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Paperback. A guide to over 400 species of the fishes along the coast of southern Africa, this work features over 600 original paintings showing changes with growth and sexual differences in colour of many of the fishes. The species accounts include descriptions and other information for identification and comparison of similar species. Num Pages: 488 pages, Colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFM; PSVW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 170 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1188.
- Publisher
- NISC (Pty) Ltd (National Inquiry Services Centre) South Africa
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781920033019
- ISBN
- 9781920033019
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.87
€ 33.99
€ 28.87
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€ 16.63
€ 23.99
€ 16.63
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€ 10.82
€ 11.99
€ 10.82
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
€ 94.64€ 79.10
€ 94.64
€ 79.10
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€ 14.27
€ 17.99
€ 14.27
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€ 24.92
€ 33.99
€ 24.92
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
€ 16.81
€ 16.81
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
€ 35.91
€ 35.91
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
€ 13.00€ 11.81
€ 13.00
€ 11.81
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€ 15.04
€ 19.99
€ 15.04
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
€ 118.29€ 113.90
€ 118.29
€ 113.90
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
€ 43.50
€ 43.50
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
€ 65.07€ 55.38
€ 65.07
€ 55.38
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
€ 49.99€ 36.34
€ 49.99
€ 36.34
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€ 25.94
€ 32.99
€ 25.94
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€ 31.97
€ 44.99
€ 31.97
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
€ 56.78€ 56.36
€ 56.78
€ 56.36
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
€ 88.73€ 68.43
€ 88.73
€ 68.43
Paperback. Examines specialist tropical fruits such as guava, durian, mangosteen, passion fruits and palm fruits. This book covers topics like botany, soil and climate requirements, cultivar development, world production and harvesting and postharvest handling in-depth for each crop. It is suitable for horticulture academics, researchers, and policy makers. Series: Crop Production Science in Horticulture. Num Pages: 384 pages, 76 illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 738. Series: Crop Production Science in Horticulture. 384 pages, 76 illustrations. Examines specialist tropical fruits such as guava, durian, mangosteen, passion fruits and palm fruits. This book covers topics like botany, soil and climate requirements, cultivar development, world production and harvesting and postharvest handling in-depth for each crop. It is suitable for horticulture academics, researchers, and policy makers. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 23. Weight: 740.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937898
- ISBN
- 9781845937898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.88€ 62.07
€ 62.88
€ 62.07
Paperback. One of the world's science superstars presents a brilliantly illuminating, entertaining and cutting-edge account of how language actually works. Series: Science Masters. Num Pages: 416 pages, 10 Line Drawing(s). BIC Classification: CFA; JMR; PDZ; PSAN; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753810255
- ISBN
- 9780753810255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Paperback. This fascinating dictionary covers all aspects of the study of animal behaviour. Concise, clear and wide-ranging, it is ideal for students, amateur naturalists, and anyone else with an interest in animal behaviour and psychology. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 240 pages, Halftones and line drawings. BIC Classification: JM; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198607212
- ISBN
- 9780198607212
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.94
€ 19.99
€ 15.94
Hardback. Num Pages: 416 pages, 77 figures. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 31. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- n
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231163040
- ISBN
- 9780231163040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.70
€ 54.99
€ 39.70
Paperback. Synthesizes the literature on sex allocation, providing a conceptual framework and demonstrating how sex-allocation studies can answer broader questions in evolutionary and behavioral biology. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 480 pages, 107 line illus. 15 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691089645
- ISBN
- 9780691089645
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.98€ 55.55
€ 70.98
€ 55.55
Paperback. This edition has been reorganised and some detail removed from both text and figures in order to make it a more effective resource for students. While concentrating on core themes, areas where there have been significant advances, especially learning, memory and cognition, have been thoroughly updated. Series: Instant Notes. Num Pages: 392 pages, 25 black & white tables, 203 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 175 x 21. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415607698
- ISBN
- 9780415607698
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.70
€ 38.70