Books to start with

[charlie]

What books do you suggest for a total novice? (In my case to everything; I have no schooling in microscopy, biology or any other science.)

I should have asked earlier since I am a bit over my head with:

http://www.amazon.com/Microbiology-Prin ... 1118743164

I did just order:

http://www.thriftbooks.com/w/exploring- ... &pmt=&plc=

[75RR]

http://www.amazon.com/Microbiology-Prin ... 1118743164

Easy there. You can get two excellent objectives for that money!

This should sort you out: http://www.biology.uoc.gr/courses/BIOL4 ... s/book.pdf

[charlie]

http://www.amazon.com/Microbiology-Prin ... 1118743164

Easy there. You can get two excellent objectives for that money! This should sort you out: http://www.biology.uoc.gr/courses/BIOL4 ... s/book.pdf

lol (I borrowed my copy from the library.) Thanks I will check out that course!

[JimT]

Check out "Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments" free on line PDF. Good practical source of basic info.

I also read "Exploring With the Microscope: A Book of Discovery & Learning" from the library about a year ago and, thanks for reminding me, I will go get it again.

Lastly I would recommend "Guide to Microlife" from the library or as a PDF download. Worth checking out.

Good luck.

[charlie]

Thanks Jim I did download "Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments" and bought "Exploring With the Microscope: A Book of Discovery & Learning."

"Guide to Microlife" as a PDF download has a bunch of different links. All want your credit card to get the "free" pdf download. I don't get why we can downlaod the book free in the first place? Who did you trust with your credit card info?

[75RR]

Hi charlie,
did you download the link I posted above? It is not a course, it is an excellent book. Download it!!!

Here is the link again: http://www.biology.uoc.gr/courses/BIOL4 ... s/book.pdf

[mrsonchus]

http://www.amazon.com/Microbiology-Prin ... 1118743164

Easy there. You can get two excellent objectives for that money!

This should sort you out: http://www.biology.uoc.gr/courses/BIOL4 ... s/book.pdf

Thanks for the link - that's a superbly interesting and free tome!

[mrsonchus]

What books do you suggest for a total novice? (In my case to everything; I have no schooling in microscopy, biology or any other science.)

I should have asked earlier since I am a bit over my head with:

http://www.amazon.com/Microbiology-Prin ... 1118743164

I did just order:

http://www.thriftbooks.com/w/exploring- ... &pmt=&plc=

That 2nd book looks an beauty to me - very good price too. I might have one in the new year. Thanks for the link - looks very useful indeed, seems to have very diverse contents.

[charlie]

did you download the link I posted above?

I did before Glen. I need more pictures and less stuff that hurts my head I guess. Maybe I can revisit it after some practical application of microscopy.

That 2nd book looks an beauty to me - very good price too. I might have one in the new year. Thanks for the link - looks very useful indeed, seems to have very diverse contents.

I am pretty sure that I am done with it. Why don't I send it to you?

This has more pictures for under $5 shipped! ::
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchR ... 77&x=0&y=0

[mrsonchus]

did you download the link I posted above?

I did before Glen. I need more pictures and less stuff that hurts my head I guess. Maybe I can revisit it after some practical application of microscopy.

That 2nd book looks an beauty to me - very good price too. I might have one in the new year. Thanks for the link - looks very useful indeed, seems to have very diverse contents.

I am pretty sure that I am done with it. Why don't I send it to you?

This has more pictures for under $5 shipped! ::
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchR ... 77&x=0&y=0

I'm in the UK - that's a kind offer though.
That <$5 book looks superb, but it's US based unfortunately - great value though!

[JimT]

John B, I got the "Guide to Microlife" from my local library and if you can, I suggest you do the same. The hard copy is IMO prohibitively expensive which is why I suggested the PDF.

Looks like you have gotten a lot of good suggestions from others. Now you have to read them all

JimT

[mrsonchus]

John B, I got the "Guide to Microlife" from my local library and if you can, I suggest you do the same. The hard copy is IMO prohibitively expensive which is why I suggested the PDF.

Looks like you have gotten a lot of good suggestions from others. Now you have to read them all

JimT

A PDF? I've missed it - sorry - that would be great! I'm getting more stupid as I get older I think!

[charlie]

I'm in the UK - that's a kind offer though.
That <$5 book looks superb, but it's US based unfortunately - great value though!

They have managed to successfully get mail all the way to the UK from the USA now! I will send both books if you want? (It'd be nice if you helped out on the second one!) lol

[KurtM]

I love Tony Pattinson's two self-published books, and have been greatly inspired by them. In fact, this is what got me started on macro photography in micro aquariums. UK amateur microscopists ROCK.

"Life in UK Freshwater"
"The Freshwater Microscopist"

See a book review here:
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/art ... water.html

[charlie]

That 2nd book looks an beauty to me - very good price too. I might have one in the new year. Thanks for the link - looks very useful indeed, seems to have very diverse contents. I am pretty sure that I am done with it. Why don't I send it to you?
This has more pictures for under $5 shipped! ::
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchR ... 77&x=0&y=0
I'm in the UK - that's a kind offer though.
That <$5 book looks superb, but it's US based unfortunately - great value though!

I reiterate that I will send you "Exploring With the Microscope: A Book of Discovery & Learning" if you wish John.
Reguarding "Fresh-water Invertebrates of the United States by Pennak" did you notice that shipping to the UK was only $4? For $8USD delivered, it is one massive book.

[einman]

Pennak's book is EXCELLENT

[zzffnn]

Don't most beginner books talk about similar things? Maybe any microscopy book from your local libraries. Or even reading for free from the internet?

[mrsonchus]

I reiterate that I will send you "Exploring With the Microscope: A Book of Discovery & Learning" if you wish John.
Reguarding "Fresh-water Invertebrates of the United States by Pennak" did you notice that shipping to the UK was only $4? For $8USD delivered, it is one massive book.

Thanks for the kind offer Charlie but I'm OK thanks. Neither is really in my area of interest but I really appreciate your generosity.

[KurtM]

Don't most beginner books talk about similar things? Maybe any microscopy book from your local libraries. Or even reading for free from the internet?

Perish the thought, young feller! Some of us old guys like a good old fashioned books and comfortable arm chair ... and occasional break from staring at flat screens.