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This is the first general work on the rich Microlepidoptera fauna of the region, describing and illustrating 650 species (about one tenth of the total known species). It covers southern Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, southern Vietnam, West & East Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and the Philippines.

'The Second, for such as are advanced to some Ripeness of Judgment, containing Observations on the Sounds of Letters and Dipthongs; Rules for the true Division of Syllables, and the Use of Capitals, Stops, and Marks: With large Tables of Abbreviations, and Distinctions of Words; and several Alphabets of Copies for Young Writers.'

About this book This is the first-time flexi-cover edition of this classic field guide, which is the definitive volume on the region's birdlife. This award-winning book, which was first published in 2000, was fully updated in 2009 to include 76 new species for the region that were recent new discoveries for science, taxonomic 'splits' or had been recorded there for the first time. This comprehensive field guide to the birds of South-East Asia covers all of the 1,327 species recorded in the region...

In A Field Guide to the English, Lyall strides her way readably, eloquently and perceptively across the social, political and cultural landscape of contemporary England. In a narrative studded with memorable anecdote and rich in humour, she explores themes as diverse as peers, politics, the media, understatement, the weather, and England's relationship with animals, alcohol and sex. She ponders such matters as the missing link between the famous British reserve and our equally famous predilection...

Comprehensive guide that profiles all 250 of the worlds terrestrial carnivore species. Detailed account for each species describing key identification characteristics, distribution and habitat, behaviour, feeding ecology, social patterns, life history statistics, conservation and the latest classification, including some unexpected discoveries.

978-0-19-854940-6 | Paperback | 08 June 2000

N.B. Previous owners bookplate to front paste down. Some slight marks to boards. Head and tail of spine slightly bumped. 48 colour plates and over 650 illustrations. 415pp.

"This fully updated edition of the award-winning A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia includes more than 20 new species for the region which are recent discoveries, taxonomic ‘splits’ or have been recorded there for the first time. There are many new artworks and this edition has 16 more colour plates than the original, meaning fewer species per plate and therefore larger images of each species. The text has also been meticulously updated to take in the latest information on each species...

Covers 51 species of rattan, including climbing plants, in Lao PDR and neighbouring areas of Indochina. Information is given on planting, cultivation and the collection and the preservation of herbarium specimens.

Zombies: A Field Guide to the Walking Dead by Dr Bob Curran (Author) Format: Paperback (220 pages) Edition: 1 ISBN 10: 1601630220 ISBN 13: 9781601630223 Publisher: New Page Books Published: 15 Oct 2008 2 in stock Item Condition: Brand New Price:£9.87List Price: £12.99You Save:£3.12 (24%) Quantity: 1 2 Add to wishlist Or buy from Amazon.co.uk

In 1996 Sarah Lyall, a New York Times reporter, left behind her American roots and moved to London for love. As that newspaper's correspondent in London, she became known here for her witty and incisive dispatches from her adopted country, as she conjured with her new and eccentric countrymen. She also found herself with a ringside seat at a singular moment in British life: the roller-coaster years of Tony Blair's New Labour had inaugurated a battle between the old world of aristocratic privilege...

Old Series to Explorer is Chris Higley's comprehensive guide to the history of the Ordnance Survey map and is a must for anyone with an interest in the evolution and development of the famous Ordnance Survey series of maps. The book gives a brief overview of the map series published by the Ordnance Survey in the last 200 years, as well as exploring other subjects closely related to Ordnance Survey.

A Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo is the first comprehensive and accurate guide to the varied avifauna of this island biodiversity hot-spot, which comprises Brunei, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, and the Indonesian states of Kalimantan. More than 630 bird species have been recorded in Borneo and, using the most up-to-date taxonomy and nomenclature, the guide includes all recently split species and also gives full coverage to the distinctive Bornean races where they differ from their...

South-East Asia is one of the richest parts of the world in terms of mammals, with species new to science still being described on a regular basis. The first comprehensive guide to the mammals of this region, A Field Guide to the Mammals of South-East Asia covers all the mammals recorded from mainland South-East Asia, from Myanmar through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia and south to Malaysia. A detailed account with key identification characteristics, habitat and behaviour is included for each...

Illus by Swanson,(FR). Guide to 130 genera and 280 species of tree, shrub and woody vine.

Price including UK P&P: £6.99 Availability: Out of stock This item is currently out of stock. If you would like to be notified when this product becomes available again please enter your email address here. Selling for up to £8.99 in bookshops, this handsome book focuses on the 180, commonest species which are either native to Britain or regular visitors to these shores. Concise physical descriptions are given for each bird, both at rest and in flight, and distinctive behaviour patterns are also...

Identifies more than 180 popular species. Details, distinctive features, habitats,sounds and similar species. Illustrated throughout with superb photographs. Detailed maps showing distribution throughout the year.

