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Hardback. Introduces the concepts of emergy and transformity. This book presents natural energies such as solar radiation and the cycling of water, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen diagrammed in terms of energy and emergy flow. It reveals the similarities between human economic and social systems and the ecosystems of the natural world. Num Pages: 432 pages, 216 line drawings, 17 tables. BIC Classification: KNB; RNA; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 29. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231128865
- ISBN
- 9780231128865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.88€ 111.93
€ 147.88
€ 111.93
Hardback. Editor(s): Amato, George; DeSalle, Rob; Ryder, Oliver A.; Rosenbaum, Howard C. Series: American Museum of Natural History, Center for Biodiversity Conservation, Series on Biodiversity. Num Pages: 264 pages, 2 halftones, 13 color illus., 6 line drawings, 8 tables. BIC Classification: PSAK; RNKH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231128322
- ISBN
- 9780231128322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.64€ 72.77
€ 94.64
€ 72.77
Hardback. What is life? Where did it come from? How can understanding the origins of life on Earth help us understand the origins of the universe, and vice versa? This book addresses the beginning of things - of the universe, matter, stars, and planetary systems, and finally, of life itself. Num Pages: 248 pages, 53 illus. BIC Classification: PGK; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231126540
- ISBN
- 9780231126540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.68€ 101.49
€ 133.68
€ 101.49
Hardback. From the scorching center of Earth's core to the outer limits of its atmosphere, from the gradual process of erosion that carved the Grand Canyon to the earth-shaking fury of volcanoes and earthquakes, this book tells the story of the evolution of our planet and of the science that makes it work. Num Pages: 378 pages, 97 color photos, 101 illus., full color throughout. BIC Classification: PDZ; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1407.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231125789
- ISBN
- 9780231125789
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.84€ 83.22
€ 108.84
€ 83.22
Hardback. Exploding the myth that Marco Polo discovered pasta in China and brought it back to Italy, this volume shows that pasta has existed in various forms throughout Middle Eastern, Asian, and even North African culinary cultures long before its appearance in the West. Translator(s): Shugaar, Antony. Series: Arts & Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History. Num Pages: 416 pages, 30 illus. BIC Classification: HBT; TDCT; WBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231124423
- ISBN
- 9780231124423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.61
€ 46.99
€ 33.61
Hardback. Focusing on Simpson's scientific contributions, Laporte provides chapters on Simpson's earliest paleontological research through his distinguished Alexander Agassiz professorship at Harvard and his extensive fieldwork for the American Museum of Natural History, where he developed the core themes set forth in his most prestigious work, Tempo and Mode in Evolution Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BG; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231120647
- ISBN
- 9780231120647
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.30€ 90.24
€ 118.30
€ 90.24
Paperback. Linking the evidence of the past with that of the present, this illustrated guide examines the evolution of the mammalian fauna of Africa over the course of more than 30 million years of primate presence. It also covers such topics as the physical evolution of the African continent and the biological evolution of its mammalian fauna. Num Pages: 304 pages, 54 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; PSAJ; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 578. An Illustrated Guide to the Evolution of the African Large Mammal Fauna. 304 pages, 54 black & white illustrations. Linking the evidence of the past with that of the present, this illustrated guide examines the evolution of the mammalian fauna of Africa over the course of more than 30 million years of primate presence. It also covers such topics as the physical evolution of the African continent and the biological evolution of its mammalian fauna. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1H; PSAJ; PSVW7. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 16. Weight: 578.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231119450
- ISBN
- 9780231119450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.35
€ 40.99
€ 29.35
Hardback. Are bacteriophage T4 and the long-nosed elephant fish valuable in their own right? Agar defends an affirmative answer to this question by arguing that anything living is intrinsically valuable. The result is a challenge to prevailing definitions of value and a call for a scientifically-informed appreciation of nature. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231117869
- ISBN
- 9780231117869
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.68€ 101.49
€ 133.68
€ 101.49
Hardback. Provides access to various paradoxes of the natural world. This book explains that some occur through the prevalence of pseudosciences such as astrology and UFO-logy and some enter the public conscience through the bad astronomy of science-fiction movies. It aims to present the reader with the methods for identifying and replacing incorrect ideas. Num Pages: 288 pages, 20 illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231116442
- ISBN
- 9780231116442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.11€ 79.73
€ 104.11
€ 79.73
