SC - 1272 | Plant Growth and Health Promoting Bacteria

Marta S. Dardanelli, S. M. Carletti (auth.), Dinesh K. Maheshwari (eds.)

To cope with the increasing problems created by agrochemicals such as plant fertilizers, pesticides and other plant protection agents, biological alternatives have been developed over the past years. These include biopesticides, such as bacteria for the control of plant diseases, and biofertilizer to improve crop productivity and quality.

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SC - 1245 | Bacteria in Agrobiology: Plant Growth Responses

Anelise Beneduzi (auth.), Dinesh K. Maheshwari (eds.)

The future of agriculture strongly depends on our ability to enhance productivity without sacrificing long-term production potential. An ecologically and economically sustainable strategy is the application of microorganisms, such as the diverse bacterial species of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB). The use of these bio-resources for the enhancement of crop productivity is gaining worldwide importance.

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SC - 1512 | Netter's Pediatrics

Netter’s Pediatrics, edited by Drs. Todd Florin and Stephen Ludwig, is a rich visual aid with more than 500 images by Dr. Frank Netter and other artists working in his style that will help you diagnose and care for children with common clinical conditions. This is the first time that Netter’s drawings of pediatric illness are brought together in a single volume. The superb, accurate artwork accompanies up-to-date text contributed by physicians at the prestigious Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

The book provides you with all the at-a-glance information you need for a quick overview of common issues from nutrition, allergy, infectious disease, and adolescent medicine, to cancer and heart disease. This user-friendly, clinical reference is also a great tool for patient and staff education.

Contents:

Care of the Acutely Ill Child
Nutrition
Allergy and Immunology
Bone and Joint Disorders
Rheumatologic Disorders
Disorders of the Head, Neck, and Upper Airway
Disorders of the Respiratory System and Lower Airway
Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
Hematologic Disorders
Neoplastic Disorders
Disorders of the Renal and Urologic Systems
Disorders of the Endocrine System
Disorders of the Nervous System
Adolescent Medicine
Infectious Disease
Neonatal Medicine
Disorders of the Digestive System
Genetic and Metabolic Disorders
Dermatologic Disorders

Publisher: Elsevier/Saundеrs
Year: 2011
Pages: 858
Language: english
ISBN: 978-1-4377-1155-4
Authors: Florin Т., Ludwig St.

ID: SC - 1512

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SC - 1505/1 | The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Reproductive System: Volume 1, Second Edition

Reproductive System, 2nd Edition provides a concise and highly visual approach to the basic sciences and clinical pathology of this body system. This volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") has been expanded and revised by Drs. Roger P. Smith and Paul J. Turek to cover novel and important topics like sex determination, fertility medicine, genetics, contraception, sexual dysfunction, and more. Classic Netter art, updated and new illustrations, and modern imaging make this timeless work essential to your library.

Year: 2011

Edition: 2nd edition

Publisher: Elsevier Saunders

Language: english

Pages: 335 

ISBN: 978-1-4377-0595-9

Authors: Roger P. Smith, Paul J. Turek

ID:  SC - 1505/1

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SC - 1505/3 | The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Respiratory System: Volume 3

Respiratory System, 2nd Edition provides a concise and highly visual approach to the basic sciences and clinical pathology of this body system. This volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") has been expanded and revised by Dr. David Kaminsky to cover important topics like pulmonary hypertension, COPD, asthma, drug-resistant TB, modern endoscopic and surgical techniques, and more. Classic Netter art, updated illustrations, and modern imaging make this timeless work essential to your library.
    Access rare illustrations in one convenient source from the only Netter work devoted specifically to the respiratory system.

    Get a complete overview of the respiratory system through multidisciplinary coverage from physiology and biochemistry to adult and pediatric medicine and surgery.

    Gain a quick understanding of complex topics from a concise text-atlas format that provides a context bridge between primary and specialized medicine.

    Grasp the nuances of the pathophysiology of today's major respiratory conditions-including pulmonary hypertension, COPD, asthma, environmental lung disease, sleep disorders, infections of the immunocompromised, neonatal breathing disorders, and drug-resistant TB, and modern endoscopic and surgical techniques-through advances in molecular biology and radiologic imaging.

