Natural History
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Natural History
Paperback. Covers various aspects of morel hunting and eating, from identification of true and false morels, what to wear - and what not to wear - and take with you on mushroom hunts; when to search for morels; the best places to look for them; cleaning and preservation methods; and recipes. Num Pages: 112 pages, 41 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472032747
- ISBN
- 9780472032747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.80
€ 16.99
€ 15.80
Paperback. Hyena investigates this fascinating animal throughout history. Mikita Brottman offers an enlightening view to an often misunderstood animal, showing that the hyena is in fact a complex, intelligent and highly sociable creature. Series: Animal. Num Pages: 224 pages, 60 colour illustrations, 40 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 136 x 11. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861899217
- ISBN
- 9781861899217
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.12
€ 18.99
€ 15.12
Paperback. Make: High-Power Rockets is for all the science geeks who look at the moon and try to figure out where Neil Armstrong walked, watch in awe as rockets lift off, and want to fly their own model rockets. Starting with an overview of mid- and high-power rocketry, readers will start out making rockets with F and G engines, and move on up to H engines. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- O´Reilly Media United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781457182976
- ISBN
- 9781457182976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.23
€ 37.99
€ 36.23
Paperback. Captures the diversity of birds, and illuminates their conservation status around the world. This title features maps that show where birds are found, both by country and terrain, and reveal how a variety of behavioral adaptations - from flight and feeding to nest building and song - have enabled them to thrive in various habitats on Earth. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; RG; RNKH; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 280 x 216. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University Press Group Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691149493
- ISBN
- 9780691149493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.89
€ 24.99
€ 22.89
Hardcover. 100 Bizarre Animals Guide - Advice from award-winning wildlife expert on the world's most bizarre species including full-colour descriptions and identification. This guide highlights unusual traits, physical and behavioral adaptations, birdwatching and spotting tips, habitats and reserves, endangered wildlife, conservation and natural history. Series: Bradt Travel Guides (Wildlife Guides). Num Pages: 152 pages, Full-colour photographs throughout. BIC Classification: WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 206 x 20. Weight in Grams: 748. Series: Bradt Travel Guides (100 Animals). 152 pages, Full-colour photographs throughout. With full-colour photography throughout, 100 Bizarre Animals celebrates the antics and appearance of the world's wackiest creatures. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WNC. Dimension: 233 x 206 x 20. Weight: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Bradt Travel Guides
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841623009
- ISBN
- 9781841623009
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 21.03
€ 26.99
€ 21.03
Paperback. The concluding part of Mike's eagle studies Unparalleled observations of the complicated behaviour of hunting and nesting Golden Eagles Interwoven in the story is Mike's obsessive quest to find his own 'small wild paradise' Num Pages: 176 pages, +16pp colour. BIC Classification: WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- Whittles Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849951234
- ISBN
- 9781849951234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.60
€ 25.99
€ 22.60
Paperback. A reprint of one of Mike Tomkies' classic wilderness books. Includes an appreciation of his life and work and a celebration of nature at its most rugged and spectacular. Num Pages: 248 pages, 24pp colour. BIC Classification: RNK; WNC; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170. .
