History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Principles and Practice of Modern Chromatographic Methods

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Principles and Practice of Modern Chromatographic Methods
Kevin Robards , P. R. Haddad , and P. E. Jackson
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Though many separation processes are available for use in todays analytical laboratory, chromatographic methods are the most widely used. The applications of chromatography have grown explosively in the last four decades, owing to the development of new techniques and to the expanding need of scientists for better methods of separating complex mixtures. With its comprehensive, unified approach, this book will greatly assist the novice in need of a reference to chromatographic techniques, as well as the specialist suddenly faced with the need to switch from one technique to another.

Understanding Medical Coding: A Comprehensive Guide

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Understanding Medical Coding: A Comprehensive Guide
Sandra L. Johnson , and Connie McHugh
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Understanding Medical Coding contains instruction for both inpatient and outpatient coding, and links a connection to the billing/reimbursement/collections process. The book takes the user through all steps necessary to code a claim correctly, link the correct CPT and ICD-9-CM codes for reimbursement for various insurance carriers and government entities, explains adjustments and how and when to bill patients, and what to do if there is a denial or rejection. The book provides an overview of both CPT and ICD-9-CM coding, and also provides more code-specific information, concentrating on specialty coding and the levels of coding. Understanding the coding rationales increases knowledge and skill in one or more area, enhancing skills and performance for various facilities locations and departments.

Medical Coding Specialist's Exam Review Physician

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For Real?
This Book Is A Must Have For Exam Preparation
Excellent resource for the CCS-P Exam
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Lynette Olsen
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Medical Coding Specialists Exam Review Physician provides experience, tips, and essential skills necessary to take and pass both the AAPC and the AHIMA national coding exams. This resource provides readers with information on the national organizations, the types of exams given, how to prepare for each exam, tips on taking standardized tests as well as information on mentally preparing for each exam. The book also provides learners with information on employment opportunities in medical insurance coding and the professional responsibilities that can accompany this profession. Mock exams can be found both in the book and in the accompanying CD-ROM.

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For Real?.......2007-07-07

I have come across more than a few errors in this book and the CD Rom. I am wondering did I waste my money.

This Book Is A Must Have For Exam Preparation.......2007-01-19

I used "Medical Coding Specialist's Exam Review - Physician" to study for my CCS-P AHIMA exam. This book is very well organized and covers all the important points of coding, chapter by chapter. Each chapter test has answers to ALL the question - some books I used did not. I found this book was great for abstracting as it gets into the more confusing areas of medical coding in detail. There is also a CD that gives you timed Practice Exams for both CCS-P and CPC with Instant Scoring results. The book answers questions about the exam itself and tells you what to you will need to bring with you to the exam. A must have to prepare for either the AHIMA or AAPC Exams!

Pamela Conboy, CCS-P

Excellent resource for the CCS-P Exam.......2006-04-30

I used Lynette Olsen's text, "Medical Coding Specialist's Exam Review - Physician", as a study guide for preparing for the AHIMA CCS-P Exam. The text contains information on preparing for the exam as well as practice tests for both sections of the AHIMA Exam and the AAPC Exam. The practice Abstracts were very helpful and facilitated research that enabled me to be very well prepared when I sat for the Exam. I strongly recommend this resource for anyone planning on taking the AHIMA CCS-P Exam as it serves as a very effective way of focusing your study activities.

Mary Somers, RN, CCS-P

The best book for studying for the CCS-P and CPC test.......2006-04-28

This book is clear and to the point, and easy to understand. This is a MUST have book if you are studying for the CCS-P or the CPC test. Each Chapter has important information that you need to know for the tests, and then it is followed by a quiz, with answers after that. There is a CD that is included that is VERY helpful, because it has mock tests for both the CCS-P and CPC. After finishing the test then it is automatically scored and you know how well you did.

Rita Montierth CCS-P, CPC-H

Medical Coding Specialist's Exam Review: Hospital

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Use of CCS exam
A great study guide for coders!
The best Study Guide for the CCS and CPC-H exams

Medical Coding Specialist's Exam Review: Hospital
Lynette Olsen
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National coding exams are challenging and require intensive study. Medical Coding Specialist's Exam Review Hospital provides direction and valuable information to successfully pass the exams. This resource includes time-tested concepts developed over many years of working with coders who have passed the exam. This is the only book that covers both AHIMA's and AAPC's hospital-based coding examinations!

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Excellent Study Guide.......2007-05-30

This is the best product I have ever used. It is excellent to have a guide that gives you rationale for an answer.

