Fungal Physiology, 2nd Edition

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Thoroughly revised, this edition summarizes the field of fungal physiology from a dynamic, experimental perspective. Integrates molecular genetics with biochemistry and development of fungi. Reorganized into 14 chapters it describes the latest contemporary experimental approaches to fungal research as well as future developments.

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Fungal Nutrition and Physiology
Michael O. Garraway
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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Fungal Protoplast: A Biotechnological Tool

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Fungal Protoplast: A Biotechnological Tool
D. Lalithakumari
Manufacturer: Science Publishers
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ASIN: 1578080932

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Lipids of Pathogenic Fungi
Rajendra Prasad , and Mahmoud A. Ghannoum
Manufacturer: CRC-Press
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Increases in various fungal infections due to Candida, Aspergillus, Blastomyces, Histoplasma spp., and Dermatophytes have attracted interest in the biochemistry of the fungal pathogens responsible. This book discusses the importance of lipids in pathogenic fungi and how they are involved in infections that pose serious health problems. The role of lipids in dimorphism, adherence, and virulence of fungi is investigated as is their composition and metabolism. Several chapters are devoted to examinations of specific pathogenic fungi, which will be particularly useful to researchers studying the clinical manifestations of infections caused by these factors. Later chapters present possible antifungal agents and nonconventional agents that target the organisms discussed earlier. Collectively, the contributions to this volume provide an excellent overview of this field. This text is essential for practicing clinicians and for everyone involved in the important task of resolving the problems associated with fungal pathogenicity.

Metabolism and Molecular Physiology of Saccharomyces Cerevis

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Metabolism and Molecular Physiology of Saccharomyces Cerevis

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ASIN: 0748407316

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This text emphasises the importance of staying informed about Saccharomyces cerevisiae as it provides the intellectual basis for much of the molecular and cellular biology of eukaryotes. It offers yeast users a concise account of the metabolism and physiology of this organism. Chapters include: life cycle and morphogenesis; carbon metabolism, nitrogen metabolism; lipids and membranes; protein trafficing; and phosphorlation and dephosphorylation of protein and stress response. This book is for second and final year undergraduates in microbiology, biotechnology and applied biology, postgraduate and doctural researchers working on yeast, and researchers and managers in industries which use and exploit Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

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Molecular Biology in Filamentous Fungi

Manufacturer: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
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Molecular Biology of Fungal Development (MYCOLOGY)

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Molecular Biology of Fungal Development (MYCOLOGY)
Heinz D. Osiewacz
Manufacturer: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
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ASIN: 0824707443

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Providing an overview of the fundamental aspects of molecular fungal development, this book covers different elements in the maturational and reproductive cycles of selected fungal taxa. Illustrating various molecular pathways in parasites and hosts, the book explores the development of interventional strategies for combating disease. Highlights include discussions of pseudohyphal yeast growth, hyphal tip growth and genetic control of hyphae fusion, genetic control of aging, spore death, control of the generation of vegetative and sexual reproductive units, symbiotic interactions of fungi with the roots of higher plants, and parasitic interactions of fungi with both plants and animals.

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The Physiology of Fungal Nutrition
D. H. Jennings
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521038162

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The nutrition of a vegetative fungal colony can be viewed as a web of interconnected processes. In this volume, the author provides a mechanistic basis to the subject, focusing on processes at the plasma membrane, considering the modulating effects of the fungal wall and describing the fate of nutrients entering the fungus. The major emphasis is physiological, but biomechanical and molecular biological information has been drawn upon as appropriate to reflect the power of the multifaceted approach and encourage such further study. A comprehensive review of what is known for the more commonly studied fungal species is complemented by information on other fungi to provide an indication of the diversity of nutritional processes that exist in the fungal kingdom.

Plasma Membrane Atpase of Plants and Fungi

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Plasma Membrane Atpase of Plants and Fungi
Ramon Serrano
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Practical Fungal Physiology
Peter M. Robinson
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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Board a boat bound for a notorious island, savor seafood straight from the tank, indulge in royalty-worthy luxury atop Nob Hill, picnic at a mountainside winery far above the Napa Valley crowds —Fodor's San Francisco 2005 offers all these experiences and more! From Golden Gate Park to Chinatown, our local writers have explored the city, to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety —we've even expanded our coverage of wine country! Before you leave for San Francisco, be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best —"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."

-New compact trim size make these guides even more portable
-Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need
-Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures
-Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets
-Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family

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set.......2000-03-13

I like that it comes with a set. All of the things that it comes with is fascinating: facts, make-believe things from the journey, and other things.

