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Organismal Agency

Biological Concepts and Their Philosophical Foundations

Edited by Jana Švorcová ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book explores the notion of organismal agency from the perspective of both philosophy and biology. The two sections of the book delve into parallel themes, including distinctions between organic and inorganic nature, self-organization, autonomy, self-presentation, memory, umwelt, and environmental influence. The philosophical part focuses on the influential thinkers who shaped our perception ... Read more

$167.99 CAD

This book explores the notion of organismal agency from the perspective of both philosophy and biology. The two sections of the book delve into parallel themes, including distinctions between organic and inorganic nature, self-organization, autonomy, self-presentation, memory, umwelt, and environmental influence. The philosophical part focuses on the influential thinkers who shaped our perception
... Read more
Concise Handbook of Epidemiology (Second Edition)

by Jalal Eddeen Abubakar Saleh ...

Concise Handbook of Epidemiology is an essential resource introducing readers to core principles, models, and research methods of modern epidemiology. This comprehensive guide covers foundational concepts like health and disease, disease occurrence, epidemiological models, and study designs. It also talks about disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, statistical methods, and advanced ... Read more

$55.29 CAD

Concise Handbook of Epidemiology is an essential resource introducing readers to core principles, models, and research methods of modern epidemiology. This comprehensive guide covers foundational concepts like health and disease, disease occurrence, epidemiological models, and study designs. It also talks about disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, statistical methods, and advanced
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Changing Climate, Changing Worlds

Local Knowledge and the Challenges of Social and Ecological Change

Edited by Meredith Welch-Devine, Anne Sourdril, Brian J. Burke ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book explores how individuals and communities perceive and understand climate change using their observations of change in the world around them. Because processes of climatic change operate at spatial and temporal scales that differ from those of everyday practice, the phenomenon can be difficult to understand. However, flora and fauna, which are important natural and cultural resources for ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

This book explores how individuals and communities perceive and understand climate change using their observations of change in the world around them. Because processes of climatic change operate at spatial and temporal scales that differ from those of everyday practice, the phenomenon can be difficult to understand. However, flora and fauna, which are important natural and cultural resources for
... Read more
Reincarnation: Re-entering the Time Space Continuum

by FM NOTE LIGHT ...

Series Book 5 - FM/NOTE/LIGHT: The Chapter Series
Looking to change your fashion? Perhaps your lifestyle? A complete overhaul of your engine perhaps? Walk this way. ... Read more

$1.40 CAD

Looking to change your fashion? Perhaps your lifestyle? A complete overhaul of your engine perhaps? Walk this way.
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Extending the Evolutionary Synthesis

Darwin’s Legacy Redesigned

by Axel Lange ...

The theory of evolution is itself evolving with new findings and changes in the fundamental underlying concepts. It is true that today's synthetic theory, which goes back to Darwin, is persistently successful. However, it offers no convincing explanation to many questions, some examples of which are as follows: What forms of inheritance exist besides genetics; how complex variations, especially ... Read more

$157.99 CAD

The theory of evolution is itself evolving with new findings and changes in the fundamental underlying concepts. It is true that today's synthetic theory, which goes back to Darwin, is persistently successful. However, it offers no convincing explanation to many questions, some examples of which are as follows: What forms of inheritance exist besides genetics; how complex variations, especially
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Systematics, Evolution, and Ecology of Melastomataceae

Edited by Renato Goldenberg, Fabián A. Michelangeli, Frank Almeda ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book presents a synthesis of critical new information for the Melastomataceae, one of the ten richest families among flowering plants with over 5,800 species that has its diversity highly concentrated in tropical or subtropical areas. It describes the family’s global diversity and distribution and summarizes recent advances in systematics, evolution, biogeography, reproductive biology and ... Read more

$281.99 CAD

This book presents a synthesis of critical new information for the Melastomataceae, one of the ten richest families among flowering plants with over 5,800 species that has its diversity highly concentrated in tropical or subtropical areas. It describes the family’s global diversity and distribution and summarizes recent advances in systematics, evolution, biogeography, reproductive biology and
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Healing Springs of Russia

by Svetlana Malkhazova, Dmitry Orlov, Natalia Shartova, Sergey Starikov, Tatiana Puzanova ...

