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Macmillan Learning Biology How Life Works International Edition
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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
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John Murray Press Eureka!: Mindblowing Science Every Day of the
Book SynopsisIntroduced by Jim Al-KhaliliCould you surf down an erupting volcano?Why do zebras have stripes?Are you breathing the same air as Leonardo da Vinci?Are there any green mammals?Why do pineapples have spikes?Why do songs get stuck in your head?What happens when black holes collide?Can you extract your DNA?New Scientist has been a treasure trove of fascinating and surprising questions and answers for over a decade. From how to measure the speed of light using chocolate, to why dogs howl at sirens, Eureka! brings together 365 mindblowing questions, fascinating facts and exciting experiments.If you've ever wondered how to escape quicksand, what would happen if the moon vanished, and why cats (nearly) always land on their feet, you've come to the right place.
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Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) ALevel Biology for AQA Year 1 AS Student Book
Book SynopsisComplete course coverage for the best grades in the upcoming mocks and exams!This brilliant Student Book is a comprehensive guide to AQA AS-Level Biology and Year 1 of AQA A-Level Biology! It contains in-depth, accessible notes explaining every topic, supported by clear diagrams, photographs, tips and worked examples. To test students' knowledge and understanding, there are practice questions and exam-style questions throughout the book (with complete answers included at the back). There's also detailed guidance on Maths Skills and Practical Investigations, plus indispensable advice for success in the final exams. What's more, an access-code for a free Online Edition is also printed inside the book - this allows you to read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet. Looking for more help with the maths you'll need for A-Level Biology? Try our Essential Maths Skills book (9781847623232)!
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Vintage Publishing The Origin of Species: (Patterns of Life)
Book SynopsisDiscover this beautiful special edition of Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking theory on human evolution. When the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the HMS Beagle in 1836, he brought with him the notes and evidence that would form the basis of a world-changing theory: the evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory, published as On the Origin of Species in 1859, is the basis of modern biology and the concept of biodiversity. Its publication sparked a fierce scientific, religious and philosophical debate, which continues to this day.PATTERNS OF LIFE: SPECIAL EDITIONS OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENCE BOOKSTrade ReviewWhy does Darwin's theory matter now? Because it is the basis of modern biology and much medical research; it provides a tool with which to understand the natural world; it offers a deeper, if imperfect, understanding of our behaviour, about where we came from and where we might be going * Observer *The single best idea anybody ever had -- Daniel Dennet, philosopherThe most important book ever written * New Scientist *No other book has so transformed how we look at the natural world and mankind's origins * Sunday Telegraph *There are few books that I read more than once but The Origin Of Species by Charles Darwin is one -- David Attenborough
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Oneworld Publications Hormonal: How Hormones Drive Desire, Shape
Book SynopsisProvocative, ground-breaking and entertaining, the world’s leading expert on sexuality and the ovulation cycle reveals the hidden intelligence of hormones. In this paradigm-shifting book, Martie Haselton explains how hormonal intelligence works - both its strengths and its weaknesses - and shows women how to track and understand their desires, fears and perceptions with a radical new understanding of the biological processes that profoundly influence our behaviour. Rigorously researched, entertaining and empowering, Hormonal offers women deep new insights into their bodies, brains and relationships, and will encourage women everywhere to embrace the genius of female biology.Trade Review‘Such common sense is, sadly, remarkable.’ * Evening Standard *'Haselton is part of a new conversation that is emerging; she is a pioneering researcher pushing the politics of hormones in a new direction.' * Observer *'In her book she shows that there are no simple answers, but lots of fascinating possibilities, when we start to think about the biological aspects of our sexual lives.' * The Sunday Times *‘What a refreshing book. Finally, a feminist with the courage to discuss women not as victims of their hormones but as elegantly built captains of their minds and lives.’ * Helen Fisher, author of The First Sex and Why Him? Why Her? *'A very detailed and fascinating book which explores hormones to different level. Many women (and men) should read this to understand how women’s hormones can have both negative and positive effects on our lives.' * Dr Louise Newson, the Menopause Doctor *'Anchored in deep science, Haselton takes the reader on a mesmerizing tour from the stirrings of puberty to the aftermath of menopause, from sexual fantasies to the ways in which women often call the shots in the game of mating.' * David M. Buss, author of The Evolution of Desire *'Haselton shows there are no simple answers - but lots of fascinating possibilities - when we start to think about the biological aspects of our sexual lives.’ * Alice Dreger, author of Galileo's Middle Finger *'In Hormonal, Martie Haselton gives us a brave and fascinating tour of what we know we know about sex differences, but are often afraid to discuss. Read it, whether or not you have a uterus.' * am Harris, author of five New York Times bestsellers and host of the Waking Up podcast *'This book is essential reading for both women and men...Hormonal is engaging, clever, very funny at times, and always scientifically impeccable.' * Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, author of New York Times bestseller Zoobiquity *‘Your hormones have a lot to answer for, and you'll struggle to find someone to give you a better schooling than UCLA professor Martie Haselton.’ * Women's Health *'Deep, thoughtful, and eye-opening, this book teaches us that the more we know about hormones, the more we can manage our lives.' * Maria Shriver, author of I've Been Thinking... *'A smart and engaging scientific story about the amazing molecules that drive our behaviour.' * Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness *'Written with passion and wit, Hormonal provides important insights about the female experience.' * Joan Silk, professor, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University, and co-author of How Humans Evolved *
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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, the great plains of the American heartland, and beyond, Eat, Poop, Die takes readers on an exhilarating and enlightening global adventure, revealing the remarkable ways in which the most basic biological activities of animals make and remake the world-and how a deeper understanding of these cycles provides us with opportunities to undo the environmental damage humanity has wrought on the planet we call home.
