Zoology and animal sciences Books

Book SynopsisI: Development and Evolution.- 1. Cephalopod Development and Evolution: Biological Insight into Ontogenesis as a Guide to Paleomorphology.- 2. Hatching of Nautilus macromphalus in the Toba Aquarium, Japan.- 3. Comparative Analysis of Some Morphometric Characters in Two Sepiolids: Sepietta neglecta (Naef, 1916) and Sepietta oweniana (Orbigny, 1840).- 4. Embryonic Development of Primitive Ammonoids and the Monophyly of the Ammonoidea.- 5. A Late Carboniferous Spirulid Coleoid from the Southern Mid-Continent (USA): Shell Wall infrastructure and Evolutionary Implications.- 6. Plasticity of Developmental Timing as the Underlying Cause of High Speciation Rates in Ammonoids: An Example from the Cenomanian Western Interior Seaway of North America.- 7. Pathologic Gigantism in Middle Carboniferous Cephalopods, Southern Midcontinent, United States.- 8. Aalenian Tmetoceras (Ammonoidea) from Iberia: Taxonomy, Habitats, and Evolution.- 9. Evolution of the Family Sibiritidae and Detailed BiostratigraTable of ContentsDevelopment and Evolution. Cephalopod Development and Evolution: Biological Insight into Ontogenesis as a Guide to Paelomorphology; S.V. Boletzky. Hatching of Nautilus macromphalus in the Toba Aquarium, Japan; K. Uchiyama, K. Tanabe. Comparative Analysis of Some Morphometric Characters in Two Sepiolids: Sepietta neglecta (Naef, 1916) and Sepietta oweniana (Orbigny, 1840); E. Lefkaditou, P. Kaspiris. Form, Construction, and Function. Ultrastructural Studies on the Epidermis of Adult Octopus vulgaris (Cuvier, 1797); S. Lenz. Comparative Immunohistochemical and Immunocytochemical Investigations on the Location of Haemocyanin Synthesis in Dibranchiate and Tetrabranchiate Cephalopods (Sepia and Nautilus); P. Ruth, et al. Ultrastructural Studies of the Suckers of Newly Hatched Eledone moschata and Octopus vulgaris (Mollusca; Cephalopoda); H. Schmidtberg. Taphonomy, Palaeoecology, Palaeobiogeography, Biostratigraphy, and Basin Analysis. Rollmarks of Soft Parts and a Possible Crop Content of Late Cretaceous Ammonites from the Slovenian Kars; H. Summesberger, et al. Possible Cephalopod Reproductive Mass Mortality Reflected by Middle Carboniferous Assemblages, Arkansas, Southern United States; W.L. Manger, et al. 26 additional articles. Index.

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Book SynopsisPresents reviews of topics selected from the range of research in avian biology. This title includes topics that cover the spectrum from the molecular level of organization to population biology and community ecology.Table of Contents1 Avian Coloniality: Progress and Problems.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Historical Background.- 3. Phylogenetic Analyses.- 4. Limitation of Breeding Sites.- 5. The Costs and Benefits of Coloniality.- 5.1. Ectoparasite and Disease Transmission.- 5.2. Misdirected Parental Care.- 5.3. Predation-Related Effects.- 6. Social Foraging and Coloniality.- 6.1. The Information Center Hypothesis.- 6.2. The Recruitment Center Hypothesis.- 6.3. Spatial Concentration and Local Enhancement.- 6.4. Competition and Depletion of Food.- 7. Reproductive Success and Habitat Selection.- 7.1. Mean Reproductive Success in Relation to Colony Size.- 7.2. Using Reproductive Success to Select Breeding Sites.- 8. Sexual Selection and Coloniality.- 9. Variation in Colony Size.- 9.1. Ideal-Free Distributions and Local Resources.- 9.2. Phenotypic and Genetic Differences among Individuals.- 9.3. (In)stability of Colony Size.- 10. Prospectus.- References.- 2 Begging in Nestling Birds.- 1. Parent–Offspring Conflict.- 2. The Importance of Signaling.- 2.1. Begging as a Signal.- 2.2. The Models.- 2.3. The Cost of Begging.- 3. Begging Signals.- 3.1. Defining Begging.- 3.2. Is Begging Influenced by Nestling Condition?.- 3.3. Which Cues Do Parents Use?.- 4. Begging as Competition among Nestmates.- 4.1. Sibling Competition.- 4.2. Brood Hierarchies.- 4.3. Brood Parasites.- 5. The Importance of Offspring Sex.- 6. The Role of Biparental Care.- 7. An Alternative Perspective.- 7.1. Begging as Foraging.- 7.2. Do Nestlings Learn?.- 8. Conclusions.- References.- 3 Ecological Aspects of Neophobia and Neophilia in Birds.- 1. Introduction.- 1.1. The Implication of Novelty Responses and Exploration: A Brief Overview.- 1.2. Definitions.- 1.3. Costs and Benefits of Neophilia and Neophobia.- 1.4. Costs and Benefits within Two-factor Models of Exploration and Neophobia.- 2. How Neophobia and Neophilia Are Studied.- 2.1. Assessing Neophobia and Neophilia.- 2.2. Teasing Apart Neophobia, Hunger, and Neophilia..- 2.3. The Nature of Novel Stimuli.- 2.4. Among-Object Variation in Novelty Responses.- 2.5. Innate Bias in Novelty Responses.- 3. What Determines the Intensity of Neophobia and Neophilia in Adult Birds.- 3.1. The Process of Familiarization.- 3.2. The Dynamics of Exploration and Neophobia.- 3.3. Social Facilitation and Novelty Responses.- 3.4. Consistent Individual Variation in Neophobia.- 3.5. Genetic Basis for Intraspecific Variation.- 3.6. Neurobiological Basis for Novelty Responses.- 3.7. Neophobia and Gender.- 3.8. Novelty Responses and the Socioecological Niche.- 3.9. Facultative Changes in Novelty Responsiveness.- 3.10. Seasonal Changes in Costs and Benefits of Novelty Responses.- 4. Exploration in Juvenile Birds.- 4.1. Overview.- 4.2. What Do Juvenile Birds Explore?.- 4.3. Object Manipulation in Young Birds: Familiarization or Practice.- 4.4. The Effect of Diverse and Depauperate Early Environment on Adult Neophobia.- 5. Comparative Studies of Neophobia and Exploration.- 5.1. Taxonomic Comparisons.- 5.2. The Neophobia Threshold Hypothesis.- 5.3. Neophobia and Neophilia in Island Populations.- 6. Conclusions and Future Directions.- References.- 4 Avian Quantitative Genetics.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Components of Phenotypic Variation.- 3. Tools of the Trade.- 3.1. Parent–Offspring Regression.- 3.2. Full-Sib Analyses.- 3.3. Half-Sib Analyses.- 3.4. Realized Heritability.- 3.5. Genetic Correlations.- 3.6. Measurement Error and Repeatability.- 4. Empirical Data.- 4.1. Heritabilities.- 4.2. Genetic Correlations.- 4.3. Empirical Estimates: Conclusion.- 5. Maternal Effects.- 5.1. Adaptive Maternal Effects.- 6. Extra-Pair Paternity.- 6.1. Extra-Pair Paternity Detected by Heritability.- 6.2. Consequences of Extra-Pair Paternity for Avian Quantitative Genetics.- 6.3. Uses of Extra-Pair Paternity for Quantitative Genetic Analysis.- 7. Quantitative Genetics of Fitness.- 8. Genotype-Environment Interactions.- 9. Genetic Basis of Population Differentiation.- 10. Applications of Quantitative Genetics to Avian Evolution.- 11. Further Prospects.- 11.1. Animal Models in Avian Quantitative Genetics.- 11.2. Integration of Molecular and Quantitative Genetics.- 12. Conclusions.- References.- 5 Male Parental Care and Paternity.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Theoretical Models.- 2.1. Assumptions of Models.- 2.2. General Predictions from Models.- 2.3. Does it Pay to Reduce Male Parental Care When Paternity is Low?.- 2.4. Male Parental Care and the Shape of Cost and Benefit Curves.- 2.5. Female Compensation and Evolutionarily Stable Strategy Models.- 2.6. ESS Models.- 2.7. Dynamic Models.- 2.8. Conclusions from Models.- 3. Field Studies: Testing Predictions and Assumptions.- 3.1. How Does Paternity Vary?.- 3.2. Can Males Assess Paternity?.- 3.3. What Are the Costs and Benefits of Reducing Care?.- 3.4. Confounding Factors in Field Studies.- 3.5. Conclusions from Field Studies.- 4. Interspecific Analyses.- 5. Conclusions and Future Directions.- References.- 6 Physiological Ecology and Behavior of Desert Birds.- 1. Introduction.- 1.1. Comparative Methods.- 1.2. Deserts of the World.- 1.3. Avian Evolution.- 1.4. Paleodeserts.- 2. Energy.- 2.1. Basal Metabolic Rate.- 2.2. Field Metabolic Rate.- 3. Water.- 3.1. Water Deprivation.- 3.2. Metabolic Water.- 3.3. Renal Structure and Function.- 3.4. Evaporative Water Loss.- 3.5. Field Water Flux.- 4. Thermoregulation.- 4.1. Responses to High Ta.- 4.2. Macroclimate.- 4.3. Microclimate.- 4.4. Mobility.- 5. Optimization Processes.- 6. Summary.- References.- 7 Reproductive Energy Expenditure, Intraspecific Variation and Fitness in Birds.- 1. Introduction.- 1.1. Intraspecific (Interindividual) Variation.- 1.2. Doubly-Labeled Water and Other Methods for Measuring Energy Expenditure.- 1 3 Aims, Objectives, and Limits.- 2. Is Reproduction Energetically Costly, and at What Stage Is It Most Costly?.- 3. Intraspecific Variation in Daily Energy Expenditure: Biological Variation or Measurement Error?.- 3.1. Measurement Error.- 3.2. Handling or Treatment Effects.- 3.3. Individual Variation in DEE from Field Studies Relative to Measurement Error.- 4. Repeatability of Daily Energy Expenditure Measurements.- 5. Individual, Environmental, and Activity-Related Correlates of DEE.- 5.1. Individual Attributes.- 5.2. Environmental Factors.- 5.3. Activity-Related Variation.- 5.4. Summary.- 6. Metabolic Rate and Body Mass: Intraspecific versus Interspecific Scaling.- 6.1. Intraspecific Variation in Body Composition and Metabolic Rate.- 7. Relationships between DEE and Measures of Reproductive Effort or Fitness.- 7.1. Timing of Laying, Egg Size, and Clutch Size.- 7.2. Offspring Growth and Quality.- 7.3. Brood Size and Provisioning Rate.- 7.4. Costs of Reproduction: Survival and Future Fecundity.- 7.5. Summary.- 8. Conclusions and Recommendations for Future Research.- References.

