• Author(s): Scott Kelby, Felix Nelson
• ISBN: 9780735713567
• Publisher: New Riders Press
• Edition: 3
• Date: 17 Feb 2004
• Pages: 256

OK, why a book of nothing but tips? Because that's where all the really slick, really useful, and really fun stuff is. It's true! If we're looking through a book and we see the word "Tip" we're all immediately drawn to it, because we know we're about to learn something great. Maybe it's an undocumented keyboard shortcut, a hidden inside secret, or just a faster, better way to do something we do every day. The only problem with the tips in these books is, there's never enough of 'em. That is, until now.

That's because this book is packed cover-to-cover, wall-to-wall with nothing but those cool Photoshop CS sidebar tips. Every tip is designed to make you work faster, smarter, and have more fun using Photoshop CS. There's no detailed descriptions of CYMK separation set-ups, or long boring discussions on color management theory--it's just tips--short, sweet, and to the point.

But we've done the "tip" idea one better, because every tip has a full-color graphic to make the tips even more accessible, even more fun, and even easier to use. Most importantly, to get in this book they've got to be "Killer Tips" The kind of tip that makes you smile, nod, and then call all your friends and "tune them up" with your new status as Photoshop guru.

If you've wondered how the pros get twice the work done in half the time, it's because they know all the tips, all the tricks, and now with this book--so will you.

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• ISBN: 9781588298317
• Publisher: Humana Press
• Edition: 1
• Date: 19 Feb 2008
• Pages: 350

All four editors of this title are extremely prominent in the field of PCOS. Although they are all U.S.-based, they are internationally renowned. The book includes the latest diagnostic criteria for PCOS, and comprises the most up to date information about the genetic features and pathogenesis of PCOS.

The diagnostic criteria for PCOS took shape in 1990 following an NIH conference co-organized by Dr. Dunaif, resulting in her classic volume, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (1992). That title recommended diagnostic criteria of hyperandrogenism and chronic anovulation with the exclusion of specific disorder of the ovary, adrenal, and pituitary. These criteria dominated the field but were revised in 2003 by a working group of international experts at a conference in Rotterdam. Since then, it has become increasingly clear over the past several years that PCOS is a complex genetic disease resulting from the interaction of susceptibility genes and environmental factors. This volume critically reviews the methodological approaches and the evidence for various PCOS susceptibility genes. Additional familial phenotypes of PCOS and their potential genetic basis are also discussed. In all, this title is comprehensive and replete with the latest in expert recommendations on PCOS. This expert opinion remains critical to guiding practice in PCOS because sufficient data for evidence-based guidelines remains scarce.

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• Author(s): Andy Anderson, Steve Johnson, Perspection Inc.
• ISBN: 9780789733900
• Publisher: Que
• Date: 25 May 2005
• Pages: 544

Photoshop can be an intimidating and time-consuming program to learn. Wouldn't you rather spend your time learning by doing rather than reading? Adobe Photoshop CS 2 On Demand features step-by-step instructions with accompanying visuals so that you spend more time learning and less time reading. The in-depth, wide-ranging coverage will enable you to get the most out of Photoshop CS 2 and included tool, such as:

• File browser
• Brush special effects
• Photo retouching
• Enhanced web output features
• Healing brush

Studying for the Adobe Certified Exam for Photoshop? This tutorial also includes exam objectives throughout its pages. You will become a master of Photoshop CS 2 with the help of Adobe Photoshop CS 2 On Demand .

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• ISBN: 9789775945075
• Publisher: Hindawi Publishing Corporation
• Date: 27 Apr 2005
• Pages: 449

Recent advances in genomic studies have stimulated synergetic research and development in many cross-disciplinary areas. Genomic data, especially the recent large-scale microarray gene expression data, represents enormous challenges for signal processing and statistics in processing these vast data to reveal the complex biological functionality. This perspective naturally leads to a new field, genomic signal processing (GSP), which studies the processing of genomic signals by integrating the theory of signal processing and statistics. Written by an international, interdisciplinary team of authors, this invaluable edited volume is accessible to students just entering this emergent field, and to researchers, both in academia and industry, in the fields of molecular biology, engineering, statistics, and signal processing. The book provides tutorial-level overviews and addresses the specific needs of genomic signal processing students and researchers as a reference ! book The book aims to address current genomic challenges by exploiting potential synergies between genomics, signal processing, and statistics, with special emphasis on signal processing and statistical tools for structural and functional understanding of genomic data. The book is partitioned into three parts. In part I, a brief history of genomic research and a background introduction from both biological and signal-processing/statistical perspectives are provided so that readers can easily follow the material presented in the rest of the book. In part II, overviews of state-of-the-art techniques are provided. We start with a chapter on sequence analysis, and follow with chapters on feature selection, clustering, and classification of microarray data. The next three chapters discuss the modeling, analysis, and simulation of biological regulatory networks, especially gene regulatory networks based on Boolean and Bayesian approaches. The next two chapters treat visualization and c! ompression of gene data, and supercomputer implementation of genomic signal processing systems. Part II concludes with two chapters on systems biology and medical implications of genomic research. Finally, part III discusses the future trends in genomic signal processing and statistics research.

