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Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species-the first catalogue of its kind-covers all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012, comprising 3,509 living and 274 extinct species allocated to 539 living and 112 extinct genera. Also included are 54 genera and 302 species that are dubious or invalid, resulting in reco

Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species—the first catalogue of its kind—covers all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012, comprising 3,509 living and 274 extinct species allocated to 539 living and 112 extinct genera. Also included are 54 genera and 302 species that are dubious or invalid, resulting in recognition of 705 genera and 4,085 species.Features: Alphabetical listings by genus and speciesIndividual accounts for each genus and speciesDetailed data on type specimens and type localitiesAll subspecies, synonyms, and proposed snake namesDistribution of species by country, province, and elevationDistribution of fossils by country and geological periodsMajor taxonomic references for each genus and speciesAppendix with major references for each countryComplete bibliography of all references cited in text and appendixIndex of 12,500 primary snake namesThe data on type specimens includes museum and catalog number, length and sex, and collector and date. The listed type localities include restrictions and corrections. The bibliography provides complete citations of all references cited in the text and appendix, and taxonomic comments are given in the remarks sections. This standard reference supplies a scientific, academic, and professional treatment of snakes—appealing to conservationists and herpetologists as well as zoologists, naturalists, hobbyists, researchers, and teachers.

Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species-the first catalogue of its kind-covers all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012, comprising 3,509 living and 274 extinct species allocated to 539 living and 112 extinct genera. Also included are 54 genera and 302 species that are dubious or invalid, resulting in reco

Hair Transplant 360: Volume 4 – Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is an illustrated guide to this minimally invasive procedure, involving the grafting of hair follicles that are genetically resistant to balding, onto a bald scalp. This book is edited by Samuel Lam, Director of the Lam Institute for Hair Restoration, Texas, and Kenneth L Williams from the Irvine Institute of Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery/Orange County Hair Restoration, California.The book is divided into 25 chapters across three sections. The first section covers the basics of FUE beginning with the history, terminology and physics of the technique. Other chapters include information on skin properties and anatomy, scalp anaesthesia, donor evaluation and surgical planning, and improving graft survival. Guidance on starting a practice in FUE is also included.The second part of the book covers FUE methods in detail, and the final section features discussion on specialised topics, such as regenerative medicine, complications and difficulties of FUE, and FUE from the beard and body.Hair Transplant 360: Volume 4 – Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) contains 510 full colour photographs and illustrations, and includes four DVD ROMs demonstrating various FUE procedures in detail.Key PointsComprehensive, illustrated guide to follicular unit extraction proceduresEdited by renowned US experts in the field510 full colour photographs and illustrationsIncludes four DVD ROMs demonstrating FUE procedures