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Book SynopsisBiophysical studies in the 1950ies and 1960ies led to the realization that the water permeability of certain biological membranes must be due to the presence of water transporting proteins. This hypothesis was confirmed in 1991 and 1992 with the pioneering discovery of the first molecular membrane water channel, CHIP28, by Agre and coworkers. This integral membrane protein, which is abundant in the erythrocyte membrane and in many epithelial cells, is now called aquaporin-1 or AQP1. Thus the terms water channel or aquaporin are synonymous. In July 2000 more than 200 researchers came together in Gothenburg, Sweden, for the `3rd International Conference on the Molecular Biology and Physiology of Water and Solute Transport to discuss progress in this emerging research field. 58 different presentations from this conference are the basis for this book. Cumulatively, Table of ContentsStructure Function Analysis of Aquaporins and Glycerol Facilitators. Functional Analysis of the Unusual Signature Motifs of the Yeast MIP Channel, Fpslp; R.M. Bill, et al. GLPF: A Structural Variant of the Aquaporin Tetramer; T. Braun, et al. Different Behaviours of MIP Proteins in N-Lauroylsarcosine; L. Duchesne, et al. Overexpression and Purification of the Glycerol Transport Facilitators, Fpslp and GlpF, in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae and Escherichia Coli; K. Hedfalk, et al. Three-Dimensional Fold of Human AQP1 Water Channel Determined by Electron Cryo-Crystallography of 2-Dimensional Crystals Embedded in Ice; A.K. Mitra, et al. Volume Flux Across Red Cell AQP1 and E. Coli AQPZ Water Channel Proteins Reconstituted into Planar Lipid Bilayers; S.M. Saparov, et al. Biogenesis and Folding of Aquaporin Water Channels in the Endoplasmic Reticulum; I. Turnbull, et al. Function, Physiological Roles and Regulation of Mammalian Aquaporins. The Kidney in the Inner Ear; E. Beitz, et al. Renal Aquaporin Expression in Aging Rat; S. Combet, et al. Expression and Regulation of Aquaporin-1 and Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in Relationship with Water Permeability Across the Peritoneum; O. Devuyst, et al. Regulation of Renal Aquaporins and Sodium Transporters During Vasopressin-Escape in the Rat; C.A. Ecelbarger, et al. Aquaporin-8 and -9: Tissue Localization; M.-L. Elkjær, et al. Expression of the Epithelial Na+ Channel (ENAC) in Rat Kidney Colocalises with Aquaporin-2 (AWP-2); H. Hager, et al. Oxytocin: One of the Factors for Regulating AQP2 Localization and Urinary AQP2 Excretion; J.S. Han, et al. Fluid Transport by Human Nonpigmented Ciliary Epithelial Monolayer; Z. Han, R.V. Patil. Structural Features of Barrier Membranes; W.G. Hill, etal. Molecular Cloning of a New Aquaporin Superfamily in Mammals; K. Ishibashi, et al. Neurotransmitters Regulate the Amound of AQP5 in the Apical Plasma Membrane Via [Ca2+] In Parotid Acinar Cells; Y. Ishikawa, H. Ishida. Persistent Increase in the Amount of AQP5 in the Apical Plasma Membrane of Rat Parotid Acinar Cells Induced by the Muscarinic Receptor Agonist SNI-2011; Y. Ishikawa, H. Ishida. Cyclic AMP-Mediated Aquaporin-2 Translocation: Identification of Protein Kinase a Anchoring Proteins and the Role of the Small GTPases of the RHO Family; E. Klussmann, et al. Gastrointestinal Phenotype of Aquaporin Knockout Mice; T. Ma, A.S. Verkman. Two Distinct Signals Determine the Basolateral Targeting of AQP4 in the Renal Epithelial Cell Line MDCK; R. Madrid, et al. Water Channel Protein, Aquaporin 3, in Epithelial Cells; T. Matsuzaki, et al. Regulation of Aquaporin-2 Water Channel Trafficking by Phosphorylation: Lessons from Transfected Epithelial Cells; G. Procino, et al. Functional Expression of AQP3 in Human Epidermis and Keratinocyte Cell Cultures; R. Sougrat, et al. Identification of a New Form of AQP4 MRNA that is Developmentally Expressed in Brain; cS.M. Zelenin, et al. Models for Isotonic Transport Across Apical Membranes of Epithelial Cells; T. Zeuthen, et al. Pathophysiology. Missense Mutations in the MIP Gene, Encoding the Major Intrinsic Protein of the Lens (Aquaporin-0), Underlie Cataracts in Humans; P.J. Francis, et al. Urinary Excretion of Aquaporin-2 Water Channel is Dominant in Pathological State of Arginine Vasopressin-Induced Impaired Water Excretion; S.-E. Ishikawa, et al. Dysregulation of Renal Aquaporins and Sodium Transporters in Experimental Chronic and Acute Renal Failure in Rat; T.-H. Kwon, et al. Dysregulation of AQP2 in Bilateral and Unilateral Ureteral

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Book SynopsisSome of the recent discoveries of the higher cognitive abilities of other mammals and also birds challenge the concept that primates are special and even the view that the cognitive ability of apes is more advanced than that of nonprimate mammals and birds.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "Are primates superior? … Comparative Vertebrate Cognition aims to answer this question or at least to consider and draw attention to what we know so far and assess the new research directions that are required so that we can answer the question in the future. … Overall Comparative Vertebrate Cognition is a very enlightening and timely book. It is an interesting and thought-provoking attempt to draw attention to an area that is still in the early stages of its rise to scientific popularity … ." (Lucy Bates, Primate Eye, February, 2006) "It is high time for primatologists to broaden their horizons in terms of learning about other animals … . the editors provide a brief history of primatology and lay out their motivation for assembling this book. Rogers and Kaplan suggest that primates have been declared to be ‘special’ mainly as a political move … . the book has opened some doors and will certainly promote the exchange of ideas by scholars studying the cognitive abilities of a variety of taxa." (Julia Fischer, Folia Primatologica, Vol. 76 (2), 2006)Table of ContentsI: Complex Cognition.- 1. Comparing the Complex Cognition of Birds and Primates.- 2. Visual Cognition and Representation in Birds and Primates.- II: Social Learning.- 3. Socially Mediated Learning among Monkeys and Apes: Some Comparative Perspectives.- 4. Sodal Learning, Innovation, and Intelligence in Fish.- III: Communication.- 5. The Primate Isolation Call: A Comparison with Precodal Birds and Non-primate Mammals.- 6. Meaningful Communication in Primates, Birds, and Other Animals.- IV: Theory Of Mind.- 7. Theory of Mind and Insight in Chimpanzees, Elephants, and Other Animals?.- 8. The Use of Social Information in Chimpanzees and Dogs.- V: Brain, Evolution, And Hemispheric Specialization.- 9. Increasing the Brain’s Capacity: Neocortex, New Neurons, and Hemispheric Specialization.- 10. The Evolution of Lateralized Motor Functions.- Epilogue.- About the Editors.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI: Defining the snow leopard 1. Taxonomy, morphology and phylogeny 2. Behavior and ecology 3. Biogeography and status overview 4. Snow leopard diet and prey II: Conservation concerns 5. Livestock predation by snow leopards: conflicts and the search for solutions 6. Living on the edge: Depletion of wild prey and survival of the snow leopard 7. Illegal killing and trade 8. Climate change impacts on snow leopard range 9. Diseases of wild snow leopards and their wild ungulate prey 10.Emerging threats to snow leopards from energy and mineral development 11. Linear infrastructure and snow leopard conservation 12. Harvest of caterpillar fungus and wood by local people 13. Snow leopard, common leopard, and wolf: Are they good neighbors? 14. Promoting coexistence through improved understanding of human perceptions, attitudes, and behavior toward snow leopards III: Conservation solutions in situ 15. The role of mountain communities in snow leopard conservation 16. Building community governance structures and institutions for snow leopard conservation 17. Incentive and reward programs in snow leopard conservation 18. Livestock husbandry and snow leopard conservation 19. Religion and cultural impacts on snow leopards conservation 20. Trophy hunting as a conservation tool for snow leopards 21. Environmental education for snow leopard conservation 22. Law enforcement in snow leopard conservation 23. Transboundary initiatives and snow leopard conservation 24. Corporate business and the conservation of the snow leopard: Worlds that need not collide IV: Conservation solutions ex situ 25. Management of captive snow leopards in the EAZA region 26. Role of zoos in snow leopard conservation: The Species Survival Plan in North America 27. Captive snow leopards as ambassadors of wild kin 28. Rescue, rehabilitation, translocation, reintroduction, and captive rearing: Lessons from the other big cats V: Techniques and technologies for the study of a cryptic felid 29. Snow leopard research—A historical perspective 30. From VHF to satellite GPS collars—Advancements in snow leopard telemetry 31. Conservation genetics of snow leopards 32.Camera trapping-Advancing the technology 33. Drones for snow leopard conservation 34. PAW: Population assessment of the world’s snow leopards VI: Snow leopard status and conservation: Regional reviews and updates 35. Snow leopard status and conservation in Afghanistan 36. The snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan 37. Conservation of snow leopards in Kazakhstan 38. The snow leopard in Tajikistan 39. The snow leopard in Uzbekistan 40. Snow leopard conservation in Bhutan 41. Securing India’s snow leopards: Status, threats, and conservation 42. Conservation of snow leopard in Nepal 43. The current state of snow leopard conservation in Pakistan 44. Current status and conservation of snow leopards in Mongolia 45. Snow leopard conservation in Russia 46. Snow leopard status and conservation in China VII: The future of snow leopards 47. Sharing the conservation message 48. Global strategies for snow leopard conservation: a spot-joining synthesis 49. The global snow leopard and ecosystem protection program 50. Future prospects for snow leopard survival

