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Biology, life sciences

Paperback. What does this extended period of dependency have to do with human brain growth and social interactions? And why is play a sign of cognitive complexity, and a spur for cultural evolution? This title explores these questions, and topics ranging from bipedal walking to incest taboos. Num Pages: 960 pages, 18 tables. BIC Classification: JMC; PSAJ; PSC; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1162.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
960
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674062016
ISBN
9780674062016
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 40.07

Hardback. Theodor, University of Calgary; Mark D. Uhen, Cranbrook Institute of Science; Inessa Vislobokova, Russian Academy of Sciences Editor(s): Prothero, Donald R.; Foss, Scott E. Num Pages: 408 pages, 121, 54 black & white halftones, 67 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 286 x 218 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1320.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801887352
ISBN
9780801887352
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.40
€ 119.39

Paperback. The Evolution of American Ecology, 1890-2000 offers an innovative study not only of the scientific landscape in turn-of-the-century America, but of current questions in ecological science. Num Pages: 328 pages, 13, 13 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; PDX; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801890871
ISBN
9780801890871
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.75

Paperback. How do we know that species change? Has there really been enough time for evolution to operate? This title details the evidence for evolution. It covers different levels of evolution, from within-species changes, which are much less challenging to see and believe, to much larger ones, say, from fish to amphibian, or from land mammal to whale. Num Pages: 144 pages, 10 halftones, 27 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 8. Weight in Grams: 190.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226723822
ISBN
9780226723822
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.00

Hardcover. How do we know that species change? Has there really been enough time for evolution to operate? This title details the evidence for evolution. It covers different levels of evolution, from within-species changes, which are much less challenging to see and believe, to much larger ones, say, from fish to amphibian, or from land mammal to whale. Num Pages: 144 pages, 10 halftones, 27 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226723808
ISBN
9780226723808
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.73
€ 78.78

Paperback. Through twenty-five lively essays examining the field's history and trends, shortcomings and strengths, and the political and policy interplay within the bioethical realm, this comprehensive book begins a much-needed critical and constructive discussion of the moral landscape of bioethics. Editor(s): Eckenwiler, Lisa A.; Cohn, Felicia. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801886126
ISBN
9780801886126
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.39

paperback. Considers the implications of autism for the nature of consciousness, our understanding of the consciousness of others, meaning theories in philosophy of language, and the modality of mind. This book explores questions about genetic decision making, research into the nature of autism, and the controversial quest for a cure. Series: Bioethics and the Humanities. Num Pages: 248 pages, 6 b&w photos. BIC Classification: MBDC; MJNA; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253220134
ISBN
9780253220134
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.03

Paperback. Like nearly various area of scholarly inquiry, the biological sciences are broken into increasingly narrow fields and subfields, their practitioners divided into ecologists, evolutionary biologists, and more. This title offers a ranging, eclectic collection of writings from more than eight centuries of observations of the natural world. Editor(s): Graham, Michael H.; Parker, Joan; Dayton, Paul K. Num Pages: 560 pages, 4 halftones, 18 line drawings, 39 tables. BIC Classification: PS; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226305707
ISBN
9780226305707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 41.13

Hardback. Easy to use and filled with addictive-and highly useful-information about the people whose names will be carried into the future on the backs of the world's reptiles, The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles is a handy and fun book for professional and amateur herpetologists alike. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVW5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 185 x 25. Weight in Grams: 750.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421401355
ISBN
9781421401355
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.90
€ 100.34

Paperback. At the beginning of this century enormous progress had been made in genetics. The Human Genome Project finished sequencing human DNA. It seemed it was only a matter of time until we had all the answers to the secrets of life on this planet. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 278.
Edition
Reprint
Publisher
Icon Books
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848313477
ISBN
9781848313477
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.12

Hardcover. Num Pages: 246 pages. BIC Classification: BGT; PSVT7; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 242 x 20. Weight in Grams: 582.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Dexter Haven
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903660171
ISBN
9781903660171
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.00

