Molecular Markers in Plant Conservation 81Maurizio Rossetto and Paul D. Rymer Introduction 82 Traditional Approaches 86 The Way Forward 91 Conclusion 95 References 96 7 Molecular Markers for Plant Biosecurity 99Andrew D.W. Geering Introduction 100 The Present—PCR for Specific Diagnosis and for DNA Barcoding 101 The Future—Next-Generation Sequencing Methods to Revolutionize Plant Quarantine Diagnostics 105 Conclusions 110 Acknowledgments 111 References 111 8 Molecular Markers for Harnessing Heterosis 119Gopala S. Krishnan, A.K. Singh, Daniel L.E.Waters, and Robert J. Henry Introduction 120 Molecular Markers for Understanding the Genetic Basis of Heterosis 122 Molecular Diversity and Heterosis—Molecular Markers for Predicting Heterosis 123 Conclusion 131 References 132 9 Genetic Variant Discovery and Its Use in Genome Characterization of Agronomically Important Crop Species 137Stephane Deschamps and Matthew A. Campbell Introduction 138 Sanger Resequencing 140 Single Feature Polymorphisms 140 Next-Generation Sequencing 143 High-Density Genotyping using the Illumina Golden Gate Platform 153 Genotyping by Sequencing 155 Genome Characterization and Haplotypes 157 Conclusions and Perspectives 159 References 160 10 Future Prospects of Molecular Markers in Plants 169Reyazul R. Mir and Rajeev K. Varshney Introduction 170 Molecular Markers: The Past 172 Molecular Markers: The Present 173 Molecular Markers: The Future 175 Novel Approaches or Platforms for Plant Breeding 180 Conclusions 183 Acknowledgments 184 References 184 Index 191
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Plant Transposons and Genome Dynamics in
Book SynopsisThe transposable genetic elements, or transposons, as they are now known, have had a tumultuous history. Discovered in the mid-20th century by Barbara McClintock, they were initially received with puzzlement. When their genomic abundance began to be apparent, they were categorized as junk DNA and acquired the label of parasites.Trade Review“I do love books where the text points toward the future as well as distilling the past and present. This volume does both.” (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 December 2014) Table of ContentsContributors ix Foreword xiDavid Botstein Introduction xiiiNina V. Fedoroff Chapter 1 The Discovery of Transposition 3Nina V. Fedoroff Introduction 3 Studies on Variegation 3 Mutable Genes 5 McClintock’s Studies on Chromosome Breakage 6 Recognition that Ds Transposes 8 Explaining Mutable Genes 9 Molecular Endnote 12 References 12 Chapter 2 A Field Guide to Transposable Elements 15Alan H. Schulman and Thomas Wicker The C-value Paradox 15 The Quantity of Transposable Elements Determines Genome Size 16 General Classification Scheme for Transposable Elements 17 Class II Elements 19 Class I: The Non-LTR and LTR Retrotransposons 20 Evolutionary Origins of Transposable Elements 25 Non-autonomous Transposable Elements 28 Transposable Element Demography and Genome Ecology 30 Conclusions: Rehabilitation of Transposable Elements 32 Acknowledgments 34 References 34 Chapter 3 The Mechanism of Ac/Ds Transposition 41Thomas Peterson and Jianbo Zhang Transposition of Ac/Ds Elements 41 The Enigmatic Ac Dosage Effect 42 cis and trans Effects on Ac/Ds Transposition 43 Molecular Characterization of Transposable Elements 44 The Excision and Insertion Reactions 45 Formation of Ds from Ac 48 Standard versus Alternative Transposition 48 Sister Chromatid Transposition 48 Reversed-ends Transposition 51 How Does Ds Break Chromosomes? 53 Alternative Transposition, DNA Methylation, and the Sequence of Transposition Reactions 54 Potential Applications of Alternative Transposition 55 Perspective 56 References 56 Chapter 4 McClintock and Epigenetics 61Nina V. Fedoroff Introduction 61 Spm-suppressible Alleles 61 Spm-dependent Alleles 64 Cryptic Spm 66 Presetting 66 Molecular Machinery of Epigenetic Regulation 67 Summary 68 References 69 Chapter 5 Molecular Mechanisms of Transposon Epigenetic Regulation 71Robert A. Martienssen and Vicki L. Chandler Introduction 71 Chromatin Remodeling, DNA and Histone Modification 73 RNA Interference (RNAi) and RNA-Directed DNA Methylation (RdDM) 75 Heterochromatin Reprogramming and Germ Cell Fate 79 Transgenerational Inheritance of Transposon Silencing 82 Paramutation 83 Conclusions 85 References 85 Chapter 6 Transposons in Plant Gene Regulation 93Damon R. Lisch Introduction 93 New Regulatory Functions 94 TE-Induced Down-Regulation 97 Deletions and Rearrangements 98 Suppressible Alleles 100 TEs and Plant Domestication 103 The Dynamic Genome 108 References 110 Chapter 7 Imprinted Gene Expression and the Contribution of Transposable Elements 117Mary A. Gehring Why are Genes Imprinted? 118 The Developmental Origin of Endosperm 118 Selection for Imprinted Expression 121 Principles Derived from the First Imprinted Gene 122 Gene Imprinting and Parent-of-Origin Effects on Seed Development 124 What Genes are Imprinted? 124 Epigenome Dynamics during Seed Development 127 Epigenetic Landscape in Vegetative Tissues 127 Cytological Observations of Chromatin in Seeds 129 Epigenomic Profiling in Seeds 130 Mechanisms of Gene Imprinting and the Relation to TEs 132 TEs and Allele-Specific Imprinting 136 Insights from Whole Genome Studies 137 Outstanding Questions 138 References 138 Chapter 8 Transposons and Gene Creation 143Hugo K. Dooner and Clifford F. Weil Introduction 143 Capture of Gene Fragments by TEs and Formation of Chimeric Genes 144 Co-Option of a TE Gene by the Host 148 Fusion of TE and Host Genes 150 Alterations of Host Gene Sequences by TE Excisions 151 Alterations of Host Coding Sequences by TE Insertions 152 Acquisition by Host Genes of New Regulatory Sequences from TEs 153 Interaction of TEs with Target Gene mRNA Splicing and Structure 155 Reshuffling of Host Sequences by Alternative Transpositions 156 Conclusion 158 References 158 Chapter 9 Transposons in Plant Speciation 165Avraham A. Levy Introduction 165 Genetic Models of Speciation 165 Speciation – a Gradual or a Rapid Process? 166 Speciation Through Accumulation of Mutations 166 DNA Cut-and-Paste TEs and Speciation 167 Copy-and-Paste TEs and Speciation 168 TE-Mediated Speciation – a Likely Scenario? 169 Plant Speciation Through Hybridization and Allopolyploidization 169 Induction of Transposition upon Hybridization and Polyploidization 170 Epigenetic Alteration of TEs upon Hybridization and Polyploidization 170 Transcriptional Activation of TEs upon Hybridization and Polyploidization 171 Alterations in Small RNAs upon Hybridization and Polyploidization 171 A Mechanistic Model for Responses to Genome Shock 172 Dysregulation of Gene Expression by Novel Interactions Between Regulatory Factors 173 Altered Protein Complexes 174 Why TEs Become Activated when Cellular Processes are Dysregulated 174 Conclusions 175 Acknowledgments 176 References 176 Chapter 10 Transposons, Genomic Shock, and Genome Evolution 181Nina V. Fedoroff and Jeffrey L. Bennetzen How Transposons Came to be Called “Selfish” DNA 181 The “Selfish DNA” Label Stuck to Transposons 182 Transposons Coevolved with Eukarotic Genomes 182 Sequence Duplication: The Real Innovation 183 The Facilitator: Epigenetic Control of Homologous Recombination 183 Epigenetic Mechanisms, Duplication and Genome Evolution 185 Plant Genome Organization: Gene Islands in a Sea of Repetitive DNA 186 Transposon Neighborhoods and Insertion Site Selection 187 Genome Evolution: Colinearity and Its Erosion 189 Genome Contraction and Divergence of Intergenic Sequences 191 Transposases Sculpt Genomes 192 Small Regulatory RNAs from Transposons 193 Genome Shocks 194 Genome Evolvability 195 References 196 Index 203
