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The Bull Shark Compendium
ISBN: 9781939535894 / Angielski / Miękka / 440 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Combining 175 years of scientific discipline with a timeless adherence to Romantic, aesthetic, and existential tradition, The Bull Shark Compendium brilliantly explores the science, culture, and philosophy surrounding one of the world's most legendary creatures: the commanding Carcharhinus leucas. Beginning in 1841 with Muller & Henle's first description of the species, The Bull Shark Compendium tours 193 scientific papers featuring Carcharhinus leucas via a remarkably concise but informative two-page format: The Page of Science (left) and The Page of Conjecture (right). The Page of Science's...
Combining 175 years of scientific discipline with a timeless adherence to Romantic, aesthetic, and existential tradition, The Bull Shark Compendium br...
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82,65 |
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Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Oceans' Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter
ISBN: 9780226678764 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean, with its rolling waves and vast expanse, can seem calm, even serene. But hidden beneath the sea's waves are a staggering abundance and variety of active creatures, engaged in the never-ending struggles of life--to reproduce, to eat, and to avoid being eaten.
With Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime, marine scientist Ellen Prager takes us deep into the sea to introduce an astonishing cast of fascinating and bizarre creatures that make the salty depths their home. From the tiny but voracious arrow worms whose rapacious ways may lead to death by... When viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean, with its rolling waves and vast expanse, can seem calm, even serene. But hidden beneath the sea's waves are...
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84,62 |
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Sex in the Sea: Our Intimate Connection with Sex-Changing Fish, Romantic Lobsters, Kinky Squid, and Other Salty Erotica of the Deep
ISBN: 9781250118592 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An Oprah.com "Best Book for National Reading Month" Forget the Kama Sutra. When it comes to inventive sex acts, just look to the sea. There we find the elaborate mating rituals of armored lobsters; giant right whales engaging in a lively threesome whilst holding their breath; full moon sex parties of groupers and daily mating blitzes by blueheaded wrasse. Deep-sea squid perform inverted 69s, while hermaphrodite sea slugs link up in giant sex loops. From doubly endowed sharks to the maze-like vaginas of some whales, Sex in the Sea is a journey unlike any other to explore... An Oprah.com "Best Book for National Reading Month" Forget the Kama Sutra. When it comes to inventive sex acts, just look to the sea. ... |
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86,63 |
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Marine Biology
ISBN: 9781941775035 / Angielski / Twarda / 42 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Take a dive into the beautiful and immense sea Discover the creatures of the ocean, admire the amazing color spectrum of the coral reef, learn the composition of ocean water, and more Kids of all ages enjoy learning new vocabulary, accompanied by phonics assistance (the "sound it out" feature) that is color coded to match the illustration. The Super Smart Science Series brings joy to learning with candy-colored illustrations that engage readers of all ages
Take a dive into the beautiful and immense sea Discover the creatures of the ocean, admire the amazing color spectrum of the coral reef, learn the co...
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88,16 |
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The Marlin's Fiery Eye and Other Tales from the Extraordinary World of Marine Fishes
ISBN: 9781501779442 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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94,52 |
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The Swordfish Hunters: The Life, Death, and Future of Xiphias Gladius
ISBN: 9780578619453 / Angielski / Miękka / 310 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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94,82 |
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The Curious World of Seahorses: The Life and Lore of a Marine Marvel
ISBN: 9781771649889 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With the whimsy and heart of The Soul of an Octopus and the surprising details of the very best science writing, The Curious World of Seahorses brilliantly captures the ocean’s most charismatic and mysterious inhabitant. "When God created the seahorse," says one marine biologist, "he may have had one too many." Of all the creatures in the ocean, there are none more charming and magical—or more strange—than the seahorses. Masters of disguise, graceful dancers, and romantic lovers, seahorses are found not only in the seagrass meadows and mangroves of the world, but also throughout the...
With the whimsy and heart of The Soul of an Octopus and the surprising details of the very best science writing, The Curious World of Seahorses brilli...
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96,69 |
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Orca: How We Came to Know and Love the Ocean's Greatest Predator
ISBN: 9780190088361 / Angielski / Miękka / 408 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Orcas are the most controversial display animal in history. But how did we come to care about them in the first place? Drawing upon previously unavailable documents and interviews, this book explores our love affair with killer whales, and its impact on science, the marine park industry, and modern environmentalism.
Orcas are the most controversial display animal in history. But how did we come to care about them in the first place? Drawing upon previously unavai...
