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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
Dopaminergic Neuron Transplantation in the Weaver Mouse Model of Parki...
Lazaros Constantinos Triarhou
Hardback. Marks the culmination of research on the transplantation of dopaminergic neurons in the striatum of the weaver mouse, a neurological mutant characterized by genetically-determined degeneration of midbrain dopamine neurons. This book reviews structural and functional aspects of intrastriatal mesencephalic neuron grafting into the weaver model. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306474354
- ISBN
- 9780306474354
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.76
€ 130.76
Hardback. Provides an analysis on how a single molecule is able to encode a wide range of functions in various biological systems, contributing to the disappearance of frontiers in biology. This volume is useful for scientists of multiple fields, interested by the consequence of sophisticated mechanisms of signal transduction. Editor(s): Bagnard, Dominique. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 168 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 451.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306474163
- ISBN
- 9780306474163
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.05
€ 194.05
Hardback. Focuses on the status of Ca2+ ions in regulation of phototransduction, light adaptation and the recovery phase in vertebrate photoreceptors. This book emphasises on Ca2+-binding proteins and their targets, among them particulate guanylate cyclases, GPCR-coupled kinases and cyclic nucleotide-gated cation channels. Editor(s): Baehr, Wolfgang; Palczewski, Krzysztof. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 653 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK; PSAN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1555.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 653
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306474156
- ISBN
- 9780306474156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.64
€ 256.64
Hardback. Given the very limited capacity of regeneration in the brain, protecting neurons that are on the brink of death is a major challenge for basic and clinical neuroscience. This book brings together leading experts from neurobiology, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, neuroimmunology and clinical neuroscience to highlight this field. Editor(s): Alzheimer, Christian. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 501 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 501
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306474149
- ISBN
- 9780306474149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 268.60
€ 268.60
The Bereitschaftspotential. Movement-related Cortical Potentials.
. Ed(S): Jahanshahi, Marjan; Hallett, Mark
Hardback. Aims to bring together some of the important research on the Bereitschaftspotential and other movement-related cortical potentials. This volume also seeks to highlight and address some of the pertinent questions relating to the Bereitschaftspotential and to identify the key issues for future investigation in this field. Editor(s): Jahanshahi, Marjan; Hallett, Mark. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 927.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306474071
- ISBN
- 9780306474071
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.46
€ 252.46