Zoology & animal sciences
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Zoology & animal sciences
Paperback. Students and research entomologists can mine each chapter for new ideas, new perspectives, and new directions for future study. Num Pages: 248 pages, 163, 76 black & white illustrations, 71 black & white line drawings, 16 black & white hal. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781421421148
- ISBN
- 9781421421148
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.03€ 78.07
€ 88.03
€ 78.07
Hardback. Explores the strikingly similar ways in which information is encoded in nonverbal man-made signals and animal-evolved signals. This book also considers some coding principles for reducing certain unwanted redundancies and explains how desirable redundancies enhance communication reliability. Num Pages: 272 pages, 25 line illustrations, 14 tables. BIC Classification: GTE; PSVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674027954
- ISBN
- 9780674027954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.63€ 53.20
€ 58.63
€ 53.20
Paperback. Examines how the environment shapes the way an animal processes information and makes decisions, and how constraints imposed on nervous systems affect an animal's activities. To help answer these questions, this text integrates evolutionary ecology and cognitive science. Num Pages: 428 pages, 97 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAJ; PSVP; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 233 x 29. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226169330
- ISBN
- 9780226169330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.62€ 43.95
€ 51.62
€ 43.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 60 pages, b/w illus & tables. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 60
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616682934
- ISBN
- 9781616682934
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.33€ 49.84
€ 71.33
€ 49.84
Hardback. Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. Suitable for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere, this introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. Illustrator(s): Buchanan, Steve. Num Pages: 288 pages, 88 color illustrations, 25 b/w photographs, 27 line illustrations, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 261 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1174. 288 pages, illustrations. Illustrator(s): Buchanan, Steve. Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. Suitable for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere, this introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSVT7. Dimension: 187 x 261 x 26. Weight: 1166.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520274884
- ISBN
- 9780520274884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.70€ 62.16
€ 81.70
€ 62.16
Paperback. Succinct, highly readable and thought provoking, this important new text is designed to raise awareness of the potential economic impact of companion animals in the UK. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFZ; MZC; MZDH; PSV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 201 x 12. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786391728
- ISBN
- 9781786391728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.49
€ 39.49
Paperback. Presenting the major principles of nutrition of both domestic and wild animals, this book takes a comparative approach, recognising that there are considerable differences in nutrient digestion, metabolism and requirements among various mammalian and avian species. Num Pages: 352 pages, 218 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZL; PSV; TVH. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 241 x 189 x 23. Weight in Grams: 978. 352 pages, 218 illustrations. Presenting the major principles of nutrition of both domestic and wild animals, this book takes a comparative approach, recognising that there are considerable differences in nutrient digestion, metabolism and requirements among various mammalian and avian species. Cateogry: (UF) Further/Higher Education. BIC Classification: MZL; PSV; TVH. Dimension: 241 x 189 x 23. Weight: 958.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936310
- ISBN
- 9781845936310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.74
€ 55.74
Hardcover. Editor(s): Prosser, C. Ladd. Series: Comparative animal physiology. Num Pages: 786 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 258 x 180 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1357.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 786
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471560715
- ISBN
- 9780471560715
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 374.72
€ 374.72
Paperback. Here is a uniquely modern approach to the study of physiological diversity that builds on the tradition established by C. Ladd Prosser's Comparative Animal Physiology. Responding to the need for a rigorously up-to-date, comprehensive survey of function and integrative systems in a variety of species, which is also easily accessible to the user, Dr. Num Pages: 592 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVD; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 190 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1086.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471857679
- ISBN
- 9780471857679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 439.33
€ 439.33
Hardback. Num Pages: 640 pages, 11 halftones. 250 line illus. 40 tables. BIC Classification: MFGV; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 255 x 209 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1704.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691155661
- ISBN
- 9780691155661
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.87€ 79.62
€ 105.87
€ 79.62
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107648319
- ISBN
- 9781107648319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.26
€ 57.26
Paperback. A photographic atlas of common North American animal bones designed for use as a laboratory and field guide by the forensic scientist or archaeologist. Num Pages: 460 pages, Approx. 592 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; MMQ; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 202 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 460
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Spi
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123884374
- ISBN
- 9780123884374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.76