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Time Series Analysis in Meteorology and
Book SynopsisTime Series Analysis in Meteorology and Climatology provides an accessible overview of this notoriously difficult subject. Clearly structured throughout, the authors develop sufficient theoretical foundation to understand the basis for applying various analytical methods to a time series and show clearly how to interpret the results.Trade Review“In summary, I unequivocally endorse this book as a valuable contribution to the literature of time series analysis in the geosciences. It is clear and includes examples that make it accessible for students; knowledgeable practitioners will also gain new insights from this book.” (Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 1 September 2012) Table of ContentsSeries foreword vii Preface ix 1. Fourier analysis 1 1.1 Overview and terminology 2 1.2 Analysis and synthesis 6 1.3 Example data sets 14 1.4 Statistical properties of the periodogram 23 1.5 Further important topics in Fourier analysis 47 Appendix 1.A Subroutine foranx 83 Appendix 1.B Sum of complex exponentials 86 Appendix 1.C Distribution of harmonic variances 86 Appendix 1.D Derivation of Equation 1.42 92 Problems 93 References 99 2. Linear systems 101 2.1 Input–output relationships 102 2.2 Evaluation of the convolution integral 104 2.3 Fourier transforms for analog data 110 2.4 The delta function 113 2.5 Special input functions 118 2.6 The frequency response function 122 2.7 Fourier transform of the convolution integral 128 2.8 Linear systems in series 130 2.9 Ideal interpolation formula 132 Problems 137 References 142 3. Filtering data 143 3.1 Recursive and nonrecursive filtering 144 3.2 Commonly used digital nonrecursive filters 150 3.3 Filter design 159 3.4 Lanczos filtering 161 Appendix 3.A Convolution of two running mean filters 173 Appendix 3.B Derivation of Equation 3.20 176 Appendix 3.C Subroutine sigma 177 Problems 180 References 182 4. Autocorrelation 183 4.1 Definition and properties 184 4.2 Formulas for the acvf and acf 188 4.3 The acvf and acf for stationary digital processes 192 4.4 The acvf and acf for selected processes 195 4.5 Statistical formulas 201 4.6 Confidence limits for the population mean 206 4.7 Variance of the acvf and acf estimators 211 Appendix 4.A Generating a normal random variable 215 Problems 216 References 221 5. Lagged-product spectrum analysis 223 5.1 The variance density spectrum 223 5.2 Relationship between the variance density spectrum and the acvf 226 5.3 Spectra of random processes 230 5.4 Spectra of selected processes 232 5.5 Smoothing the spectrum 236 Appendix 5.A Proof of Equation 5.11 239 Appendix 5.B Proof of Equation 5.12 240 Problems 241 References 243 Index 245
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Plant Cells and Their Organelles
Book SynopsisPlant Cells and Their Organelles provides a comprehensive overview of the structure and function of plant organelles. The text focuses on subcellular organelles while also providing relevant background on plant cells, tissues and organs.Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xii 1 An introduction to cells and their organelles 1 William V. Dashek Cells 1 Cell organelles – an introduction 6 Ion channels 10 Proton pumps 14 Water channels 14 Carriers 15 Cell death 17 References 18 Further reading 24 2 Isolation and characterization of subcellular organelles from plant cells 25 Milee Agarwal, P. Desai, and Harish Padh Isolation of subcellular organelles 26 Identification and characterization of isolated organelles 33 Summary 39 References 39 Further reading 41 3 Endoplasmic reticulum 42 William V. Dashek Structure 42 Chemical composition 42 Biogenesis 45 Functions 45 Posttranslational events 49 Inhibitors 53 In vitro protein synthesis 54 Other functions 54 References 54 Further reading 60 4 The Golgi apparatus 61 D. Davis, T.E. Wilkop, and Georgia Drakakaki The Golgi apparatus 61 Plant Golgi introduction 66 Structure and organization 69 Golgi‐mediated vesicular trafficking 71 Plant Golgi‐dependent cellular processes 74 Imaging and visualization 76 Isolation and analysis 78 Golgi genetics and genomics 81 Significance 84 Acknowledgment 85 References 85 Further reading 87 5 Microbodies 88 Robert Donaldson Introducing peroxisomes 88 Leaf peroxisomes 89 Peroxisomes in oil seeds and pollen 91 References 107 Further reading 109 6 Microtubules, intermediate filaments, and actin filaments 110 William V. Dashek Microtubules 110 Intermediate filaments 113 Actin filaments (microfilaments) 116 References 119 Further reading 124 7 The mitochondrion 125 Ray J. Rose, Terence W.‐Y. Tiew, and William V. Dashek Structure and dynamics 125 The mitochondrial genome 128 Comparison of the mitochondrial genome with chloroplast and nuclear genomes 131 The mitochondrial proteome and protein import 132 Respiratory metabolite transporters 133 The electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation 133 The alternative electron transfer chain in plant mitochondria 139 Plant mitochondria, stress responses and programmed cell death 139 Other functions of plant mitochondria 140 References 144 Further reading 145 8 Nucleus 146 Yogesh Vikal and Dasmeet Kaur Structural organization of the NE 147 Nuclear pores 152 The nucleolus 157 Chromatin and chromosomes 165 DNA structure 170 DNA replication 173 RNA structure, function, and synthesis 176 Nucleocytoplasmic transport, nuclear import, and nuclear export 183 The dynamics of NE biogenesis during mitosis 188 The dynamics of nuclear pore complex biogenesis 196 Cell cycle control 200 Summary 205 References 206 Further reading 207 9 Plant cell walls 209 James E. Bidlack and William V. Dashek Introduction 209 Structure 209 Biosynthesis 216 Chemical composition 217 Biogenesis 222 Function 225 References 231 Further reading 238 10 Plastid structure and genomics 239 Gurbachan S. Miglani Plastid structure 239 Different forms of plastids 240 Plastid stromules 248 Chlorophyll biosynthesis 248 Plastid genomics 250 Sequenced plastomes 253 Promiscuous DNA 258 Plastid genome organization 260 Plastid gene organization, expression, and regulation 265 Systems biology approach in understanding chloroplast development 269 Chloroplast genetic engineering 284 Recent trends in chloroplast research 289 Summary 293 References 294 Further reading 299 11 Photosynthesis 300 J. Kenneth Hoober Introduction 300 Evolution of photosynthesis 301 Development of the chloroplast 310 Absorption of light energy 317 Generation of end products 324 Distribution of the photosystems in thylakoid membranes 329 Photoinhibition: damage and repair of the PS II reaction center 332 Protection of PS II by carotenoids 332 Incorporation of carbon as CO2 into carbohydrate 334 End products of carbon assimilation 346 Conclusions for the reactions of photosynthesis 348 References 348 Further reading 350 12 Vacuoles and protein bodies 351 William V. Dashek and Amy M. Clore Vacuoles 351 PBs and other protein storage compartments 359 References 365 Further reading 370 13 Systems biology in plant cells and their organelles 371 Rajdeep Kaur Grewal, Saptarshi Sinha, and Soumen Roy Systems biology—“omics” 371 Genomics 373 Lipidomics 378 Metabolomics 380 Proteomics 382 Transcriptomics 384 Synthetic biology 386 Acknowledgments 388 References 389 Further reading 391 Appendix A 392 Appendix B 400 Appendix C 403 Index 407
