Biology, life sciences
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Biology, life sciences
Paperback. Covers various aspects of contemporary biology including gene therapy, the Human Genome Project, DNA testing, and genetic engineering, and fundamental concepts. This book discusses classical and molecular genetics, quantitative and population genetics including cloning and genetic diseases, and the many applications of genetics to the world. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231130134
- ISBN
- 9780231130134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.45
€ 52.45
Paperback. To respond to the increasing need to feed the world's population as well as an ever greater demand for a balanced and healthy diet there is a continuing need to produce improved new cultivars or varieties of plants, particularly crop plants. Num Pages: 758 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTL; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 198 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1606.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 758
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470664759
- ISBN
- 9780470664759
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.80
€ 87.80
Hardback. Contains some articles on the important topics in seven major areas: phylogenetics and the history of life; selection and adaptation; evolutionary processes; genes, genomes, and phenotypes; speciation and macroevolution; evolution of behavior, society, and humans; and evolution and modern society. Editor(s): Baum, David A.; Futuyma, Douglas J.; Hoekstra, Hopi E.; Moore, Allen J.; Peichel, Catherine Lynn; Schluter, Dolph; Whitlock, Michael. Num Pages: 872 pages, 16 color illus. 4 halftones. 97 line illus. 23 tables. 1 map. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 264 x 203 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1946.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 880
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691149776
- ISBN
- 9780691149776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.82
€ 167.82
Hardback. Offers an evolutionary history of Darwin's finches since their origin almost 3 million years ago. By continuously tracking finch populations over a period of four decades, this title uncovers the causes and consequences of significant events leading to evolutionary changes in species. Num Pages: 432 pages, 44 color illus. 129 line illus. 21 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160467
- ISBN
- 9780691160467
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.70
€ 75.70
Paperback. Series: New Human Frontiers - Polity. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JMC; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Polity Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745689975
- ISBN
- 9780745689975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.96
€ 15.96
Paperback. Edexcel's own resources for the GCE 2008 specifications. Editor(s): The University of York Science Education Group (UYSEG). Series: Edexcel A Level Sciences. Num Pages: 296 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 4KL; PS. Category: (UA) A / AS level. Dimension: 264 x 199 x 16. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408205914
- ISBN
- 9781408205914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.25
€ 59.25
Paperback. Biomedical Sciences is an indispensable, all encompassing core textbook for first/ second year biomedical science students that will support them throughout their undergraduate career. Editor(s): Iles, Raymond; Docherty, Suzanne. Num Pages: 438 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: MB; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 191 x 247 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 438
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470997741
- ISBN
- 9780470997741
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.48
€ 90.48
Hardback. Accented with color plates of select bees, The Bees of the World will continue to be the world's best reference on these diverse insects. Num Pages: 992 pages, 522, 434 black & white line drawings, 40 black & white illustrations, 48 colour illustrat. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVT7. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 189 x 261 x 60. Weight in Grams: 2232.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Number of pages
- 992
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801885730
- ISBN
- 9780801885730
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.41
€ 201.41
Paperback. Offers an introduction to critical transitions in complex systems - the radical changes that happen at tipping points when thresholds are passed. This title describes the dynamical systems theory behind critical transitions, covering catastrophe theory, bifurcations and chaos. Series: Princeton Studies in Complexity. Num Pages: 400 pages, 6 halftones. 131 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691122045
- ISBN
- 9780691122045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.02€ 63.97
€ 67.02
€ 63.97
Paperback. This new edition of Biological Oceanography has been greatly updated and expanded since its initial publication in 2004. It presents current understanding of ocean ecology emphasizing the character of marine organisms from viruses to fish and worms, together with their significance to their habitats and to each other. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: PSPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 275 x 218 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1410.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333022
- ISBN
- 9781444333022
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.48
€ 67.48
Paperback. The author argues that the physical sciences cannot address many aspects of nature and that living organisms must be understood at every level of organization. He attempts to map out the territorial overlap between biology and the humanities, especially history and ethics. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674884694
- ISBN
- 9780674884694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.95
€ 48.95
