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  | | NASA Aeronautics Research An Assessment by National Research Council, National Academy Press Paperback, 122 Pages, Published 2008 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-11913-9, ISBN: 0-309-11913-8 "In 2006, the NRC published a Decadal Survey of Civil Aeronautics: Foundation for the Future, which set out six strategic objectives for the next decade of civil aeronautics research and technology. To determine how NASA is implementing the decadal survey, Congress mandated in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Act of 2005 that the NRC carry out a review of those efforts. Among other things, this report presents an assessm ..." |
 | | Predicting Invasions of Nonindigenous Plants and Plant Pests by National Research Council, National Academy Press, Board On Agriculture, Natural Resources, Division On Earth, Life Studies Hardcover, 198 Pages, Published 2002 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-08264-8, ISBN: 0-309-08264-1 "Nonindigenous plants and plant pests that find their way to the United States and become invasive can often cause problems. They cost more than $100 billion per year in crop and timber losses plus the expense of herbicides and pesticides. And this figure does not include the costs of invasions in less intensively managed ecosystems such as wetlands. Nonindigenous Plants and Plant Pests examines this growing problem and offers recommenda ..." |
 | | Technology and Assessment Thinking Ahead -- Proceedings from a Workshop (Paperback) by National Research Council, Center For Education, National Academy Press Paperback, 104 Pages, Published 2002 by Natl Academy Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-309-08320-1, ISBN: 0-309-08320-6 "Angeles; George Madaus, Boston College; Lauren Resnick, University of Pittsburgh; and Lorrie Shepard, University of Colorado, Boulder. Thanks also to all of the workshop presenters, who ... Several National Research Council (NRC) staff helped plan the workshop and produce this collection of papers, including Naomi Chudowsky, who directed the project, and Andrew Tompkins, who provided excellent administrative help. Stuart Elliott se ..." |
 | | Safe Work in the 21st Century by Institute Of Medicine, National Academy Press, Health Personnel... Paperback, 250 Pages, Published 2000 by National Academies Press International Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-309-07026-3, ISBN: 0-309-07026-0 "Despite many advances, 20 American workers die each day as a result of occupational injuries. And occupational safety and health (OSH) is becoming even more complex as workers move away from the long-term, fixed-site, employer relationship. This book looks at worker safety in the changing workplace and the challenge of ensuring a supply of top-notch OSH professionals. Recommendations are addressed to federal and state agencies, OSH org ..." |
 | | Future Directions of Credentialing Research in Nursing(1st Edition) Workshop Summary by Institute Of Medicine, Margaret A. Mccoy, Victoria Weisfeld, National Academy Press Paperback, 114 Pages, Published 2015 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-31634-7, ISBN: 0-309-31634-0 "The nurse workforce constitutes the largest sector of health professionals in the United States and includes individuals with varying educational backgrounds and expertise. Like other health professions, nursing includes a large number of specialties and subspecialties. Nurses may seek certification, based on various standards and criteria, from a wide range of organizations. Similarly, organizations may participate in nursing credentia ..." |
 | | Understanding Marine Biodiversity by National Research Council, Natl Aca Press, National Academy Press, Division On Earth, Life Studies, Environment And Resources, Commission On Geosciences Hardcover, 128 Pages, Published 1995 by National Academies Press International Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-309-05225-2, ISBN: 0-309-05225-4 "The diversity of marine life is being affected dramatically by fishery operations, chemical pollution and eutrophication, alteration of physical habitat, exotic species invasion, and effects of other human activities. Effective solutions will require an expanded understanding of the patterns and processes that control the diversity of life in the sea. Understanding Marine Biodiverity outlines the current state of our knowledge, and prop ..." |
 | | Assessing Genetic Risks(1st Edition) Implications for Health and Social Policy by Institute Of Medicine, Lori B. Andrews, Neil A. Holtzman, Jane E. Fullarton, Arno G. Motulsky, National Academy Press Hardcover, 352 Pages, Published 1994 by National Academies Press International Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-309-04798-2, ISBN: 0-309-04798-6 "Raising hopes for disease treatment and prevention, but also the specter of discrimination and "designer genes," genetic testing is potentially one of the most socially explosive developments of our time. This book presents a current assessment of this rapidly evolving field, offering principles for actions and research and recommendations on key issues in genetic testing and screening. Advantages of early genetic knowledge are balance ..." |
 | | Partnerships for Emerging Research Institutions Report of a Workshop by National Research Council, National Academy Press, National Academies Paperback, 78 Pages, Published 2009 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-13083-7, ISBN: 0-309-13083-2 "... National Academy of Engineering, Policy and Global Affairs, Committee on Partnerships for Emerging Research Institutions ... He serves on the boards of the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABIWT), MentorNet (MN), and the ..." |
 | | Advice on the Department of Energy's Cleanup Technology Roadmap Gaps and Bridges by National Research Council, National Academy Press Paperback, 284 Pages, Published 2009 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-13231-2, ISBN: 0-309-13231-2 "Beginning with the Manhattan Project and continuing through the Cold War, the United States government constructed and operated a massive industrial complex to produce and test nuclear weapons and related technologies. When the Cold War ended, most of this complex was shut down permanently or placed on standby, and the United States government began a costly, long-term effort to clean up the materials, wastes, and environmental contamin ..." |
