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1 ABCD springer.com Springer Life & Earth Sciences Preview Top Frontlist January - March 2011 Fast Track Titles Earth Sciences Geography Ecology Environment Forestry & Plant Sciences Life Sciences Zoology FIRST QUARTER 2011

2 springer.com January 2011 Book Highlights from Springer Dear reader, Welcome to the New Year 2011 and new Springer books in the first quarter. This catalog will help you to find the best books for study, education, research and profession. There is no overlap with the previous quarter s Preview catalogs. The titles presented here are the highlights of January to March The best references for libraries, the most important monographs for researchers and the most interesting reads for any specialist in the field. They represent the top sellers amongst the 400+ titles published every month by Springer, especially selected for this catalog. Given the quick pace of electronic production today, some of our books get announced just after a print catalog has been issued. These are the Fast Track titles and you will find them listed in the very first pages here since they missed the last catalog. Please take a close look at these brand new titles and include them in your own selections. With best wishes, Sandra Cortés Trade Marketing Manager P.S. Remember you will find hundreds more good books on springer.com. Use the advanced search to find exactly what you need! Legend Book with online files/update Book with CD-ROM CD-ROM Textbook Book with DVD DVD Set

3 Fast Track Titles 1 springer.com Fast Track Titles P. A. Allison, Imperial College, London, UK; D. J. Bottjer, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Eds.) Taphonomy Process and Bias Through Time This book includes work from both new and established researchers who are using laboratory, field and data-base techniques to characterize and quantify the temporal and spatial variation in taphonomic bias. 2nd ed XII, 599 p. 182 illus., 13 in color. (Topics in Geobiology, Volume 32) Hardcover ISBN $ V. Bucur, CSIRO, Clayton Laboratories, Clayton, VIC, Australia (Ed.) Delamination in Wood, Wood Products and Wood-Based Composites This book examines delamination in wood-based materials from microstructural mechanism to industrial applications. It demonstrates how NDE (non-destructive evaluation) can be employed to detect and locate defects XIV, 401 p. 94 illus. in color. Hardcover ISBN $ U. J. Frey, C. Störmer, K. P. Willführ, Zentrum für Philosophie und Grundlagen der Wissenschaft, Giessen, Germany (Eds.) Essential Building Blocks of Human Nature This book brings together leading authors from fields as diverse as primatology, anthropology, neurobiology and philosophy to present essays each describing their own expert perspective of human nature. The result is a reliable and coherent model of man XIV, 159 p. 67 illus., 11 in color. (The Frontiers Collection) Hardcover ISBN $59.95 A. Almusaed, Archcrea Institute, Skanderborg, Denmark Biophilic and Bioclimatic Architecture Analytical Therapy for the Next Generation of Passive Sustainable Architecture Here is a guide to innovative architectural design for those working with biophilic and bioclimatic architectural concepts. It develops an architectural strategy, which integrates the concepts of passive and low-energy buildings, biophilia and human comfort XXIX, 707 p. 198 illus. Hardcover ISBN $ D. R. Forsdyke, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada Evolutionary Bioinformatics Where most books on bioinformatics still serve gene-hunting biologists, this revised second edition takes a different approach that eschews tidy family trees in favor of non-genic areas of bioinformatics, such as exploring genomes as information channels. 2nd Edition XXII, 509 p. 101 illus., 17 in color. Hardcover ISBN approx. $ S. D. Golding, M. Glikson, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia (Eds.) Earliest Life on Earth: Habitats, Environments and Methods of Detection This volume integrates the latest findings on earliest life forms, identified and characterized in some of the oldest rocks on Earth. It places emphasis on the integration of analytical methods with observational techniques and experimental simulations XVI, 316 p. 230 illus., 22 in color. Hardcover ISBN $179.00

4 springer.com 2 Fast Track Titles D. Hopley, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Modern Coral Reefs Structure, Form and Process This encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on the structure, form and processes operating on Quaternary coral reefs. It covers a wide array of fields including geology, geography, oceanography and ecology. Encyclop(a)edia XXX, 1236 p. 812 illus., 412 in color. (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series) Hardcover ISBN $ Also available as ereference ISBN $ Also available as Print + ereference ISBN $ K. Grunewald, Leibniz Institute of Ecological and Regional Development, Dresden, Germany; J. Scheithauer, Landscape Research Centre, Dresden, Germany Landscape Development and Climate Change in Southwest Bulgaria (Pirin Mountains) High mountain ecosystems offer an outstanding opportunity to study the impact of climate change. This book addresses current limitations in our understanding of past Balkan climate and environment, offering a new approach to landscape research and analysis VIII, 161 p. Hardcover ISBN $ Y. Isagi, Kyoto University, Japan; Y. Suyama, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan (Eds.) Single-Pollen Genotyping This book provides a detailed description of the principle and method of single-pollen genotyping. It presents the experimental protocol and several applications of this method in studies on plant ecology and evolution XII, 127 p. 41 illus. (Ecological Research s) Hardcover ISBN $ W. J. Junk, Max-Planck-Institute for Limnology, Germany; M. T. Piedade, INPA/CPBA, Manaus, AM, Brazil; F. Wittmann, J. Schöngart, Max Planck Institute, Mainz, Germany; P. Parolin, University of Hamburg, Germany (Eds.) Amazonian Floodplain Forests Ecophysiology, Biodiversity and Sustainable Management This is the first integrative book on the functioning and ecologically oriented use of floodplain forests in the tropics and sub-tropics. It provides fundamental knowledge for professionals and students on their distribution, evolution and phytogeography XVII, 615 p. 193 illus., 42 in color. (Ecological Studies, Volume 210) Hardcover ISBN $ H. Koskinen, University of Helsinki, Finland Physics of Space Storms From the Solar Surface to the Earth This book details the state-of-the art in the field of space storms. The topics range from the storms in the solar atmosphere through the solar wind, magnetosphere and ionosphere to the production of the storm-related geoelectric field on the ground p. (Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences) Hardcover ISBN approx. $209.00

