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Zoology & animal sciences
Hardcover. Abnormal behaviour patterns, from the jumping and somersaulting of caged laboratory mice to the pacing of enclosed 'big cats', are displayed by many animals. This book focuses on the causation and treatment of these environment-induced stereotypic behaviours, and their implications for animal welfare and normalcy of brain functioning. Editor(s): Mason, G.; Rushen, Jeffrey. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MZD; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 250 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1012. Fundamentals and Applications to Welfare. 384 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Mason, G.; Rushen, Jeffrey. Abnormal behaviour patterns, from the jumping and somersaulting of caged laboratory mice to the pacing of enclosed 'big cats', are displayed by many animals. This book focuses on the causation and treatment of these environment-induced stereotypic behaviours, and their implications for animal welfare and normalcy of brain functioning. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: MZD; PSVP. Dimension: 174 x 250 x 28. Weight: 1012.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990040
- ISBN
- 9780851990040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.72
€ 225.72
Paperback. Focuses on the early history of biological field stations and the role these played in the rise of zoological place-based research. The author examines the material and social context in which field stations arose, the actual research that was produced in these places. It tours through the history of studying nature in nature. Num Pages: 320 pages, 44 halftones. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; PDX; PSV; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226142067
- ISBN
- 9780226142067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.38
€ 56.38
Paperback. A biological and cultural biography of the seashell--ubiquitous yet mystical. Num Pages: 304 pages, Black and white throughout, plus 8pp colour section. BIC Classification: JFCA; PDZ; PSVT3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472911384
- ISBN
- 9781472911384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.47
€ 15.99
€ 14.47
Paperback. Editor(s): Santerre, Marq. Num Pages: 103 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 8. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 103
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626185173
- ISBN
- 9781626185173
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.13€ 87.02
€ 123.13
€ 87.02
Paperback. Spiders, objects of eternal human fascination, are found in many places: on the ground, in the air, and even under water. This book tells the intriguing story of how spiders evolved over 400 million years. It describes the trials and triumphs of spiders as they use silk to negotiate an ever-changing environment. Num Pages: 248 pages, 12 colour images in 8 pp. insert. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSVT6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300181463
- ISBN
- 9780300181463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.62
€ 38.62
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 452 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 799.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691642154
- ISBN
- 9780691642154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 280.28
€ 280.28
Paperback. Editor(s): Watkins, Cecilia L. Num Pages: 75 pages. BIC Classification: MFG; PSB; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Number of pages
- 75
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634825535
- ISBN
- 9781634825535
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 133.49€ 103.52
€ 133.49
€ 103.52
Paperback. With this volume, Hal Whitehead gives us a clearer picture of the ecology and social life of sperm whales than we have ever had before. Of interest to animal behaviourists, conservationists, biologists, as well as marine mammalogists. Num Pages: 464 pages, 47 halftones, 100 line drawings, 40 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW73. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226895185
- ISBN
- 9780226895185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.30
€ 55.30
Paperback. This text's main aim is to broadly summarize and synthesize current knowledge of the determinants of species diversity and provide an overview and synthesis of the major scientific questions in species coexistence. Num Pages: 464 pages, 110. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; PSTS; PSVS; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 26. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865427440
- ISBN
- 9780865427440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 210.29
€ 210.29
Paperback. Editor(s): Cardenas, Erick R Baqueiro. Num Pages: 106 pages. BIC Classification: PSV. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631176555
- ISBN
- 9781631176555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.55€ 58.21
€ 80.55
€ 58.21
Paperback. Addresses the fundamental effects of space on the dynamics of individual species and on the structure, dynamics, diversity, and stability of multispecies communities. This book highlights the importance of space to five topical areas: stability, patterns of diversity, invasions, coexistence, and pattern generation. Editor(s): Tilman, David; Kareiva, Peter M. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 416 pages, 11 halftones, 81 line illustrations, 4 tables. BIC Classification: PSVS; RGM; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691016528
- ISBN
- 9780691016528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.85
€ 141.85
Now we look to these fish as an inspiration for engineering new sensors, computer interfaces, autonomous undersea robots, and energy-efficient batteries. Series: Animals, History, Culture. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: PDX; PHK; PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421409818
- ISBN
- 9781421409818
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.24
€ 49.24
Hardback. Series: Cornell Series in Arthropod Biology. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780801437212
- ISBN
- 9780801437212
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.04
€ 95.04
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Pelagic Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784270889
- ISBN
- 9781784270889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.53
€ 30.53
Paperback. When this work was first published it created a discipline and started a tumultuous round in the age-old nature versus nurture debate. In the introduction Edward Wilson shows how research in human genetics and neuroscience has strengthened the case for biological understanding of human nature. Num Pages: 720 pages, 31 halftones, 209 line illustrations, 43 tables. BIC Classification: JH; JMAL; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 249 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1612.
- Publisher
- Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 720
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674002357
- ISBN
- 9780674002357
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.94€ 57.09
€ 60.94
€ 57.09
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
€ 129.91
€ 129.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 48 line illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 179 x 253 x 19. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691150710
- ISBN
- 9780691150710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.57
€ 78.57
Hardback. At once instructive and compelling, this theme-spanning book reveals the complex nature of maturity in scores of social species and shows that animal behavior often displays the same diversity we find in ourselves. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 169 x 25. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801890505
- ISBN
- 9780801890505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.51
€ 48.51
Hardcover. 432 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Keeling, L.; Gonyou, H. An understanding of social behaviour is increasingly necessary in farm animal husbandry as more animals are housed in groups rather than in individual stalls or pens. There may be economic or welfare reasons for such housing. This book specifically addresses this subject. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PSVP; TVH. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 31. Weight: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993973
- ISBN
- 9780851993973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.37€ 139.26
€ 139.37
€ 139.26
Hardback. Editor(s): Watson, Paulina. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: PSV. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631173271
- ISBN
- 9781631173271
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.41€ 156.53
€ 224.41
€ 156.53
paperback. A field guide for anyone who would like to identify the local snakes of Virginia. It offers information about location, diet, reproduction, enemies, life span, distinguishing characteristics, size, habitat and common names. Num Pages: 187 pages, 53 colour photographs, 38 drawings, 28 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; PSVW5; WNC; WNGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813921549
- ISBN
- 9780813921549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.80
€ 21.99
€ 21.80
Paperback. Fifty-two kinds of snakes can be found in the southeast USA, almost half of all species native to North America. Filled with more than 300 color photographs and written by two of the region's most renowned herpetologists, this is the most comprehensive educational guide to the Snakes of the Southeast . Series: A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book. Num Pages: 280 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSVW5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 191 x 18. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820349015
- ISBN
- 9780820349015
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.23
€ 38.99
€ 37.23
Hardback. The first treatise to be published in thirty years on the 58 snakes found in eastern North America, Snakes of Eastern North America provides a current summary of the taxonomy, ecology, and behavior of each species. Num Pages: 282 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW5; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 225 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- George Mason University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780913969243
- ISBN
- 9780913969243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.04
€ 196.04
hardcover. Editor(s): Mullin, Stephen J.; Seigel, Richard A. Num Pages: 384 pages, 45. BIC Classification: PSVW5. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801445651
- ISBN
- 9780801445651
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.69
€ 98.69