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Paperback. Charles Darwin's experiences in the Galapagos Islands in 1835 helped to guide his thoughts toward a revolutionary theory: that species were not fixed but diversified from their ancestors over many generations. This book explains what we have learned about the origin and evolution of new species. Series: Princeton Series in Evolutionary Biology. Num Pages: 224 pages, 120 color illus. 46 line illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLSEG; PDZ; PSAJ; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691149998
- ISBN
- 9780691149998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 31.19
€ 43.99
€ 31.19
Hardback. Offers an evolutionary history of Darwin's finches since their origin almost 3 million years ago. By continuously tracking finch populations over a period of four decades, this title uncovers the causes and consequences of significant events leading to evolutionary changes in species. Num Pages: 432 pages, 44 color illus. 129 line illus. 21 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160467
- ISBN
- 9780691160467
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.41€ 46.96
€ 59.41
€ 46.96
Paperback. Presenting the major principles of nutrition of both domestic and wild animals, this book takes a comparative approach, recognising that there are considerable differences in nutrient digestion, metabolism and requirements among various mammalian and avian species. Num Pages: 352 pages, 218 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZL; PSV; TVH. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 241 x 189 x 23. Weight in Grams: 978. 352 pages, 218 illustrations. Presenting the major principles of nutrition of both domestic and wild animals, this book takes a comparative approach, recognising that there are considerable differences in nutrient digestion, metabolism and requirements among various mammalian and avian species. Cateogry: (UF) Further/Higher Education. BIC Classification: MZL; PSV; TVH. Dimension: 241 x 189 x 23. Weight: 958.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936310
- ISBN
- 9781845936310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.13€ 54.89
€ 55.13
€ 54.89
Sheet map, folded. Illustrator(s): Ovenden, Denys. Series: Occasional Publications S. Num Pages: 8 pages, Col.ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; PSVW5; WNCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 1. Weight in Grams: 38.
- Publisher
- Field Studies Council
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851538652
- ISBN
- 9781851538652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.26
€ 8.26
Paperback. Teeth are a vital component of vertebrate anatomy and a fundamental part of the fossil record. It was the evolution of teeth, associated with predation, that drove the evolution of the wide array of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and then mammals. Peter S. Ungar looks at how, without teeth, none of these developments could have occurred. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, Approximately 30 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: MMD; PDZ; PSVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 137 x 8. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199670598
- ISBN
- 9780199670598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Hardback. His book is a must-read for paleontologists, mammalogists, and anthropologists. Num Pages: 320 pages, 105, 6 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white halfto. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVD; PSVW7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 284 x 224 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801896682
- ISBN
- 9780801896682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.75€ 95.29
€ 105.75
€ 95.29
Paperback. This textbook introduces the astronomy of galaxies, their structure, their active galactic nuclei, their evolution and their large scale distribution. Starting with a detailed description of our Milky Way, the book examines the formation of structures and astronomical objects in the early universe. Num Pages: 473 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 193 x 33. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 473
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642069710
- ISBN
- 9783642069710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.73
€ 108.73
Paperback. In social relationships - whether between mates, parents and offspring, or friends - we find much of life's meaning. But in these relationships, so critical to our well-being, might we also detect the workings, even directives, of biology? This book examines the intimate role of endocrinology in social relationships. Editor(s): Ellison, Peter T.; Gray, Peter B. Num Pages: 512 pages, 1 halftone, 30 line illustrations, 12 tables. BIC Classification: MJG; PSVP; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674063990
- ISBN
- 9780674063990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.06
€ 36.99
€ 31.06
Hardback. This important book brings together into one volume papers on vector ecology, molecular biology as applied to mosquito vector control, and mosquito biological control. The book reflects the author's 50 years of research in this field. Editor(s): Atkinson, Peter W. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMRT; PSAF; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048124572
- ISBN
- 9789048124572
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.28
€ 195.28
Paperback. Combining breadth of coverage with detail, this cohesive introduction to insect ecology couples concepts with empirical examples and practical applications. Num Pages: 828 pages, 259 b/w illus. 36 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT7. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 189 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1576. Behavior, Populations and Communities. 812 pages, 259 b/w illus. 36 tables. Combining breadth of coverage with detail, this cohesive introduction to insect ecology couples concepts with empirical examples and practical applications. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT7. Dimension: 243 x 189 x 40. Weight: 1730.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 812
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521542609
- ISBN
- 9780521542609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.48
€ 108.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 124 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 7. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789061935995
- ISBN
- 9789061935995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.53
€ 65.53
Paperback. Series: Series Entomologica. Num Pages: 204 pages, 118 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1967
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1967
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401758598
- ISBN
- 9789401758598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.49
€ 66.49
Hardcover. This, the first review of the range of factors affecting the welfare of farmed flightless birds, focuses on the ostrich, emu and rhea. It discusses husbandry and management protocols at each stage of the farming process as well as their welfare implications. Editor(s): Glatz, Phil; Lunam, Christine; Malecki, Irek. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RNKH; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 266
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642192968
- ISBN
- 9783642192968
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 283.53
€ 283.53
Paperback. There are more than 33,000 species of living fishes, accounting for more than half of the extant vertebrate diversity on Earth. This comprehensive reference showcases the basic anatomy and diversity of all 82 orders of fishes and more than 150 of the most commonly encountered families, focusing on their distinctive features. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520283534
- ISBN
- 9780520283534
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 35.66
€ 40.99
€ 35.66
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199642724
- ISBN
- 9780199642724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.24
€ 86.24
Paperback. This updated book provides the vision and rationale as to why humanity is leaving its cradle, Earth, to use space resources and to establish offworld settlements. The user-friendly volume offers numerous photographs, diagrams, exhibits, and case studies. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 672 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PSVP; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1068.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387776392
- ISBN
- 9780387776392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 44.18
€ 48.99
€ 44.18
Paperback. A description of the species and subspecies of sea stars in the coastal waters of northwestern North America. Although it covers the coastal waters down to 200 metres below the surface, it lists 26 more species that live below 200 metres and 14 others that occur just outside the region covered. Series: Royal British Columbia Museum Handbook. Num Pages: 228 pages, 40 colour & 100 b&w photographs, 75 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBWK; 1KBBWS; 1KBCB; PSVT; WNCS1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Royal BC Museum
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774808255
- ISBN
- 9780774808255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.62
€ 19.99
€ 18.62
Paperback. Series: Springer Series in Wood Science. Num Pages: 725 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PST; PSV; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1111.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 725
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642784682
- ISBN
- 9783642784682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 209.45
€ 209.45
Hardcover. The study of proteomics provides researchers with a better understanding of disease and physiological processes in animals. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBC; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1014.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813817910
- ISBN
- 9780813817910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.20
€ 259.20
Paperback. Editor(s): Magrab, Phyllis R. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461297123
- ISBN
- 9781461297123
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.69
€ 67.69