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Ecosystem Services: Key Issues by Mark Everard
RRP: $61.73$54.36Revised and fully updated, this textbook provides a detailed yet accessible introduction to the key aspects of ecosystem services. Ecosystem services is one of the most powerful guiding principles for ecology, biodiversity conservation and the management... -
Introduction to Population Ecology by Larry L. Rockwood
RRP: $87.39$76.69Introduction to Population Ecology, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of population ecology. It uses a wide variety of field and laboratory examples, botanical to zoological, from the tropics to the tundra, to illustrate the... -
Living Planet: The Web of Life on Earth by David Attenborough
RRP: $18.85$12.21The Sunday Times Bestseller A new, fully updated narrative edition of David Attenborough's seminal biography of our world, The Living Planet. Nowhere on our planet is devoid of life. Plants and animals... -
Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test: How Behavior Evolves and Why It Matters by Marlene Zuk
RRP: $39.43$31.68It's time to leave behind the tired nature-versus-nurture debate. In Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test , Marlene Zuk asks a more fascinating question: How does behaviour evolve, and how is that process similar-and different-in people and animals?... -
Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life by David R. Montgomery
RRP: $24.00$21.01Since the dawn of agriculture, great civilizations have sunk into poverty after destroying their once fertile land. Today, few people realise how close we are to the same fate if we don't take action. In Growing a Revolution, David R. Montgomery leads us... -
Into the Forest: The Secret Language of Trees by Susan Tyler Hitchcock
RRP: $51.46$34.99For millennia, trees have offered renewal and inspiration. They have provided for humanity on every level, from spiritual sanctuary to the raw material for our homes, books, and food. In this beautiful and revealing book, National Geographic combines... -
Building with Cob: A Step-by-Step Guide by Adam Weismann
RRP: $48.01$35.97The ancient method of cob building uses a simple mixture of clay sub-soil, aggregate, straw and water to create solid structural walls built without shuttering or forms, onto a stone plinth. It is now undergoing a renaissance as an 'eco-friendly'... -
The Balance of Nature: Ecology's Enduring Myth by John Kricher 9780691138985
RRP: $42.88$32.90The idea of a balance of nature has been a dominant part of Western philosophy since before Aristotle, and it persists in the public imagination and even among some ecologists today. In this lively and thought-provoking book, John Kricher demonstrates... -
1493: How Europe's Discovery of the Americas Revolutionized Trade, Ecology and Life on Earth by Charles C. Mann
RRP: $22.28$14.68Two hundred million years ago the earth consisted of a single vast continent, Pangea, surrounded by a great planetary sea. Continental drift tore apart Pangaea, and for millennia the hemispheres were separate, evolving almost entirely different suites of... -
Creation Care: A Biblical Theology of the Natural World by Douglas J. Moo
RRP: $29.14$21.22What does the Bible say about the natural world and its place within God's purpose? From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals a God whose creative power and loving care embrace all that exists, from earth and sky and sea to every creature. Yet the... -
What Nature Does For Britain by Tony Juniper
RRP: $18.85$13.33From the peat bogs and woodlands that help to secure our water supply, to the bees and soils that produce most of the food we eat, Britain is rich in 'natural capital'. Yet we take supplies of clean water and secure food for granted, rarely considering... -
Badger Behaviour, Conservation & Rehabilitation: 70 Years of Getting to Know Badgers by George E. Pearce
RRP: $34.29$28.17A fascinating insight into the badger's world. Badger biology, life in the sett, rescue & rehabilitation, consultancy, badgers & farming, and badger-watching with George Pearce - an expert on badgers. George has surveyed over 700 sites, visited 1,500... -
Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic by Emily Monosson
RRP: $42.87$31.10Fungi are everywhere. Most are harmless, some are helpful. A few are killers. Collectively, infectious fungi are the most devastating agents of disease on Earth, and a fungus that can persist in the environment without its host is here for the long haul... -
An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management by Paul A. Rees 9781405193504
