Biology

Biophilia is Edward O. Wilson's most personal book, an evocation of his own response to nature and an eloquent statement of the conservation ethic. Wilson argues that our natural affinity for life-biophilia-is the very essence of our humanity and binds...

What is Life? Decades of research have resulted in the full mapping of the human genome - three billion pairs of code whose functions are only now being understood. The gene's eye view of life, advocated by evolutionary biology, sees living bodies as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781878348104Author Paul HumannFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781982111885Author YatesFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Scribner Book CompanyPublisher Scribner Book Company

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997918601Author Doug SchoonFormat PaperbackPage Count 158Imprint Schoon ScientificPublisher Schoon ScientificWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780980297652Author Eugene N MaraisFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint New York University PressPublisher New York University PressWeight(grams)...

Australopithecines, dinosaurs, trilobites--such fossils conjure up images of lost worlds filled with vanished organisms. But in the full history of life, ancient animals, even the trilobites, form only the half-billion-year tip of a nearly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914934360Author Wally ShawFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee BooksWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 244mm *...

An exploration of the transformative ways in which nature has inspired the technological advancement of humankind.Biomimetics literally means emulating biology - and in a broader sense the term covers technological advances where the original inspiration...

The relationship between sleep and both mental and physical performance in athletes has become a key issue over the past several years. Sleep and Sport: Physical Performance, Mental Performance, Injury Prevention, and Competitive Advantage for Athletes,...

A provocative and timely case for how the science of genetics can help create a more just and equal societyIn recent years, scientists like Kathryn Paige Harden have shown that DNA makes us different, in our personalities and in our health-and in ways...

All the support you need to teach the Edexcel International GCSE Biology required practicals with technician notes, model results, advice on common student mistakes and additional experiments to extend knowledge. - Provide full coverage with technician...

Most people are familiar with the dodo and the dinosaur, but extinction has occurred throughout the history of life, with the result that nearly all the species that have ever existed are now extinct. Today, species are disappearing at an ever increasing...

Exam Board: OCR Level: A-Level Subject: Biology First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: Summer 2016Our Student Workbooks build students' understanding, developing the confidence and exam skills they need, whilst providing ready prepared lesson...

Nutrition has long been considered more the domain of medicine and agriculture than of the biological sciences, yet it touches and shapes all aspects of the natural world. The need for nutrients determines whether wild animals thrive, how populations...

This is a book about the scientific process and how you apply it to data in ecology. You will learn how to plan for data collection, how to assemble data, how to analyze data and finally how to present the results. The book uses Microsoft Excel and the...

'A thought-provoking and worthwhile read' THE TIMES'A timely, challenging book' GUARDIAN'[A] rich, intriguing book' NATUREWE ARE MUCH MORE CONNECTED TO NATURE AND EACH OTHER THAN WE REALISE . . . - Most of our 37 trillion cells have such a short lifespan...

Taking us on an incredible journey across centuries and galaxies, accompanied by his characteristic wit, Professor Luke O'Neill explains how it all began, how it all will end and everything in between. Readers will benefit from Luke's insatiable...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN FORENSIC SCIENCES Foundational text for teaching and learning within the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it applies to forensic science Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Forensic Sciences presents an overview of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780905652399Author L.E. SnelgroveFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585104598Author Bryce KendrickFormat PaperbackPage Count 512Imprint Focus Publishing/R Pullins & CoPublisher Focus Publishing/R Pullins & CoWeight(grams)...

A historian of science examines key public debates about the fundamental nature of humans to ask why a polarized discourse about nature versus nurture became so entrenched in the popular sciences of animal and human behavior.Are humans innately...

It is the most complex and mysterious object in the universe. Covered by a dull grey membrane, it resembles a gigantic, convoluted fungus. Its inscrutability has captivated scientists, philosophers and artists for centuries. It is, of course, the human...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904846628Author Eigil HolmFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee BooksWeight(grams) 209gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915054494Author Bill S. HanssonFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint HeroPublisher Legend Press LtdWeight(grams) 500g

The vertebrate skeleton is one of nature's most amazing feats. Composed of cartilage and bone, it forms the supportive structure for all the remaining aspects of our anatomy. Stripped of skin, we can see the body's fascinating underlying architecture. ...

Did the human race almost go extinct? Can genetics explain a cat lady's love for felines? How does DNA lead to people with no fingerprints or humans born with tails? And how did the right combination of genes create the exceptionally flexible thumbs and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914207105Author Anatomy AcademyFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint Muze PublishingPublisher Muze PublishingWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

All too plausibly, it seems, popes and scientists are warning us of impending collapse-yet humanity and our fellow creatures could still be looking forward to a long and glorious future: at least a million years of peace and personal fulfilment, with...

Invasive species are everywhere, from forests and prairies to mountaintops and river mouths. Their rampant nature and sheer numbers appear to overtake fragile native species and forever change the ecosystems that they depend on. Concerns that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906190118Author Gaia GoffeFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Hansib Publications LimitedPublisher Hansib Publications LimitedWeight(grams) 189g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914207082Author Anatomy AcademyFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Muze PublishingPublisher Muze PublishingWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

'A perfect blend of cutting-edge science and compelling storytelling. Daniel Davis has a rare knack for making complex science comprehensible and thrilling' BILL BRYSONWelcome to a revolution in the science of you. Recent and dramatic breakthroughs in...

50 Biology Ideas You Really Need to Know is your guide to the most significant and stimulating questions in the study of life. Why do species evolve? Can characteristics be inherited without DNA? Are all organisms made of cells? What makes us human? This...

Covering newsworthy aspects of contemporary biology-gene therapy, the Human Genome Project, DNA testing, and genetic engineering-as well as fundamental concepts, this book, written specifically for nonbiologists, discusses classical and molecular...

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Historians relying on written records can tell us nothing about the 99.9% of human evolution which preceded the invention of writing. It is the study of genetic variation, backed up by language and archaeology, which provides concrete evidence aboutthe...

This book will help your students develop a thorough understanding of the essential mathematical skills required in A Level Biology. / Supports the core mathematical skills that have an increased relevance and importance in A Level Biology specifications...

'Promises a new route through the parenting wilds' Sunday Times'Powerful, honest and reassuring' Professor Gina Rippon'A vital new narrative . . . Meticulously researched, compelling and compassionate' Elinor Cleghorn'A compelling book that upends...

It's the dream scenario for many of us after a long week: having the house completely to ourselves. No partners, no parents, no kids, no pets. But as we settle into the couch, something stirs: maybe a mouse darts out from under a cupboard, or a fly...