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Advanced nutrition and human metabolism, 5th ed.

Gropper (Auburn U.) et al. provide a textbook on normal metabolism for upper-division nutrition students. A background in the biological sciences is assumed, although some basic science is reviewed. For this edition, they add more connections between normal and clinical nutrition and pathology and pathophysiology. It has a new design to improve the clarity of figures and emphasize concepts, and some chapters have been reorganized. Information has been updated, and more examples of clinical applications associated with normal metabolism and physiological processes are given, as well as more on topics such as eating disorders, the glycemic index, phytochemicals, controlling energy balance, and fatty acids and brain development. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Applied calculus for the managerial, life, and social sciences, 8th ed.

Intended for a one-semester liberal arts course, this textbook defines functions and the derivative, explains the rules of differentiation, introduces exponential functions, and describes the different methods of integration. The eighth edition adds 140 applications, such as modeling carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by 2010 and social security asset depletion. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The changing earth; exploring geology and evolution, 5th ed.

Offering an understanding of how geology relates to the human experience, this textbook examines the Earth's materials, earthquakes and the Earth's interior, surface processes, geologic time, fossils and evolution, the origin of the universe, and the geologic history of the Earth. The fifth edition incorporates current events, and adds new art and color photographs. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Chemistry & chemical reactivity, 7th ed.

This textbook introduces the principles of chemistry and the reactivity of the chemical elements and their compounds. Atomic and molecular structure, bonding, carbon, the gas laws, the properties of liquids, and the rates of reactions are covered. The seventh edition adds a chapter on intermolecular forces, an interchapter on the history of chemistry, and online web-based learning tools. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Chemistry; principles and reactions; a core text, 6th ed.

This textbook outlines the principles that govern chemical reactions and continuously illustrates their usefulness in practical applications. The authors (University of Connecticut) cover reactions in aqueous solutions, the ideal gas law, electron arrangements, rate of reaction, acid-base solutions, and complex ions. The sixth edition replaces 30% of the in-text examples, adds four research essays, and updates molecular models. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Chemical principles in the laboratory, 9th ed.

This spiral bound lab manual contains pages punched for a three-ring binder and perforated, so worksheets can be cleanly removed from the binder and submitted for correction. The 43 experiments correlate with the text Chemistry, principles and reactions, 6th ed. by Masterton and Hurley. The ninth edition adds an experiment on determining the solubility product of barium iodate and an introduction to Excel in the appendices. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

College algebra, 5th ed.

Coverage in this textbook extends from basic algebra and coordinates to sequences and series and counting and probability. Pedagogical features include worked examples, focus sections on modeling and problem solving, and integration of the use of graphing calculators and computers. The fifth edition replaces 15% of the exercises, adds a section on getting information from the graph of a function, and moves the quadratic functions section to the polynomial chapter. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

College physics, 8th ed.

Intended for biology and social science students, this two-semester textbook explains Newtonian mechanics, the physics of fluid, heat and thermodynamics, wave motion and sound, the concepts of electricity and magnetism, the properties of light, relativity, and quantum physics. The eighth edition eliminates superfluous worked examples and adds sections on thermal processes and magnetic materials. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Contemporary precalculus; a graphing approach, 5th ed.

Hungerford (Saint Louis University) and Shaw (University of Northern Iowa) explain functional notation, graph reading, the natural exponential and logarithmic functions, average rates of change, trigonometric functions of a real variable, and limits. The fifth edition adds optional sections on parametric graphing, arc length, and parametric equations for conic sections. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Elementary algebra, 4th ed.

This high school textbook for a first course in algebra uses a five- step problem-solving strategy — analyze the problem, form an equation, solve the equation, state the conclusion, and check the result. The most advanced problems involve systems of equations with two variables. The fourth edition reorganizes the chapters on equations and inequalities, and quadratic equations. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Elementary and intermediate algebra, 4th ed.

The fourth edition of this textbook has been substantially revised to reflect a new pedagogy that focuses on elucidating why each approach described is the correct one, thus teaching the student to think in mathematical terms rather than memorize without context. Color-coded text occurs throughout to explicate problems in a helpful way and the examples in each chapter include an additional problem as a self-check that the student has learned the concept. Other improvements include some revision of content (mainly in the form of expansion), updating of all data and graphs, the addition of more real-world applications, and the incorporation into the text of motivating tips for studying. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Elementary and intermediate algebra; a combined approach, 5th ed.

