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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The Invertebrate Tree of Life is an invaluable work for anyone entering or already working in the field of invertebrate evolution, taxonomy, and phylogenetics. By unlocking and reviewing a huge body of literature, identifying knowledge gaps, and providing a balanced overview of both current consensus views and disagreements, Giribet and Edgecombe provide an incredibly useful community service, making this work a benchmark for the future."---Leon Vlieger, Inquisitive Biologist"[For] true researchers, it is an amazing synthesis likely to serve as a landmark reference for years."---S.R. Fegley, Choice"[An] essential resource for academics as well as their students."---Douglas H. Erwin, The Quarterly Review of Biology"[A] highly welcome modern book with a refreshing outlook on a classic subject, that will prove extremely useful to zoologists around the world."---Thomas Stach, Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research"The book provides a wonderful work of synthesis of classic and most recent analyses, incorporating genomic data and the new technologies that led to modern phylogenomics, exploring current debates and contrasting previous phylogenetic hypotheses."---Juan J. Morrone, Frontiers of Biogeography"[The Invertebrate Tree of Life] is in all respects a work of great scholarship, a masterpiece of science, a book for its time."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"The enthusiasm of the authors for their subject translates well onto paper. . . . this book represents a useful and timely contribution to the field of invertebrate evolution and taxonomy."---P. Buckley, The Malacologist

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards""The most comprehensive [biography] to date. . . . Dweller in Shadows has many virtues. . . . The deepest impress of [the] book, however, is that it grows into the portrait of a hero."---Anthony Lane, New Yorker"Kate Kennedy finally does justice to the neglected poet, whose musician’s ear for the sounds of the war captures the reality of trench life like no other . . . . Enthralling, meticulously researched and deeply sympathetic."---Andrew Motion, The Spectator"[A] poignant biography of Gurney. . . . [Kennedy] captures not only her subject’s melancholy and angst but also his unique artistic accomplishments. For this Ms. Kennedy is particularly well-suited. . . . Her longtime interest in the intersection of words and music is evident in her sensitive analysis of Gurney’s songs and her careful, probing readings of his verse."---David Yezzi, Wall Street Journal"This substantial and, for the most part, unusually readable biography gives us a rich picture of the world and terrible existence of an astonishing, multitalented artist whose true time is long overdue."---Lachlan Mackinnon, Times Literary Supplement"Compelling and extraordinary."---Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 ‘In Tune’"[A] fine, well-researched and intelligent biography. . . . This painstaking biography will do much to enhance [Gurney's] reputation."---Simon Heffer, Literary Review ​​​​​​​"[An] admirably detailed and perceptive biography. . . . [Kennedy] examines in some detail the extraordinary depth and talent of Gurney’s creative genius—she is particularly illuminating in talking about his poetry—while being candid about his erratic behaviour and impractical approach to adult life."---Daniel Jaffé, BBC Music Magazine ​​​​​​​"A particularly rich and detailed account. . . . This will certainly prove to be a valuable reference tool."---Jeremy Dibble, Gramophone"This is an impeccably and thoroughly researched biography, carefully analytical and elegantly presented. Kate Kennedy has left no stone unturned in her endeavours. It certainly makes for rewarding reading. Although Gurney has long dwelt on the shadowy periphery of musical life, this outstanding biography does much to redress the balance. It has to be one of the most heart-rending books I’ve ever read."---Stephen Greenbank, MusicWeb International"Written with enormous empathy, Kennedy’s account is heart-wrenching in places. A compelling work"---Elizabeth Fitzherbert, The Lady"Gurney deserved much better treatment. He deserved a much better society. His work began to give expression to his incipient sense of the need for social change. It’s to be hoped this thorough, sympathetic book will bring him the attention he was denied while he lived, and perhaps also prevent today’s or tomorrow’s Gurney suffering a similar fate."---Alan Dent, Penniless Press"This is a wonderful book that is an affectionate tribute to a truly great man."---Candia McKormack, Cotswold Life"The book deftly sheds light on how Gurney produced his much respected work." * Library Journal *"Kate Kennedy’s comprehensive biography of the early-20th-century British poet and composer Ivor Gurney, Dweller in Shadows, is an enormous feat of meticulously detailed scholarship. No stone has been left unturned and no aspect of his life has been left untouched (or at least not speculated upon) by Kennedy.. . . . In Dweller in Shadows Kennedy has created a fully realized portrayal of a complex historical figure’s life and reclaimed it for the good of historians and laypeople alike."---Walter Holland, Rain Taxi Review of Books"A stunning contribution to the fields of psychiatric historiography, musicology, literary studies, psychoanalytical scholarship, and many more disciplines, I learned a great deal from this beautifully constructed text, and I hope that Dr. Kennedy will continue to produce other such gripping biographies in years to come."---Brett Kahr, Confer"Authoritative and exhaustively researched"---Roger Ebbatson, Journal of the Friends of the Dymock Poets

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Shortlisted for the Wildlife Publication Award in Biography/History of Wildlife Biology, The Wildlife Society""A keystone ecosystem provides lessons in how we can save the world from ourselves." * Kirkus Reviews *

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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 SynopsisTrade Review"One of New Scientist's best science books to read in 2021""A New Scientist Book of the Year""A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""Engrossing and novel. . . . [A] fascinating and fact-filled book."---Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today"An eye-opening and mouth-watering new book."---Bill Thompson, Post and Courier"An engaging trip through time, science, and food."---Amy Halloran, Times Union"Dunn and Sanchez are indeed the perfect hosts, guiding readers, with humor and expertise, through a feast of entertaining anecdotes in fields such as ecology, agriculture, psychology, art and chemistry."---Grace Rajendran, Shelf Awareness"Our hosts at this empirical dinner party envision a new future for the study of flavor, with seats for the curious of every stripe. . . . A persuasive, entertaining argument about how our avid pursuit of deliciousness helped shape our evolutionary path." * Kirkus Reviews *"Fascinating, unusual and truly ‘delicious’ (in more than one sense)"---Vitali Vitaliev, Engineering and Technology"Dunn and Sanchez are scrupulous in the way they present their evidence and arguments. . . . a charming book."---Simon Ings, New Scientist"[Dunn and Sanchez] draw from anthropology, ecology, food science, chemistry, biology, and other fields to create a compelling perspective on how flavor has driven diets and food choices in the past and continues to do so now. . . . An insightful narrative spiced with witty asides and relatable notes."---M. H. Albro, Choice"Written with an entertaining mix of anecdotes from the authors’ culinary travels as well as findings from the latest research, Dunn and Sanchez stir together a rich variety of ingredients to create a highly satisfying and indeed flavoursome narrative."---P.D. Smith, The Guardian

