This new edition is relevant to students taking degrees within Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Ecology and Biomedical Sciences. Its unique coverage includes 1st year undergraduates taking modules in Statistics and Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Ecology and discovery-oriented laboratory courses. Also relevant to 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates undertaking project work at this level and beyond.

Asking Questions in Biology: Key Skills for Practical Assessments and Project Work (2nd Edition)

Science & Math

Barnard, Chris

Gilbert, Francis

McGregor, Peter

Biological Sciences

Benjamin/Cummings

The complete guide to practical work in the biological sciences: from conception of the investigation, through data collection, data analysis and finally presentation.

Asking Questions in Biology: A Guide to Hypothesis Testing, Experimental Design and Presentation in Practical Work and Research Projects (3rd Edition)

This primer provides an introduction to the ideas of modern conservation biology, and the issues that constrain us from achieving sustainability.Opening with a consideration of ecology and conservation as a science, and the notion of different processes happening at different scales, the primer goes on to discuss the importance of populations and life histories. It also emphasises interactions between different species, a key area ofunderstanding for getting to grips with ecology. With a step up in scale, it then introduces the idea of ecosystem services, and the dependence of human life and well-being on these services. The long history of the impact of humans on the landscape leads to a discussion of myths such as the"balance of nature" and "pristine environments". These concepts are crucial to understanding modern ideas of the right way to conserve our world.Using the South Sinai in Egypt as a case study throughout, the primer explores explore the issues of how indigenous people can maintain their traditions in the modern world, and the relationship between their traditions and biodiversity. These form the key to understanding how humans can livesustainably with the natural world.

Conservation: a people centred approach (Oxford Biology Primers)

Gilbert, Hilary

Oxford University Press

Asking and answering questions is the cornerstone of science yet formal training in understanding this key process is often overlooked. Asking Questions in Biology unpacks this crucial process of enquiry, from a biological perspective, at its various stages. It begins with an overview of scientific question-asking in general, before moving on to demonstrate how to derive hypotheses from unstructured observations. It then explains in the main sections of the book, how to use statistical tests as tools to analyse data and answer those questions before, finally, showing the best practice in presenting scientific reports. As such, it is an indispensable companion to all students of biology, but particularly those enrolled in courses concerning experimental design; data analysis; hypothesis testing; research methods; or any practical project work.

Asking Questions in Biology: A Guide to Hypothesis Testing, Experimental Design and Presentation in Practical Work and Research Projects (4th Edition)

Reference

Pearson

Yob Nation: The Truth About Britain's Yob Culture

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Portrait

Parent Power: The complete guide to getting the best education for your child

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

Piatkus

A funeral sermon, preached by Francis Gilbert, on Sunday the first of May, 1774 on the death of Nathaniel Gilbert, Esq; of the said island. Who departed this life 20th April, 1774.

History

World

Gale ECCO, Print Editions

At last, here it is. The book that tells you the unvarnished truth about teaching. By turns hilarious, sobering, and downright horrifying, it contains the sort of information that you won't find in any school prospectus, government advert, newspaper article, or Hollywood film. In this memoir, Francis Gilbert candidly describes the remarkable way in which he was trained to be a teacher, his terrifying first lesson and his even more frightening experiences in his first job at Truss comprehensive, one of the worst schools in the country. Follow Gilbert on his roller coaster journey through the world that is the English education system; encounter thuggish and charming children, terrible and brilliant teachers; learn about the sinister effects of school inspectors and the teacher's disease of "controloholism"; and spy on what really goes on behind the closed doors of inner-city schools.

I'm a Teacher, Get Me Out of Here!

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Short Books

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