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 ISBN-13: 9780444532688 Publication Date: 02/03/2009 |
Meyler's Side Effects of Cardiovascular DrugsBy AronsonProduct Type: Hardcover Price: E 51.95 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Pharmacology Elsevier now offers a series of derivative works based on the acclaimed Meylers Side Effect of Drugs, 15th Edition. These individual volumes are grouped by specialty to benefit the practicing physician or health care clinician.
Each year, heart disease kills more people than cancer. Patients are treated by a variety of specialists and primary care practitioners, depending on the organ system involved. This volume enables practitioners to assess the adverse effects of the complete range of drugs used in cardiovascular medicine, including antihypertensive drugs, and drugs used in the treatment of heart failure, angina, angina pectoris, and cardiac arrhythmia and enable practitioners to prescribe preventative treatments with medications such as blood pressure reducers, aspirin, and cholesterol-lowering drugs, as well as drugs used for more aggressive therapy.
The material is drawn from the 15th edition of the internationally renowned encyclopedia, Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs, and the latest volumes in the companion series, Side Effects of Drugs Annuals. Drug names have usually been designated by their recommended or proposed International Non-proprietary Names (rINN or pINN); when those are not available, clinical names have been used. In some cases, brand names have been used.v
This volume is critical for any health professional involved in the administration of cardiovascular mediations.
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 ISBN-13: 9780444532718 Publication Date: 21/02/2009 |
Meyler's Side Effects of Endocrine and Metabolic DrugsBy AronsonProduct Type: Hardcover Price: E 51.95 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Pharmacology Elsevier now offers a series of derivative works based on the acclaimed Meylers Side Effect of Drugs, 15th Edition. These individual volumes are grouped by specialty to benefit the practicing physician or health care clinician.
Endocrine and metabolic diseases are common, includes diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disease, and obesity. Endocrinologists, including diabetes professionals, internal medicine and primary care practitioners, obstetricians and gynecologists, and others will find this book useful when treating endocrine or metabolic diseases.
The material is drawn from the 15th edition of the internationally renowned encyclopedia, Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs, and the latest volumes in the companion series, Side Effects of Drugs Annuals. Drug names have usually been designated by their recommended or proposed International Non-proprietary Names (rINN or pINN); when those are not available, clinical names have been used. In some cases, brand names have been used.
This volume is critical for any health professional involved in the administration of endocrine and metabolics mediations.
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 ISBN: 012374136X ISBN-13: 9780123741363 Publication Date: 11/02/2009 |
Infrared Spectroscopy for Food Quality Analysis and ControlBy SunProduct Type: Hardcover Price: E 83.95 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Food Science & Technology Written by an international panel of professional and academic peers, the book provides the engineer and technologist working in research, development and operations in the food industry with critical and readily accessible information on the art and science of infrared spectroscopy technology. The book should also serve as an essential reference source to undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers in universities and research institutions.
Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy deals with the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum. It measure the absorption of different IR frequencies by a sample positioned in the path of an IR beam. Currently, infrared spectroscopy is one of the most common spectroscopic techniques used in the food industry. With the rapid development in infrared spectroscopic instrumentation software and hardware, the application of this technique has expanded into many areas of food research. It has become a powerful, fast, and non-destructive tool for food quality analysis and control.
Infrared Spectroscopy for Food Quality Analysis and Control reflects this rapid technology development. The book is divided into two parts. Part I addresses principles and instruments, including theory, data treatment techniques, and infrared spectroscopy instruments. Part II covers the application of IRS in quality analysis and control for various foods including meat and meat products, fish and related products, and others.
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 ISBN-13: 9780123747419 Publication Date: 21/01/2009 |
Essential Stem Cell MethodsBy Lanza and KlimanskayaProduct Type: Softcover Price: E 57.00 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Biochemistry & Biomedical Research This is a fast moving field and these detailed methods will help drive advances in stem cell research. The editors have hand-selected step-by-step methods from researchers with extensive reputations and expertise.
This volume, as part of the Reliable Lab Solutions series, delivers busy researchers a handy, time-saving source for the best methods and protocols in stem cells.
