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Don't judge this book by its cover.
Very well written, important review of an uninvestigated time in American history. ... Read more

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Despite what seems to be growing public opinion that great stories are a thing of the past, such stories have been spotted with increasing frequency in and around Knoxville, Tennessee, particularly at Scribes Valley Publishing. When asked about this amazing phenomenon, the Scribes Valley editor did not seem too upset. "Sure, great stories appear here all the time. It's easy to spot them. The hard part is capturing them to prove to the world that...THEY DO EXIST!"

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"How many times have you heard someone say there's nothing good to read? Unfortunately, I hear it way too often from know-it-alls who are sure all the great stories have gone the way of the dinosaurs. And that sends shivers down my back.

Nothing good to read. Good grief, is there a more depressing phrase than that? Well, I guess there is. Like, "The dog just ate my last pair of underwear" or "Didn't you notice the horrible fungus growing on that last piece of pepperoni before you ate it?" But, I m just talking about reading right now.

Sure, the world is filled with stories that never quite achieve great status. How sad it is for someone willing to take precious time, to sit down to read, and get...nothing. Nothing, except that horrible empty feeling of an unfulfilled imagination, of expectations dropping like a brick in a pond, of feelings dragged through the muck and mire of a story that just isn't there.

Okay, maybe it's not that bad, but you have to admit, reading a story that just doesn't do it for you can be a bit disheartening.

Trust me, you won't find any of those in this anthology!" ... Read more

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Latest techniques for the analysis of plant cell or tissue structure and the registration of physiological pathways are topics of this volume. The subjects include: - Laser Doppler Vibrometer Measurements of Leaves; - Laster Physical Methods. Laser Microprobe Mass Spectrometry; - Triplet States in Photosynthesis: Linear Dichroic Optical Difference Spectra via Magnetic Resonance; - Fast Atom Bombardment Mass Spectrometry; -Microdissection and Biochemical Analysis of Plant Tissues; - Photoacoustic Spectroscopy - Photoacoustic and Photothermal Effects; - Membrane Operational Impedance of Spectra of Plant Cell. ... Read more

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It is refreshing to find a book treating alkaloid analysis with all the latest techniques such as inverse-detected two dimensional NMR, GC/MS, and HPLC associated techniques. There have been many developments in the field of alkaloid analysis since the 1950s, not the least of which are the various powerful spectroscopic methods, which dominate this volume. Included also are the various aspects of tobacco alkaloids and analysis in various situations. The complexities of sampling and analysis in tobacco smoke is explained. Analysis of alkaloids produced by tobacco root cell cultures is included, while genetic and chemical analysis is described for Papaver, a plant of considerable medicinal significance. ... Read more

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The present volume illustrates the sophistication and diversity that exist in the present-day application of chemical and microbiological analysis to wines. Analytical techniques as spectrophotometry, chromatography, titrimetry or isotope labelling for the detection and quantitative determination of various elements of wine and grapes, e.g. microelements and amino acids, are comprehensively treated. Especially the analysis of the alcohol content, concentration of organic acids, sulfur dioxide, pigment and different phenols of wines and spirits and the control of cultural parameters during the fermentation process are considered. Furthermore, the evaluation of wine quality such as aroma and taste as well as some aspects of the toxicological effects of additives as diethylene glycol are discussed. ... Read more

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Given the growing importance of essential oils and waxes, this volume deals with the analysis of a broad spectrum of these compounds from many plant origins. Commercial oils such as olive oil are analysed as are trees such as eucalyptus, mentha, cedar and juniper. In addition, analysis of spices, seasoning, seaweeds, perfumes, liquors and atmospheric monoterpene hydrocarbons are to be found in this book. The volatiles of flower and pollen may be of importance in attraction of bees and other insects to certain plants for pollination purposes; this topic is also discussed. Waxes, both in the soil and as leaf components are analysed and presented in such a way making this book valuable to scientists with varying interests worldwide. ... Read more

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The book describes in detail the latest quality control techniques of fruits like grapes, agrumen, peaches, persimmons, apricots, and nuts like almonds and chestnuts. The classical stock of routine methods is extended to include most recent techniques, such as random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis (RAPD) for the genetic characterization of chestnut varieties. ... Read more

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The analysis of vegetables and vegetable products is now an important part of everyday life. From the dietary point of view we need to know both the positive and negative aspects of the vegetables we consume - whether they have a high fibre content, for example, or what pesticide residues are present. And from the producers' standpoint, we need to know the methods that are being used to develop new and better vegetables. Thus, genetic analysis becomes important. In this book, a chapter on genetic mapping of pea is included, together with approaches to squash and pumpkin breeding with high carotene content. Also, there are chapters covering the analysis of leaf protein and the oxalic acid content of vegetables, and the analysis of vegetables consumed in tropical Africa. All in all, it is a useful book to have on the shelf for those interested in horticulture, human nutrition or chemical analysis. ... Read more

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Chapters: Jim Brown, Maggie L. Walker, John Africa, Lillie M. Jackson. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 26. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: James Nathaniel "Jim" Brown (born February 17, 1936) is an American former professional football player who has also made his mark as an actor. He is best known for his exceptional and record-setting nine-year career as a running back for the NFL Cleveland Browns from 1957 to 1965. In 2002, he was named by The Sporting News as the greatest professional football player ever. He is considered to be one of the greatest professional athletes the U.S. has ever produced. James Nathaniel Brown was born to Theresa (a housekeeper) and Swinton Brown (a professional boxer). At Manhasset High School, Brown earned 13 letters playing football, lacrosse, baseball, basketball and running track. "Mr. Brown credits his self-reliance to having grown up on St. Simons's island, an all-black community off the coast of Georgia where he was raised by his grandmother and where racism did not affect him directly. At the age of 8 he moved to Manhasset, N.Y., where his mother worked as a domestic. It was at Manhasset High School that he became a football star and athletic legend" He averaged a then-Long Island record 38 points per game for his basketball team. His career island scoring mark was later broken by future Boston Red Sox star Carl Yastrzemski of Bridgehampton. 1954 - 1956. As a sophomore at Syracuse University, Brown was the second leading rusher on the team. As a junior, he rushed for 666 yards (5.2 per carry). In his senior year, Brown was a unanimous first-team All-American. He finished 5th in the Heisman Trophy voting, and set school records for highest rush average (6.2) and most rushing touchdowns (6). He ran for 986 yardsthird most in the country despit...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=453868 ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2007. The length of the article is 605 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: John P. Jackson, Jr. and Nadine M. Weidman. Race, Racism, and Science: Social Impact and Interaction.(Book review)
Author: Christopher Cumo
Publication: Teaching History: A Journal of Methods (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 32Issue: 2Page: 103(2)

Article Type: Book review

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