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Book Synopsis**A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022**'Powerful... a clarion call for change', New Statesman'Poetic and philosophical at times, intimate and expansive at others', Daily TelegraphHow much light is too much light? The Darkness Manifesto urges us to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth.The world's flora and fauna have evolved to operate in the natural cycle of day and night. But constant illumination has made light pollution a major issue. From space, our planet glows brightly, 24/7. By extending our day, we have forced out the inhabitants of the night and disrupted the circadian rhythms necessary to sustain all living things. Our cities' streetlamps and neon signs are altering entire ecosystems.Johan Eklöf encourages us to appreciate natural darkness and its unique benefits. He also writes passionately about the domino effect of damage we inflict by keeping the lights on: insects failing to reproduce; birds blinded and bewildered; bats starving as they wait in vain for insects that only come out in the dark. And humans can find that our hormones, weight and mental well-being are all impacted.Eye-opening and ultimately encouraging, The Darkness Manifesto offers simple steps that can benefit ourselves and the planet.The light bulb - long the symbol of progress - needs to be turned off. To ensure a bright future, we must embrace the darknessTrade ReviewPoetic and philosophical at times, intimate and expansive at others * Daily Telegraph *Superb... takes us on an exciting journey through multiple and fascinating areas of nocturnal biology... A critically important must-read for all who have an interest in the health of our planet * Russell Foster, author of Life Time *A powerful contribution to our understanding of the harm we're causing, and a clarion call for change * New Statesman *Absolutely wonderful, full of graceful insight and gentle persuasion -- Chris Goodall, author of What We Need to Do NowI never knew the night could be this fascinating or that there was so much I wanted to know about it. Highly recommendable read * Nicklas Brendborg, author of Jellyfish Age Backwards *An urgent and erudite hymn to the night, composed by a scientist with the soul of a poet * Chloe Aridjis, author of Book of Clouds *A scintillating read by a conservationist of true literary flair * Rebecca Giggs, award-winning author of Fathoms *A sophisticated exploration of the unintended consequences of artificial light on human society and the health of our planet, The Darkness Manifesto blends science with lyrical prose to draw attention to the immense importance of the night-time to all living organisms * *Waterstones' Best Popular Science Books of 2022* *Accessible, fascinating, and stimulating [...] acts as a siren call for anyone who is concerned about the affect of humanity on our environment. The Darkness Manifesto opens eyes, hearts, and minds to beauty of darkness, and the importance of its continued existence * LoveReading.co.uk *Powerful ... Eklöf [shows] it is time for us to re-embrace darkness, both for nature's sake and our own * iNews *Eklöf underlines that only a fraction of outdoor artificial light benefits us... It is time for us all to re-embrace darkness, both for nature's sake and our own * Scotsman *A pleasure to read [and] a paean of praise for natural darkness in its own right * Financial Times *Best Books of 2022: Science* *Eklöf lays out the psychology, philosophy and politics behind the spread of illumination. Embracing the darkness isn't going to be easy ... Thankfully, Eklöf's last chapter is a manifesto of actionable points to befriend darkness [and] do our bit to try to save this spottily, but still too brightly, lit planet * New Scientist *Eklöf expresses his fears with cogent clarity in The Darkness Manifesto ... [and] takes his argument around the world [with] a style that is sometimes elegiac and often urgent ... the world needs to accelerate its embrace of darkness. To quote Eklöf's concluding phrase, carpe noctem * Financial Times *Johan Eklöf's book is a chilling account of the nemesis that is gathering pace and fury... building a compelling case against our colonial expansion into the trashing of the night * Literary Review *This book...show[s] how vital the darkness is to so many creatures and plants... its message is clear and stirring - the dark is necessary and we continue to dilute it at the Earth's peril * Geographical *An expansive and philosophical examination of our relationship with light and darkness... Eklöf weaves a gentle tapestry of reflective Nature writing combined with fierce, science-backed passion... powerful * Resurgence & Ecologist *At once rousing and poetic, this illuminating manifesto is full of precisely the kind of pocketable scientific titbits that will keep you reading well after your bedside light should have been switched off * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis‘This seminal book...will transform your understanding ...of the environmental and health effects of electricity and radio frequencies’ Paradigm Explorer ‘Firstenberg is a pioneer in the sense that Rachel Carson was a pioneer.’ Chellis Glendinning, PhD, author of When Technology Wounds 75,000 copies sold! Cell towers, Wi-fi, 5G: Electricity has shaped the modern world. But how has it affected our health and environment? Over the last 220 years, society has evolved a universal belief that electricity is ‘safe’ for humanity and the planet. Scientist and journalist Arthur Firstenberg disrupts this conviction by telling the story of electricity in a way it has never been told before – from an environmental point of view – by detailing the effects that this fundamental societal building block has had on our health and our planet. In The Invisible Rainbow, Firstenberg traces the history of electricity from the early eighteenth century to the present, making a compelling case that many environmental problems, as well as the major diseases of industrialised civilisation—heart disease, diabetes, and cancer—are related to electrical pollution.Trade Review“Few individuals today are able to grasp the entirety of a scientific subject and present it in a highly engaging manner, in plain English, without losing any of the details. In The Invisible Rainbow, Firstenberg has done just that with one of the most pressing but neglected problems of our technological age. This book, which as a medical doctor I found hard to put down, explores the relationship between electricity and life from beginning to end: from the early eighteenth century to today, and from the point of view of the physician, the physicist, and the average person in the street. Firstenberg makes a compelling case that the major diseases of civilization—heart disease, diabetes, and cancer—are in large part related to the pollution of our world by electricity.”—Bradley Johnson, MD, Amen Clinic, San Francisco“The Invisible Rainbow is wonderful. Firstenberg has done his research thoroughly. His book is easily readable and provocative while being entertaining. A remarkable contribution.”—David O. Carpenter, MD, director, Institute for Health and the Environment, School of Public Health, State University of New York at Albany“I found it to be a mystery unfolding and could not put it down. It shines a new light on diseases that come from electrical development, and addresses current environmental crises that only a few yet realize are the consequence of electrosmog. This book is very, very important.”—Sandy Ross, PhD, president, Health and Habitat, Inc.“I was stunned by this book. It is an extremely valuable document about an increasingly widespread environmental health risk to which we are all exposed. I am overwhelmed with admiration for what Firstenberg has accomplished.”—William E. Morton, MD, DrPH, professor emeritus, Oregon Health Sciences University“Firstenberg is a pioneer in the sense that Rachel Carson was a pioneer.”—Chellis Glendinning, PhD, author of When Technology Wounds

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for anyone with a desire to see the Northern Lights. Discover the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observation and photography and full of stunning photographs.Trade ReviewA wonderfully comprehensive and well-written guide about all facets of Northern Lights-hunting. You’ll find enjoyment from this excellent guide to a fabulous natural phenomenon.★★★★★Jamie Carter, BBC Sky at Night Magazine

