Oxford University Press

A practical and integrated approach to carrying out research on the conservation status of exploited species, from data collection to long-term management. Wildlife conservation and sustainable use have recently become centrepieces in conservation and development research....

A Theory of Abundance, Distribution, and EnergeticsProvides readers with the concepts and practical tools required to understand the        maximum entropy principle, and apply it to an understanding of ecological patterns.          The theory developed predicts realistic forms for all metrics of ecology that        describe patterns in the...

Cosmetic surgery has become the subject of intense media and public interest in        the last few years. It is unique amongst the surgical specialties in that        prospective patients are directly targeted by advertising, and often, through the        use of aggressive sales and marketing techniques. For the general public and        potential...

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This book provides a pedagogical introduction to the theoretical and computer simulation techniques that are useful in the design of polymer formulations including personal care products, multiphase plastic materials, processed foods, and colloidal and nanoparticle dispersions. The book serves to unify previous work in a common language and...

Cancer is a problem that touches virtually everyone either directly or indirectly.          As one of the biggest killers in the Western world it is feared by many people. In        this Very Short Introduction, Nick James examines the trends and treatment of        cancer, looking at efforts to develop treatments, research into cures, and...