Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
hardcover. Formulates dynamic models of robot interaction with different kinds of environment, from pure geometrical constraints to complex dynamic environments. This book is of interest to engineers working in research and development in robotics and automation and to both graduate and postgraduate students. Series: Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAD; TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402018091
- ISBN
- 9781402018091
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.18
€ 187.18
Hardback. Examines the astrobiological origins of life and the emergence of biodiversity in extreme environments. In this title, the coverage includes extremophiles: microbes living in hostile conditions of high temperature, psychrophilic, UV radiation, and halophilic environments. It also discusses the origin and history of Martian water. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 709 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1246.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 709
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018138
- ISBN
- 9781402018138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.34
€ 246.34
The Senses of Fish. Adaptations for the Reception of Natural Stimuli.
. Ed(S): Emde, Gerhard Von Der; Mogdans, Joac...
Hardback. During evolution, the senses of fish have adapted to the physical conditions of the environment in which different species live. This book contains examples of adaptation and refinement for six sensory systems. It demonstrates the impressive capability of fish sensory systems to effectively overcome physical problems imposed by the environment. Editor(s): Emde, Gerhard von der; Mogdans, Joachim; Kapoor, B. G. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 377 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1060.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018206
- ISBN
- 9781402018206
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.52
€ 190.52
Hardback. Suitable for those interested in a review of the field of bioethics. This book presents a comprehensive survey of bioethics. It contains essays that outline areas where future research is needed. It identifies potential areas for collaboration between traditional philosophers and bioethicists. Editor(s): Khushf, George. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 570 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 38. Weight in Grams: 976.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018701
- ISBN
- 9781402018701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 387.96
€ 387.96
Hardback. Deals with 'phylogenetic supertrees'. This book provides a comprehensive look at supertrees, ranging from the methods used to build supertrees to the significance of supertrees to bioinformatic and biological research. It provides reviews of many of the major supertree methods. Editor(s): Bininda-Emonds, Olaf R.P. (Technische Universitat Munchen). Series: Computational Biology. Num Pages: 564 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 968.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 564
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402023286
- ISBN
- 9781402023286
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.92
€ 249.92
Paperback. Rather than analyze the combined primary character data directly, supertree construction proceeds by combining the tree topologies derived from those data. This book looks at supertrees, ranging from the methods used to build supertrees to the significance of supertrees to bioinformatic and biological research. Editor(s): Bininda-Emonds, Olaf R.P. (Technische Universitat Munchen). Series: Computational Biology. Num Pages: 564 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 825.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 564
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402023293
- ISBN
- 9781402023293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 247.87
€ 247.87
hardcover. Describes plant geographical description of the area, syntaxonomy, spatial patterns, floristic richness, structure of plant communities in relation to soil properties and herbivore influence for a mountain region. Seasonal, inter-annual, and long-term dynamics of vegetation are also discussed on the base of long-term observations. Editor(s): Onipchenko, Vladimir G. (Moscow State University). Series: Geobotany. Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; PSAF; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 963.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402023828
- ISBN
- 9781402023828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.42
€ 242.42
The Ganges Water Diversion. Environmental Effects and Implications.
M. Monirul (University Of Toronto) . Ed(S): Q...
Hardback. Presents multi-disciplinary analyses of the environmental effects and implications in Bangladesh and India of the Ganges water diversion. This book demonstrates that the downstream part of the Ganges River basin in Bangladesh, which has a sensitive ecosystem, has caused significant damage to many economic sectors and ecosystems. Editor(s): Qader Mirza, M. Monirul (University of Toronto). Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSAF; RBKF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402024795
- ISBN
- 9781402024795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.43
€ 193.43
Estuarine Nutrient Cycling -the Influence of Primary Producers
. Ed(S): Nielsen, Soren Laurentius; Banta, Ga...