5 Fast Track Titles 3 springer.com E. Lichtfouse, French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Dijon, France (Ed.) Biodiversity, Biofuels, Agroforestry and Conservation Agriculture Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way. This book series analyzes current agricultural issues and proposes alternative solutions. It includes a list of biofuels to counter climate change X, 390 p. (Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, Volume 5) Hardcover ISBN $ G. W. Luck, D. Race, R. Black, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia (Eds.) Demographic Change in Australia s Rural Landscapes Implications for Society and the Environment Written from an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume examines the patterns of demographic change in Australia s rural landscapes. The text uses case studies to illustrate the driving factors behind these changes, and outlines the impact they have on society and the environment XVIII, 388 p. (Landscape Series, Volume 12) Hardcover ISBN $ Progress in Botany Genetics - Physiology - Systematics - Ecology Series editor: U. Lüttge, W. Beyschlag, B. Büdel, D. Francis Volume 72 U. Lüttge, TU Darmstadt, Germany; W. Beyschlag, University of Bielefeld, Germany; B. Büdel, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany; D. Francis, University of Cardiff, UK (Eds.) Progress in Botany 72 With one volume each year, this series keeps scientists and advanced students informed of the latest developments and results in all areas of the plant sciences XI, 393 p. Hardcover ISBN $ J. Seckbach, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel; Z. Dubinsky, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel (Eds.) All Flesh Is Grass Plant-Animal Interrelationships This book traces the interrelation of plants and animals from early terrestrial life to modern agriculture. Thirty-eight authors offer studies describing carnivorous plants, nectar-producing plants, and the harnessing of bees by humans, to pollinate crops XV, 531 p. 80 illus. in color. (Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology, Volume 16) Hardcover ISBN $ R. A. Meyers, RAMTECH LIMITED, Larkspur, CA, USA (Ed.) Extreme Environmental Events Complexity in Forecasting and Early Warning This book offers an authoritative single source for understanding and applying the concepts of complexity theory together with the tools and measures for analyzing complex systems, with applications spanning all fields of science and engineering. Encyclop(a)edia XXIV, 1218 p. 661 illus., 120 in color. (In 2 volumes, not available separately) Hardcover ISBN $ Also available as ereference ISBN $ Also available as Print + ereference ISBN $849.00

6 springer.com 4 Fast Track Titles / Earth Sciences H. Stroo, HydroGeoLogic Inc., Ashland, OR, USA; C. Ward, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA (Eds.) In Situ Remediation of Chlorinated Solvent Plumes This volume presents a critical analysis and timely synthesis of the past two decades of intensive research, development and demonstrations on the in situ remediation of chlorinated solvent plumes XVI, 786 p. 176 illus., 114 in color. (SERDP ESTCP Environmental Remediation Technology) Hardcover ISBN $89.95 Earth Sciences M. A. Abdu, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais, Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, Brazil; D. Pancheva, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria (Eds.) Aeronomy of the Earth s Atmosphere and Ionosphere This multi-author volume presents outstanding research problems in the field of the aeronomy of the Earth s atmosphere and ionosphere. Readers will find several review articles and detailed papers by leading scientists in the field X, 370 p. 150 illus., 70 in color. (IAGA Special Sopron Book Series, Volume 2) Hardcover ISBN $ N. Basavaiah, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Navi Mumbai, India Geomagnetism Solid Earth and Upper Atmosphere Perspectives This volume elaborates several important aspects of solid Earth geomagnetism. It covers all the basics of the subject, including biomagnetism and instrumentation, and offers a number of practical applications with carefully selected examples and illustrations X, 400 p. 246 illus. Hardcover ISBN $ K. Bhattacharyya, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA The Lower Damodar River, India Understanding the Human Role in Changing Fluvial Environment Focusing on the unusual use of riverine sandbars, this rare human-environmental study analyzes the remarkable way in which inward migrants unfamiliar with the riverine environment have adapted to the altered hydrologic regime of the river s lower reaches X, 375 p. 90 illus., 40 in color. (Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research, Volume 3) Hardcover ISBN approx. $ W. Borchardt-Ott, University of Münster, Germany Crystallography An Introduction This book offers numerous line drawings designed especially for the text and a large number of exercises, with solutions, at the end of each chapter. The expanded 3rd edition includes new chapters focused on crystal chemistry and x-ray diffraction methods. Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook 3rd ed XV, 320 p. 211 illus. Softcover ISBN $49.95 A. M. Elewa, Minia University, Egypt Computational Paleontology Computational Paleontology explains how computation can play an important role in the field of paleontology. The text discusses how computers can save both time and money, are able to interpret mysterious events precisely and accurately, and have the capacity to visualize ancient life X, 280 p. 20 illus. in color. Hardcover ISBN approx. $ D. Y. Fashchuk, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia Marine Ecological Geography Theory and Experience This book covers geographic-and-ecological aspects of mathematical modelling of marine ecosystems, for diagnosing ecosystems, estimating consequences of economic activity, and modelling of changes. Shows various tools in real-world use in the Black Sea basin X, 390 p. (Environmental Science and Engineering) Hardcover ISBN approx. $ A. Fichtner, Utrecht, The Netherlands Full Seismic Waveform Modelling and Inversion This book develops and describes state of the art methodologies covering all aspects of full waveform tomography. It provides a variety of case studies on all scales from local to global based on a large number of examples involving real data XX, 343 p. 70 illus. in color. (Advances in Geophysical and Environmental Mechanics and Mathematics) Hardcover ISBN $179.00

