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Biology, life sciences

Hardback. Series: Insurrections: Critical Studies in Religion, Politics, and Culture. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: GTR; HPM; JMAF; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231158305
ISBN
9780231158305
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.84
€ 90.24

Paperback. Series: Insurrections: Critical Studies in Religion, Politics, and Culture. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: GTR; HPM; JMAF; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231158312
ISBN
9780231158312
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Hardback. A handbook for those dealing with selenium in aquatic environments. It offers field-tested approaches and methods for assessment and water quality management. It discusses the effects of selenium on fish and bird populations and presents guidelines for interpreting selenium concentrations, assessing hazards, and setting water quality criteria. Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 162 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSP; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 950.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
162
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387953465
ISBN
9780387953465
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.25

Hardcover. Editor(s): Aomori, Chinatsu; Hokkaido, Megumi. Num Pages: 287 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 262 x 22. Weight in Grams: 762.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
287
Condition
New
SKU
V9781619420618
ISBN
9781619420618
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 231.72
€ 156.76

Paperback. .
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Number of pages
316
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
Condition
New
SKU
V9780896031548
ISBN
9780896031548
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 130.71
€ 46.48

Paperback. The present edition contains selections from Darwin's Origin of Species that attempt to present the principal lines of argument, without becoming bogged down in details. It also includes notes and other remarks designed to help readers focus on what is essential in Darwin's argument for his theory of the development of living things. Editor(s): Maistrellis, Nicholas. Num Pages: 124 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 254 x 8. Weight in Grams: 242.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Green Lion Press United States
Edition
annotated ed
Number of pages
124
Condition
New
SKU
V9781888009347
ISBN
9781888009347
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.78

Paperback. Describes the methodology for predicting the genetic merit of animals in the context of genetic improvement in an animal breeding programme. The methodology is developed from first principles, and all the required statistical and mathematical concepts are included in the book. Num Pages: 208 pages, references, indexes. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVH; TVHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851991696
ISBN
9780851991696
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.41

Hardback. Describes the process of selection and explains how the nature of the process determines the nature of evolutionary change. Num Pages: 699 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1194.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
699
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412055218
ISBN
9780412055218
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 277.24

Hardcover. Coupling features of chromatography and mass spectrometry, SELDI is a popular method of biomarker discovery. This volume reviews its current applications, emphasizing study and experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, and assay development. Editor(s): Clarke, Charlotte H.; McCarthy, Diane L. Bankert. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 239 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, 11 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PNFS; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 185 x 19. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Edition
2012th Edition
Number of pages
225
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617794179
ISBN
9781617794179
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.65

Hardback. This updated and expanded new edition includes new chapters on seed development and morphology, seed chemical ecology, implications of climate change on regeneration by seed, and the functional role of seed bank in agricultural and natural systems. Editor(s): Gallagher, R. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 844.
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780641836
ISBN
9781780641836
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.57

Hardback. Contains information on many topics, such as fruit/seed heteromorphism, breaking of physical dormancy and effects of inbreeding depression on germination. This title presents the information on the ecology, biogeography and evolution of seeds provides a thorough overview of whole-seed biology that will facilitate and help focus research efforts. Num Pages: 1600 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 282 x 58. Weight in Grams: 3496.
Publisher
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780124166776
ISBN
9780124166776
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.52

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

Paperback. Treats the diversity of seeds and diaspores of plants commonly encountered in the Amazon and other lowland moist forests of the American tropics. This guide features a whole-plant approach to seed identification that provides descriptions of the seeds, as well as of the habit, trunk, bark, leaves, infructescence, and fruit of Amazonian plants. Series: Princeton Field Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages, 750 color illus. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691146478
ISBN
9780691146478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 30.78

Paperback. In its updated and revised third edition, this book reviews 15 years of advances in seed biology. Describes new research in the molecular biology of development and germination, and fresh insights on dormancy and how seeds respond to their environment. Num Pages: 392 pages, 108 black & white illustrations, 87 colour illustrations, 29 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 618.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
3rd ed. 2013
Number of pages
370
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461446927
ISBN
9781461446927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 113.29

Paperback. Covers seed development, gene expression, dormancy, and other subjects. Num Pages: 460 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Edition
2nd ed. 1994. Softcover reprint of the original 2
Number of pages
460
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306447488
ISBN
9780306447488
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 246.81

hardcover. Providing comprehensive coverage of the seed science research including germination, dormancy, development, and desiccation tolerance, this book details the advanced methods and practices in seed biology, ecology and technology. Editor(s): Adkins, S. W.; Navie, S. C.; Ashmore, S. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1158.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781845931971
ISBN
9781845931971
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.82

Hardback. Illustrator(s): Tebbs, Margaret. Num Pages: 656 pages, 302. BIC Classification: 1KLCP; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1657.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
656
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801447532
ISBN
9780801447532
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.37

Paperback. Editor(s): Shiva, Dr Vandana (Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, New Delhi, India Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, New Delhi Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, New Delhi Environmental activist, author and ecofeminist); Vandana, Shiva. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JFCV; JFFS; JFSJ1; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Frog Ltd United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781623170288
ISBN
9781623170288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.72

Hardcover. This up-to-date review of seed genomics, from basic seed biology to practical applications in crop science, provides a thorough background understanding of seed biology from a basic science perspective. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 692.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470960158
ISBN
9780470960158
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 227.43

Paperback. An overview of the many different ecological aspects of plant reproduction by seed, this book emphasizes special adaptations, causes of mortality and interactions with other organisms. Series: Outline Studies in Ecology. Num Pages: 151 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 194.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
Number of pages
151
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412259302
ISBN
9780412259302
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.18

hardcover. Understanding the humble seed is a vital goal in molecular biology. This volume, which includes key notes and implementation advice from leading researchers, covers all the latest methods and protocols, including some that have led to major advances. Editor(s): Kermode, Allison R. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 423 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 188 x 29. Weight in Grams: 970.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Humana United States
Edition
2011th Edition
Number of pages
423
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617792304
ISBN
9781617792304
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.76

Paperback. This text covers the physiological and ecological aspects of seed dormancy and germination in a manner suitable for advanced undergraduates. The author considers the relationship between plant form and function, and explains, in physical and chemical terms, plant growth and development. Series: Tertiary Level Biology. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD; PSTL. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 9. Weight in Grams: 205.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751401080
ISBN
9780751401080
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.89

Hardback. Myrmecochory is a very interesting and rather enigmatic form of mutualistic ant-plant associations. This phenomenon is extremely complex, because there are hundreds of ant species connected with hundreds of plant species. This monograph provides information about morphology, ecology and phenology of ants and plants from one ecosystem. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402013799
ISBN
9781402013799
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.88

hardcover. This text contains chapters adapted from the Third International Workshop on Frugivores and Seed Dispersal held in August 2000 in Rio Quente, Brazil. Editor(s): Levey, D.; Silva, W.; Galetti, M. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTS; PSVS; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1088.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851995250
ISBN
9780851995250
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.82

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