From East to West with Lewis and Clark (My American Journey)

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From East to West with Lewis and Clark (My American Journey)
Deborah Hedstrom-Page
Manufacturer: B&H Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0805432663

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For students ages eight to fourteen, the MY AMERICAN JOURNEY series presents a true history of the United States with a cleverly helpful dose of fiction.

Each of the ten books recounts highlights from the life of a political, creative, or cultural legend. But to engage a student’s interest from page one, a fictional narrator—usually a school-age person who somehow knew the main hero—tells the story with youthful vigor.

Adding to Deborah Hedstrom-Page’s unique lessons are illustrations from Sergio Martinez (Max Lucado’s You Are Special). Each book also contains study questions and activity pages for every chapter.

From 1804 to 1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the treacherous landmark expedition from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean that would help map out North America. Theirs is an inspiring story of amazing endurance—never give up!

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Story of Studdy, a gifted artist and illustrator and Bonzo, the dog character he created.

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Bonzo!!!.......2006-11-10

This book is a great reference for the Bonzo Dog collector, or just someone interested in the era. I really enjoyed it!

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Concise descriptions of the animals and their tracks are combined with detailed drawings of the front and back prints, stride patterns and other important identifying aspects. Each animal is captured in accurate black-and-white illustrations, including pattern and print comparisons. A perfect guide for teachers, parents, hikers and urban adventurers.

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Looking At Old Prints

Manufacturer: Cambridge House Books
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ASIN: 0906853060

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A very useful book for the collector. Wonderful illustrations. Includes suggestions on what to collect, care and conservation, investment values, information on how to recognise reproductions. Guides the reader through the various hand-worked techniques employed by the early printmakers and the methods used in printing them. Includes helpful information for collectors.

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Looking at old prints
John Booth
Manufacturer: Cambridge House Books
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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a.02 Wide Row Planting
Dick Raymond
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
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ASIN: 0882661760

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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

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Love Me or Kill Me is the first study of Sarah Kane, the most significant British dramatist in post-war theater. It covers all of Kane's major plays and productions, contains hitherto unpublished material and reviews, and looks at her continuing influence after her tragic early death. Locating the main dramatic sources and features of her work as well as centralizing her place within the 'new wave' of emergent British dramatists in the 1990's, Graham Saunders provides an introduction for those familiar and unfamiliar with her work.

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Good intro to the works of Sarah Kane.......2002-07-25

I have no doubt in my mind, that Sarah Kane's influence will be compared to that of Beckett's, in about twenty or thirty years. Unfortunately, those of us in the United States have had little opportunity to see her works staged, as of yet. Nevertheless, Saunder's book provides a somewhat thorough overview of her works.
The book is divided into two parts. After a brief introduction, there is a discussion of each of her plays, and Saunders traces Kane's journey and development. Common themes are discussed, her movement toward stripping down language to the barest essentials, her reliance on image over the word, her destroying of the boundaries and limitations of theatrical structure, common characteristics of her characters, etc. Most of the time is spent on Blasted!, which I can understand, but I found the insight to be less in-depth on some of my favorite plays, including about a ten page discussion each for both Cleansed and Crave. It leaves one feeling that merely the surface has been scratched. However, new information was introduced, which did add to my enjoyment and understanding of the plays. The second half of the book includes a number of interviews with actors, directors, agents, and such, that had the opportunity to work directly with Kane. This section adds a different perspective from the first, and adds a much more personal approach that books of this sort are usually lacking.
Hopefully, this book will help direct some attention to Kane's work. It seems that we are the only country not invested in her works, and maybe this book will help de-mystify her for American audiences. Maybe this will help get her fellow playwrights some attention as well, such as Mark Ravenhill, Anthony Neilson, and David Greig. This book marks a positive step toward understanding the work of someone who innovated and challenged so much, that we will only fully comprehend her impact in the distant future. Its worth the read, and applause for Saunders for taking this crucial step.

