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Biology, life sciences
The Evolution of Human Populations in Arabia. Paleoenvironments, Prehi...
. Ed(S): Petraglia, Michael D.; Rose, Jeffrey...
Paperback. This book examines the evolution of human populations in Arabia. Coverage includes environmental change and its impact on human populations, the movement and dispersal of populations, and the origin and spread of food producing economies. Editor(s): Petraglia, Michael D.; Rose, Jeffrey I. Series: Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PS; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 801.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731028
- ISBN
- 9789400731028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 163.37
€ 163.37
The Role of Plant Pathology in Food Safety and Food Security
. Ed(S): Strange, R. N.; Gullino, Maria Lodov...
Paperback. Increased travel and the transport of plant material around the world pose ever more significant risks to the health of our plants. This book examines the vulnerability of crops to disease and analyzes the problems of two important staples, rice and cassava. Editor(s): Strange, R. N.; Gullino, Maria Lodovica. Series: Plant Pathology in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 163 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFU; PSD; PSTP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Previously published in hardcover
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731080
- ISBN
- 9789400731080
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Condition: New
€ 192.85
€ 192.85
IUTAM Symposium on Cellular, Molecular and Tissue Mechanics
. Ed(S): Garikipati, Krishna; Arruda, Ellen M...
Paperback. The invited papers in this book reflect the current understanding of the role mechanics play in the biological system at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels. Topics range from tissue engineering and mechanics to mechanics of cells and biomolecules. Editor(s): Garikipati, Krishna; Arruda, Ellen M. Series: IUTAM Bookseries (Closed). Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBW; PSF; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731134
- ISBN
- 9789400731134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.81
€ 127.81
paperback. This book collects studies submitted to Biodiversity and Conservation that address aspects of methods and practice in biodiversity conservation. It provides a snap-shot of the range of methods and practices in use in the conservation of biodiversity today. Editor(s): Hawksworth, David Leslie. Series: Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 320 pages, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731172
- ISBN
- 9789400731172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.69
€ 249.69
Paperback. In this book, scientists from eleven countries summarize the results of the EU project that probed the effects of climate change on lakes in Northern, Western and Central Europe. They also discuss climate change implications for the Water Framework Directive. Editor(s): George, Glen. Series: Aquatic Ecology Series. Num Pages: 534 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; PSAF; RBKF; RNPG; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 813.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Previously published in hardcover
- Number of pages
- 534
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731219
- ISBN
- 9789400731219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.80
€ 251.80
Paperback. This comprehensive overview discusses cancer cell biology in relation to Genome stability and Cell cycle regulation. Chapters are devoted to genome stability and anti-cancer drug targets, chromatin factors, DNA repair, apoptosis and other key areas of research. Editor(s): Nasheuer, Heinz Peter. Series: Subcellular Biochemistry. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGL; MFN; MJCL; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 545.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731257
- ISBN
- 9789400731257
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Condition: New
€ 249.96
€ 249.96
Paperback. This up-to-date review focuses on the crucial role heat shock proteins play in human physiology. By introducing the mechanisms by which heat shock proteins modulate human disease and pathophysiology, this volume reveals its biological significance to the host. Editor(s): Asea, Alexzander A. A.; Pedersen, Bente K. Series: Heat Shock Proteins. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MFG; MJCM; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 624.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731318
- ISBN
- 9789400731318
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Condition: New
€ 250.93
€ 250.93
Recent Developments in Management of Plant Diseases
. Ed(S): Gisi, Ulrich; Chet, Ilan; Gullino, M...
Paperback. This book is a collection of invited lectures given at the 2008 International Congress of Plant Pathology. It focuses on new developments of disease management, providing an updated overview of the state-of-the-art in various fields of disease management. Editor(s): Gisi, Ulrich; Chet, Ilan; Gullino, Maria Lodovica. Series: Plant Pathology in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PST; PSTP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731417
- ISBN
- 9789400731417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.09
€ 251.09
Dietary Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Cancer
. Ed(S): Calviello, Gabriella; Serini, Simona
Paperback. This book examines the possible benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) against a wide series of cancers. It also covers controversies among the different studies in great detail. Editor(s): Calviello, Gabriella; Serini, Simona. Series: Diet and Cancer. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731431
- ISBN
- 9789400731431
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Condition: New
€ 193.87
€ 193.87
Paperback. Permafrost Ecosystems offers valuable ecological data from a region that has long been inaccessible to scientists. This authoritative text explores permafrost forest diversity, structure, dynamics and physiology, in addition to its response to climate change. Editor(s): Osawa, Akira; Zyryanova, Olga A.; Matsuura, Yojiro; Kajimoto, Takuya; Wein, Ross W. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 528 pages, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RBGB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 801.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731455
- ISBN
- 9789400731455
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Condition: New
€ 251.67
€ 251.67
Paperback. This book describes the welfare implications of keeping wild and domesticated birds in captivity. It examines the environmental and social requirements of various avian species and offers suggestions for appropriate housing and management techniques. Editor(s): Duncan, Ian J.H.; Hawkins, Penny. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MZ; PSV; PSVD; PSVH; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731691
- ISBN
- 9789400731691
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Condition: New
€ 249.66
€ 249.66
Paperback. Featuring contributions from authors of major standing in the field, this book presents up to dat reviews of diverse aspects of nuclear receptor biology. It provides an outstanding reference book for new and established nuclear receptor researchers. Editor(s): Bunce, Chris M.; Campbell, Moray J. Series: Proteins and Cell Regulation. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL; MJG; PSF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731738
