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Hardback. Explores the strikingly similar ways in which information is encoded in nonverbal man-made signals and animal-evolved signals. This book also considers some coding principles for reducing certain unwanted redundancies and explains how desirable redundancies enhance communication reliability. Num Pages: 272 pages, 25 line illustrations, 14 tables. BIC Classification: GTE; PSVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674027954
- ISBN
- 9780674027954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.27€ 55.56
€ 60.27
€ 55.56
Paperback. This text on the fundamental brain sources of human and animal feelings summarizes information about the sub cortical operating systems that organize the fundamental emotional tendencies of all mammals. Throughout, the psychiatric implications of this type of knowledge are also addressed. Series: Series in Affective Science. Num Pages: 480 pages, numerous halftones & line drawings. BIC Classification: JM; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 23. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195178050
- ISBN
- 9780195178050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.10
€ 104.10
Hardcover. An Ecological Appraisal for the Indian Subcontinent. 328 pages, 107 illustrations. Editor(s): Bhatt, J. R.; Singh, J. S.; Singh, S. P.; Tripathi, R. S.; Kohli, R. K. Invasive alien species are a major threat to biodiversity and ecosystems throughout the world. This book reveals existing and potential invaders, evaluates the level of risk they pose to native species and suggests steps to manage spread and limit damage. It is suitable for policy-makers and for researchers of invasive plants worldwide. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FK; PST; RNK. Dimension: 174 x 248 x 24. Weight: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939076
- ISBN
- 9781845939076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.74
€ 146.74
Hardback. This book collates and reviews recent advances in the microbial metabolism of amino acids, emphasizing diversity - in terms of the range of organisms under investigation and their natural ecology - and the unique features of amino acid metabolism in bacteria, yeasts, fungi, protozoa and nematodes Editor(s): D'Mello, J. P. Felix. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: PSBC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780647234
- ISBN
- 9781780647234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 264.64
€ 264.64
Hardback. An authoritative resource that brings together all the recent advances in the field. Editor(s): D'Mello, J. P. Felix. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: PSB; PSD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1530.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642635
- ISBN
- 9781780642635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 219.12
€ 219.12
Hardcover. Conservation in protected areas has focused on preserving biodiversity of ecosystems, whereas conserving the genetic diversity contained within species has historically been ignored. This book presents a set of management guidelines that can be used for the conservation of plant genetic diversity of crop wild relatives in protected areas. Editor(s): Iriondo, Jose M.; Maxted, Nigel; Dulloo, M. Ehsan. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations (some col.), map. BIC Classification: PST; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 175 x 10. Weight in Grams: 717.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932824
- ISBN
- 9781845932824
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.24
€ 147.24
Hardcover. Non-infectious Disorders. 416 pages, 105 figures/illustrations. Editor(s): Leatherland, J.F.; Woo, Patrick T. K. Part of the "Fish Diseases and Disorders" trilogy, this title focuses largely on finfish. It covers non-infectious disorders of development, growth and physiology of wild and captive species, including genetic conditions, respiratory disorders, stress physiology, and environmental factors. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PSVL; PSVW1; TVT. Dimension: 180 x 251 x 29. Weight: 1076.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935535
- ISBN
- 9781845935535
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.75
€ 152.75
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1978
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642669675
- ISBN
- 9783642669675
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 153.78€ 95.69
€ 153.78
€ 95.69
Paperback. Num Pages: 32 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: PSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 207 x 141 x 4. Weight in Grams: 80.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Canada
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 32
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888390318
- ISBN
- 9780888390318
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.26
€ 11.99
€ 10.26
Paperback. Exploring the origin of life on Earth, this text presents, in nontechnical language, an encapsulation of the work being done by scientists as they begin to characterize life as a natural outcome of the evolution of cosmic matter. Editor(s): Schopf, J. William. Num Pages: 208 pages, 52 b/w illustrations, 20 tables. BIC Classification: PGK; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 54.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520233911
- ISBN
- 9780520233911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.35
€ 40.99
€ 29.35
Paperback. One of the greatest mysteries in reconstructing the history of life on Earth has been the apparent absence of fossils dating back more than 550 million years. This work tells the story of the origins and earliest evolution of life and how that story has been unearthed. It is aimed at those interested in the origins of life on Earth. Num Pages: 392 pages, 8 color plates 80 halftones 68 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 31. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691088648
- ISBN
- 9780691088648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.70
€ 54.99
€ 39.70
Paperback. * The new edition of this best-selling textbook, formerly known as Modern Mycology, covers all major areas of fungal biology. * Provides insights into many topical areas such as fungal ultrastructure and the mechanisms of fungal growth, important fungal metabolites and the molecular techniques used to study fungal populations. Num Pages: 384 pages, 351 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 188 x 23. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405130660
- ISBN
- 9781405130660
