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Biology, life sciences
Paperback. This comprehensive treatment of current knowledge about otoliths in the tropics features contributions from leading experts in the field and encompasses daily and annual ageing in fish and invertebrates, microchemistry, and interpreting otolith microstructure. Editor(s): Green, Bridget; Mapstone, Bruce D.; Carlos, Gary; Begg, Gavin. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736788
- ISBN
- 9789400736788
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.76
€ 249.76
paperback. This volume presents a collection of remarkable adaptations to anoxia, observed in protists, fungi, plants and animals. The text presents case studies that provide evidence for controlled beneficial use of anoxia, like organic modification of free radicals, for example. Editor(s): Altenbach, Alexander V.; Bernhard, Joan M.; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 684 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBX; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1032.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 684
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737051
- ISBN
- 9789400737051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 253.20
€ 253.20
Paperback. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737082
- ISBN
- 9789400737082
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.05
€ 250.05
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Marans, Robert W; Stimson, Robert J. Series: Social Indicators Research. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: AM; JHB; JHMC; JPQB; PSV; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737228
- ISBN
- 9789400737228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.88
€ 195.88
Paperback. Editor(s): Plaisance, Kathryn S.; Reydon, Thomas A. C. (University of Leiden). Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; HP; PDA; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737327
- ISBN
- 9789400737327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.96
€ 194.96
Paperback. This book introduces the basics of Social Forestry, gives examples of its growing practice worldwide and shows how Social Forestry can help make Forestry relevant in countries where wood production alone is no longer the main reason for keeping land forested. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; PSAF; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 183.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737433
- ISBN
- 9789400737433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.98
€ 125.98
Paperback. This volume explores the application of traditional forest knowledge (TFK) by indigenous communities worldwide. It considers the interplay between TFK and formal forest science and interrogates the often uneasy relationship between these different systems. Editor(s): Parrotta, John A.; Trosper, Ronald L. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 648 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HP; J; PSAF; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 979.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737532
- ISBN
- 9789400737532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 252.84
€ 252.84
Size- and Age-related Changes in Tree Structure and Function
. Ed(S): Meinzer, Frederick C.; Lachenbruch, ...
Paperback. During their ontogeny, trees undergo numerous changes in their physiological function, architecture and allometry. This volume examines the central interplay between these changes, and the impact they can have on forest ecosystems. Editor(s): Meinzer, Frederick C.; Lachenbruch, Barbara; Dawson, Todd E. Series: Tree Physiology. Num Pages: 528 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTS; TDJ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 801.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737693
- ISBN
- 9789400737693
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 340.11
€ 340.11
Paperback. Offering a unique collection of reviews, this book presents the latest findings in the field of investigation of molecular mechanisms of mechanical stretch and the role of cytokines in response of different tissues to it. Editor(s): Kamkin, Andre; Kiseleva, Irina. Series: Mechanosensitivity in Cells and Tissues. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MFG; MJCM; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737891
- ISBN
- 9789400737891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.71
€ 193.71
Paperback. This book explores reservoir limnology in tropical and subtropical China. Coverage includes zooplankton, phytoplankton and zoobenthos communities, cyanobateria, nutrient budget, sediments, biogeochemical cycling of mercury, fishery and eutrophication. Editor(s): Han, Bo-Ping; Liu, Zhengwen. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737976
- ISBN
- 9789400737976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.96
€ 194.96
Environmental Protection Strategies for Sustainable Development
. Ed(S): Grohmann, Elisabeth; Malik, Abdul
Paperback. The environment of our planet is degrading at an alarming rate. This book aims to prevent and reduce environmental pollution. It offers a unique treatment of the subject, linking various protection strategies for sustainable development. Editor(s): Grohmann, Elisabeth; Malik, Abdul. Series: Strategies for Sustainability. Num Pages: 620 pages, 60 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; RNF; RNH; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 937.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 620
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738010
- ISBN
- 9789400738010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 252.56
€ 252.56
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Meeting of the European Society for Ani...
. Ed(S): Jenkins, Nigel; Barron, Niall; Alves...
