Cognitive enhancement / Kathleen M. Kantak, Joseph G. Wettstein editors

• Record Nr.: UNISA990006094130203316
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cham [etc.] : Springer International Publishing, copyr. 2015
• ISBN: 978-3-319-16521-9
• Descrizione fisica: VIII, 470 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
• Collana: Handbook of experimental pharmacology ; 228
• Disciplina: 616.891425
• Soggetti: Neuropsichiatria
• Collocazione: 616.891 COG 1
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia

The Helm dictionary of scientific bird names [[electronic resource] ] : from aalge to zusii / / James A. Jobling

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910781747203321
• Autore: Jobling James A
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, : Christopher Helm, 2010
• ISBN: 9786612723827; 1-4081-3326-1; 1-282-72382-0
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (433 p.)
• Disciplina: 598.014
• Soggetti: Birds; Birds - Latin (Medieval and modern)
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 415-432).
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Standard abbreviations and symbols; Conventions; How to use this dictionary; Glossary; The Dictionary; Bibliography
• Sommario/riassunto: Many scientific bird names describe a bird's habits, habitat,distribution or a plumage feature, while others are named after theirdiscoverers or in honour of prominent ornithologists. Thisextraordinary work of reference lists the generic and specific name foralmost every species of bird in the world and gives its meaning andderivation. In the case of eponyms brief biographical details areprovided for each of the personalities commemorated in the scientificnames. This fascinating book is an outstanding source of informationwhich will both educate and inform, and may even help to understandbirds