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Cyanobacterial Toxins of Drinking Water Supplies documents the biology, chemistry, toxicology, and human health implications of cylindrospermopsins and microcystins, and their occurrence in water supplies. A renowned expert instrumental in revising the World Health Organization's drinking water guidelines for cyanotoxins, the author culls the field's most relevant findings and current examples. He discusses the potential risks and costs from c...

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Nanoscale Technology in Biological Systems reviews recent accomplishments in the field of nanobiology and introduces the application of nanoscale matrices to human biology. It focuses on the applications of nanotechnology fabrication to biomedical devices and discusses new physical methods for cell isolation and manipulation and intracellular communication at the molecular level. It also explores the application of nanobiology to cardiovascula...

Focusing on issues of interpretation, this book collects and translates a number of medieval mi'raj accounts. The study provides readers access to the documentation and translation of these lesser-known Arabic texts, and uncovers their role in building a meaningful, cohesive and coherent Muslim community in medieval times.

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Written by recognized experts in sensory biology, Methods in Insect Sensory Neuroscience synthesizes the latest information and reviews the most current methods for studying the specialized sensory systems of insects. Bridging the gap between experimentalists and theorists, the book covers a wide range of techniques, including anatomical pathway tracing, electrophysiological recording, genetic and pharmacological manipulations, computational m...

This book challenges orthodoxy and static ideas about small group dynamics. A primary goal is to offer an alternative model of group development.

The exhilaration caused by the success in 1955 of Ray Lawler's 'Summer of the Seventeenth Doll' galvanised a host of new playwrights. Among them was Barbara Vernon, whose 'The Multi-Coloured Umbrella' (1957), a drama of the racetrack, exploits the novelty of an irredeemably Australian way of life. Peter Kenna in his comedy-drama 'The Slaughter of Saint Teresa's Day' (1959), introduces the first of his Irish-Australian matriarchs, Oola Maguire....

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Written by a hydrogeologist and an economist, The Economics of Groundwater Remediation and Protection integrates economics and cost-benefit analysis tools with optimal remediation and protection strategies for groundwater resources. The authors' step-by-step methodology for decision-making focuses on determining optimal remedial objectives, from containment to extensive cleanup, and the selection of least-cost alternatives. The book shows how ...

The Tao Te Ching, one of the most loved and widely translated books in human history, has appeared in countless English-language versions. But no modern translation has yet captured the essential thrust of Lao Tzu's work as a practical guide to living an awakened life. Now William Martin, whose acclaimed previous reinterpretations of the Tao (for parents, couples, and elders) have introduced or reacquainted this classic text to thousands of re...

Written over a century ago, this examines African-American culture and life, with illustrations, photographs, and modern day commentary.

Highlights individuals who have made a difference in Texas politics, and helps to emphasize the positive impact dedicated citizens can have on the political process. This title focuses on Texas as compared to other 'megastates' - large, urbanized industrial states such as California, New York, and Florida.

This book provides an up-to-date review of the social constructionist perspective and considers its philosophical basis. It discusses how social problems are constructed and, in turn, how this informs policy-making. It contributes to the development of a future research agenda for social constructionist research in housing and urban policy.