Free Atoms, Clusters, and Nanoscale Particles

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This book presents coherent and systematic coverage of the broad and dynamic field of free atom and cluster atom chemistry. The text provides a comprehensive overview of the current literature and describes the mostimportant experimental techniques developed since 1980 including bimetallic clusters/catalysts, carbon clusters (fullerenes) and trapped single atoms. Metal atoms, clusters, and particles are covered in sequence with the Periodic Table.

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Revised and updated in accordance with modern taxonomic proposals, this edition offers a well-documented, logical and clear explanation of the structure and classification of fungi along with an introduction to physiological, biochemical, genetic and ecological data. The taxonomic approach provides a framework with predictive value. Therefore, the discussions of the numerous activities of fungi that directly or indirectly impact other living things, including humans, are discussed in the context of their close relatives. Contains scores of illustrations, life cycle drawings, tables and new photographs.

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classic text but no bargain.......2006-10-07

This is an excellent introduction to the fungi, however the cost is extremely prohibitive. The coverage is good, and its strong points are in morphological description and taxonomy. It is less impressive in molecular aspects of mycology. Given the high price of this volume, I highly recommend checking it out from a library to see if it meets your needs and expectations before deciding to purchase. And keep in mind that there are more affordably priced alternative pathways to introduce you to the fungi, such as The Fifth Kingdom by Kendrick.

Excellent reference text for fungi.......2001-10-12

The text is a good introduction to fungi with several excellent black and white pictures and illustrations. The text also contains an extensive glossary of mycological terms. However, as other reviewers have indicated, the text appears to be written for people with at least a general biology background. As a microbiologist, I find this book to be a perfect reference for fungi.

A classic introduction with a focus on plant pathology........2000-09-15

Last month I began browsing my 1962 edition of Introductory Mycology. Lo and behold I read through the whole book over a weekend. This book was our bible for the Mycology 100 course in grad school. I was noticing how good the narrative and drawings were in this classic. The book is not a glitzy tome so common in textbooks today. Each class of fungi is dealt with separately and there are extensive references at the end of each chapter. Of course because of the date of my edition some of the references are dated. However, the basic science here is solid and presented in a pedagogical manner. The chapter on class Basidiomycetes deserves special mention. The basidium development narrative is just superb. If you have an interest in fungi and want to delve deeper into this important living group then get this book. It will serve you well for years to come just as it has done for me.

More intermediate than introductory Micology.......2000-07-21

This textbook is designed and geared towards individuals with already a basic understanding of fungi. Unlike the title, one should be acquinted with basic terminology so that the reading is more instructive and helpful. Once a basic understanding is established, this book can be a great aid when exploring the world of fungi either scientifically or for leisure purposes only. The figures are very useful and the book is well organized and easy to follow.

Introductory Microbiology: An Inquiry-Based Laboratory Manual

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Introductory Microbiology: An Inquiry-Based Laboratory Manual
Ijeoma Otigbuo , and Janice Keyser
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Introductory Microbiology (Studies in Biology)

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Introductory Microbiology (Studies in Biology)
J. Heritage , E. G. V. Evans , and R. A. Killington
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The authors present a basic and accessible introduction to the world of microbiology. In the first section, "Microbial Structure and Mode of Life," the structure and functioning of fungi, bacteria, and viruses are discussed (with particular attention paid to the description and discussion of their reproduction and nutrition). The second section, "Handling Microbes," introduces the methods used to culture, control, and study these organisms in the laboratory. The final section covers the "Isolation, Classification and Identification of Microbes." This book will be suitable as a basic text for undergraduate students of microbiology

Clinical Immunology: An Introductory Text (Vademecum) (Vademecum)

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Clinical Immunology: An Introductory Text (Vademecum) (Vademecum)
Reginald M. Gorczynski , and Jacqueline Stanley
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This is a concise text in immunology for medical students. It covers cellular, humoral and clinical immunology. Each chapter begins with a definition of objectives followed by clearly illustrated descriptions of immunologic mechanisms. The clinical implications of the information in each chapter are addressed, and the chapters end with multiple choice questions. The chapters devoted to clinical immunology conclude with three or four cases and questions and answers designed to "walk" students through the cases in order to make a diagnosis.

