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Book The Crosses of Aiolos

Download or read book The Crosses of Aiolos written by Keith Milligan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book 2013 International Conference on Biological  Medical and Chemical Engineering  BMCE2013

Download or read book 2013 International Conference on Biological Medical and Chemical Engineering BMCE2013 written by E. Purshotaman and published by DEStech Publications, Inc. This book was released on 2014-01-06 with total page 741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proceeding is indeed the result of remarkable cooperation of many distinguished experts, who came together to contribute their research work and comprehensive, in-depth and up to date review articles. We are thankful to all the contributing authors and co-authors for their valued contribution to this book. We would also like to express our gratitude to all the publishers and authors and others for granting us the copyright permissions to use their illustrations. 2013 International Conference on Biological, Medical and Chemical Engineering (BMCE2013) which will be held on December 1-2, 2013, Hong Kong, aims to provide a forum for accessing to the most up-to-date and authoritative knowledge from both Biological, Medical and Chemical Engineering. The dynamic Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is a largely self-governing territory of the People's Republic of China (PRC), facing the Guangdong Province in the north and the South China Sea to the east, west and south. Under the "one country, two systems" policy, Hong Kong enjoys considerable autonomy in all areas with the exception of foreign affairs and defense (which are the responsibility of the PRC Government). As part of this arrangement, Hong Kong continues to maintain its own currency, separate legal, political systems and other aspects that concern its way of life, many of which are distinct from those of mainland China. In relation with the title of this proceeding, Biological and Medical Engineering, Developmental biology, Environmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Marine Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Fundamentals, Chemical engineering educational challenges and development, Chemical reaction engineering, Chemical engineering equipment design and process design, Thermodynamics, Catalysis & reaction engineering, Advances in computational & numerical methods, Systems biology, Integration of Life Sciences & Engineering, Multi-scale and Multi-disciplinary Approaches, Controlled release of the active ingredient, Energy & nuclear sciences, Energy and environment, CFD & chemical engineering, Food engineering etc, has been targeted and included in this proceeding. The proceeding is the results of the contribution of a number of experts from the international scientific community in the respective field of research.

Book The Middle Pillar

Download or read book The Middle Pillar written by Israel Regardie and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 1998 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break the barrier between the conscious and unconscious mind through the Middle Pillar exercise, a technique that serves as a bridge into magic, chakra work, and psychology. This new edition of Regardie's 1938 masterpiece is reprinted in its entirety, fully annotated with critical commentary and explanatory notes.

Book High Performance Computing in Science and Engineering  10

Download or read book High Performance Computing in Science and Engineering 10 written by Wolfgang E. Nagel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the state-of-the-art in simulation on supercomputers. Leading researchers present results achieved on systems of the High Performance Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS) for the year 2010. The reports cover all fields of computational science and engineering, ranging from CFD to computational physics and chemistry to computer science, with a special emphasis on industrially relevant applications. Presenting results for both vector systems and microprocessor-based systems, the book makes it possible to compare the performance levels and usability of various architectures. As HLRS operates the largest NEC SX-8 vector system in the world, this book gives an excellent insight into the potential of vector systems, covering the main methods in high performance computing. Its outstanding results in achieving the highest performance for production codes are of particular interest for both scientists and engineers. The book includes a wealth of color illustrations and tables.

Book The Immune Response

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tak W. Mak
  • Publisher : Academic Press
  • Release : 2005-11-11
  • ISBN : 0080534481
  • Pages : 1217 pages

Download or read book The Immune Response written by Tak W. Mak and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2005-11-11 with total page 1217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Immune Response is a unique reference work covering the basic and clinical principles of immunology in a modern and comprehensive fashion. Written in an engaging conversational style, the book conveys the broad scope and fascinating appeal of immunology. The book is beautifully illustrated with superb figures as well as many full color plates. This extraordinary work will be an invaluable resource for lecturers and graduate students in immunology, as well as a vital reference for research scientists and clinicians studying related areas in the life and medical sciences. Current and thorough 30 chapter reference reviewed by luminaries in the field Unique ‘single voice' ensures consistency of definitions and concepts Comprehensive and elegant illustrations bring key concepts to life Provides historical context to allow fuller understanding of key issues Introductory chapters 1-4 serve as an ‘Immunology Primer' before topics are discussed in more detail

