National Geographic Destinations, Treasures of Alaska: The Last Great American Wilderness (NG Destinations)

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Treasures of Alaska celebrates the many lives and unique landscapes that make up the vast and storied land in this latest addition to the National Geographic Destinations series. From the beauty and solitude of Alaska's mountain ranges and lush forests to the awesome power of its glaciers and volcanoes, this book offers an astonishing combination of prose and photographs that fires the imagination and seizes the eye.

Visiting the places and people whose natures are true to the spirit of this still wild frontier, Rennicke and Melford follow a dogsled team up a frozen mountain river in search of an Alaskan Eden; hike along active volcanoes that brim and boil in the Aleutian Islands; camp on the Juneau Icefield with one of the world's leading experts on glaciers; summit Mount McKinley with a double-amputee bush pilot in a triumph of spirit and determination over the mountain that almost killed him; and journey back through Alaska's human history, to the times of the Gold Rush miners, totem pole carvers, and nomadic hunters who crossed the Bering Land Bridge and discovered new land.

From grizzlies to glaciers, fishing boats to northern lights, Treasures of Alaska uncovers the wild heart and the endless challenge that make Alaska a land of enduring beauty and undying dreams.

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Beautiful writing. Stunning photography. Fitting of Alaska........2007-10-14

I picked this book/magazine up on my second trip to Alaska. Although my travels have been business driven, I have built in free time with both trips to experience some of the slendor and solitude described in Treasures of Alaska. I knew my two visits had not demonstrated all that is Alaska, but after reading this it became evident that they did not comprise even the full tip of the iceberg. While reading on my departure flight and looking out the airplane window to the wilderness below I felt the urge to demand they turn the plane around.

I think this book/magazine deserves inclusion as one of the Treasures of Alaska.

The Last Great American Wilderness.......2007-02-01

Alaska represents 20% of the land area of the United States, yet its entire population is less than that of most major cities in the "lower 48" and huge swaths of the state aren't on any road system. Animal species in short supply elsewhere roam freely in Alaska. Wildness is here in abundance. This National Geographic special magazine captures that wildness with a collection of its usual superb photography wrapped around a short narrative capturing selected vignettes of the state.

In Alaska, it is still possible to experience a variety of dramatic natural landscapes and wildlife in isolation. This magazine is highly recommended as a preview for those who seek that experience.

Awesome magazine.......2003-06-01

I recently graduated college, and this was given to me as a gift. Previous to receiving it as a gift, a friend had the same magazine, and I enjoyed looking at it. I have the opportunity to say that I live in the one of the most beautiful places on earth, Alaska. I have lived here for 9 years and I have done and seen a lot of Alaska. But reading the magazine articles and looking at the beautiful photographs made me realize that there is so much more of Alaska that I have not seen, and that I am dying to get to see. I have see and read lots of book on Alaska, but up until this one, none of them done Alaska justice. Everytime family or friends come over and we start to talk about what we are going to do this summer, I pull out this magazine.

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The Tottori International Symposia on Host-Specific Toxins were established in 1988 by the Tottori University Faculty of Agriculture to provide an interdisciplinary forum for scientists working in rapidly emerging areas of studies of plant-fungal pathogen interactions, especially involving host-specific toxins and related pathogenicity factors.
Molecular Genetics of Host-Specific Toxins in Plant Disease is the proceedings of the 3rd international symposium on host-specific toxins held in August 1997 in Tottori, Japan. Up-to-date material is presented in rapidly developing research areas such as new toxins, fungal genes for toxin biosynthesis, evolution of pathogenic strategies, toxin actions on plants, toxin receptors, signal transduction, oxidative burst, mechanisms of sensing, penetration and host degradation, apoptosis triggered by toxins, and plant genes for detoxification. This information has given researchers penetrating insights into various aspects in the field.
Molecular Genetics of Host-Specific Toxins in Plant Disease will be a valuable up-to-date reference for researchers and students in the areas of plant pathology, plant protection, plant physiology and molecular biology, fungal molecular genetics, and plant breeding and biotechnology.

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LYONS AND ITS REGION (Routes of Discovery)

Manufacturer: Editions Ouest-France
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IJXA96

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A guidebook to Lyons and its region in France. Beautifully illustrated in color. Tells you what to see and where to find it. Nice color maps.

