The thirteenth edition focuses on big-picture concepts and themes in microbiology, encouraging students to visualize and synthesize more difficult topics such as microbial metabolism, immunology, and microbial genetics. The thirteenth edition meets all students at their respective levels of skill and understanding while addressing the biggest challenges that instructors face. Updates to the thi…
As all the prior editions of this textbook before, the twenty eighth edition of Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg’s Medical Microbiology remains true to the goals of the first edition published in 1954, which is to “to provide a brief, accurate and up-to-date presentation of those aspects of medical microbiology that are of particular significance to the fields of clinical infections and chemothe…
Written with the non major or allied health student in mind, Foundations in Microbiology, Basic Principles offers an accessible writing style through the use of tools such as case files and analogies to thoroughly explain difficult microbiology concepts. Active learning is promoted via innovative features such as concept mapping and Visual Understanding questions (using art to make content conn…
Foundations in Microbiology is an allied health microbiology text for non-science majors with a taxonomic approach to the disease chapters. It offers an engaging and accessible writing style through the use of tools such as case studies and analogies to thoroughly explain difficult microbiology concepts. We are so excited to offer a robust learning program with student-focused learning activiti…
The new 12th edition of Bailey and Scotts Diagnostic Microbiology solidifies its reputation as the classic text in the field of microbiology. This new edition features the same comprehensive, authoritative content and adds new and updated material throughout. The team of authors includes three well-respected clinical microbiologists, all of whom have experience both in the classroom and the cli…
Offers students the foundation in microbiology they need to perform their duties as health care professionals. This text covers the core concepts outlined for an introductory course by the American Society of Microbiology. It includes coverage of microbe-associated medical problems, including bird flu, SARS, West Nile virus, and anthrax.
This book focuses on the interpretation of colonial morphologies and microscopic appearances of specimens. It covers all aspects of diagnostic microbiology: bacteriology, virology, parasitology and mycology and discusses the techniques, clothing and equipment used in laboratory safety as determined by OSHA blood borne pathogen regulations. Content also includes worldwide microorganisms, specime…
Essential Microbiology is a comprehensive introductory text aimed at students taking a first course in the subject. Covering all aspects of microbiology, it describes the structure and function of microbes before considering their place in the the living world. The second half of the book focuses on applied aspects such as genetic engineering, industrial microbiology and the control of microor…
Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance encapsulates the essential facts and principles of modern clinical medical microbiology, leading the reader along the diagnostic pathway, from the infecting agent through the clinical disease to diagnosis and patient management, whether in the hospital or in the community. Presented in the familiar double page spread style of the At a Glance series…