Nancy Flournoy's Books

Statistical Multiple Integration

Proceedings of a Joint Summer Research Conference Held at Humboldt University, June 17-23, 1989

By: Nancy Flournoy,Robert K. Tsutakawa,American Mathematical Society,Institute of Mathematical Statistics,Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

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Statistical Multiple Integration

Proceedings of a Joint Summer Research Conference Held at Humboldt University, June 17-23, 1989

By: Nancy Flournoy,Robert K. Tsutakawa,American Mathematical Society,Institute of Mathematical Statistics,Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

High dimensional integration arises naturally in two major sub-fields of statistics: multivariate and Bayesian statistics. Indeed, the most common measures of central tendency, variation, and loss are defined by integrals over the sample space, the parameter space, or both. Recent advances in computational power have stimulated significant new advances in both Bayesian and classical multivariate statistics. In many statistical problems, however, multiple integration can be the major obstacle to solutions. This volume contains the proceedings of an AMS-IMS-SIAM Joint Summer Research Conference on Statistical Multiple Integration, held in June 1989 at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. The conference represents an attempt to bring together mathematicians, statisticians, and computational scientists to focus on the many important problems in statistical multiple integration. The papers document the state of the art in this area with respect to problems in statistics, potential advances blocked by problems with multiple integration, and current work directed at expanding the capability to integrate over high dimensional surfaces.

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American Mathematical Soc.

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0821851225

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9780821851227

Through Other Eyes

Developing Empathy and Multicultural Perspectives in the Social Studies

By: Joan Skolnick,Nancy Dulberg,Thea Maestre,Sean Stokes

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Through Other Eyes

Developing Empathy and Multicultural Perspectives in the Social Studies

By: Joan Skolnick,Nancy Dulberg,Thea Maestre,Sean Stokes

Full of practical strategies and lesson plans, this book is brimming with clear and inspiring ideas for teachers eager to help their students develop an empathic and accurate understanding of history.

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Pippin Publishing Corporation

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0887511147

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9780887511141

The Limits of Transnationalism

By: Nancy L. Green

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The Limits of Transnationalism

By: Nancy L. Green

Transnationalism means many things to many people, from crossing physical borders to crossing intellectual ones. The Limits of Transnationalism reassesses the overly optimistic narratives often associated with this malleable term, revealing both the metaphorical and very real obstacles for transnational mobility. Nancy L. Green begins her wide-ranging examination with the story of Frank Gueydan, an early twentieth-century American convicted of manufacturing fake wine in France who complained bitterly that he was neither able to get a fair trial there nor to enlist the help of US officials. Gueydan’s predicament opens the door for a series of inquiries into the past twenty-five years of transnational scholarship, raising questions about the weaknesses of global networks and the slippery nature of citizenship ties for those who try to live transnational lives. The Limits of Transnationalism serves as a cogent reminder of this topic’s complexity, calling for greater attention to be paid to the many bumps in the road.

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University of Chicago Press

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022660831X

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9780226608310

The Virgin of Small Plains

A Novel

By: Nancy Pickard

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The Virgin of Small Plains

A Novel

By: Nancy Pickard

“Engrossing . . . beautifully written and carefully crafted . . . [a] work that explores the healing power of truth.”—The Boston Globe For seventeen years, a rural community in Kansas has faithfully tended the grave of an anonymous teenage girl christened the Virgin of Small Plains. And some claim that, perhaps owing to the girl’s intervention, strange miracles and unexplainable healings have occurred. Slowly, word of the legend spreads. But what really happened in that snow-covered field almost two decades ago, when the girl’s naked, frozen body was found? Why did young Mitch Newquist disappear the day after the shocking discovery, leaving behind his distraught girlfriend, Abby Reynolds, and their best friend, Rex Shellenberger? Now Mitch has returned to Small Plains, reigniting simmering tensions and awakening secrets. Never having resolved her feelings for Mitch, Abby is determined to uncover the startling truth about his departure. The three former friends must confront the ever-unfolding consequences of the night that forever changed their lives—and the life of their small town. Praise for The Virgin of Small Plains “Nancy Pickard . . . has evolved into a writer of substantial literary power. . . . [She] has fashioned a novel that accurately reflects the secrets and silences locked deep within the hearts of all small-town Midwesterners.”—The Denver Post “Tantalizing . . . Pickard writes with insight and compassion about an unresolved crime that continues to haunt a farming community.”—The New York Times Book Review “A class act . . . Pickard has a talent for adding depth to a story that conveys a sense of place and history.”—Orlando Sentinel “Crisply written, this new novel about loss of faith, trust, and innocence is utterly absorbing.”—Tucson Citizen

