Welkom bij "Het Klimaat Redden", een meeslepende verkenning van klimaatverandering en de cruciale rol van onderzoek en activisme in onze strijd voor een duurzamere toekomst. Dit boek neemt je mee op een reis door de complexe realiteit van klimaatverandering, waarbij we diep ingaan op de wetenschap achter deze uitdaging en de dringende behoefte aan actie.

Terwijl we de onthutsende impact van klimaatverandering onder de loep nemen, bieden we ook inspirerende verhalen van toegewijde activisten d...

Alles in de biologie is Out of the Box te noemen. De natuur heeft zich gedurende miljoenen jaren aangepast aan een breed scala van tegenslagen en uitdagingen. Dit heeft geleid tot allerlei bijzondere systemen en organismen, waaronder de mensheid, die zijn aangepast aan specifieke omstandigheden. Daarbovenop heeft de mens zijn creativiteit de vrije loop gelaten. Dit heeft geresulteerd in vele vernuftige methodieken en ideeën. De hedendaagse biologie zit vol met unieke, onverwachte en tegendra...

EMPHASIZES CONCEPTS. Animal Behavior: Concepts, Methods, and Applications, Third Edition, uses broad organizing concepts to provide a framework for understanding the science of animal behavior. In an engaging, question-driven style, Shawn E. Nordell and Thomas J. Valone offer readers a clear learning progression for understanding and evaluating empirical research examples. FOCUSES ON METHODOLOGY AND THE PROCESS OF SCIENCE. Featured studies illustrate each concept and emphasize the experimen...

Throughout history, humankind has pursued means to improve the yield of crop plants through selective plant breeding and hybridization. Today, genetic manipulation provides a powerful tool for directing plant breeding. But how is genetic manipulation implemented? What benefits can it offer? And what are the broader issues surrounding the use of this technology? The second edition of Plant Biotechnology: the genetic manipulation of plants presents a balanced, objective exploration of the techn...

A Prescription for Healthy Living: A Guide to Lifestyle Medicine takes an evidence-based approach to health promotion and disease prevention. Medical doctors, healthcare professionals and research scientists from a variety of backgrounds provide informed advice on how to encourage patients to take charge of their health and future. This book addresses the impact that socioeconomic and environmental factors have on the health of a population and explores the psychology of health-related behavi...

The latest edition of this highly successful textbook introduces the key techniques and concepts involved in cloning genes and in studying their expression and variation. The new edition features: Increased coverage of whole-genome sequencing technologies and enhanced treatment of bioinformatics. Clear, two-colour diagrams throughout.

A dedicated website including all figures. Noted for its outstanding balance between clarity of coverage and level of detail, this book provides an excellent in...

This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States. Develop and Practice Science Literacy Skills Teach students to view their world using scientific reasoning with Campbell Essential Biology.

The authors' approach equips your students to become better informed citizens, relate concepts from class to their everyday lives, and understand and...

This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States. For all introductory genetics courses. Focus on essential genetic topics and explore the latest breakthroughsKnown for its focus on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and practical applications, the bestselling Essentials of Genetics strengthens problem-solving skills and explore...

Features review questions at the end of each chapter; Includes suggestions for recommended reading; Provides a glossary of ecological terms; Has a wide audience as a textbook for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and as a reference for practicing scientists from a wide array of disciplines

Het onderscheid tussen links en rechts beheerst op allerlei manieren ons dagelijkse leven. En toch is het zelfs voor wetenschappers moeilijk om aan te geven waar het verschil in zit. In De andere linkerkant laat Tijs Goldschmidt zien hoe biologen en psychologen, maar ook kunstenaars en alle andere links- en rechtshandigen proberen hier greep op te krijgen. Over links en rechts wordt iedereen voordurend gedwongen na te denken, maar zonder goed te weten wat het is.

De andere linkerkant is gebas...