Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Hardback. The rate of creation of reactive nitrogen on the earth has increased over the years. This book presents a series of studies from across the Americas whose aim is to highlight key natural processes that control nitrogen cycling as well as discuss the main anthropogenic influences on the nitrogen cycle in both the tropical and temperate regions. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGM; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047176
- ISBN
- 9781402047176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.83
€ 123.83
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Groundwater and Ecosystems, Canakkale, Turkey, 5-7 September 2005 Editor(s): Baba, Alper; Howard, Ken W. F.; Gunduz, Orhan. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047374
- ISBN
- 9781402047374
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Condition: New
€ 126.56
€ 126.56
Hardback. Presents an overview of chemical ecology related to different ecosystems. This title offers an outlook at novel directions that can be taken in chemical ecology through a molecular-ecological or eco-genomic approach. Editor(s): Dicke, Marcel; Takken, Willem. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047831
- ISBN
- 9781402047831
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Condition: New
€ 241.25
€ 241.25
Hardback. Integrates modern computational studies of nucleic acids, ranging from advanced electronic structure quantum chemical calculations through explicit solvent molecular dynamics (MD) simulations up to mesoscopic modeling, with the main focus given to the MD field. Editor(s): Sponer, Jiri (Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic); Lankas, Filip. Series: Challenges and Advances in Computational Chemistry and Physics. Num Pages: 650 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNF; PNN; PSAK1; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1083.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 650
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047947
- ISBN
- 9781402047947
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Condition: New
€ 245.00
€ 245.00
Hardback. Presents the research in quantifying complex mixtures in the environment and analyzing their potential impact on human health. Editor(s): Donnelly, K.C.; Cizmas, Leslie H. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMG; MMR; PSAF; RN; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402048449
- ISBN
- 9781402048449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.54
€ 127.54
Radiation Risk Estimates in Normal and Emergency Situations
. Ed(S): Cigna, Arrigo A.; Durante, Marco
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Impact of Radiation Risk Estimates in Normal and Emergency Situations, Yerevan, Armenia, 8-11 September 2005. Editor(s): Cigna, Arrigo A.; Durante, Marco. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series B (Closed). Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PDX; PHVN; PSAF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1035.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049552
- ISBN
- 9781402049552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 189.89
€ 189.89
Hardback. Maritime canals dissolve natural barriers to the dispersal of marine organisms, providing novel opportunities for natural dispersal, as well as for shipping-mediated transport. This book assesses the impacts of the world's three principal maritime canals - the Kiel, the Panama, the Suez - as invasion corridors for alien biota. Editor(s): Gollasch, Stephan; Galil, Bella S.; Cohen, Andrew N. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP; RNK; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050466
- ISBN
- 9781402050466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.41
€ 192.41
Hardback. The book focuses on Mediterranean island landscapes and examines their biotic ecological, physical, and environmental characteristics. It also explores the major environmental changes that the islands experienced during the Quaternary period. Editor(s): Vogiatzakis, I.N.; Pungetti, G.; Mannion, Antoinette. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QRM; JHM; PSAF; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 765.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050633
- ISBN
- 9781402050633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.22
€ 241.22
Ecology of Tidal Freshwater Forested Wetlands of the Southeastern Unit...
. Ed(S): Conner, William H.; Doyle, Thomas W....
Hardback. Draws together various findings on the hydrological processes, community organization, and stress physiology of freshwater, tidally influenced land-margin forests of the southeastern United States. This book describes the land use history that led to the restricted distribution of these wetlands. Editor(s): Conner, William H.; Doyle, Thomas W.; Krauss, Kenneth W. Num Pages: 505 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; PSAF; PSPF; RBKF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 901.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 505
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050947
- ISBN
- 9781402050947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.29
€ 242.29
Hardcover. A collection of more than 30 peer-reviewed papers that focuses on the diversity and conservation of arthropods. It highlights issues that range from large-scale disturbance to local management, from spatial heterogeneity to temporal patterns. Editor(s): Hawksworth, David Leslie; Bull, Alan T. Series: Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 525 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP; PSVT; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1189.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052033
- ISBN
- 9781402052033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.87
€ 243.87
Hardback. A guide to the revolutionary area of systems biology and its application in cell culture engineering. It offers a review with in depth assessments and perspectives of post-genomic biology through understanding the molecular and cellular basis of integrated biological systems. Editor(s): Al-Rubeai, Mohamed; Fussenegger, Martin. Series: Cell Engineering. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSBC; PSF; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052514
- ISBN
- 9781402052514
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.30
€ 247.30
Trends in Antarctic Terrestrial and Limnetic Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Bergstrom, Dana M.; Convey, Pete; Hu...
