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Paperback. Chronicles the diverse and often astonishing defensive strategies that have allowed insects, spiders, scorpions, and other many-legged creatures not just to survive, but to thrive. Num Pages: 384 pages, 350 color illustrations, 150 chemical formulas. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024038
- ISBN
- 9780674024038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.85
€ 34.99
€ 29.85
hardcover. This text contains chapters adapted from the Third International Workshop on Frugivores and Seed Dispersal held in August 2000 in Rio Quente, Brazil. Editor(s): Levey, D.; Silva, W.; Galetti, M. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTS; PSVS; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1088.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995250
- ISBN
- 9780851995250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
Hardback. Myrmecochory is a very interesting and rather enigmatic form of mutualistic ant-plant associations. This phenomenon is extremely complex, because there are hundreds of ant species connected with hundreds of plant species. This monograph provides information about morphology, ecology and phenology of ants and plants from one ecosystem. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402013799
- ISBN
- 9781402013799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.88
€ 191.88
Paperback. Describes the methodology for predicting the genetic merit of animals in the context of genetic improvement in an animal breeding programme. The methodology is developed from first principles, and all the required statistical and mathematical concepts are included in the book. Num Pages: 208 pages, references, indexes. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVH; TVHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991696
- ISBN
- 9780851991696
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.41
€ 59.41
Paperback. This is the first modern textbook of sensory ecology. It provides an introduction to the key ideas, theories, and examples, describes how sensory systems work, and explores the links between the senses, animal signals, behaviour, and evolution. The book also tackles mechanistic and functional questions, integrating theoretical and empirical work. Num Pages: 264 pages, 68 colour line drawings, 45 colour halftones. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 190 x 12. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199601783
- ISBN
- 9780199601783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 103.12
€ 103.12
Paperback. Sentience - the ability to feel, perceive and experience - is central to the animal welfare debate. This book investigates and defines aspects of sentience such as consciousness, memory and emotions, and discusses brain complexity in detail. It looks at sentience from a developmental perspective and includes a chapter on ethical decisions. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644042
- ISBN
- 9781780644042
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 51.51
€ 53.99
€ 51.51
Paperback. This analysis of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in East Africa examines the ecosystem at every level. Drawing on data from long-term studies, it also discusses the processes that have produced the Serengeti's biological diversity, with its species-species and species-environment interactions. Editor(s): Sinclair, A. R. E.; Arcese, Peter. Num Pages: 678 pages, 170 line drawings, 110 tables. BIC Classification: 1HFGT; PSTS; PSVS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 154 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 678
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226760322
- ISBN
- 9780226760322
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.29€ 46.02
€ 53.29
€ 46.02
Paperback / so. Series: Monographs on Endocrinology. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MFN; PSV; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1966
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662347928
- ISBN
- 9783662347928
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.55
€ 68.55
Hardcover. Takes us deep into the sea to introduce an astonishing cast of fascinating and bizarre creatures that make the salty depths their home. This title educates us with the wealth of life in the sea-and reminding us of the need to protect it. Num Pages: 216 pages, 26 colour plates. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSVW73. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226678726
- ISBN
- 9780226678726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.84
€ 32.99
€ 25.84
Paperback. When viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean, with its rolling waves and vast expanse, can seem calm, even serene. Written with a diver's love of the ocean, a novelist's skill at storytelling, the author takes us deep into the sea to introduce an astonishing cast of fascinating and bizarre creatures that make the salty depths their home. Num Pages: 200 pages, 26 colour plates. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSVW73. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226678764
- ISBN
- 9780226678764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.22
€ 23.99
€ 19.22
Paperback. The recognition of conflict between the sexes is transforming our theories for the evolution of mating systems and the sexes themselves Written by two top researchers in the field, this is the first book to describe this transformation. It is a must read for all scholars and students interested in the evolutionary biology of reproduction. Series: Monographs in Behavior and Ecology. Num Pages: 352 pages, 21 halftones. 32 line illus. 5 tables. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691122182
- ISBN
- 9780691122182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.82€ 68.49
€ 88.82
€ 68.49
Paperback. Providing a synthesis of sexual selection, this work describes the theory and its development; examines models, methods, and empirical tests; and identifies unsolved problems. It discusses such topics as the selection and evolution of mating preferences; relations between sexual selection and speciation; constraints on sexual selection; and more. Series: Monographs in Behavior and Ecology. Num Pages: 624 pages, 10 halftones 110 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691000572
- ISBN
- 9780691000572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.90€ 64.29
€ 82.90
€ 64.29
