A beautifully illustrated look at the lives and mind-boggling behaviours of Insects.
How recent breakthroughs in longevity research offer clues about human aging
I, Mammal is a history of mammals and their ancestors and of how science came to grasp mammalian evolution.
Drawing on the latest scientific research on the biology and ethology of sharks and their exceptional characteristics, In the Name of Sharks aims to break through the barrier of prejudice and to pay homage to their true nature.
This Very Short Introduction to Insects higlight the diverse and beautiful world of insects.
Reveals the overwhelmingly beneficial role played by micro-organisms.
A clear and engaging account of the fundamental importance of microbes to all life.
Discover how microbes affect our decisions and behaviour.
After reading this book you will never see lichens, or the world, in the same way again.
The transformation of sound recording into a scientific technique in the study of birdsong, as biologists turned wildlife sounds into scientific objects.
This Very Short Introduction to Marine Biology explores the marine environment and the nature of life in the oceans, emphasizing their significance to our planet and human society.
A whirlwind journey through fungus frontiers that underscores how appreciating fungi is key to understanding our planet’s power and fragility.
This Very Short Introduction to microbiomes brings together studies of fundamental microbiology of animal and plant microbiomes with both biomedical and agricultural applications.
The hidden role of fungi inside and all around us.
James Lowen embarks on a year-long quest to celebrate the joy of Britain's rarest and most remarkable moths.
With practical tips, the authors invite citizen scientists to expand our knowledge of this final frontier and our understanding of life on Earth.
Fascinating endemic animals, in the spotlight for the first time.
Orca - The day the Great White sharks disappeared
Over the centuries, the discoveries made by lepidopterists and artists have unravelled the mysteries of the fascinating life of this global traveller.
Eight pangolin species occur worldwide, four in Asia and four in Africa, and all face extinction if current rates of hunting and trading continue unabated.
An exciting look at the essential roles that parasites play in Earth’s ecosystems.
In PLANTA SAPIENS, Professor Paco Calvo offers a bold new perspective on plant biology and cognitive science.
Pollination - The Enduring Relationship between Plant and Pollinator
Pollinators & Pollination offers a comprehensive introduction to the critical ecological role of pollinators.
With its mix of memoir, gentle advice and enthusiastic advocacy, this book sets out a case for purposeful birdwatching.
Practical tips for identifying over 100 commonly found prey species.
