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paperback. How does a genius see the world? Where and how does inspiration strike? Blending science with history, biography with myth, the author conjures up an inimitable cast: the omnipresent Einstein, mad genius Kurt Godel, and Villani's personal hero, John Nash. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: PDZM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 228.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Vintage
Condition
New
SKU
9780099581970
ISBN
9780099581970
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.14

Paperback. Describes various sites that have been visited, verified and been given revised text. This book provides bar graphs of seasonal distribution and sections on selected species of birds. It has a brief summary of the islands' biota, lists of mammals, amphibians and reptiles. It has travel advice and information on local contacts and societies. Series: Prion Birdwatchers' Guide Series. Num Pages: 172 pages, 36 b/w photos, maps, figs. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 562.
Publisher
Prion Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
172
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
3rd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781871104110
ISBN
9781871104110
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.51

Paperback. What draws us to the beauty of a peacock, the flight of an eagle, or the song of a nightingale? Why are birds so significant in our lives and our sense of the world? And what do our ways of thinking about and experiencing birds tell us about ourselves? This title presents a meditation on the variety of human responses to birds. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8 color illus. 32 halftones. 25 line illus. BIC Classification: BM; JHBS; JHMC; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 27. Weight in Grams: 626.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
392
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691154282
ISBN
9780691154282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.35

Paperback. Until the discovery of the Islands in 1535, the flora and fauna of the Galapagos evolved in isolation, producing strange and marvellous island species. Many people visit the islands to see the unique wildlife. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the terrestrial vertebrates on Galapagos. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 168 pages, 53 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1KLSEG; PSVW; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 142 x 12. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713675511
ISBN
9780713675511
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.16

Birds of Two Worlds will complete the trilogy and become indispensable for ornithologists, evolutionary biologists, serious birders, and public and academic libraries. Editor(s): Greenberg, Russell; Marra, Peter P. Num Pages: 488 pages, 110, 9 black & white halftones, 101 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 227 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1602.
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801881077
ISBN
9780801881077
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 144.04

Paperback. Presents information on the natural histories of birds of the Sierra Nevada, the origins of their names, the habitats they prefer, how they communicate and interact with one another, their relative abundance, and where they occur within the region. Illustrator(s): Hansen, Keith. Num Pages: 446 pages, 293 color illustrations, 1 b/w photograph, 1 line illustration, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 175 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1022.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
446
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520274945
ISBN
9780520274945
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 32.09

Hardback. Presents information on the natural histories of birds of the Sierra Nevada, the origins of their names, the habitats they prefer, how they communicate and interact with one another, their relative abundance, and where they occur within the region. Illustrator(s): Hansen, Keith. Num Pages: 446 pages, 293 color illustrations, 1 b/w photograph, 1 line illustration, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 953.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
446
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520274938
ISBN
9780520274938
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.58
€ 56.78

Paperback. An exploration of all the species of birds occurring in the areas bordering the Mediterranean. It features photographs of the region's birdlife, with descriptive text on facing pages. Digital manipulation of the photographs has been used to ensure a consistent depiction of light conditions. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages, 950+ colour photo images. BIC Classification: 1QSM; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 136 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713663495
ISBN
9780713663495
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.01

Paperback. This long-awaited guide is a much-needed addition to the literature on African birds and an essential companion for birders visiting the region. Illustrator(s): Small, Brian; Gale, John. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 512 pages, 213 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1HFG; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 144 x 32. Weight in Grams: 898.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408157350
ISBN
9781408157350
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 36.91

Hardcover. Since the 1980s the bird life of the Cotswolds has seen significant changes, many of them subtle but some spectacular. This book exposes these changes with the aid of simple colour maps which give an easily understood picture of the breeding distributions of bird species in the area. Editor(s): Main, Iain; Pearce, Dave; Hutton, Tim. Num Pages: 248 pages, col. Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 181 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1008.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846312106
ISBN
9781846312106
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.66

