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The Melanotropic Peptides Volume I: Source Synthesis Chemistry Secretion Circulation and Metabolism

The three volumes on The Melanotropic Peptides are the outcome of a conference of the same name that was held in Tucson Arizona from October 11-12 1986. The format of the three volumes provides a complete coverage of what is known about the Melanotropic Peptides. Volume I provides information on the source synthesis chemistry mechanism of secretion control of secretion and the circulation and metabolism of the melanotropic peptides. | The Melanotropic Peptides Volume I: Source Synthesis Chemistry Secretion Circulation and Metabolism

GBP 180.00

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Thin-Film Optical Filters

Praise for prior editionsan excellent treatise of thin film coatings explaining how to produce all sorts of different filters selected according to the function they are required to play… an indispensable text for every filter manufacturer and user and an excellent guide for students. ―Contemporary Physicsessential reading for all those involved in the design manufacture and application of optical coatings ―Materials Worlda must-have addition to the library of any optical thin-film theorist or practitioner ―SVC NewsThis book is quite simply the Bible for the field of optical thin films. It gives the most complete introduction to thin film optical coatings addressed to manufacturers and users alike. This fifth edition offers a complete update on current design manufacture performance and applications. New topics include absorbers and coherent perfect absorbers photonic crystals and metamaterials for optical coating. The author has also made substantial additions on scattering composite materials wire grid polarizers laser damage and applications. H. Angus Macleod is President of Thin Film Center Inc. in Tucson Arizona and Professor Emeritus of Optical Sciences Center at the University of Arizona. His professional honors include a Gold Medal from SPIE the Esther Hoffman Beller Medal from the Optical Society of America and the Nathaniel H. Sugerman Memorial Award from the Society of Vacuum Coaters. | Thin-Film Optical Filters

GBP 44.99

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Introduction to Forensic DNA Evidence for Criminal Justice Professionals

The use of DNA profiling in forensic cases has been considered the most innovative technique in forensic science since fingerprinting yet for those with limited scientific knowledge understanding DNA enough to utilize it properly can be a daunting task. Introduction to Forensic DNA Evidence for Criminal Justice Professionals is designed for nonscientific readers who need to learn how to effectively use forensic DNA in criminal cases. Written by a forensic scientist world renowned for her expertise in clothing examination the book provides a balanced perspective on the weight of DNA evidence. Going beyond a simple explanation of the methodology it arms attorneys and other criminal justice professionals with knowledge of the strengths and limitations of the evidence including the danger in relying on DNA statistical probabilities in the determination of guilt. The book covers the most common DNA methods used in criminal trials today nuclear DNA short tandem repeat (STR) techniques mitochondrial DNA and Y-STR profiling. It helps prosecutors know when to emphasize DNA evidence or proceed with trial in the absence of such evidence. It assists defense lawyers in knowing when to challenge DNA evidence and perhaps employ an independent expert when to focus elsewhere or when to secure the advantage of an early guilty plea. By imparting practical and theoretical knowledge in an accessible manner the book demystifies the topic to help both sides of the adversarial system understand where DNA evidence fits within the context of the case.

GBP 180.00

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Forensic DNA Analysis Current Practices and Emerging Technologies

The field of forensic DNA analysis has grown immensely in the past two decades and genotyping of biological samples is now routinely performed in human identification (HID) laboratories. Application areas include paternity testing forensic casework family lineage studies identification of human remains and DNA databasing. Forensic DNA Analysis: Current Practices and Emerging Technologies explores the fundamental principles and the application of technologies for each aspect of forensic DNA analysis. The book begins by discussing the value of DNA evidence and how to properly recognize document collect and store it. The remaining chapters examine:The most widely adopted methods and the best practices for DNA isolation from forensic biological samples and human remainsStudies carried out on the use of both messenger RNA and small (micro) RNA profilingReal-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods for quantification and assessment of human DNA prior to genotypingCapillary electrophoresis (CE) as a tool for forensic DNA analysisNext-generation short tandem repeat (STR) genotyping kits for forensic applications the biological nature of STR loci and Y-chromosome STRs (Y-STRs)Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequence analysisSingle nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and insertion/deletion polymorphisms (indels) in typing highly degraded DNADeep-sequencing technologiesThe current state of integrated systems in forensic DNA analysis The book concludes by discussing various aspects of sample-processing training and the entities that provide such training programs. This volume is an essential resource for students researchers teaching faculties and other professionals interested in human identification/forensic DNA analysis. | Forensic DNA Analysis Current Practices and Emerging Technologies

GBP 77.99

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Introduction to Econophysics Contemporary Approaches with Python Simulations

