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Contents Animal Behaviour
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Second edition Fred D. Singer
Biological Anthropology
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An undergraduate text providing students with a solid understanding of ecological concepts while illuminating their real-world applications.
Biological Psychology and Neuroscience
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Cell Biology
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Ethics
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Animal Behaviour
Animal Curation
The Science of Care and Welfare Andrew R. Halloran
This evidence-based guide explores both standardized and individualized approaches to ensuring that animals thrive in captive environments. November 2025 244 x 170 mm c.282pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-00-918153-2 Paperback £35.00 / US$45.00 P
Measuring Behaviour An Introductory Guide Fourth edition Melissa Bateson, Paul Martin
Explains the concepts and practical methods of behavioural science in clear, concise terms: vital for understanding humans, animals and AIs. May 2021 229 x 152 mm 246pp PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-108-74572-7 Paperback £30.00 / US$41.00 X
Animal Behaviour
The Evolution of Social Behaviour Michael Taborsky, Michael A. Cant and Jan Komdeur
Understanding Animal Behaviour
What to Measure and Why Sergio Pellis and Vivien Pellis
Comparative Cognition Mary C. Olmstead, Valerie A. Kuhlmeier
This book introduces cognitive processes and animal behaviour across species, integrating classic studies and contemporary research in psychology, biology and neuroscience. January 2015 246 x 189 mm 481pp 214 b/w illus. 1 table 128 exercises PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-107-64831-9 Paperback £48.00 / US$66.00 X
An Introduction to Animal Behaviour Sixth edition Aubrey Manning and Marian Stamp Dawkins
A beautifully written introduction to the fundamentals of animal behaviour, this revised and updated edition is now in full colour. May 2012 246 x 189 mm 467pp 71 b/w illus. 135 colour illus. PB, HB, EB, CA 978-0-521-16514-3 Paperback £47.00 / US$72.00 X
Biological Anthropology
Human Behavioral Ecology Edited by Jeremy Koster, Brooke Scelza and Mary K. Shenk
First book to outline the fundamental principles of social evolution underlying the stunning diversity of social systems and behaviours.
Studying behaviour in animals requires numerical measurement. This book provides a scientific framework for what to measure and why.
A comprehensive introduction to the latest theory and empirical research in the field of human behavioral ecology.
August 2021 247 x 174 mm 424pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-74616-8 Paperback £44.00 / US$55.00 P
May 2021 228 x 152 mm 166pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-70510-3 Paperback £36.00 / US$48.00 P
Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology, 92 March 2024 244 x 170 mm 534pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-43434-8 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 P
Dental Anthropology Second edition Simon Hillson
The definitive textbook on tooth identification, variation, histology, wear and disease for students of biological anthropology. August 2023 246 x 189 mm 450pp PB, EB, CA 978-1-108-43396-9 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
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Biological Psychology and Neuroscience
Foundations of Behavior Genetics Scott F. Stoltenberg
This text is a current, comprehensive introduction to the link between genes and behavior. July 2022 253 x 203 mm 500pp HB, EB, CA 978-1-108-48797-9 Hardback £68.00 / US$90.00 X
Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience
Evolutionary Psychology
Jon C. Horvitz, Barry L. Jacobs
An Introduction Fifth edition Lance Workman, Will Reader
A user-friendly introduction to brain and behavior, highlighting essential concepts with studies employing modern neuroscience techniques.
An accessible introduction to evolutionary psychology, including the latest research advances, new case studies, and revised figures.
