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Basin Analysis is an up-to-date overview of the essential processes of the formation and evolution of sedimentary basins, and their implications for the development of hydrocarbon resources. Since the first edition of this important and popular text, there has been an explosion of new data, new technology and new concepts in the field. This new edition takes account of these developments while retaining the successful structure and philosophy of the original text.Basin Analysis builds an understanding of sedimentary basins by examining the principles underlying how basins function by looking at their structure, thermal and subsidence history, and stratigraphic architecture.
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With the advent of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1986, many water utilities are reexamining their water treatment practices. Upcoming new regulations on disinfection and on disinfection by-products, in particular, are the primary driving forces for the big interest in ozone. It appears that ozone, with its strong disinfection capabilities, and apparently lower levels of disinfection by-products (compared to other disinfectants), may be the oxidant/disinfectant of choice. Many utilities currently using chlorine for oxidation may need to switch due to chlorine by-product concerns. Utilities using chloramines may need to use ozone to meet CT requirements. This book, prepared by 35 international experts, includes current technology on the design, operation, and control of the ozone process within a drinking water plant. It combines almost 100 years of European ozone design and operating experience with North American design/operations experience and the North American regulatory and utility operational environment. Topics covered include ozone chemistry, toxicology, design consideration, engineering aspects, design of retrofit systems, and the operation and economics of ozone technology. The book contains a "how to" section on ozone treatability studies, which explains what information can be learned using treatability studies, at what scale (bench, pilot, or demonstration plant), and how this information can be used to design full-scale systems. It also includes valuable tips regarding important operating practices, as well as guidance on retrofits and the unique issues involved with retrofitting the ozone process. With ozone being one of the hottest areas of interest in drinking water, this book will prove essential to all water utilities, design engineers, regulators, and plant managers and supervisors.
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Presents aquatic chemistry in a way that is truly useful to those with diverse backgrounds in the sciences. Major improvements to this edition include a complete rewrite of the first three background chapters making them user-friendly. There is less emphasis on mathematics and concepts are illustrated with actual examples to facilitate understanding.
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Aquatic Chemistry text for introductory course.......2002-04-20
I used this text for a one-quarter introductory Aquatic Chemistry course. The tableau method to solve equilibrium problems was positively received only by about half the students. Other texts used for this course are Pankow and Stumm and Morgan. (None of them were free of difficulties. Stumm and Morgan still serves as the best reference; but readability is a problem for an introductory course.) Morel does a good job in the treatment of metal ion kinetics.
The worst book ever.......2000-09-24
There aren't many good things to say about this book (except that I got rid of it). You have to read it with the authors around you to get a clue what they're talking about.
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Groundwater Geochemistry: Fundamentals and Applications to Contamination examines the integral role geochemistry play s in groundwater monitoring and remediation programs, and presents it at a level understandable to a wide audience. Readers of all backgrounds can gain a better understanding of geochemical processes and how they apply to groundwater systems. The text begins with an explanation of fundamental geochemical processes, followed by a description of the methods and tools used to understand and simulate them. The book then explains how geochemistry applies to contaminant mobility, discusses remediation system design, sampling program development, and the modeling of geochemical interactions. This clearly written guide concludes with specific applications of geochemistry to contaminated sites. This is an ideal choice for readers who do not have an extensive technical background in aqueous chemistry, geochemistry, or geochemical modeling. The only prerequisite is a desire to better understand natural processes through groundwater geochemistry.
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Groundwater Geochemistry.......2000-03-25
Deutch's Groundwater Geochemistry is one of the most up-to-date and comprehensive books available on the topic. I have used the equations presented and the insightful explanations of nutrient transport in groundwater to clarify aspects of my thesis project on soil characterization. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of clear, concise explanations about phenomena involving groundwater.
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This comprehensive collection of over 300 intriguing investigations-including demonstrations, labs, and other activities— uses everyday examples to make chemistry concepts easy to understand. It is part of the two-volume PHYSICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM LIBRARY, which consists of Hands-On Physics Activities With Real-Life Applications and Hands-On Chemistry Activities With Real-Life Applications.
