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Floating Worlds by Geoff Parr 9781913637156
RRP: €11.89€11.13Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913637156Author Geoff ParrFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Candy Jar BooksPublisher Candy Jar Books -
Our Inner Ape: A Leading Primatologist Explains Why We Are Who We Are by Dr Frans de Waal 9781594481963
RRP: €28.56€20.12Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781594481963Author Frans de WaalFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Riverhead Books,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 209mm... -
The Cat: A Natural and Cultural History by Sarah Brown
RRP: €26.18€24.17A comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the behavior and qualities of the catOf all the domesticated species, cats have enjoyed the most complex relationship with people-one that still leads to arguments about whether you can truly call the... -
Photographic Field Guide to Australian Frogs by Mark Sanders 9781486313259
RRP: €51.11€41.64Australia is home to more than 240 species of frogs, many of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.The Photographic Field Guide to Australian Frogs provides readers with the tools to confidently identify 242 species and five recognised... -
Planet of the Bugs: Evolution and the Rise of Insects by Scott R. Shaw 9780226325750
RRP: €19.04€18.77Dinosaurs, however toothy, did not rule the earth-and neither do humans. But what were and are the true potentates of our planet? Insects, says Scott Richard Shaw-millions and millions of insect species. Starting in the shallow oceans of ancient Earth... -
Nature's Compass: The Mystery of Animal Navigation by James L. Gould 9780691140452
RRP: €29.75€23.79We know that animals cross miles of water, land, and sky with pinpoint precision on a daily basis. But it is only in recent years that scientists have learned how these astounding feats of navigation are actually accomplished. With colorful and thorough... -
What is a Dog? by Raymond Coppinger
RRP: €30.94€29.57Of the world's dogs, less than two hundred million are pets, living with humans who provide food, shelter, squeaky toys, and fashionable sweaters. But roaming the planet are four times as many dogs who are their own masters-neighborhood dogs, dump dogs,... -
Perception: First Form of Mind by Tyler Burge 9780198871019
RRP: €41.64€40.00In Perception: First Form of Mind, Tyler Burge develops an understanding of the most primitive type of mental representational: perception. Focusing on the functions and capacities of perceptual states, Burge accounts for their representational content... -
The Nature of Fear: Survival Lessons from the Wild by Daniel T Blumstein
RRP: €26.12€20.97An Open Letters Review Best Book of the YearA leading expert in animal behavior takes us into the wild to better understand and manage our fears.Fear, honed by millions of years of natural selection, kept our ancestors alive. Whether by slithering away,... -
Consanguinity in Context by Alan H. Bittles
RRP: €46.40€41.90An essential guide to this major contemporary issue, Consanguinity in Context is a uniquely comprehensive account of intra-familial marriage. Detailed information on past and present religious, social and legal practices and prohibitions is presented as... -
The New Chimpanzee: A Twenty-First-Century Portrait of Our Closest Kin by Craig Stanford
RRP: €35.64€28.63Recent discoveries about wild chimpanzees have dramatically reshaped our understanding of these great apes and their kinship with humans. We now know that chimpanzees not only have genomes similar to our own but also plot political coups, wage wars over... -
Guide to the British Stonefly (plecoptera) Families: Adults and Larvae by David Pryce 9781851532223
€5.65Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781851532223Author David PrycePage Count 12Imprint Field Studies CouncilPublisher Field Studies Council -
Flying Dinosaurs: How Fearsome Reptiles Became Birds by John Pickrell 9780231171786
RRP: €35.70€25.16The discovery of stunning, feathered dinosaur fossils coming out of China since 2006 suggest that these creatures were much more bird-like than paleontologists previously imagined. Further evidence-bones, genetics, eggs, behavior, and more-has shown a... -
Bird Migration: A New Understanding by John H. Rappole