Appropriate for community college courses, this textbook explains how to solve algebraic equations and formulas, factor trinomials, add rational expressions and radicals, and graph parabolas, ellipses, and functions. The fifth edition moves the section on writing equations of lines forward, and adds 67 more difficult problems to 15 problem sets. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Essentials of physical geology, 5th ed.

Developed at Central Michigan University, this one-semester textbook explores the basic principles and processes behind Earth's evolution, stressing how geology affects individuals and society. Plate tectonic theory is the underlying theme. The final chapter on geologic time is included separately as a thin paper booklet. The fifth edition adds new color photographs and art. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Fitness and wellness, 8th ed.

In this revision of the 2007 edition, the Hoegers (Werner is at Boise State U., Idaho; Sharon is with Fitness & Wellness, Inc.) present updated statistics and information on the importance of increasing physical activity, guidelines for physical fitness assessment, key nutrients, disease prevention, and such issues as the benefits of moderate vs. vigorous-intensity exercise. The text includes chapter self-tests with an answer key, logs for self- evaluation, appendices on specific types of exercise and the nutrient content of common foods, and a glossary of terms (including Sedentary Death Syndrome). Supplementary online study tools are available. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Human heredity; principles & issues, 8th ed.

Cummings (Illinois Institute of Technology) introduces cell division, transmission of traits from generation to generation, the replication and expression of genetic information, recombinant DNA, biotechnology and genomics, behavior genetics, and the use of molecular methods to study human evolution. The one-semester textbook for non-majors provides ample case studies and color photographs and even touches on currently hot legal issues. The eighth edition adds a section on formation of gametes. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Intermediate algebra, 4th ed. (CD-ROM included)

In this intermediate algebra textbook, Tussy (Citrus College) and Gustafson (Rock Valley College) use a five-step problem-solving strategy that teaches students to analyze a problem, form an equation, solve the equation, state the conclusion, and check the result in order to clarify the thought process and mathematical skills needed for the subject. The fourth edition adds sections on solving formulas with geometry and solving problems with systems of three equations. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Introduction to probability and statistics, 13th ed.

Mendenhall (emeritus, University of Florida) and two colleagues from U. of California-Riverside introduce descriptive data analysis for one and two variables, probability and sampling distributions, the analysis of variance, linear regression, and multiple regression analysis. Applications are drawn from medicine, chemistry, business, sociology, and politics. The thirteenth edition adds applet exercises and generates computer printouts with Minitab 15. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Introduction to spectroscopy, 4th ed.

Intended for organic chemistry students, this textbook explains the laboratory techniques of and molecular information revealed by infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. The fourth edition examines multiple strategies for measuring coupling constants, and adds a section on determining the relative and absolute stereochemical configuration with NMR. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

An invitation to health, 2009-2010 ed.

This textbook identifies the components of a healthy lifestyle and offers college students advice on managing stress and weight, exercising, eating well, responsible sex, disease prevention, alcohol use, and self-protection from injury. The 2009-2010 edition adds chapters on emotional and spiritual well-being, preventing major diseases, and lowering the risk of sexually transmitted infections. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Natural hazards and disasters, 2d ed.

Donald and David Hyndman (both: geology, U. of Montana and Michigan State U., respectively) have updated their text for undergraduate environmental and physical geology courses (including those for non-majors) with a thematic focus on natural disasters in the US and Canada. The initial chapters provide an overview of the variability of natural processes and background in some of those that contribute to disasters (e.g. global warming, Nor'easters, wave and beach processes). Later sections address earthquakes and volcanos, hurricanes and other weather extremes, tornados, tsunamis and floods, wildfires, and asteroid impacts. Chapters examine the nature of each phenomenon, describe the methods used for predicting them, and make connections between the physical results of certain disasters and the occurrence of others. Major disasters from the 20th century are presented as examples, including discussion of their structural, social, economic, and human tolls. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)