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Kinship with All Life
ISBN: 9780060609122 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 14-20 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) Is there a universal language of love, a "kinship with all life" that can open new horizons of experience?Example after example in this unique classic -- from "Strongheart" the actor-dog to "Freddie" the fly -- resounds with entertaining and inspiring proof that communication with animals is a wonderful, indisputable fact. All that is required is an attitude of openness, friendliness, humility, and a sense of humor to part the curtain and form bonds of real friendship.For anyone who loves animals, for all those who have ever experienced the special devotion only a pet can bring,...
Is there a universal language of love, a "kinship with all life" that can open new horizons of experience?Example after example in this unique cla...
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61,38 zł |
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Advances in the Study of Behavior: Stress and Behavior
ISBN: 9780120045273 / Angielski / Twarda / 552 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) Advances in the Study of Behavior continues to serve scientists across a wide spectrum of disciplines. Focusing on new theories and research developments with respect to behavioral ecology, evolutionarybiology, and comparative psychology, these volumes foster cooperation and communication in these diverse fields.
Advances in the Study of Behavior continues to serve scientists across a wide spectrum of disciplines. Focusing on new theories and research de...
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547,05 zł |
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Advances in the Study of Behavior
ISBN: 9780120045341 / Angielski / Twarda / 520 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) The aim of Advances in the Study of Behavior is to serve scientists engaged in the study of animal behavior, including psychologists, neuroscientists, biologists, ethologists, pharmacologists, endocrinologists, ecologists, and geneticists. Articles in the series present critical reviews of significant research programs with theoretical syntheses, reformulation of persistent problems, and/or highlighting new and exciting research concepts. Volume 34 is purely eclectic and illustrates the breadth of behavior research. Contents include sexual conflict among insects, the evolution...
The aim of Advances in the Study of Behavior is to serve scientists engaged in the study of animal behavior, including psychologists, neuroscie...
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574,09 zł |
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Advances in the Study of Behavior
ISBN: 9780120045358 / Angielski / Twarda / 397 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) The aim of Advances in the Study of Behavior is to serve scientists engaged in the study of animal behavior, including psychologists, neuroscientists, biologists, ethologists, pharmacologists, endocrinologists, ecologists, and geneticists. Articles in the series present critical reviews of significant research programs with theoretical syntheses, reformulation of persistent problems, and/or highlighting new and exciting research concepts. Volume 35 is an eclectic volume that includes the mechanisms and evolution of arthropod and anuran communal sexual displays, a functional analysis of...
The aim of Advances in the Study of Behavior is to serve scientists engaged in the study of animal behavior, including psychologists, neuroscientists,...
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574,09 zł |
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Animal Cognition in Nature: The Convergence of Psychology and Biology in Laboratory and Field
ISBN: 9780120770304 / Angielski / Twarda / 465 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) In this book, the editors bring together results from studies on all kinds of animals to show how thinking on many behaviors as truly cognitive processes can help us to understand the biology involved. Taking ideas and observations from the while range of research into animal behavior leads to unexpected and stimulating ideas.
A space is created where the work of field ecologists, evolutionary ecologists and experimental psychologists can interact and contribute to a greater understanding of complex animal behavior, and to the development of a new and coherent field of study. In this book, the editors bring together results from studies on all kinds of animals to show how thinking on many behaviors as truly cognitive proces...
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465,94 zł |
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Furunculosis: Multidisciplinary Fish Disease Research
ISBN: 9780120930401 / Angielski / Twarda / 529 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) Furunculosis: Multidisciplinary Fish Disease Research presents a fascinating insight into the opinions and the controversies which have led to current knowledge of this disease. It is the first book to cover one single fish disease by presenting not just the reviews, but also critical examination of the progress made by various disciplines. The multidisciplinary approach of the book makes it a valuable guide for veterinarians, fisheries biologists, and fish farm managers, as well as an excellent instructional text for students. The volume explores current research strategies and...
Furunculosis: Multidisciplinary Fish Disease Research presents a fascinating insight into the opinions and the controversies which have led to ...
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1222,99 zł |
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Bird Census Techniques
ISBN: 9780120958313 / Angielski / Twarda / 302 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) In this book there are entire chapters devoted to the most widely used bird counting techniques, and attempts to amalgamate other counting methodologies into major groups were made. Examples of the use of methods are provided wherever possible and the relative value of various approaches for answering specific questions is also addressed.
