This issue focuses on the latest research releated to the gastroenterology of exotic pets. Topics include: Current trends and diagnostic techniques, fish gestroenterology, pathology of the gastrointestinal system, treatment of ileus in exotic companion mammals, liver lobe torsion in pet rabbits, update on the diagnosis and management of macrohabdus omithogaster, nutritional management of gastrointestinal conditions, raptor gastroenterology, behavior related gastroenterology, reptile and amphibian gastroenterology, amphibian/reptile gastrointestinal physiology and more.
Staying in Your Blessed Place... what is that? At a time where many wander from place to place attempting to find themselves or for those that refuse to leave the one spot they've been in for years, I must reassure you, there is a place. How do you get there? No, I'm not referring to the prepared place in Glory. I'm talking about a real relationship with God. Do you find yourself in a valley of decision trying to figure all of this out? Is it possible..... Is there a "place" that we can be both safe and secure? Is there a place where we can hear from our Father and feel strength as we walk through our journey of life? 'Staying in Your Blessed Place' reminds us that there is a goal and I'm not out here just aimlessly wandering around with no focus, no direction, etc... It should be a way of life for us not a temporary spot; the place we strive to occupy and maintain.
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This is a practical guide to developing and implementing challenging and engaging performance tasks in the classroom as a means to teach, monitor and extend student learning. The result of engaging in this process is the creation of learning experiences that deepen students' learning and application of learning intentions and success criteria generated from the new, state standards and to provide feedback to teachers to make instructional decisions based on student performance of the learning tasks.
In The Wonderful Hebrew Alphabet 2 workbook, the journey continues as we cover the next set of letters in the Hebrew Alphabet and their hidden meanings. The Wonderful Hebrew Alphabet 1 workbook covered letters Aleph thru Zayin. The Wonderful Hebrew Alphabet 2 workbook, covers letters CHET to FINAL NUN, which is past the halfway mark of the MEM, the central letter. Get answers to questions such as 'Why did God write the 10 commandments on two tablets instead of a list on just one tablet' Why number 8 is one of the most misunderstood of all the numbers. How there is a counterfeit use of the number eight by Satan. See how any number times nine always equals nine. How the YOD which is the smallest letter of the Hebrew Alphabet is part of every letter in the Hebrew Alphabet. The YOD represents 'hand' and has a numerical value of 10 but hidden in the 10 of YOD is 20 because we have two hands for which to serve God, is it for 'good' or for 'bad'? Good and Bad are compared in the Bible over 32 times. This book is packed with wisdom from 'ON HIGH' and a book that every serious student of the Bible should read and understand. It is past time for reading the Bible on the surface thru transliterations and translations and time to study God's language with ALL YOUR HEART, which is anothe subject covered in this book, just what does it mean to serve God with 'All Your Heart'? The Wonderful Hebrew Alphabet 2 workbook is taking you into deeper depths and preparing you for the next book in the series. You will be 'Blessed' and be able to 'Be a Blessing' as you reveal line upon line and precept upon precept through the tools found in The Wonderful Hebrew Alphabet workbook series, and delight yourself in the Word of God.
Collaborative Group Work is a necessary component of K-12 education and designed to help students be college and career ready. Multiple researchers including Johnson, Johnson, and Stanne (2000) found that students achieve greater mastery of content than do individuals who work alone. Employers around the globe are looking for smart, young minds that are willing and able to work BOTH independently and with others to create knowledge, solve problems, and continue to contribute to the accelerated advancements in the 21st Century. But teachers and administrators will tell you that implementation of group work in classrooms varies widely. This book is designed for the students to read in order to learn their role in the group dynamic. As a teacher, administrator, consultant, and parent, I truly believe that empowering the students with both the tools and the rationale (or the 'why' we're doing this), we can maximize the potential for learning in collaborative group settings.Early College High Schools that use the book with the full cohort will find that instructional coherence is much more easily attainable. By using this book to set the stage, teachers will be able to spend more time on their content.The book covers the importance of norms, how to successfully interact with peers, mentors, and teachers, as well as tips on being adaptable and organized. Ownership of Learning and the importance of transitioning to college classes are fully covered. Chapters on electronic tools and in-class protocols will provide structures to guide all students as they grow in the area of collaboration.This edition is designed for Early College High School students. The middle school version should be available August 15, 2016 and the high school version shortly thereafter.
