Biological Sciences

James Herriot's stories about his life as a vet in Yorkshire have charmed and delighted millions of readers in the twenty years since his first book If Only They Could Talk was published in 1972. All James Herriot's books, including two other omnibus editions, All Things Bright and Beautiful and Al... More

This book discusses the basic principles and concepts of biochemistry in ahighly accessible and comprehensive manner. The topics have been developedwithin a systematic framework for ease of learning. This book is amplyillustrated to serve as a definitive resource to understand the complexities inthe... More

Epigenetic phenomena are increasingly recognized as having significant economic and medical relevance. For instance, certain human disease syndromes may be due to the inheritance of paternal-specific patterns of gene activity that are largely independent of DNA sequence. This book both assesses our ... More

The book deals with existing and potential medicinal plant resources in the environment of the Satpura region in Central India. It describes the plant ecology and useful species from the aspect of phytogeography and ethnobotany. New Book... More

For ages 8 and up, it's the human body from head to toe... More

From this book, moreover, the reader will gain, not only new knowledge in matters pertaining to beekeeping, not only enhanced pleasure in the diversities of the craft, but an altogether better understanding of the fundamentals underlaying the proper handling of bees and honey. Contents Chapter 1: Th... More

In 19th century backwoods Florida, a young boy named Jody adopts an orphaned fawn who becomes a treasured member of the family. This Putlizer Prize-winning classic features a reading group guide.No novel better epitomizes the love between a child and a pet than "The Yearling." Young Jody adopts an o... More

LaTex is a software system for typesetting documents. Because it is especially good for technical documents and is available for almost any computer system, LaTex has become a lingua franca of the scientific world. Researchers, educators, and students in universities, as well as scientists in indust... More

With extraordinary clarity, the Systems Biology: Principles, Methods, and Concepts focuses on the technical practical aspects of modeling complex or organic general systems. It also provides in-depth coverage of modeling biochemical, thermodynamic, engineering, and ecological systems. Among other me... More

This concise introduction to environmental science uses basic and easily comprehendible scientific laws, principles, and concepts to help students understand environmental and resource problems and possible solutions to these problems. It is a shorter alternative to Miller's LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMEN... More

Designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students, "Introduction to Biomechanics" takes the fresh approach of combining the viewpoints of both a wellrespected teacher and a successful student. With an eye toward practicality without loss of depth of instruction, this book seeks to explain the fun... More

The value of planet Earth's biodiversity has been estimated at US $16-54 trillion per year. Trillions of dollars of food, raw materials, pharmaceuticals, oxygen production, soil nutrient enrichment, climate regulation and sheer aesthetic delight and wonder. We are reliant on biodiversity to keep the... More