Biology, life sciences

Bring the beauty of National Trust gardens to your own little patch.

From expert on sustainable excellence, coach, and bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness comes a revelatory book on rethinking change and creating a rugged and flexible mindset amidst life's intensifying flux.

An allotment is one of the best - and cheapest ways - of getting hold of valuable gardening space to grow you own.

Von Matriarchaten, Pseudopenissen, KannibalinnenWas bedeutet es, dem weiblichen Geschlecht anzugehören?

A sweeping new account of the role of power in the evolution of all life on EarthPower has many dimensions, from individual attributes such as strength and speed to the collective advantages of groups.

This book provides a comprehensive review of the history of concepts of the endocrine, nervous and immune systems throughout the last century.

Elasticity is absolutely necessary for living a normal life.

'An epic travelogue, brimming with the excitement of discovery.

WINNER OF THE 2025 PULITZER PRIZE FOR BIOGRAPHYAn Economist book of the year 2024.

Research in biology and all basic sciences has undergone profound transformations in recent decades.

*An Economist, Financial Times, Guardian, Prospect and Sunday Times Book of the Year*Shortlisted for the FT and Schroders Business Book of the YearThis is the only book you need to understand our new world from the ultimate AI insider, the CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of the pioneering AI company DeepMind.

This indispensable textbook provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of plant anatomy and emphasizes the application of plant anatomy and its relevance to modern botanical research.

Fully revised and updated to include new topical study areas, the second edition of the successful text the Ecology of Insects provides a balanced treatment of the theory and practice of pure and applied insect ecology.

Ideal for the student seeking a solid understanding of the basic principles in this rapidly developing field, this best-selling text offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of virology.

Get ready for lift-off and journey through outer space with Future Genius: The Solar System!

MICROBIAL FERMENTATIONS IN NATURE AND AS DESIGNED PROCESSES Fermentation is one of the most important metabolic tools that biology has developed and microorganisms in many ways seem to have become the true masters of fermentative metabolism.

The equations of phyllotaxis were discovered by Douady and Couder: these describe the inhibition "e;force"e; generated by an incipient primordium, preventing the initiation of other primordia in its vicinity: the method that was lacking was to take into account the distance of primordia to the meristem apex over the course of its development.

How recent breakthroughs in longevity research offer clues about human agingAll of us would like to live longer, or to slow the debilitating effects of age.

At the heart of the globalization of trade and of economies, estuarine cities are at the forefront of accelerating global change.

MIRADAS FASCINANTES A LA VIDA EMOCIONAL DE LOS ANIMALESSolícito como una ardilla, leal como un cuervo, compasivo como un ratón de campo, triste como una cierva.

En los bosques suceden cosas sorprendentes: árboles que se comunican entre sí, árboles que aman y cuidan a sus hijos y a sus viejos y enfermos vecinos; árboles sensibles, con emociones, con recuerdos.

Los árboles parecen estar callados en nuestro jardín, pero no es así.

Peter Wohlleben vive rodeado de árboles.

UN UNIVERSO MISTERIOSO REPLETO DE MARAVILLASLa naturaleza es una caja de sorpresas: los árboles caducifolios afectan a la rotación de la tierra, las grullas sabotean la producción de jamón en España y los bosques de coníferas pueden hacer que llueva.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Most people think I save dogs, but really they saved me.

Cómo aprenden los árboles a lidiar con el cambio climático y por qué el bosque nos salvará si se lo permitimos.

Since ancient times, asymptomatic bone variations have been studied in many different disciplines.

How recent breakthroughs in longevity research offer clues about human agingAll of us would like to live longer, or to slow the debilitating effects of age.

A groundbreaking new perspective on collective behavior across biological systemsCollective behavior is everywhere in nature, from gene transcription and cancer cells to ant colonies and human societies.

'A fascinating treasure trove for plant lovers and gardeners alike.

Research Ethics for Scientists A fully updated textbook helping advanced students and young scientists navigate the ethical challenges that are common to scientific researchers in academia As the number of scientific journals, government regulations, and institutional guidelines continue to grow, research scientists are increasingly facing ethical dilemmas.

MICROBIAL FERMENTATIONS IN NATURE AND AS DESIGNED PROCESSES Fermentation is one of the most important metabolic tools that biology has developed and microorganisms in many ways seem to have become the true masters of fermentative metabolism.

Research Ethics for Scientists A fully updated textbook helping advanced students and young scientists navigate the ethical challenges that are common to scientific researchers in academia As the number of scientific journals, government regulations, and institutional guidelines continue to grow, research scientists are increasingly facing ethical dilemmas.

Esta revisión de la perspectiva evolutiva de la salud busca constituirse en un nuevo recurso de estudio, análisis y discusión para los profesionales interesados.

GENETIC THEORY AND ANALYSIS Understand and apply what drives change of characteristic genetic traits and heredity Genetics is the study of how traits are passed from parents to their offspring and how the variation in those traits affects the development and health of the organism.

Photosynthesis: From Plants to Nanomaterials in the Nanomaterial-Plant Interactions series, summarizes both the foundational mechanisms and latest advances in photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis: From Plants to Nanomaterials in the Nanomaterial-Plant Interactions series, summarizes both the foundational mechanisms and latest advances in photosynthesis.

Includes expert advice on feeding, providing shelter and mating right through to selling the meat and raising piglets.

Take a deep breathSteve Backshall was nine years old the first time he saw a shark, while on holiday with his family in Malaysia.

It's no shock that the beekeeping trend is steadily on the rise.

Unscharfe Grenzen und fließende Übergänge kommen in allen Registern der Erfahrung vor.

Elasticity is absolutely necessary for living a normal life.

Este libro describe aspectos fundamentales sobre las características de las algas marinas, sus principales usos, aplicaciones y aporta estudios de caso en distintas partes del mundo.

Erstmals in der Geschichte der Menschheit geht die Wachstumsrate unserer Spezies zurück.

A thrilling face-to-face encounter with animals in their own environment their elaborate displays, intimate lives, and extraordinary behaviourDid you know that elephants give each other names, orangutans self-medicate, and rats giggle?

¿Qué hace a los humanos diferentes de otros animales?

The incorporation of functional ingredients in a given food system and the processing and handling of such foods are associated with nutritional challenges for their healthy delivery.