An estimated 2-3% of the population is affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This is a chronic condition that significantly affects daily functioning and quality of life. Many people with OCD would greatly benefit from receiving professional help to learn how to successfully manage this debilitating condition. This book guides clinicians in treating individuals with OCD through the use of exposure and ritual (response) prevention, one of the most effective and the most studied treatments for OCD. Designed to be used in conjunction with its companion patient workbook titled Treating Your OCD with Exposure and Ritual (Response) Prevention Therapy, this Therapist Guide includes supporting theoretical, historical and research background information, diagnostic descriptions, differential diagnoses, session by session treatment outlines, case examples, sample dialogues, practice assignments, and tailored application to the vast variety of presentations and nuances of the disorder. The manual contains the 'nuts and bolts' of how to provide the treatment and is a comprehensive resource for therapists. It is an invaluable guide for clinicians in overcoming the barriers and difficulties that are part and parcel of every treatment. "Exposure and ritual (response) prevention (EX/RP) is the best treatment we have for obsessive compulsive disorder. The Therapist Guide and Workbook by Foa, Yadin, and Licher will do two very important things. The first is to make EX/RP much more available to people suffering from OCD. The second is to help ensure that the treatment that is made more available is a treatment that should really work."--Michael R. Liebowitz M.D., Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University and Former Director, Anxiety Disorders Clinic, New York State Psychiatric Institute "In this well-organized and succinct manual, leading experts describe exposure and ritual (response) prevention (EX/RP), a proven first-line treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They detail how to evaluate clients for EX/RP treatment, provide session-by-session instructions for treatment delivery, and offer invaluable advice on handling problems like patient nonadherence. This outstanding therapist manual, together with its accompanying client workbook, provides state-of-the-art tools for transforming the lives of people with OCD."--H. Blair Simpson, M.D. Ph.D., Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University Director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic and the OCD Research Program at the New York State Psychiatric Institute "A concise, up-to-date, and extremely useful clinical guide to understanding and treating people struggling with OCD. State-of-the-art essentials for how to provide the most effective intervention for this often difficult to treat condition are covered in a clear and practical manner that is certain to facilitate positive outcomes."--Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
In the US over 3 million adults or approximately 2.3% of the population between the ages of 18-54 suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), with a prevalence outranking mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and panic disorder. This fully revised new edition of both the therapist guide and workbook is completely reformatted and revised to reflect the most current findings in the field of OCD.
Yes, you still have power. Embrace your power and use it wisely. Let what was meant to break you reshape and redefine you in a positive way that leads to you fulfilling your purpose, reaching your full potential, and being your best. You were not created to merely occupy space. You were created with a purpose; there is a reason for your existence. The author discusses strategies that can be used to provide yourself with motivation and encouragement, build resilience, proactively pursue your purpose, accomplish goals, and enjoy a happier, more fulfilling, and peaceful existence.