£10.44
Northern Bee Books Honey Farming
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£18.00
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
Pearson Education Limited AQA GCSE Physics Lab Book
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Colourpoint Creative Ltd Biology for CCEA A2 Level
Book SynopsisThis popular resource has been comprehensively updated to cover the current CCEA A2 level Biology specification. Following the same content as the specification, the book is presented in full colour with over two hundred illustrations. This bright and clear layout will aid students’ understanding of the course. Sample examination questions are also provided throughout to reinforce learning and aid preparation for the exam. New material addressing the practical work in the A2 3 paper has been added to this edition. The author, Dr James Napier, is a well-known Biology author and a former teacher in a Northern Ireland Grammar School. Contents A2 1 Physiology, Co-ordination and Control, and Ecosystems Chapter 1 – Homeostasis and the Kidney Chapter 2 – Immunity Chapter 3 – Coordination and Control in Plants Chapter 4 – Neurones and Synapses Chapter 5 – The Eye and Muscle Chapter 6 – Populations and Communities Chapter 7 – Ecological Energetics and Nutrient Cycling A2 2 Biochemistry, Genetics and Evolutionary Trends Chapter 8 – Respiration Chapter 9 – Photosynthesis Chapter 10 – DNA as the Genetic Code (Protein Synthesis) Chapter 11 – Gene Technology Chapter 12 – Genes and Patterns of Inheritance Chapter 13 – Population Genetics Chapter 14 – The Plant and Animal Kingdoms Chapter 15 – StatisticsTable of ContentsContents: 1. Homeostasis and the Kidney 2. Immunity 3. Coordination and Control in Plants 4. Neurones and Synapses 5. The Eye and Muscle 6. Populations and Communities 7. Ecological Energetics and Nutrient Cycling 8. Respiration 9. Photosynthesis 10. DNA as the Genetic Code (Protein Synthesis) 11. Gene Technology 12. Genes and Patterns of Inheritance 13.Population Genetics 14. The Plant and Animal Kingdoms 15. Statistics
£30.00
Oxford University Press Maths Skills for A Level Biology
Book SynopsisThe maths needed to succeed in A Level Science is harder now than ever before. Suitable for all awarding bodies, this practical handbook addresses all of the maths skills needed for A Level Biology specifications. Worked examples, practice questions, ''remember points'' and ''stretch yourself'' questions give students the key knowledge and then the opportunity to practise and build confidence.
£15.24
Pearson Education Limited Target Grade 7 AQA GCSE 91 Combined Science
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Pearson Education Target Grade 7 AQA GCSE 91 Biology Intervention
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£10.23
Colourpoint Creative Ltd Biology for CCEA AS Level
Book SynopsisFully updated for the current Biology for CCEA AS Level specification and endorsed by CCEA. It has been subject to a detailed quality assurance process by an independent Biology expert. It contains new colour-coded practical work sections to address the AS3 paper and provides sample examination questions for each topic. Illustrated in full colour with bright and clear presentation. The author, Dr James Napier, is a well-known Biology author who, prior to his recent retirement, was vice-principal in a Northern Ireland grammar school. Contents: AS 1 Molecules and Cells Chapter 1 Molecules Chapter 2 Enzymes Chapter 3 Cells Chapter 4 Cell Physiology Chapter 5 Continuity of Cells Chapter 6 Tissues and Organs AS 2 Organisms and Biodiversity Chapter 7 The Principals of Exchange and Transport Chapter 8 Transport in Plants and Transpiration Chapter 9 Circulatory Systems in Mammals Chapter 10 The Adaptation of Organisms Chapter 11 Biodiversity Chapter 12 Human Impact on BiodiversityTable of ContentsCONTENTS AS1 Molecules and Cells Chapter 1 – Molecules Chapter 2 – Enzymes Chapter 3 – Cells Chapter 4 – Cell Physiology Chapter 5 – Continuity of Cells Chapter 6 – Tissues and Organs AS2 Organisms and Biodiversity Chapter 7 – The Principles of Exchange and Transport Chapter 8 – Transport in Plants and Transpiration Chapter 9 – Circulatory Systems in Mammals Chapter 10 – The Adaptation of Organisms Chapter 11 – Biodiversity Chapter 12 – Human Impact on Biodiversity
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Columbia University Press A German Officer in Occupied Paris
Book SynopsisErnst Jünger, one of twentieth-century Germany’s most important and controversial writers, faithfully kept a journal during the Second World War in occupied Paris, on the eastern front, and in Germany until its defeat—writings that are of major historical and literary significance. These wartime journals appear here in English for the first time.Trade ReviewErnst Jünger’s record of German-occupied Paris and the battlefields of the Caucasus is a treasure trove for readers interested in the history of the Second World War. Even more, though, it is a literary accomplishment of the first order, a document of European modernism, in which this master stylist leaves traces of the violence of the age between the lines of his crystalline prose. -- Russell A. Berman, Walter A. Haas Professor in the Humanities, Stanford University, and senior fellow, Hoover InstitutionThese diaries are not only a remarkable document of the time, but bring us close to a strange but highly original person, always capable of a fresh response to the natural world, the atmosphere of Paris, and the hideous events that force themselves on his knowledge. Many of Jünger’s texts have an inhuman chill; these diaries reveal his humanity. -- Ritchie Robertson * Times Literary Supplement *For English-speaking readers who do not know his work, A German Officer in Occupied Paris shows the many sides of this complex, elusive writer. -- Edmund Fawcett * Financial Times *Through these journals, we see Jünger consorting with resistors and collaborators, intellectuals and artists, drinking champagne, dining in sumptuous restaurants, and accompanying other officers to nightclubs, where naked women perform. Wandering around the city, he combs through antiquarian bookshops, stops in at galleries, discusses literature with friends, and acutely observes plants and flowers change with the seasons. He recounts in detail his dreams, nightmares, and musings on war. . . . A unique historical testimony. * Kirkus Reviews *Once read, these [journals] are never forgotten. They are surely the strangest literary production to come out of the Second World War, stranger by far than anything by Céline or Malaparte. Jünger reduces his war to a sequence of hallucinatory prose poems in which things appear to breathe and people perform like automata or, at best, like insects. -- Bruce