Books

We are delighted to see this fine publication back in print. An easy to read practical guide providing readers with all the knowledge they require to prepare better and more informative slides. Many pictures and diagrams.

by J E Marson. 72 pages. A first rate guide for the novice and experienced microscopist alike. The book concentrates in chapter form on the preparation of specimens for microscopy

A magnificant book containing a large number of superb colour photomicrographs and line drawings of human tissues. 444 pages.

By Bradbury & Bracegirdle. 123 pages. A fine publication covering all aspects of the theory and practical use of compound and stereomicroscopes. Recommended

A superb book for the insect enthusiast, specialising in the nettle habitat - an ideal book for the stereomicroscopist. Recommeded for its illustrations.

Written by Holmes and Pitman, this is an excellent hard back book for the Koi keeper that deals with the microscopy of Koi parasitic disease. 160 pages with over 300 colour pictures. Recommended.

A comprehensive book detailing the life forms of the many species of ant including their microscopic classification. Very well illustrated.

A guide book to 59 experiments using any simple microscope. An excellent for the young scientist (of any age!).

An introduction to the theory and practice of producing high quality photomicrographs.

A booklet to support the use of a microscope around the garden. Ideal for the beginner.

A booklet explaining most of the more common terms and applications in microscopy.

An excellent over view of microscopy including simple specimen prparation. Aimed at the young scientist but also an excellent primer for all ages. Supported by web site 'quicklinks'

A booklet to assist with the use of a microscope at the seashore. Ideal for the beginner.

Ideal for the beginner. Deals with the microscopy of life forms commonly found in freshwater, ditches and ponds.

The full set of 4 Hingley booklets listed above at a price advantage.

Published by the Manchester Microscopical Society. This book offers practical guidance for those who would like to see some of the millions of creatures and organisms which are not visible to the naked eye and without which life on this planet would not exist

Convenience food preparation has underlined the importance of food content at microscopic level. This book concentrates, with many photographs, on the microscopic content of food.

A specialist well written book dealing with the microscopic examination of textile fibres.

The definitive book listing and illustrating the myriad of life forms that inhabit the surface film of fresh water habitats.

A well written book dealing with sphagnum moss and the life forms that it contains.

Published by the Manchester Microscopical Society. An excellent primer to encourage those considering microscopy as a hobby.

Deals with the techniques for the preparation of pollen for microscopical examination.

Written by Rex Sawyer, this is an excellent guide to the features of British pollen and comes complete with a CD rom which contains a superb identification key. Highly recommended.

A well illustrated book describing the life cycle and microscopic identification of the many species of ladybirds. A very informative book.

A beautifully illustrated book and a must for the natural history beginner. There are excellent user friendly identification keys to the many forms of easily accessible life forms in these types of habitat.

Again a beautifully illustrated book, all the investigator needs to make novel discoveries about plants and animals on the shoreline.

Solitary wasps fascinate naturalists because they are diverse, often colourful and lively creatures to watch. As well as covering the latest arrivals to Britain, the keys include the species apparently extinct in Britain - to help continental users of the book.

Thistles support a rich and varied fauna of insect herbivores. Most are restricted to a particular habitat and there are distinct groups of insects associated with different parts of the plant.

An amusing cartoon illustrated book full of microscopy facts aimed to get the junior scientist itching to get their hands on a microscope

An excellent book covering a wide range of microscopy techniques and systems designed to enhance specimen detail, for example phase contrast.