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Microbiology the Easy Way (Barron's Easy Series)

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This book transforms a difficult subject into terms and ideas that every attentive student can readily understand. Major topics covered include: the microbial world, cellular chemistry, observing microbes through a microscope, microbial growth and reproduction, microbial genetics, bacteria, archaea, eukaryotic microorganisms such as fungi and protozoa, viruses, the disease process, epidemiology, antimicrobial drugs, practical applications of immunology, infectious diseases, and many others. The book includes charts, tables, and review questions with answers. Barron's Easy Way books introduce a variety of academic and practical subjects to students and general readers in clear, understandable language. Ideal as self-teaching manuals for readers interested in learning a new career-related skill, these books have also found widespread classroom use as supplementary texts and brush-up test-preparation guides. Subject heads and key phrases that need to be learned are set in a second color.

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ALL THE ESSENTIALS IN ONE CLEAR VOLUME
by Ren© Kratz, Ph.D.

A clear and easy approach to understanding microbiology
Observing microbes through a microscope
Charts, tables, and review questions with answers
cellular chemistry
microbial genetics
microorganisms
the disease process
epidemiology
antimicrobial drugs . . . and much more

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barrons Educational Series (September 1, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764128450
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764128455
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.45 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 1.25 x 10.5 inches

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I'm a science teacher, writer, wife, and mom (not necessarily in that order!) who lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. At Everett Community College in Everett, Washington (about 40 miles north of Seattle), I teach classes in general biology, cellular biology, microbiology, and global health. In addition to working with my college students, I sometimes work on science teaching with teachers in the local K-12 school systems.

I've basically always loved science -- one of my earliest memories is trying to out-compete a fellow student in elementary school to see who could collect more facts about the solar system! Although that contest was about astronomy, biology proved to be my lasting love. I majored in biology at Boston University, taking lots of classes in botany and microbiology. After that, I worked for a while in a lab devoted to science and science writing before heading to graduate school at the University of Washington, where I earned a Ph.D. in Botany. It was in graduate school that I discovered that I really love helping others learn about science.

Ever since grad school, I've been on a journey to learn how to help others understand science. That journey has led me to learning more about learning itself, as well as to write science books that are designed for non-scientists or students of science (which you can see here on my Amazon page).

In my spare time (hah hah), I'm a mad reader of books of all sorts, a scrapbooker, a good cook, a haphazard gardener, and a wanna be backyard farmer.

If you check out any of my books, I hope you enjoy them and find them useful! If you'd like to take a mini-biology class from me, you can sign up through Ed2Go at http://www.ed2go.com/courses/bio. Science helps us understand the world around us and I truly believe that everyone needs -- and can learn to appreciate -- a little science in their lives.

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Future Mrs. H

Excellent as a SUPPLEMENT to your Textbook

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2008

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I do NOT recommend what some others have here -- using this book as your sole source of information for a class without reading your textbook is not going to cut it. Your teacher teaches out of the textbook assigned to your class, so the information covered on your test will be from that specific textbook.

This book, however is a fantastic supplement if you are having a hard time understanding what your textbook is saying on the difficult microbiological concepts. It raised my test scores by an entire letter grade on the very first test I took after purchasing it! Highly recommended, as well as Anatomy and Physiology The Easy Way.

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Amanda Erwin

Well written and Comprehensive. Simply the Best !!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2009

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Just got it two days ago and already on Chapter 3. Very comprehensive and yet Not Boring and Not Overwhelming. I think it is the way all the information has been organized that makes it easier to understand. I didn't know Microbiology book could be a fun read.

Warning, without biology background, the material could be hard to understand because it is very comprehensive. I just went through two quarters of Anatomy and Physiology and that made it much easier for me to understand the materials. With some college level biology and chemistry, it is easy and fun read.

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George F. Lamas

Microbiology the easy way (Barron's E-Z)

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013

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The book it's ok. but the material offered is to genealized and light, the level it's good for children but hardly for university students. Thank you. Geolamas

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2011

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This book is absolutely fantastic. I wanted to get ahead in my micro class and this book was great to help implant the concepts in my brain before my textbook discussed them in detail. I don't just want to survive microbiology, I want to understand it well and I believe this book will help. This is a great companion to have because it explains things clearly. I would recommend this book to help you understand microbiology. I liked it so much that I bought that Anat/Physio one for this series.

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S. Magee

Excellent for what it is: simple.

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2009

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I used this book extensively when I took microbiology last semester. It is not a replacement for your regular textbook, but it is an excellent place to go when your textbook is too complicated. When you need an idea or process spelled out in a simple, straightforward way, this is the place to look. I often had it open right next to my textbook.

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motherof2

An additional book

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2014

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I purchased this in addition to my assigned Microbiology textbook. This book was really good at helping you understand the big picture. I used this is book as a summary and would then read my textbook for all the fine details. Most of my classmates who did not buy the main textbook ended up buying this one and still managing to pass the class.

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E. S. Seavey

Easy to tackle this volume of material.

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2009

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An assignment for work has me hitting the books and I chose this highly recommended one. The review of old knowledge and clear presentation of the new material I need for an upcoming project is just what I was looking for. Not an outline by any means - a lot of information to digest but in readable and interesting pieces. The self-tests keep me on track.

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Nick R Barker

Very helpful

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2013

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This is a good book for nursing students completing Micro biology classes. The chapters correspond with textbook well and made the subject matter more comprehensible. Very helpful book but you still have to study for tests although I used this for 70% of my studying.

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