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Transforming China: Globalization, Transition and Development (Anthem Studies in Political Economy and Globalization)
Peter Nolan Manufacturer: Anthem Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1843311232 |
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At the end of the 1970s China was a poor country with a huge population, ruled by the Chinese Communist Party. The domestic economy was organized through direct administrative instructions and was isolated from the international economy. After a quarter of a century, China has been transformed beyond imagination.In Transforming China Peter Nolan, one of the foremost experts on the Chinese economy, examines the enormous challenges faced by China's policymakers. Spanning a period of thirty years, from the late 1970s to the present day, the essays in this book address different aspects of those challenges. The `development' challenge involved devising policies that would raise the mass of the Chinese people out of poverty and avoid the disasters that had, in the worst cases, caused millions of deaths through famine. The `transition' challenge involved, firstly, resolving the relationship between change in the economic and political systems, and secondly, finding the correct sequence and nature of reforms necessary to improve economic performance. The "globalization" challenge involved identifying the way in which to integrate China's economic system with the international economy at a time of revolutionary change in the global business system.
Brought together in one collection for the first time, these seminal essays seek both to enhance understanding of China's immense success in meeting these challenges in the past, and to provide an indication of the challenges that still lie ahead. China's system reforms have been described as `groping for stones to cross the river'. The journey across the river is far from over, and the other bank is only dimly visible.
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Turnaround Excellence: Insights from 120 Cases (Response Books)
Pradip N Khandwalla Manufacturer: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0761994939 |
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In this unique book, Pradip Khandwalla studies 120 recent examples of turnarounds and analyzes how each was achieved.Customer Reviews:
Shallow insights into cases, too academic.......2002-08-29
A must for all business managers.......2001-03-02
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Atlas and Manual of Plant Pathology
E.H. Barnes Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0306401681 |
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Atlas and Manual of Plant Pathology
Ervin H Barnes Manufacturer: Appleton-Century-Crofts ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000NV9LEC |
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Atlas and Manual of Plant Pathology
Manufacturer: Plenum Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 013049528X |
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Atlas and Manual of Plant Pathology
Ervin H. Barnes Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OS9QCG |
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Merchants of Immortality: Chasing the Dream of Human Life Extension
Stephen S. Hall Manufacturer: Mariner Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0618492216 |
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Regenerative medicine and human life extension are among the most cutting-edge pursuits in science, and potentially among the most profitable. In Merchants of Immortality, Stephen S. Hall offers both an expose of this fascinating science and a case study of the billion-dollar industry that has grown up around it. At the center of the field are stem cell research and cloning -- topics of continuous ethical debate -- and the stem cell legislation that has unintentionally created a strange and thriving private-sector business niche. Merchants of Immortality is a captivating, incisive account of a new frontier at the intersection of biology and business.Customer Reviews:
A fascinating survey.......2005-05-31
Revolution in Progress.......2004-12-04
Meet the masters of biohope and biohype.......2003-09-02
Stephen Hall has chosen a title that represents his book very well. What he sets forth, in supple, thoughtful, smoothly readable prose, is the saga of recent advances in "life extension" - both longevity research and research into the healing and regeneration of tissues with the aid of stem cells. As his title suggests, the emphasis is on the scientists involved, and on the public face of that science.
Along the way, he clarifies a good deal of the science itself: the discovery of the Hayflick limit, the finite limit to the number of times a normal cell can divide; the connection of that limit to the telomeres, the shoelace-tips on the ends of chromosomes; the chimerical enzyme telomerase, two parts protein and one part RNA, which repairs the telomeres and helps make cancer cells immortal; the sir-1 gene and its congeners which can double or sextuple your lifespan, if you happen to be a roundworm. And so on. Little of this will be news to those laymen who follow the science pages closely, but even for us it's good to have the timeline neatly laid out.
The bulk of Hall's attention, though, goes to the rivalries between laboratories to be first to publish and patent each of these breakthroughs; to the lineages of the biotech startups bankrolling the races; to the contrast between the solid if limited gains made by the biologists and the fairy dust sprinkled on investors; and to the enormous ferment surrounding all these new technologies as they began to impinge on embryonic stem cells and thereapeutic cloning.
