Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Hardback. Incorporates modern molecular knowledge of genes into an evolutionary framework, stressing the importance of genomic integration in the evolution of multicellular phenotypes. This text reinterprets epigenetics, the evolution of sex and the evolution of longevity assurance systems. Num Pages: 478 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 478
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412410307
- ISBN
- 9780412410307
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 350.33
€ 350.33
Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Fotosatz-Service Kohler. Editor(s): Galizia, C. Giovanni; Lledo, Pierre-Marie. Num Pages: 736 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 397 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 202 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1966.
- Publisher
- Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Germany
- Number of pages
- 800
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642107689
- ISBN
- 9783642107689
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.31
€ 161.31
Hardcover. Thoroughly covers genetic and genomics research in weedy and invasive plants Identifies future areas of research necessary to managing weedy and invasive species Applies advances in genomics to these specific plants Written by an international team of experts in the field. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813822884
- ISBN
- 9780813822884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 293.86
€ 293.86
Hardcover. 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, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 195 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 534
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470518625
- ISBN
- 9780470518625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 275.84
€ 275.84
Hardcover. This benchmark reference offers a holistic view that examines humans as well as animals. Using historical data, it shows how the ecology of Africa has been shaped by its past, and explores diseases both human and animal which have shaped Africa's ecology. Series: SpringerBriefs in Geography. Num Pages: 1562 pages, 328 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 169 x 68. Weight in Grams: 2324.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 1300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642228711
- ISBN
- 9783642228711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 471.08
€ 471.08
Hardback. Demonstrates that the large scale features of brain electrical activity are related to sensory and motor processes in various ways but are not organised in accordance with conventional psychological concepts. This work includes discussions of brain organization in relation to behavior, learning and memory, sleep and consciousness. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073458
- ISBN
- 9781402073458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.51
€ 132.51
Hardback. Editor(s): Caccavelli, Tomeo. Num Pages: 151 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 151
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628088038
- ISBN
- 9781628088038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.33€ 131.49
€ 191.33
€ 131.49
Hardcover. Editor(s): Camisao, Alejandro F. Num Pages: 266 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 182 x 21. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781622572113
- ISBN
- 9781622572113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.33€ 159.66
€ 233.33
€ 159.66
Paperback. Quantitative models are crucial to almost every area of ecosystem science. This book provides an overview of the status and role of modeling in ecosystem science, including perspectives on the debate over the appropriate level of complexity in models. It contains eight chapters that address the critical issue of evaluating ecosystem models. Editor(s): Canham, Charles D.; Cole, Jonathan J.; Lauenroth, W.K. Num Pages: 504 pages, 76 line illus. 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691092898
- ISBN
- 9780691092898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.50€ 68.68
€ 87.50
€ 68.68
paperback. Sports are more than just "games". They can unite countries, start wars, and revolutionize views on race, class, and gender. Through works from philosophy, sociology, medicine, and law, this collection explores intersections of sports and ethics, and identifies the immense role of sports in shaping and reflecting social values. Editor(s): Caplan, Arthur L.; Parent, Dr. Brendan. Num Pages: 544 pages, 9. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHBS; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190210991
- ISBN
- 9780190210991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.32
€ 76.32
Paperback. Series: Contemporary Issues in Biomedicine, Ethics and Society. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461267492
- ISBN
- 9781461267492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.11
€ 68.11
Hardcover. At the turn of the century, the pioneering neuroscientist Ramon y Cajal articulated the hypothesis that growth processes involved in the development of the central nervous system may persist into adulthood, where they might be retained to mediate the formation and maintenance of memory. Editor(s): Carew, Thomas J.; Menzel, Randolf; Shatz, C. J. Series: Dahlem Workshop Reports: Life Sciences Research Reports. Num Pages: 336 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: JMC; JMM; PSAN; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977025
- ISBN
- 9780471977025
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 438.61
€ 438.61
paperback. Series: Environmental Politics and Theory. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPB; JPP; PSAF; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- SKU
- V9781349442843
- ISBN
- 9781349442843
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99
€ 53.99
Paperback. Examines the relationship between drugs and pleasure, choice, and motivation, both in the brain and in society. This title focuses on common ideas about race, poverty, and drugs and explain why current policies are failing. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Viking
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780670919741
- ISBN
- 9780670919741
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.71
€ 20.99
€ 16.71
Paperback. Uses inspirational stories of successful activists to explore major environmental issues and offer proven solutions. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publisher
- Trinity University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781595340092
- ISBN
- 9781595340092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.56
€ 19.99
€ 19.56
Paperback. Num Pages: 394 pages, 285. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 276 x 211 x 16. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Publisher
- Roberts and Company Publishers
- Number of pages
- 394
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936221448
- ISBN
- 9781936221448
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.49€ 72.17
€ 73.49
€ 72.17
Sensing in Nature: 739 (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology,...
Carlos . Ed(S): Lopez-Larrea
hardcover. This book provides a picture as complete as possible of the current state of knowledge of sensory systems in nature, from a point of view at the intersection of evolutionary biology, cell and molecular biology, physiology and genetics. Editor(s): Lopez-Larrea, Carlos. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 316 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAN; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461417033
- ISBN
- 9781461417033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 262.09
€ 262.09
Hardback. Provides breeders and veterinarians with a range of information on Genetics. The authors have reviewed the traditional sources of scientific literature, and conducted interviews with veterinarians, researchers and breeders. Their aim has been to make the book accessible, whilst providing an impartial look at sometimes controversial issues. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; WNGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 398. 272 pages, black & white illustrations. Provides breeders and veterinarians with a range of information on Genetics. The authors have reviewed the traditional sources of scientific literature, and conducted interviews with veterinarians, researchers and breeders. Their aim has been to make the book accessible, whilst providing an impartial look at sometimes controversial issues. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSAK; WNGC. Dimension: 246 x 167 x 21. Weight: 550.
- Publisher
- Elsevier Health Sciences
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750640695
- ISBN
- 9780750640695
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.27
€ 78.27
Paperback. Provides a summary of the key issues in the discipline of tropical ecology Includes contributions from some of the world's leading tropical ecologists Covers patterns of species distribution, the maintenance of species diversity, the community ecology of tropical animals, forest regeneration and conservation of tropical ecosystems. Editor(s): Carson, Walter; Schnitzer, Stefan. Num Pages: 536 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 173 x 244 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405118972
- ISBN
- 9781405118972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.46
€ 92.46
Paperback. Evolution is the most creative force in the universe. It has propelled the development of our world from the moment of the Big Bang through the various wonders of human achievement. This title presents a picture of how evolution is being perceived in the spiritual, philosophical, and scientific circles at the leading edge of contemporary culture. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM3; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 144 x 25. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- Original
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061916137
- ISBN
- 9780061916137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41