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Book SynopsisEndlessly fascinating, unpretentiously educational, thoughtfully accessible and beautifully presented - Alex Tattersall, award-winning underwater photographer and the founder of Underwater Visions.The Coral Triangle, straddling the confluence of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, harbours the greatest biodiversity of marine life on the planet. It is home to a wondrous variety, including 75% of the world's coral species and around 2500 species of fish. The biological and environmental diversity is driven by the volcanically active and complex geology of the so called 'Ring of Fire'. Habitats range from underwater slopes of volcanic black sand to extensive coral reefs in atolls and vast calderas. While clearly vulnerable to increasing global threats such as climate change, pollution and overfishing, the Coral Triangle currently features some the richest coral reefs in the world.With stunning photography supported by an engaging and accessible text, this book highlights and cTrade ReviewThe focus of this book is on Southeast Asia’s reefs in the ‘Coral Triangle’. These are at the centre of global biodiversity, with more different species of corals, fish and invertebrate life than anywhere else in the world. We need to significantly raise awareness because reefs today face an existential threat... Because most people will not see, let alone study and understand coral reefs, we need books whose photographs and text convey their beauty, nature and extraordinary species. Reefs are the canaries in the coal mine in the sense that they are an ecosystem that is forewarning us about the global extinction of species and systems that began ever since we entered this uncharted Anthropocene epoch. The stunning photographs in this book showing images of some of the world’s richest and most intact coral reefs will help to raise awareness, and that is going to be key. -- Charles Sheppard OBE, Professor Emeritus (from the Foreword)What I especially liked about the book was that because it celebrates the biodiversity of the Coral Triangle, everything is described from a diver's viewpoint. It is full of behavioural observations that will stand divers, and especially underwater photographers, in good stead on future visits to Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, PNG, and the rest... Sometimes books by underwater photographers are plainly based around showing off their best images, and the narrative flow can feel a bit strained or distorted as a result. That doesn't feel like the case here. This is a generously illustrated book with thoughtful, informative writing by an observant diver/photographer teamed up with a highly experienced marine biologist.-- Steve Weinman in Diver Magazine, 2021Endlessly fascinating, unpretentiously educational, thoughtfully accessible and beautifully presented.-- Alex Tattersall, award-winning underwater photographer and the founder of Underwater VisionsAlan J Powderham’s passion is to observe fish – to hang out on a coral reef as unobtrusively as possible and watch the array of life going about its business around him. His stunning book, At The Heart Of The Coral Triangle, is the result of doing just that, in the richest, most vibrant reefs on the planet, for nearly 20 years... He hopes his book is just one small part of the effort to keep preserving the reefs across the Coral Triangle.-- from DIVE Magazine, Autumn 2021The focus of this book is on Southeast Asia’s reefs in the ‘Coral Triangle’. These are at the centre of global biodiversity, with more different species of corals, fish and invertebrate life than anywhere else in the world. We need to significantly raise awareness because reefs today face an existential threat... Because most people will not see, let alone study and understand coral reefs, we need books whose photographs and text convey their beauty, nature and extraordinary species. Reefs are the canaries in the coal mine in the sense that they are an ecosystem that is forewarning us about the global extinction of species and systems that began ever since we entered this uncharted Anthropocene epoch. The stunning photographs in this book showing images of some of the world’s richest and most intact coral reefs will help to raise awareness, and that is going to be key. -- Charles Sheppard OBE, Professor Emeritus (from the Foreword)Endlessly fascinating, unpretentiously educational, thoughtfully accessible and beautifully presented.-- Alex Tattersall, award-winning underwater photographer and the founder of Underwater VisionsWhat I especially liked about the book was that because it celebrates the biodiversity of the Coral Triangle, everything is described from a diver's viewpoint. It is full of behavioural observations that will stand divers, and especially underwater photographers, in good stead on future visits to Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, PNG, and the rest... Sometimes books by underwater photographers are plainly based around showing off their best images, and the narrative flow can feel a bit strained or distorted as a result. That doesn't feel like the case here. This is a generously illustrated book with thoughtful, informative writing by an observant diver/photographer teamed up with a highly experienced marine biologist.-- Steve Weinman in Diver Magazine, 2021Alan J Powderham’s passion is to observe fish – to hang out on a coral reef as unobtrusively as possible and watch the array of life going about its business around him. His stunning book, At The Heart Of The Coral Triangle, is the result of doing just that, in the richest, most vibrant reefs on the planet, for nearly 20 years... He hopes his book is just one small part of the effort to keep preserving the reefs across the Coral Triangle.-- extract from review in DIVE Magazine, Autumn 2021Table of ContentsSeascapes. Fish Portraits. Invertebrates. Predation. Reproduction. Behaviour. Symbiosis. Reptiles. Conservation

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Book SynopsisThis illustrated practical guide covers the many facets of small animal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) using clinical cases commonly seen in practice. It details specific point-of-care ultrasound techniques, views, interpretations, pitfalls and knowledge gaps, highlighting the utility of initial and serial POCUS for both diagnostic and patient management purposes. Divided into seven sections, the book covers ultrasound of the pleural space and lungs, heart, and abdomen, as well as the Caudal Vena Cava Collapsibility Index (CVC-CI), miscellaneous and advanced cases.Authored by leading authorities in the field, this guide recognizes the strengths of POCUS in screening and monitoring while also highlighting the limitations of using it as a sole diagnostic tool. Focusing on commonly asked questions and applications, the authors take a binary question approach to veterinary POCUS, which has been shown to decrease errors in human POCUS.Case videos to accompany Chapters 4,

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Book SynopsisThis instructional pocket reference condenses the most important aspects of small animal handling. Itprovides a portable, durable means of learning ''on the ground'', as well as a convenient way to refresh on how to strive for safety and efficacy in animal handling techniques. Spiralbound forpracticaluse at the animal's side during veterinary placements in a clinic or laboratory, the text covers: Handler safety Animal safety Sanitation Approach and capture Routine handling and release procedures Handling for medical procedures Use and supply sources of restraint equipment A Companion Website provides additional self-assessment questions and answers to aid learning. Important reading for undergraduate veterinary students as well as practicing technicians, nurses and assistants, the bookinstructs onsafe and humane handling ofspecies encountered in both small animal practice and laboratory settings.You can heTrade ReviewSafe animal handling is a foundation of training for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants. With the popularity of various low stress training and certifications for veterinary staff it is always important to stay abreast of the latest in animal restraint. This handbook is an easy to use and practical guide for various species. I particularly found the exotic companion mammal, bird, and reptile sections of great interest. The artwork in the handbook adds to the text's descriptions so readers are not left self-interpreting how the technique should be performed. I appreciate the author's attention to not only human safety but also the welfare of the animals undergoing restraint.I think this handbook would serve any veterinary professional or clinic well. I also think it is a great substitute for the larger animal restraint texts available as the conciseness highlights the material readers are often looking for. Stephen Cital RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM, Stanford University, USASafe animal handling is a foundation of training for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants. With the popularity of various low stress training and certifications for veterinary staff it is always important to stay abreast of the latest in animal restraint. This handbook is an easy to use and practical guide for various species. I particularly found the exotic companion mammal, bird, and reptile sections of great interest. The artwork in the handbook adds to the text's descriptions so readers are not left self-interpreting how the technique should be performed. I appreciate the author's attention to not only human safety but also the welfare of the animals undergoing restraint.I think this handbook would serve any veterinary professional or clinic well. I also think it is a great substitute for the larger animal restraint texts available as the conciseness highlights the material readers are often looking for. Stephen Cital RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM, Stanford University, USATable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Caution. Author Biography. SAFER ANIMAL HANDLING AND PHYSICAL RESTRAINT. Handling and Animal Welfare. The More Effective Handler: The Art of Firm Kindness. Conditions for Handling and Restraint. Risks of Injury. Risks of Disease to Handlers and Other Animals. Ethical Concerns. Legal Considerations. Roles of Chemical and Physical Restraint. Keys to Good Handling of All Animals. SMALL ANIMAL BEHAVIOR. Behavior and Handling. Predator or Prey Behavior. Animal Hierarchy: Social Dominance. Socialization with Humans. Flight Zone. Senses and Behavior. Resistance Behaviors. Species Differences in Aggression and Avoidance. Training Methods for Handling Animals. Health and Behavior. Stereotypic Behavior and Environmental Enrichment. Nutraceuticals for Control of Anxiety. Animal Behavior Specialists. DOGS. Natural Behavior of Dogs. Safety First. Approaching and Catching. Handling for Routine Care and Management. Walking Dogs. Lifting and Carrying Dogs. Handling for Common Medical Procedures. Special Equipment. Transporting Dogs by Automobile or Truck. CATS. Natural Behavior of Cats. Safety First. Approaching and Catching. Handling for Routine Care and Management. Handling for Common Medical Procedures. Special Equipment. OTHER SMALL MAMMALS. Natural Behavior of Small Mammals. Safety First. Mice. Rats. Hamsters. Gerbils. Guinea Pigs. Chinchillas. Degus. Sugar Gliders. African Pygmy Hedgehogs. Rabbits. Ferrets. Handling Small Mammals for Common Medical Procedures. COMPANION BIRDS. Types of Caged Companion Birds and Birds of Prey. Natural Behavior of Companion Birds. Safety First. Approaching and Catching. Handling for Routine Care and Management. Handling for Common Medical Procedures. Special Equipment and Procedures. REPTILES. Types of Pet Reptiles. Natural Behavior of Reptiles. Safety First. Turtles and Tortoises (Chelonians). Snakes. Lizards. Handling of Reptiles for Common Medical Procedures. Transporting Reptiles. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisVeterinary Forensics: Investigation, Evidence Collection, and Expert Testimony will provide anyone involved in an investigation of an animal involved crime or civil action with the knowledge and tools that can give guidance for their actions in completing a forensic investigation. All 50 U.S. states, and numerous countries around the world, have laws against animal abuse and cruelty. Law enforcement agents, veterinarians, the judiciary, attorneys and forensic scientists may be involved in cases of animal cruelty, neglect or human crimes that may have an animal element. Additionally, the animal can be the victim, suspect or in some instances the witness of a crime. Given that acquittal or conviction is dependent upon the nature and veracity of the evidence, the quality of the evidence in an animal-related crime investigation must be beyond reproach. The book begins with a discussion of animal abuse and crimes against animals, crime scene iTable of ContentsAn Introduction to Animal Abuse and Associated Human Behaviors. Crime Scene Investigation. Videography: A New Tool in Animal Cruelty Investigations. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. Forensic Physical Examination of the Cat and Dog. Forensic Physical Examination of Large Animals. The Forensic Necropsy. Postmortem Changes and the Estimation of Time Since Death. Veterinary Forensic Radiology and Imaging. Bitemarks: Examination and Analysis. DNA Evidence Collection and Analysis. Animal Behavior for the Forensics Specialist. Veterinary Forensic Toxicology. Animal Sexual Abuse. Agroterrorism. The Judicial System. Expert Witness Testimony and Report Writing.