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Ballantine Books

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0345471008

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How to Talk to an Alien

By: Nancy du Tertre

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How to Talk to an Alien

By: Nancy du Tertre

“Even for nonbelievers, the author’s palpable excitement over the subject matter is endearing and entertaining. Ufologists won’t want to miss this work.” —Foreword Reviews In 1972, American astronomer and ufologist J. Allen Hynek first coined the term “close encounter.” He also identified three types of close encounters with UFOs. Since then, several more types of encounters have been proposed. A close encounter of the fourth kind is an alien abduction. A closer encounter of the fifth kind is voluntary, bilateral contact with an alien species. We are no longer just looking at strange flying objects in the skies; now we are beginning to interact with the actual pilots, crew, and passengers! Do aliens exist? In 2013, one poll showed that nearly half of all Americans (48 percent) believe UFOs may be a sign of extraterrestrial visitation; another found that 10 percent of Americans claim to have actually witnessed an actual UFO; and yet another showed that 2.9 million Americans believe they had actually been abducted by aliens. If aliens exist and are visiting us, we need to talk! Who will speak to them on behalf of planet Earth? Who can translate their intentions—good or evil—toward the human race? How can we learn about their advanced technologies? Can aliens speak human languages? These and even more fascinating questions are all addressed in How to Talk to an Alien. “Nancy du Tertre covers the various considerations involved with extraterrestrial communication, including the use of alien technology, ET linguistics, and the possibility of using telepathy and dreams. Her handbook for the future should be on every thinking person’s bookshelf.” —Jim Marrs, New York Times–bestselling author

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Red Wheel/Weiser

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1632659778

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9781632659774

Pop-Up Books

A Guide for Teachers and Librarians

By: Nancy Larson Bluemel,Rhonda Harris Taylor

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Pop-Up Books

A Guide for Teachers and Librarians

By: Nancy Larson Bluemel,Rhonda Harris Taylor

A convincing explanation of why interactive or movable books should be included in the library collection that documents their value as motivational instructional tools—in all areas of the school curriculum, across many grade levels. Pop-up books possess universal appeal. Everyone from preschoolers to adults loves to see and tactilely experience the beautiful three-dimensional work of Robert Sabuda, David A. Carter, and other pop-up book creators. Sabuda himself was inspired to become a pop-up book artist after experiencing the 1972 classic pop-up The Adventures of Super Pickle. The effect of these movable books on young minds is uniquely powerful. Besides riveting children's attention, pop-up books can also help build motor skills, teach cause and effect, and develop spatial understanding of objects. Based on their direct experience and many presentations to teachers and librarians, the authors have provided template lesson plans with curriculum and standards links for using the best pop-up books currently available in the instructional program of the school. The book also includes profiles of the most notable authors, a history of the format, definitions of terms such as "flap book" and "paper engineer," and information on how to create movable books. Librarians will find the section regarding collection development with the format—how and where to acquire them, proper storage methods—and the annotated listing of the authors' 50 favorite pop-ups extremely helpful.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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9798216130420

Helping Children Learn Mathematics

By: Robert Reys,Mary Lindquist,Diana V. Lambdin,Nancy L. Smith,Anna Rogers,Audrey Cooke,Sue Bennett,Bronwyn Ewing,John West

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Helping Children Learn Mathematics