7 Earth Sciences 5 springer.com S. Iai, Kyoto, Japan (Ed.) Geotechnics and Earthquake Geotechnics Towards Global Sustainability With contributions from more than a dozen leading experts present at a seminar in Kyoto, this volume provides a range of international perspectives on geotechnics and earthquake geotechnics. It examines the interplay of soil mechanics and sustainability X, 294 p. 190 illus., 140 in color. (Geotechnical, Geological, and Earthquake Engineering, Volume 15) Hardcover ISBN $ R. Kallenborn, Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Norway (Ed.) Long-range Transport of Man-made Contamination into the Arctic and Antarctica The first volume of the series focuses on the history of the IPYs (International Polar Years). It also gives an overview of the 4th Polar Year, and provides new evaluations of the Polar Years from the view of the 21st century Approx. 250 p. (From Pole to Pole) Hardcover ISBN approx. $ I. A. Krupenikov, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova; B. P. Boincean, Balti, Republic of Moldova; D. Dent, Norfolk, UK The Black Earth Ecological Principles for Sustainable Agriculture on Chernozem Soils This book examines the best soil in the world - the black earth or chernozem - showing how it is rapidly being degraded by industrial farming. The authors describe principles for sustainable agriculture that can reverse this trend, and feed the world X, 190 p. 45 illus., 10 in color. (International Year of Planet Earth, Volume 10) Hardcover ISBN $ M. Laflamme, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA; J. D. Schiffbauer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA, USA; S. Q. Dornbos, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI, USA (Eds.) Quantifying the Evolution of Early Life Numerical Approaches to the Evaluation of Fossils and Ancient Ecosystems This volume examines a wide range of numerical, statistical or modeling techniques and novel instrumentation. Each chapter outlines the strengths and limitations of a specific approach and applies the method to a real fossil dataset or sample type X, 350 p. 100 illus., 41 in color. (Topics in Geobiology, Volume 36) Hardcover ISBN approx. $ K. Mallick, A. Vasanthi, National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India; K. Sharma, University of Madras, Chennai, India Bouguer Gravity Regional and Residual Separation Application to Geology and Environment Resolving regional and residual components arising out of deeper and shallower sources in observed Bouguer gravity anomalies is an old problem. The technique covered here is an attempt to sort out the difficulties that performs better than existing methods X, 250 p. 70 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover ISBN $ C. Matyska, L. Hanyk, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic; D. Yuen, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA Viscoelastic Initial-value Problems on GPU This book illustrates the basics of GPU programming in geosciences. It details general background, possibilities and basic coding procedures. It features ready-to-use examples of CUDA Fortran subroutines X, 150 p. 25 illus. With CD-ROM. (Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences, Volume 134) Hardcover ISBN $ A. M. Melesse, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA (Ed.) Nile River Basin Hydrology, Climate and Water Use Nile River Basin examines scientific studies ranging from hydrological modelling to water management and policy issues in the Nile River basin. The text analyzes the hydrological processes of the basin under the changing land-use caused by population pressure on natural resources X, 480 p. 200 illus., 100 in color. Hardcover ISBN approx. $179.00

8 springer.com 6 Earth Sciences Germany. It highlights new ideas and information on the formation and environmental setting of stromatolites X, 750 p. 216 illus., 200 in color. (Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences, Volume 131) Hardcover ISBN $ S. Menoni, C. Margottini (Eds.) Inside risk: A strategy for sustainable risk mitigation Presenting an assessment of the situation of Europe as far as natural na-tech risks are considered, this volume suggests future research themes to tackle new and emerging threats. The text aims to improve the way scientific and technical expertise informs decision making X, 190 p. 35 illus. in color. Softcover ISBN $59.95 H. Peng, Sun-Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; F. W. Eder, University of Munich, Germany Danxiashan Global Geopark This book presents of the most outstanding and beautiful red bed landscapes in the world, which in 2004 were included in UNESCO s Global Geoparks Network, Danxiashan. Located in the Chinese Province of Guangdong, it is composed of natural elements XV, 320 p. 100 illus. in color. Hardcover ISBN $ J. Reitner, V. Thiel, University of Göttingen, Germany (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Geobiology Students and researchers gain access to cross-disciplinary coverage of this rapidly evolving field at the interface of modern geoscience and bioscience. This unique major reference features a complete compilation of modern geobiological methods. Encyclop(a)edia Approx. 940 p. 482 illus., 32 in color. (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series) Hardcover ISBN $ Also available as ereference ISBN $ Also available as Print + ereference. ISBN $ A. Schiller, G. B. Brassington, Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Eds.) Operational Oceanography in the 21st Century Operational Oceanography in the 21st Century provides an introduction to ocean forecasting, a maturing field which remains an active area of research. The text provides a discussion of ocean predictability, observing system design, high resolution ocean modelling and ocean data assimilation X, 450 p. 130 illus., 100 in color. Hardcover ISBN $ R. K. Srivastava, Banaras Hindu University, India Dyke Swarms Keys for Geodynamic Interpretation Dykes are believed to be an integral part of continental rifting. This volume provides state-of-the-art information on all aspects of dykes. It emphasizes the origin, evolution and emplacement of dykes p. 50 illus., 30 in color. Hardcover ISBN approx. $ J. Reitner, N. Quéric, G. Arp, University of Göttingen, Germany Advances in Stromatolite Geobiology This book contains the proceedings of the Kalkowsky Symposium 2008, held in Göttingen,

