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Sociobiology of Communication: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
by Patrizia D'ettorre Publisher Comments Communication is essential for all forms of social interaction, from parental care to mate choice and cooperation. This is evident for human societies but less obvious for bacterial biofilms, ant colonies or flocks of birds. The major disciplines of...
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Methods in Molecular Biology #2087: Lipid Signaling Protocols
by Banafshe Larijani Publisher Comments Lipid Signaling Protocols assembles in a single volume the various tools and methodologies needed by the interested investigator to unravel lipid dependent signaling and cell function. Divided into two convenient sections, the volume begins by...
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Cells (Mission: Science)
by Kimberly Fekany Lee Synopsis - Sidebars - Activity - Timeline - Important People - Book List - Table of Contents, Glossary, and Index - Relevant Web sites at www.FactHound.com - National Academy Press. National Science Education Standards. Washington, DC: National Academy Press...
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Handbook of Listeria Monocytogenes
by Dongyou Liu Publisher Comments Once feared as a deadly intracellular bacterium with the extraordinary capacity to survive a wide array of arduous external stressors, Listeria monocytogenes is increasingly recognized as a preferred vector for delivering anti-infective and anti-cancer...
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The Ciliated Protozoa: Characterization, Classification, and Guide to the Literature
by Denis H. Lynn Publisher Comments The third edition of The Ciliated Protozoa continues the innovative approach of the previous two editions, thoroughly documenting the progress in our understanding of the evolutionary diversification of these widely distributed eukaryotic microorganisms....
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Theoretical Ecology #5: Modelling the Flying Bird
by C. J. Pennycuick Publisher Comments This book outlines the principles of flight, of birds in particular. It describes a way of simplifying the mechanics of flight into a practical computer program, which will predict in some detail what any bird, real or hypothetical, can and cannot do...
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Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology
by Robert A. Pollack Synopsis Now in its third edition, Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology contains a variety of interactive activities and experiments that teach readers the basic concepts of microbiology. It covers methods that allow the safe movement or transfer of microbial...
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The Cambridge Companion to the 'Origin of Species' (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy)
by Michael Ruse Publisher Comments The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is universally recognized as one of the most important science books ever written. Published in 1859, it was here that Darwin argued for both the fact of evolution and the mechanism of natural section. The Origin...
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Evolutionary Biology from Concept to Application
by Pierre Pontarotti Synopsis Every biological system is the outcome of its evolution; therefore, the deciphering of its evolutionary history is of tremendous importance to understand the biology of a system. Since 1997 scientists of different disciplines have held an annual...
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Protein Hydrolysates in Biotechnology
by Vijai K. Pasupuleti Publisher Comments The protein hydrolysates industry is growing rapidly yet there is no single book that describes the challenges and opportunities for manufacturers and end users, techniques used in manufacturing, characterization and screening of protein hydrolysates...
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Introduction to Biotechnology
by William J. Thieman Publisher Comments Intended for readers interested in learning the basics of biotechnology....
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Spider Monkeys: The Biology, Behavior and Ecology of the Genus Ateles (Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropolog)
by Christina Campbell Publisher Comments Spider monkeys are one of the most widespread New World primate genera, ranging from southern Mexico to Bolivia. Although they are common in zoos, spider monkeys are traditionally very difficult to study in the wild, because they are fast moving, live...
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Ane's Encyclopedic Dictionary of General & Applied Entomology
by Manjit S. Dhooria Publisher Comments a oeEncyclopedic Dictionary of General and Applied Entomologya has been written keeping in view the fact that different terminology employed in teaching and researchers on different aspects of studies on insects and their management is found in scattered...
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Tropical Forest Community Ecology
by Carson Publisher Comments Containing contributions from some of the world's leading tropical ecologists this book provides a summary of the key issues in the discipline of tropical ecology. Includes contributions from some of the world's leading tropical ecologists Covers...
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Practical Forensic Microscopy: A Laboratory Manual
by Barbara Wheeler Publisher Comments Forensic Microscopy: A Laboratory Manual will provide the student with a practical overview and understanding of the various microscopes and microscopic techniques employed within the field of forensic science. Each laboratory experiment has been...
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Pests and Parasites (Nature's Monsters)
by Per Christiansen Publisher Comments - Fascinating size comparisons help readers understand each creature's actual size - High-interest subjects - Where in the World maps that show where each animal is found - Informational sidebars, diagrams, and captions - Books and web sites for further...
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Anatomical Imaging: Towards a New Morphology
by Hideki Endo Publisher Comments This book presents selected works of contemporary evolutionary morphologists and includes such topics as broad scale reconstructions of the brain and ear of dinosaurs, inference of locomotor habits from cancellous bone architecture in fossil primates...
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Urban Regions: Ecology and Planning Beyond the City
by Richard Forman Publisher Comments With land planning, socioeconomics and natural systems as foundations, this book combines urban planning and ecological science in examining urban regions. Writing for graduate students, academic researchers, planners, conservationists and policy makers,...
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Mentoring in Academia and Industry #1: Education Outreach and Public Engagement
by Erin Dolan Publisher Comments The purpose of this series is to provide resources related to teaching and career development for faculty at all stages of their careers and to scientists considering careers in industry. Young faculty or graduate students and post docs thinking about...
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How to Be an Intellectually Fulfilled Atheist (or Not)
by William A. Dembski Publisher Comments “Although atheism might have been logically tenable before Darwin,” writes Richard Dawkins, “Darwin made it possible to be an intellectually fulfilled atheist.” This little book shows that atheism must seek intellectual...
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