Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Paperback. Addresses the issue of what the concept of 'human dignity' entails and its proper role in bioethical controversies. Editor(s): Pellegrino, Edmund D.; Schulman, Adam; Merrill, Thomas W. Series: Notre Dame Studies in Medical Ethics. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268038922
- ISBN
- 9780268038922
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.21
€ 52.21
Paperback. Handedness, or manual laterality of function, is thought to be both universal and unique to humans, making it a highly derived trait, based on an equally specialized neural substrate. By contrast, in various non-human species, both living and extinct, extent of lateralization varies. Editor(s): Editorial Staff of Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM; MBGR; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 7. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573319027
- ISBN
- 9781573319027
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.30
€ 141.30
Paperback. Editor(s): Editorial Staff of Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 44 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 3. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 44
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781573319317
- ISBN
- 9781573319317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.32
€ 79.32
Hardcover. Translational research looks to take the latest innovations made in the laboratory setting to translate findings into effective and sustainable medical interventions and improved preventative measures. Editor(s): Garcia-Rill, Edgar. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470960714
- ISBN
- 9780470960714
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.12
€ 106.12
Hardback. Additional resources for this book can be found at: www. wiley. com/go/vandermaarelfranklin/vegetationecology. Vegetation Ecology, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, integrated account of plant communities and their environments. Editor(s): van der Maarel, Eddy; Franklin, Janet. Num Pages: 572 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 254 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1152.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 572
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444338881
- ISBN
- 9781444338881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.46
€ 184.46
Paperback. Additional resources for this book can be found at: www. wiley. com/go/vandermaarelfranklin/vegetationecology. Vegetation Ecology, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, integrated account of plant communities and their environments. Editor(s): van der Maarel, Eddy; Franklin, Janet. Num Pages: 572 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 176 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 572
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444338898
- ISBN
- 9781444338898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.47
€ 122.47
Paperback. This advanced textbook is tailored for an introductory course in Systems Biology and is well-suited for biologists as well as engineers and computer scientists. It comes with student-friendly reading lists and a companion website featuring a short exam prep version of the book and educational modeling programs. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783527336364
- ISBN
- 9783527336364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.75€ 75.28
€ 83.75
€ 75.28
Paperback. When humans can control the genetic makeup of organisms to the extent foreseen by synthetic biologists, nature will no longer be the exclusive arbiter of life, death, and evolution. "Regenesis" reveals what this not so far off future will look like. Num Pages: 304 pages, figures. BIC Classification: PSAK; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 24. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780465075706
- ISBN
- 9780465075706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.91
€ 19.99
€ 14.91
hardcover. Environments, Organisms and Strategies for Survival. 576 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps. Editor(s): Bell, E. M. From arid deserts to icy poles, outer space to the depths of the sea, this work studies the remarkable life forms that have made these inhospitable environments their home. It also details the ecological, biological and biogeochemical challenges these organisms face and unifying themes between environments. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAF. Dimension: 177 x 248 x 37. Weight: 1594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cabi
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938147
- ISBN
- 9781845938147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 270.84
€ 270.84
Hardback. Recognizing the significant advances made in the field of animal genetics, this book provides comprehensive information on the subject, along with chapters on topics such as immunogenetics, genetics of diseases, developmental genetics, the genetics of behaviour, and advances in areas such as genetic diversity of dog breeds. Editor(s): Ostrander, Elaine A.; Ruvinsky, Anatoly. Num Pages: 536 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZ; PSAK; PSVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 174 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1294. 536 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Ostrander, Elaine A.; Ruvinsky, Anatoly. Recognizing the significant advances made in the field of animal genetics, this book provides comprehensive information on the subject, along with chapters on topics such as immunogenetics, genetics of diseases, developmental genetics, the genetics of behaviour, and advances in areas such as genetic diversity of dog breeds. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: MZ; PSAK; PSVD. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 35. Weight: 1302.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 536
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939403
- ISBN
- 9781845939403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.59
€ 233.59
