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How to Build a Digital Microscope - Construct a Reliable, Inexpensive Microscope for both Regular and Polarized Light Microscopy

by Lasse Lu Pedersen ...

The microscope is the most important tool in the microbiologists toolbox. Nowadays, several companies sell very well made microscopes, but such a luxury was unknown to the earliest microbiologists. They had to build their own microscopes, and many advancements to the science of microbiology were made by people who managed to improve on their own private microscopes.While basic models have become ... Read more

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The microscope is the most important tool in the microbiologists toolbox. Nowadays, several companies sell very well made microscopes, but such a luxury was unknown to the earliest microbiologists. They had to build their own microscopes, and many advancements to the science of microbiology were made by people who managed to improve on their own private microscopes.While basic models have become
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The Secret Body

How the New Science of the Human Body Is Changing the Way We Live

by Daniel M Davis ...

'A big-picture forecast of how medicine stands on the threshold of a revolution that will radically change all of our lives' The TimesWelcome to a revolution in the science of you. This landmark new book from award-winning scientist Daniel M. Davis explores the future of the human body.Imagine taking drugs to help you acquire new skills, or knowing years in advance the precise likelihood of ... Read more

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'A big-picture forecast of how medicine stands on the threshold of a revolution that will radically change all of our lives' The TimesWelcome to a revolution in the science of you. This landmark new book from award-winning scientist Daniel M. Davis explores the future of the human body.Imagine taking drugs to help you acquire new skills, or knowing years in advance the precise likelihood of
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Aberration-corrected Imaging In Transmission Electron Microscopy: An Introduction (2nd Edition)

by Rolf Erni ...

Aberration-Corrected Imaging in Transmission Electron Microscopy provides an introduction to aberration-corrected atomic-resolution electron microscopy imaging in materials and physical sciences. It covers both the broad beam transmission mode (TEM; transmission electron microscopy) and the scanning transmission mode (STEM; scanning transmission electron microscopy). The book is structured in ... Read more

$47.99 CAD

Aberration-Corrected Imaging in Transmission Electron Microscopy provides an introduction to aberration-corrected atomic-resolution electron microscopy imaging in materials and physical sciences. It covers both the broad beam transmission mode (TEM; transmission electron microscopy) and the scanning transmission mode (STEM; scanning transmission electron microscopy). The book is structured in
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Insect Microscopy

by Andrew Chick ...

Insects, and their close relatives, the arachnids, centipedes, millipedes and woodlice, make ideal material for study by the recreational microscopist. Moreover for the entomologist, the addition of the use of the microscope to their tool kit adds a whole new dimension to their study, revealing in finest detail the appearance and structure of these tiny creatures. This book reveals the basics of ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Insects, and their close relatives, the arachnids, centipedes, millipedes and woodlice, make ideal material for study by the recreational microscopist. Moreover for the entomologist, the addition of the use of the microscope to their tool kit adds a whole new dimension to their study, revealing in finest detail the appearance and structure of these tiny creatures. This book reveals the basics of
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From A to Z - Introduction To Your Microscope

MicroscopeMaster

by H M Anderson ...

Series series MicroscopeMaster
“From A to Z - Introduction To Your MICROSCOPE" is intended to serve as a primary resource for students and those who are beginning to use microscopes. In the book, the author extensively covers various topics on microscopy in a bid to help the reader master the foundational principles of microscopy. The following is a brief look at the main chapters in the book.Chapter 1 - 3From chapter 1 through ... Read more

$6.65 CAD

“From A to Z - Introduction To Your MICROSCOPE" is intended to serve as a primary resource for students and those who are beginning to use microscopes. In the book, the author extensively covers various topics on microscopy in a bid to help the reader master the foundational principles of microscopy. The following is a brief look at the main chapters in the book.Chapter 1 - 3From chapter 1 through
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The Topography of Tears

by Rose-Lynn Fisher ...

“When you first view Rose-Lynn Fisher’s photographs, you might think you’re looking down at the world from an airplane, at dunes, skyscrapers or shorelines. In fact, you’re looking at her tears. . . . [There’s] poetry in the idea that our emotional terrain bears visual resemblance to the physical world; that our tears can look like the vistas we see out an airplane window. Fisher’s images are the ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

“When you first view Rose-Lynn Fisher’s photographs, you might think you’re looking down at the world from an airplane, at dunes, skyscrapers or shorelines. In fact, you’re looking at her tears. . . . [There’s] poetry in the idea that our emotional terrain bears visual resemblance to the physical world; that our tears can look like the vistas we see out an airplane window. Fisher’s images are the
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Atlas of the Rock-Forming Minerals in Thin Section

by W.S. Mackenzie, C. Guilford ...

