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nhbs monthly cataloguenew and forthcoming titles Issue: 2014/06June 2014 www.nhbs.com [email protected] +44 (0)1803 865913

Welcome to the June 2014 edition of the NHBS Monthly Catalogue. This monthly update contains all of the wildlife, science and environment titles added to nhbs.com in the last month. Editor's Picks - New in Stock this Month

● A Comprehensive Guide to Insects of Britain and Ireland● Insects of Ireland: An Illustrated Introduction to Ireland's Common Insect

Groups● Atlas of Dragonflies in Britain and Ireland● Amphibian Conservation: Evidence for the Effects of Interventions● Bat Conservation: Global Evidence for the Effects of Interventions● Brecon Beacons (New Naturalist)● Extractive Industries and Ape Conservation● The Extreme Life of the Sea● A Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Tanzania● A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects● The Invisible Ark: In Defense of Captivity● Sharks: Conservation, Governance and Management● Where to Watch Birds in Nicaragua

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Mammals

A Naturalist's Guide to the Primates of AsiaChris R Shepherd and Loretta Ann ShepherdThis easy-to-use identification guide to all of the 100 species of primates in Asia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from some of the region's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed ... ....

160 pages | ~200 colour photos | Paperback | NYP 11/2014 | 9781909612242 | #213491A | £11.99 Add to basket

A Wolf Called RomeoThe Wolf Who Stole the Heart of an Alaskan CommunityNick JansA Wolf Called Romeo is the remarkable story of a wolf who returned again and again to interact with the people and dogs of Juneau, Alaska, living on the edges of their community, engaging in an improbable, awe-inspiring ... ....

288 pages | Paperback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780753540886 | #214676A | £6.99 Add to basketHardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780547858197 | #214678A | £21.99 Add to basket

Extractive Industries and Ape ConservationArcus FoundationCurrent dominant thinking and practice in the private and public sectors asserts that peoples' development needs are in conflict with, or mutually exclusive to, the need to conserve the biosphere on which we depend. Consequently, we ... ....

367 pages | 130 colour & 2 b/w photos, illustrations, maps and distribution maps; 23 colour tables | Hardback | 03/2014 | 9781107067493 | #214688A | £64.99 Add to basketPaperback | 03/2014 | 9781107696211 | #214689A | £24.99 Add to basket

Extraordinary GoatsMeetings with Remarkable Goats, Caprine Wonders & Horned TroublemakersJanet HurstHumans have used the goat as a symbol for thousands of years and have given it a place in myth and legend; in recent times, images of goats are found everywhere from beer labels to heavy metal art. At the same time, the goat also remains ... ....

112 pages | 200 colour photos | Hardback | NYP 08/2014 | 9780760345658 | #214940A | £15.99 Add to basket

HorsesYann Arthus-Bertrand and Jean-Louis GouraudNo one has captured the affinity between people and horses better than Yann Arthus-Bertrand. His in situ photographs show horses as they really are lively, high-spirited, mettlesome, animated, prancing, supple, and even ethereal.

232 pages | 205 colour photos | Paperback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780500544389 | #214679A | £24.95 Add to basket

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Identification Manual for Tuskers of Rajaji National ParkA Christy Williams, Anupama Koliyal and SP SubudhiThe Asian elephant Elephas maximus is an endangered species (IUCN Red list 2010) which currently occurs in distinct ranges across 13 countries from the Indian subcontinent in the west to Indo-China in the east ...

132 pages | 55 colour photos | Paperback | 01/2014 | 9788121108911 | #214455A | £59.99 Add to basket

Jumbo: The Unauthorised Biography of a Victorian SensationThe Unauthorised Biography of a Victorian SensationJohn SutherlandThe first comprehensive 'biography' of one of the first celebrity animals who gave us one of our favourite words. Jumbo, Victorian England's favourite elephant, was born in 1861 in French Sudan, imported to a Parisian zoo and later sold on ... ....

304 pages | 60 b/w illustrations | Hardback | 02/2014 | 9781908526274 | #208079A | £14.99 Add to basketHardback | 02/2014 | 9781781312445 | #211340A | £14.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 07/2014 | 9781781312452 | #214674A | £8.99 Add to basket

Kustenbaren [Coastal Bears]Ingo ArndtIn 2007, Ingo and Silke Arndt for the first time traveled to the coastal bears of Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, and watched and photographed these extraordinary, powerful animals and their attitudes up close every season.

160 pages | 138 colour photos | Hardback | 04/2014 | 9783868736540 | #214912A | £33.50 Add to basket

Leopards in the Changing LandscapesHS SinghThis book on Leopards in the changing landscapes is based on the field experiences of the author with an animal of supreme grace, agility and adaptive capability in the adverse environment in the jungles of India. The author has tried to ... ....

262 pages | Paperback | 01/2014 | 9788121108669 | #214456A | £49.99 Add to basket

The Wild Mammals of MaharashtraPrakash Thosre"During the past ten years or so there has been a substantial increase in wildlife tourism especially in the forty three sanctuaries and six l\lational Parks of Maharashtra, India. Wildlife enthusiasts from other states and from other ... ....

88 pages | colour illustrations, colour maps | Paperback | 01/2014 | #214799A | £19.99 Add to basket

War of the WhalesA True StoryJoshua HorwitzTwo men face off against an all-powerful navy – and the fate of the ocean's most majestic creatures hangs in the balance. "A gripping, brilliantly told tale of the secret and deadly struggle between American ...

448 pages | Hardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9781451645019 | #214947A | £23.50 Add to basket

Wilds of the WolfSteve BackshallDeadly TV presenter Steve Backshall joins Anthony Horowitz and Charlie Higson writing the best adventure fiction with his third adventure in the gripping Falcon Chronicles, filled with intrigue, adventure, exotic wildlife and dramatic ... ....


Birds

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Hong KongRay TipperThis easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Hong Kong is perfect for resident and visitor alike. The author's high quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions that include ... ....


A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of ThailandPhilip D Round and Wicha NarungsriThis easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Thailand is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of Thailand's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed ... ....


Atlas Ptits Goroda Moskvy [Atlas of the Birds of Moscow City]MV KaliakinThe Atlas of the Birds of Moscow City presents a collection of maps showing the present- day state of the city’s avifauna. The maps are the outcome of a six-year long survey carried out inside the Moscow Ring Highway. ....

331 pages | Hardback | 01/2014 | 9785906171528 | #214657A | £73.99 Add to basket

Atlas de las Aves en Invierno en Espana 2007-2010Juan Carlos del Moral, Blas Molina, Ana Bermejo, David Palomino and SEO/BirdlifeThe first atlas covering the birds present in Spain in winter. Atlas de las Aves en Invierno en España 2007-2010 is the result of field work completed over three years by thousands of volunteers, coordinated by SEO/BirdLife ... ....

820 pages | colour illustrations, colour maps, colour distribution maps, colour tables | Paperback | 01/2012 | 9788480148405 | #214934A | £44.99 Add to basket

Bird Sounds in Flight / Vogelstimmen im Flug / Voix des Oiseaux en VolHans-Heiner Bergmann, Claude Chappuis and Karl-Heinz DinglerA total of 850 fascinating sound recordings of 350 European bird species are presented on this MP3-DISC. These include sounds produced during local or long distance flights – both flight songs and calls, as well as instrumental ... ....

124 pages | runtime: 5h 48min | CD | NYP 06/2014 | 9783938147504 | #214492A | £38.38 Add to basket



























Birds and Mammals of LadakhOtto PfisterBirds and Mammals of Ladakh is the first-ever thorough documentation of the wealth of wildlife from the Ladakh region. It puts together material from publications dating back to the first adventurous expeditions during the ... ....

392 pages | ~450 colour & b/w illustrations | Paperback | NYP 06/2014 | 9780199452705 | #214794A | £50.99 Add to basket

Birds in the Yard Month by MonthWhat's There and Why, and How to Attract Those That Aren'tSharon Sorenson- Tips and advice for creating a bird-friendly yard - Identifies foods, plants, and landscaping features that birds find attractive - Examines how bird behaviors and needs change throughout the year - Hundreds of color photographs ... ....

410 pages | colour illustrations | Paperback | 09/2013 | 9780811711517 | #214579A | £21.50 Add to basket

Birds of Nitte University CampusArunachalam Kumar and Shivashankar MNitte University (12°48'32"N 74°53'34"E) is a buzzing hive of academic activity located in Deralakatte, fifteen kilometers south of the district headquarters city of Mangalore on the west coast of Karnataka in ... ....


Birds of the HomeplaceThe Lives of Ireland's Familiar BirdsAnthony McGeehan and Julian WyllieNo matter where one lives there are birds: in gardens, neighbourhoods, on farms, in towns or cities. Once you look, they become familiar and interest sparks, a whole new world of wonder. This shared existence begins at the back door ... ....

300 pages | colour photos | Hardback | NYP 10/2014 | 9781848892293 | #214716A | £27.99 Add to basket

Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America (2-Volume Set)Guy Baldassarre and Robert W HinesDucks, Geese, and Swans of North America has been hailed as a classic since the first edition was published in 1942. A must-have for professional biologists, birders, waterfowl enthusiasts, and wildlife managers, this fully revised ... ....

1088 pages | 144 colour photos, 138 colour illustrations, 50 maps, includes CD-ROM | Hardback | NYP 11/2014 | 9781421407517 | #214639A | £39.99 Add to basket

Finding Australian BirdsA Field Guide to Birding LocationsTim Dolby and Rohan ClarkeFinding Australian Birds is a guide to the special birds found across Australia's vastly varied landscapes. From the eastern rainforests to central deserts, Australia is home to some 900 species of birds.

624 pages | colour photos, maps | Paperback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780643097667 | #211471A | £39.99 Add to basket

Guide Heinzel des Oiseaux d'Europe, d'Afrique du Nord et du Moyen-OrientHermann Heinzel, Richard Fitter, John Parslow and Michel CuisinThis French translation of Collins Pocket Guide to Birds of Britain and Europe covers all of the 887 species found in Britain and Europe, including rarities and introduced species. Each species is accompanied by an illustration ... ....

384 pages | colour illustrations, colour distribution maps | Hardback | 03/2011 | 9782603017821 | #202541A | £26.09 Add to basketPaperback | 05/2014 | 9782603020951 | #214765A | £29.99 Add to basket

H is for HawkHelen Macdonald "In real life, goshawks resemble sparrowhawks the way leopards resemble housecats. Bigger, yes. But bulkier, bloodier, deadlier, scarier, and much, much harder to see. Birds of deep woodland, not gardens, they're the birdwatcher's ... ....


Identifier les Oiseaux Par la CouleurMarc Duquet and Francois DesbordesThis is a French translation of Birds by Colour.

216 pages | colour photos | Paperback | 05/2014 | 9782603019894 | #214446A | £25.99 Add to basket

Migratory Tactics and Wintering Areas of Northern Gannets Breeding in North AmericaDavid A Fifield, William A Montevecchi, Stefan Garthe, Gregory J Robertson and Ulrike KubetzkiThe first study to electronically track the migration and wintering of Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus) from almost all of their North American breeding range, in multiple years and with multiple tracks from individual birds. ....


National Geographic Complete Guide to the Birds of North AmericaJonathan AlderferEssential, comprehensive, and easy to use, the revised edition of National Geographic Complete Birds of North America is an astonishing resource that covers every bird species found in North America as well as all the seasonal ... ....

744 pages | 180 colour photos, colour illustrations, 815 colour distribution maps | Hardback | NYP 10/2014 | 9781426213731 | #214691A | £29.99 Add to basket

Oiseaux Nicheurs des Pays de la LoireLPO Pays de la LoireThe region of Pays de la Loire, Frnace has a diversity of environments influenced by a complex geology and a variable climate depending on the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. With 201 species of nesting birds, it is home to about two-thirds ... ....

576 pages | 500+ colour photos, 200+ colour distribution maps | Hardback | 05/2014 | 9782603018941 | #214764A | £46.99 Add to basket




























Oiseaux d'EuropeLes Reconnaitre par Leurs Silhouettes et Leurs VoixLars Gejl and Marie-Anne TattevinFrom their general silhouette, this practical guide allows the reader to identify over 400 bird species. Drawn in flight from various angles, in groups, and combining similar silhouettes and those of unique species, this book takes the reader step ... ....


Passerine MigrationStopovers and FlightNikita ChernetsovPasserine Migration: Stopovers and Flight summarizes the results of studying passerine migration, mainly that of long-distance nocturnal migrants. Migratory stopovers and migratory flights are shown to be closely interconnected. ....

184 pages | 29 b/w illustrations, tables | Hardback | 04/2012 | 9783642290190 | #198308A | £126.00 Add to basketPaperback | 11/2014 | 9783642433283 | #214562A | £126.00 Add to basket

Sex and Age Differences in Site Fidelity, Food Resource Tracking, and Body Condition of Wintering Kirtland's WarblersJoseph M Wunderle, Jr.,Patricia K Lebow, Jennifer D White, Dave Currie and David N EwertDistribution of nonbreeding migrant birds in relation to variation in food availability has been hypothesized to result from the interaction of dominance hierarchies and variable movement responses, which together may have sex- and age- ... ....


The American Birding Association Field Guide to the Birds of ColoradoTed Floyd and Brian E SmallThe most comprehensive and up-to-date photographic field guide devoted to the birds of Colorado. From the tiny rufous hummingbird to the majestic bald eagle, Colorado is home to more than 496 types of birds, making it one of the ... ....

320 pages | colour photos | Paperback | NYP 06/2014 | 9781935622437 | #214885A | £20.99 Add to basket

The Birds of CambodiaAn Annotated ChecklistFrederic GoesThe Birds of Cambodia: An Annotated Checklist is a landmark publication that stems from 12 years of ornithological surveys and observations, coupled with six years of collation and review of all available records.

48 plates with colour photos | Paperback | 01/2014 | #214733A | £44.99 Add to basket

The Birds of RadnorshirePeter Jennings and Alan HarrisThe first comprehensive avifauna for Radnorshire written by Pete Jennings, the county's bird recorder since 1986, and illustrated by Alan Harris, one of the world's most highly regarded bird artists. Introductory sections include ... ....

300 pages | colour photos, b/w illustrations | Hardback | 05/2014 | #214871A | £29.99 Add to basket

The New Birder's Guide to Birds of North AmericaBill Thompson IIIWhat a new birder needs is a field guide that shows most of the birds he or she is going to see but doesn't overwhelm with rarities unlikely to be seen. This is that book. Covering 300 of the most common birds in the United States and ... ....

368 pages | colour photos, b/w illustrations, colour distribution maps | Paperback | 05/2014 | 9780544070479 | #214547A | £15.99 Add to basket

The World of BirdsJonathan Elphick and David TiplingThe World of Birds is a groundbreaking guide to every aspect of bird life and a complete survey of the world's orders and families of birds. Written by eminent natural history expert Jonathan Elphick and with special photography ... ....

608 pages | 1000+ colour photos and colour illustrations | Hardback | NYP 08/2014 | 9780565092375 | #214944A | £39.99 Add to basket

Vultures: Their Evolution, Ecology and ConservationMichael O'Neal CampbellVultures: Their Evolution, Ecology and Conservation examines current knowledge on the evolution, ecology, and conservation biology of both New World vultures (Cathartidae) and Old World vultures (Accipitridae). Extinct species ... ....


Reptiles & Amphibians

Amphibien im TerrariumAxel Kwet, Wolfgang Schmidt and Benny TrappThis new book series im Terrarium covers the entire spectrum of terrestrial animals from amphibians, reptiles to invertebrates. Each volume offers a detailed, practical introduction to the biology, husbandry and ... ....


Echsen im TerrariumHeiko Werning, Mike Zawadzki and Benny TrappThis new book series im Terrarium covers the entire spectrum of terrestrial animals from amphibians, reptiles to invertebrates. Each volume offers a detailed, practical introduction to the biology, husbandry and ... ....


























Schildkroten im TerrariumMichael Wirth, Andreas S Hennig and Benny TrappThis new book series im Terrarium covers the entire spectrum of terrestrial animals from amphibians, reptiles to invertebrates. Each volume offers a detailed, practical introduction to the biology, husbandry and ... ....