Series series History (R0)
This book provides the first diverse and multifaceted textual and cartographic overview of natural curative resources of mineral waters and peloids in Russia.In a readily understandable way the book informs about the genesis, history of exploration and geographical features of water springs, their properties and use as healing springs, as well as specifics and prospect of their contemporary use. ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

This book provides the first diverse and multifaceted textual and cartographic overview of natural curative resources of mineral waters and peloids in Russia.In a readily understandable way the book informs about the genesis, history of exploration and geographical features of water springs, their properties and use as healing springs, as well as specifics and prospect of their contemporary use.
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Experimental Manipulation of Gene Expression

Edited by Masayori Inouye ...

Experimental Manipulation of Gene Expression discusses a wide range of host systems in which to clone and express a gene of interest. The aims are for readers to quickly learn the versatility of the systems and obtain an overview of the technology involved in the manipulation of gene expression. Furthermore, it is hoped that the reader will learn enough from the various approaches to be able to ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

Experimental Manipulation of Gene Expression discusses a wide range of host systems in which to clone and express a gene of interest. The aims are for readers to quickly learn the versatility of the systems and obtain an overview of the technology involved in the manipulation of gene expression. Furthermore, it is hoped that the reader will learn enough from the various approaches to be able to
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Guttural Pouches In Horses: Evolution, Function And Mycosis

by Dirk Bontes ...

There are unique organs in the head of the horse: guttural pouches. In this short article the mysteries of their evolution, function and the reason of their mycosis are explained for the first time. The two main chapters are the Introduction and the Discussion. In the Introduction the pertinent facts are presented by means of many quotes. The Discussion has the explanations. ... Read more

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There are unique organs in the head of the horse: guttural pouches. In this short article the mysteries of their evolution, function and the reason of their mycosis are explained for the first time. The two main chapters are the Introduction and the Discussion. In the Introduction the pertinent facts are presented by means of many quotes. The Discussion has the explanations.
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The Behavior, Ecology and Evolution of Cichlid Fishes

Edited by Maria E. Abate, David L.G. Noakes ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This volume constitutes the most recent and most comprehensive consideration of the largest family of bony fishes, the Cichlidae. This book offers an integrated perspective of cichlid fishes ranging from conservation of threatened species to management of cichlids as invasive species themselves. Long-standing models of taxonomy and systematics are subjected to the most recent applications and ... Read more

$319.99 CAD

This volume constitutes the most recent and most comprehensive consideration of the largest family of bony fishes, the Cichlidae. This book offers an integrated perspective of cichlid fishes ranging from conservation of threatened species to management of cichlids as invasive species themselves. Long-standing models of taxonomy and systematics are subjected to the most recent applications and
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Conceptual Change in Biology

Scientific and Philosophical Perspectives on Evolution and Development

Edited by Alan C. Love ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This volume explores questions about conceptual change from both scientific and philosophical viewpoints by analyzing the recent history of evolutionary developmental biology. It features revised papers that originated from the workshop "Conceptual Change in Biological Science: Evolutionary Developmental Biology, 1981-2011" held at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin in ... Read more

$154.99 CAD

This volume explores questions about conceptual change from both scientific and philosophical viewpoints by analyzing the recent history of evolutionary developmental biology. It features revised papers that originated from the workshop "Conceptual Change in Biological Science: Evolutionary Developmental Biology, 1981-2011" held at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin in
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Aquatic Oligochaetes

Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Aquatic Oligochaetes held in Presque Isle, Maine, USA, 18–22 August 1997

Edited by Brenda M. Healy, Trefor B. Reynoldson, Kathryn A. Coates ...

Series Book 139 - Developments in Hydrobiology
The book contains papers on the biology of aquatic oligochaetes and some related groups. They cover a wide range of topics including phylogeny, taxonomy, geographic distribution, freshwater and marine ecology, population dynamics, histology and ultrastructure, physiology and behaviour. The wide scope is in line with recent trends in annelid research with less emphasis on pollution studies and ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

The book contains papers on the biology of aquatic oligochaetes and some related groups. They cover a wide range of topics including phylogeny, taxonomy, geographic distribution, freshwater and marine ecology, population dynamics, histology and ultrastructure, physiology and behaviour. The wide scope is in line with recent trends in annelid research with less emphasis on pollution studies and
... Read more
Echinoderm Morphological Disparity: Methods, Patterns, and Possibilities

by Bradley Deline ...

