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Biology, life sciences
Paperback. Celebrates the imperfections of the human brain in all their glory, and the impact of these quirks on our daily lives. This book book is suitable for anyone who has wondered why their brain seems to be sabotaging their life, and what on earth it is really up to. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: GTR; JM; PD; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 22. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Guardian Faber Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781783350827
- ISBN
- 9781783350827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 8.87
€ 10.99
€ 8.87
Paperback. This book, by a recognized expert in bilingualism, examines the definition and characterization of the bilingual person, the perception and production of spoken language by bilinguals, the sign-oral bilingualism of the Deaf, and methodological and conceptual issues in research on bilingualism. Num Pages: 322 pages, 49 figures. BIC Classification: CFDM; CFZ; JMR; PSAN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 18. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780199281299
- ISBN
- 9780199281299
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.81
€ 57.81
Paperback. This book examines how the social and cultural paradigms of contemporary Israel are articulated through the body, constructing a panoramic view of how the Israeli body is chosen, regulated, cared for, and ultimately made perfect. Series: Contraversions: Jews & Other Differences. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; JFC; JFSR1; JHMP; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 11. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804750806
- ISBN
- 9780804750806
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.24
€ 27.99
€ 26.24
Paperback. "A primer of Population Genetics", third edition, provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to population genetics. The four chapters of the book address genetic variation, the causes of evolution, molecular population genetics and the genetic architecture of complex traits. Num Pages: 215 pages, 73 illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBD; PSAK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 330. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Sinaeur
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0003012
- ISBN
- 9780878933044
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Quantitative models are crucial to almost every area of ecosystem science. This book provides an overview of the status and role of modeling in ecosystem science, including perspectives on the debate over the appropriate level of complexity in models. It contains eight chapters that address the critical issue of evaluating ecosystem models. Editor(s): Canham, Charles D.; Cole, Jonathan J.; Lauenroth, W.K. Num Pages: 504 pages, 76 line illus. 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691092898
- ISBN
- 9780691092898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.81€ 72.58
€ 75.81
€ 72.58
Hardcover. Traces the discovery of Australia's fishes from the earliest days of taxonomy to the first part of the 20th century. It provides a unique insight into the diverse pathways by which Australia's fish were discovered and outlines the history of early maritime explorations in Australia that collected natural history specimens. Num Pages: 488 pages, 195 Illustrations, 25 Colour plates. BIC Classification: 1MBF; PSVW1; WNCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 178 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780643106703
- ISBN
- 9780643106703
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.73
€ 112.73
Paperback. W.D.Hamilton was responsible for one of the major revolutions in evolutionary thought since Darwin - that of the 'gene's eye view of life'. He was a scientific pioneer, a misunderstood genius: risk-taker, jungle explorer, and uncompromising truth-seeker. This illuminating and moving biography documents Hamilton's extraordinary life and science. Num Pages: 464 pages, An 8 page black and white plate section. BIC Classification: BGT; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 35. Weight in Grams: 692.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198607281
- ISBN
- 9780198607281
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.51
€ 24.51
Paperback. Delivers everything the undergraduate medical student needs to know to understand the basics of microbiology and infectious diseases and get through their exams, in an attractive and highly accessible format Series: Medicine on the Move. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: MJCM; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1 Pap/Psc
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444120127
- ISBN
- 9781444120127
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.52
€ 32.52
Hardcover. Editor(s): Burk, A. R. Num Pages: 376 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 185 x 23. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594544927
- ISBN
- 9781594544927
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.76€ 191.84
€ 201.76
€ 191.84
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: PSPM; RBKC; WNCS1; WSE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Profile Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781781250662
- ISBN
- 9781781250662
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.18
€ 10.99
€ 9.18
Paperback. Takes you to the edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. This book brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. It shows, by harnessing this science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTR; PDZ; PSAN; VSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Random House Books
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781847946249
- ISBN
- 9781847946249
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 9.99
€ 13.99
€ 9.99
Paperback. The only scientific book Nobel-price winning cancer researcher Harald zur Hausen has ever written now as an affordable softcover edition. The book covers the intricate relationship between cancer and infections, written with first-hand, unsurpassed expertise. Num Pages: 531 pages, Illustrations (some col.), col. maps. BIC Classification: MJ; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 171 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1018.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Germany
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 531
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783527329779
- ISBN
- 9783527329779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.74
€ 75.74
Perth Plants: A Field Guide to the Bushland and Coastal Flora of Kings...
