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Paperback. Offering a unique collection of reviews, this book presents the latest findings in the field of investigation of molecular mechanisms of mechanical stretch and the role of cytokines in response of different tissues to it. Editor(s): Kamkin, Andre; Kiseleva, Irina. Series: Mechanosensitivity in Cells and Tissues. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MFG; MJCM; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 391.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737891
- ISBN
- 9789400737891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.71
€ 193.71
Size- and Age-related Changes in Tree Structure and Function
. Ed(S): Meinzer, Frederick C.; Lachenbruch, ...
Paperback. During their ontogeny, trees undergo numerous changes in their physiological function, architecture and allometry. This volume examines the central interplay between these changes, and the impact they can have on forest ecosystems. Editor(s): Meinzer, Frederick C.; Lachenbruch, Barbara; Dawson, Todd E. Series: Tree Physiology. Num Pages: 528 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTS; TDJ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 801.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737693
- ISBN
- 9789400737693
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Condition: New
€ 340.11
€ 340.11
Paperback. This volume explores the application of traditional forest knowledge (TFK) by indigenous communities worldwide. It considers the interplay between TFK and formal forest science and interrogates the often uneasy relationship between these different systems. Editor(s): Parrotta, John A.; Trosper, Ronald L. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 648 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HP; J; PSAF; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 979.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737532
- ISBN
- 9789400737532
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Condition: New
€ 252.84
€ 252.84
Paperback. This book introduces the basics of Social Forestry, gives examples of its growing practice worldwide and shows how Social Forestry can help make Forestry relevant in countries where wood production alone is no longer the main reason for keeping land forested. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; PSAF; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 183.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737433
- ISBN
- 9789400737433
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Condition: New
€ 125.98
€ 125.98
Paperback. Editor(s): Plaisance, Kathryn S.; Reydon, Thomas A. C. (University of Leiden). Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; HP; PDA; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737327
- ISBN
- 9789400737327
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Condition: New
€ 194.96
€ 194.96
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Marans, Robert W; Stimson, Robert J. Series: Social Indicators Research. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: AM; JHB; JHMC; JPQB; PSV; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 653.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737228
- ISBN
- 9789400737228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.88
€ 195.88
Paperback. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 557.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737082
- ISBN
- 9789400737082
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Condition: New
€ 250.05
€ 250.05
paperback. This volume presents a collection of remarkable adaptations to anoxia, observed in protists, fungi, plants and animals. The text presents case studies that provide evidence for controlled beneficial use of anoxia, like organic modification of free radicals, for example. Editor(s): Altenbach, Alexander V.; Bernhard, Joan M.; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 684 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBX; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1032.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 684
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737051
- ISBN
- 9789400737051
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Condition: New
€ 253.20
€ 253.20
Paperback. This comprehensive treatment of current knowledge about otoliths in the tropics features contributions from leading experts in the field and encompasses daily and annual ageing in fish and invertebrates, microchemistry, and interpreting otolith microstructure. Editor(s): Green, Bridget; Mapstone, Bruce D.; Carlos, Gary; Begg, Gavin. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736788
- ISBN
- 9789400736788
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Condition: New
€ 249.76
€ 249.76
paperback. To broaden the appeal of selective breeding, the authors, from a leading aquaculture research center, use the results of numerous studies showing that the high fecundity and genetic variation in most aquatic species can lead to rapid and dramatic improvements. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSPM; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 367.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736771
- ISBN
- 9789400736771
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 227.25
€ 227.25
Paperback. This book identifies patterns in responses of terrestrial biota to industrial pollution and the sources of variation in these responses. The meta-analysis is based on extensive original data on soils, plants and animals collected around 18 industrial polluters. Series: Environmental Pollution. Num Pages: 466 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 736.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736719
- ISBN
- 9789400736719
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Condition: New
€ 251.21
€ 251.21
Paperback. Editor(s): Davies, Keith; Spiegel, Yitzhak. Series: Progress in Biological Control. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTP; PSVT; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736641
- ISBN
- 9789400736641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 282.85
€ 282.85
Hydrological, Socioeconomic and Ecological Impacts of the North Atlant...
. Ed(S): Vicente-Serrano, Sergio M.; Trigo, R...
Paperback. The impact of the NAO on northern Europe has been reviewed in detail, but no work has been done for the Mediterranean, which is the other key area impacted by the NAO. This multidisciplinary work assesses the phenomenon's impact on the Mediterranean region. Editor(s): Vicente-Serrano, Sergio M.; Trigo, Ricardo Machado. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; PSAF; RB; RGB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 351.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736481
- ISBN
- 9789400736481
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Integrating Agriculture, Conservation and Ecotourism: Examples from th...
