The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes

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The third edition of The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes covers the basic principles of prokaryotic physiology, biochemistry, and cell behavior. It presents microbial metabolism in the context of the chemical and physical problems that cells must solve in order to grow. Written in a clear, straightforward manner, the book provides a modern perspective on the diversity of microorganisms, and an updated account of the major aspects prokaryotes, such as cell structure, metabolism, developmental biology, environmental adaptation, biofilm formation, and cellular signaling pathways. It is organized according to topic rather than by organism, therefore helping students understand the general principles of physiology and metabolism. Each chapter ends with thought-provoking study questions, a summary, and an extensive list of references to outside research literature students may go to for more information and detailed explanations of material in the text. The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes, Third Edition, is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on microbial physiology of bacterial metabolism. It can be used in conjunction with a laboratory manual, Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory: A Quantitative Approach, by David White and George D. Hegeman. Features of the Third Edition BLIncludes New Material on: Cell Division, Cell-Cell Signaling, Cell Development, Biofilm Formation BLContains boxed asides that cite interesting historical information about important discoveries and notable people in the field from the 19th Century to the 1960s

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An Essential Microbiology Reference.......2007-03-23

This is an excellent resource for biochemical pathways, relationships, and diagrams of prokaryotic physiology. The written material is particularly lucid, which is greatly appreciated. While the diagrams are simple and in black-and-white print, their reduced complexity lends clarity to the concepts illustrated. I highly recommend this book to anyone in the microbial sciences at the upper-undergraduate level and beyond.

A difficult but useful book.......2005-08-01

Although it seems impossible to have just one text on the huge field of microbial physiology, this book makes a very valiant effort to be just that. The details are painstakingly researched, the text is concise and clear (no fluff anywhere!), and for such a small book, the author does a masterful job of presenting a huge amount of useful information.

Of course, every book has its downfalls, the main one of this book being its lack of helpful illustrations. Sometimes you just MUST HAVE some help visually to understand something (e.g. mixed acid fermentation, sporulation) and this book often didn't offer that. (Even if there WAS a figure, it was so hard to decipher that you'd be better off with nothing at all.) Also, some huge areas of microbial physiology were completely left out like bacterial stress response.

Overall, not the best but not the worst. It's certainly not a waste of money, but you might want to have some sort of companion book to supply your diagrams and illustrations.

Good information, poor illustrations.......1998-12-22

I used this text as a supplement for my microbial physiology class and found the explantions good, if not complete. The problem I had was that the graphic representations used to show varying processes were either very lacking, or completely absent. Most good science texts use detailed illustrations and colored ink. This text provides neither and would probably serve the more experienced bacterial physiologist as a good reference.

Alkali Cation Transport Systems In Prokaryotes

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Alkali Cation Transport Systems In Prokaryotes
EVERT, ED. BAKKER
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Alkali Cation Transport Systems in Prokaryotes is the first book that brings together the physiological, structural, and molecular biological aspects of the transport of sodium, potassium, and ammonium across the bacterial cell membrane. Sodium translocation plays a major role in energy coupling of some prokaryotes, and much of the book is devoted to new and exciting developments in this field. Over 30 experts have contributed to this excellent reference for microbiologists, biochemists, molecular biologists, cell biologists, chemotherapists, and researchers interested in bioenergetics.

Dna Damage And Repair, Volume 1: DNA Repair in Prokaryotes and Lower Eukaryotes (Contemporary Cancer Research)

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Dna Damage And Repair, Volume 1: DNA Repair in Prokaryotes and Lower Eukaryotes (Contemporary Cancer Research)
Jac A. Nickoloff
Manufacturer: Humana Press
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Award-winning researchers review of key aspects of DNA repair in a wide variety of organisms, including all-important model systems. The book focuses on DNA damage and repair in prokaryotic and model eukaryotic systems, emphasizing the significant progress that has been made in the past five years. Each chapter has undergone a rigorous peer-review cycle to ensure definitive and comprehensive treatment. Major topics include UV and X-Ray repair, repair of chemical damage, recombinational repair, mismatch repair, transcription-repair coupling, and the role of DNA repair in cell cycle regulation.

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The amazing world of bacteria

The Prokaryotes Vol 2
Martin, Ed. Dworkin
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 0387254927

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The first edition of The Prokaryotes, published in 1981, took a bold step to become the most comprehensive and authoritative encyclopedic handbook on prokaryotes. Another important step was taken with the second edition in 1992, when the chapters were organized on the basis of the molecular phylogeny as a rational, evolutionary basis for the taxonomy of the prokaryotes. By then, the two volumes of the first edition had expanded to four.