By: Robert Reys,Mary Lindquist,Diana V. Lambdin,Nancy L. Smith,Anna Rogers,Audrey Cooke,Sue Bennett,Bronwyn Ewing,John West

The third edition of Reys’ Helping Children Learn Mathematics is a practical resource for undergraduate students of primary school teaching. Rich in ideas, tools and stimulation for lessons during teaching rounds or in the classroom, this edition continues to provide a clear understanding of how to navigate the Australian Curriculum, with detailed coverage on how to effectively use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the classroom. This is a full colour printed textbook with an interactive ebook code included. Great self-study features include: auto-graded in-situ knowledge check questions, video of teachers demonstrating how different maths topics can be taught in the classroom and animated, branched chain scenarios are in the e-text.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0730369285

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9780730369288

George & Son

By: Nancy Lu Wilson Rose

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George & Son

By: Nancy Lu Wilson Rose

A cache of numerous letters, romantic poetry, and a diary recovered from the Wilson home place in Columbia, SC, informs the 19th-century story of George Mendenhall Chapin (nee Wilson). Adopted as a child into the Charleston home of Leonard Chapin, George struggled with his stern adoptive mother Sallie F. Chapin who led the Woman's Christian Temperance Union movement in the south. Through narrative and letters George & Son tells of his flight from home, his shipwreck at sea, and his eventual reunion with his biological siblings. Never truly successful, George marries and fathers "the Son" of the book's title. The story continues with this son, Thurston Adger Wilson, who accomplished all George would have aspired to-becoming a leading figure in the NC labor movement of the 1920s and 1930s and advocate for the workers of the state. A transcription of George's letters concludes the illustrated, annotated book.

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Dog Ear Publishing

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1608441172

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9781608441174

Farthest Reach

Oregon and Washington

By: Nancy Wilson Ross

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Farthest Reach

Oregon and Washington

By: Nancy Wilson Ross

WestWinds Press is proud to bring back into print this classic history of the Pacific Northwest from native daughter Nancy Wilson Ross. Reading the book is like opening a time capsule to Oregon and Washington as they were from the Oregon Trail days through the 1930s. FARTHEST REACH is an engaging, affectionate account of the remote and mysterious Pacific Northwest and a celebration of its people—the loggers, fishermen, cowboys, Native Americans, and eccentrics; its big cities and rural towns, and its spectacular natural beauty, from the rugged coast to the wild rivers, the snowcapped mountains to the high desert.

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Graphic Arts Books

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1941821618

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9781941821619

The Other Americans in Paris

Businessmen, Countesses, Wayward Youth, 1880–1941

By: Nancy L. Green

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The Other Americans in Paris

Businessmen, Countesses, Wayward Youth, 1880–1941

By: Nancy L. Green

A “thorough and perceptive” portrait of the not-so-famous expatriates of the City of Light (The Wall Street Journal). History may remember the American artists, writers, and musicians of the Left Bank best, but the reality is that there were many more American businessmen, socialites, manufacturers’ representatives, and lawyers living on the other side of the River Seine. Be they newly minted American countesses married to foreigners with impressive titles or American soldiers who had settled in France after World War I with their French wives, they provide a new view of the notion of expatriates. Historian Nancy L. Green introduces us for the first time to a long-forgotten part of the American overseas population—predecessors to today’s expats—while exploring the politics of citizenship and the business relationships, love lives, and wealth (or in some cases, poverty) of Americans who staked their claim to the City of Light. The Other Americans in Paris shows that elite migration is a part of migration, and that debates over Americanization have deep roots in the twentieth century.

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University of Chicago Press

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022613752X

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9780226137520

Bishop_BischoffResearch: Bishop Family Census- 1830-1930; Floyd and Montgomery County Virginia

By: Nancy Bishop

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Bishop_BischoffResearch: Bishop Family Census- 1830-1930; Floyd and Montgomery County Virginia

By: Nancy Bishop

Census listings for the Bishop family of Floyd and Montgomery Counties in Virginia, most of which are descendants of Hans Johannes Bishoff and Margaretha Overmeyer. Census listings from 1830-1930, annotated with additional genealogical information about the families.

