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Beyond the Platypus Genome Frank Grützner, Neil Gemmell, Christopher Johnson This special issue, arising from the Boden Research Conference, 'Beyond the Platypus Genome' (held in Victor Harbor, South Australia, in 2008 and organised by Frank Grützner, Jennifer Marshall Graves and Russell Jones) summarises the most recent research and the new insights the platypus genome has given to mammalian evolution and all aspects of monotreme biology. It provides a rich source of up-to-date overviews, new ideas and new data for any scientist interested in comparative genomics and mammal biology. Paperback - ISBN:ZO57/03/04 - AU $ 75.00

Beyond the Platypus Genome Frank Grützner, Sharon Mortimer This special issue, arising from the Boden Research Conference, 'Beyond the Platypus Genome' (held in Victor Harbor, South Australia, in 2008 and organised by Frank Grützner, Jennifer Marshall Graves and Russell Jones) summarises the most recent research and new insights the platypus genome has given to mammalian evolution and all aspects of monotreme biology. Paperback - ISBN:RD21/08 - AU $ 75.00

Biology at a Glance Judy Dodds A handy reference and planner for biology teachers, based on the UK's GCSE curriculum. Paperback - ISBN:9781840760316 - AU $ 24.95

Boom and Bust Libby Robin, Robert Heinsohn, Leo Joseph Leading writers draw on ideas in both science and the humanities to tell the stories of birds and people in the world's driest inhabited continent. Hardback - ISBN:9780643096066 - AU $ 39.95

Coalescent Theory John Wakeley Presents the mathematics of gene genealogies for biologists at the graduate and post-graduate level and for mathematicians interested in biology. Paperback - ISBN:9780974707754 - AU $ 89.95

CSIRO List of Australian Vertebrates Mark Clayton, John C Wombey, Ian J Mason, R Terry Chesser, Alice Wells A fully updated, new edition of the definitive listing of Australia’s vertebrates and their conservation status. Paperback - ISBN:9780643090750 - AU $ 79.95

Dictionary of Australian and New Guinean Mammals Ronald Strahan, Pamela Conder A unified guide to the mammals of Australia and Melanesia, covering native and introduced species. Hardback - ISBN:9780643091672 - AU $ 49.95

Dinosaurs in Australia Benjamin P Kear, Robert J Hamilton-Bruce A comprehensive overview of the latest research on Australian Mesozoic faunas and floras. Paperback - ISBN:9780643100459 - AU $ 79.95

The Dominant Animal Paul R Ehrlich, Anne H Ehrlich How we attained supremacy – and how we may be undermining it. Paperback - ISBN:9781597260978 - AU $ 39.95

Ecology and Evolution of Dung Beetles Leigh W Simmons, T James Ridsdill-Smith Integrates our current knowledge of the phylogenetics and evolution, developmental biology, physiology, behaviour, and population and community ecology of dung beetles. Hardback - ISBN:9781444333152 - AU $130.00

Elements of Evolutionary Genetics Brian Charlesworth, Deborah Charlesworth Shows readers how models of the genetic processes involved in evolution are made and how the models are used to interpret classical and molecular genetic data. Hardback - ISBN:9780981519425 - AU $140.00

Evolution of Behavioural and Ecological Diversity BJ Crespi, DC Morris, LA Mound Presents a novel, ‘model clades’ approach to the study of biodiversification, explicitly integrating behaviour, ecology, taxonomy, phylogenetics, and evolution. Hardback - ISBN:9780975020616 - AU $ 49.95

Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems Paul Selden, John Nudds Succinct summaries of 14 of the better-known fossil Lagerstätten, beautifully illustrated throughout. Paperback - ISBN:9781840760415 - AU $ 54.95

Evolution, Development, and the Predictable Genome David Stern Explores the idea that development and evolution interact to make genetic evolution predictable. Hardback - ISBN:9781936221011 - AU $ 64.95