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2020 British Psychological Society Popular Science PrizeWinner of the 2018 Royal Society Science Book Prize.........................................................................................Up to the minute brain science from a world class scientist. Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explains how the adolescent brain transforms as it develops and shapes the adults we become. 'Beautifully written with clarity, expertise and honesty about the most important subject for all of us. I couldn't put it down.' - Professor Robert Winston Drawing upon her cutting-edge research Professor Blakemore explores:· What makes the adolescent brain different? · Why does an easy child become a challenging teenager? · What drives the excessive risk-taking and the need for intense friendships common to teenagers? · Why it is that many mental illnesses - depression, addiction, schizophrenia - begin during these formative years.And she shows that while adolescence is a period of vulnerability, it is also a time of enormous creativity and opportunity.Trade ReviewThe best science writing helps us to look at ourselves and our world in new ways, and does this by combining compelling storytelling with scientific depth and detail. This book not only has all of these qualities, but also has something to offer every reader - whether you are a teenager, parent of a teenager, or just interested in understanding your former teenage self. -- Professor Brian CoxCompletely captivating ... Blakemore explains the science behind teenage behaviour in a lucid and engaging way, deconstructs the myths that surround it, offers new insight into how we should treat teenagers, and reflects on how our new knowledge might usefully influence policy decisions. …This is truly a book that everyone should read. -- Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft, chair of Royal Society Prize judges and professor of physiology at OxfordAbsolutely fascinating -- Louise Minchin * BBC Breakfast *An engaging and interesting book, written comprehensibly for a non-specialist audience. You will understand your children and your former selves better for reading it and you will bust a few myths as you go. * The Times *There are few people more qualified to explain [adolescence] than the author of this compelling book. What I enjoyed most about this book was the readability and personal style of the narrative. Blakemore manages to present a highly accessible account of the science, without ever compromising on detail or depth…there is almost a sense that the reader is in the lab, listening in on the discussions and taking part in the decisions….This book has something to offer everyone … Blakemore provides a unique and very up-to-date insight into the changes that occur during this intriguing period. -- Dr Catherine Loveday * The Psychologist *Refreshingly and reassuringly light and lucid in both tone and approach ...an enjoyable, accessible, and insightful book by an author at the top of her field. * The Lancet *A very readable book bringing together the up-to-date research about how the adolescent brain develops. This matters to both adolescents and parents but also should be read by everyone who looks after adolescents, be they teachers, doctors or psychologists. -- Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, Department of HealthInventing Ourselves is a gripping celebration of the teenage brain. Essential reading for parents, teachers and teens.Sane, wise, myth busting, this book is a triumph and should be read by every parent and teacher but they should be warned. They’ll have to fight their teenagers to get this gripping book out of their hands. -- Dr Vivienne Parry OBEThe teenage brain is different, but in what way? This beautifully written book tells just how it influences and is influenced by the new challenging demands of a transformational phase of life. There is no sensationalism here. Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is a pioneer in the field and provides a meticulous account of what we know. -- Professors Uta & Chris FrithInventing Ourselves is an accessible introduction bothto neuroscience and experimental psychology, coveringbasic research techniques while providing an overview ofrecent studies of adolescence that will be of interest evento someone familiar with these fields. This balance is inlarge part due to the author’s ability to explain nuancedexperiments with an infectious enthusiasm that engagesthe reader’s curiosity. Blakemore approaches the topic witha sympathy and respect for the adolescents she works withthat is genuinely admirable. For anyone looking back ontheir teenage years, trying to raise a teenager, or workingwith adolescents, this book can help foster understandingabout why adolescents act the way they do and how webecome our adult selves. -- Robert Stirrups * Lancet Neurology *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to this ‘novice’s guide’. At last a book that explains the real science behind the cosmetics we use. Taking a gentle approach and a guided journey through the different product types, we discover that they are not as superficial as often thought and learn that there is some amazing science behind them. We shall uncover some of the truths behind the myths and point out some interesting facts on our way. Did you know? Vitamin E is the world’s most used cosmetic active ingredient. At just 1mm thick, your amazing skin keeps out just about everything it’s exposed to – including your products! A ‘chemical soup’ of amino acids, urea, mineral salts and organic acids act as ‘water magnets’ in the skin keeping it naturally moisturised. Discovered centuries ago, iron oxides (yes, the same chemicals as rust) are still commonly used inorganic pigments in foundations. A lipstick is a fine balance of waxes, oils and colourants to keep the stick stable and leave an even gloss on your lips.Trade Review'The scope of this book is as wide as cosmetic science itself.'; 'It is a book that was written in a balanced way, one that caters for both scientists and for the general public.'; 'Consequently, the quality of Discovering Cosmetic Science is a result of the breadth of fields of expertise shared by all contributors.'; 'Discovering Cosmetic Science is current, relevant and scientifically accurate.'; 'The book’s content is of practical relevance; in this book, the reader will not find obsolete information or impractical theories, but instead will find established scientific knowledge that is used daily by cosmetic scientists for creating cosmetic products.' -- Diogo Baltazar * International Journal Cosmetic Science *Table of ContentsIntroduction; Clean Chemistry: The Science behind Cleansing Products; Good Hair Day: The Science behind Hair-care Products; Oral Care - A Mouthful of Chemistry; You against the World! - The Science behind Skin and Skin Care Products; More than a Smudge of Colour - The Science behind Colour Cosmetics; Follow the Scent - The Science behind the Fragrance in Products; The Inside Story - The Science behind Active Ingredients; Testing and More Testing - The Science behind Keeping Your Skin Safe and Healthy; Myths and Scares - Science in Perspective

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Book SynopsisWhy did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? Why did the Japanese kill Godzilla with missiles made of cadmium (Cd, 48)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie''s reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history?The periodic table is one of our crowning scientific achievements, but it''s also a treasure trove of passion, adventure, betrayal and obsession. The fascinating tales in The Disappearing Spoon follow carbon, neon, silicon, gold and every single element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, conflict, the arts, medicine and the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. Why did a little lithium (Li, 3) help cure poet Robert Lowell of his madness? And how did gallium (Ga, 31) become the go-to element for laboratory pranksters? The Disappearing Spoon has the answers, fusing science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, discovery and alchemy, from the Trade ReviewKean has Bill Bryson's comic touch... a lively history of the elements and the characters behind their discovery * New Scientist *A wealth of fascinating stories with a dazzling cast of heroes and villains. Written with gusto and backed by a mind-boggling amount of research, this is a real page turner -- Robert Matthews * Daily Telegraph *One of the most readable and entertaining books about science yet published ... [Kean] is master of enlightening metaphors * Daily Express *The periodic table meets the best-seller list with Sam Kean's Disappearing Spoon, an engaging tour of the elements... with the éclat of raw sodium dropped in a beaker of water * The New York Times *the anecdotal flourishes of Oliver Sacks and the populist accessibility of Malcolm Gladwell * Entertainment Weekly *

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Book SynopsisRyan North is the (New York Times bestselling, Eisner-award winning) creator of Dinosaur Comics, the co-editor of the Machine of Death series, and the author of To Be or Not To Be, the choose-your-own-path version of Hamlet! He has written the "Adventure Time" comic and writes "The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl" for Marvel Comics, who you might know from their movies about an iron man. He lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife Jenn and his dog Noam Chompsky.Trade ReviewHow to Invent Everything is such a cool book ... essential reading * Randall Munroe, xkcd creator and bestelling author of WHAT IF? and THING EXPLAINER *Ryan North is as funny as he is smart, and he is hilarious ... an almost essential primer on the story so far when it comes to science ... suitable for anyone with a sense of humour and some curiosity. Brilliant stuff * Starburst magazine *A dazzling piece of work that's also genuinely hilarious * Elan Mastai, author of ALL OUR WRONG TODAYS *An essential handbook for any hapless time-traveller * Prof Lewis Dartnell, author of THE KNOWLEDGE: How to Rebuild our World from Scratch *Technically, we are all time travelers and we are all trapped. So, even if you happen to be scanning this blurb in what you perceive to be a 'normal' timeline, I heartily recommend you read this book cover to cover. * Zach Weinersmith, creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and author of SOONISH *A hilarious and practical guide * Atlas Obscura *Packed with cool, fun, and useful stuff... a friendly and thought-provoking reference, just the thing for the bright kid in the family, to say nothing of the neighbourhood time traveller * Kirkus Reviews *A brilliant conceit ... a slyly funny piece of popular science writing * Glen Weldon, NPR’s Great Reads of 2018 *North is incredibly funny, so you’ll be entertained while inventing fundamental technology for your fellow, albeit less-developed, man ... Avoid the pitfalls of our ancestors with this handy guide * BookPage *whip-smart and hilarious . . . Combine that humour, intelligence and style with the history of human technology and you’ve got How to Invent Everything * Winnipeg Free Press *

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSE Grade 9-1Subject: Combined Science (Higher)Suitable for the 2026 examsKnowledge organisers and retrieval practice together in one pocket-sized book! Embed the essentials across all topics in AQA GCSE 9-1 Combined Science (Higher).The key knowledge needed for AQA GCSE 9-1 Combined Science (Higher) to help you know more and remember more. Tackle each topic effortlessly with the essentials broken down on the knowledge' page followed directly by questions on the retrieve' page to reinforce your understanding.Key knowledge to learn for the AQA GCSE 9-1 Combined Science (Higher) examsQuestions to lock-in knowledge and strengthen memoryTopics organised in the order of the exam papersCovers required practicals and maths skills for scienceAnswers includedSimply work through the topics to embed the knowledge and improve your grades!

