Zoology & animal sciences
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Zoology & animal sciences
Hardback. Accessibly written and featuring full-color photographs and illustrations throughout, The Rise of Horses is the complete chronicle of the evolution of the equids. Translator(s): Brown, Kirsten M. Num Pages: 224 pages, 170, 19 black & white illustrations, 27 colour illustrations, 41 black & white line drawi. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW7. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 262 x 212 x 20. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801893735
- ISBN
- 9780801893735
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.57€ 63.23
€ 69.57
€ 63.23
Hardback. A road map that reveals the Keystone State's most sensitive species and what can be done to manage and conserve these important natural resources, Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania is a valuable tool for wildlife managers, conservationists, and naturalists. Editor(s): Steele, Michael A.; Brittingham, Margaret C.; Maret, Timothy J.; Merritt, Joseph F. Num Pages: 528 pages, 301, 135 black & white illustrations, 135 maps, 31 graphs. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; PSVW; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801895449
- ISBN
- 9780801895449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.81€ 52.08
€ 56.81
€ 52.08
Hardback. His book is a must-read for paleontologists, mammalogists, and anthropologists. Num Pages: 320 pages, 105, 6 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white halfto. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVD; PSVW7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 284 x 224 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801896682
- ISBN
- 9780801896682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.19€ 92.01
€ 103.19
€ 92.01
Hardback. A unique glance into the early world of science exploration, Kingdom of Ants is a delight to read and filled with intriguing information. Num Pages: 120 pages, 12, 5 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLS; 3JF; PDX; PSVT7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 150 x 222 x 16. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801897856
- ISBN
- 9780801897856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.37
€ 37.37
Hardcover. Lists various articles, theses, bulletins, and research on freshwater fish in the United States and Canada. This book summarizes the data on age, growth, length weight, fecundity, reproductive behavior feeding habits, and necessary environment for each freshwater species. It presents a comparison of species in a manner useful for fishery managers. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPF; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 804.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813806709
- ISBN
- 9780813806709
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.32
€ 149.32
Paperback. Presents methods and techniques for conducting an animal disease surveillance program, and developing an animal health monitoring system. The text is a 'recipe book' for these techniques as it explains modern techniques, while emphasizing the fundamentals and principles of using these techniques. Editor(s): Salman, Mo. Num Pages: 222 pages, 25. BIC Classification: GPH; MZK; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813810317
- ISBN
- 9780813810317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 106.08
€ 106.08
Hardcover. The study of proteomics provides researchers with a better understanding of disease and physiological processes in animals. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBC; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1014.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813817910
- ISBN
- 9780813817910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.52
€ 249.52
Hardcover. This text presents a theory for utilizing diploid and functionally diploid species in applying Mendelian genetics to improve genetic material in plant breeding programmes. It should be useful reading to students of quantitative genetics and professionals in plant or animal breeding. Num Pages: 421 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTL; PSVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 186 x 29. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 421
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813820118
- ISBN
- 9780813820118
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.32
€ 221.32
Hardcover. A general sourcebook for identification and treatment of most behaviour problems encountered in livestock and pets. Hundreds of described behaviours are arranged alphabetically, cross-referenced, and cited to sources for additional information. Num Pages: 307 pages, references, further reading. BIC Classification: GBC; MZ; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 591.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813821146
- ISBN
- 9780813821146
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.25
€ 95.25
Paperback. This dictionary is a comprehensive list of terms relating to animal behaviour. Straightforward, unambiguous definitions are given for terms that often are used imprecisely. Colloquial expressions are included with reference to more rigorous technical terms. Num Pages: 200 pages, 0. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVP; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813824642
- ISBN
- 9780813824642
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 89.11
€ 89.11
Hardcover. Free-living birds encounter multiple health hazards brought on by viruses, bacteria, and fungi, some which in turn can significantly impact other animal populations and human health. Newly emerging diseases and new zoonotic forms of older diseases have brought increased global attention to the health of wild bird populations. Editor(s): Thomas, Nancy J.; Hunter, D. Bruce; Atkinson, Carter T. Num Pages: 496 pages, 120 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZM; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 182 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1298.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813828121
- ISBN
- 9780813828121
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.49
€ 139.49
Hardcover. The latest advances in knowledge of growth biology are now available in a single, seminal volume. Editor(s): Scanes, Colin G. Num Pages: 408 pages, 149. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 180 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1328.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813829067
- ISBN
- 9780813829067
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.91
