Biology, life sciences Books
David Fickling Books What is Life?
Book SynopsisLife is all around us, abundant and diverse, it is extraordinary. But what does it actually mean to be alive? Nobel prize-winner Paul Nurse has spent his career revealing how living cells work. In this book, he takes up the challenge of defining life in a way that every reader can understand. It is a shared journey of discovery; step by step he illuminates five great ideas that underpin biology. He traces the roots of his own curiosity and knowledge to reveal how science works, both now and in the past. Using his personal experiences, in and out of the lab, he shares with us the challenges, the lucky breaks, and the thrilling eureka moments of discovery. To survive the challenges that face the human race today - from climate change, to pandemics, loss of biodiversity and food security - it is vital that we all understand what life is.Trade ReviewA beautifully written exploration of perhaps the most important question in science * Brian Cox *A nearly perfect guide to the wonder and complexity of existence * Bill Bryson *Provides the sort of clarity and understanding that could save many thousands of lives * Philip Pullman *The writing is so spirited and knowledgeable - and the five sections so full of wondrous revelations - that I could not put it down * Siddhartha Mukherjee *
£8.54
Pearson Education Limited Edexcel ASA level Biology B Student Book 1
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£37.66
Pearson Education Limited Edexcel A level Biology B Student Book 2
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£37.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Simply Genetics
£11.69
Hodder Education AQA A Level Biology Student Book 1
Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016AQA ApprovedDevelop students'' experimental, analytical and evaluation skills with contemporary and topical biology examples, practical assessment guidance and differentiated end of topic questions, with this AQA Year 1 student book (includes AS-level).- Provides support for all 12 required practicals with plenty of activities and data analysis guidance- Develops understanding with engaging and contemporary examples to help students apply their knowledge, analyse data and evaluate findings- Gives detailed guidance and examples of method with a dedicated ''Maths in Biology'' chapter and mathematical support throughout to consolidate learning- Offers regular opportunities to test understanding with Test Yourself Questions, Differentiated End of Topic Questions and Stretch and Challenge Questions<Trade ReviewThe book is great for good basis of knowledge for the specification. Everything we do in class has been based around this book. -- Jasmine Miller * Abigail Lambert *All content covered, very well structured and also very detailed. -- Miss Leila Muvunyi * Miss Leila Muvunyi *
£39.84
Hodder Education AQA Alevel Biology Student Guide Practical
Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Ensure your students get to grips with the core practicals and develop the skills needed to succeed with an in-depth assessment-driven approach that builds and reinforces understanding; clear summaries of practical work with sample questions and answers help to improve exam technique in order to achieve higher grades.Written by an experienced teacher, this Student Guide for practical Biology:- Help students easily identify what they need to know with a concise summary of required practical work examined in the A-level specifications.- Consolidate understanding of practical work, methodology, mathematical and other skills out of the laboratory with exam tips and knowledge check questions, with answers in the back of the book.- Provide plenty of opportunities for students to improve exam technique with samp
£14.60
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The GutBrain Paradox
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£21.00
Oxford University Press Oxford Revise AQA A Level Biology Complete
Book SynopsisPlease note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: A Level Subject: Biology First teaching: September 2015; first exams: June 2017 Oxford Revise is a fresh, evidence-based approach to studying; created by the teacher-trusted Oxford Science author team and informed by the latest research into the best ways to make learning stick, it organises content in the most effective way for successful learning, ideal for independent study throughout the school year and in the lead-up to exams. Based on principles of cognitive science, the simple three-step Knowledge, Retrieval, and Practice approach helps students to organise information and commit it to long-term memory, improve retention and recall, and apply knowledge successfully with 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
£17.99
Oxford University Press AQA Biology A Level Year 1 and AS
Book SynopsisPlease note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A LevelSubject: BiologyFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: June 2017Fully revised and updated for the linear qualification, written and checked by curriculum and specification experts, this Student Book supports and extends students through the course whilst delivering the maths, practical and synoptic skills needed to succeed at A Level and beyond. The book uses clear straightforward explanations to develop true subject knowledge and allow students to link ideas together while developing essential exam skills.Trade Review"If I had to write the perfect A Level Biology textbook - then this would be it! This is exactly what I want in a textbook, laid out in the right way, delivered in the right way. Love it" * Amanda Fletcher-Woods, Head of Biology, Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham *"Great product. Very useful and good price." * Amazon review, Sept 2015 *"Some textbooks are really hard to understand, as they are written exclusively in the longest words that you could find in a thesaurus. However, this textbook is perfect. The information is comprehensive and easy to understand." * Amazon review, Oct 2015 *Table of Contents1 Biological molecules 1.1: Introduction to biological molecules 1.2: Carbohydrates and monosacharides 1.3: Carbohydrates - disaccharides and polysaccharides 1.4: Starch, glycogen and cellulose 1.5: Lipids 1.6: Proteins 1.7: Enzyme action 1.8: Factors affecting enzyme action 1.9: Enzyme inhibition 2 Nucleic acids 2.1: Structure of RNA and DNA 2.2: DNA replication 2.3: Energy and ATP 2.4: Water and its functions 3 Cell structure 3.1: Methods of studying cells 3.2: The electron microscope 3.3: Microscopic measurements and calculations 3.4: Eukaryotic cell structure 3.5: Cell specialisation and organisation 3.6: Prokaryotic cells and viruses 3.7: Mitosis 3.8: The cell cycle 4 Transport across cell membranes 4.1: Structure of the cell surface membrane 4.2: Diffusion 4.3: Osmosis 4.4: Active transport 4.5: Co-transport and absorption of glucose in the ileum 5 Cell recognition and the immune system 5.1: Defence mechanisms 5.2: Phagocytosis 5.3: T Lymphocytes and cell mediated immunity 5.4: B Lymphocytes and humoral immunity 5.5: Antibodies 5.6: Vaccination 5.7: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] 6 Exchange 6.1: Exchange between organisms and their environment 6.2: Gas exchange in single-celled organisms and insects 6.3: Gas exchange in fish 6.4: Gas exchange in the leaf of a plant 6.5: Limiting water loss 6.6: Structure of the human gas-exchange system 6.7: The mechanism of breathing 6.8: Exchange of gases in the lungs 6.9: Enzymes and digestion 6.10: Absorption of the products of digestion 7 Mass transport 7.1: Haemoglobin 7.2: Transport of oxygen by haemoglobin 7.3: Circulatory system of a mammal 7.4: The structure of the heart 7.5: The cardiac cycle 7.6: Blood vessels and their functions 7.7: Transport of water in the xylem 7.8: Transport of organic molecules in the phloem 7.9: Investigating transport in plants 8 DNA, genes and proten synthesis 8.1: Genes and the triplet code 8.2: DNA and chromosomes 8.3: The structure of ribonucleic acid 8.4: Protein synthesis - transcription and splicing 8.5: Protein synthesis - translation 9 Genetic diversity 9.1: Mutations 9.2: Meiosis and genetic variation 9.3: Genetic diversity and adaptation 9.4: Types of selection 10 Biodiversity 1.1: Species and taxanomy 1.2: Diversity within a community 1.3: Species diversity and human activity 1.4: Investigating diversity 1.5: Quantitative investigations of variations Skills in A Level Biology Mathematical skills Practical skills
£40.83
Oxford University Press A Level Biology for OCR A Year 2
Book SynopsisPlease note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: OCR Level: A Level Year 2Subject: BiologyFirst teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017Written by curriculum and specification experts in partnership with OCR, this Student Book supports and extends students throughout their course while delivering the breadth, depth, and skills needed to succeed at A Level and beyond. It develops real subject knowledge as well as essential exam skills. This Student Book covers the second year of content required for the OCR Biology A specification.
