This edition does not include illustrations.
A fascinating exploration into the history of science and crime. In the tradition of ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’, FINGERPRINTS is the story of the race to discover the secrets trapped in the whorls and arches found on the palm of one’s hand.
Owls have always featured prominently in the mythology and folklore of a variety of cultures. These mysterious nocturnal creatures are thought to be symbols of wisdom, omens of death, and bringers of prophecy. In fact, owls are one of the oldest species of vertebrate animal, with fossils dating back 60 million years.
Ever wondered why primroses have three sorts of flowers; or about pesticide resistance in rats and mice, mosquitoes and green-fly; antibiotic resistance in disease organisms – all are examples of genetical adjustment, explained in this book.
The extraordinary role of viruses in evolution and how this is revolutionising biology and medicine.
This New Naturalist volume provides a much-anticipated overview of these fascinating birds – the first book on the natural history of British and Irish terns since 1934.
The sixth title in the bestselling Collins Guide series, this book covers the fungi of the British Isles, with considerable relevance for Europe and the wider temperate world.
Earlier naturalists formed the impression that bird numbers remained more or less stable through time. In the years since these words were written, however, changes have occurred in the landscapes of the British Isles and in the seas around our coasts, causing bird populations to fluctuate in an unprecedented way.
A first-time skywatcher’s guide from bright new talent, BBC Blue Peter astronomer, Anton Vamplew
The most complete guide to fishing fliesDescribes every type of fly – freshwater and saltwaterCovers flies from around the worldEvery fly is illustrated with a specially taken photographFlies are tied by some of the world’s most famous fly-tiers
Philosophy for busy people. Listen to this succinct account of the philosophy of Kant in just one hour.
Leslie Brown’s account of our 15 resident, 7 vagrant and 2 migrant species of eagles, falcons, hawks and vultures in Britain presents a great mass of scientific information about our birds of prey in a manner as attractive to the general reader as to the dedicated ornithologist.
(Illustrations are best viewed on a tablet.)
An introductory guide to navigating your way around the night sky and identifying what you can see on any given night.
Please note that this is the 2004 edition. Chart data is accurate to the end of 2009.
Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Leibniz in just one hour.
Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of John Dewey in just one hour.
An unhysterical look at the future of employment.
The NLP secrets that experts and top professionals use.
