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Book SynopsisPlant Systems Biology is an excellent new addition to the increasingly well-known and respected Annual Plant Reviews. Split into two parts, this title offers the reader: A fundamental conceptual framework for Systems Biology including Network Theory The progress achieved for diverse model organisms: Prokaryotes, C. elegans and Arabidopsis The diverse sources of omic information necessary for a systems understanding of plants Insights into the software tools developed for systems biology Interesting case studies regarding applications including nitrogen-use, flowering-time and root development Ecological and evolutionary considerations regarding living systems This volume captures the cutting edge of systems biology research and aims to be an introductory material for undergraduate and graduate students as well as plant and agricultural scientists, molecular biologists, geneticists and microbTrade Review?The book delivers an accurate and up-to-date review of the main progress made by plant researchers to capture, interpret and integrate different types of omics data, and to model plant biological processes taking into consideration multiple components of the system under scrutiny.? ( Annals of Botany , December 2009)Table of ContentsPart I. Systems Biology: an Overview. 1. Systems Biology: Principles and Applications in Plant Research (G.M. Coruzzi, A. Burga, M.S. Katari, and R.A. Gutierrez). 2. An Overview of Systems Biology (R. Albert and S.M. Assmann). 3. Prokaryotic Systems Biology (T. Kacmarczyk, P. Waltman, and R. Bonneau). 4. Animal Systems Biology: Toward a Systems View of Development in C. elegans (A. Fernandez, F. Piano, and K.C. Gunsalus). Part II. Plant Systems Biology: Enumerating and Integrating the System Components. 5. Software Tools for Systems Biology: Visualizing the Outcomes of N experiments on M Entities (C. Poultney and D. Shasha). 6. The Plant Genome: Decoding the Transcriptional Hardwiring (E. Grotewold and N. Springer). 7. The RNA World: Identifying miRNA, Target RNA Pairs as Possible Missing Links in Multi-network Models (P.J. Green and B.C. Meyers). 8. Proteomics: Setting the Stage for Systems Biology (S.C. Peck). 9. Metabolomics: Integrating the Metabolome and the Proteome for Systems Biology (W. Weckwerth). 10. From the Ionome to the Genome: Identifying the Gene Networks That Control the Mineral Content of Plants (M.L. Guerinot, I. Baxter, and D.E. Salt). 11. Development and Systems Biology: Riding the Genomics Wave Towards a Systems Understanding of Root Development (S.M. Brady and P.N. Benfey). 12. Perspectives on Ecological and Evolutionary Systems Biology (C.L. Richards, Y. Hanzawa, M.S. Katari, I.M. Ehrenreich, K.E. Engelmann, and M.D. Purugganan).

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Book SynopsisNew edition of highly successful volume Part of Wiley-Blackwells's highly regarded Annual Plant Reviews Cutting edge reviews of core plant sciences topics Internationally well-known contributors .Trade Review"For students, researchers, and professionals in plant biochemistry, Wink (pharmaceutical biology, Heidelberg U., Germany) presents a survey of the biochemistry and physiology of plant secondary metabolism." (SciTech Book News, December 2010) Table of ContentsIntroduction: biochemistry, role and biotechnology of secondary metabolites. Biochemistry and physiology of alkaloids and betalains. Biosynthesis of cyanogenic glycosides, glucosinolates, and nonprotein amino acids. Biosynthesis of phenylpropanoids and related compounds. Bio-chemistry of terpenoids: monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, sterols, cardiac glycosides and steroid saponins. Chemo-taxonomy in relation to molecular phylogeny of plants. References. Index

