Biology, life sciences Books

Book SynopsisWe are in the midst of an obesity epidemic, but despite being inundated with diet advice we are only getting fatter. We count calories and exercise regularly, yet still the pounds won't budge. Why?In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr Jason Fung sets out a groundbreaking new theory: that obesity is caused by our hormones, rather than a lack of self-control. He reveals that overproduction of insulin in the body is the root cause of obesity and obesity-related illnesses including type 2 diabetes, and offers robust scientific evidence that reversing insulin resistance is the only way to lose weight in the long term. It turns out that when we eat is just as important as what we eat, so in addition to his five basic steps a set of life-long eating habits that will improve your health and control your insulin levels Dr Fung explains how to use intermittent fasting to break the cycle of insulin resistance and reach a healthy weight for good.

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Book SynopsisWynn Kapit graduated in 1955 from the University of Miami, Florida with honors in Business Administration and Law. He then attended Art Center School in Los Angeles and worked in New York as a graphic designer and advertising art director from 1960-66. He moved to California to pursue a painting career and was given a one-man show at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco in 1968. He then attended the University of California at Berkeley and received a Masters in Painting and worked as a portraitist and teacher of figure drawing. While taking a class in human anatomy at San Francisco City College, he discovered a way to effectively learn the subject by coloring in drawings, diagrams and names. The teacher of the course, Lawrence Elson, Ph.D. agreed to help him produce a coloring book. Elson wrote and Kapit designed and illustrated The Anatomy Coloring Book, which was published in 1977 and has been a widely-translated bestseller ever since. The Physiology ColoriTable of Contents 1. Cell Physiology. 2. Nerve, Muscle and Synapse. 3. Circulation. 4. Respiration. 5. Kidney. 6. Digestion. 7. Nervous System. 8. Endocrines and Hormonal Regulation. 9. Metabolic Physiology. 10. Blood and Defense. 11. Reproduction.

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Book SynopsisGenetics: Analysis and Principles is a one-semester, introductory genetics textbook that takes an experimental approach to understanding genetics. By weaving one or two experiments into the narrative of each chapter, students can simultaneously explore the scientific method and understand the genetic principles that have been learned from these experiments. The pedagogy of Genetics: Analysis and Principles has been designed to foster student learning. Instead of being a collection of facts and figures, this text is intended to be an engaging and motivating textbook in which formative assessment allows students to move ahead and learn the material in a productive way.Table of ContentsPART I INTRODUCTION1 Overview of GeneticsPART II PATTERNS OF INHERITANCE2 Chromosome Transmission During Cell Division and Sexual Reproduction3 Mendelian Inheritance4 Extensions of Mendelian Inheritance5 Non-Mendelian Inheritance6 Genetic Linkage and Mapping in Eukaryotes7 Genetic Transfer and Mapping in Bacteria8 Variation in Chromosome Structure and NumberPART III MOLECULAR STRUCTURE REPLICATION OF THE GENETIC MATERIAL9 Molecular Structure of DNA and RNA10 Molecular Structure of Chromosomes and Transposable Elements11 DNA ReplicationPART IV MOLECULAR PROPERTIES OF GENES12 Gene Transcription and RNA Modification13 Translation of mRNA14 Gene Regulation in Bacteria15 Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes I: General Features of Transcriptional Regulation16 Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes II: Epigenetics17 Non-coding RNAs18 Genetics of Viruses19 Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, and RecombinationPART V GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES20 Molecular Technologies21 Biotechnology22 Genomics I: Analysis of DNA23 Genomics II: Functional Genomics, Proteomics, and BioinformaticsPART VI GENETIC ANALYSIS OF INDIVIDUALS AND POPULATIONS24 Medical Genetics25 Genetics Basis of Cancer26 Developmental Genetics27 Population Genetics28 Complex and Quantitative Traits29 Evolutionary Genetics

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Book SynopsisCompletely revised new edition of the market-leading Biology textbook for HL, written for the new 2014 Science IB Diploma curriculum. Now with an accompanying four-year student access to an enhanced eText, containing simulations, animations, worked solutions, videos and much more. The enhanced eText is also available to buy separately and works on desktops and tablets. Follows the organizational structure of the new Biology guide, with a focus on the Essential Ideas, Understanding, Applications & Skills for complete syllabus-matching. Written by the highly experienced IB author team of Alan Damon, Randy McGonegal, Patricia Tosto and William Ward, you can be confident that you and your students have all the resources you will need for the new Biology curriculum. Features: Nature of Science and ToK boxes throughout the text ensure an embedding of these core considerations and promote concept-based learning.  Applications of the

