SOILS: A new global view

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Challenging prevalent views of the characteristics and origins of soils, the authors of this important book present a new approach to soils formation that has world-wide applicability. Adopting an earth science approach, they argue that soils are primarily geological materials altered and rearranged by biological, geological, and geomorphic processes, a theory supported by studies of soils in tropical and arid continental areas of Africa and Australia.

Anglers and hunters give views on environment.(CONSERVATION NEWS YOU CAN USE)(Brief Article) : An article from: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation

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Anglers and hunters give views on environment.(CONSERVATION NEWS YOU CAN USE)(Brief Article) : An article from: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation

Manufacturer: Soil & Water Conservation Society
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This digital document is an article from Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, published by Soil & Water Conservation Society on September 1, 2004. The length of the article is 326 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Anglers and hunters give views on environment.(CONSERVATION NEWS YOU CAN USE)(Brief Article)
Publication: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2004
Publisher: Soil & Water Conservation Society
Volume: 59 Issue: 5 Page: 91A(1)

Article Type: Brief Article

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A bit conveluded.......2007-03-09

Has many diagrams but doesn't bring the point home. Even for virology.

Excellent Virology book.......2007-02-07

Simple english, easy to understand, a lot of useful detail info.
Excellent for beginner or interested in viral molecular biology.

from a graduate student .......2007-01-29

This is a readable book with good illustrations and summarizing schemes, tables... Good for both undergraduate and graduate students...

Good concepts.......2006-07-02

An interesting approach to understanding virology. Does not categorize by family but draws connections between different viruses, their life cycles, and mechanisms of subverting host defenses and processes. Emphasis on concepts and similarities. Great diagrams and cartoons.

Quick Review of: Principles of Virology: Molecular Biology, Pathogenesis, and Control of Animal Viruses.......2006-03-23

This book is written in such a way as to be difficult to read. The book has great information, but the readability is not terribly good.

Principles of Molecular Virology (Standard Edition), Fourth Edition

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Acceptable, but room for improvement.
Virology in an understandable manner
Respectable beginning text on virology.
Descent book on virology
Excellent summary of the field; easy to read

Principles of Molecular Virology (Standard Edition), Fourth Edition
Alan J. Cann
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ASIN: 0120887878

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Principles of Molecular Virology, Fourth Edition provides an essential introduction to modern virology in a clear and concise manner. It is a highly enjoyable and readable text with numerous illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of important principles.

* New material on virus structure, virus evolution, zoonoses, bushmeat, SARS and bioterrorism
* Standard version includes CD-ROM with FLASH animations, virtual interactive tutorials and experiments, self-assessment questions, useful online resources, along with the glossary, classification of subcellular infectious agents and history of virology

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Acceptable, but room for improvement........2006-03-08

Overall the writing style is generally easy to follow, but there are many confusing passages (where a new concept may be introduced with no real effort to explain it.) At times the author gives the impression that he expects the reader to know absolutely nothing about viruses but virtually everything else about biology and biochemistry. Undergraduates will likely find it confusing at times, while graduates will likely crave something deeper.

Virology in an understandable manner.......2002-06-19

Well, let's see, molecular virology is definitely a hard-to understand science. Fortunately, for begginers like me, A.J Cann wrote this book. I think it is an awesome one, but it has its drawbacks.
Pros: Easy to read ( i mean, critical concepts, especially genetics, come up very clearly ), relatively easy to understand, and final review questions that really stick concepts in your mind. Also excellent prospective view about why molecular virology is important.
Cons: Not enough pictures. Imagination is a useful tool, but not that much ! This is why this superb book deserves only 4 stars. Still, it is worth the money, and belongs to the shelf of every virologist or infectious disease expert/fan/student.

Respectable beginning text on virology........2001-03-18

I took virology while in med school, and it made less sense to me then neuroscience did at first. Part of that was the presentation methods of the professors, and part of it was their refusal to use or even recommend a decent textbook to refer to. I found the monster books on virology they place in the reference section of the medical school library, but trying to afford those books on your own is impossible. And they were so technical and so detailed, that it did not give a decent overview of the field and you had to use the index to find what you wanted. Too big.

