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Cancer Mortality and Morbidity Patterns in the U.S. Population
Manton, Kenneth G.; Akushevich, Igor; Kravche...
paperback. Examining the etiology of cancer in large human populations using mathematical models developed from an inter-disciplinary perspective, this book investigates how tumor initiation relates to general processes of senescence and to other major chronic diseases Series: Statistics for Biology and Health. Num Pages: 470 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; MBNS; MJCL; PBT; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 470
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441926807
- ISBN
- 9781441926807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 140.52
€ 140.52
Paperback. Dynamic-clamp is a fascinating electrophysiology technique that consists of merging living neurons with computational models. This book contains contributions from leading researchers who address a wide range of topics relevant to this technique. Editor(s): Destexhe, Alain; Bal, Thierry. Series: Springer Series in Computational Neuroscience. Num Pages: 429 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 429
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441927903
- ISBN
- 9781441927903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 304.95
€ 304.95
Paperback. In 1987, E.O. Wilson and B.F. Skinner had a conversation about sociobiology. This book uses that conversation as a springboard to a more integrated view of behaviorism and sociobiology. It includes introductory essays by Wilson and Skinner's daughter. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 138 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441927958
- ISBN
- 9781441927958
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.30
€ 249.30
Ecology and Conservation of Great Plains Vertebrates
. Ed(S): Knopf, Fritz; Samson, Fred B. (Misso...
Paperback. Editor(s): Knopf, Fritz; Samson, Fred B. (Missoula, MT, USA). Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 334 pages, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441928511
- ISBN
- 9781441928511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 197.92
€ 197.92
Bayesian Survival Analysis (Springer Series in Statistics)
Ibrahim, Joseph G., Chen, Ming-Hui, Sinha, De...
Paperback. Series: Springer Series in Statistics. Num Pages: 480 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441929334
- ISBN
- 9781441929334
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Condition: New
€ 250.20
€ 250.20
Paperback. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 720 pages, 249 black & white illustrations, 79 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1086.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441931658
- ISBN
- 9781441931658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 253.49
€ 253.49
Multisensory Object Perception in the Primate Brain
. Ed(S): Kaiser, Jochen; Naumer, Marcus Johan...
Hardback. This book explores mechanisms of multisensory integration of object-related information, focused on visual, auditory, and tactile sensory modalities. Covers audio-visual and visuo-tactile processing, and plasticity, offering human and nonhuman primate studies. Editor(s): Kaiser, Jochen; Naumer, Marcus Johannes. Num Pages: 383 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 31. Weight in Grams: 838.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441956149
- ISBN
- 9781441956149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.80
€ 251.80
Hardback. This is the first book to collect the relevant basic knowledge on analysis of parallel spike trains in a single source. Coverage includes the first steps of stochastic point processes (SPPs) as an appropriate mathematical framework to describe spike trains. Editor(s): Gruen, Sonia; Rotter, Stefan. Series: Springer Series in Computational Neuroscience. Num Pages: 444 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 938.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441956743
- ISBN
- 9781441956743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.55
€ 252.55
The Neurophysiological Bases of Auditory Perception
. Ed(S): Lopez-Poveda, Enrique; Palmer, Alan ...
