Birds & Words is a vintage collection of 60 illustrations of birds and 60 humorous stories about each one... Zobraziť viac
On December 15, 1868, Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868), Professor of Botany at the University of Munich and director of the Royal Botanic Garden, was carried to his grave in a coffin covered with fresh palm leaves... Zobraziť viac
Our senses are at the heart of how we navigate the world. They help us recognise the expressions on a loved one's face, know whether fruit is ripe by its smell, or even sense a storm approaching through... Zobraziť viac
For the convenience of research workers, particularly those with limited knowledge of embryology, we have put together a series of tables to enable rapid identification of specific stages... Zobraziť viac
Why do we have the expression 'see red'? How did consciousness evolve? Why do we sleep badly in blue light? Why are we happier when surrounded by nature? The answer to all of these questions lies in the evolution of vision... Zobraziť viac
In a Polish forest a young woman befriends a boar. An Englishman sets up home with two beavers in Saskatchewan. A zoologist watches a fish make a conscious decision.Darwin finds the evidence for evolution in the backyards of pigeon fanciers... Zobraziť viac
Immerse yourself in stories and pictures of these useful plants, from herb gardens to remote wildernesses... Zobraziť viac
Bis vor kurzem wusste die Wissenschaft nicht, warum und wie Lebewesen altern. Seit einigen Jahren fließen Milliarden in die Altersforschung; mit dem wachsenden Verständnis für die Funktionsweise des Epigenoms lösen sich viele Rätsel... Zobraziť viac
Reader-friendly Cell Biology, 4th Edition, provides a concise but comprehensive foundation for students entering research or health care career paths. Award winning illustrations help readers quickly grasp general principles... Zobraziť viac
Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before!Did you know that fungi put the fizz in champagne and the flavour in chocolate? Fungi is everywhere we look... Zobraziť viac
The smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller now illustrated with over 100 spectacular full-colour images, showcasing this wondrous and wildly various lifeform as never before... Zobraziť viac
Učebnica biológie pre 5. ročník je orientovaná na poznávanie jednotlivých organizmov v ich prirodzenom prostredí – les, voda, lúka, pole. Pozornosť je venovaná nielen poznatkom o... Zobraziť viac
A true-life scientific adventure story, this thrilling book takes the reader deep into South African caves to discover fossil remains that compel a monumental reframing of the human family tree. Zobraziť viac
‘Share[s] the life-enhancing joys of the humble hen’ Sunday Times ‘Clocks our obsession with chicken-keeping … Brilliant’ New York Magazine An immersive blend of chicken-keeping memoir and animal welfare reporting by a... Zobraziť viac
A history of shells and the creatures that make them, revealing their outsized role in human affairs and what they have to tell us about the changing oceans. Zobraziť viac
Book Four in the Award-Winning Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone seriesFollowing five generations of female wolves—including the famous 06—this gripping family saga set in Yellowstone National Park reveals the pivotal role that female wolves play in pack... Zobraziť viac
With a witty and offbeat style and real-world examples, tests, and quizzes, Chantel Prat explains exactly how our brains are different, how to can both identify our own strengths and weaknesses in learning and in life, and change for the better. With... Zobraziť viac
‘A funny and beautifully written welcome to the enigmatic, weird and wonderful world of wasps’ DAVE GOULSON, author of SILENT EARTH There may be no insect with a worse reputation than the wasp, and none guarding so many undiscovered wonders. Zobraziť viac
A definitive history of the race to unravel DNA’s structure, by one of our most prominent medical historians. Zobraziť viac
From a New York Times bestselling nature writer comes a celebration of what goes on outside in the dark, from blooming moon gardens to nocturnal salamanders, from glowing foxfire and synchronous fireflies that blink in unison like an orchestra of light... Zobraziť viac