£40.83
Pearson Education Limited Target Grade 5 Edexcel GCSE 91 Combined Science
Book SynopsisHelp your students catch up, keep up and make expected progress in their GCSE (9-1) studies with this new series of intervention workbooks.
£13.97
John Wiley & Sons Inc Forest Ecology
Book SynopsisFOREST ECOLOGY Authoritative resource covering traditional plant ecology topics and contemporary components such as climate change, invasive species, ecosystem services, and more Forest Ecology provides comprehensive coverage of the field, focusing on traditional plant ecology topics of tree structure and growth, regeneration, effects of light and temperature on tree physiology, forest communities, succession, and diversity. The work also reviews abiotic factors of light, temperature, physiography (landforms and topography), soil, and disturbance (especially fire), and provides coverage of ecosystem-level topics including carbon storage and balance, nutrient cycling, and forest ecosystem productivity. The 5th edition of Forest Ecology retains the readability and accessibility of the previous editions and includes important additional topical material that has surfaced in the field. All topics are approached with a landscape ecosystem Table of ContentsPreface xxiii PART 1 Forest Ecology and Landscape Ecosystems 1 Concepts of Forest Ecology 3 2 Landscape Ecosystems at Multiple Scales 15 PART 2 The Forest Tree 3 Forest Tree Variation 35 4 Regeneration Ecology 69 5 Tree Structure and Growth 95 PART 3 The Physical Environment 6 Light 123 7 Temperature 143 8 Physiography 167 9 Soil 195 10 Fire 219 11 Site Quality and Ecosystem Evaluation and Classification 237 PART 4 Forest Communities 12 Animals in Forest Ecosystems 269 13 Forest Communities 291 14 Diversity in Forests 327 PART 5 Forest Ecosystem Dynamics 15 Long-Term Forest Ecosystem and Vegetation Change 367 16 Disturbance 381 17 Forest Succession 413 18 Carbon Balance of Trees and Ecosystems 449 19 Nutrient Cycling 487 PART 6 Forests of the Future 20 Climate Change and Forest Ecosystems 537 21 Invasive Species in Forest Ecosystems 587 22 Forest Landscape Ecology 611 23 Sustainability of Forest Ecosystems 639 References 651 Scientific Names of Trees and Shrubs 731 Index 739
£87.26
Pearson Education Limited Edexcel A Level Science AS Biology Students Book
Book SynopsisProviding complete, step-by-step coverage of the 2008 Edexcel GCE Biology specification, this is the official Student Book for the concept-led approach to the specification. Written by experienced examiners, it offers students motivating and relevant content to improve exam performance and ensure students fulfil their full potential. Allows for regular testing and exam preparation with real Edexcel past questions, provided in the Examzone' sections. Supports independent learning through a range of additional resources provided on the ActiveBook CD-ROM, included FREE in the back of each book. Helps students build a wide range of skills, including data analysis, critical evaluation of information, communication and collaborative work. Gives students an in-depth, scientific understanding of the principles covered in each topic, including How Scienc
£35.87
C&M Floristics New Flora of the British Isles, edition 4
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£53.10
Princeton University Press The Key to Everything
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£22.50
Princeton University Press Elemental How Five Elements Changed Earths Past
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£14.24
Princeton University Press Bird Photographer of the Year
£29.75
Oxford University Press AQA Biology A Level Year 2
Book SynopsisPlease note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: AQALevel: A Level Subject: BiologyFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: June 2017 Written and checked by curriculum and specification experts, this Student Book supports and extends students through the new course while delivering the breadth, depth, and skills needed to succeed at A Level and beyond.
£40.83
Dorling Kindersley Ltd How Biology Works
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£17.09
Pearson Education Statistical And Data Handling Skills in Biology
Book SynopsisTable of Contents 1 An introduction to statistics 2 Dealing with variability 3 Testing for normality and transforming data 3.7 Self-assessment problems 4 Testing for differences from an expected value or between two groups 5 Testing for differences between more than two groups: ANOVA and its non-parametric equivalents 6 Investigating relationships 7 Dealing with categorical data 8 Designing experiments 9 More complex statistical analysis 10 Presenting and writing about statistics Glossary Further reading Solutions Statistical tables Table S1: Critical values for the t statistic Table S2: Critical values for the correlation coefficient r Table S3: Critical values for the x2 statistic Table S4: Critical values for the Wilcoxon T distribution Table S5: Critical values for the Mann–Whitney U distribution Table S6: Critical values for the Friedman x2 distribution Table S7: Critical values for the Spearman rank correlation coefficient r
£38.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Neurobiology For Dummies
Book SynopsisAn essential guide to help you demystify the complex topic of neurobiology and jump into this fascinating scientific field Neurobiology is a notoriously difficult subject, but Neurobiology For Dummies explains the essentials in terms anyone can understand. This fun and accessible book covers the fundamentals, covering the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system. Students in fields like neuroscience and pharmacology will get a complete overview of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of the nervous system, making it easier to complete coursework and pass exams in introductory neurobiology courses. In this updated edition, fresh examples highlight the latest research, so you'll be prepared with a current understanding of the science. Whatever your ultimate career destination, this Dummies guide will help you get neurobiology under your belt. Get easy-to-understand explanations of complex topics in neurobiologyUnderstand the latest breakthroughs in neurological disease treatmentsLearn about the fascinating ways that the brain and body are interconnectedSupplement your neurobiology textbook and prepare for your exam This is the perfect resource for students majoring in neuroscience, biology, cognitive science, medicine, and beyond. With Neurobiology For Dummies as a supplement, you can sail through any introductory neurobiology course.
