Life sciences: general issues Books
Faber & Faber Being You
Book SynopsisA BOOK OF THE YEARGUARDIAN, THE ECONOMIST, NEW STATESMAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, BLOOMBERGAnil Seth's radical new theory of consciousness challenges our understanding of perception and reality, doing for brain science what Dawkins did for evolutionary biology.'A brilliant beast of a book.' DAVID BYRNE'Hugely important.' JIM AL-KHALILI'Masterly . . . An exhilarating book: a vast-ranging, phenomenal achievement that will undoubtedly become a seminal text.'GAIA VINCE, GUARDIANBeing You is not as simple as it sounds. Somehow, within each of our brains, billions of neurons work to create our conscious experience. How does this happen? Why do we experience life in the first person? After over twenty years researching the brain, world-renowned neuroscientist Anil Seth puts forward a radical new theory of consciousness and
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HarperCollins Publishers The Light Eaters
Book Synopsisteeming with fascinating and enlightening insights ObserverA narrative investigation into the new science of plant intelligence and sentience, from National Association of Science Writers Award winner and Livingston Award finalist Zoe Schlanger.Look at the green organism across the room or through the window: the potted plant, or the grass or a tree. Think how a life spent constantly growing yet rooted in a single spot comes with tremendous challenges. To meet them, plants have come up with some of the most creative methods for surviving of any living thing us included. Many are so ingenious that they seem nearly impossible.Did you know plants can communicate when they are being eaten, allowing nearby plants to bolster their defences? They move and that movement stops when they are anaesthetised. They also use electricity for internal communication. They can hear the sounds of caterpillars eating. Plants can remember the last time they have been visited by a bee and how many times they have been visited so they have a concept of time and can count. Plants can not only communicate with each other, they can also communicate with other species of plants and animals, allowing them to manipulate animals to defend or fertilise them.So look again at the potted plant, or the grass or the tree and wonder: are plants intelligent?Or perhaps ask an even more fundamental question: are they conscious?The Light Eaters will completely redefine how you think about plants. Packed with the most amazing stories of the life of plants it will open your eyes to the extraordinary green life forms we share the planet with.
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Macmillan Learning The Analysis of Biological Data
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HarperCollins Publishers The Light Eaters
Book Synopsis''teeming with fascinating and enlightening insights'' OBSERVERPlant lovers will find much of interest in Schlanger's inspiring tale of where her curious mind has led her' NATURECaptivating' THE GUARDIANIt's rare that you read a book that makes you want to grab people to tell them what it's about, but this is one of them' DAILY MAILLook at the green organism across the room or through the window: the potted plant, or the grass or a tree. Think how a life spent constantly growing yet rooted in a single spot comes with tremendous challenges. To meet them, plants have come up with some of the most creative methods for surviving of any living thing us included. Many are so ingenious that they seem nearly impossible.Did you know plants can communicate when they are being eaten, allowing nearby plants to bolster their defences? They move and that movement stops when they are anaesthetised. They also use electricity for internal communication. They can hear the sounds of caterpillars eating. Plants can remember the last time they have been visited by a bee and how many times they have been visited so they have a concept of time and can count. Plants can not only communicate with each other, they can also communicate with other species of plants and animals, allowing them to manipulate animals to defend or fertilise them.So look again at the potted plant, or the grass or the tree and wonder: are plants intelligent?Or perhaps ask an even more fundamental question: are they conscious?The Light Eaters will completely redefine how you think about plants. Packed with the most amazing stories of the life of plants it will open your eyes to the extraordinary green life forms we share the planet with.
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Oxford University Press The Music of Life Biology beyond genes
Book SynopsisWhat is Life? Decades of research have resulted in the full mapping of the human genome - three billion pairs of code whose functions are only now being understood. The gene''s eye view of life, advocated by evolutionary biology, sees living bodies as mere vehicles for the replication of the genetic codes. But for a physiologist, working with the living organism, the view is a very different one. Denis Noble is a world renowned physiologist, and sets out an alternative view to the question - one that becomes deeply significant in terms of the living, breathing organism. The genome is not life itself. Noble argues that far from genes building organisms, they should be seen as prisoners of the organism. The view of life presented in this little, modern, post-genome project reflection on the nature of life, is that of the systems biologist: to understand what life is, we must view it at a variety of different levels, all interacting with each other in a complex web. It is that emergent web, full of feedback between levels, from the gene to the wider environment, that is life. It is a kind of music. Including stories from Noble''s own research experience, his work on the heartbeat, musical metaphors, and elements of linguistics and Chinese culture, this very personal and at times deeply lyrical book sets out thesystems biology view of life.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition A beautifully written book... After the great successes of molecular biology, the time has come to re-assemble the organism. Denis Noble tells us why this needs to be done. He also tells us how we should go about it. Strongly recommended. * Sir Patrick Bateson, F.R.S., Emeritus Professor of Ethology, Cambridge *highly evocative essay * Steven Poole, The Guardian *Table of Contents1. The CD of Life: the genome ; 2. The organ of 30,000 pipes ; 3. The Score: is it written down? ; 4. The Conductor: downward causation ; 5. The Rhythm Section: the heartbeat and other rhythms ; 6. The Orchestra: the organs and systems of the body ; 7. Modes and Keys: cellular harmony ; 8. The Composer: evolution ; 9. The Opera Theatre: the brain ; 10. Curtain Call: The artist disappears
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Veterinary Embryology
Book SynopsisVeterinary Embryology, 2nd Edition, has been updated to reflect the many changes that have developed in the field; the text has been fully revised and expanded and is now in full colour and many pedagogical features and a companion website have been developed.Trade Review"Overall, this is a great resource for anyone new to the field of embryology/developmental biology or related fields. The book is written in a way that is easy to follow and understand. The extensive use of illustrations throughout the book makes it a great learning tool, especially for concepts that are difficult to visualize...One of the major improvements in this edition is the incorporation of color in the illustrations, which greatly enhances the interpretation of the images." (Doody Enterprises 07/04/2017)"The second edition of Veterinary Embryology is the best available source of current information on the topic. The content is comprehensive, authoritative, logically organized, and amply complemented with color illustrations that are generous in size and generally effective in highlighting stages of embryo development. Those illustrations are also available from a companion website"...."Tables in the book contain a wealth of information regarding embryo features and gestational timing for various domestic animals. Additionally, the book highlights molecular details of gene expression, stem cell lineage related to twinning, and a comprehensive description of hematopoietic development. This book is a good value for the price. I highly recommend it as the best available resource for information related to veterinary embryology. As a textbook, students will appreciate the key points and color illustrations" (Reviewed by Thomas F. Fletcher, DVM, PhD, University of Minnesota 15th June 2017 AVMA)Table of ContentsAbout the authors, vii Preface, ix Acknowledgements, xi About the companion website, xii 1 Historical aspects of embryology, 1 2 Division, growth and differentiation of cells, 13 3 Gametogenesis, 20 4 Fertilisation, 26 5 Cleavage, 33 6 Gastrulation, 39 7 Cell signalling and gene functioning during development, 45 8 Stem cells, 59 9 Establishment of the basic body plan, 67 10 Coelomic cavities, 73 11 Foetal membranes, 81 12 Forms of implantation and placentation, 92 13 Embryo mortality in domestic species, 112 14 Cardiovascular system, 119 15 Embryological and postnatal features of haematopoiesis, 148 16 Nervous system, 167 17 Muscular and skeletal systems, 195 18 Digestive system, 214 19 Respiratory system, 232 20 Urinary system, 240 21 Male and female reproductive systems, 251 22 Structures in the head and neck, 274 23 Endocrine system, 289 24 Eye and ear, 298 25 Integumentary system, 314 26 Age determination of the embryo and foetus, 331 27 Assisted reproductive technologies used in domestic species, 338 28 Genetic, chromosomal and environmental factors which adversely affect prenatal development, 351 Glossary, 371 Useful websites, 377 Index, 379
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Harvard University Press The Black Box of Biology
Book SynopsisMichel Morange updates the history of molecular biology at a moment when scientists are making big strides in genetic engineering and exploring new avenues, from epigenetics to systems biology. Morange places the latest findings and ideas in historical context, describing in accessible terms how transformative the molecular revolution has been.Trade ReviewA clear and engaging overview of all the major developments and their interrelations. This is a very useful book that should be read by all scientists and anyone interested in the study of the molecular basis of life. -- Kostas Kampourakis * History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences *Anyone with serious pretentions to understand what went on in the middle of the last century in the field of molecular biology—discovery of the double helix, genetic code, going on a few decades later to the sequencing of human genome, and the rise of evolutionary development, ‘evo-devo’—simply must read this book. It is comprehensive, well written (excellently translated by Matthew Cobb), and simply absorbing. -- Michael Ruse * Quarterly Review of Biology *An important contribution to the big history of the molecular revolution and absolutely required reading for serious students of the huge impact it has had on biology. -- Koen B. Tanghe * Journal of the History of Biology *Readable and enjoyable…Instead of seeing molecular biology as a theoretical program of molecular reductionism, we get a messy science with ambiguous experiments and tinkering scientists, enabling the reader to experience all the excitement and frustration that accompanied the hidden life of molecular biology. -- Massimiliano Simons * Metascience *Michel Morange is our finest guide to the dramatic rise of molecular biology and its persistence in our lives through genetic engineering. Brilliant, clear, and nuanced, The Black Box of Biology will become a classic in the field. -- Oren Harman, author of The Price of Altruism and EvolutionsMorange’s re-elaboration of his 1998 masterpiece, A History of Molecular Biology, is a gift. Compelling and masterful in its command of contemporary biology, history, and philosophy, The Black Box of Biology is a key reference for grasping the scope and roots of human interventions in the biological world. -- Sabina Leonelli, University of ExeterAn original and expansive analysis of the history of molecular biology, from its origins to the rise of genomics and epigenetics. Unparalleled in its scope and insight, The Black Box of Biology should be required reading for historians and biologists seeking to understand the molecular transformation of modern biology. -- Michael Dietrich, University of PittsburghWritten by a historian of science trained in François Jacob’s laboratory, The Black Box of Biology weaves together the social, political, and scientific dimensions of the ‘molecular revolution’ into a compelling narrative and a fascinating read. -- Pierre-Olivier Méthot, Laval University
