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Price: $116.80
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Sale: $31.95
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Manufacturer: Benjamin Cummings
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Mark B. Bush
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Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Edition: 3
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Dewey Decimal Number: 577
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Publication Date: 2002-03-21
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Reading Level: 528
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Description: This is the first introductory volume to outline the fundamental ecological principles, which provide the foundation for understanding environmental issues. A strong framework of applied ecology is used to explore specifics such as habitat fragmentation, acid deposition, and the emergence of new human diseases. The volume addresses all aspects of biodiversity and physical setting, population and community ecology, ecology and society, environmental legislation and peering into the future. For those interested in pursuing knowledge in ecology and biodiversity.
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Price: $86.00
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Sale: $41.81
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Manufacturer: Wiley-Blackwell
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Anthony R. E. Sinclair::John M. Fryxell::Graeme Caughley
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Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Edition: 2
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Dewey Decimal Number: 639.9
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Publication Date: 2006-01-18
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Reading Level: 488
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Description: The second edition of Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management provides a thorough introduction to general ecological principles and examines how they can be applied to wildlife management and conservation.
- Expanded and updated, this second edition includes new chapters on understanding ecosystems and the use of computer models in wildlife management.
- Gives a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of ecology including the latest theories on population dynamics and conservation.
- Reviews practical applications and techniques and how these can be used to formulate realistic objectives with in an ecological framework.
- Examples of real-life management situations from around the world provide a broad perspective on the international problems of conservation.
- Worked examples on CD enable students to practice calculations explained in the text.
Artwork from the book is available to instructors online at www.blackwellpublishing.com/sinclair and by request on CD-ROM.
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Price: $40.00
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Sale: $31.86
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Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Rainer F. Foelix
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Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Edition: 2
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Dewey Decimal Number: 595.44
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Publication Date: 1996-09-26
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Reading Level: 336
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Description: An enormous amount of research in spider biology in recent years has resulted in significant new insights into this diverse group of organisms. The response to this outpouring is an updated edition of this widely regarded classic. First published in 1979, this was the first textbook on spiders since 1930; the new edition contains all the information gathered since that time, including the entire world literature on spiders up to 1994. The author has completely updated and revised chapters on ecology, phylogeny and systematics to reflect current knowledge. Over 200 illustrations are included as well as an extensive reference section. The only modern textbook available on the subject, this will prove an invaluable resource for professionals, students, and researchers in zoology, entomology, ecology and physiology.
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Price: $37.50
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Sale: $32.92
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Manufacturer: Island Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Peter H. Gleick::Heather Cooley::David Katz::Emily Lee
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Publisher: Island Press
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Edition: 2006-2007
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Dewey Decimal Number: 363
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Publication Date: 2006-11-02
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Reading Level: 392
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Description: Produced biennially, The World's Water provides a timely examination of the key issues surrounding freshwater resources and their use. Each new volume identifies and explains the most significant current trends worldwide, and offers the best data available on a variety of water-related topics.
The 2006-2007 volume features overview chapters on:
* water and terrorism
* business risks of water
* water and ecosystems
* floods and droughts
* desalination
* environmental justice and water
This new volume contains an updated chronology of global conflicts associated with water, as well as an assessment of recent water conferences, including 4th World Water Forum. It also offers a brief review of issues surrounding the use of bottled water and the possible existence of water on Mars.
From perhaps the world's leading authority on water issues, The World's Water is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information and analysis on freshwater resources and the political, economic, scientific, and technological issues associated with them. It is an essential reference for water resource professionals in government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, researchers, students, and anyone concerned with water and its use.
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Price: $34.95
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Sale: $10.14
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Manufacturer: University of California Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Gary Braasch
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Publisher: University of California Press
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 363.73874
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Publication Date: 2007-10-15
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Reading Level: 295
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Description: Six years ago, award-winning photojournalist Gary Braasch began an extraordinary journey around the world to observe and document environmental changes resulting from the warming of our climate. In this stunning, eye-opening book, he brings us along to witness firsthand what he saw as he crossed both the Antarctic and Arctic Circles, trekked above 15,000 feet in the Andes, dove on damaged coral reefs, and followed scientists into the field on four continents. In more than one hundred photographs, including dramatic before-and-after comparisons, Braasch records communities, landscapes, and animals at risk because of receding glaciers, eroding coastlines, rising sea levels, and thawing permafrost. In the accompanying text he surveys the science behind climate change and introduces native people, lifelong observers, scientists, and others who are noticing striking changes right now. Alongside Braasch's compelling words and images, essays by eminent scientists discuss the impacts of climate change on the oceans, biodiversity, fresh water, mountain cultures, plants and animals, and our health. More than a warning, Earth under Fire, the most complete illustrated guide to the effects of climate change now available, offers an upbeat and intelligent account of how we can lessen the effects of our near total dependence on fossil fuel using technologies and energy sources already available.
