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Introducing Linguistic Morphology
by Laurie BauerA newly expanded and updated edition of one of the best-selling introductions to linguistic morphology -- the study and description of word formations in languages -- that deals with inflection, derivation, and compounding, the system of word-forming elements and processes in a language. Basic concepts are introduced, with an abundance of examples from a range of familiar and exotic languages, followed by a discussion of, among other topics, the definition of word-form, productivity, inflection versus derivation, and the position of morphology to phonology -- the science of speech sounds, especially the history and theory of sound changes in a language. Along with two new chapters discussing morphology and the brain and how morphology arises, changes, and disappears, this new edition includes exercises and a glossary of key terms.
Chronobiology: Biological Timekeeping
by Jay C. Dunlap Jennifer J. Loros Patricia J. DeCourseyThe study of how solar- and lunar-related rhythms are governed by living pacemakers within organisms constitutes the scientific discipline of chronobiology. Parallel to the familiar spatial cellular structure of living cells, temporal, or time, organization is a vital part of the survival and normal functioning of every species. Adaptations evolved by organisms to cope with regular geophysical cycles in their environment are evident in nearly every aspect of their lives. In fact, biological timekeeping is a core property of life on a revolving planet. Few fields encompass the breadth of science that is associated with chronobiology. Chronobiologists are at the cutting edge of fields ranging from microbial genetics to ethology to treatment of human psychiatric illnesses. Recognizing that no individual could do justice to the field in writing a comprehensive text, a group of editors with a wide range of experience has collaborated to produce Chronobiology. Chapters have been planned and written by the editors and by teams of specialists. <p><p> The text begins with a general introduction to the formalisms and vocabulary that describe circadian rhythmicity. The behavioral and ecological importance of rhythms is introduced, followed by discussion of the theoretical bases of the fundamental properties that define a circadian rhythm. Circannual rhythms and photoperiodic responses in plants and animals are examined next. A central block of four chapters develops the comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, and molecular biology of organisms with circadian clocks. Examples at all levels of organization are drawn from the real world and from current and classic research. A pair of chapters then develops the basic circadian organization of human beings and the relevance of circadian biology to human welfare. A final chapter looks to the future by exploring six cutting-edge areas of research. <p><p> The book's highly readable style reduces technical terminology to a minimum and does not require background in neuroscience or mathematics. Illustrations and photographs are used liberally to elucidate conceptually difficult points, and the text makes use of actual data sets to explain basic principles. A collection of color plates condenses the overarching themes of the book into four colorful collages.
The Ecology Of Plants
by Jessica Gurevitch Gordon A. FoxNow in full color, this thoroughly revised and updated second edition of The Ecology of Plants incorporates many new illustrations and hundreds of new references. The text covers a range of topics that you might find in a general ecology textbook, but with the focus on the interactions between plants and their environment over a range of scales. Some of the subjects covered are unique to plants, such as photosynthesis and the ecology of plant--soil interactions; other topics, such as resource and mate acquisition, emphasize the distinctive ways plants (in contrast to mobile animals) deal with their environments. The book is unusual in emphasizing the importance of evolutionary and other historical processes for current ecology. Throughout the text, human environmental influences are discussed. While the book is written for an undergraduate college course in plant ecology, the engaging style, thorough coverage of the field, and contemporary perspective make it accessible and useful to others as well, from graduate students in conservation biology to evolutionary biologists and resource managers.
Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
by Mark R. Rosenzweig S. Marc Breedlove Neil V. WatsonBiological Psychology is a comprehensive survey of the biological bases of behavior that is authoritative and up-to-date. Designed for undergraduates enrolled in Biological Psychology, Physiological Psychology, or Behavioral Neuroscience, the book continues to offer an outstanding illustration program that engages students, making even complicated topics and processes clear. It offers a broad perspective, encompassing lucid descriptions of behavior, evolutionary history, development, proximate mechanisms, and applications. The Sixth Edition features a thoroughly redesigned and up-to-date Cognitive Neuroscience module (Part VI; Chapters 17-19), with expanded coverage of attention, executive control, and decision-making processes, in keeping with the latest research breakthroughs. Optional advanced topics are available on the Web as "A Step Further," streamlining the printed text to emphasize the important points. The new edition boasts hundreds of new references, including research students may have encountered in the popular media. Yet critical thinking skills are also honed as the reader is alerted to the many widely held myths about the neuroscience of behavior and educated about facts that sound unlikely to the uninformed. Thorough and reader-friendly, Biological Psychology reveals the fascinating interactions of brain and behavior. KEY FEATURES * The book has an outstanding full-color art program, including hundreds of original illustrations that make it easy to understand structures, mechanisms, and processes in the brain. * Each chapter opens with a brief outline and a narrative illustrating an important aspect of behavioral biology that will be made clear to the student by reading the rest of the chapter. * Redesigned chapter summaries are organized by main chapter heads in a readable two-column format. Each has bold-faced key terms, callouts to pertinent figures, and references to the Companion Website.
Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the Brain, and Behaviors (2nd Edition)
by Richard A. Harvey Michelle A. Clark Richard Finkel Jose A. Rey Karen WhalenRecent advances in molecular pharmacology and brain imaging have revolutionized our understanding of how psychoactive drugs work. Now, from the authors of Principles of Neuropsychopharmacology, comes a new undergraduate textbook integrating these developments. The first section of the book provides extensive foundation materials, including the basic principles of pharmacology, neurophysiology and neuroanatomy, synaptic transmission, and methods in psychopharmacology. The second section describes key features of major neurotransmitter systems, including the catecholamines, serotonin, acetylcholine, glutamate and GABA. The third and fourth sections discuss theories and mechanisms of drug addiction and psychopathology. All major substances of abuse as well as drugs used to treat mental illness are covered. Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the Brain and Behavior is unique in its breadth of coverage, ranging from historical accounts of drug use to clinical and preclinical behavioral studies to the latest research on drug effects in transgenic mouse models. Student engagement with the material is fostered by opening each chapter with a relevant vignette and by providing breakout boxes presenting novel or cutting-edge topics for special discussion. The book is extensively illustrated with full-color photographs and line art depicting important concepts and experimental data. Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the Brain and Behavior is appropriate for undergraduate psychopharmacology or drugs and behavior courses that emphasize relationships between the behavioral effects of psychoactive drugs and their mechanisms of action.
Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience, Second Edition
by Dale Purves Roberto Cabeza Scott A. Huettel Kevin S. Labar Michael L. Piatt Marty G. WoldorffWritten by seven leading authors, Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience covers the growing subject of cognitive neuroscience. Now in its second edition, the text has been streamlined for ease of reference. Fully updated and containing more effective pedagogical features, it comes with an upgraded version of Sylvius 4 Online.
Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Introduction to Marine Science
by David W. TownsendOceanography and Marine Biology preserves the basic elements of the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of the marine sciences, and merges those fundamentals into a broader framework of marine biology and ecology. Existing textbooks on oceanography or marine biology address the companion field only cursorily: very few pages in oceanography texts are devoted to marine biology, and vice versa. This new book overcomes that imbalance, bringing these disparate marine science text formats closer together, giving them more equal weight, and introducing more effectively the physical sciences by showing students with everyday examples how such concepts form the foundation upon which to build a better understanding of the marine environment in a changing world. Lecturer supplements will also be available.
A Primer of Conservation Biology
by Richard B. PrimackA Primer of Conservation Biology, Fifth Edition, incorporates background, theory, and examples in a lively and readable text that will appeal to a wide audience and stimulate interest in conservation biology. <p><p> The book provides the most up-to-date perspective on many high-profile issues in the field, such as sustainable development, global warming, payments for ecosystem services, and strategies to save species on the verge of extinction. <p><p> The Primer is divided into nine chapters, focusing successively on biological diversity and its value, the threats to biological diversity, conservation at the population and species levels, protecting, managing and restoring ecosystems, and sustainable development. The book provides many examples of successful conservation approaches, such as one involving sea turtles in Brazil, and ends with suggestions for a future agenda. Throughout, the choice of examples is well balanced to show the full range of species, ecosystems, and geographic areas of the world. These examples are also selected to demonstrate the controversies in the field, and stimulate thought and discussion. The links between conservation biology and environmental law, environmental economics, philosophy, social sciences and anthropology, park management, and government policy are clearly presented. <p><p> The book is very well illustrated in color. The reader-friendly text is backed by an extensive bibliography (covering literature through 2012) and a glossary. There is an annotated list of suggested readings, a summary, and discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Key conservation organizations and their websites are presented in an Appendix. <p><p> A Primer of Conservation Biology is ideally suited for use in short undergraduate courses, either as a stand-alone text or supplemented by outside readings. It can also be used effectively as a supplemental resource in courses in introductory biology, general ecology, population biology, environmental science, and wildlife management. Its broad perspective, concise format, and appealing writing style make the Primer the perfect choice for students, professionals, government policymakers, and others who are eager to learn more about conservation biology. These same qualities give the book a strong appeal to students whose first language is not English.
Sociology (3rd edition)
by Ian RobertsonThis comprehensive introduction to contemporary sociology, known for its captivating writing, cross-cultural examples, and careful applications of theory to elucidate ideas, has long been a classroom favorite for both students and professors.
Psychology (3rd edition)
by David G. MyersSwitching among several differing perspectives, this introductory textbook describes what scientific research has learned about the biology underlying human behavior and mental processes, changes during the life cycle, states of consciousness, learning and memory, intelligence, emotion, personality, and psychological disorders. The seventh edition adds a new section on motivation in the workplace, and a psychology timeline inside the hardcover. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Arizona, A Journey of Discovery
by Jay Wagoner Susan MyersArizona, A Journey of Discovery is a 7th grade Arizona history textbook. Because the outline for this book was based on the Arizona Academic Standards for Social Studies it teaches American history, world history, civics and government, geography, and economics. The student edition has many features such as Places to Locate, Terms to Understand, maps and timelines that engage students in influential people and periods or events that have influenced Arizona history.
