Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

The Art of the Birdhouse: Flights of Fancy
de Mike Dillon(Ed. Andrews McMeel Publishing) Isbn : 0836227042
11.8 €
Besides just habitats for birds, Seattle designer Mike Dillon's spectacular aviary creations also provide aesthetic excitement for the bird lovers who own them. From those made of eclectic materials such as found objects like twigs and bark to clever designs resembling eggplants and dancing teapots, Dillon's birdhouses entertain and delight bird buffs, gardeners, and art lovers alike. Illustrated with beautiful photographs.

Bird Migration: A General Survey
de P. Berthold(Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198546912
26.58 €
Berthold is Director of the Max Planck Institute for animal physiology in Germany.

Bird Migration: A General Survey
de P. Berthold(Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198546920
25.39 €
Berthold is Director of the Max Planck Institute for animal physiology in Germany.

One Man's Owl
de Bernd Heinrich(Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 069108470X
35.44 €
Bernd Heinrich is a nature lover, a scholar, and a fine writer. . . . One Man's Owl straddles the line between formal science and sheer love of the wild, and does it beautifully.

One Man`s Owl
de Bernd Heinrich(Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691000654
23.57 €
Bernd Heinrich is a nature lover, a scholar, and a fine writer. . . . One Man's Owl straddles the line between formal science and sheer love of the wild, and does it beautifully.

How the Tiger Lost Its Stripes: An Exploration into the Endangement of a Species
de C. Meacham(Ed. Harcourt Brace International) Isbn : 0151002797
22.8 €
Beginning with the provocative declaration "The tiger is in no danger of extinction," this extremely readable book explores the complexities of saving an endangered species. The author, a journalist, spent time with professionals from all types of tiger research, both in captivity and in the wild. The conflicts between conservationists and those exploiting the tiger are well presented. Topics such as the races of tigers and their hybridization in captivity, the use of tiger parts in traditional medicine, international cooperative efforts to breed tigers in zoos, and how to best utilize the shrinking habitat available for wild tigers are well covered. Conflicts between tiger experts are given ample space, demonstrating that the environmental community is not necessarily of one mind on the p...

Easy Japanese: A Guide to Spoken and Written Japanese
de Jack Seward(Ed. NTC Publishing Group,U.S.) Isbn : 0844284955
12.3 €
Beginning Beginning with pronunciation and including kanji formation, this easy-to-use text covers the basics of Japanese. Explanations of grammar and other language concepts are discussed in English, and include examples. Kana and kanji are introduced halfway through the book.

Roadrunners
de Lynn Hassler Kaufman, Lynn Hassler(Ed. Rio Nuevo Publishers) Isbn : 1887896643
12.3 €
BEEP ! BEEP ! It's hard to find anyone in America who isn't familiar with the roadrunner. Known for its speed, charisma, and impudence, the roadrunner has walked, or run, his way into the hearts of millions. Yet the roadrunner is more than just a cartoon, he's a cuckoo ! The roadrunner, a member of the ground-dwelling cuckoo family, has twiggy, powerful legs that can reach speeds of up to fifteen miles per hour. Birding expert Lynn Kaufman gives us this new title for our Look West series. Roadrunners is an introduction to the life of this independent and self-reliant creature. Among the exciting facts you will find : the roadrunner is a reluctant flier and will only fly in short bursts when it feels threatened. His usual diet consists of insects and scorpions. However, one of the roadrunne...

The Field Guide to Photographing Birds
de Allen Rokach, Anne Millman(Ed. Amphoto Books) Isbn : 0817438734
16.1 €
Because of their relatively small size and constant motion, birds are quite a challenge to nature photographers. Often pictured in flight, they present unique technical and compositional problems. This beautifully illustrated handbook approaches the subject according to the areas of most interest to amateurs--bird behavior, habitat and camera equipment.

Blackbirds of the Americas
de Gordon H. Orians(Ed. University of Washington Press) Isbn : 0295962534
33.26 €
Because of Orians's engaging and cre ative writing style, this highly special ized volume on the behavior of black birds will be sought after by backyard birder and trained ornithologist alike. Orians makes you want to know the de tails of blackbird feedings, nesting, courting, and communication behavior. Maps and charts complement the text, as do the fine black-and-white illustra tions by Angell. A one-of-a-kind book, highly recommended for ornithological collections. Cerise Oberman, Univ. of Minnesota Libs., MinneapolisCopyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.