Chitin and Chitinases (Experientia Supplementum)
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    Chitin and Chitinases (Experientia Supplementum)

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    ASIN: 3764358157

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    Chitin is the most abundant nitrogen-bearing organic compound found in nature: it is a common constituent of insect exoskeletons, shells of crustaceans and fungal cell walls. After a short presentation of this polysaccharide in the environment, the first part of this work is devoted to chitin biosynthesis in vitro and in vivo. The second part discusses biochemical, structural and evolutionary aspects concerning chitinases. The third part of the book is devoted to chitosan, an important chitin derivative, which occurs in the composition of threads, fibres, films and gels.
    Chitin in Nature and Technology
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      Chitin in Nature and Technology

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      Chitin, Chitosan, and Related Enzymes
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        Chitin, Chitosan, and Related Enzymes

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        Material Science of Chitin and Chitosan
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          Material Science of Chitin and Chitosan

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          Chitin and chitosan are one of the most important key materials in the 21st century. They have multifunctional properties with applications in the pharmaceutical sciences, environmental problem-solving area (such as water-cleaning) to fibres, films and hydrogels, in cosmetics industry, food additives and as agricultural materials.

          The most active authors in the field summarize the basics and applications of chitin and chitosan keeping in mind their importance in the science and technology in the 21st century.

          Applications of Chitan and Chitosan
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            Applications of Chitan and Chitosan

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            The main driving force behind the development of new applications for chitin and its derivative chitosan lies with the fact that these polysaccharides represent a renewable source of natural biodegradable polymers. Since chitin is the second most abundant natural polymer, academic as well as industrial scientists are faced with a great challenge to find new and practical applications for this material. This book provides an examination of the state of the art, and discusses new applications as well as potential products. Applications of Chitin and Chitosan deals almost exclusively with applications. Previous books in the field have devoted less than 30% of their material to commercial or medical uses. In the past thirty years, substantial progress has been made on fundamental and applied research in chitosan technology. One of the driving forces behind this rapid development has been the decrease in the supply of natural resources. At the same time there has been an increased realization that there are abundant alternative bioresources. Two factors-economics and versatility-have also stimulated interest in chitosan's utilization in various fields. Chitin and chitosan derivatives have applications in fields that range from fertilizers to pharmaceuticals. Chitosan is no longer just a waste by-product from the seafood processing industry. This material is now being utilized by industry to solve problems and to improve existing products, as well as to create new ones. Applications of Chitin and Chitosan is illustrated with over 100 photos, charts, graphs and figures and more than 40 tables. Applications of Chitin and Chitosan will be of interest to industrial personnel involved in bioprocessing as well as bioengineering students, specialists in the biomedical and biopharmaceutical industry, biochemists, food engineers, environmentalists, and microbiologists and biologists who specialize in chitosan technology. Publication: Fall 1996.

            Biomass, Part B: Legnin, Pectin, and Chitin, Volume 161: Volume 161: Biomass Part B (Methods in Enzymology)
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              The critically acclaimed laboratory standard, Methods in Enzymology, is one of the most highly respected publications in the field of biochemistry. Since 1955, each volume has been eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. The series contains much material still relevant today - truly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of life sciences.
              Chitin and Benzoylphenyl Ureas (Series Entomologica)
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                Chitin and chitin derivatives: An annotated bibliography of selected publications from 1965 through 1971 (Report)
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                  Ernst R Pariser
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                  Chitin and Chitosan: An Expanding Range of Markets Await Exploitation, 3rd Edition
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                    This completely revised 3rd edition gives corporate executives and R&D managers an in-depth information source on this technology, and helps them pinpoint opportunities for commercialization. Chitin, a biopolymer that can be easily extracted from shellfish wastes, promises to open up new opportunities in industries as diverse as healthcare, cosmetics, textiles and water treatment. This in-depth report includes profiles of more than 50 leading government, university, and company laboratories that are active in developing applications for chitin, chitosan, and their derivatives-what they are working on, what they have accomplished, and opportunities for technology transfer.
                    Chitin Handbook
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                      Riccardo Muzzarelli
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                      I See a Silo!
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                        Barry C. LaBov
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                        I See a Silo!, is seen through the eyes of a little girl, Lizzie, who discovers the barriers that keep organizations from succeeding. Through her we learn how to identify business silos that keep people from focusing on what matters most: the customer, relationships, growth, sales, morale and passion. An inspiring view of what can happen when companies work together, I See a Silo! discusses how a company can experience outstanding growth,improved morale and increased profits and productivity by identifying and tearing down the divisions or silos that have been created.

