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Life sciences: general issues
Hardcover. Late Cenozoic Climate Change in Asia Editor(s): Zhisheng, An. Series: Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research. Num Pages: 602 pages, 87 black & white illustrations, 146 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGD; RBX; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 966.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400778160
- ISBN
- 9789400778160
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.13
€ 133.13
Hardcover. Cultivating Biodiversity to Transform Agriculture Editor(s): Hainzelin, Etienne. Num Pages: 261 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RNK; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 16. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400779839
- ISBN
- 9789400779839
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.45
€ 128.45
Paperback. Editor(s): Gvozdjakova, Anna. Num Pages: 454 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MB; MFG; MJCM; MQP; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400786905
- ISBN
- 9789400786905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.01
€ 251.01
Paperback. Editor(s): Thessalou-Legaki, Maria (University of Athens). Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 439.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400787223
- ISBN
- 9789400787223
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.05
€ 194.05
Paperback. No river basin in the world is shared by as many countries as that of the Danube. It is vital that these 19 nations co-operate in managing supplies, and this volume assembles reports and papers on regional co-operation in a wide range of hydrological subjects. Editor(s): Brilly, Mitja. Num Pages: 450 pages, 81 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBK; RGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790070
- ISBN
- 9789400790070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.70
€ 195.70
Paperback. Presenting a unique study of Integrative Problem-Solving (IPS), this volume integrates sophisticated mathematics and the scientific method with philosophical thinking and sociological analysis. The text explores stochastic reasoning, as it underlines the conceptual and methodological framework of IPS. Num Pages: 556 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; MBN; PBT; PDA; PSA; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 556
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790094
- ISBN
- 9789400790094
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.75
€ 196.75
Paperback. The Asko meetings were an annual forum where leading economists and ecologists developed solutions for a myriad of issues and challenges surrounding sustainable development. This book showcases ten papers chosen from the Asko meetings held from 1993 to 2002. Editor(s): Soderqvist, Tore; Sundbaum, Anna; Folke, Carl; Maler, Karl-Goran. Num Pages: 266 pages, 2 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: GT; J; KC; PDZ; PSAF; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790384
- ISBN
- 9789400790384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.86
€ 193.86
Paperback. Num Pages: 391 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; JMR; PHS; PSAN; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790568
- ISBN
- 9789400790568
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.75
€ 128.75
Paperback. Synthetic biology has the potential to revolutionize the way we do biotechnology today. This book examines the safety, security and ethical concerns as well as other relevant societal aspects of this powerful, emerging field. Editor(s): Schmidt, Markus; Kelle, Alexander; Ganguli-Mitra, Agomoni; de Vriend, Huib. Num Pages: 194 pages. BIC Classification: KJMV6; MBGR; PSAD; TCB; TGPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790728
- ISBN
- 9789400790728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
Paperback. In addition to chapters on therapeutic applicability of embryonic, very small-embryonic like, mesenchymal stem and neural progenitor cells, this book covers signaling mechanisms guiding induction to differentiation and cell diversification. Editor(s): Ulrich, Henning. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJN; PSAK; PSAN; PSC; PSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790797
- ISBN
- 9789400790797
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.26
€ 194.26
Paperback. This book describes basic processes of carbon dynamics in forest ecosystems, their contribution to carbon sequestration and implications for mitigating climate change. It provides information on processes, factors and causes influencing carbon sequestration. Num Pages: 298 pages. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RNPG; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791091
- ISBN
- 9789400791091
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.26
€ 194.26
Paperback. This volume examines the dual role of stem cells in health and disease. It details strategies on the use of embryonic stem cells and embryonic-like stem cells in regenerative medical purposes as well as strategies on the elimination of cancer stem cells. Editor(s): Dittmar, Thomas; Zanker, Kurt S. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJCM; MNQ; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791138
- ISBN
- 9789400791138
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.58
€ 195.58
Paperback. This book provides a uniform description of all key levels of communication in the organismic kingdoms of plants, fungi, animals, bacteria and additionally the natural genome editing competences of viruses based on the most recent empirical data. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSG; PST; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791145
- ISBN
- 9789400791145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
Paperback. This book integrates and systematically assesses China's ecological restoration programs. It covers a range of topics from land use change, carbon/erosion dynamics to income/employment effects. Editor(s): Yin, Runsheng. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSAF; RNC; RNU; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791176
- ISBN
- 9789400791176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.10
€ 194.10
Paperback. This comprehensive resource in the field of isoscapes discusses advances, challenges, technical demands, and significant promise in isoscapes as applied to a wide array of research problems in the earth sciences and beyond. Editor(s): West, Jason B.; Bowen, Gabriel J.; Dawson, Todd E.; Tu, Kevin P. Num Pages: 511 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSAF; RB; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 511
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791206
- ISBN
- 9789400791206
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 229.44
€ 229.44
Paperback. This unique book presents an overview of believers and disbelievers in a cerebral seat of human morality. With depth and clarity, the book presents their positions and arguments, and offers an explanation for these attempts to localise our moral sense. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMM; MBX; PDA; PDX; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791268
- ISBN
- 9789400791268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
The Moral Brain. Essays on the Evolutionary and Neuroscientific Aspect...
