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Paperback. Using numerous biological examples to lay the groundwork for a unifying theory applicable to predator-prey, parasitoid-host, and other consumer-resource interactions, this book focuses on how the properties of real organisms affect population dynamics. It synthesizes and extends the authors' own models involving insect parasitoids and their hosts. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 464 pages, 17 tables. 98 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 28. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691006574
- ISBN
- 9780691006574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.27€ 71.03
€ 92.27
€ 71.03
Paperback. The success of insects is the story told in this work. Gilbert Waldbauer pursues this question from hot springs and Himilayan slopes to roadsides and forests, scrutinizing insect life in its many manifestations. Num Pages: 308 pages, 1. BIC Classification: PSVT7; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674454897
- ISBN
- 9780674454897
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.87
€ 35.99
€ 30.87
Hardcover. Editor(s): Cody, Martin L.; Diamond, Jared. Series: Belknap Press S. Num Pages: 560 pages, 2 halftones, 158 line illustrations, 57 tables. BIC Classification: PD; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 187 x 236 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1252.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1976
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674224445
- ISBN
- 9780674224445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.73€ 136.80
€ 153.73
€ 136.80
Hardback. This work presents an overview of knowledge concerning the cognitive processes in animals. It focuses mainly on what has been learned from experimental research, reviewing studies of many kinds of animals. It also offers a discussion of Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Num Pages: 222 pages, various line illustration. BIC Classification: JMR; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674037038
- ISBN
- 9780674037038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.65€ 68.94
€ 75.65
€ 68.94
Hardback. Examines the function of coloration in a variety of contexts from mate choice, to social signalling, to individual recognition, synthesizing a vast amount of findings by researchers. This illustrated book is a useful for biologists studying animal coloration, as well as for those curious about why birds are colourful and how they got that way. Editor(s): Hill, Geoffrey E.; McGraw, Kevin J. Num Pages: 528 pages, 98 color illustrations, 84 line illustrations, 12 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 172 x 33. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780674021761
- ISBN
- 9780674021761
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.18€ 205.79
€ 234.18
€ 205.79
Hardback. BIC Classification: PST; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Canadian Forest Service,Canada United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780660174693
- ISBN
- 9780660174693
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.73
€ 29.73
Hardback. Focuses on the antelope that dominates the savanna ecosystems of eastern and southern Africa. This book presents a synthesis of research conducted over a span of fifty years, mainly on the wildebeest in the Ngorongoro and Serengeti ecosystems, where eighty percent of the world's wildebeest population lives. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; PSVW7; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 234 x 28. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition, 1 ed.
- SKU
- V9780520273184
- ISBN
- 9780520273184
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.80€ 54.68
€ 69.80
€ 54.68
Paperback. Exploring the origin of life on Earth, this text presents, in nontechnical language, an encapsulation of the work being done by scientists as they begin to characterize life as a natural outcome of the evolution of cosmic matter. Editor(s): Schopf, J. William. Num Pages: 208 pages, 52 b/w illustrations, 20 tables. BIC Classification: PGK; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 54.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520233911
- ISBN
- 9780520233911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.35
€ 40.99
€ 29.35
Paperback. A translation of "Entretiens sur la pluralite des mondes", first published in 1686 and one of the best loved classics of the early French enlightenment. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 27.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520071711
- ISBN
- 9780520071711
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.50
€ 27.99
€ 21.50
Hardback. This volume provides a comprehensive assessment of the uses of chromium, its sources and occurrence in the air, water and soils. It gives a detailed and expert description of chromium chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry and known health effects. Editor(s): Nriagu, Professor Jerome O.; Nieboer, Evert. Series: Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Num Pages: 572 pages, index. BIC Classification: PNF; PSBT; RN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 39. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 572
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471856436
- ISBN
- 9780471856436
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 370.98
€ 370.98
Hardcover. Bridging the knowledge gap between scientists that develop and apply proteomics technologies and oncologists who focus on understanding the biological basis behind cancer manifestation and progression, this title provides an account of how the multiple facets of proteomics have been applied to cancer. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471724063
- ISBN
- 9780471724063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.08
€ 103.08
Hardcover. Introducing environmental engineers and scientists (chemists, physicists, geologists, environmental planners, etc. ) to biology, Environmental Biology for Engineers and Scientists covers a far wider range of biology than has historically been taught to environmental engineers and offers a way to train future environmental engineers. Num Pages: 960 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 180 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1711.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 960
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471722397
- ISBN
- 9780471722397
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.62
