The Marine World: A Natural History of Ocean Life (Dipper Frances)(Pevná vazba)

The Marine World: A Natural History of Ocean Life (Dipper Frances)(Pevná vazba)

The Marine World is a book for everyone with an interest in the ocean, from the marine biologist or student wanting expert knowledge of a particular group to the naturalist or diver exploring the seashore and beyond. With colour illustrations, line drawings, more than 1,500 colour photographs, and

The Illlustrated Encyclopedia of Fish & Shellfish of the World: A Natural History Identification Guide to the Diverse Animal Life of Deep Oceans, Open (Hall Derek)(Pevná vazba)

An incredible illustrated directory of 1250 marine and freshwater species, with a natural history

Ocean Ecology: Marine Life in the Age of Humans (Duffy J. Emmett)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive introduction to ocean ecology and a new way of thinking about ocean life Marine ecology is more interdisciplinary, broader in scope, and more intimately linked to human activities than ever before. Ocean Ecology provides advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and practitioners

The Life and Death of Ancient Cities: A Natural History (Woolf Greg)(Pevná vazba)

The Natural History of Selborne (White Gilbert)(Pevná vazba)

Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne (1789) reveals a world of wonders in nature. Over a period of twenty years White describes in minute detail the behaviour of animals through the changing seasons in the rural Hampshire parish of Selborne. He notes everything from the habits of an

Ocean, Exploring the Marine World

Experience the force, mystery, and beauty of the ocean and seas through more than 300 images - featuring underwater photography, oceanographic maps and scientific illustrations, as well as paintings, sculptures and popular films.Oceanography and art collide in this visual celebration of humans'

The Worlds of the Indian Ocean: A Global History (Beaujard Philippe)(Pevná vazba)

Europe's place in history is re-assessed in this first comprehensive history of the ancient world, centering on the Indian Ocean and its role in pre-modern globalization. Philippe Beaujard presents an ambitious and comprehensive global history of the Indian Ocean world, from the earliest state

Art of Nature: Three Centuries of Natural History Art from Around the World (Magee Judith)(Pevná vazba)

Spiders of the World - A Natural History (Platnick Norman)(Pevná vazba)

Spiders of the World explores the huge diversity of spider species and their fascinating traits, with profiles of over 100 families accompanied by expert commentary and beautiful

The Life of the Automobile: The Complete History of the Motor Car (Parissien Steven)(Pevná vazba)

The Life of the Automobile is the first comprehensive world history of the car.The automobile has arguably shaped the modern era more profoundly than any other human invention, and author Steven Parissien examines the impact, development, and significance of the automobile over its turbulent and

Atlas of Ocean Adventures - A Collection of Natural Wonders, Marine Marvels and Undersea Antics from Across the Globe (Hawkins Emily)(Pevná vazba)

From the best-selling series comes Atlas of Ocean Adventures - a deep-dive through the world's oceans to discover strange creatures and the unique environments in which they

Mushrooms: The Natural and Human World of British Fungi (Marren Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Mushrooms, the first of a major new series of books on British natural history, provides a remarkable insight into the natural and human world of fungi. Peter Marren, in his inimitable, relaxed style, guides the reader through the extraordinary riches of this often overlooked group, from the

The Year That Changed Our World: A Photographic History of the Covid-19 Pandemic - Agence France Presse, Marielle Eudes

A visual history of the world under COVID-19, revealing stories of hope behind the headlines The Year That Changed Our World is the definitive, visual history of the Covid-19 Pandemic. With more than 400 photographs, this ambitious publication traces the arc of the Pandemic from China in early 2020

Blue Planet II: A New World of Hidden Depths (Honeyborne James)(Pevná vazba)

Take a deep breath and dive into the mysteries of the ocean. Our understanding of ocean life has changed dramatically in the last decade, with new species, new behaviours, and new habitats being discovered at a rapid rate. Blue Planet II, which accompanies an epic 7-part series on BBC1, is a

The Course of Landscape Architecture: A History of Our Designs on the Natural World, from Prehistory to the Present (Girot Christophe)(Pevná vazba)

In many ways the history of civilization is a history of humans' relationship with nature. Starting from the dual inclination to clear land for cultivation and to enclose space for protection--the forest clearing and the walled garden--there emerges a vital and multifaceted narrative that describes

The Curious World of Seaweed (Iselin Josie)(Pevná vazba)

Marine algae are the supreme eco-engineers of life: they oxygenate the waters, create habitat for countless other organisms, and form the base of a food chain that keeps our planet unique in the universe as we know it. In this beautiful volume Josie Iselin explores both the artistic and the

A History of Words for Children - Mary Richards

A history of the world told through the prism of language, from Shakespeare to Anne Frank, Martin Luther King to Greta Thunberg. A History of Words for Children explores the uniquely human ability to transfer thoughts from one brain to another using words. Written in a lively narrative style, the

A Natural History of Fairies (Hawkins Emily)(Pevná vazba)

This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker, and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with

The Natural History of Canadian Mammals (Naughton Donna)(Pevná vazba)

Comprehensive and immensely valuable, The Natural History of Canadian Mammals will become a treasured companion for scientific researchers, animal lovers, and all those wishing to gain a greater appreciation of Canada's natural

Speyside Odyssey - A Natural History of the Atlantic Salmon (Matheson Norman)(Pevná vazba)

Filled with beautiful illustrations, 'A Speyside Odyssey' details the fascinating life story of the Atlantic Salmon as it undertakes one of the most remarkable, and most deadly, journeys in

Below the Edge of Darkness: A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea (Widder Edith)(Pevná vazba)

A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean to understand bioluminescence--the language of light that helps life communicate in the darkness--and what it tells us about the future of life on Earth. 'Edith Widder's story is one of hardscrabble optimism, two-fisted exploration,

Citizens of the Sea: Wondrous Creatures from the Census of Marine Life (Knowlton Nancy)(Pevná vazba)

National Geographic underwater photographers and the Census of Marine Life capture the astonishing diversity and the most intriguing organisms in the ocean in this riveting book, by marine scientist Nancy Knowlton. As you read lively vignettes about sea creatures' names, defenses, migration,

The Swan: A Natural History (Schuyl Malcolm)(Pevná vazba)

Stunning photographs illustrate our new natural history of the swan, this much-loved creature of beauty and grace. Professional photographer Malcolm Schuyl has studied the swan for decades -- observing, researching and photographing it throughout its life-cycle. His lively and inspirational book

Natural History (Pliny)(Pevná vazba)

Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of