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Climate Change Adaptation in Practice
Book SynopsisClimate change adaptation is increasingly recognized as complementary part to climate change mitigation. Climate change affects sea level, the extent of flood prone areas and precipitation patterns among many others. To adapt to these changes, the tasks of municipalities and cities are to implement policies and strategies for changes in land use and coastal management as part of their future development. It is of vital importance to address the uncertainties of climate change scenarios when proposing adaptation measures that are socially viable and economically reasonable. The decision making process, promoted here, is based on scientific excellence as well on an integrated communication process. This book provides a comprehensive overview of key elements required for effective analysis and assessment of climate change impacts, economic cost-benefit analysis, communication processes and creation and transfer of knowledge, governance issues and implementation of related policiTrade Review“A wide array of researchers, urban planners, students in environmental sciences, and policy makers should take significant advantage of the facts driven approach of this book.” (Environ Dev Sustain, 1 October 2014) “The authors of this volume show us the tremendous possibilities of constructing a socioenvironmental approach to climate change adaptation in the Baltic. Perhaps, a future volume would take even further the very important insights gained here.” (Nat Hazards, 1 October 2014) “Overall, a rather fascinating read . . . I enjoyed it.” (Soil Use and Management, 1 December 2013 “A wide array of researchers, urban planners, students in environmental sciences, and policy makers will take significant advantage of the facts driven approach of this book.” (Latin American J. Management for Sustainable Development, 1 March 2014) “This is an excellent book of which the main weakness is the lack of a concluding, summarizing overview which compares the adaptation trends in North-Western Europe with these of other, relevant areas worldwide.” (International Journal of Environment & Pollution, 1 May 2013) Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii About the Editors xi 1 Communicating Climate Change Adaptation: From Strategy Development to Implementation 1 Philipp Schmidt-Thomé, Johannes Klein, Anika Nockert, Larissa Donges, and Inga Haller 2 Participatory Climate Change Adaptation in Kalundborg, Denmark 11 B. Bedsted and S. Gram 3 Adaptation to Sea Level Rise: Calculating Costs and Benefits for the Case Study Kalundborg, Denmark 25 Markus Boettle, Diego Rybski, and Jürgen P. Kropp 4 Coastal Protection and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: Didactically Processed Examples 35 Markus Boettle, Philipp Schmidt-Thomé, and Diego Rybski 5 Preparing for Climate Change: Planning Adaptation to Climate change in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Finland 51 Ruusu Tuusa, Susanna Kankaanpää, Jari Viinanen, Tiia Yrjölä, and Sirkku Juhola 6 Adaptation to Floods in Riga, Latvia: Historical Experience and Change of Approaches 65 Laila Kûle, Agrita Briede, Mâris Kᶅaviᶇš, Guntis Eberhards, and Andris Locmanis 7 Climate Adaptation in Metropolis Hamburg: Paradigm Shift in Urban Planning and Water Management towards ‘Living with Water’? 83 Joerg Knieling and Mareike Fellmer 8 Climate Change Adaptation Policy in Bergen: Ideals and Realities 95 O. Langeland, J.E. Klausen, and M. Winsvold 9 Adaptation to Climate Change in the Smeltalë River Basin, Lithuania 111 Egidijus Rimkus, Justas Kaþys, Edvinas Stonevièius, and Gintaras Valiuškevièius 10 The Geological Structure of Pyynikinharju Esker and the Local Effects of Climate Change 123 Jussi Ahonen, Tuire Valjus, and Ulla Tiilikainen 11 Climate Change and Groundwater: Impacts and Adaptation in Shallow Coastal Aquifer in Hanko, South Finland 137 Samrit Luoma, Johannes Klien, and Birgitta Backman 12 Climate Change and Groundwater – From Modelling to some Adaptation Means in Example of Klaipëda Region, Lithuania 157 Jurga Arustienë, Jurgita Kriukaitë, Jonas Satkûnas, and Marius Gregorauskas 13 Climate Change – A New Opportunity for Mussel Farming in the Southern Baltic? 171 Anna-Marie Klamt and Gerald Schernewski 14 Impacts of Sea Level change to the West Estonian Coastal Zone towards the End of the 21st Century 185 Valter Petersell, Sten Suuroja, Tarmo All, and Mihkel Shtokalenko 15 Geodynamical Conditions of the Karklë Beach (Lithuania) and Adaptation to Sea Level Change 205 Jonas Satkûnas, Darius Jarmalavièius, Aldona Damušyte, and Gintautas Þilinskas 16 Consequences of Climate Change and Environmental Policy for Macroalgae Accumulations on Beaches along the German Baltic Coastline 215 Matthias Mossbauer, Sven Dahlke, René Friedland, and Gerald Schernewski 17 Climate Change Impacts on Baltic Coastal Tourism and the Complexity of Sectoral Adaptation 225 Christian Filies and Susanne Schumacher 18 Tourists’ Perception of Coastal Changes – A Contribution to the Assessment of Regional Adaptation Strategies? 239 Larissa Donges, Inga Haller, and Gerald Schernewski 19 Experiences in Adapting to Climate Change and Climate Risks in Spain 253 Jorge Olcina Cantos 20 Developing Adaptation Policies in the Agriculture Sector: Indonesia’s Experience 269 Daisuke Sano, S.V.R.K. Prabhakar, Kiki Kartikasari, and Doddy Juli Irawan 21 ‘Climate Refugee’ Is Not a Hoax. But We can Avoid it. Empirical Evidence from the Bangladesh Coast 283 M. Mustafa Saroar and Jayant K. Routray 22 Promoting Risk Insurance in the Asia-Pacific Region: Lessons from the Ground for the Future Climate Regime under UNFCCC 303 S.V.R.K. Prabhakar, Gattineni Srinivasa Rao, Koji Fukuda, and Shinano Hayashi Index 325
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Handbook of Marine Macroalgae
Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Macroalgae: Biotechnology and Applied Phycology describes the biological, biotechnological and the industrial applications of seaweeds. Vast research into the cultivation of seaweeds is currently being undertaken but there is a lack of methodological strategies in place to develop novel drugs from these sources.Table of ContentsList of Contributors xvii Preface xxi Editor xxiii PART I Introduction to Algae and Their Importance 1 Biological Importance of Marine Algae 3 Ali A. El Gamal 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Interesting natural products and their biological activities from macroalgae (seaweeds) 4 Acknowledgment 27 References 27 2 Seaweeds: The Wealth of Oceans 36 Upadhyayula Suryanarayana Murty and Amit Kumar Banerjee 2.1 Introduction 36 2.2 Need for marine resources 36 2.3 Various marine resources 36 2.4 Producers in the marine environment 37 2.5 Emergent plants 37 2.6 Seaweed diversity 37 2.7 Uses of seaweeds 37 2.8 Marine farming: global scenario 39 2.9 SEAPURA: an EU effort 39 2.10 Seaweed farming: an Indian scenario 40 2.11 Expanding the existing knowledge base: current research trends in exploring seaweeds 41 2.12 Future prospects 42 2.13 Conclusion 43 References 43 3 Eco-Biochemical Studies of Common Seaweeds in the Lower Gangetic Delta 45 Rajrupa Ghosh, Kakoli Banerjee and Abhijit Mitra 3.1 Seaweeds: an overview 45 3.2 Commercial uses of seaweeds 46 3.3 Indian scenario 46 3.4 Biochemical composition of seaweeds with special reference to Indian Sundarbans 51 References 55 4 Chemodiversity and Bioactivity within Red and Brown Macroalgae Along the French coasts, Metropole and Overseas Departements and Territories 58 Nathalie Bourgougnon and Valerie Stiger-Pouvreau 4.1 Introduction 58 4.2 Exploitation of marine algal resources 60 4.3 Why a focus on red and brown seaweeds? 64 4.4 Marine red seaweeds and biological activities 64 4.5 Marine brown seaweeds and biological activities 68 4.6 The use of metabolites from marine red and brown algae for their chemical defense 73 4.7 The use of metabolites as chemomarkers for taxonomy 81 4.8 Industrial uses of metabolites from marine red and brown algae 82 4.9 Conclusion 89 Acknowledgments 89 References 90 5 Physiological Basis for the use of Seaweeds as Indicators of Anthropogenic Pressures: The Case of Green Tides 106 Jesús M. Mercado 5.1 Introduction 106 5.2 Light absorption 107 5.3 Photosynthesis at sub- and saturating irradiance 108 5.4 Inorganic carbon acquisition 110 5.5 Does the high capacity for using bicarbonate favor the development of green tides? 111 5.6 Conclusions 111 Acknowledgments 112 References 112 6 Significance of the Presence of Trace and Ultratrace Elements in Seaweeds 116 Antonio Moreda-Piñeiro, Elena Peña-V´azquez and Pilar Bermejo-Barrera 6.1 Introduction 116 6.2 Mineral content in seaweed 117 6.3 Trace and ultratrace elements in seaweeds 117 6.5 Chemical speciation 154 References 164 PART II Isolation and Chemical Properties of Molecules Derived from Seaweeds 7 Chemical Composition of Seaweeds 173 Ladislava Mišurcová 7.1 Introduction 173 7.2 Various components of seaweeds 174 7.3 Conclusion 186 References 186 8 Structural Peculiarities of Sulfated Polysaccharides from Red Algae Tichocarpus crinitus (Tichocarpaceae) and Chondrus pinnulatus (Gigartinaceae) Collected at the Russian Pacific Coast 193 Anna O. Barabanova and Irina M. Yermak 8.1 Introduction 193 8.2 Carrageenan sources in the Russian Far East 196 8.3 The polysaccharide composition of algae in relation to the phase of its life cycle 197 8.4 The rheological and viscosity properties of carrageenan from C. pinnulatus and T. crinitus 200 References 201 9 Extraction and Characterization of Seaweed Nanoparticles for Application on Cotton Fabric 205 Sivalingam Thambidurai 9.1 Introduction 205 9.2 Textile materials 205 9.3 Antimicrobial agents 208 9.4 Seaweeds 211 9.5 Extraction and characterization 212 9.6 Antibacterial finishing 216 9.7 Permanent finish 217 Acknowledgments 217 References 218 10 Enzyme-assisted Extraction and Recovery of Bioactive Components from Seaweeds 221 You-Jin Jeon, W.A.J.P Wijesinghe and Se-Kwon Kim 10.1 Introduction 221 10.2 Extraction of bioactive compounds from seaweeds 222 10.3 Role of cell wall degrading enzymes 222 10.4 Importance of enzyme treatment prior to extraction of bioactive compounds 222 10.5 Selection of the enzyme/s and the extraction conditions 222 10.6 Bioactive peptides from seaweeds 223 10.7 Conclusions 226 References 226 11 Structure and Use of Algal Sulfated Fucans and Galactans 229 Vitor H. Pomin 11.1 Introduction 229 11.2 Phylogenetic distribution 230 11.3 Common methods for extraction and structural analyses 230 11.4 General structural features related to phylogenetic occurrence 239 11.5 Industrial applications 242 11.6 Pharmacological properties 247 11.6.7 Effects on cellular growth, migration and adhesion 254 11.7 Major conclusions 255 Acknowledgments 255 References 255 12 Bioactive Metabolites from Seaweeds 262 Jing Hu, Bin Yang, Xiuping Lin, Xue-Feng Zhou, Xian-Wen Yang, and Yonghong Liu 12.1 Introduction 262 12.2 Chemical constituents 263 12.3 Conclusions 280 References 281 13 Seaweed Digestibility and Methods Used for Digestibility Determination 285 Ladislava Mišurcová 13.1 Digestibility 285 13.2 Methods of seaweed digestibility assessment 287 13.3 Factors influencing digestibility of seaweed and seaweed products 291 13.4 Evaluation of seaweed digestibility 295 13.5 Contribution of seaweed to food and feed digestibility 296 13.6 Conclusion 297 References 297 14 Metallation of Seaweed Fucus vesiculosus Metallothionein: As3+ and Cd2+ binding 302 Thanh T. Ngu and Martin J. Stillman 14.1 Introduction 302 14.2 Characterization of the rfMT 303 14.3 Equilibrium metallation studies of rfMT studied using ESI-MS and UV-visible absorption techniques 304 14.4 Dynamic metallation studies of rfMT studied using ESI-MS techniques 306 14.5 Conclusions 315 Acknowledgments 315 References 315 PART III Biological Properties of Molecules Derived from Seaweeds 15 In Vivo and in Vitro Toxicity Studies of Fucoxanthin, a Marine Carotenoid 321 Yoshimi Niwano and Fumiaki Beppu 15.1 Introduction 321 15.2 In vivo oral toxicity study 321 15.3 In vitro and in vivo mutagenicity study 324 15.4 Conclusion 327 References 327 16 Brown Seaweed Lipids as Potential Source of Omega-3 PUFA in Biological Systems 329 Kazuo Miyashita, Bhaskar Narayan, Takayuki Tsukui, Hiroyuki Kamogawa, Masayuki Abe, and Masashi Hosokawa 16.1 Introduction 329 16.2 Omega-3 and omega-6 PUFA 330 16.3 Importance of omega-3 PUFA on human health 331 16.4 Brown seaweed lipids 332 16.5 Bioconversion of LN to DHA 333 16.6 Hepatic DHA enhancement in mice by fucoxanthin 333 16.7 Conclusion 335 References 335 17 Immune Regulatory Effects of Phlorotannins Derived From Marine Brown Algae (Phaeophyta) 340 Phuong Hong Nguyen, il-Whan Choi, Se-Kwon Kim and Won-Kyo Jung 17.1 Introduction 340 17.2 Anti-inflammatory effects of phlorotannins on RAW264.7 macrophage cells 343 17.3 Neuroprotective effects of phlorotannins on BV2 microglial cells 344 17.4 Anti-allergic effects of phlorotannins 344 17.5 Conclusion 346 Acknowledgments 346 References 346 18 In Vivo and In Vitro Studies of Seaweed Compounds 348 Raquel Dom´ınguez Gonzalez, Vanessa Romaris Hortas and Pilar Bermejo Barrera 18.1 Introduction 348 18.2 Methods to study compound bioaccessibility 349 18.3 In vivo versus in vitro methods 352 18.4 Methods with cell culture models 352 18.5 Conclusions 352 References 352 19 Brown Seaweed-Derived Phenolic Phytochemicals and Their Biological Activities for Functional Food Ingredients with Focus on Ascophyllum nodosum 356 Emmanouil Apostolidis and Chong M. Lee 19.1 Introduction: seaweed-derived functional food ingredients 356 19.2 Major commercial brown seaweeds 357 19.3 Brown seaweeds and phenolic phytochemicals 359 19.4 Ascophyllum nodosum: importance and health benefits 361 19.5 Conclusions 365 References 366 20 Antiobesity and Antidiabetic Effects of Seaweeds 371 Chang-Suk Kong and Se-Kwon Kim 20.1 Introduction 371 20.2 Antiobesity and antidiabetic effects of seaweed 372 20.3 Conclusions 375 References 375 21 Health Beneficial Aspects of Phloroglucinol Derivatives from Marine Brown Algae 378 Noel Vinay Thomas and Se-Kwon Kim 21.1 