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A rich social history of the eighteenth century that accompanies a BBC TV series, here is the story of four sisters as threads in the tapestry of a grand era. The daughters of the Second Duke and Duchess of Richmond lived in magnificence as mistresses of some of the most splendid houses in England and Ireland through turbulent times, from the Jacobite Rebellion to the French Revolution. Photographs reveal the spectacular treasure trove of houses, furniture, objects, and paintings that they had commissioned, while stills taken on the location of the TV drama show the actors in their settings and costumes. A historian and best-selling author takes you deep into their opinions, tastes, and habits, describing everything from how and where they bought their furniture and found their gardeners to the details of their lifestyle. A beautiful introduction to a majestic world. 208 pages, 135 color illus., 16 b/w illus., 7 3/4 x 9 1/2. NEW IN PAPERBACK

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Wonderful! Enchanting! Fascinating! Read this NOW!.......2000-03-14

This is a wonderful book! I bought the video from Borders, (39.99) and I LOVED it! Of course, to follow up, I had to but the book. There are two versions of this book, the telivision companion, which I prefer since it has better pictures, and more pictures in color. Stella Tillyard did a fabulous job of writing this book! This edition, has pictures from the video series, and contains the text telling the stories of the Lennox sisters, their passions, deceptions and timless love for one another. I can't get enough of this book! If you have not seen this video, buy it! I promise you will watch it again and again! The costumes are fabulous, and the actors LOOK like the real people! It is made by the BBC. I would buy both versions of the books as well. ajw@marinternet.com

Aquavideo: Locating Underground Water : A Complete Dowsing Method by the World Renowned Master

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Aquavideo: Locating Underground Water : A Complete Dowsing Method by the World Renowned Master
Verne L. Cameron
Manufacturer: Life Understanding Foundation
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ASIN: 0882340093

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Children of the World (#kim 9123c)
Georgiana Liccione Stewart
Manufacturer: Kimbo Educational Audio
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Georgiana's World
Amanda Foreman
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A fascinating women
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INTRICATE, INVOLVING SAGA OF A SOMETIMES DITZY LADY
A.K.A. The "Let's Blame Bess Book!"

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire
Amanda Foreman
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Georgiana Spencer was, in a sense, an 18th-century It Girl. She came from one of England's richest and most landed families (the late Princess Diana was a Spencer too) and married into another. She was beautiful, sensitive, and extravagant--drugs, drink, high-profile love affairs, and even gambling counted among her favorite leisure-time activities. Nonetheless, she quickly moved from a world dominated by social parties to one focused on political parties. The duchess was an intimate of ministers and princes, and she canvassed assiduously for the Whig cause, most famously in the Westminster election of 1784. By turns she was caricatured and fawned on by the press, and she provided the inspiration for the character of Lady Teazle in Richard Sheridan's famous play The School for Scandal. But her weaknesses marked the last part of her life. By 1784, for one, Georgiana owed "many, many, many thousands," and her creditors dogged her until her death.

Biographer Amanda Foreman describes astutely the mess that surrounded the personal relationships of the aristocratic subculture (Georgiana and the duke engaged for many years in a ménage à trois with Lady Elizabeth Fraser, who inveigled her way into the duke's bed and the duchess's heart). Foreman is, by her own admission, a little in love with her subject, which can lead to occasional lapses of perspective, but generally it adds zest to a narrative built on, rather than burdened by, scholarship, that is at once accessible and learned. An impressive debut, in every sense. --David Vincent, Amazon.co.uk

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The winner of Britain's prestigious Whitbread Prize and a bestseller there for months, this wonderfully readable biography offers a rich, rollicking picture of late-eighteenth-century British aristocracy and the intimate story of a woman who for a time was its undisputed leader.

Lady Georgiana Spencer was the great-great-great-great-aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, and was nearly as famous in her day. In 1774, at the age of seventeen, Georgiana achieved immediate celebrity by marrying one of England's richest and most influential aristocrats, the Duke of Devonshire. Launched into a world of wealth and power, she quickly became the queen of fashionable society, adored by the Prince of Wales, a dear friend of Marie-Antoinette, and leader of the most important salon of her time. Not content with the role of society hostess, she used her connections to enter politics, eventually becoming more influential than most of the men who held office.

Her good works and social exploits made her loved by the multitudes, but Georgiana's public success, like Diana's, concealed a personal life that was fraught with suffering. The Duke of Devonshire was unimpressed by his wife's legendary charms, preferring instead those of her closest friend, a woman with whom Georgiana herself was rumored to be on intimate terms. For over twenty years, the three lived together in a jealous and uneasy ménage à trois, during which time both women bore the Duke's children—as well as those of other men.

Foreman's descriptions of Georgiana's uncontrollable gambling, all- night drinking, drug taking, and love affairs with the leading politicians of the day give us fascinating insight into the lives of the British aristocracy in the era of the madness of King George III, the American and French revolutions, and the defeat of Napoleon.

A gifted young historian whom critics are already likening to Antonia Fraser, Amanda Foreman draws on a wealth of fresh research and writes colorfully and penetratingly about the fascinating Georgiana, whose struggle against her own weaknesses, whose great beauty and flamboyance, and whose determination to play a part in the affairs of the world make her a vibrant, astonishingly contemporary figure.

