Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Paperback. Asking and answering questions is the cornerstone of science, yet formal training in understanding this key process is often overlooked. Asking Questions in Biology unpacks this crucial process of enquiry, from a biological perspective, at its various stages. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 5th New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781292085999
- ISBN
- 9781292085999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.56
€ 55.56
Paperback. How to Build a Brain provides a guided exploration of a new cognitive architecture that takes biological detail seriously while addressing cognitive phenomena. The Semantic Pointer Architecture (SPA) introduced in this book provides a set of tools for constructing a wide range of biologically constrained perceptual, cognitive, and motor models. Series: Oxford Series on Cognitive Models and Architectures. Num Pages: 480 pages, With illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 181 x 25. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190262129
- ISBN
- 9780190262129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.07
€ 94.07
Paperback. Num Pages: 225 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; HBJH; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 30. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781431424252
- ISBN
- 9781431424252
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.70
€ 23.99
€ 21.70
Paperback. "Is the emergence of life on Earth the result of a single chance event or combination of lucky accidents, or is it the outcome of biochemical forces woven into the fabric of the universe? And if inevit" Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465090457
- ISBN
- 9780465090457
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.56
€ 35.56
Paperback. The title provides an overview of the current knowledge about the diversity of the living world and the various problems associated with its conservation and sustainable use. Covering both the fundamentals of the subject, along with the latest research, Biodiversity presents key conservation issues within a framework of global case studies. Num Pages: 296 pages, bibliography, references. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470849576
- ISBN
- 9780470849576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.39
€ 82.39
Hardcover. Christiane Nusslein-Volhard, winner of The Nobel Prize in Medicine, gives a concise and illustrative overview of genetics, evolution, and cellular processes as well as a discussing of current ethical issues in human biology. Num Pages: 181 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Kales Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780967007670
- ISBN
- 9780967007670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.81
€ 19.99
€ 19.81
Paperback. Examines the theory and methods of quantitative genetics and presents case studies that illustrate the many ways in which the methods can be applied. The author brings together current theoretical and empirical studies to show how quantitative genetics can illuminate diverse topics. Editor(s): Boake, Christine R.B. Num Pages: 400 pages, 14 halftones, 40 line drawings, 18 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226062167
- ISBN
- 9780226062167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 40.92
€ 51.99
€ 40.92
Paperback. A fascinating study of the factors that contribute to creative genius from an eminent neuropsychologist, using Pablo Picasso as our case study Num Pages: 288 pages, tbc. BIC Classification: PSAN; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780334288
- ISBN
- 9781780334288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.49
€ 21.99
€ 16.49
Hardcover. This book explains the ecology of viruses by examining their interactive dynamics with their hosting species (in this volume, in microbes and plants), including the types of transmission cycles that viruses have evolved encompassing principal and alternate hosts, vehicles, and vectoring species. Editor(s): Hurst, Christon J. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, colour li. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 187 x 27. Weight in Grams: 936.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470623961
- ISBN
- 9780470623961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.41
€ 189.41
Hardcover. This book explains the ecology of viruses by examining their interactive dynamics with their hosting species (in this volume, in animals), including the types of transmission cycles that viruses have evolved encompassing principal and alternate hosts, vehicles and vectoring species. Editor(s): Hurst, Christon J. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, colour li. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 188 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470624296
- ISBN
- 9780470624296
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.75
€ 190.75
Paperback. Editor(s): Lee, Christoph I. Series Editor(s): Hochman, Michael E. Series: Fifty Studies Every Doctor Should Know. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JMC; JMF; JMM; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 27. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190223700
- ISBN
- 9780190223700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.37
€ 104.37
Hardback. Cell assays include all methods of measurements on living cells. Confined for a long time to research laboratories, these emerging methods have, in recent years, found industrial applications that are increasingly varied and, from now on, regulatory. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSA; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781848218581
- ISBN
- 9781848218581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.14
€ 177.14
Hardback. An accessible introduction to the principle of Evolutionary Psychology While providing a sound introduction the author also challenges accepted theories and suggests new approaches to the field of Evolutionary Psychology Readable and approachable style, without jargon and excessive detail. Num Pages: 320 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JMA; JMC; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 28. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745622057
- ISBN
- 9780745622057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.69
€ 78.69
Hardcover. The natural and cultural history of the evolution of our sense of ethics, by a leading anthropologist of human morality. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAJ. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 36. Weight in Grams: 674. The Evolution of Virtue, Altruism and Shame. 352 pages. Presents the natural and cultural history of the evolution of our sense of ethics. This title argues that morality is a means for individuals to avoid punishment at the hands of the group. It offers an evolutionary paradigm of human generosity and cooperation. Cateogry: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAJ. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 36. Weight: 674.
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465020485
- ISBN
- 9780465020485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 32.73
€ 38.99
€ 32.73
Hardback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 7 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CF; JMR; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 514. The Evolution of the Preliterate Imagination. 272 pages, 7 black & white illustrations. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: CF; JMR; PSAJ. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 22. Weight: 508.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231160926
- ISBN
- 9780231160926
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.85€ 79.32
€ 102.85
€ 79.32
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 7 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFF; JHMC; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 223 x 16. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231160933
- ISBN
- 9780231160933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 27.27
€ 36.99
€ 27.27
Paperback. Discusses a contentious 19th-century debate about apes, humans, and competing theories of evolution Num Pages: 192 pages, 29 b&w photos. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 12. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253220516
- ISBN
- 9780253220516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.76
€ 21.99
€ 21.76
Paperback. Ecology of Aquatic Management explores current exploitation practices, the ecological basis and consequences of that exploitation, and means of sustainable management of marine and freshwater systems. Num Pages: 352 pages, 200 line illustrations and photographs. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP; RNF; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 190 x 14. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199693290
- ISBN
- 9780199693290
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.60
€ 80.60
Paperback. Circadian rhythms, the biological oscillations based around our 24-hour clock, have a profound effect on human physiology and healthy cellular function. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: MFG; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118467787
- ISBN
- 9781118467787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.71
€ 141.71
Paperback. Since publication of the first edition, huge developments have taken place in sensory biology research and new insights have been provided in particular by molecular biology. Num Pages: 534 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 190 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 534
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470518632
- ISBN
- 9780470518632
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.46
€ 92.46
Hardcover. Editor(s): Bennet, Christy. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 180. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634837613
- ISBN
- 9781634837613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 285.17€ 216.47
€ 285.17
€ 216.47
Hardcover. Crosstalk between the neuroendocrine and immune systems plays an essential role in inflammatory, autoimmune, and allergic diseases. Editor(s): Chrousos, George P.; Kaltsas, Gregory A.; Mastorakos, George. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 700 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 700
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573316231
- ISBN
- 9781573316231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.28
€ 147.28
Paperback. Explains what is known about hydrothermal systems in terms of their deep-sea environment and their geological and chemical makeup. This book explores the possibility that life originated at hydrothermal vents, a hypothesis that has had impact on our ideas about the potential for life on other planets or planetary bodies in our solar system. Num Pages: 448 pages, 4 pages of color plates, 28 halftones, 158 line illus., 30 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT; PSVW; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691049298
- ISBN
- 9780691049298
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 107.53€ 83.54
€ 107.53
€ 83.54
Hardcover. Num Pages: 243 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 186 x 22. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781619424920
- ISBN
- 9781619424920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.42€ 162.79
€ 238.42
€ 162.79