Book Description
This versatile laboratory manual can be used with any undergraduate microbiology text and course. Known for its brief laboratory activities, minimal equipment requirements, and competitive price, the manual includes a variety of experiments selected to assist in the teaching of basic principles and techniques. Each of the 77 experiments includes an overview, a purpose, an in-depth discussion of the principle involved, easy-to-follow procedures, and lab reports with review and critical thinking questions. Comprehensive introductory material and laboratory safety instructions are provided.For college instructors and students. ... Read more

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Micro lab book
I bought this book because it was required for my microbiology lab. I hated this class to begin with but by then end i LOVED IT! The book is so helpful and easy to learn from. I would reccommend it to anyone.

Microbiology Lab Manual
This book arrived in excellent condition within the specified time.It was a brand new book and was exactly as advertised.

A good beginner's manual
This book is very clear and straight-forward.If you read the text ahead of time, you will clearly understand the procedures and theoretical context for your lab class.It clearly is a beginner's manual, though, so it does not go terribly in depth into the molecular biochemistry of the experiments, which for many people will be a good thing, but not for those who want to learn everything about everything.

great
I was very please.Service was fast, price awedsome,and merchandise in perfect shape. I will keep buying from you guys! ... Read more

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Appropriate for the non-major/allied health student, this authoritative text carefully explains the fundamentals of microbiology, providing a general overview of the principles followed by more detailed explanations. With its clear and concise writing style, Microbiology: A Human Perspective offers modern coverage on such topics as genomics, biofilms, and quorum sensing. A body systems approach is used in the coverage of diseases. ... Read more

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well-written textbook
very nicely designed with good diagrams and clear wording. The recommended web site in the book is not bad but could have a lot more information. ... Read more

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Small creatures of great importance.

Microbiology, the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans, is akey part of medical training curriculum. Written by a top professor of microbiology and anexperienced science writer, this book is a basic microbiology course that can be understood byanyone, including medical students, professionals wanting to bone up on the subject, andlaypersons wanting to know about the topic.
• Includes coverage on microbes and their relationship with each other, the body's immunesystem, infectious diseases, biotechnology, and bioterrorism ... Read more

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microbiology
This book really helps me comprehend the concepts that are so difficult to decipher in the text book.

I'm out $16 for this book
Thought this would be a good supplement to my sophomore level Microbiology text, but so far, I have not used it at all.When I've needed a simpler explanation (an overview) of a particular subject, I've looked in the table of contents of the book and not found what I'm looking for.I've received much more use out of the "Essentials" book (~$7) that I bought at the same time.

The author of C.I.G. to Microbiology seems to have been more interested in being "cutesy" with the content rather than focusing on necessary information.I would not recommend this to anyone. ... Read more

Book Description
A new ninth edition of the internationally-recognized reference book thatsets the standard in the fast-changing field of clinical microbiology Forover thirty-five years, the Manual of Clinical Microbiology has been thetouchstone for generations of clinical microbiologists, laboratorytechnologists, and infectious disease specialists. Now comes the mostcomplete version yet--the updated and expanded ninth edition. As the field of clinical microbiology continues to change, the ninth edition of theManual of Clinical Microbiology has been revised and rewritten toincorporate the most current clinical and laboratory information. In twovolumes, 11 sections, and 152 chapters, it offers accessible andauthoritative descriptions of important diseases, laboratory diagnosis,and therapeutic testing of all clinically significant bacteria, viruses,fungi, and parasites. In addition, the taxonomy, biology, habitats, andclinical significance of virtually all organisms that colonize or causedisease in humans are discussed. Compiling the latest microbiology andclinical information, this landmark edition will be an invaluablereference. Clear, concise, and replete with practical advice, the twovolumes bring together the latest scientific developments in clinicalmicrobiology, clinical practice, human diseases, and diagnostic testing.For anyone who works in the field--whether in a university, laboratory, or hospital--this continues to be the one reference book you simply musthave. Additionally, the Manual defines the standard for operating astate-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. From when and how to conduct tests to interpreting laboratory results, the Manual is the perfect reference.No other resource offers such extensive, up-to-date information on awealth of new topics, procedures, and discoveries. New in the NinthEdition *Introduces one new volume editor and seven new section editors,and nearly 40% of the authors are new to ... Read more

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manual of clinical microbiology, Vol 1 and 2
This is the gold star standard for practicing clinical microbiologists

ONE STEP BENEATH EXCELLENCE
At 1773 pages, the "Manual of Clinical Microbiology" is a good (medium size) reference for a clinical or diagnostic microbiologist. It offers detailed information on both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. Its authority is unquestionable. Pathologists, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and anybody whose business concerns infectious diseases will find the book useful.
The only setback is that it is awkwardly expensive. Many potential buyers would be enticed by cheaper alternatives: there are lots of them out there.

