A full-color review of the clinically important aspects of microbiology Includes more than 20 case studies The twenty-sixth edition of Jawetz, Melnick & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology delivers a concise, up-to-date overview of the roles microorganisms play in human health and illness. Linking funda[...]

A comprehensive handbook of analytical techniques in geochemistry which provides the student and the professional with an understanding of the wide spectrum of different analytical methods that can be applied to Earth and environmental materials, together with a critical appreciation of their relati[...]

The Japanese boy, Chuyosi, is a restless troublemaker whose severely strict grandfather has finally been given the reins to crack down on him. His grandfather sends him on a quest to find the roots of their ancestry. The family names' roots brings him to Korea where his taxi driver, a chatty energe[...]

When E-Soh issues an ultimatum to Kum-Ji, she has to choose him on the spot or watch him walk away for good! The fledgling couple hits some rough patches as Yo-I goes on the road for their comeback tour, and Kum-Ji spends a lot of time following their rival band, DDL, but nothing major gets in the w[...]

Examining in detail at least one amazing site for all fifty states, Albert Dickas clearly explains the geologic forces behind each one's origin in "101 Geologic Sites You've Gotta See." Dickas discusses not only iconic landforms such as Devil's Tower in Wyoming but also locales that are often overlo[...]

Questions about the role and influence of think tanks in matters of foreign policy and geopolitics are both timely and important. The reconfiguration of global power, explosion of social media, shifts away from traditional print and oral-based ways of imparting knowledge, and the dramatic increase i[...]

Travel to Costa Rica to enjoy white-water rafting, the pristine beaches of Guanacaste, vibrant San Jose, and the Nicoya Peninsula - with National Geographic as your trusted guide. This dazzling guidebook, written by Central America travel expert Christopher P. Baker, covers all the main cities, to[...]

An origami practice pad that includes basic origami folding techniques and instructions to make a paper 'masu box', as well as 400 sheets of beautiful origami paper in 32 fun geometric designs.[...]

Incorporate diagonals, triangles, squares, circles, and other stylish geometric patterns in your knitwear Through ten easy lessons and ten projects for color-work knitting, designer Mary Jane Mucklestone teaches intermediate knitters a variety of techniques, including striping and the Fair Isle col[...]