Paperback. This book discusses the impact of recent advances in the theory of "scaling relationships" and identifies critical issues that must be considered if experimental results are used to understand the temporal and spatial scales of actual ecosystems. Editor(s): Gardner, Robert H.; Kemp, W. Michael; Kennedy, Victor S.; Petersen, John E. Num Pages: 352 pages, 63illus. BIC Classification: KCN; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231114998
- ISBN
- 9780231114998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.70
€ 54.99
€ 39.70
Hardback. This book discusses the impact of recent advances in the theory of "scaling relationships" and identifies critical issues that must be considered if experimental results are used to understand the temporal and spatial scales of actual ecosystems. Editor(s): Gardner, Robert H.; Kemp, W. Michael; Kennedy, Victor S.; Petersen, John E. Num Pages: 352 pages, 63illus. BIC Classification: KCN; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231114981
- ISBN
- 9780231114981
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.68€ 101.49
€ 133.68
€ 101.49
Paperback. Provides an analysis of the research techniques in animal ecology, identifying their limitations and misuses, as well as possible solutions to avoid such pitfalls. This book presents various perspectives on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. It presents an account of the theoretical and methodological controversies in the field. Editor(s): Boitani, Luigi; Fuller, Todd K. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 464 pages, 56 illus. BIC Classification: PDN; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231113410
- ISBN
- 9780231113410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.24€ 42.32
€ 53.24
€ 42.32
Hardback. How will patterns of human interaction with the earth's eco-system impact on biodiversity loss over the long term--not in the next ten or even fifty years, but on the vast temporal scale be dealt with by earth scientists? This volume brings together data from population biology, community ecology, comparative biology, and paleontology to answer this question. Editor(s): McKinney, Michael L.; Drake, James A. Num Pages: 552 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG; RBX; RNC; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231104142
- ISBN
- 9780231104142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.14€ 107.97
€ 143.14
€ 107.97
Hardback. Places the converging disciplines of wildlife management and captive management in the context of the developing field of population and habitat viability analysis. The contributors explore the science of the demographic management of small populations, both in zoos and in the wild. Editor(s): Ballou, Jonathan D.; Gilpin, Michael; Foose, Thomas J. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 375 pages, 20 tables,72 figs. BIC Classification: PSVS; RNF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 234. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231101769
- ISBN
- 9780231101769
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.88€ 111.93
€ 147.88
€ 111.93
Hardback. This book opens readers' eyes to the enormous resources of the Earth's rain forests and the potential impact of their destruction in terms of human health. Editor(s): Balick, Michael J.; Elisabetsky, Elaine; Laird, Sarah A. Series: Biology and Resource Management Series. Num Pages: 440 pages, 43 tables, 58 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MX; PST; RGBL; RNF; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 185 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231101707
- ISBN
- 9780231101707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.88€ 111.93
€ 147.88
€ 111.93
Hardback. Presents a debate among systematic biology theorists to consider the strengths and weaknesses of five competing concepts. This book is suitable for scientists, conservationists, policy-makers, and students of biology. Editor(s): Wheeler, Quentin D.; Meier, Rudolf. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231101424
- ISBN
- 9780231101424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.14€ 108.45
€ 143.14
€ 108.45
Hardback. Num Pages: 766 pages. BIC Classification: HBT; HRQX2; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 200. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1953
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 766
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231087988
- ISBN
- 9780231087988
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.37€ 76.26
€ 99.37
€ 76.26
Paperback. Num Pages: 163 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 13. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1973
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231083300
- ISBN
- 9780231083300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.24€ 42.32
€ 53.24
€ 42.32
Hardback. A discussion of the life and wok of Theodosius Dobzhansky and an assessment of the current research that has the origins in his findings and contributions. Editor(s): Levine, Louis. Num Pages: 399 pages, 53 illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 235. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 399
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231081160
- ISBN
- 9780231081160
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.41€ 104.97
€ 138.41
€ 104.97
Hardback. Tracing mankind's evolution from the birth of life on Earth three billion years ago to the emergence of modern human beings, this volume explains how the field of evolutionary study has been aided by research in comparative anatomy and molecular biology. Translator(s): Friis, Erik J. Num Pages: 158 pages, 70 illustrations, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231080613
- ISBN
- 9780231080613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.07€ 51.18
€ 65.07
€ 51.18