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New York's Capital District was ideally situated to become one of the nation's earliest and most important transportation crossroads. The Mohawk River was the only water level gap in the Appalachian range to the west, which led to the construction of the Erie Canal. Soon after its completion, the state's first railroad began operating between Albany and Schenectady in 1831. Other pioneer railroads followed, heading north to Canada, south to Ne...

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This book presents protocols for identification of genetic drivers of cancer. Chapters guide readers through a brief history of cancer gene discovery,  in silico approaches,  in vitro approaches, and in vivo approaches using forward genetic screens in mice. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-b...

This volume is for people over 40, who are planning to marry. It shows ways to make the marriage successful and warns of serious pitfalls. The real-life situations give authenticity to the concepts. Dr. Starr writes from the experience of working with hundreds of single and single-again people, many of whom are struggling with remarriage. This book is for you. Dr. Dennis Franck, Director, Single Adult Ministries, Assembly of God What a timely ...

The tourism trade has sustained itself in Saratoga County since the early 1800s, but this region also saw a vibrant industrial era that is often overlooked. At one time, this New York county hosted the nation's largest book paper mill, newsprint paper mill, tannery and paper bag manufacturer. In addition, it was home to such world-famous products as Button fire engines, Isaiah Blood hard edge tools, Eddy valves and various brands of mineral sp...

For more than a century, New York's Capital District was one of the most industrialized regions in America. Adding to the growth and fame of Capital District engineering were hundreds of gifted inventors, without whom some industries would never have been established. Based on the strength of milestone inventions, Troy became known as the Collar City, Cohoes as the Spindle City and Schenectady as the City that Lights the World. Other inventors...

New York's railroads were born of the cutthroat conflict of rate wars, bloody strikes and even federal graft. The railroad wars began as soon as the first line was chartered between Albany and Schenectady when supporters of the Erie Canal tried to block the new technology that would render their waterway obsolete. After the first primitive railroads overcame that hurdle, they began battling with one another in a series of rate wars to gain mar...

Aging Joyfully shows what it is like for the last one third of a person's life and how you can experience it joyfully. Aging Joyfully brings an enlightening perspective to the process of aging. It's not just a matter of moving from one stage (middle adulthood) to the next (senior adulthood). It is a transition with different stages. Whether you are approaching a new stage or helping someone else who is, this book provides points to safely gu...

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This is a "must read" for any single person or couple planning to be involved in a stepfamily situation. The five main points are clearly presented-Children, Communication, Comparison, Compromise, and Commitment-followed by nineteen stepfamily situations. With blended marriages on the increase, Help! I'm a Stepparent is a must-read for all stepparents. Timothy Starr is well qualified, both from his own personal experience as a child and from...

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Aging Challenges states thirty main issues people face and how to handle them. Wow! What a fantastic resource for maximizing life in later years. Follow these guidelines and not only will you live longer, but you will live better. Guaranteed!" -Charles Arn, Author, Researcher "Starr addresses down-to-earth issues for which we must all find answers." -Ward Tanneberg, President of Christian Association Serving Adult Ministries "Aging Chall...

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The town of Milton, New York, lies near the center of Saratoga County. It is crisscrossed by a series of rivers, which have played an important role in the town's development--most notably, the Kayaderosseras. Milton's only village, Ballston Spa, with the attraction of its rare mineral springs, was once among the country's most popular tourist destinations. One of the largest and most elegant hotels in the world, the Sans Souci, vied with a ho...

For more than a century, New York's Capital District was one of the most industrialized regions in America. Adding to the growth and fame of Capital District engineering were hundreds of gifted inventors, without whom some industries would never have been established. Based on the strength of milestone inventions, Troy became known as the Collar City, Cohoes as Spindle City and Schenectady as the City that Lights the World. Other inventors est...