€ 76.76
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849057431
- ISBN
- 9781849057431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 35.90
€ 35.99
€ 35.90
paperback. A comparative view of the major features of animal social life and the evolution of cooperative group living. Editor(s): Rubenstein, Dustin R.; Abbot, Patrick. Num Pages: 484 pages, 34 b/w illus. 13 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 174. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107647923
- ISBN
- 9781107647923
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.68€ 59.92
€ 60.68
€ 59.92
Hardcover. Provides an exciting new synthesis and integrative understanding of brain evolution based on new insights in the exploding field of evolutionary developmental biology. * Discusses recent homology concepts (i.e. , sameness of characteristics across animal groups). Num Pages: 744 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 284 x 220 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1948.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 744
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471210054
- ISBN
- 9780471210054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.75
€ 228.75
Hardcover. A comprehensive, in-depth study of North American waterfowl. This study is covered in three lavishly illustrated volumes. Volume II covers ducks of the deeper waters, often salty, who have marvelously adapted themselves to feeding below the surface, sometimes at incredible depths. Num Pages: 280 pages, 107 color plates/680 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 225 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1348.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Pub Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887400261
- ISBN
- 9780887400261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 38.38
€ 47.99
€ 38.38
Hardcover. Num Pages: 200 pages, 53 color plates/216 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AFC; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 224 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1118.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Schiffer Pub Ltd
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887400278
- ISBN
- 9780887400278
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.29
€ 36.99
€ 30.29
Hardcover. A comprehensive, in-depth study of North American waterfowl. This study is covered in three lavishly illustrated volumes. Volume I covers our most-colorful group of waterfowl: ducks of the ponds, lakes, and rivers. Num Pages: 240 pages, 94 color plates/481 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 226 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1252.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Schiffer Pub Ltd
- Edition
- 1ST
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887400254
- ISBN
- 9780887400254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 35.08
€ 41.99
€ 35.08
Paperback. This colourful textbook introduces students to conservation biology, the science of preserving biodiversity. Num Pages: 355 pages, 119 b/w illus. 46 maps 15 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT7; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 22. Weight in Grams: 760. 357 pages, 119 b/w illus. 46 maps 15 tables. This colourful textbook introduces students to conservation biology, the science of preserving biodiversity. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT7; RNKH. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 22. Weight: 960.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 357
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521644822
- ISBN
- 9780521644822
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.72
€ 69.72
Hardback. Hawaii's forest bird community is the most insular and most endangered in the world and serves as a case study for threatened species globally. Ten have disappeared, nine are critically endangered, and even common species are in decline. This book describes the research and conservation efforts to save Hawaii's forest birds. Editor(s): Pratt, Thane K.; Atkinson, Carter T.; Banko, Mr. Paul C.; Jacobi, James D.; Woodworth, Ms. Bethany L. Num Pages: 640 pages, 97 black-&-white illustrations + 32 colour images. BIC Classification: 1MKPH; PSVW6; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300141085
- ISBN
- 9780300141085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.76€ 69.64
€ 91.76
€ 69.64
paperback. A global assessment of the current state of freshwater fish biodiversity and the opportunities and challenges to conservation. Editor(s): Closs, Gerard P.; Krkosek, Martin; Olden, Julian D. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 656 pages, 75 b/w illus. 16 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW1; RNKH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152. Weight in Grams: 1002.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 656
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107616097
- ISBN
- 9781107616097
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.51€ 58.82
€ 59.51
€ 58.82
Hardback. Conservation of Tropical Birds has been written by four conservation biologists whose expertise spans all the tropical regions of the world. It is the first book to cover all the major issues in tropical bird conservation. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 177 x 23. Weight in Grams: 874.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444334821
- ISBN
- 9781444334821
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.72
€ 116.72
Paperback. Using numerous biological examples to lay the groundwork for a unifying theory applicable to predator-prey, parasitoid-host, and other consumer-resource interactions, this book focuses on how the properties of real organisms affect population dynamics. It synthesizes and extends the authors' own models involving insect parasitoids and their hosts. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 464 pages, 17 tables. 98 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 28. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691006574
- ISBN
- 9780691006574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.31€ 65.30
€ 86.31
€ 65.30
Paperback. Editor(s): Hagman, Mattias. Num Pages: 72 pages, colour photos & tables. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 141 x 6. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612092409
- ISBN
- 9781612092409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.98€ 43.07
€ 60.98
€ 43.07