Biology, life sciences Books

Book SynopsisFrom a single cell - a fertilized egg - comes an elephant, a fly, or a human. How does this astonishing feat happen? How does the egg ''know'' what to become? How does it divide into the different cells, the separate tissues, the brain, the fingernail - every tiniest detail of the growing foetus?These are the questions that the field of developmental biology seeks to answer. It is an area that is closely linked to genetics, evolution, and molecular biology. The processes are deeply rooted in evolutionary history; the information is held in genes whose vital timings in switching on and off is orchestrated by a host of proteins expressed by other genes. Timing is of the essence. Here, the distinguished developmental biologist Lewis Wolpert gives a concise account of what we now know about development, discussing the first vital steps of growth, the patterning created by Hox genes and the development of form, embryonic stem cells, the timing of gene expression and its management, chemical signalling, and growth.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. Introduction ; 2. Vertebrates ; 3. Invertebrates and plants ; 4. Morphogenesis ; 5. Germ Cells and Sex ; 6. Cell differentiation and stem cells ; 7. Organs ; 8. Nervous System ; 9. Growth, Cancer and Ageing. ; 10. Regeneration ; 11. Evolution ; Further reading

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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 SynopsisA thought-provoking journey through some of the strangest ways our brains can delude us and what these can teach us about medicine, narrative and being human

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Book SynopsisAre we missing a vital ingredient in its creation? Like Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene, which provided a new perspective on evolution, Life on the Edge alters our understanding of life's dynamics as Jim Al-Khalili and Johnjoe Macfadden reveal the hitherto missing ingredient to be quantum mechanics.Trade ReviewHugely ambitious ... the skill of the writing provides the uplift to keep us aloft as we fly through the strange and spectacular terra incognita of genuinely new science. -- Tom Whipple * The Times *Physicist Jim Al-Khalili and molecular biologist Johnjoe McFadden explore this extraordinary realm with cogency and wit. * Nature Magazine *A really original science book about a new field of research ... Groundbreaking. -- Clive Cookson * Financial Times *This thrilling book is an overview of a field that barely exists ... Al-Khalili has a genius for illustrating complex ideas via imaginative sidetracks. * The Sunday Telegraph *'Life on the Edge’ gives the clearest account I’ve ever read of the possible ways in which the very small events of the quantum world can affect the world of middle-sized living creatures like us. With great vividness and clarity it shows how our world is tinged, even saturated, with the weirdness of the quantum. * Philip Pullman *

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding the physical properties that make life possible.Trade Review"This is an excellent book that does exactly what it says on the front cover. The book is indeed written in what is now the standard format of a student textbook: very clear presentation with good graphics; special points highlighted in shaded boxes; with problems and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter." - British Society for Cell Biology Newsletter, January 2013 "With its quantitative approach and step-by-step derivations of key equations, this book prepares students in biology and health sciences well for the increasingly quantitative approaches in biology...this is an excellent learning resource for anyone interested in the mechanism and function of biomolecules. The particular strengths of the book are the authors' clear and didactic writing style, the excellent figures, and the connection of biophysical principles to current research questions...Kuriyan et al.'s comprehensive undergraduate textbook addresses the future quantitative and physics requirements for students to go on to careers in health care or biomedical research..." - Quarterly Review of Biology, August 2013 "This detailed paperback, written for undergraduates, starts with straightforward explanations that may also appeal to enthusiastic pre-university students. Biologists in other disciplines will also welcome the information on chemical structure and the molecular mechanisms in biology...It certainly provides a fine reference book for those trying to keep up with the vast amount of new information becoming available in this important area of biological science. I strongly recommend it." - The Biologist, April/May 2013 "The Molecules of Life is an excellent introductory text from Garland Science with an emphasis on the physical and mathematical principles underpinning structure and function of biological macromolecules...This textbook fills a conspicuous void in university-level biology curricula...As would be expected from the eminent crystallographer John Kuriyan, the book is eloquently written and progresses in a clear and logical fashion." -Crystallography Reviews, August 2014 "The text is eloquently written and scattered with high-resolution images and easily interpreted figures and diagrams...The Molecules of Life is ideal for beginning undergraduate or graduate students with a background in biochemistry, physics, and differential equations who wish to begin understanding the physical basis of life...For instructors and professors looking to prepare their students to ask important questions in the quantitative world that awaits the future of biomedical research, The Molecules of Life: Physical and Chemical Properties is an excellent selection." -Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, March 2015Table of ContentsPart I. Biological Molecules 1. From Genes to RNA to Proteins 2. Nucleic Acid Structure 3. Glycans and Lipids 4. Protein Structure 5. Evolutionary Variation in Proteins Part II. Energy and Entropy 6. Energy and Intermolecular Forces 7. Entropy 8. Linking Energy and Entropy Part III. Free Energy 9. Free Energy 10. Chemical Potential and the Drive to Equilibrium 11. Voltages and Free Energy Part IV. Molecular Interactions 12. Molecular Recognition 13. Specificity of Macromolecular Recognition 14. Allostery Part V. Kinetics and Catalysis 15. Rates of Molecular Processes 16. Principles of Enzyme Catalysis 17. Diffusion and Transport Part VI. Assembly and Activity 18. Folding 19. Fidelity in DNA and Protein Synthesis

