Francis Martin

Hung by the Tongue

Les arbres aussi font la guerre

Savez-vous que les arbres aussi sont en guerre ? Au cours de leur longue vie, ils subissent des myriades d’agressions et de stress. Ils luttent contre les insectes ravageurs, les microbes pathogènes, les plantes parasites et les plantes compétitrices. Les forêts souffrent également des dérèglements climatiques et des changements environnementaux catastrophiques provoqués par les activités humaines : vagues de chaleur, tempêtes et tornades, sécheresses à répétition, maladies émergentes et exploitation excessive. Pour survivre, les arbres déploient des systèmes de défense sophistiqués afin d'éliminer leurs ennemis. Ils tentent de s’adapter à un futur incertain et, parfois, la forêt n’a d’autre choix que d’entamer une lente migration. Grand scientifique et conteur hors-pair, Francis Martin nous partage sa connaissance et sa passion des arbres. Des géants aux pieds d’argile qui conditionnent la vie sur Terre et dont la survie dépend, plus que jamais, de nous. Ce livre plein de grâce porte aussi un puissant message écologique.

Sans les champignons, l'Homme n'aurait jamais existé. Il y a 410 millions d'années, ils ont facilité la colonisation des continents par les plantes puis la naissance des forêts. Demain, ils nous aideront à atténuer les effets désastreux des changements climatiques sur les écosystèmes forestiers. Les arbres ont passé un pacte secret avec ces êtres microscopiques aux pouvoirs étonnants, ni animaux, ni végétaux. Prospecteurs, mineurs et commerçants, de nombreux champignons ont noué des relations avec leurs arbres partenaires qui fonctionnent selon la règle du "donnant-donnant". Imaginez sous vos pieds, un monde invisible parfois secoué par des conflits féroces où les alliances durables sont le garant de la survie. Un univers souterrain où s'interconnectent les arbres et les champignons pour créer d'immenses réseaux de communication et d'échange de nourriture. Au fil de ses balades en forêt, des Vosges aux portes de l'Arctique, Francis Martin nous raconte avec passion les dernières découvertes scientifiques sur cet incroyable univers "intelligent".

Pour survivre il faut des alliés

Sous la forêt

Sophien Kamoun

Plants and microbes interact in a complex relationship that canhave both harmful and beneficial impacts on both plant andmicrobial communities. Effectors, secreted microbial molecules thatalter plant processes and facilitate colonization, are central tounderstanding the complicated interplay between plants andmicrobes. Effectors in Plant-Microbe Interactionsunlocks the molecular basis of this important class of microbialmolecules and describes their diverse and complex interactions withhost plants. Effectors in Plant Microbe Interactions is divided intofive sections that take stock of the current knowledge on effectorsof plant-associated organisms. Coverage ranges from the impact ofbacterial, fungal and oomycete effectors on plant immunity andhigh-throughput genomic analysis of effectors to the function andtrafficking of these microbial molecules. The final section looksat effectors secreted by other eukaryotic microbes that are thefocus of current and future research efforts. Written by leading international experts in plant-microbeinteractions, Effectors in Plant Microbe Interactions, willbe an essential volume for plant biologists, microbiologists,pathologists, and geneticists.

Effectors in Plant-Microbe Interactions

A hilarious story for anyone who has ever had to tangle with a head full of hair! When Amy is born she doesn’t have much hair. Not for long! Soon her hair is the stuff of fairy tales - so long she could throw it down a tower to let up a handsome prince. Only, hair this long is also really inconvenient, especially on windy days. So Amy’s dad comes up with some innovative solutions, and soon EVERYONE wants one of Daddy's Hairdos! A brilliant book from new talent Francis Martin and rising star Claire Powell, illustrator of Have You Seen My Giraffe?.

Daddy Hairdo

William M. IV Wright

In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the Fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its readers and connect the Gospel with a range of witnesses throughout the whole history of Catholicism. This volume, like each in the series, is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively in teaching, preaching, evangelization, and other forms of ministry.

The Gospel of John (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)

Recent years have seen extensive research in the molecular underpinnings of symbiotic plant-fungal interactions. Molecular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis is a timely collection of work that will bridge the gap between molecular biology, fungal genomics, and ecology. A more profound understanding of mycorrhizal symbiosis will have broad-ranging impacts on the fields of plant biology, mycology, crop science, and ecology. Molecular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis will open with introductory chapters on the biology, structure and phylogeny of the major types of mycorrhizal symbioses. Chapters then review different molecular mechanisms driving the development and functioning of mycorrhizal systems and molecular analysis of mycorrhizal populations and communities. The book closes with chapters that provide an overall synthesis of field and provide perspectives for future research. Authoritative and timely, Molecular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis, will be an essential reference from those working in plant and fungal biology.

Molecular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis

Janet Turner

This practical guide provides support for mental health practitioners as they develop their approach to clinical supervision, drawing on the authors’ extensive experience of counseling and psychotherapy to bring readers into the "real world" of clinical supervision. Chapters introduce the essential responsibilities and tasks of a clinical supervisor and place emphasis on the development of a Competence-Oriented Model of Clinical Supervision, upon which a philosophical foundation for supervision can be built. Integrating up-to-date research with case vignettes and practical resources, the text discusses philosophies of clinical supervision and explores themes that often define a supervisor’s contextual world, from professional ethics and legal issues to the personal development of both the supervisor and the supervisee. Affirming and encouraging professional development as well as identifying a range of common challenges, Clinical Supervision in the Real World is a key resource for aspiring clinical supervisors looking to build their own philosophy of supervision.

A Practical Guide to Ethics, Legal Issues, and Personal Development

Clinical Supervision in the Real World

"The bronze horseman" as autobiography

Pushkin alias Evgeni

Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. Currently in its 70th volume, the series features several reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology. This thematic volume features reviews on fungi, including pathogenic fungi, symbiotic fungi, saprotrophic fungi and population genomics. Publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences Features a wide range of reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, and ecology Volume features reviews on fungi, including pathogenic fungi, symbiotic fungi, saprotrophic fungi, and population genomics

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