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An incredible resource.......2006-03-21
I am using this book as a reference while homeschooling my middle-school son. It is far and away the best book of science experiments and demonstrations at this level that I have encountered. Every possible chemistry topic at the middle and high school level is covered with multiple examples, all well -indexed and clearly explained. Many can be done with simple materials around the house although some require more sophisticated glassware and a few involve chemicals and/or procedures that would require an institutional setting (for example, needing a fume hood). The latter are well indicated. Best of all, the activities are FUN--we did the Cartesian Diver today and it was a blast!
My only very minor gripe is that a few activities are repeated several times in slightly different formats. More thorough editing and/or cross-referencing would be helpful.
I would recommend the book for homeschoolers such as myself who want to give their students real lab experiences, and also probably for "regular" teachers in middle or high schools.
Hands On Chemistry Activities.......2006-02-18
An innovative compilation of chemistry experiments.
A good resource book.......2004-05-01
This book has tons of labs and demonstrations. Many of the labs and demonstrations can be found in other chemistry texts and on-line, this book brings them all together with good explainations and illustrations. Herr and Cunningham have included additional information for the teacher and there are thoughtful extension questions provided for the students. This is a good resource book. I allow my students to try the labs after school and when they come in on their free periods. My only gripe is that it sometimes takes careful reading to follow the procedures as they are written in paragraph form.
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Interest in ethnobotany has increased dramatically in recent years. The search for new medicines by the pharmaceutical industry has turned to plant natural products and to ethnobotanical studies as a first step in bioprospecting. These studies are making a valuable contribution to the cataloguing of biological diversity and hence to the conservation of endangered ecosystems and the human societies which depend upon them. Discussing traditional methods of plant management as well as plant use, this textbook is an authoritative and fascinating introduction to this exciting area of plant biology. Citing examples from throughout the world and drawing on a wide range of source materials, the author describes the history of the interactions between plants and people and the concepts, methodology and future direction of ethnobotanical study. Capturing current interest in traditional medicine, as well as the potential for exciting new drug discoveries, Ethnobotany: Principles and Applications is an informative, stimulating and timely text which includes an extensive bibliography.
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Wonderful book for ethnobotanists.......2000-09-07
This book is an interesting review of all the new methodologies use to research in ethnobotany. It also show how plants are important for humans, and the relationship between humans and plants. In addition, it contains a lot interesting information about the plants and their differents properties; such as medicinal, food, etc.
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Professionals involved in the planning, design, operation, and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems need to understand the productivity-enhancing applications of GIS. Inspired by an ASCE-sponsored continuing education course taught by the author, GIS Applications for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems focuses on the practical aspects of software and data tools that enable GIS applications. The book documents and analyzes effective use of GIS, demonstrating how you can apply the technology to make tasks easier to perform, saving time and money for your organization. The book first describes GIS, detailing its importance and explaining how to avoid potential pitfalls via a needs analysis study. It then describes GIS-related technologies that are crucial in applications development: remote sensing; DEM data; GPS; Internet applications; and mobile GIS. The final ten chapters focus on the "Four Ms" of the water industry-Mapping, Monitoring, Modeling, and Maintenance-applications that define the most important activities for efficient management of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. Promoting a performance- (or outcome-) based style of learning, each chapter first states learning objectives and later concludes with a chapter summary and questions. The text encourages more effective and natural inductive study by first presenting case studies, then explaining procedures. This volume supplements the text with numerous maps, tables, and illustrations.
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You must read this book if you work in water industry!.......2005-05-31
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Dr. Uzair ("Sam") Shamsi, Director of GIS and Information Management Technology Solutions Division, at ATS-Chester Engineers has done it again! Dr. Shamsi, recognized for his first best-selling GIS Publication, GIS Tools for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems, has completed his second GIS book.
Professionals involved in the planning, design, operation, and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems need to understand the productivity-enhancing applications of GIS. Inspired by an ASCE-sponsored continuing education course taught by the author, GIS Applications for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems focuses on the practical aspects of software and data tools that enable GIS applications. The book documents and analyzes effective use of GIS, demonstrating how you can apply the technology to make tasks easier to perform, saving time and money for your organization.
