Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Paperback. Student-focused, robust teaching package, with a strong illustration programme, now including references to software and databases and two new chapters. Num Pages: 644 pages, 6 b/w illus. 45 tables. BIC Classification: PSAK; RNK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1372. 642 pages, 6 b/w illus. 45 tables. Student-focused, robust teaching package, with a strong illustration programme, now including references to software and databases and two new chapters. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAK; RNK. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 30. Weight: 1340.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 644
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521702713
- ISBN
- 9780521702713
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.98
€ 77.98
Hardcover. Chronicles the evolution of people from the earliest primates through the emergence of fully modern humans within the past 200,000 years. This book stresses advances in knowledge, including, for example, ever more abundant evidence that fully modern humans originated in Africa and spread from there. Num Pages: 976 pages, 272 line drawings, 49 tables. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 260 x 180 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1926.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 976
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Third
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226439655
- ISBN
- 9780226439655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.31€ 79.99
€ 90.31
€ 79.99
Hardback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 10 line illus. BIC Classification: MBNH; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 167 x 244 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160634
- ISBN
- 9780691160634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.43
€ 26.99
€ 20.43
Hardback. Trees were central to Henry David Thoreau's creativity as a writer, his work as a naturalist, his thought, and his inner life. This book explores Thoreau's deep connections to trees: his keen perception of them, the joy they gave him, the poetry he saw in them, his philosophical view of them, and how they fed his soul. Num Pages: 248 pages, 102 b/w images. BIC Classification: DQ; PSAF; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 152. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520294042
- ISBN
- 9780520294042
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.28
€ 27.99
€ 21.28
Hardback. An alternative view of evolving complexity. Bird argues that randomness means not disorder but infinite order and that complexity arises from the "playing out" of chaotic systems. Num Pages: 352 pages, 48 illus., 10 photos. BIC Classification: PBWS; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231126625
- ISBN
- 9780231126625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.36€ 50.82
€ 65.36
€ 50.82
Hardback. Central Neural States Relating Sex and Pain will appeal to anyone interested in new ways of looking at behavioral dispositions as they are influenced by specific genetic, neural, and hormonal states. Series: Advances in Systems Neuroscience and Behavioral Physiology. Num Pages: 280 pages, 53, 6 black & white halftones, 47 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801868276
- ISBN
- 9780801868276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.62€ 71.77
€ 79.62
€ 71.77
Paperback. This unique book clearly explains genetic and neuroimaging research on intelligence and how neuroscience findings may lead to enhancing it. Series: Cambridge Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Psychology. Num Pages: 240 pages, 19 b/w illus. 23 colour illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: JMRN; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107461437
- ISBN
- 9781107461437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.07
€ 42.07
Hardcover. Land conversion, climate change and species invasions are contributing to the widespread emergence of novel ecosystems, which demand a shift in how we think about traditional approaches to conservation, restoration and environmental management. They are novel because they exist without historical precedents and are self-sustaining. Num Pages: 380 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 196 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1016.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118354223
- ISBN
- 9781118354223
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.91
€ 75.91
Paperback. A journey through the history, biology, and culture of the misunderstood cormorant Num Pages: 360 pages, 21 illus., 2 maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- University Press of New England
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611686999
- ISBN
- 9781611686999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 24.90
€ 31.99
€ 24.90
Paperback. A guide to the tools and techniques of genetic engineering, gene cloning and molecular biology. It covers various aspects of genetic engineering in the post-genomic era, beginning with the basics of DNA structure and DNA metabolism. Num Pages: 490 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 189 x 25. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470843802
- ISBN
- 9780470843802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.04
€ 66.04
Paperback. Provides nuts-and-bolts advice on organizing and conducting a successful research program. This book explains how to choose a research question and answer it through manipulative experiments and systematic observations. It includes ideas to help you identify your goals, organize a season of fieldwork, and deal with negative results. Num Pages: 200 pages, 8 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 127 x 203 x 15. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691161761
- ISBN
- 9780691161761
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.61
€ 37.99
€ 27.61
Hardback. Provides insight on remote sensing of coastal waters from aircraft and space-based platforms. This book focuses on optical remote sensing using passive instruments, to measure and analyze the coastal aquatic environment. Editor(s): Miller, Richard L.; Castillo, Carlos E. Del; McKee, Brent A. (Tulane University). Series: Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing. Num Pages: 365 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBP; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 26. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2005. 2nd printing 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030994
- ISBN
- 9781402030994
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.23
€ 131.23
Paperback. Num Pages: 322 pages. BIC Classification: JMM; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 213. .
