Plant Biochemistry, Third Edition by Hans-Walter Heldt

This fully revised translation of the world-renowned German edition covers the complete and modern knowledge of plant biochemistry. The book presents the topic in a concise and simplified manner so that students can digest the message and gain a basic knowledge of the entire field of plant biochemistry, from photosynthesis (the synthesis of natural plant products) to all kinds of genetic engineering with its many commercial applications. Topics include cell structure and function, lipid and polysaccharide metabolism, nitrogen fixation, phloem transport, synthesis and function of isoprenoids, phenylpropanoids and other secondary metabolites, plant growth regulation and development. Heldt provides a comprehensive description of photosynthesis, primary and secondary metabolism, the function of phytohormones and molecular engineering. The text covers research findings until the end of 2003 and identifies areas of future research. There are extensive references to the most recent scientific literature.

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Polyamine Cell Signaling: Physiology, Pharmacology, and Cancer Research by Jian-Ying Wang

Polyamine Cell Signaling: Physiology, Pharmacology, and Cancer Research presents current state-of-the-art findings relevant to cellular and molecular functions of polyamines as well as providing the underlying conceptual basis and knowledge regarding potential therapeutic targeting polyamines and polyamine metabolism leading to the development of new therapeutic approaches for cancers and other diseases. Divided into four main sections that include: polyamines in signal transduction of cell proliferation; polyamines in cellular signaling of apoptosis, carcinogenesis, and cancer therapy; polyamines in cell motility and cell-cell interactions; and polyamine homeostasis and transport, these topics are addressed by internationally recognized experts in their respective fields.

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Cell Signaling in Vascular Inflammation by Jahar Bhattacharya

A comprehensive survey by leading basic and clinical researchers of the signal transduction mechanisms responsible for lung inflammation, including vascular hyperpermeability, white cell accumulation, and vascular remodeling. The authors cut across disciplines to bring together a broad-based presentation of inflammatory challenge, both in the initial phases of the inflammatory response, as well as in the more prolonged phase of genomic involvement. The book illuminates not only the processes of lung inflammation, but also the potential for developing new therapeutic strategies to combat inflammatory lung disease.

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Handbook of Brain Tumor Chemotherapy by Herbert B. Newton

Overall, this is an interesting and informative new textbook on brain tumor chemotherapy and molecular therapeutics. It provides a comprehensive, broad overview of the current status of neuro-oncology clinical practice and research. This book will appeal particularly to neurosurgeons and oncologists who are actively involved in the treatment of patients with brain tumors, as well as basic scientists and pharmaceutical researchers who may just want to expand their repertoire of knowledge about the pertinent issues in this field.

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Mutable Brain: Dynamic and Plastic Features of the Developing and Mature Brain by Jon H. Kaas

The extremely labile nature of the nervous system has proved to be an intriguing area of research for over thirty years. From the earliest stages of neuronal growth during development, both the morphology and strength of neural connections within the central nervous system are shaped and modified by experience. Whilst connections between neurones that are continually stimulated are strengthened, redundant connections weaken and are eventually lost. The Mutable Brain provides a comprehensive introduction to plasticity of the brain and neural circuits whilst covering the history of neurological research, from early work on the developing visual system, right through to current state-of-the-art molecular techniques.

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Orthodontics and Paediatric Denistry. Colour Guide (Colour Guides) by Declan Millett

Pocket-sized guide for those preparing for exams. Concise text is integrated with high-quality, color clinical photographs. Uses an unique approach that allows review of a wide selection of cases.

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Physical Chemistry of Foods (Food Science and Technology) by Pieter Walstra

Exploring the structure and physical and chemical properties of solutions, dispersions, soft solids, fats, and cellular systems, Physical Chemistry of Foods describes the physiochemical principles of the reactions and conversions that occur during the manufacture, handling, and storage of foods. Coverage progresses from aspects of thermodynamics, bonds and interaction forces, and reaction kinetics, to transport phenomena, polymers, colloidal interactions, nucleation, glass transitions and freezing, and soft solids. This comprehensive volume effectively clarifies the physicochemical processes encountered in food product development.