9 Ecology Earth Sciences / Ecology 7 springer.com D. Tang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China (Ed.) Remote Sensing of the Changing Oceans Here is a comprehensive account of the basic concepts, theories, methods and applications used in ocean satellite remote sensing. It details research methods used in the analysis and modeling of global changes and offers examples from around the world X, 300 p. 182 illus., 130 in color. Hardcover ISBN approx. $ F. L. Toth, International Atomic Agency, Vienna, Austria (Ed.) Geological Disposal of Carbon Dioxide and Radioactive Waste: A Comparative Assessment Fossil fuels will remain the backbone of the global energy economy for the foreseeable future. The contribution of nuclear energy to the global energy supply is also expected to increase. With the pressing need to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the fossil energy industry is exploring the possibility of carbon dioxide disposal in geological media. Geological disposal has been studied for decades by the nuclear industry with a view to ensuring the safe containment of its wastes. Geological disposal of carbon dioxide and that of radioactive waste gives rise to many common concerns in domains ranging from geology to public acceptance. In this respect, comparative assessments reveal many similarities, ranging from the transformation of the geological environment and safety and monitoring concerns to regulatory, liability and public acceptance issues V, 345 p. 20 illus. in color. (Advances in Global Change Research, Volume 44) Hardcover ISBN approx. $ U. Blum, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA Plant-Plant Allelopathic Interactions Phenolic Acids, Cover Crops and Weed Emergence Exploring allelopathic plant-plant interactions, this volume discusses laboratory and field experiments and future research. Readers will find justifications for procedures used, if-then hypotheses, and pros and cons to make conclusions X, 140 p. 48 illus. Hardcover ISBN approx. $ R. P. Cincotta, The Stimson Center, Washington, DC, USA; L. J. Gorenflo, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA (Eds.) Human Population Its Influences on Biological Diversity This volume uses the dynamics of the demographic and geographic distributions of humans to explore biological diversity. It evaluates relationships between human settlement and the population dynamics of both native and non-native species p. (Ecological Studies, Volume 214) Hardcover ISBN approx. $ G. S. Cumming, University of Cape Town, South Africa Spatial Resilience in Social-Ecological Systems This book synthesizes the core concepts and applications of spatial resilience to the study of social-ecological systems. Coverage moves from concepts through models, methods and case study analysis, to central issues in the further development of the field VIII, 300 p. 25 illus. in color. Hardcover ISBN $ M. Jones, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; M. Stenseke, Gothenburg University, Sweden (Eds.) The European Landscape Convention Challenges of Participation This insightful book provides, for the first time, a broad presentation of ongoing research into public participation in landscape conservation, management and planning. The book follows the 2000 European Landscape Convention which came into force in XII, 302 p. (Landscape Series, Volume 13) Hardcover ISBN approx. $179.00

10 springer.com 8 Ecology / Environment F. Jopp, University of Miami, Florida & Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin; H. Reuter, Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology, Bremen, Germany; B. Breckling, University of Bremen, Germany (Eds.) Modelling Complex Ecological Dynamics An Introduction into Ecological Modelling for Students, Teachers & Scientists Illustrations by Melanie Trexler This book shows how to construct and work with models of complex ecological processes, covering differential equations, matrix approaches, individual-based models and other relevant techniques. The authors include links to software tools and course materials. Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook p. 131 illus. Softcover ISBN $39.95 B. A. LePage, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, USA (Ed.) Wetlands Integrating Multidisciplinary Concepts Wetlands science, a young field, is developing rapidly. This book, with contributions from specialists from academia, government and industry, provides a trans-disciplinary approach to the understanding wetlands science, drawing together a range of expertise XXII, 328 p. Softcover ISBN $89.95 D. McKenzie, US Forest Service, Seattle, WA, USA; C. Miller, US Forest Service, Misoula, MT, USA; D. A. Falk, University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ, USA (Eds.) The Landscape Ecology of Fire Wildfires are likely to become more extensive and more severe with global warming. This book explores the effects of altered fire regimes on landscape, dominant species, plants, animals and human communities. The discussion includes fire management policies X, 340 p. 82 illus., 46 in color. (Ecological Studies, Volume 213) Hardcover ISBN $ H. Stan-Lotter, University of Salzburg; S. Fendrihan, Romanian Biorescouces Center and Advanced Research Association, Bucharest (Eds.) Adaption of Microbial Life to Environmental Extremes Novel Research Results and Application Several novel aspects of extremophiles are covered in this book; the focus is firstly on unusual and less explored ecosystems such as marine hypersaline deeps, cave environments, desert sands and man-made clean rooms for spacecraft assembly. Secondly, the increasingly complex field of applications from extremophile research is treated and examples such as novel psychrophilic enzymes, compounds from halophiles, detection strategies for potential extraterrestrial life forms and attempts of large scale desertification control are presented. Due June 2011 Professional book Approx. 220 p. 45 illus., 12 in color. Hardcover ISBN approx. $ Environment I. Ahmad, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India; F. Ahmad, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Research, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India; J. Pichtel, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA (Eds.) Microbes and Microbial Technology Agricultural and Environmental Applications Microbes and Microbial Technology focuses on the successful application of microbial biotechnology in areas such as medicine, agriculture, environment and human health p. Hardcover ISBN $ M. H. Ali, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Mymensingh, Bangladesh Practices of Irrigation & On-farm Water Management Volume 2 This book presents applied aspects of irrigation and on-farm water management, their methodologies, principles needed to adopt the most appropriate approach, technical details, and modeling aspects towards sustainable irrigation development and management p. 83 illus., 23 in color. Hardcover ISBN approx. $179.00

11 Environment 9 springer.com Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia, Seongnam-Shi, Korea, Republic of Towards a Sustainable Asia Complete Study The product of a major research project initiated by the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia, this wide-ranging study analyzes key questions related to sustainability in Asia. This richly illustrated book is the comprehensive work in its totality CLII, 516 p. 157 illus., 150 in color. Softcover ISBN $ Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia, Seongnam-Shi, Korea, Republic of Towards a Sustainable Asia Energy The product of a major research project initiated by the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia, this is one of a series of books analyzing central questions surrounding sustainability in Asia. This volume covers energy issues including energy security. 7 Jointly published with Science Press; Also available as part of the complete work (ISBN ) at a discounted page price XXIV, 56 p. 22 illus., 21 in color. Softcover ISBN $ Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia, Seongnam-Shi, Korea, Republic of Towards a Sustainable Asia Environment and Climate Change The product of a major research project initiated by the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia, this is one of a series of books analyzing central questions regarding sustainability in Asia. This volume covers the wider environment and climate change. 7 Jointly published with Science Press; Also available as part of the complete work (ISBN ) at a discounted page price XXX, 106 p. 38 illus. in color. Softcover ISBN $ Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia, Seongnam-Shi, Korea, Republic of Towards a Sustainable Asia Green Transition and Innovation The product of a major research project initiated by the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia, this is one of a series of books analyzing central questions regarding sustainability in Asia. This volume is a concise synthesis of the four key reports. 7 Jointly published with Science Press; Also available as part of the complete work (ISBN ) at a discounted page price XLII, 178 p. 69 illus., 68 in color. Softcover ISBN $ Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia, Seongnam-Shi, Korea, Republic of Towards a Sustainable Asia Natural Resources The product of a major research project initiated by the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia, this is one of a series of books analyzing central questions regarding sustainability in Asia. This volume covers natural resources including water. 7 Jointly published with Science Press; Also available as part of the complete work (ISBN ) at a discounted page price XXXII, 80 p. 27 illus., 25 in color. Softcover ISBN $ Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia, Seongnam-Shi, Korea, Republic of Towards a Sustainable Asia The Cultural Perspectives The product of a major regional research project, this is one of a series of books analyzing the fundamental questions surrounding sustainability in Asia. This volume assesses the cultural perspectives, particularly those related to agriculture. 7 Jointly published with Science Press; Also available as part of the complete work (ISBN ) at a discounted page price XXIV, 96 p. 9 illus., 7 in color. Softcover ISBN $139.00

