Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

Birds of the Trans-Peros
de Jim Peterson, Barry R. Zimmer(Ed. University of Texas Press) Isbn : 0292765843
23.76 €
The Trans-Pecos, that huge region of Texas west of the Pecos River, is richer in recorded bird species than all but three of the United States. Hundreds of birders come here each year in search of species such as the Colima Warbler which are rarely if ever spotted in other parts of the country. Yet, until now, there was no comprehensive birding guide devoted to the entire region. Designed for intermediate to advanced birders, Birds of the Trans-Pecos provides an annotated checklist of all 482...

The Role of Dust in the Formation of Stars: Proceedings of the ESO Workshop Held at Garching, Germany, 11-14 September 1995 (ESO Astrophysics Symposium (European Southern Observatory))
de 35894(Ed. Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH Co. K) Isbn : 3540614621
25.52 €
The topic of this volume is becoming increasingly important in astrophysics. This is due to the highly improved technology, which allows observations in the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Here the reader finds a complete survey of the field. The first half of the book presents ground-based observations as well as results based on satellite surveys. Laboratory experiments with dust are also presented. Further topics include theoretical work on dust around young stellar objects and its role for star formation. The book addresses researchers as well as graduate students.

Season at the Point: The Birds and Birders of Cape May
de Jack Connor(Ed. Atlantic Monthly Pr) Isbn : 087113456X
20.86 €
The title's ``Point'' is Cape May Point, N.J., and the ``Season'' is the 1988 hawk-watch, a three-month period from mid- August to mid-November when tens of thousands of migrating birds pass overhead. Despite the title's narrow focus, this excellent account has a scope as broad as life on earth, and Connor leaves the reader wanting to know more, wanting even to grab binoculars and head outdoors. Like John McPhee, the author knows how to bring a subject alive through the words of the people closest to it. Here, those men and women are dedicated birders and bird-banders, two sometimes antagonistic but not always mutually exclusive groups, and the ostensible subject is raptors (a group of birds that includes both owls and hawks), or, to be technical, which Connor rarely is, the order Falconif...

Season at the Point: The Birds and Birders of Cape May
de Jack Connor(Ed. Avalon Travel Publishing) Isbn : 0871134756
11.88 €
The title's ``Point'' is Cape May Point, N.J., and the ``Season'' is the 1988 hawk-watch, a three-month period from mid- August to mid-November when tens of thousands of migrating birds pass overhead. Despite the title's narrow focus, this excellent account has a scope as broad as life on earth, and Connor leaves the reader wanting to know more, wanting even to grab binoculars and head outdoors. Like John McPhee, the author knows how to bring a subject alive through the words of the people closest to it. Here, those men and women are dedicated birders and bird-banders, two sometimes antagonistic but not always mutually exclusive groups, and the ostensible subject is raptors (a group of birds that includes both owls and hawks), or, to be technical, which Connor rarely is, the order Falconif...

Puffins
de Kenny Taylor, K. Taylor(Ed. Voyageur Press (MN)) Isbn : 0896584194
17.06 €
The three kinds of puffins that live around the northern rim of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans are among the most popular birds in the world. Many recognize these lovely seafarers' striking colors, huge bills, and stout outlines. Describing these birds and the conservation issues facing them, Puffins is the only completely up-to-date, full-color guide for general readers to all the world's puffins. It's a must for birdfanciers and for those traveling to watch puffins. For bird lovers and natural history buffs ages 10 . Also recommended: Loons, Loons: Song of the Wild, Swans, Penguins, Eagles, Eagles: Masters of the Sky.

Puffins
de K. Taylor(Ed. Colin Baxter Photography Ltd) Isbn : 1900455633
9.39 €
The three kinds of puffins that live around the northern rim of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans are among the most popular birds in the world. Many recognize these lovely seafarers' striking colors, huge bills, and stout outlines. Describing these birds and the conservation issues facing them, Puffins is the only completely up-to-date, full-color guide for general readers to all the world's puffins. It's a must for birdfanciers and for those traveling to watch puffins. For bird lovers and natural history buffs ages 10 . Also recommended: Loons, Loons: Song of the Wild, Swans, Penguins, Eagles, Eagles: Masters of the Sky.

Diving Birds of North America
de Paul A. Johnsgard(Ed. University of Nebraska Press) Isbn : 0803225660
47.5 €
The three bird families covered in this comprehensive monographloons, grebes, and auksshare many common features, but their taxonomic relationships remain in doubt. They are the most aquatic of North America birds, coming ashore, if at all, only to nest. Predominately fish eaters, all have anatomical adaptations for swimming that impede walking and make them weak fliers; diving, not flight, is their usual response to danger. Derived from a thorough review of the literature, the book is divided into two sections: comparative biology and species accounts. Scholarly and quite technical, yet accessible to serious amateur birders, this study is recommended to academic and larger public libraries. (Illustrations not seen.) Paul B. Cors, Univ. of Wyoming Lib., LaramieCopyright 1987 Reed Business ...

Special Wonders of Our Feathered Friends
de Buddy Davis, Kay Davis(Ed. Master Books) Isbn : 0890512973
12.34 €
The third entry in the highly popular Special Wonders series brings the world of exotic and spectacular birds alive in a unique and colorful way. God's amazing designs of 30 birds from around the world are highlighted in this beautiful and informational book. Full-color photography illustrates the uniqueness of each bird, and makes a great gift for any bird lover on your list. Information is provided alongside the picture, and the book includes an appendix pinpointing the intelligent design of birds and a glossary. It's a great supplement for the homeschooler.

The Tanagers: Natural History, Distribution Identification
de Morton L. Isler, Phyllis R. Isler(Ed. Smithsonian Books) Isbn : 0874745535
37.96 €
The tanagers ( Thraupinae ) are among the most colorful of songbirds. Limited to the New World, they are most numerous in tropical forests, often forming large, conspicuous, multi-species feeding flocks. All 242 currently recognized species are described and illustrated in this definitive compendium. The authors emphasize field identification, biology, and distribution. They do not attempt to solve all the taxonomic questions posed by this subfamily, pointing out instead where further research is needed. An important and beautiful book for all ornithology collections. Paul B. Cors, Univ. of Wyoming Lib., LaramieCopyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

The Tanagers: Natural History, Distribution and Identification
de Morton L. Isler, Phyllis R. Isler(Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198586043
88.62 €
The tanagers ( Thraupinae ) are among the most colorful of songbirds. Limited to the New World, they are most numerous in tropical forests, often forming large, conspicuous, multi-species feeding flocks. All 242 currently recognized species are described and illustrated in this definitive compendium. The authors emphasize field identification, biology, and distribution. They do not attempt to solve all the taxonomic questions posed by this subfamily, pointing out instead where further research is needed. An important and beautiful book for all ornithology collections. Paul B. Cors, Univ. of Wyoming Lib., LaramieCopyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.