The classical Microbiology laboratrory text
This book is comprehensive, well put together and thorough in all of its aspects. It is an invaluable text in the microbiology department. I and my workplace have a copy, and it is the most often refered text in our laboratory only Bergeys and Mandell come close. All aspects including bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, laboratory metheds etc etc are covered it is a one stop clinical microbiology text. I have no resevations in wholeheartedly recommending this book. The only thing I would add is that I would like to see it on CD-ROM

it is very good book
this is very good book , but u have to know the basic back ground of microbiology because , it give u the smallest detaile , and the unusuall things in microbiology, but it is the bible of clinical microbiology ... Read more

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The landmark clinical guide to the role microorganisms play in human health and illnesses -extensively revised and updated

Linking fundamental microbiology concepts with the diagnosis and treatment of clinical infections, this one-of-a-kind, portable text delivers an essential overview of the organisms and agents involved in clinical microbiology. In addition to brief descriptions of the organisms, you'll find vital perspectives on pathogenesis, diagnostic laboratory tests, clinical findings, treatment, and epidemiology. The book's purpose is to introduce basic clinical microbiologythrough the fields of bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology giving you a far-reaching, yet accessible review of the discipline that you can't find anywhere else. Supporting this acclaimed coverage are more than 300 informative illustrations and tables, each designed to clarify and drive home important chapter concepts.

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office text
I purchased this text to help review for the FNP examination.It is an excellent resource--one that I frequently pull off the shelf to review.I would strongly recommend it for your medical library.
The only criticism I have is that the layoutof topics and headings is a bit awkward, but the index does allow for quick access to topics.Interesting read, and great resource. ... Read more

Book Description
This set of 250 double-sided cards is intended to accompany Johnson's BRSMicrobiology and Immunology, Fourth Edition. The cards consist of astraightforward series of questions and answers intended to help studentsenrolled in basic science courses and studying for USMLE Step One.Utilizing a short phrase that triggers the recall of an answer, each cardasks students to commit a key point to memory before moving on to the next card. In addition, they offer a unique advantage to the student byemphasizing the important details, rather than giving equal weight to allinformation about an organism. ... Read more

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Must buy them!!!
The cards are an asset for USMLE Step 1. Helped me a lot to memorize important info that you must know. They break the monotony of just reading. Use them with a friend and pretend you are playing!!!Excellent!! Good luck!!!

Excellent for review
Cards are great for reviewing for microbiology USLME Step 1.Parasites, nematodes, etc provide a great review to let them stick to my brain.It helped me along with

Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi

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Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple ... Read more

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CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and approach your exams with newfound confidence.

CliffsQuickReview Microbiology contains the foundation material for microbiology courses required for careers in nursing, dental hygiene, medical technology, food and nutrition, pharmacy, and medicine. This comprehensive guide begins with an introduction covering microorganism classification and a brief history of the subject. The rest of the guide includes essential vocabulary and in-depth coverage of key topic areas, including

• The chemical basis of microbiology
• Microscopy, including how light microscopes work, staining techniques
• Microbial cultivation and growth; microbial genetics
• DNA and gene expression
• The bacteria, viruses, fungi, unicellular algae, protozoa
• Infectious disease; diseases of the skin and eyes; diseases of the nervous, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, cardiovascular, and lymphatic systems
• Aquatic, soil, food, and industrial microbiologies

With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Could be better
I'd imagine most microbiology courses for biology or science majors is going to require knowledge at a much higher level than what is on here. So maybe it would be good for a basic introductory course but for most it won't help and your time would be spent on better material.

cliffs micro
I'm in a very fast paced micro class.Our class is only 5 weeks long and we get the same amount of info as a normal length term.This book is going to be a life saver!I'm so glad I got it.And spending the extra $1 to see it and print some pages out on line while waiting for it to come in was a huge help, too.

Horrible Product
These are great flashcards unless you actually want to learn and pass your microbiology class.Not only is the content poor, several of the cards in my pack were improperly printed with half the text cut off.No wonder they come sealed in plastic at the bookstore, if I had had the chance to look at them before I bought them i would have known better.They do work well for leveling a wobbly table though.

thank you
thank you for the fast delivery of the book.

