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Hardback. This book describes how the mind "thinks", including the nonconscious, the subconscious and the conscious mind; includes current theories of consciousness, and the author's own theory based on patterns of nerve impulses in circuits interlaced in larger networks. Num Pages: 355 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 355
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400710962
- ISBN
- 9789400710962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.88
€ 195.88
Hardback. Following a description of various forms of cell death and of ovary development and function in mammals, cell death processes in ovarian somatic cells and oocytes are described at cytological, physiological and molecular levels, as well as at differing ages. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PSVL; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400711334
- ISBN
- 9789400711334
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.62
€ 194.62
Hardback. The aim of this important and relevant book is to elucidate the role of forests as part of a landscape in the life of people. It deals with important topics in landscape ecology, and explores links between people and forest landscapes. Editor(s): Ritter, Eva; Daukstra, Dainis. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RGL; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400711495
- ISBN
- 9789400711495
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.92
€ 194.92
Hardback. The result of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop, this book covers a new subfield of environmental study. It outlines the theory and examines cases ranging from mercury contamination during World War I to the ecological impacts of the Palestinian occupation. Editor(s): Machlis, Gary E.; Hanson, Thor; McKendry, Jean E.; Spiric, Zdravko. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 200 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 643.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400712133
- ISBN
- 9789400712133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
Hardback. This overview of the state of the art in non-amplified DNA detection methods is an ideal introduction to the subject. It explains the principles of the detection methods currently available, as well as highlighting their respective advantages and limitations. Editor(s): Spoto, Giuseppe; Corradini, Roberto. Series: Soft and Biological Matter. Num Pages: 332 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHVN; PNF; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 673.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400712256
- ISBN
- 9789400712256
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.37
€ 129.37
Hardback. Nanotechnology has the potential to improve diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of diseases. This book features a special subsection of Nanomedicine, an application of nanotechnology aimed at achieving breakthroughs in healthcare. Editor(s): Prokop, Ales. Series: Fundamental Biomedical Technologies. Num Pages: 886 pages, 186 black & white illustrations, 95 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MQW; PSF; TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 886
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400712478
- ISBN
- 9789400712478
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.29
€ 257.29
Hardback. Tissue Engineering is a multidisciplinary subject involving scientists from different fields. With contributions by distinguished researchers, this book describes the state of the art on computational modelling and fabrication in tissue engineering. Editor(s): Fernandes, Paulo Rui; Bartolo, Paulo Jorge da Silva. Series: Computational Methods in Applied Sciences. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MQW; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400712539
- ISBN
- 9789400712539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardback. This analysis of the relationship between socio-economic trends and natural resource amenities focuses on the inter-mountain West of the USA, but its strong empiricism makes it a valuable resource for rural development, sociology and demography researchers. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSF; PSTS; RGC; RGL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400712621
- ISBN
- 9789400712621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.05
€ 194.05
Paperback. The result of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop, this book covers a new subfield of environmental study. It outlines the theory and examines cases ranging from mercury contamination during World War I to the ecological impacts of the Palestinian occupation. Editor(s): Machlis, Gary E.; Hanson, Thor; Spiric, Zdravko; McKendry, Jean E. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 200 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400712867
- ISBN
- 9789400712867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.34
€ 194.34
Hardback. Written by experts, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the mechanisms of mitochondrial dynamics, from basic research on its molecular basis to medical implications, to the direction of future research. Includes numerous color figures and illustrations. Editor(s): Lu, Bingwei. Num Pages: 260 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400712904
- ISBN
- 9789400712904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.89
€ 194.89
Hardback. This book provides concise reviews of current important and complex issues in agroecology. It identifies inadequacies, errors and gaps in knowledge that may hinder or oppose effective progress toward improving sustainability. Editor(s): Campbell, Bruce; Lopez Ortiz, Silvia. Series: Issues in Agroecology -- Present Status and Future Prospectus. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF; RNK; RNU; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713086
- ISBN
- 9789400713086
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.40
€ 195.40
Hardback. This important reference book is the first comprehensive resource worldwide that reflects research achievements in date palm biotechnology. It documents research events during the last four decades, examines current status, and the future outlook. Editor(s): Jain, S. Mohan; Al-Khayri, Jameel M.; Johnson, Dennis V. Num Pages: 761 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; TCB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 166 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1194.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 761
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713178
- ISBN
- 9789400713178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.42