Chatwin, New York Review of Books (review of French edition)Politically ambiguous and polymathic, Jünger led a remarkable and long life (he died at the age of 102 in 1998) as a soldier, writer and philosopher. "I suffer from a hyperacute sense of observation," he said, not as a boast, but by way of admitting to a weakness. The foibles of the Nazis, the deathwatch beetles he collected, the facial tics of liars, the flick of a Parisian woman's hair as she bought a hat, the physical contortions of an executed deserter: all these came under the magnifying glass in his war journals, kept from 1941-45. Their publication in English, fluently translated, is a remarkable moment, presenting a model of how to navigate an age of extremism. -- Roger Boyes * The Times of London *Expertly translated into English by Thomas and Abby Hansen . . . with an excellent biographical-critical foreword by Elliot Y. Neaman. -- Michael Dirda * The Washington Post *[Jünger's] writings and insights have long earned him sage status in Germany. This, the first publication in English of his diaries from 1941–45, heightens his complexity but also makes him a more rounded figure. -- Alex Colville * The Spectator *A German Officer in Occupied Paris is a remarkable slice of World War II, and makes for fascinating reading. -- M.A. Orthofer * The Complete Review *Jünger is an eloquent and informative witness to artistic life in occupied France, deportations, the burgeoning French Resistance and the conspirators against Hitler as well as the utter chaos after Stalingrad. This edition also includes extensive notes and a full glossary of all the people mentioned in the text. * Times Higher Education *Jünger’s war diaries, translated here with damning clarity by Thomas and Abby Hansen, are a fascinating, refined and disturbing record of the moral disasters of Nazism and collaboration. -- Dominic Green * Wall Street Journal *With the publication of these extraordinary, sometimes hallucinatory diaries. English speakers have the chance to read one of the great witnesses to 20th-century Europe’s catastrophe. -- Paul Lay * New Statesman *A highly decorated German veteran of the First World War, Jünger (1895-1998) spent much of the Second as an officer stationed in Paris, where his journal is an almost daily record of the views and impressions of a well-read literary figure, entomologist, and cultural critic, now available for the first time in English. . . . Elliot Neaman is to be thanked for a comprehensive Foreword, as are Thomas Hansen and Abby Hansen for their translation of a most enigmatic set of Journals, and Columbia University Press for publishing them. They have made accessible the work of a cultured and literary person in service to a brutal regime. -- Bertram M. Gordon * H-Diplo *In Paris, Jünger tried to confront absolute horror with his chevalieresque idea of style, and the experiment is absorbing to observe, in its short-circuits and moments of illumination and ultimate burnout. -- Adam Thirlwell * New York Review of Books *Named a 2019 book of the year. -- Lucy Beckett * Times Literary Supplement *However uneven or bizarre some of the entries, the overall structure of the journals — free-flowing, chaotic, and kaleidoscopic — works. Together they act as a mirror reflecting a world where the center had not held. * The New Criterion *Table of ContentsForeword, by Eliot NeamanTranslator’s Preface1. First Paris Journal2. Notes from the Caucasus3. Second Paris Journal4. Kirchhorst DiariesNotesGlossary of Personal NamesIndex
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Harvard University Press The Color of North
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Princeton University Press Into the Great Wide Ocean
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Princeton University Press Honey Bee Biology
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is a treasure trove."---David Skydmore, British Naturalists Association"[Honey Bee Biology is] chock full of up-to-date science on the biology, reproduction and feeding of honey bees."---Geoff Carpentier, North Durham Nature"The perfect companion for a honey bee biology class!" * Choice *"Honey Bee Biology will become the new definitive textbook for entomology courses, research scientists, science writers, and scientists interested in bees as a model system. Beekeeping teachers and keen students will buy this book as will the curious beekeeper just wanting to learn new things and be a better beekeeper."---Ann Chilcott, British Beekeepers’ Association News"A comprehensive compilation of new science."---Lynfa Davies, Bee Craft"The most comprehensive and up-to-date general reference book on Honeybee biology." * the Buzz *
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Princeton University Press A Place like No Other
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Shortlisted for the Wildlife Publication Award in Biography/History of Wildlife Biology, The Wildlife Society""A keystone ecosystem provides lessons in how we can save the world from ourselves." * Kirkus Reviews *
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Princeton University Press Life in the Universe 5th Edition
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Princeton University Press Journeys of the Mind
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Princeton University Press The Evolution of Imperfection
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Princeton University Press Sex Is a Spectrum
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McGraw-Hill Education ISE Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy A Laboratory
Book SynopsisThis one-semester text is designed for an upper-level majors course. Vertebrates features a unique emphasis on function and evolution of vertebrates, complete anatomical detail, and excellent pedagogy. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a context. Morphology is foremost, but the author has developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems.Table of Contents1 Introduction 1Classification and Comparison 1Defining the Chordates 1Chordate Characteristics 2Studying Advice 6Laboratory Strategy 6Designing for Students 62 Protochordates 8Protochordates 8Hemichordata 8Cephalochordata 10Urochordata (Tunicates) 163 Agnathans—Examination of a Basal Vertebrate: The Lamprey 18Agnathans 18Myxini—Hagfishes 18Petromyzoniformes—Lampreys 18The Origin and Evolution of Vertebrates: Shifts inFeeding Mechanisms 20Adult Lamprey Anatomy 22External Anatomy 22Sagittal and Cross Sections 22Anatomy of the Lamprey (Ammocoete) Larva 27Whole Mount 27Cross Section through the Pharynx 28Cross Section through the Trunk 284 Vertebrate Integuments 29Introduction 29Dermis 29Epidermis 30Examination of Vertebrate Integuments 31Fishes 31Tetrapods 33Specializations of the Integument 37Nails, Claws, and Hooves 37Horns and Antlers 37Baleen 385 Skeletal Systems 40Tissues of the Skeletal System 40Cartilage 41Bone 42Divisions of the Skeletal System 43Postcranial Skeleton 43Vertebrae and Ribs 43Girdles and Limbs 52Skull 67Introduction 67The Composite Skull 67Cranial Skeleton 69Elasmobranchii—Shark 69Osteichthyes—Amia (Bowfin) 71Amphibia—Necturus 72Reptilia 72Aves 78Dorsal and Lateral Views 79Ventral and Posterior Views 80Sclerotic Ring and Hyoid 80Mammalia—Cat 80Teeth 84Tooth Anatomy 84Sharks—Homodontand Polyphyodont Teeth 84Amphibia/Salamander—Homodont and Polyphyodont Teeth 84Reptiles/Alligator—Homodontand Polyphyodont Teeth 85Mammal—Heterodont and Diphyodont Teeth 85Pattern of Evolutionary Change 86 6 Muscular Systems and External Anatomy 89Introduction 89Terminology 89Actions 90General Muscle Groups 90Dissection 90The Process 90General Safety Precautions 91External Anatomy 91Shark Dissection 91External Anatomy 91Skinning the Shark 92Musculature 92Necturus 100External Anatomy 100Dissection 100Musculature 100Cat 106External Anatomy 106Approach 106Musculature 1077 Digestive Systems 132Introduction 132Shark 132Pleuroperitoneal Cavity 132Pericardial Cavity 137Necturus 137Pleuroperitoneal Cavity 137Pericardial Cavity 139Cat 139Salivary Glands 139Oral Cavity 140Structures of the Thoracic Region 142Abdomen 1448 Circulatory and Respiratory Systems 147Introduction 147Respiratory System 147Circulatory System 147Shark 147Pericardial Cavity 147Respiratory System and Branchial Arteries 148Pleuroperitoneal Cavity 151Necturus 155The Heart, Branches of the Ventral Aorta, and Gills 155Dorsal Aorta and Lungs 157Hepatic Portal System 161Systemic Veins 161Cat 162Heart and Its Major Vessels 162Respiratory System 165Precava 168Dorsal Aorta 169Postcava 170Hepatic Portal System 1729 Urogenital Systems 174Shark 174Male Urogenital System 174Female Urogenital System 176Necturus 179Male Urogenital System 179Female Urogenital System 181Cat 181Male Urogenital System 181Female Urogenital System 18410 Nervous Systems 187Introduction 187Nerve Function 188Spinal Nerves 188Cranial Nerves 189Shark 192Dissection Procedure 192Brain (Dorsal Aspect) 193Cranial Nerves 193Brain (Ventral Aspect) 196Brain (Sagittal Aspect) 197Sheep Brain 197Overview—Whole Brain 197Cranial Nerves—Whole Brains(Figure 10.11) 202Brain Regions—Sagittal Sections(Figure 10.12) 202Brain Stem—Parts (Figure 10.13) 204Spinal Nerves 204Glossary 206Index 213Student Note Book 239Master List of Relevant Roots 388
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Johns Hopkins University Press How to Count Birds
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Human Kinetics Publishers The Physiology of Yoga
Book SynopsisThe Physiology of Yoga is an evidence-based look at how yoga influences the body’s systems and positively affects health and well-being. Discover how to evaluate common claims about yoga and decide what works best for your body. Explore meditations, breathing exercises, and asanas as part of your mindful movement practice.Trade Review“This is the book I didn’t know I was waiting for! There are lots of books on yoga and anatomy but very few on yoga and physiology. This book beautifully meets the need. It is extensive and yet very accessible. I am pleased to add it to my library.”—Bernie Clark, Yoga Teacher and Author of the Your Body, Your Yoga Trilogy“At last! A thorough, evidence-based resource (complete with much-needed myth busting!) about the many systems of the body and how a yoga practice interacts with and influences them."—Jenni Rawlings, E-RYT, Cofounder of Strength for Yoga and Cohost of the Yoga Meets Movement Science Podcast“Every now and then, in the 40-odd years I’ve been practising yoga, I come across a book that makes an invaluable contribution to some aspect of my understanding of yoga. The Physiology of Yoga is just such a book. I give this book my highest recommendation; it’s an essential study guide and reference source for serious students and teachers, and it should be on the recommended reading list of every yoga teacher training program.”—Richard Rosen, Yoga Teacher and Author“This title fills a long-standing gap in the essential reading lists for yoga teacher training programs. Hopefully, it will prevent yoga teachers from repeating some of the most commonly held myths and misconceptions about the physiological effects of yoga practice.”—Leslie Kaminoff, Coauthor of Yoga Anatomy “Matthew and Andrew are world-class leaders in the field of yoga anatomy and physiology. Their clear and articulate perspective about the practice is matched only by their passion and undeniable service to teachers and dedicated practitioners worldwide. In the modern era of the yoga practice, it is reassuring to know that we have their work to guide us forward.”—Michael James Wong, Author, Educator, and Founder of Just Breathe and Krama Yoga“Andrew and Matthew have done the work so we can do what we do better. A physiology book for anyone with a keen interest in the body. Full of detailed descriptions, clear illustrations, and beautiful images to inspire you to keep moving.”—Naomi Annand, Yoga Teacher and Author of Yoga: A Manual for Life and Yoga for Motherhood“The Physiology of Yoga sheds light upon the latest scientific research on how yoga affects—or doesn't affect—our bodies. It is a must for the modern yoga teacher or practitioner who seeks to learn more about yoga and anatomy from a fresh perspective.”—Tatiana Avila Bouru, Yoga Teacher and Cofounder of Yoga With Alex and Tatiana“The Physiology of Yoga is a truly evidence-based resource that busts many myths. It delves into some big questions about movement that would be hard to answer accurately on Google! An essential guide for all yoga teachers—new and old—packed full of useful tips and practices.”—Kate Brandon, “The Physio Yogi,” Physiotherapist and Yoga Educator“What a brilliant, witty book! I really loved the dispelling of myths sections and the clear and concise illustrations. It was a sheer pleasure to read. I certainly learned a tremendous amount to update myself on the latest research and current principles of physiology. This book is sure to be a constant companion for an academic doing research in yoga and the avid yogi or yogi in training who wants to take a deeper dive into how yoga affects the body.”