Biological Sciences

The Human Body presents information and investigations on these nine concepts:Cells are the fundamental unit of life.Specialized cells protect the body from harmful substances.Food follows a path as it is digested.Good nutrition provides energy for cell growth and repair.The heart and lungs work tog... More

The Way of the Tiger was first published in the UK and US as a coffee-table book on tigers. This special South Asia edition carries Dr Karanth’s excellently written text, without the pictures. This book tells you everything you want to know about tigers. It is an outstanding primer on tigers and v... More

Concise yet comprehensive, Instant Notes in Immunology provides easy access to core areas in immunology. Topics covered include the immune system, cells and development of the immune system, lymphoid organs and tissues, antibodies, cytokines, antigen recognition, immune system response and regulatio... More

Instant Notes in Ecology provides concise yet comprehensive coverge of ecology at undergraduate level, enabling easy access to the core information in the field. The book covers all the important areas of ecology in a format that is ideal for learning and rapid revision. If you are studying ecology ... More

Any piece of primary research ought to be preceded by a systematic review. The kay advantage of a systematic review over the traditional narrative review is its ability to identify all the available eveidence in a systematic and replicable manner. This book will describe a) the kay steps to undertak... More

This well-illustrated book provides a broad and highly practical introduction to all aspects of biomedical instrumentation from design and use to maintenance. Readers having an elementary technical background in electronics or engineering and a casual familiarity with physiology should find this boo... More

This book exposes how water flow links nature and society through water's many parallel functions as the 'blood stream' of both the biosphere and the imbedded anthroposphere, and the resulting conflicts that arise. The authors argue that a sustainable future depends fundamentally on our ability to m... More

Instant Notes in Bioinformatics is a concise yet comprehensive book for undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers who need to learn about this dynamic field. All the important areas in bioinformatics are covered in a format that is ideal for learning and rapid revision.... More

Visit the Neurobiology Website at: www.blackwellpublishing.com/matthewsAs the second edition of a very successful neurobiology book, this text covers a range from molecules to systems, and uses various systems to illustrate each major concept. In addition to the text, this title offers a companion w... More