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Lyon and Its Region (Petit Fute)

Manufacturer: Petit Fute
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 2746901439

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Timmy O'Dowd and the Big Ditch: A Story of the Glory Days on the Old Erie Canal
Len Hilts
Manufacturer: Harcourt
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0152006060

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The Bible Story 1-10 Volume One - Ten 1 The Book of Beginnings 2 Mighty Men of Old 3 Trials and Triumphs 4 Heroes and Heroines 5 Great Men of God 6 Struggles and Victories 7 Wonderful Jesus 8 Prince of Princes 9 King of Kings 10 Onward to Glory

Manufacturer: Pacific Press/Review and Herald
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000FJD2B0

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Set of 10 Ten Volumes I - X. Bible Stories from Genesis to Revelations. Illustrated with color drawings. Child friendly format. Index in volume 10 of all 409 stories. Four seperate index formats makes locating the lessons easy.

Old Glory Stories: American Combat Leadership in World War II

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A Brilliant End to Colonel Kingseed's World War II Trilogy
A compilation of true stories of valor and especially leadership
Fasinating Story of What Makes for Leadership

Old Glory Stories: American Combat Leadership in World War II
Cole C. Kingseed
Manufacturer: US Naval Institute Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 159114440X

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Saying that no generation of Americans has produced a finer array of combat commanders than that of World War II, a thirty-year army veteran examines combat leadership throughout the war at every level of command in the U.S. Army. The author argues that although Army chief of staff George C. Marshall's organization and training policies were indispensable, the ultimate victory was the result of spirited leadership and the undaunted courage of those who served, from individual riflemen to the upper echelons of army command.

Rather than a history of battles and campaigns, this book is an analysis of leadership in combat over three continents and across two oceans. It looks at how soldiers react in war -- how sergeants, lieutenants, captains, and generals direct soldiers in the most intense of all human dramas. The first part focuses on the generals and takes a thematic approach, examining such topics as restoring the fighting spirit and analyzing the unique characteristics required to command special units in combat. The second part examines a special breed of junior leaders who fought the German and Japanese armies on the front lines and whose contributions merit attention. Like war correspondent Ernie Pyle, Kingseed includes both the big and the little to offer a balanced view of what makes a good combat leader.

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A Brilliant End to Colonel Kingseed's World War II Trilogy.......2006-08-07

"The American army that fought World War II reflected both the strengths and weaknesses of a democracy at war...Although lacking the professionalism that marked the Wehrmacht in 1939, the individual GI proved a quick learner."

Colonel Cole C. Kingseed's conclusion is proven again and again in this marvelous series of essays of some of the most remarkable, brilliant, brave, and very human soldiers in the history of this nation.

This is the third of three recent combat tomes penned by the prolific Colonel Cole Kingseed in the last year. The first two were the inspiring personal stories of Joe Dawson of the First Infantry Division and Dick Winter of the 101st Airborne Division in World War II.

Colonel Kingseed expands his knowledgeable reach in Old Glory Stories and covers U.S. Army heroes on both the European and Pacific theaters. The first half of this indispensable volume is dedicated to the commanders. The dash and flaws of Generals Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley, Stillwell, Gavin, and MacArthur are well-told in concise profiles. The galaxy of stars reads like a West Point Alumni directory.

In the second half of the book, Colonel Kingseed takes a look at the war through the eyes of GIs who were more on the level of Bill Mauldin's Willie and Joe. We again meet Dawson and Winters and still marvel at their leadership under harrowing conditions.

One is left to wonder how different the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge might have turned out, if not for two citizen soldiers named Len Lomell and Lyle Bouck. Being at the right place and the right time does not do justice to their actions in those fiercely bloody struggles.

It is also heartening to read about the courage of Vernon J. Baker of the Buffalo soldiers and Charity Adams of the Women's Army Corps. Not only did these two fearless soldiers endure the hardships of the war, they also overcame of ugly racism and gross bigotry from fellow American soldiers.

Colonel Kingseed had the privilege and honor to interview many of these exceptional people. It's hard not to envy the time he spent in their presence. Not one of them claimed to be a hero. They were just doing their duty and hoped they measured up to their awesome responsibilities. It's very clear from these pages that they achieved their objective.

Finally, Kingseed acknowledges the importance of Army Chief of Staff George C. Marshall. "No officer had a more profound impact on the performance of the U.S. Army as a whole." It's just a shame Cole neglected to mention Marshall's alma mater, the Virginia Military Institute: the West Point of the South. Or perhaps West Point is the VMI of the North.

The United States was blessed to have this pantheon of leaders in the field during our darkest hours of the 20th century. We pray that the nation's civilian leadership will be as wise when committing today's young men and women into harm's way. They are far to precious to waste under false and foolish premises.