€ 186.62
Hardcover. This book introduces the reader to methods of data mining on the web, including uncovering patterns in web content (classification, clustering, language processing), structure (graphs, hubs, metrics), and usage (modeling, sequence analysis, performance). . Num Pages: 218 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PB; PS; UF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471666554
- ISBN
- 9780471666554
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.61
€ 124.61
Hardback. Exploring the scope and diversity of microbial effects on plant-herbivore relationships, this book takes a "net effects" perspective throughout - elucidating the patterns in these interactions by comparing their net effects on either the plant or the herbivore. Editor(s): Barbosa, Pedro; Krischik, Vera A.; Jones, Clive G. Num Pages: 530 pages, 1. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTP; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 37. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 530
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471613244
- ISBN
- 9780471613244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 513.36
€ 513.36
Hardcover. An exploration of the principles and methods underlying the Human Genome Project and modern molecular genetics and biotechnology. Series: Baker Lecture S. Num Pages: 624 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSX; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 187 x 264 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1286.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471599081
- ISBN
- 9780471599081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 261.30
€ 261.30
hardcover. Presents methods for determining the secondary and tertiary structure of proteins. Editor(s): Suelter, Clarence H. Series: Methods of Biochemical Analysis. Num Pages: 310 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 623.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471513261
- ISBN
- 9780471513261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 466.34
€ 466.34
Hardcover. This is an introduction to the data mining technologies with emphasis on soft computing. Most data mining techniques so far have concentrated on flat-file applications. This new resource includes the wide range of available data types, such as images, sound, and graphics. Num Pages: 424 pages, index. BIC Classification: PS; UG; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471460541
- ISBN
- 9780471460541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.52
€ 184.52
Paperback. "Christopher Wanjek uses a take-no-prisoners approach in debunking the outrageous nonsense being heaped on a gullible public in the name of science and medicine. Wanjek writes with clarity, humor, and humanity, and simultaneously informs and entertains. " -Dr. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MB; PDZ; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc New Jersey
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471434993
- ISBN
- 9780471434993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.33
€ 20.99
€ 18.33
Hardback. Need-to-know information on the classification and identification of aquatic invertebrates This Fourth Edition of the standard reference used by generations of professionals and students is the source for authoritative information on the natural history, ecology, and taxonomy of free-living American freshwater invertebrates. Num Pages: 648 pages, illustrations, colour plates, photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSPF; PSPM; PSVT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 181 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1240.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 4 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471358374
- ISBN
- 9780471358374
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.02
€ 198.02
Hardcover. This text ties together basic research to the discovery of modern agents, and provides therapeutic strategies for the treatment of certain disorders of the central nervous system. It includes a comprehensive review of nicotinic receptors, from the molecular level to clinical applications. Editor(s): Arneric, Stephen P.; Brioni, Jorge D. Num Pages: 422 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFC; MJN; MMZ; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 180 x 30. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471247432
- ISBN
- 9780471247432
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 475.20
€ 475.20
Paperback. This book explores the ethical challenges posed at the cutting edge of biomedical science and health care. Art Caplan, one of the nation's leading theorists, clearly outlines the newest technologies and developments in medical research, then thoughtfully sorts through the potential ethical, legal, and social repercussions. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; MF; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471183440
- ISBN
- 9780471183440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.06
€ 64.06
Hardback. The fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico make up the largest commercial fishery in the United States. But the ecology of the Gulf is in trouble: much of the Gulf is subject to critical problems with toxic microorganisms. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QSD; PSAF; RBGB; RBGK; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471161745
- ISBN
- 9780471161745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 281.55
€ 281.55
Hardcover. Aiming to cover the major therapeutic applications of purinergic receptors and reflect the very latest developments in this area of therapeutic research, this book is authored by an international group of contributors who are authorities in the field. Editor(s): Jacobson, Kenneth A.; Jarvis, Michael F. Num Pages: 582 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MF; MMG; MMZ; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 169 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1038.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 582
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471140719
- ISBN
- 9780471140719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 411.92
€ 411.92
Hardback. Series: Wiley Classics in Ecology and Environmental Science. Num Pages: 528 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 37. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471090335
- ISBN
- 9780471090335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 438.73
€ 438.73