Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Phytoremediation and Rhizoremediation: Theoretical Background

Phytoremediation and Rhizoremediation: Theoretical Background


Martina Mackova, David Dowling, Tomas Macek, "Phytoremediation and Rhizoremediation: Theoretical Background (Focus on Biotechnology, Volume 9A)"

Springer; 1 edition (November 13, 2006) | English | 1402049528 | 306 pages | PDF | 3.44 MB


In recent years a boom can be seen in literature dealing with phytoremediation. This Volume contains detailed explanation of basic methods where plants are exploited in environmental remediation. The chapters represent an excellent description of the hottest topics in the field of phyto- and rhizoremediation.

The first part of Volume 9 will address the readers with up-to-date information concerning the necessary theoretical background, both concerning removal of heavy metals from the contaminated environment, and removal, detoxication and even degradation of toxic organic contaminants. Until recently phytoremediation has been discussed mostly in monographs dealing with microbiological remediation methods as a separate chapter, just to illustrate an additional possibility of use of biological systems. This book intends to show especially the importance of cooperation between plant and microorganisms, there is practically no phytoremediation without rhizoremediation. Newest approaches based on methods of molecular biology and genetic engineering are described, as well as plant science achievements. The great advantage of this volume is that the reader will find here in addition to a survey of published data also a lot of original findings, thus supplying an up-to-date review of this quickly developing field of science.










Anthony Robbins - Mastering Influence

Anthony Robbins - Mastering Influence


Anthony Robbins - Mastering Influence

Robbins | ISBN: N/a | 2007 | MP3 | 434 Mb


A 10-Day System for Strengthening Your Emotional Impact and Increasing Your Sales, integrates proven psychological tools with revenue strategies that will help you better understand, influence and persuade others to ultimately achieve your most ambitious goals and objectives. Tony Robbins, who has been paid more than $1 Million for his personal coaching by international leaders and the world's top power brokers, uses the strategies of Mastering Influence in his own business. So no matter how much you have already achieved, Mastering Influence will help you get even more out of your business and your life.

01 Commitment_ Your Greatest Power

02 The Science Of Persuasion_ Why We Buy

03 The Difference Between Success & Failure

04 Engage! Three Steps to Quality Contact

05 Connect & Become Their Best Friend

06 Enroll! How To Qualify & Discover Your Clients' Buying Strategies

07 Create Conviction & Test Close

08 8 Compel! Make It Real & Assume The Sale

09 Convert Objections Into Commitments

10 Make It Easy and Create a Future

Dennis Higgins and John La Tourrette - Silva Ultramind's Remote Viewing and Remote Influencing

Dennis Higgins and John La Tourrette - Silva Ultramind's Remote Viewing and Remote Influencing


Dennis Higgins and John La Tourrette - Silva Ultramind's Remote Viewing and Remote Influencing

Nightingale-Conant Corporation | ASIN: B000M8GZKE | 2003 | MP3 | 174 Mb


There will be times when someone is making an important decision, perhaps a life-and-death decision, and you won't be there to help. At that moment, the only influence you will have with that loved one or customer or associate, when he or she is making a decision that will affect the rest of his or her life - is Remote Viewing and Remote Influencing. This unique mind technology will help you in every area of your life. Transform Your Health: With Remote Viewing you can detect health problems and threats to your health, and then take action both physically and mentally - with Remote Influencing - to protect your health or restore and maintain optimum health for yourself and your loved ones. While your doctor works from the outside-in with physical medicine, you help by working from the inside-out. Transform Your Relationships: Troubleshoot relationship problems by remotely viewing them, even before they develop. Sense the other person's needs and wants so that you can respond appropriately. Then use Remote Viewing to detect the invisible barriers they have erected, old wounds you may have forgotten, or not even know about, misunderstandings that have never been resolved. Then use Remote Influencing to establish deep rapport at deep, inner levels, and watch the changes that take place at the outer level. Transform Your Career and Your Business: Do you want a better job? A raise? Something more meaningful, interesting and satisfying to do? Do you want to start your own business? Bigger sales? Better employees? Better working conditions? First, use Remote Viewing to detect problem areas, then use Remote Influencing to convince others that you have the solution. Use Remote Viewing to detect the information that will help you do a better job, whatever your job is. Once you determine the things that need to be done, use Remote Influencing to help you implement your decisions.

The Changing Nervous System: Neurobehavioral Consequences of Early Brain Disorders

The Changing Nervous System: Neurobehavioral Consequences of Early Brain Disorders


Sarah H. Broman, Jack M. Fletcher, "The Changing Nervous System: Neurobehavioral Consequences of Early Brain Disorders"

Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (July 15, 1999) | English | 0195121937 | 428 pages | PDF | 18.59 MB


The hippocampus and parietal cotex have been implicated in various core spatial behaviors, such as the ability to localise and navigate to an object. Damage to these areas in animals and humans impairs these spatial functions.