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Keep Looking!.......2000-07-27

As a medical student at St. George's University, I was required to buy a copy of this textbook. At first, I enjoyed this rather basic introduction to immunology. But after perusing through several other immuno texts, I would suggest that medical students do not purchase this book. I say this for several reasons.

First, there are numerous fundamental mistakes which suggest sloppy editing and frustrate the reader a great deal (at least this reader). Furthermore, these mistakes are often contradicted in other locations by the correct text entries, adding to the frustration. I finally had to use the Abbas immuno text as a cross-reference to everything I read in the Gorczynski/Stanley book.

The second reason to stay clear of this book is that there are already many top-notch textbooks on the topic which have been professionally written and edited with high-quality figures. I agree with the previous reviewer that the compact nature and wire binding do provide some utility. But they are not worth the overall hassle and the garage-style printing/illustration quality. I would suggest any of the following alternatives: Abbas(ISDN 0721682332), Janeway (0815332173) or Levinson (0838562876).

Third, this book is extremely repetitive. The authors defend this approach as a technique to stress the fundamental concepts. I don't know about other students, but I found this approach demeaning and uninspiring. I want a text to show me the wonders of immunology, not treat me like an elementary school kid learning multiplication tables.

In summary, if you want a superficial, repetitive notion of immunology that will sit easily on your lab bench, then this "textbook" is for you. If you are required to buy this text, as I was, I would highly recommend purchasing another book in order to supplement your learning.

Hold on a second..........2000-06-13

This text, like most first edition books, contains numerous errors, defects in organization, and is in much need of revision. In addition, the index is grossly incomplete, making it difficult to find information. Some of the diagrams are helpful, however, they can, in their entirety, be found in other immunology texts, like the Lange Review Series Immuno/Micro text (0-8385-6287-6). Not the preferred introductory book for medical students, nor a bargain at ( ).

COMPREHENSIVE TEXT IN CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY.......2000-04-17

The science of Immunology has become enormously complex in its detail. This book thus assists in the training of Clinical Immunologist's navigating them through the detail; the book provides clear explanations and works through problem situations with relevant case studies. The book is comprehensive and will be very useful also as a post graduation reference manual. I strongly recommend the book to all students of the subject.

Immunology Book for Researchers and Physicians!.......2000-03-04

In the increasingly integrative environment of the biological sciences, "Clinical Immunology" serves as a handy resource for researchers as well as physicians. It provides the novice with a clearly written elaboration of the language, the concepts and functions of the immune system. It is one of the most frequently used reference texts in my library.

5Star Readable and Usable Immunology Text!.......2000-02-17

Clinical Immunology by Gorczynski and Stanley contains a wealth of information in a concise and manageable format. Although the main thrust of the book is clinical immunology, the basic mechanisms which underly the clinical phenomena are very-well described in a clear, easy-to-read style. There are numerous diagrams throughout the text, and the concept map style of using "linking phrases" in the diagrams makes them much clearer than is found in most immunology texts. The summaries, discussions and quizes at the end of the chapters also help to make this book both readable and useful. Finally, the book is small enough to be stowed easily in a backpack - its spiral binding allows it to be laid it flat, so that the eager student can devour its contents, eat lunch and take notes all at the same time!

Essential Clinical Microbiology: An Introductory Text (Wiley Medical Publication)

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Essential Clinical Microbiology: An Introductory Text (Wiley Medical Publication)
E. M. Cooke , and G. L. Gibson
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Introductory Microbiology
Fred Ross
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Introductory Microbiology
Julia Levy
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Introductory Microbiology
Purshotam Kaushik
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Introductory Microbiology
Trevor Gross , Jane Faull , Steve Ketteridge , and Derek Springham
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Introductory Microbiology and Microbiology in Action 2 volume set (paperback)

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Introductory Microbiology and Microbiology in Action 2 volume set (paperback)
John Heritage , Glyn Evans , and R. A. Killington
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Microbes play an important role in our everyday lives. As agents of infectious diseases they cause untold human misery, yet their beneficial activities are manifold, ranging from the natural cycling of chemical elements through to the production of food, beverages and pharmaceuticals. Introductory Microbiology is a basic and accessible introduction to the world of microbiology. It covers the structure and functioning of microbes as well as the methods used to culture, control, identify and study them. In Microbiology in Action, the authors provide a clear and accessible account of the interactions between microbes, their environment and other organisms, using examples of both beneficial and adverse activities. Now published as a two volume set, Introductory Microbiology and Microbiology in Action are essential reading for biological science and medical undergraduates, as well as being of interest to sixth form students and their teachers.

