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Paperback. In this collection of essays, historians discuss the applications of evolutionary theory to cultural, social, economic and political phenomena. Contributors include anthropologist Donald Brown, archaeologist Albert Naccache and demographer Noel Bonneuil. Editor(s): Pomper, Philip; Shaw, David Gary. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HBAH; JFCX; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521612
- ISBN
- 9780742521612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.68
€ 82.68
Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Num Pages: 432 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1242. 432 pages, 26 illustrations. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight: 1242.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937669
- ISBN
- 9781845937669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 176.68
€ 176.68
Hardback. This sixth and final volume in the Genera Orchidacearum series treats 140 genera in tribes Dendrobieae and Vandeae of the largest subfamily, Epidendroideae, including some of the showiest orchids often used in hybridizing. Editor(s): Pridgeon, Alec M.; Cribb, Phillip J.; Chase, Mark W.; Rasmussen, Finn N. Series: Genera Orchidacearum. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps, figures. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSTD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 229 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2206.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199646517
- ISBN
- 9780199646517
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 299.14
€ 299.14
Paperback. Carbohydrates are ubiquitous, essential molecules, as important as nucleic acids and proteins yet less well understood. Mounting data demonstrate that microbial and mammalian glycans and their protein-binding partners (lectins) play central roles in all innate and adaptive immune responses. Editor(s): Rabinovich, Gabriel; Cobb, Brian; van Kooyk, Yvette. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: MJ; PS; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 176 x 242 x 8. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318396
- ISBN
- 9781573318396
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.60
€ 55.60
This book includes green synthesis of nanoparticles by algae, diatoms and plants. The mechanism behind the synthesis of nanoparticles will also be discussed. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers and teachers of biology, chemistry, chemical technology, nanotechnology and microbial technology. Editor(s): Rai, Mahendra; Posten, Clemens. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSD; TBN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 178 x 249 x 18. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642239
- ISBN
- 9781780642239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 147.12
€ 147.12
hardcover. The fungal kingdom consists of a wide variety of organisms with a diverse range of forms and functions. This title covers chapters including discussions of fungal associations in the environment, agriculture and forestry, long established and novel applications of fungi in fermentation, and the use of fungi in the pharmaceutical industry. Editor(s): Rai, Mangala; Bridge, Paul D. Num Pages: 336 pages, 26 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSG; PSQ; PST; RBGB; RNCB; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845935344
- ISBN
- 9781845935344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.49
€ 147.49
Paperback. Scientists, ethicists, religious leaders and legal experts explore the benefits and costs of cloning. Topics include: is cloning against human nature?; the separation of reproduction from human relationships; clones in medicine; eugenic/dysgenic and the cultural consequences of human cloning. Editor(s): Rantala, M.L.; Milgram, Arthur J. Num Pages: 300 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PSAD; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812693751
- ISBN
- 9780812693751
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.64
€ 20.99
€ 20.64
Molecular Analysis and Genome Discovery, Second Edition is a completely revised and updated new edition of this successful book. The text provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the fast moving field of molecular based diagnostics of disease markers. Editor(s): Rapley, Ralph; Harbron, Stuart. Num Pages: 316 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFN; MMG; PSD; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470758779
- ISBN
- 9780470758779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 153.53
€ 153.53
* Provides a comprehensive overview of modern forensic molecular technologies. * Explores the growing debate on the applications of national DNA databases. * Discusses the initial phases of investigation to the conclusion of cases involving molecular forensic analysis. . Editor(s): Rapley, Ralph; Whitehouse, David. Num Pages: 258 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: JKVF1; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 175 x 21. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470024959
- ISBN
- 9780470024959
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 208.38
€ 208.38
Hardback. Expert contributors from a broad spectrum of scientific backgrounds update and expand the successful first edition with cutting-edge techniques and applications, including approaches to both antibody or B-cell epitope mapping and T-cell epitope mapping. Editor(s): Reineke, Ulrich; Schutkowski, Mike. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 450 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, 19 colour illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 270 x 198 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934115176
- ISBN
- 9781934115176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.33
€ 138.33
This comprehensive resource will be indispensable for marine mammal biologists, oceanographers, conservation program managers, government regulators, policy makers, and anyone who is concerned about the future of these captivating species. Editor(s): Reynolds, John E., III; Perrin, William F.; Reeves, Randall R.; Montgomery, Suzanne; Ragen, Timothy J. Num Pages: 240 pages, 39, 31 black & white halftones, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW73; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801882555
- ISBN
- 9780801882555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.10
€ 76.10
Advances in Research Techniques for the Study of Sea Turtles
. Ed(S): Rguez-Baron, Juan M; Lara, Monica; R...
