microbiology books

	Microbiology: An Introduction
	By: Berdell R. Funke ISBN: 080537809X Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company Release Date: 28 February, 2007 Bioscience book rank: 174172	It condenses the information into what you really need. It is great for preparation for tests. I used this instead of the text book. With this I received an A in my Microbiology class.
	Benson's Microbiological Applications: Laboratory Manual in General Microbiology, Short Version
	By: Alfred E Brown ISBN: 0072992727 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math Release Date: 12 April, 2006 Bioscience book rank: 77914
	Microbiology: Laboratory Theory and Application
	By: Michael J. Leboffe, Burton E. Pierce ISBN: 0895827085 Publisher: Morton Publishing Company Release Date: 30 July, 2006 Bioscience book rank: 135913	Great quality paper for a loose page book,it does not come with a binder. Therefore, plan on getting a large one. The contents are clear and also provides good pictures to each assignment. got a new book in very reasonable price. I always buy my books from amazon, never been disappointed. Hope to have this service forever. Great manual with colored photographs. The only problem is that after flipping through it several times the pages begin to tear from the rings, so invest in some reinforcement labels. Didn't receive the product as quick as I thought but at least I paid less than buying from the on-campus bookstore.
	Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
	By: Jacquelyn G. Black ISBN: 0471420840 Publisher: Wiley Release Date: 01 December, 2004 Bioscience book rank: 97423	I was hoping that buying this Study guide would help me get a more organized view on taking notes from the textbook accompanied by it (Microbiology: Principles and Explorations by Black 6th ed.). The outline was very simple and lack more information about the sections in the book. I am kind of disappointed because I make better notes than the one outlined in the book. On the plus side though, it has numerous quizzes which really help a lot in preparing for the test. I fell asleep while reading it TWICE. I only gave it a two because i like the cover. she really knows what shes talking about and has designed the book to be easy to understand. unfortunately, you guys miss out on the stories that the editors wont allow her to put in that make things even more understandable. anyway, there is a lot of good and interesting information in here.
	Microbiology: An Introduction, Eighth Edition
	By: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case ISBN: 0805376143 Publisher: Benjamin Cummings Release Date: 09 May, 2003 Bioscience book rank: 17870	It's a great book, the delivery was excellent and it has a very good resale price. Get it. recieved quickly but no cd rom was attached I may have missed it in the description though but I don't believe it stated no cd I like this book. Microbiology is very fascinating to me. Parasites, etc are particularly interesting. If you are assigned this book for your Microbiology class, my advice is to read it and know the information. This book was very helpful. <br /> <br />I also used a study guide "Microbiology Study Guide Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi. This book has awesome questions for studying during the semester and really gets you ready for the exams.
	Microbiology: A Photographic Atlas for the Laboratory
	By: Steven K. Alexander, Dennis Strete ISBN: 0805327320 Publisher: Benjamin Cummings Release Date: 28 July, 2000 Bioscience book rank: 143411	This laboratory atlas is very helpful for a beginning Microbiology class. The slide pictures are very clear and all of the explanations of organisms and experiments are very easy to understand. I already recommended this book to some of my classmates. It is one of the beast books I ever owned in practical microbiology, it covers a wide range of the subjects with simple and easy language that any one interested in microbiology will be pleased with the book, joinor to graduate level. Reading through out the book you get the feeling you listening to professional instructor. very helpful in my labs as it explains purpose and outcomes as well as possible pitfalls to watch for. would recommend this for anyone taking microbiology with a lab <br />
	Microbiology Flash Cards (Board Review Series)
	By: Todd Swanson, Sandra I. Kim ISBN: 078174427X Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Release Date: June, 2003 Bioscience book rank: 336943	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!!! 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 <br /> <br />Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi <br /> <br />and <br /> <br />Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple
	Foundations in Microbiology
	By: Kathleen Park Talaro ISBN: 0073305405 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math Release Date: 11 September, 2006 Bioscience book rank: 189642	The item was correct & came in good condition, but DON'T believe Amazon's shipping info. Instead of picking the free shipping this product was eligible for (which said could take anywhere from 3-14 business days, I paid for Standard Shipping (since Amazon said it took 3-5 business days). By the 6th business day I STILL hadn't received the book & called customer service where they basically said even though their shipping policy clearly states 3-5 business days that that is not always when you get it?!? I received my book on the 12th business day! Had I known their shipping info was basically a lie, I would have paid for Express or Overnight shipping. So if you need a product by a certain day, don't count on Amazon's shipping policies. Decent text, helpful images... <br /> <br />I bought this book for a microbiology class-- note to future students: just buy an older edition. they don't change too much and spending $$$ on a new hardcover current edition for ONE semester of college isn't worth it. i ordered this item with expediated service so i could get this quickly, instead they waited a whole four days before they sent it and i never received my item, i was very disappointed in there lack of service, i dont understand why your going to charge extra for quicker delivery charge and then dont send it out at all, they told me to check the usps website to see if it was delivered, i could not get any information from them, i have yet to receive my book, i purchased my book at the school store because i had a big test coming up and i had to cram study because of this, i will never purchase anything from this carrier again
	Prescott/Harley/Klein's Microbiology
