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Collins New Naturalist Library

H. Hewer R.

Collins New Naturalist Library

A comprehensive account of the seal’s migratory patterns, methods of hunting for food, movements and patterns of reproduction.While seals are a perennial favourite among visitors to zoos for their playful and engaging behaviour, less is known about their actions in natural habitats. Based on extensive field observations, this thoroughly illustrated volume in The New Naturalist Series is one of the most authoritative studies of its kind. The late Professor Hewer shows how recent discoveries for...

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H. Hewer R.

Collins New Naturalist Library

L. Matthews Harrison

Collins New Naturalist Library

Mammals in the British Isles looks at the influences on their numbers and distribution, both now and in the past, examines aspects of their biology with emphasis on function and physiology, and concludes with an account of relationships with man.This book by Dr Harrison Matthews will be warmly welcomed by all those for whom his British Mammals, in this series, was a standard work for nearly 30 years. In recent years our understanding of the British species has expanded greatly. This volume...

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L. Matthews Harrison

Collins New Naturalist Library

K. Edwards C.

Collins New Naturalist Library

A survey of great interest to naturalists and to the thousands of ramblers who visit the Peak District.Lying as it does at the heart of industrial England, this area of intimate wooded dales, steep-sided gorges and windswept boggy moorland, is perhaps the most welcome of all Britain's National Parks; certainly, it is the most accessible, for within 75 miles of its border lives nearly half the population of England, and the rich variety of its scenery attracts tens of thousands of visitors...

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K. Edwards C.

Collins New Naturalist Library

David Cabot

Collins New Naturalist Library

Another volume in the popular New Naturalist series, this book covers all aspects of the natural history of Ireland, from biological history, geology and climate, through to nature conservation.David Cabot, an expert in his field, provides a comprehensive view of all the different types of habitats to be found in Ireland, from the peatlands and fens, to the mountains and uplands; from broad-leaved woodland to coastal zones. The book examines the history and ecology of each of these habitats, and...

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David Cabot

Understanding Fossils

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Understanding Fossils

The first introductory palaeontology text which demonstrates the importance of selected fossil groups in geological and biological studies, particularly in understanding evolutionary patterns, palaeoenvironmental analysis, and stratigraphy. Part one explores several key concepts, such as the processes of fossil preservation, the determination of evolutionary patterns, and use of fossils and statigraphical tools. Part two introduces the main fossil groups of value in these applied fields. Part...

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P2 Purinoceptors

Jamie Goode A.

P2 Purinoceptors

Many different pathological conditions are currently under investigation as therapeutic targets of purines including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, behavioural disorders, inflammation, immunoregulation, and neuroendocrine function. This book draws together research on all aspects of P2 purinoceptors and discusses their use in different therapeutic areas.

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Jamie Goode A.

Environmental Microbiology

Ralph Mitchell

Environmental Microbiology

The bestselling reference on environmental microbiology—now in a new edition This is the long-awaited and much-anticipated revision of the bestselling text and reference. Based on the latest information and investigative techniques from molecular biology and genetics, this Second Edition offers an in-depth examination of the role of microbiological processes related to environmental deterioration with an emphasis on the detection and control of environmental contaminants. Its goal is to further...

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Ralph Mitchell

Gin: A guide to the world’s greates...

Dominic Roskrow

Gin: A guide to the world’s greatest gins

This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of gin. It includes a fascinating history of the product itself, how it’s made, how best to drink it and details of the world’s best gins.The book includes a description of the very best gins in the world. It is completely up-to-date, including details of new and emerging gins and manufacturers. Includes details of: Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, City of London, Dingle, Edinburgh, Gordon’s, Liverpool, Portsmouth and...

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Dominic Roskrow

Natural History in the Highlands an...

F. Darling Fraser

Natural History in the Highlands and Islands

The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are rugged moorland, alpine mountains and jagged coast with remarkable natural history. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland are rugged moorland, alpine mountains and jagged coast with remarkable natural history, including relict and specialised animals and plants. Here are animals in really large numbers: St. Kilda with its sea-birds, North Rona its seals, Islay its wintering geese, rivers and lochs with their...

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F. Darling Fraser

Birds of New Zealand, Hawaii, Centr...

Ber Perlo van

Birds of New Zealand, Hawaii, Central and West Pacific

The essential guide to identifying every species of bird you may see in this area, for both tourists and wildlife enthusiasts.Featuring over 750 species, Birds of New Zealand, Hawaii, Central and West Pacific is the only field guide to illustrate and describe every species of bird you may see in the area, from Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea to Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.• Text gives information on key identification features, habitat, and songs and calls• All plumages for each...

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Ber Perlo van

British Wild Flowers: A photographi...

Paul Sterry

British Wild Flowers: A photographic guide to every common species

A complete photoguide to all the wild flowers of Britain.With over 1,000 main entries covering wildflowers, shrubs, aquatic plants, grasses, sedges and rushes Collins Complete Guide to British Wild Flowers is a definitive photographic reference guide for flower enthusiasts.Helpful information about habitats of wild flowers and useful tips to aid identification are included along with a botanical hotspots section detailing 100 rarer species. Comparison pages show different leaf shapes and flower...

