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Amphibians and Reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia
Beane, Jeffrey C.; Braswell, Alvin L.; Mitche...
Paperback. A guide to the amphibians and reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia. It features 189 species of salamanders, frogs, crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes, with photographs, descriptions, and distribution maps for each species. It is suitable for zoologists, amateur naturalists, environmentalists, backpackers, campers, and hikers. Num Pages: 336 pages, 221 colour photographs, 3 tables, 172 maps, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBFN; 1KBBFS; 1KBBFV; PSVW3; PSVW5. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807871126
- ISBN
- 9780807871126
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.55
€ 31.99
€ 28.55
Paperback. Isle Royale National Park - with its lush northern landscape, wolves, and moose - is an ideal laboratory for wildlife biologists. This book provides an account of the relationship that exists between the wolf and the moose on the island. Illustrated with over 100 photographs, it reveals the nature of this animal. Num Pages: 192 pages, 109 colour photographs, 2 maps, 1 chart. BIC Classification: 1KBBNG; PSVP; PSVW7; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 168 x 13. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Michigan Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472032617
- ISBN
- 9780472032617
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.20
€ 31.99
€ 28.20
Hardcover. Kansas has a great diversity of birds: 453 species documented within its borders. This book focuses on the 203 species that breed in the state, from the Green-winged Teal to the Great-tailed Grackle, to create an accurate reference based on standardized methods of data collection. Num Pages: 488 pages, 202 line drawings, 341 maps, 399 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBNK; GBC; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1256.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700610556
- ISBN
- 9780700610556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.60
€ 60.60
Hardcover. This title blends science, nature, and personal observations to tell the life histories of thirty-three grassland birds. It provides an overview of the history, current status, and uncertain future of prairie birds, from falcons and shorebirds to larks and sparrows. Num Pages: 352 pages, 47 drawings, 14 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700610679
- ISBN
- 9780700610679
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.26
€ 56.26
Hardcover. Choosing from the nearly 600 terrestrial vertebrates found on the Great Plains, Johnsgard focuses on the ecology, behaviour and life histories of 121 notable species that people are most likely to encounter when travelling in the region. Illustrator(s): Johnsgard, Paul A. Num Pages: 328 pages, 68 line drawings, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; PSV; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700612246
- ISBN
- 9780700612246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.11
€ 56.11
Paperback. Kansas is a bird-watcher's paradise, with its key location at the hub of the hemisphere's migration corridors and exceptional habitat diversity. This guide focuses on 295 species that are most likely to be encountered in the state. With color photographs, it helps observers identify and learn about birds that regularly occur in Kansas. Num Pages: 368 pages, 351 colour photographs, 1 colour map. BIC Classification: 1KBBNK; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700615650
- ISBN
- 9780700615650
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.19
€ 43.19
Paperback. "Novelist and essayist Brian Doyle describes encounters with astounding beings of every sort and shape in this collection of short vignettes. The book gathers previously unpublished work along with selections that have been published in Orion, The Sun, and The American Scholar, among others"-- Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oregon State University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780870717543
- ISBN
- 9780870717543
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.25
€ 19.99
€ 18.25
paperback. A field guide for anyone who would like to identify the local snakes of Virginia. It offers information about location, diet, reproduction, enemies, life span, distinguishing characteristics, size, habitat and common names. Num Pages: 187 pages, 53 colour photographs, 38 drawings, 28 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; PSVW5; WNC; WNGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813921549
- ISBN
- 9780813921549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.75
€ 23.99
€ 21.75
Paperback. Organized under broad ecological headings, this book provides a selection of present knowledge of mammal ecology with examples selected from a wide range of species and from all parts of the world. Series: Tertiary Level Biology. Num Pages: 162 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW7. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 9. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780216913097
- ISBN
- 9780216913097
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.87
€ 62.87
Paperback. Series: Tertiary Level Biology. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780216914407
- ISBN
- 9780216914407
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.85
€ 63.85
Paperback. Series: Tertiary Level Biology. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 285.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780216922464
- ISBN
- 9780216922464
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.91
€ 122.91
