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Autentico

Author : Rolando Beramendi
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 1250124980
Total Pages : 539 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Autentico written by Rolando Beramendi and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a true connoisseur, an introduction to the genuine flavors of Italy with 120 recipes rooted in centuries-old traditions: “Magnifico.” —Booklist From the bright notes of fresh olive oil to the hearty warmth of slow-cooked ragú, Rolando Beramendi, importer and connoisseur of the finest ingredients from Italy, has crafted a perfect guide to authentic Italian food. Unlike many Italian cookbooks, Autentico goes far beyond pasta. In a world of culinary shortcuts, adulteration, misleading labeling, and mass production of seemingly “authentic” food, this culinary archaeologist, innovator, and cooking teacher has kept centuries-old traditions alive. That’s authentic! Rolando details how to make classic dishes from Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe to Risotto in Bianco and Gran Bollito Misto as they are meant to be—not the versions that somehow became muddled as they made their way across the globe. Among the 120 recipes, you’ll find Baked Zucchini Blossoms filled with sheep’s milk ricotta; Roast Pork Belly with Wild Fennel; Savoy Cabbage Rolls made with farro and melted fontina; Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe; Risotto with Radicchio; and a Lamb Stew with ancient Spice Route flavors that have roots in the times of Marco Polo and could have been served to the de’ Medici during the Renaissance. And of course, there are dolci (desserts): Summer Fruit Caponata, Meringata with Bitter Chocolate Sauce, and a simple, moist, and succulent Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cake. Colored by the choicest ingredients from the shores of Italy and beyond, the pages of Autentico offer a rich taste of the Italy’s history, brought to life in the modern kitchen. “Great information about the basics, from deciphering important labels like DOP and IGP, to explicit instructions for the selection, use, and care of anchovies, capers, garlic, and other ingredients.”—Booklist “Rolando tantalizes us with everything from vegetable-friendly contorni to fruit-forward, rustic desserts. Autentico is bellissimo!” —David Lebovitz, author of My Paris Kitchen Includes color photos and a foreword by Ina Garten

Auténtico, Second Edition

Author : Robert Rodriguez
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1523093056
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Auténtico, Second Edition written by Robert Rodriguez and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America has an urgent need for Latino and Latina executives. This book identifies a path to uplift and amplify their representation in leadership. Latinos and Latinas will account for a third of our workforce by 2050—yet they make up only 5 percent of senior roles in corporate America. Dr. Robert Rodriguez and Andrés T. Tapia call this low percentage of Latino and Latina corporate executives today the “5 percent Shame.” Inspired by Price M. Cobbs's seminal work on the secrets of successful Black leaders, this book seeks to understand the impact on Latinos and Latinas of the external forces of conscious and unconscious biases and of the internal forces of whether to assimilate or double down on their cultural identities in their quest to get ahead. The second edition features a new foreword by Henry Cisneros, former secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as updated statistics and graphs to represent how America's career landscape for Latinos has and has not changed and how to ensure Latinos can rise to their fullest potential. Using insights from in-depth interviews with twenty highly successful boomer Latino and Latina executives and focus groups with dozens of Gen X and millennial leaders, the authors have captured lessons about how these individuals chose their career paths, addressed challenges, and seized opportunities. The discussions are interpreted through the lenses of the authors' different personal experiences as Latino leaders in corporate America and synthesized as a guide for future leaders.

Autentico

Author : Rolando Beramendi
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 1250124972
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Autentico written by Rolando Beramendi and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Foreword by Ina Garten"--From front cover.

Auténtico

Author : Robert Rodriguez
Publisher : Latinx Institute Press
ISBN 13 : 1946229571
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Auténtico written by Robert Rodriguez and published by Latinx Institute Press. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latinos are on the way to being one-third of the U.S. population by 2050. They're changing the country's talent, marketplace, and political landscapes in unprecedented ways. So why is it that there are so few Latino executives and senior leaders? It's what the authors call the "4% Shame"-the low percentage of Latino corporate executives today. Autentico: The Definitive Guide to Latino Career Success digs deep to understand the external forces of conscious and unconscious biases, and the internal forces that create tensions for many Latinos about whether to assimilate, opt out, or double down on their cultural identities in their quest to get ahead. Insights have been gleaned from in-depth interviews with twenty highly successful Latino and Latina Boomer executives, as well as from focus groups with dozens of GenX and Millennial Latinx leaders. They're synthesized and interpreted through the lenses of the authors' two very different personal experiences as Latino leaders in corporate America.

