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Hardback. A work that connects the knowledge of system function developed in ecosystem ecology with landscape ecology's knowledge of spatial structure. It elucidates the challenges faced by ecosystem scientists working in spatially heterogeneous systems, relevant conceptual approaches used in other disciplines and in different ecosystem types. Editor(s): Lovett, G.; Jones, Clive G.; Turner, Monica G. (University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA); Weathers, Kathleen C. Num Pages: 489 pages, 94 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 929.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 489
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387240893
- ISBN
- 9780387240893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.23
€ 197.23
Hardback. Presents a survey of the genetics of bacteria and their viruses. This work provides students with a comprehensive introduction to this subject. It contains end-of-chapter questions, "Thinking Ahead" and "Applications" boxes, as well as a glossary of common terms. Num Pages: 578 pages, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSGD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 5th ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387239194
- ISBN
- 9780387239194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.69
€ 132.69
hardcover. As studies using microarray technology have evolved, so have the data analysis methods used to analyze these experiments. This volume focuses on the important issue of associating array data with a survival endpoint. It has four lung cancer data sets as the focus of analysis. It serves as a reference for academic and industrial researchers. Editor(s): Shoemaker, Jennifer S. (Duke University Medical Center); Lin, Simon M. Num Pages: 256 pages, 54 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387230740
- ISBN
- 9780387230740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.57
€ 128.57
History of Atmospheric CO2 and Its Effects on Plants, Animals, and Eco...
. Ed(S): Ehleringer, James R.; Cerling, Thure...
Hardback. Editor(s): Ehleringer, James R.; Cerling, Thure; Dearing, M. Denise. Series: Ecological Studies. BIC Classification: PSAF. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 2080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer New York
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387220697
- ISBN
- 9780387220697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 269.15
€ 269.15
Hardback. Emphasizes the interrelationship of the different classes of languages studied in mathematical linguistics (regular, context-free, context-sensitive, and type 0) with aspects to the biochemistry of DNA, RNA, and proteins. Series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering. Num Pages: 437 pages, 274 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PSAK; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 437
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387220468
- ISBN
- 9780387220468
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.48
€ 196.48
hardcover. BIC Classification: PSAN. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1116.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer New York
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387220246
- ISBN
- 9780387220246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.14
€ 132.14
Hardcover. Discussing the mathematical aspects of population genetics with an emphasis on evolutionary theory, this work includes topics such as the theory of molecular population genetics. Series: Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics. Num Pages: 438 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387201917
- ISBN
- 9780387201917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.78
€ 235.78
Hardback. A presentation of all aspects of neural crest cell origins (embryological and evolutionary), development and evolution; neural crest cell behavior (migration) and anomalies (neurocristopathies and birth defects) arising from defective neural crest development. Num Pages: 402 pages, 133 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, 14 col. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387098456
- ISBN
- 9780387098456
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.33
€ 196.33
Problem Solving Handbook in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
. Ed(S): Heath, Lenwood S.; Ramakrishnan, Nar...
Hardback. Bioinformatics is constantly evolving, but a core body of algorithmic ideas for a problem-solving approach in the field has emerged. This handbook stresses that approach as it covers all relevant areas of computational biology and bioinformatics. Editor(s): Heath, Lenwood S.; Ramakrishnan, Naren. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBF; MBGR; PSA; UMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387097596
- ISBN
- 9780387097596
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.84
€ 134.84
Fire in Tropical Savannas: The Kapalga Experiment (Volume 169)
. Ed(S): Andersen, Alan N.; Cook, Garry D.; W...
