One of the major challenges of modern biology and medicine consists in finding means to visualize biomolecules in their natural environment with the greatest level of accuracy, so as to gain insight into their properties and behaviour in a physiological and pathological setting. This has been achieved thanks to the design of novel imaging agents, in particular to fluorescent biosensors. Fluorescence Biosensors comprise a large set of tools which are useful for fundamental purposes as well ...

First published in 1893, this work is an instructional manual on embroidery. It discusses many aspects of decorative needlework, and contains numerous illustrations to explain the techniques involved. It is a fantastic book for anyone wishing to learn the skill and get started on some needlework creations of their own. The following passage is an extract from the work stating the author's aim: 'I have tried to show that executive skill and the desire of and feeling for beauty, realized in ...

William Morris's "The Sundering Flood" is a rich tapestry of myth and adventure that marries elements of fantasy with deep-rooted medieval influences. Set against the backdrop of an ancient world, Morris intertwines themes of longing, transformation, and the struggle for identity through lyrical prose and vibrant imagery. The narrative is punctuated by lyrical passages which reflect the author's command of language, along with an overarching sense of nostalgia that speaks to the collective...

Prayers That Get Answered, Praying the Word of God is focused, practical and follows the prayer pattern of Jesus and the early church. Jesus said, "I speak what I have seen with my Father." (John 8:38)Make these prayers a part of your daily devotion as you pray for yourself, your family, the nation, the church, for guidance and protection or salvation.Men ought always to pray and not faint.Luke 18:1The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avai...

There is a huge, bold black streak in the sky. Branches appear out of nowhere over North America, Southern Europe, and Central Africa. People who live beneath The Rift can see it. But scientists worldwide are distressed—their equipment cannot pick up any type of signal from it. The rift appears to consist of nothing. Literally. Nothing. Nada. Niente. Most people are curious but not overly concerned. The phenomenon seems to pose no danger. It is just there.Then something jolts the m...

Issue framing is the way that people, especially politicians, get other people to view a particular problem or issue. By framing the issue in a particular way, the goal is to get people to think about the issue, to believe that an action is required and, most importantly, to believe that a particular action (the one being proposed by the framer) is the right one. The use of language and imagery is an essential part of issue framing and has been an integral part of the presidency since our ...

A mysterious object threatens to destroy our solar system. The survival of humankind is at risk, but nobody takes the warning of young astrophysicist Maribel Pedreira seriously. At the same time, an exiled crew of outcasts mines for rare minerals on a lone asteroid.When other scientists finally acknowledge Pedreira's alarming discovery, it becomes clear that these outcasts are the only ones who may be able to save our world, knowing that the Hole hurtles inexorably toward ...

In "The Sundering Flood," William Morris presents a masterful blend of fantasy and medieval realism that transports readers to a mythic landscape of enchantment and moral complexity. The narrative unfolds through richly crafted prose filled with lyrical descriptions and intricate characterizations, typical of Morris's distinctive literary style. Set against a backdrop of a world divided by forces of good and evil, the story explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, echoing the med...

Is our sun behaving differently from other stars? When an amateur astronomer discovers something strange on telescopic solar pictures, an explanation must be found. Is it merely artifact? Or has he found something totally unexpected? An expert international crew is hastily assembled, a spaceship is speedily repurposed, and the foursome is sent on the ride of their lives. What challenges will they face on this spur-of-the-moment mission to our central star?What awaits all of them is...

The host of the Bible Answer Man broadcast reveals the power of Christian prayer in practice and purpose.Foreword by New York Times –bestselling author Lee StrobelHank Hanegraaff delves into the cornerstone of the Christian faith to show readers Jesus Christ's seven-fold secret of prayer. It is the beginning of a truly exhilarating expedition that could...

This volume contains two of Teresa's most popular works: The Way of Perfection and The Interior Castle.Shortly after writing The Book of Her Life for her confessor, St. Teresa wrote The Way of Perfection at the request of her nuns who were eager to learn about prayer and contemplation. Throughout this work she teaches her nuns about prayer and also teaches us.Toward the end of her life, after she had experienced both the spiritual betrothal...

Many poetic works can inspire, but few, like this one, have the power to change your life. These verses rank with the greatest mystical poetry of all time: the works of St. John of the Cross, Rumi, Kabir, Mirabai, and Omar Khayyam. In this book Paramhansa Yogananda—the great master of yoga and author of the classic Autobiography of a Yogi—shares his exquisitely beautiful thoughts and words filled with longing for the divine. Yogananda was not only a spiritual master, but a master poet, who...