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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.
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.
Introducing the feisty little penguin as he wastes no time in
convincing the park owner's grandchildren, Beth and Jack, that he
is no ordinary penguin. But when he wakes up from a nightmare about
penguin pie and a suit of armour flatly refuses to help him, it's
time to run! The book has a wintry setting with a warm-hearted
story to put a smile on young faces. And slightly older ones.
This latest volume summarizes the current state of knowledge of
membrane assembly. It covers subjects germane to most membranes as
well as to membranes of different organelles for prokaryote, plant,
and animal cells.
In step with the surge of interest in the endoplasmic reticulum,
the current volume takes an integrated look at this functionally
diverse organelle. Coverage includes protein translocation and
export, lipid metabolism, antigen presentation, and many other
subjects, gleaned from such diverse fields as cell biology,
enzymology and membrane biochemistry, immunology, and signal
transduction.
1 Biochemical, Immunological, and Molecular Markers of Hemopoietic
Precursor Cells.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Biochemical Markers.- 2.1.
Terminal Deoxynucleotide Transferase.- 2.2. Enzymes in Nucleotide
Metabolism.- 3. Immunological Markers.- 4. Molecular Markers.- 5.
Analysis of Human Hemopoietic Ontogenesis by Immunological and
Molecular Markers.- 6. New Opportunities for Immunological and
Molecular Markers: Minimal Residual Disease Detection and
Therapeutical Approaches.- 7. References.- 2 Cell Surface Markers
in Leukemia and Lymphoma.- 1. Introduction.- 2. B Cells.- 2.1.
Normal B-Cell Ontogeny.- 2.2. B-Cell Leukemias and Lymphomas.- 3. T
Cells.- 3.1. Normal T-Cell Ontogeny.- 3.2. T-Cell Leukemias and
Lymphomas.- 4. Myeloid Cells.- 4.1. Normal Myeloid Ontogeny.- 4.2.
Myeloid Leukemias.- 5. Summary.- 6. References.- 3 Cytoskeletal
Organization of Normal and Leukemic Lymphocytes and Lymphoblasts.-
1. Introduction.- 2. Microfilaments in Normal and Leukemic
Lymphocytes and Lymphoblasts.- 2.1. Actin and Actin-Associated
Proteins in Nonmuscle Cells.- 2.2. Actin Isoforms.- 2.3.
Organization of Actin in Normal Lymphocytes.- 2.4. Interactions
between Actin and Surface Antigens in Lymphocytes.- 2.5. Actin in
Leukemic Lymphocytes and Lymphoblasts.- 3. Intermediate-Size
Filaments in Normal and Leukemic Lymphocytes and Lymphoblasts.-
3.1. The Intermediate Filament System.- 3.2. Distribution of
Vimentin in Lymphocytes in Normal Conditions.- 3.3. Vimentin in
Neoplastic Lymphocytes and Lymphoblasts.- 3.4. Expression of
Cytokeratin in Lymphoid Tissues.- 4. Microtubules in Lymphoid
Cells.- 5. Organization of Spectrin in Lymphocytes.- 6.
Conclusions.- 7. References.- 4 Signaling Events in
T-Lymphocyte-Dependent B-Lymphocyte Activation.- 1. Introduction.-
2. B-Cell Antigen Receptor-Mediated Signaling.- 3. Molecular Bases
of T-Cell-Mediated B-Cell Signaling.- 4. Biological Evidence for
Ia-Mediated Signal Transduction.- 5. Biochemical Evidence for
Ia-Mediated Signal Transduction.- 6. Conclusions.- 7. References.-
5 IgE Receptors on Lymphocytes and IgE-Binding Factors.- 1.
Introduction.- 2. Historical Overview.- 3. Fc?RII on Lymphocytes.-
3.1. Fc?RII-Bearing Cells.- 3.2. Function of Fc?RII.- 3.3.
Molecular Properties of Fc?RII.- 3.4. Regulation of Fc?RII
Expression on Lymphocytes.- 4. IgE-Binding Factors.- 4.1. Rat.-
4.2. Murine.- 4.3. Human.- 5. Glycosylation-Regulating Factors: GEF
and GIF.- 5.1. Rat.- 5.2. Murine.- 6. Interleukin 4 and Gamma
Interferon.- 7. CD23 Antigen.- 8. Conclusion.- 9. References.- 6
Lymphocyte-Mediated Cytolysis: Role of Granule Mediators.- 1. Role
of Granules and Perform in Lymphocyte-Mediated Killing.- 1.1. The
Granule Exocytosis or Secretion Model for Cell Killing.- 1.2.
Cytoplasmic Granules and Perform as Mediators of Cytotoxicity.-
1.3. A Family of Serine Esterases Localized in Lymphocyte
Granules.- 1.4. Proteoglycans.- 1.5. Leukalexins and Cytokines
Related to Tumor Necrosis Factor and Lymphotoxin.- 2. Other
Candidate Mechanisms of Lymphocyte-Mediated Killing.- 3. Resistance
of Lymphocytes to Self-Mediated Killing.- 4. Conclusion.- 5.
References.- 7 CR1-Cytoskeleton Interactions in Neutrophils.- 1.
Introduction.- 2. Detergent Extraction of Cells.- 3.
Receptor-Cytoskeleton Interactions.- 4. The C3b Receptor (CR1).- 5.