Book Interpretations of Greek Mythology  Routledge Revivals

Download or read book Interpretations of Greek Mythology Routledge Revivals written by Jan N. Bremmer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interpretations of Greek Mythology, first published in1987, builds on the innovative work of Walter Burkert and the ‘Paris school’ of Jean-Pierre Vernant, and represents a renewal of interpretation of Greek mythology. The contributors to this volume present a variety of approaches to the Greek myths, all of which eschew a monolithic or exclusively structuralist hermeneutic method. Specifically, the notion that mythology can simply be read as a primitive mode of narrative history is rejected, with emphasis instead being placed on the relationships between mythology and history, ritual and political genealogy. The essays concentrate on some of the best known characters and themes – Oedipus, Orpheus, Narcissus – reflecting the complexity and fascination of the Greek imagination. The volume will long remain an indispensable tool for the study of Greek mythology, and it is of great interest to anyone interested in the development of Greek culture and civilisation and the nature of myth.

Book Molecular Analysis of B Lymphocyte Development and Activation

Download or read book Molecular Analysis of B Lymphocyte Development and Activation written by Harinder Singh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-02-16 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TheBlymphocytelineagerepresentsaleadingsystemforexploring- lecularmechanismsthatunderliecellfatespecification, differentiationand cellular activation. In the past five years major advances have been achievedintheanalysisofearlyBcelldevelopment, AIDdependentclass switchrecombinationaswellassomatichypermutationandBlimp-1re- latedplasmacelldifferentiation. Manyofthesefindingsandtheirimpli- tionsarecoveredinthisvolume. Twoemergentareasofresearchthatare includedinthecontributionsfocusonthepre-BCRandIkaros-familyp- teins. Thepre-BCRisanunusualmoleculardevicethatisusedtoexecute acriticaldevelopmentalcheckpointintheBlineage. Itsmechanismof- tion in relationto the pre-TCR and the mature antigen receptors (BCR, TCR)isofconsiderableinterest. Ikaros-familyproteinsappeartofunction viarecruitingtargetgenestodomainsofcentromericheterochromatinin the nucleus. Initially discovered in lymphocytes, they represent a novel system of gene regulationvia nuclearcompartmentalization. Finally, the volumeincludesachapteronWntsignalinginlymphopoiesis. Analysisof thisevolutionallyconservedpathwaywhichregulatescellularproliferation anddifferentiationindiversedevelopmentalcontextsbenefitedenormo- lyfromthediscoveryoftheLEF/TCFfamilyoffactorsinlymphocyticl- eages. ThisvolumeisdedicatedtothememoryofEugeniaSpanopoulou, ac- leagueandahighlyvaluedmemberofourscientificcommunity. Itc- tainsachapteronthebiochemistryofV(D)JrecombinationthatEugenia co-authoredwithDavidSchatz. Obituary Eugenia Spanopoulou was an extraordinary person and scientist. Her enormousintelligenceandenergysparkedimportantscientificdiscoveries, andvaultedhertoapointofbreathtakingpotential apotentialabruptly erasedattheageof37withthecrashofSwissairflight111onSeptember 3,1998. Lostwithherwereherhusband, AndrewHodtsev, andyoungson, Platon. Eugeniawaspassionatelyinterestedinunderstandingthemolecular- sisofdevelopmentandchoseashermodelsystemthedevelopmentofB andTlymphocytes. Shebeganbystudyingthetranscriptionalregulation oftheTcell-specificgene, Thy-1, asagraduatestudentinFrankGrosveld