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The works of William Shakespeare are timelessand they are time-consuming. Too valuable to be passed over by todays younger generation, Shakespeares plays are, nonetheless, all too often avoided by students and teachers alike. Author Cass Foster, who has been involved in all aspects of theatre for over 35 years, has provided a solution. The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare series is an ideal alternative for those who lack the time to tackle the unabridged versions of the worlds most widely read playwright. Foster has condensed the Bards language, but has left the integrity of Shakespeares writings intact so that students can experience the thrill of his stories as well as the beauty of his prose. In addition, the author has provided footnotes explaining some of the more arcane words and phrases so that the reader can better understand and, therefore, enjoy the plays. This new series contains Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and Hamlet. Foster, is quick to point out that The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare series is intended to be merely a stepping stone in the study of Shakespeare, not a substitute for the original works. He urges readers, Go beyond the Sixty-Minute versions, using the appreciation and self-confidence you gained to go further. The more you read, the more you gain. An ideal companion piece, Shakespeare: To Teach or Not to Teach was co-authored by Foster and Lynn G. Johnson. This manual helps teachers prepare and present the teachings of Shakespeare from as early as second grade all the way through high school. Foster is the director of a theatre program in a small college in central Arizona and currently the fight choreographer for the Grand Canyon Shakespeare Festival. He has directed shows and staged fights at theatres and universities throughout the country.

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..."the Five Star Shakespeare Collection an incredible resource".......2007-06-13

As our Education Outreach department at Colorado Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to enlightening teachers and students (and the community at large) about Shakespeare's works--using a "hands-on" philosophy--I have found the Five Star Shakespeare Collection an incredible resource. Whenever teachers are looking for a truncated script, or help with "opening up Shakespeare" to their students, I refer them to you...(Five Star Publications - Arizona)

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"Why would anyone jump out a window with a saltshaker?" A good question, especially when the suicide victim is Pasha Ivanov, a Moscow physicist-turned-billionaire businessman--a "New Russian" poster boy, if ever there was one--with several homes, a leggy 20-year-old girlfriend ("the kind [of blonde] who could summon the attention of a breeze"), and every reason to be contented in his middle age. So, wonders Senior Investigator Arkady Renko, in Martin Cruz Smith's Wolves Eat Dogs, what provoked Ivanov to take a header from his stylish 10th-floor apartment? And how does it relate to the shaker clutched in his dead hand or the hillock of table salt found on his closet floor?

Renko, introduced in Smith's 1981 bestseller, Gorky Park, is a cop well out of sync with rapidly changing Russian society, "a difficult investigator, a holdover from the Soviet era, a man on the skids" whose determination to do more than go through the motions of criminal inquiries inevitably exasperates his superiors. Thus, when this saturnine detective declines to accept the verdict that Ivanov did himself in--who peppered that salt around the capitalist's premises, Renko still wants to know, and what about rumors of a security breach at Ivanov's apartment building?--he is exiled to the Ukrainian Zone of Exclusion, the "radioactive wasteland" surrounding Chernobyl, site of a notorious 1986 nuclear disaster and the place where, only a week after Ivanov's demise, his company's senior vice-president is found with his throat slit. There, among cynical scientists, entrepreneurial scavengers, and predators both two- and four-legged--an exclusive coterie of the rejected--Renko chews over the crimes on his plate. Unfortunately, the dosimeter that warns him of radiation exposure at Chernobyl does not also protect him from a pair of malevolent brothers, or a "damaged" woman doctor offering him mutually assured disappointment.

Smith has a keen eye for the comical quirks of modern-day Russia--its chaotic roadways, voracious appetite for post-communist luxuries, and evolving ethics ("Russians used to kill for women or power, real reasons. Now they kill for money"). And this story's bleakly beautiful Ukrainian backdrop nicely complements the desperate hope of Renko's task. Still, the greatest strength of Wolves Eat Dogs (Smith's fifth series installment, after Havana Bay) is its characters, especially Arkady Renko, who despite his lugubrious nature continues to show a heart as expansive and unfathomable as the Siberia steppe. --J. Kingston Pierce

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In his groundbreaking Gorky Park, Martin Cruz Smith created an iconic detective of contemporary fiction. Quietly subversive, brilliantly analytical, and haunted by melancholy, Arkady Renko survived, barely, the journey from the Soviet Union to the New Russia, only to find his transformed nation just as obsessed with corruption and brutality as was the old Communist dictatorship.

