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Zoology & animal sciences
Hardcover. * A comprehensive single source of information on this important species of fish. * Written by the world's leading expert on this group. * Covers natural history, evolution, systematics, ecology, conservation, and captive breeding techniques. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: PSPM; PSVS; PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470654996
- ISBN
- 9780470654996
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.97
€ 178.97
Hardcover. This book features scientists from a broad spectrum of disciplines discussing recent data on aggression in laboratory animals with particular reference to possible implications for understanding human aggression. Chapters focus on the major current experimental issues in the study of aggression in humans and animals. Series: Novartis Foundation Symposia. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470010686
- ISBN
- 9780470010686
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.24
€ 197.24
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
€ 91.86€ 70.74
€ 91.86
€ 70.74
Hardcover. Describes the geographic distributions and comments on the species-level taxonomy of the living birds of the world. It provides accounts of 9672 species arranged according to the classification developed by Sibley, Monroe and Ahlquist. Num Pages: 1136 pages, 24 maps, place-names gazetteer, class AVES, world numbers, references, index. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 67. Weight in Grams: 2940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 1136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300049695
- ISBN
- 9780300049695
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.72€ 144.32
€ 183.72
€ 144.32
Hardcover. Presents an extended photo essay comprising images from Mexico and India that span some forty years. Series: Southwestern & Mexican Photography Series, the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University. Num Pages: 168 pages, 116 plates. BIC Classification: AJC; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 307 x 312 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292756113
- ISBN
- 9780292756113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.51
€ 69.51
Hardback. Editor(s): Smith, Julie A.; Mitchell, Robert W. Series: Critical Perspectives on Animals: Theory, Culture, Science and Law. Num Pages: 400 pages, 29 B&W Illus. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231161503
- ISBN
- 9780231161503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.82€ 87.64
€ 114.82
€ 87.64
Hardback. Num Pages: 346 pages, 99 illus. BIC Classification: PSVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 762. 346 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 39 black & white line drawings. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSVH. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231160605
- ISBN
- 9780231160605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.45€ 74.12
€ 96.45
€ 74.12
Paperback. Linking the evidence of the past with that of the present, this illustrated guide examines the evolution of the mammalian fauna of Africa over the course of more than 30 million years of primate presence. It also covers such topics as the physical evolution of the African continent and the biological evolution of its mammalian fauna. Num Pages: 304 pages, 54 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; PSAJ; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 578. An Illustrated Guide to the Evolution of the African Large Mammal Fauna. 304 pages, 54 black & white illustrations. Linking the evidence of the past with that of the present, this illustrated guide examines the evolution of the mammalian fauna of Africa over the course of more than 30 million years of primate presence. It also covers such topics as the physical evolution of the African continent and the biological evolution of its mammalian fauna. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1H; PSAJ; PSVW7. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 16. Weight: 578.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231119450
- ISBN
- 9780231119450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.44
€ 38.99
€ 28.44
Paperback. Provides an analysis of the research techniques in animal ecology, identifying their limitations and misuses, as well as possible solutions to avoid such pitfalls. This book presents various perspectives on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. It presents an account of the theoretical and methodological controversies in the field. Editor(s): Boitani, Luigi; Fuller, Todd K. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 464 pages, 56 illus. BIC Classification: PDN; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231113410
- ISBN
- 9780231113410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.67€ 41.17
€ 51.67
€ 41.17
Hardback. Places the converging disciplines of wildlife management and captive management in the context of the developing field of population and habitat viability analysis. The contributors explore the science of the demographic management of small populations, both in zoos and in the wild. Editor(s): Ballou, Jonathan D.; Gilpin, Michael; Foose, Thomas J. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 375 pages, 20 tables,72 figs. BIC Classification: PSVS; RNF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 234. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231101769
- ISBN
- 9780231101769
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.53€ 108.76
€ 143.53
€ 108.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 292 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 202 x 132 x 17. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1967
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231085823
- ISBN
- 9780231085823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.50
€ 38.99
€ 28.50
Hardback. Comprising research papers in evolutionary and systematic biology, this text encompasses chapters concerning the recovery of information from living biota, and takes into account the limitations of sampling and the steady rate of contemporary extinction of taxa. Editor(s): Novacek, Michael J.; Wheeler, Quentin. Num Pages: 253 pages, 14 tables, 94 figures. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST; PSV; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 203. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231074384
- ISBN
- 9780231074384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.45€ 73.06
€ 96.45
€ 73.06
Hardback. Studies the benefits and costs of group living as illustrated by colonies of the gull-like seabird on salt marshes and sandy beaches of the east coast of North America. Examines such behavior as predator detection and defense, and competition for mates, nesting sites, and food. The observation of 30 Num Pages: 355 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- Number of pages
- 355
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231071062
- ISBN
- 9780231071062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.08€ 83.23
€ 109.08
€ 83.23
Paperback. A basic practical manual for the process of describing new species, this desperately needed desk reference and guide to nomenclatural procedure and taxonomic writing serves as a Strunk & White of species description, covering both botanical and zoological codes of nomenclature. Num Pages: 512 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, 38 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDC; PSAB; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231068253
- ISBN
- 9780231068253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.33
€ 79.33
Paperback. Essays discuss migration, courtship, the care of young, camouflage, hunting techniques, and symbiotic relationships. Num Pages: 245 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 215 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231061599
- ISBN
- 9780231061599
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.73
€ 45.99
€ 32.73
Hardcover. A perfect fish in the evolutionary sense, the broadbill swordfish derives its name from its distinctive bill - much longer and wider than the bill of any other billfish - which is flattened into the sword we all recognize. This book provides a complete history of the fish from its prehistoric fossils to its present-day endangerment. Num Pages: 272 pages, 51 halftones, 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226922904
- ISBN
- 9780226922904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.13
€ 25.99
€ 21.13
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226922058
- ISBN
- 9780226922058
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.31€ 104.53
€ 126.31
€ 104.53
Paperback. Integrates the state of knowledge about the social behavior of rodents, providing ecological and evolutionary contexts for understanding their societies and highlighting conservation and management strategies to preserve them. This title begins with a summary of the evolution, phylogeny, and biogeography of social and nonsocial rodents. Num Pages: 744 pages, 69 halftones, 95 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 198 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1446.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 744
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226905372
- ISBN
- 9780226905372
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.15€ 53.84
€ 63.15
€ 53.84
Paperback. Num Pages: 800 pages, 243 figures, 5 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 174 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226870137
- ISBN
- 9780226870137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.19€ 60.29
€ 71.19
€ 60.29
Paperback. Ecological morphology examines the relation between an animal's anatomy and physiology - its form and function - and how the animal has evolved in, and can inhabit, a particular environment. This book provides a synthesis of major concepts in this field. Editor(s): Wainwright, Peter C.; Reilly, Stephen M. Num Pages: 400 pages, 54 line drawings, 5 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVD; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226869957
- ISBN
- 9780226869957
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 42.79
€ 54.99
€ 42.79