Benjamin Cummings

Human anatomy & physiology laboratory manual, 9th ed.; fetal pig version.

This is the fetal pig version of a hefty wire-spiral-bound book/CD-ROM lab manual for students in introductory human anatomy and physiology courses. The lab experiences are designed to be relevant for students concentrating in nursing, physical therapy, dental hygiene, pharmacology, respiratory therapy, and health and physical education, as well as biology and premedical programs. The 46 exercises reflect the manual's dual focus on anatomical and physiological aspects, with most of the anatomical exercises followed by physiological experiments. The manual is independent of any textbook, so it contains background discussions and terminology necessary to perform all experiments. This ninth edition features new activities, many new and revised color photos and illustrations, an extensively revised histology atlas, and color-coded headings. Review worksheets are now placed directly after the exercises. The accompanying CD-ROM contains computer simulations, videos of actual lab experiments, and 77 physiology activities with matching slides. A companion Web site is also new. With its broad coverage, the manual can be used in a one- or two-semester course. Marieb is affiliated with Holyoke Community College. Mitchell is affiliated with Onondaga Community College. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Human anatomy & physiology laboratory manual, cat version, 9th ed. (CD-ROM included)

This is the cat version of a hefty wire-spiral-bound book/CD-ROM lab manual for students in introductory human anatomy and physiology courses. The lab experiences are designed to be relevant for students concentrating in nursing, physical therapy, dental hygiene, pharmacology, respiratory therapy, and health and physical education, as well as biology and premedical programs. The 46 exercises reflect the manual's dual focus on anatomical and physiological aspects, with most of the anatomical exercises followed by physiological experiments. The manual is independent of any textbook, so it contains background discussions and terminology necessary to perform all experiments. This ninth edition features new activities, many new and revised color photos and illustrations, an extensively revised histology atlas, and color-coded headings. Review worksheets are now placed directly after the exercises. The accompanying CD-ROM contains computer simulations, videos of actual lab experiments, and 77 physiology activities with matching slides. A companion Web site is also new. With its broad coverage, the manual can be used in a one- or two-semester course. Marieb is affiliated with Holyoke Community College. Mitchell is affiliated with Onondaga Community College. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Nutrition & you.

In a textbook designed to "make nutrition personal and practical," and that takes into account the visual learning style of today's students, Blake (Boston U.) introduces college students to the core concepts, life cycle issues, and controversies in this field. The text includes self-assessments (e.g. risk for various diseases); debates over issues such as the safety of specific weight-loss diets and bioengineered foods, to develop critical thinking skills; and consciousness about world hunger. Appended materials include nutrient value tables, US exchange lists for meal planning, and resources. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Study guide for Campbell, Reece, Simon Essential biology, 3d ed. & Essential biology with physiology, 2d ed.

The 29 chapters in this study guide correspond to Essential biology, 3rd ed. chapters of the same number, and provide 40-100 matching, multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, figure, and analogy questions for reviewing molecules and cells, DNA, the evolution of microbial life, plants, animal structure, digestion, circulation, hormones, reproduction, and the nervous system. Quiz and puzzle answers are provided. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)