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Jenkins, Nigel; Barron, Niall; Alves, Paula. Series: Esact Proceedings. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MB; PSD; PSF; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1098.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738065
- ISBN
- 9789400738065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 375.94
€ 375.94
Managing the Future of Southeast Asia's Valuable Tropical Rainforests
. Ed(S): Cannon, Chuck; Ratnam, Wickneswari
Paperback. This book presents the current research on tropical rain forest genetics, as well as the field's implications for the profitable, sustainable management of forest resources in Southeast Asia. Editor(s): Cannon, Chuck; Ratnam, Wickneswari. Series: Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research. Num Pages: 124 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; PST; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 201.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738140
- ISBN
- 9789400738140
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.43
€ 192.43
Invasive Alien Arthropod Predators and Parasitoids: An Ecological Appr...
. Ed(S): Roy, Helen; Clercq, Patrick De; Laws...
Paperback. Here is a comprehensive overview of invasive alien arthropod predators and parasitoids, from key topics on invasive alien species to taxon-specific chapters. Covers invasion biology, and considers the benefits and risks of exotic biological control agents. Editor(s): Roy, Helen; Clercq, Patrick de; Lawson Handley, Lori-Jayne; Sloggett, John J.; Poland, Remy; Wajnberg, Eric. Series: Progress in Biological Control. Num Pages: 332 pages, 10 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PSAF; PSAJ; PSVT7; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 819.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738294
- ISBN
- 9789400738294
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.55
€ 196.55
Hardback. This book presents, and quantifies, evapotranspiration in the soil-plant-atmosphere system as a catenary process, describing a variety of calculation methodologies for each stage and including a detailed presentation of the modified Penman-Monteith method. Series: Progress in Soil Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB; RBK; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 575.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738393
- ISBN
- 9789400738393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.75
€ 128.75
Paperback. The numerous non-linear interactions of sub-components in complex systems give rise to emergent behaviors identifiable at a global level. This book is an essential hands-on guide to building agent-based models with potential applications in a range of sectors. Series Editor(s): Hussain, Amir. Series: Springerbriefs in Cognitive Computation. Num Pages: 69 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 127.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 69
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738515
- ISBN
- 9789400738515
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.18
€ 72.18
Hardback. This book introduces the many different types of computational studies that can be used in the study of neuronal systems, covering functional genomics, quantitative modeling of biochemical systems, and examining specific methodologies in detail. Editor(s): Novere, Nicolas le. Num Pages: 572 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 572
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738577
- ISBN
- 9789400738577
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.28
€ 198.28
Hardback. This book explores the unique relationship between arthropods and plants, showing how availability of the current genomes of insects, mites and nematodes and important plants and agricultural crops affords deep insight into interacting mechanisms and players. Editor(s): Smagghe, Guy; Diaz, Isabel. Series: Progress in Biological Control. Num Pages: 244 pages, 13 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PST; PSV; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738720
- ISBN
- 9789400738720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Eurasian Steppes. Ecological Problems and Livelihoods in a Changing Wo...
. Ed(S): Werger, Marinus J. A.; Van Staalduin...
hardcover. This book reviews the ecology of steppe ecosystems in the entire Eurasian area. It discusses the effects of climatic changes and land use policies as well as shows how the livelihoods of people in the steppe zone are affected. Editor(s): Werger, Marinus J. A.; Van Staalduinen, Marja A. Series: Plant and Vegetation. Num Pages: 584 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; PSAF; PSTS; RGBC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1032.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738850
- ISBN
- 9789400738850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.47
€ 253.47
Second Generation Biometrics: The Ethical, Legal and Social Context
. Ed(S): Mordini, Emilio; Tzovaras, Dimitros
hardcover. While debate rages over the impact of biometrics on personal privacy, the technology continues to develop rapidly. The boundary-blurring complexities of new biometrics urgently require the searching ethical, legal and political scrutiny this volume provides. Editor(s): Mordini, Emilio; Tzovaras, Dimitros. Series: The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSA; UBJ; UBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738911
- ISBN
- 9789400738911
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.47
€ 129.47