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Oxford University Press Inc Invasive Species
Book SynopsisInvasive species come in all sizes, from plant pathogens like the chestnut blight in eastern North America, to the red imported fire ant that has spread throughout the South, the predatory Indian mongoose now found in the Caribbean and Hawaii, and the huge Burmese python populating the Florida swamps. And while many invasive species are safe and even beneficial, the more harmful varieties cost the world economy billions of dollars annually, devastate agriculture, spread painful and even lethal diseases, and otherwise diminish our quality of life in myriad surprising ways. In Invasive Species: What Everyone Needs to Know, award-winning biologist Daniel Simberloff offers a wide-ranging and informative survey that sheds light on virtually every aspect of these biological invaders. Filled with case studies of an astonishing array of invasive species, the book covers such topics as how humans introduce these species-sometimes inadvertently, but often deliberately-the areas that have suffereTrade Review"Written for nonexpert but educated readers, Invasive Species will reward those who demand well-documented information without requiring scientific details. By extending his wide-ranging survey of biological invasions beyond their biology, Simberloff acknowledges the crucial human dimensions of invasive species." -- Science "Most interesting are discussions on the transport and spread of invasive species during ancient human migrations. Reflecting the author's unbiased writing, the book includes a chapter on the controversies surrounding the science and regulation of invasive species. Recommended." -B.R. Shmaefsky, Lone Star College - Kingwood, CHOICE "Simberloff's narrative style clearly communicates the natural processes operating in invasion biology, along with the immense magnitude of invasion damages." -- Biological Conservation "...probably the most comprehensive and easy-to-read mini-volume to tackle the enormous topic of biological invasions, and a useful springboard for further reading." -- Michael Stastny, University of Ottawa, The Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsI. Introduction ; II. Geography and time course of invasions ; 1. Which areas have incurred the most biological invasions, ; and where have most invasions originated? ; 2. When have invasions occurred and by what means? How have rates of invasions changed? ; 3. The particular vulnerability of island ecosystems. ; 4. Distribution of introduced species among habitats. ; 5. Introduced species and global climate change ; III. Impacts of introduced species ; 1. Many have little or no impact ; 2. Direct effects ; 3. Indirect effects ; 4. "Invasional meltdown" ; 5. Time lags ; 6. Economic impacts ; IV. Evolution of introduced species and of natives in response to them ; 1. Morphological evolution ; 2. Behavioral evolution ; 3. Life cycle evolution ; 4. Physiological evolution ; 5. New species/modified native species generated by hybridization ; V. Management of introduced species ; 1. International agreements and national regulatory frameworks ; 2. Border security ; 3. Eradication ; 4. Maintenance management ; VI. Controversial matters regarding invasions ; 1. Useful introduced species ; 2. Introduced species and biodiversity ; 3. Invasive natives ; 4. How do we know a species is introduced? ; 5. Xenophobia ; 6. Animal rights vs. species rights ; 7. Restoration vs. novel ecosystems ; VII. Prospect - the Homogocene? ; VIII. Suggested reading and websites
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Jenny Stanford Publishing Quantum Physics and Life: How We Interact with
Book SynopsisThis book reveals glimpses of how the quantum physics of atoms and molecules influences, and even controls, the way our cells function and how we and our fellow animals interact with our environment. Simply put, how birds fly and why grass grows.Certainly, biochemistry and molecular biology are the foundations for the biology of living cells, but there is more—quantum coherence and entanglement influencing the functioning of proteins and enzymes, and strictly speaking, without the quantum phenomena we wouldn’t even be here.In the end, however, this book is based on the solid ground of science, presenting the many fascinating phenomena of how quantum physics makes life possible without any unwarranted mystification.Table of Contents1. Life and Quantum Physics 2. Our World Is Just a Small Part of the Whole 3. The Gecko and Life Upside Down 4. The Quantized World 5. Evolution: About the Origin of Life 6. From the Big Bang to Black Holes 7. As Time Goes By: The Arrow of Time 8. The Art of Finding Your Way Back Home 9. The Vision in New Light 10. Photosynthesis and the Golf Putt 11. The Respiratory Chain Sustains Our Lives 12. A Sense of Smell 13. DNA Repair: A Matter of Survival and Development 14. Quantum Physics in Diagnostics and Therapy 15. Not More Mysterious Than Necessary 16. Consciousness: The Greatest Mystery 17. A Glance at the Future of Quantum and Life
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University of New Mexico Press Patterns of Connection Essential Essays from
Book SynopsisFritjof Capra, scientist, educator, activist, and accomplished author, presents the evolution of his thought over five decades in Patterns of Connection. Organised thematically and chronologically, these essays document the revolutionary and far-reaching intellectual journey of one of the major public thinkers of the last half-century.Trade ReviewFritjof Capra is one of the foremost thinkers at the interface between modern physics and an encompassing worldview looking toward a sustainable future. In these essays, he has provided us with the intellectual tools to probe these critical and emerging ideas." - Jonathan Ashmore, contributor to The Senses: A Comprehensive Reference, Second Edition"This synthesis of the work of Fritjof Capra spanning five decades provides an essential systems-thinking framework to understand and tackle the complex socioecological challenges confronting the planet." - Miguel A. Altieri, author of Agroecology: The Science of Sustainable Agriculture
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University of California Press First Life
Book SynopsisThis pathbreaking book explores how life can begin, taking us from cosmic clouds of stardust, to volcanoes on Earth, to the modern chemistry laboratory. Seeking to understand life's connection to the stars, David Deamer introduces astrobiology, a new scientific discipline that studies the origin and evolution of life on Earth and relates it to the birth and death of stars, planet formation, interfaces between minerals, water, and atmosphere, and the physics and chemistry of carbon compounds. Deamer argues that life began as systems of molecules that assembled into membrane-bound packages. These in turn provided an essential compartment in which more complex molecules assumed new functions required for the origin of life and the beginning of evolution. Deamer takes us from the vivid and unpromising chaos of the Earth four billion years ago up to the present and his own laboratory, where he contemplates the prospects for generating synthetic life. Engaging and accessible, First Life describes the scientific story of astrobiology while presenting a fascinating hypothesis to explain the origin of life.Trade Review"An authoritative voice weighs in on a sprawling debate that's been raging in the scientific community for many decades, and lays out a succinct and persuasive hypothesis for the origin of life on Earth." The Scientist "Engaging... [Deamer] gives us an enriched sense of how the universe works." -- Elof Axel Carlson The Quarterly Review Of Bio "Insightfully written" Times Higher Education "Eloquent... A preeminent leader in the field tells his personal story of discovery in a unique and absorbing way." -- Chandra Wickramasinghe, University of Buckingham Bioscience "Thought-provoking... A journey of discovery into the nature of life itself." -- George M. Eberhart C&Rl NewsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. A Fireball Over Australia 2. Where Did Life Begin? 3. When Did Life Begin? 4. Carbon and the Building Blocks of Life 5. The Handedness of Life 6. Energy and Life's Origins 7. Self-Assembly and Emergence 8. How To Build a Cell 9. Achieving Complexity 10. Multiple Strands of Life 11. Catalysts: Life in the Fast Lane 12. Copying Life's Blueprints 13. How Evolution Begins 14. A Grand Simulation of Prebiotic Earth 15. Prospects for Synthetic Life Epilogue Sources and Notes Index
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Octopus Publishing Group The Spirit of the Rainforest
Book SynopsisBefore you step into the jungle, there are a few things you need to know...Join scientist Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza as she uncovers one of the most unexplored regions on the planet. Growing up amid the landscape of Peru and the rainforest of the Amazon, Rosa''s childhood was marked by the teachings of her grandmother. There, she was introduced to the world of traditional medicine and the rich biodiversity of the ''natural pharmacy'' right outside her window. After training as a scientist, Rosa returned to the Amazon rainforest to explore its rich landscapes, and the waters teeming with life. As a leading biologist in her field, Rosa continues to explore the region through a unique blend of scientific inquiry and ancient insight from indigenous communities.In this debut, Rosa uncovers hidden insights of the Amazon through fascinating stories from her expeditions in the jungle. Each chapter opens with a natural remedy from her pharmacopeia - situating the reader in a specific region of the Amazon. Through her personal and engaging narrative, Rosa recounts stories from her and her team''s journeys, and the many lessons they have learnt along the way. From the boiling river to the stingless bee, Rosa also shares fascinating discoveries of the unknown wonders of the Amazon - some of which will stretch beyond the realm of science to uncover the spirits of the rainforest.In this book, Rosa celebrates the richness of Amazonian culture, the wonders of biodiversity, and the enduring spiritual connections between humanity and the natural world.
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Yale University Press Wetware
Book SynopsisHow does a single-cell creature, such as an amoeba, lead such a sophisticated life? How does it hunt living prey, respond to lights, sounds, and smells, and display complex sequences of movements without the benefit of a nervous system? This book offers a startling and original answer.Trade Review"'Whilst Bray doesn't shy away from using unfamiliar terms they are always explained in context. For a book delving into systems biology and comparing specific examples of biological processes to computational systems that's quite a welcome surprise... The style is elegant and very readable.' Celia Gitterman, Chemistry World 'Biology and information lie at the heart of a new scientific revolution. In this timely and illuminating volume, Dennis Bray passionately weaves a compelling case for a computational view of life.' Martyn Amos, author of Genesis Machines: The New Science of Biocomputing"
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Mama Makes Books Fluffy Flying Seed
Book SynopsisStart Small, Think Big is a primary-science picture book series that takes young readers from the small and familiar to new areas of knowledge where they need to think big! Flying, Fluffy Seed is about the life cycle of a dandelion plant told clearly and carefully to build knowledge about plants. With a big fold-out map.
