English | 2022 | ISBN: 0323858570 | 1060 pages | True pdf, epub | 186.25 MB
With Cholesterol , Drs. Anna Bukiya and Alex Dopico have compiled a comprehensive resource on biological and clinical aspects of cholesterol, spanning biophysics and biochemistry, as well as the latest pharmacological discoveries employed to tackle disorders associated with abnormal cholesterol levels. Early chapters on basic biology offer guidance in cholesterol lab chemistry, cholesterol metabolism and synthesis, molecular evolution of cholesterol and sterols, cholesterol peptides, and cholesterol modulation. Chapters on cellular and organismal development discuss cholesterol transport in blood, lipoproteins, and cholesterol metabolism; cholesterol detection in the blood; cellular cholesterol levels; hypercholesterolemia; and the role of cholesterol in early human development. Pathophysical specialists consider familial hypobetalipoproteinemia, critical illness and cholesterol levels, coronary artery disease, CESD, cholesterol and viral pathology, cholesterol and neurodegenerative disorders, and cholesterol and substance use disorders. A final section examines pharmacology of drug delivery systems targeting cholesterol related disorders, cholesterol receptors, cholesterol reduction, statins, citrate lyase, cyclodextrins, and clinical management.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 144087607X | 445 pages | True PDF EPUB | 22.92 MB
No food in the world can offer as storied a history as chocolate. Chocolate: A Cultural Encyclopedia focuses on cocoa's history from ancient Mesoamerican beginnings as a symbol of ritual, life, and death, to its omnipresence in Europe, North America, and the rest of the world. In 10 thematic chapters covering chocolate in society and culture, 80 shorter entries, recipes, and a comprehensive timeline, this new book takes a closer look at how chocolate has served as a medicine, an indulgence, a symbol of decadence, a door to romance, a tempting taboo, a means of survival, and a snack for children and adults alike.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 3527349421 | 307 pages | True PDF | 17 MB
A comprehensive overview exploring the biological applications of chiral nanomaterials

English | 2021 | ISBN: 981123356X | 275 pages | True PDF EPUB | 93.85 MB
Baijiu and Huangjiu are the mainstream alcoholic drinks in China because of their long history and abundant cultural components. With a history of over 7000 years, Huangjiu is one of the three ancient alcoholic beverages in the world along with grape wine and beer. Baijiu, one of the earliest distilled spirits, takes its place in the top six distilled spirits in the world by enjoying a history of over 2000 years.This popular science book introduces the concept, history, culture, brewing techniques, flavor types and characteristics of Baijiu and Huangjiu with vivid illustrations. In addition, stories of famous people and alcohol brands, as well as the health factors of Baijiu and Huangjiu are described in detail in this book. Written by an expert team led by Professor Baoguo Sun, an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the content also covers the research findings of Baijiu and Huangjiu. Both informative and interesting, this book will provide readers with a comprehensive and objective overview of Chinese alcohols.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 9811241309 | 430 pages | True PDF EPUB | 34.61 MB
Southeast Asia's interactions with China have tremendously transformed and prospered in the recent decades, with China becoming ever more present on Southeast Asian soil in recent history, touching all dimensions: economic, political, social, and cultural. The current ASEAN-China dynamics are remarkably different from the past, bearing both excitement and caution for watchers. In this context, the advent of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has added a new perspective to the nature of China's rise in ASEAN. As the various BRI projects continue to unfold in ASEAN countries, public concerns about the impact of these projects are on the rise.However, there has not been enough extensive study on this issue. This edited book contributes towards bridging the knowledge gap by facilitating experts from ASEAN, China, and beyond, to discuss, reflect, debate the ground realities of BRI based on the local governments' and local people's experiences and narratives. The chapters in this volume address various dimensions of the BRI, provide unique perspectives, empirical evidence, and updated information on the overall progress of BRI in ASEAN.

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This book, uniquely, gives an insight to the business strategy and its delivery that underpinned the performance of one of Rail Privatization's greatest successes.

English | 2020 | ISBN: 1786275732 | 200 pages | True EPUB | 72.27 MB
Children's picturebooks are the very first book we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children?

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1611590892 | 318 pages | True EPUB | 4.46 MB
A hilarious follow-up to the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul: Read, Laugh, Repeat! If you are looking to put yourself in a better mood and escape the day's worries, avoid what might be too boring or too serious, and instead read something this is too funny.

English | 2021 | ISBN: 3527345213 | 291 pages | True PDF EPUB | 55.32 MB
Discover the fundamentals and intricacies of a subject at the interface of chemistry and biology with this authoritative resource

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1119883539 | 448 pages | True EPUB | 7.69 MB
Practice your way to a better grade in your Chemistry class