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Paperback. Offers a different approach that looks at the birds from various angles, compares and contrasts similar species, and provides the pictures (and words) needed for identification in the field. This book pinpoints identification traits for each species from the various angles that they are seen. Num Pages: 144 pages, 339 color photos. 32 b/w photos. 2 maps. BIC Classification: PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 190 x 9. Weight in Grams: 457.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691118253
ISBN
9780691118253
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.92

Paperback. The natural world is filled with diverse - not to mention quirky and odd - animal behaviors. This title examines the bizarre conduct of animals as they mate, parent, feed, defend themselves, and communicate. It points out that diverse and unrelated animals often share seemingly bizarre behaviors. Illustrator(s): Crump, Alan. Num Pages: 216 pages, 108 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: PSVP; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226122021
ISBN
9780226122021
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.54

Hardcover. Examines the welfare of captive reptiles and discusses the positive and negative implications of general husbandry and research programmes. This book provides accounts of aspects such as physiology, physical stress, diet, veterinary and environmental issues, normal behaviour, psychological stress and informed design in research. Editor(s): Warwick, Clifford; Fyre, Frederic; Murphy, James B. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1994th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412550805
ISBN
9780412550805
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 321.81

Paperback. This broad assessment of the health of Antarctica's wildlife is informed by the available scientific and environmental information as well as the political and administrative processes in place. It includes case studies and examines the impact of humans. Editor(s): Kerry, Knowles R.; Riddle, Martin. Num Pages: 488 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; PSVS; RBKF; RNK; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 741.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642424076
ISBN
9783642424076
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 251.32

Paperback. This book challenges bio-acoustic orthodoxies, reframing the entire inquiry as sound perception and communication. Moving beyond common assumptions, it reveals mysteries of acoustical behavior to offer a fresh panorama of acoustical experience and adaptation. Num Pages: 200 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2013th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461472841
ISBN
9781461472841
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.73

Paperback. Series: Zoophysiology. Num Pages: 119 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSV; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 219.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Number of pages
119
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642637056
ISBN
9783642637056
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.17

Hardback. Editor(s): Bass, Andrew H.; Sisneros, Joseph A.; Popper, Arthur N.; Fay, Richard R. Series: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research. Num Pages: 223 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJG; MJPD; PSAN; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
223
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319265957
ISBN
9783319265957
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.97

hardcover. As models for vertebrate auditory systems, amphibians have been the source of research on hearing, the nervous system and acoustic communication. This comprehensive review covers key issues in amphibian hearing and communication in depth. Editor(s): Narins, P. M. (University of California); Feng, Albert S. (University of Illinois); Fay, Richard R.; Popper, Arthur N. Series: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research. Num Pages: 380 pages, 91 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1560.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2006th Edition
Number of pages
380
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387325217
ISBN
9780387325217
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.37

paperback. Editor(s): Narins, Peter M.; Feng, Albert S. (University of Illinois); Fay, Richard R. Series: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research. Num Pages: 380 pages, 91 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 581.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006
Number of pages
380
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441921871
ISBN
9781441921871
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.89

Paperback. Editor(s): Tavolga, W.N.; Popper, Arthur N.; Fay, Richard R. Series: Proceedings in Life Sciences. Num Pages: 628 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSV; WNCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 32. Weight in Grams: 987.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981
Number of pages
628
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461571889
ISBN
9781461571889
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 131.78

paperback. Editor(s): Fay, Richard R. Series: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research. Num Pages: 527 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 29. Weight in Grams: 762.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Number of pages
527
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461275770
ISBN
9781461275770
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 196.33

Hardcover. Editor(s): Popper, Arthur N.; Fay, Richard R. Series: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research. Num Pages: 532 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1018.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1995th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387978444
ISBN
9780387978444
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.76

