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    • Advances in Applied Microbiology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 97
      • October 27, 2016
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in microbiology, containing comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Users will find invaluable references and information on a variety of areas, including protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes, the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays, and the role of polyamines in bacterial growth and biofilm formation. Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics, including Archaea and sick building syndrome.

    • Pharmacognosy

      • 1st Edition
      • November 11, 2016
      • Rupika Delgoda
      • Simone Badal McCreath
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Pharmacognosy: Fundamentals, Applications and Strategies explores a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, their constituents and metabolites. This book also provides an in-depth look at natural sources from which medicines are derived, their pharmacological and chemical properties, safety aspects, and how they interact with humans. The book is vital for future research planning, helping readers understand the makeup, function, and metabolites of plants in a way where the history of their usage can be linked to current drug development research, including in vitro, in vivo, and clinical research data. By focusing on basic principles, current research, and global trends, this book provides a critical resource for students and researchers in the areas of pharmacognosy, pharmacy, botany, medicine, biotechnology, biochemistry, and chemistry.

    • Food Hygiene and Toxicology in Ready-to-Eat Foods

      • 1st Edition
      • April 27, 2016
      • Parthena Kotzekidou
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Food Hygiene and Toxicology in Ready-to-Eat Foods is a solid reference for anyone in the food industry needing to understand the complex issues and mechanisms of biological control and chemical hazards to ensure food safety. infectious and non-infectious contaminants in raw, minimally processed, and prepared foods are covered in detail, as well as effective measures to avoid foodborne infections and intoxications. The book is written by an international team of experts presenting the most up-to-date research in the field, and provides current applications and guidance to enhance food safety in the food industry. Strategies and recommendations for each food category include, among others, how to avoid cross-contamination of pathogens, the proper uses of antimicrobial coatings and spray cleanings of fresh produce, and acrylamide reduction during processing. leafy vegetables, fruit juices, nuts, meat and dairy products are some of the ready-to-eat foods covered.

    • Advances in Agronomy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 137
      • April 22, 2016
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group of reviews by leading scientists throughout the world. As always, the subjects covered are rich, varied, and exemplary of the abundant subject matter addressed by this long-running serial.

    • Validating Preventive Food Safety and Quality Controls

      • 1st Edition
      • December 27, 2016
      • John M. Ryan
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Validating Preventive Food Safety and Quality Controls: An Organizational Approach to System Design and Implementation is a how-to-guide for food industry personnel providing essential preventative control system guidance to help design and implement scientifically verifiable food safety controls in food processes. This reference includes proven tools and techniques to move positively towards the validating preventive control challenges that the food industry is facing, and helps implement compliance strategies to adhere to the food safety and modernization act requirements.

    • Introduction to the Principles of Drug Design

      • 1st Edition
      • June 14, 2016
      • H. J. Smith + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Introduction to the Principles of Drug Design provides a framework of fundamental drug design and principles into which drugs following on developments may be fitted. This book presents the rationales behind the design of drugs. Organized into nine chapters, this book begins with an overview of how the body handles a drug in terms of absorption, metabolism, distribution, and excretion. This text then examines the critical drug activity at the receptor site, which is usually related to blood and other distribution fluid levels. Other chapters consider the factors involved in binding a drug, metabolite, or substrate to a receptor. The final chapter deals with the design of chemotherapeutic agent for clinical use in the treatment of human infections. This book is intended for use in undergraduate pharmacy courses in medicinal chemistry and as an aid in similar courses in biochemistry and pharmacology. Graduates in chemistry just entering the pharmaceutical industry will also find this book useful.

    • Hyperpolarized and Inert Gas MRI

      • 1st Edition
      • November 17, 2016
      • Mitchell S. Albert + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Hyperpolarized and Inert Gas MRI: Theory and Applications in Research and Medicine is the first comprehensive volume published on HP gas MRI. Since the 1990’s, when HP gas MRI was invented by Dr. Albert and his colleagues, the HP gas MRI field has grown dramatically. The technique has proven to be a useful tool for diagnosis, disease staging, and therapy evaluation for obstructive lung diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis. HP gas MRI has also been developed for functional imaging of the brain and is presently being developed for molecular imaging, including molecules associated with lung cancer, breast cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. Taking into account the ongoing growth of this field and the potential for future clinical applications, the book pulls together the most relevant and cutting-edge research available in HP gas MRI into one resource.

