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Life sciences: general issues
Hardcover. This book offers comprehensive coverage of the neuroscience and behavior of honeybees. Coverage includes social organization, communication and navigation, brain anatomy and physiology, sensory systems, genetics and molecular biology, and learning and memory. Editor(s): Galizia, Giovanni C.; Eisenhardt, Dorothea; Giurfa, Martin. Num Pages: 524 pages, 10 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400720985
- ISBN
- 9789400720985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 285.92
€ 285.92
Hardback. This book explores reservoir limnology in tropical and subtropical China. Coverage includes zooplankton, phytoplankton and zoobenthos communities, cyanobateria, nutrient budget, sediments, biogeochemical cycling of mercury, fishery and eutrophication. Editor(s): Han, Bo-Ping; Liu, Zhengwen. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PSAF; RBKF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400720060
- ISBN
- 9789400720060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.07
€ 196.07
Hardback. This volume presents a collection of remarkable adaptations to anoxia, observed in protists, fungi, plants and animals. The text presents case studies that provide evidence for controlled beneficial use of anoxia, like organic modification of free radicals, for example. Editor(s): Altenbach, Alexander V.; Bernhard, Joan M.; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 684 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSF; PSG; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1175.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 684
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718951
- ISBN
- 9789400718951
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.62
€ 254.62
Hardback. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the field of biobanks and human tissue research, including ethical and legal challenges, regulatory issues, the rights of donors and patients, and examples and recommendations for the future of tissue research. Editor(s): Lenk, Christian; Sandor, Judit; Gordijn, Bert. Series: The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBGR; PSAD; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716728
- ISBN
- 9789400716728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardback. Includes overviews of the evolutionary and molecular biology that are necessary. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PSAJ; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2nd Edition.
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716261
- ISBN
- 9789400716261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.13
€ 251.13
Hardback. Early successional habitats are disappearing as abandoned farmland, pastures, and cleared forest patches return to forest. This book synthesizes current knowledge and original research to address key issues such as carbon sequestration and sustainability. Editor(s): Greenberg, Cathryn; Collins, Beverly S.; Thompson, Frank. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 643.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716193
- ISBN
- 9789400716193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
Hardback. This volume contains the extended versions of the best papers presented at the ISVLSI 2010 conference. It features work from leading scientists from the emerging areas of nanoelectronics, MEMS and molecular, biological and quantum computing. Editor(s): Voros, Nikolaos S.; Mukherjee, Amar; Sklavos, Nicolas; Masselos, Konstantinos; Huebner, Michael. Series: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. Num Pages: 356 pages, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; TJFC; UT; UYD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 695.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400714878
- ISBN
- 9789400714878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.05
€ 251.05
Paperback. The result of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop, this book covers a new subfield of environmental study. It outlines the theory and examines cases ranging from mercury contamination during World War I to the ecological impacts of the Palestinian occupation. Editor(s): Machlis, Gary E.; Hanson, Thor; Spiric, Zdravko; McKendry, Jean E. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 200 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400712867
- ISBN
- 9789400712867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.34
€ 194.34
Hardback. The result of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop, this book covers a new subfield of environmental study. It outlines the theory and examines cases ranging from mercury contamination during World War I to the ecological impacts of the Palestinian occupation. Editor(s): Machlis, Gary E.; Hanson, Thor; McKendry, Jean E.; Spiric, Zdravko. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 200 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 643.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400712133
- ISBN
- 9789400712133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
Hardback. Based on lectures presented on the International Summer School on Biophysics held in Croatia in September 2009, this volume includes papers in the field of biophysics covering topics such as biological phenomena from single protein to macromolecular aggregations structure by using variant physical methods (NMR, EPR, FTIR, and Mass Spectrometry). Editor(s): Brnjas-Kraljevic, Jasminka; Pifat-Mrzljak, Greta. Num Pages: 163 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL; PHVN; PNFS; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400708921
- ISBN
- 9789400708921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.90
€ 193.90
Hardback. This book examines the emerging development of computational gene function prediction methods, which are targeted to analyze large scale data, and also those which use such omics data as additional source of function prediction. Editor(s): Kihara, Daisuke. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA; PSBC; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 649.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400708808
- ISBN
- 9789400708808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.75
€ 250.75
Hardcover. The Handbook of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Volume I provides an up-to-date overview of the rapid advances made in the clinical and basic science studies in the field, supporting our understanding of the relationship between the various aspects of schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Editor(s): Ritsner, Michael S. Num Pages: 494 pages, 18 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: MMH; MMJ; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 924.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400708365
- ISBN
- 9789400708365
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.64
€ 197.64
Hardback. This fascinating book offers an introduction to scientists interested in the use of mice as a model to understand complex biological questions in the post-genomic era. It highlights the possibilities, but also discusses the current problems in this field. Editor(s): Brakebusch, Cord; Pihlajaniemi, Taina. Num Pages: 179 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MQW; PSAK; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 242 x 13. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 179
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400707498
- ISBN
- 9789400707498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.05
€ 194.05
Politics and Development in a Trans-boundary Watershed
. Ed(S): Ojendal, Joakim; Hansson, Stina; Hel...
Hardback. Water, and its governance, is now a key global issue. With much of the world's water found in transboundary systems, the weak protocols on dealing with concerns that arise are a major headache for policy makers. This volume case studies the Lower Mekong Basin. Editor(s): Ojendal, Joakim; Hansson, Stina; Hellberg, Sofie. Num Pages: 212 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; PSAF; PSVP; RNFD; RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400704756
- ISBN
- 9789400704756
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Hardback. This, the fourth of six volumes that review the hypotrichs, a major group of the spirotrichs, covers the Gonostomatidae, the Kahliellidae, and a number of further taxa of unknown position in the hypotrichs. The book collates data from a vast array of sources. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 756 pages, 34 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSC; PSGN; PSVS; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1226.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 756
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400704541
- ISBN
- 9789400704541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 376.17
€ 376.17
Hardcover. Wildfires are likely to become more extensive and more severe with global warming. This book explores the effects of altered fire regimes on landscape, dominant species, plants, animals and human communities. The discussion includes fire management policies. Editor(s): McKenzie, Donald; Miller, Carol S.; Falk, Donald A. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 312 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RNPG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400703001
- ISBN
- 9789400703001
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.85
€ 195.85
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
€ 194.74
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
€ 194.77
Hardback. Presenting a unique study of Integrative Problem-Solving (IPS), this volume integrates sophisticated mathematics and the scientific method with philosophical thinking and sociological analysis. The text explores stochastic reasoning, as it underlines the conceptual and methodological framework of IPS. Num Pages: 527 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; MBN; PBT; PDA; PSA; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1096.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 527
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048198894
- ISBN
- 9789048198894
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.43
€ 198.43
Paperback. In this era of political transition, are we more or less secure than before? This book connects the concepts of security and safety, focusing on the transportation of dangerous materials. It shows how to avoid risks and deal with any problems that do arise. Editor(s): Brugnoli, Alberto. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 165 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNR; PSAF; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 165
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048197460
- ISBN
- 9789048197460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.52
€ 195.52