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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399580413Author Rachel IgnotofskyFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed Press

The acclaimed guide to the ecology and natural history of the American tropics--now fully updated and expanded The New Neotropical Companion is the completely revised and expanded edition of a book that has helped thousands of people to understand the...

'a guidebook that might just save your life' HERALD SUNBob Cooper's incredible bushcraft skills have been developed through more than 30 years of experience in Australia's harsh outback. He has picked up tools of survival from the experiences of living...

Muntjac and water deer were introduced to Britain from East Asia. This book provides a comprehensive overview of their natural history and the management of their environmental impacts. In lowland England, muntjac deer are one of the drivers of...

'A beautiful gift... Full of fascinating facts' Yorkshire Post 'We all want to help the beleaguered bee and Sally Coulthard's latest book is a great place to start' Amateur Gardening 'How to help bees thrive and give your garden a real buzz' You...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925820812Author Phil BishopFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Exisle PublishingPublisher Exisle Publishing

The unlikely stars of Landfill are gulls. No, not seagulls. Gulls. Over the past century gulls have been brought ashore by modernity, living in our slipstream, following trawlers, ploughs and now rubbish trucks. They are more our contemporaries than...

The first field guide to all of the world's major land habitats-richly illustrated and packed with essential information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventuresAccurately identifying and understanding habitats in detail is essential to...

In a time of climate change and mass extinction, who we garden for matters more than ever Our landscapes push aside wildlife and in turn diminish our genetically-programmed love for wildness. How can we get ourselves back into balance through gardens,...

One of the world's first tree-top scientists, Meg Lowman is both a pioneer in her field - she invented one of the first treetop walkways - and a tireless advocate for the planet. In a voice as infectious in its enthusiasm as in its practical optimism,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781400040063Author Charles C. MannFormat HardbackPage Count 480Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 828gDimensions(mm) 242mm...

This book provides an introduction to peatlands for the non-specialist student reader and for all those concerned about environmental protection, and is an essential guide to peatland history and heritage for scientists and enthusiasts.Peat is formed...

The threat of global mass extinction of bees, and the alarming decline in many native bird species, are key topics of discussion today. The main causes of this situation is intensive cultivation of monocultures, and the wide-scale use of pesticides, that...

Come along on an informative, whirlwind tour of urban species-from intelligent crows to backyard lichens-and discover that you are surrounded by wild nature, even in your own backyard.When biologist Hanna Bjorgaas spots a fairy cup lichen in Antarctica,...

In Never Home Alone, biologist Rob Dunn takes us to the edge of biology's latest frontier: our own homes. Every house is a wilderness -- from the Egyptian meal moths in our kitchen cupboards and the yeast in a sourdough starter, to the camel crickets...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781570619427Author Sandi DoughtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Sasquatch BooksPublisher Sasquatch BooksWeight(grams) 335gDimensions(mm) 213mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995109582Author Dick VeitchFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Massey University PressPublisher Massey University PressWeight(grams)...

One of Smithsonian Magazine's Favorite Books of 2022With wildlife thriving in cities, we have the opportunity to create vibrant urban ecosystems that serve both people and animals.The Accidental Ecosystem tells the story of how cities across the United...

An enthralling exploration of the biologically richest island on Earth, featuring more than 200 spectacular color images by award-winning National Geographic photographer Tim LamanIn this beautiful book, Bruce Beehler, a renowned author and expert on New...

The only account written during the original enclosure, Life Under Glass tells the story of the original crew that lived and worked inside the Biosphere 2 structure for two years, where they recycled their air, water, food, and wastes, setting a world...

"The Secret Life of a Cemetery is no maudlin reflection on death and remembrance...With its fox cubs and anecdotes (it) allows us a privileged glimpse of Gallot's world, full of wonder and life"-The ObserverFrom the head curator of the most famous...

A richly illustrated field guide to all of North America's major habitats-packed with invaluable information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventuresWhether you're a birder, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, or ecologist, knowing the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorConnor is an alumnus of UEA's School of Natural Sciences and Norwich resident. Drawing together new learnings in climate science communication from across UEA...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781772016420Author Stephen CollisFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Talon Books,CanadaPublisher Talon Books,CanadaWeight(grams) 184gDimensions(mm) 228mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647403775Author Leanna PerryFormat HardbackPage Count 261Imprint Syrawood Publishing HousePublisher Syrawood Publishing HouseWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635490930Author Jonah MartinezFormat HardbackPage Count 260Imprint Larsen and Keller EducationPublisher Larsen and Keller EducationWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781632398321Author Ewan LewisFormat HardbackPage Count 258Imprint Callisto ReferencePublisher Callisto ReferenceWeight(grams) 894gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781632398314Author Francis LawrenceFormat HardbackPage Count 257Imprint Callisto ReferencePublisher Callisto ReferenceWeight(grams) 826gDimensions(mm) 276mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611861341Author Joshua G. CohenFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Michigan State University PressPublisher Michigan State University...

In atmospheric science, a boundary layer is the band of air nearest the ground. In the Pacific Northwest, the boundary layer teems with lichens, mosses, ferns, fungi, and diminutive plants. It's an alternate, overlooked universe whose denizens author Kem...

During the nineteenth century, Britain maintained a complex network of garrisons to manage its global empire. While these bases helped the British to project power and to secure trade routes, they served more than just a strategic purpose. During their...

Proponents of the concept of ecological integrity argue that it is a necessary component of global governance on which the sustainable future of the planet and its inhabitants depends. This book presents the latest research and current thinking on the...

This is the second volume in the new multi-volume set, Global Biodiversity.Each volume in this series covers the biodiversity of a selection of nations in particular regions of the world. The volumes discuss and summarize the available information on...

This fourth volume in the new multi-volume set Global Biodiversity is a rich resource on the biodiversity of a selection of countries in the Americas and in Australia. Chapters explore both wild and cultivated plants, wild and domesticated animals, and...

This is the first volume in the new multi-volume set, Global Biodiversity. Each volume in this series aims to provide insightful information on the biodiversity of selected nations in particular regions. The volumes summarize the available data on both...

This fourth volume in the new multi-volume set Global Biodiversity is a rich resource on the biodiversity of a selection of countries in the Americas and in Australia. Chapters explore both wild and cultivated plants, wild and domesticated animals, and...

This is the third volume in the new multi-volume set, Global Biodiversity. Each volume in this series covers the biodiversity of a selection of nations in particular regions of the world. The volumes discuss and summarize the available information on...

This is the second volume in the new multi-volume set, Global Biodiversity.Each volume in this series covers the biodiversity of a selection of nations in particular regions of the world. The volumes discuss and summarize the available information on...

This is the first volume in the new multi-volume set, Global Biodiversity. Each volume in this series aims to provide insightful information on the biodiversity of selected nations in particular regions. The volumes summarize the available data on both...

This fascinating book examines how microsites of spontaneous nature can reframe our understanding of the relationship between urban development and green space.Metropolitan cities are facing stark inequalities of green space distribution, hindering goals...