£18.39
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) A-Level Biology: AQA Year 2 Exam Practice
Book SynopsisWhen it comes to Year 2 AQA A-Level Biology preparation, nothing beats this brilliant CGP Exam Practice Workbook. There are hundreds of realistic exam questions covering every topic students need to know, including a section of mixed (synoptic) questions. Plus we’ve added in exam tips throughout to help them score top marks. To round things off there are fully worked answers and mark schemes for every question. For study notes and even more practice don’t miss the CGP Year 2 AQA A-Level Biology Complete Revision & Practice guide (9781789080261).
£8.42
HarperCollins Publishers National 5 Biology
Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: BiologyTwo books in one! Combining a revision guide and a full set of practice test papers, this fantastic resource is all you need to revise for the exam.The revision guide Covers all of the topics in the CfE National 5 Biology curriculum, broken down into manageable chunks for easy revision Clearly explains key concepts, research evidence and real-life applications Contains Quick Tests to let students check their knowledge and understanding as they go alongThe practice test papers Are in the format and the style of the SQA exam, giving students an opportunity to practice taking the National 5 Biology exam Marking instructions and sample answers are provided online, so students can check their progress
£14.42
John Wiley & Sons Inc Anatomy Physiology For Dummies
Book SynopsisLearn about the human body from the inside out Some people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery which is too bad for them.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Locating Physiology on the Web of Knowledge 5 Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology: The Big Picture 7 Scientifically Speaking 7 How anatomy and physiology fit into science 8 Anatomy, gross and otherwise 10 A Little Chat about Jargon 11 Creating better communication 11 Establishing precise terminology 11 Looking at the Body from the Proper Perspective 13 Getting in position 13 Dividing the anatomy 15 Mapping out your regions 15 Casing your cavities 19 Organizing Yourself on Many Levels 21 Level I: The cellular level 23 Level II: The tissue level 23 Level III: The organ level 23 Level IV: The organ system level 23 Level V: The organism level 24 Chapter 2: What Your Body Does All Day 27 Transferring Energy: A Body’s Place in the World 28 Building Up and Breaking Down: Metabolism 28 Why your cells metabolize 29 How your cells metabolize 30 Staying in Range: Homeostasis 33 Maintaining a constant temperature: Thermoregulation 34 Swimming in H2O: Fluid balance 35 Adjusting the fuel supply: Blood glucose concentration 35 Measuring important variables 36 Growing, Replacing, and Renewing 37 Growing 37 Replacing 37 Repairing parts 39 Healing wounds 39 Lasting parts 40 Chapter 3: A Bit about Cell Biology 43 The Functions of Cells 43 Building themselves 44 Building tissues 45 Transforming energy 45 Making and transporting products 45 Communicating 46 Seeing the Inside of Eukaryotic Cells 46 Containing the cell: Cell membrane 48 Controlling the cell: Nucleus 51 Cytoplasm 51 Internal membranes 52 Powering the cell: Mitochondria 52 The protein factory 53 Lysosomes 54 Building Blocks That Build You 54 Joining together: The structure of macromolecules 54 Polysaccharides 55 Lipids 55 Proteins 56 Nucleic acids 57 Genes and Genetic Material 58 Traiting you right 59 Gene structure 59 Synthesizing protein 60 The Cell Cycle 62 Cells that divide, cells that don’t 62 Interphase 64 DNA replication 64 Mitosis 64 Organizing Cells into Tissues 67 Connecting with connective tissue 67 Continuing with epithelial tissue 68 Mixing it up with muscle tissue 70 Getting nervous about nervous tissue? 70 Part 2: Sizing Up the Structural Layers 71 Chapter 4: Getting the Skinny on Skin, Hair, and Nails 73 Functions of the Integument 74 Structure of the Integument 75 Touching the epidermis 75 Exploring the dermis 79 Getting under your skin: The hypodermis 81 Accessorizing Your Skin 81 Now hair this 81 Nailing nails 82 Nothing’s bland about glands 82 Your Skin Saving You 84 Controlling your internal temperature 85 Your skin is sensational 85 Your skin is self-healing 86 Pathophysiology of the Integument 86 Skin cancer 86 Dermatitis 87 Alopecia 87 Nail problems as signs of possible medical conditions 88 Chapter 5: Scrutinizing the Skeletal System 89 Reporting for Duty: The Jobs of Your Skeleton 90 Checking Out the Skeleton’s Makeup 90 Caring about connective tissue 90 The structure of a bone 93 Classifying bones 94 Bone Growth and Remodeling 95 The Axial Skeleton 96 Keeping your head up: The skull 97 Setting you straight on the curved spinal column 99 Being caged can be a good thing 101 The Appendicular Skeleton 102 Wearing girdles: Everybody has two 103 Going out on a limb: Arms and legs 105 Joints and the Movements They Allow 110 Categorizing the types of joints 110 Knowing what your joints can do 111 Pathophysiology of the Skeletal System 113 Abnormal curvature 113 Osteoporosis 113 Cleft palate 114 Arthritis 114 Fractures 115 Chapter 6: Muscles: Setting You in Motion 117 Functions of the Muscular System 118 Supporting your structure 118 Moving you 118 Poised positioning 119 Maintaining body temperature 119 Pushing things around inside 119 Talking about Tissue Types 121 Defining unique features of muscle cells 121 Skeletal muscle 123 Cardiac muscle 125 Smooth muscle 125 Getting a Grip on the Sliding Filament 126 Assembling a sarcomere 126 Telling the fiber to contract 127 Contracting and releasing the sarcomere 128 Naming the Skeletal Muscles 129 Starting at the top 130 Twisting the torso 132 Spreading your wings 135 Getting a leg up 136 Pathophysiology of the Muscular System 138 Muscular dystrophy 139 Muscle spasms 139 Fibromyalgia 140 Part 3: Talking to Yourself 141 Chapter 7: The Nervous System: Your Body’s Circuit Board 143 Integrating the Input with the Output 144 Nervous tissues 144 Neurons 145 Neuroglial cells 146 Nerves 147 Ganglia and plexuses 147 Integrated Networks 147 Central nervous system 148 Peripheral nervous system 149 Thinking about Your Brain 150 Keeping conscious: Your cerebrum 152 Making your moves smooth: The cerebellum 152 Coming up roses: Your brain stem 153 Regulating systems: The diencephalon 154 Following fluid through the ventricles 154 Blood-brain barrier 155 Transmitting the Impulse 156 Across the neuron 156 Across the synapse 158 Making Sense of Your Senses 161 Touch 162 Hearing and balance 162 Sight 163 Olfaction 164 Taste 165 Pathophysiology of the Nervous System 166 Chronic pain syndrome 166 Multiple sclerosis 166 Macular degeneration 166 Chapter 8: The Endocrine System: Releasing Chemical Messages 167 Homing In on Hormones 168 Hormone chemistry 168 Hormone sources 169 Hormone receptors 171 Grouping the Glands 172 The taskmasters: The hypothalamus and pituitary 