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Book SynopsisA well-reasoned synthesis, Ungulate Taxonomy will be a defining volume for years to come.Trade ReviewGroves and Grubb have produced the first major revision of hoofed mammals since Richard Lydekker's contributions nearly 100 years ago... Their collaborative volume will likely represent the authoritative classification of ungulates well into the future, possible for the next 100 years. Choice Groves and Grubb have written THE book about ungulate taxonomy, which will be the benchmark and reference for the next years. Journal of the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations An important contribution to ungulate taxonomy written by two well-published and highly regarded authors. It should be purchased by any mammalogist or evolutionary biologist interested in ungulates for his or her library. -- Roger D. Applegate Journal of Mammology [Ungulate Taxonomy] will become a reference base for future studies and it is a pleasant book to handle. -- A.W. Gentry Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society Ungulate Taxonomy is a unique and significant contribution to the literature. -- Steve Demarais Journal of Wildlife ManagementTable of ContentsPrefaceTheory of Ungulate TaxonomyPart I: Perissodactyla1. Equidae2. Tapiridae3. RhinocerotidaePart II: Artiodactyla4. Tylopoda5. Suidae6. Hippopotamidae7. Tragulidae and Moschidae8. Antilocapridae9. Giraffidae10. Cervidae11. BovidaeReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisDestined to become a key reference for specialists and students and a treasured book for anyone who wishes to understand the invertebrate backbone of marine ecosystems,Atlas of Crustacean Larvae belongs on the shelf of every serious marine biologist.Trade ReviewThis welcome addition to the crustacean literature compiles, for the first time, descriptions and figures of larvae from all the different groups of crustaceans. Many are exquisite, never-before published scanning electron micrographs or light microscope photographs... One especially helpful feature is a table clarifying the many different (and often confusing) terms that have been used for the larvae of crabs and shrimps. This book is an essential reference, valuable for any natural history library. Choice The volume not only has the intended first-rate scientific rigor, but will also serve as a fetching and stimulating embellishment for the biologists' office desk or even home coffee table... This volume will be the definitive work on crustacean larvae for some time to come, and it will surely find its place in the libraries of academic institutions, museums, and many biologists. For the price, Atlas of Crustacean Larvae is truly a bargain. -- Raymond T. Bauer Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments 1 Introduction 2 The Crustacean Nauplius 3 Fossil Larvae (Head Larvae, Nauplii, and Others) from the Cambrian in Orsten Preservation 4 Introduction to the Branchiopoda5 Anostraca 6 Uniquely Preserved Fossil Larvae, Some with Branchiopod Affinities, from the Devonian: The Rhynieand Windyfield Cherts 7 Notostraca 8 Laevicaudata 9 Spinicaudata 10 Cyclestherida 11 Cladocera: Anomopoda 12 Cladocera: Ctenopoda 13 Cladocera: Haplopoda 14 Cladocera: Onychopoda 15 Remipedia 16 Cephalocarida 17 Introduction to the Thecostraca 18 Facetotecta 19 Ascothoracida 20 Acrothoracica 21 Rhizocephala 22 Thoracica 23 Tantulocarida 24 Branchiura 25 Pentastomida 26 Mystacocarida 27 Copepoda 28 Introduction to the Ostracoda 29 Ostracoda: Podocopa30 Ostracoda: Myodocopa 31 Introduction to the Malacostraca 32 Fossil Malacostracan Larvae 33 Leptostraca 34 Stomatopoda 35 Syncarida 36 Introduction to the Peracarida 37 Thermosbaenacea, Spelaeogriphacea, and "Mictacea" 38 Lophogastrida and Mysida 39 Amphipoda 40 Isopoda and Tanaidacea 41 Cumacea 42 Introduction to the Eucarida 43 Euphausiacea 44 Amphionidacea45 Introduction to the Decapoda46 Dendrobranchiata 47 Stenopodidea 48 Caridea 49 Astacidea 50 Gebiidea and Axiidea (= Thalassinidea) 51 Achelata 52 Polychelida 53 Anomura 54 Brachyura 55 Summary and Synopsis GlossaryReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisMeet the beaked whales, and enjoy the fascinating and mysterious world in which they live.Trade ReviewFeatures descriptive guides to each of the species, wonderfully adorned by Ellis’s paintings of the males, followed by a broadly based account of the biology of the group as a whole and of the threats these enigmatic creatures currently face.—TLSRecommended. Upper-division undergraduates and general readers.—EllisThis is a nice book for anyone with a strong interest in whales.—Wildlife ActivistBeaked Whales: a Complete Guide to their Biology and Conservation is an excellent overview of an elusive family of cetaceans that blends two disciplines – natural art and natural history – to achieve ambitious objectives. It is a book for those interested in marine biology at an entry level, yet specialists should purchase a copy to better understand how innovative composition and a creative angle can better communicate contemporary research and species information.—Journal of Natural HistoryNot only does it provide a concise overview of beaked whales as a group, it presents clear and easy-to-understand information – in some cases quite possibly even everything known – about each species in this elusive group of marine mammals.—The Well-Read NaturalistThe book is both a comprehensive guide to beaked whale biology and conservation and an entertaining read that could be of interest to a broad audience regardless of its scientific background.—Irina S. Trukhanova, Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, Polar Science Center, Seattle, WA, Conservation BiologyTable of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgements Preface Guide to the beaked whales Arnoux's Beaked Whale Baird's Beaked Whale Northern Bottlenose Whale Southern Bottlenose Whale Longman's Beaked Whale Sowerby's Beaked Whale Andrews' Beaked Whale Hubbs' Beaked Whale Blainville's Beaked Whale Gervais' Beaked Whale Ginkgo-toothed Whale Gray's Beaked Whale Hector's Beaked Whale Deraniyagala's Beaked Whale Strap-toothed Whale True's Beaked Whale Perrin's Beaked Whale Peruvian Beaked Whale Stejneger's Beaked Whale Spade-toothed Beaked Whale Shepherd's Beaked Whale Cuvier's Beaked Whale About Beaked Whales Classification Distribution Teeth Scarring Feeding From Land to Water to Tooth LossBeaked whales vs. the Navy Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe QuickStudy Books linecovers the key information on some of the toughest courses today, helping students boost their grades. The books are presented in the clear, concise format readers have come to expect from QuickStudy. Chemistry essentials for all students, including laboratory basics. Easy-to-use reference for concepts designed specifically to aid science students.

