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Biographical Study of Usaf General Officers, 1917-1952: A Through K (Usaf Historical Studies, No 91)
Manufacturer: Journal of the West ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 089126132X |
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Minds behind the Brain: A History of the Pioneers and Their Discoveries
Stanley Finger Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0195181824 |
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With neuroscience steadily replacing psychology, philosophy, and even religion as a model of self-understanding, it's time we take a look back at the history and meaning of this curious branch of research. Washington University historian Stanley Finger charms and invigorates the reader with Minds Behind the Brain, a look at thousands of years of brain science in the form of biographical sketches. Nineteen great scientists whose brilliant insights, determined work, and resistance to cultural expectations brought this three-pound, lumpy beige ball increasing respect--from the ancient Egyptians discarding it upon death to our own view of it as the seat of consciousness.Ramon y Cajal, Sperry, Galen, and Descartes are among the researchers Finger chooses to illuminate. Their peers, colleagues, and times are also portrayed vividly; the unavailability of human corpses for dissection until very recently, the still-raging debate on vivisection and animal research, and religious resistance to certain findings have all worked against these men and women. Well-chosen illustrations help humanize these figures, as does the author's careful balance between depictions of research and personal lives. How did Descarte's dog figure in the philosopher's understanding of the soul? Find out in Minds Behind the Brain. --Rob Lightner
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Attractively illustrated with over a hundred halftones and drawings, this volume presents a series of vibrant profiles that trace the evolution of our knowledge about the brain. Beginning almost 5000 years ago, with the ancient Egyptian study of "the marrow of the skull," Stanley Finger takes us on a fascinating journey from the classical world of Hippocrates, to the time of Descartes and the era of Broca and Ramon y Cajal, to modern researchers such as Sperry. Here is a truly remarkable cast of characters. We meet Galen, a man of titanic ego and abrasive disposition, whose teachings dominated medicine for a thousand years; Vesalius, a contemporary of Copernicus, who pushed our understanding of human anatomy to new heights; Otto Loewi, pioneer in neurotransmitters, who gave the Nazis his Nobel prize money and fled Austria for England; and Rita Levi-Montalcini, discoverer of nerve growth factor, who in war-torn Italy was forced to do her research in her bedroom. For each individual, Finger examines the philosophy, the tools, the books, and the ideas that brought new insights. Finger also looks at broader topics--how dependent are researchers on the work of others? What makes the time ripe for discovery? And what role does chance or serendipity play? And he includes many fascinating background figures as well, from Leonardo da Vinci and Emanuel Swedenborg to Karl August Weinhold--who claimed to have reanimated a dead cat by filling its skull with silver and zinc--and Mary Shelley, whose Frankenstein was inspired by such experiments. Wide ranging in scope, imbued with an infectious spirit of adventure, here are vivid portraits of giants in the field of neuroscience--remarkable individuals who found new ways to think about the machinery of the mind.Customer Reviews:
Fast shipping.......2007-10-13
excellent overall history.......2003-05-30
Excellent layout, stilted performance.......2002-09-17
Otherwise, a wealth of information.
Great for what it is........2001-06-16
About time someone wrote a narrative history of neuroscience.......2001-03-29
The pictures and photographs add to the interest level and fun of reading this book. I enjoy seeing the older instruments, the drawings done by the original scientists, and photographs of the man with myasthenia gravis who was given anticholinesterase drugs to help with his affliction. This type of information puts a human face on dry science. Ultimately it is the application of what is learned in neuroscience used to relieve the suffering of those with chronic degenerative diseases which I find rewarding, not just the science as an end in itself. In fact, most of the men who made significant additions to neuroscience and understanding of the brain were trying to elucidate how the brain works in order to help those with these types of brain problems.
Finger does an excellent job. It is a long book, but immensely readable. Lots of information that was new to me, along with information that I had gotten glimpses from other sources (usually magazine articles in historical or lay science journals). This book should definitely be on hold in any university library where neuroscience is being taught, and if teaching neuroscience, professors should recommend to students to go and read the relevant chapters for historical background in this book.