173 Controlling metabolism 175 Getting the gonads going 178 Enteric endocrine 180 Other endocrine glands 182 Pathophysiology of the Endocrine System 183 Abnormalities in insulin metabolism 183 Thyroid disorders 184 Androgen insensitivity 186 Part 4: Exploring the Inner Workings of the Body 187 Chapter 9: The Cardiovascular System: Getting Your Blood Pumping 189 Getting Substances from Here to There 190 Carrying Cargo: Your Blood and What’s in It 190 Watering down your blood: Plasma 190 Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide: Red blood cells 191 Plugging along with platelets 192 Putting up a good fight: White blood cells 192 Looking at Your Blood Vessels 193 Starting with the arteries 193 Cruising through the capillaries 194 Visiting the veins 196 Cardiac Anatomy 197 Sizing up the heart’s structure 197 Examining the heart’s tissues 199 Supplying blood to the heart 200 Cardiac Cycle 201 Generating electricity 201 Moving blood through the heart 204 The heartbeat 205 Physiology of Circulation 206 On the beating path: The circuits of blood through the heart and body 206 Putting your finger on your pulse 208 Going up, going down, holding steady: Blood pressure 208 Not going with the flow 209 Pathophysiology of the Cardiovascular System 210 Cardiac disorders 210 Vascular disorders 211 Blood disorders 212 Chapter 10: The Respiratory System: Breathing Life into Your Body 215 Functions of the Respiratory System 215 Nosing around Your Respiratory Anatomy 216 Nose 216 Pharynx 217 Trachea 219 Lungs 219 Diaphragm 220 Breathing: Everybody’s Doing It 220 Normal breathing 221 Breathing under stress 221 Controlled breathing 222 Gas Exchange 224 The respiratory membrane 224 The trade-off 225 Pathophysiology of the Respiratory System 226 Hypoxemia 226 Airway disorders 227 Lungs 228 Chapter 11: The Digestive System: Beginning the Breakdown 231 Functions of the Digestive System 232 The Alimentary Canal 233 Examining the walls of the digestive tract 233 Starting with the mighty mouth 234 Pharynx and esophagus: Not Egyptian landmarks 235 Stirring it up in your stomach 236 Moving through the intestines 238 Accessory Organs 240 The liver delivers 241 Pancreas 243 The Breakdown 244 Pathophysiology of the Digestive System 246 Diseases of the oral cavity 246 Disorders of the stomach and intestines 246 Bowel syndromes 248 Diseases of the accessory organs 249 Chapter 12: The Urinary System: Cleaning Up the Act 253 Functions of the Urinary System 253 Structures of the Urinary System 255 Putting out the trash: Kidneys 255 Holding and releasing 257 The Yellow River 259 Composition of urine 259 Filtering the blood 261 Selectively reabsorbing 261 Expelling urine 263 Maintaining Homeostasis 264 Fluid balance and blood pressure 264 Regulating blood pH 265 Pathophysiology of the Urinary System 267 Kidney pathologies 267 Urinary tract pathologies 268 Chapter 13: The Lymphatic System: Living in a Microbe Jungle 271 Functions of the Lymphatic System 272 Loving Your Lymphatic System 273 Lymphing along 273 Structures of the lymphatic system 274 Identifying Immune System Cells 277 Looking at leukocytes 278 Lymphocytes 279 Phagocytizing leukocytes 280 Examining Immune System Molecules 280 Histamine 281 Chemical defense 281 Antigens 281 Antibodies 282 Complement system proteins 283 Immune System Mechanisms 284 Phagocytosis 284 Degranulation 285 Inflammation is swell 285 Adaptive Immunity 286 Cell-mediated immunity 286 Humoral immunity 287 Secondary immunity 289 Immunization 289 Pathophysiology of the Immune System 289 The immune system and cancer 289 Immune-mediated diseases 290 Infectious diseases 292 Part 5: Life’s Rich Pageant: Reproduction and Development 295 Chapter 14: The Reproductive System 297 Functions of the Reproductive System 297 Producing Gametes 298 Meiosis 299 Female gametes: Ova 299 Male gametes: Sperm 301 Determining sex 302 The Female Reproductive System 303 Organs of the female reproductive system 303 Cycling approximately monthly 307 The Male Reproductive System 310 The organs of the male reproductive system 310 Seminal fluid and ejaculation 312 Pausing for Pregnancy 313 Steps to fertilization 313 Implantation 314 Adapting to pregnancy 314 Labor and delivery 316 Pathophysiology of the Reproductive System 318 Infertility 318 Sexually transmitted infections 318 Premenstrual syndromes 319 Endometriosis 319 Cryptorchidism 320 Hypogonadism 320 Erectile dysfunction 320 Pathophysiology of pregnancy 320 Pregnancy loss 322 Chapter 15: Change and Development over the Life Span 323 Programming Development 324 Stages of development 324 Dimensions of development 324 Development before Birth 326 Free-floating zygote to protected embryo 326 Dividing development into trimesters 329 The Human Life Span 331 Changes at birth 331 Infancy and childhood 333 Adolescence 334 Young adulthood 335 Middle age 336 Growing creaky 336 Part 6: The Part of Tens 341 Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Chemistry Concepts Related to Anatomy and Physiology 343 Energy Can Neither Be Created Nor Destroyed 344 Everything Falls Apart 344 Everything’s in Motion 345 Probability Rules 345 Polarity Charges Life 346 Water Is Special 346 Fluids and Solids 347 Under Pressure 348 Redox Reactions Transfer Electrons 348 Chapter 17: Ten Phabulous Physiology Phacts 349 Unique to You: Hands, Fingers, Thumbs 349 Nothing’s Better than Mother’s Milk 350 It’s Apparent: Your Hair Is Different 350 The Only Thing You Have to Fear Is 351 You Smell Well! 352 Microbes: We Are Their World 353 The Pesky Appendix 354 Talkin’ about Breath Control 355 Taking Your First Breath 355 Is Blood Really Blue? 356 Index 357
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Genetics For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: The Lowdown on Genetics: Just the Basics 5 Chapter 1: Welcome to Genetics: Just About Everyone Loves a Good Pair of Genes 7 Chapter 2: Basic Cell Biology. 13 Chapter 3: Visualize Peas: Discovering the Laws of Inheritance 35 Chapter 4: Law Enforcement: Mendel’s Laws Applied to Complex Traits. 55 Part 2: DNA: The Genetic Material 73 Chapter 5: DNA: The Pattern for Life 75 Chapter 6: Chromosomes: The Big Picture 91 Chapter 7: Replication: A Copy Machine for DNA 105 Chapter 8: Transcription: Getting Instructions from DNA 125 Chapter 9: Translating the Genetic Code 141 Chapter 10: Gene Expression: Finding the Right Tool for the Job 157 Part 3: Genetics and Your Health 173 Chapter 11: What Could Go Wrong: Changes in DNA Sequence 175 Chapter 12: Chromosome Disorders: It’s All a Numbers Game 193 Chapter 13: Taking a Closer Look at the Genetics of Cancer 211 Chapter 14: Genetic Counseling, Risk Assessment, and Genetic Testing 229 Chapter 15: Treating Genetic Disorders and Using Genetics to Tailor Treatment 249 Part 4: Genetics and Your World 263 Chapter 16: Tracing Human History and the Future of Populations 265 Chapter 17: Solving Mysteries Using DNA 283 Chapter 18: DNA Sequencing: Decoding the Genome 305 Chapter 19: Genetic Makeovers: Using Genetic Engineering to Change the Genome 319 Chapter 20: Giving Ethical Considerations Their Due 339 Part 5: The Part of Tens 353 Chapter 21: Ten Hot Issues in Genetics 355 Chapter 22: Ten Pathways to a Career in Genetics 365 Index 371