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Taylor & Francis Inc American Herbal Products Associations Botanical
Book SynopsisAccess to accurate, evidence-based, and clinically relevant information is essential to anyone who uses or recommends herbal products. With input from some of the most respected experts in herbal and integrative medicine, this completely revised edition of the American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook reviews both traditional knowledge and contemporary research on herbs to provide an authoritative resource on botanical safety. The book covers more than 500 species of herbs and provides a holistic understanding of safety through data compiled from clinical trials, pharmacological and toxicological studies, medical case reports, and historical texts. For each species, a brief safety summary is provided for quick reference, along with a detailed review of the literature. Easily understood classification systems are used to indicate the safety of each listed species and the potential for the species to interact with drugs. Enhancements to Trade Review"AHPA’s Botanical Safety Handbook is, without a doubt, an extremely valuable reference book that is highly recommended to product manufacturers, healthcare practitioners, regulatory agencies, industrial and academic researchers, and herbal product consumers."—Charles J. Knill and John F. Kennedy, Chembiotech Laboratories, in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules"Whenever there are questions or compositional uncertainties about a material, the toxicologist’s brow becomes populated with beads of perspiration. However, in the case of quantifying toxicity and making a human health risk assessment for a botanical product or component the toxicologists can get help from the American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook, Second Edition (BSH).The BSH is hefty by any objective measure such as dimensions, weight and content; it will likely be judged by its users as comprehensive. BSH covers over 500 herbs within almost 1,100 pages.BSH is a valuable resource for a toxicologist to understand the arena in which he or she is practicing their profession … using BSH gives valuable background information located in one place, reducing the literature searching time for obtaining background information on a botanical.… the BSH is a necessary reference in the personal library of toxicologists that routinely conduct hazard analyses and human health risk assessments of botanicals. Those toxicologists that assess the human health risks of botanicals will find a vast amount of generic background information that will supplement their activities. In addition, toxicologists will discover clear and valuable guidance and directions for making their human health risk assessments of botanicals."—John A. Budny in the International Journal of Toxicology, 2013 32: 466"… Although this edition covers approximately the same number of herbs as the first, expanded entries quadruple the number of pages. Records for medicinal herbs include summaries and reference lists, safety and interaction classifications, name variants, and plant partes) used. Inaccurate/unsubstantiated information often appears in publications providing safety evaluations of natural products. To increase the validity of this handbook, attempts were made to identify questionable reports as well as studies lacking sufficient details about formulations used; when included, limitations of such studies are noted. … This reference work will appeal to health care professionals, members of the public, and industry personnel interested in the safety and potential interactions of herbal products. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students and above; general readers.—J. Saxton, Bastyr University, in CHOICE Magazine"I have long anticipated examining an upgraded second edition. I was pleased to find that the revised content included input from a highly qualified expert advisory council … The vastly expanded content provides safety information on more than 550 species of herbs and includes new herbs, many from the Ayurvedic tradition. … overall this book fills an essential niche by intelligently addressing specific practical issues in the broad context of botanical safety concerns. I certainly will be referring to it regularly."—Francis Brinker, ND, HerbalGram, Issue 99, 2013"Now, thanks to the recent publication of the new edition of the American Herbal Products Association’s (AHPA) Botanical Safety Handbook, no health professional needs to make an uninformed decision [on drug interactions with herbs] ever again. … The most exhaustive reference of its kind ever assembled, the AHPA Botanical Safety Handbook distills in one place hundreds of thousands of pages of scientific and medical information on herbs – the most widely employed class of health remedies in the world. Without question, the handbook answers the question, "Is it safe?" … With the AHPA Botanical Safety Handbook on hand, now every doctor, nurse, pharmacist, clinic and hospital can have readily on hand the definitive guide to recurring herbal questions."—Chris Kilham, Foxnews.com, May 8, 2013"...a very valuable reference for anyone selling, manufacturing or using medicinal herbs and perhaps will help clear the way for setting better legal and labeling standards of herbs."—American Herb Association "A basic reference text which should be on every herbalist's shelf! . . . It is very complete and includes many Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs as well. Congratulations to AHPA on an excellent and much needed text. Thank you!"—Robyn's Recommended Reading"An absolutely necessary reference book, this book gives cautions and contraindications for more than 600 plants. Don't expect fun reading-it is strictly a reference book. BUY IT!"—The Herbal Connection"The Handbook is a very readable and authoritative reference for herbal products, their usage, toxicity, and contraindications."—The Microscope"This book represents a significant revision and expansion of the first edition… [it is] a very important, extraordinarily detailed compilation of safety data on botanicals used in human health products. It will be an excellent resource for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, academicians, researchers, regulators, consumers, and even marketers and advertisers. Every school of pharmacy, medicine, and nursing should have a copy in its library."—John H. Cardellina, II, ReevesGroup Virginia Beach, Virginia, United StatesTable of ContentsPreface to the First Edition. Preface. Acknowledgments. Editors. Expert Advisory Council. Introduction. A to Z Listing of Herbs. Appendix I: Herbal Constituent Profiles. Appendix 2: Herbal Action Profiles. Appendix 3: Herbal Interaction. Appendix 4: Safety of Botanicals in Pregnancy and Lactation. Appendix 5: Herb Listings by Classification.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Cholinesterase: Production, Uses and Health
Book SynopsisCholinesterase is a family of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid, a reaction necessary to allow a cholinergic neuron to return to its resting state after activation. Cholinesterases are the target enzyme of numerous pesticides and chemical warfare agents and have been used for over two decades in the detection of these compounds. In this book, the authors present current research in the production, uses and health effects of cholinesterase. Topics discussed include cholinergic therapy for autistic spectrum disorders; acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of Alzheimer''s disease; use of fish brain and muscle acetylcholinesterase as a biomarker to monitor water pollution and the evolutionary aspects of molecular forms and biological functions of acetylcholinesterase.
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Hampton Press Mind and Nature: A Necessary Unity
Book SynopsisA re-issue of Gregory Bateson's classic work. It summarizes Bateson's thinking on the subject of the patterns that connect living beings to each other and to their environment.
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Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Plasmonic Resonators: Fundamentals, Advances, and
Book SynopsisPlasmonic resonators, composed of metallic micro- and nanostructures, belong to the category of excited-state physics on resonances from gigahertz to petahertz. Dynamical physics is in contrast to ground-state physics, which includes thermal states, and is connected to diverse applications to enhance existing photo-induced effects and phenomena such as plasmon-enhanced photoluminescence and Raman scattering. This book has three main aims: to provide fundamental knowledge on plasmonic resonators, to explain diverse plasmonic resonators, and to stimulate further development in plasmonic resonators. Plasmon-related studies, which are sometimes called plasmonics and include a substantial portion of metamaterials, have shown significant development since the 1980s. The piled-up results are too numerous to study from the beginning, but this book summarizes those results, including the history (past), all the possible types of plasmonic resonators (present), and their wide range of applications (future). It provides the basics of plasmons and resonant physics for undergraduate students, the systematic knowledge on plasmonic resonators for graduate students, and cutting-edge and in-depth information on plasmon-enhancement studies for researchers who are not experts in plasmonics and metamaterials, thereby benefitting a wide range of readers who are interested in the nanotechnology involving metallic nanostructures.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Plasma frequency. Optical constants in metals. Metal–Insulator Interface where SPPs emerge. Brief overview of the history. Numerical methods. Nanofabrication methods. Chapter summary. Response Function Theory. Classical model for response function. Quantum mechanical description for response function. Spectral theory. Generalized theory for response function. Chapter summary. Plasmonic Resonators. Plasmonic waveguides. Nanoparticle plasmonic resonators. Nanoparticle-assembled plasmonic resonators. Single-layer lattices. Collective oscillation associated with longitudinal component in plasmonic resonators. Plasmonic resonators of simply stacked structures. Plasmonic resonators with chirality. Plasmonic resonators of stacked complementary (SC) structures. Perfect absorbers. Chapter summary. Nonlocality on Plasmonic Resonances. Nonlocal responses in far-field spectra. Nonlocal responses in near-field scattering. Optical nonlocality in plasmonic resonators. Chapter summary. Plasmonic Enhancement. Principles of Plas*. Purcell effect. PlasPL. Surface-plasmon-amplified stimulated emission resonators (SPASER). Strong coupling of plasmons with excitons and other resonances. PlasRaman. PlasCat. PlasNLO. Other Plas*. IR emitters. Chapter summary. Future Prospects. Status after two decades since the era of nanotechnology. Directions being opened. Challenges in near future. Concluding remarks.