Hardback. Anyone interested in the history of life-from paleontologists to inquisitive birders-will find Birds of Stone an irresistible feast for the eyes and mind. Num Pages: 304 pages, 200, 184 colour illustrations, 5 black & white illustrations, 11 black & white line drawi. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PSVW6; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 306 x 289 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1404.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421420240
ISBN
9781421420240
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.12

Paperback. A comprehensive field guide to all of the birds of central and southern Indian (Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep, including Pondicherry and the Maldives). Covers over 600 species. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 240 pages, 87 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713651645
ISBN
9780713651645
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 30.67

Paperback. Num Pages: 142 pages, colour illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 119 x 12. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
McDonald & Woodward Publishing Company, US United States
Number of pages
142
Condition
New
SKU
V9780939923960
ISBN
9780939923960
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.59

Paperback. The only field guide to every species recorded in Seychelles, covering over 250 species. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 176 pages, 65 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1HSY; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 11. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408151518
ISBN
9781408151518
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 30.27

Paperback. With over 1800 species, Peru has the second richest avifauna of any country in the world. As a consequence it is one of the most popular birding destinations in South America. This will be the first comprehensive and fully illustrated field guide to the birds of Peru. Illustrator(s): Dyer, Dale; Lane, Daniel F.; Schmitt, John; O'Neill, John P.; McQueen, Larry B. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 656 pages, 304 colour plates; 1800 colour maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 148 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1206.
Publisher
Christopher Helm Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
656
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713686739
ISBN
9780713686739
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 36.54

Hardback. This volume and its predecessor condense the vast amount of literature on the nonpasserines of Ontario into a compact reference manual that will be essential to biologists, environmental planners, and serious birders. Illustrator(s): James, Ross. Num Pages: 400 pages, 88 maps, 84 drawings of birds. BIC Classification: 1KBCO; PSVW6; RNK; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 6452 x 5487. Weight in Grams: 1100.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774817622
ISBN
9780774817622
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.94

Hardback. Num Pages: 672 pages, 14 color illus. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1MKLP; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 178. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691164243
ISBN
9780691164243
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 87.60
€ 66.99

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472905710
ISBN
9781472905710
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 32.69

Paperback. There has never been a guide to the birds of Mongolia before and this new field guide will provide full details of every species to be found in the country. The guide will follow traditional field guide design with plates arranged opposite the text and maps. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 224 pages, 83 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FPM; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713687040
ISBN
9780713687040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.46

Paperback. The perfect guide to the birds of Melanesia - New Caledonia, the Solomons, the Bismarcks and Vanuatu Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 448 pages, 72 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1MKL; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 958.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713665406
ISBN
9780713665406
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.56
€ 41.08

Paperback. Covers the 1089 bird species from Kenya and Northern Tanzania, including vagrants. All the species are illustrated with full details of the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice with range maps for nearly every species. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 576 pages, clr plates, maps, L'draw. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; 1HFGT; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 137 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1016.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
3Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713675504
ISBN
9780713675504
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 34.79

Paperback. At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals - over half a million species. This guide covers 310 birds with the accounts of the birds' natural history, identification, and behaviour gleaned from the author's years of travelling and birding in Costa Rica. Illustrator(s): Adams, Steve. Series: The Corrie Herring Hooks Series. Num Pages: 387 pages, 466 color photos, 11 color figures, 307 range maps. BIC Classification: 1KLCR; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 149 x 27. Weight in Grams: 836.
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
387
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292719651
ISBN
9780292719651
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.29

Hardcover. The coast of South Carolina is a spectacular place to observe our winged friends. Many species are to be found there, both resident and those that are passing through on their annual migrations. This new book, by noted bird photographer Roger Everett, c Num Pages: 144 pages, 276 color photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 225 x 19. Weight in Grams: 13.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764328459
ISBN
9780764328459
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 24.89

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 190 x 95. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472932136
ISBN
9781472932136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.52

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