12 springer.com 10 Environment H. G. Brauch, Ú. Oswald Spring, C. Mesjasz, J. Grin, P. Kameri-Mbote, B. Chourou, P. Dunay, J. Birkmann (Eds.) Coping with Global Environmental Change, Disasters and Security Threats, Challenges, Vulnerabilities and Risks This volume explores security threats, disasters, vulnerabilities and risks in various regions through conceptual debates and case studies. Readers will find a discussion of global, regional and national security challenges, global warming, floods, and more LII, 1816 p. (Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental Security and Peace, Volume 5) Hardcover ISBN approx. $ C. Cassatella, A. Peano, Politecnico and Università di Torino, Italy (Eds.) Landscape Indicators Assessing and Monitoring Landscape Quality Despite being one of the factors in environmental reporting, landscape is difficult to measure quantitatively. This volume fills a gap in the literature by detailing the definitions and use of specific indicators for landscape assessment and monitoring X, 240 p. 45 illus., 20 in color. Hardcover ISBN $ B. S. Galil, National Institute of Oceanography, Haifa, Israel; P. F. Clark, The Natural History Museum, London, UK; J. T. Carlton, Williams College, Mystic, CT, USA (Eds.) In the Wrong Place - Alien Marine Crustaceans: Distribution, Biology and Impacts This book provides a unique view into the story of how shrimps, crabs, and lobsters have been distributed around the world by human activity, and the profound implications of this global reorganization of biodiversity for marine conservation biology p. (Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology, Volume 6) Hardcover ISBN $ G. M. Hidy, J. R. Brook, K. L. Demerjian, L. T. Molina, W. T. Pennell, R. D. Scheffe (Eds.) Technical Challenges of Multipollutant Air Quality Management This book assesses the factors involved in implementing a risk-based approach to air quality management that includes means for measuring the effectiveness of decisions, and outlines the technical developments needed to achieve emission reduction decisions X, 440 p. Hardcover ISBN approx. $ M. Höjer, Centre for Sustainable Communications (CESC), Stockholm, Sweden; A. Gullberg, Committee for Stockholm Research, Sweden; R. Pettersson, University of Stockholm, Sweden Images of the Future City Time and Space For Sustainable Development This book illustrates life in a city that emphasizes sustainable energy. In it, fourteen researchers offer results from a backcasting study carried out in Stockholm, detailing various aspects of a future sustainable city, such as travel, housing and time use. 7 Translated and updated version of: Gullberg, A., Höjer, M., & Pettersson, R. (2007). Bilder av framtidsstaden Tid och rum för hållbar utveckling (1 ed.). Eslöv, Sweden: Brutus Östlings Bokförlag Symposion X, 397 p. 35 illus., 7 in color. Hardcover ISBN $ K. Miyamoto, Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan; M. Kenji, Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency of Japan (ERCA), Kawasaki, Japan; M. Hiroyuki, Ritsumeikan University,Kyoto, Japan (Eds.) Asbestos Disaster Lessons from Japan s Experience The purpose of this book is to make a contribution to scientific research on asbestos disasters and policies in Japan by means of an interdisciplinary study project. This approach is inevitable since the asbestos issue has the characteristic aspects of economy, society, medicine, epidemiology, construction, public policy and so forth. This book has the following two unique points. One is the first contribution to asbestos study through interdisciplinary methods of the world. The other is the introduction of pollution policy problems in Japan. The latter is important when we consider that Japan s pollution cases have not introduced so far in English book although Japan has been famous in serious pollutions compared to other developed countries XXX, 270 p. 36 illus. Hardcover ISBN $189.00

13 Environment / Forestry & Plant Sciences 11 springer.com Y. Murayama, R. B. Thapa, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan (Eds.) Spatial Analysis and Modeling in Geographical Transformation Process GIS-based Applications With the surge in available spatial data from sources such as GPS and remote sensing, spatial analysis is becoming more important than ever. This volume provides a comprehensive discussion of spatial analysis methodologies related to human settlements X, 260 p. (GeoJournal Library, Volume 100) Hardcover ISBN approx. $ R. Siegrist, T. Simpkin, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, USA; M. Crimi, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USA (Eds.) In Situ Chemical Oxidation for Groundwater Remediation Based on a decade of intensive research, including observing commercial applications in the field, this highly useful resource for scientists and practicing engineers is a compendium of the latest principles and practices in ISCO for groundwater remediation p. 86 illus. in color. (SERDP ESTCP Environmental Remediation Technology, Volume 3) Hardcover ISBN $89.95 M. A. Uqaili, H. Khanji, Mehran Univ., Jamshoro, Pakistan Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development This volume presents new information and strategies for managing the energy crisis from the perspective of growing economies. It includes numerous case studies that illustrate the particular challenges encountered by developing countries Approx. 250 p. 120 illus. Hardcover ISBN approx. $ Forestry & Plant Sciences M. Behnassi, S. A. Shahid, J. D Silva (Eds.) Sustainable Agricultural Development Recent Approaches in Resources Management and Environmentally-Balanced Production Enhancement This book examines ethical and social issues of agriculture in a changing world, describes successful sustainable farming, water and land resource management and innovative livestock production from around the world, and discusses new paradigms and policies X, 247 p. 20 illus. in color. Hardcover ISBN $ J. A. Birchler, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA (Ed.) Plant Chromosome Engineering In this book expert researchers present techniques for the modification of crops and other plant species in order to achieve the goal of developing novel approaches to the production of food, feed, fuel, fiber and pharmaceuticals p. 44 illus., 16 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 701) Hardcover ISBN $ D. K. Chakrabarti, N. D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad, India Mango Malformation First seen in India, Malformation disease of mango has spread to menace mango crops around the world. This book covers the etiology of the disease, and the latest Integrated Pest Management strategy based on the physiology of pathogenesis and epidemiology XX, 150 p. 20 illus. in color. Hardcover ISBN $ G. Chirici, Università degli Studi del Molise, Pesche (IS), Italy; S. Winter, Technische Universität München, Germany; R. E. McRoberts, U.S. Forest Service, St. Paul, MN, USA (Eds.) National Forest Inventories: Contributions to Forest Biodiversity Assessments This book presents the results of Working Group 3 of COST Action E43 in the development of harmonization techniques for common reporting of estimates of forest biodiversity indicators using NFI data. It includes practical tools and examples p. (Managing Forest Ecosystems, Volume 20) Hardcover ISBN $189.00

