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This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world
and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages
10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and
research of leading naturalists and scientists, accompanied by
stunning photography. Unless otherwise noted (*), all volumes are
sturdy paperback.
Logs, stones and the like provide an interesting interface between
the damp depths of the soil and the drier open ground surface,
offering refuges for a fascinating array of animals. The
communities of organisms that live beneath them are little noticed
and even less studied, yet the potential for ecological work here
is great. Some of the animals are relatively large and frequently
not difficult to find. They exhibit a wide range of lifestyles –
from slow slugs or snails to very fast centipedes, from generalist
to specialist feeders and from herbivores to carnivores. With
chapters covering the cryptosphere environment, species groups,
identification, guidelines and ideas for further research, this
much-expanded and updated new edition also includes extensive,
easy-to-use, comprehensively illustrated keys. Ground-surface
debris can be found almost anywhere, often presenting highly
accessible microhabitats for study and bringing immediate rewards
to the curious: here is the ideal tool to unlock these worlds.
With sequencing of the human genome now complete, deciphering the
role of gene function in human neurological pathophysiology is a
promise that has yet to be realized. More than most diseases,
stroke has been keenly studied from a genomic perspective. Studies
are numerous and incorporate data on stroke inheritance,
chromosomal loci of risk, preclinical models of stroke, and
differential gene expression of brain injury, repair, and recovery.
The problem is no longer a lack of information but one of
interpretation and prioritization of what we do know. The aims of
Stroke Genomics: Methods and Reviews are twofold. First, it aims to
provide the reader with cutting-edge reviews of clinical and
preclinical genomics, written by leading experts in the field. In
particular, the authors of certain chapters relate gene expression
changes to physiological end points, such as functional imaging
paradigms. Thus, a more holistic approach to gene expression is
described, one in which molecular biology goes hand in hand with
stroke pathophysiology. Second, detailed methods for study of the
molecular biology of stroke are (TM) also included. Following the
format of the Methods in Molecular Medicine series, these chapters
will enable the reader to employ each technique without recourse to
other methods texts. In its entirety, this book should provide the
reader with the knowledge needed to design, execute, and interpret
preclinical and clinical studies of stroke genomics.
This book focuses on strategies and procedures for assessing the
academic language ability of students entering an English-medium
university, so that those with significant needs can have access to
opportunities to enhance their language skills.
Trees and woodlands are an integral part of Britains heritage and
culture, as well as an invaluable environmental and ecological
resource. In an increasingly urbanized British population, romantic
notions of bluebell-carpeted woods and deep-coloured wooded
hillsides during autumn do not come easily. Instead, images of
forgotten corners of land with a few sycamore trees and lots of
brambles, or an area of dark, intimidating conifers are more
common. The wide variety of types of woodland, whether closely
managed or naturally-occuring, provide important habitats for a
huge range of flora and fauna. This text explores the history and
ecology of British woodlands, and explains why they are such a
valuable resource. It offers a practical guide to issues of ecology
of woodland habitats and organisms; conservation and management;
coppicing, pasture woodland and commercial forestry; woodland
grazing, ride management and recration in woodlands. Featuring
illustrated species boxes as well as a full species list, notable
sites with location maps and pictures, suggested projects and a
full glossary, students and environmentalists should gain an
understanding of the historical and present-day im
Trees and woodlands are an integral part of Britains heritage and
culture, as well as an invaluable environmental and ecological
resource. In an increasingly urbanized British population, romantic
notions of bluebell-carpeted woods and deep-coloured wooded
hillsides during autumn do not come easily. Instead, images of
forgotten corners of land with a few sycamore trees and lots of
brambles, or an area of dark, intimidating conifers are more
common. The wide variety of types of woodland, whether closely
managed or naturally-occuring, provide important habitats for a
huge range of flora and fauna. This text explores the history and
ecology of British woodlands, and explains why they are such a
valuable resource. It offers a practical guide to issues of ecology
of woodland habitats and organisms; conservation and management;
coppicing, pasture woodland and commercial forestry; woodland
grazing, ride management and recration in woodlands. Featuring
illustrated species boxes as well as a full species list, notable
sites with location maps and pictures, suggested projects and a
full glossary, students and environmentalists should gain an
understanding of the historical and present-day im
This volume draws on the expertise of leaders in the field of
macromolecular crystallography to illuminate the dramatic
developments that are accelerating progress in structural biology.
Their contributions span the range of techniques from
crystallization through data collection, structure solution and
analysis. The book shows how modern high-throughput methods are
contributing to a deeper understanding of medical problems.
Computational Social Psychology showcases a new approach to social
psychology that enables theorists and researchers to specify social
psychological processes in terms of formal rules that can be
implemented and tested using the power of high speed computing
technology and sophisticated software. This approach allows for
previously infeasible investigations of the multi-dimensional
nature of human experience as it unfolds in accordance with
different temporal patterns on different timescales. In effect, the
computational approach represents a rediscovery of the themes and
ambitions that launched the field over a century ago. The book
brings together social psychologists with varying topical interests
who are taking the lead in this redirection of the field. Many
present formal models that are implemented in computer simulations
to test basic assumptions and investigate the emergence of
higher-order properties; others develop models to fit the real-time
evolution of people's inner states, overt behavior, and social
interactions. Collectively, the contributions illustrate how the
methods and tools of the computational approach can investigate,
and transform, the diverse landscape of social psychology.