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Book SynopsisExamines the often surprising ways that crows and humans interact. This book contends that those interactions reflect a process of 'cultural coevolution'. It offers a challenging view of the human-crow dynamic. Featuring more than 100 original drawings, it takes a look at the influences people have had on the lives of crows throughout history.Trade Review“A fascinating look at the corvid family, illustrated with Mr. Angell’s delightful black-and-white drawings.”—Stuart Ferguson, Wall Street Journal“There is a wealth of folklore, biology and anecdote here about all species of crows—a cornucopia of corvid memorabilia. This is a well-researched, fascinating book to read, evocatively illustrated by Angell’s charming idiosyncratic scraperboards.”—Tim Birkhead, Times Literary Supplement“Sleek, evocative illustrations—a mysterious light seems to come directly from the eyes and feathers of these birds. . . . Learning how to slow down and observe animals around us is one simple way to form a stronger bond with nature. In the Company of Crows and Ravens is a subtle and beautiful reminder of this simple truth.”—Susan Salter Reynolds, Los Angeles Times Book Review“Intriguing and inspiring insights. . . . [A] rich tapestry of folklore and science. . . . [A] comprehensive account of the impact of crows on human culture.”—Joanna Dally, Science“[A] superb study that should deepen our understanding, and perhaps appreciation, of these fascinating birds.”—Library Journal“Engrossing.”—Rebecca Solnit, London Review of Books“Marzluff and Angell provide detailed facts about every extant member of the genus Corvidae. They are particularly good at addressing the effects of human habitat on crows. They provide keen insight into corvid nesting and family habits, show how corvids learn culture, language and behaviour, and recommend ways to balance crow populations.”—A. J. Levin, Globe & Mail“This is a work bursting with fresh ideas, rich in speculation, while also managing to survey, in highly accessible terms, the full spectrum of research into this fascinating bird group.”—BBC Wildlife Magazine“A solid volume . . . [with] a vast amount of fascinating and provocative material.”—Birds“A book rich in descriptive language and juicy with insight and biological detail.”—New ScientistSemi-finalist and recipient of Honorable Mention for the 2006 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the Environment/Ecology/Nature categoryWinner of First Prize for the Victoria and Albert Museum Illustration Award Winner of the 2006 Washington State Book Award“Crows and ravens stir up much interest, precisely for the reasons John Marzluff and Tony Angell give in this handsomely illustrated work.”—Bernd Heinrich, author of Mind of the Raven“With engaging prose and compelling art, the authors tell us how our interactions with other species, especially crows and ravens, have influenced both us and them over the ages. . . . If you believe that we have great impacts on other species but that they have influenced us relatively little, then you should read this delightfully written and illustrated book.”—Gordon H. Orians, University of Washington“Throughout human history, crows have been reviled and revered in equal measure. Now the corvids of folklore and fable are living up to their reputation for cleverness, trickery and ingenuity. Marzluff and Angell’s wonderful book is a user’s guide to the biology and culture of these fascinating animals and a testament to man’s affinity with nature.”—Nathan Emery, University of Cambridge“Members of the crow family (corvids), which include ravens, jays and magpies, as well crows, have the reputation of being mischievous, machaevellian creatures, who steal other birds’ eggs and raid agricultural crops. But these corvids are also renowned for their wisdom as well as their deceit. This fascinating book describes not only the role corvids have played in our folklore but more generally how corvids have influenced human culture and the impact of humans on corvids. I hope this book will afford corvids the respect they deserve.”—Nicola Clayton, University of Cambridge“This is the most detailed account I know of concerning crows and their interaction with man. A very readable and thought-provoking book!”—Noble S. Proctor, Ph.D., author of Manual of Ornithology and A Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife

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Book SynopsisHelp your students catch up, keep up and make expected progress in their GCSE (9-1) studies with this new series of intervention workbooks.