Wandering through the scene from chapter to chapter, popping up repeatedly whenever the action gets hot, is the energetic true believer Michael West, the ousted founder of the premiere telomere outfit Geron, and the leading light of Advanced Cell Technology, which set the country on its ear two years ago with a premature announcement that it had cloned a human embryo. In his infectious zeal for abolishing the tyranny of old age, West serves not only as a central figure in the unfolding commercial and political saga, but as a stand-in for the insistent voice in all of us, whispering that all men may be mortal, but hey, maybe *you* can beat the rap.
Hall's conclusion, offered with a full appreciation of the fact that "It's hard to predict things, especially the future," is that a dramatic cure for aging is not likely to be in the cards. Just as cancer turned out to be a whole class of diseases with a host of different causes, so aging is turning out to be more complex than the discipline's pioneers imagined. What we can reasonably expect is a steady advancement of the average life span over the coming century, by another decade or two. How long we have to wait for breakthroughs in tissue regeneration in particular will likely depend less on science than on politics.
Two intriguing lines of lifespan research, the one tracking the sir family of genes, and the one investigating the effects of free radicals, are not ignored but, perhaps because they haven't caught the public fancy sharply, get relatively short shrift. Less than halfway through the book, the spotlight shifts from the study of aging to the study of stem cells. Because the U.S. for the last quarter century has enjoyed an effective moratorium on experimentation with aborted fetuses or discarded IVC embryos, American scientists' attention has focused more and more on the other theoretical way of obtaining human embryos: inserting the nucleus of an adult cell into an enucleated human egg.
If anyone were to succeed in doing that, and coaxing the result to divide until it reached the blastocyst stage - that would be "therapeutic cloning." So far, no one's done it, or at any rate no one who's done it has felt like advertising it. In a political squaring of the circle, President Bush managed to permit NIH to fund limited therapeutic cloning in a way that ended up outlawing funding in practical terms. As a result, scientists in the field face the classic NRA nightmare: when federal stem cells are outlawed, only maverick venture capitalists will have stem cells. At press time, no one knows what's really happening, what kind of ethical oversight private companies are bothering to put in place, or how restricted access to resulting medical breakthroughs will be when it's all proprietary, with no NIH ownership at all. For the moment, the U.S. is stuck with the worst of the "pro-life" and the "mad scientist" worlds, while the rest of the world does its research in the sunlight and steals a technical march on us.
All the players on both sides of that circle-squaring, and the principal shakers, movers and move-blockers in the relevant research, are profiled here, some in full screen 3-d and some in fetching thumbnails. The field is unlikely to be surveyed by a more complete or more even handed chronicler for some while.
Big on Merchants, Little on Immortality.......2003-08-08
However, if you're looking for cutting-edge science, exciting discoveries, and an up-to-date look at the modern day "quest for the fountain of youth" - look elsewhere. You may eventually find some of it, but not without wading through pages of tedious "personal struggles".
This book fits far more easily into the "Biography" genre than the "Popular Science" category.
