1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910132542303321

Titolo

Annalen der Chemie und Pharmacie

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Leipzig and Heidelberg, : C.F. Winter'sche Verlagshandlung

Lingua di pubblicazione

Tedesco

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Periodico

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910463495003321

Autore

Grove David

Titolo

Tapeworms, lice, and prions : a compendium of unpleasant infections / / David I. Grove

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Oxford University Press, , 2013

ISBN

0-19-165344-6

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (611 p.)

Disciplina

614.4

Soggetti

Parasitic diseases

Prion diseases

Pediculosis

Tapeworms

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Tapeworms, Lice, and Prions: A compendium of unpleasant infections; Copyright; CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; PART I: INFECTION: the search for its causes; PART II: WORMS; 1: Ascaris-the giant intestinal roundworm; 2: Tapeworms; 3: Hookworm anaemia; 4: Schistosomiasis (sometimes called Bilharziasis); 5: Filariasis (elephantiasis); PART III: ARTHROPODS; 6: Lice (pediculosis); 7: The itch (scabies); PART IV: FUNGI; 8: Tinea (ringworm, etc.); 9: Candidiasis (thrush); PART V: PROTOZOA; 10: Giardiasis; 11: Amoebic dysentery and liver abscess; 12: Malaria



13: Sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis)14: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (Oriental sore) and visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar); 15: Chagas disease (South American trypanosomiasis); PART VI: BACTERIA; 16: The germ theory of disease; 17: Anthrax; 18: Tuberculosis (consumption); 19: Leprosy (Hansen's disease); 20: The golden staphylococcus; 21: The pus-forming streptococcus; Childbed fever; Infections of the skin and underlying tissues; Tonsillitis and scarlet fever; Post-streptococcal diseases; Rheumatic fever; Post-streptococcal acute glomerulonephritis; 22: The pneumococcus and pneumonia

Upper respiratory infections: sinusitis, middle ear infections, and mastoiditis23: Gonorrhoea (the clap); 24: Syphilis (the pox); 25: The meningococcus and meningitis; 26: Diphtheria; 27: Whooping cough (pertussis); 28: Cholera; 29: Typhoid fever; 30: Escherichia coli; 31: Bacillary dysentery (shigellosis); 32: Tetanus (lockjaw); 33: Plague (the Black Death); 34: Brucellosis (undulant fever); 35: Legionnaires' disease; 36: Helicobacter pylori and peptic ulcers; 37: Typhus; 38: Chlamydia, trachoma, and urethritis; PART VII: VIRUSES

39: The discovery of viruses and determination of their natureVaccination (or immunization); Filtration; Cell culture and chick embryo culture; Cytopathic effect and plaque assays; Immunology; Electron microscopy; Biochemistry; X-ray crystallography; Molecular biology; 40: Smallpox (variola); 41: Rabies (hydrophobia); 42: Yellow fever; 43: Dengue fever (breakbone fever); 44: Poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis); 45: Measles (rubeola); 46: German measles (rubella); 47: Mumps; 48: Varicella (chickenpox and shingles); 49: Herpes simplex (cold sores and more)

50: Glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis)51: Influenza (the flu); 52: Viral hepatitis (A, B, and C); Hepatitis B virus; Hepatitis A virus; Hepatitis C virus; 53: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; PART VIII: PRIONS; 54: Kuru, mad cows, and variant Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease; PART IX: UNDE VENIS ET QUO VADIS?; REFERENCES; GLOSSARY; NOTES ON PRONUNCIAT I O N; FURTHER READING; FIGURECREDITS; PERSON INDEX; SUBJECT INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

An extraordinary array of infectious agents affects humans; from worms, arthopods, and fungi to bacteria, viruses, and prions. In this compendium of the curious and fascinating organisms that cause disease, including Legionnaire's disease, mumps, CJD, and chlamydia, David I. Grove provides a lively, fact-filled account of the nature of each organism, their life cycle, the ingenious ways in which they infect humans, and the human stories behind their discovery.



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910792796803321

Autore

Dolan Gabrielle

Titolo

Stories for work : the essential guide to business storytelling / / Gabrielle Dolan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Milton, Queensland : , : Wiley, , 2017

©2017

ISBN

0-7303-4327-8

Edizione

[1st edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (194 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

302.2242

Soggetti

Oral communication

Storytelling - Technique

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Sommario/riassunto

Learn the science and master the art of telling a great story Stories for Work walks you through the science of storytelling, revealing the secrets behind great storytellers and showing you how to master the art of storytelling in business. Stories hold a unique place in our psyche, and the right story at the right time can be a game-changer in business; whether tragedy, triumph, tension or transition, a good story can captivate the listener and help you achieve your goals. In this book, author Gabrielle Dolan draws from a decade of training business leaders in storytelling to show you what works, why it works, when it works best and what never works. You'll learn how to create your own stories — authentically yours, crafted to attain your goal — and develop an instinct for sharing when the time is right. In-depth case studies feature real-world people in real-world businesses, showing how storytelling has changed the way they work, motivate and lead — providing clear examples of the power of this enormously effective skill. Storytelling gives you an edge. Whether you're after a promotion, a difficult client, a big sale or leading through transition, a great story can help you smooth the road and seal the deal. This book is your personal coach for masterful storytelling, with expert guidance and lessons learned from real-world business leaders. Learn why



storytelling grabs attention and helps your message get through Master the four types of stories used in business settings Infuse your stories with the personal to highlight your vision and values Craft a selection of stories to pull out at pivotal business moments The oral tradition has ancient roots that unite all humans, and despite our myriad modern distractions, we still respond to a well-told story. Stories for Work helps you put this dynamic to work for you in any business scenario.