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Zoology & animal sciences
Hardback. Efforts to conserve wildlife populations and preserve biological diversity are often hampered by an inadequate understanding of animal behaviour. This title explores how knowledge of animal behaviour may help increase the effectiveness of conservation programmes. Editor(s): Festa-Bianchet, Marco; Apollonio, Marco. Num Pages: 322 pages, tables, photographs, figures, illustrations, index. BIC Classification: PSVP; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559639583
- ISBN
- 9781559639583
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.37
€ 101.37
hardcover. This book has been developed from the Royal Entomological Society's 22nd international symposium, held in Reading in 2003. Topics include speciation and adaptation; life history, phenotype plasticity and genetics; sexual selection and reproductive biology; insect-plant interactions; insect-natural enemy interactions; and social insects. Editor(s): Fellowes, M.; Holloway, Gary; Rolff, J. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1352.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851998121
- ISBN
- 9780851998121
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.64
€ 188.64
This volume presents a unique comparative treatment of the role oxidative stress plays in vertebrates and invertebrates in multiple organ systems with regards to cell death, development, aging, and human diseases, and anti-oxidant therapy. Editor(s): Farooqui, Tahira; Farooqui, Akhlaq A. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSF; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 220 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1216.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118001943
- ISBN
- 9781118001943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.00
€ 204.00
hardcover. Drawing together the work of 25 nematologists from 12 countries, this book examines the taxonomy and ecology of freshwater nematodes. The book also summarizes previous work in the area and indicates avenues for future research. Overall, the book provides a synthesis of the subject. Editor(s): Eyualem-Abebe (University of New Hampshire, USA); Traunspurger, W. (University of Bielefeld, Germany); Andrassy, I. (University of Budapest, Hungary). Num Pages: 752 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1769.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- SKU
- V9780851990095
- ISBN
- 9780851990095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.75
€ 246.75
hardcover. This volume has been developed from the keynote addresses delivered at the third IOBC International Symposium (co-organized with CILBA) that was held in Montpellier in October 2002, to address developments in genetics and evolutionary biology, and their relevance to biological control. Editor(s): Ehler, L.E.; Sforza, R.; Mateille, T. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK; PSVT7; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851997353
- ISBN
- 9780851997353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.26
€ 139.26
Hardback. Editor(s): Ebensperger, Luis A.; Hayes, Loren D. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 176 x 22. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118846490
- ISBN
- 9781118846490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.29
€ 140.29
Hardback. This practical manual of reptile field ecology and conservation brings together a distinguished, international group of reptile researchers to provide a state-of-the-art review of the many new and exciting techniques used to study reptiles and to track their conservation status and population trends. Editor(s): Dodd, C. Kenneth, Jr. Num Pages: 496 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW5; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 988.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198726135
- ISBN
- 9780198726135
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.67
€ 184.67
The Oestrid Flies. Biology, Host-Parasite Relationships, Impact and Ma...
. Ed(S): Cowell, Douglas D.; Hall, Martin J. ...
