Biology, life sciences Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Birdwatcher's Yearbook Best Bird Book of the Year""Terrific. . . . Futuyma writes an accessible overview of bird evolution that lay readers, especially birders, will be able to understand." * BirdWatching *"[Futuyma] skillfully weaves together salient themes of evolutionary biology from the living aviary, stressing the important role that birds played in advancing our understanding of evolution."---Alan Feduccia, Science"This engaging and wide-ranging summary of virtually every aspect of avian evolution synthesizes the earliest insights from Darwin to those of modern phylogenetics, using birds to illustrate each concept. ... [Futuyma] may be the ideal person to explain the marvels of bird evolution."---Daniel S. Cooper, The Quarterly Review of Biology"How Birds Evolve is accessible, exhilarating science for everyone – amateur birder, professional naturalist or just the average man. It’s a great book and one to read over and over and I thoroughly recommend it to all. This is already my Bird Book of 2022 and I can't see it being bettered."---Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog"How Birds Evolve is a book full of accessible and exhilarating science for everyone and not just birders and professional naturalists. It’s simply a stunning book and one to read numerous times and an example of the amalgamation of science and nature writing at its finest and I thoroughly recommend it to everyone."---Roy Stewart, British Naturalists Association"The delight is in the detail. . . . Futuyma unpacks the story of evolutionary science alongside the story of how birds evolved. . . . [How Birds Evolve] is entertaining and passionate."---Simon Ings, New Scientist"[Futuyma’s] life-long passion and competence guide us across the pages of this book with a hint of humour."---Gaia Bazz, Community Ecology ​​​​​​​

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Book SynopsisAgainst Nazi dictatorship,the disillusionment of Weimar, and Christian austerity, Hermann Hesse’s stories inspired a nonconformist yearning for universal values to supplant fanaticism in all its guises. He reenters our world through Gunnar Decker’s biography—a champion of spiritual searching in the face of mass culture and the disenchanted life.Trade ReviewShows that Hesse’s life was an uneasy compromise between his spiritual absolutism, which pushed him in the direction of irascible isolation, and his human needs, which encumbered him with wives, children, and houses that he never quite wanted or accepted. -- Adam Kirsch * New Yorker *Decker’s wonderfully rich, insightful biography is a welcome reminder of Hesse’s painfully honest exploration of selfhood and is destined to become the standard work on this difficult, reclusive and often self-destructive writer. -- P. D. Smith * The Guardian *Gunnar Decker’s smartly written biography of Hermann Hesse captures the turbulent inner life and stubborn individuality which gave rise to such innovative and widely read novels as Demian, Steppenwolf, and The Glass Bead Game. Weaving in a wealth of sources, Decker unfolds the story of Hesse as the self-styled outsider and his engagement with the great conflicts of his age. In Peter Lewis’s sprightly translation, this outstanding biography will surely rekindle the enthusiasm of readers who witnessed the so-called Hesse boom of the sixties and seventies while also attracting new admirers. -- Mark Harman, translator of The Castle by Franz Kafka and of Soul of the Age: Selected Letters of Hermann Hesse, 1891–1962Will likely be the definitive biography…Decker restores depth and context to an author much maligned in his own time and much misinterpreted by later eras. * Publishers Weekly *Top-notch…A masterful, penetrating biography…that deserves the accolade ‘definitive.’…Decker lays bare Hesse’s complex, contradictory personality, his all-consuming dedication to the creative life, his tormented relationships with women, and the cultural and political forces that found their ways into his works…A richly detailed and supremely sensitive portrayal of an artist obsessed with the ‘terrible and magnificent’ act of creation. * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *Will not be superseded for some time. * Library Journal *The definitive English-language account of Hesse’s life…Decker makes clear that Hesse’s restless soul was the basis of his books, which spoke to many people around the world. * Choice *