hardcover. The ten-year research program and the Kapalga fire experiment at CSIRO in Australia has provided knowledge about savanna ecosystems and the role of fire. This volume examines frequent low intensity fires. It is useful for tropical and savanna ecologists, fire ecologists and fire managers. Editor(s): Andersen, Alan N.; Cook, Garry D.; Williams, Richard J. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 216 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9780387002910
- ISBN
- 9780387002910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.07
€ 198.07
Hardback. Why do modern agricultural techniques, which are environmentally damaging, continue to be used? This path-breaking book seeks the answer to that question in an understanding of evolution of agricultural research in its cultural context. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; JH; KNAC; PSAK; RNP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333751398
- ISBN
- 9780333751398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardback. Part of the "Studies in Biology, Economy and Society" series, this book looks at Sir Francis Galton, a grandson of Erasmus Darwin. In his twenties he won fame as an explorer, writing "The Art of Travel". In 1883, he coined the word eugenics by which he meant "good in birth" and "noble in heredity", Editor(s): Keynes, Milo. Series: Studies in Biology, Economy & Society. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; BG; MFN; PDX; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333546956
- ISBN
- 9780333546956
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.13
€ 194.13
Hardback. A source for clinical psychologists and other allied mental health professionals to access information on a range of research on the neurobiology of psychological and psychiatric traits. It is designed to give readers an overview of the knowledge base of the biological processes for each trait. Editor(s): Stough, Con Kerry Kenneth. Series: The Springer Series on Human Exceptionality. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306484766
- ISBN
- 9780306484766
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.14
€ 132.14
Hardback. Studies of selective sweep are recognized by the biological community involved in identification of the targets of selection during speciation, host/pathogen interactions, and resistance to chemical agents. This book deals with the theory and practice of detection of adaptive evolution at the genomic level from the patterns of DNA polymorphism. Editor(s): Nurminsky, Dmitry. Series: Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 121 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 121
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306482359
- ISBN
- 9780306482359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Hardback. Contains proceedings - "Frontiers in Clinical Neuroscience: 2002" - held in Abel Lajtha's honor. These proceedings focus on neurodegeneration and neuroprotection, two topics in clinical and experimental neuroscience. Editor(s): Vecsei, Laszlo. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 195
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306480386
- ISBN
- 9780306480386
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.66
€ 131.66
Hardback. Oral tolerance is a major immunological property of the gastrointestinal mucosa. This book has been designed as a concise overview of the fundamental and clinical advances in the field. Based on the contribution of world experts, this book is helpful to students, clinicians, and researchers working in mucosal immunology and gastroenterology. Editor(s): Morteau, Olivier (Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Grafton, MA, USA). Series: Medical Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306479892
- ISBN
- 9780306479892
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.24
€ 198.24
Hardback. Contains chapters from experts in the field of DNA damage detection, repair, and cell cycle control. This work reviews the understanding of how different types of DNA damage are detected and focuses on how these surveillance mechanisms are coupled to processes of DNA repair, cell cycle control, and apoptosis. Editor(s): Caldecott, Keith William. Series: Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 168 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306479878
- ISBN
- 9780306479878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.22
€ 194.22
Hardback. Aims to provide an integrated view of neuron function, operating in a balanced regime of excitation and inhibition. Emphasizing how this balance is established, maintained, and modified from the molecular to system levels, this book is useful for advanced graduate students, post-docs, and faculty. Editor(s): Hensch, Takao K.; Fagiolini, Michela. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306479625
- ISBN
- 9780306479625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.69
€ 202.69
Hardback. Considering neuroscience as the bridge between the natural and social sciences, this book examines the applicability for sociology, economics, and political science of concepts in cognitive science, evolutionary psychology, and neuroscience. It applies the research in evolutionary neuroscience to the foundation of economics and politics. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306478802
- ISBN
- 9780306478802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.25
€ 201.25
Hardback. Combines two complementary approaches to address the question of the development of the Genetic Code. This volume provides a general reference for the academic audience interested in evolution and, simultaneously, consolidates our detailed knowledge on the biological characteristics of the components of the genetic code. Editor(s): Pouplana, Lluis Ribas de (Scripps Research Institute). Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306478437
- ISBN
- 9780306478437
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.90
€ 201.90
Hardback. Non-coding RNA transcripts form a heterogeneous class of RNAs that can not be characterized by a single specific function. This book takes a look at the function of Non-Coding RNAs and their relationship to molecular biology. Editor(s): Barciszewski, hab. Jan; Erdmann, Volke A. (Free University Berlin). Series: Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 292 pages, bibliographical references , index. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306478352
- ISBN
- 9780306478352
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.54
€ 195.54
Developments in Tryptophan and Serotonin Metabolism
Allegri, Graziella; Costa, Carlo V.L.; Ragazz...
Hardback. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 774 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 43. Weight in Grams: 2840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 774
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306477553
- ISBN
- 9780306477553
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 388.40
€ 388.40
Paperback. Shows the in situ three-dimensional morphology of cerebellar neurons, intracortical circuits and synaptic connections that underpin the functioning of cerebellar neurons in networks. This book shows the cerebellar extrinsic and intrinsic intracortical circuits formed by mossy and climbing fibers as exposed by the cryofracture methods. Num Pages: 136 pages, 89 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; MMP; PSAN; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 11. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306477119
- ISBN
- 9780306477119
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.17
€ 68.17
hardcover. Represents the proceedings of the Sixth Triennial Meeting of the International Basal Ganglia Society, held in Brewster, Massachusetts from October 15-18, 1998. This volume focuses on the functions of the basal ganglia in health and disease and the neural mechanisms that underpin these functions. Editor(s): Graybiel, Ann M.; Delong, Mahlon R. (Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA); Kitai, Stephen T. (University of Tennessee, Memphis, USA). Series: Advances in Behavioral Biology. Num Pages: 685 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; MMG; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 49. Weight in Grams: 2560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 685
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9780306474996
- ISBN
- 9780306474996
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.00
€ 265.00