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsBrief Table of ContentsPreface1. The Vertebrate Story: An Overview2. Systematics and Vertebrate Evolution3. Early Chordates and Jawless Fishes4. Gnathostome Fishes5. Amphibians6. Evolution of Reptiles7. Morphology, Reproduction, and Development of Turtles, Tuataras, Lizards, and Snakes (Testudines and Lepidosauria)8. Morphology, Reproduction, and Development of Crocodilians and Birds (Archosaurs)9. Mammals10. Vertebrate Zoogeography11. Population Dynamics12. Movements13. Intraspecific Behavior and Ecology14. Interspecific Interactions15. Techniques for Ecological and Behavioral Studies16. Extinction and Extirpation: Natural and Human-Caused17. Restoration of Endangered Species18. Regulatory Legislation Affecting Vertebrates19. Wildlife in a Modern World: Threats and Conservation20. Climate Change21. Wildlife Management in a Modern WorldAppendixesGlossaryBibliographyCreditsTaxonomic IndexSubject Index

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Book SynopsisGet submerged in the amazing world of sharks! Your expert host, award-winning marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman, will show you howand whywe should protect these mysterious, misunderstood guardians of the ocean. Sharks are some of the most fascinating, most ecologically important, most threatened, and most misunderstood animals on Earth. More often feared than revered, their role as predators of the deep have earned them a reputation as a major threat to humans. But the truth is that sharks are not a danger to usthey're in danger from us. In Why Sharks Matter, marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman explains why it's crucial that we overcome our misconceptions and rise above cinematic jump scares to embrace sharks as the imperiled and elegant ocean guardians they really are. Sharing his own fascinating experiences working with sharks, Shiffman tells us why healthy shark populations are a must for supporting ocean ecosystemsand the coastal economies that depend on them whTrade ReviewShiffman says he wants 'to teach you why sharks are remarkable and awe-inspiring animals, why we're better off with sharks than we are without them, and what you can do to help protect the alarming and increasing number of sharks of conservation concern.' He succeeds on all counts.—San Francisco ChronicleThe argument of Shiffman's book is that we should do a better job of protecting sharks, and his method is to dip analysis and policy recommendations in a sugar coating of cool facts. For Shiffman, our inability to conceptualize relative risk is both an ecological and aesthetic tragedy, undermining conservation efforts while preventing us from exulting in the glory of sharks—with their dermal denticles, their total lack of bones and their ability to hear an injured fish from a mile away.—Molly Young, New York TimesWhether this book makes you pause and reflect on your perception of sharks, or teaches you some new facts about these predators, Shiffman hopes he has shed light on human side of shark conservation through this work.—Forbes[Shiffman] delivers the book he was born to write.—The RevelatorJoin award-winning marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman in an approachable, humorous and adventure-packed narrative about sharks—the mysterious guardians of the ocean. You'll learn why we should overcome our misconceptions regarding these creatures, delve deep into Shiffman's own experiences with sharks, and explore decades of scientific research and policymaking related to shark conservation.—Scuba DivingA fun, engaging and informative read.—Biological ConservationWritten by a US shark-conservation expert with a solid academic background...[Shiffman] question[s] the easy assumptions we divers sometimes make for emotional reasons about protecting sharks, rather than being guided by the science.—DivernetShiffman is quick to celebrate those who advance the interests of sharks, profiling a diverse group of dedicated scientists (itself laudable in a field dominated by white men). His bluntness and specificity is refreshing in the face of so much advocacy that just sets its sights at 'raising awareness.'—New ScientistShiffman is an entertaining writer, not afraid to nerd out over sharks and share plenty of interesting stories. But what I really appreciate is that every piece of information is grounded in science. Think of it as the anti-Shark Week: the book is entertaining and informative without being sensational or lurid.—Cool Green Science (The Nature Conservancy)Those that want to learn more about sharks and their conservation will find [Why Sharks Matter] a valuable resource. Shiffman is aiming to educate this generation and inspire them to help make the difference that will see shark populations rebuild....As such, this is a book as much about people as it is about sharks.—Colin A. Simpfendorfer, Current BiologyA humorous and pleasant read, packed with lots of facts and stories.—The Marine BiologistTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. Shark Basics, and Fun Facts to Keep You ReadingChapter 2. Sharks Are Not a Threat to HumansChapter 3. The Ecological Significance of Sharks Chapter 4. What Are the Threats to Sharks and How Threatened Are They? Chapter 5. How Can We Protect Sharks? Chapter 6. Sustainable Fisheries for Shark Conservation: Target-Based PoliciesChapter 7. Fishing and Trade Bans for Shark Conservation: Limit-Based PoliciesChapter 8. How Are Scientists Helping Sharks?Chapter. How Are Environmentalists Helping Sharks?Chapter 10. How Can You Help Sharks? (Dos and Please Just Don'ts)AfterwordAcknowledgmentsBibliographyIndexColor plates follow page ___