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Book SynopsisWe are marching towards a future in which three-quarters of humans live in cities, more than half of the landmass of the planet is urbanized, and the rest is covered by farms,pasture, and plantations. Increasingly, as we become ever more city-centric, species and ecosystems crafted by millions of years of evolution teeter on the brink of extinction - or have already disappeared.A growing band of 'urban ecologists' is beginning to realize that natural selection is not so easily stopped. They are finding that more and more plants and animals are adopting new ways of living in the seemingly hostile environments of asphalt and steel that we humans have created. Carrion crows in the Japanese city of Sendai, for example, have learned to use passing traffic to crack nuts for them; otters and bobcats, no longer persecuted by humans, are waiting at the New York City gates; superb fairy-wrens in Australia have evolved different mating structures for nesting in strips of vegetation along roads; while distinct populations of London underground mosquitoes have been fashioned by the varied tube line environments.Menno Schilthuizen shows us that evolution can happen far more rapidly than Darwin had dared dream.Trade ReviewInvigorating and beautifully written. - BBC WildlifeMy eyes and ears have been opened to the emerging science of urban ecology by Menno Schilthuizen - Financial TimesDelightful and charmingly written - Daily TelegraphSpellbinding and important - Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisAn Architectural Record Notable BookA fascinating, thought-provoking journey into our built environmentModern humans are an indoor species. We spend 90 percent of our time inside, shuttling between homes and offices, schools and stores, restaurants and gyms. And yet, in many ways, the indoor world remains unexplored territory. For all the time we spend inside buildings, we rarely stop to consider: How do these spaces affect our mental and physical well-being? Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? Our productivity, performance, and relationships?In this wide-ranging, character-driven book, science journalist Emily Anthes takes us on an adventure into the buildings in which we spend our days, exploring the profound, and sometimes unexpected, ways that they shape our lives. Drawing on cutting-edge research, she probes the pain-killing power of a well-placed window and examines how the right office layout can expand our social networks. She

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

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Paleoceanography, Rohling’s area of expertise, is the study of ancient oceans and ancient climates as they changed and developed together over geologic time. It involves analyzing data like layers of sediment taken from the seabed. Much alarming information can be learned this way, as Rohling demonstrates, about how today’s oceans are likely to respond to climate change--with greater acidification, sea-level rise, mass extinction and so forth. But because storms leave no geological record, the precise effect of global warming on hurricanes is harder to gauge. Still, Rohling is confident that the combination of rising sea levels and some form of increased storm intensity 'spells doom' for the world’s coastal regions. For surfers, rooting for hurricane swell may be increasingly difficult to rationalize."---James Ryerson, New York Times"Rohling's work is extensive and informative." * Publishers Weekly *"The Oceans is extremely thorough, appropriately so for a topic of such profundity. The book also covers a tremendous amount of ground with dizzying speed." * Foreword Reviews *"If you want to understand the planet and climate change, this book is for you."---John R. Platt, EcoWatch"For science readers looking for something new, [The Oceans] is a treat."---John Farrell, Forbes.com"The density of information and Rohling’s clear, concise explanations make for exhilarating reading, not least because his delight in his subject matter is so palpable. Most importantly though, Rohling’s long view makes clear the vast scope of the transformation of the oceans taking place around us, underlining not just the effect on ecosystems and biodiversity, but also its geological scale."---James Bradley, The Australian"In an incredibly detailed 262-page hardcover volume titled The Oceans: A Deep History, Rohling shakes up every reader who . . . [dives] into the massive amount of worrisome information"---Judy Siegel-Itzkovich, The Jerusalem Post"The Oceans: A Deep History oozes with the enthusiasm and passion that Eelco has for geology and palaeoceanography and the awe that he has for how the Earth came to be what it is today. . . . A brilliantly masterminded book, full of necessary detail that builds a compelling argument from 4.6 billion years of evidence and which culminates in an undeniable conclusion."---Jennifer D. Stanford, The Holocene"This book is not only an invaluable introduction to the cutting-edge science of palaeoceanography but also a crucially important text for students approaching all different fields of marine sciences."---Roberto Danovaro, Current Biology Magazine"Very informative, extensive, and full of necessary detail . . . . this book clearly teaches the many relevant lessons needed to understand the climate change of today and what happens when our atmosphere and oceans change."---Miguel Furtado, Conservation Biology