Series series Elements of Paleontology
The quantification of morphology through time is a vital tool in elucidating macroevolutionary patterns. Studies of disparity require intense effort but can provide insights beyond those gained using other methodologies. Over the last several decades, studies of disparity have proliferated, often using echinoderms as a model organism. Echinoderms have been used to study the methodology of ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

The quantification of morphology through time is a vital tool in elucidating macroevolutionary patterns. Studies of disparity require intense effort but can provide insights beyond those gained using other methodologies. Over the last several decades, studies of disparity have proliferated, often using echinoderms as a model organism. Echinoderms have been used to study the methodology of
... Read more
Images of the Economy of Nature, 1650-1930

From "Nature’s War" to Darwin’s "Struggle for Life"

by Antonello La Vergata ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The book discusses ideas concerning the order and balance of nature (or "economy of nature") from the late 17th century to the early 20th century. The perspective taken is broad, longue durée and interdisciplinary, and reveals the interplay of scientific, philosophical, moral and social ideas.The story begins with natural theology (dating roughly to the onset of the so-called Newtonian Revolution) ... Read more

$205.99 CAD

The book discusses ideas concerning the order and balance of nature (or "economy of nature") from the late 17th century to the early 20th century. The perspective taken is broad, longue durée and interdisciplinary, and reveals the interplay of scientific, philosophical, moral and social ideas.The story begins with natural theology (dating roughly to the onset of the so-called Newtonian Revolution)
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Fundamentals of Microbiome Science

How Microbes Shape Animal Biology

by Angela E. Douglas ...

An essential introduction to microbiome science, a new cutting-edge discipline that is transforming the life sciencesThis book provides an accessible and authoritative guide to the fundamental principles of microbiome science, an exciting and fast-emerging new discipline that is reshaping many aspects of the life sciences. Resident microbes in healthy animals--including humans—can dictate many ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

An essential introduction to microbiome science, a new cutting-edge discipline that is transforming the life sciencesThis book provides an accessible and authoritative guide to the fundamental principles of microbiome science, an exciting and fast-emerging new discipline that is reshaping many aspects of the life sciences. Resident microbes in healthy animals--including humans—can dictate many
... Read more
The Unedited

A Novel About Genome and Identity

by Pernille Rørth ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This novel is set in the near future, where human genome editing has become routine. First adopted to fight a lethal virus, it is now widely used to prevent diseases and favor other traits. Ben, Eiko, Celia, Raphael and Leo have just had their coming-of-age genome reading and are struggling with this new information for each their own reasons. Soon, they are cast into the middle of a crisis that ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

This novel is set in the near future, where human genome editing has become routine. First adopted to fight a lethal virus, it is now widely used to prevent diseases and favor other traits. Ben, Eiko, Celia, Raphael and Leo have just had their coming-of-age genome reading and are struggling with this new information for each their own reasons. Soon, they are cast into the middle of a crisis that
... Read more
Ecology and Evolution of Amazonian Fishes

Assembling the Most Diverse Continental Vertebrate Fauna

Edited by James S. Albert, Roberto E. Reis ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands of tropical America teem with fishes, in both abundance and variety. The thousands of species who inhabit these waterways exhibit a bewildering display of physiological, morphological, and behavioral specializations. Ecology and Evolution of Amazonian Fishes explains how the freshwater fishes of South America rose to become the most diverse continental ... Read more

$167.99 CAD

The rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands of tropical America teem with fishes, in both abundance and variety. The thousands of species who inhabit these waterways exhibit a bewildering display of physiological, morphological, and behavioral specializations. Ecology and Evolution of Amazonian Fishes explains how the freshwater fishes of South America rose to become the most diverse continental
... Read more
Chasing the Red Queen

The Evolutionary Race Between Agricultural Pests and Poisons

by Andrew Dyer, Dr. ...

In the race to feed the world’s seven billion people, we are at a standstill. Over the past century, we have developed increasingly potent and sophisticated pesticides, yet in 2014, the average percentage of U.S. crops lost to agricultural pests was no less than in 1944. To use a metaphor the field of evolutionary biology borrowed from Alice in Wonderland, farmers must run ever faster to stay in ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

In the race to feed the world’s seven billion people, we are at a standstill. Over the past century, we have developed increasingly potent and sophisticated pesticides, yet in 2014, the average percentage of U.S. crops lost to agricultural pests was no less than in 1944. To use a metaphor the field of evolutionary biology borrowed from Alice in Wonderland, farmers must run ever faster to stay in
... Read more
Changing Global Perspectives on Horseshoe Crab Biology, Conservation and Management

Edited by Ruth H. Carmichael, Mark L. Botton, Paul K.S. Shin, Siu Gin Cheung ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book reports significant progress of scientific research on horseshoe crabs, including aspects of evolution, genetics, ecology, population dynamics, general biology and physiology, within the recent 10 years. It also highlights the emerging issues related to world-wide conservation threats, status and needs. The contributions in this book represent part of an ongoing global effort to increase ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This book reports significant progress of scientific research on horseshoe crabs, including aspects of evolution, genetics, ecology, population dynamics, general biology and physiology, within the recent 10 years. It also highlights the emerging issues related to world-wide conservation threats, status and needs. The contributions in this book represent part of an ongoing global effort to increase
... Read more
Plant Genetic Resources of Legumes in the Mediterranean

Edited by Nigel Maxted, Sarita Jane Bennett ...