In Wolves Eat Dogs, Renko returns for his most enigmatic and baffling case: the death of one of Russia's new billionaires, which leads him to Chernobyl and the Zone of Exclusion -- closed to the world since 1986's nuclear disaster. It is still aglow with radioactivity, now inhabited only by the militia, shady scavengers, a few reckless scientists, and some elderly peasants who refuse to relocate. Renko's journey to this ghostly netherworld, the crimes he uncovers there, and the secrets they reveal about the New Russia make for an unforgettable adventure.

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"Arkady Renko returns for his most enigmatic and baffling case: the death of one of Russia's new billionaires, which leads him to the Zone of Exclusion -- Chernobyl, and the surrounding areas closed to the world since the nuclear disaster of 1986. In his groundbreaking Gorky Park, Martin Cruz Smith created one of the iconic detectives of contemporary fiction, Arkady Renko. Cynical, quietly subversive, brilliantly analytical and haunted by melancholy, Renko has survived, barely, the journey from the Soviet Union to the New Russia, only to find his transformed nation just as obsessed with secrecy, corruption and brutality as was the old Communist dictatorship. In Wolves Eat Dogs, Renko enters the privileged world of Russia's new billionaire class. The grandest of them all, a self-made powerhouse named Pasha Ivanov, has apparently leapt to his death from the palatial splendor of his posh, ultra-modern Moscow condominium. While there are no signs pointing to homicide, there is one troubling and puzzling bit of evidence: in Ivanov's bedroom closet, there's a mountain of salt. Ivanov's demise ultimately leads Renko to Chernobyl and its environs. (No one knows how many deaths resulted from the explosion in Reactor Number 4. The official government figure is just 41, though many experts estimate that the toll was really a half million or more.) It is a ghostly world, still aglow with radioactivity, now inhabited only by the militia, shady scavengers, a few reckless scientists, and some elderly Ukrainian peasants who would rather ignore the Geiger counters than relocate. Renko's journey to this netherworld, the crimes he uncovers there and the secrets they reveal about the New Russia, make for a tense, unforgettable page-turning adventure. Each of Martin Cruz Smith's novels is a ticket to an unknown world. Wolves Eat Dogs is Smith's most harrowing trip yet. "

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Terribly mediocre.......2007-08-04

This novel seems so rushed and half-hearted. It doesn't come close to the early Trilogy of Renko novels. Character relationships seem undefined and unbelievable; the use of a mute child for Renko to talk to as a source of exposition seems amateurish; Renko initiates another sexual encounter but this time there's no connection or passion; the plot and climax aren't nearly as powerful as they should be, it left me with one of those "THAT was it?" feelings. Renko's antagonists clearly state their intentions to slow him down over and over again and in ways that are far too obvious; where did the subtlety go in Cruz Smith's writing? Maybe Renko should have been left alone after Red Square.

In a World of Change, One Constant...........2007-06-24

Russian Senior Investigator Arkady Renko returns to action in Martin Cruz Smith's excellent "Wolves Eat Dogs", a murder mystery wrapped around the New Russia and the sins of the old Russia.

New Russian billionaire Pasha Ivanov commits suicide by leaping from the tenth floor window of his highly secure Moscow apartment. The case is an open-and-shut suicide for everyone but Renko, who patiently scratches at a few anomalies in the case and slowly uncovers a more complicated explanation for Ivanov's death. Renko persists in his investigation despite his boss's warnings. By way of punishment, he is exiled to the Ukraine to investigate the death under mysterious circumstances of Ivanov's business partner in the Zone of Exclusion, the radioactive restricted area around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Martin Cruz Smith creates a fascinating world in the Zone of Exclusion, as different from Moscow as the backside of the Moon, and nearly as desolate. The Zone is inhabited by a few militia, a few scientists, a few scavengers, and the last of the original inhabitants who have refused to relocate. Renko encounters a confusing array of friends, enemies, and seeming neutrals, and navigates a bewildering thicket of clues in search of the truth about the two murders. Along the way, he develops relationships with a female scientist and with an abandoned boy that may offer clues to the present mystery and the possibility of some redemption for the lonely but dutiful investigator.

