Wildlife: general interest Books
Princeton University Press Gal225pagos Islands Born of Fire 10th
Book SynopsisEver since Charles Darwin visited there in 1835, the Galapagos have fascinated us like no other spot on Earth. This illustrated book captures the ethereal, haunting quality of the Galapagos and of the birds and animals that make these islands their home. Featuring 245 full-color photographs, it offers a photographic tour of the Galapagos.Trade Review"[E]ngaging and inspirational... The author makes one appreciate the fragile beauty of the fiery isles."--The Press "The book is elegantly structured: each chapter emphasizes one distinct aspect of the Galapagos in the hope that by 'displaying visually the essence of its splendid wildness,' the volume can serve as an inspiration to ensure the survival of the islands' threatened animals."--Scientific American "In words and pictures, De Roy captures the ethereal, haunting quality of the islands with their cold seas and burning rocks."--Ocean Realm
£26.60
Princeton University Press Social Learning
Book SynopsisMany animals, including humans, acquire valuable skills and knowledge by copying others. Scientists refer to this as social learning. It is one of the most exciting and rapidly developing areas of behavioral research and sits at the interface of many academic disciplines, including biology, experimental psychology, economics, and cognitive neurosciTrade Review"The pragmatic approach makes the book a great starting point for researchers who wish to plan a study or to look for ways to analyze data. Students will find it accessible, and the analytical tools can be used by anyone having a basic understanding of statistical methods... Hoppitt and Laland's accessible writing and the book's clear graphics support its effectiveness. We predict a long and useful life for this welcome volume."--Dorothy Fragaszy and Yonat Eshchar, Science "This excellent volume provides a thorough introduction to research and issues in this field, and also serves as a handbook of methods and techniques for studying social learning... Detailed tables and figures throughout add to the volume's usefulness. A valuable introductory resource for students and an essential handbook for investigators."--Choice "[R]eaders will find food for thought in this book especially in the ninth chapter, Modeling Social Learning and Culture, which begins by operationalizing culture and establishing parallels between biological and cultural evolution. A complete theoretical approach to social learning and culture is then introduced and the modeling methods are described. I highly recommended this chapter to researchers ... and I also encourage them to take a look at the whole textbook."--Francesc S. Beltran, Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation "Social Learning provides the first compelling synthesis of the social-learning literature and is of value not only to newcomers seeking an introduction to a complex, multidisciplinary field, but also to established researchers looking for challenging views on familiar topics. A copy should not only be on the bookshelf of but also read by anyone interested in the study of social learning."--Bennett G. Galef, Quarterly Review of Biology "The field of social learning challenges animal behaviorists to define and distinguish concepts that have been colloquially applied for centuries. Hoppitt and Laland have substantially advanced this field by providing a concise but broadly readable guide for those interested in investigating questions about social learning. Researchers would be wise to recognize the many potential applications of the theoretical and empirical techniques presented therein... Rather than reading about social learning all by oneself though we suggest you and several close colleagues all buy Hoppitt and Laland's fine book, so that together you can socially learn about social learning."--Mark E. Laidre & Thomas S. Kraft, International Journal of PrimatologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix 1Introduction 1 What Is Social Learning? 3 Social transmission 5 Imitation 9 Innovation 9 Why Study Social Learning? 11 Summary of the Book 14 2A Brief History of Social Learning Research 16 The Evolution of Mind 17 Social Learning Mechanisms 20 Animal "Culture" 24 The Diffusion of Innovations 27 Child Development 28 Cultural Evolution 30 Conclusions 31 3Methods for Studying Social Learning in the Laboratory 33 Traditional Social Learning Studies 35 Alternative Experimental Approaches 38 Transmission chain studies 40 Diffusion studies 47 Innovation 50 The Biological Bases of Social Learning 52 Neuroendocrinological studies 53 Social learning of fear 54 Neural mechanisms of observational learning 56 Conclusions 61 4Social Learning Mechanisms 62 A Classification of Social Learning Mechanisms 63 Stimulus enhancement 65 Local enhancement 65 Observational conditioning 68 Response facilitation 69 Social facilitation 70 Imitation 70 Observational R-S learning 77 Emulation 77 Opportunity providing 78 (Inadvertent) coaching 79 Distinguishing Social Learning Mechanisms 80 Stimulus enhancement 80 Local enhancement 81 Observational conditioning 83 Response facilitation 85 Contextual imitation 87 Production imitation 89 Observational R-S learning 92 Emulation 93 Opportunity providing 94 (Inadvertent) coaching 96 A Pragmatic Approach to Characterizing Mechanisms of Social Transmission 96 Teaching 98 Summary 104 5Statistical Methods for Diffusion Data 105 Diffusion Curve Analysis 106 Network-Based Diffusion Analysis (NBDA) 108 Inclusion of individual-level variables 112 Model selection and inference 114 Modeling multiple diffusions 115 Choosing a social network 120 "Untransmitted" social effects 121 Related methods 122 Is NBDA realistic? 123 Examples 125 Spatial Spread of a Behavioral Trait 125 Wave of advance models 125 Other approaches for spatial data 127 Summary 128 6Repertoire-Based Methods for Detecting and Quantifying Social Transmission 129 The Group-Contrasts Approach 130 The Method of Exclusion 133 Basic and advanced methods of exclusion 133 Methods for assessing the genetic hypothesis 134 Methods for assessing the ecological hypothesis 143 Further problems with the method of exclusion 149 A Model-Fitting Approach 150 A matrix regression approach 150 Examples 151 A return to group comparisons 154 A Causal Modeling Framework 155 Relationship to the matrix regression approach 164 Ruling out homophily 164 Ruling out unknown ecological variables 167 Relationship to the method of exclusion 168 Conclusions 168 7Developmental Methods for Studying Social Learning 172 Observational Data 173 Describing the developmental process 173 Modeling probability of acquisition 177 Modeling time of acquisition 179 Modeling proficiency of trait performance 184 Modeling option choice 185 Limitations of observational data 188 Experimental Manipulations 188 Diffusion experiments 189 Manipulation of social experience 191 Translocation studies 193 Conclusions 195 8Social Learning Strategies 196 Why Social Learning Is Strategic 196 "When" Strategies 203 Copy when established behavior is unproductive 203 Copy when asocial learning is costly 205 Copy when uncertain 210 Copy when prior information is outdated 212 Copy when dissatisfied 213 Is copying a first or last resort? 214 "Who" Strategies 215 Frequency-dependent biases 216 Success biases 221 Kin and age biases 225 "What" Strategies 226 Random Copying 227 Statistical Methods for Detecting Social Learning Strategies 229 Meta-strategies, Best Strategies, and Hierarchical Control 232 9Modeling Social Learning and Culture 235 Introduction 235 Why model? 235 Operationalizing the culture concept 237 Parallels between biological and cultural evolution 238 Theoretical Approaches to Social Learning and Cultural Evolution 239 Population-genetic style models of cultural evolution 239 Population-genetic style models of gene-culture coevolution 241 Neutral models and random copying 246 Social foraging theory 250 Spatially explicit models 251 Reaction-diffusion models 253 Agent-based models 254 Phylogenetic models 255 Conclusions 258 10Conclusions 260 References 265 Index 301
£46.75
Princeton University Press Britains Habitats
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Beautifully illustrated and fact-crammed guide. . . . Top marks."---Stuart Winter, Sunday Express"This is a stunning book in every way that a bibliophile or collector can imagine, and it's an inspirational book in every sense that a citizen scientist or a professional ecologist can wish for."---Grrl Scientist, Guardian"This is one of those books that I didn't know I needed until it arrived, and now that I do have it, I consider it an indispensable reference and simply cannot put it down as I plan my trip schedule for next year. This is also the first book of its kind that I've come across and, I am sure, will become a standard text for many other nature enthusiasts looking to make sense of the environment around them. This book sits comfortably alongside other reference works such as those on butterflies, moths, birds, plants and so on and . . . is highly recommended."---Pete Eeles, Dispar - The Online Journal of Lepidoptera"Essential reading for all wildlife enthusiasts, professional ecologists and landscape architects. . . . [I]t's an ideal field guide to the nation's nature." * Booktime *"The book opens up a treasure trove of previously unknown landscape, habitat and flora & fauna. . . . Anyone with an interest in the outdoors will thoroughly enjoy this book."---Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog"[B]oth inspiring and a wake-up call to anyone with an interest in the natural world . . . an invaluable reference resource as well as being an enjoyable read."---Matthew Merritt, Bird Watching"[E]xcellent and valuable . . . should be widely read by wildlife and landscape enthusiasts."---Rob Hume, Birdwatch"An essential companion to your species guides. Read it, enjoy it, take it into the field."---Anthony Robinson, British Wildlife"I like it . . . I like it a lot. This is a beautifully produced hardback volume that covers all of the main habitat types found across the islands of Britain and Ireland. Illustrated throughout with more than 680 colour photographs it is a visual feast . . . a good balance of information that's particularly well suited to the wildlife enthusiast, birder or anyone who loves the great outdoors and would like a better understanding of how it all fits together."---Calvin Jones, Ireland's Wildlife"Its detailed and authoritative treatment will make it a standard textbook for students and conservation professionals whilst its insightful content and attractive presentation will also guarantee its appeal to the general reader and amateur naturalist."---Andy Stoddart, Rare Bird Alert"Occasionally a book comes along the like of which you have never seen before. This is such a book. The beautifully produced work is a wonderful celebration of the rich diversity of Britain and Ireland's habitats, stunningly illustrated . . . This is much more than a coffee table book . . . The breadth of coverage and knowledge imparted is quite staggering. This is an essential reference book for anyone interested in our wildlife habitats, their extent, location, conservation, and much, much more."---Nigel Bourn, Butterfly Magazine"This is a highly impressive book. . . . As far as this reviewer is aware, there is no other printed work with this level of visual material describing and classifying the natural habitats of the British Isles."---Tony Chalcraft, Reference Reviews"The book is certainly crammed full of information and detail and any ecology student would do well to have this volume on their shelves."---Derbyshire Wildlife Trust"This book is highly recommended to anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of our plants and their habitats."---Ro Scott, Highland Naturalist"This is a must for your bookshelves." * Highland News *"This ambitious book succeeds in describing the range of habitat types that exist in Britain and Ireland in an informative but engaging way. For anyone wanting to learn more about the fabric and texture of the countryside, the book is an excellent starting point."---Rob Fuller, British Birds"I found this book a great pleasure to read and will be dipping into it frequently in the future. Anyone with an interest in the outdoors will love it and I would recommend without hesitation that it be placed on the reference shelves of every university, college, school and public library."---Anthony Toole, Waterstones"A lavishly illustrated book aimed at inspiring naturalists and country lovers. It should be required reading for environment ministers and their senior civil servants."