July 2022 254 x 178 mm 652pp PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-108-72078-6 Paperback £47.00 / US$64.00 X
Biological Psychology and Neuroscience
The Neuroscience of Addiction Francesca Mapua Filbey
Combines classic theories with current neuroscientific studies to explain the addiction cycle, focusing on neuroimaging studies and applications. Cambridge Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Psychology March 2019 228 x 152 mm 206pp 64 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 6 tables PB, EB, CA 978-1-107-56733-7 Paperback £27.99 / US$37.00 P
October 2025 254 x 203 mm c.520pp PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-00-945291-5 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X
Third edition Mary E. Harrington
A student guide to neuroscience research including how to select a topic, analyze data, and present research. February 2020 246 x 189 mm 202pp 31 b/w illus. 86 colour illus. PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-108-71692-5 Paperback £36.00 / US$50.00 X
Biomedical Engineering
Bionanotechnology
Concepts and Applications Ljiljana Fruk, Antonina Kerbs
Connecting theory with reallife applications, this essential textbook equips students with a comprehensive knowledge of the key concepts in bionanotechnology. February 2021 246 x 189 mm 452pp PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-108-45290-8 Paperback £51.00 / US$68.00 X
Biodesign
The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies Second edition Paul G. Yock, Stefanos Zenios, Josh Makower, Todd J. Brinton, Uday N. Kumar, F. T. Jay Watkins, Lyn Denend, Thomas M. Krummel, Christine Q. Kurihara
A step-by-step, full-color guide to successful medical technology innovation with a new focus on value-based innovation and global opportunities. April 2015 276 x 219 mm 952pp 255 colour illus. 67 tables HB, EB, CA 978-1-107-08735-4 Hardback £76.00 / US$106.00 P
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The Design of Experiments in Neuroscience
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Introduction to Medical Software
Foundations for Digital Health, Devices, and Diagnostics Xenophon Papademetris, Ayesha N. Quraishi and Gregory P. Licholai
A concise and accessible overview of the design, implementation and management of medical software. Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering May 2022 246 x 189 mm 338pp HB, EB, CA 978-1-316-51499-3 Hardback £57.99 / US$75.00 X
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Bridging Medicine and Technology Second edition W. Mark Saltzman
The second edition of this introductory textbook conveys the impact of biomedical engineering through examples, applications, and a problem-solving approach. Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering May 2015 246 x 189 mm 779pp 253 b/w illus. 245 colour illus. 30 tables HB, EB, CA 978-1-107-03719-9 Hardback £64.00 / US$87.00 X
Biophysics and Physiology
Methods in Molecular Biophysics
Structure, Dynamics, Function for Biology and Medicine Second edition Nathan R. Zaccai, Igor N. Serdyuk, Joseph Zaccai
A comprehensive graduate textbook explaining key physical methods in biology, reflecting the very latest research in this fast-moving field. May 2017 276 x 219 mm 702pp 825 b/w illus. HB, EB, CA 978-1-107-05637-4 Hardback £57.00 / US$82.00 X
Essential Biomaterials Science David Williams
This groundbreaking single-authored textbook equips students with everything they need to know about biomaterials science. Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering July 2014 246 x 189 mm 672pp 200 b/w illus. 28 colour illus. 35 tables HB, EB, CA 978-0-521-89908-6 Hardback £83.00 / US$124.00 X
Biophysics and Physiology
Electric Brain Signals
Foundations and Applications of Biophysical Modeling Geir Halnes, Torbjørn V. Ness, Solveig Næss, Espen Hagen, Klas H. Pettersen, Gaute T. Einevoll
Presents biophysical theory and computer code for modelling and interpreting extracellular electric and magnetic brain signals. June 2024 244 x 170 mm 400pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-00-901862-3 Paperback £54.99 / US$69.99 P
Wilson and Walker’s Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Eighth edition Edited by Andreas Hofmann and Samuel Clokie
A major update of a best-selling textbook that introduces students to the key experimental and analytical techniques underpinning life science research. April 2018 247 x 174 mm 956pp 374 colour illus. PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-316-61476-1 Paperback £46.00 / US$61.00 X
Cell Biology
Introduction to Cancer Biology Second edition Robin Hesketh
An accessible, introductory textbook covering the basic principles and latest research on the causes, growth, detection, and treatment of cancers. September 2023 254 x 203 mm 450pp PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-00-906833-8 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
Computational Biology
Principles of Computational Modelling in Neuroscience Second edition David Sterratt, Bruce Graham, Andrew Gillies, Gaute Einevoll, David Willshaw
Learn to use computational modelling techniques to understand the nervous system at all levels, from ion channels to networks. October 2023 254 x 203 mm 552pp PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-108-71642-0 Paperback £54.99 / US$69.99 X
Genome-Scale Algorithm Design
Bioinformatics in the Era of High-Throughput Sequencing Second edition Veli Mäkinen, Djamal Belazzougui, Fabio Cunial and Alexandru I. Tomescu
The fundamental algorithms and data structures that power standard bioscience workflows, with rigorous computer science formulations. October 2023 244 x 170 mm 470pp 160 b/w illus. 50 tables HB, EB, CO 978-1-00-934123-3 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99 P
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Computational Biology
Computational Thinking for Life Scientists Benny Chor, Amir Rubinstein
Introduces fundamental computational ideas and concepts in a biological context, with real-world examples and exercises in Python. September 2022 247 x 174 mm 216pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-316-64759-2 Paperback £31.00 / US$42.00 P
Ecology, Conservation Biology and Environmental Science
Introduction to Conservation Genetics and Genomics Third edition Richard Frankham, Jonathan D. Ballou, Catherine E. Grueber, Melinda Pickup, Adam J. Stow, Paul Sunnucks
Accessible, educationally rich, and full-color introduction to conservation genetics, fully updated in light of the genomics revolution.
