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Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs, and Microbiologists

A History of the Microbiome and Metagenomics

By: William C. Summers

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Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs, and Microbiologists

A History of the Microbiome and Metagenomics

By: William C. Summers

An accessible discussion of the evolution of our understanding of microbes Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs, and Microbiologists: A History of the Microbiome and Metagenomics by William C. Summers is an enlightening journey through the fascinating world of microbiology, exploring its history, challenges, and the revolutionary concept of the microbiome. Summers draws from his unique perspective as both a practicing microbiologist and a historian of science, influenced by early microbiological literature and his own extensive career, presenting how our understanding of microbes evolved from concepts of simple germs to complex, essential elements of life. Summers skillfully ties together key players and eras in the microbial sciences into a concise narrative, from early microscopic observations to the revolutionary developments in genetic analysis and metagenomics, highlighting our ever-evolving understanding of the diverse microbial world. Written in an engaging and approachable prose, Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs, and Microbiologists is a compelling read for anyone interested in the profound impact of microorganisms on our world.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1683674774

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9781683674771

The Soccer Starter

Your Guide to Coaching Young Players

By: William C. Summers

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The Soccer Starter

Your Guide to Coaching Young Players

By: William C. Summers

Soccer is the fastest growing sport in America: almost nine million children between the ages of six and eleven play, making it second in that age group behind basketball. But because of its only recent explosion in popularity, many coaches are about as inexperienced as the children on their teams. Directed toward the inexperienced soccer coach, but useful for anyone interested in improving their coaching (and players') abilities, this work addresses both the physical and mental aspects of the game. It provides a detailed overview of the fundamental skills of controlling, shielding, defending, turning, feinting, dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending, and gives keys to smart play and sportsmanship for coaches and players. It also provides tips for: adapting the game to different age groups, structuring and running practices, getting the most out of each match, and answering the most common questions asked by coaches and parents. Illustrations and diagrams supplement the text.

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201

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McFarland

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1476611416

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9781476611419

The Great Manchurian Plague of 1910-1911

The Geopolitics of an Epidemic Disease

By: William C. Summers

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The Great Manchurian Plague of 1910-1911

The Geopolitics of an Epidemic Disease

By: William C. Summers

Summers covers the complex political and economic background of early 20th-century Manchuria and then moves on to the plague itself, addressing the various contested stories of the plague's origins, development and ecological ties.

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218

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Yale University Press

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0300183194

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9780300183191

The American Phage Group

Founders of Molecular Biology

By: William C. Summers

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The American Phage Group

Founders of Molecular Biology

By: William C. Summers

A fascinating historical account of the American Phage Group and how its new research framework became the foundation for molecular biology This book is the first critical and analytical study of the American Phage Group—a small group of scientists who gathered around Max Delbrück, Salvador Luria, and Alfred Hershey between 1940 and 1960—and how this novel research program became the foundation of the field of molecular biology. These three young, charismatic, and iconoclastic scientists were convinced of the importance of bacterial viruses (bacteriophages) to the study of the gene and of heredity in general. Based on substantial archival research, numerous participant interviews collected over the past thirty years, and an intimate knowledge of the relevant scientific literature in the field, William C. Summers has written a fascinating new history of the American Phage Group. Rather than a linear narrative of progress by past heroes, this book emphasizes the diversity and historical contingencies in the group’s development.

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313

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Yale University Press

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0300269080

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9780300269086

Agenda for Reform

The Future of Employment Relationships and the Law

By: William B. Gould (IV.)

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Agenda for Reform

The Future of Employment Relationships and the Law

By: William B. Gould (IV.)

This is a very thoughtful treatment of an important subject. It is accessible to both general and professional readers.Ray Marshall, Former Secretary of Labor Member, Commision on the Future of Worker/Management Relations

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332

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MIT Press

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0262571145

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9780262571142

Félix d`Herelle and the Origins of Molecular Biology

By: William C. Summers

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Félix d`Herelle and the Origins of Molecular Biology

By: William C. Summers

A self-taught scientist determined to bring science out of the laboratory and into the practical arena, French-Canadian Felix d’Herelle (1873-1949) made history in two different fields of biology. Not only was he first to demonstrate the use and application of bacteria for biological control of insect pests, he also became a seminal figure in the history of molecular biology. This engaging book is the first full biography of d’Herelle, a complex figure who emulated Louis Pasteur and influenced the course of twentieth-century biology, yet remained a controversial outsider to the scientific community. Drawing on family papers, archival sources, interviews, and d’Herelle’s published and unpublished writings, Dr. William C. Summers tells the fascinating story of the scientist’s life and the work that took him around the globe. In 1917, d’Herelle published the first paper describing the phenomenon of the bacteriophage and its biological nature. A series of more than 110 articles and 6 major books followed, in which d’Herelle established the foundation for the later work of the Phage Group in molecular biology. Yet d’Herelle sometimes inspired animosity in others--he was drummed out of the Pasteur Institute, he held only one brief permanent position in the scientific establishment (at Yale University from 1928 to 1933), and he was bewildered by the social nuances of the world of international science. His story is more than the biography of a single brilliant scientist; it is also a fascinating chapter in the history of biology.

