Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
hardcover. This book examines the unique contribution of the Bossou field site to our knowledge of chimpanzees, particularly the endangered West African subspecies. Coverage ranges from their socio-ecology to cognition, to their ability to use stone and perishable tools. Editor(s): Matsuzawa, Tetsuro; Humle, Tatyana; Sugiyama, Yukimaru. Series: Primatology Monographs. Num Pages: 465 pages, 182 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, 28 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: 1HFD; PSAJ; PSVP; PSVS; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Japan
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 465
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431539209
- ISBN
- 9784431539209
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.58
€ 253.58
paperback. Sports are more than just "games". They can unite countries, start wars, and revolutionize views on race, class, and gender. Through works from philosophy, sociology, medicine, and law, this collection explores intersections of sports and ethics, and identifies the immense role of sports in shaping and reflecting social values. Editor(s): Caplan, Arthur L.; Parent, Dr. Brendan. Num Pages: 544 pages, 9. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHBS; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190210991
- ISBN
- 9780190210991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.68
€ 72.68
Paperback. Editor(s): Lee, Christoph I. Series Editor(s): Hochman, Michael E. Series: Fifty Studies Every Doctor Should Know. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JMC; JMF; JMM; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 27. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190223700
- ISBN
- 9780190223700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.34
€ 99.34
paperback. It's a Jungle in There proposes that the overarching theory of biology, Darwin's theory, should be the overarching theory of cognitive psychology; David Rosenbaum suggests that the phenomena of cognitive psychology can be understood as emergent interactions among neural elements that compete and cooperate in a kind of inner jungle. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPM; JMR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 14. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190263164
- ISBN
- 9780190263164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.31
€ 42.31
Paperback. Our decisions make us who we are. In this book, David Redish brings together what is known about how brains work, what is known about how we make decisions, and what is known about how that decision-making machinery can break down to explain irrationality, addiction, and the other ways our choices can go wrong. Num Pages: 394 pages, With illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 25. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190263171
- ISBN
- 9780190263171
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.63
€ 49.63
Hardcover. David Marr is known for his research on the brain in the late 60s and 70s, becoming one of the main founders of Computational Neuroscience when neuroscience was in its infancy. Written by distinguished contributors, this book evaluates the extent to which his theories are still valid and identifies areas that need to be altered. Editor(s): Passingham, Richard E.; Vaina, Lucia M. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: GTR; JML; JMM; PSAN; PSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 183 x 313 x 22. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198749783
- ISBN
- 9780198749783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.79
€ 105.79
Paperback. Draws together the current knowledge on life in snow and ice environments. It describes these often complex and highly productive ecosystems, their physical and chemical conditions, and the nature and activity of the organisms that have colonised them. Num Pages: 192 pages, 100 black and white illustrations plus an 8 page colour plate section. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF; PSPM; RGB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 191 x 10. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199583089
- ISBN
- 9780199583089
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 106.96
€ 106.96
Hardback. Featuring contributions from psycholinguists, cognitive neuroscientists, and linguists, The Oxford Handbook of Language Production provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary review of the core aspects of human language processing. Series: Oxford Library of Psychology. Num Pages: 512 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 179 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1096.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199735471
- ISBN
- 9780199735471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.76
€ 244.76
hardcover. Neuroimaging Genetics: Principles and Practices is the comprehensive volume edited by Drs. Bigos, Hariri, and Weinberger and co-authored by the preeminent scholars in the field. This text reviews the basic principles of neuroimaging techniques and their application to neuroimaging genetics. Editor(s): Bigos, Kristin L.; Hariri, Ahmad R.; Weinberger, Daniel R. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: MJN; MMH; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 288 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Academic United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199920211
- ISBN
- 9780199920211
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 357.80
€ 357.80
Hardcover. In 1969, Jon Beckwith and his colleagues isolated a gene from the chromosome of a living organism. Announcing this achievement, Beckwith issued a public warning about the dangers of genetic engineering. This text traces his commitment to scientific research and social responsibility. Num Pages: 256 pages, 4 halftones, 3 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PDR; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 145 x 26. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674009288
- ISBN
- 9780674009288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.05
€ 47.99
€ 40.05
Paperback. This text represents a synthetic approach to the understanding of the evolution of life history variation using the three types of environment (constant, stochastic, predictable) as the focus under which the theory is developed and tested. Each chapter includes a summary. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 177 x 235 x 26. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Sinauer Associates
