At the beginning of this century enormous progress had been made in genetics. The Human Genome Project finished sequencing human DNA. It seemed it was only a matter of time until we had all the answers to the secrets of life on this planet. The cutting-edge of biology however is telling us that we still don't even know all of the questions. How is it that despite each cell in your body carrying exactly the same DNA you don't have teeth growing out of your eyeballs or toenails on your liver? How is it that identical twins share exactly the same DNA & yet can exhibit dramatic differences in the way that they live & grow? It turns out that cells read the genetic code in DNA more like a script to be interpreted than a mould that replicates the same result each time. This is epigenetics & it's the fastest-moving field in biology today. The Epigenetics Revolution traces the thrilling path this discipline has taken over the last twenty years. Biologist Nessa Carey deftly explains such diverse phenomena as how queen bees & ants control their colonies why tortoiseshell cats are always female why some plants need a period of cold before they can flower why we age develop disease & become addicted to drugs & much more. Most excitingly Carey reveals the amazing possibilities for humankind that epigenetics offers for us all
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Patients with epilpesy pose many clinical challenges. Even experienced clinicians occasionally arrive at the point where diagnostic work-up treatment or prognostic thinking becomes blocked. Epilepsy is the fifth volume in the What Do I Do Now?" series & provides the clinician with the necessary tools to evaluate & treat an epilepsy patient. Applying a case-based approach of curbside consultation the authors present 31 actual cases providing key points to remember & recommendations for further reading at the end of each case & including EEGs & imaging where applicable. Concise & readable Epilepsy is the perfect quick-reference guide for anyone working with epilepsy patients." ...

What is epilepsy? What treatments are available? Will I be able to work or have children? It is estimated that around 450 000 people in the UK have epilepsy making it the most common neurological disorder existing. But with the right medication & determination it is possible to lead a happy & healthy life. This book will guide you through everything you need to know about this frequently misunderstood condition: from diagnosis & the types of treatment available to practical advice on managing epilepsy effectively & coping with it in everyday life. The myths surrounding the condition are dispelled & common questions answered. Benefits driving pregnancy parenthood education & employment issues are covered together with information on caring for an epileptic child. Whether you have just been diagnosed with epilepsy have lived with the condition for some time or are a parent or teacher wanting to know more this guide will equip you with all the essential facts. ...

Simplicity is an under-rated virtue; where information is vital it should be possible to put it across in a way that is easy to understand & remember. Epilepsy is a common condition which has been recognised since the beginning of history & as the opportunities for diagnosis & effective treatment have increased it becomes more important that health professionals have a working knowledge of how epilepsy interacts with their own area of expertise. The interactions between all aspects of medicine & epilepsy should motivate all to do their best to learn about management of all stages the disease from first seizure through to status epilepticus. This is recognition that providing a diagnosis of epilepsy has more than medical implications & in fact it is safe to say that there are few aspects of modern life that will remain untouched by such a diagnosis & consequent treatment. At some point discussions will be required around the issues of fertility job prospects driving issues family safety childcare travel life insurance diet & sports participation. This book has been produced by Dr Becky ODwyer & Dr John Paul Leach recognised experts in epilepsy from opposite sides of the Atlantic. They have tried to make the key concepts of epilepsys cause prognosis & treatment accessible to all in this compact format providing information for clinicians & permitting informed choice for patients & their families. ...

The story of Epiphone one of the oldest & most famous guitar companies is told by former staff historian Walter Carter. It's an epic story spanning three centuries from Old World roots in the nineteenth century to the golden age of American makers in the 20th century & onward into the global market of the new millennium. It's the story of America's business from an individual luthier to a family business & on to corporate ownership. & it's the story of American popular music powered by Epiphone guitars from big-bodied Emperor that drove the swing bands of the 1930s to the electric hollowbodies of the 1960s used by the Beatles & studio ace Howard Roberts to custom solidbody models for such modern rockers as Noel Gallagher (Oasis) Jeff Waters (Annihilator) & Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance). Beautifully illustrated with photos of all the important Epiphone instruments & the extraordinary musicians who played them this is a fascinating history of an iconic name in the world of the guitar. ...

Josef Vadassy a Hungarian refugee & language teacher living in France is enjoying his first break for years in a small hotel on the Riviera. But when he takes his holiday photographs to be developed at a local chemists he suddenly finds himself mistaken for a Gestapo agent & a charge of espionage is levelled at him. To prove himself innocent to the French police he must discover which one of his fellow guests at his pension is the real spy. As he desperately tries to uncover the true culprit's identity Vadassy must risk his job his safety & everything he holds dear. ...

An evil wizard is using Avantia's magical Beasts to destroy the l&. Epos the Flame Bird is said to be the most terrifying of the Beasts
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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

The historic Epping Forest area of Great Britain is portrayed through then & now" comparisons recording the changing scene since the earliest days of photography. From Forest Gate in the south to Epping in the north; from Chigwell & Abridge in the east through Chingford to the great abbey of Waltham in the west a wide-ranging mixture of contemporary extracts has been blended with more than 1400 photographs drawings & maps together with specially-taken aerial photographs to trace the events & developments which have shaped the locality. The illustrations being combined with a text researched mainly from newspapers magazine articles & books of the time this work aims to provide a contemporary record that presents the local & social history of the area setting the past beside the present." ...