Medicines by Design

1. ABCs of Pharmacology2. Body, Heal Thyself3. Drugs from Nature, Then and Now4. Molecules to MedicinesMedicines By Design aims to explain how scientists unravel the many different ways medicines work in the body and how this information guides the hunt for drugs of the future. Pharmacology is a broad discipline encompassing every aspect of the study of drugs, including their discovery and development and the testing of their action in the body. Much of the most promising pharmacological research going on at universities across the country is sponsored by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Working at the crossroads of chemistry, genetics, cell biology, physiology, and engineering, pharmacologists are fighting disease in the laboratory and at the bedside."Reprinted 2006."Title from title screen (viewed June 11, 2007)

Living With Earthquakes In The Pacific Northwest : A Survivor's Guide

Publication and on-going maintenance of this textbook is possible due to grant support from Oregon State University Ecampus.I. IntroductionII. Tectonic Plates, Geologic Time, and EarthquakesIII. Shaky Ground and Big WavesIV. Prevention and CountermeasuresIn this expanded new edition of Living with Earthquakes, Robert Yeats, a leading authority on earthquakes in California and the Pacific Northwest, describes the threat posed by the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a great earthquake fault which runs for hundreds of miles offshore from British Columbia to northern California. New research reveals subtle movements on the deepest part of this fault every 14-15 months — building up strain toward the next major earthquake. Combining cutting-edge research with practical safety information, Living with Earthquakes: introduces new information about the danger from faults beneath major Northwest cities: the Seattle Fault, Tacoma Fault, and Portland Hills Fault -- Explores such topics as earthquake forecasting, catastrophe insurance, tsunamis, soil liquefaction, and seismic waves in Northwest lakes caused by Alaskan earthquakes -- Reviews earthquake preparedness and disaster response in the aftermath of the 2001 Nisqually earthquake, the worst natural disaster in Washington’s history -- Suggests actions that citizens can take to protect their families and homes.An essential guide for anyone interested in understanding earthquake science or in preparing for the next earthquake, this book is also a call to action. Vivid descriptions of recent disasters — including the great tsunami that swept down the Northwest coast in 1964, the 1993 Oregon earthquakes, and the 2001 Nisqually earthquake — underscore the urgent need for better earthquake planning and awareness

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

1. Before I came to Paris2. My arrival in Paris3. Gertrude Stein in Paris 1903-19074. Gertrude Stein before she came to Paris5. 1907-19146. The War7. After the War 1919-1932The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas is a public domain book written by Gertrude Stein, formatted as an autobiography authored by her life partner, Alice B. Toklas. Considered one of Stein's most accessible works, it marks the creation of a new format of literature

Community Resilience to Climate Change : Theory, Research and Practice

Publication of this OER reader was made possible by Portland State University Library PDXOpen Publishing Initiative Grant program.I. Introduction & Key ConceptsII. Resilience in TheoryIII. Identifying & Evaluating ResilienceIV. Resilience in PracticeV. Future DirectionsVI. ConclusionsThis reader is an Open Educational Resource, meant to accompany a graduate or higher-level undergraduate university course in climate change resilience, adaptation, and/or planning. While the material is geared toward students in urban and regional planning, it may also be of interest to students of urban studies, public health, geography, political science, sociology, risk management, and others. Each section of this volume includes (1) an introductory summary, (2) a reading list with full text articles, (3) student exercises meant to enhance understanding and facilitate in-class discussion, and (4) additional discussion prompts or activities for instructors to use in class. The format of materials is intended to convey key concepts, while leaving ample space for student exploration, discourse, and creativity. Lessons may culminate in an applied, imaginative final project, a sample framework of which is provided at the end of Section VI

