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Paperback. In 1940, the author sailed in a sardine boat with his great friend the marine biologist, Ed Ricketts, to collect marine invertebrates from the beaches of the Gulf of California. This book offers a log of the expedition, combining combines science, philosophy and adventure. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 320 pages, map. BIC Classification: 2ABM; BG; PSPM; RBKC; RGR; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 19. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141186078
- ISBN
- 9780141186078
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.77
€ 23.99
€ 17.77
Paperback. In this Very Short Introduction, John Holland presents an introduction to the science of complexity. Using examples from biology and economics, he shows how complexity science models the behaviour of complex systems. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 112 pages, 15 black and white line drawings. BIC Classification: PBWR; PH; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 123 x 176 x 6. Weight in Grams: 100.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199662548
- ISBN
- 9780199662548
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Hardcover. Tracking the emergence of a new and distinctive way of thinking about sex represented by the unalterable, simple, and visually compelling binary of the X and Y chromosomes, this title examines the interaction between cultural gender norms and genetic theories of sex from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present, postgenomic age. Num Pages: 312 pages, 21 halftones, 11 line drawings. BIC Classification: JFSJ; PDX; PSAK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226084688
- ISBN
- 9780226084688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.12€ 79.61
€ 95.12
€ 79.61
Paperback. Neanderthals - no less than another kind of human - almost made it, finally dying out just 28,000 years ago. What caused us to survive while they went extinct? Ecology holds the clues, argues Clive Finlayson. It comes down to climate change and chance. There was little in it, and things could have turned out quite differently. Num Pages: 288 pages, 5 black and white illustrations and 1 table. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSXE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199239191
- ISBN
- 9780199239191
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 270 pages. BIC Classification: MJCL; PS; VFD; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 367.
- Publisher
- Prometheus Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633881549
- ISBN
- 9781633881549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.80
€ 20.99
€ 20.80
Paperback. What do we think about when we think about human evolution? This book explores our scientific narrative of human origins - the study of evolution - and examines its cultural elements and theoretical foundations. Num Pages: 240 pages, 4 b/w. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520285828
- ISBN
- 9780520285828
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
Paperback. Reinforce your understanding throughout the course. Clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will help you improve your exam technique to achieve higher grades Num Pages: 88 pages. BIC Classification: 4KLR; PS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 191 x 246 x 7. Weight in Grams: 196.
- Publisher
- Hodder Education
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471859373
- ISBN
- 9781471859373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.05
€ 19.05
Paperback. Series: Instant Notes. Num Pages: 488 pages, 297 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 174 x 27. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 467
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415608459
- ISBN
- 9780415608459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.27
€ 36.27
Paperback. Tells the story from Africa's greatest living conservationist. This book covers a typical day for the author that involves rescuing baby elephants from poachers; finding homes for orphan elephants, all the while campaigning the ever-present threat of poaching for the ivory trade. Num Pages: 352 pages, 24 pages black and white and colour. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; 3JJP; 3JM; BM; PSVW7; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780670919710
- ISBN
- 9780670919710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. The single comprehensive treatment of the field, from the leading members of the Society of Ethnobiology The field of ethnobiology-the study of relationships between particular ethnic groups and their native plants and animals-has grown very rapidly in recent years, spawning numerous subfields. Editor(s): Anderson, E. N.; Pearsall, Deborah; Hunn, Eugene S.; Turner, Nancy. Num Pages: 412 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCD; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 412
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470547854
- ISBN
- 9780470547854
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.75
€ 131.75
Paperback. The Eden Project's Biomes, the world's largest conservatories, are the symbol of a living theatre of plants and people and their interdependence, of regeneration and of a forum for the exploration of possible futures. This book tells the story of the Eden Project, of its conception, design and construction, and personalities who made it happen. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 x 16 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; PSAF; RNKH; WMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 22. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Eden Project Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Updated, Anniversary
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909513075
- ISBN
- 9781909513075
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.08
€ 19.99
€ 15.08
Paperback. This linguistic guide to writing a scientific paper for submission to a peer-reviewed journal also demonstrates how to address referees' comments and responses. It focuses less on grammar and vocabulary than on vital elements of discourse such as tenses. Num Pages: 114 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBWT; MBGR; PD; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 170 x 230 x 8. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441997876
- ISBN
- 9781441997876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 149.83
€ 149.83
Paperback. Num Pages: 680 pages. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; YQSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1384.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781292042497
- ISBN
- 9781292042497
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 109.84
€ 109.84
Paperback. This book shows how the mitochondrial genome is transmitted, segregated and inherited. Opens by describing mtDNA mutations and deletions and showing how these impact the offspring's well-being, covers mtDNA transmission and discusses transmittal and adaptation. Editor(s): John, Justin C. Series: Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. Num Pages: 200 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSAK; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781627038676
- ISBN
- 9781627038676
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.89€ 114.64
€ 118.89
€ 114.64
Paperback. Extensively revised and updated, this fourth edition of Physiology at a Glance continues to provide a thorough introduction to human physiology, covering a wealth of topics in a comprehensive yet succinct manner. Series: At a Glance. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: MJ; MMD; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 216. .