s labatMillHill, London. Thereafter, sheturnedherattentiontothetopicof V(D)Jrecombination, firstasapostdoctoralfellowwithDavidBaltimore attheWhiteheadInstituteinCambridge, Massachusettsandsubsequently inherownlaboratoryatMountSinaiSchoolofMedicineinNewYorkCity. Eugeniamadefundamentaldiscoveriesconcerningthebiochemicalme- anismofthisreaction, andhowdefectsinitscentralenzymaticcom- nents, RAG1andRAG2, canleadtoahumanseverecombinedimmuno- ficiencydisorder, knownasOmennsyndrome. Atthetimeof herdeath, shehadbeenaHowardHughesMedicalInstituteinvestigatorforlessthan ayear, buthadalreadyassembledalaboratoryof15peopleworkingonan extensivearrayoftopicsinearlylymphocytedevelopmentandV(D)J- combination. Eugenialivedeachmomentofherlifewithanintensityfittingforthe cityinwhichshelived. LikeManhattan, shesleptlittle. Sheexpectedagreat dealofherself, andonlyalittlelessfromthosewithwhomsheworked. - geniaalsohadhighexpectationsforthescientificprocessandwasouts- keninherpraiseorcondemnationofthosewhometorfellshortofthose expectations. Shewasquicktoformanopinionanddevotedherselffe- ciouslytofriendshipsandhypotheses. PerhapsthegreatesttestimonytoEugeniaistheaffectionandreverence feltforherby themembersof herlab. Whilethisstemmedinnosmall partfrompredictablesources herkeenmindandbroadknowledge it founditsdeepestsourceinEugenia sabilitytotransmit, byexampleand word, her love of a life of learning and exploration. SandroSantigata, a graduatestudentinEugenia slab, capturedthiseloquentlyatthememorial serviceforEugeniaandAndrew, whenhesaid: VIII Obituary Ifyouhaveeverbeenspellboundbyagreatstatue, enrapturedbyits strengthandvitality, enthralledbyitspurity, purposeandgraceandupli- edbythesenseofhopethatitsparkswithinyoursoul, thenyouhave- readyunderstoodwhyIadoredEugenia. Shesimplyembodiedtheideal- ticprinciplesthatformthecoreofadedicatedgraduatestudent sheart. Andtoseethesevaluesmaterializedintheformofone smentorcanbe nothingshortofinspirational. ListofContents GeneRegulatoryNetworksOrchestratingBCellFateSpecification, Commitment, andDifferentiation K. L. Medina.H. Singh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Helix-Loop-HelixProteinsinLymphocyteLineageDetermination B. L. Kee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ikaros-FamilyProteins: InSearchofMolecularFunctions DuringLymphocyteDevelopment B. S. Cobb.S. T. Smale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 BiochemistryofV(D)JRecombination y D. G. Schatz.E. Spanopoulou. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Thepre-BcellReceptorinBCellDevelopment: RecentAdvances, PersistentQuestionsandConservedMechanisms M. R. Clark.A. B. Cooper.L. D. Wang.I. Aifantis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 TranscriptionalControlofBCellActivation L. M. Corcoran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ExpressionofMHCIIGenes G. Drozina.J. Kohoutek.N. Jabrane-Ferrat.B. M. Peterlin. . . . . . . . . 147 ClassSwitchRecombination: AnEmergingMechanism A. L. Kenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Blimp-1;ImmunoglobulinSecretion andtheSwitchtoPlasmaCells R. Sciammas.M. M. Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 WntSignalinginLymphopoiesis A. Timm.R. Grosschedl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 SubjectIndex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 ListofContributors (Theiraddressescanbefoundatthebeginningoftheirrespectivechapters. ) Aifantis, I. 87 Kohoutek, J. 147 Clark, M. R. 87 Medina, K. L. 1 Cobb, B. S. 29 Peterlin, B. M. 147 Cooper, A. B. 87

