|
Showing 1 - 25 of
218 matches in All Departments
|
Untold Stories (Hardcover)
Peter Rios; Foreword by Juan F. Martinez
|
R978
R798
Discovery Miles 7 980
Save R180 (18%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
|
Coloardo Butterflies (Hardcover)
Donald Eff Bernard Rot Martin Brown; Created by Donald Eff Bernard F Martin Brown; F. Martin Brown
|
R918
Discovery Miles 9 180
|
Ships in 12 - 17 working days
|
Mitochondria are sometimes called the powerhouses of eukaryotic
cells, because mitochondria are the site of ATP synthesis in the
cell. ATP is the universal energy currency, it provides the power
that runs all other life processes. Humans need oxygen to survive
because of ATP synthesis in mitochondria. The sugars from our diet
are converted to carbon dioxide in mitochondria in a process that
requires oxygen. Just like a fire needs oxygen to burn, our
mitochondria need oxygen to make ATP. From textbooks and popular
literature one can easily get the impression that all mitochondria
require oxygen. But that is not the case. There are many groups of
organismsm known that make ATP in mitochondria without the help of
oxygen. They have preserved biochemical relicts from the early
evolution of eukaryotic cells, which took place during times in
Earth history when there was hardly any oxygen avaiable, certainly
not enough to breathe. How the anaerobic forms of mitochondria
work, in which organisms they occur, and how the eukaryotic
anaerobes that possess them fit into the larger picture of rising
atmospheric oxygen during Earth history are the topic of this book.
Traditions of Christian Spirituality Series. Traces the spiritual
legacy of Saint Augustine and of his wide-ranging legacy in the
Augustinian order.
|
Los Evangelicos (Hardcover)
Juan F. Martinez, Lindy Scott
|
R1,166
R939
Discovery Miles 9 390
Save R227 (19%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
The mathematical theory of networks and systems has a long, and
rich history, with antecedents in circuit synthesis and the
analysis, design and synthesis of actuators, sensors and active
elements in both electrical and mechanical systems. Fundamental
paradigms such as the state-space real ization of an input/output
system, or the use of feedback to prescribe the behavior of a
closed-loop system have proved to be as resilient to change as were
the practitioners who used them. This volume celebrates the
resiliency to change of the fundamental con cepts underlying the
mathematical theory of networks and systems. The articles presented
here are among those presented as plenary addresses, invited
addresses and minisymposia presented at the 12th International
Symposium on the Mathematical Theory of Networks and Systems, held
in St. Louis, Missouri from June 24 - 28, 1996. Incorporating
models and methods drawn from biology, computing, materials science
and math ematics, these articles have been written by leading
researchers who are on the vanguard of the development of systems,
control and estimation for the next century, as evidenced by the
application of new methodologies in distributed parameter systems,
linear nonlinear systems and stochastic sys tems for solving
problems in areas such as aircraft design, circuit simulation,
imaging, speech synthesis and visionics."
|
Trends in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy 1999 - The proceedings of a symposium organized by AXCAN PHARMA, held in Vancouver, BC, August 27-29, 1999 (Hardcover, 2000 ed.)
C. Noel Williams, R.F. Bursey, D.G. Gall, F. Martin, R.S. McLeod, …
|
R4,389
Discovery Miles 43 890
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
This Trends in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy Symposium was
held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 27 29 August 1999.
This is the seventh international symposium, sponsored by Axcan
Pharma Canada Inc., since the first symposium in 1986. The Canadian
Association of Gastroenterology has co-sponsored these symposia
since 1990. Each symposium has been published, and reflects and
updates the extensive research and education, and the understanding
of the mechanisms and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. From
the beginning, Canadian and international experts have been
involved, maintaining a consistently high quality, both in their
presentations, during discussions, and the subsequent publication
of their work. There have been major advances since the symposium
held two years ago, and these are presented in this book. In
keeping with modern educational practice, objectives are provided,
and all presentations were subject to written independent evalu
ation. All participants are asked to declare any conflicts of
interest. MOCOMP and educational credits are available."