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Botany For Dummies
Book SynopsisHarvest basic botany knowledge from this abundant book Botany For Dummies gives you a thorough overview of the fundamentals of botany, but in simple terms that anyone can understand. Great for supplementing your botany coursework or brushing up before an exam, this book covers plant evolution, the structure and function of plant cells, and plant identification. Plus, you''ll learn about how plants of different types are changing and adapting in response to changing climates. This new edition goes into more detail on funginot technically plants, but no one is holding that against them. Regardless of what brought you to the wonderful world of botany, this book will show you around. Get an easy-to-understand introduction to the key concepts in botany Read about recent discoveries and theories in the world of plant science Understand different families of plants and where they grow Improve your grade and pass your exam in your introdu
£17.09
Profile Books Ltd Eat Poop Die
Book SynopsisA Scientific American Top Ten Book of 2023If forests are the lungs of the planet, then animals migrating across oceans, streams, and mountains-eating, pooping, and dying along the way-are its heart and arteries, pumping nitrogen and phosphorus from deep-sea gorges up to mountain peaks, from the Arctic to the Caribbean. Without this conveyor belt of crucial, life-sustaining nutrients, the world would look very different. The dynamics that shape our physical world-atmospheric chemistry, geothermal forces, plate tectonics, and erosion through wind and rain-have been explored for decades. But the effects on local ecosystems of less glamorous forces-rotting carcasses and deposited feces-as well as their impact on the global climate cycle, have been largely overlooked. The simple truth is that pooping and peeing are daily rituals for almost all animals, the ellipses of ecology that flow through life. We eat, we poop, and we die. From the volcanoes of Iceland to the tropical waters of Hawaii,
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Biozone International Ltd Biology for NGSS
£999.99
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Advanced Chemical Biology: Chemical Dissection
Book SynopsisAdvanced Chemical Biology The modern approach to teaching chemical biology Advanced Chemical Biology is organized around the central dogma of life, progressing from genes to proteins and higher-order cellular structures, including core application areas such as imaging, chemical genetics, activity-based protein profiling, and natural product discovery and biosynthesis. Advanced topics and applications in, e. g., microbiology, developmental biology, and neurobiology, are covered in separate sections. Every chapter is homogeneous in style and layout, consisting of a short historical introduction followed by a description of the underlying concepts and a selection of recent examples of how the concept has been turned into practice. The subdivision of the contents into core and supplemental chapters enables a flexible use in teaching, both for a one-semester and a two-semester course. Written by authors and editors coming from the leading scientific institutions that have developed the concepts and technologies for this discipline, Advanced Chemical Biology includes specific information on topics like: DNA function, synthesis and engineering, chemical approaches to genome integrity, and RNA function, synthesis, and probing Chemical approaches to transcription and RNA regulation in vivo, chemical biology of genome engineering, and peptide/protein synthesis and engineering Directed evolution for chemical biology, chemical biology of cellular metabolism, chemical biology of lipids, and protein post-translational modifications Chemical glycobiology, chemical and enzymatic modification of proteins, genetic code expansion, bio-orthogonal chemistry, and cellular imaging With its broad scope and focus on turning concepts into applications, Advanced Chemical Biology is an excellent starting point for anyone entering the field and looking for a guide to the wide range of available methods and strategies that chemical biology has to offer. With a Foreword by Nobel Laureate Carolyn Bertozzi.Trade ReviewInteressante Richtung des Lehrbuches, stärker aus chemischer Perspektive betrachtet. Erweitert dadurch den Blickwinkel aufs Fach gerade für Wissenschaftler die stärker aus der biologischen Richtung kommen. Prof. Dr. David Kostner, Hochschule München, Biotechnologie (11/2023)Table of ContentsCORE TOPICS Introduction DNA function, synthesis and engineering Chemical approaches to genome integrity and engineering RNA function, synthesis and engineering Chemical approaches to transcription and RNA regulation in vivo Peptide synthesis and engineering Protein engineering and semisynthesis Biomolecular structure determination Biomolecular structure prediction and design Directed Evolution Cellular metabolism Membrane biology and lipid signaling Posttranslational modifications Chemical glycobiology Bioconjugation Genetic code expansion Bioorthogonal chemistry Cellular imaging In vivo imaging Natural product biosynthesis Natural product discovery Activity-based protein profiling Chemical genetics Development of small molecule probes and therapeutics SUPPLEMENTAL TOPICS Metals in biology Chemical redox-biology Chemical microbiology Chemical mammalian cell biology Chemical developmental biology Chemical immunology Chemical neurobiology Chemical plant biology Chemical virology Chemical parasitology
£85.00
Princeton University Press A Place like No Other Discovering the Secrets of
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Princeton University Press Habitats of Europe A Field Guide for Birders Naturalists and Ecologists
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Chelsea Green Publishing Co Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine: The Key