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Book SynopsisOVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD ''A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain'' Oliver Sacks''Utterly wonderful . . . without question one of the most important books about the brain you will ever read; yet it is beautifully written, immensely approachable, and full of humanity'' Iain McGilchrist MA, author of The Master and His EmissaryMeet the ninety-year-old doctor who is still practicing medicine, the stroke victim who learned to move and talk again and the woman with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole. All these people had their lives transformed by the remarkable discovery that our brains can repair themselves through the power of positive thinking. Here bestselling author, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge reveals the secrets of the cutting-edge science of ''neuroplasticity''. He introduces incredible case histories - blind people helped to see, IQs raised and memories sharpened - and tells the stories of the maverick scientists who are overturning centuries of assumptions about the brain. This inspiring book will leave you with a sense of wonder at the capabilities of the mind, and the self-healing power that lies within all of us.Trade ReviewAn utterly wonderful book - without question one of the most important books about the brain you will ever read; yet it is beautifully written, immensely approachable, and full of humanity. Its message is one of hope: it is not just our brains that shape our thinking, but our thinking that, very definitely, shapes our brains.Doidge has identified a tidal shift in basic science and a potential one in medicine. The implications are monumental -- Penny Wark * The Times *A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain -- Oliver Sacks * author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat *A wonderful and engaging way of re-imagining what kind of creatures we are -- Jeanette Winterson * The Guardian *The power of positive thinking finally gains scientific credibility. Miracle-making stuff -- Abigail Zuger * The New York Times *

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Book SynopsisTake flight with the secret life of owls.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Organization of the Human Body 1 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview 1 1.2 Life Processes 6 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits 7 1.4 Aging and Homeostasis 10 1.5 Anatomical Terms 10 1.6 Body Cavities 15 Chapter Review 19 Critical Thinking Applications 20 Answers to Figure Questions 20 2 Introductory Chemistry 21 2.1 Introduction to Chemistry 21 2.2 Chemical Compounds and Life Processes 28 Chapter Review 38 Critical Thinking Applications 39 Answers to Figure Questions 39 3 Cells 40 3.1 A Generalized View of the Cell 40 3.2 The Plasma Membrane 41 3.3 Transport Across the Plasma Membrane 43 3.4 Cytoplasm 48 3.5 Nucleus 54 3.6 Gene Action: Protein Synthesis 56 3.7 Somatic Cell Division 59 3.8 Cellular Diversity 61 3.9 Aging and Cells 61 Chapter Review 64 Critical Thinking Applications 66 Answers to Figure Questions 66 4 Tissues 67 4.1 Types of Tissues 67 4.2 Epithelial Tissue 68 4.3 Connective Tissue 78 4.4 Membranes 86 4.5 Muscular Tissue 88 4.6 Nervous Tissue 88 4.7 Tissue Repair: Restoring Homeostasis 88 4.8 Aging and Tissues 89 Chapter Review 90 Critical Thinking Applications 92 Answers to Figure Questions 92 5 The Integumentary System 93 5.1 Skin 93 5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin 97 5.3 Functions of the Skin 101 5.4 Skin Wound Healing 102 5.5 Aging and the Integumentary System 104 Chapter Review 109 Critical Thinking Applications 110 Answers to Figure Questions 110 6 The Skeletal System 111 6.1 Functions of Bone and the Skeletal System 111 6.2 Types of Bones 112 6.3 Structure of Bone 112 6.4 Bone Formation 116 6.5 Exercise and Bone Tissue 121 6.6 Divisions of the Skeletal System 122 6.7 Skull: An Overview 124 6.8 Unique Features of the Skull 130 6.9 Vertebral Column 132 6.10 Vertebral Regions 134 6.11 Thorax 137 6.12 Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle 137 6.13 Upper Limb 139 6.14 Pelvic (Hip) Girdle 142 6.15 Lower Limb 144 6.16 Comparison of Female and Male Skeletons 148 6.17 Aging and the Skeletal System 149 Chapter Review 153 Critical Thinking Applications 155 Answers to Figure Questions 155 7 Joints 156 7.1 Classification of Joints 156 7.2 Fibrous Joints 157 7.3 Cartilaginous Joints 159 7.4 Synovial Joints 159 7.5 Types of Movements at Synovial Joints 161 7.6 Types of Synovial Joints 164 7.7 The Knee Joint 166 7.8 Aging and Joints 169 Chapter Review 171 Critical Thinking Applications 172 Answers to Figure Questions 172 8 The Muscular System 173 8.1 Overview of Muscular Tissue 173 8.2 Skeletal Muscle Tissue 174 8.3 Contraction and Relaxation of Skeletal Muscle 178 8.4 Metabolism of Skeletal Muscle Tissue 183 8.5 Control of Muscle Tension 185 8.6 Exercise and Skeletal Muscle Tissue 186 8.7 Cardiac Muscle Tissue 187 8.8 Smooth Muscle Tissue 187 8.9 Aging and Muscular Tissue 189 8.10 How Skeletal Muscles Produce Movement 189 8.11 Principal Skeletal Muscles 190 Chapter Review 218 Critical Thinking Applications 220 Answers to Figure Questions 221 9 Nervous Tissue 222 9.1 Overview of the Nervous System 222 9.2 Histology of Nervous Tissue 224 9.3 Action Potentials 229 9.4 Synaptic Transmission 233 Chapter Review 236 Critical Thinking Applications 237 Answers to Figure Questions 237 10 Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves 238 10.1 Spinal Cord Structure 238 10.2 Spinal Nerves 242 10.3 Spinal Cord Functions 243 10.4 Brain 244 10.5 Cranial Nerves 259 10.6 Aging and the Nervous System 261 Chapter Review 263 Critical Thinking Applications 264 Answers to Figure Questions 264 11 Autonomic Nervous System 265 11.1 Comparison of Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems 265 11.2 Structure of the Autonomic Nervous System 267 11.3 Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System 271 Chapter Review 275 Critical Thinking Applications 275 Answers to Figure Questions 275 12 Somatic Senses and Special Senses 276 12.1 Overview of Sensations 276 12.2 Somatic Senses 278 12.3 Olfaction: Sense of Smell 281 12.4 Gustation: Sense of Taste 283 12.5 Vision 285 12.6 Hearing and Equilibrium 294 Chapter Review 302 Critical Thinking Applications 303 Answers to Figure Questions 304 13 The Endocrine System 305 13.1 Introduction 305 13.2 Hormone Action 307 13.3 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 309 13.4 Thyroid Gland 314 13.5 Parathyroid Glands 316 13.6 Pancreatic Islets 317 13.7 Adrenal Glands 322 13.8 Ovaries and Testes 325 13.9 Pineal Gland 325 13.10 Other Hormones 325 13.11 The Stress Response 326 13.12 Aging and the Endocrine System 327 Chapter Review 330 Critical Thinking Applications 332 Answers to Figure Questions 332 14 The Cardiovascular System: Blood 333 14.1 Functions of Blood 333 14.2 Components of Whole Blood 334 14.3 Hemostasis 342 14.4 Blood Groups and Blood Types 344 Chapter Review 348 Critical Thinking Applications 349 Answers to Figure Questions 349 15 The Cardiovascular System: Heart 350 15.1 Structure and Organization of the Heart 350 15.2 Blood Flow and Blood Supply of the Heart 357 15.3 Conduction System of the Heart 359 15.4 Electrocardiogram 360 15.5 The Cardiac Cycle 361 15.6 Cardiac Output 362 15.7 Exercise and the Heart 364 Chapter Review 367 Critical Thinking Applications 368 Answers to Figure Questions 368 16 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation 369 16.1 Blood Vessel Structure and Function 369 16.2 Blood Flow Through Blood Vessels 374 16.3 Circulatory Routes 377 16.4 Hepatic Portal and Fetal Circulations 396 16.5 Checking Circulation 399 16.6 Aging and the Cardiovascular System 400 Chapter Review 402 Critical Thinking Applications 404 Answers to Figure Questions 404 17 The Lymphatic System and Immunity 405 17.1 Lymphatic System 406 17.2 Innate Immunity 410 17.3 Adaptive Immunity 413 17.4 Aging and the Immune System 422 Chapter Review 427 Critical Thinking Applications 428 Answers to Figure Questions 428 18 The Respiratory System 429 18.1 Overview of the Respiratory System 429 18.2 Organs of the Respiratory System 430 18.3 Pulmonary Ventilation 438 18.4 Exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide 441 18.5 Transport of Respiratory Gases 444 18.6 Control of Breathing 446 18.7 Exercise and the Respiratory System 449 18.8 Aging and the Respiratory System 449 Chapter Review 453 Critical Thinking Applications 454 Answers to Figure Questions 454 19 The Digestive System 455 19.1 Overview of the Digestive System 455 19.2 Layers of the GI Tract and the Omentum 457 19.3 Mouth 459 19.4 Pharynx and Esophagus 462 19.5 Stomach 464 19.6 Pancreas 467 19.7 Liver and Gallbladder 468 19.8 Small Intestine 470 19.9 Large Intestine 476 19.10 Phases of Digestion 479 19.11 Aging and the Digestive System 480 Chapter Review 484 Critical Thinking Applications 485 Answers to Figure Questions 486 20 Metabolism and Nutrition 487 20.1 Metabolism 487 20.2 Metabolism and Body Heat 493 20.3 Nutrients 495 Chapter Review 501 Critical Thinking Applications 502 Answers to Figure Questions 502 21 The Urinary System 503 21.1 Overview of the Urinary System 503 21.2 Structure of the Kidneys 505 21.3 Functions of the Nephron 509 21.4 Transportation, Storage, and Elimination of Urine 516 21.5 Aging and the Urinary System 518 Chapter Review 521 Critical Thinking Applications 522 Answers to Figure Questions 522 22 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance 523 22.1 Fluid Compartments and Fluid Balance 523 22.2 Electrolytes in Body Fluids 527 22.3 Acid–Base Balance 530 22.4 Aging and Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance 532 Chapter Review 533 Critical Thinking Applications 534 Answers to Figure Questions 534 23 The Reproductive Systems 535 23.1 Male Reproductive System 535 23.2 Female Reproductive System 544 23.3 The Female Reproductive Cycle 551 23.4 Birth Control Methods and Abortion 554 23.5 Aging and the Reproductive Systems 557 Chapter Review 562 Critical Thinking Applications 564 Answers to Figure Questions 564 24 Development and Inheritance 565 24.1 Embryonic Period 565 24.2 Fetal Period 574 24.3 Maternal Changes During Pregnancy 575 24.4 Exercise and Pregnancy 577 24.5 Labor and Delivery 577 24.6 Lactation 578 24.7 Inheritance 579 Chapter Review 584 Critical Thinking Applications 585 Answers to Figure Questions 585

