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hardcover. This book examines the arguments and behavior of the scientists who have been locked in conflict over two competing theories to explain why, 65 million years ago, most life on earth--including the dinosaurs--perished. Editor(s): Glen, William. Num Pages: 388 pages. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 28. Weight in Grams: 697.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804722858
- ISBN
- 9780804722858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.93
€ 179.93
Hardback. Discusses pig genetics and its integration with livestock management and production technology to improve performance. This work also includes information on genetic aspects of domestication, colour variation, genomics and pig breeds, with contributions from international experts active in the field. Editor(s): Rothschild, Max F.; Ruvinsky, Anatoly. Num Pages: 520 pages, 63 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 184 x 245 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1288. 520 pages, 63 illustrations. Editor(s): Rothschild, Max F.; Ruvinsky, Anatoly. Discusses pig genetics and its integration with livestock management and production technology to improve performance. This work also includes information on genetic aspects of domestication, colour variation, genomics and pig breeds, with contributions from international experts active in the field. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVD. Dimension: 184 x 245 x 36. Weight: 1288.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937560
- ISBN
- 9781845937560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.14
€ 177.14
Hardback. BIC Classification: PST; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Canadian Forest Service,Canada United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780660174693
- ISBN
- 9780660174693
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 29.86
€ 31.99
€ 29.86
All experiments are correlated to Nester's Microbiology: A Human Perspective, 8e, but can be used with any non-majors/allied health microbiology textbook. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PSG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 284 x 296 x 19. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
- Edition
- 8th Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780077726676
- ISBN
- 9780077726676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.70
€ 132.70
Hardback. Offers an individual-based theory of the effects of the plastic ontogenetic development on the dynamics of populations and communities. This title shows how the effects of ontogenetic development on ecological dynamics critically depend on the efficiency with which differently sized individuals convert food into biomass. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 552 pages, 125 line illus. 10 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 160 x 40. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691137575
- ISBN
- 9780691137575
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.16€ 68.28
€ 88.16
€ 68.28
Hardback. Editor(s): White, Monica. Num Pages: 125 pages. BIC Classification: PST. Dimension: 230 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634842273
- ISBN
- 9781634842273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.91€ 127.36
€ 166.91
€ 127.36
Hardcover. Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant breeding and genetics covering horticultural, agronomic and forestry crops, incorporating both traditional and molecular methods. The contributions are authored by world authorities, anonymously reviewed, and edited by Professor Jules Janick of Purdue University, USA. Series: Plant Breeding Reviews. Num Pages: 420 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 31
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470387627
- ISBN
- 9780470387627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 396.95
€ 396.95
Hardcover. Editor(s): Dudas, Bertalan. Num Pages: 290 pages. BIC Classification: PSAN. Dimension: 182 x 258 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631179372
- ISBN
- 9781631179372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.95€ 178.38
€ 260.95
€ 178.38
Paperback. Scientists have discovered that at the most fundamental level humans are genetically linked to every part of the natural world. A dog is 85 per cent genetically identical to a human and humans have only twice as many genes as a worm or a fly. This work brings together these astonishing discoveries, and offers a vision of the impact these findings. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 202 x 18. Weight in Grams: 222. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0001394
- ISBN
- 9780747558200
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. Editor(s): Helio, Tomas R. Num Pages: 209 pages, colour illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 187 x 18. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604568943
- ISBN
- 9781604568943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.09€ 162.20
€ 235.09
€ 162.20
Hardback. Featuring a collection of basic, clinical, and applied knowledge on the chemical senses, this book encompass the developments in all fields of chemosensory science, particularly the advances in neurobiology, neuroscience, molecular biology, and modern functional imaging techniques. Num Pages: 1240 pages. BIC Classification: MFG; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 291 x 2. Weight in Grams: 3448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 1240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118139226
- ISBN
- 9781118139226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 452.38
€ 452.38
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643021
- ISBN
- 9781780643021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.49
€ 147.49
Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms
. Ed(S): Hilbeck, A.; Andow, D. A.; Fontes, E...
