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RNA interference (RNAi), in which RNA silences RNA, is the most recent discovery to revolutionize the study of biology.  In RNAi: Design and Applications, leaders in the field contribute state-of-the-art, easy to follow methods and bench protocols designed for practical, everyday use of RNAi in biological research.  Divided into two parts, this comprehensive volume covers fundamentals including designs of RNAi, biochemical assay protocols for ...

James Arness was born May 26, 1923, in Minneapolis. He entered college just as World War II began and dreamed of being a naval aviator. It seemed as if every night his fraternity was having a party to send off a brother to the service. Young Arness got his interview with a naval flight program officer, but his hopes vanished as he was informed that his six foot seven inch height disqualified him automatically. He wrote his draft board asking t...

Alcatraz Island has a chilling history. Surrounded by icy waters, enshrouded by thick fog, and wrapped in whistling wind, it is no surprise to find that it is haunted. In fact, there is so much sadness, desperation, torture, and death in its past, it's al

This exquisite book takes you to a jewelry Magical Kingdom of theatrical beauty, showcasing dazzling Juliana crystal jewelry made by William DeLizza and Harold Elster from 1947 to the 1990s. Over 375 color photographs display the largest collection of str

A book about the unfortunate experience of neglect, rebellion and eventual redemption. One man's story of how God met him in the most extraordinary and difficult situations and showed himself strong and loving toward him. From a church boy, son of a preacher to a thugged out felon languishing behind bars and wondering what happened to his life, and where did it all go wrong.

Historical Jesus studies have opened up important discussions concerning anti-Semitism and early Christianity and the political and ideological filtering of the Jesus story of early Christianity through the Roman empire and beyond. This book covers the classical studies that initiated the new historiography.

Examines the state of relations between NATO and Russia. This book discusses a number of areas including: the impact of NATO's eastward expansion and the NATO-Russia Council and Russia's reassertion of itself in its 'near abroad'.

Emphasizing on the production of space and periodic excursions into literature, art and architecture, religion and public culture, this study is suitable for students and scholars interested in comparative history, urban studies, and the social sciences.

Papyrus and his friend Imhotep head off for Sakkarah, where a statue must be erected to give praise to the Pharaoh. While navigating the Nile, they save an old man threatened by a crocodile. In Sakkarah, the Pharaoh's life is threatened too: He has been poisoned. If he dies, the future will be very bleak. So our young heroes have the idea of letting the old man they saved play the role of Pharaoh, seeing as the two men look very much alike. Bu...

Discover the secrets behind hundreds of everyday enigmas, with this book that reveals the hidden economics in day to day life. Will appeal to fans of "Freakonomics" and "Does Anything Eat Wasps?".

Leah and Toby have lived across the street from each other for years without meeting. When fate finally brings her inside his intriguing house, Leah is surprised to find that he might just need her as much as she might need him, will romance help them to realise their dreams? A feel-good romance to capture the imagination which, with a major marketing campaign, is sure to be a popular hit. 'Could this be her best yet? We think so' "Eve". 'Ente...

Sex, money and decadence among the upper classes in 19th century New Orleans and abroad.

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In den letzten beiden Jahrzehnten ist eine Neugründungswelle von Kriegs- und Heimatmuseen in Ost- und Westeuropa zu verzeichnen. Offenbar wächst das Interesse an historischen Ausstellungen, wie die steigenden Besucherzahlen belegen. Damit gehen auch zunehmende Forschungsinteressen an den neuen musealen Landschaften in Osteuropa einher. Der vorliegende Band, der Texte deutscher und osteuropäischer Wissenschaftler versammelt, liefert eine aktuel...

Synthesizes more than 20 years of historical writing on the history of women in the American West. Organized chronologically, this work covers important themes central to gender and women's history, including women's mobility, women at home, wage labor, immigration, marriage, political participation, and involvement in wars at home and abroad.

Drawing on ethnographic and archival research, "Changing Forests" explores how the indigenous Lenca community of La Campa, Honduras, has conserved and transformed their communal forests through the experiences of colonialism, opposition to state-controlled logging, and the recent adoption of export-oriented coffee production. It merges political ecology, collective-action theories, and institutional analysis to study how the people and forests...

Nature didn't design human beings to be statisticians, and in fact our minds are more naturally attuned to spotting the saber-toothed tiger than seeing the jungle he springs from. Yet scienti?c discovery in practice is often more jungle than tiger. Those of us who devote our scienti?c lives to the deep and satisfying subject of statistical inference usually do so in the face of a certain under-appreciation from the public, and also (though les...

Sure to be found controversial by some, compelling by all, this is the only available book-length examination of the way the U.S. Army and Department of Defense have tried to create the capabilities promised by the high-tech Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA). Of more immediate concern, it is also the only in-depth account of the effect RMA and transformation concepts had on the American operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Many of the proble...

More from the Crompton family in this second novel from former pop star and tabloid favourite Kerry Katona, which follows her powerful debut Tough Love. Rough Justice delves into the WAGs (wives and girlfriends) lifestyle of Premiership League footballers.

Terrestrial neutron-induced soft errors in semiconductor memory devices are currently a major concern in reliability issues. Understanding the mechanism and quantifying soft-error rates are primarily crucial for the design and quality assurance of semiconductor memory devices.This book covers the relevant up-to-date topics in terrestrial neutron-induced soft errors, and aims to provide succinct knowledge on neutron-induced soft errors to the r...