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  • FIELD GUIDE TO SHARKS, RAYS & CHIMAERAS OF THE EAST COAST OF NORTH AMERICA *
    FIELD GUIDE TO SHARKS, RAYS & CHIMAERAS OF THE EAST COAST OF NORTH AMERICA *
    DANDO, M. & EBERT, D. A.
    The waters off the East Coast of North America are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This groundbreaking, comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide covers all 173 species found along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada, including Bermuda and the Bahamas, and extending into the Gulf of Mexico to the Yucatan Peninsula. These are all the sp...
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  • SHELLS OF THE WORLD *
    SHELLS OF THE WORLD *
    MG HARASEWYCH
    A marvellously illustrated natural history of the world's molluscs. Molluscs are invertebrate animals with a remarkable natural history and a rich fossil record, and their shells are prized for their breathtaking variety and exquisite beauty. Shells of the World provides a wide-ranging look at the incredible diversity of marine molluscs. An informative introduction outlines the...
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  • PLANT ATLAS 2020: (ENCARGO DE 7-10 DÍAS) *
    PLANT ATLAS 2020: (ENCARGO DE 7-10 DÍAS) *
    STROH P. A., WALKER K. J., HUMPHREY T. A., ET AL.
    An authoritative two-volume overview of the distribution of the wild plants of Great Britain and IrelandPlant Atlas 2020 presents the results of field surveys by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, building on past atlas surveys undertaken by the Botanical Society in the early and late twentieth century. Drawing on the work of thousands of botanists who covered the en...
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  • THE FIRST FOSSIL HUNTERS: *
    THE FIRST FOSSIL HUNTERS: *
    ADRIENNE MAYOR
    The fascinating story of how the fossils of dinosaurs, mammoths, and other extinct animals influenced some of the most spectacular creatures of classical mythologyGriffins, Centaurs, Cyclopes, and Giants-these fabulous creatures of classical mythology continue to live in the modern imagination through the vivid accounts that have come down to us from the ancient Greeks and Roma...
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  • THE LIARS OF NATURE AND THE NATURE OF LIARS: *
    THE LIARS OF NATURE AND THE NATURE OF LIARS: *
    SUN L.
    Nature is rife with cheating. Possums play possum, feigning death to cheat predators. Crows cry wolf to scare off rivals. Amphibians and reptiles are inveterate imposters. Even genes and cells cheat. The Liars of Nature and the Nature of Liars explores the evolution of cheating in the natural world, revealing how dishonesty has given rise to wondrous diversity.Blending cutting-...
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  • ENCHANTED BY DAPHNE: *
    ENCHANTED BY DAPHNE: *
    PETER R. GRANT
    The extraordinary life story of the celebrated naturalist who transformed our understanding of evolutionEnchanted by Daphne is legendary ecologist Peter Grant’s personal account of his remarkable life and career. In this revelatory book, Grant takes readers from his childhood in World War II–era Britain to his ongoing research today in the Galápagos archipelago, vividly desc...
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  • BIRDS OF COSTA RICA. *
    BIRDS OF COSTA RICA. *
    DYER D., HOWELL S. N.
    A state-of-the-art illustrated field guide to the birds of Costa RicaCosta Rica is among the most popular birding destinations in the world, with a breathtaking diversity of neotropical birdlife and stunningly beautiful habitats ranging from shady mangrove swamps to mist-enshrouded mountaintops and verdant rainforest. Birds of Costa Rica is the essential illustrated pocket guid...
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    48,00 €

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  • INSECTS OF NORTH AMERICA *
    INSECTS OF NORTH AMERICA *
    ABBOT J. C., ABBOT K-
    The ultimate photographic field guide to North American insectsThis amazing field guide enables you to identify all 783 families of insects currently recognized in the United States and Canada. Richly illustrated with more than 3,700 stunning photos along with keys to families for many of the orders, Insects of North America features a comprehensive introduction that discusses ...
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  • THE LIVES OF MOTHS: *
    THE LIVES OF MOTHS: *
    ANDREI SOURAKOV, RACHEL WARREN CHADD
    A richly illustrated look at the natural history of mothsMoths are among the most underappreciated insects on the planet, yet they make up the majority of some 180,000 known species of Lepidoptera. Filled with striking images, The Lives of Moths looks at the remarkable world of these amazing and beautiful creatures.While butterflies may get more press than moths, Andrei Sourako...
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  • HABITATS OF THE WORLD: *
    HABITATS OF THE WORLD: *
    BEHRENS, KEN / CAMPBELL, IAIN / CHAON, PHIL / HESSE, CHARLEY
    The first field guide to all of the world’s major land habitats-richly illustrated and packed with essential information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventuresAccurately identifying and understanding habitats in detail is essential to any birder, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, or ecologist who wants to get the most out of their experiences in the field. Habit...
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  • ANT ARCHITECTURE *
    ANT ARCHITECTURE *
    WALTER R TSCHINKEL
    Walter Tschinkel has spent much of his career investigating the hidden subterranean realm of ant nests. This wonderfully illustrated book takes you inside an unseen world where thousands of ants build intricate homes in the soil beneath our feet.Tschinkel describes the ingenious methods he has devised to study ant nests, showing how he fills a nest with plaster, molten metal, o...
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  • FLIGHT IDENTIFICATION OF EUROPEAN PASSERINES AND SELECT LANDBIRDS *º
    FLIGHT IDENTIFICATION OF EUROPEAN PASSERINES AND SELECT LANDBIRDS *º
    COFTA T.
    Opening up new frontiers in birdwatching, this is the first field guide for identifying European passerines in flight, featuring more than 830 stunning colour illustrations from acclaimed bird artist Tomasz Cofta, who creates remarkably lifelike images using the latest digital technology. With detailed coverage of 206 passerines and 32 near-passerine landbirds, this cutting-edg...
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    71,00 €