There were a few scientists I would have liked more information on like Wilder Penfield. I would have preferred more recent (last 150 years) then all the early information from Greek history. That is a personal bias of mine, and not a reflection on the author who had to make choices of how much to put in the book about whom. I plan on keeping this book where I can reach it for papers and for teaching. I disagree with the reviewer who complained about all the references. I appreciate the referenced information, so that I know where to go for more information on a particular topic. I also plan on making this book recommended reading for my students and for deaf students. Karen Sadler, Science Education, University of Pittsburgh
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The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants
Michael T. Murray Manufacturer: Gramercy ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
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ASIN: 051722321X Release Date: 2004-06-01 |
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If you don't believe the 80% of the world's population who depend on herbal remedies to treat common ailments, there is now a wealth of scientific research to substantiate the claims. If used properly, herbal medicine is powerful, effective and simple. THE HEALING POWER OF HERBS draws on scientific research to corroborate what many have known for years: herbs are the key to a longer, more healthful life. Inside you will find a directory to 37 common medicinal plants along with recommendations for treating 34 common health problems.Customer Reviews:
The Healing Power of Herbs.......2007-09-15
"THE" DEFINITIVE & COHERENT GUIDE FOR UNDERSTANDING MEDICINAL HERBS & THEIR APPLICATIONS.......2006-01-25
Herb book that is ahead of its time.......2002-07-05
I've had it for years and it amazes me how ahead of its time it is. I've even found articles on coleus and guggul. It's hard to find info on these.
He includes both folklore and research information.
this is the best!.......2001-03-18
Best In Its Class.......2000-07-27
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The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants.(Review) (book reviews): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal
Jean Butler Manufacturer: Countryside Publications Ltd. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000997JJC Release Date: 2005-07-28 |
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This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Countryside Publications Ltd. on November 1, 1999. The length of the article is 541 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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The Healing Power of Herbs the Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants
Murray Michael T Manufacturer: Prima Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000LBJZ18 |
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The Healing Power of Herbs-The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants
Michael T. Murray Manufacturer: Gramercy Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000VZIFA6 |
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The Healing Power of Herbs-The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants
Michael T. Murray Manufacturer: Gramercy Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000VZIEYS |
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Cabin Cooking: Good Food for the Great Outdoors (Williams-Sonoma Outdoors , Vol 2)
Tori Ritchie Manufacturer: Time-Life Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0783546203 |
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Great cookbook!.......2006-08-21
Another winner from Williams-Sonoma.......2001-01-27
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Understanding Horses With Caddie
Carola Von Kessel , and Carola Von Kessel Manufacturer: Cadmos Verlag Gmbh ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 3861279487 |
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Quilting Dot-to-dot Patterns for Today's Machine Quilter (Golden Threads)
Cheryl Barnes Manufacturer: American Quilter's Society ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1574329022 |
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This newly developed Dot-to-Dot quilting technique makes following the stitching path of any quilting design easier and faster! Beginning machine quilters will especially benefit from this quick way to divide their quilting into small sections when quilting free-motion on the sewing machine or using a home quilting frame.Cheryls second book includes scores of ready-to-use quilting patterns in a variety of stylesGeometric, Folk Art, Elegant, Masculine, Juvenile, Traditional, and more. The designs are created for all areas to be quilted, including sashings with connecting blocks, borders with corners, and edge-to-edge pantograph.Chapters contain tips and hints for loading your quilt, batting and thread choices, creating/using pantographs, as well as auditioning patterns, and a variety of quick techniques for custom fitting your patterns and transferring them onto your quilt top.
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The Complete Book of Garden Design, Construction and Planting
David Stevens , Lucy Huntington , and Richard Key Manufacturer: Ward Lock Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0706369645 |
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Miles of Smiles: 101 Great Car Games and Activities
Carole Terwilliger Meyers Manufacturer: Carousel Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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ASIN: 0917120116 |
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Please add "Revised in 2002" in the "Product Details" section since we did a revision at that time but maintained the sameCustomer Reviews:
Lots of activities.......2005-07-19
it's all about the journey there!.......2002-04-26
"Are we there yet?" is a question rarely asked when you bring MILES OF SMILES along on your journeys. It is a good book for travellers, chock-a-block with things to do with eyes & brains. Thinking on the move, exercising the brain cells, learning to wrap the tongue around strange words, thinking inside the head, rather than passively, staring into space as someone else's ideas reel into the mind.
In my childhood, the only way we went on vacations was by family car. My mother was the driver, with my father navigating. To retain his sanity, he invented all sorts of brain teasing games. So, I was thrilled when I came upon Carole Terwilliger Meyers' handy little book MILES OF SMILES. It's perfect for a glove compartment or a seat pocket. I have, however, played many of these games with my kids on busses, trains, even 'planes.
MILES OF SMILES is a book that will let you think, use your brain, get to know your family. It has a whole slew of new games to play, which can be adapted to any age passengers. In the Introduction, Carole Terwilliger Meyers even gives parents a clue as to how to entice teenagers into the games.
