Laboratory Hamsters (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine)

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This laboratory guidebook provides step-by-step procedures that will aid in the dissection and collection of major organs and tissues of the most common species of small animals used in biomedical research. Through extensive use of photographs and illustrations, the dissector is guided through a complete necropsy of each species for the purpose of collecting the organs and tissues routinely examined by pathologists. The techniques described will enable the technician to perform necropsies on almost any mammal in a precise and logical sequence, and to properly collect tissue in order to avoid diagnostic errors. Morphological differences among the various species are discussed.

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The Laboratory Rabbit
MARK A. SUCKOW
Manufacturer: CRC Press
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Binding: Plastic Comb

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ASIN: 0849325617

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Laboratory animals, including rabbits, play an important role in biomedical research and advances. The humane care and management of these animals is an ongoing concern. This guide was created especially for individuals performing research with rabbits whose duties include animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures involved with their research. Basic information and common procedures are presented in detail.

Nutrient Requirements of Laboratory Animals,: Fourth Revised Edition, 1995 (Nutrient Requirements of Domestic Animals)

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Nutrient Requirements of Laboratory Animals,: Fourth Revised Edition, 1995 (Nutrient Requirements of Domestic Animals)
Subcommittee on Laboratory Animal Nutrition , Committee on Animal Nutrition , Board on Agriculture , and National Research Council
Manufacturer: National Academies Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0309051266

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The Laboratory Hamster and Gerbil
Karl Field
Manufacturer: CRC Press
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Binding: Plastic Comb

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ASIN: 0849325668

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The Laboratory Hamster and Gerbil details basic information and common procedures for individuals performing research with hamsters and gerbils. Details include duties of animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures. Researchers, investigators, lab technicians and animal caretakers alike will benefit from this resource.

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The Laboratory Guinea Pig
LIZABETH TERRIL
Manufacturer: CRC Press
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Binding: Plastic Comb

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ASIN: 0849325641

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This guide was created especially for individuals performing research with guinea pigs in the laboratory.

Sell Yourself to Science: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Organs, Body Fluids, Bodily Functions and Being a Human Guinea Pig

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Not exactly a how-to
Very Intresting, But Lacks Some Needed Information

Sell Yourself to Science: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Organs, Body Fluids, Bodily Functions and Being a Human Guinea Pig
Jim Hogshire
Manufacturer: Loompanics Unlimited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Not exactly a how-to.......2007-06-25

First of all, this was written in pre-internet 1992.

So don't expect to find a listing of web-pages that will buy something from you.

Not sure why I bought, curious in a morbid way I guess and this book satisfied my curiousity. However from the standpoint that you might want to actually use it to make money, forget it. A few searches on Google returns far more info.

Very Intresting, But Lacks Some Needed Information.......2005-02-12

This title attempts to cover a bit too much in a very small amount of space. While the title discusses numerous different parts of your body you can sell, it covers the process of selling some of them better than others.

If you are looking to sell a kidney, this title will tell you little more than the fact that it is illegal in the United States, that a kidney is worth about $50,000 and that it can be done legally in other countries. A few examples of where one might start are provided. However, it leaves the reader to determine who would buy, how to market the goods and so on. If you are looking to sell your kidney, this title will probably not be helpful to this end.

However, Sell Yourself to Science goes into sufficient detail on how to sell bone marrow, blood plasma, hair, breast milk and other byproducts. Perhaps the most interesting section is the part about how to sell small slices of your liver or spleen for big bucks before you die. You'll still be left with enough to survive and the organ does regenerate itself. This topic is covered briefly. Brief information is included on being a surrogate mom as well.

Sell Yourself to Science goes into great detail on how to sell your sperm (for both impregnation and for research only purposes, those selling for research only will face almost no screening [you can even be HIV positive] where as those selling for impregnation will be very carefully screened and face many probing questions about past medical history and more) and even provides an extensive appendix listing places that will buy your baby batter.

A substantial portion of Sell Yourself to Science (approximately 60%) is dedicated to the art of selling yourself to Phase One medical research studies. It includes information on working conditions, risks, things you should stay away from, how to learn about the studies going on in your area and using fellow guinea pigs to get inside information on the next study coming up. If you are looking to be shot up with the latest wonder drug for pay or otherwise used (or abused) to further science, this book will be invaluable to you.

Author Jim Hogshire spends little time trying to convince the reader that its your body and you have the right to part it out as you will, but does touch briefly on the ethical concerns. This title is of fair to good quality, depending on what information you are looking for.

A Colour Atlas of the Anatomy of Small Laboratory Animals: Rabbit Guinea Pig

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A Colour Atlas of the Anatomy of Small Laboratory Animals: Rabbit Guinea Pig
Peter Popesko , Viera Rajtova , and Jindrich Horak
Manufacturer: Wolfe Publishing (SC)
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Guinea Pigs After 60 Years
Frederick Flener
Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation
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Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits, Third Edition

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Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits, Third Edition
Dean H. Percy
Manufacturer: Blackwell Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0813821010

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Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits has become a standard text for both veterinary pathologists and veterinarians in laboratory animal medicine. Newly recognized infectious diseases continue to emerge and molecular methods for studying infectious agents are becoming widely used for the classification of these and previously known pathogens. With the ongoing development and perfection of genetic engineering techniques, the use of genetically engineered mice in the research laboratory continues to grow exponentially. This new edition features updates throughout with increased emphasis on timely topics such as infectious diseases in genetically engineered mice. Diseases covered include viral infections, bacterial infections, parasitic diseases, nutritional and metabolic disorders, behavioral disorders, aging and degenerative disorders, environment-related disease, and neoplasms. Organized by species, coverage includes mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Veterinary pathologists, laboratory animal veterinarians, and students will appreciate the concise organization and easily accessible information on key diagnostic features, differential diagnoses, and significance of diseases.