Introduction 378 21.2 Phloroglucinol derivatives (phlorotannins) from marine brown algae 378 21.3 Health beneficial aspects of brown algal phlorotannins 381 21.4 Conclusions and future prospects 385 References 385 22 Biological Effects of Proteins Extracted from Marine Algae 387 Taek-Jeong Nam 22.1 Introduction 387 22.2 Stimulatory effect of a glycoprotein from LAMINARIA Japonica on cell proliferation 387 22.3 Chemoprotective effect of marine algae extracts against acetaminophen toxicity 389 References 396 23 Functional Ingredients from Marine Algae as Potential Antioxidants in the Food Industry 398 Isuru Wijesekara, Mahinda Senevirathne, Yong-Xin Li and Se-Kwon Kim 23.1 Introduction 398 23.2 Marine algae-derived functional ingredients and their antioxidant effect 399 23.3 Conclusion 401 References 401 24 Algal Carotenoids as Potent Antioxidants 403 Kazuo Miyashita, M. Airanthi K. Widjaja-Adhi, Masayuki Abe, and Masashi Hosokawa 24.1 Introduction 403 24.2 Algal carotenoids 404 24.3 Carotenoids as dietary antioxidants 405 24.4 Brown seaweeds as rich source of antioxidants 406 24.5 Antioxidant activity of algal carotenoids 408 24.6 Antiobesity and antidiabetic effect of fucoxanthin 409 24.7 Conclusion 410 References 410 PART IV Biotechnology of Seaweeds 25 Anti-HIV Activities of Marine Macroalgae 417 Thanh-Sang Vo, Dai-Hung Ngo and Se-Kwon Kim 25.1 Introduction 417 25.2 Potential anti-HIV agents from marine macroalgae 417 25.3 Conclusion 421 References 421 26 Biotechnology of Seaweeds: Facing the Coming Decade 424 Lin Hanzhi, Qin Song and Jiang Peng 26.1 Introduction 424 26.2 Biotechnology of seaweeds in ‘blue farming’ 424 26.3 Biotechnology of seaweeds in the chemical industry and pharmacy 425 26.4 Biotechnology of seaweeds in a changing world: their role in bioremediation and bioenergy 426 Acknowledgment 427 References 427 27 Current Trends and Future Prospects of Biotechnological Interventions Through Plant Tissue Culture in Seaweeds 431 Abdul Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed and Rosna Mat Taha 27.1 Introduction 431 27.2 Explants, sterilization and methods used in seaweed production 432 27.3 Micropropagation of seaweeds 434 27.4 Callus and cell suspension culture in seaweed production 435 27.5 Bioprocess technology and cell culture in seaweed production 436 27.6 Remarks and conclusion 438 References 438 28 Detoxification Mechanisms of Heavy Metals by Algal–Bacteria Consortia 441 Enrique J. Peña-Salamanca, Ana Lucia Rengifo-Gallego and Neyla Benitez-Campo 28.1 Introduction 441 28.2 Mechanisms used by algae in heavy metals tolerance and removal 442 28.3 Algal–bacterial mechanisms involved in heavy metal detoxification 444 28.4 Algal–bacteria consortia in the red alga Bostrychia calliptera (Rhodomelaceae) 445 28.5 Biological treatment of heavy metals 446 28.6 Biotechnological applications 447 28.7 Conclusions and future remarks 448 References 448 PART V Natural Resource Management and Industrial Applications of Seaweeds 29 Manufacturing Technology of Bioenergy Using Algae 453 Gyung-Soo Kim 29.1 Introduction 453 29.2 Bioethanol types and characteristics 453 29.3 Foreign and domestic bioethanol industries and technologies 454 29.4 Algal biomass characteristics 455 29.5 Red algae bioethanol production technology 455 29.6 Future technology outlook 459 Acknowledgments 459 References 459 30 Seaweed as an Adsorbent to Treat Cr(VI)-Contaminated Wastewater 461 Saroj Sundar Baral 30.1 Importance of chromium 461 30.2 Harmful effects of Cr(VI) 461 30.3 Different methods of treatment 462 30.4 Case study on adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution using seaweed Hydrilla verticillata 465 References 475 31 Using the Biomass of Seaweeds in the Production of Components of Feed and Fertilizers 478 Katarzyna Chojnacka 31.1 Introduction 478 31.2 Seaweeds in fertilizers 478 31.3 Seaweeds in feeds for animals 481 31.4 Using the biomass of seaweeds enriched with microelements by biosorpion in nutrition of plants and animals 484 31.5 Conclusions 486 Acknowledgments 487 References 487 32 Applications of Seaweed in Meat-Based Functional Foods 491 Susana Cofrades, In´es López-López and Francisco Jiménez-Colmenero 32.1 Introduction 491 32.2 Meat-based functional foods 491 32.3 Seaweed as a functional food ingredient in meat products 492 32.4 Conclusions 495 Acknowledgment 496 References 496 33 Industrial Applications of Macroalgae 500 A. Malshani Samaraweera, Janak K. Vidanarachchi and Maheshika S. Kurukulasuriya 33.1 Introduction 500 33.2 Composition of seaweeds 500 33.3 Seaweeds as vegetables: their nutritive value 503 33.4 Applications as functional foods 505 33.5 Application of seaweeds as antioxidants in the food industry 506 33.6 Industrial applications of phycocolloids 508 33.7 Biomedical applications 510 33.8 Macroalgal-derived cosmeceuticals 513 33.9 Applications in agriculture 514 33.10 Applications in pollution detection and control 515 33.11 Utilization of macroalgae for energy production 515 33.12 Conclusions 516 References 516 34 Application of Seaweeds in the Food Industry 522 Cristina García Sartal, María Carmen Barciela Alonso and Pilar Bermejo Barrera 34.1 Introduction 522 34.2 Compounds extracted from algae of interest to the human nutrition industry 522 34.3 Animal feeding 527 34.4 Fertilizers 528 34.5 Conclusion 529 References 529 35 A Dimensional Investigation on Seaweeds: Their Biomedical and Industrial Applications 532 Sudha Narayanan Parapurath, Hebsibah Elsie Bernard, Dhanarajan Malli Subramaniamc and Ramya Ramamurthy 35.1 Introduction 532 35.2 Biomedical applications of seaweeds 534 35.3 Industrial applications of seaweeds 537 35.4 Conclusion 538 Acknowledgment 538 References 538 36 Seaweed Polysaccharides – Food Applications 541 Vazhiyil Venugopal Menon 36.1 Introduction 541 36.2 Major functions of polysaccharides in a food system 541 36.3 Interactions of polysaccharides with food components 542 36.4 Major food applications of polysaccharides 542 36.5 Regulatory and commercial aspects 551 References 552 Index 557
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Microscopic Anatomy of Invertebrates Chelicerate
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsMastigophora (K. Vickerman, et al.). Sarcodina (E. Bovee). Sporozoa (F. Perkins). Ciliophora (J. Corliss & D. Lynn).
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Penguin Putnam Inc How To
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Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Galaxies
Book SynopsisTour the incredible scope of the cosmos as we know it with the editor in chief of Astronomy, featuring jaw-dropping illustrations and full-color photography from the magazine’s archives, much of it never before published. “The natural history of the galaxies is majestic and deserves its own David Attenborough. In David Eicher, it may have just found him.”—Richard Dawkins Journey to the edges of our galaxy and beyond with one of the most widely recognized astronomy experts as your guide. Delve into the history of stargazing and space observation, learn how black holes power galaxies, and understand the classification of the different galaxy types. This illuminating book—with artful illustrations and never-before-seen space photography—will open your mind to the wonders of the universe that await.