—Indira Subramanian, MD, Clinical Professor in the UCLA Department of NeurologyTable of ContentsChapter 1. Musculoskeletal SystemBoneJointsMusclesCartilageTendons, Ligaments, and AponeurosesFasciaThe Science of Stretching and FlexibilityPathologies, Injuries, and ConditionsConclusionChapter 2. Nervous SystemCells of the Nervous SystemCentral Nervous SystemPeripheral Nervous SystemNervous System ConditionsConclusionChapter 3. Respiratory SystemAnatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory SystemThe Biomechanics of Quiet BreathingAll About the DiaphragmForced Exhalation and InhalationAtmospheric Air and Expelled AirGood, Wholesome Oxygen?Ujjayi BreathingNose Breathing and Mouth BreathingThe Psychological and Physiological Effects of Pranayama and Slow BreathingPathologies and Conditions of the Respiratory SystemConclusionChapter 4. Cardiovascular SystemBloodHeartCirculationRole of the Cardiovascular System in Maintaining HomeostasisResting Heart Rate and Cardiac OutputHeart Rate VariabilityBlood PressureCardiovascular ConditionsConclusionChapter 5. Lymphatic and Immune SystemsLymphatic SystemImmune SystemConclusionChapter 6. Endocrine SystemWhat Is a Hormone?Cortisol: The Master HormoneInsulinThyroid HormonesEndorphins: Our Body’s MorphineDopaminePathologiesConclusionChapter 7. Reproductive SystemFemale Reproductive System AnatomyFemale Reproductive System PhysiologyMale Reproductive SystemReproductive System ConditionsConclusionChapter 8. Digestive SystemAnatomy and Physiology of the Digestive SystemDiet and the Digestive SystemPathologies and Gastrointestinal ProblemsConclusionChapter 9. Practice With ConfidenceStrong, Dynamic PracticeSlow Hatha PracticeChair Yoga PracticeRestorative Yoga PracticeConclusion
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Columbia University Press Story of a Communist
Book SynopsisSTORY OF A COMMUNISTthe first volume of Negri's three-part autobiographygives a riveting account of his intellectual development and of the price he paid for living out his ideals.
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Eris Press Wild Things A Geography of Grief
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Princeton University Press Delicious
Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of New Scientist's best science books to read in 2021""A New Scientist Book of the Year""A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""Engrossing and novel. . . . [A] fascinating and fact-filled book."---Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today"An eye-opening and mouth-watering new book."---Bill Thompson, Post and Courier"An engaging trip through time, science, and food."---Amy Halloran, Times Union"Dunn and Sanchez are indeed the perfect hosts, guiding readers, with humor and expertise, through a feast of entertaining anecdotes in fields such as ecology, agriculture, psychology, art and chemistry."---Grace Rajendran, Shelf Awareness"Our hosts at this empirical dinner party envision a new future for the study of flavor, with seats for the curious of every stripe. . . . A persuasive, entertaining argument about how our avid pursuit of deliciousness helped shape our evolutionary path." * Kirkus Reviews *"Fascinating, unusual and truly ‘delicious’ (in more than one sense)"---Vitali Vitaliev, Engineering and Technology"Dunn and Sanchez are scrupulous in the way they present their evidence and arguments. . . . a charming book."---Simon Ings, New Scientist"[Dunn and Sanchez] draw from anthropology, ecology, food science, chemistry, biology, and other fields to create a compelling perspective on how flavor has driven diets and food choices in the past and continues to do so now. . . . An insightful narrative spiced with witty asides and relatable notes."---M. H. Albro, Choice"Written with an entertaining mix of anecdotes from the authors’ culinary travels as well as findings from the latest research, Dunn and Sanchez stir together a rich variety of ingredients to create a highly satisfying and indeed flavoursome narrative."---P.D. Smith, The Guardian
£19.80
Princeton University Press Period
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Harvard University Press Monograph of the Genus Euptychia H252bner 1818 Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Satyrinae
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Princeton University Press Leibniz in His World
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Columbia University Press Eastward Westward A Life in Law
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Princeton University Press Genius at Play
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MIT Press Ltd Atlas of Perfumed Botany
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MIT Press Ltd The Metamorphosis of Plants
Book SynopsisGoethe's influential text, newly illustrated with stunning color photographs. The Metamorphosis of Plants, published in 1790, was Goethe's first major attempt to describe what he called in a letter to a friend the truth about the how of the organism. Inspired by the diversity of flora he found on a journey to Italy, Goethe sought a unity of form in diverse structures. He came to see in the leaf the germ of a plant's metamorphosisthe true Proteus who can hide or reveal himself in all vegetal formsfrom the root and stem leaves to the calyx and corolla, to pistil and stamens. With this short book123 numbered paragraphs, in the manner of the great botanist LinnaeusGoethe aimed to tell the story of botanical forms in process, to present, in effect, a motion picture of the metamorphosis of plants. This MIT Press edition of The Metamorphosis of Plants illustrates Goethe's text (in an English translation by Douglas Miller) with a series of stunning and starkly beautiful color photographs as
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Harvard University Press First in Fly
Book SynopsisA single species of fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has been the subject of scientific research for more than one hundred years. Stephanie Elizabeth Mohr explains why this tiny insect merits such intense scrutiny, and how laboratory findings made first in flies have expanded our understanding of human health and disease.Trade ReviewA popular appreciation of fruit flies has seemed long overdue to me. No single animal has contributed as much to the field of genetics as the ordinary and ubiquitous Drosophila melanogaster…To read First in Fly is to appreciate the full scope of fruit-fly research and to understand the intimate connections in the DNA of every human cell and Drosophila cell. -- Sarah Zhang * The Atlantic *Mohr reveals a raft of breakthroughs discovered ‘first in fly,’ such as the molecular mechanisms of circadian rhythm. Serious science, elegantly described. -- Barbara Kiser * Nature *Mohr’s First in Fly: Drosophila Research and Biological Discovery takes you into the labs to examine one small organism that makes so much biomedical and genetic research possible…Its deep dive into the incredible and outsized role these tiny flies play in scientific research will not disappoint. -- Mary Beth Griggs * Popular Science *Introduces a variety of fundamental biological concepts