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The third edition of a best-selling textbook Introduction to Polymers"

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Proteins are essential to life having a great variety of roles in all organisms. They are the ultimate micro-machines: some are building blocks joining with other substances to make the cells from which we are formed; some are catalysts speeding up biochemical reactions to keep our cells active & alive; yet others help cells to communicate to move to build up the complex mix of tissues that make up our bodies & to regulate unfolding programmes of development. Introduction to Protein Science provides a broad ranging introduction to the contemporary study of proteins in health & disease suitable for students on biological biochemical & biomedical degrees internationally. It relates the study of proteins to the context of modern high-throughput data streams of genomics & proteomics. Describing basic principles of protein structure & methods for studying them the book illustrates the wide variety of functions that proteins have showing how the structures of proteins are intimately linked to their functions. Building on the success of the first edition the new edition integrates treatment of bioinformatics databases & computational methods of determining & predicting protein structure & function & demonstrates how these methods are paving the way for the ability to design novel proteins with specific desired characteristics. With added coverage of recent developments in the field particularly in high-throughput methods; a new chapter on enzyme kinetics; extended coverage of topics such as protein evolution & the immune system; as well as the inclusion of new end-of-chapter exercises problems & weblems the book captures the current state of excitement in a way that all biosciences students & instructors will find appealing. Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany Introduction to Protein Science features the following resources for lecturers & students. For registered adopters
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Introduction to Psychological Assessment in the South African context third edition is an introductory text on measuring & assessing human behaviour within a complex multi-cultural environment. It offers a practical guide to the development of culturally appropriate measures & the application of assessment measures as well as the interpretation & reporting of results. The book provides advice with regard to assessing young children & disabled individuals & also discusses the various contexts in which psychological measures are used including education counselling the psycholegal domain & research. ...

An Introduction to Radiation Protection is a highly-readable account of the nature of the hazards presented by ionizing radiation & the methods of protection for those new to the field & for the non-specialist. The sixth edition of this established text takes the reader through the general background to the subject the technical principles underlying the control of radiation hazards radiation detection & measurement & the biological effects of radiation. These are followed by a consideration of radiation protection issues in the nuclear industry the non-nuclear sector & the medical field. Further specialised topics include risk assessment waste management & decommissioning radiological incidents & emergencies relevant legislation & organizational issues. An Introduction to Radiation Protection remains an ideal introduction for those working in the nuclear industry for nuclear medicine technicians radiographers & medical physics technicians for health & safety executives & occupational health professionals & is an invaluable companion for anyone training or undertaking a course in radiation protection. ...

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Based on the popular Introduction to Social Research Methods" this book offers a highly accessible clear & engaging introduction to research in education which has been carefully & extensively developed to fully meet the needs of those studying in education & related fields. " Introduction to Research Methods in Education" assumes no previous knowledge of the subject & focuses on helping the reader develop a clear conceptual understanding of the nature of empirical research in education & of how those ideas lead to & underlie the principal research techniques. Qualitative quantitative & mixed methods approaches are covered along with practical guidance on issues such as how to prepare a research proposal write a literature review & analyse different types of data. This book is an ideal introduction to researching in an educational context for students at both undergraduate & postgraduate level & will be a must-have for anyone studying on a research methods course or doing a research project for themselves." ...

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