---Michael Scott, Conservation Biology"Everyone should browse this book and, with deeper understanding, rejoice in the green and pleasant land in which we live--and consider how it might be maintained and improved for future generations"---Rob Robinson, BTO"It's a very informative piece of work and every birder should take a look either to refresh their fieldcraft or maybe to start them on the path of seeing the environment as a whole not just our normal narrow avian focus." * Fat Birder *"A very informative, clearly-written handbook, essential for modern day field workers."---John Badmin, British Journal of Entomology and Natural History"Authoritative guide . . . . an even more useful and attractive book than in its previous incarnation. Highly recommended."---Andy Musgrove, British Trust for Ornithology"Britain's Habitats shines in two regards: it makes for an excellent guide for those travelling through Britain (anywhere in the country), and it offers a deeper understanding of what nature has to offer."---Mihai Andrei, ZME Science"This is undoubtedly the best habitat book I have seen in a long time and will be an invaluable book to the beginner and expert alike."---Neville Davies, Gwent Wildlife Trust"Another excellent book in the wild guide series and it is perfect for planning a visit to a particular habitat and even now more functional as it can now be carried in the field. This is another essential addition to the naturalist’s library."---Roy Stewart, British Naturalists Association"It’s great to see that this wild guide bangs the drum for conservation. . . . The great thing about the wild guides is that you can visit an area and then look it up when you get a chance. Learning about habitats, how they work and how we can all help to protect them, is important to ensure our wildlife is protected for future generations." * Lapwing Magazine *"The authors have done an amazing job to cram so much useful knowledge into a pocket-sized book. . . . If I should ever be exiled to a desert island, this would be the book I would take to remind me of our particular, remarkable piece of this incredible planet."---Stephen Moran, Highland Naturalist"Whether you are seeking to better understand the landscape you see on your walks or are trying to get the hang of habitats for professional purposes, you couldn’t do much better than this book. No other habitat guide so effectively covers so much whilst remaining straightforward enough for anyone to engage with."---Gus Routledge, Scottish Birds
£22.50
Princeton University Press The Hidden Company That Trees Keep
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""[A] wonderful book. . . . [This] timely and beautifully written work has the potential of enlightening potential learners on all levels."---Steve Dixon, Library Journal, starred review"[A] magnificently-illustrated portal to the secret lives of microbes, fungi, and mosses, squirrels, insects, and lizards alike."---Mike Lunsford, Tribune-Star"In a word, it is superb. James Nardi has done a magnificent job."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"A tree may be bound to a single spot for the whole of its term. It may endure for centuries and seem heroically resigned, doomed even, to isolation. Yet its entire existence is one prolonged process of sharing. It is a lesson from trees we should heed. Nardi’s book is the perfect place to learn it."---Mark Cocker, New Statesman"Fascinating from a British perspective. The presentation in one volume of the sheer number of different species, their interdependence on each other . . . was certainly eye-opening. These organisms need to be less hidden for us all to appreciate and recognise the importance of trees as highly complex ecosystems, to increase the likelihood of them being treated with the respect they deserve."---Mary Cooper, Small Woodland Owners' Group"[The] illustrations are beyond charming and it’s just so packed with information."---Margaret Roach, A Way to Garden"This is a lovely book for anyone keen to dive deep into the wide variety of life supported and sustained by trees. Written by James Nardi . . . the book is a detailed natural history of trees and their interactions with microbes and animals, incorporating tree biology and a lot of entomology."---Penny Sarchet, Wild Wild Life, New Scientist"Highly recommended."---G.C. Stevens, Choice"Ideal for naturalists and examines these relationships [between trees and ecosystems] in an insightful way." * English Garden Magazine *"Wonderfully accessible . . . full of fascinating information and written by a research scientist. . . . Engaging with and encouraging the reader to linger and absorb what is being said at a leisurely pace."---Sean Sheehan, Pris"[A] beautifully presented and well-illustrated book on a unique ecosystem and obviously a real labour of love by the author and full of fascinating information and the latest science."---Roy Stewart, British Naturalists Association
£23.75
Pan Macmillan Sad Animal Facts
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller.A delightfully quirky compendium of the Animal Kingdom's more unfortunate truths, with over 150 hand-drawn illustrations to make you laugh and cry. Have you ever wondered how expensive a jar of honey would be if a minimum wage for bees applied, or whether a dog cares what's on television when they sit next to you? Once you enter Brooke Barker's world, you'll never see animals in the same way again. This melancholy menagerie pairs the sweet and sad facts of animal life with their hilarious thoughts and reactions. Sneakily informative, and beautifully illustrated, Sad Animal Facts by Brooke Barker is the perfect book for animal lovers (and haters) everywhere.
£11.69
Running Press,U.S. I Love You More Than Trash
Book SynopsisCelebrate the bonds of friendship and love by saying you'll be there through the good days and the trash days with this unique and playful fill-in book filled with adorable trash animals. When your recipient feels like a trash panda or maybe a pizza rat, this is the perfect book to remind them that even when they might feel like trash, they are still your treasure. Once you fill in the 46 prompts, this illustrated book full of adorable trash animals like raccoons, pigeons, possums, skunks, mice, and more becomes a personalized gift full of funny, memorable, and endearing expressions of appreciation and support that your loved one will cherish for years to come.
£8.99
Running Press Book Publishers Mystic Mondays The Cosmic Creatures Puzzle
Book SynopsisFrom the artist behind Mystic Mondays comes a deluxe puzzle, featuring vibrant, celestial animal illustrations from The Cosmic Creatures Deck. Specifications: A 500-piece puzzle, printed in full color on high-quality stock. Puzzle Dimensions: This puzzle measures approximately 20 x 16 inches when finished. Fully Illustrated Package: This puzzle and deluxe box boasts original illustrations from artist Grace Duong and her Mystic Mondays: The Cosmic Creatures Deck. Perfect Gift: A unique gift for fans of Mystic Mondays, Grace's art, and magical creature lovers of all ages. Fun Hobby for All Ages: Everyone will find enjoyment in completing this gorgeous puzzle.
£18.35
Running Press,U.S. Feeling Prickly Journal
Book Synopsis With charming illustrations, clever animal facts, and a tongue-in-cheek title, Feeling Prickly? is a quirky journal sure to appeal to animal lovers, stationery enthusiasts, and fans of a good pun. Spiky friends, from hedgehogs and porcupines to blowfish and sea urchins, frolic through the pages of this adorable flexi journal. With fun facts and spot illustrations of 10 unique animals alongside lined pages for journaling, recording to-do lists, and jotting down notes, this journal is the perfect way to show off your delightfully prickly personality. This journal features: Full-color illustrated flexi binding with rounded corners throughout. Lined and blank interior pages, printed on woodfree paper. Full-color illustrations throughout. 40 animal facts.
£13.67
University of British Columbia Press Game in the Garden
Book SynopsisThis intriguing book identifies the imaginative use of wild animals in early western society and shows how attitudes to wild animals changed according to subsistence and economic needs and how wildlife helped to determine social relations among people.Trade ReviewPart of the challenge of conserving biological diversity in the 21st century, Colpitts argues, will be to grapple with old, utilitarian understandings of nature and wildlife. [Game in the Garden] is well and clearly written, a solid attempt at developing those very understandings. -- Terry Glavin * Discovery, Spring 2003 *Table of ContentsIllustrations and TablesAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1 Amerindians, Voyageurs, and the Animal Exchange in the Western Fur Trade2 The Territorial Period, Game Crisis, and the Western Domestication Movement3 From Meat to Sport Hunting4 Boosters, Wildlife, and Western Myths of Superabundance5 Pioneer Society and Fish and Game Protection ConclusionAppendix: Independent Conservation Associations in Western CanadaNotesSelected BibliographyIndex
£73.95
University of British Columbia Press Wildlife Conservation and Conflict in Quebec
Book SynopsisDespite the popular assumption that wildlife conservation is a recent phenomenon, it emerged over a century and a half ago in an era more closely associated with wildlife depletion than preservation. In Wildlife, Conservation, and Conflict in Quebec, Darcy Ingram explores the combination of NGOs, fish and game clubs, and state-administered leases that formed the basis of a unique system of wildlife conservation in North America. However, these early strategies were not as forward-focused as they appear. Ingram traces the emergence of a lease-based regulatory system that blended elite forms of sport and conservation. Applied first to British North America's prized salmon rivers, this system came to encompass the bulk of Quebec's hunting and fishing territories. Inspired by a longstanding belief in progress, improvement, and social order based on European as well as North American models, this system effectively privatized Quebec's fish and game resources, often to the detrimTable of ContentsContentsForeword: What You See Depends upon Where (and How) You Look / Graeme WynnIntroductionPart 1: Beginnings, 1840-801 The New Regulatory Environment2 Salmon, Sport, and the Lower St. Lawrence3 ConflictPart 2: Expansion, Consolidation, and Continuity, 1880-19144 From Public Space to Private Power5 The Evolution of Patrician Culture6 Opposition, Resistance, and the New CenturyConclusionAppendicesNotes; Bibliography; Index
£73.80
Cornell University Press Migrating Raptors of the World
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and accessible account of the history, ecology, geography, science, and conservation aspects surrounding the migration of approximately two hundred species of raptors.Trade Review"While there have been numerous academic papers on raptor migration, no one until Bildstein has attempted to synthesize the widely scattered data. His excellent and well-researched book offers a systematic overview of key migration routes and the species involved—he cites a list of 200 diurnal raptors—while surveying the hypotheses that attempt to explain the origins of bird-of-prey migration. Bildstein also provides an account of the world's top raptor-watching sites and rounds off with a consideration of conservation priorities."—Mark Cocker, Times Literary Supplement, June 22 2007"This book provides an excellent summary of what is known about how raptors prepare for and eventually undertake their movements. It summarises a great volume of scientific papers in a readable style. Eight species are selected for more detailed discussion: Turkey Vulture, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Honey Buzzard, Hen Harrier, Grey-faced Buzzard, Steppe Buzzard and Amur Falcon."—Birding World,"Migrating Raptors of the World, by Keith L. Bildstein, is a stunning book, exceptional in both its inherently worldwide scope and in the depth with which it treats its subjects. Like Bildstein, I was fascinated at an early age by the hunting flights of birds of prey-then as an adult so entranced by their far-flung migrations that I followed peregrine falcons in a light plane from Texas to Canada and back to the tropics. Yet if this volume had existed to answer, as it does, most of my questions about where my falcons went, and when, and how they did so, I might never have made the journey with them. Thus for both the professional ornithologist and those who simply feel their hearts go out to every autumnal kettle of broadwings channeling south between Vera Cruz and the coastal Sierras, to the sight of a tundra peregrine sweeping over a Caribbean marsh, putting a thousand shorebirds into simultaneous flight, or to the mystery of a golden eagle soaring north—from where to where?—along the Rocky Mountains' Front Range, this book is a key to these fierce and lovely creatures' heretofore almost mystical intercontinental realm. I could not recommend it more highly."—Alan Tennant, author of On The Wing: To the Edge of the Earth With The Peregrine Falcon"Through his extensive personal knowledge and familiarity with the published literature, Keith L. Bildstein has produced a comprehensive treatment of the spectacular phenomena of raptor migration. Until recently, migration has been one of the least understood aspects of raptor biology; however, this volume provides both professional ornithologists and amateur raptor migration enthusiasts with a very readable synthesis of our current understanding of raptor migration. Bildstein presents interesting case studies of several raptor species that illustrate how the migration strategies of these magnificent birds can develop very differently. He also highlights stories and findings from twelve of the world's most important hawk-watching sites. This book should be of broad interest to bird watchers, ornithologists, and conservation ecologists, but is a must for the libraries of raptor biologists."—Michael W. Collopy, Executive Director, Academy for the Environment