Great reference
This book made medical microbiology much easier.I used this book for my medical microbiology class.It is easier to understand and it cut my study time because it was to the point.I also used the following:
Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers (ISBN:0971999635)
The second book helped me prepare for the kind of questions on my medical microbiology tests.In fact, both these books helped me to get a 93 average in my medical microbiology class.I was recommended these two books from a friend of mine in another med school.He also got high grades on his medical microbiology exams. ... Read more

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Updated with additional material for the new Eighth Edition,this popular lab manual offers thirty-four multi-part lab exercisesdesigned to provide students with basic training in the handling ofmicroorganisms, while exploring microbial properties and uses. This labmanual can also be used independently of the main text.

An instructor's manual, downloadable from the Web, accompanies the labmanual and provides principles of lab safety; research topic ideas,information on customizing laboratory programs with the manual; helpfulsuggestions for setting up and running each exercise; and lists oflaboratory media, cultures, and special materials used in each exercise. ... Read more

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With 30 revised and updated chapters, the new edition of this classic text brings benefits to professors and students alike who will find new sections on proteobacteria, bottled water, food sanitizers (eletrolyzed oxidating water, ozone, chlorine, activin, chitosans, endolysins, etc.), bicontrol, biosensors quorum sensing, molecular genetic methods of analysis, food safety objectives, noroviruses, and prions. The book builds on the trusted and established sections on food preservation by modified atmosphere, high pressure and pulsed electric field processing, food-borne pathogens, food regulations, fresh-cut produce, new food products, and risk assessment and analysis.In-depth references, appendixes, illustrations, index and thorough updating of taxonomies make this an essential for every food scientist. ... Read more

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Modern Food Microbiology
This book I used when I did my masters of Food Science. This book has nominated as a reference book for the course work of Food Microbiology.

To have the reference copy I ordered this book for my personnel library.

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Book Description
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. ... Read more

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Excellent as a SUPPLEMENT to your Textbook
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.

Great book for the author's class :D
For those of you who are taking a microbiology class and need a solid textbook on the concepts of introductory microbiology this is worth a look.The book is great at laying the foundation of understanding for the ideas of microbiology. If you are a evcc student this book is strongly recommended if taking micro with Dr. Kratz.You will be happy that you purchased this book. The author's flow, and paragraph structure makes it simple to understand and easy to grasp.

Medical MicroBiology
I have found this book essential in studying with my school text.Information thay may have stymied one now brings the information forward in a new light.

great resource for learning microbiology
At over 500 pages, this book contains an impressive amount of material for such a low price.Typical college-level introductory microbiology textbooks retail for about 10 times the price of this book (or more), and many don't offer a whole lot more in the way of relevant information or educational value.You won't be paying a premium for glossy pages and multicolor illustrations with this book.Some would argue that illustrating something like a gram stain using only blue, black and white will never be as effective as using full color, but I disagree.More importantly, the illustrations in this book are clear, well devised and logically placed.The text is also clear and easy to understand.In a few places I thought descriptions were a bit oversimplified, but it is hard to criticize the book for this since it is intended to make things as simple as possible.This book seems well suited for those who are learning microbiology for the first time, as well as those who want to refresh their memory on basic concepts of the science.I recommend Microbiology The Easy Way as a good supplemental learning resource for anyone with an interest in microbiology.

One-stop shopping for microbiology
If you have the aptitude to read full-strength science (the book is targeted at microbiology students), you will find this very affordable volume to be clear, complete, detailed, and well and richly illustrated.

This book (which comes with a guarantee, right on the cover, that it will improve your grades in 30 days or you get your money back!) is thoughtfully organized and covers all the main areas of microbiology, from cellular chemistry to microbial metabolism to genetics to applied microbiology to how disease works to the immune system, and much else. Each of the 29 chapters concludes with review questions, a self-test, and detailed answers to the review questions. This book is serious about boosting your command of microbiology. The author and publisher have done everything in their power to improve your knowledge (and grades) short of sitting your exams for you.

Each chapter is lavishly and clearly illustrated with blue-and-black drawings and diagrams. I'm looking at chapter 18, Nonspecific Defenses of the Host, about the nonspecific immune reponse. The drawings so far have been a closeup of the structure of the skin, with about 30 different types of tissue clearly labeled; a diagram of phagocytosis, or how a phagocyte ingests and digests an invading microbe; a diagram of margination and emigration, or how phagocytes can stick to the walls of blood vessels and roll along them till they find an intercellular crevice to squeeze through to get to infected tissue; a diagram of the fever response; and I see six more diagrams in the remainder of this chapter. They're all excellent--and that's just one chapter.

