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Honeybee Ecology
From the acclaimed author of Honeybee Democracy, a classic account of the ecological factors that shape the social lives of honeybees For many years, research on honeybee social life dealt primarily with the physiological processes underlying the social system of the bee rather than the ecological factors that have shaped its societies. Thomas Seeley's landmark book unites the two approaches, emphasizing ecological studies of honeybee social behavior while also offering fresh perspectives on honeybee behavior and communication. It covers a broad range of topics, from adaptiveness of worker sterility and the economics of nest construction to information-center foraging, individual versus colony level selection, sex ratio evolution, colonial thermoregulation, evolution of colony defense, and adaptive radiation in colony design. Honeybee Ecology presents honeybees as a model system for investigating advanced social life among insects from an evolutionary perspective.
Honeybee Ecology
From the acclaimed author of Honeybee Democracy, a classic account of the ecological factors that shape the social lives of honeybees For many years, research on honeybee social life dealt primarily with the physiological processes underlying the social system of the bee rather than the ecological factors that have shaped its societies. Thomas Seeley's landmark book unites the two approaches, emphasizing ecological studies of honeybee social behavior while also offering fresh perspectives on honeybee behavior and communication. It covers a broad range of topics, from adaptiveness of worker sterility and the economics of nest construction to information-center foraging, individual versus colony level selection, sex ratio evolution, colonial thermoregulation, evolution of colony defense, and adaptive radiation in colony design. Honeybee Ecology presents honeybees as a model system for investigating advanced social life among insects from an evolutionary perspective.
Enchantment by Birds
A fresh appreciation of the magic of birds and how watching them fulfils a human need to connect with nature. Enchantment by birds is commonplace. Birdwatchers merely go a step further than others and actively seek to be enchanted. This book tells why they take that extra step. It takes the reader on a series of excursions into birdwatching's past, venturing forward to the present. With an intriguing cast of characters, avian as well as human, its lively narratives explore the emotional and aesthetic impulses behind the pastime as well as its scientific and conservationist components. Its stories of 22 Australian birds range widely: from wordy squabbles over bird names to the artistic finessing of field guides; from the Paradise Parrot's tragic fall into extinction to the everyday enjoyment of a Magpie's carol; from the evolution of citizen science to the boom in birding tourism. Interlacing them all is the insight that birdwatching is a means by which modern, urban people reach out to touch the wild. A primal desire to connect with nature lies at the heart of the pastime. Enchantment by Birds not only offers a compelling exposition of what makes birders tick; it also tells us, imaginatively and informatively, why birds have a special place in our hearts.
Bugs
This book brings you up close and personal with eight different bug species in astounding motion. Using Photicular technology--an innovative lenticular-based technology that uses precision sliding lenses and four-color video imagery--each image is like a 3D movie on the page, delivering a rich, fluid, immersive visual experience, allowing Bugs to zoom in on the tiny world of insects. Watch a praying mantis diving for its pray, a house fly rubbing its fore legs, a tarantula skittering across the floor, a leaf-cutter ant hauling a giant leaf up a branch, a dung beetle pushing its ball up a hill, and more. Bugs offers readers an up-close look at bugs in motion and a window into how they move and behave. Science writer Mara Grunbaum provides an opening essay that delves into the fascinating behavior of these wonderful creatures as well as a detailed profile accompanying each image.
Birds
This astounding book comes alive to bring you up close and personal with eight different bird species. Using Photicular technology--an innovative lenticular-based technology that uses precision sliding lenses and four-color video imagery--each image is like a 3D movie on the page, delivering a rich, fluid, immersive visual experience. Penguins hop, Grebes dance in an elaborate courtship ritual, lovebirds preen, the eyes of an owl blink, geese migrate in V formation, a hummingbird sips nectar from a flower, and a mother songbird feeds its new hatchlings. Seeing is believing with the innovative and bestselling Photicular books, and now Birds gives readers a fascinating view of bird behavior in living motion. The opening essay focuses on bird behaviors--the weird, and the surprising. The profile accompanying each animal image includes information on each species. It's an aviary that you can hold in your hands!