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Book SynopsisAn enlightening and entertaining account of the unique relationship between humans and their pets. It offers a delightful insight into animal and human thinking and feeling. An essential companion for all dog lovers!Trade Review'A book that is provocative and informative, and profoundly civilizing.' - The New York Times'A book that is provocative and informative, and profoundly civilizing.' – The New York Times

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Book SynopsisWhy do animals talk in literature? In this provocative book, Mario Ortiz Robles tracks the presence of animals across an expansive literary archive to argue that literature cannot be understood as a human endeavor apart from its capacity to represent animals. Focusing on the literary representation of familiar animals, including horses, dogs, cats, and songbirds, Ortiz Robles examines the various tropes literature has historically employed to give meaning to our fraught relations with other animals. Beyond allowing us to imagine the lives of non-humans, literature can make a lasting contribution to Animal Studies, an emerging discipline within the humanities, by showing us that there is something fictional about our relation to animals.Literature and Animal Studies combines a broad mapping of literary animals with detailed readings of key animal texts to offer a new way of organizing literary history that emphasizes genera over genres and a new way of classifying animals that is premised on tropes rather than taxa. The book makes us see animals and our relation to them with fresh eyes and, in doing so, prompts us to review the role of literature in a culture that considers it an endangered art form.Trade Review"Ortiz-Robles (Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison) offers a broad analysis of treatments of animals in literary sources ranging from early myths to present-day works in English and various European languages. Much of the volume is organized around family classifications of animals (e.g., equids, canids, felids), but the book also includes a general discussion of animals as tropes and a chapter on “revolutionary animals.” The author provides brief but insightful analyses of selected examples—highlighted by an extended treatment of poems on songbirds, beginning with samples from standard Romantic poets (Clare, Coleridge, Keats, Shelley) but also ranging into work by modernist and contemporary writers. Part of Routledge’s "Literature and Contemporary Thought" series, this book could serve as a foundational textbook for courses on animals in literature, especially since Ortiz-Robles includes a helpful glossary and suggestions for further reading. The discussion is informed by recent theory, but the writing is clear and accessible. A welcome and substantial contribution to both literary studies and animal studies."- R. D. Morrison, Morehead State UniversitySumming Up: Highly recommended. Choice Review, March 2017."In this publication, Ortiz Robles ingeniously works his way through the working of literary form on our perception and makes a most compelling case against the myopic focus of some scholars on representation."- Roman Bartosch, Universitätsverlag WinterTable of ContentsPreface1. What is it Like to Be a Trope?2. Equids (Might and Right)3. Canids (Companionship, Cunning, Domestication)4. Songbirds (Poetry and Environment)5. Felids (Enigma and Fur)6. Animal Revolutions (Allegory and Politics)GlossarySuggested Reading

