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 | Biomimicry Product# 460546165 Selling for $14.95 "Biomimicry is a revolutionary new science that analyzes nature's best ideas -- spider silk and prairie grass, seashells and brain cells -- and adapts them for human use. Science writer and lecturer Janine Benyus takes us into the lab and out in the field with the maverick researchers who are applying nature's ingenious solutions to the problem of human survival: stirring vats of proteins to unleash their signaling power in computers; analyzing how spiders manufacture a waterproof fiber five times stronger than steel; studying how electrons in a leaf cell convert sunlight to fuel in trillionths of a second; discovering miracle drugs by observing what animals eat -- and much more. The products of biomimicry are things we can all use -- medicines, 'smart' computers, super-strong materials, profitable and earth-friendly business. 'Biomimicry eloquently shows that the answers are all around us." |
 | Science 101: Ecology Product# 460682152 Selling for $15.95 "Providing an accessible, visual introduction to various fields of science, this authoritative series brings together full-color photographs, illustrations, charts, and explanations to offer non-scientists a compelling overview of the world of science and technology, current research and trends in each field, and critical issues and applications in everyday life." |
 | Amniote Origins Product# 460684420 Selling for $142 "The first terrestrial vertebrates evolved a group of membranes to surround and protect developing embryos. The amnion is one such membrane, containing the amniotic fluid of developing reptiles, birds, and mammals. Amniote Origins, an integration of modern systematic methods with studies of functional and physiological processes, illustrates how studies of paleobiology can by illuminated by studies of neontology. Inspired by the prospect of integrating fields that have long been isolated from one another, Amionte Origins proves a thorough and interdisciplinary synthesis of one of the classic transitions of evolutionary history-the transition from aquatic to terrestrial life." |
 | Primer of Ecological Theory Product# 460686138 Selling for $78.4 "Presents an overview of ecological modeling as it relates to current ecological theory. A Primer of Ecological Theory maintains its scientific objectivity while covering the full extent of current ecological modeling theory. The book introduces the use of computer technology to ecological modeling through MATLAB. This allows all work to be verified and the skills transferred to other disciplines. A valuable resource book for ecologists, resource managers, and economists." |
 | Obstetrics; A Practical Manual Product# 460687758 Selling for $65 "Leicester Royal Infirmary, U.K. Clinical manual for obstetrics residents and medical students on rotation. Structured chronologically, from early pregnancy to the post-natal visit. Includes checklists of points to remember. DNLM: Obstetrics." |
 | Flood Pulsing in Wetlands: Restoring the Natural Hydrological Balance Product# 460688086 Selling for $140 "Flood pulsing is a natural hydrolic occurrence in ecosystems of rivers, streams, and cypress swamps, and plays an important role in seed dispersal and thus successful long term restoration. This book bridges the information gap between universities and the public and private sectors by presenting timely and useful research in an area of restoration where until recently, there has been very little information." |
 | Faces in the Forest; The Endangered Muriqui Monkeys of Brazil Product# 460768132 Selling for $82 "The woolly spider monkey, or muriqui, is one of the most threatened primate species in the world today. Because of deforestation in its natural habitat - the Atlantic coastal forests of southeastern Brazil - the muriquis are confined to less than three percent of their original range. There are now only a dozen forest fragments known to support a total muriqui population of about 500 individuals. This book traces the natural history of the muriqui from its scientific discovery in 1806 to its current, highly endangered status. The book provides a case study of this scientifically important primate species by balancing field research and ecological issues. Through Strier's accessible presentation, readers gain a broad understanding of primate behavior and tropical conservation. The book also gives a practical account of how to set up and pursue an in-depth longitudinal study of an animal population, while describing the excitement of gaining first the muriquis' trust and then insights into their lives. The author offers the unique perspective of a highly committed anthropologist who has devoted years to the observation of this unique species while working to train students and to protect the muriquis' remaining forest habitats. The book will interest biologists, primatologists, and zoologists, as well as anyone concerned with conservation, ecology, and animal behavior." |
 | Plant Reproductive Ecology; Patterns and Strategies Product# 460768136 Selling for $105 "This collection of reviews by leading investigators examines plant reproduction and sexuality within a framework of evolutionary ecology and plant sociobiology, providing an up-to-date account of the field." |
 | Last Stand; Protected Areas and the Defense of Tropical Biodiversity Product# 460768290 Selling for $135 "During the past century, tropical rain forests have been reduced to less than half of their original area, with a consequent loss of biodiversity. This book takes a close look at how this has happened and what the consequences may be, with an emphasis on strategies that have proven successful in stemming the loss of plant and animal species. The book highlights the important role of protected areas such as sacred groves, royal preserves, and today's national parks, which have long served to shield the delicate forest habitats for countless species. It argues that, although programs that combine biodiversity protection and human economic development have become increasingly important, a system of protected areas must still be the cornerstone of all conservation strategies aimed at limiting the inevitable reduction of our planet's biodiversity." |
 | Global Ecology in Human Perspective Product# 460768333 Selling for $74.95 "Written by a well-known ecologist with more than forty years of scientific field work on six continents, this book deals with the ecology of planet earth, focusing on the condition of the global environment and the quality of human life. The author describes the scope and meaning of global ecology and gives a brief review of ecological principles relevant to global concerns. The work concentrates on how we as humans affect global ecosystems and how these changes impact our health, behavior, economics, and politics. Specific sections address the ecological components of planet earth, the biosphere, ecosystem ecology, worldwide environmental trends, and the state of human populations. Other chapters deal with competition and conflict, the ecology of war, an agenda for survival, sustainability, and future prospects. Accessible to undergraduates, students in adult and professional education, and general readers, this unique work gives a broader definition of our environment than conventional ecology books, emphasizing economic and social dimensions of the global environment. It covers diverse viewpoints, including good news and favorable trends regarding the future, and helps readers think about current ecological problems and those we will face in the future. It discusses how to relate facts and beliefs, how to assess outcomes, and finally, how we might view and treat the one world in which we live." |