Zoology, in Search of Animals
Since ancient times, Man was obliged to know some essential aspects of the life of animals, for having to live in the world in direct contact with these living beings, he had to know how to differentiate the dangerous species from the peaceful ones. This is how primitive man lived for several millennia, and it was not until a little more than two thousand years ago that the rudiments of zoological science emerged.We all know that Zoology deals with the study of animals and is a very broad science, since it is concerned with investigating the many aspects of animal life, and for each of these, there is a particular branch in the zoological sciences.But, in addition, Zoology also gives rise to various specialties whose main objective is the detailed knowledge of each group of animals, and within which are the following: Malacology, Carcinology, Entomology, Ichthyology, Herpetology, among others.
Australian Bird Guide
The Australian Bird Guide - the most comprehensive field guide to Australian birds ever published. Australia's avifauna is large, diverse and spectacular, reflecting the continent's wide range of habitats and evolutionary history. This book covers every regularly occurring species in Australia, including subspecies and rarities. Illustrations of more than 900 species on almost 250 plates, with particular emphasis on providing the fine detail required to identify difficult groups and distinctive plumages, make The Australian Bird Guide the most comprehensive guide to Australian birds ever published. This revised edition includes updated maps and artwork, reflecting advances in our knowledge of the biology and distribution of Australia's birds, plus fully updated text to ensure identification, distribution and status details are current and accurate, along with an improved index. This book sets the standard for coverage of Australia's remarkable avifauna. It is truly indispensable for anyone looking to explore Australia's magnificent and unique birdlife.
Meditations From The Muck
I've heard it said, "That to be a good horseman, you have to be a good human being." Meditations From The Muck is a selection of writings from my thoughts about a human being crossing the bridge to horsehumanship.I do some of my best thinking during my morning practice of cleaning stalls when I'm not too far away from home on my farm, helping other horses and their people at one of my clinics.Thank you, dear reader, for taking the time to pick this book up. I hope it counts as a blessing to you and the horses and humans in your life.Sincerely, Nahshon Cook
Totem Salmon
"A grave and delightful book, both personal and cosmic." -Gary Snyder, author of The Practice of the Wild Part lyrical natural history, part social and philosophical manifesto, Totem Salmon tells the story of a determined band of locals who've worked for over two decades to save one of the last purely native species of salmon in California. The book-call it the zen of salmon restoration-traces the evolution of the Mattole River Valley community in northern California as it learns to undo the results of rapacious logging practices; to invent ways to trap wild salmon for propagation; and to forge alliances between people who sometimes agree on only one thing-that there is nothing on earth like a Mattole king salmon. House writes from streamside: "I think I can hear through the cascades of sound a systematic plop, plop, plop, as if pieces of fruit are being dropped into the water. Sometimes this is the sound of a fish searching for the opening upstream; sometimes it is not. I breathe quietly and wait." Freeman House's writing about fish and fishing is erotic, deeply observed, and simply some of the best writing on the subject in recent literature. House tells the story of the annual fishing rituals of the indigenous peoples of the Klamath River in northern California, one that relies on little-known early ethnographic studies and on indigenous voices-a remarkable story of self-regulation that unites people and place. And his riffs on the colorful early history of American hatcheries, on property rights, and on the "happiness of the state" show precisely why he's considered a West Coast visionary. Petitions to list a dozen West Coast salmon runs under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act make saving salmon an issue poised to consume the Pacific West. "Never before, said Federal officials, has so much land or so many people been given notice that they will have to alter their lives to restore a wild species" (New York Times, 2/27/98). Totem Salmon is set to become the essential read for this newest chapter in our relations with other wild things. Freeman House, a former commercial salmon fisherman, is cofounder of the Mattole Watershed Salmon Support Group and of the Mattole Restoration Council. He lives in Petrolia in the Mattole River Valley of northwestern California, and this is his first book.
Birds at Rest
A wide-ranging account of how birds spend the quiet half of their lives Birds at Rest is the first book to give a full picture of how birds rest, roost, and sleep, a vital part of their lives. It features new science that can measure what is happening in a bird's brain over the course of a night or when it has flown to another hemisphere, as well as still-valuable observations by legendary naturalists such as John James Audubon, Alfred Russel Wallace, and Theodore Roosevelt. Much of what they saw and what ornithologists are studying today can be observed and enjoyed by any birder. From the poles to the tropics, how, when, and where birds sleep reflect the ecology and behavior of each species, as well as their evolution from dinosaur ancestors. Some sleep briefly, their brain half awake, others spend long cold nights in torpor, and a few can sleep while flying. Their roosting habits are also varied. Most birds sleep alone, some in pairs or families, while others in flocks of millions. Birds at Rest explains how each strategy works over the course of a season, a year, or a lifetime by providing protection, mating opportunities, information about food, and other survival benefits. With evocative drawings by artist and illustrator Margaret La Farge, Birds at Rest discusses how environmental challenges such as artificial lights and noise, invasive species, and climate change are disrupting avian sleep and proposes solutions to ensure that birds get the rest they need.
