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Zoology & animal sciences
Hardback. Describing the approaches in insect pest management using entomopathogenic microbes, this book includes details of the molecular biology, genetic engineering, exploitation, management, and mathematical models of biocontrol. It is aimed at post-graduate students, research fellows and those working in insect pest management. Editor(s): Upadhyay, Rajeev K. Num Pages: 330 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306474910
- ISBN
- 9780306474910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.26
€ 257.26
Hardback. Emphasises the 'special' capacities of primates. Divided into five sections, this book deals with topics about higher cognition and how it is manifested in different species, and also considers aspects of brain structure that might be associated with complex behavior. Editor(s): Rogers, Lesley (Centre for Neuroscience & Animal Behavior, University of New England, Australia); Kaplan, Gisela. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSVP; PSVW; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306477270
- ISBN
- 9780306477270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.40
€ 188.40
Hardback. Surveys what was known, or believed about animal language throughout history and prehistory, and summarizes the knowledge and the controversy around it. This book identifies and attempts to settle most of the problems in interpreting the animal behaviours that have been observed in studies of animal language ability. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306477393
- ISBN
- 9780306477393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.78
€ 240.78
Hardback. Provides various perspectives on the changes that have occurred in the study of food and fluid intake. This text details the integration of the biological and behavioral contributions to homeostasis and the way in which basic neuroscientific studies of animal subjects can be used to illuminate parallel clinical phenomena in human subjects. Editor(s): Stricker, Edward M.; Woods, Stephen. Series: Handbooks of Behavioral Neurobiology. Num Pages: 594 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 594
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306484841
- ISBN
- 9780306484841
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 359.31
€ 359.31
Hardback. Dealing with one of the success stories of wildlife conservation, this book takes the position that sustainability is not guaranteed by sustainable use, and that both education and regulation are needed to prevent the proliferation of unsustainable practices. Editor(s): Gordon, Iain J. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW7; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387094755
- ISBN
- 9780387094755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Hardback. A presentation of all aspects of neural crest cell origins (embryological and evolutionary), development and evolution; neural crest cell behavior (migration) and anomalies (neurocristopathies and birth defects) arising from defective neural crest development. Num Pages: 402 pages, 133 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, 14 col. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387098456
- ISBN
- 9780387098456
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.42
€ 187.42
Hardback. Integrates knowledge from various disciplines that study muscle function, from single molecule biophysics to flight aerodynamics. This work features information on advances in muscle research, from the molecular to the organismal. It focuses on Drosophila melanogaster, and other species of flying insects are also covered. Series: Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 769.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387257983
- ISBN
- 9780387257983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.26
€ 187.26
New Perspectives in the Study of Meso American Primates
. Ed(S): Estrada, Alejandro; Garber, Paul A.;...
Hardback. Presents a comprehensive overview of advances in primate field research, ecology, and conservation biology in Mesoamerica. This work identifies geographical regions and species for which we continue to lack sufficient information, develops action plans for future research, and examines areas for immediate conservation action. Editor(s): Estrada, Alejandro; Garber, Paul A.; Pavelka, Mary McDonald; Luecke, LeAndra (University of Washington). Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 616 pages, 80 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 2290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387258546
- ISBN
- 9780387258546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.36
€ 251.36
Hardback. This book provides a novel focus on adaptive explanations for cranial and postcranial features and functional complexes in early primates. It offers the broadest possible perspective on early primate phylogeny and the adaptive uniqueness of the Order Primates. Editor(s): Ravosa, Matthew J. (Northwestern University Medical School Chicago); Dagosto, Marian. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 859 pages, 42 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1373.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 859
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387303352
- ISBN
- 9780387303352
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.24
€ 244.24
Hardback. Addresses the questions of life history and reproduction by attempting to isolate the various components of reproductive success and fitness in baboons. By synthesizing studies of reproduction, life history, growth, parenting, ecology, mate choice, and mating success, this volume sheds light on general features of life history traits. Editor(s): Swedell, Larissa; Leigh, Steven R. (University of Illinois). Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 332 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387306889
- ISBN
- 9780387306889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.07
€ 244.07
Development and Plasticity in Sensory Thalamus and Cortex
. Ed(S): Erzurumlu, Reha; Guido, William; Mol...
