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Conservation of the environment

Hardback. Series Editor(s): Nyhus, Philip J. Series: Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscapes. Num Pages: 644 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 190 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1520.
Publisher
Snow Leopards: Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscapes
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780128022139
ISBN
9780128022139
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.79

Hardback. Published with ISME, ITTO and project partners FAO, UNESCO-MAB, UNEP-WCMC and UNU-INWEH, this atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world's mangroves. It contains 60 full-page maps, hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a comprehensive country-by-country assessment of mangroves. Num Pages: 336 pages, Full colour throughout, maps, photographs. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBP; RGS; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 304 x 211 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1462.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844076574
ISBN
9781844076574
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 146.89

Hardcover. Brings together the best of the author's newpaper and magazine dispatches, alongside unpublished essays, in a poetic and evocative journal that inspires and delights. Jameson's prose is fresh and in places irreverent, with a hint of mischief and a dash of wit. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: RNKH; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 202 x 28. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Pelagic Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907807763
ISBN
9781907807763
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.80

Paperback. BIC Classification: RNK; VFMD; VXH; WBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Prospect Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909248465
ISBN
9781909248465
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.35

Paperback. Loss of marine biodiversity, including extinctions and habitat degradation, has received little attention. At the same time, marine sciences such as oceanography and fisheries biology have largely ignored issues of conservation. Here, experts from around the world to apply the lessons and thinking of conservation biology to marine issues. Editor(s): Norse, Elliott A.; Crowder, Larry B. Num Pages: 575 pages, tables, figures, photos, index. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 204 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1010.
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
575
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781559636629
ISBN
9781559636629
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.05

Hardback. The idea of a balance of nature has been a dominant part of Western philosophy since before Aristotle, and it persists in the public imagination and even among some ecologists today. This book demonstrates that nature in fact is not in balance, nor has it ever been at any stage in Earth's history. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; RNK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 514.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691138985
ISBN
9780691138985
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.76

Hardcover. Scattered across the Scottish Highlands are the last surviving remnants of the Caledonian forest which have survived since the last ice age. Visiting these ancient woods provides an emotional connection to the people who lived and worked there over the centuries. Num Pages: 192 pages, col. Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; RNK; WNP; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 214 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1116.
Publisher
Sandstone Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908737250
ISBN
9781908737250
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 23.22

Paperback. With a readable style, analytical rigor, and hundreds of examples drawn from around the world, this up-do-date book provides the conceptual basis for applying population ecology to wildlife conservation decision-making. Num Pages: 342 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 188 x 16. Weight in Grams: 766.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
342
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470671498
ISBN
9780470671498
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: RNKH1; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Beacon Press United States
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780807030646
ISBN
9780807030646
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.05

Hardback. A landmark work of environmental philosophy that seeks to transform the debate about climate change. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 150 x 28. Weight in Grams: 450.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781631492839
ISBN
9781631492839
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 22.90

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 424.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226358161
ISBN
9780226358161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.12

Paperback. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
Common Ground In A Liquid City United Kingdom
Number of pages
230
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849350105
ISBN
9781849350105
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.42

Paperback. The Compleat Angler is the most famous work in the literature of sport and a unique celebration of the English countryside. This new edition highlights its celebration of natural history, the environment, conservation, and the power of friendship. Editor(s): Swann, Marjorie. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 336 pages, 10 black and white, 4 maps. BIC Classification: WND; WSXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129. .
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198745464
ISBN
9780198745464
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.58

Paperback. An innovative anthology that offers a global perspective on how people think about predicting the future of life on Earth Editor(s): Robin, Libby; Sorlin, Sverker; Warde, Paul. Num Pages: 592 pages, 44 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQB; RNK; TQD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 237 x 26. Weight in Grams: 802.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300184617
ISBN
9780300184617
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.72

Paperback. A controversial, timely reassessment of the environmentalist agenda by outstanding historians, scientists, and critics. Editor(s): Cronon, William. Num Pages: 560 pages, Photographs. BIC Classification: JFCX; RNK; RNP; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 774.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393315110
ISBN
9780393315110
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.79

Paperback. Because of their enormous size, elephants have long been irresistible for kings as symbols of their eminence. The author traces the history of the war elephant in India and the spread of the institution to the West, where elephants took part in some of the greatest wars of antiquity. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4 colour plates, 40 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; JFFZ; JHMC; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 217 x 28. Weight in Grams: 472.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226264363
ISBN
9780226264363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.51

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198723288
ISBN
9780198723288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.53

Paperback. This is the first specific coverage of musteloid conservation biology, written and edited by world-renowned specialists in the field. Editor(s): Macdonald, David W.; Newman, Christopher; Harrington, Lauren A. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198759812
ISBN
9780198759812
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 112.39

Paperback. What rational justification is there for conceiving of all living things as possessing inherent worth? This title draws on biology, moral philosophy, and environmental science to defend a biocentric environmental ethic in which all life has value. Series: Studies in Moral, Political, and Legal Philosophy. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
25th Anniversary edition with a New foreword by D
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691150246
ISBN
9780691150246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.49

Paperback. The jaguar is one of the most mysterious big cats of the world. From the jaguar we can learn better strategies for saving other species and also how to save ourselves when faced with catastrophic changes to our environment. Enhanced with maps, tables, and colour plates, this book is not only about jaguars, but also about tenacity and survival. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 page colour photo insert, 10 b/w figures, maps, tables. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 404.
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597269971
ISBN
9781597269971
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.97