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• Author(s): John P. Uyemura
• ISBN: 9780792384526
• Publisher: Springer
• Edition: 1
• Date: 28 Feb 1999
• Pages: 552

CMOS Logic Circuit Design is an up-to-date treatment of the analysis and design of CMOS integrated digital logic circuits. It is a self- contained treatment that covers all of the important digital circuit design styles found in modern CMOS chips.
Introductory chapters on MOSFET physics and CMOS fabrication provide the background needed for a solid understanding of the circuit design techniques in the remainder of the book. Static CMOS logic design is given an in-depth treatment which covers both the analysis and design of these types of circuits. Emphasis is on analyzing circuits to understand the relationship between the design and performance in an integrated environment. Analytic models and their application are presented to provide a uniform base for the design philosophy developed in the study.
Dynamic circuit concepts such as charge sharing and charge leakage are presented in detail and then applied to dynamic logic families such as domino cascades, self-resetting logic, and dynamic single-phase designs. Differential logic families are given an entire chapter that discusses CVSL, CPL, and related design styles. Chip issues such as interconnect modeling, crosstalk, and input/output circuits round out the coverage.
CMOS Logic Circuit Design provides the reader with an opportunity to see the field in a unified manner that emphasizes solving design problems using the various logic styles available in CMOS.
CMOS Logic Circuit Design is designed to be used as both a textbook (either in the classroom or for self-study) and as a reference for the VLSI chip designer.

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• Author(s): Richard Matheson
• ISBN: 9781433203312
• Publisher: Blackstone Audio Inc.
• Date: 03 Sep 2007
• Pages: 200

One of the most influential vampire novels of the 20th century, I Am Legend regularly appears on the "10 Best" lists of numerous critical studies of the horror genre. As Richard Matheson's third novel, it was first marketed as science fiction (for although written in 1954, the story takes place in a future 1976). A terrible plague has decimated the world, and those who were unfortunate enough to survive have been transformed into blood-thirsty creatures of the night. Except, that is, for Robert Neville. He alone appears to be immune to this disease, but the grim irony is that now he is the outsider. He is the legendary monster who must be destroyed because he is different from everyone else. Employing a stark, almost documentary style, Richard Matheson was one of the first writers to convince us that the undead can lurk in a local supermarket freezer as well as a remote Gothic castle. His influence on a generation of bestselling authors--including Stephen King and Dean Koontz--who first read him in their youth is, well, legendary. --Stanley Wiater

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• ISBN: 9783540489948
• Publisher: Springer
• Edition: 3
• Date: 16 Jan 2008
• Pages: 1573

Knowledge in the field of parasitology must be kept at a high level and up to date in order to fight a parasitosis as quickly and effectively as possible.

The third edition of the Encyclopedia of Parasitology contributes to these goals in several ways: the number of entries has been increased by about 30%, the content has been even more improved by adding more tables and figures. The extensive linking between definitions and essays facilitates information within a minimum of time.

More than 40 international contributors, who are well known specialists in their fields, give a comprehensive review of all parasites and therapeutic strategies in veterinarian and human parasitology.

The third edition is now presented as two volumes in A-Z format and additionally in an electronic online version.