'Hurray for Mackenzie and Guilford for at last we have a pictorial guide to the rock-forming minerals! . . . such feasts of colour in mineralogy books are rare . . . an admirable guide' New Scientist ... Read more

$271.44 CAD

'Hurray for Mackenzie and Guilford for at last we have a pictorial guide to the rock-forming minerals! . . . such feasts of colour in mineralogy books are rare . . . an admirable guide' New Scientist
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Microscopy

A Very Short Introduction

by Terence Allen ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Microscopy is a dynamic area of science, incorporating both basic classroom microscopes and sophisticated research style instruments that can be driven by light, electrons, or X-rays. The rate of advance in the area over the last 50 years has led to a number of technological advances. In this Very Short Introduction Terence Allen, an established expert on microscope techniques, describes the ... Read more

$10.19 CAD

Microscopy is a dynamic area of science, incorporating both basic classroom microscopes and sophisticated research style instruments that can be driven by light, electrons, or X-rays. The rate of advance in the area over the last 50 years has led to a number of technological advances. In this Very Short Introduction Terence Allen, an established expert on microscope techniques, describes the
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Manuel de l'observateur au microscope

Édition enrichie.

by Félix Dujardin, Adam Chauvet ...

Le "Manuel de l'observateur au microscope" de Félix Dujardin se positionne comme un ouvrage fondamental dans la vulgarisation de la microscopie, abordant méthodiquement les techniques d'observation et les pratiques expérimentales essentielles à cette science en plein essor au XIXe siècle. À travers un style clair et pédagogique, Dujardin mêle descriptions précises, illustrations et conseils ... Read more

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Le "Manuel de l'observateur au microscope" de Félix Dujardin se positionne comme un ouvrage fondamental dans la vulgarisation de la microscopie, abordant méthodiquement les techniques d'observation et les pratiques expérimentales essentielles à cette science en plein essor au XIXe siècle. À travers un style clair et pédagogique, Dujardin mêle descriptions précises, illustrations et conseils
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Wilson and Walker's Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Edited by Andreas Hofmann, Samuel Clokie ...

Bringing this best-selling textbook right up to date, the new edition uniquely integrates the theories and methods that drive the fields of biology, biotechnology and medicine, comprehensively covering both the techniques students will encounter in lab classes and those that underpin current key advances and discoveries. The contents have been updated to include both traditional and cutting-edge ... Read more

$59.19 CAD

Bringing this best-selling textbook right up to date, the new edition uniquely integrates the theories and methods that drive the fields of biology, biotechnology and medicine, comprehensively covering both the techniques students will encounter in lab classes and those that underpin current key advances and discoveries. The contents have been updated to include both traditional and cutting-edge
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On the Trail of Stardust

The Guide to Finding Micrometeorites: Tools, Techniques, and Identification

by Jon Larsen ...

On the Trail of Stardust puts the heavens in your hands—in the form of cosmic dust, or micrometeorites. With this handy guide from the author of the international bestseller In Search of Stardust, Jon Larsen, you will learn how to find micrometeorites in your own neighborhood!Stardust—also known as micrometeorites—is the oldest matter anywhere. Nothing has traveled farther to reach Earth. For a ... Read more

$20.79 CAD

On the Trail of Stardust puts the heavens in your hands—in the form of cosmic dust, or micrometeorites. With this handy guide from the author of the international bestseller In Search of Stardust, Jon Larsen, you will learn how to find micrometeorites in your own neighborhood!Stardust—also known as micrometeorites—is the oldest matter anywhere. Nothing has traveled farther to reach Earth. For a
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Micrographia

Tabled & Illustrated

by Robert Hook ...

Micrographia is a historic book by Robert Hooke, detailing the then thirty-year-old Hooke's observations through various lenses. Published in September 1665, the first major publication of the Royal Society, it was the first scientific best-seller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new science of microscopy. It is also notable for coining the biological term cell.Observations:Hooke most ... Read more

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Micrographia is a historic book by Robert Hooke, detailing the then thirty-year-old Hooke's observations through various lenses. Published in September 1665, the first major publication of the Royal Society, it was the first scientific best-seller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new science of microscopy. It is also notable for coining the biological term cell.Observations:Hooke most
... Read more
Microscopy and Microanalysis for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Edited by Cai Shen ...