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Book Synopsis''York is a witty, whip-smart, lithely engaging science storyteller, truly one of our best'' Mary Roach, author of Stiff and Fuzz A playful examination of how science''s silliest research leads to crucial breakthroughs and enduring insights. Why would anyone research how elephants pee? Or study worms who tie themselves into a communal knot? Or quantify the squishability of a cockroach? Carly Anne York shows how unappreciated, overlooked and simply curiosity-driven science has led to breakthroughs big and small. Got wind power? You might have humpback whales to thank. Know anything about particle physics? Turns out there is a ferret close to the heart of it all. And if you want to keep salmon around, be thankful for that cannon! The research itself can seem bizarre, but it drives our economy. York invites us to appreciate the often-unpredictable journey of scientific exploration, highlighting that the heart of science lies in the relentless pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. Emphasizing the hard work of the people behind the discoveries, this is an accessible, story-driven book that shows how important and exciting it is to simply let curiosity run wild.

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Book SynopsisFully updated for the current Biology for CCEA AS Level specification and endorsed by CCEA. It has been subject to a detailed quality assurance process by an independent Biology expert. It contains new colour-coded practical work sections to address the AS3 paper and provides sample examination questions for each topic. Illustrated in full colour with bright and clear presentation. The author, Dr James Napier, is a well-known Biology author who, prior to his recent retirement, was vice-principal in a Northern Ireland grammar school. Contents: AS 1 Molecules and Cells Chapter 1 Molecules Chapter 2 Enzymes Chapter 3 Cells Chapter 4 Cell Physiology Chapter 5 Continuity of Cells Chapter 6 Tissues and Organs AS 2 Organisms and Biodiversity Chapter 7 The Principals of Exchange and Transport Chapter 8 Transport in Plants and Transpiration Chapter 9 Circulatory Systems in Mammals Chapter 10 The Adaptation of Organisms Chapter 11 Biodiversity Chapter 12 Human Impact on BiodiversityTable of ContentsCONTENTS AS1 Molecules and Cells Chapter 1 – Molecules Chapter 2 – Enzymes Chapter 3 – Cells Chapter 4 – Cell Physiology Chapter 5 – Continuity of Cells Chapter 6 – Tissues and Organs AS2 Organisms and Biodiversity Chapter 7 – The Principles of Exchange and Transport Chapter 8 – Transport in Plants and Transpiration Chapter 9 – Circulatory Systems in Mammals Chapter 10 – The Adaptation of Organisms Chapter 11 – Biodiversity Chapter 12 – Human Impact on Biodiversity

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Book SynopsisPhilip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers."If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this." - BBC Sky at Night MagazineWhether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, this handy fact-packed gem is the only book you'll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy and daily use, Stargazing 2024 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion. Including the top astronomical places to visit, star festivals and the latest on star parties in Britain and Ireland, the new 2024 edition is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.· 12 updated sky charts for year-round astronomical discovery· Month-to-Month information. Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year· Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2024· The best places to experience Dark Skies, along with the latest on Star Festivals and Star Parties· Top places to visit for astronomical insights· Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Prof Nigel Henbest· Special article on the use of filters for astro-photography by expert Robin Scagell· Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2024· Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms· The planets' movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comets"I will continue to enjoy 'Philip's Stargazing' as the months go by." - Helen Sharman, Astronaut"Very useful indeed." - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter

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Book SynopsisThe Coral Triangle, a kaleidoscope of marine life, boasts the greatest biodiversity on Earth. Yet, most focus on the giants of the deep. This book dives deeper, celebrating the small majority - the tiny but vital creatures that power this underwater paradise.