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Yale University Press

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030017425X

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9780300174250

New Jersey

The Garden State

By: Derek Miller,David King,William McGeveran

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New Jersey

The Garden State

By: Derek Miller,David King,William McGeveran

With bustling cities like Newark and Jersey City, New Jersey is best known as an economic center. Yet the Garden State boasts something for everyone. The state's pristine beaches draw visitors from all over, while the Pine Barrens yield famous Jersey sweet corn. New Jersey's emphasis on local governance inspires residents to come together to make their home great. In fact, New Jersey is a leader in education and innovation. Treat your readers to the richness of the Garden State.

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Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

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1502642379

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9781502642370

New Jersey

By: David C. King,William McGeveran

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New Jersey

By: David C. King,William McGeveran

An easy-to-use source of quick and reliable information, Its My State! helps young readers identify what is common to and unique about individual states across America.

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Marshall Cavendish

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1608700550

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9781608700554

Architectural Conservation in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

National Experiences and Practice

By: John H. Stubbs,William Chapman,Julia Gatley,Ross King

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Architectural Conservation in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

National Experiences and Practice

By: John H. Stubbs,William Chapman,Julia Gatley,Ross King

The fourth in a series that documents architectural conservation in different parts of the world, Architectural Conservation in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands: National Experiences and Practice addresses cultural heritage protection in a region which comprises one third of the Earth’s surface. In response to local needs, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands have developed some of the most important and influential techniques, legislation, doctrine and theories in cultural heritage management in the world. The evolution of the heritage protection ethos and contemporary architectural conservation practices in Australia and Oceania are discussed on a national and regional basis using ample illustrations and examples. Accomplishments in architectural conservation are discussed in their national and international contexts, with an emphasis on original developments (solutions) and contributions made to the overall field. Enriched with essays contributed from fifty-nine specialists and thought leaders in the field, this book contains an extraordinary breadth and depth of research and synthesis on the why’s and how’s of cultural heritage conservation. Its holistic approach provides an essential resource and reference for students, academics, researchers, policy makers, practitioners and all who are interested in conserving the built environment.

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951

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Taylor & Francis

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1003807941

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9781003807940

Roane County, West Virginia Families

By: William H. Bishop

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Roane County, West Virginia Families

By: William H. Bishop

Bishop's "History of Roane County" is the standard work on its subject, but its chief appeal to the genealogist can be found in the hundreds of genealogical and historical essays of pioneer families of Roane County that comprise the second half of the work. Those essays, which, in most cases, are based upon interviews conducted by the author with a surviving family member, generally go back to the early nineteenth century and pertain to migrants from Virginia and the middle states possessing British, Irish, or Scotch-Irish stock.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806345861

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9780806345864

Missouri

By: William Reynolds Sanford,Carl R. Green

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Missouri

By: William Reynolds Sanford,Carl R. Green

Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, historic sites, and famous people of the Show me state.

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148

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Children's Press(CT)

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0516004719

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9780516004716

The Land and People of the Soviet Union

By: William George Andrews

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The Land and People of the Soviet Union

By: William George Andrews

Introduces the history, geography, people, culture, government, and economy of the Soviet Union.

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HarperCollins Publishers

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0060200340

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Book's by William C. Summers

Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs, and Microbiologists

Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs, and Microbiologists

The Soccer Starter

The Soccer Starter

The Great Manchurian Plague of 1910-1911

The Great Manchurian Plague of 1910-1911

The American Phage Group

The American Phage Group

Agenda for Reform

Agenda for Reform

Félix d`Herelle and the Origins of Molecular Biology

Félix d`Herelle and the Origins of Molecular Biology

New Jersey

New Jersey

New Jersey

New Jersey

Architectural Conservation in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

Architectural Conservation in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

Roane County, West Virginia Families

Roane County, West Virginia Families

Missouri

Missouri

The Land and People of the Soviet Union

The Land and People of the Soviet Union

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