RRP: $89.11$79.18This book is intended as an introductory text for students studying a wide range of courses concerned with animal management, zoo biology and wildlife conservation, and should also be useful to zookeepers and other zoo professionals. It is divided into... -
Degrees Of Freedom: Living In Dynamic Boundaries by A. D. M Rayner 9781860940378
RRP: $104.63$91.87Drawing especially on insights emerging from studies of the cellular networks formed by fungi, this book describes the fundamental indeterminacy that enables life forms to thrive in and create inconstant circumstances. It explains how indeterminacy... -
Call of the Reed Warbler: A New Agriculture, A New Earth by Charles Massy
RRP: $32.57$22.56Part lyrical nature writing, part storytelling, part solid scientific evidence, part scholarly research, part memoir, the book is an elegant manifesto, an urgent call to stop trashing the Earth and start healing it. the Guardian Perfect for readers of... -
Ecology, Civil Society and the Informal Economy in North West Tanzania by Charles David Smith
RRP: $222.99$192.30Based on a decade of first-hand experience and secondary research, this richly detailed study follows daily life in four villages in Tanzania. Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, this comprehensive account examines the... -
Deep Green Resistance: Strategy to Save the Planet by Derrick Jensen
RRP: $27.43$19.43Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583229293Author Derrick JensenFormat PaperbackPage Count 560Imprint Seven Stories Press,U.S.Publisher Seven Stories Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 611g -
Notes for New Beekeepers by Bill Cadmore
RRP: $29.16$23.69Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914934452Author Bill CadmoreFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee BooksWeight(grams) 268gDimensions(mm) 203mm *... -
Partner Earth: A Spiritual Ecology - Restoring Our Sacred Relationship with Nature by Pam Montgomery 9780892817412
RRP: $27.43$19.95Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780892817412Author Pam MontgomeryFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Destiny Books,U.S.Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and CompanyDimensions(mm) 230mm *... -
Mycorrhizal Planet: How Symbiotic Fungi Work with Roots to Support Plant Health and Build Soil Fertility by Michael Phillips
RRP: $51.46$34.99Regenerative practices for the farm, garden, orchard, forest, and landscape Mycorrhizal fungi have been waiting a long time for people to recognize just how important they are to the making of dynamic soils. These microscopic organisms partner with... -
Over and Under the Waves by Kate Messner
RRP: $24.00$15.94Award-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal return in this latest addition to the OVER AND UNDER picture book series, this time exploring the rich, interconnected ecosystem of the ocean! Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls... -
A Sand County Almanac: And Sketches Here and There by Conservationist Aldo Leopold 9780197500262
RRP: $30.86$20.21Few books have had a greater impact than A Sand County Almanac, which many credit with launching a revolution in land management. Written as a series of sketches based principally upon the flora and fauna in a rural part of Wisconsin, the book,... -
Honey Bee Biology by Brian R. Johnson
RRP: $65.18$50.50The most comprehensive and up-to-date general reference book on honey bee biologyHoney bees are marvelously charismatic organisms with a long history of interaction with humans. They are vital to agriculture and serve as a model system for many basic... -
What Is a Bird?: An Exploration of Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Ecology by Tony D. Williams 9780691200163
RRP: $51.46$41.89A large-format, beautifully illustrated look at the natural history of birdsThere are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the... -
The Art and Science of Grazing: How Grass Farmers Can Create Sustainable Systems for Healthy Animals and Farm Ecosystems by Sarah Flack
RRP: $51.46$33.96Grazing management might seem simple: just put livestock in a pasture and let them eat their fill. However, as Sarah Flack explains in The Art and Science of Grazing, the pasture/livestock relationship is incredibly complex. If a farmer doesn't pay close... -
Plant Behaviour and Intelligence by Anthony Trewavas 9780198753681
RRP: $90.91$66.95This book provides a convincing argument for the view that whole cells and whole plants growing in competitive wild conditions show aspects of plant behaviour that can be accurately described as 'intelligent'. Trewavas argues that behaviour, like... -
Bender Heaven: The UK Traveller's Good Home Guide by "Laugh" 9781904263692
