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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

£8.99

'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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Micro Life

Miracles of the Miniature World Revealed

by DK ...

Series series DK Secret World Encyclopedias
Explore the everyday miracle of the microscopic worldWith spectacular macro photography and microscope images, this ebook reveals a hidden, living world full of intricate structures beyond the naked eye. Included are the tiniest insects and spiders, but looking deeper, you will discover truly microscopic creatures - even bacteria and viruses.Earth is home to more microbes, and more different types ... Read more

£9.99

Explore the everyday miracle of the microscopic worldWith spectacular macro photography and microscope images, this ebook reveals a hidden, living world full of intricate structures beyond the naked eye. Included are the tiniest insects and spiders, but looking deeper, you will discover truly microscopic creatures - even bacteria and viruses.Earth is home to more microbes, and more different types
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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
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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

£12.49

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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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

£14.99

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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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

£6.99

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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Myriad, Microscopic and Marvellous

The World of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek

by Geertje Dekkers ...

The pioneering Dutch microbiologist Antoni van Leeuwenhoek uncovered hidden worlds of minuscule life. With his ingenious, self-made microscopes, he observed inconceivably tiny creatures and structures everywhere, in well water, sperm, pimples and many other unlikely things besides. In the seventeenth century his discoveries opened the door to realms previously unseen, making him a renowned ... Read more

£16.59

The pioneering Dutch microbiologist Antoni van Leeuwenhoek uncovered hidden worlds of minuscule life. With his ingenious, self-made microscopes, he observed inconceivably tiny creatures and structures everywhere, in well water, sperm, pimples and many other unlikely things besides. In the seventeenth century his discoveries opened the door to realms previously unseen, making him a renowned
... Read more
Forensic Examination of Fibres

by James Robertson, Claude Roux, Kenneth G. Wiggins ...

Series series International Forensic Science and Investigation
In order for forensic fibre examiners to fully utilize fibre and textile evidence during their analysis, they require not only specialised forensic knowledge but also in-depth knowledge of fibres, yarns and fabrics themselves. Production, both the chemical and physical structure, and the properties of these materials is required in order to determine the value of fibre evidence. This includes ... Read more

£73.99

In order for forensic fibre examiners to fully utilize fibre and textile evidence during their analysis, they require not only specialised forensic knowledge but also in-depth knowledge of fibres, yarns and fabrics themselves. Production, both the chemical and physical structure, and the properties of these materials is required in order to determine the value of fibre evidence. This includes
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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

£39.09

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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AIQz500 For Pathology of the Pancreas

AIQz500 Book Series, #2

by Zhenhong Qu, Aqsa Nasir, Zongshan Lai ...

Series Book 2 - AIQz500 Book Series
AIQz500 For Pathology of the pancreas, part of the AIQz500 Series, presents 500 well formulated study questions designed to mirror the breadth and complexity of real-world diagnostic scenarios in pancreatic pathology, helping sharpen skills essential for exam success and clinical readiness. The current basic edition is intentionally image-free, allowing readers to focus on various question formats ... Read more

£9.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

AIQz500 For Pathology of the pancreas, part of the AIQz500 Series, presents 500 well formulated study questions designed to mirror the breadth and complexity of real-world diagnostic scenarios in pancreatic pathology, helping sharpen skills essential for exam success and clinical readiness. The current basic edition is intentionally image-free, allowing readers to focus on various question formats
... Read more
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

£3.98

“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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Transmission Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation

From Specimen to Micrograph

by Rajender Singh ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is a thorough guide tailored for researchers, academics, and practitioners immersed in the intricate world of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). It offers a seamless blend of theoretical understanding and practical insights, providing readers with the essential skills to navigate the complexities of TEM sample preparation for optimal imaging.The book begins by introducing the basics ... Read more

£153.19

This book is a thorough guide tailored for researchers, academics, and practitioners immersed in the intricate world of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). It offers a seamless blend of theoretical understanding and practical insights, providing readers with the essential skills to navigate the complexities of TEM sample preparation for optimal imaging.The book begins by introducing the basics
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Through a Microscope

Something of the Science, Together with many Curious Observations Indoor and Out and Directions for a Home-made Microscope

by Mary Treat, Frederick Leroy Sargent, Samuel Wells ...

