Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Paperback. "Nature" has published news about the history of life ever since its first issue in 1869. This work brings together 19 review articles written for "Nature" over the past decade. Topics include major extinction events, homeotic genes and body plans and the origin and evolution of the primates. Editor(s): Gee, Henry. Num Pages: 376 pages, 92 illustrations, 7 tables. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PSAJ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226284972
- ISBN
- 9780226284972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 32.65
€ 42.99
€ 32.65
Paperback. Series: Handbuch der Pflanzenphysiologie / Encyclopedia of Plant Physiology. Num Pages: 874 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1511.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1967
- Number of pages
- 874
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642950018
- ISBN
- 9783642950018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.72
€ 102.72
Paperback. Editor(s): Geldani, Robert M.; Davin, Matthew A. Num Pages: 105 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 231 x 8. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 105
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628088052
- ISBN
- 9781628088052
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 113.61€ 78.62
€ 113.61
€ 78.62
Paperback. Providing a synthesis of sexual selection, this work describes the theory and its development; examines models, methods, and empirical tests; and identifies unsolved problems. It discusses such topics as the selection and evolution of mating preferences; relations between sexual selection and speciation; constraints on sexual selection; and more. Series: Monographs in Behavior and Ecology. Num Pages: 624 pages, 10 halftones 110 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691000572
- ISBN
- 9780691000572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.36€ 58.11
€ 75.36
€ 58.11
Paperback. Based on a large variety of experiments on both humans and animals, this volume presents novel conceptualizations of the organizing consequences of hormones throughout the lifespans of mammals. Editor(s): Gerall, Arnold A.; Moltz, Howard; Ward, Ingeborg L. Series: Handbooks of Behavioral Neurobiology. Num Pages: 363 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMM; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489924551
- ISBN
- 9781489924551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 242.85
€ 242.85
Hardback. Based on a variety of experiments on both humans and animals, this book presents conceptualizations of the organizing consequences of hormones throughout the lifespans of mammals. Editor(s): Gerall, Arnold A.; Moltz, Howard; Ward, Ingeborg L. Series: Handbooks of Behavioral Neurobiology. Num Pages: 363 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306439834
- ISBN
- 9780306439834
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.66
€ 242.66
Hardcover. The potential of fMRI is extraordinary. It allows us to observe brain activity in real time, build an understanding of thoughts and motivations, and discern unconscious biases. In a limited but real way we can now 'read minds'. Barbara Sahakian and Julia Gottwald explain the science, and consider the ethical implications of using these techniques. Num Pages: 176 pages, 10 figures including a 4 page colour plate section. BIC Classification: JFMG; PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 224 x 21. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198752882
- ISBN
- 9780198752882
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.90
€ 25.99
€ 18.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; PDX; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 24. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226325613
- ISBN
- 9780226325613
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 25.34
€ 31.99
€ 25.34
Hardcover. Tracking the emergence of a new and distinctive way of thinking about sex represented by the unalterable, simple, and visually compelling binary of the X and Y chromosomes, this title examines the interaction between cultural gender norms and genetic theories of sex from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present, postgenomic age. Num Pages: 312 pages, 21 halftones, 11 line drawings. BIC Classification: JFSJ; PDX; PSAK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226084688
- ISBN
- 9780226084688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.75€ 76.88
€ 92.75
€ 76.88
Paperback. This book critically reviews the evolutionary origin and the functional mechanisms responsible for sexual dimorphism in response to infection. It delineates areas where knowledge is lacking and highlights future avenues of research. Editor(s): Klein, Sabra L. (The Johns Hopkins University); Roberts, Craig W. Num Pages: 329 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; MJG; PSAJ; PSG; PSV; PSVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642425516
- ISBN
- 9783642425516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 302.47
€ 302.47
Hardback. Editor(s): D'Aquino, Mario; Stallone, Vincente. Num Pages: 173 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 161 x 238 x 17. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624171437
- ISBN
- 9781624171437
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 215.64€ 146.39
€ 215.64
€ 146.39
Paperback. Series: Monographs on Endocrinology. Num Pages: 192 pages, 68 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA; PSVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1966
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642881800
- ISBN
- 9783642881800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 142.80
€ 142.80
Paperback. Clark looks at life and death at the level of the cell, as he addresses questions such as why we age, why death exists and why sex and death go hand in hand. Originally published in 1997. Num Pages: 208 pages, 7 line drawings. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSAJ; PSAK; PSF; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 307.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195121193
- ISBN
- 9780195121193
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.58
€ 21.58
Paperback. Synthesizes the literature on sex allocation, providing a conceptual framework and demonstrating how sex-allocation studies can answer broader questions in evolutionary and behavioral biology. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 480 pages, 107 line illus. 15 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691089645
- ISBN
- 9780691089645
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.30
€ 84.30
Paperback. Series: Science & Its Conceptual Foundations S. Num Pages: 560 pages, xvi, 546 p., 20 halftones, 27 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 168 x 32. Weight in Grams: 876.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226684734
- ISBN
- 9780226684734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 39.93
€ 51.99
€ 39.93
Here is a focused, comprehensive reference on recent research on severe convective storms and tornadoes. It features many illustrations of severe storm phenomena from mobile Doppler radars, operational Doppler radars, photographs and numerical simulations. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 456 pages, 97 black & white illustrations, 144 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 176 x 25. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642053801
- ISBN
- 9783642053801
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 275.89
€ 275.89
Paperback. A groundbreaking exploration of the evolution of colour and how it has affected the natural world. With vivid and fascinating examples, Seven Deadly Colours not only shows the endless wonder of the natural world but also extends our understanding of evolution itself. A revised and updated edition of Andrew Parker's international bestseller. Num Pages: 312 pages, 42 black and white illustrations and 8 colour photos. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publisher
- Natural History Museum UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780565093990
- ISBN
- 9780565093990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.78
€ 10.99
€ 9.78
Paperback. Professor Bryan Sykes provides a first-hand account of his research into a gene which passes undiluted from generation to generation through the maternal line and shows how it is being used to track our genetic ancestors. Num Pages: 368 pages, map. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780552152181
- ISBN
- 9780552152181
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 10.28
€ 15.99
€ 10.28
paperback. Num Pages: 524 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 27. Weight in Grams: 900.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034872614
- ISBN
- 9783034872614
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.31
€ 125.31
Paperback. Editor(s): Blenau, Wolfgang; Baumann, Arnd. Series: Neuromethods. Num Pages: 257 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations, 13 black & white tables, 1 colou. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493955626
- ISBN
- 9781493955626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 132.31
€ 132.31
Paperback. Editor(s): Vanhoutte, Paul M.; Saxena, P. R.; Paoletti, Rodolfo; Brunello, Nicoletta. Series: Medical Science Symposia Series. Num Pages: 435 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; MMG; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 716.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 435
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401048491
- ISBN
- 9789401048491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 240.42
€ 240.42
Hardcover. Editor(s): Villanueva, Reyna O. Num Pages: 131 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 131
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626182875
- ISBN
- 9781626182875
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.50€ 126.14
€ 185.50
€ 126.14
Paperback. Proceedings of a NATO ARW held in Maratea, Italy, July 2-8, 1989 Editor(s): Festoff, Barry W. Series: NATO Science Series A. Num Pages: 384 pages, 128 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSB; PST; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468483598
- ISBN
- 9781468483598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.98
€ 65.98
Hardback. Facilitates the introduction of SAGE into the laboratory and provides a framework for interpreting and comparing data derived from SAGE experiments. Editor(s): Nielsen, Kare Lahmann. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 208 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588296764
- ISBN
- 9781588296764
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.02
€ 123.02