Advances in Radiation Biology, Volume 10, provides an overview of the state of knowledge in the field of radiation biology. The book contains seven chapters and opens with a study on DNA repair phenomena that have been explored through the use of viruses as probes. This is followed by separate chapters on the behavior of the long-lived synthetic elements and their natural analogs in food chains; the physical and clinical basis for the use of ultrasound to induce local hyperthermia in human tumors; and the role of pH changes in the etiology of thermal cell killing and the potential of low pH as an adjuvant to hyperthermia. Subsequent chapters deal with the effects of accelerated heavy charged particles on various normal tissue systems; the effect of ionizing radiations on connective tissue; and solid tumor response to combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

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The answer "no" is unacceptable to Marie Pizano in her quest of life. In her memoir, From Barefoot to Stilettos, she tells the story of her life thus far. She vividly recounts her experiences from childhood days, living on food stamps, learning the ways of local gangs, and double-dutching on the streets of south-side Chicago. Brilliantly, she shares the inspirational tale of her survival of a life-changing motorcycle accident and her perseverance to keep moving forward despite the odds she faced. She reveals, in complete honesty, the feelings and struggles she faced when she moved to Memphis to live as a trophy-wife life - dealing with everything from the mean girls, the monster-in-law, and the panic attacks, to becoming a mother, her post-divorce years, and defeating the odds by building an entertainment powerhouse - all while rediscovering herself, her life, and her power. Through explorations of her own past, present, and potential future, Marie reflects on how the sum of her trials and triumphs have shaped her into the empowered woman she has become in her incessant quest to find her "yes." There is a powerful message here for other women - or anyone, for that matter -in situations that are less than ideal; you can always find your "yes," no matter what happens in your life. You can survive! You have a choice - you can either play the victim, or you can do something about it; even when you are at your absolute lowest, there is still a flicker of light that can ignite you. You can stand tall again and walk proudly in your stilettos with truth and integrity; sometimes, you just have to fight for it - life is not for sissies.

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A Complete Care Made Easy guide to the irresistible rabbit-that big-eared super pet that is cuddly, quiet, full of personality, affordable really cute and really soft," in the inspired words of author Virginia Parker Guidry. Illustrated with the beautiful photography of Reneé Stockdale, Rabbits begins with a fun chapter on the history beginning with the European wild rabbit, the only species ever to be domesticated, which led to all of our modern-day breeds and varieties of pet rabbit. This guide offers practical advice on choosing the right rabbit for a newby to rabbits, addressing responsibilities, costs, and available breeds as well as sex, size, and personality types. The author gives the reader much to consider, especially when one considers there are 45 different breeds of beautiful bunnies recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. The acquisition of a healthy rabbit from a breeder, shelter, or pet shop is discussed in the chapter Adopting a Rabbit," and the future keeper's home preparations are encapsulated in Preparing for a Rabbit," wherein the author discusses indoor and outdoor housing and safety, family introductions, healthful food options, and rabbit supplies. As with all editions in the Complete Care Made Easy series, Rabbits offers the full range of care required to keep a pet happy and healthy, and the chapter The Best of Care" includes feeding guidelines, grooming tips, handling, training, cleanliness, and travel advice. The health of the rabbit is of paramount concern to the keeper, and the author's text covers preventive care, veterinary selection, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, dealing typical rabbit health problems, old-age care, and first aid. For keepers who want to understand their rabbits more fully, Think Like a Rabbit" is a fascinating look into rabbit behavior, language, and potential behavioral issues (such as chewing, biting, and scratching). The expression breeding like rabbits" is based in pure biology, and rabb

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Keeping and Breeding Aquarium Fishes deals with the aquarium as a going concern, on the factors which enter into the maintenance of this state, and on fish breeding. Cold-water and goldfish enthusiasts may complain that the tropicals seem to get an overweight share of the text. This is because they need it. This book is not concerned with fancy varieties or show standards, except so far as they need special conditions for maintenance or breeding. The book opens with a chapter on the elements of a balanced aquarium, covering tanks, plants, and aquarium snails. This is followed by separate chapters on anatomy and physiology of fishes, fish foods and feeding, the principles of aquarium keeping, the process of setting up a tank, lighting and heating; and the aeration, filtration, and circulation of the water. Subsequent chapters deal with and aquarium rooms with breeding batteries; the breeding of livebearers, egg scatterers, anabantids, and cichlids; types of fish disease, and keeping saltwater fishes.