Series Book 39 - Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture
Genetic erosion, that is, the loss of native plant and genetic diversity has been exponential from the Mediterranean Basin through the Twentieth century. This careless eradication of species and genetic diversity as a result of human activities from a 'hot-spot' of diversity threatens sustainable agriculture and food security for the temperate regions of the world. Since the early 1900s there has ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

Genetic erosion, that is, the loss of native plant and genetic diversity has been exponential from the Mediterranean Basin through the Twentieth century. This careless eradication of species and genetic diversity as a result of human activities from a 'hot-spot' of diversity threatens sustainable agriculture and food security for the temperate regions of the world. Since the early 1900s there has
... Read more
誰も気づかなかった予想外の学習法

脳は一度見たものを全て記憶している

by 日暮学 ...

Series series ひぐらし100円本シリーズ　9
勉強しても、なかなか覚えられない.........心配ご無用です。脳は、一度見たものをしっかりと記憶しています。後は、ある方法で「思い出せば」いいのです。脳医学、大脳生理学との接点から導き出した予想外の記憶術で、定期試験に受験、難関資格取得を突破するカギとなる学習法をここに公開します。 ... Read more

$0.89 CAD

勉強しても、なかなか覚えられない.........心配ご無用です。脳は、一度見たものをしっかりと記憶しています。後は、ある方法で「思い出せば」いいのです。脳医学、大脳生理学との接点から導き出した予想外の記憶術で、定期試験に受験、難関資格取得を突破するカギとなる学習法をここに公開します。
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Biological Control

Ecology and Applications

by George E. Heimpel, Nicholas J. Mills ...

Biological control is the suppression of populations of pests and weeds by living organisms. These organisms can provide important protection from invasive species and protect our environment by reducing the need for pesticides. However, they also pose possible environmental risks, so biological control interventions must be undertaken with great care. This book enhances our understanding of ... Read more

$72.99 CAD

Biological control is the suppression of populations of pests and weeds by living organisms. These organisms can provide important protection from invasive species and protect our environment by reducing the need for pesticides. However, they also pose possible environmental risks, so biological control interventions must be undertaken with great care. This book enhances our understanding of
... Read more
Existence, Origin and Weird Technology

Exploring Humanity's Ultimate Questions

by Pentti O Haikonen, Pete Haikonen ...

Series Book 1 - Book Series in TechnoPhilosophies
What are we humans, and how did we become the high technology species? What would be our legacy? What is the ultimate meaning of life? Many of these questions are still waiting for full and complete answers and explanations.For thousands of years humans have pondered the fundamental questions about origin, existence and reality, and also about mind, consciousness, communication and social issues. ... Read more

$42.99 CAD

What are we humans, and how did we become the high technology species? What would be our legacy? What is the ultimate meaning of life? Many of these questions are still waiting for full and complete answers and explanations.For thousands of years humans have pondered the fundamental questions about origin, existence and reality, and also about mind, consciousness, communication and social issues.
... Read more
Esplorando il Codice Genetico: Genetica, Farmacia e le Chiavi della Salute Umana

by Edenilson Brandl ...

La genetica è una scienza affascinante che ci permette di svelare i misteri del nostro DNA e capire come i geni influenzano la nostra salute e il nostro benessere. Attraverso i progressi tecnologici e la ricerca pionieristica, abbiamo assistito a rapidi progressi nel campo della genetica, svelando i segreti della malattia e rivelando nuove opportunità per la medicina personalizzata.Questo libro è ... Read more

$1.40 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

La genetica è una scienza affascinante che ci permette di svelare i misteri del nostro DNA e capire come i geni influenzano la nostra salute e il nostro benessere. Attraverso i progressi tecnologici e la ricerca pionieristica, abbiamo assistito a rapidi progressi nel campo della genetica, svelando i segreti della malattia e rivelando nuove opportunità per la medicina personalizzata.Questo libro è
... Read more

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