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SEA LICE BIOLOGY AND CONTROL
Written by Jim Treasurer; Ian Bricknell; James Bron.
Stock no. 1831277
Published by 5M Books Ltd..
1st
2022.
Very good condition.
Sea lice are one of the most important and costly health issues for Atlantic Salmon aquaculture and for culture of many other marine fish species. The book provides an authoritative overview of sea lice and their interactions and gives a clear illustration of the application of the principles of integrated pest management in an aquaculture context. This book is suitable for aquaculture industry professionals and researchers. Edited by Jim Treasurer, Ian Bricknell and James Bron. Pictorial glazed boards. Colour charts and a few photos. 591 pages including index. ISBN: 9781789181913. Heavy bump to lower front corner of boards gives rise to light creasing of lower half of contents in the lower corner. Small nick to front spine edge. A few very minor marks to text block. Contents are clean. A decent copy.
- Categorised in:
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- BIOLOGY
- FISH
- SALMON
LOW TEMPERATURE BIOLOGY OF INSECTS
Written by David L. Denlinger; Richard E. Lee.
Stock no. 1831276
Published by Cambridge University Press.
1st
2010.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Low temperature is a major environmental constraint impacting the geographic distribution and seasonal activity patterns of insects. Written for academic researchers in environmental physiology and entomology, this book explores the physiological and molecular mechanisms that enable insects to cope with a cold environment and places these findings into an evolutionary and ecological context. Edited by David L. Denlinger and Richard E. Lee, Jr. Green pictorial glazed boards. B/w charts. xiii and 390 pages including index. ISBN: 9780521886352. Boards lightly scuffed. A few minor marks to text block. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- BIOLOGY
- INSECT
- ENTOMOLOGY
NEMATODES AS MODEL ORGANISMS
Written by Itamar Glazer; David I. Shapiro-Ilan; Paul W. Sternberg.
Stock no. 1831275
Published by Cabi International.
1st
2022.
Very good condition.
This book contains 14 chapters focusing on the use of nematodes as model organisms in various fields, such as studies on the biological processes across organisms, exploration of drugs and medicine (including the use of genome editing to eliminate diseases), as indicators for environment changes, host-parasite interactions and other studies on the broad implications of nematology on other aspects of science. Edited by Itamar Glazer, David I. Shapiro-Ilan, and Paul W. Sternberg. Black glazed pictorial boards. x and 374 pages including index. ISBN: 9781789248791. Corners of boards bumped and rubbed. A few scuff marks to boards. Small knock to vertical edge of rear board. Contents are clean.
- Categorised in:
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- BIOLOGY
- ECOLOGY
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
BIOLOGY OF THE THREE-SPINED STICKLEBACK
Written by Sara Ostlund-Nilsson; Ian Mayer; Felicity Anne Huntingford; et al.
Stock no. 1831239
Published by CRC Press.
1st
2007.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Highlighting the growing importance of the sticklebacks as a model species in emerging fields such as molecular genetics, genomics, and environmental toxicology, this book examines data from researchers who use studies of the stickleback to address a wide range of biological issues. Edited by Ostlund-Nilsson, Mayer, and Huntingford. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w charts. 392 pages including index. ISBN: 9780849332197. Top & tail of spine lightly bumped. Minor mark to vertical edge of text block. Hinge next to title page pulled but binding is tight. Contents clean. A lovely copy.
- Categorised in:
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- BIOLOGY
- FISH
- MARINE LIFE
- NATURAL HISTORY
A DICTIONARY OF BIOLOGICAL TERMS
Written by I.F. Henderson; W.D. Henderson; J.H. Kenneth.
Stock no. 1828935
Published by Oliver and Boyd.
8th
1963.
Very good condition.
Pronounciation, derivation, and definition of terms in Biology, Botany, Zoology, Anatomy, Cytology, Genetics, Embryology, Physiology. Eighth edition by J.H. Kenneth. Previously published under the title A Dictionary of Scientific Terms. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. xvi and 640 pages. Top & tail of spine and corners lightly worn. Text block lightly browned. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- BIOLOGY
- BOTANY
- ZOOLOGY
- ANATOMY
- GENETICS
- DICTIONARIES
- REFERENCE
MANUAL OF PSITTACINE BIRDS
Written by Peter H. Beynon; Neil A. Forbes; Martin P.C. Lawton; et al.
