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Zoology & animal sciences

Paperback. Scientists have long cautioned against attributing familiar emotions to animals, arguing that it limits our ability to truly comprehend the lives of other creatures. The author focuses on the specific case of grief, and relates story after story - from field sites, farms, and homes - of animals mourning lost companions, mates, or friends. Num Pages: 208 pages, 6 halftones. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226155203
ISBN
9780226155203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.45

Hardcover. Compared to well established circadian rhythms, scientific evidence for biological clocks linked to the Moon has only recently become recognized. This book describes the growing evidence for lunar influences on animal behaviour, and considers whether humans may be affected too. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 144 x 27. Weight in Grams: 424.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198724216
ISBN
9780198724216
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.91

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 190 x 95. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472932136
ISBN
9781472932136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.62

Paperback. Written by a team of leading experts in the field, The Neuroethology of Predator-Prey Interactions provides an engaging, broad ranging, and cutting-edge exploration of the neural basis of predator prey interaction, from biophysics to behavior and the evolution of escape and predatory mechanisms. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470972236
ISBN
9780470972236
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.60

Hardback. Addresses nutrition's complex role in biology, both at the level of individual organisms and in their broader ecological interactions. This title provide a comprehensive theoretical approach to the analysis of nutrition - the Geometric Framework. Num Pages: 248 pages, 8 color illus. 61 line illus. BIC Classification: MBNH3; PSB; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 532.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691145655
ISBN
9780691145655
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.14
€ 51.18

paperback. This book will provide scientists with a better understanding of statistics, improving their decision-making and reducing animal use. Num Pages: 324 pages, 227 b/w illus. 87 tables. BIC Classification: PDE; PDN; PSV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 188 x 245 x 15. Weight in Grams: 716.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
425
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107690943
ISBN
9781107690943
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.44

Hardback. There are close to 5,500 species in the class Mammalia, including the blue whale - the largest animal that has ever lived. Reflecting the expertise and perspective of five leading mammalogists, the title significantly updates taxonomy, and includes a chapter on mammalian molecular phylogenetics, and highlights several recently described species. Num Pages: 768 pages, 606, 371 black & white line drawings, 235 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 290 x 229 x 52. Weight in Grams: 2328.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
fourth edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421415888
ISBN
9781421415888
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.52
€ 91.69

Paperback. Offers a guide to the world of arthropods, covering many insect orders, including beetles, flies, stick insects, dragonflies, ants and wasps, as well as microscopic creatures. This title provides an overview of insects and spiders, including their habitats and classification, all shown in over 195 beautiful photographs and illustrations. Num Pages: 80 pages, over 195 photographs. BIC Classification: PSVT7; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 220 x 7. Weight in Grams: 378.
Publisher
Anness Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844764686
ISBN
9781844764686
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.32

Paperback. Are Dolphins Really Smart? provides a highly critical look at the popular myths about dolphin intelligence and behaviour. Justin Gregg presents the latest scientific findings, highlighting the clash between scientific fact and pseudoscience. Incorporating the latest research, this is important reading for all interested in animal behaviour. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSVP; PSVW73. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199681563
ISBN
9780199681563
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.89

Paperback. At some point in the course of evolution, all human societies, past and present, would emerge. This title offers an account of the dawn of human society. It shows that only a few evolutionary steps were required to bridge the gap between the kinship structures of our closest relatives, chimpanzees and bonobos, and the human kinship configuration. Num Pages: 368 pages, 17 line illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; PSAJ; PSVW79; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 528.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674046412
ISBN
9780674046412
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 31.85

Paperback. .
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849057431
ISBN
9781849057431
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.25

Hardback. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 203. .
Edition
1st Edition
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118931530
ISBN
9781118931530
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.42

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781498703512
ISBN
9781498703512
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.22

Other printed item. Num Pages: 12 pages, 6 colour illustrations, 23 mono illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 171 x 245 x 6. Weight in Grams: 62.
Publisher
Field Studies Council
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851532223
ISBN
9781851532223
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.84

Hardcover. Provides nutrient recommendations based on physical activity and stage in life, major factors that influence nutrient needs. This report also looks at how nutrients are metabolized in the bodies of dogs and cats, indications of nutrient deficiency, and diseases related to poor nutrition. Num Pages: 424 pages, index. BIC Classification: GBC; MZL; PSVD; WNGC; WNGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1397.
Publisher
National Academies Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780309086288
ISBN
9780309086288
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.30
€ 106.10

Paperback. Succinct, highly readable and thought provoking, this important new text is designed to raise awareness of the potential economic impact of companion animals in the UK. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFZ; MZC; MZDH; PSV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 201 x 12. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786391728
ISBN
9781786391728
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.40

Paperback. .
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107648319
ISBN
9781107648319
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.11

Paperback. In his new preface Bernd Heinrich ranges from Maine to Alaska and north to the Arctic as he summarizes findings from continuing investigations over the past twenty-five years--by him and others--into the wondrous "energy economy" of bumblebees. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 color, 18 halftones, 65 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
2 Rev ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674016392
ISBN
9780674016392
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 31.78

Paperback. How do we make the field and laboratory coherent? How do we use statistics to help experimentation? How do we integrate modeling and statistics? This book answers these questions. It makes liberal use of computer programming for the generation of hypotheses, exploration of data, and the comparison of different models. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 336 pages, 67 line illus. 27 tables. BIC Classification: PBW; PDN; PSAF; PSTS; PSVS; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 213 x 137 x 22. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
330
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691034973
ISBN
9780691034973
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 97.11
€ 74.76

Hardback. Editor(s): Tolley, Krystal; Herrel, Anthony. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 color illustrations, 3 black & white photographs, 16 line illustrations, 10 tables. BIC Classification: PSV; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 252 x 23. Weight in Grams: 794.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520276055
ISBN
9780520276055
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.14
€ 51.02

Paperback. This is the first specific coverage of musteloid conservation biology, written and edited by world-renowned specialists in the field. Editor(s): Macdonald, David W.; Newman, Christopher; Harrington, Lauren A. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198759812
ISBN
9780198759812
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 115.57

Hardcover. Num Pages: 207 pages, b/w photos, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 185 x 17. Weight in Grams: 612.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
207
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781607418528
ISBN
9781607418528
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 278.29
€ 188.20

Hardcover. Basic Principles and Implications for Animal Welfare. 384 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Moberg, Gary P.; Mench, J.A. The aim of this book is to collect a range of perspectives from biomedical research on animal stress and welfare (including human health and human stress), and to assess new approaches to conceptualizing and alleviating stress. Authorities from North America, Europe and Australia are represented. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: MZM; PSVP; TVH. Dimension: 238 x 168 x 27. Weight: 742.
Publisher
CABI
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851993591
ISBN
9780851993591
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.58

Paperback. A photographic atlas of common North American animal bones designed for use as a laboratory and field guide by the forensic scientist or archaeologist. Num Pages: 460 pages, Approx. 592 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; MMQ; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 202 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1190.
Publisher
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc United States
Number of pages
460
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Spi
Condition
New
SKU
V9780123884374
ISBN
9780123884374
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.16

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