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Biology, life sciences

Hardback. August Weismann's 1892 theory that inheritance is transmitted through eggs and sperm provided the biological mechanism for natural selection. In this full-length biography, Frederick Churchill situates Weismann in the swirling intellectual currents of his day and shows how his work paved the way for the modern synthesis of genetics and evolution. Num Pages: 720 pages. BIC Classification: BGT; PDX; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 171 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1174.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674736894
ISBN
9780674736894
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.46
€ 56.78

Hardcover. Focusing on the molecular and chemical bases of oxidative stress, which can cause cancer as well as cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, Molecular Basis of Oxidate Stress discusses the role of free radicals in disease, diagnosis, and therapeutics. Num Pages: 446 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFGC; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 221 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1258.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
446
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470572184
ISBN
9780470572184
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 180.30

Hardcover. aeoan English translation of the updated and revised third edition of this indispensable book on Eels with contributions from many international experts aeocovering the biology, ecology, breeding and commercial significance of the eel aeoscientific facts written in a clear and easy to read format for all in the fish and aquatic industry. Editor(s): Thorpe, John. Num Pages: 416 pages, 136. BIC Classification: PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1032.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
5th Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632063895
ISBN
9780632063895
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 292.67

paperback. Series: Princeton Series in Theoretical and Computational Biology. Num Pages: 432 pages, 100 color illus. 100 line illus. 46 tables. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSAK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691165899
ISBN
9780691165899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.84

Hardback. Gives an introduction to both classical and coalescent approaches to population genetics. This book focuses on the theoretical background of population genetics, while emphasizing the close interplay between theory and empiricism. It provides a coverage of coalescent theory, and includes end-of-chapter exercises. Series: Princeton Series in Theoretical and Computational Biology. Num Pages: 432 pages, 100 color illus. 100 line illus. 46 tables. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 183 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1462.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691133676
ISBN
9780691133676
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.60
€ 105.83

Hardback. Population Genetics of Multiple Loci F.B. Christiansen University of Aarhus, Denmark "This is a very beautiful and powerful study of an area that Christiansen has dominated for many years. " - Marcus Feldman, Stanford University, USA Population genetics thrives on the constant interaction between theoretical and empirical knowledge. Series: Wiley Series in Mathematical & Computational Biology. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 187 x 28. Weight in Grams: 882.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
380
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471979791
ISBN
9780471979791
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 329.50

Paperback. This second edition presents how genetic information can be used to conserve threatened species, as well as manage ecologically or commercially important species. Num Pages: 624 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, maps, fig. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 191 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1200.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
624
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470671450
ISBN
9780470671450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.41

Hardcover. This text expounds the idea that life did not originate on earth, but was added to it from the comets. It argues that in recent years, evidence to support this theory has accumulated. This work should be of value to readers interested in general science, the origin of man and the meaning of life. Series: Controversy Series. Num Pages: 225 pages, illus. BIC Classification: JHM; PD; PGS; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 634.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Clinical Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
225
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854570413
ISBN
9781854570413
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.97

Paperback. .
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
2872
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642632136
ISBN
9783642632136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 177.44
€ 66.57

Hardcover. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: PSB; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781119184881
ISBN
9781119184881
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 217.00

Paperback. The book focuses on drug discovery for psychiatric and neurological diseases, which is in a phase of explosive growth. Chapters are divided into two major sections. The first section presents fundamentals of drug discovery, highlighting the modern techniques and approaches of drug discovery in biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations :. BIC Classification: MM; PN; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 18. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471465638
ISBN
9780471465638
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 179.18

Paperback. Editor(s): Macedo, Stephen; Ober, Josiah. Series: Princeton Science Library. Num Pages: 232 pages, 9 halftones. 3 tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691169163
ISBN
9780691169163
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.14

Hardback. Bacteria in various habitats are subject to continuously changing environmental conditions, such as nutrient deprivation, heat and cold stress, UV radiation, oxidative stress, dessication, acid stress, nitrosative stress, cell envelope stress, heavy metal exposure, osmotic stress, and others. Editor(s): Bruijn, Frans J. de. Num Pages: 1472 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 221 x 63. Weight in Grams: 4020.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
1472
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119004882
ISBN
9781119004882
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 596.59

