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Biology, life sciences

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited
Number of pages
800
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
5th edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781292021744
ISBN
9781292021744
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 111.10

Paperback. Num Pages: 764 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 275 x 215 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1728.
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited
Number of pages
762
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
02nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781292026381
ISBN
9781292026381
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 103.20

Paperback. Provides an overview of how animals run, walk, jump, crawl, swim, soar, hover, and fly. This book introduces energetics and optimality as basic principles. It tackles each of the major modes by which animals move on land, in water, and through air. It explains the mechanisms involved and the physical and biological forces shaping those mechanisms. Num Pages: 384 pages, 6 tables. 105 line illus. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691126340
ISBN
9780691126340
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 92.56
€ 70.67

Hardcover. Now with over 90% new citations, the text emphasises the general principles that apply broadly across taxa and modalities. The topics covered range from the physics and physiology of signal production, propagation, and reception, to complications arising when sender and receiver do not have identical interests during communication. Num Pages: 600 pages, ill. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 286 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1894.
Publisher
Sinauer Associates, Inc.
Number of pages
600
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878930456
ISBN
9780878930456
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 252.42

Paperback. Describes the basic principles underlying animal behavior and how those concepts can be used in managing the care of domestic and captive wild animals, covering four key themes: development of behavior, biological rhythms, social behavior and behavioral aspects of animal management. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZ; PSVP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 830. 352 pages, Illustrations. Describes the basic principles underlying animal behavior and how those concepts can be used in managing the care of domestic and captive wild animals, covering four key themes: development of behavior, biological rhythms, social behavior and behavioral aspects of animal management. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: MZ; PSVP. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 20. Weight: 844.
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845933982
ISBN
9781845933982
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 44.49

Hardcover. Presents aquatic chemistry in a way that is truly useful to those with diverse backgrounds in the sciences. Major improvements to this edition include a complete rewrite of the first three background chapters making them user-friendly. Num Pages: 608 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PN; PSP; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 47. Weight in Grams: 986.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471548966
ISBN
9780471548966
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 224.05

Paperback. At some point in the course of evolution, all human societies, past and present, would emerge. This title offers an account of the dawn of human society. It shows that only a few evolutionary steps were required to bridge the gap between the kinship structures of our closest relatives, chimpanzees and bonobos, and the human kinship configuration. Num Pages: 368 pages, 17 line illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; PSAJ; PSVW79; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 528.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674046412
ISBN
9780674046412
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 31.85

Paperback. Series: Use R!. Num Pages: 270 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 74 colour illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK1; UFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 237 x 13. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319144740
ISBN
9783319144740
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 134 x 13. Weight in Grams: 245.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1971
Publisher
Sinauer Associates
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878939268
ISBN
9780878939268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.75

Hardcover. Num Pages: 207 pages, b/w photos, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 185 x 17. Weight in Grams: 612.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
207
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781607418528
ISBN
9781607418528
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 278.85
€ 188.20

Hardback. A guide to the world's primates covers nearly 300 species, from the feather-light and solitary pygmy mouse lemurs of Madagascar - among the smallest primates known to exist - to regal mountain gorillas of Africa. This book features 72 splendid color plates, facing-page descriptions of key features of each family, and 86 color distribution maps. Num Pages: 208 pages, 72 color plates. 13 color illus. 7 line illus. 86 color maps. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVW79; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 258 x 214 x 19. Weight in Grams: 916.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691156958
ISBN
9780691156958
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.82

Paperback. Series: Conservation International Tropical Field Guides. Num Pages: 550 pages, 52 color plates, 62 halftones, 27 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSC; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 191 x 119 x 24. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Conservation International,U.S. United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
550
Condition
New
SKU
V9781881173830
ISBN
9781881173830
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 33.29

Paperback. Editor(s): Macedo, Stephen; Ober, Josiah. Series: Princeton Science Library. Num Pages: 232 pages, 9 halftones. 3 tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691169163
ISBN
9780691169163
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.14

Hardcover. Editor(s): Hughes, Everett F.; Hill, Madison E. Num Pages: 193 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
193
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620814987
ISBN
9781620814987
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.53
€ 136.28

Paperback. This critical review of behavior patterns in nonhuman primates is a study of the importance of female roles in different social groups and their significance in the evolution of human social life. Illustrator(s): Coelho, Linda Straw. Num Pages: 424 pages, 36 halftones, 22 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 735.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226239484
ISBN
9780226239484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 37.99

Paperback. How do primate life histories affect social systems and behaviour? Does chimpanzee maturation factor into the formation of bands and marauding males? These, and many other issues are addressed in this volume which will be of interest to a wide range of researchers and ecologists. Editor(s): Kappeler, Peter M.; Pereira, Michael E. Num Pages: 416 pages, 66 line drawings, 41 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 554.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226424644
ISBN
9780226424644
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 40.83

Paperback. How have our conceptions of primate behaviour and society changed since primatology came into its own after World War II? This work studies this question, and reflects on primatology and science in general, and on the relations of both to broader cultural, historical and social issues. Editor(s): Strum, Shirley C.; Fedigan, Linda Marie. Num Pages: 636 pages, 34 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 35. Weight in Grams: 884.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
636
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226777559
ISBN
9780226777559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 40.83

Paperback. This practical volume brings together a group of distinguished primate researchers to synthesize field, laboratory, and conservation management techniques for primate ecology and conservation. Editor(s): Sterling, Eleanor; Bynum, Nora; Blair, Mary. Series: Techniques in Ecology and Conservation. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW79; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199659456
ISBN
9780199659456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 107.41

Paperback. A recent report warns that nearly 20 per cent of the world's primates may go extinct by 2020. This work integrates theoretical advances with practical management priorities to give scientists and policymakers the tools they need to help keep these species from disappearing forever. Num Pages: 512 pages, 89 line drawings, 59 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW79; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 670.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226116372
ISBN
9780226116372
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.41

Hardback. Why do orangutan arms closely resemble human arms? What is the advantage to primates of having long limbs? Why do primates have forward-facing eyes? This book answers these questions. Num Pages: 208 pages, 15 black & white halftones, 153 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 806.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421414898
ISBN
9781421414898
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 85.44
€ 76.86

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