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Biology, life sciences

Hardback. Covers various aspects of pollination biology. This book describes how flowers use colors, shapes, and scents to advertise themselves; how they offer pollen and nectar as rewards; and, how they share complex interactions with beetles, birds, bats, bees, and other creatures. It also covers the ecology of these interactions. Num Pages: 792 pages, 301 color illus. 308 line illus. 93 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSTL; PSTS; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 256 x 209 x 52. Weight in Grams: 2230.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
832
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691128610
ISBN
9780691128610
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.95
€ 102.75

Paperback. In What Makes us Human? some of the world's most brilliant thinkers offer their answers to this perennial puzzle, shedding new light on how and why our ancestors produced such clever, talented, and unlikely progeny. Editor(s): Pasternak, Charles. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM; JMR; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 23. Weight in Grams: 265.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851685196
ISBN
9781851685196
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.54

Hardback. In recent years, our understanding of the mechanisms involved in a plant's resistance to attack by disease, has seen major advances. This important new title, part of Blackwell Publishing's Annual Plant Reviews Series, provides cutting edge reviews of each of the major aspects of the subject. Editor(s): Parker, Jane. Series: Annual Plant Reviews. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 27. Weight in Grams: 724.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
Volume 34
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405175326
ISBN
9781405175326
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 237.25

Hardback. The Cactaceae family, with about 16 hundred species, is cultivated worldwide for fruits, forage, fodder, and even as a vegetable. This text compiles information on cactus biology, ecology, and uses, and covering topis from evolution to biotechnology. Editor(s): Nobel, Park S. Num Pages: 290 pages, 76 b/w photographs, 34 line illustrations, 39 tables. BIC Classification: PST; WMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 313 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1140.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
290
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520231573
ISBN
9780520231573
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.35
€ 57.30

Hardback. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 186 x 260 x 15. Weight in Grams: 492.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634844970
ISBN
9781634844970
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 220.03
€ 165.57

Hardcover. Biophotonics involes the use of photonics, the technology of generating and harnessing light and other radiant energy, for biological purposes Four major technologies are integrated into this field: lasers, photonics, nanotechnology and biotechnology. Num Pages: 616 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PHJ; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 244 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1064.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Wiley-Interscience
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
616
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471287704
ISBN
9780471287704
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.22

Paperback. In the same way that excessive hunting on land has threatened terrestrial species, excessive fishing in the sea has reduced stocks of marine species to dangerously low levels. In addition, the ecosystems that support coastal marine species are threatened by habitat destruction, development and pollution. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSPM; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 974.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405158312
ISBN
9781405158312
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 109.42

Paperback. Documents and illustrates the major developments in the use of nematodes for biological control of insects and slugs. This title has three major sections covering entomopathogenic nematodes, entomophilic nematodes, and slug-parasitic nematodes. Each of these sections also discusses biology, commercial production, strategy and safety. Editor(s): Grewal, P. S. (Ohio State University, USA); Ehlers, R. U. (Ohio State University, USA); Shapiro-Ilan, D. I. (United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service). Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 176 x 24. Weight in Grams: 870. 528 pages. Editor(s): Grewal, P. S. (Ohio State University, USA); Ehlers, R. U. (Ohio State University, USA); Shapiro-Ilan, D. I. (United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service). Documents and illustrates the major developments in the use of nematodes for biological control of insects and slugs. This title has three major sections covering entomopathogenic nematodes, entomophilic nematodes, and slug-parasitic nematodes. Each of these sections also discusses biology, commercial production, strategy and safety. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSVT7; TVP. Dimension: 243 x 176 x 24. Weight: 1152.
Publisher
Nematodes as Biocontrol Agents
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845934545
ISBN
9781845934545
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.83

Hardcover. Smell is arguably the most evocative of senses, linked to memories and associations. For most animals it is vital for survival. For us, it enriches our experience of the world, our pleasure in food and drink, and affects all human interaction. Paolo Pelosi describes how scientists are finally unravelling the science of smell. Num Pages: 256 pages, 28 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198719052
ISBN
9780198719052
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.38

Hardback. The threats to forest health around the world are increasingly attracting international attention. This book covers the advances in the management of forest diseases, including the epidemiology and infection biology of forest pathogens, and forest protection based on integrated pest and disease management approaches. Editor(s): Gonthier, Paolo; Nicolotti, Giovanni. Num Pages: 704 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: PSTP; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 244 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1676.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
704
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780640402
ISBN
9781780640402
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 207.97
€ 198.02

