Science & Nature 51

The essential illustrated compendium of theropod dinosaurs, from the mighty Tyrannosaurus to fierce feathered raptors The Princeton Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: Theropods brings together every species……続きを見る

The essential illustrated compendium of sauropod dinosaurs, from the towering Brachiosaurus to small, long-necked herbivores The Princeton Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: Sauropods brings together every ……続きを見る

Winner of the Book Prize of the Forum for the History of Science in America from the History of Science Society In 1906, after an earthquake wiped out much of San Francisco, leading California offic……続きを見る

Quelle est la première expérience d’Astrophysique de laboratoire ? Lorsque cette question fut posée à l’astrophysicien Émeric Falize, il était loin d’imaginer qu’il allait découvrir qu’elle était as……続きを見る

One of the earliest New World naturalists, José Celestino Mutis began his professional life as a physician in Spain and ended it as a scientist and natural philosopher in modern-day Colombia. Drawin……続きを見る

The best-selling and authoritative reference book on waterfowl has been fully revised and updated by one of the world’s most respected waterfowl biologists. Honorable Mention for the PROSE Award for……続きを見る

Everything a student, naturalist, or curious observer wants to know about the biology and diversity of geckos. Q: How do geckos walk across ceilings? A: Millions of hair-like setae on each foot. Q: ……続きを見る

Think of deer and the image that pops into most American's minds is that of a white-tailed deer, the most common large mammal in North America. Most Europeans are more familiar with red deer. It may……続きを見る

Porcupines are prickly and often misunderstood creaturesーget the facts. Could a porcupine make a good pet? Do they ever stick themselves or other porcupines with their quills? In this latest additi……続きを見る

Field-to-table cuisine! Connect with (and eat) the diverse flora around us. A recent rise in the popularity of urban farming, farmers’ markets, and foraging from nature means more people are looking……続きを見る

The fascinating biology and evolutionary history of these odd, flightless birds. Flightless, iconic birds made even more famous by the 2005 film March of the Penguins, penguins conjure up images of ……続きを見る

Do sharks lay eggs or give birth to live young? Do sharks sleep? How long do they live? How likely are shark attacks? This book answers your questions about some of nature’s most misunderstood anima……続きを見る

The essential illustrated compendium of ornithischian dinosaurs, from the tanklike Stegosaurus to duck-billed hadrosaurs The Princeton Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: Ornithischians brings together every……続きを見る

A beautifully illustrated guide to the diverse and numerous freshwater fish species in Virginia. In Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia, the foremost experts on Commonwealth fishes bring th……続きを見る

A treasure trove of scientific fact and visual explanation offers a comprehensive review of these fascinating and mysterious marine invertebrates. There are over 700 species of cephalopod, and their……続きを見る

The Chicken is an encyclopaedic, science-based study that offers a true understanding of the species, reclaiming it from its commercial status as a mere egg and meat provider. High-quality photograp……続きを見る

***"This hardback almanac is the perfect edition addition to any dog lover's library and a useful tool for anyone considering acquiring a four-legged friend for their household." - Countryside magaz……続きを見る

There are over 3,700 species of snake found on every continent except for Antarctica, ranging in size from Barbados’ tiny threadsnake to Southeast Asia’s massive reticulated python. More than any ot……続きを見る

This quick read will provide everything you need to determine where you are in time and space. 続きを見る

The origins debate has long been an area of defensiveness for Christianity and a hot-button issue within the church. But up until now, there has been no high-level introduction to the creationist pe……続きを見る

Ammonites swam in Earth’s ancient seas for nearly 400 million years. These prolific cephalopods diversified into more than 10,000 species before meeting their demise during the end-Cretaceous mass e……続きを見る

An authoritative illustrated guide to the long-necked herbivores that roamed the dinosaur world, from the enormous Brontosaurus and Brachiosaurus to their prosauropod ancestors New discoveries are t……続きを見る

This is not self-help. This is species-help. The Problem: We are spiralling toward catastropheーseven of nine planetary boundaries exceededー70% wildlife population collapseーtrajectory to Hothouse ……続きを見る

The first complete history of Britain’s mountains, capturing their beauty, tragedy and the pivotal role of these dramatic landscapes in the nation’s past and future ‘A definitive history of our rock……続きを見る

The book explores timeless questions ー What does it mean to live well? How do we understand our place in the cosmos? What kind of future can we co-create? Through vivid case studies ranging from Ev……続きを見る

Did you know that insects are at the forefront of research today? Scientists are looking to them to design heart valves, prosthetics, drones, noise-cancelling headphones and many other things. In fa……続きを見る

Tomorrow's World By John Aman Mgonja Tomorrow's World is a powerful and hopeful exploration of climate change and our role in shaping a sustainable future. Blending science, history, personal respon……続きを見る

New York Times bestseller Eleanor Herman, author of Sex with Kings and Sex with Presidents, returns with another work of popular feminist history, exploring the history of misogyny against women wit……続きを見る

For readers of John Vaillant, Robert Macfarlane, and Helen Macdonald, a lyrical, panoramic exploration of extinction as it occurs and reoccurs in natural history, myth, and science. It’s no secret w……続きを見る

"A captivating page-turner of a book that blends history, science, and chemistry together into an evocative story." ーStephen Buchmann, author of What a Bee Knows A fascinating exploration of the n……続きを見る