A plain-English guide to genetics Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals & the most recent discoveries. Now with 25 new & revised material Genetics For Dummies 2nd Edition gives you clear & accessible coverage of this rapidly advancing field. From dominant & recessive inherited traits to the DNA double-helix you get clear explanations in easy-to-understand terms. Plus youll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease develop new products solve crimes.. .and even clone cats. Covers topics in a straightforward & effective manner

Includes:: coverage of stem cell research molecular genetics behavioral genetics genetic engineering & more Explores ethical issues as they pertain to the study of genetics Whether you're currently enrolled in a genetics course or are just looking for a refresher Genetics For Dummies 2nd Edition provides science lovers of all skill levels with easy-to-follow information on this fascinating subject.

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Mafia a secret society & the worlds greatest treasures all converge in James Twinings all new jaw--dropping thriller featuring reformed art thief Tom Kirk It begins with a young man hanging from the Ponte Sant Angelo Rome his pockets weighed down with lead whilst the current of the river below slowly tightens the noose around his neck. Meanwhile in Las Vegas retired art thief Tom Kirk is asked by an old friend to investigate a case involving the theft of a long lost Caravaggio painting. When tragedy strikes Tom is left holding a blood-soaked body. Back in Rome Art Protection Squad officer Allegra Damico has been called to the Parthenon where a second body has been found It begins with a young man hanging from the Ponte Sant Angelo Rome his pockets weighed down with lead whilst the current of the river below slowly tightens the noose around his neck. Meanwhile in Las Vegas retired art thief Tom Kirk is asked by an old friend to investigate a case involving the theft of a long lost Caravaggio painting. When tragedy strikes Tom is left holding a blood-soaked body. Back in Rome police Lieutenant Allegra Damico has been called to the Parthenon where a second body has been found but this time the body is surrounded by mannequins. When a third body is found crucified upside down in the middle of the ancient forum Allegra realises there is a sinister link between the murders. Someone is staging famous Caravaggio paintings. Suspecting the detective leading the case is corrupt Allegra begins her own investigation. Spurred on by grief & the desire to avenge the murder of his friend Tom follows a trail to Rome where he finds Allegra piecing together a similar mystery. Before long they both find themselves submerged in a vast criminal conspiracy involving the police politicians the church & a secret society born of a pact between two Mafia families decades before. ...

Yael Azoulay does the United Nations' dirty work. From the caves of Afghanistan & the slums of Baghdad to the world's corporate boardrooms Yael's job is to broker the secret deals that grease the wheels of superpower diplomacy & big business. When a suspicious death at the UN headquarters in Manhattan is covered up Yael decides that the ends no longer justify the means & she goes rogue. Events quickly spiral out of control as Yael is forced on the run in the streets of New York & Geneva. Hunted by the world's intelligence & law enforcement agencies Yael must ultimately learn that salvation means not just saving other's lives but slaying her own inner demons. A gripping journey through the secret corridors of power. ...

Explore Geneva with ease with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable map will ensure you dont miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 Pop Out maps
- a detailed street map of central Geneva & a street map of the greater city area * Additional maps of the area surrounding Lake Geneva & the United Nations complex are also included * Ingenious self-folding map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Key places of interest are listed offering you advice on the best things to see


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Geneva 2012. When a Russian intelligence officer approaches MI5 with vital information about the imminent cyber-sabotage of an Anglo-American Defence programme he refuses to talk to anyone but Liz Carlyle. But who is he & what is his connection to the British agent? At a tracking station in Nevada US Navy officers watch in horror as one of their unmanned drones plummets out of the sky & panic spreads through the British & American Intelligence services. Is this a Russian plot to disable the West's defences? Or is the threat coming from elsewhere? As Liz & her team hunt for a mole inside the MOD the trail leads them from Geneva to Marseilles & into a labyrinth of international intrigue in a race against time to stop the Cold War heating up once again... ...

Everyone would like a Genie to carry out their wishes right? Perhaps not as Fudge discovers when she gains her own supernatural helper! Be careful what you wish for...A new edition of this fun story from the author of the Megan series & bestselling historical novels including Velvet & Fallen Grace. Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant & dyslexic readers of 8+ ...

Richard Feynman was the most brilliant & influential physicist of our time. Architect of quantum theories enfant terrible of the atomic bomb project caustic inquisitor on the space shuttle commission ebullient bongo-player & storyteller
- Feynman played a bewildering assortment of roles in the science of the post-war era. A brilliant interweaving of Richard Feynmans colourful life & a detailed & accessible account of his theories & experiments.
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This is the spectacular rags-to-riches story of James Morrison (1789-1857) who began life humbly but through hard work & entrepreneurial brilliance acquired a fortune unequalled in nineteenth-century Engl&. Using the extensive Morrison archive Caroline Dakers presents the first substantial biography of the richest commoner in England recounting the details of Morrisons personal life while also placing him in the Victorian age of enterprise that made his success possible. An affectionate husband & father of ten Morrison made his first fortune in textiles then a second in international finance. He invested in North American railways was involved in global trade from Canton to Valparaiso created hundreds of jobs & relished the challenges of the science of business. His success enabled him to acquire land houses & works of art on a scale to rival the grandest of aristocrats. ...

Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock but that's nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me with his new found fitness regime. He says he's going to compete at my Sport's Day. Shame! Meanwhile Derek Norman & I keep practicing in DOGZOMBIES so we're really ready for the school Talent Show."" ...

Is your dog purposefully disobeying you? Probably & usually behind your back. Why shouldn't you act like top dog" to maintain control? You're better off displaying your friendliness. Starting with a landmark discovery in 1995 by evolutionary anthropologist Brian Hare a wunderkind who now leads the field scientists have learned how dogs think. Then Hare proved that his family's dog was not only cleverer than any fox but also cleverer than any chimp. Now Hare & science writer Vanessa Woods share all of the secrets of dogs' uniquely evolved intelligence how to understand your dog's world & how exactly your dog is a genius." ...