The Haptophyte Algae (ed. J.C. Green and B.S.C. Leadbeater)
Systematics Association Special Volume No. 51; 458 pp with halftones, line figures, and tables. Oxford: Clarendon Press/Systematics Association; November, 1994. Price 80.00/$132.00 (25% reduction to members of the Systematics Association). ISBN 0-19-857772-9.
From the publishers notes:
Although they have been known for some decades, members of the haptophyta have received increasing attention in recent years as their economic and ecological significance have become apparent. Phycologists of all persuasions are now actively engaged in research on the group and this book, the first monograph on these fascinating organisms, presents and authoritative review of the current state of present efforts. There are 22 chapters in all, each written by specialists in their subject, covering all major aspects of haptophyte studies. These include, for example, their systematics, fine structure, physiology, the biochemistry of calcification (coccolith formation), their ecology, fossil record, molecular genetics, phylogeny and evolution, and more. All contributors have reviewed earlier work as well as the latest developments and the book is invaluable, therefore, as the only available comprehensive reference text on the group.
Dictionary of Microbial Genetics
If you (and/or colleagues) are involved (and/or interested) in microbial genetics (prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic) and can read Chinese (and/or Esperanto), then you (and/or your institution) should have a copy of Ralph Lewin's international "Dictionary of Microbial Genetics" (118 pp), just published (ISBN 7-5052-0184-OH/.32) by the China Esperanto Press (PK 77 Beijing, P. R. China, CN 100037) and can be ordered through the ELNA Book Service, P.O. Box 1129 El Cerrito, CA. 94530, USA. Note: There is even an English index!
--Ralph Lewin
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