Through a Microscope invites readers into the profoundly detailed worlds of natural observation and scientific enquiry, offering a magnificent amalgam of essays and reflections that span genres and styles from observational studies to philosophical musings. This collection captures the meticulous creativity and intellectual rigor that define the scientific spirit. Each piece within this anthology ... Read more

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Through a Microscope invites readers into the profoundly detailed worlds of natural observation and scientific enquiry, offering a magnificent amalgam of essays and reflections that span genres and styles from observational studies to philosophical musings. This collection captures the meticulous creativity and intellectual rigor that define the scientific spirit. Each piece within this anthology
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Hybridizing Surface Probe Microscopies

Toward a Full Description of the Meso- and Nanoworlds

by Susana Moreno-Flores, Jose L. Toca-Herrera ...

Many books and reviews about scanning probe microscopies (SPM) cover the basics of their performance, novel developments, and state-of-the-art applications. Taking a different approach, Hybridizing Surface Probe Microscopies: Towards a Full Description of the Meso- and Nanoworlds encompasses the technical efforts in combining SPM with spectroscopic and optical complementary techniques that, ... Read more

£68.99

Many books and reviews about scanning probe microscopies (SPM) cover the basics of their performance, novel developments, and state-of-the-art applications. Taking a different approach, Hybridizing Surface Probe Microscopies: Towards a Full Description of the Meso- and Nanoworlds encompasses the technical efforts in combining SPM with spectroscopic and optical complementary techniques that,
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Histochemical and Cytochemical Methods of Visualization

Edited by Jean-Marie Exbrayat ...

Series series Methods in Visualization
Histochemistry and cytochemistry are important fields for studying the inner workings of cells and tissues of the body. While visualization techniques have been in use for many years, new methods of detection developed recently help researchers and practitioners better understand cell activity. Histochemical and Cytochemical Methods of Visualization describes the essential techniques that can be ... Read more

£82.99

Histochemistry and cytochemistry are important fields for studying the inner workings of cells and tissues of the body. While visualization techniques have been in use for many years, new methods of detection developed recently help researchers and practitioners better understand cell activity. Histochemical and Cytochemical Methods of Visualization describes the essential techniques that can be
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Pigment Compendium

by Nicholas Eastaugh, Valentine Walsh, Tracey Chaplin, Ruth Siddall ...

Series series Routledge Series in Conservation and Museology
This is an essential purchase for all painting conservators and conservation scientists dealing with paintings and painted objects. It provides the first definitive manual dedicated to optical microscopy of historical pigments. Illustrated throughout with full colour images reproduced to the highest possible quality, this book is based on years of painstaking research into the visual and optical ... Read more

£210.00

This is an essential purchase for all painting conservators and conservation scientists dealing with paintings and painted objects. It provides the first definitive manual dedicated to optical microscopy of historical pigments. Illustrated throughout with full colour images reproduced to the highest possible quality, this book is based on years of painstaking research into the visual and optical
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Das Mikroskop und seine Anwendung

Bereicherte Ausgabe. Ein Leitfaden bei mikroskopischen Untersuchungen

by Hermann Hager, Hendrik Schmitz ...

In 'Das Mikroskop und seine Anwendung' präsentiert Hermann Hager eine umfassende Untersuchung des Mikroskops als technisches Instrument und wissenschaftliches Medium. Das Werk entfaltet sich in einem präzisen, anschaulichen Stil, der sowohl technische Details als auch historische Kontexte miteinander verwebt. Hager beschreibt nicht nur die Funktionsweise des Mikroskops, sondern beleuchtet auch ... Read more

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In 'Das Mikroskop und seine Anwendung' präsentiert Hermann Hager eine umfassende Untersuchung des Mikroskops als technisches Instrument und wissenschaftliches Medium. Das Werk entfaltet sich in einem präzisen, anschaulichen Stil, der sowohl technische Details als auch historische Kontexte miteinander verwebt. Hager beschreibt nicht nur die Funktionsweise des Mikroskops, sondern beleuchtet auch
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Microscopic and Spectroscopic Imaging of the Chemical State

by Michael D. Morris ...

