[Lista-Algas] Balogh International - New Summer Books

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MessageBalogh International - New Summer Books

Unravelling The Algae: The Past, Present, and Future of Algae Systematics. Juliet Brodie. Due Late August 2007. ISBN: 9780849379895. 400 pp. Hardcover. $119.95
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.
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. 

Monitoring of Harmful Algae Blooms. L. Pettersson. Due August 2007. ISBN: 978-3-540-22892-9. Approx. 300 pp. Hardcover. $129.00
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.

Diatoms: Biology and Morphology of the Genera. 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
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.
Contents:
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

Ecology of Tidal Freshwater Forested Wetlands of the Southeastern United States. William H. Conner. Due August August 2007. ISBN: 978-1-4020-5094-7. Approx. 515 pp. Hardcover. $239.00
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.
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.

Eutrophication of Shallow Lakes with Special Reference to Lake Taihu. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology, Vol. 194. Boqiang Qin. 2007. ISBN: 978-1-4020-6157-8. 328 pp. Hardcover. $159.00
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.

PaleoBase: Deep Sea Benthic Foraminifera. Ann Holbourn. Due August 2007. ISBN: 9781405103039. 100 pp., 1000 stunning high resolution images. Hardcover. $350.00 approx.
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.

Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea. Falkowski and Knoll. Due August 2007. ISBN: 9780123705181. 520 pp. Hardcover. $79.95
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.

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Thanks,
Scott Balogh
Balogh International Inc
1911 N. Duncan Rd, Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA
ph: +1 217 355 9331; fax: +1 217 355 9413
www.balogh.com
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