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Hardback. This book reviews the antimicrobial and antiviral properties of numerous recently reported phytochemicals, and describes their mechanisms of antimicrobial actions. Discusses use of phytochemicals to treat microbial disease, for food preservation and more. Editor(s): Patra, Amlan K. Num Pages: 412 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400739253
- ISBN
- 9789400739253
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.24
€ 196.24
Hardcover. In this volume, the only such resource with a worldwide scope, international experts cover the main insect and mite pests of viticulture and review current pest management practices as well as proposing a range of new directions for future research. Editor(s): Bostanian, Noubar J.; Vincent, Charles; Isaacs, Rufus. Num Pages: 508 pages, 10 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT; RNC; TVP; TVSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 243 x 33. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 700
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400740310
- ISBN
- 9789400740310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 341.58
€ 341.58
Hardcover. With hundreds of color illustrations and common names as an aid to identification, this up-to-date reference covers the nutritional and medicinal properties of fruits and includes lesser-known, wild and underutilized crops as well as widely grown crops. Num Pages: 1023 pages, 10 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; PST; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 192 x 62. Weight in Grams: 1938.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400740525
- ISBN
- 9789400740525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 449.56
€ 449.56
Hardback. Contains chapters written by leaders in the research on the structure and function of respiratory complex I. This title provides a summary of the knowledge on complex I of respiratory chains. This enzyme is central to energy metabolism and is implicated in many human neurodegenerative diseases, as well as in aging. Editor(s): Sazanov, Leonid. Num Pages: 286 pages, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSB; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741379
- ISBN
- 9789400741379
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.18
€ 195.18
Hardback. This book gives a detailed insight into the plant ecology of Socotra, designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2003, and as a World Heritage Site in 2008. It includes comparisons with other islands from a biogeographical perspective. Series: Plant and Vegetation. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBXY; PSTS; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741409
- ISBN
- 9789400741409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.70
€ 251.70
Hardcover. This volume collects over 40 articles from prominent researchers in the life, physical, and social sciences, medicine, and the philosophy of science that examine the philosophical and scientific question of how design emerged in the natural world. Editor(s): Swan, Liz Stillwaggon; Gordon, Richard; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 812 pages, 132 black & white illustrations, 6 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 241 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1296.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741553
- ISBN
- 9789400741553
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.76
€ 256.76
Hardback. Human activities are significantly modifying the natural global carbon (C) cycles, and concomitantly influence climate, ecosystems, and state and function of the Earth system. Ever increasing amounts of carbon dioxide are added to the atmosphere by fossil fuel combustion but the biosphere is a potential C sink. This book deals with this topic. Editor(s): Lal, Rattan; Lorenz, Klaus; Huttl, Reinhard F.; Schneider, Bernd Uwe; Von Braun, Joachim. Num Pages: 588 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1039.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 588
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741584
- ISBN
- 9789400741584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.23
€ 253.23
Hardback. Editor(s): Xu, Jian-Ming; Sparks, Donald L. Series: Progress in Soil Science. Num Pages: 500 pages, 20 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; RBGB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 977.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741768
- ISBN
- 9789400741768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.35
€ 198.35
Hardback. Editor(s): Harris, Tony. Series: Subcellular Biochemistry. Num Pages: 440 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL; PSBC; PSF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741850
- ISBN
- 9789400741850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.26
€ 252.26
Hardback. The eighth in the essential Springer series on CNS neoplasms, this volume deals with seven distinct types in detail. Expert contributors share their wisdom, covering new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, and providing insights into hot research topics. Editor(s): Hayat, M. A. Series: Tumors of the Central Nervous System. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400742123
- ISBN
- 9789400742123
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.99
€ 252.99
Paperback. Although interactions between nanoparticles and microorganisms in the environment are unavoidable and commonplace. Suitable for students and researchers in nanotechnology, this title not only illustrates how microbes and these particular nanoparticles interact but also it describes the consequences of these interactions. Num Pages: 83 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; PSG; TBN; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 143.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 83
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400742307
- ISBN
- 9789400742307
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.36
€ 59.36
Hardback. This unique lake in the heart of Africa, harboring vast solutions of carbon dioxide and methane, is the most dangerous on Earth-and paradoxically a huge potential energy resource. This book covers many of its physical, geochemical and biological features. Editor(s): Descy, Jean-Pierre; Darchambeau, Francois; Schmid, Martin. Series: Aquatic Ecology Series. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFGR; 1HFJZ; PSAF; RBGB; RBGK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400742420
- ISBN
- 9789400742420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Hardback. This book explores the broad abilities of fungi to use sign-mediated processes to communicate between cells, between individuals, between species and even with non-fungal organisms. Also shows how these abilities enable coordinated response behaviors. Editor(s): Witzany, Gunther. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 695.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400742635
- ISBN
- 9789400742635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.97
€ 195.97
Hardcover. Editor(s): Toman, Rudolf; Heizen, Robert A.; Samuel, James E.; Mege, Jean-Louis. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 406 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCJ; PSA; PSF; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400743144
- ISBN
- 9789400743144
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.61
€ 251.61
Hardback. This book describes cutting-edge experimental and computational advances in emerging sub-fields of systems biology. Coverage includes the study of mammalian embryonic stem cells, new technologies involving mass-spectrometry proteomics and systems pharmacology. Editor(s): Ma'Ayan, Avi; MacArthur, Ben D. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MFN; PSA; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400743298
- ISBN
- 9789400743298
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.38
€ 194.38
Hardcover. This book explores the pathophysiology of ER stress, covering its molecular bases, the emerging relevance of ER-mitochondria cross-talk, signaling pathways and cellular responses, including the adaptive Unfolded Protein Response, autophagy and cell death. Editor(s): Agostinis, Patrizia; Afshin, Samali. Num Pages: 460 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCM; PSD; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400743502
- ISBN
- 9789400743502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.89
€ 196.89
Hardcover. This book describes geochemical methods to investigate interaction between geological materials and fluids and humans. Covers health effects of inhaling lithogenic materials, the use of human hair as a biomarker of exposure and bioincorporation, and much more. Editor(s): Censi, Paolo; Darrah, Thomas; Erel, Yigal. Num Pages: 202 pages, 9 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: MMR; PSB; RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400743717
- ISBN
- 9789400743717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.19
€ 128.19
Paperback. Editor(s): Furini, Antonella; DalCorso, Giovanni; Manara, Anna; Fasani, Elisa; Nesler, Andrea. Series: Springerbriefs in Molecular Science / Springerbriefs in Biometals. Num Pages: 100 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; PST; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 165.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400744400
- ISBN
- 9789400744400
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.07
€ 65.07
Hardback. This book describes species of fungi associated with Pandanaceae, offering measurements, habitat and distribution, extensive information on new taxa, synoptic tables and descriptive listings covering almost 700 species of fungi recorded worldwide. Num Pages: 468 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 859.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400744462
- ISBN
- 9789400744462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.20
€ 252.20
Hardback. Editor(s): De Kok, Luit J.; Tausz, Michael M.; Hawkesford, Malcolm J.; Hoefgen, Rainer; McManus, Michael T.; Norton, Robert M.; Rennenberg, Heinz; Saito, Kazuki; Schnug, Ewald; Tabe, Linda. Series: Proceedings of the International Plant Sulfur Workshop. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; RNPG; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400744493
- ISBN
- 9789400744493
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.41
€ 250.41