This is not popular science, it's hard science. This text takes you right down to the brass tacks of how these things work, the specific chemical mechanisms involved. If you're not a student of this type of material already, then you do need to have a strong scientific aptitude (feel comfortable with chemistry and biological terms and processes) to read this book. It contains a tremendous amount of information.

But in this world of genetic engineering, scary flu strains, and cloning, this is the kind of knowledge we should all have more of. I have rarely if ever found any book that I thought dealt with its material so completely, authoritatively, and clearly as this one does. And at this price it's an incredible deal.

If I haven't made it clear, I'm delighted with this book. I will eagerly look for other Barron's books in this series (if any), in the hope that they're anywhere near as good. ... Read more

Book Description
Prescott, Harley and Klein's 6th edition provides a balanced, comprehensive introduction to all major areas of microbiology.Because of this balance, Microbiology, 6/e is appropriate for students preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, and allied health, as well as research, teaching, and industry.Biology and chemistry are prerequisites. ... Read more

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Lousy book
This book is very poorly written. This book doesn't define terms, doesn't bother to explain things, and just goes into incredible detail on things that leave the reader lost. I've heard it said that it's for a graduate audience. That's no excuse.

really detailed book
I was assigned this book in college.It is definitely intense.However, it's intense in a positive way.I have always found microbiology to be one of the most interesting subjects of science.I have always been fascinated by parasites and bacteria.If you're assigned this book in micro class in college--definitely read this book.I also found Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi to be an excellent study guide for test prep.

Too much info
Extremely detailed, this book covers much more than MICROBIOLOGY. You can find a complete course of GENETICS within it as an example!
This is a usefull book for undergrad's but there is no chance of being able to finish all of it in an undergraduate course in MICRO.
It just covers everything and tries to squees all the info within its pages...
I hope you will have fun studying it though...

Nicely done.
This book is nicely done, all together. The flow of information is well organized, with great cross-references and detailed graphs and pictures to help understand important concepts. Also, several appendices, a glossary, and a CD-ROM serve as helpful resources. The material is presented in a tasteful manner, not reducing the book to a mere picture book. This book, written for undergraduate and graduate students, gives serious information and is very detailed. It's the whole package! ... Read more

Book Description
This effective microbiology study aid is ideal for students at any level, providing a clear, concise presentation that all students will find easy to read and understand. Use it along with your textbook or for independent study to improve your comprehension and boost your grades. Containing more that 2,500 self-test questions and dozens of helpful visual aids, this guide avoids jargon while helping you quickly expand your vocabulary of essential terminology. No matter what kind of student you are--solo, in a class, undergrad, graduate, or in health sciences school--this comprehensive study guide can help you conquer microbiology. ... Read more

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The only study guide you'll need for microbiology
This book was excellent for my undergraduate microbiology class needed for a nursing program.It was by far the best study guide I found and really helped to summarize the information in an easy to understand manner before I tackled the reading in my textbook. It was also a great review for the exams and had lots of questions to test yourself on your understanding of the material.This book really helped make my study time more efficient and I did get an A in my class.There are some mistakes in the book, which is why I didn't give it 5 stars.I also used Microbiology Study Guide by Dr. Leonardi, which is excellent, but if you can only buy one study guide, this is definitely the book to buy.

Good review for microbiology
This book covers a lot of subject area for microbiology.This is a very good reference book. I used this book for my undergraduate microbiology class along with the following:
Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers
ISBN: 0971999635
These 2 books helped me to get an "A" in my class.The second book which I also got on amazon.com is so specific to the type of questions I saw on my test.I was recommended the microbiology study guide by a friend in med school who used it for his USLME exam and found it quite helpful. ... Read more

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Written with the non-major/allied health student in mind, the authors use common, everyday analogies to explain the many difficult microbiology concepts.Unlike any other allied health microbiology textbook on the market, the art program showcases beautiful illustrations with the use of bold, primary colors. ... Read more

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Not the bargain you imagine
The price compared to the bookstore is great, but after purchasing and taking to class I realize why.It's missing several chapters at the end of the book.The hardcover you find in bookstores has at least 3 or more chapters.If your class doesn't go that far, then you're good.If it does...well then you're going to have problems.Everything else is fine, but you will be missing key information.

