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Biology, life sciences
hardcover. Using the notion of Social Geographies in the context of educational change, this book addresses the following questions: how initiatives in a classroom or department are influenced by the surrounding context of the school, the district or the nation; how innovation spreads or diffuses from one school to another; and more. Editor(s): Hernandez, F.; Goodson, I. F. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402024948
- ISBN
- 9781402024948
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.77
€ 125.77
Hardback. Although the ancestral home of chelicerates was the sea, the vast majority of modern species live on land. Most students of spiders and mites also restrict themselves to terrestrial habitats. This book explores the distribution, ecology, behavior, genetics, and evolution of diverse arachnids. Editor(s): Proctor, Heather Coreen. Num Pages: 210 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 543.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402027031
- ISBN
- 9781402027031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.72
€ 122.72
Hardback. The GEI (Grupo Especies Invasoras) organised the First National Conference on Invasive Alien Species in Spain in 2003. This book contains key contributions of this conference. It is suitable for those seeking an understanding of non-native species invasions. Editor(s): Capdevila-Arguelles, Laura (G.E.I. - Grupo Especies Invasoras); Zilletti, Bernardo. Num Pages: 150 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Biological Invasions, 7.1 (2005)
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029028
- ISBN
- 9781402029028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.60
€ 126.60
Hardback. Many different kinds of animals have adopted a parasitic life style on the skin and gills of freshwater fishes. This book explores the remarkable biology of these animals. It considers for each group of parasites: how they find their hosts, how they attach, feed and reproduce, the damage they inflict and how the host's immune system retaliates. Num Pages: 432 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSGH; PSVW1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029257
- ISBN
- 9781402029257
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.69
€ 246.69
Artificial Intelligence Methods and Tools for Systems Biology
. Ed(S): Dubitzky, Werner; Azuaje, Francisco
Paperback. Provides a design blueprint, user guide, research agenda, and communication platform for future developments in artificial intelligence (AI) approaches to systems biology. This book places an emphasis on the molecular dimension of life phenomena and in one chapter on anatomical and functional modeling of the brain. Editor(s): Dubitzky, Werner; Azuaje, Francisco. Series: Computational Biology. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029592
- ISBN
- 9781402029592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.07
€ 124.07
Handbook to the Construction and Use of Insect Collection and Rearing ...
Gregory S. (University Of Shippensburg) Pauls...
Hardback. Offers a compilation of techniques and devices for collecting and rearing insects. This book explains the various techniques of how to build rearing devices and use insect collecting to stimulate insect exploration. There is also a review of statistics for use in the classroom, and suggestions for classroom projects. Num Pages: 121 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSTP; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 121
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029745
- ISBN
- 9781402029745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.12
€ 122.12
Hardback. Divided into 21 chapters, starting with the egg and embryonic development up to hatching. This book follows a description of ectodermal, mesodermal and entodermal derivatives and the development of various organs. It is a useful tool for scientists and students in the fields of biology, developmental biology, molecular biology and fish biology. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 636 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 636
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029950
- ISBN
- 9781402029950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.39
€ 243.39
Hardback. From the tissue culture dish to genetically modified mice, this volume explores the long-recognized role of steroid hormones in regulating cell proliferation and differentiation. Editor(s): Burnstein, Kerry L. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJG; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070488
- ISBN
- 9781402070488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.28
€ 127.28
Hardback. Focuses on the gastric parietal cell and the acid secretory apparatus: how it operates and the consequences of malfunction. This book provides research for physiologists, cell biologists, and gastroenterologists who wish to understand the mechanisms of the gastric proton pump and the consequences of malfunction and pathology. Editor(s): Urushidani, Tetsuro; Forte, John G.; Sachs, George. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070594
- ISBN
- 9781402070594
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.45
€ 189.45
Hardback. Microarray technology is an experimental tool for functional genomic explorations. This book focuses on a single data set. Real examples expose the strengths and weaknesses of each method for a given situation, aimed at helping readers choose appropriate protocols and utilize them for their own data set. Editor(s): Lin, Simon M.; Johnson, Kimberly F. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071119
- ISBN
- 9781402071119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.57
€ 127.57
Hardback. Fills a void between the fields of nutrition, behavior and cellular and molecular neurosciences by providing an integrated collection of articles that critically dissect the link between what we eat and how the brain develops and functions in health and disease. Editor(s): Mattson, Mark P. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFK; PSAN; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071294
- ISBN
- 9781402071294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.09
€ 188.09
Hardback. Provides an overview of increasingly important databases. This title makes the results of the Human Genome Project and other recent large-scale initiatives in the neurosciences available to a wider community. Editor(s): Kotter, Rolf. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071652
- ISBN
- 9781402071652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.13
€ 189.13
Hardback. Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptors (PPARs) attract great attention in light of the wide spectrum of genes of biological and medical relevance identified as under their control. This volume provides a view of the clinical and scientific developments within this area of study. Editor(s): Fruchart, J.-C.; Gotto, Antonio M., Jr.; Paoletti, Rodolfo; Staels, B. (Department of Altherosclerosis, UR 545 Inserm, Lille, France); Catapano, Alberico L. (Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Italy). Series: Medical Science Symposia. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071997
- ISBN
- 9781402071997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.85
€ 126.85
The Biodemography of Human Reproduction and Fertility
. Ed(S): Rodgers, Joseph Lee; Kohler, Hans-Pe...