- Publisher
- Whittles Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849953139
- ISBN
- 9781849953139
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.70
€ 26.99
€ 23.70
Hardcover. A story about Mike Tomkies' adventures after he quit his full-time career as a celebrity journalist and began working as a logger with the lusty men of the wild Canadian forests - men who led a free way of life now long gone. Num Pages: 176 pages, 50. BIC Classification: BGA; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 14. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Whittles Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904445838
- ISBN
- 9781904445838
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.18
€ 26.99
€ 23.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: WNGD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780425276273
- ISBN
- 9780425276273
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.94
€ 20.99
€ 17.94
Hardcover. Parrots' colour and charisma, coupled with the fact that they mimic human speech, make them fascinating to many people. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: RNKH1; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 217 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2098.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Wits University Press South Africa
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781868145522
- ISBN
- 9781868145522
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.06
€ 86.06
Hardback. Dramatic photograph collection of storms and tornadoes Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 illustrations. BIC Classification: AJC; WNWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 322 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473885851
- ISBN
- 9781473885851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 36.36
€ 42.99
€ 36.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, b&w. BIC Classification: WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 277.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Beacon Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807085745
- ISBN
- 9780807085745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.28
€ 17.99
€ 15.28
Paperback. Loved by Jon Stewart (The Daily Showon Channel 4), lavishly praised by Entertainment Weekly, profiled in The New York Times Science section, and reprinted four times, Mike Mullane's laugh-out-loud, attention-grabbing memoir about his life as an astronaut is finally available in paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8 pp b-w insert. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGT; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780743276832
- ISBN
- 9780743276832
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.55
€ 19.99
€ 17.55
Paperback. The extraordinary and inspirational story of US astronaut Mike Massimino Num Pages: 320 pages, 8pp colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGTA; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471149542
- ISBN
- 9781471149542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.54
€ 15.99
€ 11.54
Paperback. Explores a variety of fascinating, seldom seen predators of legend such as the wolverine, grizzly and black bears, lynx, wolf, jaguar, mountain lion, bobcat, mountain coyote, marten, ermine and fisher. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 21.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762735372
- ISBN
- 9780762735372
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.91
€ 18.99
€ 15.91
Paperback. Editor(s): Inglis, Mike. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 392 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319186771
- ISBN
- 9783319186771
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.36
€ 56.36
Hardback. Whether learning new skills, finding a mate or protecting their young, everything animals do is a way of meeting a particular challenge to that goal. This book tells a tale of survival, laying bare the extraordinary journey animals must make to achieve life's goal - to continue their bloodline. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 269 x 253 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1580.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781849906647
- ISBN
- 9781849906647
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 28.99€ 12.00
€ 28.99
€ 12.00
Paperback. Each book in the exciting Adventures with the Parkers series for kids 8-13 explores a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as engaging and educational facts about nature, outdoor safety, and much more. Summer vacation has never been this fun! Series: Adventures with the Parkers. Num Pages: 96 pages, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: WN; WTHH1; YFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 175 x 8. Weight in Grams: 19.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762782628
- ISBN
- 9780762782628
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.37
€ 14.99
€ 12.37
Paperback. Packed with facts and featuring two color galleries and 70 black-and-white photographs, Frogs: The Animal Answer Guide is sure to address the questions on the minds of curious naturalists. Series: The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist. Num Pages: 192 pages, 97, 27 colour illustrations, 70 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WNCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Publisher
- The Johns Hopkins University Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801899362
- ISBN
- 9780801899362
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.64
€ 32.99
€ 27.64
Paperback. As many more pets survive into old age, veterinary practitioners are finding that an increasing proportion of their work involves the treatment of ageing animals. This title covers the treatment of the geriatric cat and dog. It discusses the topics and problems specifically related to the elderly animal. Series: Library of Veterinary Practice. Num Pages: 176 pages, 11 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZC; MZK; WNGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 11. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632034796
- ISBN
- 9780632034796
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.46
€ 100.46
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781939149664
- ISBN
- 9781939149664
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.41
€ 30.99
€ 27.41
Paperback. The epic true story of one man, his dog, and how they found each other. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2x8p colour plates; 40 b&w integrated pics. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; BT; WNGD; WSE; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- John Murray Two Roads
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473625266
- ISBN
- 9781473625266
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
€ 15.99
€ 11.81
Paperback. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration. Illustrator(s): Restall, Robin L. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 656 pages, 306 colour plates; over 2,300 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1438.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 656
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780713672435
- ISBN
- 9780713672435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 97.65
€ 97.65
Paperback. Imagine a future where we are not alone - where our universe is just one of countless parallel worlds, some strangely familiar, some almost unimaginable. This title takes us to the frontiers of scientific knowledge to explain the nature - and future - of our universe. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141014630
- ISBN
- 9780141014630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
€ 15.99
€ 11.81