Presents chemical state imaging methods useful on distance scales ranging from individual atoms to millimeters. This work is intended for chemists familiar with modern spectroscopies, but includes tutorial material on basic imaging processes for those with little background in the field. ... Read more

£70.99

Presents chemical state imaging methods useful on distance scales ranging from individual atoms to millimeters. This work is intended for chemists familiar with modern spectroscopies, but includes tutorial material on basic imaging processes for those with little background in the field.
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Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Microscopy in Biology

Edited by Radek Šachl, Mariana Amaro ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides the reader with an updated comprehensive view of the rapidly developing and fascinating field of fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy. In recent years, fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy have experienced rapid technological development, which has enabled the detection and monitoring of single molecules with high spatial and temporal resolution. Thanks to these ... Read more

£268.79

This book provides the reader with an updated comprehensive view of the rapidly developing and fascinating field of fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy. In recent years, fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy have experienced rapid technological development, which has enabled the detection and monitoring of single molecules with high spatial and temporal resolution. Thanks to these
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Methods in Cell Wall Cytochemistry

by K V Krishnamurthy ...

Various methodologies designed to study cell walls are compiled in this book. Methods in Cell Wall Cytochemistry covers the use of modern dyes, fluorescent chemicals, lectins, and antibody technology (immunocytochemisty.) Cell wall morphology and chemical composition is covered as well as light and fluorescent cytochemistry; transmission electron microscopic cytochemistry; lectin cytochemistry; ... Read more

£70.99

Various methodologies designed to study cell walls are compiled in this book. Methods in Cell Wall Cytochemistry covers the use of modern dyes, fluorescent chemicals, lectins, and antibody technology (immunocytochemisty.) Cell wall morphology and chemical composition is covered as well as light and fluorescent cytochemistry; transmission electron microscopic cytochemistry; lectin cytochemistry;
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Advanced Biophysical Techniques in Biosciences

Edited by Nirmal Mazumder, Rajib Biswas, Guan-Yu Zhuo ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an overview of advanced biophysical techniques that can be used to understand the physicochemical properties of biomolecules and biomaterials and expand their potential for biomedical applications. It is split into two parts, the first covering advanced biophysical techniques and the second covering bioscience applications. Adequate knowledge about the behavior of ... Read more

£114.79

This book presents an overview of advanced biophysical techniques that can be used to understand the physicochemical properties of biomolecules and biomaterials and expand their potential for biomedical applications. It is split into two parts, the first covering advanced biophysical techniques and the second covering bioscience applications. Adequate knowledge about the behavior of
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Super-Resolution Microscopy

Methods and Protocols

Edited by Frederic A. Meunier ...

Series series Springer Protocols
This volume provides comprehensive methods used to perform super-resolution microscopy and its analysis. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field, covering fundamentals of super-resolution microscopy, single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM), stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy, expansion microscopy, and others.Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular ... Read more

£153.19

This volume provides comprehensive methods used to perform super-resolution microscopy and its analysis. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field, covering fundamentals of super-resolution microscopy, single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM), stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy, expansion microscopy, and others.Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular
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Electron Microscopy of Interfaces in Metals and Alloys

by L.M Clarebrough ...

Series series Series in Microscopy in Materials Science
Electron Microscopy of Interfaces in Metals and Alloys examines the structure of interfaces in metals and alloys using transmission electron microscopy. The book presents quantitative methods of analysis and reviews the most significant work on interface structure over the last 20 years. It provides the first book description of the methods used for quantitative identification of Burgers vectors ... Read more

£360.00

Electron Microscopy of Interfaces in Metals and Alloys examines the structure of interfaces in metals and alloys using transmission electron microscopy. The book presents quantitative methods of analysis and reviews the most significant work on interface structure over the last 20 years. It provides the first book description of the methods used for quantitative identification of Burgers vectors
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Understanding Light Microscopy

by Jeremy Sanderson ...

Series series RMS - Royal Microscopical Society
Introduces readers to the enlightening world of the modern light microscopeThere have been rapid advances in science and technology over the last decade, and the light microscope, together with the information that it gives about the image, has changed too. Yet the fundamental principles of setting up and using a microscope rests upon unchanging physical principles that have been understood for ... Read more

£143.99

Introduces readers to the enlightening world of the modern light microscopeThere have been rapid advances in science and technology over the last decade, and the light microscope, together with the information that it gives about the image, has changed too. Yet the fundamental principles of setting up and using a microscope rests upon unchanging physical principles that have been understood for
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