The Connecticut Adventure
by John W. IfkovicThe Connecticut Adventure is a 4th grade Connecticut history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the Connecticut Social Studies Curriculum Framework, it teaches history, civics and government, geography, and economics. The book places the state's historical events in the context of our nation's history.
The Virginia Adventure
by Elisabeth Evans WrayThe Virginia Adventure is a 4th grade Virginia history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the History and Social Science Learning Curriculum Framework and teaches Virginia Studies, geography, civics, and economics. The book places the state's historical events in the context of our nation's history.
Washington in the Pacific Northwest
by Michael K. Green Laurie Winn Carlson Susan Allen MyersWashington in the Pacific Northwest is a middle school Washington history textbook. The outline for this book is based on Washington's Essential Learning Requirements for social studies and teaches geography, civics, economics, and history. The book places the state's historical events in the context of our nation's history.
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
by Barbara Plog Patricia QuinlanThis edition of Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene presents original new chapters on Particulate Matter (Chapter 8), Ionizing Radiation (Chapter 11), Personal Protective Equipment (Chapter 23), Environmental Health and Safety (Chapter 28), Government Regulations (Chapter 30), and International Developments in Occupational Safety and Health (Chapter 31). All other chapters have been extensively updated and revised. The primary purpose of this book is to provide a reference for those who have either an interest in or a direct responsibility for the recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards. Thus, it is intended to be of use to industrial hygienists, industrial hygiene students, physicians, nurses, safety personnel from labor and industry, labor organizations, public service groups, government agencies, and manufacturers. Others who may find this reference helpful include consultants, engineers, architects, lawyers, and allied professional personnel who work with those engaged in business, industry, and agriculture. It is hoped that this book will be of use to those responsible for planning and carrying out programs to minimize occupational health hazards.
NSC Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Workbook
by National Safety Council StaffPART OF National Safety Council to save lives through education, research and advocacy.
Archaeology For Young Explorers: Uncovering History At Colonial Williamsburg
by Patricia Samford David L. RibblettYoung explorers can investigate Williamsburg's colonial capital along with the archaeologists. They will learn why artifacts end up in the ground, how archaeologists know where to dig, what they find when they excavate, what they do with those findings, and what they learn from their discoveries.
Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook
by David DeStefano Cynthia Brakhage Leslie A. Miller Jeff Fortney Tony Peters Libby Snyder International Fire Service Training Association StaffThe new editions of these bestselling IFSTA fire apparatus driver/operator training materials mark a new approach to training driver/operators. Previously, IFSTA published two separate manuals with student and instructor support materials: Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook. Fire departments with both types of apparatus needed two manuals, two curriculum and driver/operator trainees needed two exam preps to study for tests. The release of the 3rd edition of these manuals streamlines the IFSTA training resources.
Fire Prevention Applications
by Brett Lacey Paul ValentineThis NEW updated text presents fire prevention methods for comprehensive risk reduction strategies in detail. Community coalition building to solve present-day community risk challenges is emphasized. <p><p>The book meets the FESHE model Fire Prevention Organization and Management course. It can be used as a guide to implement a modern fire prevention and risk reduction program. It also provides fire prevention organizational structures, staffing options; with emphasis on successfully overcoming the challenges fire prevention and risk reduction bureaus face today.
Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply
by Michael A. WiederThe ability to identify a sufficient water supply source and use it effectively to control a fire is one of the most basic functions of the fire service. <p><p>This text includes information on the basics of water and water flow, theoretical and practical methods of determining water flow and pressure loss, types of pumps and fire apparatus used to move water, relay pumping operations, fire pump testing, and effectively supplying sprinkler and standpipe systems. <p><p>In addition to new, up-to-date photos and graphics, this 3rd edition discusses recent research on updating friction loss coefficients for modern fire hose. This is also the first edition of this text that includes information and calculations using the Metric System of measurement, where applicable. <p><p>While the intent of the text was meant to address the needs of the higher education market, many fire departments have chosen to use the text for their driver/operator training and promotional testing needs. The information takes the user to a more advanced level of skill and understanding in operating their apparatus than standard driver/operator manuals. <p><p>This text was written to meet all of the National Fire Academy’s FESHE model course curriculum objectives for Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (C0277) course at the Associate’s Degree level. Some requirements from NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition) are addressed throughout various portions of the text. <p><p>There are separate units for the chapters that have both U.S. and metric versions. The files are designed so that they may be easily customized to meet local program needs.
Under God (Sixth Edition)
by William C. HendricksThe goal of Under God is to develop effective citizens within the framework of the Christian faith and Christian principles. To help students attain this goal, Under God includes sound ideas about the foundations of constitutional government and the historical background of United States government.
Zaner-Bloser Handwriting: A Way to Self-Expression (Grade #2)
by Clinton S. Hackney Virginia H. LucasThis textbook helps students with their handwriting.
Spell It-Write!: A Spelling Process for Writers
by Karen R. Harris Steve Graham Jerry Zutell J. Richard GentryThis book teaches how to spell correctly and improve spelling in writing.