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 ISBN: 0123738709 ISBN-13: 9780123738707 Publication Date: 23/12/2008 |
Textbook of Nephro-EndocrinologyBy Singh and WilliamsProduct Type: Handbook Price: E 128.00 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Biomedical Science The Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology is the definitive translational reference in the field of nephro-endocrinology, investigating both the endocrine functions of the kidneys and how the kidney acts as a target for hormones from other organ systems. It offers both researchers and clinicians expert, gold-standard analysis of nephro-endocrine research and translation into the treatment of diseases such as anemia, chronic kidney disease (CKD), rickets, osteoprosis, and, hypoparathyroidism.
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HIV PreventionA Comprehensive ApproachBy Mayer and PizerProduct Type: Hardcover Price: E 62.95 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Virology HIV/AIDS continues to be the pandemic of our times. It is estimated that 36 to 45 million people including 2-3 million children already are infected worldwide and an additional 4-7 million more are infected each year.
There has not been a comprehensive medically based AIDS prevention book published in the last five years. Since that time many new program interventions have been tried and much has been learned through evidence-based research. HIV Prevention will place special focus on the array of interventions that have been proven effective through rigorous study. If there is one theme that has been learned to date it is that there is no one-size-fits-all prevention approach that will work in all the geographic, demographic and socio-cultural environments impacted by the worldwide AIDS pandemic.
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 ISBN-13: 9780444532664 Publication Date: 14/11/2008 |
Meyler's Side Effects of Psychiatric DrugsBy AronsonProduct Type: Hardcover Price: E 51.95 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Pharmacology Elsevier now offers a series of derivative works based on the acclaimed Meylers Side Effect of Drugs, 15th Edition. These individual volumes are grouped by specialty to benefit the practicing physician or health care clinician.
The unwarranted effects of medications used in psychiatry can adversely affect a treatment plan. This book is critical in helping psychiatrists and mental health professionals assess the adverse effects of drugs such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, hypnosedatives, and antipsychotic drugs.
The material is drawn from the 15th edition of the internationally renowned encyclopedia, Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs, and the latest volumes in the companion series, Side Effects of Drugs Annuals. Drug names have usually been designated by their recommended or proposed International Non-proprietary Names (rINN or pINN); when those are not available, clinical names have been used. In some cases, brand names have been used.
This volume is critical for any health professional involved in the administration of psychiatric mediations.
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 ISBN-13: 9781856176071 Publication Date: 07/11/2008 |
Practical Guide to Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical InstallationsConforms to 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008) and Part P of Building Regulations , 2nd EditionBy KitcherProduct type: Softcover Price: E 23.95 Subject Area: Architecture & Built Environment - UK Further Education Inspection, testing and certification is a legal requirement for a large part of electrical work carried out. This affects not only electricians but also plumbers, kitchen fitters, alarm installers etc. They need to register with a competent person scheme and this drives demand for inspection and testing courses, such as C&G 2391, and coursebooks.
This extremely popular book takes a practical approach and this is what sets it apart from the competition and is why customers have found it so useful. Tests are illustrated step-by-step with lots of 'real-world' photographs and clear examples show how to verify recorded test results. While official publications from the IEE/IET and NICEIC give all the technical details and tell the reader what they need to do, they do not show them how to do it.
The book covers the complete C&G 2391 syllabus in plain language. It is the ideal study guide providing all the theory, sample questions and answers, and clear procedures to help pass the practical exam. Advice is also given on how to overcome problems encountered on the job making it the perfect reference book for those who have already qualified but would like a quick reminder to theory and procedures.
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 ISBN: 0123740894 ISBN-13: 9780123740892 Publication Date: 04/11/2008 |
Forensic VictimologyExamining Violent Crime Victims in Investigative and Legal ContextsBy Turvey and PetherickProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 43.95 Subject Area: Psychology & Neuroscience - Forensics This new textbook provides students with the basic principles and practice standards of forensic victimology-the scientific study of victims for the purposes of addressing investigative and forensic issues. It provides case-based coverage with original insights into the role that victimology plays in the justice system, moving beyond the traditional theoretical approaches already available. The purpose of this textbook is to distinguish the investigative and forensic aspects of victim study as a necessary adjunct to the field of victimology. It identifies forensic victimologists in the investigative and forensic communities and provides them with methods and standards of practice needed to be of service.
