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Natural History
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€ 41.39
€ 52.99
€ 41.39
Paperback. Skittering figures of urban legend - and a ubiquitous reality - cockroaches are nearly as abhorred as they are ancient. This book shows that, while some species of these evolutionary superstars do indeed plague our kitchens and restaurants, exacerbate our asthma, and carry disease, our belief in their total villainy is ultimately misplaced. Num Pages: 208 pages, 21 halftones. BIC Classification: WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- First Edition, Enlarged
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226260471
- ISBN
- 9780226260471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.49
€ 19.99
€ 17.49
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€ 16.54
€ 18.99
€ 16.54
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€ 24.18
€ 30.99
€ 24.18
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€ 33.73
€ 43.99
€ 33.73
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
€ 41.99€ 32.70
€ 41.99
€ 32.70
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€ 43.86
€ 51.99
€ 43.86
Paperback. Num Pages: 406 pages, 26 line drawings, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLCN; WN; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226042206
- ISBN
- 9780226042206
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.00€ 38.62
€ 44.00
€ 38.62
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€ 26.09
€ 32.99
€ 26.09
Hardcover. Scientists have long counseled against interpreting animal behavior in terms of human emotions, warning that such anthropomorphizing limits our ability to understand animals as they really are. This book challenges this long-held view. It reveals that animals exhibit a range of moral behaviors, including fairness, empathy, trust, and reciprocity. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: PSVP; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226041612
- ISBN
- 9780226041612
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 42.34
€ 53.99
€ 42.34
Paperback. Explores the confluence of human and environmental change on ten of the great rivers of the world. Ranging from the Yellow River in China to Central Europe's Danube, this book shows us how pollution, such as in the Ganges and in the Ob of Siberia, has affected biodiversity in the water. Num Pages: 368 pages, 64 halftones, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKF; WNCS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 514. Environmental Change on Ten of the World's Great Rivers. 368 pages, 64 halftones, 1 line drawing. Explores the confluence of human and environmental change on ten of the great rivers of the world. Ranging from the Yellow River in China to Central Europe's Danube, this book shows us how pollution, such as in the Ganges and in the Ob of Siberia, has affected biodiversity in the water. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: RBG; RBKF; WNCS2. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 21. Weight: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226007601
- ISBN
- 9780226007601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.96
€ 36.99
€ 28.96
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
€ 67.92
€ 67.92
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. 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€ 18.64
€ 24.99
€ 18.64
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€ 17.77
€ 23.99
€ 17.77
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VX; WNGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Rainbow Ridge Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781937907167
- ISBN
- 9781937907167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.99
€ 21.99
€ 20.99
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€ 17.77
€ 23.99
€ 17.77
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
€ 9.58
€ 9.58
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
€ 21.70
€ 21.70
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€ 17.74
€ 18.99
€ 17.74
Paperback. This new regional field guide offers in-depth coverage of every North American bird officially recorded east of the Rocky Mountains. Num Pages: 432 pages, 3000 colour illustrations, 560 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 667.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Annotated
- SKU
- V9781426203305
- ISBN
- 9781426203305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.24
€ 21.99
€ 21.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, Black and white photos throughtout. BIC Classification: 2AB; WHX; WNGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 292 x 17. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Three Rivers Press
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780451494924
- ISBN
- 9780451494924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.21
€ 15.99
€ 14.21
Hardcover. Helps the dog owner to understand his dog's nature, knowing when and how to discipline, and to select a breed that is appropriate to his life-style. Num Pages: 352 pages, Integrated: 30, int b/w pix. BIC Classification: WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company United States
- Edition
- 2nd Revised and Updated ed.
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316610001
- ISBN
- 9780316610001
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.67
€ 32.99
€ 27.67
Paperback. Is there a universal language of love, a "kinship with all life" that can open new horizons of experience? This intriguing book documents simple, real-life experiences that show how animals communicate with each other and with people. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 9. Weight in Grams: 127.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- HarperOne
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780060609122
- ISBN
- 9780060609122
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.87
€ 17.99
€ 14.87