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Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive account of insect migration, including some of the most serious pests. Migration is considered in its ecological and evolutionary context, with an emphasis on weather and climate factors. Problems of forecasting and its importance to integrated pest management are discussed.Trade Review'… this will be a most useful contribution to the study of migration; it is really helpful to have a number of papers containing important, and in some cases new, data to be bound together in a manageable volume which will be invaluable to researchers in the future.' D. J. L. Agassiz, Bulletin of Entomological Research'It confers a much broader debate than a usual proceedings volume and the final overview provides a holistic model of migration which may well form a springboard for future developments in the field.' Jim Hardie, Antenna'There is a lot of useful theory expounded here … a very rewarding book, ideal as a reference to new developments.' John Feltwell, Biologist'… well written and very informative.' A. van Huis, Endeavour'… a very well constructed book based on the knowledge of a great number of well-known contributors. It can be recommended as an excellent guide to all who need updated information in insect migration.' Kari Tiilikkala, Integrated Pest Management Reviews'The strength of this book lies in its bringing together information on several long-distance insect migrants, and offering a vivid view of the integration between large-scale weather processes and migration … a nice example of large-scale ecology.' Dr. C. Solbreck, Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata' … there is a mine of information in this text, both in the methods of study of large scale migration, the linking of migration to resource predictability, seasonal climates and large scale weather systems and the theoretical underpinning.' Journal of Insect ConservationTable of ContentsPart I. Insect Migration in Relation to Weather and Climate: 1. Long-range insect migration in relation to climate and weather: Africa and Europe D. E. Pedgley, D. R. Reynolds and G. M. Tatchell; 2. Insect migration in North America: synoptic-scale transport in a highly seasonal environment S. J. Johnson; 3. Migration of the brown planthopper Nilaparvata lugens and the white-backed planthopper Sogatella furcifera in East Asia: the role of weather and climate R. Kisimoto and K. Sogawa; 4. Migration of the oriental armyworm Mythimna separata in East Asia in relation to weather and climate. I. Northeastern China R. -L. Chen, Y. -J Sun, S. -Y. Wang, B. -P. Zhai and X. -Y. Bao; 5. Migration of the oriental armyworm Mythimna separata in East Asia in relation to weather and climate. II. Korea J. -H. Lee and K. -B. Uhm; 6. Migration of the oriental armyworm Mythimna separata in East Asia in relation to weather and climate. III. Japan K. Hirai; 7. Insect migration in an arid continent. I. The common armyworm Mythimna convecta in eastern Australia G. McDonald; 8. Insect migration in an arid continent. II. Helicoverpa spp. in eastern Australia P. C. Gregg, G. P. Fitt, M. P. Zalucki and D. A. H. Murray; 9. Insect migration in an arid continent. III. The Australian Plague Locust Chortoicetes terminifera and the native budworm Helicoverpa punctigera in Western Australia K. J. Walden; Part II. Adaptions for Migration: 10. Migratory potential in insects: variation in an uncertain environment A. G. Gatehouse and X. -X. Zhang; 11. Insect migration in heterogeneous environments K. Wilson; 12. The regulation of migration in Helicoverpa armigera J. Colvin; 13. Physiological integration of migration in Lepidoptera J. N. McNeil, M. Cusson, J. Delisle, I. Orchard and S. S. Tobe; 14. Aerodynamics, energetics and reproductive constraints of migratory flight in insects R. Dudley; Part III. Forecasting Migrant Pests: 15. Operational aspects of forecasting migrant insect pests R. K. Day and J. D. Knight; 16. Geographic information systems and remotely sensed data for determining the seasonal distribution of habitats of migrant insect pests T. P. Robinson; 17. Forecasting systems for migrant pests. I. The brown planthopper Nilaparvata lugens in China B. -H. Zhou, H. -K. Wang and X. -N. Cheng; 18. Forecasting systems for migrant pests. II. The rice planthoppers Nilaparvata lugens and Sogatella furcifera in Japan T. Watanabe; 19. Forecasting systems for migrant pests. III. Locusts and grasshoppers in West Africa and Madagascar M. Lecoq; Part IV. Overview and Synthesis: 20. Forecasting migrant insect pests J. I. Magor; 21. Insect migration: a holistic conceptual model V. A. Drake, A. G. Gatehouse and R. A. Farrow; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is about the major groups of animals, their structure, physiology and ways of life. Each chapter, except the first, deals with a taxonomic group of animals, usually a phylum or class. Brief descriptions of a few examples are followed by more detailed discussion of selected topics.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Single-celled animals; 3. Animals with mesogloea; 4. Flatworms; 5. Rotifers and roundworms; 6. Molluscs; 7. Segmented animals; 8. Crustaceans; 9. Insects; 10. Bryozoans and brachiopods; 11. Starfish and sea urchins; 12. Primative chordates; 13. Sharks and some other fishes; 14. Teleosts and their relatives; 15. Lungfishes and amphibians; 16. Reptiles; 17. Birds; 18. Mammals and their relatives.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Reproduction offers a broad perspective on the phenomena of sex and reproduction. Written in an accessible and easy to digest style and featuring an abundance of examples from animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms, this book will appeal to interested general readers, biologists, science educators, philosophers and medical doctors.Trade Review'Fusco and Minelli provide a very clear and accessible overview of the strange and wonderful diversity of reproductive strategies and mechanisms in animals, plants and other organisms. They explain key concepts, define important terms, and place reproductive modes within an ecological and evolutionary context. This book will be a useful reference for biologists, students and even curious non-specialists.' Russell Bonduriansky, University of New South Wales, Australia'As a plant biologist, I often find myself trying to explain reproduction in plants as though they are somehow an anomaly rather than just another way of reaching the same goal following first principles. This perception of anomaly comes from a pedagogical bias of teaching reproduction as 'sex in mammals'. This book ties together concepts regardless of organism, drawing clear lines between a complex diversity of patterns and their underlying reproductive processes.' Chelsea D. Specht, Barbara McClintock Professor in Plant Biology, Cornell University, USATable of Contents1. Individuals and Reproduction; 2. Reproduction in the Life Cycle; 3. Reproduction Without Sex; 4. Reproduction with Sex; 5. Two-Parent Sexual Reproduction; 6. One-Parent (or Nearly so) Sexual Reproduction; 7. Development of Sexual Traits; 8. Widening the View: Reproductive Strategies; Concluding Remarks: Difficult Boundaries.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first book on captive animal behaviour, applied to welfare. It enables all aspects of zoo husbandry and management (nutrition, enclosure design, handling and training, enrichment, population management) to be based on a sound knowledge of the species, its evolutionary and natural history.Trade Review"The Behavioral Biology of Zoo Animals leverages the expertise of biologists to describe key aspects of a species’ natural life history and behavioral ecology that can inform holistic, evidence-based animal management decisions to enhance the health and wellbeing of zoo and aquarium animals. The taxa covered in this text are remarkably diverse and extend beyond high-profile species, with entire chapters dedicated to historically under-represented taxonomic groups such as amphibians, reptiles, fishes, sharks, and invertebrates. The book is an eloquent synergy of scientific research and species-specific husbandry that looks into the future of how we manage animals in zoos and aquariums, making it a valuable resource for animal managers, administrators, scientists, veterinarians, and students alike." James Gillis, PhD, South-East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction & Conservation, Florida, USA"This book emphasises the importance of applying behavioural ecology concepts to zoo animals and as such should have broad appeal to students from a range of biological disciplines from zoology to animal behaviour and animal management. It is particularly exciting to see emphasis placed on less studied (in zoos) taxonomic groups such as invertebrates and amphibians."Katherine Jones, PhD, Senior Lecturer in Zoology, Bangor University, UK"The Behavioral Biology of Zoo Animals leverages the expertise of biologists to describe key aspects of a species’ natural life history and behavioral ecology that can inform holistic, evidence-based animal management decisions to enhance the health and wellbeing of zoo and aquarium animals. The taxa covered in this text are remarkably diverse and extend beyond high-profile species, with entire chapters dedicated to historically under-represented taxonomic groups such as amphibians, reptiles, fishes, sharks, and invertebrates. The book is an eloquent synergy of scientific research and species-specific husbandry that looks into the future of how we manage animals in zoos and aquariums, making it a valuable resource for animal managers, administrators, scientists, veterinarians, and students alike." James Gillis, PhD, South-East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction & Conservation, Florida, USA"This book emphasises the importance of applying behavioural ecology concepts to zoo animals and as such should have broad appeal to students from a range of biological disciplines from zoology to animal behaviour and animal management. It is particularly exciting to see emphasis placed on less studied (in zoos) taxonomic groups such as invertebrates and amphibians."Katherine Jones, PhD, Senior Lecturer in Zoology, Bangor University, UKTable of ContentsForeword by Geoff Hosey. PART I SETTING THE SCENE. 1. Introduction to the Behavioural Biology of the Zoo. 2. Behavioural Biology in Animal Collection Planning and Conservation 3. Behavioural Biology, Conservation Genomics and Population Viability (OPEN ACCESS) 4. Behavioural Biology, Applied Zoo Science and Research 5. Behavioural Biology Methods and Data Collection in the Zoo PART II SELECTED TAXONOMIC ACCOUNTS 6. The Behavioural Biology of Primates 7. The Behavioural Biology of Ungulates and Elephants 8. The Behavioural Biology of Carnivores 9. The Behavioural Biology of Marine Mammals 10. The Behavioural Biology of Marsupials and Monotremes 11. The Behavioural Biology of Flightless Birds 12. The Behavioural Biology of Waterbirds 13. Behavioural Biology of Parrots 14. The Behavioural Biology of Hornbills, Toucans and Kingfishers 15. The Behavioural Biology of Passerines 16. The Behavioural Biology of Captive Reptiles 17. The Behavioural Biology of Amphibians 18. The Behavioural Biology of Freshwater Fishes 19. The Behavioural Biology of Marine Fishes and Sharks 20. Behavioural Biology of Invertebrates PART III FOR THE FUTURE 21. Behavioural Biology and Zoo Animal Welfare: For the Future 22. Behavioural Biology and Animal Health and Wellbeing 23. Behavioural Biology and Enhancing Visitor Education and Experiences 24. Behavioural Biology and the Zoo as a Nature Reserve 25. Behavioural Biology for the Evidence-based Keeper. Behavioural Biology and the Future Zoo: Overall Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisEmploying the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide to the latest findings in the dynamic field of insect physiology. The book supplies a comprehensive picture of the current state of the function, development, and reproduction of insects. Expanded and updated, now in full colour, this fourth edition adds three new chapters on the role of the nervous system in behavior; the Genomics Revolution' in entomology; and global climate changes which have a major effect on insects, including warming and weather. It continues to challenge conventional entomological wisdom with the latest research and analytical interpretations. The text will appeal to upper undergraduate and graduate students and to practicing biologists who need to possess a firm knowledge of the broad principles of insect physiology. With detailed full colour illustrations to help expTrade Review"This revised edition of Nation’s Insect Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition will be a great boon to those teaching insect biochemistry and physiology to advanced undergraduates and graduate students as well as to insect scientists in general. It is readable, up-to-date, and full of information. The new references since the last edition in 2014 are separated from the original ones at the end of each chapter so it is easy to find them. There are two new chapters dealing with the impact of climate change on insects and the new genomic approaches such as CRISPR that are already producing major advances in our understanding of the molecular basis of insect life processes."-- Lynn M. Riddiford, Professor of Biology Emerita, University of Washington, USAPRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS"The volume is clearly written and well organized, facilitating its use as a reference work. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of the subject; it will be a useful starting point for students and others seeking to learn the basics of this diverse and broad field. Summing up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners."—R. E. Lee Jr., Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA, for CHOICE, March 2016"Insect Physiology and Biochemistry provides an excellent introduction of the subjects for graduate students and advanced undergraduates for whom it is written and will serve as a primer for the non specialist eager to employ insects as their research models. The text is clear, well arranged, and a pleasure to read. It presents the broad concepts and focuses on contemporary references…In all, this textbook is an impressive work, emblematic of Nation’s ability to present clearly the salient highlights of insect physiology and biochemistry. Its wide adoption as a teaching text is assured."—William S. Bowers, The University of Arizona, USA Journal of Chemical Ecology, Vol. 28, No. 12"… This textbook does a nice job of presenting information to students. The new edition of course has been updated. Each chapter has received some updating with most noticeable improvements to the figures. The font has not changed but a better paper has been used to make the text and figures easier to read. The front cover might even be more visually appealing to some, although the content is what is important. In addition several chapters have been added to improve the new edition. One is on diapauses and one about immunity. These were added in response to suggestions made by reviewers of the first edition and are important aspects to include in a text on insect physiology. Studies on diapauses have occurred for quite some time, but more recent insights into the molecular mechanisms behind diapause were also included. Insect immunity is an area of insect physiology that is currently receiving a considerable amount of research attention. This chapter provides students with an overview of this important topic. …Other changes that have improved the second edition are the expansion of chapters on vision and flight. The new edition has been improved with the addition of some color plates placed in the middle of the book. … I would recommend this textbook to all students, faculty, and other scholars studying insects. The new edition is improved and covers almost every aspect of insect physiology. Every student of entomology should have a course in insect physiology and up to date textbooks are required to help teach these courses. James Nation has taught insect physiology and other courses for quite some time and has incorporated that knowledge into this textbook. The references at the end of each chapter are invaluable to new students and old who want to find out more information about certain topics. As more biologists become interested in insects as more genomes are sequenced they will want to know more about how the genes they are studying fit into the physiology and biochemistry of insects in general. Control measures based more on the specifics of insect physiology will also be developed in the future and background information will be required to exploit these technologies. This textbook will provide that background information."—Russell Jurenka, Department of Entomology, Iowa State University, Ames, in Florida Entomologist"I found the book Insect Physiology and Biochemistry by James L. Nation extremely useful…. The author has done an excellent job of covering all major topics from a physiological and biochemical point of view, seeking to incorporate the latest in the field of knowledge. In my opinion, the primary strength of the current edition is the comprehensive yet concise manner in which it has dealt with various topics in insect physiology with a biochemical and in some cases a molecular perspective."—N. Krishnan, Dept. of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Mississippi State University"This revised edition of Nation’s Insect Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition will be a great boon to those teaching insect biochemistry and physiology to advanced undergraduates and graduate students as well as to insect scientists in general. It is readable, up-to-date, and full of information. The new references since the last edition in 2014 are separated from the original ones at the end of each chapter so it is easy to find them. There are two new chapters dealing with the impact of climate change on insects and the new genomic approaches such as CRISPR that are already producing major advances in our understanding of the molecular basis of insect life processes."-- Lynn M. Riddiford, Professor of Biology Emerita, University of Washington, USAPRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS"The volume is clearly written and well organized, facilitating its use as a reference work. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of the subject; it will be a useful starting point for students and others seeking to learn the basics of this diverse and broad field. Summing up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners."—R. E. Lee Jr., Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA, for CHOICE, March 2016"Insect Physiology and Biochemistry provides an excellent introduction of the subjects for graduate students and advanced undergraduates for whom it is written and will serve as a primer for the non specialist eager to employ insects as their research models. The text is clear, well arranged, and a pleasure to read. It presents the broad concepts and focuses on contemporary references…In all, this textbook is an impressive work, emblematic of Nation’s ability to present clearly the salient highlights of insect physiology and biochemistry. Its wide adoption as a teaching text is assured."—William S. Bowers, The University of Arizona, USA Journal of Chemical Ecology, Vol. 28, No. 12"… This textbook does a nice job of presenting information to students. The new edition of course has been updated. Each chapter has received some updating with most noticeable improvements to the figures. The font has not changed but a better paper has been used to make the text and figures easier to read. The front cover might even be more visually appealing to some, although the content is what is important. In addition several chapters have been added to improve the new edition. One is on diapauses and one about immunity. These were added in response to suggestions made by reviewers of the first edition and are important aspects to include in a text on insect physiology. Studies on diapauses have occurred for quite some time, but more recent insights into the molecular mechanisms behind diapause were also included. Insect immunity is an area of insect physiology that is currently receiving a considerable amount of research attention. This chapter provides students with an overview of this important topic. …Other changes that have improved the second edition are the expansion of chapters on vision and flight. The new edition has been improved with the addition of some color plates placed in the middle of the book. … I would recommend this textbook to all students, faculty, and other scholars studying insects. The new edition is improved and covers almost every aspect of insect physiology. Every student of entomology should have a course in insect physiology and up to date textbooks are required to help teach these courses. James Nation has taught insect physiology and other courses for quite some time and has incorporated that knowledge into this textbook. The references at the end of each chapter are invaluable to new students and old who want to find out more information about certain topics. As more biologists become interested in insects as more genomes are sequenced they will want to know more about how the genes they are studying fit into the physiology and biochemistry of insects in general. Control measures based more on the specifics of insect physiology will also be developed in the future and background information will be required to exploit these technologies. This textbook will provide that background information."—Russell Jurenka, Department of Entomology, Iowa State University, Ames, in Florida Entomologist"I found the book Insect Physiology and Biochemistry by James L. Nation extremely useful…. The author has done an excellent job of covering all major topics from a physiological and biochemical point of view, seeking to incorporate the latest in the field of knowledge. In my opinion, the primary strength of the current edition is the comprehensive yet concise manner in which it has dealt with various topics in insect physiology with a biochemical and in some cases a molecular perspective."—N. Krishnan, Dept. of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Mississippi State UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1 EmbryogenesisChapter 2 DigestionChapter 3 NutritionChapter 4 Integument and MoltingChapter 5 Hormones and DevelopmentChapter 6 Biological RhythmsChapter 7 DiapauseChapter 8 Intermediary MetabolismChapter 9 The Nervous System: Anatomy and PhysiologyNew! Chapter 10 The Nervous System: Selected Roles in BehaviorChapter 11 Muscles Physiology and KinematicsChapter 12 Insect FlightChapter 13 Sensory SystemsChapter 14 VisionChapter 15 Circulatory SystemChapter 16 ImmunityChapter 17 RespirationChapter 18 ExcretionChapter 19 SemiochemicalsChapter 20 ReproductionChapter 21 Insect SymbiosesNew! Chapter 22 Global Climate Change: Present and Future Impact on InsectsNew! Chapter 23 The Genomics Revolution in Entomology