£40.50
Cornell University Press The North American Porcupine
Book Synopsis"Long and sympathetic watching, radio tracking, chemical analysis are all part of this naturalist's ingenious and peaceable arsenal of inquiry into the lives of porcupines."—Scientific AmericanTrade ReviewEngaging and interesting. The reader will learn much about this fascinating mammal that is frequent in our woods but often unseen by the untrained observer. * Wildlife Activist *
£37.05
Cornell University Press A Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago
Book SynopsisThird edition of the classic field guide, with a new illustration program, published with the support of the Asa Wright Nature Centre in commemoration of more than 40 years of excellence in conservation.Trade ReviewAs in previous editions, there is a store of information within these pages and a lot of natural history data that are not to be found elsewhere.... [ffrench's] legacy is well preserved in this posthumous edition. -- Christopher J. Sharpe * Neotropical Birding #14 *"Trinidad and Tobago provides wonderful birding and this guide does the island's brilliant bird life justice.... If you are planning a trip, I can thoroughly recommend this book. If you’re not planning a trip, I thoroughly recommend it too." — Dr Rebecca Nesbit and Phil Gould, The Biologist
£27.90
Cornell University Press Birding in the American West
Book SynopsisFrom the Great Plains to the Arctic tundra, the American West, including Alaska, is home to a stunning variety of birds. This indispensable volume, both a field guide and a site-finding guide, provides an ideal introduction to the pleasures of birding...Trade ReviewIn general, the author has written in a clear and interesting style.... As a student of western bird species and an international tour leader, his knowledge of birds and birding is deep and solid. Any person who enjoys looking for birds will benefit from reading his tips and suggestions on technique. And banders may find his identification hints especially valuable. -- Robert C. Tweit and Joan C. Tweit * North American Bird Bander *
£33.25
Abrams Kraken The Curious Exciting and Slightly
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£11.99
University of Pennsylvania Press Wildlife Films
Book SynopsisIf, as many argue, movies and television have become Western culture's premier storytelling media, so too have they become, for most members of society, the primary source of encounters with the natural world - particularly wild animals. This work traces the genealogy of the nature film, from its origins as the "animal locomotion" studies.Trade Review"Quite brilliant... This fascinating book will interest all audiences."-ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. The Problem of Images 2. A Brief History of a Neglected Tradition 3. Science and Storytelling 4. The Classic Model 5. Family Values, Social Mores, Behavioral Norms 6. Nature Designed and Composed Appendix: Chronological Highlights from the History of Wildlife and Natural History Films Notes Bibliography Index Acknowledgments
£26.59
Random House USA Inc Elephant Company
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKThe remarkable story of James Howard “Billy” Williams, whose uncanny rapport with the world’s largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as Elephant BillIn 1920, Billy Williams came to colonial Burma as a “forest man” for a British teak company. Mesmerized by the intelligence and character of the great animals who hauled logs through the jungle, he became a gifted “elephant wallah.” In Elephant Company, Vicki Constantine Croke chronicles Williams’s growing love for elephants as the animals provide him lessons in courage, trust, and gratitude. Elephant Company is also a tale of war and daring. When Japanese forces invaded Burma in 1942, Williams joined the elite British Force 136 and operated behind enemy lines. His war elephants carried supplies, helped build bridg
£17.00
University of Minnesota Press Animal Capital Rendering Life in Biopolitical
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£50.40
University of Minnesota Press Animal Stories Narrating across Species Lines
Book SynopsisHow cross-species companionship is figured across a variety of media—and why it matters.Trade Review"Susan McHugh offers a cultural history of human-animal relationships in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries as traced in imaginative as well as scientific and political work. McHugh challenges us to rethink how we conceptualize the creatures involved. Animal Stories thus tells us as much about animals as it does about the role of the human imagination and as such will be necessary reading for all those interested in reading literature with other media and in thinking ethically about our place in the natural world." —Erica Fudge, author of Animal"An important contribution to the study of the posthumanities." —CHOICE"For readers interested in truly original insights into twentieth-century animal narratives and their intersections with lives shared across species." —Humanimalia"McHugh’s ambitious effort to establish the sustained importance of animal life in the margins of literary studies, the artistic arena in which animals have perhaps been most rigorously and consistently jettisoned to the status of metaphor, is to be commended. Her success in this project is largely due to her keen attention to the visual registers of narrative, and future scholarship in the field will doubtless be enriched by her innovative focus." —Reviews in Cultural Theory"By using narrative forms to navigate between the paradigms of literary studies and ethology, McHugh offers new insights into the complexity of what it means to live with other species and to write with them in mind." —Organization and Environment"As McHugh’s study of animal stories shows, in the twentieth century and the last ten years, literary and visual artists have registered the need to innovate the forms of representation and extend the franchise beyond the human—or, as she might say, with the nonhuman. In a time characterized by growing awareness of the ravages of climate change, unprecedented loss of biodiversity, and the host of political, social, and economic problems engendered by exponential human population growth, these innovative forms make undeniable claims on us and deserve the utmost consideration." —Configurations Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Animal Narratives and Social Agency Part I. Intersubjective Fictions 1. Seeing Eyes/Private Eyes: Service Dogs and Detective Fictions 2. Velvet Revolutions: Professions of Girl-Horse Stories Part II. Intercorporeal Narratives 3. Breeding Narratives of Intimacies: Shaggy Dog to Shagging Sheep Stories 4. Farm Animal Fictions and Futures: Semi-Living to GMO Pig Tales Conclusion: Toward a Narrative Ethology Notes Index
£19.79
Duke University Press Centering Animals in Latin American History
Book SynopsisA collection of essays examining Latin American cultural history through a focus on animals and their vital but often ignored roles in colonization and nation-building.Trade Review"Centering Animals in Latin American History breaks new ground. In intellectually sophisticated essays, the contributors suggest that by providing a new history of animals, we cannot only understand more about the human/animal divide but also break down the category of the human, interrogate nature, and analyze the form in which the past becomes history. In this way, this collection writes animals into Latin American history."—Pete Sigal, author of The Flower and the Scorpion: Sexuality and Ritual in Early Nahua Culture"In this engaging and generative collection of essays, editors Martha Few and Zeb Tortorici take us beyond the implications of the Columbian Exchange to show how a wide range of animals—including locusts, cattle, monkeys, fur seals, llamas, birds, and goats—actively shaped Latin American history and culture. Centering Animals in Latin American History does more than just restore animals to visibility while examining human ideas about and practices toward nonhuman animals: it makes it impossible to look at Latin American history without taking into consideration the nonhuman animals that materially and symbolically cocreated our world."—Brett Mizelle, author of Pig“The volume’s methodological variety, its engaging subject matter, and its readability, together with its bibliography, will prove useful and attractive not just to scholars and activists but also to students of Latin American history from the colonial period into the twentieth century.” -- Lina del Castillo * Journal of Interdisciplinary History *“It is accessible but still sophisticated and intriguing for scholars of modern and colonial Latin America, historians of science and of medicine, environmental historians, and scholars in the growing multidisciplinary field of animal studies….. In sum, this is a notable volume for how it bridges colonial and postcolonial histories, expansively defines animal history, and packs in so much variety into so brief of a text.” -- Emily Wakild * H-Environment, H-Net Reviews *“Overall, the volume’s approach is methodologically innovative and challenging and shows that the descriptive and analytical presence of animals in history writing does not necessarily centre them…. it is certainly a significant push toward the understanding of the region’s natural history and will delight readers from various disciplinary backgrounds.” -- Leopoldo Cavaleri Gerhardinger and Dannieli Firme Herbst * European Review of Latin American and Caribbean Studies *"This anthology . . . is the very best example of a new trend in historiography that studies non-human animals as our partners in the generation of history." -- Abel A. Alves * Journal of Latin American Studies *"This volume clearly meets the editors' expectations that animal-centered perspectives can provide new and interesting interpretations of past events." -- Peter W. Stahl * Journal of Anthropological Research *"Brings local and imported animals into dialogue with humans in colonial and postcolonial Latin America, creating a conversation that examines, crosses and perhaps dissolves boundaries among species. The end result not only affirms that human history is profoundly shaped by animals, but lays the groundwork for the way the complex project of investigating historical human– nonhuman relationships might be undertaken." -- Sarah Newman * Social Anthropology *“[T]his is a fascinating collection of essays that will be of great use to environmental historians, as well as to scholars interested in animal studies. By ‘centering’ animals in history, many of the volume’s essays break new ground and introduce fresh approaches to old topics.” -- Thomas Klubock * Environmental History *"Centering Animals is an important addition to animal studies that simultaneously provides a new lens through which to view key issues in human history. Whether as resources, victims, or historical agents, animals have indeed been central to the development of Latin America. This book brings their contribution to the fore and opens exciting new avenues for future research." -- Helen Cowie * Hispanic American Historical Review *"The archives produced by elites, largely white and mainly men, render many of the others involved anonymous and voiceless. Yet we are learning how to hear them speak through complementary types of primary sources such as material culture. If anyone can do the same for animals, it will be the talented group of scholars who contributed to this volume." -- Andrew Sluyter * Ethnohistory *Table of ContentsForeword / Erica Fudge ix Acknowledgments xiii Introduction. Writing Animal Histories / Zeb Tortorici and Martha Few 1 Part I. Animals, Culture, and Colonialism 1. The Year the People Turned into Cattle: The End of the World in New Spain, 1558 / León García Garagarza 31 2. Killing Locusts in Colonial Guatemala / Martha Few 62 3. "In the Name of the Father and the Mother of All Dogs": Canine Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals in Bourbon Mexico / Zeb Tortorici 93 Part II. Animals and Medicine, Science, and Public Health 4. From Natural History to Popular Remedy: Animals and Their Medicinal Applications among the Kallawaya in Colonial Peru / Adam Warren 123 5. Pest to Vector: Disease, Public Health, and the Challenges of State-Building in Yucatán, Mexico, 1833-1922 / Heather McCrea 149 6. Notes on Medicine, Culture, and the History of Imported Monkeys in Puerto Rico / Neel Ahuja 180 Part III. The Meanings and Politics of Postcolonial Animals 7. Animal Labor and Protection in Cuba: Changes in Relationships with Animals in the Nineteenth Century / Reinaldo Funes Monzete (translated by Alex Hildago and Zeb Tortorici) 209 8. On Edge: Fur Seals and Hunters along the Patagonian Littoral, 1860–1930 / John Soluri 243 9. Birds and Scientists in Brazil: In Search of Protection, 1894–1938 / Regina Horta Duarte (translated by Zeb Tortorici and Roger Arthur Cough) 270 10. Trujillo, the Goat: Of Beasts, Men, and Politics in the Dominican Republic / Lauren Derby 302 Conclusion. Loving, Being, Killing Animals / Neil L. Whitehead 329 Recommended Bibliography 347 Contributors 357 Index 361