Hardback. In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson explains why we should welcome wildlife to our yards and provides foundational advice for doing so. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: RNKH; WMP; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 213 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781616895549
ISBN
9781616895549
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.74

Paperback. People are inseparable from natural ecosystems, and understanding how people think about, experience, and interact with nature is crucial for promoting environmental sustainability as well as human well-being. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: JM; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 173 x 279 x 15. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118874608
ISBN
9781118874608
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.56

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 264 x 13. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226318158
ISBN
9780226318158
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.75

Paperback. Presents the work and research of the Rivers of the Anthropocene Network, an international collaborative group of scientists, social scientists, humanists, artists, policy makers, and community organizers working to produce innovative transdisciplinary research on global freshwater systems. Editor(s): Kelly, Jason M.; Berry, Helen; Meybeck, Michel (Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France). Num Pages: 196 pages, 30 b/w photos, 25 charts, 3 tables. BIC Classification: RNK; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520295025
ISBN
9780520295025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.72

Paperback. Looks at why the numbers of bird species have fallen and what efforts are being made to encourage their recoveries. This title also examines why birds matter in the first place and considers the role of the birdwatcher - one species that is certainly not in decline. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DB; RNKH; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
First Thus
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552157544
ISBN
9780552157544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.81

Paperback. Ecological resilience provides a theoretical foundation for understanding how complex systems adapt to and recover from localized disturbances like hurricanes, fires, pest outbreaks, and floods, as well as large-scale perturbations such as climate change. This book collects important articles on the subject of ecological resilience. Editor(s): Gunderson, Lance H.; Allen, Craig R.; Holling, C. S. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 642.
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
None
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597265119
ISBN
9781597265119
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.14

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415809849
ISBN
9780415809849
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 90.25
€ 56.27

Paperback. A fascinating popular science book that reveals how much we really know - and don't know - about the natural world. Explains why we need to be more concerned about ecosystems than individual iconic species such as the giant panda and gorilla. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Green Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900322867
ISBN
9781900322867
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.00

Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Full Color Photos throughout, 4 maps. BIC Classification: RNK; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 245 x 30. Weight in Grams: 752.
Publisher
Patagonia Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781938340628
ISBN
9781938340628
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.77

Paperback. Extinction: not the end of the world? is a highly readable introduction to the causes of extinction, the different types of extinction and how relevant it is to the world today. Ideal for those who are new to the subject, it is fully illustrated with colour diagrams and photographs. Num Pages: 96 pages, Colour photographs and diagrams throughout. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RNKH1; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 280 x 9. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
The Natural History Museum United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780565093211
ISBN
9780565093211
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.01

Paperback. In pre-modern Japan, wolves were worshipped as sacred; with the spread of rabies in the 18th century, they became feared and hunted; by 1905 wolves had disappeared from the country. This book examines how and why wolves became extinct in Japan, and the changing attitudes toward nature that are implied. Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 360 pages, 30 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; PSVW7; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295988146
ISBN
9780295988146
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.40

Paperback. Dubbed the Indiana Jones of wildlife science by "The New York Times", Alan Rabinowitz has devoted - and risked - his life to protect nature's great endangered mammals. This title recounts his most ambitious and dangerous adventure yet: the creation of the world's largest tiger preserve. Num Pages: 250 pages, maps, colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FMB; RNKH1; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
250
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
None
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597268240
ISBN
9781597268240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.95

Paperback. Can Britain make room for wildlife? The author believes it can. In this book, he travels the length and breadth of the UK, from the remote archipelago of St Kilda to our inner cities, to witness at first-hand how our wild creatures are faring and ask how we can bring back Britain's wildlife. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099581635
ISBN
9780099581635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.33

Hardcover. "Planet Earth" is regarded as a wildlife TV series, and its magic lies in its photography. This title features the "Planet Earth" images. Accompanying the images, it includes thought-provoking captions by "Planet Earth" series producer Alastair Fothergill, along with quotes from the wildlife and conservation world. Num Pages: 288 pages, approx 200 colour photos. BIC Classification: AJC; RNKH; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 214 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1278.
Publisher
BBC Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846073465
ISBN
9781846073465
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 29.19

Paperback. Num Pages: 512 pages, 8 Page Black and White Insert. BIC Classification: BGT; PSPM; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 133 x 27. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc)
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780307462213
ISBN
9780307462213
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.46

Hardback. The Carbon Code provides a framework to do this, and helps you to become a hero in the fight against climate change. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: RNK; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. .
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421422534
ISBN
9781421422534
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: RNA; RNK; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 246 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1170.
Publisher
Lightning Lab
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780620660167
ISBN
9780620660167
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.51

Paperback. Explores the birth and development of ecological design. In the late 60's, a research and education organization was founded, to explore the ways a more sustainable world could be created. This book covers the story of that journey. It looks to what must be done to integrate human ingenuity and the evolutionary intelligence of the natural world. Num Pages: 232 pages, 85 figures, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
2nd ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781559637800
ISBN
9781559637800
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.95

Paperback. An approach to small-scale beekeeping which results in healthier, more sustainable hives and a physically, mentally and spiritually transformed beekeeper. Num Pages: 138 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNKH; TVHH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
SteinerBooks, Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584209935
ISBN
9781584209935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.91

Paperback. Traditional ploughland is disappearing. Seven cornfield flowers have become extinct in the last twenty years. Once abundant, the corn bunting and the lapwing are on the Red List. The corncrake is all but extinct in England. And the hare is running for its life. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; RNKH1; TVG; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 127. .
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784160746
ISBN
9781784160746
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.33