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878937561
- ISBN
- 9780878937561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.57
€ 180.57
Hardcover. Since the beginning of the 21st century there has been a concerted effort by the scientific community to develop genomic tools and resources for grapevine culminating in its complete genome sequence. These efforts and their usefulness for grapevine breeding or viticulture improvement are reviewed and discussed in this book. Editor(s): Adam-Blondon, Anne-Francoise; Martinez-Zapater, Jose-Miguel; Kole, Chittaranjan. Series: Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Crop Plants. Num Pages: 396 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVSW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 150 x 27. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781578087174
- ISBN
- 9781578087174
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.81
€ 236.81
Hardcover. Editor(s): Ishibashi, Jun-Ichiro; Okino, Kyoko; Sunamura, Michinari. Num Pages: 666 pages, 137 black & white illustrations, 235 colour illustrations, 68 black & white tables, biogr. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGK; RBKC; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 219 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431548645
- ISBN
- 9784431548645
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.50
€ 85.50
Paperback. &>Fourteenth Edition provides new photos, new problems and examples, updated content, and updated teaching tips in the accompanying Instructor's Manual. The Fourteenth Edition is also available for customization through the Pearson Custom Library online database. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Pearson Education (US) United States
- Edition
- 14 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780321814173
- ISBN
- 9780321814173
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 167.34
€ 167.34
paperback. The approachable, comprehensive guide to neurobiology Neurobiology rolls the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system into one complex area of study. Neurobiology For Dummies breaks down the specifics of the topic in a fun, easy-to-understand manner. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 189 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- For Dummies
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KJH0000079
- ISBN
- 9781118689318
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 5.12
€ 5.12
Paperback. 326 pages. Editor(s): Weathers, Kathleen C.; Strayer, David L.; Likens, Gene E. Ecosystem science has developed into a major part of contemporary ecology, and it is now applied to diagnose and solve a wide range of important environmental problems. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to modern ecosystem science. It covers major concepts of ecosystem science, biogeochemistry, and energetics. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAF. Dimension: 234 x 193 x 20. Weight: 664.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780120887743
- ISBN
- 9780120887743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.67
€ 70.67
It's a Jungle in There proposes that the overarching theory of biology, Darwin's theory, should be applied to cognitive psychology. Taking this approach, David Rosenbaum suggests that the phenomena of cognitive psychology can be understood as emergent interactions among dumb neural elements competing and cooperating in a kind of inner jungle. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JM; JMR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 239 x 19. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199829774
- ISBN
- 9780199829774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.98
€ 56.98
Paperback. How can monkeys be both eaten as food and nurtured as children? Her research reveals that monkeys play a vital role in Guaja society, ecology, economy, and religion. In Guaja animistic beliefs, all forms of plant and animal life-especially monkeys-have souls and are woven into a comprehensive kinship system. Series: Historical Ecology Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 10 illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; JFSL9; JHMP; PSAF; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231125253
- ISBN
- 9780231125253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.89
€ 52.89
Paperback. Field teachers and researchers of forest ecology and professionals in forest ecology in both public and private arenas share their expertise. This revised edition emphasizes an earth science perspective as well as that of forest biology. Num Pages: 792 pages, Illustrations, maps,port. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; PSVS; TQ; TVR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 792
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471308225
- ISBN
- 9780471308225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 207.46
€ 207.46
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 960
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815342205
- ISBN
- 9780815342205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 236.35
€ 236.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 158 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; JHBD; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Prometheus Books United States
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573923439
- ISBN
- 9781573923439
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.94
€ 32.94
Cultivating Biodiversity: Understanding, analysing and using agricultu...
. Ed(S): Brookfield, Harold; Etc.; Padoch, Ch...
paperback. Editor(s): Brookfield, Harold; etc.; Padoch, Christine; Parsons, Helen; Stocking, Michael A. Num Pages: 304 pages, 25 Illustrations, 50 tables, boxes, index. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Practical Action Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853394935
- ISBN
- 9781853394935
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 41.17
€ 42.99
€ 41.17
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Roberts and Company Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936221455
- ISBN
- 9781936221455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.44
€ 42.44
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JNU; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 178. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Pearson
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780132931816
- ISBN
- 9780132931816
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.14
€ 65.14