An entertaining, instructive, diverse, and unusual book, Light and Dark: An Exploration in Science, Nature, Art and Technology encompasses a wide range of topics not normally found in one book.
Molluscan Communities of the Florida Keys and Adjacent Areas: Their Ecology and Biodiversity is the first comprehensive overview of the ecology and biodiversity of the phylum Mollusca in the area extending from the Dry Tortugas and Ten Thousand Islands in the west to Palm Beach in the east.
This book provides a comprehensive review of the silkworm as a biofactory for the mass production of various proteins, shedding new light on its potential beyond traditional silk production.
his book covers the history, biology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and the latest advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and control strategies against leishmaniasis.
There has been a large increase in the commercial use of integrated crop/pest management methods for pest and disease control on a wide range of crops throughout the world since the first edition of this book.
'A funny and beautifully written welcome to the enigmatic, weird and wonderful world of wasps' DAVE GOULSON, author of SILENT EARTHThere may be no insect with a worse reputation than the wasp, and none guarding so many undiscovered wonders.
his book covers the history, biology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and the latest advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and control strategies against leishmaniasis.
'An ode to one of the world s best-loved birds' Harper s Bazaar'The perfect book for the penguin person in your life' Daunt Books'A joy' Horatio Clare, The Spectator Electrifyingly charismatic Dan Snow, author of On This Day in History The world's best-loved bird from the world's best-known publisher what's not to like?
Dieses Buch enthält eine umfassende Analyse der rechtlichen Pflichten und Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten zum Schutz vor Risiken und Gefahren für Vögel, Fledermäuse und Insekten durch Glas und Licht.
In recent years many of the conventional methods of insect control by broad- spectrum synthetic chemicals have come under scrutiny because of their unde- sirable effects on human health and the environment.
Given the importance of livestock to the global economy, there is a substantial need for world-class reference material on the sustainable management of livestock in diverse eco-regions.
Covering an area of over 130 million km2 spanning the Mediterranean, equator and tropics, the African continent features a spectacular geographic diversity.
Research on the evolution of social behaviour has been dominated by genetic relatedness for a long time; however, both recent empirical studies and theoretical concepts give growing evidence for ecological factors acting as very prominent additional or alternative driving forces in social evolution.
Extensive grazing and browsing by domestic and wild herbivores shape the vegetation composition, structure and dynamics of many terrestrial ecosystems.
The Goat: A Natural History offers a complete overview of this captivating creature, from the goatish Greek god Pan, to their cognitive capacity and typical milk yields.
Exploring the sex life of birds and their wide range of fascinating mating and parenting habits, this comprehensive study gives you a detailed insight into bird family life.
Dieses Buch enthält eine umfassende Analyse der rechtlichen Pflichten und Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten zum Schutz vor Risiken und Gefahren für Vögel, Fledermäuse und Insekten durch Glas und Licht.
Meshing deft scientific text with Tuttle's sumptuous images, it's a superb introduction to the baroque morphologies and flying prowess of these beguiling beasts.
This book provides an insight into the everyday lives and experiences of people who live with dogs as companions; and glimpses aspects of the lives of the dogs who share their homes.
