Bacterial infections affect world health today as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. This book presents in-depth methods and state-of-the-art protocols for investigating specific mechanisms of pathogenesis for a wide range of bacteria. Written by experts in the field, this invaluable collection includes protocols to study host-pathogen interactions, animal models of infection, and novel approaches to identifying therapeutic targets designed to control infections.

Bacterial infections affect world health today as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. This book presents in-depth methods and state-of-the-art protocols for investigating specific mechanisms of pathogenesis for a wide range of bacteria. Written by experts in the field, this invaluable collection includes protocols to study host-pathogen interactions, animal models of infection, and novel approaches to identifying therapeutic targets designed to control infections.

Separated by the Cross is a powerful story of a family as they journey from their home in Scythopolis to Jerusalem for the Passover holiday. Come with them as they embark on a life changing adventure that is sure to leave them at odds with one another. Visit with them as they see the events of Jesus' last week on earth, and watch as the story unfolds from this family's point of view. See things not from the prospective of the Gospels, but of a young boy and his family. Life for a first century Jew was difficult enough, now made even harder by the decision they all must make; to either continue to follow the traditions and the laws set down by Moses, or follow this man who has done wondrous miracles and spoken the word of God like no one else ever has. Frank DeLeo was born in New York and attended Stony Brook University. He now lives in Colleyville, Texas with his wife Dawn and four sons Jon, Michael, Steven and Thomas. Frank has worked in the financial services industry for the past 29 years. He attends Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas, and is involved in many ministries. This is Frank's first book and he is excited about the potential it has to reach many people for the Kingdom of God.