Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
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
€ 58.57€ 53.40
€ 58.57
€ 53.40
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
€ 241.90
€ 241.90
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€ 18.33
€ 24.99
€ 18.33
Paperback. Constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Biomedical Image Registration, WBIR 2010, held in Lubeck, Germany, in July 2010. This book features the papers that are organized in topical sections on biomedical applications, evaluation, methods of registration, and model based registration. Editor(s): Fischer, Bernd; Dawant, Benoit M.; Lorenz, Cristian. Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Num Pages: 280 pages, 113 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBP; MMP; PSA; UG; UND; UYQP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642143656
- ISBN
- 9783642143656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.82
€ 65.82
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€ 46.41
€ 47.99
€ 46.41
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
€ 99.66€ 69.24
€ 99.66
€ 69.24
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
€ 133.36
€ 133.36
Hardback. Editor(s): Jubilee, Purkayastha. Num Pages: 366 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 42 colour illustrations, 71 black & white tables, 70 colo. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSAF; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 941.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789811006197
- ISBN
- 9789811006197
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.18
€ 194.18
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
€ 228.65€ 154.77
€ 228.65
€ 154.77
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
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Condition: New
€ 38.25
€ 38.25
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
€ 44.51
€ 44.51
Paperback. This edition has been reorganised and some detail removed from both text and figures in order to make it a more effective resource for students. While concentrating on core themes, areas where there have been significant advances, especially learning, memory and cognition, have been thoroughly updated. Series: Instant Notes. Num Pages: 392 pages, 25 black & white tables, 203 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 175 x 21. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415607698
- ISBN
- 9780415607698
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. Examines the global issue of biomedical research increasingly failing to deliver patient benefits and health system improvement. The book highlights the problem and its consequences, and analyses the underlying causative factors and provides powerful prescriptions for change to close the 'innovation gap'. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBN; MBP; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198737780
- ISBN
- 9780198737780
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Condition: New
€ 73.14
€ 73.14
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
€ 71.18
€ 71.18
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
€ 147.89
€ 147.89
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
€ 36.99€ 35.75
€ 36.99
€ 35.75
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€ 13.17
€ 17.99
€ 13.17
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€ 37.94
€ 40.99
€ 37.94
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
€ 35.99€ 28.32
€ 35.99
€ 28.32
Paperback. The word is spreading among outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers that bogs and fens (peatlands) are among the most fascinating and beautiful places to visit. This book covers 155 of the species most likely to be discovered alongside the boardwalks and presents stunning photographs of 98 of them. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 1KBC; PSAF; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- University Press of New England
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611687934
- ISBN
- 9781611687934
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 21.72
€ 26.99
€ 21.72
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins: Systems Biology Regulators
. Ed(S): Vukicevic, Slobodan; Sampath, Kuber ...
Hardback. Editor(s): Vukicevic, Slobodan; Sampath, Kuber T. Series: Progress in Inflammation Research. Num Pages: 445 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; PSA; PSBC; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 445
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319475059
- ISBN
- 9783319475059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.63
€ 247.63
Paperback. Are reproductive and genetic technologies racing ahead of a society that is unable to establish limits to their use? This book examines the case of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), the procedure used to prevent serious genetic disease by embryo selection, and the so-called "designer baby" method. Series: In-Formation. Num Pages: 288 pages, 15 halftones. 7 line illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691121932
- ISBN
- 9780691121932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 32.90
€ 46.99
€ 32.90
Hardcover. The genetic information being unlocked by advances in genomic and high throughput technologies is rapidly revolutionizing our understanding of developmental processes in bovine species. This information is allowing researchers unprecedented insight into the genetic basis of key traits. Editor(s): Womack, James. Num Pages: 284 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVH; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813821221
- ISBN
- 9780813821221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.78
€ 232.78
Hardcover. Num Pages: 152 pages, illus. BIC Classification: JM; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 187 x 16. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606920350
- ISBN
- 9781606920350
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.90€ 78.86
€ 114.90
€ 78.86