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Book SynopsisPrinciples of Neurobiology, Second Edition presents the major concepts of neuroscience with an emphasis on how we know what we know. The text is organized around a series of key experiments to illustrate how scientific progress is made and helps upper-level undergraduate and graduate students discover the relevant primary literature. Written by a single author in a clear and consistent writing style, each topic builds in complexity from electrophysiology to molecular genetics to systems level in a highly integrative approach. Students can fully engage with the content via thematically linked chapters and will be able to read the book in its entirety in a semester-long course. Principles of Neurobiology is accompanied by a rich package of online student and instructor resources including animations, figures in PowerPoint, and a Question Bank for adopting instructors.Trade ReviewProf Liqun Luo is the recipient of the 2020 Award for Education in Neuroscience granted by the Society for Neuroscience in recognition of his continuing commitment to both cutting-edge research and neuroscience education. The first edition of his textbook has been adopted by over 150 courses taught by major universities all of the world."This textbook from Dr. Liqun Luo is fantastic for advanced undergraduate courses on neurobiology. The emphasis on experiment-led explanations of neurobiology is critical for students transiting from textbook learning to thinking like modern scientist." - Marla B. Feller, Paul Licht Distinguished Professor in Biological Sciences, Division of Neurobiology, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology & Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley"Principles of Neurobiology is a stellar achievement of scholarship - a synthesis of the most interesting and important discoveries in neuroscience, written by a leader in our field who has based his text on a careful reading of thousands of primary research papers. Remarkably, this book does not just describe each 'discovery': it also describes the path to discovery, noting the specific technologies and experimental designs that enabled each key result." - Rachel Wilson, Martin Family Professor of Basic Research in the Field of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School and Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute"… what an extraordinary achievement this is – I don’t think there are many out there any longer who can cover the entire field of neuroscience in such a scholarly manner, singlehandedly! The integration that results from this is likely unique to this book." - Edvard Moser, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Founding Director of the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyProf Liqun Luo is the recipient of the 2020 Award for Education in Neuroscience granted by the Society for Neuroscience in recognition of his continuing commitment to both cutting-edge research and neuroscience education. The first edition of his textbook has been adopted by over 150 courses taught by major universities all of the world."This textbook from Dr. Liqun Luo is fantastic for advanced undergraduate courses on neurobiology. The emphasis on experiment-led explanations of neurobiology is critical for students transiting from textbook learning to thinking like modern scientist." - Marla B. Feller, Paul Licht Distinguished Professor in Biological Sciences, Division of Neurobiology, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology & Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley"Principles of Neurobiology is a stellar achievement of scholarship - a synthesis of the most interesting and important discoveries in neuroscience, written by a leader in our field who has based his text on a careful reading of thousands of primary research papers. Remarkably, this book does not just describe each 'discovery': it also describes the path to discovery, noting the specific technologies and experimental designs that enabled each key result." - Rachel Wilson, Martin Family Professor of Basic Research in the Field of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School and Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute"… what an extraordinary achievement this is – I don’t think there are many out there any longer who can cover the entire field of neuroscience in such a scholarly manner, singlehandedly! The integration that results from this is likely unique to this book." - Edvard Moser, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Founding Director of the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyTable of Contents1. An Invitation to Neurobiology. 2. Signaling within Neurons. 3. Signaling across Synapses. 4. Vision. 5. Wiring the Visual System. 6. Olfaction, Taste, Audition, and Somatosensation. 7. Constructing the Nervous System. 8. Motor Systems. 9. Regulatory Systems. 10. Sexual Behavior. 11. Memory, Learning, and Synaptic Plasticity. 12. Brain Disorders. 13. Evolution of the Nervous System. 14. Ways of Exploring.

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Book SynopsisThis revised and updated new edition of a best-selling text remains a fast and convenient overview of the clinical trials in gynecologic cancer treatment, outlining the evidence base of treatment decisions in uterine, ovarian, cervical, and vulvar cancers, and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Residents and fellows will find this book an indispensable reference, while practitioners will welcome it as a clarification of the evidence base for treatment options. *Gives a convenient summary of trials in gynecologic oncology *Supplies an invaluable revision primer for those undertaking certification *Provides a uniquely up-to-date resourceTable of ContentsPreface to the second edition1. Uterine Malignancies. 1.1. Endometrial Carcinoma. 1.1.1. Studies addressing surgical treatment. 1.1.1.1. Lymph node assessment 1.1.2. Studies addressing adjuvant therapy. 1.1.2.1. Radiation. 1.1.2.2. Chemoradiation. 1.1.2.3. Chemotherapy. 1.1.3. Studies addressing treatment of recurrent endometrial carcinoma. 1.1.3.1. Hormonal therapy. 1.1.3.2. Chemotherapy. 1.1.3.3. Targeted therapy. 1.1.3.4. Immunotherapy. 1.2. Uterine Carcinosarcoma. 1.2.1. Studies addressing prognosticators. 1.2.2. Studies addressing adjuvant treatment. 1.2.3. Studies addressing treatment of advanced/ recurrent uterine carcinosarcoma. 1.3. Uterine Leiomyosarcoma. 1.3.1. Studies addressing adjuvant treatment of early stage uterine leiomyosarcoma. 1.3.2. Studies addressing treatment of advanced uterine leiomyosarcoma. 1.4. References.2. Ovarian Malignancies. 2.1. Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). 2.1.1. Studies addressing upfront surgery. 2.1.2. Studies addressing adjuvant therapy. 2.1.3. Studies addressing intraperitoneal chemotherapy. 2.1.4. Studies addressing first line maintenance treatment. 2.1.5. Studies addressing neoadjuvant therapy. 2.1.6. Studies addressing prediction of debulking. 2.1.7. Studies addressing time point of treatment of recurrence. 2.1.8. Studies addressing treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer, platinum-sensitive. 2.1.8.1. Chemotherapy and targeted therapy. 2.1.8.2. Secondary debulking surgery. 2.1.9. Studies addressing treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer, platinum-resistant. 2.1.9.1. Chemotherapy and targeted therapy. 2.1.9.2. Immunotherapy. 2.2. Low grade serous ovarian cancer. 2.3. Mucinous epithelial ovarian cancer (mEOC). 2.4. Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors (GCT). 2.5. Ovarian Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors (SCT). 2.6. References.3. Cervical Cancer. 3.1. Studies addressing surgical treatment. 3.2. Studies addressing adjuvant therapy. 3.3. Studies addressing primary chemoradiation therapy. 3.4. Studies addressing treatment of recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. 3.4.1. Chemotherapy and targeted therapy. 3.4.2. Immunotherapy. 3.5. References.4. Vulvar Cancer. 4.1. Studies addressing surgical treatment. 4.1.1. Groin lymph nodes. 4.2. Studies addressing advanced vulvar cancer. 4.2.1. Chemoradiation. 4.2.2. Immunotherapy. 4.3. References.5. Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN). 5.1. Studies addressing surgical treatment. 5.2. Studies addressing chemotherapy in low-risk GTN. 5.3. Studies addressing (chemo)therapy in high-risk GTN. 5.4. References.6. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisA thoroughly updated introduction to forensic entomology In the newly revised second edition of The Science of Forensic Entomology, two distinguished entomologists deliver a foundational and practical resource that equips students and professionals to be able to understand and resolve questions concerning the presence of specific insects at crime scenes. Each chapter in the book addresses a topic that delves into the underlying biological principles and concepts relevant to the insect biology that grounds the use of insects in legal and investigational contexts. In addition to non-traditional topics, including the biology of maggot masses, temperature tolerances of necrophagous insects, chemical attraction and communication, reproductive strategies of necrophagous flies, and archaeoentomology, the book also offers readers: A thorough introduction to the role of forensic science in criminal investigations and the history of forensic entomologyTable of ContentsPreface xv About the companion website xvii Chapter 1 Role of forensic science in criminal investigations 1 Chapter 2 History of forensic entomology 17 Chapter 3 Role of insects and other arthropods in urban and stored product entomology 35 Chapter 4 Introduction to entomology 55 Chapter 5 Biology, taxonomy, and natural history of forensically important insects 77 Chapter 6 Reproductive strategies of necrophagous flies 103 Chapter 7 Chemical attraction and communication 121 Chapter 8 Biology of the maggot mass 143 Chapter 9 Temperature tolerances of necrophagous insects 167 Chapter 10 Postmortem decomposition of human remains and vertebrate carrion 195 Chapter 11 Insect succession on carrion under natural and artificial conditions 217 Chapter 12 Decomposition in aquatic environments 241 Chapter 13 Microbiomes of carrion and forensic insects 265 Chapter 14 Postmortem interval 283 Chapter 15 Insect stains and artifacts: alterations of bloodstain and body fluid evidence 311 Chapter 16 Necrophagous and parasitic flies as indicators of neglect and abuse 333 Chapter 17 Wildlife forensics 355 Chapter 18 Forensic entomotoxicology 365 Chapter 19 Application of molecular methods to forensic entomology 383 Chapter 20 Archaeoentomology: insects and archaeology 409 Chapter 21 Insects as weapons of war and threats to national security 427 Chapter 22 Insects and arthropods that cause death 451 Chapter 23 Professional standards and ethics 475 Chapter 24 Forensic entomology case studies 487 Appendix I Collection and preservation of calyptrate Diptera 505 Appendix II Getting specimens identified 511 Appendix III Necrophagous fly and beetle life table references 515 Appendix IV Current names for species in Aldrich's Sarcophaga and allies 521 Glossary 525 Index 537