Hardback. The Antarctic provides a suite of scenarios useful for investigating the range of climate change effects on terrestrial and limnetic biota. This book discusses the likely effects of climate change on Antarctic terrestrial and limnetic ecosystems. Editor(s): Bergstrom, Dana M.; Convey, Pete; Huiskes, Ad H.L. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MTS; PSAF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052767
- ISBN
- 9781402052767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.07
€ 189.07
hardcover. Presents a range of contributions addressing diverse aspects of biodiversity exploitation and conservation. This book also presents examples that derive from studies in 17 countries including Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America. Editor(s): Hawksworth, David L.; Bull, Alan T. Series: Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 514 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RNCB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 937.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 514
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402052828
- ISBN
- 9781402052828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.29
€ 242.29
Hardback. Ecosystems are complex and enigmatic entities that are ultimately our life support systems. This book explores developments that unfold when math and physics meet ecology. It examines ecosystems from theoretical, experimental, and empirical viewpoints. It begins by simplifying and synthesizing nature's complex relationships. Editor(s): McCann, Kevin S.; Noakes, David L. G. Series: Peter Yodzis Fundamental Ecology. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402053368
- ISBN
- 9781402053368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.88
€ 191.88
Hardback. This volume describes the myriad ways in which fish have approached problems of reproduction. It is an amply illustrated comparative study of the microscopic structure of the female genital systems of fish. Num Pages: 598 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSC; PSF; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 203 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 598
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402054150
- ISBN
- 9781402054150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 416.27
€ 416.27
Hardback. Broadens the discussion on invasion biology and ecology to belowground systems. This book features papers that are based on efforts by an international group of soil ecologists to assess the biological and ecological mechanisms of earthworm invasions. Num Pages: 129 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 9. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Biologival Invasions volume 8.6 (2
- Number of pages
- 129
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402054280
- ISBN
- 9781402054280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.02
€ 123.02
Hardback. Different processes such as chromatin assembly, remodeling of chromatin structure coupled to covalent modification of histone and non-histone proteins, chromatin modifying enzymes and DNA-templated phenomena are the potential drug targets for diseases. This work provides an overview of the research activities in these areas. Editor(s): Kundu, Tapas K.; Dasgupta, Dipak. Series: Subcellular Biochemistry. Num Pages: 472 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402054655
- ISBN
- 9781402054655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.96
€ 242.96
Hardback. Reflects on the effects of discoveries in genetics on a broad range of scientific fields. This book shows the way in which those discoveries influence genetics itself and many other fields, and explains the impact of genetics on contemporary culture. It contains views of Nobel Laureate Francois Jacob on genetics and the nature of living things. Editor(s): Fagot-Largeault, Anne; Torres, Juan Manuel; Rahman, Shahid. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFCX; PSAK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402056635
- ISBN
- 9781402056635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.56
€ 191.56
Accessing and Sharing the Benefits of the Genomics Revolution
. Ed(S): Phillips, Peter W. B.; Onwuekwe, Chi...
Hardback. Explores the legal, economic and political debate over intellectual property rights for traditional knowledge and genetic resources, analyzing theory and practice of access and benefits sharing around the world. This title investigates current flashpoints - the battle between Monsanto and Percy Schmeiser over farmers' rights. Editor(s): Phillips, Peter W. B.; Onwuekwe, Chica. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058219
- ISBN
- 9781402058219
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.24
€ 190.24
Hardback. Discusses fresh directions in plant systems research. This book offers various insights in physiology and genetics of crop adaptation for wheat and maize, along with innovative approaches in architectural and physiology-based modelling of crop functioning. Editor(s): Spiertz, J.H.J.; Struik, P.C; Laar, H. H. van. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 741.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402059049
- ISBN
- 9781402059049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.05
€ 241.05