Book Thomas  Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

Download or read book Thomas Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation written by Stephen J. Forman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 1416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised for the fifth edition, this outstanding reference on bone marrow transplantation is an essential, field-leading resource. Extensive coverage of the field, from the scientific basis for stem-cell transplantation to the future direction of research Combines the knowledge and expertise of over 170 international specialists across 106 chapters Includes new chapters addressing basic science experiments in stem-cell biology, immunology, and tolerance Contains expanded content on the benefits and challenges of transplantation, and analysis of the impact of new therapies to help clinical decision-making Includes a fully searchable Wiley Digital Edition with downloadable figures, linked references, and more References for this new edition are online only, accessible via the Wiley Digital Edition code printed inside the front cover or at www.wiley.com/go/forman/hematopoietic.

Book Mars and Its Satellites

Download or read book Mars and Its Satellites written by Jürgen Blunck and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Threads of Theseus  A dark Greek historical fantasy

Download or read book The Threads of Theseus A dark Greek historical fantasy written by Matt Larkin and published by Incandescent Phoenix Books. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unravel the threads of destiny in this epic Greek mythology series in the Eschaton Cycle historical fantasy universe. There is no escape from the Labyrinth of Fate In search of answers about the Fates’ ultimate designs, Pandora joins the crew of the Argo in venturing east. In desperation, she throws her lot in with heroes and demigods in search of glory. They must cross the ocean, battle monsters, and most of all, deal with the strife between themselves. On board, young Theseus all but worships Herakles and would do anything to carve his name alongside that of his hero in the bedrock of history. But Fate has dark weavings for Theseus as well, and he soon finds himself facing dangers and beasts unlike even those Herakles has overcome. Even if Theseus can survive the perilous voyage of the Argo, his darkest hour will still lay ahead. The Threads of Theseus is the fifth novel of the Tapestry of Fate series. It begins an epic melding Greek myths, time travel, and dark fantasy into a vast adventure that spans millennia. Familiar stories unfold in new ways. Tragic heroes grapple with flaws and decisions that echo through time. And in the darkest moments, the greatest gift is a hope that refuses to burn out. For fans of Anthony Ryan, M.L. Wang, and Zamil Akhtar this is a dark mythological retelling filled with gods and monsters from the Classical Age and beyond. This series serves as a prequel to Gods of the Ragnarok Era.

Book Zeus

    Book Details:
  • Author : A. B. Cook
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 2010-10-21
  • ISBN : 1108021239
  • Pages : 368 pages

Download or read book Zeus written by A. B. Cook and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-10-21 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monumental work explores the classical conception of Zeus as the god of earthquakes, clouds, wind, dew, rain and meteorites.

Book Thomas  Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation  2 Volume Set

Download or read book Thomas Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation 2 Volume Set written by Stephen J. Forman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 1789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised for the fifth edition, this outstanding reference on bone marrow transplantation is an essential, field-leading resource. Extensive coverage of the field, from the scientific basis for stem-cell transplantation to the future direction of research Combines the knowledge and expertise of over 170 international specialists across 106 chapters Includes new chapters addressing basic science experiments in stem-cell biology, immunology, and tolerance Contains expanded content on the benefits and challenges of transplantation, and analysis of the impact of new therapies to help clinical decision-making Includes a fully searchable Wiley Digital Edition with downloadable figures, linked references, and more References for this new edition are online only, accessible via the Wiley Digital Edition code printed inside the front cover or at www.wiley.com/go/forman/hematopoietic.