Book SynopsisDr. Lee Know does a brilliant job shedding light on this once ignored organelle and shows us how to care for our most important metabolic system. Dr. Nasha Winters, co-author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer From infertility to aging to cancer and neurological disease, Dr. Lee Know will teach you that mitochondria play a central role in much that we care about in health and disease. Stephanie Seneff, senior research scientist, MIT Why do we age? Why does cancer develop? What's the connection between heart failure and Alzheimer's disease or infertility and hearing loss? Can we extend lifespan and if so, how? What is the Exercise Paradox? Why do antioxidant supplements sometimes do more harm than good? Many will be amazed to learn that all these questions, and many more, can be answered by a single point of discussion: mitochondria and bioenergetics. In Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine, Naturopathic Doctor Lee Know tells the epic story of mitochondria, the widely misunderstood and often-overlooked powerhouses of our cells. The legendary saga began over two billion years ago, when one bacterium entered another without being digested which would evolve to create the first mitochondrion. Since then, for life to exist beyond single-celled bacteria, it's the mitochondria that have been responsible for this life-giving energy. By understanding how our mitochondria work, in fact, it is possible to add years to our lives, and life to our years. Current research, however, has revealed a dark side: many seemingly disconnected degenerative diseases have tangled roots in dysfunctional mitochondria. However, modern research has also endowed us with the knowledge on how to optimise its function, which is of critical importance to our health and longevity. Lee Know offers cutting-edge information on supplementation and lifestyle changes for mitochondrial optimisation, such as: CoQ10 D-Ribose Cannabinoids Ketogenic dietary therapy Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine is an invaluable resource for practitioners interested in mitochondrial medicine and the true roots of chronic illness and disease, as well as anyone interested in improving their health.Trade Review“The topic of mitochondria may seem dry and uninteresting to the uninitiated, but this book makes mitochondria come to life with vivid descriptions accessible even to those with no training in biology. From infertility to aging to cancer and neurological disease, Dr. Lee Know will teach you that mitochondria play a central role in much that we care about in health and disease.”—Stephanie Seneff, PhD, senior research scientist, MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory“In 1991, when faced with my own health challenges, mitochondria became front and center in my quest for health. Over the last two and a half decades, more and more researchers and clinicians are finding themselves interested in these little powerhouses and proclaiming themselves ‘mitochondriacs.’ Dr. Lee Know does a brilliant job shedding light on this once ignored organelle and shows us how to care for our most important metabolic system.”—Dr. Nasha Winters, co-author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer“Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine is a tour de force of mitochondria and human health. When it comes to curing chronic disease and extending longevity, it’s not an understatement to say that the content of this book will be shaping the future of medicine.”—Ari Whitten, best-selling author and creator of The Energy Blueprint“In Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine, Dr. Lee Know takes the mystery out of the evolving science surrounding mitochondria. Here, he clearly and concisely describes mitochondrial structure and function while presenting us with multiple examples of why healthy mitochondria are so crucial to our overall health. Without conjecture or overreach, Dr. Know also provides the rationale behind nutritional strategies that have great potential to improve the status of our mitochondria, a central tenet of healthy aging.”—Miriam Kalamian, author of Keto for Cancer
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Earth Aware Editions Fantastic Fungi: How Mushrooms Can Heal, Shift
Book Synopsis2020 IBPA Awards Winner! “Louie Schwartzberg’s lightly informative, delightfully kooky documentary, “Fantastic Fungi,” offers nothing less than a model for planetary survival.” –Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York Times “Gorgeous photography! Time-lapse sequences of mushrooms blossoming forth could pass for studies of exotic flowers growing on another planet.” –Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street JournalThe Life-Affirming, Mind-Bending Companion Book to the Smash Hit Documentary FANTASTIC FUNGI Viewed in over 100 countries and selling hundreds of thousands of tickets on the way to finishing 2019 with a rare 100% Tomato meter rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Schwartzberg’s documentary Fantastic Fungi has brought the mycological revolution to the world stage. This is the film’s official companion book, that expands on the documentary’s message: that mushrooms and fungi will change your life– and save the planet. Paul Stamets, the world’s preeminent mushroom and fungi expert is joined by leading ecologists, doctors, and explorers such as Michael Pollan, Dr. Andrew Weil, Eugenia Bone, Fantastic Fungi director Louie Schwartzberg, and many more. Together these luminaries show how fungi and mushrooms can restore the planet’s ecosystems, repair our physical health, and renew humanity’s symbiotic relationship with nature. Join the Movement: Learn about the groundbreaking research that shows why mushrooms stand to provide a solution to environmental challenges, a viable alternative to traditional medicine, and a chance to radically shift consciousness. Most Comprehensive Fungi book in the world: Admire the astounding, underappreciated beauty with over 400 gloriously-shot photographs of the mycelial world’s most rare and beautiful species in their natural environment. World’s Leading Fungi Experts: Edited by preeminent mycologist Paul Stamets, who contributes original pieces, Fungi includes original contributions by bestselling author and activist Michael Pollan, alternative medicine expert Dr. Andrew Weil, award-winning nature and food writer Eugenia Bone, Fantastic Fungi director Louie Schwartzberg, and so many more. The book’s roster of experts make this the most comprehensive survey of the diverse benefits and extraordinary potential of these amazing organisms.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Signature in the Cell
Book SynopsisSignature in the Cell is a defining work in the discussion of life''s origins and the question of whether life is a product of unthinking matter or of an intelligent mind. For those who disagree with ID, the powerful case Meyer presents cannot be ignored in any honest debate. For those who may be sympathetic to ID, on the fence, or merely curious, this book is an engaging, eye-opening, and often eye-popping read'' '' American Spectator Named one of the top books of 2009 by the Times Literary Supplement (London), this controversial and compelling book from Dr. Stephen C. Meyer presents a convincing new case for intelligent design (ID), based on revolutionary discoveries in science and DNA. Along the way, Meyer argues that Charles Darwin''s theory of evolution as expounded in The Origin of Species did not, in fact, refute ID. If you enjoyed Francis Collins''s The Language of God, you''ll find much to ponder''about evolution, DNA, and intelligent design''in Signature in the Cell.
