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Fundamentals of Microbiome Science

How Microbes Shape Animal Biology

by Angela E. Douglas ...

An essential introduction to microbiome science, a new cutting-edge discipline that is transforming the life sciencesThis book provides an accessible and authoritative guide to the fundamental principles of microbiome science, an exciting and fast-emerging new discipline that is reshaping many aspects of the life sciences. Resident microbes in healthy animals--including humans—can dictate many ... Read more

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An essential introduction to microbiome science, a new cutting-edge discipline that is transforming the life sciencesThis book provides an accessible and authoritative guide to the fundamental principles of microbiome science, an exciting and fast-emerging new discipline that is reshaping many aspects of the life sciences. Resident microbes in healthy animals--including humans—can dictate many
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Nature on the Doorstep

A Year of Letters

by Angela E. Douglas ...

Nature on the Doorstep reveals the simple pleasures of paying attention to the natural world in one's own backyard over the course of a year. In weekly letters, Angela Douglas shares the joys and curiosities of a decidedly ordinary patch of green in upstate New York cultivated through the art of "strategic neglect"—sometimes taking a hand to manage wildlife, more often letting nature go its own ... Read more

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Nature on the Doorstep reveals the simple pleasures of paying attention to the natural world in one's own backyard over the course of a year. In weekly letters, Angela Douglas shares the joys and curiosities of a decidedly ordinary patch of green in upstate New York cultivated through the art of "strategic neglect"—sometimes taking a hand to manage wildlife, more often letting nature go its own
... Read more

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Near the Forest, By the Lake

Discovering Nature Close to Home

by Angela E. Douglas ...

Near the Forest, By the Lake is a personal exploration of the wonders of the natural world close to home. In this collection of essays, Angela E. Douglas reflects on the lives and habits of the plants, birds, insects, and other creatures inhabiting the landscapes that neighbor her in upstate New York.Some essays focus on individual species, from the salamanders migrating in early spring and the ... Read more

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Near the Forest, By the Lake is a personal exploration of the wonders of the natural world close to home. In this collection of essays, Angela E. Douglas reflects on the lives and habits of the plants, birds, insects, and other creatures inhabiting the landscapes that neighbor her in upstate New York.Some essays focus on individual species, from the salamanders migrating in early spring and the
... Read more
Microbiomes

A Very Short Introduction

by Angela E. Douglas ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The term 'microbiomes' encapsulates an important scientific breakthrough of recent years. This is the realization that humans, other animals, and plants harbour communities of microorganisms which are mostly beneficial but can occasionally cause or exacerbate disease. Our quickly developing understanding of microbiomes is being translated into ... Read more

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The term 'microbiomes' encapsulates an important scientific breakthrough of recent years. This is the realization that humans, other animals, and plants harbour communities of microorganisms which are mostly beneficial but can occasionally cause or exacerbate disease. Our quickly developing understanding of microbiomes is being translated into
... Read more
Insects and Their Beneficial Microbes

by Angela E. Douglas ...

A comprehensive overview of symbiotic relationships between insects and microbesInsects and Their Beneficial Microbes is an authoritative and accessible synthesis of insect associations with beneficial microorganisms. Angela Douglas distills the vast literature in entomology and microbiology, as well as the burgeoning microbiome literature, to explore the full scope of insect-microbial ... Read more

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A comprehensive overview of symbiotic relationships between insects and microbesInsects and Their Beneficial Microbes is an authoritative and accessible synthesis of insect associations with beneficial microorganisms. Angela Douglas distills the vast literature in entomology and microbiology, as well as the burgeoning microbiome literature, to explore the full scope of insect-microbial
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The Symbiotic Habit

by Angela E. Douglas ...

Throughout the natural world, organisms have responded to predators, inadequate resources, or inclement conditions by forming ongoing mutually beneficial partnerships--or symbioses--with different species. Symbiosis is the foundation for major evolutionary events, such as the emergence of eukaryotes and plant eating among vertebrates, and is also a crucial factor in shaping many ecological ... Read more

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Throughout the natural world, organisms have responded to predators, inadequate resources, or inclement conditions by forming ongoing mutually beneficial partnerships--or symbioses--with different species. Symbiosis is the foundation for major evolutionary events, such as the emergence of eukaryotes and plant eating among vertebrates, and is also a crucial factor in shaping many ecological
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The Insects

Structure and Function

by R. F. Chapman ...

The Insects has been the standard textbook in the field since the first edition published over forty years ago. Building on the strengths of Chapman's original text, this long-awaited 5th edition has been revised and expanded by a team of eminent insect physiologists, bringing it fully up-to-date for the molecular era. The chapters retain the successful structure of the earlier editions, focusing ... Read more