In this book there are entire chapters devoted to the most widely used bird counting techniques, and attempts to amalgamate other counting methodologi...
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395,64 zł |
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Animal Learning & Cognition
ISBN: 9780121619534 / Angielski / Twarda / 379 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) How do animals learn? By what means can animals be conditioned? This volume of the acclaimed Handbook of Perception and Cognition, Second Edition, reviews such basic models as Pavlovian conditioning as well as more modern models of animal memory and social cognition. Sure to represent a benchmark of a vast literature from diverse disciplines, this reference work is a useful addition to any library devoted to animal learning, conditioning behavior, and interaction.
How do animals learn? By what means can animals be conditioned? This volume of the acclaimed Handbook of Perception and Cognition, Second Edition
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276,62 zł |
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The Biology and Management of Lobsters: Ecology and Management
ISBN: 9780121774028 / Angielski / Twarda / 390 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) This two-volume work presents a summary and review of the current state of lobster biology, ecology, physiology, behavior, and management. It emphasizes the biology of clawed lobsters (Nephropidae) and spiny lobsters (Palinuridae), with attention also given to slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae) and coral lobsters (Synaxidae).
The first chapter of Volume 1 provides an overview of the general aspects of lobster biology that serves as an introduction for readers of both volumes. Subsequent chapters examine the topics of growth, neurobiology, reproduction, nutrition, pathology, social behavior,... This two-volume work presents a summary and review of the current state of lobster biology, ecology, physiology, behavior, and management. It emphasiz...
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357,79 zł |
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Biology of the Lobster: Homarus Americanus
ISBN: 9780122475702 / Angielski / Twarda / 528 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) The widely distributed American Lobster, Homarus americanus, which inhabits coastal waters from Canada to the Carolinas, is an important keystone species. A valuable source of income, its abundance or rarity often reflects the health of ecosystems occupied by these crustaceans. This comprehensive reference brings together all that is known of these fascinating animals. It will appeal to biologists, zoologists, aquaculturalists, fishery biologists, and researchers working with other lobster species, as well as neurobiologists looking for more information on the model system they so...
The widely distributed American Lobster, Homarus americanus, which inhabits coastal waters from Canada to the Carolinas, is an important keysto...
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1655,59 zł |
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Social Learning in Animals: The Roots of Culture
ISBN: 9780122739651 / Angielski / Twarda / 411 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) The increasing realization among behaviorists and psychologists is that many animals learn by observation as members of social systems. Such settings contribute to the formation of culture. This book combines the knowledge of two groups of scientists with different backgrounds to establish a working consensus for future research. The book is divided into two major sections, with contributions by a well-known, international, and interdisciplinary team which integrates these growing areas of inquiry.
The increasing realization among behaviorists and psychologists is that many animals learn by observation as members of social systems. Such settings ...
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525,42 zł |
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Animal Migration, Orientation, and Navigation
ISBN: 9780122777509 / Angielski / Twarda / 387 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) Animal Migration, Orientation, and Navigation presents the various aspects of animal migration, including the evolution of migration, climatic and meteorological influences, and bioenergetics. This book discusses the physiological control, sensory systems, orientation and navigation, and biological clocks and phenology aspects of animal migration. Organized into five chapters, this book begins with an overview of the migration strategies of animals in the context of a space continuum. This text then explains the influence of short- and long-term climatic cycles on the spectrum of...
Animal Migration, Orientation, and Navigation presents the various aspects of animal migration, including the evolution of migration, climatic and met...
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276,62 zł |
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Water Relations of Terrestrial Arthropods
ISBN: 9780123129901 / Angielski / Twarda / 356 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) This book surveys the ways in which land dwelling arthropods deal with water in terrestrial environments. From scorpion to beetle and spider to hover fly, water is a crucial component of activity. This new synthesis and integration of recent research summarizes the ways water is managed by these diverse terrestrial invertebrates. The mechanisms, processes and structures employed by arthropods represent evolutionary innovations and compromises. Those fascinated by the limitations and opportunities represented by terrestrial lifestyles will want this new book.
This book surveys the ways in which land dwelling arthropods deal with water in terrestrial environments. From scorpion to beetle and spider to hover ...
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244,18 zł |
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A Concise Survey of Animal Behavior
ISBN: 9780123550651 / Angielski / Miękka / 186 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) This work surveys the major ideas of animal behavior, but does not trivialize important issues or controversies. It covers the important issues of history, development, speciation, genetics, and even animal rights.
