Approaching the subject from the standpoint of a practical chromatographer who needs to know enough theory to make the best use of a chosen technique, this practical text stresses the actual use of the techniques, not just the theories on which they are based. Includes discussions of chemical equilibria, the properties of solutions and gases, and the structures of molecules and how they attract one another. Assumes basic knowledge of chemistry and electricity. The book provides a basic understanding of gas chromatography in a flexible format that students can follow independently and at their own pace, and which can be supplemented by further reading suggested in the bibliography. As with the other texts in the Open Learning series, it is designed as a convenient way of studying for those who, for various reasons, cannot use conventional education courses.
This volume constitutes the proceedings of the Second International Conference on E-Voting and Identity, VOTE-ID 2009, held in Luxembourg in September 2009. The 11 revised full papers presented together with 2 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 24 submissions. The selected papers cover a wide range of aspects of voting: proposals for high assurance voting systems, evaluation of existing systems, assessment of public response to electronic voting, and legal aspects.
Actins are a highly conserved family of proteins found in virtually all eukaryotic cells. They have prolific roles in cell motility - from the contraction of striated muscle to the movement of organelles within cells, and are known to interact with a diverse number of proteins families from myosins to gelsolins. This up-to-date edition gives a comprehensive account of actin sequence, mutation and structure as well as providing insight into ligand-binding sites and drug and toxin binding. Illustrated throughout, this modern text also contains an extensive bibliography for the interested reader.
Drawing from the knowledge and expertise of more than 70 contributing international experts, Diseases and Disorders of the Orbit and Ocular Adnexa thoroughly covers the state of the art in orbital and periocular disease from the perspective of a variety of specialties. Clearly written and profusely illustrated, it covers the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, natural history, and management alternatives of disease processes affecting the orbit, eyelids, lacrimal system, and upper face. With a singular focus on the diagnosis and management of orbital and ocular adnexal disease, this authoritative text gives you the information you need to excel both in practice and on exams in the specialty of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Offers an in-depth and thorough approach to the pathophysiology of oculoplastics and orbital disease, incorporating the perspectives of numerous specialties – all in one convenient volume. Uses an easy-to-follow, templated format throughout so you can find what you need quickly. Covers new information not included in other texts, such as antibody testing in dysthyroid conditions and a rapidly emerging array of targeted immunosuppressive medications for the treatment of inflammatory orbital disease. Includes hot topics such as the classification and management of orbital inflammatory disease; vascular neoplasms and malformations; periocular dermatology; burn management; facial paralytic disease; and the pathogenesis, evaluation and management of lymphoproliferative disease. Features more than 1,200 high-quality clinical, imaging, and histological illustrations that provide clear visual examples of orbital disease. Written by an international team of experts from five continents (across multiple specialties including ophthalmology, dermatology, burn management, plastic surgery, otolaryngology, endocrinology, and pathology) led by Dr. Aaron Fay and Dr. Peter J. Dolman.
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