Metal Ions in Biological Systems

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Details analytical methods for the determination of mercury and covers the biogeochemical cycling of mercury in lakes, rivers, oceans, the soil and the atmosphere. This volume also examines the microbial transformation of mercury species, their accumulation in the food chain, the physiology and toxicology, and more.

Oxygenases and Model Systems (Catalysis by Metal Complexes)

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ASIN: 0792342402

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Oxygenases have been the subject of much study and are of great interest and application. Biomimetic chemistry of oxygenases has yielded clarification of enzyme structures and reaction mechanisms and has also led to the development of synthetic oxygenation processes. This volume contains 8 chapters written by leading researchers which together present an overview of di- and mono-oxygenases and their model systems from the point of view of functions, structures and mechanisms. An up-to-date clarification of structures around active centres of heme- and nonheme-oxygenases is given with reference to the design of model complexes. Various contributions also discuss in detail the formation, structure and reactivity of metal-oxygen and metal-substrate species in both enzyme and model systems. The contents of the volume address the interface between bioinorganic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis and contains much to emphasize the importance of catalytic studies in bio- and biomimetic chemistry.
Audience: Research chemists interested in the use of oxygenases in catalysis.

Biomimetic Oxidations Catalyzed by Transition Metal Complexes

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Biomimetic Oxidations Catalyzed by Transition Metal Complexes

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ASIN: 1860940986

Radiative Decay Engineering (Topics in Fluorescence Spectroscopy)

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Radiative Decay Engineering (Topics in Fluorescence Spectroscopy)

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ASIN: 0387226621

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During recent years our enthusiasm for Radiative Decay Engineering (RDE) has continually increased. Many of the early predictions have been confirmed experimentally. We see numerous applications for RDE in biotechnology, clinical assays and analytical chemistry. While implementation of RDE is relatively simple, understanding the principles of RDE is difficult. The concepts are widely distributed in the optics and chemical physics literature, often described in terms difficult to understand by biophysical scientists.

RDE includes chapters from the experts who have studied metal particle optics and fluorophore-metal interactions. This collection describes the fundamental principles for the widespread use of radiative decay engineering in the biological sciences and nanotechnology.

Fluorine and the Environment: Atmospheric Chemistry, Emissions & Lithosphere, Volume 1 (Advances in Fluorine Science) (Advances in Fluorine Science)

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Fluorine and the Environment: Atmospheric Chemistry, Emissions & Lithosphere, Volume 1 (Advances in Fluorine Science) (Advances in Fluorine Science)
Alain, Ed. Tressaud
Manufacturer: Elsevier Science
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ASIN: 0444528113
Release Date: 2006-10-10

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Advances in Fluorine Science presents critical multidisciplinary overviews for areas in which fluorine and fluoride compounds have a decisive impact. The individual volumes of Advances in Fluorine Science are thematic, addressing comprehensively both the science and applications on topics including the Environment, Green chemistry, Medicine, Health & Life Sciences, New Technologies & Materials Science, Energy and the Earth Sciences.

For each subject the contributors will clearly inform the reader on the nature of the problem (if any) and on the solutions, combining knowledge from different scientific disciplines, that have been proposed to solve each issue.

This volume covers a wide scope of important issues about our atmospheric environment and contains contributions from both chemists and environmental scientists. Articles review the origin of fluorine-emissions either from natural or anthropogenic origin; the chemistry of fluorine- and halogen-based species in the atmosphere; the monitoring and characterization of atmospheric pollutants; new generations of halocarbons and improved destruction procedures of banned CFCs; the role of fluorides within both our geosphere: volcanic magmas and natural fluorine emissions, and effects on our biosphere: life cycle, plants and animals.

* Examines the role of fluorine and fluoride products in our environment: from the geosphere to the atmosphere through the biosphere
* Discusses the efforts of scientists and industry groups towards the improvement of environmental and sustainability issues
* Multidisciplinary contributions from chemists, geologists, biologists, environmentalists and industry staffs

Plants that Hyperaccumulate Heavy Metals

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Plants that Hyperaccumulate Heavy Metals

Manufacturer: CABI
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ASIN: 0851992366

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Plant species which can accumulate high concentrations of heavy metals have been known for over one hundred years, but extensive research on their scientific and commercial uses began only recently. This book provides the first single resource for all of the relevant ecological information on hyperaccumulators and for the many new and potential applications being investigated. These applications include the removal of heavy metal pollutants from soils and waters, the identification of ancient human settlements, mineral exploration, the revegetation of degraded land, and the commercial extraction of heavy metals through crops.