14 springer.com 12 Forestry & Plant Sciences R. Ehlers, Christian-Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany (Ed.) Regulation of Biological Control Agents This book is a valuable source on state-of-the-art registration practice and possible policy steps to promote further introduction of biocontrol in agriculture practice. It gives a comprehensive review on existing data requirements and registration procedures XX, 330 p. Hardcover ISBN $ J. Jones, SCRI, Dundee, UK; G. Gheysen, Ghent University, Belgium; C. Fenoll, Universidad de Castilla-la Mancha, Toledo, Spain (Eds.) Genomics and Molecular Genetics of Plant-Nematode Interactions Written for postgraduate students and researchers alike, this volume reviews developments in the molecular biology of plant-nematode interactions that have been driven by the application of genomics tools XX, 330 p. 50 illus. Hardcover ISBN $ J. M. McDowell, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA (Ed.) Plant Immunity Plant Immunity surveys a wide range of topics, including molecular functionality of NB-LRR proteins and other immune signaling components. Expert researchers in the field examine emerging technologies that can be applied to the most significant outstanding questions faced by scientists studying immunity in plants p. 45 illus., 5 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 712) Hardcover ISBN $ J. Fang, Z. Wang, Z. Tang, Peking University, Beijing, China (Eds.) Atlas of Woody Plants in China Distribution and Climate This indispensable atlas documents the spatiallyexplicit county-level distribution of all 11,405 woody plants in China, together with life form information for most species. It includes climate information for each species. It is the first atlas of its type. Atlas p illus., 19 in color. (In 2 volumes, not available separately) Hardcover ISBN $ K. Kubitzki, University of Hamburg, Germany (Ed.) Flowering Plants. Eudicots Sapindales, Cucurbitales, Myrtaceae This volume, the tenth in a series on flowering plants, features recent studies of the families and genera of the Eudicot orders Sapindales and Cucurbitales. The circumscription of the orders, families and genera conforms to the most recent systematic studies. Handbook p. (The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants, Volume 10) Hardcover ISBN $ Z. A. Popper, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland (Ed.) The Plant Cell Wall This book details current methods for investigating aspects of the plant cell wall including its structure, biochemical composition, and metabolism, drawing on a range of techniques involving plant tissue culture which can be applied to many related studies p. 71 illus., 30 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 715) Hardcover ISBN $139.00

15 Forestry & Plant Sciences / Life Sciences Life Sciences 13 springer.com W. Ravensberg, Koppert Biological Systems, Zoetermeer, Netherlands A Roadmap to the Successful Development and Commercialization of Microbial Pest Control Products for Control of Arthropods This volume provides a structured roadmap designed for the development and commercialization of microbial pest control products for arthropod pests. The text identifies the building blocks of the entire process, and highlights essential aspects XX, 330 p. 2 illus. (Progress in Biological Control, Volume 10) Hardcover ISBN $ T. A. Thorpe, E. C. Yeung, University of Calgary, AB, Canada (Eds.) Plant Embryo Culture Covering methodology and protocols, this volume sees expert researchers from the field showing how to culture zygotic embryos for various studies, both theoretical and practical. The book examines a wide range of related topics including cryopreservation p. 30 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 710) Hardcover ISBN $ H. R. Arabnia, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA; Q. Tran, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, USA (Eds.) Software Tools and Algorithms for Biological Systems All aspects of software tools and algorithms as they relate to biological systems are covered in this book. The book is composed of a collection of papers, and important topics in the area of computer-based medical systems are also included p. 246 illus. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 696) Hardcover ISBN $ B. Booß-Bavnbek, B. Klösgen, J. Larsen, F. Pociot, E. Renström (Eds.) BetaSys Systems Biology of Regulated Exocytosis in Pancreatic ß-Cells Systems Biology is a fast moving field. This accessible book uses the example of regulated exocytosis in pancreatic ß-cells, and its relevance to diabetes, to illustrate the major concepts of systems biology, its methods and applications p. 104 illus., 53 in color. With online files/ update. (Systems Biology, Volume 2) Hardcover ISBN $ I. S. Cohen, SUNY Stony Brook, NY, USA; G. R. Gaudette, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA (Eds.) Regenerating the Heart Stem Cells and the Cardiovascular System Here, an array of talented researchers covers our current state of knowledge in this exciting field. Four sections cover applications of stem cell techniques to mechanical regeneration, electrical regeneration, cardiac tissues and in vivo stem cell therapies p. 91 illus., 48 in color. (Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine) Hardcover ISBN $ K. D Août, University of Antwerp, Belgium; E. E. Vereecke, The University of Liverpool, UK (Eds.) Primate Locomotion Linking Field and Laboratory Research Based on the symposium of the 2008 Meeting of the International Primatological Society in Edinburgh, this book uniquely considers primate locomotion from the combined perspectives of both laboratory-based and field-based researchers p. 90 illus., 30 in color. (Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects) Hardcover ISBN $179.00