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Most of the anti-cancer drugs in use today were discovered by happy accident rather than design, yet the rational design of better anti-cancer drugs remains a cherished goal, and one of the most important challenges facing medical science. This book represents a compilation of views and progress reports which illustrate the diversity of approaches to the problem. Recent research has confirmed the belief that critical genetic changes are at work in cancer cells. The genome, then (DNA in biochemical terms), surely represents a critical target for specific chemotherapy of cancer, and several chapters address the issue of attacking DNA, gene targetting, and the like. Others deal with principles of rational design, exploitation of novel modalities and targets, or the nuts and bolts of antitumour drug testing. While no attempt has been made to provide a comprehensive coverage of this wide-ranging and vitally important subject, the present volume in the series will provide much food for thought.

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Mmmmh…wie das duftet!" Wenn das kein guter Deal ist: gleich 100 Rezepte für sanftes Garen und das dann noch mit dem Dr. Oetker-Rundum-Sicherheits-Gefühl, denn alle Rezepte sind mit ca. 85 Fotos ausführlich dargestellt, verständlich geschrieben und verlässlich getestet. Sanft Garen gelingt im Ofen ohne Probleme - probieren Sie es doch gleich mal aus! Alle Geschmacksrichtungen finden Sie zusammengefasst in der Printversion 1000 Ofengerichte"- dieses Kapitel ist eines von zehn Auszügen.

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From food punnets to credit cards, plastic facilitates every part of our daily lives. It has become central to processes of contemporary socio-material living. Universalised and abstracted, it is often treated as the passive object of political deliberations, or a problematic material demanding human management. But in what ways might a 'politics of plastics' deal with both its specific manifestation in particular artefacts and events, and its complex dispersed heterogeneity? Accumulation explores the vitality and complexity of plastic. This interdisciplinary collection focuses on how the presence and recalcitrance of plastic reveals the relational exchanges across human and synthetic materialities. It captures multiplicity by engaging with the processual materialities or plasticity of plastic. Through a series of themed essays on plastic materialities, plastic economies, plastic bodies and new articulations of plastic, the editors and chapter authors examine specific aspects of plastic in action. How are multiple plastic realities enacted? What are their effects? This book will be of interest to students and scholars of sociology, human and cultural geography, environmental studies, consumption studies, science and technology studies, design, and political theory.

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Yes, you can outsmart hypertension. It is a leading cause of heart attack, kidney disease, stroke, blindness etc. This book shows you how you can control hypertension by staying active, eating a variety of healthy foods and taking prescribed medicines. These are the keys to bring BP down and keeping it there. Reading this book will ensure that consequences of Hypertension are strongly influenced by YOU. An ideal manual for hypertensive and their families to best deal with the menace.

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This is one of ten eBooks on the commercial production of ornamental fish. It is based predominantly on the author's 30 years of experience, mostly on his own farms. While a few of the eBooks are purely commercial, others, particularly those on breeding, will also be helpful to hobbyists, understandable even by beginners. The following description is provided as a guide. PART 3 gives extremely detailed and comprehensive, but understandably written methods for all stages of breeding the egg-scatterers - usable even by beginners! It tells how to hold and condition breeders (including diets), set them up for spawning, detect eggs, look after larvae, give the first feed (with food options), raise fry, maintain water quality, deal with health issues etc. This section is based on the egg-scatterers, but is also used as a technique guide and reference for all other species because there is so much common ground between them. Strongly recommended in conjunction with PART 4, for both hobbyist and commercial breeders.

