Virus Taxonomy: VIIIth Report of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses

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This is the standard and definitive reference for virus taxonomy, generated by the ICTV approximately every 3 years. The VIII ICTV Virus Taxonomy Report provides information on 3 orders of viruses, 73 families, 9 subfamilies, 287 genera and 1938 virus species, illustrated by more than 429 pictures and diagrams, most of them in color.

* The standard official ITCV reference for virus taxonomy and nomenclature, compiling data from 500 international experts
* Covers over 6000 recognized viruses, organized by family with diagrams of genome organization and virus replication cycle
* Provides data on the phylogenic relationships between viruses belonging to the same or different taxa
* Now includes information about the qualitative and quantitative relationships between virus sequences

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Virus Taxonomy Classification.......2001-07-09

Physicians and other people this book is very descriptive and places viruses in each specific catagory. We keep a copy of the set at my lab. It is very good to read.

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Spurred by the current development of numerous large-scale projects for detecting gravitational radiation, with the aim to open a completely new window to the observable Universe, numerical relativity has become a major field of research over the past years. Indeed, numerical relativity is the standard approach when studying potential sources of gravitational waves, where strong fields and relativistic velocities are part of any physical scenario. This book can be considered a primer for both graduate students and non-specialist researchers wishing to enter the field. Starting from the most basic insights and aspects of numerical relativity, Elements of Numerical Relativity develops coherent guidelines for the reliable and convenient selection of each of the following key aspects: evolution formalism, gauge, initial and boundary conditions as well as various numerical algorithms. The tests and applications proposed in this book can be performed on a standard PC.

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This book shows the before and after of these ancient sites after excavation as never seen before. The wonderful and romantic images from David Roberts as were first seen when he travelled to Egypt, are contrasted with current photographs of the same sites. Although saving these monuments to the ancient past is most important to the world, one can't help but to wish to come upon these wonders when Roberts captured them in his drawings. Truely a must for anyone who has been to Egypt, or simply wants to arm travel through history.A large book with full color plates.

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thank you mister Roberts........2007-06-30

This book is no more available in France (I'm from Paris), and I saw some sketches of David Roberts a trip in Aswan, so wished discover his work. I am delighted with this book. The high quality of printing, the intersting texts (even for a french citizen) are what was expecting. The most spectacular sketches are those of Isis temple that show the paintings on columns and ceiling nowadays disapeared. It is also fascinating to see the evolution of egyptian civilisation from 19th century and today, regarding way of life and architecture.
In one word : thank you mister Roberts.

A good overview of a great artist........2007-06-15

Many books on David Robert's are small or not generous enough to allow you full scope to enjoy his paintings or they focus on his Levantine paintings.

This book is probably the best around that is not to expensive but gives you a feel for his grand Egyptian paintings. Some really nice ones of Sphinx, pyramids and also some of the lesser temples feature. The only other book which is now out of print that deals with this subject well is Peter Clayton's the Re-discovery of Ancient Egypt. Thames and Hudson.

Egypt / Lost and Found.......2007-01-03

As in the previous Roberts books, this format of a real-life photograph side by side with the artist's rendering of the same scene gives the reader a very reflective perspective into the Ancient World.

Egypt: yesterday and Today.......2006-03-17

This is a most amazing book, it has both water colours and photos of the sights of Ancient Egypt. As a reminder of a special holiday or a factual account it is the best. The size of the book makes it prominent coffee table book and easy to just pick up and dip into another wondeful page.

Spectacular Egypt Drawings.......2006-03-10

This is a most interesting and beautifully photograph and drawn comparison of ancient and modern Egypt of David Roberts Lithographs. This book is for anyone interested in Egypt. A beautiful coffee table book

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Egypt of yesterday and today
Percy Withers
Manufacturer: F.A. Stokes
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Egypt, yesterday and today (Contemporary civilizations series)

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Egypt, yesterday and today (Contemporary civilizations series)
Georgiana G Stevens
Manufacturer: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Egypt | Middle East | History | Subjects | Books

General | Africa | Travel | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0007DZINY

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Egypt: Yesterday and Today
Fabio BOURBON
Manufacturer: see notes for publisher info
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000RJGBVG

The Holy Land and Egypt Yesterday and Today

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The Holy Land and Egypt Yesterday and Today
David Roberts , and Fabio Bourbon
Manufacturer: White Star
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Egypt | Middle East | History | Subjects | Books

General | Middle East | History | Subjects | Books

General | World | History | Subjects | Books

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In 1838 and 1839, painter David Roberts traveled throughout Egypt and across the Sinai Peninsula to Petra, Jerusalem, and Palestine. The lithographs based on the sketches and paintings he produced during these trips won him fame that endures to this day. This exceptional slipcased package presents, in two volumes, full-color plates of his original artwork, accompanied by commentary and extracts from his journals. In a fascinating comparison between the lands that Roberts depicts and their modern-day incarnations, White Star has juxtaposed new photographs from travel photographer Antonio Attini with sketches of the same site drawn by Roberts, revealing the same view, more than a century and a half later. These pairings, accompanied by an insightful text by Fabio Bourbon, provide readers with a unique perspective on changes that have occurred in these legendary regions. The two volumes are supplemented by The Life, Works, and Travels of David Roberts, a concise yet comprehensive biography of David Roberts.

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EGYPT OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Percy Withers
Manufacturer: Not Specified
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N5L6UU

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Egypt Yesterday and Today
David Fabio Bourbon and Roberts
Manufacturer: American Univ In Cairo
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GRBRN6

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Egypt yesterday and today,
W. Basil Worsfold
Manufacturer: M.S. Mansfield & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0008AXGGW

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