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Singularitiesby Christian de Duve
Cambridge University Press 2005; US$ 52.00In this new book Christian De Duve, Nobel Laureate and pioneer of modern cell biology, presents a contemporary response to Erwin Schrodinger's classic What is Life? providing a sophisticated consideration of the key steps or bottlenecks that constrain the origins and evolution of life. more...
Role of Gut Bacteria in Human Toxicology and Pharmacologyby M. Hill
CRC Press 1995; US$ 220.00An examination of the composition and metabolic activity of microorganisms commonly found in the human gut. Chapters cover the effects gut flora have on ingested compounds, vitamin production and gastrointestinal disorders. Comparisons are also made between microbial and mammalian metabolism. more...
Bioenergetics Of Aquatic Animalsby A Lucas
CRC Press 1996; US$ 84.95This text applies bioenergetics to aquatic animals and explores its role in aquaculture and fisheries science. It seeks to provide a compact account of bioenergetics in aquaculture and clarify problems encountered in the areas of fisheries and more...
Organic Pollutantsby Colin Walker
CRC Press 2001; US$ 54.95Concise information on organic pollutants at a level suitable for senior undergrad's and postgrad's. Professionals working in environmental toxicology or environmental science will also find it a valuable reference. more...
E.coliby Sharon Parry; Stephen Palmer
Spon Press 2002; US$ 180.00This book is aimed at health professionals who need to be informed about the sources and effects of E.coli 0157. It also provides non specialist professionals with an introduction to the methods, more...
Parasites of the Colder Climatesby Hannah Akuffo; Ljungströ; Inger m; Ewert Linder; Mats Wahlgren
CRC Press 2002; US$ 159.95Focussing on parasites which are indigenous to colder climates, this book is a valuable guide to all parasitologists, clinicians and health workers who have a vested interest in this area of study or research. more...
Thymeby Elisabeth Stahl-Biskup; Sá; Francisco ez
CRC Press 2002; US$ 149.95A comprehensive volume covering all aspects of the biology, pharmacology and industrial processing of the genus Thymus . An extremely up-to-date review which will be of interest to those in the fields of medicinal plants and natural products. more...
Shengmai Sanby Robert K.M. Ko
CRC Press 2002; US$ 94.95This book provides a comprehensive treatise on the historical, phytochemical, pharmacological/toxicological, clinical as well as pharmaceutical aspects of Shengmai San and its component herbs. more...
Where the Germs Areby Nicholas Bakalar
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 24.95A guided tour through the strange and sometimes dangerous microscopic world Germs are everywhere--in our intestines and on our skin as well as on kitchen counters, public toilets, doorknobs, and just about everything else. Why are there so many microorganisms? Which ones are dangerous? And how can we avoid the ones that will make us sick? This entertaining and informative book provides the answers. Profiling a rogue's gallery of harmful germs--from the influenza virus, salmonella, and herpes to hepatitis, tuberculosis, and HIV--as well as helpful microbes (we actually need E. Coli and other bacteria for proper digestion), the book reveals how different germs interact with the human body and what happens when they do. Nicholas Bakalar (New York,... more...