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Life sciences: general issues
Hardback. Why do modern agricultural techniques, which are environmentally damaging, continue to be used? This path-breaking book seeks the answer to that question in an understanding of evolution of agricultural research in its cultural context. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; JH; KNAC; PSAK; RNP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333751398
- ISBN
- 9780333751398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Fire in Tropical Savannas: The Kapalga Experiment (Volume 169)
. Ed(S): Andersen, Alan N.; Cook, Garry D.; W...
hardcover. The ten-year research program and the Kapalga fire experiment at CSIRO in Australia has provided knowledge about savanna ecosystems and the role of fire. This volume examines frequent low intensity fires. It is useful for tropical and savanna ecologists, fire ecologists and fire managers. Editor(s): Andersen, Alan N.; Cook, Garry D.; Williams, Richard J. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 216 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9780387002910
- ISBN
- 9780387002910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.07
€ 198.07
Problem Solving Handbook in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
. Ed(S): Heath, Lenwood S.; Ramakrishnan, Nar...
Hardback. Bioinformatics is constantly evolving, but a core body of algorithmic ideas for a problem-solving approach in the field has emerged. This handbook stresses that approach as it covers all relevant areas of computational biology and bioinformatics. Editor(s): Heath, Lenwood S.; Ramakrishnan, Naren. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBF; MBGR; PSA; UMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387097596
- ISBN
- 9780387097596
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.84
€ 134.84
Hardback. A presentation of all aspects of neural crest cell origins (embryological and evolutionary), development and evolution; neural crest cell behavior (migration) and anomalies (neurocristopathies and birth defects) arising from defective neural crest development. Num Pages: 402 pages, 133 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, 14 col. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387098456
- ISBN
- 9780387098456
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.33
€ 196.33
Hardcover. Discussing the mathematical aspects of population genetics with an emphasis on evolutionary theory, this work includes topics such as the theory of molecular population genetics. Series: Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics. Num Pages: 438 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387201917
- ISBN
- 9780387201917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.78
€ 235.78
hardcover. BIC Classification: PSAN. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1116.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer New York
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387220246
- ISBN
- 9780387220246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.14
€ 132.14
Hardback. Emphasizes the interrelationship of the different classes of languages studied in mathematical linguistics (regular, context-free, context-sensitive, and type 0) with aspects to the biochemistry of DNA, RNA, and proteins. Series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering. Num Pages: 437 pages, 274 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PSAK; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 437
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387220468
- ISBN
- 9780387220468
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.48
€ 196.48
History of Atmospheric CO2 and Its Effects on Plants, Animals, and Eco...
. Ed(S): Ehleringer, James R.; Cerling, Thure...
Hardback. Editor(s): Ehleringer, James R.; Cerling, Thure; Dearing, M. Denise. Series: Ecological Studies. BIC Classification: PSAF. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 2080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer New York
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387220697
- ISBN
- 9780387220697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 269.15
€ 269.15
hardcover. As studies using microarray technology have evolved, so have the data analysis methods used to analyze these experiments. This volume focuses on the important issue of associating array data with a survival endpoint. It has four lung cancer data sets as the focus of analysis. It serves as a reference for academic and industrial researchers. Editor(s): Shoemaker, Jennifer S. (Duke University Medical Center); Lin, Simon M. Num Pages: 256 pages, 54 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387230740
- ISBN
- 9780387230740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.57
€ 128.57
Hardback. Presents a survey of the genetics of bacteria and their viruses. This work provides students with a comprehensive introduction to this subject. It contains end-of-chapter questions, "Thinking Ahead" and "Applications" boxes, as well as a glossary of common terms. Num Pages: 578 pages, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSGD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 5th ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387239194
- ISBN
- 9780387239194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.69
€ 132.69
Hardback. A work that connects the knowledge of system function developed in ecosystem ecology with landscape ecology's knowledge of spatial structure. It elucidates the challenges faced by ecosystem scientists working in spatially heterogeneous systems, relevant conceptual approaches used in other disciplines and in different ecosystem types. Editor(s): Lovett, G.; Jones, Clive G.; Turner, Monica G. (University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA); Weathers, Kathleen C. Num Pages: 489 pages, 94 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 929.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 489
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387240893
- ISBN
- 9780387240893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.23
€ 197.23
Paperback. Addresses how interactions among ecosystems affect the functioning of individual ecosystems and the larger landscape. This book details challenges of working in spatially heterogeneous systems, approaches used in other disciplines and in different ecosystem types, and the importance of spatial heterogeneity in conservation resource management. Editor(s): Lovett, G.; Jones, Clive G.; Turner, Monica G. (University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA); Weather, Kathleen C. (Institute of Ecosystem Studies). Num Pages: 489 pages, 94 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1580.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 489
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387240909
- ISBN
- 9780387240909
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 201.49
€ 201.49