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Book SynopsisThis loose-leaf format of Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, offers students a convenient and easy way to complete and submit laboratory assignments to their instructor in the classroom.Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, provides guided lab activities that allow students to translate their scientific understanding of exercise physiology into practical applications. Written by experts G. Gregory Haff and Charles Dumke, the multiple lab activities are designed so they can be completed in any educational setting. The third edition is supported by full-color images and the addition of several new online interactive lab activities, which are ideal for labs with limited equipment as well as labs that are running completely in an online format.The updated third edition comprises 16 laboratory chapters that offer a total of 59 lab activities. Each laboratory chapter provides a complete lesson, including objectives, definitions of key terms, and background information that sets the stage for learning. Each lab activity has step-by-step procedures, providing guidance for those new to lab settings so that they can complete the procedures. A lab activity finder makes it easy to locate specific tests. In addition to 10 new lab activities found in the text, the third edition features the following related online learning tools delivered through HKPropel: Twenty-seven interactive lab activities with video to enhance student learning and simulate the experience of performing the labs in the real world; online lab activities are assignable and trackable by instructors More than 100 case studies for students, with sample answers provided for instructors, and question sets for every laboratory activity to further facilitate practical application of the data Guided notes to help students prepare for each lab by offering an introduction and prompting them to seek specific information through their reading of the chapter Electronic versions of individual and group data sheets for students to input data from the laboratory activities they conduct Chapter quizzes (assessments) that are automatically graded and may also be assigned by instructors to test comprehension of critical concepts In addition to these online activities, the third edition of Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology features a laboratory chapter on high-intensity fitness training that includes several popular intermittent fitness tests that students can learn to perform and interpret. Information in the appendixes provides students with a wealth of information, including helping them to estimate the oxygen cost of walking, running, and cycling. The text offers new research and information pertaining to each laboratory topic.Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, exposes students to a broad expanse of tests that are typically performed in an exercise physiology lab and that can be applied to a variety of professional settings. As such, the text serves as a high-quality resource for basic laboratory testing procedures used in assessing human performance, health, and wellness.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsLaboratory 1. Primary Data CollectionTest VariablesMeasurement TerminologyMetric ConversionsBackground and Environmental InformationDescriptive StatisticsPresentation of ResultsInterpretation of DataPoster PresentationsLaboratory Activity 1.1 Basic DataLaboratory Activity 1.2 Statistical ProceduresLaboratory Activity 1.3 Tables and GraphsLaboratory Activity 1.4 Creating a Poster PresentationLaboratory 2. Pretest ScreeningInformed ConsentPhysical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for EveryoneHealth History QuestionnaireSigns and Symptoms of Disease and Medical ClearanceCoronary Risk Factor AnalysisLifestyle EvaluationDisease Risk StratificationLaboratory Activity 2.1 Basic Screening ProceduresLaboratory Activity 2.2 Pretest ResultsLaboratory 3. Flexibility TestingDirect and Indirect ROM AssessmentBody AreasBeighton Scoring SystemLaboratory Activity 3.1 Traditional, Wall, V-Sit, and Chair Sit-and-Reach Test ComparisonsLaboratory Activity 3.2 YMCA, Backsaver, and Goniometer Test ComparisonsLaboratory Activity 3.3 Canadian, Traditional, and Backsaver Sit-and-Reach Test ComparisonsLaboratory Activity 3.4 Shoulder Flexibility Test ComparisonsLaboratory Activity 3.5 Measuring Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion (ROM)Laboratory Activity 3.6 Beighton Scoring System TestLaboratory 4. Blood Pressure MeasurementsBlood Pressure Responses to ExerciseAccurate Blood Pressure ChecksBlood Pressure DevicesLaboratory Activity 4.1 Effects of Body Position on Blood PressureLaboratory Activity 4.2 Effects of Dynamic Exercise on Blood PressureLaboratory Activity 4.3 Effects of Isometric Contractions on Blood PressureLaboratory 5. Resting Metabolic Rate DeterminationsAerobic Metabolism and Respiratory Exchange RatioTotal Energy Expenditure and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)Laboratory Activity 5.1 Estimating Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)Laboratory Activity 5.2 Measuring Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)Laboratory 6. Oxygen Deficit and EPOC EvaluationsTransition From Rest to ExerciseOxygen Uptake During Exercise and RecoveryLaboratory Activity 6.1 Calculation of Oxygen Deficit and EPOC on a TreadmillLaboratory Activity 6.2 Calculation of Oxygen Deficit and EPOC on a BikeLaboratory Activity 6.3 EPOC Following a Wingate TestLaboratory 7. Submaximal Exercise TestingMeasurement of Heart RateRating of Perceived ExertionLaboratory Activity 7.1 Submaximal Bench Step TestLaboratory Activity 7.2 Submaximal Treadmill TestLaboratory Activity 7.3 Submaximal Cycle Ergometer TestLaboratory 8. Aerobic Power Field AssessmentsCooper 1.5-Mile Run/Walk TestCooper 12-Minute Run/Walk TestRockport Fitness Walking Test6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)Laboratory Activity 8.1 Cooper 1.5-Mile Run/Walk Test and 12-Minute Run/Walk TestLaboratory Activity 8.2 Rockport Fitness Walking TestLaboratory Activity 8.3 6-Minute Walking Test (6MWT)Laboratory 9. High-Intensity Fitness TestingLéger 20 m Shuttle Run TestYo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test30-15 Intermittent Fitness TestLaboratory Activity 9.1 Léger 20 m Shuttle Run Test (20mSRT)Laboratory Activity 9.2 Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test (Yo-Yo IRT)Laboratory Activity 9.3 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test (30-15IFT-40m)Laboratory Activity 9.4 Modified 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test (30-15IFT-28m)Laboratory 10. Maximal Oxygen Consumption MeasurementsSelecting a Test ProtocolMonitoring Progress With RPE ScalesEstimating Fuel Usage With RERVentilatory ThresholdLaboratory Activity 10.1 Graded Treadmill VO2max TestLaboratory Activity 10.2 Cycle Ergometer VO2max TestLaboratory 11. Blood Lactate Threshold AssessmentDetermining the Deflection PointSelecting a Test MethodRole of the Ventilatory ThresholdLaboratory Activity 11.1 Blood Lactate Measurement at RestLaboratory Activity 11.2 LT During an Incremental Cycle TestLaboratory Activity 11.3 Blood Lactate After Anaerobic ExerciseLaboratory 12. Musculoskeletal Fitness MeasurementsAssessments of Muscular StrengthAssessments of Muscular EnduranceLaboratory Activity 12.1 Maximal Upper-Body StrengthLaboratory Activity 12.2 Creating a Load-Velocity Profile and Predicting 1RMLaboratory Activity 12.3 Maximal Lower-Body StrengthLaboratory Activity 12.4 Maximal Handgrip StrengthLaboratory Activity 12.5 Upper-Body Muscular EnduranceLaboratory 13. Anaerobic Fitness MeasurementsSprinting Performance Tests for Estimating Horizontal PowerJumping Performance Tests for Determining Vertical PowerFormulas for Estimating Vertical PowerTesting Interlimb Asymmetries With Bilateral and Unilateral Jump TestsBosco Test for Estimating Power EnduranceDetermining the Eccentric Utilization RatioWingate Anaerobic Test for Determining Anaerobic Cycling PowerMargaria-Kalamen Stair-Climb Test for Determining Anaerobic PowerLaboratory Activity 13.1 Sprinting PerformanceLaboratory Activity 13.2 Jumping PerformanceLaboratory Activity 13.3 Jumping Performance With a Switch MatLaboratory Activity 13.4 Jump Performance: Comparing a Smartphone App With a Switch MatLaboratory Activity 13.5 Determining Asymmetries With a Force PlateLaboratory Activity 13.6 Power EnduranceLaboratory Activity 13.7 Anaerobic Cycling PowerLaboratory Activity 13.8 Margaria-Kalamen Stair-Climb TestLaboratory 14. Pulmonary Function TestingPulmonary Function TestingPulmonary Function Testing as a Tool for Diagnosing Pulmonary DiseaseRespiratory Limitations on ExerciseLaboratory Activity 14.1 Lung Volumes and CapacitiesLaboratory Activity 14.2 Pulmonary FunctionLaboratory Activity 14.3 Exercise-Induced Ventilatory LimitationsLaboratory Activity 14.4 Exercise-Induced AsthmaLaboratory 15. Body Composition AssessmentsBody Composition ModelsBMI for Categorizing Health RiskCircumference Measurements and Health RiskSkinfold Thickness as a Measure of Body FatLaboratory Activity 15.1 BMI and Circumference DataLaboratory Activity 15.2 Bioelectrical ImpedanceLaboratory Activity 15.3 Techniques for Measuring Skinfold ThicknessLaboratory Activity 15.4 Estimating Relative Body Fat Using HydrodensitometryLaboratory 16. Electrocardiograph MeasurementsElectrical Activity of the HeartPlacement of ECG LeadsInterpreting the ECG RecordingECG as a Tool for Diagnosing Cardiac AbnormalitiesHeart Rate Response to ExerciseLaboratory Activity 16.1 Resting ECGLaboratory Activity 16.2 Effects of Body Position on the Heart AxisLaboratory Activity 16.3 Submaximal Exercise Effects With a 12-Lead ECGAppendix A: Units of Measure ConversionsAppendix B: Estimation of the O2 Cost of Walking, Running, and Leg ErgometryAppendix C: Haldane TransformationAppendix D: Metabolic Cart InformationAppendix E: Calibration of Equipment