This collection of papers, written by internationally recognized experts in the field, reviews the evidence that each area is involved in spatial cognition, examines the mechanisms underlying the generation of spatial behaviors, and considers the relative roles of the hippocampal and parietal areas, including how each interacts with the other.

The papers integrate a wide range of theoretical and experimental approaches, and touch on broader issues related to memory and imagery. As such, this book offers the most up-to-date research on the neural basis of spatial cognition. It should be of interest to anyone working in the fields of cognitive science, neuroanatomy, neuropsychology, and general cognition.










Optical Propagation in Linear Media: Atmospheric Gases and Particles, Solid-State Components, and Water

Optical Propagation in Linear Media: Atmospheric Gases and Particles, Solid-State Components, and Water


Michael E. Thomas, "Optical Propagation in Linear Media: Atmospheric Gases and Particles, Solid-State Components, and Water (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Series in Science & Engineering)"

Oxford University Press, USA (September 7, 2006) | English | 0195091612 | 584 pages | PDF | 5.11 MB


A typical optical system is composed of three basic components: a source, a detector, and a medium in which the optical energy propagates. Many textbooks cover sources and detectors, but very few cover propagation in a comprehensive way, incorporating the latest progress in theory and experiment concerning the propagating medium. This book fulfills that need. It is the first comprehensive and self-contained book on this topic. It will be a useful reference book for researchers, and a textbook for courses like Laser Light Propagation, Solid State Optics, and Optical Propagation in the Atmosphere.










Rethinking Homeostasis: Allostatic Regulation in Physiology and Pathophysiology

Rethinking Homeostasis: Allostatic Regulation in Physiology and Pathophysiology


Jay Schulkin, "Rethinking Homeostasis: Allostatic Regulation in Physiology and Pathophysiology"

The MIT Press; illustrated edition (January 31, 2003) | English | 0262194805 | 288 pages | PDF | 2.55 MB


Homeostasis, a key concept in biology, refers to the tendency toward stability in the various bodily states that make up the internal environment. Examples include temperature regulation and oxygen consumption. The body's needs, however, do not remain constant. When an organism is under stress, the central nervous system works with the endocrine system to use resources to maintain the overall viability of the organism. The process accelerates the various systems' defenses of bodily viability, but can violate short-term homeostasis. This allostatic regulation highlights our ability to anticipate, adapt to, and cope with impending future events.

In Rethinking Homeostasis, Jay Schulkin defines and explores many aspects of allostasis, including the wear and tear on tissues and accelerated pathophysiology caused by allostatic overload. Focusing on the concept of motivation and its relationship to the central nervous system function and specific hormonal systems, he applies a neuroendocrine perspective to central motive states such as cravings for water, sodium, food, sex, and drugs. He examines in detail the bodily consequences of the behavioral and neuroendocrine regulation of fear and adversity, the endocrine regulation of normal and preterm birth, and the effects of drug addiction on the body. Schulkin's presentation of allostasis lays the foundation for further study.










Connaissances Des Aliments

Connaissances Des Aliments


Emilie Fredot, "Connaissances Des Aliments"

Tec & Doc Lavoisier (15 septembre 2005) | ISBN 2743008105 | PDF | French | 397 pages | 98 MB


Présentation de l'éditeur

Ce manuel, conforme au référentiel du BTS diététique, fournit au lecteur les connaissances indispensables dans le domaine des aliments et de leur utilisation, qu'il s'agisse d'aliments traditionnels, nouveaux ou destinés à une alimentation particulière. Il permet ainsi de maîtriser : la composition quantitative et qualitative des aliments ; la microbiologie, la virologie, la parasitologie et la toxicologie alimentaires ; les incidences des technologies de fabrication, des procédés de conservation et des utilisations culinaires sur les qualités organoleptiques, nutritionnelles et sanitaires des aliments. L'étude de chacun des 12 groupes d'aliments (lait et produits laitiers ; viandes ; produits de la pêche ; neufs et ovoproduits ; produits céréaliers ; légumes et fruits ; légumes secs et soja ; produits sucrés ; corps gras alimentaires ; boissons ; herbes, épices et condiments ; édulcorants) comporte : l'évolution de la consommation et la consommation actuelle ; les caractéristiques physicochimiques et organoleptiques ; les intérêts nutritionnels, les équivalences alimentaires, la place dans l'alimentation rationnelle ; les caractères hygiéniques (parasitologiques, microbiologiques, toxicologiques) ; les technologies de fabrication, transformation, conservation et distribution ; la diffusion et les utilisations au niveau familial et collectif ; le rapport qualité-prix. Destiné aux étudiants des BTS diététique et des IUT génie biologique, option diététique, Connaissances des aliments - Bases alimentaires et nutritionnelles de la diététique s'adresse également aux diététiciens en exercice.

Biographie de l'auteur

Emilie Fredot, diététicienne, est professeur en BTS diététique à l'ICOGES (Paris).