Note: Intro -- Preface -- Introduction -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Beginnings at Harpswell, Maine -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2: Early Years on Mount Desert Island: The First Generation -- Bibliography -- Chapter 3: The Second Generation: MDIBL in the 1930s -- Bibliography -- Chapter 4: Wartime and the Early Postwar Years: Bust and Boom at the MDIBL -- Bibliography -- Chapter 5: MDIBL in the Postwar: The Third Generation -- Bibliography -- Chapter 6: Mid Century: The Third-Generation Redux -- Bibliography -- Chapter 7: Year-Round Operation: The First Attempt -- Bibliography -- Chapter 8: Research in the 1970s: The Fourth Generation -- Bibliography -- Chapter 9: MDIBL in the 1980s: Doors Close, Doors Open -- Bibliography -- Chapter 10: Research in the 1980s: The Fifth Generation -- Bibliography -- Chapter 11: The Centennial Decade of the MDIBL -- Bibliography -- Chapter 12: Research in the 1990s: Molecular Biology Comes to the MDIBL -- Bibliography -- Chapter 13: The MDIBL in the Early Twenty-First Century: A New Beginning -- Bibliography -- Chapter 14: Research in the Early Twenty-First Century: The Year-Round Research Program Comes of Age -- Bibliography -- Epilogue -- Species Index -- Subject Index.

Note: Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- List of Participants -- Coding Theory -- Gröbner bases, Padé approximation, and decoding of linear codes -- Some computational tools for estimating the parameters of algebraic geometry codes -- An introduction to algebraic coding theory -- Recent results on p-ranks and Smith normal forms of some 2 - (v, k, λ) designs -- Quantum Computing -- Quantum walks on graphs and quantum scattering theory -- A continuous variable Shor algorithm -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Mathematical Machinery -- 3. Fourier Analysis on the Real Line R -- 4. The Algorithm for Finding Integer Periods -- 5. The Observable O -- 6. The Algorithm for Finding Rational Periods -- 7. Finding Irrational Periods -- 8. Conclusion -- 9. Appendix: Number-Theoretic Probabilities -- References -- Entangled states of light -- Entanglement beyond subsystems -- Generalized GHZ states and distributed quantum computing.

Note: Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- The Editor -- Contributors -- 1: Osmoregulation: Some Principles of Water and Solute Transport -- 2: Volume Regulation and Osmosensing in Animal Cells -- 3: The Contractile Vacuole Complex and Cell Volume Control in Protozoa -- 4: Osmotic and Ionic Regulation in Molluscs -- 5: Osmoregulation in Annelids -- 6: Osmotic and Ionic Regulation in Aquatic Arthropods -- 7: Osmotic and Ionic Regulation in Insects -- 8: Osmotic and Ionic Regulation in Fishes -- 9: Osmotic and Ion Regulation in Amphibians -- 10: Osmotic and Ionic Regulation in Reptiles -- 11: Osmotic and Ionic Regulation in Birds -- 12: Osmotic and Ionic Regulation in Mammals -- Index.

Note: Cover -- Title -- Dedication -- Medical liability disclaimer -- Table of contents -- Introduction -- How to use this book -- Chapter 1 It's never been proved that high cholesterol causes heart disease -- Chapter 2 Dietary cholesterol and saturated fat lower the rates of heart disease -- Chapter 3 High cholesterol levels help you live longer -- Chapter 4 What does cause heart disease? -- Chapter 5 Comment by eminent professors and doctors -- Chapter 6 Summary of the evidence -- Appendix 1 Glossary -- Appendix 2 Further resources -- Appendix 3 List of studies -- Index -- Copyright.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Introduction -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Warren Lewis: Early Life, Educational Background, and Early Research -- Chapter 2: Margaret Reed: Early Life, Educational Background, and Early Research -- Chapter 3: Early Collaborative Research -- Chapter 4: Move to the Carnegie Institution -- Chapter 5: Research and Family Life in the Early 1920s -- Chapter 6: Research in the Late 1920s -- Chapter 7: Warren´s Research in the 1930s -- Chapter 8: Margaret´s Research in the 1930s -- Chapter 9: Impact, Accolades, and a Cottage in Maine -- Chapter 10: Research After Warren´s ``Retirement´´ -- Chapter 11: Final Years: The End of Research, But Not Honors -- Index.

