Natural History
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Natural History
Offers an introduction to Kentucky's signature rare plants with 220 full-color photographs. This book draws attention to the beauty of Kentucky's old-growth forests, prairies, wetlands, and other habitats while focusing on the state's endangered flora. Num Pages: 216 pages, 220 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 254 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1229.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813124964
- ISBN
- 9780813124964
Condition: New
€ 44.09
€ 44.09
Tells the story of a natural treasure and the spell it casts on those who seek it. This book unfolds ginseng's history and its future through the stories of seven people whose lives center on it: a huckster, a field researcher, a farmer, a ginseng "missionary," a criminal investigator, a broker, and a cancer researcher. Num Pages: 232 pages, 9 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813123844
- ISBN
- 9780813123844
Condition: New
€ 29.62
€ 29.62
This non-technical guide will enable readers to identify and appreciate Kentucky wildflowers and ferns by matching photographs and leaf line drawings to the more than 650 species of flowers covered in the book. Num Pages: 368 pages, 512 colour photographs, 150 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 821.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813123196
- ISBN
- 9780813123196
Condition: New
€ 40.64
€ 40.64
Hardcover. Almost from the beginning of art, humans have portrayed cats. Throughout history, cats have been a beautiful vessel for symbolic meanings, ranging from dark unruly sensuality to perfect domestic tranquillity. This book contains 170 paintings by Van Eyck, Raphael, Leonardo, Bruegel, Rembrandt, Chardin, Manet, Picasso, and other artists. Num Pages: 360 pages, cl300 / bw / tt300 illustrations, cl / bw / tt photographs. BIC Classification: AGN; WNGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 238 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1814.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810993280
- ISBN
- 9780810993280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.23
€ 41.23
Hardcover. Introduces the reader to seashells in all their variety, explaining why they look as they do, as well as looking at the exotic and the familiar, from tropical corals and rare fossils to everyday clamshells and barnacles. Illustrator(s): Iselin, Josie. Num Pages: 144 pages, cl / bw / tt illustrations, cl90 / bw / tt90 photographs. BIC Classification: WNCS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 192 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484. 144 pages, cl / bw / tt illustrations, cl90 / bw / tt90 photographs. Illustrator(s): Iselin, Josie. Introduces the reader to seashells in all their variety, explaining why they look as they do, as well as looking at the exotic and the familiar, from tropical corals and rare fossils to everyday clamshells and barnacles. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WNCS1. Dimension: 188 x 192 x 18. Weight: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810993273
- ISBN
- 9780810993273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.00
€ 20.99
€ 20.00
Hardcover. This book is also a work of nonfiction about all the important aspects of the mountains - their genesis by volcanic activity and the collisions of continental tectonic plates; their role in the emergence of ecological diversity; their function for the weather and climate, their susceptibility to natural catastrophes, their. Num Pages: 224 pages, colour illustrations, colour 120 / b&w / tt 120 photos. BIC Classification: AJC; RGBS; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 294 x 296 x 29. Weight in Grams: 2154.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810959613
- ISBN
- 9780810959613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.69
€ 54.69
Hardcover. Beach stones, abundant and free for the taking, are objects of contemplation, beauty, and sentiment. They come in many colours, shapes and patterns, are fun to collect and even have sensuous qualities. This book helps you understand the life of beach stones. It also brings us the stories of such stones. Num Pages: 144 pages, cl85/bw/tt85 illustrations, cl/bw/tt photographs. BIC Classification: AJC; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 189 x 17. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Abrams United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810955332
- ISBN
- 9780810955332
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.65
€ 20.99
€ 19.65
Paperback. Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: VFJX; WNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 294. A Book of Hope for Those Who Have Lost a Pet. 212 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: VFJX; WNG. Dimension: 208 x 142 x 18. Weight: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Citadel
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780806528878
- ISBN
- 9780806528878
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.98
€ 15.99
€ 14.98
Hardcover. Packed with facts and featuring two color galleries and 70 black-and-white photographs, Frogs: The Animal Answer Guide is sure to address the questions on the minds of curious naturalists. Series: The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist. Num Pages: 192 pages, 97, 27 colour illustrations, 70 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WNCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801899355
- ISBN
- 9780801899355
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.60
€ 60.60
Hardcover. His inspirational story of dedicated individuals, creative endeavors, and adventure reveals what is being done and what else we must do in order to ensure that these fascinating animals continue swimming in the oceans. Num Pages: 240 pages, 12, 12 colour plates. BIC Classification: PSVW5; RNKH1; WNCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801899072
- ISBN
- 9780801899072
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.37
€ 37.37
Paperback. Its beautiful design and accessible format make it an ideal guide for fishermen, divers, students, scientists, naturalists, and fish enthusiasts alike. Num Pages: 448 pages, 1272, 1079 colour illustrations, 192 black & white illustrations, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; WNCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801898389
- ISBN
- 9780801898389
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 29.48
€ 30.99
€ 29.48
Rabbits: The Animal Answer Guide (The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for th...
John Seidensticker Susan Lumpkin
Paperback. Lumpkin and Seidensticker talk about conservation, because while rabbits may breed like, well, rabbits, several species are among the most endangered animals on Earth. Series: The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist. Num Pages: 272 pages, 115, 74 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white line drawings, 35 colour illustratio. BIC Classification: WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 177 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801897894
- ISBN
- 9780801897894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.37
€ 37.37
Eerie, fascinating, and often moving, these tales of geologic history and human fortitude and folly will stay with you long after you put the book down. Num Pages: 360 pages, 133, 80 black & white illustrations, 16 colour plates, 37 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: RNR; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801896927
- ISBN
- 9780801896927
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.51
€ 44.51
This is a must-own reference for space history buffs. Series: New Series in NASA History. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801891151
- ISBN
- 9780801891151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.49
€ 66.49
Paperback. This classic guide to the plants and animals of the Chesapeake Bay will appeal to a variety of readers-year-round residents and summer vacationers, professional biologists and amateur scientists, conservationists and sportsmen. Num Pages: 344 pages, 210, 210 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WNCS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 749.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801883385
- ISBN
- 9780801883385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.53
€ 46.53
Num Pages: 256 pages, 200 Colour Photographs. BIC Classification: WNGD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 288 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1596.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Universe Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780789324467
- ISBN
- 9780789324467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 49.66
€ 51.99
€ 49.66
Flexibound. Editor(s): Collins, Fern. Num Pages: 256 pages, 230 color photos. BIC Classification: AGN; AJC; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Chartwell Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780785834502
- ISBN
- 9780785834502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.56
€ 12.56
Paperback. A description of the species and subspecies of sea stars in the coastal waters of northwestern North America. Although it covers the coastal waters down to 200 metres below the surface, it lists 26 more species that live below 200 metres and 14 others that occur just outside the region covered. Series: Royal British Columbia Museum Handbook. Num Pages: 228 pages, 40 colour & 100 b&w photographs, 75 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBWK; 1KBBWS; 1KBCB; PSVT; WNCS1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Royal BC Museum
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774808255
- ISBN
- 9780774808255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.24
€ 18.99
€ 18.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Howell Book House
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764587979
- ISBN
- 9780764587979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.09
€ 18.09
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764538933
- ISBN
- 9780764538933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.55
€ 19.99
€ 19.55