hardcover. Editor(s): Lopez-Poveda, Enrique; Palmer, Alan R.; Meddis, Ray. Num Pages: 675 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; MJP; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1126.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 675
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441956859
- ISBN
- 9781441956859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.81
€ 253.81
hardcover. This book introduces readers to the study of how genes, singly and in combination with each other and the environment, affect health and behavior. It provides family-focused perspectives relating to genetic counseling and education. Editor(s): Tercyak, Kenneth P. Series: Issues in Clinical Child Psychology. Num Pages: 615 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JMC; MFN; MJW; MMJT; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1324.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 615
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441957993
- ISBN
- 9781441957993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 509.28
€ 509.28
Hardback. Editor(s): Yen, Neil Y.; Arabnia, Hamid. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 776 pages, 64 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 776
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441959126
- ISBN
- 9781441959126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 445.07
€ 445.07
Hardback. As the field of cochlear mechanics grows in sophistication, it is clear that linear systems analysis inadequately interprets the biophysics of the cochlea. This book presents a useful and more mathematically justified approach, illuminated with clear examples. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJP; MQW; PHVN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441961167
- ISBN
- 9781441961167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.89
€ 194.89
Hardback. Since its inception, paleoanthropology has considered energy and vital nutrients to be the motivation behind big-game hunting. This volume, however, argues the goals of big-game hunting were actually social and political -- increasing hunter's prestige and standing -- and that nutrition was an added bonus. Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Num Pages: 233 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HD; PSAJ; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441967329
- ISBN
- 9781441967329
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.86
€ 132.86
Hardback. Cytoskeleton of the Nervous System provides an overview of the cytoskeleton in axonal development and pathology. Readers will find detailed descriptions of microtubules, neurofilaments and interacting proteins, in addition to the significance of the neuronal cytoskeleton in health and disease. Editor(s): Nixon, Ralph A.; Yuan, Aidong. Series: Advances in Neurobiology. Num Pages: 789 pages, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1346.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 789
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441967862
- ISBN
- 9781441967862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 376.81
€ 376.81
Hardback. This edited volume describes the very latest developments in approaching the problem of polymer sequence analysis. There is special emphasis on the most relevant biopolymers (peptides and DNA). Num Pages: 248 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MQW; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441967992
- ISBN
- 9781441967992
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.00
€ 199.00
Hardback. Presenting a wide range of approaches, this volume presents a comprehensive review of the most advanced multiscale methods for protein structure prediction, computational studies of protein dynamics, folding mechanisms and macromolecular interactions. Editor(s): Kolinski, Andrzej. Num Pages: 355 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 709.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 355
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441968883
- ISBN
- 9781441968883
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.73
€ 195.73
Hardback. This book addresses the current view on how protein folding and misfolding, controlled by molecular chaperones, contribute to synapse function and dysfunction. Examples of the biological relevance of further chaperone functions are included. Editor(s): Wyttenbach, Andreas; O'Connor, Vincent. Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFGC; PSAN; PSB; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 649.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441970602
- ISBN
- 9781441970602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.60
€ 250.60
Hardback. This latest volume of Advances in Neurobiology deals with the Neurochemistry of disease. Written by experts in the field, its chapters cover both human diseases and animal "model" diseases, through research on human and animal tissues. Editor(s): Blass, John P. Series: Advances in Neurobiology. Num Pages: 859 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 54. Weight in Grams: 1370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 859
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441971036
- ISBN
- 9781441971036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 378.06
€ 378.06
Hardback. This volume discusses research designed to increase understanding of the nervous system and its structures through the utilization of genomic technologies. It addresses facets including development regulation and changes associated with psychiatric disorders. Editor(s): Clelland, James. Num Pages: 608 pages, 37 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441971968
- ISBN
- 9781441971968
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.39
€ 253.39
Hardback. This volume contains chapters on mathematical modeling, on immunology, and on mathematical modeling in immunology. The reader will also find chapters on dendritic cells, B cells and germinal centers. Editor(s): Molina-Paris, Carmen; Lythe, Grant. Num Pages: 407 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; PSA; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 407
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441977243
- ISBN
- 9781441977243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.59
€ 251.59
Hardback. This volume examines current knowledge about the behavioral invariances unearthed by brain research. It shows how place cells, mirror neurons, event-related potentials and areas differentially active in fMRI illustrate the pervasive role of neural invariances. Series: Springer Series in Cognitive and Neural Systems. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN; UMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441988034
- ISBN
- 9781441988034
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.85
€ 194.85
Hardback. Summarizing the work of several decades, this book culminates in a revolutionary model of recent human evolution. It challenges current consensus views fundamentally, presenting in its support a mass of evidence, much of which has never been assembled before. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441993526
- ISBN
- 9781441993526
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.34
€ 198.34
Hardback. This book presents a foundation for effective translational research. It emphasizes target identification and drug development using state-of-the-art in vitro and in vivo assays, in combination with in vitro toxicology assays, AMDE and clinical design. Editor(s): Lapchak, Paul A.; Zhang, John H. Series: Springer Series in Translational Stroke Research. Num Pages: 947 pages, 26 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 56. Weight in Grams: 1561.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 947
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441995292
- ISBN
- 9781441995292
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.79
€ 256.79
Hardback. This book examines cellular events following stroke, offering the first systematic discussion of metal ions, their function as co-factors in cellular and genetic signaling and their consequently important roles in biochemistry ranging from essential to toxic. Editor(s): Li, Yang V.; Zhang, John H. Num Pages: 837 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 837
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441996626
- ISBN
- 9781441996626
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.70
€ 255.70