                        Women in War and Resistance: Selected Biographies of Soviet Women Soldiers
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                        Women in War and Resistance: Selected Biographies of Soviet Women Soldiers
                        Kazimiera J. Cottam
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                        Together with the other books of the series provides the hitherto missing human dimension of the War on the Eastern Front. In addition to analyzing Soviet women combatants' contributions to World War II effort, the books offer substantial detail and commentary on the state of the Red Army throughout its development, the essential social context within which it evolved, and the course of its military operations. The series provide new valuable insights on the Red Army and Soviet State in general, and on the human condition in the Soviet Union in particular. The books are intended for both academic and general readers interested in Russia's history and politics, and their impact on the modern world at large.

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                        5 out of 5 stars Definitely the standard work on the subject........2002-05-05

                        The first thing that struck me about this book was that it was obviously a labor of love. Professor Cottam has been researching this topic for years, meeting in person many of the heroic women whose stories she recounts in the pages of _Women in War and Resistance_. Almost none of the material contained within the book comes from any recent interviews, though. Rather, it is the product of extensive compiling and translation of Soviet records and publications. The result is a very polished and professional study of a side of the WWII Russian Front that I knew about but had never seriously delved into.

                        I consider myself fairly well read when it comes to the Soviet military, but right from the first few pages I discovered that my "knowledge" of Soviet women combatants was based on typical Western misconceptions. It was neither the shortage of manpower or the desire to make a propaganda statement that brought Soviet women into combat roles. Instead, it was their sheer determination to take part in the defense of the Motherland and the consistent proving of their combat mettle that accounts for women being welcomed (despite considerable skepticism) into the ranks of the Red Army.

                        Most of the women whose stories were selected for inclusion in this book are recipients of the coveted Hero of the Soviet Union (HSU) award. This prestigious list includes women from all combat services, but the majority are either Red Air Force pilots or participants in the Soviet resistance.

                        Almost all Soviet women pilots seemed to have been inspired by a trio of female aviation pioneers named Valentina Grizodubova, Polina Osipenko and Marina Raskova. These three women became as famous in the Soviet Union during the 1930's as Amelia Erhardt was in the West. Grizodubova went on to command a regiment consisting of all men, the only instance of this ever happening, while Raskova formed the first women's regiments and commanded one of them until her death in January of 1943 (Osipenko died in a plane crash before the war). In what seems very unusual to an American reader, bomber/ground attack pilots received much more recognition than fighter pilots. In fact, the only Soviet woman fighter pilot to be named as a Hero of the Soviet Union was Lidya Litvyak, who was awarded the honor posthumously in 1990, nearly 50 years after having been killed in action in August of 1943.

                        Whenever I was reading through the bios of the women of the Red Army and Air Force, I was glad to learn that many of these heroines lived long and healthy lives after the war and that a good number of them were still alive as of the late 1990s. Then I got to the stories of Soviet Resistance fighters... In their cases, the survivors can be counted on one hand. All the previous stories had been of women who risked their lives fighting the Nazis; all the following were about women who almost invariably sacrificed theirs for the same cause. Some died under torture by the Nazis or their collaborators while others fought to the last bullet against suicidal odds. Very, very few lived to see the invader driven out of their homeland. In many ways, their stories are the most profound.

                        Two other groups of Soviet women combatants were also included. The first were recipients of the Order of Glory, 1st Class. This award was reserved exclusively for privates, NCOs, and (in the case of the air force) junior lieutenants. It was actually awarded far less often than the Hero of the Soviet Union medal. Only four women received this very rare award for frontline service.