discovered over the last century, thanks to fruit flies…This fascinating book will especially appeal to students of the life sciences and the history of science, and to all curious people. * Forbes *The book is an inspiring read that improves from chapter to chapter. It is loaded with relevant, thought-provoking and well-researched information, clearly illustrating the important role of past and present fly research and providing a vision for the future. For its original approach, it deserves a place on the bookshelves not only of fly researchers but of all who care about responsible biomedical research. -- Andreas Prokop * Times Higher Education *Stephanie Mohr brilliantly illuminates the discovery and relevance of the fruit fly. She transforms vague public awareness of Drosophila into a breathtaking landscape of research, building a case for pure science as the source of most scientific surprises, revolutions, and ultimately, practical applications. Really, everything has been touched by flies; from the international laws impacted by mustard gas and radiation mutations to the testing of new drugs to the appreciation of how single egg cells turn into wonderfully complex bodies. This book illustrates why we should all be very grateful to these flies and the ‘fly people’ who study them. -- George Church, Harvard UniversityFirst in Fly provides a superb foundation on which to explore new avenues in biology. Mohr presents a riveting account of discoveries made possible by research on the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, over the past 110 years. No model organism has contributed more to our understanding of genetics and developmental biology. This book is highly recommended for scientists both young and established, and for all who wish to learn more about the origins of many commonly accepted facts in biology. -- Hugo Bellen, Baylor College of MedicineFrom the nature of genes to the secrets of behavior to cancer therapy, Mohr captures how fundamental research on the unassuming and ubiquitous fruit fly has driven revolutions in biology and medicine. The material is rich; the subject is timely; and the premise is powerful. An important read. -- David Bilder, University of California, BerkeleyFirst in Fly is a reader-friendly yet scholarly account of fruit fly biology and genetics. As Mohr clearly presents, the fly provides the best system for understanding the basic mechanisms of development and disease, and how those mechanisms apply to all other animals, including humans. -- Peter Lawrence, University of CambridgeFirst in Fly distills a century of biology research on Drosophila into a set of exciting, mind-bending stories. Mohr captures the thrill of scientific discovery and the creative spirit of this research community, while clearly explaining the scientific findings and relating them to human biology and health. Her book tells a vital story about the remarkable extent of evolutionary conservation, and is both important in scope and a pleasure to read. -- Andrea Page-McCaw, Vanderbilt UniversityAn accessible resource for experts and non-experts alike, First in Fly beautifully articulates how the fruit fly has made enormous contributions to our understanding of genetics and biology. Stephanie Mohr demystifies the fruit fly through humor and facts, while also shedding light on how the study of one small and unquestionably valuable insect has contributed to the understanding of cognitive and biological processes. -- Giovanni Bosco, Dartmouth CollegeA passionate, information-packed ode to Drosophila melanogaster and the ‘fly people’ who study it…We learn how discoveries first made in Drosophila contributed to breakthroughs in developmental genetics and signal transduction, and even help to advance space travel and cancer research today…Perhaps most importantly, this book talks openly and honestly about the processes of scientific research and discovery. -- Alice Laciny * History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences *
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University of California Press Evolutions Rainbow
Book SynopsisOffers a discussion of diversity in gender and sexuality among fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals, including primates. This title explains how this diversity develops from the action of genes and hormones and how people come to differ from each other in all aspects of body and behavior.Trade Review“As a compendium of information on sex and gender diversity in the natural world, Roughgarden's is the richest and most authoritative book available, fulfilling a desperate need of readers both within and outside the scientific community . . . this book is going to have a huge impact.” * Nature *“This brilliant and accessible work of biological criticism has the potential to revolutionize the way readers conceive of gender and sexuality in the natural world. “ * Publishers Weekly *“An insightful blend of biology and social science, this work presents a fresh evolutionary perspective on sex, gender, and sexuality, with widespread implications for modern societies.” * CHOICE *“The book is thought–provoking, even at times profound. . . . I hope this book will be widely read. It combines the combustible power of a keen intellect with powerful conviction and ethical courage. Scientists are trained to create the illusion of objectivity by hiding their hopes and expectations. Roughgarden tries a different approach, openly injecting her reasoned convictions and policy agenda into her analyses. I don't agree with all of her conclusions, but she has written an important and honest book about a subject that matters.” * American Scientist *“Throws open the animal kingdom’s closet doors.” * Advocate *“This extraordinary study strengthens the case for a liberal tolerance and blows open established moral and scientific certainties.” * Scotsman *“Brave . . . Evolution’s Rainbow succeeds very well at making the reader rethink their conceptions of social selection and nature.” * Biology Digest *“Evolution’s Rainbow not only enhances our knowledge of the natural world, it also offers an ethical way for such knowledge to be used.” * California Wild *‘A fascinating discussion of diversity in gender and sexuality across a wide variety of animals.” * Pink Pages *Table of ContentsPreface to the 2013 Edition Preface to the 2009 Edition Introduction: Diversity Denied PART ONE: ANIMAL RAINBOWS 1 Sex and Diversity 2 Sex versus Gender 3 Sex within Bodies 4 Sex Roles 5 Two-Gender Families 6 Multiple-Gender Families 7 Female Choice 8 Same-Sex Sexuality 9 The Theory of Evolution PART TWO: HUMAN RAINBOWS 10 An Embryonic Narrative 11 Sex Determination 12 Sex Differences 13 Gender Identity 14 Sexual Orientation 15 Psychological Perspectives 16 Disease versus Diversity 17 Genetic Engineering versus Diversity PART THREE: CULTURAL RAINBOWS 18 Two-Spirits, Mahu, and Hijras 19 Transgender in Historical Europe and the Middle East 20 Sexual Relations in Antiquity 21 Tomboi, Vestidas, and Guevedoche 22 Trans Politics in the United States Appendix: Policy Recommendations Notes Index