RRP: €34.51€31.51A fascinating and nuanced exploration of why, how, and which birds migrate.Bird migration captivates the human imagination, yet for most of us, key aspects of the phenomenon remain a mystery. How do birds sense the ideal moment to take wing, and once the... -
Henry Dresser and Victorian Ornithology: Birds, Books and Business by Henry A. McGhie
RRP: €35.70€26.55This book explores the life of Henry Dresser (1838-1915), one of the most productive British ornithologists of the mid-late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and is largely based on previously unpublished archival material. Dresser travelled... -
Tales from the Ant World by Edward O. Wilson 9781324091097
RRP: €15.46€13.51In Tales from the Ant World, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Edward O. Wilson takes us on a thrilling myrmecological tour across continents and through time, inviting us into his decades-long scientific obsession with ants. Animating his observations with... -
The Invertebrates: A Synthesis by Richard. S. K. Barnes 9780632047611
RRP: €85.62€75.71The majority of undergraduate texts in invertebrate zoology (of which there are many) fall into one of two categories. They either offer a systematic treatment of groups of animals phylum by phylum, or adopt a functional approach to the various... -
Primates: An Introduction by Alfred L. Rosenberger 9781032189932
RRP: €42.83€37.71This book is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to primates. It provides both a survey and synthesis of primate history, biology, and behavior. As a survey, it offers a focused review of living and extinct primates in regional and community... -
The Neuroethology of Predation and Escape by Keith T. Sillar 9780470972236
RRP: €59.44€52.21THE NEUROETHOLOGY OF PREDATION AND ESCAPE To eat and not get eaten is key to animal survival, and the arms race between predators and prey has driven the evolution of many rapid and spectacular behaviours. This book explores the neural mechanisms... -
Birds of Cuba: A Photographic Guide by Arturo Kirkconnell
RRP: €33.31€25.26* The first photographic field guide for the birds of Cuba * Includes all 378 recorded species * Updated status and distribution taxonomy Cuba is home to a diverse avifauna, rich with endemic species. The island is also home to a range of regional... -
Broom and Fraser's Domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare by Donald Broom
RRP: €55.69€53.22Completely updated and revised, and synthesizing the recent explosion in animal welfare literature, the sixth edition of this best-selling textbook continues to provide a thorough overview of behaviour and welfare of companion and farm animals, including... -
Tales from the Ant World by Edward O. Wilson
RRP: €24.98€18.91"Ants are the most warlike of all animals, with colony pitted against colony," writes E.O. Wilson, one of the world's most beloved scientists, "their clashes dwarf Waterloo and Gettysburg." In Tales from the Ant World, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner... -
Zoo Buildings. Construction and Design Manual by Natascha Meuser
RRP: €126.14€104.46This is the first ever manual to systemati-cally delve into the zoo as an architectur-al typology. The author Natascha Meuser examines five generations of zoological structures in order to show that the archi-tecture of zoos has always incorporated... -
Herpetofauna Workers' Manual by Tony Gent
RRP: €41.65€34.30An indispensable manual for conservationists throughout the UK and much of mainland Europe. It provides conservation guidance on the twelve non-marine amphibian and reptile species native to the British Isles. It covers a wide range of issues, from... -
Behavioural Biology of Dogs by Per Jensen
RRP: €48.49€42.97Written by experts in different areas, this book presents an up-to-date account of the behavioural biology of dogs. Split in 3 parts, the book addresses the specific aspects of behavioural biology. The first part deals with the evolution and development... -
Chicken Encyclopedia by Gail Damerow
RRP: €17.84€16.37From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z... -
Barn Owls: Evolution and Ecology by Alexandre Roulin 9781107165755
RRP: €59.49€53.99With heart-shaped face, buff back and wings, and pure white underparts, the barn owl is a distinctive and much-loved bird which has fascinated people from many cultures throughout history. How did the barn owl colonise the world? What adaptations have... -
Baboon Metaphysics: The Evolution of a Social Mind by Dorothy L. Cheney
