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Nonhuman primates have played critical roles in biomedical
research, and they are among the few animals whose use in research
continues to increase. The scienti?c value of nonhuman primates
derives from their close phylogenetic proximity to man and their
consequent anatomic, physiologic, and genetic similarities to man.
Only nonhuman primates can provide adequate models for many complex
physiological and disease processes of humans. The baboon is a
relative newcomer to the repertoire of nonhuman primates used in
biomedical research. However, in less than 50 years since its ?rst
use in the U. S. , it has become one of the most popular laboratory
primate species. It is larger than the other widely used monkey
species, making it advantageous for many types of experiments and
technological developments. It is extraordinarily hardy and highly
fecund in captivity. It closely resembles humans in a variety of
physiological and disease processes, such as cholesterol
metabolism, early stages of atherosclerosis, and alcoholic liver
disease. Its chromosomes closely resemble those of humans, and many
genes of the two species lie in the same chromosomal order. Among
all primates, baboons are the most widely used models for the
genetics of susceptibility to complex diseases and they are the
?rst nonhuman primate for which a framework genetic linkage map was
established. In addition, the baboon genome is currently being
sequenced, and as a result the utility of this species for
biomedical research will be dramatically increased.
Across rural America there are disruptive leaders who are finding
the courage to ignite their small local communities with
creativity, ingenuity, scrappiness, and collaboration despite
political, racial, or religious differences. By combining skills,
experience, and culture heritage, they are successfully igniting
their own creative economies. Many of these communities are
providing products and services to much larger urban areas and are
thriving in international trade. In addition, they have capitalized
their own unique cultural heritage and have developed a bustling
tourism industry. All have developed events, public art, fine arts,
music, theater, and technology to create a modern new local
enlightenment. Developing Creative Economy Through Disruptive
Leadership: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a collection of
innovative research that explores strategies for reinventing and
rebuilding creative economies. While highlighting topics such as
entrepreneurism, social media, and branding, the research within
this book is based on the interviews and analysis of fifteen state
agencies that are a mixture of rural, semi-urban, and urban, and
are all quite different in culture and diversity. This publication
is ideally designed for community leaders, government officials,
policymakers, entrepreneurs, educators, researchers, academicians,
and students.
will appeal to researchers, instructors, and applied practitioners
interested in human-animal interactions extends our understanding
of the contexts in which humans and animals interact shares
considerations for applied programming and implementation including
how to create virtual human-animal content the book is anchored in
seminal and just-published findings from the field of human-animal
interactions shares new quantitative and qualitative findings
attesting to the efficacy of virtual human-animal interactions
will appeal to researchers, instructors, and applied practitioners
interested in human-animal interactions extends our understanding
of the contexts in which humans and animals interact shares
considerations for applied programming and implementation including
how to create virtual human-animal content the book is anchored in
seminal and just-published findings from the field of human-animal
interactions shares new quantitative and qualitative findings
attesting to the efficacy of virtual human-animal interactions
An original retelling of a classic Taoist tale. Once upon a time,
there was a tiny grain of sand. Its life was rather boring, until
one day it made a wish. Suddenly the grain of sand found out what
it might be like to be something else ā but is the grass always
greener? This rendition of a classic fable tackles an age-old
question: how can you be happy with your lot in a world full of
temptation? With bold, contemporary illustrations and a rhythmic
and witty text, this book is funny, lively and wise.
It's been two decades since the fall of apartheid, a quarter century since the liberation of Eastern European states, five decades since the death of American "Jim Crow," and seventy-plus years since the beginning of the emancipation of the African states. Freedom has advanced, yet there are some Black people in South Africa, the United States, and other parts around the globe who question if it has advanced far enough and are embittered.
I am a Black woman born to the racist apartheid regime of South Africa. My family suffered the slights of apartheid--petty and grand-as well as the poverty, degradation, street violence, lack of opportunity, and other ills of the system. In telling my story, as well as the stories of some of my friends and teachers, I share my perspective on the issues I have grappled with-including choice, identity, forgiveness, and humanity--with those who are wrestling with similar issues in the United States, my adopted home country, and in South Africa, the country of my birth. Deprivation and marginalization are, after all, as hurtful and debilitating in inner city Baltimore as they are in Soweto, and making a deliberate decision to move forward in the face of either, or both, is always powerful, no matter what your address or particular circumstances.
Lindi was born in Soweto to anti-apartheid activist forebears. Her dad was murdered and her paternal granddad exiled as part of the struggle. Lindi's maternal granddad fought for the dignity of the oppressed, while her female forebears taught her the importance of making good lifestyle choices. Lindi earned four degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand and Boston University, is qualified as an attorney in South Africa, and is a finance professional at Amazon's headquarters in Seattle.
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.