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Duke University Press Centering Animals in Latin American History
Book SynopsisA collection of essays examining Latin American cultural history through a focus on animals and their vital but often ignored roles in colonization and nation-building.Trade Review"Centering Animals in Latin American History breaks new ground. In intellectually sophisticated essays, the contributors suggest that by providing a new history of animals, we cannot only understand more about the human/animal divide but also break down the category of the human, interrogate nature, and analyze the form in which the past becomes history. In this way, this collection writes animals into Latin American history."—Pete Sigal, author of The Flower and the Scorpion: Sexuality and Ritual in Early Nahua Culture"In this engaging and generative collection of essays, editors Martha Few and Zeb Tortorici take us beyond the implications of the Columbian Exchange to show how a wide range of animals—including locusts, cattle, monkeys, fur seals, llamas, birds, and goats—actively shaped Latin American history and culture. Centering Animals in Latin American History does more than just restore animals to visibility while examining human ideas about and practices toward nonhuman animals: it makes it impossible to look at Latin American history without taking into consideration the nonhuman animals that materially and symbolically cocreated our world."—Brett Mizelle, author of Pig“The volume’s methodological variety, its engaging subject matter, and its readability, together with its bibliography, will prove useful and attractive not just to scholars and activists but also to students of Latin American history from the colonial period into the twentieth century.” -- Lina del Castillo * Journal of Interdisciplinary History *“It is accessible but still sophisticated and intriguing for scholars of modern and colonial Latin America, historians of science and of medicine, environmental historians, and scholars in the growing multidisciplinary field of animal studies….. In sum, this is a notable volume for how it bridges colonial and postcolonial histories, expansively defines animal history, and packs in so much variety into so brief of a text.” -- Emily Wakild * H-Environment, H-Net Reviews *“Overall, the volume’s approach is methodologically innovative and challenging and shows that the descriptive and analytical presence of animals in history writing does not necessarily centre them…. it is certainly a significant push toward the understanding of the region’s natural history and will delight readers from various disciplinary backgrounds.” -- Leopoldo Cavaleri Gerhardinger and Dannieli Firme Herbst * European Review of Latin American and Caribbean Studies *"This anthology . . . is the very best example of a new trend in historiography that studies non-human animals as our partners in the generation of history." -- Abel A. Alves * Journal of Latin American Studies *"This volume clearly meets the editors' expectations that animal-centered perspectives can provide new and interesting interpretations of past events." -- Peter W. Stahl * Journal of Anthropological Research *"Brings local and imported animals into dialogue with humans in colonial and postcolonial Latin America, creating a conversation that examines, crosses and perhaps dissolves boundaries among species. The end result not only affirms that human history is profoundly shaped by animals, but lays the groundwork for the way the complex project of investigating historical human– nonhuman relationships might be undertaken." -- Sarah Newman * Social Anthropology *“[T]his is a fascinating collection of essays that will be of great use to environmental historians, as well as to scholars interested in animal studies. By ‘centering’ animals in history, many of the volume’s essays break new ground and introduce fresh approaches to old topics.” -- Thomas Klubock * Environmental History *"Centering Animals is an important addition to animal studies that simultaneously provides a new lens through which to view key issues in human history. Whether as resources, victims, or historical agents, animals have indeed been central to the development of Latin America. This book brings their contribution to the fore and opens exciting new avenues for future research." -- Helen Cowie * Hispanic American Historical Review *"The archives produced by elites, largely white and mainly men, render many of the others involved anonymous and voiceless. Yet we are learning how to hear them speak through complementary types of primary sources such as material culture. If anyone can do the same for animals, it will be the talented group of scholars who contributed to this volume." -- Andrew Sluyter * Ethnohistory *Table of ContentsForeword / Erica Fudge ix Acknowledgments xiii Introduction. Writing Animal Histories / Zeb Tortorici and Martha Few 1 Part I. Animals, Culture, and Colonialism 1. The Year the People Turned into Cattle: The End of the World in New Spain, 1558 / León García Garagarza 31 2. Killing Locusts in Colonial Guatemala / Martha Few 62 3. "In the Name of the Father and the Mother of All Dogs": Canine Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals in Bourbon Mexico / Zeb Tortorici 93 Part II. Animals and Medicine, Science, and Public Health 4. From Natural History to Popular Remedy: Animals and Their Medicinal Applications among the Kallawaya in Colonial Peru / Adam Warren 123 5. Pest to Vector: Disease, Public Health, and the Challenges of State-Building in Yucatán, Mexico, 1833-1922 / Heather McCrea 149 6. Notes on Medicine, Culture, and the History of Imported Monkeys in Puerto Rico / Neel Ahuja 180 Part III. The Meanings and Politics of Postcolonial Animals 7. Animal Labor and Protection in Cuba: Changes in Relationships with Animals in the Nineteenth Century / Reinaldo Funes Monzete (translated by Alex Hildago and Zeb Tortorici) 209 8. On Edge: Fur Seals and Hunters along the Patagonian Littoral, 1860–1930 / John Soluri 243 9. Birds and Scientists in Brazil: In Search of Protection, 1894–1938 / Regina Horta Duarte (translated by Zeb Tortorici and Roger Arthur Cough) 270 10. Trujillo, the Goat: Of Beasts, Men, and Politics in the Dominican Republic / Lauren Derby 302 Conclusion. Loving, Being, Killing Animals / Neil L. Whitehead 329 Recommended Bibliography 347 Contributors 357 Index 361
£22.79
Glasgow Museums Publishing Wildlife Around Glasgow 50 remarkable sites to
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WW Norton & Co Beloved Beasts
Book SynopsisIn the late nineteenth century, humans came at long last to a devastating realization: their rapidly industrializing and globalizing societies were driving scores of animal species to extinction. In Beloved Beasts, acclaimed science journalist Michelle Nijhuis traces the history of the movement to protect and conserve other forms of life. From early battles to save charismatic species such as the American bison and bald eagle to today's global effort to defend life on a larger scale, Nijhuis's spirited and engaging account documents the changes of heart that changed history (Dan Cryer, Boston Globe). With urgency, passion, and wit (Michael Berry, Christian Science Monitor), she describes the vital role of scientists and activists such as Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson, reveals the origins of vital organizations like the Audubon Society and the World Wildlife Fund, explores current efforts to protect species such as the whooping crane and the black rhinoceros, and confronts the darkeTrade Review"A comprehensive history of the conservation movement—and a warning that we are not doing enough to prevent further animal mass extinction." -- USA Today"Spirited and engaging…Always attuned to ironies and anomalies, Nijhuis points out the changes of heart that changed history." -- Dan Cryer, Boston Globe"Heartfelt, engrossing, thought-provoking, even brutal at times, but always, painfully honest. In her storytelling, Nijhuis doesn’t gloss over the dark moments…But it’s because of her bold literary choices that the transformative and transcendent moments in this history shine a little brighter." -- Pankiam Amer, Scientific American"Capacious, engrossing, and timely…Nijhuis is the sort of writer who makes excavating arcane facts and dinner-party-worthy anecdotes look effortless." -- Erica Berry, Outside"A definitive and informative history…Nijhuis's detailed account is clear-eyed and unvarnished in its honesty." -- Valerie Thompson, Science"A far-ranging, powerfully written history of the conservation movement." -- Alex Orlando, Discover"Excellent…The book truly shines…when Nijhuis is brutally honest about how the conservation movement gained a reputation for being antihuman." -- Sarah Zielenski, Science News"[Nijhuis] is a gifted storyteller, capturing both the heroism of those fighting extinction and the reality of biodiversity experts who warn that many, many species are in danger of disappearing within decades." -- National Book Review"Lavishly researched, Beloved Beasts is a compassionate look at what humans have done—and need to do next—to protect the natural world." -- Amy Brady, Lithub"Beloved Beasts raises questions that get to the heart of the conservation movement's shortcomings…[A] much-needed critical history of conservation." -- Austin Price, Earth Island Journal"An environmental history that is essential reading for anyone committed to preserving life on Earth." -- Jason Mark, Sierra Club"[An] exceptionally comprehensive and enlightening history of conservation." -- Booklist (starred review)"With candor and authority, Nijhuis focuses on the intertwined relationships, backgrounds and paths of the fervent scientists and activists who spearheaded the conservation movement." -- Becky Libourel Diamond, Bookpage"An engrossing history of conservation and its accomplishments…Compassionate yet realistic and candid throughout, Nijhuis makes a significant contribution to the literature on environmentalism." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Nijhuis’s comprehensive survey is sure to delight nature enthusiasts and those concerned with disappearing species." -- Publishers Weekly"Beloved Beasts is the definitive history of the conservation movement, in all its turbulent, passionate, problematic glory. It shines a bright and unsparing light on environmentalism’s most influential hidden figures, and breathes new life into Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, and other heroes you thought you knew. The centuries-long campaign to protect our fellow creatures finally has the literary epic it deserves." -- Ben Goldfarb"From the origin of the concept of species through the CRISPR revolution, Beloved Beasts is at once thoughtful and thought-provoking—a crucial addition to the literature of our troubled time." -- Elizabeth Kolbert"In a bravura turn, Michelle Nijhuis shapes three hundred years of conservation history into one riveting tale. Beloved Beasts brims with surprise, compelling characters, and opportunities for introspection about the motley human effort to catalogue, celebrate, and protect the other inhabitants of our planet." -- Elena Passarello"If ‘attention is prayer,’ as Simone Weil suggests, then Michelle Nijhuis’s carefully observed Beloved Beasts is a benediction bestowed not so much upon the men and women who carry out the work of species conservation but upon the very act of living in conversation with the more-than-human world." -- Elizabeth Rush"What a lovely, timely book. Michelle Nijhuis’s deeply mined research and wholehearted compassion for her subjects—human and animal alike—are evident on every page." -- John Vaillant"Michelle Nijhuis has written a book that is both a beautiful, wise history and a measured call to action. By remembering the messy, bighearted, sometimes nearsighted, but ultimately hopeful efforts of those before us, we can be smarter as we embark on the profoundly human project of saving species other than our own." -- Florence Williams
