Human Impact on the Natural Environment: Past, Present and Future (8版)

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【簡介】 A brand new edition of the definitive textbook on humankind's impact on the Earth's environment--now in full colorThis classic text explores the multitude of impacts that humans have had over time upon vegetation, animals, soils, water, landforms, and the atmosphere. It considers the ways in which climate changes and modifications in land cover may change the environment in coming decades. Thoroughly revised to cover the remarkable transformation in interest that humans are having in the environment, this book examines previously uncovered topics, such as rewilding, ecosystem services, techniques for study, novel and no analogue ecosystems, and more. It also presents the latest views on big themes such as human origins, the anthropocene, domestication, extinctions, and ecological invasions.Extensively re-written, Human Impact on the Natural Environment, Eighth Edition contains many new and updated statistical tables, figures, and references. It offers enlightening chapters that look at the past and present state of the world--examining our impact on the land itself and the creatures that inhabit it; the oceans, lakes, rivers and streams; and the climate and atmosphere. The book also takes a deep look at our future impact on the planet and its resources--our affect on the coastal environments, the cryosphere and the drylands, as well as the hydrological and geomorphological impacts.Fully updated to take account of recent advances in our understanding of global warming and other phenomenaOffers current opinions on such topics as human origins, the anthropocene, domestication, extinctions, and ecological invasionsFeatures a full-color presentation to allow for more and clearer photographs and diagramsContains more international case studies than previous editions to balance UK examplesHuman Impact on the Natural Environment is essential reading for undergraduates in geography and environmental science, and for those who want a thorough, wide-ranging and balanced overview of the impacts of humans upon natural processes and systems from the Stone Age to the Anthropocene and who wish to understand the major environmental issues that concern the human race at the present time.

Managing Human Resources (19版)

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【簡介】 【目錄】 Table of Contents PART 1. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PERSPECTIVE. 1. The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management. 2. Strategy and Human Resources Planning. PART 2: MEETING HUMAN RESOURCES REQUIREMENTS. 3. Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management. 4. Job Analysis and Job Design. PART 3: DEVELOPING EFFECTIVENESS IN HUMAN RESOURCES. 5. Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers. 6. Employee Selection. 7. Training and Development. 8. Performance Management. PART 4: IMPLEMENTING COMPENSATION AND SECURITY. 9. Managing Compensation. 10. Pay-for-Performance: Incentive Rewards. 11. Employee Benefits. 12. Promoting Safety and Health. PART 5: ENHANCING EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS. 13. Employees Rights and Discipline. 14. The Dynamics of Labor Relations. PART 6: EXPANDING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT HORIZONS. 15. International Human Resources Management. 16. Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems.

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【簡介】 Organized by body system and ailment makes it easy to locate appropriate therapies.Includes background on the physiology of major systems and ailments so readers can understand how and why a pharmaceutical, botanical, or dietary supplement works.Broad coverage includes green plants, fungi, and microorganisms.Includes extensive references and citations from both conventional and complimentary-alternative medical systems when natural products or their derivatives are involved.

The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology 12/e (12版)

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【簡介】 Providing an easy-to-digest, comprehensive review of what can be a complex and challenging subject, The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 12th Edition, covers all aspects of normal and abnormal embryonic and fetal development. In a clear, concise manner, this lavishly illustrated text has been extensively revised to incorporate recent research and current clinical practice guidelines, meeting the needs of medical and health sciences students as well as those in graduate programs. Online features include multiple-choice questions and narrated animations to further support student success. Features: • Guides you month by month and stage by stage through embryo and fetal organ and systems development, using full-color photographs of clinical cases, relevant modern medical imaging, and numerous high-quality supportive figures. • Covers timely topics such as signaling pathways used during development, epigenetics, gene editing and CRISPR/Cas9 technology, reproductive in-vitro technology, stem-cell culture and creation and use of human organoids and early embryoids, morphogens, new teratogens (infections and environmental chemicals), and clinical genetics of common birth defects. • Emphasizes modern clinical imaging techniques, with many new 3D HD color rendered images of embryos and fetuses, 3D constructions of whole embryos, and imaging updates to sections on the head and neck, genitourinary system, ovarian development, nervous system, eyes, and integumentary system. • Details how molecular biology has affected clinical practice, including techniques such as recumbent DNA technology and stem cell manipulation. • Contains clinical “Blue Boxes” cases with answers to questions, numerous illustrations, crisp medical imaging figures, and many clinical photographs. • Provides clinically-oriented problems for each chapter, with corresponding answers and explanations designed to facilitate discussion and learning. In addition, multiple-choice questions and answers are available online for supportive self-assessment. • Features 18 outstanding, narrated, full-color animations to help you as you explore and learn the complexity of embryological development. • Provides the knowledge base needed for today's examinations, including USMLE Step 1, as well as for future clinical practice. • An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. 【目錄】 1. Introduction to Human Development 2. First Week of Human Development 3. Second Week of Human Development 4. Third Week of Human Development 5. Fourth to Eighth Weeks of Human 6. Fetal Period: Ninth Week to Birth 7. Placenta and Fetal Membranes 8. Body Cavities, Mesenteries, and Diaphragm 9. Pharyngeal Apparatus, Face, and Neck 10. Respiratory System 11. Alimentary System 12. Urogenital System 13. Cardiovascular System 14. Skeletal System 15. Muscular System 16. Development of the Limbs 17. Nervous System 18. Development of Eyes and Ears 19. Integumentary System 20. Human Birth Defects 21. Common Signaling Pathways Used During Appendix Discussion of Clinically Oriented Problems Index