 | | America's Uninsured Crisis(1st Edition) Consequences for Health and Health Care by Institute Of Medicine, Its Consequences, National Academy Press Paperback, 236 Pages, Published 2009 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-12789-9, ISBN: 0-309-12789-0 "When policy makers and researchers consider potential solutions to the crisis of uninsurance in the United States, the question of whether health insurance matters to health is often an issue. This question is far more than an academic concern. It is crucial that U.S. health care policy be informed with current and valid evidence on the consequences of uninsurance for health care and health outcomes, especially for the 45.7 million indi ..." |
 | | Satellite Observations to Benefit Science and Society(Updated) Recommended Missions for the Next Decade by National Research Council, Space Studies Board, Robert Henson, National Academy Press Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2008 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-10903-1, ISBN: 0-309-10903-5 ""Satellite Observations to Benefit Science and Society: Recommended Missions for the Next Decade" brings the next ten years into focus for the Earth and environmental science community with a prioritized agenda of space programs, missions, and supporting activities that will best serve scientists in the next decade. These missions will address a broad range of societal needs, such as more reliable weather forecasts, early earthquake war ..." |
 | | Exploration of Antarctic Subglacial Aquatic Environments(1st Edition) Environmental and Scientific Stewardship by National Research Council, Polar Research Board, National Academy Press Paperback, 162 Pages, Published 2007 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-10635-1, ISBN: 0-309-10635-4 "Antarctica is renowned for its extreme cold; yet surprisingly, radar measurements have revealed a vast network of lakes, rivers, and streams several kilometers beneath the Antarctic ice sheet. Sealed from Earth's atmosphere for millions of years, they may provide vital information about microbial evolution, the past climate of the Antarctic, and the formation of ice sheets, among other things. The next stage of exploration requires dire ..." |
 | | Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 1980's, Volume 2 Reports of the Panels (Astronomy & Astrophysics for the Nineteen Eighties) by Astronomy Survey Committee, National Research Council, National Academy Press Paperback, 442 Pages, Published 1983 by Natl Academy Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-309-03334-3, ISBN: 0-309-03334-9 "... Lawrence Livermore Laboratory Panel on Organization, Education, and Personnel Richard C. Henry, The John Hopkins University, Chairman Peter B. Boyce, American Astronomical Society Noel W. Hinners, Smithsonian Institution Henry L. Shipman, University of Delaware Elske V. P. Smith, Virginia Commonwealth University Donna E. Weistrop, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Consultants Donald W. Goldsmith, Interstellar Media Martha H. Lil ..." |
 | | Prudent Practices for Disposal of Chemicals from Laboratories by National Research Council, National Academy Press Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 1983 by National Academy Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-03390-9, ISBN: 0-309-03390-X "by Committee on Hazardous Substances in the Laboratory" |
 | | Depression in Parents, Parenting, and Children(1st Edition) Opportunities to Improve Identification, Treatment, and Prevention by National Research Council, Institute Of Medicine, Mary Jane England, Leslie J. Sim, Division Of Behavioral, Social Sciences, Parenting Practices, National Academy Press Hardcover, 488 Pages, Published 2009 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-12178-1, ISBN: 0-309-12178-7 "Depression is a widespread condition affecting approximately 7.5 million parents in the U.S. each year and may be putting at least 15 million children at risk for adverse health outcomes. Based on evidentiary studies, major depression in either parent can interfere with parenting quality and increase the risk of children developing mental, behavioral and social problems. Depression in Parents, Parenting, and Children highlights disparit ..." |
 | | Nutrient Requirements of Laboratory Animals,(4th Edition) Fourth Revised Edition, 1995 (Nutrient Requirements of Domestic Animals) by National Research Council, Board On Agriculture, National Academy Press, Animal Nutrition Committee Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 1995 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-05126-2, ISBN: 0-309-05126-6 "In the years since the third edition of this indispensable reference was published, a great deal has been learned about the nutritional requirements of common laboratory species: rat, mouse, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, and vole. The Fourth Revised Edition presents the current expert understanding of the lipid, carbohydrate, protein, mineral, vitamin, and other nutritional needs of these animals. The extensive use of tables provides eas ..." |
 | | Toxicologic Assessment of the Army's Zinc Cadmium Sulfide Dispersion Tests(1st Edition) by National Research Council, Life Sciences Commission Paperback, 380 Pages, Published 1997 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-05783-7, ISBN: 0-309-05783-3 |
 | | Eighteenth Symposium on Naval Hydrodynamics by National Research Council Staff, Physical Sciences and Mathematics Committee, Office of Naval Research Staff, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Staff and Mathematics, and Applications, Commission Physical Sciences(Illustrated) by University Of Michigan Paperback, 852 Pages, Published 1991 by National Academy Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-04575-9, ISBN: 0-309-04575-4 |
 | | Conflict and Cooperation in National Competition for High-Technology Industry by National Research Council, National Academy Press Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 1996 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-05529-1, ISBN: 0-309-05529-6 "This unique volume contains a powerful set of recommendations on issues at the center of international discussions on investment, trade, and technology policy. They take into account the globalization of industrial activity and the special characteristics of high-technology industries while recognizing the continued policy role of national governments. The book identifies the rationale for promotional measures for high-technology indust ..." |
 | | Explosive Volcanism Inception, Evolution and Hazards (Studies in geophysics) by Geophysics Study Committee., Geophysics Research Forum, National Research Council Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 1985 by National Academies Press ISBN-13: 978-0-309-03393-0, ISBN: 0-309-03393-4 |
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