Life Sciences

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780750330374Author Robert M GlaeserFormat HardbackPage Count 318Imprint Institute of Physics PublishingPublisher Institute of Physics...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780892133253Author Michael A. CremoFormat PaperbackPage Count 322Imprint Bhaktivedanta Book TrustPublisher Bhaktivedanta Book TrustWeight(grams)...

Human life, and how we came to be, is one of the greatest scientific and philosophical questions of our time. This compact and accessible book presents a modern view of human evolution. Written by a leading authority, it lucidly and engagingly explains...

This guide is a successor to the much acclaimed Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by the same authors. Covering southern India, the superb plates are accompanied by a succinct text highlighting identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range,...

The lush and unique photography in this book represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals-especially those that are endangered. His powerful...

This topical and exciting textbook describes fisheries exploitation, biology, conservation and management, and reflects many recent and important changes in fisheries science. These include growing concerns about the environmental impacts of fisheries,...

A hands-on user's guide that takes readers step-by-step on a 21-day journey to discover what it means to be truly present and aware in our daily lives. In today's increasingly fast-paced world it can be difficult to find moments to catch your breath,...

Nautilus Award Gold Medal Winner, Ecology & Environment In Matter and Desire, internationally renowned biologist and philosopher Andreas Weber rewrites ecology as a tender practice of forging relationships, of yearning for connections, and of...

A NEW SCIENTIST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 'A fascinating read for anyone interested in the future of the planet' Adam Hart, author and BBC science presenter Our planet hasn't seen the current rate of extinction since the demise of the dinosaurs 65...

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: OCR Level: A Level Year 2 Subject: Biology First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 Written by curriculum and specification experts in partnership with OCR,...

Charles Kovacs characterizes different plants, from fungi, algae and lichens, to the lily and rose families. He describes the parts of each plant and their growth cycle.It is recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Classes 5 and 6 (age 10-12).About...

Medieval gardens usually rate very few pages in the garden history books. The general perception is still of small gardens in the corner of a castle. Recent research has shown that the gardens were larger than we previously believed. This book contains...

A bullet dropped and a bullet fired from a gun will reach the ground at the same time. Plants get the majority of their mass from the air around them, not the soil beneath them. A smartphone is made from more elements than you. Every day, science...

'Required reading for anyone remotely curious about how they came to be remotely curious' Observer'Enthralling' Spectator What is human consciousness and how is it possible? These questions fascinate thinking people from poets and painters to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556439537Author Robert RogersFormat PaperbackPage Count 608Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

The definitive handbook on Scottish bird species in a practical, easy-to-use format. The RSPB Handbook of Scottish Birds is the ideal reference for keen birdwatchers and visitors to Scotland alike, and this fully updated second edition is richer and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556437205Author Theodore DimonFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Coral reefs are among the most beautiful, and most diverse, of ecosystems. Early seafarers were wary of them, naturalists were confused by them, yet many coastal people benefited greatly from these...

Imagine that we had some way to look directly at the molecules in a living organism. An x-ray microscope would do the trick, or since we're dreaming, perhaps an Asimov-style nanosubmarine (unfortunately, neither is currently feasible). Think of the...

Exam Board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016This is an OCR endorsed resourceEncourage students to learn independently and build on their knowledge with this textbook that leads students seamlessly from...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt Sugar Fat comes a "gripping" (The Wall Street Journal) expose of how the processed food industry exploits our evolutionary instincts, the emotions we associate with food, and...

A richly illustrated guide to edible mushrooms by one of Europe's leading fungi expertsIn this beautifully illustrated introductory guide, Jens Petersen shows how to successfully identify and forage for edible mushrooms, and then how to prepare them for...

The 'food scare' concept took on new meaning in 1996, which opened with variant CJD emerging as the human form of BSE, and closed with Britain's worst E.coli O157 outbreak in central Scotland. As people died, so did trust in government and science. This...

Foals imprint on their mothers and are guided by instinct. But over time they get accustomed to humans and can be reared to become trusting, faithful playmates and companions. Therefore, establishing good behaviour at the outset is fundamental to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101970164Author Leonard MlodinowFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 278gDimensions(mm) 202mm *...

2017 is the 50th anniversary of The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda. Three astounding women scientists have in recent years penetrated the jungles of Africa and Borneo to observe, nurture, and defend humanity's closest...

"If you want to understand how the latest advances in genomics and AI can completely transform your health, and to translate this promise into practical tools that you can apply today, read this book!"-Mark Hyman, author of Young ForeverTaking us to the...

The definitive field guide to the rich avifauna of Ecuador. This up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the birds of mainland Ecuador is a valuable resource for anyone exploring the mountains, forests and wetlands of this incredibly bird-rich country...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781927309193Author Tracey GreenwoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 286Imprint Biozone International LtdPublisher Biozone International Ltd

In this expanded second edition of Cognitive Architecture, the authors review new findings in psychology and neuroscience to help architects and planners better understand their clients as the sophisticated mammals they are, arriving in the world with...

'An absorbing love letter to the English apple tree...lyrical and joyful' - TLS'A delightful book' - Sunday TimesShortlisted for the Andre Simon Food and Drink Book Award 2016A Radio 4 Book of the Week'Wonderful, revelatory ... very moving' - Sheila...

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: French First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: May 2019 Get your best grade with comprehensive course notes and advice from Scotland's top experts, fully updated for the latest changes to SQA Higher assessment. How...

The Archaeology of Human Bones provides an up to date account of the analysis of human skeletal remains from archaeological sites, introducing students to the anatomy of bones and teeth and the nature of the burial record.Drawing from studies around the...

A WALL STREET JOURNALNATIONAL BESTSELLER*AS SEEN ON TUCKER CARLSON TODAY AND THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE*A guide for the times-breaking down the lies about COVID-19 and shedding light on why we came to believe them. When he invented the original mRNA...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908904249Author R O B ManleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 306Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee BooksWeight(grams) 490gDimensions(mm) 244mm *...

An accessible, focused exploration of the field of political ecology The third edition of Political Ecology spans this sprawling field, using grounded examples and careful readings of current literature. While the study of political ecology is sometimes...

The prospect of living to 200 years old isn't science fiction anymore. A leader in the emerging field of longevity offers his perspective on what cutting-edge breakthroughs are on the horizon, as well as the practical steps we can take now to live...

Our understanding of how the human brain performs mathematical calculations is far from complete, but in recent years there have been many exciting breakthroughs by scientists all over the world. Now, in The Number Sense, Stanislas Dehaene offers a...

The best field guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals and an indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa! The Second Edition has been fully revised and includes a new preface. The Safari Companion enables...

Discover how the individual parts of the human body function in this anatomy book with a difference, and learn about the body through colouring in. Organised by body area and system, each page includes a detailed colour artwork alongside an identical,...