The University Desk Encyclopedia
Author : Sequoia
Publisher : Dutton Adult
Page : 1062 pages
File Size : 35,54 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780525930013
Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology
Author : Moselio Schaechter
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1277 pages
File Size : 14,37 MB
Release : 2010-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080961282
Book Description
The Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Second Edition is a single-volume comprehensive guide to microbiology for the advanced reader. Derived from the six volume e-only Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Third Edition, it bridges the gap between introductory texts and specialized reviews. Covering topics ranging from the basic science of microbiology to the current "hot" topics in the field, it will be invaluable for obtaining background information on a broad range of microbiological topics, preparing lectures and preparing grant applications and reports. - The most comprehensive single-volume source providing an overview of microbiology to non-specialists - Bridges the gap between introductory texts and specialized reviews - Provides concise and general overviews of important topics within the field making it a helpful resource when preparing for lectures, writing reports, or drafting grant applications
Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology
Author : Moselio Schaechter
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1176 pages
File Size : 22,30 MB
Release : 2003-12-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 008047246X
Book Description
The Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology aims to provide an affordable and ready access to a large variety of microbiological topics within one set of covers. This handy desk-top reference brings together an outstanding collection of work by the top scientists in the field. Covering topics ranging from the basic science of microbiology to the current "hot" topics in the field.* Provides a broad, easily accessible perspective on a wide range of microbiological topics* A synthesis of the broadest topics from the comprehensive and multi-volumed Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Second Edition * Helpful resource in preparing for lectures, writing reports, or drafting grant applications
McCarthy's Desk Encyclopedia of Intellectual Property
Author : J. Thomas McCarthy
Publisher :
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 28,61 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Law
ISBN :
Book Description
The Essential Desk Reference
Author : Oxford Staff
Publisher :
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 47,61 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Reference
ISBN :
Book Description
This handy resource includes lists, chronologies, statistics, and diagrams related to world geography, the United States, science and medicine, arts and leisure, major prizes, and work and home. Some topics are: major religious holidays and festivals, international dialing codes and city codes, world travel requirements for US citizens, 125 significant American plays and musicals, pro football hall of fame, US national military sites, classic foreign-language films, major painters and sculptors, layers of the earth's atmosphere, 10 strongest world earthquakes, and endangered US animals and birds. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Desk Encyclopedia of General Virology
Author : Marc H.V. van Regenmortel
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 663 pages
File Size : 48,7 MB
Release : 2010-05-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0123751624
Book Description
This volume, derived from Encyclopedia of Virology, provides an overview of the development of virology during the last ten years. Entries detail the nature, origin, phylogeny and evolution of viruses. It then moves into a summary of our understanding of the structure and assembly of virus particles and describes how this knowledge was obtained. Genetic material of viruses and the different mechanisms used by viruses to infect and replicate in their host cells are highlighted. The volume is rounded out with an overview of some major groups of viruses with particular attention being given to our current knowledge of their molecular biology. The most comprehensive single-volume source providing an overview of virology to non-specialists Bridges the gap between basic undergraduate texts and specialized reviews Concise and general overviews of important topics within the field will help when preparing for lectures, writing reports, or drafting grant applications
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Encyclopedia
Author : Merriam-Webster, Inc
Publisher : Merriam-Webster
Page : 1844 pages
File Size : 24,11 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780877790174
Book Description
A comprehensive, one-volume desk reference created in cooperation with Encyclopædia Britannica®. Features more than 25,000 informative and enlightening articles, over 1,250 photographs, and 350 maps, diagrams, and tables. Includes pronunciations.
Desk Encyclopedia Animal and Bacterial Virology
Author : Brian W.J. Mahy
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 40,12 MB
Release : 2010-04-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0123751454
Book Description
This volume contains 81 chapters that relate to veterinary and bacterial virology. The first section describes general features of farm and other animals of agricultural importance. The following three sections detail other animal viruses, avian viruses, and viruses affecting aquatic species such as fish and crustaceans. The Section five deals with viruses which infect bacteria. The most comprehensive single-volume source providing an overview of virology issues related to animal and bateria Bridges the gap between basic undergraduate texts and specialized reviews Concise and general overviews of important topics within the field will help in preparation of lectures, writing reports, or drafting grant applications
Desk Encyclopedia of Plant and Fungal Virology
Author : Marc H.V. van Regenmortel
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 35,79 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 012378560X
Book Description
This volume consists of 85 chapters that highlight recent advances in our knowledge of the viruses that infect plants and fungi. It begins with general topics in plant virology including movement of viruses in plants, the transmission of plant viruses by vectors, and the development of virus-resistant transgenic plants. The second section presents an overview of the properties of a selection of 20 well-studied plant viruses, 23 plant virus genera and a few larger groups of plant viruses. The third section, which is abundantly illustrated, highlights the most economically important virus diseases of cereals, legumes, vegetable crops, fruit trees and ornamentals. The last section describes the major groups of viruses that infect fungi. - The most comprehensive single-volume source providing an overview of virology issues related to plant and fungi - Bridges the gap between basic undergraduate texts and specialized reviews - Concise and general overviews of important topics within the field will help in preparation of lectures, writing reports, or drafting grant applications
Encyclopedia of Biological Invasions
Author : Daniel Simberloff
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 47,82 MB
Release : 2011-01-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520264215
Book Description
"Addresses all aspects of this subject at a global level--including invasions by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria--in succinct, alphabetically arranged articles. Featuring many cross-references, suggestions for further reading, illustrations, an appendix of the world's worst 100 invasive species, a glossary, and more..." -- From the publisher.