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Book SynopsisThis is the first book to provide life scientists with a practical guide to using experimental design and statistics when running animal experiments. The chapters cover a range of design types and analysis techniques employed by practitioners, using non-mathematical terms and drawing on real-life examples.Trade Review'At last, a readable statistics book focusing solely on preclinical experimental designs, data and its analysis that should form part of an in-vivo scientist's personal library. The author's unique insight into the statistical needs of preclinical scientists has allowed them to compile a non-technical guide that can facilitate sound experimental design, meaningful data analysis and appropriate scientific conclusions. I would also encourage all readers to download and explore 'InVivoStat', a powerful software package that both my group and I use on a daily basis.' Darrel J. Pemberton, Janssen Research and Development'This book provides an indispensable reference for any in-vivo scientist. It addresses common pitfalls in animal experiments and provides tangible advice to address sources of bias, thus increasing the robustness of the data. … The text links experimental design and statistical analysis in a practical way, easily accessible without any prior statistical knowledge. The statistical concepts are described in plain English, avoiding overuse of mathematical formulas and illustrated with numerous examples relevant to biomedical scientists. … This book will help scientists improve the design of animal experiments and give them the confidence to use more complex designs, enabling more efficient use of animals and reducing the number of experimental animals needed overall.' Nathalie Percie du Sert, National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research'This book will transform the way biomedical scientists plan their work and interpret their results. Although the subject matter covers complex points, it is easy to read and packed with relevant examples. There are two particularly striking features. First, at no point do the authors resort to mathematical equations as a substitute for explaining the concepts. Secondly, they explain why the choice of experimental design is so important, why the design affects the statistical analysis and how to ensure the choice of the most appropriate statistical test. The final section describes how to use InvivoStat (a software package, assembled by the authors), which enables researchers to put into practice all the points covered in this book. This is an invaluable combination of resources that should be within easy reach of anyone carrying out experiments in the biomedical sciences, especially if their work involves using live animals.' Clare Stanford, University College LondonTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Statistical concepts; 3. Experimental design; 4. Randomisation; 5. Statistical analysis; 6. Analysis using InVivoStat; 7. Conclusion; Glossary; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe ideal textbook for non-science majors, this lively and engaging introduction encourages students to ask questions, assess data critically and think like a scientist. Building on the success of previous editions, Dinosaurs has been thoroughly updated to include new discoveries in the field, such as the toothed bird specimens found in China and recent discoveries of dinosaur soft anatomy. Illustrations by leading paleontological illustrator John Sibbick and new, carefully-chosen photographs, clearly show how dinosaurs looked, lived and their role in Earth history. Making science accessible and relevant through clear explanations and extensive illustrations, the text guides students through the dinosaur groups, emphasizing scientific concepts rather than presenting endless facts. Grounded in the common language of modern evolutionary biology phylogenetic systematics students learn to think about dinosaurs the way that professional paleontologists do.Trade Review'This book has it all; this new, fourth edition catches up with all the new ideas from the past ten years, and presents the excitement of being a dinosaur scientist, in the field digging up skeletons, but also in the lab, using the latest tools of science to understand how these amazing ancient animals lived.' Michael Benton, University of Bristol, UK'Professors Fastovsky and Weishampel have done it again. They have performed a great service for the paleontological community by keeping their splendid textbook up-to-date. Their text is easily the best available for undergraduate dinosaur courses. The authors write with clarity but also with a fine sense of whimsy. You wish you could sit in their classroom. The book is profusely and expertly illustrated, highlighting key points in dinosaurian anatomy and the phylogenetic framework in which these characters are relevant. With the deft touch of skilled paleontologists, they communicate not only what we know about dinosaurs but how we know it. They also recognize that science is a human endeavor done by real people whose stories they tell. This book is highly recommended for students, teachers and interested lay readers as well.' Peter Dodson, University of Pennsylvania, USA'The best dinosaur textbook on the market. I read an earlier edition when I was a student, and now I recommend it to all high school and college students who want to learn about dinosaurs. This latest edition is packed with the most up-to-date science, and is a masterful overview of what dinosaurs looked like, how they lived, how they evolved, and why they (or most of them) went extinct. Written in fun and accessible prose by two leading dinosaur researchers who are both excellent teachers, this is a book that anyone teaching a dinosaur course will want on their syllabus.' Steve Brusatte, professor and palaeontologist at the University of Edinburgh, UK, and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs'Fully updated and with brand new illustrations, Dinosaurs: A Concise Natural History is the best textbook on the market to guide students and instructors alike navigate through the ever-evolving field of dinosaur paleontology. With its illustrations and sharp (often witty) writing style, this textbook aims to make students understand the key concepts and knowledge at the core of dinosaur paleontology rather than simply memorize dinosaur “facts”. In addition to providing the most up-to-date information about dinosaur lifestyle, appearance, and anatomy, the textbook clearly explains the evolutionary history and interrelationships of each dinosaur group, supported by beautiful illustrations, color photos, and cladograms. All the latest discoveries are discussed and colorfully illustrated. This textbook will prove enlightening to any student interested in dinosaurs and an essential read for anyone considering a career in dinosaur paleontology.' François Therrien, Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, Canada'My highest praise for the 4th edition of Dinosaurs: A Concise Natural History! A plethora of color photographs and engaging illustrations skillfully convey difficult concepts, making intricate techniques like phylogenetic systematics seem effortless to comprehend. New call-out boxes discussing the latest research and unresolved questions in dinosaur paleobiology expose the reader not only to the facts of this discipline, but also the core process of science. With witty, conversational prose, the student is guided through the methods used in discovering knowledge. The result is a deeper appreciation for how we know what we know of dinosaurs and their world, and the use of paleontology as a vehicle for the cultivation of critical thinking skills along the way. This text is a pleasure to read, one that ignites curiosity not just for dinosaurs, but for the process of discovery that restores flesh to these titans.' Frank Varriale, King's College, Wilkes-Barre, USA'This is absolutely the best book I've ever had for my dinosaur class (in 30+ years of teaching it). It is an ideal text for an undergraduate course: up-to-date, lucid, engagingly written, and extravagantly illustrated. The authors communicate science with clarity and enthusiasm. The dinosaurs virtually lumber or scamper off the pages.' Bonnie Rauscher, University of California, Berkeley, USA'A fantastic textbook for students who are casually interested in dinosaurs to advance to a professional level of understanding about dinosaurs - how they evolved, lived their lives, and eventually went extinct millions of years ago.' Benjamin J. Burger, Utah State University, USA'We use Dinosaurs: A Concise Natural History for our basic dinosaur class at Northland Pioneer College. The book attracted attention as it is relatively affordable for students and well-designed. It is a useful summary of current knowledge of dinosaurs that is accessible to college students at any level. Dinosaurs is well organized and abundantly illustrated. The concepts included are accurately presented. Classical and recent techniques used in dinosaur study are incorporated into the text. The book includes information on dinosaurs themselves, geology, their biology, and Mesozoic ecosystems. The text can also serve as a good jumping off-point for discussing concepts of dinosaur evolution, physiology, and anatomy.' David Smith, Northland Pioneer College, Arizona, USA'There are many textbooks on dinosaurs, but this one stands out as perfectly pitched to deliver up-to-date and engaging content that is highly accessible to non-palaeontologists. The focus on dinosaurs as living animals, rather than fossils, allows my zoology students to get to grips with these animals from the behavioural ecology and evolutionary perspectives they are familiar with. No great necessity for details of skeletal anatomy required! The beautiful illustrations and figures make an attractive complement to the text, and the well-chosen selected (further) reading enables students to expand their knowledge further. In short, this is a fantastic book to introduce zoologists and other non-palaeontologists to the biology of one of the world's most iconic group of animals: dinosaurs.' Kevin Arbuckle, Swansea University, UK'The 4th edition of this authoritative textbook brings refreshed and new artwork and insights into dinosaur paleobiology, keeping with the 'paleontology as exemplar of the scientific method' approach of the 3rd edition. In-depth 'boxed' mini-articles go deeper on key topics, and my dinosaur class will enjoy 'The Year of the Ankylosaur (at Least in Canada)' with its focus on Borealopelta and Zuul- the former meaning 'northern shield, and the other named after a fictional monster from the 1984 Ghost Busters movie, a choice 'loved' by Canadian actor Dan Ackroyd from that movie. These well preserved ankylosaurs raised the bar on what we know about these Cretaceous armoured beasts. Content like this adds a whimsy and immediacy to the 4th edition that will engage my students.' David Greenwood, Brandon University, Manitoba, Canada'A superb update, Fastovsky and Weishampel's Dinosaurs is indispensable in the classroom and as a reference text. The additions of new illustrations and research highlight the broadening diversity of the Dinosauria from recent finds around the world. Fastovsky and Weishampel have produced a readable, engaging text that I am sure my students will enjoy as much as I have. The authors should be applauded for producing a high quality, but very much affordable textbook.' Peter Voice, Western Michigan University, USA'Once again Fastovsky and Weishampel excel in producing 'the' dinosaur companion for all to use. Designed for budding undergraduates this is a comprehensive handbook and user guide for all dinosaur enthusiasts. The balance of core science intermingled with jaw dropping artwork and illustrations make this concise guide a very easy walkthrough and read for all ages. Each chapter provides the reader with a succinct summary and reference list providing a wealth of further reading on an already jam-packed series of highly informative and well laid out chapters. I cannot recommend this textbook highly enough.' Nicholas Ray, Nottingham Trent University, UK'This new edition brings the latest science to an already wonderful textbook. Fastovsky and Weishampel discuss the latest research, including ongoing scientific debates, to demonstrate how our understanding of dinosaurs is being revolutionized. The concepts are clear and well-organized, and the book could just as easily be used for a general introduction as an advanced college course. John Sibbick's figures are always engaging, and many have been updated to reflect our newest understanding of dinosaur biology. I strongly recommend this textbook.' David A. Gold, University of California, Davis, USA'This is an excellent, approachable textbook for non-science and science majors with an interest in dinosaurs. As in previous editions, the writing style is captivating and lighthearted, with updates to figures and illustrations that really brings the subject matter to life. The 4th edition has been greatly improved through a reorganization and expansion of important concepts reflecting the latest dinosaur research, especially the addition of new chapters giving context to where dinosaurs came from, and more focus on modern methods and technologies used to examine dinosaur paleobiology. I am especially happy to see the expansion of the 'History of Dinosaur Paleontology Through the Ideas of Dinosaur Paleontologists' chapter, which showcases the amazing diversity of paleontologists working today and highlights where research in the field is heading. This is especially important for encouraging future generations of learners and improving science literacy.' Kirstin Brink, University of MaTable of ContentsPart I. Remembrance of Things Past: 1. To Catch a Dinosaur; 2. Dinosaur Days; 3. Who's Related to Whom – and How Do We Know?; 4. Who Are the Dinosaurs?; 5. In The Beginning; Part II. Saurischia: Meat, Might, Muscle, and Magnitude: 6. Theropoda I: Nature Red In Tooth and Claw; 7. Theropoda II: Meet the Theropods; 8. Theropoda III: The Origin and Early Evolution of Birds; 9. Sauropodomorpha: The Big, the Bizarre, and the Majestic; Part III. Ornithischia: Armored, Horned, and Duck-Billed Dinosaurs: 10. Thyreophora: the Armor-bearers; 11. Marginocephalia: Bumps, Bosses, and Beaks; 12. Ornithopoda: Mighty Mesozoic Masticators; Part IV. Endothermy, Endemism, and Extinction: 13. The Paleobiology of Dinosaurs I; 14. The Paleobiology of Dinosaurs II; 15. The Flowering of the Mesozoic; 16. A History of Dinosaur Paleontology Through the Ideas of Dinosaur Paleontologists ; 17. The Cretaceous–Paleogene Extinction: The Frill is Gone; Glossary; Index of Subjects; Index of Genera.

