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paperback. Offers a tour-de-force on how human consciousness may have evolved. From the 'phantom pain' experienced by people who have lost their limbs to the uncanny faculty of 'blindsight,' this title argues that raw sensations are central to various conscious states and that consciousness must have evolved, just like the other mental faculties. Num Pages: 240 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JMR; JMT; PSAJ; PSXE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387987194
- ISBN
- 9780387987194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.50
€ 34.99
€ 31.50
paperback. Editor(s): Strausfeld, Nicholas J. Series: Springer Series in Experimental Entomology. Num Pages: 428 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSB; PSF; PSV; UML. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 673.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642821172
- ISBN
- 9783642821172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.32
€ 123.32
Paperback. Sponsored by the Royal Anthropological Institute, in conjunction with the British Academy, Early Human Kinship brings together original studies from leading figures in the biological sciences, social anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics to provide a major breakthrough in the debate over human evolution and the nature of society. Editor(s): Allen, Nicholas J.; Callan, Hilary; Dunbar, Robin; James, Wendy. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JHBK; JHM; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 172 x 18. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444338782
- ISBN
- 9781444338782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 41.47
€ 41.99
€ 41.47
Hardcover. This book reviews advances in understanding phosphodiesterases within the central nervous system and their therapeutic applications. A range of expert authors from both academia and industry describe these, then focus on the areas of greatest scientific and medical interest to provide more detailed coverage. Editor(s): Brandon, Nicholas J.; West, Anthony R. Series: Wiley Series in Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MFG; PN; PSBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470566688
- ISBN
- 9780470566688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.00
€ 141.00
Paperback. Demystifies ecological models and the mathematics behind them. This book includes simple and advanced problems, followed by fully worked examples. It presents an exposition of common mathematical models in population and community ecology. Num Pages: 265 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Publisher
- Sinauer Associates
- Number of pages
- 265
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878933181
- ISBN
- 9780878933181
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.73
€ 124.73
Paperback. A Primer of Ecological Statistics emphasizes a general introduction to probability theory and provides a detailed discussion of specific designs and analyses that are typically encountered in ecology and environmental science. The second edition has been updated and features two new chapters on estimating ecological metrics. Num Pages: 579 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 180 x 23. Weight in Grams: 994.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605350646
- ISBN
- 9781605350646
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 178.24
€ 178.24
Hardback. Insects and other arthropods show complex behaviors that are products of versatile brains which, in a sense, think. Strausfeld weaves anatomical observations, molecular biology, neuroethology, cladistics, and the fossil record to explore how arthropod brains process sensory information to produce learning, strategizing, cooperation, and sociality. Num Pages: 848 pages, 175 color illustrations, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ; PSVT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 234 x 48. Weight in Grams: 2828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674046337
- ISBN
- 9780674046337
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.40€ 129.07
€ 135.40
€ 129.07
paperback. Series: Neuroscience Series. Num Pages: 298 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1971
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468471786
- ISBN
- 9781468471786
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.23
€ 64.23
Paperback. Fungi form an entire biological kingdom, and represent a great diversity of organisms. They are found in the soil, in the air, and on the surfaces of plants and animals. In this Very Short Introduction, Nicholas P. Money highlights the various effects of fungi on living organisms and considers their broader significance on our planet. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, 26 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: PSQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 174 x 111. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199688784
- ISBN
- 9780199688784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.32
€ 13.32
Paperback. Modern microbiology has transformed our understanding of life on earth, and had a huge impact on medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. In this Very Short Introduction, Nicholas P. Money explores the microbial world, considering its diversity and vital roles in ecosystems, including the human body. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 136 pages, Approx 23 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 179 x 6. Weight in Grams: 110.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199681686
- ISBN
- 9780199681686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.31
€ 13.31
Hardback. Explores the evolutionary aspects of epistemology by focusing on seven major aspects, since philosophers tend to view evolution from a cultural as well as biological point of view. Series: Studies in Epistemology and Cognitive Theory. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: HPK; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847676156
- ISBN
- 9780847676156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.21
€ 135.21
Hardback. Aims to bring a different perspective to the subject of natural design. Editor(s): Thompson, Nicholas S. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306449062
- ISBN
- 9780306449062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.98
€ 191.98
Hardcover. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced during the interaction of metabolism with oxygen. As ROS have the potential to cause oxidative damage by reacting with biomolecules, research on ROS has concentrated on the oxidative damage that results from exposure to environmental stresses and on the role of ROS in defence against pathogens. Editor(s): Smirnoff, Nicholas. Series: Biological Sciences Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405125291
- ISBN
- 9781405125291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 267.38
€ 267.38
Paperback. Editor(s): Potter, Nicholas T. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 176 x 23. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617372902
- ISBN
- 9781617372902
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.51
€ 123.51
Hardback. Num Pages: 700 pages, 149 black & white illustrations, 397 colour illustrations, 348 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PNFS; PS; TGMT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210. .