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Price: $148.00
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Sale: $87.91
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Manufacturer: Academic Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Publisher: Academic Press
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 567.903
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Publication Date: 1997-10-01
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Reading Level: 869
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Description: This book is the most authoritative encyclopedia ever prepared on dinosaurs and dinosaur science. In addition to entries on specific animals such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Velociraptor, the Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs covers reproduction, behavior, physiology, and extinction. The book is generously illustrated with many detailed drawings and photographs, and includes color pictures and illustrations that feature interpretations of the best known and most important animals. All alphabetical entries are cross-referenced internally, as well as at the end of each entry. The Encyclopedia includes up-to-date references that encourage the reader to investigate personal interests.
Key Features
* The most authoritative encyclopedia ever prepared on dinosaurs
* Includes many detailed drawings, photographs and illustrations in both color and black-and-white
* Contains comprehensively cross-referenced alphabetical entries with internal references, as well as references at the conclusion of each entry
* Provides in-depth references, allowing readers to pursue independent interests
* Includes sixteen plates and 35 color illustrations
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Price: $18.95
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Sale: $9.98
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Manufacturer: Stackpole Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: John Eastman
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Publisher: Stackpole Books
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Edition: 1st
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Dewey Decimal Number: 582.130974
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Publication Date: 1995-03
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Reading Level: 256
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Description: Ecological approach to natural history provides complete descriptions of 80 common wetland plants.
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Price: $150.00
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Sale: $94.67
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Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Graham Bell
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Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Edition: 2
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Dewey Decimal Number: 576.82
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Publication Date: 2008-02-25
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Reading Level: 656
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Description: This book adopts an experimental approach to understanding the mechanisms of evolution and the nature of evolutionary processes, with examples drawn from microbial, plant and animal systems. It incorporates insights from remarkable recent advances in theoretical modeling, and the fields of molecular genetics and environmental genomics.
Adaptation is caused by selection continually winnowing the genetic variation created by mutation. In the last decade, our knowledge of how selection operates on populations in the field and in the laboratory has increased enormously, and the principal aim of this book is to provide an up-to-date account of selection as the principal agent of evolution. In the classical Fisherian model, weak selection acting on many genes of small effect over long periods of time is responsible for driving slow and gradual change. However, it is now clear that adaptation in laboratory populations often involves strong selection acting on a few genes of large effect, while in the wild selection is often strong and highly variable in space and time. Indeed these results are changing our perception of how evolutionary change takes place. This book summarizes our current understanding of the causes and consequences of selection, with an emphasis on quantitative and experimental studies. It includes the latest research into experimental evolution, natural selection in the wild, artificial selection, selfish genetic elements, selection in social contexts, sexual selection, and speciation.
Selection: The Mechanism of Evolution is an advanced textbook suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in evolutionary biology, ecology, population genetics, and experimental evolution. It will also be a valuable reference tool for those professional researchers in these fields requiring an authoritative and up-to-date overview of the topic, as well as providing an accessible treatment of evolutionary mechanisms for molecular and cellular biologists.
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Price: $24.95
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Sale: $15.65
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Manufacturer: Vermont Institute of Natural Science
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Publisher: Vermont Institute of Natural Science
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Edition: Rev Exp Su
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Dewey Decimal Number: 372.357
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Publication Date: 2000-11-01
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Reading Level: 336
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Description: Revised and Expanded Edition
This long-awaited revision of a popular book provides information and activities to assist educators and parents in exploring the local environment with children. Grouped around five themes (Adaptations, Habitats, Cycles, Designs of Nature, and Earth and Sky), fact-filled essays introduce each subject, followed by field-tested, experiential activities that engage students in learning about the natural world.
With complete instructions and background information for teaching over 40 natural science units, and scientifically accurate drawings illustrating each topic, this easy-to-use, beautifully illustrated, up-to-date environmental education handbook both enables novice leaders to teach nature subjects successfully and offers creative new approaches for experienced educators.
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Price: $35.00
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Sale: $12.83
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Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Alastair Fuad-Luke
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Publisher: Chronicle Books
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Dewey Decimal Number: 745
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Publication Date: 2006-04-06
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Reading Level: 352
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Description: For the growing number of people looking to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle without sacrificing high style, ecoDesign now fully revised and updated is the ultimate one-stop shopping resource. The latest edition of this definitive sourcebook includes up-to-the-minute listings for more than seven hundred consumer products from clothing to kitchenware, electronics to furniture that have a minimal impact on the earth while remaining useful and beautiful. This remarkable compendium also directs readers to little known gems and handcrafted objects from artisanal studios. Detailed, illustrated entries describe the products, while an extensive reference section defines new and hybrid materials and provides information on manufacturers, design studios, and green organizations. ecoDesign remains the total resource guide for the new generation of contemporary design.
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