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Johns Hopkins University Press Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington
Book SynopsisA field guide to plants and animals commonly found in the nation''s capital.Winner of the Design and Effectiveness Award of the Washington PublishersNature awaits discovery at almost every turn in the complex ecosystem of Washington, D.C. In parks large and small, within the District''s gardens, and on public streets, there is tremendous biodiversity. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes us on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation''s capital.Beyond the abundant wildlife that can be seen in every neighborhood, Washington boasts a large park network rich in natural wonders. A hike along the trails of Rock Creek Park, one of the country's largest and oldest urban forests, quickly reveals white-tailed deer, eastern gray squirrels, and little brown bats. Mayapples, Virginia bluebells, and red mulberry trees are but a few of the treasures found growing at the National Arboretum. A strollTrade ReviewVisiting birders would do well to carry [ Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.]. BirdWatching The book is simply an amazingly informative work of art... if you're visiting D.C., by boat preferably, this guide is great to bring along. -- Chris Knauss The Star Democrat To most people, the only animals in Washington D.C. are political animals, but how wrong they are... If you love Washington D.C., nature, or even have a healthy curiosity of the natural world, this guide is for you. -- Scott R. DiMarco American Reference Books Annual Downtown sightings of such wild creatures as snowy owls, peregrine falcons, and vultures may generate media attention, but after perusing Howard Youth's Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., I don't find these episodes as outlandish as the headlines might suggest... The guide represents a considerable documentation of the species that share our corner of the world. -- Adrian Higgins Washington PostTable of ContentsForward, by Kirk JohnsonAcknowledgmentsChapter 1. The Natural, and Not-So-Natural, History of Washington, D.C.Chapter 2. Visiting D.C. ParksChapter 3. The ParksChapter 4. AnimalsChapter 5. PlantsChapter 6. MushroomsChapter 7. GeologyOrganizationsBibliographyIndex
£22.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York
Book SynopsisNew York City''s favorite naturalist is back with a guided tour of the Big Apple that unveils the beautiful birds living in its midst.Winner of the Hardcover Nonfiction (Design) of The New York Book Show, Illustrated Text of the Washington PublishersLook around New York, and you'll probably see birds: wood ducks swimming in Queens, a stalking black-crowned night-heron in Brooklyn, great horned owls perching in the Bronx, warblers feeding in Central Park, or Staten Island's purple martins flying to and fro. You might spot hawks and falcons nesting on skyscrapers or robins belting out songs from trees along the street. America's largest metropolis teems with birdlife in part because it sits within the great Atlantic flyway where migratory birds travel seasonally between north and south. The Big Apple's miles of coastline, magnificent parks, and millions of trees attract dozens of migrating species every year and are also home year-round to scores of residenTrade Review'Take this guide wherever you go,' [Day] implores readers in the introduction. And we hope many do, since it reveals a New York we long to see, the wild, beautiful city of birds known to Audubon, Chapman, and Griscom. -- Chuck Hagner BirdWatching Magazine An excellent guide for New York City residents. If you have any interest in the birds around you (and there are plenty of birds around you, even in NYC), this guide will really open your eyes. Birder's Library Day's deeply researched and richly illustrated Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York City will be indispensable to locals and tourists alike. Sierra Will fill a niche for beginning birders and backyard watchers in the northeastern US... Choice You don't have to live in or be visiting New York to enjoy this book. Times Literary Supplement These three fabulous New York women have been to every park in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx, seeking out their feathered material. Their pooled talents have yielded a field guide that runs from Double-Crested Cormorants to Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers, revealing the richness of diversity in the lives of our fellow New Yorkers from the natural world. Huffington Post Overall, this guide is not just a source of information, but fosters an appreciation for the wildlife that surrounds us every day. American Reference Books AnnualTable of ContentsForeword, by Don RiepeAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Illustrated Bird, Wing, and Feather Anatomy2. Bird Terminology3. BirdsCormorantDouble-crested CormorantWaterfowlBrant GooseCanada GooseMute SwanMallard DuckBufflehead DuckNorthern ShovelerRuddy DuckWood DuckHooded MerganserGulls and TernsRing-billed GullGreat Black-backed GullHerring GullCommon TernWading BirdsGreat Blue HeronGreat EgretGreen HeronBlack-crowned Night-HeronGlossy IbisShorebirdsAmerican OystercatcherAmerican WoodcockSpotted SandpiperGround BirdsWild TurkeyHawksRed-tailed HawkOspreyCooper's HawkFalconsAmerican KestrelPeregrine FalconOwlsEastern Screech-OwlGreat Horned OwlBarred OwlNorthern Saw-whet OwlHummingbirdsRuby-throated HummingbirdParrotsMonk ParakeetDovesRock PigeonMourning DoveWoodpeckersRed-bellied WoodpeckerYellow-bellied SapsuckerDowny WoodpeckerHairy WoodpeckerNorthern FlickerFlycatchersEastern Wood-PeweeEastern PhoebeEastern KingbirdVireosRed-eyed VireoJays and CrowsBlue JayAmerican CrowSwallowsTree SwallowBarn SwallowChickadees, Titmice, Nuthatches, and CreepersBlack-capped ChickadeeTufted TitmouseWhite-breasted NuthatchBrown CreeperWrensHouse WrenCarolina WrenKingletsGolden-crownedKingletRuby-crowned KingletThrushesVeeryHermit ThrushWood ThrushAmerican RobinMimidsGray CatbirdBrown ThrasherNorthern MockingbirdStarlingsEuropean StarlingWaxwingsCedar WaxwingWarblersOvenbirdBlack-and-white WarblerCommon YellowthroatAmerican RedstartNorthern ParulaMagnolia WarblerYellow WarblerYellow-rumped WarblerBlack-throated Green WarblerSparrowsEastern TowheeChipping SparrowSong SparrowWhite-throated SparrowDark-eyed JuncoCardinals, Tanagers, and GrosbeaksScarlet TanagerNorthern CardinalRose-breasted GrosbeakBlackbirds and OriolesRed-winged BlackbirdCommon GrackleBrown-headed CowbirdBaltimore OrioleFinches and Old World SparrowsHouse FinchAmerican GoldfinchHouse SparrowBirding Organizations and ResourcesBirding HotspotsBibliographyPhotography CreditsIndex
£21.85
Johns Hopkins University Press Candid Creatures
Book SynopsisThe powerful combination of pictures and stories of discovery will fascinate anyone interested in science, nature, wildlife biology, or photography.Trade ReviewA well illustrated introduction on the subject. The Birdbooker Report In this compelling book, biologist Roland Kays presents 600 remarkable camera-trap images and describes the scientific discoveries and conservation achievements that they have enabled...will particularly appeal to those who have felt the excitement of uploading footage to find that unexpected clip. BBC Wildlife Magazine Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and professionals; general readers. Choice ... the coverage of rare and rarely seen species is impressive and the book could be an inspirational gift for anyone interested in natural history- especially if given together Royal Society of Biology Candid Creatures: How Camera Traps Reveal the Mysteries of Nature as a great contribution to the current wildlife literature, and I would recommend this book for anyone's personal library. Landscape Ecologist All the excitement of animal life is captures within the 261 large-sized full-color photographed pages. M.G. Paregian ... full of fabulous pictures of weird and wonderful creatures... [Candid Creatures is] loaded with information and carrys a strong conservation message. Conservation BiologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionTHE CRITTERSTigerAfrican LionLeopardSnow LeopardJaguarCougarClouded LeopardsCheetahBobcatChinese Mountain CatDomestic CatFlat-headed CatLeopard CatMarbled CatAfrican Golden CatJaguarundiOcelotFossaSpotted FanalokaRing-tailed VontsiraBroad-striped VontsiraServaline GenetMasked Palm CivetOtter CivetHose's CivetBanded CivetWolfCoyoteDingoDholeRed FoxBush DogShort-eared DogBlack BearBrown BearGiant PandaSpectacled BearSun BearWolverineFisherTayraMalay WeaselAfrican Bush ElephantAfrican Forest ElephantAsian ElephantBlack RhinoJavan RhinoBrazilian TapirMalayan TapirBearded PigPygmy HippopotamusGiant Sable AntelopeTamarawAsiatic Wild BuffaloAlpine IbexSouthern PudúWhite-tailed DeerChimpanzeeWestern GorillaBornean OrangutanGolden Snub-nosed MonkeyPig-tailed MacaqueAardvarkGiant ArmadilloGiant AnteaterGiant PangolinWombatTasmanian DevilSumatran Striped RabbitThomas's Flying SquirrelCommon Vampire BatSumatran Ground CuckooBlack CodANIMAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHChinese MountainsPanama Canal IslandsAustralian Rocky Reef FishRainforest CanopiesThe Wildlife of TokyoAmerica's Urban PredatorsThe Foggy, Forested Hills of YemenCattle and Wildlife in AfricaRocky Mountain TrailsAmerica's Hunting GroundsGaps in the Polish WoodsOil Palm PlantationsCAUGHT IN THE ACTHoles in the GroundWater HolesMovement CorridorsTreetop CorridorsRoad UnderpassesElectromatsFence Escape RoutesHighway Rope BridgesGlide PolesNest PredatorsNest ProtectorsCarcassesMineral LicksFruiting TreesBush versus ElephantBuried SeedsAnimal RobotsAnimal ModelsSurfing GenetFood on the RunMatingPoachersPhoto Credits and CitationsLiterature CitedIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Wild by Nature
Book SynopsisOffering fresh perspectives on colonial, legal, environmental, and Native American history, Wild by Nature reenvisions the familiar stories of early America as animal tales.Trade Review. . . the richness of the information from obscure sources serves as an invaluable reference. This book provides a thought-provoking and interesting thesis . . . Recommended.—ChoiceWild by Nature offers a wonderful example of the retellings that are possible if historians attend to animalhuman relationships as a significant category of investigation. It is an approachable and well-written book that will appeal to readers curious and eager to think in new ways about old stories.—Southwestern Historical QuarterlyThe author is a strong writer, and her practice of assigning action verbs to animals is surprisingly effective. In sum, this book deserves a wide readership in southern history, environmental history, and beyond.—Journal of Southern HistorySucceeds in demonstrating that wild animals, by their very nature, challenged and changed colonial presumptions about human control over the process of North American colonization as expressed in legal regimes and private property.—Kerri Keller Clement, University of Colorado Boulder, Great Plains ResearchTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsList of IllustrationsIntroduction1. Creatures Serving for the Use of Man2. No Bullets Would Pierce Beaver Skins3. Devouring Anamulls4. Incapable of Separate or Individual Property5. The Liberty of Killing a Deer6. In All Their Native Freedom7. Epilogue: Rewilding the WildBibliographyIndex
£43.00
Johns Hopkins University Press Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation
Book SynopsisBrings together disparate conversations about wildlife conservation and renewable energy, suggesting ways these two critical fields can work hand in hand. Renewable energy is often termed simply green energy, but its effects on wildlife and other forms of biodiversity can be quite complex. While capturing renewable resources like wind, solar, and energy from biomass can require more land than fossil fuel production, potentially displacing wildlife habitat, renewable energy infrastructure can also create habitat and promote species health when thoughtfully implemented. The authors of Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation argue that in order to achieve a balanced plan for addressing these two crucially important sustainability issues, our actions at the nexus of these fields must be directed by current scientific information related to the ecological effects of renewable energy production. Synthesizing an extensive, rapidly growing base of research and insights from practitionerTrade ReviewA coming-together of noted authorities in [the energy and conservation] fields seeking a beneficial solution to both their respective purposes is heartening indeed. Given this, and all the information presented in its pages, Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation is a book that should be read by all who are professionally involved in both these fields as well as any others who are simply in search of a better understanding of two of the defining challenges of our age.—Johannes E. Riutta, The Well-Read NaturalistTable of ContentsList of ContributorsIntroduction. Renewable Energy and Wildlife ConservationChristopher E. Moorman, Steven M. Grodsky, and Susan P. RuppPART I BIOENERGY AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION1 Short-Rotation Woody Crops and Wildlife ConservationRachel Greene, James A. Martin, and T. Bently Wigley2 Effects of Harvesting Forest-Based Biomass on Terrestrial WildlifeJessica A. Homyack and Jake Verschuyl3 Impacts on Wildlife of Annual Crops for Biofuel ProductionClint Otto4 Second-Generation Feedstocks from Dedicated Energy Crops:Implications for Wildlife and Wildlife HabitatSusan P. Rupp and Christine A. RibicPART II WIND ENERGY AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION5 Wind Energy Effects on BirdsRegan Dohm and David Drake6 Wind Energy Effects on BatsCris D. Hein and Amanda M. Hale7 Effects of Wind Energy on Wildlife: Emerging Issues and Underrepresented TaxaNicole M. Korfanta and Victoria H. ZeroPART III SOLAR ENERGY, WATERPOWER, AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION8 Solar Energy: A Technology with Multi-Scale Opportunities to Integrate Wildlife ConservationBrian B. Boroski9 Waterpower: Hydropower and Marine Hydrokinetic EnergyHenriette I. Jager and Lindsay M. WickmanPART IV THE FUTURE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION10 Renewable Energy Policy Directives: Implications for Wildlife ConservationEdward B. Arnett11 Renewable Energy Ecology: The Next Frontier in Wildlife ScienceSteven M. Grodsky, Sarah R. Fritts, and Rebecca R. HernandezIndex
£64.00
National Geographic Society National Geographic Illustrated Guide to Wildlife
Book SynopsisFrom one of the most trusted names in field guides comes a new and lavishly illustrated guide to identifying North America's most common birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians, plus fish and other aquatic creatures. Broad in scope and clearly organized, National Geographic Illustrated Guide to Wildlife is just like having five field guides in one. Each of the five realms of wildlife gets a chapter, and each chapter identifies 160 of the most common and most interesting animals around, providing essential information and a bullet list of key points on each species. Photographs and original artwork represent 900 species total, making this the ultimate field guide to the creatures of the continental United States and Canada, from your own backyard into the deepest wilderness.Trade Review"A valuable reference when you start planning family vacations...encompasses five field guides in one book and is a great resource to learning more about the small animals, birds, and insects in your neighborhood and the larger species you will find in national parks and at seashores." —Designing Wealth
£34.00
Temple University Press,U.S. The Next Social Contract
Book Synopsis In his provocative book The Next Social Contract, Wayne Gabardi rigorously considers the fate of animals in the twenty-first century. He claims that if we are to address the challenges raised by the Anthropocene—the period where nonhuman beings tend to be mere extras, often subsumed under the umbrella notion of “nature”—we need to radically rethink our basic ethical outlook and develop a new, “more-than-human” social contract. Gabardi’s wide-ranging and multidisciplinary analysis focuses on four principal battlegrounds of animal biopolitics in the twenty first century: the extinction of wild animals, the crisis of oceanic animals, industrialized farm animals and the future of industrial agribusiness, and the situation of contact-zone animals moving into human-occupied habitats. In his recasting of the social contract, Gabardi envisions a culture shift in human-animal relations toward posthumanism that features the eth
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB British Naturefinder
Book SynopsisA species-by-species guide that shows you how to find and watch nearly 300 mammal, reptile, amphibian and invertebrate species in the UK.Most wildlife books are designed to help you identify the animals you have seen. This book is different. In this new, user-friendly guide one British species is highlighted per page, and each account explains in accessible text how to find it, where to find it and how to ensure you have the most rewarding wildlife-watching experiences.Within the How to Find' section, author Marianne Taylor explains the best time to look for each species, its preferred habitat, and offers tips to help make your search easier or more productive. In Watching Tips' she advises on how to get the most from your encounter, how to observe the species at length and with luck witness its most fascinating behaviour. A colour panel indicates each species' geographical distribution on a map, including Super Sites' where the species is particularly abundant or regular. A calTable of ContentsIntroduction Which wildlife? Watching wildlife responsibly Sharing knowledge At home and away How to use this book Species accounts Mammals Reptiles and Amphibians Fish Butterflies Moths Dragonflies and Damselflies Bees and Wasps Flies Beetles Grasshoppers and Crickets Other Insects Spiders Other Invertebrates Glossary Further reading and resources Index Photograph credits
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Steve Backshalls Deadly 60
Book SynopsisSteve Backshall embarks on his most daring adventure yet. He has just six months to travel to six continents and find 60 of the most dangerous animals on the planet. From lethal beauties to killer beasts, from the unseen to the unexpected, the one thing they have in common is that they are all deadly to other animals. This is the companion book to the long-running CBBC series of the same name now in its fifth series. Learn more about the animals Steve encounters around the world, ranging from famous killers such as the Black Mamba in Africa and the North American Grizzly Bear to less well known but no less deadly animals. He introduces the surreal Pink River Dolphin of Amazonia and captures Australia's elusive Ghost Bat for a closer look. Discover the ingenious techniques and extraordinary weapons that some of our most dangerous animals are armed with. Including the renowned, the unexpected and the downright bizarre, this companion book to Steve Backshall's high-adrenaline tour of
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Concise Pond Wildlife Guide
Book SynopsisThis practical pocket guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, includes more than 190 species of animal and plant that inhabit still-water bodies such as ponds, pools and small lakes.Each species account includes accurate artworks and concise descriptions outlining essential details such as size, habitat, ecology and distribution in Britain and the Northern Europe. A vast number of species occurs in these habitats, so the guide selectively pictures and describes the fauna and flora that are most likely to be found and identified. Among the fascinating animals featured are freshwater sponges, hydras, water bears, worms, leeches, water snails, dragonflies and damselflies, frogs and toads, bats, fish, birds, and iconic mammals such as the Water Vole and European Otter. The easy-to-follow layouts and illustrations aid quick and precise identification, making the book an indispensable reference in the field as well as in the home and garden. It''s compact enough to fTable of ContentsIntroduction Natural Wetlands Artificial Ponds Threats to Ponds Today Garden Ponds Pond Wildlife Marginal Plants Water Plants Rushes Grasses Mosses Trees Sponges Hydras Worms Water Bears Leeches Molluscs Crustaceans Insects Arachnids Fish Amphibians Reptiles Birds Mammals
£8.48
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Critical Critters
Book SynopsisCeri''s humorous but meaningful message accompanied by Ralph''s sensational paintings will satisfy art-lovers and conservationists alike.Following on from Extinct Boids and Nextinction, Critical Critters is the third in this epic trilogy of books dedicated to extinct and critically endangered animals from cartoonist Ralph Steadman and filmmaker Ceri Levy - the GONZOVATIONISTS.Expect plenty more of what made the first two books so successful - unpredictable nonsense beasts, irreverent jokes, a diary-style record of the creative mayhem, and around 100 spectacular illustrations by Ralph of critically endangered mammals, insects, fish, lizards and trees a stunning collection, with a serious conservation message.Trade Review[Steadman's] wonderfully idiosyncratic style captures the animals in a way no camera could, his paintings positively fizzing off the page. -- James Lloyd * BBC Focus *From grumpy mountain gorillas to the humble red squirrel, Steadman gives amazing life to creatures that might not be around much longer. * Big Issue North *A brilliant book that will satisfy conservationists and art-lovers alike. -- Katya Edwards * Daily Mail *Table of ContentsGin Martini Calls How to Value a Species and Why We Should Care Creating a Synopsis Woolly Mammoth Ralph emails: Anyway – starting is necessary… Foreword Humphead Wrasse Singapore Freshwater Crab Grunting Spiked Turt Amur Leopard Invasion of the Gonzovationists Groglick Red Wowlet Jamaican Iguana Sumatran Rhinoceros Mountain Gorilla Hawksbill Turtle Bornean Orangutan Sumatran Orangutan Chinese Pangolin Sunda Pangolin Pygmy Tarsier Maned Three-toed Sloth The Visitation Hector’s Dolphin Hippopotamus Irrawaddy Dolphin African Elephant Asian Elephant Bonobo Saiga Antelope Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat Angelshark Pygmy Three-toed Sloth Tarzan’s Chameleon Black-footed Ferret Przewalski’s Horse Striped Spirit Wine Cuban Crocodile Kanab Ambersnail Pool-strutting Monkeychick Philippine Crocodile Seychelles Sheath-tailed Bat Digg Soiler Dratsab White Rhinoceros Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Southern Bluefin Tuna Pacific Bluefin Tuna Golden-rumped Sengi Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Luristan Newt Rat-arsed Skunk Aye-aye Baad Guttering Gnat Flutterby Little Mother Moth Red Wolf Tiger Grevy’s Zebra Giant Panda Borneo Pygmy Elephant Snow Leopard Chimpanzee Terry Cotter – the Island’s Potter Fin Whale Galápagos Sea Lion Black Rhinoceros Blue Whale Golden Bamboo Lemur Long-nosed Gwylim Black Spider Monkey Suicide Palm Addax or White Antelope African Wild Dog Amazonian Manatee American Manatee or West Indian Manatee African Manatee Grey Nurse Shark Garden Bumblebee Polar Bear Articulated Bumlice Greek Red Damsel Lion Hula Painted Frog Indri Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly Western Long-beaked Echidna Eastern Long-beaked Echidna Sir David’s Long-beaked Echidna Visiting the Steadman Uncontinuum Mongolian Beaver Volcano Rabbit African Wild Ass Dylis Voryd Peacock Parachute Spider Saint Lucia Racer Indian Python Horrid Ground-weaver Spider Why-me? Skimleach Frigate Island Giant Tenebrionid Beetle Chinese Giant Salamander Vaquita Leatherback Sea Turtle Red Squirrel Saola Monarch Butterfly Largetooth Sawfish Walrus White-headed Langur Masai Giraffe Reticulated Giraffe Southern Giraffe Northern Giraffe Bactrian Camel Lemur Leaf Frog Dugong Western European Hedgehog Acknowledgements
£23.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Animal
