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Biology, life sciences

Hardback. Illustrated throughout and featuring the most up-to-date biological information available, this volume is a complete overview of the Chinese alligator, a conservation and cultural icon. Num Pages: 288 pages, 94, 53 black & white line drawings, 41 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PSVW5. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 261 x 183 x 25. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801893483
ISBN
9780801893483
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.00

Hardback. Accessibly written and featuring full-color photographs and illustrations throughout, The Rise of Horses is the complete chronicle of the evolution of the equids. Translator(s): Brown, Kirsten M. Num Pages: 224 pages, 170, 19 black & white illustrations, 27 colour illustrations, 41 black & white line drawi. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW7. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 262 x 212 x 20. Weight in Grams: 904.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801893735
ISBN
9780801893735
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.08

Hardback. Philosophically grounded, methodologically sound, and theoretically rigorous, this paradigm-challenging collection ponders the most dynamic areas of feminist inquiry into bioethical thought and practice and sketches future directions for this rapidly growing field. Editor(s): Scully, Jackie Leach; Baldwin-Ragaven, Laurel; Fitzpatrick, Petya. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801894244
ISBN
9780801894244
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.67
€ 72.52

Paperback. The quotations trace a broad conversation about Darwin across great distances of time and space, revealing his profound influence on the great thinkers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Num Pages: 552 pages, frontispiece. BIC Classification: GBCQ; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 784.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801894626
ISBN
9780801894626
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 32.14

Hardback. He urges his fellow Christians to refuse to participate in the intellectually stifling debate over evolution and creationism/intelligent design. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM3; HRCM; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801894787
ISBN
9780801894787
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.98

Hardback. A road map that reveals the Keystone State's most sensitive species and what can be done to manage and conserve these important natural resources, Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania is a valuable tool for wildlife managers, conservationists, and naturalists. Editor(s): Steele, Michael A.; Brittingham, Margaret C.; Maret, Timothy J.; Merritt, Joseph F. Num Pages: 528 pages, 301, 135 black & white illustrations, 135 maps, 31 graphs. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; PSVW; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1200.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801895449
ISBN
9780801895449
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.26
€ 54.04

Hardback. Treasured by birders-and an invaluable reference for ornithologists, conservationists, and land use planners-this book will significantly influence our understanding and management of avian species in the region for the next decade. Editor(s): Ellison, Walter G. Num Pages: 520 pages, 445, 199 maps, 18 black & white line drawings, 224 colour illustrations, 4 black & white. BIC Classification: PSAF; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 218 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2044.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801895760
ISBN
9780801895760
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 80.86
€ 77.92

Hardback. His book is a must-read for paleontologists, mammalogists, and anthropologists. Num Pages: 320 pages, 105, 6 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white halfto. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVD; PSVW7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 284 x 224 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1150.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801896682
ISBN
9780801896682
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.83
€ 95.29

Hardback. A unique glance into the early world of science exploration, Kingdom of Ants is a delight to read and filled with intriguing information. Num Pages: 120 pages, 12, 5 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLS; 3JF; PDX; PSVT7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 150 x 222 x 16. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801897856
ISBN
9780801897856
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.24

Paperback. Presents a compendium of twenty-one essays on ethnohistorical historiography that are preceded by a contextualizing introduction, and organized under the topical heads: textual historiography, positive analytic methods using nontextual physical evidence, ethnohistorical synthesis, and the ethical-contextual issues of ethnohistory. Num Pages: 456 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFSL9; JHM; JHMP; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803271159
ISBN
9780803271159
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.79

Hardcover. The importance of copepods in aquaculture has long been recognized, especially in the larval rearing of many marine fishes. This timely publication provides a single source of information on copepod biology, culture methods and practical use in marine finfish hatcheries. Editor(s): Lee, Cheng-Sheng; O'Bryen, Patricia J.; Marcus, Nancy H. Num Pages: 269 pages, 56 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 183 x 26. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
269
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813800660
ISBN
9780813800660
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 297.42

Hardcover. A general introduction to the science of risk assessment applied to food safety. The book offers information on new research and statistics, new chemicals, new biotechnology issues and emerging diseases such as BSE which challenge the risk assessment strategies of toxicology and microbiology. Num Pages: 213 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
213
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813802541
ISBN
9780813802541
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.06

