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The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians

by Bo Beolens, Michael Watkins & Michael Grayson – Pelagic Publishing (April 22, 2013)

Following the success of their Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles, the authors have joined forces to give amphibians a similar treatment. They have tracked down 1,609 honoured individuals and composed for each a...

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Ladybirds

by Helen E. Roy, Peter M. J. Brown, Richard F. Comont & John J. Sloggett et al. – Pelagic Publishing (April 15, 2013)

This revised and updated edition of Ladybirds provides a succinct but comprehensive and accessible overview of the biology of ladybirds and their parasites, focusing on ecology in an evolutionary context.

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Britain's Game Fishes: Celebration and Conservation of Salmonids

by Mark Everard & Paul Knight – Pelagic Publishing (March 25, 2013)

This book explores the importance of fishes of the salmon family for the wellbeing of society. Important as they are for food and recreation, this book shows their importance as 'ambassadors of the wild' - as...

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Bird Conservation: Evidence for the effects of interventions

by David R. Williams, Robert G. Pople, David A. Showler & Lynn V. Dicks et al. – Pelagic Publishing (March 01, 2013)

This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of wild birds. The authors worked with an international group of bird experts and conservationists to develop...

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Humor

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Animals

Bee Conservation: Evidence for the effects of interventions

by Lynn V. Dicks, David A. Showler & William J. Sutherland – Pelagic Publishing (January 01, 2010)

This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of wild bees. The authors worked with an international group of bee experts and conservationists to develop...

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Badger Behaviour, Conservation & Rehabilitation: 70 Years of Getting to Know Badgers

by George E. Pearce – Pelagic Publishing (January 01, 2011)

A fascinating insight into the badger's world. Badger biology, life in the sett, rescue & rehabilitation, consultancy, badgers & farming, and badger-watching with George Pearce, an expert on badgers who has...

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Fighting for Birds: 25 years in nature conservation

by Dr. Mark Avery & Chris Packham – Pelagic Publishing (July 02, 2012)

Devoted to birds and wildlife since childhood, Mark's early scientific research at Oxford, Aberdeen and the RSPB provided a solid background for his management, ambassadorial, and political lobbying activities...

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Humor

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Animals

British Bat Calls: A Guide to Species Identification

by Jon Russ & Bat Conservation Trust – Pelagic Publishing (July 01, 2012)

Knowledge of bat echolocation, calls and identification using bat detectors and programs such as BatSound has grown significantly in the last decade. In this practical guide Jon Russ and contributors (Kate Barlow,...

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Bat Roosts in Trees

by Bat Tree Habitat Key – Pelagic Publishing (November 19, 2018)

This is a guide to finding tree-roosts. It is the result of the collaborative efforts of professional surveyors and amateur naturalists across Europe as part of the Bat Tree Habitat Key project, and represents...

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Behind More Binoculars

by Keith Betton & Dr. Mark Avery – Pelagic Publishing (November 06, 2017)

How and why did our most acclaimed birdwatchers take up birding? What were their early experiences of nature? How have their professional birding careers developed? What motivates them and drives their passion...

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Barn Owl Conservation Handbook

by Barn Owl Trust – Pelagic Publishing (June 25, 2012)

A comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of the conservation of Barn Owls. Written by the Barn Owl Trust, this book includes in-depth information on Barn Owl survey techniques, relevant ecology, Barn Owls...

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Leaf beetles

by Dave Hubble – Pelagic Publishing (August 08, 2017)

Leaf beetles are one of the largest groups of beetles, with tens of thousands of species worldwide and around 280 in Britain. They belong mainly to the family Chrysomelidae, but also to two small closely related...

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A Guide to Britain's Rarest Plants

by Christopher Dixon – Pelagic Publishing (August 08, 2017)

For centuries, botanists have been drawn to the rarest species, sometimes with dire consequences for the species’ survival. In this book, Great Britain’s rarest flowering plants are discussed in turn, including...

