Author: National Coaching Foundation
Publisher: Coachwise Ltd
Keywords: practice, coaching, guidelines, coach, successful
Number of Pages: 94
Published: 1997-01-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0947850163
ISBN-13: 9780947850166

Author: National Science Foundation (U. S.)Pui-Shum B. Sh
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Keywords: seismic, loads, structures, behavior, inelastic, modeling
Number of Pages: 624
Published: 2001-02
List price: $59.00
ISBN-10: 0784405530
ISBN-13: 9780784405536

This collection of technical papers presents the latest ideas and findings on the inelastic behavior of reinforced concrete structures from the analysis and design standpoints. These papers include the state-of-the-art concrete material models and analysis methods that can be used to simulate and understand the inelastic behavior of reinforced concrete structures, and design issues that can improve the seismic performance of these structures. Topics include modeling of concrete behavior; modeling of RC structures (finite element approach and macro-element approach); and experimental studies, a

Author: National Kidney Foundation of Southern California
Publisher: National Kidney Foundation of Southern California
Keywords: disease, kidney, living
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2007-09-08
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0970059310
ISBN-13: 9780970059314

The first edition of "Living Well With Kidney Disease" was developed and published by the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California. Based on the handbook "When Your Kidneys Fail" (originally published in 1982), this new and updated edition provides detailed information specifically intended for people coping with Kidney Disease and other renal failure, as well as their friends and families. The question and answer format provides a clear and manageable guide for those seeking support and answers. Among the topics covered are the principles of kidney function, methods of treatment, tra

Author: U.S.T. of China Physics Coaching Class Yung-Kuo L
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Keywords: solutions, universities, qualifying, questions, american, mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical, problems, major
Number of Pages: 420
Published: 1990-05-01
List price: $38.00
ISBN-10: 9810200560
ISBN-13: 9789810200565

The material for these volumes has been selected from the past twenty years’ examination questions for graduate students at University of California at Berkeley, Columbia University, the University of Chicago, MIT, State University of New York at Buffalo, Princeton University and University of Wisconsin.

Author: CIBA Foundation SymposiumCIBA Foundation Symposiu
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: symposium, suppression, tumour, analysis, genetic
Number of Pages: 268
Published: 1989-03-29
List price: $175.00
ISBN-10: 0471922994
ISBN-13: 9780471922995

Comprises the proceedings of a symposium held at the Ciba Foundation, London, February 1988. Contains the latest research results on the inverse relationship between cell proliferation and differentiation and the nature of the genes involved. Included are the studies of cell fusion experiments, the introduction of single chromosomes into malignant cells, and the transfection of individual genes. Also reports on the role of certain oncogenes in normal development, lineage commitment, and tumorigenesis.

Authors:Novartis Foundation, Novartis Foundation Symposium,
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: oestrogens, effects, cognitive, neuronal
Number of Pages: 292
Published: 2000-08-30
List price: $184.95
ISBN-10: 0471492035
ISBN-13: 9780471492030

Although normally thought of as a sex hormone, recent research has highlighted the numerous and significant effects that oestrogen has on the CNS, extending far beyond its important reproductive role. It has been shown that oestrogen acts as a neural growth factor with important influences on the survival, plasticity, regeneration and ageing of the mammalian brain.This exciting book brings together leading clinicians and researchers to discuss oestrogen’s basic mechanisms of action, the extrahypothalmic brain regions it affects, and its influence on cognitive functions in animals and hum

Author: National Cancer Policy BoardNational Research Cou
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: summary, recommendations, cancer, care, palliative, improving
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 2001-06-15
List price: $21.00
ISBN-10: 0309075637
ISBN-13: 9780309075633

Summary and recommendations presented in this report builds on and takes forward an agenda set out by the 1997 IOM report Approaching Death: Improving Care at the End of Life. Identifies the special needs of cancer patients and the importance of the clinical and research establishment involved in cancer care. Softcover.