                        The stories of four female veterans of the Russian Civil War (1918-22) finish up the book. This conflict, not widely written about in the West, is of particular interest to me. I especially enjoyed the bio of "Zemlyachka." Her name appeared briefly in other accounts I had read as someone particularly feared and detested by the counter-revolutionary "White" armies. It was good to finally read a more favorable account of her wartime service. 20 years before Hitler's invasion, "Zemlyachka" and the other three Bolshevik fighters whose stories are told here took part in an epic struggle against a homegrown Russian fascist movement whose victory would have dramatically altered the course of all that was to follow.

                        Professor Cottam has written a great book that will interest readers of both Soviet and military history as well as those seeking a historical perspective on the current debate regarding women in combat. She has also put together three other books containing both first- and third-person accounts of Soviet women in wartime. If you have even a slight interest in the subject, _Women in War and Resistance_ is a must.

                        5 out of 5 stars Women in War and Resistance.......2001-06-24

                        The face of war maybe is not a woman's face, but women have endured the hardships, the horrors and the casualties of war (and sometime the direct combat experience) since the dawn of humanity. However, what happened during the Soviet-German conflict was literally unprecedented: nearly one million of women of all ages and varied ethnical origin joined the Red Army in its titanic struggle against the invading German Army - and fought until the end in May 1945. It was an extraordinary situation, born out of a series of complex premises, and it's still an aspect of this multi-faced conflict not widely know with the large audience (that still relay on third hand clichés popularised by movies and the The personal stories of these women will remain, at large, unknown. Now, thanks to the patient work of Prof. K.J. Cottam, one of the foremost experts in the field, here's a collection of 100 mini-biographies of women who participated to the war, and received the title of Hero of Soviet Union (the SU rough equivalent of German "Pour Le Merite"). Being an original work entirely based on the rigorous research of archival material (plus, in some instance, interviews with some of the book protagonist) it's a great advance for our knowledge of this topic.

                        The origin, motivations, role and eventual fate of these women were mixed. Some piloted PO-2 biplanes on night bombing strikes (something I wouldn't wish for my worst enemy), and some flew deadly Yak-1 in bitter dog-fighting. Some drove T-34 battle tanks built with their own money, and some, in the role of snipers, killed scores of enemy officers with frightening efficiency. Many did medical duties, often being killed while protecting their wounded comrades. And many more fought the obscure, hard and ambiguous battles of partisan warfare and underground resistance, often paying with torture and death their choice. Also, if many of the women portrayed in this collection were perfectly integrated in the Soviet system, many others where considered "unreliable" by the Communists authorities, and where awarded only decades after the end of the war, if not when the Soviet State collapsed. And also, if some survived war's hazards died of old age or is still living in post-Soviet Russia, many of them died during the war or - because of wartime toils - just afterwards.

                        It's difficult, if not impossible to find a common denominator for the characters included in Cottam's volume. While it's evident that a lot of these women joined the fight out of the desire to help their country, others found this as a way toward independence, emancipation and adventure. Prof. Cottam thesis is that - contrarily to the common view held in the West - their chance to see the frontline wasn't part of a organic Communist view of the women's role in the Army. Instead, military resistance to the "acquisition" of female personnel for combat duty was often overcome by personal lobbying to the higher authorities, and a skilful mix of stubbornness, determination and pre-war technical skills (many pilots belonged to air club, and many of the snipers had a past on sport or hunting). It must be noted also that women's presence in the Red Army declined markedly after V-E Day. While all this is probably true, it true also that the Soviet system made much of women's presence in the military machine, and the same presence couldn't have been possible without the presence of a political system bent (at least in theory) on giving social equity. The same Prof. Cottam admit that the Soviet women soldiers experience didn't came simply out of the desperate need for relatively skilled personnel to be thrown into the battlefield meat grinder (or worse, as some latter day bigot insinuates, because of the need for female companionship in the barracks). On the contrary, it can be seen as a real movement generating into different strata of the Russian society, partly because of the war conditions, but also because the terrain was fertile for such experiment. And the high percentage of decorated women, their often-extraordinary deeds, and the fact that many of the decorations came posthumously, testifies to the contribution they did to the war effort.