This book by Cann is a good addition to anyone interested in the field of virology. Since the emergence of new or at least never seen before diseases, more people are wanting to familiarize themselves with viruses, and now prions. I was a little disappointed at the short chapter on prions, but since this was on viruses I was expecting more than he needed to deliver. The text is well-written and concise, but limited in historical background which I think adds to understanding and interest. Placing discoveries of science in context of social and cultural background helps to tie primary information in with other memory, so that that information can be recalled. Since there are other books which provide the historical overview of the discovery of viruses and means to control them (vaccinations, etc.) it isn't absolutely necessary for this text to explain it. It just a personal preference I have where I think science should be placed in context of social and cultural norms, and the public health history aids in understanding why developing vaccines for some diseases was given priority over others.

This is a good and inexpensive book which can be referred back to for papers. I would highly recommend this particular text for those who are in virology classes, where the professors are not explaining to your understanding or satisfaction, or when you need to know more about the genetic makeup of viruses, or their ability to use normal cells to reproduce. Karen Sadler, Science Education, University of Pittsburgh

Descent book on virology.......2000-07-20

The way the concepts are presented in this text book are far from being fair. They are poorly demonstrated and use of pictures is poor. While it serves its use in giving information on virology at a great price, it fails in comparison to other books, while double the price, worth it in every way. I recommend saving up and getting either Medical Virology, 4th ED or Sherris Medical Microbiology; either one is good and far better then this title - as well as providing way more information, the latter book includes key concepts in immunology, parasitology and indepth on bacteriology. Don't be fooled by the price, this information isn't presented clearly to learn virology off of. If you're serious in learning about virology and/or infectious diseases, check out first the books stated above first.

Excellent summary of the field; easy to read.......2000-05-15

I'm not a biologist, but having developed an interest in virology, I searched for a book that would explain the basic principles in an understandable manner without too much jargon and too detailed illustrations or explanations (or too high a cost!). This book provides an overview of the field and sufficiently detailed but understandable information on virus structure and processes. Written well, it is a readable text with numerous illustrations that enhance understanding of important principles. Frankly, it was also enjoyable to read. The chapters in some detail cover the viral processes like attachment and replication, the genome, and infection and the immune system responses. Both plant and human viruses are studied, and specific examples such as the picornaviruses (polioviruses), TMV, adenoviruses, retroviruses, and HHV/HIV are specifically mentioned in each chapter, adding example to observation. The author is also not shy about telling us where molecular virology is lacking information, which should provide clues for graduate students looking for research topics. What info the author does include (and this book is wealthy in facts) is presented clearly and understandably, so that a beginner like myself or even an intermediate student would find this a useful reference. This is a great book for anyone who has a working level of scientific training in any field. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for more understanding of the microbial universe -- based on the text, I have a better perspective on the competition and cooperation between microbes. What fascinated me most is that the book details, without specifically stating it, the intelligence at work in creating and sustaining the viral structures, in helping them become a success even though their success is a detriment to humans.

Principles of Virology: Molecular Biology, Pathogenesis, and Control

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Great book, great class!
The best in 30 years of Molecular Virology
A very good and up-to-date book in virology

Principles of Virology: Molecular Biology, Pathogenesis, and Control
L. W. Enquist , R. M. Krug , V. R. Racaniello , A. M. Skalka , S. J. Flint , and S.J. Flint
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ASIN: 1555811272

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Designed to fill the existing gap between introductory texts and very advanced reviews of major virus families, Principles of Virology introduces upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and medical students to all aspects of virology. Written in an engagingly readable style and generously illustrated with over 400 full-color illustrations, this approachable volume offers detailed examples that illustrate common principles, specific strategies adopted by different viruses to ensure their reproduction, and the current state of virology research.