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Book SynopsisOffers a discussion of diversity in gender and sexuality among fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals, including primates. This title explains how this diversity develops from the action of genes and hormones and how people come to differ from each other in all aspects of body and behavior.Trade Review“As a compendium of information on sex and gender diversity in the natural world, Roughgarden's is the richest and most authoritative book available, fulfilling a desperate need of readers both within and outside the scientific community . . . this book is going to have a huge impact.” * Nature *“This brilliant and accessible work of biological criticism has the potential to revolutionize the way readers conceive of gender and sexuality in the natural world. “ * Publishers Weekly *“An insightful blend of biology and social science, this work presents a fresh evolutionary perspective on sex, gender, and sexuality, with widespread implications for modern societies.” * CHOICE *“The book is thought–provoking, even at times profound. . . . I hope this book will be widely read. It combines the combustible power of a keen intellect with powerful conviction and ethical courage. Scientists are trained to create the illusion of objectivity by hiding their hopes and expectations. Roughgarden tries a different approach, openly injecting her reasoned convictions and policy agenda into her analyses. I don't agree with all of her conclusions, but she has written an important and honest book about a subject that matters.” * American Scientist *“Throws open the animal kingdom’s closet doors.” * Advocate *“This extraordinary study strengthens the case for a liberal tolerance and blows open established moral and scientific certainties.” * Scotsman *“Brave . . . Evolution’s Rainbow succeeds very well at making the reader rethink their conceptions of social selection and nature.” * Biology Digest *“Evolution’s Rainbow not only enhances our knowledge of the natural world, it also offers an ethical way for such knowledge to be used.” * California Wild *‘A fascinating discussion of diversity in gender and sexuality across a wide variety of animals.” * Pink Pages *Table of ContentsPreface to the 2013 Edition Preface to the 2009 Edition Introduction: Diversity Denied PART ONE: ANIMAL RAINBOWS 1 Sex and Diversity 2 Sex versus Gender 3 Sex within Bodies 4 Sex Roles 5 Two-Gender Families 6 Multiple-Gender Families 7 Female Choice 8 Same-Sex Sexuality 9 The Theory of Evolution PART TWO: HUMAN RAINBOWS 10 An Embryonic Narrative 11 Sex Determination 12 Sex Differences 13 Gender Identity 14 Sexual Orientation 15 Psychological Perspectives 16 Disease versus Diversity 17 Genetic Engineering versus Diversity PART THREE: CULTURAL RAINBOWS 18 Two-Spirits, Mahu, and Hijras 19 Transgender in Historical Europe and the Middle East 20 Sexual Relations in Antiquity 21 Tomboi, Vestidas, and Guevedoche 22 Trans Politics in the United States Appendix: Policy Recommendations Notes Index

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Book SynopsisStatistical methods are a key tool for all scientists working with data, but learning the basics continues to challenge successive generations of students. This accessible textbook provides an up-to-date introduction to the classical techniques and modern extensions of linear model analysis-one of the most useful approaches for investigating scientific data in the life and environmental sciences. While some of the foundational analyses (e.g. t tests, regression, ANOVA) are as useful now as ever, best practice moves on and there are many new general developments that offer great potential. The book emphasizes an estimation-based approach that takes account of recent criticisms of over-use of probability values and introduces the alternative approach that uses information criteria.This new edition includes the latest advances in R and related software and has been thoroughly road-tested over the last decade to create a proven textbook that teaches linear and generalized linear model analTrade ReviewReview from previous edition The book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and practitioners in biological sciences. I found it refreshing and worthy of wide use. * Basil Jarvis, The Biologist *[T]his book is of great interest ... it is important to evaluate its value as a teaching tool for R for biologists. ... [T]he book's strength is that it takes an applied scientist through the necessary basic statistics, and shows step by step how to work with real data. The New Statistics with R is, furthermore, a great textbook for computer exercise sessions in any introductory statistical class (especially for the life sciences). With its help, one should be able to design a very attractive course for both applied and more theoretical students. * Krzysztof Bartoszek, Systematic Biology *... overall the book gives useful, ecumenical, and reliable statistical advice. I would recommend it for courses that are trying to equip students who already know elementary statistics with the basic tools they need to understand and perform analyses of real, messy data. * Ben Bolker, Quarterly Review of Biology *Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Motivation 3: Description 4: Reproducible Research 5: Estimation 6: Linear Models 7: Regression 8: Prediction 9: Testing 10: Intervals 11: Analysis of Variance 12: Factorial Designs 13: Analysis of Covariance 14: Linear Model Complexities 15: Generalized Linear Models 16: GLMs for Count Data 17: Binomial GLMs 18: GLMs for Binary Data 19: Conclusions 20: A Very Short Introduction to R

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Book SynopsisWith the prevalence of stranger-on-stranger crimes, forensic illustration has become increasingly important as a tool in identifying both perpetrators and victims. In this volume, a leading forensic artist who has taught this subject at law enforcement academies, schools, and universities internationally offers readers the benefit of her extensive knowledge and experience. Containing over 700 illustrations and photographs, this is the first book to provide complete coverage of all aspects of the field, and includes much previously unavailable information, including ethical issues, dealing with the media, and courtroom testimony.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents 1. An Introduction to Life on Earth Part I: THE LIFE OF THE CELL 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Life 3. Biological Molecules 4. Cell Structure and Function 5. Cell Membrane Structure and Function 6. Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell 7. Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis 8. Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration Part II: INHERITANCE 9. The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction 10. Patterns of Inheritance 11. DNA: The Molecule of Heredity 12. Gene Expression and Regulation 13. Biotechnology Part III: EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE 14. Principles of Evolution 15. How Populations Evolve 16. The Origin of Species 17. The History of Life 18. Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity 19. The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses 20. The Diversity of Protists 21. The Diversity of Plants 22. The Diversity of Fungi 23. Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates 24. Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates Part IV. BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY 25. Animal Behavior 26. Population Growth and Regulation 27. Community Interactions 28. Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems 29. Earth’s Diverse Ecosystems 30. Conserving Earth’s Biodiversity Part V. ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 31. Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body 32. Circulation 33. Respiration 34. Nutrition and Digestion 35. The Urinary System 36. Defense Against Disease 37. Chemical Control of the Animal Body: The Endocrine System 38. The Nervous System 39. The Senses 40. Action and Support: The Muscles and Skeleton 41. Animal Reproduction 42. Animal Development Part VI. PLANT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 43. Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport 44. Plant Reproduction and Development 45. Plant Responses to the Environment

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Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis captures the latest understanding of the science that supports bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) and includes the results of numerous research studies using modern technologies not found in previously published books. It provides the BPA community with a modern, up-to-date reference and training manual to outline and validate the utility, repeatability, and reliability of BPA science.BPA has recently been presented in the news media as an example of âœjunkâ science used in a handful of cases involving wrongful convictions. However, the reality is that the primary issue for BPA in these wrongful convictions is not the science: it is the result of substandard training and the lack of experience of BPA analysts, prior to beginning casework and testifying in court as experts. As such, this book is written to serve as an essential study guide for analysts preparing to sit for the International Association for Identification

