Michael Hickey & Clive King 
Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms [PDF ebook] 

Biodiversity loss in terrestrial environments associated with human activities has been appreciated as a major issue for some years now. What is less well documented is the effect of such activities, …

An updated edition of the popular Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland in association with the Wildlife Trusts. Stunningly illustrated and simple to use, this brand new, fully updated, edi …

Cape Clear Island, the most southerly point of Ireland apart from the nearby Fastnet Rock, has been the site of a bird observatory since 1959. This account of the island, its flora and fauna, its inh …

During the past 20 years, marine chemical ecology has emerged as a respected field of study providing a better understanding of the role natural products play in organisms and their environments. Amp …

An understanding of gonorynchiform morphology and systematic inter- and intra-relationships has proven vital to a better understanding of the evolution of lower teleosts in general, and more specific …

Emerging protozoan pathogens, once thought to be an obscure menace of society, have become a major threat to human health. The last two decades have seen major advances in the understanding of these …

This important volume-the product of a meeting of a select group of scientists-provides the most recent research results from the world”s leaders in the study of toxic pollutants in sediments. It gi …

A witty and informative account that busts the myths about Britain”s most captivating butterfly species. When summer is at its zenith and the sallow foliage develops a bluish tinge, a giant butterfl …

Hidden problems, buried deep in the pipe networks of water distribution systems, are very serious potential threats to water quality. Microbial Quality of Water Supply in Distribution Systems outline …