Spanning across the borders of four states is the Colorado Plateau, a region that boasts an amazing diversity of landforms. Over the past forty years, master photographer Bruce Barnbaum has visited this region repeatedly & has discovered an endless array of awe-inspiring subjects to photograph. ...

The purpose of the book is to introduce platelets, & their functional role in thrombotic & cardiovascular disease, justifying the relevance of platelet proteomics research. Focus then shifts to the recent developments on mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics. ...

Provides knowledge about platelets & covers the field of platelet biology, pathophysiology, & clinical medicine. This book also features chapters on platelet genomics & proteomics, inhibition of platelet function by the endothelium, clinical tests of platelet function, real time in vivo imaging of platelets, & inherited thrombocytopenias. ...

• Compares classical & modern approaches to plates & shells -- an approach that is often missing from existing titles • Introduces theories able to consider electromechanical couplings as well as those that provide appropriate interface continuity conditions for both electrical & mechanical variables. ...

Michel is a civil-servant, an account manager at the Ministry of Culture. When his father is murdered & he comes into some money, Michel takes leave of absence to go on a package tour to Thail&. Relieved to get away, he is nonetheless infuriated by the shallow hypocrisy & mediocrity of his fellow travellers. ...

The year is 1979 & Minliang, Ruijian & Chang Jun all work as part of the Peasant Culture Group, a theatrical troupe who perform works extolling the achievements of Chairman Mao. Everything begins to change when they are called together & told that state policy now requires them to incorporate Western elements into their performances & also to fend for themselves as a privately-owned outfit without state subsidy. Over the following decade, the personal & romantic problems within the group are played out against a backdrop of rapid cultural transformation, with the troupe
- now known as the All-Star Rock & Breakdance Band
- struggling to survive as they deal with the problem of ever-dwindling audiences.

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Reveals how Intel, Microsoft, & Cisco, & companies including Palm & NTT Do Co Mo, have orchestrated industry innovations to support their products
- &, in the process, established dominant market positions. This book shows how firms can orchestrate innovation to ensure their own competitive futures, & drive the evolution of their industry.
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