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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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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking new series from bestselling author Sean CarrollTrade Review‘Neat, and extremely simple: only a deep thinker such as Sean Carroll could introduce the complexity of Einstein’s general relativity in such a luminous and straightforward manner.’ -- Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics‘Sean Carroll has achieved something I thought impossible: a bridge between popular science and the mathematical universe of working physicists. Magnificent!’ -- Brian Clegg, author of Ten Days in Physics that Shook the World'What is most appealing in this ambitious book is its combination of technical accuracy and lightness of tone…reader-friendly… the scientific and mathematical aspects of the book are impeccable.' -- Wall Street Journal'Reading The Biggest Ideas in the Universe is like taking an introductory physics class with a star professor – but with all of the heady lectures and none of the tedious problem sets… For those without the [STEM] background, [the result] might feel like a porthole into another world.' -- Scientific American‘Do popular books about physics leave you feeling that you’re just getting stories and not real science? If so, this is the book for you. In a clear and non-scary way, it explains the mathematical theories behind what physicists really think. Carroll’s trilogy will plug a big gap in how physics is communicated to non-specialists – and to judge from this first volume, will do so brilliantly.’ -- Philip Ball, author of Beyond Weird: Why Everything You Thought You Knew about Quantum Physics Is Different‘As a ten-year-old physics enthusiast, I would have loved The Biggest Ideas in the Universe. With this book, Sean Carroll rejects traditional elitism in physics and welcomes in anyone who knows only a little algebra but wants to understand the whole universe.’ -- Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, author of The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred‘Sean Carroll is a wizard of empathy. In this short book, the first of three on The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, he anticipates what’s always confused you about physics and then gently guides you to enlightenment… and ultimately, to newfound wonder.’ -- Steven Strogatz, author of The Joy of X and Infinite Powers'Sean Carroll shows… that the essence of physics, including its fundamental equations, can be made accessible to anyone equipped with no more than high school math. Carroll is an accomplished science writer, a talent with few peers… The Biggest Ideas in the Universe brings science dissemination to a new level. In doing so, the biggest and most consequential idea in Carroll’s trilogy might well be that substantive discussions about science can ultimately be had by everyone.' -- Science‘Sean Carroll has produced a guide to relativity theory for the 21st century, plugging the gap between “popularisations” that emphasise the oddities without giving the facts, and textbooks that train students to manipulate equations without providing insight into what it all means. He will open your eyes to the way physicists view the universe, making fundamental ideas accessible without the need for a degree in science, but bravely ignoring the old adage that adding equations will scare readers off. Don’t be scared; this is the best lay-person’s guide to the subject, written in an accessible, entertaining style and impeccably accurate. And the author promises to tackle quantum theory next! I can’t wait.’ -- John Gribbin, senior honorary research fellow in astronomy, University of Sussex‘Sean Carroll’s greatest gift isn’t that he’s an expert on the fundamentals of physics, which he is, but that he never speaks down to his reader. He assumes that anyone, even the uninitiated, can learn to understand the formulae that underlie complicated concepts like space and time. It is a pleasure to read his work, a greater pleasure still to get a world-class education from such a witty, thoughtful teacher.’ -- Annalee Newitz, author of The Future of Another Timeline‘No-nonsense, not-dumbed-down explanations of basic laws of the universe that reward close attention.’ -- Kirkus'One-of-a-kind… Carroll flips the script and illuminates the form and beauty underlying a discipline that helps us understand all that exists.' -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller and a Book of the Year for the Evening Standard and The Times. Is getting a little less comfortable the key to living a happier, healthier life? When journalist Scott Carney came across a picture of a man in his fifties sitting on a glacier in just his underwear, he assumed it must be a hoax. Dutch guru Wim Hof claimed he could control his body temperature using his mind and teach others to do the same. Sceptical, Carney signed up to Hof’s one-week course, not realising that it would be the start of a four-year journey to unlock his own evolutionary potential. From hyperventilating in a Polish farmhouse to underwater weight training in California, and eventually climbing Mt Kilimanjaro wearing just shorts and running shoes, Carney travelled the world testing out unorthodox methods of body transformation and discovering the science behind them. In What Doesn’t Kill Us he explains how getting a little less comfortable can help us to unlock our lost evolutionary strength.Trade Review'[Wim Hof] has become a phenomenon, and Carney is an entertaining guide to his world and his followers.’ * The Times 'Book of the Week' *‘I always knew that jumping into freezing water makes you feel brilliant afterwards, but now I know why.’ -- William Leith * The Spectator *‘When it's cold outside, do you turn the heating up? Do you always put a coat on before going out? Do you think your comfortable life is good for you? If so, you have to read Scott Carney's What Doesn't Kill Us. Through some great stories — which often involve Carney in the snow without much on — and some serious research, he shows us how to escape the bland, shuffling gait of our centrally-heated, fleece-jacketed, molly-coddled lives by diving head first into the ice-cold, axe-sharp, scary experiences that made our ancestors' hearts beat faster every day. If we do that, we can awake from the dull slumber of modern life, and open our eyes to a better, healthier dawn of crisp air, better circulation, and the ability to truly mean it when we say: I'm alive. Buy this book, and you'll emerge a stronger, healthier, more human human.’ -- James Wallman * author of Stuffocation: Living More With Less *‘Climbing a mountain in nothing but a pair of shorts seems idiotic to most, but for Wim Hof and his companions, it’s just another day. When investigative journalist and anthropologist Carney heard about Hof’s mind-boggling methods and claims that he could ‘hack’ the human body, he knew he had to venture to Poland to expose this fraud. But in just a few days, Hof changed Carney’s mind, and so began a friendship and a new adventure. Carney now chronicles his journey to push himself mentally and physically using Wim Hof’s method of cold exposure, breath-holding, and meditation to tap into our primal selves. Our ancestors survived harsh conditions without modern technology, while we live in comfortable bubbles with little to struggle against and wonder how they survived. The question is, ‘What happens when we push our bodies to the limit?’ Carney calls on evolutionary biology and other modern scientific disciplines to explore and explain Hof’s unconventional methods. Fresh and exciting, this book has wide appeal for readers interested in health, sports, self-improvement, and extreme challenges.’ * Booklist *‘As this engaging autoethnography relates, anthropologist and investigative journalist Carney was skeptical upon encountering a photo of a nearly naked Wim Hof sitting on a glacier in the Arctic Circle. Hof, a Dutch fitness guru who runs a training camp in Poland’s wilderness, claims he can control his body temperature and immune system solely with his mind; though Carney set out to prove Hof a charlatan, he was instead won over. Carney documents his interactions with Hof and the many others who have learned to control their bodies in seemingly impossible ways: he learned Hof’s breathing techniques for tricking the body into doing things it isn’t evolutionarily designed for, and underwent training to face extreme cold while barely clothed. It is this training that enables Hof and Carney to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in 28 hours while wearing shorts. This is part guide and part popular science book; readers will learn about how Neanderthals used the body’s ‘brown fat’ to keep warm and how exposure nearly reverses the symptoms of diabetes. The accomplishments Carney documents are unbelievable and fascinating; this isn’t a how-to for those looking to perform extraordinary feats, but it is an entertaining account that will appeal to the adventurous.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘Scott Carney is so curious about getting to the truth of things that he is willing to endure great pain and suffering to get there. While investigating the controversial methods of Wim Hof and others operating on the scientific fringe, Carney entered a skeptic yet emerged a true believer. In What Doesn't Kill Us, readers get to follow him along on his transformational journey, and the insights are truly fascinating. Informative, fun, and with a healthy degree of danger, this is a book for the adventurer in all of us.’ -- Gabriel Reece * Co-founder of XPT (Extreme Performance Training) *‘The further we get from the harsh environmental conditions that once threatened our existence, the more we need them. I see this every weekend at a Spartan Race somewhere in the world. Millions of otherwise sane people line up to suffer and push themselves to their physical limits, and it feels good. What Doesn't Kill Us is a fascinating investigation into the innate urge that drives people like these, and reveals how some have managed to use environmental conditioning to accomplish truly extraordinary things.’ -- John DeSena * founder of Spartan Race *‘As a Navy SEAL, you live by the mantra ‘What doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger.’ We would hear this phrase and repeat it, but we never had any proof that it was factual. Yet through comprehensive study, Scott Carney has brilliantly documented how engaging in environmental conditioning, breathing, meditation, and other techniques can actually make us physically and mentally stronger. What Doesn’t Kill Us is a fascinating book that will captivate all who read it and that will be of immense value to those in the military, those who are active in sports, and those who seek an alternate means of developing greater mental and physical strength.’ -- Don D. Mann * Don D. Mann, New York Times bestselling author, Inside SEAL Team SIX *‘The narrative is filled with personal details that will engage, astonish, and even repel readers … Couch potatoes take warning: the experiences described in this testimonial are often tough to read about, and the conclusions, while sometimes convincing, might best be taken with a touch of skepticism.’ * Kirkus Reviews *‘Carney writes with considerable narrative verve, slamming home the misery of what he has witnessed with passion and visceral detail.’ * The New York Times *

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Book SynopsisA handy, pocket-sized guide to 220 of the world's spiders, Gem Spiders is the perfect introduction to these creepy-crawlies'There are approximately 35,000 known species of spider in the world, but it is estimated that the true number in existence could be nearer 70,000. They occur everwhere naturally and, because of their sharp bite and venom, they are one of the most successful groups of animal. Each entry includes:A photograph of the spider and details of any distinguishing features which may help identificationInformation on size, web, habitat, distribution range and the times of the year when it is most likely to be spottedAn icon shows the potency of each spider's venomEach species is sorted by family and illustrated with a symbol, enabling you to quickly find what you are looking for. There is a detailed introduction which covers aspects of spiders' natural history, their relatives, anatomy, the production and uses of silk.From the Goliath Tarantula to the patu digua, this photographic guide is the perfect introduction for those who want to learn about these fascinating creatures.

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Book SynopsisThis highly acclaimed undergraduate textbook teaches all the mathematics for undergraduate courses in the physical sciences. Containing over 800 exercises, half come with hints and answers and, in a separate manual, complete worked solutions. The remaining exercises are intended for unaided homework; full solutions are available to instructors.Trade ReviewFrom reviews of previous editions: '…a great scientific textbook. It is a tour de force … to write mathematical sections that are both complete and at an appropriate academic level. The authors have clearly succeeded in this challenge, making this a remarkable pedagogical book … The choice of exercises is excellent and possibly the best feature of the book. In summary, this textbook is a great reference at undergraduate levels, particularly for those who like to teach or learn using lots of examples and exercises.' R. Botet, European Journal of Physics'… the book provides scientists who need to use the tool of mathematics for practical purposes with a single, comprehensive book. I recommend this book not only to students in physics and engineering sciences, but also to students in other fields of natural sciences.' P. Steward, Optik'… suitable as a textbook for undergraduate use … this is a book that in view of its content and its modest softcover price, will find its way on to many bookshelves.' Nigel Steele, The Times Higher Education Supplement'Riley et al. has clear, thorough and straightforward explanations of the subjects treated. It rigorously adopts a three-stage approach throughout the book: first a heuristic, intuitive introduction, then a formal treatment, and finally one or two examples. This consistent presentation, the layout, and the print quality make the book most attractive … and value for money. It contains a thousand pages, there are plenty of exercises with each chapter.' J. M. Thijssen, European Journal of PhysicsThis is a valuable book with great potential use in present-day university physics courses. Furthermore, the book will be useful for graduate too, and researchers will find it useful for looking up material which they have forgotten since their undergraduate days.' J. M. Thijssen, European Journal of Physics'This textbook is a well-written, modern, comprehensive, and complete collection of topics in mathematical methods ranging from a review of differential and integral calculus to group and representation theory, probability, the calculus of variations, and tensors.' Science Books and Films'This is a very comprehensive textbook suitable for most students enrolling on undergraduate degree courses in engineering. It contains 31 stand-alone chapters of mathematical methods which enable the students to understand the principles of the basic mathematical techniques and the authors have produced a clear, thorough and straightforward explanation of each subject. … finding a single textbook which covers the engineering student's need throughout their entire course is by no means an easy task. I believe the authors have achieved it … complete fully worked solutions … which I think is a useful asset for both students and lecturers.' Civil Engineering' ... this highly acclaimed undergraduate textbook is suitable for teaching all the mathematics ever likely to be needed for an undergraduate course in any of the physical sciences. As well as lucid descriptions of all the topics covered and many worked examples, it contains more than 800 exercises.' L'enseignement mathematiqueTable of ContentsPrefaces; 1. Preliminary algebra; 2. Preliminary calculus; 3. Complex numbers and hyperbolic functions; 4. Series and limits; 5. Partial differentiation; 6. Multiple integrals; 7. Vector algebra; 8. Matrices and vector spaces; 9. Normal modes; 10. Vector calculus; 11. Line, surface and volume integrals; 12. Fourier series; 13. Integral transforms; 14. First-order ordinary differential equations; 15. Higher-order ordinary differential equations; 16. Series solutions of ordinary differential equations; 17. Eigenfunction methods for differential equations; 18. Special functions; 19. Quantum operators; 20. Partial differential equations: general and particular; 21. Partial differential equations: separation of variables; 22. Calculus of variations; 23. Integral equations; 24. Complex variables; 25. Application of complex variables; 26. Tensors; 27. Numerical methods; 28. Group theory; 29. Representation theory; 30. Probability; 31. Statistics; Index.

