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Hardback. Concisely summarizing current knowledge of vertebrate muscle development, from the determination of muscle precursors to terminal differentiation, this text places particular emphasis on the different developmental and molecular pathways followed by the three types of vertebrate musculature. Editor(s): Brand-Saberi, Beate. Series: Results and Problems in Cell Differentiation. Num Pages: 242 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSF; PSVD; PSVW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540431787
- ISBN
- 9783540431787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.33
€ 250.33
Paperback. This study takes as its aim an investigation into the development and differentiation of the adrenal glands in the grass snake during the early stages of ontogenesis, and a comparison with selected mammalian embryos in similar developmental stages. Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. Num Pages: 113 pages, 90 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD; PSVW5; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 209.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 113
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540431657
- ISBN
- 9783540431657
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.10
€ 126.10
Fundamental Structural Aspects and Features in the Bioengineering of t...
John N. (University Of The Witwatersrand) Mai...
Paperback. Presenting some of the fundamental structural aspects in the design of respiratory organs, this text considers when, how and why these states were founded. Its main thesis is that modern gas exchangers are products of processes that have entailed adaptation to specific environments and lifestyles. Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. Num Pages: 129 pages, 158 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJL; PSVD; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 129
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540429517
- ISBN
- 9783540429517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Hardcover. This book focuses on the evolution and basic features of the biorhythms in organisms, deals with the circadian system at the genetic, molecular and cellular levels and describes the mechanisms involved in the perception and light entrainment of the biological clock in vertebrates and invertebrates. Editor(s): Kumar, V. Num Pages: 254 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PSVD; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 717.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540428534
- ISBN
- 9783540428534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.08
€ 251.08
Hardback. From a review of the previous edition: "I strongly recommend it as an essential reading and reference book for younger and older workers alike". Nature Series: Zoophysiology. Num Pages: 292 pages, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540426837
- ISBN
- 9783540426837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.05
€ 200.05
Paperback. This is a concise summary of knowledge about skeletal muscle fibres. The main emphasis is put on metabolic fibre typing by cytophotometry as well as the adaptability of a given fibre type to altered physiological and pathological conditions. Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. Num Pages: 127 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFC; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 196.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 127
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540426035
- ISBN
- 9783540426035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.44
€ 126.44
Hardback. Editor(s): Beschin, Alain; Muller, Werner E. G. Series: Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology. Num Pages: 195 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSBM; PSVT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 195
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540404071
- ISBN
- 9783540404071
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.41
€ 194.41
Hardback. This is the first systematic owl checklist for over 50 years to include subspecies and synonyms. This beautifully illustrated checklist provides an outstanding resource for scientific collections, studies of global biodiversity, and species preservation. Num Pages: 350 pages, 63 black & white illustrations, 23 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1008.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540352341
- ISBN
- 9783540352341
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.00
€ 253.00
Hardback. Marine molluscs are very promising candidates for a wide range of biotechnological applications. This is a book on molluscs as sources for pharmaceutical drugs. Series: Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology / Marine Molecular Biotechnology. Num Pages: 387 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 949.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540308799
- ISBN
- 9783540308799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.58
€ 252.58
Paperback. The esophagus is a relatively simple though vital organ. Beyond its role of propelling food from the pharynx to the stomach by a propulsive contraction wave representing the esophageal phase of deglutition, it is more recognized as a sensory organ from which a variety of respiratory and cardiovascular reflexes can be triggered. Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. Num Pages: 86 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD; PSVW7. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 163.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 86
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540292050
- ISBN
- 9783540292050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.81
€ 125.81
Hardback. Examines the various facets of cooperative behavior in primates and humans. This book intends to bridge the gap between parallel research in primatology and studies of humans. It highlights both common principles and aspects of human uniqueness with respect to cooperative behavior. Editor(s): Kappeler, Peter M.; Van Schaik, Carel P. Num Pages: 350 pages, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSVW79. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 166 x 273 x 30. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540282693
- ISBN
- 9783540282693
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.04
€ 201.04
Hardback. Why do some animals migrate? How does migration affect the gene pool? This book discusses these questions and more, in light of the high evolutionary costs and risks of mass movement. The editor presents a collection of topics explaining the migration of organisms through many examples of different groups of marine and non-marine organisms, from micro-invertebrates to large mammals. Editor(s): Elewa, Ashraf T. Num Pages: 346 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540266037
- ISBN
- 9783540266037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.52
€ 134.52
Hardback. Deals with the physical mechanisms at work in the production of birdsong, the acoustic effects that the avian vocal organ is capable of generating, and the nature of the neural instructions needed to drive it. This book provides useful reading for physicists, biologists and general readers alike. Series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering. Num Pages: 158 pages, 65 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHDS; PHVN; PSAN; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540253990
- ISBN
- 9783540253990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.82
€ 130.82
Molecular Parameters Indicating Adaptation to Mechanical Stress in Fib...
