Come hanno fatto le cellule a comparire sulla Terra primordiale, per poi moltiplicarsi e diversificarsi fino a trasformare in un tempo lunghissimo tutto l'ambiente del nostro Pianeta? E ancora, com'è possibile che miliardi di cellule riescano a cooperare e a formare grandi organismi pluricellulari come noi? Minuscola, fragile, incredibilmente complessa e sempre nuova - eppure in grado di mantenere inalterato nel suo DNA un bagaglio d'informazioni che risale a più di tre miliardi di anni fa - la cellula costituisce per la scienza uno degli argomenti più affascinanti e rappresenta una sfida continua. L'essenziale di biologia molecolare della cellula è un libro pensato per fornire i fondamenti della biologia cellulare, che servono a comprendere sia le questioni biomediche sia quelle biologiche più ampie, con l'obiettivo di spiegare anche a chi si avvicina per la prima volta alla biologia come funziona la cellula, mostrando come le proteine, il DNA e l'RNA cooperano nel creare questo straordinario sistema che si nutre, risponde agli stimoli, si muove, cresce e si riproduce. In questa quinta edizione ci sono diverse novità, a cominciare da una trattazione delle nuove potenti tecniche che permettono di studiare le cellule e i loro componenti con una precisione che non ha precedenti, come il microscopio a fluorescenza ad alta risoluzione e la criomicroscopia elettronica; c'è inoltre un approfondimento dei metodi più recenti per il sequenziamento e l'editing genomico; si illustrano nuovi modi di concepire come le cellule si organizzano e promuovono le reazioni chimiche che rendono

In the era of colorblindness, it is no longer socially permissible to use race, explicitly, as a justification for discrimination, exclusion, and social contempt. Yet, as legal star Michelle Alexander reveals, today it is perfectly legal to discriminate against convicted criminals in nearly all the ways that it was once legal to discriminate against African Americans. Once you’re labeled a felon, the old forms of discrimination—employment discrimination, housing discrimination, denial of the right to vote, denial of educational opportunity, denial of food stamps and other public benefits, and exclusion from jury service—are suddenly legal.

Developed with the corresponding energies of the four directions in mind, the uniquely Australian Animal Dreaming Oracle embraces the ancient concept of animal divination. With each animal's dreaming clearly interpreted in the accompanying guidebook, you will be able to give and receive accurate and inspirational readings for yourself and others.

Targeted mainly for the pre-licensure nurse with experience in various hardware and software applications, who is ready to apply those skills, Applied Clinical Informatics for Nurses, presents current research findings and a broad scope with multiple case studies and examples to aid students in linking content to clinical environment. It would be a useful tool for nurses who want to expand their knowledge base of technology and informatics in the context of health care. Seventeen chapters are divided into three sections: concepts and issues in clinical informatics; use of clinical informatics in care support roles; use of clinical informatics tools in care delivery systems. Section one introduces issues and concepts pertinent to the field of clinical informatics, the culture of health care and use of health information technology in the US, and a summary of information science principles, and, finally, a discussion of the nurse’s role in health-care informatics in the twenty-first century. Sections two and three have material designed to stimulate discussion of advanced concepts. There are sections for contributors and reviewers, an about the editors section, references, illustrations, and a glossary. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

The #1 best seller Proof of Heaven has already touched millions of lives, turning skeptics into believers in the existence of a universal dimension characterized by peace, acceptance and unconditional love that is accessible to all of us.

In the closing pages of Proof of Heaven, Dr. Alexander writes that he uses meditation audio programs to achieve the altered state of mind that enables him to return to the idyllic realm he describes in the book, and suggests that readers and listeners can use similar audio programs to alter their consciousness and achieve comparable results.



In SEEKING HEAVEN, Dr. Alexander presents four thirty-minute audio meditations produced specifically to support and enhance the experience of readers and listeners of Proof of Heaven who want to access the brain state of blissful higher consciousness and that he attained during his Near Death Experience. Working closely with meditation audio specialist Sacred Acoustics to develop four guided meditations that combine digital harmonic frequencies, sacred instruments, sounds from nature and the human voice to help listeners recreate the four stages of his miraculous spiritual journey: “Everything is a Vibration,” “Thinning the Veil,” “Shift Your Perspective,” and “Connecting with Source.”

Animated shorts constantly challenge our notion of animation and storytelling techniques with memorable moments, heartwarming characters and amusing plotlines. Pixar shorts like Andre and Wally B proved that computer animation was possible; Tin Toy laid the groundwork for what would become Toy Story; and Mike's New Car exposed Pixar's finely tuned funny bone. These short films, premiering in front of feature films or online laid the groundwork for new techniques, great storylines and engaged audiences around the world. From demo reel creation to festival shorts, students and professionals alike are creating animated shorts that are dynamic and eye catching but the time constraints of these shorts are challenging in their own right. The unique format of the animated short of two to five minutes in length presents a practical and aesthetic challenge that is rarely addressed in the classroom. Ideas for the Animated Short is a comprehensive and practical blueprint for creative and unique animated short creation with a focus on the strength of a compelling story. Ideas for the Animated Short is your answer. A comprehensive guide to the animated short, this title is an invaluable asset for aspiring animation professionals, students and independent filmmakers. Explore the process of developing a short from conception to final delivery and adapt the industry's best practices in your own workflow. Written by three leading animators, artists and professors, Ideas for the Animated Short is written from the unique perspective of a professional animator adapting creative stories into incredible animated shorts. .

Follow from start to finish the creation of an animated short from the pre-production thought process to story development and character design. Explore the best practices and avoid the common pitfalls of creating two to five minute shorts. Watch a specially created animated short, demonstrating the core techniques and principles at the companion website! Packed with illustrated examples of idea generation, character and story development, acting, dialogue and storyboarding practice this is your conceptual toolkit proven to meet the challenges of this unique art form. The companion website includes in-depth interviews with industry insiders, 18 short animations (many with accompanying animatics, character designs and environment designs) and an acting workshop to get your animated short off to a flying start! With all NEW content on script writing, acting, sound design and visual storytelling as well as stereoscopic 3D storytelling, further enhance your animated shorts and apply the industry best practices to your own projects and workflows.

* This unique creative toolkit for idea generation and refinement is short and to the point, focused on the basic principles you need to know
* The companion DVD contains professional and student animations (including preparatory sketches and storyboards) to demonstrate effective techniques and imaginative results
* Packed with inspirational interviews and behind-the-scenes work from top professionals from Sony, Pixar and Disney

This quick reference manual offers accessible, reliable knowledge on small animal dermatology in the popular Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult format. The second edition of Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Dermatology is a completely new compilation of information, with chapters rewritten, reorganized, and updated to offer even faster access to commonly used dermatology information. Aiding busy practitioners in making rapid, accurate decisions, the book offers complete coverage of diagnostic tools and information in an easy-to-use bulleted format.