Books with author Joseph Pino

Nigel the narwhal is a fun-loving whale who spends his time frolicking in the sea with his friends, until one day a horn starts growing below his nose! His friends begin to shy away from him and Nigel has feelings of confusion. Seeking the advice of his parents, Nigel learns to embrace his uniqueness. Nigel and his friends learn that it is their differences that make each of them so special.

Peace be with you. If you are interested in understanding A Course in Miracles, then take a journey of discovery, filled with spiritual insights, exploring the Miracles Cross. The Miracles Cross is a symbol that embodies the teachings of A Course in Miracles and, like a key, opens the way to a profound understanding of the Course. Whether you're just beginning your search for truth or have been on the path many years, this reader-friendly guidebook will help you to see clearly how the teachings of A Course in Miracles all fit together and relate to each other. This makes the Course easy to understand, easy to remember, and easy to practice in daily life. Also, included in the last chapter of the book are some of the author's inspirational encounters with the Holy Spirit and the angels of God.

Peace be with you. If you are interested in understanding A Course in Miracles, then take a journey of discovery, filled with spiritual insights, exploring the Miracles Cross. The Miracles Cross is a symbol that embodies the teachings of A Course in Miracles and, like a key, opens the way to a profound understanding of the Course. Whether you're just beginning your search for truth or have been on the path many years, this reader-friendly guidebook will help you to see clearly how the teachings of A Course in Miracles all fit together and relate to each other. This makes the Course easy to understand, easy to remember, and easy to practice in daily life. Also, included in the last chapter of the book are some of the author's inspirational encounters with the Holy Spirit and the angels of God.

Nigel the narwhal is a fun-loving whale who spends his time frolicking in the sea with his friends, until one day a horn starts growing below his nose! His friends begin to shy away from him and Nigel has feelings of confusion. Seeking the advice of his parents, Nigel learns to embrace his uniqueness. Nigel and his friends learn that it is their differences that make each of them so special.

For many of us, life, while grand and adventurous, does not encompass all that is. We are born with a yearning for more and at some point it fades. There is always a part of us as a child, for some as an adult, that wonders if there is more. If maybe we aren't seeing everything. That maybe things are hidden all around us.What if every tale you ever heard was true? What if those creaks and bumps in the night are more than they seem? Maggie Walker is just a young girl of fifteen who’s given the choice of a new destiny. To see and become more than she ever thought possible. There is, such a thing as evil. Countless myths and legends give them names and you can find evidence all through history. Perception could be all that is keeping you from a new life...for better or worse.

Now with full-color photographs and line illustrations, Stem Cell Research, Revised Edition discusses the different types of stem cells, how they are studied in the laboratory, and the diseases that may be treated with these cells. This edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include four new chapters that discuss the origin and evolution of ordinary cells, as well as a detailed discussion of human and animal stem cells, therapeutic cloning, and a new form of stem cell that is produced by reprogramming ordinary skin cells. Featuring up-to-date coverage on the medical applications of stem cell therapy, this resource examines the growing cost of developing these therapies and the important role that pharmaceutical companies play. Written in accessible and straightforward language, this helpful book offers readers a timely look at this controversial topic.

Viruses describes the structure, function, and evolution of viruses with an emphasis on their dual role as infectious microorganisms and important members of Earth's biosphere. Coverage includes the origin of viruses, viral structure and behavior, viral taxonomy, and the history of virology. This comprehensive new resource also examines marine virology, the use of viruses in biomedical research, viral diseases, and modern methods for fighting viral infections. Viruses devotes an entire chapter to viral pandemics, a topic that the general public has recently become interested in as health agencies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), release annual bulletins regarding the threat of possibly deadly viral strains. The final chapter provides background material on cell biology, biotechnology, methods in virology, and other relevant topics.

The Cell, Revised Edition contains new and revised material throughout, accompanied by many photographs and line drawings, all of which are now in color. Updated chapters in this timely resource now cover the recent controversy over the teaching of creationism in public schools, life on other planets, bacterial populations, and the potential threat of certain pathogenic species, as well as a more detailed discussion of eukaryote structure and function. New chapters have been added on the many cells that make up the human body as well as the crucial role that photosynthesis plays during the formation of the Earth's biosphere.

Animal Cloning, Revised Edition discusses all aspects of this new biology, including the scientific, ethical, and legal issues. Completely revised and updated, this edition now features full-color photographs and illustrations as well as further resources and Web sites to guide additional research. Beginning chapters discuss cloning within the context of a natural process that many animals use as a survival strategy, followed by the historical development of the nuclear transfer procedure, the cloning of Dolly the sheep, the medical applications of cloning technology, and much more. A new section on plant clones has been added.

The Cell, Revised Edition contains new and revised material throughout, accompanied by many photographs and line drawings, all of which are now in color. Updated chapters in this timely resource now cover the recent controversy over the teaching of creationism in public schools, life on other planets, bacterial populations, and the potential threat of certain pathogenic species, as well as a more detailed discussion of eukaryote structure and function. New chapters have been added on the many cells that make up the human body as well as the crucial role that photosynthesis plays during the formation of the Earth's biosphere.

Animal Cloning, Revised Edition discusses all aspects of this new biology, including the scientific, ethical, and legal issues. Completely revised and updated, this edition now features full-color photographs and illustrations as well as further resources and Web sites to guide additional research. Beginning chapters discuss cloning within the context of a natural process that many animals use as a survival strategy, followed by the historical development of the nuclear transfer procedure, the cloning of Dolly the sheep, the medical applications of cloning technology, and much more. A new section on plant clones has been added.

This work takes an inside look at the natural processes of aging and the technological developments in this field. There are almost as many theories about the aging process as there are researchers working in the field. This stems from the fact that scientists do not know why animals grow old and thus examine every aspect of an animal's physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology in attempting to answer this important question. The current trend among biologists studying the way animals age is to keep the theories in mind, but to focus their attention on dominant age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer's or cardiovascular disease. The Science of Aging tackles this fascinating subject, from natural processes to technological developments, and describes past and present research on extending the human life span. Different theories about aging and the studies of the fruit fly and housefly, which have provided a basis of knowledge in this field, are presented in a clear and concise manner. effects of aging, the use of antioxidants is discussed as another area being pursued by scientists, and possible side effects and monetary expenses are also examined. This volume presents the full story about the hopes, efforts, progress, and realities of this timeless topic.