**This is an erotic reimagining of two classic horror stories.** The Creatures of The Night: Erotic Horror Collection includes: 1. Dracula: In the Flesh 2. Frankenstein: Unleashed "It's Victorian Gothic Horror with extra blood, extra sex, you know, all the good sh*t. We do all the badass stuff you'd expect, but we're wearing corsets." - Tracey H. Kitts, talking about her T.K. Hardin books. "Centuries of time could not prepare me to once again stand in the presence of the woman I loved enough to splinter my soul." - Dracula "The loneliness of centuries was in his kiss and a passion hotter than any flame burned in his eyes." - Mina As soon as he saw her face, Dracula knew the ritual was a success. After all these long years, his love has returned to him. However, many things (such as Van Helsing and Jonathan Harker) stand in the way of their happiness. Sure, he could kill them all and take what he wants. However, his greatest desire is not to possess Mina, but to love her and have her return his love. After all, he gave his soul for her reincarnation. Can Dracula win her heart a second time? Or, will his curse keep them apart forever? Mina has dreamed of him all her life. But what will she do when she learns her dark prince is real? What will happen when she knows him, not as a dream, but in the flesh? WARNING: This book contains graphic violence, and graphically described sex. This is NOT ONLY a romance novel, although there is a strong romance involved. This is Erotic Horror and might offend some readers. If you've always wanted to get it on with Dracula, this might be your new jam. Note: This title was previously published. This is the 10 year anniversary edition, re-edited and with extra content, including a bonus never before published extended ending. Possible triggers: group sex (f/f/f/m) with a werewolf, monster sex, rough sex, blood play (mild) I mean, it's vampires, historically accurate terminology, brief f/f action, intense graphic violence, sexual torture, graphically described sex (m/f), voyeurism, and basically everything that happens to Jonathan Harker. Frankenstein: Unleashed Elizabeth has kept her family secret well. As the last in a long line of witches, her dreams are prophetic. And Elizabeth dreams of murder. She knows that men are being killed exactly as she sees in her visions, but she has no means to stop their slaughter. Her dreams are not the only thing troubling her. With an engagement to Victor Frankenstein that has lasted for years, she has begun to believe that her destiny lies elsewhere. That destiny is revealed in her dreams in one instant and taken away in the next. Grief-stricken and afraid, she follows where her heart leads ... to the body of Victor's latest experiment. Scarred at a young age by the death of his beloved mother, Victor Frankenstein has become fascinated with the possibility of bringing the dead back to life. After years of secret research, he has achieved some small measure of success. Though, he should have been more careful when he chose his last victim. For Elizabeth accidentally gives life to the creation that Victor could not. He awakens with no memory, a body not his own, and only the name that she gives him ... Lucian. Warning: This story contains graphic violence, sex, and some graphic language.
Dar lronjigurative Zu8ammenkang mit Zuckern wurde fiir die Cyclite wie fiir die Polyoxy- cyclohexancarbonsauren durch die Arbeiten der letzten Jahre erhellt. Hierher gehOren die mit Kaliumpermanganat durchgefiihrten Oxydationen von d-Quercit und I-Viburnit zur D-GaJakto-meta8accharonsaure, von (l)-Inosit zur D-Zuckersii. ure, von meso-Inosit zur D,x. -Talo-schleimsiure, von der scyllo-meso-In08Ol!e zu D,L-Idozuckersii. ure und von der epi- meso-In08Ol!e zu D,L-Talo-schleimsii. ure und D,L-Zuckersaure. Ferner wurden Ringoffnungen an definierter Stelle des Molekiils vorgenommen durch . Anwendung von Bleitetracetat, Perjod- &iure oder Nli. trium-meta-perjodat. Oxydation der entstehenden Dialdehyde, bzw. ihre Reduk- tion fiihrte zu Zuckersii. uren, bzw. Zuckeralkoholen. Hier ist zu nennen die Bildung von 2-DesoXY-D-Gluconsaure aus Dioxy-sbikiroi&iure, von Schleimsiure aus Dihydro-condurit und Muoo-inosit, von allo-Schleimsiure aus allo-Inosit, von D,L-Idozuckersii. ure aus meso- Inosit und von D-Mannit aus dem (d)-Inosit. Durch Ringoffnung und oxydative Abspa. ltung mehrerer Hydroxyle entstanden na. ch Oxydation der Dialdehyde aus Sbikiroi&iure die trans- Aoonitsaure, aus ihrem Dihydro-Derivat die Tricarballylsiure, aus Chinasiure die Citronen- &iure und aus einem von Pinit erhaltenen Dimethyl-in08it die Dimethyl-D-(-)weinsiure. Durch die erwahnte Bildung von D,L-Idozuckersaure aus meso-In08it und aus der scyno- meso-In08Ol!e wurde die Konfiguration von meso-Inosit und Scyllit geklirt (DANGSCRAT, 1942; POSTERNAK, 1942). Der RingBChlufJ ron Zuckern zu Cycliten war bedeutend schwieriger zu verwirklichen. Erstmals konnte MICHEEL (1932) von einem Dijod-dimethylen-D-mannit zu einem Tetra- oxycyclohexan "Cyclomannit" gelangen. Zu meso-Inosit fiihrte ein RingschluB, den GROSS- HEINTZ und FIsCHER (1948) sowohl von einem 6-Nitro-6-desoxy-Derivat der D-Gluoose wie von dem gleichen Derivat der L-Idose durchfiihrten.
