Zoology & animal sciences
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Zoology & animal sciences
Paperback. This book critically reviews the evolutionary origin and the functional mechanisms responsible for sexual dimorphism in response to infection. It delineates areas where knowledge is lacking and highlights future avenues of research. Editor(s): Klein, Sabra L. (The Johns Hopkins University); Roberts, Craig W. Num Pages: 329 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; MJG; PSAJ; PSG; PSV; PSVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642425516
- ISBN
- 9783642425516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 316.14
€ 316.14
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€ 26.09
€ 32.99
€ 26.09
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€ 19.41
€ 23.99
€ 19.41
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
€ 89.12€ 68.86
€ 89.12
€ 68.86
Sexual Dimorphism of the Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis and the A...
Stefanova, Nadya; Ovtscharoff, Wladimir
Paperback. An up-to-date summary on sexual dimorphism of the CNS with special regard to sexual differentiation of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis and the amygdala in rat. The results provide morphological and immunocytochemical data that may be used for further studies on sexual dimorphic circuitry and its functional significance. Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. Num Pages: 88 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, 24 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PSC; PSVD; PSVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 185.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540676836
- ISBN
- 9783540676836
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.19
€ 65.19
Paperback. Editor(s): Cresti, Mauro; Gori, Paolo; Pacini, Ettore. Num Pages: 502 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; PSV; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 26. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642732737
- ISBN
- 9783642732737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 252.19
€ 252.19
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
€ 83.17€ 64.47
€ 83.17
€ 64.47
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€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
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€ 19.88
€ 27.99
€ 19.88
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
€ 43.99€ 33.73
€ 43.99
€ 33.73
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€ 43.96
€ 51.99
€ 43.96
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
€ 39.28
€ 39.28
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
€ 84.36€ 65.36
€ 84.36
€ 65.36
Hardback. Editor(s): Raman, Chandrasekar; Goldsmith, Marian R.; Agunbiade, Tolulope A. Series: Entomology in Focus. Num Pages: 225 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, 22 black & white tables, 30 colou. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVD; PSVH; PSVT7; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319242330
- ISBN
- 9783319242330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
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
€ 168.71€ 116.23
€ 168.71
€ 116.23
Paperback. Editor(s): Behnke, H. D.; Sjolund, R. D. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PST; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642744471
- ISBN
- 9783642744471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.95
€ 127.95
paperback. Editor(s): Csaba, Gyorgy; Muller, Werner E. G. Series: Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; PSB; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642801082
- ISBN
- 9783642801082
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.10
€ 127.10
Hardback. This beautifully-illustrated book on Sika deer probes their basic biology, behavior, and ecology, including management for sport hunting, conservation or recovery of threatened populations, and resolution of conflict with humans in native and introduced lands. Editor(s): McCullough, Dale R.; Takatsuki, Seiki; Kaji, Koichi. Num Pages: 666 pages, 224 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVS; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1202.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 666
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431094289
- ISBN
- 9784431094289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 508.48
€ 508.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 122 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; PSB; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 225.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 122
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461369608
- ISBN
- 9781461369608
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.22
€ 126.22
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
€ 130.22
€ 130.22
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
€ 433.32
€ 433.32
Hardback. 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: MJN; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1196.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 722
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306448706
- ISBN
- 9780306448706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 432.76
€ 432.76
Hardback. BIC Classification: PSVD. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540677161
- ISBN
- 9783540677161
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.03
€ 232.03
Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 3. Weight in Grams: 86.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1926
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662394199
- ISBN
- 9783662394199
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.12
€ 70.12