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(1.)   Porley, Ron D.     [ 2013 ]
England''s rare Mosses and Liverworts: Their History, Ecology, and Conservation
This is the first book to cover England''s rare and threatened mosses and liverworts, collectively known as bryophytes. As a group, they are the most ancient land plants and occupy a unique position in the colonization of the Earth by plant life. However, many are at risk from habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and other factors. Britain is one of the world''s best bryologically recorded areas, yet its mosses and liverworts are not well known outside a small band of experts. This has meant that conservation action has tended to lag behind that of more charismatic groups such as birds and mammals. Of the 916 different types of bryophyte in England, 87 are on the British Red List and are regarded as threatened under the strict criteria of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. This book aims to raise awareness by providing stunning photographs--many never before published--of each threatened species, as well as up-to-date profiles of 84 of them, including status, distribution, history, and conservation measures. The book looks at what bryophytes are, why they are important and useful, and what makes them rare, it also examines threats, extinctions, ex situ conservation techniques, legislation, and the impact of the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity.
224 pages, many colour photographs, figures, maps, hardcover, engl. (Wild Guides, ), Woodstock, Oxfordshire (Princeton University Press)
Antiquarisches Exemplar. Gut erhalten.
Neupreis ca. 40 Euro.
 
order- id 17710/14 price € 24,90 *  
   
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(2.)   Newland, David, Still, Robert, &, Swash, Andy     [ 2013 ]
Britain''s Flying Moths: A Field Guide to the Day-Flying Moths of Britain and Ireland
This concise photographic field guide will help you identify any of the 100 or so day-flying moths found in Britain and Ireland. Combining stunning photographs, authoritative text, and an easy-to-use design, Britain''s Day-Flying Moths makes a perfect traveling companion - one that will increase your enjoyment of these colourful and intriguing creatures. Like butterflies, some moths fly regularly in sunshine, whereas others that usually fly only at night are readily disturbed from their resting places during the day. Britain''s Day-Flying Moths describes all of these species, with at least one photograph of each in its natural, resting pose. The text includes a brief description of each moth, with details of its life history, where and when to look for it, its status, the food plants of its caterpillars, and its special features. Introductory sections cover many topics, including how to distinguish moths from butterflies, classification, life cycle and behaviour, ecological importance, the impact of habitat and climate change, recording and monitoring, and conservation. "Some moths, like butterflies, fly regularly in sunshine, and others that usually fly only at night are readily disturbed from their resting places during the day. Britain''s Day-Flying Moths, a new national moth title, aims to cover both categories of species. This handy and concise 225-page photographic field guide promises to help you identify any of the 155 day-flying moths found in Britain and Ireland.
224 pages, 200 colour photographs, maps, flex, engl. (Wild Guides, )
Out of stock. The price is non-binding and can be changed due to rate of exchange. Binding price on request.
 
order- id 17399/13 price € 24,90 *  
   
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(3.)   Porley, Ron D.     [ 2013 ]
England''s rare Mosses and Liverworts: Their History, Ecology, and Conservation
This is the first book to cover England''s rare and threatened mosses and liverworts, collectively known as bryophytes. As a group, they are the most ancient land plants and occupy a unique position in the colonization of the Earth by plant life. However, many are at risk from habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and other factors. Britain is one of the world''s best bryologically recorded areas, yet its mosses and liverworts are not well known outside a small band of experts. This has meant that conservation action has tended to lag behind that of more charismatic groups such as birds and mammals. Of the 916 different types of bryophyte in England, 87 are on the British Red List and are regarded as threatened under the strict criteria of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. This book aims to raise awareness by providing stunning photographs--many never before published--of each threatened species, as well as up-to-date profiles of 84 of them, including status, distribution, history, and conservation measures. The book looks at what bryophytes are, why they are important and useful, and what makes them rare, it also examines threats, extinctions, ex situ conservation techniques, legislation, and the impact of the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity.
224 pages, many colour photographs, figures, maps, hardcover, engl. (Wild Guides, )
 
order- id 16940/13 price € 39,90 *  
   
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(4.)   Ball, Stuart, &, Morris, Roger     [ 2013 ]
Britain''s Hoverflies: An Introduction to the Hoverflies of Britain and Ireland
Britain''s Hoverflies is a beautifully illustrated photographic field guide to all the genera of hoverflies found in Britain, focusing on the species most likely to be identified. Accessible and designed to appeal to a wide audience, the book contains more than 500 remarkable photographs exploring the various life stages of all 69 hoverfly genera and the 164 most commonly seen species. Easy-to-use species accounts highlight key identification features, including status, behavior, and habitat 39quirements. The book also contains distribution maps, phenology charts, and introductory chapters that examine hoverfly biology. This guide is the perfect companion for wildlife enthusiasts, professional ecologists, and anyone with an interest in this unique insect family.
297 pages, many colour photographs, Paper bound, engl. (Wildguides, )
Out of stock. Orders on request.
 
