Title:
Somalia, the new Barbary? piracy and Islam in the Horn of Africa / Martin N. Murphy.
Author:
Murphy, Martin N.
ebrary, Inc.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Somalia: a failed state? -- 3. Somali piracy: 1989-2006 -- 4. Piracy and fishing -- 5.The principal piracy groups: 1996-2006 -- 6. The attack on the Seabourn Spirit and its consequences -- 7. A clan-based society -- 8. The Barre dictatorship and its aftermath -- 9. The rise and fall of the TNG and the rise of the TFG -- 10. Economic motivation for turmoil -- 11. Puntland: the piracy sanctuary -- 12. Somalia: without a government but not ungoverned -- 13. The growth of political Islam -- 14. The link to terrorism -- 15. The rise of the Islamic Courts Union -- 16. The ICU come to power -- 17. The ICU's fall -- 18. The return of the pirate gangs -- 19. The consequences of reward -- 20. Why piracy became so virulent: the political dimension -- 21. Why piracy became so profitable: the organizational dimension -- 22. Legal measures -- 23. The naval response -- 24. Somali piracy and terrorism -- 25. The further fall of a fallen state -- 26. Al-Shabaab and the growth of Islamism in southern Somalia -- 27. Somalia and Barbary -- 28. Conclusions.
Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Publisher:
Columbia University Press,
Publication Place:
New York :
ISBN:
9780231701549 (alk. paper)
0231701543 (alk. paper)
9780231800501 (e-ISBN)
0231800509 (e-ISBN)
9780231800501 (e-book)
Subject:
Maritime terrorism -- Somalia.
Piracy -- Somalia.
Hijacking of ships -- Somalia.
Failed states -- Somalia.
Islam and state -- Somalia.
Islamic fundamentalism -- Somalia.
Somalia -- Politics and government -- 1991-
Electronic books.
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. Somalia: a failed state? -- 3. Somali piracy: 1989-2006 -- 4. Piracy and fishing -- 5.The principal piracy groups: 1996-2006 -- 6. The attack on the Seabourn Spirit and its consequences -- 7. A clan-based society -- 8. The Barre dictatorship and its aftermath -- 9. The rise and fall of the TNG and the rise of the TFG -- 10. Economic motivation for turmoil -- 11. Puntland: the piracy sanctuary -- 12. Somalia: without a government but not ungoverned -- 13. The growth of political Islam -- 14. The link to terrorism -- 15. The rise of the Islamic Courts Union -- 16. The ICU come to power -- 17. The ICU's fall -- 18. The return of the pirate gangs -- 19. The consequences of reward -- 20. Why piracy became so virulent: the political dimension -- 21. Why piracy became so profitable: the organizational dimension -- 22. Legal measures -- 23. The naval response -- 24. Somali piracy and terrorism -- 25. The further fall of a fallen state -- 26. Al-Shabaab and the growth of Islamism in southern Somalia -- 27. Somalia and Barbary -- 28. Conclusions.
Physical Description:
xiii, 277 p. : map.
Electronic Location:
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/excellence/Doc?id=10480417
Publication Date:
c2011.
Title:
Somatic Embryogenesis: Fundamental Aspects and Applications edited by Víctor M Loyola-Vargas, Neftalí Ochoa-Alejo.
Author:
Loyola-Vargas, Víctor M. editor.
Ochoa-Alejo, Neftalí. editor.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Somatic Embryogenesis. An Overview -- The History of Somatic Embryogenesis -- The Many Ways of Somatic Embryo Initiation -- Transcriptome Profile of Somatic Embryogenesis -- Transcription Factors in the Regulation of Somatic Embryogenesis -- Epigenetic Advances in Somatic Embryogenesis in Sequenced Genome Crops -- The Current Status of Proteomic Studies in Somatic Embryogenesis -- Plant Fidelity in Somatic Embryogenesis-Regenerated Plants -- The Relationship Between Stress and Somatic Embryogenesis -- The role of the auxins during somatic embryogenesis -- Somatic embryogenesis in Arabidopsis -- Maize Somatic Embryogenesis: Agronomic Features for Improving Crop Productivity -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Capsicum spp. -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Coffea spp. -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Agave spp. -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Agave: an overview -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Cocos nucifera L. -- Somatic embryogenesis for more effective breeding and deployment of improved varieties in Pinus spp.: bottlenecks and recent advances -- Direct and indirect somatic embryogenesis in mango ginger (Curcuma amada Roxb.) -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Banana, Musa ssp. -- Somatic embryogenesis in Jatropha curcas -- The Uses of Somatic Embryogenesis for Genetic Transformation -- Somatic embryogenesis in Temporary Immersion Bioreactors -- Application of Somatic Embryogenesis to Secondary Metabolite-Producing Plants -- Histology and Histochemistry of Somatic Embryogenesis -- Laser Assisted Microdissection to Study Global Transcriptional Changes During Plant Embryogenesis.