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Unit 1: Locating Physiology on the Web of Knowledge 5 Chapter 1: Learning a New Language: How to Speak Fluent A&P 7 Chapter 2: Better Living through Chemistry 25 Chapter 3: The Secret Life of Cells 45 Chapter 4: Joining Forces: Cells Organize into Tissues 71 Unit 2: Weaving It All Together: The Structural Layers 87 Chapter 5: It’s Just Skin Deep: The Integumentary System 89 Chapter 6: More than a Scaffold to Build On: The Skeletal System 109 Chapter 7: Getting in Gear: The Muscles 153 Unit 3: Talking to Yourself 189 Chapter 8: Your Electric Personality 191 Chapter 9: Raging Hormones: The Endocrine System 233 Unit 4: Traveling the World 257 Chapter 10: The River(s) of Life 259 Chapter 11: Spreading the Love: The Cardiovascular System 269 Chapter 12: Underground Defenses: The Lymphatic System 295 Unit 5: Supply and Demand 321 Chapter 13: Oxygenating the Machine: The Respiratory System 323 Chapter 14: Fueling the Fire: The Digestive System 347 Chapter 15: Cleaning Up Your Act: The Urinary System 375 Unit 6: Making a Mini-Me: Behind the Scenes 395 Chapter 16: Why Ask Y? Gamete Production 397 Chapter 17: Baking the Bundle of Joy 427 Chapter 18: From Cradle to Grave 445 Index 457

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Book SynopsisReflecting the broad and interdisciplinary nature of toxicology, this third edition of Principles of Toxicology explores the biochemical, physiological, and environmental aspects of the subject.This new edition is updated and revised to include reference to several major new directions in the science of toxicology, including significant changes in thinking about cancer and carcinogenesis as well as the rapid expansion of toxicogenomics. The book also includes new chapters on topics of timely interest such as radiation, food safety, and natural toxins.As in previous editions, chapters combine background material in the appropriate disciplineâwhich helps readers review and remember the basicsâwith new information on toxicology to stress key principles and concepts. Also included is a selection of updated case studies through which principles and concepts are applied to real-world issues. The book features an extensive cross-referencing system linking all seTrade Review"Well-targeted by the authors for the intended purpose. Online access to material is employed where appropriate… Where relevant the text includes historical examples to assist or amplify the subject matter… One of the strengths of the book is the considerable cross referencing which provides useful assistance to the user to fully understand the wider ramifications of what might at first sight appear relatively isolated or limited problems. Furthermore the case-studies achieve exactly what they are intended to do, namely highlight the important points and place them in a context which is relevant and illustrative" - (Highly Commended, Public Health, BMA Medical Book Awards 2016)Table of ContentsMeasuring Toxicity and Assessing Risk. Toxicokinetics. Biotransformation. Cellular Sites of Action. Genomics and New Genetics in Toxicology. Carcinogenesis. Reproductive Toxicology and Teratology. Respiratory Toxicology. Cardiovascular Toxicology. Neurotoxicology. Hepatic Toxicology. Renal Toxicology. Immunotoxicology. Ecological Toxicology. Applications: Pharmacology and Toxicology. Applications: Forensic Toxicology. Applications: Environmental Toxicology and Pollution. Applications: Radiation. Applications: Food Safety. Applications: Toxins. Appendix: List of Selected Toxicants. Index.

