Natural History

Habitat is the great facilitator of life. It provides nutrition, protection and, with the changing seasons, renewal of natural resources. Ocean and icefield, desert and forest all influence the greater...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodAt the crossroads of biology, anthropology, and evolutionary science stands Primates: Studies in Adaptation and Variability, a landmark academic anthology that brings together some...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodWhat drives living creatures — from the simplest organisms to the complexities of modern man — to acts of aggression? The Natural History of...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodAt the boundary where instinct meets intelligence, Between Animal and Man by Dr. Michael W. Fox presents a compelling and rigorous investigation into the relationship...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageIn the brutal, frost-bitten wilderness of the Yukon Territory, a creature born of wolf and dog must claw...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageFrom the primordial soup to the astonishing complexity of modern life, the story of evolution is one of...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageCan supermen be bred? Can life be extended? Can cancer be cured? In Genes, Dreams and Realities, Nobel...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageAt the intersection of biology and human identity lies one of science's most profound questions: what makes us...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageFrom the dawn of human civilization to the modern industrial age, Carlo M. Cipolla's The Economic History of...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageIn the treetops and savannahs of Africa and Asia, complex societies are quietly unfolding — and Social Behaviour...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageAt the dawn of modern cognitive science, Wolfgang Köhler's The Mentality of Apes shook the scientific...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageAt the crossroads of zoology and anthropology lies one of the most captivating questions in science: what drives...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageFor anyone eager to identify, understand, and appreciate the green companions that share their living spaces, Spotter's Guide...

Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingIn the vast, sun-scorched heartland of Australia, where ancient red sandstone rises from the earth like monuments to a forgotten...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Tanning and foxingCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA beloved fixture of Australian kitchens, Peter Russell-Clarke's Honey Cookbook is a warm and enthusiastic celebration...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodFor gardeners who have long viewed shaded corners and dim borders as a curse rather than a canvas, Gardening in...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodLong before the age of David Attenborough, Australia's extraordinary wildlife captivated the scientific world — and Australia's Animals Discovered chronicles the remarkable story of...

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A breathtaking and inspirational exploration of planet Earth Over a million copies sold worldwide "Some books appeal only to the intellect, but this one is a delight for the senses...

Embrace the art of listening seasonally with BBC Radio 3 presenter Dr Hannah French as she explores Antonio Vivaldi's evergreen work: The Four Seasons . 'The Four Seasons', Antonio Vivaldi's...

'Uglow makes us feel the life beyond the facts.'- Guardian 'Few can match Uglow's skill at conjuring up a scene, or illuminating a character.' - Sunday Times 'Uglow's style is...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodLong before the Roman legions marched across Britain, a fierce and vibrant civilisation thrived across the European continent and the British Isles — the...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodFrom one of the twentieth century's most celebrated zoologists comes About Biology, a landmark work that opens a window into...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodFrom the sun-bleached coastlines to the ancient red interior, Australia harbours some of the most extraordinary and unique wildlife on Earth — and A Treasury of...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodFor the serious student of botanical medicine, Textbook of Advanced Herbology by Terry Willard Ph.D. stands as a definitive, authoritative reference that bridges traditional herbal...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageIn a voice both tender and unflinching, Alan Marshall's These Were My Tribesmen chronicles his profound encounters with...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: GoodA breathtaking journey beyond the boundaries of Earth awaits in the National Geographic Picture Atlas of Our...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingLong before the first human footprint was ever pressed into the earth, life in breathtaking and alien forms...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingA rare and authoritative window into the world of lilium cultivation on the Australian continent, Liliums in Australia...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodLong before European boots left their first prints on Australian soil, a civilization of extraordinary depth and complexity had already written its story across...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA charming and informative guide to the rich avian life of Australia, Some Australian Birds presents a curated...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodFrom the soaring steel cables of suspension bridges to the ancient stones of civilisations long past, Wonders of the World presents a breathtaking survey of...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodFrom the sun-scorched flight decks of aircraft carriers to the storm-battered runways of coastal air stations, Naval Aircraft presents a comprehensive survey of the...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerStep into a world of immaculate herbaceous borders, grand glasshouses, and carefully sculpted landscapes — The Victorian Garden by Tom Carter is...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageFor the dedicated poultry enthusiast and the curious naturalist alike, Old and Rare Breeds of Poultry stands as...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingLong before European explorers charted the vast blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean, Polynesian voyagers accomplished one of the most remarkable feats...