This monograph captures the current excitement in invertebrate neurobiology, from the manipulation of activity in specified neurons to the investigation of behavior. The monograph emphasizes the evolutionary aspects of neurobiology and work on non-model species. The chapters, from internationally respected contributors, incorporate trenchant findings but also identify important outstanding questions. The volume will inspire graduate students and post-docs, and provide a good starting point for any scientist who wants to learn about this resurgent field.
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The Barnes & Noble ReviewOne of the most dependable series available, Lonely Planet's guidebooks are packed with essential information and accurate maps and are written with enough character that they are also good reading for armchair travelers. The series is now popular with travelers of all sorts, although backpackers and adventure travelers have long relied on Lonely Planet's guides because of the wide range of destinations offered. Whether you want to relax on the beaches of Thailand, roam the Australian outback, or explore the deserts of Iran, Lonely Planet has a practical, thorough guidebook for your destination. For dangerous or less-traveled regions, we highly recommend Lonely Planet's guides because they provide crucial information in an easy-to-use format, making it possible for travelers to handle the difficulties of language, customs, and transportation. In countries with unfamiliar alphabets, the guides include the names of cities and sights in both English and native characters, and glossaries are provided to help travelers with menus. The series offers lodging and restaurant options for all budgets, but the main focus is on getting a good deal for your money. With good writing, a wealth of valuable information, and beautiful color photo sections, Lonely Planet's guides are hard to beat.(Julie Carr)
Travellers of all ages and budgets view their Lonely Planet guidebook as a trustworthy travel companion. Every country is covered--from Argentina to Zimbabwe--with reliable, up-to-date and practical travel advice. In each country guide are thousands of detailed listings, reviews and recommendations as well as inspirational highlight sections, a full-colour front section with stylish images, and comprehensive maps to even the smallest towns.Discover why 40,000 North Americans flock to Australia every month. For this fourteenth edition of Australia, more authors were sent to more remote places than ever before, with a refocus on the needs of budget and mid-range travellers and more of the features readers ask for: sustainable travel; the best of contemporary indigenous Australia; and a special driving section.
For the traveller, Turkey is a feast even when you're not eating; a banquet of plenty expressed in colours, smells and customs. In this unique guide to the culture of food and drink in Turkey, you'll discover that with every scoop of pilav, or swig of raki, you learn more about the essence of Turkish culture. Afiyet olsun ! *an exploration of the regional influences which make up Turkish cuisine *an intimate guide to home cooking, traditions and celebrating with food *the definitive culinary dictionary, a quick reference glossary and useful phrases for every food & drink occasion *tantalising photography & recipes.
The book highlights the importance of food as a means of connection and celebration, drawing from Hamed Allahyari's experiences as a restaurateur in Iran and his new life in Australia. Through recipes that reflect his Persian heritage, Hamed invites readers to explore simple yet flavorful dishes, such as herbed dadami dip and braised lamb with saffron rice. With each recipe, he shares his journey and cultural background, encouraging everyone to partake in the joy of cooking and dining together, regardless of their origins.
