Marathon Mouse

Author : Amy Dixon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781620879283

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Marathon Mouse by Amy Dixon Pdf

The mice of New York City dread the day of the New York City Marathon more than any other—the crowds, the large shoes, the noise. All of them, that is, except for Preston. He and his family live underneath the starting line on the Verrazano Bridge and every year Preston has dreamed of joining all the other runners in the marathon. This year, Preston is determined to make his dream come true, even though his family tells him that mice are not fit to run marathons. He trains hard leading up to the big day and when the race starts, he successfully dodges sneakers and crosses the finish line, showing his family that mice can do much more than just scurry. In the past few years, there has been a surge in marathon and half-marathon participation in the United States, and just last year, the New York City Marathon had over 45,000 finishers. Marathon Mouse is sure to be a welcome addition in a market that lacks picture books about running. There is a unique culture in the racing world that both parents who participate and kids who cheer on the sidelines know and love. And the story of Preston, who sets a goal and then follows through to achieve it, is a wonderful teaching tool for children, whether or not they are interested in running races.

Author : Amy Dixon
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781616089665

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Marathon Mouse by Amy Dixon Pdf

"Preston the mouse has always dreamed of running in the New York City Marathon and even when his family says he cannot do it, Preston refuses to let go of his dream"--

Author : Geronimo Stilton
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545392464

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The Mouse Island Marathon (Geronimo Stilton #30) by Geronimo Stilton Pdf

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.I admit it. I'm not much of a muscle mouse. So when I accidentally got signed up for the Mouse Island Marathon, I was so shocked that I lost my squeak! Me, run a marathon? But my friends and family were determined to help me cross that finish line. Holey cheese, I was never going to make it!

Author : David P. Clark,Nanette J. Pazdernik
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123850164

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Biotechnology by David P. Clark,Nanette J. Pazdernik Pdf

Biotechnology, Second Edition approaches modern biotechnology from a molecular basis, which has grown out of increasing biochemical understanding of genetics and physiology. Using straightforward, less-technical jargon, Clark and Pazdernik introduce each chapter with basic concepts that develop into more specific and detailed applications. This up-to-date text covers a wide realm of topics including forensics, bioethics, and nanobiotechnology using colorful illustrations and concise applications. In addition, the book integrates recent, relevant primary research articles for each chapter, which are presented on an accompanying website. The articles demonstrate key concepts or applications of the concepts presented in the chapter, which allows the reader to see how the foundational knowledge in this textbook bridges into primary research. This book helps readers understand what molecular biotechnology actually is as a scientific discipline, how research in this area is conducted, and how this technology may impact the future. Up-to-date text focuses on modern biotechnology with a molecular foundation Includes clear, color illustrations of key topics and concept Features clearly written without overly technical jargon or complicated examples Provides a comprehensive supplements package with an easy-to-use study guide, full primary research articles that demonstrate how research is conducted, and instructor-only resources

Author : Glen Cook
Publisher : Start Publishing LLC
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781597803816

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Star's End by Glen Cook Pdf

The Fortress on the edge of the galaxy was called Stars' End, a planet build for death, but by whom? It lay on the outermost arm of the Milky Way, silent, cloaked in mystery, self-contained and controlled, tantalizingly close to the harvesting Starfishers. If they could gain control of that arsenal, the Starfishers need never fear the Confederation's navy nor the forces of the human-like Sangaree. But intelligent life everywhere now needs the might of Stars' End—and the know-how of agents Storm and BenRabi. For in the midst of the Sangaree wars, a far more sinister enemy approaches from the depths of the galaxy, in hordes as large as a solar system. And its mission is only to kill!

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1122 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : United States
ISBN : STANFORD:36105050316798

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2004 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1052 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015090414262

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108-1 Hearings: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations For 2004, Part 4B, 2003, * by Anonim Pdf

Author : Erik Seedhouse
Publisher : Springer
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662435267

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Beyond Human by Erik Seedhouse Pdf

Beyond Human is an informative and accessible guide for all those interested in the developing sciences of genetic engineering, bio printing and human cloning. Illustrating the ideas with reference to well-known science fiction films and novels, the author provides a unique insight into and understanding of how genetic manipulation, cloning, and other novel bio-technologies will one day allow us to redesign our species. It also addresses the legitimate concerns about “playing God”, while at the same time embracing the positive aspects of the scientific trajectory that will lead to our transhuman future.

Author : Christopher M. Gillen
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780674419919

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The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise by Christopher M. Gillen Pdf

The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise reveals the microworld of the body in motion, from motor proteins that produce force to enzymes that extract energy from food, and tackles questions athletes ask: What should we ingest before and during a race? How does a hard workout trigger changes in our muscles? Why does exercise make us feel good?

Author : Martina Newell-McGloughlin,Edward Re
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402051494

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The Evolution of Biotechnology by Martina Newell-McGloughlin,Edward Re Pdf

This book traces the evolution of biotechnology from prehistoric organismal manipulation by our first settled ancestors through to speculation about future directions for the technology as it increasingly intersects with other high technologies such as IT and Nanotech. The trajectory is demonstrated by various events throughout history that have intersected or built on one another to lead to the forward progression of a technology.

