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Life sciences: general issues

Paperback. According to the standard interpretation, the principle of survival of the fittest has rendered human behavior, ultimately selfish. Few doubt that Darwinian theory, especially as construed by the master's German disciple, Ernst Haeckel, inspired Hitler and led to Nazi atrocities. The author argues that this orthodox view is wrongheaded. Num Pages: 272 pages, 5 color plates, 33 halftones, 7 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226058931
ISBN
9780226058931
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 28.00

paperback. Editor(s): Lehn, Helmut; Steiner, Magdalena; Mohr, Hans. Series: Veroffentlichungen Der Akademie Fur Technikfolgenabschatzung in Baden-Wurttemberg. Num Pages: 46 pages, 27 colour illustrations, 48 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Number of pages
46
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642801617
ISBN
9783642801617
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 84.39

Hardcover. All systems produce waste as part of a cycle - bacteria, humans, combustion engines, even one as large and complex as a city. To some extent, this waste can be absorbed, processed, or recycled - though never completely. This book reveals how a long history of human consumption has left our world drowning in waste. Num Pages: 360 pages, 9 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAF; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 235 x 25. Weight in Grams: 626. How Our Consumption Challenges the Planet. 360 pages, 9 line drawings. All systems produce waste as part of a cycle - bacteria, humans, combustion engines, even one as large and complex as a city. To some extent, this waste can be absorbed, processed, or recycled - though never completely. This book reveals how a long history of human consumption has left our world drowning in waste. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSAF; RN. Dimension: 161 x 235 x 25. Weight: 626.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226326993
ISBN
9780226326993
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 28.00

Hardback. Life is produced by the interplay of water and biomolecules. This book deals with the physicochemical aspects of such life phenomena produced by water and biomolecules. All sections have been written by internationally recognized front-line researchers. Editor(s): Kuwajima, K.; Goto, Yuji; Hirata, Fumio (Institute for Molecular Science, Okazaki, Japan); Terazima, Masahide; Kataoka, Mikio. Series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering. Num Pages: 324 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 714.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540887867
ISBN
9783540887867
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 251.17

Paperback. Life is produced by the interplay of water and biomolecules. This book deals with the physicochemical aspects of such life phenomena produced by water and biomolecules. All sections have been written by internationally recognized front-line researchers. Editor(s): Kuwajima, Kunihiro; Goto, Yuji; Hirata, Fumio (Institute for Molecular Science, Okazaki, Japan); Terazima, Masahide; Kataoka, Mikio. Series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering. Num Pages: 324 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642100222
ISBN
9783642100222
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 248.90

Hardback. This book collects papers on ensuring socio-economic stability in the region through improved productivity involving water and land use. It highlights areas of concern and offers ideas for improving the long-term water- and food security in the region. Editor(s): Madramootoo, Chandra A.; Dukhovny, Victor A. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAC; LAM; PSAF; TQSW; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048199730
ISBN
9789048199730
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.77

Paperback. This book collects papers on ensuring socio-economic stability in the region through improved productivity involving water and land use. It highlights areas of concern and offers ideas for improving the long-term water- and food security in the region. Editor(s): Madramootoo, Chandra A.; Dukhovny, Victor A.; Baker, Robert S. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAC; LAM; PSAF; TQSW; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400701120
ISBN
9789400701120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.74

Hardback. Num Pages: 824 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1747.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
824
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306419218
ISBN
9780306419218
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 257.89

Hardback. Presenting the latest research in wetland science, this volume explores the use of constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment, wetland hydrology and evapotranspiration. Additional topics include the affects wetlands have on landscape temperature and the chemical properties of wetland soils. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RNC; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 741.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
330
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048195848
ISBN
9789048195848
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.07

Paperback. Presenting the latest research in wetland science, this volume explores the use of constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment, wetland hydrology and evapotranspiration. Additional topics include the affects wetlands have on landscape temperature and the chemical properties of wetland soils. Editor(s): Vymazal, Jan. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RNC; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400792371
ISBN
9789400792371
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.56

Paperback. Editor(s): Lange, Otto L.; Kappen, L.; Schulze, E-. D. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 558 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 29. Weight in Grams: 959.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1976
Number of pages
558
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642664311
ISBN
9783642664311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 131.10

Hardback. This book examines actions scientists, policy makers and consumers can take to meet the water management challenges of a warming planet. It details a global water demand model up to the year 2050, accounting for socioeconomic trends and climate change. Num Pages: 262 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAF; RBP; RGCM; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 244 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319014562
ISBN
9783319014562
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 40.16

Paperback. Series: Zoophysiology. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1977
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642811074
ISBN
9783642811074
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.19

Paperback. Editor(s): Russo, David; Dagan, Gedeon. Series: Advanced Series in Agricultural Sciences. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB; TQ; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642779497
ISBN
9783642779497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.07

Paperback. Series: Lecture Notes in Engineering. Num Pages: 107 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB; RNH; RNP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 6. Weight in Grams: 221.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
Number of pages
107
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540139867
ISBN
9783540139867
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.19

Paperback. Num Pages: 379 pages, 71 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, 64 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKF; RNFD; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 581.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319330624
ISBN
9783319330624
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 100.61

Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advances Study Institute on Risk and Reliability in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering held at Porto Karras, Greece, May 18-28, 1991 Editor(s): Ganoulis, Jacques G. Series: NATO Asi Series / NATO Asi Subseries I:. Num Pages: 539 pages, 62 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; PBT; PSAF; TDCT; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 29. Weight in Grams: 945.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Number of pages
539
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642769733
ISBN
9783642769733
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 197.32

Paperback. Editor(s): Rubin, Hillel; Nachtnebel, Peter; Furst, Josef; Shamir, U. Num Pages: 433 pages, 60 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSGD; RBK; RNC; RNF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 691.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
433
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642627750
ISBN
9783642627750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 195.66

Paperback. Around 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in water. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney explores the science of water, its structure and remarkable properties, and its vital role for life on Earth. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: PHVB; PNR; PSA; RBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 113 x 11. Weight in Grams: 126.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198708728
ISBN
9780198708728
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. Editor(s): Bendell-Young, Leah; Gallaugher, Patricia. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPM; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 427.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461355816
ISBN
9781461355816
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.61

Paperback. Series: Springer Series in Synergetics. Num Pages: 334 pages, 118 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PBWR; PHU; PSA; PSAN; TTBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 516.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9783662510780
ISBN
9783662510780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.07

Hardcover. Series: Springer Series in Synergetics. Num Pages: 334 pages, 118 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PBWR; PHU; PSA; PSAN; TTBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 150 x 24. Weight in Grams: 642.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783662438497
ISBN
9783662438497
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.20

Paperback. Num Pages: 175 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKC; RNH; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 278.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Number of pages
175
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642624445
ISBN
9783642624445
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.80

Paperback. Waves in Neural Media: From Single Neurons to Neural Fields Series: Lecture Notes on Mathematical Modelling in the Life Sciences. Num Pages: 455 pages, 133 black & white illustrations, 18 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBW; PDE; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
455
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461488651
ISBN
9781461488651
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 139.98

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