€ 255.42
Hardback. This volume presents up-to-date information on diatom classification, biology and ecology, in addition to genomics and applied uses. The text discusses the tree of life of diatoms, their classifications, the habitats and ecological spectra the group exploits, and the beauty of their form. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph; Kociolek, John Patrick. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 534 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 534
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713260
- ISBN
- 9789400713260
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 374.88
€ 374.88
hardcover. This advanced text for students and researchers in various fields including hydrology and geography is intended to spur the community to new heights. It aims to advance the field with cogent syntheses of past research and by mapping future research directions. Editor(s): Levia, Delphis F.; Carlyle-Moses, Darryl; Tanaka, Tadashi. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 762 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBK; RGBL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1268.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 762
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713628
- ISBN
- 9789400713628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 376.57
€ 376.57
Hardback. This book explores biological systems with surface specializations which increase or decrease friction and adhesion. Studies examine snake skin and adhesive pads in animals, as well as anti-adhesive and adhesive surfaces of plants, among many other examples. Editor(s): Gorb, Stanislav S.N. Series: Biologically-Inspired Systems. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVN; PST; PSV; TDCK; TGBF; TGMT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400714441
- ISBN
- 9789400714441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.49
€ 195.49
hardcover. This book describes the general biology of mast cells, their development, anatomical distribution, phenotype and secretory products, as well as the biology of tumour cells, the tumour microenvironment and the development of a vascular network in the tumour. Num Pages: 142 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJCM; MMF; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400714687
- ISBN
- 9789400714687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.71
€ 193.71
Hardback. This volume contains the extended versions of the best papers presented at the ISVLSI 2010 conference. It features work from leading scientists from the emerging areas of nanoelectronics, MEMS and molecular, biological and quantum computing. Editor(s): Voros, Nikolaos S.; Mukherjee, Amar; Sklavos, Nicolas; Masselos, Konstantinos; Huebner, Michael. Series: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. Num Pages: 356 pages, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; TJFC; UT; UYD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 695.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400714878
- ISBN
- 9789400714878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.05
€ 251.05
The Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) Interaction with...
Winston M. O. . Ed(S): Thompson
Hardback. This book offers a chronology of events of B. tabaci and geminiviruses, and an overview of activity in the Caribbean and Latin America. Covers molecular identification techniques and novel insecticides, and includes high-quality photos showing infected crops. Editor(s): Thompson, Winston M. O. Num Pages: 396 pages, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTP; PSVS; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715233
- ISBN
- 9789400715233
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.31
€ 196.31
Hardback. This is the first book on tree endophytes in several years. Covering a topic of increasing importance, it contains contributions from leading authors in the field that provide an important reference text for professional researchers and advanced students. Editor(s): Pirttila, Anna Maria; Frank, A. Carolin. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715981
- ISBN
- 9789400715981
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.46
€ 195.46
Hardback. Early successional habitats are disappearing as abandoned farmland, pastures, and cleared forest patches return to forest. This book synthesizes current knowledge and original research to address key issues such as carbon sequestration and sustainability. Editor(s): Greenberg, Cathryn; Collins, Beverly S.; Thompson, Frank. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 643.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716193
- ISBN
- 9789400716193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
Hardback. Includes overviews of the evolutionary and molecular biology that are necessary. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PSAJ; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2nd Edition.
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716261
- ISBN
- 9789400716261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.13
€ 251.13
Carbon Sequestration Potential of Agroforestry Systems
. Ed(S): Kumar, B. Mohan; Nair, P. K. Ramacha...
Hardback. Tree-based production systems abound, especially in the tropics, yet despite their pervasiveness and utility they do not figure adequately in state-wide development paradigms. This book examines the opportunities they present for carbon sequestration. Editor(s): Kumar, B. Mohan; Nair, P. K. Ramachandran. Series: Advances in Agroforestry. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716292
- ISBN
- 9789400716292
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 372.31
€ 372.31
Hardback. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the field of biobanks and human tissue research, including ethical and legal challenges, regulatory issues, the rights of donors and patients, and examples and recommendations for the future of tissue research. Editor(s): Lenk, Christian; Sandor, Judit; Gordijn, Bert. Series: The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBGR; PSAD; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716728
- ISBN
- 9789400716728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardback. This volume presents an overview of Pollution Biology using oligochaete worms in laboratory and field studies. The text covers ecological and field studies using oligochaete communities, toxicology and laboratory studies, and bioaccumulation and trophic transfer studies. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT; RBKF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717176
- ISBN
- 9789400717176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.60
€ 128.60