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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
€ 196.84
€ 196.84
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
€ 285.13
€ 285.13
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
€ 135.99
€ 135.99
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
€ 202.09
€ 202.09
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
€ 252.55
€ 252.55
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
€ 48.99€ 44.18
€ 48.99
€ 44.18
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
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