Animals

From the dawn of civilization scorpions have captured the human imagination. Yet the scorpion is a misunderstood animal with a bad reputation that overshadows its many exceptional qualities. Older than dinosaurs, these small arthropods have survived for...

An ode to marine life and the natural world, from the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of OwlsThis "intimate and spirited" essay collection "offers us the whale watch most of us can only dream of" as they reveal the elusive lives of...

In this enchanting book, self-confessed reindeer geek Tilly Smith leads the reader through the extraordinary natural history of the reindeer with charming anecdotes about her own Scottish herd.From their flat 'clown-like' hooves to their warm furry noses...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925546712Author Steve WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 572Imprint New Holland PublishersPublisher New Holland PublishersWeight(grams) 1425gDimensions(mm)...

Investigative journalist Peter Laufer is back with his third book in a trilogy that explores the way we humans interact with animals. The attack of a trainer at Sea World by a killer whale in February 2010 is the catalyst for this examination of the...

Few animals strike as much fear as snakes, which kill either through their poisonous venom or through suffocation. Numbering more than 3000 species, snakes can be found in virtually every environment other than Antarctica, from the jungles of the Amazon...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910461532Author Denis MacShaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 326Imprint Claret PressPublisher Claret PressDimensions(mm) 178mm * 127mm * 73mm

This riveting memoir follows professional horse trainer Ginger Gaffney's year-long odyssey to train a herd of neglected horses at an alternative prison ranch in New Mexico. Working with her is a small team of ranch "residents," men and women who are each...

An accessible field guide to more than 500 of the most commonly found spider species in North AmericaOf the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common...

The waters that surround Seychelles are home to over 1,000 species of fish and 300 species of coral. The islands are visited by giant Whale Sharks and Manta Rays, and are home to the critically endangered Hawksbill and Green Turtles. Its warm tropical...

This wonderful book describes the fascinating lives of the two most ubiquitous shorebirds in the world. Between them the Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) and Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularia) make use of a large part of the world's terrestrial...

A stirring book of photographs of Wolves that have been given sanctuary near Mount Rainer. Brenda Peterson's text puts the stories of the residents of Wolf Haven, and of wolves in North America, into context as she describes the behaviour patterns and...

A lavishly illustrated celebration of these glorious animals-and a poignant lament for their futureElephants are among the most beloved of all creatures. Their behavior can seem almost human, from their complex social interactions to their need to mourn...

AS FEATURED ON BBC LONDON NEWS. Take four seasons, one photographer, eighty species, hundreds of miles on foot in a city of ten million people and through intimate and captivating portraits meet London's wild neighbours. London is not just a city...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780855462857Author Margaret RedfernFormat PaperbackPage Count 99Imprint Richmond Publishing Co LtdPublisher Richmond Publishing Co LtdWeight(grams) 180g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857100542Author Heidi M. SandsFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint PiXZ BooksPublisher PiXZ Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781878348333Author Paul HumannFormat PaperbackPage Count 1250Imprint New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Weight(grams)...

"Evidence bases for conservation are becoming increasingly important to convince landowners and politicians of the need to take action in defence of species and habitats all around the world. A valuable feature of this book is its emphasis on collecting...

Despite their humble appearance, beavers have a remarkable history. Ancient Greeks regarded beavers as models of chastity and prudence. Beaver fur drove the exploration of North America, and beavers are heralded as heroes, able to survive climate change...

Malaysia is a megadiverse country with an incredible number of land species - it is estimated to contain 20 per cent of the world's animal species - and whose coastal waters form part of the equally rich Coral Triangle. Written by a team of local...

This authoritative handbook, part of the Helm Identification Guides series, looks in detail at the world's 170 species of robins and chats. This large family of small passerines was formerly considered to be part of the thrush family (Turdidae), but...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307406866Author Joe CampFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 215gDimensions(mm) 201mm *...

Famed in story as "the great leviathans" sperm whales are truly creatures of extremes. Giants among all whales, they also have the largest brains of any creature on Earth. Males can reach a length of 62 feet and can weigh upwards of 50 tons. With this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780994156105Author Jane MyersFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Equiculture PublishingPublisher Equiculture PublishingWeight(grams) 213g

How intelligent are dolphins? Is their communication system really as complex as human language? And are they as friendly and peaceful as they are made out to be? The Western world has had an enduring love affair with dolphins since the early 1960s,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781638788690Author Rockridge PressImprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781682033487Author Tom CucharaFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Amherst MediaPublisher Amherst Media

Referendums are now increasingly common in what can be called 'conflict societies' as a way of using the sovereign authority of the people to bring about new constitutional settlements. Cyprus, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Guatemala,...

Digital work has become increasingly common, taking a wide variety of forms including working from home, mobile work, gig work, crowdsourcing, and online volunteering. It is organizationally, interpretively, spatially, and temporally complex. An array...

In this book, Michael Blome-Tillmann offers a critical overview of the current debate on the semantics of knowledge attributions. The book is divided into five parts. Part 1 introduces the reader to the literature on 'knowledge' attributions by outlining...

for SATB and organ Simon Biazeck has artfully arranged Dyson's Evening Service in C minor for mixed voices, transposing the work up a tone to better suit the SATB vocal ranges. The arrangement is engaging and eminently singable, allowing this staple of...

Torin Alter presents a compelling defence of the 'knowledge argument' against physicalism, pioneered by Frank Jackson. According to physicalism, consciousness is a physical phenomenon. The knowledge argument stars Mary, who learns all objective, physical...

for SSATB unaccompanied The O nata lux text is taken from a 10th-century anonymous hymn that uses the concept of light to symbolise hope, a particularly pertinent theme for Advent. Throughout this setting the sopranos intertwine their high, melodic...

for SATB unaccompanied This is a warm and tender piece setting the last three verses of Christina Rossetti's 'What good shall my life do me?', which encourages leading a life of love as an example for others. Daley's heartfelt melodies are set to...

for SATB and piano Setting a tender poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, this lullaby is full of sweet and recurring melodies that rock gently in 6/8 time. The vocal lines are well supported by a twinkling piano part and combine together to create a feeling...

for SATB and organ or piano A Prayer of St Columba is an expressive and emotive anthem with appealing, arching melodies underpinned by a sparkling organ part. Also available in a version for SAB and organ or piano in The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible...

Fireflies: Summertime Magic!Watching fireflies is a summertime tradition. Bring back those childhood memories as you learn more about these delightful insects. Fun facts about fireflies, such as the different flashing patterns for various species...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781771513227Author Dave DoroghyFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint TouchWood EditionsPublisher TouchWood Editions

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of IndieFab awards (Nature) 2007.Book InformationISBN 9781550174267Author Daniel FrancisFormat HardbackPage Count 280Imprint Harbour PublishingPublisher Harbour...

This guidebook, with its brief, informative text and 408 color illustrations, is designed for the fishwatcher, that inquisitive person-whether swimmer, tidepool watcher, skin or scuba diver, or fisherman-who wants to know something about the beautiful...