Note: Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Figure Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1 Introduction and rationale -- Chapter 2 Facies description and the logging of sedimentary exposures -- Chapter 3 The size of sedimentary particles -- Chapter 4 Clast morphology -- Chapter 5 Macrofabric -- Chapter 6 Micro-scale features and structures -- Chapter 7 Particle lithology (or mineral and geochemical analysis) -- Chapter 8 Engineering properties -- Chapter 9 The research project - a case study of Quaternary glacial sediments -- References -- Index.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- 1. The Tourist's Observatory -- 2. The Benefactor -- 3. The Legal Contests -- 4. The Texas-Chicago Agreement -- 5. Choosing and Developing the Site -- 6. A Mosque on Mount Locke -- 7. Astronomy Comes to West Texas -- 8. Mr. McDonald's Telescope -- 9. The Dedication -- 10. War Years, Strove Years -- 11. Triumphs and Transitions -- 12. Interregnum -- 13. Texas Independence -- 14. Launching the Modern Era -- Epilogue -- Appendix A. The Last Will and Testament of William Johnson McDonald -- Appendix B. The Directors of the McDonald Observatory -- Appendix C. The Telescopes of the University of Texas Observatories -- References -- Index.

Note: Front Cover -- Ancient Supercontinents and the Paleogeography of Earth -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of contributors -- About the editors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Precambrian supercontinents and supercycles-an overview -- 1.1 The history of the supercontinent research-the five milestones -- 1.2 The Earth and the solar system -- 1.3 Some tectonic concepts -- 1.4 Precambrian supercontinents and their cyclicity-observational evidence -- 1.5 How to reconstruct Precambrian terranes? -- 1.6 Models of the Precambrian supercontinents-some remarks -- 1.7 Precambrian paleomagnetism and paleogeography: a guideline -- 1.7.1 Target rocks -- 1.7.2 Steps 1 and 2 -- 1.7.3 Steps 3−6 -- 1.7.4 Step 7 -- 1.7.5 Step 8 -- 1.8 Precambrian paleomagnetism applied to paleoreconstructions-an example -- 1.8.1 Example 1: closest approach technique for reconstructions -- 1.8.2 Matching apparent polar wander paths-another technique for reconstructions -- 1.9 Precambrian paleomagnetic databases -- 1.9.1 Precambrian pole distributions -- 1.9.2 Some aspects of Precambrian paleomagnetic data -- 1.10 Global and terrane geological maps for reconstructions -- 1.11 Precambrian supercontinent cycle -- 1.11.1 The Precambrian supercontinents and supercycles -- 1.11.2 Secular evolution trends during the Precambrian -- 1.11.2.1 Proxies of core and mantle -- 1.11.2.2 Proxies of crustal extraction -- 1.11.2.3 Proxies reflecting plate tectonics -- 1.11.2.4 Paleolatitude proxies -- 1.11.2.5 Paleoclimate and other proxies -- 1.11.2.6 Kinematic proxies -- 1.11.3 Are the supercontinents the same, similar, or different? -- 1.11.4 Precambrian events and supercontinent cycle -- 1.12 Conclusions and suggestions for future work -- 1.13 How we proceed in this book -- Acknowledgments -- Appendices -- References. , 2 A mantle dynamics perspective on the drift of cratons and supercontinent formation in Earth's history -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Methodology -- 2.2.1 Geodynamic modeling -- 2.2.2 Specific model setup -- 2.2.2.1 Continent configuration -- 2.2.3 Continental drift diagnostics -- 2.2.4 Computed evolutions -- 2.3 Results -- 2.3.1 Average mantle structure -- 2.3.2 Temporal changes in surface plate motions and continental drift -- 2.3.3 Geodynamic surface evolutions -- 2.3.3.1 Homogeneous continent-size distribution (case A) -- 2.3.3.2 Heterogeneous continent-size distribution (case B) -- 2.3.3.3 More vigorous mantle flow (case C) -- 2.4 Long-term cooling of the mantle (case D) -- 2.5 Discussion -- 2.5.1 Supercontinent formation scenarios and grouping of continental units -- 2.5.2 Inclination frequency sampling and inferences on the GAD hypothesis -- 2.5.3 Challenges in the comparison to paleomagnetic data -- 2.5.4 Model limitations and future directions -- 2.