The past three decades have witnessed the great success of lithium-ion batteries, especially in the areas of 3C products, electrical vehicles, and smart grid applications. However, further optimization of the energy/power density, coulombic efficiency, cycle life, charge speed, and environmental adaptability are still needed. To address these issues, a thorough understanding of the reaction inside ... Read more

$107.21 CAD

The past three decades have witnessed the great success of lithium-ion batteries, especially in the areas of 3C products, electrical vehicles, and smart grid applications. However, further optimization of the energy/power density, coulombic efficiency, cycle life, charge speed, and environmental adaptability are still needed. To address these issues, a thorough understanding of the reaction inside
... Read more
What Is Life and How Might It Be Sustained?

Reflections in a Pandemic

by Jim Lynch ...

How did the universe and life begin and what are the threats to people and the environment in a pandemic? This book is for anybody with interest in protecting life on the planet. Studies on the origin of life and scientific contributions to safeguarding the planet are examined in light of current thinking on climate change. A major focus is the spread of microbes, put in the context of ... Read more

$43.42 CAD

How did the universe and life begin and what are the threats to people and the environment in a pandemic? This book is for anybody with interest in protecting life on the planet. Studies on the origin of life and scientific contributions to safeguarding the planet are examined in light of current thinking on climate change. A major focus is the spread of microbes, put in the context of
... Read more
Microprobe Characterization of Optoelectronic Materials

by Juan Jimenez ...

Each chapter in this book is written by a group of leading experts in one particular type of microprobe technique. They emphasize the ability of that technique to provide information about small structures (i.e. quantum dots, quantum lines), microscopic defects, strain, layer composition, and its usefulness as diagnostic technique for device degradation. Different types of probes are considered ... Read more

$950.05 CAD

Each chapter in this book is written by a group of leading experts in one particular type of microprobe technique. They emphasize the ability of that technique to provide information about small structures (i.e. quantum dots, quantum lines), microscopic defects, strain, layer composition, and its usefulness as diagnostic technique for device degradation. Different types of probes are considered
... Read more
Atomic Force Microscopy for Energy Research

Edited by Cai Shen ...

Series series Emerging Materials and Technologies
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) can be used to analyze and measure the physical properties of all kinds of materials at nanoscale in the atmosphere, liquid phase, and ultra-high vacuum environment. It has become an important tool for nanoscience research. In this book, the basic principles of functional AFM techniques and their applications in energy materials—such as lithium-ion batteries, solar ... Read more

$108.56 CAD

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) can be used to analyze and measure the physical properties of all kinds of materials at nanoscale in the atmosphere, liquid phase, and ultra-high vacuum environment. It has become an important tool for nanoscience research. In this book, the basic principles of functional AFM techniques and their applications in energy materials—such as lithium-ion batteries, solar
... Read more
Data Driven Guide to the Analysis of X-ray Photoelectron Spectra using RxpsG

by Giorgio Speranza ...

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis. Although there are several publications and books illustrating the theory behind XPS and the origin of the spectral feature, this book provides an additional practical introduction to the use of ... Read more

$93.99 CAD

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis. Although there are several publications and books illustrating the theory behind XPS and the origin of the spectral feature, this book provides an additional practical introduction to the use of
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An Ellipse of Skin

by Paul Boor ...

It's the winter of 1969-70, the nation is bitterly divided over the war raging in Vietnam, and Dr. Joe Cansoni, a bright young pathologist-in-training at Boston's premier Harvard teaching hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), is examining a routine skin biopsy under his microscope. Joe learns that this patient, a renowned anti-war activist, has died suddenly and unexpectedly-autopsy< ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

It's the winter of 1969-70, the nation is bitterly divided over the war raging in Vietnam, and Dr. Joe Cansoni, a bright young pathologist-in-training at Boston's premier Harvard teaching hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), is examining a routine skin biopsy under his microscope. Joe learns that this patient, a renowned anti-war activist, has died suddenly and unexpectedly-autopsy<
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Biomedical Visualisation

Volume 17 ‒ Advancements in Technologies and Methodologies for Anatomical and Medical Education