¡CONVIÉRTETE EN UN AUTÉNTICO ACUARISTA!

Author : Alejandro S.
Publisher : Alejandro S.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book ¡CONVIÉRTETE EN UN AUTÉNTICO ACUARISTA! written by Alejandro S. and published by Alejandro S.. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ▷▷ ¡Descubre el apasionante mundo de la acuariofilia con la 2.ª Edición 2023 de nuestro libro, tu guía definitiva para el cuidado de acuarios de agua dulce! Conviértete en un experto en mantener un ecosistema acuático vibrante y saludable para tus peces, plantas y otros habitantes acuáticos. Diseñada tanto para niños como para adultos, lo que la convierte en la elección perfecta para entusiastas de todas las edades. Disponible en varias opciones en Amazon:tapa blanda y tapa dura. Tambien puedes disfrutar de la comodidad de la versión Kindle. Encuentra la que mejor se adapte a tu estilo haciendo clic en "Ver todos los formatos" o visita la página del autor. Disponible en inglés: "Become a real aquarist: The complete guide to the freshwater aquarium". Descubre los secretos de tu ecosistema acuático: Este manual te brinda las bases esenciales para llevar a cabo diversos proyectos de acuarios de agua dulce: desde acuarios de agua fría y tropical hasta estanques, peceras, gambarios, acuarios comunitarios, invertebrados, plantados, pequeños anfibios y biotopos, entre otros. Los problemas comunes en los acuarios, como enfermedades en los peces, muerte de plantas o las algas, se desvanecen al seguir los consejos proporcionados en este libro. Aprenderás a dominar los factores que afectan y modifican los parámetros del agua, la clave para un ecosistema acuático excepcional. Contenido destacado del libro: - Detalles sobre el equipamiento esencial: urna, soporte, filtro, iluminación, sustrato y más. - Recomendaciones de productos destacados con ejemplos y presupuestos para ahorrar tiempo y dinero. - Guía completa sobre acuarios plantados y cómo crear un sustrato nutritivo "casero" y económico. - Selección de peces, invertebrados y otros animales para tu acuario. - Importancia de los parámetros del agua y cómo mantenerlos óptimos, poniendo fin a la necesidad de pruebas constantes. - Información sobre el ciclo del nitrógeno, manejo de la materia orgánica y control de algas en el acuario. - Estrategias avanzadas de filtración química para olvidarte de los cambios de agua frecuentes. Además, en esta edición actualizada, encontrarás contenido ampliado con valiosos videotutoriales de los mejores canales de acuariofilia, así como nuevas secciones sobre mantenimiento de las plantas y el control de algas. Una pequeña inversión en conocimientos te permitirá ahorrar dinero en equipamiento y tiempo en el cuidado de tu acuario, para que puedas disfrutar plenamente de tu afición. ¡No te pierdas la oportunidad de obtener esta guía esencial para los amantes de la acuariofilia! Para más información, síguenos en Facebook o Instagram. ¡Adquiere tu ejemplar ahora en Amazon en cualquiera de sus tres formatos disponibles! ▷▷ ¡Si disfrutaste del libro, comparte tu experiencia dejando un comentario positivo! Tu opinión es fundamental para nosotros y para otros entusiastas de la acuariofilia. ¡Gracias por ser parte de nuestra comunidad!

Traslado autentico de todos os privilegios concedidos pelos reis destes reinos, e senhorios de Portugal aos officiaes, e familiares do Santo Officio da Inquisição, etc

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Author : Portugal (INQUISITION, Tribunal of)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Traslado autentico de todos os privilegios concedidos pelos reis destes reinos, e senhorios de Portugal aos officiaes, e familiares do Santo Officio da Inquisição, etc written by Portugal (INQUISITION, Tribunal of) and published by . This book was released on 1768 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Achieving Authentic Success

Author : Ron Jenson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780970948304
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book Achieving Authentic Success written by Ron Jenson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Muy Bueno