If, following the solvent extraction of a hydrocarbon from a plant, it is not known whether it is one or the other, a method of distinguishing the two is described by HENDRICKS, WILDMAN and JONES (1946). The technique involves the infra-red absorption spectra of the two isomers. At about 12 mp. the relative absorption coefficient of rubber is 42% greater than for gutta. ScHLESINGER and LEPER (1951) describe two procedures for separation of the rubber and gutta hydrocarbons from large quantities of crude chicle. In one, the chicle is extracted with benzene which dissolves both isomers. An excess absolute ethyl acetate is added and the mixture stored at 5° C overnight. The gutta precipitates out and the rubber remains in solution. The other method is as follows: (1) Ten grams of chicle are extracted with acetone for 24 hours in a Soxhlet extraction apparatus. (2) The insoluble material in the thimble is allowed to .. it dry, then immersed in 150 ml. of cold Skellysolve B in a refrigerator at 10° C and· allowed to stand for 48 hours with occasional agitation. (3) The thimble is then removed from the solvent and the enclosed residue washed several times with fresh, cold Skellysolve B. (4) An excess of acetone and a few drops of a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium iodide are added to the combined Skellysolve B extract and washings and allowed to stand overnight in a refrigerator.
Viele bedeutende Errungenschaften der modernen Biologie sind erst nach Erfindung und Amvendung von leistungsfahi,gen Methoden m6glich geworden. Man kann zwar nicht sagen, daB wir in einem "Zeitalter der Methoden" leben, aber jeder Schritt zur LOsung eines wichtigen biologischen Problems muJlte und mu.G durch die Entwicklung einer geeigneten Methode vorbereitet werden. Es gibt nicht viele "klassische" Verfahren, die sich in der physiologisch-chemischen Forschung erhalten haben. Physik und Chemie entdecken immer wieder spezi- fische, genauere und bequemere analytische Moglichkeiten, die von Biochemikern iibernommen und fUr die Anwendung auf Pflanzenmaterial abgewandelt werden. Wenn solche neuen Methoden in rein analytischen Zeitschriften veroffentlicht werden, so sind sie zwischen analytischen Verfahren fiir aIle moglichen Gebiete der Chemie, vom Petroleum bis zu SchwermetaIlegierungen, verborgen. Erschei- nen sie aber als methodischer Teil in den Arbeiten iiber spezielle biochemische Probleme, so gibt oft weder der Titel der Arbeit nocadie Zusammenfassung einen Hinweis auf die wertvolle Methode und ihre Anwendungsmoglichkeiten. Neue leistungsfahige Methoden erreichen deshalb oft nicht unmittelbar aIle die Forscher, die bei ihren Arbeiten groBten Nutzen daraus ziehen konnten. Das waren die entscheidenden -oberlegungen, die zur Planung dieses Handbuchs fiihrten. Nach unseren Erfahrungen besteht ein Bediirfnis fUr eine moderne Sammlung zuverlassiger Methoden der Pflanzenanalyse vor allem auch in weiten Kreisen der angewandten Botanik, von landwirtschaftlichen und Gartenbau-Insti- tuten bis zu pharmazeutischen und technischen Untersuchungsanstalten, die mit pflanzlichem Material zu tun haben.
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