Why Ecology Matters
“Why Ecology Matters is quite different from traditional ecology texts. Krebs does not attempt to cover classic studies or the authors of many of our main theories. To many ecologists, this will be a blasphemous approach to teaching ecology, but engaging a non-specialist audience necessitates focusing on the major ideas and how they affect people, rather than on science per se. Rather than trying to cover all the core principles and concepts in ecology, Krebs covers twelve main messages, explicitly tying these messages to human-caused changes and impacts, as well as potential society feedback. In this way, he explores the full gamut of ecology for a range of readers.”—Marc W. Cadotte, University of Toronto Scarborough
Paper $25.00
Stormwater
A Resource for Scientists, Engineers, and Policy Makers
“Original, thorough, and clear, Stormwater is a holistic, comprehensive primer that can be used by scientists, engineers, and policy makers alike. Indeed, it is the most comprehensive book to date on the chemical, physical, and biological aspects of stormwater, and on how we manage it, associated impacts, and controls. Excellent.”—David Sample, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Paper $40.00
Environmental Law for Biologists
“This well-crafted and insightful book will help ecological and environmental scientists and policy makers to navigate through the often murky seas of environmental law, ranging from the protection of endangered species, to the management of land, to the wise use of freshwater and marine resources, to water and air pollution, and the looming problem of global climate change. This is an enormously valuable contribution to a truly important arena of human endeavor.”—Robert D. Holt, University of Florida
Paper $35.00
Adaptation in Metapopulations
How Interaction Changes Evolution
“Adaptation in Metapopulations is a multifaceted, deeply considered discussion of the current state of our understanding of how evolution proceeds within and among connected populations, including metapopulations and other kinds of groups. It is also a book on whether and how natural selection may act at multiple group levels, rather than solely at the level of selection among individuals. In that sense it evaluates our understanding of the conditions under which group selection could occur.”—John N. Thompson, University of California, Santa Cruz
Paper $40.00
The Origin of Higher Taxa
Palaeobiological, Developmental, and Ecological Perspectives
“Kemp’s book provides much to think about, ideas and models linking palaeobiology and evo-devo genomics. His book could be criticized for being too open-ended and hypothetical, but then such deeply considered, thoughtful syntheses can provide the materials to construct numerical models for testing. This is the role of Kemp’s book, and it has the advantage of being written lucidly.”—Trends in Ecology & Evolution
Paper $49.00
What Every Science Student Should Know
“In a world where science-based majors are in ever higher demand but shrinking in numbers, this book is a treasure trove of invaluable insights and advice on how to succeed in college-level science courses. It is hands-on wisdom extracted from the trenches and from careful research that I wish I had access to when I was a student, and that I hope my future students will be smart enough to learn from.”—Marcelo Gleiser, author of The Island of Knowledge
Paper $22.50
Quantifying Life
A Symbiosis of Computation, Mathematics, and Biology
“Kondrashov covers all of the mathematics and computation that biology students need. And the writing is outstanding, the best I’ve seen in a mathematics text.”—Sarah Hews, Hampshire College
Paper $35.00