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	Invasive Species: A Very Short Introduction £8.99 Julie Lockwood 9780198818281 Paperback July 2022 Very Short Introductions Invasive species have become a major environmental issue in ecosystems across the world. Julie Lockwood considers how plant and animal species are introduced to new environments; the ecological, social, and economic impacts they can have; and approaches to managing them, against the broader backdrop of environmental change.
	Insects: A Very Short Introduction £8.99 Simon R Leather 9780198847045 Paperback December 2021 Very Short Introductions This book explores the extraordinarily diverse and beautiful world of insects, from tiny wasps to giant beetles. It analyses insect evolution, and describes their behaviour, their environments, and the interactions they have with other animals. It also discusses their vital role in all land ecosystems, and their importance for our own survival.
	Amphibians: A Very Short Introduction £8.99 T. S. Kemp 9780198842989 Paperback July 2021 Very Short Introductions
	Coral Reefs: A Very Short Introduction Second Edition £8.99 Charles Sheppard 9780198869825 Paperback April 2021 Very Short Introductions Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse of ecosystems. Here, Charles Sheppard tells the fascinating story of how and where coral reefs are formed and the variety of marine life they support. He highlights the severe threats they face due to climate change, pollution, and over-exploitation, and the ongoing conservation efforts to save them.
	Animal Physiology: an environmental perspective £54.99 Patrick Butler, Anne Brown, George Stephenson, John Speakman 9780199655458 Paperback February 2021 More than any other text, takes an evolutionary approach to show how physiological systems allow animals to adapt to their changing environments.
	Essential Ornithology Second Edition £34.99 Graham Scott 9780198804758 Paperback September 2020 Essential Ornithology provides the reader with a concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of birds, one of the most widely studied and commonly taught taxonomic groups.
	Smell: A Very Short Introduction £8.99 Matthew Cobb 9780198825258 Paperback May 2020 Very Short Introductions Matthew Cobb explores the sense of smell - its complex evolutionary history, and its many functions in a wide variety of animals, including humans. He describes the latest scientific research into this remarkable faculty, involving the brain as much as the nose, and reveals surprising insights into animal and human life.
	Systems Biology: A Very Short Introduction £8.99 Eberhard O. Voit 9780198828372 Paperback March 2020 Very Short Introductions Systems biology utilises new computational tools to analyse biological processes on an extraordinary scale. We can now study complex biological phenomena within their natural contexts, applying a holistic, systems-based approach. This book explores what this interdisciplinary field is about, and how it will affect our understanding of life.
	Animal Behavior Eleventh edition £44.99 Dustin Rubenstein, John Alcock 9781605358949 Paperback May 2019 Shows how researchers use scientific logic to study the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary bases of behaviour.
	Reptiles: A Very Short Introduction £8.99 T. S. Kemp 9780198806417 Paperback January 2019 Very Short Introductions From dinosaurs to lizards, snakes, and turtles, Tom Kemp considers the range of reptiles which have walked our Earth. Exploring how evolutionary adaptions have fitted them to their individual niches, he discusses their biology, such as cold bloodedness and feeding habits, and analyses why reptiles have been so successful throughout history.
	Behavioral Neurobiology: An integrative approach Third Edition £41.99 Günther K.H. Zupanc 9780198738725 Paperback January 2019 The only book to offer an up-to-date and in-depth coverage of key model systems to illustrate the fundamental principles of behavioral neurobiology.
	Eyes to See: The Astonishing Variety of Vision in Nature £18.99 Michael Land 9780198747710 Hardback November 2018 The spectacular capacity to see the world around them has evolved in many different ways among animals. From scallops and jumping spiders to humans, Michael Land explores the extraordinary variety of eyes in nature, how they work, and how they enable their bearers to survive.
	Moonstruck: How lunar cycles affect life £10.99 Ernest Naylor 9780198724223 Paperback October 2018 Compared to well established circadian rhythms, scientific evidence for biological clocks linked to the Moon has only recently become recognized. This book describes the growing evidence for lunar influences on animal behaviour, and considers whether humans may be affected too.
	Sexual Selection: A Very Short Introduction £7.99 Marlene Zuk, Leigh W. Simmons 9780198778752 Paperback August 2018 Very Short Introductions Sexual selection, Darwin's other big idea, is the selection for particular traits and behaviours that results from (usually) female choice and male competition. It can produce flamboyant features, such as the peacock's tail, which would seem to be detrimental to survival. This book explores our understanding of how sexual selection works.
	Veterinary Science: A Very Short Introduction £7.99 James Yeates 9780198790969 Paperback February 2018 Very Short Introductions James Yeates covers the history of veterinary science, considering the roles of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in animal health. Discussing recent challenges such as the outbreak of BSE, and antibiotic resistance, he considers the future of the field, and difficulties in balancing the interests of owners and animals when they don't coincide.
	Essential Fish Biology: Diversity, Structure, and Function £44.49 Derek Burton, Margaret Burton 9780198785569 Paperback October 2017 Essential Fish Biology provides an introductory overview of the functional biology of fish and how this may be affected by the widely contrasting habitat conditions within the aquatic environment.
	Animal Physiology Fourth Edition £49.99 Richard W. Hill, Gordon A. Wyse, Margaret Anderson 9781605357379 Paperback October 2017 Presents all the branches of modern animal physiology with a strong emphasis on integration of physiological knowledge, ecology, and evolutionary biology.
	Testosterone: The molecule behind power, sex, and the will to win £12.99 Joe Herbert 9780198724988 Paperback September 2017 Testosterone lies at the heart of maleness, and is involved in aggression, competitiveness, and risk-taking — all essential in our evolution. Joe Herbert describes the fascinating insights revealed by modern research into this primeval power that shaped our history and lurks below the veneer of our civilized modern world.
	Mammals: A Very Short Introduction £7.99 T. S. Kemp 9780198766940 Paperback September 2017 Very Short Introductions Relative newcomers within the story of evolution, mammals are hugely successful and have colonized land, water, and air. Tom Kemp discusses the great diversity of mammalian species, and looks at how their very disparate characteristics, physiologies, and behaviours are all largely driven by one uniting factor: endothermy, or warm-bloodedness.
	Dinosaurs: A Very Short Introduction Second Edition £8.99 David Norman 9780198795926 Paperback September 2017 Very Short Introductions David Norman discusses some of the most fascinating and iconic creatures to walk our Earth. Introducing the different famillies of dinosaurs, he discusses how they were first discovered and interpreted, and looks at how scientific break-throughs have changed our understanding of dinosaurs over the years.