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Roses are edible and this book will show you how to use roses for culinary purposes. The Book Will Deal With The Following: Candied Rose petals Rose flavored cakes, cookies, tarts, candy, ice cream and desserts Rose hip tea Rose jams and jellies Rose sugar and spice Rose syrups Rose water Rose tisanes Rose oil

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The Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) - founded in 1982 and celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012 - is an association of South Africa's top winemakers, committed to maintaining and constantly improving the quality of their wines, thereby serving as role models for the Cape wine industry as a whole to uphold and build on the reputation of South African wine globally. This coffee table book primarily focuses on the winemakers and their thoughts, opinions and philosophies on all things to do with wine, from the growing, making and enjoyment of it, to its integral role - past, present and future - in the culture and lifestyle of the Cape and South Africa. Beautifully written by Wendy Toerien, the text is both lighthearted and entertaining as well as evocative and informative. Each of the 45 Guild members is featured in a profile piece that includes anecdotes, insights and experiences of a life with food and wine. Also included are two of each winemaker's favourite recipes, matched with one (or more) of his (or her) top wines. Sections dealing with the history of the CWG (interwoven with its role in leading Cape wine industry developments and initiatives); the workings of the CWG and its members (the philosophy of the traditional role of a guild as a touchstone for artisanal excellence); and the activities of the CWG (including the annual, internationally prestigious auction of selected members' wines and social responsibility programmes such as the Development Trust to mentor new young winemakers from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and school funding) are another feature of this celebration of the Guild and its members.

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Religious faith and reason are curious psychological phenomena. This book explores their philosophical aspects. To me, doubt seems more reasonable than certainty. Open-mindedness seems more reasonable than fixed belief. Doubt and open-mindedness are often mistaken for confusion, though. Also, like certainty and faith, they can be taken to extremes. Without the restrictions of faith, the mind has an amazing universe of ideas to explore, and no part of it is off limits. Just try to avoid getting stuck some place. It seems that all our efforts to understand God and His ways have come to total zero. We don't really know anything about God, and those who think they do are fooling themselves, and others. In the future, our knowledge may double many times, but it will still be zero. Count me in with the permanent Agnostics. There are billions of believers in the world, and they believe all kinds of different things. Usually the same ideas that were drummed into their heads as children. All of them think that their little village is the one that got all the answers right. The fact that they won't change their beliefs is no indication that any of them are right. It only shows that they are not thinking for themselves.A great deal of recent literature has been devoted to the religious instinct. One wonders why we evolved with an instinct that causes us to wear impractical clothing, refuse to eat certain foods, and devote a lot of energy to nonproductive activities. I hesitate to say that we are ready as a species to abandon the religious instinct. It gives us a sense of community. Along with this is a tendency toward charity, empathy and tolerance, toward those in our community. The other side of the coin is that the sense of community can turn into an us-and-them mentality, making us hostile, fearful, vicious and hateful toward "them." We have had many wars due to religious hatred. We also have great charities inspired by religious feelings. We abandon religious superstition at o

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If you've ever wished you could just stop. - drinking - eating - smoking - gambling - shopping (pick one) For anyone struggling to break the cycle of addiction comes the groundbreaking approach from The Chopra Center, the world-renowned facility that has successfully helped thousands of people change their lives for the better. Chopra Center cofounder and medical director David Simon, M.D, and bestselling author and personal-growth expert Deepak Chopra outline their revolutionary approach-one that defies outmoded beliefs about recovery, particularly that people 'are' their addictions or that they are powerless to control them. By integrating the best of Western research with Eastern traditions, Simon and Chopra give anyone the tools to uncover the true cause of their addiction and provide comprehensive steps to end it for good. Readers will discover how to: - Recognize the purpose their habit serves and how to fill the void - Identify triggers and avoid relapse - Deal with disappointments, insecurities, or anger in ways that provide lasting relief, not a temporary high - Use meditation to counter stress - Choose foods and supplements that will detoxify the body and curb cravings By following the path thousands have used to turn their lives around, now anyone can have access to the renowned Chopra Center's program to achieve lasting freedom from addiction.

