"Life, The Essentials of Human Development is designed to be a brief but thorough account of human development from conception to death, exposing students to culture and diversity, and immersing them in practical application"--

Connecting research and results. As a master teacher, John Santrock connects students to current research and real-world application, helping students see how developmental psychology plays a role in their own lives and future careers. Through an integrated, personalised digital learning program, students gain the insight they need to study smarter and improve performance.

Using a revolutionary revision process, this book presents an integrated learning system that gives students an even greater opportunity to achieve success, and brings the Students First goal to a new level.

Sugar chains (glycans) are often attached to proteins and lipids and have multiple roles in the organization and function of all organisms. "Essentials of Glycobiology" describes their biogenesis and function and offers a useful gateway to the understanding of glycans.