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  • BRITAIN'S FERNS *
    BRITAIN'S FERNS *
    JAMES MERRYWEATHER
    This is a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and user-friendly photographic identification guide to the fifty-seven ferns and seventeen other pteridophytes that occur in Britain. It is the perfect companion for botanists, naturalists, professional ecologists and anyone else with an interest in this fascinating group of non-flowering vascular plants. Designed to appeal to begin...
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  • BRITAIN'S BIRDS *
    BRITAIN'S BIRDS *
    ROB HUME, ROBERT STILL, ANDY SWASH, HUGH HARROP, DAVID TIPLING,
    A bestselling guide since it was first published, Britain’s Birds has quickly established itself as the go-to photographic identification guide to the birds of Great Britain and Ireland – the most comprehensive, up-to-date, practical and user-friendly book of its kind. Acclaimed by birdwatchers of all kinds, from the beginner to the most experienced, the guide has now been ...
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  • OCEANIC BIRDS OF THE WORLD: *
    OCEANIC BIRDS OF THE WORLD: *
    HOWELL S.N.G.
    A state-of-the-art photographic field guide to the world's oceanic birds Oceanic birds are among the most remarkable but least known of all birds, living at sea, far from the sight of most people. They offer unusual identification challenges-many species look similar and it can be difficult to get good views of fast-flying birds from a moving boat. The first field guide to the ...
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  • FUNGI OF TEMPERATE EUROPE ( 2 VOL.) *
    FUNGI OF TEMPERATE EUROPE ( 2 VOL.) *
    THOMAS LÆSSØE / JENS H PETERSEN
    Fungi of Temperate Europe is among the most comprehensive mycological guides ever published. Featuring more than 7,000 photographs, this lavish two-volume set treats more than 2,800 species of fungi across the region.Including agarics, boletes, chanterelles and morels but also more obscure groups such as cyphelloids, cup fungi, pyrenomycetous fungi and hysterioids, this guide t...
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    176,00 €

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  • THE SOLITARY BEES *
    THE SOLITARY BEES *
    DANFORTH B.N.
    The most up-to-date and authoritative resource on the biology and evolution of solitary bees While social bees such as honey bees and bumble bees are familiar to most people, they comprise less than 10 percent of all bee species in the world. The vast majority of bees lead solitary lives, surviving without the help of a hive and using their own resources to fend off danger and ...
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    62,00 €

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  • BIRDS OF CHILE *
    BIRDS OF CHILE *
    STEVE N. G. HOWELL, FABRICE SCHMITT
    A cutting-edge photographic field guide to the birds of ChileThis is the first modern-style photographic field guide to the birds of Chile, an increasingly popular destination with birders and naturalists. Compact and easy to carry, pack, and use, Birds of Chile is ideal for curious naturalists and experienced birders alike, providing everything anyone needs to identify the bir...
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    45,00 €

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  • OUR COSMIC HABITAT *
    OUR COSMIC HABITAT *
    REES M.
    Our universe seems strangely "biophilic," or hospitable to life. Is this happenstance, providence, or coincidence? According to cosmologist Martin Rees, the answer depends on the answer to another question, the one posed by Einstein's famous remark: "What interests me most is whether God could have made the world differently." This highly engaging book explores the fascinating ...
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  • EVOLUTIONARY COMMUNITY ECOLOGY *
    EVOLUTIONARY COMMUNITY ECOLOGY *
    MCPEEK M. A.
    Evolutionary Community Ecology develops a unified framework for understanding the structure of ecological communities and the dynamics of natural selection that shape the evolution of the species inhabiting them. All species engage in interactions with many other species, and these interactions regulate their abundance, define their trajectories of natural selection, and shape ...
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    78,00 €

