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Penguin Books Ltd
Diversity Of Life: Questions Of Science The Description: In this volume, the author describes how the species of the world became diverse, and why the threat to this diversity today is beyond the scope of anything we have known previously. He addresses the explosion in conservation biology and takes a clear-eyed look at work still to be done.... Read More about the "Diversity Of Life: Questions Of Science The" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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From Molecules To Networks Description: As the basic building block of the nervous system, a thorough understanding of the neuron is crucial for any level of analysis. This text provides the solid foundation of the morphological, biochemical, and biophysical properties of nerve cells that is needed by advanced undergraduates and graduate students, as well as researchers in need of a thorough reference. Highly referenced for readers to pursue topics of interest in greater detail Unique coverage of the application of mathematical modeling and simulation approaches not found in other textbooks Richly illustrated, four color presentation throughout Includes CD-ROM of all of the illustrations... Read More about the "From Molecules To Networks" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Genesis Of The Cosmos Description: Provides compelling evidence that creation myths from the dawn of civilization correspond to cutting edge astronomical discoveries - Exposes the contradictions in current cosmological theory and offers a scientific basis for the ancient myths and esoteric lore that encode a theory of continuous creation- By the scientist who was the first to disprove the Big Bang theory on the basis of observational dataRecent developments in theoretical physics, including systems theory and chaos theory, are challenging long-held mechanistic views of the universe. Many thinkers have speculated that the remnants of an ancient science survive today in mythology and esoteric lore, but until now the scientific basis for this belief has remained cloaked in mystery. Paul LaViolette reveals the remarkable parallels between the cutting edge of scientific thought and creation myths from the dawn of civilization. With a scientific sophistication rare among mythologists, LaViolette deciphers the forgotten cosmology of ancient lore in a groundbreaking scientific tour de force. In direct, nontechnical language, he shows how these myths encode a theory of cosmology in which matter is continually growing from seeds of order that emerge spontaneously from the surrounding subquantum chaos.Exposing the contradictions that bedevil the big bang theory, LaViolette offers both the specialist and the general reader a controversial and highly stimulating critique of prevailing misconceptions about the seldom-questioned superiority of modern science over ancient cosmology. By restoring and reanimating this ancient scientific worldview, Genesis of the Cosmos leads us beyond the restrictive metaphors of modern scienceand into a new science for the 21st century.... Read More about the "Genesis Of The Cosmos" on the The Nile Book Store Website

THE PERSEUS BOOKS GROUP
High Technology Harvest Description: Genetically engineered plant products line the shelves of our grocery stores, but we don`t know which ones they are because no label identifies them. Should we be concerned? It is true that biotech companies are saying that engineered corn and canola are safe, but are they telling the truth? In High Tech Harvest, Paul Lurquin answers these questions and more, believing that the public has a right to know and understand how its food is manipulated at the most basic level, that of the DNA itself. With the goal to inform, and a mission to reinforce the importance of the scientific method, Paul Lurquin writes a comprehensive and user-friendly description of the scientific origins, the development, and the applications of genetically modified plants throughout the world today. Lurquin argues that only with an understanding of the basic science can people make informed and reasonable decisions about genetically modified foods.... Read More about the "High Technology Harvest" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Taylor&Francis Inc
Introduction To Protein Structure Description: This text gives a late-1990s account of the principles of protein structure, with examples of proteins in their biological context. The first few chapters introduce the general principles of protein structure both for novices and for non-specialists needing a primer. Subsequent chapters use specific examples of proteins to show how they fulfill a wide range of biological functions. The book ends with chapters on the experimental approach to determining and predicting protein structure, as well as engineering new proteins to modify their functions.... Read More about the "Introduction To Protein Structure" on the The Nile Book Store Website

TAYLOR&FRANCIS INC
The Immune System Description: The Immune System, Second Edition has been designed for use in immunology courses for undergraduate, medical, dental, and pharmacy students. This class-tested and successful textbook synthesizes the established facts of immunology into a comprehensible, coherent, and up-to-date account of how the immune system works, rather than presenting immunology as a chronology of experiments and discoveries. Emphasizing the human immune system the text has been designed to break down the barriers which often divide basic and clinical immunology. The reader-friendly text, section and chapter summaries, and full-color illustrations make the book accessible and easily understandable to students. The Immune System is adapted from Immunobiology by Janeway, Travers&Walport. New in the Second Edition: -Inclusion of end-of-chapter questions throughout the book. Questions consist of a mix of clinical and basic science. Detailed answers to all questions are provided in the back of the book.-Completely updated throughout.-Even greater emphasis on human immunity.-Enhanced and revised treatment of the complement system, including new figures and icons to clarify concepts.-Increased emphasis on human genetics throughout the book.-Expanded and updated treatment of innate immunity, particularly the mucosal system.... Read More about the "The Immune System" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Destiny Books
The Nature Of Things Description: Watson raises intriguing questions about our relationship with inanimate objectsdo we invest things with a life of their own?... Read More about the "The Nature Of Things" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Penguin Books Ltd
Voyage Of The Beagle The Description: As naturalist on the surveying voyage in the southern hemisphere of HMS Beagle 1831-6, Charles Darwin made the observations leading to his theory of modification of species. In this book he relates his voyages to the southern hemisphere.... Read More about the "Voyage Of The Beagle The" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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