Essential to anyone working in the field, this reference focuses on latest advancements in tissue construction, repair and regeneration focusing on developments in gene and drug therapy, the evolution of tissue-engineered products, and new technologies for the design of functional tissues and organ systems.

Cassidy's Run is the riveting story of one of the best-kept secrets of the Cold War—an espionage operation mounted by Washington against the Soviet Union that ran for twenty-three years. At the highest levels of the government, its code name was Operation shocker.Lured by a double agent working for the United States, ten Russian spies, including a professor at the University of Minnesota, his wife, and a classic "sleeper" spy in New York City, were sent by Moscow t...

The fraction of the population over age sixty-five in many developed countries is projected to rise, in some cases sharply, in coming decades. This has drawn growing interest to research on the health and economic circumstances of individuals as they age. Many individuals are retiring from paid work, yet they are living longer than ever. Their well-being is shaped by their past decisions such as their saving behavior, as well as by current and future economic conditions, health status, med...

The oldest members of the Baby-Boomer generation are now crossing the threshold of eligibility for Social Security and Medicare with extensive and significant implications for these programs’ overall spending and fiscal sustainability. Yet the aging of the Baby Boomers is just one part of the rapidly changing landscape of aging in the United States and around the world.The latest volume in the NBER’s Economics of Aging series, Discoveries in the Economics of Aging assemble...

Unlock the secrets to building lasting wealth with The Prosperity Process: Systematic Wealth Generation Techniques. This powerful guide is designed for anyone looking to take control of their financial future. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting your wealth-building journey, this book provides clear, actionable steps to help you achieve financial success.Inside, you’ll discover:Proven strategies for setting and achieving financial goals....

There is greatness inside you, waiting to be awakened. But too often, self-doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs keep people from stepping into their full potential. What if you had the tools, mindset, and strategy to break free from these barriers and create the life you were always meant to live?"Awakening to Your Greatness: The Guide to Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be" is a transformational blueprint designed to help you unlock your inner strength, ...

Much has happened to certification and to human factors during the past few years. In this volume, the editors and other specialists discuss the topic of human factors applied to certification. They focus on core topics in the certification process that have emerged in the study of product certification in high-tech industries. The editors' purpose

A complete examination of issues and concepts relating to human factors in simulation, this book covers theory and application in space, ships, submarines, naval aviation, and commercial aviation. The authors examine issues of simulation and their effect on the validity and functionality of simulators as a training device. The chapters contain in d

Taking a disease-based approach, Fish Viruses and Bacteria: Pathobiology and Protection focuses on the pathobiology of and protective strategies against the most common, major microbial pathogens of economically important marine and freshwater fish. The book covers well-studied, notifiable piscine viruses and bacteria, including new and emerging diseases which can become huge threats to local fish populations in new geographical regions if transported there via infected fish or eggs. A con...

Uncovering the true nature of the universe is not the goal of astronomer John Thomas's illicit project. It just happens to be the outcome. He believes the discovery has the potential to unite the laws of physics and nature with the fundamental beliefs of all the great religions, providing a simple solution to the mysteries of life. When he decides to discuss his findings with religious leaders before presenting them to his scientific peers, the Vatican hierarchy takes control. The Cardinal...

For decades, while America obsessed over Soviet spies, China quietly penetrated the highest levels of government. Now, for the first time, based on numerous interviews with key insiders at the FBI and CIA as well as with Chinese agents and people close to them, David Wise tells the full story of China’s many victories and defeats in its American spy wars.Two key cases interweave throughout: Katrina Leung, code-named Parlor Maid, worked for the FBI for years, even after she became a secret ...

In recent years, the retirement age for public pensions has increased across many countries, and additional increases are in progress or under discussion in many more. The seventh stage of an ongoing research project studying the relationship between social security programs and labor force participation, Social Security Programs and Retirement around the World: The Capacity to Work at Older Ages explores people’s capacity to work beyond the current retirement age. It brings toget...