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Book SynopsisBill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. His bestselling books include The Road to Little Dribbling, Notes from a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods, One Summer and The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. In a national poll, Notes from a Small Island was voted the book that best represents Britain. His acclaimed work of popular science, A Short History of Nearly Everything, won the Aventis Prize and the Descartes Prize, and is the biggest selling non-fiction book of the 21st century. The Body: A Guide for Occupants was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize and is an international bestseller.Bill Bryson was Chancellor of Durham University 2005-2011. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in England.Trade Review'Classic, wry, gleeful Bryson... richly interesting... an entertaining and absolutely fact-rammed book. If it sells hundreds of thousands of copies, like the last one, it will be no bad thing.' * Sunday Times *A directory of wonders. Extraordinary stories about the heart, lungs, genitals ... plus some anger and life advice - all delivered in the inimitable Bryson style -- Gavin Francis * Guardian *SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019: 'so packed with arresting facts (you eat 60 tons of food in a lifetime) and unlikely anecdotes (such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel's six weeks with a half-sovereign lodged in his throat) that you barely notice the sheer volume of anatomical knowledge you're digesting ... makes complex subjects simple and eminently entertaining.' * The Sunday Times *Bryson feeds the pith, pulp and bitter pips of a subject into his brain and produces a sweet, zingy quantity of juice - this book is a delight. * The Spectator *Remarkable ... Every page is dense with scientific facts written as vividly as a thriller, as well as answers to conundrums such as why we don't fall out of bed when we are asleep ... It is woven through with the kind of human stories that Bryson has made his trademark. * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisMicrobiology For Dummies (9781119544425) was previously published as Microbiology For Dummies (9781118871188). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Microbiology is the study of life itself, down to the smallest particle Microbiology is a fascinating field that explores life down to the tiniest level. Did you know that your body contains more bacteria cells than human cells? It's true. Microbes are essential to our everyday lives, from the food we eat to the very internal systems that keep us alive. These microbes include bacteria, algae, fungi, viruses, and nematodes. Without microbes, life on Earth would not survive. It's amazing to think that all life is so dependent on these microscopic creatures, but their impact on our future is even more astonishing. Microbes are the tools that allow us to engineer hardier crops, create better medicines, and fuel our technology in sustainable ways. Microbes may just help us save the world. Microbiology For Dummiesis your guide to understanding the fundamentals of this enormously-encompassing field. Whether your career plans include microbiology or another science or health specialty, you need to understand life at the cellular level before you can understand anything on the macro scale. Explore the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellsUnderstand the basics of cell function and metabolismDiscover the differences between pathogenic and symbiotic relationshipsStudy the mechanisms that keep different organisms active and alive You need to know how cells work, how they get nutrients, and how they die. You need to know the effects different microbes have on different systems, and how certain microbes are integral to ecosystem health. Microbes are literally the foundation of all life, and they are everywhere.Microbiology For Dummieswill help you understand them, appreciate them, and use them.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Getting Started With Microbiology 5 Chapter 1: Microbiology and You 7 Why Microbiology? 7 Introducing the Microorganisms 8 Deconstructing Microbiology 10 Chapter 2: Microbiology: The Young Science 11 Before Microbiology: Misconceptions and Superstitions 12 Discovering Microorganisms 12 Debunking the myth of spontaneous generation 13 Improving medicine, from surgery to antibiotics and more 14 Looking at microbiology outside the human body 16 The Future of Microbiology 16 Exciting frontiers 17 Remaining challenges 18 Chapter 3: Microbes: They’re Everywhere and They Can Do Everything 21 Habitat Diversity 23 Metabolic Diversity 24 Getting energy 25 Capturing carbon 25 Making enzymes 26 Secondary metabolism 26 The Intersection of Microbes and Everyone Else 27 Part 2: Balancing the Dynamics Of Microbial Life 29 Chapter 4: Understanding Cell Structure and Function 31 Seeing the Shapes of Cells 31 Life on a Minute Scale: Considering the Size of Prokaryotes 33 The Cell: An Overview 34 Scaling the Outer Membrane and Cell Walls 35 Examining the outer membrane 35 Exploring the cell wall 37 Other Important Cell Structures 41 Divining Cell Division 43 Tackling Transport Systems 44 Coasting with the current: Passive transport 45 Upstream paddle: Active transport 46 Keeping things clean with efflux pumps 46 Getting Around with Locomotion 47 Chapter 5: Making Sense of Metabolism 49 Converting with Enzymes 49 In Charge of Energy: Oxidation and Reduction 51 Donating and accepting electrons 52 Bargaining with energy-rich compounds 54 Storing energy for later 55 Breaking Down Catabolism 56 Digesting glycolysis 56 Stepping along with respiration and electron carriers 57 Moving with the proton motive force 59 Turning the citric acid cycle 60 Stacking Up with Anabolism 61 Creating amino acids and nucleic acids 62 Making sugars and polysaccharides 63 Putting together fatty acids and lipids 65 Chapter 6: Getting the Gist of Microbial Genetics 67 Organizing Genetic Material 68 DNA: The recipe for life 68 Perfect plasmids 70 Doubling down with DNA replication 71 Assembling the Cellular Machinery 75 Making messenger RNA 75 Remembering other types of RNA 77 Synthesizing protein 78 Making the Right Amount: Regulation 80 Turning the tap on and off: DNA regulation 81 Regulating protein function 83 Changing the Genetic Code 83 Slight adjustments 83 Major rearrangements 85 Chapter 7: Measuring Microbial Growth 89 Getting Growth Requirements Right 89 Physical requirements 90 Chemical requirements 91 Culturing microbes in the lab 92 Observing Microbes 94 Counting small things 95 Seeing morphology 97 Calculating Cell Division and Population Growth 98 Dividing cells 99 Following growth phases 100 Inhibiting Microbial Growth 101 Physical methods 101 Disinfectants 102 Part 3: Sorting Out Microbial Diversity 103 Chapter 8: Appreciating Microbial Ancestry 105 Where Did Microbes Come From? 105 Tracing the origins of life 106 Diversifying early prokaryotes 107 The impact of prokaryotes on the early earth 107 Hitching a ride: Endosymbiosis 108 Understanding Evolution 111 Studying Evolution 113 Choosing marker genes 113 Seeing the direction of gene transfer in prokaryotes 114 Classifying and Naming Microbes 115 Climbing the Tree of Life 117 Chapter 9: Harnessing Energy, Fixing Carbon 119 Forging Ahead with Autotrophic Processes 120 Fixing carbon 120 Using the Energy in Light 124 Harvesting light: Chlorophylls and bacteriochlorophylls 125 Helping photosynthesis out: Carotenoids and phycobilins 127 Generating oxygen (or not): Oxygenic and anoxygenic photosynthesis 128 Getting Energy from the Elements: Chemolithotrophy 133 Harnessing hydrogen 134 Securing electrons from sulfur 134 Pumping iron 135 Oxidizing nitrate and ammonia 136 Chapter 10: Comparing Respiration and Fermentation 139 Lifestyles of the Rich and Facultative 139 Seeing the Big Picture 141 Digging into Respiration 144 Spinning the citric acid cycle 144 Stepping down the electron transport chain 146 Respiring anaerobically 147 Figuring Out Fermentation 150 Chapter 11: Uncovering a Variety of Habitats 155 Defining a Habitat 156 Understanding Nutrient Cycles 157 Carbon cycling 157 Nitrogen cycling 160 Sulfur cycling 162 Phosphorous cycles in the ocean 162 Microbes Socializing in Communities 163 Using quorum sensing to communicate 163 Living in biofilms 163 Exploring microbial mats 165 Discovering Microbes in Aquatic and Terrestrial Habitats 165 Thriving in water 166 Swarming soils 167 Getting Along with Plants and Animals 168 Living with plants 169 Living with animals 171 Living with insects 172 Living with ocean creatures 172 Tolerating Extreme Locations 173 Detecting Microbes in Unexpected Places 174 Part 4: Meeting the Microbes 175 Chapter 12: Meet the Prokaryotes 177 Getting to Know the Bacteria 178 The Gram-negative bacteria: Proteobacteria 178 More Gram-negative bacteria 182 The Gram-positive bacteria 186 Acquainting Yourself with the Archaea 188 Some like it scalding: Extreme thermophiles 190 Going beyond acidic: Extreme acidophiles 191 Super salty: Extreme halophiles 192 Not terribly extreme Archaea 193 Chapter 13: Say Hello to the Eukaryotes 195 Fun with Fungi 196 Figuring out fungal physiology 196 Itemizing fungal diversity 199 Interacting with plant roots 201 Ask us about the Ascomycetes 202 Mushrooms: Basidiomycetes 203 Perusing the Protists 204 Making us sick: Apicoplexans 205 Making plants sick: Oomycetes 207 Chasing amoeba and ciliates 207 Encountering the algae 210 Chapter 14: Examining the Vastness of Viruses 215 Hijacking Cells 215 Frugal viral structure 216 Simplifying viral function 217 Making Heads or Tails of Bacteriophage 219 Lytic phage 219 Temperate phage 220 Transposable phage 222 Discussing Viruses of Eukaryotes 224 Infecting animal cells 224 Following plant viruses 227 How Host Cells Fight Back 229 Restriction enzymes 229 CRISPR 230 Interfering with RNA viruses: RNAi 232 Part 5: Seeing the Impact Of Microbes 233 Chapter 15: Understanding Microbes in Human Health and Disease 235 Clarifying the Host Immune Response 236 Putting up barriers to infection 236 Raising a red flag with inflammation 237 Holding down the fort with innate immunity 237 Sending out the troops for adaptive immunity 238 Antibodies in action 240 Relying on Antimicrobials for Treating Disease 243 Fundamental features of antibiotics 244 Targets of destruction 245 Unraveling microbial drug resistance 247 Discovering new antibiotics 249 Searching Out Superbugs 250 Staying ahead of vancomycin-resistant enterococci 251 Battling methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus 251 Outcompeting Clostridium difficile 253 Pressure from extended-spectrum beta-lactamases 253 Knowing the Benefits of Prebiotics and Probiotics 254 Attacking Viruses with Antiviral Drugs 255 Chapter 16: Putting Microbes to Work: Biotechnology 257 Using Recombinant DNA Technology 258 Making the insert 258 Employing plasmids 261 Cutting with restriction enzymes 262 Getting microbes to take up DNA 264 Using promoters to drive expression 267 Making use of expression vectors 267 Properly folding proteins 268 Being mindful of metabolic load 269 Making long, multi-gene constructs 269 Providing Therapies 272 Improving antibiotics 272 Developing vaccines 272 Using Microbes Industrially 273 Protecting plants with microbial insecticides 274 Making biofuels 275 Bioleaching metals 276 Cleaning up with microbes 276 Chapter 17: Fighting Microbial Diseases 279 Protecting Public Health: Epidemiology 279 Tracking diseases 280 Investigating outbreaks 280 Identifying a Microbial Pathogen 283 Characterizing morphology 283 Using biochemical tests 284 Typing strains with phage 286 Using serology 287 Testing antibiotic susceptibility 288 Understanding Vaccines 289 Understanding how vaccines work 290 Ranking the types of vaccines 291 Part 6: New Frontiers in Microbiology 293 Chapter 18: Teasing Apart Communities 295 Studying Microbial Communities 295 Borrowing from ecology 296 Seeing what sets microbial communities apart from plants and animals 296 Observing Communities: Microbial Ecology Methods 297 Selecting something special with enrichment 297 Seeing cells through lenses 298 Measuring microbial activity 299 Identifying species using marker genes 300 Getting the Hang of Microbial Genetics and Systematics 301 Sequencing whole genomes 301 Using metagenomics to study microbial communities 302 Reading microbial transcriptomics 303 Figuring out proteomics and metabolomics 304 Looking for Microbial Dark Matter 306 Chapter 19: Synthesizing Life 307 Regulating Genes: The lac Operon 308 Using a good natural system 308 Improving a good system 310 Designing Genetic Networks 312 Switching from one state to another 313 Oscillating between states 314 Keeping signals short 315 The Synthetic Biologist’s Toolbox 315 Making it modular 315 Participating in the iGEM competition 316 Part 7: The Part of Tens 319 Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Diseases Caused by Microbes 321 Ebola 322 Anthrax 322 Influenza 323 Tuberculosis 324 HIV 324 Cholera 325 Smallpox 325 Primary Amoebic Menigoencephalitis 326 The Unknown 327 Chapter 21: Ten Great Uses for Microbes 329 Making Delicious Foods 329 Growing Legumes 330 Brewing Beer, Liquor, and Wine 330 Killing Insect Pests 331 Treating Sewage 331 Contributing to Medicine 332 Setting Up Your Aquarium 332 Making and Breaking Down Biodegradable Plastics 333 Turning Over Compostable Waste 333 Maintaining a Balance 334 Chapter 22: Ten Great Uses for Microbiology 335 Medical Care: Keeping People Healthy 335 Dental Care: Keeping Those Pearly Whites Shining Bright 336 Veterinary Care: Helping Fido and Fluffy to Feel Their Best 337 Monitoring the Environment 338 Making Plants Happy 339 Keeping Fish Swimming Strong 339 Producing Food, Wine, and Beer 340 Science Hacking 341 Looking for Microbes in Clean Rooms 341 Producing Pharmaceuticals 342 Index 343

