Biological Sciences

In a world of increasingly prominent hazards and disasters, from those with their genesis in natural events such as the South Asian tsunami, to human-induced atrocities and terrorist attacks, and the profound effects of climate change, this collection provides a timely assessment of these critical t... More

The time for modern biomass has come. It has long been overshadowed by other, more widely publicized renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar and hydro, and still retains an outmoded image in comparison to its apparently more attractive cousins.The potential for biomass to act as a store of... More

Autobiography of Charles Darwin contains the life and experiences of the man, not only in his own words, but also in the words of his son, Sir Francis Darwin.The natural historian and evolutionary theorist, Charles Darwin, initially studied medicine. However, he set sail on board the H.M.S. Beagle a... More

Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily. This book is aimed at undergraduate life science students who need to improve or brush-up their mathematical and statistical skills to a level which will ma... More

The Encyclopedic Dictionary Of Plant Breeding And RelatedSubjects is the first comprehensive book that contains clear and usefuldefinitions of the terms associated with plant breeding and relatedscientific/technological disciplines. This well-organized guide defines all ofthe jargon surrounding this... More

This book deals with Darwin’s major theories which are woven into the text in such a way as to appeal to all. It also details about his family life and work.... More

Agricultural (or “green”) biotechnology is a source of growing tensions in the global trading system. Genetically modified food thus faces an uncertain future. The technology behind it might revolutionize food production around the world. Or it might follow the example of nuclear energy, which d... More

"Instant Notes "titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily. "Instant Notes in Medical Microbiology "covers the basic concepts and terminology required to understand the different kinds of microorganisms; the spread... More

In addition to providing a dictionary of Plant pathological terms and a complete list of crop diseases accepted names synonyms and anamorphic/telemorphic names names of pathogens the Concise Encyclopedia of Plant Pathology is an essential reference for: The latest nomenclature and classification of ... More

This is a concise yetcomprehensive developmental biology book for undergraduates. All the importantareas in developmental biology are covered in a format that is ideal forlearning and rapid revision. ... More

Butterflies of Peninsular India represents the first fascicle in this series. This important new work of reference is also a joy to look at and a pleasure to read, combining comprehensiveness, consistency of style and beauty to this degree. Ancillary information on distribution, ecology and behaviou... More