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<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff size=3>Balogh International - New
Summer Books<BR></FONT></STRONG><BR><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000
size=3>Unravelling The Algae: The Past, Present, and Future of Algae
Systematics.</FONT> </STRONG>Juliet Brodie. Due Late August 2007. ISBN:
9780849379895. 400 pp. Hardcover. $119.95<BR>Unravelling the Algae: The Past,
Present, and Future of Algae Systematics brings together the most respected
minds in the field to review the state-of-the-science and assess the impact of
molecular tools on the taxonomy of algal groups. Emphasizing that a range of
traditional and molecular approaches are required, along with other techniques
such as transmission electron microscopy, to support full interpretation of the
data, the book discusses the extent to which these tools broaden our
understanding of the immense diversity of algae and revolutionize ideas of
taxonomy and classification. Divided into three parts, the book introduces the
very latest ideas on the evolution of algae and the concept of classification
and illustrates contrasting viewpoints. The second section addresses systematics
and covers virtually all algal groups ranging from microalgae to ultraplankton
with individual chapters devoted to each. The final section explores the impact
of genomics on algal systematics and concludes with a discussion of future
directions for research.<BR>As the most up-to-date, authoritative source for
classifying algae, Unravelling the Algae: The Past, Present, and Future of Algae
Systematics provides unparalleled access to the encyclopedic information
revealed by the use of the latest in molecular tools. <BR><BR><FONT
color=#ff0000 size=3><STRONG>Monitoring of Harmful Algae Blooms.</STRONG></FONT>
L. Pettersson. Due August 2007. ISBN: 978-3-540-22892-9. Approx. 300 pp.
Hardcover. $129.00<BR>Sometimes known as "Red Tides", harmful algae blooms are
made up of a wide variety of phytoplankton species at large in the World’s
oceans. However, they produce toxins which can harm marine life, and in certain
circumstances, these harmful algae blooms can even cause illness or death in
humans. Shellfish filter-feed on phytoplankton and concentrate their toxins in
their bodies – and people who eat them can contract life-threatening food
poisoning. A number of countries have monitoring programs to measure the
presence of toxins in algae blooms. This crucial and timely work concentrates on
the research techniques that are used to monitor visible algae blooms and
through remote sensing, including infrared techniques, predict them through
mathematical modeling. Drawing on current and future satellite data, the book
presents visible perspectives on a more efficient HAB monitoring system for the
future. It also emphasizes practical applications, impacting on marine ecology,
national economy, health, food and safety and quality
assurance.<BR><BR><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000 size=3>Diatoms: Biology and
Morphology of the Genera.</FONT></STRONG> F.E. Round, R.M. Crawford, D.G. Mann.
Due Late July 2007. ISBN: 9780521714693. 757 pp. Paperback edition of the 1990
hardcover edition. $80.00<BR>Illustrated descriptions of over 250 genera of
diatoms are presented for the first time in this wide-ranging volume. The
introduction describes the diatom cell in detail, the structure of the wall
(often extremely beautiful designs), the cell contents and aspects of life cycle
and cell division. The generic atlas section is the first account of diatom
systematics since 1928, and each generic description is accompanied by scanning
electron micrographs to show the characteristic
structure.<BR>Contents:<BR>Preface Biology of Diatoms Preamble; The diatom cell;
Collecting and studying diatoms; Culturing; Silicon: occurrence, uptake and
deposition; Cell symmetry; Life form; Valve structure; Complementarity and
heterovalvy; Portules; Ocelli, pseudocelli and pseudo-noduli; Raphe; Girdle
bands (copulae); Internal valves; Resting states and resting spores; The organic
casing; The protoplast: plastids, mitchondria, dictyosomes, nucleus, vacuole;
The cell cycle; Vegetative multiplication and cell size reduction; Sexual
reproduction; Oogamy; Physiological anisogamy and isogamy; Automixis and
parthenogenesis; Auxospore development; Motility; Ecology; Palaeoecology;
Concepts in diatom systematics; Evolution and phylogeny; Fossils; Accounts of
genera - preliminary notes; Summary of classification Generic atlas Centric
genera Araphid genera Raphid genera Appendix I New Taxa Appendix II List of
recently described genera Appendix III Index, Nominum, Genericorum, References,
Taxonomic index, Subject index<BR><BR><FONT color=#ff0000 size=3><STRONG>Ecology
of Tidal Freshwater Forested Wetlands of the Southeastern United
States.</STRONG></FONT> William H. Conner. Due August August 2007. ISBN:
978-1-4020-5094-7. Approx. 515 pp. Hardcover. $239.00<BR>This book draws
together the latest findings from investigators focusing on the hydrological