    Benefit from the expertise of the new editor, David Kaminsky, MD, who contributes significant experience in asthma and general pulmonary and critical care medicine, and his team of world class contributors.

    Clearly see the connection between basic and clinical sciences with an integrated overview of normal structure and function as it relates to pathologic conditions.

    Apply a visual approach-with the classic Netter art, updated illustrations, and modern imaging-to normal and abnormal body function and the clinical presentation of the patient.

    Tap into the perspectives of an international advisory board for content that reflects the current global consensus.

A reliable and effective reference on the respiratory system with the visual support of Netter

Volume: 3
Year: 2011
Edition: 2
Publisher: Saunders
Language: english
Pages: 344
ISBN: 978-1-4377-0595-9
Series: Netter Green Book Collection Author: David Kaminsky MD

ID:  SC - 1505/3

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SC - 1505/2 | The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: The Endocrine System, Volume 2, 2nd Edition

Endocrine System, 2nd Edition provides a concise and highly visual guide to the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the endocrine glands. This volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") has been expanded and revised by Dr. William F. Young, Jr. to reflect the many exciting advances that have been made in the field. Classic Netter art, updated illustrations, and modern imaging make this timeless work essential to your library.

    Access rare illustrations in one convenient source from the only Netter work devoted specifically to the endocrine system.

    Get a complete overview of the endocrine system through multidisciplinary coverage of endocrinology as a whole.

    Gain a quick understanding of complex topics from a concise text-atlas format that provides a context bridge between primary and specialized medicine.

    Apply a visual approach-with the classic Netter art, updated illustrations, new artwork and modern imaging-to normal and abnormal endocrine gland function and the clinical presentation patients with endocrine disorders.

    Clearly see the connection between basic and clinical sciences with an integrated overview of normal structure and function as it relates to pathologic conditions.

    Delve into updated text of new author and editor, William F. Young, Jr., MD., that illuminates and expands on the illustrated concepts.

    Benefit from the perspectives of an international advisory board for content that reflects the current global consensus.

A reliable and effective reference on the endocrine system with the visual support of Netter

Author: William F. Young Jr.

ISBN: 978-1-4160-6388-9

ID:   SC - 1505/2

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297 - Selective Nanocatalysts and Nanoscience

Selective Nanocatalysts and Nanoscience: Concepts for Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Catalysis by Adriano Zecchina (Editor), Silvia Bordiga (Editor), Elena Groppo (Editor)

Filling a gap in the catalysis and nano literature, this monograph is unique in focusing on both nanostructured heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.

As such, it describes a selection of heterogeneous catalysts in use, showing that the dimension of the relevant portions of the catalysts are always in the 1-100 nm range, and so may be properly understood as nanomachines for the chemical manipulation of molecules to perform high precision selective synthesis.

The prominent international authors then go on to show that the concept of nanoscience can be equally applied to artificial homogeneous catalysts whose active sites are generally considered as "single-sites" having a "molecular" dimension.

The result is an excellent overview of such hot topics as nanoparticles, MOFs and more, making this indispensable reading for catalytic and organic chemists, as well as those working on organometallics.

2011 | ISBN: 352732271X |  ID - 297

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336 - Plant Souls Speak

Plant Souls Speak: The Transformative Energies of Live Plants (Explorer Race Series, Book 16) by Robert Shapiro (Author)

What we intend to speak about in this book - if I may speak in general for all plants - is how you as the human species can interact with plants in a more benevolent way.
For a long time, you have been clear about the medicinal uses of leaves and stems and seeds and flower petals and so on, but you are only getting about one-tenth of the energy available to you in this way.

It is always better to interact with the plant and its energies in its live form, but you need to know how.

The intention of this book is to reveal that formula so that you can stop searching for magical cures to diseases by exhausting the supply of life forms around you: A much simpler process is available. This book will not just comment on things you know about but show you what you are missing in your interaction with plants.

2011 | ISBN: 1891824740 |  ID - 336

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350 - The Fruit Tree Handbook by Ben Pike

The Fruit Tree Handbook is a clear, practical guide for both amateur and expert. It explains all you need to know in order to grow delicious fruit, from designing your orchard and planting your trees to harvesting your produce. Apples, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, peaches and nectarines, as well as less common fruits such as mulberries, medlars and figs, are covered in detail, with recommended varieties of each.