RRP: $10.27$8.58A bender is the British travellers' abode of choice. Built from little more than a tarpaulin and some thin hazel poles, people live in these snug, warm eco-homes the length and breadth of Britain. Like many sensible things, bender-life remains broadly... -
Plough Quarterly No. 39 – The Riddle of Nature: UK Edition by Peter Mommsen 9781636081403
RRP: $15.42$10.51What is our place in nature?Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have has exercised unprecedented dominance over nature, with consequences that are now catching up with us. Many have pointed to Christianity as a culprit. Yet Christianity actually... -
Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey - Field Manual: A technique for environmental audit by Joint Nature Conservation Committee (Great Britain)
RRP: $30.86$25.51Designed for use in the field, this small-format guide provides valuable information on techniques for environmental audit. Information is contained on the rationale and history of Phase 1 survey, giving advice on planning the survey, habitat mapping,... -
Practical Field Ecology: A Project Guide by C. Philip Wheater
RRP: $83.96$73.81Offers a comprehensive, accessible introduction to experimental design, field monitoring skills for plants and animals, data analysis, interpretation and reporting This user-friendly book presents field monitoring skills for both plants and animals,... -
Microscopic life in Sphagnum by Marjorie Hingley 9781784272746
RRP: $42.88$34.82Bogland habitat, which is often threatened by peat extraction, has enormous natural history value. As well as the better-known plants, dragonflies and birds, it supports a unique community of microscopic animals and plants inhabiting the leaves and... -
Pollinators and Pollination: Nature and Society by Jeff Ollerton
RRP: $42.88$35.51A unique and personal insight into the ecology and evolution of pollinators, their relationships with flowers, and their conservation in a rapidly changing world. The pollination of flowers by insects, birds and other animals is a fundamentally... -
Ants by Gary J. Skinner
RRP: $34.31$28.18Information on the biology of ants and various techniques for studying ants is included. An extensive chapter on ant identification forms the bulk of this handbook with keys to worker ants, queen ants and male ants accompanied by colour and b/w plates. A... -
An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology by Nicholas B. Davies
RRP: $80.53$71.94This textbook helped to define the field of Behavioural Ecology. In this fourth edition the text has been completely revised, with new chapters and many new illustrations and full colour photographs. The theme, once again, is the influence of natural... -
Bat Roosts in Trees: A Guide to Identification and Assessment for Tree-Care and Ecology Professionals by Bat Tree Habitat Key
RRP: $68.61$56.91This is a guide to finding tree-roosts. It is the result of the collaborative efforts of professional surveyors and amateur naturalists across Europe as part of the Bat Tree Habitat Key project, and represents a combination of firsts: It is the first... -
The Ends of the Earth: Perspectives on Modern Environmental History by Donald Worster 9780521348461
RRP: $53.16$47.00Since 1492, when Columbus 'discovered' America, the world has been moving toward an increasingly integrated global economy, higher population levels and consequently greater resource demands, and an increasingly precarious state of the biosphere. These... -
Rebugging the Planet: The Remarkable Things that Insects (and Other Invertebrates) Do - And Why We Need to Love Them More by Vicki Hird
RRP: $22.28$14.75Foreword by Gillian Burke This is a lovely little book that could and should have a big impact....Let's all get rebugging right away! Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Meet the intelligent insects, marvellous minibeasts and inspirational invertebrates... -
The Eurasian Beaver Handbook: Ecology and Management of Castor fiber by Roisin Campbell-Palmer 9781784271138
RRP: $60.02$49.42Beavers are widely recognised as a keystone species which play a pivotal role in riparian ecology. Their tree felling and dam building behaviours coupled with a suite of other activities create a wealth of living opportunities that are exploited by a... -
Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of a Common Fate by Mark Kurlansky
RRP: $32.57$22.09WINNER OF THE JOHN AVERY AWARD AT THE ANDRE SIMON AWARDS If we can save the salmon, we can save the world Over the centuries, salmon have been a vital resource, a dietary staple and an irresistible catch. But there is so much more to this...