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Book SynopsisThe only text to focus on study and communication skills specifically for bioscience students, helping them get the most out of their degree, and develop the skills and experience that will make them more employable after graduation. Written in an encouraging manner using biological examples, this book assists students as they transition to university studies and progress to employment. Readers are guided towards a greater understanding of what they need to do to make the most of resources available, how to approach assessment in a way that recognizes what they need to achieve, and how to reflect on their progress to maximize employability.Key features: Written by two award winning bioscience teachers and a career development specialist with a background in bioscience to offer expert guidance throughout. A particular emphasis on foundational skills that really make a difference to students: ''managing your time well'', ''thinking critically'', and ''developing yourself''.Biological examples throughout demonstrate the relevance of the skills being discussed to students'' programme of study. The authors explain how to communicate ideas effectively across all required assessment formats, and how to prepare for and complete exams whilst maintaining wellbeing to help students succeed in their assessments. The flexible structure enables students to read the chapters in any order, tailoring their reading to the skills most relevant to them. New to this edition:''What I Wish I Knew Earlier'' videos capture bioscience students reflecting on their university experience and sharing their key takeaways to help other students thrive. A fresh structure to the content, with new chapters including Chapter 5 ''Getting yourself organized'' and Chapter 12 ''Key competencies: collaboration and critical thinking'', which provide broader coverage and greater support than ever before. A discussion around the use of Generative AI in university provides students with insights into the benefits and drawbacks of this new technology with a focus on academic integrity and best practices.A greater focus on student wellbeing encourages students to balance their responsibilities in and outside of university. Digital formats and online resources:The 4th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Science Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with student-created videos, additional poster examples, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

