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Paperback. This is a comprehensive research guide that describes both the key new techniques and more established methods. Every chapter discusses the merits and limitations of the various approaches and then provides selected tried-and-tested protocols, as well as a plethora of good practical advice, for immediate use at the bench. Editor(s): Davis, John M. Series: Essential Methods. Num Pages: 374 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470666586
- ISBN
- 9780470666586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.57
€ 73.57
Hardcover. Due to its sensitivity to ecological change, the benthic environment a term commonly used to describe the plants and animals living at the bottom of the sea is becoming a crucial topic in these days of rapid climate change. Editor(s): Eleftheriou, Anastasios. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1156.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470670866
- ISBN
- 9780470670866
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.99
€ 223.99
Hardcover. Although planktonic protists play an important role in ocean ecology, they are genetically very diverse, making it difficult to draw conclusions on the group as a whole. However, tintinnid ciliates are a single, species-rich, sub-order with unique characteristics, and for whom ample information exists on their ecology and biogeography. Editor(s): Dolan, John R.; Montagnes, David J. S.; Agatha, Sabine; Coats, D. Wayne; Stoecker, Diane K. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSGN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671511
- ISBN
- 9780470671511
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.08
€ 131.08
Paperback. One of the first textbooks in this emerging important field of ecology. Most of ecology is about metabolism: the ways that organisms use energy and materials. The energy requirements of individuals their metabolic rates vary predictably with their body size and temperature. Editor(s): Sibly, Richard M.; Brown, James H.; Kodric-Brown, Astrid. Num Pages: 392 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 236 x 10. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671528
- ISBN
- 9780470671528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 91.42
€ 91.42
Paperback. Systematics: A Course of Lectures is designed for use in an advanced undergraduate or introductory graduate level course in systematics and is meant to present core systematic concepts and literature. Num Pages: 446 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 190 x 22. Weight in Grams: 992.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671696
- ISBN
- 9780470671696
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.89
€ 100.89
Hardcover. In Alternative Ecological Risk Assessment the author, Lawrence V. Tannenbaum, provides a critical review of current practices in the ecological risk assessment field and proposes alternatives that are supported by established science and keen observation. Num Pages: 228 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: PS; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 233 x 16. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470673041
- ISBN
- 9780470673041
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.00
€ 73.00
Hardcover. Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves. However, only 9% of protected areas are larger than 14,000 hectares, likely making them too small to conserve ecosystem services and prevent loss of wide-ranging keystone species such as elephant and leopard. Editor(s): Clark, Dr. Connie J.; Poulsen, Dr. John R. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 260 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470673737
- ISBN
- 9780470673737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.08
€ 133.08
Hardcover. Algae are some of the fastest growing organisms in the world, with up to 90% of their weight made up from carbohydrate, protein and oil. Num Pages: 736 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSG; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 196 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470673898
- ISBN
- 9780470673898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 318.75
€ 318.75
Hardcover. Marine Bivalve Molluscs is a comprehensive and thoroughly updated second edition of Bivalve Molluscs, covering all major aspects of this important class of invertebrates. As well as being an important class biologically and ecologically, many of the bivalves are fished and cultured commercially (e.g. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: PSVT3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 251 x 29. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674949
- ISBN
- 9780470674949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.62
€ 241.62
Hardcover. New advances in proteomics, driven largely by developments in massspectrometry, continue to reveal the complexity and diversity ofpathogenic mechanisms among microbes that underpin infectiousdiseases. Editor(s): Shah, Haroun N.; Gharbia, Saheer E.; Encheva, Vesela. Num Pages: 534 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PN; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1178.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 534
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470681992
- ISBN
- 9780470681992
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.44
€ 120.44
Hardcover. The latest edition of this highly successful textbook introduces the key techniques and concepts involved in cloning genes and in studying their expression and variation. The new edition features: * Increased coverage of whole-genome sequencing technologies and enhanced treatment of bioinformatics. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 251 x 23. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470683866
- ISBN
- 9780470683866
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.87
€ 152.87
Hardcover. The ability to culture cells is fundamental for mass propagationand as a baseline for the genetic manipulation of plant nuclei andorganelles. Num Pages: 358 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSF; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 182 x 25. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470686485
- ISBN
- 9780470686485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.55