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Book SynopsisThe new QuickStudy Booklets cover the key information on some of the toughest courses today, helping students boost their grades. The books are presented in the clear, concise format readers have come to expect from QuickStudy. Everything you need to know about Physics.

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Book SynopsisBarCharts' best-selling quick reference to chemistry has been updated and expanded in this new edition. With updated content and an additional panel of information, this popular guide is not only an essential companion for students in introductory chemistry courses but also a must-have refresher for students in higher-level courses. Author Mark D. Jackson, PhD, a scientist and university chemistry professor, has a gift for making the complicated subject of chemistry interesting and easy to understandawithout the fluff. In this new edition, you will find more coverage of the subject, helpful illustrations, chemical problems, and practical applications, making this a study tool you won't want to be without.

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Book SynopsisEssential terminology for Physics study pulled together in one guide to maximize success in College and High School courses. Succinct definitions by our resident Harvard Ph.D., Chemistry author and professor ensure the usefulness of this handy guide from high school to college.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate reference tool and lab partner for any student of science, durably laminated, authored and designed to fit as much info as possible in this handy 6-page format. Separate property tables are broken out for the ease of locating trends while studying and working while other pages offer essential notes about the table's organization and history. Consistently, a best seller since it's first creation, the lamination means you will have it for life and it can survive through chem lab. Topics covered include: 11 by 17 Inch Sized Periodic Table Extensive Properties Per Element on the Main Table Color Coded Diagram of a Table Square Defining Properties Major Families of Elements Biochemical Periodic Table Example of Long Version Table Periodic Trend Tables: Electronegativity Atomic Radius 1st Ionization Potential Electron Affinity Chemical Properties & Common Uses Major Natural Isotopes with Percentage of Occurrence

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Book SynopsisUltimate quick reference guide for any earthling's questions about our solar system, whether a student, lover of all things space, or stargazing and night sky enthusiasts. Beautifully designed with images from NASA and expertly written by science author, consultant and professor John Roch, PhD who includes more facts per page than any book or website. This 6 page laminated guide will last a lifetime so you will always know what the surface temperature of Mercury is, how many known satellites Neptune has, what the Kuiper Belt is, or what other dwarf planets there are besides Pluto? 6-page laminated guide includes: Solar System Breakdown Essential Terms Space Missions Listed for Each Object & Planet Below Sun Mercury Venus Earth Moon Mars Asteroid Belt Ceres Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Kuiper Belt Pluto Haumea Makemake Eris More Solar System Facts

