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The Gibbons: New Perspectives on Small Ape Socioecology and Population...
. Ed(S): Lappan, Susan; Whittaker, Danielle; ...
Hardback. An edited compilation of recent research papers on the socioecology, population biology, and conservation status of the small apes, this text is useful to those interested in the small apes, as well as in the gibbon angle on a number of primatological issues. Editor(s): Lappan, Susan; Whittaker, Danielle; Geissmann, Thomas. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 526 pages, 87 black & white illustrations, 60 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 34. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387886039
- ISBN
- 9780387886039
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 381.51
€ 381.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 612 pages, 209 black & white illustrations, 131 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981
- Number of pages
- 612
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387911939
- ISBN
- 9780387911939
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 212.34
€ 212.34
High Latitude Rain Forests and Associated Ecosystems of the West Coast...
. Ed(S): Lawford, R.G.; Alaback, P.; Fuentes,...
Hardback. Regional intercomparisons between ecosystems on different continents can be a powerful tool to better understand the ways in which ecosystems respond to global change. This book presents research on West Coast forest and river ecology, and compares ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest with those of South America. Editor(s): Lawford, R.G.; Alaback, P.; Fuentes, E. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 436 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; PSAF; PSTS; PSVS; RGBL; RNKH; RNPD; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387944876
- ISBN
- 9780387944876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.69
€ 202.69
Hardback. Provides the conceptual basis for learning how larger scale patterns and processes can influence the biology and management of wildlife species. It is divided into three sections: Underlying Concepts; Landscape Metrics; and, Applications and Large Scale Management. Editor(s): Bissonette, John A. Num Pages: 410 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387947891
- ISBN
- 9780387947891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.36
€ 202.36
Ecology and Conservation of Great Plains Vertebrates
. Ed(S): Knop, Fritz L. (Fort Collins, Co, Us...
Hardback. The Great Plains prairie, historically the largest single terrestrial ecosystem in North America, is also the most threatened. This book relates the changes in grassland ecosystems to the ecology of vertebrate animals inhabiting the prairie. Editor(s): Knop, Fritz L. (Fort Collins, CO, USA); Samson, Fred B. (Missoula, MT, USA). Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 334 pages, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSTS; PSVS; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387948027
- ISBN
- 9780387948027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.55
€ 200.55
Hardback. This title supports the assertion that understanding microglial biology could perhaps be pivotal for unravelling the pathogenetic mechanisms that underlie Alzheimer's disease. It gives an up-to-date account of the role of microglia in degeneration and regeneration of the nervous system and reviews their cell function and physiology. Editor(s): Streit, W.J. Num Pages: 315 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSB; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387953014
- ISBN
- 9780387953014
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.54
€ 195.54
Paperback. This study presents a concise review of current studies in island ecology, considering both real islands surrounded by oceans, and habitat "islands" surrounded by more or less inhospitable terrain. Series: Outline Studies in Ecology. Num Pages: 73 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 141 x 216 x 8. Weight in Grams: 116.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1979th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412155406
- ISBN
- 9780412155406
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.71
€ 64.71
Paperback. A study of the terrestrial members of the mammalian order, carnivore, revealing their range of morphological, ecological, and behavioural characteristics. Most chapters address specific themes, while others focus on specific groups such as hyenas, weasels or pandas. Num Pages: 635 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP; PSVS; PSVW7. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 967.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1989th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412343605
- ISBN
- 9780412343605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 153.22
€ 153.22
Hardcover. The senses of smell and taste in fish play a key role in many aspects of fish behaviour including feeding, migration and breeding. This collection of papers provides a synthesis of all aspects of fish chemoreception. Editor(s): Hara, Toshiaki J. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 373 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 28. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1992nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412351402
- ISBN
- 9780412351402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 378.48
€ 378.48
Hardcover. Examines the welfare of captive reptiles and discusses the positive and negative implications of general husbandry and research programmes. This book provides accounts of aspects such as physiology, physical stress, diet, veterinary and environmental issues, normal behaviour, psychological stress and informed design in research. Editor(s): Warwick, Clifford; Fyre, Frederic; Murphy, James B. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412550805
- ISBN
- 9780412550805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 321.81
€ 321.81
Hardcover. The field of microbiological kinetics studies all dynamic manifestations of microbial life - from growth itself to cell cycles, mutations, adaptations, survival and death. This introduction to microbiological kinetics describes general kinetic principles and ecological applications. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1995th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412566301
- ISBN