Hardback. Discusses and illustrates how scientists characterize and make use of the massive amount of information accumulated about the plant and animal genomes. This work presents a picture on mining the Genome databases. Editor(s): Gustafson, J. P.; Shoemaker, Randy (USDA-ARS, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA); Snape, John W. (John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK). Series: Stadler Genetics Symposia Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387241234
- ISBN
- 9780387241234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.32
€ 129.32
Hardback. Contains the research results on genomic analysis and modeling using methods from engineering, statistics, and genomics. Editor(s): Zhang, Wei; Shmulevich, Ilya. Num Pages: 416 pages, 5 colour illustrations, 150 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 899.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387262871
- ISBN
- 9780387262871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.01
€ 197.01
Hardcover. The Principles of Comparative Localisation in the Cerebral Cortex Based on Cytoarchitectonics Translator(s): Garey, L.J. Num Pages: 298 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387269177
- ISBN
- 9780387269177
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.11
€ 200.11
Hardback. Anthropologists interested in forager societies have emphasized risk management strategies as a major force shaping hunting and gathering routines and structuring institutions of food sharing and territorial behaviour. This book presents an analysis of complex pastoral and farming peoples and in populations with substantial known histories. Series: Studies in Human Ecology and Adaptation. Num Pages: 442 pages, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; JHM; PSAF; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 835.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387275819
- ISBN
- 9780387275819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.91
€ 136.91
Hardback. The aim of the International Meetings of the Basal Ganglia Society (IBAGS) is to provide a unique environment for the presentation and discussion of information about the basal ganglia as it relates to health and disease, covering various areas of basic science and research. Editor(s): Bolan, John P. (MRC Anatomical Neuropharmacology Unit); Ingham, C.A. (University of Edinburgh); Magill, P.J. (MRC Anatomical Neuropharmacology Unit). Series: Advances in Behavioral Biology. Num Pages: 630 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1241.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 630
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387280653
- ISBN
- 9780387280653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 376.14
€ 376.14
Hardback. Includes the analysis of the relationship between the different geological, hydrochemical, hydrogeological, and engineering-geological processes and the processes within surface ecosystems. This book is intended for scientists and professionals interested in the Earth's environments and environmental protection. Editor(s): Zektser, Igor S.; Marker, B. R.; Ridgway, John; Rogachevskaya, Liliya (Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia); Vartanyan, Genrikh (Russian Academy of Natuural Sciences, Russia). Num Pages: 413 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 29. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 413
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387292922
- ISBN
- 9780387292922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.14
€ 202.14
Hardback. Presents a follow-up of the International Conference on Bioinformatics of Genome Regulation and Structure, held in Novosibirsk, Russia, in July 2004. This work includes: regulatory genomic sequences; large-scale genome analysis and functional annotation; gene structure detection and prediction; and comparative and evolutionary genomics. Editor(s): Kolchanov, Nikolay (Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Novosibirsk, Russia); Hofestaedt, Ralf; Milanesi, Luciano. Num Pages: 560 pages, 150 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387294506
- ISBN
- 9780387294506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.34
€ 205.34
The Longleaf Pine Ecosystem. Ecology, Silviculture and Restoration.
. Ed(S): Jose, Shibu; Jokela, Eric J. (Univer...
Hardback. Includes information on the ecology, silviculture and restoration of longleaf pine ecosystems. This book also includes a discussion of the historical, social and political aspects of ecosystem management. It is useful for students, land managers, ecologists, private landowners, government agencies, consultants and the forest products industry. Editor(s): Jose, Shibu; Jokela, Eric J. (University of Florida); Miller, Deborah L. (University of Florida). Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 450 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 2160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2006. Corr. 2nd printing 2007
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387296555
- ISBN
- 9780387296555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 360.33
€ 360.33
Hardback. A collection of essays that surveys eating through Time from the perspective of a biologist. This book catalyzes discussion between scientists working on one side in food science and on the other side in biological and biomedical research. Num Pages: 866 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMC; JHMP; MJH; PSAJ; PSB; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 866
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387303345
- ISBN
- 9780387303345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.92
€ 200.92
Hardback. A solid introduction to stable isotopes that can also be used as an instructive review for more experienced researchers and professionals. The book approaches the subject from the perspective of ecological and biological research, but its concepts can be applied within other disciplines. Num Pages: 320 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2006. 3rd. Corr. printing 2007
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387305134
- ISBN
- 9780387305134
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.92
€ 133.92
Development and Plasticity in Sensory Thalamus and Cortex
. Ed(S): Erzurumlu, Reha; Guido, William; Mol...
Hardback. Provides information on the multitude of technical and experimental approaches in understanding the development and plasticity of the mammalian sensory thalamus and neocortex. This title focuses on visual and somatosensory thalamus and neocortex in rodents and carnivores, and functional imaging studies in developing and aging human neocortex. Editor(s): Erzurumlu, Reha; Guido, William; Molnar, Zoltan. Num Pages: 322 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387317984
- ISBN
- 9780387317984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.79
€ 130.79
Hardback. Presents various aspects of the intracellular mechanisms required for the formation of a functional neurite, which include cytoskeletal organization, membrane traffic, and signal transduction. This book is suitable for neurobiologists and molecular and cellular biologists. Editor(s): Decurtis, Ivan; Fondazione Telethon. Num Pages: 333 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387331287
- ISBN
- 9780387331287
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.05
€ 196.05