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Exam Board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Encourage students to learn independently and build on their knowledge with this textbook that leads students seamlessly from basic biological concepts to more complicated theories.- Develop experimental, analytical and evaluation skills with activities that introduce the practicals required by OCR and other experimental investigations in Biology- Provide assessment guidance with synoptic questions and multiple choice questions throughout the book, and revision tips and skills all in one chapter- Strengthen understanding of key concepts with contemporary and engaging examples, illustrated with accessible diagrams and images- Give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding of all aspects of practical work with Test Yourself Questions and Exam Practice Questions- Offer detailed gui

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016With My Revision Notes: AQA A level Biology you can:- Manage your own revision with step-by-step support from experienced teacher and examiner Mike Boyle- Apply biological terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words- Plan and pace your revision with the revision planner- Test understanding with questions throughout the book- Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes available on the Hodder Education website

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Book SynopsisExam Board: WJEC, EduqasLevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Summer 2017Reinforce students'' understanding throughout their course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help your students target higher grades.Written by experienced teacher Andy Clarke, our Student Guides are divided into two key sections, content guidance and sample questions and answers.Content guidance will:- Develop students'' understanding of key concepts and terminology; this guide covers WJEC A-level Unit 3; Eduqas A-level Component 1 and Component 3.- Consolidate students'' knowledge with ''knowledge check questions'' at the end of each topic and answers in the back of the book.Sample questions and answers will:- Build students'' understanding of the different question types, so they can approach each question with confide

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Book SynopsisDeveloped specifically to assist teachers and students to meet the requirements of the new CCEA GCE Life and Health Sciences A2 course. First resource to cover this new subject. Covers both the Single and Double Award courses. Contains numerous diagrams, exam tips, worked examples and questions, with answers supplied. Book contents covers the units of the specification subject to external written examination (Units A2 2, A2 3, A2 4 and A2 5). Authors Nora Henry and James Napier have written numerous books and will be well-known to teachers in Northern Ireland.Table of ContentsUnit A2 2: Organic Chemistry 1 Nomenclature and Structure in Organic Compounds 2 Alkanes 3 Alkenes 4 Polymers 5 Alcohols 6 Spectroscopic Techniques 7 Making and Purifying Organic Compounds – the Preparation of Aspirin Unit A2 3: Medical Physics 8 Physiological Measurements to Monitor Health 9 Diagnostic Imaging Techniques 10 Medical Uses of Radiation Unit A2 4: Sound and Light 11 Waves 12 The Ear and Hearing 13 Light in Communication and Radio Waves 14 The Eye Unit A2 5: Genetics, Gene Technology and Stem Cells 15 DNA and the Genetic Code 16 Meiosis and Genetics 17 The Application of Genetic Engineering and Gene Therapy 18 Gene Cloning, Genetic Fingerprinting and Stem Cell Technology Answers

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Book SynopsisFor readers of Jennifer Ackerman and Ed Yong, environmental journalist Alix Morris recounts the year she spent following seals, investigating their fascinating behaviour, the effects of their extraordinary return from near extinction, and how we can try to bring nature back into balance.It might be their large, strangely human eyes or their dog-like playfulness, but seals have long captured peoples interest and affection, making them the perfect candidate for an environmental cause, as well as the subject of decades of study. Alix Morris spends a year with these magnetic creatures and brings them to life on the page, season by season, as she learns about their intelligence, their relationships with each other, their ecosystems, and the changing climate.Along with the enigmatic seals themselves, Morris gets to know all of the competing interests in the intense debate about the newly recovered seal populations in our coastal waters, from local fisherman whose catch is often diminished by savvy seals, to tribes who once relied on seal-hunting for food, clothing, and medicine, to seal rescue workers and biologists, to surfers and swimmers now encountering seal-hunting sharks in coastal waters.In a world where wildlife populations are disappearing at an alarming rate, A Year with the Seals is a rare look at what happens when conservation efforts actually work, and how human tampering with ecosystems continues to have unexpected consequences for a wide variety of species, humans included.

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Book SynopsisThe environmental crisis will not be solved by battery technology. We are looking for answers in the wrong places.Life began with the hydrogenation of CO2, and this is the process we must return to in order to heal the planet. Ground-breaking ongoing research into bacterial processes means our knowledge of bacterial processes is ever-expanding, and we can harness this new knowledge to develop a parallel carbon economy using engineered bacteria for fuel, food, and materials. This would enable rewilding on a vast scale, with the small land footprint of bacterial technologies solving the current conflict in land use between farming and fuel and materials production.In this fascinating and illuminating book, Peter Forbes shines a light on this crucial technology and offers a tantalising glimpse at what is possible. To solve the big problems, sometimes you have to think small.

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Book SynopsisFor students looking to expand their knowledge of Physics at A Level, this Student Book for the OCR A specification is a great way to begin. Each chapter is introduced with a summary that makes links to the knowledge covered at GCSE, and then develops gradually throughout the A Level studies. Support is given to help make links across topics, while application tasks look at a concept from a new context. There are also plenty of practice opportunities through guided activities that make sure maths and practical skills are covered.Table of ContentsModule 1 Development of practical skills in physics Module 2 Foundation of physics Chapter 2 Quantities and units Module 3 Forces and motion Chapter 3 Motion Chapter 4 Forces in action Chapter 5 Work, energy, and power Chapter 6 Materials Chapter 7 Laws of motion and momentum Module 4 Electrons, waves, and photons Chapter 8 Charge and current Chapter 9 Energy, power, and resistance Chapter 10 Electrical circuits Chapter 11 Waves 1 Chapter 12 Waves 2 Chapter 13 Quantum physics Module 5 Newtonian world and astrophysics Chapter 14 Thermal physics Chapter 15 Ideal gases Chapter 16 Circular motion Chapter 17 Oscillations Chapter 18 Gravitational fields Chapter 19 Stars Chapter 20 Cosmology (the Big Bang) Module 6 Particles and medical physics Chapter 21 Capacitance Chapter 22 Electric fields Chapter 23 Magnetic fields Chapter 24 Particle physics Chapter 25 Radioactivity Chapter 26 Nuclear physics Chapter 27 Medical imaging

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Book SynopsisPor primera vez tienes a tu alcance todos los mamíferos del mundo ilustrados en único y práctico libro. Creado para un público amplio, esta obra fascinará tanto a naturalistas principiantes como a expertos mastozoólogos, investigadores, conservacionistas y cualquier persona interesada en la espectacular diversidad de los mamíferos.

