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15 produkter
Von schrumpfenden Tintenfischen und windfesten Eidechsen
Av Thor Hanson
Inbunden, 2022
246 kr
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Triumph of Seeds
How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, and Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History
Av Thor Hanson
Häftad, 2016
3,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (2)
190 kr
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We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life: supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for nutmeg and pepper drove the Age of Discovery, coffee beans fueled the …
Close to Home
The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door
Av Thor Hanson
Inbunden, 2025
275 kr
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An award-winning natural-history writer opens the door to the nature that thrives in our yards, gardens, and parks We all live on nature's doorstep, but we often overlook it. From backyards to local parks, the natural places we see the most may well be the ones we know the least. In Close to Home, …
Escape Artist
A True Story of Octopus Adventure
Av Thor Hanson
Inbunden, 2025
169 kr
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When Inky the octopus slipped out of his tank at the National Aquarium in New Zealand, his audacious escape made headlines around the world. Biologist Thor Hanson’s funny, informational text and Galia Bernstein’s illuminating, humorous pictures showcase the intelligence and curiosity of this …
Warfare Ecology
A New Synthesis for Peace and Security
Av Gary E. Machlis, Thor Hanson m. fl.
Inbunden, 2011
1643 kr
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The purpose of this book is specific and ambitious: to outline the distinctive elements, scope, and usefulness of a new and emerging field of applied ecology named warfare ecology. Based on a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, the book provides both a …
Star and the Maestro
How a Musical Bird Made Melodies with Mozart
Av Thor Hanson
Inbunden, 2024
280 kr
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This narrative nonfiction picture book about Mozart and the singing starling who stole his heart is based on the true story of the famous composer and his bird. Written by noted biologist and author Thor Hanson and illustrated by acclaimed artist Matt Schu, this kid-friendly tribute to creativity, …
Feathers
The Evolution of a Natural Miracle
Av Thor Hanson
Häftad, 2012
190 kr
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Feathers are an evolutionary marvel: aerodynamic, insulating, beguiling. They date back more than 100 million years. Yet their story has never been fully told. In Feathers , biologist Thor Hanson details a sweeping natural history, as feathers have been used to fly, protect, attract, and adorn …
Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid
Av Thor Hanson
Häftad, 2022
176 kr
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A beloved natural historian and biologist explores how climate change is driving evolution. “Hanson is an affable guide and storyteller., with a knack for analogy, a sense of humor and the natural curiosity of a scientist.” ― New York Times In Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid , biologist Thor …
Buzz
The Nature and Necessity of Bees
Av Thor Hanson
Häftad, 2019
145 kr
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BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK'Popular science at its most accessible: fun, fascinating and full of engaging pen portraits of the scientists and bee enthusiasts he meets in the course of his research' Melissa Harrison, Guardian'A smooth and accessible account of the insects that provide a significant …
Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid
How the Natural World is Adapting to Climate Change
Av Thor Hanson
Inbunden, 2022
219 kr
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'An original, wide-ranging and carefully researched book ... contains important lessons for humanity.' Mark Cocker, The SpectatorA fascinating insight into climate change biology around the globe, as well as in our own backyards.Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid is the first major book by a …
Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid
How the Natural World is Adapting to Climate Change
Av Thor Hanson
Häftad, 2023
121 kr
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'An original, wide-ranging and carefully researched book ... contains important lessons for humanity.' Mark Cocker, The SpectatorA fascinating insight into climate change biology around the globe, as well as in our own backyards.Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid is the first major book by a …
Lagartos huracanados y calamares plasticos
La dura y fascinante biologia del cambio climatico
Av Thor Hanson
E-bok, 2023
153 kr
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Por lo general, la naturaleza suele revelarse como algo fascinante a pesar del cambio climatico, pero a veces lo hace, asombrosamente, a causa de el. Algunos lagartos abaniquillos (del genero Anolis), por ejemplo, han ampliado las almohadillas de los dedos para agarrarse mejor a los arboles debido …
Warfare Ecology
A New Synthesis for Peace and Security
Av Jean E. McKendry, Zdravko Spiric m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
2065 kr
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The purpose of this book is specific and ambitious: to outline the distinctive elements, scope, and usefulness of a new and emerging field of applied ecology named warfare ecology. Based on a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, the book provides both a …
Warfare Ecology
A New Synthesis for Peace and Security
Av Gary E. Machlis, Thor Hanson m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
1639 kr
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The purpose of this book is specific and ambitious: to outline the distinctive elements, scope, and usefulness of a new and emerging field of applied ecology named warfare ecology. Based on a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, the book provides both a …
