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Microworlds
Häftad, 2026
431 kr
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Microworlds brings to life a whole new ecosystem populated by a bewildering array of forms living extraordinary lives. It is a remarkable eyeopener for all naturalists.For most of the history of life on Earth all life was microscopic, and even today most of biodiversity is still microscopic. Until …
Folklore of Birds
E-bok, 2012
578 kr
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Tracing the magico-religious beliefs surrounding birds as far back in time as is possible, to the cultures in which these beliefs arose. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comEdward A Armstrong is already known to readers of the New Naturalist as the author of the remarkable study on the …
Microworlds
Inbunden, 2026
694 kr
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Microworlds brings to life a whole new ecosystem populated by a bewildering array of forms living extraordinary lives. It is a remarkable eyeopener for all naturalists.For most of the history of life on Earth all life was microscopic, and even today most of biodiversity is still microscopic. Until …
Slugs and Snails
E-bok, 2016
578 kr
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Slugs and snails are part of the great Phylum Mollusca, a group that contains creatures as varied as the fast-moving squid or the sedentary clams, cockles and mussels. The largest group, however, are the gastropods, animals originally with a single foot and a single coiled shell.They are the only …
Mountains and Moorlands
E-bok, 2012
578 kr
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An invaluable introduction to the upland regions of Britain – their structure, climate, vegetation and animal life, their present and past uses and the problems of their conservation for the future. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comMoorland, mountain-top and upland grazing occupy over …
Natural History of Pollination
Av Michael Proctor, Peter Yeo m. fl.
E-bok, 2012
578 kr
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This is a brand new, fully updated edition of the natural history classic first published in the New Naturalist series in 1973 as The Pollination of Flowers. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comThis is a brand new, fully updated edition of the natural history classic first published in …
Grasshoppers and Crickets
Av Ted Benton
E-bok, 2012
578 kr
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For the first time ever, a DVD featuring exclusive video and audio material accompanies the latest New Naturalist volume, a multimedia first for the series.Ted Benton offers a comprehensive account of the appearance, variations, behaviour, habitat, life-cycles and distribution of all the native …
Solitary Bees
Av Ted Benton, Nick Owens
Inbunden, 2023
694 kr
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A completely up-to-date introduction to the most common group of bees in Britain. Bees, for most people, mean honey or bumble bees, but in fact these social species make up only a small proportion of the species that live in Britain. Open your eyes to the so-called ‘solitary’ bees, and discover a …
Ponds, Pools and Puddles
Av Jeremy Biggs, Penny Williams
Inbunden, 2024
737 kr
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Ponds and pools are a common feature of our landscape – there are at least ten times as many ponds as lakes in the UK – and they are also important wildlife habitats. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of these freshwater habitats.The first chapter discusses what ponds, pools …
Shallow Seas
Häftad, 2016
369 kr
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Shallow Seas are the most biologically rich and productive areas of the world ocean. This latest New Naturalist volume provides a natural history of this environment and its biological communities.The margins of the continents, especially broad in the North Atlantic region, are drowned by shallow …
Bird Migration
Av Ian Newton
E-bok, 2010
147 kr
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The phenomenon of bird migration has fascinated people from time immemorial. The arrivals and departures of different species marked the seasons, heralding spring and autumn, and providing a reliable calendar long before anything better became available.Migration is shown by many kinds of animals, …
Books and Naturalists
E-bok, 2010
238 kr
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Natural history, perhaps more than any other pursuit or study, has always relied heavily on books. Without their basic function of enabling the different kinds of animals and plants to be described in adequate detail, the subject could never have come into being and gone on to thrive as it does …
Amphibians and Reptiles
Av Trevor Beebee, Richard Griffiths
E-bok, 2014
306 kr
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Building on the solid foundations established by the two earlier New Naturalist volumes on this subject, eminent herpetologists Trevor Beebee and Richard Griffiths have brought together a wealth of new and fascinating information on the British amphibians and reptiles.An introductory chapter looks …
Gower
E-bok, 2015
396 kr
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Maps best viewed on a tablet.A definitive natural history of the Gower Peninsula, from its heritage coast and its appeal to the naturalist, to the geology, geomorphology, conservation and ecological history of this diverse area.Located to the south west of Swansea and often described as Wales in …
History of Ornithology
E-bok, 2014
396 kr
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What did we know about birds a thousand years ago, and how has our understanding developed? `A History of Ornithology’ offers a complete history of birdwatching in Britain, a classic for every nature lover's bookshelf.Today there is a huge interest in birdwatching as a hobby, and over the years …
