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Life sciences: general issues
Cold Hardiness in Plants: Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology and Physiol...
. Ed(S): Chen, Tony H.h.; Uemura, M.; Fujikaw...
hardcover. Based on papers from the 7th International Plant Cold Hardiness Seminar held in Japan in 2004, this book presents research findings on plant freezing and chilling stress. The chapters focus on various aspects of molecular genetics, and the utilization of transgenic plants to further our understanding of plant cold hardiness at the molecular level. Editor(s): Chen, Tony H.H.; Uemura, M.; Fujikawa, S. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990590
- ISBN
- 9780851990590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.56
€ 230.56
paperback. This text describes the development of neuropsychological rehabilitation. It discusses advanced medical knowledge of the effect of injury on states of the organism and examines the outcome and economics of rehabilitation. It also addresses the question: "Is rehabilitation worthwhile and ethical?" Editor(s): Christensen, Anne-Lise; Uzzell, Barbara P. Series: Institute for Research in Behavioral Neuroscience Series. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMM; MNN; MQV; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 595.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780805814484
- ISBN
- 9780805814484
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.41
€ 33.41
hardcover. This text focuses on the interface between the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. It seeks to show that much conserved germplan has to be subjected to long-term pre-breeding and genetic enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programmes. Editor(s): Cooper, H. D.; Spillane, C.; Hodgkin, T. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 975.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994116
- ISBN
- 9780851994116
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.93
€ 167.93
The Oestrid Flies. Biology, Host-Parasite Relationships, Impact and Ma...
. Ed(S): Cowell, Douglas D.; Hall, Martin J. ...
hardcover. This book provides an in-depth review and analysis of the biology of adults and larvae of the Family Oestridae (commonly known as botflies, or warble flies). Oestrid flies cause myiasis (invasion of living tissue by the larvae), and are a major pest of both domestic and wild animals worldwide. Editor(s): Cowell, Douglas D.; Hall, Martin J. R.; Scholl, P. J. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMFP; MZMP; PSAB; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 971.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996844
- ISBN
- 9780851996844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.93
€ 167.93
Paperback. In this text, feminists discuss bioethics topics in a feminist light. Among the subjects explored are the care/justice debates, transforming bioethics, and reproduction. The text also covers issues such as culturally appropriate responses to reproductive health problems in developing countries. Editor(s): Donchin, Anne; Purdy, Laura M. Series: New Feminist Perspectives. Num Pages: 296 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JFFK; MBDC; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 253 x 19. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847689255
- ISBN
- 9780847689255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.42
€ 63.42
hardcover. This volume has been developed from the keynote addresses delivered at the third IOBC International Symposium (co-organized with CILBA) that was held in Montpellier in October 2002, to address developments in genetics and evolutionary biology, and their relevance to biological control. Editor(s): Ehler, L.E.; Sforza, R.; Mateille, T. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK; PSVT7; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851997353
- ISBN
- 9780851997353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.48
€ 133.48
hardcover. This text contains edited and revised papers from a conference on "Science and Technology for Managing Plant Genetic Diversity in the 21st Century" held in Malaysia in June 2000, organised by the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI). Editor(s): Engels, J.M.M.; etc.; Rao, V. Ramanatha (IPGRI, Malaysia); Brown, A.H.D. (CISRO, Australia); Jackson, M. (International Rice Research Institute, The Philippines). Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1043.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995229
- ISBN
- 9780851995229
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.93
€ 160.93
hardcover. Since the 1970s, biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural research. This fully revised and updated edition, with five completely new chapters, presents information on intellectual property law in a simplified form, with a minimum of legal jargon. Editor(s): Erbisch, F.H.; Maredia, K. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: LNR; PSAD; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997391
- ISBN
- 9780851997391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.25
€ 153.25
hardcover. This volume of 24 chapters reviews the regulatory changes in agricultural biotechnology. It primarily considers the relationship between these changes and innovation, market development and international trade. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations ; 26 cm. BIC Classification: KCC; LNR; PSAD; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 753.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Wyd ed.
- SKU
- V9780851997421
- ISBN
- 9780851997421
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.48
€ 133.48
Paperback. Editor(s): Fangerau, Heiner; Fegert, Jorg M.; Trapp, Thorsten. Num Pages: 316 pages, 8 b/w illus. BIC Classification: MBDC; MNQ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 137 x 23. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783837614336
- ISBN
- 9783837614336
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 34.44
€ 47.99
€ 34.44
Hardback. Editor(s): Grant, Peter R.; Horn, Henry S. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 194 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691632261
- ISBN
- 9780691632261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.53
€ 121.53
Paperback. Editor(s): Grant, Peter R.; Horn, Henry S. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 194 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 257.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691602813
- ISBN
- 9780691602813
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.21
€ 52.21
hardcover. This text contains new concepts and systems approaches of use for the management of rangeland resources by the people that live there and the institutions and organizations that support them. Editor(s): Grice, A.C.; Hodgkinson, K.C. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 163 x 241 x 22. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995236
- ISBN
- 9780851995236
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.25
€ 153.25
Handbook of Developmental Science, Behavior, and Genetics
. Ed(S): Hood, Kathryn E.; Halpern, Carolyn T...
