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Biology, life sciences
Paperback. This interdisciplinary book offers a rich exploration of the meanings of 'nature' and 'the natural' as religious, philosophical and moral norms. Readers will find an extensive and critical review of recent ethical discussions of developments in biotechnology. Editor(s): Lustig, B. Andrew; Brody, B. A.; McKenny, Gerald P. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRLB; PSAD; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048177639
- ISBN
- 9789048177639
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.58
€ 194.58
Paperback. This interdisciplinary book offers a rich exploration of the meanings of 'nature' and 'the natural' as religious, philosophical and moral norms. Readers will find an extensive and critical review of recent ethical discussions of developments in biotechnology. Editor(s): Lustig, B. Andrew; Brody, B. A.; McKenny, Gerald P. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRLB; PSAD; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048177646
- ISBN
- 9789048177646
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.74
€ 194.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 693 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 35. Weight in Grams: 971.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 693
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048177936
- ISBN
- 9789048177936
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 375.08
€ 375.08
Heat Shock Proteins and the Brain: Implications for Neurodegenerative ...
. Ed(S): Asea, Alexzander A. A.; Brown, Ian R...
Paperback. This book reviews current progress on heat shock proteins in the brain and their implications for neurodegenerative diseases, neuroprotection, aging and control of life span. It features contributions from laboratories from major universities around the world. Editor(s): Asea, Alexzander A. A.; Brown, Ian R. Series: Heat Shock Proteins. Num Pages: 389 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGL; MFGC; MMG; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 389
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178131
- ISBN
- 9789048178131
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.39
€ 250.39
Paperback. This volume reviews research on molecular biology of pathogens, infection process and disease resistance. Also included are strategies to incorporate disease resistance genes from diverse sources, and experimental protocols useful to students and researchers. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 249
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178179
- ISBN
- 9789048178179
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
Paperback. This third volume helps identify sources of resistance genes, cloning and characterization of resistance genes and incorporation of resistance genes into cultivars, toward the goal of development of effective crop disease management systems. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 483.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178193
- ISBN
- 9789048178193
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.90
€ 249.90
Paperback. Editor(s): Aartsma, Thijs J.; Matysik, Jorg. Series: Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration. Num Pages: 544 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178209
- ISBN
- 9789048178209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 255.41
€ 255.41
Paperback. Editor(s): Dakora, F.D.; Chimphango, S.B.M.; Valentine, Alex J.; Elmerich, Claudine; Newton, William E. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University). Series: Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 421 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTD; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 421
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178216
- ISBN
- 9789048178216
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.69
€ 250.69
Paperback. This book offers a comprehensive study of species- and genus-level diversity and chorology of the global freshwater fauna to date. It gives a state of the art assessment of the diversity and distribution of Metazoa in the continental waters of the world. Editor(s): Balian, Estelle V.; Leveque, C.; Segers, H. (Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences); Martens, Koen. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 640 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSP; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 195 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1593.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178223
- ISBN
- 9789048178223
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 256.97
€ 256.97
Paperback. Here is evidence that there is more than human and mouse stem cells to learn from. Reflecting the enormous growth in our knowledge of stem cells, the book presents the subject's conceptual language as well as a summary of the advances in our understanding. Editor(s): Bosch, Thomas C. G. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178285
- ISBN
- 9789048178285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
Paperback. This book is aimed at bringing together the scattered information on the diversity of yeasts in normal and extreme environments. The biotechnological applications of yeasts are covered and updated in great detail by the experts. Editor(s): Satyanarayana, Tulasi; Kunze, Gotthard. Num Pages: 744 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMFM; PSG; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1157.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 744
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178339
- ISBN
- 9789048178339
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 375.73
€ 375.73
Paperback. Drawing on expertise from forest scientists from several continents, this book examines the biological and the economic impacts of climate change. It presents both in depth analysis of the current knowledge and a series of case studies. Editor(s): Bravo, Felipe; LeMay, Valerie; Jandl, Robert; Gadow, Klaus von. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 350 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178506
- ISBN
- 9789048178506
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.70
€ 194.70
Paperback. The book provides a sound basis for enzyme reactor design based on kinetic principles. It also gives an updated vision of the potentials and limitations of enzyme biocatalysis, especially with respect to recent applications in processes of organic synthesis. Editor(s): Illanes, Andres. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178544
- ISBN
- 9789048178544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 316.85
€ 316.85
Paperback. This book examines the problems regarding the present status of European large lakes and discusses the directions of change. It also considers threats caused by direct human impact and by climate change, protection needs and restoration measures. Editor(s): Noges, Tiina; Eckmann, Reiner; Kangur, K�lli; Noges, Peeter; Reinart, Anu; Roll, Gulnara; Simola, Heikki; Viljanen, Markku. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; PSAF; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 705.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178612
- ISBN
- 9789048178612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.79
€ 195.79
Paperback. Oxidants in Biology focuses on how the same molecules can have favorable or noxious effects depending on location, level and timing. Each chapter of this unique book focuses on one particular molecule or oxidant/antioxidant system. Editor(s): Valacchi, Giuseppe. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178674
- ISBN
- 9789048178674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 283.02
€ 283.02
Sclerotinia Diseases of Crop Plants: Biology, Ecology and Disease Mana...