Econophysics explores the parallels between physics and economics and is an exciting topic that is attracting increasing attention. However there is a lack of literature that explains the topic from a broad perspective. This book introduces advanced undergraduates and graduate students in physics and engineering to the topic from this outlook and is accompanied by rigorous mathematics which ensures that this will also be a good guide for established researchers in the field as well as researchers from other fields such as mathematics and statistics who are interested in the topic. Key features: Presents a multidisciplinary approach that will be of interest to students and researchers from physics engineering mathematics statistics and other physical sciences Accompanied by Python code with further learning opportunities available for readers to download from the CRC Press website. Accessible to both students and researchers Carlo R. da Cunha is an associate professor of physics and engineering physics at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) and has been since 2011. Dr. da Cunha received his M. Sc. Degree from the West Virginia University in 2001 and his Ph. D. degree from Arizona State University in 2005. He was a postdoctoral researcher at McGill University in Canada in 2006 and an assistant professor of engineering at the University Federal de Santa Catarina between 2007 and 2011. He has been a guest professor at the Technische Universität Wien (Austria) Chiba University (Japan) and Arizona State University (US). His research revolves around the physics of complex systems where he has been drawing parallels between physical and economic systems from quantum to social levels. To access additional resources such as python code please take a look here. | Introduction to Econophysics Contemporary Approaches with Python Simulations

GBP 82.99

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Naturally Occurring Benzodiazepines Endozepines and their Receptors Implications for Benzodiazepine Therapy and Withdrawal

Understanding and addressing the current opioid crisis requires knowledge of endogenous opioids (endorphins and enkephalins) but there is now evidence for a benzodiazepine crisis. Are there endogenous benzodiazepine-like substances—and what do they do? How do they affect antianxiety drugs and their adverse effects? Do they explain enigmatic prolonged benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome? This book raises important questions about the clinical consequences of ignoring the existence of or understanding the potential influence of endogenous benzodiazepines on the therapeutic effect of benzodiazepines their adverse effects and the problems of withdrawal from them and other benzodiazepine receptor agonists. FEATURES Discusses endogenous benzodiazepine-like substances—what do they do and do they affect antianxiety drugs and their adverse effects? Presents information on enigmatic prolonged benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome Describes the compounds acting at the BDZ binding sites both exogenous (classical BDZ drugs and BDZ from food and plants) and endogenous (endozepines) Assesses the putative interactions in physiology pathology and pharmacology of the compounds acting at the BDZ binding sites Dr. Raffa is Adjunct Professor at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and Professor Emeritus at Temple University School of Pharmacy. He has co-authored or edited several books on pharmacology and thermodynamics is a co-editor of two journals is a past president of the Mid-Atlantic Pharmacology Society and is the recipient of research and teaching awards. Dr. Amantea is Associate Professor of Pharmacology at the Department of Pharmacy Health and Nutritional Sciences of the University of Calabria (Italy) where she is the leader of the Stroke Research Unit at the Section of Preclinical and Translational Pharmacology operating in the frame of the Italian Stroke Organization (ISO) Basic Science. She is a member of the Editorial Board and the Guest Editor of the 2016 Neuroscience section of Current Opinion in Pharmacology (Elsevier) and the founder and the editor of the CRC Press Frontiers in Neurotherapeutics series. | Naturally Occurring Benzodiazepines Endozepines and their Receptors Implications for Benzodiazepine Therapy and Withdrawal

GBP 64.99

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Forensic DNA Applications An Interdisciplinary Perspective

Forensic DNA Applications: An Interdisciplinary Perspective Second Edition is fully updated to outline the latest advances in forensic DNA testing techniques and applications. It continues to fill the need for a reference book for people working in the field of forensic molecular biology testing and research as well as individuals investigating and adjudicating cases involving DNA evidence whether they be civil or criminal cases. DNA techniques have greatly impacted obvious traditional forensic areas but such advances have also positively affected myriad new areas of research and inquiry. It is possible today to think about solving forensic problems that were simply unheard of even a few years ago. As such the book pulls all relevant research and applied science together into a detailed and comprehensive collection. Part I begins with the history and development of DNA typing and profiling for criminal and civil purposes. It discusses the statistical interpretation of results with case examples mitochondrial DNA testing Y single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and short tandem repeats (STRs) and X SNP and STR testing. It also explores low copy number DNA typing mixtures and quality assurance and control. Part II moves on to cover the various uses and applications of analyzing collected physical evidence victim identification in mass disasters analyzing animal DNA forensic botany and other unique applications. Part III is dedicated to the latest advances and developments in human molecular biology and Part IV looks at policies and laws and ethics governing DNA evidence and its utilization in various cases and the courts. Forensic DNA Applications Second Edition covers cutting-edge research and advancements in the field and is the most up-to-date reference available. Edited and contributed to by the world's foremost leaders in the field it is a must-have reference for established professionals and an essential resource to legal professionals—lawyers and judges dealing with civil and criminal cases involving DNA technology—as well as students entering the fields of genetics and forensic DNA analysis. | Forensic DNA Applications An Interdisciplinary Perspective