A Great Introduction to What's Possible.......2005-03-26
The development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) over the past few years has been one of the triumphs brought about by more powerful computer hardware, software and big hard drives. Conceptually GIS came about in the 1960 with the ideal of co-registered overlays of what's underground. One layer (or more likely three) covers water (clean, waste, storm), one set covers wiring (power, telephone, cable TV), other layers cover steam, subways, gas distribution, or whatever.
The 1990's saw the more powerful systems being combined with more advanced GIS software that was significantly easier to use. Finally GIS has reached the point where its use in smaller towns, smaller systems is not only practical but almost mandatory.
This book, as the title says, specializes in GIS for Water. It's written about water, for water oriented workers. It uses terminology that is familiar and concentrates on software that is specialized for water use.
Dr. Shamsi is director of the GIS and Information Management Technology for Chester Engineers (Pittsburgh). Chester is a leading-edge engineering and scientific research firm that provides water, wastewater and environmental solutions to public and industrial clients worldwide.
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Wildlife-Habitat Relationships goes beyond introductory wildlife biology texts to provide wildlife professionals and students with an understanding of the importance of habitat relationships in studying and managing wildlife. The book offers a unique synthesis and critical evaluation of data, methods, and studies, along with specific guidance on how to conduct rigorous studies. Now in its third edition, Wildlife-Habitat Relationships combines basic field zoology and natural history, evolutionary biology, ecological theory, and quantitative tools in explaining ecological processes and their influence on wildlife and habitats. Also included is a glossary of terms that every wildlife professional should know. Michael L. Morrison is professor and Caesar Kleberg Chair in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University in College Station. Bruce G. Marcot is wildlife ecologist with the USDA Forest Service in Portland, Oregon. R. William Mannan is professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
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in the middle leaning to the not so good and the good side........2001-08-08
I would probally regret buying this book, even if i do like animals. The book WILDLIFE-HABITAT RELATIONSHIPS:..... SEEMS KIND OF BORING.
Good overview of traditional concepts and techniques.......2000-06-16
Morrison et al.'s second edition of Wildlife-Habitat Relationships: Concepts and Applications is a welcome overview of the state of the art in the mid-1990s. The authors examine their subject from three complementary viewpoints: basic concepts, measurement and analysis, and management. Individual concepts are presented very clearly and the writing is first-rate. The authors provide a level of detail appropriate to an introductory overview.
While this text is suitable for an undergraduate course and provides an excellent basic reference, seasoned professionals may find it lacking. For example, more recent numerical techniques (such as resource selection functions) are beyond the book's scope. Nevertheless, "Wildlife-Habitat Relationships" is admirably up-to-date in many respects, including excellent discussions of experimental approaches and scale, and I've referred to it many times during the course of my own Ph.D. work.
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Struggling to Understand This Book.......2007-01-24
As a person who never studied high school level biology I find this book extremely difficult to follow. A solid background in chemistry seems necessary to fully grasp the concepts being discussed, so I was surprised that the Introduction claims it could be used as a middle-school textbook. Excerpt: "Binding of the dimerized growth factor then stimulates dimerization of the receptor. Dimerization of the receptor activates its own kinase domain, located inside the cell. The receptor, in turn, phosphorylates cytoplasmic signaling proteins that stimulate cell growth, differentiation, and proliferation. Each growth factor binds to its own specific receptor, which activates a unique set of signaling molecules." Are you getting this? Much new terminology is introduced on each page of the science sections - it is a very dense read. It is, however, full of information, if one is able to decipher it.
Filled with information.......2006-11-17
What are you passionate about? Within many topics there is a certain amount of controversy. In order to have a respectable opinion on any controversial issue, you must know what exactly is in conflict on that particular issue and also have a reasonable amount of background issue to base your beliefs off of and provide evidence of them. If you are interested in stem cell research, a great book for learning the necessary info would be Stem Cell Research: Medical Applications & Ethical Controversy by Joseph Panno, Ph. D. In this review, you will find a chapter by chapter outline of what excelled as well as what was flawed, some background information about the author, as well as other general thoughts and the book's relevance to current events.
The book begins with an introduction to exactly what stem cells are. This is a great place for the book to start as it not only lays down a foundation for the arguments and information that are going to be presented later on in the book, but also introduces stem cells and their ethical controversies to those that may not be entirely familiar with the topic. There are also many helpful diagrams throughout this chapter introducing the names of different cells which will be important in later chapters.
