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Natural History

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Natural History

Hardback. James Sowerby (1757-1822) was an outstanding artist and natural historian, renowned for his discoveries and prodigious output of beautiful, scientific books of plants, fungi, animals, fossils and minerals, all during the age of Enlightenment in Great Britain. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AGN; BGT; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 256 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1416.
Publisher
Royal Botanic Gardens
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842465967
ISBN
9781842465967
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.42
€ 58.30

paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations, map. BIC Classification: WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Island Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781559638029
ISBN
9781559638029
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.80

Hardcover. Jack Sheehan was one of eleven children born into an impoverished farming family on the Sheep's Head peninsula in southwest Ireland. Growing up in hungry times, he stayed on the farm all his eighty-three years. This book is illustrated with maps and photographs of early documents relating to his farm's history. Illustrator(s): Watson, Ciaran; Gralton, Danny. Num Pages: 244 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BG; TV; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 936.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Atrium Cork
Number of pages
244
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955226113
ISBN
9780955226113
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 39.00
€ 36.30

paperback. The author's unmatched experience of East African wildlife and his appetite for risk have made him a world-class naturalist and film-maker. This title tells the story of his life's work, from his arrival in Kenya as a young boy to the making of his game-changing films. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; BGA; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Vintage
Condition
New
SKU
9780099555889
ISBN
9780099555889
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.60

Paperback. Life lessons from man's best friend. Num Pages: 176 pages, 15 black and white integrated. BIC Classification: WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 124.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340951378
ISBN
9780340951378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.46

Paperback. They say dogs have it made. Well, these dogs certainly do. The dogs here get to see the world, from the tracks of the Iditarod in Alaska to an across-the-USA jaunt with her master on horseback to a table at a fine Paris restaurant. Editor(s): Hunsicker, Christine. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNGD; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Travelers' Tales, Incorporated United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781932361179
ISBN
9781932361179
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.84

Paperback. This book presents the ultimate biography of one of the world's most famous amateur astronomers, Sir Patrick Moore. It discusses all aspects of his life and work, from his childhood and RAF service to his astronomical observations and his many publications. Num Pages: 681 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: BGT; PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 952.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Number of pages
640
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2013th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319006086
ISBN
9783319006086
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.74
€ 50.27

Paperback. .
Publisher
Sigma Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
New ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850588580
ISBN
9781850588580
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.60

Paperback. Unhappily land-locked in his early adult life, the authors' fortunes changed when he began visiting Scotland's west coast in the 1930s. He made temporary homes with his family on some of the remotest Hebridean islands so he could study the habits of grey seals and seabirds. This book tells about his life on island. Series: Nature Classics Library. Num Pages: 312 pages, b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BM; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 458.
Publisher
Little Toller Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908213013
ISBN
9781908213013
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.81

Hardcover. Num Pages: 240 pages, 320 photos. BIC Classification: 1DVG; AJC; WNGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 248 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1138.
Publisher
Editions Reuss
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9783943105346
ISBN
9783943105346
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.46
€ 38.60

Paperback. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 111 x 11. Weight in Grams: 144.
Publisher
Appletree Press Ltd
Number of pages
120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780862819705
ISBN
9780862819705
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.97

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BG; MJNA; VFJB; WNGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405925020
ISBN
9781405925020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.29

Paperback. Compilation of folklore, legends, and history describes animals' relations with people, being hunted for food, fur, sport, or as vermin, and their position today. An imaginative final section looks at twelve animals and how we can visualise ourselves as having their special qualities and enrich our lives and deal with situations differently. Num Pages: 380 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 338.
Publisher
Gill
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848892507
ISBN
9781848892507
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.51

Paperback. Ireland's wild plants have been part of our culture and folklore from the earliest times, featuring in Brehon Laws, early Irish poetry and herbal medicine. Different aspects of plant folklore are examined: their roles in magical protection, in charms and spells, as emblems in children's games, in Irish place names and folklore cures. Num Pages: 410 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 450.
Publisher
Gill
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848892491
ISBN
9781848892491
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.51

Hardback. This practical guide is intended to assist in identifying orchids. It contains expert illustrations, photographs of each plant in situ and in close-up, clear instructions for identification, and notes on size, habitats, flowering period, distribution and variations. For all orchid enthusiasts, whether beginner or expert. Num Pages: 128 pages, Watercolours and photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; PST; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Gill
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848891692
ISBN
9781848891692
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.21

Paperback. Niall Mac Coitir brings to life the myths, legends and folklore associated with native Irish trees, much of which persists to this day. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
Gill
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848892484
ISBN
9781848892484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.51

Paperback. An essential companion for bird lovers and gardeners alike since it was first published, this highly successful guide to identifying garden birds has now been fully updated. Highlighting a range of plants and planting schemes that support wildlife, it provides expert advice on making your garden a haven for birds. Num Pages: 186 pages, 150 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WM; WN; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 113. .
Publisher
The Collins Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
9781848893030
ISBN
9781848893030
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.97

Paperback. Draws together the mythology, legends and folklore of Ireland's birds, both wild and domestic. Written with imagination and enthusiasm, this mix of natural history, mythology and folklore will delight and enlighten all interested in the birds of Ireland. Series: Myths, Legends and Folklore. Num Pages: 296 pages, 20 Watercolours, 20 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 29. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
The Collins Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848892989
ISBN
9781848892989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.51

Hardcover. Clean copy fine in dust wrapper. DW showing some light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
The Collins Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0009145
ISBN
9781898256915
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Along the San Marcos River, in and surrounding Palmetto State Park in south central Texas, lie two square miles of relict ecosystem named the Ottine Wetlands. This title presents an examination of the invertebrates - insects, crustaceans, molluscs, and others - that depend directly or indirectly on the abundant moisture of the wetlands. Num Pages: 322 pages, 290 color illustrations, 3 maps, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; WNCK; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 662.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Texas Tech University Press
Edition
First Paperback Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780896725508
ISBN
9780896725508
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.73

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