16 springer.com 14 Life Sciences C. Davidovich, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel Targeting Functional Centers of the Ribosome Targeting Functional Centers of the Ribosome investigates the mode of function, inhibition, and evolution of the Peptidyl Transferase Center (PTC) by a combination of X-ray crystallography, biochemistry, molecular biology and theoretical studies p. 24 illus. in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover ISBN $99.00 W. Dubitzky, H. Fuß, University of Ulster, Coleraine, UK; J. Southgate, University of York, York, UK (Eds.) Understanding the Dynamics of Biological Systems Lessons Learned from Integrative Systems Biology Bridging the conceptual gulf between biology, mathematics and information technology, this volume aims for interdisciplinary appeal and introduces some of the key methods and technologies in systems biology, assessing their effectiveness through case studies p. Hardcover ISBN $ R. M. Flügel, DKFZ Heidelberg, Germany Chirality and Life A Short Introduction to the Early Phases of Chemical Evolution With a focus on ribozymes and the resulting RNA world, this fascinating book deals with the formation of the first simple bioorganic molecules and describes the hidden aspects of chiral compounds, which raise questions about the beginnings of molecular life p. 15 illus., 10 in color. Softcover ISBN approx. $ M. Doucleff, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA; M. Hatcher-Skeers, Claremont Colleges, Claremont, CA, USA; N. J. Crane, Naval Medical Research Center, Silver Spring, MD, USA Pocket Guide to Biomolecular NMR Steering clear of quantum mechanics and product operators, this handy yet comprehensive pocket guide uses intuitive, concrete analogies to explain the theory required to understand NMR studies on the structure and dynamics of biological macromolecules. Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook p. 82 illus. Softcover ISBN $49.95 T. C. Evans, Jr., M. Xu, New England Biolabs, Inc., Ipswich, MA, USA (Eds.) Heterologous Gene Expression in E.coli Practical and cutting-edge, Heterologous Gene Expression in E. coli: seeks to familiarize the researcher with the myriad of E. coli expression strains available and move E. coli closer to that ideal of the perfect host p. 63 illus., 3 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 705) Hardcover ISBN $ J. M. Gimble, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA; B. A. Bunnell, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA (Eds.) Adipose-Derived Stem Cells This comprehensive reference features experts from the field, including members of the International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS), who provide well defined protocols that further codify the applications of these powerful cells XVI, 474 p. 82 illus., 7 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 702) Hardcover ISBN $139.00

17 Life Sciences 15 springer.com A. E. Kalyuzhny, R&D Systems, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA (Ed.) Signal Transduction Immunohistochemistry This book presents protocols that address the numerous challenges of signal-transduction immunohistochemistry (ST-IHC). Coverage includes protocols in digital imaging and image analysis of stained cells and techniques used in cancer and stem cell research p. 63 illus., 22 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 717) Hardcover ISBN $ N. R. Krieg, W. Ludwig, W. B. Whitman, B. P. Hedlund, B. J. Paster, J. T. Staley, N. Ward, D. Brown (Eds.) Bergey s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology Volume 4: The Bacteroidetes, Spirochaetes, Tenericutes (Mollicutes), Acidobacteria, Fibrobacteres, Fusobacteria, Dictyoglomi, Gemmatimonadetes, Lentisphaerae, Verrucomicrobia, Chlamydiae, and Planctomycetes Includes a revised taxonomic outline for the phyla Bacteroidetes, Planctomycetes, Chlamydiae, Spirochetes, Fibrobacteres, Fusobacteria, Acidobacteria, Verrucomicrobia, Dictyoglomi, and Gemmatimonadetes based upon the SILVA project as well as a description of more than 153 genera in 29 families. Includes many medically important taxa. Reference work 7 Originally published by Williams & Wilkins, nd ed XXVI, 948 p. 208 illus. Hardcover ISBN $ B. Mayer, emergentec biodevelopment GmbH, Vienna, Austria (Ed.) Bioinformatics for Omics Data Presenting an area of research that intersects with and integrates diverse disciplines, Bioinformatics for Omics Data: collects contributions from expert researchers in order to provide practical guidelines to this complex study p. 90 illus., 2 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 719) Hardcover ISBN $ P. Kotrba, M. Mackova, T. Macek, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech Republic (Eds.) Microbial Biosorption of Metals Heavy metals always pose serious ecological risks when released into the environment due to their elemental non-degradable nature, regardless of their chemical form. This calls for the development of efficient and low-cost effluent treatment and metal recuperation technologies for contaminated waste water, not only because regulatory limits need to be met but also because the waste itself can be a resource for certain precious metals. Biosorption is a general property of living and dead biomass to rapidly bind and abiotically concentrate inorganic or organic compounds from even very diluted aqueous solutions X, 390 p. Hardcover ISBN approx. $ L. Mandelker, P. Vajdovich (Eds.) Studies on Veterinary Medicine With a wealth of research material from around the world on the links between oxidative stress and animal morbidity, this volume covers our broader understanding of the subject as well as focusing on specific diseases and animal species such as dogs and birds p. 16 illus., 12 in color. (Oxidative Stress in Applied Basic Research and Clinical Practice) Hardcover ISBN $ H. O. McCarthy, J. A. Coulter, Queen s University Belfast, UK (Eds.) Nitric Oxide Authoritative and easy to use, Nitric Oxide provides a detailed reference manual packed with step-by-step approaches to various complex protocols. The text examines advanced methodologies and provides an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in nitric oxide research p. 51 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 704) Hardcover ISBN $119.00

