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Hardcover. Wetlands are crucial ecosystems that help filter a great number of toxicants out of the earth's waters. They must be managed and occasionally even built from scratch, including all of the flora and fauna that grows there. Invertebrates play a key role in the wetland food chain. Editor(s): Batzer, Darold P.; Rader, Russell B.; Wissinger, Scott A. Num Pages: 1120 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSVT; RNC; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
1120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471292586
ISBN
9780471292586
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 328.26

Hardcover. Featuring completely updated chapters, additional authors, and an increased emphasis on alternatives to traditional pesticides, the second edition of Ecological Entomology is the field's leading reference on the role of insects in ecosystems. Editor(s): Huffaker, Carl B.; Gutierrez, Andrew Paul. Num Pages: 776 pages, references. BIC Classification: PSVT7; RNC; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1278.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
776
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471244837
ISBN
9780471244837
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 317.25

Hardcover. This book provides applied biologists and ecologists with the mathematical tools they need to understand the ever increasingly mathematical and complex area of population ecology. Num Pages: 320 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDE; PSVS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 654.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471135869
ISBN
9780471135869
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 280.04

Paperback. Brings together the principles of ecology, population biology, wildlife conservation and management. Examines wildlife in the context of ecosystems and the factors which determine population levels. Considers the problems of conservation and management from national and international points of view. Shows why single-species approaches often fail. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 334.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471080428
ISBN
9780471080428
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 237.87

Paperback. Concepts are presented in a non-dogmatic way, with many and diverse examples that encourage the use of local and counter-examples to enhance classroom discussion. Uniquely integrates biology and general ecology courses and the practice of wildlife management. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PSV; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 554.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471016496
ISBN
9780471016496
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 241.64

Hardcover. The field of whole genome selection has quickly developed into the breeding methodology of the future. As efforts to map a wide variety of animal genomes have matured and full animal genomes are now available for many animal scientists and breeders are looking to apply these techniques to livestock production. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470960073
ISBN
9780470960073
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 167.56

Hardcover. Oocyte Physiology and Development in Domestic Animals reviews the most recent advances in the research of physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying oocyte growth and development, providing readers with the fundamental understanding of these key processes and summarizing this important field of research. Editor(s): Krisher, Rebecca. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVH; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 181 x 252 x 15. Weight in Grams: 620.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470959206
ISBN
9780470959206
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 234.43

Paperback. Written in a clear, accessible style, the book starts with an introduction to key molecular biology techniques and considers techniques used specifically for cloning animals and generating transgenic animals. Later chapters examine the diverse theoretical, technical and ethical issues raised by cloning and transgenesis in both animals and humans. Num Pages: 234 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470848289
ISBN
9780470848289
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 94.75

Hardcover. Nature employs a wide variety of sex determining mechanisms and it is only comparatively recently that the tools have become available for these to be explored at the cellular and molecular levels. Series: Novartis Foundation Symposia. Num Pages: 276 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSC; PSD; PSVW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 168 x 23. Weight in Grams: 560.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470843468
ISBN
9780470843468
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 203.24

Paperback. Written by the world's leading experts, this book focuses major topics like the physics required to develop novel plasma discharges for medical applications, the medicine to apply the technology, and the biology to understand complicated bio-chemical processes involved in plasma interaction with living tissues. Num Pages: 526 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, graphs, colour plates. BIC Classification: MJF; PHFP; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 193 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1080.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
526
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470689691
ISBN
9780470689691
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 95.86

Hardcover. Marine Bivalve Molluscs is a comprehensive and thoroughly updated second edition of Bivalve Molluscs, covering all major aspects of this important class of invertebrates. As well as being an important class biologically and ecologically, many of the bivalves are fished and cultured commercially (e.g. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: PSVT3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 251 x 29. Weight in Grams: 932.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470674949
ISBN
9780470674949
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 244.15

Hardcover. Biodiversity offers great potential for managing insect pests. It provides resistance genes and anti-insect compounds; a huge range of predatory and parasitic natural enemies of pests; and community ecology-level effects operating at the local and landscape scales to check pest build-up. Editor(s): Gurr, Geoff M.; Wratten, Stephen D.; Snyder, William E. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 196 x 21. Weight in Grams: 988.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470656860
ISBN
9780470656860
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.50

Hardcover. The study of dinosaurs has been experiencing a remarkable renaissance over the past few decades. Scientific understanding of dinosaur anatomy, biology, and evolution has advanced to such a degree that paleontologists often know more about 100-million-year-old dinosaurs than many species of living organisms. Series: TOPA Topics in Paleobiology. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSV; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 952.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470656570
ISBN
9780470656570
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.04

