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Human reproduction, growth & development
Paperback. Adopting after Infertility is an informative interdisciplinary book that addresses the issues that professionals and adopters themselves face when going through the adoption process and the impact of infertility on their experiences. The book includes chapters on the effects of infertility, why people choose adoption and the assessment process. Editor(s): Crawshaw, Marilyn; Balen, Rachel. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSF; MFKC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849050289
- ISBN
- 9781849050289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.31
€ 33.31
Hardback. Editor(s): Olsen, Anders; Gill, Matthew D. Series: Healthy Ageing and Longevity. Num Pages: 439 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MFKH3; MFN; MJX; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 439
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319447018
- ISBN
- 9783319447018
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.90
€ 184.90
Hardback. For centuries people have puzzled over the inevitability of human aging. At the end of the 20th century, a remarkable scientific discovery emerged, based on a series of important interconnected insights over quite a long period of time. This book explains what are the reasons for aging and the myth of excessive prolongation of life. Num Pages: 134 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFKH3. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 387.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 134
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402056406
- ISBN
- 9781402056406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.88
€ 122.88
Paperback. This book explores the key themes of social media, robotics, chronic disease and dementia management, care-giving, gaming, migration and data inheritance. Editor(s): Prendergast, David; Garattini, Chiara. Series: Life Course, Culture and Ageing: Global Transformations. Num Pages: 300 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; MFKH3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785335013
- ISBN
- 9781785335013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 20.41
€ 36.99
€ 20.41
Paperback. Surprising guideposts to a happier life from the landmark Harvard Study of Adult Development Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFKH3; VFJG; VFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Little, Brown and Company
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316090070
- ISBN
- 9780316090070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.47
€ 18.99
€ 14.47
Shannon, Richard L. Sprott, Rosemarie Tong, Laurie Zoloth Editor(s): Read, Catherine Y.; Green, Robert C.; Smyer, Michael A. Num Pages: 296 pages, 4, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MFKH3; MJX; TCB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801887888
- ISBN
- 9780801887888
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.57
€ 61.57
Hardback. Brings together the studies concerning the human embryo as well as embryos from domestic species. This book deals with the assessment of mammalian embryo quality. It summarizes different aspects of the assessment of mammalian embryo quality. Editor(s): Soom, Ann van; Hurd, Heidi M.; Boerjan, Marleen. Num Pages: 406 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFKC; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 903.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005817
- ISBN
- 9781402005817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.56
€ 189.56
Paperback. With contributions from: Eric Blyth, Ken Daniels, Julia Feast, Robert Lee, Nina Martin, Alexina McWhinnie, Derek Morgan, Clare Murray, Sharon Pettle, Claire Potter, Jim Richards and Francoise Shenfield The separation of procreation from conception has broadened notions of parenthood and created novel dilemmas. Editor(s): Singer, Dani; Hunter, Myra. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBQ; MFKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563491
- ISBN
- 9781861563491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.63
€ 75.63
Paperback. Editor(s): Borini, Andrea; Savasi, Valeria. Num Pages: 220 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, 6 black & white tables, 5 colour t. BIC Classification: MBPM; MFKC; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 205 x 127 x 15. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319301105
- ISBN
- 9783319301105
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.61
€ 70.61
hardcover. Presents invaluable data on both open and closed vitrification techniques, and the consequences of either method for survival rates. Num Pages: 244 pages, 258 b/w illus. 169 colour illus. BIC Classification: MFKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 219 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781107074095
- ISBN
- 9781107074095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.03€ 107.93
€ 112.03
€ 107.93
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 11 colour plates. BIC Classification: MFKC3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780816689972
- ISBN
- 9780816689972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.48
€ 31.99
€ 28.48
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Church House Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781400104
- ISBN
- 9781781400104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.95
€ 13.99
€ 12.95
Hardback. The major emphasis in this book is a compilation and definition of what is known about components of human milk, including glycoconjugates, that inhibit common pathogens of the infant. Also discussed are other bioactive constituents whose relevant biological roles are also beginning to be defined. Editor(s): Newburg, David S. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 592 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFK; MJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466533
