The aim of the book is to encourage an in-depth discussion of problems of fundamental importance that are common to the two cultures, but that are traditionally seen from different perspectives. The forum will bring together scientists, philosophers, humanists, musicians with the aim of fostering comprehension of problems that have traditionally troubled humankind, and establish more fertile grounds for the communication between the two cultures. The themes of the contributions are the following...
How to Know the Spiders
by B J Kaston, John Bamrick, Edward T Cawley, and Wm. G Jaques
Nervous System Regeneration in the Invertebrates (Zoophysiology, v. 34)
by Stacia B. Moffett
Invertebrate animals represent a diversity of solutions to life's challenges. Success in a wide range of environments has been achieved by an almost bewildering range of invertebrate body forms. These body forms are reflected in the wonderful diversity of their nervous systems. Despite this apparent diversity, studies of the development of invertebrates and vertebrates are yielding common themes at the molecular level. Likewise, the phenome- non of neural regeneration is based upon properties in...
The Individual Subject and Scientific Psychology (Perspectives on Individual Differences)
Infectious Diseases in Primates (Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution)
by Charles Nunn and Sonia Altizer
An advanced textbook suitable for graduate level students as well as professional researchers in the fields of behavioural ecology, primatology, conservation biology, biological anthropology, public health and wildlife epidemiology.
There are many different types of bees. Bees can be different shapes and sizes. Find out all about bees in this exciting series.
The Taxonomy and Distribution of Lanternfishes (Family Myctophidae) of the Eastern Pacific Ocean (Classic Reprint)
by Robert L Wisner
Evolutionary History of Nematodes, The: As Revealed in Stone, Amber and Mummies
by George O. Poinar, Jr.
Avian Endocrinology
The Biology of Neuropeptide Y and Related Peptides (Contemporary Neuroscience)
by William F. Colmers and Claes Wahlestedt
Leading experts critically summarize the state of knowledge concerning the molecular, anatomical, physiological, and behavioral aspects of NPY and its congeners. Each article provides a comprehensive and in-depth survey, an overview of the role of NPY in the discipline covered, a discussion of the likely future direction that the field will take, and an up-to-date bibliography. Chapters include a treatment of the evolution of the PP family of genes, the structure of the NPY gene, and the distr...
Mémoire Sur Les Moyens de Distinguer Les Bons Oeufs de Vers a Soie (Classic Reprint)
by Stephane Robinet
Mountain Ash
by David Lindenmayer, David Blair, Lachlan McBurney, and Sam Banks
Mountain Ash draws together exciting new findings on the effects of fire and on post-fire ecological dynamics following the 2009 wildfires in the Mountain Ash forests of the Central Highlands of Victoria. The book integrates data on forests, carbon, fire dynamics and other factors, building on 6 years of high-quality, multi-faceted research coupled with 25 years of pre-fire insights. Topics include: the unexpected effects of fires of varying severity on populations of large old trees and their...
Commander Islands (Classic Reprint)
by Nikolai Aleksandrovich Grebnitsky
The Journal of the Cincinnati Society of Natural History, Vol. 1
by Unknown Author
Muchas Palabras Sobre Animales
Labeled illustrations depict 100 animals in their natural surroundings, grouped according to habitats such as farm, sea, and jungle.
