Photoperiodism, Melatonin and the Pineal

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Photoperiodism, melatonin and the pineal Ciba Foundation Symposium 117 Chairman: R.V. Short 1985 Melatonin was isolated from the mammalian pineal in 1985, but only relatively recently, as the Chairman points out, has evidence accumulated for its role as `the Hormone of Darkness, the Hourglass of Time'. The rhythmic melatonin signal from the pineal appears to provide information about photoperiod in many species that show seasonal cycles in reproduction, moulting and other processes. But how do animals respond to the pineal melatonin signal? What determines photoperiodism in birds, which do not seem to use this signal to regulate breeding? What is the significance of retinal melatonin? Does melatonin have a function in humans? These are amongst the issues considered at the symposium recorded in this book. In addition to the morphology and photoneural control of the pineal, the contributors describe the effects of melatonin and of manipulating photoperiod in several laboratory and economically important species — hormones, seasonal cycles, circadian rhythms and influences during development and sexual maturation have been studied. In humans, the possible significance of melatonin in puberty, malignant disease and affective disorders is considered, as are results suggesting that melatonin can entrain fatigue (or alertness), with discussion of the therapeutic potential of this hormone in certain disturbances of biological rhythm, including jet lag. This book should be of interest to physiologists, neuropharmacologists, endocrinologists, behavioural biologists, psychologists and clinical investigators with a special interest in the pineal. Other Ciba Foundation Symposia published by Pitman: No 102: Origins and development of adaptation Chairman: B.C. Clarke 1984 ISBN 0 272 79749 9 No 104: Photoperiodic regulation of insect and molluscan hormones Chairman: W. Mordue 1984 ISBN 0 272 79751 0 No 113: Retinoids, differentiation and disease Chairman: M.B. Sporn 1985 ISBN 0 272 79813 4

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Michelin Green Guide Spain

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Good guide to Spain.......2006-07-30

Always been impressed with Michelin guides even though the newer versions are heavier on graphics and pictures than the older versions. This particular issue on Spain appears to hit all the high points and hopefully give enough of a background to have a good time when visiting.

Impressive.......2006-06-14

I bought this book and thank goodness I didn't read the reviews first. First, I have to give it major points for being in a slim format, far and away preferable to other bulky travel guides. Slim however doesn't mean lacking in content. Primarily, this guide is about the sights. It gives you history, context , and culture to the things you will see. It also tells does a great job in explaining travel logistics. It also rates sights through a three-star rating system making it easier for you to prioritize things on a short trip.

The main shortcomings are the non-existent discussion on how to get around using public transportation (this is Michelin after all) and the scandaluously limited lodging and eatery options. You must be good with maps for this guide to be fully useful to you because that's how sights are organized, and I don't mind that at all. I recommend getting this book in tandem with a guidebook that focuses in on budget travelling.

Michelin Green Guide Spain.......2006-06-09

I have several Michelin Guidebooks and recently purchased the newest edition of the one on Spain. This book is a real disappointment and I hope it does not reflect the approach that Michelin is taking to their other guidebooks. I have a 1982 edition of the Michelin Spain green guide and it is far superior to the current larger edition. The previous layout and design is superior and lists a larger number of cities and towns with comments. For a person who is driving throughout a region, the previous editions provide a more thorough and organized approach. It was far more easy to navigate. Since 1982 to the present edition is a long time, I am not certain when Michelin decided to change their format. The current book lists many cities alphabetically and not by region (i.e., Alicante is not in the section on the Levant or Costa Blanca and it is difficult to find that region in the index). If you have access to earlier editions, I would not spend the money on the current guide. Maybe Michelin forgot to survey their readers to find out how they appreciated the previous guidebooks and they would have continued what was a tried and proven format.

Michelin the Green Guide Portugal (Michelin Green Guides)

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Michelin The Green Guide Spain (Michelin Green Guides)

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Spain--in alphabetical order
Fantastic travel guide

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ASIN: 2061007252

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Let Spain surprise you: colorful fiestas, ancestral traditions, historical towns and picturesque villages, seaside resorts and immensely varied landscapes. THE GREEN GUIDE, the perfect travel companion: a discerning and up-to-date source of information. Practical and comprehensive, it offers suggestions on what to see and what to do, background on history and cultural heritage and a selection of hotels and restaurants. Ideal guides for the independent tourist, THE GREEN GUIDE explores destinations both near and far. Sights are rated - 3 stars "worth a journey", 2 stars "worth a detour" and 1 star "interesting". Map itineraries make planning easy, whether visiting the highlights or venturing off the beaten path. Travel with THE GREEN GUIDE for an exciting and memorable experience.

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Spain--in alphabetical order.......2007-07-05

I used this book in 2005 to visit Madrid/Toledo/Segovia/Seville/Granada and Cordoba and then again in 2007 on a 10 day trip through Galicia. The book's main advantage is that towns/cities are in alphabetical order, so info is easy to find.

However, I find the text lacking in sparkle--a bit too dull.........It was my #3 choice for information. (I also had the DK guide and the Rough Guide)

The size and shape of this book make it easy to carry during the day, but most of the time, I carried the DK guide!!

Fantastic travel guide.......2006-03-24

As expected from the Michelin Green Guides series, this one too is a wonderful travel companion. Accurate and up to date, covers all important milestones and goes past the shallow surface barely scratched by other travel guides.
This Michelin Green Guides is the best available, if you're going to travel to Spain don't leave home without it.

