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The Jews in Colonial America

By: Oscar Reiss

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The first synagogue in colonial America was built in New York City in 1730 on land that was purchased for £100 plus a loaf of sugar and one pound of Bohea tea. The purchase of this land was especially noteworthy because until this time, the Jews had only been permitted to buy land for use as a cemetery. However, by the time the Revolutionary War began, the Jewish religious center had become fairly large. Early in their stay in New Amsterdam and New York, many Jews considered themselves to be transients. Therefore, they were not interested in voting, holding office or equal rights. However, as the 18th century came to a close, Jews were able to accumulate large estates, and they recognized that they needed citizenship. After a brief overview of the Jews' migrations around Europe, the West Indies and the North and South American continents, this book describes the hardships faced by the Jewish people, beginning with New Amsterdam and New York and continuing with discussions of their experiences in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New England, and in the South. Subsequent chapters discuss anti-Semitism, slavery and the Jews' transformation from immigrant status to American citizen.

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0786417307

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Blacks in Colonial America

By: Oscar Reiss

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Blacks in Colonial America

By: Oscar Reiss

By the time of the American Revolution, blacks made up 20 percent of the colonial population. Early in colonial history, many blacks who came to America were indentured servants who served out their contracts and then settled in the colonies as free men. Over time, however, more and more blacks arrived as slaves, and the position of blacks in colonial society suffered precipitous decline. This book discusses the lives of blacks, both slave and free, as they struggled to make homes for themselves among the white European settlers in the New World. The author thoroughly examines colonial slavery and the laws supporting it (as early as 1686, for example, New Jersey had laws demanding the return of fugitive slaves) as well as the emancipation movement, active from the beginning of the slave trade. Other topics include blacks and the practice of Christianity in the colonies, and the service of blacks in the Revolution.

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1476610479

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Medicine and the American Revolution

How Diseases and Their Treatments Affected the Colonial Army

By: Oscar Reiss, M.D.

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Medicine and the American Revolution

How Diseases and Their Treatments Affected the Colonial Army

By: Oscar Reiss, M.D.

Nearly nine times as many died from diseases during the American Revolution as did from wounds. Poor diet, inadequate sanitation and sometimes a lack of basic medical care caused such diseases as dysentery, scurvy, typhus, smallpox and others to decimate the ranks. Scurvy was a major problem for both the British and American navies, while venereal diseases proved to be a particularly vexing problem in New York. Respiratory diseases, scabies and other illnesses left nearly 4,000 colonial troops unable to fight when George Washington's troops broke camp at Valley Forge in June 1778. From a physician's perspective, this is a unique history of the American Revolution and how diseases impacted the execution of the war effort. The medical histories of Washington and King George III are also provided.

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1476604959

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9781476604954

Biochemistry of Human Cancer

By: Oscar Bodansky

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Biochemistry of Human Cancer

By: Oscar Bodansky

Biochemistry of Human Cancer focuses on advances in the application of biochemistry to the study of human cancers, such as neoplastic immunoglobulinopathies, cancer of the bladder, tumors of the neural crest, leukemias and lymphomas, and neoplasms of the bone. It also examines certain features of human cancer ranging from general metabolic characteristics to enzymic aspects and immunochemical considerations. Organized into 18 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the general metabolic features of cancer, with emphasis on the metabolism of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates. It then discusses the important biochemical aspects of pulmonary and prostatic neoplasms, including the serum acid and alkaline phosphatase activities of prostatic carcinoma. The remaining chapters look at the role of enzymes and immunoglobulins in cancer, the tryptophan metabolism in cancer of the bladder and the carcinoid syndrome, the link between amino acid metabolism and tumors of the neural crest, and the neoplasms of the digestive tract and the accessory organs (pancreas and liver). The book explains the metabolism of purines and pyrimidines in cancer, hypercalcemia in neoplastic disease without evidence of bone metastases, and neoplasms of other organs, such as the pituitary gland, thyroid, testis, and adrenal cortex. Brief case reports from the literature are included to illustrate correlations between biochemical and clinical findings. Scientists, biochemists, and clinical investigators concerned with the biochemistry of human cancer will find this book highly informative.

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Elsevier

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0323143636

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9780323143639

Medicine and the American Revolution

How Diseases and Their Treatments Affected the Colonial Army

By: Oscar Reiss, M.D.