	By: Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Chris Woolverton ISBN: 0073302082 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math Release Date: 12 January, 2007 Bioscience book rank: 328695
	Medical Microbiology: with STUDENT CONSULT Access (Medical Microbiology)
	By: Patrick R. Murray, Michael A. Pfaller, Ken S. Rosenthal, Patrick R. Murray, Ken S. Rosenthal, Michael A. Pfaller ISBN: 0323033032 Publisher: Mosby Release Date: 03 June, 2005 Bioscience book rank: 93297	This book is very helpful in breaking down the necessary tests, etc. Easy to read charts and format. One of the better Micro books I've seen lately. This book is a great resource book for any medical student to have on their shelves. I agree with many of the other comments that it is not an easy book. This more because of the massive extent of information, not the method of writing. Overall it's easy to read, which is why I refer to it as my reference book. I did rather well in my micro class using mostly class notes and Medical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple mostly because the typical medical student just doesn't have enough time to thoroughly use this text. However, any time I had a question, this book could answer it. It saved me a lot of time tracking down the various professors to ask questions. It has great "green boxes" that summarize the virulence, epidemiology, disease, diagnosis, and treatment for each bacteria and virus. I definitely plan on using those for reviewing. The end of each unit (bacteria, virus, fungi, parasites) summarizes the role of that microbe in disease which is basically charts of differentials for pneumonia, diarrhea, ect..but very useful when transistioning to clinical thinking. <br /> <br />The companion question book was great too. The questions were typically harder than my exams (which I should note Dr. Rosenthal was my course coordinator so that was a nice surprise) but helped me discover gaps in my understanding. <br /> <br />I don't know if this is the best book but I certainly don't have any huge complaints. And I repeat, it's my reference book not my main study source. Definitely get Ridiculously Simple and First Aid...both have great memory tips for highly detailed subject. For medical students the medical microbiology is often generalized as a subject full of detailed information and names of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites which ought to be memorized and written on an exam sheet at the end of the course. Unfortunately, complex texts with many parallels often cause confusion and strengthen the reinforced need to memorize as much details as possible. In some context, it reminds of the perception of the human anatomy. <br /> <br />A lot of things in medical microbiology are meant to be memorized but there is a way around which makes the student to get a core understanding of the subject. Hence, the beginner student needs sincere and concrete information prior to the course, which result in fast and effective studies. <br /> <br />To begin with, the text in this book requires a strong understanding of three crucial subjects: biochemistry, molecular cell biology and basic immunology. Without any of these three components, most parts of the book will seem nothing else but difficult information based on names and technically undefined principles. Therefore, before a student should start with this material the principles of basic immunology, based on cell-biological and biochemical mechanisms, shall be understood. Even if the book does not mention much pure biochemistry with exception of maybe different enzymes (e.g beta-lactamase) secreted by Staphylococcal Aureus bacteria to break down different types of penicillins and thus partly become resistant, without biochemistry and cell biology there is no chance that the student will understand the immunology part in the first place, making the entire subject resemble fuzzy concepts based on names only instead of natural science based on logical analysis. <br /> <br />Time constrains may give it a lower priority and the immunology part of this book is definitively not for students who have not yet been familiar with the subject. In fact, the chapter in immunology is more of a concise summary without any details making it very hard for the beginner to get any form of understanding and intuitive problem-solving skills. <br /> <br />Therefore, I would personally recommend the book [[ASIN:1416029745 Basic Immunology, Updated Edition 2006-2007: with STUDENT CONSULT Access]] before start any reading in medical microbiology. The book contains 263 pages with problems after each chapter, clearly written and fits the time constrain most students may experience during the course. Starting with this book the student will be guaranteed to get the most out of the microbiology courses and understand the crucial keys, principles and theoretical frameworks needed at the clinics and future research. If needed a student can always buy a more advanced book in immunology, but she needs to buy this book together with the microbiology materials. <br /> <br /> <br />With understanding of the above mentioned subjects, the chapters in Medical Microbiology 5th Ed will seem clearly written and much easier to read and comprehend. Often, the student may need to read the chapters over and over again to get an intuitive problem-solving skill, which occurs in any medical subject anyway like physiology, anatomy, and cell biology. The illustrations are quite simplified, but there is no need for details as the skills in biochemistry and cell biology already are in the back of her mind. Medical Microbiology 5th Ed is probably the best book for introductory microbiology building up the intuitive self-confidence and understanding needed during practice. <br /> <br />There are plenty of lists and summaries about CD markers, cytokines, virulence factors, microbe physiology, diagnosis and vaccines in every chapter but memorizing most of these details are often not needed to get an understanding. I would recommend memorizing them (if needed) after the student has a concrete understanding of medical microbiology and is capable of putting small details in the correct contexts and still find the process easy. <br /> <br />There is a strong need to attend live seminars where students and professors have a chance to discuss different topics. Otherwise, attending lectures can be a good opportunity to ask the questions which may naturally arise during the course. <br /> <br />My overall judgement of this book is 5/5, based on the text, illustrations and the understanding I achieved after three weeks of intensive reading.