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Oneworld Publications Animal Vegetable Criminal
Book SynopsisIn her addictive, bold voice, bestselling author Mary Roach delves into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet.Trade Review‘A provocative and engaging exploration of our evolving relationship with the rest of nature.’ -- Guardian‘Combining diligently researched scientific reporting with the sniggering wit of a stand-up comic… Animal Vegetable Criminal loves an eyebrow-raising anecdote.’ -- The Times‘Bestseller Roach sheds light on nature’s malefactors in this often funny, always provocative survey…Roach’s writing is wry, full of heart, and loaded with intriguing facts… This eminently entertaining outing is another winner.’ -- Publishers Weekly, starred review‘Reading a Mary Roach book is like spending a luxurious and joyful evening with the perfect dinner guest. Delightful facts become indelibly etched in your brain, and only later do you realise that hours have passed and your face slightly hurts from smiling too hard. In Animal Vegetable Criminal, Roach’s peerless storytelling skills are paired with a sense of moral urgency, as she recounts stories of humans and other animals, uneasily and clumsily learning to co-exist in a world that they must now share.’ -- Ed Yong, science journalist and author of I Contain Multitudes‘Hilarious! With Animal Vegetable Criminal, Mary Roach again takes us into an unfamiliar scientific realm, in this case the science of managing the conflicts between humans and the natural world – lethal leopards, rampaging elephants, jet-downing birds, even killer trees. It’s an ever-widening conflict zone, but one that Ms. Roach gleefully mines for a multitude of bizarre facts that’ll make you snort coffee through your nose.’ -- Erik Larson, author of The Splendid and the Vile‘An idiosyncratic tour with Roach as the wisecracking, ever-probing guide… My favorite moments, ultimately, weren’t the funny ones, but those that reveal a bit of scientific poetry.’ * New York Times Book Review *‘With her characteristic dry wit, [Roach] brings an intense fascination to the seldom discussed details and the at times absurd miscellany in the unexplored corners of unappreciated research… It is impossible not to smirk, chortle and sometimes outright belly laugh as you read her many wry asides and funny but fascinating footnotes… But the real trick Roach pulls off is to keep you laughing while at the same time making sure the earnest points come across.’ * New Scientist *‘A hugely enjoyable exploration of what happens when the nature we’ve decided to love doesn’t love us back. By turns hilarious and horrifying – and often profound – Roach’s entertaining journeys are full of delightful curios and I was swept up in her joyful writing.’ -- Gaia Vince, author of Transcendence‘Each chapter is packed with the results of [Roach’s] detailed investigations. Roach uses footnotes to add both depth and lightness to the topic at hand by capturing misfit studies, asides, and hilarious tangents… Refreshing.’ -- Science‘Full of kernels of fascinating information… Her approach is informative and unpretentious, and she’s always armed with a dry sense of humor. Roach will change the way you think about the great outdoors. What more could you ask for?’ * BuzzFeed *‘The book brims with Roach’s irreverent humor, which particularly shines when she experiences human-animal conflict firsthand… A blend of modern science and history, with Roach’s flair for spotting hidden absurdities… As another entry in Roach’s canon of books, Animal Vegetable Criminal stands tall (and hairy), educating as much as it entertains.’ * Science News *‘[Animal Vegetable Criminal is] powerfully propelled by the force of Roach’s unflinching fascination with the weird, the gross and the downright improbable… There’s a wacky genius to [her] interjections… [Her] curious and generous engagement with her subjects makes for world-expanding reading.’ -- Washington Post‘Traveling from a bear seminar in Reno to a bird-infested island in the Pacific that plagued the American military during World War II, among many other venues, Roach joyfully explores how human culture and wildlife, including plant life, have either found ways to coexist or are constantly at odds. Throughout, Roach highlights people who are genuinely passionate about the work, and she also includes suggestions for readers on how to deal ethically (and effectively) with their own wildlife issues, wherever they live. From the terrifying to the frustrating, a great starting point for understanding the animal world.’ -- Kirkus, starred review‘A witty and thought-provoking look at the darker side of animal behaviour through the ages. Highly entertaining and informative – excellent popular science writing.’ -- Stephen Moss, naturalist and author‘As hilarious as it is thought-provoking, Animal Vegetable Criminal is a brilliant read. Only Mary Roach can make such an obscure subject so intriguing. From battles with birds to marauding macaques, Roach reveals what happens when nature breaks human laws, with fascinating results.’ -- Monty Lyman, author of The Remarkable Life of the Skin‘Mary Roach has been writing brilliant, funny and illuminating popular science books for years. Unfortunately – at least for those of us with ambitions to step into her shoes – she has gone and done it again! Animal Vegetable Criminal is as good as anything this wonderful author has ever written, and that is saying something.’ -- Graham Lawton, author of Mustn’t Grumble: The surprising science of everyday ailments‘I sometimes wonder what animals have done wrong to deserve humans and what we do to them. But I know that humanity has done something right to deserve Mary Roach, the best guide possible to the fascinating but sometimes fraught interactions between human, animal and nature. She prowls through this intersection of worlds with the sleek grace of a leopard, diving into garbage cans, Indian elephant politics and mass murders of murders of crows, with her usual wit and wisdom. There’s only one downside to this delightful and brilliant book, and that’s that the animals can’t read it too.’ -- Rose George, journalist and author of Nine Pints‘Animal Vegetable Criminal is as funny as it is immersive. It is littered with colourful details of characters… The book is sympathetic to the complex problem of our coexistence with nature, and maintains that the dilemma of animals disturbing the peacefulness of our existence is only increasing in urgency.’ -- New Statesman‘This book is such a rich stew of anecdotes and lore that it’s best savored slowly, bit by bit… No matter the situation, Roach approaches it with contagious enthusiasm.’ -- BookPage, starred review‘[A] splendid study of all things alimentary…’ -- Bill Bryson on Gulp‘The most entertaining writer in science.’ * The Times *'Mary Roach has a knack for finding quirky corners of science to explore and does so with unfailingly good nature and charm.' -- Fortean Times
