Cengage Learning

Applied biomechanics; concepts and connections.

This text concentrates on the science and mechanics of movement and demonstrates how biomechanics relates to the other subdisciplines of exercise science. Each stand-alone chapters begins with a high- interest example, then presents fundamental concepts and relates them to various subdisciplines (exercise physiology, motor behavior, adapted PE, pedagogy), and gives real-life examples to meet the needs of students from different areas. Boxes describe recent research in biomechanics-related fields and relate it to chapter concepts. Chapter sample problems and practice problems are included. The art program features b&w photos and two-color anatomical illustrations. The authors are affiliated with the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science at Kennesaw State University. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Biochemistry, 6th ed.

Intended for non-biochemistry majors who have completed organic chemistry, this textbook describes the structure and dynamics of cellular components, introduces the basic concepts of molecular biology, and explores some aspects of intermediary metabolism, such as carbohydrates, glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and photosynthesis. The sixth edition adds sections on protein-folding chaperones, silent mutations, microarrays, and chloroplast genes. Jumping the gun a bit to make the book seem "new" for a longer time, it carries a 2009 copyright (even though it was extant in 2007). (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

College algebra, 7th ed.

This text is for students who need a college algebra course as a prerequisite for the calculus sequence or for the finite math/calculus sequence, or that satisfies a liberal arts requirement. Four major ideas unify the text: solving equations and inequalities, solving problems, developing graphics techniques, and developing and using the concept of a function. The text presents basic concepts of algebra in a straightforward way, and uses examples drawn from real- world situations that students can identify with. New features in this seventh edition include chapter objectives, concept quizzes, and worked examples, plus new problems. Chapter 10 of the previous edition has been removed because most of the topics covered in it are typically taught in a liberal arts math course and not in College Algebra. The text has been cited in Resources for College Libraries. The authors are affiliated with Seminole Community College. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Contemporary issues in bioethics, 7th ed.

Beauchamp and Walters (both ethics, Georgetown U.) are joined by two new co-editors, Kahn (bioethics, U. of Minnesota) and Mastroianni (law/public health genetics, U. of Washington) in creating an updated anthology of classic and contemporary essays on bioethics. Sixty of the 112 selections are new to the seventh edition. The updated text features new chapters on organ transplantation and on biotechnology and bioscience; entirely new selections for the chapter on public health; substantially revised discussion of justice and health care; the uniting of all reproductive questions into a single chapter covering both assisted reproduction and moral and legal arguments about abortion; and a new essay by a Japanese scholar reviewing medical atrocities committed by Imperial Japanese armies during the occupation of China. No subject index. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Foundations of astronomy, 10th ed.

Seeds (Franklin and Marshall College) describes the motion of the Earth and its moon, identifies the stars and galaxies visible from Earth, and illustrates how scientists analyze evidence and theory to create logical arguments about nature and the physical universe. The tenth edition of the colorful textbook updates evidence of ancient lakes on Mars, geysers on Enceladus, and liquid methane on Titan. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Introduction to working with adult survivors of childhood trauma.

Knight (social work, University of Maryland-Baltimore County) contends that, although survivors of childhood trauma make up a disproportionate number of those seeking social services and treatment for addictions, many professionals are unwilling or unable to address abuse in the client's childhood. Relying on the perspective of Lawrence Shulman's interactional model, she offers an overview and case examples on working with survivors of childhood trauma. Consistent with Schulman's conceptualization of interactional practice, the book is organized around phases in the helping relationship, with material on key concepts, theory and research, and core helping skills grouped in chapters on the different phases of the helping relationship in individual and group work. In order to realistically represent clients' experiences, case material sometimes uses graphic language. The book is written for professionals on the front lines of trauma work, including addictions and sexual assault counselors, mental health and child welfare workers, and professionals working in forensic and correctional settings. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Organic chemistry, 5th ed.

Intended for pre-med and chemistry students, this textbook has two objectives: to help students learn organic chemistry and to provide a foundation for students who will move on to other molecular science courses. Topics include atomic and molecular orbitals, synthesis of molecules, organic chemistry applied to biology, and, of course, the basics of organic chemistry. This updated fifth edition also includes new features such as orbital diagrams and end-of-chapter summaries. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Physicians desk reference, 62d ed.; 2008. (CD-ROM included)

This reference reproduces verbatim the texts of the Food and Drug Administration-approved labeling for drugs, prescription information provided by manufacturers for drugs historically marketed without FDA approval, and the labels for some dietary supplements and other products, covering some 3,000 products in all. To aid in product location, the reference includes a manufacturer's index (with contact information), a brand and generic name index, a product category index, and a product identification guide with full-color, actual-size photos of tablets, capsules, and other dosage forms and packages. Also included in the text of the reference are a key to controlled substance categories, a key to FDA use-in-pregnancy ratings, a directory of poison control listings, a directory drug information centers, an FDA MedWatch form, a vaccine adverse event reporting form, listings of patient assistance programs, an FDA telephone directory, and guidelines for diagnostic agents. The CD-ROM contains the PDR Electronic Library, a searchable database of Physicians Desk Reference prescribing information. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Survival guide for general, organic, and biochemistry; with math review.

As a supplement to the standard two-semester chemistry textbook, this study aid summarizes basic concepts and formulas for learning chemistry, and walks through sample exercises. The 17 modules cover atomic theory, chemical bonding, organic nomenclature, substitution reactions, stereoisomerism, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. The authors teach at the University of Georgia. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

What is psychology?, 2d ed.

This undergraduate textbook introduces theories of perception, behavior, memory, and language acquisition, and describes physical, cognitive, and social development from conception to death. Pastorino (Valencia Community College) and Doyle (Gainesville College) also explore motivation, emotion, gender differences, sexual attitudes, social influence, stress, personality, mental health disorders, and psychotherapy. The second edition combines the two developmental chapters into one chapter, and updates statistics, research findings, and drug therapies. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)