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The theory of pattern formation, assumed to be applicable to all multicellular organisms, has been developed largely through the study of animal, and to a lesser extent, plant systems. Fungi, members of the third major kingdom of eukaryotes, have not been featured in these studies, although much res... More

The last millennium saw rapid change, spreading globalization and shifting populations. These have posed moral, ethical and social dilemmas that have challenged the very foundations of our beliefs and radically changed our way of life.In this volume, some of the worlds greatest thinkers in philosoph... More

Fifty years before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball, a talented outfielder named Louis Sockalexis became the first American Indian to play in the majors. He was such an exciting player that his team, the Cleveland Spiders, was renamed the Cleveland Indians. This is hi... More

Studies in dementia are currently dominated by an overwhelming interest in Alzheimer's Disease. With considerable advances taking place in the understanding of non-AD dementias, the authors were aware of a need for a comprehensive text with a holistic multidisciplinary approach to the subject. They ... More

The recent surge of technology outsourcing has intensified the cross-cultural effects of information systems designs and... More

Description A mashup is a web page or application that combines data from two or more external online sources into an integrated experience. This book is your entryway to the world of mashups and Web 2.0. You will create PHP projects that grab data from one p... More

This book presents recent literature on corporate mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, restructuring, and corporate governance as well as discussions of valuation, cost of capital, and strategic financial planning.This book discusses how M&As fit into a company's long-term strategy and how restructurin... More