Historians of science and Sinologists have long needed a unified narrative to describe the Chinese development of modern science, medicine, and technology since 1600. They welcomed the appearance in 2005 of Benjamin Elman's masterwork, On Their Own Terms. Now Elman has retold the story of the Jesuit..
Providing the reader with the tools need ed to be successful writers in college and their profession, A Short Guide to Writing about Biology emphasizes writing as a means to examine, evaluate, and share ideas. The text teaches how to read critically, study, evaluate and report data, and how to commu..
An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, Second Edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the dramatic changes and advancements in astrophysics that have occurred over the past decade. The Second Edition of this market-leading book has been updated to include the latest results from relevant fie..
Author's goal in writing this book was to open the field of modern astrophysics to the reader by using only the basic tools of physics. DLC: Stars. Author: Ostlie, Dale A. Publisher: Benjamin Cummings Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0201598809 ISBN-13: 9780201598803..
With an extraordinary reputation for authority and accuracy, this landmark biology text continues to be an invaluable learning partner for students and teachers. The authors focus on the "big ideas" of biology: each chapter is organized around key concepts that build in a logical way, and are clearl..
Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications, and Issues, Third Edition personalizes the study of human biology with a friendly writing style, stunning art, abundant applications, and tools to help readers develop critical-thinking skills. With clarity, currency, and consistency, the authors give reade..
Exceptional condition. Clean crisp pages. No internal markings. Book and CD never used. Thank you for your purchase. Author: Neil A. Campbell; Jane B. Reece; Martha Publisher: Benjamin Cummings Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 013135566X ISBN-13: 9780131355668..
Created to spark readers' sense of wonder about life in its many forms, Biology: Concepts and Connections invites readers into the world of biology. While encouraging readers to explore interactive media activities, the book facilitates mastery of concepts and core biological material through unique..
COMES WITH Student Media AP Edition Biology (never been used) CD-rom Author: Neil A. Campbell Publisher: Benjamin Cummings Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0131356917 ISBN-13: 9780131356917..
Scholars have generally agreed that the story of New Text Confucianism in late imperial China centers on K'ang Yu-wei and the late nineteenth-century political reforms he took credit for after fleeing China in 1898. In this important new book, Benjamin Elman explores the roots of New Text ideas and ..
John Suchocki's Conceptual Chemistry: Understanding Our World of Atoms and Molecules makes chemistry come alive for the nonscience reader through an engaging writing style, fun and easy-to-perform experiments, and a multimedia package that is as uniquely integrated as it is extensive. Building on th..
Conceptual Physical Science Media Update, Second Edition is highly regarded for its superior conceptual approach to physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth sciences. Working from the premise that readers learn best from what they already know, the authors use many interesting analogies and everyday..
Conceptual Physical Science: Explorations presents a clear and engaging introduction to physics, chemistry, astonomy, and earth sciences. The authors use analogies and everyday examples to clarify key concepts and help readers better understand the world around them. The book's consistent, high-qual..
Balancing classical and modern genetics, Essentials of Genetics helps readers understand basic genetics concepts, apply those concepts to genetics problems, and recognize the logic behind them. This succinct treatment features coverage of new research that will capture readers’ interests.Mendelian (..
Based on the author’s 27 years of teaching experience, Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Third Edition, builds upon features that have made past editions so successful: an engaging writing style; relevant applications; an accessible and instructive art program; an emphasis on problem-solving; and, mo..
Book by House, Herbert O. Author: House, Herbert O. Publisher: w. a. benjamin Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0805345019 ISBN-13: 9780805345018..
How has the U.S. dealt, throughout its long history, with one of the worlds oldest problems Although poverty has always been part of the human experience, societal reactions and responses to it have been as varied as the condition has been static. Poverty in America has its own turbulent history of..
Young, Hugh D., Freedman, Roger A. Author: Freedman, Roger A. Publisher: Benjamin-Cummings Pub Co Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0805391851 ISBN-13: 9780805391855..
Physics, rather than mathematics, is the focus in this classic graduate lecture note volume on statistical mechanics and the physics of condensed matter. This book provides a concise introduction to basic concepts and a clear presentation of difficult topics, while challenging the student to reflect..
Product DescriptionThe product of a unique collaboration between California State University system and Benjamin Cummings, Biology Labs On-Line allows readers to learn biological principles by designing and conducting simulated experiments online at http://biologylab.awlonline.com. The labs are avai..
by Martha R. Taylor. This printed learning aid provides a concept map of each chapter, chapter summaries, word roots, chapter tests, and a variety of interactive questions including multiple-choice, short-answer essay, labeling art, and graph-interpretation questions. Author: Campbell, Neil A. Publi..
Ideal as a stand--alone supplement in any science course, The Scientific Endeavor creates a framework for students' future coursework in the sciences by discussing what science is and how it is done. Presenting all of the major topics and basic underpinnings of science in a clear, simplified manner,..
Book by Gordon M. Barrow Author: Gordon M. Barrow Publisher: W.A. Benjamin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0805305211 ISBN-13: 9780805305210..
Book by Morse, Philip McCord Author: Morse, Philip M. Publisher: W. A. Benjamin Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0805372024 ISBN-13: 9780805372021..
Book by Adamson, Arthur W Author: Adamson, Arthur W Publisher: W. A. Benjamin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0805301275 ISBN-13: 9780805301274..