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• Author(s): Mike Geary
• ISBN: 9781599716282
• Publisher: Vervante
• Date: 27 Mar 2006

Visit TruthAboutAbs.com for full details on "The Truth about Six Pack Abs" program. Today's world is full of gimmicks and scams surrounding "miracle" fat-loss products, abdominal gadgets that claim six-pack abs while you watch TV, and "magic" pills and powders promising to get you lean in only a matter of days. It's long over-due to end the scams and gimmicks. That's why the book, "The Truth about Six Pack Abs" has been a hit with readers around the world that are looking for the TRUTH, and a good honest program that reveals the tried-and -true training and nutritional strategies to lose your stubborn belly fat and develop a flat lean six pack of abs for life! * Contains detailed descriptions of over 50 of the most effective fat loss and body hardening exercises from head to toe. * Scientifically-designed full body training programs laid out for you to follow. * Over 13 specific fat-stripping nutritional secrets. * Why low-fat or low-carb diets may actually hurt your efforts to lose fat, and what to do about it. * Why crunches, situps, and torso twists are almost a complete waste of time. Discover the exercises that build a truly rock hard body and strip away stomach fat 10 times faster. * The truth about lower abs vs. upper abs training. * Over 15 specific tricks for boosting your metabolic rate to burn more fat on a 24/7 basis. * My simple, but very effective fat-scorching dumbbell exercises that 99% of people in most gyms dont even know about. Even most trainers have never heard of these exercises, but they are two of the best fat burning exercises on the planet. Pick up your copy of "The Truth about Six Pack Abs" today and get started on a leaner, sexier body right away!

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• Author(s): Bruce M. Metzger
• ISBN: 9783438060105
• Publisher: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft
• Edition: 2
• Date: 27 Jun 1994
• Pages: 696

This companion to the Greek New Testament discusses textual variations based on the critical apparatus. It contains a thorough explanation of each textual decision that appears in UBS4.

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• Author(s): Bruce Aune
• ISBN: 9780816614127
• Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
• Date: 27 Mar 1985
• Pages: 235

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• Author(s): David Alexander Brannan
• ISBN: 9780521864398
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Date: 04 Sep 2006
• Pages: 472

Mathematical Analysis (often called Advanced Calculus) is generally found by students to be one of their hardest courses in Mathematics. This text uses the so-called sequential approach to continuity, differentiability and integration to make it easier to understand the subject.Topics that are generally glossed over in the standard Calculus courses are given careful study here. For example, what exactly is a 'continuous' function? And how exactly can one give a careful definition of 'integral'? The latter question is often one of the mysterious points in a Calculus course - and it is quite difficult to give a rigorous treatment of integration! The text has a large number of diagrams and helpful margin notes; and uses many graded examples and exercises, often with complete solutions, to guide students through the tricky points. It is suitable for self-study or use in parallel with a standard University course on the subject.

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• ISBN: 9780123741660
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Edition: 1
• Date: 14 Dec 2007
• Pages: 372

First published in 1963, Advances in Parasitology contains comprehensive and up-to-date reviews in all areas of interest in contemporary parasitology.

Advances in Parasitology includes medical studies on parasites of major influence, such as Plasmodium falciparum and Trypanosomes. The series also contains reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which shape current thinking and applications.

Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics including Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems in Epidemiology and The Evolution of Parasitism a phylogenetic persepective .

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• Author(s): Gordon Tullock
• ISBN: 9789812705624
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Date: 28 Jun 2007
• Pages: 156

American foreign policy is a dynamic and often controversial field, and is currently a topic of deep interest given recent developments in the Middle East, North Korea and China. In order to understand where US foreign policy is headed, it is important to first examine where it came from. This book provides an analysis of the political, economic and military history of American foreign policy, with the aim of divulging important details that most people have either never learned or forgotten hence the phrase open secrets . Covering events such as the attack on Pearl Harbor and the American Revolution, as well as American involvement in the Korean War and the collapse of Nationalist China, this fascinating book debunks a number of myths held by most people regarding US foreign policy, revealing some surprising conclusions.

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• Author(s): Ron Shaw
• ISBN: 9780415447096
• Publisher: Routledge
• Edition: 1
• Date: 24 Jan 2008
• Pages: 76

How often do you hear your pupils cry 'what can I write about?'

1001 Brilliant Writing Ideas offers teachers endless ideas and inventive suggestions, opening up new opportunities for creative writing lessons. With over 1000 different story-starters across a vast range of genres and narrative styles, this versatile book provides food for thought for pupils of a wide range of ages and abilities.

This highly practical and richly illustrated photocopiable resource

• Addresses the blank mind dilemma, offering pupils a plethora of story-writing ideas and suggestions
• Enables teachers to inspire pupils who struggle with creative writing
• Provides prompts to set ideas into motion, whilst leaving plenty of scope for original and creative thought
• Challenges pupils, encouraging them to use higher level thinking skills
• Offers mix and match stimulus pieces which can be used independently or put together to give pupils more or less support as required

Any teacher whose inventiveness is flagging, and whose pupils are running out of ideas, will find this an essential classroom resource.