This book is intended to educate students on the means and rationale for performing victimological assessments with a scientific mindset. Forensic Victimology is designed specifically for teaching the practical aspects of this topic, with "hands on" real-life case examples and an extensive online Instructor's manual featuring summaries, key terms, and test questions for every chapter.
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 ISBN: 012373732X ISBN-13: 9780123737328 Publication Date: 29/10/2008 |
The Dictionary of Virology , 4th EditionBy MahyProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 51.95 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Virology Completely revised and updated to take into account the new taxonomy and grouping changes made by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses in their 8th Report, this book provides an authoritative and concise list of all viruses affecting vertebrate species, from humans to fish.
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 ISBN-13: 9780080877747 Publication Date: 28/10/2008 |
Concise Encyclopedia of Languages of the WorldBy Brown and OgilvieProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 126.00 Subject Area: Social Sciences - Language & Linguistics The Concise Encyclopedia of Languages of the World is the definitive single volume resource for the world's major languages and language families, in which the world's leading experts describe the sounds, meaning, structure, and family relationships of over 350 languages. It comprises 377 articles on languages and on macro language families and regions.
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 ISBN: 0123738911 ISBN-13: 9780123738912 Publication Date: 27/10/2008 |
Beer in Health and Disease PreventionBy PreedyProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 139.00 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Food Science & Technology There is evidence of brewing beer dating back nearly 8000 years, and since then its pattern of consumption has changed considerably. From a beverage of warriors to a cheap and affordable commodity that has been prone to abuse in some countries, including leading to considerable health risk.
In moderate and low amounts, however, the consumption of beer has been reported to be beneficial. Some cancers, such as bladder cancers and the incidence of cardiovascular disease are reported to be lower in moderate beer drinkers.
Beer is a complex beverage with well over 1000 identifiable compounds and there is a continual drive to identify and characterise new compounds that might have potential pharmacological effects. This requires a holistic understanding of beer and beer related science, from brewing to the isolation of beer-related compounds.
This book provides the information needed to understand the differences in brewing processes, map pathways of therapeutic potential and cross-tissue or trans-disciplinary divides, analyze beer and beer-related beverages, ascertain dietary intakes and deduce causative factors in nutritionally related diseases, and develop marketing and economic strategies based on the health benefits of beer.
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Clinical PsychologyAssessment, Treatment, and ResearchBy Richard and HuprichProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 73.95 Subject Area: Psychology & Neuroscience - Psychology The text is a graduate-level introduction to the field of clinical psychology. Chapter coverage is diverse and contributors come from both PhD and PsyD programs and a variety of theoretical orientations. Chapter topics cover the major activities of the contemporary clinical psychologist with an introduction focusing on training models. While most textbooks focus on either assessment, treatment, or research, this book covers all three together specifically for the introductory level graduate course.
The book has a mentoring style designed to highlight the relevance of the topics discussed to clinicians in training. Assessment and treatment chapters focus on evidence based practice, comparing and contrasting different options, the basis for clinical choice between them, and efficacy of same.
It will also introduce business and ethical aspects of the clinical career that current introductory books do not include, such ethics in assessment, treatment and research; third party payors; technological developments; dissemination of research findings; cross-cultural issues; and the future of the profession.
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 ISBN: 0123741688 ISBN-13: 9780123741684 Publication Date: 10/10/2008 |
THE NEUROLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESSCognitive Neuroscience and NeuropathologyBy Laureys and TononiProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 73.95 Subject Area: Psychology & Neuroscience - Neuroscience Understanding Consciousness is the major unsolved problem in biology. One increasingly important method of studying consciousness is to study disorders of consciousness, e.g. brain damages and disease states leading to vegetative state, coma, minimally conscious states, etc. Many of these studies are very much in the public eye because of their relationship to controversies about coma patients (e.g. Terry Schiavo case in the US recently), and the relationship to one of the major philosophical, sociological, political, and religious questions of humankind.
This is the first book to summarize our current understanding of the neuroanatomical and functional underpinnings of human consciousness by emphasizing a lesional approach offered via the study of neurological patients. The selected contributors are all outstanding authors and undisputed leaders in their field.
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 ISBN-13: 9780444532701 Publication Date: 30/09/2008 |
Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs Used in AnesthesiaBy AronsonProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 51.95 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Pharmaceutical Sciences Elsevier now offers a series of derivative works based on the acclaimed Meylers Side Effect of Drugs, 15th Edition. These individual volumes are grouped by specialty to benefit the practicing physician or health care clinician.