This second edition of the Transesophageal Echocardiography
Multimedia Manual is a comprehensive resource and essential guide
to the rapidly expanding field of perioperative transesophageal
echocardiography (TEE), encompassing newer cardiac surgery
techniques, more diverse surgical procedures, and use in the
intensive care unit. With over 900 figures, this well-illustrated
manual and its accompanying videos and self-test questions
demonstrate new developments and challenges for the
anesthesiologist, cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, critical care
physician, and those interested in perioperative TEE. The
accompanying downloads present two-dimensional examples in their
original video format accompanied by sketches, three-dimensional
orientation, Doppler-related information, and hemodynamic,
radiologic, and anatomical correlation to assist the user visualize
the dynamic process of transesophageal echocardiography. New to
this edition! Now in full-color with over 800 pages of content,
including six new chapters covering new minimally invasive cardiac
surgical techniques, non-cardiac surgery, and complementary imaging
techniques such as three-dimensional echocardiography plus updates
to all existing chapters Over 900 high-resolution images to
illustrate the advancement of echocardiography technology Companion
downloads showcase over 1000 videos of 2-dimensional examples
accompanied by 3-dimension orientation providing an interpretation
of results, plus over 140 self-test questions Expert perspectives
from over 85 renowned and experienced anesthesiologists,
cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and critical care physicians from
five countries
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Peruse the postcard-like pages to discover cultural treasures,
amazing architecture and key landmarks of magnificent cities around
the globe, including New York, Rome, London, Sydney, Montreal,
Athens, Nairobi, Mumbai, Tokyo, Istanbul and many more. As well as
iconic buildings - The Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, The
Sydney Opera House, La Sagrada Familia - Metropolis delves into
food and culture, sport and tradition. Benoit Tardif's stunning,
graphic artwork makes this a truly colourful celebration of the
cities of our multicoloured, multi-cultural world.
The 2e of the gold standard text in the field, Nonhuman Primates in
Biomedical Research provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of
the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research. The Diseases
volume provides thorough reviews of naturally occurring diseases of
nonhuman primates, with a section on biomedical models reviewing
contemporary nonhuman primate models of human diseases. Each
chapter contains an extensive list of bibliographic references,
photographs, and graphic illustrations to provide the reader with a
thorough review of the subject.
Chronic oxidative stress is associated with the aging process and
often leads to the development of disorders such as cancer and
arterial disease. Cardiovascular conditions in which oxidation
damage has been strongly implicated include atherosclerosis,
myocardial ischemia and reperfusion, coronary restenosis, diabetes
mellitus, and congestive heart failure. Antioxidants and
Cardiovascular Disease, Second Edition covers three major topics:
1) the first seven chapters review the oxidative modifcation
hypothesis and its close relationship to lipid metabolism and to
the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis; 2) the next four chapters
describe the different compounds, nutrients and supplements with
antioxidant properties and their mechanisms of action; 3) and
finallly, the last ten chapters discuss the potential benefits of
antioxidants in overall cardiovascular prevention, including
hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemias, and in the
treatment and prevention of specific conditions such as chronic
coronary artery disease, restenosis after percutaneous coronary
intervention, and chronic heart failure. Antioxidants and
Cardiovascular Disease, Second Edition is written by recognized
experts in the fields of atherosclerosis, heart failure and
antioxidants. It should be of interest to medical students and
fellows, researchers, and practicing physicians. There has been
rapid progress in our knowledge in this field during the last two
to three years. Thus the current reedition appears timely. For
instance, this second edition captures several recently reported
and published clinical trials as welll as new information on
diabetic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Generation of oxidants or reactive oxygen species is a natural
process of human biology. Mitochondrial respiration, phagocytic
activity and cyclooxygenase activation are all essential processes
of life, which also generate oxidative species. In humans, chronic
oxidative stress often coupled with deficiency of antioxidant
defenses is associated with the aging process and can lead to the
development of disorders such as cancer and arterial disease. Major
cardiovascular conditions in which oxidative damage has been
strongly implicated include atherosclerosis, myocardial ischemia
and reperfusion, coronary restenosis and congestive heart failure.
Compelling evidence points to oxidative stress as an important
trigger in the complex chain of events leading to atherosclerosis.
The expression of chemotactic factors and adhesion molecules is
modified by oxidative stress. Exposure to superoxide ions activates
the NF-kappa B regulatory complex and triggers the transcription of
several atherosclerosis related genes. These events lead to the
accumulation of macrophages in the arterial wall. Macrophages
avidly incorporate oxidized low-density lipoproteins (LDL) to form
foam cells. The activity of matrix metalloproteinases is also
regulated by oxidative stress. This activity appears to be closely
coupled with smooth muscle cell activation and migration. Matrix
metalloproteinases have also been implicated in the pathophysiology
of plaque rupture. Antioxidant supplementation including vitamin E
decreases susceptibility ofLDL to oxidation and retards the
progression of atherosclerosis in animal models.