Author : David Epstein
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781101622636

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The Sports Gene by David Epstein Pdf

The New York Times bestseller – with a new afterword about early specialization in youth sports – by the author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. The debate is as old as physical competition. Are stars like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams genetic freaks put on Earth to dominate their respective sports? Or are they simply normal people who overcame their biological limits through sheer force of will and obsessive training? In this controversial and engaging exploration of athletic success and the so-called 10,000-hour rule, David Epstein tackles the great nature vs. nurture debate and traces how far science has come in solving it. Through on-the-ground reporting from below the equator and above the Arctic Circle, revealing conversations with leading scientists and Olympic champions, and interviews with athletes who have rare genetic mutations or physical traits, Epstein forces us to rethink the very nature of athleticism.

Author : Joseph Wright
Publisher : Scientific e-Resources
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781839472671

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Gene Control by Joseph Wright Pdf

Gene control is a basic procedure in the advancement and upkeep of a solid body, and in that capacity, is a focal concentration in both fundamental science and medicinal research. The Gene Control has incorporate critical advances in the parts of the epigenome and administrative RNAs in gene direction. The book comprises of sets of parts that clarify the instruments included and how they direct gene articulation, and particular natural procedures (counting sicknesses) and how they are controlled by genes. Scope of philosophy has been fortified by the consideration more clarification and charts. The huge modification and refreshing will permit Gene Control to keep on being of significant worth to understudies, researchers and clinicians intrigued by the point of gene control. This book contains progressive portrayal of gene control in eukaryotes, refining the tremendous and complex essential writing into a compact outline. A comprehension of how genes are controlled in people and higher eukaryotes is basic for the comprehension of typical improvement and sickness.

Author : Maxwell J. Mehlman
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780801895388

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The Price of Perfection by Maxwell J. Mehlman Pdf

Few would question the necessity of artificial limbs for amputees. But what of surgery to lengthen the legs of children who are merely shorter than average? Hardly anyone would challenge the decision to prescribe Aricept to people with dementia. But is it acceptable to give the same medication to airline pilots seeking sharper mental focus on long-haul flights? Humans have engaged in biological self-improvement since long before recorded history, from the impotence-curing wild lotus brew of the ancient Egyptians to the herbal energy drink favored by early Olympians. Now biomedical enhancements are pushing the boundaries of possibility and acceptability. Where do we draw the line? How do we know the true ramifications of pioneering medicine? What price are we willing to pay for perfection? Maxwell J. Mehlman’s provocative examination of these issues speaks to fundamental questions of what it means to be human. He finds public officials ill-equipped to handle the ethical, scientific, and public policy quandaries of biomedical enhancement. Instead of engaging difficult questions of morality, access, fairness, and freedom, elected officials have crafted toothless and counterproductive laws and regulations. Mehlman outlines policy options to boost the societal benefits and minimize the risks from these technologies. In the process, he urges the public to face the ethical issues surrounding biomedical enhancement, lest our quest for perfection compromise our very humanity.

Author : Owen Anderson
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492581376

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Running Science by Owen Anderson Pdf

More than 50 years ago, New Zealand’s Arthur Lydiard started using terms like base training, periodization, and peaking. His U.S. counterpart, Bill Bowerman, brought Lydiard’s term for what until then had been called roadwork, or jogging, to the States. Soon after, the 1970s running boom started, spurred by exercise-advocating research from the growing fields of exercise science and sports medicine and from enthusiasts such as Jim Fixx, author of The Complete Book of Running. One of Bowerman’s former runners at the University of Oregon, Phil Knight, saw to it that those millions of new runners had swoosh-adorning footwear designed specifically for their sport. The pace of knowledge enhancement and innovation has, in fact, been so brisk through the years that even highly informed runners could be excused for not keeping up, but no longer. Running Science is a one-of-a-kind resource: • An easily comprehended repository of running research • A wealth of insights distilled from great sport and exercise scientists, coaches, and runners • A do-it-right reference for a host of techniques and tactics • An array of the most credible and widely used training principles and programs • Perhaps most of all, a celebration of the latest science-based know-how of running, now truly the world’s most popular sport Running Research News and Training Update editor Owen Anderson presents this comprehensive work in a compelling way for runners. A PhD and coach himself, Anderson has both a great enthusiasm for sharing what scientific studies offer the running community and a keen sense of what’s really important for today’s informed runners to know.

Author : Helga Kuhse,Peter Singer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 846 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781444345407

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A Companion to Bioethics by Helga Kuhse,Peter Singer Pdf

This second edition of A Companion to Bioethics, fully revised and updated to reflect the current issues and developments in the field, covers all the material that the reader needs to thoroughly grasp the ideas and debates involved in bioethics. Thematically organized around an unparalleled range of issues, including discussion of the moral status of embryos and fetuses, new genetics, life and death, resource allocation, organ donations, AIDS, human and animal experimentation, health care, and teaching Now includes new essays on currently controversial topics such as cloning and genetic enhancement Topics are clearly and compellingly presented by internationally renowned bioethicists A detailed index allows the reader to find terms and topics not listed in the titles of the essays themselves