Author : Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780781813266
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Muy Bueno written by Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in a hardcover gift edition! Spanning three generations, Muy Bueno offers traditional old-world northern Mexican recipes from grandmother Jeusita's kitchen; comforting south of the border home-style dishes from mother Evangelina; and innovative Latin fusion recipes from daughters Yvette and Veronica. Muy Bueno has become one of the most popular Mexican cookbooks available. This new hardcover edition features a useful guide to Mexican pantry ingredients. Whether you are hosting a casual family gathering or an elegant dinner party, Muy Bueno has the perfect recipes for entertaining with Latin flair! You'll find classics like Enchiladas Montadas ("Stacked Enchiladas"); staples like Homemade Tortillas and Toasted Chile de Arbol Salsa; and light seafood appetizers like Shrimp Ceviche and Scallop and Cucumber Cocktail. Don't forget tempting Coconut Flan and daring, dazzling cocktails like Blood Orange Mezcal Margaritas and Persimmon Mojitos. There is truly something in Muy Bueno for every taste! This edition features more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes, a glossary of chiles with photos and descriptions of each variety, step-by-step instructions with photos for how to roast chiles, make Red Chile Sauce, and assemble tamales, a rich family history shared through anecdotes, photos, personal tips, and more, and stunning color photography throughout.

Arreglos de Tango Para Piano en Autentico Estilo Argentino

Author : Claudio Méndez
Publisher : Outskirts Press
ISBN 13 : 9781432744397
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Arreglos de Tango Para Piano en Autentico Estilo Argentino written by Claudio Méndez and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Masterful Argentine arranger/composer/pianist Claudio M'ndez presents ten pieces arranged in a real Tango style.The first collection of tango piano arrangements ever published outside of Argentina.This work is particularly intended for pianists who, although they know their instrument well, are not familiar with the genre.With this book M'ndez has crossed a huge divide of language, poetry and culture to make the true sound of the tango come alive for pianists all over the world. It is a unique collection of tangos arranged in a perfect argentine style appropriate for ballroom as well as concerts and personal enjoyment. These carefully arranged pieces represent well-known tango composers and were chosen because of their musical qualities of artistic expression. Each arrangement recreates the real feeling of tango that is difficult to find in the traditional piano scores often written in the early 20th century style that bears little resemblance to the modern sound. Finally you will find the way to sound as a real tango pianist! The book includes compositions by Villoldo, Gardel, Mores and others. A theory chapter describes the different tango secrets . M'ndez takes you on an amazing journey to the tango piano style. Through his clear explanations and arrangements you will learn what you really need to know about tango in this complete book for the intermediate / advanced player.-------------TANGO THEORY:The book presents a detailed section on tango theory followed by ten amazing examples. This chapter makes this book a comprehensive tango course for pianists really easy to understand: rhythmical patterns, melody variations, and many effects as well as a complete description of the three species of the genre: Tango, Milonga and Tango-Waltz. The aim of this book is to help those academic pianists who are interested in learning the rhythmical and melodic structures of Argentine Tangos. ----------- THE ARRANGEMENTS: This collection contains 10 beautiful and clear arrangements with an unquestionable musical value that will help you to play tango in the proper Argentine Style.Each piece is filled with rhythmic devices, chord placement, baselines, and melodic ornamentation and improvisation as used by the most respected pianists of the tango. When you finish this book, you will have all the technical tools and stylistic vision to interpret the multitude of tango piano scores in el estilo justo .The modern tango piano style comes through in these elegant arrangements. The syncopated tango execution, the melody nuances and articulations are clearly written and make them very accessible for the piano player. These arrangements are a fresh approach to the Tango and an incentive to discover the expressive possibilities of this genre. It is a valuable addition to any piano library. All the texts are presented in Spanish and English. ------------------CONTENTS>Tangos: Cambalache, El Choclo, Tomo y Obligo, Melod?¡a de Arrabal, Gricel, El ?Ültimo Caf?'. Milongas: Corralera, Milonga Triste. Tango-Waltzes: Pedacito de Cielo, Tu Vieja Ventana.---------------------------Visit www.myspace.com/claudiomendezpiano and listen to the arrangements played by Claudio M'ndez himself.