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Penguin Putnam Inc There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are
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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Starfinder
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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) How Science Works
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Discovery
Book SynopsisThe goal of Discovery: Science as a Window to the World is to relay the excitement of sciene by exploring selected topics in biology and medicine in a way that reveals the process of discovery. Each chapter will focus on the curiosity and creativity that drives scientists to wonder, observe, question and experiment. One impetus for this project is the recognition of a growing demand among instructors for a book that departs from fact-stuffed textbooks and instead engages students in the discovery process at a personal level. Emphasizes the process of discovery through interviews and key experiments. Written by a best-selling author. Provides an in-depth, conversational look at the science behind several hot topics in biology. Each chapter traces the beginnings of the field with stories of how serendipity and scientific inquiry intertwine. Presents the bTrade Review"Lewis gives the reader a fascinating insight into the discovery of various science topics. ... I highly recommend this book as a supplement to anyone who teaches biology to college freshmen. It would also be a good source book for a biology seminar class." Rita Mary King, The American Biology Teacher, March 2002Table of Contents1. On Discovery. 2. The Origins Of Life - When Chemistry Became Biology. 3. Going Out On A Limb For The Tree Of Life. 4. In Pursuit Of Prions. 5. The Tale Of Telomeres. 6. Stem Cells - The Science Of Self Renewal. 7. The Roots Of Cloning. 8. Homocysteine And Heart Health. 9. On Technology - From Unrealistic Expectations To Unwarranted Fears
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Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd Lab Hopping
Book SynopsisOur labs are brimming with inspiring stories of women scientists persisting in science despite facing apathy, stereotypes, and sexism to systemic and organizational challenges.
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DK Timelines of Science
Book SynopsisExplore spectacular visual timelines that tell the story of science, from fossils to quantum physics, and discover exactly how science has changed the world - one discovery at a time.SI Timelines of Science takes you on an astonishing journey through history, showing how dedication, disasters, and eureka moments have brought us antibiotics, electricity, space exploration, and so much more!Packed with fascinating facts, amazing images, and some seriously staggering science, this science history book shows how thousands of years of human endeavor have expanded our knowledge and shaped our lives. Find out why the fruitless search for a potion of eternal life led to the birth to chemistry. See how the invention of magnifying lenses opened new windows into the cosmos and microcosmos. And learn how happy accidents led to the discovery of X-rays, batteries, pulsars, and even the big bang.Dive deep into the pages of this sublime science book to di
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DK Help Your Kids with Geography
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Todays Botanical Artists Schiffer Book
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Exploring Sustainable Biodiesel
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Introduction to Radioactive Minerals
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Paleozoic Fossils Schiffer Book for Collectors
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Collectors Guide to Granite Pegmatites
Book SynopsisGranite pegmatite crystals have long been admired by gem and mineral collectors as a source of fine specimens and gem materials. Pegmatites can host important deposits of ore minerals and industrial commodities, such as feldspar and mica. Their physical and chemical complexity presents daunting challenges to researchers who seek to better understand their nature and origins. With 209 stunning color photos and clear, authoritative text, this book provides a thorough discussion. Chapters cover pegmatite forms and distributions, interior structures, crystal, mineral, and gem pockets, and references for further study. Examples are from North America as well as worldwide.
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Collectors Guide to Silicate Crystal
Book SynopsisOver 140 color photos, diagrams, and text reveal the crystal structures, habits, names, and changing family relationships of silicate crystals. This thorough guide provides an introduction to crystallography, the current classification of silicate structures, and reviews orthosilicates, disilicates, chain silicates, sheet silicates, and framework silicates. Explore different ways the silicate tetrahedron can be arranged and great diversity of structures that result. Crystal structure is presented with drawings of ideal crystal forms and photographs of real crystals. In this way, mineral collectors can better understand the interplay between atomic arrangements and external habits, and ultimately develop an eye for recognizing crystal symmetry. This book is a must for all serious collectors of minerals.
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd From Space to Earth
Book SynopsisFifty years have changed our view of space. The spin-off technologies from the world''s space programs have an ever increasing influence on our daily lives. While early spaceflights were mainly nationalistic demonstrations of power, today a wide range of scientific or technological objectives are carried out in space through international cooperation. Commercial missions are also funded by the private sector. Space is now a scientific laboratory, a marketplace, and a workplace. This book describes the latest developments in spaceflight and looks toward humanity''s future beyond earth. Over 400 vivid color photos and illustrations present spaceflight''s past, present, and future. Complex scientific and technical aspects of the world''s space programs are explained in understandable terms. Current research and trends, along with new applications, are discussed. Welcome to the very real final frontier and all the possibilities for its productive, cooperative use.
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Nature of the Meadowlands
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Johns Hopkins University Press Chaos and Determinism Turbulence as a Paradigm
Book SynopsisThis text, written by members of the French Academy who come from different disciplines, offers scientific and theoretical analyses of the concepts of order, chaos and determinism as they emerge in such complex and diverse systems as atmosphere, oceans, monetary economics and biological organisms.Trade Review"I found this most unusual book to be very stimulating. It really did achieve its objective of breaking academic barriers."--Julian C. R. Hunt, reviewing the French editionTable of ContentsMethods, concepts and vocabulary; turbulence in fluid mechanics; the atmosphere and the hydrosphere - the media of life; physical theories - groups, the calculus of variations, relativity, statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics; biology; economics, turbulence and chaos; conclusions; a philosopher's reflections, Jean Guitton.
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Johns Hopkins University Press The Mold Survival Guide
Book SynopsisWith clear scientific explanations and expert advice, The Mold Survival Guide is a valuable resource for anyone worried about a common household problem that can have serious consequences.Trade ReviewWhat molds are, why and where they grow, and how to rid our living spaces of these dangerous fungal microorganisms. The authors furnish clear explanations, examples from actual situations, and valuable advice... A storehouse of knowledge presented in a readable style. Library Journal Mold is a hot issue today, but the problem dates back to biblical times. Jeffrey May, author of My House is Killing Me, is a recognized authority on indoor pollution who focuses here on mold-how it prospers, how it affects one's health, and how it can be remediated. Science News Their handbook delivers both scientific explanations and expert advice. The most common problems can be headed off or corrected once the homeowner understands the life cycle of mold. That alone is worth the price of the book. Boston Globe Magazine A good job on a subject most of us would find less than stimulating... Were I actively listing and selling homes, I would keep this book handy as a reference and I would take every opportunity to see how the issue is playing out at the local level. Home inspectors would obviously be a great source of information, both academic and practical. -- Dr. Kenneth W. Edwards Real Estate Professional 2004 The Mold Survival Guide details mold problems and eradication methods and includes photographs-some in color-that show what water damage and mold infestation look like. -- Jim Watkins Washington Times Mold. It's a scary, mystifying and shudder inducing word... The Mays explore what mold is, where and why it grows, how it flourishes, and how it may or may not cause health problems. Readers learn how to identify mold, how to prevent it from spreading and when to call an expert. Baltimore Sun Recommended particularly for concerned homeowners and renovation architects, The Mold Survival Guide: For Your Home and for Your Health outlines the causes of moisture problems in old and new buildings... Leading you through his most tried-and-true forensic methodologies, Jeff May gives you the tools to root out the causes of the bedeviling musty odors that have forced homeowners to flee their homes. -- Courtney Miller ArchitectureBoston This book will help you make sensible decisions and cut through the 'fear factor' language in a lot of advertising. -- Holly Hayes San Jose Mercury NewsTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsPart I: The World of MoldChapter 1. The Indispensable Kingdom of FungiChapter 2. Watering Mold and Spreading SporesChapter 3. How Mold Affects Our HealthChapter 4. Mold Wages Battle: Then and NowPart II: The Search For MoldChapter 5. What Lurks BelowChapter 6. Mold in the MechanicalsChapter 7. The Spaces We Live InChapter 8. The Spaces We Don't Live InChapter 9. Testing for MoldPart III: The CleanupChapter 10. Small-Scale Cleanup JobsChapter 11. Professional RemediationConclusionResource GuideIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press The Other Sabertooths Scimitartooth Cats of the