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Book SynopsisPathology of the Developing Mouse provides, in so far as feasible, one complete reference on the design, analysis, and interpretation of abnormal findings that may be detected in developing mice before and shortly after birth. In particular, this book is designed specifically to be not only a how to do manual for developmental pathology experimentation in mice but, more importantly, a how to interpret resource for pathologists and other biomedical scientists faced for the first or hundredth time with defining the significance of distorted features in some fantastic murine developmental monstrosity. The topics covered in this volume include a full range of subjects encountered when building and wielding a developmental pathology tool kit: baseline anatomic and physiologic traits of developing mice principles of good experimental design and statistical analysis for mouse developmental pathology studies procedures for anatTrade Review"Pathology of the Developing Mouse: A Systematic Approach is a much anticipated addition to the veterinary pathology reference literature. It is a fairly inexpensive textbook that will be useful for anyone who uses mice in developmental research. Detailed, easy-to-follow experimental protocols are described throughout the text. In many cases, there are multiple options for procedures with pros and cons discussed for each. Each chapter contains excellent tables, diagrams, and photographs and ends with a complete reference list. Although there is a growing volume of information on mouse developmental biology in the literature and on the Internet, the authors of this book have done a great job of creating a synopsis of this information that can be easily used by anyone working or training in mouse pathology or developmental biology."—Stephen M. Griffey, DVM, PhD, University of California–Davis, in JAVMA Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION. The Case for Developmental Pathology and Developmental Pathologists. FUNDAMENTALS OF MOUSE DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY. Essentials of Mouse Genetics and Nomenclature. Essential Terminology for Mouse Developmental Pathology Studies. Anatomy and Physiology of the Developing Mouse and Placenta. Teratogens and Teratogenic Mechanisms in Mouse Developmental Pathology. EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN MOUSE DEVELOPMENTAL PATHOLOGY. Principles of Experimental Design for Mouse Developmental Pathology Studies. Necropsy Sampling and Data Collection for Studying the Anatomy, Histology, and Pathology of Mouse Development. Clinical Pathology Analysis in Developing Mice. Histotechnological Processing of Developing Mice. Localization of Gene Expression in Developing Mice. Protein Localization in Developing Mice. Quantitative Morphological Assessment in Mouse Developmental Pathology Studies. Ultrastructural Evaluation of Developing Mice. Three-Dimensional Imaging in Mouse Developmental Pathology Studies. ANALYTICAL PRACTICES FOR MOUSE DEVELOPMENTAL PATHOLOGY. Pathology of the Developing Mouse from Conception to Weaning. Pathology of the Placenta. Mouse Developmental Pathology Assessments in High-Throughput Phenogenomic Facilities. A Statistical Analysis Primer for Mouse Developmental Pathology Studies. COMMON ABBREVIATIONS IN MOUSE DEVELOPMENTAL PATHOLOGY STUDIES. INDEX.

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Table of Contents1 Introductory Remarks.- I Special Ethical Problems in Dealing with Neural and Behavioral Disorders.- 2 Making and Using Psychiatric Diagnoses: Ethical Issues.- 3 Problems of Informed Consent with the Cognitively Impaired.- 4 Treatment Refusals: Autonomy, Paternalism, and the “Best Interest” of the Patient.- 5 Ethical Considerations in the Care of Unconscious Patients.- 6 Legal Aspects of Ethics in the Neural Behavioral Sciences.- II Studies of the Biology Neurology of Behavior: Implications for Ethics.- 7 Out with the “Old” and in with the “New”—The Evolution and Refinement of Sociobiological Theory.- 8 Some Paradoxical Goals of Cells and Organisms: The Role of the MHC.- 9 Motives and Metaphors in Considerations of Animal Nature.- 10 Neurobiological Origins of Human Values.

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Book SynopsisHere is a comprehensive examination of the newly recognized callimico/marmoset clade, which includes the smallest anthropoid primates on earth. It features sections on phylogeny, taxonomy and functional anatomy, behavioral ecology, and reproductive physiology.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“Provides a timely review and summary of … anthropoid primates. … Primatologists in general who want to update their knowledge on callitrichids or specifically on marmosets will find this book very useful. Specialists involved in research on callitrichid biology … will find specific sections and chapters helpful and informative. Outside the primatological realm anthropologists mammalogists and zoologists will find this book a useful source … . I consider this book an important contribution to callitrichid biology and hope it will find a wide audience.” (Eckhard W. Heymann, Folia Primatologica, Vol. 81 (1), 2010)“This new, comprehensive volume, edited by primatologists Ford (Southern Illinois Univ.), Porter (Northern Illinois Univ.), and Davis (Northeastern Illinois Univ.), brings together 23 chapters by 59 contributors who focus specifically on marmosets and Callimico. … In addition to the subject index, the volume includes a taxonomic index, which allows the reader to easily find information on genera and species discussed in the book. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals in primatology, biological anthropology, and zoology.” (E. J. Sargis, Choice, June, 2010)Table of ContentsPhylogeny.- Molecular Phylogenetics of the Callitrichidae with an Emphasis on the Marmosets and Callimico.- The Systematics and Distributions of the Marmosets (Callithrix, Callibella, Cebuella, and Mico) and Callimico (Callimico) (Callitrichidae, Primates).- The Vocal Identity of the Callithrix Species (Primates, Callitrichidae).- Reproductive, Social, and Cognitive Behavior.- Social Behavior of Callimicos: Mating Strategies and Infant Care.- Genetic Structure Within and Among Populations of the Common Marmoset, Callithrix jacchus: Implications for Cooperative Breeding.- Mating Systems and Female–Female Competition in the Common Marmoset, Callithrix jacchus.- Balancing Cooperation and Competition in Callitrichid Primates: Examining the Relative Risk of Infanticide Across Species.- Social Hierarchy and Dispersal in Free-Ranging Buffy-Headed Marmosets (Callithrix flaviceps).- Emigration as a Reproductive Strategy of the Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus).- Social and Physical Cognition in Marmosets and Tamarins.- Ranging Behavior and Locomotion.- Limited Dispersal and Genetic Structure of Silvery Marmosets (Mico argentatus) in the Fragmented Landscape of Central Amazonia.- Habitat Use and Ranging Behavior of the Silvery Marmoset (Mico argentatus) at Caxiuanã National Forest (Eastern Brazilian Amazonia).- Ranging Patterns of Callimico goeldii (callimico) in a Mixed Species Group.- A Comparative Study of the Kinematics of Trunk-to-Trunk Leaping in Callimico goeldii, Callithrix jacchus, and Cebuella pygmaea.- Locomotion, Postures, and Habitat Use by Pygmy Marmosets (Cebuella pygmaea).- Anatomy.- Mother’s Little Helper? The Placenta and Its Role in Intrauterine Maternal Investment in the Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus).- Size and Shape in Callimico and Marmoset Skulls: Allometry and Heterochrony in the Morphological Evolution of Small Anthropoids.- Cranial Morphology of the Dwarf Marmoset Callibella in the Context of Callitrichid Variability.- The Functional Significance of Jaw-Muscle Fiber Architecture in Tree-Gouging Marmosets.- The Evolutionary Morphology of Tree Gouging in Marmosets.- Marmoset Postcrania and the Skeleton of the Dwarf Marmoset, Callibella Humilis.- Conservation.- Conservation Status of Pygmy Marmosets (Cebuella Pygmaea) in Ecuador.- Conservation of the Marmosets and Callimicos.