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Book SynopsisIn the last fifty years our butterfly populations have declined by more than eighty per cent and butterflies are now facing the very real prospect of extinction. It is hard to remember the time when fields and meadows were full of these beautiful, delicate creatures – today we rarely catch a glimpse of the Wild Cherry Sphinx moths, Duke of Burgundy or the even once common Small Tortoiseshell butterflies. The High Brown Fritillary butterfly and the Stout Dart Moth have virtually disappeared. The eminent entomologist and award-winning author Josef H. Reichholf began studying butterflies in the late 1950s. He brings a lifetime of scientific experience and expertise to bear on one of the great environmental catastrophes of our time. He takes us on a journey into the wonderful world of butterflies - from the small nymphs that emerge from lakes in air bubbles to the trusting purple emperors drunk on toad poison - and immerses us in a world that we are in danger of losing forever. Step by step he explains the science behind this impending ecological disaster, and shows how it is linked to pesticides, over-fertilization and the intensive farming practices of the agribusiness. His book is a passionate plea for biodiversity and the protection of butterflies.Trade Review"The Disappearance of Butterflies is in many ways the fulfilment of Reichholf’s entire 50-year career."New Statesman"This is a brilliant, authoritative and iconoclastic challenge to the industrial farming that is destroying insect life. But Josef Reichholf’s lifetime of scrupulous scientific observation of butterflies and moths does not lead to despondency. He identifies overlooked solutions, from discarding fertiliser to embracing disorder and greening cities. And he reveals more of the miraculous biology of butterflies and moths, and their marvellous relationships with a whole web of life – including us." Patrick Barkham, author of The Butterly Isles “This engaging book, based on personal observations of the author and a broad reading of the literature, celebrates the wonderful diversity of butterflies and moths, and laments their ongoing decline in response to loss of natural habitat and intense agricultural practices. Reichholf introduces the reader to the general biology of Lepidoptera, as well as highlighting the special adaptations of some groups to their particular, and sometimes peculiar, ways of life. The second part of the book addresses the decline of butterflies and moths, why this should matter to us, and what we can do about it. Among its surprises are the roles of urban areas as refuges for some species. Reichholf makes the case that diversity is important and worth conserving, both for the functioning of the natural environment and for the pleasure we humans derive from nature.”Robert E. Ricklefs, University of Missouri-St. Louis“The beauty, individuality and unique characteristics of butterflies and moths are brought to life in the first half of this authoritative book. The pages filled with a lifetime of personal experiences, scientific research and case studies. But it is the second half that really captured my imagination. Addressing the devastating decline of lepidoptera, Reichholf outlines why this should matter to us and what we can do about it. With striking insight into why over fertilisation, industrial agriculture and habitat degradation are crippling for biodiversity, the author offers hope through a range of solutions.”Lindsey Chapman, Discover Wildlife"Fascinating"Visions for Sustainability“Eloquent, detailed, expertly organized and presented, The Disappearance of Butterflies is a definitive study that will have immense value to students, scientists, and the general public alike.”Midwest Book Review“The Disappearance of Butterflies is an important creation. It is partly a poignant catalogue of loss, and partly a celebration of the wonder of butterflies and moths.”The London Naturalist“An important book”Antenna

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Book SynopsisPlant-parasitic nematodes are a major threat to crop production in all countries, and identification of nematodes and knowledge of their biology is of paramount importance. Providing a broad introduction to nematodes as plant parasites, this book begins by describing nematodes by genera, and then builds on this foundation to detail nematode biology and pest management, including resistance, and biological and chemical control.This 3rd edition is updated to address advances in our knowledge of plant-parasitic nematodes, particularly concerning the molecular aspects of host-parasite relationships, including the application of genomics to nematode biology. Changes in control and management strategies are also covered. The influence of climate change on plant-parasitic nematodes is addressed in a new chapter on ecology.Primarily aimed at students (MSc and PhD), this book is also invaluable for researchers and lecturers in nematology, plant pathology and parasitology, adv

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Book SynopsisThe 12th edition of Zoology continues to offer students an introductory general zoology text that is manageable in size and adaptable to a variety of course formats. It is a principles-oriented text written for the non-majors or the combined course, presented at the freshman and sophomore level.Table of Contents1 Zoology: An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective2 The Structure and Function of Animal Cells3 Cell Division and Inheritance4 Evolution: History and Evidence5 Evolution and Gene Frequencies6 Ecology: Preserving the Animal Kingdom7 Animal Taxonomy, Phylogeny, and Organization8 Animal Origins and Phylogenetic Highlights9 The Basal Animal Phyla10 The Smaller Lophotrochozoan Phyla11 Molluscan Success12 Annelida: The Metameric Body Form13 The Smaller Ecdysozoan Phyla14 The Arthropods: Blueprint for Success15 The Pancrustacea: Crustacea and Hexapoda16 Ambulacraria: Echinoderms and Hemichordates17 Chordata: Urochordata and Cephalochordata18 The Fishes: Vertebrate Success in Water19 Amphibians: The First Terrestrial Vertebrates20 Nonavian Reptiles: Diapsid Amniotes21 Birds: The Avian Reptiles22 Mammals: Synapsid Amniotes23 Protection, Support, and Movement24 Communication I: Nervous and Sensory Systems25 Communication II: The Endocrine System and Chemical Messengers26 Circulation and Gas Exchange27 Nutrition and Digestion28 Temperature and Body Fluid Regulation29 Reproduction and Development

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Book SynopsisIntroduction by Professor Stephen Hawking.When Edwin Hubble looked into his telescope in the 1920s, he was shocked to find that nearly all of the galaxies he could see through it were flying away from one another. If these galaxies had always been travelling, he reasoned, then they must, at some point, have been on top of one another. This discovery transformed the debate about one of the most fundamental questions of human existence - how did the universe begin?Every society has stories about the origin of the cosmos and its inhabitants, but now, with the power to peer into the early universe and deploy the knowledge gleaned from archaeology, geology, evolutionary biology and cosmology, we are closer than ever to understanding where it all came from. In The Origin of (almost) Everything, New Scientist explores the modern origin stories of everything from the Big Bang, meteorites and dark energy, to dinosaurs, civilisation, timekeeping, belly-butTrade ReviewImportant... The Origin of (Almost) Everything doesn't look like a typical science book. It's friendly and colourful. Its blocks of text and ample images, makes it read more like a magazine than textbook. Unravelling dozens of life's biggest mysteries, Lawton and Daniel's irreverent storytelling approach answers nagging questions that have inspired centuries of scientific inquiry... Like The Origin of (Almost) Everything suggests, the best science writing and illustrations don't just answer your questions - they compel you to ask more. * WIRED *

