Principles of Medical Biochemistry / by Meisenberg, Gerhard

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to biomolecules -- Introduction to protein structure -- Oxygen-binding proteins : hemoglobin and myoglobin -- Enzymatic reactions -- Coenzymes -- DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis -- The human genome -- Protein targeting and proteostasis -- Introduction to genetic diseases -- Viruses -- DNA technology -- Biological membranes -- The cytoskeleton -- The extracellular matrix -- Extracellular messengers -- Intracellular messengers -- Plasma proteins -- Defense mechanisms -- Cellular growth control and cancer -- Digestive enzymes -- Introduction to metabolic pathways -- Glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation -- Oxygen deficiency and oxygen toxicity -- Carbohydrate metabolism -- The metabolism of fatty acids and triglycerides -- The metabolism of membrane lipids -- Lipid transport -- Amino acid metabolism -- Metabolism of iron and heme -- The metabolism of purines and pyrimidines -- Micronutrients -- Integration of metabolism.…”
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International encyclopaedia of laws : Uganda / by Twinomugisha, Ben Kiromba

Table of Contents: “…Codex volumes : Bio-ethics (general) -- Human genome/cloning/human reproduction -- Removal and use of organs, cells and tissues -- Medical research on human beings -- Mental illness and psychiatry -- End of life -- The medical profession and the health care system -- Patients' rights.…”
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Constitutional and administrative law : text with materials. by Pollard, David, 1939 March 23-

Table of Contents: “…Constitutional and administrative law : nature, sources and history -- Constitutional law and constitutional principles -- The royal prerogative -- The cabinet : ministers and their responsibilities -- Parliament : composition and privileges -- Parliament : procedures and functions -- The United Kingdom and the European Community and Union -- The parliamentary commissioner for administration -- The availability of judicial review -- Grounds for judicial review -- Public order -- Police powers -- European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and the Human Rights Act 1998.…”
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Genetics : analysis of genes and genomes / by Hartl, Daniel L., Cochrane, Bruce

Table of Contents: “…Genes, genomes and genetic analysis -- DNA structure and genetic variation -- Transmission genetics : the principle of segregation -- The chromosomal basis of inheritance -- Genetic linkage and chromosome mapping -- Human karyotypes and chromosome behavior -- The genetics of complex characters -- Genetics of the bacteria and their viruses -- Molecular organization of chromosomes and genomes -- DNA replication and sequencing -- Mutation, repair, and recombination -- Molecular biology of gene expression -- Molecular mechanisms of gene regulation -- Manipulating genes and genomes -- Genetic control of development -- The genetics of cancer -- Extranuclear inheritance -- Genetics of populations -- Human evolution.…”
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African Economic Development / by Langdon, Steven

Table of Contents: “…Introduction: Africa in changing perspective -- Section A: Analysing the African experience -- Dimensions of development : geography, ecology, history -- Concepts of African economic development : growth, structural change, poverty and gender -- Development theories, political economy and governance -- Economic institutions and planning for development -- Section B: Human resources in Africa -- Demography -- Income distribution and human needs -- Human development : education and health -- Labour and livelihoods, formal and informal -- Urbanization, migration and regional change -- Section C: Sustaining African economic development -- Environment and climate change -- Agriculture and rural development -- Natural resources and African development -- The industrial sector -- Infrastructure, communications, services and tourism -- Macroeconomic management, debt and structural adjustment plans -- Section D: Africa and the international economy -- Trade and economic development -- Multinational corporations and foreign direct investment -- Development assistance : the African record -- The changing role of China in Africa -- International migration.…”
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Virology : an illustrated colour text / by Korsman, Stephen N. J.

Table of Contents: “…Viruses -- Virus infection and viral disease -- Principles of viral diagnosis -- Prevention and treatment of viral infections -- Specific viruses -- Human parvovirus -- Viral diseases and clinical scenarios.…”
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Graham Greene : a life in letters / by Greene, Graham, 1904-1991

Table of Contents: “…The early years -- The man within -- The power and the glory -- The heart of the matter -- The end of the affair -- A burnt-out case -- The comedians -- The honorary consul -- The human factor -- The last word.…”
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The Future of Freedom : illiberal democracy at home and abroad / by Zakaria, Fareed

Table of Contents: “…The democratic age -- A brief history of human liberty -- The twisted path -- Illiberal democracy -- The Islamic exception -- Too much of a good thing -- The death of authority -- The way out.…”
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Psychology Course Companion / by Crane, John, 1966-

Table of Contents: “…Research in psychology-- Biological level of analysis -- Cognitive level of analysis -- Sociocultural level of analysis -- Abnormal psychology -- Developmental psychology -- Health psychology --Human relationships -- Sport psychology -- Qualitative research.…”
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African Archaeology / by Phillipson, D. W.

