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Birds of the South: Permanent and Winter Birds

Birds of the South: Permanent and Winter Birds
de Charlotte Hilton Green(Ed. The University of North Carolina Press) Isbn : 0807845167
14.04 €
This is a series of delightfully written sketches about the birds commonly found in the South which is intended not for the scientist but for anyone who is interested in nature's ways. In addition to descriptions of the various birds, the book contains a wealth of information concerning their habits and activities.

A Guide to the Birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

A Guide to the Birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
de Herbert A. Raffaele(Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691085544
50.8 €
This is a revised edition of a widely praised guide to the birds of the largest of the Carribean islands and the neighboring Virgin Islands. It includes detailed accounts of all 284 well-documented species known to occur in the region, 273 being illustrated. The book also contains specific sections entitled "Biogeography" and "Conservation" to foster an appreciation of the uniqueness of the region's wildlife and to develop an awareness of local conservation issues. The section "Places to Bird" will help make the stay of short-term visitors more productive. The book also substantially updates the data on avian distribution and abundance in the region covering records through November 1988. From reviews of the first edition: "This well-illustrated volume is a must for any student of birds vi...

A Guide to the Birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

A Guide to the Birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
de Herbert A. Raffaele(Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691024243
31.83 €
This is a revised edition of a widely praised guide to the birds of the largest of the Caribbean islands and the neighboring Virgin Islands. It includes detailed accounts of all 284 well-documented species known to occur in the region, 273 being illustrated. The book also contains specific sections entitled "Biogeography" and "Conservation" to foster an appreciation of the uniqueness of the region's wildlife and to develop an awareness of local conservation issues. The section "Places to Bird" will help make the stay of short-term visitors more productive. The book also substantially updates the data on avian distribution and abundance in the region covering records through November 1988. From reviews of the first edition: "This well-illustrated volume is a must for any student of birds vi...

Life Histories of North American Marsh Birds

Life Histories of North American Marsh Birds
de Arthur Cleveland Bent(Ed. Dover Publications Inc.) Isbn : 0486210820
16.1 €
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.

The Stars

The Stars
de Evry L. Schatzman(Ed. Springer-Verlag New York Inc.) Isbn : 0387541969
113.06 €
This is a modern treatment of the physics of the stars. The book starts with a chapter on stellar fundamentals, and then the story of the lives and deaths of the stars begins. The authors take us on a journey from the sun, a comparatively young star, to supernovae, manifestations of dramatic death. On the way, the reader, advanced undergraduate or beginning postgraduate, is presented with such topics as stellar evolution, mass loss and stellar wind, the hydrodynamics of stellar interiors, variability, and solar and stellar activity. This comprehensive but rigorous text, building on the theoretical and observational advances of recent years, including, for instance, a discussion of astrophysical theory in the light of Supernova 1987A, will become required reading for all serious students of...

Where the Birds Are: A Guide to All 50 States and Canada

Where the Birds Are: A Guide to All 50 States and Canada
de John Oliver Jones(Ed. William Morrow Co) Isbn : 0688051782
15.16 €
This is a massive compilation based mostly on basic information from free lists and pamphlets obtained from national wildlife refuges and other organizations. The first half of the book is organized by state/province and lists birding hotlines, bird clubs (unfortunately, phone numbers and addresses are lacking), descriptions and basic maps of selected key birding areas, plus addresses and phone numbers of refuges and agencies. The last half consists of data tables, including phylogenetic orders, and birds' seasonal status. There is so much information in this reference source that it is bound to be useful to anyone interested in these places and their birds. However, it is not a complete or comprehensive text. This is best used as a starting point and/or in conjunction with Laura and Willi...

Where the Birds Are: A Guide to All 50 States and Canada

Where the Birds Are: A Guide to All 50 States and Canada
de John Oliver Jones(Ed. William Morrow Co) Isbn : 0688096093
23.7 €
This is a massive compilation based mostly on basic information from free lists and pamphlets obtained from national wildlife refuges and other organizations. The first half of the book is organized by state/province and lists birding hotlines, bird clubs (unfortunately, phone numbers and addresses are lacking), descriptions and basic maps of selected key birding areas, plus addresses and phone numbers of refuges and agencies. The last half consists of data tables, including phylogenetic orders, and birds' seasonal status. There is so much information in this reference source that it is bound to be useful to anyone interested in these places and their birds. However, it is not a complete or comprehensive text. This is best used as a starting point and/or in conjunction with Laura and Willi...

A A Guide to the Birds of Western Africa

A A Guide to the Birds of Western Africa
de Nik Borrow, Ron Demey(Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691095205
133.97 €
This is a major new guide covering the birds of all western African countries, from Senegal and southern Mauritania east to Chad and the Central African Republic and south to Congo. No other field guide covers this region exclusively and in such comprehensive depth. A Guide to the Birds of Western Africa describes 1,285 species, representing the entire avifauna of the region. There are 147 original color plates, all painted by the same leading illustrator, comprising over 3,000 figures and depicting almost all the species described. The detailed species accounts cover all identification criteria, including differences between similar species, voice, habits, habitat, breeding, distribution, and status. The text also features color distribution maps for over 1,100 species, and numerous line ...

Birds of Tortuguero and the Caribbean Coast

Birds of Tortuguero and the Caribbean Coast
de Robert Dean(Ed. Rainforest Publications) Isbn : 1888538260
7.97 €
This is a laminated field guide with illustrations of 97 birds most commonly found along the Caribbean Coast and the Tortuguero National Park. Each species is identified by their English, Spanish and Latin Names.

Field Guide to the Birds of Western Australia

Field Guide to the Birds of Western Australia
de G.M. Storr, R.E. Johnstone(Ed. Western Australian Museum) Isbn : 0724486984
18.84 €
This is a great book for fielding. From Beginners to advanced. It is very easy to use. It is very colorful with very detailed illustrations and descriptions of the birds. Very light easy enough to take out into the field.