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Book SynopsisA writer, broadcaster, and photographer, Editorial Consultant Adam Hart-Davis is a popular and respected explainer of science and engineering. He presented the BBC series What the Romans Did For Us, followed by further programmes on the Victorians, Tudors and Stuarts, and Ancients. He also co-presented Tomorrow's World, Science Shack, The Cosmos: A Beginner's Guide, and Just Another Day, about the science and technology of everyday life. He is the author of more than 35 books on science, invention, and history.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface ix Introduction: Ecology and its Domain xii 1 Organisms in their Environments: the Evolutionary Backdrop 1 2 Conditions 32 3 Resources 65 4 Matters of Life and Death 102 5 Intraspecific Competition 132 6 Movement and Metapopulations 169 7 Life History Ecology and Evolution 206 8 Interspecific Competition 240 9 The Nature of Predation 284 10 The Population Dynamics of Predation 320 11 Decomposers and Detritivores 357 12 Parasitism and Disease 378 13 Facilitation: Mutualism and Commensalism 416 14 Abundance 453 15 Pest Control Harvesting and Conservation 477 16 Community Modules and the Structure of Ecological Communities 522 17 Food Webs 544 18 Patterns in Community Composition in Space and Time 572 19 Patterns in Biodiversity and their Conservation 603 20 The Flux of Energy through Ecosystems 647 21 The Flux of Matter through Ecosystems 678 22 Ecology in a Changing World 708 References 743 Organism Index 798 Subject Index 812

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents 1 An introduction to statistics 2 Dealing with variability 3 Testing for normality and transforming data 3.7 Self-assessment problems 4 Testing for differences from an expected value or between two groups 5 Testing for differences between more than two groups: ANOVA and its non-parametric equivalents 6 Investigating relationships 7 Dealing with categorical data 8 Designing experiments 9 More complex statistical analysis 10 Presenting and writing about statistics Glossary Further reading Solutions Statistical tables Table S1: Critical values for the t statistic Table S2: Critical values for the correlation coefficient r Table S3: Critical values for the x2 statistic Table S4: Critical values for the Wilcoxon T distribution Table S5: Critical values for the Mann–Whitney U distribution Table S6: Critical values for the Friedman x2 distribution Table S7: Critical values for the Spearman rank correlation coefficient r

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: The Lowdown on Genetics: Just the Basics 5 Chapter 1: Welcome to Genetics: Just About Everyone Loves a Good Pair of Genes 7 Chapter 2: Basic Cell Biology. 13 Chapter 3: Visualize Peas: Discovering the Laws of Inheritance 35 Chapter 4: Law Enforcement: Mendel’s Laws Applied to Complex Traits. 55 Part 2: DNA: The Genetic Material 73 Chapter 5: DNA: The Pattern for Life 75 Chapter 6: Chromosomes: The Big Picture 91 Chapter 7: Replication: A Copy Machine for DNA 105 Chapter 8: Transcription: Getting Instructions from DNA 125 Chapter 9: Translating the Genetic Code 141 Chapter 10: Gene Expression: Finding the Right Tool for the Job 157 Part 3: Genetics and Your Health 173 Chapter 11: What Could Go Wrong: Changes in DNA Sequence 175 Chapter 12: Chromosome Disorders: It’s All a Numbers Game 193 Chapter 13: Taking a Closer Look at the Genetics of Cancer 211 Chapter 14: Genetic Counseling, Risk Assessment, and Genetic Testing 229 Chapter 15: Treating Genetic Disorders and Using Genetics to Tailor Treatment 249 Part 4: Genetics and Your World 263 Chapter 16: Tracing Human History and the Future of Populations 265 Chapter 17: Solving Mysteries Using DNA 283 Chapter 18: DNA Sequencing: Decoding the Genome 305 Chapter 19: Genetic Makeovers: Using Genetic Engineering to Change the Genome 319 Chapter 20: Giving Ethical Considerations Their Due 339 Part 5: The Part of Tens 353 Chapter 21: Ten Hot Issues in Genetics 355 Chapter 22: Ten Pathways to a Career in Genetics 365 Index 371

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate book for students completing AQA Biology A Level. Not only is it approved by AQA, it is written by a best-selling team of authors who cover the depth of knowledge needed at A Level and beyond. Connections are made between new content and what they've learned at GCSE, including visual diagrams so they can see how topics develop.

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Book SynopsisBill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. His bestselling books include The Road to Little Dribbling, Notes from a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods, One Summer and The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. In a national poll, Notes from a Small Island was voted the book that best represents Britain. His acclaimed work of popular science, A Short History of Nearly Everything, won the Aventis Prize and the Descartes Prize, and is the biggest selling non-fiction book of the 21st century. The Body: A Guide for Occupants was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize and is an international bestseller.Bill Bryson was Chancellor of Durham University 2005-2011. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in England.Trade ReviewA directory of wonders. Extraordinary stories about the heart, lungs, genitals ... plus some anger and life advice – all delivered in the inimitable Bryson style -- Gavin Francis * Guardian *Remarkable ... Every page is dense with scientific facts written as vividly as a thriller, as well as answers to conundrums such as why we don’t fall out of bed when we are asleep ... It is woven through with the kind of human stories that Bryson has made his trademark. * Mail on Sunday *Readable and useful ... witty, jargon-free prose that glides you through 400 pages. It’s fun to read because it’s not just comprehensive, but quirky. -- Richard Morrison * The Times *SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019: 'so packed with arresting facts (you eat 60 tons of food in a lifetime) and unlikely anecdotes (such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel's six weeks with a half-sovereign lodged in his throat) that you barely notice the sheer volume of anatomical knowledge you're digesting ... makes complex subjects simple and eminently entertaining.' * Sunday Times *It is a feat of narrative skill to bake so many facts into an entertaining and nutritious book..where Byrson really shines is in his imaginative glosses on the facts he has collected. * The Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSE Grade 9-1Subject: BiologySuitable for the 2025 examsIdeal GCSE grade 9-1 practice in handy revision cardsFour different card types Revise, Memorise, Test and Practical cover everything you need to revise and test for each topic. Practise in short bursts and mix up the cards to familiarise yourself with the topics and different question types. 100 topic-based GCSE revision cards How to Use cards include revision tips and games Revise cards provide a recap of the key facts you need to know for each topic Memorise cards include the most important scientific terms, definitions and equations Test cards feature quick-fire questions to test your understanding and recall Practical cards allow you to review all required practicalsAlso available for GCSE Chemistry (9780008353902), Physics (9780008353919), Combined Science Trilogy (9780008353926) and KS3 Science (9780008398729)Trade Review“Generally excellent. Attractive layout, clear and easy to access. There is necessary focus on exam skills, but presented in an interesting, step-by-step format.” Susan Stirrup, King’s Ely “I like the clear layout, especially the spacing of the questions – it is very accessible.” Fiona Hall, Sheringham High School “Colourful and informative.” Jane Hamilton, Alsager School