$65.59 USD

The Insects has been the standard textbook in the field since the first edition published over forty years ago. Building on the strengths of Chapman's original text, this long-awaited 5th edition has been revised and expanded by a team of eminent insect physiologists, bringing it fully up-to-date for the molecular era. The chapters retain the successful structure of the earlier editions, focusing
... Read more
Aphids as Crop Pests

by Caroline S Awmack, Sebastiano Barbagallo, Chris Bass, James R Bell, A Nicholas Birch, Roger Blackman, Thierry Brévault, Jacques Brodeur, Toby J A Bruce, Mauricio G Chang, Giuseppe Massimino Cocuzza, Rosemary Rosemary, Piero Cravedi, T G Emyr Davies, Charles-Antoine Dedryver, Jean-Philippe Deguine, Ian Denholm, Gregor Devine, Alan Devonshire, Alan M Dewar, Angela E Douglas, Victor Eastop, Owain Edwards, Frédéric Fabre, Alberto Fereres, Linda M Field, Stan Finch, Stephen P Foster, Michael P D Garratt, Robert T Glinwood, Fiona L Goggin, Geoff Gurr, Dr Ann E. Hajek, Thierry Hance, Jim Hardie, Udo Heimbach, Dr George E. Heimpel, Gemma L Hough, Maurice Hullé, Rufus Isaacs, Dr Michael E. Irwin, Dr Gail E. Kampmeier, Fatemeh Kohandani-Tafresh, Shinkichi Komazaki, Christophe Lacomme, Simon R Leather, Samuel G Leigh, Hugh D Loxdale, Dr Manfred Mackauer, Dr Robert R Martin, J P Michaud, Françoise Munaut, Dr Xinzhi Ni, Dr Judith K. Pell, Jan Pettersson, John A. Pickett, Jon Pickup, Jean-Sébastien Pierre, Hans-Michael Poehling, Jeremy Pritchard, Sharron S. Quisenberry, Pierre J. Silvie, John J. Sloggett, Mark Stevens, Denis Tagu, Mark Tatchell, Thomas Thieme, W Fred Tjallingii, Jason M Tylianakis, Laura H Vickers, Christoph Vorburger, Susan E Webb, Martin S Williamson, Steve Wratten, Jing-Jiang Zhou ...

Aphids are among the major global pest groups, causing serious economic damage to many food and commodity crops in most parts of the world. This revision and update of the well-received first edition published ten years ago reflects the expansion of research in genomics, endosymbionts and semiochemicals, as well as the shift from control of aphids with insecticides to a more integrated approach ... Read more

$248.99 USD

Aphids are among the major global pest groups, causing serious economic damage to many food and commodity crops in most parts of the world. This revision and update of the well-received first edition published ten years ago reflects the expansion of research in genomics, endosymbionts and semiochemicals, as well as the shift from control of aphids with insecticides to a more integrated approach
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Nature on the Doorstep

A Year of Letters

by Angela E. Douglas ...

Narrated by Marisa Calin ...

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6 hours 21 min

Nature on the Doorstep reveals the simple pleasures of paying attention to the natural world in one’s own backyard over the course of a year.Angela Douglas shares the joys and curiosities of a decidedly ordinary patch of green in upstate New York cultivated through the art of “strategic neglect"―sometimes taking a hand to manage wildlife, more often letting nature go its own way.From the first ... Read more

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Nature on the Doorstep reveals the simple pleasures of paying attention to the natural world in one’s own backyard over the course of a year.Angela Douglas shares the joys and curiosities of a decidedly ordinary patch of green in upstate New York cultivated through the art of “strategic neglect"―sometimes taking a hand to manage wildlife, more often letting nature go its own way.From the first
... Read more

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The Fungi

by Sarah C. Watkinson, Lynne Boddy, Nicholas Money ...

The Fungi, Third Edition, offers a comprehensive and thoroughly integrated treatment of the biology of the fungi. This modern synthesis highlights the scientific foundations that continue to inform mycologists today, as well as recent breakthroughs and the formidable challenges in current research. The Fungi combines a wide scope with the depth of inquiry and clarity offered by three leading ... Read more

$81.89 USD

The Fungi, Third Edition, offers a comprehensive and thoroughly integrated treatment of the biology of the fungi. This modern synthesis highlights the scientific foundations that continue to inform mycologists today, as well as recent breakthroughs and the formidable challenges in current research. The Fungi combines a wide scope with the depth of inquiry and clarity offered by three leading
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Forest Walking

Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America

by Peter Wohlleben, Jane Billinghurst ...

Awaken your senses and make the most out of your next walk in the woods—with Peter Wohlleben, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees.“This book will fast-track you into the joys of spending time amongst the trees.”—Tristan Gooley, author of The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs and How to Read Water"You'll be changed after reading this fine and enchanting book.”—Richard Lou ... Read more

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Awaken your senses and make the most out of your next walk in the woods—with Peter Wohlleben, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees.“This book will fast-track you into the joys of spending time amongst the trees.”—Tristan Gooley, author of The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs and How to Read Water"You'll be changed after reading this fine and enchanting book.”—Richard Lou
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Beyond Your Doorstep

A Handbook to the Country

by Hal Borland ...

The inspiring classic on the virtues of embracing the great outdoors from the national bestselling author of The Dog Who Came to Stay.Over the course of his career, Hal Borland wrote eight nature books and hundreds of "outdoor editorials" for the Sunday New York Times, extolling the virtues of the countryside. From his home on one hundred acres in rural Connecticut, Borland wrote of the natural ... Read more

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The inspiring classic on the virtues of embracing the great outdoors from the national bestselling author of The Dog Who Came to Stay.Over the course of his career, Hal Borland wrote eight nature books and hundreds of "outdoor editorials" for the Sunday New York Times, extolling the virtues of the countryside. From his home on one hundred acres in rural Connecticut, Borland wrote of the natural
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