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• Author(s): Allan Hackshaw, Elizabeth Paul, Elizabeth Davenport
• ISBN: 9781405124966
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Edition: 1
• Date: 01 Aug 2006
• Pages: 240

This introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry provides a much-needed orientation in the subject for students and professionals alike. It is a ground-level book for those seeking to understand evidence-based dentistry and its significance for clinical practice. The book is anchored in the dental literature: the majority of the chapters offer guidance on interpreting a full published paper; where both the subject of the paper and the study design is of relevance to the field of dentistry.

Each chapter is organised in a similar way, providing a structured approach to reading and understanding research articles or commercial product information. In this respect, Evidence-Based Dentistry is designed as an introduction to understanding published research and its implications for the dental surgery; rather than as a guide on undertaking research.

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• ISBN: 9780787663674
• Publisher: Gale Cengage
• Edition: 2
• Date: 16 Sep 2004
• Pages: 7000

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The new edition of this standard legal reference is a worthy successor to the original. The encyclopedia contains a comprehensive overview of American law, covering historical and current terms, concepts, events, movements, cases, and significant persons. New cases, events, and trends have been thoroughly integrated into existing entries. Some, such as Absentee voting, Jurisdiction , and terrorism , have been substantially rewritten, while many others, such as Abington School District v. schempp , abortion , and Judge advocate have new content appended. Omissions from the first edition have been corrected, with new entries for Ralph David Abernathy, Bella Abzug, the Amistad mutiny, and the "abuse excuse" as well as for George W. Bush, Tom Ridge, and Kenneth Starr, of recent import. Of the more than 5,000 entries, 2,000 have been revised and 630 are new. Even the photographs have been updated--different photographs are often used, even when article content is the same.

How were several hundred entries added and others lengthened while only one volume was added to the size of the set? The greatest change seems to be a sharp decline in the number of photographs, tables, and charts. Color has also been eliminated. Nonetheless, the set still contains numerous illustrations that enrich the text and help show the effects the legal system has on individuals. Other changes include the use of italics for the definitions that begin each entry on a legal term, making these easy to distinguish, and the addition of further readings to a majority of main entries. Useful features in both editions include "In Focus" essays on controversial issues, time lines for all biographical entries that show important moments in the subject's life as well as important historical events, a dictionary of legal terms, an index of cases, and a general index. An appendix volume has been helpfully renamed Primary Documents and contains the text of speeches, legislation, and historic legal documents ranging from the Magna Carta to the Treaty with Sioux Nation. The "Milestones in the Law" features, which have the text of landmark cases, briefs, and related documents, have been gathered into another appendix volume. This beautifully edited encyclopedia is highly recommended for high-school, community college, public, and undergraduate libraries. Jan Lewis
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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• ISBN: 9781587651922
• Publisher: Salem Press
• Date: 27 Sep 2004
• Pages: 1064

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• ISBN: 9780387733630
• Publisher: Springer
• Edition: 1
• Date: 11 Apr 2008
• Pages: 324

The sensory hair cells in the inner ear and vestibular system convert mechanical stimuli, sound and motion into neural activity that is responsible for the sensations of hearing, motion and head position. In mammals, the loss of hair cells from acoustic overstimulation, ototoxic drugs and aging is irreversible, leading to a permanent loss of function. However, it is now clear that hair cells in other vertebrates are capable of regenerating and recovering partial or complete function. Moreover, partially damaged hair cells can undergo self-repair or be protected from traumatic insults by external compounds. This volume provides a comprehensive survey of what is currently known about the regeneration, repair and protection of sensory hair cells and subsequent recovery of function in the auditory and vestibular system. The aim is to provide graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, clinicians and scientists in related disciplines with the biological bases of hair cells and with an understanding of the factors that contribute to their regeneration and repair.

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• Author(s): Krishnan Rajeshwar, Jorge G. Ibanez
• ISBN: 9780125762601
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Edition: 1
• Date: 15 Jan 1997
• Pages: 776

The first book of its kind, Environmental Electrochemistry considers the role that electrochemical science and engineering can play in environmental remediation, pollution targeting, and pollutant recycling. Electrochemical-based sensors and abatement technologies for the detection, quantification, and treatment of environmental pollutants are described. Each chapter includes an extensive listing of supplemental readings, with illustrations throughout the bookto clarify principles and approaches detailed in the text.