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The search for human immortality: the biology and the ethics.(Merchants of Immortality: Chasing the Dream of Human Life Extension)(Book review): An article ... Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science
Jaime Bres , and James T. Bradley Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000I2J8EY Release Date: 2006-08-26 |
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This digital document is an article from Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2283 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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Merchants Of Immortality: Chasing The Dream Of Human Life Extension
Stephen S. Hall Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000J4VY66 |
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Listening for Coyote: A Walk Across Oregon's Wilderness
William L. Sullivan Manufacturer: Oregon State University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0870715267 |
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On August 17, 1985, William Sullivan kissed his wife and two children goodbye and embarked on a 1,300-mile walk across Oregon. The journey would begin on the western edge of the continent where Pacific breakers batter Cape Blanco and conclude on the rim of Hell's Canyon overlooking the Snake River. His route would "traverse four mountain ranges and eighteen designated Wilderness Areas. It would lead through fog-bound rain forests, windswept glacial cirques, and sunbaked desert canyons." Averaging 20 miles per day, Sullivan completes the trek in just over two months, reporting his progress in the daily entries that make up Listening for Coyote. Equal parts trail log, regional history, and personal memoir, Sullivan's recorded journey is also a captivating look at Oregon's natural heritage and the conservation efforts to safeguard its treasures. Entering the Rogue River Canyon, for instance, Sullivan meets a pair of contract loggers clearing a road for a timber harvest; he observes darkly that he's in the "largest roadless forest in Oregon," a place being fought over at that very moment, and one can only wonder what has happened to it since. Elsewhere along the way Sullivan recounts past Indian wars, outlaw exploits, and gold-mining boondoggles. More immediate are his surprise encounters on the trail with wildlife, hunters, environmental activists, and other hikers. Deep in the Cascades' Three Sisters Wilderness, he meets a couple of backpackers who turn out to be engaged in an even more ambitious adventure than his--a hike clear across the country that "could take years." And of course there is the inspiring coyote chorus--perhaps to be rivaled by the howling of wolves in the not-so-distant future.Since the publishing of Listening for Coyote, the "New Oregon Trail," as it's now called, has been added to the state's long-range trail plan, although many sections remain undeveloped; Sullivan's pioneering work will be of special interest anyone considering the trek.
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The author's spirit of adventure shines through.......2006-08-20
I wish I could give it more stars!.......2006-01-13
A wonderful, insightful, inspiring book.......2003-04-27
Better than "A Walk in the Woods".......2001-12-10
An amazing tale of adventure.......2001-09-04
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Listening For Coyote - A Walk Across Oregon's Wilderness
William L. Sullivan Manufacturer: William Morrow & Co, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000RIVZ3G |
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Listening For Coyote, A Walk Across Oregon's Wilderness
Sullivan William L. Manufacturer: William Morrow and Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000H55NOG |
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Listening For Coyote, a Walk Across Oregon's Wilderness.
Manufacturer: William Morrow & Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000GPKMS4 |
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Listening for Coyote: a Walk Across Oregon's Wilderness
William L. Sullivan Manufacturer: Wm. Morrow & Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000P9A17I |
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Heroes of the Hall : Baseball's Greatest Players
Ron Smith Manufacturer: Sporting News ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0892046880 |
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From Hank Aaron to Robin Yount, Heroes of the Hall is the ultimate collection, an illustrated commemorative book, which celebrates the career and accomplishments of every elected member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. From 1936 to 2002, every player, manager and league-builder is profiled, with captivating essays and evocative black and white and color photography that capture his contribution to the game. FEATURES: Full page action or portrait shots for almost every inductee; Foreword by Ozzie Smith; Photos of every members Hall of Fame plaque; "Player name page tabs" make it a breeze to locate any member.Customer Reviews:
A Beautiful Book for All Baseball Fans.......2005-01-10
A perfect gift for the serious baseball fan!.......2002-05-13
Dozens of Hall-of-Famers are featured, with beautiful photographs of each individual. You'll find basic statistics and the accomplishments of each personality, as well as a commentary on their contributions to the game. A nice bonus is a small photograph of their hall-of-fame plaque.
As a collector of older baseball cards I found this book especially useful to my further appreciation of the players and the history of this greatest of past-times.
I highly recommend it!
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French Made Simple
Julien Lafontant , Eugene Jackson , and Antonio Rubio Manufacturer: Made Simple ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0385265212 Release Date: 1990-02-01 |
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For almost four decades, Made Simple books have set the standard for continuing education and home study. In answer to the changing needsof today's marketplace, the Made Simple series for the '90s presents a thoroughly up-to-the-minute portfolio of skills, information, and experience, with revised and updated editions of bestselling titles, plus a whole range of new subjects from personal finance to office management to desktop publishing.Customer Reviews:
Helpful.......2007-04-11
French made simple review.......2006-02-24
A GREAT BOOK FOR A FRENCH INSTRUCTOR.......2005-10-10
Very Poor, and Confusing.......2005-04-07
Needs an audio tape.......2003-04-03
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French Made Simple: Learn to speak and understand French quickly and easily
Manufacturer: Made Simple ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0767918592 Release Date: 2006-05-16 |
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Learn to Speak French Quickly and Easily!
