The Desert Wildlife on the Last Frontier James Parry Carlton 2011 Hardback Illustrated
Up until the 20th century, many of the world's greatest deserts remained uncharted and inhabited by only the most resilient of human communities; yet Up until the 20th century, many of the world's greatest deserts remained uncharted and inhabited by only the most resilient of human communities; yet the arid wildernesses are home to a unique range of plants, invertebrates, reptiles, birds and mammals adapted to cope with the extreme conditions. Illustrated with stunning colour photography, this book focuses on the desert habitats of the world, describing their surprisingly rich biodiversity and examining the pressures facing the drylands and their wildlife. ...more
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A Dog's Life!
Araldo de Luca (Photo.) VMB 2010 Hardback Illustrated
'If I weren't a man,' said Alexander the Great, 'I'd want to be a dog.' Shaped by millennia of breeding, dogs mirror our own best qualities - loyalty,'If I weren't a man,' said Alexander the Great, 'I'd want to be a dog.' Shaped by millennia of breeding, dogs mirror our own best qualities - loyalty, courage, affection - yet beneath these traits lurks the primal wolf. The 200 photos in this magnificent volume capture the many moods of man's best friend, profiling breeds from the pugnacious bulldog to the noble Weimaraner, the frisky Jack Russell to the lugubrious basset hound.If you don't like this book, you're probably a cat. Slightly off-mint....more
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A Field Guide to the Wildlife of the British isles
Alice Tomsett Parragon 2010 Paperback Illustrated
Designed to 'encourage readers to look and find out more', this guide presents nearly 200 species, giving a cross-section of British wildlife - mammalDesigned to 'encourage readers to look and find out more', this guide presents nearly 200 species, giving a cross-section of British wildlife - mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, arthropods and fish. Each entry aims to make identification easy and provides a description of the species, its lifestyle and habitat, notes on similar species, a large colour photograph and a map showing its distribution. ...more
Fields Collins Field Guide Bill Laws Collins 2010 Hardback
The birth of civilization was triggered by the founding of fields - but today's slash-and-burn farming is less welcome, with rainforest destroyed at aThe birth of civilization was triggered by the founding of fields - but today's slash-and-burn farming is less welcome, with rainforest destroyed at an alarming rate. This guide to the world's fields covers their history and folklore as well as giving help with identification of different crops. It celebrates agriculture in its many aspects, from the terraced paddies of Asia to the prairies of the Great Plains, and stresses the importance of achieving the right balance between wilderness and cultivated land. ...more
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Woods and People Putting Forests on the Map David Foot History Press 2010 Hardback Illustrated
After millennia of relentless deforestation, Britain's woodlands have doubled over the past century. How has this come about? This important chronologAfter millennia of relentless deforestation, Britain's woodlands have doubled over the past century. How has this come about? This important chronological survey traces the development of woodland management in the UK from the establishment of the Forestry Commission to replace the trees felled during the First World War to the latest social and environmental initiatives. It discusses the roles of the timber industry, landowners, and the right to roam movement, and assesses the future of our forests. ...more
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A Very Victorian Passion The Orchid Paintings of John Day Phillip Cribb; Michael Tibbs Thames & Hudson 2004 Hardback Illustrated
John Day (1824-1888), 'a London wine merchant with a penchant for all things orchidaceous', grew, collected and painted watercolours of orchids from hJohn Day (1824-1888), 'a London wine merchant with a penchant for all things orchidaceous', grew, collected and painted watercolours of orchids from his own and other important collections. His paintings are both very beautiful and scientifically valuable, as many of the subjects were the first flowerings of newly cultivated wild orchids (the 'type' plants on which new names were based). This volume presents essays on Day and Victorian orchid culture, with a selection of 280 drawings and paintings from the Day archive at Kew. ...more
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In a Natural Light The Wildlife Art of Chris Rose Chris Rose Langford 2005 Hardback Illustrated
Chris Rose captures light in a way that few artists achieve. His paintings are not simply depictions of wildlife, but a celebration of the colours, teChris Rose captures light in a way that few artists achieve. His paintings are not simply depictions of wildlife, but a celebration of the colours, textures and patterns of the natural world. In this book he focuses on British birds, presenting around 60 paintings, often with their field sketches, and his own light-hearted and anecdotal commentary on the inspiration for each picture and the creative processes involved in painting it. ...more
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Capturing the Moment
Raymond Sheppard Langford 2009 Hardback Illustrated
Raymond Sheppard (1913-1958) was a hugely gifted artist and illustrator who specialized in animal subjects, spending many hours researching and sketchRaymond Sheppard (1913-1958) was a hugely gifted artist and illustrator who specialized in animal subjects, spending many hours researching and sketching at the London Zoo. With reproductions of around 150 paintings, drawings and illustrations, and words by Sheppard taken from his three Studio Publications on drawing, this book is a tribute to his skill in bringing to life not only his own ideas, but also the creations of leading authors of the day, including Hemingway, Jim Corbett and Enid Blyton. ...more
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How to Plant a Tree A Simple Celebration of Trees and Tree Planting Ceremonies Daniel Butler Tarcher/Penguin 2010 Hardback Illustrated
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