Zoology & animal sciences
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Zoology & animal sciences
Hardback. Explores the strikingly similar ways in which information is encoded in nonverbal man-made signals and animal-evolved signals. This book also considers some coding principles for reducing certain unwanted redundancies and explains how desirable redundancies enhance communication reliability. Num Pages: 272 pages, 25 line illustrations, 14 tables. BIC Classification: GTE; PSVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674027954
- ISBN
- 9780674027954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.28€ 55.14
€ 60.28
€ 55.14
Hardcover. Now with over 90% new citations, the text emphasises the general principles that apply broadly across taxa and modalities. The topics covered range from the physics and physiology of signal production, propagation, and reception, to complications arising when sender and receiver do not have identical interests during communication. Num Pages: 600 pages, ill. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 286 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1894.
- Publisher
- Sinauer Associates, Inc.
- Number of pages
- 600
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878930456
- ISBN
- 9780878930456
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.42
€ 252.42
Paperback. A complete taxonomic revision of all Australian mammals, both terrestrial and marine. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBF; PSAB; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 200 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1556.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781486300129
- ISBN
- 9781486300129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 179.15
€ 179.15
Hardback. This work presents an overview of knowledge concerning the cognitive processes in animals. It focuses mainly on what has been learned from experimental research, reviewing studies of many kinds of animals. It also offers a discussion of Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Num Pages: 222 pages, various line illustration. BIC Classification: JMR; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674037038
- ISBN
- 9780674037038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.66€ 68.66
€ 75.66
€ 68.66
Hardback. Editor(s): Bayry, Jagadeesh. Num Pages: 449 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 66 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MZD; MZM; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 909.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 449
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319474243
- ISBN
- 9783319474243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.39
€ 209.39
Paperback. Concepts are presented in a non-dogmatic way, with many and diverse examples that encourage the use of local and counter-examples to enhance classroom discussion. Uniquely integrates biology and general ecology courses and the practice of wildlife management. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PSV; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471016496
- ISBN
- 9780471016496
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 241.64
€ 241.64
Paperback. In this authoritative three-volume reference work, leading researchers bring together current work to provide a comprehensive analysis of the comparative morphology, development, evolution, and functional biology of the skull. Editor(s): Hanken, James; Hall, Brian K. Num Pages: 608 pages, 24 halftones, 57 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSC; PSVW; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226315676
- ISBN
- 9780226315676
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.19€ 54.95
€ 65.19
€ 54.95
Paperback. In this authoritative three-volume reference work, leading researchers bring together current work to provide a comprehensive analysis of the comparative morphology, development, evolution, and functional biology of the skull. Editor(s): Hanken, James; Hall, Brian K. Num Pages: 592 pages, 10 halftones, 157 line drawings, 15 tables. BIC Classification: PSC; PSVD; PSVW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226315706
- ISBN
- 9780226315706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.26€ 50.66
€ 59.26
€ 50.66
Paperback. In this authoritative three-volume reference work, leading researchers bring together current work to provide a comprehensive analysis of the comparative morphology, development, evolution, and functional biology of the skull. Editor(s): Hanken, James; Hall, Brian K. Num Pages: 480 pages, 10 halftones, 128 line drawings, 8 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVD; PSVW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226315737
- ISBN
- 9780226315737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.26€ 50.25
€ 59.26
€ 50.25
Hardcover. This book provides an introduction into physiology using the tools and perspectives of mathematical modeling and analysis. It contains a variety of physiological problems and the current and new mathematical techniques used in this area. Series: Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics. Num Pages: 580 pages, 100 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 186 x 242 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1164.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387793870
- ISBN
- 9780387793870
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.97
€ 146.97
Hardback. We know that animals cross miles of water, land, and sky with pinpoint precision on a daily basis. But scientists have learned how these astounding feats of navigation are actually accomplished. This book explores the methods by which animals find their way both near home and around the globe. Series: Science Essentials. Num Pages: 320 pages, 10 halftones. 97 line illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691140452
- ISBN
- 9780691140452
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.74
€ 33.99
€ 24.74
Hardcover. Provides the first substantive review of South American rodents. This book covers all native rodents of South America, the continental islands of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean Netherlands off the Venezuelan coast. It includes identification keys and descriptions of all genera and species. Editor(s): Patton, James L.; Pardinas, Ulyses F. J.; D'Elia, Guillermo. Num Pages: 1384 pages, 548 halftones, 1 line drawing, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PSAF; PSVW7; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 65. Weight in Grams: 3402.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 1384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226169576
