John A. Wiens traces his journeys through several subfields of ecology-and, in so doing, gives readers an inside look at how science actually works.

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This book is a biography of Winfield Scott Hancock, one of the most important Union generals in the American Civil War. Forney traces Hancock's life from his childhood in Pennsylvania…

In recent years, biologists have increasingly realized the importance of using phylogenies for understanding how organisms, traits and interactions between species evolve. This volume is dedicated to morphological phylogenetics. It…

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…

Ideal for researchers and natural-resource managers, this book explores new research and novel perspectives on ‘sources and sinks’ - a powerful framework for conceptualizing the population dynamics of animals, plants…

Those concerned about the future of imperiled species will appreciate the compelling case studies and explanations this book offers. Readers will gain an understanding of the challenge of conserving a…

Inspiration and Innovation in Teaching and Teacher Education is an edited collection that offers a variety of conceptual and research-based discussions on teaching and teacher education in Canada and internationally…