Editor(s): Rguez-Baron, Juan M; Lara, Monica; Riosmena-Rodriguez, Rafael. Num Pages: 206 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPM; PSVW5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 180. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634840484
- ISBN
- 9781634840484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.62€ 181.60
€ 239.62
€ 181.60
Includes stories and photographs that takes us to places like Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, Ivindo National Park in Gabon, and the Tai National Park in Cote d'Ivoire for a revealing look at the lives of African wild apes - and at the lives of the humans who study them. Editor(s): Robbins, Martha M.; Boesch, Christophe. Num Pages: 200 pages, 32 color illustrations, 1 line illustration, 1 map, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1H; PSVW79. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520267107
- ISBN
- 9780520267107
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.73€ 46.79
€ 58.73
€ 46.79
* Leading polar scientists present a synthesis of the latest research on the biological systems in Antarctica, covering organisms from microbes to vertebrate higher predators. * Integrates studies across scales of organization and complexity. Editor(s): Rogers, Alex D.; Johnston, Nadine M.; Murphy, Eugene J.; Clarke, Andrew. Num Pages: 564 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MTS; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 195 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1300.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 564
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405198400
- ISBN
- 9781405198400
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.47
€ 203.47
Biology and Conservation of North American Tortoises
. Ed(S): Rostal, David C.; McCoy, Earl D.; Mu...
Hardback. Richard TracyTracey D. TubervilleMichael TumaThane Wibbels Editor(s): Rostal, David C.; McCoy, Earl D.; Mushinsky, Henry R. Num Pages: 208 pages, 49, 19 black & white halftones, 30 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSVW5; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 222 x 19. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413778
- ISBN
- 9781421413778
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.16
€ 88.16
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. Editor(s): Rubenstein, Daniel I.; Wrangham, Richard W. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 564 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 564
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691638324
- ISBN
- 9780691638324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 356.29
€ 356.29
A Companion to the Philosophy of Biology offers concise overviews of philosophical issues raised by all areas of biology. Addressing both traditional and emerging areas of philosophical interest, the volume focuses on the philosophical implications of evolutionary theory as well as key topics such as molecular biology, immunology, and ecology. Editor(s): Sarkar, Sahotra; Plutynski, Anya. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 616 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 183 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1238.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405125727
- ISBN
- 9781405125727
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.46
€ 272.46
Editor(s): Sassi, Hamdi; Cannamela, Sofien. Num Pages: 234 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 183 x 259 x 18. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620813669
- ISBN
- 9781620813669
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.92€ 162.20
€ 234.92
€ 162.20
Hardback. Our knowledge of reproductive biology has increased enormously in recent years on cellular, molecular, and genetic levels, leading to significant breakthroughs that have directly benefitted in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in humans and animal systems. Editor(s): Schatten, Heide; Constantinescu, Gheorghe M. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: MFKC; PSVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 182 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1292.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118881606
- ISBN
- 9781118881606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.42
€ 229.42
Paperback. Philosophically grounded, methodologically sound, and theoretically rigorous, this paradigm-challenging collection ponders the most dynamic areas of feminist inquiry into bioethical thought and practice and sketches future directions for this rapidly growing field. Editor(s): Scully, Jackie Leach; Baldwin-Ragaven, Laurel; Fitzpatrick, Petya. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801894251
- ISBN
- 9780801894251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 33.19
€ 38.99
€ 33.19
paperback. Editor(s): Selvin, Paul R.; Ha, Taekjip. Num Pages: 507 pages, ill. BIC Classification: PDN; PSD; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 273 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cold Spring Harbor Press United States
- Edition
- 1 Lab
- Number of pages
- 507
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780879697754
- ISBN
- 9780879697754
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.27
€ 57.27
Hardback. Visit our website for sample chapters! Editor(s): Sherlock, Richard; Morrey, John D. Num Pages: 664 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC; PSAD; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 183 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742513570
- ISBN
- 9780742513570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.44
€ 197.44
Hardback. Editor(s): Sherman, Paul W.; Jarvis, Jennifer U.M.; Alexander, Richard D. Series: Monographs in Behavior and Ecology. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691628868
- ISBN
- 9780691628868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 346.07
€ 346.07