Hardcover. Cetaceans inhabit oceans, seas and some rivers throughout the world. Hearing and sound production are thought to serve crucial functions in the behavior, natural history or life cycle of all of these animals. This title presents an overview of the bioacoustics of whales and dolphins. Editor(s): Au, Whitlow W.L.; Popper, Arthur N.; Fay, Richard R. Series: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research. Num Pages: 485 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVD; PSVW73. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 862.
Publisher
Springer
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Edition
2000th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387949062
ISBN
9780387949062
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 203.99

paperback. Editor(s): Au, Whitlow W.L.; Fay, Richard R. Series: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research. Num Pages: 501 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 765.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Number of pages
501
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461270249
ISBN
9781461270249
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 196.12

Hardback. Aims to give an overview of our understanding of the heat shock proteins in the cardiovascular system, and to summarize the approaches to the study of heat shock proteins in the heart. This volume assembles results from a number of different cardiovascular fields, and provides a review of heat shock proteins in the cardiovascular system. Editor(s): Knowlton, A.A. Series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJD; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
231
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792399100
ISBN
9780792399100
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.88

Hardcover. Heat stress occurs when there is an imbalance between heat production within the body and its dissipation. This book examines heat stress and animal productivity, and offers solutions for combating the effects of climate-induced temperature rise on animals. Num Pages: 188 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; MJCM; PSF; PSVD; PSVH; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 183 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer, India, Private Ltd India
Edition
2013th Edition
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9788132208785
ISBN
9788132208785
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.23

Paperback. Editor(s): Zalucki, Myron P. Series: Springer Series in Experimental Entomology. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 403.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461277613
ISBN
9781461277613
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.40

Hardback. This volume comprises selected contributions by internationally renowned researchers and represents the state-of-the-art in the field of haemoglobin function in vertebrates living in extreme and temperate environments. Editor(s): Weber, Robert E.; Prisco, G. di (Institute of Protein Biochemistry, Naples, Italy); Giardina, B. (Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy). Num Pages: 123 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSVD; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 820.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Springer Verlag Italy
Number of pages
123
Condition
New
SKU
V9788847001077
ISBN
9788847001077
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.16

Paperback. Editor(s): Di, Prisco G.; Giardina, Bruno; Weber, Robert E. Num Pages: 123 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 219.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Verlag Italy
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Number of pages
123
Condition
New
SKU
V9788847021600
ISBN
9788847021600
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.22

Paperback. Editor(s): Lane, David A.; Bjork, Ingvar; Lindahl, Ulf. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; PSB; PST; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 543.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9781489924469
ISBN
9781489924469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 250.36

Hardback. Provides a comprehensive review of Hepatitis viruses to readers. This book covers topics such as: the epidemiology and the natural history of infection of these viruses, the molecular biology and the replication cycle of individual hepatitis viruses, and host-virus interactions and the pathogenesis of hepatitis viruses. Editor(s): Jing-Hsiung James Ou. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJJ; PSGH; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
281
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792375739
ISBN
9780792375739
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.90

Hardback. This unique book explains the methods for the successful induction of hepatobiliary and pancreatic tumors in hamsters. Techniques for preparing animal models, the histopathological characteristics of the induced tumors, and chemoprevention are also covered. Editor(s): Tajima, Yoshitsugu; Kuroki, Tamotsu; Kanematsu, Takashi. Num Pages: 241 pages, 38 black & white illustrations, 59 colour illustrations, 41 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJJ; MNK; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 549.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
Number of pages
241
Condition
New
SKU
V9784431877721
ISBN
9784431877721
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.70

Hardback. Plant-animal interactions have become a focus of ecological research, with the process of herbivory playing a critical role. This volume examines leaf-cutting ant activity and their interactions with the rainforest vegetation on Barro Colorado Island in Central America. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 248 pages, 68 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, 32 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: 1KLCP; PST; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 589.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540438960
ISBN
9783540438960
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.97

Paperback. Editor(s): Wittmann, G. Series: Developments in Veterinary Virology. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMFM; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 574.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461288794
ISBN
9781461288794
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.85

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