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paperback. Expands on Louis Bolk's evolutionary theory and proposes that humans have not descended from apes, but rather that apes have evolved by diverging from a humanlike prototype. Num Pages: 432 pages, 177 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 586. Expands on Louis Bolk's evolutionary theory and proposes that humans have not descended from apes, but rather that apes have evolved by diverging from a humanlike prototype. Num Pages: 432 pages, 177 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Adonis Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780932776297
- ISBN
- 9780932776297
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.49
€ 6.49
paperback. According to the idea of intelligent design, nature's complexity is the result of deliberate planning by a supernatural creative force. This book reveals that the flaws of intelligent design are not limited to the biological sciences. Editor(s): Schneiderman, Jill S.; Allmon, Warren D. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 b/w photograph, 7 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 382. Good clean copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0031639
- ISBN
- 9780520257597
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 6.49
€ 6.49
Paperback. Presents the statistical methods that are useful in the study of molecular evolution and illustrates how to use them in actual data analysis. This book for graduate students and researchers helps the investigators to incorporate refined statistical analysis of large-scale data in their own work. Num Pages: 352 pages, numerous line figures. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; PSAJ; PSAK; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195135855
- ISBN
- 9780195135855
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 145.07
€ 145.07
Paperback. This book presents an interpretative ecological history of the Indian subcontinent. Using a general theory of ecological history, the authors provide a fresh interpretation of India's history, including an ecological account of the caste system and a sociological analysis of resource use. The Second Edition comes with a new Preface by the authors. Series: Oxford India Perennials Series. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSAF; RNC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 215 x 13. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- OUP India India
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198077442
- ISBN
- 9780198077442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.06
€ 38.06
Paperback. A textbook for a graduate or advanced undergraduate course introducing basic concepts in population and quantitative genetics, including measuring selection on phenotypic characters. The focus is on methods applicable to field studies of ecologically important traits. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc. Num Pages: 240 pages, 90 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Sinauer Associates
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878932023
- ISBN
- 9780878932023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.12
€ 124.12
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
€ 238.88
€ 238.88
hardcover. This work advocates the restoration of the North American tallgrass prairie, which is rapidly disappearing. Historical descriptions of prairie aesthetics are outlined. A worldwide mixing of plant species makes prairie restoration particularly important. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RNF; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 607.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- SKU
- V9781441974266
- ISBN
- 9781441974266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.36
€ 250.36
Reintegrating Fragmented Landscapes: Towards Sustainable Production an...
. Ed(S): Hobbs, Richard J.; Saunders, Denis A...
paperback. Editor(s): Hobbs, Richard J.; Saunders, Denis Allan. Num Pages: 345 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 533.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461392163
- ISBN
- 9781461392163
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.27
€ 128.27
paperback. This work advocates the restoration of the North American tallgrass prairie, which is rapidly disappearing. Historical descriptions of prairie aesthetics are outlined. A worldwide mixing of plant species makes prairie restoration particularly important. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- SKU
- V9781489981752
- ISBN
- 9781489981752
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.34
€ 249.34
paperback. This book focuses on the spectrum of adaptive innovations generated by lateral gene transfer in evolution. It looks at the genomic, metabolic and ecological levels as well as examines the integration of new genes into existing networks. Editor(s): Gophna, Uri. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAJ; PSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489986610
- ISBN
- 9781489986610
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.93
€ 193.93
hardcover. This book details rice functional genomics. It takes a multi-pronged genome-wide approach using structural similarities, expression profiles, and mutant phenotypes. Coverage includes the current status of genome sequencing and annotation. Editor(s): Upadhyaya, Narayana M. Num Pages: 500 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 929.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387489032
- ISBN
- 9780387489032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.37
€ 253.37
hardcover. Evidence now suggests that the roles of essential fatty acids as growth promoters and as indices of health and nutrition are fundamentally similar in freshwater and marine ecosystems. This volume integrates the divergent literature on the subject. Editor(s): Arts, Michael T. (National Institute of Hydrology, Canada); Brett, Michael T.; Kainz, Martin J. Num Pages: 400 pages, 63 black & white illustrations, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387886077
- ISBN
- 9780387886077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.76
€ 201.76
paperback. This book details rice functional genomics. It takes a multi-pronged genome-wide approach using structural similarities, expression profiles, and mutant phenotypes. Coverage includes the current status of genome sequencing and annotation. Editor(s): Upadhyaya, Narayana M. Num Pages: 500 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSTL; TCBG; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441923752
- ISBN
- 9781441923752
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.59
€ 250.59
paperback. Evidence now suggests that the roles of essential fatty acids as growth promoters and as indices of health and nutrition are fundamentally similar in freshwater and marine ecosystems. This volume integrates the divergent literature on the subject. Editor(s): Arts, Michael T. (National Institute of Hydrology, Canada); Brett, Michael T.; Kainz, Martin J. Num Pages: 400 pages, 63 black & white illustrations, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSBH; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441927835
- ISBN
- 9781441927835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.09
€ 195.09
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
€ 73.85
€ 73.85
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
€ 59.52
€ 59.52
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
€ 55.24
€ 55.24
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
€ 262.33
€ 262.33
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
€ 34.35
€ 34.35
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Roberts and Company Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936221455
- ISBN
- 9781936221455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.30
€ 44.30
Paperback. "Is the emergence of life on Earth the result of a single chance event or combination of lucky accidents, or is it the outcome of biochemical forces woven into the fabric of the universe? And if inevit" Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465090457
- ISBN
- 9780465090457
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.64
€ 35.64
Fire, both inevitable and ubiquitous, plays a crucial role in North American ecosystems. But, as necessary as fire is to maintaining healthy ecosystems, it threatens human lives and livelihoods in unacceptable ways. This volume explores the uncharted terrain at the intersection of fire policy, fire science, and fire management. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8 b/w photographs, 3 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520255890
- ISBN
- 9780520255890
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 39.99
€ 45.99
€ 39.99
Everything that lives will die. That's the fundamental fact of life. But not everyone dies at the same age. A giant fungus found in Michigan has been alive since the Ice Age, while a dragonfly lives but four months. What accounts for these variations? This book takes you on a tour through the scientific study of longevity and aging. Num Pages: 192 pages, 2 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226757896
- ISBN
- 9780226757896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.18
€ 30.99
€ 24.18
Genomics research has made significant advances in recent years. In this book, a team of internationally-renowned researchers share the most up-to-date information in a field that has in recent years switched emphasis from gene identification to functional genomics and the characterization of genes and gene products. Editor(s): Starkey, Mike; Elaswarapu, Ramnath. Series: Essential Methods. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470711576
- ISBN
- 9780470711576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.67
€ 112.67