Palaeontology
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Palaeontology
Hardback. This book is an introduction to dinosaurs, providing the basic concepts of biology and geology needed to understand dinosaur science--the main taxonomic groups, the origin and extinction of dinosaurs, and dinosaur behavior--as well as a discussion of dinosaurs in popular culture. -- Num Pages: 392 pages, 311 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- sixth edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231173100
- ISBN
- 9780231173100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.87€ 129.99
€ 173.87
€ 129.99
Hardback. Considers really big animals and how they lived Illustrator(s): Tambusso, Sebastian. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 448 pages, 11 color illus., 237 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KLS; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 224 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253002303
- ISBN
- 9780253002303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.27
€ 74.27
Hardback. A book for everyone fascinated by the huge beasts that once roamed the earth Illustrator(s): Buell, Carl. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 160 pages, 66 b&w illus. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 191 x 16. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253008190
- ISBN
- 9780253008190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 49.86
€ 49.99
€ 49.86
Hardback. A major stepping stone toward a synthesis of the ecology and evolution of the Late Cretaceous ecosystems of western North America Editor(s): Titus, Alan L.; Loewen, Mark A. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 656 pages, 338 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBWU; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 217 x 44. Weight in Grams: 2068.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253008831
- ISBN
- 9780253008831
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.49
€ 101.49
Hardback. "This book was developed from a dinosaur track symposium that was organized and held in April 2011 in Obernkirchen, Germany, on behalf of the Niedersachsisches Landesmuseum Hannover (Lower Saxony State Museum Hannover)." -- Editor(s): Marty, Daniel; Falkingham, Peter L.; Richter, Annette. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 428 pages, 177 color illus. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 289 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1986.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253021021
- ISBN
- 9780253021021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.00
€ 51.00
Hardback. A spectacular collectible volume, with masterful photographs and expert commentary on some of the world's most striking fossils Num Pages: 128 pages, 127 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 300 x 256 x 15. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Edition
- Tra
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300184600
- ISBN
- 9780300184600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 36.98
€ 51.99
€ 36.98
Hardcover. The study of dinosaurs has been experiencing a remarkable renaissance over the past few decades. Scientific understanding of dinosaur anatomy, biology, and evolution has advanced to such a degree that paleontologists often know more about 100-million-year-old dinosaurs than many species of living organisms. Series: TOPA Topics in Paleobiology. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSV; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470656570
- ISBN
- 9780470656570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.62
€ 145.62
Hardcover. A critical, synthetic and comprehensive account offering discussion of early environments, the history of thought on land plant origins, various approaches used to study early plant evolution and the characteristics of green algae. Includes new ideas regarding evolution, comparative studies of fossil plants and carbon availability. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 279 x 23. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471615279
- ISBN
- 9780471615279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.91
€ 259.91
Hardcover. A revised edition designed to reflect new developments in the field of paleoecology. It reviews techniques for reconstruction of ancient environments, including the biological, chemical and physical principles of each technique, and provides case studies to describe palaeogeologic procedures. Num Pages: 528 pages, 350 line drawings, charts, diagrams, photographs, tables. BIC Classification: HDDA; RBGG; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 35. Weight in Grams: 902.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471857112
- ISBN
- 9780471857112
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 552.35
€ 552.35
Hardcover. An up-to-date compilation written by authorities in particular aspects of ichnology. Considers the biological evidence that can be derived from trace fossils including both marine and terrestrial paleoenvironments. Features ancient and modern examples running the gamut from late Precambrian through fish coprolites to dinosaur eggs. Editor(s): Donovan, Stephen K. Num Pages: 316 pages, illustrations, figures, tables. BIC Classification: RBX; WNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471948438
- ISBN
- 9780471948438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 315.21
€ 315.21
Hardcover. This volume provides a basis for understanding the current state of research in palaeohydrology of the Earth's land surface. It summarizes the work achieved to date, and indicates the ways in which palaeohydrological research relates to other global research programmes. Editor(s): Gregory, K.J.; etc.; Starkel, L. (Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland); Baker, V.R. (University of Arizona, Tucson, USA). Num Pages: 346 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 184 x 25. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471954200
- ISBN
- 9780471954200
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 391.38
€ 391.38