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.78
€ 72.78
Hardcover. This is the first volume of a two-part treatise which deals with the ecology of aquatic insects. Focusing on insect biology and habitats, the book discusses evolutionary adaptation, aquatic insect trophic requirements and environmental needs in terms of water level and temperature. Num Pages: 456 pages, index. BIC Classification: PSPM; PSVS; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 31. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Part I
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471550075
- ISBN
- 9780471550075
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 520.77
€ 520.77
Hardcover. In response to the expansion of knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology, the Second Edition of this reference has been completely revised and updated, with approximately 16,000 new entries. Names of specific compounds and other substances have been substantially enlarged, and definitions have been expanded for clarity and precision. Num Pages: 536 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: GBC; PSB; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 188 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1138.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471840893
- ISBN
- 9780471840893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 585.32
€ 585.32
Hardcover. Geostatistics for Estimating Fish Abundance J. Rivoirard, J. Simmonds, K. Foote, P. Fernandes and N. Bez Geostatistics is a branch of spatial statistics that was originally developed for the mining industry. The technique is now widely recognised as an important tool for the estimation of the abundance and distribution of natural resources. Num Pages: 216 pages, 110. BIC Classification: PSVW1; R; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 187 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054442
- ISBN
- 9780632054442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 267.63
€ 267.63
Paperback. Practical Organic Mass Spectrometry Second Edition A Guide for Chemical and Biochemical Analysis J.R. Chapman Kratos Analytical Instruments, Manchester, UK This volume provides a comprehensive survey of current techniques for the use of mass spectrometry in organic chemical and biochemical analysis. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PNFS; PNN; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471958314
- ISBN
- 9780471958314
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 198.02
€ 198.02
Paperback. Proposes the existence of widely-recurring plant functional types with predictable relationships to vegetation structure and dynamics. This title features chapters on Assembling of Communities, Rarification and Extinction, Colonisation and Invasion, Principles and methodologies of a range of international tests including case study examples. Num Pages: 456 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 229 x 28. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470850404
- ISBN
- 9780470850404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 115.75
€ 115.75
Paperback. In 1837 a young Charles Darwin took his notebook, wrote "I think" and then sketched a rudimentary, stick-like tree. Each branch of Darwin's tree of life told a story of survival and adaptation adaptation of animals and plants not just to the environment but also to life with other living things. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 7th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674826
- ISBN
- 9780470674826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.14
€ 83.14
Hardback. Aims to update major areas of biological psychiatry and summarize important research conducted since the 1980s. This title highlights approaches that allow researchers to quantify normal and abnormal brain functions at a high level of precision. Editor(s): Panksepp, Jaak. Series: Advances in Biological Psychiatry. Num Pages: 250 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JMM; MF; MMH; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762301706
- ISBN
- 9780762301706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.72
€ 147.72
Hardcover. 584 pages, 106 illustrations. Human health issues relating to amino acids are extremely broad and include metabolic disorders of amino acid metabolism as well as their presence in food and use as supplements. This book covers the biochemistry of amino acid metabolism in the context of health and disease. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: MBNH3; MFGM; PSB. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 38. Weight: 1412.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937980
- ISBN
- 9781845937980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.69
€ 189.69
Paperback. Provides complete, concise information on the unique needs of the microbiology laboratory regarding specimen management and is the only single source for the specimen management policies required for laboratory results that are accurate, significant, and clinically relevant. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: PSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Amer Society for Microbiology
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781555819613
- ISBN
- 9781555819613
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.11
€ 65.11
Hardcover. This book presents advances in the field of neuronal mitochondria functions, relation to therapeutics, and pharmacology. For scientists and researchers in both industry and academia, this book provides detailed discussion, examples, and approaches, to illustrate the potential of mitochondria as therapeutic targets for neuronal diseases. Editor(s): Gribkoff, Valentin K.; Jonas, Elizabeth A. Series: Wiley Series on Neuropharmacology. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 28. Weight in Grams: 778.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118709238
- ISBN
- 9781118709238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.17
€ 217.17
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781475795004
- ISBN
- 9781475795004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 153.78€ 95.55
€ 153.78
€ 95.55
Paperback. "Provides a lot of reading pleasure and many new insights. " -Journal of Molecular Structure "This is the most entertaining, stimulating and useful book which can be thoroughly recommended to anyone with an interest in computer simulation. " -Contemporary Physics "A very useful introduction.. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PHDS; PSBC; PSBF; PSD; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471184393
- ISBN
- 9780471184393
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 200.54
€ 200.54