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Life sciences: general issues

Paperback. Assuming only a basic knowledge of bioinformatics, Bioinformatics for Geneticists: A Bioinformatics Primer for the Analysis of Genetic Data illustrates the value of bioinformatics as a constantly evolving avenue into novel approaches to study genetics. Editor(s): Barnes, Michael R. Num Pages: 576 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 168 x 32. Weight in Grams: 968.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470026205
ISBN
9780470026205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.03

Paperback. In the past decade there has been an explosion of research into the psychology of well-being. However, it is only recently that researchers have started to investigate the specific genetic factors that influence well-being. This landmark book summarizes the state of knowledge regarding heritability and molecular genetics in positive psychology. Editor(s): Pluess, Michael. Series: Series in Positive Psychology. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JMC; JMH; PSAK; PSAN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 247 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 548.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199686674
ISBN
9780199686674
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 104.30

Hardcover. Series: Clinics in Developmental Medicine. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 712.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Wiley
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908316806
ISBN
9781908316806
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.22

Paperback. Provides an introduction to the main issues and findings in brain research. This book describes the historical developments behind our understanding of what the brain is and what it does, and explores the key questions neuroscientists face concerning the relationship between the brain and thought, memories, perceptions, and actions. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, 19 halftones and line drawings. BIC Classification: MJN; PDZ; PSAN; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 114 x 9. Weight in Grams: 120.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192853929
ISBN
9780192853929
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.82

Hardcover. Editor(s): Campbell, Michael O'Neal. Num Pages: 124 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 237 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
124
Condition
New
SKU
V9781622579532
ISBN
9781622579532
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.73
€ 115.01

Hardcover. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 125 x 27. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield England
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847694051
ISBN
9780847694051
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 35.35

Hardback. Comprising research papers in evolutionary and systematic biology, this text encompasses chapters concerning the recovery of information from living biota, and takes into account the limitations of sampling and the steady rate of contemporary extinction of taxa. Editor(s): Novacek, Michael J.; Wheeler, Quentin. Num Pages: 253 pages, 14 tables, 94 figures. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST; PSV; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 203. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
253
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231074384
ISBN
9780231074384
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.82
€ 76.31

Hardcover. The objective of this volume is to survey the emerging field of molecular systematics of DNA sequences. It focuses on the topics of DNA sequence data acquisition, phylogenetic inference, congruence and consensus problems, limitations of molecular data and integration of molecular data sets. Num Pages: 368 pages, halftones, line drawings, tables. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 783. Very good to like new, with just minor shelfwear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
368
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
KMB0000172
ISBN
9780195066982
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 25.51

Hardcover. The availability of genomic blueprints for hundreds of species has led to a transformation in biology, encouraging the proliferation of adaptive arguments for the evolution of genomic features. This text explains why the details matter and presents a framework for how the architectural diversity of eukaryotic genomes and genes came to arise. Num Pages: 389 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 185 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1226.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Sinauer Associates Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
389
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878934843
ISBN
9780878934843
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 223.17

Hardcover. The authors bring together an array of theoretical and empirical applications of quantitative genetics in this work that is designed for anyone with a rudimentary understanding of statistics and genetics. Central concepts are developed from first principles and are illustrated with examples. Num Pages: 803 pages, 245 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 192 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1676.
Publisher
Sinauer Associates
Number of pages
803
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1998th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878934812
ISBN
9780878934812
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 279.23

Paperback. In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Land introduces all aspects of the eye and vision in both human and animals. He looks at the features of the human eye and retina, explores the evolution of eyes, and considers aspects of visual perception, including eye movements, vision in three dimensions, colour vision, and visual recognition. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approximately 30 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAN; PSVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 117 x 175 x 8. Weight in Grams: 104.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199680306
ISBN
9780199680306
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

Hardback. In the process, they reveal the vital importance of this organ-which is composed mostly of fetal cells-for us as individuals and as a species. Num Pages: 280 pages, 12, 10 black & white line drawings, 2 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: MFK; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421406435
ISBN
9781421406435
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.80
€ 63.34

Paperback. Draws on popular examples and sound science to explain our expanding waistlines and to discuss the consequences of being overweight for different demographic groups. This title reviews the various studies of human and animal fat use and storage, including those that examine fat deposition and metabolism in men and women. Num Pages: 408 pages, 62, 16 black & white halftones, 46 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MBN; MBX; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
408
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421409603
ISBN
9781421409603
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.48

Hardback. The first book to discuss milk from a comparative and evolutionary perspective, Power and Schulkin's masterpiece reveals the rich biological story of the common thread that connects all mammals. Num Pages: 296 pages, 21, 7 black & white illustrations, 14 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MBNH3; PSAJ; PSVH; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 262 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421420424
ISBN
9781421420424
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.74
€ 64.37

Hardback. Waits, John A. Wiens Editor(s): Morrison, Michael L.; Mathewson, Heather A. Series: Wildlife Management and Conservation. Num Pages: 200 pages, 12, 1 black & white halftones, 11 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 183 x 18. Weight in Grams: 574.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421416106
ISBN
9781421416106
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.69

Hardcover. This volume describes the complete process of analyzing protein sequences by mass spectrometry including sample preparation, analysis, and data interpretation at a practical level. It provides sufficient experimental detail to carry out the experiments and consistently achieve good results. Series: Wiley-Interscience Series on Mass Spectrometry. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNFS; PSAK; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 552.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471322498
ISBN
9780471322498
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 209.00

Hardback. This book addresses the current state of climate change predictions, and how climate change will affect conservation and use of crop germplasm, both ex situ and in situ. Examples of germplasm research related to 'climate change threats' are also highlighted. Editor(s): Jackson, Michael; Ford-Lloyd, Brian V.; Parry, Martin L. Series: CABI Climate Change Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 886.
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780641973
ISBN
9781780641973
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.22

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226129730
ISBN
9780226129730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 36.11

Hardcover. This encyclopedia covers all aspects of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of estuaries. It supplies detailed information from world-class estuarine and marine scientists as well as experts from other fields of study. Editor(s): Kennish, Michael J. Series: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series. Num Pages: 760 pages, 133 black & white illustrations, 197 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAF; RBKC; RBKF; RGBP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401788007
ISBN
9789401788007
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 678.52

Hardback. Science, rhetoric, and speaking about the post-human future Num Pages: 331 pages. BIC Classification: CFG; HPQ; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 620.
Publisher
Baylor University Press United States
Number of pages
331
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602586857
ISBN
9781602586857
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.86

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