As medical devices increase in complexity, concerns about efficacy, safety, quality, and longevity increase in stride. The second edition of Reliable Design of Medical Devices presents the basic concepts and the major issues involved in the design of medical devices, updating the information to stay at the forefront of developments...more

Statistical Monitoring of Clinical Trials: Fundamentals for Investigators introduces the investigator and statistician to monitoring procedures in clinical research. Clearly presenting the necessary background with limited use of mathematics, this book increases the knowledge, experience, and intuition of investigations in the use of these important procedures now required by the...more

"…packed with over 400 pages of exceptionally well-organized and cross-referenced terminology, making it an essential reference for anyone working directly or indirectly wit those pioneering the frontiers of modern biology." --AntiCancer Research 26, July 2006 "…essential for the industry worker and the advanced student in one of the many...more

This book covers the most important taxa and structures for freshwater, marine, and terrestrial forms of algae. It offers comprehensive coverage on topics ranging from algae's historical role through its taxonomy and ecology to its natural product possibilities. The authors discuss the scientific advances made in the study of bioactive...more

Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily.

The new edition, like the current one, will give an insight into the whole of plant science, which is one of the fundamental areas of biology. It will...more