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Books do Furnish a Life: An electrifying
Book Synopsis'A rich feast of his essays, reviews, forewords, squibs and conversations, in which talent and passion are married to deep knowledge.' Matt Ridley'Enjoy the unfailing clarity of his thought and prose, as well as the grandeur of his vision of life on Earth.' - Mark Cocker, Spectator'Richard Dawkins is a thunderously gifted science writer.' Sunday TimesIncluding conversations with Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Steven Pinker, Matt Ridley and more, this is an essential guide to the most exciting ideas of our time and their proponents from our most brilliant science communicator.Books Do Furnish a Life is divided by theme, including celebrating nature, exploring humanity, and interrogating faith. For the first time, it brings together Richard Dawkins' forewords, afterwords and introductions to the work of some of the leading thinkers of our age - Carl Sagan, Lawrence Krauss, Jacob Bronowski, Lewis Wolpert - with a selection of his reviews to provide an electrifying celebration of science writing, both fiction and non-fiction. It is also a sparkling addition to Dawkins' own remarkable canon of work.Plenty of other scientists write well, but no one writes like Dawkins... here is Dawkins the teacher, the scholar, the polemicist, the joker, the aesthete, the poet, the satirist, the man of compassion as well as indignation, the slayer of superstition and, above all, the scientist. - Areo MagazineTrade ReviewMuch more than just a collection of journalism, this has an overarching unity and presents a panoramic survey of his intellectual career. There are occasional moments of delicious savagery as Dawkins dismantles an opponent. Much more often he celebrates the work of fellow scientists and throughout the entire 460 pages, one can enjoy the unfailing clarity of his thought and prose, as well as the grandeur of his vision of life on Earth. -- Mark Cocker * Spectator *
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Return of the God Hypothesis
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author of Darwin’s Doubt, Stephen Meyer, presents groundbreaking scientific evidence of the existence of God, based on breakthroughs in physics, cosmology, and biology.Beginning in the late 19th century, many intellectuals began to insist that scientific knowledge conflicts with traditional theistic belief—that science and belief in God are “at war.” Philosopher of science Stephen Meyer challenges this view by examining three scientific discoveries with decidedly theistic implications. Building on the case for the intelligent design of life that he developed in Signature in the Cell and Darwin’s Doubt, Meyer demonstrates how discoveries in cosmology and physics coupled with those in biology help to establish the identity of the designing intelligence behind life and the universe. Meyer argues that theism—with its affirmati
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The University of Chicago Press Georg Forster
Book SynopsisTrade Review2016--Winner of the Leipzig Book Fair Prize (Non-fiction) 2015--Winner of the Gleim Literature Prize "A rich and exciting book. . . . It imagines Forster as a thinker and therefore the relationship of the two main parts of his biography--circumnavigation and revolution--unite for the first time."--Gustav Seibt "S ddeutsche Zeitung " "The two key concepts of the era, 'nature' and 'revolution, ' which were in Forster's thinking and actions, Goldstein reconstructs in an impressive way: in a thrilling, lucid style drawing on Forster's diaries, letters, and works."--Oliver Pfohlmann "Neue Z rcher Zeitung " "The revolution is not a figment, but a natural phenomenon, a 'self-ignition of the reason' for Forster. To have developed this relationship, a 'natural revolution, ' from Forster's natural and human science is Goldstein's no small merit."--Alexander Kosenina "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung " "Goldstein explores Forster's experience of life and the ambivalent relationship between nature and philosophy. He shows Forster as more than a shipwrecked hero, but rather as an insightful thinker who was as bold as he was stoic."--Benedikt Erenz "ZEIT " "Using extensive quotes, Goldstein thrillingly depicts Forster's great journey, the impressions and ordeals of which are said to have remained with him for life."--Janika Gelinek "Neue Z rcher Zeitung " "An extraordinary life story that is thrilling to read."--Lina Kokaly "Radio Bremen "
£46.32
Taylor & Francis Inc The Mathematics Companion
Book SynopsisEverything You Need to Know about Mathematics for Science and EngineeringUpdated and expanded with new topics, The Mathematics Companion: Mathematical Methods for Physicists and Engineers, 2nd Edition presents the essential core of mathematical principles needed by scientists and engineers. Starting from the basic concepts of trigonometry, the book covers calculus, differential equations, and vector calculus. A new chapter on applications discusses how we see objects mathematically with the eye, how quantum mechanics works, and more.A Convenient, Student-Friendly Format Rich with Diagrams and Clear ExplanationsThe book presents essential mathematics ideas from basic to advanced level in a way that is useful to both students and practicing professionals. It offers a unique and educational approach that is the signature style of the author's companion books. The author explains mathematical concepts clearly, concisely, and visually, ilTrade Review"The book summarizes basic notions of mathematical methods for physicists and engineers in a schematic way. It is aimed both at science students and physicists who need a quick handy reference when they have to solve a specific mathematical problem."—Applications of Mathematics, 60, 2015Praise for the First Edition:"This is an interesting and useful little book … .it is very well done, and everything that might be expected to be there is there … . The book might also be invaluable for those undergraduate students in Mathematics, Science, or Engineering, who need to undertake first- and second-year courses in Mathematics, and it will serve those who wish to have quick access to all those formulae that seem to be so readily forgotten."—Australian Physics, March/April 2006Table of ContentsPart 1 Essential Mathematics: Basic mathematics. Differentiation. Integration. Exponentials and logarithms. Hyperbolic functions. Infinite series. Part 2 Advance Mathematics: Ordinary differential equations. Laplace transforms. Vector analysis. Partial derivatives. Multiple integrals. Fourier series. Special functions. Partial differential equations.
£36.09
Princeton University Press A Most Interesting Problem
Book SynopsisTrade Review"DeSilva's volume provides a welcome opportunity to reflect on the history of evolutionary theory as a legacy complicated by Darwin's prescience as well as prejudice."---Erika Lorraine Milam, Science"Together with ten colleagues, DeSilva courageously takes up this perennially red-hot founding text of his discipline."---Jessica Riskin, New York Review of Books"A fascinating, comprehensive, and accessible collection of essays. . . . A Most Interesting Problem gives credit to Darwin where credit is due, but is unabashed in its systematic rejection of outdated science."---Lydia Pyne, JSTOR Daily"In this ‘tribute to how science operates,’ 10 contributors revisit Descent on the 150th anniversary of its publication in a ‘quest for understanding the origin, biological variation, behavior, and evolution of humans.’ . . . Each of the contributors adds something valuable to the conversation." * Kirkus Reviews *"This important new collection of commentaries on what is perhaps the most challenging of Darwin's books in our own time, takes up the evidence for human evolution, our place in the family tree, the origins of civilization, of human races, and of sex differences in ways that are both meaningful as well as accessible to those both inside and outside of the scholarly world who are interested in reading and wrestling with this important and core work of Charles Darwin for themselves."---Johannes E. Riutta, The Well-Read Naturalist"[A] unique presentation of the many scientific ideas and hypotheses of Darwin’s “Descent of Man”. [A Most Interesting Problem] is a very interesting book about how sometimes scientific beliefs that have existed for decades can easily be debunked using modern technology."---Molly Gabler-Smith, Integrative and Comparative Biology"This is an especially important and timely project because Darwin’s volume is chock-full of creative, thought-provoking arguments and speculations about human evolution that span an extremely wide range of subjects, and after 150 years, many of these are overdue for a fresh reconsideration."---Jason Winning, Quarterly Review of Biology"This summary of Darwin's contributions to understanding human evolution should interest not only biologists and anthropologists but all concerned about the fate of the human species."---J. S. Schwartz, CHOICE"A Most Interesting Problem is a fantastic run-down of today’s understanding of human evolution and a great showcase of the scientific process."---Tibi Puiu, ZME Science"Fascinating reading about the development of science, and the cultural blindspots than can misdirect even the most brilliant scientists."---Ian Angus, Climate & Capitalism
£15.29
Elsevier Science Transfusion Medicine and Hemostasis
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£86.36
Elsevier Science Symptomatic
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction PART I - SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS Section I.I - General 2. Joint hypermobility and pain 3. Chronic Widespread Pain 4. Widespread pain in childhood 5. Myofascial Pain 6. Multiple unexplained symptoms 7. Itchy rash and general malaise Section I.II - Fatigue 8. Fatigue 9. Brain fog Section I.III - Skin 10. Stretched, unsightly scars 11. Bruising and bleeding 12. Poor wound healing 13. Repeated joint dislocation and bruising PART II - HEAD AND NECK Section II.I - Psychological health 14. Anxiety 15. Depression 16. Posttraumatic stress 17. Attention difficulties 18. Loneliness and social isolation Section II.II - Head and neck 19. Postural Headache 20. Persistent pressure headache 21. Cough-induced headache 22. Excruciating headache on the side of the head 23. Headache with shaking episodes and "brain fog" 24. Skull-base headache with intermittent burning limb pain 25. Fainting, headache and "bobble head" 26. Pressure headache and blurry vision 27. Head, neck, and shoulder pain 28. Headache with pain and stiffness in the neck 29. Migraine Section II.III - Eyes 30. Difficulty reading 31. Blurry and double vision Section II.IV - Mouth and voice 32. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and headache 33. Gum bleeding and early tooth loss 34. Difficulty swallowing 35. Voice change PART III - TORSO Section III.I - Upper and lower back 36. Upper back pain 37. Low back pain 38. Progressive leg weakness and urinary incontinence 39. Sacral and buttock pain Section III.II - Rib cage 40. Posterior rib cage pain 41. Chest wall pain Section III.III - Lungs 42. Shortness of breath 43. Still tired after sleeping Section III.IV - Heart and cardiovascular system 44. Palpitations 45. Feeling shaky with palpitations 46. Severe abdominal pain and a cold leg Section III.V - Abdomen 47. Abdominal pain and feeding intolerance in a child 48. Chronic constipation and nausea in a child 49. Failure to thrive in a young child 50. Heartburn and feeling full, even after a small meal 51. Stomach pain and reflux failing medical management 52. Sluggish stomach 53. Persistent nausea 54. Severe constipation 55. Severe abdominal pain after eating, and weight loss 56. Stomach and midback pain with eating Section III.VI - Pelvis 57. Bladder pain with urinary frequency and urgency 58. Bulging of the bladder and vagina, with difficulty urinating 59. Rectal bulging, hemorrhoids, and difficulty emptying the bowel PART IV - LIMBS Section IV.I - Movement disorders 60. Twitching 61. Uncontrolled spasms triggered by exercise Section IV.II - Shoulder / upper limb 62. Neck pain and tingling in the arm and hand 63. Shoulder pain and/or instability 64. Painful shoulder blade 65. Intermittent pain and weakness in the arm and hand 66. Pain in the hands and reduced grip strength 67. Pain and weakness in the forearm, wrist and hand Section IV.III - Lower limb 68. Hip Pain 69. Wobbly kneecap and a painful knee 70. Swelling and redness in both feet 71. Leg swelling and pain 72. Weakness and painful numbness in the arms and legs 73. Burning pain in the feet 74. Foot pain and repeated ankle sprains 75. Painful heels, and tired and clumsy feet
£121.50
Elsevier Science Genesis Pathophysiology and Management of Venous
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. The lymphovenous system 2. Lymphangiogenesis 3. Lymphatic system of the lower limb 4. Diseases of the venous system 5. The pathophysiology of varicose veins of the lower limb 6. Etiology of varicose veins 7. Clinical manifestations 8. Staging of chronic venous disease 9. Management 10. History of the surgical management of varicose veins 11. Contemporary surgical procedures 12. Endovenous laser treatment 13. Radiofrequency ablation 14. Sclerotherapy 15. Modified microfoam sclerotherapy 16. Deep vein thrombosis 17. Anticoagulation in the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism 18. Chronic venous ulcer 19. The morbid varicose vein 20. Photographic presentation of venous diseases
£117.90
Springer International Publishing AG Fundamentals of Clinical Data Science
Book SynopsisThis open access book comprehensively covers the fundamentals of clinical data science, focusing on data collection, modelling and clinical applications. Topics covered in the first section on data collection include: data sources, data at scale (big data), data stewardship (FAIR data) and related privacy concerns. Aspects of predictive modelling using techniques such as classification, regression or clustering, and prediction model validation will be covered in the second section. The third section covers aspects of (mobile) clinical decision support systems, operational excellence and value-based healthcare. Fundamentals of Clinical Data Science is an essential resource for healthcare professionals and IT consultants intending to develop and refine their skills in personalized medicine, using solutions based on large datasets from electronic health records or telemonitoring programmes. The book’s promise is “no math, no code”and will explain the topics in a style that is optimized for a healthcare audience.Table of ContentsData sources.- Data at scale.- Standards in healthcare data.- Using FAIR data / data stewardship.- Privacy / deidentification.- Preparing your data.- Creating a predictive model.- Diving deeper into models.- Validation and Evaluation of reported models.- Clinical decision support systems.- Mobile app development.- Operational excellence.- Value Based Healthcare (Regulatory concerns).
