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This important and timely volume considers competing international obligations in relation to the patenting of life, offering a pragmatic two-step approach to state agency to resolve apparent conflicts between the regulatory options afforded by economic globalization and the need to forge domestic laws that reflect community values.
The plant fossil record indicates that the genus Metasequoia was widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere from the early Late Cretaceous to the Plio-Pleistocene. Today the genus has shrunk to one species with approximately 5,000 mature individuals in southeastern China’s Xiahoe Valley. This book distills the current understanding of the biology, ecology and physiology of fossil and living Metasequoia, current research directions and problems that remain unresolved.
Covers receipts and expenditures of appropriations and other funds.
National Geographic reports that global warming is speeding up at an alarming rate. Average temperatures have climbed 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880, and arctic ice is melting due to an increased level of greenhouse gases. Scientists predict that the Arctic may have an ice free summer by 2040. This engaging volume dissects the issues surrounding global warming and provides an overview of the topic. Its visually appealing presentation and compelling examples provide context. Readers will be inspired to think critically about global warming and how it impacts their peers and community.
A lively and accessible introduction to themes and debates in archaeological theory for students of all levels Archaeological Theory is a relatable, accessible, reader-friendly first step into the world of theory for archaeology students. Recognizing that many students shy away from the study of theory for fear that the material is too difficult or obscure, Archaeological Theory maintains that any student can develop an understanding of theory and that a knowledge of theory will lead to better practice. As one of the leading texts for introductory courses in archaeology and archaeological theory, it has provided many students with the essential foundation for a complete education in the disc...
Explains how many pathogens have evolved and become resistant to antibiotics, and examines the problems this causes around the world and how scientists might overcome them.
Terry and Bobby Labonte are two of the most respected race car drivers in NASCAR today. The first brother duo to win the Winston Cup Championship, the Labonte brothers are known for their consistency, tact, and loyalty-qualities that make them role m