Wild Life
Wild Life documents the first two decades of Jack Hoy's interest and engagement in wildfowling, fishing and other country pursuits. Jack's love for the landscape and wildlife around Mersea Island shines through in his evocative, poetic prose which brings the scents, scenery and sounds of the salt marshes surrounding the Blackwater Estuary and its wild inhabitants to life in a mesmerising way. It feels as if you are walking alongside Jack as he pursues his passion. This is a work of pure delight and joy.
Limnetic Bivalves
The limnetic bivalves, or naiads of the order Unionoida, represent the largest radiation of freshwater bivalves, with six families, 181 genera and 800 species. They are found on all continents and currently represent the group of freshwater animals most at risk of extinction. The most dramatic cause of the decline and extinction of freshwater bivalves is the modification and destruction of their habitat, global climate change and the introduction of exotic (non-native) aquatic animals. This taxon is the only member of the class Bivalvia recognized for having a parasitic larval stage in its life cycle, which involves an obligatory relationship with a vertebrate host, usually a fish, and a highly modified larva, the gloquid or lasid. This characteristic of the life cycle is a key component of any conservation plan for limnetic bivalves. In order to propagate species that are in danger of extinction, the aim was to develop viable techniques for obtaining juvenile forms in the laboratory, through the artificial cultivation (in vitro) of gloquids.
Rescue Tails
Discover the remarkable journeys of dogs who, despite their pasts, found hope and formed unbreakable bonds with those who helped them along the way. This heartwarming collection celebrates second chances, resilience, and the extraordinary connection between humans and dogs.Heartwarming tales of dogs who embraced new beginningsUnforgettable journeys of hope and resilienceThe power of compassion and the incredible bond between humans and dogsHow dogs can transform lives with their unconditional loveInspiring stories that will touch your heart and motivate you to make a differenceUnbreakable bonds that will warm your soul and bring a smile to your faceRescue Tails: Unbreakable Bonds Between Dogs & Humans is a celebration of compassion, second chances, and the magic of new beginnings.
Birds of Thailand
A pocket-friendly field guide to the amazing avifauna of Thailand. Boasting a fantastic diversity of habitats, ranging from high mountain peaks to extensive mudflats, Thailand is one of the top birding destinations in Asia. An ideal companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor to the kingdom, Birds of Thailand provides photographic coverage of 400 species that regularly occur in the region, from the Siamese Fireback to the Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Thailand is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect birding guide for travellers and wildlife-watchers visiting this beautiful country.
The Social Wasps of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, Second Edition
An authoritative, stunningly illustrated guide to every species of social wasp found in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean Social wasps like hornets and yellowjackets use the power of teamwork to build complex societies and architectural wonders, and though they comprise only a fraction of the thousands of species in North and Central America, they are almost solely responsible for giving wasps a bad reputation. This beautifully illustrated field guide covers all known species of social wasps from the high arctic of Greenland and Alaska to the tropical forests of Panama and Grenada. Ideal for beginners, experts, and everyone in-between, The Social Wasps of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean is the ultimate guide to these beneficial yet misunderstood insects.Features more than 900 full-color illustrations, more than 300 maps, and dozens of photosCovers more than 200 species, including dozens of regional color formsShows detailed face and body patterns of queens, males, and workersDetailed species accounts describe key identification features, size, nests, and habitatDiscusses everything from ecology, evolution, and taxonomy to anatomy, life cycle, behavior, nest architecture, conservation, and the critical roles wasps play in the environmentShares tips and tricks for identification and for avoiding painful stingsIncludes an extensive glossary and references
Amazing Cat Stories
This book is an adorable collection of some of history's most significant cats, complete with cute illustrations. Cats have always been an important part of our lives, capturing our hearts and imaginations for thousands of years. We've had a fascination with our feline companions from the time of the earliest recorded civilizations. Their unbelievable cuteness, mischievousness, and independence make cats an eternal favorite, once worshiped in ancient civilizations and now dominating social media feeds.The relationship between humans and cats can be traced back to ancient times. In fact, the first evidence of cat and human relationships dates back over 9,500 years, when a grave was discovered containing a cat buried with its human. Cats were later revered as sacred animals in ancient Egypt, believed to possess divine powers, and often mummified after death to be buried with their human companions. In many cultures, cats were seen as symbols of good luck and protection.In AMAZING CAT STORIES, we have introduced cats that have influenced and helped shape society in ways that no one could have ever predicted. When cats and humans first started their long relationship, it began an incredible journey that is still benefiting humanity. There is no end to the amazing things that cats can achieve, and many more cats await outside these pages.