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Book SynopsisJeff Martin explores the Tawny Owl's natural history in the greatest detail. Where controversy has arisen in the literature, he has put forward all points of view so the reader can make his or her own judgements. There seems nothing concerning the biology of this owl that Jeff has not researched.' - Derek Bunn, author of The Barn Owl The haunting calls of the Tawny Owl can be heard from Scandinavia in the north of its range to North Africa in the south. Most people would consider it to be a common and widespread species throughout Europe, but populations in Britain at least are declining, and we need to understand more about the behaviour and ecology of this magnificent woodland bird if its future is to be secured.Jeff Martin has been studying owls for decades, and in this timely book he combines his personal observationstogether with those of other ornithologists and a comprehensive review of the literature, resulting in some surprising revelations. It was not long ago,

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Book SynopsisPresented in a question-and-answer format with all new cases, this new edition of a bestselling book provides a broad overview of small animal soft tissue surgery. Clinical cases appear in random order to simulate the way they might appear in an actual veterinary practice. Cases include photos, a description of presenting symptoms, and questions the veterinarian must answer in order to arrive at the correct diagnosis and to plan proper treatment. Complete answers are provided for each question.This practical structure with integrated questions, illustrations, and detailed explanations is designed to educate as well as to provide answers. Veterinary students, general practitioners, surgical residents, and specialists with an interest in soft tissue surgery will find Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition an essential resource.Trade Review"…handy, portable and packed with a variety of small animal soft tissue surgery cases."—Veterinary Record"Provides readers the opportunity to briefly, yet thoroughly, review key soft tissue surgical concepts in the field … an ideal resource for surgery residents in preparation for the board certification examination."—Reviewed by Jessica Barrera, DVM, MS, DACVS, in JAVMA"It contains a broad spectrum and useful mixture of questions and comprehensive, easy to understand answers… Any prospective student from university through to advanced practitioner would find this book very helpful."—Ryan J. T Davis, BVMS, MRCVSTable of ContentsPreface, Contributors, Abbreviations, Classification of cases, Questions, References

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Book SynopsisCurrent Techniques in Small Animal Surgery, Fifth Edition provides current information regarding surgical techniques from the perspective of clinicians who are performing specific procedures on a regular basis. It is intended to be concise, well illustrated, and reflective of the writer’s experience, both good and bad. The emphasis with this volume is technique. The pathophysiologic priniciples and applications are covered in the companion volume, Mechanisms of Disease in Small Animal Surgery, Third Edition. These two books are regarded by most practitioners and students as being a two-volume set.Trade Review"The long-awaited fifth edition of 'the' reference in surgery is out! This collective work (I counted more than 70 contributors!) provides the veterinary practitioner with the latest surgical knowledge. The various authors go beyond scalpel techniques: analgesia, bandaging, microsurgery, laser surgery, or diagnostic tests, to name only a few, are detailed and clearly explained in the 1163 pages. They are also backed up by numerous references. Nice drawings and a few black and white photographs illustrate the key points. No doubt your fourth edition surgery bible is well worn, so get the new one. You’ll use it for many years."—Vets Now: Book Review, October 2015"This book has over the past months rapidly become my go to reference when I need to quickly read up on general procedure or the basic options available for a condition… As the authors intended this book is perfect for a student or general practitioner who wants to be able to review and perform common surgical procedures that may be routinely in general practice" – Chris Allen, Veterinary Supplies Magazine"The long-awaited fifth edition of 'the' reference in surgery is out! This collective work (I counted more than 70 contributors!) provides the veterinary practitioner with the latest surgical knowledge. The various authors go beyond scalpel techniques: analgesia, bandaging, microsurgery, laser surgery, or diagnostic tests, to name only a few, are detailed and clearly explained in the 1163 pages. They are also backed up by numerous references. Nice drawings and a few black and white photographs illustrate the key points. No doubt your fourth edition surgery bible is well worn, so get the new one. You’ll use it for many years."—Vets Now: Book Review, October 2015Table of ContentsPart 1: Soft Tissue. Section A. Surgical Principles. Section B. Nervous System and Organs of Special Sense. Section C. Digestive System. Section D. Respiratory System. Section E. Urogenital System. Section F. Endocrine System. Section G. Hernias. Section H. Integument. Section I. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic. Section J. Exotic Species. PART II BONES AND JOINTS. Section K. Axial Skeleton. Section L. Fracture Fixation Techniques and Bone Grafting. Section M. Appendicular Skeleton – Thoracic Limb. Section N. Appendicular Skeleton – Pelvic Limb. Section O. Orthopedic Bandaging and Splinting Techniques.

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Book SynopsisNutrition is the key driver of animal health, welfare and production. In agriculture, nutrition is crucial to meet increasing global demands for animal protein and consumers' demands for cheaper meat, milk and eggs and higher standards of animal welfare. For companion animals, good nutrition is essential for quality and length of life. Animal Nutrition examines the science behind the nutrition and feeding of the major domesticated animal species: sheep, beef cattle, dairy cattle, deer, goats, pigs, poultry, alpacas, horses, dogs and cats. It includes introductory chapters on digestion and feeding standards, followed by chapters on each animal containing information on digestive anatomy and physiology, evidence-based nutrition and feeding requirements and common nutritional and metabolic diseases. Clear diagrams, tables and breakout sections make this text readily understandable, and it will be of value to tertiary students of animal nutrition and to practicing veterinarians, livestock consultants, producers and nutritionists.Table of Contents1: Introduction to Animal Nutrition 2: Digestion in the Monogastric Animal 3: Ruminant Nutrition 4: Feeding Standards for Animals 5: Sheep and Goat Nutrition 6: Beef Cattle Nutrition 7: Dairy Cattle Nutrition 8: Grazing Animal Nutrition 9: Camelid Nutrition 10: Dog and Cat Nutrition 11: Horse Nutrition 12: Pig Nutrition 13: Poultry Nutrition

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Book SynopsisIn Butterfly Biology Systems Roger Dennis explores key topics and contentious issues in butterfly biology, specifically those in life history and behaviour. Uniquely, using a systems approach, the book focuses on the degree of integration and feedback between components and elements affecting each issue, as well as the links between different issues. The book comprises four sections. The first two sections introduce the reader to principles and approaches for investigating complex relationships, and provide a platform of knowledge on butterfly biology. The final two sections deal in turn with life history and behaviour, covering key issues affecting different stages of development from eggs to adults. The book is extensively illustrated with original diagrams and models, all of which have detailed legends, produced to enhance a broader understanding, and to provide templates for future research. It includes a detailed bibliography and glossary providing an essential gateway to the extensive literature on butterfly biology. Butterfly Biology Systems is essential reading for graduate students and researchers in insect ecology, evolution, behaviour and conservation. It will also be of great value to anyone interested in butterflies. Introduces a systems approach to butterfly biology Includes succinct reviews of the key interrelationships in butterfly life history and behaviour Illustrates more than 100 models to advance research into butterfly biology systemsTable of ContentsSECTION A: LANGUAGE AND CONCEPTS OF SYSTEMS THEORY Chapter A1: Reality, abstractions and systems Chapter A2: Types of systems Chapter A3: Structure and relationship in systems Chapter A4: Systems’ states Chapter A5: Measurement of relationships in systems Chapter A6: Catering for taxa and phylogenies Chapter A7: Systematic reviews of research findings: meta-analysis and evidence-based programmes SECTION B: PERSPECTIVES ON BUTTERFLY BIOLOGY Chapter B1: Taxonomic constraints in biological systems Chapter B2: The time frame in butterfly biology systems Chapter B3: The space frame for butterfly biology systems Chapter B4: Habitat: the context for individuals and populations Chapter B5: The butterfly body frame: basic contrasts in butterfly biology Chapter B6: Trade-offs and regulation in butterfly biology Chapter B7: Model taxa Chapter B8: Butterfly databases Chapter B9: Basic connections and broad divisions in butterfly biology SECTION C: BUTTERFLY LIFE HISTORY – BASIC TRADE-OFFS IN REPRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND SURVIVAL Chapter C1: Size, brood number and development: fewer large eggs or more small eggs? Chapter C2: Conundrum of larval growth: fast and small, slow and large, or neither? Chapter C3: Alternatives to continuous development: to stay and adjust or leave? Chapter C4: Single or gregarious living? Host drivers and taxon dependence Chapter C5: Conundrums in mating: when, how often and how long? Chapter C6: Income versus capital breeders: Invest now and pay later, or pay as you go? Chapter C7: Mechanisms for survival: an arsenal for all occasions Chapter C8: Mimicry: honest and dishonest signals of unpalatability Chapter C9: Mechanisms extending survival into exploitation Chapter C10: Adult lifespan: the implications of living for longer SECTION D: BUTTERFLY BEHAVIOUR – INTERACTIVE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE HABITAT Chapter D1: The context and dimensions for observing individual behaviour Chapter D2: Basking modes, heat and water balance: adjustments to abiotic conditions Chapter D3: Adult Feeding – refuelling strategies Chapter D4: Mate location – finding suitable mates Chapter D5: Courtship – doing the business Chapter D6: Roost and rest sites – taking a break Chapter D7: Egg laying – unloading the next generation Chapter D8: Larval feeding – body building under duress Chapter D9: Choosing pupation sites – selecting sites for the final transformation Chapter D10: Adult anti-predator behaviour – life and death in the habitat

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