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Showing releases 26-50 out of 50 releases.
Public Release: 27-Oct-2009
Elsevier introduces 'Aesthetic Plastic Surgery' Elsevier, the world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, proudly announced the release of a brand new single volume comprehensive book on contemporary aesthetic plastic surgery. Contact: Tom Reller
Public Release: 26-Oct-2009
UCLA historian attempts to revive reputation of Union general, Reconstruction president In a new book that combines biography of Ulysses S. Grant with an assessment of his legacy, UCLA historian Joan Waugh argues that the mastermind behind the Union victory during the Civil War and a driving force behind Reconstruction deserves to be remembered with as much reverence and gratitude as Abraham Lincoln. Contact: Meg Sullivan
Public Release: 20-Oct-2009
Just published: 'Doctor of the Heart: My Life in Medicine,' by Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D. "Doctor of the Heart: My Life in Medicine," is the autobiography of Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., world-renowned cardiologist, best-selling author and popular television commentator. Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc., Dr. Rosenfeld's book is a remarkable account of his long and extraordinary career. Contact: Vicki Cohn
Public Release: 20-Oct-2009
How to monitor geologic and landscape change in nontechnical terms Published by the Geological Society of America, this new volume is a practical, nontechnical guide for land managers, educators and the public that synthesizes representative methods for monitoring short-term and long-term change in geologic features and landscapes. Contact: Christa Stratton
Public Release: 19-Oct-2009
New AIAA book highlights stealth technology, development of Lockheed blackbird The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics announces the publication of a new book, "From Rainbow to Gusto: Stealth and the Design of the Lockheed Blackbird." Written by Paul A. Suhler, the new work is a part of AIAA's Library of Flight series. Contact: Duane Hyland
Public Release: 19-Oct-2009
Redesigned documentary standards format improves ease of use To improve key documentation relied upon by the pharmaceutical industry and others, the US Pharmacopeial Convention announces the release of the redesigned United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary. The new format brings consistency and clarity to language and formats used throughout the publication, greatly improving ease of use. USP has produced this book of written standards for the identity, quality, purity, and strength of medicines and their ingredients since 1820. Contact: Francine Pierson
Public Release: 16-Oct-2009
Understanding the 'new atheism' A number of bestselling books have argued that belief in God can no longer be defended on empirical grounds, and that the scientific worldview has rendered obsolete beliefs held by Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The authors of these controversial books have come to be known as the "new atheists." New York Times bestselling author Victor J. Stenger explores this emerging movement in "The New Atheism: Taking a Stand for Science and Reason." Contact: Jennifer Kovach
Public Release: 16-Oct-2009
Health care is only part of the puzzle: Social scientists analyze society's health and success Social scientists from Harvard University have co-edited a new book that analyzes how cultural and social resources contribute to societal health and success. They argue that these cultural and social factors affect population health as much as doctors, facilities or drugs. 
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
Contact: Amy Lavoie
Public Release: 16-Oct-2009
Nature of Eyreville cores, Chesapeake Bay impact structure, revealed In 2005 and 2006, this multidisciplinary deep drilling project, conceived and organized by the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program and the US Geological Survey, continuously cored three boreholes to a total depth of 1.766 km near the center of the Chesapeake Bay impact structure in Northampton County, Va. This new GSA Special Paper presents the initial results of geologic, petrographic, geochemical, paleontologic, geophysical, hydrologic and microbiologic analyses of these Eyreville cores. Contact: Christa Stratton
Public Release: 15-Oct-2009
New AIAA book explores space architecture The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has announced the publication of a new book, "Out of This World: The New Field of Space Architecture." Written by A. Scott Howe and Brent Sherwood, the new work is a part of AIAA's Library of Flight series. Contact: Duane Hyland
Public Release: 14-Oct-2009
Geological Society of America's 2009 Annual Meeting & ExpositionField guide showcases Pacific Northwest geology and terroir This new Field Guide from the Geological Society of America features detailed, guided trips throughout the Pacific Northwest and surrounding areas. Use this guide to visit and learn the latest geoscience details on Mount Hood, Newberry Volcano, and Mount St. Helens; the Channeled Scabland of Columbia valley; the Salmon and Columbia Rivers; the Klamath Mountains and the Cascades; vineyards of the Willamette Valley; the John Day Fossil Beds; and more. Contact: Christa Stratton
Public Release: 13-Oct-2009
What hit Earth in 1908 with the force of 3,000 atomic bombs? There have been numerous theories proposed about what struck the taiga in central Siberia, causing millions of trees to topple over and many still-standing trees to lose all their branches. Many expeditions have looked for traces of what hit Earth and have not found much. In The Tunguska Mystery by Vladimir Rubtsov, the efforts put forth by generations of Russian scientists, technicians and others are documented. What did they find? Contact: Joan Robinson
Public Release: 12-Oct-2009