Computational Social Psychology showcases a new approach to social
psychology that enables theorists and researchers to specify social
psychological processes in terms of formal rules that can be
implemented and tested using the power of high speed computing
technology and sophisticated software. This approach allows for
previously infeasible investigations of the multi-dimensional
nature of human experience as it unfolds in accordance with
different temporal patterns on different timescales. In effect, the
computational approach represents a rediscovery of the themes and
ambitions that launched the field over a century ago. The book
brings together social psychologists with varying topical interests
who are taking the lead in this redirection of the field. Many
present formal models that are implemented in computer simulations
to test basic assumptions and investigate the emergence of
higher-order properties; others develop models to fit the real-time
evolution of people's inner states, overt behavior, and social
interactions. Collectively, the contributions illustrate how the
methods and tools of the computational approach can investigate,
and transform, the diverse landscape of social psychology.
Millipedes are common components of the leaf-litter fauna of most terrestrial environments. The Biology of Millipedes is the first single-volume review of this important group and covers their ecology, behaviour, physiology, and evolution.
This book focuses on strategies and procedures for assessing the
academic language ability of students entering an English-medium
university, so that those with significant needs can have access to
opportunities to enhance their language skills.
With sequencing of the human genome now complete, deciphering the
role of gene function in human neurological pathophysiology is a
promise that has yet to be realized. More than most diseases,
stroke has been keenly studied from a genomic perspective. Studies
are numerous and incorporate data on stroke inheritance,
chromosomal loci of risk, preclinical models of stroke, and
differential gene expression of brain injury, repair, and recovery.
The problem is no longer a lack of information but one of
interpretation and prioritization of what we do know. The aims of
Stroke Genomics: Methods and Reviews are twofold. First, it aims to
provide the reader with cutting-edge reviews of clinical and
preclinical genomics, written by leading experts in the field. In
particular, the authors of certain chapters relate gene expression
changes to physiological end points, such as functional imaging
paradigms. Thus, a more holistic approach to gene expression is
described, one in which molecular biology goes hand in hand with
stroke pathophysiology. Second, detailed methods for study of the
molecular biology of stroke are (TM) also included. Following the
format of the Methods in Molecular Medicine series, these chapters
will enable the reader to employ each technique without recourse to
other methods texts. In its entirety, this book should provide the
reader with the knowledge needed to design, execute, and interpret
preclinical and clinical studies of stroke genomics.
As the world becomes increasingly globalized, the integration of
cultures within nations has become more and more relevant. Read
takes a poetic approach to the concept of cultural conflict within
nations and adds a new perspective that has rarely been seen in
debate.
X-ray crystallography is the pre-eminent technique for visualizing
the structures of macromolecules at atomic resolution. These
structures are central to understanding the detailed mechanisms of
biological processes, and to discovering novel therapeutics using a
structure-based approach. As yet, structures are known for only a
small fraction of the proteins encoded by human and pathogenic
genomes. To counter the myriad modern threats of disease, there is
an urgent need to determine the structures of the thousands of
proteins whose structure and function remain unknown. This volume
draws on the expertise of leaders in the field of macromolecular
crystallography to illuminate the dramatic developments that are
accelerating progress in structural biology. Their contributions
span the range of techniques from crystallization through data
collection, structure solution and analysis, and show how modern
high-throughput methods are contributing to a deeper understanding
of medical problems.
Measuring and Modeling Persons and Situations presents major
innovations and contributions on the topic, promoting deeper
integration, cross-pollination of ideas across diverse academic
disciplines, and the facilitation of the development of practical
applications such as matching people to jobs, understanding
decision making, and predicting how a group of individuals will
interact with one another. The book is organized around two
overarching and interrelated themes, with the first focusing on
assessing the person and the situation, covering methodological
advances and techniques for inferring and measuring
characteristics, and showing how they can be instantiated for
measurement and predictive purposes. The book's second theme
presents theoretical models, conceptualizing how factors of the
person and situation can help us understand the psychological
dynamics which underlie behavior, the psychological experience of
fit or congruence with one's environment, and changes in
personality traits over time.
The roots of most plants are colonized by symbiotic fungi to form
mycorrhiza, which play a critical role in the capture of nutrients
from the soil and therefore in plant nutrition. "Mycorrhizal
Symbiosis" is recognized as the definitive work in this area. Since
the last edition was published there have been major advances in
the field, particularly in the area of molecular biology, and the
new edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate these
exciting new developments.
Over 50% new material
Includes expanded colour plate section
Covers all aspects of mycorrhiza
Presents new taxonomy
Discusses the impact of proteomics and genomics on research in
this area
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