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	Biodiversity Conservation: A Very Short Introduction £8.99 David Macdonald 9780199592272 Paperback 27 July 2023 Very Short Introductions The conservation of biodiversity is one of the most important challenges facing the world today. In this Very Short Introduction, David Macdonald introduces the concept of biodiversity and the basic biological processes it involves. He considers not only the threats to biodiversity but looks at solutions for the future.
	River Ecology: Science and Management for a Changing World £39.99 Michael A. Mallin 9780199549528 Paperback 20 July 2023 This accessible textbook takes a broad approach to river ecology, covering the basics but going beyond by including topics that are often overlooked such as blackwater streams and rivers, tidal creek ecosystems, and reservoir limnology. There is significant emphasis on anthropogenic impacts.
	Biology and Ecology of Streams and Rivers £100.00 Alan Hildrew, Paul Giller 9780198516101 Hardback 30 May 2023 Provides a concise, current and accessible overview of running water systems. The book's unifying focus is on rivers and streams as ecosystems in which the particular identity of organisms is not the main emphasis but rather the processes in which they are involved - specifically energy flow and the cycling of materials.
	Biology and Ecology of Streams and Rivers £39.99 Alan Hildrew, Paul Giller 9780198516118 Paperback 30 May 2023 Provides a concise, current and accessible overview of running water systems. The book's unifying focus is on rivers and streams as ecosystems in which the particular identity of organisms is not the main emphasis but rather the processes in which they are involved - specifically energy flow and the cycling of materials.
	Genes: A Very Short Introduction Second Edition £8.99 Jonathan Slack 9780192856708 Paperback 27 April 2023 Very Short Introductions In this Very Short Introduction to the gene Jonathan Slack explores the discovery, nature, and role of genes in evolution and development. Looking at how genes are understood as a concept, the nature of genetic variation, and how their mutation can lead to disease, this is an ideal guide for anyone curious about what genes are and how they work.
	Invertebrates Fourth Edition £128.99 Richard C. Brusca, Gonzalo Giribet, Wendy Moore 9780197554418 Paperback 20 December 2022 An invaluable text and reference for both students and scholars alike, this is the most complete, authoritative, and visually engaging guide to the field of invertebrate biology. If you are a lecturer interested in adopting this title for your course, please contact your local campus representative to arrange a local price.
	Vertebrate Life Eleventh Edition £110.99 Harvey Pough, William E. Bemis, Betty Anne McGuire, Christine M. Janis 9780197558621 Paperback 14 November 2022 If you are a lecturer interested in adopting this title for your course, please contact your local campus representative to arrange a local price.
	Biological Science: Exploring the Science of Life, Biomedical Edition £44.99 Jon Scott, Gus Cameron, Anne Goodenough, Dawn Hawkins, Jenny Koenig, Martin Luck, Despo Papachristodoulou, Alison Snape, Kay Yeoman, Mark Goodwin 9780198783695 Paperback 08 November 2022 More than any other general biology text, Biological Science: Exploring the Science of Life, Biomedical Edition encourages students to be active learners. It sets them on a path towards a deeper understanding of the key biological concepts that underpin the study of biomedical science and allied disciplines, and a greater appreciation of biology as a dynamic experimental science.
	Photosynthetic Life: Origin, Evolution, and Future £22.99 Denis Murphy, Tanai Cardona 9780198815723 Paperback 31 October 2022 Oxford Biology Primers Written primarily for mid-to-upper level undergraduates, this title provides an introduction to the evolution of the photosynthetic organisms that dominate the biosphere and underpin the rest of life on Earth.
	Viruses: A Very Short Introduction Third Edition £8.99 Dorothy H. Crawford 9780192865069 Paperback 27 October 2022 Very Short Introductions Viruses are everywhere, and as the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, cannot be ignored. From their discovery to the unravelling of their intricate structures, this Very Short Introduction provides a rounded and concise account of the nature of viruses, how they attack their hosts, and the efforts to control them.
	Biological Science: Exploring the Science of Life £54.99 Jon Scott, Gus Cameron, Anne Goodenough, Dawn Hawkins, Jenny Koenig, Martin Luck, Despo Papachristodoulou, Alison Snape, Kay Yeoman, Mark Goodwin 9780198783688 Paperback 29 July 2022 Biological Science: Exploring the Science of Life, more than any other general biology text, helps students to master the key concepts while viewing biology as a dynamic experimental science. It is the only book to make thinking like a biologist second nature.
	Bacteria: A Very Short Introduction Second Edition £8.99 Sebastian G. B. Amyes 9780192895240 Paperback 23 June 2022 Very Short Introductions This Very Short Introduction explores the nature of bacteria, their origin, evolution, and relationship to the environment to demonstrate the fundamental role they play in our existence. This new edition examines the symbiotic relationship between the human body and bacteria, including their role in disease, wellness, and evolutionary development.
	Insects: A Very Short Introduction £8.99 Simon Leather 9780198847045 Paperback 23 June 2022 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.
	The Marine Environment and Biodiversity £19.99 Michael Kent 9780198869085 Paperback 27 January 2022 Oxford Biology Primers Written primarily for 16-19 year old students, this primer introduces the key features of the marine environment and explores the great diversity of life which the ocean supports, as well as discussing the threats to this environment and its biodiversity that result from human activity.
	Predator Ecology: Evolutionary Ecology of the Functional Response £34.99 John P. DeLong 9780192895516 Paperback 15 September 2021 Predator-prey interactions are ubiquitous, govern the flow of energy up trophic levels, and strongly influence the structure of ecological systems. They are typically quantified using the functional response - the relationship between a predator's foraging rate and the availability of food.
	Conservation Technology £37.99 Serge A. Wich, Alex K. Piel 9780198850250 Paperback 31 August 2021 The first comprehensive text to describe the breadth of available technology for conservation and to evaluate its varied applications, bringing together a team of international experts using a diverse range of approaches.
	Amphibians: A Very Short Introduction £8.99 T. S. Kemp 9780198842989 Paperback 22 July 2021 Very Short Introductions
	Biochemistry: A Very Short Introduction £8.99 Mark Lorch 9780198833871 Paperback 27 May 2021 Very Short Introductions All living things are composed of cells, which have fundamentally the same chemistry. Biochemistry is the study of reactions within these cells, and the molecules that are created, manipulated, and destroyed as a result of them. This book discusses the key concepts of biochemistry, as well as the recent discoveries and innovations in the field.
	Human Physiology: A Very Short Introduction £8.99 Jamie A. Davies 9780198869887 Paperback 27 May 2021 Very Short Introductions This book explores the field of human physiology, considering the interplay of physiological mechanisms and principles and how they come together to result in human life being sustained. It also discusses how physiological experiments are undertaken, and covers the medical applications of new discoveries.
	Insights from Data with R: An Introduction for the Life and Environmental Sciences £30.99 Owen L. Petchey, Andrew P. Beckerman, Natalie Cooper, Dylan Z. Childs 9780198849827 Paperback 25 February 2021 This accessible and engaging book provides readers with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to work with raw data and unlock essential information (insights) from data summaries and visualisations.