The Cow: A Natural and Cultural History, Rutland Catrin
Название: All the worlds primates ISBN: 1940496055 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781940496054 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 203800.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This book shows you photographs or a drawing of every currently recognised taxon in the primate order with a synopsis of what is known about all 505 species. The information has been compiled by over 300 primatologists from around the world, who have done field research on their particular lemur, loris, galago, monkey, or ape in its natural habitat. The book illustrates these primates with over 1500 photographs and provides over 5000 references. You will be amazed by the diversity of the worlds primates, and it will inspire you to protect endangered primates and their habitats. Fifty percent of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to organisations working for the conservation of primates.
Автор: Robert Cribb, Helen Gilbert, Helen Tiffin Название: Wild Man from Borneo: A Cultural History of the Orangutan ISBN: 0824872835 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780824872830 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 23410.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Wild Man from Borneo offers the first comprehensive history of the human-orangutan encounter. Arguably the most humanlike of all the great apes, particularly in intelligence and behavior, the orangutan has been cherished, used, and abused ever since it was first brought to the attention of Europeans in the seventeenth century. The red ape has engaged the interest of scientists, philosophers, artists, and the public at large in a bewildering array of guises that have by no means been exclusively zoological or ecological. One reason for such a long-term engagement with a being found only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra is that, like its fellow great apes, the orangutan stands on that most uncomfortable dividing line between human and animal, existing, for us, on what has been called “the dangerous edge of the garden of nature.” Beginning with the scientific discovery of the red ape more than three hundred years ago, this work goes on to examine the ways in which its human attributes have been both recognized and denied in science, philosophy, travel literature, popular science, literature, theatre, museums, and film. The authors offer a provocative analysis of the origin of the name “orangutan,” trace how the ape has been recruited to arguments on topics as diverse as slavery and rape, and outline the history of attempts to save the animal from extinction. Today, while human populations increase exponentially, that of the orangutan is in dangerous decline. The remaining “wild men of Borneo” are under increasing threat from mining interests, logging, human population expansion, and the widespread destruction of forests. The authors hope that this history will, by adding to our knowledge of this fascinating being, assist in some small way in their preservation.
Автор: Brown Sarah Название: The Cat: A Natural and Cultural History ISBN: 0691183732 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691183732 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 23230.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
A comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the behavior and qualities of the cat
Of all the domesticated species, cats have enjoyed the most complex relationship with people--one that still leads to arguments about whether you can truly call the cat asleep by your fire "tame." The Cat is a comprehensive, richly illustrated exploration of the natural and cultural history of this much-loved pet. Chapters on Evolution & Development, Anatomy & Biology, Society & Behavior, and Cats & Humans take different angles on matters feline, offering rich information and insights about kitten development, the hierarchy of cats, how cats think, communication between cats and people, historic and extinct breeds, the challenges facing cats today and how we can help, and much, much more. The book also features a visually stunning photographic directory of more than forty popular breeds, with essential information about each. Filled with surprising facts, The Cat will enchant anyone with an interest in, or a love for, these animals.
Provides a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the natural and cultural history of the cat
Offers an in-depth discussion of behavior, including social organization, communication, courtship, and learning
Covers anatomy and physiology, including mobility, predation skills, and the genetics of coat colors
Features clear and accessible text plus infographics, diagrams, and some 250 stunning color photographs
Includes a beautiful photographic directory to more than forty breeds
Автор: Weaver Sue, Cherney Debbie Название: The Goat: A Natural and Cultural History ISBN: 0691191336 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691191331 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 23230.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: Hobby Farms GOATS: Small-Scale Herding, written by hobby farmer and prolific author and columnist Sue Weaver, is an essential guide to the wonderful world of goats. This colorful guide discusses goats of all types, including dairy goats, used for milk and cheese; meat goats; fiber goats, prized for their mohair and cashmere; recreational goats, beloved by children for their great personalities and silliness; and brush goats, the lawnmowers of creative hobby farmers and suburbanites. Weaver offers excellent advice on how to purchase a goat: sensible and direct, she advises newcomers that while goats can be profitable, they should not rush in. Before the reader fills his backyard with a herd of goats, the author warns him or her to consider that while goats are "cute, personable, charming, and imminently entertaining... they] are also destructive...mischievous, sometimes ornery, and often exasperating." The book lists the various breeds of goats commonly available as meat and dairy producers, carefully spelling out their advantages and drawbacks. In the chapter on selecting a goat, the author instructs the reader to be aware of the overall health and soundness, and to consider such the animals' horns and teeth. The book also covers general care for a small herd of goats, including outdoor housing and feeding, general health care, and maintenance. For hobby farmers ready to dive into the world of reproducing their goats, there are chapters on breeding, mating, and "Bringing Kids into the World." All goat keepers will be enlightened by the information in the chapter on behavior and solving everyday problems with their often capricious caprines. Since the focus of the book is for hobby farmers, Goats also addresses how to make money from the small-scale herd, offering advice on managing, selling, and marketing goat-derived products. The book concludes with an extensive glossary of over 150 terms, an appendix of common goat diseases, and a resource section of useful goat-relevant books, websites, and associations. Fully indexed.
