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hardcover. A compendium of tropical, sub-tropical and temperate fruit and nut science. It combines the knowledge of over 100 international experts, providing the definitive resource on fruit and nuts. It includes coverage of palms, cacti, and vegetable fruits. Editor(s): Janick, J.; Paull, Robert E. Num Pages: 800 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 281 x 224 x 44. Weight in Grams: 2985.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996387
- ISBN
- 9780851996387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 332.48
€ 332.48
This book provides practical and innovative approaches to biosecurity surveillance. It explains the foundation and concepts behind surveillance design, with examples of methods and tools created to deal with surveillance challenges. With supporting case studies, it covers detectability, single and multi-species detection and risk assessment. Editor(s): Jarrad, Frith; Low Choy, Sama; Mengersen, Kerrie. Series: CABI Invasives Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643595
- ISBN
- 9781780643595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.75
€ 68.75
Paperback. Offers a comprehensive collection of the critical public documents in biomedical ethics. Covering the period from 1947 to 1995, this volume brings together core legislative documents, court briefs, and reports by professional organizations, public bodies, and governments around the world. Editor(s): Jonsen, Albert R.; Veatch, Robert M.; Walters, Leroy. Num Pages: 640 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1203.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406852
- ISBN
- 9780878406852
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.76
€ 79.76
hardcover. Provides an overview of the molecular mechanisms associated with flowering. This book explores three main themes: the external and internal regulation of flowering, floral development, and fertilisation and gametophyte development, and also includes chapters on the evolution of flowers, floral senescence and apomixis. Editor(s): Jordon, B. R. (Lincoln University, New Zealand). Num Pages: 418 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930424
- ISBN
- 9781845930424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.45
€ 154.45
Editor(s): Kalueff, Allan V.; Porte, Justin L. Num Pages: 185 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 186 x 16. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606920220
- ISBN
- 9781606920220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.59€ 81.20
€ 116.59
€ 81.20
Hardback. This book provides a review, written by international forest scientists, of what is known about the impact of elevated CO2 and other greenhouse gases, on forest ecosystems. Editor(s): Karnosky, D.F.; etc.; Ceulemans, R. (University of Antwerp, Belgium); Scarascia-Mugnozza, G. (University of Tuscia, Italy); Innes, J.L. (University of British Columbia, Canada). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995519
- ISBN
- 9780851995519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 289.57
€ 289.57
This text examines the impact of climate change on freshwater ecosystems, past, present and future. Editor(s): Kernan, Martin; Battarbee, Richard W.; Moss, Brian R. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 174 x 22. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405179133
- ISBN
- 9781405179133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.47
€ 88.47
Paperback. Features major issues and topics in cognitive neuroscience, including the role of strategies in motor learning; efficient coding and the neural representation of value; the emotion paradox in the aging brain; perceptual foundations of bilingual acquisition in infancy; understanding disgust; and more. Editor(s): Kingstone, Alan; Miller, Michael B. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: GTR; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 5. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318655
- ISBN
- 9781573318655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 151.98
€ 151.98
paperback. A collection of articles, essays, speeches and testimony, chronicling the start of America's national debate on genetics. It begins with selections from Aldous Huxley and C.S. Lewis, then looks to the future, moving on to the questions surrounding the debate over human cloning and stem cells. Editor(s): Kristol, William; Cohen, Eric. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFM; MBDC; PDZ; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521964
- ISBN
- 9780742521964
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.35
€ 30.99
€ 27.35
Hardback. Guide to Foodborne Pathogens covers pathogens bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are most commonly responsible for foodborne illness. Editor(s): Labbe, Ronald G.; Garcia, Santos. Num Pages: 484 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MMGT; PSTP; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671429
- ISBN
- 9780470671429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.67
€ 253.67
Considers the challenges facing insect populations in aquatic environments and how they have adapted to achieve such prominence in virtually all habitats. Editor(s): Lancaster, Jill; Briers, Rob A.; Macadam, C. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 31. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933968
- ISBN
- 9781845933968
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
hardcover. This text presents edited key papers from the International Symposium on Grassland Ecophyisiology and Grazing Ecology held in Curitiba, Brazil in August 1999. It considers how plants within grasslands respond to and are adapted to grazing animals. Editor(s): Lemaire, G.; etc.; Hodgson, J. (Massey University, New Zealand); Moraes, A. (UFRGS, Brazil); Cavarho, P. (UFRGS, Brazil); Nabinger, C. (UFRGS, Brazil). Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTD; PSTS; PSV; RGBC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994529
- ISBN
- 9780851994529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.97
€ 169.97
Grassland ecosystems are deeply affected by human activities and need appropriate management to optimise trade-offs between ecosystem functions and services. This book looks beyond the role of grassland as a feeding ground, and evaluates other processes such as carbon sequestration in soils, greenhouse gas regulation and biodiversity protection. Editor(s): Lemaire, G.; Hodgson, J.G.; Chabbi, A. Num Pages: 312 pages, 34 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTS; RGBC; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 181 x 24. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938093
- ISBN
- 9781845938093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