£40.49
Cambridge University Press Python Programming for Biology
Book SynopsisThis book presents core concepts in computational biology in an accessible, jargon-free manner and offers a complete foundation course in the Python language, with entry points for novices and experienced programmers alike. Material covers traditional bioinformatics and many topics beyond, with practical examples for Python versions 2 and 3.Trade Review'As a long-time advocate of Python as the language of choice for both the bulk of biological data analysis and for teaching computer programming to molecular life scientists, I am delighted to see this book. [It] provides a well-focused introduction to Python programming but then goes on to use the clarity of the Python language to demystify a wide range of commonly applied data processing and analysis techniques that arise in modern cell and molecular biology. The integration of straightforward introductions to sequence analysis, image processing and statistical analysis (amongst others) into a book on Python is inspired. The clarity of the Python language helps to show that often 'yes it really is that simple', in a way that staring at a mathematical expression often fails to, and the programming element allows the reader to become actively involved.' Jeremy Craven, University of Sheffield'Python Programming for Biology is an excellent introduction to the challenges that biologists and biophysicists face. The choice of Python is appropriate; we use it in most research in our laboratories at the interface between biology, biochemistry and bioinformatics. The book takes us through programming principles for a beginner with a biological background, introducing the basics. It has useful tips for improving code and some specific examples, for example in sequence analysis, macromolecular structures, image processing and databases. I was pleased to see that there is a substantive section on machine learning which in the era of 'big data' is becoming central to much of the software developed for biomedical and agri-biotech research.' Tom Blundell, University of Cambridge'Stevens and Boucher tear down barriers to programming and bioinformatics, for biologists and medics alike … this is the book that I wish I could have read years ago. Serving as both a straightforward tutorial and plain-English reference, the key programming, biology and bioinformatics concepts necessary to build programs for practical, real-world applications are explained in a logical and easy-to-follow order, helping the reader to get from zero to results faster. Unlike many programming books and resources, information is presented in the right amount of detail and jargon is demystified, giving a gentle but thorough and practical introduction to programming with Python, while providing useful tips and encouraging good practices. This introduction is built on with 'from the ground up' explanations of basic, intermediate and advanced computational biology methodologies through Python implementations, resulting in a well-rounded text for programming to solve biological challenges.' Harry Jubb, University of Cambridge'As an increasingly valuable and important skill, programming can be daunting for those new to it. Python Programming for Biology provides the perfect introduction into the world of coding. Stevens and Boucher gently guide the reader through the basics and into practical examples that will aid the reader into incorporating Python into their research activities. I would not hesitate to recommend it as a valuable teaching aide or to people keen to expand their horizons into bioinformatics.' David Ascher, University of Cambridge'Python has become a programming and scripting language of utmost importance in scientific computing, in particular in biology. Major, widely used software packages make use of Python, and libraries offering powerful functionalities are available. Many if not most research projects in biology benefit from computational techniques. Although it is incredibly simple to write small scripts in Python, for a novice in programming, the first steps may seem daunting. In contrast to many other books on Python, this book is specifically aimed at an audience that has little or no experience with programming. After a step-by-step introduction to programming in Python, it describes concrete examples from different areas in biology, with code examples from data analysis to modelling. [It] is a highly valuable addition to the literature on Python, and recommended to any biologist who is interested in using computers in his research.' Michael Nilges, Institut Pasteur, France'[Stevens and Boucher's] understanding of the needs of the target audience for this book (primarily bench scientists with minimal programming experience) is complete. They have accurately customized the book, to meet those specific requirements which are so distinct from those of students aspiring to be specialist programmers. They have achieved this difficult objective without 'dumbing down' the content or omitting any relevant aspect of Python. The book provides an easy and comprehensive introduction for the complete novice as well as offering plenty to engage the more experienced reader. This work is exactly what is required for us to build new training events upon.' David Judge, University of CambridgeTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Prologue; 2. Beginners' guide; 3. Python basics; 4. Program control and logic; 5. Functions; 6. Files; 7. Object orientation; 8. Object data modelling; 9. Mathematics; 10. Coding tips; 11. Biological sequences; 12. Pairwise sequence alignments; 13. Multiple sequence alignments; 14. Sequence variation and evolution; 15. Macromolecular structures; 16. Array data; 17. High-throughput sequence analyses; 18. Images; 19. Signal processing; 20. Databases; 21. Probability; 22. Statistics; 23. Clustering and discrimination; 24. Machine learning; 25. Hard problems; 26. Graphical interfaces; 27. Improving speed; Appendix 1: simplified language reference; Appendix 2: selected standard type methods and operations; Appendix 3: standard module highlights; Appendix 4: string formatting; Appendix 5: regular expressions; Appendix 6: further statistics; Glossary; Index.
£56.99
The University of Chicago Press The Lost Species
Book SynopsisTrade Review"An unexpectedly delightful and rewarding jaunt into once-cherished, now-decaying living history. Each chapter gives a quick sketch of a species or genus that was formally described from a museum specimen, often decades after it was collected. Most of the creatures--which include lightning cockroaches, squeaker frogs, pygmy bandicoots from New Guinea, ruby seadragons, and 'atomic' tarantulas caught at a nuclear test site in Nevada--have been identified in the past fifteen years or so."--Ira Flatow "Wall Street Journal" "As part of the rising concern for global biodiversity, Christopher Kemp makes clear the value of preserved specimens in basic research. He successfully presents their study as part science, part history, and part adventure."--Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor, emeritus, Harvard University "Forbes, Best Biology Books of 2017" "The natural history museums of the world are full of surprises--undescribed species, from flying foxes to king crabs--sitting on their shelves waiting for someone to notice. Kemp vividly brings to life the stories of these specimens, and the people who collect and describe them. The Lost Species will delight any reader who cares about discovery, adventure, and the little-known planet that sustains us."--Richard Conniff, author of The Species Seekers: Heroes, Fools, and the Mad Pursuit of Life on Earth "Forbes, Best Biology Books of 2017" "Natural history museums and their collections come alive with Kemp's inside stories of new species formerly hidden away in museum drawers and jars. Anyone who appreciates discovery and has an interest in museums, history, and biodiversity will find plenty to enjoy in The Lost Species, an intriguing, engaging, and conversational read."--Marty Crump, author of Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Adder's Fork and Lizard's Leg: The Lore and Mythology of Amphibians and Reptiles "Forbes, Best Biology Books of 2017" "Natural history collections are vast, backlogged, error-riddled, or incompletely described. Think of all those expeditions in the 1800s and 1900s. Imagine drawers with thousands of beetles and flies, countless jars of marine invertebrates. What other treasures could those collections still be holding? Well, biologist Kemp wondered about that, too. And he went on a quest to uncover the forgotten collections and chronicled his findings in a book, The Last Species--new species that were only found with the help of natural history museums. . . . Amazing story."--Ira Flatow "Science Friday" "At a time when funding for natural history collections is under siege, Kemp's The Lost Species, which champions the irreplaceable value of these collections in the identification of new species, is a refreshing endorsement of both biodiversity and curatorial taxonomic expertise. . . . Kemp ably demonstrates the vital role that natural history collections and curators with taxonomic expertise play in the documentation of new species and ultimately in the preservation of biodiversity. These collections require maintenance to ensure the preservation of specimens and documentation for the next generation of taxonomists, who will discover more new species. It is my hope that The Lost Species will engender broader public interest and support for these efforts."--Bonnie Styles "Science" "As Kemp showcases these inspiring discoveries, you'll find yourself wondering what undiscovered treasures can be found in your local natural history museum. Clearly there is plenty of unknown biodiversity: currently, only 2 million species have been named out of the estimated 10 million that are thought to be out there (some credible estimates go as high as 30 million unnamed species), but I was amazed to learn that as many as half of all museum specimens are misidentified. Yeow! Clearly, there's a lot of taxonomic and systematic work to be done. This engaging book is a compelling argument for the overall value of natural history museums, and for the importance of studying these collections."--GrrlScientist "Forbes, Best Biology Books of 2017" "Major natural history museums of the world today collectively hold an enormous, irreplaceable collection of scientific objects numbering in the billions. Among this library of life and culture that has been assembled over several centuries, each piece has its own tale to tell. Christopher Kemp vividly brings several of these stories to life in The Lost Species. He chooses pieces ranging from a lowly nematode worm to the mighty dinosaur Apatosaurus (formerly known as Brontosaurus) to engage us. He presents these specimens to us not only as voucher specimens of Earth's biodiversity, but also as examples of human endeavor surrounding their discovery and eventual study. A great read for anyone interested in natural history museum collections, how they came to be, and what we can learn from them." --Lance Grande, author of Curators "Forbes, Best Biology Books of 2017"Table of ContentsIntroduction The Vertebrates 1. Pushed up a Mountain and into the Clouds: The Olinguito (Bassaricyon neblina) 2. Beneath a Color 83 Sky: The Ucucha Mouse (Thomasomys ucucha) 3. Going on a Tapir Hunt: The Little Black Tapir (Tapirus kabomani) 4. A Taxonomic Confusion: The Saki Monkeys (Pithecia genus) 5. Scattered to the Corners of the World: The Arfak Pygmy Bandicoot (Microperoryctes aplini) 6. The One That Got Away for 160 Years: Wallace’s Pike Cichlid (Crenicichla monicae) 7. Here Be Dragons: The Ruby Seadragon (Phyllopteryx dewysea) 8. A Century in a Jar: The Thorius Salamanders 9. From a Green Bowl: The Overlooked Squeaker Frog (Arthroleptis kutogundua) 10. A Body and a Disembodied Tail: Smith’s Hidden Gecko (Cyrtodactylus celatus) The Invertebrates 11. Treasure in the By-Catch: The Gall Wasps (Cynipoidea species) 12. The Biomimic: The Lightning Cockroach (Lucihormetica luckae) 13. Sunk beneath the Surface in a Sea of Beetles: Darwin’s Rove Beetle (Darwinilus sedarisi) 14. The Spoils of a Distant War: The Congo Duskhawker Dragonfly (Gynacantha congolica) 15. A Specimen in Two Halves: Muir’s Wedge-Shaped Beetle (Rhipidocyrtus muiri) 16. Mary Kingsley’s Longhorn Beetle (Pseudictator kingsleyae) 17. The Giant Flies (Gauromydas papavero and Gauromydas mateus) 18. It Came from Area 51: The Atomic Tarantula Spider (Aphonopelma atomicum) 19. The Host with the Most: The Nematode Worm (Ohbayashinema aspeira) 20. From a Time Machine on Cromwell Road: Ablett’s Land Snail (Pseudopomatias abletti) 21. In Sight of Land: Payden’s Isopod (Exosphaeroma paydenae) 22. A Ball of Spines: Makarov’s King Crab (Paralomis makarovi) Botanical 23. In an Ikea Bag: The Custard Apple Family (Monanthotaxis Genus) The Others 24. Waiting with Their Jackets On: The Fossils (Paleontology Specimens Collected by Elmer Riggs) 25. The First Art: The Earliest Hominin Engraving (a 500,000-Year-Old Shell) Epilogue Illustration Captions and Credits Notes Index