    • Sensory and Instrumental Evaluation of Alcoholic Beverages

      • 1st Edition
      • November 8, 2016
      • Hildegarde Heymann + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Sensory and Instrumental Evaluation of Alcoholic Beverages introduces the value of sensory analysis to the alcoholic beverage industry through the detailed lens of sensory analysis techniques. From traditional methods, to the most modern rapid methods, this book presents comprehensive insights and applications. Analytical methods for identifying and assessing the flavor compounds present in the beverages are included that address both volatile and non-volatile techniques, along with rapid methods of assessment. Case studies highlight the testing of different types of alcoholic beverages running the entire gamut of methods and the appropriate subset of methods. Also included is information of data analyses with the appropriate R-codes to allow practitioners to use the book as a handbook to analyze their own data.

    • Genes, Environment and Alzheimer's Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • February 25, 2016
      • Orly Lazarov + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Genes, Environment and Alzheimer's Disease discusses the role that activities such as exercise can play in cardiovascular health, while also highlighting the fact that the last 10 years have brought great discoveries in the strong environmental component of brain disorders, neurodegeneration, and cognitive decline. It is now clear that brain insult is an environmental risk factor for AD, while on the other hand, lifestyle components such as exercise and level of education may play a protective role, delaying the onset and/or severity of the disease. Evidence from experiments in rodent models of Alzheimer’s disease contributes major insight into the molecular mechanisms by which the environment plays its role in AD. Additionally, there are diseases related to lifestyle that may lead to AD. This volume reviews new discoveries related to all these factors, serving as a translational tool for clinicians and researchers interested in genetic and environmental risk factors for the disease.

    • L'enfant dyspraxique et les apprentissages

      • 2nd Edition
      • June 30, 2016
      • Michèle Mazeau + 2 more
      • French
      • Paperback
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      Au sein des « dys- », les dyspraxies sont des troubles du développement gestuel et/ou visuo-spatial dont les répercussions sociales et scolaires peuvent être sévères, envahissant le quotidien et compromettant l’avenir. Ces pathologies ont en effet de graves conséquences sur l’ensemble des apprentissages.L’ouv... par des cliniciennes dont la pratique auprès de jeunes dyspraxiques s’inscrit dans l’indispensable interaction quotidienne entre rééducation et école, cet ouvrage vise à fournir des clés pour comprendre les ressorts cachés de ces échecs scolaires, afin de mieux les prévenir ou tout au moins les pallier. C’est pourquoi sont abordés ici à la fois les stratégies de remédiation (dévolues aux rééducateurs) et les aménagements qui, dans le même temps, doivent prendre place en classe, en partenariat avec les enseignants. Comportant de nombreux exemples qui illustrent les difficultés rencontrées tous les jours par ces enfants, ce livre constitue un ensemble cohérent de propositions pratiques et concrètes visant à rétablir les chances de réussite scolaire et d’épanouissement du jeune dyspraxique.Cet ouvrage permet non seulement de comprendre la spécificité des processus en jeu dans les apprentissages du jeune dyspraxique (gestuels, scolaires ou rééducatifs), mais il constitue un outil de terrain précieux pour assurer la réussite scolaire et l’épanouissement du jeune dyspraxique. Les auteures précisent les conditions d’un véritable projet thérapeutique global, avant d’aborder les différents aspects des accompagnements dans les apprentissages : écrire, e-écrire, compter, lire. Puis un chapitre de synthèse offre une méthode générale d’analyse des supports scolaires, spécifiquement dans les aspects qui croisent et sollicitent le handicap de l’élève. Enfin, sont abordées les difficultés liées à la vie quotidienne (repas, habillage, sports et loisirs) et leurs répercussions sur l’estime de soi. Cette nouvelle édition propose une révision de l’ensemble des données et une refonte complète des chapitres dédiés aux supports pédagogiques et à l’informatique qui ont considérablement évolué.

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