Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

The Field Guide Art of Roger Tory Peterson: Western Birds
de Roger Tory Peterson(Ed. Houghton Mifflin (Trade)) Isbn : 0395643562
142.5 €
This splendid, two-volume boxed set features all 300 color plates from Peterson's Eastern (Houghton, 1980) and Western (Houghton, 1990) field guides reproduced for the first time in the full size of the originals (9 x 1412 vs. 412 x 714 in the - guides). The words most often used to describe these paintings are formal , patternistic , schematic , simple , and direct. They masterfully synthesize and distill the essence and uniqueness of each species. Here they are grouped into nine categories (Birds of Prey, Swimmers, Fowl-like Birds, etc.), each with a short, informed introduction. In the important overall introduction, Peterson summarizes the history of American ornithological illustration, the origins of field guides, and his early life and associations with the National Audubon Society,...

Women in Ichthyology: An Anthology in Honour of Et, Ro and Genie
de Michael N. Bruton, Eugene K. Balon(Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers) Isbn : 0792331656
308.31 €
This special volume is dedicated to the contributions of women ichthyologists. Three colleagues were selected to represent all women ichthyologists, Ethelwynn Trewavas (ET), Rosemary Lowe-McConnell (Ro) and Eugenie Clark (Genie). All have had distinguished professional careers and have contributed in their own ways to their science. The career of each is highlighted by a personal interview with one of the editors of the volume, a bibliography of their lifetime publications, and a biography of their careers. Questions of historical inequities and current controversies in the treatment of women ichthyologists by their peers are raised and addressed by the women themselves. The personal and professional influences of these three women, and other women ichthyologists, are highlighted. A survey...

Just Loons: A Wildlife Watcher's Guide
de Alan E. Hutchinson(Ed. Willow Creek Press) Isbn : 1572236876
33.26 €
This special edition of the award-winning Just Loons features a new introduction by David Evers, PhD, a leading researcher of loons, and an interpretive bound-in CD of the haunting calls for which loons are so admired and beloved. The audio CD runs approximately 25 minutes and contains various calls that are referenced on the CD jacket. Featuring stunning photography and insightful natural history text, Just Loons, with its new and extraordinary audio component, remains the ultimate guide to...

Just Loons: A Wildlife Watchers' Guide
de Alan Hutchinson(Ed. Willow Creek Press) Isbn : 1572231467
28.02 €
This special edition of the award-winning Just Loons features a new introduction by David Evers, PhD, a leading researcher of loons, and an interpretive bound-in CD of the haunting calls for which loons are so admired and beloved. The audio CD runs approximately 25 minutes and contains various calls that are referenced on the CD jacket. Featuring stunning photography and insightful natural history text, Just Loons, with its new and extraordinary audio component, remains the ultimate guide to...

Birds of Delaware
de Gene K. Hess, etc., Richard L. West, Maurice V. Barnhill III (Professo(Ed. University of Pittsburgh Press) Isbn : 0822940698
61.76 €
This scholarly compendium is primarily concerned with species accounts for breeding birds, migrants, and rare visitors. Written for both the ornithologist and the enthusiast alike, the authors have included short original essays on geese, hawk migration, spring shorebird migration, blackbird floods, irruptive winter visitors, and other subjects that will give the reader added pleasure. Gene K. Hess is the collections manager (vertebrates) for the Delaware Museum of Natural History. He teaches...

More Than a Meal: The Turkey in History, Myth, Ritual and Reality
de Karen Davis(Ed. Lantern Books,US) Isbn : 1930051883
19 €
This scholarly and authoritative book examines the cultural and literal history, as well as the natural history and biological needs and concerns of turkeys. Davis explores how turkeys came to be seen as birds who were not only the epitome of failure or stupidity but also the suitable centerpiece of the celebration of freedom in America itself-Thanksgiving. She examines the many varieties of turkeys and uncovers the methods by which millions of turkeys are raised, fattened, and slaughtered on farms around America today. Davis takes us back to European folklore about turkeys, the myths, fairytales, and downright lies told about turkeys and their habits and habitats. She shows how turkeys in the wild have complex lives and family units, and how they were an integral part of Native American a...

Birds of Prey
de M. Heidenreich(Ed. Wiley-Blackwell) Isbn : 0632041862
105.72 €
This remarkable book provides a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of raptors. Since many conditions of ill–health result from bad husbandry, management and breeding practices are also explained in detail. A number of hitherto unknown diseases and new surgical techniques are presented and the sterilisation of falcons is described for the first time.

CD Rom North Amer Birds
de Peterson(Ed. Houghton Mifflin (Trade)) Isbn : 0395730562
29.15 €
This program provides a comprehensive database of the nearly 1,000 North American bird species, and includes not only the authoritative text and detailed artwork of Peterson's field guides but bird songs, photos, range maps, and much more. An essential research and learning tool for novice and expert birders alike, this CD-ROM sets a new standard in multimedia nature reference products. System Requirements: 486 or better processor; 8MB RAM; Windows 3.1 or higher; MS-DOS 3.1 or higher; SVGA display; double-speed CD-ROM drive; MPC-compatible sound card (22KHz, 16-bit); 10MB HD space.

Birdwatcher's Companion
de Louis Agassiz Fuertes(Ed. Sellers Publishing) Isbn : 1569063516
9.49 €
This pocket-sized hardcover journal is designed for bird enthusiast. It has 180 lined pages divided by 6 colorful, subject-specific tabs ; Sightings, Observations, Events, Behavior, Field Guides and Rresources. Each companion also features a nameplate and clear, zippered pocket for easy storage of notes and sundries.

Extraordinary Chickens 2005 Calendar
de Stephen Green-Armytage(Ed. Harry N. Abrams, Inc.) Isbn : 0810979543
12.34 €
This perennial favorite features all new photographs by Stephen Green-Armytage, the photographer of Abrams' best-selling Extraordinary Chickens.