Stock no. 1327966
Published by British Small Animal Veterinary Association.
1st
1996.
Very good condition.
An easily accessible source of information on the clinical aspects of psittacine medicine. Large format. Card wraps. B/w photos and diagrams and some colour photos as well. ISBN: 0905214307. Covers edge worn. Name in ink to title-page else contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- VETERINARY
- BIOLOGY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- PARROTS
SOCIAL LIFE OF ANIMALS
Written by Marcel Sire.
Stock no. 1828234
Published by Studio Vista.
1st
1965.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Originally published in French under the title 'La Vie Sociale des Animaux'. This edition translated into English by Constance D. Sherman. How much attention do animals pay to others of their own kind? And other similar questions. Small format. Black cloth boards. B/w photos and illustrations. Dustwrapper is covered with clear film and attached to the pastedowns.Text block lightly browned. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- BIOLOGY
ATLAS OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN BALTIC AMBER
Written by Wolfgang Weitschat; Wilfried Wichard.
Stock no. 1827802
Published by Dr. Friedrich Pfeil.
1st
2002.
Very good condition.
This atlas opens a window onto the world of Baltic amber and the Eocene amber forests. About 650 typical plants and animals are systematically represented in 92 full-page colour plates. Large format. Matt pictorial boards. B/w & colour illustrations. ISBN: 3931516946. A few minor knocks to boards edges. Boards scuffed. Small patch of surface paper loss to front pastedown. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- ATLAS
- FOSSILS
- BIOLOGY
THE BIOLOGY OF XENOPUS
Written by R.C. Tinsley; H.R. Kobel.
Stock no. 1327428
Published by Oxford University Press.
Circa
1996.
Nearly fine condition.
Symposia of the Zoological Society of London Number 68. A physical print on demand book, printed by Lightning Source. Glazed pictorial boards. Some b/w photos and diagrams. 440 pages. ISBN: 0198549741. Top of spine is very slightly bumped. Else a fine copy.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- FROG
- BIOLOGY
ARE SPECIES REAL? AN ESSAY ON THE METAPHYSICS OF SPECIES
Written by Matthew H. Slater.
Stock no. 1327422
Published by Palgrave Macmillan.
1st
2013.
Slightly better than very good condition.
New Directions in the Philosophy of Science series. A novel approach to this question aimed at accomodating the attractions to both realism and antirealism about species. Blue boards. xi and 214 pages including index. Appears to be a physical print on demand book (printed by Printforce). ISBN: 9780230393240. Minimal bumping to spine and corners. Contents fine.
- Categorised in:
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- PHILOSOPHY
- BIOLOGY
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
HONEY BEE BIOLOGY AND BEEKEEPING
Written by Dewey M. Caron.
Stock no. 1826678
Published by Wicwas Press.
2nd
1999.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Second Edition. This book explains bee biology, what bees do, and provides the tools which make it possible for an individual to successfully manage bee colonies. Large format. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos, diagrams, charts and illustrations. ISBN: 1878075098. SIGNED by the author (with personal dedication) to verso of front endpaper. Rear board lightly scuffed and small sticky patch (label removal?). A few minor knocks to board edges. Text block slightly grubby. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ENTOMOLOGY
- BEE KEEPING
- BEES
- BIOLOGY
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- FARMING
THE BIOLOGY OF SEA TURTLES
Written by Peter L. Lutz; John A. Musick.
Stock no. 1826651
Published by CRC Press.
Circa
1997.
Almost very good condition.
Marine Science Series. How these endangered marine reptiles operate in, adapt to, and are dependent upon particular features of their marine environment. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w diagrams, charts and photos. ISBN: 0849384222. 6th printing. Laminate to spine is crinkled. Previous owner's name in ink to top margin of front endpaper. Front hinge pulled to either side of title page. Binding tight.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- MARINE LIFE
- BIOLOGY
- TURTLES
- REPTILE
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- CONSERVATION