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 Combating Fungal Infections: Problems and Remedy By Ricardo Araujo, Cidália Pina-Vaz, Acácio Gonçalves Rodrigues (auth.), Iqbal Ahmad, Mohammad Owais, Mohammed Shahid, Farrukh Aqil (eds.) 2010 | 539 Pages | ISBN: 3642121721 | PDF | 6 MB The currently available means of combating fungal infections are still weak and clumsy. The application of fungal genomics offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop novel antifungal drugs. Interestingly, several novel antifungal drug targets have already been identified and validated. However, it is too early to expect any novel antifungal drug as drug discovery programs are still in their infancy. In addition to classical and genomic approaches to drug discovery, traditional knowledge derived from natural products and phytomedicine can provide a multitude of alternative modes of combating fungal infection. This book comprises 20 chapters on various aspects pertaining to fungal diseases in human and animals, their reservoir, fungal pathogenesis, their management and recent advances in their treatment. Issues of antifungal drug toxicity, especially nephrotoxicity, are also discussed. The development of resistance in fungal pathogens, including multidrug resistance and its mechanism, is dealt with in two chapters. Diverse diagnostic approaches to fungal infections are also reviewed. The combinational drug strategies used in combating invasive fungal infections are addressed in detail. The management of pulmonary mycoses in stem cell transplantation is also given special focus. Novel antifungal drugs (synthetic and herbal), fungal vaccines, and metabolic pathways as drug targets are discussed in detail in three different chapters. Subsequently the roles of innate immunity, cytokine therapy and immunomodulators in the treatment of fungal infections are elaborated upon. As novel drug delivery systems have a great potential for modifying the pharmacokinetics of medications, the last chapter takes this fact into consideration in its examination of state-of-the-art delivery systems in controlling fungal infections.  Colu Cooks: Easy Fancy Food by Colu Henry English | April 26, 2022 | ISBN: 1419747800 | 256 pages | MOBI | 32 Mb An NPR Best Book of the Year from New York Times Cooking contributor Colu Henry, Colu Cooks: Easy Fancy Food is a collection of sophisticated recipes for everyday dinners.  Kimberley Pager-McClymont, Suzanne McClure, Amélie Doche, "Colour Concepts from a Linguistic and Literary Perspective" English | ISBN: 1009511378, 9781009511377 | 2026 | 58 pages | PDF | 3 MB Summary  Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis: Advancements and Applications by Surajit Pathak, Antara Banerjee English | July 28, 2025 | ISBN: 1032706953 | 212 pages | MOBI | 4.56 Mb This book highlights the potential applications of microbots for minimally invasive diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC), enhancing the accuracy of colonoscopy and improving drug delivery for more precise and effective treatments. The introductory chapter explores advanced CRC diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, from understanding the disease's prevalence to assessing the limitations of invasive techniques. It further discusses non-invasive screening methods and state-of-the-art imaging technologies, paving the way for less intrusive and more accessible diagnostics. The book, in turn, reviews techniques to tailor microbots for specifically targeting cancer cells effectively and provides a comparative analysis with nanobots for their potential in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. It explores the intersection of photodynamic therapy and microrobotic technology, shedding light on the future of cancer therapy. With a focus on clinical translation, this book provides insight into the future application of mobile microrobots in medical imaging and in vivo perspectives of colorectal cancer, ultimately addressing the broader applications of bio-nanotechnology and microrobots in the realm of gastrointestinal diseases and cancer. This book is intended for researchers, students, and academicians in the fields of oncology, nanotechnology, and medical sciences.  Ulrich Drews, "Color Atlas of Embryology" English | ISBN: 0865775443 | 1995 | 383 pages | EPUB | 54 MB The color atlas presents the complex and fascinating field of embryology in an easy-to-understand fashion with the help of 176 beautiful, didactically organized color plates. Because medical students and biologists need different types of information, topics relevant to each field have been clearly differentiated, making it possible to learn in a focused and time-saving manner. The overview at the beginning of each section orients the reader quickly and provides a convenient study aid.  