Feathered Dinosaurs John Long, Peter Schouten Dramatically brings to life all the known groups of dinosaurs that bore feathers. Hardback - ISBN:9780643094345 - AU $ 49.95

Fossil Invertebrates Paul D Taylor, David N Lewis A window into the ancient Earth when the seas teemed with ammonites, corals, sponges, molluscs, crinoids and trilobites. Hardback - ISBN:9780643091627 - AU $ 69.95

Genetic Engineering: Exploring the Issues DVD - ISBN:9780643095120 - AU $ 49.95

Gift Vouchers Are you looking for a book or subscription to give as a present, but aren’t sure what to choose? Voucher - ISBN:BVoucher25 - AU $ 25.00

Hymenoptera: Evolution, Biodiversity and Biological Control Andrew Austin, Mark Dowton Hardback - ISBN:9780643066106 - AU $195.00

Life of Marsupials Hugh Tyndale-Biscoe A complete overview of marsupial biology and explores how marsupials have evolved. Hardback - ISBN:9780643062573 - AU $110.00

Marine Parasitology Klaus Rohde A thorough overview of all aspects of marine parasitology. Hardback - ISBN:9780643090255 - AU $160.00

No Way Home David S Wilcove Wilcove guides us on their treacherous journeys, describing the barriers to migration and exploring what compels animals to keep on trekking. Paperback - ISBN:9781597263771 - AU $ 39.95

Platypus Ann Moyal The enigmatic story of a biological riddle that confounded scientists for nearly 90 years. Paperback - ISBN:9781741757798 - AU $ 24.99

Platypus Tom Grant, Illustrations by Dominic Fanning Presents factual information, a colourful history and biological investigation of this Australian icon. Paperback - ISBN:9780643093706 - AU $ 29.95

Practical Conservation Biology David Lindenmayer, Mark Burgman Reflects the latest thinking on topics central to conservation biology and natural resource management. Paperback - ISBN:9780643090897 - AU $ 79.95

Prehistoric Giants Danielle Clode Introducing the amazing world of Australian megafauna in the Pleistoceine era. Paperback - ISBN:9780980381320 - AU $ 24.95

Prehistoric Mammals Ken McNamara, Peter Murray What did Australia's prehistoric animals look like and how did they live? Small Paperback - ISBN:9781920843540 - AU $ 18.95

Proceedings of the Third National Rock-wallaby Symposium, Canberra, July 2010 Mark D B Eldridge This special issue arises from the Third National Rock-wallaby Symposium (held at the Shine Dome, Canberra, in July 2010). Paperback - ISBN:AM33/02 - AU $ 75.00

Sharks Michael Bright An accessible and vivid introduction to these fascinating and often misrepresented animals. Paperback - ISBN:9780565092894 - AU $ 29.95

Shorebirds of Australia Andrew Geering, Lindsay Agnew, Sandra Harding Describes and illustrates more than 50 species of shorebirds in Australia. Paperback - ISBN:9780643092266 - AU $ 39.95

Stray Feathers Penny Olsen AM, Leo Joseph Showcases some of the remarkable adaptations of Australian birds. Paperback - ISBN:9780643094932 - AU $ 59.95

Tree-kangaroos of Australia and New Guinea Roger Martin Provides a fascinating and readable account of tree-kangaroos - an unusual evolutionary conundrum. Paperback - ISBN:9780643090729 - AU $ 19.95

Upside Down World Penny Olsen AM Documents how our scientific knowledge evolved, using collectors' and naturalists' journals to enhance these stories. Paperback - ISBN:9780642277060 - AU $ 39.95

Why Does the World Stay Green? TCR White Explore a controversial theory that challenges the common understanding of natural population control in herbivores. Paperback - ISBN:9780643091580 - AU $ 19.95

Wildlife Population Dynamics and Management Jim Hone Paperback - ISBN:WR36/01 - AU $ 75.00

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