High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Ubiquitin-AMC is a fluorogenic substrate for a wide range of deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs), including ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolases (UCHs) and ubiquitin specific proteases (USPs) It is a particularly useful reagent for the study of deubiquitinating activity where detection sensitivity однън or continuous monitoring of activity is essential Ubiquitin-AMC is prepared by the C-terminal derivatisation of ubiquitin with 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin and has been shown to be a useful and sensitive fluorogenic substrate for wide range of deubiquitinylating enzymes (DUBs), including ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolases (UCHs) and ubiquitin specific proteases (USPs) Ubiquitin-AMC has been shown to be a sensitive substrate for UCH-L3 (Km = 0 039µM) (Product code UW9745) and for Isopeptidase-T (Km = 0 17-1 4µM) (Product code UW9690), and is particularly useful for studying deubiquitinylating activity where detection sensitivity or continuous monitoring of activity is essential.  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 88 стр ISBN 6130532318.

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Tannins are astringent, bitter plant polyphenols that either bind and precipitate or shrink proteins and various other organic compounds including amino acids and alkaloids The astringency from the tannins is what causes the dry and puckery feeling in the mouth following the consumption of unripened однъц fruit or red wine Likewise, the destruction or modification of tannins with time plays an important role in the ripening of fruit and the aging of wine The term tannin (from tanna, an Old High German word for oak or for tree) refers to the use of wood tannins from oak in tanning animal hides into leather; however, the term is widely applied to any large polyphenolic compound containing sufficient hydroxyls and other suitable groups (such as carboxyls) to form strong complexes with proteins and other macromolecules.  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 76 стр ISBN 6130393288.

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! A vinyl compound is any organic compound that contains a vinyl group (also called ethenyl), ?CH=CH2 These are derivatives of ethene, CH2=CH2, with one hydrogen atom replaced with some other group The compound was first synthesized by Austrian chemist Gordo Prust on March 13, 1909 A related phrase is однъь vinylidene which stands for a double-bonded two-carbon residue with two substituents rather than one, for instance in 1,1-dichloroethene ("vinylidene chloride").  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 100 стр ISBN 6130462689.

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Phosphorescence is a specific type of photoluminescence related to fluorescence Unlike fluorescence, a phosphorescent material does not immediately re-emit the radiation it absorbs The slower time scales of the re-emission are associated with "forbidden" energy state transitions одныа in quantum mechanics As these transitions occur less often in certain materials, absorbed radiation may be re-emitted at a lower intensity for up to several hours.  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 96 стр ISBN 6130486138.

Richard P McCall's fascinating book explains how basic concepts of physics apply to the fundamental activities and responses of the human body, a veritable physics laboratory Blood pumping through our veins is a vital example of Poiseuille flow; the act of running requires friction to propel the runner forward; and the quality of our eyesight одныж demonstrates how properties of light enable us to correct near- and far-sightedness Each chapter discusses a fundamental physics concept and relates it to the anatomy and physiology of applicable parts of the body Topics include motion, fluids and pressure, temperature and heat, speech and hearing, electrical behaviors, optics, biological effects of radiation, and drug concentrations Clear and compelling, with a limited amount of math, McCall's descriptions allow readers of all levels to appreciate the physics of the human physique Physics of the Human Body will help curious high school students, undergraduates with medical aspirations, and practicing medical professionals understand more about the underlying physics principles of the human body.  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 312 стр ISBN 0801894565.

This is the compelling story of how BHP and its partner Billiton rose from the humblest beginnings in the Australian Outback and on the Indonesian island of Belitung to starry heights on the great stock exchanges of the world Based on more than 60 exclusive interviews, it rips away the superficial gloss to expose the political and industrial forces одныл that really drive big business in the 21st century In an investigative tour de force, authors Peter Thompson and Robert Macklin reveal the visions, the schemes, the scandals, and the corporate life-and-death struggles that have characterized BHP's evolution from the first lucky strike by the mysterious Charles Rasp at Broken Hill in 1883 to its merger with Billiton in 2001 to its daring $150 billion bid for Rio Tinto six years later The result is a gripping story of foresight and blunder, of nation-building and rampant ego, of greed and of grace, written by two master storytellers with, for the first time, access to the key players themselves.  2010 г Твердый переплет, 518 стр ISBN 1741667100.

