Biology, life sciences
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Biology, life sciences
Paperback. This novel, interdisciplinary text presents biological understanding in terms of general underlying principles, treating energy as the overarching theme and emphasizing the all-pervading influence of energy transformation in every process, both living and non-living. Num Pages: 352 pages, Numerous illustrations. BIC Classification: PHVN; PNRW; PSVD; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 18. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199575930
- ISBN
- 9780199575930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 97.40
€ 97.40
Paperback. While functioning quite well for many years, the bioethics profession is in crisis. John H. Evans closely examines the history of the bioethics profession, and based on the sociological reasons the profession evolved as it did, proposes a radical solution to the crisis. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFMG; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199397051
- ISBN
- 9780199397051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.79
€ 62.79
Paperback. This book offers an introduction to the way art is perceived, interpreted, and felt and approaches these mindful events from a multidisciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Shimamura, Arthur P.; Palmer, Stephen E. Num Pages: 424 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; MJN; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199355808
- ISBN
- 9780199355808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.38
€ 86.38
Paperback. Exploring Proteins offers a complete course in developing the skills to be able to understand the way proteins behave and the methods used to separate, identify and characterise them. It equips you with the skills you need to plan and carry out this experimental work, and to understand, analyse, and present the data your work generates. Num Pages: 528 pages, 100 colour line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSB; PSBC; PSD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 189 x 26. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199205707
- ISBN
- 9780199205707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.08
€ 76.08
Paperback. Coming 30 years after publication of Richard Byrne's seminal book The Thinking Ape, Evolving Insight develops a new theory of the evolutionary origins of our human ability to understand the world of objects and other people. In a clear and accessible style, the book reviews the evidence for insight in the cognition of animals. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPM; JMR; PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198757078
- ISBN
- 9780198757078
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.45
€ 73.45
Paperback. Discusses how a knowledge of long-term change in ecosystems can inform and influence their conservation, integrating perspectives from archaeology, environmental history and palaeoecology. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HDP; PSVS; RNCB; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198713043
- ISBN
- 9780198713043
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.36
€ 99.36
Hardcover. This the first detailed study of the cheetah in an arid environment, addressing topics such as optimal foraging theory, hunting strategies and predator prey relations, mating systems, reproductive strategies and success, inter-specific competition, demography, social organisation, and population limitation. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: PSV; PSVW7; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198712145
- ISBN
- 9780198712145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.38
€ 191.38
Paperback. Brain imaging has revolutionised the field of Psychology, yet it can be a minefield whichever discipline you approach it from. This book shows how brain imaging can advance a true neuroscience of human cognition. It is accessible for those starting out in imaging, whilst also informative for those who have already acquired some expertise Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JMR; MJN; MMH; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 234 x 17. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198709138
- ISBN
- 9780198709138
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.46
€ 79.46
Paperback. In every domain of reasoning humans deploy an wide range of intuitive 'theories' about how the world works. So are we alone in trying to make sense of the world by postulating theoretical entities to explain how the world works, or do we share this ability with other species. This is the focus of this new book from Daniel Povinelli Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMRN; PSVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 19. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198570967
- ISBN
- 9780198570967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.20
€ 122.20
Paperback. This new field guide covers the 1070 bird species, including North American migrants, known to inhabit Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras and western Nicaragua. Illustrations accompany the descriptions of behaviour, habitat and distribution. Num Pages: 868 pages, numerous colour plates, line drawings, and maps. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 868
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198540120
- ISBN
- 9780198540120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.92
€ 99.92
Paperback. This book presents an interpretative ecological history of the Indian subcontinent. Using a general theory of ecological history, the authors provide a fresh interpretation of India's history, including an ecological account of the caste system and a sociological analysis of resource use. The Second Edition comes with a new Preface by the authors. Series: Oxford India Perennials Series. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSAF; RNC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 215 x 13. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- OUP India India
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198077442
- ISBN
- 9780198077442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.06
€ 38.06
Hardback. A complete reference to all the sharks inhabiting North American waters, with excellent colour illustrations of all the species. Num Pages: 640 pages, 269 line drawings, 292 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSPM; PSVW1; WNCS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 226 x 47. Weight in Grams: 2578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195392944
- ISBN
- 9780195392944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 287.12
€ 287.12
Paperback. Series: Philosophy in Action. Num Pages: 208 pages, 3 black and white line illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCD; HRAM3; PDA; PSAJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 175 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195384345
- ISBN
- 9780195384345
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.14
€ 16.99
€ 16.14
Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 135 x 13. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195383416
- ISBN
- 9780195383416
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.82
€ 16.99
€ 15.82
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195374643
- ISBN
- 9780195374643
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.91
€ 128.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 52 colour half tone, 435 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLC; PSVW7; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195343236
- ISBN
- 9780195343236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 110.52
€ 110.52
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 25 figures. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195329407
- ISBN
- 9780195329407
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.41
€ 29.99
€ 27.41
Paperback. Num Pages: 544 pages, 1400 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL; PSTP; PSTS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1068.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195188257
- ISBN
- 9780195188257
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.34
€ 45.34
Hardcover. Discussions of personal identity frequently ignore the basic metaphysical nature of human people. What Are We? is the first general study of this important question. It explains the question's meaning, considers in detail the main possible answers to it, and suggests how the problem might be solved. Series: Philosophy of the Mind. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPM; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195176421
- ISBN
- 9780195176421
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.27
€ 125.27
Paperback. Humans are unique among all other species in having one cognitive attribute-the ability, almost without conscious effort, to engage in blending. This is the first book that brings the theory of blending to a wide audience and shows how blending is at the heart of the origin of ideas. Num Pages: 320 pages, With illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM; JMR; PSAJ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 200 x 23. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190263157
- ISBN
- 9780190263157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99
€ 43.99
Hardback. Editor(s): Barbieri, Fabio Augusto; Vitorio, Rodrigo. Num Pages: 457 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 21 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; MJX; MMS; MQS; MQV; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 937.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 457
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319489797
- ISBN
- 9783319489797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.97
€ 216.97
Hardback. Num Pages: 1829 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 1206 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PNV; PSAF; RBGB; RBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 79. Weight in Grams: 5148.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 1829
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319135113
- ISBN
- 9783319135113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 554.52
€ 554.52
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
€ 135.71
€ 135.71
Hardback. Toll-Like Receptors are invaluable in the fight against infection and can lead to the pathogenesis of disease. This reference details procedures on how to identify, characterize and measure Toll-like receptor expression and downstream signaling. Editor(s): McCoy, Claire E.; O'Neill, Luke A. J. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 376 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: MJCM; PSBC; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934115725
- ISBN
- 9781934115725
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.63
€ 136.63