The Coordination Chemistry of Metalloenzymes: The Role of Metals in Reactions Involving Water, Dioxygen and Related Species (NATO Science Series C:)

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The Coordination Chemistry of Metalloenzymes: The Role of Metals in Reactions Involving Water, Dioxygen and Related Species (NATO Science Series C:)

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Biocoordination Chemistry (Oxford Chemistry Primers ; 25)

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Biocoordination Chemistry (Oxford Chemistry Primers ; 25)
David E. Fenton
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ASIN: 0198557736

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The role of the transition metals in biological systems is of great interest to chemists: the chemical properties of these metals often define the biological function of the proteins and systems these metals are found in. In this introductory text students are introduced to a number of topics: the transport and storage of metals: their functions is dioxygen interactions, electron transfer, and enzyme activity; the therapeutic uses of coordination compounds: and the role that small-molecule models can play in advancing our knowledge of the structure and function of transition metals contained in metallobiosites.

Metal Sites In Proteins And Models: Iron Centres (SPRINGER DESKTOP EDITIONS IN CHEMISTRY)

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Metal Sites In Proteins And Models: Iron Centres (SPRINGER DESKTOP EDITIONS IN CHEMISTRY)
H. A. O., Ed. Hill
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Biological chemistry is a major frontier of inorganic chemistry. Three special volumes devoted to Metal Sites in Proteins and Models address the questions: how unusual ("entatic") are metal sites in metalloproteins and metalloenzymes compared to those in small coordination complexes? And if they are special, how do polypeptide chains and co-factors control this? The chapters deal with iron, with metal centres acting as Lewis acids, metals in phosphate enzymes, with vanadium, and with the wide variety of transition metal ions which act as redox centres. They illustrate in particular how the combined armoury of genetics and structure determination at the molecular level are providing unprecedented new tools for molecular engineering.

Metal Sites In Proteins And Models: Phosphatases, Lewis Acids & Vanadium (SPRINGER DESKTOP EDITIONS IN CHEMISTRY)

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Metal Sites In Proteins And Models: Phosphatases, Lewis Acids & Vanadium (SPRINGER DESKTOP EDITIONS IN CHEMISTRY)
H. A. O., Ed. Hill
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Biological chemistry is a major frontier of inorganic chemistry. Three special volumes devoted to Metal Sites in Proteins and Models address the questions: how unusual ("entatic") are metal sites in metalloproteins and metalloenzymes compared to those in small coordination complexes? and if they are special, how do polypeptide chains and co-factors control this? The chapters deal with iron, with metal centres acting as Lewis acids, metals in phosphate enzymes, with vanadium, and with the wide variety of transition metal ions which act as redox centres. They illustrate in particular how the combined armoury of genetics and structure determination at the molecular level are providing unprecedented new tools for molecular engineering.

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Readable, Informative look at 1961 Season.......2007-06-22

This book about the 1961 Yankees and Roger Maris' topping of Babe Ruth's home run record is well worth reading. Former Yankee shortstop Tony Kubek and Terry Pluto provide an informative view from a quarter century later. Readers get a feel for the team, the pennant race against the Detroit Tigers, and most of all, Maris' challenge of the home run record that ended with his 61st on the season's last day. Both Maris and Mickey Mantle hit homers in bunches through August, but when Mantle faded (ending with 54) there was more than a little disappointment from some fans and sportswriters. Some didn't want the record going to this non-colorful North Dakotan who shunned the spotlight. As a result, Maris was sometimes treated unfairly by the media (whom he came to disdain), even while remaining a popular teammate. Kubek also provides anecdotes on payers like Mantle, Whitey Ford, Elston Howard, etc. Like many other baseball fans, I have little use for the Yankees or their periodic domination of baseball, but this remains a very good book.

TONY KUBEK ALSO HOMERS IN THIS BOOK.......2006-01-22

THIS IS ABOUT THE RECORD BREAKING SEASON OF ROGER MARIS. TONY KUBEK DOES A GREAT JOB DESCRIBING WHAT TOOK PLACE DURING THAT EXCITING SEASON OF 1961. ALOT OF DETAIL IS DEDICATED TO THE HOMERUN CHASE BUT IT ALSO COVERS MARIS'S RELATIONSHIP WITH MANTLE, THE PRESS AND OTHER PLAYERS. THIS IS A MUST READ FOR ALL YANKEE AND BASEBALL FANS. VERY RECOMMENDED.

Fascinating description of Maris and the Yankee season.......1999-07-22

I can't believe the publisher didn't put a paperback edition out in the wake of the McGuire/Sosa home run chase, considering the renewed interest in Roger Maris. The authors produced one of the better written sports books. Despite Kubek's obvious love and respect for Maris and the Yankees, he doesn't get too gushy. Sports junkies will get their share of play by play descriptions and those interested in a personal look at Maris will be rewarded. Kubek doesn't ignore how the team is doing which lends authenticity to the story. Baseball mixes the individual and the group levels so both are included. Kubek also discusses and interviews the other players, but the book revolves around Maris.

