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Hardcover. Editor(s): Robinson, Allan R.; McCarthy, James J.; Rothschild, Brian J. Series: The Sea: Ideas and Observations on Progress in the Study of the Seas. Num Pages: 662 pages, 84 color illustrations, 1 halftone, 169 line illustrations, 26 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPM; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 1228.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 662
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674017429
- ISBN
- 9780674017429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.40€ 155.29
€ 174.40
€ 155.29
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PHDF; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 799.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691635507
- ISBN
- 9780691635507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.87
€ 225.87
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
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
€ 93.56
€ 93.56
Paperback. Life on earth is characterized by three phenomena: adaptation; diversity; and complexity. Natural selection explains adaptation. But what explains diversity and complexity? This book argues that there exists in evolution a spontaneous tendency toward increased diversity and complexity, one that acts whether natural selection is present or not. Num Pages: 184 pages, 2 halftones, 5 line drawing, 1 table. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226562261
- ISBN
- 9780226562261
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.09
€ 32.99
€ 26.09
Hardcover. Life on earth is characterized by three phenomena: adaptation; diversity; and complexity. Natural selection explains adaptation. But what explains diversity and complexity? This book argues that there exists in evolution a spontaneous tendency toward increased diversity and complexity, one that acts whether natural selection is present or not. Num Pages: 184 pages, 2 halftones, 5 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226562254
- ISBN
- 9780226562254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.94€ 79.61
€ 94.94
€ 79.61
Hardcover. This book uses evolution as the unifying theme to trace the connections between levels of biological complexity from genes through nervous systems, animal societies, and human cultures. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: JMAL; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 285 x 220 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471182191
- ISBN
- 9780471182191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.22
€ 194.22
Hardback. Bioluminescence is everywhere on earth--most of all in the ocean, from angler fish in the depths to flashing dinoflagellates at the surface. Wilson and Hastings explore the natural history, evolution, and biochemistry of the diverse array of organisms that emit light and offer an evolutionary explanation for their sporadic distribution and rarity. Num Pages: 208 pages, 74 color illustrations, 3 halftones, 11 line illustrations, 6 graphs. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674067165
- ISBN
- 9780674067165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.28€ 54.88
€ 59.28
€ 54.88
Hardcover. Editor(s): Neves, Nuno M.; Reis, Rui G. Series: Wiley-Society for Biomaterials. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: PSA; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1146.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118478059
- ISBN
- 9781118478059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.83
€ 252.83
Paperback. A thorough explanation of the tenets of biomechanics At once a basic and applied science, biomechanics focuses on the mechanical cause-effect relationships that determine the motions of living organisms. Biomechanics for Dummies examines the relationship between biological and mechanical worlds. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: PHVN; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 187 x 20. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118674697
- ISBN
- 9781118674697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.64
€ 24.99
€ 18.64
Paperback. Illustrated thoroughly, Biomolecular Archaeology is the first book to clearly guide students through the study of ancient DNA: how to analyze biomolecular evidence (DNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates) to address important archaeological questions. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HDW; PSAK1; PSD; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405179607
- ISBN
- 9781405179607
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 47.39
€ 47.99
€ 47.39
Hardcover. Num Pages: 171 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 171
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617611995
- ISBN
- 9781617611995
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.87€ 70.85
€ 100.87
€ 70.85
Hardback. This volume explores the linkage of the life sciences with policy (biopolicy). It features two points of departure: the implications of the neurosciences for public policy; and the implications of evolutionary theory for policy-making. It includes several case studies of how these points of departure inform our knowledge of policy. Editor(s): Somit, Albert; Peterson, Steven A. Series: Research in Biopolitics. Num Pages: 253 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; PSA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 253
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780528205
- ISBN
- 9781780528205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.16
€ 137.16
Hardcover. Editor(s): Antolli, Paolo G.; Liu, Zhiming. Num Pages: 225 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781621001645
- ISBN
- 9781621001645
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.41€ 158.44
€ 231.41
€ 158.44
Paperback. This book is designed to give students rapid and easy access to key ecological material to assist learning and revision. Series: Instant Notes. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate; (XX) Exams / tests / exercises. Dimension: 240 x 170 x 24. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859962572
- ISBN
- 9781859962572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Paperback. Rev. ed. of: Genetics / G.I. Hickey, H.L. Fletcher, and P. Winter. 3rd ed. 2007. Series: Instant Notes. Num Pages: 392 pages, 26 black & white tables, 150 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 176 x 21. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415693141
- ISBN
- 9780415693141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.75
€ 68.75
Paperback. First book specifically aimed at biologists/ecologists thatexplains how the new freeware statistical package R can be applied to their problems.
This software package is becoming increasingly popular as it ispowerful and free. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 172 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1002.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405190084
- ISBN
- 9781405190084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.17
€ 73.17
Hardcover. Considerable attention has been focused recently on the potential role of human drug metabolites in drug safety and on how to provide a risk assessment for these molecules using preclinical safety models. Editor(s): Nassar, Ala F. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470504789
- ISBN
- 9780470504789
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.36
€ 151.36
Paperback. Since World War II, the biological and technological have been fusing and merging in new ways, resulting in the loss of a distinction between the two. This title deals with the fusion of biological and technological power and the entanglements of biocultures. Editor(s): Smelik, Anneke; Lykke, Nina. Series: In Vivo S. Num Pages: 240 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295988092
- ISBN
- 9780295988092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.36
€ 37.99
€ 34.36
Paperback. Demonstrates that theory of evolution by natural selection discovered by Charles Darwin - is only answer to biggest question of all: why do we exist? Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- Penguin England
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141026169
- ISBN
- 9780141026169
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.49
€ 17.99
€ 13.49
Paperback. This timely book critically examines the capabilities and limitations of new areas of biology, especially epigenetics and neuroscience, that are used as powerful arguments for developing social policy in a particular direction, exploring their implications for policy and practice. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 black & white tables, 8 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JPQB; PSAK; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Critical
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447322344
- ISBN
- 9781447322344
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.98
€ 40.99
€ 38.98
Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: MB; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226059884
- ISBN
- 9780226059884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.96
€ 36.99
€ 28.96