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Natural History

paperback. Dirt, soil, call it what you want - it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, and our cities. Offering a natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times, this book explores the idea that we are - and have long been - using up Earth's soil. Num Pages: 296 pages, 10 b/w photographs, 13 line illustrations, 5 maps. BIC Classification: WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500. MAPS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780520272903
ISBN
9780520272903
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.04

Paperback. The Wondrous Universe examines what is known about our world for the non-expert. It takes readers on a journey through cosmology and the quantum world of elementary particles, sketching the impact of the insights gained into philosophical assumptions and religious beliefs. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 184 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HRAB; PDA; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 235 x 12. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642201035
ISBN
9783642201035
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.63

Paperback. The natural world is filled with diverse - not to mention quirky and odd - animal behaviors. This title examines the bizarre conduct of animals as they mate, parent, feed, defend themselves, and communicate. It points out that diverse and unrelated animals often share seemingly bizarre behaviors. Illustrator(s): Crump, Alan. Num Pages: 216 pages, 108 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: PSVP; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226122021
ISBN
9780226122021
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.90

Paperback. Whether you're in the ocean, up a mountain or in a forest, somewhere close by, unknown to you, a predator may be lurking, watching your every move. This book helps you encounter the formidable predators in the natural world, sharing the final moments of those unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 41. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472118691
ISBN
9781472118691
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.94

Paperback. This remarkable book gives a comprehensive account of the longest manned space mission of the time. It details the people involved and the crews assigned to operate Salyut. The book ends by looking forward to a continuation of the mission of Salyut. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 454 pages, 103 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 244 x 28. Weight in Grams: 780.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2008th Edition
Number of pages
454
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387735856
ISBN
9780387735856
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 22.31

Hardcover. Air Pollution and Community Health A Critical Review and Data Sourcebook Frederick W. Lipfert Air pollution has affected community health since the advent of the industrial age and arguably since the discovery of fire. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 261 x 186 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1144.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471285601
ISBN
9780471285601
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.55

Paperback. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is most widely known for the attempted slave revolt led by John Brown in 1859, the nucleus for the interpretation of the national park. This work tells the behind-the-scenes story of how this event was chosen and preserved for commemoration. Series: American Association for State & Local History. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFM; 1KBBFV; 1KBBFW; WN; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
V9780759110663
ISBN
9780759110663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 27.39

Paperback. Grasses and grasslands are of increasing interest to conservationists, biologists, and gardeners. Organized alphabetically, this book covers common native and naturalized grasses and, to help identify them, also features over 180 color illustrations. Illustrator(s): Simpson, Kathy. Series: California Natural History Guides. Num Pages: 448 pages, 195 color illustrations, 11 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PST; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 137 x 23. Weight in Grams: 622.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520275683
ISBN
9780520275683
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 22.27

Paperback. Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book. Series: The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist. Num Pages: 192 pages, 129, 94 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW5; WNCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 176 x 13. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421408538
ISBN
9781421408538
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.30

Paperback. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Wilfrid Laurier University Press Canada
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9780889202566
ISBN
9780889202566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 34.99

Paperback. Enables you to identify the caterpillars of nearly 700 butterflies and moths found east of the Mississippi. This book provides information on the distribution, biology, and taxonomy of caterpillars beyond. It covers caterpillar structure, life cycles, rearing, natural enemies, photography, and conservation. Series: Princeton Field Guides. Num Pages: 512 pages, 1,200+ color photos. 24 line illus. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSVT7; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 36. Weight in Grams: 885.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691121444
ISBN
9780691121444
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 26.52

Paperback. This revised and updated edition covers the natural rearing of dogs and cats from birth to old age. The book discusses herbal medicine and disease prevention. The author has also written "The Complete Herbal Handbook For Farm and Stable". Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: WNGC; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571161157
ISBN
9780571161157
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 13.29

Paperback. Nature lovers, hunters, and anyone curious about deer will find this fact-filled book both fascinating and full of surprises. Series: The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist. Num Pages: 200 pages, 109, 32 colour illustrations, 77 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW7; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421403885
ISBN
9781421403885
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.56

Paperback. Life lessons from man's best friend. Num Pages: 176 pages, 15 black and white integrated. BIC Classification: WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 124.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340951378
ISBN
9780340951378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.18

Hardcover. Num Pages: 520 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 816.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226040646
ISBN
9780226040646
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 27.19

Hardcover. Clothbound hardback book in good condition; may have some light shelfwear and/or sunning or foxing. Dustjacket in good condition, may have some light sunning, or minor nicks.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KRF2232142
ISBN
9780002179423
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. "An insightful and inspiring collection from some of the foremost thinkers on climate change." Mark Lynas Editor(s): Cromwell, David; Levene, Mark. Num Pages: 304 pages, 9 figures. BIC Classification: RNPG; WNWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745325675
ISBN
9780745325675
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 22.11

Hardback. Num Pages: 36 pages, Full-colour throughout. BIC Classification: AJB; WNGD. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 231 x 254 x 11. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Top Dog: And Other Doggone Delightful Expressions
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781452151342
ISBN
9781452151342
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 10.10

Paperback. Compilation of folklore, legends, and history describes animals' relations with people, being hunted for food, fur, sport, or as vermin, and their position today. An imaginative final section looks at twelve animals and how we can visualise ourselves as having their special qualities and enrich our lives and deal with situations differently. Num Pages: 380 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Gill
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
9781848892507
ISBN
9781848892507
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 11.82

Hardcover. A vividly illustrated guide to more than 60 freshwater fish from the ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams of New England and New York Illustrator(s): Patterson, Matt. Num Pages: 144 pages, 62 colour illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; WNGF; WSXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 254 x 18. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781584658191
ISBN
9781584658191
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 20.44

Paperback. A basic understanding of the care required for some of the most exotic pet species including snakes, turtles, iguanas, ferrets, birds, gerbils, and rabbits. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: WNG; WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 217.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Republic of Texas Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556223815
ISBN
9781556223815
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.12

Hardcover. Presents a collection of photographs that aim to provide a global focus on the ocean and the humans who depend on it for survival. This book includes nearly 200 images of the five oceans around the world, seen close to the surface or from the air. It features images that illustrate the beauty, fury and sheer ecological importance of the ocean. Num Pages: 416 pages, 183 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AGN; AJC; WNCS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 372 x 296 x 36. Weight in Grams: 4278. Very good copy still in plastic covering
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KCW0016867
ISBN
9780500543245
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 30.00

paperback. A celebration of Nigel and all the dogs Monty Don has had and how dogs enrich our lives by the BBC Gardeners' World presenter. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2x 8pp colour. BIC Classification: BM; WM; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 196 x 43. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Hodder
Condition
New
SKU
9781473641716
ISBN
9781473641716
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 6.49

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9781629144061
ISBN
9781629144061
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99

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