The Handbook of Developmental Science, Behavior, and Genetics brings together the cutting-edge theory, research and methodology that contribute to our current scientific understanding of the role of genetics in the developmental system. Editor(s): Hood, Kathryn E.; Halpern, Carolyn Tucker; Greenberg, Gary; Lerner, Richard M. Num Pages: 776 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM; PSAK; PSVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 247 x 176 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1472.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 776
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405187824
- ISBN
- 9781405187824
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.95
€ 77.95
Paperback. An introduction to bioethics. It examines a comprehensive range of ethical questions and covers such topics as moral decision making, abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide, life-sustaining technologies, organ transplantation, reproductive technologies, and the allocation of health care resources. Editor(s): Howell, Joseph H.; Sale, William Frederick. Series: Hastings Center Studies in Ethics Series. Num Pages: 616 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878407576
- ISBN
- 9780878407576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.04
€ 75.04
Paperback. Editor(s): Johnson, Elizabeth A.; Klemens, Michael W. Series: American Museum of Natural History, Center for Biodiversity Conservation, Series on Biodiversity. Num Pages: 400 pages, 30 line, 25 h/t. BIC Classification: PSAF; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231127790
- ISBN
- 9780231127790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.82
€ 70.82
Paperback. Offers a comprehensive collection of the critical public documents in biomedical ethics. Covering the period from 1947 to 1995, this volume brings together core legislative documents, court briefs, and reports by professional organizations, public bodies, and governments around the world. Editor(s): Jonsen, Albert R.; Veatch, Robert M.; Walters, Leroy. Num Pages: 640 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1203.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406852
- ISBN
- 9780878406852
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.76
€ 76.76
hardcover. Provides an overview of the molecular mechanisms associated with flowering. This book explores three main themes: the external and internal regulation of flowering, floral development, and fertilisation and gametophyte development, and also includes chapters on the evolution of flowers, floral senescence and apomixis. Editor(s): Jordon, B. R. (Lincoln University, New Zealand). Num Pages: 418 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930424
- ISBN
- 9781845930424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.25
€ 146.25
Editor(s): Kalueff, Allan V.; Porte, Justin L. Num Pages: 185 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 186 x 16. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606920220
- ISBN
- 9781606920220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.76€ 76.96
€ 112.76
€ 76.96
Hardback. This book provides a review, written by international forest scientists, of what is known about the impact of elevated CO2 and other greenhouse gases, on forest ecosystems. Editor(s): Karnosky, D.F.; etc.; Ceulemans, R. (University of Antwerp, Belgium); Scarascia-Mugnozza, G. (University of Tuscia, Italy); Innes, J.L. (University of British Columbia, Canada). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995519
- ISBN
- 9780851995519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.41
€ 278.41
Paperback. Features major issues and topics in cognitive neuroscience, including the role of strategies in motor learning; efficient coding and the neural representation of value; the emotion paradox in the aging brain; perceptual foundations of bilingual acquisition in infancy; understanding disgust; and more. Editor(s): Kingstone, Alan; Miller, Michael B. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: GTR; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 5. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318655
- ISBN
- 9781573318655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 146.02
€ 146.02
paperback. A collection of articles, essays, speeches and testimony, chronicling the start of America's national debate on genetics. It begins with selections from Aldous Huxley and C.S. Lewis, then looks to the future, moving on to the questions surrounding the debate over human cloning and stem cells. Editor(s): Kristol, William; Cohen, Eric. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFM; MBDC; PDZ; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521964
- ISBN
- 9780742521964
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.40
€ 30.99
€ 26.40
hardcover. This text presents edited key papers from the International Symposium on Grassland Ecophyisiology and Grazing Ecology held in Curitiba, Brazil in August 1999. It considers how plants within grasslands respond to and are adapted to grazing animals. Editor(s): Lemaire, G.; etc.; Hodgson, J. (Massey University, New Zealand); Moraes, A. (UFRGS, Brazil); Cavarho, P. (UFRGS, Brazil); Nabinger, C. (UFRGS, Brazil). Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTD; PSTS; PSV; RGBC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994529
- ISBN
- 9780851994529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.93
€ 160.93
Following the much acclaimed success of the first volume of Key Topics in Conservation Biology, this entirely new second volume addresses an innovative array of key topics in contemporary conservation biology. Editor(s): Macdonald, David W.; Willis, Professor Katherine J. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 194 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1186.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658765
- ISBN
- 9780470658765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.33
€ 173.33