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Book SynopsisWith the advent of CRISPR gene-editing technology, designer babies have become a reality. Françoise Baylis insists that scientists alone cannot decide the terms of this new era in human evolution. Members of the public, with diverse interests and perspectives, must have a role in determining our future as a species.Trade ReviewAn authoritative, comprehensive guide to the ethical issues around CRISPR, and her central message is clear: heritable human genome editing shouldn’t be treated as inevitable, and the decision to undertake it should be a collective one. She takes to task scientists who believe they need not answer for the societal consequences of their research and argues that we should adopt heritable genome editing only if it results in a more just and equitable world. -- Natalie de Souza * New York Review of Books *A vivid call to action…Timely and important…Commitments to justice, responsibility, accountability, and consensus-building are features of a socially just science and bioethics. Toward this end, Altered Inheritance is a foundational tool in the path ahead. -- Adam Hayden * Science *Exceptionally clear, insightful and well-argued…Baylis emphasizes that the science of genome editing cannot be separated from the social context in which it occurs…A timely and valuable book that enjoins us to seriously consider how CRISPR or other forms of genetic alteration could affect people who exist now and people who will exist in the years to come. -- Walter Glannon * Bioethics *Insightful and forward-leaning. Françoise Baylis offers a wonderful framework to help us think about and act on bridging the divides between theory, science, politics, and practice. Her book Altered Inheritance will guide us toward more meaningful, sustainable solutions. -- Margaret Hamburg, Chair of the Board of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and 21st Commissioner of the US Food and Drug AdministrationAltered Inheritance is a call to action. Fair, balanced, and enjoyably readable, this book provides us with insights into the greatest technical and social challenges of our day and their ethical impact on future generations. -- George Church, coauthor of RegenesisAltered Inheritance argues that the use of gene-editing technology should require significant input from the broad public. This book is extremely timely, addresses a high interest and important topic, and comes from an influential voice in the gene-editing debate. -- Josephine Johnston, The Hastings CenterInformative and thoughtful, Altered Inheritance casts the ethically perplexing questions raised by genome editing in a clear new light. Françoise Baylis asks us to slow down and rediscover our collective moral agency instead of feeling overtaken by the momentum of science and technology. -- Peter Mills, Nuffield Council on BioethicsIncisive and insightful, Altered Inheritance wrenches open the laboratory doors behind which science and technology struggle to set a new course for society, for humanity, and for those who are most vulnerable for extinction. -- Donna R. Walton, Founder and President, The Divas With Disabilities ProjectFrançoise Baylis is a fearless philosopher whose courage is matched by her talent. In this wise, lucid book, she asks exactly the right questions. What kind of world do we want to live in and how likely is gene editing to take us there? -- Carl Elliott, author of White Coat, Black Hat: Adventures on the Dark Side of MedicineBaylis argues that everyone must have a role in determining our future as a species. Scientists who develop and use genome-editing tools shouldn’t be the only ones deciding on future uses of the technology. -- Allison Lawlor * Chronicle Herald *Lays out the critical stakes with regard to editing the human genome with clarity, challenging several conventional approaches to the issue. -- Gina Maranto * Biopolitical Times *An effort to demystify the science and ethics of this world-changing technology. -- Kat Eschner * University Affairs *Baylis, a Canadian philosopher and bioethicist, provides some helpful description of the science behind gene editing but focuses primarily on the moral and public-policy issues it provokes. She aims to write an accessible book that will educate the public on this new technology and empower them to participate in coming debates about how to regulate it. -- David VanDrunen * Ordained Servant *

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Book SynopsisProviding complete coverage of advanced research methods and their implementation in R to increase students' confidence with programming techniques and their application to new situations and problems.Trade ReviewUnique in surveying a number of advanced topics, this book is perfectly pitched for advanced undergraduates and above, providing the best introduction to fundamental skill sets in R. * Paul Engelhardt, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, University of East Anglia *Tricky ideas are grounded and explained well. A very good introduction to R and advanced statistics. * Stephen Hubbard, Honorary Professor of Ecology, School of Social Sciences, University of Dundee *An extremely clear introduction to methodology in advanced research. The interplay between general explanations and particular illustrative examples is very well done. * Stephen Hubbard, Honorary Professor of Ecology, School of Social Sciences, University of Dundee *Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Introduction to the R environment 3: Cleaning and preparing data for analysis 4: Statistical tests as linear models 5: Power analysis 6: Meta-analysis 7: Mixed-effects models 8: Stochastic methods 9: Non-linear curve fitting 10: Fourier analysis 11: Multivariate t-tests 12: Structural equation modelling 13: Multidimensional scaling and k-means clustering 14: Multivariate pattern analysis 15: Correcting for multiple comparisons 16: Signal detection theory 17: Bayesian statistics 18: Plotting graphs and data visualisation 19: Reproducible data analysis

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive coverage of the 2014 syllabus, this resource pack includes a print and online Biology Course Book, for fully flexible learning. Giving you unparalleled support for the new concept-based approach to learning, the Nature of science, understanding, applications and skills are integrated in every topic, alongside TOK to drive inquiry and independent learning. Assessment support directly from the IB includes practice questions and worked examples in each topic, along with focused support for both the Internal Assessment and Extended Essay. Truly aligned with the IB philosophy, this Course Book gives unrivalled insight and support at every stage.Accurately cover the new syllabus - the most comprehensive match, with support directly from the IB on the core, AHL and all the optionsFully integrate the new concept-based approach, holistically addressing understanding, applications, skills and the Nature of scienceTangibly build assessment confidence with assessment support

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“O’Shea provides a rich introduction to the snake world, revealing that there are just over 3,700 living snake species known today and detailing the vagaries of skin shedding, venom delivery, and snake reproduction. Each of the species featured has a page devoted to it, with a map showing its location, information on its habits, plus color photographs of the snake itself. Flicking through the book reveals the amazing diversity of snakes—tiny acid-green Vinesnakes, vibrantly striped Rainbow Snakes and the ghost-like Japanese Aodaisho.” * Wall Street Journal, on the First Edition *Table of ContentsIntroduction Evolution & diversity of snakes What is a snake? Prey & hunting Enemies & defense Reproductive strategies Snakes & humankind The snakes Scolecophidia Alethinophidia: Amerophidia Alethinophidia: Afrophidia: Henophidia Alethinophidia: Afrophidia: Caenophidia Glossary Resources Index of common names Index of scientific names Index of taxonomic groups Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisMen, towards the end of the last millennium, felt a sudden tightening of the bowels with the news that the services of their sex had at last been dispensed with. Dolly the Sheep - conceived without male assistance - had arrived. Her birth reminded at least half the population of how precarious man''s position may be. What is the point of being a man? For a brief and essential instant he is a donor of DNA; but outside that glorious moment his role is hard to understand.This book is about science not society; about maleness not manhood. The condition is, in the end, a matter of biology, whatever limits that science may have in explaining the human condition. Today''s advances in medicine and in genetics mean at last we understand why men exist and why they are so frequent. We understand from hormones to hydraulics how man''s machinery works, why he dies so young and how his brain differs from that of the rest of mankind.Trade ReviewThis is science communication at its best: up-to-date, authoritative, witty and packed with human interest. Not just a book for blokes: required reading, too, for every woman who wants to know her enemy * New Scientist *A sure-fire hit * Independent *Steve Jones's ideas drive me almost mad with wonder * Bob Geldof *Stacked full of wonderful anecdotes and vignettes * THES *

