DNA: A Graphic Guide to the Molecule that Shook the World

With humor, depth, and philosophical and historical insight, DNA reaches out to a wide range of readers with its graphic portrayal of a complicated science. Suitable for use in and out of the classroom, this volume covers DNA's many marvels, from its original discovery in 1869 to early-twentieth-century debates on the mechanisms of inheritance and the deeper nature of life's evolution and variety. Even readers who lack a background in science and philosophy will learn a tremendous amount from this engaging narrative. The book elucidates DNA's relationship to health and the cause and cure of disease. It also covers the creation of new life forms, nanomachines, and perspectives on crime detection, and considers the philosophical sources of classical Darwinian theory and recent, radical changes in the understanding of evolution itself. Already these developments have profoundly affected our notions about living things. Borin Van Loon's humorous illustrations recount the contributions of Gregor Mendel, Frederick Griffith, James Watson, and Francis Crick, among other biologists, scientists, and researchers, and vividly depict the modern controversies surrounding the Human Genome Project and cloning.

Comics & Graphic Novels

Van Loon, Borin

Rosenfield, Israel

Ziff, Edward

Graphic Novels

Columbia University Press

With humor, depth, and philosophical and historical insight, DNA reaches out to a wide range of readers with its graphic portrayal of a complicated science. Suitable for use in and out of the classroom, this volume covers DNA's many marvels, from its original discovery in 1869 to early-twentieth-century debates on the mechanisms of inheritance and the deeper nature of life's evolution and variety. Even readers who lack a background in science and philosophy will learn a tremendous amount from this engaging narrative. The book elucidates DNA's relationship to health and the cause and cure of disease. It also covers the creation of new life forms, nanomachines, and perspectives on crime detection, and considers the philosophical sources of classical Darwinian theory and recent, radical changes in the understanding of evolution itself. Already these developments have profoundly affected our notions about living things. Borin Van Loon's humorous illustrations recount the contributions of Gregor Mendel, Frederick Griffith, James Watson, and Francis Crick, among other biologists, scientists, and researchers, and vividly depict the modern controversies surrounding the Human Genome Project and cloning.

The Beginner Books -- "Their cartoon format and irreverent wit make difficult ideas accessible and entertaining." -- Newsday aking us through the upheavals in biological thought which made The Origins of Species possible, Jonathan Miller introduces us to that odd revolutionary, Charles Darwin -- a remarkably timid man who spent most of his life in seclusion; a semi-invalid riddled with doubts, fearing the controversy his theories might unleash; yet also the man who finally undermined belief in God's creation. Along the way we meet a fascinating cast of characters: Darwin's scientific predecessors, his contemporaries (including Alfred Russell Wallace, whose anticipation of natural selection forced Darwin to publish), his opponents, and his successors whose work in modern genetics provided necessary modifications to Darwin's own work. Splendidly illustrated, this clever, witty, highly informative book is the perfect introduction to Darwin's life and thought.

Darwin for Beginners

Miller, Jonathan

Reference

Pantheon

This monograph focuses on the analysis of trace metals in biological tissues and environmental materials. In most cases, procedures are so completely covered that no other source is necessary to finish an analysis. Includes chapters on such important topics as determination techniques, basic materials, sample preparation, botanical and zoological samples, and clinical samples.

Selected Methods of Trace Metal Analysis: Biological and Environmental Samples (Chemical Analysis)

Science & Math

Chemistry

Wiley-Interscience

An Instant Guide to Weather is an ideal compact identification guide to a subject which preoccupies and affects us all. From sunshine to snow, hurricanes to holes in the ozone layer, freak conditions to daily forecasting, this user-friendly guide covers the atmosphere, weather systems, clouds, winds, climate and other features of the weather in easy-to-understand terms. Detailed full-color illustrations with informative text and diagrams make it simple to recognize different types of weather and understand their causes.

Instant Guide to Weather (Instant Guides)

Lawrence, Eleanor

Environment

Gramercy

Each of the models in this book is both beautiful and interesting to make. Each also plays its part as a hands-on introduction to geodesic domes. With the aid of its models, this book explains the underlying theory for designing geodesic domes and shows how a sphere can be divided and subdivided symmetrically in order to create dramatic buildings which are light and strong and also have no need of internal support.

Geodesic Domes: Demonstrated and explained with cut-out models

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Tarquin

Traces Darwin's career and the development of his theory, considers objections to evolution, and looks at new and related discoveries in genetics

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Writers & Readers

"Introducing Buddha" describes the life and teachings of the Buddha, but it also shows that enlightenment is a matter of experiencing the truth individually and by inspiration which is passed from teacher to student. Superbly illustrated by Borin Van Loon, the book illuminates this process through a rich legacy of stories and explains the practices of meditation, Taoism and Zen. It goes on to describe the role of Buddhism in modern Asia and its growing influence on Western thought.

Introducing Buddha: A Graphic Guide (Graphic Guides)

Hope, Jane

Arts & Photography

Icon Books

"Introducing Hinduism" offers a guide to the key philosophical, literary, mythological and cultural traditions of this extraordinarily diverse faith. It untangles the complexities of Hinduism's gods and goddesses, its caste system and its views on sex, everyday life and asceticism. This work answers questions including: Why do Hindus revere the cow? Must Hindus be vegetarian? And much more...

Introducing Hinduism: A Graphic Guide (Graphic Guides)

Lal, Vinay

L'ADN: La Science en bandes dessinées

JACOB

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