Hardcover. * A comprehensive single source of information on this important species of fish. * Written by the world's leading expert on this group. * Covers natural history, evolution, systematics, ecology, conservation, and captive breeding techniques. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: PSPM; PSVS; PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 684.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470654996
ISBN
9780470654996
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 179.51

Hardcover. This book features scientists from a broad spectrum of disciplines discussing recent data on aggression in laboratory animals with particular reference to possible implications for understanding human aggression. Chapters focus on the major current experimental issues in the study of aggression in humans and animals. Series: Novartis Foundation Symposia. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470010686
ISBN
9780470010686
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.46

Hardback. Hawaii's forest bird community is the most insular and most endangered in the world and serves as a case study for threatened species globally. Ten have disappeared, nine are critically endangered, and even common species are in decline. This book describes the research and conservation efforts to save Hawaii's forest birds. Editor(s): Pratt, Thane K.; Atkinson, Carter T.; Banko, Mr. Paul C.; Jacobi, James D.; Woodworth, Ms. Bethany L. Num Pages: 640 pages, 97 black-&-white illustrations + 32 colour images. BIC Classification: 1MKPH; PSVW6; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
640
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300141085
ISBN
9780300141085
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.82
€ 72.77

Hardback. Editor(s): Smith, Julie A.; Mitchell, Robert W. Series: Critical Perspectives on Animals: Theory, Culture, Science and Law. Num Pages: 400 pages, 29 B&W Illus. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 654.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231161503
ISBN
9780231161503
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.53
€ 89.47

Paperback. Linking the evidence of the past with that of the present, this illustrated guide examines the evolution of the mammalian fauna of Africa over the course of more than 30 million years of primate presence. It also covers such topics as the physical evolution of the African continent and the biological evolution of its mammalian fauna. Num Pages: 304 pages, 54 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; PSAJ; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 578. An Illustrated Guide to the Evolution of the African Large Mammal Fauna. 304 pages, 54 black & white illustrations. Linking the evidence of the past with that of the present, this illustrated guide examines the evolution of the mammalian fauna of Africa over the course of more than 30 million years of primate presence. It also covers such topics as the physical evolution of the African continent and the biological evolution of its mammalian fauna. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1H; PSAJ; PSVW7. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 16. Weight: 578.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231119450
ISBN
9780231119450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.12

Paperback. Provides an analysis of the research techniques in animal ecology, identifying their limitations and misuses, as well as possible solutions to avoid such pitfalls. This book presents various perspectives on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. It presents an account of the theoretical and methodological controversies in the field. Editor(s): Boitani, Luigi; Fuller, Todd K. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 464 pages, 56 illus. BIC Classification: PDN; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 646.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Number of pages
476
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231113410
ISBN
9780231113410
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.34
€ 42.00

Hardback. Places the converging disciplines of wildlife management and captive management in the context of the developing field of population and habitat viability analysis. The contributors explore the science of the demographic management of small populations, both in zoos and in the wild. Editor(s): Ballou, Jonathan D.; Gilpin, Michael; Foose, Thomas J. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 375 pages, 20 tables,72 figs. BIC Classification: PSVS; RNF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 234. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
375
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231101769
ISBN
9780231101769
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.16
€ 111.05

Paperback. Num Pages: 292 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 202 x 132 x 17. Weight in Grams: 317.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1967
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231085823
ISBN
9780231085823
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

Hardback. Comprising research papers in evolutionary and systematic biology, this text encompasses chapters concerning the recovery of information from living biota, and takes into account the limitations of sampling and the steady rate of contemporary extinction of taxa. Editor(s): Novacek, Michael J.; Wheeler, Quentin. Num Pages: 253 pages, 14 tables, 94 figures. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST; PSV; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 203. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
253
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231074384
ISBN
9780231074384
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.56
€ 76.31

Hardback. Studies the benefits and costs of group living as illustrated by colonies of the gull-like seabird on salt marshes and sandy beaches of the east coast of North America. Examines such behavior as predator detection and defense, and competition for mates, nesting sites, and food. The observation of 30 Num Pages: 355 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition.
Number of pages
355
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231071062
ISBN
9780231071062
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.60
€ 85.38

Paperback. A basic practical manual for the process of describing new species, this desperately needed desk reference and guide to nomenclatural procedure and taxonomic writing serves as a Strunk & White of species description, covering both botanical and zoological codes of nomenclature. Num Pages: 512 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, 38 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDC; PSAB; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 752.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231068253
ISBN
9780231068253
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.26
€ 46.32

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