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Time Out Tokyo leads travelers through the marvels and mysteries of the world's most undiscovered capital. From futuristic skyscrapers to ancient temples, sex clubs to sushi bars, it's all here. Learn how to navigate the city with no street names and make the most of the numerous shopping options, from must-have souvenirs to electronics bargains. Also included are etiquette do's and don'ts, a menu-reading guide, and listings of gay- and lesbian-friendly spots. Readers can explore sights beyond Tokyo, including Japan's second city, Yokohama, the hot springs of Hakone, and the slopes of Mount Fuji.

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A Great City Guide.......2007-07-12

Time Out has done it again. This is a great city guide, full of useful information. Easy to follow and
a joy to look at. We are looking forward to taking it with us to Japan. I must say that everything
that Time Out does is excellent, and I thoroughly recommend their publications to everyone.

Time Out Tokyo.......2007-05-07

If you are looking for a very comprehensive guidebook on Tokyo, you won't get anything better than Time Out Tokyo. The Time Out guidebooks are almost always very complete with a wide range of activities, restaurant, and recommendations. There is also cultural information in there to help you get a little more acquainted with the cultural differences of the country you are visiting. No matter wat your purpose is for the trip, Time Out Tokyo is definitely a good buy.

Great Tokyo Guide.......2007-05-01

Just got back from a trip to Tokyo and this book was great. I bought the Rough Guide to Japan as well as this book, and I was glad to have this book while in Tokyo. It provided tons of info and lots and lots of pictures...I like to have pictures when I travel, it helps me make quick decisions about what I want to see and when.

Well organized guide lacking decent map.......2007-02-28

I was on a business trip for the first time to Tokyo and stayed over the weekend to do some sightseeing. Since I only had limited time I found the "Don't Miss Sights" section very useful, did most of what the guide had recommended and was very satisfy with their recommendations.

I found the guide in general very informative on what to do, but don't rely on it to get you there. The major attractions are fairly easy to find but if you are looking for a specific restaurant, bar, club, etc., the map doesn't provide you with enough street detail and the addresses are only in English. My recommendation is to get a map in both Japanese and English to get you around.

Train and Subway are the best way to get around, but the stations can be quite overwhelming. Again, the guide only provides station maps in English. You can purchase a pre-paid card in 1000yen, 5000yen and 10000yen for travel on the subway lines so you don't have to try to figure out how much to pay for each trip (most are between 160yen to 190yen). For JR lines, you will also need to purchase a separate pre-paid card at the station ticket offices. I heard from locals that there will be a common pay-as-you-go card (like Suica) you can purchase for both JR and subway by summer 2007.

I ignored the sarcastic comments from the author since I did not buy the guide to get insight on Japanese culture. But it does make for some interesting reading on the subway/train.

Very Useful, But Could be Much Better!.......2006-08-18

I did a fair amount of research before deciding to purchase this particular guidebook for my week-long trip to Tokyo. I read much of it on the plane ride over, which is when began to see some of its weaknesses. The book could have stood better editing, for one thing. On p. 11, for instance, a passage reads, "Emperors became largely figureheads, manipulated by a series of powerful regents from the dominant Fujiwara family. The invention of the kana syllabary, " etc., and then immediately following "The emperors were largely figureheads, manipulated..."!

The writing, in general, though, is engaging, even if it very much underplays the intrinsic interest of so many sites in Tokyo. As an example, at the Meiji Shrine, "the treasure house...isn't that interesting." About the Meiji Jingu Gyoen garden at the same shrine, "It's neither large nor especially beautiful...." Now that might be just the frank information that a tourist wants, except that it seems to be the general attitude the book holds towards so many sites that I thought were more interesting than my "guide" suggested. I felt that I was traveling with a cranky aunt.

Also, as another reviewer suggested, directions to attractions from subway stops are not always very helpful. Try, for instance, to find the Godzilla statue on the sole basis of the directions the guidebook gives. At least in that case, its lack of clarity gave me an opportunity for an amusing interaction with a shop clerk.

For my part, I didn't like having to flip back and forth from the sections on sightseeing to the separate sections addressing food and lodging. When I am touring around, I like to be able to relate the locations of the good restaurants to the places I am visiting. This isn't easily done with this guidebook.

My criticisms aside, I took this relatively slim volume everywhere with me. The maps aren't terrific, but they they were helpful. The schematics for the rail and subway system were indispensable. The historical context the book provides is concise and illuminating. The resources section at the back could stand some expansion on topics such as buying international phone cards.

This is a good resource for a short trip. It's just that it could have been a better resource.

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Time Out Guide Tokyo 2ND Edition
Time Out
Manufacturer: Time Out
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OJ3YZK

Time Out Shortlist Tokyo (Time Out Shortlist)

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Time Out Shortlist Tokyo (Time Out Shortlist)
Editors of Time Out
Manufacturer: Time Out
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Binding: Paperback

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Time Out Guide to Tokyo, 5th Edition

ASIN: 1846700442

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Packed with up-to-the-minute info on an ever-changing city, this informative guide highlights Tokyo’s newest clubs, shops, trends, and restaurants. Practical information includes etiquette and shopping tips, how to read a menu, and navigating a city with no street names. Day trips to Mt. Fuji and other nearby destinations are also featured.

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Tokyo - Time Out Guide (1999)

Manufacturer: Penguin
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MRXHJC

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Time Out Tokyo 1 (Time Out Guides)
Time Out
Manufacturer: Time Out
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ASIN: B000OIZLI4

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