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Book SynopsisJohn Gribbin gained a PhD from the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge (then under the leadership of Fred Hoyle) before working as a science journalist for Nature and later New Scientist. He is the author of several bestselling popular science books, including In Search of Schrödinger's Cat, Science: A History, In Search of the Multiverse, Quantum Computing, and Six Impossible Things. He is a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Sussex and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel & Subject: AS ChemistryFirst teaching: September 2015Next exams: June 2023 AQA approvedTrade ReviewReviews of previous edition: "Chemistry A2 is a full colour textbook designed for use with students studying for the new A2 componant of Curriculum 2000 in Chemistry (AQA Board). This book provides more than the bare minimum allowing the student to develop a full rounded interest and understanding in the subject. Chemistry A2 is written by examiners and thus matches perfectly the AQA syllabus."

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Book SynopsisExamines whether there exists a unified conceptual framework for the field that is firmly based on scientific understanding regarding human development and functioning, that applies across all the clinical populations and practice areas within the field, and that would also help integrate professional psychology more fully into health care.Trade Review"Melchert's book is a valuable resource for graduate students and their faculty to understand how professional psychology is transforming into a health profession, while maintaining its unique psychological identity. I highly recommend it." --Dr. James Bray, Past President American Psychological Association, Editor, Primary Care Psychology and Handbook of Family PsychologyTable of Contents1. The Need for a Unified Conceptual Framework in Professional Psychology2. Professional Psychology as a Health Care Profession3. The Public We Serve: Their Mental Health Needs and Sociocultural and Medical Circumstances4. Resolving Conceptual and Theoretical Confusion in Professional Psychology5. The Biopsychosocial Approach: General Systems, Nonlinear Dynamical Systems, and Complexity Theory6. Ethical Foundations of Professional Practice7. A Unified Theoretical Framework8. Assessment9. Treatment Planning10. Treatment11. Outcomes Assessment12. Prevention and Public Health Perspective on Mental Health13. Implications for Professional Psychology Education and Practice

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A good entree to the big questions of animal behavior."-- "Choice" "Bekoff turns his considerable skill as an observer and interpreter of canid behavior to providing readers with the investigatory tools and scientific knowledge they need to understand their dog companions more fully and thereby improve the quality of their lives individually and collectively, becoming along the way citizen scientists, in the current parlance. Referring to himself as 'a naturalist in a dog park, ' he combines often humorous anecdotes from a lifetime of watching dogs with comprehensible reports from the cutting edge of science. Bekoff, who seems to know everyone who works with dogs, also interviews researchers involved in recent studies in order to underscore important findings or call attention to the direction follow-up studies might take."--Mark Derr "Pyschology Today" "Everyone who owns a dog, breeds or trains dogs, or works with dogs should read this informative book."-- "Library Journal" "Marc Bekoff's vast experience, clear thinking, and unique philosophy come together to make this book a must-read for anyone wanting to know what makes dogs tick. A masterly work by the master."--Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman, author of Pets on the Couch "Daily Mail" "With the discerning eye of a scientist and the compassionate heart of a dog lover, the incomparable Marc Bekoff illuminates the mysteries of dog behavior. Insights and surprises adorn every page of this wonderful book. But aside from being a great read, Canine Confidential offers deeper value: armed with fresh understanding of your dog's senses, physiology and mind, you'll find fun ways to make your life together even more meaningful and rewarding for both of you."--Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus "Daily Mail" "This is a gem of a book, packed with information that answers the questions you have always pondered, and some that you may not have considered (such as 'Do dogs prefer to lift one leg more than the other?'). Canine Confidential deserves to become a primary resource for dog caretakers and those working professionally with dogs. Marc Bekoff, who is widely respected as a leading authority on ethology and animal emotions, shines the light of his immense experience and research on what makes our best friend tick. If you want to know why dogs do the things they do, this book is for you. Written with eloquence, insight and humor, peppered throughout with anecdotes and photographs, this wonderful book is a must-have for everyone who cares for, loves, studies, and wonders about our canine companions."--Lisa Tenzin-Dolma, principal of the International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour "Daily Mail" "The real fascination of this book lies not so much in what dogs do better than us, but in the virtues they have that we always considered to be ours alone." --Mark Derr "Daily Mail" "One of the world's leading ethologists, Marc Bekoff has devoted his life to understanding non-human animals of all persuasions as sentient beings and to providing them the opportunity to live their lives to their fullest measure, according to their natures, and without being abused or slaughtered by humans. In Canine Confidential, Bekoff turns his considerable powers as an observer of canids wild and domestic to providing readers with the scientific knowledge and investigatory tools that will help them understand their dog companions. Mixing often humorous anecdotes with clear, concise reports from the cutting edge of canine science, Bekoff details what we know and outlines what we have yet to learn about our closest non-human friends. Canine Confidential is a must read for anyone who has an interest in dogs. Even readers who think they know all there is to know about dogs may find themselves looking at and interacting with their companions in ways that enrich their time together."--Mark Derr, author of How the Dog Became the Dog "Daily Mail" "Bekoff uses an inviting conversational mode that makes complicated topics much easier to grasp. It is as if we had run into him at the local dog park and could ask those questions that pop up as we watch our dogs cavort with others of their species. This rather slim volume covers quite a lot of ground. . . . This informative and accessible book is an invaluable resource that deserves an appreciative audience." -- "The Bark" "Bekoff shares his own studies and others' research, along with real-life stories, in a winning tone. . . . This book is cause celebre for letting dogs be dogs." -- "Booklist" "Another thought provoking, insightful manifesto from one of the most brilliant scientists of our time. Canine Confidential is a revolutionary perspective into the minds of our best friends, answering the questions everyone asks, as well as the questions no one has thought to ask. Well written, funny, and fascinating--you will never look at dogs the same way again."--Brian Hare, author of The Genius of Dogs "Daily Mail" "Canine Confidential is an incredibly accessible, plain-spoken book about humankind's most loyal, most faithful companion. The many insights here will help you to earn all that loyalty and love that they so freely give. The stories and observations here will make you a much better human for your canine family members." --Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words: How Animals Think and Feel "Daily Mail"Table of ContentsPreface: A Naturalist in a Dog Park One The Many Joys of Watching and Living with Dogs Two The World According to Dogs Three Dogs Just Want to Have Fun Four Dominance and the Society of Dogs Five Who’s Walking Whom? Six Minding Dogs Seven Emotions and Heart Eight Dog Park Confidential Nine A Dog Companion’s Guide Acknowledgments Appendix: So, You Want to Become an Ethologist? Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA FINANCIAL TIMES AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEARAn exhilarating new biography of John von Neumann: the lost genius who invented our world''A sparkling book, with an intoxicating mix of pen-portraits and grand historical narrative. Above all it fizzes with a dizzying mix of deliciously vital ideas. . . A staggering achievement'' Tim HarfordThe smartphones in our pockets and computers like brains. The vagaries of game theory and evolutionary biology. Self-replicating moon bases and nuclear weapons. All bear the fingerprints of one remarkable man: John von Neumann.Born in Budapest at the turn of the century, von Neumann is one of the most influential scientists to have ever lived. His colleagues believed he had the fastest brain on the planet - bar none. He was instrumental in the Manhattan Project and helped formulate the bedrock of Cold War geopolitics and modern economic theory. He created the first ever programmable digital computer. He prophesied the potential of nanotechnology and, from his deathbed, expounded on the limits of brains and computers - and how they might be overcome.Taking us on an astonishing journey, Ananyo Bhattacharya explores how a combination of genius and unique historical circumstance allowed a single man to sweep through so many different fields of science, sparking revolutions wherever he went.Insightful and illuminating, The Man from the Future is a thrilling intellectual biography of the visionary thinker who shaped our century.

