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This book was originally published in a custom size (6 x 8) Please print and bind as 6 x 9 adding 1/4 inch to the top margin and 3/4 inch to the bottom. There are several blank pages near the back of this book which were added to accommodate even signatures in the original. These pages, as well as the backlist pages which are the last printed pages in the book, should be deleted from the reprint.

Every genus is described and illustrated with one or more plates of line drawings by the botanical artist Eleanor Catherine, and distribution maps. Topics covered include their economic value, phylogenetic relationships, fossil history, cultivation, anatomy (by J.C. French) and chemistry (by R. Hegnauer).

This title was first published in 2001: Despite considerable expansion, the scholarly literature on political corruption has remained fragmentary, often polarized, consisting either of sweeping systematic statements, or case-specific examples. Perry bridges this gap and proves the need for further such study in this most worthwhile examination of the place of political corruption in Australia. The Australian experience is paid thorough, yet concise attention and then it is related to the concept of political corruption in its various and changing forms and interpretations. Assuming no familiarity with the central intellectual issues, Perry lucidly explores them in terms of their method, practice and definition with particular reference to Australia. Primarily suitable for academics interested in politics, geography, development studies, history and sociology, this book’s accessible style also makes it of interest to a general audience.

Immunology is an important, fast-moving subject. However many students meeting it for the first time can be daunted by its complexity and the amount of jargon. This concise introductory text aims to overcome these problems by focusing on why the immune system is as it is. The approach is based on the author's extensive teaching experience.Features* Material has been carefully selected to provide a simple, clear introduction to the subject* Learning objectives, boxed case studies and chapter summaries will help students in their study* Covers topical areas such as autoimmunity, allergy and AIDS* Clear two-colour illustrations* Up-to-date references provided on a linked Web site This text is aimed at first and second year students taking introductory Immunology courses within Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Microbiology and Medical degrees.Dr Peter Wood is a lecturer in Immunology in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Manchester. He has some twenty years experience of teaching in the UK and in the USA and has published many papers in the areas of Immunology.