Science and Technology Roadmaps to China 2050 Springer and the Chinese Academy of Sciences announce the publication of strategic reports planning the next 40 years of progress in science and technology. The first general report will be presented by Prof. Jiaofeng Pan, representative from the CAS together with the Chinese STM publisher Science Press and Springer during a press conference on 14 October 2009 at the Frankfurt Book Fair. All reports are co-published in English by Springer and Science Press. Contact: Renate Bayaz
Public Release: 12-Oct-2009
Osler's Bedside Library: An introduction to the world's great literature for physicians Regarded by many as the father of modern medicine, Sir William Osler was also a voracious reader and an avid collector of books. "Osler's Bedside Library: Great Writers Who Inspired a Great Physician" contains excerpts from 30 literary masters plus commentaries by leaders in medical humanities who discuss why Osler would have admired and recommended them. Contact: Steve Majewski
Public Release: 8-Oct-2009
Science wins fight over evolution in schools, says Case Western Reserve University author If you want to understand how evolution has challenged the constitutionality of the separation of church and state, Mano Singham from Case Western Reserve University provides a concise and chronological history in his new book, "God vs. Darwin: the War between Evolution and Creationism in the Classroom." Contact: Susan Griffith
Public Release: 5-Oct-2009
Sushi: Food for the eye, the body and the soul Sushi connoisseurs and novices alike will be delighted to indulge in Ole Mouritsen's new book, "Sushi: Food for the Eye, the Body and the Soul," a beautifully photographed and philosophical guide for those who prepare and eat sushi. Contact: Joan Robinson
Public Release: 2-Oct-2009
The real world of a forensic scientist With the popularity of "CSI," interest in forensic science has reached unprecedented levels. But these shows also create misconceptions about the realities of solving crimes. In "The Real World of a Forensic Scientist: Renowned Experts Reveal What It Takes to Solve Crimes," renowned forensic scientist Henry C. Lee, with forensic experts Elaine M. Pagliaro and Katherine Ramsland, provide a realistic picture of the education, skills, challenges and rewards of this exciting field. Contact: Jennifer Kovach
Public Release: 1-Oct-2009
Tall fescue's future in agriculture A new book, "Tall Fescue for the Twenty-first Century," documents the history, science and applications of tall fescue, a cultivated pasture grass that is playing an increasing role in protecting soil and water and enhancing animal agriculture. Contact: Sara Uttech
Public Release: 1-Oct-2009
NIH grants $152 million in Institutional Development Awards The National Center for Research Resources, part of the National Institutes of Health, announced today it will provide up to an estimated $152 million over the next five years to fund Institutional Development Award Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence in nine IDeA-eligible states.
NIH/National Center for Research Resources
Contact: Bobbi Williams
Public Release: 30-Sep-2009
CSIRO launches its 'Wellbeing Plan for Kids' book CSIRO will launch its new publication, "The CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids," at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Markets at 10 a.m. today.
Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization, Penguin Group
Contact: Kate Kyriakou
Public Release: 30-Sep-2009
UAB professor's book promises solution for teaching evolution without conflict University of Alabama at Birmingham Associate Professor Lee Meadows, Ph.D., is author of a new book, "The Missing Link: An Inquiry Approach for Teaching All Students About Evolution," that claims it's possible to teach evolution without offending students who have strong religious convictions against the theory. Contact: Gail Short
Public Release: 30-Sep-2009
Celebrate Darwin's bicentennial by exploring how Darwin 'defined' evolutionary biology For 40 years, Michael Ruse has written extensively on Charles Darwin, the scientific revolution that his work precipitated, and the nature and implications of evolutionary thinking for today. Now, in the 200th anniversary year of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of his masterpiece, "On the Origin of Species," Ruse re-evaluates the legacy of Darwin in this collection of essays, "Defining Darwin: Essays on the History and Philosophy of Evolutionary Biology." Contact: Jennifer Kovach
Public Release: 29-Sep-2009
Book by UCR biologist tells story of 100-year quest for elusive malaria vaccine Malaria afflicts 350-500 million people worldwide each year and kills more than a million people. An area of intensive research is the development of an effective malaria vaccine. Yet, despite decades of research, no effective vaccine against the disease has been introduced into clinical practice. Now in his book, "The Elusive Malaria Vaccine: Miracle or Mirage?," Irwin Sherman, a professor emeritus of biology at UC Riverside, chronicles the 100-year quest for the still-elusive vaccine. Contact: Iqbal Pittalwala
Public Release: 29-Sep-2009
New book teaches core skills needed to create professional scientific communications Strong communication skills are essential for preparing scientific articles, grant proposals, posters, and slide presentations. However, these skills are not commonly taught in schools of public health, medicine, or allied health sciences. To fill that void, ACP has published "How to Write, Publish, & Present in the Health Sciences: A Guide for Clinicians & Laboratory Researchers." Contact: Steve Majewski
Public Release: 29-Sep-2009
Security versus privacy: How do we get the balance right? With spectacular losses of personal details by major organizations still fresh in the public mind, a new booklet, Assessing Privacy Impact, provides important insights from leading academics, industry experts and information regulators into the whole debate around who knows what about us, whether they need to, and the treatment of often sensitive data.
Economic and Social Research Council
Contact: Press Office
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