The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of the European Atlantic and Mediterranean
The waters of the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide covers all 145 species found in the Mediterranean, the waters of the European Atlantic and Iceland, along all the Scandinavian coasts, in the Black Sea and as far south as the Canary Islands. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, habitat, biology and status. Every species account comes with a colour distribution map, a depth guide, at-a-glance icons and colour illustrations. This must-have field guide also features illustrated key guides that enable you to accurately identify down to species, comparison plates of similar species, illustrations of eggcases where known and plates of teeth.
The first field guide to cover all 145 species
Features hundreds of colour illustrations, photos, maps and diagrams
Describes key features, habitat, biology and status
Includes depth guides, at-a-glance icons, key guides and teeth plates
An accessible, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide--the only one to cover all the orchids found in Britain and Ireland
Covering all fifty-one native species and twelve of uncertain origin, as well as hybrids and variants, Britain's Orchids is an engaging, intuitive and in-depth identification guide to all the orchids of Britain and Ireland at all stages of development, from first emergence to setting seed. Drawing on the authors' extensive field experience and the latest scientific research, the book uses multiple techniques to help both beginner and more advanced orchid enthusiasts to identify even the most difficult plants. It is beautifully illustrated with watercolour paintings by talented artist Sarah Stribbling, and features more than 1,200 evocative, instructive and detailed photographs. Orchids have long fired the imagination with their beauty and rarity. This book aims to ignite or increase your passion for these special plants, and for the conservation of their varied habitats--from remote mountaintops to urban wild spaces.
The first book to cover all the species at all stages of development, as well as all subspecies, varieties and confirmed hybrids
Lavishly illustrated with 98 beautiful watercolour plates
More than 1,200 stunning photos showing the orchids in their natural settings and highlighting key identification features
Simple, step-by-step system for identifying almost any orchid you encounter
Up-to-date distribution maps and seasonal charts showing when each species can be seen in its various stages of development
Sean Cole is a field naturalist who has been studying orchids for more than twenty years, with special interests in identification, taxonomy and pollination. He has published many articles on British orchids, including his specialty, the Ghost Orchid. Mike Waller is an ecologist and botanist who specializes in European orchids. He has worked for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, the Natural History Museum in London, the London Wildlife Trust and Plantlife.
The go-to photographic guide to Britain and Ireland's insects
Britain's Insects is an innovative, up-to-date, carefully designed and beautifully illustrated field guide to Britain and Ireland's twenty-five insect orders, concentrating on popular groups and species that can be identified in the field. Featuring superb photographs of live insects, the guide covers the key aspects of identification and provides information on status, distribution, seasonality, habitat, food plants and behaviour. It also offers insight into the life history of the various insect groups, many of which are truly amazing. This is the go-to guide for entomologists, naturalists, gardeners, wildlife photographers and anyone else interested in insects, whatever their level of knowledge.
More than 2,600 stunning photographs, carefully selected to show key identification features
Photo guides to every insect order, covering 316 families and almost 850 genera
Covers 1,653 species, of which 1,476 are illustrated
Designed to allow easy, accurate comparison of similar species
Up-to-date distribution maps and charts summarizing adult seasonality
QR codes that link to sound recordings of grasshoppers and crickets
Information on photographing and recording insects to help conservation
Автор: Newland David, Still Robert, Swash Andy Название: Britain`s Day-Flying Moths: A Field Guide to the Day-Flying Moths of Great Britain and Ireland, Fully Revised and Updated Second Edition ISBN: 0691197288 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691197289 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 20050.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Now fully revised and updated--a carefully designed and beautifully illustrated photographic field guide helps readers to identify the day-flying moths most likely to be seen in Great Britain and Ireland. Includes individual accounts for 158 species and full-color photos of 28 others.hers.
Автор: Kingsley Dixon Название: Coastal Plants: A Guide to the Identification and Restoration of Plants of the Greater Perth Coast ISBN: 1486311377 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781486311378 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 30490.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: The greater Perth coast is a biodiverse and ecologically vulnerable region, with its unique native plant species threatened by clearing, invasive species, fire and climate change. This second edition of Coastal Plants has been updated and expanded to provide a definitive guide to 128 of the most common plants of the Perth coastal region.
Автор: Paul E. Hosier Название: Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas: A New Guide for Plant Identification and Use in the Coastal Landscape ISBN: 1469641437 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781469641430 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 25040.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This accessibly written and authoritative guide updates the beloved and much-used 1970s classic, Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas. In this completely reimagined book, Paul E. Hosier provides a rich, new reference guide to plant life in the coastal zone of the Carolinas for nature lovers, gardeners, landscapers, students, and community leaders.