A safe and efficient anesthesia practice requires appropriate drug knowledge. Catastrophes under anesthesia have focused attention on the interaction between drugs, including prescribed and non-prescribed medications, including interactions with vitamins, herbal preparations, traditional remedies, and food supplements.
This book summarizes the adverse effects of a large range of drugs used in anesthesia. The material is drawn from the 15th edition of the internationally renowned encyclopedia, Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs, and the latest volumes in the companion series, Side Effects of Drugs Annuals.
This volume is critical for any health professional involved in the administration of anesthesia.
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 ISBN: 0123740282 ISBN-13: 9780123740281 Publication Date: 11/09/2008 |
Parkinson's Diseasemolecular and therapeutic insights from model systemsBy Nass and PrzedborskiProduct Type: Hardcover Price: E 108.00 Subject Area: Psychology & Neuroscience - Neuroscience Parkinsons disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease and is characterized by the irreversible loss of dopamine neurons. Despite its high prevalence in society and many decades of research, the origin of the pathogenesis and the molecular determinants involved in the disorder has remained elusive. Confounding this issue is the lack of experimental models that completely recapitulate the disease state. The identification of a number of genes thought to play a role in the cell death, and development of both toxin and genetic models to explore the function of the genes both in unaffected and diseased cells are now providing new insights into the molecular basis of the neurodegeneration, as well as therapeutic approaches. In this book, the advances and the advantages that various invertebrates, cell culture, rodents, and mammals provide in the identification of the molecular components and mechanisms involved in the cell death will be described, as well as the opportunities that these systems provide in drug discovery.
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 ISBN-13: 9780123742155 Publication Date: 03/06/2008 |
The Limits of DreamA Scientific Exploration of the Mind / Brain InterfaceBy PagelProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 48.95 Subject Area: Psychology & Neuroscience - Neuroscience The Limits of Dream focuses on what we currently know of the human central nervous system (CNS), examining the basic sciences of neurochemisty, neuroanatomy, and CNS electrophysiology as these sciences apply to dream, then reaching beyond basic science to examine the cognitive science of dreaming including the processes of memory, the perceptual interface, and visual imagery. Building on what is known of intrapersonal CNS processing, the book steps outside the physical body to explore artificially created dreams and their use in filmmaking, art and story, as well as the role of dreaming in creative process and creative "madness." The limits of our scientific knowledge of dream frame this window that can be used to explore the border between body and mind. What is known scientifically of the cognitive process of dreaming will lead the neuroscientist, the student of cognitive science, and the general reader down different paths than expected into an exploration of the fuzzy and complex horizon between mind and brain.
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 ISBN: 0195177207 ISBN-13: 9780195177206 Publication Date: 10/03/2008 |
Molecular ImagingFRET Microscopy and SpectroscopyBy Periasamy and DayProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 87.95 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Biochemistry & Biomedical Research The detection and measurement of the dynamic interactions of proteins within the living cell are critical to our understanding of cell physiology and pathophysiology. With FRET microscopy and spectroscopy techniques, basic and clinical scientists can make such measurements at very high spatial and temporal resolution. But sources of background information about these tools are very limited, so this book fills an important gap. It covers both the basic concepts and theory behind the various FRET microscopy and spectroscopy techniques, and the practical aspects of using the techniques and analyzing the results. The critical tricks for obtaining a good FRET image and precisely quantitating the signals from living specimens at the nanomolecular level are explained. Valuable information about the preparation of biological samples used for FRET image analysis is also provided.
The methods covered include different types of microscopy systems and detectors (wide-field, confocal, multi-photon) as well as specialized techniques such as photobleaching FRET, FLIM-FRET microscopy, spectral imaging FRET, single molecule FRET, and time and image correlation spectroscopy. Starting from the basics, the chapters guide readers through the choice of probes to be used for FRET experiments and the selection of the most suitable experimental approaches to address specific biological questions. Up-to-date, consistently organized, and well-illustrated, this unique book will be welcomed by all researchers who wish to use FRET microscopy and spectroscopy techniques.
