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Life sciences: general issues

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

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

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

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

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

This significantly updated new edition is a key reference work for anyone working in cattle production. Editor(s): Garrick, Dorian J.; Ruvinsky, Anatoly. Num Pages: 633 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MZD; PSAK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1580.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
2 ed
Number of pages
633
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780642215
ISBN
9781780642215
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 184.19

Complexity theory reveals the many interactions between natural and social systems, providing a better understanding of the general principles that can help solve some of the most pressing environmental issues. This work bridges the gap between theoretical and applied perspectives in the management of complex adaptive systems. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 312 pages, 16 illus; 7 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231134606
ISBN
9780231134606
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 134.27
€ 102.15

Learn all about DNA in this graphic filled guide. Num Pages: 272 pages, n/a. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231142700
ISBN
9780231142700
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.35
€ 51.34

Publisher
United Kingdom
Edition
Second
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845936051
ISBN
9781845936051
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 50.94

This text examines the impact of climate change on freshwater ecosystems, past, present and future. Editor(s): Kernan, Martin; Battarbee, Richard W.; Moss, Brian R. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 174 x 22. Weight in Grams: 852.
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405179133
ISBN
9781405179133
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 88.47

Ladybirds are probably the best known predators of aphids and coccids in the world, though this greatly underestimates the diversity of their biology. Maximising their impact on their prey is an important element in modern conservation biological control of indigenous natural enemies in contrast to the classical approach of releasing alien species. Editor(s): Hodek, Ivo; Honek, A.; Van Emden, Helmut F. Num Pages: 600 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 194 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1322.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
600
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405184229
ISBN
9781405184229
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 203.15

This book provides practical and innovative approaches to biosecurity surveillance. It explains the foundation and concepts behind surveillance design, with examples of methods and tools created to deal with surveillance challenges. With supporting case studies, it covers detectability, single and multi-species detection and risk assessment. Editor(s): Jarrad, Frith; Low Choy, Sama; Mengersen, Kerrie. Series: CABI Invasives Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1048.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780643595
ISBN
9781780643595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.75

Written by an international team of experts, this is one of the first books to cover utilization and conservation of crop wild relative and landrace diversity. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1108.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780646138
ISBN
9781780646138
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 190.94

Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Num Pages: 432 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1242. 432 pages, 26 illustrations. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight: 1242.
Publication date
2011
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845937669
ISBN
9781845937669
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 177.39

Offers a reference for describing, measuring and classifying the foliage of flowering plants. This title presents a system that provides long-needed guidelines for characterizing the organization, shape, venation, and surface features of angiosperm leaves. Num Pages: 220 pages, 360 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 287 x 18. Weight in Grams: 784.
Publication date
2009
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845935849
ISBN
9781845935849
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.48

Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 227 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 660.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780763742195
ISBN
9780763742195
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 235.17

A well-reasoned synthesis, Ungulate Taxonomy will be a defining volume for years to come. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSVW7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 186 x 26. Weight in Grams: 846.
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421400938
ISBN
9781421400938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 134.57

Microfilm. Num Pages: 139 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MBPM; PBF; PBW; PSA; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publication date
1979
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
139
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540092582
ISBN
9783540092582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.33

Microfilm. Editor(s): Ehlers, C T; Klar, R. Num Pages: 807 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPM; PDND; PSA; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1270.
Publication date
1980
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
807
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540097136
ISBN
9783540097136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 78.59

Microfilm. Num Pages: 281 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MBPM; PHVN; PSA; UG; UYQV; UYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 467.
Publication date
1984
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
281
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540138686
ISBN
9783540138686
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.82

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