Tumor-Suppressing Viruses, Genes, and Drugs: Innovative Cancer Therapy Approaches

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Tumor Suppressing Viruses, Genes, and Drugs profiles the new generation of cancer treatments now in development. The book examines the innovative new approaches of viral, gene, and signal therapies that promise to replace or enhance conventional methods such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. The timely information presented by this book should be of interest to anyone concerned with advancing cancer treatment beyond current medical practices.

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Readable survey of the theoretical core of the propagation of waves in solids offers a concise account of the classical theory, considers how this theory has been extended to solids that are not perfectly elastic, and summarizes important experimental work. 46 figures. 1963 edition.

High-Pressure Shock Compression of Solids IV: Response of Highly Porous Solids to Shock Loading (Shock Wave and High Pressure Phenomena)

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High-Pressure Shock Compression of Solids IV: Response of Highly Porous Solids to Shock Loading (Shock Wave and High Pressure Phenomena)

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ASIN: 038794995X

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Much of the current interest in shock compression of porous solids stems from the desire to bond hard, refractory powders into strong and dense solids. However, while much is known about the effects of shock compression on monolithic materials, the unusual physical and chemical processes that take place when a porous medium is shocked have been little studied thus far. This volume -- with contributions by leading researchers in condensed matter physics, physical chemistry, metallurgy, mechanics, and materials science -- begins to address that gap. The focus is on heterogeneous deformation mechanisms, nonequilibrium thermodynamics, and chemical processes. The contributions discuss such topics as modeling the complex interplay of thermal, mechanical, and chemical processes; experimental data on pore collapse and their interpretation; and synthesis of new materials through shock-induced chemical reactions. By presenting not only the most recent results, but also the open questions that remain, these essays convey the excitement of developing a scientific basis for understanding shock compression of highly porous solids. Topics covered include > Shock Compression Science in Highly Porous Solids > Shock Loading of Porous High Explosives > Continuum Mixture Modeling of Reactive Porous Media > Two-Phase Media Model of Shock Compression with Chemical reaction > Constitutive Modeling of Shock-Induced Reactions in Powder Mixtures > Discrete-element Modeling of Shock Processes in Powders

Amplification of Nonlinear Strain Waves in Solids (Series on Stability, Vibration and Control of Systems, Series a, 9)

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Amplification of Nonlinear Strain Waves in Solids (Series on Stability, Vibration and Control of Systems, Series a, 9)
Alexey V. Porubov
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This book treats two problems simultaneously: sequential analytical consideration of nonlinear strain wave amplification and selection in wave guides and in a medium; demonstration of the use of even particular analytical solutions to nonintegrable equations in a design of numerical simulation of unsteady nonlinear wave processes. The text includes numerous detailed examples of the strain wave amplification and selection caused by the influence of an external medium, microstructure, moving point defects, and thermal phenomena. The main features of the book are: (1) nonlinear models of the strain wave evolution in a rod subjected by various dissipative/active factors; (2) an analytico-numerical approach for solutions to the governing nonlinear partial differential equations with dispersion and dissipation.

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Stress wave propagation in solids caused by impacts or other impulsive loading is a basic phenomenon encountered in many branches of physical sciences and engineering. This book presents methods for numerical modeling of stress wave propagation in solids. Finite Difference Methods and Boundary Element Methods are mainly used. The author primarily discusses solving two-dimensional problems with direct applications in engineering. The effects of material properties (elasticity, plasticity, viscosity, etc.) on the wave patterns are considered.
Numerical schemes for solving hyperbolic systems for these wave problems are studied in detail. Many specific techniques are presented for dealing with arbitrary geometries and complicated boundary conditions. A lot of examples for validating the numerical methods are provided as well.

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A book for both, mathematicians and physicists (engineers).......2001-09-02

Stress waves in solids are by now widely investigated
via numerical modeling. As the pertinent equations are
hyperbolic, it is evident that many of the concepts
and methods of computational fluid dynamics come into
play here as well. Consequently, many of items playing
a central role in fluid dynamics are also central in
this monograph: schemes based upon Riemann solvers,
various finite difference schemes, methods of
characteristics in 1D and 2D, TDV schemes, and domain

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In recent times, the use of composites and functionally graded materials (FGMs) in structural applications has increased. FGMs allow the user to design materials for a specified functionality and therefore have numerous uses in structural engineering. However, the behaviour of these structures under high-impact loading is not well understood. Spectral Finite Element Method: Wave Propagation, Health Monitoring and Control in Composite and Functionally Graded Structures focuses on some of the wave propagation and transient dynamics problems with this complex media which had previously been thought unmanageable.

By using state-off-the-art computational power, the Spectral Finite Element Method (SFEM) can solve many practical engineering problems. This book is the first to apply SFEM to inhomogeneous and anisotropic structures in a unified and systematic manner. The authors discuss the different types of SFEM for regular and damaged 1-D and 2-D waveguides, various solution techniques, different methods of detecting the presence of damages and their locations, and different methods available to actively control the wave propagation responses. The theory is supported by tables, figures and graphs; all the numerical examples are so designed to bring out the essential wave behaviour in these complex structures. Some case studies based on real-world problems are also presented.

This book is intended for senior undergraduate students and graduate students studying wave propagation in structures, smart structures, spectral finite element method and structural health monitoring. Readers will gain a complete understanding of how to formulate a spectral finite element; learn about wave behaviour in inhomogeneous and anisotropic media; and, discover how to design some diagnostic tools for monitoring the health or integrity of a structure. This important contribution to the engineering mechanics research community will also be of value to researchers and practicing engineers in structural integrity.

