The critically acclaimed laboratory standard for more than forty years, Methods in Enzymology is one of the most highly respected publications in the field of biochemistry. Since 1955, each volume has been eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. Now with over 400 volumes (all of them still in print), the series contains much material still relevant today—truly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of life sciences. Methods in ...

There is no subject so deeply interesting and important to rational beings as the knowledge of language, or one which presents a more direct and powerful claim upon all classes in the community; for there is no other so closely interwoven with all the affairs of human life, social, moral, political and religious. It forms a basis on which depends a vast portion of the happiness of mankind, and deserves the first attention of every philanthropist.

Small GTPases play a key role in many aspects of contemporary cell biology: control of cell growth and differentiation; regulation of cell adhesion and cell movement; the organization of the actin cytoskeleton; and the regulation of intracellular vesicular transport.This volume and its companions (Volumes 255, 256, 257, and the forthcoming 325) cover all biochemical and biological assays currently in use for analyzing the role of small GTPases in these aspects of cell biology at the molecu...

The captivating story of the religious group focused on transcending humanity and the Earth— and seeking salvation in the literal heavens on board a UFO.2015 Best Book Award from the Communal Studies AssociationIn March 1997, thirty-nine people in Rancho Santa Fe, California, ritually terminated their lives. To outsiders, it was a mass suicide. To insiders, it was a graduation. This act was the culmination...

"The Netherworld of Mendip" is a captivating exploration of the intricate cave systems and geological wonders found in the Mendip Hills of England. Authored by Ernest A. Baker and H. E. Balch, the book delves into the rich history and natural beauty of this unique landscape. It combines scientific insights with vivid descriptions, making it an essential read for both caving enthusiasts and nature lovers. The authors' passion for the subject shines through, inviting readers to appreciate th...

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book comp...

This volume brings together leading thinkers who offer reflections on the place of Western civilization in the academy, at a time when there is indifference or even antipathy toward the study of the West at most institutions of higher learning. Alternative narratives—including multiculturalism, diversity, and sustainability—have come to the fore in the stead of Western civilization. The present volume is designed to explore the roots, extent, and long-term consequences of this educational ...

This extract from the Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible provides Balch's introduction to and concise commentary on Luke. The Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible presents, in nontechnical language, the best of modern scholarship on each book of the Bible, including the Apocrypha. Reader-friendly commentary complements succinct summaries of each section of the text and will be valuable to scholars, students, and general readers.Rather than attempt a verse-by-verse analy...

Mendip - Its Swallet Caves and Rock Shelters, Second Edition provides detailed descriptions of caves and rock shelters of the Mendip Hills. The book contains photographs, surveys, and descriptions of rock caves in Mendip Hills such as Swildon's Hole, Long Wood Swallet, Eastwater Cavern, Lamb Lair, and G.B. Cave. Also included are descriptions of the caves of the Burrington District, western and eastern Mendip, and discussions on the antiquity of the Mendip caves and the distribution of the...

"Glacieres; or, Freezing Caverns" by Edwin Swift Balch is a captivating exploration of the mysterious and often treacherous world of ice caves and glaciers. The narrative delves into the natural wonders and dangers posed by these frozen landscapes, inviting readers to experience the chilling beauty and the scientific marvels of glacial formations. Balch's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling transport readers into the heart of icy realms, where adventure and discovery await those b...

A biographical narration of the late President of the United States.From his youth, college days, wartime duties, through his political life culminating in his brief presidency. With illustrations.Transcribed and edited from the 1881 printing by Jeffrey Merrow.

Following their attack on Devil’s Den, Pelagius and his friends nurse their wounds and mourn their losses. Marquis Babu is dead, but the cost was high–and an even more nefarious menace now waits in the wings....Even as the friends now stand trial for murder at the castle of King Demonicus, power-hungry soulborn Alasdar has laid claim to Babu’s lordship, and with the mysterious and sinister Green-Eyed Man, plans no less than treacherous, full-scale revolution.But when Babu’s...