Edited by Dongmei Cui, Edgar R. Meyer, Paul M. Rea ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Curricula in the health sciences have undergone significant change and reform in recent years. The time allocated to anatomical education in medical, osteopathic medical, and other health professional programs has largely decreased. As a result, educators are seeking effective teaching tools and useful technology in their classroom learning.This edited book explores advances in anatomical sciences ... Read more

$219.39 CAD

Curricula in the health sciences have undergone significant change and reform in recent years. The time allocated to anatomical education in medical, osteopathic medical, and other health professional programs has largely decreased. As a result, educators are seeking effective teaching tools and useful technology in their classroom learning.This edited book explores advances in anatomical sciences
... Read more
Philosophical Experiments and Observations

by Robert Hooke, W. Derham ...

Shortly after Hooke died in 1703, his miscellaneous papers and unpublished manuscripts were entrusted to Richard Waller, who edited and published some of them in a volume titled The Posthumous Works of Robert Hooke (1705; reprinted, Frank Cass, 1968). Waller himself died, however, before he was able to complete the task of republishing Hooke’s papers and they were eventually handed on to William ... Read more

$89.56 CAD

Shortly after Hooke died in 1703, his miscellaneous papers and unpublished manuscripts were entrusted to Richard Waller, who edited and published some of them in a volume titled The Posthumous Works of Robert Hooke (1705; reprinted, Frank Cass, 1968). Waller himself died, however, before he was able to complete the task of republishing Hooke’s papers and they were eventually handed on to William
... Read more
Stargazing 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Astronomy for Beginners, Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, and Discovering the Wonders of the Night Sky

by Brandon Hitt ...

Unlock the Secrets of the Universe – One Star at a Time!Have you ever looked up at the night sky and felt overwhelmed, unsure where to begin your stargazing journey? You're not alone. Many beginners struggle with understanding constellations, choosing the right equipment, or knowing when and where to look. Stargazing 101 takes the confusion out of astronomy and turns your curiosity into confidence ... Read more

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Unlock the Secrets of the Universe – One Star at a Time!Have you ever looked up at the night sky and felt overwhelmed, unsure where to begin your stargazing journey? You're not alone. Many beginners struggle with understanding constellations, choosing the right equipment, or knowing when and where to look. Stargazing 101 takes the confusion out of astronomy and turns your curiosity into confidence
... Read more
Introduction to Fluorescence

by David M. Jameson ...

The phenomenon known as ‘fluorescence’ is now widely used in the chemical, physical and life sciences largely due to the development of highly sophisticated fluorescent probe chemistries and the commercial availability of these probes as well as the development of novel microscopy approaches. This Second Edition of Introduction to Fluorescence helps readers acquire a thorough understanding of ... Read more

$142.49 CAD

The phenomenon known as ‘fluorescence’ is now widely used in the chemical, physical and life sciences largely due to the development of highly sophisticated fluorescent probe chemistries and the commercial availability of these probes as well as the development of novel microscopy approaches. This Second Edition of Introduction to Fluorescence helps readers acquire a thorough understanding of
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Electron Microscopy and Analysis 2003

Proceedings of the Institute of Physics Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group Conference, 3-5 September 2003

Edited by S McVitie, D McComb ...

Electron microscopy is now a mainstay characterization tool for solid state physicists and chemists as well as materials scientists. Containing the proceedings from the Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group (EMAG) conference in September 2003, this volume covers current developments in the field, primarily in the UK. These conferences are biennial ... Read more

$122.14 CAD

Electron microscopy is now a mainstay characterization tool for solid state physicists and chemists as well as materials scientists. Containing the proceedings from the Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group (EMAG) conference in September 2003, this volume covers current developments in the field, primarily in the UK. These conferences are biennial
... Read more
Handbook of Imaging in Biological Mechanics

Edited by Corey P. Neu, Guy M. Genin ...

Emerging imaging techniques have opened new fronts to investigate tissues, cells, and proteins. Transformative technologies such as microCT scans, super-resolution microscopy, fluorescence-based tools, and other methods now allow us to study the mechanics of cancer, dissect the origins of cellular force regulation, and examine biological specimens ... Read more

$359.66 CAD

Emerging imaging techniques have opened new fronts to investigate tissues, cells, and proteins. Transformative technologies such as microCT scans, super-resolution microscopy, fluorescence-based tools, and other methods now allow us to study the mechanics of cancer, dissect the origins of cellular force regulation, and examine biological specimens
... Read more

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