Schlangen im TerrariumCrito Kunz and Benny TrappThis new book series im Terrarium covers the entire spectrum of terrestrial animals from amphibians, reptiles to invertebrates. Each volume offers a detailed, practical introduction to the biology, husbandry and ... ....


Fishes

An Illustrated Pocket Guide to the Sharks of the WorldThe Concise Guide to More Than 500 Shark SpeciesDavid A Ebert, Sarah Fowler and Marc DandoSharks are probably the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We all still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are sadly more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management ... ....

256 pages | colour illustrations | Hardback | NYP 06/2014 | 9780957394667 | #214775A | £14.99 Add to basket

Environmental Sex Differentiation in FishTJ PandianThis is the third and final volume in the series on Sex Differentiation in Fish. Environmental Sex Differentiation in Fish represents the first attempt to comprehensively address all issues of negative effects of human activities ... ....


The SalmonThe Extraordinary Story of the King of FishMichael WiganA fascinating journey into the extraordinary world of the king of fish: the salmon. This beautiful book explores the natural history of this most mysterious of fishes. Michael Wigan explores the life cycle of the salmon, weaving ... ....

376 pages | 16 plates with colour photos | Hardback | 10/2013 | 9780007487646 | #197595A | £24.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780007564712 | #214675A | £10.99 Add to basket

Invertebrates

A Photographic Pocket Field Guide to Insects Found in Northamptonshire (Supplement 2)Derek LarkinThis is the second supplement to Mr Larkin's field guide to insects of Northamptonshire.

67 pages | 129 colour photos | Spiralbound | 05/2014 | 9780956557636 | #214891A | £4.99 Add to basket

A Photographic Pocket Guide to Insects Found in NorthamptonshireDerek LarkinPhotographic guide to the insects found in Northamptonshire. Includes many species likely to be encountered in gardens or the countryside.


A Photographic Pocket Guide to Insects Found in Northamptonshire (Supplement 1)Derek LarkinThe first supplement to Mr Larkin's field guide to insects of Northamptonshire.

36 pages | 97 colour photos | Spiralbound | 05/2013 | 9780956557629 | #214892A | £3.99 Add to basket

Advances in Freshwater Decapod Systematics and BiologyDarren CJ Yeo, Sebastian Klaus and Neil CumberlidgeDecapods are the largest, most prominent, and, unfortunately, most threatened freshwater crustaceans. Advances in Freshwater Decapod Systematics and Biology presents a selection of papers by geographical and domain experts ... ....

320 pages | illustrations | Hardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9789004207608 | #214591A | £122.99 Add to basket

Anatomy and Fine Structure of Brevipalpus Mites (Tenuipalpidae, Prostigmata, Actinotrichida)Gerd Alberti, Elliot W Kitajima, Valdenice M Novelli, Daniel de Andrade, Laura C Garita and TassiVolume 160 of Zoologica documents the first extensive study of the anatomy and ne structure of Brevipalpus mites (Tenuipalpidae), commonly termed false spider mites or at mites. They are widespread plant pest ... ....

192 pages | 112 illustrations, 3 tables | Paperback | NYP 06/2014 | 9783510550470 | #214708A | £199.00 Add to basket

Arthropod-Plant InteractionsNovel Insights and Approaches for IPMGuy Smagghe and Isabel DiazArthropod-Plant Interactions consists of multiple chapters by leading experts on the different aspects in the unique relationship between arthropods and plants, the underlying mechanisms, realized successes and failures of ... ....

226 pages | 21 colour & 2 b/w illustrations, tables | Hardback | 04/2012 | 9789400738720 | #196582A | £98.33 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 11/2014 | 9789401782982 | #214620A | £103.50 Add to basket




























Bee TimeLessons from the HiveMark L WinstonBeing among bees is a full-body experience, Mark Winston writes – from the low hum of tens of thousands of insects and the pungent smell of honey and beeswax, to the sight of workers flying back and forth between flowers and the ... ....


Biotechnology of SilkTetsuo Asakura and Thomas MillerBiotechnology of Silk is a snapshot of the current state of the art of research and development on the properties and characteristics of silk and their use in medicine and industry. The field encompasses backyard silk production ... ....

400 pages | 50 colour & 38 b/w illustrations, 24 tables | Hardback | 10/2013 | 9789400771185 | #214480A | £135.00 Add to basket

Bloomsbury Pocket Guide to InsectsBob GibbonsThis pocket-sized book is an essential guide to insects, providing comprehensive detail on around 240 of the most easily noticed British species selected from a range of orders and families. Each species is divided into simple sections ... ....


British Hymenoptera: Glossary for Use with Identification KeysRobin WilliamsBritish Hymenoptera: Glossary for Use with Identification Keys was written as a result of trying to come to terms with and reconcile old and new keys, often using quite different names for the same part. Describes the terms in ... ....

65 pages | Paperback | 06/2012 | #214601A | £19.99 Add to basket

Crustacean Nervous Systems and Their Control of BehaviorCharles DerbyCovers all aspects of crustacean biology, physiology, behavior, and evolution.

592 pages | 134 illustrations | Hardback | NYP 11/2014 | 9780199791712 | #214736A | £115.00 Add to basket

Danmarks SommerfugleEn Felthandbog for alle NaturinteresseredeMorten Top-Jensen and Michael FibigerThis field guids covers all 1012 Danish species of large butterflies. The book contains photos of all the species shown in their natural resting position, and at the back of the book there are 71 color plates, where all of Denmark's ... ....

678 pages | 71 plates with colour photos | Paperback | 01/2009 | 9788799351206 | #214552A | £115.00 Add to basket

Die Vielfalt der Landschnecken in der Val Mustair / La Diversite da Lindornas Illa Val MustairBruno Baur, Trudi Meier, Denes Schmera, Martin Baur and Anette BaurLand snails play an important role in the nutrient cycle of nature as decomposers of dead plant material. They are hardly noticed however, because many of them have a shell of only a few millimeters in size. On the basis of extensive field ... ....

211 pages | 237 illustrations | Paperback | NYP 06/2014 | 9783258078656 | #214381A | £48.50 Add to basket

Dragonflies of North AmericaThe Odonata (Anisoptera) Fauna of Canada, the Continental United States, Northern Mexico and the Greater AntillesJames G Needham, Jr.,Minter J Westfall and Michael L MaySince its first publication in 1955, the this classic work has become the benchmark reference for the identification of dragonflies (Anisoptera) in North America. After the revised edition came out in 2000, a need arose for an updated edition ... ....

658 pages | b/w line drawings | Hardback | 03/2014 | 9780945417996 | #214580A | £149.00 Add to basket

Fauna Lepidoptera Nacionalnog Parka Fruska Gora, Deo Prvi: Dnevni Leptiri [The Fauna of Lepidoptera of the Fruska GoraDejan V Stojanovic and Srecko CurcicThis monograph contains the results of research on butterflies in Fruška Gora National Park, Serbia. The data presented are primarily obtained by faunistic investigations consisting of field work on collecting specimens, and by ... ....

151 pages | 85 colour photos, colour illustrations, 115 colour distribution maps, 4 tables | Hardback | 05/2014 | 9788691232351 | #214434A | £74.99 Add to basket

Field Guide to Butterflies of SeychellesTheir Natural History and ConservationJames M Lawrence and Malinda Crafford-VenterDesigned for easy use in the field, Field Guide to Butterflies of Seychelles: Their Natural History and Conservation, features all 39 species and subspecies so far recorded from the Seychelles Archipelago. Of these 39 taxa ... ....

128 pages | plates with colour illustrations; distribution maps | Paperback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780957453098 | #214423A | £15.99 Add to basket

Fireflies of Hong Kong [Chinese]Vor YiuThis book describes 25 species fireflies in Hong Kong


Icones Insectorum Europae Centralis: Coleoptera: Heteroceridae [English / Czech]Stanislav Skalicky and Eduard EzerThis volume focuses on Coleoptera: Heteroceridae. A key to identification of central European species is given.

12 pages | Paperback | NYP 06/2014 | #214490A | £14.99 Add to basket




























Insect BiotechnologyAndreas VilcinskasInsect Biotechnology provides a fascinating overview about current and sophisticated developments in applied entomology that are powered by molecular biology and that can be summarized under a novel term: insect biotechnology. ....

220 pages | Hardback | 10/2010 | 9789048196401 | #214476A | £166.50 Add to basketPaperback | 12/2012 | 9789400733886 | #214477A | £166.50 Add to basket

Jewels in the MistA Synopsis on the Highly Endangered Butterfly Species the Violet Copper, Lycaena helleJan Habel, Marc Meyer and Thomas SchmittJewels in the Mist is a compilation of 19 contributions about biogeography, ecology and conservation of the Violet Copper Lycaena helle. Although Jewels in the Mist focuses on a single butterfly species, this ... ....

235 pages | colour photos, b/w illustrations | Paperback | 05/2014 | 9789546427212 | #214722A | £49.99 Add to basket

Les Nouveaux Cahiers Magellanes, No. 14P Juhel, P Teocchi, Alain Drumont, Ziro Komiya and Meiying LinContains seven contributions on the longicorn beetles of Africa, Asia and America.

144 pages | 49 colour plates | Paperback | 01/2014 | 9782353871087 | #214770A | £49.99 Add to basket

Namibian DragonfliesLarval Key and DistributionF Suhling, O Muller and Andreas MartensIllustrated key to exuviae and final stadium larvae of the dragonflies of Namibia. The key is also applicable to southern Angola, most of Botswana and the Northern Cape provice of South Africa. Checklist of the Odonata of Namibia with ... ....

260 pages | b/w illustrations, distribution maps | Paperback | 01/2014 | #214493A | £16.99 Add to basket

Plant and Soil Nematodes of IndiaA ChecklistVinita Sharma and Qaiser H BaqriThe plant and soil nematodes constitute one of the most important animal groups in terrestrial fauna. Some of these nematodes are plant parasites phytophagous while others are either saprophagous or predacious. The parasites of plants ... ....


Sex Determination and Differentiation in InsectsEC Verhulst and L van de ZandeThis is a reprint of: Sexual Development 2014, Vol. 8, No. 1-3 Three conditions are essential for evolution: variation, heredity and time. Most animal species transmit genetic information through sexual reproduction ...

138 pages | 15 colour & 13 b/w illustrations, 7 tables | Paperback | 03/2014 | 9783318026139 | #214568A | £58.50 Add to basket

Tagfalter in BayernMarkus Brau, Ralf Bolz, Helmut Kolbeck, Andreas Nunner, Johannes Voith and Werner WolfTagfalter in Bayern is a comprehensive and uniquely detailed work on the butterflies of Bavaria - Important reference also about Bavaria's borders - With numerous high-quality photographs, graphics and distribution ... ....

784 pages | 739 colour photos, 359 illustrations, 182 maps | Hardback | 04/2014 | 9783800179855 | #214530A | £52.99 Add to basket

The Butterflies of Britain & IrelandJeremy A Thomas and Richard LewingtonThe newly revised field guide The Butterflies of Britain & Ireland provides comprehensive coverage of all our resident and migratory butterflies, including the latest information on newly discovered species such as the ... ....

288 pages | 900+ colour illustrations, b/w line drawings, distribution maps | Hardback | NYP 06/2014 | 9780956490278 | #214435A | £34.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 06/2014 | 9780956490261 | #214436A | £18.95 Add to basket

The Moths of GlamorganDavid RW Gilmore, David J Slade and Barry StewartThis is the first published work on the complete moth fauna of the county since Hallett's Lepidoptera of Glamorgan produced for the Cardiff Naturalists' Society back in 1917.

424 pages | 32 plates with colour illustrations | Hardback | 04/2014 | 9780955108631 | #214433A | £39.99 Add to basket

Trapping Tephritid Fruit FliesLures, Area-Wide Programs, and Trade ImplicationsTodd Shelly, Nancy Epsky, Eric Jang, Jesus Reyes-Flores and Roger VargasTrapping Tephritid Fruit Flies focuses on four broad topics related to trapping of agriculturally important tephritid fruit flies, namely i) lures and traps, ii) invasion biology and detection of infestations, iii) attract and ... ....

300 pages | 29 colour & 30 b/w illustrations, 29 colour tables | Hardback | NYP 08/2014 | 9789401791922 | #214617A | £126.00 Add to basket

Verbreitungsatlas der Weberknechte des Grosserzogtums LuxemburgChristoph Muster and Marc MeyerThe knowledge of the harvestmen fauna in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is summarized by means of a distribution atlas. This study is based on 3091 datasets (> 16 000 specimens), with the bulk of the data originating from surveys carried ... ....

106 pages | colour photos, colour & b/w illustrations, colour maps, tables | Paperback | 03/2014 | #214555A | £28.99 Add to basket

























Xyleborini of New Guinea, a Taxonomic Monograph (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)Jiri Hulcr and Anthony L CognatoXyleborini is one of the most diverse and abundant groups of scolytine beetles worldwide, and they are also becoming very important invasive insect pests around the globe. In the U.S., the redbay beetle is threatening the existence of the ... ....


Palaeontology

Bestiarium: Zeugnisse Ausgestorbener TierartenLuc SemalBestiarium is the ideal gift for animal lovers, answering all kinds of questions about extinct species such as mammoths, dodos and cave bears. Why is such a large predator such as the Java tiger extinct?

176 pages | 76 photos, 69 illustrations | Hardback | 09/2014 | 9783258078731 | #214386A | £49.99 Add to basket

Fossil InsectsAn Introduction to PalaeoentomologyDavid Penney, James E Jepson and Richard BizleyPalaeoentomology represents the interface between two huge scientific disciplines: palaeontology – the study of fossils, and entomology – the study of insects. However, fossils rarely feature extensively in books on insects ... ....

224 pages | 240 colour photos and illustrations | Paperback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780957453067 | #214422A | £24.99 Add to basket

Paleontology in Ecology and ConservationJulien LouysThe fossil record contains unique long-term insights into how ecosystems form and function which cannot be determined simply by examining modern systems. It also provides a record of endangered species through time, which allow us to make ... ....

271 pages | 39 colour & 33 b/w illustrations | Hardback | 05/2012 | 9783642250378 | #197481A | £103.50 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 11/2014 | 9783642440984 | #214616A | £103.50 Add to basket

The Late Ordovician Brachiopods of Southern Pembrokeshire and Adjacent South-western WalesL Robin M CocksAlthough the Upper Ordovician shelly faunas of South Pembrokeshire (Avalonia at that time) have been studied for over 150 years, the brachiopods have never before been properly documented.

89 pages | Paperback | NYP 06/2014 | 9781118957158 | #214819A | £47.99 Add to basket

Vertebrate PalaeontologyMichael J BentonVertebrate palaeontology is a lively field, with new discoveries reported every week… and not only dinosaurs! This new edition reflects the international scope of vertebrate palaeontology, with a special focus on exciting new finds ... ....


Marine & Freshwater Biology

Benthic Fauna of the Bay of Nhatrang, Southern Vietnam, Volume 3Octocorallia: AlcyoniidaeTN Dautova and OF SavinkinBenthic Fauna of the Bay of Nhatrang, Southern Vietnam, Volume 3 presents data on fauna, taxonomy and distribution of soft corals of the family Alcyoniidae (Cnidaria: Anthozoa). The species composition of soft corals of the ... ....

272 pages | 135 colour photos, b/w line drawings | Hardback | 12/2013 | #214557A | £56.99 Add to basket

Creatures of the DeepIn Search of the Sea's 'Monsters' and the World they Live inErich HoytIn this revised and updated edition of Creatures of the Deep, award-winning nature and science writer Erich Hoyt gives readers a glimpse of the amazing variety of creatures found in the deepest parts of the ocean. Weaving together ... ....

208 pages | 100+ colour photos | Hardback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781770852815 | #214391A | £24.99 Add to basket

Freshwater Phytoplankton from ArgentinaPhytoplankton Diversity and Ecology in Different Aquatic SystemsGuillermo Tell, Irina Izaguirre and Ines O'FarrellArgentina features a large variety of freshwater phytoplankton habitats. They include rivers, large, deep, glacier-fed oligotrophic lakes in the Andean Cordillera (Patagonia) including those straddling the border to Chile, as well as ... ....