Landmark political confrontations between sitting presidents and
powerful senators have occurred throughout American history-some
have shaped the nation. This book takes an in-depth look at seven
of those major "Washington wars," including the personal rivalries
that spawned each one, the strategies and events that transpired as
a result, and the aftermaths and impacts on the country. Neither
compromise nor surrender were considered in these intense debates,
which left scars on the national psyche. Each episode could be
worthy of a historical narrative all its own but considered
together they illustrate the long and bitter history of democratic
warfare between the leaders and branches of government at either
end of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Gwen leaves her no-good, cheating husband and moves back to her
hometown. Shortly thereafter, she discovers that her old boyfriend
is in jail awaiting a prison term. After attending his sentencing,
she realizes that she still has feelings for him. Through open
letters and contact visits, Gwen and Willie begin to develop a
closeness that they never shared before. Willie learns the gift of
giving himself as he stumbles his way back into Gwen's heart. Gwen
finds solace in a man who, unlike her husband, knows the right
words to say to make her feel complete. Together they face
obstacles while learning the true meaning of faith, trust, and
commitment. Such obstacles have also changed the fate of one
confused boy, one letter at a time.
Based on actual experiences, this story of trials and
tribulations focuses on African American relationships today, but
women of all nationalities who have experienced deceit or
disrespect from the men in their lives will find it relevant.
Despite rivalries, crises, and notoriously violent internal
political processes, South American states have paradoxically
avoided a major intraregional, interstate war since 1935. Martin
examines why and how intraregional, interstate relations in South
America remained relatively peaceful. This analysisis theoretically
and empirically interesting because in this region, the conditions
for war assumed by political realism were present, yet a major war
did not erupt. Conversely, the conditions for interstate peace
presupposed by international liberalism were absent, but
intraregional peace prevailed for over sixty-five years. Martin
derives several realist and liberal propositions on the causes of
war and peace and tests them, utilizing evidence from the peace in
South America, as well as developing and discussing the "Militarist
Peace" hypothesis.
|
Theology, Religion, and Dystopia (Hardcover)
Scott Donahue-Martens, Brandon Simonson; Contributions by Scott Donahue-Martens, Beata Gombkoeto, Thomas G. Hermans-Webster, …
|
R2,279
Discovery Miles 22 790
|
Ships in 12 - 17 working days
|
Dystopia, from the Greek dus and topos "bad place," is a revelatory
genre and concept that has experienced a meteoric rise in
popularity at the start of the twenty-first century. This book
addresses approaches to the study of dystopia from the academic
fields of theology and religious studies. Following a co-written
chapter where Scott Donahue-Martens and Brandon Simonson argue that
dystopia can be understood as demythologized apocalyptic, ten
unique contributions each engage a work of popular culture, such as
a book, movie, or television show. Topics across chapters range
from the critical function of dystopia, social location and
identity, violence, apocalypse and the end of everything,
sacrifice, catharsis, and dystopian existentialism. This volume
responds to the need for theological and religious reflection on
dystopia in a world increasingly threatened by climate change,
pandemics, and global war.
Los Angeles is a global crossroads of migrating communities that
presents a case study of migration, transnationalism, and
interfaith engagement with significant implications for thinking
and practice in other global hubs. This book weaves together
contributions from a group of internationally-recognized scholars
who were brought together for the 2020 Missiology Lectures at
Fuller Theological Seminary, which received funding from the Luce
Foundation. They examine historical waves of migration - European
Protestant, Asian, Latino/a, and Muslim - into Southern California
and use sociological, missiological, and theological methods to
understand the experience of migration and its effects, both on
those who move and those who are already there. The result shows
how migrants are inspired and sustained by faith and spiritual
resources; how migration challenges faith communities about their
identity and attitudes to others; how faith communities in turn
impact the migration landscape through immigrant integration and
public advocacy, and how migration forges new transnational and
global ways of being in community and innovative religious
movements. The contributors put forward a mission theology of
migration and suggest mission practices in response to the
suffering caused by forced migration and the injustices of
immigration systems.