Table of Contents: “…The emergence of humankind in Africa -- The consolidation of basic human culture -- Regional diversification and specialisation -- The beginnings of permanent settlement -- Early farmers -- Iron-using peoples before AD 1000 -- The second millennium AD in sub-Saharan Africa.…”
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Mosby's Medical dictionary /

Table of Contents: “…Color atlas of human anatomy -- Skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Circulatory system -- Endocrine system -- Lymphatic system -- Nervous system -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Reproductive system -- Urinary system -- Special senses -- Vocabulary.…”
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Microbiology / by Prescott, Lansing M.

Table of Contents: “…The history and scope of microbiology -- The study of microbial structure: microscopy and specimen preparation -- Procaryotic cell structure and function -- Eucaryotic cell structure and function -- Microbial nutrition -- Microbial growth -- Control of microorganisms by physical and chemical agents -- Metabolism: energy, enzymes, and regulation -- Metabolism: energy release and conservation -- Metabolism: the use of energy in biosynthesis -- Genes: structure, replication, and mutation -- Genes: expression and regulation -- Microbial recombination and plasmids -- Recombinant DNA technology -- Microbial Genomics -- The viruses: introduction and general characteristics -- The viruses: bacteriophages -- The viruses: viruses of eucaryotes -- Microbial taxonomy -- The archaea -- Bacteria: the deinococci and nonproteobacteria gram negatives -- Bacteria: the proteobacteria -- Bacteria: the Low G 1 C gram positives -- Bacteria: the High G 1 C gram positivies -- The fungi (eumycota), slime molds, and water molds -- The algae -- The protozoa -- Microorganism interactions and microbial ecology -- Microorganisms in aquatic environments -- Microorganisms in terrestrial environments -- Normal microbiota and nonspecific host resistance -- Specific immunity -- Medical immunology -- Pathogenicity of microorganisms -- Antimicrobial chemotherapy -- Clinical microbiology -- The epidemiology of infectious disease -- Human diseases caused by viruses -- Human diseases caused by bacteria -- Human diseases causedd by fungi and protozoa -- Microbiology of food -- Industrial microbiology and biotechnology.…”
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Africa's Lakes : atlas of our changing environment /

Table of Contents: “…People and lakes. Human influences on Africa's lakes: Population ; Mainstreaming culture and tradition in the management of Africa's lakes ; Human health, water for health, taking charge ; Recreation and tourism ; Fishing ; Water withdrawal and irrigation ; Aquatic biodiversity and habitats ; Transboundary lakes and water resources issues -- Impacts on Africa's lakes. …”
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The Public Administration Profession : policy, management, and ethics / by Chilton, Bradley Stuart

Table of Contents: “…The public interests -- Virtue of public administrators -- Utility in democratic policymaking -- Duty to the constitution and laws -- Federalism, states, communities & honesty -- Public organizations management & loyalty -- Human resources management & diversity -- Public financial management & corruption -- Nonprofits & faith-based organizations.…”
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Modern Labour Economics / by Sloane, Peter J.

Table of Contents: “…Labour force participation -- The labour supply curve -- Investment in human capital -- Changing jobs : the economics of job search -- The demand for labour -- Extensions of labour demand : mismatches in the labour market -- Trade unions -- Bargaining and conflict -- The structure of labour markets -- Wage incentives -- Labour market policy.…”
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Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness / by Waugh, Anne, Grant, Allison (Allison Wynn), 1961-

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to the human body -- Introduction to the chemistry of life -- The cells, tissues and organisation of the body -- The blood -- The cardiovascular system -- The lymphatic system -- The nervous system -- The special senses -- The endocrine system -- The respiratory system -- Introduction to nutrition -- The digestive system -- The urinary system -- The skin -- Resistance and immunity -- The musculoskeletal system -- Introduction to genetics -- The reproductive systems.…”
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Black's law dictionary /

Table of Contents: “…Preface to the eleventh edition -- Acknowledgments -- Preface to the seventh edition -- Guide to the dictionary -- List of abbreviations -- Dictionary: -- Appendixes: -- Legal maxims -- The Declaration of independence -- The Constitution of the United States of America -- Universal Declaration of Human Rights -- Members of the United States Supreme Court -- Federal circuits map -- British regnal years -- Bibliography of books cited.…”
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Cases and materials on criminal law / by Dine, Janet

Table of Contents: “…Crime, punishment and human rights -- The conduct component of crime : Actus Reus -- The mental component of crime : Mens Rea -- Homicide -- Non-fatal offences against the person -- Sexual offences -- Property offences -- Fraud and making-off without payment -- The principle of capacity -- Defences -- European criminal law -- Encouragement, assistance, conspiracy and attempt -- Parties to crime.…”
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