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Sheet map, folded. A guide to 65 species of butterflies common to the American Midwest. Using digital photographs instead of drawings, the guide shows sexual differences between males and females, seasonal forms, and both the upper- and undersides of wings when these are critical for proper identification. Series: A Bur Oak Guide. Num Pages: 16 pages, 65 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; PSVT7; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 172 x 172 x 3. Weight in Grams: 68.
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University Of Iowa Press
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780877458432
ISBN
9780877458432
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.79

Paperback. Series: Bur Oak Original S. Num Pages: 218 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 222 x 20. Weight in Grams: 907.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University Of Iowa Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780877454649
ISBN
9780877454649
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.40

Paperback. The Loess Hills lie in a narrow band just east of the Missouri River and define most of the western boundary of Iowa. This is the natural history of these hills of wind-deposited silt. Some 100 illustrations (eight color and 60 b&w photos) enhance the text. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portl Series: A Bur Oak Original. Num Pages: 8 pages, illustrations (some colour). BIC Classification: 1KBB; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
University Of Iowa Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780877452577
ISBN
9780877452577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 27.39

Paperback. Editor(s): Blackstock, Alan (Utah State University, USA). Num Pages: 263 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Utah Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874808377
ISBN
9780874808377
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 244 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP; WN; WSWK; WSWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 179 x 11. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Utah State University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874219500
ISBN
9780874219500
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.10

Paperback. Num Pages: 523 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 229 x 26. Weight in Grams: 980.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Utah State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874218244
ISBN
9780874218244
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 42.72

Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, frontispiece. BIC Classification: WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Utah State University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874217414
ISBN
9780874217414
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.97

Paperback. The Sierra Nevada of California and Nevada is the longest continuous mountain range in the US. It contains over 50 percent of California's total flora, approximately 405 plant taxa endemic to the Sierra, and 218 taxa that are considered rare. This guide is suitable for botanists, and readers interested in the traditional uses of native plants. Num Pages: 336 pages, 82 line drawings, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 1KBBWN; PST; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874177893
ISBN
9780874177893
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.43

Paperback. Biologist Michael Collins has been studying wild silk moths since he was a boy. This book is Collins' account of his development as a scientist and of his research. It explains how hybrid populations serve as laboratories in nature where the process of speciation can be observed and studied. Num Pages: 192 pages, 17 colour photos, 19 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874177350
ISBN
9780874177350
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.04

Hardcover. Presents 275 species of birds that breed in the state, with a description of each bird; an analysis of its breeding distribution in Nevada; a discussion of its conservation status; a map illustrating its distribution throughout the state; and summary statistics on its breeding status, habitat distribution and abundance. Illustrator(s): Nelson, Ray. Num Pages: 608 pages, 254 maps, 18 colour photos, 251 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 46. Weight in Grams: 2635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874176957
ISBN
9780874176957
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.18

Paperback. Deals with the author's life in a rural community on Cape Cod, addressing such subjects as the annual herring spawn, resident and migratory birds, wildlife, his neighbors, and the complex rhythms of life in this region of plunging winds and vast seas. This work explores the literary and environmental influences that shaped his interest in nature. Series: Environmental Arts & Humanities S. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGTA; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 133 x 9. Weight in Grams: 159.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874176926
ISBN
9780874176926
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.40

Paperback. Elicits from the author's interviewees a spectrum of expertise, insight, and opinions about the nature of horses, ranching, and the western environment that allows readers to understand the issues. This book is for those who love the West, its traditions, and its open spaces. Num Pages: 392 pages, 16 photos, 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; AJC; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874176735
ISBN
9780874176735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.61

Paperback. Editors Moore and Slovic have assembled 29 writers who know and love the Nevada wilderness to testify on its behalf. For those who love Nevada, for those who love the world beyond the concrete pavement, "Wild Nevada" will be thought-provoking and vital reading. Editor(s): Moore, Roberta; Slovic, Scott (University of Nevado, Reno). Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 132 x 12. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874176131
ISBN
9780874176131
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.62

Paperback. This work discusses the geologic history of the Lahontan Valley wetlands; the intricate relationships among climate, soil, vegetation, and local fauna; and the impact of humankind, from the ancient Paiute people to the farmers and ranchers of today. Illustrator(s): Wolf, Mimi Hoppe. Num Pages: 224 pages, 60 illustrations, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; PSVW6; RGBF; WNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 331.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874174793
ISBN
9780874174793
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.52

Paperback. This text investigates professional and popular conceptions as a set of narratives drawn from outside and inside bristlecone pine trees. It reveals the premises of the investigators, the nature of their inquiry and the extent of their knowledge, while also revealing the bristlecone pine itself. Series: Environmental Arts & Humanities S. Num Pages: 320 pages, 31 b&w photographs, 11 maps, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: VXA; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874172966
ISBN
9780874172966
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 344 pages, 50 b/w photos, 25 tables & 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBNT; RNPG; WNWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 184 x 25. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Minnesota Historical Society Press
Edition
Second Edition, 2
Condition
New
SKU
V9780873519779
ISBN
9780873519779
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.11

Paperback. Editor(s): Bekoff, Marc; Lowe, Cara Blessley. Num Pages: 200 pages, b/w maps. BIC Classification: WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University Press of Colorado United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870819360
ISBN
9780870819360
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.01

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Smith, Wendy. Num Pages: 256 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; PSVW7; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 512.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University Press of Colorado United States
Number of pages
289
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870817366
ISBN
9780870817366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 382 pages, b/w illus & maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWK; RNK; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 25. Weight in Grams: 634.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University Press of Colorado United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
382
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870815898
ISBN
9780870815898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 255 pages, Ill.M. BIC Classification: RNF; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
University Press of Colorado United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870811463
ISBN
9780870811463
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.52

Paperback. Num Pages: 479 pages, Ill.(some col.).M. BIC Classification: WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University Press of Colorado United States
Edition
5 Revised
Number of pages
479
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870810688
ISBN
9780870810688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.54

Paperback. The remotest place in the US, outside of Alaska, is a region in Yellowstone National Park ironically named the Thorofare, for its historic role as a route traversed by fur trappers. A Week in Yellowstone's Thorofare is a history and celebration of this wild place, set within a week-long expedition that the author took in 2014. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 black & white photographs, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; WCN; WNH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Oregon State University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870718564
ISBN
9780870718564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 140 pages, 36 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; PST; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Oregon State University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870718441
ISBN
9780870718441
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.67

Paperback. In this sequel to Ellie's Log: Exploring the Forest Where the Great Tree Fell, Ricky Zamora brings his love of map-making and his boundless curiosity to the arid landscapes east of the Cascade Mountains. Colour pen-and-ink drawings accompany the text and vividly illustrate plants, animals, and events encountered in this exciting summer adventure. Illustrator(s): Herring, M. L. Num Pages: 128 pages, 18 2-page full colour illustrations; 6 full-page colour, illustrations; over 40 colour an. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; WN. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 241 x 178 x 10. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Oregon State University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870718427
ISBN
9780870718427
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.54

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