Book SynopsisThis sumptuous book presents a selection of over one hundred stunning artworks, depicting animals real and mythical, from the prints and photography collections of the Bibliothèque nationale de France. The work opens with a preface from celebrated cultural historian Michel Pastoureau, who considers the symbolic importance of animals to our dreams and imagination. Each image is accompanied by a commentary from one of the BnF's expert editorial team of curators and archivists, which provides information on the natural and symbolic history of the creature depicted. Featured artworks include such masterpieces as Dürer's rhinoceros, Manet's cats, a carp by Hiroshige and Matisse's swan. This is a truly beautiful and authoritative collection of some of the most recognisable and accomplished works of animal-themed art, from the medieval period to the present day.Trade ReviewThe edition of Animal: A Beastly Compendium published by Bloomsbury in their beautiful range of “Art History” invites to touch, look, turn every page and to dream yourself into the pictures and immerse yourself in the stories they tell. * The Protagonist Magazine *Opulent, provocative and mind-opening, Animal is a magnificent compendium, which is witness to the intertwining of human and animal lives, showing not only how richly and insistently humans have thought about animals, but also how good animals are to think with. * Steven Connor, Professor of English at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, UK *Informative, thought-provoking and visually stunning, this volume will prove richly rewarding for anyone interested in probing the connections between animals, culture, art and history. The book's authoritative, engaging texts and sumptuous illustrations make Animal an intellectual and visual pleasure. * Pia F. Cuneo, Professor of Art History at the University of Arizona, USA *Table of ContentsAss - Bear - "Beast of Gévaudan” - Beaver - Bee - Bird - “Bird-Woman” - Bull - Butterfly - Camel - Carp - Cat - Chimera - Cow - Crocodile - Deer - Dinosaur - Dog - Dolphin - Dromedary - Duck - Elephant - Fish - Fox - Frog - Giant Squid - Giraffe - Goat - Goose - Grasshopper - Hippopotamus - Horse - Jaguar - Lion - Mole - Monkey - Mouse - Ostrich - Owl - Ox - Panther - Parrot - Peacock - Pelican - Pig - Porcupine - Rabbit - Ram - Rhinoceros - Salamander - Shrimp - Snake - Snowy Owl - Sperm Whale - Spider - Spiny Lobster - Stag - Swan - Tiger - Turtle Dove - Unicorn - Water Spaniel - Wild Boar - Wolf - Zebra
£38.25
Duke University Press Animalia
Book SynopsisThe contributors to Animalia analyze twenty-six animals—from yaks and vultures to whales and platypuses—that played central roles in the history of British imperial control.Trade Review“Animalia shows us how imperial power was both extended through and disturbed by the multiple entanglements of human/animal worlds. The elephants, lions, and tigers familiar to the imperial imagination jostle with mosquitoes, scorpions, and unicorns, offering a rich variety of animal engagements with empire, both for and against their would-be masters. An essential bestiary for our times.” -- Catherine Hall author of * Civilising Subjects. Metropole and Colony in the English Imagination, 1830–1867 *“With appealing quirkiness, Animalia introduces readers to the complex ways that humans' treatment of animals offers an informative and genuinely fascinating way of understanding how pervasive the impact of imperialism was and continues to be across the globe. Written with verve and elegance while conveying the surprising importance of all sorts of species to the imperial project, Animalia is an intriguing and exhilarating book.” -- Teresa Mangum, editor of * A Cultural History of Women in the Age of Empire *“Animalia is a charming and creative primer concerning the central role animals played in the British empire.... Inviting further research, the chapters are rich in ideas, themes, and postulations.” -- Miles Alexander Powell * Journal of Pacific History *“Animalia strives to be interdisciplinary not only in the theories and empirical evidence found in the individual contributions but also in the hybrid form of the volume.... Its playful form, fascinating stories, and nuggets of insight offer great potential to serve as a springboard for deeper interdisciplinary explorations.” -- John Soluri * Journal of Interdisciplinary History *“What sets Animalia apart from the rest is the playful and innovative way in which it tells animal stories.... Animalia is informative and encyclopedic and a must-have book for anyone who loves and studies animals.” -- Kaori Nagai * Journal of British Studies *“[Animalia] presents succinct, researched commentaries on a number of the animal species brought under imperial control and thereby reconstitutes the bestiary compendium. . . . This is an A-to-Z compendium for the twenty-first century that points back to the historical taxonomy as it moves forward to trouble its purpose, often by revealing the porous boundaries between species and the instability of ‘animalia’.” -- Peta Tait * Animal Studies Journal *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Animals, the Bestiary Form, and Disruptive Imperial Histories / Antoinette Burton and Renisa Mawani Some Ways to Read This Book A Is for Ape / Amy E. Martin B Is for Boar / Annaliese Claydon C Is for Cattle / Renisa Mawani D Is for Dog / Heidi J. Nast E Is for Elephant / Jonathan Saha F Is for Fox / George Robb G Is for Giraffe / Angela Thompsell H Is for Horse / Jagjeet Lally I Is for Ibis / Renisa Mawani J Is for Jackal (and Dingo) / Isabel Hofmeyr K Is for Kiwi / Tony Ballantyne L Is for Lion / Antoinette Burton M Is for Mosquito / Neel Ahuja N Is for North Atlantic Right Whale / Krista Maglen O Is for Okapi / Sandra Swart P Is for Platypus / Annaliese Claydon Q Is for Quagga / Harriet Ritvo R Is for Racoon / Daniel Heath Justice S Is for Scorpion / Antoinette Burton T Is for Tiger / Dane Kennedy U Is for Unicorn / Utathya Chattopadhyaya V Is for Vulture / Utathya Chattopadhyaya W Is for Whale / Jonathan Goldberg-Hiller X Is for Xerus / Utathya Chattopadhyaya Y Is for Yak / Peter Hansen Z is for Zebu / Michael A. Osborne Contributors Index
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University of Nebraska Press Wildlife of Nebraska
Book SynopsisIn Wildlife of Nebraska: A Natural History, Paul A. Johnsgard surveys the variety and biology of more than six hundred Nebraska species. Narrative accounts describe the ecology and biology of the state's birds, its mammals, and its reptiles and amphibians, summarizing the abundance, distributions, and habitats of this wildlife. To provide an introduction to the state's major ecosystems, climate, and topography, Johnsgard examines major public-access natural areas, including national monuments, wildlife refuges and grasslands, state parks and wildlife management areas, and nature preserves. Including more than thirty-five line drawings by the author along with physiographic, ecological, and historical maps, Wildlife of Nebraska is an essential guide to the wildlife of the Cornhusker State.Trade Review“Celebrates the gifts of a half century spent roaming Nebraska’s back roads, trails, and sometimes-forgotten places.”—Nebraska Magazine“Many scientists and historians have written about the natural history of the Great Plains, but few so compellingly as Paul Johnsgard.”—Annals of Iowa“A classic of nature writing that combines the keen observance of the scientist with the sensitivity of the naturalist.”—Outdoor Press“Nature writing at its best.”—Nancy Plain, Roundup MagazineTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Abbreviations and Symbols Chapter 1. Introduction to Nebraska and Its Biological Environment The Geography and Biogeography of Nebraska Nebraska as a Biological Transition and Genetic Suture Zone Dispersal Corridors and Historic Biogeographic Changes Global Warming and Changing Climates Chapter 2. Mammals Dawn of the Age of Mammals, 150–65 Million Years Ago Nebraska’s Mammals, 58–24 Million Years Ago Nebraska’s Mammals, 23–22 Million Years Ago Nebraska’s Mammals, 12–10 Million Years Ago Selected Species Profiles Family Didelphidae (Opossums) Virginia Opossum. Didelphis virginiana Family Leporidae (Hares and Rabbits) White-tailed Jackrabbit. Lepus townsendii Black-tailed Jackrabbit. Lepus californicus Eastern Cottontail. Sylvilagus floridanus Desert Cottontail. Sylvilagus audubonii Family Soricidae (Shrews) Cinereus (Masked) Shrew. Sorex cinereus Family Vespertilionidae (Vesper Bats) Townsend’s Big-eared Bat. Corynorhinus townsendii Big Brown Bat. Eptesicus fuscus Silver-haired Bat. Lasionycteris noctivagans Eastern Red Bat. Lasiurus borealis Hoary Bat. Lasiurus cinereus Little Brown Myotis. Myotis lucifugus Family Felidae (Cats) Canada Lynx. Lynx canadensis Bobcat. Lynx rufus Cougar (Puma, Mountain Lion). Puma concolor Family Canidae (Dogs) Coyote. Canis latrans Gray Fox. Urocyon cinereoargenteus Red Fox. Vulpes vulpes Swift Fox. Vulpes velox Family Mustelidae (Weasels) American Badger. Taxidea taxus American Mink. Neovison vison Northern River Otter. Lontra canadensis Long-tailed Weasel. Mustela frenata Black-footed Ferret. Mustela nigripes Family Mephitidae (Skunks) Striped Skunk. Mephitis Eastern Spotted Skunk. Spilogale putorius Family Procyonidae (Raccoons) Northern Raccoon. Procyon lotor Family Cervidae (Deer) Elk. Cervus canadensis White-tailed Deer. Odocoileus virginianus Mule Deer. Odocoileus hemionus Family Antilocapridae (Pronghorns) Pronghorn. Antilocapra americana Family Bovidae (Bison, Sheep, and Goats) American Bison. Bison bison Bighorn (Mountain) Sheep. Ovis canadensis Family Sciuridae (Squirrels, Marmots, and Prairie Dogs) Black-tailed Prairie Dog. Cynomys ludovicianus Southern Flying Squirrel. Glaucomys volans Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel. Ictidomys tridecemlineatus Least Chipmunk. Tamias minimus Family Castoridae (Beavers) Beaver. Castor canadensis Family Heteromyidae (Pocket Mice and Kangaroo Rats) Ord’s Kangaroo Rat. Dipodomys ordii Olive-backed Pocket Mouse. Perognathus fasciatus Plains Pocket Mouse. Perognathus flavescens Family Dipodidae (Jumping Mice) Meadow Jumping Mouse. Zapus hudsonicus Family Cricetidae (New World Mice) Prairie Vole. Microtus ochrogaster Meadow Vole. Microtus pennsylvanicus Bushy-tailed Woodrat. Neotoma cinerea Eastern Woodrat. Neotoma floridana Muskrat. Ondatra zibethicus Northern Grasshopper Mouse. Onychomys leucogaster White-footed Deer Mouse. Peromyscus leucopus American Deer Mouse. Peromyscus maniculatus Western Harvest Mouse. Reithrodontomys megalotis Plains Harvest Mouse. Reithrodontomys montanus Family Erethizontidae (Porcupines) Porcupine. Erethizon dorsatum Chapter 3. Birds The Recent History of Nebraska’s Birds Declining and Extripated Species Introduced and Invading Species Overall Population Trends The Geography of Nebraska’s Bird Fauna Selected Species Profiles Class Aves (Birds) Family Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans) Snow Goose. Anser caerulescens Ross’s Goose. Anser rossii Cackling Goose. Branta hutchinsii Canada Goose. Branta canadensis Trumpeter Swan. Cygnus buccinator Wood Duck. Aix sponsa Blue-winged Teal. Spatula (Anas) discors Cinnamon Teal. Spatula cyanoptera Northern Shoveler. Spatula clypeata Gadwall. Mareca strepera American Wigeon. Mareca americana Mallard. Anas platyrhynchos Northern Pintail. Anas acuta Green-winged Teal. Anas crecca Canvasback. Aythya valisineria Redhead. Aythya americana Ring-necked Duck. Aythya collaris Lesser Scaup. Aythya affinis Bufflehead. Bucephala albeola Common Goldeneye. Bucephala clangula Common Merganser. Mergus merganser Ruddy Duck. Oxyura jamaicensis Family Odontophoridae (New World Quails) Northern Bobwhite. Colinus virginianus Family Phasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Turkeys) Ring-necked Pheasant. Phasianus colchicus Sharp-tailed Grouse. Tympanuchus phasianellus Greater Prairie-Chicken. Tympanuchus cupido Wild Turkey. Meleagris gallopavo Family Podicipedidae (Grebes) Eared Grebe. Podiceps nigricollis Clark’s Grebe. Aechmophorus clarkii Western Grebe. Aechmophorus occidentalis Family Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves) Eurasian Collared-Dove. Streptopelia decaocto Mourning Dove. Zenaida macroura Family Cuculidae (Cuckoos) Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Coccyzus americanus Family Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) Common Nighthawk. Chordeiles minor Common Poorwill. Phalaenoptilus nuttallii Family Apodidae (Swifts) White-throated Swift. Aeronautes saxatalis Family Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Archilochus colubris Family Rallidae (Rails and Coots) Common Gallinule. Gallinula galeata American Coot. Fulica americana Family Gruidae (Cranes) Sandhill Crane. Antigone canadensis Whooping Crane. Grus americana Family Recurvirostridae (Stilts and Avocets) Black-necked Stilt. Himantopus mexicanus American Avocet. Recurvirostra americana Family Charadriidae (Plovers) Killdeer. Charadrius vociferus Piping Plover. Charadrius melodus Mountain Plover. Charadrius montanus Snowy Plover. Charadrius nivosus Family Scolopacidae (Sandpipers, Snipes, and