Biology, life sciences
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Biology, life sciences
Paperback. Describes the five major strategies of growth for terrestrial plants, and details how plants succeed when resources are scarce. This book explains how plants attain available nutrients, withstand the immense stresses of drying soils, and flourish in the race for light. Num Pages: 344 pages, 2 halftones. 37 line illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSC; PSTL; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691139128
- ISBN
- 9780691139128
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.92€ 59.06
€ 75.92
€ 59.06
Paperback. What rational justification is there for conceiving of all living things as possessing inherent worth? This title draws on biology, moral philosophy, and environmental science to defend a biocentric environmental ethic in which all life has value. Series: Studies in Moral, Political, and Legal Philosophy. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 25th Anniversary edition with a New foreword by D
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691150246
- ISBN
- 9780691150246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.66
€ 42.99
€ 30.66
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199376025
- ISBN
- 9780199376025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.29
€ 84.29
hardcover. Addresses ecological and environmental issues associated with responsible and sustainable marine fisheries. This book includes 20 chapters developed from an international conference and concurrent symposium held in Iceland in October 2001. Contributors include leading international authorities from around the world. Editor(s): Sinclaire, M.; Valdimarsson, G.; Sinclair, M. (Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Nova Scotia, Canada). Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAF; PSPM; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1148.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996332
- ISBN
- 9780851996332
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.03
€ 173.03
Hardback. A billion-year history of movement, from bacteria to Olympic athletes. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 242 x 33. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Publisher
- Icon Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785780455
- ISBN
- 9781785780455
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 17.69
€ 26.99
€ 17.69
Paperback. This volume examines the phytoalexin resveratrol and the ongoing studies about its effects on lifespan and health. Editor(s): Das, Dipak K.; Vang, Ole. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 174 x 8. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318143
- ISBN
- 9781573318143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 137.47
€ 137.47
Hardback. Portrays the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals - from giant whales and sea cows that originated 55 million years ago to the deep diving elephant seals and clam-eating walruses of modern times. This title gives an account of the origin of various marine mammal lineages, some extinct, others extant but threatened. Illustrator(s): Sumich, James L.; Buell, Carl. Num Pages: 224 pages, 44 b/w photographs, 54 line illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 546. The Life and Evolutionary Times of Marine Mammals. 224 pages, Illustrations. Illustrator(s): Sumich, James L.; Buell, Carl. Portrays the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals - from giant whales and sea cows that originated 55 million years ago to the deep diving elephant seals and clam-eating walruses of modern times. This title gives an account of the origin of various marine mammal lineages, some extinct, others extant but threatened. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PS. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 17. Weight: 542.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520270572
- ISBN
- 9780520270572
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.70
€ 40.99
€ 28.70
Paperback. The body of research on the process of human aging has grown considerably in recent years, and the reports presented here explore a full range of approaches to this research, from the molecular and genetic to the cellular and organismic levels. Editor(s): Pierpaoli, Walter. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 576 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573316033
- ISBN
- 9781573316033
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 136.27
€ 136.27
Hardcover. Reverse genetics, the genetic manipulation of RNA viruses to create a wild-type or modified virus, has led to important advances in our understanding of viral gene function and interaction with host cells. This book provides an account of the developments in reverse genetics of RNA viruses through a range of applications. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAK; PSGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 778.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470979655
- ISBN
- 9780470979655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.76
€ 176.76
Hardback. The book summarizes key information on 176 IBCAs released against 58 target pests, and includes a summary chapter on releases in Europe over the past 110 years. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; PST; TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 18. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786390790
- ISBN
- 9781786390790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.27
€ 132.27
Paperback. The Earth that sustains us today was born out of a few remarkable revolutions, started by biological innovations and marked by global environmental consequences. Humanity's planet-reshaping activities may be the latest example. By understanding the past revolutions, we can help steer current global change toward a sustainable outcome. Num Pages: 440 pages, 80 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: PDR; PHVG; PHVJ; PSAJ; RBGF; RBGK; RBX; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 440
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199673469
- ISBN
- 9780199673469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.84
€ 46.84
Hardcover. This beautifully illustrated guide unlocks the mysteries of botanical Latin explaining what plant names mean and the descriptive clues they conceal. Num Pages: 224 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; PST; WMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 227 x 23. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Mitchell Beazley
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845337315
- ISBN
- 9781845337315
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 17.97
€ 25.99
€ 17.97
Paperback. This book represents a test to the hypothesis that vocal rhythm coordination at four months of age predicts attachment and cognition at age 12 months. The findings show that high coordination can index more or less optimal outcomes, as a function of outcome measure, partner, and site. Series: Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. Num Pages: 180 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFDC; JMC; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232117
- ISBN
- 9780631232117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.57
€ 57.57
Paperback. This book provides eloquent support for the idea that spontaneous neuron activity, far from being mere noise, is actually the source of our cognitive abilities. Num Pages: 464 pages, 68 b/w line; 18 b/w halftones. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 174 x 23. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199828234
- ISBN
- 9780199828234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.08
€ 104.08
Paperback. Editor(s): Buskirk, Joris. Num Pages: 78 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MMG; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 151 x 231 x 7. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 78
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628088137
- ISBN
- 9781628088137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.61€ 75.47
€ 108.61
€ 75.47
Hardcover. Editor(s): Andersson, Kristoffer. Num Pages: 221 pages, colour & b/w tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 186 x 21. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604561999
- ISBN
- 9781604561999
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.33€ 106.57
€ 155.33
€ 106.57
Hardcover. Num Pages: 99 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 99
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606924198
- ISBN
- 9781606924198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.89€ 44.37
€ 61.89
€ 44.37
Hardcover. This important reference provides up-to-date information on all aspects of ribosome-inactivating proteins (RIPs). Editor(s): Stirpe, Fiorenzo; Lappi, Douglas. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures,. BIC Classification: MJCM; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 169 x 20. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118125656
- ISBN
- 9781118125656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.73
€ 156.73
Hardback. Editor(s): Lin, Zhou; Liu, Wang. Num Pages: 196 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 183 x 15. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624176982
- ISBN
- 9781624176982
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.76€ 168.77
€ 248.76
€ 168.77
Hardback. This book provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of many methods used to study riboswitches and other RNAs involved in gene expression control. It focuses on mRNAs responding to small organic molecules and offers an expanded definition of a riboswitch. Editor(s): Serganov, Alexander. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 366 pages, 65 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 25. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934115886
- ISBN
- 9781934115886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36