This work surveys the major ideas of animal behavior, but does not trivialize important issues or controversies. It covers the important issues of his...
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244,18 zł |
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Field and Laboratory Exercises in Animal Behavior
ISBN: 9780123725820 / Angielski / Spiralna / 223 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) Field and Laboratory Exercises in Animal Behavior is an interactive laboratory manual for students in animal behavior, ethology, and behavioral ecology. It is the first of its kind in this subject area that guides students through the diverse and fascinating fields of behavioral and ethological studies, employing a wide array of organisms as model systems for the study of behavior. Students participate in the development of hypothesis and turn the recording, analysis, and interpretation of data into an active and engaging process. A teacher-friendly companion website provides... Field and Laboratory Exercises in Animal Behavior is an interactive laboratory manual for students in animal behavior, ethology, and behavio... |
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146,84 zł |
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A Manual for Wildlife Radio Tagging
ISBN: 9780124042421 / Angielski / Miękka / 311 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) Retaining the introductory flavor of the now classic First Edition, this revision includes all the latest techniques in the field. New information on methods of radio tag harnessing, new sections on satellite tracking techniques and new types of data analysis are all included. Still the only comprehensive, up-to-date, introduction to this fundamental technique for wildlife and behavioral biologists. * A unique guide to the subject
* Full coverage of the very latest techniques in both terrestrial and satellite tracking * Detailed, practical guidance in how to fit tags, track animals,... Retaining the introductory flavor of the now classic First Edition, this revision includes all the latest techniques in the field. New information on ...
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465,94 zł |
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Parasitic Protozoa
ISBN: 9780124260122 / Angielski / Twarda / 323 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) Updated and much expanded, the Second Edition of Parasitic Protozoa is designed to be useful to physicians, veterinarians, and research scientists concerned with diseases caused by protozoa in man, and in domestic and wild animals including fish, mollusks and insects, as well as the more commonly considered vertebrate animals. Each section contains information on disease pathogens, treatment, diagnosis, and epidemiology of the diseases caused by the various protozoans. The book is not limited to these medically-oriented subjects, but treats taxonomy, morphology, and metabolism of the...
Updated and much expanded, the Second Edition of Parasitic Protozoa is designed to be useful to physicians, veterinarians, and research scienti...
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314,48 zł |
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Acoustic Communication in Birds: Sounds Production, Perception and Design Features of Sounds
ISBN: 9780124268012 / Angielski / Twarda / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) Acoustic Communication in Birds, Volume 1: Production, Perception, and Design Features of Sounds presents the scientific study of bird vocalizations. This book discusses the relations between the physical structure of bird vocalization and their quality as perceived by the recipient. Organized into nine chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the first sound recording of bird sound. This text then outlines some of the complex processes and events between sound production and behavior response to sound. Other chapters consider the study of neural control of vocalizations in... Acoustic Communication in Birds, Volume 1: Production, Perception, and Design Features of Sounds presents the scientific study of bird vocalization... |
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244,18 zł |
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Acoustic Communication in Birds: Song Learning & Its Consequences
ISBN: 9780124268029 / Angielski / Twarda / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) Acoustic Communication in Birds, Volume 2: Song Learning and Its Consequences investigates acoustic communication in birds, with emphasis on song learning and its consequences. Some issues in the study of bird sounds are discussed, with particular reference to evolutionary considerations. The ontogeny of acoustic behavior in birds is also considered, along with sound production, neural control of song, and auditory perception. Comprised of nine chapters, this volume begins with an introduction to the nature, extent, and evolution of vocal learning in birds. Several well-documented...
Acoustic Communication in Birds, Volume 2: Song Learning and Its Consequences investigates acoustic communication in birds, with emphasis on song lear...
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482,16 zł |
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Neurotrophic Factors
ISBN: 9780124558304 / Angielski / Twarda / 607 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25 dni roboczych (bez gwarancji dostawy w 2019 r.) This volume clearly synthesizes current information on defined neurotrophic factors, emphasizing their localization and molecular/cellular function in the central nervous system. Brain development and aging, neurodegenerative disorders, plasticity, and memory all are closely examined within the context of this rapidly expanding field. Researchers in neurobiology, cell biology, and molecular biology will find Neurotrophic Factors an invaluable reference for their research libraries.
This volume clearly synthesizes current information on defined neurotrophic factors, emphasizing their localization and molecular/cellular function in...
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314,48 zł |