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Book SynopsisOne of the world's greatest scientists of human behaviour, the bestselling author of Behave, shows that free will does not exist - and sets out the disturbing yet liberating implications of accepting this fact.One of the best scientist-writers of our time' OLIVER SACKSWhat if free will is an illusion? As Robert Sapolsky shows in this masterful account of the science of human behaviour, everything we think and do is caused by the luck of our biology and the influence of our environment, and ultimately both are beyond our control. In a world without free will, we must completely rethink what we mean by choice, responsibility, morality and justice. Sapolsky's extraordinary book does exactly this, guiding us toward a profoundly fairer, more humane way of living together.A joy to read. It''s impossible to recommend this book too highly. Reading it could change your life' LAURENCE REESOutstanding for its breadth of research, t

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Book SynopsisLiam Shaw is a biologist researching the evolution and spread of antibiotic resistance. He is currently a Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oxford and an Honorary Fellow at the University of Bristol. His writing has appeared in the London Review of Books, Morning Star, and Private Eye. The Healing Earth is his first book.

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Book SynopsisChris Napier is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, with a PhD in running biomechanics and injury prevention. Chris is a practising physiotherapist with Restore Physiotherapy clinic and works with the Athletics Canada team.

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Book SynopsisGeoffrey West's research centres on a quest to find unifying principles and patterns connecting everything, from cells and ecosystems to cities, social networks and businesses.Why do organisms and ecosystems scale with size in a remarkably universal and systematic fashion?Is there a maximum size of cities? Of animals and plants? What about companies?Can scale show us how to create a more sustainable future?By applying the rigour of physics to questions of biology, visionary physicist Geoffrey West found that despite the riotous diversity in the sizes of mammals, they are all, to a large degree, scaled versions of each other. This speaks to everything from how long we can expect to live to how many hours of sleep we need. He then made the even bolder move of exploring his work's applicability to cities and to the business world. These investigations have led to powerful insights about the elemental natural laws that bind us together in profound ways, and how all complex systems are dancing to the same simple tune, however diverse and unrelated they may seem.Trade Review'The sort of big-ideas book that comes along only every few years . . . This is a book full of thrilling ideas' * Sunday Times *'Magisterial . . . you reach the end of this profound, revealing book rewarded. West shows how scientific method helps to peel back the hidden reality of our world. The concepts of physics dominated the last century. It is the concepts of biology - of networks, evolution and feedback dynamics - that are going to dominate the next' -- Matthew Syed * The Times *'Quite dazzling . . . The book proceeds by introducing one mathematical concept in each chapter (power laws, fractals and so on), and explaining it vividly through numerous examples drawn from biology, history, urban planning, and many other fields . . . written with great joy and a disarming humility' -- Steven Poole * The Spectator *'An absolutely riveting read. Like the best detective story, West lays out the amazing challenge of understanding why animals, cities and companies all scale so uniformly and then skilfully lets us into the secrets that his detective work has uncovered. This book captures the spirit of science in the twenty-first century, revealing the deep connections not just across physics and biology but society and life. The book is a perfect balance between the big scientific story and West's own personal narrative. We accompany the author on his quest to face up to his own mortality while at the same time being exposed to the theoretical discoveries that West has pioneered in his groundbreaking work' -- Marcus du Sautoy, Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University and author of The Great Unknown 'This is an important and original book, of immense scope. Geoffrey West is a polymath, whose insights range over physics, biology and the social sciences. He shows that the sizes, shapes and lifetimes of living things - despite their amazing diversity - display surprising correlations and patterns, and that these follow from basic physical principles. He then discovers, more surprisingly, the emergence of similar 'scaling laws' in human societies - in our cities, companies and social networks. This fascinating book deserves a very wide readership' -- Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal'Scaling is the most important yet most hidden and rarely discussed attribute -- without understanding it one cannot possibly understand the world. This book will expand your thinking from three dimensions to four. Get two copies, just in case you lose one' -- Nassim Nicholas Taleb'I can think of no more exciting thinker in the world today than Geoffrey West. By bringing a physicist's razor-sharp mind to wonderfully surprising questions - "Why Aren't There Mammals the Size of Tiny Ants?" or "Are Cities and Companies Just Very Large Organisms?" - West forces us to see everything anew, from our own bodies to the mega-cities our species increasingly chooses to inhabit. Scale is a firework display of popular science' -- Niall Ferguson'Trees, brains, hallucinogenics and even imaginary monsters are considered in this joyous, mind-boggling study of scientific methods' * Telegraph, Top 50 Best Books of 2017 *'An enchanting intellectual odyssey . . . also a satisfying personal and professional memoir of a distinguished scientist whose life's work came to be preoccupied with finding ways to break down traditional boundaries between disciplines to solve the long-term global challenges of sustainability . . . Mr West manages to deliver a lot of theory and history accessibly and entertainingly . . . Provocative and fascinating' * New York Times *'It's rare in the history of science that someone has a big, bold, beautiful, stunningly simple new idea that also turns out to be right. Geoffrey West had one. And Scale is its story' -- Steven Strogatz, Professor of Mathematics, Cornell University and author of The Joy of X 'Geoffrey West's Scale is a revelation. Based on his path-breaking theory and research on super-linear scaling, it provides powerful new insights into the basic scientific laws that power our modern society and economy, its start-up companies, large corporations and cities. The book is a must-read for CEOs, technologists, mayors, urban leaders and anyone who wants to understand the simple laws that shape the complex, self-organizing world in which we live' -- Richard Florida, author of THE RISE OF THE CREATIVE CLASS and a senior editor at THE ATLANTIC'Scale is filled with brilliant insights. West illuminates the laws of nature underlying everything from tiny organisms and humans to cities and companies, and provides a quantitative framework for decoding the deep complexity of our interconnected world. If you want to know why companies fail, how cities persist and what is needed to sustain our civilization in this era of rapid innovation, read this amazing book' -- Marc Benioff, founder and CEO of Salesforce'If there were a Nobel Prize for transdisciplinary science Geoffrey West would have won it for the work covered in Scale. This is a book of great originality and deep importance, containing startling insights about topics as seemingly unrelated as aging and death, sleep, metabolism, cities, energy use, creativity, corporations, and even the sustainability of our existence. If you are curious about how the world really works, you must read this book' -- Bill Miller, LMM Investments'This spectacular book on how logarithmic scaling governs everything is packed with news - from the self-similar dynamics of cells and ecosystems to exactly why companies always die and cities don't. I dog-eared and marked up damn near every page' -- Stewart Brand, creator of the WHOLE EARTH CATOLOG'When Geoffrey West, a brilliant theoretical physicist, turned his lens to the study of life spans, biological systems or cities he stumbled onto a game-changing universal insight about growth and sustainability. Scale is dazzling and provocative and West proves himself to be a compelling and entertaining writer - this is a book we will be talking about for a long time' -- Abraham Verghese, author of CUTTING FOR STONEThis book is breathtaking in its scope and vision! It represents the culmination of exciting theoretical work addressing critical questions in life. Written by a clever physicist and one of the most influential thinkers of the time, Geoffrey West, this volume elaborates on the author's intriguing discovery that the growth, organisation and dynamics of humans, animals and plants scale with their size. .....It is really an enjoyable readthat takes readers on a journey of fresh insights and illuminating perspectives. -- Walid El-Sharoud * SCIENCE PROGRESS *In this "grand unified theory of sustainability", physicist Geoffrey West explores underlying laws that link society and nature, called scaling theory. Insights (into city size and walking speed, for instance) abound -- Mary Craig * NATURE *