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Lulu.com

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0557188296

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9780557188291

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

A Practitioner's Guide

By: Nancy McWilliams

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Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

A Practitioner's Guide

By: Nancy McWilliams

Building on the enormous popularity of her two previous texts on diagnosis and case formulation, this important work from Nancy McWilliams completes the trilogy by addressing in detail the art and science of psychodynamic treatment. McWilliams distills the essential principles of clinical practice, including effective listening and talking; transference and countertransference; emotional safety; and an empathic, attuned attitude toward the patient. The author describes the values, assumptions, and clinical and research findings that guide the psychoanalytic enterprise, and shows how to integrate elements of other theoretical perspectives when necessary. She also discusses the phases of treatment and covers such neglected topics as educating the client about the therapeutic process, handling complex challenges to boundaries, and attending to self-care. Presenting complex clinical information in personal, nontechnical language enriched by in-depth clinical vignettes, this is an essential psychoanalytic work and training text for therapists.

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Guilford Press

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1593850093

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9781593850098

The Theory of the Design of Experiments

By: D.R. Cox,Nancy Reid

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The Theory of the Design of Experiments

By: D.R. Cox,Nancy Reid

Why study the theory of experiment design? Although it can be useful to know about special designs for specific purposes, experience suggests that a particular design can rarely be used directly. It needs adaptation to accommodate the circumstances of the experiment. Successful designs depend upon adapting general theoretical principles to the spec

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CRC Press

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1420035835

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9781420035834

King George County, Virginia, 1720-1990

By: Nancy E. Harris

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King George County, Virginia, 1720-1990

By: Nancy E. Harris

This work features chapters on the early history of King George, prominent men of the county, the courthouse, King George in the various wars, historic homes and other landmarks, etc. Of greatest interest to genealogists is a collection of King George County marriage records culled from a variety of sources.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806345012

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9780806345017

Bishop_BischoffResearch: The Descendants of Jacob and Katherine (Elkins) Bishop

By: Nancy Bishop

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Bishop_BischoffResearch: The Descendants of Jacob and Katherine (Elkins) Bishop

By: Nancy Bishop

This is a compilation of the descendants of Jacob Bishop and Katherine Elkins. Jacob was the son of Hans Johannes Bischoff and Margaretha Overmeyer. Many of their descendants settled in and remained in the Floyd and Montgomery County areas of Virginia. Includes photos.

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Lulu.com

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0557188741

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9780557188741

Pediatric Radiation Oncology

By: Louis S. Constine,Nancy J. Tarbell,Edward C. Halperin

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Pediatric Radiation Oncology

By: Louis S. Constine,Nancy J. Tarbell,Edward C. Halperin

Pediatric Radiation Oncology, Sixth Edition continues to be the premier reference that offers comprehensive coverage of this challenging area for the radiation oncologist in training or practice, medical radiation physicists and dosimetrists, as well as pediatric oncologists and others interested in understanding childhood malignancies. This definitive text has been completely updated to reflect recent advances in the field. Manageable in size and engaging to read, it efficiently synthesizes data on pathogenesis, pathology, diagnostic workup, staging, treatment approaches (particularly radiation therapy—indications, doses, volumes, and treatment planning), and toxic outcomes, as well as guidance on decision making when data is lacking. For 30 years, this standard reference has helped demystify radiation therapy for childhood cancer and contributed to the quality and quantity of life for children affected by this disease.

