Basic Sciences

Topics discussed include recent progress in pig SCNT and production of transgenic and knock out pigs for biomedical research and xenotransplantation, cattle cloning, behavioral studies in cloned mice, nuclear remodeling and imprinting, cell cycle regulation, nucleolar biogenesis, the effect of artif... More

This second expanded edition has been brought fully up-to-date to include all the new thinking and discoveries that have the greatest capacity to improve human health and nutritional advancement. The authors provide practical, data-driven integrated chapters covering the most important aspects of th... More

An introduction to microbiology, aimed at non-science and first-year science majors.... More

From widely-published author and highly-experienced teacher Juergen Kramer, "A Concise History of the British Isles" is a handbook on the history of the British Isles, aimed directly at students of British studies abroad. It recounts the history of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales from prehistor... More

From widely-published author and highly-experienced teacher Juergen Kramer, "A Concise History of the British Isles" is a handbook on the history of the British Isles, aimed directly at students of British studies abroad. It recounts the history of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales from prehistor... More

Completely updated, Microbiology for the Health Sciences is the ideal source for health professions and nursing students who need to learn the basic microbiological concepts involved in the care of patients and protection against infectious diseases. This edition features expanded chapters on parasi... More

The Second Edition offers a comprehensive review of nutritional assessment, intervention programs for the elderly, and health promotion activities. Geriatric Nutrition, Second Edition enhances the health professional's ability to provide comprehensive health care, advice, and treatment to older clie... More

This work offers a fascinating examination of epidemic diseases within a historical context, presenting the science of plagues in an understandable and accessible manner. It describes the nature and evolution of diseases and conveys their significance in shaping Western culture and civilization."The... More

Molecular Nature is a richly illustrated guide to the extraordinary diversity of molecules that are responsible for life. David Goodsell, author of the highly-praised book, The Machinery of Life, has synthesized a vast amount of data in a manner that is accessible to the general reader. Molecular Na... More

The fourth edition of this highly successful text has been extensively revised and restructured to take account of the many recent advances in the field. The classic observations of recent years can now be interpreted with the powerful new techniques of molecular biology. Consequently, there is much... More

This comprehensive reference illuminates recent breakthroughs in understanding the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and resolution of pulmonary edema, and highlights new therapeutic options for managing patients with accompanying acute respiratory failure. Pooling the experience of more than 40 intern... More

This photo atlas is ideal for anyone interested in human anatomy and physiology. Its stunning array of high quality imagery is enhanced by a solid scientific presentation of the principles of the human structure and function. Body systems, orientation, surface anatomy and histology are all fully cov... More

Written by four internationally renowned bioethicists, From Chance to Choice is the first systematic treatment of the fundamental ethical issues underlying the application of genetic technologies to human beings. Probing the implications of the remarkable advances in genetics, the authors ask how sh... More

Praise for the First Edition: "Very valuable." --Journal of the American Aging Association "Remarkably comprehensive yet concise and contains something for everyone . . . a wide range of 'Cell Biologists' will find this book valuable." --Cell Biology International "A broadly conceived and lively acc... More