Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

Ecology and Evolution of Darwin's Finches
de Peter R. Grant(Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691084289
25.93 €
After his famous visit to the Galapagos Islands, Darwin speculated that "one might really fancy that, from an original paucity of birds in this archipelago, one species had been taken and modified for different ends." This book is a comprehensive effort to demonstrate how much has been since learned about the evolution of these remarkable birds. It brings a broad range of material to bear on central problems of evolution, emphasizing the role of interspecific competition and of forces of natural selection acting strongly enough on genetic variation in contemporary populations to produce observable and measurable evolutionary change. The first section of the book introduces the general characteristics of the fourteen species of finches and their environments in the Galapagos archipelago and...

Parrot Culture: Our 2500-Year-Long Fascination With the World's Most Talkative Bird
de Bruce Thomas Boehrer(Ed. University of Pennsylvania Press) Isbn : 0812237935
33.2 €
After completing his conquest of the Persian empire, Alexander the Great maneuvered his army across the Hindu Kush and into India. During his two years there, he traveled from dry frigid mountains to humid tropical lowlands and then back across one of the most punishing deserts on the planet. He fought a series of desperate battles against strange foes mounted on war-elephants, suffering wounds that nearly killed him. And when he eventually turned homeward, he brought with him specimens of a rare, magical species, a bird that could speak with a human voice.Introduced to Europe by Alexander, parrots were quickly embraced by Western culture as exotic and astonishing, full of marvelous powers, and close to the gods. Over the centuries they would become objects of veneration or figures of foll...

African Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
de James Kavanagh(Ed. Waterford Press Ltd) Isbn : 158355033X
6.6 €
African Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. There are about 2,900 species of birds found in Africa. This guide provides a simplified introduction to species that are familiar, widespread and/or unique to Africa. The Pocket Traveller Eco-Travel Guides provide simplified reference to the prominent wildlife species of the world's most popular eco-tourism destinations. Each pocket-sized, folding guide identifies up to 150 species of common and unique animals in each area and most feature a map highlighting natural vegetation zones. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map)

Ergodic Concepts in Stellar Dynamics: Proceedings of an International Workshop Held at Geneva Observatory University of Geneva, Switzerland, 1-3 Mar
de V. G. Gurzadyan(Ed. Springer) Isbn : 038757929X
75 €
Advances in the dynamics of stellar systems have been made recently by applying mathematical methods of ergodic theory and chaotic dynamics, by numerous computer simulations, and by observations with the most powerful telescopes. This has led to a considerable change of our view on stellar systems. These systems appear much more chaotic than was previously thought and subject to various instabilities leading to new paths of evolution than previously thought. The implications are fundamental for our views on the evolution of the galaxies and the universe. Such questions are addressed in this book, especially in the 8 review papers by leading experts on various aspects of the N-body problem, explaining at the graduate/postgraduate level the concepts, methods, techniques and results.

Audubon Bird Stickers in Full Color: 53 Pressure-Sensitive Designs
de John James Audubon(Ed. Dover Publications Inc.) Isbn : 0486264793
4.7 €
Adapted and Arranged by Carol Belanger Grafton. Splendid portraits depicted just as the famous naturalist painted them: the American goldfinch, Brewer’s blackbird, American white pelican, Carolina parakeet, burrowing owl, mangrove cuckoo, scarlet ibis, horned lark, yellow-billed magpie, 44 others. All identified.

Acoustic Communication in Birds: Song Learning Its Consequences
de Kroodsma(Ed. Academic Press) Isbn : 0124268021
101.23 €
Acoustic Communication in Birds, Volume 2: Song Learning and Its Consequences investigates acoustic communication in birds, with emphasis on song learning and its consequences. Some issues in the study of bird sounds are discussed, with particular reference to evolutionary considerations. The ontogeny of acoustic behavior in birds is also considered, along with sound production, neural control of song, and auditory perception.Comprised of nine chapters, this volume begins with an introduction to the nature, extent, and evolution of vocal learning in birds. Several well-documented examples in which vocal development appears to proceed independently of audition (and therefore independently of vocal learning) are presented, together with aspects of selective vocal learning; the timing of voca...

Acoustic Communication in Birds: Production, Perception and Design Features of Sounds
de Kroodsma(Ed. Academic Press) Isbn : 0124268013
57.97 €
Acoustic Communication in Birds, Volume 1: Production, Perception, and Design Features of Sounds presents the scientific study of bird vocalizations. This book discusses the relations between the physical structure of bird vocalization and their quality as perceived by the recipient.Organized into nine chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the first sound recording of bird sound. This text then outlines some of the complex processes and events between sound production and behavior response to sound. Other chapters consider the study of neural control of vocalizations in birds. This book discusses as well the acoustic information transmitted through the wide range of habitats plays a crucial role in different avian behaviors, including individual and species recognition, territor...

The Folklore of Birds
de Laura C. Martin(Ed. Globe Pequot Press) Isbn : 1564408728
16.1 €
Accurate descriptions, histories, myths and legends of more than 100 birds.

North America's Greatest Waterfowling Lodges Outfitters: 100 Prime Destinations in the United States and Canada
de Chuck Petrie(Ed. Willow Creek Press) Isbn : 1572233125
18.96 €
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, waterfowl hunters spend 1.3 billion annually on their sport. Addressing these hunters' need to find the best place to hunt waterfowl, the new Willow Creek Guide, North America's Greatest Waterfowl Lodges Outfitters, profiles the best lodges in the U.S., Canada, and Central America. Extensive and reliable information is included in each listing, such as species available, guide services, seasons, licensing, prime dates to visit, accommodations, costs, contact information, acreage and more. Organized by country, region, state and province, the authoritative text equips waterfowl hunters with all they need to know to make an educated choice about the waterfowling destination ideal for them. Freshwater and saltwater species are all covered in th...

Penguin Planet: Their World, Our World
de Kevin Schafer(Ed. Northword Press,U.S.) Isbn : 1559717459
23.7 €
About This Book: Penguin Planet is the stunning result of Kevin Schafer's personal mission to observe and photograph each of the seventeen species of penguins in its natural habitat. With spectacular photos and lively text Penguin Planet is an affectionate portrait of the world's most popular birds. Includes spectacular photos of all species of penguins. Short text includes natural history tidbits, plus why penguins are so eternally and universally popular, plus reasons for the...