Newman's Birds by Colour
An illustrated guide that simplifies identifying southern Africa's common birds by their plumage color, featuring updated names and local language translations.Newman's Birds by Colour offers a quick and easy way to identify southern Africa's most common birds based on first impression. Now in its fourth edition, this handy illustrated guide includes photographs in addition to the illustrations, to further aid identification. It has been updated to reflect the latest name changes, and also includes bird names in several local languages. Birds are grouped in distinct sections according to the color of their plumage, as well as their size, making the book easy to navigate. An informative introduction provides practical tips for identifying birds, and includes information on bird anatomy and classification, and guidance on what you need to go birding.
Wild Monterey Bay
Wild Monterey Bay is a collection of over 40 first person accounts in response to the question: What is your most memorable wildlife encounter in Monterey Bay? Read stories from people from all walks of life who have incredible stories about the rich wildlife and vast ecosystem that is Monterey Bay. This book is a celebration of the bay and the people who interact with it.Foreword by Carl SafinaAbout This BookWild Monterey Bay started as a project asking a simple question: What's your most memorable wildlife encounter in Monterey Bay?Storytelling is human nature. We started this project in 2016 with the hope that we could capture, through personal stories, the essence of what it's like for both people and wildlife in Monterey Bay. Scientists have been studying this place for decades and people have written books about life on its shores. Unless you combine the two-the humans and the wildlife-it's hard to get the full perspective of how amazing this place really is.We interviewed forty people for this project, from many different walks of life. Some were just short-term visitors and others have lived on the shores of Monterey Bay for generations. Their stories involve at least twenty-five different species, from microscopic plankton to the largest animal to have ever lived on earth, the blue whale. We originally captured storytellers' biographical information by asking them interview questions, so their responses best reflect what was relevant to them at that time. A number of the stories also reference a specific timeline relevant to when the storytellers were interviewed. To help provide context, the dates of all interviews are listed on the top left of the story photo that begins each story.Wild Monterey Bay is a celebration of wildlife and people. We began with a website, and posted each interview on YouTube. Now we have finally turned these illustrated stories into a book for people to enjoy for years to come, and we hope you will enjoy it.
Censored Landscapes
Censored Landscapes is a compelling long-term photographic project that unveils the hidden reality of animal agriculture. Photographs, essays, poetry, and research together tell a factual story about the most abusive industry of the 21st century. Isabella La Rocca Gonz獺lez's lens captures the haunting beauty of landscapes that portray the animal agricultural industry. A number displayed with each image represents the lives imprisoned within the facility, drawing attention to the magnitude of suffering behind the banal exteriors. Portraits of nonhuman animals who have been confined in such facilities are emblematic of the vast number of animals whose individuality, sentience, and beauty are obliterated by the industry. Censored Landscapes maintains a lyrical quality through evocative photographs, poetry, and personal narrative. The project also provides a robust basis in verifiable facts and scientific research. Readers are encouraged to confront the intricate web of connections between animal agriculture, animal suffering, environmental devastation, worker exploitation, human health, economic political structures, and social justice. This book is a call to action, a revelation of the invisible, and an opportunity to see, feel, and make a difference.
