Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Hardback. Covers various aspects of pollination biology. This book describes how flowers use colors, shapes, and scents to advertise themselves; how they offer pollen and nectar as rewards; and, how they share complex interactions with beetles, birds, bats, bees, and other creatures. It also covers the ecology of these interactions. Num Pages: 792 pages, 301 color illus. 308 line illus. 93 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSTL; PSTS; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 256 x 209 x 52. Weight in Grams: 2230.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 832
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691128610
- ISBN
- 9780691128610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.35€ 102.58
€ 129.35
€ 102.58
Hardcover. Historians of science have long noted the influence of the nineteenth-century political economist Thomas Robert Malthus on Charles Darwin. This book reveals that two evolutionary and political traditions developed in England in the wake of the 1832 Reform Act: one Malthusian, the other decidedly anti-Malthusian. Num Pages: 464 pages, 17 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JH; JP; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226108490
- ISBN
- 9780226108490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 39.99
€ 51.99
€ 39.99
Hardback. This book explores the socio-political implications of human heredity from the second half of the nineteenth century to the present postgenomic moment. It discusses eugenics, the modern synthesis, and epigenetics. Meloni argues that thanks to findings in epigenetics we may be witnessing a return to 'soft heredity'. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 black & white line drawings, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAK; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 141. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137377715
- ISBN
- 9781137377715
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.50
€ 124.50
Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAF; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 114 x 18. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811711739
- ISBN
- 9780811711739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.65
€ 19.99
€ 16.65
hardcover. This Methods in Molecular Biology(t) book discusses iPSC production from diverse somatic sources, commonly used characterization methods and the potential application of labeled stem cells with specific methods for cloning, gene delivery and cell engineering. Editor(s): Lakshmipathy, Uma; Vemuri, Mohan C. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 292 pages, 37 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 264 x 25. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Humana United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781627033473
- ISBN
- 9781627033473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.97
€ 124.97
Paperback. Technology evolves at a dazzling speed, particularly in the field of genetic engineering. But the public has not had much to say about the advancements in human genetics. This text asks why and explores the social forces that have led to the thinning out of public debate over genetic engineering. Series: Morality and Society Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: 3JJP; JFM; PSAD; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226222622
- ISBN
- 9780226222622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 33.29
€ 42.99
€ 33.29
Hardback. With an intention of returning the mathematical tools of neural networks to the biological realm of the nervous system, this work introduces in a didactic manner, two developments in neural network methodology, namely recurrence in the architecture and the use of spiking or integrate-and-fire neurons. Editor(s): Mastebroek, Henk A.K.; Vos, Johan E. Series: Mathematical Modelling: Theory and Applications. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371922
- ISBN
- 9780792371922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.47
€ 128.47
Paperback. The essays collected here were presented at the workshop Plasticity and Pathology: History and Theory of Neural Subjects at the Doreen B. Townsend Center for the Humanities at the University of California, Berkeley. Editor(s): Bates, David. Series: Berkeley Forum in the Humanities. Num Pages: 368 pages, 8 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; MB; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780823266142
- ISBN
- 9780823266142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Hardcover. An excellent textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in the biosciences that features a series of chapters describing the latest advances in the basic knowledge of plasmid biology, the specialized functions plasmids confer to the host cell, and the practical utilization of plasmids for discovery, medicine, and agriculture. Editor(s): Tolmasky, Marcelo E.; Alonso, Juan. Num Pages: 720 pages. BIC Classification: PHVN; PSAK; PSB; PSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 218 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1874.
