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Palaeontology

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Palaeontology

Hardback. Barnum Brown led a remarkable life (1873-1963), spending most of it searching for fossils - and sometimes oil - in every corner of the globe. This biography discloses the details about his life and travels - from his youth on the western frontier to his spying for the US government under cover of his expeditions. Num Pages: 384 pages, 44 b/w photographs, 9 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: BGT; RBX; WNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 678.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520252646
ISBN
9780520252646
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.15
€ 46.67

Paperback. Taking readers from Rampart Cave in the Grand Canyon, to other important fossil sites in Arizona and Chile, this book covers the rich evolutionary legacy and shows why the author has come to believe that the earliest Americans literally hunted these animals to death. Series: Organisms and Environments. Num Pages: 270 pages, 10 b/w photographs, 20 line illustrations, 16 color plates in insert. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBX; RNKH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520252431
ISBN
9780520252431
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.81

Hardback. "This is the most comprehensive overview and analysis of sauropod dinosaurs ever written."--Jason Head, Department of Paleobiology, Smithsonian Institution Editor(s): Rogers, Kristina Curry; Wilson, Jeffrey. Num Pages: 358 pages, 45 b/w photographs, 98 line illustrations, 23 tables. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 908.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520246232
ISBN
9780520246232
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.99
€ 64.67

Hardback. This study of mesozoic birds covers a wide range of topics, including discussions of avian origins, the fossil record of feathers and footprints, bone histology, and locomotor evolution. Controversial taxa such as Protoavis, Caudipteryx, and Mononykus receive special treatment. Editor(s): Chiappe, Luis M.; Witmer, Lawrence M. Num Pages: 536 pages, 140 b/w photographs, 160 line figures. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 291 x 230 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1852.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520200944
ISBN
9780520200944
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.11
€ 79.73

Paperback. This introductory palaeontology text demonstrates the importance of fossils in geological and biological studies, particularly in understanding evolutionary patterns, palaeoenvironmental analysis and stratigraphy. Num Pages: 426 pages, illustrations facsim., maps, plans. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 22. Weight in Grams: 702.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
426
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471963516
ISBN
9780471963516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 86.64

Hardcover. This volume provides a basis for understanding the current state of research in palaeohydrology of the Earth's land surface. It summarizes the work achieved to date, and indicates the ways in which palaeohydrological research relates to other global research programmes. Editor(s): Gregory, K.J.; etc.; Starkel, L. (Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland); Baker, V.R. (University of Arizona, Tucson, USA). Num Pages: 346 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 184 x 25. Weight in Grams: 772.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471954200
ISBN
9780471954200
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 403.06

Hardcover. An up-to-date compilation written by authorities in particular aspects of ichnology. Considers the biological evidence that can be derived from trace fossils including both marine and terrestrial paleoenvironments. Features ancient and modern examples running the gamut from late Precambrian through fish coprolites to dinosaur eggs. Editor(s): Donovan, Stephen K. Num Pages: 316 pages, illustrations, figures, tables. BIC Classification: RBX; WNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471948438
ISBN
9780471948438
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 324.59

Hardcover. A revised edition designed to reflect new developments in the field of paleoecology. It reviews techniques for reconstruction of ancient environments, including the biological, chemical and physical principles of each technique, and provides case studies to describe palaeogeologic procedures. Num Pages: 528 pages, 350 line drawings, charts, diagrams, photographs, tables. BIC Classification: HDDA; RBGG; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 35. Weight in Grams: 902.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471857112
ISBN
9780471857112
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 568.87

Hardcover. A critical, synthetic and comprehensive account offering discussion of early environments, the history of thought on land plant origins, various approaches used to study early plant evolution and the characteristics of green algae. Includes new ideas regarding evolution, comparative studies of fossil plants and carbon availability. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 279 x 23. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471615279
ISBN
9780471615279
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 267.63

Hardcover. The study of dinosaurs has been experiencing a remarkable renaissance over the past few decades. Scientific understanding of dinosaur anatomy, biology, and evolution has advanced to such a degree that paleontologists often know more about 100-million-year-old dinosaurs than many species of living organisms. Series: TOPA Topics in Paleobiology. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSV; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 952.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470656570
ISBN
9780470656570
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.04

Hardback. A spectacular collectible volume, with masterful photographs and expert commentary on some of the world's most striking fossils Num Pages: 128 pages, 127 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 300 x 256 x 15. Weight in Grams: 942.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Edition
Tra
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300184600
ISBN
9780300184600
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 37.81

Hardback. "This book was developed from a dinosaur track symposium that was organized and held in April 2011 in Obernkirchen, Germany, on behalf of the Niedersachsisches Landesmuseum Hannover (Lower Saxony State Museum Hannover)." -- Editor(s): Marty, Daniel; Falkingham, Peter L.; Richter, Annette. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 428 pages, 177 color illus. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 289 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1986.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253021021
ISBN
9780253021021
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.19

Hardback. A major stepping stone toward a synthesis of the ecology and evolution of the Late Cretaceous ecosystems of western North America Editor(s): Titus, Alan L.; Loewen, Mark A. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 656 pages, 338 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBWU; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 217 x 44. Weight in Grams: 2068.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
656
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253008831
ISBN
9780253008831
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.58

Hardback. This book is an introduction to dinosaurs, providing the basic concepts of biology and geology needed to understand dinosaur science--the main taxonomic groups, the origin and extinction of dinosaurs, and dinosaur behavior--as well as a discussion of dinosaurs in popular culture. -- Num Pages: 392 pages, 311 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
sixth edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231173100
ISBN
9780231173100
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 177.45
€ 134.13

Hardback. Num Pages: 672 pages, 543 figures, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 41. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
third edition
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231158923
ISBN
9780231158923
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.56
€ 140.10

Hardback. Focusing on Simpson's scientific contributions, Laporte provides chapters on Simpson's earliest paleontological research through his distinguished Alexander Agassiz professorship at Harvard and his extensive fieldwork for the American Museum of Natural History, where he developed the core themes set forth in his most prestigious work, Tempo and Mode in Evolution Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BG; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231120647
ISBN
9780231120647
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.30
€ 90.24

Hardback. How will patterns of human interaction with the earth's eco-system impact on biodiversity loss over the long term--not in the next ten or even fifty years, but on the vast temporal scale be dealt with by earth scientists? This volume brings together data from population biology, community ecology, comparative biology, and paleontology to answer this question. Editor(s): McKinney, Michael L.; Drake, James A. Num Pages: 552 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG; RBX; RNC; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 908.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231104142
ISBN
9780231104142
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.14
€ 107.97

Hardback. This collection of case studies seeks to re-examine the understanding of the speciation patterns that appear in the fossil record through analysis of the patterns and their presumed processes. Editor(s): Erwin, Douglas H.; Anstey, Robert L. Num Pages: 288 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231082488
ISBN
9780231082488
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.11
€ 80.00

Hardback. The biography of a man who came to occupy a major position in the history of North American palaeontology. Using personal letters, archives and accounts from those who knew Matthew, this volume presents a portrait of his excavations, travels, research and family life. Num Pages: 275 pages, 61 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231079648
ISBN
9780231079648
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.64
€ 73.01

Hardback. Comprising research papers in evolutionary and systematic biology, this text encompasses chapters concerning the recovery of information from living biota, and takes into account the limitations of sampling and the steady rate of contemporary extinction of taxa. Editor(s): Novacek, Michael J.; Wheeler, Quentin. Num Pages: 253 pages, 14 tables, 94 figures. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST; PSV; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 203. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
253
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231074384
ISBN
9780231074384
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.37
€ 76.31

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