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when ideas presented as science lead us in the wrong direction? History is filled with brilliant ideas that gave rise to disaster, and this book explores the most fascinating—and significant—missteps: from opium's heyday as the pain reliever of choice to recognition of opioids as a major cause of death in the U.S.; from the rise of trans fats as the golden ingredient for tastier, cheaper food to the heart disease epidemic that followed; and from the cries to ban DDT for the sake of the environment to an epidemic-level rise in world malaria. These are today's sins of science—as deplorable as mistaken past ideas about advocating racial purity or using lobotomies as a cure for mental illness. These unwitting errors add up to seven lessons both cautionary and profound, narrated by renowned author and speaker Paul A. Offit. Offit uses these lessons to investigate how we can separate good science from bad, using some of today's most controvTrade Review"This is a much needed book — especially now."—NPR“After spending years compiling a list of 50 of the world’s worst inventions, [Offit] conducted his own sad version of March Madness to whittle it down to just a handful of finalists…all have proved to be disastrous for human health."—The Washington Post"A fascinating and sometimes shocking look at how science can sometimes lead to disaster." —Booklist"In warning the public of pseudoscientific danger, Offit urges the public to examine available data; beware of quick fixes, fads, and charismatic health gurus; and understand that every advance comes at a price." —Publishers Weekly"Another rousing, pull-no-punches piece from a physician set on educating the public about the fallibility of scientists." —Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThis gripping narrative explores today’s scientific pursuit of immortality, with exclusive visits inside Silicon Valley labs and interviews with the visionaries who believe we will soon crack the aging process and cure death. We live in an age when billionaires are betting their fortunes on laboratory advances to prove aging unnecessary and death a disease that can be cured. Researchers are delving into the mysteries of stem cells and the human genome, discovering what it means to grow old and how to keep those processes from happening. This isn’t science fiction; it’s real, it’s serious, and it’s on track to revolutionize our definitions of life and mortality. In Immortality, Inc., veteran science journalist Chip Walter gains exclusive access to the champions of this radical cause, delivering a book that brings together for the first time the visions of molecular biologist and Apple chairman Arthur Levinson, gTrade Review“Artificial intelligence is being heralded as the next big thing, but a cluster of scientists, technologists and investors are aiming higher. In the vernacular of Silicon Valley, where many of them are based, their goal is nothing less than disrupting death, and their story is at the center of “Immortality, Inc.” by science journalist Chip Walter…While “Immortality, Inc.” is focused on aging and the efforts to defy it, the book is also a gripping chronicle of private-sector experimentation and ingenuity in the face of inertia in Washington…An end to aging? Ponce de León would have been impressed.”—Wall Street Journal"His fascinating account will interest those who want to know more about Silicon Valley’s rainmakers, as well as where science now stands on preventing and curing disease.” –Publishers Weekly “Chip Walter’s new book is a deep dive into the very real efforts of Silicon Valley-funded scientists to develop therapies that might aid humans in living for hundreds of years and eventually in perpetuity. If Walter’s book is right, humanity may soon strike a profound blow against an adversary that so far still has a perfect record. The same people who disrupted media, commerce, transportation, entertainment, relationships and countless other sectors are now poised to disrupt the Big Sleep.” –San Jose Metroactive “Chip Walter has written an extraordinary book. What a cast. What a story. What a book.” --William Shatner “Can we live forever? Maybe, maybe not. But either way, you’ll love the book. More than anything, Walter is a first rate story teller. He walks a fine line, delivering excellent science while mesmerizing you with the nitty gritty details behind the histories and personal stories of the book’s main characters. And at bottom are big and universal questions. You’ll never see the question of our mortality in quite the same way after reading this book. And you’ll never be bored.” - Judy Cameron, Professor and Director of the Healthy Brain Aging Workgroup, University of Pittsburgh“The quest to conquer aging is one of the most extraordinary developments in science today. We may not live to see the end of it, but we can watch the beginning. Immortality, Inc. is a colorful, entertaining, and up-to-date tour of the frontier.” –Jonathan Weiner, [Pulitzer Prize–winning] author of The Beak of the Finch and Long for This World “If you think everybody talks about immortality but few do anything about it, Chip Walter's bold examination of those who do is worth the read.”—Herbert Boyer, co-founder of Genentech, Inc., and professor emeritus, University of California–San Francisco When future generations find themselves living in a world where life spans reach hundreds of years, readers can look back at Walter’s book to see how it all started. This book will age well.” —Anthony Lake, former National Security Advisor and Executive Director of UNICEF “Chip Walter has written a wickedly compelling account of an endeavor that seems ridiculously far-fetched—until you read it. Then it seems enticingly real. The book reads like a thriller, and has some of the clearest explanations of tough science I’ve ever read. I actually now believe these folks can do something like they imagine. Crazy! Or is it...?” —Grant Oliphant, president of the Heinz Endowments and author of Ring of Years “I don’t know whether I want to live forever, but in his captivating and informative book, Immortality, Inc., Chip Walter tells us how and when it might just happen. Walter’s crisp, clear, colorful prose and his compelling character portraits transform the illusive and unlikely idea of immortality into a vivid and exciting read.”—Lee Gutkind, editor, of Creative Nonfiction “With a reporter’s energy and curiosity, Chip Walter has pursued . . . the scientists, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, and others who share a conviction, or a hope, that age is a curable disease.” —Jeffrey Frank, author of Ike and Dick: Portrait of a Strange Political Marriage “Chip Walter has a unique talent for using humorous figures of speech and insightful factoids to turn the droll subject of death research into something curious and interesting [and] gives the reader a chance to be a ‘fly on the wall’ in the most important board rooms of Silicon Valley.” —Martine Rothblatt, creator of Sirius XM and CEO, United Therapeutics Corporation

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Book SynopsisA concise, nuts-and-bolts encapsulation of the essentials qualitative researchers in STEMM need to know to get their work accepted and published, written by a longtime qualitative methodologist and qualitative reviewer for academic journals.

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Book SynopsisA startling correlation between ancient knowledge and ultra-modern science is explored in DNA and the I Ching.

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