Thorough & accessible this book presents the design principles of biological systems & highlights the recurring circuit elements that make up biological networks. It provides a simple mathematical framework which can be used to understand & even design biological circuits. The text avoids specialist terms focusing instead on several well-studied biological systems that concisely demonstrate key principles. An Introduction to Systems Biology: Design Principles of Biological Circuits" builds a solid foundation for the intuitive understanding of general principles. It encourages the reader to ask why a system is designed in a particular way & then proceeds to answer with simplified models." ...

Fully updated this new edition provides an introduction to normal healthy physical development for all professionals who specialise in working with children. The author an experienced nurse teacher guides the reader through the key changes in body systems & functions from embryo to birth through childhood & adolescence. Chapter 1 sets the scene for physical needs in child development such as the need to be warm & safe. Chapters 2 to 9 cover the body systems: skeletal; nervous; cardiovascular; respiratory; renal; digestive; reproductive; & immune. The embryology & physiological function at birth is explored in each chapter before the text moves on through the many changes over the next decade to puberty & the arrival at adult functioning.A new final chapter provides a holistic account of childrens development body & mind. Each chapter is illustrated with line drawings & tables & ends with scenarios which illustrate how knowledge supports good practice in a real-life situation & a quiz to consolidate learning. Concise & clearly written this introductory text will be essential reading for all those working with children & families in the health & social care sector enabling them to ensure children enjoy a safe & healthy childhood in line with Every Child Matters & new national service framework directives. ...

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What does belief in God amount to? Can we reasonably believe in Gods existence without argument or evidence? Can Gods existence be proved? Can we believe in miracles? Is there life after death? In this book Brian Davies provides a critical examination of some fundamental questions posed by religious belief. Completely rewritten in order to cover the latest developments in the field the new edition of this highly successful textbook will once again prove the ideal introduction for all students of the philosophy of religion. The book is highly accessible & covers all the key elements of a course in the philosophy of religion. It is designed to complement Brian Davies Philosophy of Religion: A Guide & Anthology although the book can also be used as a st&-alone introduction. ...

Since the publication of the first edition of Introduction to Toxicology toxicology has become a more mature science the number of undergraduate & postgraduate courses has increased & thus the need for a regularly updated introductory text has become more pressing. This third edition caters for this need in a clear & easy-to-read style featuring: * Up-to-the-minute information * Relevant toxicological examples that reinforce principles * End-of-chapter essay questions * New & redrawn illustrations * Glossary of terms * Extensively revised bibliography The fundamental principles of absorption distribution metabolism & excretion are described in the introductory chapters as are the types of exposure & response. In subsequent chapters these are clarified with the use of carefully chosen examples. Among the topics considered are the potential adverse effects of drugs pesticides food additives & industrial chemicals. ...

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This book is intended as an introductory text for students studying a wide range of courses concerned with animal management zoo biology & wildlife conservation & should also be useful to zookeepers & other zoo professionals. It is divided into three parts. Part 1 considers the function of zoos their history how zoos are managed ethics zoo legislation & wildlife conservation law. Part 2 discusses the design of zoos & zoo exhibits animal nutrition reproduction animal behaviour (including enrichment & training) animal welfare veterinary care animal handling & transportation. Finally Part 3 discusses captive breeding programmes genetics population biology record keeping & the educational role of zoos including a consideration of visitor behaviour. It concludes with a discussion of the role of zoos in the conservation of species in the wild & in species reintroductions. This book takes an international perspective &

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