hardcover. Examining mycotoxins and their impact from a public health viewpoint, this book provides an overview and introduction to the subject and examines the health, trade and legislation issues involved. It also discusses the management of mycotoxins and the global problems caused by them. Editor(s): Leslie, J.; Bandyopadhyay, R; Visconti, A. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: MBN; PSQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 175 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1247.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845930820
- ISBN
- 9781845930820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.97
€ 169.97
hardcover. This text contains chapters adapted from the Third International Workshop on Frugivores and Seed Dispersal held in August 2000 in Rio Quente, Brazil. Editor(s): Levey, D.; Silva, W.; Galetti, M. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTS; PSVS; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1088.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995250
- ISBN
- 9780851995250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
This book provides the fundamentals, recent developments, and future research needs for critical mercury transformation and transport processes, as well as the experimental methods that have been employed in recent studies. Editor(s): Liu, Guangliang; Cai, Yong; O'Driscoll, Nelson. Num Pages: 600 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBT; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 37. Weight in Grams: 970.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470578728
- ISBN
- 9780470578728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.30
€ 173.30
Following the much acclaimed success of the first volume of Key Topics in Conservation Biology, this entirely new second volume addresses an innovative array of key topics in contemporary conservation biology. Editor(s): Macdonald, David W.; Willis, Professor Katherine J. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 194 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1186.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658765
- ISBN
- 9780470658765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.13
€ 180.13
hardcover. The need for questioning the ways in which technology is used in sports is the subject of this volume. Much of the focus is on the ethical implications of allowing genetic manipulation of human beings and the impact this could have on sport in general. Editor(s): Maih, A.; Eassom, Simon Bruce. Series: Research in Philosophy & Technology. Num Pages: 484 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDR; PSX; TCBG; WSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 40. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308804
- ISBN
- 9780762308804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.30
€ 145.30
Personality from Biological, Cognitive, and Social Perspective
. Ed(S): Maruszewski, Tomasz; Fajkowska, Malg...
hardcover. This series grows out of the Biennial Symposia on Personality and Social Psychology, which are intended to become a regular forum for psychologists and representatives of allied disciplines. Editor(s): Maruszewski, Tomasz; Fajkowska, Malgorzata; Eysenck, Michael W. Series: EWP Warsaw Lectures in Personality and Social Psychology. Num Pages: 221 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMS; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Eliot Werner Publications Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780979773150
- ISBN
- 9780979773150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.97
€ 83.97
hardcover. Examines research into the molecular biology, genomics and transcriptomics of, and control strategies for, flatworm parasites. These include Cestodes and Trematodes. This book explores three main areas: phylogeny, genetics and transcriptomes; immunobiology, host-parasite interaction and control; and protein function, metabolism and physiology. Editor(s): Maule, A. G. (Queen's University, Belfast); Marks, N. J. (Queen's University, Belfast). Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMFP; MZMP; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851990279
- ISBN
- 9780851990279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Based on the 2010 conference 'Towards the establishment of genetic reserves for crop wild relatives and landraces in Europe', this book discusses agrobiodiversity conservation. Considering the benefits of understanding and preserving crop wild relatives and landraces, it covers such issues as habitat protection, ecosystem health and food security. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel; Dulloo, M. Ehsan; Ford-Lloyd, Brian V.; Iriondo, Jose M.; Carvalho, M. A. A. Pinheiro de. Num Pages: 392 pages, 71 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; PST; RNK; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1022.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938512
- ISBN
- 9781845938512
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.38
€ 147.38
Hardback. Editor(s): McShea, William J.; Davies, Stuart James; Bhumpakphan, Naris. Num Pages: 426 pages, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1F; PSAF; RGBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 188 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1098.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Books United States
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935623021
- ISBN
- 9781935623021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.16
€ 104.16
Molecular and Integrative Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
. Ed(S): Mechanick, Jeffrey I.; Sun Li; Zaidi...
Paperback. This volume features invited scholarly papers on the topic of molecular and integrative physiology of the musculoskeletal system by clinician-scientists who work at both the bench and the bedside. Editor(s): Mechanick, Jeffrey I.; Sun Li; Zaidi, Mone. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 7. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318310
- ISBN
- 9781573318310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 151.42
€ 151.42
Hardback. Forest ecosystems grow at the interface between the land and the atmosphere. This book presents an overview of many topics that are of significance at this interface, starting at the scale of intra-leaf organelles, leaves and plants and ranging to higher levels of organization such as communities. Editor(s): Mencuccini, M.; Grace, J.; Moncrieff, J.; McNaughton, K. (University of Edinburgh). Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps (some col.), 1 port. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RNC; TQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996776
- ISBN
- 9780851996776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 289.38
€ 289.38