Milz, Stefan; Benjamin, Michael; Putz, Reinha...
Paperback. Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. Num Pages: 80 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 4. Weight in Grams: 129.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540244745
- ISBN
- 9783540244745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.69
€ 125.69
hardcover. Editor(s): Matranga, Valeria. Series: Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology. Num Pages: 275 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 169 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540244028
- ISBN
- 9783540244028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.16
€ 195.16
Hardback. Mit diesem Nachschlagewerk wird eine systematische Katalogisierung der Losungen angeboten, die dem Designer oder Konstrukteur einen grossen Fundus zur kreativen Umsetzung in der Technik liefert." Num Pages: 778 pages, 1. BIC Classification: PSV; TGB; TN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1258.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 778
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540227892
- ISBN
- 9783540227892
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.67
€ 265.67
Hardback. How migratory birds can navigate home from their wintering grounds to their breeding sites over hundreds and thousands of kilometers has been an admired mystery. Profound advances towards a solution of this problem have been achieved with a model bird, the homing pigeon. This monograph summarizes our knowledge about pigeon homing. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540223856
- ISBN
- 9783540223856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.76
€ 198.76
Hardcover. Insects are a dominant component of biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems and play a key role in mediating the relationship between plants and ecosystem processes. This title examines their effects on ecosystem functioning, focusing mainly, but not exclusively, on herbivorous insects. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 415 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 437
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540216728
- ISBN
- 9783540216728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.32
€ 136.32
Hardback. The primary life functions of animals, such as eating, growing, reproducing and getting around all depend on motion: Motion of materials through the body, motion of limbs and motion of the entire body through water, air and on land. This book presents a physicists view of life. Num Pages: 452 pages, 67 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHVN; PSVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2004. Corr. 2nd printing 2006
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540208464
- ISBN
- 9783540208464
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.06
€ 214.06
Hardback. Series: Topics in Current Chemistry. Num Pages: 253 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540208280
- ISBN
- 9783540208280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 372.27
€ 372.27
Hardback. Includes case studies of reefs in the Red Sea, Caribbean, Japan, Indian Ocean and the Great Barrier Reef. This book features a section on microbial ecology and physiology that describes the symbiotic relations of corals and microbes, and the microbial role in nutrition or bleaching resistance of corals. Editor(s): Rosenberg, Eugene; Yossi, Loya. Num Pages: 488 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSPM; PSVL; RGBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 166 x 40. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540207726
- ISBN
- 9783540207726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.18
€ 253.18
Hardback. After 40 years of research, scientists have confirmed that persistent neurogenesis occurs in the adult mammalian brain. The obvious next question is: 'Are the newly generated neurons functional?' If so, 'What are the functions of these new neurons?'. This volume intends to clarify both questions. Editor(s): Gage, Fred H.; Bjorklund, Anders; Prochiantz, Alain; Christen, Yves. Series: Research and Perspectives in Neurosciences. Num Pages: 184 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540205586
- ISBN
- 9783540205586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.78
€ 249.78
paperback. Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. Num Pages: 107 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MFC; MFN; MMF; MNS; PSAN; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 5. Weight in Grams: 193.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 107
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540193593
- ISBN
- 9783540193593
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.38
€ 126.38
Paperback. Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. Num Pages: 123 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 7. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 123
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540188681
- ISBN
- 9783540188681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.65
€ 126.65