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Pearson Education Limited Human Physiology An Integrated Approach Global
Book SynopsisDee Unglaub Silverthorn studied Biology as an undergraduate at Tulane University and earned a Ph.D. in Marine Science at the University of South Carolina. She began her teaching career in the Physiology Department at the Medical University of South Carolina but has taught a wide range of students over the years, from medical and college students to those still preparing for higher education. At the University of Texas, she lectures in Physiology, coordinates student laboratories in physiology, and instructs graduate students in a course on developing teaching skills in the Life Sciences. She has substantial experience with active learning in the classroom and has given workshops on this subject at regional, national, and international conferences.Table of Contents I. BASIC CELL PROCESSES: INTEGRATION AND COORDINATION Introduction to Physiology Molecular Interactions Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues Energy and Cellular Metabolism Membrane Dynamics Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis II. HOMEOSTASIS AND CONTROL Introduction to the Endocrine System Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties The Central Nervous System Sensory Physiology Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control Muscles Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement III. INTEGRATION OF FUNCTION Cardiovascular Physiology Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure Blood Mechanics of Breathing Gas Exchange and Transport The Kidneys Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance IV. METABOLISM, GROWTH, AND AGING The Digestive System Metabolism and Energy Balance Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism The Immune System Integrative Physiology III: Exercise Reproduction and Development
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Vintage Publishing Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisLisa Randall is an American theoretical physicist and the Frank B. Baird, Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. She has received numerous awards and honors and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an Honorary Member of the Royal Irish Academy and an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Physics. She is the author of several acclaimed books on physics.Trade ReviewA bold intellectual synthesis from one of the world’s leading theoretical physicists, blending cosmology, astronomy, particle physics and the history of life on Earth to suggest the existence of an entirely new force of nature. This book certainly ventures into the unknown, but that's where great physicists like to be. -- Professor Brian CoxFascinating… Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs is a sign that readers of popular science have finally grown up… A very grown-up quest… Randall’s writing is as laid back and unfussy as ever. If you appreciated her clear, straightforward style in Warped Passages and Knocking on Heaven’s Door, you won’t be disappointed by Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs. -- Michael Brooks * New Scientist *Weird and wonderful new book. -- Michael Hanlon * The Sunday Times *Splendid book. -- Clive Cookson * Financial Times *Only Lisa Randall can take us on such a thrilling scientific journey—from dinosaurs to DNA to comets to dark matter and to the past and future of our species. Randall’s research is so thorough, the story so powerful, and her storytelling so compelling that I could not put this book down. -- Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Emperor of All Maladies
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Case Studies in Infectious Disease
Book SynopsisCase Studies in Infectious Disease presents 40 case studies featuring the most important human infectious diseases worldwide. Fully revised and updated in this second edition, the book describes the natural history of infection from point of entry of the pathogen through to clinical management of the resulting disease or condition. A further 8 case studies have been provided online as supplementary material, and these can be downloaded by students. Five core sets of questions are posed in each case, with the answers covering the nature of the infectious agent, route(s) of spread and of infection, pathogenesis of disease, host response to infection, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. This standardized approach provides the reader with a logical basis for understanding these diverse and medically important organisms and diseases, fully integrating microbiology and immunology throughout.KEY FEATURES High-resolution photos accompany each case, from the causative agents of disease to the clinical manifestations of the infection. Exquisite artwork helps to illustrate important concepts throughout the book. Eight new cases added to this new edition, extending coverage of important infectious diseases of worldwide significance. A standardized set of core questions allows students to compare directly differences between microbes such as their structure, clinical manifestations, host response, pathogenesis and availability of vaccines. Questions and answers available online, test the readerâs understanding of each case study. The book provides essential case-based learning for undergraduate and graduate microbiology students, while medical students and trainee physicians will also find the up-to-date information on 48 globally important infectious diseases outlined in a clear, digestible form, invaluable during undergraduate studies and in future clinical practice. Trade Review"a handsome, excellent book on most common pathogens, with a clear orientation to immunology, physiopathology, and microbiology … It reads well and is an excellent textbook for medical students and a good source of illustrations, tables, and question ideas for teachers." Gary P. Wormser and Guillaume Béraud for Clinical Infectious Diseases."a valuable compilation of information on the most common diseases that cause illness and death worldwide. The presentation format with distinct sections makes it readable and well suited for either students just learning about the pathogens causing infectious disease or clinicians who need an update. The level of detail is well thought out and gives the reader a useful summary of each pathogen and disease state. The condensed presentations make it a good reference source for those with insufficient time to read through more detailed textbooks." Philip S. Brachman for Emerging Infectious Disease.Table of ContentsAspergillus fumigatus Borrelia burgdorferi and related species Campylobacter jejuni Candida albicansChlamydia trachomatis Clostridiodies difficile Cytomegalovirus Echinococcus spp. EnterovirusesEpstein-Barr virus Escherichia coli Giardia lamblia Helicobacter pylori Hepatitis B virus Hepatitis C virusHerpes simplex virus Histoplasma capsulatum Human immunodeficiency virus Influenza virus Leishmania spp. Leptospira spp. Listeria monocytogenes Mycobacterium leprae Mycobacterium tuberculosis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Neisseria meningitidis Norovirus Plasmodium spp. Respiratory syncytial virus Rickettsia spp. Salmonella typhi Schistosoma spp. Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus pyogenes Toxoplasma gondii Trypanosoma spp.Trichophyton spp. and dermatophytesVaricella-zoster virus Wuchereria bancrofti Plus online cases:Bartonella bacilliformis BrucellaCoxiella burnetti Dengue virusEnterococcus faecalis and E. faeciumMycobacterium abscessusSARS-CoV-2 Streptococcus mitis
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McGraw-Hill Education Zoology ISE
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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Pearson Education Limited AQA GCSE Physics Lab Book
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Explanatorium of Science
Book SynopsisA renowned doctor, scientist, television presenter, and writer, Professor Robert Winston has contributed to numerous DK books. These include Home Lab (2016), which won the RNS Young People's Book Prize, and the award-winning DK book Utterly Amazing Human Body (2015).
