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Palaeontology
Paperback. The vertebrate fossil record extends back more than 500 million years, and bonebeds - localized concentrations of the skeletal remains of vertebrate animals - help unlock the secrets of this long history. This book provides readers with definitions, theoretical frameworks, and modern techniques in bonebed data collection and analysis. Editor(s): Rogers, Raymond R.; Eberth, David A.; Fiorillo, Tony R. Num Pages: 400 pages, 89 halftones, 26 line drawings, 22 tables. BIC Classification: HDW; PSVW; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226723716
- ISBN
- 9780226723716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 37.67
€ 47.99
€ 37.67
Paperback. Translator(s): Schaefer, J. Num Pages: 296 pages, 169ill.3tabs.1M. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226881676
- ISBN
- 9780226881676
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 35.66
€ 45.99
€ 35.66
Hardcover. The landscape of southwestern Wyoming around the ghost town of Fossil is beautiful but harsh. But during the early Eocene, more than fifty million years ago, it was a subtropical lake, surrounded by volcanoes and forests and teeming with life. Lavishly produced in full color, this title opens a window onto our planet's long-lost past. Num Pages: 400 pages, 243 colour plates, 1 halftone, 2 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWY; PSAF; RBGF; RBKF; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 199 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226922966
- ISBN
- 9780226922966
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 44.36
€ 52.99
€ 44.36
Hardback. This monograph attempts to unlock the mechanics of sedimentation, focusing on the production, accumulation and preservation of organic matter in marine and lacustrine sediments. The contributors cover a range of geological ages, as well as temperature and organic matter types. Editor(s): Whelan, Jean; Farrington, John W. Num Pages: 533 pages, illus. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; RBKC; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 185 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1316.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 533
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231071628
- ISBN
- 9780231071628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.63€ 112.66
€ 148.63
€ 112.66
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
€ 99.88€ 76.74
€ 99.88
€ 76.74
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
€ 95.12€ 73.24
€ 95.12
€ 73.24
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
€ 104.64€ 80.25
€ 104.64
€ 80.25
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
€ 143.88€ 109.15
€ 143.88
€ 109.15
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
€ 118.91€ 91.03
€ 118.91
€ 91.03
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
€ 198.57€ 140.97
€ 198.57
€ 140.97
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
€ 178.36€ 134.56
€ 178.36
€ 134.56
Hardback. Considers really big animals and how they lived Illustrator(s): Tambusso, Sebastian. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 448 pages, 11 color illus., 237 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KLS; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 224 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253002303
- ISBN
- 9780253002303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.97
€ 71.97
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
€ 97.19
€ 97.19
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
€ 47.54
€ 47.54
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€ 38.20
€ 52.99
€ 38.20
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
€ 150.90
€ 150.90
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
€ 269.40
€ 269.40
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
€ 572.65
€ 572.65
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
€ 326.74
€ 326.74
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
€ 405.73
€ 405.73