Martin Cruz Smith fans will enjoy the challenging, multi-faceted plot of this novel, one that is not resolved until the final page. Arkady Renko fans will enjoy another opportunity to cheer on their uniquely Russian hero, a stubbornly honest and conscientious investigator in a corrupt and cynical Russia.

Baba Yaga Has A Long Blue Nose.......2007-06-17

Martin Cruz Smith is a former journalist and magazine editor. "Red Square" is his fifth novel - a series that began with "Gorky Park" - to feature Arkady Renko and was first published in 2004.

Renko, the hero, works as an Investigator with Moscow's militia - more or less the standard police force - and has something of a chequered career. Never a truly 'practising' member of the Party, Renko hasn't always been thought highly of by those in authority. He has always wanted to catch the people responsible for the crimes he's investigating, regardless of the 'political' consequences - as a result of this, he was once dismissed from the Party for a lack of 'political reliability' and sentenced to a life in Siberia. He has been rehabilitated for several years now, though he always remained something of a disappointment to his father - a very famous ex-General. His father has been dead for some time, something Arkady never seemed too bothereed about. However, he hasn't yet entirely gotten over the death of his wife, Irina.

Pasha Ivanov was one of the 'new' Russia's most successful businessmen - President of NoviRus and worth an absolute fortune. However, the businessman has - it would appear - jumped to his death through his apartment window. The book opens in the apartment, with Arkady peering through the window towards the corpse on the pavement. Among those also present are Prosecutor Zurin (Arkady's boss), Bobby Hoffman (Ivanov's American assistant) and Lev Timofeyev - an old friend of Ivanov's and a Senior Vice-President at NoviRus. The pair had studied together at the Institute, and were two particular favourites of the noted Academican Gerasimov. Zurin is happy to write it off as suicide, and there is little - other than, possibly, a large pile of salt in the closet - to make Renko think anyone else was involved. At Hoffman's insistence, Arkady keeps looking into it though - something that doesn't make him very popular with neither Zurin, nor Colonel Ozhogin - Head of Security at NoviRus. Naturally, when the pile of salt in Ivanov's closet turns out to be radioactive and Timofeyev turns up murdered in Chernobyl, it's Arkady sent to investigate.

I've really enjoyed the Renko books to date - though, after a brief trip to Cuba for "Havana Bay", I'm glad to see the action taking place a little closer to home. The introduction of Zhenya - an eleven year old boy who lives at one of Moscow's shelters - was an interesting one. Arkady occasionally spends a free day with the boy, who seems to have some difficulty relating to people. I'm hoping, though, their relationship will continue in later books.

Good old Renko.......2007-04-30

The author has done a great job of creating and sustaining Arkady Renko, an alternately cynical and idealistic Russian investigator who gets caught, time and again, in the dark side of life. It's funny that a common element in the Renko books is that every character around him seems to dislike or distrust him, for he seems eminently likable to me.

It had been a while since I'd read the last Renko novel and I feared the latest installment would disappoint. Though Wolves Eat Dogs begins slowly and the characters were at times confusing (is there any good guy here?), eventually the tension grew until it became a real page turner. The bits with Zhenya, an orphan boy Renko unwillingly befriends, and the many little zinger comments about modern Russian life are particularly fun and thought provoking. A good modern crime novel, good continuation of the series, with interesting insights into the history of Chernobyl.

Renko - Great as always.......2007-04-11

Martin Cruz Smith create, years ago, one of the best detectives in history.
Renko is a original caracther,wise and human and his diference is the russian "ethos". Smith caught the russian soul in Renko, so vivid, that we almost believe that he exist.
Renko is a good friend of mine, a very close one. I have miss his absence since his last adventure "Havana".

Martin, please, write another one Renko adventure as fast you can and tank you for the great times I have spent with Arkasha. I had all Renko Book in english and except this in portuguese. Try one people,you will enjoy.

El Tiempo De Los Lobos / Wolves Eat Dogs

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El Tiempo De Los Lobos / Wolves Eat Dogs
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Martin Cruz Smith
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Martin Cruz Smith
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