Hardcover. Editor(s): Pantopoulos, Kostas; Schipper, Hyman M. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 176 x 29. Weight in Grams: 926.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613241844
ISBN
9781613241844
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 304.02
€ 205.98

Hardback. Num Pages: 450 pages. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 180. .
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634848114
ISBN
9781634848114
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 325.32
€ 243.28

Hardcover. Editor(s): Oberem, Peter; Oberem, Pamela. Num Pages: 384 pages, 400 full colour photographs, line drawings and illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; PSV; TVHB; WNF; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 168. .
Publisher
Briza Publications,South Africa
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781920217624
ISBN
9781920217624
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.12

Paperback. .
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Number of pages
212
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493946129
ISBN
9781493946129
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 106.46
€ 38.69

Hardcover. Num Pages: 458 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: MFGM; PN; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 189 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1136.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
458
Condition
New
SKU
V9781604562835
ISBN
9781604562835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 236.59
€ 161.37

Hardcover. Editor(s): Pacovsky, Rosario D. Num Pages: 145 pages. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611220605
ISBN
9781611220605
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 241.32
€ 164.15

Editor(s): Ruiz, Pablo S. Num Pages: 291 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 185 x 23. Weight in Grams: 844.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
291
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600219528
ISBN
9781600219528
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 278.00
€ 189.05

Hardback. Addresses infectious diseases of finfish and shellfish caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi. This title covers such topics as: infectious pancreatic necrosis virus, infectious hematopoictic necrosis virus, viral diseases of cold and warm-water fish, rickettsial and chlamydial infections, flavobacterial diseases and shellfish diseases. Editor(s): Woo, Patrick T. K.; Bruno, D.W. Num Pages: 944 pages. BIC Classification: PSVL; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 58. Weight in Grams: 2164. Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Infections. 944 pages. Editor(s): Woo, Patrick T. K.; Bruno, D.W. Addresses infectious diseases of finfish and shellfish caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi. This title covers such topics as: infectious pancreatic necrosis virus, infectious hematopoictic necrosis virus, viral diseases of cold and warm-water fish, rickettsial and chlamydial infections, flavobacterial diseases and shellfish diseases. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSVL; PSVW1; TVT. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 58. Weight: 2186.
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Number of pages
944
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Second
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845935542
ISBN
9781845935542
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 263.82

Paperback. A dictionary of the fungi. It contains more than 21,000 entries, and provides complete listing of generic names of fungi, their families and orders, their attributes and descriptive terms. It gives the authority, the date of publication, status, systematic position, number of accepted species, distribution, and key references for each genus. Editor(s): Kirk, P. M.; Cannon, P. F.; Minter, D. W.; Stalpers, J. A. Num Pages: 784 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; PSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 172 x 54. Weight in Grams: 1668. Co-published by: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). 784 pages. Editor(s): Kirk, P. M.; Cannon, P. F.; Minter, D. W.; Stalpers, J. A. A dictionary of the fungi. It contains more than 21,000 entries, and provides complete listing of generic names of fungi, their families and orders, their attributes and descriptive terms. It gives the authority, the date of publication, status, systematic position, number of accepted species, distribution, and key references for each genus. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: GBC; PSQ. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 54. Weight: 1676.
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Number of pages
784
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
10th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845939335
ISBN
9781845939335
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.63
€ 70.22

Hardcover. Stereological methods provide researchers with unparalleled quantitative data from tissue samples and allow for well-evidenced research advances in a broad range of scientific fields. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 184 x 17. Weight in Grams: 768.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118444214
ISBN
9781118444214
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.57

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845935306
ISBN
9781845935306
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 146.74

Hardback. Insects represent over half of the planet's biological diversity. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to this extraordinary diversity, and places entomology central to the theory and practice of evolutionary and ecological studies. It opens with a chapter concerning the popular side of insect studies. Num Pages: 624 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 190 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1354.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
5th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118846155
ISBN
9781118846155
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.89

Hardcover. Flora of Turkey, Volume 10 Series: Flora of Turkey. Num Pages: 590 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVT; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1194.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
590
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Condition
New
SKU
V9780852245590
ISBN
9780852245590
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 443.63
€ 418.48

Paperback. Peptides are a class of compounds constructed from amino acids which exhibit a remarkable range of biological properties. Due to their medicinal properties, the study of peptides is an active area of current research. This book looks at the basic chemistry which governs peptides. Num Pages: 240 pages, diagrams, tables, index. BIC Classification: PNNP; PSBC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 164 x 14. Weight in Grams: 366.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471935322
ISBN
9780471935322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 186.62

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