Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition

Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition
Andy Swash (Author), Rob Still (Author)
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This simple-to-use, pocket-size volume offers a comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galápagos, encompassing all the birds, mammals, and reptiles a visitor to these extraordinary islands might encounter. The second edition corrects and amends plates and text, as well as adds six new photos of the whales.
Reviews of the first edition: 
 AThe essential field companion for Galápagos visitors.”AThe Quarterly Review of Biology
 "I cannot conceive anyone going to the Galápagos without [this book] in hand." ANoble S. Proctor

• Rank: #23964 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.99" h x .47" w x 7.64" l, .72 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 168 pages

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This simple-to-use, pocket-size volume offers a comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos, encompassing all the birds, mammals, and reptiles a visitor to these extraordinary islands might encounter. The second edition corrects and amends plates and text, as well as adds six new photos of the whales. Reviews of the first edition: The essential field companion for Galapagos visitors. The Quarterly Review of Biology "I cannot conceive anyone going to the Galapagos without [this book] in hand." Noble S. Proctor

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Categories: Mammals, Reptiles, Mammals. Contributors: Andy Swash - Author. Format: Paperback

Tom Brown's Guide to Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants (Field Guide)

Tom Brown's Guide to Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants (Field Guide)
Tom Brown (Author)
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For untold thousands of years, human beings have thrived on the nutritional and medicinal wealth of the plant life in the natural world. In these fascinating, wide-ranging, wonderfully informative stories, Tom Brown--director of the world-famous Tracking, Nature, and Wilderness Survival School--tells all about the uncommon benefits of the common trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants we find all around us. This indispensible guide includes information on: How to use every part of the plant--leaves, flowers, bark, bulbs, and rootsWhere to find useful plants, and the best time of the year and stages of growth to harvest themHow to prepare delicious food dishes, soups, breads and teas from the riches of the great outdoorsAn incredible range of experience-proven medicinal uses to treat headaches, burns, digestive disorders, skin problems, and a host of other maladies *Author: Brown, Tom, Jr. *Series Title: Field Guide *Series Number: 5 *Binding Type: Paperback *Number of Pages: 256 *Publication Date: 1986/12/15 *Age Level: 18 - UP *Language: English *Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.03 x 0.70 inches

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This book is written by Tom Brown Published by Berkley Trade In 1986 and is available in Paperback Usually Ships in 3 Days.

Galapagos: A Natural History, Revised and Expanded

Galapagos: A Natural History, Revised and Expanded
Michael H. Jackson (Author)
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Twenty thousand copies of the first edition of Galápagos were sold. An attractive and comprehensive guidebook, this work has been completely revised and updated by the author. The reader will find an easy-to-use text which details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galápagos Islands. Management and conservation of the Galápagos National Park is discussed, and visitor information and notes about the various tourist sites are given. An index and checklist of plants and animals with page references and a glossary of technical terms are provided. New photographs have been added.

• Rank: #27304 in Books
• Published on: 1994-06-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 5.91" h x .91" w x 9.06" l, 1.33 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

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Galapagos: A Natural History, by Michael H. Jackson. Revised and Expanded Edition. Paperback.University of Calgary Press, Canada Twenty thousand copies of the first edition of this book were sold. An attractive and comprehensive guidebook, this work has been completely revised and updated by the author. The reader will find an easy-to-use text which details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. Management and conservation of the Galapagos National Park is

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University Of Calgary Press | 1994 | 316 pages | ISBN-13: 9781895176407 | ISBN-10: 1895176409 | You save 20%

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New England Wildlife: Habitat, Natural History, and Distribution

New England Wildlife: Habitat, Natural History, and Distribution
Richard M. DeGraaf (Author), Mariko Yamasaki (Author)
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New England Wildlife presents the natural histories and distributions of 338 inland wildlife species in New England. It also details the habitat relationships of all New England terrestrial and aquatic species, presented in sections on amphibians and reptiles, birds, and mammals. Each species account includes an illustration and range map, along with information on distribution in the region, status, habitat, special habitat requirements, details of breeding biology, home range and movements, and food habits, each fully documented from the pertinent literature. The introduction includes a brief land-use history of the region, descriptions of forest types and nonforest habitats, and wildlife responses to landscape change.

A necessity for all land managers and naturalists as well as birders, walkers, nature lovers, residents, and visitors to New England, the book includes the most recent information on natural history and distribution, and matrices relating all species to standard classifications of forest cover - types and nonforest habitats.

• Rank: #423600 in Books
• Published on: 2000-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.98" h x 1.22" w x 8.74" l, 3.70 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 496 pages

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Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author New England Wildlife: Habitat, Natural History, and Distribution by Richard M. DeGraaf, Mariko Yamasaki Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New New England Wildlife presents the natural histories and distributions of 338 inland wildlife species in New England. It also details the habitat relationships of all New England terrestrial and aquatic species, presented in sections on amphibians and reptiles, birds, and mamma

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Offers information on the status, breeding, habitat, biology, and food habits of 338 wildlife species found in New England.

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Categories: Zoogeography. Contributors: Richard M. DeGraaf - Author. Format: Paperback

Africa: Eye to Eye with the Unknown

Africa: Eye to Eye with the Unknown
Michael Bright (Author), David Attenborough (Foreword)

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An extraordinary companion guide to the next landmark natural history documentary series from the BBC, aiming to reshape the way we think about each region of Africa by revealing never-before-seen impressions of the continent

Sir David Attenborough CBE and the award-winning BBC Natural History Unit embark on a watershed new series, painting a breathtaking portrait of Africa as never before caught on film. This lavish and unmissable companion to the series reveals the undiscovered side of Africa's five unique regions. Inspiring photography captures unprecedented glimpses of wildlife behavior, mesmerizing creatures, and magical landscapes that will astound, captivate, and challenge what audiences think they know about Africa. This is a spectacular journey through a vast and diverse continent in all its beautiful and unexpected abundance. Readers will witness the drama of eagles catching giant bats on the wing, lizards stalking their prey on the backs of lions, antelope-hunting monkeys, and a nail-biting giraffe fight; share the discovery of the world's rarest fish species and the first-ever access to an island sanctuary for the elusive African penguin; marvel at a Congo fish that flies like a butterfly and a lovestruck beetle who thinks he's James Bond; and join a unique expedition to the most extreme parts of this vast continent.

• Rank: #48766 in Books
• Published on: 2013-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 4.30 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

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Contributors: Michael Bright - Author. Format: Hardcover

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Author: Lock, Graham, Murray, David ISBN-10: 0195340507