Natural History
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Natural History
Paperback. The authorised biography of the great naturalist and conservationist Gerald Durrell, who died aged seventy in January 1995 in Jersey, where he founded the zoo he'd dreamed of as a small boy and pioneered the captive breeding of animals for conservation. Num Pages: 672 pages, 24 b/w plates, (3 x 8pp), With index. BIC Classification: BG; WNC; WNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 135 x 40. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 672
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780006387305
- ISBN
- 9780006387305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.49
€ 25.99
€ 19.49
In this book, Maori traditional stories, understandings, and history stand alongside geothermal science in an exploration of the thermal phenomena of the Volcanic Plateau. The text provides information about the natural history of the area, its formation, and its significance to Maori. Num Pages: 48 pages, 38 illustrations. BIC Classification: WNW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Huia Publishers New Zealand
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781775501930
- ISBN
- 9781775501930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 15.90
€ 21.99
€ 15.90
Paperback. Tells the story of the magnificent Sierra Nevada - the longest, highest, and most spectacular mountain range in the contiguous United States. This book takes us from the time before the land which would be California even existed, through the days of roaring volcanoes, violent earthquakes, and chilling ice sheets. Series Editor(s): Faber, Phyllis M.; Pavlik, Bruce M. Series: California Natural History Guides. Num Pages: 468 pages, 117 color illustrations, 16 b/w photographs, 39 line illustrations, 12 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 1KBBWN; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 114 x 30. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- First Edition,Revised
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520236967
- ISBN
- 9780520236967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 23.31
€ 31.99
€ 23.31
Paperback. Series: California Natural History Guides. Num Pages: 360 pages, 139 color photos, 41 line art, 31 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 114 x 25. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First Printing
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520241268
- ISBN
- 9780520241268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 23.31
€ 31.99
€ 23.31
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Ex Libris Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780948578427
- ISBN
- 9780948578427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.20
€ 22.20
Paperback. Snowdonia has a great story to tell, of ancient oceans, mountains, volcanoes and climate change. The mountain landscape of Snowdonia is the result of everything that has happenend to it over geological time - the product of the ancient landscapes that went before it, and fragments of which are preserved by rocks and landforms within the landscape. Num Pages: 192 pages, 130 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; RGBS; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 175 x 11. Weight in Grams: 456. 192 pages, 130 colour photographs. Snowdonia has a great story to tell, of ancient oceans, mountains, volcanoes and climate change. The mountain landscape of Snowdonia is the result of everything that has happenend to it over geological time - the product of the ancient landscapes that went before it, and fragments of which are preserved by rocks and landforms within the landscape. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; RGBS; WNR. Dimension: 236 x 175 x 11. Weight: 458.
- Publisher
- Crowood Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861269287
- ISBN
- 9781861269287
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.69
€ 23.99
€ 20.69
Paperback. Shropshire was visited by great pioneers of geology and many fundamental terms and principles of geology are based on Britain's geology. This book explains the geological history of Shropshire, lasting 500 million years, from the Antarctic Circle through the Tropics and across the equator to our latitudes, a distance of 12,000km. Num Pages: 256 pages, 180 colour photographs and diagrams. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 62. Weight in Grams: 612. 256 pages, 180 colour photographs and diagrams. Shropshire was visited by great pioneers of geology and many fundamental terms and principles of geology are based on Britain's geology. This book explains the geological history of Shropshire, lasting 500 million years, from the Antarctic Circle through the Tropics and across the equator to our latitudes, a distance of 12,000km. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WNW. Dimension: 234 x 167 x 62. Weight: 610.
- Publisher
- Crowood Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861268037
- ISBN
- 9781861268037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 34.21
€ 40.99
€ 34.21
Paperback. A small country at the western periphery of Europe, Ireland is endowed with a spectacular variety of geology. Detailed 'step-by-step' itineraries are provided, presented in a manner accessible to the non-specialist. An invaluable background resource to plan and execute field-based exercises to any of the classic areas of Irish geology described. Editor(s): Allen, Alastair; Higgs, Ken. Num Pages: 384 pages, Photos and maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; RBG; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Publisher
- Gill
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848891661
- ISBN
- 9781848891661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.99€ 18.38
€ 22.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. Presents geo-ecosystems as dynamic entities constantly responding to changes within themselves, their near-surface environments and external influences, both geographical and cosmic. Num Pages: 338 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RGM; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Routledge,an imprint of Taylor & London
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415087100
- ISBN
- 9780415087100
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.23
€ 82.23
Paperback. Based on 20 years of research at the Jakson Laboratory, this is a comprehensive reference work on the behaviour of dogs. Num Pages: 486 pages, 52 halftones, 91 line drawings. BIC Classification: WNGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 786. The Genetic Basis. 486 pages, 52 halftones, 91 line drawings. Based on 20 years of research at the Jakson Laboratory, this is a comprehensive reference work on the behaviour of dogs. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: WNGD. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 26. Weight: 688.