Spatial Analysis
A Guide for Ecologists Third edition Mark R. T. Dale, Marie-Josée Fortin
A comprehensive resource on spatial and spatio-temporal analysis methods, offering guidance and examples on selecting the correct techniques. July 2025 244 x 170 mm 416pp PB, EB, CO 978-1-00-915867-1 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 P
Ecology in Action Second edition Fred D. Singer
An undergraduate text providing students with a solid understanding of ecological concepts while illuminating their real-world applications. July 2024 276 x 216 mm 643pp PB, EB, CA 978-1-108-92722-2 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X
August 2026 254 x 203 mm c.838pp PB, EB, CA 978-1-108-92741-3 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
Ecology, Conservation Biology and Environmental Science
Wetland Ecology
Principles and Conservation Third edition Paul A. Keddy
A thoroughly updated and accessible textbook featuring topical issues such as sea level rise, eutrophication, restoration and conservation. September 2023 253 x 203 mm 566pp PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-00-928864-4 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X
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Ecotoxicology
Peter G. C. Campbell, Peter V. Hodson, Pamela M. Welbourn and David A. Wright
The sources, distribution, toxicity and management of environmental contaminants, from molecular interactions to ecological effects. May 2022 280 x 216 mm 594pp PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-108-81973-2 Paperback £47.00 / US$61.00 X
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Ecohydrology
Dynamics of Life and Water in the Critical Zone Amilcare Porporato, Jun Yin
Rigorous yet accessible textbook on ecohydrology for advanced students, and a reference for researchers, professionals, and engineers. February 2022 254 x 203 mm 396pp HB, EB, CA 978-1-108-84054-5 Hardback £54.00 / US$72.00 P
Introduction to Population Biology Second edition Dick Neal
Updated to include two new chapters, a modified Part II structure, more recent empirical examples, and online spreadsheet simulations. November 2018 246 x 189 mm 460pp 221 b/w illus. 4 maps PB, EB, CA 978-1-107-60512-1 Paperback £48.00 / US$70.00 X
Ecology, Conservation Biology and Environmental Science
Plant Ecology
Origins, Processes, Consequences Second edition Paul A. Keddy
This book presents a global and interdisciplinary approach to plant ecology, guiding students through essential concepts with real-world examples. June 2017 246 x 189 mm 624pp 187 b/w illus. 192 colour illus. 64 tables 89 exercises HB, EB, CA 978-1-107-11423-4 Hardback £62.00 / US$84.00 X
Entomology
Foundations of Socio-Environmental Research Legacy Readings with Commentaries William R. Burnside, Simone Pulver, Kathryn J. Fiorella, Meghan L. Avolio and Steven M. Alexander
Interdisciplinary anthology of 53 foundational readings on socioenvironmental research with expert commentary and links to contemporary scholarship.
The Insects
Structure and Function Fifth edition R. F. Chapman Edited by Stephen J. Simpson and Angela E. Douglas
A long-awaited update of the standard textbook on insect structure and function, revised by a team of eminent insect physiologists. January 2013 246 x 189 mm 959pp 597 b/w illus. 29 tables PB, EB, CA 978-0-521-11389-2 Paperback £60.00 / US$76.00 X
Ethics
Ethics and Animals An Introduction Second edition Lori Gruen
This updated introduction to animal ethics helps readers to reflect critically and empathetically on our relationships with other animals. Cambridge Applied Ethics August 2021 244 x 170 mm 270pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-98657-1 Paperback £28.00 / US$37.00 P
December 2022 253 x 203 mm 774pp HB, EB, CO 978-1-00-917784-9 Hardback £42.00 / US$53.00 P
Evolutionary Biology
The Evolution of Everything
The Patterns and Causes of Big History Brian Villmoare
The Failures of Mathematical Anti-Evolutionism Jason Rosenhouse
This book explores the underlying forces that have shaped the history and prehistory of the earth and humanity.
This book refutes anti-scientific, superficially mathematical arguments used to support anti-evolutionism in language accessible for both lay and professional audiences.
November 2022 244 x 170 mm 432pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-79732-0 Paperback £36.00 / US$48.00 P
May 2022 229 x 152 mm 310pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-82044-8 Paperback £31.00 / US$42.00 P
Only in Africa
Biological Evolution
Demonstrates how Africa’s physical features, savannas and abundant grazers enabled frugivorous apes to become savanna-living hunters.