Автор: Helfant Ian M. Название: That Savage Gaze: Wolves in the Nineteenth-Century Russian Imagination ISBN: 1644691345 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781644691342 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 29570.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Imperial Russia`s large wolf populations were demonized, persecuted, tormented, and sometimes admired. That Savage Gaze explores the significance of wolves in pre-revolutionary Russia utilizing the perspectives of cultural studies, ecocriticism, and human-animal studies.
Автор: Ken Gelder, Rachael Weaver Название: The Colonial Kangaroo Hunt ISBN: 0522875858 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780522875850 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 33430.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: From the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1770 to classic children's tale Dot and the Kangaroo , Ken Gelder and Rachel Weaver examine hunting narratives in novels, visual art and memoirs to discover how the kangaroo became a favourite quarry, a relished food source, an object of scientific fascination, and a source of violent conflict between settlers and Aboriginal people. The kangaroo hunt worked as a rite of passage and an expression of settler domination over native species and land. But it also enabled settlers to begin to comprehend the complexity of bush ecology, raising early concerns about species extinction and the need for conservation and the preservation of habitat.
Автор: Helfant Ian M. Название: That Savage Gaze: Wolves in the Nineteenth-Century Russian Imagination ISBN: 1618118439 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781618118431 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 86850.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Imperial Russia`s large wolf populations were demonized, persecuted, tormented, and sometimes admired. That Savage Gaze explores the significance of wolves in pre-revolutionary Russia utilizing the perspectives of cultural studies, ecocriticism, and human-animal studies.
Автор: Parrenas, Juno Salazar Название: Decolonizing extinction ISBN: 082237062X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780822370628 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 86070.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
In Decolonizing Extinction Juno Salazar Parreñas ethnographically traces the ways in which colonialism, decolonization, and indigeneity shape relations that form more-than-human worlds at orangutan rehabilitation centers on Borneo. Parreñas tells the interweaving stories of wildlife workers and the centers' endangered animals while demonstrating the inseparability of risk and futurity from orangutan care. Drawing on anthropology, primatology, Southeast Asian history, gender studies, queer theory, and science and technology studies, Parreñas suggests that examining workers’ care for these semi-wild apes can serve as a basis for cultivating mutual but unequal vulnerability in an era of annihilation. Only by considering rehabilitation from perspectives thus far ignored, Parreñas contends, could conservation biology turn away from ultimately violent investments in population growth and embrace a feminist sense of welfare, even if it means experiencing loss and pain.
Автор: Nicholle Carriere Название: Quick Reference to Mammals of Western Canada ISBN: 1551059002 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781551059006 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 9990.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Handy fold-out 12 panel nature guide featuring 85 common and interesting species of mammals of western Canada; includes size and range, along with ID tips.
Автор: Nicholle Carriere Название: Quick Reference to Mammals of Eastern Canada ISBN: 1551059010 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781551059013 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 9990.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Handy fold-out 12 panel nature guide featuring 85 common and interesting species of mammals of eastern Canada; includes size and range, along with identification tips.
Автор: Greg Richards, Leslie Hall Название: A Natural History of Australian Bats: Working the Night Shift ISBN: 0643103740 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780643103740 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 65610.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Uncovers the unique biology and ecology Australian bats. It features a description of each bat species, as well as a section on bat myths. The book is enhanced by stunning colour photographs from Steve Parish, most of which have never been seen before.
Автор: Ericha Shelton-Nix Название: Alabama Wildlife, Volume 5 ISBN: 0817319611 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780817319618 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 49890.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Offers a comprehensive update and provides a wealth of new information concerning changes and developments relative to the conservation status of wild animal populations of the state that have occurred in the decade since publication of the previous four volumes in 2004.
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