The book describes all the pest and disease problems you may encounter and advises on how to deal with them. It explains about choosing rootstocks and suitable varieties for your needs, and illuminates the mysteries of pruning with step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams. It features beautiful pictures throughout. The Fruit Tree Handbook conveys a deep respect for the natural world, showing how to cultivate healthy trees through good management, and also includes chapters on restoring an old orchard and setting up a community orchard.

Whether you are planting a few trees in your garden or 50 trees in a field, this book provides the expert guidance you need to look after your trees; and be rewarded with basketfuls of luscious fruit at harvest time.

2011 | ISBN: 1900322749 | ID - 350

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454 - Monolithic Silicas in Separation Science

Monolithic Silicas in Separation Science: Concepts, Syntheses, Characterization, Modeling and Applications by Klaus K. Unger (Editor), Nobuo Tanaka (Editor), Egidijus Machtejevas (Editor)

Edited by the experts and pioneers in the field, this is the first monograph to cover the topic, containing the must-have information hitherto only scattered among journals.

Clearly divided into sections on preparation, characterization and modeling, and applications, this is essential reading for chemists, chromatographers, analytical chemists, biochemists and biologists.

2011 | ISBN: 3527325751 | ID - 454

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SC - 609 | In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites

In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites (Polymer Nano-, Micro- and Macrocomposites) by Vikas Mittal (Editor)

The book series "Polymer Nano-, Micro- and Macrocomposites" provides complete and comprehensive information on all important aspects of polymer composite research and development, including, but not limited to synthesis, filler modification, modeling, characterization as well as application and commercialization issues.

Each book focuses on a particular topic and gives a balanced in-depth overview of the respective subfi eld of polymer composite science and its relation to industrial applications. With the books the readers obtain dedicated resources with information relevant to their research, thereby helping to save time and money.
In-situ intercalative polymerization in the presence of filler provides distinct advantages when compared to other nanocomposite synthesis techniques including the possibility to polymerize a large range of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, improved handling of gaseous or liquid monomers or high pressure polymerization and improved control of heat of polymerization. This volume aims to highlight these advantages of the generation of polymer nanocomposites with a large spectrum of polymer matrices. Following an overview of the synthesis methodologies, the text goes on to discuss the most relevant polymer materials, including polyamides, polyolefi nes, polyacrylates, polyethylenes, polyurethanes, polyesters and polyepoxides.

2011 | ISBN: 3527328793 | ID: SC - 609

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SC - 693 | Homogeneous Catalysts: Activity - Stability - Deactivation

Homogeneous Catalysts: Activity - Stability - Deactivation by John C. Chadwick (Author), Rob Duchateau (Author), Zoraida Freixa (Author), Piet W. N. M. van Leeuwen (Author)

This first book to illuminate this important aspect of chemical synthesis improves the lifetime of catalysts, thus reducing material and saving energy, costs and waste.
The international panel of expert authors describes the studies that have been conducted concerning the way homogeneous catalysts decompose, and the differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts.

The result is a ready reference for organic, catalytic, polymer and complex chemists, as well as those working in industry and with/on organometallics.

Year: 2011 | ID: SC - 693

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SC - 743 | Aquatic Animals: Biology, Habitats, and Threats

Aquatic Animals: Biology, Habitats, and Threats (Marine Biology: Animal Science, Issues and Professions) by David L. Eder (Author)

This book presents topical research from across the globe in the study of the biology, habitats and threats to aquatic animals. It discusses topics that include the acoustic ecology of pinnipeds in polar habitats; the immunotoxicological reactivity of hemocytes of juvenile mudcrabs; the potential threat of genotoxic metals to marine mammal health; and, toxic contaminants in aquatic medium concerns and the role of bacteria in the chilled storage and cryopreservation of sperm in aquatic animals.

2012 | ISBN: 978-1-61470-123-1 | ID: SC - 743

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SC - 1013 | Mathematical Foundations of Supersymmetry

Mathematical Foundations of Supersymmetry (EMS Series of Lectures in Mathematics) by Claudio Carmeli (Author), Lauren Caston (Author), Rita Fioresi (Author)

Supersymmetry is a highly active area of considerable interest among physicists and mathematicians. It is not only fascinating in its own right, but there is also indication that it plays a fundamental role in the physics of elementary particles and gravitation.