Hardback. Editor(s): Walton, E. F. (Project Leader, Yeast Expression, Celltech Ltd, UK); Yarranton, G.T. (Head of Microbial Genetics, Celltech Ltd, UK). Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSG; PSV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780216925014
- ISBN
- 9780216925014
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.39
€ 246.39
Hardback. Comprises the proceedings of Chemical Signals in Vertebrates 10, held July 29th through August 1st, 2003 at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, USA. This volume includes information on chemical signalling among vertebrates. Editor(s): Mason, R.T. (Oregon State University); LeMaster, Micahel P. (Western Oregon University); Muller-Schwarze, Dietland. Num Pages: 430 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387251592
- ISBN
- 9780387251592
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.05
€ 241.05
Hardcover. Iridescences Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387341194
- ISBN
- 9780387341194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.82
€ 123.82
Hardback. Primatologists have recognized the impact of predation on the evolution of morphology, the social systems and cognitive behavior of monkeys and apes, but few studies considered its impact on the prosimians. This book presents the effect of predation on the order primates in general and discusses prosimians. Editor(s): Gursky, Sharon; Nekaris, Anna. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 416 pages, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387348070
- ISBN
- 9780387348070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 331.06
€ 331.06
Hardback. Discusses the effects that temporal changes in resources have on animal populations. This title addresses the idea historical temporal influences on resource availability, quality, and distribution. Editor(s): Bissonette, John A.; Storch, Ilse. Num Pages: 294 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387454443
- ISBN
- 9780387454443
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.67
€ 190.67
Principles of Marine Bioacoustics (Modern Acoustics and Signal Process...
Au, Whitlow W. L., Hastings, Mardi C.
Hardcover. This important new work is about studying the acoustics of marine animals using underwater acoustic techniques. The book discusses and unites the various areas of marine bioacoustics in a single comprehensive text. Series: Modern Acoustics and Signal Processing. Num Pages: 696 pages, 407 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHDS; PSVD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 165 x 234 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1188.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387783642
- ISBN
- 9780387783642
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.94
€ 179.94
Hardcover. This book examines both psychophysics, the science of relationships between human sensations, and the stimuli that evoke them. Authored by a "giant" in the field of psychophysics, this is the first book to focus on multisensory psychophysical laws. Num Pages: 174 pages, 120 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; MJP; MJQ; PSAN; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387848488
- ISBN
- 9780387848488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.62
€ 188.62
Hardcover. This book provides fascinating stories of how toxic chemical effects on wildlife have brought about policy and regulatory decisions that resulted in positive changes in the environment. It covers a variety of chemicals and affected animals. Editor(s): Elliott, John E.; Bishop, Christine A.; Morrissey, Christy. Series: Emerging Topics in Ecotoxicology. Num Pages: 488 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 242 x 31. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387894317
- ISBN
- 9780387894317
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.42
€ 241.42
Hardback. Research on sensory processing or the way animals see, hear, smell, taste, feel and electrically and magnetically sense their environment has advanced a great deal over the years. This book discusses the themes that have emerged from research, and is useful for researchers and graduate students interested in sensory systems. Editor(s): Collin, Shaun P.; Marshall, N. Justin. Num Pages: 446 pages, 112 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1078.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387955278
- ISBN
- 9780387955278
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.60
€ 242.60
Hardback. This fully revised and updated third edition reflects intensified interest in the field and provides information essential to researchers interested in using animal models for cardiovascular research, or any research requiring normal cardiovascular function. Num Pages: 431 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJD; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 431
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387959610
- ISBN
- 9780387959610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.36
€ 194.36
The Molecular Basis of Sex and Differentiation. A Comparative Study of...
Saier, Milton H.; Jacobson, Gary R.
Paperback. Num Pages: 238 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSF; PSG; PST; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387960074
- ISBN
- 9780387960074
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.81
€ 64.81
Paperback. Series: Coastal and Estuarine Studies. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LND; PSAF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387960623
- ISBN
- 9780387960623
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.91
€ 121.91
Paperback. Editor(s): Schumann, Eckart H. Series: Coastal and Estuarine Studies. Num Pages: 273 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387968957
- ISBN
- 9780387968957
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.43
€ 64.43