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Paperback. This book surveys the underlying mechanisms and functions of neurogenesis and synaptogenesis in the adult brain, and looks ahead to the possibility of harnessing these phenomena to reduce the impact of aging and to provide mechanisms for repairing the brain. Editor(s): Belzung, Catherine; Wigmore, Peter. Series: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences. Num Pages: 411 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; MMGW; MMH; PSAK; PSAN; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 629.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 411
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642444906
- ISBN
- 9783642444906
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Condition: New
€ 250.12
€ 250.12
Paperback. This book explores the emergence and adaptive function of lateralization in a wide range of vertebrate taxa, from its effects on fishes, to lizard behavior, to social learning in chicks, to manual lateralization (handedness) in humans and apes. Editor(s): Csermely, Davide; Regolin, Lucia. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642444807
- ISBN
- 9783642444807
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Condition: New
€ 192.66
€ 192.66
Paperback. This book provides a comprehensive look at the development of echinoderm research in Latin America. It compiles all investigations published in international and local journals, reports, theses and other gray literature on the topic. Editor(s): Alvarado, Juan Jose; Solis-Marin, Francisco Alonso. Num Pages: 676 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; RBKC; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1021.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 676
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642442964
- ISBN
- 9783642442964
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Condition: New
€ 197.23
€ 197.23
Paperback. This book highlights the importance of Dictyostelia as a model organism. It covers topics spanning from their evolutionary history, ecology and diversity to the recent discoveries regarding their cellular and molecular biology. Editor(s): Romeralo, Maria; Baldauf, Sandra; Escalante, Ricardo. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSC; PSG; PSV; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642441707
- ISBN
- 9783642441707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.50
€ 193.50
Paperback. Meiobenthology is the science of tiny animals that live in huge numbers in all aquatic sediments. This new edition emphasizes recent developments in the field wherein major progress has been made in systematics, ecology and environmental aspects. Num Pages: 544 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSAF; PSG; PSV; PSVT; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 831.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642441677
- ISBN
- 9783642441677
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.63
€ 196.63
Bioengineering Aspects in the Design of Gas Exchangers
John N. (University Of The Witwatersrand) Mai...
Paperback. Integrating and critically evaluating data from earth- and biological sciences, this book sums up decades of the author's work on comparative functional respiratory morphology. It provides insights into the evolution of respiratory means and processes. Num Pages: 343 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSB; PSV; PSVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642441332
- ISBN
- 9783642441332
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.53
€ 194.53
Paperback. This book examines the content and influence of selected books published over the last fifty years that have influenced improvements in animal welfare. Offers the necessary basis for an informed and comprehensive approach to improving the welfare of animals. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 144 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; PSVS; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642440472
- ISBN
- 9783642440472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 203.63
€ 203.63
Paperback. This book examines diversity and its measurement, human impacts on biodiverse zones, human diversity and geographic regions exhibiting high levels of diversity. Coverage spans genetics and taxonomy, evolutionary biology, biogeography and the social sciences. Editor(s): Zachos, Frank E.; Habel, Jan Christian. Num Pages: 563 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVS; RNCB; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 854.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 563
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642438691
- ISBN
- 9783642438691
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 340.38
€ 340.38
paperback. This comprehensive book portrays the freshwater ostracods providing details of their taxonomy, systematics, phylogeny and zoogeography, listing and discussing every taxonomic unit. It provides an invaluable source of information. Num Pages: 610 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; PSV; PSVT; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 610
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642438677
- ISBN
- 9783642438677
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 318.87
€ 318.87
Paperback. Some field studies of primates have been ongoing for decades now, covering multiple generations and providing unique insights. Here, leading field workers report on the history and infrastructure of their projects in Madagascar, Africa, Asia and South America. Editor(s): Kappeler, Peter M.; Watts, David P. Num Pages: 484 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP; PSVS; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642435584
- ISBN
- 9783642435584
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.91
€ 195.91
Paperback. Combating fishes' tendencies in aquaculture to become the equivalent of couch potatoes is a growing issue, addressed by this comprehensive and expert review on using knowledge of fish physiology to farm fitter fish in a sustainable aquaculture operation. Editor(s): Palstra, Arjan P.; Planas, Josep V. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSC; PSVD; PSVH; PSVP; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642435478
