In this brief, Vladimir Uversky discusses the paradigm-shifting phenomenon of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) and hybrid proteins containing ordered domains and functional IDP regions (IDPRs). Beginning with an introduction to the concept of protein intrinsic disorder, Uversky then goes on [...]

With the depletion of the world's natural resources, the field of chemistry is moving towards other methods for the generation of sustainable energy. This book examines the various catalytic approaches to energy generation, covering everything from fuel cells to hydrogen storage and provides in-dept[...]

Die Donau hat viele Namen, bevor sie nach 2850 Kilometern ins Schwarze Meer mündet: Donau, Dunaj, Duna, Dunar, Dunai. Wer diesem Strom literarisch gerecht werden will, muss ein neues Genre erfinden, um die Geschichte und die Geschichten, die Reiche und Länder, die Menschen und Sprachen zu versamme[...]

This book introduces the Statistical Drake Equation where, from a simple product of seven positive numbers, the Drake Equation is turned into the product of seven positive random variables. The mathematical consequences of this transformation are demonstrated and it is proven that the new random var[...]

Donau er en av de virkelige store klassikerne fra det 20.århundres reiselitteratur. Claudio Magris følger Donaus løp fra elvens kilde i de bayerske høydedrag, gjennom det gamle keiserrikets Østerrike - Ungarn, inn over Balkan og ut i Svartehavet. Det er en langsom mediterende reise hvor fortell[...]

Claudio Naranjo has become a global touchstone in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern spiritualism. The intimate story portrayed here spans from California counterculture to esoteric practices of meditation, from light to darkness, and from therapy to spirituality, in the form of a pro[...]

This accessible and practical volume provides essential knowledge on all chess openings, explains the basic plans and ideas for both black and white, and provides pointers for those who want to explore further. "Chess Opening Essentials" gives readers the ability to choose the openings that suit the[...]