References.- 8 The Flow of Granular Organelles in Leukocyte
Differentiation.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Biogenesis of Membrane-Bound
Organelles.- 2.1. Introduction.- 2.2. Endoplasmic Reticulum.- 2.3.
Golgi Complex.- 2.4. Lysosomes.- 2.5. Communication between
Compartments: Endosomes.- 2.6. Secretory Granules.- 3. Leukocyte
Granules are Major Determinants of Function.- 3.1. Neutrophils.-
3.2. Platelets.- 3.3. Cytotoxic Lymphocytes.- 4. Granules Interact
with the Plasma Membrane.- 4.1. Neutrophils.- 4.2. Platelets.- 5.
Pathology of Myeloid Granules and Plasma Membranes.- 5.1.
Nonneoplastic.- 5.2. Leukemic.- 6. Conclusion.- 7. References.- 9
The Elusive Oxidase: The Respiratory Burst Oxidase of Human
Phagocytes...
On April 25th 1915, during the First World War, the famous Anzacs
landed ashore at Gallipoli. At the exact same moment, leading
figures of Armenian life in the Ottoman Empire were being arrested
in vast numbers. That dark day marks the simultaneous birth of a
national story - and the beginning of a genocide. When We Dead
Awaken - the first narrative history of the Armenian Genocide in
decades - draws these two landmark historical events together.
James Robins explores the accounts of Anzac Prisoners of War who
witnessed the genocide, the experiences of soldiers who risked
their lives to defend refugees, and Australia and New Zealand's
participation in the enormous post-war Armenian relief movement. By
exploring the vital political implications of this unexplored
history, When We Dead Awaken questions the national folklore of
Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey - and the mythology of Anzac Day
itself.
This book makes sense out of the complext world of symptoms. It
does this by revealing how a doctor thinks when faced with patients
telling them their stories, that is, by ranking the possible
diagnosis in terms of probability. For the first time in a popular
medical guide, all the symptoms one might reasonably experience are
put into perspective.
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What's That Bird? (Paperback)
Joseph Choiniere, Claire Mowbray Golding; Photographs by Tom Vezo; Illustrated by James Robins
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R355
Discovery Miles 3 550
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Nearly one in five Americans is a birder. Many more would like to
learn how to identify the common birds seen in their backyards. But
the traditional field guides, packed with lots of detail and
technical jargon, appear inaccessible to the uninitiated. What is a
beginning birder to do?
What s That Bird? offers a unique combination of ID guidance along
with general information basic to becoming a birdwatcher, making it
the perfect tool for beginning enthusiasts. Intended as a book for
adults and children to share, the design and text are engaging and
accessible to all ages.
Detailed profiles of 30 common North American birds, featuring
family information, silhouette, habitat, call, size, and general
description, make it easy to become a master at identifying
backyard birds. The Also Meet section introduces an additional 30
birds, usually a regional variation or another member of the
family, further expanding one s bird repertoire.
In a separate section, first-time birdwatchers learn how birds eat,
communicate, and even breathe. They also learn the best ways to
observe birds, techniques for keeping a bird journal, and how to
protect endangered birds. And family-friendly projects, such as
building a nesting platform, a bird arbor, and a nesting box,
enhance the birding experience.
The book contains more than 120 fullcolor photographs by noted bird
photographer Tom Vezo, along with full-color illustrations and
easy-reference charts. With interest in birdwatching on the rise,
this is an invaluable introductory tool for educators, parents, and
children alike."
On April 25th 1915, during the First World War, the famous Anzacs
landed ashore at Gallipoli. At the exact same moment, leading
figures of Armenian life in the Ottoman Empire were being arrested
in vast numbers. That dark day marks the simultaneous birth of a
national story - and the beginning of a genocide. When We Dead
Awaken - the first narrative history of the Armenian Genocide in
decades - draws these two landmark historical events together.
James Robins explores the accounts of Anzac Prisoners of War who
witnessed the genocide, the experiences of soldiers who risked
their lives to defend refugees, and Australia and New Zealand's
participation in the enormous post-war Armenian relief movement. By
exploring the vital political implications of this unexplored
history, When We Dead Awaken questions the national folklore of
Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey - and the mythology of Anzac Day
itself.
A powerful reframing of the study of Black art and the historical
and contemporary status of Black lives Perceptual Drift offers a
new interpretive model drawing on four key works of Black art in
the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. In its chapters, leading
Black scholars from multiple disciplines deploy materialist
approaches to challenge the limits of canonic art history, rooted
as it is in social and racial inequities. The opening essay by Key
Jo Lee introduces the concept of "perceptual drift": a means of
exploring the matter of Blackness, or Blackness as matter in art
and scholarship. Christina Sharpe examines Rho I (1977) by Jack
Whitten; Lee explores Lorna Simpson's Cure/Heal (1992); Robin Coste
Lewis analyzes Ellen Gallagher's Bouffant Pride (2003); and Erica
Moiah James considers Simone Leigh's Las Meninas (2019). This
approach seeks to transform how art history is written, introduce
readers to complex objects and theoretical frameworks, illuminate
meanings and untold histories, and simultaneously celebrate and
open new entry points into Black art. Distributed for the Cleveland
Museum of Art
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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++++ The History Of England, During The Reign Of George The Third,
Volume 5; The History Of England, During The Reign Of George The
Third; James Robins James Robins Albion Press, 1821 History;
Europe; Great Britain; History / Europe / Great Britain
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
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