With the decision to publish the handbook electronically, the third edition was the boldest step of all. The advantages were obvious and persuasive: essentially unlimited space, no restrictions on the use of color, and the inclusion of film and animated illustrations. Nevertheless, the affection for a printed handbook was highly underestimated and during the first 5 years of the continuously evolving online version, a growing demand for a new print edition was voiced by the scientific and corporate community.

Thus, Springer is now publishing a third edition in printed form. In total, 7 volumes will make up this new fully revised and updated version. Compared to the second edition, this edition will contain 85% new contents, printed in color throughout. It will be ideally suited for research centers in academia and in the corporate world that need reliable and up-to-date information on the biology of the prokaryotic organisms.

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The amazing world of bacteria.......2000-09-22

This is the best and most recent reference book for Microbiologists, bar none. It is packed with a wide range of information and general topics, as well as specific information for each classified bacterial genus.

I have used this as a reference book for my college and professional carer, and have never been disappointed. The information is arranged in an easily usable fashion and gives an exhaustive list of references after each section.

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The book summarizes the achievements of the past decade in the biochemistry, bioenergetics, structural and molecular biology of respiratory processes in selected genera of the domain Bacteria along with an extensive coverage of the redox chains of extremophiles belonging to the Archaean domain. The volume is a unique piece of work since it contains a series of chapters dealing with metabolic features having important microbiological and ecological relevance such as the use of ammonium, iron, methane, sulfur and hydrogen as respiratory substrates or nitrous compounds in denitrification processes. Particular attention is also dedicated to peculiar groups of prokaryotes such as Gram positives, acetic acid bacteria, pathogens of the genera Helicobacter and Campylobacter, nitrogen fixing symbionts and free-living species, oxygenic phototrophs (Cyanobacteria) and anoxygenic (purple non-sulfur) phototrophs. The book is intended to be a long-term source of information for Ph.D. students, researchers and undergraduates from disciplines such as microbiology, biochemistry and ecology, studying basic and applied sciences, medicine and agriculture.

Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Vol. 157 (Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology)

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Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Vol. 157 (Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology)

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Frommer’s is the name you can trust for great travel bargains. Our acclaimed $-a-Day series is not for backpackers who want to rough it, but for travelers with taste, who’ve outgrown their student lifestyle and demand comfortable accommodations and good, authentic meals at a reasonable price. Each guide is loaded with detailed listings for mom-and-pop motels, B&Bs, comfortable guesthouses, good-value bistros, and ethnic restaurants. You’ll find a bargain-hunter’s shopping guide, affordable fun after dark, and complete sightseeing coverage, including the best things to do for free (or almost).

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Very helpful.......2006-09-24

I really like the "from $__ a day" series. The books really helped me plan my trips to England/Ireland. My only issue with the Ireland book was when I went in 2003, there was a museum still listed in Dublin (a music museum) that had been closed for several years. Aside from that, the books were great. I used them to find some very affordable and friendly B&B's that I would return to.

Great Book.......2005-11-05

This book was indespensible for the trip that I just took. It really helped on the front end for planning where to go, and also when we were there, so we would have extra ideas. It was neat to see a place and wonder if maybe we ought to try it out, and more than half the time there was a description of it in this book. The desciptions really helped. Great book.

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Antarctica (A First Book)
Gardner Soule
Manufacturer: Franklin Watts
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The First Book of Antarctic
Joseph B. Icenhower
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The First Book of the Antarctic
Joseph Bryan Icenhower
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First Book of the Antarctic
J B Icenhower
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The First Book of the Antarctic
Capt. U.S.N. J.B. Icenhower
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The First Book of the Antarctic.
Joseph Bryan Icenhower
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ROALD AMUNDSEN'S BELGICA DIARY: THE FIRST SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION TO THE ANTARCTIC.(Review) (book review): An article from: Arctic
Ian N. Higginson , and Hugo Decleir
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ASIN: B0008I2YQ2
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Arctic, published by Arctic Institute of North America of the University of Calgary on March 1, 2001. The length of the article is 1093 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: ROALD AMUNDSEN'S BELGICA DIARY: THE FIRST SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION TO THE ANTARCTIC.(Review) (book review)
Author: Ian N. Higginson
Publication: Arctic (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2001
Publisher: Arctic Institute of North America of the University of Calgary
Volume: 54 Issue: 1 Page: 86

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First Book of the Antarctic
J B Icenhower
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The first book printed in the Antarctic
Mary P Goodwin
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