Paperback. This introductory palaeontology text demonstrates the importance of fossils in geological and biological studies, particularly in understanding evolutionary patterns, palaeoenvironmental analysis and stratigraphy. Num Pages: 426 pages, illustrations facsim., maps, plans. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 22. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471963516
- ISBN
- 9780471963516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.19
€ 84.19
Hardback. This study of mesozoic birds covers a wide range of topics, including discussions of avian origins, the fossil record of feathers and footprints, bone histology, and locomotor evolution. Controversial taxa such as Protoavis, Caudipteryx, and Mononykus receive special treatment. Editor(s): Chiappe, Luis M.; Witmer, Lawrence M. Num Pages: 536 pages, 140 b/w photographs, 160 line figures. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 291 x 230 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520200944
- ISBN
- 9780520200944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.01€ 77.50
€ 102.01
€ 77.50
Hardback. "This is the most comprehensive overview and analysis of sauropod dinosaurs ever written."--Jason Head, Department of Paleobiology, Smithsonian Institution Editor(s): Rogers, Kristina Curry; Wilson, Jeffrey. Num Pages: 358 pages, 45 b/w photographs, 98 line illustrations, 23 tables. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520246232
- ISBN
- 9780520246232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.30€ 63.00
€ 82.30
€ 63.00
Paperback. Taking readers from Rampart Cave in the Grand Canyon, to other important fossil sites in Arizona and Chile, this book covers the rich evolutionary legacy and shows why the author has come to believe that the earliest Americans literally hunted these animals to death. Series: Organisms and Environments. Num Pages: 270 pages, 10 b/w photographs, 20 line illustrations, 16 color plates in insert. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBX; RNKH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520252431
- ISBN
- 9780520252431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.34
€ 32.99
€ 24.34
Hardback. Barnum Brown led a remarkable life (1873-1963), spending most of it searching for fossils - and sometimes oil - in every corner of the globe. This biography discloses the details about his life and travels - from his youth on the western frontier to his spying for the US government under cover of his expeditions. Num Pages: 384 pages, 44 b/w photographs, 9 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: BGT; RBX; WNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520252646
- ISBN
- 9780520252646
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.96€ 45.40
€ 57.96
€ 45.40
Hardback. Discusses distinctive corner of California - its desert, the driest and hottest environment in North America. This title illuminates the desert's intriguing flora and fauna as he explores a controversial, unresolved scientific debate about the origin and evolution of its unusual ecosystems. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PS; RBX; RGBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520256163
- ISBN
- 9780520256163
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.52
€ 40.99
€ 29.52
Hardback. More than three hundred million years ago, vertebrate animals first ventured onto land. This book describes how some finned vertebrates acquired limbs, giving rise to over 25,000 extant tetrapod species. It summarizes key concepts of modern paleontological research, including biological nomenclature, and paleontological and molecular dating. Num Pages: 216 pages, 21 b/w photographs, 68 line illustrations, 2 maps, 3 tables. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 530. 216 pages, Illustrations, maps. More than three hundred million years ago, vertebrate animals first ventured onto land. This book describes how some finned vertebrates acquired limbs, giving rise to over 25,000 extant tetrapod species. It summarizes key concepts of modern paleontological research, including biological nomenclature, and paleontological and molecular dating. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: RBX. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 16. Weight: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520266476
- ISBN
- 9780520266476
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.30€ 63.14
€ 82.30
€ 63.14
Hardback. Can fossil embryos demonstrate evolutionary changes in reproductive modes? How have changes in ocean chemistry in the past affected the development of marine organisms? And, what can the microstructure of fossil bone and teeth reveal about maturation time, longevity and changes in growth phases? This book addresses these and other issues. Num Pages: 265 pages, 16 black & white photographs, 35 line illustrations. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522. The Rock Record of Biological Development. 265 pages, Illustrations. Can fossil embryos demonstrate evolutionary changes in reproductive modes? How have changes in ocean chemistry in the past affected the development of marine organisms? And, what can the microstructure of fossil bone and teeth reveal about maturation time, longevity and changes in growth phases? This book addresses these and other issues. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: RBX. Dimension: 211 x 148 x 19. Weight: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520271937
- ISBN
- 9780520271937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.30€ 63.19
€ 82.30
€ 63.19
Hardback. The microscopic examination of fossilized bone tissue is a sophisticated and increasingly important analytical tool for understanding the life history of ancient organisms. This book provides an essential primer and manual for using fossil bone histology to investigate the biology of extinct tetrapods. Editor(s): Padian, Kevin; Lamm, Ellen-Therese. Num Pages: 298 pages, 75 color illustrations, 6 b/w photographs, 13 line illustrations, 20 tables. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520273528
- ISBN
- 9780520273528
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.30€ 63.14
€ 82.30
€ 63.14