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1978

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1496365682

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9781496365682

World War II and the Postwar Years in America [2 volumes]

A Historical and Cultural Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

By: William H. Young,Nancy K. Young

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World War II and the Postwar Years in America [2 volumes]

A Historical and Cultural Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

By: William H. Young,Nancy K. Young

More than 150 articles provide a revealing look at one of the most tempestuous decades in recent American history, describing the everyday activities of Americans as they dealt first with war, and then a difficult transition to peace and prosperity. The two-volume World War II and the Postwar Years in America: A Historical and Cultural Encyclopedia contains over 175 articles describing everyday life on the American home front during World War II and the immediate postwar years. Unlike publications about this period that focus mainly on the big picture of the war and subsequent economic conditions, this encyclopedia drills down to the popular culture of the 1940s, bringing the details of the lives of ordinary men, women, and children alive. The work covers a broad range of everyday activities throughout the 1940s, including movies, radio programming, music, the birth of commercial television, advertising, art, bestsellers, and other equally intriguing topics. The decade was divided almost evenly between war (1940-1945) and peace (1946-1950), and the articles point up the continuities and differences between these two periods. Filled with evocative photographs, this unique encyclopedia will serve as an excellent resource for those seeking an overview of life in the United States during a decade that helped shape the modern world.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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031335653X

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9780313356537

For the Love of Reading

Guide to K8 Reading Promotions

By: Nancy L. Baumann

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For the Love of Reading

Guide to K8 Reading Promotions

By: Nancy L. Baumann

This insightful book reviews the current research on literacy programming, examines the latest standards for strengthening reading skills, and provides educators, families, and caregivers methods for building successful reading habits in and out of the classroom. Research indicates that children need more than classroom instruction to become proficient readers. Unfortunately, few parents realize how simple, everyday practices can build a lifelong love of reading. Educators, diligent with employing mandatory literacy standards, may overlook families and support systems as tools for improving student performance. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the various methods of reading instruction, analyzing the pedagogy behind Sustained Silent Reading (SSR), the importance of reading aloud to children, and the necessity of working the home-school connection. For the Love of Reading: Guide to K8 Reading Promotions provides strategies and tips for setting up successful reading environments for children, including having a well-stocked library collection; engaging students through book clubs, reading lists, and prepared book talks; and involving student and adult volunteers. The author asserts that the entire school communityteachers, librarians, parents, caregivers, and administratorsmust work together to promote literacy.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1610691903

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9781610691901

Biologic Response Modifiers in Infectious Diseases, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

By: Nancy M. Khardori

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Biologic Response Modifiers in Infectious Diseases, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

By: Nancy M. Khardori

Biologic response modifiers (BRMs) are substances that stimulate the body's response to infection and disease. The body naturally produces small amounts of these substances. Scientists can produce some of them in the laboratory in large amounts for use in treating infections and other diseases. This issue reviews the use of BRMs to treat infectious diseases as well as the infectious complications of BRMs used to treat non-infectious diseases. Articles on vaccines, antibodies, interferon, and other substances are included.

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222

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1455712078

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9781455712076

Gene and Cell Therapy

Therapeutic Mechanisms and Strategies, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded

By: Nancy Smyth Templeton

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Gene and Cell Therapy

Therapeutic Mechanisms and Strategies, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded

By: Nancy Smyth Templeton

This reference is completely revised and expanded to reflect the most critical studies, controversies, and technologies impacting the medical field, including probing research on lentivirus, gutless adenovirus, bacterial and baculovirus vectors, retargeted viral vectors, in vivo electroporation, in vitro and in vivo gene detection systems, and all inducible gene expression systems. Scrutinizing every tool, technology, and issue impacting the future of gene and cell research, it is specifically written and organized for laymen, scholars, and specialists from varying backgrounds and disciplines to understand the current status of gene and cell therapy and anticipate future developments in the field.

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CRC Press

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0824758609

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9780824758608

Biological Wastewater Treatment

By: C. P. Leslie Grady Jr.,Glen T. Daigger,Nancy G. Love,Carlos D. M. Filipe

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Biological Wastewater Treatment

By: C. P. Leslie Grady Jr.,Glen T. Daigger,Nancy G. Love,Carlos D. M. Filipe

Following in the footsteps of previous highly successful and useful editions, Biological Wastewater Treatment, Third Edition presents the theoretical principles and design procedures for biochemical operations used in wastewater treatment processes. It reflects important changes and advancements in the field, such as a revised treatment of the micr

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