18 springer.com 16 Life Sciences R. P. Mecham, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Lois MO, USA (Ed.) The Extracellular Matrix: an Overview Covering a wide spectrum of topics including collagen types and the role of the ECM in human disease and pathogenesis, this volume is a timely overview of the structure, regulation, and function of the major macromolecules that form the extracellular matrix VIII, 280 p. (Biology of Extracellular Matrix) Hardcover ISBN approx. $ T. O. Metz, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA (Ed.) Metabolic Profiling This book presents protocols that are illustrative of the evolution of metabolic profiling from single molecule analysis to global metabolome profiling. It features cutting-edge protocols, presented from the perspective of leading experts in the field p. 87 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 708) Hardcover ISBN $ K. E. Orwig, B. P. Hermann, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA (Eds.) Male Germline Stem Cells: Developmental and Regenerative Potential Conveying the excitement being generated by this cutting-edge field of specialist genetic inquiry, this wide-ranging survey features contributions from leading researchers and covers many key issues, including the cells potential use in regenerative medicine p. 44 illus., 29 in color. (Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine) Hardcover ISBN $ E. Palmer, Imperial College London, UK (Ed.) Cell-Based Microarrays As a high-throughput method of analyzing gene function, cell-based microarrays have proven of vital importance. Here, experts provide an up-to-date assessment of these microarrays and meticulous coverage of all their aspects, including emerging technology X, 209 p. 46 illus., 10 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 706) Hardcover ISBN $ M. Pavao, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Ed.) Glycans in Diseases and Therapeutics This volume of the series titled Biology of Extracellular Matrix reviews the most recent findings on the role of glycans in the development of diseases as well as the possible therapeutic use of this class of molecules, which were once thought to be inactive XII, 280 p. (Biology of Extracellular Matrix, Volume 0) Hardcover ISBN $ A. E. Pegg, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, USA; R. A. Casero, Jr., The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA (Eds.) Polyamines Recent findings have revolutionized the study of these ubiquitous cellular components, essential for growth and development. Here, leading researchers contribute an extensive collection of up-to-date laboratory techniques that will enhance polyamine study p. 83 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 720) Hardcover ISBN $159.00

19 Life Sciences 17 springer.com G. A. Peschek, University of Vienna, Austria; C. Obinger, BOKU University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria; G. Renger, Max Volmer Laboratorium, Berlin, Germany (Eds.) Bioenergetic Processes of Cyanobacteria From Evolutionary Singularity to Ecological Diversity This book offers a stimulating journey through the fascinating world of the bioenergetics of cyanobacteria. It addresses questions of energy conversion by the fundamental bioenergetic processes which uniquely occur together in these prokaryotic cells p. Hardcover ISBN $ D. G. Phinney, The Scripps Research Institute, Jupiter, FL, USA (Ed.) Adult Stem Cells Biology and Methods of Analysis This survey of a vital area of scientific enquiry covers a broad spectrum of issues. With contributions from some of the key researchers in the field, Adult Stem Cells offers readers historical perspective as well as unique insights into cutting-edge thinking p. 36 illus., 19 in color. (Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine) Hardcover ISBN $ V. Tewari, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, India; J. Seckbach, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel (Eds.) STROMATOLITES: Interaction of Microbes with Sediments This overview of the latest information about the formation of stromatolites sees 83 experts from 27 countries presenting reviewed chapters that cover everything from ancient and modern examples of stromatolites to the latest instrumental study techniques X, 490 p. 40 illus., 20 in color. (Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology, Volume 18) Hardcover ISBN $ Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology Editor-in-chief: W. E. Müller, Series editor: P. Jeanteur, R. E. Rhoads, D. Ugarkovic, M. Reis Custodio Volume 51 D. Ugarkovic, Ruder Boscovic Institute, Zagreb, Croatia (Ed.) Long Non-Coding RNAs Long Non-Coding RNAs provides an overview of the rapidly advancing field, and describes the epigenetic and non-epigenetic mechanisms by which they regulate various biological functions in model systems. Readers will find a discussion of the role of ncrnas in sex chromosome dosage compensation, and more p. Hardcover ISBN $ W. Welsch, W. J. Singer, A. Wunder (Eds.) Interdisciplinary Anthropology Continuing Evolution of Man p. Hardcover ISBN approx. $ C. J. Wu, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA (Ed.) Protein Microarray for Disease Analysis This comprehensive survey of the field sees expert researchers provide concise descriptions of the most up-to-date methodologies used to fabricate microarrays for the analysis of proteins or responses to proteins that help inform our study of human disease p. 68 illus., 8 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 723) Hardcover ISBN $139.00

20 springer.com 18 Life Sciences / Zoology Zoology L. G. Chase, Life Technologies, Madison, WI, USA; M. S. Rao, M. Vemuri, Life Technologies, Frederick, MD, USA (Eds.) Mesenchymal Stem Cell Assays and Applications This book shows how to propagate, characterize, and engineer this special cell type. Using the Methods in Molecular Biology format, each chapter offers an introduction, step-by-step methods, materials list, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding pitfalls p. 114 illus. With online files/update. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 698) Hardcover ISBN $ H. Berger, Technisches Büro für Ökologie, Salzburg, Austria of the Gonostomatidae and Kahliellidae (Ciliophora, Hypotricha) This, the fourth of six volumes that review the hypotrichs, a major group of the spirotrichs, covers the Gonostomatidae, the Kahliellidae, and a number of further taxa of unknown position in the hypotrichs. The book collates data from a vast array of sources XIV, 743 p. 273 illus. (iae Biologicae, Volume 90) Hardcover ISBN $ S. Han, Peking University, Beijing, China; E. Pöppel, Institute for Medical Psychology, Munich, Germany (Eds.) Culture and Neural Frames of Cognition and Communication This text covers the relationship between brain imaging techniques and social and cultural psychology. By analyzing the cultural influences on human cognition and its neural mechanisms it brings us closer to solving the big question of nature versus nurture X, 312 p. (On Thinking, Volume 3) Hardcover ISBN $ E. N. Eadie, Glenelg North, SA, Australia Education for Animal Welfare Covering animal suffering both directly inflicted and indirectly caused by humans, this volume examines the role education can play in improving animal welfare and reducing the vast amount of animal suffering that has been and is currently created by humans VIII, 80 p. (Animal Welfare, Volume 10) Hardcover ISBN $ H. R. Hepburn, S. E. Radloff, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa (Eds.) Honeybees of Asia This multi-authored work on the biology of Asian honey bees covers everything from phylogeny to dance languages and pollination. Its comprehensive coverage of European as well as Asian-language literature lays strong foundations for future research p. Hardcover ISBN $239.00

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