- ISBN
- 9780306466533
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.39
€ 203.39
Paperback. The phenomenon of bleeding has been shown to appear in up to 22% of all pregnancies. This book is a comprehensive appraisal of this critical condition. It draws on evidence-based data and is the first book to deal with specifically this issue. Editor(s): Sheiner, Eyal. Num Pages: 300 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MFKC; MJTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441998095
- ISBN
- 9781441998095
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.87€ 11.47
€ 50.87
€ 11.47
Paperback. Examining cultures as diverse as long-house dwellers in North Borneo, African farmers, Welsh housewives, and postindustrial American workers, this title redefines the anthropological study of menstrual customs. Editor(s): Buckley, Dr. Thomas, RN, BSc, MN, PhD; Gottlieb, Alma. Num Pages: 275 pages, line illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHM; MFKH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 140 x 215 x 21. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520063501
- ISBN
- 9780520063501
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.94
€ 32.99
€ 23.94
Hardcover. Epigenetics, once believed stable after development, has been found to occur in fully differentiated, post-mitotic central nervous system cells in response to environmental signals. This book explores the role of epigenetic risk factors in complex diseases. Editor(s): Petronis, Arturas; Mill, Jonathan. Series: Epigenetics and Human Health. Num Pages: 336 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFKC3; MFN; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642174254
- ISBN
- 9783642174254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.64
€ 252.64
Hardcover. Aims to provide the reader with up-to-date information on the techniques of breast cytologic sampling and interpretation. The text is accompanied by colour and black and white illustrations and includes practical procedures and pathological findings. Num Pages: 136 pages, 120 colour photographs, b&w photographs and line drawings. BIC Classification: MFCC; MFKC; MJCL; MJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 255 x 276. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781853170195
- ISBN
- 9781853170195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 41.96
€ 41.99
€ 41.96
Paperback. Series: Intersections. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK; MFKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781479894864
- ISBN
- 9781479894864
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.59
€ 33.99
€ 30.59
Hardback. Series: Intersections. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK; MFKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781479808175
- ISBN
- 9781479808175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.68
€ 99.68
paperback. Cases that will challenge reproductive medicine practitioners at all stages in their careers, reinforcing diagnostic skill and guiding treatment. Editor(s): Macklon, Nick S.; Fatemi, Human M.; Norman, Robert J.; Patrizio, Pasquale. Num Pages: 231 pages, 13 b/w illus. 9 tables. BIC Classification: MFKC; MJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 8. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107664579
- ISBN
- 9781107664579
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.52€ 71.91
€ 73.52
€ 71.91
Hardback. This volume is concerned with neurodegenerative disorders and age-related changes in the structure and function of the cerebral cortex, a topic that attracts increasing interest as longevity, and hence the number of aged individuals in the population, increase. Editor(s): Peters, Alan; Morrison, John H. Series: Cerebral Cortex. Num Pages: 783 pages, 162 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MFK; MJN; MJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 43. Weight in Grams: 2205.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 783
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306459665
- ISBN
- 9780306459665
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 379.67
€ 379.67
Paperback. Cloning, genetic screening, embryo freezing, in vitro fertilization, Norplant, RU486 - these are the technologies revolutionizing our reproductive landscape. This title analyzes the ethical, legal, and social controversies surrounding each major technology and opens up a multitude of questions such as, Do frozen embryos have the right to be born? Num Pages: 291 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC; MFKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 291
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691036656
- ISBN
- 9780691036656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.12€ 43.04
€ 54.12
€ 43.04
Paperback. Forms of embodied labor, such as surrogacy and participation in clinical trials, are central to biomedical innovation, but they are rarely considered as labor. This book examines the rapidly expanding transnational labor markets surrounding assisted reproduction and experimental drug trials. Series: Experimental Futures. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JHBL; JHM; MFKC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822356226
- ISBN
- 9780822356226
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.52
€ 31.99
€ 28.52
Paperback. Editor(s): Cavallini, Giorgio; Beretta, Giovanni. Num Pages: 193 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBDP; MFKC; MJG; MJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319355566
- ISBN
- 9783319355566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.84
€ 50.84