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Book SynopsisDaniel J. C. Kronauer brings to life the research surrounding army ants, nature’s preeminent social hunters. Without central coordination, army ants march in columns by the thousands and build nests and bridges using their own bodies. They also play a crucial role in promoting and sustaining the biodiversity of tropical ecosystems.Trade ReviewNever before have I read such a comprehensive, engaging history of the exploration and discovery of army ants. Wonderfully written, with superb photographs, Army Ants is a joy to read. -- Bert Hölldobler, coauthor of The Ants and Journey to the AntsAnts are famously ‘the little things that run the world.’ Army ants, with their million-strong colonies, showcase what happens when little things think big. As the world’s leading authority on these supremely social insects, Daniel Kronauer gives us a stunning tour of their extraordinary world. -- Naomi E. Pierce, Hessel Professor of Biology and Curator of Lepidoptera, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityA rare treat. Army Ants is a modern natural history, with personal stories of tropical fieldwork that reflect the excitement of new discoveries about these spectacular insects. -- Mary Jane West-Eberhard, Smithsonian Tropical Research InstituteArmy ants are one of nature’s most spectacular hunters and are cornerstones for many ecological communities. This fascinating and informative book is a must-have for anyone interested in the complex behaviors of social animals. -- Corrie Moreau, Director and Curator, Cornell University Insect CollectionThis book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about army ants. You will be mesmerized and intrigued as you read this passionate ode to the army ants and their researchers, linger over the stunning photographs, and reflect on what you have learned. -- Raghavendra Gadagkar, author of Survival Strategies: Cooperation and Conflict in Animal SocietiesA phenomenal book on army ant biology that is chock-a-block with jaw-dropping, award-winning photography…This book will show you ants in ways you have never seen them before. * Inquisitive Biologist *Kronauer, a master storyteller, unwraps the bivouac of the army ants to take us along the journey of their raiding swarms, the intricate bridges they construct, and the enigmatic arthropod fauna that live alongside these formidable hunters…Three decades ago, a monumental treatise and Pulitzer Prize winner, The Ants, inspired an entire generation of students to take up myrmecology. Army Ants is set to unfurl the next swarm of myrmecologists. -- Ajay Narenda * Myrmecological News Blog *Kronauer not only brings us up to date on one of the all-time greatest hits of biological exuberance and adaptation, he does so in a spellbinding way that keeps us turning the pages. -- John T. Longino * Current Biology *Beautifully produced, richly illustrated…Army ants are small-bodied denizens of the dark tropical forest understory; the rich macroimages [in] the book bring readers powerfully into their hidden realm…Readers will be enthralled by the bizarre and sometimes surprising caste of army ant intimates, including snakes, presented in stunning photographs. -- Sean O’Donnell * Quarterly Review of Biology *

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction PART I - SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS Section I.I - General 2. Joint hypermobility and pain 3. Chronic Widespread Pain 4. Widespread pain in childhood 5. Myofascial Pain 6. Multiple unexplained symptoms 7. Itchy rash and general malaise Section I.II - Fatigue 8. Fatigue 9. Brain fog Section I.III - Skin 10. Stretched, unsightly scars 11. Bruising and bleeding 12. Poor wound healing 13. Repeated joint dislocation and bruising PART II - HEAD AND NECK Section II.I - Psychological health 14. Anxiety 15. Depression 16. Posttraumatic stress 17. Attention difficulties 18. Loneliness and social isolation Section II.II - Head and neck 19. Postural Headache 20. Persistent pressure headache 21. Cough-induced headache 22. Excruciating headache on the side of the head 23. Headache with shaking episodes and "brain fog" 24. Skull-base headache with intermittent burning limb pain 25. Fainting, headache and "bobble head" 26. Pressure headache and blurry vision 27. Head, neck, and shoulder pain 28. Headache with pain and stiffness in the neck 29. Migraine Section II.III - Eyes 30. Difficulty reading 31. Blurry and double vision Section II.IV - Mouth and voice 32. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and headache 33. Gum bleeding and early tooth loss 34. Difficulty swallowing 35. Voice change PART III - TORSO Section III.I - Upper and lower back 36. Upper back pain 37. Low back pain 38. Progressive leg weakness and urinary incontinence 39. Sacral and buttock pain Section III.II - Rib cage 40. Posterior rib cage pain 41. Chest wall pain Section III.III - Lungs 42. Shortness of breath 43. Still tired after sleeping Section III.IV - Heart and cardiovascular system 44. Palpitations 45. Feeling shaky with palpitations 46. Severe abdominal pain and a cold leg Section III.V - Abdomen 47. Abdominal pain and feeding intolerance in a child 48. Chronic constipation and nausea in a child 49. Failure to thrive in a young child 50. Heartburn and feeling full, even after a small meal 51. Stomach pain and reflux failing medical management 52. Sluggish stomach 53. Persistent nausea 54. Severe constipation 55. Severe abdominal pain after eating, and weight loss 56. Stomach and midback pain with eating Section III.VI - Pelvis 57. Bladder pain with urinary frequency and urgency 58. Bulging of the bladder and vagina, with difficulty urinating 59. Rectal bulging, hemorrhoids, and difficulty emptying the bowel PART IV - LIMBS Section IV.I - Movement disorders 60. Twitching 61. Uncontrolled spasms triggered by exercise Section IV.II - Shoulder / upper limb 62. Neck pain and tingling in the arm and hand 63. Shoulder pain and/or instability 64. Painful shoulder blade 65. Intermittent pain and weakness in the arm and hand 66. Pain in the hands and reduced grip strength 67. Pain and weakness in the forearm, wrist and hand Section IV.III - Lower limb 68. Hip Pain 69. Wobbly kneecap and a painful knee 70. Swelling and redness in both feet 71. Leg swelling and pain 72. Weakness and painful numbness in the arms and legs 73. Burning pain in the feet 74. Foot pain and repeated ankle sprains 75. Painful heels, and tired and clumsy feet

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"[Insects and Their Beneficial Microbes] is no small undertaking. . . . This is a decades-overdue and much-needed overview of the diversity of insect-microbe associations."---Alison Ravenscraft, Quarterly Review of Biology

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Book SynopsisPlease note this book is suitable for any student studying: Exam board: OCR Level: A Level Subject: Biology A First teaching: 2015; first exams: 2017Oxford Revise Science is an evidence-based approach to revision. Created by the trusted Oxford Science author team, this guide is informed by the latest research into the best ways to make learning stick. This guide supports independent study and is ideally used throughout the school year and in the lead-up to exams. Using core cognitive science ideas, a simple three-step Knowledge, Retrieval, and Practice approach helps students to organise information and commit it to long-term memory. Not only does it improve retention and recall, there are opportunities to apply this knowledge successfully to extensive exam-style practice. It''s everything students need to study effectively and fully prepare for their exams, in one convenient book. Each paperback purchased includes free access to an ebook version of the title. Details on how to access