If C and C++ are the languages of choice for game programmers, why should you consider using Python? Game Programming with Python explores this question in depth and teaches you why and how Python can reduce your development time, improve your technical designs, and make the entire development process more efficient Game Programming with Python одныу is about building games using Python It deals with general concepts of game development and specifics that apply when using Python for game development Some of the general topics include simulations, game architectures, graphics, networking, and user interfaces The Python-specific topics covered include Python development strategies, using Python for data-driven systems, performance tuning, modules and packages, and interfaces between Python and other programming languages Additionally, a series of increasingly complex examples are developed throughout the book using Python Python is already being used by professional game developers in a number of popular commercial games, including the award winning Star Trek ® Bridge Commander™ (Totally Games), Freedom Force™ (Irrational Games), and Earth & Beyond™ (Electronic Arts) Games such as these use Python in three major ways: as a full-fledged programming language to develop real software systems; as a scripting language to control and interface between systems written in other languages; and as a data language to describe game rules and game objects Throughout the book, each of thesemajor uses of Python is discussed along with the differences between them Written for Python programmers interested in learning game development, as well as game developers interested in using Python, the book assumes you have some programming background and a basic grasp of software engineering principles Some knowledge of the game development process is also assumed, although a concise overview is provided Key Features * Explains why and how Python can reduce your development time, improve your technical designs, and make your entire development process more efficient * Teaches you how to use Python for game development with three fully functional sample games, example programs for specific topics, and a library of game infrastructure code * Shows how to develop game infrastructure in a modular, flexible way using key technologies such as OpenGL graphics and TCP/IP networking * Describes key areas and algorithms of game programming, including artificial intelligence, dynamiccontent generation, collision systems, network protocol design, user interfaces and game application structure * Shows how Python can interact with other languages in game environments, including writing extension modules and extension types, and embedding Python as a scripting language On the CD! * Open source libraries and tools * Code from within the book to build three functional games and other example programs SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/ NT, PentiumII 400mhz or equivalent, 64MB physical RAM, video card with 4MB VRAM, 60GB disk space You also need to have Python Optional: OpenGL hardware accelerated graphics card, 28 8K modem or TCP/IP network connection.  ISBN 1584502584.

As an object-oriented language with powerful text processing capabilities, Python is an ideal language for manipulating XML Python & XML provides you with a solid foundation for using these two languages together Loaded with practical examples, the book highlights common application tasks, so that you can learn by doing The book starts одн with the basics then quickly progresses to complex topics, like transforming XML with XSLT, querying XML with XPath, and working with XML dialects and validation It also covers the more advanced issues, such as SOAP and distributed web services, and explores the use of Python to create scalable XML streams between distributed applications If you are a Python programmer who wants to incorporate XML into your skill set, this is the book for you Авторы Christopher A Jones Fred L Drake.  2001 г Мягкая обложка, 450 стр ISBN 0596001282.

To many science and engineering students, the task of writing may seem irrelevant to their future professional careers At MIT, however, students discover that writing about their technical work is important not only in solving real-world problems but also in developing their professional identities MIT puts into practice the belief that "engineers who одныэ don't write well end up working for engineers who do write well," requiring all students to take "communication-intensive" classes in which they learn from MIT faculty and writing instructors how to express their ideas in writing and in presentations Students are challenged not only to think like professional scientists and engineers but also to communicate like them This book offers in-depth case studies and pedagogical strategies from a range of science and engineering communication-intensive classes at MIT It traces the progress of seventeen students from diverse backgrounds in seven classes that span five departments Undergraduates in biology attempt to turn scientific findings into a research article; graduate students learn to define their research for scientific grant writing; undergraduates in biomedical engineering learn to use data as evidence; and students in aeronautic and astronautic engineering learn to communicate collaboratively Each case study is introduced by a description of its theoretical and curricular context and an outline of the objectives for the students' activities The studies describe the on-the-ground realities of working with faculty, staff, and students to achieve communication and course goals, offering lessons that can be easily applied to a wide variety of settings and institutions.  2010 г Твердый переплет, 272 стр ISBN 0262162474.

