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|title=The Cell: A Visual Tour of the Building Block of Life

|sort=Cell: A Visual Tour of the Building Block of Life

|pages=192

|publisher=Ivy Press

|isbn=9781782402077

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I've always been mesmerised by micro-worlds and the fact that the tiniest things are made up of even smaller intricate parts. The first time I saw a picture of a human cell, I was fascinated by its complexity. ''The Cell'' is a visual marvel, filled with full-colour cell images taken by optical and electron microscopes, using phase contrast, fluorescence and dark-field illumination to colour and differentiate the individual components. The detailed text that accompanies each image explains how cells begin, reproduce, protect themselves and come together in extraordinary ways to create complex life.

I learned lots of interesting facts, whilst reading the book. For example, an egg is classified as a cell, so technically, the largest cell in the world is actually an ostrich egg. For the lay person, some of the scientific wording and description in this book can be overwhelming; each chapter requires absolute concentration from the reader. The rewards for perseverance are many; the greatest being an increased understanding and appreciation for the living world around us. Many thanks to the publishers for my review copy of this beautifully-produced and visually-impressive book.

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