Logs, stones and the like provide an interesting interface between the damp depths of the soil and the drier open ground surface, offering refuges for a fascinating array of animals. The communities of organisms that live beneath them are little noticed and even less studied, yet the potential for ecological work here is great. Some of the animals are relatively large and frequently not difficult to find. They exhibit a wide range of lifestyles – from slow slugs or snails to very fast cent...

The author presents an illustrated and practical guide to the wide range of urban habitats and the flora and fauna that live within them. The important conservation and management issues presently being faced within our towns and cities are examined.Topics of concern to the conservationalist or habitat manager are explored, including:* the impact and monitoring of pollution* the effects of invasive species* guidelines for the ecological management of sites to en...

Offers a comprehensive, accessible introduction to experimental design, field monitoring skills for plants and animals, data analysis, interpretation and reportingThis user-friendly book presents field monitoring skills for both plants and animals, within the context of a research project. This text provides a single resource to take the reader all the way through from the planning stage, into the field, guiding through sampling, organism identification, computer-b...

Using Statistics to Understand the Environment covers all the basic tests required for environmental practicals and projects and points the way to the more advanced techniques that may be needed in more complex research designs. Following an introduction to project design, the book covers methods to describe data, to examine differences between samples, and to identify relationships and associations between variables.Featuring: worked examples covering a wide range of envir...

In this captivating dialogue, Julia Cameron and Tim Wheater explore how music can enhance your creative powers. "If we are willing to enter into sound, allow sound into our lives, begin to make sounds, our creative powers become so much larger," according to Cameron.

The ideal study guide for success in Basic Math—updated with the latest strategies and hundreds of practice questionsPractice makes perfect—and this study guide gives you all the practice you need to gain mastery in Basic Math. Whether you’re a high school or college student, or a self-studying adult, the hundreds of exercises in Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Math Review and Workbook, Third Edition will help you become comfortable, and ultimately gain conf...

This all-in-one study guide delivers all the review and practice you need to master math basics!Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing your math skills, this accessible guide will help you develop a better understanding of math. Offering concise coverage of all math basics, the book is packed with clear, easy-to-grasp review material. Hundreds of practice exercises increase your grasp of math concepts and help you retain what you have learned.Th...

The ideal study guide for success in Algebra I—with updated review and hundreds of practice questionsPractice makes perfect—and this study guide gives you all the practice you need to gain mastery over Algebra I. Whether you’re a high school or college student, or a self-studying adult, the hundreds of exercises in Practice Makes Perfect: Algebra I Review and Workbook, Third Edition will help you become comfortable, and ultimately gain confidence with the ...

Now in its seventh edition, Wheater's Functional Histology is designed to give students a working knowledge of histology, including the basic histological structures, tissue types and organ systems.You will learn to recognise the microscopic structure of normal human tissues and understand how this relates to function. The book shows you how to apply histology in a clinical context through coverage of common clinical conditions in each chapter.This must-have book is written clearly and con...

Sales HandleA no-nonsense practical guide to trigonometry, providing concise summaries, clear model examples, and plenty of practice, making this workbook the ideal complement to class study or self-study, preparation for exams or a brush-up on rusty skills.About the BookEstablished as a successful practical workbook series with over 30 titles in the language learning category, Practice Makes Perfect now provides the same clear, conci...

Get the knowledge and skills you need to solve pre-calculus problems with confidence!The quickest route to learning a subject is through a solid grounding in the basics. Rather than endless drills, this accessible guide presents an original, step-by-step approach to help you develop a better understanding of pre-calculus topics. You’ll find important concepts linked together by clear explanations, invaluable exercises, and helpful worked-out problems. Once you’ve m...

A no-nonsense practical guide to geometry, providing concise summaries, clear model examples, and plenty of practice, making this workbook the ideal complement to class study or self-study, preparation for exams or a brush-up on rusty skills.About the BookEstablished as a successful practical workbook series with more than 20 titles in the language learning category, Practice Makes Perfect now provides the same clear, concise approach and extensive exercises...