RRP: €42.84€41.92In 1838 Charles Darwin jotted in a notebook, 'He who understands baboon would do more towards metaphysics than Locke.' "Baboon Metaphysics" is Dorothy L. Cheney and Robert M. Seyfarth's fascinating response to Darwin's challenge.Cheney and Seyfarth set... -
The Biology and Management of Animal Welfare by Frauke Ohl 9781849953665
RRP: €26.78€23.44This book provides a concise and up to date review of current knowledge on the biological processes affecting animal welfare, and the implications emerging from our improved understanding of those biological principles in terms of options available to... -
Aesop’s Animals: The Science Behind the Fables by Jo Wimpenny 9781472966926
RRP: €15.46€10.82Turns a critical eye on Aesop's Fables to ask whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of his animals. Despite originating more than two-and-a-half thousand years ago, Aesop's Fables are still passed on from parent to child, and are... -
The Encyclopedia of Animals: A Complete Visual Guide by George McKay 9780520244061
€48.28"The Encyclopedia of Animals" is a lavishly illustrated, authoritative, and comprehensive exploration of the rich and intriguing world of animals. Written by an international team of specialists, spectacularly adorned with a gallery of more than 2,000... -
Food for Life: Applying Macrobiotic Principles and Practices to Create Vital Health for Body, Mind, and Spirit by Seymour Koblin 9781434329226
RRP: €26.17€21.79Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781434329226Author Seymour KoblinFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint AuthorHousePublisher AuthorHouseWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm) 280mm * 210mm * 9mm -
An Introduction to the Invertebrates by Janet Moore
RRP: €61.87€53.99So much has to be crammed into today's biology courses that basic information on animal groups and their evolutionary origins is often left out. This is particularly true for the invertebrates. The second edition of Janet Moore's An Introduction to the... -
The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People by Barash David
RRP: €24.98€16.47Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780805071368Author David BarashFormat PaperbackPage Count 226Imprint Owl Books,U.S.Publisher Henry Holt & Company IncWeight(grams) 280gDimensions(mm) 235mm... -
Secrets of the Snout: The Dog's Incredible Nose by Frank Rosell
RRP: €27.37€23.49Dogs and humans have worked side by side for thousands of years, and over the millennia we've come to depend upon our pooches as hunters, protectors, and faithful companions. But when it comes to the extraordinary quality of man's best friend which we... -
Birds of China by John Mackinnon 9781472932136
RRP: €19.04€11.14An authoritative, portable photographic guide to the birds of China. A compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide for any nature watcher on a visit to China, one of the world's top destinations for watching birds. A total of 252 species is... -
The Biology and Conservation of Wild Felids by David Macdonald 9780199234455
€97.34The editors utilize their 50 years of combined experience in professional engagement with the behaviour and ecology of wild felids to draw together a unique network of the world's most respected and knowledgeable experts. For the first time, this... -
Studying Primates: How to Design, Conduct and Report Primatological Research by Joanna M. Setchell 9781108434270
RRP: €41.64€35.81Primatology draws on theory and methods from diverse fields, including anatomy, anthropology, biology, ecology, medicine, psychology, veterinary sciences and zoology. The more than 500 species of primate range from tiny mouse lemurs to huge gorillas, and... -
The Field Herping Guide: Finding Amphibians and Reptiles in the Wild by Mike Pingleton
RRP: €27.31€23.91A practical how-to guide written for discovering and enjoying reptiles and amphibians in their natural settings. This book will enhance the enjoyment of herp enthusiasts and bolster conservation efforts.About the AuthorMike Pingleton is a computer... -
Ecological Economics: An Introduction by Gareth Edwards-Jones 9780865427969
RRP: €92.76€80.77Ecological economics is an exciting interdisciplinary field of study that combines insights from the natural sciences, economics, philosophy and other fields to develop innovative approaches to environmental problems. It draws on a wide range of...