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Coastal Seas

by Dr Frances Dipper e Dr Paul Naylor

~~54,08€~~ 48,67€ 10% OFF

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 A beautifully illustrated exploration of the habitats, communities and species hidden just below the British seashore.
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Rocky Shores

by John Archer-Thomson e Julian Cremona

~~114,91€~~ 103,42€ 10% OFF

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 An accessible and engaging account of the natural history of rocky and boulder-strewn shores around Britain's coastline.
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Urban Plants

by Trevor Dines

~~47,70€~~ 42,93€ 10% OFF

 An illuminating account of urban botany in the British Isles â€" its ecology, history and cultural significance.
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Urban Plants

by Trevor Dines

~~47,70€~~ 42,93€ 10% OFF

 An illuminating account of urban botany in the British Isles â€" its ecology, history and cultural significance.
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Rare Plants

by Peter Marren

~~47,70€~~ 42,93€ 10% OFF

 A fascinating exploration of the rare plants of Britain and Ireland: their biology, ecology and place in our culture, and how we can protect and conserve them.
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Rare Plants

by Peter Marren

~~47,70€~~ 42,93€ 10% OFF

 A fascinating exploration of the rare plants of Britain and Ireland: their biology, ecology and place in our culture, and how we can protect and conserve them.
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Urban Plants

by Trevor Dines

~~54,08€~~ 48,67€ 10% OFF

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 An illuminating account of urban botany in the British Isles â€" its ecology, history and cultural significance.
ENGLISH

Rare Plants

by Peter Marren

~~54,08€~~ 48,67€ 10% OFF

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 A fascinating exploration of the rare plants of Britain and Ireland: their biology, ecology and place in our culture, and how we can protect and conserve them.
ENGLISH

Hedges

by Robert Wolton

~~47,70€~~ 38,16€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 An absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology and cultural history of the rich hedgerow heritage in the British Isles.
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Hedges

by Robert Wolton

~~47,70€~~ 38,16€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 An absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology and cultural history of the rich hedgerow heritage in the British Isles.
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Hedges

by Robert Wolton

~~54,08€~~ 48,67€ 10% OFF

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 An absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology and cultural history of the rich hedgerow heritage in the British Isles.
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Trees And Woodlands

by George Peterken

~~47,70€~~ 38,16€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 Features almost 300 colour photographs and brings together more than 60 years of research by a leading voice in British woodland ecology. Trees define woodland. They provide a complex, multi-layered habitat for a great range of wildlife, yet they are wildlife themselves, reacting to their circumstances and each other. Woodlands are important to people, supplying timber, food and fuel, accumulating carbon, and offering places of refuge and refreshment. But they are also under threat: some stand in the way of ''progress'' and all are becoming increasingly vulnerable to neglect, disease and climate change. Trees and Woodlands brings together decades of research to explore the ecology, nature conservation and wider cultural value of our native trees and shrubs, and the various ways they have combined as woodland. Incorporating personal experiences from 60 years as a forest ecologist, Peterken describes the long history of use and management; how this has influenced woodland wildlife and our art, beliefs and social attitudes. He concludes that most woods should be managed, their timber and small wood being put to good use, but recognises that this is all part of a larger question: the future of ourselves. Containing nearly 300 photographs, and interspersed with box texts describing the history and ecology of representative woods across Britain, this is a commentary on trees, woodlands and our relationship with them from one of our most highly regarded forest ecologists.
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Trees And Woodlands

by George Peterken

~~47,70€~~ 38,16€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 Features almost 300 colour photographs and brings together more than 60 years of research by a leading voice in British woodland ecology. Trees define woodland. They provide a complex, multi-layered habitat for a great range of wildlife, yet they are wildlife themselves, reacting to their circumstances and each other. Woodlands are important to people, supplying timber, food and fuel, accumulating carbon, and offering places of refuge and refreshment. But they are also under threat: some stand in the way of ''progress'' and all are becoming increasingly vulnerable to neglect, disease and climate change. Trees and Woodlands brings together decades of research to explore the ecology, nature conservation and wider cultural value of our native trees and shrubs, and the various ways they have combined as woodland. Incorporating personal experiences from 60 years as a forest ecologist, Peterken describes the long history of use and management; how this has influenced woodland wildlife and our art, beliefs and social attitudes. He concludes that most woods should be managed, their timber and small wood being put to good use, but recognises that this is all part of a larger question: the future of ourselves. Containing nearly 300 photographs, and interspersed with box texts describing the history and ecology of representative woods across Britain, this is a commentary on trees, woodlands and our relationship with them from one of our most highly regarded forest ecologists.
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Ants - The Ultimate Social Insects

by Richard Jones

~~47,70€~~ 38,16€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 ''Brilliant, fantastic and significant'' - Dr George McGavin Ants are seemingly everywhere, and this familiarity has led to some contemptuous and less than helpful stereotypes. In this compelling insight into the natural and cultural history of ants, Richard Jones helps to unravel some of the myths and misunderstanding surrounding their remarkable behaviours. Ant aggregations in large (often mind-bogglingly huge) nests are a complex mix of genetics, chemistry, geography and higher social interaction. Their forage trails - usually to aphid colonies but occasionally into the larder - are maintained by a wondrous alchemy of molecular scents and markers. Their social colony structure confused natural philosophers of old and still taxes the modern biologist today. Beginning the book with a straightforward look at ant morphology, Jones then explores the ant species found in the British Isles and parts of nearby mainland Europe, their foraging, nesting, navigating and battle instincts, how ants interact with the landscape, their evolution, and their place in our understanding of how life on earth works. Alongside this, he explores the complex relationship between humans and ants, and how ants went from being the subject of fables and moral storytelling to become popular research tools. Drawing on up-to-date science and featuring striking colour photographs throughout, this book presents a convincing case for why ants are worth our greater recognition and respect.
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Ants - The Ultimate Social Insects