. Ed(S): Campbell, W. Bruce; Lopez Ortiz, Sil...
Paperback. This book provides concise reviews of current important and complex issues in agroecology. It identifies inadequacies, errors and gaps in knowledge that may hinder or oppose effective progress toward improving sustainability. Editor(s): Campbell, W. Bruce; Lopez Ortiz, Silvia. Series: Issues in Agroecology -- Present Status and Future Prospectus. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; PSAF; RNF; RNK; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736474
- ISBN
- 9789400736474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.38
€ 194.38
Paperback. This analysis of the relationship between socio-economic trends and natural resource amenities focuses on the inter-mountain West of the USA, but its strong empiricism makes it a valuable resource for rural development, sociology and demography researchers. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; PSTS; RGC; RNF; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736351
- ISBN
- 9789400736351
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Condition: New
€ 192.97
€ 192.97
Paperback. This volume presents up-to-date information on diatom classification, biology and ecology, in addition to genomics and applied uses. The text discusses the tree of life of diatoms, their classifications, the habitats and ecological spectra the group exploits, and the beauty of their form. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph; Kociolek, John Patrick. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 534 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 534
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736283
- ISBN
- 9789400736283
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 373.53
€ 373.53
Paperback. Focusing on how best to study bacterial adhesion, this volume helps bridge the communication divide between biologists, chemists and physics researchers and aims at stimulating fresh and groundbreaking research into this essential function of bacteria. Editor(s): Linke, Dirk; Goldman, Adrian. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 388 pages, 8 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MMFM; PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 593.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736054
- ISBN
- 9789400736054
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Condition: New
€ 261.34
€ 261.34
Paperback. Written from a genome-based perspective, this volume provides an objective overview of transcription factor biochemistry. Topics include known transcription factor classes, origins and evolution of transcription factor types, and mechanisms of interaction with chromatin. Editor(s): Hughes, Timothy R. Series: Subcellular Biochemistry. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 492.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736047
- ISBN
- 9789400736047
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.60
€ 249.60
Paperback. The aim of this important and relevant book is to elucidate the role of forests as part of a landscape in the life of people. It deals with important topics in landscape ecology, and explores links between people and forest landscapes. Editor(s): Ritter, Eva; Dauksta, Dainis. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RGBL; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 415.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736023
- ISBN
- 9789400736023
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Condition: New
€ 193.81
€ 193.81
Paperback. In these volumes, leading experts present up-to-date overviews about cell fusion in physiological and patho-physiological processes. Volume 1 deals with Cell Fusion in Health, Volume 2 focuses on Cell Fusion in Disease. Editor(s): Dittmar, Thomas; Zanker, Kurt S. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735965
- ISBN
- 9789400735965
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 248.68
€ 248.68
Paperback. This 2-volume set covers the processes of cell fusion in health and disease, including fertilization, placentation, and cell fusion in cellular reprogramming and cancer vaccine development, and on the role of cell fusion in cancer development and progression. Editor(s): Dittmar, Thomas; Zanker, Kurt S. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735712
- ISBN
- 9789400735712
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.21
€ 193.21
Continuity and Discontinuity in the Peopling of Europe
. Ed(S): Condemi, Silvana; Weniger, Gerd-Chri...
Paperback. Ever since we discovered the Neanderthals, debate has raged among palaeoanthropologists and archaeologists over their origin and significance. This book sets out the current status of our knowledge of them and suggests areas for potential future research. Editor(s): Condemi, Silvana; Weniger, Gerd-Christian. Series: Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HD; JHM; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1001.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735545
- ISBN
- 9789400735545
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 142.44
€ 142.44
Paperback. This volume examines a wide range of numerical, statistical or modeling techniques and novel instrumentation. Each chapter outlines the strengths and limitations of a specific approach and applies the method to a real fossil dataset or sample type. Editor(s): Laflamme, Marc; Schiffbauer, James D.; Dornbos, Stephen Q. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 484 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RBGF; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735477
- ISBN
- 9789400735477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.00
€ 196.00
The European Landscape Convention. Challenges of Participation.
. Ed(S): Jones, Michael; Stenseke, Marie
Paperback. This insightful book provides, for the first time, a broad presentation of ongoing research into public participation in landscape conservation, management and planning. The book follows the 2000 European Landscape Convention which came into force in 2004. Editor(s): Jones, Michael; Stenseke, Marie. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; LNKJ; PSAF; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735194
- ISBN
- 9789400735194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.77
€ 249.77