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Stress transients in solids
John Sargent Rinehart
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Stress wave propagation in solids;: An introduction (Monographs and textbooks in material science, 7)

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Stress wave propagation in solids;: An introduction (Monographs and textbooks in material science, 7)
Richard J Wasley
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Sad but triumphant

A good read, especially for young people

Consuelo's quest for independence

Great coming-of-age story set in Puerto Rico circa 1950's

The Meaning of Consuelo: A Novel (Bluestreak)
Judith Ortiz Cofer
Manufacturer: Beacon Press
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La nina seria, the serious child. That_s how Consuelo_s mother has cast her pensive, book-loving daughter, while Consuelo_s younger sister, Mili, is seen as vivacious-a ray of tropical sunshine. Two daughters: one dark, one light; one to offer comfort and consolation, the other to charm and delight. But something is not right in this Puerto Rican family. Coming of age when American influence threatens to dilute the island_s traditional Spanish customs as well as to harm, perhaps irreparably, its fragile ecology, Consuelo watches her family and culture being torn asunder-much like the island itself.

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Everyone should read this book...........2007-04-10

This book is beautifully written and engrosses you in the story as if you WERE Consuelo. The bond between the sisters in this story is incredible, as is the universal of growing up, becoming a woman and emotionally moving away from one's parents. Without giving away the story, this is a must read, and is one of the most incredible books I have read in many, many years.

Sad but triumphant.......2006-10-31

Consuelo has always been the responsible one, the one who takes care of her little sister, Mili. Mili is the pretty one, the vivacious one, but she also tends to wander off or to get lost in her own head. As a child these traits were charming, but as she grows into a young woman they become more worrisome, until the family is forced to confront the fact that Mili is mentally ill.

This is a great story of how mental illness in a family affects every member, and how a child who isn't sick is often shuffled to the side. I like that this book acknowledged that fact, while not going too over the top with Consuelo's character. Her rebellions were relatively small and harmless and she never stopped loving her sister throughout her ordeal.

I didn't like the ending; I felt as though the author took the easy way out instead of trying to figure out what the next step in this family's saga would be. However, she did give plenty of advance notice that it was coming, so at least I was not caught completely off guard by the end.

A good read, especially for young people.......2005-08-29

The Meaning of Consuelo is not only well-written and vivid, the author manages to weave in so many things into a relatively short book. The book deals with coming of age for a young girl, a family's attempt to deal with mental illness, the difficulty of modernization, sexual identity both for heterosexuals and homosexuals, how society treats difference, and wrap it all up in the richness of Puerto Rican culture. A great book for students.

Consuelo's quest for independence.......2005-04-15

Spanning the growing up years of Consuelo and ending when she is sixteen, this novel is a coming of age story about a young girl finding out who she wants to be. She sheds her family's and her culture's attitudes about gender roles. Consuelo grows up in Puerto Rico with a progressive father and traditional mother, the older daughter whose role is to watch over her younger sister, Mili, who is the more beautiful and unfortunately, the more imbalanced. As Mili grows older, she slips into mental illness, and Consuelo struggles to care for her and her eroding family. In the end Consuelo must leave Puerto Rico for New York in order to become her own person. (H) Patient readers will enjoy the novel's complex plots and the story of Consuelo's quest for independence.

Great coming-of-age story set in Puerto Rico circa 1950's.......2004-05-04

Consuelo resides with her parents and younger sister in a rented house on the periphery of San Juan, Puerto Rico during the 1950's. During this time period Puerto Rico is undergoing dramatic social and economic changes as the island is continually being Americanized. This rift is mirrored in Consuelo's household as her parents and relatives are split between welcoming modern American products and holding on to uniqueness of Puerto Rican history and culture. Her neighborhood, or pueblo, is filled with gossipy older woman who fail to allow anything to pass their gaze. What's worse, Consuelo's mother has an overbearing personality and is a bit nosey in her own rights. Her aunts and grandmother are a continued source of strength, comfort, and guidance to their family.

As Consuelo transforms into a senorita she begins to realize that the individuals who are closest to her are becoming a mystery. Her cousin and best friend Patricio all of a sudden reverts into his own world and stops attending school. There are concerning rumors circulating about his relationship with the pueblo's notorious cross-dresser. In addition, Consuelo's younger sister is slowing adopting curious and strange behaviors that include developing a language of her own. There is little solace or comfort with her parents as her mother suspects her father of having an affair with a woman at work. Nothing is at it seems.

THE MEANING OF CONSUELO is filled with frank and sorrowful details of how one girl's transformation to become a woman is burdened without being melodramatic or overdramatic. Judith Ortiz Cofer's prose is sprinkled with colorful Spanish words that add texture to this narrative. I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to others who enjoy multicultural themes or coming-of-age stories.

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Calling names: Judith Ortiz Cofer's new novel searches for the truth.: An article from: Semana

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on December 7, 2003. The length of the article is 1227 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Calling names: Judith Ortiz Cofer's new novel searches for the truth.
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 7, 2003
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 9 Issue: 562 Page: S2(1)

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The Meaning of Consuelo: A Novel (Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. Winner (Awards))

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The Meaning of Consuelo: A Novel (Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. Winner (Awards))
Judith Ortiz Cofer
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