Pick up a couple of copies of MILES OF SMILES - just in case you lose the first!
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Rapid Review Gross and Developmental Anatomy: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Rapid Review)
N. Anthony Moore , and William A. Roy Manufacturer: Mosby ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0323045510 |
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Get the most from your study time and experience a realistic USMLE simulation! These new additions to the Rapid Review Series - highly rated in the First Aid rankings - make it easy for you to master all of the basic science material covered on the USMLE Step 1 Exam.
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Weird & Gross Bible Stuff
Rick Osborne , Quentin Guy , and Ed Strauss Manufacturer: Zonderkidz ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0310704847 |
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Cannibal Cows, Swamp Dragons, Demonic Pigs, and More! DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK if you don’t have the stomach for the bizarre and absolute gross. For boys ages 8-12.Customer Reviews:
Entertaining.......2004-05-08
These are just a few examples of the types of stories you find in this book. An entertaining presentation of stories from the Bible, while especially appropriate for someone who is into the weird and gross, even someone who is not into that (like me) may find the book enjoyable for its fresh perspective of well-known events from the Bible.
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Gross and Developmental Anatomy
N. Anthony Moore , and William Roy Manufacturer: Mosby ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0323012019 |
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This text offers a comprehensive yet concise review of gross and developmental anatomy while discussing all of the relevant clinical information. The review chapters in the first section of the text are in a user-friendly outline format with high-yield information located in margin notes and clinical topics discussed within the outline and in clinical boxes. The second section of the book contains two 50-questions exams in USMLE format. A CD-ROM that accompanies the book contains a full-color art program, 500 board-style questions and answers with rationales for correct answers as well as all incorrect choices, and a quizzing function that gives scores at the end of the exams.
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Regionalism and Revolt: The Crown and Its Provinces in England, 1200-1650
Manufacturer: Hambledon & London ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1852851570 |
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Historians of premodern Europe often think in terms of 'small worlds': a series of regional societies functioning independently of each other. This -approach works well for isolated areas but is less obviously applicable to England, the most centralised country in Europe. How far England was centrally controlled and how far power in reality remained in the localities are key considerations in understanding English history both in the middle ages and after-wards.The essays in Regionalism and Revision all address these questions, both by analysing how the problem should be approached and by examining what the exercise of power involved in local terms. Did the gentry dominate local office by virtue of their intrinsic importance in their counties or were they dependent for the continuation of their power and wealth on the renewal of their commissions from the central government? How did magnates mediate influence at the centre on behalf of the localities, and how were they repaid for it? How did officials appointed by the crown, including sheriffs and JPs, react to having to impose unpopular burdens, such as purveyance, upon the counties?
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Etching, Engraving and Intaglio Printing (Handbooks for Artists)
Anthony Gross Manufacturer: Oxford University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0192899163 |
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Anthony Gross
Mary Gross Manufacturer: Scolar Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 085967889X |
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Anthony Gross: Paintings, drawings, prints : catalogue of an exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 14 February-16 April, 1989
Anthony Gross Manufacturer: The Museum ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 1854440004 |
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Bulding A Better PC! (Dragon Magazine) Issue #225 (Vol. XX, No.8)
Manufacturer: TSR ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OS6QJW |
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The Dissolution of the Lancastrian Kingship: Sir John Fortescue and the Crisis of Monarchy in Fifteenth-Century England (Paul Watkins Medieval Studies)
Anthony Gross Manufacturer: Paul Watkins ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1871615909 |
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Dungeon Magazine Issue #56 (November/December 1995)
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0786902817 |
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Within the Barbed Wire Fence: A Japanese Man's Account of His Internment in Canada (126p)
Takeo Ujo Nakano Manufacturer: Univ of Washington Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0295957891 |
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Within the barbed wire fence: A Japanese man's account of his internment in Canada
Ujo Nakano Manufacturer: University of Toronto Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000XA6PHO |
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Within the barbed wire fence: A Japanese man's account of his internment in Canada (Social history of Canada)
Ujo Nakano Manufacturer: University of Toronto Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0802023827 |
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Within a Barbed Wire Fence : A Japanese Man's Account of His Internment in Canada
Manufacturer: Formac Publishing Company, Limited ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000H27JR8 |
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Within the Barbed Wire Fence: A Japanese Man's Account of His Internment in Canada
Takeo Ujo Nakano Manufacturer: Univ of Washington Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000ORQK44 |
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