Structure of Phototrophic Prokaryotes

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This book provides an in-depth review of the ultrastructure of the phototrophic bacteria and how electron microscopy is used in the study of light-harvesting antennae and reactions centers, as well as ecology. Topics discussed include detailed methods and models for the three basic types of photosynthetic apparatus. The thylakoid (cyanobacteria), intracytoplasmic chromatophore membrane (purple bacteria), and chlorosome (green bacteria) models are presented based on ultrastructural studies including ultra-thin sections, 3-D reconstruction of thick sections, freeze-fracture replicates, and immunolabeling. The book also explains how species of phototrophic bacteria can be identified in natural populations by their ultrastructure. Structure of Phototrophic Prokaryotes will be an invaluable reference resource for researchers and students working in photosynthesis and microbial ecology.

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At Home in Buenos Aires.......2000-08-20

This pictorial review of Buenos Aires is a stunning display of photos of the city, its homes and its people. Coupled with a descriptive narrative, the photographs, all in color, trace the history of the city and describe modern day Buenos Aires. It is awesome to see the turn of the century architecture of the various buildings and at the same time to be allowed into the private homes of the city's residents. As an American visitor to Bs.As., I found that this book allowed me to see areas that otherwise would be unavailable to view. In later chapters of the book, the writer and photographer take the reader to the city's suburbs and then on to the world famous Argentine estancias (ranches).I would recommend this book to those who have traveled to the city who now wish to be reminded of its beauty as well as to the Argentines who may now live outside the country yet long for a reminder of what awaits their return. For those who have yet to visit Bs. As., this book is a fine substitute.

Very good book!.......2000-04-25

I found this book by chance on my last trip to NY.

I am an argentinian living in Buenos Aires, and I love my city. I think the book shows it in a wonderful way, through the text and pictures, which I found really beautiful.

It's good value for money too.

Let's go to Buenos Aires.......1999-12-15

As an argentinian expatriate, this book is a wonderful reminder of my beloved Buenos Aires. But if you were not born in Argentina, you will not find only a turistic guide, a political essay or a historical vision of the city, but all that and more.

The description of the society is really accurate, and it is made with the objective point of view of a foreigner. And the research about the History of the city is precise as well. As an architect, I find the photographs excellent, and they show the reality and the contrasts of this wonderful city.

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Covers children's novels by Louisia May Alcott, Lloyd Alexander Frances Hodgson Burnett, Lewis Carroll, Carlo Collodi, Eleanor Estes, Louis Fitzhugh, Esther Forbes, Kenneth Grahame, Irene Hunt, Rudyard Kipling, Madeline L'Engle, C.S. Lewis, George MacDonald, A.A. Milne, L.M. Montgomery, E. Nesbit, Mary Norton, Robert C. O'Brien, Phillipa Pearce, Arthur Ransome, Johanna Spyri, Robert Louis Stevenson, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, E.B. White, T.H. White, and Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Touchstones Vol. C: Texts for Discussion (Touchstones (Student's Guides Touchstones Discussion Project))

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Touchstones Vol. C: Texts for Discussion (Touchstones (Student's Guides Touchstones Discussion Project))

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Touchstones Volume a: Texts for Discussion (Touchstones (Student's Guides Touchstones Discussion Project))

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Touchpebbles Vol. a: Texts for Discussion (Touchpebbles (Touchstones Discussion Project))

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Touchpebbles Vol. a: Texts for Discussion (Touchpebbles (Touchstones Discussion Project))

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Touchstones Volume B (Text For Discussion)
Touchstones Discussion Project
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1878461591

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This book is about animal and human relationships and what people and puppies can learn from those relationships. No special equipment is required. Your hands and commitment to teaching the puppy to think is all that is needed. The book is illustrated and has pictures demonstrating technique that works. The Gates Method is based upon 35 years of veterinary practice, observations and identifying what works when training the new puppy to calm down and think. This is a must-have, illustrated manual for all new puppy parents.

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A valuable tool for dog owners.......2004-02-14

Dr. Gates uses anecdotes and philosophy to convey the lessons he has learned from 35 years of practice. His techniques are natural but too often overlooked these days. A must read for all puppy owners.

A must have for new puppy parents!.......2003-08-10

Dr. Gates does a fantastic job of showing new puppy parents how to teach their puppy the concepts of trust and respect, which leads to self-control. What a unique and refreshing concept! He as great stories, and illustrations that bring his experiences to life and made it easy for my wife and I to apply these skills to our puppy. A fast read with incredibly valuable information. A must have investment in your relationship with your new family member.

