Pine Nuts and Pepper is about authors experiences and memories somewhere between her babyhood and young adulthood. She was introduced to her native Tamil tongue and lifestyle by her parents and the annual vacation which was usually in the South. All through her childhood, they kept moving to different places in the two Northern States. Each move meant another language and another culture, totally different. At that stage culture was all that she could perceive through her senses, namely smells, textures, tastes, colors, and sounds, and how they combined to build something much more. Emotions and affections ran high in her make-up as she was growing up, weaving a very rich tapestry with sharp contrasts, subtle shades and nuances which she cherish and trying to share with the world today. Besides that which was available to us within our home and outside, the remnants of the British raj were all-pervasive in the little hill state of her childhood. They learnt to get along in the new way of life and add to the old. The many cultures and the task of harmonizing them surely affected their lives and their view of life. The ability to blend and balance the different worlds shaped her and perhaps her attitude towards people. She always felt that shes never totally a part of IT like the others but shes never a total stranger either. That is probably why very ordinary incidents impressed her and stayed in her mind till this opportunity to pen them down. It wasnt until she met Marie and saw her relate to her childhood that she thought others might do so as well.
Pine Nuts and Pepper is about authors experiences and memories somewhere between her babyhood and young adulthood. She was introduced to her native Tamil tongue and lifestyle by her parents and the annual vacation which was usually in the South. All through her childhood, they kept moving to different places in the two Northern States. Each move meant another language and another culture, totally different. At that stage culture was all that she could perceive through her senses, namely smells, textures, tastes, colors, and sounds, and how they combined to build something much more. Emotions and affections ran high in her make-up as she was growing up, weaving a very rich tapestry with sharp contrasts, subtle shades and nuances which she cherish and trying to share with the world today. Besides that which was available to us within our home and outside, the remnants of the British raj were all-pervasive in the little hill state of her childhood. They learnt to get along in the new way of life and add to the old. The many cultures and the task of harmonizing them surely affected their lives and their view of life. The ability to blend and balance the different worlds shaped her and perhaps her attitude towards people. She always felt that shes never totally a part of IT like the others but shes never a total stranger either. That is probably why very ordinary incidents impressed her and stayed in her mind till this opportunity to pen them down. It wasnt until she met Marie and saw her relate to her childhood that she thought others might do so as well.
Principles of Virology, the leading virology textbook in use, is an extremely valuable and highly informative presentation of virology at the interface of modern cell biology and immunology. This text utilizes a uniquely rational approach by highlighting common principles and processes across all viruses. Using a set of representative viruses to illustrate the breadth of viral complexity, students are able to understand viral reproduction and pathogenesis and are equipped with the necessary tools for future encounters with new or understudied viruses. This fifth edition was updated to keep pace with the ever-changing field of virology. In addition to the beloved full-color illustrations, video interviews with leading scientists, movies, and links to exciting blogposts on relevant topics, this edition includes study questions and active learning puzzles in each chapter, as well as short descriptions regarding the key messages of references of special interest. Volume I: Molecular Biology focuses on the molecular processes of viral reproduction, from entry through release. Volume II: Pathogenesis and Control addresses the interplay between viruses and their host organisms, on both the micro- and macroscale, including chapters on public health, the immune response, vaccines and other antiviral strategies, viral evolution, and a brand new chapter on the therapeutic uses of viruses. These two volumes can be used for separate courses or together in a single course. Each includes a unique appendix, glossary, and links to internet resources. Principles of Virology, Fifth Edition, is ideal for teaching the strategies by which all viruses reproduce, spread within a host, and are maintained within populations. This edition carefully reflects the results of extensive vetting and feedback received from course instructors and students, making this renowned textbook even more appropriate for undergraduate and graduate courses in virology, microbiology, and infectious diseases.
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Principles of Virology, the leading virology textbook in use, is an extremely valuable and highly informative presentation of virology at the interface of modern cell biology and immunology. This text utilizes a uniquely rational approach by highlighting common principles and processes across all viruses. Using a set of representative viruses to illustrate the breadth of viral complexity, students are able to under-stand viral reproduction and pathogenesis and are equipped with the necessary tools for future encounters with new or understudied viruses. This fifth edition was updated to keep pace with the ever-changing field of virology. In addition to the beloved full-color illustrations, video interviews with leading scientists, movies, and links to exciting blogposts on relevant topics, this edition includes study questions and active learning puzzles in each chapter, as well as short descriptions regarding the key messages of references of special interest. Volume I: Molecular Biology focuses on the molecular processes of viral reproduction, from entry through release. Volume II: Pathogenesis and Control addresses the interplay between viruses and their host organisms, on both the micro- and macroscale, including chapters on public health, the immune response, vaccines and other antiviral strategies, viral evolution, and a brand new chapter on the therapeutic uses of viruses. These two volumes can be used for separate courses or together in a single course. Each includes a unique appendix, glossary, and links to internet resources. Principles of Virology, Fifth Edition, is ideal for teaching the strategies by which all viruses reproduce, spread within a host, and are maintained within populations. This edition carefully reflects the results of extensive vetting and feedback received from course instructors and students, making this renowned textbook even more appropriate for undergraduate and graduate courses in virology, microbiology, and infectious diseases.
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