Features include:Detailed profiles of more than 200 plants, with color photographs and information about identification, value to wildlife, relationship to natural communities, propagation, and landscape use.Background on coastal plant communities, including the effects of invasive species and the benefits of using native plants in landscaping.A section on the effects of climate change on the coast and its plants.A list of natural areas and preserves open to visitors interested in observing native plants in the coastal Carolinas.A glossary that includes plant names and scientific terms.With a special emphasis on the benefits of conserving and landscaping with native plants, this guide belongs on the shelf of every resident and visitor to the coasts of the Carolinas.
Neil Jennings's new series of colourful and easy-to-use wildflower guides introduces amateur naturalists to some of the more commonly found wildflowers in western Canada. Along with hundreds of colour photos and informative descriptions containing both common and scientific flower names, the blossoms profiled are arranged by their predominant colour, and the books themselves are designed to be small and lightweight enough to encourage the user to take them into the field.
Whether hiking, walking, camping, or adventuring in the great outdoors these charming books are packed with useful information for anyone interested in enhancing their enjoyment of the natural world by learning about the flora encountered. Indeed, the ability to make an accurate identification of various wild plants is satisfying in and of itself, and the user will also be better equipped to avoid certain plants that should not be tampered with owing to their toxicity, scarcity, or sharp spines or edges.
Автор: Elliman Ted, The New England Wildflower Society, N Название: Wildflowers of New England: Timber Press Field Guide ISBN: 1604694645 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781604694642 Издательство: Workman Рейтинг: Цена: 19220.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The new edition of William Marsh Rice and His Institute, edited by Randal L. Hall, returns this fine biography to print in connection with the celebration of the centennial of the opening of Rice University. Incorporating new and important sources unearthed since the publication of the original book, this revised edition retains all the flavour and meticulous care of the earlier work.
Автор: Roche Cindy Talbott, Brainerd Richard, Wilson Barbara L. Название: Field Guide to the Grasses of Oregon and Washington ISBN: 0870719599 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780870719592 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 36030.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: An illustrated guide to all 365 species, subspecies, and varieties of grasses - both native and introduced - that grow wild in Oregon and Washington. This guide covers the entire spectrum from weedy invaders to rare native species.
Автор: Varner Collin Название: Edible and Medicinal Flora of the West Coast: British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest ISBN: 1772033235 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781772033236 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 34310.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: A clear, concise guide to more than 130 edible and medicinal plants and funghi that grow wild throughout the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest states. The coastal Pacific Northwest of North America is home to a multitude of edible and medicinal plant species, marine plants, and edible mushrooms. This compact, full-colour foragers guide offers clear photography, descriptions, safety tips and warnings, and traditional culinary and medicinal uses for every type of wild-growing flora species in the region, including: Bigleaf Mapleused to make a delicious west-coast maple syrup; Yellow Morel Mushrooma favourite of foragers but not to be confused with the false morel, which is poisonous; Sea Asparagusperfect in a salad or as an accompaniment to seafood; and Evening Primrosean introduced species to the region, used to treat a variety of ailments. Practical, user-friendly, and safe, Edible and Medicinal Flora of the West Coast is an indispensable guide for beginner and experienced foragers alike.
Автор: Turner Mark, Gustafson Phyllis Название: Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest ISBN: 0881927457 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780881927450 Издательство: Workman Рейтинг: Цена: 22250.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: Featuring more than 1240 color photographs, this comprehensive field guide describes and illustrates 1220 commonly encountered species, both native and nonnative, including perennials, annuals, and shrubs.
Автор: Parish, Roberta Coupe, Ray Lloyd, Dennis Название: Plants of the inland northwest and southern interior british columbia ISBN: 1772130834 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781772130836 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 37170.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This handy field guide features nearly 700 species of plants commonly found in the region from the crest of the Rockies west to the Coast Mountains, including the interior of Washington and Idaho. Detailed species descriptions are combined with precise drawings and excellent color photographs to make the plants of the region easy to identify. Highlights include information on edible plants and First Nations uses of plants, gardening with wild plants, a color photo guide to wildflowers, more than 1000 color photographs and more than 700 illustrations. Whether you are an avid naturalist or an armchair explorer, you are bound to find this beautifully illustrated guide an essential addition to your backpack or library.
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