- Publisher
- The University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 486
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226743387
- ISBN
- 9780226743387
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.21
€ 45.21
In recent years, minerals and gems have enjoyed growing renown and popularity. At this time there are some 3,800 different minerals known from all parts of the world that have been deep in the earth for millions of years and grew there over thousands of y Num Pages: 176 pages, 166 color photos. BIC Classification: WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 225 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1148.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764330667
- ISBN
- 9780764330667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.45
€ 37.99
€ 25.45
Paperback. Editor(s): Godwin, Robert. Series: The NASA Mission Reports. Num Pages: 200 pages, colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 175 x 15. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- Pap/Cdr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781896522616
- ISBN
- 9781896522616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.49
€ 24.99
€ 17.49
Paperback. Editor(s): Godwin, Robert. Num Pages: 264 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 175 x 16. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Publisher
- Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Pap/Cdr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894959049
- ISBN
- 9781894959049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.08
€ 26.99
€ 19.08
Hardcover. This is the first and only book that explains in non-technical terms how to use pocket, portable and laboratory instruments to identify diamonds and coloured gems and to separate them from imitations and 'look-alikes'. Num Pages: 288 pages, 76 colour illustrations, 43 line drawings, 48 b&w illustrations, 16 tables. BIC Classification: GBC; PNV; RBGK; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 31. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Publisher
- Robert Hale Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719802515
- ISBN
- 9780719802515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.04
€ 33.99
€ 29.04
Hardback. Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book. Series: The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist. Num Pages: 192 pages, 129, 94 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW5; WNCK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421408521
- ISBN
- 9781421408521
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.13€ 50.27
€ 54.13
€ 50.27
Paperback. Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book. Series: The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist. Num Pages: 192 pages, 129, 94 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW5; WNCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 176 x 13. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421408538
- ISBN
- 9781421408538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.50
€ 34.99
€ 29.50
Paperback. Editor(s): Able, Kenneth P. Series: Comstock books. Num Pages: 208 pages, 86. BIC Classification: PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 223 x 12. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801484018
- ISBN
- 9780801484018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.35
€ 32.99
€ 28.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: BGL; BM; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 135 x 33. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062049018
- ISBN
- 9780062049018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.95
€ 18.99
€ 16.95
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Field Studies Council
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908819154
- ISBN
- 9781908819154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.26
€ 8.26
Paperback. The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. Series: Collins gem. Num Pages: 192 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 87 x 11. Weight in Grams: 112.
- Edition
- New edition
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007176144
- ISBN
- 9780007176144
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.15
€ 9.99
€ 9.15
Paperback. Tales and true stories about hunters, their dogs and the upland game and waterfowl they hunt. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: 1KB; WNGD; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 185.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781510714779
- ISBN
- 9781510714779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.62
€ 21.99
€ 18.62
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, 84 photos & 47 illus. BIC Classification: WNGK; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 33. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Canada
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888393111
- ISBN
- 9780888393111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.41
€ 47.99
€ 40.41
Paperback. Galaxies are the building blocks of the Universe: standing like islands in space, they are where the stars are born and where many extraordinary and little-understood phenomena can be observed. Here, renowned science writer John Gribbin explores what we have learnt about the cosmos through studying both our own galaxy and our distant neighbours. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 136 pages, 20 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 113 x 8. Weight in Grams: 116.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199234349
- ISBN
- 9780199234349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Hardcover. This title is a basic guide to the cosmic frontier - about black holes in the centres of galaxies, about the way some galaxies cannibalize each other, about the vast differences between galaxies and the remarkable new evidence regarding dark energy and the cosmic expansion. Num Pages: 384 pages, 32 colour illustrations, 61 halftones, 56 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 258 x 30. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674010796
- ISBN
- 9780674010796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.06
€ 36.99
€ 31.06