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  • BIRDS OF EUROPE, NORTH AFRICA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST : *
    BIRDS OF EUROPE, NORTH AFRICA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST : *
    AUDEVARD, AURELIEN / JIGUET, FREDERIC
    Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe—this includes winter visitors and common migrants but also all rarities to the region, even if they have been recorded only once. The guide also covers hypothetical species—those that have a good chance of being recorded due to su...
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    49,60 €

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  • WILDLIFE OF MADAGASCAR *
    WILDLIFE OF MADAGASCAR *
    BEHRENS, KEN / BARNES, KEITH
    The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is one of the world's great natural treasures and ecotourism destinations. Despite being an island, it is home to nearly an entire continent's variety of species, from the famous lemurs to a profusion of bizarre and beautiful birds, reptiles and amphibians. Wildlife of Madagascar is a compact and beautifully illustrated photographic guide, ...
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  • LISTENING TO A CONTINENT SING *
    LISTENING TO A CONTINENT SING *
    KROODSMA E. KROODSMA
    Join birdsong expert Donald Kroodsma on a ten-week, ten-state bicycle journey as he travels with his son from the Atlantic to the Pacific, lingering and listening to our continent sing as no one has before. On remote country roads, over terrain vast and spectacular, from dawn to dusk and sometimes through the night, you will gain a deep appreciation for the natural symphony of ...
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    49,50 €

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  • SILENT SPARKS *
    SILENT SPARKS *
    LEWIS, SARA
    For centuries, the beauty of fireflies has evoked wonder and delight. Yet for most of us, fireflies remain shrouded in mystery: How do fireflies make their light? What are they saying with their flashing? And what do fireflies look for in a mate? In Silent Sparks, noted biologist and firefly expert Sara Lewis dives into the fascinating world of fireflies and reveals the most up...
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  • BETTER BIRDINGBETTER BIRDING *
    BETTER BIRDINGBETTER BIRDING *
    GEORGE L. ARMISTEAD, BRIAN SULLIVAN
    One of Audubon’s 12 Best Bird Books of 2015One of The London Free Press’ “Great flock of birding books 2015”Better Birding reveals the techniques expert birders use to identify a wide array of bird species in the field—quickly and easily. Featuring hundreds of stunning photos and composite plates throughout, this book simplifies identification by organizing the birds ...
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  • TREES OF WESTERN NORTH AMERICA *
    TREES OF WESTERN NORTH AMERICA *
    RICHARD SPELLENBERG
    Covering 630 species, more than any comparable field guide, Trees of Western North America is the most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use book of its kind. Presenting all the native and naturalized trees of the western United States and Canada as far east as the Great Plains, Trees of Western North America features superior descriptions; thousands of meticulous...
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    72,00 €

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  • 40 YEARS OF EVOLUTION *
    40 YEARS OF EVOLUTION *
    GRANT, PETER R
    Peter and Rosemary Grant are well known for How and Why Species Multiply, an evolutionary history of the Galapagos finches first studied by Charles Darwin. Now, in this richly illustrated new work, 40 Years of Evolution, they explore contemporary events, tracking the finch populations over four decades, and reveal the causes and consequences of events that lead to evolutionary ...
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  • TEN THOUSAND BIRDS *
    TEN THOUSAND BIRDS *
    TIM BIRKHEAD, JO WIMPENNY, BOB MONTGOMERIE
    Ten Thousand Birds provides a thoroughly engaging and authoritative history of modern ornithology, tracing how the study of birds has been shaped by a succession of visionary and often-controversial personalities, and by the unique social and scientific contexts in which these extraordinary individuals worked. This beautifully illustrated book opens in the middle of the ninetee...
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    55,00 €

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  • WILDLIFE OF THE CARIBBEAN
    WILDLIFE OF THE CARIBBEAN
    RAFFAELE, HERBERT A. - WILEY, JAMES W.
    This is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the natural world of the Caribbean islands. It contains 600 vivid color images featuring 451 species of plants, birds, mammals, fish, seashells, and much more. While the guide primarily looks at the most conspicuous and widespread species among the islands, it also includes rarely seen creatures—such as the Rhinoceros Iguana...
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  • TRACKS AND SIGNS OF THE ANIMALS AND BIRDS OF BRITAIN AND EUROPE *(ENCARGO 1 SEM.APROX)
    TRACKS AND SIGNS OF THE ANIMALS AND BIRDS OF BRITAIN AND EUROPE *(ENCARGO 1 SEM.APROX)
    OLSEN, LARS- / HENRIK
    Guía de campo magníficamente ilustrada que permitirá ayudar al lector a identificar correctamente los rastros y señales que dejan en la naturaleza una amplia variedad de mamíferos y aves de Gran Bretaña y Europa. Cubre comportamientos que abarcan desde la caza, la búsqueda de alimento, el momento en que comen, el cortejo, la cría y la nidificación. Los capítulos intro...
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    30,00 €

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