Author: Anthony H. Cordesman
Publisher: Center for Strategic & Intl Studies
Keywords: terrorism, biological, challenge
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2005-12-30
List price: $22.95
ISBN-10: 0892064773
ISBN-13: 9780892064779

The politics and ideology of terrorism have removed past limits on the levels of violence that terrorists are willing to use. Captured al Qaeda records clearly show that Islamic extremists have an interest in acquiring biological weapons. Still, the fact that a threat exists does not define its probability. With this study, Anthony Cordesman seeks to provide a credible risk assessment of biological terrorism.

Author: Stephen Morse
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: perspective, biological, sustainability
Number of Pages: 274
Published: 2010-08-16
List price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 0521543002
ISBN-13: 9780521543002

Encouraging students to engage in the challenges and complexity of sustainability, this text considers not only the theories underlying sustainability, but more importantly how theories are translated into practice and the difficulties of achieving this in the world in which we live. This pragmatic focus gives students a greater understanding of the practice of sustainability and highlights the challenges involved. Models and theories are illustrated throughout with real world examples to help students move away from the abstract and connect with genuine issues. The text begins by focusing on

Author: D. T. Edmonds
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: systems, biological, magnetism, electricity
Number of Pages: 302
Published: 2001-07-12
List price: $85.00
ISBN-10: 0198506791
ISBN-13: 9780198506799

On the molecular biological level the only significant forces are electromagnetic, so that ultimately all living processes must be understood in terms of electromagnetic fields and forces. The first half of the present book deals with the theory of electromagnetism using a descriptive and geometrical approach suited to students of biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, including biologically relevant examples where possible. The second half contains biological topics which can serve as applications of the theory for students of chemistry or biology, or as an introduction to biology for students

Author: Arthur T. Winfree
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: time, biological, geometry
Number of Pages: 808
Published: 2001-06-08
List price: $105.00
ISBN-10: 0387989927
ISBN-13: 9780387989921

Dealing with dynamics of processes that repeat themselves regularly, this revised and updated edition extends the thread from 1980 to the present day, concentrating on areas of interest where there will be much activity in the future. This involves going through spatial biochemical, electrophysiological, and organismic dynamical systems and patterns that were discovered by pursuing the theme of phase singularities introduced in the original book. In particular the work on excitability in cell membranes will be thoroughly updated as will the references throughout the book.

Author: L. N. Petrov
Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc
Keywords: indexes, bibliography, diversity, biological
Number of Pages: 220
Published: 2003-06
List price: $69.00
ISBN-10: 1590335287
ISBN-13: 9781590335284

One of the cornerstones of life’s wonders is the vast array of species filling the planet. From plants to animals to humans, there is no shortage of beings to provide ’spice of life’ variety is said to be. Periodically, scientists announce the discovery of a ’new’ form of life, so it seems as if Earth is capable of producing new species just to keep us on our toes. At times, the immense breadth of living things can even feel overwhelming, as one pauses to ponder how numerically insignificant humans are when compared to the insect population. Given the biological d

Author: Helmut Sigel
Publisher: CRC Pre
Keywords: systems, biological, ions, metal
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 1982-02-26
List price: $259.95
ISBN-10: 0824715691
ISBN-13: 9780824715694

About the Series... Metal Ions in Life Sciences links coordination chemistry and biochemistry in their widest sense and thus increases our understanding of the relationship between the chemistry of metals and life processes. The series reflects the interdisciplinary nature of Biological Inorganic Chemistry and coordinates the efforts of scientists in fields like biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, molecular and structural biology, enzymology, environmental chemistry, physiology, toxicology, biophysics, pharmacy, and medicine. Consequently, the volumes are an essential s

Author: Deborah Blum
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Keywords: men, women, differences, biological, brain, sex
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 1998-07-01
List price: $16.00
ISBN-10: 0140263489
ISBN-13: 9780140263480

For centuries, links between biology and behavior have been mined for ammunition in the gender wars. Western science has often tainted the discussion by skewing the norm toward men so that the biological underpinnings of their weaknesses and strengths are applauded while those of women are denigrated. Sex on the Brain is a chatty, fairly evenhanded report on a broad range of animal and human studies intended to provide insight into hot-button issues such as aggression, nurturing behavior, infidelity, homosexuality, hormonal drives, and sexual signals. According to one researcher, "We inherit t