Barrett, Russell L., Pin Tay, Eng
Paperback. A comprehensive photographic guide to 778 species of plants found in Kings Park and Bold Park. Num Pages: 440 pages, 3764 full colour photographs, 796 maps. BIC Classification: 1MBFW; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781486306022
- ISBN
- 9781486306022
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.40
€ 55.40
Paperback. You've heard of the Horse Whisperer - now meet the woman who uses similar methods to train dogs. Num Pages: 304 pages, 50 b/w illus, Index. BIC Classification: PSVP; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Harper
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 10th Anniversary edition
- SKU
- V9780006532361
- ISBN
- 9780006532361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.36
€ 14.99
€ 11.36
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pelagic Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907807459
- ISBN
- 9781907807459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.42
€ 31.42
Hardcover. Christiane Nusslein-Volhard, winner of The Nobel Prize in Medicine, gives a concise and illustrative overview of genetics, evolution, and cellular processes as well as a discussing of current ethical issues in human biology. Num Pages: 181 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Kales Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780967007670
- ISBN
- 9780967007670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.87
€ 25.99
€ 23.87
Mass Market Paperback. Brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 112 x 9. Weight in Grams: 84. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- SKU
- KSS0003948
- ISBN
- 9780141018966
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. This work presents a detailed account of one of the most mysterious problems in science - whether ordinary magnetic fields can exert an appreciable influence on chemical and biochemical reactions. Series: World Scientific Lecture and Course Notes in Chemistry. Num Pages: 268 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PHK; PNR; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Singapore
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789812384232
- ISBN
- 9789812384232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.49
€ 71.49
Paperback. A landmark in the scientific literature, the Oxford Handbook of Neuroethics presents a pioneering review of a topic central to the biosciences. It breaks new ground in bringing together leading neuroscientists, philosophers, and lawyers to tackle some of the most significant ethical issues that face us now and will continue to do so. Editor(s): Illes, Judy; Sahakian, Barbara J. Num Pages: 920 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures,. BIC Classification: HPM; JMM; PSAD; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 175 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1738.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 920
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199680634
- ISBN
- 9780199680634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.89
€ 94.89
Paperback. In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. Moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 183 x 211 x 20. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393347791
- ISBN
- 9780393347791
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.54
€ 18.99
€ 18.54
Paperback. Scientists have discovered that at the most fundamental level humans are genetically linked to every part of the natural world. A dog is 85 per cent genetically identical to a human and humans have only twice as many genes as a worm or a fly. This work brings together these astonishing discoveries, and offers a vision of the impact these findings. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 202 x 18. Weight in Grams: 222. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0001394
- ISBN
- 9780747558200
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. This reference dictionary describes the development of physical or biological anthropology concepts, tracing the history of their usage from their origins to the contemporary and usually multidisciplinary contexts in which physical anthropologists participate. Series: Reference Sources for the Social Sciences & Humanities. Num Pages: 448 pages, index. BIC Classification: GBC; JHMP; PSX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 30. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313247569
- ISBN
- 9780313247569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.33
€ 77.33
Paperback. Series: Basic Bioethics. Num Pages: 376 pages, 10 color photos, 2 color illus., 6 b&w photos, 12 b&w illus., 1 map. BIC Classification: MBDC; MQW; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The MIT Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262526784
- ISBN
- 9780262526784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.55
€ 23.99
€ 19.55
Paperback. Includes developments in DNA and protein synthesis, cell regulation, and their social and medical implications. Num Pages: 432 pages, 8pp b&w inset, diagrams. BIC Classification: PD; PSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140272734
- ISBN
- 9780140272734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.44
€ 14.99
€ 11.44