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A Mind of its Own: How Your Brain Distorts and Deceives by Cordelia Fine

Many psychological studies show that on average, each of us believes we are above average compared with others—more ethical and capable, better drivers, better judges of character, and more attractive. Our weaknesses are, of course, irrelevant. Such self distortion protects our egos from harm, even when nothing could be further from the truth. Our brains are the trusted advisers we should never trust. This "distorting prism" of selfknowledge is what Cordelia Fine, a psychologist at the Australian National University, calls our "vain brain." Fine documents the lengths to which a human brain will go to bias perceptions in the perceiver’s favor. When explaining to ourselves and others why something has gone well or badly, we attribute success to our own qualities, while shedding responsibility for failure. Our brains bias memory and reason, selectively editing truth to inflictless pain on our fragile selves. They also shield the ego from truth with "retroactive pessimism," insisting the odds were stacked inevitably toward doom. Alternatively, the brain of "selfhandicappers" concocts nonthreatening excuses for failure.

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The Washington Manual of Oncology by Ramaswamy Govindan

Now available in PDA format, The Washington Manual(R) of Oncology puts authoritative patient management recommendations at the clinician's fingertips at the bedside. Users can quickly search for any tumor type at any site and instantly access succinct information on clinical presentation; workup and staging; therapy according to stage; complications of the treatment and the disease; and natural history of the disease. Information on chemotherapy agents and smoking cessation is also included. The electronic text follows the easy-to-scan outline format that has made the printed manual so popular with busy clinicians. Platform: Palm OS, Windows CE, and Pocket PC handheld devices The Washington Manual(R) is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

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Women's Health: A Primary Care Clinical Guide (3rd Edition) by Ellis Quinn Youngkin

Now in its Third Edition, Women's Health: A Primary Care Clinical Guide continues to provide the comprehensive coverage of women's health information that has made it a best-seller for years! From adolescent health, to issues affecting those over the age of 65 and everything in between, this resource covers the scope of issues affecting women, including pregnancy issues, frequently encountered medical problems, societal/economic/political factors, and more.

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Protein Biochemistry and Proteomics (The Experimenter Series) by Hubert Rehm

Finally, books on scientifi c research talk a lot about fascination, thirst of knowledge, and enthusiasm. You fi nd little on endless pipetting, failed experiments, and lack of funding. Many years’ work often leads only to the discovery that there is nothing to discover in the direction taken. Only luck, diligence, ingenuity, good mentoring, and intelligence—in this order—bring success at the lab bench. Thus, your adventures will resemble those of the knight errant: every day and Sunday you take your tottery Rosinante to a castle where the king is diffi cult, the efforts great, the results bewildering, the food bad, and setbacks the rule. However, this time of trial strengthens your soul. From the abyss of desperation you rise to the level of indifference, where gray rough streets lead to seemingly endless horizons. Don’t let yourself be discouraged! The others also slave away unsuccessfully. It is normal at fi rst that no result is in sight. Hang in there!

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Applications Of Percolation Theory by M Sahini

This detailed graduate text discusses those applications for which there are well-defined percolations, and where direct comparison between the predeictions of models and experimental data is possible.

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Langman's Medical Embryology by Thomas W Sadler

Focuses on the essentials of clinically relevant aspects of embryology. Provides an understanding of the principles of embryogenesis that can be used in the diagnosis, care, and prevention of birth defects. New three-dimensional computer images have been added.

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AIDS/HIV (Information Plus Reference Series) by Barbara Wexler

AIDS/HIV is part of the Information Plus Reference Series. The purpose of each volume of the series is to present the latest facts on a topic of pressing concern in modern American life. These topics include today’s most controversial and most studied social issues: abortion, capital punishment, care for the elderly, crime, the environment, health care, immigration, minorities, national security, social welfare, women, youth, and many more. Although written especially for the high school and undergraduate student, this series is an excellent resource for anyone in need of factual information on current affairs.

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Encyclopedia of Aging (Two Volume Set) by Richard Schulz

Since its inception in 1987, Encyclopedia of Aging has proven to be the definitive resource for scholars and students across the burgeoning and increasingly interdisciplinary fields of gerontology and geriatrics. Like its three esteemed predecessors, the fourth edition contains concise, readable explorations of hundreds of terms, concepts, and issues related to the lives of older adults, as well as timely coverage of the many new programs and services for the elderly. Updated, under the distinguished stewardship of editor-in-chief Richard Schulz to reflect the infusion of new information across the scientific disciplines, this new edition brings readers up-to-the-moment significant advances in biology, physiology, genetics, medicine, psychology, nursing, social services, sociology, economics, technology, and political science.

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