The Bird Hour
Know nothing about birds? No worries. Know everything about birds? That's OK. The Bird Hour can help nearly everyone relax and put worries aside for a while. Distracted by cell phones, social media, and the general stress of life, many of us have lost the skill to be in Nature. The solution is at hand. Join Kim Antieau as she demonstrates the transforming power of the Bird Hour, a time in Nature when all you do is notice, observe, follow, and talk about birds. The Bird Hour helped Kim quell her own anxiety and depression. She shows how dedicating yourself to birds one hour at a time can help you find solace and comfort in a chaotic world.
Swoop Sing Perch Paddle
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE BOOKS Swoop Sing Perch Paddle brings together 132 screenprints by renowned wildlife artist Carry Akroyd, celebrating British birds in all their colour and charm. Originally created for The Oldie's Bird of the Month column, Carry's vibrant prints transport us through the seasons and across the country, from coast to coast and through forests, fields, back gardens and town centres. As a self-described 'bird-noticer', Carry's work reveals her keen observation of birds and their behaviour and her lifelong love of the landscapes they frequent. From a party of gregarious, seed-eating siskins to the poised peregrine perched high on a cathedral, each of her artworks is packed with personality. Carry's joyful prints are accompanied by succinct, entertaining texts from John McEwen, her long-time Bird of the Month collaborator and co-author of A Sparrow's Life's as Sweet as Ours, and their beautiful new collection is a delight for birdwatchers and art lovers alike.
A Walk on the Weird Side in Nebraska
Something mysterious ties knots and braids into flags flying high up on the flagpole, in the manes of horses during the night, in ropes unattended and Harriett McFeely has set out to explore these mysteries and present the evidence she and her team have uncovered. Much of this seems to point toward the stealthy creatures we call "Bigfoot". Whether you find her evidence sufficient proof or not, you will find an entertaining narrative, copiously illustrated, and well documented with the experts in the field of cryptozoology (the science of studying animal life that appears just at the fringe of our ability to watch them).
Vanishing Treasures
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - NAMED A BEST BOOK OF FALL: WASHINGTON POST, CBS, BOSTON GLOBE, CHICAGO TRIBUNE & MORE - From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Rundell comes a "rare and magical book" (Bill Bryson) reckoning with the vanishing wonders of our natural world"Extraordinary...For anyone whose capacity for wonder could use a jumpstart, Rundell's essays are essential reading."--Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air "In times like these, terror and rage will carry us only so far. We will also need unstinting, unceasing love. For the hard work that lies ahead, Ms. Rundell writes, 'Our competent and furious love will have to be what fuels us.' This is a book to help you fall in love." --Margaret Renkl, The New York TimesThe world is more astonishing, more miraculous, and more wonderful than our wildest imaginings. In this brilliant and passionately persuasive book, Katherine Rundell takes us on a globe-spanning tour of the world's most awe-inspiring animals currently facing extinction. Consider the seahorse: couples mate for life and meet each morning for a dance, pirouetting and changing colors before going their separate ways, to dance again the next day. The American wood frog survives winter by allowing itself to freeze solid, its heartbeat slowing until it stops altogether. Come spring, the heart kick-starts itself spontaneously back to life. As for the lemur, it lives in matriarchal troops led by an alpha female (it's not unusual for female ring-tailed lemurs to slap males across the face when they become aggressive). Whenever they are cold or frightened, they group together in what's known as a lemur ball, paws and tails intertwined, to form a furry mass as big as a bicycle wheel. But each of these extraordinary animals is endangered or holds a sub-species that is endangered. This urgent, inspiring book of essays dedicated to 23 unusual and underappreciated creatures is a clarion call insisting that we look at the world around us with new eyes--to see the magic of the animals we live among, their unknown histories and capabilities, and above all how lucky we are to tread the same ground as such vanishing treasures. Beautifully illustrated, and full of inimitable wit and intellect, Vanishing Treasures is a chance to be awestruck and lovestruck, to reckon with the beauty of the world, its fragility, and its strangeness.
Metabolic Aspects of Lipid Nutrition in Insects
This book summarizes, discusses, and speculates on the essential lipid nutrients required by insects. It examines various ways in which insects convert diverse food-plant sterols into the major insect tissue sterols and how the insect sterols are metabolized into the ecdysone moulting hormones.
Beef Cattle Science Handbook, Vol. 20
This handbook is based on presentations made at the International Stockmen's School, January 8-13, 1984. It includes papers on beef cattle genetics and selection; general anatomy and physiology; reproduction; behavior and animal welfare; feeds and nutrition; and health, diseases, and parasites.