Hardback. Provides information on the multitude of technical and experimental approaches in understanding the development and plasticity of the mammalian sensory thalamus and neocortex. This title focuses on visual and somatosensory thalamus and neocortex in rodents and carnivores, and functional imaging studies in developing and aging human neocortex. Editor(s): Erzurumlu, Reha; Guido, William; Molnar, Zoltan. Num Pages: 322 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387317984
- ISBN
- 9780387317984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.47
€ 125.47
Hardback. Covers aspects of ecology, behavior, genetics, taxonomy, 'cultural' patterns, hunting by non-human primates, physiology, dietary chemistry, and ecotourism, in several major clades of primates from galagos and pottos, through cercopithecoids, to hominoids. Editor(s): Newton-Fisher, Nicholas E. (University of Kent); Notman, Hugh; Reynolds, Vernon; Paterson, James Durward. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 516 pages, 86 black & white illustrations, 58 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFGU; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387323428
- ISBN
- 9780387323428
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 312.13
€ 312.13
Hardback. Provides an insight into the study of lemur origins, and the ecology and adaptation of both extant and extinct lemurs. This book also addresses the issues of primate behavioral ecology and how environment can play a role in explaining species variation, while giving us an insight into mammalian adaptations to unusual environmental conditions. Editor(s): Gould, Lisa; Sauther, M. L. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 450 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, 55 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387345857
- ISBN
- 9780387345857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.59
€ 247.59
The Allegheny Woodrat. Ecology, Conservation, and Management of a Decl...
. Ed(S): Peles, John D.; Wright, Janet
Hardback. A decline in populations of Allegheny woodrats was first noticed in the 1980s. Since that time, woodrats have become extirpated from at least two states and have declined dramatically in several others. This book provides a summary of research conducted over the twenty-five years. It is for ecologists, wildlife professionals, students, and others. Editor(s): Peles, John D.; Wright, Janet. Num Pages: 234 pages, 39 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387360508
- ISBN
- 9780387360508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.31
€ 186.31
Hardback. Devoted to TNF Receptor Associated Factors (TRAFs), this title covers almost every aspect of TRAF signaling. It is intended for a wide audience, including researchers in the field of TRAF signaling and students and postdoctoral fellows learning cell biology and cell signal transduction. Editor(s): Wu, Hao. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 206 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PSB; PSF; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387706290
- ISBN
- 9780387706290
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.63
€ 123.63
Hardback. For nearly a half century, Dr Simons has dominated the study of primate evolution. This volume summarizes the knowledge in many aspects of primate and human evolution that have been studied by Simons and his colleagues and place it in a broader paleontological and historical perspective. Editor(s): Fleagle, John; Gilbert, Christopher C. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 466 pages, 161 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW79. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387738956
- ISBN
- 9780387738956
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.92
€ 187.92
Hardback. Contains the proceedings of the conference of the same name held in July 2006 at the University of Chester in the United Kingdom. This title includes the research on chemical communication relevant to vertebrates. Editor(s): Hurst, Jane L.; Beynon, Robert J.; Roberts, S. Craig; Wyatt, Tristram D. Num Pages: 457 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 821.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 457
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387739441
- ISBN
- 9780387739441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.15
€ 272.15
Hardback. A guide to planning new studies by covering various aspects of study design, including surveys of major types of studies and variables, impact assessment, statistics, sampling techniques, inventorying and monitoring, and analysis of data. Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 386 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS; RNF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 30. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387755274
- ISBN
- 9780387755274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.87
€ 129.87
Hardback. In the 50 years since the baboon was first used for biomedical research, it has become one of the most popular laboratory primate species. This book presents the variety of uses and the importance of the baboon in biomedical research today. Editor(s): VandeBerg, John L.; Williams-Blangero, Sarah; Tardif, Suzette D. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 392 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MQW; PSVW79. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387759906
- ISBN
- 9780387759906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.93
€ 192.93
Hardback. This integrative volume is the most comprehensive text on primate craniofacial biology and function and includes introductory chapters on how primatologists study adaptations in primates and a discussion of in vivo approaches for studying primate performance. Editor(s): Vinyard, Christopher; Ravosa, Matthew J.; Wall, Christine E. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 496 pages, 72 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD; PSVW79. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387765846
- ISBN
- 9780387765846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.06
€ 241.06
Paperback. This updated book provides the vision and rationale as to why humanity is leaving its cradle, Earth, to use space resources and to establish offworld settlements. The user-friendly volume offers numerous photographs, diagrams, exhibits, and case studies. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 672 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PSVP; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1068.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387776392
- ISBN
- 9780387776392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 42.27
€ 46.99
€ 42.27
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
€ 364.09
€ 364.09
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
€ 202.69
€ 202.69
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
€ 194.38
€ 194.38