Description

This brand new updated edition of the most comprehensive reference book on pancreatic disease details the very latest knowledge on genetics and molecular biological background in terms of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology for all known disorders. Included for the first time, are two brand new sections on the key areas of Autoimmune Pancreatitis and Benign Cystic Neoplasms. In addition, this edition is filled with over 500 high-quality illustrations, line drawings, and radiographs that provide a step-by-step approach to all endoscopic techniques and surgical procedures. Each of these images can be downloaded via an online image bank for use in scientific presentations.

Reviews

I am aware of two great books on the science of grapes and grapevines. This is one of them. Both books present a masterful collection of science, from the point of view of biology, botany, and agricultural production. The author here deserves a hearty Congratulations. I was especially happy – and impressed – that the author started from fundamental ideas in biology. He explains these very clearly, and then goes on to show how they play out … for grapevines. I am sure i will use this book for years and years as a reference. The other great book on grapevines is written in Spanish and was published in Chile – I apologize but i do not have the title handy. These two books are a tremendous contribution to the science of grapes and wines.

UPDATE … i thought i would quickly update this review, after reading the book with much detail. It is important for readers to know that this text is a very scientific description of grapevines. It has the “look and feel” of a professional botanist who describes the exact growth habits of grapevines and grape cultivars. This book will appeal to people who want a review of the scientific literature. But this book could be very frustrating for people who want to grow grapevines, and need practical tips. For example, how do high temperatures affect the quality of your grapes? After you read various entries in the book, you still dont have a simple clear answer. This book does not distill the scientific knowledge into a clear, simple format of ideas. It discusses the pro’s and con’s from a scientific viewpoint. You still need the knowledge of real grapevine growers, if your goal is to start a vineyard.