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TEXTBOOK
Understanding Coronavirus
Raul Rabadan | Columbia University, New York Why is the information available about the coronavirus/COVID-19 so confusing? Written by a leading researcher, Understanding Coronavirus is a concise and accessible introduction to all the science and facts you need to understand how the virus works, how it spreads and how it compares to other respiratory viruses. • Provides a thoughtful and balanced introduction to the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the disease COVID-19 • Discusses the first cases, the clinical characteristics and the inconsistent public health measures adopted across different countries and regions and their impact • Includes coverage of testing, the immune response to the virus and the latest advances in therapy development • Provides a comparison of the 2019 coronavirus pandemic with the 2003 SARS outbreak, as well as flu pandemics, including the 1918
Spanish flu and 2009 H1N1 • Discusses what data is available, what it means and what can be learnt from it • A donation from proceeds of the sale of this title will be made to the
WHO COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund Contents: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. How is the coronavirus spreading?; 3. What is a coronavirus; 4. How is the coronavirus changing?; 5. How did the COVID-19 outbreak start and evolve?; 6. How does the COVID-19 outbreak compare to the SARS outbreak in 2002–2003?; 7. How does the COVID-19 outbreak compare to seasonal and pandemic influenza?; 8. Are there therapeutic options?; Epilogue; Summary of common misunderstandings; Suggested further reading.
Understanding Life
July 2020 178 x 127 mm c.120pp 978-1-108-82671-6 Paperback £9.99 / US$11.99 T
Single-Molecule Science From Super-Resolution Microscopy to DNA Mapping and Diagnostics
Edited by Krishnarao Appasani | GeneExpression Systems, Inc. Bridging biophysics and molecular imaging, this authoritative text guides readers through the use of single molecule approaches in the study of molecular nanomachines, protein folding, biological assemblies, gene expression, and DNA mapping for diagnostic purposes. A must-have for researchers, graduate students, and those working in the industry. • Covers cutting-edge advances in SMS techniques and demonstrates to readers the importance of these approaches in generating new insights in molecular and cellular biology • Includes expert views from 33 leading global researchers, providing readers with an up-to-date overview of the field • Explains comprehensively yet clearly the key single molecule approaches, with numerous illustrations, making it ideal for both newcomers to the field, as well as for academic researchers and those working in industry August 2020 247 x 174 mm c.550pp 34 b/w illus. 1 table 978-1-108-42336-6 Hardback c. £125.00 / c. US$159.99 P
Keynes & Aidley’s Nerve and Muscle
Fifth edition Christopher L.-H. Huang | University of Cambridge Written primarily for undergraduate science and medical students, the new edition of this acclaimed textbook provides a completely updated introduction to the cellular physiology of nerve and muscle. Compact and well-illustrated, it guides readers through fundamental principles to more advanced concepts and new discoveries in the field. • Extensive revisions throughout include new chapters on skeletal muscle excitation-contraction coupling and cardiac arrhythmogenesis, covering exciting recent advances • Colour illustrations, new to this edition, include recently clarified structures of key biological molecules and cellular and muscle physiology, explaining major concepts • Systematic coverage of all major subject areas within the field provides students with comprehensive and self-contained preparation for examinations November 2020 246 x 189 mm c.325pp 24 b/w illus. 978-1-108-49505-9 Hardback £79.99 / US$105.00 M 978-1-108-81687-8 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99 M
Plant Physiology Theory and Applications
Second edition S. L. Kochhar | University of Delhi This edition provides an accessible overview of plant physiology. The text emphasises the fundamental conceptual framework of the subject throughout. It also interweaves important practical considerations through the inclusion of laboratory exercises, which ensure that theoretical and practical details are brought together in a student-friendly way. • Provides completely reorganised chapters on stress physiology and secondary metabolites with illustrative colour photographs, and an invited article on the molecular mechanism of abiotic and biotic stresses • Includes laboratory experimental exercises throughout, to be conducted by students during their lab classes • Features thought-provoking end-of-unit questions, including some solved numerical questions, to allow students to test their knowledge and reflect on the material covered in each chapter September 2020 244 x 170 mm c.800pp 978-1-108-48639-2 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99 P