Soil Invertebrates
Soil invertebrates make up diverse communities living in soil pores and on the soil surface, digging burrows and tunnels, processing organic matter and interacting with microbes.
The Strangest Things in the World
The Strangest Things in the World: A Book About Extraordinary Manifestations of Nature, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
The Story of Scraggles
The Story of Scraggles, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Baby Elephant Planner 2025
Baby Elephant Planner 2025 Schedule Each Appointment and Stay Organized in 2025!Would you like to: - See your schedule at a glance?- Have a clear overview of your to-do list?Then look no further...This beautiful Daily Planner 2025 lets you keep track of everything you care about.Get This 2025 Monthly Planner and Start Organizing Your LifeThis stylish agenda scheduler will make things easy. Take back control of your time, to do what really matters.This is What You Can Use This Planner For: - Keep track of appointments- Birthdays of loved ones- Meetings at the office- Family events- Medical visits- HolidaysBasically, anything you want to plan!What Will You Get If You Buy This 2025 Year Planner?- 2025 Calendar: January - December- Monthly calendar spread (2 pages!), giving you a birds-eye view of each month- For every day, space to write down your goals, tasks, and appointments- Large size: lots of space to write + quick overview of your schedule- Perfect bound and printed on high-quality durable paper- Soft, premium coverSo, would you like to be on top of things in 2025?Then don't wait any longer and click the 'Buy' button to get this 2025 planner.
Monkey Planner 2025
Monkey Planner 2025 Schedule Each Appointment and Stay Organized in 2025!Would you like to: - See your schedule at a glance?- Have a clear overview of your to-do list?Then look no further...This beautiful Daily Planner 2025 lets you keep track of everything you care about.Get This 2025 Monthly Planner and Start Organizing Your LifeThis stylish agenda scheduler will make things easy. Take back control of your time, to do what really matters.This is What You Can Use This Planner For: - Keep track of appointments- Birthdays of loved ones- Meetings at the office- Family events- Medical visits- HolidaysBasically, anything you want to plan!What Will You Get If You Buy This 2025 Year Planner?- 2025 Calendar: January - December- Monthly calendar spread (2 pages!), giving you a birds-eye view of each month- For every day, space to write down your goals, tasks, and appointments- Large size: lots of space to write + quick overview of your schedule- Perfect bound and printed on high-quality durable paper- Soft, premium coverSo, would you like to be on top of things in 2025?Then don't wait any longer and click the 'Buy' button to get this 2025 planner.
Born Free
The fiftieth anniversary edition of the classic story of Elsa the lioness and the woman who cared for her.
The Strangest Things in the World
The Strangest Things in the World: A Book About Extraordinary Manifestations of Nature, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Les abeilles
Les abeilles, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
La philosophie zoologique avant Darwin
La philosophie zoologique avant Darwin, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Birds
Enjoy beautiful photographs of birds in their natural habitats, and learn more about the feeding habits, appearance, courtship displays, and behavior of more than 130 birds.Learn about birds of all colors, shapes, and sizes, including birds-of-paradise, parrots, toucans, kingfishers, doves, pheasants, peafowl, vultures, birds of prey, owls, waterbirds, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, flycatchers, corvids, finches, sparrows, cardinals, and other songbirds. From tiny hummingbirds to the giant wandering albatross, each bird is introduced with colorful photographs and fascinating information. A beautiful gift book for the amateur birdwatcherin your life. Hardcover, 144 pages.
Trophic interaction between predatory bedbugs
Prey can be consumed more or less by biological control agents and predators have three types of interspecific interactions, (1) synergism, increased mortality of the prey in relation to each natural enemy independently, when the foraging behavior of one species facilitates the capture of the pest by other natural enemies, (2) total mortality of the pest by natural enemies together equals the sum of individual mortality by each, occurring for independent natural enemies, when they prey on different stages of the pest's life or at different times and (3) total mortality of the pest by predators together is less than the sum of individual mortality by predator. The decrease in predation rate may be due to intraguild predation and interspecific competition. Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas) and Supputius cincticeps (St疇l) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), generalist predators from the Neotropical region of South America, consume and share a wide variety of prey and are not restricted to the lower trophic level, as many can feed on each other in "intraguild predation" and cannibalism.
