Search Results: Authors starting with A from Pemberley Natural History Books

William Blackwood, 1894. 313, 32 (publisher's catalogue), . . HB. 8vo, orig. cloth, slightly worn, light ring mark to front board. Vg.. Third edition..

London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 1893. 208, . . HB. 8vo, orig. cloth, gt to spine, slightly rubbed. Vg.. Some articles reprinted from the 'Cornhill Magazine', 'Blackwood Magazine, 'The Times', others printed here for the first time. Includes chapters on British reptiles, otters, small deer, and others. Denham Jordan (1836-1920) was a British craftsman, draftsman and nature writer. He published under the pseudonym 'A son of the marshes', a reference to the landscape around his place of birth in Milton Regis, Kent, England..

Trondheim: Tapir Forlag, 1996. 310, text figs. . HB. Vg. Includes Floppy disk in rear pocket.. Text Norwegian.. [9788251912143]

Argentina, 2008. 119, 40 col plates. 220x160mm. PB. NEW. . Compilation of illustrations of Dynastidae from South America enabling easy identification of the 180 species covered. 330 specimens illustrated. Includes tribes Cyclocepahlini, Agaocephalini, Pentodontini, Oryctini, Dynastini, Phieurini. Checklist of all known species from the area. [9789870547518]

Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002. xv, 286, text figs. . HB. As new.. Provides coverage of an organism (brine shrimp) of major importance to basic biological research and aquacultural operations around the world.. [9781402007460]

London: BM(NH), 1962. 23, 5 plates, 19 text figs. . PB. Wrappers. Ex-lib: small tear to final text page.. Bull BM(NH) Geology, 7(6).

WBA, 2019. 284, 322 col photos. A4. PB. NEW. . Text English (Italian summary). An important scientific contribution presenting an updated catalog of the 394 species of Curculionoidea (Coleoptera) known to date from the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago.The Catalog includes faunal, chorological, taxonomic and ecological notes for each species. The work is also richly illustrated with 322 images of the most significant species, habitats and collection techniques. Finally, the volume contains three works in which three new species for science are described: <i>Pseudomeira silvanaedicata</i>, <i>Pseudomeira zanichelliae</i> and <i>Amaurorhinus rossellae</i>.Italian Description:[Dopo I volumi dedicati al Sud America e all’Asia, la World Biodiversity Association dedica il quarto volume della serie <i>Memoirs on Biodiversity</i> alla biodiversita` del bacino del Mediterraneo. Si tratta di un importante contributo scientifico che presenta il Catalogo… Read More

London: Witherby & Co., 1911. 54, 32 mounted b/w plates. . HB. 4to, orig. green cloth, gt, minor wear to extremities. Endpapers foxed. Good.. .

Stanford University Press, 2007. xvi, 827, 701 line drawings. . PB. Fine.. Reprint (originally published 1976).. [9780804721523]

Princeton University Press, 2005. 424, 384 col photos, 32 line illus, 263 maps. . PB. NEW. . The book covers 263 species, representing more than half of the North American fauna. All 85 damselfly and 178 dragonfly species found in the region are distinguished by photographs, numerous line drawings, keys, and detailed descriptions to help with identifications. [9780691113647]

Princeton University Press, 2023. 592, 3700+ col photos + illus. 184x114mm. PB. NEW. . The ultimate photographic field guide to North American insects This 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, <i>Insects of North America</i> features a comprehensive introduction that discusses classification and nomenclature, insect diversity, global threats, the latest collecting and curatorial techniques, and the many ways these remarkable organisms impact society. Combined with the in-depth taxonomic coverage, this is the essential resource for both professionals and amateurs interested in the most diverse group of animals on the planet.* Covers all 783 insect families known to occur in the United States and Canada; * Features more than 3,700 color photos, with nearly every photo identified to species level;… Read More

USA: Lulu, 2007. 317, . . PB. NEW. . Detailed species distribution and seasonality information for the 223 species found in Texas, indexed by scientific name, county name, or flight season. Also includes articles on natural history, collection and preservation, and diversity of Texas odonates. [9780615140636]

USA: Lulu, 2006. 320, dist. maps, b/w photos & figs. . PB. NEW. . Detailed species distribution and seasonality information for the 223 species found in Texas, indexed by scientific name, county name, or flight season. Also includes articles on natural history, collection and preservation, and diversity of Texas odonates. [9781411665255]

Transworld Publishers, 1976. 159, col photos. . HB. Vg. From the library of Prof. J. Green (1928-2016) with his signature to endpaper.. Includes shells from the seven seas..

New York: Golden Press, 1968. 280, col illus. . PB. Vg. From the library of Prof J. Green with his signature to endpaper.. Illustrations by George F. Sandström.. [9780307136572]

1964. 18, 2 b/w plates. . PB. Staples rusty.. Trans. R. Ent. Soc. Vol. 116(13): 329-346.

Princeton University Press, 2023. 288, 150 col illus + photos. . HB. NEW. . Sharks are the top predators in many marine ecosystems. But tales of the killer instincts and fearsomely sharp senses of these hunters can obscure their full life histories. In fact, sharks are characterful, exhibit surprisingly complex behaviors, and lead secretive lives full of interest in every type of marine habitat. <i>The Lives of Sharks</i> is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated guide to these iconic marine creatures from two world-renowned experts. This book explores shark physiology, anatomy, behavior, ecology, and evolution, as well as conservation and the impact of human activity on shark populations. With stunning photographs and illustrations, as well as profiles of selected species, this is a comprehensive, authoritative, and inviting introduction to global shark life today.. [9780691244310]

Uppsala: ArtDatabanken, 2012. 380, col illus. 280x230mm. HB. NEW. . Text Swedish with species summaries in English. Covers 133 species of ants and social wasps found in Sweden.. [9789188506788]

France: Quae Editions, 2011. 80, col photos. 210x120mm. PB. NEW. . Text French/English. Includes brief descriptions of the main species of phytophagous and predatory bugs found in West Africa, principally in cotton, corn, cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), soy bean and sorghum. [9782759209514]

Sri Lanka: University of Sri Lanka, 1977. 195, Text figs. . PB. Vg. .