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 ISBN: 0123694922 ISBN-13: 9780123694928 Publication Date: 16/02/2007 |
BiostatisticsA Guide to Design, Analysis and Discovery. , 2nd EditionBy Forthofer et alProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 74.95 Subject Area: Higher Education - Ecology Today, mathematics, biology, medicine, and statistics are closing the interdisciplinary gap in an unprecedented way and many of the important unanswered questions now emerge at the interface of these disciplines. Now in its Second Edition, this user-friendly guide on biostatistics focuses on the proper use and interpretation of statistical methods. This textbook does not require extensive background in mathematics, making it user-friendly for all students in the public health sciences field. Instead of highlighting derivations of formulas, the authors provide rationales for the formulas, allowing students to grasp a better understanding of the link between biology and statistics. The material on life tables and survival analysis allows students to better understand the recent literature in the health field, particularly in the study of chronic disease treatment. Biostatistics now includes a companion website to demonstrate the different applications of computer packages for performing the various analyses presented in this text.
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 ISBN: 0124498515 ISBN-13: 9780124498518 Publication Date: 30/12/2008 |
Genetic Diseases of the KidneyBy Lifton et alProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 117.00 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Biomedical Science Genetic approaches have revolutionized our understanding of the fundamental causes of human disease by permitting the identification of specific genes in which variation causes or contributes to susceptibility to, or protection from, disease. More than 2000 disease genes have been identified in the last 20 years, providing important new insight into the pathophysiology of diseases in every field of medicine. Genetic Diseases of the Kidney offers expert insight into the role of genetic abnormalities in the pathogenesis of abnormal kidney function and kidney disease. Genetic abnormalities are carefully presented within the appropriate physiologic context, so that readers will understand not only which genes are linked to which diseases but also which pathways lead from a genetic "disturbance" to the systemic appearance of disease.
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ISBN-13: 9780815515722 Publication Date: 16/12/2008 |
Cosmetics Applications of Laser & Light-Based SystemsBy AhluwaliaProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 150.00 Subject Area: Engineering / Electronics - William Andrew This book is the first to introduce a range of currently used, or under development, laser- and light-based technologies that will provide greater cosmetic benefits to the consumer. It explains the basic physics of light-based technologies, the bio-physical principles behind their mechanism of action, and their applications in many cosmetic procedures. The fundamentals of skin and hair physiology (relevant to the understanding of actions of various cosmetics) are also explained, as are: cosmeceuticals; topical drugs for cosmetic benefits; non-invasive and invasive options available for beauty treatments, and how all this fits in with the emerging light-based technologies.
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 ISBN-13: 9781856175104 Publication Date: 20/11/2008 |
Building a Digital Forensic LaboratoryEstablishing and Managing a Successful FacilityBy Jones and ValliProduct type: Softcover Price: E 58.95 Subject Area: Security - Security & Criminal Justice Computer crime represents one of the fastest growing crime rates in the country and the need for computer forensics is growing. From child sexual exploitation to international terrorism to corporate financial scandals, more and more crimes involve computers directly or indirectly, and investigations must include digital forensics and e-discovery. More and more law enforcement jurisdictions find they need to establish a computer forensics lab, and existing federal facilities are being expanded. Increasingly, corporations will need to establish computer forensic labs to conduct their own investigations as well. As TechRepublic recently reported, "Cybercrime is no longer in its infancy. It is now big business. Organized crime is capitalizing on every opportunity to exploit new technology to perform classic crimes such as fraud and extortion to make money illegally. The threat of cybercrime to businesses continues to increase at a staggering rate."
The need to professionally and successfully conduct computer forensic investigations of incidents and crimes has never been greater. This has caused an increased requirement for information about the creation and management of computer forensic laboratories and the investigations themselves. This includes a great need for information on how to cost-effectively establish and manage a computer forensics laboratory. This book meets that need: a clearly written, non-technical book on the topic of computer forensics with emphasis on the establishment and management of a computer forensics laboratory and its subsequent support to successfully conducting computer-related crime investigations.
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The Spinal CordA Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Text and AtlasBy Watson et alProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 145.00 Subject Area: Psychology & Neuroscience - Neuroscience The Spinal Cord, a collaboration with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, is the first comprehensive book on the anatomy of the mammalian spinal cord. While thousands of journal articles and dozens of books are published on this subject each year, there is no comprehensive and authoratitive atlas of the mammalian spinal cord. Almost all of the fine details of spinal cord anatomy must be searched for in journal articles on particular subjects.