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

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Book SynopsisAstrobiology, the study of life and its existence in the universe, is one of the hottest areas of scientific research. Lewis Dartnell considers some of the fascinating questions facing researchers today. Could life exist anywhere else in the universe? What might aliens really look like? Dartnell explains why Earth is uniquely suited for life and reveals our profound connection to the cosmos.Trade Review"Dartnell’s guide is much-needed overview of a discipline extending across life, the Universe and everything. Demanding read, but definitely rewarding" * BBC Sky at Night *"Explores the latest theories for how life came to evolve on Earth, and adds fascinating speculations on the prospects for finding it elsewhere." * The Times *"Dartnell explores the latest theories for how life came to evolve on Earth, and adds fascinating speculations on the prospects for finding it elsewhere." * The Times *"If one were to read a single book on astrobiology, this would be an excellent choice." * Choice *"Few books are more wide-ranging and thought-provoking than Life in the Universe, an excellent introduction to the emerging science of astrobiology." * Oxford Today *"If one were to read a single book on astrobiology, this would be an excellent choice… The book is a must for the newcomer to astrobiology and an excellent resource for anyone wishing to expand their understanding of the subject." * Choice *"Dartnell's style is direct, easy to follow and the subject matter comprehensive." * The Biologist *"Quite simply, this is a fantastic book… I recommend it for anyone with an interest in astrobiology in particular, biology in general, life, the universe and everything." * Microbiology Today *"A much-needed overview of a discipline extending across life, the universe, and everything." * BBC Sky at Night *

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Book SynopsisHow the cerebral cortex operates near a critical phase transition point for optimum performance.Individual neurons have limited computational powers, but when they work together, it is almost like magic. Firing synchronously and then breaking off to improvise by themselves, they can be paradoxically both independent and interdependent. This happens near the critical point: when neurons are poised between a phase where activity is damped and a phase where it is amplified, where information processing is optimized, and complex emergent activity patterns arise. The claim that neurons in the cortex work best when they operate near the critical point is known as the criticality hypothesis. In this book John Beggs—one of the pioneers of this hypothesis—offers an introduction to the critical point and its relevance to the brain.Drawing on recent experimental evidence, Beggs first explains the main ideas underlying the criticality hypotheses and emerge

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsCortical Progenitors and Germinal Zones 1 Neural stem cells as glia. 2 Diversity and evolution of human cortical progenitor cell types. 3 Intermediate progenitors in neocortical development and evolution. 4 Area V1 development, a model system to link corticogenesis to adult cortex structure and function? 5 Neocortical neurogenesis in amniote evolution. 6 Dynamic transcriptional control of neural stem cells. 7 Mechanical and physical interactions involving neocortical progenitor cells. 8 The role of human-specific genes and amino acid substitutions for neocortex expansion and modern human vs. Neanderthal differences in neocortical neurogenesis. Progenitor Lineages 9 Temporal scaling: a link between conserved neurogenic processes and differential size in mammalian cortical development. 10 Interplay of cell-autonomous gene function and tissue-wide mechanisms regulating radial glial progenitor lineage progression. Generation of Neuron Types 11 Generation of projection neuron diversity in the neocortex: from embryos to organoids. 12 Development of cortical neuron heterogeneity and impact of neurodevelopmental disorders. 13 Developmental and evolutionary origins of cortical projection neuron identity and connectivity. 14 Intrinsic and input-dependent development of cortical neuron types. 15 Corpus callosum evolution and development. 16 Towards the transcriptionally-based classification of L6b in the adult mouse brain. Neuron Migration 17 Cortical neuron migration in health and disease. 18 The emerging roles of LIS1 biomechanics in cellular and cortical homeostasis. Neural Patterning, Specification of Cortical Regions 19 Understanding human forebrain morphogenesis and early expansion using organoids. 20 Early neuronal differentiation/patterning of the human pallium, modeling by in vitro systems, and disruption in developmental disorders. 21 Mammalian cortical regional specification. 22 Development of the neocortical area map. Cortical Folding 23 Old models know wrinkles best -- A critical review on the mechanisms of cortical gyrification 24 Investigation of the mechanisms underlying the development and evolution of the cerebral cortex using gyrencephalic ferrets. Cortical Development: Variations, Disorders and Malformations 25 Genetic variation altering cortical progenitor function leads to human brain evolution and interindividual differences in human brain structure. 26 Human neocortical evolution and neurological disorders 27 Clinical and molecular overview of cortical malformations. Overarching Topics 28 Post-transcriptional control of brain development. 29 Regulation of mRNA localization and translation in brain development: Implications for the mechanism leading to the brain evolution and pathogenesis. 30 The roles of signal transduction during cortical neurogenesis. 31 Centrosome regulation and function in the developing neocortex. 32 Keeping the cortex afloat: Cerebrospinal fluid contributions to cerebral cortical development. 33 Comparative cognitive neuroscience and dorsal and ventral streams in primates.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A very well-constructed reference book."---April Marie Wright, Trends in Ecology & Evolution"A very good and thorough overview of methods and applications to infer evolutionary relationship between recently diverged taxa." * Conservation Biology *

