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Paperback. Series: New Human Frontiers - Polity. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JMC; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Polity Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745689975
- ISBN
- 9780745689975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.88
€ 15.88
Hardback. Offers an evolutionary history of Darwin's finches since their origin almost 3 million years ago. By continuously tracking finch populations over a period of four decades, this title uncovers the causes and consequences of significant events leading to evolutionary changes in species. Num Pages: 432 pages, 44 color illus. 129 line illus. 21 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160467
- ISBN
- 9780691160467
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.41€ 46.96
€ 59.41
€ 46.96
Hardback. Contains some articles on the important topics in seven major areas: phylogenetics and the history of life; selection and adaptation; evolutionary processes; genes, genomes, and phenotypes; speciation and macroevolution; evolution of behavior, society, and humans; and evolution and modern society. Editor(s): Baum, David A.; Futuyma, Douglas J.; Hoekstra, Hopi E.; Moore, Allen J.; Peichel, Catherine Lynn; Schluter, Dolph; Whitlock, Michael. Num Pages: 872 pages, 16 color illus. 4 halftones. 97 line illus. 23 tables. 1 map. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 264 x 203 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1946.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 880
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691149776
- ISBN
- 9780691149776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.52€ 98.65
€ 129.52
€ 98.65
Paperback. Covers various aspects of contemporary biology including gene therapy, the Human Genome Project, DNA testing, and genetic engineering, and fundamental concepts. This book discusses classical and molecular genetics, quantitative and population genetics including cloning and genetic diseases, and the many applications of genetics to the world. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231130134
- ISBN
- 9780231130134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 31.19
€ 43.99
€ 31.19
Paperback. Focusing on the period from 1970s onwards, this is a study of the relationship between politics, economics, science, and cultural values in the United States. It demonstrates that the history of biotechnology cannot be understood without taking into account the simultaneous rise of neo-liberalism as a political force and an economic policy. Series: In Vivo - A Mclellan Book. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295987910
- ISBN
- 9780295987910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.36
€ 37.99
€ 34.36
Paperback. Charles Darwin's experiences in the Galapagos Islands in 1835 helped to guide his thoughts toward a revolutionary theory: that species were not fixed but diversified from their ancestors over many generations. This book explains what we have learned about the origin and evolution of new species. Series: Princeton Series in Evolutionary Biology. Num Pages: 224 pages, 120 color illus. 46 line illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLSEG; PDZ; PSAJ; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691149998
- ISBN
- 9780691149998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 31.19
€ 43.99
€ 31.19
Paperback. Most conventional gardening books concentrate on how and when to carry out horticultural tasks such as pruning, seed sowing and taking cuttings. Science and the Garden, Third Edition is unique in explaining in straightforward terms some of the science that underlies these practices. Editor(s): Ingram, David S.; Vince-Prue, Daphne; Gregory, Peter J. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: PSA; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118778432
- ISBN
- 9781118778432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.29
€ 58.29
Hardback. This book provides a thorough introduction to the use of data mining algorithms as an investigative tool for applications in genomics. It then explores tremendous advances in the field and offers frontier case studies based on current research. Series: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; UNF; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402089749
- ISBN
- 9781402089749
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.82
€ 130.82
Hardback. Provides breeders and veterinarians with a range of information on Genetics. The authors have reviewed the traditional sources of scientific literature, and conducted interviews with veterinarians, researchers and breeders. Their aim has been to make the book accessible, whilst providing an impartial look at sometimes controversial issues. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; WNGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 398. 272 pages, black & white illustrations. Provides breeders and veterinarians with a range of information on Genetics. The authors have reviewed the traditional sources of scientific literature, and conducted interviews with veterinarians, researchers and breeders. Their aim has been to make the book accessible, whilst providing an impartial look at sometimes controversial issues. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSAK; WNGC. Dimension: 246 x 167 x 21. Weight: 550.
- Publisher
- Elsevier Health Sciences
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750640695
- ISBN
- 9780750640695
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.41
€ 79.41
Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AQ; PSAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 131 x 7. Weight in Grams: 96.
- Publisher
- Wooden Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904263692
- ISBN
- 9781904263692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.37
€ 9.37
Paperback. Asking and answering questions is the cornerstone of science, yet formal training in understanding this key process is often overlooked. Asking Questions in Biology unpacks this crucial process of enquiry, from a biological perspective, at its various stages. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 5th New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781292085999
- ISBN
- 9781292085999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.80
€ 55.80
Paperback. The ideal review for the thousands of college students who enroll in genetics courses. Series: Schaum's Outline Series. Num Pages: 432 pages, ill. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 275 x 207 x 18. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780071625036
- ISBN
- 9780071625036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.95
€ 40.99
€ 28.95
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199671397
- ISBN
- 9780199671397
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.70
€ 84.70
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 40 line illus. BIC Classification: JHB; PDZ; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 166 x 244 x 26. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691164748
- ISBN
- 9780691164748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
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
Paperback. This book covers mammalian evolution from the aftermath of the dinosaur extinction to the glacial climax of the Pleistocene epoch, from early lemur-like primates to giant cold-climate adapted mega-mammals, such as the woolly mammoth or mastodon. Num Pages: 328 pages, 116 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 173 x 18. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231116411
- ISBN
- 9780231116411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.07
€ 46.99
€ 41.07
Hardback. Num Pages: 369 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 187 x 25. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 369
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620817124
- ISBN
- 9781620817124
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.08€ 172.78
€ 253.08
€ 172.78
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN; UMW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 190. .
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780128040430
- ISBN
- 9780128040430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.93
€ 79.93
Paperback. The idea of a missing link between humanity and our animal ancestors predates evolution and popular science. The author takes aim at this misleading notion, arguing that it reflects a profound misunderstanding of how evolution works and, when applied to the evolution of our own species, supports mistaken ideas about our own place in the universe. Num Pages: 217 pages, 6 halftones. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226271200
- ISBN
- 9780226271200
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.49
€ 19.99
€ 17.49
Paperback. Offers a fresh perspective on the role of size in biology. This title explores the universal impact of being the right size. By examining stories ranging from "Alice in Wonderland" to "Gulliver's Travels", it shows that humans have always been fascinated by things big and small. Num Pages: 176 pages, 35 line illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSA; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 204 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691152332
- ISBN
- 9780691152332
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.29
€ 19.99
€ 16.29
Hardback. Editor(s): Suzuki, Masa; Yamamoto, Shinji. Num Pages: 440 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 187 x 26. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629480497
- ISBN
- 9781629480497
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 342.19€ 232.50
€ 342.19
€ 232.50
Paperback. 50 Great Myths of Human Evolution uses common misconceptions to explore basic theory and research in human evolution and strengthen critical thinking skills for lay readers and students. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470673928
- ISBN
- 9780470673928
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.23
€ 26.99
€ 22.23
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
Paperback. Includes a preface and epilogue that brings Wilderness and the American Mind into dialogue with contemporary debates about wilderness. This is a study of changing attitudes toward wilderness during American history, as well as the origins of the environmental and conservation movements. Num Pages: 440 pages, 1 b&w illustration. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSAF; RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300190380
- ISBN
- 9780300190380
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.67
€ 26.99
€ 20.67