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How Diseases and Their Treatments Affected the Colonial Army

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The Jews in Colonial America

By: Oscar Reiss

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0786484144

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The Social Ecology And Economic Development Of Ciudad Juarez

By: Gay Young,Robert H Schmidt,Oscar J Martinez,Kathleen A Staudt

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The Social Ecology And Economic Development Of Ciudad Juarez

By: Gay Young,Robert H Schmidt,Oscar J Martinez,Kathleen A Staudt

As the issue of immigration between Mexico and the United States becomes more critical, it is increasingly important that we understand the process of development in Mexico's northern border region. This collection of essays offers an empirical analysis of development in Ciudad Juárez, with an emphasis on the social and spatial contexts in which economic relations occur. The analyses are framed by a general discussion of urbanization, migration, and industrialization, considered in light of the history of Mexico's northern frontier. Contributors recount the city's pattern of urban growth in response to the natural environment and the changing national culture and examine current patterns of land use, especially as compared to similar development in other Latin American cities. Other issues considered are the impact on household activities of the structure of women's participation in the maquiladora work force; the city's use of its human resources, especially in off-shore assembly activities; and the foreign orientation of the Juárez economy.

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Routledge

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1000305511

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Everyday Calculus

Discovering the Hidden Math All around Us

By: Oscar E. Fernandez

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Everyday Calculus

Discovering the Hidden Math All around Us

By: Oscar E. Fernandez

A fun look at calculus in our everyday lives Calculus. For some of us, the word conjures up memories of ten-pound textbooks and visions of tedious abstract equations. And yet, in reality, calculus is fun and accessible, and surrounds us everywhere we go. In Everyday Calculus, Oscar Fernandez demonstrates that calculus can be used to explore practically any aspect of our lives, including the most effective number of hours to sleep and the fastest route to get to work. He also shows that calculus can be both useful—determining which seat at the theater leads to the best viewing experience, for instance—and fascinating—exploring topics such as time travel and the age of the universe. Throughout, Fernandez presents straightforward concepts, and no prior mathematical knowledge is required. For advanced math fans, the mathematical derivations are included in the appendixes. The book features a new preface that alerts readers to new interactive online content, including demonstrations linked to specific figures in the book as well as an online supplement. Whether you're new to mathematics or already a curious math enthusiast, Everyday Calculus will convince even die-hard skeptics to view this area of math in a whole new way.

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Princeton University Press

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0691175756

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Metal Clusters and Nanoalloys

From Modeling to Applications

By: Marcelo Mario Mariscal,Oscar Alejandro Oviedo,Ezequiel Pedro Marcos Leiva

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Metal Clusters and Nanoalloys

From Modeling to Applications

By: Marcelo Mario Mariscal,Oscar Alejandro Oviedo,Ezequiel Pedro Marcos Leiva

Metallic nanoparticles hold promise for their potential applications in a wide array of disciplines ranging from materials science to medicine. This book brings the power of theoretical methods to an audience of experimentalists, and explicates the simulation of metallic clusters and nanoparticles. It begins with a summary of the current state of research on metallic nanoparticles, then moves on to the current state of the art in theory of metallic nanoparticldes, and then explains why and how these tools help experimentalists. Contributions are provided by renowned experts in the field from across the world.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461436435

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9781461436430

Blacks in Colonial America

By: Oscar Reiss

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0786429577

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American Furniture

1650 to the Present

By: Oscar P. Fitzgerald

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American Furniture

1650 to the Present

By: Oscar P. Fitzgerald

Drawing on the latest scholarship, this comprehensive, lavishly illustrated survey tells the story of the evolution of American furniture from the 17th century to the present. Not viewed in isolation, furniture is placed in its broader cultural, historic, and aesthetic context. The focus is not only on the urban masterpieces of 18th century William and Mary, Queen Anne, Chippendale, and Federal styles but also on the work of numerous rural cabinetmakers. Special chapters explore Windsor chairs, Shaker, and Pennsylvania German furniture which do not follow the mainstream style progression. Picturesque and anti-classical explain Victorian furniture including Rococo, Renaissance, and Eastlake. Mission and Arts and Crafts furniture introduce the 20th century. Another chapter identifies the eclectic revivals such as Early American that dominated the mass market throughout much of the 20th century. After World War II American designers created many of the Mid-Century Modern icons that are much sought after by collectors today. The rise of studio furniture and furniture as art which include some of the most creative and imaginative furniture produced in the 20th and 21st centuries caps the review of four centuries of American furniture. A final chapter advises on how to evaluate the authenticity of both traditional and modern furniture and how to preserve it for posterity. With over 800 photos including 24 pages of color, this fully illustrated text is the authoritative reference work.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442270403

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Book's by Oscar Reiss

The Jews in Colonial America

The Jews in Colonial America

Blacks in Colonial America

Blacks in Colonial America

Medicine and the American Revolution

Medicine and the American Revolution

Biochemistry of Human Cancer

Biochemistry of Human Cancer

Medicine and the American Revolution

Medicine and the American Revolution

The Jews in Colonial America

The Jews in Colonial America

The Social Ecology And Economic Development Of Ciudad Juarez

The Social Ecology And Economic Development Of Ciudad Juarez

Everyday Calculus

Everyday Calculus

Metal Clusters and Nanoalloys

Metal Clusters and Nanoalloys

Blacks in Colonial America

Blacks in Colonial America

American Furniture

American Furniture

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