This book discusses basic and applied aspects of somatic embryogenesis, one of the most powerful tools in plant biotechnology. It is divided into three parts; Part I includes topics such as the history of this research field, how differentiated plant cells can (re)acquire totipotency, molecular features, as well as the epigenetics and proteomics of somatic embryogenesis. Part II covers the somatic embryogenesis of different crops, such as Agave spp. maize, Cocos nucifera, Bixa orellana, Capsicum spp., Coffea spp., Musa spp., Pinus spp., and Arabidopsis thaliana. Various applications, like scale-up propagation and genetic engineering are discussed in detail in Part III. The book will appeal to plant scientists, plant breeders and experts working in industry. .
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
Cham :
ISBN:
9783319337050
Subject:
Life sciences.
Agriculture.
Cell culture.
Plant anatomy.
Plant development.
Plant physiology.
Plant breeding.
Life sciences.
Plant physiology.
Plant Breeding/Biotechnology.
Agriculture.
Plant Anatomy/Development.
Cell culture.
Contents:
Somatic Embryogenesis. An Overview -- The History of Somatic Embryogenesis -- The Many Ways of Somatic Embryo Initiation -- Transcriptome Profile of Somatic Embryogenesis -- Transcription Factors in the Regulation of Somatic Embryogenesis -- Epigenetic Advances in Somatic Embryogenesis in Sequenced Genome Crops -- The Current Status of Proteomic Studies in Somatic Embryogenesis -- Plant Fidelity in Somatic Embryogenesis-Regenerated Plants -- The Relationship Between Stress and Somatic Embryogenesis -- The role of the auxins during somatic embryogenesis -- Somatic embryogenesis in Arabidopsis -- Maize Somatic Embryogenesis: Agronomic Features for Improving Crop Productivity -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Capsicum spp. -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Coffea spp. -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Agave spp. -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Agave: an overview -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Cocos nucifera L. -- Somatic embryogenesis for more effective breeding and deployment of improved varieties in Pinus spp.: bottlenecks and recent advances -- Direct and indirect somatic embryogenesis in mango ginger (Curcuma amada Roxb.) -- Somatic Embryogenesis in Banana, Musa ssp. -- Somatic embryogenesis in Jatropha curcas -- The Uses of Somatic Embryogenesis for Genetic Transformation -- Somatic embryogenesis in Temporary Immersion Bioreactors -- Application of Somatic Embryogenesis to Secondary Metabolite-Producing Plants -- Histology and Histochemistry of Somatic Embryogenesis -- Laser Assisted Microdissection to Study Global Transcriptional Changes During Plant Embryogenesis.
Physical Description:
VIII, 506 p. 61 illus., 50 illus. in color. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33705-0
Publication Date:
2016.
Title:
Somatic Embryogenesis in Ornamentals and Its Applications edited by A. Mujib.
Author:
Mujib, A. editor.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
1. Application of cryogenic technologies and somatic embryogenesis in the storage and protection of valuable genetic resources of ornamental plants -- 2. Somatic embryogenesis in Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii Parl.) -- 3. Somatic embryogenesis in Sawara cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera Sieb. et Zucc.) -- 4. Optimizing factors affecting somatic embryogenesis in Cineraria -- 5. Advances in proteomics of somatic embryogenesis -- 6. Somatic embryogenesis in Camellia japonica L.: Challenges and future prospects -- 7. Somatic Embryogenesis and Genetic Transformation of Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) -- 8. Cryopreservation of Somatic Embryos of Ornamental Plants -- 9. Role of SERK during Somatic Embryogenesis and its Interaction with Brassinosteroids -- 10. Somatic embryogenesis, cryopreservation and in vitro mutagenesis in Cyclamen -- 11. Somatic embryogenesis and Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation in Rosa species -- 12. Embryogenesis in ornamental monocots: Plant growth regulators as signaling element -- 13. Somatic embryogenesis and genetic transformation in Cupressaceae trees -- 14. Somatic embryogenesis: the molecular network regulating embryo formation -- 15. Advances in somatic embryogenesis of palm trees (Arecaceae): fundamentals and review of protocols -- 16. Effects of plant growth regulator, auxin polar transport inhibitors on somatic embryogenesis and CmSERK gene expression in Cattleya maxima (Lindl.).