A compilation of true stories of valor and especially leadership.......2006-08-05

Written by a thirty-year U.S. Army veteran, Old Glory Stories: American Combat Leadership In World War II is a compilation of true stories of valor and especially leadership. The first part of Old Glory Stories focuses on the American generals of WW II; the second examines junior leaders, dubbed "warriors" by the author, who fought German and Japanese armies on the front lines. By exploring American leadership in both the grand picture and gritty detail, Old Glory Stories offers a comprehensive view of the qualities that surfaced when they were most needed from the greatest generation.

Fasinating Story of What Makes for Leadership.......2006-06-15

Just how the U.S. Army was able to produce such qualified leaders to fight World War II amazes me. The qualifications for a 'between the wars' soldier had to do with playing polo, being very patient as increases in rank came very slowly, living very poor as Army pay was pathetic, keeping up with the right people, drinking enough but not too much, marrying someone who assist in working toward your promotions.

And what we got out of that background came Patton and Stilwell, Bradley and Hodges, Eisenhower and MacArthur and of course Marshall. To be sure we also got Fredendall and Lucas, but they were quickly replaced. This book tells the story of the combat leaders. Not only the commanding generals but lower level commanders such as Dick Winters (of 'Band of Brothers' fame) and Audie Murphy, Paul Tibbets.

I read the exploits of these men and stand in awe. How to understand what they did? I was reminded of Sherman's comment about Grant: 'Grant has 4 am courage, you wake him up at 4 am when a disaster is in the making and he is cool as can be, making decisions, the right decisions.' (I'm not sure of the exact wording.) From the Butter Bar Lieutenant to Eisenhower worrying about the weather this is what's required. But just part of what's required.

Fascinating stories.

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Good for Kindergarten
Old Glory

Meet Our Flag, Old Glory
April Jones Prince
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0316738093

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his is the perfect pick for the budding patriot! Lively verse in large, easy-to-read type is paired with bold illustrations to create a stunning book about the American flag for even the youngest reader. A comprehensive history of the flag is included at the end, making this book especially useful for both classroom and home all year round.

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Good for Kindergarten.......2007-09-17

I teach Kindergarten and have found the patriotic books for this level difficult to locate. This book was perfect for the students. They were able to relate to simple text and LOVED the beautiful and bright pictures. What a great find!

Old Glory.......2005-09-06

An easy read book for young children. Facts at the end of the book make it useful for older children too.

Old Glory and the Stars and Bars: Stories of the Civil War

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Old Glory and the Stars and Bars: Stories of the Civil War

Manufacturer: University of South Carolina Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 157003057X

The Cornerstones of Freedom The Story of Old Glory

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The Cornerstones of Freedom The Story of Old Glory
Illustrated by Tom Dunnington Albert L. Mayer
Manufacturer: Chicago: Childrens Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MKJQSU

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The Dramatic Story Of Old Glory
Samuel Abbott
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Flags of America: The Story of the Flags which Have Entered into the History of America and the Making of "Old Glory," Together with an Authentic Manual ... of the Flag and Rendering It Proper Respect

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Flags of America: The Story of the Flags which Have Entered into the History of America and the Making of "Old Glory," Together with an Authentic Manual ... of the Flag and Rendering It Proper Respect
W. H. Waldron
Manufacturer: Standard Printing & Publishing Company
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B0006AMUBQ

Fling Old Glory: The story of Patrick Walsh, an Irish-American fire chief

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Fling Old Glory: The story of Patrick Walsh, an Irish-American fire chief
Kathleen Walsh Packard
Manufacturer: Gateway Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

The Freemason's Story of Our Flag, Old Glory

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The Freemason's Story of Our Flag, Old Glory
John W. Barry
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing
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ASIN: 1417953934

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Why does nature love symmetry? In Asymmetry, Developmental Stability and Evolution, Moller and Swaddle analyse the evolutionary implications of symmetry. They advance and explain their theory that symmetry is related to genetic stability and fitness, and that symmetric individuals appear to have quantifiable and significant advantages over their asymmetric counterparts. When assessing potential mates or competitors, animals may be able to use symmetry as an honest indication of quality. This interdisciplinary book, with its associated Web-site, will be of interest to students and researchers in the fields of ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, and animal behaviour.