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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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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""In more than 40 years of painstaking measurements, the Grants mapped how serendipitous changes in weather and habitat changed the lives and beaks of finches. Peter Grant is similarly attuned to the role of happenstance in his own life."---Emily Bobrow, Wall Street Journal"[Leaves] the impression that the Grants are interesting, unassuming people you'd like to meet."---M. Gochfeld, Choice

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the growing field of bio-design through interdisciplinary creative practice. The volume illustrates a range of experimental working techniques while offering a foundational understanding of lab practice principles. The book highlights the myriad of opportunities presented by microorganisms that have reshaped the planet and made it habitable.The book provides an account of the creation of living materials from the point of view of an architectural design practitioner. The transition from traditional design practice to laboratory investigation is captured, highlighting strategies of creating partnerships across a range of fields. The book demonstrates laboratory methods and ways of investigating the development of living materials and celebrates the growing body of practitioners, scientists, activists and anthropologists who are reimagining new strategies for addressing contemporary environmental challenges.Designer''s Guide to Lab Practice loTable of Contents1. This is not the Beginning 2. Design in the Lab 3. Working Methods 4. Experiments in Design 5. Where to Next?

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Book SynopsisAn accessible but rigorous treatment of the theoretical foundations of population genetics.Population genetics—the branch of evolutionary biology concerned with understanding how and why populations’ genetic compositions change over time—rests on a well-developed theoretical foundation that draws on genetics, mathematics, and computer science. This textbook provides an approachable but rigorous treatment for advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in building a quantitative understanding of the genetics of evolution. Existing texts either assume very mathematically advanced readers, or avoid much of the underlying theory, instead focusing on current methods of data analysis. In contrast, The Foundations of Population Genetics develops the theory from first principles. Requiring only confidence in algebra, this self-contained, student-friendly book illustrates the conceptual framework, terminology