hardcover. Focuses on transgenic cotton that is resistant to insect pests in Brazil, and addresses both environmental and agricultural impacts. This book draws out general risk assessment guidelines, and demonstrates the need for case-by-case analysis. Editor(s): Hilbeck, A.; Andow, D. A.; Fontes, E. M. G. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TCBG; TVK; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845930004
- ISBN
- 9781845930004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.42
€ 146.42
Hardback. Deals with the topic of health inequalities and health disparities. This volume includes an introductory look at the issue of health care inequalities and disparities, racial and ethnic inequalities and disparities, issues related to substance abuse, and mental health and related concerns. It also looks at issues of vulnerable women. Editor(s): Rothman, Barbara Katz; Armstrong, Elizabeth M.; Tiger, Rebecca. Series: Advances in Medical Sociology. Num Pages: 364 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFM; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 188 x 31. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762314386
- ISBN
- 9780762314386
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.40
€ 185.40
Biological Inquiry: A Workbook of Investigative Cases
Urry, Lisa A.; Cain, Michael L.; Wasserman, S...
paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Pearson United States
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780134486468
- ISBN
- 9780134486468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.10
€ 65.10
Paperback. That is, the public was reassured by bioethical oversight of biomedicine; in reality, however, bioethicists belonged to the same mainstream that produced the doctors and researchers whom the bioethicists were guiding. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801874482
- ISBN
- 9780801874482
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.60
€ 36.99
€ 31.60
Hardcover. Editor(s): Newman, James K.; Slater, Christopher T. Num Pages: 229 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 237 x 19. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613242940
- ISBN
- 9781613242940
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.91€ 115.23
€ 166.91
€ 115.23
Hardcover. This book applies systems biology methods to analyze Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), providing a comprehensive resource for modernization of TCM research and drug discovery. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MX; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 32. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470637975
- ISBN
- 9780470637975
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.00
€ 217.00
Hardcover. Editor(s): Sofo, Adriano. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634821520
- ISBN
- 9781634821520
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.07€ 143.11
€ 188.07
€ 143.11
Paperback. This handbook offers an illustrated guide to over 250 of the snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and salamanders common to the Amazonian regions of Peru, Brazil, Bolivia and Colombia. Close-up photographs accompany text that describes appearance, range, size and colour and lists similar species. Num Pages: 448 pages, 381 colour photographs, glossary, index. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; PSVW3; PSVW5; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Reptiles and Amphibians of the Amazon: An Ecotourist´s Guide United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813026237
- ISBN
- 9780813026237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.74
€ 31.99
€ 31.74
Hardcover. Editor(s): Konno, Ryuichi; Bruckner, Hans; D'Aniello, Antimo; Fisher, George H.; Fujii, Noriko; Homma, Hiroshi. Num Pages: 130 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PNF; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 264 x 184 x 14. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 130
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607413783
- ISBN
- 9781607413783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.51€ 153.90
€ 224.51
€ 153.90
Hardback. This examination of a depopulated species, the North American bison, provides insights into the past and present behaviour and ecology of what was once the continent's largest terrestrial mammal. It discusses the consequences of mating failures, morphological anomalies and birth synchrony. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 330 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSVS; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231084567
- ISBN
- 9780231084567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.47
€ 104.47
Hardcover. Series: Advances in Molecular and Cellular Microbiology. 296 pages, 28 illustrations. Editor(s): Hyman, Paul; Abedon, Stephen T. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria; as such, they have many potential uses for promoting health and combating disease. This book covers the many facets of phage-bacterial-human interaction. It is suitable for researchers of microbiology and bacteriology. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: MBGR; MMFM; PSB; PSGD. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 23. Weight: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939847
- ISBN
- 9781845939847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.96
€ 133.96
Paperback. "Providing a fascinating alternative to the unwieldy life science sources, this book describes how the nervous system (including the brain) communicates with, sends signals to, and receives input from the sensory organs. Series: IEEE Press Understanding Science & Technology Series. Num Pages: 412 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJN; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780879422967
- ISBN
- 9780879422967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.96
€ 123.96