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""An entry-level introduction to virology that fascinated me"---Leon Vlieger, Inquisitive Biologist"This book offers an excellent overview of the main tenets of viral biology, designed to help readers better understand why viruses cause infection while also highlighting how our environment could not function properly without them."---C. Kale, Choice"Throughout her infectiously enthusiastic, irresistibly illustrated analysis, [Roossinck] emphasizes viral complexity.`"---Andrew Robinson, Nature"[This book] will surely inspire future generations of scientists."---William P. Hanage, The Quarterly Review of Biology

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Book SynopsisExplains how people who are clinically dead can have a transformative experience, illustrating the stories of people who have gone through a Near Death Experience (NDE). This title states that our consciousness does not always coincide with brain functions, and shows that consciousness can even be experienced separate from the body.Trade Review"Dr. Pim van Lommel's Consciousness Beyond Life is an exciting, informative, and thorough overview of near-death experiences. As one of the foremost experts in the field, his work moves us closer to rational comprehension of human kind's deepest mystery- life after death." -- Raymond A. Moody MD,PhD, author of Life After Life "In Consciousness Beyond Life, cardiologist Pim van Lommel constructs a model of consciousness that courageously builds on all we know. The resulting view is... bright and hopeful... and has the redeeming feature of being consistent with scientific data, which in our era makes all the difference." -- Dr. Larry Dossey "Pim van Lommel shows that the symphony of human consciousness does continue... [even] at the portals of death. His evidence is robust, and can no longer be ignored either by the science community, or by society at large." -- Dr. Ervin Laszlo "Most books on NDEs only touch on some of the ideas that are presented, but the distinctive contribution of this book is that it presents and defends a complete theory of consciousness... What a brilliant, erudite and magisterial book. A magnificent achievement, clearly a landmark book. " -- Dr. Kenneth Ring, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Connecticut "Consciousness Beyond Life confronts the apparent enigma of clear thinking, accurate perception, and enhanced memory in people who are clinically dead. This rigorous and provocative book may change our ideas about the mind and how we practice medicine." -- Bruce Greyson, M.D., Carlson Professor of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine "I highly recommend Consciousness Beyond Life. Van Lommel is convinced that NDEs are real experiences, not just some sort of brain malfunction. He... has studied NDEs for more than 20 years and this is an authoritative look, with solid medical background. " -- Dr. Charles T. Tart, Ph.D. "There have been several books published which explore consciousness, the near-death experience, or the brain, but van Lommel's book is the most comprehensive... Human beings are something more than physical bodies. There is life after death. Read Consciousness Beyond Life and expand your mind with hope." -- Basil & Spice "The most significant contribution to the field to appear in many years, containing as it does [van Lommel's] mature philosophical reflections on the implications of the findings of his study on near-death experiences in survivors of cardiac arrest." -- David Lorimer, editor of the Network Review

