Книги. Художественная литература. Учебники и пособия.

Renato Malcher-Lopes

The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) is the main hypothalamic center involved in the neuroendocrine control of body homeostasis and the adaptation to stress. Electrophysiological recordings and biochemical assays were used in acute hypothalamic slices from rats to demonstrate that stress-related levels of glucocorticoids rapidly trigger biosynthesis and retrograde release of endocannabinoids in the PVN by means of a G?s-cAMP-PKA-dependent mechanism. Leptin, a primary signal of nutritional state, blocks these glucocorticoid effects by triggering ob-R leptin receptor-dependent activation of phosphodiesterase 3B. Furthermore, leptin blocks glucocorticoid-induced, CB1 cannabinoid receptor-dependent inhibition of stimulatory (glutamatergic) synaptic inputs to oxytocin- and vasopressin- expressing PVN magnocellular neurons, which are involved in energy homeostasis, fluid balance, hemodynamics and the stress response. This non-genomic hormonal interaction reveals a nutritional...

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This work is a historicaccount of the production, distribution, and consumption of pornography in Great Britain from the early 19th century to the turn of the 20th century. It examines how pornography changed over time as a cultural and symbolic object i British society, and asks: What was considered pornographic? Who looked at pornography and read it? What sorts of messages did this medium transmit to both men and women? What was its thematic content, who controlled it, and how did these messages affectsexual and social dynamics? In contrast to recent ahistorical feminist assertions that pornography necessarily teaches men how to oppress women, this work views the use of pornography through the lens of historical and social change. In a careful analysis it shows the cultural complexities of the medium and links Victorian pornography to other areas such as language, science, consumerism, and politics.

Gerrit W. Heil, Bart Muys, Karin Hansen

Afforestation of former arable land is currently a common change in land use in many European countries. In addition to wood production, the new forests will provide a variety of environmental services, such as carbon sequestration or improved water quality. At the same time there may be negative impacts, such as reduced groundwater recharge. The contents of the book aims at developed techniques to estimate the environmental impacts, and guidelines and decision support systems (DSS) to enable national and international policy makers, but also forest managers, to maximize the benefits and minimize the adverse effects of afforestation. This book will describe afforestation research and shows the application of the developed decision support system. The results should be applicable throughout northwest Europe and could be extended elsewhere. This book considers three of the most important environmental issues - carbon sequestration in soils and biomass, water surplus and nitrate...

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Patrick Mcneil

The Web Designer's Idea Book includes more than 700 websites arranged thematically, so you can find inspiration for layout, color, style and more. Author Patrick McNeil has cataloged more than 20,000 sites on his website, and showcased in this book are the very best examples. Sites are organized by color, design style, type, theme, element and structure. It's easy to use and reference again and again, whether you're talking with a co-worker or discussing website design options with a client. As a handy desk reference for design layout, color and style, this book is a must-have for starting new projects.

Sharon Lamb, Lyn Mikel Brown

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Steve Jenkins

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H. Berger

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