Hardcover. Metagenomics has revolutionized microbiology and many associated health and environmental fields. This is the first comprehensive treatise covering the various -omics in a large variety of habitats, which could not previously have been analysed without metagenomic methodology. Num Pages: 1416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 299 x 70. Weight in Grams: 4310.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
1416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470924181
ISBN
9780470924181
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 618.16

Hardcover. Handbook of Molecular Microbial Ecology I: Metagenomics and Complementary Approaches is the first comprehensive reference covering the various metagenomics in a large variety of habitats, which could not previously have been analysed without metagenomic methodology. Num Pages: 800 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSD; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 289 x 215 x 39. Weight in Grams: 2318.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
800
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470644799
ISBN
9780470644799
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 376.80

Hardcover. Metagenomics has revolutionized microbiology and many associated health and environmental fields. This is the first comprehensive treatise covering the various omics in a large variety of habitats, which could not previously have been analysed without metagenomic methodology. Num Pages: 632 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, colour li. BIC Classification: PSD; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 221 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1958.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
632
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470647196
ISBN
9780470647196
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 378.08

Hardcover. Nitrogen is arguably the most important nutrient required by plants. However, the availability of nitrogen is limited in many soils and although the earth's atmosphere consists of 78. 1% nitrogen gas (N2) plants are unable to use this form of nitrogen. Editor(s): Bruijn, Frans J. de. Num Pages: 1260 pages. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 233 x 64. Weight in Grams: 3196.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
2250
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118637043
ISBN
9781118637043
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 513.05

Hardcover. In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. Moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution. Num Pages: 304 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 596.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Norton Dublin, Ireland
Edition
1st
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393073775
ISBN
9780393073775
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.66

Paperback. In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. Moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 183 x 211 x 20. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393347791
ISBN
9780393347791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.59

Paperback. As we watch the chimpanzees of Arnhem behave in ways we recognize from Machiavelli (and from the nightly news), de Waal reminds us again that the roots of politics are older than humanity. Num Pages: 256 pages, 135, 135 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVW79. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 176 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
25th anniversary
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801886560
ISBN
9780801886560
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.07

Paperback. We have long attributed man's violent, aggressive, competitive nature to his animal ancestry. But what if we are just as given to cooperation, empathy, and morality by virtue of our genes? This work looks at the most provocative aspects of human nature - power, sex, violence, kindness, and morality. Num Pages: 300 pages, Black and white photographs. BIC Classification: JM; PSAJ; PSVW79. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Granta Books
Number of pages
300
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862078826
ISBN
9781862078826
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.74

Hardback. Prominent neuroscientists, psychologists, ethologists, and primatologists from around the world take a bottom-up approach to primate social behavior by investigating how the primate mind connects with other minds and exploring the shared neurological basis for imitation, joint action, and empathy as well as their evolutionary foundations. Editor(s): De Waal, Frans B. M.; Ferrari, Pier Francesco. Num Pages: 416 pages, 39 halftones, 19 line illustrations, 4 tables. BIC Classification: JMM; PSVP; PSVW79. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 168 x 37. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674058040
ISBN
9780674058040
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.46
€ 56.59

Paperback. How did we become the linguistic, cultured, and successful apes we are? Our closest relatives offer tantalizing clues. In this volume top primate experts read these clues and compose an extensive picture of what the behaviour of monkeys and apes can tell us about our own evolution as a species. Editor(s): De Waal, Frans B. M. Num Pages: 320 pages, 37 halftones, 19 line illustrations, 4 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 151 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 468.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674010048
ISBN
9780674010048
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.84

Hardcover. The origin of cells remains one of the most fundamental problems in biology, one that over the past two decades has spawned a large body of research and debate. This book offers a comprehensive, impartial take on that research and the controversies that keep the field in turmoil. Num Pages: 304 pages, 23 halftones, 12 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226174143
ISBN
9780226174143
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 120.67
€ 100.32

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