444 pages | 102 illustrations, 40 tables | Paperback | NYP 07/2014 | 9783510470679 | #214790A | £146.00 Add to basket

The Reef Guide: East and South Coasts of Southern AfricaJr.,Dennis King and Valda FraserThe Reef Guide documents some 800 reef fishes and invertebrates found along the east and south coasts of southern Africa. Following on the success of Dennis King's earlier two titles, this impressive new guide features 578 ... ....


General Natural History

























100 Animaux des MontagnesFrederic Jiguet and Benoit FontaineChamois, and gray wolf, golden eagle and black tit, asp viper, apollo butterfly, large banded grasshopper, jumping spider, Burgundy snail ... These are all classic and unexpected animals living in France over 1000 m in cold forest ... ....


20 Ans de Regards sur la Nature [20 Years of Perspectives on Nature]A collection of photographic images from 20 years of exploration by Biotope authors and associates.

colour photos | Paperback | 01/2014 | 9782366621266 | #214444A | £49.99 Add to basket

50 Years of Wildlife Photographer of the YearHow Wildlife Photography Became ArtThe Natural History Museum (London - UK)This is a collection of the most beautiful and memorable pictures taken over the 50-year history of what is now the world's most prestigious wildlife photography competition. The pictures also tell the story of how the competition has ... ....


ABC InsectsAmerican Museum of Natural History (AMNH)From egg-laying Aphids to the striped Zebra Longwing Butterfly, these colorful creatures will fascinate preschoolers. Developed together with experts at the American Museum of Natural History, ABC Insects introduces beetles, but ... ....


Americans and Their WeatherWilliam B MeyerAmericans and Their Weather traces the major exchanges that have occurred since colonial times in the role of weather in life and livelihood in the U.S. The intent is to relate how shifts in ordinary human activities have been ... ....

304 pages | 12 b/w illustrations | Paperback | NYP 12/2014 | 9780190212810 | #214735A | £16.99 Add to basket

Animal Wonder WorldA Chronicle of the Unusual in NatureFrank W LaneThis is a charming series of essays on animal behavior, written in 1951 by the noted British science writer Frank W. Lane, reveals obscure and fascinating oddities of animal behavior. The clear, logical explanation behind each bizarre ... ....


AntsMelissa StewartAnts are everywhere. They creep, they crawl, they climb, and they fall. But they get up and they keep on working. Ants come in all different shapes, different sizes, and different colors. And they do a lot of different jobs. ....

32 pages | colour photos, colour illustrations | Paperback | 06/2013 | 9781426315763 | #214855A | £3.99 Add to basket

Art and Ecology NowAndrew BrownEco awareness has had an enormous impact across all cultural and political spectrums, not least in the art world. This accessible and thought-provoking book is the first in-depth exploration of the ways in which contemporary artists are ... ....

256 pages | 338 colour & 5 b/w photos and illustrations | Paperback | 05/2014 | 9780500239162 | #214883A | £29.95 Add to basket

Astronomy in India, 1784-1876Joydeep SenIndian scientific achievements in the early twentieth century are well known, with a number of heralded individuals making globally recognized strides in the field of astrophysics. Covering the period from the foundation of the ... ....


Baby Dolphin's First DayConnie Roop and Peter RoopDeveloped by reading specialists, each book in this easy reader paperback series includes carefully selected words and sentence structures and engaging natural science topics vetted by museum experts to help children advance from beginner ... ....


Baby Whale's Long SwimConnie Roop and Peter RoopWhen spring comes, a baby calf gray whale and his mother head north to find food-all the way from Mexico to Alaska! Every gray whale makes the trip, but it's a long way for a young calf to swim. Follow mother and baby on their ... ....


Between Land and SeaThe Atlantic Coast and the Transformation of New EnglandChristopher L PastoreOne of the largest estuaries on the North Atlantic coast, Narragansett Bay served as a gateway for colonial expansion in the seventeenth century and the birthplace of American industrialization in the late eighteenth.

276 pages | 21 b/w photos, 3 maps | Hardback | NYP 11/2014 | 9780674281417 | #214710A | £25.95 Add to basket

























Bootstrap GeologistMy Life in ScienceGene ShinnKnown worldwide among geologists, marine scientists, and petroleum engineers, Gene Shinn sometimes seems a product of another century. Born in the Florida Keys, he attended the University of Miami on a music scholarship, where he earned ... ....

308 pages | b/w illustrations | Paperback | NYP 02/2015 | 9780813060552 | #214713A | £21.95 Add to basketHardback | 04/2013 | 9780813044361 | #214714A | £28.50 Add to basket

Caterpillar to ButterflyLaura K MarshButterflies are all around us. It's hard to believe these majestic insects with impressive wingspans and beautifully colored and patterned wings were once creepy crawly caterpillars. How in the world does this transformation happen? ....


Charley Harper's What's in the Rain Forest?Charley Harper and Zoe BurkeFollowing the success of Charley Harper's What's in the Woods?, Pomegranate continues the Nature Discovery Book series with this journey through a rain forest. Zoe Burke's rhyming text introduces young readers to thirty different species ... ....

34 pages | colour illustrations | Hardback | 12/2013 | 9780764965845 | #214560A | £9.99 Add to basket

Childrens Encyclopedia of AnimalsPhilip WhitfieldWhat animal can reach up to 16ft? Which is the biggest and strongest wild cat? This stunning new encyclopedia, compiled by a team of experts, is a great guide into the who's who of the animal world. Covering mammals, birds, reptiles ... ....

256 pages | 1000+ colour illustrations | Paperback | NYP 08/2014 | 9781781717370 | #214937A | £14.99 Add to basket

Childrens Encyclopedia of DinosaursDouglas PalmerWhich were the first animals to walk on land? Which dinosaur had a 24ft long neck? This is a stunning new encyclopedia about the most amazing animals ever to have roamed the Earth. Including special features on the world in which the dinosaurs ... ....

256 pages | 1000+ colour illustrations | Paperback | NYP 08/2014 | 9781781717363 | #214938A | £14.99 Add to basket

Composition in the LandscapeAn Inspirational and Technical Guide for Landscape PhotographersPeter WatsonThe landscape is not only endlessly varied, it is also constantly changing, and this is what makes it such a fascinating and challenging subject. Using a fabulous collection of landscape photography, Peter Watson's latest book gives ... ....


Deadly PredatorsMelissa StewartCome face-to-face with sharks, wolves, tigers, and many more predators in this gripping new addition to the National Geographic Kids Reader series. Amazing animal photos wow kids as they discover how predators hunt, raise their ... ....


Deadly and DangerousMary Kay CarsonFrom swiftly swimming great white sharks to big cats ready to pounce and poisonous vipers waiting to strike, these creatures are DEADLY. With the help of the experts at the world-famous American Museum of Natural History, find out about ... ....


Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about OurselvesJames NestorWhile on assignment in Greece, journalist James Nestor witnessed something that confounded him: a man diving 300 feet below the ocean's surface on a single breath of air and returning four minutes later, unharmed and smiling.


Dinosaur PetsKathleen Kudlinkski and Julius CsotonyiT-rex, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, Triceratops: which dinosaur would YOU want for a pet? Kids will have a great time choosing their favorite from 12 popular prehistoric creatures. Facts from the world's top experts and humorous questions ... ....


DinosaursKathleen Weidner ZoehfeldThere's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth--maybe even as close as their own backyard! They'll be wowed by new information ... ....


Discovery Channel SnakeopediaThe Complete Guide to Everything Snakes and More Slithering CreaturesTime Home EntertainmentDiscovery Channel Snakeopedia tells the whole story of these amazing creatures. From the enormous Green Anaconda to the tiny Zootaxa, the book includes hundreds of snakes and all 12 families. Learn about identifying features ... ....

192 pages | 400+ colour photos | Paperback | 04/2014 | 9781603209908 | #214939A | £14.99 Add to basket



























Draw-A-SaurusEverything You Need to Know to Draw Your Favorite DinosaursJames SilvaniWalt Disney and Dreamworks illustrator James Silvani encourages young artists to mix the latest dinosaur facts with their imaginations, using step-by-step lessons showing how to draw a variety of dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts.


Eadweard Muybridge: The Human and Animal Locomotion PhotographsHans-Christian Adam and Eadweard MuybridgeLife in motion. Eadweard Muybridge: The Human and Animal Locomotion Photographs deals with the forerunner of the moving image. English photographer Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) as a pioneer in visual studies of human and animal ... ....

640 pages | b/w photos | Hardback | NYP 08/2014 | 9783836550826 | #214680A | £12.99 Add to basket

Ecocriticism and ShakespeareReading EcophobiaSimon C EstokEcocriticism and Shakespeare offers the term "ecophobia" as a way of understanding and organizing representations of contempt for the natural world. Estok argues that this vocabulary is both necessary to the developing ... ....

196 pages | 5 b/w illustrations | Paperback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781137446893 | #214930A | £18.99 Add to basketPaperback | 03/2011 | 9780230112568 | #214931A | £59.99 Add to basket

Ecosickness in Contemporary U.S. FictionEnvironment and AffectHeather HouserThe 1970s brought a new understanding of the biological and intellectual impact of environmental crises on human beings, and as efforts to prevent ecological and human degradation aligned, a new literature of sickness emerged.

328 pages | 5 b/w illustrations | Hardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780231165143 | #214684A | £34.50 Add to basket

Elephant CompanyThe Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War IIVicki Constantine CrokeBilly Williams came to colonial Burma in 1920, fresh from service in World War I, to a job as a "forest man" for a British teak company. Mesmerized by the intelligence, character, and even humor of the great animals who hauled ... ....


Everything Volcanoes and EarthquakesEarthshaking Photos, Facts and Fun!National Geographic and Kathy FurgangNational Geographic Kids Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes explodes with incredible photos and amazing facts about the awesome powers of nature. You'll find out that three-quarters of Earth's volcanoes are underwater ... ....


Fahrten Lesen und Spuren SuchenNick BakerEvery animal leaves some kind of trace as it passes and the art of tracking is very much like learning to read. If you learn to read the signs left by footprints, leftover food, droppings and scrapes in the earth you will soon be able to ... ....

288 pages | colour photos, colour & b/w illustrations, colour tables | Paperback | NYP 09/2014 | 9783258078540 | #214384A | £34.99 Add to basket

Fearless Photographer: NatureDavid M WymanDiscover the keys to capturing vibrant, compelling nature photographs with insights, tips and examples from a professional photographer and outdoorsman in Fearless Photographer: Nature. This unique, captivating book is the ideal ... ....


Flora Capensis (10-Volume Set)Being a Systematic Description of the Plants of the Cape Colony, Caffraria and Port Natal, and Neighbouring TerritoriesWilliam H Harvey, Otto Wilhelm Sonder and William T Thiselton-DyerA reprint of a classical work in the Cambridge Library Collection. This seminal publication began life as a collaborative effort between the Irish botanist William Henry Harvey (1811-66) and his German counterpart ...


Food and Environment in Early and Medieval ChinaEN AndersonChinese food is one of the most recognizable and widely consumed cuisines in the world. Almost no town on earth is without a Chinese restaurant of some kind, and Chinese canned, frozen, and preserved foods are available in shops from ... ....


Four FieldsTim DeeIn his first book since the acclaimed The Running Sky Tim Dee tells the story of four green fields. Four fields spread around the world: their grasses, their hedges, their birds, their skies, and their natural and human histories. Four real fields ... ....

278 pages | no illustrations | Hardback | 08/2013 | 9780224090728 | #206737A | £18.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 08/2014 | 9780099541370 | #214924A | £9.99 Add to basket

























Gotham UnboundThe Ecological History of Greater New YorkTheodore Steinberg and Ted SteinbergThis is the story of the monumental struggle between New York and the natural world. From Henry Hudson's discovery of Mannahatta to Hurricane Sandy, Gotham Unbound is Ted Steinberg's sweeping ecological history of one of ... ....


Grey Daggers and Minotaurs in Greenwich ParkMemories of a London Schoolboy Naturalist in the 1940sJohn F BurtonGrey Daggers and Minotaurs in Greenwich Park: Memories of a London Schoolboy Naturalist in the 1940s is based on the illustrated Natural History diaries that the author, John F. Burton, began writing in 1942 and has maintained ... ....

436 pages | 113 b/w illustrations | Paperback | 01/2014 | 9781782802068 | #214439A | £16.50 Add to basket

Histoires Remarquables: Les AnimauxFrancois Moutou and Francois DesbordesA collection of remarkable animal case studies, engagingly described and finely illustrated.


Hot AirSandrine Dumas Roy, Emmanuelle Houssais and Sarah ArdizzoneThe earth is warming up. The polar bear has turned green, the dingo's gone doolally, and the wolf is floating on an island mid-ocean. The animals know something is very wrong, but what exactly? After much bleating, the dolphins are ... ....


How Strong is an Ant?And Other Questions About Bugs and InsectsMary Kay Carson and Carol SchwartzHow Strong is an Ant? is packed with colourful illustrations and fun facts. It is suitable for children aged 6 and over. Are there more insects than people on Earth? Are all bugs insects? And can all insects fly? From the number ... ....

32 pages | colour illustrations | Paperback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781454906858 | #214815A | £4.99 Add to basket

Insider's Guide to Bird Photography in Southern AfricaIsak PretoriusWhether you are new to bird photography or already a passionate hobbyist, Insider's Guide to Bird Photography in Southern Africa will teach you all the tools, techniques and creative ideas required to take your bird photography ... ....


J. Fenwick LansdowneJ Fenwick Landsowne, Tristram Landsowne, Graeme Gibson, Robert McCracken Peck and Robert GennA humble man, yet with a commanding presence, J. Fenwick Lansdowne (Canadian, 1937–2008) was a passionate naturalist whose careful study of and innate affinity with the world of birds forged an extraordinary body of work.

184 pages | b/w photos, colour illustrations | Hardback | 01/2014 | 9780764966705 | #214559A | £39.99 Add to basket

Jim Arnosky's Wild WorldJim ArnoskyWhat could be better than a Jim Arnosky gatefold book? How about THREE Jim Arnosky gatefold books all together in one hardcover – with every spectacular gatefold intact? From slithering snakes to soaring birds of prey, and many other ... ....

96 pages | colour photos, b/w illustrations | Hardback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781454913443 | #214813A | £14.99 Add to basket

Lapponia Frigga [English / Danish / Chinese]Journey toward's the Night's Sunday / Rejse mod Nattens SolNes Lerpa, Morten Top-Jensen, Sue Trolle and Xiaoqin WuThis art book is the result of a collaboration between butterfly collector Knud Bech, Artist Nes Leppa, and naturalist Morten Top-Jensen. Knud introduced Nes and Morten to one another in 2010. Knud has friendships in two worlds ... ....

156 pages | colour photos | Hardback | 01/2014 | 9788799351282 | #214551A | £48.50 Add to basket

Mastering Landscape PhotographyDavid TaylorBeginning with a comprehensive guide to the choice of cameras, lenses and other equipment and accessories, David Taylor goes on to discuss the fundamentals of exposure – aperture, shutter speed, ISO, dynamic range and an appreciation ... ....


Masterminding NatureThe Breeding of Animals, 1750-2010Margaret E DerryIn Masterminding Nature, Margaret Derry examines the evolution of modern animal breeding from the invention of improved breeding methodologies in eighteenth-century England to the application of molecular genetics in the 1980s ... ....

























Masters of the UniverseConversations with Cosmologists of the PastHelge S KraghHow did our modern picture of the universe come into being? Masters of the Universe tells this fascinating story in an unusual format that blends factual and fictional elements. It is based on a series of interviews that a fictional ... ....


MeerkatsLaura K MarshWelcome to the wacky world of meerkats, where groups of these furry friends team up to survive in the wild. Each meerkat has a job: babysitting the kids, guarding the troops, or foraging for food. Kids will be mesmerized by wonderful ... ....


