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Walking Sideways

The Remarkable World of Crabs

By: Judith S. Weis

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Walking Sideways

The Remarkable World of Crabs

By: Judith S. Weis

The world’s nearly 7,000 species of crabs are immediately recognizable by their claws, sideways movement, stalked eyes, and thick outer shells. These common crustaceans are found internationally, thriving in various habitats from the edge of the sea to the depths of the ocean, in fresh water or on land. Despite having the same basic body type as decapod crustaceans—true crabs have heavy exoskeletons and ten limbs with front pincer claws—crabs come in an enormous variety of shapes and sizes, from the near microscopic to the giant Japanese spider crab. In Walking Sideways, Judith S. Weis provides an engaging and informative tour of the remarkable world of crabs, highlighting their unique biology and natural history. She introduces us to recently discovered crabs such as the Yeti crab found in deep sea vents, explains what scientists are learning about blue and hermit crabs commonly found at the shore, and gives us insight into the lifecycles of the king and Dungeness crabs typically seen only on dinner plates. Among the topics Weis covers are the evolution and classification of crabs, their habitats, unique adaptations to water and land, reproduction and development, behavior, ecology, and threats, including up-to-date research. Crabs are of special interest to biologists for their communication behaviors, sexual dimorphism, and use of chemical stimuli and touch receptors, and Weis explains the importance of new scientific discoveries. In addition to the traditional ten-legged crabs, the book also treats those that appear eight-legged, including hermit crabs, king crabs, and sand crabs. Sidebars address topics of special interest, such as the relationship of lobsters to crabs and medical uses of compounds derived from horseshoe crabs (which aren’t really crabs). While Weis emphasizes conservation and the threats that crabs face, she also addresses the use of crabs as food (detailing how crabs are caught and cooked) and their commercial value from fisheries and aquaculture. She highlights other interactions between crabs and people, including keeping hermit crabs as pets or studying marine species in the laboratory and field. Reminding us of characters such as The Little Mermaid’s Sebastian and Sherman Lagoon’s Hawthorne, she also surveys the role of crabs in literature (for both children and adults), film, and television, as well in mythology and astrology. With illustrations that offer delightful visual evidence of crab diversity and their unique behaviors, Walking Sideways will appeal to anyone who has encountered these fascinating animals on the beach, at an aquarium, or in the kitchen.

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Cornell University Press

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0801465605

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Salt Marshes

A Natural and Unnatural History

By: Judith S Weis,Carol A Butler

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Salt Marshes

A Natural and Unnatural History

By: Judith S Weis,Carol A Butler

Tall green grass. Subtle melodies of songbirds. Sharp whines of muskrats. Rustles of water running through the grasses. And at low tide, a pungent reminder of the treasures hidden beneath the surface.All are vital signs of the great salt marshes' natural resources. Now championed as critical habitats for plants, animals, and people because of the environmental service and protection they provide, these ecological wonders were once considered unproductive wastelands, home solely to mosquitoes and toxic waste, and mistreated for centuries by the human population. Exploring the fascinating biodiversity of these boggy wetlands, Salt Marshes offers readers a wealth of essential information about a variety of plants, fish, and animals, the importance of these habitats, consequences of human neglect and thoughtless development, and insight into how these wetlands recover. Judith S. Weis and Carol A. Butler shed ample light on the human impact, including chapters on physical and biological alterations, pollution, and remediation and recovery programs. In addition to a national and global perspective, the authors place special emphasis on coastal wetlands in the Atlantic and Gulf regions, as well as the San Francisco Bay Area, calling attention to their historical and economic legacies. Written in clear, easy-to-read language, Salt Marshes proves that the battles for preservation and conservation must continue, because threats to salt marshes ebb and flow like the water that runs through them.

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Rutgers University Press

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0813548519

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Marine Pollution

What Everyone Needs to Know®

By: Judith S. Weis

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Marine Pollution

What Everyone Needs to Know®

By: Judith S. Weis

Updated to reflect recent research, the second edition of Marine Pollution discusses the sources of marine pollutants, their effects on marine organisms and humans, and how to reduce or eliminate them. Weis covers topics like oil spills, flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, noise pollution, and PFAS. A new chapter examines the prevalence of microplastics, how they find their way into our food, and the associated toxic chemicals. Additional chapters address the deadly effects of climate change in the ocean but also focus on actions that all people can take, citing recent environmental improvements as a cause for hope.