Book SynopsisRichly illustrated and featuring the latest information on scimitar-tooth cats of the New World, The Other Saber-tooths is an engaging and comprehensive collection of information about these fascinating felines that will appeal to paleontologists and anyone else interested in the prehistoric world.Trade ReviewBeautifully illustrated... and featuring the latest information on scimitar-tooth cats of the New World, The Other Saber-tooths is an interesting and comprehensive collection of information about these fascinating felines that will appeal to paleontologists and everyone else interested in the prehistoric world. -- Mike Fredericks Prehistoric Times This pairs fine drawings with the latest information in a college-level collection suitable for any paleontological collection. Midwest Book Review A valuable contribution to the study of paleontology and comparative anatomy and an important addition to the literature on saber-toothed cats. Highly recommended. Choice A very interesting read for those who are even remotely interested in the saber-tooth cats of North America... shows attention to both detail and quality of work. -- Cynthia D. Crane-Muston Priscum Succeeds in its aspirations and will become a must-have for professional and avocational paleontologists alike. -- Xiaoming Wang Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology A must-read for all saber-tooth researchers and educated readers interested in these awe-inspiring predators. -- Francois Therrien Quarterly Review of Biology The Other Saber-tooths is, without a doubt, the authoritative work on homotheriins in North America... [It] will be an invaluable tool for researchers interested in ecological, phylogenetic, and related questions regarding the paleobiology of the machairodontine felids. As such, this book is indispensable for anyone with an interest in fossil carnivorans, and would make a valuable addition to the library of anyone studying Cenozoic mammals. -- John D. Orcutt Journal of Mammalian EvolutionTable of ContentsList of ContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Experimental Paleontology of the Scimitar-tooth and Dirk-tooth Killing BitesChapter 3. Pathology in Saber-tooth CatsChapter 4. The Osteology of a Cookie-cutter Cat, Xenomilus hodsonaeChapter 5. The Musculature of Xenosmilus, and the Reconstruction of Its AppearanceChapter 6. Osteology and Myology of Homotherium ischyrus from IdahoChapter 7. Revision of the New World HomotheiiniChapter 8. A Saber-tooth Cat Skull from Tajikistanm Central Asia, and the Relationships between Eurasian and North American HomotheresChapter 9. A Frameworth for the North American HomotheriiniAppendix AAppendix BGlossaryLiterature CitedIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Quantify
Book SynopsisRead this book and enjoy your own Aha!moment.Trade ReviewAn excellent piece of work with lots of fascinating information inside. -- Brian Clegg Popular Science 2011 Essays are fun, involving... and will appeal to both general readers and collections from high school into college grades. Midwest Book Review 2011 Grimvall's book should appeal to and amuse a wide audience, extending from professional scientists, teachres, school kids, newspaper columnists to the...average citizen. -- Philip J. Davis SIAM News 2011 A wonderful read for everyone, emphasizing how scientists and engineers tend to think about examples from daily life that are expressed by numbers... Highly recommended. Choice 2011Table of ContentsPreface1. Numbers1.1. Numerical LiteracyBabylon, Babble, and BillionPrefixesWhat Is the Point?1.2. The Power of LogarithmsOrder of MagnitudeHot Air Balloons and Renard NumbersFinding Fraud in Figures1.3. What Is Typical?The Height of an AdultSocial Competence and Personal EncountersHit by Returning Rocket1.4. EstimatesIs Anybody Out There?Sand, Sibyl, Olympic Medals, and HomeopathyCover the Earth with Paper2. Measures2.1. What Is It on a Scale?The Richter ScaleNuclear Incidents and AccidentsNatural Threats2.2. Comparing Apples and OrangesHuman Well-Being and PovertyTrack and FieldAt Scout Camp2.3. UnitsGoing Metric—Inch by InchHorsepower and ManpowerThe Loss of a Spacecraft2.4. On the RoadLeft-Hand TrafficThe Value of a LifeGasoline Here and There3. Accuracy and Significance3.1. Could You Be More Precise, Please?What Is Austria's Population?A Slim WaistMan on the Moon3.2. Significant?FlunkingA Change in OpinionError Bars3.3. Limiti ValuesWill Your iPod Make You Deaf?Lethal DoseThe Weakest Link3.4. A Fair Games?Winning by a Small MarginAccurate TimingAre All Sports Venues Equivalent?4. Extrapolations4.1. The Dangerous ExponentialThe Rule of 72A Problematic RewardSuddenly Nothing Was Left4.2. The Ubiquitous Straight LineDubious ExtrapolationsMoore's LawLow Radiation Level and Cancer4.3. ScalingBig and Small FishGulliverRoasting a Turkey4.4. Looking AheadThe Law of Diminishing ReturnsThe Sign of the Second DerivativeLynx and Hare5. Models5.1. What Are the Chances?ProofreadingLosing a LegSunday Traffic5.2. Seeking the OptimumTax Rates and the AutobahnRunning to the RescueSelecting the Best Golf Club5.3. Focus on the EssentialHow Small Can a Mouse Be?The Age of the Earth5.4. A Loud PartyOhm's Law Is Not a LawA Mad PursuitIs Coulomb's Law Exact?6. The Real World6.1. Plausible, but Not CorrectThe Unridable BicycleChurch Windows and Lead RoofsThe Bathtub Vortex6.2. You See What You Want to SeeWaves Are Rolling InGalileo Galilei's TrialSubmarines and Mink6.3. Suddenly Something HappensFishing Nets, Coffee Percolators, and the WebGoethe and the Height of TreesSupercooled Rain and Critical Mass6.4. Engineering versus ScienceSlapstickNot a Schoolbook ProblemHoisting a Sack7. Tricks of the Trade7.1. A Crash Course in Science ThinkingDinghy, Anchor, and PoolUp and Down the EscalatorThe Floating Apple7.2. Is the Formula Accurate Enough?ObesityWind Chill TemperatureThe Size of a Ship7.3. Characteristic QuantitiesHow Deep Is Deep?The Coldest Day of the YearGalileo Galilei, Basketball, and Table Tennis7.4. Impress Them!What Is Your BMI?The Aeolian HarpOne Trick and Two AreasEpilogue: Seven Principles in Scientific LiteracyNotesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Quantify
Book SynopsisRead this book and enjoy your own Aha!moment.Trade ReviewAn excellent piece of work with lots of fascinating information inside. -- Brian Clegg Popular Science 2011 Essays are fun, involving... and will appeal to both general readers and collections from high school into college grades. Midwest Book Review 2011 Grimvall's book should appeal to and amuse a wide audience, extending from professional scientists, teachres, school kids, newspaper columnists to the...average citizen. -- Philip J. Davis SIAM News 2011 A wonderful read for everyone, emphasizing how scientists and engineers tend to think about examples from daily life that are expressed by numbers... Highly recommended. Choice 2011Table of ContentsPreface1. Numbers1.1. Numerical LiteracyBabylon, Babble, and BillionPrefixesWhat Is the Point?1.2. The Power of LogarithmsOrder of MagnitudeHot Air Balloons and Renard NumbersFinding Fraud in Figures1.3. What Is Typical?The Height of an AdultSocial Competence and Personal EncountersHit by Returning Rocket1.4. EstimatesIs Anybody Out There?Sand, Sibyl, Olympic Medals, and HomeopathyCover the Earth with Paper2. Measures2.1. What Is It on a Scale?The Richter ScaleNuclear Incidents and AccidentsNatural Threats2.2. Comparing Apples and OrangesHuman Well-Being and PovertyTrack and FieldAt Scout Camp2.3. UnitsGoing Metric—Inch by InchHorsepower and ManpowerThe Loss of a Spacecraft2.4. On the RoadLeft-Hand TrafficThe Value of a LifeGasoline Here and There3. Accuracy and Significance3.1. Could You Be More Precise, Please?What Is Austria's Population?A Slim WaistMan on the Moon3.2. Significant?FlunkingA Change in OpinionError Bars3.3. Limiti ValuesWill Your iPod Make You Deaf?Lethal DoseThe Weakest Link3.4. A Fair Games?Winning by a Small MarginAccurate TimingAre All Sports Venues Equivalent?4. Extrapolations4.1. The Dangerous ExponentialThe Rule of 72A Problematic RewardSuddenly Nothing Was Left4.2. The Ubiquitous