Book Smart and Sustainable Power Systems

Download or read book Smart and Sustainable Power Systems written by João P. S. Catalão and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The smart grid initiative, integrating advanced sensing technologies, intelligent control methods, and bi-directional communications into the contemporary electricity grid, offers excellent opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and better integration of distributed generation, coexisting with centralized generation units within an active network. A large share of the installed capacity for recent renewable energy sources already comprises insular electricity grids, since the latter are preferable due to their high potential for renewables. However, the increasing share of renewables in the power generation mix of insular power systems presents a significant challenge to efficient management of the insular distribution networks, mainly due to the variability and uncertainty of renewable generation. More than other electricity grids, insular electricity grids require the incorporation of sustainable resources and the maximization of the integration of local resources, as well as specific solutions to cope with the inherent characteristics of renewable generation. Insular power systems need a new generation of methodologies and tools to face the new paradigm of large-scale renewable integration. Smart and Sustainable Power Systems: Operations, Planning, and Economics of Insular Electricity Grids discusses the modeling, simulation, and optimization of insular power systems to address the effects of large-scale integration of renewables and demand-side management. This practical book: Describes insular power systems, renewable energies, uncertainty, variability, reserves, and demand response Examines state-of-the-art forecasting techniques, power flow calculations, and scheduling models Covers probabilistic and stochastic approaches, scenario generation, and short-term operation Includes comprehensive testing and validation of the mathematical models using real-world data Explores electric price signals, competitive operation of distribution networks, and network expansion planning Smart and Sustainable Power Systems: Operations, Planning, and Economics of Insular Electricity Grids provides a valuable resource for the design of efficient methodologies, tools, and solutions for the development of a truly sustainable and smart grid.

Book A Handbook of Greek Mythology

Download or read book A Handbook of Greek Mythology written by H. J. Rose and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new and substantially revised edition of H. J. Rose's classic survey and analysis of the evolution and tradition of Greek myth, Robin Hard adds various features which bring the work up-to-date with contemporary scholarship and address the needs of students. * a new preface analysing and contextualising H. J. Rose's attitude to myth * a new chapter devoted to the epic and other poetic sources of the myths, narrative prose mythography and the various forms of rationalisation * a new chapter examining the relationship between the different myths of Gods and heroes, with genealogical tables. Robin Hard shows how the myths of individual families and distinct locations hold together to form a coherent pseudo-historical pattern * extensively revises and simplifies notes * a new annotated bibliography. A Handbook of Greek Mythology presents a invaluable and user-friendly guide to the myths and legends of ancient Greece - their genesis, sources, development and significance.

Book Lahita s Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Download or read book Lahita s Systemic Lupus Erythematosus written by Robert G. Lahita and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-07-23 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly called lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect virtually any organ of the body. In lupus, the body's immune system, which normally functions to protect against foreign invaders, becomes hyperactive, forming antibodies that attack normal tissues and organs, including the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, and blood. Lupus is characterized by periods of illness, called flares, and periods of wellness or remission. Because its symptoms come and go and mimic those of other diseases, lupus is difficult to diagnose. There is no single laboratory test that can definitively prove that a person has the complex illness.To date, lupus has no known cause or cure. Early detection and treatment are the key to a better health outcome and can usually lessen the progression and severity of the disease. Anti-inflammatory drugs, antimalarials, and steroids (such as cortisone and others) are often used to treat lupus. Cytotoxic chemotherapies, like those used in the treatment of cancer, are also used to suppress the immune system in lupus patients. A new edition of this established and well-regarded reference combines basic science with clinical science to provide a translational medicine model. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Sixth Edition, is a useful reference for specialists in the diagnosis and management of patients with SLE, a tool for measurement of clinical activity for pharmaceutical development and basic research of the disease, and a reference work for hospital libraries. Completely updated, revised, and expanded with the most comprehensive and accessible reference on SLE for clinicians and scientists Full-color presentation throughout the book Provides the latest information available on diagnosis and treatment Incorporates an international panel of authors who are experts in their fields, with an emphasis on young, cutting-edge scientists and physicians

Book Aerospace America

Download or read book Aerospace America written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Brill s Companion to the Reception of Aeschylus

Download or read book Brill s Companion to the Reception of Aeschylus written by Rebecca Futo Kennedy and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Aeschylus explores the various ways Aeschylus’ tragedies have been revisioned and adapted over the last 2500 years, focusing both on his theatrical reception and his reception in other media and genres.