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Biology, life sciences
Hardcover. There are not many areas that are more rooted in both the biological and social-cultural aspects of humankind than diet and nutrition. Throughout human history nutrition has been shaped by political, economic, and cultural forces, and in turn, access to food and nutrition has altered the course and direction of human societies. Editor(s): Moffat, Tina; Prowse, Tracy. Series: Studies of the BioSocial Society. Num Pages: 282 pages, 25 tables, 5 maps. BIC Classification: JHM; PSXM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845457655
- ISBN
- 9781845457655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.48
€ 155.48
Cold Hardiness in Plants: Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology and Physiol...
. Ed(S): Chen, Tony H.H.; Uemura, M.; Fujikaw...
hardcover. Based on papers from the 7th International Plant Cold Hardiness Seminar held in Japan in 2004, this book presents research findings on plant freezing and chilling stress. The chapters focus on various aspects of molecular genetics, and the utilization of transgenic plants to further our understanding of plant cold hardiness at the molecular level. Editor(s): Chen, Tony H.H.; Uemura, M.; Fujikawa, S. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990590
- ISBN
- 9780851990590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.16
€ 228.16
hardcover. This book covers the chemistry, nutrional value, physiology, processing and breeding/biotechnology of carbohydrates in grain legume seeds. Editor(s): Hedley, C.L. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBF; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851994673
- ISBN
- 9780851994673
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.15
€ 278.15
hardcover. This reference provides botanical descriptions and information on the medicinal properties of 550 plant species from Central and Southern India, some of which are also found elsewhere in the world. The botany, ecology and use of each plant species is described, illustrated with colour photographs. Num Pages: 944 pages, 900 colour plates, glossaries, bibliography, indices, index. BIC Classification: 1FKA; MX; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 60. Weight in Grams: 2517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cab Intl United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 944
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995014
- ISBN
- 9780851995014
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 348.19
€ 348.19
Securing the Harvest: Biotechnology, Breeding and Seed Systems for Afr...
Vries, J.De; Toenniessen, Gary H.
paperback. This work provides a critical assessment of the ways in which breakthroughs in biotechnology, participatory plant breeding, and seed systems can be broadly employed in developing and delivering more productive crop varieties in Africa's diverse agricultural environments. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; PSTL; TCB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995649
- ISBN
- 9780851995649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 168.01
€ 168.01
Farmers, Scientists and Plant Breeding: Integrating Knowledge and Prac...
. Ed(S): Cleveland, D.A.; Soleri, D.
hardcover. The purpose of this book is to examine the nature of and relationship between the knowledge of farmers and of scientists, and how these can be best integrated in plant breeding. Editor(s): Cleveland, D.A.; Soleri, D. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995854
- ISBN
- 9780851995854
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 266.55
€ 266.55
hardcover. This volume presents the proceedings of the 13th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation, held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in July 2001. It covers molecular and biochemical aspects, plant genomics, stresses and factors limiting nitrogen fixation, and applied aspects. Editor(s): Finan, Timothy J.; etc.; O'Brian, M.R. (State University of New York, USA); et al. Series: Crop & plant sciences. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations, port. BIC Classification: PSB; PSG; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995915
- ISBN
- 9780851995915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 361.44
€ 361.44
paperback. Suitable for the general reader, as well as students and others interested in plant breeding and biotechnology, this book contributes to the debate about the applications and implications of gene technology from the perspective of a plant biologist. Num Pages: 158 pages, 8 pages colour plates. BIC Classification: PST; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 265 x 185 x 10. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997254
- ISBN
- 9780851997254
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.87
€ 114.87
hardcover. Presents the classification of approximately 300 species of cycads, and includes contributions from leading researchers from Australia, China, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand and the USA. The book provides guidelines for the designation of species, species boundaries and species groupings. Editor(s): Walters, T.; Osborne, R. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: PSAB; PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997414
- ISBN
- 9780851997414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.80
€ 239.80
hardcover. Ecological and behavioural adaptations; Locomotion behaviour; Orientation behaviour; Feeding behaviour; Reproductive behaviour; Ageing and developmental behaviour; Osmoregulatory and excretory behaviour; Physiological and biochemical basis of behaviour; Molecular basis for behaviour; Biotic interactions; Abiotic factors;. Editor(s): Gaugler, R.; Bilgrami, A. L. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1293.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998183
- ISBN
- 9780851998183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 308.25
€ 308.25
Forest Climbing Plants of West Africa: Diversity, Ecology and Manageme...