My First Book of NatureAlain GreeAlain Gree's beautiful illustrations from the 1960s and 70s are known throughout the world. With their naivety of form and bold use of colour, their charm is undeniable. My First book of Nature features Alain Gree's stunning ... ....


Natural Theology in the Scientific RevolutionGod's ScientistsKatherine CallowayIn the seventeenth century new scientific discoveries called into question established Christian theology. In the past it has been claimed that contemporary thinkers contributed to this conflict model by using the discoveries of the natural ... ....

256 pages | 1 b/w illustration, 1 table | Hardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9781848934641 | #214654A | £59.99 Add to basket

Once Upon a MastodonAll About Prehistoric MammalsBonnie Worth, Aristides Ruiz and Joe MathieuThe Cat in the Hat visits with Ice Age mammals on a whirlwind tour of the Pleistocene! From ground sloths as big as elephants to bears as heavy as Volkswagens, the Cat introduces young readers to mastodons, mammoths, woolly rhinos ... ....


PandasAnne SchreiberThe whole world loves panda bears. Everyone loves to watch them play, climb, cuddle, and chew. But careful, they can scratch too – just look at that tree! Pandas live in wild places very faraway, and they are the star attractions ... ....


Pencil, Paper, Draw! DinosaursSteve Harpster"Dinosaurs" and "kids" when those two words come together, you know you've got a winner. The popularity of these prehistoric beasts just never seems to fade. So children will be thrilled to create a green, spiky ... ....

64 pages | b/w illustrations | Paperback | NYP 07/2014 | 9781454911517 | #214543A | £4.99 Add to basket

Penguins!Anne SchreiberThey waddled into stardom in National Geographic's March of the Penguins film. These guys are now nature's ROCK STARS! If you're five years old, you're probably as tall as an Emperor penguin. But why do they ... ....


Reclaiming the DonAn Environmental History of Toronto's Don River ValleyJennifer L BonnellA small river in a big city, the Don River Valley is often overlooked when it comes to explaining Toronto's growth. With Reclaiming the Don, Jennifer L. Bonnell unearths the missing story of the relationship between the river ... ....

324 pages | 38 illustrations | Paperback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781442612259 | #214797A | £18.99 Add to basketHardback | NYP 10/2014 | 9781442643840 | #214798A | £39.99 Add to basket

Science is BeautifulThe Human BodyColin SalterOur bodies are amazing. The microscopic elements of the human body are profoundly fascinating – and also beautiful. We unearth some of the most wonderful microscopic images of the human body ever created, now made possible by technical ... ....

192 pages | 150 colour illustrations | Hardback | NYP 10/2014 | 9781849941921 | #214715A | £24.99 Add to basket

Seen but Not HeardLilian Medland's BirdsChristobel Mattingley and Lilian MedlandLilian Medland has not received until now the recognition she deserves as a painter of birds. Due to world events and circumstances, five important books on birds containing her superb illustrations were never published. Despite such major ... ....

























Selected Buller's Birds of New ZealandWorks of JG KeulemansGeoff NormanBased on the award-winning Buller's Birds of New Zealand: The Complete Work of JG Keulemans, this new accessible edition presents a superb selection of the classic nineteenth-century ornithological paintings, in exquisite colour reproduction. ....


Shadow among SplendoursLady Charlotte Wheeler-Cuffe s Adventures among the Flowers of BurmaE Charles NelsonA biographical memoir of Lady Charlotte Wheeler-Cuffe, who spent many years in Burma collecting rare orchids and painting them in watercolour.


Shakespeare's NatureFrom Cultivation to CultureCharlotte ScottShakespeare's Nature offers the first sustained account of the impact of the language and practice of husbandry on Shakespeare's work. It shows how the early modern discourse of cultivation changes attitude to the natural ... ....


Sharks!Anne SchreiberHe's quick. He's silent. He has five rows of deadly teeth. Chomp! Meet the shark – the fish who ruled the deep before dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This fish has soft cartilage so he can glide, twist, and turn before ... ....


Snakes!Melissa StewartThey're sssslithery! They're slippery! They creep us out! But get to know them and you'll find are snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues ...


Species Plantarum 1753 Facsimile (2-Volume Set)Carl Linneaus, William T Stearn and CE JarvisThe First Edition of Linnaeus' Species Plantarum 1753 is the accepted starting point for botanical nomenclature and is an important reference work for systematic botanists as well as a seminal work in the history of biology. ....


Species Plantarum 1753 Facsimile, Volume 1IntroductionCarl Linneaus, William T Stearn and CE JarvisThe First Edition of Linnaeus' Species Plantarum 1753 is the accepted starting point for botanical nomenclature and is an important reference work for systematic botanists as well as a seminal work in the history of biology. ....


Species Plantarum 1753 Facsimile, Volume 2Carl Linneaus, William T Stearn and CE JarvisThe First Edition of Linnaeus' Species Plantarum 1753 is the accepted starting point for botanical nomenclature and is an important reference work for systematic botanists as well as a seminal work in the history of biology. ....

856 pages | no illustrations | Hardback | 04/2014 | 9780903874489 | #214429A | £74.99 Add to basket

StormsMiriam Busch GoingStorms are SCARY! But it’s cool to understand what’s going on when Mother Nature gets angry. Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do rivers overflow? Thunder and lightening, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes ... ....


Strangest AnimalsThea FeldmanAnimals that glow, that make nests from spit, that change shape and color, that ooze thick, gooey slime: How strange! Meet some creatures that have unique and unusual talents. From the glass frog with a see-through body to a fish that ... ....


Taming ManhattanEnvironmental Battles in the Antebellum CityCatherine McNeurWith pigs roaming the streets and cows foraging in the Battery, antebellum Manhattan would have been unrecognizable to inhabitants of today's sprawling metropolis. Fruits and vegetables came from small market gardens in the city, and ... ....


The Adventures of Henry ThoreauA Young Man's Unlikely Path to Walden PondMichael SimsFrom Mahatma Gandhi and John F. Kennedy to Martin Luther King and Leo Tolstoy, the works of Henry David Thoreau – author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, surveyor, schoolteacher, engineer – have long been an inspiration ... ....

384 pages | b/w illustrations | Hardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9781408830499 | #214673A | £18.99 Add to basket

























The Art of Landscape PhotographyRoss Hoddinott and Mark BauerThe Art of Landscape Photography assumes a good working knowledge of the technical basics – such as correct exposure, filtration and sharpness and concentrates on the 'heart and soul' of landscape photography ... ....


The Edge of ExtinctionTravels with Enduring People in Vanishing LandsJules PrettyIn The Edge of Extinction, Jules Pretty explores life and change in a dozen environments and cultures across the world, taking us on a series of remarkable journeys through deserts, coasts, mountains, steppes, snowscapes, marshes ... ....

256 pages | 13 b/w photos | Hardback | NYP 11/2014 | 9780801453304 | #214612A | £17.50 Add to basket

The Jungle CrewWith 5 Paper Animals and Scenery to MakeMadeleine RogersThis new series from Button Books presents three titles that will teach children about the animals of the polar regions, the rainforest and the savannah. Five animals are explored in each book, with a two-page spread dedicated to each ... ....


The Lonely TigerHugh Allen and David DavidarAfter being discharged from the British Armed Forces at the end of the Second World War, Hugh Allen – and his widowed sister Babs – decided on impulse to settle down on an estate in Mandikhera, an obscure village in central ... ....


The Oxford Handbook of EcocriticismGreg Garrard and Cheryll GlotfeltyThe Oxford Handbook of Ecocriticism will provide a broad survey of the longstanding relationship between literature and the environment. The moment for such an offering is opportune in many respects: multiple environmental crises ... ....

608 pages | 10 b/w photos | Hardback | NYP 09/2014 | 9780199742929 | #214707A | £96.99 Add to basket

The Oxford Handbook of Environmental HistoryAndrew C IsenbergThe Oxford Handbook of Environmental History draws on a wealth of new scholarship to offer diverse perspectives on the state of the field.


The Polar PackWith 5 Paper Animals and Scenery to MakeMadeleine RogersThis new series from Button Books presents three titles that will teach children about the animals of the polar regions, the rainforest and the savannah. Five animals are explored in each book, with a two-page spread dedicated to each ... ....


The Queen and Mr Brown: A Day For DinosaursJim WilkinsJoin Britain’s much-admired monarch on her day-off, as she and her loveable pet corgi Mr Brown enjoy an action packed adventure at London’s Natural History Museum. On a grey, gloomy and unbearably miserable day ...


The Safari SetWith 5 Paper Animals and Scenery to MakeMadeleine RogersThis new series from Button Books presents three titles that will teach children about the animals of the polar regions, the rainforest and the savannah. Five animals are explored in each book, with a two-page spread dedicated to each ... ....


The Search for the Rarest Bird in the WorldVernon RL HeadIn 1990 an expedition of Cambridge scientists arrived at the Plains of Nechisar, tucked between the hills of the Great Rift Valley in the Gamo Gofa province in the country of Ethiopia. On that expedition they collected twenty three species ... ....


The Wildlife Quiz BookJ Tim R SharrockThe Wildlife Quiz Book contains a total of 1500 questions to test the reader's knowledge of the animals and plants that are to be found on Planet Earth. They are arranged in sets of ten, and are graded as Easy, Moderate or ... ....


The World of SharksWendy PfefferIntroduces sharks, describing the different types and their physical characteristics. Developed by reading specialists, each book in this easy reader paperback series includes carefully selected words and sentence structures and engaging ... ....


























Tooth & ClawThe Wild World of Big PredatorsJim ArnoskyTooth & Claw is suitable for children aged 6 to 10. Lions and tigers and bears and Wolves, oh my! Acclaimed nature writer and illustrator Jim Arnosky introduces awe-inspiring wild predators: carnivores that survive by tooth ... ....

32 pages | colour photos, b/w illustrations | Hardback | 05/2014 | 9781402786242 | #214814A | £12.99 Add to basket

Two in the Far NorthMargaret E Murie, Olaus Johan Murie and Terry Tempest WilliamsThis enduring story of life, adventure, and love in Alaska was written by a woman who embraced the remote Alaskan wilderness and became one of its strongest advocates. In this moving testimonial to the preservation of the Arctic wilderness ... ....

376 pages | b/w illustrations | Hardback | 05/2013 | 9780882409559 | #214921A | £31.50 Add to basket

Visual Cultures in Science and TechnologyA Comparative HistoryKlaus HentschelVisual Cultures in Science and Technology is offers a broad, comparative survey of a booming field within the history of science: the history, generation, use, and function of images in scientific practice. It explores every aspect ... ....

528 pages | 16 plates with colour illustrations; 57 b/w illustrations | Hardback | NYP 10/2014 | 9780198717874 | #214659A | £59.99 Add to basket

VolcanoesAnne SchreiberHot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth's crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years.


Water Politics in Northern NevadaA Century of StruggleLeah J WildsIn northwestern Nevada, the waters of the Truckee, Carson, and Walker river systems are fought over by competing interests: agriculture, industry, Native Americans and newer residents, and environmentalists. Much of the conflict was caused ... ....


We AnimalsJo-Anne McArthurPowerfully disturbing. These images take us to dark and hidden places visited by only a few determined and courageous individuals like Jo-Anne McArthur. They reveal the secret practices that many people will not want to know about. ....

208 pages | colour & b/w photos | Hardback | 12/2013 | 9781590564264 | #214943A | £25.99 Add to basket

What Makes a Tornado Twist?And Other Questions about WeatherMary Kay CarsonIs each snowflake unique? What comes first: thunder or lightning? What causes the seasons? Charming illustrations, clever charts, and fun text help kids learn whatever they want to know about wild weather. No matter their question, the ... ....


Why Did T. Rex Have Short Arms?And Other Questions about DinosaursMelissa Stewart and Julius CsotonyiWhen did the first dinosaurs appear on Earth? What happened to them 65 million years ago? How do we know about dinosaurs – and are there any still alive today? Dinosaurs are absolutely irresistible – and children will love ... ....


Why Is the Sea Salty?And Other Questions about OceansBenjamin Richmond and Cecelia AzhderianWhat kinds of animals live in the sea? What causes tides and waves? And exactly how deep is the ocean, anyway? From the water cycle and ocean zones to fun facts about how some lost rubber duckies ended up helping ocean scientists, this ... ....


World's Fastest AnimalsAmerican Museum of Natural History (AMNH)Which creature moves so rapidly it can even run on water? Which bird's heart beats 1200 times a minute? In World's Fastest Animals come learn about the world's fastest animals, from speedy cheetahs and swiftly ... ....


Wounded WarriorsA Soldier's Story of Healing Through BirdsRobert Vallieres, Jacquelyn M Howard and Cynthia ParsonsRobert Vallieres struggled to find his "new normal" when he returned home after serving in the military. An accident in Kuwait left him suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) internal injuries, leaving him in constant pain ... ....


Regional & Travel























Bioresources of the Eastern GhatsTheir Conservation and ManagementKV Krishnamurthy, R Murugan and K RavikumarThis is a monographic work on the Eastern Ghats, one of the geologically earliest formed hill ranges of India. The eastern ghats occupies the eastern part of peninsular India and traverses through states of Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu ... ....

824 pages | colour & b/w illustrations, tables | Paperback | 01/2014 | 9788121108867 | #214453A | £120.00 Add to basket

Bradt Travel Guide: BhutanErin LeviBradt's Bhutan is the most up-to-date guide available and the only one to devote a chapter to the southern region of the country and also a detailed wildlife section.

336 pages | colour illustrations, 53 maps | Paperback | NYP 12/2014 | 9781841625607 | #212616A | £17.99 Add to basket

Die GrindelwaldgletscherKunst und WissenschaftHeinz J Zumbuhl, Samuel Nussbaumer and Hans Peter HolzhauserFor centuries, glaciers have fascinated people, with most recently the global remelting of the ice sheets indicating that glaciers have become "thermometers" of the earth. The two Grindelwald glaciers in Switzerland show ... ....


Forest Rest Houses of UttarakhandA Living Natural and Cultural HeritageAnjali Bharthari RaviForest Rest Houses in Uttarakhand forests are remotely located and are a haven to experience solitude and be one with nature. They provide a gamut of activities along with giving a peep into the local culture and the mythological beliefs ... ....

170 pages | colour photos, maps | Paperback | 01/2014 | 9788121108799 | #214880A | £67.50 Add to basket

Indian Mammals: A Field GuideVivek MenonCovering the rich diversity of mammal species in India, from tigers, elephants, rhinos and whales to primates, rodents and bats, Indian Mammals: A Field Guide is a comprehensive, field-ready and illustrated guide to the mammals ... ....

528 pages | 1000+ colour photos, 150 distribution maps | Paperback | 01/2014 | 9789350097601 | #214753A | £29.99 Add to basket

National Geographic Illustrated Guide to WildlifeFrom Your Back Door to the Great OutdoorsNational GeographicFrom one of the most trusted names in field guides comes a new and lavishly illustrated guide to identifying North America's most common birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians, plus fish and other aquatic creatures.

448 pages | 700 colour illustrations, 5 maps | Hardback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781426213724 | #214390A | £29.99 Add to basket

Report on Scarce Migrant Birds in Britain in 2008-2010: PasserinesThe May 2014 issue of British Birds contains the first part of the Report on Scarce Migrant Birds in Britain in 2008–2010. This report summarises the scarce passerine migrants recorded in Britain during ... ....

colour photos, colour illustrations, colour distribution maps | 05/2014 | #214432A | £7.80 Add to basket

Sea to SummitOne Man's Pleasure in Scotland's WildlifeDerek B McGinnThis selection of images of creatures to be seen in Scotland, is the product of the author's enthusiasm for his native country's wild places and the things that live there. Compiled from images collected over a dozen years since ... ....

58 pages | 200 colour photos, includes audio CD | Paperback | 04/2014 | 9780992829704 | #214706A | £8.99 Add to basket

Seasons of the Tallgrass PrairieA Nebraska YearPaul A JohnsgardA respected author and scholar, Paul A. Johnsgard has spent a lifetime observing the natural delights of Nebraska's woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands. Seasons of the Tallgrass Prairie collects his musings on Nebraska's ... ....