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Forensic Anthropology provides comprehensive coverage of key methods and issues in forensic anthropology. Using terminology and best practices recommended by the Scientific Working Group for Forensic Anthropology (SWGANTH) and the Anthropology Consensus Body of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI/ACB), it introduces students to all the major topics in the field, with material ranging from the attribution of ancestry and sex, to various forms of bone trauma, to identification through radiography.This fully updated, sixth edition incorporates new and improved methods, new data and worked examples from North America and across the globe. It also includes a new discussion on probabilities and centiles, increased emphasis on quantification of error rates of both old and new methods, an updated ancestry chapter, and updated URLs with free software to calculate various characteristics.This is a self-contained textbook that is ideal for a lower-division college-level class for non-majors and majors alike. This accessible and engaging text offers an array of features to support teaching and learning, including: boxed case studies extensive figures and photographs chapter summaries and student exercises a glossary of terms additional reading lists critical resources hands-on application for students when used with accompanying lab manual further instructor and student resources via a companion website: https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781032255590/. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Bones, Teeth, Measurements, and Methods 3. Establishing Medicolegal Significance 4. Recovery Scene Methods 5. Estimating Postmortem Interval 6. Initial Treatment and Examination 7. Attribution of Population Affinity 8. Attribution of Sex 9. Estimation of Age at Death 10. Calculation of Stature 11. Death, Trauma, and the Skeleton 12. Projectile Trauma 13. Blunt Trauma 14. Sharp and Miscellaneous Trauma 15. Antemortem Skeletal Conditions 16. Postmortem Changes to Bone 17. Additional Aspects of Individualization 18. Obtaining an Identification 19. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisI Have No Enemies is the definitive biography of Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo, offering a meticulously researched account of the twists and turns of a remarkable life.Trade ReviewI Have No Enemies is a moving biography of the courageous Liu Xiaobo. Told with affection, insight, and rich details, it shows how a restless boy gradually grew into a man who firmly believed in benevolence and love, "because love produces strength by binding people together." The fluid, exuberant, and well-textured prose make this book a pure pleasure to read. -- Ha Jin, author of A Song EverlastingThis is an extraordinary work: a meticulous portrait of Liu Xiaobo, his intellectual and activist community, and a period in recent Chinese history notoriously hard to research. It is moving—and essential—reading, reflecting people’s incredible tenacity in pursuing their rights and freedoms even in the face of unyielding repression. -- Sophie Richardson, China director at Human Rights Watch and author of China, Cambodia, and the Five Principles of Peaceful CoexistenceThis is sure to be the work of reference on Liu Xiaobo for many years to come. It is meticulously researched, drawing on unequaled access to sources close to Liu Xiaobo as well as a vast body of references that derive from deep familiarity with China’s intellectual scene over the last fifty years. -- Sebastian Veg, author of Minjian: The Rise of China's Grassroots IntellectualsA moving and well researched biography... meticulously covers an incredible amount of extremely sensitive topics which range from corrupt officials, discrimination against various groups and heavy matters related to human trafficking and police brutality. * East West Notes *Meticulously researched and wonderfully crafted... -- Yang Su * Foreign Affairs *The best biography ever written on the Nobel Peace Prize laureate...an absolute must-read... -- Jean-Philippe Béja * The China Quarterly *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsA Note on NamesChronology1. Arrest, Trial, and the Road to a Nobel Prize2. Rebel in Embryo3. Puppy Love and Serious Reading4. College Years, and the Mask of Mao Falls5. Aesthetics and Human Freedom6. Mutiny! A Dark Horse Soars7. Gods and Demons Wrestle8. Out Into the World9. In Tiananmen Square10. A “Black Hand” Goes to Prison, Feels Deep Remorse11. Picking up and Starting Over12. Love That Jumps Walls13. In the Service of Underdogs14. Cascading Cases Build a Movement15. An Intellectual Transition16. Stability Maintenance17. Observing the World, Growing at Home18. The Gathering Storm19. Charter 0820. The World Watches a PrisonEpilogue: The Legacy of Liu XiaoboA Final Note from Wu DazhiNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisJoining forces with two leading scientists, New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra offers a quantum leap for improving our physical and mental health. In an unprecedented collaboration between three of today’s most powerful minds, Deepak Chopra, M.D., teams up with physicist Jack Tuszynski, Ph.D., and endocrinologist Brian Fertig, M.D., to bring readers a visionary work that delves into the innovative world of quantum science and shows how unlocking its secrets can revolutionize how we live and age—and, ultimately, how we can eradicate disease. The key is the quantum body.      Unlike our physical body, which is subject to aging, injury, and decay, the quantum body exists on a sub-atomic level and is the infinite, invisible source of everyday reality that affects your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and biological responses. Without your quantum body, there is no physical body. And this lack of awareness of the most