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98,21 |
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Into the Great Wide Ocean: Life in the Least Known Habitat on Earth
ISBN: 9780691181745 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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98,24 |
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The Unofficial Trial of Alexandra Morton: an illustrated screenplay
ISBN: 9781998836529 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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98,40 |
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Our Nation and The Sea: A Plan for National Action
ISBN: 9781495396380 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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99,18 |
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Sea Change: A Message of the Oceans
ISBN: 9781648432729 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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99,50 |
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A Snorkeller’s Guide to the Mediterranean
ISBN: 9781784274863 / Angielski / Miękka / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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109,45 |
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Fishing Lessons: Artisanal Fisheries and the Future of Our Oceans
ISBN: 9780226307459 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In a series of place based chapters, he channels readers through the changing dynamics of small-scale fisheries, and the issues of sustainability they face--fiscal and ecological.
In a series of place based chapters, he channels readers through the changing dynamics of small-scale fisheries, and the issues of sustainability they...
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110,03 |
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An Introduction to Using GIS in Marine Biology: Supplementary Workbook Five: Creating Maps for Reports and Publications
ISBN: 9781909832039 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is the fifth companion volume to 'An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology'. It is designed to augment the information on using GIS in marine biology provided in that book, and, indeed, to be used alongside it rather than to be used independently as a stand-alone volume. Therefore, this book will be of most interest to those who have already read 'An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology'. This book consists of five exercises covering the practical use of GIS in marine biology using ESRI's ArcGIS(r) 10.2 software. These exercises are based around creating maps for...
This book is the fifth companion volume to 'An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology'. It is designed to augment the information on using GIS in...
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110,21 |
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Shark Attacks: Myths, Misunderstandings and Human Fear
ISBN: 9781486307357 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Shark attacks are big news events and although the risk of shark attack on humans is incredibly low, the fact remains that human lives are lost to sharks every year. Shark Attacks explores the tension between risk and human fear and the need to conserve sharks and protect the important ecological roles they play in our marine environments.
Shark attacks are big news events and although the risk of shark attack on humans is incredibly low, the fact remains that human lives are lost to sha...
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110,21 |
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The Seashore Life of Jersey
ISBN: 9780901897541 / Angielski / Miękka / 84 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Jersey's seas contain a mixture of warmer southern European species and colder subarctic ones giving it a marine life which is subtly different to that of mainland Britain. This guide will help you to identify the plants and animals that you will commonly encounter in Jersey's rockpools, sandflats, gullies and other coastal habitats. It is the perfect visual guide for anyone who enjoys exploring the seashore and wants to know more about its wildlife. Key features of this guide are: - Covers 367 species which can commonly be found around Jersey's coastline - Over 550 clear colour photographs -...
Jersey's seas contain a mixture of warmer southern European species and colder subarctic ones giving it a marine life which is subtly different to tha...
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111,63 |
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The Ocean's Menagerie: How Earth's Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life
ISBN: 9780593654286 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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112,00 |
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Place Matters: Geospatial Tools for Marine Science, Conservation, and Management in the Pacific Northwest
ISBN: 9780870710575 / Angielski / Miękka / 305 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Although the ocean provides living space for about 97 percent of life on Earth, less than 5 percent of the ocean below the surface has actually been seen, let alone explored. Now, using the geogrpahic information system (GIS), marine scientists are gaining new insights into a once-mysterious world. A technologically sophisticated database, information-management, and display system, GIS holds tremendous potential for mapping, interpreting, and managing ocean environments--"from the seafloor to the seafloor to the shoreline. "Place Matters explores how marine GIS is contributing to the...
Although the ocean provides living space for about 97 percent of life on Earth, less than 5 percent of the ocean below the surface has actually been s...
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114,43 |
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The Extreme Life of the Sea
ISBN: 9780691149561 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The ocean teems with life that thrives under difficult situations in unusual environments. The Extreme Life of the Sea takes readers to the absolute limits of the ocean world--the fastest and deepest, the hottest and oldest creatures of the oceans. It dives into the icy Arctic and boiling hydrothermal vents--and exposes the eternal darkness of the deepest undersea trenches--to show how marine life thrives against the odds. This thrilling book brings to life the sea's most extreme species, and tells their stories as characters in the drama of the oceans. Coauthored by Stephen... The ocean teems with life that thrives under difficult situations in unusual environments. The Extreme Life of the Sea takes readers to the ... |
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115,27 |
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