The second chapter deals with human stem cells. This chapter seems more designed for a science buff looking more for info on the scientific aspects of this topic than the ethical ones. Much of the info in this chapter was relatively useless to someone concerned with the ethical controversy and there were many large words and scientific terms that were difficult to keep track of. This however does not make it a bad chapter to all, just les useful to some than others.
The third chapter offers excellent insight on the types of diseases that could be cured using stem cell therapy and how stem cells could cure them. For a book that offers such raw information, it is difficult to not be at least a little intrigued by this information. Whether this is the writing style or just the nature of the info is difficult to say, but the impact is there. This chapter provides quite possibly the strongest argument for those in support of stem cell research.
Chapter four speaks of the commercialization of stem cells. This regards where stem cell research gets its funding more than anything. One may initially wonder why this information is pertinent. When taken into consideration, however, the fact that much of the ethical controversy surrounding the topic comes from the debate over how much government funding should be allocated for the research, then funding becomes a very important issue indeed. There is a lot of info in this chapter one may not have previously thought of, such as ulterior motives of pharmaceutical companies as well as specific examples, such as stock market woes of companies such as Aastrom Biosciences Inc. where a failure to yield results resulted in the decline of shareholder's confidence and eventual decline in value.(p.52)
Chapter five hits directly on many of the difficulties of stem cell research and how its potential may be exaggerated by researchers. The biggest problem deals with the immune system's adverse reaction to foreign stem cells and how many scientists skew reports by using rats that have been genetically engineered to have no immune systems so they accept their stem cells implants. (p. 60) This chapter is a good counterweight to the previous chapter and really points out that the author has a realistic and neutral view on the topic, which is important for writing a definitive informational book on a topic involving ethical controversy.
Chapter six details the ethical controversies of stem cell research. There are many such controversies and involved and it seems as though all the major ones are covered in this section. He does have a tendency to make those opposed to stem cell research sound more ignorant than those in support of it. This could however just be the way I viewed the passages entailed while I was reading them, reflecting my own personal bias on the subject. The one flaw with this chapter would have to be how he often refers to the next chapter on Judicial rulings he mentions in this chapter. This creates distractions from the reading and this chapter and the next chapter probably would have worked better together combined as one rather than separate.
The final chapter in this book deals with the laws that have been passed as well as some of the finer point of debate on the topic. The laws brought up are clear and definitive without being overly wordy, e.g. specific segments of the debate are left out in favor of the conclusions in various courts across the U.S. and Europe.
This book was published in 2005, so it is only a year old and virtually all relevant information is still pertinent within the ethical debates and also within the scientific community to this day. The fact that it analyzed not only what both sides have to say about the controversy in general, but also the laws that were passed regarding them and in several different countries no less was truly beyond expectations. Additionally, the author has solid credentials on the subject so one can feel secure in the accuracy of the info. "Joseph Panno, Ph.D., holds a degree in biology from Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, and specializes in molecular biology and physiology. He has taught a variety of undergraduate biology courses and published in numerous peer-reviewed publications including Cytometry and Molecular Brain Research." (1) He also has recently published an entire series of books involving current biological issues, Stem Cell Research: Medical Applications & Ethical Controversy being volume one in "The New Biology" series.
As a general rule when choosing a book, you must choose what you hope to get out of the book. This book offers a broad topic in its title, Stem Cell Research: Medical Applications & Ethical Controversy. As a result, one would expect to find a wealth of information regarding this subject in a book with such a title, and the book doesn't fail to live up to such a lofty claim. Therefore, if one were to decide that they wanted to become very knowledgeable on all matters involving stem cells in 90 pages, this book would not disappoint. The book doesn't offer opinion pieces on the subject however, but the reading of opinion pieces on a subject should generally be viewed as inferior when viewed in contrast against raw information and being given the opportunity to freely make one's own mind up about an issue.
Basically, this book is great for anyone who is interested in stem cell research and has very few flaws to be concerned about. Every chapter provides solid information, it is all up to date, and you'd be hard pressed to find a more qualified author. In the end, how you use this information is up to you.
Want to understand the Stem Cell Research controversy?.......2006-07-11
Want to understand the Stem Cell Research controversy? This is the book! It is not overly technical so the average layman can understand the issues.