Saharan, G.S.; Mehta, Naresh
Paperback. Sclerotinia pathogens infect more than 500 species of plants worldwide, including field and fruit crops, trees and shrubs. This vividly-illustrated and exhaustive text is the first ever compilation on all aspects of these ubiquitous pathogens. Num Pages: 486 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178711
- ISBN
- 9789048178711
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.92
€ 251.92
Paperback. Here is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary description of C and N fluxes between the atmosphere and the terrestrial biosphere; issues related to C and N management in different ecosystems; and the approaches to mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases. Num Pages: 430 pages, 73 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, 74 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 619.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178803
- ISBN
- 9789048178803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.09
€ 196.09
Paperback. This book takes an in-depth look at diverse plant-phosphorus interactions in natural and agricultural environments. It presents a wealth of information on the genetic and phenotypic variation in natural plant ecosystems adapted to low P availability. Editor(s): White, Philip J.; Hammond, John P. Series: Plant Ecophysiology. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178810
- ISBN
- 9789048178810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.22
€ 194.22
Paperback. The pinewood nematode is a serious pest and pathogen of forest tree species. This highly inter-disciplinary and relevant text covers all issues pertaining to pine wilt disease. The book further deals with trade and political issues useful for decision-makers. Editor(s): Mota, Manuel; Vieira, Paulo R. Num Pages: 405 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; PSTS; PSVT; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 637.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178865
- ISBN
- 9789048178865
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 283.86
€ 283.86
The Neolithic Demographic Transition and its Consequences
. Ed(S): Bocquet-Appel, Jean-Pierre; Bar-Yose...
Paperback. Using cemetery data, scientists have identified a demographic process linked to the shift from hunter-gatherer to agricultural economies. The shift is called Neolithic Demographic Transition (NDT), and this book fully explores NDT on a global scale. Editor(s): Bocquet-Appel, Jean-Pierre; Bar-Yosef, Ofer. Num Pages: 553 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HD; JHBD; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 553
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179060
- ISBN
- 9789048179060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 318.36
€ 318.36
Fish and Diadromy in Europe (ecology, Management, Conservation)
. Ed(S): Dufour, Sylvie; Prevost, Etienne; Ro...
Paperback. This book contains papers from an international symposium organized by the Diadfish network held in Bordeaux, France in 2005. It features information on the ecology, ecotoxicology and physiology of several diadromous species and this whole group in Europe. Editor(s): Dufour, Sylvie; Prevost, Etienne; Rochard, Eric; Williot, Patrick. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSP; RNC; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 10. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179084
- ISBN
- 9789048179084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.34
€ 194.34
Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods
. Ed(S): Hajek, Ann E.; Glare, Travis; O'Call...
Paperback. This is a diverse presentation about the use of arthropod-specific pathogens for control and eradication of invasive arthropod species. Basic concepts supporting use of pathogens for microbial control are covered as well as societal and environmental concerns. Editor(s): Hajek, Ann E.; Glare, Travis; O'Callaghan, Maureen. Series: Progress in Biological Control. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; PSVS; PSVT; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179107
- ISBN
- 9789048179107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.01
€ 195.01
Paperback. This encyclopedic dictionary presents the terminology in entomology and pest management in the most authentic and comprehensive way keeping the requirements of teachers and researchers in mind. The terminology is presented in an easy and interesting way. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179428
- ISBN
- 9789048179428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 282.81
€ 282.81
Paperback. This volume provides a critical overview of the nature of nanotechnology and its applications in the biomedical sciences, as well as the philosophical and ethico-legal issues it raises. The articles are an exploration by scholars from various disciplines. Editor(s): Jotterand, Fabrice. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; MQW; PSAD; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179435
- ISBN
- 9789048179435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14