Название: British Moths: A Gateway Guide
Автор:James Lowen
Издательство:Bloomsbury Wildlife
Год:2021
Формат:epub
Страниц:385
Размер: 91,9 МБ
Язык: English

Moths are sometimes overlooked compared to the day-flying butterflies, however, many moths are even more colourful, accessible and fascinating. Britain and Ireland are home to an incredible array of moths, with more than 2,500 species known, and increasing numbers of people have discovered the joy in watching, catching and photographing this diverse group. But, where should you start in being able to identify them?

Название:Butterflies: A Natural History
Автор:Martin Warren
Издательство:Bloomsbury Wildlife
Год:2021
Формат:epub
Страниц:528
Размер: 246,3 МБ
Язык: English

This new addition to the British Wildlife Collection is a unique take on butterfly behaviour and ecology, written by the former Chief Executive of Butterfly Conservation, Martin Warren. It explores the secret lives of our British species (also drawing on comparative examples from continental Europe), revealing how they have become adapted to survive in such a highly competitive natural world.

Название: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and Western Europe: A Photographic Guide
Автор:Jean-Pierre Boudot, Guillaume Doucet, Daniel Grand
Издательство: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Год:2021
Формат:pdf
Страниц:161
Размер: 72,4 МБ
Язык: English

Dragonflies and damselflies are some of the most beautiful, fragile and resilient insects found in the natural world. With their complex behaviours, astonishing aerobatic skills and preference for freshwater habitats, they are a very rewarding group of animals to observe in the field. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and Western Europe features all 98 species found in the region. Packed with outstanding photography, this comprehensive book includes close-up illustrations to highlight key identification features, diagrams of wing venation, and detailed guides to dragonfly larvae and exuviae. Each species account includes an accurate distribution map and information on field characteristics, confusion species, habitat and ecology. An introduction to the life cycle of Odonata, guidance on when and where to look for them, and the best ways to observe and photograph dragonflies and damselflies in the field are also included. These sections, combined with the identification guides, make this book the ultimate resource for any field naturalist or entomologist interested in these incredible insects.

Название: Grasshoppers of Britain and Western Europe: A Photographic Guide
Автор:Éric Sardet, Christian Roesti, Yoan Braud
Издательство:Bloomsbury Wildlife
Год:2021
Формат:pdf
Страниц:304
Размер: 147,8 МБ
Язык: English

This is the first guide to the 261 species of orthopterans – the grasshoppers, crickets and katydids – of Britain and western Europe ever published. Set out in a clear and accessible format and featuring a combination of photographs and illustrations, the book covers identification criteria of all of the main species and subspecies, with detailed photographs of males and females, distribution maps, status, habitat descriptions, oscillograms, advice on where and when to find them, and tips to avoid confusion during the often tricky process of identification.

Название: Физическая география СССР - Общий обзор: Европейская часть СССР. Кавказ
Автор: Мильков Ф.Н., Гвоздецкий Н.А.
Издательство: М.: Высшая школа
Год: 1986 - 5 изд., перераб. и доп.
Cтраниц: 376 с.: ил.
Формат: pdf
Размер: 21 мб
Язык: русский

В учебнике дан общий обзор природы СССР, охарактеризованы Русская равнина, Урал, Украинские Карпаты, Крым и Кавказ. Учебник дополнен новыми сведениями по сравнению с четвертым изданием (1975) по истории ландшафтов и по животному миру СССР, охране природы, тектонике и ландшафтным зонам.

Название: A Guide to Poisonous House and Garden Plants
Автор: Anthony Knight
Издательство: Teton NewMedia
Год: 2007
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 324
Размер: 25,7 Mb
Язык: English

This title is an excellent resource to help indentify poisonous plants in the home and garden and contains the most current information about plant toxicity in dogs and cats. This essential reference allows veterinarians to not only identify poisonous plants, but also includes the toxic properties of the plant and the clinical signs that can be expected in animals that ingest the plants. This instrumental guide contains detailed discussions on the plant toxins, the plant parts that are most dangerous and the first aid that should be considered. The title includes 192 domestic and exotic plant species, with an emphasis on plants typically found in and around the home.

Название: Травянистые растения СССР. Том II
Автор: Алексеев Ю.Е., Вехов В.Н., Гапочка Г.П., Дундин Ю.К.
Издательство: Алексеев Ю.Е., Вехов В.Н., Гапочка Г.П., Дундин Ю.К. Травянистые растения СССР
Год: 1971
Формат:PDF
Страниц:400
Размер:52.6MB
Язык: русский

Справочник определитель состоит из 2-х томов и содержит цветные и черно-белые изображения и описания примерно 1000 видов травянистых растений (из 18000 видов растений произрастающих в СССР), сведения об их распространении, условиях обитания, времени цветения, хозяйственном значении, а также краткую характеристику растительных зон страны, словарь морфологических терминов и некоторые справочные материалы.
Первый том содержит изображения и описания примерно половины видов включенных в справочник,- от семейства многоножковых до семейства бобовых, второй том остальные виды(от семейства гераниевых до семейства сложноцветных).

Название: Field Guide to the Wildlife of New Zealand,second edition
Автор:Julian Fitter
Издательство:Bloomsbury Wildlife
Год: 2022
Формат:epub
Страниц: 1089
Размер: 128,3 МБ
Язык: English

New Zealand's dramatic scenery is home to some equally dramatic wildlife, featuring a host of endemics found nowhere else in the world. From giant wetas and the ancient Tuatara to a suite of beautiful birds, including flightless wonders such as the Kiwi and Kakapo, these animals help make New Zealand one of the world's greatest wildlife-tourism destinations. Although there have been severe losses due to introduced predators, the country has a fiercely determined conservation sector, and the future looks bright.

Название: Справочник инженера-химика (в 2-х томах)
Автор: Перри Дж.Г.
Издательство: М. : Химическая литература, М. ; Л. : ГХИ
Год: 1937, 1947
Cтраниц: 994+659
Формат: pdf
Размер: 76 мб
Язык: русский

Том 1 - Вышедший в США в 1934г. "Справочник инженера-химика", составленный виднейшими специалистами под редакцией Дж.Г.Перри, представляет собой справочное руководство по процессам и аппаратам химической технологии.

Название: Field Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi
Автор: Darren W. Pietersen, Luke Verburgt, John P. Davies
Издательство:Penguin Random House South Africa
Год:2022
Формат: pdf
Страниц:752
Размер: 22,7 МБ
Язык: English

Zambia and Malawi are home to 240 known snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile species; of these 13 snakes and lizards are endemic to the region. Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi is the first book of its kind for the region, and describes every species of reptile known to occur in the two countries – including several new discoveries.