Hardcover. Contains the global sorghum and millet pathology community's decennial summary of diseases and work in progress based primarily on contributions to the Third Global Conference on Sorghum and Millets Diseases in September 2000, sponsored by INTSORMIL, ICRISAT, and INIFAP. Editor(s): Leslie, John F. Num Pages: 504 pages, 48 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; PSTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 195 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813803890
ISBN
9780813803890
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 256.65

Hardcover. * Provides a unique contribution to our understanding and vision for the sustainable use of bio-based material * Explores the many facets of the plant cell wall * Chapters written by an international body of researchers. Editor(s): Stokke, Douglas D.; Groom, Leslie H. Num Pages: 274 pages, 167. BIC Classification: PSF; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 183 x 20. Weight in Grams: 848.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813804392
ISBN
9780813804392
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 259.20

Hardcover. Lists various articles, theses, bulletins, and research on freshwater fish in the United States and Canada. This book summarizes the data on age, growth, length weight, fecundity, reproductive behavior feeding habits, and necessary environment for each freshwater species. It presents a comparison of species in a manner useful for fishery managers. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPF; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 804.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1977
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813806709
ISBN
9780813806709
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.72

Hardcover. Offers comprehensive coverage of various tendrillate lianas of Costa Rica and most of the tendrillate lianas of Central America. This book is suitable for tropical botanists, forestry scientists, ecologists, biologists, and horticulturalists. Num Pages: 182 pages, 181. BIC Classification: 1KLC; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 182 x 17. Weight in Grams: 564.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
182
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813807584
ISBN
9780813807584
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 204.42

Paperback. Presents methods and techniques for conducting an animal disease surveillance program, and developing an animal health monitoring system. The text is a 'recipe book' for these techniques as it explains modern techniques, while emphasizing the fundamentals and principles of using these techniques. Editor(s): Salman, Mo. Num Pages: 222 pages, 25. BIC Classification: GPH; MZK; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813810317
ISBN
9780813810317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 110.12

Hardcover. The global demand for high quality fruits that are rich in nutrients and that can endure the demands of worldwide supply chains is growing rapidly. Fruits are an important component of the human diet, providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. All of these qualities contribute to the nutritional needs and health maintenance of humans. Editor(s): Jenks, Matthew A.; Bebeli, Penelope. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1006.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813810720
ISBN
9780813810720
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 259.20

Hardcover. Offers a comprehensive introduction to systems biology and a point of entry to detailed literature. Reviews case studies from current research initiatives world-wide. Features chapters on pathogens, reproductive biology, and animal nutrition. Editor(s): te Pas, Marinus; Woelders, Henri; Bannink, Andre. Num Pages: 332 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; TVB; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 21. Weight in Grams: 822.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813811741
ISBN
9780813811741
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 259.20

Hardcover. * Completely up-to-date coverage of plant desiccation research * Chapters contributed by leading international scientists * Discusses possible applications of desiccation research to economically important agricultural crops. Editor(s): Jenks, Matthew A.; Wood, Andrew J. Num Pages: 340 pages, 50 illustrations. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 182 x 26. Weight in Grams: 998.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813812632
ISBN
9780813812632
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 308.90

Hardcover. Weed Biology and Climate Change will provide a synthesis of what is known regarding the probable impact of environmental change on weed biology. Chapters will look at impacts of weed biology on agriculture, invasive species that limit ecological diversity and weeds that serve as health risks. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 181 x 19. Weight in Grams: 586.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813814179
ISBN
9780813814179
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 206.97

Paperback. Num Pages: 520 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
5th Edition
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813815268
ISBN
9780813815268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 102.48

Hardcover. * Thorough coverage of plant nitrogen acquisition within larger ecological community * Sections explore plant interactions with a wide variety of organisms ranging soil microbes to arthropods * Valuable source of information for plant scientists, crop scientists, and ecologists . Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1010.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813816494
ISBN
9780813816494
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 269.40

Hardcover. The study of proteomics provides researchers with a better understanding of disease and physiological processes in animals. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBC; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1014.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813817910
ISBN
9780813817910
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 259.20

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