Cook, L.M. (Ed.). Case Studies in Population Biology.
1st. Ed. Pub. Manchester Uni. Press 1985 pp.vi, 218 with b/w. maps and figs. 8vo. A nr. fine softback.
This book presents a series of studies designed to investigate the factors determining numbers within species and coexistance between species of animals.
£5.00 [ref: 54282]
Cornwell, P.B. Pest Control in Buildings. A Guide to the Meaning of Terms.
1st. Pub. Rentokil. 1973 pp.214 with colour and b/w. photographs. VG. in chipped dw.
£15.00 [ref: 30094]
Crothers, J.H. (Ed.). Field Studies: The Journal of the Field Studies Council. Field Studies Vol. 6, No. 4.
Pub. Field Studies Council. 1987 pp.589-780 with text figs. A vg. copy in card covers with plain white label on rear cover and handwritten label to spine.
This volume comprises five papers; one looking at A Key to the Adults of British Water Beetles, another at Plant species enrichment of ecologically impoverished grassland, a third looking at some aspects of the water chemistry in the area around Malham Tarn, a fourth providing an introduction to the natural history of hermit crabs and a fifth discussing integrated geomorphological and ecological studies on rocky shores in Southern Britain.
£15.00 [ref: 46776]
Dalton, S. Stephen Dalton’s Looking at Nature.
1st. Ed. Pub. Jarrold Colour Publicatios 1971 pp.100 with colour and b/w. photos. throughout. Small 4to. From Eric Hosking’s library with reduced-size copy of his bookplate loosely inserted. Signed by Stephen Dalton to ffep. Fine hardback in fine dw.
A collection of outstanding wildlife photographs from a photographer noted for depicting his subjects as they are seen in their natural surroundings. Eric Hosking was 'Perhaps the most famous bird photographer ever to have lived' (Gemma Padley). He was part of the New Naturalist Editorial Board and attended their first meeting in January 1943 where he would take on the role as photographic editor.
£25.00 [ref: 61646]
Diamond, Jared. The Rise and Fall of the Third Chimpanzee. How our animal heritage affects the way we live.
1st. Pub. Radius. 1991 pp.360. Fine copy in dw.
We differ in our genes by only 2% from the other two chimpanzees.The author surveys our life-cycle, our culture, our sexuality, and our history explore the ways in which weare still influenced by our recent animal origins.
£15.00 [ref: 35500]
Flattely, F.W. and Walton, C.L. The Biology of the Sea-Shore.
1st. Ed. 2nd. Imp. Pub. Sidgwick & Jackson. 1946 pp.xvi, 336 with b/w. photos. and illus. 8vo. Ex-lib. Fine hardback in fine laminated protective cover.
£9.00 [ref: 60411]
Forrest, H.E. A Handbook to The Vertebrate Fauna of North Wales.
1st. Ed. Pub. Witherby and Co. 1919 pp.106. 8vo. Hardback. Contents fine. Lettering on spine a little faded, o/w. original boards in fine condition.
£25.00 [ref: 57207]
Furneaux, W. The Sea Shore. The Outdoor World Library Series.
Rep. Pub. Library Press. 1923 pp.xviii, 436 with 313 figs. & illus. VG.
£2.00 [ref: 20388]
Gazley, J.G. The Life of Arthur Young. 1741-1820.
1st. Ed. Pub. American Philosophical Soc. 1973 pp.xvi, 727 with b/w. illus. 8vo. Review copy. Nr. fine hardback in thor. vg. dw
Arthur Young was an English writer on agriculture, economics, social statistics, and campaigner for the rights of agricultural workers.
£28.00 [ref: 55854]
Graham, F. JR. The Audubon Ark A History of the National Audubon Society.
1st. Pub. Univ. Texas. 1990 pp.333 with some illus. in text. Fine pbk. copy.
A detailed and informative on this great American environmental institution.
£7.50 [ref: 30787]