Anatomy of Flowering Plants An Introduction to Plant Structure and Development
Fourth edition Paula J. Rudall | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Well-illustrated fourth edition, representing a clear and succinct text for students, researchers and anyone interested in plant form. Describes the internal structure of flowering plants, using a magnification range from the simple hand-lens to the electron microscope. Covers all plant organs, including stem, root, leaf, flower, seed and fruit. • Updated and expanded previous edition including new ideas on plant structure • Relevant to wide range of current student courses, and can usefully function as the only plant anatomy book possessed by non-specialist botanists • It incorporates an updated evolutionary-phylogenetic context for plant names Contents: 1. Organs, cells and tissues; 2. Stem; 3. Root; 4. Leaf; 5. Flower; 6. Seed and fruit. September 2020 216 x 138 mm c.200pp 73 b/w illus. 978-1-108-74912-1 Paperback £26.99 / US$34.99 P
Guttation Fundamentals and Applications
Sanjay Singh | Mizan – Tepi University, Ethopia A unique and comprehensive treatment of the guttation process, this book is suitable for a wide audience in the field of plant sciences. It not only discusses the principle, mechanism and applications of guttation, but also emphasises the impact of guttation on soil-plant-animalenvironment systems. • Provides the first comprehensive overview of the phenomenon of guttation in plants, including discussion of the principles, mechanism and the chemistry behind the process • Written to be accessible to a broad audience, including those working in plant biology, ecology, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, pharmacology and medicine • Explains complex topics in straight-forward language and uses examples throughout • Includes a chapter exclusively dedicated to the applications of guttation September 2020 244 x 170 mm c.300pp 978-1-108-48702-3 Hardback £95.00 / US$125.00 C
The Kestrel Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation of an Open-Land Predator
David Costantini | Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris The common kestrel is the bird of prey most of us are more familiar with. It has been an excellent study species to monitor environmental quality and to test evolutionary theories. This book will be an important reference for professional and amateur ornithologists, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. • Discusses all findings on common kestrels using a comparative approach including biological similarities and differences of kestrels • Provides examples of all aspects of kestrels’ biology using an interdisciplinary approach • Identifies weak points of previous studies and gaps in the present knowledge on kestrels’ biology August 2020 244 x 170 mm 222pp 71 b/w illus. 9 colour illus. 7 tables 978-1-108-47062-9 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 P
Bears of the World Ecology, Conservation and Management
Edited by Vincenzo Penteriani | Spanish Council of Scientific Research (CSIC) This is an unrivalled and invaluable source for researchers, conservation biologists, zoologists, wildlife managers, and students, who are looking for the latest information on ecology, conservation, management and current status of all bears species around the world. • Presents the most extensive synthesis of information on bear species ever collected in a single volume • First comprehensive work on ecology, conservation and management of bears worldwide • Provides new information about all the eight bear species in the world, including taxonomy, ecology, behaviour, distribution, genetic and conservation status November 2020 276 x 219 mm c.500pp 978-1-108-48352-0 Hardback £110.00 / US$145.00 R
Life in Extreme Environments Insights in Biological Capability
Edited by Guido di Prisco | National Research Council of Italy From the geographical poles to outer space, this book provides a multidisciplinary account of the adaptations and responses of biota living in extreme environments, and these systems’ susceptibility and resilience to change. A must-read for graduate students and researchers in conservation, marine biology, evolutionary biology, and astrobiology. • Strong connections between themes and emphasis of their relevance to important contemporary challenges, both scientific and societal, helps readers to understand the impacts of climate change and the need to defend biodiversity • A diverse team of contributors provide a variety of answers to the question of how life forms are limited by extreme external biotic and abiotic factors, and how they have been able to adapt • Examples of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary science in action shows readers the benefits of collaboration and knowledge exchange between disciplines
Ecological Reviews
September 2020 244 x 170 mm c.450pp 978-1-108-49856-2 Hardback £99.99 / US$130.00 P 978-1-108-72420-3 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99 P