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Oxford University Press Enzymes Volume 1
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Oxford University Press Inc Marine Pollution
Book SynopsisFor millennia, human societies have viewed the ocean as a dumping ground for waste products of all kinds. The sources of marine pollution are extensive, including oil spills, sewage, fertilizers, pesticides, industrial wastes, heavy metals, ocean acidification, plastics, and even invasive species, considered biological pollution. Yet, the solutions are not as clear.Updated to reflect recent research, this book discusses the sources of marine pollutants, their effects on marine organisms and humans, and how to reduce or eliminate them. Weis covers the aftermath of oil spills in addition to emerging topics like flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, noise pollution, and PFAS. A new chapter examines the prevalence of microplastics and how they rise through the food chain into human beings, along with their associated toxic chemicals. Additional chapters address the deadly effects of climate change in the ocean but also focus on actions that all people can take, citing recent environmental improvements as a cause for hope.
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Oxford University Press AQA A Level Biology Revision Guide
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.Exactly matched to the specification, this Revision Guide is packed with revision and practice material to keep you focused as you revise for your AQA A Level Biology exams. You will find a large number of of exam-style questions to test your knowledge and practice your skills. As well as this hands on practice approach, there are a number of features that help you to take your learning further including: modelled examples, links between related content clearly marked, and Go further boxes. It is not only important that you prepare effectively for your exams; this revision guide will motivate you to carry on studying and retain your interest in biology.
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Oxford University Press A Level Biology for OCR A Year 1 and AS
Book SynopsisWritten by curriculum and specification experts, this Student Book supports and extends students through their course while delivering the breadth, depth, and skills needed to succeed at A Level and beyond. It develops true subject knowledge while also developing essential exam skills.
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Oxford University Press Human Nutrition
Book SynopsisThe most complete review of human nutrition, ideal for those looking for a deeper grounding in the subject before pursuing a career in the discipline.Selling Points: Features chapters from global experts, ensuring consistently rigorous coverage Chapters cover a broad range of disciplines, to help students develop a complete understanding of the subjectNew to this Edition: Over half the chapters feature brand new authors to the 14th edition, providing a contemporary view of specialist subjects. New material covers food sustainability, the gut microbiome, dementia, the social impact of alcohol consumption, and the implications of climate change on food security. Emerging trends are highlighted and discussed, including global malnutrition and food safety policy. COVID-19 is discussed in the context of diet and nutritional status. Now available as an e-book enhanced with embedded material, including auto-marked multiple-choice questions to accompany each chapter, extended coverage of topics included in the book and curated links to sources of further information online, offering a fully immersive experience and extra learning support.Trade ReviewThe ultimate nutrition textbook regardless of whether you are studying to be a nutritionist, dietitian or if nutrition is integrated into your course. This evidence-based textbook takes you on a journey from molecular mechanisms through to public health nutrition challenges. Engaging and easy-to read, the comprehensive text is up-to-date and written by leading experts in the field, providing a valuable resource for students, practitioners and researchers. * Professor Cath Conlon, Massey University, New Zealand *The 14th edition of Human Nutrition is one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date and authoritative textbooks written by a renowned team of international experts. It is a must have book for all undergraduates and postgraduates studying nutrition and health related science, as well as academics and professionals working in these fields. * Professor Fatemeh Rabiee Khan, Birmingham City University *Human Nutrition continues to be the "go-to" text for all students specialising in nutrition and dietetics, whilst remaining accessible to those from other health and science disciplines. The book covers everything from molecular and cellular aspects of nutrient metabolism, its application to clinical nutrition right through to population and global nutrition, and the 14th Edition has been revised with greater attention to nutrition assessment. No bookshelf on nutrition should be without it. * Professor Kevin Whelan, King's College London *
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University of Chicago Press Ecological Explosions
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Science of Goo
Book SynopsisGet to grips with the glorious world of goop and gunk, from pus, snot, and mucus to mud, snail slime, and sticky plants, in this compendium of gunk.If you''ve ever wondered how much snot you make, or how spider silk is made, this is the book for you. Full of strange but true science, The Science of Goo! explores all manner of gunge, sludge, ooze, and goo! Awesome CGI illustrations and stunning photography will show goo in all its glory, while fun trivia and scientific explanations will make you an expert in all things sludgy. For example, did you know that sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? The Science of Goo! is here to give you a new appreciation of the weird and wonderful world of gooey matter, in all its many kinds and wherever it shows up.
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