Macro-Benthic Invertebrates in the main channel of Egyptian Nile River
Despite numerous ecological studies on the macro-benthic invertebrates of the Egyptian Nile River and its tributaries, there is a lack of comprehensive catalogues that categorize species according to a phylogenetic scheme. This catalogue aims to address this gap by providing a comprehensive inventory and full redescription of various macro-benthic invertebrate species recorded in the main channel of the Egyptian Nile River, covering an area of 740 km from Esna in the south to El-Qanatir Al-Khayriyyah in the north. The catalogue records a total of 54 taxa, indicating a relatively high diversity of macro-benthic fauna. Among these, seven species are considered new records for the main channel of the Egyptian Nile River. The documentation of macro-benthic invertebrates is essential for understanding the biodiversity and ecological health of the Nile River. The catalogue includes detailed remarks on these invertebrates to facilitate species discrimination and provides information on their habitats and distribution patterns along different sections of the river. This catalogue serves as a valuable resource for policymakers engaged in the conservation and management of the Nile River.
Crops and fruits Damages by Avifauna
This comprehensive book delves into the critical issue of crop and fruit damage caused by avifauna (birds), exploring the extent of the problem, its ecological implications, and the strategies employed to mitigate it. Drawing on case studies from agricultural regions around the world, the book offers detailed insights into how various bird species, while essential to ecosystems, can pose significant challenges to farmers and fruit growers. The text provides a clear understanding of the types of crops and fruits most vulnerable to avian damage, the behavioral patterns of birds that contribute to these damages, and the economic toll on agricultural industries. Furthermore, it covers the role of changing environmental conditions, including habitat loss and climate change, in influencing bird feeding behavior. Beyond identifying the problems, the book offers a range of management strategies-from traditional deterrents and scare tactics to modern technologies like drones, netting systems, and bioacoustic solutions. It also emphasizes the importance of integrated pest management (IPM) techniques that balance agricultural needs with conservation efforts to protect bird species.
Eight Bears
Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled bear and the sloth bear, are far less known.In Eight Bears, journalist Gloria Dickie embarks on a globe-trotting journey to explore each bear's story, whisking readers from the cloud forests of the Andes to the ice floes of the Arctic; from the jungles of India to the backwoods of the Rocky Mountain West. She meets with key figures on the frontlines of modern conservation efforts--the head of a rescue center for sun and moon bears freed from bile farms, a biologist known as Papa Panda, who has led China's panda-breeding efforts for almost four decades, a conservationist retraining a military radar system to detect and track polar bears near towns--to reveal the unparalleled challenges bears face as they contend with a rapidly changing climate and encroaching human populations.Weaving together ecology, history, mythology, and a captivating account of her travels and observations, Dickie offers a closer look at our volatile relationship with these magnificent mammals. Engrossing and deeply reported, Eight Bears delivers a clear warning for what we risk losing if we don't learn to live alongside the animals that have shaped our cultures, geographies, and stories.
Butterflies & Blossoms
Butterflies & Blossoms: A Coloring Book of Beauty and Fun Facts for AdultsDid You Know? Unwind with Gorgeous Flowers and Butterflies While Learning Fascinating Facts!Step into a world of elegance and tranquility with "Butterflies & Blossoms: A Coloring Book of Beauty and Fun Facts for Adults." This captivating coloring book invites you to immerse yourself in intricate designs featuring stunning butterflies and beautiful blossoms. As you color each page, discover fascinating facts that bring these delicate creatures and blooms to life, adding depth to your relaxation experience.Why Choose This Flower and Butterfly-Themed Coloring Book?50+ Unique Designs: From fluttering monarchs to delicate wildflowers, each page showcases a blend of intricate butterflies and vibrant blossoms for you to color and enjoy.Hand-Crafted with Care: Each illustration is meticulously hand-drawn to offer adults a beautiful, detailed escape that's perfect for creative expression.Intriguing Fun Facts: Learn something new with each page as fascinating facts accompany every design, offering insights into the life of butterflies and the world of flowers.Perfectly Sized Pages: Large 8.5 x 8.5-inch pages provide plenty of space to relax and color in fine details.Single-Sided Pages: Prevents bleed-through, making it ideal for use with colored pencils, markers, or gel pens.More Than Just a Coloring Book!Connect with Nature: Bring the beauty of nature to your fingertips and enhance your appreciation of these natural wonders.Relax and Unwind: Coloring intricate designs has been shown to reduce stress, making it a perfect activity for adults seeking relaxation.Engaging Screen-Free Activity: Perfect for unwinding at home, enjoying peaceful moments on your travels, or as a mindful break during your day.Grab your copy of Butterflies & Blossoms: A Coloring Book of Beauty and Fun Facts for Adults today and let your creativity and knowledge bloom with every page! It's a delightful blend of art and nature, designed for any adult seeking a calming and enriching coloring journey.