Hardback. Eutrophication of coastal waters causes significant changes in the species composition of the primary producers. This book focuses on the consequences of such changes for nutrient cycling. It investigates how different types of primary producers influence nutrient cycling in coastal marine waters, and also address specific ecological processes. Editor(s): Nielsen, Soren Laurentius; Banta, Gary T. (Roskilde University); Pedersen, Morten Foldager. Series: Aquatic Ecology Series. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026386
- ISBN
- 9781402026386
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.14
€ 192.14
Hardback. Explores fresh frontiers in bioinformatics, such as Glycomics or the computational modeling of genetic processes. This book discusses confounding factors that are crucial to the development of the field, such as the ability to protect and restrict intellectual property in the field, or the challenges involved in educating bioinformatics users. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph; Rubin, Eitan. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026393
- ISBN
- 9781402026393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.82
€ 191.82
Hardback. Problems of scale have exercised the minds of ecologists for many years. This volume deals with this subject and with mathematical approaches to improve our understanding of complex ecological systems. It also focuses on monitoring the responses of ecosystems, especially to human impacts upon them. Editor(s): Hong, Sun-Kee; Lee, John A.; Ihm, Byung-Sun; Farina, Almo; Son, Yowhan; Eun-Shik, Kim; Choe, Jae Chun. Num Pages: 426 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026881
- ISBN
- 9781402026881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.00
€ 195.00
Hardback. Focuses on articles relevant to mouse chemical mutagenesis. This book provides an overview of the history of the Human Genome Project and use of the mouse as the primary organism for the functional annotation of the mammalian genome. It analyzes data on DNA damage after chemical treatment; summarizes the power of allelic series; and more. Editor(s): Justice, Monica; Bedell, Mary. Series: Georgia Genetics Review. Num Pages: 98 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 7. Weight in Grams: 411.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 98
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028755
- ISBN
- 9781402028755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.03
€ 126.03
Hardback. The GEI (Grupo Especies Invasoras) organised the First National Conference on Invasive Alien Species in Spain in 2003. This book contains key contributions of this conference. It is suitable for those seeking an understanding of non-native species invasions. Editor(s): Capdevila-Arguelles, Laura (G.E.I. - Grupo Especies Invasoras); Zilletti, Bernardo. Num Pages: 150 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Biological Invasions, 7.1 (2005)
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029028
- ISBN
- 9781402029028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.10
€ 127.10
Handbook to the Construction and Use of Insect Collection and Rearing ...
Gregory S. (University Of Shippensburg) Pauls...
Hardback. Offers a compilation of techniques and devices for collecting and rearing insects. This book explains the various techniques of how to build rearing devices and use insect collecting to stimulate insect exploration. There is also a review of statistics for use in the classroom, and suggestions for classroom projects. Num Pages: 121 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSTP; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 121
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029745
- ISBN
- 9781402029745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Hardback. Agriculture is the lifeblood of the majority of people in Africa. It is not just a provider of food, it is a way of life for rural people. This book attempts to discuss the important issues in African agriculture that have an ethical thread. Editor(s): Niekerk, Alvin van. Num Pages: 167 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029882
- ISBN
- 9781402029882
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.90
€ 122.90
Hardback. Several cyanobacterial species can produce powerful toxins that provide a serious threat for water quality and human health. These harmful cyanobacteria are especially prominent in freshwater ecosystems, and are a major concern for water managers. This title provides an overview of the advances in our knowledge of harmful cyanobacteria. Editor(s): Huisman, Jef (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Hans, C.P. Mattijs (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Visser, Petra M. (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Series: Aquatic Ecology Series. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; WNCS2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030093
- ISBN
- 9781402030093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.18
€ 187.18
hardcover. Includes fourteen essays that ask questions about human nature, genetic technologies, reproductive rights, human subjects research, and environmental issues. This volume is suitable for students and teachers of bioethics and related topics, as well as for professionals working in these disciplines. Editor(s): Galston, Arthur W.; Peppard, Christiana Z. (Yale University). Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402030611
- ISBN
- 9781402030611
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.34
€ 191.34
Ecological Risks Associated with the Destruction of Chemical Weapons
. Ed(S): Kolodkin, Vladimir M. (Udmurt State ...
Hardback. Presents a compendium of the workshop on the 'Ecological Risks Associated with the Destruction of Chemical Weapons', hosted by the University of Luneburg in October 2003, which brought the former enemies NATO and Russia together to discuss and exchange their experiences in the laudable mission of disposal of chemical weapons. Editor(s): Kolodkin, Vladimir M. (Udmurt State University); Ruck, Wolfgang E. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PN; PSAF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031359
- ISBN
- 9781402031359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.42
€ 246.42
Ecological Risks Associated with the Destruction of Chemical Weapons
. Ed(S): Kolodkin, Vladimir M. (Udmurt State ...
Paperback. Presents a compendium of the workshop on the 'Ecological Risks Associated with the Destruction of Chemical Weapons', hosted by the University of Luneburg in October 2003, which brought the former enemies NATO and Russia together to discuss and exchange their experiences in the laudable mission of disposal of chemical weapons. Editor(s): Kolodkin, Vladimir M. (Udmurt State University); Ruck, Wolfgang E. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; TBC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031366
- ISBN
- 9781402031366
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 243.44
€ 243.44
Hardback. Resituates bioethics in fundamental outlook by challenging both the Kantian and utilitarian approaches to evaluating how new technologies apply to human life. Drawing on an analysis of the dignity of the human person, as an agent and as the recipient of action, this book presents a "theoretical" approach to the problems of contemporary bioethics. Series: Philosophy and Medicine / Catholic Studies in Bioethics. Num Pages: 155 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 395.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031557
- ISBN
- 9781402031557
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.26
€ 125.26