983-812-038-3 Well illustrated, 8vo, pp viii, 254, (addenda & corrigenda slip loosely inserted), a very good paperback copy. [ Among Borneo's rich wildlife are more than 150 species of serpents, to be found throughout the coastal seas, mangroves, lowlands and the mountains. This book is a short compilation of the natural history of these fascinating creatures, their relationships to each other and with humans. Identification of species is facilitated by a checklist, key and colour plates of...

Originally published in 1994, A Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife quickly became the standard reference to the subject in the region, reprinting many times. This new edition provides the most detailed coverage of tracks, droppings, bird pellets, nests and shelters and feeding signs, not only for mammals, but also for birds, reptiles, insects and other invertebrates. Greatly expanded, this extensive update now features:

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A scholarly and practically useful guide to the field crops of Europe. Timber trees and wild plants, such as sea weeds, which are gathered commercially have been excluded, but every group of plants grown for economic purposes, on whatever scale, has been included. Crops are dealt with in taxonomic order, with discussion of each family as a whole, followed by comments on each species or group of varieties. Keys for identification are given as well as excellent colour paintings. Useful bibliography.

South-East Asia is one of the richest parts of the world in terms of reptiles. The first comprehensive guide to the reptiles of this region, A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia covers all the reptiles recorded from mainland South-East Asia, from Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia to Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia, as well as the islands of the Great Sundas (including Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Bali). A detailed account with key identification characteristics, habitat and...

Presents a compilation of the natural history of these fascinating creatures, their relationships to each other and with humans. Identification of species is facilitated by a checklist, key and colour plates of approximately two thirds of the snake species most likely to be seen. The text of the species accounts covers aspects of size, scalation, colour pattern and behaviour.

First general work on the rich Microlepidoptera fauna of the region, describing and illustrating 650 species (about one tenth of the total known species). Covers southern Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, southern Vietnam, West & East Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Pocket guide in Chinese to 458 species of bird from Taiwan, with distribution maps showing breeding / overwintering. Text and indexes give English and scientific names.

South Georgia is rich in wildlife and spectacular scenery, and it is a prime destination spot on most Antarctic tours. This beautifully illustrated field guide depicts the birds, mammals, insects, flowering plants, and other vegetation found in this unique part of the world. It features 368 full-color photographs of more than 180 species, including 65 species of birds, 20 species of sea mammals, nearly 60 species of insects, and more than 40 species of flowering and nonflowering plants. Detailed...

A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka is the first fully comprehensive, modern field guide to this ornithologically fascinating country. All of Sri Lanka's official avian species are described in the text and depicted in a collection of stunning colour plates painted by Tim Worfolk, one of Britain's leading bird artists. The text, accessible to experienced ornithologists and beginners alike, highlights the important identification features such as plumage variations, size, calls and songs, range...

Already tested in the field and based upon a critical taxonomic study, this book aids the identification of the 43 species of pine found in the region.

Identifies every tree you are likely to encounter in the gardens, parks, fields and forests of Britain and Northern Europe. Find out how to distinguish trees by their bark, leaf arrangement, scent, fruit and flowers. Also provides a leaf key and a step by step process of elimination to pinpoint species fast. Colour photographs, 431pp. 2005

Illustrated by Karen Phillipps A comprehensive, well illustrated guide to the ecology, habitat, distribution and description of 223 land mammals and 28 marine mammals of Borneo. `...an essential acquisition for anyone with an interest in the mammal fauna of the region.' ORYX

The third edition is a fully revised edition of this key guide, providing detailed descriptions for all known Malagasy amphibians and reptiles. It is comprehensively illustrated with over 1500 photographs, plus detailed distribution maps and lists of localities. In addition, there are brief chapters on the island's mammals and freshwater fish. An essential guide for anyone visiting the island.

This book has been designed to slip into a pocket and, in addition to detailed descriptions of each species, carries information on distribution, preferred habitat, habits and details of voice, longevity, breeding, gestation, weight and voice.

Brazil's bird diversity is one of the richest in the world. And yet there has never been a comprehensive field guide to this splendid and elusive avifauna. Until now. The carefully vetted text and images are the first to cover the full range of bird life in this vast and varied country. The more than 1800 up-to-date accounts treat the Yellow-nosed Albatross to the Sombre Hummingbird, the Ash-throated Gnat-eater to the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Nighthawks and Jacamars to Motmots, Puffbirds, and...

Comprehensive, taxonomically modern, and fully illustrated field guide to the Chinese birds. Over 1300 species are illustrated in 128 original paintings, and fully described in the text. Colour distribution maps are provided for all illustrated species. John MacKinnon lived in China and Hong Kong for eight years, and has extensive experience of watching and writing about Chinese birds. This important book is a landmark in field guide publishing. Contents include: Introduction to the Region; History...