- ISBN
- 9780226169576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.19€ 85.62
€ 97.19
€ 85.62
Paperback. Winner of The Royal Society of Literature Jerwood Award for Non-Fiction in 2011 and the Authors' Foundation Roger Deakin Award in 2011 A stunning debut in the tradition of Robert Macfarlane and Helen Macdonald Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007459896
- ISBN
- 9780007459896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.15
€ 17.99
€ 14.15
Paperback. The lizard genus Anolis contains more species than any other genus of reptile, bird, or mammal. Caribbean members of this group have been intensively studied, but knowledge of Central and South American anoles has lagged behind. James R. McCranie and Gunther Kohler begin to fill this gap with a detailed account of the anoles of Honduras. Series: Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology Special Publications Series. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: PSV. Dimension: 174 x 254 x 18. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674504417
- ISBN
- 9780674504417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.53
€ 27.99
€ 24.53
Hardback. The book leaves us with options: embark on the conservation strategy laid out within its pages and save one of nature's most splendid creations, or watch yet another magnificent species disappear. Editor(s): Spotila, James R.; Santidrian Tomillo, Pilar. Num Pages: 240 pages, 95, 9 black & white illustrations, 16 colour plates, 70 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW5; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 184 x 262 x 21. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421417080
- ISBN
- 9781421417080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.55
€ 82.55
Hardback. Illustrated with stunning color photographs by the world's leading nature photographers, Sea Turtles will inform and inspire readers of all ages everywhere. Num Pages: 240 pages, 117, 110 colour illustrations, 7 maps. BIC Classification: PSVW5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 285 x 242 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1346.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801880070
- ISBN
- 9780801880070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.48
€ 47.48
Hardcover. His inspirational story of dedicated individuals, creative endeavors, and adventure reveals what is being done and what else we must do in order to ensure that these fascinating animals continue swimming in the oceans. Num Pages: 240 pages, 12, 12 colour plates. BIC Classification: PSVW5; RNKH1; WNCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801899072
- ISBN
- 9780801899072
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.20
€ 36.20
Paperback. Num Pages: 568 pages, 229 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 1980. Softcover reprint of the original 3
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412159107
- ISBN
- 9780412159107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.03
€ 125.03
Paperback. Second edition of a classic text on canine science and behavior, incorporating two decades of new evidence and discoveries. Editor(s): Serpell, James. Num Pages: 424 pages, 84 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. BIC Classification: JFFZ; PSVP; WNGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 191 x 24. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107699342
- ISBN
- 9781107699342
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.04
€ 55.04
Hardback. Synthesises the scattered literature about social phenomena across the arthropod phylum: beetles and bugs, caterpillars and cockroaches, mantids and membracids, sawflies and spiders. This work takes a narrative approach that interweaves theory and data analysis with the behaviour and ecology of these remarkable groups. Num Pages: 812 pages, 24 color illustrations; 45 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 263 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1496.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 812
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674021631
- ISBN
- 9780674021631
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.96€ 87.72
€ 96.96
€ 87.72
Hardcover. Revised edition of: Ecology and classification of North American freshwater invertebrates / edited by James H. Thorp and Alan P. Covich. Third edition. 2010. Editor(s): Thorp, James; Rogers, D. Christopher. Num Pages: 1148 pages, Approx. 200 illustrations (200 in full color). BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT; RNB; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 282 x 225 x 56. Weight in Grams: 3366.
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123850263
- ISBN
- 9780123850263
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.66
€ 183.66
Hardcover. Editor(s): Thorp, James; Rogers, D. Christopher. Num Pages: 794 pages, Approx. 288 illustrations (288 in full color). BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVT; RNB; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 216. .
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123850287
- ISBN
- 9780123850287
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.69
€ 170.69
Paperback. Investigates the origins of life's diversity and integrates data from molecular genetics, evolutionary developmental biology, embryology, comparative morphology, and paleontology into an analysis of interest to scholars from any of these fields. This book examines the sorts of evidence that can be gleaned from fossils, molecules, and morphology. Num Pages: 608 pages, 9 halftones, 252 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSC; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 185 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226845494
- ISBN
- 9780226845494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 40.83
€ 52.99
€ 40.83
Hardcover. The genetic information being unlocked by advances in genomic and high throughput technologies is rapidly revolutionizing our understanding of developmental processes in bovine species. This information is allowing researchers unprecedented insight into the genetic basis of key traits. Editor(s): Womack, James. Num Pages: 284 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVH; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813821221
- ISBN
- 9780813821221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.69
€ 234.69