Sprinter and SprummerAustralia's Changing SeasonsTimothy J EntwisleSprinter and Sprummer challenges the traditional four seasons, and encourages us to think about how we view changes in our natural world. Since 1788, Australia has carried the yoke of four European seasons that make ...


The Atlantic Coast of IrelandJohn Grenham and Jonathan HessionVisiting the entire length of Ireland's west coast, from the lush, quasi-tropical mountains of the south-west through the barren limestone of West Clare to the stunning scale of sea- and mountain-scape in Donegal ...


The Goan Jungle BookNirmal KulkarniA compact book that provides useful information on a rich biodiversity section of the Western Ghats in Goa that is little known and even less appreciated. Having grown up in Mapusa, Goa, Kulkarni’s love for and comfort ...

109 pages | colour photos, b/w illustrations | Paperback | 01/2013 | #214873A | £22.99 Add to basket


























Botany & Plant Science

A Field Guide to Tasmanian FungiGenevieve Gates and David RatkowskyA Field Guide to Tasmanian Fungi provides photographs and details for over 600 species found in Tasmania. Although A Field Guide to Tasmanian Fungi is Tasmanian based, it is relevant for the whole of southern Australia ... ....


A Native Plants ReaderNiall DunneBrooklyn Botanic Garden has long championed native plants and suggested ways for gardeners to create attractive designs with indigenous flora that nurture a sense of place and provide a habitat for wildlife. This engaging collection of ... ....


Air PlantsThe Curious World of TillandsiasZenaida SengoIn Air Plants, Zenaida Sengo introduces the reader to the remarkable world of tillandsias, the easy-to-grow bromeliads that are striking in form, foliage, and flower. Air Plants provides expert advice on how to cultivate ... ....


An Illustrated Guide to British Upland VegetationAlison Averis, Ben Averis, John Birks, David Horsfield, Des Thompson and Marcus E YeoAn Illustrated Guide to British Upland Vegetation is the first comprehensive, single book on plant communities in the British uplands. It provides concise descriptions of all currently recognised British upland vegetation types. ....

454 pages | b/w illustrations, maps | Paperback | 05/2014 | 9781784270155 | #214437A | £34.99 Add to basket

Apples: A Field GuideMichael ClarkThis book describes 130 types of apple in detail, covering their appearance, flavour, texture and also special needs and particular characters. Also covered is how to choose the rootstock and form, how to plant, prune and look after apples ... ....

colour photos | Hardback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781873580912 | #214475A | £29.99 Add to basket

Bark: Use, Management and Commerce in AfricaAnthony B Cunningham, Bruce M Campbell and Martin K LuckertIt can be surprising to learn how many commonly used objects are derived from tree bark. Cork, cinnamon, paper, rope, baskets, aphrodisiacs, anti-parasitic and anti-tumor medicines, industrial tannins, lathering agents – just a ... ....

304 pages | b/w illustrations | Paperback | 05/2014 | 9780893274931 | #187084A | £65.99 Add to basket

Dictionnaire Visuel de BotaniqueMaurice ReilleThis dictionary, unrivaled in its visual richness, illustrates all vocabulary relevant to plant determination. Some 500 keywords are explained by clear text and illustrated with several photos, using examples that are deliberately varied. ....

320 pages | 2130 colour photos and colour illustrations | Paperback | NYP 08/2014 | 9782841386499 | #214767A | £39.99 Add to basket

Diversity and Conservation of Plants and Traditional KnowledgeA Felicitation Volume of Prof. Abhaya Prasad DasSauris Panda and Chandra GhoshDiversity and Conservation of Plants and Traditional Knowledge covers various aspects of plant sciences such as floristic studies and revisions new records of plants nomenclature of taxa systematic and phylogeny distribution and ... ....

527 pages | plates, b/w illustrations, tables | Paperback | 01/2014 | 9788121108959 | #214454A | £120.00 Add to basket

Farberpflanzen: Anleitung zum Farben - Verwendung in Kultur und MedizinEberhard PrinzEven in antiquity and during medieval times textiles and leather were stained with natural dyes from plants. The profession of dyer had a high social standing. Due to the advent of synthetic dyes in the 20th century, the knowledge on dye plants ... ....

322 pages | 164 colour illustrations, 23 tables | Hardback | 05/2014 | 9783510652914 | #214773A | £45.99 Add to basket

Field Guide to Wisconsin GrassesEmmet J Judziewicz, Robert W Freckmann, Lynn G Clark, Merel R Black and Elsie H FroeschnerGrasses are the foremost plant family of prairies, savannas, barrens, many agricultural landscapes, lawns, and successional habitats throughout Wisconsin, yet they are notoriously difficult to identify. This field guide to 232 species of ... ....

288 pages | 700+ colour photos, b/w line drawings | Paperback | NYP 11/2014 | 9780299301347 | #214711A | £24.50 Add to basket

Flooded Forest and Desert CreekEcology and History of the River Red GumMatthew J ColloffThe river red gum has the most widespread natural distribution of any Eucalyptus species in Australia; from Geraldton to Grafton, from the Yorke Peninsula to the Cape York Peninsula. As extensive forest and woodland it forms the ... ....

344 pages | colour photos, colour & b/w illustrations, maps | Hardback | NYP 08/2014 | 9780643109193 | #214462A | £56.95 Add to basket
























Flora Capensis: Sistens Plantas Promontorii Bonae Spei AfricesCarl Peter Thunberg and JA SchultesA reprint of a classical work in the Cambridge Library Collection. The Swedish botanist Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828), a physician and pupil of Linnaeus, carried out his most important work in South Africa and Japan ... ....


Flora of Great Britain and Ireland, Volume 2: Capparaceae - RosaceaePeter Sell, Gina Murrell and SM WaltersPlanned in five volumes, this critical flora provides a definitive account of the native species, naturalised species, frequent garden escapes and casuals found in the British Isles. Full keys and descriptions will enable the user to name ... ....


Flora of the Guianas, Series A: 30: 139. GentianaceaeSylvia Mota de OliveiraThe Gentianaceae family is wildly diverse, with members ranging from annual and perennial herbs to shrubs to tropical trees and woody lianes. Their wide range means that many species of Gentiana are popular in gardens, especially those ... ....

138 pages | 25 b/w line drawings, 1 b/w map | Paperback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781842465134 | #214700A | £59.99 Add to basket

Food and Indoor FungiRobert A Samson, J Houbraken, U Thrane, JC Frisvad and B AndersenFood and Indoor Fungi is the second in the CBS Laboratory Manual Series and is based on the seventh edition of Introduction to Food and Airborne Fungi. This new version, Food and Indoor Fungi, has been ... ....


Fruiting Trees of DelhiVasanti RamachandranThe fruit is an essential part of most trees. The mention of the word "fruit" suggests its edible nature. However, all fruits are not edible. Some of them may even be poisonous. It is worth noting that merely touching some of ... ....


Handbook for Recording British Plant Galls and their InhabitantsJanet Boyd and Margaret RedfernIncludes a recording sheet.


Hellstrip GardeningCreate a Paradise Between the Sidewalk and the CurbEvelyn J Hadden, Hadden McCullough and Lauren Springer OgdenThe hellstrip – the space between a street and a public sidewalk, also known as a tree park, boulevard, meridian, and planting strip – is finally getting the attention it deserves! Gardeners everywhere are taking advantage of ... ....


In the GardenA Botanically Illustrated Gardening BookSandra L McPeakeIncludes basic growing information and detailed image of veggie growth cycle from seed and seedling to what the veggie looks like inside... artichoke, asparagus, bean, beet, broccoli, brussels sprout, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, celery ... ....


Kinder und Giftpflanzen [Children and Poisonous Plants]Wulf PohleChildren everywhere can come into contact with poisonous plants, be it in the house, in the garden, in the nursery or on the playground. In order to prevent incidents with toxic plants and be able to act properly in an emergency, parents ... ....


La Geometrie Dans le Monde VegetalElisabeth DumontIn this book, the author explores the geometric shapes seen in plant morphology that contribute, no doubt, to their sense of beauty.


Les Bryophytes de la Lorraine BelgePhilippe de Zuttere, A Louette, A Sotiaux and O SotiauxThis new publication by the Bryological Foundation Philippe de Zuttere is a study of the bryophytes of the Belgian Lorraine. The research was done in 1965 but never published until now. In 54 pages the book explains the various habitats ... ....

54 pages | 48 colour photos, 57 distribution maps | Paperback | 05/2014 | #214882A | £28.50 Add to basket

Meliolales in Peppara and Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kerala StateVB Hosagoudar and Jacob ThomasFrom the preface: "Black colony forming fungi are commonly known as black mildews. These are the ectophytic fungi, infect the plants by spores and produce black colonies. When we sit with the microscope to study such fungi ... ....

254 pages | colour & b/w illustrations, colour maps | Paperback | 01/2013 | 9788190173599 | #214834A | £48.99 Add to basket

Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.): an Update of AbstractsP Rethinam, N Mathivanan and DR SinghFrom the preface: "The Indian mulberry (Morinda citrifolia L.), an under exploited and underutilized perennial shrub/tree that is a valuable medicinal plant used in the traditional medicines of tribal and Pacific ... ....




























Noni Search 2011, Sixth National SymposiumProceedings of Sixth National SymposiumP Rethinam and T MarimuthuFrom the preface: "I have the great pleasure in compiling, editing and bringing out these Pre Symposium Proceedings of the Sixth Noni Search 2011 which, I am sure, will enable participants and delegates attending the Symposium ... ....


Novel Plant BioresourcesApplications in Food, Medicine and CosmeticsAmeenah Gurib-FakimNovel Plant Bioresources: Applications in Food, Medicine and Cosmetics serves as the definitive source of information on under-utilized plant species, and fills a key niche in our understanding of the relationship of human beings ... ....


Orchids of Tropical AmericaAn Introduction and GuideJoe Meisel, Ronald S Kaufmann, Franco Pupulin and Phillip J CribbOrchids of Tropical America is an entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera.

272 pages | 488 colour & 526 b/w illustrations, 1 map, 1 table | Paperback | NYP 11/2014 | 9780801477683 | #205898A | £18.50 Add to basketHardback | NYP 11/2014 | 9780801453359 | #214486A | £46.50 Add to basket

Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North AmericaSteven Foster and James A DukeAn updated field guide to the medicinal plants and herbs found in eastern and central North America, including how to identify them and use them. Medicinal plants are increasingly well regarded as supplements and sometimes as alternative ... ....


Photo Guide to Selected Medicinal Plants of KarnatakaK Ravikumar, R Vijayasankar, R Murugan, GS Goraya and S Noorunnisa BegumThis copiously illustrated guide deals with 100 widely used common medicinal plants species of the state Karnataka, India. Provided for each species in this book are popular names in Kannada, Hindi and English, plant description, distribution ... ....


Plantes Medicinales de Provence et d'AilleursReconnaitre, Cueillir et Transformer les Plantes pour se SoignerEdisudIt is possible and above all essential to heal with plants that are part of our daily landscape. Why use plants that travelled thousands of kilometers and used liters of kerosene when we are fortunate enough to live in the heart of an open pharmacy? ....


Plantes Sauvages de la Loire et du RhoneAtlas de la Flore VasculaireConservatoire Botanique National du Massif CentralThis highly anticipated book is the second published by the CBN Massif Central and colleagues and published with the support of the European Union, the DREAL Rhône-Alpes and departments of the Loire and the Rhone.

760 pages | 2100 colour & b/w photos, colour distribution maps | Hardback | 11/2013 | 9782952472227 | #214870A | £49.99 Add to basket

RHS Plant Finder 2014Janet Cubey, Dawn Edwards and Neil LancasterThe RHS Plant Finder is Britain's most essential gardening annual. Listing over 70,000 accurately named plants, it is the ultimate guide to plants and where to find them. Contact details, websites and opening times are included ... ....

960 pages | no illustrations | Paperback | 04/2014 | 9781907057465 | #214491A | £15.99 Add to basket

Rosaceae of SikkimIncluding BrachycaulaceaeAA AnsariThis book on Rosaceae of Sikkim (including Brachycaulaceae), the sixth largest family of this Himalayan state, deals with the taxonomic account of 30 genera, 185 species, 3 subsp. and 31 varieties. Rosaceae are one of the major families ... ....


Somerset Wild FlowersA Guide to Their IdentificationBernard Storer, David Reid and Felicity ReidIt may seem that with so many of our surroundings dominated by man-made structures there are few places left where wild things can grow. However, wild plants can be found everywhere – and in the varied and attractive landscape of ... ....

400 pages | 2000+ colour photos | Hardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780857100894 | #214758A | £9.99 Add to basket

Taschenatlas Knospen und Zweige270 Geholze im Winter bestimmenBernd SchulzThis field guide allows the reader to identify woody plants in winter. It contains a complete identification key with about 180 drawings, portraits of the most important 270 woody species in winter, and exceptionally detailed color drawings. ....

192 pages | 300 colour & 180 b/w illustrations | Hardback | NYP 06/2014 | 9783800182978 | #214694A | £21.99 Add to basket

























Taschenatlas ZiergraserMartin HabererThis field guide describes 188 ornamental grass species for use in the garden. Ornamental grasses are a particularly evocative design element in the garden. With this practical gudie you will consistently find the appropriate type for every garden ... ....


Taschenbuch der GraserErkennung und Bestimmung, Standort und VergesellschaftungErnst Klapp and Wilhelm Opitz von BoberfeldTaschenbuch der Gräser is the standard classic guide to grasses - Covers 214 grasses in flowering and non-flowering states - With numerous precise detail drawings of each type In addition to information about ...

264 pages | 749 b/w line drawings | Hardback | 09/2013 | 9783800179848 | #214531A | £34.99 Add to basket

The Flora of WorcestershireRoger MaskewThe Flora of Worcestershire is the first comprehensive account of the flora of the county since The Botany of Worcestershire by Amphlett and Rea in 1909. The Flora is the result of over twenty years of recording by a team of local ... ....

850 pages | 500+ colour photos, colour distribution maps | Hardback | 05/2014 | 9780992669300 | #214630A | £46.99 Add to basket

The Hillier Manual of Trees and ShrubsJohn Hillier and Allen J CoombesThis revised and updated edition for reference and text identification of trees and shrubs is a definitive reference work by Hillier Nurseries and is recognised as a horticultural classic. This is the most extensively updated edition of ... ....


The Natural History of the Rose Bedeguar GallField Work and Keys to the Insect InhabitantsRobin WilliamsThis is the second volume about bedeguar galls and focuses on the inhabitants of the galls. They are described and comprehensive keys to their identification are provided, together with information about flight periods, distribution maps ... ....


The Plant Family BrassicaceaeContribution Towards PhytoremediationNaser A Anjum, Iqbal Ahmad, M Eduarda Pereira, Armando C Duarte, Shahid Umar and Nafees A KhanWith the advent of the industrial revolution, the biosphere has been continuously polluted with a myriad of contaminants that urgently need global attention. In this perspective, most of the genera of the plant family Brassicaceae ... ....


The Splendour of the TreeAn Illustrated HistoryNoel Kingsbury and Andrea JonesWritten by Dr. Noel Kingsbury-a world-class expert on plants and the environment – The Splendour of the Tree celebrates the wonder, mystery, beauty, and utility of the tree. It pays homage to 100 key species of tree ... ....

228 pages | 400 colour & b/w photos | Hardback | NYP 09/2014 | 9780711235809 | #214942A | £24.99 Add to basket

Trees, Shrubs and Large Climbers found in the Darjeeling District, West Bengal and SikkimAathing KP TamsangFrom the foreword: "Aathing K. P. Tamsang compiled a ‘List of the Trees, Shrubs and Large Climbers found in the Darjeeling District, West Bengal and Sikkim with a short description to the many species way back in the ... ....

134 pages | colour illustrations | Paperback | 01/2010 | #214859A | £14.99 Add to basket

Vascular Plants of Alberta, Part 1Ferns, Fern Allies & MonocotsJohn G Packer and A Joyce GouldPacker and Gould have provided an invaluable service for anyone interested in western North American botany by creating a simple, user-friendly and portable key to the 21 000 Alberta species found in the 30-volume set of ...


