A Naturalist`s Guide to the Mushrooms of Britain & Europe is your identification guide to the species of mushroom & toadstool most commonly found in Britain, Irel&, & other parts of Northern Europe. The introduction

Includes:: an overview of distribution, habitats, mushroom structure & nomenclature. There is useful advice on mushroom hunting, where to find mushrooms which are good to eat & their nutritional value, & how to identify & avoid poisonous species.

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This easy-to-use identification guide to the 89 reptile & amphibian species of Bali is perfect for resident & visitor alike. High-quality photographs from the region`s top nature photographers, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, occurrence & whether they are dangerous. The user-friendly introduction covers conservation, how to deal with snake bites, identification of body parts & a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Bali encompassing, for each species, its common & scientific names. ...

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 reptile species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident & visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia`s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits & habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the threats to reptiles, types of habitat, anatomy of reptiles, & details of orders & families. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common & scientific name, & its global IUCN status. ...

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 239 reptile species most commonly seen in South Asia (covering India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & the Maldives) is perfect for resident & visitor alike. High-quality photographs from the region`s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits & habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers reptile topography, climate & geography, habitats & a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of South Asia encompassing, for each species, its common & scientific name, & IUCN status. ...

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 150 reptile species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka is perfect for resident & visitor alike. High-quality photographs from the authors are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include size, distribution, habits & habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers fascinating information on folklore associated with reptiles, snake topography, how to deal with snake bites & a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Sri Lanka encompassing, for each species, its common & scientific name, & its IUCN status. ...

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 129 species of mammal most commonly seen in Southeast Asia (covering Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam) isperfect for resident & visitor alike. High quality photographs from some of the region`s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits & habitat, as well as interesting snippets of information about the mammals. The user-friendly introduction covers details on habitats, advice on mammal watching, notes on taxonomy & information on threats to the wildllife. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the mammals of Southeast Asia encompassing, for eachspecies, its common & scientific name, & IUCN status. ...

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 tree & shrub species most commonly seen in India is perfect for resident & visitor alike. High quality photographs from India`s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution & habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography & climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists & the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the trees & shrubs of India encompassing, for each species, its common & scientific name, its status in each state as well as its global IUCN status as at 2015. ...

A Naturalist`s Guide to the Trees of Britain & Northern Europe is your guide to the tree species most commonly seen in the area. Every species is illustrated in colour with text describing key identification features. There is also an overview of habitats, structure, ancient woodlands, useful addresses & website contact details. ...

A Naturalist`s Guide to the Naturalist`s Guide to the Wild Flowers of Britain & Europe will help you identify the commoner wild flowers in the area, featuring species that the amateur naturalist might expect to see in the field or garden. The introduction covers habitats, flower structure, identification, wild flower names, a glossary of botanical & habitat terms, & conservation, in a way that doesn`t assume prior knowledge of the subject. It also

Includes:: a list of useful addresses & contacts.

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One of Britain`s natural treasures, the Shetland Islands are spectacular with their varied geology, wonderful landscape, & special flora & fauna. They are peopled by a culture distinct within the British Isles. Despite their isolation, the islands have evolved many particular species. This book is only the second to describe all the wildlife of the Shetland Islands & the first to comprehensively cover their history since the last Ice Age, as well as the human impacts of the Neolithic, Bronze, & Iron Age cultures & the Norse influences from Scandinavia. It critically observes the costs & benefits of a modern economy, both to the people & the natural scene. 12 chapters describe the ecology, flora & fauna, marine fisheries, Fair Isle, local & visiting naturalists & the oil industry. The closing chapter examines today`s environmental changes in the context of those of the last 12000 years & draws lessons for the future. Written for the general reader & keen naturalist, this book is lavishly illustrated with photographs & graced with evocative sketches by John Busby. 65 figures, tables, maps & diagrams illustrate & clarify points in the text.
Features: * The only full description of the natural history of the Shetlands in print * Focuses on conservation & the relationship between ecology & human activity * Contains evocative sketches by John Busby
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