This book provides an overview of the rapidly growing and developing field of nanotechnology, focusing on key essentials, and structured around a robust anatomy of the subject. The newcomer to nanotechnology, who may well have a strong background in one of the traditional discip…
Essential Microbiology 2nd Edition is a fully revised comprehensive introductory text aimed at students taking a first course in the subject. It provides an ideal entry into the world of microorganisms, considering all aspects of their biology (structure, metabolism, genetics),…
Insect morphology and phylogeny
by Friedrich, Frank, Ge, Si-Qin, Beutel, Rolf G., Yang, Xing-Ke
This textbook provides an in-depth treatment of the structures and the phylogeny of the megadiverse Hexapoda. The first part presents an up-to-date overview or general insect morphology with detailed drawings, scanning electron micrographs, and 3-D reconstructions. Also included…
A generation or two ago, the achievement of children who came to school knowing little or no English was not a prominent national issue. Today, with the increased focus on school accountability and educational equity, it is. This comprehensive resource explores the research on p…
This book provides an up-to-date coverage of Conservation Biology, including sustainable development, global warming, payments for ecological services, and strategies to save species on the verge of extinction. Many examples of successful conservation approaches are presented an…
Brian Spooner and Peter Roberts provide a comprehensive account of the natural history of fungi, from their lifestyle, habitats and ecology to their uses for humans.
Videogames challenge our notions of identity, creativity, and moral value, and provide a powerful new avenue for teaching and learning. This book is a rich and provocative guide to the role of interactive media in cultural learning. It searches for specific ways to interpret vid…
This edition of the World Bank has been revised and expanded by the Terminology Unit in the Languages Services Division of the World Bank in collaboration with the English, Spanish, and French Translation Sections. The Glossary is intended to assist the Bank's translators and in…