. Ed(S): Verplaetse, Jan; Schrijver, Jelle De...
Paperback. In this reader, a broad range of prominent scientists and philosophers share their views on the current theories and future challenges in the field of moral cognition and assess how cooperation between neurology and evolutionary psychology can boost research. Editor(s): Verplaetse, Jan; Schrijver, Jelle De; Vanneste, Sven; Braeckman, Johan. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; HPQ; PSAJ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791299
- ISBN
- 9789400791299
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
paperback. Editor(s): LePage, Ben A. (URS Corporation); Williams, Christopher J. (Franklin and Marshall College); Yang, Hong. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 459 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBX; RGM; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 459
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791664
- ISBN
- 9789400791664
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.83
€ 195.83
Managing the Prenatal Environment to Enhance Livestock Productivity
. Ed(S): Greenwood, Paul L.; Bell, Alan W.; V...
Paperback. This reference reviews phenotypic consequences of prenatal development, and it details mechanisms that underpin these effects in ruminants, pigs and poultry. It is the first livestock-specific book quantifying consequences of fetal programming. Editor(s): Greenwood, Paul L.; Bell, Alan W.; Vercoe, Philip E.; Viljoen, Gerrit J. (International Atomic Energy Agency). Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA; PSVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791831
- ISBN
- 9789400791831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.32
€ 194.32
In Vitro Screening of Plant Resources for Extra-Nutritional Attributes...
. Ed(S): Vercoe, Philip E.; Makkar, Harinder ...
Paperback. This book provides isotopic and non-isotopic techniques to efficiently screen plants or plant parts for a range of potential bioactives for livestock production. It presents methods in a format easily reproducible in the laboratory. Editor(s): Vercoe, Philip E.; Makkar, Harinder P. S.; Schlink, Anthony C. Num Pages: 259 pages. BIC Classification: PSA; PSB; PST; RNCB; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 403.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791855
- ISBN
- 9789400791855
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.81
€ 193.81
Sustainable Energy Technologies: Options and Prospects
. Ed(S): Hanjalic, Kemo; Van de Krol, Roel; L...
paperback. Editor(s): Hanjalic, Kemo; van de Krol, Roel; Lekic, Alija. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF; RNU; THRD; THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400792142
- ISBN
- 9789400792142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.41
€ 128.41
Paperback. This book examines the nature of planets and their potential to harbor life as well as the role of life itself as an engine to increase the habitability of planets and satellites. It details new mission concepts for the remote study of habitability. Editor(s): Vera, Jean-Pierre de; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PSAF; RBG; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400792166
- ISBN
- 9789400792166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 228.45
€ 228.45
paperback. Assessing the issues involved with tropical island biodiversity maintenance, this volume measures the impacts of biodiversity loss. The text explores the Indo-West Pacific region, which includes many small islands where climate change and habitat destruction pose a threat to the island's ecosystem. Editor(s): Lane, David J. W. Series: Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBP; RNCB; RNK; RNKH; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400792319
- ISBN
- 9789400792319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.17
€ 194.17
paperback. With comprehensive coverage of current policy, as well as developing practice, in regulating the medical profession, this book provides a welcome and sociologically informed discussion of both historical and contemporary issues in medical regulation. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; MBX; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400792685
- ISBN
- 9789400792685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78