Vegetation Databases for the 21st CenturyJurgen Dengler, Jens Oldeland, Florian Jansen, Milan Chytry, Jorg Ewald and Manfred FinckhThis Special Volume of Biodiversity & Ecology is an outcome of the 9th Meeting on Vegetation Databases, held 24–26 February 2010 in Hamburg. This Special Volume is organised in two parts: ordinary contributions and ... ....

477 pages | illustrations | Paperback | 09/2012 | #214836A | £26.99 Add to basket

Was Bluht am Mittelmeer?Peter Schonfelder and Ingrid SchonfelderThe flora of the Mediterranean region is characterised by its major types and shapes. Was Blüht am Mittelmeer? helps to quickly and reliably determine over 500 common and conspicuous flowers, shrubs, trees, grasses ... ....

320 pages | 870+ colour photos | Paperback | 02/2014 | 9783440137420 | #214388A | £19.99 Add to basket

























Wildpflanzen SiebenburgensElise Speta and Laszlo RakosyFor the first time over 1100 plant species of Transylvania are presented with 1800 color photos and detailed texts. The book does not just contain information about identification, but also knowledge about their use as medicinal plants or wild ... ....


Woody Plants of Kentucky and TennesseeThe Complete Winter Guide to Their Identification and UseRonald L Jones and B Eugene WoffordFor centuries people have used trees, shrubs, and woody vines for food, clothing, ritual, construction, scientific study, and more. However, these important plants are easy to overlook during the winter months, when the absence of leaves ... ....

143 pages | colour photos, colour & b/w maps | Hardback | 10/2013 | 9780813142500 | #214701A | £36.95 Add to basket

Animal & General Biology

50 Tiere, die Unsere Welt VerandertenEric ChalineCharting the unique relationship between humans and animals and how certain species have been instrumental in the development of our understanding of the evolution of the natural world ...


Animal MadnessHow Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand OurselvesLaurel BraitmanCharles Darwin developed his evolutionary theories by looking at physical differences in Galapagos finches and fancy pigeons. Alfred Russell Wallace investigated a range of creatures in the Malay Archipelago. Laurel Braitman got her less ... ....


Bovine ReproductionRichard M HopperBovine Reproduction is a comprehensive, current reference providing information on all aspects of reproduction in the bull and cow. Offering fundamental knowledge on evaluating and restoring fertility in the bovine patient ... ....


How Knowledge Transfer Changed Biology, Medicine and Health CareBeatrice Bressan, Rolf-Dieter Heuer and Sergio BertolucciHere, Beatrice Bressan brings together a number of outstanding examples of successful cross-disciplinary tech transfer which dramatically impacted scientific progress, many of which were developed at CERN. In addition, separate ... ....


Living in a Seasonal WorldThermoregulatory and Metabolic AdaptationsThomas Ruf, Claudia Bieber, Walter Arnold and Eva MillesiLiving in a Seasonal World summarises the newest information on seasonal adaptation in animals. Topics include animal hibernation, daily torpor, thermoregulation, heat production, metabolic depression, biochemical adaptations ... ....


Microbiology: A Very Short IntroductionNicholas P MoneyIn recent decades we have come to realize that the microbial world is hugely diverse, and can be found in the most extreme environments. Fungi, single-celled protists, bacteria, archaea, and the vast array of viruses and sub-viral particles ... ....


Reconstructing MobilityEnvironmental, Behavioral, and Morphological DeterminantsKristian Carlson and Damiano MarchiAssembles a collection of experts to provide a current account of different approaches (e.g., traditional, comparative and experimental) being applied to study mobility. Moreover, Reconstructing Mobility aims to stimulate new ... ....

440 pages | 11 colour & 43 b/w illustrations, 46 tables | Hardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9781489974594 | #214610A | £135.00 Add to basket

Regenerative Biology of the EyeAlice PebayThis text is a comprehensive look at the current knowledge on stem cell application for vision loss, showcasing different types of stem cells (adult, embryonic, iPSCs) for diseases of the front and the back of the eye. It also highlights ... ....


The Homing InstinctMeaning and Mystery in Animal MigrationBernd HeinrichThe story and science of how animals find their way home. Home is the place we long for most, when we feel we have travelled too far, for too long. Since boyhood, acclaimed scientist and author Bernd Heinrich has returned every year to ... ....

























Wild ConnectionWhat Animal Courtship and Mating Tell Us About Human RelationshipsJennifer L VerdolinA specialist in animal behavior compares the courtship rituals and mating behaviors of animals to their human equivalents, revealing the many and often surprising ways we are both similar to and different from other species.


Evolutionary Biology

A Troublesome InheritanceGenes, Race and Human HistoryNicholas WadeFewer ideas have been more toxic or harmful than the idea of the biological reality of race, and with it the idea that humans of different races are biologically different from one another. For this understandable reason, the idea has ... ....

288 pages | illustrations | Hardback | 05/2014 | 9781594204463 | #214505A | £20.99 Add to basketPaperback | 05/2014 | 9781594206238 | #214506A | £12.99 Add to basket

Donnees Recentes sur les Pratiques Funeraires Neolithiques de la Plaine du Rhin SuperieurPhilippe Lefranc, Anthony Denaire and Christian JeunesseThe symposium dedicated to the presentation of the ‘current research on the of neolithic funeral rituals in the Upper Rhine Valley’ held at the University of Strasbourg in June, 2011 belongs to a cycle of annual meetings of the ... ....


Extinction and EvolutionWhat Fossils Reveal about the History of LifeNiles Eldredge and Carl ZimmerExtinction and Evolution recounts the work and discoveries of Niles Eldredge, one of the world's most renowned paleontologists, whose research overturned Charles Darwin's theory of evolution as a slow and inevitable process ... ....

256 pages | colour photos, colour illustrations | Hardback | NYP 10/2014 | 9781770853591 | #214894A | £29.99 Add to basket

Hunters of the Recent PastLeslie B Davis, Brian OK Reeves and PJ UckoOriginally published in 1990. One of a series of more than 20 volumes resulting from the World Archaeological Congress, September 1986, which brought together archaeologists and anthropologists from many parts of the world ...


Hunters, Predators and PreyInuit Perceptions of AnimalsFrederic Laugrand and Jarich OostenInuit hunting traditions are rich in perceptions, practices and stories relating to animals and human beings. Laugrand and Oosten examine key figures such as the raven, an animal that has a central place in Inuit culture as a creator and ... ....


Natural Selection: Methods and ApplicationsMario A FaresNatural Selection: Methods and Applications summarizes the knowledge in the field of methods to identify signatures of natural selection. A number of mathematical models and methods have been designed to identify the fingerprints ... ....


Nature's Nether RegionsWhat the Sex Lives of Bugs, Birds and Beasts Tell Us About Evolution, Biodiversity and OurselvesMenno SchilthuizenWhat's the easiest way to tell species apart? Check their genitals. Researching private parts was long considered taboo, but scientists are now beginning to understand that the wild diversity of sex organs across species can tell us ... ....


The Evolution of LifeGraham BellThe Evolution of Life stands alone amongst the major textbooks by focusing on key principles to offer a truly accessible, unintimidating treatment of evolutionary biology. With adaptation through natural selection ...

488 pages | 210 colour illustrations | Paperback | NYP 11/2014 | 9780198712572 | #213741A | £39.99 Add to basket

The Recursive MindThe Origins of Human Language, Thought, and CivilizationMichael C CorballisThe Recursive Mind challenges the commonly held notion that language is what makes us uniquely human. In this compelling book, Michael Corballis argues that what distinguishes us in the animal kingdom is our capacity for recursive ... ....

312 pages | 6 b/w photos, 9 b/w illustrations, 2 maps | Paperback | 05/2014 | 9780691160948 | #214729A | £13.95 Add to basketHardback | 04/2011 | 9780691145471 | #214730A | £21.95 Add to basket

The Walking LarderPatterns of Domestication, Pastoralism, and PredationJuliet Clutton-Brock and PJ UckoOriginally published in 1989. The Walking Larder is one of a series of more than 20 volumes resulting from the World Archaeological Congress, September 1986, attempting to bring together not only archaeologists and ...



























Habitats & Ecosystems

Des Champignons Symbiotiques Contre la DesertificationEcosystemes Mediterraneens, Tropicaux et InsulairesR Duponnois, M Hafidi, I Ndoye, H Ramanankierana and BA AmadouBased on case studies in Mediterranean, tropical and island ecosystems, this survey describes attempts to reverse desertification with particular reference to plant-microorganism symbiosis in fungi.

includes CD-ROM | Paperback | 01/2013 | 9782759218271 | #214550A | £22.50 Add to basket

Ecology of Freshwater and Estuarine WetlandsDarold P Batzer and Rebecca R SharitzThis second edition of this important and authoritative survey provides students and researchers with up-to-date and accessible information about the ecology of freshwater and estuarine wetlands. Prominent scholars help students understand ... ....


Eden AgainHope in the Marshes of IraqSuzanne AlwashFew people realize that southern Iraq is home to one of the world's largest wetlands, similar in scale and significance to the iconic Florida Everglades. Sumerians built the world's first cities on its shores and religious scholars ... ....

264 pages | 32 colour photos, 9 illustrations | Hardback | 07/2013 | 9780988651425 | #214494A | £19.99 Add to basketPaperback | 07/2015 | #214495A | £9.99 Add to basket

Environmental Assessments in the Okavango RegionJens Oldeland, Cynthia Erb, Manfred Finckh and Norbert JurgensNatural resources and services provided by ecosystems are getting more and more limited while the demand for land, water and ecosystem services is globally growing (Millenium Ecosystem Assessment 2005). Therefore, the old style of land ... ....

418 pages | colour illustrations, colour maps, colour tables | Paperback | 12/2013 | #214837A | £39.99 Add to basket

Forest Landscapes and Global ChangeChallenges for Research and ManagementJoao Azevedo, Ajith H Perera and M Alice PintoClimate change, urban sprawl, abandonment of agriculture, intensification of forestry and agriculture, changes in energy generation and use, expansion of infrastructure networks, habitat destruction and degradation, and other drivers of ... ....


Limnological Methods of Environmental RehabilitationThe Fine Art of Restoring Aquatic EcosystemsSven BjorkLakes and wetlands, ecologically impaired to various degrees by pollution and exploitation are a sad reality not only in Europe, but around the globe. But wait: Ecological restoration of these ecosystems is possible!

384 pages | 489 illustrations, 17 tables | Hardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9783510652921 | #214741A | £86.99 Add to basket

Loch Leven: 40 Years of Scientific ResearchUnderstanding the Links Between Pollution, Climate Change and Ecological ResponseLinda May and Bryan M SpearsReprinted from Hydrobiologia, Volume 681, 2012 Shallow lakes are important for their amenity value and the ecosystem services that they support. However, many are located in areas of high population density and intensive ... ....

140 pages | illustrations | Hardback | 06/2012 | 9789400743328 | #205003A | £85.49 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 11/2014 | 9789400799011 | #214622A | £89.99 Add to basket

Meltdown in TibetChina's Reckless Destruction of Ecosystems from the Highlands of Tibet to the Deltas of AsiaMichael BuckleyTibetans have experienced waves of genocide since the 1950s. Now they are facing ecocide. The Himalayan snowcaps are in meltdown mode, due to climate change – accelerated by a rain of black soot from massive burning of coal and other ... ....


RiversNigel Holmes and Paul RavenVolume 3 in the British Wildlife Collection, Rivers is the definitive one-book study of this never-more-topical subject. Including detailed information about each of the huge variety of river-types to be found in Britain ... ....

432 pages | ~200 colour photos | Hardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780956490254 | #206225A | £34.99 Add to basket

The Coral Reef Era: From Discovery to DeclineA History of Scientific Investigation from 1600 to the Anthropocene EpochMavourna Collits and James BowenOn 4 June 1629, the Batavia, pride of the Dutch East India Company Fleet, was wrecked on her maiden voyage in a seemingly empty expanse of the Indian Ocean. The question "how did this happen?" led to 300 years of investigation ... ....


The Land/Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone of West and Central AfricaSalif Diop, Jean-Paul Barusseau, Cyr Descamps and Achim SteinerAlthough the main focus of The Land/Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone of West and Central Africa is on the estuaries, its scope goes well beyond this particular coastal feature. Indeed, the estuary can only be considered as ... ....



























Urban EcologyAn IntroductionIan Douglas and Philip JamesUrban Ecology: An Introduction seeks to open the reader's mind and eyes to the way in which nature permeates everyday urban living, and how it has to be understood, cared for, and managed to make our towns and cities healthier ... ....

412 pages | b/w photos, b/w illustrations, tables | Hardback | NYP 12/2014 | 9780415538947 | #214000A | £94.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 12/2014 | 9780415538954 | #214001A | £32.99 Add to basket

Conservation & Biodiversity

Biodiversity of AssamStatus Strategy and Action Plan for ConservationAK Bhagabati, MC Kalita and S BaruahSince the British introduced tea plantations, mining and tree felling, the environment of the NE Indian state of Assam has been under increasing pressure. In eight chapters this book covers: background and basic premises of the study ... ....

305 pages | 12 plates with colour photos; colour illustrations, maps | Paperback | 01/2014 | 9789383252091 | #214875A | £39.50 Add to basket

Biodiversity, Access and Benefit SharingCase Studies and Best PracticeDaniel RobinsonThe Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is rapidly receiving signatures and ratifications. Many countries are preparing to implement the protocol through national research permit systems and/or biodiversity ... ....


Biodiversity, Biogeography and Nature Conservation in Wallacea and New Guinea, Volume 2Dmitry TelnovThis series focuses on the entomological biodiversity, biogeography and conservation of one of the richest and scientifically most interesting areas of the earth – the islands of Wallacea and New Guinea. The intention is for the ... ....

458 pages | 126 plates with colour photos | Hardback | 05/2014 | 9789984976877 | #214744A | £99.99 Add to basket

Blue HopeExploring and Caring for Earth's Magnificent OceanSylvia A EarleDazzling photographs combine with inspiring insights from international ocean icon Sylvia Earle and other notable ocean advocates, paying a poignant tribute to the beauty and magic of the ocean and shedding light on its abundant gifts ... ....


Green WarsDispatches from a Vanishing WorldBahar DuttWildlife biologist and journalist Bahar Dutt travels to the far ends of the planet to report on some of the biggest environment stories of our time from climate change to illegal mining to big dams being constructed in rich tropical rainforests ... ....

172 pages | 16 plates with colour photos | Paperback | 05/2014 | 9789351361978 | #214754A | £13.99 Add to basket

Habitatfragmentierung, Kleine Populationen und das Uberleben von WildtierenPopulationsbiologische Uberlegungen und Genetische Hintergrunde Untersucht am Beispiel des RehsJosef Senn and Ralph KuehnSwitzerland has one of the densest road networks in Europe, whereby approximately 70 percent of all nationally important wildlife corridors are either functionally impaired or completely interrupted.


Man Swarm and the Killing of WildlifeDave ForemanThe population bomb did not fizzle. It blew up. It is still blowing up. Man Swarm and the Killing of Wildlife by Dave Foreman shows our population explosion is ongoing and is the main driver behind the biodiversity crisis-mass ... ....


The Invisible ArkIn Defense of CaptivityDavid G Barker and Tracy M BarkerThe Invisible Ark is a simple book that presents a big idea. It argues for the increasing importance of captivity as a conservation measure for animals and plants today, an era identified as the sixth major extinction event in ... ....


Wild OnesA Sometimes Dismaying, Weirdly Reassuring Story about Looking at People Looking at Animals in AmericaJon MooallemJournalist Jon Mooallem has watched his little daughter's world overflow with animals – butterfly pajamas, appliquéd owls – while the actual world she's inheriting slides into a great storm of extinction. ....


























Environmental Science

Atlas of Human Poisoning and EnvenomingJames H DiazAtlas of Human Poisoning and Envenoming is a visual and written reminder of the ubiquitous sources of toxins and toxoids in the environment and the outcomes of accidental or intentional toxic exposures in humans.

