Life Sciences

Clinical Biochemistry is a best-selling textbook, with global sales of well over 80,000. It is used across the world, and has been translated into ten languages. Over six successive editions, it has provided students with just the right amount of...

Bold and provocative, Regenesis tells of recent advances that may soon yield endless supplies of renewable energy, increased longevity and the return of long-extinct species.", New Scientist In Regenesis , Harvard biologist George Church and science...

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...

The disconnection between humans and nature is perhaps one of the most fundamental problems faced by our species today. The schism between us and the natural world is arguably the root cause of most of the environmental catastrophes unraveling around us...

John, aged sixty, suffered a stroke and recovered fully, except in one respect: although he can see perfectly, he can no longer recognise faces, even his own reflection in a mirror.Whenever Francesca touches a particular texture, she experiences a vivid...

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

From the world's foremost neuroscientist of romantic love comes a personal story of connection and heartbreak that brings new understanding to an old truth: better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. At thirty-seven, Dr. Stephanie...

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...

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 *...

A real-life thriller about a nation in crisis, and the controversial decisions its leaders made during the Covid-19 pandemic. First, the government instituted no restrictions. Then, it didn't order the wearing of face masks. While the rest of the world...

From a founding figure in the field, the definitive introduction to an exciting new science. What do the sounds of a chorus of tropical birds and frogs, a clap of thunder, and a cacophony of urban traffic have in common? They are all components of a...

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...

A "fascinating and terrifying" memoir of one woman's extraordinary effort to save her husband's life (Scientific American) - and the discovery of a forgotten cure that has the potential to save millions more.Epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee and her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781922940018Author Bil HarretFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Inspirational CreatorPublisher Inspirational CreatorWeight(grams) 127g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375709227Author Thomas LewisFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 261gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593329733Author Barbara OakleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 1g

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,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781501191978Author David A SinclairFormat HardbackPage Count 432Imprint Atria BooksPublisher Atria BooksWeight(grams) 612gDimensions(mm) 231mm * 160mm * 41mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101981665Author Carl L. HartFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint E P Dutton & Co IncPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Target exam success with My Revision Notes.Our updated approach to revision will help you learn, practise and apply your skills and understanding. Coverage of key content from Year 2 is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262545075Author Nina KrausFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

Eastern Africa is becoming an increasingly popular destination for people who want to see first-hand the abundant widlife of this vast continent. 'Birds of Eastern Africa' is the only field guide to feature over 450 species found in Kenya,...

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by The New Yorker and Science News What happens when you try to recreate a woolly mammoth-fascinating science, or conservation catastrophe? Jurassic Park meets The Sixth Extinction in Rise of the Necrofauna, a...

Did you know that chickens have different alarm calls for different predators? This fascinating dictionary covers every aspect of animal behaviour and includes terms from the related fields of ecology, physiology and psychology. Clear, concise entries...

Before Chelsea Conaboy gave birth to her first child, she anticipated the joy of holding her newborn son, the endless dirty nappies and the sleepless nights. What she didn't expect was how different she would feel. It wasn't simply the extraordinary...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781771643764Author Giulia EndersFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Greystone BooksPublisher Greystone BooksWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 213mm * 140mm...

Drawing especially on insights emerging from studies of the cellular networks formed by fungi, this book describes the fundamental indeterminacy that enables life forms to thrive in and create inconstant circumstances. It explains how indeterminacy...

Evolutionary Psychology: A Beginner's Guide is a uniquely accessible yet comprehensive guide to the study of the effects of evolutionary theory on human behaviour. Written specifically for the general reader, and for entry-level students, it covers all...

Exam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: August 2018First Exam: June 2019Ensure that students are prepared for every aspect of Higher Biology with the new edition of this popular textbook from James Torrance and his renowned author...

Rupert Sheldrake's theory of morphic resonance challenges the fundamental assumptions of modern science. A world-famous biologist, Sheldrake proposes that all self-organizing systems, from crystals to human societies, inherit a collective memory that...

A BBC Radio 4 'Book of the Week' 'Fascinating ... you'll never look at a Hello Kitty or a Pokemon the same way again' Mail on Sunday Why are some things cute, and others not? What happens to our brains when we see something cute? And how did...

The definitive guide to the birds of Chile. With its diverse range of habitats, Chile is one of the top birding destinations in South America and supports an interesting range of breeding and visiting birds, including the Chilean Tinamou, Juan...