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VINNARE AV AUGUSTPRISET 2019 I DEN FACKLITTERÄRA KLASSEN Hur mycket kan man veta om en ål? Eller om en människa? "Ålevangeliet" är en bok om världens mest gåtfulla fisk. En fisk som gett upphov till ett alldeles eget mysterium inom natur...

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VINNARE AV AUGUSTPRISET 2019 I DEN FACKLITTERÄRA KLASSEN Hur mycket kan man veta om en ål? Eller om en människa? "Ålevangeliet" är en bok om världens mest gåtfulla fisk. En fisk som gett upphov till ett alldeles eget mysterium inom naturvetenskape...

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VINNARE AV AUGUSTPRISET 2019 I DEN FACKLITTERÄRA KLASSEN Hur mycket kan man veta om en ål? Eller om en människa? "Ålevangeliet" är en bok om världens mest gåtfulla fisk. En fisk som gett upphov till ett alldeles eget mysterium inom naturvetenskape...

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I Sverige kan vi glädja oss åt ett överflöd av sjöar och en lång, varierad kuststräcka med ömsom salt, ömsom bräckt vatten. Här finns rikliga möjligheter att lära sig om fiskar, om det så är på fiskestället, vid badplatsen eller under en stilla ro...

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A state-of-the-art photographic field guide to the world's oceanic birds Oceanic birds are among the most remarkable but least known of all birds, living at sea, far from the sight of most people. They offer unusual identification challenges-many ...

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Från en bräcklig båt i en fjord vid Lofoten utforskar två vänner havsdjupen samtidigt som de försöker fånga en monstruös haj: den gigantiska håkäringen som enligt forskarna kan bli sju meter lång och 400 år gammal. Sedan urminnes tider har människ...

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I denna bok beskrivs majoriteten av världens 534 hajar systematiskt i ordningar och familjer. Boken är ett referensverk för alla som vill lära sig om hajar och innehåller även mängder av illustrationer. Dessutom förekommer några inledande kapitel ...

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This is a long-overdue revision and expansion of what has become a classic book in marine literature. This lavishly illustrated volume provides exhaustive coverage of more than 90 percent of the region's reef fishes. Every species is thoroughly il...

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Explore, discover and identify every known species of New Zealand fish in this encyclopaedic and beautifully illustrated guide. The Fishes of New Zealand represents the culmination of decades of collecting and taxonomic research by scientists base...

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The Marine World is a book for everyone with an interest in the ocean, from the marine biologist or student wanting expert knowledge of a particular group to the naturalist or diver exploring the seashore and beyond.With color illustrations, line ...

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Första delen om Sveriges fiskar Under ytan i de till synes oändliga världshaven finns marina djur som är lika vackra som gåtfulla. Det myllrar av liv. Och här finns en uppsjö unika livsformer utan motsvarighet på land. För en landkrabba kan det i ...

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Tunas and billfishes are peak predators of the oceans. Admired by scientists and naturalists for their speed, grace, unique physiology, and diversity, they are important both ecologically and socioeconomically. Vital sources of food and income for...

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In this revised and updated edition of Creatures of the Deep, award-winning nature and science writer Erich Hoyt gives readers a glimpse of the amazing variety of creatures found in the deepest parts of the ocean. Weaving together details from the...

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In the 'Encyclopedia of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises', award-winning author and whale researcher Erich Hoyt takes readers into the field for an intimate encounter with some 90 species of cetaceans that make their homes in the world's oceans. Dra...

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Seahorses are extraordinary creatures. They swim upright and spend days in dancing courtship. They are small, shy and have heads shaped like miniature ponies. And the male carries the female' s eggs in his pouch and ' births' the young. Found worl...

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The Indo-Pacific region is the dream destination for all SCUBA divers and snorkellers. The coral reefs in this region are bursting with marine life and are home to more animal species than any other diving spot in the world - more than 40 per cent...

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'Who would ever think that a book on cod would make a compulsive read? And yet this is precisely what Kurlansky has done' Express on Sunday The Cod. Wars have been fought over it, revolutions have been triggered by it, national diets have been bas...

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The definitive work on the dazzling fishes of the world's coral reefs, especially those of interest to marine aquarists. This first volume of a long-anticipated three-volume set covers reef environments, fish behavior, anatomy, taxonomy, and evolu...

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The South Pacific has long been in need of a comprehensive guide to reef and shore fishes. This volume covers the inshore fish fauna of New Caledonia, the Loyalty Islands, the southern Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), Tuvalu, Fiji, the Wallis Islands, ...

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This reference detailing 1,600 animals with 2,000 photographs and descriptive text is not only the most comprehensive visual field guide to marine invertebrate life inhabiting the waters from Thailand to Tahiti, but also a pictorial tour de force ...

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This comprehensive guide is the most complete owner's manual for keeping all types of freshwater and marine fish. The book will take you through all the options in choosing the right fish for any water temperature - tropical and coldwater - and fo...

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A breathtaking visual tour of the ocean's great biodiversity. An astounding frontier of innumerable depths, the ocean beckons with mystery, drama, and indescribable beauty. Capturing its spectacular variety, the debut Ocean Page-A-Week Gallery Cal...

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According to Steve Raymond, tying flies requires "imagination and skill, creativity and discipline, patience and vision." But for the fly fisher, tying flies is more than that it is the creation of a living insect from fur, feathers, or ...

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The warm tropical waters and coral reefs teeming with fish mean that Seychelles is a hugely popular diving destination. The waters that surround Seychelles are home to over 1,000 species of fish and 300 species of coral. The islands are visited by...

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Stories are what keep history alive, and Rivers of the Heart is the perfect book to keep the history of fly fishing alive. Steve Raymond shares some of the best and brightest moments from his nearly fifty years of fly-fishing experiences, a long f...

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Eight highly readable and innovative chapters about motivation, equipment, technique, mindframe, philosophy, artistic and media influences, camera models and brands, underwater housings, strobes, macrophotography, wide-angle images, portraits, top...

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In 2011 Sy Montgomery wrote a feature for Orion magazine entitled 'Deep Intellect' about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death. It went viral, indicating the widespread fascination ...

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