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 4th ed. 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493966745
- ISBN
- 9781493966745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.81€ 116.58
€ 118.81
€ 116.58
Hardcover. Editor(s): Raskin, Nichole D.; Vuturro, Patrick T. Num Pages: Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 263 x 16. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612096346
- ISBN
- 9781612096346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.00€ 149.67
€ 221.00
€ 149.67
Hardcover. This Methods in Molecular Biology(TM) volume covers JAK and STAT specific approaches, the negative regulators of the pathway, and production and crystallization of JAK and STAT proteins, and more. Includes protocols, materials lists, tips and troubleshooting advice. Editor(s): Nicholson, Sandra E.; Nicola, Nicos. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 183 x 262 x 22. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781627032414
- ISBN
- 9781627032414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.86
€ 123.86
Cytotoxic, Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Potential of Heavy Metals Relate...
Nick D. . Ed(S): Hadjiliadis
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Przesieka, Poland, 15-26 June 1996 Editor(s): Hadjiliadis, Nick D. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 653 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCL; PNK; PSB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 653
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401064408
- ISBN
- 9789401064408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.93
€ 67.93
Cytotoxic, Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Potential of Heavy Metals Relate...
Nick D. . Ed(S): Hadjiliadis
Hardback. The idea underlying the present work is to present a multidisciplinary perspective on heavy metals in the environment, affording a better understanding of their action on human organisms and health, aiming to make them less polluting and more environmentally friendly. Editor(s): Hadjiliadis, Nick D. Series: NATO Science Partnership Sub-series 2: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 653 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNK; PSB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 1018.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 653
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344322
- ISBN
- 9780792344322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.66
€ 68.66
Hardcover. Emphasizing the changes worked by circulation and copying, interpretation and debate, this book uses the case to explore how pictures succeed and fail, gain acceptance and spark controversy. It reveals how embryonic development was made a process that we can see, compare, and discuss, and how copying - usually dismissed as unoriginal. Num Pages: 392 pages, 202 colour plates, 2 tables. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 296 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1884.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226046945
- ISBN
- 9780226046945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 39.88
€ 51.99
€ 39.88
Paperback. Describes the ten greatest inventions of life, including DNA, sex, sight and consciousness, based on their historical impact, role in living organisms and relevance to controversies. This book explains how these findings have come about, and the extent to which they can be relied upon. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Profile Books
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861978189
- ISBN
- 9781861978189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.11
€ 17.99
€ 13.11
Paperback. Oxygen is the engine of life and evolution. This book explores the impact that oxygen has had on Earth, and the history of life. Explaining the rise of animals and plants, the origin of two sexes, and the evolution of ageing and death, it offers fresh perspectives on our own lives, explaining why we age and what we can do about it. Series: Oxford Landmark Science. Num Pages: 400 pages, 13 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PS; PSAJ; RB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198784937
- ISBN
- 9780198784937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.98
€ 29.98
paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 28. Weight in Grams: 308. Paperback, cover has a small tear otherwise in good condition.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Profile Books
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KRF2233624
- ISBN
- 9781781250372
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 12.99€ 4.99
€ 12.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHC; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- New Page Books
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781601632630
- ISBN
- 9781601632630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.59
€ 20.99
€ 19.59