Biology, life sciences
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Biology, life sciences
Hardback. This text covers all aspects of research into Giardia as an organism and giardiasis the disease. It includes chapters on biochemistry, biology, detection and diagnosis, host-parasite relationships, immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy, legislation and policy, and therapeutics and new drug targets. Editor(s): Olson, B.E.; Olson, M.E.; Wallis, P.M. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, 1 map, ports. BIC Classification: MBN; PSGH; PSGN; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996127
- ISBN
- 9780851996127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 317.41
€ 317.41
Editor(s): Osterhoudt, Gijsbert; Barhydt, Jos. Num Pages: 263 pages, tables & graphs. BIC Classification: PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 223 x 24. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608764624
- ISBN
- 9781608764624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 293.03€ 197.23
€ 293.03
€ 197.23
Paperback. Contains a diverse collection of reviews in conservation biology and scientific, policy, and management implications, including reviews in the following areas: The Marine Mammal Protection Act at 40: Status, recovery, and future of US marine mammals; and translocation of imperiled species under changing climates. Editor(s): Ostfeld, Richard S.; Schlesinger, W. H. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; RNB; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 5. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318839
- ISBN
- 9781573318839
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 145.62
€ 145.62
hardcover. As the expansion into rural areas and the use of rangelands increases, an understanding of plant toxicology has become ever more important. This book represents the product of a wide-range of research aimed at solving the various issues surrounding poisonous plants. Editor(s): Panter, Karen L.; Wierenga, Terrie L.; Pfister, James Alan. Num Pages: 570 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PSBT; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932732
- ISBN
- 9781845932732
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 363.50
€ 363.50
Hardback. Research on health involves evaluating the disparities that are systematically associated with the experience of risk, including genetic and physiological variation, environmental exposure to poor nutrition and disease, and social marginalization. This volume provides a unique perspective.. Editor(s): Panter-Brick, Catherine; Fuentes, Agustin. Series: Studies of the BioSocial Society. Num Pages: Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSXM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845454555
- ISBN
- 9781845454555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.54
€ 164.54
Representing a discussion of the chemical properties of a cross section of spices, this book covers the three categories of plant-derived natural products: the terpenoids, the alkaloids and the phenyl propanoids and allied phenolic compounds. It covers spice crops such as black pepper, ginger, turmeric and coriander. Editor(s): Parthasarathy, V. A.; Chempakam, Dr. B; Zachariah, T. J. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNN; PSB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 177 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1152.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934057
- ISBN
- 9781845934057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.21
€ 161.21
hardcover. Provides a comprehensive review of over two decades of extensive study of the rust diseases affecting willow and poplar. Also provides insights into the population biology of Melampsora rusts in Europe, China, India and Chile, the genetics of their resistance, and their interaction with their hosts. Editor(s): Pei, M. H.; McCracken, A. R. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851999999
- ISBN
- 9780851999999
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.37
€ 174.37
The Molecular Biology of Cancer. A Bridge from Bench to Bedside.
. Ed(S): Pelengaris, Stella; Khan, Michael
Paperback. The Molecular Biology of Cancer, Stella Pelengaris & Michael Khan This capturing, comprehensive text, extensively revised and updated for its second edition, provides a detailed overview of the molecular mechanisms underpinning the development of cancer and its treatment. Editor(s): Pelengaris, Stella; Khan, Michael. Num Pages: 632 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: MJCL; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 274 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1568.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118008812
- ISBN
- 9781118008812
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 116.70
€ 116.70
Highlighting parallels and contrasts between parasitic and free-living nematode groups, this book integrates strategies that enable nematodes to persist in the absence of food with tactics used by parasitic forms to survive the defence responses of a plant or animal host. It is suitable for researchers in nematology, parasitology and zoology. Editor(s): Perry, R.N.; Wharton, D. A. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; PSVD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 177 x 244 x 27. Weight in Grams: 926.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936877
- ISBN
- 9781845936877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 147.12
€ 147.12
Paperback. Pollutants, Human Health and the Environment is a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of environmental pollutants that are of current concern to human health. Clearly structured throughout, the main body of the book is divided by pollutant type with a chapter devoted to each group of pollutants. Editor(s): Plant, Jane, CBE; Voulvoulis, Nick; Ragnarsdottir, K. Vala. Num Pages: 356 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 260 x 16. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470742600
- ISBN
- 9780470742600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 105.89
€ 105.89
Hardback. In this collection of essays, historians discuss the applications of evolutionary theory to cultural, social, economic and political phenomena. Contributors include anthropologist Donald Brown, archaeologist Albert Naccache and demographer Noel Bonneuil. Editor(s): Pomper, Philip; Shaw, David Gary. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HBAH; JFCX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521605
- ISBN
- 9780742521605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.27
€ 206.27
Paperback. In this collection of essays, historians discuss the applications of evolutionary theory to cultural, social, economic and political phenomena. Contributors include anthropologist Donald Brown, archaeologist Albert Naccache and demographer Noel Bonneuil. Editor(s): Pomper, Philip; Shaw, David Gary. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HBAH; JFCX; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521612
- ISBN