. Ed(S): Bongers, Frans; Parren, M. P. E. (Wa...
hardcover. Editor(s): Bongers, Frans; Parren, M. P. E. (Wageningen University, Netherlands); Traore, D. (University of Cocody, Cote D'Lvoire). Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFD; PSTS; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 757.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851999142
- ISBN
- 9780851999142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.48
€ 231.48
hardcover. 258 pages, 85 b&w. Camel meat has benefits as a meat product. It has low fat content and is highly nutritious, and has potential to be used to combat hyperacidity, hypertension, pneumonia and respiratory disease. This book reviews literature on camel meat and meat products, muscle structure, post-mortem analysis and the nutritive value to humans. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: MBNH3; PSVW7; TVH. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 22. Weight: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Cabi
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641010
- ISBN
- 9781780641010
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 222.97
€ 222.97
Soil Biodiversity in Amazonian and Other Brazilian Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal Universit...
hardcover. Reviews soil biodiversity and related ecological processes in one of the key biodiversity hotspots, the Amazon, and nearby regions of Brazil. This book covers both the tropical savannah and rainforests. Chapters describe the biology, ecology, taxonomy, geographic distribution and sampling methods for the important soil functional groups. Editor(s): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Siqueira, J. O. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Brussaard, L. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 304 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930325
- ISBN
- 9781845930325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.80
€ 228.80
hardcover. As the expansion into rural areas and the use of rangelands increases, an understanding of plant toxicology has become ever more important. This book represents the product of a wide-range of research aimed at solving the various issues surrounding poisonous plants. Editor(s): Panter, Karen L.; Wierenga, Terrie L.; Pfister, James Alan. Num Pages: 570 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PSBT; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932732
- ISBN
- 9781845932732
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 332.15
€ 332.15
hardcover. Containing textual descriptions and full colour illustrations of over 300 crop species, this work comprises of 11 commodity groups ranging from vegetables, both horticulture and forages species, and arable crops to the major fruits and plantation crops. It also covers major cultivated plants from temperature, Mediterranean and tropical climates. Editor(s): Elzebroek, A. T. G.; Wind, Koop. Num Pages: 496 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 178 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933562
- ISBN
- 9781845933562
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 309.46
€ 309.46
hardcover. Environments, Organisms and Strategies for Survival. 576 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps. Editor(s): Bell, E. M. From arid deserts to icy poles, outer space to the depths of the sea, this work studies the remarkable life forms that have made these inhospitable environments their home. It also details the ecological, biological and biogeochemical challenges these organisms face and unifying themes between environments. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAF. Dimension: 177 x 248 x 37. Weight: 1594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cabi
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938147
- ISBN
- 9781845938147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.26
€ 259.26
Hardcover. Editor(s): Nicholson, B. A. Num Pages: 190 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Regina Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780889772540
- ISBN
- 9780889772540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.84
€ 33.99
€ 28.84
single_issue_magazine. Editor(s): Goguen, Joseph. Series: Journal of Consciousness Studies. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; HPN; JMA; JMR; PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 175 x 16. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Imprint Academic United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780907845454
- ISBN
- 9780907845454
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.69
€ 25.69
DVD. Improve Your Grade. Editor(s): Sandifer, Joy. Cateogry: (UA) A / AS level; (XR) Revision / study guides. BIC Classification: 4KLR; PS. Dimension: 195 x 151 x 18. Weight: 234.
- Format
- DVD
- Publisher
- Camrose Organisation
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- SKU
- V9780954712648
- ISBN
- 9780954712648
DVD
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.10
€ 19.99
€ 18.10
hardcover. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JMR; PSVP; UYQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Imprint Academic United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845400217
- ISBN
- 9781845400217
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.78
€ 25.78