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Great news – Dartmoor, Volume 111 in the legendary New Naturalist series, will be published in September 2009. 

In Dartmoor, Ian Mercer sets out to explore every aspect of this important area of southern Devon. Focusing not only on its extensive history and physical landscape, but also its cultural place within Great Britain, this volume is a comprehensive and engaging look at the wild and rugged landscape that has inspired so many poets, painters and musicians over countless centuries.

We are pleased to offer great savings on this book – order your copy today and save 22%! 

This autumn also brings a special addition to the New Naturalist stable – The Art of the New Naturalists, due to be published in October 2009.
With over 100 volumes published over the last 60 years, the New Naturalist series is the longest-running and arguably the most influential natural history series in the world. Throughout the years, the distinctive dust jacket illustrations have become a trademark of the series. The earlier cover designs were created by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis, while Robert Gillmor has been responsible for the design of the more recent volumes. The Art of the New Naturalists will prove to be a fascinating read for everyone interested in the complex story behind the development and production of the artwork.

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The bestselling Insects of Britain and Western Europe by Michael Chinery has just been reprinted and is now back in stock at NHBS! Order your copy today.

Over 2000 of the most commonly observed and most distinctive insect species of Britain and western Europe, from all orders and most families, are illustrated in this essential pocket guide. The text summarises key identification points, and introductory sections for each group covered give useful guidelines on the characteristics of the orders, families and genera covered. This is the most comprehensive guide available on the insects of this region and will be of great use to all naturalists with an interest in insect life.

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Plankton: A Guide to their Ecology and Monitoring for Water Quality is now in stock at NHBS – this practical book is a key reference for environment managers, water authority ecologists, coastal engineers and research libraries.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the biology and ecology of plankton and describes its use as a tool for monitoring water quality. All the major freshwater and coastal phytoplankton and zooplankton groups are covered and their associated environmental issues are discussed. A chapter on best practice in sampling and monitoring explains how to design, implement and conduct meaningful phytoplankton and zooplankton monitoring programs in marine and freshwater habitats, as well as how to analyse and interpret the results for effective management decision-making.

Browse other new and bestselling Plankton and Aquatic Ecology titles at NHBS, including A Mechanistic Approach to Plankton Ecology, Common Freshwater Algae of the United States and the CD of the classic Marine Plankton.

Browse our full range of marine biology titles in Aquatic Fauna and Flora and Marine Fauna & Flora

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Biological invaders represent one of the primary threats to the maintenance of global biodiversity, human health, and the success of human economic enterprises. There is a growing recognition that the study of biological invaders provides a unique insight into basic questions in ecology and evolution. The study of exotic birds has had a particularly long history and has come to represent a fascinating intersection between the study of biological invasions, avian conservation biology, and basic principles of ecology and evolution. Avian Invasions summarizes and synthesizes this unique historical record and unravels the insights that the study of exotic birds brings to all three of these research strands.

Avian Invasions is now in stock at NHBS – order your copy now!

Other recent bird conservation titles include the new edition of How Birds Migrate, Bird Conservation and Agriculture and Call of the Eagle.

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Recently published and already a bestseller, the New Holland European Reptile and Amphibian Guide is now in stock at NHBS – order your copy today!

Other new field guides include Herpetofauna of Vietnam, European Pond Turtle and Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia.

New and upcoming scientific titles include The Rise of Amphibians, Lizards in an Evolutionary Tree and Snakes: Ecology and Conservation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Just published and now in stock at NHBS, Ecology of Cities and Towns brings together leading scientists, landscape designers and planners around the world to discuss urban ecological research, the lessons that have been learned and what the future holds.

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Other recent landscape ecology titles include Nested Ecology and Ecology of Fragmented Landscapes.

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Some great new insect titles are now available at NHBS, most significantly Moths of Europe, Volume 2: Geometrid Moths which is now in stock at NHBS – order your copy today.

Moths of Europe, Volume 2: Geometrid Moths deals with more than 1000 species of Lepidoptera traditionally grouped together as geometers and classified in the Geometridae family (plus a single species from the Uraniidae): Illustrations are displayed in the form of 158 colour plates showing 1116 species in 2800 photos. Four new genera, seven species and 17 subspecies are described. Moths of Europe, Volume 1 is also available for purchase.

Other newly published titles include Insect Species Conservation and Sharpshooter Leafhoppers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The long-running Biology of Habitats series from Oxford University Press is the only habitat by habitat treatment of the planet’s biota. Each title in this fantastic series gives an integrated overview of the physiology, ecology and behaviour of the organisms in a specific habitat.

These books are intended for use by students studying biological or environmental sciences, those in postgraduate research and field ecologists seeking in-depth habitat specific information.

We are pleased to offer great savings on these titles – Order today and save 25% on this series!

Bestsellers include Biology of African Savannahs and Biology of Lakes and Ponds. New titles in the series include the second edition of Biology of Rocky Shores, Biology of Alpine Habitats and Biology of Coral Reefs. (This special offer must end 31/08/2009.)

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The NHBS Wildlife Equipment Catalogue is out now – over 500 essential field ecology items!
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We have everything you need whether you are bat detecting or butterfly monitoring, birding or botanizing, soil surveying or on safari. Our range of wildlife equipment is tailored to natural historians, field biologists and professional ecologists.

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Now available at NHBS – Spatial Conservation Prioritization brings together a team of leading scientists to introduce the conceptual and methodological aspects of how to undertake spatial conservation planning in a quantitative manner. We have a special offer on this title – order your copy today and save £5!

Also browse other recent titles of interest in conservation ecology, including Nested Ecology and Population Genetics for Animal Conservation.

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