Wildlife: butterflies, other insects and spiders: general interest

A beautifully illustrated guide to the natural history and breathtaking diversity of spiders around the worldSpiders are dominant predators in virtually every terrestrial ecosystem on the planet.

Modernist Parasites: Bioethics, Dependency, and Literature, Post-1900 analyzes biological and social parasites in the political, scientific, and literary imagination.

An accessible field guide to more than 500 of the most commonly found spider species in North AmericaOf the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America.

Insects boast incredible diversity, and this book treats an important component of the western insect biota that has not been summarized before-moths and their plant relationships.

An indispensable guide to Great Britain and Ireland's resident and migrant dragonfly and damselfly species.

A journey inside the life of a beehive, revealing the newest and most fascinating discoveries in honeybee research.

**One of Gardens Illustrated top gardening books of the year 2024**Pollinators are essential to life on Earth.

This vintage book contains a detailed handbook on honey bee embryology.

'A fantastic little book' - BirdwatchFeaturing 130 of the most common and readily identifiable species, this illustrated pocket guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the naturally occurring spiders found in the British Isles.

"e;It's up to every single one of us to do our bit for wildlife, however small our gardens, and The Butterfly Brothers know just how that can be achieved.

The only portable full-color photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees east of the Mississippi RiverBees play a vitally important role in the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops around the globe.

This stunning field guide provides a comprehensive resource for identifying and appreciating nearly 500 species of spiders.

For thousands of years, humans have found themselves vulnerable to plagues of desert locusts.

This antiquarian volume comprises a comprehensive guide to bee-keeping, with information on seasonal management, diseases, enemies, swarming, honey production, and many other aspects of bee-keeping.

The second edition of Richard Lewington's pocket guide to the butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland.

Despite the depiction of nature "e;red in tooth and claw,"e; cooperation is actually widespread in the animal kingdom.

All animals must eat.

In an isolated pine forest on the eastern edge of Central Texas, there lies an island of abundant and diversified life known as the Lost Pines.

**A SUNDAY TIMES GARDENING BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020**'A must-read for every gardener who wants to up their game for wildlife and do their bit for the planet.

**SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** The Garden Jungle is a wonderful introduction to the hundreds of small creatures with whom welive cheek-by-jowl and of the myriad ways that we can encourage them to thrive.

Insect Biology in the Future: "e;"e;VBW 80"e;"e; contains essays presented to Sir Vincent Wigglesworth during his 80th year.

A how-to book on an exhilarating outdoor activity and a unique meditation on the pleasures of the natural worldFollowing the Wild Bees is a delightful foray into the pastime of bee hunting, an exhilarating outdoor activity that used to be practiced widely but which few people know about today.

Ants come alive on this fabulously illustrated journey into the heart of a bustling colonyAnts share a vibrant and complex communal life and remarkable abilities to communicate with each other.

This widely praised book chronicles Peter Laufer's adventures within the butterfly industry and the butterfly underground.

This vintage book contains a complete and illustrated guide to bee-keeping designed for beginners and students.

A comprehensive overview of symbiotic relationships between insects and microbesInsects and Their Beneficial Microbes is an authoritative and accessible synthesis of insect associations with beneficial microorganisms.

A remarkable look at the rarest butterflies, how global changes threaten their existence, and how we can bring them back from near-extinctionMost of us have heard of such popular butterflies as the Monarch or Painted Lady.

The most comprehensive full-color guide to the beetles of eastern North AmericaBeetles of Eastern North America is a landmark book-the most comprehensive full-color guide to the remarkably diverse and beautiful beetles of the United States and Canada east of the Mississippi River.

Butterflies of Alabama is a full-color, richly illustrated guide to the 84 known species of "e;true"e; butterflies (Papilionoidea) found within the state's borders.

'a true gem' -London Naturalist'I love this book' Nick BakerThe author completes the book with an identification guide to dung itself, so that you can identify the animal that left it behind.

Choice Reviews, Outstanding Academic TitleTechniques and systems for processing food scraps, manure, yard debris, paper, and moreTurning waste into wealth sounds too good to be true, but many worm farmers are finding that vermicomposting is a reliable way to do just that.

The ultimate photographic field guide to North American insectsThis amazing field guide enables you to identify all 783 families of insects currently recognized in the United States and Canada.

A richly illustrated and up-close look at the secret lives of spiders and other arachnidsThe American Southwest is home to an extraordinary diversity of arachnids, from spitting spiders that squirt silk over their prey to scorpions that court one another with kissing and dancing.

A marvelously illustrated guide to the world's mothsWith more than 160,000 named species, moths are a familiar sight to most of us, flickering around lights, pollinating wildflowers about meadows and gardens, and as unwelcome visitors to our woolens.

First published in 1859, "e;Bee-Keeping for Beginners"e; is a comprehensive handbook on bee-keeping with a focus on keeping bees for profit.

Arthropods as pests in crops, vectors of diseases, pollinators, and natural enemies of pests are of huge economic importance.

This deep dive into the wonderful world of insects teaches us to love the tiny, seemingly terrifying creatures all around us.

Part natural history, part gardening guide, Butterflies in the Backyard contains solid information on butterfly behavior and habitats, and also explains in careful detail how to attract these lovely creatures to your backyard with plants and feeders.

For thousands of years, humans have found themselves vulnerable to plagues of desert locusts.

The invasive Harlequin ladybird is an eye-catching and beautiful species, but it can be very difficult to identify, with huge variation in colouration and pattern.

An updated edition of the most complete resource on backyard insects availableThis second edition of Garden Insects of North America solidifies its place as the most comprehensive guide to the common insects, mites, and other ';bugs' found in the backyards and gardens of the United States and Canada.

A long-awaited update of the standard textbook on insect structure and function, revised by a team of eminent insect physiologists.

Insect Pathology: An Advanced Treatise, Volume 1 reviews some of the principal developments in insect pathology as well as the major research trends in the field.

This book presents a readable account of butterfly behaviour, based on field observations, great photographs and the latest research.

This field guide to Indiana's rich butterfly fauna covers all 149 species of butterflies and their close relatives, the skippers.

Specially written for amateurs, beginners, cottagers and others who are desirous of keeping two or three hives of bees so as to yield the best results.

This antique book is intended for the use of those who wish to keep bees, but who lack the requisite information.