Covering the latest Cambridge A Level Biology syllabus (97), this stretching resource supports advanced science skills. It helps build long-term performance, as well as supporting confidence for the Cambridge exams. The practical approach helps to make science meaningful - ideal for students planning to study science at university.

<p class="keynote" style="margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; font-family: Graphik, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span style="font-weight: 600;">How did the dog become man’s best friend? A celebrated anthropologist unearths the mysterious origins of the unique partnership that rewrote the history of both species.</span></p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6; font-family: &quot;Chronicle Text&quot;, Georgia, serif; color: rgb(63, 63, 63);">Dogs and humans have been inseparable for more than 40,000 years. The relationship has proved to be a pivotal development in our evolutionary history. The same is also true for our canine friends; our connection with them has had much to do with their essential nature and survival. How and why did humans and dogs find their futures together, and how have these close companions (literally) shaped each other? Award-winning anthropologist&nbsp;<b style="font-weight: bold;">Pat Shipman</b>&nbsp;finds answers in prehistory and the present day.</p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6; font-family: &quot;Chronicle Text&quot;, Georgia, serif; color: rgb(63, 63, 63);">In&nbsp;<i>Our Oldest Companions</i>, Shipman untangles the genetic and archaeological evidence of the first dogs. She follows the trail of the wolf-dog, neither prehistoric wolf nor modern dog, whose bones offer tantalizing clues about the earliest stages of domestication. She considers the enigma of the dingo, not quite domesticated yet not entirely wild, who has lived intimately with humans for thousands of years while actively resisting control or training. Shipman tells how scientists are shedding new light on the origins of the unique relationship between our two species, revealing how deep bonds formed between humans and canines as our guardians, playmates, shepherds, and hunters.</p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6; font-family: &quot;Chronicle Text&quot;, Georgia, serif; color: rgb(63, 63, 63);">Along the journey together, dogs have changed physically, behaviorally, and emotionally, as humans too have been transformed. Dogs’ labor dramatically expanded the range of human capability, altering our diets and habitats and contributing to our very survival. Shipman proves that we cannot understand our own history as a species without recognizing the central role that dogs have played in it.</p>

<p><div class="other-info" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 25px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"></div></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 24px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Dogs are often thought of as obedient, loyal animals, but their repertoire of attributes and emotions stretches across the spectrum. They’re also advanced communicators, peace ambassadors and effective thinkers, with unique avatars and identities. From their puppy eyes to their protective stance, there is a lot of fragility and balance in their communication. Written by a renowned canine behaviourist,<span>&nbsp;</span><em style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;">Dog<span>&nbsp;</span></em><em style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;">Knows</em><span>&nbsp;</span>navigates the journeys of several dogs through life, embraces their vulnerability, and helps us decode their nuanced communication strategies and messages. Rooted in reality and science, and woven into an engrossing narrative, the book handles the enigmatic world of dog communication and intuition with great sensitivity.</p>

<p>"This book intends to cater to the principal needs of all the students preparing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) at the Undergraduate Level in the Biology Domain.</p><p>This book features a brief coherent introduction of all the topics, supported by various exercises plus multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to prepare for the examination. The Present Publication is the Latest 2022 Edition, authored by Kapil Gurbaxani, with the following noteworthy features:[As per the Latest Syllabus] released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), [Chapter-wise/Topic-wise MCQs] with hints and answers, [Chapter-wise ‘Mind Maps/Quick Review’] for complete revision of concepts, [Theory Supported by Diagrams] for conceptual clarity, [Official Mock Test Pattern], [Flow Charts, Tables and Diagrams] are provided for conceptual clarity.</p><p>The structure of the book is as follows: Chapter 1 provides an in-depth understanding of the various modes of asexual and sexual reproduction in organisms, Chapter 2 provides a diagrammatic explanation of the sexual reproduction in angiosperms, Chapter 3 and 4 covers all the aspects of human reproduction and how different methods of birth control operates along with ways to solve the problem of infertility, respectively, Chapters 5 and 6 provide a complete conceptual understanding of genetics at the macro and molecular levels with a large number of MCQs, Chapter 7 helps to understand how life evolved on earth, the theories surrounding it and how present-day humans evolved, Chapter 8 is very relevant in the present time as it gives an idea about the various diseases and how our body’s immune system operates, Chapters 9 and 10 are of particular interest and importance for human benefits; It explains the following: How humans have improved the varieties of crops and breeds of animals, Utilization of micro-organisms for commercial and ecological benefits, Chapters 11 and 12 caters to the real advancements in the field of biotechnology and its applications, which have transformed human understanding of the role that biology has in every aspect of life, Chapter 13 acknowledges the way an organism deals with its environment and what majestic interactions it has with other species., Chapter 14 covers concepts of ecology and various functions performed by it, along with how recycling of various minerals occurs, Chapter 15 helps to understand the importance of biodiversity and what are various ways to conserve it, Chapter 16 holds unique importance as it shows the various pollution problems society grapples with and what unique solutions citizens have innovated to overcome them."</p><div><br></div>

