Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

Birds of the Mediterranean
de Paul Sterry(Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 0300103603
33.26 €
The Mediterranean is remarkably rich with birds, not only because of the great diversity of habitats in the region but also because it provides the main flyway for most migrant breeding species of northern Europe. This stunning new photoguide encompasses all species of birds, including seabirds, found in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea and in the adjacent areas with a Mediterranean climate. Featuring nearly 1,000 beautiful color photographs, many of which were taken for this volume, the book presents illustrations and concise accounts of each species. The pocket-sized photoguide is convenient, up-to-date, and accurate. Through the extensive use of digital software to enhance the photographs, the book enables readers to compare similar species easily and to view far more pluma...

The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Concise Edition
de David Snow, Robert Gillmor(Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 019854099X
58.47 €
The massive nine-volume Birds of the Western Palearctic is the standard ornithological reference for the birds of north-west Europe. This new concise version retains the essential information in a fraction of the space and much-reduced cost. Additionally, more than 230 magnificent new color plates have been specially commissioned for this edition to illustrate newly added species or to replace earlier paintings. The Concise BWP is an essential reference book for all who are interested in the birds of Europe.

The Analysis of Owl Pellets
de D.W. Yalden(Ed. Mammal Society) Isbn : 0906282454
4.13 €
The Mammal Society works to protect British mammals, halt the decline of threatened species and advise on all issues affecting British mammals. We study mammals, identify the problems they face and promote conservation and other policies based on sound science.

Birds of the Rocky Mountains: With Particular Reference to National Parks in the Northern Rocky Mountain Region
de Paul A. Johnsgard(Ed. University of Nebraska Press) Isbn : 0803275749
20.67 €
The major field guides for identifying birds offer only general data on geographical and seasonal distribution; for specific information serious birders must rely on state and regional studies. Johnsgard has provided a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the avifauna of a region previously poorly covered, the northern Rockies between the 40th parallel in northern Colorado and the 52d parallel in central Alberta, with a strong focus on national parks. Arranged taxonomically, the 354 species accounts include maps, latilong charts, and brief descriptive texts. Authoritative, clearly written, and easy to use, this guide is essential to anyone who wants to know the region's bird life. Paul B. Cors, Univ. of Wyoming Lib., LaramieCopyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Eagles
de Rebecca L. Grambo(Ed. Voyageur Press (MN)) Isbn : 0896583635
17.06 €
The majestic and powerful eagle is a symbol of freedom. So it's no wonder the long-endangered eagle is one of the most popular birds throughout North America. With superb four-color photography and concise text, Eagles is a compelling general introduction to the natural history of eagles of the world. It focuses on eagles of North America and Europe, with a special emphasis on bald and golden eagles. No nature lover's collection is complete without Eagles. For fans of eagles, and natural history buffs ages 10 . Also recommended: Eagles: Masters of the Sky, Raptors, Swans, Loons, Loons: Song of the Wild.

The Fall of a Sparrow
de Sálim Ali(Ed. OUP India) Isbn : 0195621271
7.03 €
The late Sálim Ali was one of the greatest ornithologists in the world. This is his autobiography. With customary wit and elegance, he observes his own life and the changing world in which he lived. His close associations with many eminent people - including Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu, Sidney Dillon Ripley, and E.P. Gee - feature prominently. This is an immensely readable book - for the birdwatcher, the shikari, the ecologist, the nature enthusiast, and the general reader. 'The first name that comes to mind when thinking of Indian ornithology is that of Dr Salim Ali...He has found international acclaim from his bird books which are known for their ample coverage of life history and ecology...one could say that he is the strongest single influence on conservation withi...

Birds of the World
de James F. Clements(Ed. Ibis Publishing,U.S.) Isbn : 0934797048
35.17 €
The late James F. Clements, a partner in the successful printing firm of George Rice Sons, was a naturalist, entrepreneur, and adventurer. Jared Diamond is Professor of Geography and Physiology at UCLA. John W. Fitzpatrick is Director of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology.

Glorified Dinosaurs: The Origin and Early Evolution of Birds
de Luis M. Chiappe(Ed. Wiley-Blackwell) Isbn : 0471247235
64.97 €
The last few years have witnessed an unparalleled rate of discoveries of early birds and their dinosaurian predecessors. Glorified Dinosaurs: The Origin and Early Evolution of Birds provides a summary of these discoveries and a discussion of how modern birds evolved from fearsome dinosaurs akin to the celebrated Velociraptor.

The Magpies: The Ecology and Behaviour of Black-billed and Yellow-billed Magpies
de Tim R. Birkhead(Ed. Poyser) Isbn : 0856610674
23.56 €
The last decade or so has seen a number of field studies, in Europe and the States, into the intricacies of the magpie way of life. The author has studied both species of magpie in Europe and the United States, and provides, in this text, an account of their ecology and behaviour. He covers all aspects of their lives - from marital relationships, food hoarding behaviour, longevity and survival, to nesting behaviour, breeding success, and their controversial relationship with man.«Here is as fine a guide to understanding the behaviour of a wild bird as I can recall reading and from it the general birdwatcher will gain real insight into what local magpies are up to, especially in the breeding season...here is meticulous reviewing, heavily bolstered with the fruits of Birkhead's own scientifi...

From Perturbative to Constructive Renormalization
de Vincent Rivasseau(Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691085307
66.15 €
The last decade has seen striking progress in the subject of renormalization in quantum field theory. The old subject of perturbative renormalization has been revived by the use of powerful methods such as multiscale decompositions; precise estimates have been added to the initial theorems on finiteness of renormalized perturbation theory, with new results on its large order asymptotics. Furthermore, constructive field theory has reached one of its major goals, the mathematically rigorous construction of some renormalizable quantum field theories. For these models one can in particular investigate rigorously the phenomenon of asymptotic freedom, which plays a key role in our current understanding of the interaction among elementary particles. However, until this book, there has been no ped...