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Retroelements are ancient mobile DNA found in most organisms. Long dismissed as useless, selfish or "junk" DNA, they were thought to be mere intracellular parasites from our distant evolutionary past. Together with their mutant relatives, L1 sequences constitute almost 50% of the mammalian genome. L1s can retrotranspose in a defined window of the neuronal differentiation, changing the genetic information in single neurons in a "random" fashion...

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Arizona Lucy was inspired by a true story. It came to life when Carol¿s daughter Lisa graduated from Tufts Veterinary School and moved to Arizona for an internship with her cat Lucy in tow. Travel along with Lucy as she moves from Boston to settle into a new life in Arizona. Experience with her the ups and downs of being the new cat in the neighborhood. Lucy learns that moving away from what is familiar to her can really be a good thing. She s...

This is the true story of a poor French immigrant who became successful but lost his family. It is a primer for adults who love their families but love their careers more! The author traced 17 generations of his ancestors from France, including some of whom who fought along Joan of Arc at the Battle of the Orleans during the 100-Year War. Included is a musketeer (a real one, not an actor) who lead a charge against Prince Eugen of Savoy, and th...

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Multiobjective problems involve several competing measures of solution quality, and multiobjective evolutionary algorithms (MOEAs) and multiobjective problem solving have become important topics of research in the evolutionary computation community over the past 10 years. This is an advanced text aimed at researchers and practitioners in the area of search and optimization. The book focuses on how MOEAs and related techniques can be used to so...

In this admirable introduction to medieval thought, Dom Jarrett deals in turn with the prevailing ideas concerning law, women, education, war, and other important manifestations of the era. The changing concept of education is traced as the university system grew, and the return to the classics in the mid-14th century set the state for the widening influence of Renaissance ideas. The ever fascinating topic of women is then taken under scr...

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Recognized as the primary American symphonist of the 20th century, Roger Sessions (1896-1985) is one of the leading representatives of high modernism. His stature among American composers rivals Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, and Elliott Carter. Sessions was awarded two Pulitzer prizes, election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, winning the Brandeis Creative Arts Award, the Gold Medal of the American Academy, and a MacDowell Medal, in...

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Presents the research findings in new strains of antimicrobials with extraordinarily broad resistance. This book features a historical introduction and contains chapters on biofilms and the mechanism of multidrug tolerance as well as strategies for the development of new antibiotics.

Recognized as the primary American symphonist of the 20th century, Roger Sessions (1896-1985) is one of the leading representatives of high modernism. His stature among American composers rivals Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, and Elliott Carter. Sessions was awarded two Pulitzer prizes, election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, winning the Brandeis Creative Arts Award, the Gold Medal of the American Academy, and a MacDowell Medal, in...

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Die Beerdigung eines nahen Verwandten ist per se kein schönes Ereignis. Doch als Daniel feststellen muss, dass der Leichnam vertauscht wurde und sich in dem Sarg gar nicht sein Vater befindet, sein Bruder sich partout weigert, einen Teil der Kosten der Beerdigungsfeier zu übernehmen, Onkel Alfie noch immer vor dem Altersheim darauf wartet, abgeholt zu werden und der Verlobte von Cousine Martha dafür aber Stimmen hört, da er versehentlich einen...

Zehn Modellprüfungen testen Lese- und Hörverstehen, Textproduktion und Sprechen. Eine Audio-CD enthält die Hörtexte, die Lösungen und Transkripte sind separat beigelegt. Passgenaue Vorbereitung auf die wichtigen DaF-Prüfungen Die Bücher stellen Übungen, Arbeitshilfen und Tipps zur Verfügung - differenziert für individuelle Bedürfnisse und klar im Aufbau. Eine detaillierte Bewertung der Prüfungsteile hilft den Lernenden, ihren eigene...

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The 366 inspiring meditations in this book offer practical help! Each entry is full of wisdom, insight, and comfort-poignant reflections for every parent facing the day-to-day challenges and joys of raising kids. The author covers a broad range of topics on Twelve Step recovery, including self-esteem, control, feeling, maintaining boundaries, and win/win parenting. This comforting book encourages us to take a minute for ourselves each day, so ...

The papers collected in this hugely useful volume cover the principle physical and biological aspects of radiation therapy and in addition, address practical clinical considerations in the planning and delivering of that therapy. The importance of the assessment of uncertainties is emphasized. Topics include an overview of the physics of the interactions of radiation with matter and the definition of the goals and the design of radiation thera...

An assessment of "Anna Karenina", this book overturns traditional interpretations of the classic novel and shows why readers have misunderstood Tolstoy's characters and intentions. It offers analyses of Anna, Karenin, Dolly, Levin, and other characters, with a particularly subtle portrait of Anna's extremism and self-deception.

SAGE Reference is proud to announce the Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society. The Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society spans the relationships among business, ethics and society, with an emphasis on business ethics and the role of business in society. The encyclopedia provides an essential reference tool for students, academics and practitioners interested in gaining knowledge on the role played by business with regard to the en...