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Biology, life sciences
Paperback. Covers the integrated approach to food production, hygiene, and safety, and how it results in concurrent benefits to animal well being, human health via safe food, protection of the environment, and socioeconomic aspects. Topics covered include ways of optimising farming practices, controlling notifiable and zoonotic diseases, and more. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNDF; MBN; MZ; PSVL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851999081
- ISBN
- 9780851999081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.58
€ 66.58
hardcover. Examining mycotoxins and their impact from a public health viewpoint, this book provides an overview and introduction to the subject and examines the health, trade and legislation issues involved. It also discusses the management of mycotoxins and the global problems caused by them. Editor(s): Leslie, J.; Bandyopadhyay, R; Visconti, A. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: MBN; PSQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 175 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1247.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845930820
- ISBN
- 9781845930820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.22€ 160.93
€ 161.22
€ 160.93
hardcover. Providing comprehensive coverage of the seed science research including germination, dormancy, development, and desiccation tolerance, this book details the advanced methods and practices in seed biology, ecology and technology. Editor(s): Adkins, S. W.; Navie, S. C.; Ashmore, S. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1158.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845931971
- ISBN
- 9781845931971
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.38€ 167.93
€ 168.38
€ 167.93
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932657
- ISBN
- 9781845932657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.38€ 167.93
€ 168.38
€ 167.93
Paperback. A guide to the use of plant names and the conventions for writing them as governed by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature and the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. It covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. Editor(s): Spencer, Roger; Cross, Rob; Lumley, Peter. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: GBC; PST; WMP; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 348. A Guide to Biological Nomenclature. 160 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). Editor(s): Spencer, Roger; Cross, Rob; Lumley, Peter. A guide to the use of plant names and the conventions for writing them as governed by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature and the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. It covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: GBC; PST; WMP; WNP. Dimension: 216 x 149 x 12. Weight: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3 ed
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933746
- ISBN
- 9781845933746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 29.36
€ 30.99
€ 29.36
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935009
- ISBN
- 9781845935009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.32
€ 52.32
Paperback. Describes the organisms inhabiting the soil, their functions and interactions and the dimensions of human impact on the activity of soil organisms and soil ecological function. This title includes chapters that discuss basic soil characteristics and biogeochemical cycling, key soil flora and fauna, and community-level dynamics (soil food webs). Series: Modular Texts. Num Pages: 320 pages, 129 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 876. Series: Modular Texts. 320 pages, 129 figures/illustrations. Describes the organisms inhabiting the soil, their functions and interactions and the dimensions of human impact on the activity of soil organisms and soil ecological function. This title includes chapters that discuss basic soil characteristics and biogeochemical cycling, key soil flora and fauna, and community-level dynamics (soil food webs). Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight: 876.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935634
- ISBN
- 9781845935634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 48.35
€ 51.99
€ 48.35
paperback. Offers a reference for describing, measuring and classifying the foliage of flowering plants. This title presents a system that provides long-needed guidelines for characterizing the organization, shape, venation, and surface features of angiosperm leaves. Num Pages: 220 pages, 360 figures/ illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- SKU
- V9781845935856
- ISBN
- 9781845935856
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 30.78
€ 32.99
€ 30.78
Hardcover. 212 pages, Illustrations (some col.). Mycorrhizal symbioses are widespread and fundamental components of terrestrial ecosystems and have shaped plant evolution. This book features such topics as plant/fungal communication, the interaction of mycorrhizal fungi with other soil microorganisms, and the use of mycorrhizal fungi in plant-production systems. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSQ; PSTS; RBGB. Dimension: 289 x 227 x 19. Weight: 928.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935863
- ISBN
- 9781845935863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.41
€ 105.41
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 850
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937508
- ISBN
- 9781845937508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.22€ 160.93
€ 161.22
€ 160.93
Hardcover. 376 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Mahgoub, O.; Kadim, I. T.; Webb, E. Covers important areas of goat meat production. This title discusses the role of genetics, breeding, reproduction, and nutrition in producing good quality, profitable goat meat. It addresses the mineral, amino acid and fatty acid composition of goat meat, highlighting its health benefits over other red meats. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSV; TVH. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 28. Weight: 1004.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938499
- ISBN
- 9781845938499
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.68
€ 142.68
paperback. Num Pages: 601 pages, 184 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSB; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 601
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662103425
- ISBN
- 9783662103425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 103.97€ 101.20
€ 103.97
€ 101.20
Paperback. With detractors ranging from paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould to modern-day creationists and advocates of intelligent design, Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) is better known as a divisive figure than as a pioneering biologist. This biography rehabilitates Haeckel - focusing on his science and art. It also gives an account of Haeckel's eventful life. Num Pages: 512 pages, 8 colour plates, 122 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGT; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 31. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226712161
- ISBN
- 9780226712161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.58
€ 36.99
€ 28.58
