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Zoology & animal sciences

Paperback. This richly illustrated expert review of the biological, pharmacological and medical functions of the signaling molecules nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide collates the impressive quantity of fresh data accumulated in recent years. Editor(s): Hermann, Anton; Sitdikova, Guzel F.; Weiger, Thomas M. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; PSAN; PSF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642446528
ISBN
9783642446528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 193.38

paperback. Editor(s): Gross, Gerhard; Geyer, Mark A. Series: Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology. Num Pages: 428 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; MQP; PSAN; PSBC; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 652.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2012th Edition
Number of pages
428
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642445477
ISBN
9783642445477
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 372.39

Paperback. Acknowledging both the use of animal-derived medicinal products since ancient times, and today's sustainability imperative, this book surveys the role of animals in traditional folk medicine and contemporary implications for wildlife conservation. Editor(s): Alves, Romulo; Rosa, Ierece Lucena. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
508
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642445422
ISBN
9783642445422
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 195.79

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
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 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
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 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
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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