Alfie and Me
When ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength, she became a part of the family, joining a menagerie of dogs and chickens and making a home for herself in the backyard. Carl and Patricia began to realize that the healing was mutual; Alfie had been braided into their world, and was now pulling them into hers. Alfie & Me is the story of the remarkable impact this little owl would have on their lives. The continuing bond of trust following her freedom--and her raising of her own wild brood--coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a year in which Carl and Patricia were forced to spend time at home without the normal obligations of work and travel. Witnessing all the fine details of their feathered friend's life offered Carl and Patricia a view of existence from Alfie's perspective.One can travel the world and go nowhere; one can be stuck keeping the faith at home and discover a new world. Safina's relationship with an owl made him want to better understand how people have viewed humanity's relationship with nature across cultures and throughout history. Interwoven with Safina's keen observations, insight, and reflections, Alfie & Me is a work of profound beauties and magical timing harbored within one upended year.
Evolutionary Ecology of Amphibians
The book treats biological concepts related to the evolution, ecology, physiology, immunology, behaviour, and morphology of amphibians in their different states. This book constitutes an actualized work indispensable for evolutionary ecologists and herpetologists.
Animal Suffering and Public Relations
Animal Suffering and Public Relations conducts an ethical assessment of public relations, mainly persuasive communication and lobbying, as deployed by some of the main businesses involved in the animal industrial complex - the industries participating in the systematic and institutionalized exploitation of animals.
Animality
By addressing the Western understanding of the status and nature of animals and the relation of animals to the question of life, this book provides a discourse on animality through an interdisciplinary investigation into various areas of humanities.The nature of animals is explored by drawing on materials from literature, art, religion, philosophy, and political science, focusing on discussions of animality about the classical culture of ancient Greece, metaphysics and its application to debates on life, Martin Heidegger's philosophical theories, and biopolitics. Although the distinctive difference between human beings from animals has long been emphasized, the author argues that they are inseparable from one another to achieve understanding. The interrogation of animality, therefore, provides a new perspective on the nature of human beings in this postmodern era.Academics in Western literature, literary theory, literary criticism and comparative literature will find this work an insightful addition to debates in their respective fields, whilst it will also help senior university students pursuing their studies.
An Introduction to Butterflies
Among insects butterflies occupy a vital position in ecosystems and their occurrence and diversity are considered as good indicators of the health of terrestrial biota. Butterflies are valuable pollinators in the local environment and help in pollinating more than 50 economically important crops. Butterflies are an excellent choice for monitoring the habitat quality. Butterflies are one of the best studied groups and are highly sensitive to habitat disturbances; they are commonly used as indicator of environmental quality. the classification, species number and conservation of butterflies are the few basic knowledge is crucial to study further, in this book an attempt was made to provide the same. hope this will help research students to basic idea of butterflies.
It's Not Just About the Fish
This is a very different angling book. It does not try to teach angling, rather it suspects that any reader will already be a competent fisherman. There is however, room for the "Compleat Tangler" too. It is unusual, quirky, and somewhat unconventional. (Other descriptions, dragged screaming from the Thesaurus, may be subject to fact checking.) If this book has any purpose at all, it is to encourage the reader to think about his own fishing, and certainly to enjoy it. A day by the river should not be "Just About the Fish", and so the book has wildlife, fish, tales and observations about life in general flitting through its pages rather as a dragonfly might pass in front of a daydreaming angler. The text is guaranteed to be free of Artificial Intelligence, and no Biros were damaged or chewed whilst it was being written. JayZS first cast a line over sixty years ago, and still fishes successfully today, for a variety of species.