Paperback. When viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean, with its rolling waves and vast expanse, can seem calm, even serene. Written with a diver's love of the ocean, a novelist's skill at storytelling, the author takes us deep into the sea to introduce an astonishing cast of fascinating and bizarre creatures that make the salty depths their home. Num Pages: 200 pages, 26 colour plates. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSVW73. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226678764
- ISBN
- 9780226678764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.81
€ 21.99
€ 18.81
paperback. Hypnosis, source amnesia and repression are all explored in this collection of essays. It focuses on memory distortion and, using contributions from a range of fields, the book examines key issues including the value of eyewitness testimony and the accuracy of recovered memories of sexual abuse. Editor(s): Schacter, Daniel L. Num Pages: 432 pages, 2 halftones, 13 line illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780674566767
- ISBN
- 9780674566767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.42€ 47.04
€ 50.42
€ 47.04
Paperback. Each body recovered at a crime scene is an ecosystem, a microenvironment colonized by an array of flies, beetles, mites, spiders and other anthropods. This text shows how knowledge of these insects and their habits allows forensic entemologists to furnish investigators with evidence about crimes. Num Pages: 234 pages, 12 line illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVF1; PSVT6; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 235 x 13. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674007277
- ISBN
- 9780674007277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 30.01
€ 34.99
€ 30.01
hardcover. Contains descriptions of the life histories of the genera of the Tylenchida. This expanded edition includes diagnoses of over 200 genera and familial and ordinal groups. Information is also provided regarding the biology, ecology and pathogenicity of these parasites. Num Pages: 848 pages, drawings. BIC Classification: PSGH; PSTP; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 54. Weight in Grams: 2127.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851992020
- ISBN
- 9780851992020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 292.34
€ 292.34
Paperback. Introduces California's mammals by describing techniques for recognizing their presence, and when possible, methods for watching them in their natural habitats. This guide includes 144 line drawings, 143 range maps, and 18 illustrated color plates. It gives overviews of mammal evolution, biology and anatomy, natural history, and conservation. Series Editor(s): Faber, Phyllis M.; Pavlik, Bruce M. Series: California Natural History Guides. Num Pages: 444 pages, 18 illustrated color plates, 145 line illustrations, 133 maps, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 114 x 25. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520235823
- ISBN
- 9780520235823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.55
€ 30.99
€ 22.55
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Peeters, Hans J. Series: California Natural History Guides. Num Pages: 340 pages, 116 color illustrations, 22 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 114 x 22. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520242005
- ISBN
- 9780520242005
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.30
€ 32.99
€ 24.30
paperback. This study analyzes the Victorian debates which took place over the doctrine of spontaneous generation - the idea that living things can develop from sterile matter. The book argues that the disputes can only be understood with knowledge of the factional infighting amongst Darwinians themselves. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 halftones, 2 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674009998
- ISBN
- 9780674009998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.98
€ 42.99
€ 35.98
Paperback. Every year throughout the world, individuals health is damaged by their exposure to toxic chemicals at work. In most cases these problems will resolve, but many will sustain permanent damage. Num Pages: 224 pages, figures. BIC Classification: CBWT; MMGT; MMQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 173 x 244 x 10. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118432143
- ISBN
- 9781118432143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.23
€ 47.23
Paperback. Focusing on pathobiology and protective strategies against protozoan and metazoan parasites of fish, this book reviews the research on important parasites: those that cause financial hardships to the aquaculture industry, and have been introduced to new geographical regions through transportation of infected fish. Editor(s): Woo, Patrick T. K.; Buchmann, Kurt. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSGH; TVT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 177 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1040. Pathobiology and Protection. 400 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Woo, Patrick T. K.; Buchmann, Kurt. Focusing on pathobiology and protective strategies against protozoan and metazoan parasites of fish, this book reviews the research on important parasites: those that cause financial hardships to the aquaculture industry, and have been introduced to new geographical regions through transportation of infected fish. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSGH; TVT. Dimension: 250 x 177 x 29. Weight: 1048.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938062
- ISBN
- 9781845938062
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 142.68
€ 142.68
Hardback. Discusses pig genetics and its integration with livestock management and production technology to improve performance. This work also includes information on genetic aspects of domestication, colour variation, genomics and pig breeds, with contributions from international experts active in the field. Editor(s): Rothschild, Max F.; Ruvinsky, Anatoly. Num Pages: 520 pages, 63 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 184 x 245 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1288. 520 pages, 63 illustrations. Editor(s): Rothschild, Max F.; Ruvinsky, Anatoly. Discusses pig genetics and its integration with livestock management and production technology to improve performance. This work also includes information on genetic aspects of domestication, colour variation, genomics and pig breeds, with contributions from international experts active in the field. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVD. Dimension: 184 x 245 x 36. Weight: 1288.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937560
- ISBN
- 9781845937560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.38€ 167.93
€ 168.38
€ 167.93
paperback. Examining the mechanism and action of natural selection in evolution, the author offers his own synthesis of modern evolutionary theory, including discussions of the gene as the unit of selection, clade selection and macroevolution, diversity within and among populations, and other central issues. Series: Oxford Series in Ecology & Evolution. Num Pages: 224 pages, halftones, line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAK; RNC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195069334
- ISBN
- 9780195069334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 132.18
€ 132.18