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Asymmetry, Developmental Stability, and Evolution
Anders Pape; Swaddle John P. Molller
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000P0PGB8

Asymmetry, Developmental Stability, and Evolution (Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution)

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Asymmetry, Developmental Stability, and Evolution (Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution)
Anders Pape & John P. Swaddle & A. P. Mller Moller
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OKXCWO

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This text is intended for undergraduate and beginning graduate students in chemistry and biochemistry studying amino acids and peptides. The authors concentrate on amino acids and peptides without detailed discussions of proteins, while giving all the essential background chemistry, including sequence determination, synthesis and spectroscopic methods. The approach is intended to encourage the reader to cross classical boundaries while gaining an understanding of protein behavior on a molecular level. The book includes chapters on the biological roles of amino acids, as well as a section on enzyme-catalyzed synthesis of peptides, with suitable examples, an area often neglected in texts describing peptide synthesis. This modern text will be of value in the amino acid, peptide and protein field, to advanced undergraduates, graduate students and research workers.

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This text is suitable for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in chemistry and biochemistry studying amino acids and peptides. The authors concentrate on amino acids and peptides without detailed discussions of proteins, although the book gives all the essential background chemistry, including sequence determination, synthesis and spectroscopic methods, to enable the reader to appreciate protein behaviour at the molecular level. The approach is intended to encourage the reader to cross classical boundaries, as in the later chapters on the biological roles of amino acids and the design of peptide-based drugs. For example, there is a section on the enzyme-catalysed synthesis of peptides, with suitable examples, an area often neglected in texts describing peptide synthesis. This modern text will be of value in the amino acid, peptide and protein field, to advanced undergraduates, graduate students and research workers.

Practical Guide to Protein and Peptide Purification for Microsequencing

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Practical Guide to Protein and Peptide Purification for Microsequencing

Manufacturer: Academic Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Plastic Comb

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ASIN: 0124802826

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Why a Second Edition?
The Second Edition provides practical answers to the general question, "How can I obtain useful sequence information from my protein or peptide?" rather than the more specific question asked in the first edition, "How can I obtain the N-terminal sequence?" Important new methods include ways of dealing with blocked N termini, computer analysis of protein sequences, and the recent revolution in mass spectrometry.

Key Features
Highlights of the Second Edition:
* Mass spectrophotometric characterization of proteins and peptides
* N-terminal sequencing of proteins with blocked N termini
* Internal amino acid sequence analysis after protease digestion in-gel and on-blot
* Improved microscale peptide purification methods
* Computer analysis of protein sequences
* New protocols tested and refined through everyday use in authors' laboratories
* Updated reference chapter covering all aspects of protein microsequencing

Proteins, amino acids and peptides as ions and dipolar ions (American Chemical Society. Monograph series)

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Proteins, amino acids and peptides as ions and dipolar ions (American Chemical Society. Monograph series)
Edwin Joseph Cohn
Manufacturer: Reinhold Pub. Corp
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Amino Acid Biosynthesis Pathways, Regulation and Metabolic Engineering (Microbiology Monographs)

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Amino Acid Biosynthesis Pathways, Regulation and Metabolic Engineering (Microbiology Monographs)

Manufacturer: Springer
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 3540485953

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Amino Acids Biosynthesis presents the current knowledge of fundamental as well as applied microbiology of amino acids. Topics discussed are the amino acid biosynthetic pathways, their genetic and biochemical regulation, transport of amino acids and genomics of producing microorganisms. The characterization of the control mechanisms of amino acid biosynthesis has revealed insights into principles of genetic and biochemical regulation, such as transcriptional regulators and a new class of regulatory elements, the riboswitch.

The volume further deals with the metabolic engineering of microorganisms for the biotechnological production of amino acids for use as pharmaceuticals and, particularly, as food and feed additives. Comprehensive reviews are given of recent achievements to enable or improve production of amino acids and dipeptides by fermentation and enzyme catalysis. Here, the particular focus is on metabolic engineering, the rational improvement of metabolic functions using recombinant DNA technology.

Amino Acids and Peptides: A Review of the Literature Published During 1987 (A Specialist Periodical Report, Vol 20)

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Amino Acids and Peptides: A Review of the Literature Published During 1987 (A Specialist Periodical Report, Vol 20)
J. H. Jones
Manufacturer: Royal Society of Chemistry
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Binding: Hardcover

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Amino Acids and Peptides: A Review of the Literature Published During 1988 (A Specialist Periodical Report)

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Amino Acids and Peptides: A Review of the Literature Published During 1988 (A Specialist Periodical Report)
J. H. Jones
Manufacturer: Crc Pr I Llc
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0851861946

Amino Acids and Peptides: A Review of the Literature Published During 1989 (Amino Acids and Peptides)

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Amino Acids and Peptides: A Review of the Literature Published During 1989 (Amino Acids and Peptides)
J. H. Jones
Manufacturer: Royal Society of Chemistry
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ASIN: 0851862047

