Tony D. Williams is professor of ecological and evolutionary physiology and chair of biology at Simon Fraser University. His books include Physiological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds (Princeton). Scott McWilliams is professor of wildlife ecology and physiology at the University of Rhode Island. Julia A. Clarke is the John A. Wilson Professor in Vertebrate Paleontology at the University of Texas at Austin. Elizabeth MacDougall-Shackleton is professor...

There are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the tiny bee hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich, making birds one of the most diverse and successful animal groups on the planet. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of birds, What Is a Bird? explores all aspects of these remarkable creatures, providing an up-close...

Provides a history of Black hairstyles, and discusses sanitation and preventing bacterial infections in the hair salon, different types of scalp diseases and disorders, and braiding and sculpting techniques.

Provides background information on the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of birds, offers advice for observing birds, and includes an identification guide to 150 common North American birds.

Presents a dynamic approach to understanding the avian world through an exploration of anatomy, physiology, behavior, communication, evolution, migration, and ecology.

"Roy Porter explores medicine's evolution against the backdrop of the wider religious, scientific, philosophical, and political beliefs of the culture in which it develops, and he shows how our need to understand where diseases come from and what we can do to control them has - perhaps above all elseinspired developments in medicine through the ages. He charts the remarkable rise of modern medical science - the emergence of specialties such as anatomy,...

Inside you'll get instant access to thousands of definitions and abbreviations relevant to all health professionals. Learn - and recall - the precise meanings of terms related to; anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology; physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment; surgical techniques and medical equipment; other facets of health care, such as administration, computer technology, and psychiatry. This portable guide clarifies complex terms by...