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Have fun training and understanding your Shih Tzu dog with these fun tips to read! 1. The Characteristics of a Shih Tzu Puppy and Dog 2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Shih Tzu Puppy 4. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Shih Tzu? 5. How to Crate Train Your Shih Tzu 6. When Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog? 7. When Your Shih Tzu Makes Potty Mistakes 8. How to Teach your Shih Tzu to Fetch 9. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Shih Tzu 10. When Your Shih Tzu Has Separation Anxiety, and How To Deal with It 11. When Your Shih Tzu Is Afraid of Loud Noises 12. How to Stop Your Shih Tzu from Jumping Up On People 13. How to Build a Whelping Box for a Shih Tzu or Any Other Breed of Dog 14. How to Teach Your Shih Tzu to Sit 15. Why Your Shih Tzu Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 16. How to Stop Your Shih Tzu from Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 17. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Shih Tzu Puppy 18. How to Socialize Your Shih Tzu Puppy 19. How to Stop Your Shih Tzu Dog from Excessive Barking 20. When Your Shih Tzu Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 21. What you should know about Fleas and Ticks 22. How to Stop Your Shih Tzu Puppy or Dog from Biting 23. What to Expect Before and during your Dog Having Puppies 24. What the Benefits of Micro chipping Your Dog Are to You 25. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly without Surgery 26. How to Clean Your Shih Tzu's Ears Correctly 27. How to Stop Your Shih Tzu from Eating Their Own Stools 28. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 29. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat

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The world of law enforcement and criminal justice in the South during the Jim Crow Era was vastly different than it is today, and segregation was especially difficult for black police officers who were challenged to enforce laws. William J. Day was one of the first 10 African American police officers in Savannah, GA. His story is one of courage, fortitude and dedication to his career and his family. In May, 1947, he joined the Savannah police department. In those days of segregation, severe limits were placed on black law enforcement officers. There were segregated drinking fountains in precinct stations. Black policemen were allowed to patrol only in black communities, and had to call in a commander if they arrested a white suspect. White officers would steam-clean the seats of their police cruisers after black officers had driven them. "The black officers were reduced to automatic civilian status when they walked off the job," recalls his son, Charles E. Day, Sr. "My father had to deal with it, plus keep a job and raise a family." William and Laura raised a family of four sons, one of whom was an invalid. Laura had studied nursing, but gave up her career to care for her family. She was always home for her children and the home was always filled with friends and good food. William J. Day, Sr. passed away in April 1972, just shy of his 60th birthday. As his son Charles approached his own 60th birthday, he wanted to memorialize the legacy of his father and pay tribute to a remarkable man. This book is written about this father's life and his family. The Tenth Man: Living in Black and Blue tells the story of this era in Southern history, the city of Savannah, GA, the civil rights movement and the lives of people who endured these hardships.

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The epic voyage of the Pathfinder Ship Pegasus continues. After discovering the marvelous ancient technology of the Starlock - a gigantic space station facilitating instant transport across thousands of light years - the crew of Pegasus travels to Aurora, a planet whose intense magnetic fields produce a sky that is a constant blaze of auroras. The major industries of the planet Aurora are pornography, arms dealing, and snack foods. Also, the planet hides a dark and terrible secret that will almost certainly lead to its complete destruction.

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RAMAYANA: THE GAME OF LIFEBOOK 1ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT LITERARY MASTERPIECES, SKILLFULLY RETOLD FOR MODERN AUDIENCESEpics like the Ramayana have been recounted infinite times. Is there a need for another chronicle in the presence of so many? How is this one different? And is it relevant to our ever-changing modern lives? Yes, there is a need; yes, this is different; and yes, it is most relevant! This new series of books, each following one khand of the Ramayana, decodes the eternal wisdom of that poetic scripture through gripping narrative and thought-provoking instruction. In the time-honored custom of spreading wisdom through tales, every fascinating story in the epic is retold here and every character unfolded to captivate your heart and open your mind to life's deepest questions. The narrative closely follows Valmiki's Ramayana, gently weaving in folk tales as well as the beautiful analogies of the Kamba Ramayana. The first of this six-volume series, Rise of the Sun Prince, takes you through the divine story of Lord Rama from His birth up to His marriage. Through these pages are revealed the tales of Dasaratha's leadership, Vishwamitra's quest for power and the intriguing story of a little-known stone maiden. Ramayana: The Game of Life has all of this and much more food for contemporary thought drawn from an enduring masterpiece. Shubha Vilas, a spiritual seeker and a motivational speaker, holds a degree in engineering and law with specialization in Patent Law. His leadership seminars are popular with top-level management in corporate houses. He also helps individuals deal with modern-life situations by applying the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana and other dharmic traditions.