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Book SynopsisWhy trust science? Why should science have more authority than other ways of knowing? Is science merely a social construct? Or even worse: a tool of oppression? This book boldly takes on these and other explosive questionsâlodged by ideologues on the left and the rightâand offers readers a well researched defense of science and a polemic addressed to its detractors. Why Itâs OK to Trust Science critically examines the recent history of critiques of science, including those in academia from scholars like Bruno Latour, Simon Schaffer, and Thomas Kuhn. It then presents case studies drawn from recent advances in the field of dinosaur paleontology, showing how science generates objective knowledge, even during revolutionary episodes. The book next looks at how that same objective knowledge can be gained even when researching extremely complex issues, using climate science to distinguish between genuine skepticism âupon which science dependsâfrom dogmatic denial. The Table of ContentsIntroduction: What Has Science Done for me Lately?; 1: The "Science Wars" and Why They Had to be Won; 2: The Facts About Social Constructivism; 3: Thomas Kuhn: Foe of Science?; 4: Thomas Kuhn: Friend of Science?; 5: Can We Have Good Science and the Right Values?; 6: Dinosaur Revolutions; 7: How We Know About Big, Complex Things; Conclusion; Bibliography;

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""The world is full of liars, a fact brilliantly depicted in Lixing Sun’s slender but important book about cheating and deception among animals and plants, as well as that hairless bipedal species that is the biggest deceiver of them all. . . . A tour de force of evolutionary biology. . . . Fascinating."---David P. Barash, Wall Street Journal"The accessible prose offers an eye-opening take on lying in the natural world and how evolutionary pressures to deceive impact human behavior. The smart parallels between humans and animals make for an insightful outing." * Publishers Weekly *"[An] intriguing introduction to the domain of dishonesty."---Tony Miksanek, Booklist"Buckle up for a riveting journey into the wide world of deception."---Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today"Lixing Sun treats this topic with both a serious scientific demeanour and a welcome injection of wry humour."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"Fascinating"---Patricia MacDuff, British Naturalists Association News Bulletin"The author has managed the seemingly impossible by making quite complex theories and rules both enjoyable to read about and relatively easy to understand."---Terry Freedman, Teachwire"Through various enlightening and entertaining examples . . . Sun (Central Washington Univ.) educates readers about the biological underpinnings of deceiving—by exploiting cognitive loopholes—and lying—by altering truthful information in communication—for which demonstrating the cheater's intention is neither easy nor necessary in nonhuman species."---J-B. Leca, Choice

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for The Evolution of Charles Darwin:Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews (Nonfiction)“Fascinating . . . A beautifully told coming-of-age story focused on Darwin’s psychological transmutation from a diffident specimen collector expecting to become a country parson to a novice scientist climbing the career ladder in London’s private and prestigious clubs and societies . . . Offer[s] new and exciting ideas that will likely beat out the competition.”—Robert M. Thorson, Wall Street Journal “[Preston’s] books are always entertaining . . . This book fits that mould; it’s an adventure story . . . The author has chosen the perfect topic. It’s nearly impossible to write a dull book about Darwin . . . The real attraction of this book lies in the way it turns the development of evolutionary theory into a personal story.”—Gerald DeGroot, Times (UK) “[A] meticulously researched compelling narrative . . . Diana Preston’s vibrant reconstruction of Darwin’s extraordinary journey, world-changing work and the consequences he experienced makes it all accessible and new in her telling.”—Janet Somerville, Toronto Star“An exciting biography of the immortal naturalist’s legendary journey . . . It was well into the 20th century before essentially all scientists agreed that Darwin was on the right track. Since then, biographies have poured off the presses, but readers cannot go wrong with this expert account. An irresistible scientific biography and adventure story with a happy ending.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“While much has been written about Darwin’s revolutionary scientific achievements on this journey, historian Preston sheds light on the voyage itself, its captain and crew, and the Native populations they encountered.”—Booklist (starred review)“A brisk and accessible account of how Charles Darwin developed his theory of natural selection . . . A rewarding look at the development of an earth-shattering idea.”—Publishers Weekly“Darwin was only 22 when he boarded the HMS Beagle in 1830 under the command of Robert FitzRoy as a ‘gentleman naturalist,’ unaware his name would one day grace an award honouring humans who remove themselves from the gene pool through misadventure. Drawing on the naturalist’s diaries, Preston’s biography reveals a man who, in his chauvinism and blind patriotism, was typical of his time—but in his liberal- and abolition-mindedness, atypical as well.”—Globe and MailPraise for Eight Days at Yalta:“A colorful chronicle of high-stakes negotiations and a study in human frailties, missteps, and ideological blunders.”—Washington Post“Ms. Preston’s conference narrative abjures authorial hindsight judgments, placing the spotlight instead on the characters’ natural blind spots and biases. She also devotes a full third of the book to the summit’s historical context and personalities, the latter of which are nicely developed.”—Wall Street Journal“A highly readable, highly detailed account of the historic meetings and often difficult and contentious negotiations between Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, and their staffs, and a vivid description of the once ornate Tsarist palaces and their much deteriorated wartime condition that served as the setting for meetings, dinners, and private talks.”—New York Journal of Books“Lively and nuanced . . . Shrewd on the main personalities . . . Preston goes beyond the horse-trading of three old men, with vivid scene-setting of the tsarist palaces where the conference took place.”—Times (UK)“In this well-written and absorbing book, Diana Preston provides a chronological narrative of these crucial eight days.”—Airmail“On the Yalta conference’s 75th anniversary, this insightful history recounts its enormous, if teeth-gnashing, accomplishments . . . Impressively researched . . . An expert account of an unedifying milestone at the dawn of the Cold War.”—Kirkus Reviews“[A] spirited, behind-the-scenes account of the February 1945 Yalta Conference. Preston mixes foreign policy critique . . . with vibrant descriptions of backstage activities . . . Colorful personalities, piquant details, and a diverse array of perspectives make this a satisfying introduction to the subject.”—Publishers WeeklyPraise for Diana Preston:“A treasure map of a book.”—San Diego Union-Tribune, on A Pirate of Exquisite Mind“A superbly rendered popular history.”—Booklist (starred review), on A Pirate of Exquisite Mind“Unforgettable . . . The definitive account of the Lusitania.”—Philadelphia Inquirer, on Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy“As majestic as its subject . . . Extraordinarily readable.”—Chicago Sun-Times, on Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy“An engaging narrative . . . Rich in detail and texture.”—San Diego Union Tribune, on Before the Fallout: From Marie Curie to Hiroshima“Ultimately this book is about survival, and the author engagingly recounts the nearly impossible task of trying to establish a penal colony with few supplies and poor agricultural conditions. Preston shines in her description of the true nature of Captain Bligh . . . A wonderful look into the beginnings of Australia and the remarkable strength of the survivors of these dangerous voyages.”—Kirkus Reviews, on Paradise in Chains