648 pages | 24 colour & 394 b/w photos and illustrations, 147 tables | Hardback | NYP 10/2014 | 9781466505407 | #214503A | £121.00 Add to basket

Biology and the Mechanics of the Wave-Swept EnvironmentMW DennyReprint of a book originally published in 1988. This text introduces and draws together pertinent aspects of fluid dynamics, physical oceanography, solid mechanics, and organismal biology to provide a much-needed set of tools ...


Can Science Fix Climate Change?A Case Against Climate EngineeringMike HulmeClimate change seems to be an insurmountable problem. Political solutions have so far had little impact. Some scientists are now advocating the so-called 'Plan B', a more direct way of reducing the rate of future warming by ... ....

144 pages | Paperback | 04/2014 | 9780745682068 | #214393A | £9.99 Add to basketHardback | 04/2014 | 9780745682051 | #214394A | £34.99 Add to basket

Climate Change Adaptation Policies in the Framework of Sustainable Environmental ManagementAn Emphasis on Countries in TransitionRoman CorobovThe threat of global warming is a typical example of systemic environmental problems, which is becoming more urgent and, being connected in unforeseen ways, creates unexpected impacts. It is also increasingly recognized that there is an ... ....


Earth TransformedWilliam F RuddimanIt's a question that has engaged climate scientists for more than a decade: Not if human activity impacts the environment, but when did that impact start to be significant? Was it in the mid-18th century, as long believed, with the ... ....

375 pages | illustrations | Paperback | 03/2014 | 9781464107764 | #214929A | £24.99 Add to basket

Evaluating Veterinary Pharmaceutical Behavior in the EnvironmentGeorge P CobbEvaluates information regarding veterinary pharmaceuticals, discussing their occurrence and behavior in the environment. Contains contributions from several top scientists in the field, and is a result of an ACS symposium.

200 pages | 18 b/w photos, 21 b/w illustrations | Hardback | NYP 11/2014 | 9780841227019 | #214738A | £96.99 Add to basket

Fundamentals of Air PollutionDaniel ValleroFundamentals of Air Pollution is an important and widely used textbook in the environmental science and engineering community. This thoroughly revised fifth edition of Fundamentals of Air Pollution has been updated through ... ....


Hiding Behind HurricanesThe Unexpected Social Consequences of Natural DisastersJohn C MutterAs we know only too well in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, no one is immune to natural disasters. Urban, rural, rich, poor, we all suffer the effects of nature's tantrums. However, in the aftermath we discover that while some of us suffer ... ....


Is a Little Pollution Good for You?Incorporating Societal Values in Environmental ResearchKevin C ElliottCould low-level exposure to polluting chemicals be analogous to exercise-a beneficial source of stress that strengthens the body? Some scientists studying the phenomenon of hormesis (beneficial or stimulatory effects caused by low-dose ... ....

272 pages | b/w illustrations | Hardback | 03/2011 | 9780199755622 | #190932A | £37.99 Add to basketPaperback | 05/2014 | 9780199374069 | #214752A | £22.99 Add to basket

Molecular and Cellular ToxicologyAn IntroductionLesley A StanleyToxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on people, animals, and the environment. Toxicologists are trained to investigate, interpret, and communicate the nature of those effects.

440 pages | Paperback | 05/2014 | 9781119952060 | #214468A | £44.99 Add to basketHardback | 05/2014 | 9781119952077 | #214469A | £89.99 Add to basket

Oil and HoneyThe Education of an Unlikely ActivistBill McKibbenBestselling author and environmental activist Bill McKibben recounts the personal and global story of the fight to build and preserve a sustainable planet Bill McKibben is not a person you'd expect to find handcuffed and ...

272 pages | Hardback | 11/2013 | 9780805092844 | #207083A | £18.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781250048714 | #214420A | £10.99 Add to basket




























Power FailureThe Inside Story of Climate Politics Under Rudd and GillardPhilip ChubbThe inside story of a wicked problem ... What should Australia do about climate change? A succession of leaders has tried to answer this question – and come unstuck. Politicians and public servants call it a "wicked" problem ... ....


Subseafloor Biosphere Linked to Hydrothermal SystemsTAIGA ConceptJun-ichiro Ishibashi, Kyoko Okino and Michinari SunamuraSubseafloor Biosphere Linked to Hydrothermal Systems is the first volume of TAIGA (river in Japanese) project supported by Japanese government which examined the hypothesis that the TAIGA can be categorized into rivers of sulfur ... ....


The Wrath of CapitalNeoliberalism and Climate Change PoliticsAdrian ParrWhile climate change has become the dominant concern of the twenty-first century, global powers refuse to implement the changes required to reverse these trends. Rather, they have neoliberalized nature and climate change politics and ... ....

216 pages | no illustrations | Hardback | 12/2012 | 9780231158282 | #198803A | £20.50 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 09/2014 | 9780231158299 | #214807A | £15.99 Add to basket

What Will WorkFighting Climate Change with Renewable Energy, Not Nuclear PowerKristin Shrader-FrechetteWhat Will Work makes a rigorous and compelling case that energy efficiencies and renewable energy – and not nuclear fission or "clean coal" – are the most effective, cheapest, and equitable solutions to the ... ....


Physical Sciences

A Guide to the Geology of the Canary IslandsJuan-Carlos Carracedo, Valentin Troll and Sebastian WiesmaierThe Canary Islands display all the features of oceanic island volcanoes, linked to a volcanic mantle hotspot away from plate boundaries. The features include submarine volcanic sequences uplifted to form the islands, sub-aerial shield ... ....

192 pages | colour illustrations | Hardback | NYP 11/2014 | 9781780460444 | #214037A | £49.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 11/2014 | 9781780460208 | #214038A | £24.99 Add to basket

Astrobiology: An Evolutionary ApproachVera M KolbThis interdisciplinary text Astrobiology: An Evolutionary Approach presents astrobiology as a dynamic, developing science of the utmost importance for the future of humanity. Featuring contributions from leaders in physics, chemistry ... ....

510 pages | 167 colour & 167 b/w illustrations, 16 tables | Paperback | NYP 10/2014 | 9781466584617 | #214496A | £49.99 Add to basket

Astronomy for Young and OldA Beginner's Guide to the Visible SkyWalter KraulAstronomy, especially naked-eye astronomy, is a wonderful way for children and young people to engage with the world and universe around them. Many children quickly become fascinated with stars, planets and comets, learning skills that ... ....

144 pages | 120 colour illustrations | Paperback | 03/2014 | 9781782500469 | #214846A | £14.99 Add to basket

Berliner Hohlenkundliche Berichte, Volume 55: Karst and Caves of Ninh Binh Province (Northern Vietnam)Michael LaumannsKarst and Caves of Ninh Binh Province (Northern Vietnam) presents the "dry Ha Long" of northern Vietnam – the beautiful tower karst of Ninh Binh province, foreseen to become a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its ... ....

108 pages | colour photos, colour maps | Paperback | 05/2014 | #214734A | £14.99 Add to basket

Climatic Signals in Geomorphological SystemsApproaches from Aeolian, Fluvial, Colluvial, Periglacial, Coastal, and Man-made Geomorphological SystemsChristoph Zielhofer, Hans von Suchodoletz, Tobias Lauer and Jurgen Heinrich11 papers present and discuss process- and archive-based approaches to identify climatic signals of various amplitudes and frequencies in different geomorphological settings. The volume includes methodological and stratigraphic studies ... ....

232 pages | 90 illustrations, 18 tables | Paperback | 01/2014 | #214771A | £159.00 Add to basket

Curiosity: An Inside Look at the Mars Rover Mission and the People Who Made it HappenRod PyleAward-winning science writer Rod Pyle provides a behind-the-scenes look into the recent space mission to Mars of Curiosity – the unmanned rover that is now providing researchers with unprecedented information about the red planet. ....



























Essential Maths for GeoscientistsAn IntroductionPaul I PalmerEssential Maths for Geoscientists is an accessible, student-friendly introduction to the essential mathematics required by those students taking degree courses within the Geosciences. Clearly structured throughout ...


Exploring Spatial Scale in GeographyChristopher D LloydExploring Spatial Scale in Geography provides a conceptual and practical guide to issues of spatial scale in all areas of the physical and social sciences. Scale is at the heart of geography and other spatial sciences.


How Big is Infinity?The 20 Big Questions in MathsTony CrillyWhat are the strangest numbers? Where do numbers come from? Can maths guarantee riches? Why are three dimensions not enough? Can a butterfly's wings really cause a hurricane? Can maths predict the future?


How Many Planets Circle the Sun?And Other Questions About Our Solar SystemMary Kay CarsonThis book offers fascinating facts about our universe from award-winner Mary Kay Carson. Kids will learn about the asteroid belt, Martian volcanoes, dwarf planets, how did Saturn got its rings and more. It is suitable for children aged 7 ... ....


Hubble's UniverseGreatest Discoveries and Latest ImagesTerence DickinsonThe Hubble Space Telescope. No other telescope combines instant name recognition with the production of consistently spectacular images. Yet few people outside the astronomy community realize that Hubble is now at the apex of its imaging ... ....

300 pages | colour photos, colour illustrations | Hardback | NYP 10/2014 | 9781770854338 | #214919A | £19.95 Add to basket

Introducing MineralogyJohn MasonPeople have been fascinated by minerals since prehistory. The attractions of minerals lie in their colours, their beautiful crystals and the discoveries of their uses and the metals that can be obtained from them. Minerals receive attention ... ....


Journey of the UniverseBrian Thomas Swimme and Mary Evelyn TuckerToday we know what no previous generation knew: the history of the universe and of the unfolding of life on Earth. Through the astonishing combined achievements of natural scientists worldwide, we now have a detailed account of how galaxies ... ....


Laboratory Manual in Physical GeologyRichard M Busch and Dennis G TasaThis user-friendly, best-selling lab manual examines the basic processes of geology and their applications to everyday life. Featuring contributions from over 170 highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators, along with an exceptional ... ....

424 pages | colour illustrations | Spiralbound | 01/2014 | 9780321944511 | #214789A | £61.99 Add to basket

Life, Universe and Everything Made BeautifulStunning, Absorbing and Ingenious InfographicsThomas EatonOver 80 stunning, ingenious and absorbing infographics reveal the secrets of life, the universe and everything! Discover unique, witty and surprising facts about all sorts of natural phenomena, from the secrets of the universe to the ... ....


Mankind Beyond EarthThe History, Science, and Future of Human Space ExplorationClaude A PiantadosiSeeking to reenergize Americans’ passion for the space program, the value of the Moon, and the importance of people in the final frontier, Claude A. Piantadosi presents a rich history of American space exploration and its extraordinary ... ....

336 pages | 20 figures | Hardback | 01/2013 | 9780231162425 | #199806A | £23.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 01/2015 | 9780231162432 | #214802A | £17.50 Add to basket

Marketing the MoonThe Selling of the Apollo Lunar ProgramDavid Meerman Scott, Richard Jurek and Eugene A CernanIn July 1969, ninety-four percent of American televisions were tuned to coverage of Apollo 11's mission to the moon. How did space exploration, once the purview of rocket scientists, reach a larger audience than My Three Sons ... ....

144 pages | 210 colour & 25 b/w illustrations | Hardback | 04/2014 | 9780262026963 | #214847A | £27.95 Add to basket


























Mittelmoraenen: Heute und in der EiszeitGerhart WagnerA study of medial moraines at the confluence of two glaciers.


Question EverythingAmazing Scientific Insights from Simple Everyday QuestionsNew ScientistAll science begins with questions: How does that happen? What am I seeing here? Why do these birds do that? When will we have proof for this? And often the simplest questions can lead to amazing insights into our world, our universe and ... ....


Rocks and Minerals of NunavutJurate GertzbeinThe fascinating world of Nunavut's diverse rocks and minerals is vividly presented in this richly visual, informative book. Through beautiful photographs and a broad range of information – each account includes an absorbing ... ....


Spacesuit: Fashioning ApolloNicholas de MonchauxWhen Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface in July of 1969, they wore spacesuits made by Playtex: twenty-one layers of fabric, each with a distinct yet interrelated function, custom-sewn for them by seamstresses ... ....

380 pages | 26 colour & 114 b/w photos and illustrations | Hardback | 02/2011 | 9780262015202 | #214884A | £25.95 Add to basket

Study Guide for Understanding EarthJohn Grotzinger and Thomas H JordanFor use with Understanding Earth, 7th edition, this excellent study guide reinforces the topics and key concepts covered in the text.


The Happy AtheistPZ MyersFrom the author of one of the web's most popular science blogs, The Happy Atheist takes on religious fanaticism with all the gleeful disrespect it deserves. A small, fearless book that takes aim at big, stupid targets ... ....


The Quantum AgeHow the Physics of the Very Small has Transformed Our LivesBrian CleggWhat do your iPhone, the Large Hadron Collider and liquid helium at -272°C have in common? The Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, and the birth of steam and electricity, saw human life transformed by new materials and technology.


Turing: Pioneer of the Information AgePioneer of the Information AgeB Jack CopelandJune 23, 2012 marks the centenary of Alan Turing's birth, and preparations are being made worldwide for the celebration of his life and work. Turing can be regarded as one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century. But who was ... ....

192 pages | 20 b/w illustrations | Hardback | 11/2012 | 9780199639793 | #194751A | £14.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 10/2014 | 9780198719182 | #214582A | £9.99 Add to basket

Understanding EarthJohn Grotzinger and Thomas H JordanFor the introductory geology or physical geology course. Understanding Earth offers both majors and non-majors rock solid content that originated with the ground-breaking text, Earth. In subsequent editions, the text has consisted ... ....


Zoom: How Everything Moves: From Atoms and Galaxies to Blizzards and BeesBob BermanIf you sit still in a quiet room, you might be able to convince yourself that nothing is moving. But air currents are swirling around you. Blood rushes through your veins. The atoms in your chair jiggle furiously. And the planet you are ... ....

336 pages | Hardback | NYP 06/2014 | 9780316217408 | #214697A | £22.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 10/2014 | 9781780745497 | #214698A | £8.99 Add to basket

Sustainable Development

Advances in International Environmental PoliticsMichele M Betsill, Kathryn Hochstetler and Dimitris StevisAdvances in International Environmental Politics introduces readers to the field of international environmental politics (IEP) through authoritative and up-to-date surveys of its major approaches and debates.

424 pages | 1 illustration, 1 colour table | Hardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9781137338969 | #214932A | £74.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 07/2014 | 9781137338990 | #214933A | £25.99 Add to basket




























American CatchThe Fight for Our Local SeafoodPaul GreenbergIn American Catch, award-winning author Paul Greenberg takes the same skills that won him acclaim in Four Fish to uncover the tragic unraveling of the nation's seafood supply – telling the surprising story of why American ... ....


Barley: Chemistry and TechnologyPeter R Shewry and Steven E UllrichBarley: Chemistry and Technology is an important tool for any food scientist, or crop scientist who needs to understand the development, structure, composition, or end use properties of the barley grain for cultivation, trade ... ....

336 pages | 63 colour & 54 b/w illustrations, tables | Hardback | 01/2014 | 9781891127793 | #214544A | £278.00 Add to basket

Biodiversity and Climate ChangeLinkages at International, National and Local LevelsFrank Maes, An Cliquet, Willemien du Plessis and Heather McLeod-KilmurrayThis insightful book deals with the complexity of linking biodiversity with climate change. It combines perspectives from international, national and local case studies, and also addresses the central question using a thematic approach. ....

488 pages | illustrations | Hardback | 09/2013 | 9781782546887 | #214768A | £105.00 Add to basket

Biology, Detection, and Management of Plant Pathogens in Irrigation WaterChuanxue Hong, Gary W Moorman, Walter Wohanka and Carmen ButtnerPlant pathogens in irrigation water pose a major threat to crops, and the cost of managing them is high. The latest comprehensive knowledge on these pathogens – as well as how to detect and manage them – is crucial for farms ... ....

448 pages | 165 illustrations | Hardback | 01/2014 | 9780890544266 | #214545A | £262.00 Add to basket

Climate Change, Water Supply and SanitationRisk Assessment, Management, Mitigation and ReductionDavid T Allen and David R ShennardIntegrated Adaptation Measures for Climate Change, Water Supply and Sanitation: Risk Mitigation and Reduction is in a series of books that pulls together the final outcomes and recommendations from the PREPARED project that ... ....


