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Learning and memory functions as well as many neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, drug addiction and schizophrenia are caused by dysregulation of cell signaling mechanisms in the brain. This issue of Frontiers will provide evidence for signal transduction alterations implicated in cognitive and non cognitive behaviors, as investigated by means of pharmacological and genetic approaches. Specialists in the field will be invited to contribute articles covering the impact on behavior of manipulations of neurotransmitter systems, intracellular signaling cascades and gene expression.
The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. Far from an anachronistic organization that cannot long survive, it is shown to be powerful political and social force, occupying critical positions in cultural diplomacy, national identity, and civic pride.
Gaetano Donizetti: A Research and Information Guide offers an annotated reference guide to the life and works of this important Italian opera composer. The book opens with a complete chronology of Donizetti's life (1797-1848) and career, relating it to contemporary events. The balance of the book details secondary resources and other works, including general sources, catalogs, correspondence, biographical sources, critical works; production/review sources, singers and theaters, and the individual operas.
The story of the Philadelphia Orchestra told through three of its greatest conductors.
Una tranquilla notte di regime, che assomiglia a un febbricitante sabato notte delle nostre città popolato da allegre brigate di gerarchetti clarkopodi e clarette che ridono in posa, "come un set di spot di brut".Uno strano personaggio, un po' Marlowe un po' mago, titolare di una delle più antiche magie del mondo, passa le notti tra nostalgie e sbronze colossali al bar Apocalypso.Poi l'avventura: il mago Baol torna a combattere contro i grandi gerarchi per una missione che è insieme un atto di riconoscenza per un vecchio grande comico in disgrazia e un viaggio misterioso nel segreto della magia baol.Magia, amore, avventura e umorismo irresistibile si fondono sorprendentemente in questo romanzo, in cui la feroce satira del linguaggio e dei costumi del nostro 'regime' si accompagna al gusto della narrazione a perdifiato, con mille variazioni comiche malinconiche surreali metafisiche..
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