Latino Talent

Author : Robert Rodriguez
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470187463
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (874 download)

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Download or read book Latino Talent written by Robert Rodriguez and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-12-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Latino Talent "Latino Talent is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning about Hispanic Americans in the workplace and in leveraging and maximizing their contributions. This unique book--written by an expert who's deeply respected in this field--provides a practical and compelling perspective on why organizations should continue to invest in developing?this?young and increasingly influential population segment."? --RAYMOND ARROYO, Chief Diversity Officer, Aetna Inc., and President,?PRIMER "Latino Talent is a must-read for diversity and HR executives who are responsible for Latino initiatives in their organizations. The book also provides justification as to why organizations need to raise the sense of urgency regarding their Latino-related workplace practices." --TIM RICHMOND, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Abbott Laboratories "Latino Talent includes wonderful insights gleaned from practitioners in the field. Readers are exposed to corporate best practices when it comes to Latino talent management initiatives. The strategies and solutions provided in Latino Talent are proven, applicable, and deliver results." --ISAIAS ZAMARRIPA, Director, Talent Acquisition, General Mills Corporation "America has awakened to the large and growing Latino demographic in this country and now wants to tap into this fast-growing consumer base. The best way to make inroads into this demographic is by building your Latino talent pool so they can create successful programs that get results. Whether you're at a Fortune 1000 company, government agency, academic institution, or not-for-profit organization, you'll want to read this strategic approach to building your Latino leadership." --ABE TOMAS HUGHES II, CEO, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) "Employers interested in maximizing the contributions of Latinos in the workplace will find Latino Talent to be very useful and practical. In this book, Dr. Rodriguez has done extensive research to help companies and employees build bridges for understanding and inclusion." --JULIE FASONE HOLDER, Corporate Vice President, Human Resources, The Dow Chemical Company

California. Court of Appeal (1st Appellate District). Records and Briefs

Author : California (State).
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)

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Download or read book California. Court of Appeal (1st Appellate District). Records and Briefs written by California (State). and published by . This book was released on with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

We Need to Talk About Kevin

Author : Lionel Shriver
Publisher : Catapult
ISBN 13 : 1582438870
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book We Need to Talk About Kevin written by Lionel Shriver and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiration for the film starring Tilda Swinton and John C. Reilly, this resonant story of a mother’s unsettling quest to understand her teenage son’s deadly violence, her own ambivalence toward motherhood, and the explosive link between them remains terrifyingly prescient. Eva never really wanted to be a mother. And certainly not the mother of a boy who murdered seven of his fellow high school students, a cafeteria worker, and a much–adored teacher in a school shooting two days before his sixteenth birthday. Neither nature nor nurture exclusively shapes a child's character. But Eva was always uneasy with the sacrifices and social demotion of motherhood. Did her internalized dislike for her own son shape him into the killer he’s become? How much is her fault? Now, two years later, it is time for her to come to terms with Kevin’s horrific rampage, all in a series of startlingly direct correspondences with her estranged husband, Franklin. A piercing, unforgettable, and penetrating exploration of violence and responsibility, a book that the Boston Globe describes as “impossible to put down,” is a stunning examination of how tragedy affects a town, a marriage, and a family.

Using Understanding by Design in the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classroom

Author : Amy J. Heineke
Publisher : ASCD
ISBN 13 : 141662614X
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (166 download)

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Download or read book Using Understanding by Design in the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classroom written by Amy J. Heineke and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can today's teachers, whose classrooms are more culturally and linguistically diverse than ever before, ensure that their students achieve at high levels? How can they design units and lessons that support English learners in language development and content learning—simultaneously? Authors Amy Heineke and Jay McTighe provide the answers by adding a lens on language to the widely used Understanding by Design® framework (UbD® framework) for curriculum design, which emphasizes teaching for understanding, not rote memorization. Readers will learn the components of the UbD framework; the fundamentals of language and language development; how to use diversity as a valuable resource for instruction by gathering information about students’ background knowledge from home, community, and school; how to design units and lessons that integrate language development with content learning in the form of essential knowledge and skills; and how to assess in ways that enable language learners to reveal their academic knowledge. Student profiles, real-life classroom scenarios, and sample units and lessons provide compelling examples of how teachers in all grade levels and content areas use the UbD framework in their culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Combining these practical examples with findings from an extensive research base, the authors deliver a useful and authoritative guide for reaching the overarching goal: ensuring that all students have equitable access to high-quality curriculum and instruction.