Climate Change, Water and AgricultureTowards Resilient Agricultural and Water SystemsOrganisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)This report analyses the adaptive capacity in agricultural water management, adaptation in agriculture to water variability and extreme events, (floods and droughts), mitigation, (water and energy) and uncertainty about further climate ... ....


Crude DominationAn Anthropology of OilAndrea Behrends, Stephen P Reyna and Gunther SchleeCrude Domination is an innovative and important book about a critical topic – oil. While there have been numerous works about petroleum from 'experience-far' perspectives, there have been relatively few that have ... ....

308 pages | 7 illustrations, tables | Hardback | 11/2011 | 9780857452559 | #214861A | £74.99 Add to basketPaperback | 03/2013 | 9781782380351 | #214862A | £21.99 Add to basket

Degrowth: A Vocabulary for a New EraGiacomo D'Alisa, Federico Demaria and Giorgios KallisWe live in an era of stagnation, rapid impoverishment, rising inequalities, and socio-ecological disasters. In the dominant discourse, these are effects of economic crisis, lack of growth or underdevelopment.

248 pages | Hardback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781138000766 | #214498A | £79.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781138000773 | #214499A | £19.99 Add to basket

Don't Cook the PlanetDeliciously Saving the Planet One Meal at a TimeEmily Abrams and Jr.,Robert F KennedyChoosing meals prepared with fresh, natural ingredients isn't just healthy, it's good for the earth. In Don't Cook the Planet, author Emily Abrams and an all-star collection of chefs and ecoactivists share more than ... ....


Eating WildlyForaging for Life, Love and the Perfect MealAva ChinUrban foraging is the new frontier of foraging for foods, and it's all about eating better, healthier, and more sustainably, no matter where you live. Time named foraging the "latest obsession of haute cuisine.


Facing the Challenges of Climate Change and Food SecurityThe Role of Research, Extension and Communication for DevelopmentCees LeeuwisThe study report is based on case studies from Bangladesh (Sulaiman, 2010), Bolivia (Pafumi and Ulloa, 2010), DR Congo (Mbaye, 2010) and Ghana (Adjei-Nsiah and Dormon, 2010) which were carried out with the purpose of assessing needs and ... ....



























Food Systems FailureThe Global Food Crisis and the Future of AgricultureChristopher Rosin, Paul Stock and Hugh CampbellFood Systems Failure provides a critical assessment of the contemporary global food system in light of the heightening food crisis, as evidence of its failure to achieve food security for the world's population. A key aspect ... ....

256 pages | 5 tables | Hardback | 11/2011 | 9781849712293 | #214572A | £69.99 Add to basketPaperback | 11/2013 | 9780415712606 | #214573A | £24.99 Add to basket

Food Wastage FootprintImpacts on Natural Resources: Summary ReportFood and Agriculture Organization (FAO)This FAO study provides a global account of the environmental footprint of food wastage (i.e. both food loss and food waste) along the food supply chain, focusing on impacts on climate, water, land and biodiversity. A model has been developed ... ....


Foraging and FarmingThe Evolution of Plant ExploitationDavid R Harris, Gordon C Hillman and PJ UckoOriginally published 1989. Foraging and Farming is one of a series of more than 20 volumes resulting from the World Archaeological Congress, September 1986, attempting to bring together not only archaeologists and ...


Full Planet, Empty PlatesThe New Geopolitics of Food ScarcityLester R BrownWith food scarcity driven by falling water tables, eroding soils, and rising temperatures, control of arable land and water resources is moving to center stage in the global struggle for food security. In this era of tightening world food ... ....

144 pages | illustrations | Hardback | 10/2012 | 9780393088915 | #214606A | £19.99 Add to basketPaperback | 12/2012 | 9780393344158 | #214607A | £10.99 Add to basket

Geothermal EnergyRenewable Energy and the EnvironmentWilliam E GlassleyFully updated and featuring a new chapter on enhanced geothermal systems, this Second Edition of a Choice Award winner contains the latest scientific information used to discern applications and regions best suited for geothermal energy. ....

450 pages | colour & b/w illustrations | Hardback | NYP 11/2014 | 9781482221749 | #214002A | £94.99 Add to basket

Global Assessment of Potential for Offshore Mariculture Development from a Spatial PerspectiveFood and Agriculture Organization (FAO)The objectives of this technical paper are to provide measures of the status and potential for offshore mariculture development from a spatial perspective, which are comprehensive of all maritime nations and comparable among them ... ....

200 pages | Illustrations | Paperback | 08/2013 | 9789251073896 | #214864A | £41.95 Add to basket

Grabbing PowerThe New Struggles for Land, Food and Democracy in Northern HondurasTanya M KerssenGrabbing Power explores the history of agribusiness and land conflicts in Northern Honduras focusing on the Aguán Valley, where peasant movements battle large palm oil producers for the right to land. In the wake of a ... ....


Green Innovation in ChinaChina's Wind Power Industry and the Global Transition to a Low-Carbon EconomyJoanna I LewisAs the greatest coal producing and consuming nation in the world, China would seem an unlikely haven for wind power. Yet the country now boasts a world-class industry that promises to make low-carbon technology more affordable and available ... ....

296 pages | 32 figures | Hardback | 11/2012 | 9780231153300 | #199808A | £27.50 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 01/2015 | 9780231153317 | #214810A | £17.50 Add to basket

Handbook on the Economics of Ecosystem Services and BiodiversityPaulo ALD Nunes, Pushpam Kumar and Tom DedeurwaerdereIn recent years, there has been a marked proliferation in the literature on economic approaches to ecosystem management, which has created a subsequent need for real understanding of the scope and the limits of the economic approaches to ... ....


Lead WarsThe Politics of Science and the Fate of America's ChildrenGerald Markowitz and David RosnerIn this incisive examination of lead poisoning during the past half century, Gerald Markowitz and David Rosner focus on one of the most contentious and bitter battles in the history of public health. Lead Wars details how the ... ....

326 pages | 5 b/w photos, 6 b/w illustrations, 1 map, 1 table | Paperback | NYP 08/2014 | 9780520283930 | #214504A | £19.95 Add to basketHardback | 04/2013 | 9780520273252 | #214570A | £24.95 Add to basket

Leben in den AlpenVerstadterung, Entsiedlung und Neue AufwertungenTobias ChillaLeben in den Alpen explores the fascinating habitats of the Alps in relation to debates on future political development. What is the relationship between cities and peripheries, between economy and environmental protection ... ....

302 pages | 19 illustrations, 11 tables | Paperback | 05/2014 | 9783258078083 | #214377A | £54.99 Add to basket




























National Geographic Foods for HealthChoose and Use the Very Best Foods for Your Family and Our PlanetBarton Seaver and PK NewbyFor health-concious cooks, clean eaters, and smart consumers, National Geographic introduces a science-based guide to healthy, everyday eating for your whole family – and the planet. Featuring dozens of tips, food pairings, and ... ....


Nutrient Deficiencies of Field CropsGuide to Diagnosis and ManagementPrakash Kumar and Manoj Kumar SharmaNutrient imbalance in soils is an emerging threat to sustainable agriculture: intensive cultivation, use of poor quality groundwater, depletion of soil organic matter and excessive use of fertilizers are major reasons for poor soil fertility ... ....


Profession and PurposeA Resource Guide for MBA Careers in Sustainability (2nd EDN)Katie KrossSustainability holds the promise of an exciting new approach to business – one in which business goals are aligned with social and environmental goals. Multinational corporations are recognizing that we live in an increasingly ... ....


Science and SustainabilityLearning from Indigenous WisdomJoy HendryIndigenous science is often dismissed as quackery or nonsense, out of touch with progress and current events. However, indigenous peoples have passed down vital information for generations, from which local plants help cure common ailments ... ....

220 pages | 21 b/w illustrations | Hardback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781137435903 | #214925A | £54.99 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 09/2014 | 9781137435910 | #214926A | £17.99 Add to basket

The 'One Planet' LifeA Blueprint for Low Impact DevelopmentDavid Thorpe, Pooran Desai and Jane P DavidsonThe 'One Planet' Life explains the challenges presented by the planning system to the movement for low impact development, and puts forward practical advice and success stories from those who have achieved sustainable ... ....

448 pages | 400 colour illustrations, 23 colour tables | Hardback | NYP 11/2014 | 9780415738545 | #214917A | £110.00 Add to basketPaperback | NYP 11/2014 | 9780415738552 | #214918A | £39.99 Add to basket

The Collapse of Western CivilizationA View from the FutureNaomi Oreskes and Erik M ConwayThe year is 2393, and a senior scholar of the Second People's Republic of China presents a gripping and deeply disturbing account of how the children of the Enlightenment, the political and economic elites of the so-called advanced ... ....

104 pages | 1 map | Paperback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780231169547 | #214564A | £6.95 Add to basket

The Ecological HoofprintThe Global Burden of Industrial LivestockTony WeisThe meat on our plates kills the planet. With global mass production of livestock reaching ever higher levels to feed an exploding world population's demand, mankind's ecological hoofprint reaches critical heights.

224 pages | illustrations | Paperback | 11/2013 | 9781780320960 | #214584A | £14.99 Add to basketHardback | 11/2013 | 9781780320977 | #214585A | £69.99 Add to basket

The Environment: Philosophy, Science, and EthicsWilliam P Kabasenche, Michael O'Rourke and Matthew H SlaterPhilosophical reflections on the environment began with early philosophers' invocation of a cosmology that mixed natural and supernatural phenomena. Today, the central philosophical problem posed by the environment involves not what ... ....


The Power SurgeEnergy, Opportunity, and the Battle for America's FutureMichael LeviArmed with on-the-ground lessons, and drawing on insights from economics, politics, international relations and climate science, The Power Surge takes on the big claims made by both sides in the fight over American energy ... ....

272 pages | illustrations | Paperback | NYP 11/2014 | 9780199390021 | #214266A | £12.99 Add to basket

The Sustainable UniversityProgress and prospectsStephen Sterling, Larch Maxey, Heather Luna and Sara ParkinThe direction of higher education is at a crossroads against a background of mounting sustainability-related issues and uncertainties. The Sustainable University seeks to inspire positive change in higher education by exploring ... ....

360 pages | 26 b/w illustrations, 12 tables | Paperback | NYP 06/2014 | 9781138801516 | #214842A | £24.99 Add to basketHardback | 02/2013 | 9780415627740 | #214843A | £84.99 Add to basket

























The Third PlateField Notes on the Future of FoodDan BarberThe Third Plate is chef Dan Barber's extraordinary vision for a new future of American eating. After more than a decade spent investigating farming communities around the world in pursuit of singular flavor, Barber finally ... ....


Theories of Sustainable DevelopmentJudith Enders and Moritz RemigThe key to achieving successful implementation of sustainability is knowing the origins and development of the term. In a series of interdisciplinary chapters, Theories of Sustainable Development offers a wide-ranging discussion ... ....


Tourism and the Consumption of WildlifeHunting, Shooting and Sport FishingBrent LovelockConsumptive forms of wildlife tourism (hunting, shooting and fishing) have become a topic of interest – both to the tourism industry, in terms of destinations seeking to establish or grow this sector, and to other stakeholders such ... ....

290 pages | b&w illus | Hardback | 01/2008 | 9780415403818 | #168084A | £105.00 Add to basketPaperback | 05/2014 | 9780415759519 | #214801A | £27.99 Add to basket

We the EatersIf We Change Dinner, We Can Change the WorldEllen GustafsonFrom your burger to your soda, Gustafson unpacks how even the hyper local can cause worldwide ripples. For instance: American agricultural policy promoting corn and soybeans in beef farming means we feed more to cows than to hungry people ... ....

256 pages | 15 b/w illustrations | Hardback | 06/2014 | 9781623360535 | #214575A | £17.99 Add to basket

Who Owns the Stock?Collective and Multiple Property Rights in AnimalsAnatoly M Khazanov and Gunther SchleeThe issue of collective and multiple property rights in animals, such as cattle, camels or reindeers, among pastoralists has never been a subject of special cross-cultural and comparative study. Focusing on pastoralist societies in ... ....


Why Life MattersFifty Ecosystems of the Heart and MindMichael C Tobias and Jane Gray MorrisonDr. Michael Charles Tobias and Jane Gray Morrison are world-renowned ecological philosophers and activists, interdisciplinary social and environmental scientists, and broad-ranging, deeply committed humanists. This collection of fifty essays ... ....


Your Water FootprintThe Shocking Facts about How Much Water We Use to Make Everyday ProductsStephen LeahyThe average American lifestyle is kept afloat by about 2000 gallons of H2O a day. The numbers

are shocking. Your Water Footprint reveals the true cost of our lifestyle. A "water footprint" ...


Data Analysis

Are Species Real?An Essay on the Metaphysics of SpeciesMatthew H SlaterWhat are species? Are they objective features of the world? If so, what sort of features are they? Do everyday intuitions that species are real stand up to philosophical and scientific scrutiny? Two rival accounts of species' reality ... ....


Bioinformatics for BeginnersGenes, Genomes, Molecular Evolution, Databases and Analytical ToolsSupratim ChoudhuriBioinformatics for Beginners provides a coherent and friendly treatment of bioinformatics for any student or scientist within biology who has not routinely performed bioinformatic analysis.

238 pages | ~100 illustrations | Hardback | 05/2014 | 9780124104716 | #214817A | £36.99 Add to basket

Functional and Phylogenetic Ecology in RNathan G SwensonFunctional and Phylogenetic Ecology in R is designed to teach readers to use R for phylogenetic and functional trait analyses. Over the past decade, a dizzying array of tools and methods were generated to incorporate phylogenetic ... ....

209 pages | 2 colour & 34 b/w illustrations, 20 tables | Paperback | 03/2014 | 9781461495413 | #214440A | £29.99 Add to basket

Handbook of Fluorescent Dyes and ProbesRW SabnisHandbook of Fluorescent Dyes and Probes is a standard reference handbook for all those who use fluorescent dyes and probes used in biology, chemistry, histology, cytology, medicine, microscopy and all the color, agriculture ... ....

























Probabilistic Graphical Models for Genetics, Genomics and PostgenomicsChristine Sinoquet and Raphael MouradNowadays bioinformaticians and geneticists are faced with myriad high-throughput data usually presenting the characteristics of uncertainty, high dimensionality and large complexity. These data will only allow insights into the ... ....

480 pages | 99 b/w and 10 colour illustrations | Hardback | NYP 07/2014 | 9780198709022 | #214786A | £84.99 Add to basket

Remote Sensing of the Terrestrial Water CycleVenkataraman LakshmiRemote Sensing of the Terrestrial Water Cycle is an outcome of the AGU Chapman Conference held in February 2012. This is a comprehensive volume that examines the use of available remote sensing satellite data as well as data from ... ....


Straightforward StatisticsUnderstanding the Tools of ResearchGlenn Geher and Sara HallStraightforward Statistics: Understanding the Tools of Research is a clear and direct introduction to statistics for the social, behavioral, and life sciences. Based on the author's extensive experience teaching undergraduates ... ....

480 pages | b/w illustrations, tables | Hardback | NYP 06/2014 | 9780199751761 | #214787A | £48.99 Add to basket

The Tree of LifePablo Vargas and Rafael ZardoyaThe past two decades have seen revolutionary progress in our ability to reconstruct phylogenetic relationships and classify living things, thanks to improved methods of inference and a wealth of DNA sequencing research.


Reference

Science Communication in the WorldPractices, Theories and TrendsBernard Schiele, Michel Claessens and Shunke ShiScience Communication in the World is aimed at all those who wonder about the mechanisms and effects of the disclosure of knowledge. Whether they have a professional interest in understanding these processes generally, or they ... ....

342 pages | 6 b/w illustrations, 8 tables | Paperback | NYP 11/2014 | 9789401782500 | #214629A | £117.00 Add to basketHardback | 04/2012 | 9789400742789 | #214631A | £117.00 Add to basket












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