Micro on time
I got my book in a very timely manner.I was very pleased with the condition and the delivery time.Will surely buy again. ... Read more

Book Description
The high demand for nurses and other medical professionals has resulted in a dramatic enrollment increase in nursing schools and colleges who offer medical training.All these students are required to pass a course in microbiology, which tends to trip up many students. The proposed book will demystify the complex topic of microbiology in a way that students will gain the necessary skills required for several different branches of the medical profession.Download Description
The high demand for nurses and other medical professionals has resulted in a dramatic enrollment increase in nursing schools and colleges. This volume demystifies the complex topic of microbiology in a way that students will gain the necessary skills required for several different branches of the medical profession. ... Read more

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office resource
I purchased this text to help review for the FNP examination.It is a quick-read resource, definately one to review with before jumping in to the medical books and journals.I would strongly recommend it for your medical library.It proves to be a good spring board for study.

Microbiology Mystified
What a waste of paper.Nothing useful in here at all. This is more for a third grader than an adult taking a college course.Find a better book or you will be sorrowfully disappointed.

good idea...but a lot of errors...
The idea of a quick review is good...but the authors have to look for some errors, like the scientific names...and others.
But the content is not bad...
For a first contact in the field i think it is ok...

Why can't they write textbooks like this
This book got me through microbiology with a B+. Any easy read. Tech jargon is defined and explained in every day English. Much better than the textbook they required us to buy and for a fraction of its price. Can't go wrong buying this.

Got me through my microbiology course
Let's say that I'll never be a microbiologist, but I needed to get through microbiology to stay in nursing school. Microbiology Demystified is getting me through my microbiology course. I take it to class so I can lookup anything I don't understand. This book is right on target so far. I've been pulling a B+. Now if they only had a demystified book for my other nursing courses I would be home free. ... Read more

Book Description
Would you like to bring guest lectures like researchers, physicians, or fellow instructors into you microbiology course? With this third edition of INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY you get the perspective of all of those three professionals. John Ingraham, a professor of microbiology at University of California at Davis, and Catherine Ingraham, his daughter and a practicing physician, utilize their experience within a case history approach complemented by a great technology package.Each chapter in INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY now consistently begins with a case history, which John Ingraham has found very motivational to students who are new to the study ofbasic science. Because Catherine Ingraham studied to become a physician by interviewing patients, determining causes and implementing solutions, she knows mastry comes from high interest human stories rather than clinical presentations. Many of the case histories found in this book are taken from Catherine's experience as a physician. This combination of experiences and talent brings a case-based quality to every lecture and homework session.This unique author team also provides up-to-the-minute currency. Coverage of new microbial "events" such as biological warfare, studied by John and its effects prepared for in Catherine's office, keeps students interested. The authors also highlight reemerging diseases, such as tuberculoses and smallpox.As with previous editions, this book takes a "body systems" organization. Students are exposed to the unknown, the world of the microbes, through the known, and the different parts of their own bodies. And, because art is so important, there is again a multimedia manager with this title, but with more exciting capabilities than ever before. Instructors receive powerful PowerPoint slides for all the illustrations, tables and figures from the text, plus several animations are at your fingertips. ... Read more

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great intro book
I got this book with a Medical Micro book for a class.While the approach of this book is occasionally juvenal (I don't need a little story about a boy getting a puncture wound to explain the immune response), it has been a good fall-back reference as the material is organized differently from the other text.

A teacher's perspective
The textbook writing is simple but meanders enough to lose focus. The busy student could benefit from the many tables and figures, but somehow the link between text and graphics is lost in the voluminous chapters.The summaries are point like renditions of the text and do not highlight important material. Likewise the comprehensive self-test questions are not graded according to importance and carry no link back to the text.
Overall, a comprehensive textbook, but lacking the focus and layout for easy adoption and study.

A good introduction
This text gives pleanty of pictures and the cases studies help reinforce what the reader is learning in lecture and lab. I did not have to use the CD-Rom, but the lab book that goes with this text was a lot of fun.