- 9780412566301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.91
€ 256.91
Hardcover. Offers an overview of research on different aspects of amphibian ecology and behaviour and illustrates its application to practical conservation measures for this major group of animals. This book is suitable for students of general biology, ecology and conservation. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; PSVW3; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 165 x 243 x 21. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412624100
- ISBN
- 9780412624100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.43
€ 198.43
Paperback. Teleost fishes account for nearly half of all known vertebrate species. They have representatives in all aquatic systems and an enormous variety in the ways they live. This book emphasizes the responses of individual fish to their environment and the consequences of these responses for the population and community to which the individuals belong. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 399
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412642005
- ISBN
- 9780412642005
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 212.30
€ 212.30
Hardcover. Annelids offer a diversity of experimentally accessible features making them a rich experimental subject across the biological sciences, including evolutionary development, neurosciences and stem cell research. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 183 x 25. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470344217
- ISBN
- 9780470344217
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.94
€ 201.94
An integrative view of the evolution of genetics and the natural world Even in this advanced age of genomics, the evolutionary process of unicellular and multicellular organisms is continually in debate. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSF; PSTP; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 181 x 16. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470647202
- ISBN
- 9780470647202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.88
€ 109.88
Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW3; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655108
- ISBN
- 9780470655108
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.53
€ 187.53
Oogenesis - the process by which female germ cells develop intomature eggs, or ova - is a complex process involving many importantelements of developmental and cellular biology: from cell-cellinteractions, complex signalling cascades, specialized cell cyclesand cytoskeleton organization. Num Pages: 516 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSC; PSF; PSVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 175 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1036.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470696828
- ISBN
- 9780470696828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.20
€ 171.20
Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) genes were originally identified as encoding critical components of phototransduction in Drosophila. Since the discovery of the first mammalian transient receptor potential channel (TRPC) some eight years ago, more than 20 mammalian homologues have been reported. Series: Novartis Foundation Symposia. Num Pages: 286 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470862544
- ISBN
- 9780470862544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.13
€ 214.13
Hardcover. The bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.), is used in products worldwide as a biological control agent for species of insect pest, either by crop spraying or genetic engineering of crop plants. This text provides information on the environmental, non-target and human safety of these products. Num Pages: 368 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTP; PSVT7; RNC; RNP; TCB; TQ; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 195 x 23. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471496304
- ISBN
- 9780471496304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 389.87
€ 389.87
Hardcover. This volume considers functional morphology and parallels the established Belhaven palaeontological studies. It concentrates on the taxonomic groups that are of interest to palaeontologists and also includes substantial material on recent invertebrates as well as fossils. Editor(s): Savazzi, Enrico. Num Pages: 718 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 192 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 718
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977766
- ISBN
- 9780471977766
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 726.54
€ 726.54
This volume covers the remainder of the primitive weevils (Division Orthoceri), namely the families Brentidae, Eurhynchidae and Apionidae. Num Pages: 755 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 176. .
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 755
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780643051461
- ISBN
- 9780643051461
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.20
€ 188.20
Information on major insect and arachnid pests found in stored grain. Num Pages: 80 pages, colour illus. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVT7; TVKC; TVP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 135 x 85 x 10. Weight in Grams: 85.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780643093850
- ISBN
- 9780643093850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.34
€ 31.34
Paperback. Provides a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to the mosquitoes of Australia and key strategies for managing them. Num Pages: 200 pages, Full colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1MBF; PSVT7; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 215 x 13. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780643100305
- ISBN
- 9780643100305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.88
€ 48.88
This book explores Australia's unique predator communities from pre-historic, historic and current perspectives. Editor(s): Glen, Alistair S.; Dickman, Christopher R. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; PDX; PSV; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 277 x 212 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1748.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780643103108
- ISBN
- 9780643103108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.22
€ 114.22