Vol 1 of a 6 volume lecture series.......2005-08-05
Stem cells have numerous medical applications. Stems are capable of being renewed and can be continueously cultured in a undifferentiated state. In close proximity stems cells sponstanteously differentiate into heart, liver, bone marrow, blood vessels, pancreatic islet, or nerve cells. Scientist are learn how to control differentiate of these specialized cells.
There are two types of stem cell: embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. embryonic stem cells differiante into a wider range of cells and scientists have isolated factors at origin, such that, they can grow a kidney externally and transplate it back into a cow. The kidney functions correctly.
Technical barriers. The author does an provide an interesting view into the technical barriers that must be understood before stem cells can repair spinal injuries. Panno tell the reader, the neuron has dendrites that connect to other terminal connectors and the the electrical impulse travels down an insulated axon. The axon is insultated by a myleon sheath cell and the regenerative stem cell technology must differentiate too rebuild the neuron, oligodendrocytes, the swann cell and the sheath cell. The composition of these different cells must integrate correctly and connect sending an accurate signal. Inside the Axon membrane the signal is negative; Na+ and K+ chemical reacts cause and positive electric charge. Inside the Axon the charge is negative, in a rest state. When the dendrite membrane is distrubed or stimulated, the Sodium gate opens and these positively charged NA (Sodium) ions flood in creating a positive charge. Next the K (Potassium) gate opens, the K diffuse out, the membrane becomes negative. The charges must hit certain threshhold before the connecting dendrites will start their chemical reactions creating a positive impulse. The myelin sheath increases the speed of the impulse. A sodium channel at the end of the synaptic vesicles release Ca (Sodium).
So the author does reduce the optimism of the reader into thinking the Stem Cell can solve all biological injuries or problems.
Adult Stem cells. Adult Stem cells are undifferentiated that exist among differented cells. The Adult stem cell is unlike embryonic stem cells found in the inner cell mass of the blastocyst. The adult stem cell purpose is to repair damaged tissue. Scientist are finding adult stem cells in a number of different tissues: brain, bone marrow, peripheral blood, blood vessels, skeletal muscle, skin and liver. Adult stem cells have been harvested, multipled and used to fix a number of damaged tissues.
Bone marrow has two types of stem cell: 1) hematopoietic stem cells, forms all the types of blood cells 2) stromal cells generate bone, cartilage, fat, and fibrous connective tissue.
Brain has stem cells capable to generating the brain's three major cell types: astrocytes (neural tissue) and oligodendrocytes (A cell that provides insulation to nerve cells by forming a myelin sheath around axons) , and neurons.
Plasticity. Scientist manipulate adult stem cells to differentiate into specific cell types by the use of growth factors. Growth factors are proteins and these proteins signal the adult stem cell too differentiate into a specific type of cell.
For example, adult stem cell may be harvested and differianted to develope insulin-producing cells for type I, for individuals with diabetes. Adult stem cells exhibit plasticity meaning they can be introduced into a damaged tissue and the stem cell may differentiate into cardiac muscle. Another area to fix is Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is caused by a progressive degeneration and loss of dopamine (DA)-producing neurons, which leads to tremor, rigidity, and hypokinesia (abnormally decreased mobility). It is thought that PD may be the first disease to be amenable to treatment using stem cell transplantation. Factors that support this notion include the knowledge of the specific cell type (DA neurons) needed to relieve the symptoms of the disease. In addition, several laboratories have been successful in developing methods to induce embryonic stem cells to differentiate into cells with many of the functions of DA neurons.
Adult Stem Cells have the plasticity to differiate into the follow types of cells:
Hematopoietic stem cells produce: red blood cells, B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, natural killer cells, neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, monocytes, macrophages, and platelets.
Bone marrow stromal cells produce: bone cells (osteocytes), cartilage cells (chondrocytes), fat cells (adipocytes), and other kinds of connective tissue cells such as those in tendons.
Neural stem cells in the brain produce three major cell types: neurons,astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes.
Epithelial stem cells produce: absorptive cells, goblet cells, Paneth cells, and enteroendocrine cells.
Skin stem cells produce: keratinocytes (the protective layer of skin). The follicular stem cells produce hair follicles.
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