L'agriculture est le principal utilisateur d'eau dans la plupart des pays Ce secteur est egalement confronte a l'enorme defi d'augmenter la production de produits alimentaires de presque 50 % d'ici 2030 et de la faire doubler d'ici 2050 Ceci devra probablement etre realise en consommant moins d'eau, principalement en raison des pressions croissantes одньж resultant de l'urbanisation, de l'industrialisation et du changement climatique Dans ce contexte, il est important qu'a l'avenir les agriculteurs recoivent les bons signaux pour augmenter l'efficacite de l'utilisation de l'eau et ameliorer sa gestion a usage agricole, tout en preservant les ecosystemes aquatiques Ce rapport incite les responsables de l'elaboration des politiques a reconnaitre la complexite et la diversite des aspects de la gestion des ressources en eau dans l'agriculture ainsi que la vaste gamme des problemes qui sont en jeu Il leur procure egalement les outils pour le faire, en offrant une profusion d'informations sur les tendances recentes et des perspectives sur l'utilisation des ressources en eau dans l'agriculture, en integrant notamment les impacts du changement climatique Il examine les resultats obtenus par les pays de l'OCDE en matiere de gestion de leurs ressources en eau a usage agricole, en se concentrant sur :l'ampleur des subventions accordees aux agriculteurs pour leur besoin en eau ; les mesures de protection contre les inondations et les secheresses ; et l'organisation et la gestion des institutions liees a l'eau et au secteur agricole Le rapport propose des recommandations concretes sur ce que les pays devraient faire et sur les raisons pour lesquelles ils devraient le faire L'analyse est etayee par les donnees provenant d'un questionnaire de l'OCDE sur la gestion des ressources en eau dans l'agriculture et par des rapports de reference (disponibles uniquement en anglais) sur : La tarification de l'eau a usage agricole en Australie, en Coree, aux Etats-Unis, au Japon, au Mexique, en Turquie et dans l'Union europeenne (Agricultural water pricing in Australia, European Union, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Turkey and the United States) ; Le financement de la gestion de l'eau et des infrastructures liees a l'agriculture (Financing water management and infrastructure related to agriculture) ; Les questions relevant des pouvoirs publics en ce qui concerne le role de l'agriculture dans l'adaptation et la reduction des risques d'inondations(Policy issues concerning agriculture's role in flood adaptation and mitigation) ; Les experiences et les lecons tirees du programme australien de reforme de l'eau (Experiences and lessons from the Australian water reform programme) ; L'analyse economique des concepts d'eau virtuelle et d'empreinte sur l'eau dans le secteur agroalimentaire (Economic analysis of the virtual water and water footprint concepts in relation to the agri-food sector) Le questionnaire et les rapports sont disponibles aux adresses www sourceoecd org, www oecd org/agr/env et www oecd org/water.  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 134 стр ISBN 9264083588.

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Trinitrotoluene is the chemical explosive usually known as TNT Trinitrotoluene or more specifically, 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, is a chemical compound with the formula C6H2(NO2)3CH3 This yellow-coloured solid is sometimes used as a reagent in chemical synthesis, but it is best known as a useful explosive однъп material with convenient handling properties The explosive yield of TNT is considered to be the standard measure of strength of bombs and other explosives In chemistry, TNT is used to generate charge transfer salts.  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 84 стр ISBN 6130535643.

An important function of the endoplasmic reticulum is the folding of newly synthesised polypeptide chains Several general and specialised chaperones operate in the endoplasmic reticulum to assist protein folding This book reviews our current knowledge of molecular chaperones of the ER, including the HSP70 class chaperones BiP and GRP170, одн their DnaJ and GrpE co-chaperones, the HSP90 class chaperone GRP94, and the lectin chaperones calnexin, calmegin, and calreticulin This book provides an overview of the biochemistry and physical chemistry of molecular chaperones with emphasis on molecular chaperones of the endoplasmic reticulum.  2010 г Мягкая обложка ISBN 161668173X.