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While everyone is talking about "big data," the truth is that understanding the "little data" (stock reports, newspaper headlines, weather forecasts, etc.) is what will help you make smarter decisions at work, at home, and in every aspect of your life. The average person consumes approximately 30 gigabytes of data every single day, but has no idea how to interpret it correctly. Everydata explains, through the eyes of an expert economist and statistician, how to correctly interpret all of the small bytes of data we consume in a day. Readers will become effective, skeptical consumers of everyday data. Everydata is filled with countless examples of people misinterpreting data-oftentimes with catastrophic results: Millions of women avoid caffeine during pregnancy because they interpret correlation as causation The initial launch of HealthCare.gov failed in part because key decision-makers couldn't observe all of the data A baby food company was investigated by the Federal Trade Commission for cherry picking data Attorneys faced a $1 billion jury verdict because of outlier data The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded because the engineers were dealing with a limited sample set Hedge fund companies claim they can make smarter predictions-but the market data says otherwise. Each chapter of Everydata highlights one commonly misunderstood data concept, using both real-world and hypothetical examples from a wide range of topics, including business, politics, advertising, law, engineering, retail, parenting, and more. Readers will get the answer to the question, "Now what?", along with concrete ways they can use this information to immediately start making smarter decisions, today and every day.

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Nourishing: Recipes and Reflections on Recovery combines over 75 delicious recipes from around the world with heartfelt, honest and thought-provoking stories about the role food can play in the journey to recovery from illness. Nutritionist and cook Helen Ashwell reminds us how the smell, taste and texture of food can rekindle a forgotten memory. In Nourishing, snapshots of memories from staff, service users, patients and carers of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust sit alongside the recipes, and highlight the importance of food, family, cultures and traditions in our lives. Handing down family recipes can generate feelings of belonging, warmth, love and acceptance among families and friendship groups. Beautifully illustrated throughout by food photographer Dick Makin, Nourishing promotes an interest in home-cooked food whilst offering insight into how people deal with personal adversity. Nourishing aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma and celebrate positive strategies for people with mental and physical health issues. Nourishing also reminds us that food can be a comfort: something that is vital for life and for living, but which is also connected to contentment, delight and nourishment of body and soul. The pleasure comes not just from eating, but from preparation and cooking. Michelin starred chef, Sat Bains, endorses the book by recognising the value of wholesome, home-cooked food and family support. He comments: "The routine of preparing and sharing food together goes further than nutrition. It brings a sense of balance into life.

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This book presents an up-to-date, detailed and thorough review of the most fascinating ecological findings of bird migration. It deals with all aspects of this absorbing subject, including the problems of navigation and vagrancy, the timing and physiological control of migration, the factors that limit their populations, and more. Author, Ian Newton, reveals the extraordinary adaptability of birds to the variable and changing conditions across the globe, including current climate change. This adventurous book places emphasis on ecological aspects, which have received only scant attention in previous publications. Overall, the book provides the most thorough and in-depth appraisal of current information available, with abundant tables, maps and diagrams, and many new insights. Written in a clear and readable style, this book appeals not only to migration researchers in the field and Ornithologists, but to anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject* Hot ecological aspects include: various types of bird movements, including dispersal and nomadism, and how they relate to food supplies and other external conditions * Contains numerous tables, maps and diagrams, a glossary, and a bibliography of more than 2,700 references* Written by an active researcher with a distinguished career in avian ecology, including migration research

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