The book is written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of economics who have a basic undergraduate course in calculus and linear algebra. It presents most of the mathematical tools they will encounter in their advanced courses in economics. It is also suited for se…
The classic introductory text offers a balanced survey of Ecology. It is best known for its vivid examples from natural history, comprehensive coverage of evolution and quantitative approach. Due to popular demand, the fifth edition update brings twenty new data analysis modules…
This textbook describes both the conventional and less common uses of linear regression in the practical context of today's mathematical and scientific research. It blends both theory and application to equip the reader with an understanding of the basic principles necessary to …
Using model organisms from the three domains of life (Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya), this textbook explains the principle molecular mechanisms of DNA replication and shows how the process is linked to cell division. This approach allows the book to give insight into how genome…
Each topic is treated from the beginning, without assuming prior knowledge. Each chapter starts with an opening section covering an application. These help students to understand the relevance of the topic: they are motivational and they make the text more accessible to the majo…
Each topic is treated from the beginning, without assuming prior knowledge. Each chapter starts with an opening section covering an application. These help students to understand the relevance of the topic: they are motivational and they make the text more accessible to the majo…
This volume combines theory with applied and basic research to explain the connections between conservation biology and environmental economics, ethics, law, and the social sciences. It stresses the need for theory, research and an interdisciplinary approach in solving conservat…
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…
Evolution is designed to serve as the primary text for undergraduate courses in evolution. It differs from currently available alternatives in containing more molecular biology than is traditionally the case.
Food chemistry is the study of the underlying properties of foods and food ingredients. It seeks to understand how chemical systems behave in order to better control them to improve the nutritional value, safety, and culinary presentation of food. It is designed for undergraduat…
This book gives an introduction to statistical concepts and ideas. It makes few assumptions about the reader's statistical knowledge, carefully explaining each step of the analysis and the logic behind it. This book provides a clear explanation of statistical analysis and the ke…
The Invertebrates describes the range and diversity of invertebrates and the way they work. The first part of the book describes all the known phyla of invertebrates with living representatives, together with their component classes. Rather than outline all the anatomical featur…
This text is a true introduction to qualitative research, leading the new researcher into the field by explaining the core concepts through theory, research, and applied examples. The authors introduce each chapter with discussions among three characters-Ruth, Marla, and Anthony…
The contents of this text book cover markets and prices; producers, consumers and competitive markets; market structure and competitive strategy; and information, market failure and the role of government.
Based on more than twenty years of research and lecturing, Jordi Vilà-Guerau de Arellano and his team's textbook provides an excellent introduction to the interactions between the atmosphere and the land for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and a reference text for r…
This book provides students and researchers with a clearly written whole plant physiology text. Early in the text, it provides essential information on molecular and cellular processes so that the reader can understand how they are integrated into the development and function of…
This text is for teachers and students throughout the world who require an introduction to the subject of econometrics without the notation and technical detail that characterise other textbooks.