Leland Hartwell Knihy

The authors have developed a text that reflects the directions Genetics is taking as it heads into the 21st century. This perspective embraces five major themes: 1. the central importance of the genome,as opposed to the action of individual genes; 2. the application of genetics to the improvement of human health; 3. the growing appreciation for the relationships among organisms arising from genetic research; 4. the impact of biotechnology on the accelerating growth of genetic knowledge; and 5. the importance of emerging social and ethical issues related to our use of biotechnology.

Pathway to the Stars takes readers on a remarkable journey spanning one hundred years of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Biotechnologist Leroy Hood and longevity researcher Nathan Price journey to the future of health. Medicine today is a hit-or-miss affair that tackles symptoms long after disease sets in. Hood and Price explore the emerging technologies that will focus health care on extending wellness, making it personal, precise, and truly preventative.

The book offers a comprehensive introduction to genetics, merging Mendelian and molecular principles to highlight the evolution of genetic understanding. Authored by a distinguished team, including Nobel laureate Leland Hartwell, it connects foundational concepts with groundbreaking molecular discoveries, enhancing students' grasp of the subject. This edition emphasizes the relevance of both traditional and contemporary genetics, making it an essential resource for those looking to explore the field's advancements.

"In the world of financial services, networking and trust building is much more effective for building new business than traditional sales tactics. Financial advisors, insurance agents, bankers, and hedge fund managers must develop relationships to sell their products otherwise they will fail. And most do! 90% of financial advisors fail out of the business within 2 years because they don't learn effective communication and relationship building skills. Networking is vital in helping financial services firms recruit and hire the right candidates and helping those candidates succeed in growing a successful practice. Financial services is a unique industry and selling effectively requires a long-term approach. This is the only book on the market that addresses networking and sales specifically for financial advisors, brokers, agents, planners, reps, originators, and producers"-- Provided by publisher

This collects the best interviews, profiles, and essays Michael Goldberg has written during his forty-plus years as a journalist. From combative interviews with Frank Zappa and Tom Waits to essays on how Jack Kerouac influenced Bob Dylan and the lasting importance of San Francisco's first punk rock club, Goldberg, as novelist Dana Spiotta wrote, "shows us how consequential music can be."-- Adapted from dust jacket