Virus of the Mind is the first popular book devoted to the science of memetics, a controversial new field that transcends psychology, biology, anthropology, and cognitive science. Memetics is the science of memes, the invisible but very real DNA of human society.

Developed under the auspices of the PTSD Treatment Guidelines Task Force of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, this tightly edited work is the definitive best-practice reference for practitioners caring for any trauma population. Leading clinical scientists thoroughly review the clinical and research literature on widely used therapeutic approaches.

An introductory text on Soil Science (for undergraduates and everyone interested in the science of the soil - as the medium for plant growth) with special consideration of 'Tropical Soil Fertility Conservation and Management Under Continuous Cropping'.

Nabokov's Ada: The Place of Consciousness explores the relationship between the obvious dazzle of Nabokov's style and the unsuspected depths of his thought before focusing on his richest and most surprising novel. Boyd argues that not only are Nabokov's style and strategies richer than readers have suspected, but they also express an original philosophy of consciousness - a lucid and coherent aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics.

Comprehensive account of forensic nursing providing a multidisciplinary perspective on the training needed to work with mentally disordered patients. Examines key characteristics of the forensic nursing role. Softcover, hardcover also available. DNLM: Psychiatric Nursing.

Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology reviews actual trends in modern biotechnology. Its aim is to cover all aspects of this interdisciplinary technology where knowledge, methods and expertise are required for chemistry, biochemistry, micro-biology, genetics, chemical engineering and computer science.

Abstract Marine invertebrates are already sources of commercially important secondary metabolites and may become even more so as knowledge on marine natural products and chemical ecology develops.

This review series covers trends in modern biotechnology. All aspects of this interdisciplinary technology, where knowledge, methods and expertise are required from chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, chemical engineering and computer science, are treated.

Provides in-depth coverage of the physical properties of fats and oils. Includes surface and theological characteristics as well as crystallization and phase behavior for improved nutrition and functionality in the design of new food products.

Every family worries about money, whether they're strapped for cash and living paycheck to paycheck, or concerned about saving for college or retirement. And hardworking parents don't always have time to spare for reworking the budget or shopping around for the best college savings account.

Evidence-Based Medicine Guidelines fills the demand for a handbook discussing the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases and conditions encountered by health care professionals.

One of those rare books that has a lesson that will endure forever for children and adults.

This book is your time machine. Do not read it through from beginning to end.

Amy Gordon is an author and drama teacher. The play the characters perform in this book is based on a play she wrote and produced with her students.

This book is great to read just before spring arrives. It has wonderful pictures that even the youngest reader can enjoy and talk about.