€ 151.91
Hardcover. Michael Akers provides the basics for understanding mammary development and lactation and conveys the critical regulatory events in lactation. This text willl prove to be an invaluable overview of mamorary development and lactation for undergraduates and graduates studying lactation, new researchers, and as a review for established scientists. Num Pages: 278 pages, 729 illustrations, references, glossary. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 188 x 22. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813829920
- ISBN
- 9780813829920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.55
€ 128.55
Hardcover. This volume covers fresh water fish such as Ichtyopercids and Percids, including white and yellow perch. It summarizes the available data on age; growth; length-weight; fecundity; reproductive behaviour; feeding habits; and the necessary environment for each freshwater species. Num Pages: 397 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 727.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 397
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813829999
- ISBN
- 9780813829999
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.31
€ 149.31
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 44 halftones, 16 colour photographs, 1 figure, 23 graphs, 32 tables, 32 maps. BIC Classification: PSVW7; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 194 x 249 x 13. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816629596
- ISBN
- 9780816629596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.95
€ 31.99
€ 28.95
Hardcover. This comprehensive volume contains some sixty papers and reviews presented at the First International Symposium on Abalone Biology, Fisheries and Culture held in La Paz, Mexico. Introductory reviews in the book focus on the evolutionary origin, radiation and modern relationships of the genus Haliotis. Editor(s): Shepherd, S.A.; etc.; Tegner, M.J. (Scripps Institute of Oceanography, La Jolla, California, USA); del Proo, S.A.Guzman (Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico.). Num Pages: 624 pages, 153 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPM; PSVT3; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 188 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1364.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852381816
- ISBN
- 9780852381816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.02
€ 239.02
Hardcover. Bivalve Molluscs is an extremely comprehensive book covering all major aspects of this important class of invertebrates. As well as being an important class biologically and ecologically, many of the bivalves are fished and cultured commercially (e.g. mussels, oysters, scallops and clams) in a multi--billion dollar worldwide industry. Num Pages: 456 pages, 122 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT3; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 187 x 32. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382349
- ISBN
- 9780852382349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.91
€ 259.91
Hardcover. * Assessment of fish community structure and dynamics. * Factors constraining stock recruitment. * Fish habitat requirements. * Instream flow needs. * Impact of water resource schemes. * Rehabilitation of river fisheries. * Enhancement of fish stocks. Editor(s): Cowx, Ian. Num Pages: 456 pages, 60 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVS; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 32. Weight in Grams: 966.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382509
- ISBN
- 9780852382509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.33
€ 278.33
Hardcover. As the worlda s population and the demand for seafood increase, the production of seafood from aquaculture has also seen massive increase and is set to continue. With wild stocks of many molluscan species depleted, aquaculture is firmly recognised as the means now, and for the future, of bridging the gap between the supply and demand of seafood. Num Pages: 296 pages, 125. BIC Classification: KNAF; PSVT; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382912
- ISBN
- 9780852382912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.16
€ 202.16
Paperback. This text provides an overview of current advances in theoretical ecology and closely related areas in evolution and natural resources management, and aims to familiarize ecologists with the mathematical and statistical approaches used in the different areas. Editor(s): McGlade, J. Num Pages: 368 pages, 56. BIC Classification: PBW; PSAF; PSTS; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865427341
- ISBN
- 9780865427341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 155.47
€ 155.47
Paperback. This text's main aim is to broadly summarize and synthesize current knowledge of the determinants of species diversity and provide an overview and synthesis of the major scientific questions in species coexistence. Num Pages: 464 pages, 110. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; PSTS; PSVS; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 26. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865427440
- ISBN
- 9780865427440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 164.22
€ 164.22
Hardcover. The third in a trilogy of global overviews of conservation of diverse and ecologically important insect groups. The first two were Beetles in Conservation (2010) and Hymenoptera and Conservation (2012). Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 174 x 249 x 19. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118409213
- ISBN
- 9781118409213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.59
€ 75.59
Paperback. Antelopes constitute a fundamental part of ecosystems throughout Africa and Asia where they act as habitat architects, dispersers of seeds, and prey for large carnivores. The fascication they hold in the human mind is evident from prehistoric rock paintings and ancient Egyptian art to today's wildlife documentaries and popularity in zoos. Editor(s): Bro-Jorgensen, Jakob; Mallon, David P. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 22. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118409633
- ISBN
- 9781118409633
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.13
€ 73.13
Hardcover. The simplicity and lack of redundancy in their regulatory genes have made ascidians one of the most useful species in studying developmental genomics. In Developmental Genomics of Ascidians, Dr. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 176 x 16. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118656181
- ISBN
- 9781118656181
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.55
€ 150.55