Paperback. BIC Classification: BGH; HBT; JM; PSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
University of Buckingham Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908684660
ISBN
9781908684660
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.27

Hardback. Num Pages: 416 pages, 77 figures. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 31. Weight in Grams: 706.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
n
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231163040
ISBN
9780231163040
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.70

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First
Number of pages
900
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851997230
ISBN
9780851997230
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 319.75

Hardcover. The most comprehensive guide to the botany, history, distribution, and cultivation of all known psychoactive plants. Num Pages: 944 pages, 797 color photographs and 645 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JMTK; MMG; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 286 x 225 x 50. Weight in Grams: 3150.
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company United States
Number of pages
944
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892819782
ISBN
9780892819782
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.89
€ 122.70

Hardcover. The field of molecular biology has revolutionized the study of biology. The applications to medicine are enormous, ranging from diagnostic techniques for disease and genetic disorders, to drugs, to gene therapy. Num Pages: 2878 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAK; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 298 x 235 x 170. Weight in Grams: 8020.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
2878
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471153023
ISBN
9780471153023
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 3,131.63

Hardback. This major reference contains information on arthropod-borne infections affecting humans and domesticated animals. It contains 150 entries, describing arboviral, viral, bacterial and rickettsial, spirochaetal, protozoal and filarial infections, and the vectors that transmit them. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; MJCJ; MZM; PSGH; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1497.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851994734
ISBN
9780851994734
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.33

Hardcover. 704 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Mills, Daniel S. Intends to promote the understanding and improvement of animals' behaviour without compromising welfare. With photos and diagrams, this title includes sample entries such as: Abandoned Animals; Breeding; Central Nervous System; Confinement; Dominance; Environment; Feeding; Grazing Behaviour; Hierarchy; Immune Systems; and, Laying Hen Housing. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: GB; JFFZ; PSVP; TVH. Dimension: 285 x 228 x 49. Weight: 2654.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
CABI
Edition
First
Number of pages
704
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851997247
ISBN
9780851997247
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 297.09

Paperback. Joseph L. Graves Jr traces the development of biological thought about human genetic diversity. He argues that racism can and should be overcome by demonstrating the empirical biological evidence that separate human races do not exist. Num Pages: 272 pages, 15 figures, 24 tables. BIC Classification: JFSL; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 363.
Publisher
Rutgers University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813533025
ISBN
9780813533025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 39.70

Hardback. How can an abstract sequence of sounds so intensely express emotional states? In the past ten years, research into the topic of music and emotion has flourished. This book explores the relationship between music and emotion, bringing together contributions from psychologists, neuroscientists, musicologists, musicians, and philosophers Editor(s): Cochrane, Tom; Fantini, Bernardino; Scherer, Klaus R. Translator(s): Jafflin, Kristen. Series: Series in Affective Science. Num Pages: 392 pages, Illustrations, music. BIC Classification: AVA; HPM; JMQ; PSAN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 174 x 28. Weight in Grams: 858.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199654888
ISBN
9780199654888
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.33

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 144 x 14. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
New World Library United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
First Trade Paper Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781577316299
ISBN
9781577316299
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.50

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198798323
ISBN
9780198798323
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.20

Paperback. Presents an introductory account of the theory and application of the evolutionary type of stochastic process. Bailey adopts the approach of applied mathematics, aiming to develop both theoretical principles and applied techniques simultaneously. Editor(s): Bailey, Norman T.J. (University of Oxford). Series: Classics Library. Num Pages: 264 pages, indices. BIC Classification: PBWL; PDE; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 208 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 269.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471523680
ISBN
9780471523680
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 249.49

Paperback. What killed Charles II? Who thought he had discovered the perfect poison? Why did hatters go mad? This is an account of murderous chemical elements. Through stories of innocent blunders, poisoners of various hues - cold, cunning, desperate - and deaths that remain a mystery, it uncovers the dark side of the Periodic Table. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVF1; PDZ; PSB; TDC; VFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 195 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192806000
ISBN
9780192806000
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.17

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