Use of CCS exam.......2007-04-07

I have found this book to be quite informational on different aspects that will be covered on the certification exam. I continue to use it as in my studies and as a reference.

A great study guide for coders! .......2006-05-13

Medical Coding Specialist's Exam Review Hospital is a wealth of information for anyone planning on taking either one of the hospital exams. It contains challenging coding activities and explanations to the answers. It also has mock exams that really get you thinking! The book also pinpoints the importance of preparing for the exam, test taking tips, and what happens after the exam. A great book!!

Sylvia Gonzalez CCS, CCS-P

The best Study Guide for the CCS and CPC-H exams.......2006-04-28

This is a MUST have book if you are studying for the CCS or the CPC-H test. It is clear and to the point, and easy to understand. Each Chapter has invaluable information that you need to know for the tests, and then it is followed by a quiz and then the answers after that. There is a CD that is included that is VERY helpful, because it has mock tests for both the CCS and CPC-H. After finishing the test then it is automatically scored so you know how well you did and what you need to study more.

Rita Montierth CCS-P, CPC-H

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Ordinary citizen finds value
Brilliantly written.
Apparently, a healthier philosophy of science
Excellent discussion and overview

Scientific Method in Practice
Hugh G. Gauch Jr
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This book is the first synthesis of the practice and the philosophy of the scientific method. It offers scientists a deeper understanding of the underpinnings of the scientific method, thereby leading to more productive research and experimentation. It also provides a greater perspective on the rationality of the scientific approach and its role in society. Topics relevant to a variety of disciplines are treated, and clarifying figures, case studies, and chapter summaries enhance the pedagogy.

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Ordinary citizen finds value.......2007-01-25

I cannot add anything to the other reviews from a professinal point of view. I am an ordinary citizen trying to make sense of statistics.

This book cuts through the fog emminently well. The explanations of the Bayesian approach and of parsimony are excellent.

It's nice to know that we can prove something true (beyond reasonable doubt, at least) instead of having to prove things to be not true. How confusing it is to have to prove a "null hypothesis" not true so that we can have a vague double negative about the truth of our alternative hypotheses.

Brilliantly written........2005-07-07

Having lived in the author's home for two years while in New York I am biased towards this niche masterpiece. Although my interests are on opposite sides of the map in relation to this book I had the privilege to witness, first hand, the author's diligence and perseverence in putting the finishing touches on his textual opus.

In this book Mr. Gauch brings his statistical mastery with him in his endeavor to reconcile science, philosophy and religion in the public arena. In so doing he greatly enables scientists to become better at what they do by examining the foundations of the scientific method. This book is a must read for students of science and scientific professionals alike.

Apparently, a healthier philosophy of science.......2005-04-26

If you're going to conduct research tomorrow and need a "how-to" book, there might be better choices. A more accurate title could be: "A Healthier Philosophy of Science; Making Mincemeat out of Popper, Lakatos, Kuhn and Feyerabend".

I really enjoyed the book, although I'm "Math-Impaired" so I can't judge the more technical sections. Aspiring scientists should read it once, I think.

The only serious shortcoming is when he says: "Science rests on faith", p. 152, because of the bad influence of Thomas Reid. A more appropriate epistemological foundation would be "Thonnard, F.-J., Précis de philosophie, Paris, Desclée, 1950" (sorry, out of print, but I want to translate it and put it on my website, God willing).

For more info, Google my name.

Excellent discussion and overview.......2004-03-10

This book provides an excellent introduction to the theory and practice of scientific method. Basic concepts and procedures are discussed ranging from the role of experiment, probability, and statistics to the nature and structure of hypothesis and theory. Appropos of that topic, I thought I'd discuss somemore concepts related to that here. Specifically, I recently came across a discussion of the "structure of science" and how that differs from pseudoscience and non-science activities. But just exactly what does "structure" mean in regard to science?

First of all, the word 'structure' is much too general and doesn't really mean much by itself. However, if we take it to mean the actual structure and nature of theory building in a particular discipline and also the scientific method actually employed, we are getting somewhere, as even the physical sciences differ more than one might think, even in regard to something as seemingly basic as scientific methodology, and we can contrast and compare them with regard to these two requirements very easily.

But in order to determine and compare their differences, we will need a couple of basic definitions. First, what is science and what is scientific method? A good starting position is that science is a combination of at least two things--the hypothetico-deductive method combined with some sort of empirical validation. Notice I say "empirical" and not "experimental," since this will come up later. A stronger definition would require some form of experimental validation, such as what occurs in experimental physics and experimental psychology. A good basic definition of the experimental method is that it consists of systematic variation under controlled conditions in order to determine causal relationships. So a scientific discipline could be said to be one that meets these two criteria. So far so good.