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Tano S. Posteraro focuses on Bergson's theory of evolution. He presents an alternative Bergson: not a phenomenologist whose central datum is the conscious experience of lived time or the lived body in time, but a systematic philosopher of biology with a robust, prescient and largely workable evolutionary programme.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A New Statesman Best Book of the Academic Presses""A highly original and very persuasive book. . . .Carefully argued and fair-minded but forceful in its conclusions, Free Agents is interdisciplinary research at its best."---Joe Humphreys, Irish Times"Mitchell's compelling and absorbing book acts both as a synthesizing primer about evolution and a powerful argument for free will. Its importance and quality are undeniable. A bold, brilliant must-read that should reach a large audience." * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *"An eloquent defense of our common-sense understanding of the mind. . . . [E]xcellent."---Andrew Crumey, Wall Street Journal"[Mitchell] makes a powerful case that history of life, in all its complex grandeur, cannot be appreciated until we understand the evolution of agency—and then, in creatures of sufficient complexity, the evolution of conscious free will. . . . [Free Agents] builds an argument that is methodical and crisp, and cuts through years of disputation like a knife through cotton candy."---James Gleick, New York Review of Books"Provocative." * Publishers Weekly *"Mitchell’s naturalization of free will shows that it need not be some mysterious non-physical force, but instead a cognitive phenomenon in which all manner of influences. . .are integrated into decisions to act, formulated with varying degrees of conscious awareness (of genuine will, you might say). “You” don’t generate free will; rather, the mental processes of deliberation are a part of what makes you."---Philip Ball, Times Literary Supplement"Humans are not, says Kevin Mitchell, the playthings of predestination. Millennia of evolution means that our nervous systems have given us the wherewithal both to imagine and to predict. Mitchell explains how this power came about and why it matters." * New Statesman *"Two popular books. . . have breathed new life into the ancient debate over whether we have free will. In Free Agents, Kevin Mitchell argues that we do, and in Determined, Robert Sapolsky argues that we don’t. To be blunt, on the big issue at hand – Mitchell is right and Sapolsky is wrong. . . . [H]ow can the information in our brains come together to form a coherent and causally potent self? Mitchell offers a strikingly lucid evolutionary story of how such a self emerged. "---Oliver Waters, Three Quarks Daily"Mitchell persuasively develops a more modest conception of free will that entails the evolved ability to make real choices in the service of our goals—that is, to act for our own reasons. This carefully argued, information-dense book will put a dent in any intellectual predilection toward determinism that some readers may have. It certainly did mine."---Ronald Bailey, Reason"A challenge to neuro-reductionism. . . . As Mitchell explains the growth of agency across 12 penetrating and fluent chapters, they read not like a series of academic lectures but rather a stimulating conversation where a reader’s next question is anticipated and answered."---Peter Sterling, Current Biology"A sophisticated, scientific response to determinism. . . . [A] provocative and special contribution to the discourse on free will."---Stetson Thacker, Holodoxa"Ground-breaking. . . .A significant contribution to the free will debate." * Paradigm Explorer *"Mitchell’s retelling of life’s history turns out to be a fascinating exercise with relevance far beyond the free will debate. . . . Free Agents is a tightly argued and compelling case in favour of free will. Mitchell proves himself an able wordsmith who crams profound ideas in short sentences that benefit from reading and unpacking slowly. . . . [A] spectacular read."---Leon Vlieger, Inquisitive Biologist

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

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Book 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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Book SynopsisAn Introduction to Conservation Biology is the only text designed for both aspiring conservation biologists and non-majors who are interested in this topical field, providing up-to-date perspectives on high-profile issues such as sustainable development, global warming, and strategies to save species on the verge of extinction. The book focuses successively on biological diversity and its value; threats to biological diversity; conservation at the population and species levels; protecting, managing and restoring ecosystems; and sustainable development. Each chapter is beautifully illustrated in full color with diverse examples from the current literature. Chapters begin with guiding conservation biology principles and end with study aids such as summaries, an annotated list of suggested readings, and discussion questions. Throughout, the authors maintain a focus on the active role that scientists, local people, conservation organizations, government, and the general public play in proTrade ReviewSher provides just the right amount of detail, at the appropriate level, for my students. The examples are current, the figures are clear, and the information is topical." -Susan Margulis, Canisius CollegeI reviewed a lot of textbooks before deciding to adopt this one. Sher was the most complete and up-to-date text I reviewed, provided a very thorough presentation of conservation biology, was geared to the level of my students, and was easy to read and follow."-Gary S. Comp, University of South FloridaTable of ContentsChapter 1 Defining Conservation Biology Chapter 2 What Is Biodiversity? Chapter 3 The Value of Biodiversity Chapter 4 Threats to Biodiversity: Habitat Change Chapter 5 Climate Change and Other Threats to Biodiversity Chapter 6 Extinction Risk Chapter 7 Conserving Populations and Species Chapter 8 Establishing New Populations and Ex Situ Conservation Chapter 9 Protected Areas Chapter 10 Conservation Outside Protected Areas Chapter 11 Restoration Ecology Chapter 12 The Challenges of Sustainable Development Chapter 13 An Agenda for the Future