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Don't be fooled by the appearance of a piece of furniture--a fragile example of a peasant's handmade table may be worth far more than an elegant china cabinet that's only a modern copy of an original royal commission. Learn to tell the difference as you study the history of furniture collecting from the 18th-century through the present (1950s styles now can be considered antiques). Experts help you understand the signatures and styles of particular makers, firms, and even owners from many countries around the world. Special sections cover stools and chairs, sofas and settees, tables and desks, bookcases and cabinets, and bed and bath furnishings. Along with tips on where and how to find truly valuable pieces come illustrated indicators for detecting repairs, restorations, and even reproduction work that lowers value. You need never take prices at face value, armed with secrets for avoiding overpriced pieces and spotting bargains.

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IPM for Gardeners: A Guide to Integrated Pest Management
Raymond A. Cloyd , Philip L. Nixon , and Nancy R. Pataky
Manufacturer: Timber Press, Incorporated
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0881926477

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Since the publication of Silent Spring in 1962, interest in alternative pest-management strategies has increased dramatically. As a way to reduce the use of pesticides and keep plants healthy, integrated pest management (IPM) has evolved to emphasize prevention, early diagnosis (or "scouting"), and long-term control strategies — not quick fixes. Many nurseries, land-use agencies, and public gardens now require the use of IPM as an intelligent, real-world system to raise plants in an environmentally responsible manner. Despite a plethora of technical IPM training manuals, no book until now has distilled its core philosophy for the home gardener, so that he or she can learn to manage plant health as the professionals do, based on scientific principles. In IPM for Gardeners, a team of experts explains how any gardener can use IPM techniques for success at home. Authoritative, well-illustrated, and packed with case studies, this volume promises to change the way we see our gardens.

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The Great Mosque of Damascus.......2007-05-13

Flood's book is THE standard book on this, one of the only remaining examples of Ummayid religious architecture and practically the only intact mosque from the formative years of Islam. The only way it could be improved would be to have a large portfolio of color illustrations of the mosaic decoration, the work of Byzantine artists brought directly form Constantinople.

Exquisite! Scholarship at its best........2001-02-26

This book presents a truly comprehensive account of the Great Mosque of Damascus; from a consideration of both ornament and structure, the author traces the formations of an Umayyad visual culture in an innovative and most illuminating way. The links the author makes between Umayyad caliphate and Byzantium are truly ingenious in their setting of not only the historical context, but also through a reading of the formal and "archival" evidence within the very architecture. In the field of Art History, and specifically, Islamic Art History, this work is destined to be revolutionary and classic all at once.

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Tired of waiting for the scene when he takes it off? Then feast your eyes on Shirtless!, featuring more than 175 images of the best bare-chested men in Hollywood. Shirtless! tracks the muscular development of the male movie star with many never-before-seen photos. Here are all the favorite heroes of American cinema including silent-era heartthrob Rudolph Valentino, a swimsuit-clad Cary Grant from the thirties, barrel-chested Bob Mitchum at the height of forties patriotism, the fifties rebel James Dean, the hip and hirsute Sean Connery from the sixties, seventies stud Jan-Michael Vincent, eighties superman Arnold Schwarzenegger, the nineties sculpted Rupert Everett, and uberbabe Chris Klein beginning the new century. You'll also find some unexpected displays of male flesh and rediscover classic hunk films that are worth another look. An irreverent, indulgent, and informative visual journey through the world of movie muscle, Shirtless! will leave you breathless.

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Is that....?.......2007-09-17

Outstanding look back at actors of yesteryear. Ever find yourself wondering if a particular actor had hair on his chest or arms? Wonder no more. Have fun gazing at these high quality photographs and saying to yourself - oh, I know who that is ...it's.... A true treat for the eye as well as the curiousity. Enjoyable book and a must have for the Hollywood beefcake buff. Now I want this publisher to produce "Shirtless in Swimwear" so we are able to see chests,arms and legs!!!

Great photographs, Tab Hunter a great cover.......2007-05-14

This was a nice surprise. I don't really buy coffee table books, there was no promise of great stories or even quotes from the subjects themselves. But it was fun to see the beefcake in Hollywood's golden and post golden era. Nice gift for a Christmas or birthday present of a fan of any number of hunks, from Tab Hunter to Clint Walker to Clint Eastwood and beyond.

Not Without Merit, But Disappointing.......2005-03-14

I was disappointed in "Shirtless ...," although there is no denying that the book offers some attractive pictures of some very attractive men. The first two problems, which are relatively minor, are Reuter's annoying political and cultural prejudices and his bias toward particular types of men.

A perfect example of his cultural prejudice comes in the caption to a photo of Tom Selleck. Reuter finds it a "dichotomy" that Selleck will play a gay man but "fiercely defend his NRA affiliation." Apparently, the idea that a gay-friendly man - let alone a gay man himself - might not tow the liberal line simply does not occur to him. However, this problem is easy to overlook by skimming over the text. (As another reviewer pointed out, it is leering and unsophisticated, so you're not missing much anyway.)

