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Zoology & animal sciences
Paperback. Optimization theory is designed to find the best ways of doing things. This work shows how extraordinarily diverse branches of biology are illuminated by the powerful methods of optimization theory. It also explains the mathematics involved, with biology students in mind. It is also useful for professionals, ranging from teachers to researchers. Num Pages: 176 pages, 38 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: PDE; PSAJ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 257.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691027982
- ISBN
- 9780691027982
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 95.99€ 74.89
€ 95.99
€ 74.89
The broader social context in which scientists work is just as important to the project of naming, describing, classifying, and, ultimately, explaining life. Num Pages: 392 pages, 11, 11 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; BGTA; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421406008
- ISBN
- 9781421406008
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.98
€ 56.98
Paperback. We have long attributed man's violent, aggressive, competitive nature to his animal ancestry. But what if we are just as given to cooperation, empathy, and morality by virtue of our genes? This work looks at the most provocative aspects of human nature - power, sex, violence, kindness, and morality. Num Pages: 300 pages, Black and white photographs. BIC Classification: JM; PSAJ; PSVW79. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781862078826
- ISBN
- 9781862078826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.64
€ 13.99
€ 11.64
Hardcover. Series: Poyser Monographs. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408136751
- ISBN
- 9781408136751
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.09
€ 102.09
Hardback. From the great horned to the tiny elf owl, this amazing volume captures the beauty and mystery of these charismatic birds of prey. Num Pages: 264 pages, 207, 188 colour illustrations, 19 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 229 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801886874
- ISBN
- 9780801886874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.61
€ 47.99
€ 40.61
This volume presents a unique comparative treatment of the role oxidative stress plays in vertebrates and invertebrates in multiple organ systems with regards to cell death, development, aging, and human diseases, and anti-oxidant therapy. Editor(s): Farooqui, Tahira; Farooqui, Akhlaq A. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSF; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 220 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1216.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118001943
- ISBN
- 9781118001943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.00
€ 204.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: PSVW1; WSXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 147 x 8. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Canada
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888393791
- ISBN
- 9780888393791
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.28
€ 18.99
€ 14.28
Hardback. Pacific Salmon Life Histories gives detailed descriptions of the different life phases through which each of the seven species pass. Editor(s): Margolis, L. Num Pages: 608 pages, illustrations, colour plates, maps, tables, geographical index, general index. BIC Classification: 1QSP; GBC; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 6452 x 5487 x 36. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774803595
- ISBN
- 9780774803595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.21
€ 148.21
Paperback. Parasites can: rewrite DNA; rewire the brain; genetically engineer viruses as weapons; and turn healthy hosts into the living dead. This book follows researchers as they penetrate the mysteries of these omnipotent creatures who control evolution, ecxosystems, and perhaps the future of mankind. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSGH; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780743200110
- ISBN
- 9780743200110
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.37
€ 19.99
€ 18.37
hardcover. Examines research into the molecular biology, genomics and transcriptomics of, and control strategies for, flatworm parasites. These include Cestodes and Trematodes. This book explores three main areas: phylogeny, genetics and transcriptomes; immunobiology, host-parasite interaction and control; and protein function, metabolism and physiology. Editor(s): Maule, A. G. (Queen's University, Belfast); Marks, N. J. (Queen's University, Belfast). Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMFP; MZMP; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851990279
- ISBN
- 9780851990279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.26
€ 177.26
Paperback. Synthesizes the latest developments in the ecology and evolution of animal parasites for a new generation of parasitologists. Num Pages: 510 pages, 283 b/w illus. 30 colour illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSGH; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 575
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521122054
- ISBN
- 9780521122054
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.09
€ 72.09
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861892379
- ISBN
- 9781861892379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.18
€ 18.99
€ 15.18
Hardback. Explores recent scientific discoveries and what they reveal about the lives of wild parrots, which are among the most intelligent and rarest of birds. This book focuses on general patterns across the 350-odd species of parrots, as well as what can be learned from interesting exceptions to these generalities. Num Pages: 346 pages, 89 color images, 13 line illustrations, 4 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 346