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Book SynopsisTrade Review...a comprehensive and fascinating insight for all into the lives of these enigmatic creatures.—GeoscientistThis technical book gives a detailed and substantial taxon-by-taxon overview of what dinosaur skulls, jaws, and teeth reveal about what, but especially how dinosaurs ate. This is a welcome survey of an otherwise scattered literature that will be invaluable for specialists.—The Inquisitive BiologistTable of ContentsAcknowledgements1. Early Dinosaur Feeding Studies and an Introduction to Mesozoic Landscapes and Dietary Ecology2. Bones, Teeth, Muscle, and the Study of Functional Morphology3. An Overview of Dinosaur Anatomy4. Early Dinosaurs and Non-Tetanuran Theropods5. Early Tetanuran, Spinosaurid, and Allosauroid Theropods6. Early Coelurosaurian and Tyrannosauroid Theropods7. Maniraptoriform Theropods8. Early Sauropodomorphs and the Rise of Sauropods9. Neosauropods10. Heterodontosaurids and Early Thyreophorans11. Eurypodans12. Early Neornithischians and Ornithopods13. Marginocephalians14. Shaping Dinosaur EcosystemsBibliography

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

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Book SynopsisMartha R. Taylor has been teaching biology for more than 35 years. She earned her B.A. in biology from Gettysburg Collegeand her M.S. and Ph.D. in science education from Cornell University. At Cornell, Dr. Taylor has served as assistant director of the Office ofInstructional Support and has taught introductory biology for both majors andnonmajors. Most recently, she was a lecturer in the Learning Strategies Center, teaching supplemental biology courses. Her experience working with students inclassrooms, in laboratories, and with tutorials has increased her commitment tohelping students create their own knowledge of and appreciation for biology. She was the author of the Student Study Guide for ten editions of Campbell Biology. Eric J. Simon is a professor in the Department of Biology and Health Science at New England College in Henniker,New Hampshire. He teaches introductory biology to science majors and non rsity, and a Ph.D. in biochemistry

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Finalist for the PROSE Award in Popular Science and Popular Mathematics, Association of American Publishers""[A] remarkably diverse story . . . full of vitality."---Andrew Robinson, Lancet"[A] chatty, wide-ranging tour of electricity’s role in biology and medicine."---Jerome Groopman, The New Yorker"A fascinating history of humanity’s gradual understanding of electricity. . . . Jorgensen’s study is full of entertaining details, and his passion is evident . . . The result is a sparkling reminder of the strange wonders of life." * Publishers Weekly *"Jorgensen weaves together tales of serendipitous revelations, strange misconceptions, and emerging understandings, showing how the ancients’ first impression of electricity’s animating role has been borne out by the discoveries of modern neuroscience."---Laurence A. Marschall, Natural History"A fascinating biomedical approach to the history of knowledge about electricity and its future uses."---E. J. Delaney, Choice

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Book SynopsisAdvances in forensic odontology have led to improvements in dental identification for individual cases as well as in disaster victim identification (DVI). New and updated technologies mean advances in bitemark analysis and age estimation. Growth in the field has strengthened missing personsâ networks leading to more and faster identifications of unidentified individuals. A product of the American Society of Forensic Odontology, the Manual of Forensic Odontology, Fifth Edition provides comprehensive and up-to-date information involving all facets of forensic dentistry and explores critical issues relating to the scientific principles supporting the fieldâs evaluations and conclusions.New information in the Fifth Edition includes Scientific principles and the need for more and better research in the field Oral and maxillofacial radiographic features of forensic inTable of ContentsHistory of Forensic Odontology. Forensic Pathology. Science and Forensic Odontology. Dental Identification. Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Radiographic Features of Forensic Interest. Disaster Victim Identification. Missing and Unidentified Persons. Dental Age Estimation. Bitemarks. Animal Bitemarks. Abuse and Violence. Jurisprudence and Expert Witness Testimony. Organized Forensic Dentistry. Becoming Involved in Forensic Odontology. Appendix A: Educational Outcomes and Objectives. Appendix B: Past Presidents: American Society of Forensic Sciences. Index.

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

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

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Maximum Retention in Minimal Time! This high-yield, rapid-fire Q&A book simulates flashcards in a book to help you review microbiology and immunology for your course exams as well as prepare for the USMLE Step 1. The convenient two-column âœflashcardâ Q&A format reinforces familiar material, while accelerating mastery of commonly tested topics. Youâll efficiently absorb a large amount of pertinent information and streamline study time by focusing only on the correct answers. Ideal for studying when time is limited, Deja Review: Microbiology and Immunology lets you review in a way that helps you cover a lot of questions in a short period of time. Featuresâ Ideal, two-column flashcard-like format helps you revi

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