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119247272
- ISBN
- 9781119247272
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.34
€ 42.34
Hardback. This book explores the socio-political implications of human heredity from the second half of the nineteenth century to the present postgenomic moment. It discusses eugenics, the modern synthesis, and epigenetics. Meloni argues that thanks to findings in epigenetics we may be witnessing a return to 'soft heredity'. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 black & white line drawings, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAK; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 141. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137377715
- ISBN
- 9781137377715
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05
Paperback. Dispersal of plants and animals is one of the most fascinating subjects in ecology. This title gives an overview of dispersal studies across different spatial scales, such as the scale of individual movement, the population scale and the scale of communities and ecosystems. Editor(s): Lewis, Mark A.; Maini, Philip K.; Petrovskii, Sergei V. Series: Lecture Notes in Mathematics/Mathematical Biosciences Subseries. Num Pages: 385 pages, 47 black & white illustrations, 49 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PBWH; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 399
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642354960
- ISBN
- 9783642354960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.96
€ 67.96
Paperback. Rather, population geneticists, ethologists, and organismal biologists alike continued to investigate this important theory throughout the twentieth century. Series: Animals, History, Culture. Num Pages: 248 pages, 12, 12 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFSJ; PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421404028
- ISBN
- 9781421404028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.86
€ 44.86
Paperback. Portrays the intimate relationships of pollination over time and space and reveals patterns of interactions from individual to community levels, showing how these patterns change at different spatial and temporal scales. This book covers an important theme in evolutionary ecology with far-reaching applications in conservation and agriculture. Editor(s): Waser, Nickolas M.; Ollerton, Jeff. Num Pages: 488 pages, 4 halftones, 66 line drawings, 13 tables. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 488
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226874005
- ISBN
- 9780226874005
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.40€ 55.72
€ 65.40
€ 55.72
Paperback. Allows us to understand what animals do and what their behavior means. This title describes and explains the behavior of four major groups of mammals. Illustrator(s): Otte, Daniel. Num Pages: 640 pages, 46 b/w photographs, 338 line illustrations, 90 maps, 56 tables. BIC Classification: 1H; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 235 x 30. Weight in Grams: 912. Including Hoofed Mammals, Carnivores, Primates. 20th Anniversary Edition. 640 pages, ill. Illustrator(s): Otte, Daniel. Allows us to understand what animals do and what their behavior means. This title describes and explains the behavior of four major groups of mammals. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1H; PSVP. Dimension: 156 x 235 x 30. Weight: 910.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Anniversary
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520272972
- ISBN
- 9780520272972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 44.31
€ 50.99
€ 44.31
Paperback. Series: Science & Its Conceptual Foundations S. Num Pages: 222 pages, illustrations, line drawings. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 205 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226712031
- ISBN
- 9780226712031
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.09
€ 32.99
€ 26.09
Paperback. Ants are among the most conspicuous and the most ecologically important of insects. This guide introduces the fascinating and diverse ant fauna of the United States and Canada. It features an illustrated key to North American ant genera, discusses distribution patterns, and explores ant ecology and natural history. Num Pages: 216 pages, 180 color illustrations, 250 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 183 x 117 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308. A Guide to the Genera. 216 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). Ants are among the most conspicuous and the most ecologically important of insects. This guide introduces the fascinating and diverse ant fauna of the United States and Canada. It features an illustrated key to North American ant genera, discusses distribution patterns, and explores ant ecology and natural history. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Dimension: 183 x 117 x 14. Weight: 308.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520254220
- ISBN
- 9780520254220
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 32.06
€ 44.99
€ 32.06
Paperback. Offering in-depth coverage of physiological processes in relation to horticultural practices, this textbook for junior and senior level undergraduates of horticulture includes in-depth coverage of applied aspects of physiology related to horticultural crops. It focuses on how horticultural practices influence plant productivity and quality. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: PSTD; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 189 x 247 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1146.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 440
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780640259
- ISBN
- 9781780640259
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.07€ 56.85
€ 57.07
€ 56.85
Hardback. Num Pages: 536 pages, 160 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 536
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691163154
- ISBN
- 9780691163154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.18€ 68.86
€ 89.18
€ 68.86