Biology, life sciences
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Biology, life sciences
Hardback. This book provides a coherent review of NDVI including its origin, its availability, its associated advantages and disadvantages, and its possible applications in ecology, environmental monitoring, wildlife management, and conservation. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 187 x 16. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199693160
- ISBN
- 9780199693160
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.15
€ 156.15
Thomas Dunlap shows how bird guides have changed with science and popular interest and how birding's twin activities, conservation and recreation, have over the last 120 years shaped our understanding of nature and supported its preservation as part of the nation and our lives. Num Pages: 256 pages, 26 halftones & 8 pg color insert. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; PDX; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199734597
- ISBN
- 9780199734597
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.91
€ 83.91
Galvani's Spark describes the gradual understanding of the nerve impulse-the basis of all thoughts, sensations and actions. Proceeding from a chance observation on a frog leg, to studies on squid giant axons and bacteria, this book concludes with the increasing realization that ion channells are responsible for a variety of clinical disorders. Num Pages: 416 pages, 165 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 244 x 28. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199751754
- ISBN
- 9780199751754
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.42
€ 150.42
Paperback. This book fuses scientific integrity with conversational, humorous presentation of neuroscience knowledge for human services. Knowledge conveyed is essential for practice with mental health, addiction, and developmental challenges, violence, family relationships. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199794157
- ISBN
- 9780199794157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.44
€ 127.44
Paperback. Presents an overview of the scientific process for those curious about science practice in today's society, and especially for those considering making a career of science. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 line art. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PDA; PDX; PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 211 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199794652
- ISBN
- 9780199794652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.85
€ 50.85
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFZ; JHMC; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 176 x 26. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199827039
- ISBN
- 9780199827039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.88
€ 67.88
Paperback. This book provides eloquent support for the idea that spontaneous neuron activity, far from being mere noise, is actually the source of our cognitive abilities. Num Pages: 464 pages, 68 b/w line; 18 b/w halftones. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 174 x 23. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199828234
- ISBN
- 9780199828234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.08
€ 104.08
An accessible introduction to behavioral epigenetics, The Developing Genome explores how experiences influence genetic activity. We develop as we do not because of the genes we have, but because of what our genes do. Num Pages: 320 pages, With illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; MFN; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 166 x 30. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199922345
- ISBN
- 9780199922345
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.74
€ 86.74
Hardcover. Princeton neuroscientist Michael Graziano lays out an audacious new theory to account for the deepest mystery of them all: what is consciousness? Linking consciousness with social intelligence, Graziano discusses the science, the philosophy, and the implications. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199928644
- ISBN
- 9780199928644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.41
€ 60.41
Paperback. Editor(s): Bickle, John. Series: Oxford Handbooks in Philosophy. Num Pages: 656 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPM; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 171 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199965502
- ISBN
- 9780199965502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.14
€ 52.14
Paperback. Pyle's classic account of discovery along the migration trail of monarch butterflies is part natural history, part road trip adventure Num Pages: 352 pages, 2 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSVT7; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300203875
- ISBN
- 9780300203875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.12
€ 32.12
Hardcover. This updated final volume in the best-selling series of reference works features descriptions of more than 200 genera in 49 families and includes a revised taxonomic outline for the Actinobacteria as well as many medically and industrially important taxa. Editor(s): Whitman, William B.; Goodfellow, Michael; Kampfer, Peter; Busse, Hans-Jurgen; Trujillo, Martha E.; Garrity, George; Ludwig, Wolfgang; Suzuki, Ken-Ichiro. Num Pages: 2083 pages, 450 black & white illustrations, 178 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MMFM; PSA; PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 86. Weight in Grams: 6081.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 1750
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387950433
- ISBN
- 9780387950433
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 459.91
€ 459.91
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412754203
- ISBN
- 9780412754203
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.76
€ 250.76
Paperback. The story of the beautiful, gregariousKirtland's warbler and the people who helped to save it" Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Michigan Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472035762
- ISBN
- 9780472035762
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.03
€ 20.03
Paperback. Presents a philosophical approach to bioethics. Rather than simply setting up debates about issues, this book helps students understand that many of bioethical controversies are tied to profound underlying questions fundamental as: 'When does life begin and end?' 'What is a human being or person?' And 'what is life's purpose?' Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFMG; PSAD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 187 x 16. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780495814085
- ISBN
- 9780495814085
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 115.15
€ 115.15
Paperback. Num Pages: 241 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815601548
- ISBN
- 9780815601548
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.00
€ 20.00
Paperback. Editor(s): Nance, Susan. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFZ; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815634065
- ISBN
- 9780815634065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.93
€ 54.93
Paperback. This work examines subjects ranging from pastoralism to the use of medicinal plants to show that understanding the knowledge system of any people is essential to understanding their relation to the environment. Editor(s): Gragson, Ted L.; Blount, Ben G. Num Pages: 184 pages, 5 maps, 10 charts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLC; 1KLS; JHM; KCN; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820321288
- ISBN
- 9780820321288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.38
€ 35.38
Paperback. This guide to common and unique plants found in forests of the Southeast of North America covers 330 species of forbs (herbaceous plants), grasses, vines, and shrubs, with a special emphasis on the plants' role in wildlife sustenance. It is packed with colour photographs. Num Pages: 464 pages, 56ill.650col.ill.1M. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSTS; WNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 921.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820327488
- ISBN
- 9780820327488
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.92
€ 36.99
€ 34.92
Paperback. Enumerates the distinguishing characteristics of frogs and toads, including how they are different from other amphibians and the differences between a frog and a toad. This book also discusses the morphology of frogs and toads, the main groups to be found in the Southeast, and their habitats. Series: Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, 250 colour photos, 1 table, 45 maps, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; PSVW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 191 x 18. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820329222
- ISBN
- 9780820329222
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.15
€ 29.99
€ 29.15
Paperback. Offers information about Hawaiian fishes and includes over 372 species. This title presents some of the most important characteristics to identify a fish as well as the size attained and its distribution. It features species accounts that begin with the American common name, followed by the Hawaiian name (when known), and the scientific name. Series: A Latitude 20 Book. Num Pages: 232 pages, 475 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MKPH; PSVW1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780824834272
- ISBN
- 9780824834272
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 24.05
€ 24.99
€ 24.05
Paperback. A textbook for a graduate or advanced undergraduate course introducing basic concepts in population and quantitative genetics, including measuring selection on phenotypic characters. The focus is on methods applicable to field studies of ecologically important traits. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc. Num Pages: 240 pages, 90 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Sinauer Associates
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878932023
- ISBN
- 9780878932023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.66
€ 134.66
Paperback. An accessible introduction to the field of genome science, it explains bioinformatic principles and experimental strategies alongside experimental methods. This edition has been updated to include the latest developments in next generation sequencing, high-volume genotyping and expression profiling, and advances in metabolomics. Num Pages: 314 pages, 130 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 219 x 21. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Sinauer Associates, Inc
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878932368
- ISBN
- 9780878932368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 198.91
€ 198.91
Paperback. This Primer nurtures the development of biologists interested in using animal behaviour concepts and tools to solve conservation and wildlife management problems. This is the first practical guide fostering integration and showing how to apply these methodologies to issues that would benefit from an animal behaviour perspective. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; RNKH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 173 x 226 x 11. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Sinauer Associates, Inc.
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878934010
- ISBN
- 9780878934010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.28
€ 130.28