Paperback. Scientific discoveries about the animal kingdom fuel ideological battles on many fronts, especially battles about sex and gender. This book exposes the anthropomorphism and gender politics that have colored our understanding of the natural world and shows how feminism can help move us away from our ideological biases. Num Pages: 250 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFK; JHM; JMU; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520240759
- ISBN
- 9780520240759
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.82
€ 33.99
€ 24.82
Paperback. Num Pages: 318 pages, 18 colour photos & 30 illus. BIC Classification: PSV; VXQM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Canada
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888396129
- ISBN
- 9780888396129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 19.69
€ 27.99
€ 19.69
Paperback. "Nature" has published news about the history of life ever since its first issue in 1869. This work brings together 19 review articles written for "Nature" over the past decade. Topics include major extinction events, homeotic genes and body plans and the origin and evolution of the primates. Editor(s): Gee, Henry. Num Pages: 376 pages, 92 illustrations, 7 tables. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PSAJ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226284972
- ISBN
- 9780226284972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 33.53
€ 42.99
€ 33.53
Hardcover. At once feared and revered, sharks have captivated people since our earliest human encounters. Along with photographs, this book tells the compelling story of the natural history of sharks. It also presents photographs that capture the relationship between people and sharks around the globe. Num Pages: 256 pages, 188 colour plates. BIC Classification: PSVW1; WNCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 327 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1898.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226047898
- ISBN
- 9780226047898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.74
€ 51.99
€ 43.74
Paperback. Whether your fascination with sharks stems from fear or curiosity, your knowledge of these animals will improve immensely when you consult this book. Series: The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist. Num Pages: 288 pages, 116, 34 colour illustrations, 72 black & white halftones, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW1; WNCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 176 x 17. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413099
- ISBN
- 9781421413099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.48
€ 38.48
Paperback. Offers information about Hawaiian fishes and includes over 372 species. This title presents some of the most important characteristics to identify a fish as well as the size attained and its distribution. It features species accounts that begin with the American common name, followed by the Hawaiian name (when known), and the scientific name. Series: A Latitude 20 Book. Num Pages: 232 pages, 475 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MKPH; PSVW1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780824834272
- ISBN
- 9780824834272
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.12
€ 25.99
€ 25.12
Hardback. Shorebirds are model organisms for illustrating the principles of ecology and excellent subjects for research. This title explores the ecology, conservation, and management of these birds. It contains chapters which examine phylogenetic relationships between shorebirds and other birds, and cover shorebird morphology, anatomy, and physiology. Num Pages: 344 pages, 13 b/w photographs, 26 line illustrations, 18 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 183 x 23. Weight in Grams: 880. 344 pages, Illustrations. Shorebirds are model organisms for illustrating the principles of ecology and excellent subjects for research. This title explores the ecology, conservation, and management of these birds. It contains chapters which examine phylogenetic relationships between shorebirds and other birds, and cover shorebird morphology, anatomy, and physiology. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RNKH. Dimension: 256 x 183 x 23. Weight: 892.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520266407
- ISBN
- 9780520266407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.08€ 64.94
€ 84.08
€ 64.94
Hardcover. Editor(s): Delaney, Carmel A. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- GAZELLE BOOK SERVICES
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629483917
- ISBN
- 9781629483917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.15€ 115.01
€ 168.15
€ 115.01
Hardback. The field of DNA repair is vast and advancing rapidly. This book probes the relationship of DNA break repair and silent heterochromatin, using budding yeast as a model. Num Pages: 122 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 122
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792379829
- ISBN
- 9780792379829
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.77
€ 125.77
Paperback. This second edition includes new chapters covering such applications as capacitance measurements, single-cell PCR measurements, whole-cell recording from brain slices in combination with imaging techniques, and patch clamping. Editor(s): Sakmann, Bert; Neher, Erwin. Num Pages: 722 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVN; PSAN; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 730
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1995
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441912305
- ISBN
- 9781441912305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 421.05
€ 421.05
Paperback. Editor(s): Sugi, Haruo. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 432 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441937667
- ISBN
- 9781441937667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 244.29
€ 244.29
Paperback. Preceded by Self-assessment colour review of small animal orthopaedics / [edited by] Daniel D. Lewis, Robert B. Parker, Mark S. Bloomberg. 1997. Editor(s): Lewis, Daniel; Langley-Hobbs, Sorrel J. Series: Veterinary Self-Assessment Color Review Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, 600 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: MZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 212 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Apple Academic Press Inc. United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781482224924
- ISBN
- 9781482224924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.19
€ 56.19