£17.00
World Scientific Publishing Company Biological Language Model Theory and Application
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£50.91
Elsevier Science Agriculture to Zoology
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Information Literacy in the Life Sciences 2. Scientific Literacy 3. Designing Information Literacy Instruction for the Life Sciences 4. Agriculture and Plant Sciences Information Literacy 5. Marine and Aquatic Sciences Information Literacy 6. Polar (Arctic and Antarctic) Sciences Information Literacy 7. Zoological and Animal Sciences Information Literacy
£56.66
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc The Dissection of Vertebrates
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This manual is destined to be a must for the present generation of beginning and intermediate students in the anatomy of vertebrates. It blends a familiar language with the formalism and cadence of Victorian descriptions, all the while maintaining clear directions on dissection procedures, and amazing, realistic, art, rendering its reading a vivid experience. It is strongly based in the conceptual framework of phylogeny but without losing the practical spirit of manuals. The incorporation of new sections on examples often not (or ever) included in other works is a bonus that broadens its scope, flexibility, and utility." --Dr Sergio F Vizcaino, Departmento Cientifico Paleontologia Vertebrados, Museo de la Plata, Argentina "This new lab manual by De Iuliis and Pulerà will quickly become the standard for veterinary and vertebrate zoology courses alike. The artwork is simply the best available, and appears more true-to-life than any others. The choice of including skeletal material beyond the standard fare (including T. rex!) makes this manual truly innovative. The text clearly explains the anatomy, and goes into more detail than any similar manual, allowing the instructor to more easily tailor the manual to his or her course. Prepare to see this work mimicked by others!" --Randall Lauff, Biology Department, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada "This book is the go-to manual for comparative anatomy and vertebrate morphology courses. The excellent artwork and clear text make it understandable and practical for students. Having taught anatomy for 36 years and used every possible lab manual, I chose this manual among all others. The inclusion of a variety of vertebrate skulls makes it a valuable tool for biology students. The 3rd edition adds valuable information on the protochordates and the sheep heart and shark reproductive system. The clear instructions and illustrations of this manual make the job of the lab instructor much easier and enjoyable. This is the best comparative anatomy lab manual!" --Dr. Philip J. Motta, Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of South Florida, Tampa "De Iuliis and Pulerà have produced a must-read primer for helping our students understand the anatomy of vertebrates. It is a delightful guide full of important and relevant anatomical information on a variety of vertebrates. It is written in a straightforward, concise, easy to follow style and is accompanied by amazing artwork. We look forward to the Chinese version coming out! Read this book - and learn from one of the best." --Dr. Zhikun Gai Associate Professor of Key Laboratory of Vertebrate Evolution and Human Origins, Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing "I have been using this outstanding lab manual for my Vertebrate Biology course for more than ten years. It is simply the best available for vertebrate comparative anatomy courses. I have always appreciated the broad coverage and excellent diagrams, and especially the combination of artwork and photographs. The third edition builds upon the strengths of the previous two by adding sections on the amphioxus, sea squirt, and sheep heart. These new sections have excellent diagrams and photos; for example, the photos of the preserved sheep heart with the superficial adipose tissue and cut vessels show the students what the heart in the dissecting tray in front of them actually looks like, as opposed to a stylized artistic view of the heart seen in most lab texts. No other lab manual I am aware of offers this realistic approach. Like the previous editions, the new photos and art are clear and easy to read and study. I am looking forward to bringing this updated lab text to a whole new generation of students." --Dr. Mark S. Mills, Assistant Professor of Biology, Missouri Western State University, St Joseph "De Iuliis and Pulerà’s The Dissection of Vertebrates is a special work that combines current science and anatomical description with exceptional illustration. Importantly, the authors introduce vertebrate anatomy on a solid phylogenetic footing before proceeding to the sections that separately focus on dissections of exemplar vertebrates. I have used De Iuliis and Pulerà’s The Dissection of Vertebrates since its inaugural publication – no other manual comes close to this work in terms of its clarity of prose and highly polished scientific illustration. In my course, we focus on the dissection of the cat, and the content of the manual is excellently suited for an in-depth coverage of mammalian anatomical systems over the course of a semester. The writing is clear and accessible, and its organization is well suited for training students to rely on working between the guide and specimen, with dissection tools in hand. The sections on mammal and reptile skulls are exciting features usually not seen elsewhere, and introduce students to the intricacies and varieties of form that have evolved in those lineages. This aspect, along with the breathtaking illustrations, transforms the manual into an important reference for students and morphologists alike. In addition, De Iuliis brings the content up to date, such as including new terms such as procoracoid, which reflects the current work on recent reconsiderations of anatomical homologies. The illustrations deserve extra comment: Pulerà’s renderings show an extraordinary commitment to accuracy and aesthetic excellence; in addition to their value for navigating anatomy, virtually any of his illustrations could be framed and displayed as high culture natural history art. In this regard, the manual could, arguably, serve as a source for a course in scientific illustration. For all of these reasons I could not recommend a work on vertebrate anatomy more highly. All told, it is a work that would make the science’s founder, Georges Cuvier, proud." -- Dr. Thomas D. Carr, Associate Professor of Biology, Carthage College, KenoshaTable of Contents1. Vertebrates and Their Kin 2. The Lamprey 3. The Shark 4. The Perch 5. The Mudpuppy 6. The Frog 7. The Cat 8. Reptile Skulls and Mandibles 9. The Pigeon
£60.29
Elsevier Science Communicating as Women in STEM
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1.Introduction: Understanding STEM cultures and communication expectations2.Gender roles/differences and communication expectations and violationsa.Gender roles/differences b.Verbal influencing strategies3.Making culture and implicit rules visiblea.Voice/paralanguageb.Listening/responding/turn-takingc.Body movement, placement, and imaged.The invisibles: time, smell, and touch4.Communicator styles: male/female/androgynousa.Bem’s sex role inventory and the value of androgynous communication style
£46.73
Elsevier Science Muscle and Exercise Physiology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSkeletal Muscle Morphology 1. Human Body Composition and Muscle Mass 2. Functional Morphology of the Striated Muscle 3. Mechanisms of Muscle Contraction and Relaxation 4. Motor Units and Muscle Receptors Muscle Energetics and its Performance 5. Muscle Energetics 6. Efficiency of Skeletal Muscle 7. Muscle Function: Strength, Speed, and, Fatigability 8. Critical Power: Possibly the Most Important Fatigue Threshold in Exercise Physiology 9. Energy Cost of Human Locomotion on Land and in Water Muscle Metabolism and Exercise Physiology 10. The Coupling of Internal and External Gas Exchange During Exercise 11. Carbohydrate Metabolism During Exercise 12. Muscle Lipid Metabolism 13. Muscle as an Endocrine Organ 14. The Role of Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in Skeletal Muscle 15. Exercise, Immunity and Illness Body Adaptation to Exercise 16. The Evolution of Skeletal Muscle Plasticity in Response to Physical Activity and Inactivity 17. Muscle Blood Flow and Vascularization in Response to Exercise and Training 18. Metabolic Transitions and Muscle Metabolic Stability: Effects of Exercise Training 19. Human Aging - Impact on Muscle Force and Power 20. The Role of Exercise on Fracture Reduction and Bone Strengthening Heart Muscle and Exercise 21. Functional Morphology of the Cardiac Myocyte 22. Exercise and the Coronary Circulation 23. Cardiac Energetics 24. Regulation of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure During Exercise in Humans 25. Sympatho-excitation in Heart Failure: Contribution of Skeletal Muscle Reflexes and the Protective Role of Exercise Training
£123.30
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Statistics in Medicine
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Planning Studies: From Design to Publication 2. Planning Analysis: Addressing Your Scientific Objective 3. Probability and Relative Frequency 4. Distributions 5. Descriptive Statistics 6. Finding Probabilities 7. Hypothesis Testing: Concept and Practice 8. Confidence Intervals 9. Tests on Categorical Data 10. Risks, Odds, and ROC Curves 11. Tests of Location with Continuous Outcomes 12. Equivalence Testing 13. Tests on Variability and Distributions 14. Measuring Association and Agreement 15. Linear Regression and Correlation 16. Multiple Linear and Curvilinear Regression 17. Logistic Regression for Binary Outcomes 18. Regression Models for Count Outcomes 19. Analysis of Censored Time-To-Event Data 20. Analysis of Repeated Continuous Measures of Time 21. Sample Size Estimation 22. Clinical Trials and Group Sequential Analyses 23. Epidemiology and Alternative Sampling Designs 24. Meta Analyses 25. Bayesian Statistics 26. Questionnaires and Surveys 27. Techniques to Aid Analysis 28. Methods You Might Meet, But Not Every Day