- ISBN
- 9783642435478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.09
€ 195.09
Paperback. This volume starts with the report of the "12th Evolutionary Biology Meeting" in Marseille, which gives a general idea of the meeting s epistemological stance. This is followed by 22 chapters and a selection of the most representative contributions." Editor(s): Pontarotti, Pierre. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST; PSV; PSVH; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642435119
- ISBN
- 9783642435119
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.05
€ 194.05
Paperback. Editor(s): Pontarotti, Pierre. Num Pages: 377 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSB; PSC; PSVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642433818
- ISBN
- 9783642433818
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 283.30
€ 283.30
Paperback. Comprehensively illustrated and written by leading researchers, this invaluable publication features papers from the annual Evolutionary Biology meetings in Marseilles. It includes a description of the life and work of the celebrated biologist J.B.S. Haldane. Editor(s): Pontarotti, Pierre. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; PSC; PSG; PST; PSVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 575.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642433177
- ISBN
- 9783642433177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.85
€ 194.85
Paperback. This volume details research related to healthy brain aging. It examines successful aging, age-related cognitive decline and its associated structural and functional brain changes, as well as how these changes are influenced by reproductive aging. Editor(s): Pardon, Marie-Christine; Bondi, Mark W. Series: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH; MJX; PSAN; PSC; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 575.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642432798
- ISBN
- 9783642432798
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.24
€ 250.24
Paperback. Editor(s): Pugliese, Antonio; Gaiti, Alberto; Boiti, Cristiano. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MZ; PSV; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 361.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642431708
- ISBN
- 9783642431708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.54
€ 193.54
Paperback. Editor(s): Ruf, Thomas; Bieber, Claudia; Arnold, Walter; Millesi, Eva. Num Pages: 580 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MZ; PSAJ; PSF; PSV; PSVD; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 580
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642431265
- ISBN
- 9783642431265
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 252.14
€ 252.14
Paperback. This book offers an overview on preservation and restitution of the European bison. This new edition features extensively updated content taking into account recent research carried out on the European bison. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MZ; PSV; PSVS; RNK; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 605.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642429071
- ISBN
- 9783642429071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.70
€ 194.70
Paperback. This book discusses the transmission of agents of disease (prions, viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites) by means of vectors belonging to licking or blood-sucking arthropods including mites, ticks and insects that live near or among humans and their houses. Editor(s): Mehlhorn, Heinz. Series: Parasitology Research Monographs. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MMFP; MZ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642428531
- ISBN
- 9783642428531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.39
€ 250.39
Biology and Conservation of the European Sturgeon Acipenser Sturio L. ...
. Ed(S): Williot, Patrick; Rochard, Eric; Des...
Paperback. This book aims to synthesize our current knowledge of Acipenser sturio and its management. This species, one of the most widespread sturgeon species all over Western Europe ranging from the Black Sea to the Baltic, is now on the verge of extinction. Editor(s): Williot, Patrick; Rochard, Eric; Desse-Berset, Nathalie; Kirschbaum, Frank; Gessner, Jorn. Num Pages: 696 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; RNC; RNK; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 696
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642428012
- ISBN
- 9783642428012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 253.24
€ 253.24
Evolutionary Biology - Concepts, Biodiversity, Macroevolution and Geno...
Pierre . Ed(S): Pontarotti
Paperback. The annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseilles attract leading scientists and promote the exchange of ideas and international collaborations. This book contains the key contributions to the 14th such meeting, which took place in September 2010. Editor(s): Pontarotti, Pierre. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSC; PSG; PST; PSVH; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642427770
- ISBN
- 9783642427770
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.73
€ 194.73
Paperback. This book focuses on the evolution of cardiovascular and respiratory control in vertebrates. The book incorporates an amazing amount of new findings on vertebrates, and readers will profit from its integrated and progressive exposition of vertebrate evolution. Editor(s): Glass, Mogens L.; Wood, Stephen C. Num Pages: 558 pages. BIC Classification: MFG; PSAJ; PSV; PSVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 558
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642425875
- ISBN
- 9783642425875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.92
€ 251.92
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
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
€ 251.32