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Book SynopsisPlease note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: OCRLevel: A LevelSubject: BiologyFirst teaching: September 2015; first exams: June 2017Written by curriculum and specification experts, this Student Book supports and extends students through the new linear course while delivering the breadth, depth, and skills needed to succeed in the new A Levels and beyond.Table of ContentsModule 1 Development of practical skills in Biology Module 2 Foundations in Biology Chapter 2 2.1: Microscopy 2.2: Magnification and calibration 2.3: More microscopy 2.4: Eukaryotic cell structure 2.5: The ultrastructure of plant cells 2.6: Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells Chapter 2 Practice questions Chapter 3 Biological Molecules 3.1: Biological elements 3.2: Water 3.3: Carbohydrates 3.4: Testing for carbohydrates 3.5: Lipids 3.6: Structure of proteins 3.7: Types of proteins 3.8: Nucleic acids 3.9: DNA replication and the genetic code 3.10: Protein synthesis 3.11: ATP Chapter 3 Practice questions Chapter 4 Enzymes 4.1: Enzyme action 4.2: Factors affecting enzyme activity 4.3: Enzyme inhibitors 4.4: Cofactors, coenqymes, and prosthetic groups Chapter 4 Practice questions Chapter 5 Plasma membranes 5.1: The structure and function of membranes 5.2: Factors affecting membrane structure 5.3: Diffusion 5.4: Active transport 5.5: Osmosis Chapter 5 Practice questions Chapter 6 Cell division 6.1: The cell cycle 6.2: Mitosis 6.3: Meiosis 6.4: The organisation and specialisation of cells 6.5: Stem cells Chapter 6 Practice questions Module 2 summary Module 2 practice questions Module 3 Exchange and transport Module 3 Introduction Chapter 7 Exchange surfaces and breathing 7.1: Specialised exchange surfaces 7.2: The mammalian gaseous exchange system 7.3: Measuring the process 7.4: Ventilation and gas exchange inother organisms Chapter 7 Practice questions Chapter 8 Transport in animals 8.1: Transport systems in multicellular animals 8.2: Blood vessels 8.3: Blood, tissue fluid, and lymph 8.4: Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood 8.5: The heart Chapter 8 Practice questions Chatper 9 Transport in plants 9.1: Transport systems in dicotyledonous plants 9.2: Water transport in multicellular plants 9.3: Transpiration 9.4: Translocation 9.5: Plant adaptations to water availability Chapter 9 Practice questions Module 3 summary Module 3 practice questions Module 4 Biodiversity, evolution and disease Module 4 introduction Chapter 10 Classification and evolution 10.1: Classification 10.2: The five kingdoms 10.3: Phylogeny 10.4: Evidence for evolution 10.5: Types of variation 10.6: Representing variation graphically 10.7: Adaptations 10.8: Changing population characteristics Chapter 10 practice questions Chapter 11 Biodiversity 11.1: Biodiversity 11.2: Types of sampling 11.3: Sampling techniques 11.4: Calculating biodiversity 11.5: Calculating genetic biodiversity 11.5: Factors affecting biodiversity 11.7: Reasons for maintaining biodiversity 11.8: Methods of maintaining biodiversity Chapter 11 practice questions Chapter 12 Communicable diseases 12.1: Animal and plant pathogens 12.2: Animal and plant diseases 12.3: The transmission of communicable diseases 12.4: Plant defences against pathogens 12.5: Non-specific animal defences against pathogens 12.6: The specific immune system 12.7: Preventing and treating disease Chapter 12 practice questions Module 4 summary Module 4 practice questions Module 5 Communication, homeostasis, and energy Chapter 13 Neuronal communication Chapter 13 Neuronal communication 13.1: Coordination 13.2: Neurones 13.3: Sensory receptors 13.4: Nervous transmission 13.5: Synapses 13.6: Organisation of the nervous system 13.7: Structure and function of the brain 13.8: Reflexes 13.9: Voluntary and involuntary muscles 13.10: Sliding filament model Chapter 13 Practice questions Chapter 14 Hormonal communication 14.1: Hormonal communication 14.2: Structure and function of the pancreas 14.3: Regulation of blood glucose concentration 14.4: Diabetes and its control 14.5: Coordinated responses 14.6: Controlling heart rate Chapter 14 Practice questions Chapter 15 Homeostasis 15.1: The principles of homeostasis 15.2: Thermoregulation in ectotherms 15.3: Thermoregulation in endotherms 15.4: Excretion, homeostasis, and the liver 15.5: The structure and function of the mammalian kidney 15.6: The kidney and osmoregulation 15.7: Urine and diagnosis 15.8: Kidney failure Chapter 15 Practice questions Chapter 16 Plant responses 16.1: Plant hormones and growth in platns 16.2: Plant responses to abiotic stress 16.3: Plant response to herbivory 16.4: Tropisms in plants 16.5: The commercial use of plant hormones Chapter 16 Practice questions Chapter 17 Energy for biological processes 17.1: Energy cycles 17.2: ATP synthesis 17.3: Photosynthesis 17.4: Factors affecting photosynthesis Chapter 17 Practice questions Chapter 18 Respiration 18.1: Glycolysis 18.2: Linking glycolysis and the Krebs cycle 18.3: The Kreb cycle 18.4: Oxidative phosphorylation 18.5: Aerobic respiration 18.6: Respiratory substrates Chapter 18 Practice questions Module 5 summary Module 5 questions Module 6 Genetics, evolution, and ecosystems Chapter 19 Genetics of living systems 19.1: Mutations and variation 19.2: Control of gene expression 19.3: Body plans Chapter 19 Practice questions Chapter 20 Patterns of inheritance and variation 20.1: Variation and inheritance 20.2: Monogenic inheritance 20.3: Dihybrid inheritance 20.4: Phenotypic ratios 20.5: Evolution 20.6: Speciation and artifical selection Chapter 20 Practice questions Chapter 21 Manipulating genomes 21.1: DNA profiling 21.2: DNA sequencing and analysis 21.3: Using DNA sequencing 21.4: Genetic engineering 21.5: Gene technology and ethics Chapter 21 Practice questions Chapter 22 Cloing and biotechnology 22.1: Natural cloning in plants 22.2: Artificial cloning in plants 21.4: Cloning in animals 22.4: Microorganisms and biotechnology 22.5: Microorganisms, medicines, and bioremediation 22.6: Culturing microorganisms in the laboratory 22.7: Culturing microorganisms on an industrial scale 22.8: Using immobilised enzymes Chapter 22 Practice questions Chapter 23 Ecosystems 23.1: Ecosystems 23.2: Biomass transfer through an ecosystem 23.3: Recycling within ecosystems 23.4: Succession 23.5: Measuring the distribution and abundance of organisms Chapter 23 Practice questions Chapter 24 Populations and sustainability 24.1: Population size 24.2: Competition 24.3: PredatorDSprey relationships 24.4: Conservation and preservation 24.5: Sustainability 24.6: Ecosystem management DS Masai mara 24.7: Ecosystem management DS Terai region of Nepal 24.8: Ecosystem management DS Peat bogs 24.9: Environmentally sensitive ecosystems Chapter 24 Practice questions Module 6 summary Module 6 questions

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Book SynopsisSucceed in your biology course with this updated Sixth Edition of BIOLOGY TODAY AND TOMORROW WITHOUT PHYSIOLOGY. Packed with real-world applications, the book offers chunked content in a clear, straightforward writing style, beautiful art and a variety of in-text learning tools. The accompanying MindTap for Biology includes multimedia instruction, assessments, videos, personalized study tools and more. With this easy-to-read, engaging text, you'll learn about biology from the perspective of issues relevant to your daily life.Table of Contents1. Invitation to Biology. Unit I: How Cells Work. 2. Molecules of Life. 3. Cell Structure. 4. Energy and Metabolism. 5. Photosynthesis. 6. Releasing Chemical Energy. Unit II: Genetics. 7. DNA Structure and Function. 8. Gene Expression and Control. 9. How Cells Reproduce. 10. Patterns of Inheritance. 11. Biotechnology. Unit III: Evolution and Diversity. 12. Evidence of Evolution. 13. Processes of Evolution. 14. Prokaryotes, Protists, and Viruses. 15. Plants and Fungi. 16. Animal Evolution. Unit IV: Ecology. 17. Population Ecology. 18. Communities and Ecosystems. 19. The Biosphere and Human Effects.