GBP 56.99

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Safety and Health in Confined Spaces

Safety and Health in Confined Spaces goes beyond all other resources currently available. International in scope the 15 chapters and 10 appendices cover every facet of this important subject. A significant addition to the literature this book provides a confined space focus to other health and safety concepts. Confined spaces differ from other workspaces because their boundary surfaces amplify the consequences of hazardous conditions. The relationship between the individual the boundary surface and the hazardous condition is the critical factor in the onset outcome and severity of accidents in these workspaces. The author uses information about causative and other factors from analysis of fatal accidents to develop a hazard assessment and hazard management system. He provides a detailed disciplined protocol covering 36 hazardous conditions that addresses all segments of work-the undisturbed space entry preparation work activity and emergency preparedness and response-and illustrates how to use it. Safety and Health in Confined Spaces gives you the tools you need for preventing and responding to accidents.

GBP 59.99

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Clay Swelling and Colloid Stability

In a rare over-the-shoulder perspective of a leading scientist’s own breakthroughs Clay Swelling and Colloid Stability puts emphasis on two significant paradigm shifts in colloid science that explain particle interactions for charged plates stacks suspensions and pastes as well as spherical colloids. Martin Smalley first discusses the replacement of the DLVO theory with the Coulombic Attraction Theory to explain the existence extent and properties of the two-phase region of colloid stability. Using the n-butylammonium vermiculite system as his model clay system the author clarifies the flaws of conventional theories and presents the experimental details that form the basis of his new theories. He provides rigorous derivations that place the new electrical theory for charged colloids on a firm foundation in statistical mechanics. The author illustrates why a new quantitative bridging flocculation model for polymer-stabilized colloids must replace the depletion flocculation model. Smalley also examines the discovery of the "dressed macroion" structure of clay plates in solution the structure of a bridging polymer and the distribution of polymer segments counterions and water molecules in the interlayer region. Based on the author’s own research and 36 publications in the field Clay Swelling and Colloid Stability isa self-contained and intellectually satisfying account of the revolutionary process leading to a universally sound and increasingly applicable theory of colloid stability.

GBP 56.99

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Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery

In this third edition of Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery Drs. Sheehan and Lunsford provide an updated assessment of the practice of stereotactic radiosurgery. Topics include benign and malignant tumors cerebrovascular abnormalities and functional disorders. Several new topics are now included and focus on immunotherapy hypofractionation and repeat radiosurgery. Each chapter contains key figures and tables to illustrate the critical concepts of the work. Contributors to the book represent many of the most prestigious stereotactic radiosurgery centers across the world. This book is comprised of 36 chapters and represents a comprehensive update to prior editions. It is intended to be a readable credible and accessible reference on stereotactic radiosurgery. Editors Jason Sheehan MD PhD FACS FAANS is the Vice Chair and Harrison Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Virginia (UVA). He also serves as the Neurosciences Service Line Director at UVA. Dr. Sheehan is the current chair of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Section on Tumors. He serves as the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. L. Dade Lunsford MD serves as the Lars Leksell Professor and Distinguished Professor at the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. He is also director of the Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and an internationally recognized authority on stereotactic surgery radiosurgery and minimally invasive surgery. He has authored or coauthored more than 1 000 scientific reports and 16 books.

GBP 170.00

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Plant Systematics An Integrated Approach Fourth Edition

This fourth edition of Plant Systematics is completely revised and updated. It incorporates the updated International Code of Nomenclature for Algae Fungi and Plants (Shenzhen Code 2018) the new version of PhyloCode (Beta version of Phylocode 5 2014) APweb version 14 (September 2018) revised Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification (APG IV 2016) new Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group Classification (PPG I 2016) besides the updates since the publication of third edition. The book is a blend of classical fundamental aspects and recent developments especially in the field of molecular systematics cladistics and computer identification. Special attention has been given to information on botanical nomenclature identification molecular systematics and phylogeny of angiosperms. The complicated concepts of phylogeny taxometrics and cladistics have been explained with a view to providing a comparison between these diverse but interactive fields of study. An attempt has been made to build upon a common example when exploring different methods especially in procedures of identification taxometrics and cladistics. The major systems of classification are evaluated critically. Discussion on major families of Pteridophytes Gymnosperms and Angiosperms especially those of major phylogenetic interest form a major portion of this edition. The ebook includes nearly 500 color photographs set out in 36 pages covering plants from different parts of the world. In addition 305 black & white illustrations have been included to provide a better understanding of the plants covered in the book. | Plant Systematics An Integrated Approach Fourth Edition