Cell Biology by the Numbers

Cell Biology by the Numbers

Author: Ron Milo

Publisher: Garland Science

Published: 2015-12-07

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1317230698

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A Top 25 CHOICE 2016 Title, and recipient of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title (OAT) Award. How much energy is released in ATP hydrolysis? How many mRNAs are in a cell? How genetically similar are two random people? What is faster, transcription or translation?Cell Biology by the Numbers explores these questions and dozens of others provid


Hatch's Order of Magnitude

Hatch's Order of Magnitude

Author: Michael Hatch

Publisher: Writer's Digest Books

Published: 2007-08-08

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781582974958

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Behold the Profundity! &break;&break;Some people say the universe is unfathomable. Now, with the help of Hatch, you will not only fathom, you will command. The pages of this book contain the answers to mysteries of our modern world - the manliest beverage, the entire spectrum of chaos and order, the epitome of villain hubris. For vocabulaphiles and mavens of the trivial, this definitive reference arranges everything worth knowing in order of magnitude. In your hands, you hold a catalyst for debate, a handrail for the imagination, and a certification for the obsessive and mildly insane. &break;&break;Hatch has bestowed upon the world his far-reaching knowledge of the Best, Worst, Least, Most, Biggest, Smallest - in short, the Ultimate. You may now proceed to understand the magnitude of the universe, in its most detailed orders.


Plunkitt of Tammany Hall

Plunkitt of Tammany Hall

Author: William L. Riordon

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1995-11-01

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1101099925

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Plunkitt of Tammany Hall A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics William L. Riordan “Nobody thinks of drawin’ the distinction between honest graft and dishonest graft.” This classic work offers the unblushing, unvarnished wit and wisdom of one of the most fascinating figures ever to play the American political game and win. George Washington Plunkitt rose from impoverished beginnings to become ward boss of the Fifteenth Assembly District in New York, a key player in the powerhouse political team of Tammany Hall, and, not incidentally, a millionaire. In a series of utterly frank talks given at his headquarters (Graziano’s bootblack stand outside the New York County Court House), he revealed to a sharp-eared and sympathetic reporter named William L. Riordan the secrets of political success as practiced and perfected by him and fellow Tammany Hall titans. The result is not only a volume that reveals more about our political system than does a shelfful of civics textbooks, but also an irresistible portrait of a man who would feel happily at home playing ball with today’s lobbyists and king makers, trading votes for political and financial favors. Doing for twentieth-century America what Machiavelli did for Renaissance Italy, and as entertaining as it is instructive, Plunkitt of Tammany Hall is essential reading for those who prefer twenty-twenty vision to rose-colored glasses in viewing how our government works and why. With an Introduction by Peter Quinn and a New Afterword


Orders of Magnitude

Orders of Magnitude

Author: Glenn Michaels

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-01-07

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 9781523288762

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Newlyweds Paul and Capie Armstead are also the world's newest wizards in over 400 years. Sadly, the other wizards of the world, who control all of Earth's governments, are trying to get rid of both bride and groom. Which is how Paul finds himself desperately learning how to combine technology with their newly acquired powers. He has no other choice, if he wants to save himself and his wife-and as long as he's at it, the rest of humanity as well! Paul has definite plans of how to deal with these power mongering wizards. Unfortunately, those evil lowlifes have no intentions of leaving the young couple alone long enough to complete any research. Between avoiding monsters known as Oni, bad wizards and doing near-impossible experiments of blending magic and science, Paul and Capie have all the makings of a bad day. But there's one thing that they have learned: when a wizard takes on a responsibility, he does what needs doing. And the people in their way had better move.


Really Big Numbers

Really Big Numbers

Author: Richard Evan Schwartz

Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.

Published: 2014-06-30

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1470414252

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In the American Mathematical Society's first-ever book for kids (and kids at heart), mathematician and author Richard Evan Schwartz leads math lovers of all ages on an innovative and strikingly illustrated journey through the infinite number system. By means of engaging, imaginative visuals and endearing narration, Schwartz manages the monumental task of presenting the complex concept of Big Numbers in fresh and relatable ways. The book begins with small, easily observable numbers before building up to truly gigantic ones, like a nonillion, a tredecillion, a googol, and even ones too huge for names! Any person, regardless of age, can benefit from reading this book. Readers will find themselves returning to its pages for a very long time, perpetually learning from and growing with the narrative as their knowledge deepens. Really Big Numbers is a wonderful enrichment for any math education program and is enthusiastically recommended to every teacher, parent and grandparent, student, child, or other individual interested in exploring the vast universe of numbers.


Systems Biology: Simulation of Dynamic Network States

Systems Biology: Simulation of Dynamic Network States

Author: Bernhard Ø. Palsson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-05-26

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1139495429

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Biophysical models have been used in biology for decades, but they have been limited in scope and size. In this book, Bernhard Ø. Palsson shows how network reconstructions that are based on genomic and bibliomic data, and take the form of established stoichiometric matrices, can be converted into dynamic models using metabolomic and fluxomic data. The Mass Action Stoichiometric Simulation (MASS) procedure can be used for any cellular process for which data is available and allows a scalable step-by-step approach to the practical construction of network models. Specifically, it can treat integrated processes that need explicit accounting of small molecules and protein, which allows simulation at the molecular level. The material has been class-tested by the author at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All computations in the text are available online in MATLAB® and Mathematica® workbooks, allowing hands-on practice with the material.


First Magnitude

First Magnitude

Author: James B. Kaler

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9814417424

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"First Magnitude" is an entry-level book for readers with brightly lit skies. Its purpose is to show them that all is not lost, that they can still enjoy personal astronomy and have an appreciation of the heavens no matter where they live. It concentrates on the Sun, Moon, the five bright planets, and on the 23 brightest stars, which are visible from just about anywhere. The book concludes with bright ephemeral phenomena: meteors, comets, and exploding stars. The concept is a platform for introducing the reader to the wonders of the nighttime and daytime skies and serves as an introduction to general astronomy.James Kaler takes delight in sharing with us his extensive knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the study of the skies. He further discusses his thoughts on the evolving field of astronomy and expresses his surprise at having an asteroid named after him in honor of his outreach activities.