- 9780742521612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.19
€ 83.19
Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Num Pages: 432 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1242. 432 pages, 26 illustrations. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight: 1242.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937669
- ISBN
- 9781845937669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 176.68
€ 176.68
Hardback. This sixth and final volume in the Genera Orchidacearum series treats 140 genera in tribes Dendrobieae and Vandeae of the largest subfamily, Epidendroideae, including some of the showiest orchids often used in hybridizing. Editor(s): Pridgeon, Alec M.; Cribb, Phillip J.; Chase, Mark W.; Rasmussen, Finn N. Series: Genera Orchidacearum. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps, figures. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSTD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 229 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2206.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199646517
- ISBN
- 9780199646517
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 299.14
€ 299.14
The microbiology of brewing is a diverse subject covering both the production of beer and its stability to spoilage. This third edition gives coverage of various aspects of brewing microbiology. It includes an introductory chapter which describes the contribution of microbiology to modern brewing practice. Editor(s): Priest, Fergus G.; Campbell, Iain. Num Pages: 399 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 167 x 32. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 399
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306472886
- ISBN
- 9780306472886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 290.67
€ 290.67
Paperback. Carbohydrates are ubiquitous, essential molecules, as important as nucleic acids and proteins yet less well understood. Mounting data demonstrate that microbial and mammalian glycans and their protein-binding partners (lectins) play central roles in all innate and adaptive immune responses. Editor(s): Rabinovich, Gabriel; Cobb, Brian; van Kooyk, Yvette. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: MJ; PS; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 176 x 242 x 8. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318396
- ISBN
- 9781573318396
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.94
€ 55.94
This book includes green synthesis of nanoparticles by algae, diatoms and plants. The mechanism behind the synthesis of nanoparticles will also be discussed. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers and teachers of biology, chemistry, chemical technology, nanotechnology and microbial technology. Editor(s): Rai, Mahendra; Posten, Clemens. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSD; TBN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 178 x 249 x 18. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642239
- ISBN
- 9781780642239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 147.12
€ 147.12
hardcover. The fungal kingdom consists of a wide variety of organisms with a diverse range of forms and functions. This title covers chapters including discussions of fungal associations in the environment, agriculture and forestry, long established and novel applications of fungi in fermentation, and the use of fungi in the pharmaceutical industry. Editor(s): Rai, Mangala; Bridge, Paul D. Num Pages: 336 pages, 26 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSG; PSQ; PST; RBGB; RNCB; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845935344
- ISBN
- 9781845935344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.19
€ 145.19
Paperback. Scientists, ethicists, religious leaders and legal experts explore the benefits and costs of cloning. Topics include: is cloning against human nature?; the separation of reproduction from human relationships; clones in medicine; eugenic/dysgenic and the cultural consequences of human cloning. Editor(s): Rantala, M.L.; Milgram, Arthur J. Num Pages: 300 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PSAD; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812693751
- ISBN
- 9780812693751
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.97
€ 21.99
€ 20.97
Molecular Analysis and Genome Discovery, Second Edition is a completely revised and updated new edition of this successful book. The text provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the fast moving field of molecular based diagnostics of disease markers. Editor(s): Rapley, Ralph; Harbron, Stuart. Num Pages: 316 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFN; MMG; PSD; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470758779
- ISBN
- 9780470758779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 154.64
€ 154.64
* Provides a comprehensive overview of modern forensic molecular technologies. * Explores the growing debate on the applications of national DNA databases. * Discusses the initial phases of investigation to the conclusion of cases involving molecular forensic analysis. . Editor(s): Rapley, Ralph; Whitehouse, David. Num Pages: 258 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: JKVF1; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 175 x 21. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470024959
- ISBN
- 9780470024959
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 209.89
€ 209.89
Hardback. Expert contributors from a broad spectrum of scientific backgrounds update and expand the successful first edition with cutting-edge techniques and applications, including approaches to both antibody or B-cell epitope mapping and T-cell epitope mapping. Editor(s): Reineke, Ulrich; Schutkowski, Mike. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 450 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, 19 colour illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 270 x 198 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934115176
- ISBN
- 9781934115176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.33
€ 138.33
This comprehensive resource will be indispensable for marine mammal biologists, oceanographers, conservation program managers, government regulators, policy makers, and anyone who is concerned about the future of these captivating species. Editor(s): Reynolds, John E., III; Perrin, William F.; Reeves, Randall R.; Montgomery, Suzanne; Ragen, Timothy J. Num Pages: 240 pages, 39, 31 black & white halftones, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW73; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801882555
- ISBN
- 9780801882555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.50
€ 76.50
Advances in Research Techniques for the Study of Sea Turtles
. Ed(S): Rguez-Baron, Juan M; Lara, Monica; R...
Editor(s): Rguez-Baron, Juan M; Lara, Monica; Riosmena-Rodriguez, Rafael. Num Pages: 206 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPM; PSVW5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 180. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634840484
- ISBN
- 9781634840484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.04€ 179.21
€ 241.04
€ 179.21