A comprehensive and cohesive account of the evolution story, written for undergraduate students from a variety of biological disciplines.
October 2021 244 x 170 mm 376pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-95966-7 Paperback £38.00 / US$55.00 P
November 2020 244 x 170 mm 278pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-0-521-01205-8 Paperback £38.00 / US$50.00 P
The Ecology of Human Evolution Norman Owen-Smith
An Introduction Mike Cassidy
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Genomics and Bioinformatics
Genetics
An Introduction to Genetic Engineering Fourth edition Desmond S. T. Nicholl
An accessible introduction to genetic engineering, including recent developments in bioethics, sequencing technology and genome editing.
Quantitative Genetics Armando Caballero
An up-to-date, accessible guide to the main concepts and applications of quantitative genetics. April 2020 244 x 170 mm 338pp 101 b/w illus. 43 tables PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-108-72235-3 Paperback £36.00 / US$49.00 P
March 2023 246 x 189 mm 466pp PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-00-918060-3 Paperback £44.99 / US$60.00 X
Multivariate Biomarker Discovery
Dinosaurs
A concise guide to all aspects of predictive modeling for biomarker discovery for medical diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized medicine.
Fully updated and beautifully illustrated, this leading textbook teaches science and non-science majors to think like a scientist.
Data Science Methods for Efficient Analysis of HighDimensional Biomedical Data Darius M. Dziuda
June 2024 244 x 170 mm 294pp HB, EB, CO 978-1-316-51870-0 Hardback £59.99 / US$79.99 P
Second edition David Moore, Geoffrey D. Robson and Anthony P. J. Trinci
A thoroughly updated second edition, providing aspiring mycologists with an all-embracing view of the kingdom fungi. June 2020 280 x 216 mm 610pp 170 b/w illus. 160 colour illus. 49 tables PB, EB, CA 978-1-108-74568-0 Paperback £51.99 / US$71.99 X
Phycology Fifth edition Robert Edward Lee
A classic resource on phycology, now including updated material about algae biofuel, algal toxins, and algal molecular systematics. March 2018 246 x 189 mm 546pp 427 b/w illus. PB, EB, CA 978-1-107-55565-5 Paperback £53.00 / US$75.00 X
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A Concise Natural History Fourth edition David E. Fastovsky, David B. Weishampel Illustrated by John Sibbick
July 2021 276 x 219 mm 534pp 366 colour illus. 3 tables PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-108-46929-6 Paperback £54.00 / US$75.00 X
Quantitative Methods and Modelling
Plant Science
21st Century Guidebook to Fungi
Palaeobiology
The Fundamentals of Horticulture Theory and Practice Chris Bird
Essential reading for all those interested in horticulture, from students to keen gardeners. Focuses on practical applications, and supports RHS specifications. April 2014 246 x 189 mm 473pp 304 colour illus. 65 tables PB, EB, CA 978-0-521-70739-8 Paperback £46.00 / US$61.00 X
Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Biologists Second edition Gerry P. Quinn and Michael J. Keough
A biostatistics textbook for upper undergraduate and graduate students, covering analyses used by biologists and now including R code. September 2023 254 x 203 mm 405pp 140 b/w illus. PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-107-68767-7 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
Quantitative Methods and Modelling
An Introduction to Python Programming for Scientists and Engineers Johnny Wei-Bing Lin, Hannah Aizenman, Erin Manette Cartas Espinel, Kim Gunnerson and Joanne Liu
Textbook that uses examples and Jupyter notebooks from across the sciences and engineering to teach Python programming.
Biostatistics with R
An Introductory Guide for Field Biologists Jan Leps, Petr Šmilauer
A straightforward introduction to a wide range of statistical methods for field biologists, using thoroughly explained R code. July 2020 247 x 174 mm 382pp PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-108-72734-1 Paperback £30.00 / US$42.00 X
Experimental Design for Laboratory Biologists Stanley E. Lazic
A guide to designing lab-based biological experiments that have low bias, high precision and widely applicable results. December 2016 246 x 189 mm 422pp 124 b/w illus. PB, HB, EB, CA 978-1-107-42488-3 Paperback £47.00 / US$65.00 X
Learning Scientific Programming with Python Second edition Christian Hill
This fast-paced introduction to Python moves from the basics to advanced concepts, enabling readers to gain proficiency quickly. November 2020 244 x 170 mm 568pp PB, EB, CO 978-1-108-74591-8 Paperback £40.00 / US$53.00 P
July 2022 246 x 189 mm 766pp PB, EB, CA 978-1-108-70112-9 Paperback £57.00 / US$74.00 X
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