Since the original publication of the bestselling Modelling Binary Data, a number of important methodological and computational developments have emerged, accompanied by the steady growth of statistical computing. Mixed models for binary data …
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Since the original publication of the bestselling Modelling Binary Data, a number of important methodological and computational developments have emerged, accompanied by the steady growth of statistical computing. Mixed models for binary data …
High Tech Harvest: Understanding Genetically Modified Food Plants
Genetically engineered plant products line the shelves of our grocery stores, but we don't know which ones they are because no label identifies them. Should we be concerned? It is true that biotech companies are saying that engineered corn and …
The Autobiography of Charles Darwin
First published in 1892, this autobiography of the great naturalist, compiled and edited by his son Francis, offers fascinating glimpses into the mind and personal experiences of the man whose discoveries have had such a profound influence on …
Introduction to Protein Structure
"Introduction to Protein Structure" gives an up-to-date account of the principles of protein structure, with examples of key proteins in their biological context generously illustrated in full color to illuminate the structural principles …
The Voyage of the Beagle: Charles Darwin's Journal of Researches
This richly readable book is the product of Charles Darwin's amazing journey aboard the Beagle where he made observations that led to his revolutionary theory of natural selection. Complete and unabridged.
Alternative Science: Challenging the Myths of the Scientific Establishment
In this compelling tour through the world of anomalous research, Richard Milton makes clear what the scientific establishment takes pains to deny: plenty of hard experimental evidence already exists for such things as cold fusion, paranormal …
Normal Table of Xenopus Laevis
"One of the most highly quoted works in vertebrate development literature.... still the definitive work in this field". — Trends in Genetics An instant classic when it was first published, this remarkable book has lost none of its usefulness in …
Handbook of Computational Molecular Biology
The enormous complexity of biological systems at the molecular level must be answered with powerful computational methods. Computational biology is a young field, but has seen rapid growth and advancement over the past few decades. Surveying the …
Resilience and the Behavior of Large-Scale Systems
Scientists and researchers concerned with the behavior of large ecosystems have focused in recent years on the concept of "resilience." Traditional perspectives held that ecological systems exist close to a steady state and resilience is the …
An introductory text for students taking a first course in statistics-in fields as diverse as engineering, business, chemistry, and biology-Essential Statistics: Fourth Edition thoroughly updates and enhances the hugely successful third edition. …
Evolutionary Theory & Vict Cult
This absorbing study of the Victorian controversies over the cultural meaning of evolution broadens our perspective by including these and other prominents individuals. Fichman traces the emergence of science as a definitive political and …
Neuropolitics: Thinking, Culture, Speed
Why would a political theorist venture into the nexus between neuroscience and film? According to William Connolly — whose new book is itself an eloquent answer — the combination exposes the ubiquitous role that technique plays in thinking, …
The Nature of Things: The Secret Life of Inanimate Objects
Watson raises intriguing questions about our relationship with inanimate objects—do we invest things with a life of their own?
Markov Chain Monte Carlo in Practice: Interdisciplinary Statistics
In a family study of breast cancer, epidemiologists in Southern California increase the power for detecting a gene-environment interaction. In Gambia, a study helps a vaccination program reduce the incidence of Hepatitis B carriage. …
Biopharmaceutical Sequential Statistical Applications
Focusing on group sequential procedures, summarizes the sequential statistical methods used in anticancer, antiviral, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal drug research and screening. The clinical and preclinical applications are mainly presented …
Perfect Planet, Clever Species: How Unique Are We?
How likely is it that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe? This is the intriguing question explored by the author, who makes the case that human evolution may be unique in our galaxy. Illustrations.
A Feeling for the Organism, 10th Aniversary Edittion: The Life and Work of Barbara McClintock
For much of her life she worked alone, brilliant but eccentric, with ideas that made little sense to her colleagues. Yet before DNA and the molecular revolution, Barbara McClintock's tireless analysis of corn led her to uncover some of the …
Statistics in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The growth of the pharmaceutical industry over the past decade is astounding, but the impact of this growth on statistics is somewhat confusing. While software has made analysis easier and more efficient, regulatory bodies now demand deeper and …
Vernal Pools: Natural History and Conservation
Vernal Pools is the first book-length synthesis of the natural history, ecology, and conservation of the seasonally wet pools that occur throughout the formerly glaciated region of eastern North America — essentially the Great Lakes Basin, New …
The Biology of Cancer with CDROM and Poster
"The Biology of Cancer" is a comprehensive, authoritative, up-to-date textbook written by a major researcher in the field. It clearly presents the principles of cancer biology in an organized and accessible fashion. The information unfolds …
Biology Today: An Issues Approach
"Biology Today: An Issues Approach," Third Edition, is the original issues-oriented introductory- level general biology textbook. "Biology Today "uses current issues as the context for teaching all major biological concepts from multiple levels …
Diversity of Life: Questions of Science The
In this volume, the author describes how the species of the world became diverse, and why the threat to this diversity today is beyond the scope of anything we have known previously. He addresses the explosion in conservation biology and takes a …
The Emerald Modem: A User's Guide to Earth's Interactive Energy Body
Mystery scholar Leviton explains how we can "plug into" the Earth's energy grid at sacred sites around the world and features more than a dozen exercises for the reader to connect to the spiritual power of the Earth.
Atlas of Functional Neuroanatomy with CDROM
Atlas of Functional Neuroanatomy presents a clear visual guide to understanding the human central nervous system. This second edition includes numerous four-color illustrations, photographs, diagrams, radiographs, and histological material …
Practical Statistics for Medical Research
Most medical researchers, whether clinical or non-clinical, receive some background in statistics as undergraduates. However, it is most often brief, a long time ago, and largely forgotten by the time it is needed. Furthermore, many introductory …
A Terrible Beauty Is Born: Clones, Genes and the Future of Mankind
Genetics and its related technologies are revolutionizing the world. The media is regularly dominated by controversy over the latest genetically modified (GM) food, human gene therapy or cancer chip technology. Maverick scientists are in the …
Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis for Spatial Data
Among the many uses of hierarchical modeling, their application to the statistical analysis of spatial and spatio-temporal data from areas such as epidemiology And environmental science has proven particularly fruitful. Yet to date, the few books …
The Evolutionary Mind: Conversations on Science, Imagination & Spirit
Stimulating and often startling discussions between three friends, all highly original thinkers: Rupert Sheldrake, controversial biologist, Terence McKenna, psychedelic visionary, and Ralph Abraham, chaos mathematician. Their passion is to break …
The Universe Is a Green Dragon: A Cosmic Creation Story
dialogue between a youth and wise elder becomes a fascinating exploration into the creative force in all matter. This explication of physical forces is mystical and ecstatic.
Statistical Analysis of Medical Data Using SAS
Demonstrating how to use SAS to analyze medical data, each chapter of this resource addresses a particular analysis method. The authors briefly describe each procedure, but focus on SAS implementation and properly interpreting the output. Step-by-…