                        This is a book that deserves to be read and discussed, not least because of Prof. Cottam skill, authority and method. It could have been easy for her to trivialise, simplify or sentimentalise the matter just make it appetising to a wider audience. In an age of pseudo histo-journalism mainly based on recycled secondary sources, she worked for years on the real thing - archival documents or stories published contemporarily to the facts. "Women in War and Resistance" is the welcome product of this effort.

                        5 out of 5 stars An Eye-Opener! Fascinating tales of heroism.......2001-06-22

                        As the author points out in her introduction, contrary to persistent myth, the women in the USSR were NOT privileged nor offered traditionally masculine employment opportunities on a golden platter. They were certainly not welcome in the military. The sacrifices and feats of these women figher pilots, tankers, snipers, naval commandoes, spies, and medical personnel are all the more impressive. K.J. Cottam presents these hero tales without the gloss of the familiar Soviet propaganda. She has consulted diaries, combat reports where available, military histories and conducted many interviews with survivors and their families.

                        I was attracted to this title because of my interest in the Russo-German war. I wanted to read about the contributions of women and was wary of the usual Soviet ballyhoo about their valorous decorated women and how the Soviet system inspired and rewarded their dedication. True, many of the women described in these pages were dedicated, as was inevitable under the Hammer and Sickle (and in the face of German brutality). However this book makes clear that their impressive and tragic sacrifices were on behalf their families and to prove their value to their homeland. They were dedicated professionals, not crusaders.

                        I was not disappointed. A fascinating, relatively unknown and important story, well told. I commend Dr. Cottam for presenting this excellent cross-section of Russian women at war.

                        5 out of 5 stars Really cool history.......2001-06-18

                        I really enjoyed reading this account of women during wartime. Ms. Cottam interviewed both surviving veterans and the families of the deceased... it took her 20 years! Her time was well spent. I was fascinated by these stories of courageous women from such diverse backgrounds: over a third are Ukrainian, another third are Russian and Bellarussian, and the rest are from all over the former Soviet Union--Uzbekistan, Balkans, Siberia. A lot of these women suffered at the hands of Stalin both before and after the war. These women fought bravely for their people, not for Stalin. One of my ancestors is one of only two recognized female combat veterans from the American Revolution, so I am always interested in reading what drives women to fight in a war. I will share these girls' stories with my own daughter. These women are an inspiration.

                        5 out of 5 stars Heroes of the Soviet Union.......2000-04-11

                        I enjoyed the mini biographies of 100 female recipients of their country's highest individual's military honor -- Hero of the Soviet Union. Most of these heroines were average Russian teens and young women; all volunteered during their homeland's hour of need. Frequently undertrained and poorly-equipped, they acquitted themselves well, proving their dedication and willingness to sacrifice. As is the case with many of their male counterparts, a large percentage of these Geroini were decorated posthumously. Of the ones who survived the War, many are now gone. I hope K.J. Cottam's books and translated memoirs will reach a large audience, that these women's memories will continue to receive the recognition they deserve.

                        A Debt Repaid
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                          Curtis Benton
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                          As the author sought to give sight to physically blind eyes, he attempted to relieve spiritual blindness by the light of God's love and Word. This book describes how he learned to be a doctor and how he has attempted to repay those who helped him.
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                            Robert A. Fasnella
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                            Orphaned at 39: A Story of Parents, Aging and a Debt Repaid
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                            Orphaned at 39: A Story of Parents, Aging and a Debt Repaid
                            Jonathon David Eide
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                            5 out of 5 stars Makes you think.......2004-11-12

                            I just loved reading Orphaned at 39. It made me think about my parents evolving health situation. Their health is steadily changing, mostly in a negative way, as they age. In the coming years, what will that mean for them? And what will that mean for me?

                            This marvelous book helped me to answer many of the questions that adult children will face as their parents become aged and require some level of adult care. It also assisted me with understanding that there are lots of resources available to people who need help, both the elderly and the care-givers.

                            I think everyone should read this book.


                            5 out of 5 stars A wonderful, and wonderfully written, story. .......2004-08-13

                            Orphaned at 39 was one of many books I read this summer (2004), but it was by far the most enjoyable read of them all.

                            The word "devotion" cannot come close to accurately defining the care a son provides for his father through the final months/years of his dad's life.