The problem with this definition, although it is almost universally accepted, is that even among the physical sciences, there are interesting exceptions. For example, take the science of planetary astronomy. No-one can start and stop the planets in their orbits to make experiments, and yet no-one doubts astronomy is a science, because it can make predictions about eclipses down to the second that are valid, and yet planetary astronomy seems to lack one important aspect of science. Hence, astronomy is an empirical rather than an experimental discipline. But it's still considered a science since it produces models that make very accurate and verifiable predictions about reality, and there is no better test of a science that its ability to make accurate predictions on the basis of observations. (Also, anybody who thinks planetary astronomy isn't a real science should try picking up a textbook on something known as Lagrangian Mechanics).

This implies that a better definition of science is the ability to make and validate predictions. This is not a bad idea, and is basically the definition of a theory. There is a lot of confusion about what a theory is in science, but if you keep that one criterion in mind, you can't go far wrong. Occasionally you will see it said that theories differ from hypotheses in being more complex and broader in scope, but although this might be true sometimes, this isn't a really a true distinction between hypothesis and theory. The only real difference between a theory and a hypothesis is that a theory has been tested more times and has more experimental validation, and so greater confidence is therefore placed in it.

But getting back to the our discussion of comparative differences in theory construction and method, we run into further problems when we come to the historical sciences, which include disciplines such as historical geology, many areas of psychology, and many areas of biology. But first, we need a definition of historical versus non-historical science. A good definition is that sciences like physics and chemistry are concerned with phenomena controlled by presumably universal natural systems that are non-historical, that is, independent of the time at which they operate. However, biological organisms and even the earth itself are historical entities whose characteristics may change through time, and whose workings may depend on historical laws that are not unchangeable and invariant, as in physics. This is the difference between historical and non-historical science.

So now let's consider the situation in historical geology. Instead of the deductive prediction of future events from known, present causes, it turns the scientifc method on its head to become inductive inference of ancient causes from their historical results. Hence, historical geology doesn't appear to be a science in the usual sense, and yet nobody doubts that it is indeed a real science, because, well, basically because it works, and no-one is too worried about its rather strange logic and methology.

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At last, noted language researcher and educator Frank Smith weighs in! Using his razor-sharp analytical skills in linguistics and intimate understanding of professional teaching, Smith dismantles the shoddy science undergirding direct, intensive, and early phonics training. His book title is to be taken literally. The very reading instruction that claims to be "scientific," "research based," and "evidence based"imposed on teachers and enforced through innumerable mandated testsis founded on activities that are unspeakable and practices that are unnatural. The mandated approach to language teaching is, in fact, linguistically impossible, as Smith proves.

Developed from years of research and multiple work sessions with groups of teachers, each of Smith's essays in this book helps teachers understand the nature of thinking, learning, and reading. The essays also address the problems arising from pressure on teachers to adopt dubious practices that ignore their own judgment and experience. Smith acknowledges that reading is not the only area of education where unspeakable acts and unnatural practices abound. He devotes two essays to the teaching of mathematics and to the use of technology for good or ill in teaching.

Smith counters the pseudoscience we've seen of late with impeccable logic, clarity, and wit. When instruction is predicated on the idea that children learn complex skills by being taught parts of them that they can somehow integrate . . . when children are required to read or listen to nonsensical material and then engage in meaningless activities . . .when imagination, identification, and personal relationshipsthe soul of the classroomare given short shrift . . . the consequences are intellectually stifling, as Smith so cogently shows. At the end of his book he offers a challenge and a pleato keep the human heart of education beating no matter how heartless the environment in which we live, teach, and learn.

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Teaching phonics is good, "intensively" is bad.......2006-04-20

There are three theories to teaching phonics. Intensively, with systematic, direct instruction. "Basic Phonics" which is not intensively systematic but covers all the most important rules we all remember from first grade "when two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking," and zero phonics instruction. Some people equate "whole language" with zero phonics, but Smith shows that this is not true. In this excellent book, he stands up for Basic Phonics and against the ridiculously intensive method proposed by some. Such as Johnson (2001): "the a-e combination is pronounced with the long vowel and the final e silent (except when the final syllable is unaccented - then the vowel is pronounced with a short-i sound, as in "palace," or the combination is "are," with words such as "have" and "dance" as exceptions).