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A fascinating women.......2007-10-04

Before I read the biographies of Georgian and Harriet, I thought the stories of £50,000 gambling debts were just made up for romantic novels. Georgiana and her sister Harriet, members of the influential Spencer family, made "brilliant" marriages, set the fashion trends of their times, lived scandalous lives, and mixed with royalty in England and across Europe. Their interest and influence in politics were incredible for a time when women were still thought of as useless and frivolous creatures. This biography is well documented and gives a great introduction to late 18th Century English society though I thought it jumped around a little.

Impossible Read.......2006-12-17

This was a book club selection. I really, really tried to get into the book, but simply couldn't. After 100 difficult pages I just had to give up. Not even worthy of one star.

awesome!.......2006-09-12

i loved this book. i read it several years ago and thought it was very informative. i loved the political and fashion commentary - i learned a lot while being entertained. love it!

INTRICATE, INVOLVING SAGA OF A SOMETIMES DITZY LADY.......2005-10-04

At times the cast of characters in this biography gets one slightly lost and it is good that it has a reasonably full index. There are some intriguing photos of the scandalous goings-on and it is a generally good read.

Timothy Wingate Ottawa CANADA

A.K.A. The "Let's Blame Bess Book!".......2005-07-20

Despite Foreman's excellent style and fascinating subject, I found myself frustrated with "Georgiana" as the story continued.

Foreman's caricature of Lady Elizabeth Foster as the "villainess" of the story doesn't ring true. Foreman's repeated castigation of Bess to justify Georgiana's lower moments and characteristics reminds me of a mother repeatedly choosing to excuse her favorite child of any wrongdoing because of a "bad friend's unwholesome influence."

Bess is consistently depicted as a jealous homewrecker anxious to supplant Georgiana and "show her up." Yet Foreman's own facts reveal a level of devotion on Bess's part to the Cavendishes that makes that dificult to believe. Bess didn't seem so interested in supplanting her friend so much as she was in securing some sort of security for herself.

Foreman seems determined to depict Bess's sole motivation in all her actions as causing harm/embarrassment to G or "showing her up." If she has an alleged love affair with Count Fersen its sole purpose is to humiliate G and her love affair and near-marriage to another man is written off as an attempt to "show up" Georgianna (the man in question was of comparable rank to Devonshire).

The concept that Bess Foster might have been distinctly uncomfortable with her unorthodox position (a poor divorcee, estranged from her children, living as an undefined "houseguest"--sometimes governess, sometimes friend to G, and sometimes mistress to G's hubby) and seeking other alliances (via a respectable marriage) never seems to enter Foreman's mind.

A look at Bess's history (repudiated by her husband, abbandoned by her father) explains to any sensible person why Bess may have felt compelled to please William Cavendish and accept his advances. Clearly she'd learned in the school of hard knocks that this was an era where women fared best by pleasing the men in their lives. It says a lot about Georgiana's character that she was not above encouraging this "flirtation" between her younger friend and her husband to secure a more "pleasant" lifestyle for the both of them.

Who ultimately had the power in this relationship? Who had the political clout? The social standing? Who held all the advantages? It certainly wasn't Lady Bess Foster. If anything HER reputation was compromised by her involvement in the situation. So how can she be the one in charge of everything that was happening?

It seems throughout the narrative Bess's good intentions are maligned by selfish motives while Georgiana's faults are excused by virtue of her good nature.

Bess married William a few years after Georgiana's death. So what? How was this a disloyalty to her friend? We're talking about a woman who died twenty years after Georgiana, still wearing a hair bracelet of her late friend's hair.

It seems Amanda Foreman is a victim of the same class snobbery that colored the era she wrote about.

Nice try, Ms. Foreman. Next time, let your subject be a grown-up and be responsible for her own choices.

The Phantom Church and Other Stories from Romania.: An article from: World Literature Today

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The Phantom Church and Other Stories from Romania.: An article from: World Literature Today
Marguerite Dorian
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from World Literature Today, published by University of Oklahoma on January 1, 1998. The length of the article is 756 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Phantom Church and Other Stories from Romania.
Author: Marguerite Dorian
Publication: World Literature Today (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 1998
Publisher: University of Oklahoma
Volume: v72 Issue: n1 Page: p122(1)

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Georgianas World the Illustrated Georgin

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Georgianas World the Illustrated Georgin
Amanda Foreman
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Illustrated
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ASIN: B000O8RRV8

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