Michelin the Green Guide Andalucia (Michelin Green Guide : Andalucia, 1st ed)

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GREAT GUIDE

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ASIN: 2061583016

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Look inside to find out what football, hamburgers, frisbee, Nobel laureates, and great architecture have in common. Explore Yale University and New Haven - home to not only the first university art museum in the Western Hemisphere, but some of the hottest discussions about pizza in the country. Michelin Travel Publications will donate $1.00 to New Haven Reads with your purchase of THE GREEN GUIDE Yale University and New Haven.

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GREAT GUIDE.......2007-08-24

Michelin is always a great source of reliable and comprehensive information. I like plenty of details so I can make my choices as I go, review my plans, envision and compare options in my mind.
Many guides in the market just give the author's picks or are excessively opinionated (e.g. Rough Guides). It is rare to find deep and well-informed text, a good understanding of the local culture, off-the-beatten track sites. Andalucia can't be visited in 1-2 days, and is incredibly rich and complex; seeing a few great places just off the hotel gives too little, considering how much is there.

This guide is very good. The text is perhaps too wordy in some places, but recreates well the landscape, traditional architecture and cultural vivacity of this fabulous region. It is not the best from Michelin, but is a great start.

I prefer this 1st edition to the second, where there was too much editing, especially cutting text. And, surprisingly, nothing new, less content and more pages! All in all, I'll keep my old and good first edition.

Michelin the Green Guide Spain, Balearic and Canary Islands

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Excellent Guide
Save your money and don't buy this horrible guide

Michelin the Green Guide Spain, Balearic and Canary Islands
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ASIN: 2060000688

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Discover the rich cultural and artistic heritage behind the sun, sea and sand traditionally associated with Spain. This captivating land of contrasts has something to offer everyone, whether skiing in the Pyrenees, museum-hopping in Madrid, sun-worshipping in the Canary Islands or dancing the flamenco in Andalusia.

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Excellent Guide.......2003-02-11

If you use this guide for what it was intended (a sightseeing guide for people with relatively limited time in Spain), it is excellent. On my last trip to Spain I used it as my main tool for deciding what to see (the star ratings really help you to prioritize), but I didn't even consult it when deciding where to sleep or eat. My recommendation is to use this guide along with another one that is loaded with painfully detailed hotel, restaurant, and price information, but doesn't really help you decide what to see with your limited time (e.g. Lonely Planet).

My only real complaint was that I thought that, generally speaking, the guide's star system for rating sights/attractions underrates Spanish attractions relative to those in other countries. For example, cities like Caceres, Ronda, and Cuenca would surely get 3-star ratings if they were located in France or especially the United States, instead of Spain. Overall, I guess I felt that the raters were relatively "harsh" when assigning stars to attractions in Spain, when I compare this guide to some of Michelin's other guides for other countries I have visited. The nice thing is that when you visit "two-star" sights in Spain, expecting to see what you would normally see in a Green Guide two-star sight elsewhere, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Save your money and don't buy this horrible guide.......2002-05-29

I bought this book but didn't have time to read it until I was on the plane -- my mistake in buying it in the first place -- there are so many other great guides that do such a better job than this ridiculous guide -- the maps are horrible, the entire book is superficial in it's descriptions and the restaurants it recommends were all recommended by other guides -- as if they had plagarized the lists of places to go. Save your money!

Michelin Green Sightseeing Travel Guide to Spain

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Michelin Green Sightseeing Travel Guide to Spain
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Michelin Green Guide: Portugal (Green Tourist Guides)

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A tourist guide in English for Portugal.

Michelin THE GREEN GUIDE Andalucia, 1e (Spanish language edition)

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Déjese seducir por Andalucía ; una tierra en la que bajo un sol resplandeciente conviven preciosas ciudades, encantadores pueblos, magníficas playas y una naturaleza llena de contrastes. Contágiese de su alegría de vivir y el color y vistosidad de sus fiestas. Los redactores de LA GUÍDA VERDE hemos trabajado sobre el terreno para preparar los intinerarios a pie o en coche más interesantes, para elegir las especialidades regionales más sabrosas, para recoger las informaciones prácticas necesarias ; todo para hacer su viaje inolvidable. Pero sobre todo, hemos selecccionado los lugares y monumentos que "jusfican el viaje" ***, por los que "vale la pena desviarse" ** y los que son "de particular interés" *. La guía, práctica y completa, le invita a pasar buenos momentos en un país del que guardará un recuerdo imborrable.

Michelin Green Guide: Corse, (Michelin Green Guide: Corse French Edition)

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An annually updated, detailed map of Corsica, showing primary and secondary road networks across the region, local services and many tourist attractions. Scale: 1/200,000 - 1cm=2km Legend/Key in French

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Customer Reviews:

Unbelieveable!!!.......2004-12-02

I agree with the reviewer who said he couldn't believe all this advice for such little money!
If you are, as I am, a new manager, this book will be invaluable to you!
It is chock full of do's, don'ts, and guides for everything you could think of.
Get this book. It is 1,331 pages of excellence!

Great Book!.......2003-03-09

This book is one of the most influential books I've ever read. I can't believe all the knowledge in this book is given away for such a low price. The ROI investment on this book is priceless. I hardly buy books, but aftering being put into a position where time equals money and deadlines are critical, this book is helping me manage everything from myself to the business I operate. A+. This book should be given to every executive and manager.

Very Useful.......2002-12-05

I think at the very least any manager would benefit from one chapter, and most likey benefit in some way from them all. It's like one big book made up of small books.

Should be required reading.......2002-04-22

Companies should present new managers with a copy of this book upon hiring or promotion. So much useful material here from giving feedback to employees to reading financial statements. Mine is dog-eared already.

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