processes, community organization, and stress physiology of freshwater, tidally
influenced land-margin forests of the southeastern United States. It describes
the land use history that led to the restricted distribution of these wetlands,
and provides descriptions of the hydrology, soils, biogeochemistry, and
physiological ecology of these systems, highlighting the similarities shared
among tidal freshwater forested wetlands.<BR>Including case studies from North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Louisiana, Ecology of Tidal
Freshwater Forested Wetlands of the Southeastern United States will be an
important resource for researchers, natural resource managers and students
interested in understanding the complex dynamics of this unique coastal
ecosystem; one that has been altered by land-use history and which is now
undergoing decline due to changing climate, sea-level rise and hurricanes. In
particular, it provides current knowledge on those biological, geological,
hydrological and physical forcing factors that may influence the possible
alternatives and likely success of coastal restoration projects for these
vulnerable ecosystems.<BR><BR><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000 size=3>Eutrophication
of Shallow Lakes with Special Reference to Lake Taihu. Series: Developments in
Hydrobiology, Vol. 194.</FONT></STRONG> Boqiang Qin. 2007. ISBN:
978-1-4020-6157-8. 328 pp. Hardcover. $159.00<BR>Eutrophication and algal blooms
are worldwide environmental issues in lakes. The eutrophication process and
formation mechanisms of algal blooms are particularly complicated in shallow
lakes due to the strong lake–land, air–water and water–sediment interactions.
This volume features papers presented at the International Symposium on the
Eutrophication Process and Control in Large Shallow Lakes – with Special
Reference to Lake Taihu, a Shallow Subtropical Chinese Lake, held in Nanjing,
China, 22–26 April, 2005. The topics include: physical processes and their
effects on shallow lake ecosystems; biogeochemistry of sediments and nutrient
cycling in shallow lakes; algal blooms and ecosystem response in shallow lakes;
eutrophication control and restoration in shallow lakes; and resource
exploitation, environmental protection and sustainable management in shallow
lakes.<BR><BR><FONT color=#ff0000 size=3><STRONG>PaleoBase: Deep Sea Benthic
Foraminifera.</STRONG></FONT> Ann Holbourn. Due August 2007. ISBN:
9781405103039. 100 pp., 1000 stunning high resolution images. Hardcover. $350.00
approx.<BR>PaleoBase: Deep-Sea Benthic Foraminifera presents the latest
taxonomic revision for 300 species in the form of an illustrated,
state-of-the-art relational database. Relying primarily on material collected by
the Deep-Sea Drilling Project (DSDP) and Ocean Drilling Programme (ODP) for
examples of characteristic deep-sea species, and containing over 1,000 colour,
digital composite illustrations of unprecendented accuracy, this database
represents a significant step forward in the presentation of systematic
information in general, and microfossil systematics in particular. For this
first time, consistent and reliable information for each species morphology,
taxonomy, synonymy, bathymetery, paleoecology, chronostratigraphy,
biostratigraphy is summarized in one place and in a searchable format. In
addition, the database contains a morphological key for each species and
citations to over 350 references from the primary scientific
literature.<BR><BR><FONT color=#ff0000 size=3><STRONG>Evolution of Primary
Producers in the Sea.</STRONG></FONT> Falkowski and Knoll. Due August 2007.
ISBN: 9780123705181. 520 pp. Hardcover. $79.95<BR>This text reference examines
how photosynthesis evolved on Earth and how phytoplankton evolved through time –
ultimately to permit the evolution of complex life, including human beings. The
first of its kind, this book provides thorough coverage of key topics, with
contributions by leading experts in biophysics, evolutionary biology,
micropaleontology, marine ecology, and biogeochemistry. This exciting new book
is of interest not only to students and researchers in marine science, but also
to evolutionary biologists and ecologists interested in understanding the
origins and diversification of life. Primary Producers of the Sea offers these
students and researchers an understanding of the molecular evolution, phylogeny,
fossil record, and environmental processes that collectively permits us to
comprehend the rise of phytoplankton and their impact on Earth's ecology and
biogeochemistry. It is certain to become the first and best word on this
exhilarating topic.<BR><BR><FONT color=#0000ff size=3><STRONG>If you would like
to place an order, please send me an email with your complete mailing (street)
address and method of payment.<BR>Thanks,<BR></STRONG></FONT>Scott
Balogh<BR>Balogh International Inc<BR>1911 N. Duncan Rd, Champaign, Illinois
61822 USA<BR>ph: +1 217 355 9331; fax: +1 217 355
9413<BR>www.balogh.com<BR>***************************************************************<BR>Please
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