Northumberland
Av Angus Lunn
E-bok, 2017
578 kr
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A definitive natural history of Northumberland, from its ecological history, geology and climate to its naturalists and conservation issues.Drawing on his extensive knowledge and experience of the region, Angus Lunn gives a comprehensive account of several types of habitats and geographical areas, …
Insect Natural History
Av A. D. Imms
E-bok, 2017
578 kr
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Insect Natural History introduces the reader to some of the latest discoveries and ideas about British Insects.This volume deals with the natural history of British insects, and introduces the reader to some of the latest discoveries and ideas about them. The author has brought together within …
Bumblebees
E-bok, 2012
578 kr
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This group of relatively large, colourful and familiar insects are a very popular subject of study because their behaviour can be observed without the use of elaborate equipment. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comThis group of relatively large, colourful and familiar insects are a very …
Broads
Av E. A. Ellis
E-bok, 2017
566 kr
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The Broads discusses the history of the Broads, the people who come into contact with and influence these waterways, and what the future holds.The unique complex of eastern English wetlands known as the Norfolk Broads is an outstanding example of Man’s exploitation of nature: the Broads are almost …
Isles of Scilly
E-bok, 2010
198 kr
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About 30 miles south-west of Land’s End is the low group of rocks and islands that form the Isles of Scilly. Mysterious, romantic and beautiful, they have long exercised the imagination of story tellers and historians.Rosemary Parslow has spent many years working on the islands, each of which has …
Garden Natural History
E-bok, 2010
198 kr
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In a much-anticipated addition to the New Naturalist library, Stefan Buczacki takes a broad look at the relatively unexplored world of the garden, and its relevance within the context of natural history overall.Though gardens are often viewed merely as artificial creations rather than easily …
Wildfowl
Av David Cabot
E-bok, 2010
159 kr
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New Naturalist Wildfowl provides a much-anticipated overview of the fascinating birds that have become icons of our diminishing wilderness areas.Wildfowl – swans, geese and ducks – have been the subject of poetry, fables, folklore and music, and a source of inspiration to writers, artists, …
Grouse
E-bok, 2010
238 kr
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With less than twenty species worldwide and only four British and Irish species, the grouse is surprisingly well-known. Its habitats are diverse and relatively remote – ranging from deep forests, through open moorland, to Scotland’s highest peaks.`Grouse: The Natural History of British and Irish …
Dragonflies
Av Philip Corbet, Stephen Brooks
E-bok, 2011
198 kr
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Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures – few insect groups fascinate as much or are more immediately recognisable.In this seminal new work, Philip Corbet and Stephen Brooks examine the behaviour, ecology and distribution of dragonflies in Britain and Ireland, placing emphasis on …
Wye Valley
E-bok, 2010
198 kr
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A definitive natural history of the Wye Valley covering the geology, geomorphology, conservation and ecological history of this diverse area of outstanding natural beauty.The spectacular landscape of the Wye Valley region has attracted visitors for over 250 years. Designated one of the few lowland …
Galloway and the Borders
E-bok, 2010
194 kr
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Another volume in the widely-read New Naturalist series, this book is an in-depth study of the natural developments and history of Galloway and surrounding areas.Often overlooked due to the reputation of natural habitat in other parts of the country, the author here conveys the diversity and …
Dartmoor
Av Ian Mercer
E-bok, 2010
442 kr
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New Naturalist Dartmoor explores the complex and fascinating history of one of southern England's greatest National Parks, an area of enormous interest to naturalists and tourists alike.Dartmoor is said to be the loneliest wilderness in England. This has been said more often of Dartmoor than any …
Woodlands
E-bok, 2010
147 kr
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The 100th volume of the prestigious New Naturalist series, written by one of Britain's best-known naturalists, explores the significance and history of woodlands on the British landscape`Trees are wildlife just as deer or primroses are wildlife. Each species has its own agenda and its own …
Southern England
Av Peter Friend
E-bok, 2010
238 kr
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Illustrated with beautifully detailed photographs throughout, New Naturalist Southern England comprehensively explores the formation of these wonderful landscapes that are so universally admired.Most people share an enthusiasm for beautiful and breathtaking scenery, explored variously through the …
Butterflies
Av E. B. Ford
E-bok, 2011
578 kr
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A scientific study that keeps in mind the needs of butterfly collectors and of all those who love the country in the hope that it may increase their pleasure by widening the scope of their interests. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comDr Ford, the author of this fascinating volume on …