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520239258
- ISBN
- 9780520239258
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 32.88
€ 44.99
€ 32.88
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295992846
- ISBN
- 9780295992846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.70
€ 41.99
€ 37.70
Hardback. Need-to-know information on the classification and identification of aquatic invertebrates This Fourth Edition of the standard reference used by generations of professionals and students is the source for authoritative information on the natural history, ecology, and taxonomy of free-living American freshwater invertebrates. Num Pages: 648 pages, illustrations, colour plates, photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSPF; PSPM; PSVT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 181 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1240.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 4 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471358374
- ISBN
- 9780471358374
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.03
€ 199.03
Hardcover. Num Pages: 551 pages. BIC Classification: KNAF; MZ; PSV; R; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 150. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Astral International India
- Number of pages
- 551
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789351241379
- ISBN
- 9789351241379
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.05€ 113.66
€ 117.05
€ 113.66
Hardcover. Helps readers to gain a modern understanding of animal behavior. Presents a variety of different perspectives including genetics, neurological, learning and behavioral ecology Introduces the scientific reasoning and methodology of animal behavior Addresses development and mechanisms . Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PS; PSVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 282 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1294.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470045176
- ISBN
- 9780470045176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 271.15
€ 271.15
Paperback. Renowned veterinarian Dr. Nicholas Dodman breaks new ground with the profound recognition that humans' and other animals' minds work in similar ways. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JM; PSVP; WNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 139. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781476749037
- ISBN
- 9781476749037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.78
€ 17.99
€ 16.78
Hardback. Brings together a comprehensive review of the world's pheasants, partridges, quails, grouse, turkeys, guineafowl, buttonquails, sandgrouse, and the enigmatic Plains-wanderer - over 250 species in all. This book concentrates on detailed identification and distribution, but also highlights conservation issues where relevant. Series: Princeton Field Guides. Num Pages: 480 pages, 72 color plates. 250 color maps. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1199.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University Press Group Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691089089
- ISBN
- 9780691089089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.97
€ 166.97
Hardcover. Species of the genus Pheidole are the most abundant and diverse ants of the New World and range from the northern US to Argentina. In this text, Edward O. Wilson untangles its classification, time, characterising all 625 known species, and ordering them into 19 species groups. Num Pages: 818 pages, 1 color illustration insert, 650 fine line illustrations, 5 tables, 4 halftones. BIC Classification: 1K; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 310 x 241 x 53. Weight in Grams: 3006.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 818
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674002937
- ISBN
- 9780674002937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.59€ 166.62
€ 196.59
€ 166.62
Hardback. Common among moths is a mate-finding system in which females emit a pheromone, which induces males to fly upwind along the pheromone plume. This title is suitable for entomologists, chemical ecologists, and pest management scientists, as well as for those studying pheromone communication and pest management. Editor(s): Allison, Jeremy D.; Carde, Ring T. Num Pages: 391 pages, 60 color images, 40 b/w illustrations, 20 tables. BIC Classification: PSV; PSVT7; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520278561
- ISBN
- 9780520278561
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.74€ 58.27
€ 73.74
€ 58.27
Hardcover. Editor(s): Gregory, Isabelle M. Num Pages: 260 pages, illus., tables & graphs. BIC Classification: PSB; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 185 x 20. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616682835
- ISBN
- 9781616682835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 275.07€ 190.03
€ 275.07
€ 190.03
Pheromones of Non-lepidopteran Insects Associated with Agricultural Pl...
Hardie, Jim, Minks, Albert K
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993454
- ISBN
- 9780851993454
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.17
€ 201.17
Hardcover. Editor(s): Akutagawa, Eiji; Ozaki, Kazuo. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFG; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 183 x 16. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781619426191
- ISBN
- 9781619426191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.10€ 160.18
€ 234.10
€ 160.18