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 Precambrian geomagnetic field-an overview -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Precambrian geomagnetic field-characteristic features -- 3.3 Inclination frequency analysis -- 3.4 Field reversals -- 3.5 Paleosecular variation -- 3.6 Paleointensity -- 3.7 Continental drift -- 3.8 Results -- 3.9 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 The Precambrian paleogeography of Laurentia -- 4.1 Introduction and broad tectonic history -- 4.1.1 Laurentia's initial formation -- 4.1.2 Protracted Proterozoic accretionary growth followed by collisional orogenesis -- 4.1.3 Neoproterozoic rifting -- 4.1.4 Similarities in Laurentia's Proterozoic and Phanerozoic tectonic histories -- 4.2 Paleomagnetic pole compilation -- 4.3 Differential motion before Laurentia amalgamation -- 4.4 Paleogeography of an assembled Laurentia. , 4.5 Comparing paleogeographic models to the paleomagnetic compilation -- 4.6 Paleoenvironmental constraints on paleolatitude -- 4.7 Evaluating Laurentia's Proterozoic paleogeographic neighbors -- 4.7.1 Paleogeographic connections prior to initial Laurentia assembly -- 4.7.2 Amazonia -- 4.7.3 Australia and East Antarctica -- 4.7.4 Baltica -- 4.7.5 Kalahari -- 4.7.6 North China -- 4.7.7 Siberia -- 4.8 The record implies plate tectonics throughout the Proterozoic -- 4.9 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Glossary -- References -- 5 The Precambrian drift history and paleogeography of Baltica -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Geological evolution of Baltica -- 5.2.1 General geological outline for Baltica -- 5.2.2 Geological evolution of Fennoscandia and formation of Baltica -- 5.2.2.1 Geological evolution of the Archean Karelian and Kola cratons of Fennoscandia -- 5.2.2.2 Crustal growth of Fennoscandia-the Svecofennian orogen -- 5.2.3 Geological evolution of Volgo-Sarmatia and formation of Baltica -- 5.2.4 Geological evolution of Baltica -- 5.2.4.1 Baltica within Nuna-different tectonic regimes -- 5.2.4.2 Igneous activity and rifting in Baltica reflecting initiation of the breakup on Nuna? -- 5.2.4.3 Late Mesoproterozoic-Neoproterozoic geological evolution of Baltica-the Rodinia cycle -- 5.3 Material and methods -- 5.3.1 Paleomagnetic poles of Baltica-latitudinal drift history and drift rate -- 5.3.2 Paleoclimatic indicators of Baltica-testing the reconstructed latitudinal drift history -- 5.4 Paleomagnetic evidence for the drift of Baltica -- 5.4.1 Review of the paleomagnetic poles of Baltica -- 5.4.1.1 Archean-Paleoproterozoic poles of subcratons of Baltica -- 5.4.1.2 Late Paleoproterozoic-Neoproterozoic poles for amalgamated Baltica -- 5.4.2 Latitudinal drift of Baltica -- 5.4.2.1 Archean-Paleoproterozoic latitudinal drift and amalgamation of Baltica. , 5.4.2.2 Late Paleoproterozoic-Neoproterozoic latitudinal drift of amalgamated Baltica -- 5.5 Paleoproterozoic-Neoproterozoic climatic indicators for Baltica -- 5.6 Drift velocities of Baltica and its subcratons with implication to tectonics -- 5.6.1 Archean-Paleoproterozoic drift velocities with implication to tectonics -- 5.6.2 Late Paleoproterozoic-Neoproterozoic drift velocities with implication to tectonics -- 5.7 Implications for Baltica in Superia supercraton and Nuna and Rodinia supercontinents -- 5.7.1 Karelian and Kola in Superia -- 5.7.2 Baltica in Nuna and Rodinia cycles -- 5.7.2.1 Baltica-Laurentia-Siberia -- 5.7.2.2 Baltica-Congo-São Francisco -- 5.7.2.3 Baltica-India in Nuna and Rodinia cycles -- 5.7.2.4 Baltica-Amazonia in Nuna and Rodinia cycles -- 5.8 Concluding remarks -- Acknowledgments -- Supplementary table -- References -- 6 The Precambrian drift history and paleogeography of Amazonia -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The