Somatic embryogenesis (SE) is a unique process by means of which a vegetative/somatic plant cell transforms into an embryo. This in vitro embryogeny has immense fundamental and practical applications. The SE process is complex and is controlled by a variety of external and internal triggers. This book compiles the latest advances in embryogenesis research on ornamentals and discusses the importance of embryogenic cultures/tissues in raising transgenic crops. The technique of cryopreservation in the protection of ornamental genetic resources is discussed using embryogenic culture/embryo as the tissue of choice, and the respective roles of the genotype, plant growth regulator, environment and other regulating factors in embryogenesis are discussed. The book also focuses on comparative biochemical and physiological differences during the acquisition and development of embryos. The importance of plant proteome and functional genomics as a source of markers is highlighted, and special attention is paid to genes / gene homologues (SERC) in characterizing embryogenesis. Lastly, the book examines the involvement of auxin polar transport and other molecular networks regulating gene expression.
Publisher:
Springer India : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
New Delhi :
ISBN:
9788132226833
Subject:
Life sciences.
Plant ecology.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY.
Ecology.
FORESTRY.
Plant breeding.
Life sciences.
Plant Breeding/Biotechnology.
Plant ecology.
Conservation Biology/Ecology.
Forestry.
Edition:
1st ed. 2016.
Contents:
1. Application of cryogenic technologies and somatic embryogenesis in the storage and protection of valuable genetic resources of ornamental plants -- 2. Somatic embryogenesis in Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii Parl.) -- 3. Somatic embryogenesis in Sawara cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera Sieb. et Zucc.) -- 4. Optimizing factors affecting somatic embryogenesis in Cineraria -- 5. Advances in proteomics of somatic embryogenesis -- 6. Somatic embryogenesis in Camellia japonica L.: Challenges and future prospects -- 7. Somatic Embryogenesis and Genetic Transformation of Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) -- 8. Cryopreservation of Somatic Embryos of Ornamental Plants -- 9. Role of SERK during Somatic Embryogenesis and its Interaction with Brassinosteroids -- 10. Somatic embryogenesis, cryopreservation and in vitro mutagenesis in Cyclamen -- 11. Somatic embryogenesis and Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation in Rosa species -- 12. Embryogenesis in ornamental monocots: Plant growth regulators as signaling element -- 13. Somatic embryogenesis and genetic transformation in Cupressaceae trees -- 14. Somatic embryogenesis: the molecular network regulating embryo formation -- 15. Advances in somatic embryogenesis of palm trees (Arecaceae): fundamentals and review of protocols -- 16. Effects of plant growth regulator, auxin polar transport inhibitors on somatic embryogenesis and CmSERK gene expression in Cattleya maxima (Lindl.).
Physical Description:
VIII, 267 p. 54 illus., 9 illus. in color. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2683-3
Publication Date:
2016.
Title:
Somatic Genome Manipulation Advances, Methods, and Applications / edited by Xiu-Qing Li, Danielle J. Donnelly, Thomas G. Jensen.
Author:
Li, Xiu-Qing. editor.
Donnelly, Danielle J. editor.
Jensen, Thomas G. editor.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Drug and Gene Electrotransfer in Cancer Therapy -- Targeted Porcine Genome Engineering with TALENs -- Somatic Gene Therapy using Viral Vectors: theoretical and clinical implications in relation to treatment of genetic conditions in humans -- Nonviral Gene Therapy – The Challenge of Mobilizing DNA -- Human Stromal Stem Cell Therapy Using Gene Modified Cells -- Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer and the Creation of Transgenic Large Animal Models -- Apomixis: The Asexual Formation of Seed -- Somatic Embryogenesis for Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Improvement -- Brassica Ogu-INRA Cytoplasmic Male Sterility: An Example of Successful Plant Somatic Fusion for Hybrid Seed Production -- Protoplast Technology in Genome Manipulation of Potato Through Somatic Cell Fusion -- Strategic RNA Silencing for Plant Viral Resistance -- Targeted Gene Mutation in Plants -- Mitochondrial Genetic Manipulation -- Laboratory Methods for Investigating Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Genomes and Transcriptome -- Bioinformatic approaches for analysis of gene direction, chromosome base composition, mRNA polyadenylation, and protein network.
