Natural History
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Natural History
Paperback. Helps us to recognize (and look after) the natural world we traipse through in our daily lives. This book uses the familiar - such as summer Sundays humming with lawn mowers, gray squirrels foraging in planters, and flocks of pigeons - in order to introduce basic ecological concepts. Editor(s): Beisner, Beatrix; Messier, Christian; Giraldeau, Luc-Alain. Num Pages: 184 pages, 1 halftone, 78 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAF; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 158 x 10. Weight in Grams: 198. A Guide to Urban Ecology. 184 pages, 1 halftone, 78 line drawings. Editor(s): Beisner, Beatrix; Messier, Christian; Giraldeau, Luc-Alain. Helps us to recognize (and look after) the natural world we traipse through in our daily lives. This book uses the familiar - such as summer Sundays humming with lawn mowers, gray squirrels foraging in planters, and flocks of pigeons - in order to introduce basic ecological concepts. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSAF; WNC. Dimension: 215 x 158 x 10. Weight: 198.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226922751
- ISBN
- 9780226922751
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.68
€ 28.68
Hardcover. Explorer, scientist, writer, and humanist, Alexander von Humboldt was the most famous intellectual of the age that began with Napoleon and ended with Darwin. This title traces Humboldt's ideas for "Cosmos" to his 1799 journey to the Americas, where he first experienced the diversity of nature and of the world's people. Num Pages: 424 pages, 22 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGT; PDX; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 28. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226871820
- ISBN
- 9780226871820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 34.67
€ 44.99
€ 34.67
Paperback. Robert Pack searches for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe. He locates beauty, consolation, and even happiness in those commitments that we will into fulfillment in awareness of loss. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 143 x 10. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226644141
- ISBN
- 9780226644141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.08
€ 32.99
€ 26.08
Hardcover. Horseshoe crabs are far from the only contemporary manifestation of Earth's distant past. This book leads readers on a journey through those lingering traces of a lost world. It begins by defining the concept of a relic - a creature or habitat that, while acted upon by evolution, remains similar to its earliest manifestations in the fossil record. Num Pages: 384 pages, 414 colour plates. BIC Classification: AJC; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 245 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1474. Travels in Nature's Time Machine. 384 pages, 414 colour plates. Horseshoe crabs are far from the only contemporary manifestation of Earth's distant past. This book leads readers on a journey through those lingering traces of a lost world. It begins by defining the concept of a relic - a creature or habitat that, while acted upon by evolution, remains similar to its earliest manifestations in the fossil record. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AJC; WNC. Dimension: 238 x 245 x 29. Weight: 1474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226568706
- ISBN
- 9780226568706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 40.39
€ 51.99
€ 40.39
Paperback. Like nearly various area of scholarly inquiry, the biological sciences are broken into increasingly narrow fields and subfields, their practitioners divided into ecologists, evolutionary biologists, and more. This title offers a ranging, eclectic collection of writings from more than eight centuries of observations of the natural world. Editor(s): Graham, Michael H.; Parker, Joan; Dayton, Paul K. Num Pages: 560 pages, 4 halftones, 18 line drawings, 39 tables. BIC Classification: PS; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226305707
- ISBN
- 9780226305707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 41.36
€ 52.99
€ 41.36
Paperback. The natural world is filled with diverse - not to mention quirky and odd - animal behaviors. This title examines the bizarre conduct of animals as they mate, parent, feed, defend themselves, and communicate. It points out that diverse and unrelated animals often share seemingly bizarre behaviors. Illustrator(s): Crump, Alan. Num Pages: 216 pages, 108 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: PSVP; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226122021
- ISBN
- 9780226122021
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.42
€ 18.99
€ 16.42
Hardcover. The natural world is full of unusual relationships, and negotiation between life-forms striving to survive is evolution at its most diverse and awe-inspiring. This title takes us on a voyage of discovery into the world of unusual natural histories, focusing on extraordinary interactions involving animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria. Illustrator(s): Crump, Alan. Num Pages: 224 pages, 120 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNC; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226121857
- ISBN
- 9780226121857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.17
€ 30.99
€ 24.17
Paperback. This work is copiously stocked with classic botanical illustrations and contains a comprehensive overview of the world of plants. Of interest to both botanist and amateur, "The Life of Plants" offers a wide-ranging study of the world of plants, and their surrounding environments. Num Pages: 326 pages, 41 plates. BIC Classification: PST; WNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226116150
- ISBN
- 9780226116150
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 33.72
€ 43.99
€ 33.72
