Nature

This is a unique and delightfully engaging account by a leading tropical biologist of doing science at one of the last wild frontiers in the world. Vojtech Novotny is a highly respected Czech scientist. His widely cited work, of profound importance to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780954706425Author Peter TaylorFormat HardbackPage Count 494Imprint Ethos-UKPublisher Ethos-UKWeight(grams) 865g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Los Angeles Times Book Prize 2019.Book InformationISBN 9781101910191Author Mark AraxFormat PaperbackPage Count 576Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random...

Accompanied by superb photographs, this ground-breaking book is the first practical field guide to record the Zulu names of bird species commonly found in KwaZulu-Natal. Where one name was previously used to describe a number of birds belonging to the...

These new Set 7A (Grey) Storybooks are designed to give children extra practice, and to develop their fluency and vocabulary further before moving on from the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme. The books are matched to the phonic progression of the...

This popular and authoritative guide has been fully revised, updated and expanded to encompass more than 2,200 species found in and around southern Africa's oceans. It includes an additional 125 species, 190 new photographs, revised distribution maps,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781501184901Author George Michelsen FoyFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Scribner Book CompanyPublisher Scribner Book CompanyWeight(grams)...

At once feared and revered, sharks have captivated people since our earliest human encounters. Children and adults alike stand awed before aquarium shark tanks, fascinated by the giant teeth and unnerving eyes. And no swim in the ocean is undertaken...

The North Runner is a true and moving story of the building of trust between a man and an exceptional dog that was half wolf, half Alaskan Malamute, and the resulting mutual affection and respect between them.About the AuthorR.D. Lawrence, the son of an...

Failing Forward documents the global rise of neoliberal conservation as a response to biodiversity loss and unpacks how this approach has managed to "fail forward" over time despite its ineffectiveness. At its core, neoliberal conservation promotes...

In the tradition of Douglas Chadwick's best-selling adventure memoir, The Wolverine Way, Tracking Gobi Grizzlies creates a portrait of these rarest of bears' fight for survival in one of the toughest, most remote settings on Earth. He demonstrates why...

Energy Fables: Challenging Ideas in the Energy Sector takes a fresh look at key terms and concepts around which energy research and policy are organised. Drawing on recent research in energy and transport studies, and combining this with concepts from...

Slow down, relax, and express your creativity with another fun coloring book for grown-ups in the Color Me Coloring Books series.Relax in the world of fuzzy and fluffy animals. This adorable collection features koalas, pandas, chipmunks, hedgehogs,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780702260438Author Margaret CookFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint University of Queensland PressPublisher University of Queensland PressWeight(grams)...

A comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the fascinating natural history of the horse, from prehistory to the presentThere are countless books about keeping and riding horses. The Horse is different: it looks not only at the natural history of...

"People of the internet, people of the world, you wanna see your Environment Minister SOLVE some shit, this is the soundtrack..." What happens when the unstoppable force of climate change meets the immovable object of Australian politics? ...

The story of seeds, in a nutshell, is a tale of evolution. With "An Orchard Invisible", Jonathan Silvertown presents the oft-ignored seed with the natural history it deserves, one nearly as varied and surprising as the earth's flora itself. In a clear...

Edward O. Wilson--winner of two Pulitzer prizes, champion of biodiversity, and Faculty Emeritus at Harvard University--is arguably one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. Yet his celebrated career began not with an elite education...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312541194Author Schumann Distinguished Scholar Bill McKibbenFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's...

For thousands of years, the majestic elephant has roamed the African continent, as beloved by man as it has been preyed upon. But centuries of exploitation and ivory hunting have taken their toll: now, as wars and poachers continue to ravage its habitat,...

Using vivid extracts from field notebooks and profusely illustrated with photographs as well as paintings and sketches by wildlife artist Jonathan Pomroy, the reader is transported to the beautiful North York Moors National Park. We can share in the...

Winner, Hubert Herring Book Award, Pacific Coast Council on Latin American Studies Candomble, an African religious and healing tradition that spread to Brazil during the slave trade, relies heavily on the use of plants in its spiritual and medicinal...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679743873Author Peter SteinhartFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Our earth has natural electromagnetic energy, and over millions of years we have evolved to live in harmony with it.In our modern world, however, human-made electromagnetic fields are increasingly common -- wifi and mobile phone networks, for example...

This new edition of Biological Oceanography has been greatly updated and expanded since its initial publication in 2004. It presents current understanding of ocean ecology emphasizing the character of marine organisms from viruses to fish and worms,...

This beautiful HarperCollins Children's Classics edition is perfect for every bookshelf. Despite his better judgement, eccentric English gentleman Phileas Fogg has wagered half his fortune on a whim - and a foolish...

This is the first field guide to the identification of the birds of the islands of the tropical Pacific, including the Hawaiian Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, southeastern Polynesia, and Micronesia. It is intended both as a reference for the expert and as...

A complete six-year primary Maths course that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. A* Problem-solving approach encourages students to actively explore new mathematical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912066612Author Eric RaviliousFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Design For TodayPublisher Design For Today

This book examines the challenges and impacts of poor diets and nutrition from current food systems and the potential contribution of biodiversity and ecosystem services in addressing these problems.There is a strong need for a multi-level,...

If you travel the open ocean anywhere in the tropics, you are very likely to see flyingfish. These beautifully colored "ocean butterflies" shoot out of the water and sail on majestic, winglike pectoral fins to escape from predators such as dolphins,...

In this lively history and celebration of the Pacific razor clam, David Berger shares with us his love affair with the glossy, gold-colored Siliqua patula and gets into the nitty-gritty of how to dig, clean, and cook them using his favorite recipes. In...

Aquatic plants play a critically important role in maintaining ecosystem health. They are natural biological filters in freshwater and estuarine wetlands; they contribute to the reproductive success of many organisms, some of which are harvested for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781771623575Author Andrew ThomasFormat HardbackPage Count 168Imprint Douglas & McIntyrePublisher Douglas & McIntyreWeight(grams) 1492g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907057991Author Alan LeslieFormat HardbackPage Count 912Imprint RHS MediaPublisher Royal Horticultural Society

Focusing on so much more than plastic pollution, this ahead-of-the curve book exposes the extensive damage being done to the oceans that most of us don't know about, and what simple, everyday changes we can make to help protect our seas. When we think...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781619025691Author Gary SnyderFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint CounterpointPublisher Counterpoint

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780927379120Author Thanasis MaskalerisFormat PaperbackPage Count 164Imprint Zorba PressPublisher Zorba PressWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

The unique, dinosaur-like, tuatara is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout New Zealand, many endemic to the islands. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species...

Insects are everywhere. There are millions of species sharing the world with humans and other animals. Though literally woven into the fabric of human affairs, insects are considered alien from the human world. Animal studies and rights have become a...