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Oxford University Press

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0197753809

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Do Fish Sleep?

Fascinating Answers to Questions about Fishes

By: Judith S. Weis

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Do Fish Sleep?

Fascinating Answers to Questions about Fishes

By: Judith S. Weis

Judith Weis's clearly written book will interest a wide range of readers, from educators to naturally curious young people."---Howard Reisman, Long Island University --

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0813549418

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9780813549415

Physiological, Developmental and Behavioral Effects of Marine Pollution

By: Judith S Weis

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Physiological, Developmental and Behavioral Effects of Marine Pollution

By: Judith S Weis

Synthesizing decades of work, but up-to-date, this book focuses on organism-level responses to pollutants by marine animals, mainly crustaceans, molluscs, and fishes. Emphasizing effects on physiological processes (feeding/digestion, respiration, osmoregulation), life-cycle (reproduction [including endocrine disruption], embryo development, larval development, developmental processes later in life (growth, regeneration, molting, calcification, cancer), and behaviour, the book also covers bioaccumulation and detoxification of contaminants, and the development of tolerance. The major pollutants covered are metals, organic compounds (oil, pesticides, industrial chemicals), nutrients and hypoxia, contaminants of emerging concern, and ocean acidification. Some attention is also devoted to marine debris and noise pollution.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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9400769490

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9789400769496

Marine Pollution

What Everyone Needs to Know

By: Judith S. Weis

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Marine Pollution

What Everyone Needs to Know

By: Judith S. Weis

An overview of the issues surrounding marine pollution, including topics like how it originates, marine debris, oil, and climate change.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199996687

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Physiological, Developmental and Behavioral Effects of Marine Pollution

By: Judith S Weis

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Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, Seventh Edition

A Comprehensive Study Guide, 7th Edition

By: Judith Tintinalli,J. Stapczynski,O. John Ma,David Cline,Rita Cydulka,Garth Meckler

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Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, Seventh Edition

A Comprehensive Study Guide, 7th Edition

By: Judith Tintinalli,J. Stapczynski,O. John Ma,David Cline,Rita Cydulka,Garth Meckler

The landmark emergency medicine text is now in full color 17 additional chapters available for download With 418 contributors representing over 120 medical centers around the world, Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine is the most practical and clinically rigorous reference of its kind. It covers everything from prehospital care, disaster preparedness, and basic resuscitative techniques, to all the major diseases requiring emergency treatment, such as pulmonary emergencies, renal and GU disorders, and hemophilia. This authoritative, in-depth coverage makes this classic text indispensible not only in emergency departments, but also for residents and practitioners when studying or preparing for any exam they may face. While continuing to provide the most current information for acute conditions, the seventh edition of Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine has been substantially revised and updated to cover all of the conditions for which patients seek emergency department care in a concise and easy-to-read-manner. NEW Features Full-color design with more figures and tables than ever Reader-friendly chapter presentation makes it easy to find important material Updated tables covering drugs and important clinical information Patient safety considerations and injury prevention are integrated into chapters, as appropriate Total revision of the dermatology section enables diagnosis by lesion description and body area affected, and provides current treatment Organ systems sections reorganized to reflect considerations for actual clinical practice. New chapters: New adult chapters include Natural Disasters, Aneurysms of the Aorta and Major Arteries; Hip and Knee Pain, Aortic Dissection; Acute Urinary Retention; Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Intracranial Bleeding; Clotting Disorders; Community–acquired Pneumonia and Noninfectious Pulmonary Infiltrates; Type I Diabetes; Type II Diabetes; Anemia; Tests of Hemostasis; Clotting Disorders; Head Injury in Adults and Children; the Transplant Patient; Grief, Death and Dying; and Legal Issues in Emergency Medicine. Twelve new pediatric chapters including The Diabetic Child, Hematologic-Oncologic Emergencies, Ear and Mastoids, Eye Problems in Infants and Children, Neck Masses, GI Bleeding, Nose and Sinuses, Urologic and Gynecologic Procedures in children, Renal emergencies in children, Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders in children, Pediatric Procedures, Pediatric ECG Interpretation Greater coverage of procedures throughout for the most common conditions seen in the emergency department. Available content for download includes an additional 17 chapters, such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Principles of Imaging, Prison Medicine, Military Medicine, The Violent Patient, Forensics, Wound Ballistics, and Drug Interactions. Free downloads also feature videos and animations for teaching and learning performance of important procedures, especially Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071770062