€ 109.55
Hardcover. * First book to cover the full range of new oxygen therapeutics * Fills a void in the literature by addressing the biochemistry and physiology of oxygen transport, showing how use of this basic knowledge can help in the chemical design of blood substitutes for use in specific disease states. Editor(s): Mozzarelli, Andrea; Bettati, Stefano. Num Pages: 466 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMZ; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 174 x 30. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470686683
- ISBN
- 9780470686683
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.94
€ 177.94
Paperback. Written by the world's leading experts, this book focuses major topics like the physics required to develop novel plasma discharges for medical applications, the medicine to apply the technology, and the biology to understand complicated bio-chemical processes involved in plasma interaction with living tissues. Num Pages: 526 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, graphs, colour plates. BIC Classification: MJF; PHFP; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 193 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1080.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470689691
- ISBN
- 9780470689691
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.47
€ 96.47
Hardcover. How to Be a Quantitative Ecologist is comprised of two equal parts on mathematics and statistics with emphasis on quantitative skills. A major component of this guide is computer implementation techniques, accompanied by computer practicals using the language R. Num Pages: 490 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PBW; PSAF; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 179 x 35. Weight in Grams: 946.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470699782
- ISBN
- 9780470699782
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.41
€ 152.41
Hardcover. This resource provides an essential overview of the biological chemistry of the related elements arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. Its interdisciplinary approach brings together analytical chemistry, coordination chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and clinical science. Editor(s): Sun, Hongzhe. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 176 x 20. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470713907
- ISBN
- 9780470713907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.63
€ 177.63
Hardcover. This book on cell death contains 29 self-contained, peer-reviewed articles written by leading scientists in each field. It features overview articles aimed at undergraduates and non-specialists, which present basic information and provide entry into the following advanced articles. Editor(s): Melino, Gerry; Vaux, David. Num Pages: 316 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 194 x 21. Weight in Grams: 970.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470715734
- ISBN
- 9780470715734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.69
€ 158.69
Hardcover. Editor(s): Akasaka, Takeshi; Wudl, Fred; Nagase, Shigeru. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 175 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1072.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470721957
- ISBN
- 9780470721957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.64
€ 148.64
Hardcover. The heat shock, or cell stress, response was first identified in the polytene chromosomes of Drosophila. This was later related to the appearance of novel proteins within stressed cells, and the key signal stimulating this appearance was identified as the presence of unfolded proteins within the cell. Editor(s): Novartis Foundation. Series: Novartis Foundation Symposia. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFG; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470723333
- ISBN
- 9780470723333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.68
€ 198.68
Hardcover. In the last decade, DNA sequencing costs have decreased 50 fold, and further cost reductions are expected as a result of the development of new high-throughput techniques and the computational machinery needed to analyze data generated. Num Pages: 340 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PN; PSAK; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470727232
- ISBN
- 9780470727232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.59
€ 156.59
Hardcover. Practical Cell Analysis serves as a guide for researchers interested in adding cell analyses to their repertoire. This book covers the basics of setting up a cell culture-capable laboratory, as well as sources and types of cells. Num Pages: 314 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470741559
- ISBN
- 9780470741559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.86
€ 90.86
Hardcover. * The latest edition of this highly successful introduction tobacterial genetics covering basic concepts and latestdevelopments. * Contains more detail on sigma factors, expanded treatment of integrons and a major update of the chapter on Gene Mapping and Genomics . Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSGD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470741856
- ISBN
- 9780470741856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.00
€ 175.00
Paperback. The first book to focus exclusively on the subject, Geodiversity, Second Edition describes the interrelationships between geodiversity and biodiversity, the value of geodiversity to society, as well as current threats to its existence. Num Pages: 508 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 174 x 24. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470742150
- ISBN
- 9780470742150
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.56
€ 65.56
Hardcover. Various plant metabolites are useful for human life, and the induction and reduction of these metabolites using modern biotechnical technique is of enormous potential important especially in the fields of agriculture and health. Editor(s): Ashihara, Hiroshi; Crozier, Alan; Komamine, Atsushi. Num Pages: 422 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTD; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 250 x 30. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470747032
- ISBN
- 9780470747032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.97
€ 168.97