Биология, биофизика, биохимия

En regnfuld sommerdag i 1952 begyndte den unge fysiker Willi Dansgaard at indsamle regnvandsprover i sin villahave i Herlev. En efterfolgende undersogelse viste, at der var en sammenhAeng mellem regnens sammensAetning og lufttemperaturen. Denne opdagelse blev startskuddet til et af de mest succesfulde danske forskningsprojekter inden for de seneste 50 ar.Klima, kold krig og iskerner er dels historien om, hvordan Dansgaards opdagelse blev anvendt til at opna information om klimaets Aendringer de...

Hjemmet iscenesAettes og italesAettes som aldrig for – i livsstilsmagasiner, dameblade, tv-udsendelser om boligkob og rengoring og meget mere. Men hvad betyder begrebet og fAenomenet hjem? Hvor er vi hjemme? Hvordan hAenger hjem sammen med hjemlighed? Kan vi 'hjemme den' andre steder end derhjemme? Og hvad med vores born – hvordan oplever de hjem udspAendt mellem dagtilbud/skoler og hjem?I bogen Hjemlighed byder adjunkt og ph.d. Ida Wentzel Winther pa en antropologisk feltvandring i...

Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent today not only among the elderly but pervasively throughout all ages of life.This is due, in part, to systemic diseases that affect vitamin D metabolism, to changes in lifestyle, such as insufficient exposure to sunlight, and to increased use of sunscreen. Apart from the obvious effects of vitamin D deficiency on skeletal metabolism, the problem is assuming even greater significance because observational and interventional studies have linked vitamin D...

“Eco-lit needs more attention, and devotees will be pleased to discover a new addition from the Icelandic author Andri Snaer Magnason, who writes with a Seussian mix of wonder, wit and gravitas … immensely satisfying.”— New York Times Finalist for the 2021 Nordic Council Literature Prize Asked by a leading climate scientist why he wasn’t writing about the greatest crisis mankind has faced, Andri Snær Magnason, one of Iceland’s most beloved writers and public intellectuals, protested: he...

This book is devoted exclusively to hyper- and hypoparathyroidism with a focus on clinical practice guidelines explained by experts in the field. The clinical, genetic, biochemical, and pharmacological aspects of the most common parathyroid conditions are discussed comprehensively. The 15 chapters review the various forms of hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism and present data derived from widely diverse sources. New therapeutic approaches for chronic hypoparathyroidism continue to pique...

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Egypt is the first comprehensive field guide to every mammal species recorded in contemporary Egypt, from gazelle to gerbil, from hyena to hyrax. Each mammal species is described in detail, with reference to identification features, status, habitat, and habits, and with comparisons to similar species. A map is also provided for each species, clearly showing its current, and in some cases historical, range. Every species is meticulously illustrated the bats and...

From an expert in pulmonary medicine, the story of our extraordinary lungs, the organ that both explains our origins and holds the keys to our future as a species We take an average of 7.5 million breaths a year and some 600 million in our lifetime, and what goes on in our body each time oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide expelled is nothing short of miraculous. “Our lungs are the lynchpin between our bodies and the outside world,” writes Dr. Michael Stephen. And yet, we take our lungs for...

In Letters of Note: Dogs, Shaun Usher brings together a delightful collection of correspondence about our canine friends, featuring affectionate accounts of pups’ playful misdemeanours, heartfelt tributes to loyal fidos and shared tales of remarkable hounds. Includes letters by: Clara Bow, Bob Hope, Charles Lamb, Sue Perkins, Marcel Proust, Gertrude Stein, E.B. White & many more

Everyone's had a summer evening ruined by mosquitoes. This book can help prevent that from happening again! It contains everything you need to understand and avoid mosquitoes. From the science of mosquitoes to a review of mosquito-borne diseases, this book has it all. Plus, a review of CDC-recommended repellents and products lets you know what works and what doesn't.

The Last Giants satisfies British explorer Levison Wood's lifelong desire to learn more about the majestic African elephant. These giants trek through some of Africa’s most magnificent landscapes as they go in search of life-giving waters and pastures. El Nino’s droughts and an insatiable ivory trade have cut African elephant numbers by a third in the last decade alone, and if elephants disappear entirely, Africa’s entire ecosystem could collapse. But Botswana has become a safe haven,...

The contamination of environment and water resources by Selenium (Se) and its oxyanions from various sources are emerging contaminants of significant health and environmental concern. The primary sources include agricultural drainage water, mine drainage, residues from fossil fuels, thermoelectric power plants, oil refineries, and metal ores. Various methods and technologies have been developed which focus on the treatment of selenium-containing waters and wastewater. High concentrations of...

Inaction by governments in the face of climate change is often attributed to a lack of political will or a denial of the seriousness of the situation, but as Mark Alizart argues in this provocative book, we shouldn’t exclude the possibility that part of the reluctance might be motivated by cynicism and even sheer evil: for some people, there are real financial and political benefits to be gained from the chaos that will ensue from environmental disaster. The climate crisis creates its winners –...

Station Amusements in New Zealand by Lady (Mary Anne) Barker libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!