                            This story was well worth telling, and well worth reading.

                            5 out of 5 stars A call to arms for those in need of elder-care........2004-02-06

                            This is the finest book I have ever read about devotion to family. The Best! The father was lucky to have a son who cared so much.

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                            5 out of 5 stars Informative, yet a pleasurable story........2003-08-26

                            I found this book to be both informative, as well as a marvelous story of family, friends and unforeseen circumstances.

                            The help that this author offers to adult care-providers, in the form of his past experiences, is beyond equal. But what also makes the book so appealing to read is the thought and care that he gives to telling a pleasurable story of how normal life can quickly throw us a curveball - causing even the best laid long-term plans to be discarded in order to provide care for an ailing parent.

                            Bravo! Excellent offering about life, and the challenges that it often presents!

                            5 out of 5 stars Great Book for Extra Credit.......2003-07-15

                            I am going into the 8th grade. I receive extra credit for next school year by reading five books during the summer. One of the books that I chose for my summer reading program was Orphaned at 39 because I like to read true stories about people who do nice things for other people. I like to read books about people who do good works for society. I think that this author is a nice person. I like how he sacrificed his job and his wedding plans to take care of his dad. A lot of people don't do the right thing but Mr. Eide did. He inspired me to be a better person to my parents.
                            A debt repaid.: An article from: U.S. Kids
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                              A debt repaid.: An article from: U.S. Kids

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                              Title: A debt repaid.
                              Publication: U.S. Kids (Magazine/Journal)
                              Date: September 1, 2002
                              Publisher: Children's Better Health Institute
                              Volume: 15 Issue: 6 Page: 30(2)

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                              Revisiting "Avoiding Shareholder Gain When Reduced-Basis Loan Is Repaid." (response to The Tax Advisor, p. 322, May 1992): An article from: The Tax Adviser
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                                Revisiting "Avoiding Shareholder Gain When Reduced-Basis Loan Is Repaid." (response to The Tax Advisor, p. 322, May 1992): An article from: The Tax Adviser
                                Bertram E. Kessler
                                Manufacturer: American Institute of CPA's
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                                Release Date: 2005-07-28

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                                This digital document is an article from The Tax Adviser, published by American Institute of CPA's on August 1, 1992. The length of the article is 673 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.

                                From the supplier: An example of how to avoid taxation of gains on a shareholder loan uses 'Paul' as the sole owner of an S corporation 'New Leaf.' Paul loans and receives a note for $60,000 with its basis thereafter cut to $45,000 using a passthrough loss. If the loan is made as an adjustment to Paul's stock basis, then repayment in the form of a distribution of less than the stock basis is nontaxable to the stockholder. In addition, Paul can give the note to New Leaf and call it a contribution to capital, thereby having no income or gain to be taxed.

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                                Title: Revisiting "Avoiding Shareholder Gain When Reduced-Basis Loan Is Repaid." (response to The Tax Advisor, p. 322, May 1992)
                                Author: Bertram E. Kessler
                                Publication: The Tax Adviser (Magazine/Journal)
                                Date: August 1, 1992
                                Publisher: American Institute of CPA's
                                Volume: 23 Issue: n8 Page: 554(1)

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                                What should the Federal Reserve do as Treasury debt is repaid? (Panel: implications of declining treasury debt).: An article from: Journal of Money, Credit & Banking
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                                  What should the Federal Reserve do as Treasury debt is repaid? (Panel: implications of declining treasury debt).: An article from: Journal of Money, Credit & Banking
                                  Donald L. Kohn
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                                  Title: What should the Federal Reserve do as Treasury debt is repaid? (Panel: implications of declining treasury debt).
                                  Author: Donald L. Kohn
                                  Publication: Journal of Money, Credit & Banking (Refereed)
                                  Date: August 1, 2002
                                  Publisher: Ohio State University Press
                                  Volume: 34 Issue: 3 Page: 941(5)

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                                  A day in Lincoln's life;: How honest Abe saved a man's life and repaid a debt of gratitude
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                                    A day in Lincoln's life;: How honest Abe saved a man's life and repaid a debt of gratitude
                                    Stefan Lorant
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