- Publisher
- Haymarket Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608467273
- ISBN
- 9781608467273
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.68
€ 30.99
€ 25.68
Paperback. In this work, Richard Lewontin provides a concise account of what his work has taught him about biology and about its relevance to human affairs. In the process, he exposes some of the common and troubling misconceptions that misdirect and stall our understanding of biology and evolution. Num Pages: 144 pages, 16 line illustrations, 1 halftone, 2 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 131 x 9. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674006775
- ISBN
- 9780674006775
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.75
€ 36.99
€ 30.75
Paperback. Weaves the evolutionary theory of sexual selection and the study of rhetoric together with the science and literature of psychedelic drugs Series: In Vivo S. Num Pages: 336 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 177 x 22. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295990958
- ISBN
- 9780295990958
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.03
€ 37.99
€ 34.03
Hardcover. Weaves the evolutionary theory of sexual selection and the study of rhetoric together with the science and literature of psychedelic drugs Series: In Vivo. Num Pages: 336 pages, 9 illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 23. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295990941
- ISBN
- 9780295990941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.40
€ 117.40
Paperback. One of the first textbooks in this emerging important field of ecology. Most of ecology is about metabolism: the ways that organisms use energy and materials. The energy requirements of individuals their metabolic rates vary predictably with their body size and temperature. Editor(s): Sibly, Richard M.; Brown, James H.; Kodric-Brown, Astrid. Num Pages: 392 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 236 x 10. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671528
- ISBN
- 9780470671528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.56
€ 92.56
Hardback. Offers an overview of the life and thought of Charles Darwin and his wide sphere of influence. This title illuminates the ways in which ideas of evolutionary biology have leapt the boundaries of science to influence philosophy, law, religion, literature, cinema, art, and popular culture. It contains more than a hundred essays. Num Pages: 496 pages, 378 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: GBC; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 225 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520243767
- ISBN
- 9780520243767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.66€ 42.86
€ 54.66
€ 42.86
Paperback. The authoritative guide on the ecology and epidemiology of Lyme disease Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: MBNS; PSAF; PSGH; PSVL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 236 x 12. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780199928477
- ISBN
- 9780199928477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.78
€ 51.78
Paperback. Just as Darwin's ideas continue to propel the modern study of adaptation, so too Richard Owen's contributions fuel the interest in homology, organic form, and evolutionary developmental biology. This title offers his theory of the archetype and his views on species origins. Editor(s): Amundson, Ron. Num Pages: 120 pages, figures, black & white plates. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226641935
- ISBN
- 9780226641935
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.64
€ 34.99
€ 27.64
Hardcover. Decision-making is an integral part of our daily lives. Researchers seek a complete understanding of the decision-making process, including the biological and social basis and the impact of our decisions. Editor(s): Ebstein, Richard P.; Shamay-Tsoory, Simeone; Chew, Soo Hong. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMH; JMRN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 184 x 262 x 19. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470543962
- ISBN
- 9780470543962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.63
€ 169.63
Paperback. This Very Short Introduction describes the new field of cognitive neuroscience - the study of what happens in the brain when we perceive, think, reason, remember, and act. Focusing on the human brain, Passingham looks at the most recent research in the field, the modern brain imaging technologies, and what the images can and can't tell us. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, 24 black and white images. BIC Classification: GTR; JMM; JMR; PSAN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 113 x 174 x 11. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198786221
- ISBN
- 9780198786221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.81
€ 11.99
€ 10.81
Paperback. Brain imaging has revolutionised the field of Psychology, yet it can be a minefield whichever discipline you approach it from. This book shows how brain imaging can advance a true neuroscience of human cognition. It is accessible for those starting out in imaging, whilst also informative for those who have already acquired some expertise Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JMR; MJN; MMH; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 234 x 17. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198709138
- ISBN
- 9780198709138
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.59
€ 75.59
Paperback. This fifth installment of The Year in Ecology and Conservation Biology continues this series outstanding reviews in diverse topics in ecology and conservation science and policy. Editor(s): Ostfeld, Richard S.; Schlesinger, William H. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: GBCY; PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 183 x 12. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318631
- ISBN
- 9781573318631
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 145.29
€ 145.29