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Book SynopsisThis one-semester text is designed for an upper-level majors course. Vertebrates features a unique emphasis on function and evolution of vertebrates, complete anatomical detail, and excellent pedagogy. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a context. Morphology is foremost, but the author has developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems.Table of Contents1 Introduction 1Classification and Comparison 1Defining the Chordates 1Chordate Characteristics 2Studying Advice 6Laboratory Strategy 6Designing for Students 62 Protochordates 8Protochordates 8Hemichordata 8Cephalochordata 10Urochordata (Tunicates) 163 Agnathans—Examination of a Basal Vertebrate: The Lamprey 18Agnathans 18Myxini—Hagfishes 18Petromyzoniformes—Lampreys 18The Origin and Evolution of Vertebrates: Shifts inFeeding Mechanisms 20Adult Lamprey Anatomy 22External Anatomy 22Sagittal and Cross Sections 22Anatomy of the Lamprey (Ammocoete) Larva 27Whole Mount 27Cross Section through the Pharynx 28Cross Section through the Trunk 284 Vertebrate Integuments 29Introduction 29Dermis 29Epidermis 30Examination of Vertebrate Integuments 31Fishes 31Tetrapods 33Specializations of the Integument 37Nails, Claws, and Hooves 37Horns and Antlers 37Baleen 385 Skeletal Systems 40Tissues of the Skeletal System 40Cartilage 41Bone 42Divisions of the Skeletal System 43Postcranial Skeleton 43Vertebrae and Ribs 43Girdles and Limbs 52Skull 67Introduction 67The Composite Skull 67Cranial Skeleton 69Elasmobranchii—Shark 69Osteichthyes—Amia (Bowfin) 71Amphibia—Necturus 72Reptilia 72Aves 78Dorsal and Lateral Views 79Ventral and Posterior Views 80Sclerotic Ring and Hyoid 80Mammalia—Cat 80Teeth 84Tooth Anatomy 84Sharks—Homodontand Polyphyodont Teeth 84Amphibia/Salamander—Homodont and Polyphyodont Teeth 84Reptiles/Alligator—Homodontand Polyphyodont Teeth 85Mammal—Heterodont and Diphyodont Teeth 85Pattern of Evolutionary Change 86 6 Muscular Systems and External Anatomy 89Introduction 89Terminology 89Actions 90General Muscle Groups 90Dissection 90The Process 90General Safety Precautions 91External Anatomy 91Shark Dissection 91External Anatomy 91Skinning the Shark 92Musculature 92Necturus 100External Anatomy 100Dissection 100Musculature 100Cat 106External Anatomy 106Approach 106Musculature 1077 Digestive Systems 132Introduction 132Shark 132Pleuroperitoneal Cavity 132Pericardial Cavity 137Necturus 137Pleuroperitoneal Cavity 137Pericardial Cavity 139Cat 139Salivary Glands 139Oral Cavity 140Structures of the Thoracic Region 142Abdomen 1448 Circulatory and Respiratory Systems 147Introduction 147Respiratory System 147Circulatory System 147Shark 147Pericardial Cavity 147Respiratory System and Branchial Arteries 148Pleuroperitoneal Cavity 151Necturus 155The Heart, Branches of the Ventral Aorta, and Gills 155Dorsal Aorta and Lungs 157Hepatic Portal System 161Systemic Veins 161Cat 162Heart and Its Major Vessels 162Respiratory System 165Precava 168Dorsal Aorta 169Postcava 170Hepatic Portal System 1729 Urogenital Systems 174Shark 174Male Urogenital System 174Female Urogenital System 176Necturus 179Male Urogenital System 179Female Urogenital System 181Cat 181Male Urogenital System 181Female Urogenital System 18410 Nervous Systems 187Introduction 187Nerve Function 188Spinal Nerves 188Cranial Nerves 189Shark 192Dissection Procedure 192Brain (Dorsal Aspect) 193Cranial Nerves 193Brain (Ventral Aspect) 196Brain (Sagittal Aspect) 197Sheep Brain 197Overview—Whole Brain 197Cranial Nerves—Whole Brains(Figure 10.11) 202Brain Regions—Sagittal Sections(Figure 10.12) 202Brain Stem—Parts (Figure 10.13) 204Spinal Nerves 204Glossary 206Index 213Student Note Book 239Master List of Relevant Roots 388

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Book SynopsisEquip your learners with the skills central to success. Enabling you to build, extend and perfect the skills crucial to achievement, this text strengthens performance in all areas of assessment. With a focus on practical work that accessibly connects material to real, global issues, it develops a thorough foundation of skills that drive performance. - Refine and progress the skills central to bassessment success- Deconstruct the Internal Assessment and build the knowledge and skills key to achievement- Navigate and understand the practical scheme of work- Equip learners with key skills needed for higher education- Accessibly engage students withbpractical work they can relate to the world around them- Focused support for the written exam, including strategies from subject specialists build exam confidence- Matched to the most recent syllabus for first assessment 2017Table of Contents1: Practical work 2: Internal assessment (IA) - your investigation 3: Practical schemes of work (PSOW) Fieldwork Questionnaires 4: Exams (External Assessment) Approaching exams: Paper 1 Approaching exams: Paper 2 The extended essay (EE) Extras

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Book SynopsisIf the discovery of life elsewhere in the universe is just around the corner, what would be the consequences for religion? Would it represent another major conflict between science and religion, even leading to the death of faith? Some would suggest that the discovery of any suggestion of extraterrestrial life would have a greater impact than even the Copernican and Darwinian revolutions.It is now over 50 years since the first modern scientific papers were published on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). Yet the religious implications of this search and possible discovery have never been systematically addressed in the scientific or theological arena. SETI is now entering its most important era of scientific development. New observation techniques are leading to the discovery of extra-solar planets daily, and the Kepler mission has already collected over 1000 planetary candidates. This deluge of data is transforming the scientific and popular view of the existence of eTrade ReviewA brilliant analysis of the possibility that there may be other intelligent beings not easily recognised by us, for which one day evidence may be found through SETI. David Wilkinson has read widely and thought deeply about what the implications would be for belief in God. This is the science-religion dialogue as it should be. * Andrew Briggs, Professor of Nanomaterials at the University of Oxford *The church is fortunate to have someone of David Wilkinson's wide knowledge of both Science and Theology, and soundly based judgement to act as a guide. * Sir Arnold Wolfendale, FRS, 14th Astronomer Royal *A very readable and scientifically informed account of SETI and the intriguing issues it raises for theology. A superb example of the ways in which theology and contemporary science can interact in a positive way. * Professor Keith Ward *The question of whether there is intelligent extraterrestrial life is both intriguing and challenging. David Wilkinson's book provides a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the issues involved, physical, biological and theological, which many will find very illuminating. * Rev Dr John Polkinghorne, KBE, FRS *Imagine we woke up one day to news that there is intelligent life beyond Earth. What would this do to our view of our own selves and of our place in the cosmos? What would it mean for our belief in God and our relationship with Him? David Wilkinson draws on his training in Physics and Theology to grapple with these fascinating questions in a thoughtful, informed and highly lucid manner. * Carlos Frenk FRS, Ogden Professor of Fundamental Physics, Durham University *Table of Contents1: Cinema, cults and meteorites: Searching for something more 2: Speculating about a plurality of worlds: The historical context of science, religion and SETI 3: Hubble and Drake: SETI and cosmology 4: The Daily Planet 5: Genesis 2.0? SETI and biology 6: Looking for a needle in a haystack: Current SETI strategies 7: Fermi's Paradox 8: The 'myths' of SETI and religion 9: SETI and the Christian understanding of creation 10: SETI and the Christian understanding of redemption 11: Be not so positive