Colonialism and Science: Saint Domingue and the Old Regime By James E. McClellan III 2010 | 416 Pages | ISBN: 0226514676 | PDF | 22 MB How was the character of science shaped by the colonial experience? In turn, how might we make sense of how science contributed to colonialism? Saint Domingue (now Haiti) was the world's richest colony in the eighteenth century and home to an active society of science-one of only three in the world, at that time. In this deeply researched and pathbreaking study of the colony, James E. McClellan III first raised his incisive questions about the relationship between science and society that historians of the colonial experience are still grappling with today. Long considered rare, the book is now back in print in an English-language edition, accompanied by a new foreword by Vertus Saint-Louis, a native of Haiti and a widely-acknowledged expert on colonialism. Frequently cited as the crucial starting point in understanding the Haitian revolution, Colonialism and Science will be welcomed by students and scholars alike. "By deftly weaving together imperialism and science in the story of French colonialism, [McClellan] . . . brings to light the history of an almost forgotten colony."-Journal of Modern History "McClellan has produced an impressive case study offering excellent surveys of Saint Domingue's colonial history and its history of science."-Isis  Colonial Legacies and Arab-Majority Regions: From Contemporary Conditions to Alternative Futures (Decolonization and Social Worlds) English | 29 Jan. 2026 | ASIN: B0DYGCC5KY | 298 pages | EPUB (True) | 3.57 MB How do colonial legacies shape contemporary realities in the Arab-majority region? What possibilities exist for decolonial futures? This groundbreaking volume brings together interdisciplinary explorations of the enduring colonial condition in the Arab-majority region, moving beyond reductive analyses and engaging deeply with a variety of histories, lived experiences, and theoretical tools. Across its chapters, the collection exposes how various structures and institutions operating at diverse sites and scales constitute a contemporary entangled coloniality, and offers pathways and resources towards moving beyond this from, for, and contra the region. In the shadow of ongoing colonial violence, this collection is both an urgent critique and a hopeful call for new ways of knowing and reimagining the future of the Arab-majority region.  Colombia: Fragmented Land, Divided Society (Latin American Histories) By Frank Safford, Marco Palacios 2001 | 416 Pages | ISBN: 019504617X | PDF | 4 MB Colombia: Fragmented Land, Divided Society is a comprehensive history of the third most populous country of Latin America. It offers the most extensive discussion available in English of the whole of Colombian history-from pre-Columbian times to the present. The book begins with an in-depth look at the earliest years in Colombia's history, emphasizing the role geography played in shaping Colombia's economy, society, and politics and in encouraging the growth of distinctive regional cultures and identities. It includes a thorough discussion of Colombian politics that looks at the ways in which historical memory has affected political choices, particularly in the formation and development of the country's two traditional political parties. The authors explore the factors that have contributed to Colombia's economic troubles, such as the delay in its national economic integration and its relative ineffectiveness as an exporter. The three concluding chapters offer an authoritative and up-to-date examination of the impact of coffee on Colombia's economy and society, the social and political effects of urban growth, and the multiple dimensions of the violence that has plagued the country since 1946. Written in clear, vigorous prose, Colombia: Fragmented Land, Divided Society is essential for students of Latin American history and politics, and for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the history of this fascinating and tumultuous country.  Raymond Serway, "College Physics" English | ISBN: 0357976428 | 2024 | 12th Edition | 1048 pages | PDF | 63 MB With Serway/Vuille/Hughes' COLLEGE PHYSICS, 12th Edition, you can improve your problem-solving skills and enrich your understanding of the world! This text presents physical concepts with a consistent strategy for solving problems and many worked examples to help you master the concepts and skills of the course.  Collective Action: A Bad Subjects Anthology By Megan Shaw Prelinger, Joel Schalit 2004 | 232 Pages | ISBN: 0745321798 | PDF | 3 MB This, the second anthology of their writing, collects the Bad Subjects Collective's most interesting and provocative articles from the last six years. Covering diverse personal and political ground, the contributors explore cultural and media studies, racial identities, sexual politics, globalization, alternative communities, activism, the complexities of history, alternative consciousness and many other topics, in an incendiary mix of political radicalism and rigourous debate that's intended to provoke further discussion among academics and activists worldwide. Contributors include Doug Henwood, Joel Schalit, Arturo J. Aldama, Annalee Newitz, Richard D. Wolff, John Brady, Matt Wray, Frederick Luis Aldama, Lisa Archer, Charlie Bertsch, Robin S. Brooks, Kevin Carollo, Jason M. Ferreira, Rick Prelinger, Cynthia Hoffman, Elisabeth Hurst, Joe Lockard, Karl MacRae, J.C. Myers, Kim Nicolini, Megan Shaw Prelinger, David Hawkes and many others. |
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