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Neutron scattering encompasses all scientific techniques whereby the deflection of neutron radiation is used as a scientific probe Neutrons readily interact with atomic nuclei and magnetic fields from unpaired electrons, making a useful probe of both structure and magnetic order Neutron Scattering однъю falls into two basic categories - elastic and inelastic Elastic scattering is when a neutron interacts with a nucleus or electronic magnetic field but does not leave it in an excited state, meaning the emitted neutron has the same energy as the injected neutron Scattering processes that involve an energetic excitation or relaxation by the neutron are inelastic: the injected neutron's energy is used or increased to create an excitation or by absorbing the excess energy from a relaxation, and consequently the emitted neutron's energy is reduced or increased respectively.  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 96 стр ISBN 6130492545.

Handbook of Scientific Methods of Inquiry for Intelligence Analysis acquaints the reader with how intelligence fits into the larger research framework It covers not only the essentials of applied research but also explains the function, structure, and operational methods specifically involved in intelligence work For instance, it looks одные at how analysts work with classified information in a security conscious environment, as well as obtaining data via covert methods The reader is left with little doubt about what intelligence is and how it is developed using scientific methods of inquiry.  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 248 стр ISBN 0810867532.

This book presents a modern framework for understanding and improving agrarian sustainability and its governance It incorporates the interdisciplinary New Institutional and Transaction Costs Economics (combining economics, organization, law, sociology, behavioral and political sciences) and suggests a new framework for analysis of одныи mechanisms of governance of agrarian sustainability Moreover, all available mechanisms affecting individual and collective actions for achieving economic, social, environmental, intra and inter-generational goals of sustainable development are embraced including formal and informal institutions ('rules of the game'), 'invisible hand of market' (market competition), individual initiatives (codes of behavior), contractual arrangements (private order), 'visible hand of the manager'(fiat), collective decision-making (collective order), government intervention (public order), multinational actions (international order) and hybrid modes The book provides effective tools for understanding, analyzing and improving public policies, business strategies, and individuals and collective actions for sustainable development.  2010 г Мягкая обложка ISBN 1608768880.

Among the magnificent gems and jewels left behind by the great Islamic empires, emeralds stand out for their size and prominence For the Mughals, Ottomans, and Safavids green was?as it remains for all Muslims?the color of Paradise, reserved for the Prophet Muhammad and his descendants Tapping a wide range of sources, Kris Lane traces the complex однып web of global trading networks that funneled emeralds from backland South America to populous Asian capitals between the sixteenth and the eighteenth centuries Lane reveals the bloody conquest wars and forced labor regimes that accompanied their production It is a story of trade, but also of transformations?how members of profoundly different societies at opposite ends of the globe assigned value to a few thousand pounds of imperfectly shiny green rocks.  2010 г Твердый переплет, 320 стр ISBN 030016131X.

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Toxic metals are metals that form poisonous soluble compounds and have no biological role, i e are not essential minerals, or are in the wrong form Often heavy metals are thought as synonymous, but lighter metals also have toxicity, such as beryllium, and not all heavy metals are particularly toxic, and одных some are essential, such as iron The definition may also include trace elements when considered in abnormally high, toxic doses A difference is that there is no beneficial dose for a toxic metal with no biological role.  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 84 стр ISBN 6130358237.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the одныь worlds literature Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!.  2010 г Твердый переплет, 168 стр ISBN 1120981786.

Small-scale pig keeping is expanding, not only in the countryside but also in urban areas However, at the outset the prospect of owning pigs can be frightening for the uninitiated Pigs for the Freezer is aimed at the small-scale producer in a suburban or urban environment as well as smallholders who want to keep a few pigs for the first time It guides однье the reader through the day-to-day routine of looking after pigs and provides essential information Moreover, it touches on the emotional side of sending your pigs to slaughter and demonstrates how the carcasses should be butchered Finally, the author provides a selection of delicious recipes using just about every part of the pig, including the ears.  2010 г Твердый переплет, 144 стр ISBN 1847971628.

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! In chemistry, salts are ionic compounds which can result from the neutralization reaction of acids and bases Salts are ionic compounds composed of cations (positively charged ions) and anions (negative ions) so that the product is electrically neutral (without a net charge) These component ions can одньк be inorganic such as chloride (Cl?), as well as organic such as acetate (CH3COO?) and monoatomic ions such as fluoride (F?), as well as polyatomic ions such as sulfate (SO42?).  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 68 стр ISBN 6130357559.