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The Blackburn Press Announces the Reprinting of a Biology Classic: 

 

The Art of Scientific Investigation by William I.B. Beveridge, ISBN
1-932846-05-0, paperback, 178 pages

 

In The Art of Scientific Investigation, originally published in 1950, W.I.B.
Beveridge explores the development of the intuitive side in scientists. The
author's object is to show how the minds of humans can best be harnessed to
the processes of scientific discovery. This book therefore centers on the
"human factor"; the individual scientist. The book reveals the basic
principles and mental techniques that are common to most types of
investigation. Professor Beveridge discusses great discoveries and quotes
the experiences of numerous scientists.

 

"The virtue of Mr. Beveridge's book is that it is not dogmatic. A free and
universal mind looks at scientific investigation as a creative art. . . ."
The New York Times

 

This and other mathematics and statistical titles are available at
http://www.blackburnpress.com/mast.html

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ordering.

 

This book is available from Amazon.com at
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/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/103-5317424-9474238

 

Also available from The Blackburn Press:

 

The Growing Plant Cell Wall by Stephen C. Fry, ISBN 1-930665-08-3,
paperback; 330 pages

 

First published in 1988 and now known as a classic, Stephen Fry presents, in
considerable practical detail, a wealth of information on methods for the
preparation and analysis of plant cell walls and their constituents. The
topics include: the isolation and purification of structural constituents,
enzymes and metabolites; radiolabelling; an introduction to tissue culture
techniques; the chemical characterization of polymers and biosynthetic
intermediates.

 

"Stephen Fry has written an invaluable book on the analytical techniques
available in this important research field. This is an excellent book for
the typical modern biologist." J. Experimental Biology

 

"This book will be of considerable value to anyone engaged in the analysis
of plant cell walls." Ann. Botany

 

"For those who intend to do any practical cell wall analysis this book will
be an invaluable laboratory manual." Plant Pathology

 

These and other biology titles are available at
http://www.blackburnpress.com/biologybooks.html

Free shipping until May 30 in the United States; use Code "ShipFree" when
ordering.

 

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/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/102-7030044-6887357

 

Plant Structure: Function and Development, by J.A. Romberger, Z. Hejnowicz,
and J.F. Hill, ISBN 1-930665-95-4, paperback; 524 pages

 

Originally published in 1993, and long out-of-print, this book has become a
classic.

 

The book covers the developmental anatomy of large, complex plants,
particularly of perennial shrubs and trees that grow and survive for decades
and centuries. The book is focused on the meaning of that anatomy, the
integrated structure, as a determinant of effective function. A pervading
theme is that the plant structures that have "survived" evolution within the
larger context of geologic and climatic evolution are well attuned to
biochemical and biophysical principles that determine and define efficient
function.

 

This book is intended for those who have already studied the anatomy and
development of plants. It is addressed to advanced students, teachers and
researchers in the broad, interrelated fields of botany, forestry,
horticulture and agronomy, and to others having professional interests in
the culture of woody plants and the stewardship of ecosystems. It is
especially addressed to those who, by study and research, seek to narrow the
wide gap between the cellular and molecular biology approaches to
understanding the format and content of inherited information, and the
actual morphogenesis and integrated functioning of higher plant organisms.

 

"Plant Structure: Function and Development, first published in 1993,
remained in print for such a short time that many of us missed the
opportunity to purchase a copy (I have been working with a tattered
photocopy for the past 7 years). The authors note in the preface that
"complex plants, particularly woody plants . . . have survived eons of
organismal evolution" and as such "are well attuned to biochemical and
biophysical principles that determine and define efficient function." Too
often plant anatomy has been treated in isolation from its' all-important
functional significance. The authors of this book provide a welcome and
well-developed bridge between structure and physiology, as well as providing
the developmental aspects critical to a complete understanding.

 

Not only does the book provide valuable insights for biologists studying
extant plants (including applied areas of horticulture, agronomy and forest
biology), but it is also, in my view, a valuable resource for
paleobotanists, particularly those interested the rapidly growing area of
paleo-ecophysiology. Often woody plants are given only cursory attention in
plant structure texts, but not so here. Both Romberger and Hejnowicz spent
their professional careers studying woody plants, and their insights are
critical to the success of this treatise. Although the book is primarily a
very turgid reference source, it could also serve as a text for advanced
undergraduate or graduate courses - and then would become a valuable library
addition for those students." Richard Jagels Professor of Forest Biology
University of Maine

 

These and other botany titles are available at
http://www.blackburnpress.com/botany.html

Free shipping until May 30 in the United States; use Code "ShipFree" when
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/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/102-7030044-6887357

 

The Blackburn Press was founded with the mission of keeping in print and
available for purchase book titles that larger publishers have lost interest
in and have declared "out-of-print."  We specialize in scientific, medical,
and technical books and textbooks.  

 

The Blackburn Press is interested in hearing of other titles we might
consider returning to print. Your suggestions are welcome. Thank you. 

 

Mary S. Donovan

The Blackburn Press

Publishers of classic scientific and technical books

Post Office Box 287

Caldwell, NJ 07006

Tel: 973-228-7077

Fax: 973-228-7276

E-mail: mdonovan@blackburnpress.com

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