Amatka

Author : Karin Tidbeck
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 110197396X
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Amatka written by Karin Tidbeck and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A LOCUS AWARD FINALIST ONE OF THE GUARDIAN’S BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY BOOKS OF 2017 A surreal debut novel set in a world shaped by language in the tradition of Margaret Atwood and Ursula K. Le Guin. Vanja, an information assistant, is sent from her home city of Essre to the austere, wintry colony of Amatka with an assignment to collect intelligence for the government. Immediately she feels that something strange is going on: people act oddly in Amatka, and citizens are monitored for signs of subversion. Intending to stay just a short while, Vanja falls in love with her housemate, Nina, and prolongs her visit. But when she stumbles on evidence of a growing threat to the colony, and a cover-up by its administration, she embarks on an investigation that puts her at tremendous risk. In Karin Tidbeck’s world, everyone is suspect, no one is safe, and nothing—not even language, nor the very fabric of reality—can be taken for granted. Amatka is a beguiling and wholly original novel about freedom, love, and artistic creation by a captivating new voice.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Author : Rebecca Skloot
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0307589382
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks written by Rebecca Skloot and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment Weekly NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO® STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE • ONE OF THE “MOST INFLUENTIAL” (CNN), “DEFINING” (LITHUB), AND “BEST” (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS • WINNER OF THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE HEARTLAND PRIZE FOR NONFICTION NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • Entertainment Weekly • O: The Oprah Magazine • NPR • Financial Times • New York • Independent (U.K.) • Times (U.K.) • Publishers Weekly • Library Journal • Kirkus Reviews • Booklist • Globe and Mail Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells—taken without her knowledge—became one of the most important tools in medicine: The first “immortal” human cells grown in culture, which are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer, viruses, and the atom bomb’s effects; helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions. Yet Henrietta Lacks remains virtually unknown, buried in an unmarked grave. Henrietta’s family did not learn of her “immortality” until more than twenty years after her death, when scientists investigating HeLa began using her husband and children in research without informed consent. And though the cells had launched a multimillion-dollar industry that sells human biological materials, her family never saw any of the profits. As Rebecca Skloot so brilliantly shows, the story of the Lacks family—past and present—is inextricably connected to the dark history of experimentation on African Americans, the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over whether we control the stuff we are made of. Over the decade it took to uncover this story, Rebecca became enmeshed in the lives of the Lacks family—especially Henrietta’s daughter Deborah. Deborah was consumed with questions: Had scientists cloned her mother? Had they killed her to harvest her cells? And if her mother was so important to medicine, why couldn’t her children afford health insurance? Intimate in feeling, astonishing in scope, and impossible to put down, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks captures the beauty and drama of scientific discovery, as well as its human consequences.

Midnight Tides

Author : Steven Erikson
Publisher : Tor Books
ISBN 13 : 1429926937
Total Pages : 966 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Midnight Tides written by Steven Erikson and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2007-08-28 with total page 966 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After decades of internecine warfare, the tribes of the Tiste Edur have at last united under the Warlock King of the Hiroth. There is peace--but it has been exacted at a terrible price: a pact made with a hidden power whose motives are at best suspect, at worst, deadly. To the south, the expansionist kingdom of Lether, eager to fulfill its long-prophesized renaissance as an Empire reborn, has enslved all its less-civilized neighbors with rapacious hunger. All, that is, save one--the Tiste Edur. And it must be only a matter of time before they too fall--either beneath the suffocating weight of gold, or by slaughter at the edge of a sword. Or so destiny has decreed. Yet as the two sides gather for a pivotal treaty neither truly wants, ancient forces are awakening. For the impending struggle between these two peoples is but a pale reflection of a far more profound, primal battle--a confrontation with the still-raw wound of an old betrayal and the craving for revenge at its seething heart. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Phantoms

Author : Dean Koontz
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440620172
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Phantoms written by Dean Koontz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-02-05 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Phantoms is gruesome and unrelenting…It’s well realized, intelligent, and humane.”—Stephen King They found the town silent, apparently abandoned. Then they found the first body, strangely swollen and still warm. One hundred fifty were dead, 350 missing. But the terror had only begun in the tiny mountain town of Snowfield, California. At first they thought it was the work of a maniac. Or terrorists. Or toxic contamination. Or a bizarre new disease. But then they found the truth. And they saw it in the flesh. And it was worse than anything any of them had ever imagined...