The purpose of the book is to lay down the foundations of the subject, providing the reader with a comprehensive introduction to the language and techniques, as well as detailed proofs and many clarifying examples. This book is aimed ideally at second-year graduate students. After the first three introductory chapters, the text is divided into two parts: the theory of smooth supermanifolds and Lie supergroups, including the Frobenius theorem, and the theory of algebraic superschemes and supergroups. There are three appendices. The first introduces Lie superalgebras and representations of classical Lie superalgebras, the second collects some relevant facts on categories, sheafification of functors and commutative algebra, and the third explains the notion of Fréchet space in the super context. A publication of the European Mathematical Society (EMS). Distributed within the Americas by the American Mathematical Society.

2011 | ISBN 978-3-03719-097-5 | ID: SC - 1013

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* Probability Theory The Logic of Science

Probability theory is a well-established branch of mathematics that finds applications in a wide area of scholarly activities such as in physics, chemistry, biology, geology, medicine, economics, sociology, engineering, operation research, etc. and in daily experiences ranging from weather forecast to predicting the risks of new medical treatments.

The book covers a comprehensive course in probability for the students of economics, statistics and the physical sciences. It presents a thorough treatment of probability ideas and techniques necessary for a firm understanding of the subject and has been designed in such a way that a previous acquaintance with mathematics and statistics is not necessary.

For the students of non-mathematical background, all the mathematical tools such as permutation, combination, set theory, factorial, etc. required for the study of probability have been comprehensively discussed in the first chapter of the book. In the second chapter, various definitions of probability have been provided. The third chapter deals with the theorems of probability. Finally, fourth and fifth chapters provide discussions on probability distributions and probability densities respectively. Each chapter begins with an introductory statement and important theorems and rules are set out from the text using italic fonts for easy revision by the students.

There are a number of solved exercises in the text for developing among the students, a sound understanding of the subject. At the end of each chapter, a large number of problems have been provided under the heading 'Test Yourself' to improve the understanding of basic concepts of probability. The solved examples as well as practice problems have been taken from the papers set by various universities in previous years as well as those of competitive examinations.
The book will be useful for students and teachers of various disciplines including physical sciences, engineering, geology, statistics, economics and sociology.

2011 | ISBN: 812691694, 8126916508 | 70MB

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SC - 1120 | Graph Theory

Graph Theory by Ashay Dharwadker (Author), Shariefuddin Pirzada (Author)

This text offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date presentation available on the fundamental topics in graph theory. It develops a thorough understanding of the structure of graphs, the techniques used to analyze problems in graph theory and the uses of graph theoretical algorithms in mathematics, engineering and computer science.

There are many new topics in this book that have not appeared before in print: new proofs of various classical theorems, signed degree sequences, criteria for graphical sequences, eccentric sequences, matching and decomposition of planar graphs into trees. Scores in digraphs appear for the first time and include new results due to Pirzada.

The climax of the book is a new proof of the famous four colour theorem due to Dharwadker.

2011 | ISBN: 1466254998 | ID: SC - 1120

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SC - 1121 | Mathematical Time Capsules: Historical Modules for the Mathematics Classroom

Mathematical Time Capsules: Historical Modules for the Mathematics Classroom (Mathematical Association of America Notes) by Dick Jardine (Editor), Amy Shell-Gellasch (Editor)

Mathematical Time Capsules offers teachers historical modules for immediate use in the mathematics classroom.

Relevant history-based activities for a wide range of undergraduate and secondary mathematics courses are included.

Readers will find articles and activities from mathematics history that enhance the learning of topics typically associated with undergraduate or secondary mathematics curricula.

Each capsule presents one topic, or perhaps a few related topics, or a historical thread that can be used throughout a course. The capsules were written by experienced practitioners to provide other teachers with the historical background, suggested classroom activities and further references and resources on the subject addressed.

After reading a capsule, a teacher will have increased confidence in engaging students with at least one activity rich in the history of mathematics that will enhance student learning of the mathematical content of the course.

2011 | ISBN 978-0-88385-187-6 | ISBN 978-0-88385-984-1 | ID: SC - 1121

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