Straight LineDubious ExtrapolationsMoore's LawLow Radiation Level and Cancer4.3. ScalingBig and Small FishGulliverRoasting a Turkey4.4. Looking AheadThe Law of Diminishing ReturnsThe Sign of the Second DerivativeLynx and Hare5. Models5.1. What Are the Chances?ProofreadingLosing a LegSunday Traffic5.2. Seeking the OptimumTax Rates and the AutobahnRunning to the RescueSelecting the Best Golf Club5.3. Focus on the EssentialHow Small Can a Mouse Be?The Age of the Earth5.4. A Loud PartyOhm's Law Is Not a LawA Mad PursuitIs Coulomb's Law Exact?6. The Real World6.1. Plausible, but Not CorrectThe Unridable BicycleChurch Windows and Lead RoofsThe Bathtub Vortex6.2. You See What You Want to SeeWaves Are Rolling InGalileo Galilei's TrialSubmarines and Mink6.3. Suddenly Something HappensFishing Nets, Coffee Percolators, and the WebGoethe and the Height of TreesSupercooled Rain and Critical Mass6.4. Engineering versus ScienceSlapstickNot a Schoolbook ProblemHoisting a Sack7. Tricks of the Trade7.1. A Crash Course in Science ThinkingDinghy, Anchor, and PoolUp and Down the EscalatorThe Floating Apple7.2. Is the Formula Accurate Enough?ObesityWind Chill TemperatureThe Size of a Ship7.3. Characteristic QuantitiesHow Deep Is Deep?The Coldest Day of the YearGalileo Galilei, Basketball, and Table Tennis7.4. Impress Them!What Is Your BMI?The Aeolian HarpOne Trick and Two AreasEpilogue: Seven Principles in Scientific LiteracyNotesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Venomous Reptiles of the United States Canada and
Book SynopsisPresenting the latest research on venomous reptiles in the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico and featuring an extensive bibliography of literature on the subject, this volume contains a wealth of information for anyone with an interest in venom, snakes, or herpetology in general.Trade ReviewA well written and detailed reference book... covering topics of great interest to both reptile enthusiast and the professional herpetologist alike. -- Daniel P. Madigan, Indianapolis Zoo This book has more information on these reptiles than I have ever seen in a book. Carl Ernst and Evelyn Ernst were great in compiling the information to make this book into an amazing and informational read. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. Cybertron Reviews These fascinating books cover all the venomous lizards and snakes... An essential purchase for academic and large public libraries, and a very worthwhile acquisition for smaller libraries. -- Frederic F. Burchsted American Reference Books Annual The second volume of the comprehensive herpetology reference Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico is a 'must' recommendation for any college-level science holding serious about herpetology. Midwest Book Review Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico: Crotalus, Volume 2 completes this invaluable reference work. It will be the standard reference for herpetologists, and a source of fascination for enthusiasts. -- Steven Winchell Reptilia This two-volume set is by far the most complete, thoroughly researched, and accurate work on North American venomous reptiles yet published... Essential. Choice Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico represents the latest research on these animals and includes the most extensive bibliography of literature on the subject. Anyone with an interest in venom, snakes, or herpetology in general will find a wealth of information within the pages of these impressive volumes. Southeastern NaturalistTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionList of AbbreviationsVenomEnvenomation by North American ReptilesTreatment of Envenomation by ReptilesConservation of Venomous North American ReptilesIdentification of the Venomous Reptiles of Canada, the United States, and Northern MexicoKey to the Families of North American Venomous ReptilesHelodermatidae: Beaded Lizards and Gila MonstersHeloderma horridum, Beaded LizardHeloderma suspectum, Gila MonsterElapidae: Elapid SnakesMicruroides euryxanthus, Western CoralsnakeMicrurus distans, West Mexican CoralsnakeMicrurus fulvius, Harlequin CoralsnakeMicrurus tener, Texas CoralsnakePelamis platura, Yellow-bellied SeasnakeViperidae: Viperid SnakesAgkistrodon bilineatus, CantilAgkistrodon contortrix, CopperheadAgkistrodon piscivorus, CottonmouthAgkistrodon taylori, Taylor's CantilSistrurus catenatus, MassasaugaSistrurus miliarius, Pygmy RattlesnakeGlossary of Scientific NamesBibliographyIndex to Common and Scientific Names
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Beacon Press Is Science Enough
Book SynopsisWhy social, racial, and economic justice are just as crucial as science in determining how humans can reverse climate catastropheWe are facing a climate catastrophe. A plethora of studies describe the damage we’ve already done, the droughts, the wildfires, the super-storms, the melting glaciers, the heat waves, and the displaced people fleeing lands that are becoming uninhabitable. Many people understand that we are facing a climate emergency, but may be fuzzy on technical, policy, and social justice aspects. In Is Science Enough?, Aviva Chomsky breaks down the concepts, terminology, and debates for activists, students, and anyone concerned about climate change. She argues that science is not enough to change course: we need put social, racial, and economic justice front and center and overhaul the global growth economy.Chomsky’s accessible primer focuses on 5 key issues:1.) Technical questions: What exactly are “clean,” &ld
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Beacon Press Climate Courage How Tackling Climate Change Can
Book SynopsisHow Americans can take action in their own communities and unite across the political spectrum in pursuit of solutions to climate change.Andreas Karelas has a message we don’t often hear: we have all the tools we need to solve the climate crisis and doing so will improve our lives, our economy, and our society.But to engage people in the climate fight, we need stories that are empowering, inclusive, and solutions-oriented, not based in fear. Karelas digs into the latest data on the rapidly falling costs and increased efficiencies of clean energy technologies compared to fossil fuels, looks at the rate of job creation in the clean energy sector, and introduces the reader to the inspiring work of climate heroes on both sides of the aisle—from Republican mayors and governors to activists, from businesses to faith communities.Climate Courage shows us how we can move past our collective inaction on climate change and work together in our com
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Scarecrow Press Early American Scientific and Technical
Book Synopsis"...useful to researchers in the history of science and in early American history." —ARBATrade Review... will be most useful.... no other title with the scope of this one.... recommended... * Marion S. Muskiewicz, Rq *... useful to researchers in the history of science and in early American history. * American Reference Books Annual *... a useful research tool... -- H. Lowood * CHOICE *The annotations are uniformly concise, specific, and clear.... succeeds in placing works in their logical categories.... The two indexes are indispensable and well done.... both an interesting work in itself and a useful research tool. * Joseph F. Ceccio, The Technical Writing Teacher *
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Scarecrow Press Literature of the Life Sciences
Book Synopsis"With polished prose and crisp wit, he has brought life to the history, development, and current status of the scientific literature." —JAMATrade Review...a remarkable summary of a difficult and complex field. * Medical Reference Services Quarterly *With polished prose and crisp wit, he has brought life to the history, development, and current status of the scientific literature... * JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association *
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Scarecrow Press Science and Technology Research
Book SynopsisScience and Technology Research: Writings Strategies for Students was written to assist students in developing literature research and evaluation skills, without regard to format or source, and to help take the fear and mystery out of searching for information to make it a productive and rewarding process.Trade ReviewAn excellent guide to literature research and evaluation skills…a great book to recommend to students about to confront a research library for the first time. * Journal Of Chemical Education *The principles of research are concisely presented and the writing is very accessible. * E-Streams *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Entering the Library World Chapter 2 Getting Focused Chapter 3 The First Step: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and Other Ready-Reference Resources Chapter 4 Getting Down to Business Chapter 5 Composing Your Search Strategy Chapter 6 Advanced On-line Searching Chapter 7 Moving Along: Locating Books Chapter 8 Locating Information in Journals, Conference Proceedings, and Newspapers Chapter 9 Locating Quality Information on the World Wide Web Chapter 10 Government Resources Chapter 11 What Have I Found? Evaluating Information Chapter 12 Where Do I Go From Here? Chapter 13 Appendix 1: Ten Tips for Efficient Library Research Chapter 14 Appendix 2: Sample Research Strategy
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