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Biology, life sciences
Paperback. Our understanding of how the human brain performs mathematical calculations is far from complete, but in recent years there have been many exciting breakthroughs by scientists all over the world. Now, in The Number Sense, Stanislas Dehaene offers a fascinating look at this recent research, in an enlightening exploration of the mathematical mind. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; JMR; PBB; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Revised, Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199753871
- ISBN
- 9780199753871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.91
€ 50.91
Hardback. Reveals many aspects of the lives of marsupial frogs and closely allied genera. This book tells about the diversity of color patterns and the frogs geographic distributions by providing more than 200 photographs, illustrations, and maps. It is suitable for herpetologists, tropical biologists, and developmental biologists. Num Pages: 432 pages, 240, 103 colour illustrations, 80 black & white line drawings, 57 maps. BIC Classification: PSVW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 262 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1326.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421416755
- ISBN
- 9781421416755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.46
€ 138.46
Paperback. A razor-sharp analysis of how record-breaking exploits in extreme sport are redefining the limits of being human. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSX; WSE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 18. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781784291228
- ISBN
- 9781784291228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.58
€ 17.99
€ 12.58
Hardback. Neuroscience in small bits for the brain-curious. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 122 x 25. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393711448
- ISBN
- 9780393711448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration. Illustrator(s): Restall, Robin L. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 656 pages, 306 colour plates; over 2,300 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1438.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 656
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780713672435
- ISBN
- 9780713672435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 97.65
€ 97.65
Hardcover. The first three editions of this acclaimed book presented a much-needed conceptual synthesis of this rapidly moving field. Editor(s): Heim, Sverre; Mitelman, Felix. Num Pages: 648 pages. BIC Classification: MJCG1; MJCL; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 261 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1352.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118795538
- ISBN
- 9781118795538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.65
€ 182.65
Hardcover. Series: Poyser Monographs. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408136751
- ISBN
- 9781408136751
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.18
€ 103.18
Paperback. * Covers the influence of natural selection on behaviour an animal s struggle to survive and reproduce by exploiting and competing for resources, avoiding predators, selecting mates and caring for offspring, and how animal societies reflect both cooperation and conflict among individuals. Num Pages: 520 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 183 x 246 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1114.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 520
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 4th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405114165
- ISBN
- 9781405114165
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.09
€ 60.09
Paperback. The 'extended phenotype' is Dawkins' key contribution to the gene's eye view of evolution given in The Selfish Gene. He shows that the influence of genes can extend far beyond the bodies in which they reside, manipulating the environment and the behaviour of other individuals. A worldwide bestseller and a classic work of scientific exposition. Series: Oxford Landmark Science. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PS; PSAJ; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 38. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198788911
- ISBN
- 9780198788911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.21
€ 17.99
€ 14.21
Paperback. Discusses the phenomenon of life, including its origin and evolution, against the background of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and information theory. This title presents the distinction between thermodynamic information and cybernetic information, developments in information technology, and the relationship between entropy and economics. Num Pages: 276 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 225 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Singapore
- Number of pages
- 276
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814401234
- ISBN
- 9789814401234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 50.42
€ 52.99
€ 50.42
Hardback. Edited by three leading experts in wildlife management, this book explores the interface of humans with wildlife and their sometimes complementary, often conflicting, interests. It contains well-researched chapters which address conservation, wildlife use, and the psychological and philosophical underpinnings of wildlife management. Editor(s): Decker, Daniel J.; Riley, Shawn J.; Siemer, William F. Num Pages: 304 pages, 101, 101 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 221 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1068.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421406541
- ISBN
- 9781421406541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.24
€ 106.24
Hardback. Examining all the native flowering plants and ferns (3500--4000 species), as well as major crop and amenity plants of economic importance, the Flora covers Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. Series: Flora of the Arabian Peninsula & Socotra. Num Pages: 408 pages, 65 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBX; PST. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1117.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748634576
- ISBN
- 9780748634576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 326.80€ 308.19
€ 326.80
€ 308.19
Paperback. A journey through our mental landscape Num Pages: 112 pages, 5. BIC Classification: JMR; PDZ; PSAJ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 203 x 7. Weight in Grams: 102.
- Publisher
- Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780715647479
- ISBN
- 9780715647479
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.70
€ 10.99
€ 9.70
paperback. This work provides the first overview of mammal species distributions in Africa since the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM, 18 ky) to modern time Num Pages: 316 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 206 x 291 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1112.
- Publisher
- Archaeopress
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784915407
- ISBN
- 9781784915407
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 139.17
€ 139.17
Hardback. Num Pages: 302 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 57 colour illustrations, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: MZ; PDE; PSA; PSVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319542737
- ISBN
- 9783319542737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.27
€ 150.27
Paperback. * A major new edition of this highly successful, authoritative, superbly illustrated text * Distinguished, internationally renowned Editors * Completely revised with over half of the chapters having a major rewrite * Includes two new chapters on signal transduction and responses to pathogens . Editor(s): Buchanan, Bob B.; Gruissem, Wilhelm; Jones, Russell L.; Vickers, Kathleen. Num Pages: 1280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSB; PST; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 219 x 51. Weight in Grams: 3032.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470714218
- ISBN
- 9780470714218
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.30
€ 131.30
Hardback. Part of the "Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research" series, this work deals mainly with physical and geochemical analytical techniques used in paleolimnology. Editor(s): Last, William M.; Smol, J. P. (Dept. of Biology). Series: Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research. Num Pages: 504 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSPF; RBG; RBKF; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 39. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006289
- ISBN
- 9781402006289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.84
€ 198.84
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447992707
- ISBN
- 9781447992707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.92
€ 17.92
Paperback. Professor Tim Spector reveals the astonishing new science that is changing everything we thought we knew about genes and identity. 'Lucid, surprising and with a very human face. It brings epigenetics alive .. a great read!' Michael Mosley Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780220901
- ISBN
- 9781780220901
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.02
€ 13.99
€ 11.02
Hardback. Human evolution explains how we have found ourselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Issues of modern living; depression, obesity, and environmental destruction, can be understood in relation to our evolutionary past. An awareness of this past and its relation to the present can help limit their impact on the future. Num Pages: 408 pages, 12 figures. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 204 x 32. Weight in Grams: 484. Modern Living and Human Evolution. 408 pages, 12 figures. Human evolution explains how we have found ourselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Issues of modern living; depression, obesity, and environmental destruction, can be understood in relation to our evolutionary past. An awareness of this past and its relation to the present can help limit their impact on the future. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSX. Dimension: 143 x 204 x 32. Weight: 484.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201828
- ISBN
- 9780230201828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.41
€ 66.41