It presents a principles-based discussion of virology, emphasizing the common reactions that must be completed by all viruses for successful reproduction within a host cell and survival and spread within a host population. The molecular basis of alternative reproductive cycles, the interactions of viruses with host organisms, and how these lead to disease are presented with examples drawn from a set of representative animal viruses.

Divided into chapters focusing on specific topics rather than individual viruses, the book allows the student to visualize common themes that cut across virus families, emphasizing the shared features of different viruses. Drawing on the extensive teaching experience of each of its distinguished authors, it illustrates the why and how animal viruses are studied, taking well-known systems and demonstrating how the knowledge gained from these model virus can be used to study viral systems about which our knowledge is still quite limited.

A discussion of viruses in early human cultures, how viruses were discovered, and how the discipline of virology came to be is also provided.

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Great book, great class!.......2001-04-29

Having used this book for my Virology class at Princeton (taught by Lynn W. Enquist), it was probably the best accompanying text to this sort of introductory survey virology course. The book can be read through, skipped around or used as a reference - it shines in all three uses. A great categorization of viruses, explanation of all the myriad replication methods they employ, the book is more than an intro text - the references at the end of each chapter point you toward very very good sources for further research. Highly recommended!!

The best in 30 years of Molecular Virology.......2000-04-24

Watson & Crick take a backseat to the finest virology text in the history of science. The 20th Century has seen no scientist/editor like Jane Flint. Her incisive, detailed investigations into the genesis of Adenovirus study will likely not be equalled in the next millenium.

Newcomers will be happy to know that this book is highly readable and I found that with a glass of Cognac and a cigarette after dinner created just the atmosphere needed to further a keen interest in Influenza virus, HIV. and the immense body of work that has gone into peeling back the layers of the actions of these killers and their close relations.

Field's Virology completely misses the boat the Jane Flint sails, DiCaprio-like into the Atlantic. We all toast her and her comrades in this undertaking . FIVE STARS!

A very good and up-to-date book in virology.......2000-02-26

This textbook of virology provides a significant background of many kinds of virus that we now know much about. A few textbooks in virology available in the market such as Field's Virology or Fundamental Virology are often too complicated for a beginner and they are also quite expensive for a student. This book comes out as an excellent supplement that is ideal for both undergradaute and graduate courses. Written by very well known experts, you can be assured that you will get a very accurate concept in this book. For example, Jane Flint is an expert in Adenovirus and Robert Krug is a well-known pioneer in influenza and many more.... All of the writers do the great job exploring their expertise that is evident in this book...Try it and you will see.

Diagnostic Molecular Microbiology: Principles and Applications

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Diagnostic Molecular Microbiology: Principles and Applications
David H. Persing , Thomas F. Smith , Fred C. Tenover , and Thomas J. White
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Microbiology Lab Manual: Principles and Applications

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Microbiology Lab Manual: Principles and Applications
Stephen A. Norrell , and Karne E. Messley
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Pcr Applications in Pathology: Principles and Practice

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The polymerase chain reaction has revolutionized molecular biology by allowing the amplification and characterization of minute amounts of nucleic acids. As well as being of use to basic scientists, this technique is of immense importance to pathologists who routinely need to detect and
characterize small amounts of infectious micro-organisms, or to identify mutations within small amounts of human DNA.
This essential handbook outlines clearly and concisely the applications of PCR in the area of infectious and inherited diseases so that methods can be readily used by non-molecular biologists who need them.

Pcr Protocols for Emerging Infectious Diseases A Supplement to Diagnostic Molecular Microbiology: Principles and Applications

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Principles and Practice of Medical Laboratory Science, Volume 2: Medical Microbiology, Virology, and Molecular Technology

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Principles and Practice of Medical Laboratory Science, Volume 2: Medical Microbiology, Virology, and Molecular Technology
Anthony S. Y. Leong , and Anthony Leong
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Principles of Molecular Virology, Student edition with CD -ROM

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Principles of Molecular Virology, Student edition with CD -ROM
Alan J. Cann
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