The evolutionary origins of hydrogenosomes have been the subject
of considerable debate. This volume closes the gap between the
endosymbiotic theory for the origin of organelles and their
incorporation into evolutionary theory. It reveals that identifying
the genetic contribution to eukaryotes of the mitochondrial
endosymbiosis, and revealing the functions of its descendent
organelles, are key to understanding eukaryotic biology and
evolution.
States have long been wary of putting international migration on
the global agenda. As an issue that defines sovereignty - that is,
who enters and remains on a state's territory - international
migration has called for protection of national prerogatives and
unilateral actions. However, since the end of World War I,
governments have sought ways to address various aspects of
international migration in a collaborative manner. This book
examines how these efforts to increase international cooperation
have evolved from the early twentieth century to the present. The
scope encompasses all of the components of international migration:
labor migration, family reunification, refugees, human trafficking
and smuggling, and newly emerging forms of displacement (including
movements likely to result from global climate change). The final
chapter assesses the progress (and lack thereof) in developing an
international migration regime and makes recommendations towards
strengthening international cooperation in this area.
Few families have influenced America like the Roosevelts-two
presidents from different parties, including our longest-serving
chief executive, and the ""First Lady of the World."" Born into
aristocratic society, Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor (nee)
Roosevelt shared a commitment to progress and the common good over
class. Their lives have been the focus of numerous books but their
legacy and the extended family they left behind warrant a closer
look. This book tells the story of ""the Roosevelts"" and ""those
other Roosevelts""-a family of individuals always striving to
measure up but united by an illustrious past.
Now in its third edition, this popular Handbook has been your go-to
guide to the fundamentals of occupational safety and health law for
over a decade. This new edition provides an authoritative and
up-to-date reference that you count on for its reliable information
and straightforward explanation. Each chapter is written by a
highly respected attorney who is an expert in the field. Yet the
book is written without legal jargon, in plain English that anyone
can understand. In it, the authors provide interpretations of many
facets of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, review
regulations and standards governing employee protection, and offer
advice for dealing with regulatory authorities. The Handbook covers
all of the important legal aspects of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act with clearly written explanations of such issues as the
boundaries of OSHA regulations, general administrative law
concepts, and OSHA's enforcement tactics. It provides
"Practitioner's Tips"-useful legal guidance given by experienced
attorneys for complying with OSHA inspection regulations and
enforcing employers' and employees' rights during inspections. It
describes changes to the probable cause test under OSHA's "Warrant
Requirement." It also explains the legal and practical consequences
facing a business not contesting OSHA citations, OSHA's use of
"Monitoring Devices on Employees," and more. This new edition
covers major changes to the Hazard Communication Standard, new
enforcement initiatives, updated regulations in the construction
industry, new emergency response procedures, and more.
A small but growing number of immigrants today are moving into new
settlement areas, such as Winchester, Va., Greensboro, N.C., and
Salt Lake City, Utah, that lack a tradition of accepting newcomers.
Just as the process is difficult and distressing for the
immigrants, it is likewise a significant cause of stress for the
regions in which they settle. Long homogeneous communities
experience overnight changes in their populations and in the
demands placed on schools, housing, law enforcement, social
services, and other aspects of infrastructure. Institutions have
not been well prepared to cope. Local governments have not had any
significant experience with newcomers and nongovernmental
organizations have been overburdened or simply nonexistent. There
has been a substantial amount of discussion about these new
settlement areas during the past decade, but relatively little
systematic examination of the effects of immigration or the policy
and programmatic responses to it. Beyond the Gateway is the first
effort to bridge the gaps in communication not only between the
immigrants and the institutions with which they interact, but also
among diverse communities across the United States dealing with the
same stresses but ignorant of each others' responses, whether
successes or failures.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
|
You may like...
Ab Wheel
R209
R149
Discovery Miles 1 490
|