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Life sciences: general issues
Fire, both inevitable and ubiquitous, plays a crucial role in North American ecosystems. But, as necessary as fire is to maintaining healthy ecosystems, it threatens human lives and livelihoods in unacceptable ways. This volume explores the uncharted terrain at the intersection of fire policy, fire science, and fire management. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8 b/w photographs, 3 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520255890
- ISBN
- 9780520255890
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 39.99
€ 45.99
€ 39.99
Everything that lives will die. That's the fundamental fact of life. But not everyone dies at the same age. A giant fungus found in Michigan has been alive since the Ice Age, while a dragonfly lives but four months. What accounts for these variations? This book takes you on a tour through the scientific study of longevity and aging. Num Pages: 192 pages, 2 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226757896
- ISBN
- 9780226757896
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.18
€ 30.99
€ 24.18
Genomics research has made significant advances in recent years. In this book, a team of internationally-renowned researchers share the most up-to-date information in a field that has in recent years switched emphasis from gene identification to functional genomics and the characterization of genes and gene products. Editor(s): Starkey, Mike; Elaswarapu, Ramnath. Series: Essential Methods. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470711576
- ISBN
- 9780470711576
Condition: New
€ 112.67
€ 112.67
This significantly updated new edition is a key reference work for anyone working in cattle production. Editor(s): Garrick, Dorian J.; Ruvinsky, Anatoly. Num Pages: 633 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MZD; PSAK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1580.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 ed
- Number of pages
- 633
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642215
- ISBN
- 9781780642215
Condition: New
€ 184.19
€ 184.19
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
Condition: New
€ 134.27€ 102.15
€ 134.27
€ 102.15
DNA: A Graphic Guide to the Molecule That Shook the World
Rosenfield, Israel; Ziff, Edward, Phd; Van Lo...
Learn all about DNA in this graphic filled guide. Num Pages: 272 pages, n/a. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231142700
- ISBN
- 9780231142700
Condition: New
€ 65.35€ 51.34
€ 65.35
€ 51.34
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936051
- ISBN
- 9781845936051
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 50.94
€ 52.99
€ 50.94
This text examines the impact of climate change on freshwater ecosystems, past, present and future. Editor(s): Kernan, Martin; Battarbee, Richard W.; Moss, Brian R. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 174 x 22. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405179133
- ISBN
- 9781405179133
Condition: New
€ 88.47
€ 88.47
Ecology and Behaviour of the Ladybird Beetles (Coccinellidae)
. Ed(S): Hodek, Ivo; Honek, A.; Van Emden, He...
Ladybirds are probably the best known predators of aphids and coccids in the world, though this greatly underestimates the diversity of their biology. Maximising their impact on their prey is an important element in modern conservation biological control of indigenous natural enemies in contrast to the classical approach of releasing alien species. Editor(s): Hodek, Ivo; Honek, A.; Van Emden, Helmut F. Num Pages: 600 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 194 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1322.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405184229
- ISBN
- 9781405184229
Condition: New
€ 203.15
€ 203.15
This book provides practical and innovative approaches to biosecurity surveillance. It explains the foundation and concepts behind surveillance design, with examples of methods and tools created to deal with surveillance challenges. With supporting case studies, it covers detectability, single and multi-species detection and risk assessment. Editor(s): Jarrad, Frith; Low Choy, Sama; Mengersen, Kerrie. Series: CABI Invasives Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643595
- ISBN
- 9781780643595
Condition: New
€ 68.75
€ 68.75
Written by an international team of experts, this is one of the first books to cover utilization and conservation of crop wild relative and landrace diversity. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1108.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780646138
- ISBN
- 9781780646138
Condition: New
€ 190.94
€ 190.94
Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Num Pages: 432 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1242. 432 pages, 26 illustrations. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight: 1242.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937669
- ISBN
- 9781845937669
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Offers a reference for describing, measuring and classifying the foliage of flowering plants. This title presents a system that provides long-needed guidelines for characterizing the organization, shape, venation, and surface features of angiosperm leaves. Num Pages: 220 pages, 360 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 287 x 18. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935849
- ISBN
- 9781845935849
Condition: New
€ 75.48
€ 75.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 227 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jones & Bartlett Learning
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780763742195
- ISBN
- 9780763742195
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 235.17
€ 235.17
A well-reasoned synthesis, Ungulate Taxonomy will be a defining volume for years to come. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSVW7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 186 x 26. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421400938
- ISBN
- 9781421400938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.57
€ 134.57
Microfilm. Num Pages: 139 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MBPM; PBF; PBW; PSA; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 139
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540092582
- ISBN
- 9783540092582
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.33
€ 71.33
Microfilm. Editor(s): Ehlers, C T; Klar, R. Num Pages: 807 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPM; PDND; PSA; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 807
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540097136
- ISBN
- 9783540097136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.59
€ 78.59
Microfilm. Num Pages: 281 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MBPM; PHVN; PSA; UG; UYQV; UYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540138686
- ISBN
- 9783540138686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.82
€ 72.82
Microfilm. Editor(s): Bossel, Hartmut (Universitat Gesamthochschule Kassel Germany); Metzler, Wolfgang (Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universitat Frankfurt); Schafer, Heiner. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PSAF; TQ; TVR; UYM; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540154754
- ISBN
- 9783540154754
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.65
€ 72.65
Microfilm. Editor(s): Steiner, Hans (Stanford School of Medicine). Num Pages: 97 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 6. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Publication date
- 1975
- Publisher
- Steinkopff Darmstadt Germany
- Number of pages
- 97
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783798503915
- ISBN
- 9783798503915
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.21
€ 98.21
Plant Selection for Bioretention Systems and Stormwater Treatment Prac...
Hunt, William F., Lord, Bill, Loh, Benjamin, ...
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology. Num Pages: 59 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 62 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBK; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 4. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789812872449
- ISBN
- 9789812872449
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.61
€ 38.61
Socio-Ecological Dimensions of Infectious Diseases in Southeast Asia
. Ed(S): Morand, Serge; Dujardin, Jean-Pierre...
Hardback. Editor(s): Morand, Serge; Dujardin, Jean-Pierre; Lefait-Robin, Regine; Apiwathnasorn, Chamnarn. Num Pages: 347 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; KCQ; MJCJ; MMR; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789812875266
- ISBN
- 9789812875266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.20
€ 129.20
Multi-Axial Fatigue of Trabecular Bone with Respect to Normal Walking
Mostakhdemin, Mohammad; Sadegh Amiri, Iraj; S...
Paperback. This book focuses on the analysis and treatment of osteoporotic bone based on drug administration, tracking fatigue behavior and taking into consideration the mechanical interaction of implants with trabecular bone. Weak trabeculae are one of the most important clinical features that need to be addressed in order to prevent hip joint fractures. Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. Num Pages: 63 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MNS; MQV; MQW; PSA; TGB; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 3. Weight in Grams: 118.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
- Number of pages
- 63
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789812876201
- ISBN
- 9789812876201
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.42
€ 71.42
Paperback. Editor(s): Kashyap, Amita; Avadhanam, Sharada; Jyothsna, G. Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. Num Pages: 140 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 40 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKVF1; MQW; PSAK; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 240 x 11. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789812876690
- ISBN
- 9789812876690
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.41
€ 65.41