Paperback. This box set contains three brilliant Introducing Graphic Guides on mind-blowing ideas that have revolutionised our view of how the universe works - Darwin, Evolution and Genetics. Illustrator(s): Van Loon, Borin; Selina, Howard. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 528 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 134 x 45. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848317529
- ISBN
- 9781848317529
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 16.85
€ 24.99
€ 16.85
Paperback. In 1859, Charles Darwin shocked the world with a radical theory - evolution by natural selection. One hundred and fifty years later, his theory still challenges some of our most precious beliefs. This guide to 'Darwin's dangerous idea' takes a fresh look at the often misunderstood concepts of natural selection and the selfish gene. Illustrator(s): Selina, Howard. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 120 x 11. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848311862
- ISBN
- 9781848311862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.81
€ 11.99
€ 9.81
Paperback. "A hardcover edition of this book was published in 2009 by Collins"--T.p. verso. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 204 x 18. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harper Paperbacks New York
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061430312
- ISBN
- 9780061430312
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.46
€ 16.99
€ 16.46
Hardcover. The first history of bioethics in Britain Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; MBX; PDX; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 218 x 30. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719096198
- ISBN
- 9780719096198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.96
€ 54.96
Hardcover. Editor(s): Dudas, Bertalan. Num Pages: 290 pages. BIC Classification: PSAN. Dimension: 182 x 258 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631179372
- ISBN
- 9781631179372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.69€ 173.31
€ 254.69
€ 173.31
Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, colour photos & illus. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 6. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608763948
- ISBN
- 9781608763948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.12€ 50.67
€ 71.12
€ 50.67
Hardback. Suitable for those who are interested in green development - including policy makers, architects, developers, builders, and homeowners - this practical guide focuses on the central question of how to conserve biodiversity in neighborhoods and to minimize development impacts on surrounding habitats. Num Pages: 205 pages, 17 b/w photographs, 10 line illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 68.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520271104
- ISBN
- 9780520271104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.44
€ 102.44
Hardcover. Timely ecology of the Peace-Athabasca Delta-home of wildlife, indigenous cultures, and Alberta's booming oilsands. Num Pages: 608 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 219 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2130.
- Publisher
- University of Alberta Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 488
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Har/Map
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888646033
- ISBN
- 9780888646033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.88€ 122.44
€ 154.88
€ 122.44
Paperback. This text shows how the structure and chemistry of the brain determine our perceptions, emotions and behaviour, and what we can do to shape its functions to our advantage. Ratey also analyses the ways in which things can go wrong, detailing causes and treatments for diseases including autism. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 28. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349112961
- ISBN
- 9780349112961
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.40
€ 16.99
€ 13.40
Paperback. When he was twenty-seven, Henry Molaison underwent surgery for his epilepsy. He awoke with part of his brain destroyed, and for the rest of his life would be trapped in the moment, unable to remember anything for more than a few seconds. For nearly five decades, distinguished neuroscientist Suzanne Corkin studied Molaison and oversaw his care. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: BGT; MJN; PDX; PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141044316
- ISBN
- 9780141044316
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.36
€ 16.99
€ 13.36
Paperback. First book specifically aimed at biologists/ecologists thatexplains how the new freeware statistical package R can be applied to their problems.
This software package is becoming increasingly popular as it ispowerful and free. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 172 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1002.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405190084
- ISBN
- 9781405190084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 89.98
€ 89.98
Paperback. The story of the most significant biological breakthrough of the century - the discovery of the structure of DNA. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 202. 8vo.Good copy. First edition
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- W&N
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- KEX0293307
- ISBN
- 9780753828434
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 20.00
€ 20.00
Paperback. Builds an integrated position between the biblical doctrine of creation and evolutionary theory. Updated edition. Num Pages: 512 pages, B&W Line. BIC Classification: HRAM3; HRCM; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 161 x 27. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Publisher
- SPCK Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Revised and Expanded
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857215789
- ISBN
- 9780857215789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.42
€ 28.42
hardcover. In this highly acclaimed book, Ospovat shows that Darwin's views changed radically from his first formulation of evolution to the publication of the full theory in 1859. Num Pages: 318 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Dimension: 228 x 152. Weight in Grams: 61. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0035673
- ISBN
- 9780521238182
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.91
€ 5.91