Hardcover. There are more than 1,300 species of bats - or almost a quarter of the world's mammal species. But before you shrink in fear from these furry "creatures of the night," consider the bat's fundamental role in our ecosystem. A single brown bat can eat several thousand insects in a night. This book presents these nocturnal creatures in a new light. Num Pages: 240 pages, 80 colour plates, 10 halftones, 10 line drawings. BIC Classification: WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 287 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226065120
- ISBN
- 9780226065120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 32.84
€ 42.99
€ 32.84
Hardcover. At once feared and revered, sharks have captivated people since our earliest human encounters. Along with photographs, this book tells the compelling story of the natural history of sharks. It also presents photographs that capture the relationship between people and sharks around the globe. Num Pages: 256 pages, 188 colour plates. BIC Classification: PSVW1; WNCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 327 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1898.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226047898
- ISBN
- 9780226047898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 44.04
€ 51.99
€ 44.04
Hardcover. Introduces the biological histories of bed bugs, and the ways in which humans have responded to them. The author explores the history of bed bugs and their disappearance in the 1950s after the introduction of DDT, charting how current infestations have flourished in direct response to human chemical use as well as the ease of global travel. Num Pages: 224 pages, 43 halftones, 6 line drawings. BIC Classification: WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 25. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226041933
- ISBN
- 9780226041933
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.06
€ 32.99
€ 26.06
Hardback. Full of concrete, detailed examples of what pet owners can do to improve and empower their relationships with their pets, this book draws on the author's experiences working as a pet care professional to provide advice about various services owners can access including dog playgroups, dog walkers, cat visitors, and pet sitters. Num Pages: 252 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: WNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781442248151
- ISBN
- 9781442248151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.37
€ 67.37
Paperback. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Town House
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KAC0003715
- ISBN
- 9780946172221
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
paperback. Steve O'Meara's guide to the Herschel 400 for amateur astronomers. Num Pages: 379 pages, 427 b/w illus. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 273 x 221 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 379
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107632004
- ISBN
- 9781107632004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.96
€ 58.96
Paperback. A guide to keeping dogs healthy includes information on meeting dogs' nutritional needs, treating canine ailments, administering first aid, selecting common and alternative therapies, and choosing a veterinarian. Series: Howell dummies series. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 188 x 22. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764553189
- ISBN
- 9780764553189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.57
€ 24.99
€ 18.57
Paperback. A quarter of U.S. households own a dog, but many of these pooches have problems, ranging from obsessive barking to aggression. This easy-to-understand guide helps owners understand what makes Fido tick--and how to fix problem behaviors using practical, positive methods. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- For Dummies
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471768739
- ISBN
- 9780471768739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.75
€ 23.99
€ 17.75
Paperback. Want to know the best ways to care for your horse? Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies gives you up-to-the-minute guidance on keeping horses healthy at all stages of life. It provides the latest information on equine nutrition and healthcare, explaining how your horse's body functions and how to keep it in good working order. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: WNGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 189 x 22. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470239520
- ISBN
- 9780470239520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.80
€ 23.99
€ 17.80
Paperback. Num Pages: 134 pages, 1. BIC Classification: RNU; TVH; VSZ; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Hatherleigh Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781578264735
- ISBN
- 9781578264735
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.67
€ 9.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 440 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 19 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBWY; BTP; WN; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Roberts Rinehart Publishers United States
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781570984501
- ISBN
- 9781570984501
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.78
€ 21.78
Hardcover. Laugh-out-loud animal fart sounds and facts that will tickle the funny bone of any six year old (or any adult with a six year olds sense of humour). Illustrator(s): Chapman, Jared. Series: A Spotter's Guide. Num Pages: 24 pages, full-colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: WH; WNC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 204 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 24
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781452106311
- ISBN
- 9781452106311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.82
€ 18.99
€ 17.82