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Salt Marshes

A Natural and Unnatural History

By: Judith S Weis,Carol A Butler

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A Natural and Unnatural History

By: Judith S Weis,Carol A Butler

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Rutgers University Press

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Emergency Medicine

A Comprehensive Study Guide, Sixth edition

By: Judith E. Tintinalli,Gabor D. Kelen,J. Stephan Stapczynski,American College of Emergency Physicians,

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Emergency Medicine

A Comprehensive Study Guide, Sixth edition

By: Judith E. Tintinalli,Gabor D. Kelen,J. Stephan Stapczynski,American College of Emergency Physicians,

The essential emergency medicine reference! A Doody's Core Title! Covers the gamut of emergency medicine practice in brief, clinically focused chapters. New to this edition are chapters on bioterroism and weapons of mass destruction, pharmacology of antimicrobials, antifungals, and antivirals, principles of drug interactions, endocarditis, and abdominal and pelvic pain in the non-pregnant patient. Pharmacologic considerations, tables of vital differential diagnoses, and observation criteria throughout are new features reflecting developments in this dynamic specialty. "considered by most in the discipline to be a bible of emergency medicine" --Journal of Family Medicine, review of fourth edition. ENDORSED BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS

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007150091X

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Marine Pollution

What Everyone Needs to Know®

By: Judith S. Weis

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What Everyone Needs to Know®

By: Judith S. Weis

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Oxford University Press

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Biochemistry, Biomolecules

By: Donald Voet,Judith G. Voet

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Biochemistry, Biomolecules

By: Donald Voet,Judith G. Voet

Biochemistry is a modern classic that had been thoroughly revised. Explains biochemical concepts while offering a unified presentation of life and its variation through evolution. Incorporates both classical and current research to illustrate the historical source of much of our biochemical knowledge. This edition has been updated to reflect the enormous advances in molecular and protein structure. Features a new chapter on nucleic acids, gene expression, and recombinant DNA technology, as well as a new chapter on nucleotide metabolism. Integrated Biochemical Interactions CD.

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Wiley

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0471250902

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9780471250906

Do Fish Sleep?

Fascinating Answers to Questions about Fishes

By: Judith S. Weis

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Do Fish Sleep?

Fascinating Answers to Questions about Fishes

By: Judith S. Weis

Judith Weis's clearly written book will interest a wide range of readers, from educators to naturally curious young people."---Howard Reisman, Long Island University --

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0813549418

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Understanding Children and Adolescents

By: Judith A. Schickedanz

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Understanding Children and Adolescents

By: Judith A. Schickedanz

This book explains the physical, cognitive, language, and social development of infants and toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-age children, and adolescents.

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Allyn & Bacon

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020531418X

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9780205314188

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Walking Sideways

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Salt Marshes

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Marine Pollution

Marine Pollution

Do Fish Sleep?

Do Fish Sleep?

Physiological, Developmental and Behavioral Effects of Marine Pollution

Physiological, Developmental and Behavioral Effects of Marine Pollution

Marine Pollution

Marine Pollution

Physiological, Developmental and Behavioral Effects of Marine Pollution

Physiological, Developmental and Behavioral Effects of Marine Pollution

Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, Seventh Edition

Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, Seventh Edition

Salt Marshes

Salt Marshes

Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine

Marine Pollution

Marine Pollution

Biochemistry, Biomolecules

Biochemistry, Biomolecules

Do Fish Sleep?

Do Fish Sleep?

Understanding Children and Adolescents

Understanding Children and Adolescents

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