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Hardback. Condizione: New. Once in a great while, as the New York Times noted recently, a naturalist writes a book that changes the way people look at the living world. John James Audubon's Birds of America, published in 1838, was one. Roger Tory Peterson's 1934 Field Guide to the Birds was another. How does such insight into nature develop?Pioneering a new niche in the study of plants and animals in their native habitat, Field Notes on Science and Nature allows readers to peer over the shoulders and into the notebooks of a dozen eminent field workers, to study firsthand their observational methods, materials, and fleeting impressions.What did George Schaller note when studying the lions of the Serengeti? What lists did Kenn Kaufman keep during his 1973 "big year"? How does Piotr Naskrecki use relational databases and electronic field notes? In what way is Bernd Heinrich's approach "truly Thoreauvian," in E. O. Wilson's view? Recording observations in the field is an indispensable scientific skill, but researchers are not generally willing to share their personal records with others. Here, for the first time, are reproductions of actual pages from notebooks. And in essays abounding with fascinating anecdotes, the authors reflect on the contexts in which the notes were taken.Covering disciplines as diverse as ornithology, entomology, ecology, paleontology, anthropology, botany, and animal behavior, Field Notes offers specific examples that professional naturalists can emulate to fine-tune their own field methods, along with practical advice that amateur naturalists and students can use to document their adventures.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine +. Near perfect copy. See scans for Contents. pp. 246 - 341.

Paperback. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. In nearly new condition: bright, crisp and clean with just a few very minor creases. Looks and feels unread. Just a small publisher 'damaged' stamp at the prelims. Nonetheless not showing any defects. Thus a very nice copy, firm, square and tight, now offered for sale at a very reasonable price.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The world over people love butterflies but few understand much more about them than their physical beauty. Butterflies of Australia offers a unique guide to help identify the nearly 400 species to which our continent plays host but with its focus on living butterflies, it is much more than an identification guide.Within its pages is a concise but broad, non-technical introduction to butterfly biology, history, ecology, evolution and conservation. Hundreds of meticulous illustrations show adult butterflies in life, flying or perched, among the plants and animals of their natural habitat, while others document the Australian butterfly species, with beautiful diagnostic half-wing illustrations of pinned specimens. It also explains and illustrates much of the known behaviour and ecology of Australian butterflies, and in so doing meets the needs of both the butterfly watcher and general nature lover.Butterflies of Australia presents a remarkable blend of natural history, science and art. With a copy as guide the reader can appreciate the charm and purpose underlying butterflies' far from frivolous lives.

hardcover. Condizione: As New. no jacket. ATTENTION; THIS IS A NEW BOOK STILL IN SHRINKWRAP . A REMANDER BOOK . THE SHIRIKWRAP WAS TORN OPEN AT BOTTOM TO PUT A REMAINDER MARK TO OUTSIDE OF PAGES. A BLACK MARKER MARK. BOOK IS STILL IN SHRINKWRAP AND IS A NEW BOOK SOLD AS LIKE NEW.

Hardcover. 4to. Condizione: Very good. 490 pp. Shrink wrapped from the publisher but has been pierced to allow a remainder mark on the top edge. No supplemental materials.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. A complete guide to Australian butterflies, with hundreds of beautiful illustrations in typical habitats. The world over people love butterflies but few understand much more about them than their physical beauty. Butterflies of Australia offers a unique guide to help identify the nearly 400 species to which our continent plays host but with its focus on living butterflies, it is much more than an identification guide. Within its pages is a concise but broad, non-technical introduction to butterfly biology, history, ecology, evolution and conservation. Hundreds of meticulous illustrations show adult butterflies in life, flying or perched, among the plants and animals of their natural habitat, while others document the Australian butterfly species, with beautiful diagnostic half-wing illustrations of pinned specimens. It also explains and illustrates much of the known behaviour and ecology of Australian butterflies, and in so doing meets the needs of both the butterfly watcher and general nature lover. Butterflies of Australia presents a remarkable blend of natural history, science and art. With a copy as guide the reader can appreciate the charm and purpose underlying butterflies' far from frivolous lives. More books by this author Fading to spine edge. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Australian::Australian Fauna; Animals & Birds; Animals & Nature::Entomology::Insects. ISBN/EAN: 9781741751086. Inventory No: 276562. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.

Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Orr, Albert. (illustratore). Reprint. HEAVY. viii, 296pp + 31pp appendices at rear, index, bibliography/references, hundreds col ills, distribution maps. Or pictorial card covers with integral flaps. Spine creased, very slight edge wear to cover. Unique guide to identify almost 400 species of Australian butterflies focusing on living butterflies throughout their lifecycle. Size: 4to.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. A unique guide to help identify the nearly 400 species to which our continent plays host but with its focus on living butterflies, it is much more than an identification guide. Within its pages is a concise but broad, non-technical introduction to butterfly biology, history, ecology, evolution and conservation. Hundreds of meticulous illustrations show adult butterflies in life, flying or perched, among the plants and animals of their natural habitat, while others document the Australian butterfly species, with beautiful diagnostic half-wing illustrations of pinned specimens. It also explains and illustrates much of the known behaviour and ecology of Australian butterflies, and in so doing meets the needs of both the butterfly watcher and general nature lover. Butterflies of AustraliaÂpresents a remarkable blend of natural history, science and art. With a copy as guide the reader can appreciate the charm and purpose underlying butterflies' far from frivolous lives. ; 280 x 220mm; viii, 296, 31 pages.

4to. viii+296pp. Original wrappers with French flaps. Numerous colour and black and white illustrations; a near fine copy. . First edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. 2011. Paperback. . . . . .

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2003. Zoology, Invertebrates. Cambridge University Press. 474p., fine boards, no jacket as issued.

Condizione: New. 2011. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Arthropods are the most diverse group of organisms on our planet and the tropical rainforests represent the most biologically diverse of all ecosystems. This book, written by 79 authors contributing to 35 chapters, aims to provide an overview of data collected during recent studies in Australia, Africa, Asia, and South America. The book focuses on the distribution of arthropods and their use of resources in the rainforest canopies, providing a basis for comparison between the forest ecosystems of the main biogeographical regions. Topics covered include the distribution of arthropods along vertical gradients and the relationship between the soil/litter habitat and the forest canopy. The temporal dynamics of arthropod communities, habitats and food selection are examined within and among tropical tree crowns, as are the effects of forest disturbance. This important book is a valuable addition to the literature used by community ecologists, conservation biologists entomologists, botanists and forestry experts. Arthropods of Tropical Forests provides a comprehensive review of the many recent ecological studies carried out on the most diverse group of organisms on earth living in the most diverse ecosystems. The book focusses on the temporal and spatial dynamics of the arthropod communities and their resource use. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 328 pages. 10.75x8.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Condizione: New.

8vo. New condition. First Edition. Hardback. No Dustjacket.

Condizione: New.

Quarto gate-fold paperback; 296pp., colour illustrations. Sunned spine and adjacent. Near fine otherwise. Postage quoted is for a standard format octavo book. Final charges may vary depending on size and weight.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The world over people love butterflies but few understand much more about them than their physical beauty. Butterflies of Australia offers a unique guide to help identify the nearly 400 species to which our continent plays host but with its focus on living butterflies, it is much more than an identification guide.Within its pages is a concise but broad, non-technical introduction to butterfly biology, history, ecology, evolution and conservation. Hundreds of meticulous illustrations show adult butterflies in life, flying or perched, among the plants and animals of their natural habitat, while others document the Australian butterfly species, with beautiful diagnostic half-wing illustrations of pinned specimens. It also explains and illustrates much of the known behaviour and ecology of Australian butterflies, and in so doing meets the needs of both the butterfly watcher and general nature lover.Butterflies of Australia presents a remarkable blend of natural history, science and art. With a copy as guide the reader can appreciate the charm and purpose underlying butterflies' far from frivolous lives.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnA complete guide to Australian butterflies, beautifully illustrated in typical habitats as we see them in everyday life, accompanied by their earlier life stages.