order- id 16936/13 price € 39,90 *  
   
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(5.)   Inns, Howard     [ 2009 ]
Britain''s Reptiles and Amphibians
This detailed guide to the reptiles and amphibians of Britain, Ireland, and the Channel Islands has been produced, with the collaboration of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, with the aim of inspiring an increased level of interest in these exciting and fascinating animals. It is designed to help anyone who finds a lizard, snake, turtle, tortoise, terrapin, frog, toad, or newt to identify it with confidence. - An easy-to-use approach to identification.- Superbly illustrated introductory sections on the biology and conservation, taxonomy, lifecycle, and behavior of each species group. - Profiles of the 16 native reptiles and amphibians that breed in Britain, Ireland, and the Channel Islands and the 5 marine turtles that visit Britain''s seas. - Profiles of 7 established nonnative species and a summary of 8 more with a history of release/escape.- Distribution maps based on the latest available information.- Hints and tips on where, when, and how to watch reptiles and amphibians
164 pages, zahlr. Forabfotografien und Verbreitungskarten, flex, engl. (Wild Guides, )
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order- id 16836/12 price € 27,90 *  
   
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(6.)   Smallshire, Dave, &, Swash, Andy     [ 2010 ]
Britain''s Dragonflies. A field guide to the damselflies und dragonflies of Britain and Ireland
This is a comprehensive photographic field guide to the dragonflies and damselflies of Britain and Ireland. This completely revised second edition covers in detail the identification of all 56 species that have been recorded, as well as 7 potential vagrants. It aims to help the dragonfly-watcher--beginner or expert--to identify any species they encounter.- Stunning color plates of all species--showing males, females, immatures, and color forms. - Innovative, beautifully detailed, and easy-to-use identification charts summarizing the key features of both adults and larvae. - Detailed species profiles covering adult identification, distribution (with up-to-date maps), flight periods, eggs and larvae, behavior, habitat requirements, status, and conservation. - Sections on biology, habitats, tips on how and where to watch dragonflies, and other useful information.- A guide on when and where to find each species.
208 pages, illustr., flex, engl. (Wild Guides, ), 2nd fully revised and upd. ed.
 
order- id 16202/12 price € 27,90 *  
   
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(7.)   Swash, Andy, &, Still, Rob     [ 2005 ]
Birds, Mammals and Reptils of the Galápagos Islands
This is the first comprehensive guide to the birds, mammals and reptiles of the Galápagos, covering every living species recorded.
168 pages, 53 colour plates, softcover, engl. (Wild Guides, ), 2. ed.
Vergriffen. Out of print.
 
order- id 13506/08 price € 0,00 *
   
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(8.)   Liddle, Ali     [ 2008 ]
Plants of the Falkland Islands
A handy photographic guide to 56 of the most common and attractive plants of the Falkland Islands, aimed at anyone interested in knowing more about the beautiful flora. Includes an introduction to the habitats and 11 delicious traditional recipes using native ingredients.
96 pages, 56 colour plates, softcover, engl. (Wild Guides, )
Beim Herausgeber vergriffen. Letztes Exemplar.
 
order- id 13505/08 price € 18,90 *  
   
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(9.)   Pyak, A.L., Shaw, S.C., Ebel, A.L., Zverev, A.A., Hodgson, J.G., Wheeler, B.D., Gaston, Kevin J., Morenko, M.O., Revushkin, A.S., Kotuhov, Yu.A., &, Oyunchimeg, D.     [ 2008 ]
Endemic Plants of the Altai Mountain Country
The first guide published on the flora of the Altai Mountain Country, which lies on the borders of Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and China. The Altai-Sayan Montane Forests Ecoregion, is an extraordinary mosaic of coniferous forests, intermontane steppe and alpine meadows. Half the flora of Siberia is to be found here. The tram of authors has surveyed over 300 endemic plants, many important for medicine or food, to plug a gap in a poorley-studied region, and as such the work represents a testament to international scientific collaboration. Many species have been photographed for the first time.
368 pages, 100 colour plates, hardcover, engl. (Wild Guides, )
Out of stock.
 
order- id 13504/08 price € 38,90 *  
   
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(10.)   Wilson, Phil, &, King, Miles     [ 2003 ]
Arable plants - a field guide
This book features the group of plants within the British flora that has shown the steepest decline over the last 25 years - those which grow among the crops. Its easy-to-use format is designed for use in the field and aims help any botanist, whether they are a beginner or an expert, to identify with confidence the species they encounter.The introductory text covers the history of arable cultivation and includes practical recommendations for managing the places where these plants still occur. The book features 100 plant profiles which include information on key features to aid identification, flowering and germination times and highlight the differences between similar species. Colour distribution maps show where these plants have been seen in the last 25 years.
312 pages, ill, softcover, engl. (Wild Guides, )
 
order- id 07963/04 price € 29,90 *  
   

 
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