Books published by publisher Hope Academic Press

The first book entirely devoted to this topic, Ecosystem Engineers begins with the history of the concept, presenting opposing definitions of ecosystem engineeing. These varied definitions advance the debate and move past trivial difficulties to crystallize key issues such as the value of process-based vs. outcome-based. Authors include case studies spanning a wide spectrum of species and habitats, including above and below-ground, aquatic and terrestrial, and extant and paleontological examples. These studies enable readers to understand how the categorization of species as ecosystem engineers allows scientists to forge new explanatory generalizations. Key for all ecologists and environmentalists, this book ultimately illustrates how to inform and manage natural resources.The only consolidated treatment availableProvides definitions, case studies, and examples of ecological modelsDiscusses how ecosystem engineering can inform and improve the management of natural resourcesIncludes contributions from Clive Jones, the leading figure in the development of the ecosystem engineer concept, and many other eminent ecologists, such as Alan Hastings

The field of genetics is rapidly evolving, and new medical breakthroughs are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of genetics. Advances in Genetics continually publishes important reviews of the broadest interest to geneticists and their colleagues in affiliated disciplines. Includes methods for testing with ethical, legal, and social implicationsCritically analyzes future directionsWritten and edited by recognized leaders in the field

The field of genetics is rapidly evolving, and new medical breakthroughs are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of genetics. Advances in Genetics continually publishes important reviews of the broadest interest to geneticists and their colleagues in affiliated disciplines. Includes methods for testing with ethical, legal, and social implicationsCritically analyzes future directionsWritten and edited by recognized leaders in the field

Dr. James Schaller is the author of fourteen books. He is a highly creative therapist and physician, who cures and comforts children from all over the world. His message to children is that they are never alone. God is alive and close and has a special plan for them. "Dr. J." knows and loves children. His care includes many medical solutions to help children--inventing a "cure" for a rare blood cancer, and creating transdermal creams for the painless treatment of fever, nausea, joint damage, diarrhea, panic attacks, and infections. Dr. Schaller works to heal child behavior problems as well, including through, When You Are Losing Your Mind Over Your Child: 100 Real Solutions! Dr. Schaller is a specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry. He is published in many top journals in pediatrics, neurology, psychology and medicine. His writings have been translated into multiples languages. "Dr. J" also knows that without silliness and laughter, children are bored. He will do almost anything to make a child laugh, and thinks nothing of dancing or singing in his office, to the delight of young children. "What music is more lovely than hearing your child laugh?" he asks parents. Visit www.personalconsult.com where millions have read his helpful ideas. Dr. Schaller resides with his wife and children in Florida. Want a story that comforts your child? Looking for a story that makes your child feel loved? Do you want to hear your child laugh? A very powerful and deeply moving story of a child who finds two amazing new friends through a simple prayer and kindness.

Child psychiatrist, prolific author and theologian James Schaller has published yet another book to heal and comfort a child's heart. This highly useful story is for children who have lost a pet to death -- particularly the loss of a dog. The playful, joyous and comforting master illustrations by Jamie Joyce, are fused with a very hopeful story, to create a book of healing and comfort for those children with deceased pets.

Modern Applications of Plant Biotechnology in Pharmaceutical Sciences explores advanced techniques in plant biotechnology, their applications to pharmaceutical sciences, and how these methods can lead to more effective, safe, and affordable drugs. The book covers modern approaches in a practical, step-by-step manner, and includes illustrations, examples, and case studies to enhance understanding. Key topics include plant-made pharmaceuticals, classical and non-classical techniques for secondary metabolite production in plant cell culture and their relevance to pharmaceutical science, edible vaccines, novel delivery systems for plant-based products, international industry regulatory guidelines, and more. Readers will find the book to be a comprehensive and valuable resource for the study of modern plant biotechnology approaches and their pharmaceutical applications.

Medical Imaging has become one of the most important visualization and interpretation methods in biology and medecine over the past decade. This time has witnessed a tremendous development of new, powerful instruments for detecting, storing, transmitting, analyzing, and displaying medical images. This has led to a huge growth in the application of digital processing techniques for solving medical problems. Design, implementation, and validation of complex medical systems requires a tight interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians and engineers because poor image quality leads to problematic feature extraction, analysis, and recognition in medical application. Therefore, much of the research done today is geared towards improvement of imperfect image material. This important book by academic authority Anke Meyer-Baese compiles, organizes and explains a complete range of proven and cutting-edge methods, which are playing a leading role in the improvement of image quality, analysis and interpretation in modern medical imaging. These methods offer fresh tools of hope for physicians investigating a vast number of medical problems for which classical methods prove insufficient.*Essential tool for serious students and professionals working with Medical Imaging

Cytometry is one of the most rapidly growing methodologies available for basic cell and molecular biology, cytogenetics, immunology, oncology, environmental sciences and also various fields of clinical medicine. This new edition, split into 2 Parts, is an almost completely new book, with nearly all of the chapters devoted to new topics. Like the previous volumes on cytometry published as part of the Methods in Cell Biology series, it provides a comprehensive description of particular cytometric methods and reviews their applications. Chapters present the theoretical foundations of the described methods, their applicability in experimental laboratory and clinical settings, and describes common traps and pitfalls such as problems with data interpretation, comparison with alternative assays, and choosing the optimal assay.Comprehensive presentation of cytometric methods covering theoretical applications, applicability, potential pitfalls, and comparisions to alternative assaysDiscusses many new assays developed since the previous editionPresents recent developments in cytometric intrumentation/technology