Korean Through Folktales

1. Heungbu And Nolbu2. KongJwi And PatJwi3. The Story of ShimCheong4. The Myth of DanGoonKorean Through Folktales consists of four chapters and each centers on a famous Korean folktale. The lessons and values that famous folktales teach are embedded and permeated in various aspects of the Koran culture. Using folktales in the curriculum will provide an engaging way to expose students to a slice of the target culture that native Koreans are naturally exposed to at an early age. Through the selected folktales and various activities offered in the book, students can gain cultural knowledge and insights into traditional and cultural values while they are given linguistic lessons to reinforce their acquired skills and to apply the learned materials in an integrated approach. Korean Through Folktales is designed to accompany 1st-year, 2nd-year, and 3rd-year Korean courses offered at Portland State University. However, any Korean teacher can adopt this book to supplement his/her course materials at elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels.There are four chapters in the book. Each chapter will note main themes of a widely known folktale introduced in the chapter, followed by the links to several videos to watch and get a gist or a background of the story. The ensuing section will introduce important elements and symbolism embedded in the story so as to provide insights and to enhance the depth of appreciation. After that, three versions of the folktale are presented for different levels, followed by grammar lessons, exercises, and tasks. Traces of folktales and allusions to them are evident in cultural products that many students enjoy, such as dramas, movies, and music. Therefore, knowledge in folktales will help students make cultural connections as well as enrich their experience of learning the Korean language

Astronomy (OpenStax)

1. Science and the Universe: A Brief Tour2. Observing the Sky: The Birth of Astronomy3. Orbits and Gravity4. Earth, Moon, and Sky5. Radiation and Spectra6. Astronomical Instruments7. Other Worlds: An Introduction to the Solar System8. Earth as a Planet9. Cratered Worlds10. Earthlike Planets: Venus and Mars11. The Giant Planets12. Rings, Moons, and Pluto13. Comets and Asteroids: Debris of the Solar System14. Cosmic Samples and the Origin of the Solar System15. The Sun: A Garden-Variety Star16. The Sun: A Nuclear Powerhouse17. Analyzing Starlight18. The Stars: A Celestial Census19. Celestial Distances20. Between the Stars: Gas and Dust in Space21. The Birth of Stars and the Discovery of Planets outside the Solar System22. Stars from Adolescence to Old Age23. The Death of Stars24. Black Holes and Curved Spacetime25. The Milky Way Galaxy26. Galaxies27. Active Galaxies, Quasars, and Supermassive Black Holes28. The Evolution and Distribution of Galaxies29. The Big Bang30. Life in the UniverseAstronomy is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of one- or two-semester introductory astronomy courses. The book begins with relevant scientific fundamentals and progresses through an exploration of the solar system, stars, galaxies and cosmology. The Astronomy textbook builds student understanding through the use of relevant analogies, clear and non-technical explanations, and rich illustrations. Mathematics is included in a flexible manner to meet the needs of individual instructors.1. Science and the Universe: A Brief Tour -- 2. Observing the Sky: The Birth of Astronomy -- 3. Orbits and Gravity -- 4. Earth, Moon, and Sky -- 5. Radiation and Spectra -- 6. Astronomical Instruments -- 7. Other Worlds: An Introduction to the Solar System -- 8. Earth as a Planet -- 9. Cratered Worlds -- 10. Earthlike Planets: Venus and Mars -- 11. The Giant Planets -- 12. Rings, Moons, and Pluto -- 13. Comets and Asteroids: Debris of the Solar System -- 14. Cosmic Samples and the Origin of the Solar System -- 15. The Sun: A Garden-Variety Star -- 16. The Sun: A Nuclear Powerhouse -- 17. Analyzing Starlight -- 18. The Stars: A Celestial Census -- 19. Celestial Distances -- 20. Between the Stars: Gas and Dust in Space -- 21. The Birth of Stars and the Discovery of Planets outside the Solar System -- 22. Stars from Adolescence to Old Age -- 23. The Death of Stars -- 24. Black Holes and Curved Spacetime -- 25. The Milky Way Galaxy -- 26. Galaxies -- 27. Active Galaxies, Quasars, and Supermassive Black Holes -- 28. The Evolution and Distribution of Galaxies -- 29. The Big Bang -- 30. Life in the Univers

Anatomy & Physiology (OpenStax)

I. Levels of OrganizationII. Support and MovementIII.Regulation, Integration, and ControlIV. Fluids and TransportV. Energy, Maintenance, and Environmental ExchangeVI. Human Development and the Continuity of LifeAnatomy and Physiology is a dynamic textbook for the yearlong Human Anatomy and Physiology course taught at most two- and four-year colleges and universities to students majoring in nursing and allied health. A&P is 29 chapters of pedagogically effective learning content, organized by body system, and written at an audience-appropriate level. The lucid text, strategically constructed art, inspiring career features, and links to external learning tools address the critical teaching and learning challenges in the course