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Biology, life sciences

Paperback. Presents an explanation of how insects fly. This book relates the biomechanics of flight to insect ecology and evolution. It begins with an overview of insect flight biomechanics, and explains insect morphology, wing motions, aerodynamics, flight energetics, and flight metabolism within a modern phylogenetic setting. Num Pages: 496 pages, 10 tables, 35 line illus., 6 color plates. BIC Classification: PSVD; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 956.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
V9780691094915
ISBN
9780691094915
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 92.27
€ 70.89

Paperback. Editor(s): Sherman, Paul W.; Jarvis, Jennifer U.M.; Alexander, Richard D. Series: Monographs in Behavior and Ecology. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691601069
ISBN
9780691601069
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 112.39
€ 85.65

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851993188
ISBN
9780851993188
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 219.12

Hardcover. Deals with the biological and physiological characteristics of the cartilaginous fishes: sharks, rays, and chimaeras. In this title, each chapter commences with an anecdote from the author about his own personal experience with the topic, followed by thought-provoking questions and a list of recommended readings in the scientific literature. Illustrator(s): Oerding, Steven. Num Pages: 488 pages, 57 colour plates, 87 halftones, 103 line drawings, 12 tables. BIC Classification: PSPM; PSVW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 260 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1598.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
488
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226442495
ISBN
9780226442495
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 38.29

hardcover. This book presents edited and revised papers from the seventh International Workshop on Seeds, held in Salamanca, Spain, in May 2002. The key topics addressed include seed development, germination and dormancy, as well as desiccation, seed ecology and seed biotechnology. Editor(s): Nicolas, G.; etc. Num Pages: 496 pages, bibliographical references. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1556.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851996530
ISBN
9780851996530
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.69

Hardback. Editor(s): Wyneken, Jeanette; Lohmann, Kenneth J.; Musick, John A. Series: CRC Marine Biology. Num Pages: 475 pages, 98 colour illustrations, 22 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PSVW5. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1168.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Number of pages
475
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781439873076
ISBN
9781439873076
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.70

Paperback. * The most up to date text on plasmids. * An innovative teaching perspective makes for easy student understanding. * Contains crucial chapters on the importance of plasmids for clinical and biological research. . Num Pages: 176 pages, 49 illustrations. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK; PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 244 x 10. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632034369
ISBN
9780632034369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 86.64

Hardcover. Editor(s): Weiss, Logan E.; Atwood, Jason M. Num Pages: 398 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 265 x 188 x 27. Weight in Grams: 910.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
398
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611229523
ISBN
9781611229523
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 414.04
€ 279.38

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

€ 203.08

paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2024
Publisher
Wiley United States
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118354155
ISBN
9781118354155
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 110.90

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JMM; MMZR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 244.
Publisher
Scribe Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781925228779
ISBN
9781925228779
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.75

Hardback. Translator(s): Brady, Lydia. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSA; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780801441189
ISBN
9780801441189
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.52

Hardback. Editor(s): Tolley, Krystal; Herrel, Anthony. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 color illustrations, 3 black & white photographs, 16 line illustrations, 10 tables. BIC Classification: PSV; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 252 x 23. Weight in Grams: 794.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520276055
ISBN
9780520276055
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.07
€ 51.02

Paperback. Using simple language, illustrations, humour and everyday examples, the author demonstrates how the science of epigenetics is revolutionizing our understanding of the link between mind and matter, and the profound effects it has on our personal lives and the collective life of our species. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAK; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 27. Weight in Grams: 474.
Publisher
Hay House UK Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781805473
ISBN
9781781805473
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.26

Hardcover. Basic Principles and Implications for Animal Welfare. 384 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Moberg, Gary P.; Mench, J.A. The aim of this book is to collect a range of perspectives from biomedical research on animal stress and welfare (including human health and human stress), and to assess new approaches to conceptualizing and alleviating stress. Authorities from North America, Europe and Australia are represented. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: MZM; PSVP; TVH. Dimension: 238 x 168 x 27. Weight: 742.
Publisher
CABI
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851993591
ISBN
9780851993591
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 146.74

Hardback. From the emergence of life, to Leewenhoek's microscopic world, to GMO crops, this book presents 250 landmarks in the most widely studied scientific field. It includes illustrated synopses that introduce readers to every major subdiscipline, including cell theory, genetics, evolution, physiology, thermodynamics, molecular biology and ecology. Series: Sterling Milestones. Num Pages: 528 pages, full colour throughout, includes photographs, includes illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 195 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1440.
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Co Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781454910688
ISBN
9781454910688
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.92

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

€ 131.61

Hardback. Growing from the seafloor and extending along the ocean surface in lush canopies, giant kelp provides an extensive vertical habitat in a largely two-dimensional seascape. This book provides a discussion of kelp species and forest ecology worldwide, with considerations of human uses and abuses, management and conservation, and more. Num Pages: 416 pages, 95 b/w illus., 5 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPM; RNC; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 185 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1022.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520278868
ISBN
9780520278868
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.53
€ 58.18

Paperback. This advanced textbook brings together a unique network of the world's most respected and knowledgeable experts to provide a review of the biology and conservation of wild felids, and detailed case-studies from species investigations worldwide. Editor(s): Macdonald, David; Loveridge, Andrew. Num Pages: 784 pages, 180 line and 195 halftone illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 189 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1686.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
784
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199234455
ISBN
9780199234455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 109.94

Paperback. Dealing with aspects of the biology and conservation of wolves, dogs, jackals and foxes, this is a book on the dog family. It covers topics relevant to modern conservation science, and features case studies of canid species across the globe. It is suitable for scientists studying carnivores, predators, cooperative breeding, and social systems. Editor(s): Macdonald, David W.; Sillero-Zubiri, Claudio. Num Pages: 464 pages, numerous halftones, tables & figures. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 190 x 28. Weight in Grams: 844.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198515562
ISBN
9780198515562
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.49

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