hardcover. This book provides an in-depth review and analysis of the biology of adults and larvae of the Family Oestridae (commonly known as botflies, or warble flies). Oestrid flies cause myiasis (invasion of living tissue by the larvae), and are a major pest of both domestic and wild animals worldwide. Editor(s): Cowell, Douglas D.; Hall, Martin J. R.; Scholl, P. J. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMFP; MZMP; PSAB; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 971.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996844
- ISBN
- 9780851996844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.02
€ 175.02
Hardback. Editor(s): Corman, Troy; Wise-Gervais, Cathryn. Num Pages: 636 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 215 x 48. Weight in Grams: 2862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 636
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826333797
- ISBN
- 9780826333797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.21
€ 88.21
hardcover. This is the second volume of a two-book set that provides a broad overview of nematology. This text addresses applied aspects of nematodes as parasites or disease vectors and the control of pest nematodes, while the first covers basic biology. Editor(s): Chen, Z.X.; Chen, S.Y.; Dickson, D.W. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT; TVK; TVP; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- SKU
- V9780851996462
- ISBN
- 9780851996462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.91
€ 159.91
Physiology, Vol.4: Volume IV (The Natural History of the Crustacea)
. Ed(S): Chang, Ernest S.; Thiel, Martin
hardcover. The first comprehensive overview of comparative physiology of crustaceans in two decades, bringing crustacean biology up to the 21st century. Editor(s): Chang, Ernest S.; Thiel, Martin. Series: The Natural History of the Crustacea. Num Pages: 528 pages, with 118 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVD; PSVP; PSVT; PSVT5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 185 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1138.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- OXFORD UNIV PR United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199832415
- ISBN
- 9780199832415
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 342.97
€ 342.97
paperback. Editor(s): Brooks, Daniel M.; Strahl, Stuart D. Series: IUCN/SSC Cracid Specialist Group S. Num Pages: 189 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 217 x 11. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature et de ses Ressources,Switzerland Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9782831705118
- ISBN
- 9782831705118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.29
€ 46.29
Hardback. Antelopes constitute a fundamental part of ecosystems throughout Africa and Asia where they act as habitat architects, dispersers of seeds, and prey for large carnivores. The fascication they hold in the human mind is evident from prehistoric rock paintings and ancient Egyptian art to today's wildlife documentaries and popularity in zoos. Editor(s): Bro-Jorgensen, Jakob; Mallon, David P. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118409640
- ISBN
- 9781118409640
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.40
€ 209.40
The Origins and Development of African Livestock: Archaeology, Genetic...
. Ed(S): Blench, Roger; Macdonald, Kevin C.
hardcover. Of particular interest to those studying the history of the African continent, this book takes its place as a standard reference in the field of livestock studies. Editor(s): Blench, Roger; MacDonald, Kevin C. Num Pages: 568 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1H; HDD; PSV; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 1043.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841420189
- ISBN
- 9781841420189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 279.36
€ 279.36
Environmental Impact of Invertebrates for Biological Control of Arthro...
. Ed(S): Bigler, F.; Babendreier, D.; Kuhlman...
Hardback. Provides a review of the methodologies used for assessing the environmental impacts of invertebrate biological agents used to control pests in agriculture and forestry. This book explores methods to evaluate post-release effects and the environmental impact of dispersal, displacement, and establishment of invertebrate biological control agents. Editor(s): Bigler, F.; Babendreier, D.; Kuhlmann, U. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 831.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990583
- ISBN
- 9780851990583
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.22
€ 123.22
Biology and Conservation of Martens, Sables, and Fishers
. Ed(S): Aubry, Keith B.; Zielinski, William ...
Hardback. Editor(s): Aubry, Keith B.; Zielinski, William J.; Raphael, Martin G.; Proulx, Gilbert; Buskirk, Steven W. Num Pages: 536 pages, 115, 49 tables, 27 charts, 31 maps, 8 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 160 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801450884
- ISBN
- 9780801450884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.26
€ 111.26
Books in the series cover a wide range of topics, including zoo- and aquarium-based field conservation, animal management science, public education, philosophy, and ethics. Editor(s): Asa, Cheryl S.; Porton, Ingrid J. Series: Zoo and Aquarium Biology and Conservation Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801883040
- ISBN
- 9780801883040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.58
€ 89.58
Hardback. Methods in Mouse Atherosclerosis Editor(s): Andres, Vicente; Dorado, Beatriz. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 414 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 58 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: MBGL; MJD; PSD; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 189 x 265 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1102.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493929283
- ISBN
- 9781493929283
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.05
€ 132.05
Focusing on insect pests of tree fruits and combining behavioural research with crop protection applications, this book emphasizes the importance of environmentally sustainable approaches in an agroecosystem. It discusses both experimental and applied topics, including the conceptual framework of IPM, host detection mechanisms, and monitoring. Editor(s): Aluja, Martin; Leskey, T.C.; Vincent, C. Num Pages: 312 pages, 24 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVT7; TVP; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 26. Weight in Grams: 868.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934842
- ISBN
- 9781845934842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.74
€ 145.74
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123849847
- ISBN
- 9780123849847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.81
€ 200.81