<p><span style="color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; letter-spacing: 0.7px; text-align: justify;">Immunology. Systemic Bacteriology Virology Mycology Parasitology (Human) and Clinical Microbiology in 85 chapters which will be highly useful for II M.B.B.S. and II B.D.S. students. Nursing students practising physicians House-surgeons And public health students. Many illustrative diagrams and colored figures have been drawn wherever possible. A section on parasitology is exclusive in this book which is not covered in any other single text of microbiology. Also some chapters on antimicrobial therapy vaccines and sera and on clinical microbiology are useful specialties.</span></p><div class="short-description" style="margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; letter-spacing: 0.7px;"><div class="std" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">Essentials of Microbiology is a short book focussing on the causative agents of microbial diseases. Their morphology, cultural characters, antigenic structure. Toxin production. Pathogenesis. Transmission Laboratory diagnosis. Prevention and treatment. The book has seven sections covering General Bacteriology.</p><div><br></div></div></div><p><br></p>

<span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Arial; text-align: justify; letter-spacing: 0.7px;">Entrepreneurship Development and Communication Skills in Agricultural Extension Education focuses on understanding the role of agriculture in enterprise evolution to get additional income from subsidiary&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Arial; text-align: justify; letter-spacing: 0.7px;">business. The</span><span style="text-align: justify;"><font color="#212529" face="system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Noto Sans, Liberation Sans, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji"><span style="font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.7px; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;role of different communication methods for proper conversation in shaping economic&nbsp;</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.7px; font-family: Arial;">behavior</span><span style="font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.7px; font-family: Arial;">. Extension education emphasizes a broader study of rural area, agriculture, society behaviour and views markets as a result of the complex interaction of these various institutions, for example, individuals, firms, states, and social norms. The earlier tradition continues today as a leading heterodox approach to extension. The book covers the basic concepts of rural development, Do’s and Don’ts in communication and business, its impact and changing scenario in developing economies. The book is broad, relevant and useful to academic, administrative and research-oriented mass. The scope lies in mutual understanding the basic dogmas of institutional systems and its interlinked with allied economic management activities dealing&nbsp;</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.7px; font-family: Arial;">with, management</span><span style="font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.7px; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;in agricultural production, finance and marketing of agriculture and agricultural allied&nbsp;</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.7px; font-family: Arial;">activities. The</span><span style="font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.7px; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;institutional extension systems will be the upcoming platform for changing scenario of Indian economy in all phases,&nbsp;</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.7px; font-family: Arial;">economically, globally</span><span style="font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.7px; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;and environmentally safe. The book derives the simplicity in understanding the basic concepts in agricultural extension, market works and allied broad sectors and its allied activities. The book will be helpful to UG,PG and PhD students in determining the pros and cons of economic institutional attire in developing agriculture.</span></font></span><br>

<p><span style="color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; letter-spacing: 0.7px; text-align: justify;">It covers the gynecological aspects from conception to old age. The concise text reflects the current trend towards a core curriculum and self-directed learning. The text is described in 37 chapters, each with detailed headings, illustrations, tables, flowcharts, and photographs which make the text it easy to read, understand and reproduce. Written with an original idea that a single textbook can provide the basic knowledge of gynecology to the students and at the same time prepare them for both theory and practical examinations of Indian universities, this book is primarily written for undergraduate medical students. However, postgraduate students will also be benefitted in understanding the basic facts in gynecology and preparing for theory and practical examinations.</span><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; letter-spacing: 0.7px; text-align: justify;">The book is presented in two major sections: Fundamental Microbiology (Chapters 1-7) and Applied Microbiology (Chapters 8-11). The first section deals with the forms, structures, functions and classification of micro-organisms (bacteria, my co-plasmas and viruses) in the light of the changing concepts. Chapter 7 concentrates on the genetics of micro-organisms giving an insight into the advanced knowledge of molecular biology. The applied aspects of micro-organisms like industrial microbiology, agricultural micro biology and medical microbiology have been accommodated in section two. A separate chapter on Immunology, Hypersensitivity and Serology has been incorporated to familiarize the students with the intricacies of disease resistance and various laboratory practices. Each chapter is appended with suggested readings to stimulate the students for further study in related disciplines.</span><br></p>

<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; letter-spacing: 0.7px; text-align: justify;">The book has been structured in such a way that without sacrificing the completeness of accuracy of information, students can access information in small, well identifiable steps. The author has compiled the various facets of Microbiology right from the fundamentals of Molecular level with ample information on basic and applied concepts of Microbiology.</p><h3 style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.35; color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 0.7px;">Key Features</h3><ol style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 35px; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; letter-spacing: 0.7px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The text divided into 17 chapters, provides basic information related to respective topics.</li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Covers the concepts of general microbiology microbial physiology, immunology medical microbiology, genetics molecular and general virology</li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Provides ample information on the basic and applied concepts of microbiology</li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Lots of Illustrations incorporated to make the subject more interesting and easy to understand.</li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Covers conventional method of identification of microbes including recent sequencing techniques to identify the microbes.</li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Includes classification of all microorganisms and important equipment used in micro biology laboratory and their applications.</li></ol><h3 style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.35; color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 0.7px;">The book is:</h3><ol style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 35px; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; letter-spacing: 0.7px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Useful to life science students</li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Also helpful to Medical and other health streams students for basic understanding of the subject</li></ol>

<p><span style="color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; letter-spacing: 0.7px; text-align: justify;">this book will help to lay a firm foundation. For both physicians and trainees, the knowledge will enable them to tackle all common renal problems with complete competence.</span><br></p>