- ISBN
- 9789400731738
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Condition: New
€ 251.17
€ 251.17
Paperback. Knowledge of cholesterol and its interaction with protein molecules is of fundamental importance. This books examines the structural and functional aspects of the families of cholesterol-binding and cholesterol transport proteins. Editor(s): Harris, J. Robin. Series: Subcellular Biochemistry. Num Pages: 654 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSBC; PSBH; PSF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 991.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 654
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731745
- ISBN
- 9789400731745
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Condition: New
€ 252.90
€ 252.90
paperback. Presents the vegetation types of the African and Asian countries of the Mediterranean and Red Sea coastal regions. This book examines the relationships between climate and vegetation, and discusses these within the context of desertification, agro-industrial applications, ecotourism and sustainable development. Editor(s): Gilbert, Francis. Series: Plant and Vegetation. Num Pages: 343 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; PSTS; RNF; RNK; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 489.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731813
- ISBN
- 9789400731813
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.89
€ 249.89
Paperback. Post-harvest plant pathology presents cutting edge research in the field of plant pathology. Biological methods are among the alternatives to harmful post-harvest fruit treatments discussed, among other crucial disease control assessments in food production. Editor(s): Prusky, Dov; Gullino, Maria Lodovica. Series: Plant Pathology in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PST; PSTP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731820
- ISBN
- 9789400731820
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Condition: New
€ 193.39
€ 193.39
Paperback. Local Governments and Climate Change illustrates the response European communities have made to the issue, particularly through sustainable energy planning and implementation. Success stories are included and show the value of an integrated approach. Editor(s): Staden, Maryke van; Musco, Francesco. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 434 pages, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; JPA; PSAF; RNPG; RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 741.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731875
- ISBN
- 9789400731875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.24
€ 251.24
Knowledge and Technology Transfer for Plant Pathology
. Ed(S): Hardwick, Nigel; Gullino, Maria Lodo...
Paperback. This book contains fuller versions of the papers and posters presented in the Knowledge and Technology Transfer and Teaching Plant Pathology sessions at the 9th International Congress of Plant Pathology held in Turin, Italy in 2008. Editor(s): Hardwick, Nigel; Gullino, Maria Lodovica. Series: Plant Pathology in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 134 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PST; PSTP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 219.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 134
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731882
- ISBN
- 9789400731882
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.53
€ 192.53
The Far North. Plant Biodiversity and Ecology of Yakutia.
. Ed(S): Troeva, E.I.; Isaev, A.P.; Cherosov,...
paperback. This book covers the terrestrial ecology, vegetation, biogeographical patterns and biodiversity of Yakutia, Siberia, a land with enormously extensive ecosystems that function on top of huge layers of permafrost and are exposed to great extremes of weather. Editor(s): Troeva, E.I.; Isaev, A.P.; Cherosov, M.M.; Karpov, N.S. Series: Plant and Vegetation. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; PSTS; RBP; RNCB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 623.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731936
- ISBN
- 9789400731936
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.47
€ 250.47
Paperback. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 340 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; LNKJ; PSTP; RNPG; TDCT; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732032
- ISBN
- 9789400732032
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.38
€ 194.38
The Acheulian Site of Gesher Benot Ya'aqov. Ancient Flames and Control...
Alperson-Afil, Nira; Goren-Inbar, Naama
Paperback. This book presents analyses of burned and unburned flint items which provide evidence for the controlled use of fire at the 790,000-year-old Acheulian site of Gesher Benot Ya'aqov. It shows that fire was already in regular use some 800,000 years ago. Series: Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology. Num Pages: 120 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HD; JHM; PSAF; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732063
- ISBN
- 9789400732063
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Condition: New
€ 66.48
€ 66.48
Paperback. Editor(s): Cock, J. Mark; Tessmar-Raible, Kristin; Boyen, Catherine; Viard, Frederique. Series: Advances in Marine Genomics. Num Pages: 399 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSC; PSG; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 399
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732070
- ISBN
- 9789400732070
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Condition: New
€ 249.46
€ 249.46
Paperback. Animal cell technology is a growing discipline of cell biology which aims not only to understand structures, functions and behaviors of differentiated animal cells, but also to ascertain their abilities to be used in industrial and medical purposes. Editor(s): Kamihira, Masamichi; Katakura, Yoshinori; Ito, Akira. Series: Animal Cell Technology: Basic and Applied Aspects. Num Pages: 446 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA; PSF; TCB; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732124
- ISBN
- 9789400732124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 372.87
€ 372.87
Integrated Management of Arthropod Pests and Insect Borne Diseases
. Ed(S): Ciancio, Aurelio; Mukerji, K. G.
paperback. The fifth and last volume of this IPMD series reviews, in a multi-disciplinary approach, recent achievements in crop protection and integrated management of arthropod pests. The chapters are mainly organized and centered on crops, with emphasis on citrus. Editor(s): Ciancio, Aurelio; Mukerji, K. G. Series: Integrated Management of Plant Pests and Diseases. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; PSTP; PSV; PSVT7; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732230
- ISBN
- 9789400732230
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.96
€ 194.96
Paperback. This book details environmental changes in Siberia with a focus on the terrestrial biosphere. It also discusses information system approaches that are being developed to safeguard and make accessible spatial and temporal data for environmental studies. Editor(s): Balzter, Heiko. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGB; RGM; RGW; RNPG; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732353
- ISBN
- 9789400732353
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.41
€ 249.41