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: The Building Blocks of the Body 5 Chapter 1: The Language of Anatomy & Physiology 7 Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Life 15 Chapter 3: The Cell: Life’s Basic Building Block 35 Chapter 4: Divide and Conquer: Cellular Mitosis 53 Chapter 5: The Study of Tissues: Histology 63 Part 2: Weaving It Together: Bones, Muscles, and Skin 77 Chapter 6: It’s Skin Deep: The Integumentary System 79 Chapter 7: A Scaffold to Build On: The Skeleton 95 Chapter 8: Getting in Gear: The Muscles 127 Part 3: Mission Control: All Systems Go 155 Chapter 9: Feeling Jumpy: The Nervous System 157 Chapter 10: Raging Hormones: The Endocrine System 191 Part 4: Feed and Fuel: Supply and Transport 207 Chapter 11: Spreading the Love: The Cardiovascular System 209 Chapter 12: Keeping Up Your Defenses: The Lymphatic System 231 Chapter 13: Oxygenating the Machine: The Respiratory System 249 Chapter 14: Fueling the Functions: The Digestive System 265 Chapter 15: Filtering Out the Junk: The Urinary System 287 Part 5: Survival of the Species 301 Chapter 16: Why Ask Y? The Male Reproductive System 303 Chapter 17: Carrying Life: The Female Reproductive System 317 Part 6: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 18: Ten Study Tips for Anatomy and Physiology Students 339 Chapter 19: Ten Fun Physiology Facts 345 Index 351

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Book SynopsisPrinciples of Biology is reflective of the shift taking place in the majors biology course from large and detail rich to short and conceptual, with a focus on new, cutting-edge science. A succinct and inviting text focused on central concepts, Principles of Biology helps students connect fundamental principles while challenging them to develop and hone critical thinking skills.Table of Contents1 An Introduction to BiologyUNIT I Chemistry2 The Chemical Basis of Life I: Atoms, Molecules, and Water3 The Chemical Basis of Life II: Organic MoleculesUNIT II Cells4 Evolutionary Origin of Cells and Their General Features5 Membranes: The Interface Between Cells and Their Environment6 How Cells Utilize Energy7 How Cells Capture Light Energy via Photosynthesis8 How Cells Communicate with Each Other and with the EnvironmentUNIT III Genetics9 The Information of Life: DNA and RNA Structure, DNA Replication, and Chromosome Structure 10 The Expression of Genetic Information via Genes I: Transcription and Translation11 The Expression of Genetic Information via Genes II: Non-coding RNAs 12 The Control of Genetic Information via Gene Regulation 13 Altering the Genetic Material: Mutation, DNA Repair, and Cancer14 How Eukaryotic Cells Sort and Transmit Chromosomes: Mitosis and Meiosis15 Transmission of Genetic Information from Parents to Offspring I: Patterns That Follow Mendel’s Laws 16 Transmission of Genetic Information from Parents to Offspring II: Epigenetics, Linkage, and ExtranuclearInheritance17 The Simpler Genetic Systems of Viruses, Bacteria, and Archaea18 Genetic Technologies: How Biologists Study Genes and Genomes UNIT IV Evolution19 Evolution of Life I: How Populations Change from Generation to Generation 20 Evolution of Life II: The Emergence of New Species 21 How Biologists Classify Species and Study Their Evolutionary Relationships22 The History of Life on Earth and Human Evolution UNIT V Diversity23 Diversity of Microbial Life: Archaea, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi24 Microbiomes: Microbial Systems on and Around Us 25 Plant Evolution: How Plant Diversification Changed Planet Earth26 Invertebrates: The Vast Array of Animal Life Without a Backbone 27 Vertebrates: Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, and MammalsUNIT VI Flowering Plants28 An Introduction to Flowering Plant Form and Function29 How Flowering Plants Sense and Interact with Their Environments 30 How Flowering Plants Obtain and Transport Water, Mineral Nutrients, and Organic Compounds31 How Flowering Plants Reproduce and DevelopUNIT VII Animals 32 General Features of Animal Bodies, and Homeostasis as a Key Principle of Animal Biology33 Neuroscience I: The Structure, Function, and Evolution of Nervous Systems34 Neuroscience II: How Sensory Systems Allow Animals to Interact with the Environment35 How Muscles and Skeletons Are Adaptations for Movement, Support, and Protection36 Circulatory and Respiratory Systems: Transporting Solutes and Exchanging Gases37 Digestive and Excretory Systems: Maintaining Nutrient, Water, and Energy Balance and Removing Waste 38 How Endocrine Systems Influence the Activities of All Other Organ Systems39 The Production of Offspring: Reproduction and Development 40 Immune Systems: How Animals Defend Against Pathogens and Other Dangers41 An Example of a System-Wide Response to a Challenge to HomeostasisUNIT VIII Ecology42 Behavioral Ecology: The Struggle to Find Food and Mates and to Pass on Genes43 Population Growth and Species Interactions44 Communities and Ecosystems: Ecological Organization at Large Scales45 Biomes: How Climate Affects the Distribution of Species on Earth46 The Age of Humans47 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

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