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Biology, life sciences
Hardback. Human evolution explains how we have found ourselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Issues of modern living; depression, obesity, and environmental destruction, can be understood in relation to our evolutionary past. An awareness of this past and its relation to the present can help limit their impact on the future. Num Pages: 408 pages, 12 figures. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 204 x 32. Weight in Grams: 484. Modern Living and Human Evolution. 408 pages, 12 figures. Human evolution explains how we have found ourselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Issues of modern living; depression, obesity, and environmental destruction, can be understood in relation to our evolutionary past. An awareness of this past and its relation to the present can help limit their impact on the future. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSX. Dimension: 143 x 204 x 32. Weight: 484.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201828
- ISBN
- 9780230201828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.41
€ 66.41
Paperback. Groupers of the World is a detailed but easy-to-use guide to all of the more than 160 recognised species, of these mostly large, colourful tropical reef fishes, also known as rockcod. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations (some col.), col. maps. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1048. A Field and Market Guide. 424 pages, Illustrations (some col.), col. maps. Groupers of the World is a detailed but easy-to-use guide to all of the more than 160 recognised species, of these mostly large, colourful tropical reef fishes, also known as rockcod. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 21. Weight: 1048.
- Publisher
- NISC (Pty) Ltd (National Inquiry Services Centre)
- Number of pages
- 424
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781920033118
- ISBN
- 9781920033118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 44.33
€ 52.99
€ 44.33
Hardback. Presents a typology and a description of spatiotemporal models used in population dynamics. This book covers the main types including: reaction-diffusion systems, patch models, matapopulation approaches, host parasitoid models, cellular automata (interacting particle systems), tessellations and distance models. Series: Population and Community Biology Series. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412575501
- ISBN
- 9780412575501
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.02
€ 193.02
Paperback. Looking at enzymes from an organic chemistry perspective, this title includes information on advances in our understanding of enzyme action; topical examples to illustrate key points; two-color figures of the active sites of enzymes discussed in the text to illustrate the interplay between enzyme structure and function; and, more. Num Pages: 290 pages, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PN; PSBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 12. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119995944
- ISBN
- 9781119995944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.73
€ 58.73
Paperback. Synthesizing studies of parental care in a wide variety of animals, this book provides general answers to the following important questions: Why does the extent of parental care vary so widely between species? Why do only females care for eggs and young in some animals, only males in others, and both parents in a few? Series: Monographs in Behavior and Ecology. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 24. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691025162
- ISBN
- 9780691025162
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 109.33€ 82.56
€ 109.33
€ 82.56
paperback. This text is concerned with a discussion of medically important antimicrobial compounds and also a number of agents that, although having no medical uses, have proved themselves as research tools in biochemistry. Num Pages: 176 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; PSB; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 10. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412821905
- ISBN
- 9780412821905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.79
€ 122.79
Hardback. Num Pages: 669 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, 46 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 669
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401772754
- ISBN
- 9789401772754
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 350.24
€ 350.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 633.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461296010
- ISBN
- 9781461296010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 188.52
€ 188.52
Paperback. The economic value of cut flowers is considerable. Because novelty is a driving force in this section of horticulture, the development of new flower varieties is of great interest. This study reviews the various aspects connected with the molecular engineering of flower colours. It concentrates on the anthocyanins. Num Pages: 164 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 27 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PSF; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792324652
- ISBN
- 9780792324652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.70
€ 65.70
Hardcover. Written from a chemist's perspective, this book provides coverage of all aspects of the occurrence, toxicity and analysis of toxicants in the aqueous ecosystem. Chapters in the book deal with toxicity measurement, control of pollution regulation and toxicity data. Num Pages: 396 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNF; PSBT; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471972723
- ISBN
- 9780471972723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 465.46
€ 465.46
Hardcover. The third in a trilogy of global overviews of conservation of diverse and ecologically important insect groups. The first two were Beetles in Conservation (2010) and Hymenoptera and Conservation (2012). Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 174 x 249 x 19. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118409213
- ISBN
- 9781118409213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.43
€ 77.43
Hardback. First comprehensive volume summarizing the conservation strategies and status of the world's most speciose group of animals. Written by one of the foremost entomologists and conservation biologists of his generation. Written in an accessible style that will be attractive to students, and the broad entomology book buying community. . Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 19. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332599
- ISBN
- 9781444332599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.30
€ 107.30
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198766940
- ISBN
- 9780198766940
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.82
€ 11.99
€ 10.82
Paperback. Editor(s): Sekimura, T.; Noji, S.; Ueno, N.; Maini, Philip K. Num Pages: 418 pages, 312 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ; MJCL; PDE; PSAJ; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 26. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431659600
- ISBN
- 9784431659600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.34
€ 66.34
Hardback. This book provides a comprehensive review of the chemistry and research illustrating the benefits of polyurethane for immobilizing cells, with dozens of case studies in medical devices and environmental engineering. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: PN; PS; TCB; TG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781119254690
- ISBN
- 9781119254690
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.70
€ 161.70
Paperback. Editor(s): Persaud, T. V. N. Series: Advances in the Study of Birth Defects. Num Pages: 246 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 403.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1979
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401166560
- ISBN
- 9789401166560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.75
€ 63.75
Paperback. This useful reference presents over a hundred full-color photographs of the common Canada Goose, the Cackling Goose, Richardson's Goose, and the Brandt in natural positions. A photographic study of structural details, feather patterns, colors, and body forms of geese as they appear in both land and water locations. Num Pages: 96 pages, 123 color photos. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 228 x 10. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887401176
- ISBN
- 9780887401176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.00
€ 13.99
€ 11.00
Paperback. This handy book is a comprehensive photographic study with over 150 full-color photos of mallards from diverse regions in many natural environments and body positions. Most of the ducks shown are wild, but some are penned. Num Pages: 128 pages, 166 color photos. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 150 x 12. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887401169
- ISBN
- 9780887401169
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.17
€ 18.99
€ 14.17
Hardcover. Num Pages: 296 pages, 364 color plates/476 b/w photos. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 314 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1722.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Schiffer Pub Ltd
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780916838898
- ISBN
- 9780916838898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 35.44
€ 53.99
€ 35.44
Paperback. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 589.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1980
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400958623
- ISBN
- 9789400958623
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.02
€ 66.02