With regard to the second problem, the author obviously prefers perfect, gym-rat bodies to a more natural look and does indeed short-change hairy, masculine types. For example, Vince Edwards' biggest claim to fame as a sex object was his chest full of hair; so how is it that the author chooses a picture of Edwards with his chest shaved for probably the only time in his career? Here, too, Reuter frequently injects his "enlightened" cultural views with inane comments about maculinity and gender roles. However, there are still plenty of great pictures, and, despite his obvious bias, Reuter does show us quite a few moderately hairy guys.

So what's the big disappointment? It is in Reuter's focus on later decades. Half the book consists of photos from the 1970's through the 1990's. While some of the men are certainly sexy, the internet is full of pictures of stars from this era. Anyone who wants to ogle pictures of Richard Gere, Sylvester Stallone or Jude Law will find thousands of them on the internet. What I hoped to see more of were pictures of earlier stars, from the silent era through the 50's. The ones who did make into the book from those decades are great - they earned "Shirtless ..." the two stars it gets from me. However, Reuter's sneering comments about the bodies of early actors makes it clear that they were insufficiently Chippendales-esque for him and so got short shrift.

"Shirtless ..." is worth buying for these early photographs, if they interest you. If it's the pumped-up stars of today you want, just Google them. It will save you money and provide instant gratification besides.

Where's Robert Redford?.......2004-04-07

There are over 150 photographs here, many in color, of Hollywood actors from the famous to those barely remembered or not remembered at all. For the most part they are placed in chronological order. The chapters are "In The Beginning","The Thirties", "The Forties", "The Fifties", "The Sixties"," "The Seventies", "The Eighties", "The Nineties And Beyond", and a final chapter, "Man To Man" with photographs of "men of color", "pugilists", "changing body types", and "Tarzan types." Many of the hunks throughout the years you expect to see are here, and often in two-page color: Clark Gable who set off a firestorm in 1934 when he appeared in IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT with Claudette Colbert and revealed, as he prepared for bed, that he wasn't wearing an undershirt, thereby changing the wearing apparel of the American male forever. In spite of his weight now, Marlon Brando will always represent the 50's as the steamy Stanley in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. (pp. 42-43) Paul Newman, still handsome and sexy as he approaches 70, calls to mind the 60's. Burt Reynolds in the 70's became famous for his nude photo in COSMOPOLITAN magazine. One could hardly pick up a magazine in the 80's without seeing the smooth-chested Richard Gere on the cover. One's acting ability obviously has nothing to do with who makes the cut here so we have Tab Hunter on the cover of this book and see the likes of George Hamilton and Pat Boone inside, along with two actors who later became governors of California. Worst photo selection of a very attractive actor is for that of Alec Baldwin. Where did he get that spikey haircut I ask?

While I understand this is not as important as whether or not the U. S. found weapons of mass destruction when we invaded Iraq, but missing in action, just to name three, are Warren Beatty, Steve McQueen and Robert Rutherford. How could either of these been omitted when Pat Boone was included?

Finally a word about the layout-- the author apparently wanted to imitate the move fan magazines of the past (PHOTOPLAY, for example)-- this works rather well, but the names of the actors in white outlined in black and two different kinds of type, some of it bold and some of it not, make for very difficult reading.

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Commentary from Victor Terry of "Checkmatemag.com": Non-fiction. Illustrated. Index. Pictures of shirtless actors decade by decade from George O'Brien and Rudolph Valentino (the 20s) to Brendan Fraser and Brad Pitt (the 90s). Most of those pictured are noted for their film work, but some, like David Chokachi, Erik Estrada, Mark Harmon, and Michael Landon, are primarily known for their tv work. This parade of pecs shows how male physical development has changed over the years in Hollywood and thus in the country, from natural to gymbunny pumperup, with stops along the way for boys next door, frat boys, beachboys, twinkies, natural physiques, musclemen and bodybuilders, James Bonds, Tarzans; among those shown shirtless are John Barrymore, Harry Belafonte, Troy Donahue, Jamie Foxx, Cary Grant, Jude Law, Bruce Lee, Jason Scott Lee, Ricardo Montalban, Ronald Reagen, Sabu, Antonio Sabata Jr, Clint Walker more than 160 men, plus some unidentified men (one of whom is Ray Walston). Many of the men are hairy torso'd, but some have shaven torsos. (The hairiest chests shown? Probably Alec Baldwin, Sam Elliott, and Chuck Norris.) Reuter includes no genital nudity but he does include Leonard Whiting's bare butt.

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Shirtless! The Hollywood Male Physique
Donald F. Reuter
Manufacturer: Universe Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000TVJG4Q

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