This book brings together previously fragmented information on new technologies in somatic genome manipulation. These technologies are developing quickly across a broad range of disciplines affecting humans and animals, plants, and microorganisms. This book represents the first attempt to assemble updated reviews, detailed protocols, and far-reaching applications in somatic genome manipulation. The chapters are written by experts on the topic with ready-to-use protocols that were originally developed or adapted from the literature in their laboratories.
Publisher:
Springer New York : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
New York, NY :
ISBN:
9781493923892
Subject:
Life sciences.
Microbial genetics.
Microbial genomics.
Plant breeding.
Animal genetics.
Life sciences.
Plant Breeding/Biotechnology.
Animal Genetics and Genomics.
Microbial Genetics and Genomics.
Contents:
Drug and Gene Electrotransfer in Cancer Therapy -- Targeted Porcine Genome Engineering with TALENs -- Somatic Gene Therapy using Viral Vectors: theoretical and clinical implications in relation to treatment of genetic conditions in humans -- Nonviral Gene Therapy – The Challenge of Mobilizing DNA -- Human Stromal Stem Cell Therapy Using Gene Modified Cells -- Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer and the Creation of Transgenic Large Animal Models -- Apomixis: The Asexual Formation of Seed -- Somatic Embryogenesis for Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Improvement -- Brassica Ogu-INRA Cytoplasmic Male Sterility: An Example of Successful Plant Somatic Fusion for Hybrid Seed Production -- Protoplast Technology in Genome Manipulation of Potato Through Somatic Cell Fusion -- Strategic RNA Silencing for Plant Viral Resistance -- Targeted Gene Mutation in Plants -- Mitochondrial Genetic Manipulation -- Laboratory Methods for Investigating Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Genomes and Transcriptome -- Bioinformatic approaches for analysis of gene direction, chromosome base composition, mRNA polyadenylation, and protein network.
Physical Description:
XVIII, 375 p. 51 illus., 41 illus. in color. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2389-2
Publication Date:
2015.
Title:
Somatization and Psychosomatic Symptoms edited by Kyung Bong Koh.
Author:
Koh, Kyung Bong. editor.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Part I Basic Understanding for Somatization -- Chapter 1 Identity of Somatoform Disorders: Comparison with Depressive Disorders and Anxiety Disorders -- Part II Theoretical Approaches to Mind and Body -- Chapter 2 Toward a Philosophy of Life to Underpin Personhood in Medicine -- Part III Biopsychosociocultural Mechanisms in Psychosomatic Medicine -- Chapter 3 Genes, Memes, Culture, and Psychosomatic Medicine: An Integrative Model.-Chapter 4 Alexithymia and Somatic Symptoms -- Chapter 5 Culture and Somatic Symptoms: Hwa-byung, A Culture-Related Anger Syndrome -- Chapter 6 Molecular Mechanism of Sleep-Wake Regulation: from Basic to Translational Research -- Part IV Practical Approaches to Patients and Family -- Chapter 7 Psychosomatic Approach to Clinical Practice -- Chapter 8 Emotional Intelligence, Alexithymia and the Doctor-Patient Relationship -- Chapter 9 Effective Approach to Somatization Assessment and Management.-Chapter 10 Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Psychosomatic Medicine -- Chapter 11 Family Assessment and Intervention for Physicians -- Part V Specific Psychosomatic Symptoms -- Chapter 12 Pain, Depression and Anxiety: a Common Language of Human Suffering -- Chapter 13 Psychosomatic Aspects of Fibromyalgia -- Chapter 14 A Psychosomatic Approach to the Treatment of the Difficult Chronic Pain Patient -- Part VI Specific Psychosomatic Disorders -- Chapter 15 Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy: Mechanism and Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 16 Poststroke Depression: Mechanisms and Management.-Chapter 17 Cancer in a Psychosomatic Perspective -- Chapter 18 Psychosocial Aspects of Breast Cancer: Focus on Interventions -- Part VII Specific Therapeutic Interventions and Biological Effects of Interventions -- Chapter 19. Motivational Interviewing in Psychosomatic Medicine -- Chapter 20 Wisdom and Wisdom Psychotherapy in Coping with Stress -- Chapter 21 Current Advances in the Psychopharmacology of Psychosomatic Medicine -- Chapter 22 Emotion, Interventions and Immunity. .