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Book SynopsisWritten primarily for students embarking on an undergraduate bioscience degree, this primer provides an accessible, straightforward, and approachable guide to data presentation using R. It offers valuable and widely applicable advice on how to choose the most appropriate type of graph for different types of data, and guides readers from the basics of plotting clear figures to producing polished and effective visuals, illustrating the core concepts and features of excellent graphing. This primer uses simple and engaging biology-based example data sets to take readers from the essential aspects of basic plots to more advanced graphing techniques and details.Digital formats and resourcesThe book is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources:- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks- Online resources include extended supplementary resources to guide use of R, multiple choice questions for students to check their understanding, and, for registered adopters, figures and tables from the book

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Book SynopsisThe importance of complexity is well-captured by Hawking''s comment: Complexity is the science of the 21st century. From the movement of flocks of birds to the Internet, environmental sustainability, and market regulation, the study and understanding of complex non-linear systems has become highly influential over the last 30 years.In this Very Short Introduction, one of the leading figures in the field, John Holland, introduces the key elements and conceptual framework of complexity. From complex physical systems such as fluid flow and the difficulties of predicting weather, to complex adaptive systems such as the highly diverse and interdependent ecosystems of rainforests, he combines simple, well-known examples -- Adam Smith''s pin factory, Darwin''s comet orchid, and Simon''s ''watchmaker'' -- with an account of the approaches, involving agents and urn models, taken by complexity theory. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1. Complex systems ; 2. Complex physical systems ; 3. Complex adaptive systems ; 4. Agents, networks, degree, and recirculation ; 5. Specialization and diversity ; 6. Emergence ; 7. Co-evolution and the formation of niches ; 8. Putting it all together ; Further reading ; Index

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Book SynopsisExamines the theory and methods of quantitative genetics and presents case studies that illustrate the many ways in which the methods can be applied. The author brings together current theoretical and empirical studies to show how quantitative genetics can illuminate diverse topics.Table of ContentsContents Preface Introduction 1 Outlining the Issues, Christine R. B. Boake Quantitative Genetic Theory in Relation to Behavioral Evolution 2 Multivariate Inheritance and Evolution: A Review of Concepts, Stevan J. Arnold 3 Optimality Modeling and Quantitative Genetics: A Comparison of the Two Approaches, Derek A. Roff 4 Quantitative Genetics and the Role of the Environment Provided by Relatives in Behavioral Evolution, James M. Cheverud and Allen J. Moore 5 Quantitative Genetic Models of the Evolution of Mating Behavior, I. Lorraine Heisler 6 Genetic and Nongenetic Approaches to Questions about Sexual Selection, Linda Partridge Applications of Quantitative Genetics to Studies of Behavioral Evolution in Natural Populations 7 Genetic Analyses of Animal Migration, Hugh Dingle 8 Size-Dependent Behavioral Variation and Its Genetic Control within and among Populations, Joseph Travis 9 Genetic Analysis of Territoriality in _Drosophila melanogaster_, Ary A. Hoffman 10 Genetic Analysis of Cannibalism Behavior in _Tribolium_ Flour Beetles, Lori Stevens 11 The Heritability of Mate-Attractive Traits: A Case Study on Field Crickets, Ann V. Hedrick 12 Quantitative Genetics of Locomotor Behavior and Physiology in a Garter Snake, Theodore Garland, Jr. 13 Evolutionary Inferences from Genetic Analyses of Cold Adaptation in Laboratory and Wild Populations of the House Mouse, Carol Becker Lynch Conclusions 14 Evaluation of Applications of the Theory and Methods of Quantitative Genetics to Behavioral Evolution, Christine R. B. Boake

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Book SynopsisThis volume draws on extensive, multidisciplinary research in its attempt to develop new views of the geological formation of the isthmus linking North and South America, and of the major environmental changes that reshaped the Neotropics to create its present-day marine and terrestrial ecosystems.Table of ContentsPreface 1: Evolution and Environment: Introduction and Overview Jeremy B. C. Jackson, Ann F. Budd. 2: The Geologic Evolution of the Central American Isthmus Anthony G. Coates, Jorge A. Obando. 3: Graphic Correlation of Marine Deposits from the Central American Isthmus: Implications for Late Neogene Paleoceanography Harry J. Dowsett, Mathew A. Cotton. 4: Biotic and Oceanographic Response to the Pliocene Closing of the Central American Isthmus Thomas M. Cronin, Harry J. Dowsett. 5: The Oxygen Isotopic Record of Seasonality in Neogene Bivalves from the Central American Isthmus Jane L. Teranes, Dana H. Geary, Brian E. Bemis. 6: Environmental Changes in Caribbean Shallow Waters Relative to the Closing Tropical American Seaway Laurel S. Collins 7: Plio-Pleistocene Turnover and Extinctions in the Caribbean Reef-Coral Fauna Ann F. Budd, Kenneth G. Johnson, Thomas A. Stemann. 8: Speciation, Extinction, and the Decline of Arborescent Growth in Neogene and Quaternary Cheilostome Bryozoa of Tropical America Alan H. Cheetham, Jeremy B. C. Jackson. 9: Paciphilia Revisited: Transisthmian Evolution of the Strombina Group (Gastropoda: Columbellidae) Jeremy B. C. Jackson, Peter Jung, Helena Fortunato. 10: Diversity of Pliocene-Recent Mollusks in the Western Atlantic: Extinction, Origination, and Environmental Change Warren D. Allmon, Gary Rosenberg, Roger W. Portell, Kevin Schindler. 11: Molecular Comparisons of Transisthmian Species Pairs: Rates and Patterns of Evolution Timothy Collins 12: Late Cenozoic Evolution of the Neotropical Mammal Fauna S. David Webb, Alceu Rancy. 13: Quaternary Environmental History and Forest Diversity in the Neotropics Paul A. Colinvaux List of Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisDependent on a shrinking supply of bamboo, hunted mercilessly for its pelt, and hostage to profiteering schemes once in captivity, the panda is on the brink of extinction. Here, acclaimed naturalist George Schaller uses his great evocative powers, and the insight gained by four and a half years in the forests of the Wolong and Tangjiahe panda reserves, to document the plight of these mysterious creatures and to awaken the human compassion urgently needed to save them. No scientist is better at letting the rest of us in on just how the natural world works; no poet sees the world with greater clarity or writes about it with more grace. . . . Anyone who genuinely cares for wildlife cannot help being grateful to Schallerboth for his efforts to understand the panda and for the candor with which he reports what has gone so badly wrong in the struggle to save it from extinction.Geoffrey C. Ward, New York Times Book ReviewSchaller's book is a unique mix of natural history and the politics of conservation, and it makes for compelling reading. . . . Having been in giant panda country myself, I found some of the descriptions of the animals and habitats breathtaking. Schaller describes the daily routines and personalities of the giant pandas he studied (as well as their fates thereafter) as though they were his blood relatives. . . . Schaller's brilliant presentation of the complexities of conservation makes his book a milestone for the conservation movement.Devra G. Kleiman, Washington Post Book WorldGeorge Schaller's most soulful work, written in journal style with many asides about a creature who evolved only two to three million years ago (about the same time as humans). . . . Here, conservation biology confronts an evil that grinds against hope and shatters the planet's diversity. Written with hope.Whole Earth CatalogA nicely crafted blend of wildlife observation and political-cultural analysis. . . . The Last Panda is a sad chronicle of our failure, so far, to stem the decline of the animal that may be the most beloved on the planet.Donald Dale Jackson, Smithsonian