Key Features
* The first book to review electro- and photoelectrochemical technologies for environmental remediation, pollution sensors and pollutant recycling
* Applicable to a broad audience of environmental scientists and practicing electrochemists
* Includes both laboratory concepts and practical applications

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• Author(s): Ben Fowkes
• ISBN: 9780333792568
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Date: 03 May 2002
• Pages: 242

Ethnic and national conflicts have been an unexpected and major source of problems in many parts of the world in recent times. Nowhere more so than in the formerly communist countries. This book provides a readable introduction to, and brief analytical coverage of, all the ethnic disputes of the 1990s. Full justice is done both to complex present-day situations and the deeper roots of ethnic conflict. This is followed by a review and evaluation of the main available explanations.

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• Author(s): Vivid Girls
• ISBN: 9780060581473
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Date: 20 Jul 2004
• Pages: 256

Jenna, Briana, Mercedez, Dasha, Kira, Savanna, Tawny, and Sunrise The most glamorous namesin adult entertainment show you how tomake love like a star!

Who is better qualified to share their sexual secrets than people who spend every day perfecting their lovemaking techniques? Drawing from their extensive experience both on camera and off, the wildly popular and incredibly hot Vivid Girls -- along with male star Bobby Vitale and the legendary adult filmmakers Paul Thomas, Justin Sterling, and Chi Chi LaRue -- give you the inside scoop on what's hot and what's not. In addition to their own personal favorites and some steamy fantasies pulled from Vivid's most popular productions, the Vivid Girls provide hundreds of provocative sex tips for at-home amateurs who are ready for "Action," and who want their sexual experiences to be picture-perfect. Go behind the scenes -- and step into a world where sex can be as free, fun, and unencumbered as it appears in movies.

Many of the techniques used by actors and directors can also be applied in private, helping you to create exciting new sexual scenarios and incorporate the element of fantasy into your sex life. Whether you want to improve your oral sex skills, bring toys to bed, or simply try out a new position (or a dozen), the Vivid panel of experts is here to help make your erotic productions the award-winning creations they deserve to be. They begin with the basics of seduction and setting the scene. Then they move on to specific technical tips, such as the lowdown on lubes, toys for two, and preferred positions such as Reverse Cowgirl, Pile Driver, and Frog Princess. By the end of the book, you might be ready for more "advanced" techniques -- including multiple orgasms, multiple partners, anal sex, and more. Whatever you choose to use, or leave to the realm of fantasy, all of it is designed to help you and your partner have the most satisfying sex ever.

So take your sex life to a higher level -- to a place where inhibitions fall away and creativity and a sense of adventure flourish!

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• Author(s): Brunello Tirozzi, Daniela Bianchi, Enrico Ferraro
• ISBN: 9789812705396
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Edition: 1
• Date: 12 Jun 2007
• Pages: 248

This volume provides students with the necessary tools to better understand the fields of neurobiological modeling, cluster analysis of proteins and genes. The theory is explained starting from the beginning and in the most elementary terms, there are many exercises solved and not useful for the understanding of the theory. The exercises are specially adapted for training and many useful Matlab programs are included, easily understood and generalizable to more complex situations. This self-contained text is particularly suitable for an undergraduate course of biology and biotechnology. New results are also provided for researchers such as the description and applications of the Kohonen neural networks to gene classification and protein classification with back propagation neutral networks.

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• ISBN: 9780874311204
• Publisher: West End Games
• Date: 27 Oct 1991

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• Author(s): Peter Mills
• ISBN: 9780727916204
• Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Limited
• Edition: 1
• Date: 01 Apr 2001
• Pages: 254

Education in Heart is designed to cover the core subjects for a continuing medical education programme in cardiology. This popular series is now collected in book form, creating a comprehensive update for cardiologists in key topical areas. Every peer reviewed contribution has been commissioned from a leading international specialist, to give a concise, yet authoritative overview. Chapters are enhanced with full colour illustration and useful summaries, and additional references and ongoing correspondence can be accessed via the Heart websiteVolume 1 includes 36 separate topics grouped into the main subspecialities:Coronary diseaseHeart failureCardiomyopathyValve diseaseElectrophysiologyCongenital heart diseaseImaging techniquesGeneral cardiolgyThis is the first volume of an annual publication which will be an invaluable resource for all practising cardiologists needing to keep up to date in the major clinical areas.

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