I did not even purchase this book from this person and it was sent to me by mistake I ordered another book from wich was correct
This book was sent to me in a mistake. I never ordered this book from this individual. Honestly I do not know how this mix up was caused. I am not responsible from other peoples mistakes or the mistake of your services. I do not denie buying a book from him because I did but not the Micro-Biology book.
I would like to speak to some one verbally over the phone so that this can be risolved and at no expense to me. Because I did not order this book. I would like to be reemberst for the money spent to send this product back. ... Read more

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Students and faculty alike have attested to the extraordinary success rate of the Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews--the unparalleled review texts that clarify the essentials students need to know for the Boards through an easy-to-use outline format and illustration program. Now, this series has been expanded to include a complete and current review of microbiology. Designed and edited by top educators, the book helps the student tie together the visual and cognitive elements of learning for superior recognition and recall. More than 600 pictures and diagrams, carefully crafted to complement and amplify the text, are completely integrated with the text. Board-type questions, with detailed explanations of the answers, are included with each chapter. A series of illustrated case studies is also included. ... Read more

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The book I got is from 2001!!!
I order the book preview as the 1 rst edition of 2007 but I GOT AN OLD BOOK FROM 2001... BE SURE WHAT YOU BUY!!! I AM NOT SO SATISFIED NOW...

Second Edition, A Major Upgrade
This book rocks. Seriously. The second edition is a serious improvement over the first. The integration with with other Lippincott reviews (Biochem & Pharm) puts this book on the must-have short-list for Step 1.

Watch out Med Micro Made Ridiculously Simple, this could and should be the new number one USMLE micro book.

A Lot of Information Given Out Pretty Fast
Notice the word 'Reviews' in the title. This series of books from Lippincott are just that. A review of the subject, in this case Microbiology. This book doesn't spend a lot of time introducing you to the basic concepts of microbiology. The third sentence in the book explains it pretty well: 'In this volume, we primarily consider the role of microorganisms - bacteris, fungi, protozoa, helminths, and viruses - in the initiation and spread of human diseases.'

I find that this book is a bit advanced for undergraduate study. It is not a general text on microbiology. As the sentence quoted above clearly says, it is oriented to diseases. But for a graduate student who needs either a rapid review of past microbiology courses, or who now needs to get up to speed in this area it is an excellent choice. In its 450 or so pages it completely covers the subject and in a fairly light, fast, well illustrated, and well summarized manner. It even has time, once in a while to insert a microbiology oriented cartoon.

Good but not as good as the biochemistry review
I bought Lippicott's microbiology review, after having WONDERFUL success with their biochemistry review text.The one fundamental difference in the text books is that there is no summary at the end of each chapter.The summaries are awesome, and without them, this review series is not nearly as helpful.

Good mirco review for microbiology class
I used this book for my medical microbiology class as a study tool and found it quite useful.It highlights all you need to know for fungi, bacteria, viruses and parasites.I also referenced the following:
Tortora's Microbiology Text
and
Patrick Leonardi's Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers
Tortora's book was really easy to understand and Leonardi's study guide was vital for my complete test preparation.These three books were of great help. ... Read more

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This vivid, full-color laboratory techniques handbook is an instructive, concise, graphical presentation of the skills and techniques required in an introductory microbiology lab. Clear visual instructions enable readers to carry out fundamental manipulations and procedures effectively and safely. Demonstrates those techniques that will be used frequently for studying microbes in the laboratory. Has a safety section and frequent safety cautions throughout. Has a convenient, portable 6” x 9” trim size, a spiral binding and soft cover, making it ideal for use on the lab bench surface. It is priced inexpensively so that it will be suitable as a supplement to an in-house or commercial manual. Companion to any introductory laboratory whether for biology majors or allied health majors.

Book Description
MIMS' MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY offers thorough and up-to-date coverage of microbiology and basic immunology, through a clinically relevant, systems-based approach. The textbook emphasises the microbiology of the agents causing disease, and the diseases affecting individual organ systems. Through thorough cross referencing, the reader can easily find what they need, whether seeking information from a systems or a microbe perspective. Nearly 500 illustrations support the text, and summary introductory and summary key facts boxes strengthen the clarity and usefulness of the text. ... Read more

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Microbiology by Robert Bauman features an unparalleled, visually stunning art program that works with the text to engage as it teaches. Filled with interesting vignettes, coverage of hot topics, and cutting-edge research, Bauman's text brings the wonders of microbiology alive while providing a solid, comprehensive introduction to the field. A complete introduction to all general microbiology topics. For college instructors, students, people in the nursing/allied health field, or anyone interested in microbiology.

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useful textbook
I found the text a must-buy for my microbiology class.Without it I would have been lost.The parasites, viruses and bacteria were described with utmost clarity.Microbiology Study Guide by Patrick Leonardi had great test questions to study from. I also used Microbiology Made Ridciously Simple as a reference. ... Read more