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Most of the world's experts on prions met for a workshop in Erice in August 1996. The aim of the workshop was to discuss the fundamentals of the science ofprions. It was for­ tunate that so many could be present given the...

This fifth volume in the series The Plant Viruses, dealing with viruses with bipartite genomes, completes the coverage of viruses with isometric parti­ cles and genomes consisting of single-stranded, positive-sense RNA: viruses...

Rediscover Harmony Between Humanity and NatureImagine a world where nature and technology coexist in perfect harmony, offering hope and resilience to a planet in peril. Rebuilding Nature: The Promise of Ecological Engineering takes you on a visionary...

""Our Heredity From God: Consisting Of Lectures On Evolution"" is a book written by Edward Payson Powell in 1887. The book is a collection of lectures that explore the topic of evolution and its relationship to the idea of God as the ultimate creator...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

Ph�����nom�����nes Physiques de la Phonation et de l'Audition est un livre publi����� en 1877 par Jules Gavarret. Ce livre traite de la phonation et de l'audition, et explore les ph�����nom�����nes physiques qui se produisent dans ces processus. Gavarret...

Ophthalmic Neuro-Myology is a comprehensive study of the normal and abnormal actions of the ocular muscles from the perspective of the brain. Written by Giles Christopher Savage and originally published in 1905, this book explores the intricate...

South-African Butterflies V1, Nymphalidae: A Monograph Of The Extra-Tropical Species (1887) is a comprehensive book written by Roland Trimen. The book focuses on the Nymphalidae family of butterflies found in South Africa, specifically the extra-tropical...

Notes On The Geology Of Southwestern Idaho And Southeastern Oregon is a book written by Israel Cook Russell and published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive study of the geology of the region, providing detailed observations and analysis of the...

Gleanings of Religion: Or A Compilation Containing The Natural History Of Man (1829) is a book written by Burton W. Carr. The book is a compilation of various religious texts and teachings that provide insight into the natural history of human beings...

Evolution and the Fall is a book written by Francis Joseph Hall and first published in 1910. The book explores the relationship between the theory of evolution and the Christian doctrine of the fall of man. Hall argues that the two concepts are not...

Evolution and Progress: An Exposition and Defense is a book written by William Icrin Gill in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive explanation and defense of the theory of evolution, which was a controversial topic at the time. Gill argues that...

""A Description of Satan's Court"" is a book written by Walter Butler Harris in 1884. The book is a detailed account of the author's imagined version of Satan's Court, which he describes as a place where the devil and his demons reside. The book is...

Bessel's Hypsometric Tables is a book written by Alexander John Ellis and published in 1863. It is a comprehensive collection of tables that provide information on the heights of various locations on the Earth's surface. The tables are based on the work...

Le livre ""M�����moires sur diff�����rentes parties des sciences et arts, tome 3"" de Jean-Etienne Guettard, publi����� en 1770, est un recueil de m�����moires scientifiques portant sur diff�����rents sujets tels que la botanique, la g�����ologie, la...

The Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing (PSB) 2021 is an international, multidisciplinary conference for the presentation and discussion of current research in the theory and application of computational methods in problems of biological significance...

Salient features of the book:Here's why Neuroscience Mind Maps should be your 'go to book' for review and recall of neuroscience:· Every competency in Neuroscience is covered in this book through Mind Maps.· Each mind map covers the topic in a single...

American Addresses, with a Lecture on the Study of Biology , is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we...

Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 4, April, 1897, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never...

Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 3; March 1897, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten...

Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 2, February, 1897, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never...

Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 1, January, 1897, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never...

Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 6, June, 1897, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten...

Most brain related activity has focussed on specialized interests within individual disciplines. Recent multidisciplinary activity has provided the impetus to break down these boundaries and encourage a freer exchange of information across disciplines...

Biological Clocks introduces the subject of human chronobiology. It describes biological clocks; why we have clocks; how biological clocks relate to sleep disorders, depression, and jet lag; and how the reader can measure his/her own rhythms.

Against a backdrop of governmental underinvestment and significant budget shortfalls there is an urgent need for protected areas to find alternative funding resources to pay for conservation work. Cousin Island Special Reserve chose eco or...

The "balance of nature" or "nature´s equilibrium" is an idea discussed in scientific ecology but also in popular writing. Especially in times of environmental crisis it has gained much influence. But what is behind this concept? This book investigates...

Sequential large-scale disturbances may produceinteracting effects that differ from those predictedfor each disturbance in isolation. These non-additiveeffects can strongly influence the composition andstructure of plant communities. Hurricanes...

A collection of bite-sized discussions of topics of relevant interest in the related disciplines of neuroscience, physiology, and psychiatry. Featuring thoughts on the observation of hyperthermia and varied vascular responses, health-focused themes are...

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Evidence for a purely Darwinian account of human origins is supposed to be overwhelming. But is it? In this provocative book, three scientists challenge the claim that undirected natural selection is capable of building a human being, critically assess...

Alzheimer disease causes the gradual deterioration of cognitive function, including severe memory loss and impairments in abstraction and reasoning. Understanding the complex changes that occur in the brain as the disease progresses--including the...

Although modernity's understanding of nature and culture has now been superseded by that of environmentalism, the power to define the meaning of both, and hence the meaning of the world itself, remains in the same (Western) hands. This bold argument is...

This compendium includes the following 5 complete books featuring renowned neuroscientists Lisa Feldman Barrett, Jennifer Groh, Kalanit Grill-Spector, John Duncan and Miguel Nicolelis providing fully accessible insights into...

How did the ocean come to be? I can't wait to see! Open this coloring book to learn about how the ocean life evolved to what it is now. Coloring is an important hands-on learning exercise that encourages the effective absorption and retention of...

Genetic engineering is the science of using biotechnology to modify and improve organisms and enhance their characteristics. This field produces genetically modified organisms (GMOs), genetically modified food and genetically modified crops. It...

Genome analysis has changed the way biological and anthropological evolution has been perceived. Computational analysis of genetic data has made it possible for the creation of speculative models that can predict possible evolutionary patterns while...

The study of evolution for animal behavior owing to the ecological factors is called behavioral ecology. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to behavioral ecology and its...

Genetic engineering of crops are methods of modification and engineering to alter the traits of crops. This book on genetic engineering of crops discusses topics that deal with plant characteristics and disease resistance. This book outlines the...

Plant Ecology is a vast field encompassing the study of environmental factors affecting the growth of plants. It also studies the interactions amongst plants as well as those of plants with the environment. This book contains some path-breaking studies...

This book unfolds the innovative aspects of agro-ecology and pollination management, which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under this discipline and how such concepts...

Livestock management is understood as rearing and raising of domesticated animals in an agricultural setting so that the domesticated animals produce commodities like food, fiber, etc. Animal breeding falls under the animal science and addresses the...

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to biological engineering. This field of study is a branch of engineering focusing on the application of concepts and methods of biology to life sciences...

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to microbial engineering. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Microbial engineering brings together principles of...

Seymour W. Itzkoff is one of the world's leading intelligence researchers. His exciting new book Our Unfinished Biological Revolution offers a bold and highly original new study on the evolution of human intelligence from the origin of life to our times...