Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Paperback. Argues that the Earth is confronting a disaster in the making - an ecological crisis that, if left unresolved, could lead to mass extinction on the scale of that which killed the dinosaurs. This book reviews evidence for this "biodiversity crisis"�', showing that species are dying out at an unnaturally rapid rate. Illustrator(s): Wynne, Patricia J. Num Pages: 240 pages, 36 line illus., 2 maps. BIC Classification: PSAD; PSAK; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Scholarly; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 366.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691050096
- ISBN
- 9780691050096
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.27
€ 32.99
€ 27.27
Paperback. Editor(s): Eldredge, Niles; Pievani, Telmo; Serrelli, Emanuele; T mkin, Ilya. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 240 x 24. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226426228
- ISBN
- 9780226426228
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.42
€ 41.99
€ 32.42
Hardback. Which species can be saved, when all cannot? This book provides critical tools for finding answers to the systematic biology. Editor(s): Eldredge, Niles. Num Pages: 220 pages, 31 figures. BIC Classification: PSAB; RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231075282
- ISBN
- 9780231075282
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.47€ 63.74
€ 82.47
€ 63.74
Hardcover. The transposable genetic elements, or transposons, as they are now known, have had a tumultuous history. Discovered in the mid-20th century by Barbara McClintock, they were initially received with puzzlement. When their genomic abundance began to be apparent, they were categorized as "junk DNA" and acquired the label of parasites. Editor(s): Fedoroff, Nina V. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 248 x 14. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470959947
- ISBN
- 9780470959947
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Condition: New
€ 239.95
€ 239.95
paperback. .
- Publisher
- The MIT Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262533492
- ISBN
- 9780262533492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 21.31
€ 26.99
€ 21.31
Complexity theory reveals the many interactions between natural and social systems, providing a better understanding of the general principles that can help solve some of the most pressing environmental issues. This work bridges the gap between theoretical and applied perspectives in the management of complex adaptive systems. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 312 pages, 16 illus; 7 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231134606
- ISBN
- 9780231134606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 133.13€ 102.15
€ 133.13
€ 102.15
Paperback. With the continual growth of the world's urban population, biodiversity in towns and cities will play a critical role in global biodiversity. This is the first book to provide an overview of international developments in urban biodiversity and sustainable design. Editor(s): Muller, Norbert; Werner, Peter; Kelcey, J. G. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 648 pages, black & white halftones, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: JFSG; PSAF; RNCB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332674
- ISBN
- 9781444332674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.54
€ 102.54
Hardcover. The simplicity and lack of redundancy in their regulatory genes have made ascidians one of the most useful species in studying developmental genomics. In Developmental Genomics of Ascidians, Dr. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 176 x 16. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118656181
- ISBN
- 9781118656181
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Condition: New
€ 154.14
€ 154.14
Paperback. Editor(s): Nevin, Norman C. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM3; HRC; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Inter-Varsity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844744060
- ISBN
- 9781844744060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. Explores the advances in the discovery of neuroplasticity, showing that the brain has its own unique way of healing. This book discusses a series of recoveries: patients told they would never improve have years of chronic pain alleviated or damage from debilitating strokes undone, and symptoms of multiple sclerosis, and more. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141980805
- ISBN
- 9780141980805
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.72
€ 14.99
€ 11.72
Paperback. Editor(s): Geschwind, Norman; Galaburda, Albert M. Num Pages: 243 pages, 48ill.(9col.).11tabs. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674106598
- ISBN
- 9780674106598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 42.35
€ 49.99
€ 42.35
Handedness: A Window to Explore the Neuroscience of Brain Lateralizati...
Noroozian, Maryam, M.D., Minagar, Alireza, M....
Paperback. Num Pages: 66 pages. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 167 x 6. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633214019
- ISBN
- 9781633214019
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.13€ 69.67
€ 100.13
€ 69.67
Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) genes were originally identified as encoding critical components of phototransduction in Drosophila. Since the discovery of the first mammalian transient receptor potential channel (TRPC) some eight years ago, more than 20 mammalian homologues have been reported. Series: Novartis Foundation Symposia. Num Pages: 286 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470862544
- ISBN
- 9780470862544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 213.50
€ 213.50
hardcover. Upon its publication, "The Origin of Species" was critically embraced in Europe and North America. But how did Darwin's theories fare in other regions of the world? This title offers the history and interpretation of the reception of Darwinism in Argentina, illuminating the ways culture shapes scientific enterprise. Num Pages: 328 pages, 5 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; 3JH; PDR; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226596167
- ISBN
- 9780226596167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.80€ 54.80
€ 64.80
€ 54.80
Hardcover. Editor(s): Neves, Nuno M.; Reis, Rui G. Series: Wiley-Society for Biomaterials. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: PSA; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1146.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118478059
- ISBN
- 9781118478059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.80
€ 249.80
Hardback. Editor(s): Pokrovsky, Oleg S. Num Pages: 380 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 185 x 261 x 27. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634846134
- ISBN
- 9781634846134
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 287.45€ 214.30
€ 287.45
€ 214.30
Paperback. Num Pages: 57 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 6. Weight in Grams: 104.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 57
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617610059
- ISBN
- 9781617610059
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.03€ 51.68
€ 73.03
€ 51.68
Hardback. Editor(s): Olive, M. Foster. Num Pages: 275 pages. BIC Classification: PSAN. Dimension: 258 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631174513
- ISBN
- 9781631174513
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.72€ 156.56
€ 229.72
€ 156.56
Paperback. A radical new science of living organisms, forms and processes, based on the pioneering work of Rudolf Steiner and his pupil George Adams. Whicher widens our thinking to include the 'etheric formative forces' - forces that are alive in ethereal space or 'counterspace'. Num Pages: 110 pages, b/w illustrations and colour plates. BIC Classification: HRQC5; PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- Temple Lodge Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906999834
- ISBN
- 9781906999834
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Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.31
€ 16.99
€ 15.31
paperback. Discloses the best time to have a sex change, how to have a virgin birth, when to seduce your sisters or eat your lover. This work takes all creatures worried about their bizarre sex lives, and the letters they write to the Dr Tatiana, the only agony aunt in all creation with a prodigious knowledge of natural history and evolutionary biology. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099283751
- ISBN
- 9780099283751
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 13.02
€ 15.99
€ 13.02