Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Hardcover. This comprehensive advanced text on the biology and pathology of glial cells--the most numerous cells in the brain and an emerging field in neuroscience--offers detailed coverage of the morphology and interrelationships between glial cells and neurones in different parts of the nervous system. Editor(s): Verkhratsky, Alexei; Butt, Arthur Morgan. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 169 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470978528
- ISBN
- 9780470978528
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.73
€ 148.73
GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Biogeography and Ecology
. Ed(S): Millington, Andrew C.; Walsh, Stephe...
Hardback. Gathers together a representative set of examples from the many varied spatial techniques and analytical approaches being used by geographers, ecologists, and biogeographers to study plant and animal distributions, to assess processes affecting the observed patterns at selected spatial and temporal scales. Editor(s): Millington, Andrew C.; Walsh, Stephen J.; Osborne, Patrick E. Series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792374541
- ISBN
- 9780792374541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.85
€ 193.85
Paperback. Ghrelin, the endogenous ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) receptor, is critical to controlling food intake and energy balance. This overview of ghrelin in physiology and as a modulator of function covers all the molecular and clinical issues. Editor(s): Smith, Roy G.; Thorner, Michael O. Series: Contemporary Endocrinology. Num Pages: 304 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; MJG; MJX; PSAN; PSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781627038799
- ISBN
- 9781627038799
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.12
€ 134.12
Germ-Line Intervention and Our Responsibilities to Future Generations
. Ed(S): Agius, Emmanuel; Busuttil, S.
Hardback. Raises a number of ethical issues concerning the impact of genetic engineering on generations yet to be born. This volume focuses on the concept of human nature: theological and secular perspectives, genetic intervention and the common heritage view, and social responsibilities of geneticists towards future generations. Editor(s): Agius, Emmanuel; Busuttil, S. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 177 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 177
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348283
- ISBN
- 9780792348283
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.99
€ 190.99
Hardback. Focusing on Simpson's scientific contributions, Laporte provides chapters on Simpson's earliest paleontological research through his distinguished Alexander Agassiz professorship at Harvard and his extensive fieldwork for the American Museum of Natural History, where he developed the core themes set forth in his most prestigious work, Tempo and Mode in Evolution Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BG; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231120647
- ISBN
- 9780231120647
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.84€ 90.24
€ 118.84
€ 90.24
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences. Num Pages: 85 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSU; PSAF; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 11. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319293011
- ISBN
- 9783319293011
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.71
€ 71.71
Paperback. The first book to focus exclusively on the subject, Geodiversity, Second Edition describes the interrelationships between geodiversity and biodiversity, the value of geodiversity to society, as well as current threats to its existence. Num Pages: 508 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 174 x 24. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470742150
- ISBN
- 9780470742150
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.60
€ 66.60
The first book to focus exclusively on the subject, Geodiversity, Second Edition describes the interrelationships between geodiversity and biodiversity, the value of geodiversity to society, as well as current threats to its existence. Num Pages: 508 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & w. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 169 x 31. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470742143
- ISBN
- 9780470742143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 179.46
€ 179.46
Paperback. Editor(s): Salisbury, Frank B. Translator(s): Barash, Olga. Num Pages: 428 pages, 12 photographs. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGK; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 229 x 28. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Publisher
- Synergetic Press Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 428
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780907791362
- ISBN
- 9780907791362
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 44.03
€ 46.99
€ 44.03
Hardback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; RBG; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1202.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Spektrum Akademischer Verlag United States
- Edition
- 3
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783827423351
- ISBN
- 9783827423351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.22
€ 96.22
Paperback. Shows how the science of genomics is adding impetus to the advances in human health provided by biotechnology. This book introduces the role of biotechnology and genomics in medicine and sets out some of the technological advances that have been the basis of medical breakthroughs. Num Pages: 232 pages, 102. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK; PSD; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 12. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405108195
- ISBN
- 9781405108195
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.24
€ 108.24
Hardcover. Genomics of Plant-Associated Bacteria Editor(s): Gross, Dennis C; Lichens-Park, Ann; Kole, Chittaranjan. Num Pages: 278 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSTL; PSTP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 265 x 188 x 20. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642553776
- ISBN
- 9783642553776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.82
€ 123.82
Hardcover. Genomics and Proteomics Engineering in Medicine and Biology highlights current applications of biomedical informatics, as well as advancements in genomics-proteomics areas. Structures and algorithms are used to analyze genomic data and develop computational solutions for pathological understanding. Editor(s): Akay, Metin. Series: IEEE Press Series on Biomedical Engineering. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471631811
- ISBN
- 9780471631811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.03
€ 169.03
Hardcover. An exploration of the principles and methods underlying the Human Genome Project and modern molecular genetics and biotechnology. Series: Baker Lecture S. Num Pages: 624 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSX; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 187 x 264 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1286.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471599081
- ISBN
- 9780471599081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.21
€ 260.21
Hardcover. The field of whole genome selection has quickly developed into the breeding methodology of the future. As efforts to map a wide variety of animal genomes have matured and full animal genomes are now available for many animal scientists and breeders are looking to apply these techniques to livestock production. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470960073
- ISBN
- 9780470960073
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.56
€ 167.56
Hardback. This book presents critical studies that examine methods of alleviating cellular disorders by inducing activation of dormant genes. Num Pages: 424 pages, 107 iilus., 8 color. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSC; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 28. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231069861
- ISBN
- 9780231069861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.32
€ 137.32
Hardback. This Methods in Molecular Biology(TM) book surveys technologies that are advancing the study of imprinting, viewing new technologies that are accelerating the pace of discovery of imprinted genes. Includes materials lists, protocols and troubleshooting tips. Editor(s): Engel, Nora. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 297 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 783.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781627030106
- ISBN
- 9781627030106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.40
€ 126.40
Paperback. For the nonscientist, the claims and counterclaims are dizzying - what does it really mean to understand the genome? In this title, the authors offer an answer to this question and many more in a clear account of the genomic revolution and its promise. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226054568
- ISBN
- 9780226054568
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.38
€ 19.99
€ 17.38
Paperback. The most important investigation of genetic science since The Selfish Gene, from the author of the critically acclaimed and best-selling The Red Queen and The Origins of Virtue. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; PDZ; PSAK; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 127 x 25. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Fourth Estate Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857028355
- ISBN
- 9781857028355
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.96
€ 17.99
€ 12.96
Hardback. This Methods in Molecular Biology(TM) book covers phenotypes of interest as well as design issues for GWAS, methods for storing and handling large datasets, quality control measures, haplotype inference, and imputation and statistical approaches to data analysis. Editor(s): Gondro, Cedric; van der Werf, Julius; Hayes, Ben. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 566 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 31 colour illustrations, 47 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 185 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1220.
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 515
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781627034463
- ISBN
- 9781627034463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 312.15
€ 312.15