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Book SynopsisFully updated revision of a classic text of fering a thorough understanding of the normal behavior of domestic animals The Seventh Edition of Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists is a fully updated revision of this popular, classic text offering a thorough understanding of the normal behavior of domestic animals. Maintaining the foundation of earlier editions, chapters examine key behavior issues ranging from communication to social structure. The Seventh Edition adds enhanced coverage of behavioral genetics, animal cognition, and learning, considering new knowledge and the very latest information throughout. Each chapter covers a wide variety of farm and companion animals, including dogs, cats, horses, pigs, sheep, cattle, and goats. Major additions are chicken and donkey behavior as well as the microbiome. The cognitive skills of the different species are discussed in the learning chapter. Each chapter covers a particular behavior subdivided by species. The information has been updated using information published in the past five years. To aid in reader comprehension and assist in self-learning, a companion website provides review questions and answers and the figures from the book in PowerPoint. Sample topics covered in Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists include: Communication patterns, perception, vocalization, visual signals, social behavior, sleep and activity patterns, and detection of emotions in others Maternal behavior, pain- and fear-induced aggression, feeding habits, and behavioral problems (such as cribbing, offspring rejection and anxiety) Aggression and social structure, stereotypic behavior, free-ranging versus confined behavior, and maternal behavior (such as recognizing the young) Sexual behavior, development of behavior, and sleep behavior, including ultradian, circadian, annual, and other rhythms Ingestive behavior (food and water intake), hyperactivity and narcolepsy, and overall learning behavior The role of genetics, the environment, and the microbiome in behavior. The Seventh Edition of Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists is an essential reference for students of animal science and veterinary students, as well as qualified veterinarians and animal scientists seeking a more thorough understanding of the principles of animal behavior.

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Book SynopsisProviding complete, step-by-step coverage of the 2008 Edexcel GCE Biology specification, this is the official Student Book for the concept-led approach to the specification. Written by experienced examiners, it offers students motivating and relevant content to improve exam performance and ensure students fulfil their full potential. Allows for regular testing and exam preparation with real Edexcel past questions, provided in the Examzone' sections. Supports independent learning through a range of additional resources provided on the ActiveBook CD-ROM, included FREE in the back of each book. Helps students build a wide range of skills, including data analysis, critical evaluation of information, communication and collaborative work. Gives students an in-depth, scientific understanding of the principles covered in each topic, including How Scienc

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Book SynopsisThis title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2022.Confidently navigate the updated Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology (9700) syllabus with a structured approach ensuring that the link between theory and practice is consolidated, scientific skills are applied, and analytical skills developed.- Enable students to monitor and build progress with short 'self-assessment' questions throughout the student text, with answers at the back of the book, so students can check their understanding as they work their way through the chapters.- Build scientific communication skills and vocabulary in written responses with a variety of exam-style questions. - Encourage understanding of historical context and scientific applications with extension boxes in the student text.- Have confidence that lessons cover the syllabus completely with a free Scheme of Work available online.- Provide additional practice with the accompanying write-in Practical Skills Workbooks, which once completed, can also be used to recap learning for revision.

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Book SynopsisFrom the origins of life to the structure of modern ecosystems, this beautifully illustrated and full-colour book follows the story of life on Earth, stopping along the way to relate how key developments have influenced events in history. It is indispensable both for students of biology and anyone curious about how life works.Trade ReviewA truly wonderful and important book that fizzes with excitement at the extraordinary forces that shape us and all living things. A triumph * Sir Tim Smit KBE, Co-founder of the Eden Project *The best biology text I've ever read . . . I wish I'd had this book as a student, but I am delighted to get my hands on it as an adult * Rowan Hooper, New Scientist *

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Book SynopsisWhat is the material basis of the thoughts that occur inside our heads?Where do imaginative, creative, or spiritual thoughts come from - can these really be the product of nerve impulses in the brain? And is the human mind radically different from that of other species, or is our uniqueness more superficial than real? In this book, Oxford biologist John Parrington proposes a radical new theory of human consciousness, arguing that a qualitative leap in consciousness occurred during human evolution as language and the use of tools transformed our brains. Rejecting outdated views of the brain as a hard-wired circuit diagram, he draws on the latest insights from neuroscience to show that meaning is created within our heads through a dynamic interaction of oscillating brain waves. This new model of consciousness not only provides a material basis of our innermost thoughts but also explains why the mind can sometimes go wrong, causing deep mental distress.Trade ReviewAn interesting and thought-provoking exploration of consciousness * Popular Science *

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Book SynopsisAll the key principles of developmental biology that students need to know, underpinned by experimental evidence and an exploration of the molecular basis of the subject. Wolpert''s Principles of Development opens up the fascinating field of developmental biology to any bioscience student. A focus on the underlying processes shared by diverse organisms lays the foundation for a richer understanding of the subject. Cutting edge science is explained clearly, supported by custom-drawn figures and learning features.Key features - An emphasis throughout on the underlying principles - which underpin the commonalities between different organisms and their development - enables students to get a clear sense of the ''big picture'' of the subject. - The big picture perspective is reinforced by clear learning objectives and summaries to help students focus on the core concepts, and regular interactive quizzes to allow students to test their understanding. - Custom-drawn artwork and integrated ani

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