Sixty-One - The Team, The Record, The Men

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Sixty-One - The Team, The Record, The Men
Tony and Terry Pluto Kubek
Manufacturer: MacMillan Pub. Co
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ASIN: B000O93OYQ

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When Writing Isn't Working: Answers to 10 Tough Questions.......2006-11-11

It's nice to know that everyone deals with the same roadblocks when teaching children to write. This book addresses those difficulties and provides support that is relavant and easy to transfer into whatever program or style of teaching writing you are presently using.

An invaluable reference for teachers in attempt to aide them in their teaching of students struggling with writing.......2006-05-04

Very strongly recommended reading for teachers whose young students don't seem to be benefiting from their writing workshop assignments and experiences, When Writing Workshop Isn't Working: Answers To Ten Tough Questions Grades 2-5 by Mark Overmeyer (Literacy Coordinator for Cherry Creek Schools near Denver, Colorado) is an invaluable reference for teachers in attempt to aide them in their teaching of students struggling with writing. Introducing readers to an easy-to-follow and "user-friendly" format, When Writing Workshop Isn't Working answers questions like; how do I help students who don't know what to write about?, how do I help students develop stronger vocabulary and word choice?, How do I prepare my students for standardized tests without compromising my writing program?, how should I assess student writing?, and how can I help my students use revision effectively? When Writing Workshop Isn't Working is an invaluable compendium of information and studies on bringing ease to the education and writing abilities of young people between grades two and five.

An invaluable reference for teachers in attempt to aide them in their teaching of students struggling with writing.......2006-05-04

Excellent Resource, Full of Well-Chosen Examples.......2006-04-03

This book is an excellent resource for teachers and parents who are involved in helping elementary students develop their writing skills. And while it is specifically written for helping students in grades 2-5, the concepts Overmeyer presents are sound writing practices for all ages.

More than a textbook, this book is a joy to read. The examples of actual student writing that he liberally peppers throughout each chapter are well-chosen, pertinent and endearing. I found myself drawn to each new chapter not only for the information and the how-to, but also to find out what else the students had written. Overmeyer does not limit the examples to the best and the most polished pieces, but shows students' works in progress so that we can see the process.

And with Overmeyer it is all about the process! He suggests that recopying isn't writing and he teaches students to edit and improve their writing rather than spend time recopying. Overmeyer is sensitive to all learners and learning styles and you will see your elementary student reflected within the pages of this book.

I have a 2nd grader, Danny, who absolutely hates to write, and since he wants to be an artist when he grows up, he believes that when it comes to writing, all he'll need to do is sign his name to his pieces of art! One technique Overmeyer suggests with reluctant writers is to draw pictures first and then arrange them in sequence and discuss them before starting to write, so I asked Danny to draw pictures and then tell me the story. After that I reiterated the story to Danny, reflecting what he already told me and giving him a chance to hear it again. It was amazing! Not only was Danny excited to create the story, but he pushed ahead, working to get sentence after sentence down on paper.

In this book you get Overmeyer's 20+ years of experience in teaching writing to students and helping teachers teach writing. Furthermore, Overmeyer is a writer himself and a member of the Denver Writing Project. He models writing right along with the students. They see him struggling with word choice and editing, just as they do.

Not only is this book is an important resource for both teachers and parents, but you will also actually enjoy reading it.

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Over 550 florals, animals, letters, shells, period costumes, frames, etc. Printed on one side of page. 8 color plates. Instructions.

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Decoupage the Traditional Way.......2002-07-06

In this Dover publication Hasbrouck Rawlings brings together a myriad diverse prints for hand coloring and black and white techniques. The few colored prints included are not very useful and are of poor quality, but the wide variety of engravings have something for most decoupeurs. The instructions on how to begin are very traditional and do not take account of the latest advances in the hobby - such as "New Decoupage" by Durwin Rice. Even so, both beginers and more advanced students are likely to find this source book inspirational - especially if you are keen to hand color your work and want a "period" feel. Good value for money but not a first book for beginers.

It is about time.......2000-04-06

I Haven't yet recieved my copy I Ordered , but I have borrowed my friends copy of "The Big Picture Sourcebook" often. This book has great and easy pictures and simple hints in it. They also have a section of ideas on crafts. I can't wait to get my own so I can stop having to borrow. Also for those who are new to decoupaging, they make the pictures easy to use and really help you through the process. I also find any clip art books published by Dover a really great source for decoupaging.

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Decoupage the Big Picture Sourcebook
Rawlings Eleanor Hasbrouck
Manufacturer: Dover Pub
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ASIN: B000LC8NDS

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