The book is organized into two parts. Part 1 is a descriptive survey of the details of mammalian spinal cord anatomy with many illustrations from the leading experts in the field, focusing on the rat. Part 2 is a series of atlases of the rat and the mouse spinal cord. The rat spinal cord atlas includes drawings and photographs of transverse sections of each spinal cord level, horizontal and sagittal sections, and a special section showing photographs of a variety of chemical markers. The mouse spinal cord atlas will include drawings and photographs of transverse sections of each spinal cord level.
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 ISBN: 0123709008 ISBN-13: 9780123709004 Publication Date: 15/10/2008 |
Introduction to Food Engineering , 4th EditionBy Singh and HeldmanProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 58.95 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Food Science & Technology The fourth edition of this leading textbook presents the engineering concepts and unit operations used in food processing in a classroom-proven and unique blend of principles with applications. Describing the application of a particular principle followed by the quantitative relationships that define the related processes, each chapter also includes solved examples and problems to evaluate reader comprehension.
Authors Singh and Heldman use their many years of teaching to present food engineering concepts in a logical progression that covers the standard course curriculum making it easily adaptable for each classroom.
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 ISBN: 0121755525 ISBN-13: 9780121755522 Publication Date: 08/09/2008 |
BiotechnologyApplying the Genetic RevolutionBy Clark and PazdernikProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 78.95 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Molecular Biology Unlike most Biotechnology textbooks, Dr. David P. Clark's "Biotechnology" approaches modern Biotechnology from a Molecular Basis, which grew out of the increasing biochemical understanding of physiology. Using straight forward, less-technical jargon, Clark manages to introduce each chapter with a basic concept, that ultimately evolves into a more specific detailed principle. This up-to-date text covers a wide realm of topics including forensics and bioethics using colorful illustrations and concise applications.
This book will help readers understand what molecular biotechnology actually is as a scientific discipline, how the research in this area is conducted, and how this technology may impact the future.
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 ISBN: 0123739756 ISBN-13: 9780123739759 Publication Date: 15/08/2008 |
Basic Medical Endocrinology , 4th EditionBy GoodmanProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 58.95 Subject Area: Life Sciences - Biomedical Science Basic Medical Endocrinology, Fourth Edition provides up-to-date coverage of rapidly unfolding advances in the understanding of hormones involved in regulating most aspects of bodily functions. The discussion focuses on molecular and cellular aspects of hormone production and action firmly rooted in the context of integrative physiology. Topics are approached from the perspective of a physiologist with over 40 years of teaching experience.
This fourth edition is richly illustrated in full color with both descriptive schematic diagrams and laboratory findings obtained in clinical studies. Each of the fourteen chapters starts with an 'Overview' of the topic and ends with a 'Suggested Reading' list. Initial chapters lay a foundation by presenting basic information and principles of hormone structure, secretion, and actions, and the physiological roles of the principal endocrine glands. Subsequent chapters address the role of the endocrine system in solving such physiological problems as the regulation of the volume and composition of body fluids in the face of changing environmental demands, and the regulation of short and longterm energy balance. The final chapters deal with the indispensable role of hormones in growth, development and reproduction.
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 ISBN: 0123736293 ISBN-13: 9780123736291 Publication Date: 25/07/2008 |
Mathematical DifficultiesPsychology and InterventionBy PhyeProduct type: Hardcover Price: E 62.95 Subject Area: Psychology & Neuroscience - Psychology This book examines the mathematical difficulties in typical and atypical populations. It discusses the behavioural, educational and neuropsychological characteristics of people with mathematical difficulties, and educational interventions to prevent, diagnose, treat or ameliorate such difficulties. The book brings together studies from different disciplines, including developmental psychology, neuroscience and education, and includes perspectives from practicing teachers.
The book is divided into three major sections. The first includes chapters about the nature and characteristics of mathematical difficulties in the population as a whole, in relation to both psychology and education. The second deals with mathematical difficulties in children with other problems such as specific language impairment and dyslexia. The third discusses methods of interventions aimed at preventing, treating or ameliorating mathematical difficulties, and will include discussions of assessment and diagnosis.
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