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Paul Sterry

Witness to Disaster: Earthquakes

National Kids Geographic

Witness to Disaster: Earthquakes

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National Kids Geographic

Witness to Disaster: Tsunamis

National Kids Geographic

Witness to Disaster: Tsunamis

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National Kids Geographic

Pesticides and Pollution

Kenneth Mellanby

Pesticides and Pollution

Pesticides and Pollution examines the problems of pollution of air, land, river, and the sea, by herbicides, pesticides, sewage, industrial effluents, gases, radiation, leakages, over-drainage, mistakes and mismanagement, in Britain today.From an objective and scientific standpoint, Dr. Mellanby examines the problems of pollution of air, land, river, and the sea, by herbicides, pesticides, sewage, industrial effluents, gases, radiation, leakages, over-drainage, mistakes and mismanagement, in...

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Kenneth Mellanby

Flowers of the Coast

Ian Hepburn

Flowers of the Coast

Few parts of our British islands can compare with our sea coasts as plant hunting ground.Flowers of the Coast takes us on a search across sand dune, cliff, shingle and rock.

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Ian Hepburn

Grass and Grassland

Ian Moore

Grass and Grassland

The use of natural and seeded grass pastures for the feeding of livestock and other unfamiliar uses for the ubiquitous grass family are described in this succinct and beautifully illustrated work.The New Naturalist series has already covered many facets of the interrelationship between man and nature, but the grass family is probably the most important man in the whole plant kingdom – just how important is shown in this book. Dr. Moore, the Principal of Seale Hayne Agricultural College in Devon,...

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Ian Moore

The Magic Hare

Lynne Banks Reid

The Magic Hare

Now available as an ebook for the first time.Once there was a hare – a joyful, dancing hare. Kings, queens, witches, giants, even a vampire, have seen this clever creature – but no one can catch him. Whoever is lucky enough to see the magic never, ever forgets. This book includes 12 stories of encounters with the magic hare.

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Lynne Banks Reid

Morpurgo War Stories

Michael Morpurgo

Morpurgo War Stories

Six best-loved novels on the theme of war by the nation’s favourite storyteller and award-winning author of ‘War Horse’, brought together in this ebook collection.A perfect introduction to Michael Morpurgo’s enthralling stories for new readers and a classic collection for fans.‘Private Peaceful’:Thomas Peaceful and his brother Charlie are on the battlefields of the First World War, trying to keep hope alive in the horror of the trenches through memories of their childhood…‘Little Manfred’:In the...

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Michael Morpurgo

Mountains and Moorlands

W. Pearsall H.

Mountains and Moorlands

An invaluable introduction to the upland regions of Britain – their structure, climate, vegetation and animal life, their present and past uses and the problems of their conservation for the future. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comMoorland, mountain-top and upland grazing occupy over a third of the total living-space of the British Isles, and, of all kinds of land, have suffered least interference by man. Mountains and moorlands provide the widest scope for studying natural wild...

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W. Pearsall H.

National Geographic Kids Chapters:...

Margaret Gurevich

National Geographic Kids Chapters: Diving With Sharks!: And More True Stories of Extreme Adventures!

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Margaret Gurevich

DAWN

Эрин Хантер

DAWN

In the exciting second Warriors story arc, the wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moons—but new prophecies from their warrior ancestors speak of a mysterious destiny and grave danger for the clans. The third of six titles in this thrilling feline fantasy adventure.Darkness, air, water, and sky will come together and shake the forest to its roots…The young feline heroes of The New Prophecy have finally made it back to the forest – but their quest is far from over.Now...

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Эрин Хантер

National Geographic Kids Chapters:...

Kitson Jazynka

National Geographic Kids Chapters: Danger on the Mountain: True Stories of Extreme Adventures!

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Kitson Jazynka

Llama Drama - In It To Win It!

Rose Impey

Llama Drama - In It To Win It!

The seventh animal in the hilarious AWESOME ANIMALS series – awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife.Lewie the llama and his flock of lambs are off to the County Fair!Farmer Palmer hopes that Lewie and the lambs will win Best in Show with their amazing acrobatic display! But then Lewie and his flock go missing…Have they run away? Have they been kidnapped? And can they be found in time to bring home a medal?

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Rose Impey

Enemy Attack!

Joe Miller

Enemy Attack!

Even bugs can be heroes! Join the Bug Buddies on bug-tastic adventures, as they pit their wits against the dreaded spider Spinner, creepiest of all creepy crawlies…Spinner's Wood is full of sticky mud, tall trees and long grass. But most of all, it's full of bugs!Meet the Bug Buddies – four best friends called Zap, Buzz, Lurch and Crunch. Their life would be perfect if it weren't for Spinner, who has eight legs and one mission: to trap the whole wood in his evil web. But even bugs can be...

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Joe Miller

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