by Richard Jones

~~47,70€~~ 38,16€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 ''Brilliant, fantastic and significant'' - Dr George McGavin Ants are seemingly everywhere, and this familiarity has led to some contemptuous and less than helpful stereotypes. In this compelling insight into the natural and cultural history of ants, Richard Jones helps to unravel some of the myths and misunderstanding surrounding their remarkable behaviours. Ant aggregations in large (often mind-bogglingly huge) nests are a complex mix of genetics, chemistry, geography and higher social interaction. Their forage trails - usually to aphid colonies but occasionally into the larder - are maintained by a wondrous alchemy of molecular scents and markers. Their social colony structure confused natural philosophers of old and still taxes the modern biologist today. Beginning the book with a straightforward look at ant morphology, Jones then explores the ant species found in the British Isles and parts of nearby mainland Europe, their foraging, nesting, navigating and battle instincts, how ants interact with the landscape, their evolution, and their place in our understanding of how life on earth works. Alongside this, he explores the complex relationship between humans and ants, and how ants went from being the subject of fables and moral storytelling to become popular research tools. Drawing on up-to-date science and featuring striking colour photographs throughout, this book presents a convincing case for why ants are worth our greater recognition and respect.
ENGLISH

Butterflies - A Natural History

by Martin Warren

~~47,70€~~ 38,16€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 ''If you thought butterflies were special, the clear intelligible science in this superb page-turner will make you realise they''re ultra-special'' - Matthew Oates This new addition to the British Wildlife Collection is a unique take on butterfly behaviour and ecology, written by the former Chief Executive of Butterfly Conservation, Martin Warren. It explores the secret lives of our British species (also drawing on comparative examples from continental Europe), revealing how they have become adapted to survive in such a highly competitive natural world. Combining personal anecdote with the latest discoveries in the scientific literature, this book covers everything from why we love butterflies and their life-cycle from egg to adult, to their struggle for survival in a world of predators and parasites and the miracle of migration. The final chapters explore how butterflies are recorded, the change in their ranges and abundance during the 20th and 21st centuries, and the significance of managing habitats at a landscape scale, concluding with a passionate plea for why we must act now to reverse butterfly declines. Insightful, inspiring and a joy to read, Butterflies is the culmination of a lifetime of careful research into what makes these beautiful insects tick and how and why we must conserve them.
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Butterflies - A Natural History

by Martin Warren

~~47,70€~~ 38,16€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 ''If you thought butterflies were special, the clear intelligible science in this superb page-turner will make you realise they''re ultra-special'' - Matthew Oates This new addition to the British Wildlife Collection is a unique take on butterfly behaviour and ecology, written by the former Chief Executive of Butterfly Conservation, Martin Warren. It explores the secret lives of our British species (also drawing on comparative examples from continental Europe), revealing how they have become adapted to survive in such a highly competitive natural world. Combining personal anecdote with the latest discoveries in the scientific literature, this book covers everything from why we love butterflies and their life-cycle from egg to adult, to their struggle for survival in a world of predators and parasites and the miracle of migration. The final chapters explore how butterflies are recorded, the change in their ranges and abundance during the 20th and 21st centuries, and the significance of managing habitats at a landscape scale, concluding with a passionate plea for why we must act now to reverse butterfly declines. Insightful, inspiring and a joy to read, Butterflies is the culmination of a lifetime of careful research into what makes these beautiful insects tick and how and why we must conserve them.
ENGLISH

Heathland

by Clive Chatters

~~47,70€~~ 38,16€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 An absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology, geology and cultural history of one of Britain's most important and vulnerable landscapes.
ENGLISH

Heathland

by Clive Chatters

~~47,70€~~ 38,16€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 An absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology, geology and cultural history of one of Britain's most important and vulnerable landscapes.
ENGLISH

Woodland Flowers - Colourful Past, Uncertain Future

by Keith Kirby

~~101,36€~~ 81,09€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 A scientifically robust but highly readable account of the wood beneath the trees.
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Woodland Flowers - Colourful Past, Uncertain Future

by Keith Kirby

~~101,36€~~ 81,09€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 A scientifically robust but highly readable account of the wood beneath the trees.
ENGLISH

Heathland

by Clive Chatters

54,08€ + 10% CARD

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 An absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology, geology and cultural history of one of Britain's most important and vulnerable landscapes.
ENGLISH

Woodland Flowers - Colourful Past, Uncertain Future

by Dr Keith Kirby

114,91€ + 10% CARD

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 A scientifically robust but highly readable account of the wood beneath the trees.
ENGLISH

Rocky Shores

by John Archer-Thomson e Julian Cremona

~~101,36€~~ 81,09€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 An accessible and engaging account of the natural history of rocky and boulder-strewn shores around Britain's coastline.
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