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Quantitative ecology is the application of mathematical modeling and probability theory to ecological concepts. Kitzes provides a short introduction to the quantitative methods most relevant to an introductory undergraduate course in ecology. In addition to short chapters introducing the methods of quantitative ecology, 20 chapters each present a simple example that can be studied through a quantitative method. Each chapter extends to four or five pages. After presenting the chapter's problem, the appropriate mathematical method is explained. Kitzes presents readers with specific instructions on setting up the mathematical model in a spreadsheet. His writing style is very clear, employing only minimal jargon. The mathematics is limited to algebra, presenting a low barrier to students without much mathematical background. The methods include difference equations, probability, matrix models, and several others. . . . Recommended." * Choice *"Handbook of Quantitative Ecology is most valuable. The book clearly, briefly, and gently introduces readers to many quantitative approaches one can find used in ecology today . . . This book can (and should) be given to the enthusiastic undergraduate with an interest in ecology, the master’s or PhD student with little to no mathematical training, or a professor looking to develop or reshape a course in quantitative biology. The author beautifully illustrates how effective quantitative analysis can be for solving ecological questions." * The Quarterly Review of Biology *“A stroke of genius. Kitzes does an excellent job of translating the properties of biological systems into mathematical models, using basic logic and without any advanced math. His approach is a powerful way to demystify these models and make them intuitive.” -- Corlett Wolfe Wood, University of Pennsylvania“A low-threshold, high-ceiling introduction. Kitzes’s book will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students who wish to increase their quantitative understanding to be able to better engage with the literature (which has grown increasingly quantitative) and take the first step—a large leap, in fact—toward becoming practitioners of quantitative ecology.” -- Andrew Rominger, University of MaineTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I Change over Time Chapter 1 Introducing Difference Equations Chapter 2 Duckweed on a Pond: Exponential Growth Chapter 3 Throwing Shade I: Logistic Growth Chapter 4 Throwing Shade II: Lotka-Volterra Competition Chapter 5 Rabies Removal: SIR Models Part II Understanding Uncertainty Chapter 6 Introducing Probability Chapter 7 A Bird in the Cam I: Single-Variable Probability Chapter 8 A Bird in the Cam II: Two-Variable Probability Chapter 9 Picking Ticks: Bayes’s Rule Chapter 10 Rabbit Rates: Probability Distributions Part III Modeling Multiple States Chapter 11 Introducing Matrix Models Chapter 12 Imagine All the Beetles: Age-Structured Models Chapter 13 The Road to Succession: Transition Matrices Chapter 14 A Pair of Populations: Absorption Chapter 15 Fish Finders: Diffusion Part IV Explaining Data Chapter 16 Introducing Statistics Chapter 17 Seedling Counts I: Maximum Likelihood Chapter 18 Seedling Counts II: Model Selection Chapter 19 Flattened Frogs I: Generalized Linear Models Chapter 20 Flattened Frogs II: Hypothesis Testing Part V Expanding the Toolbox Chapter 21 Other Techniques Chapter 22 Bird Islands: Graphical Thinking Chapter 23 Max Plant Institute: Optimization Chapter 24 Bears with Me: Stochastic Simulation Chapter 25 Natives in the Neighborhood: Cellular Automata References Index

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Book SynopsisBy investigating a simple question, a philosopher of science and a molecular biologist offer an accessible understanding of microbial communities and a motivating theory for future research in community ecology. Microorganisms, such as bacteria, are important determinants of health at the individual, ecosystem, and global levels. And yet many aspects of modern life, from the overuse of antibiotics to chemical spills and climate change, can have devastating, lasting impacts on the communities formed by microorganisms. Drawing on the latest scientific research and real-life examples such as attempts to reengineer these communities through microbial transplantation, the construction of synthetic communities of microorganisms, and the use of probiotics, this book explores how and why communities of microorganisms respond to disturbance, and what might lead to failure. It also unpacks related and interwoven philosophical questions: What is an organism? Can a community evolve by natural Trade Review"Inkpen and Doolittle focus on microbiological regeneration—how multiple microbiological entities come together, interact, and regenerate after a disruption. The book lays out the definitions, concepts, and theoretical frameworks for microbial regeneration using both ecology and evolution to arrive at the current scientific understanding of this complex concept. . . . Students in these scientific disciplines would benefit from the cross-disciplinary approach." * Library Journal *"To address the issue of regeneration broadly and its framing in contemporary research... Inkpen and Doolittle make a compelling case for a familiar proposal that builds on the hard core of evolutionary theory. Indeed, the book leverages both empirical examples and philosophical analyses to complete this task, all while having the ambitious goal of informing a diverse target audience of laypeople, scientists, and policymakers." * Metascience *“This question is not just academic, but informs critical debates regarding medical interventions, evolution, and conservation. A must-read for evolutionary biologists, historians and philosophers of science, and a wider audience interested in the microbiome.” -- Jane Maienschein, Arizona State University and the Marine Biological Laboratory“The majority of the literature on microbial communities is descriptive, rather than conceptual or theoretical. This book is quite unique, and valuable, in providing a general cross-disciplinary approach to one aspect of microbial community ecology, potentially encouraging more rational, thoughtful, and critical research on this very important topic.” -- JI Prosser OBE FRS FRSE FRSB FAAM, University of Aberdeen“Going beyond definition wrangling, Inkpen and Doolittle synthesize a wide range of topics to put forward a compelling conclusion. Their book balances technicality and clarity in a way that is exceedingly hard to obtain.” -- Derek Skillings, University of North Carolina, GreensboroTable of Contents1 Regeneration 2 Ecology 3 Evolution 4 Interactors 5 Engineering Epilogue Acknowledgments Further Reading Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe renowned cognitive scientist Philip Lieberman demonstrates that there is no better guide to the world’s living—and still evolving—things than Darwin and that the phenomena he observed are still being explored at the frontiers of science. Lieberman relates the insights that led to groundbreaking discoveries in both Darwin’s time and our own.Trade ReviewAn awesome accompanying book for anyone who reads On the Origin of Species. -- Rob DeSalle, curator of entomology at the American Museum of Natural History Strikes a balance between the historical context in which Darwin made his remarkable contributions to science and contemporary scientific work. -- Christina Behme, Brandon UniversityTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Strawberries2. No Cats, No Flowers3. Grandfather Erasmus4. Crafting the Human Brain5. What Would Darwin Think About . . .NotesBibliographyIndex

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