Zoology & animal sciences
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Zoology & animal sciences
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
€ 74.72€ 58.11
€ 74.72
€ 58.11
Paperback. Scientific discoveries about the animal kingdom fuel ideological battles on many fronts, especially battles about sex and gender. This book exposes the anthropomorphism and gender politics that have colored our understanding of the natural world and shows how feminism can help move us away from our ideological biases. Num Pages: 250 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFK; JHM; JMU; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520240759
- ISBN
- 9780520240759
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.23
€ 32.99
€ 24.23
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
€ 41.99€ 32.65
€ 41.99
€ 32.65
Hardcover. At once feared and revered, sharks have captivated people since our earliest human encounters. Along with photographs, this book tells the compelling story of the natural history of sharks. It also presents photographs that capture the relationship between people and sharks around the globe. Num Pages: 256 pages, 188 colour plates. BIC Classification: PSVW1; WNCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 327 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1898.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226047898
- ISBN
- 9780226047898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 42.59
€ 49.99
€ 42.59
Paperback. This illustrated guide covers the 91 species of sharks, skates and rays found in waters along the coasts of North Carolina and South Carolina. It should be an essential reference for shark enthusiasts, coastal residents, tourists, aquarium visitors and anyone interested in these fascinating fish. Num Pages: 184 pages, 16 colour and 96 b&w illustrations, glossary. BIC Classification: 1KBBFN; 1KBBFS; PSVW1; WNCS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807854662
- ISBN
- 9780807854662
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.70
€ 29.99
€ 24.70
Paperback. Whether your fascination with sharks stems from fear or curiosity, your knowledge of these animals will improve immensely when you consult this book. Series: The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist. Num Pages: 288 pages, 116, 34 colour illustrations, 72 black & white halftones, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW1; WNCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 176 x 17. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413099
- ISBN
- 9781421413099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.15
€ 30.99
€ 27.15
Hardback. Shorebirds are model organisms for illustrating the principles of ecology and excellent subjects for research. This title explores the ecology, conservation, and management of these birds. It contains chapters which examine phylogenetic relationships between shorebirds and other birds, and cover shorebird morphology, anatomy, and physiology. Num Pages: 344 pages, 13 b/w photographs, 26 line illustrations, 18 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 183 x 23. Weight in Grams: 880. 344 pages, Illustrations. Shorebirds are model organisms for illustrating the principles of ecology and excellent subjects for research. This title explores the ecology, conservation, and management of these birds. It contains chapters which examine phylogenetic relationships between shorebirds and other birds, and cover shorebird morphology, anatomy, and physiology. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RNKH. Dimension: 256 x 183 x 23. Weight: 892.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520266407
- ISBN
- 9780520266407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.62€ 63.14
€ 81.62
€ 63.14
Hardcover. Editor(s): Delaney, Carmel A. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- GAZELLE BOOK SERVICES
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629483917
- ISBN
- 9781629483917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.92€ 110.10
€ 163.92
€ 110.10
Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; PSVW1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 249 x 190 x 23. Weight in Grams: 8505.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oregon State University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780977933259
- ISBN
- 9780977933259
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 29.51
€ 31.99
€ 29.51
Paperback. Preceded by Self-assessment colour review of small animal orthopaedics / [edited by] Daniel D. Lewis, Robert B. Parker, Mark S. Bloomberg. 1997. Editor(s): Lewis, Daniel; Langley-Hobbs, Sorrel J. Series: Veterinary Self-Assessment Color Review Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, 600 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: MZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 212 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Apple Academic Press Inc. United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781482224924
- ISBN
- 9781482224924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.16
€ 52.16
hardcover. Editor(s): Mullin, Stephen J.; Seigel, Richard A. Num Pages: 384 pages, 45. BIC Classification: PSVW5. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801445651
- ISBN
- 9780801445651
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.75
€ 101.75
Paperback. Num Pages: 120 pages, 330 photographs. BIC Classification: PSVW5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 149 x 8. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House South Africa
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781775840237
- ISBN
- 9781775840237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 10.94
€ 14.99
€ 10.94
Hardback. The first treatise to be published in thirty years on the 58 snakes found in eastern North America, Snakes of Eastern North America provides a current summary of the taxonomy, ecology, and behavior of each species. Num Pages: 282 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW5; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 225 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- George Mason University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780913969243
- ISBN
- 9780913969243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.58
€ 208.58
Paperback. Explores the role of evolution in human responses to the environment, beginning with why we have emotions and ending with evolutionary approaches to aesthetics. The author reveals how our emotional lives today are shaped by decisions our ancestors made centuries ago on African savannas as they selected places to live. Num Pages: 232 pages, 49 halftones. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226271828
- ISBN
- 9780226271828
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.57
€ 21.99
€ 18.57
Hardcover. Editor(s): Ketterson, Ellen; Atwell, Jonathan. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226330778
- ISBN
- 9780226330778
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.99
€ 82.99
Hardback. Editor(s): Watson, Paulina. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: PSV. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631173271
- ISBN
- 9781631173271
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.11€ 150.02
€ 225.11
€ 150.02
Hardcover. 432 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Keeling, L.; Gonyou, H. An understanding of social behaviour is increasingly necessary in farm animal husbandry as more animals are housed in groups rather than in individual stalls or pens. There may be economic or welfare reasons for such housing. This book specifically addresses this subject. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PSVP; TVH. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 31. Weight: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993973
- ISBN
- 9780851993973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.40
€ 136.40
Hardback. At once instructive and compelling, this theme-spanning book reveals the complex nature of maturity in scores of social species and shows that animal behavior often displays the same diversity we find in ourselves. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 169 x 25. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801890505
- ISBN
- 9780801890505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.08
€ 49.08
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 48 line illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 179 x 253 x 19. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691150710
- ISBN
- 9780691150710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.48€ 45.40
€ 57.48
€ 45.40
Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 48 line illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 185 x 261 x 25. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691150703
- ISBN
- 9780691150703
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.56€ 74.12
€ 96.56
€ 74.12
Hardback. Editor(s): Ebensperger, Luis A.; Hayes, Loren D. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 176 x 22. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118846490
- ISBN
- 9781118846490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.15
€ 138.15
Paperback. When this work was first published it created a discipline and started a tumultuous round in the age-old nature versus nurture debate. In the introduction Edward Wilson shows how research in human genetics and neuroscience has strengthened the case for biological understanding of human nature. Num Pages: 720 pages, 31 halftones, 209 line illustrations, 43 tables. BIC Classification: JH; JMAL; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 249 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1612.
- Publisher
- Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 720
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674002357
- ISBN
- 9780674002357
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.87€ 55.91
€ 60.87
€ 55.91
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Pelagic Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784270889
- ISBN
- 9781784270889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.74
€ 30.74
Hardback. Series: Cornell Series in Arthropod Biology. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780801437212
- ISBN
- 9780801437212
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.80
€ 96.80