£71.09
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Difficult to Diagnose Rare Diffuse Lung Disease
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. CT assessment of diffuse lung disease 2. Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia 3. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis 4 Airspace-predominant diseases 5. Pulmonary amyloidosis 6: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis 7. Eosinophilic lung disease 8. Lung disease related to connective tissue diseases 9. Diffuse cystic lung diseases 10. Lung tumors mimicking diffuse non-neoplastic lung diseases 11. Drug-induced pulmonary disease
£131.75
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Chronic Renal Disease
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for the previous edition: "The assembled authors are all leading experts hand-picked worldwide by the editors. The authors provided basic biological knowledge, patient-oriented pathophysiology, and clinical therapeutics for common and important renal diseases in each chapter. Overall the textbook will help any readers – from residents to faculty staff – understand the most updated information - just like meeting with clinical experts." --Yoshihiko Kanno, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Nephrology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan "...comprehensive in its coverage, and is packed full of useful information. A particular strength is the accessible description of the basic science that underpins the clinical aspects of renal medicine." --British Journal of HospitalTable of ContentsI INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction II CLASSIFICATION AND MEASUREMENT 2. From Bright’s Disease to Chronic Kidney Disease 3. Classification of Chronic Kidney Disease - Historic Perspective: From Insufficiency and Failure to Chronic Kidney Disease 4. Assessing Kidney Function 5. Clinical Assessment and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Across Its Stages III EPIDEMIOLOGY 6. Epidemiology of Chronic Kidney Disease - Scope of the Problem 7. Gender Issues in Chronic Kidney Disease 8. Ethnicity and Chronic Kidney Disease - United States 9. Ethnicity and Chronic Kidney Disease in Disadvantaged Populations - An International Perspective 10. Ethnicity and Chronic Kidney Disease in Japan 11. Ethnicity and Chronic Kidney Disease in Africa 12. Ethnicity and Chronic Kidney Disease in China 13. Poverty and Chronic Kidney Disease IV PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 14. The Uremic Syndrome 15. Pathophysiology of Proteinuria: Albuminuria as a Target for Treatment 16. Protein Energy Metabolism in Chronic Kidney Disease 17. Aging and the Kidney: Clinical and Pathophysiologic Issues 18. Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney Disease Progression: Organ and Cellular Considerations 19. Pathophysiology of Diabetic Nephropathy 20. Prenatal Antecedents of Chronic Kidney Disease 21. Pathophysiology of Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease 22. Chronic Kidney Disease and the Vascular Endothelium 23. Cardiovascular Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease 24. Inflammation in Chronic Kidney Disease 25. Genetics and Chronic Kidney Disease 26. Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease V COMPLICATIONS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 27. Psychosocial Issues in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients 28. Ophthalmic Issues in Chronic Kidney Disease 29. Neurologic Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease 30. Hematologic Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease - Anemia and Platelet Disorders 31. Hematologic and Infectious Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease 32. Immune Function in Chronic Kidney Disease 33. Chronic Kidney Disease and Gastrointestinal Disorders 34. Endocrine Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease 35. Chronic Kidney Disease - Mineral and Bone Disorders 36. Sleep Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease 37. Sexual Dysfunction in Chronic Kidney Disease VI FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE DISORDERS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 38. Water Homeostasis in Chronic Kidney Disease 39. Sodium Metabolism in Chronic Kidney Disease 40. Potassium Metabolism in Chronic Kidney Disease 41. Calcium, Phosphate, and Magnesium Metabolism in Chronic Kidney Disease 42. Acid/Base Metabolism in Chronic Kidney Disease 43. Uric Acid Metabolism and the Kidney 44. Trace Elements in Chronic Kidney Disease VII CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND SYSTEMIC ILLNESSES - CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS 45. Approach to the Patient with Chronic Glomerular Disease 46. Approach to the Patient with Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis 47. Approach to the Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease and Renovascular Disease 48. Polycystic Kidney Disease 49. Lupus Nephritis 50. Sickle Cell Disease 51. Approach to Chronic Kidney Disease in the Diabetic Patient 52. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Chronic Kidney Disease 53. Liver Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease 54. Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure - A Nephrologic Approach 55. Cancer and Chronic Kidney Disease VIII THERAPEUTIC CONSIDERATIONS 56. The Interdisciplinary Clinic for Chronic Kidney Disease 57. Slowing Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease 58. Approach to the Patient with Non-nephrotic Proteinuria 59. Nutritional Management of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease 60. Management of Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease 61. Management of Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease 62. Management of Mineral and Bone Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease 63. Drug Metabolism in Chronic Kidney Disease 64. Use of Diuretics in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients 65. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Opioids in Chronic Kidney 66. Dyslipidemia and Chronic Kidney Disease 67. Nephrolithiasis, Nephrocalcinosis, and Hypercalciuria 68. Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients 69. Preparing for Transplantation 70. Preparing for Hemodialysis 71. Preparing for Peritoneal Dialysis IX SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 72. Emerging Therapies 73. The Renal Biopsy in Chronic Kidney 74. Pregnancy and Kidney Disease 75. Chronic Kidney Disease in Children 76. Reflux Nephropathy 77. Chronic Kidney Disease in the Elderly - Who Has It? Who Does One Treat? and How are They to be Treated? 78. Pain and Chronic Kidney Disease 79. The Perioperative Management of the Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease 80. Ethical Issues in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients 81. Imaging the Chronic Kidney Disease Patient
£187.00
Elsevier Science Biotin and Other Interferences in Immunoassays
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Immunoassay design and mechanism of biotin interference2. Biotin: Pharmacology, Pathophysiology and Assessment of Biotin Status3. Biotin: From Supplement to Therapy4. Effect of Biotin on Clinical Laboratory Test Results: How to Avoid such Interferences?5. Issues of Interferences in Clinical Chemistry Tests including Heterophilic Antibody Interferences6. Issues of Interferences in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring7. Issues of Interference in Drugs of Abuse Testing and Toxicology
£69.26
Elsevier Science The Changing Era of Diseases
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. From the Origin of Disease to Pandemic Infectious Diseases2. The Age of Chronic and Late Chronic Diseases: A New View of Diseases3. Five Strategies of Our Body to Fight Disease4. Method of Ending Disease and the Future Medical System5. After the End of Disease
£91.95
Elsevier Science Pediatric Reference Intervals
Book SynopsisTrade Review"If you perform laboratory testing for pediatric populations and consult with pediatricians, get this book now." --DoodyTable of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction 1 Chemistry tests Acylcarnitine Profile Adiponectin Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT, SGPT) Albumin Aldolase Aldosterone Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone-Specific Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Amino Acids, Plasma Alanine b-Alanine a-Aminoadipic Acid a-Aminobutyric Acid g-Aminobutyric Acid b-Aminoisobutyric Acid Anserine Arginine Asparagine Aspartate Carnosine Citrulline Cystathionine Cystine Ethanolalanine Glutamate Glutamine Glycine Histidine Homocystine Hydroxylysine Hydroxyproline Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine 1-Methyl-histidine 3-Methyl-histidine Ornithine Phenylalanine Phosphoethanolamine Phosphoserine Proline Sarcosine Serine Taurine Threonine Tryptophan Tyrosine Valine Amino Acids, Urine Alanine b-Alanine a-Aminoadipic Acid a-Aminobutyric Acid g-Aminobutyric Acid b-Aminoisobutyric Acid Anserine Arginine Asparagine Aspartate Carnosine Citrulline Cystathionine Cystine Ethanolamine Glutamate Glutamine Glycine Histidine Homocystine Hydroxylysine Hydroxyproline Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine 1-Methyl-histidine 3-Methyl-histidine Ornithine Phenylalanine Phosphoethanolamine Phosphoserine Proline Sarcosine Serine Taurine Threonine Tryptophan Tyrosine Valine Amylase Amylase, Pancreatic Androstenedione Anti-Mu¨llerian Hormone (AMH) Antistreptolysin O (ASO) Apolipoprotein A Apolipoprotein B Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST, SGOT) b-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxybutyrate b2-Microglobulin Base Excess Bile Acids, Total 3a-Hydroxy Bile Acids Bilirubin, Conjugated Bilirubin, Total Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natiuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) C-Peptide C-Reactive Protein (CRP) C-Telopeptide Calcium, Serum/Plasma Calcium, Urine Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) Carnitine, Total Ceruloplasmin Chloride Cholesterol Cholinesterase Dibucaine Number Citrate, Urine Creatine KinaseeMB isoform (CK-MB) Complement FractiondC3c Complement FractiondC4 Copper Corticosterone Cortisol, Serum Cortisol, Urinary Free Creatine Kinase (CK) Creatinine Cystatin C Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS) Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) 11-Deoxycortisol (Compound S) Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Dopamine, Urine Epinephrine, Serum Epinephrine, Urine Estradiol Estrone Ferritin Folate Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Free Fatty Acids Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT) Glucose Growth Hormone Haptoglobin High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) Homocysteine, Total Homovanillic Acid (HVA; 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid), Urine Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (beta-hCG) 