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Grassland Restoration and Management

by David Blakesley & Peter Buckley – Pelagic Publishing (April 11, 2016)

Following the destruction of 95% of meadows during the twentieth century, there is an urgent need to understand what little unspoiled habitat remains in order to plan the management and restoration of existing...

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Ecology

Behind the Binoculars

by Dr. Mark Avery & Keith Betton – Pelagic Publishing (July 20, 2015)

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Solitary bees

by Ted Benton – Pelagic Publishing (March 08, 2017)

In Britain and Ireland there are about ten times more species of solitary bee than bumblebee and honeybee combined. They are a fascinating, attractive and diverse group that can be found easily in a wide range...

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Wildlife and Wind Farms - Conflicts and Solutions, Volume 1: Onshore: Potential Effects

by Martin Perrow – Pelagic Publishing (May 02, 2017)

Wind farms are an essential component of global renewable energy policy and the action to limit the effects of climate change. There is, however, considerable concern over the impacts of wind farms on wildlife,...

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Wildlife and Wind Farms - Conflicts and Solutions, Volume 2: Onshore: Monitoring and Mitigation

by Martin Perrow – Pelagic Publishing (May 02, 2017)

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Call of Nature: The Secret Life of Dung

by Richard Jones – Pelagic Publishing (February 01, 2017)

Journey through the digestive systems of humans, farm and wild animals, and meet some of nature's ultimate recyclers as they eat, breed in and compete for dung. The fall of bodily waste onto the ground is the...

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The Eurasian Beaver Handbook: Ecology and Management of Castor fiber

by Róisín Campbell-Palmer, Derek Gow, Gerhard Schwab & Duncan Halley et al. – Pelagic Publishing (August 15, 2016)

This book presents a detailed overview of the ecology and behaviour of the Eurasian beaver. It shows how to recognise the presence and activities of beavers. It provides tried and tested methods for mitigating...

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Lapwings, Loons and Lousy Jacks: The How and Why of Bird Names

by Ray Reedman – Pelagic Publishing (August 15, 2016)

Lapwings, Loons and Lousy Jacks uncovers the stories behind the incredible diversity of bird names, explains what many scientific names actually mean and takes a look at the history of the system by which we...

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CCTV for Wildlife Monitoring: An Introduction

by Susan Young – Pelagic Publishing (June 18, 2016)

This is a handbook on the use of CCTV in nature watching, conservation and ecological research. CCTV offers a unique ability to monitor wildlife in real time, stream video to the web, capture imagery of fast-moving...

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Arts

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Plants & Animals

The Effective Ecologist: Succeed in the Office Environment

by Neil Middleton & Joan Punteney – Pelagic Publishing (May 19, 2016)

The Effective Ecologist covers the stuff that no-one told you about at university - how to develop your business and office-related skills to succeed in your career as a professional ecologist. It will provide...

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Business & econo...

Careers

Amphibian Conservation: Global evidence for the effects of interventions

by Rebecca K. Smith & William J. Sutherland – Pelagic Publishing (May 16, 2014)

This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of amphibians. Approximately 32% of species are threatened with extinction and at least 43% of species are...

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Farmland Conservation: Evidence for the effects of interventions in northern and western Europe

by Katy James, Annelie M. Jönsson, Nicola Randall & David A. Showler et al. – Pelagic Publishing (April 07, 2014)

This synopsis covers evidence for the effects of conservation interventions for native farmland wildlife. It is restricted to evidence captured on the website www.conservationevidence.com. The list of interventions...

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Ecology

Shrewdunnit: The Nature Files

by Conor Mark Jameson – Pelagic Publishing (April 01, 2014)

Brings together the best of the author's newpaper and magazine dispatches, alongside unpublished essays, in a poetic and evocative journal that inspires and delights. Jameson's prose is fresh and in places irreverent,...

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Amphibian Survey and Monitoring Handbook

by John W. Wilkinson – Pelagic Publishing (August 17, 2015)

Amphibians are among the most globally endangered groups of vertebrates with more than one-third of species being assessed as declining or threatened. This book is designed to help those carrying out amphibian...

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