Estuarine and coastal waters are acknowledged points of anthropogenic impact. For... Læs mere
Long the focus of fascination, and sometimes fear, bats account for 20% of all mammal species worldwide. This book offers an entertaining and personal vision of bats’ central place... Læs mere
An approachable step-by-step guide on how to find UK wildlife and use natural history understanding to aid successful photography. Inspiring images and comprehensive... Læs mere
The social calls of bats are increasingly being recognised as a useful aid to identification. Accompanied by an... Læs mere
Animal diversity is far greater in the sea than in terrestrial or freshwater habitats, reflected by the hugely varied fauna of rock pools. With chapters covering rock-pool ecology, seaweeds,... Læs mere
With Poole Harbour as its case study, this book examines the question of sustainable development in the coastal estuarine/marine context. Key... Læs mere
Most British birds of prey have largely recovered from historical persecution, but the beleaguered Hen Harrier is still struggling. This richly illustrated book gives a comprehensive and evocative portrait of the species, while offering an incisive overview of its conservation.
Society’s arbitrary and inconsistent grouping of animals according to their ‘use’ means that we tolerate institutionalised... Læs mere
The modern world is awash with data. The R Project is a statistical environment and programming language that can help to make sense of it all. This clear and methodical book will help you learn how to use R from the ground up, giving you a start in the world of data science.
East Africa’s birds are extraordinary in their evolution, diversity and behaviour, often proving to be the unexpected... Læs mere
Cutting-edge microbiome research is changing our understanding of reality. It is increasingly evident that microbes are the very... Læs mere
A unique collection of contributions from leading authorities on countryside and landscape history, this book honours the memory of Oliver Rackham.... Læs mere