17-hydroxypregnenolone 17a-Hydroxyprogesterone (17a-OHP) lmmunoglobulin A (IgA) Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) Immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) Immunoglobulin G3 (IgG3) Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) Immunoglobulin M (IgM) Insulin Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP-3) Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) Iron Total Iron Binding Capacity Lactate, Serum/Plasma Lactate, CSF Lactate Dehydrogenase Leptin Lipase Lipoprotein (a) Low-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (LDL-C) Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Magnesium Metanephrine, Urine Mucopolysaccharides, Urine Myoglobin N-Telopeptide (NTx), Urine Norepinephrine/Noradrenaline, Plasma Norepinephrine/Noradrenaline, Urine Normetanephrine, Urine Osmolality, Urine Osteocalcin Oxalate, Urine Oxygen Saturation Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Phosphorus, Serum/Plasma Phosphorus, Urine Potassium Prealbumin (Transthyretin) Pregnenolone Procalcitonin Progesterone Prolactin Protein, Total Protein, CSF Rheumatoid Factor Selenium Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) Sodium, Serum Sodium, Urine Soluble Transferrin Receptor Testosterone Testosterone, Free Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Thyroxine (T4) Thyroxine-Binding Globulin (TBG) Thyroxine, Free (Free T4) Transferrin Transferrin Saturation Triglycerides Triiodothyronine (T3) Triiodothyronine, Free (Free 13) Troponin I Troponin T Urea Nitrogen Uric Acid Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA; 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxymandelic Acid), Urine Vitamin A Vitamin B12 1,25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D 206 Vitamin E (a-Tocopherol) Zinc 2 Hematology tests Basophil Count, Absolute Basophil Count, Relative Eosinophil Count, Absolute Eosinophil Count, Relative Hematocrit Hemoglobin Immature Granulocyte Count (IG), Absolute Immature Granulocyte Count (IG), Relative Immature Platelet Count (IPC) Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) Lymphocyte Count, Absolute Lymphocyte Count, Relative Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) Monocyte Count, Absolute Monocyte Count, Relative Neutrophil Count, Absolute Neutrophil Count, Relative Nucleated Red Blood Cell Count (Absolute) Platelet Count RBC Count Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Reticulocyte Count, Absolute Reticulocyte Count, Relative Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content WBC Count Additional Reading 3 Coagulation tests Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time ADAMTS13 Activity Alpha 2- Antiplasmin Antithrombin Activity D-Dimer Factor II Factor V Factor VII Factor VIII Factor IX Factor X Factor XI Factor XII Factor XIII Fibrinogen Activity, Clauss Plasminogen Protein C Activity Protein C Antigen Protein S Activity Protein S Antigen, Free Protein S Antigen, Total Prothrombin Time TEG Parameters, Kaolin-Activated (Citrated Whole Blood) TEG Parameters, Kaolin-Activated (Whole Blood Only) Thrombin Clotting Time Tissue Factor Protein Inhibitor, Total Von Willebrand Factor Activity Von Willebrand Factor Antigen Von Willebrand Factor: Collagen Binding Additional Reading
£106.20
Elsevier Science Manual of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The quality and content of this book is outstanding. It is an invaluable resource for interventional cardiology fellows and practicing interventional cardiologists in all aspects of coronary interventions with numerous algorithmic approaches and illustrations with examples." --DoodyTable of ContentsPart A: The steps 1. Planning 2. Monitoring 3. Medications 4. Access 5. Coronary and graft engagement 6. Coronary angiography 7. Selecting target lesion(s) 8. Wiring 9. Lesion preparation 10. Stenting 11. Access closure 12. Coronary physiology 13. Coronary intravascular imaging 14. Hemodynamic support Part B: Complex lesion subsets 15. Ostial lesions 16. Bifurcations 17. Left main 18. Bypass grafts—prior CABG patients 19. Calcification 20. Acute coronary syndromes— thrombus 21. Chronic total occlusions 22. Other complex lesions 23. Balloon uncrossable and balloon undilatable lesions 24. Complex patient subgroups Part C: Complications 25. Acute vessel closure 26. Perforation 27. Equipment loss and entrapment 28. Other complications: hypotension, radiation skin injury, contrast-induced acute kidney injury 29. Vascular access complications Part D: Equipment 30. Equipment
£71.09
Elsevier Science Technical Aspects of Modern Coronary Artery
Book SynopsisTrade Review"As technology continues to evolve, so does surgery, and this book is an up-to-date resource on the topic. It is alone in its category with concise text and excellent illustrations that will be of great use for cardiac surgeons. It is extremely useful for learning and understanding the most detailed aspects of coronary artery bypass grafting." --© Doody’s Review Service, 2021, Adam Celio, MD(East Carolina University), reviewer, expert opinionTable of Contents1. Closing the gap between best evidence and common practice in surgical coronary revascularization: The rationale for superspecialization 2. Surgical strategy in multiple arterial grafting 3. Harvesting the radial artery 4. Harvest of the skeletonized left internal mammary artery 5. Retractors for harvesting of the internal thoracic artery 6. Harvesting of the skeletonized internal thoracic artery using a harmonic scalp 7. Harvesting of the gastroepiploic artery 8. Harvesting of the saphenous vein 9. Sequential anastomoses: surgical technique, results, grafting strategy in coronary artery revascularization 10. Technique of Y and T grafts 11. The technique of “baby Y grafts 12. Coronary artery proximal anastomosis 13. Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting strategies 14. Open and closed coronary endarterectomy 15. Techniques to avoid sternal complications after CABG with bilateral internal mammary artery 16. Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: Exposure, stabilization, and strategy 17. The anastomosis 18. Total-arterial, anaortic, off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting–surgical technique 19. Technique of robotic coronary artery bypass grafting 20. Technique of minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting 21. Hybrid coronary revascularization 22. Intraoperative grafts verification in coronary surgery 23. The management of perioperative ischemia 24. Optimizing medical therapy in the coronary artery bypass graft patient 25. Complex surgical coronary revascularization
£122.55
Elsevier Science Behaviour in our Bones
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction: Skeletons in Action: Inferring Behaviour from our Bones 2. Bone Biology and Microscopic Changes in Response to Behaviour 3. Biosocial Complexity and the Skull 4. Activity and the Shoulder: From Soft Tissues to Bare Bones 5. Archery and the Arm 6. Tool use and the hand 7. Behaviour and the bones of the thorax and spine 8. Human Behaviour and the Pelvis 9. Horse riding and the Lower Limbs 10. Locomotion and the foot 11. Injury, Disease & Recovery: Skeletal Adaptations to Immobility & Impairment 12. Acting On What We Have Learned and Moving Forward with Skeletal Behaviour
£88.19
Elsevier Science Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and Cannabinoid
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Cyclic vomiting syndrome health expereinces among patients and their caregivers 2. Central nervous system pathways of nausea and vomiting 3. Clinical features of cyclic vomiting syndrome 4. Cyclic vomiting syndrome subtypes - do they provide insight into cyclic vomiting syndrome pathogenesis 5. Clinical and pathophysiological relationship between migraines and cyclic vomiting syndrome 6. Psychosocial contributors to cyclic vomiting syndrome 7. Treatment of acute cyclic vomiting syndrome attacks 8. Prevention of recurrent cyclic vomiting syndrome episodes 9. Clinical features of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome 10. How common is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and why is it so hard to diagnose? 11. Proposed mechanisms of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome - how can cannabinoid pathways both relieve and cause vomiting? 12. The curious association of hot-water bathing with cyclic vomiting and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndromes 13. Management of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome - is it more than just avoiding cannabis use? 14. Role of emergency department in cyclic vomiting syndrome and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome care 15. What can be accomplished to advance the field?
£114.30
Elsevier Science NeuroUrology Research
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Neuro-Urology Research: A Comprehensive Overview Section I - Neuroscience in Urology Research 2. Barrington’s Nucleus: A Century of Progress Identifying the Neurons that Control Micturition 3. Voluntary versus Reflex Micturition Control 4. The Bladder as a Readout in Neuroscience Research Section II - Fundamental and Translational Neuro-Urology Research 5. How Treatment of LUTS can Benefit from Basic Research 6. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Patients with Neurological Disorders 7. Effect of Androgens and Estrogens on Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract Function Section III - Neurobiological Tools Applied to Neuro-Urology Research 8. Transcriptomic Identification of Cell Types in the Lower Urinary Tract 9. Exploring Urinary Bladder Neural Circuitry through Calcium Imaging Section IV - Research Directions and Research Opportunities 10. The Periaqueductal Gray and Control of Bladder Function 11. Impact of Spinal Neuromodulation on Spinal Neural Networks Controlling Lower Urinary Tract Function 12. Neural Control of Continence
£116.10
Elsevier Science Environmental Health Behavior
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£103.50
Academic Press Health Effects of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI. Introduction II. Development of Fukushima disaster III. Physical issues 1. Initial turmoil in emergency medical settings 2. Radiation dose after the disaster 3. Thyroid cancer and related issues 4. Radiological influence on pregnancy 5. Lifestyle related diseases caused by long-term evacuation 6. Health effects of A-bombing in 1945: lessons from epidemiological studies IV. Psychosocial issues 7. Posttraumatic responses and related issues 8. Suicide-related issues among affected people 9. Alcohol-related issues among affected people 10. Psychological influence on affected children in Fukushima 11. Mental health issues among aged people 12. Mental health issues among people having thyroid tumor 13. Risk perception and related issues 14. Influence of different Media, producing stigma 15. Crisis and resilience of local communities 16. Psychosocial issues caused by Fukushima disaster: comparative perspective with Chernobyl accident V. Mitigation of Psychological Health Issues 17. Mental health care for young mothers and their children 18. Telephone intervention 19. Community-based care in Kawauchi Village 20. Psychiatric treatments in clinical settings 21. Psychological care for TEPCO workers
£106.20
Pearson Human Anatomy Physiology Laboratory Manual
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£107.65
