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Everything you need for success in this essential all-in-one revision and exam practice series covering the most popular GCSE 9-1 History studies.

Martin investigates how psychological and emotional factors influence health through their effects on behaviour and the immune system by exploring how the brain and immune system interact.

This edition features: new chapters on recombinant DNA technology and genetic analysis; discussions of new techniques, including electrophoretic mobility shift assays, DNA footprinting, gene replacement and transgenic animals; and expanded coverage of developmental genetics.

Measuring Behaviour has established itself as a standard text. Largely rewritten, updated and reorganised, this third edition is, as before, a guide to the principles and methods of quantitative studies of behaviour, with an emphasis on techniques of observation, recording and analysis. It provides the basic knowledge needed to measure behaviour, doing so in a succinct and easily understood form. The sections on research design and the interpretation and presentation of data have been greatly expanded. Written with brevity and clarity, Measuring Behaviour is, above all, a practical guide book. Aimed primarily at undergraduate and graduate students in biology and psychology who are about to embark upon quantitative studies of animal and human behaviour, this book provides a concise review of methodology that will be of great value to scientists of all disciplines in which behaviour is measured, including biological anthropology, the social sciences and medicine.

The book showcases the extraordinary lives of thirty overlooked American heroes, highlighting their significant yet unrecognized contributions to history. Readers will discover tales of a tailor who saved George Washington's life, the first African-American combat pilot, and a determined 62-year-old female journalist fighting against injustice. This engaging collection offers a refreshing perspective on American history, similar in appeal to popular works like Kenneth C. Davis's series and Rick Beyer's storytelling.

Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the narrative explores the struggles of individuals grappling with economic despair and societal changes. Characters navigate personal hardships while seeking hope and resilience in their lives. The story delves into themes of survival, community, and the human spirit's capacity to endure adversity, painting a vivid picture of a transformative era in American history. Through their journeys, readers witness the impact of the economic crisis on families and relationships.

The investigation into ritual murders of young entertainers in Cuba unfolds as law student Eduardo Betancourt partners with journalist Tomás Fuentes. Their pursuit leads them to a mysterious man plagued by voodoo-haunted dreams, intertwining elements of crime, culture, and the supernatural. As they delve deeper, the duo confronts the dark underbelly of society, exploring themes of justice and the influence of folklore.