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Book SynopsisMedical doctor turned food scientist and author of DK bestsellers The Science of Cooking (2017), The Science of Spice (2018) and The Science of Living (2020), "Dr Stu" is a science and medical writer, presenter and educator. He makes regular appearances on TV, radio, and at public events, and his writing appears in national and international publications. Stuart is also the founder and editor of online lifestyle-science magazine Guru.Table of Contents 1: Foreword 2: Taste and flavour 1: Why do we cook? 2: How do we taste? 3: Why does cooked food taste so good? 4: Why do some flavours go together so well? 3: Kitchen essentials 1: An essential guide to knives 2: An essential guide to pots and pans 3: An essential guide to utensils 4: Meat and poultry 1: In focus: meat 2: How can I tell if meat is good quality? 3: Should I avoid buying meat that has gone brown? 4: Why do different meats look and taste so different? 5: Is it better to choose organic meat? 6: Are purebred and heritage cattle breeds tastier? 7: Do larger chickens lack flavour? 8: How can an animal’s feed affect the taste and texture of its meat? 9: Is fillet steak from the tenderloin really the best cut of beef? 10: Why is it so expensive to buy Wagyu beef? 11: What is the difference between organic, free-range, and indoor chickens? 12: How can I tell if meat has been injected with water? 13: If I freeze meat, will it destroy the taste and texture? 14: Do I really need to pound meat? 15: The process of barbecuing 16: What are the benefits of marinating meat? 17: Should I season meat with salt well in advance or just before cooking? 18: How do I smoke meat at home? 19: Is it possible to age meat at home? 20: Should I trim all the fat off meat? 21: Does it matter if you cut meat across the grain or along it? 22: What is the secret to perfectly crispy pork crackling? 23: Should I cook meat from room temperature? 24: Does searing a steak really “seal in” juices? 25: How do I cook the perfect steak? 26: The process of slow cooking 27: How can I stop chicken or turkey from drying out? 28: What does basting do? 29: How can I tell when meat is done? 30: Why do I need to rest meat after cooking? 31: What can I do with overcooked meat? 32: What’s the secret of a tasty sauce? 33: Is it worth all the effort to make my own stock? 34: Why is it safe to eat rare beef, but not chicken or pork? 35: Why do so many foods taste like chicken? 5: Fish and seafood 1: In focus: fish 2: How do I know if fish is fresh? 3: Why is fish called “brain” food? 4: Why does salmon come in varying shades of orange? 5: Is farmed fish as good as wild? 6: Is it better to buy prawns with their heads on? 7: Is it better to buy prawns raw or pre-cooked, fresh or frozen? 8: Why do we eat oysters raw? 9: When is the best season for oysters? 10: The process of pan-frying 11: How can I preserve fish at home? 12: What happens when you salt bake fish? 13: Is it better to buy fresh or frozen fish? 14: Can I cook fish from frozen? 15: Should I bake fish in a parcel or uncovered? 16: How can I keep fish moist with different cooking methods? 17: Can fish go soggy if poached slowly? 18: The process of sous-vide 19: How do I cook fish to have crispy golden skin? 20: Why don’t you need to rest fish? 21: Can I eat sashimi safely? 22: How does citrus juice “cook” raw fish? 23: Why do shellfish change colour when cooked? 24: What are the rules when cooking mussels? 6: Eggs and dairy 1: In focus: eggs 2: Should I limit how many eggs I eat? 3: Are there more nutrients in free-range eggs? 4: Is it safe to eat raw eggs? 5: Where is the best place to store my eggs? 6: Why do rotten eggs smell bad? 7: How can I tell if an egg is fresh? 8: Is it true that only fresh eggs poach well? 9: How can I cook soft-boiled eggs with runny yolks? 10: What’s the best method to peel hard-boiled eggs? 11: How do I make the perfect scrambled eggs? 12: What is the secret of creamy, smooth custard? 13: Does it matter if yolk gets in my whipped egg whites? 14: How can I prevent split mayonnaise? 15: In focus: milk 16: Why do we pasteurize milk? 17: Can I cook successfully with low-fat dairy products? 18: Which type of cream should I use? 19: How can I heat milk without a skin forming? 20: Can I make ice cream at home without an ice-cream maker? 21: Do ice-cream makers make creamier ice cream than whisking by hand? 22: Is it worth making my own yogurt? 23: Why does yogurt split in spicy dishes? 24: Should I eat probiotic yogurt? 25: In focus: cheese 26: If the veins in blue cheese are mould, why is it edible? 27: Why are some cheeses so strong and smelly? 28: Why does some cheese go stringy? 29: Should I avoid processed cheese? 30: Can I make perfect soft cheese at home? 7: Rice, grains, and pasta 1: In focus: rice 2: How much water should I add to my rice? 3: How can I cook fluffy rice every time? 4: Is it okay to reheat cooked rice? 5: The process of pressure cooking 6: Why is wholegrain better than processed? 7: Do I really need to soak pulses before I cook them? 8: Why exactly is quinoa so special? 9: How can I stop beans giving me gas? 10: Is it true that uncooked kidney beans are poisonous? 11: Why does popcorn pop? 12: How can I make my own fresh pasta? 13: Is fresh pasta better than dried? 14: How does adding salt to my pasta water help? 15: Should I add oil to the cooking water to stop pasta sticking? 8: Vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds 1: Are organic fruit and vegetables better than non-organic? 2: Are heirloom varieties tastier? 3: Do vegetables lose nutrients as they age? 4: Is it better to eat vegetables raw? 5: Should I throw away the green tops? 6: Is it better to peel or scrub? 7: Can leaving mushrooms in the sun really increase their vitamin D content? 8: The process of steaming 9: How do I chop an onion without crying? 10: Why do different-coloured peppers taste different? 11: How do I roast vegetables without them going soggy? 12: How do I cook vegetables to optimize nutrients? 13: Does adding salt to the water cook vegetables faster? 14: What is the secret of the perfect vegetable stir-fry? 15: In focus: potatoes 16: How do I make fluffy mashed potatoes? 17: The process of microwaving 18: How does lemon juice stop sliced fruit from turning brown? 19: Is juicing a good substitute for whole fruit and vegetables? 20: How do bananas help ripen other fruit? 21: How do you use bananas at different stages of ripeness? 22: Can I cook soft fruit from frozen? 23: How can I cook fruit without it turning mushy? 24: Why are olives brined? 25: Are black olives really dyed? 26: In focus: nuts 27: How can I enjoy the freshest nuts? 28: Do nuts and seeds taste better cooked? 9: Herbs, spices, oils, and flavourings 1: In focus: herbs 2: What’s the best way to prepare fresh herbs? 3: How do I get the best from dried herbs? 4: When should I add herbs during cooking? 5: Can how I prepare garlic affect its strength? 6: How can I get the most flavour from spices? 7: Why do recipes often say to add spices to oil at the start? 8: Why is saffron so expensive? 9: In focus: chillies 10: How can I tame food that’s too hot? 11: What’s the best way to take away chilli heat? 12: In focus: oils and fats 13: Why are some olive oils better quality than others? 14: What’s the best way to store olive oil? 15: Why does food cook faster when it’s fried? 16: Why is fried food bad for your health? 17: How does alcohol enhance food? 18: What happens when I flambé food? 19: Does alcohol really evaporate when I cook with it? 20: How can I stop my salad dressing from splitting? 21: Is there much variance between different grades of balsamic vinegar? 22: In focus: salt 23: Can I salvage over-salted dishes? 24: Is it better to use light or dark soy sauce for cooking? 10: Baking and sweet things 1: In focus: flour 2: Why do I need to sift flour? 3: Why do baking recipes recommend adding salt? 4: Can I use baking powder instead of bicarbonate of soda? 5: Which is the best type of fat for baking? 6: How important is it to preheat the oven? 7: Why hasn’t my cake risen? 8: Why do cakes go hard and biscuits soft? 9: What is a sourdough starter? 10: What are the basics of a good bread dough? 11: Why do you need to prove dough before baking it? 12: The process of oven baking 13: Why doesn’t gluten-free bread rise very well? 14: Why isn’t home-made bread as light as shop-bought? 15: Why shouldn’t I “overwork” pastry? 16: Do I always need to chill pastry before rolling it out? 17: What’s the secret to light puff pastry? 18: How do I prevent my pie getting a “soggy bottom”? 19: In focus: sugar 20: Can I make fluffy marshmallows at home? 21: What is the secret behind caramelization? 22: How do I get my jam to set properly? 23: In focus: chocolate 24: Why does chocolate from different countries taste so different? 25: What is the difference between melting and tempering chocolate? 26: Can I still use chocolate that’s turned white? 27: How do I salvage melted chocolate that’s gone lumpy? 28: How do I make a chocolate ganache? 29: Can I make chocolate sauce that hardens on ice cream? 30: How do I master a chocolate soufflé? 11: Index and acknowledgments

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