Amazonian Craton -- 6.3 Quality criteria of paleomagnetic poles -- 6.4 Amazonian paleomagnetic data and apparent polar wander path -- 6.4.1 Amazonian latitude drift -- 6.4.2 Amazonian apparent polar wander path and the polarity time scale -- 6.4.3 Amazonia pre-Columbia -- 6.4.4 Amazonia in a long-lived Columbia? -- 6.4.5 Amazonian Craton in the Rodinia supercontinent -- 6.4.6 Amazonian Craton in Gondwana -- 6.5 Final remarks -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 The Precambrian drift history and paleogeography of Río de la Plata craton -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Geology of the Río de la Plata craton -- 7.2.1 Piedra Alta Terrane (PA) -- 7.2.2 Tandilia terrane (T) -- 7.2.3 Nico Perez terrane (NP) and Dom Feliciano Belt (DFB) -- 7.3 Material -- 7.4 Results -- 7.5 Discussion -- 7.5.1 RP and Precambrian continents -- 7.5.2 Paleoclimatic record of RP -- 7.6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References. , 8 Precambrian paleogeography of Siberia -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Geology of the Siberian Craton -- 8.3 Paleomagnetic data and paleolatitudes of Siberian Craton -- 8.4 Possible neighbors of Siberian Craton -- 8.5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 Whence Australia: Its Precambrian drift history and paleogeography -- 9.1 Introduction to the Precambrian geology of Australia -- 9.2 Material -- 9.2.1 Paleomagnetic studies -- 9.2.1.1 Archean poles -- Archean Hamersley banded-iron formations and iron ores -- 9.2.1.2 Paleo-Mesoproterozoic -- Kimberley Craton -- Paleo-Mesoproterozoic McArthur Basin/Pine Creek Inlier -- 9.2.1.3 Mesoproterozoic -- Middleback Ranges -- Gawler Craton -- Warakurna large igneous province -- The Albany-Fraser Belt -- 9.2.1.4 Neoproterozoic -- Mundine Dyke Swarm, WA -- Central Australian successions -- Dykes of the Yilgarn Craton, WA -- South Australian successions -- 9.2.2 Data selection -- 9.3 Results: original and age-binned apparent polar wander paths -- 9.3.1 Raw apparent polar wander curve -- 9.3.2 Age-binned APW curve -- 9.4 Discussion -- 9.4.1 Implications for supercontinents -- 9.4.1.1 Australian Cratons in Kenorland (c. 2.77-2.47Ga) -- 9.4.1.2 Australian Cratons in Nuna -- 9.4.1.3 Australian Cratons in Rodinia -- 9.4.2 Neoproterozoic intracontinental rotation -- 9.4.3 Implications for assembly and potential separation events of the Australian cratons -- 9.4.4 Paleoclimate indicators -- 9.4.5 Australian paleolatitudes in a global perspective -- 9.5 Summary -- References -- 10 The Precambrian drift history and paleogeography of India -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Data selection -- 10.2.1 Southern Indian Block (Dharwar, Bastar, and Singhbhum cratons) -- 10.2.1.1 Dharwar craton results -- 10.2.1.1.1 Bastar craton -- 10.2.1.1.2 Singhbhum craton. , 10.2.2 Northern Indian Block (Aravalli-Delhi-Marwar-Banded Gneiss Complex/Bundelkhand craton).

Note: Book Cover -- Half-Title -- Series -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Abbreviations -- Preface -- 1 The nuclear envelope: a comparative -- 2 The nuclear envelope proteome -- 3 Nuclear envelope proteins and human -- 4 Protein interactions, right or wrong, in -- 5 Plant nuclear envelope proteins -- 6 Structure, function and assembly of the -- 7 Import and export at the nuclear envelope -- 8 Regulating gene expression in mammalian -- 9 Nuclear shuttling in plant cells -- 10 Dynamics of nuclear lamina assembly and -- 11 Spatial and temporal control of nuclear -- 12 Nuclear envelope dynamics during mitosis -- 13 Nuclear dynamics in higher plants -- 14 The nuclear envelope in the plant cell cycle -- 15 Signalling to the nucleus via A-kinase -- 16 Spectraplakins and nesprins, giant spectrin -- 17 Arabidopsis U1 snRNP 70K protein and its -- 18 Calcium/calmodulin-binding transcription -- 19 CAAX-dependent modifications of the -- 20 All in the family -- Index.