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Cengage Learning, Inc Biology Today and Tomorrow Without Physiology
Book SynopsisSucceed in your biology course with this updated Sixth Edition of BIOLOGY TODAY AND TOMORROW WITHOUT PHYSIOLOGY. Packed with real-world applications, the book offers chunked content in a clear, straightforward writing style, beautiful art and a variety of in-text learning tools. The accompanying MindTap for Biology includes multimedia instruction, assessments, videos, personalized study tools and more. With this easy-to-read, engaging text, you'll learn about biology from the perspective of issues relevant to your daily life.Table of Contents1. Invitation to Biology. Unit I: How Cells Work. 2. Molecules of Life. 3. Cell Structure. 4. Energy and Metabolism. 5. Photosynthesis. 6. Releasing Chemical Energy. Unit II: Genetics. 7. DNA Structure and Function. 8. Gene Expression and Control. 9. How Cells Reproduce. 10. Patterns of Inheritance. 11. Biotechnology. Unit III: Evolution and Diversity. 12. Evidence of Evolution. 13. Processes of Evolution. 14. Prokaryotes, Protists, and Viruses. 15. Plants and Fungi. 16. Animal Evolution. Unit IV: Ecology. 17. Population Ecology. 18. Communities and Ecosystems. 19. The Biosphere and Human Effects.
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CRC Press Metals Fertility and Reproductive Toxicity
Book SynopsisEnvironmental endocrine disruptors have been at the heart of discussions about chemicals and their effects on fertility, but the focus has been on organic compounds and the role of metals has been largely overlooked - until now. Taking an organ-system-based approach, Metals, Fertility, and Reproductive Toxicity examines the effects of metals found in the everyday environment on fertility rates in humans and animal populations.This volume summarizes and evaluates the literature in the area of metal effects on fertility and reproduction in humans, laboratory animals, and wildlife. International experts have contributed chapters that explore how the ovary, testes, uterine system, and neuroendocrine system, among others, respond to metal exposure. Reviewing both current knowledge and cutting edge data, the chapters focus on either a particular metal or a particular population.A massive amount of data on this subject has been generated, summarized, and reviewed over the yTable of ContentsIntroduction. Reproductive Toxicity of Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic. Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity of Organotin Compounds. Adverse Effects of Aluminum, Uranium, and Vanadium on Reproduction and Intrauterine Development in Mammals. Intrauterine and Reproductive Toxicity of Nutritionally Essential Metals. Lead Exposure and Its Effects on the Reproductive System. Impact of Metals on Ovarian Function. Epidemiological and Occupational Studies of Metals in Male Reproductive Toxicity. Use of Metal Reproductive Toxicity Data in Selecting Ecological Toxicity Values for Small Mammals Inhabiting Hazardous Waste Sites. Index.
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Princeton University Press Lifes Devices The Physical World of Animals and
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Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press The Evolution of Charles Darwin
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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Oxford University Press Cambridge International AS A Level Biology Exam
Book SynopsisThe Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology Exam Success Guide brings clarity and focus to exam preparation, with detailed and practical guidance on raising attainment. The guide helps students to recap content through easy-to-digest chunks, apply knowledge with targeted revision activities, review and reflect on work done and raise their grades with sample answers, examiner commentary and exam-style practice.The Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology Exam Success Guide is written by Richard Fosbery, an examiner, teacher and teacher trainer, and students can benefit from his expertise and experience in what they need to help them succeed in their exams. Other resources include a Student Book which offers a rigorous yet accessible approach for covering the whole syllabus and an Enhanced Online Student Book which provides extra digital hotspots including downloadable questions and additional activities. These are also available in a great-value Print & Enhanced Online Student
£999.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Anatomy Physiology AllinOne For Dummies Chapter
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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Orion Publishing Co Stronger
Book Synopsis''Even if you''ve never picked up a weight, Stronger is for you'' - Arnold SchwarzeneggerNo matter how you think of yourself - strong or weak, large or small - you are substantially made of muscle. To the last day of your life, your ability to stand and go where you want to go, your agency and effectiveness in the world, will depend on it. But what is muscle?From the battlefields of Homer''s Iliad where muscles first enter world literature, to the Victorian-era gymnasiums where women build strength and muscle by lifting heavy weights, to the retirement home in Boston where a young doctor discovers that training at high intensity can produce the same relative gains for frail ninety-year-olds as for thirty-year-olds, Stronger places the science and significance of our muscles in an astonishing new light.Ancient binaries of brain versus brawn created an enduring prejudice against muscle and against the type of exercise that best builds strength. Yet the research proves that weight training can help prevent or treat many chronic diseases and disabilities throughout life, including depression, cancer, and diabetes. All of us, from elite powerlifters to people who have never played sports at all, can learn to lift weights in ways that yield life''s ultimate prize: the ability to act in the world.
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HarperCollins Focus The Most Ginormous Joke Book Ever
Book SynopsisGet ready to laugh nonstop with hundreds of classic knock-knock jokes, silly one-liners, and hilarious puns sure to tickle your funny bone.From silly wordplay to treacherous tongue twisters, this humongous book has something for every kind of jokester. Never get tired of the same old jokes again. Jam packed with thousands of the funniest jokes, these goofy gags will have kids rolling on the floor with laughter.Including: Where did Sir Lancelot go to pay his parking tickets? Knight court. What does the Abominable Snowman get if he stays out in the sun too long? Freezer burn. Why did the pirate join a health club? He wanted to be in ship shape. What’s a Scarecrow''s favorite fruit? Strawberries! Kid-friendly content makes this a must-have for your family''s bookshelf. So, what are you waiting for? Start laughing with The Most Ginormous Joke Book Ever!
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