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BATS (CHIROPTERA) AS VECTORS OF DISEASES AND PARASITES: FACTS AND MYTHS
Written by Sven Klimpel; Heinz Mehlhorn.
Stock no. 1826595
Published by Springer.
1st thus
2014.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Parasitology Research Monographs 5. Edited by Klimpel and Mehlhorn. Contributions by 16 international authors on the phenomenion "bats," shedding some light on their morphology, the feeding behaviors (insects, fruits, blood) of different groups, their potential and confirmed transmissions of agents of diseases, their endo- and ectoparasites, as well as countless myths surrounding their lifestyle (e.g. vampirism, chupacabras, batman etc). Green cardwraps. Colour & b/w illustrations. ISBN: 9783662523513. A few minor marks to text block. Covers lightly scuffed. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- BATS
THE BIOLOGY OF SEA TURTLES
Written by Peter L. Lutz; John A. Musick.
Stock no. 1826554
Published by CRC Press.
Circa
1997.
Very good condition.
Marine Science Series. How these endangered marine reptiles operate in, adapt to, and are dependent upon particular features of their marine environment. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w diagrams, charts and photos. ISBN: 0849384222. Third printing. Board corners lightly bumped. 'Property of Turtlewatch' written in ink to top of front endpaper. Text block very slightly grubby. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- MARINE LIFE
- BIOLOGY
- TURTLES
- REPTILE
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- CONSERVATION
LIZARDS
Written by Mindy P. Kiernan.
Stock no. 1826552
Published by Nova Publishers.
Circa
2014.
Fine condition.
Thermal Ecology, Genetic Diversity, and Functional Role in Ecosystems. Edited by Kiernan. Pictorial cardwraps. ISBN: 9781633210172. Still in original shrinkwrap.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- REPTILE
- LIZARDS
OUR FRIEND YAMBO
Written by Andre Mercier.
Stock no. 1325820
Published by Souvenir Press.
1st
1961.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
The author attempts to bring up a cheetah cub as a domestic pet right in the centre of busy city life. Black boards, gilt title to spine. 160 pages. B/w photos. Slight bumping to spine, corners and cover edges. Contents clean. Dustwrapper is slightly edge worn and a little grubby to rear panel.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- MAMMALS
THE OWLS OF NORTH AMERICA
Written by Allan W. Eckert.
Illustrated by Karl E. Karalus.
Stock no. 1325736
Published by Weathervane Books.
Circa
1987.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Large format. All the species fully described and illustrated. American edition. Colour & b/w illustrations. ISBN: 0517632209. Bookplate to front pastedown. From the personal library of Bryan L. Sage, distinguished naturalist and author. Browning to outer page edges. Wrapper is edge-creased with fading to spine and a couple of edges.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ORNITHOLOGY
- OWLS
- BIRDS OF PREY
THE HERPETOCULTURE OF LEOPARD GECKOS: TWENTY-SEVEN GENERATIONS OF LIVING ART
Written by Philippe De Vosjoli; Ron Tremper; Roger Klingenberg.
Stock no. 1325733
Published by Advanced Visions Inc..
1st
2005.
Very good condition.
Information on husbandry, veterinary medicine, breeding and vivarium design. Card wraps. Colour photos. ISBN: 0974297127. Covers slightly edge worn. Light creasing to edges of preliminary pages.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- REPTILE
- LIZARDS
IRELAND (NN 84)
Written by David Cabot.
Stock no. 1826119
Published by Harper Collins.
1st
1999.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
New Naturalist No. 84. A fascinating and highly detailed account of the natural history of Ireland, from biological history, geology and climate, to wildlife and nature conservation. Colour and b/w photos. ISBN: 0002200791. Boards clean and bright. A few tiny foxspots to top edge of text block else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine (as is normal for this series of books).
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NEW NATURALIST
- IRELAND
WILD FELL: FIGHTING FOR NATURE ON A LAKE DISTRICT HILL FARM
Written by Lee Schofield.
Illustrated by Bob Venables.
Stock no. 1826023
Published by Doubleday.
1st
2022.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A story of nature in recovery and also of the author's personal connection to the place, and the highs and lows of working for nature amid fierce opposition. Grey mottled paper boards, blue foil title to spine. B/w sketches. ISBN: 9780857527752. Top edge of text block lightly browned. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is bright and clean.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- NORTH WEST UK
- LAKE DISTRICT
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
TRIATOMINAE - THE BIOLOGY OF CHAGAS DISEASE VECTORS (ENTOMOLOGY IN FOCUS 5)
Written by Alessandra Guarneri; Marcelo Lorenzo.
Stock no. 1825218
Published by Springer.
1st
2021.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Aims to present updated knowledge on various aspects of the natural histoy, biology, and impact of triatomines. The contents consider scientific, as well as innovative perspectives, on the problems related to the role of triatomine bugs as parasite vectors affecting millions in the Latin American region. Green cardwraps. Printed by Lightning Source UK Ltd, a print on demand company. ISBN: 9783030645502. Cover edges lightly rubbed, top of spine lightly bumped. Contents clean. Appears unread.
- Categorised in:
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- BIOLOGY
- MEDICAL
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ENTOMOLOGY
SNAKES OF ARABIA: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE SNAKES OF THE ARABIAN PENINSULA AND ITS SHORES
Written by Damien Egan.
Illustrated by Damien Egan.
Stock no. 1825194
Published by Motivate Publishing.
1st
2007.
Very good condition.
Arabian Heritage Guides. An indispensable snake field guide. Card wraps. Colour photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9781860632396. Card covers rubbed at corners and top & tail of spine. Covers scuffed. Text block lightly browned. Has been read but is clean.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- SNAKE
- REPTILE
- ARABIA
BACTERIAL FISH PATHOGENS: DISEASE OF FARMED AND WILD FISH
Written by Brian Austin; Dawn A. Austin.
Stock no. 1825190
Published by Springer.
6th
2016.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Sixth Edition. This book puts emphasis on the isolation, taxonomy, diagnosis (phenotypic, serology and molecular biology), epizootiology, pathogenicity mechanisms, and methods of disease control (by vaccination, immunostimulation, probiotics, prebiotics, plant products, and antimicrobial compounds). Primarily targeted at research workers, including postgraduate students, and diagnosticians, as well as veterinary microbiologists, publich health scientists and microbialecologists. Green glazed boards. A few colour photos. Printed by Printforce, Netherlands, a print on demand company. ISBN: 9783319326733. Spine & corners lightly rubbed, minor knocks to lower edges of boards. Some very slight page crinkling. Contents clean.
THE MEASUREMENT OF ROUNDWOOD: METHODOLOGIES AND CONVERSION RATIOS
Written by Matthew A. Fonseca.
Stock no. 1825188
Published by Cabi Publishing.
1st
2005.
Very good condition.
This comprehensive volume provides hard-to-find information and instructions on the many methods by which roundwood and the products of roundwood are measured. Green glazed pictorial boards. ISBN: 9780851990798. Board corners rubbed and worn. Boards lightly scuffed. Light foxing to endpapers, prelims and last couple of pages, else clean.
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- BOTANY
- FORESTRY
- ECONOMICS