An invaluable introduction to one of the most studied languages in America, FRENCH MADE SIMPLE is ideal for the student, business person, or tourist. Teaching the basics of grammar, vocabulary, and culture, it guides you step-by-step through the process of learning and conversing quickly. Refreshingly easy to understand, French Made Simple includes:
Basics of grammar
Modern vocabulary
Helpful verb chart
French-English Dictionary
Reading exercises
Economic information
Common expressions
Review quizzes
Complete answer key
Look for these Made Simple titles:
Accounting Made Simple
Arithmetic Made Simple
Astronomy Made Simple
Biology Made Simple
Bookkeeping Made Simple
Business Letters Made Simple
Chemistry Made Simple
Computer Science Made Simple
Earth Science Made Simple
English Made Simple
German Made Simple
Ingles Hecho Facil
Investing Made Simple
Italian Made Simple
Keyboarding Made Simple
Latin Made Simple
Learning English Made Simple
Mathematics Made Simple
The Perfect Business Plan Made Simple
Philosophy Made Simple
Physics Made Simple
Psychology Made Simple
Sign Language Made Simple
Spanish Made Simple
Spelling Made Simple
Statistics Made Simple
Your Small Business Made Simple
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Difficult.......2007-02-20
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Classic Dishes Made Simple
Marguerite Patten Manufacturer: Hamlyn ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0600005976 |
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French Verbs Made Simple(r)
David Brodsky Manufacturer: University of Texas Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0292714726 |
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It's time for a new approach to learning French verbs. Unlike popular verb guides that require the rote memorization of hundreds of verb forms, this book clearly explains the rules that govern the conjugation of all classes of French verbsespecially the irregular ones that give second-language learners the most trouble. These straightforward, easy-to-understand rules for conjugating French verbs are effective learning tools for both beginning students and more advanced speakers who want to perfect their usage of French verb forms.
French Verbs Made Simple(r) has many helpful features that you won't find in any other verb guide:
Going well beyond any other guide in the clarity and detail of its explanationsas well as the innovative manner in which individual verbs are linked to model conjugations French Verbs Made Simple(r) is the only guide to French verbs a learner needs.
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Business French Made Simple
John Hudson , and Nicole Tosser Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0750602996 |
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C'est Facile!: French Grammar Made Simple
Shawn E. Redwood Manufacturer: Dorrance Pub Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0805945016 |
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Easy instructional guide which proffers the most basic principles for learning the French language. Presented in a fun and uncomplicated format, students will learn effortlessly.
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Ducasse Made Simple: 120 Original Recipes From the Master Chef Adapted for the Home Chef
Alain Ducasse , and Sophie Dudemaine Manufacturer: Stewart, Tabori & Chang ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 2848440422 |
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In this sumptuous book, Sophie DudemaineÂone of FranceÂ's bestselling cookbook authorsÂhas selected and simplified 120 recipes from Alain DucasseÂ's encyclopedic Grand Livre de Cuisine. While retaining the spirit of DucasseÂ's recipes, Dudemaine has made the world-renowned chefÂ's cuisine accessible to every home cook. In addition, Linda Dannenberg, the author of more than 20 books on French cooking and culture (as well as Stewart Tabori and ChangÂ's Perfect Vinaigrettes), has tested and adapted the recipes for an American audience.
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FRENCH (MADE SIMPLE BKS.)
ANTONIO RUBIO EUGENE JACKSON Manufacturer: ALLEN ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000S9HQIM |
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FRENCH MADE SIMPLE
Manufacturer: Doubleday & Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0385012195 |
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French Made Simple
Eugene; Rubio, Antonio Jackson Manufacturer: Doubleday & Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0000CKAH3 |
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BEST OF DRAGON MAGAZINE VOL V, MAY 1986
No Author Manufacturer: TSR Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000JM1YQS |
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Best of Dragon Magazine, Vol. V
Kim Mohan Manufacturer: TSR ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0880382902 |
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