Hardback. Takes a look at the subjects of fertility and reproduction. Key topics include: anorexia as a reproductive disease with evolutionary origins; the evolutionary basis of menarche; the familial (genetic) basis of having boys versus girls; and more. This book is useful for students and researchers who study human reproduction and fertility. Editor(s): Rodgers, Joseph Lee; Kohler, Hans-Peter. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; MFN; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072420
- ISBN
- 9781402072420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.47
€ 128.47
Hardback. Provides information on the geochemistry of arsenic and on relationships between high concentrations of arsenic in ground water and geochemical environments. This book offers information ranging from molecular-scale geochemical processes that affect the mobility of arsenic in ground water, to arsenic contaminated ground water at a national scale. Editor(s): Welch, Alan H.; Stollenwerk, Kenneth G. Num Pages: 475 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNK; PSBT; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 475
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073175
- ISBN
- 9781402073175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.64
€ 126.64
Hardback. Understanding the nature of rapid (nongenomic) steroid signaling depends upon identifying the protein(s) which binds hormone at the cell periphery and mediates the initial signal transmission. This book juxtaposes identifications from different laboratories and collectively presents several possibilities. Editor(s): Watson, Cheryl S. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSC; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073441
- ISBN
- 9781402073441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardback. Addresses novel repair mechanisms for cellular injury and integrates knowledge of basic disease mechanisms of the brain with clinical approaches. This volume is intended to serve as a reference for those entering the clinical neurosciences as well as for those established in the field. Editor(s): Maiese, Kenneth. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402074004
- ISBN
- 9781402074004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.04
€ 189.04
Practical Applications of Chlorophyll Fluorescence in Plant Biology
. Ed(S): Ell, Jennifer R. De; Toivonen, Peter...
Hardback. Explains the theoretical basis and definitions and terminology specific to chlorophyll fluorescence analysis, which leads to its bridging of chlorophyll fluorescence analysis to plant tissue condition status. This book intends to contribute to the understanding of plant-environment interactions and to improvements in the environmental quality. Editor(s): Ell, Jennifer R. De; Toivonen, Peter M. A. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402074400
- ISBN
- 9781402074400
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.59
€ 128.59
The Sodium-Hydrogen Exchanger. From Molecule to Its Role in Disease.
. Ed(S): Karmazyn, Morris; Fliegel, Larry; Av...
Hardback. With contributions from experts in the field, this volume contains state-of-the-art reviews dealing with diverse aspects of the sodium-hydrogen exchange family of membrane transporters - from basic science to clinical relevance. Editor(s): Karmazyn, Morris; Fliegel, Larry; Avkiran, Metin (Centre for Cardio vascular Biology and Medicine, King's College, London). Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402074745
- ISBN
- 9781402074745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.98
€ 129.98
Applied Bayesian Statistical Studies in Biology and Medicine
. Ed(S): Di Bacco, M.; D'Amore, G. (Universit...
Hardback. Presents the results of biological and medical research with the statistical methods used to obtain them. Editor(s): Di Bacco, M.; D'Amore, G. (Universita di Firenze, Italy); Scalfari, F. (Polo Universitario Asti Studi Superiori, Italy). Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; PS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402075483
- ISBN
- 9781402075483
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.52
€ 128.52
Hardback. Providing an introduction to the field of protein informatics, this text emphasizes mathematical and computational methods to tackle the central problems of alignment, phylogenetic reconstruction, and prediction and sampling of protein structure. It is designed for researchers and practitioners, as well as graduate level students. Series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PB; PSBC; PSD; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402075780
- ISBN
- 9781402075780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.73
€ 192.73
Hardback. Focusing on data quality issues, this book highlights problems such as background noise determination, analysis of variance, and errors in data handling. It is a useful reference for academic and industrial researchers who want to keep abreast of microarray data analysis. Editor(s): Johnson, Kimberly F.; Lin, Simon M. Num Pages: 252 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402075827
- ISBN
- 9781402075827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.68
€ 65.68
hardcover. Assembles and analyzes more than 40 years of basic science and clinical research. This work is useful for pediatricians, geneticists, and internists who care for patients with OTC deficiency, as well as for basic scientists and genetic researchers who study the urea cycle in mammals and the arginine biosynthetic pathway in bacteria and fungi. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402076831
- ISBN
- 9781402076831
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.00
€ 189.00
Hardback. This volume reviews research on molecular biology of pathogens, infection process and disease resistance. Also included are strategies to incorporate disease resistance genes from diverse sources, and experimental protocols useful to students and researchers. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 249
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402082429
- ISBN
- 9781402082429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.29
€ 190.29