Paperback. Seventy years ago, Erwin Schrodinger posed a profound question: 'What is life, and how did it emerge from non-life?' Scientists have puzzled over it ever since. Addy Pross uses insights from the new field of systems chemistry to show how chemistry can become biology, and that Darwinian evolution is the expression of a deeper physical principle. Series: Oxford Landmark Science. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PN; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 196 x 15. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198784791
- ISBN
- 9780198784791
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 13.08
€ 15.99
€ 13.08
Hardback. Editor(s): Slavik, Vendelin; Dolezal, Tereza. Num Pages: Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFG; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620810170
- ISBN
- 9781620810170
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.07€ 111.07
€ 164.07
€ 111.07
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 37 color illus. 35 line illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; PSAJ; PSTS; PSVS; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 178. Weight in Grams: 45.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691166353
- ISBN
- 9780691166353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.00
€ 33.99
€ 33.00
Paperback. * Gives specific worked examples from the main ecosystems used for undergraduate study -- seashore, lakes/ponds, field and woodland. * Only introductory text specifically focused on field techniques. * Great a how--toa guide that will show student exactly how to carry out each method. Num Pages: 176 pages, 42. BIC Classification: PDN; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 172 x 9. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405102445
- ISBN
- 9781405102445
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.26
€ 80.26
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781466500815
- ISBN
- 9781466500815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.98
€ 180.98
Hardback. Humble yet vital, grasses are the ultimate staple crop, influencing our lives throughout humanity's biological, sociological and cultural history. This book explains the profound and oft-neglected importance of the botanical marvel. Series: Botanical. Num Pages: 224 pages, 100, 70 in colour. BIC Classification: PDZ; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 222 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780232737
- ISBN
- 9781780232737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.53
€ 30.53
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BM; HPX; PDZ; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141980317
- ISBN
- 9780141980317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.12
€ 23.99
€ 18.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 225 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; HBJH; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 30. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781431424252
- ISBN
- 9781431424252
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.04
€ 23.99
€ 21.04
Paperback. This text is designed to get you quickly over the Perl language barrier by approaching programming as an important new laboratory skill, revealing Perl programs and techniques that are immediately useful in the lab. Each chapter focuses on solving a particular bioinformatics problem. Num Pages: 386 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; UMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Publisher
- O´Reilly Media United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596000806
- ISBN
- 9780596000806
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.76
€ 53.76
Paperback. With over 1800 species, Peru has the second richest avifauna of any country in the world. As a consequence it is one of the most popular birding destinations in South America. This will be the first comprehensive and fully illustrated field guide to the birds of Peru. Illustrator(s): Dyer, Dale; Lane, Daniel F.; Schmitt, John; O'Neill, John P.; McQueen, Larry B. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 656 pages, 304 colour plates; 1800 colour maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 148 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1206.
- Publisher
- Christopher Helm Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 656
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780713686739
- ISBN
- 9780713686739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 36.27
€ 51.99
€ 36.27
Paperback. As our minds develop we create a personalized inner world based on our experiences. But during periods of intense emotion, such as anger, fear or euphoria, we can literally lose our mind, returning to the mental state we experienced as infants. This book intends to answer how our unique sense of self is created. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JMM; PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141007205
- ISBN
- 9780141007205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.77
€ 14.99
€ 11.77
Paperback. Describes the ten greatest inventions of life, including DNA, sex, sight and consciousness, based on their historical impact, role in living organisms and relevance to controversies. This book explains how these findings have come about, and the extent to which they can be relied upon. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Profile Books
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861978189
- ISBN
- 9781861978189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.84
€ 17.99
€ 12.84
Paperback. An exploration of all the species of birds occurring in the areas bordering the Mediterranean. It features photographs of the region's birdlife, with descriptive text on facing pages. Digital manipulation of the photographs has been used to ensure a consistent depiction of light conditions. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages, 950+ colour photo images. BIC Classification: 1QSM; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 136 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780713663495
- ISBN
- 9780713663495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.83
€ 26.99
€ 19.83