In these uncertain and disquieting times, clients presenting with stress problems are on the rise. Common, too, are those pains that refuse to go away--stomachaches, chest pains, and headaches that fall through the diagnostic cracks and resist appropriate interventions. Somatization and Psychosomatic Symptoms brings theoretical clarity and frontline expertise to these challenging cases, offering integrative approaches and clinical tools. This comprehensive reference addresses not only the assessment and treatment of chronic physical complaints but also explores the mechanisms that underlie them, expanding on current perspectives to create a biopsychosociocultural lens for practice. Specific symptoms and disorders are examined in depth, including stress-induced cardiomyopathy, post-stroke depression, and fibromyalgic pain. On the practice side, chapters review a gamut of interventions (from relaxation and mindfulness to systems and cognitive-behavioral), the therapeutic relationship, and the latest findings from psychopharmacology. Included in the coverage: A comparison of somatoform disorders with depressive and anxiety disorders. Genes, memes, culture, and psychosomatic medicine: an integrative model. Complementary and alternative treatment in psychosomatic medicine. Pain, depression, and anxiety: a common language of suffering. Motivational interviewing in psychosomatic medicine. Cancer: a psychosomatic perspective. With its innovative takes on mind-body medicine, Somatization and Psychosomatic Symptoms will enhance the work of a wide range of professionals, among them psychiatrists, physicians, health and clinical psychologists, and rehabilitative medicine specialists.
Publisher:
Springer New York : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
New York, NY :
ISBN:
9781461471196
Subject:
Philosophy (General).
Psychiatry.
Rehabilitation.
Psychology, Clinical.
Psychology.
Health Psychology.
Psychiatry.
Rehabilitation Medicine.
Clinical psychology.
Contents:
Part I Basic Understanding for Somatization -- Chapter 1 Identity of Somatoform Disorders: Comparison with Depressive Disorders and Anxiety Disorders -- Part II Theoretical Approaches to Mind and Body -- Chapter 2 Toward a Philosophy of Life to Underpin Personhood in Medicine -- Part III Biopsychosociocultural Mechanisms in Psychosomatic Medicine -- Chapter 3 Genes, Memes, Culture, and Psychosomatic Medicine: An Integrative Model.-Chapter 4 Alexithymia and Somatic Symptoms -- Chapter 5 Culture and Somatic Symptoms: Hwa-byung, A Culture-Related Anger Syndrome -- Chapter 6 Molecular Mechanism of Sleep-Wake Regulation: from Basic to Translational Research -- Part IV Practical Approaches to Patients and Family -- Chapter 7 Psychosomatic Approach to Clinical Practice -- Chapter 8 Emotional Intelligence, Alexithymia and the Doctor-Patient Relationship -- Chapter 9 Effective Approach to Somatization Assessment and Management.-Chapter 10 Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Psychosomatic Medicine -- Chapter 11 Family Assessment and Intervention for Physicians -- Part V Specific Psychosomatic Symptoms -- Chapter 12 Pain, Depression and Anxiety: a Common Language of Human Suffering -- Chapter 13 Psychosomatic Aspects of Fibromyalgia -- Chapter 14 A Psychosomatic Approach to the Treatment of the Difficult Chronic Pain Patient -- Part VI Specific Psychosomatic Disorders -- Chapter 15 Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy: Mechanism and Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 16 Poststroke Depression: Mechanisms and Management.-Chapter 17 Cancer in a Psychosomatic Perspective -- Chapter 18 Psychosocial Aspects of Breast Cancer: Focus on Interventions -- Part VII Specific Therapeutic Interventions and Biological Effects of Interventions -- Chapter 19. Motivational Interviewing in Psychosomatic Medicine -- Chapter 20 Wisdom and Wisdom Psychotherapy in Coping with Stress -- Chapter 21 Current Advances in the Psychopharmacology of Psychosomatic Medicine -- Chapter 22 Emotion, Interventions and Immunity. .
Physical Description:
XIV, 323 p. 29 illus. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7119-6
Publication Date:
2013.
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