Amino Acids Peptides & Proteins (Specialist Periodical Reports)

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Amino Acids Peptides & Proteins (Specialist Periodical Reports)
Turpin Distribution Service
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Binding: Hardcover

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AMINO ACIDS, PEPTIDES AND PROTEINS
Hans & Jakubke, Hans-Dieter Jeschkeit
Manufacturer: Macmillan Press Ltd.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000K69OZQ

Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins (Specialist Periodical Reports)

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Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins (Specialist Periodical Reports)
R C Sheppard
Manufacturer: Royal Society of Chemistry
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Binding: Hardcover

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The subject of this book is the theory of special functions, not considered as a list of functions exhibiting a certain range of properties, but based on the unified study of singularities of second-order ordinary differential equations in the complex domain. The number and characteristics of the singularities serve as a basis for classification of each individual special function. Links between linear special functions (as solutions of linear second-order equations), and non-linear special functions (as solutions of Painleve equations) are presented as a basic and new result. Many applications to different areas of physics are shown and discussed. The book is written from a practical point of view and will address all those scientists whose work involves applications of mathematical methods. Lecturers, graduate students and researchers will find this a valuable text and reference work.

Special Functions : A Unified Theory Based on Singularities

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Special Functions : A Unified Theory Based on Singularities
Sergei Yuryevitsh Slavyanov
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MV7X6Q

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Systems Thinking Through Stories - A Winning Combination!

Systems thinking is good for kids and adults.

Systems thinking is good for kids and adults.

Stories as a structure for sustained learning

Stories: A Gateway to Systems Thinking

When a Butterfly Sneezes: A Guide for Helping Kids Explore Interconnections in Our World Through Favorite Stories (Systems Thinking for Kids, Big and Small, Vol 1)
Linda Booth Sweeney
Manufacturer: Pegasus Communications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1883823528

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A must-have resource for any parent or educator who wants to help children think about interconnections in our world.

Each chapter focuses on a favorite children's picture book--and reveals the systems principle inherent in the story, general points for discussion, illustrations of key concepts, and questions to spark conversation for both younger and older readers.

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Systems Thinking Through Stories - A Winning Combination!.......2001-05-10

Systems thinking provides structure to understanding our complex world. Stories, whether our own or selections from literature, offer a powerful hook to recognition of the interconnectedness within a system.

As an educator, I've been intrigued with the idea of systems thinking, but somewhat intimidated by its complexity. After reading and rereading WHEN A BUTTERFLY SNEEZES, I have a far deeper understanding of its power.

I''ve long believed in the power of story to enhance understanding. This little book affirms that belief.

Thank you, Linda Booth Sweeney, for this fine work.

Systems thinking is good for kids and adults........2001-04-26

I have used some of the same stories described in Linda's book in training courses with environmental professionals from many countries as well as in introducing systems thinking into my own organization. There is a universal appeal to stories by Dr. Seuss, for example, and much wisdom hidden just behind the wild drawings and imaginative language. Linda's unique contribution lies in showing teachers and parents how they can use a wide range of enchanting stories to tap into this deeper meaning in order to improve problem solving abilities in everyday life. The book's recommendations on using stories can easily be applied to improving our parenting and teaching skills by listening more carefully to the stories children tell, asking better questions, and sharing responsibility with our children for interpreting the answers.

Systems thinking is good for kids and adults........2001-04-26

Stories as a structure for sustained learning.......2001-03-17

The mark of a great story is that it plants a deep seed in ones psyche that penetrates and grows slowly but oh so steadily. Like a koan, it imbeds itself and connects the limbic system with the neo-cortex, the emotions with the intellect. As one encounters the world, the story keeps resurfacing just when appropriate, deepening ones learning. Linda Booth Sweeney has found magical ways to plant seeds in kids (young and old), about critical messages of connectedness and life, and elegantly woven ways of learning that are ancient and current. Readers are in some ways left with a living question in their hearts and minds: What is life asking of me now?

Stories: A Gateway to Systems Thinking.......2001-02-17

"When a Butterfly Sneezes" uses stories to help introduce the basics of systems thinking. This book was written for parents and educators as a guide for helping children gain a richer and deeper understanding of the world around them through their favorite stories. This is a much needed book for parents who enjoy reading to their children and for educators, particularly those who work with students in the K-4 classroom where there is a focus on literacy. "When a Butterfly Sneezes" is a first of a kind book on this subject and at this level. It offers parents, teachers and teacher educator's a practical means for introducing systems to young minds. I will use this book in teacher education courses and recommend it highly to others.

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