Nonhuman primates have played critical roles in biomedical
research, and they are among the few animals whose use in research
continues to increase. The scienti?c value of nonhuman primates
derives from their close phylogenetic proximity to man and their
consequent anatomic, physiologic, and genetic similarities to man.
Only nonhuman primates can provide adequate models for many complex
physiological and disease processes of humans. The baboon is a
relative newcomer to the repertoire of nonhuman primates used in
biomedical research. However, in less than 50 years since its ?rst
use in the U. S. , it has become one of the most popular laboratory
primate species. It is larger than the other widely used monkey
species, making it advantageous for many types of experiments and
technological developments. It is extraordinarily hardy and highly
fecund in captivity. It closely resembles humans in a variety of
physiological and disease processes, such as cholesterol
metabolism, early stages of atherosclerosis, and alcoholic liver
disease. Its chromosomes closely resemble those of humans, and many
genes of the two species lie in the same chromosomal order. Among
all primates, baboons are the most widely used models for the
genetics of susceptibility to complex diseases and they are the
?rst nonhuman primate for which a framework genetic linkage map was
established. In addition, the baboon genome is currently being
sequenced, and as a result the utility of this species for
biomedical research will be dramatically increased.
Chronic oxidative stress is associated with the aging process and
often leads to the development of disorders such as cancer and
arterial disease. Cardiovascular conditions in which oxidation
damage has been strongly implicated include atherosclerosis,
myocardial ischemia and reperfusion, coronary restenosis, diabetes
mellitus, and congestive heart failure.
Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease, Second Edition covers
three major topics: 1) the first seven chapters review the
oxidative modifcation hypothesis and its close relationship to
lipid metabolism and to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis; 2) the
next four chapters describe the different compounds, nutrients and
supplements with antioxidant properties and their mechanisms of
action; 3) and finallly, the last ten chapters discuss the
potential benefits of antioxidants in overall cardiovascular
prevention, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus,
dyslipidemias, and in the treatment and prevention of specific
conditions such as chronic coronary artery disease, restenosis
after percutaneous coronary intervention, and chronic heart
failure.
Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease, Second Edition is
written by recognized experts in the fields of atherosclerosis,
heart failure and antioxidants. It should be of interest to medical
students and fellows, researchers, and practicing physicians.
There has been rapid progress in our knowledge in this field
during the last two to three years. Thus the current reedition
appears timely. For instance, this second edition captures several
recently reported and published clinical trials as welll as new
information on diabetic and hypertensive cardiovascular
disease.
Kids are under a lot of pressure to fit in. Sometimes bowing to
this pressure forces them to betray their own ideas of what is
right and wrong. Alexandra and Jenny have been best friends for a
long time, but when Alexandra is dazzled by a glamorous new girl at
school, she's willing to do almost anything to be the cool girl's
friend, including first shunning Jenny and then revealing Jenny's
biggest, most important secret. Seeing the hurt she has caused and
realizing how bad it feels to lose her best friend, Alexandra then
seeks a way to regain the relationship that means far more to her
than being invited to sit with the popular girls. Ultimately, she
and Jenny write down the rules that will cement their friendship
forever. OUR FRIENDSHIP RULES is both a lyrical story of
forgiveness and a guidebook on relationships. Author Peggy Moss
employs her training as a mediator and communication expert to
provide a simple, sweet but instructive tale of how to get along.
The evocative collage-paintings of Alissa Imre Geis further
illustrate the many layers of personality. Her Alexandra will amaze
you with her artistic eye, and her Jenny will make you smile with
her practical sensibility as you see these best friends reconnect
with the help of their friendship rules. Fountas & Pinnell
Level O
The Common Marmoset in Captivity and Biomedical Research is the
first text dedicated exclusively to this species,filling an urgent
need for an encyclopedic compilation of the existing information.
Sponsored by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine as
part of its authoritative Blue Book series, the book covers the
biology,management, diseases, and clinical and research
applications of this important species. The common marmoset
(Callithrix jacchus) has come of age in the scientific community as
a behaviorally complex, cognitively advanced,small, prolific, and
easily maintained nonhuman primate with many of the advantages of
larger animals, such as macaques, but without the attendant
physical and zoonotic risks. Marmosets are currently being used in
diverse areas of inquiry, including vision and auditory research,
infectious disease, cognitive neuroscience, behavior, reproductive
biology, toxicology and drug development, and aging. The marmoset
genome has been sequenced and there is currently an intensive
effort to apply gene editing technologies to the species. The
creation of transgenic marmosets will provide researchers with a
small nonhuman primate model to study a number of poorly understood
disorders, like autism.
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