Get real and read Frank Smith. He's always right.

Condescending and sloppy science.......2005-03-17

I found Dr. Smith's book to be condescending, insulting and full of sloppy science. He criticizes the entire process of education research, yet to prove his point, refers to only his own research as valid. Dr. Smith may be a Ph.D., but he is not an educator.

Food for thought.......2004-01-07

This book provides food for thought and a different perspective on issues that many educators take for granted. The author questions the basic assumptions underlying the concept of teaching reading through phonics, providing logical and intelligent reasons for his position. He argues that systematic phonics instruction makes reading more difficult for many students. Phonics, he explains, is simply too complicated a system, pointing out that even a small vocabulary of 6,000 common English words requires over 200 rules to account for all the ways that individual letters are related to individual sounds. Thus, he says, "Being required to master phonics before one can read is the wrong intervention at the wrong time."

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Sensitivity analysis should be considered a pre-requisite for statistical model building in any scientific discipline where modelling takes place. For a non-expert, choosing the method of analysis for their model is complex, and depends on a number of factors. This book guides the non-expert through their problem in order to enable them to choose and apply the most appropriate method. It offers a review of the state-of-the-art in sensitivity analysis, and is suitable for a wide range of practitioners. It is focussed on the use of SIMLAB – a widely distributed freely-available sensitivity analysis software package developed by the authors – for solving problems in sensitivity analysis of statistical models.

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Provides an accessible overview of the current most widely used methods for sensitivity analysis.
Opens with a detailed worked example to explain the motivation behind the book.
Includes a range of examples to help illustrate the concepts discussed.
Focuses on implementation of the methods in the software SIMLAB - a freely-available sensitivity analysis software package developed by the authors.
Contains a large number of references to sources for further reading.
Authored by the leading authorities on sensitivity analysis.

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"Sensitivity analysis should be considered a pre-requisite for statistical model building in any scientific discipline where modelling takes place. For a non-expert, choosing the method of analysis for their model is complex, and depends on a number of factors. This book guides the non-expert through their problem in order to enable them to choose and apply the most appropriate method. It offers a review of the state-of-the-art in sensitivity analysis, and is suitable for a wide range of practitioners. It is focussed on the use of SIMLAB – a widely distributed freely-available sensitivity analysis software package developed by the authors – for solving problems in sensitivity analysis of statistical models.

Other key features:

Provides an accessible overview of the current most widely used methods for sensitivity analysis.
Opens with a detailed worked example to explain the motivation behind the book.
Includes a range of examples to help illustrate the concepts discussed.
Focuses on implementation of the methods in the software SIMLAB - a freely-available sensitivity analysis software package developed by the authors.
Contains a large number of references to sources for further reading.
Authored by the leading authorities on sensitivity analysis.

Electrophoresis in Practice: A Guide to Methods and Applications of DNA and Protein Separations

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Electrophoresis in Practice: A Guide to Methods and Applications of DNA and Protein Separations
Reiner Westermeier , Neil Barnes , Sonja Gronau-Czybulka , Corinna Habeck , Hubert Schach , Hanspeter Schickle , Clive Seymour , Gunter Theeling , and Peter Wiesner
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This is your "Laboratory Guide" for successful electrophoretic separations !
Organized in two parts it gives the reader a thorough presentation of the fundamentals followed by a detailed description of 15 of the most common methods currently in use. The Third Edition now includes the latest developments in 2D-electrophoresis as well as an overview of the proteome analysis methodology.

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"...The rigorous description of each method along with the extensive figures will easily allow the novice to reproduce these methods in the laboratory..." --The Analyst

"...Perhaps the most important point about the book is that all the recipes provided do actually work.... --Journal of Laboratory Medicine

"...an excellent book which we recommend greatly and which has not to be missed in any laboratory of cellular and molecular biology which respects it self!" --Cellular and Molecular Biology

"...As a comprehensive guide to the huge variety of electrophoretic methods now available, this is very good value...The superb...troubleshooting appendix almost justifies the price on ist own..." --Laboratory Equipment Digest

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Excellent hands-on book for Electrophoresis.......2000-04-13

This second edition has a wonderful overview of the use of electrophoresis of proteins and nucleic acids. Thoughtful reviews of all of the components: theory, gel compositions, instrumentation, interpretations, and trouble shooting are truly ideal for the practioner. The book is well written and provides a wonderful bibliography. The text of the book is well written and well organized. The table of contents and the index can get a practioner up to speed with clear procedure quickly. The figures are extremely helpful. This should be an excellent lab resource

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