- Publisher
- ASM Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781555818975
- ISBN
- 9781555818975
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.29
€ 146.29
Hardcover. Editor(s): Gonzales, Favian E. Rivera; Lopez, Magdalena I. Num Pages: 169 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 184 x 15. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620813706
- ISBN
- 9781620813706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.32€ 160.69
€ 237.32
€ 160.69
Hardback. Series: Fascinating Life Sciences. Num Pages: 297 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 43 colour illustrations, 50 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTD; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 242 x 2. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319392363
- ISBN
- 9783319392363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.14
€ 125.14
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 226.90
€ 226.90
hardcover. This book details many of the methods that are now commonly used to study transposons. It features step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Editor(s): Peterson, Thomas A. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 324 pages, 38 black & white illustrations, 23 colour illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 833.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Humana United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781627035675
- ISBN
- 9781627035675
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.69
€ 125.69
Hardback. Num Pages: 568 pages, Halftones: 60,. BIC Classification: PSAB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 288 x 223 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- second edition
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231147125
- ISBN
- 9780231147125
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.35€ 97.24
€ 129.35
€ 97.24
Hardback. This second edition of Plant stress physiology, will provide a timely update on the recent progress in our knowledge on all aspects of plant's perception. Editor(s): Shabala, Sergey. BIC Classification: PSA; PSTD; TVF; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 250 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1106.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780647296
- ISBN
- 9781780647296
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.80
€ 129.80
hardcover. With contributions from leading researchers, this is an ideal guide to cutting-edge methods for isolating gene functions in plants. The book includes both high-throughput and genome-wide techniques, using Arabidopsis and rice, among other plants, as exemplars. Editor(s): Pereira, Andy. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 282 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 743.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Humana United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607616818
- ISBN
- 9781607616818
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.00
€ 189.00
Hardback. This work introduces broad topics in evolutionary biology and summarizes advances in plant molecular phylogenetics, with emphasis on model plant systems. It presents a series of case studies of gene family evolution, and gives overviews of the evolution of important plant processes. Editor(s): Doyle, Jeff J.; Gaut, Brandon S. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1045.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 2000
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792360964
- ISBN
- 9780792360964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.17
€ 127.17
Hardback. Focusing on the identification, validation, and characterization of the crucial miRNA class of RNAs, experts address important aspects about heterochromatic small interfering RNAs. The methods set out include ways to distinguish between small RNA classes. Editor(s): Meyers, Blake C.; Green, Pamela J. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 261 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSF; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603270045
- ISBN
- 9781603270045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.89
€ 128.89
paperback. Editor(s): Batley, Jacqueline. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 326 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, 25 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Humana United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493943678
- ISBN
- 9781493943678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 145.29
€ 145.29
hardcover. Plant genotype analysis can be used for the identification of plants in commerce, plant breeding and research. This book examines the technology available and their application in the analysis of wild plant populations, germplasm collections and plant breeding. Editor(s): Henry, R. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995151
- ISBN
- 9780851995151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
Hardback. This book addresses the current state of climate change predictions, and how climate change will affect conservation and use of crop germplasm, both ex situ and in situ. Examples of germplasm research related to 'climate change threats' are also highlighted. Editor(s): Jackson, Michael; Ford-Lloyd, Brian V.; Parry, Martin L. Series: CABI Climate Change Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641973
- ISBN
- 9781780641973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.22
€ 132.22
Hardcover. Plant Genes, Genomes and Genetics provides a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of plant gene expression. Unique in explaining the subject from a plant perspective, it highlights the importance of key processes, many first discovered in plants, that impact how plants develop and interact with the environment. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 196 x 18. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781119998884
- ISBN
- 9781119998884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.35
€ 130.35
Paperback. Plant Genes, Genomes and Genetics provides a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of plant gene expression. Unique in explaining the subject from a plant perspective, it highlights the importance of key processes, many first discovered in plants, that impact how plants develop and interact with the environment. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 192 x 17. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119998877
- ISBN
- 9781119998877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.32
€ 66.32
Hardcover. Editor(s): Alonso, Jose-Manuel; Stepanova, Anna N. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 532 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 64 colour illustrations, 26 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK1; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1323.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Humana Press
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493924431
- ISBN
- 9781493924431
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.92
€ 244.92