Phalaropes) Upland Sandpiper. Bartramia longicauda Long-billed Curlew. Numenius americanus Baird’s Sandpiper. Calidris bairdii Least Sandpiper. Calidris minutilla Long-billed Dowitcher. Limnodromus scolopaceus Spotted Sandpiper. Actitis macularia Lesser Yellowlegs. Tringa flavipes Greater Yellowlegs. Tringa melanoleuca Buff-breasted Sandpiper. Tryngites subruficollis Wilson’s Phalarope. Phalaropus tricolor Red-necked Phalarope. Phalaropus lobatus Family Laridae (Gulls and Terns) Least Tern. Sterna albifrons Black Tern. Chlidonias niger Forster’s Tern. Sterna forsteri Family Gaviidae (Loons) Common Loon. Gavia immer Family Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants) Double-crested Cormorant. Phalacrocorax auritus Family Pelecanidae (Pelicans) American White Pelican. Pelecanus erythroryhnchos Family Ardeidae (Herons and Egrets) American Bittern. Botaurus lentiginosus Great Blue Heron. Ardea herodias Snowy Egret. Egretta thula Family Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills) White-faced Ibis. Plegadis chihi Family Cathartidae (New World Vultures) Turkey Vulture. Cathartes aura Family Pandionidae (Ospreys) Osprey. Pandion haliaetus Family Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles) Golden Eagle. Aquila chrysaetos Bald Eagle. Haliaeetus leucocephalus Northern Harrier. Circus hudsonicus Sharp-shinned Hawk. Accipiter striatus Cooper’s Hawk. Accipiter cooperii Northern Goshawk. Accipiter gentilis Swainson’s Hawk. Buteo swainsoni Red-tailed Hawk. Buteo jamaicensis Ferruginous Hawk. Buteo regalis Rough-legged Hawk. Buteo lagopus Family Strigidae (Typical Owls) Eastern Screech-Owl. Megascops asio Great Horned Owl. Bubo virginianus Burrowing Owl. Athene cunicularia Long-eared Owl. Asio otus Short-eared Owl. Asio flammeus Northern Saw-whet Owl. Aegolius acadicus Family Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) Belted Kingfisher. Megaceryle alcyon Family Picidae (Woodpeckers) Lewis’s Woodpecker. Melanerpes lewis Red-headed Woodpecker. Melanerpes erythrocephalus Downy Woodpecker. Dryobates pubescens Hairy Woodpecker. Dryobates villosus Northern Flicker. Colaptes auratus Family Falconidae (Falcons) American Kestrel. Falco sparverius Merlin. Falco columbarius Peregrine Falcon. Falco peregrinus Prairie Falcon. Falco mexicanus Order Passeriformes (Passerine Birds) Family Tyrannidae (New World Flycatchers) Western Wood-Pewee. Contopus sordidulus Eastern Wood-Pewee. Contopus virens Willow Flycatcher. Empidonax traillii Least Flycatcher. Empidonax minimus Cordilleran Flycatcher. Empidonax occidentalis Say’s Phoebe. Sayornis saya Western Kingbird. Tyrannus verticalis Eastern Kingbird. Tyrannus tyrannus Family Laniidae (Shrikes) Loggerhead Shrike. Lanius ludovicianus Family Vireonidae (Vireos) Warbling Vireo. Vireo gilvus Family Corvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies) Pinyon Jay. Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus Black-billed Magpie. Pica hudsonia American Crow. Corvus brachyrhynchos Family Alaudidae (Larks) Horned Lark. Eremophila alpestris Family Hirundinidae (Swallows) Bank Swallow. Riparia riparia Tree Swallow. Tachycineta bicolor Violet-green Swallow. Tachycineta thalassina Northern Rough-winged Swallow. Stelgidopteryx serripennis Barn Swallow. Hirundo rustica Cliff Swallow. Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Family Paridae (Chickadees and Titmice) Black-capped Chickadee. Poecile atricapillus Family Sittidae (Nuthatches) Red-breasted Nuthatch. Sitta canadensis White-breasted Nuthatch. Sitta carolinensis Pygmy Nuthatch. Sitta pygmaea Family Certhiidae (Treecreepers) Brown Creeper. Certhia americana Family Troglodytidae (Wrens) Rock Wren. Salpinctes obsoletus House Wren. Troglodytes aedon Family Polioptilidae (Gnatcatchers) Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Polioptila caerulea Family Regulidae (Kinglets) Golden-crowned Kinglet. Regulus satrapa Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Regulus calendula Family Turdidae (Thrushes) Eastern Bluebird. Sialia sialis Mountain Bluebird. Sialia currucoides Townsend’s Solitaire. Myadestes townsendi Veery. Catharus fuscescens Swainson’s Thrush. Catharus ustulatus Hermit Thrush. Catharus guttatus American Robin. Turdus migratorius Family Mimidae (Thrashers, Catbirds, and Mockingbirds) Gray Catbird. Dumetella carolinensis Brown Thrasher. Toxostoma rufum Sage Thrasher. Oreoscoptes montanus Family Bombycillidae (Waxwings) Bohemian Waxwing. Bombycilla garrulus Cedar Waxwing. Bombycilla cedrorum Family Motacillidae (Pipits) American Pipit. Anthus rubescens Sprague’s Pipit. Anthus spragueii Family Fringillidae (Finches) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch. Leucosticte tephrocotis House Finch. Haemorhous mexicanus Red Crossbill. Loxia curvirostra Pine Siskin. Spinis pinus American Goldfinch. Spinis tristis Evening Grosbeak. Coccothraustes vespertinus Family Calcariidae (Longspurs and Snow Buntings) Chestnut-collared Longspur. Calcarius ornatus McCown’s Longspur. Rhynchophanes mccownii Family Passerellidae (New World Sparrows and Towhees) Grasshopper Sparrow. Ammodramus savannarum Lark Sparrow. Chondestes grammacus Lark Bunting. Calamospiza melanocorys Chipping Sparrow. Spizella passerina Brewer’s Sparrow. Spizella breweri American Tree Sparrow. Spizelloides arborea Dark-eyed Junco. Junco hyemalis White-crowned Sparrow. Zonotrichia leucophrys White-throated Sparrow. Zonotrichia albicollis Vesper Sparrow. Pooecetes gramineus Henslow’s Sparrow. Centronyx henslowii Song Sparrow. Melospiza melodia Swamp Sparrow. Melospiza georgiana Spotted Towhee. Pipilo maculatus Eastern Towhee. Pipilo erythropthalmus Family Icteriidae (Yellow-breasted Chat) Yellow-breasted Chat. Icteria virens Family Icteridae (Blackbirds, Orioles, and Meadowlarks) Yellow-headed Blackbird. Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus Bobolink. Dolichonyx oryzivorus Eastern Meadowlark. Sturnella magna Western Meadowlark. Sturnella neglecta Baltimore Oriole. Icterus galbula Bullock’s Oriole. Icterus bullockii Red-winged Blackbird. Agelaius phoeniceus Brown-headed Cowbird. Molothrus ater Brewer’s Blackbird. Euphagus cyanocephalus Common Grackle. Quiscalus quiscula Family Parulidae (New World Warblers) Orange-crowned Warbler. Oreothlypis celata Common Yellowthroat. Geothlypis trichas American Redstart. Setophaga ruticilla Yellow Warbler. Setophaga petechia Yellow-rumped Warbler. Setophaga coronata Wilson’s Warbler. Cardillina pusilla Family Cardinalidae (Cardinals, Tanagers, and Grosbeaks) Scarlet Tanager. Piranga olivacea Western Tanager. Piranga ludoviciana Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Pheucticus ludovicianus Black-headed Grosbeak. Pheucticus melanocephalus Lazuli Bunting. Passerina amoena Indigo Bunting. Passerina cyanea Dickcissel. Spiza americana Chapter 4. Reptiles and Amphibians An Introduction to Nebraska’s Reptiles and Amphibians Selected Species Profiles Amphibians (Salamanders, Toads, and Frogs) Order Caudata (Salamanders) Family Ambystomatidae (Mole Salamanders) Barred Tiger Salamander. Ambystoma malvortium Order Anura (Frogs and Toads) Family Pelabatidae (Spadefoots) Plains Spadefoot. Spea bombifrons Family Bufonidae (Toads) Woodhouse’s Toad. Anaxyrus (Bufo) woodhousei Family Ranidae (Typical Frogs) American Bullfrog. Lithobates (Rana) catesbiana Plains Leopard Frog. Lithobates (Rana) blairi Northern Leopard Frog. Lithobates (Rana) pipiens Family Hylidae (Chorus Frogs) Cope’s Gray Treefrog. Hyla chrysocelis Boreal Chorus Frog. Pseudacris maculata Reptiles (Turtles, Lizards, and Snakes) Order Chelonia (Turtles) Family Chelydridae (Snapping Turtles) Eastern Snapping Turtle. Chelydra serpentina Family Embydidae (Pond and Box Turtles) Western Painted Turtle. Chrysemys picta Ornate Box Turtle. Terrapene ornata Family Trionychidae (Softshell Turtles) Midland Smooth Softshell Turtle. Apalone mutica Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle. Apalone spinifera Order Lacertilia (Lizards) Family Scincidae (Skinks) Many-lined Skink. Eumeces (Plestiodon) multivirgatus Northern Prairie Skink. Plestiodon septentrionalis Family Phrynosomatidae (Spiny, Earless, Tree, and Horned Lizards) Greater (Mountain) Short-horned Lizard. Phrynosoma hernandesi Prairie Lizard. Sceloporus (undulatus) consobrinus Common Sagebrush Lizard. Sceloporus graciosus Order Serpentes (Snakes) Family Colubridae (Harmless Egg-laying Snakes) Gophersnake (Bullsnake). Pituophis catenifer Family Natricidae (Live-bearing Snakes) Wandering (Western Terrestrial) Gartersnake. Thamnophis elegans Plains Gartersnake. Thamnophis radix Common Gartersnake. Thamnophis sirtalis Family Dipsadidae (Rear-fanged Snakes) Plains (Western) Hog-nosed Snake. Heterodon nasicus Eastern Hog-nosed Snake. Heterodon platyrhinos Family Viperidae (Pitvipers) Prairie (Western) Rattlesnake. Crotalus viridis Massasauga Rattlesnake. Sistrurus catenatus Chapter 5. Species Checklist and Status/Habitat Codes Data Sources and Abundance, Habitat, and Conservation Categories Mammals Birds Reptiles and Amphibians Amphibians Lizards Snakes Chapter 6. Some Natural Treasures of Nebraska References
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Cornell University Press The Natural History of The Bahamas
Book SynopsisThe Natural History of the Bahamas fills a void in the literature on the avian and terrestrial species found there and is an overall excellent guide. Sandra D. Buckner, Past President of the Bahamas National TrustTake this book with you on your next trip to the Bahamas or the Turks and Caicos Islands or keep it close to hand in your travel library. The Natural History of the Bahamas offers the most comprehensive coverage of the terrestrial and coastal flora and fauna on the islands of the Bahamas archipelago, as well as of the region''s natural history and ecology. Readers will gain an appreciation for the importance of conserving the diverse lifeforms on these special Caribbean islands.A detailed introduction to the history, geology, and climate of the islands.Beautifully illustrated, with more than seven hundred color photographs showcasing the diverse plants, fungi, and animals found on the Bahamian Archipelago.Trade ReviewThe Natural History of The Bahamas is a much needed and incredible resource for those visiting the archipelago. The guide is designed for the serious student of nature as well as the casual vacationer... The guide teaches the reader so much in such a short time. It's easy to use and any wildlife identification question can quickly be addressed with a short read of the species account. The guide is a must for any trip to The Bahamas. * Sonoran Herpetologist *In truth, only a tenth of this book is natural history, while the remaining 90 percent offers a listing of 549 species, with their 703 associated color photographs.Still, no book could be more colorful than this. -- G.C. Stevens, University of Mexico * CHOICEconnect *The Natural History of The Bahamas: A Field Guide provides a sorely needed resource covering the terrestrial and coastal flora and fauna of the Bahamas. [This book] should be in every classroom in the Bahamas. Most importantly, it is a tool needed by all Bahamians affiliated with conservation initiatives in the Bahamas. Likewise, the tourist who wants to skip the cruise and explore the real Bahamas can toss a copy of this guide in their backpack and venture out into the natural beauty of these extraordinary islands. * PLANT SCIENCE BULLETIN *Table of ContentsIntroduction Fungi Plants Invertebrates Fish Amphibians Reptiles Birds Mammals Acknowledgments Appendix: List of Cetaceans Glossary Selected References Photo Credits Index
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Cornell University Press Nature on the Doorstep
Book SynopsisNature on the Doorstep reveals the simple pleasures of paying attention to the natural world in one''s own backyard over the course of a year. In weekly letters, Angela Douglas shares the joys and curiosities of a decidedly ordinary patch of green in upstate New York cultivated through the art of strategic neglectsometimes taking a hand to manage wildlife, more often letting nature go its own way. From the first flowers of spring to cardinals singing in the winter, Douglas shows us the magic of welcoming unexpected plant and animal life into one''s backyard. A paean to the richness we find when we stop to look and let be, Nature on the Doorstep celebrates the role humble backyards play both in conservation efforts and in an expanded appreciation of the living world.Trade ReviewFilled with wide-eyed wonder, these lighthearted letters charm. This book has plenty to offer those looking to discover the magic in one's own backyard. * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsMarch 22, 2020: On the horns of a dilemma March 29, 2020: Spring is coming... April 5, 2020: Wordsworth's flowers April 12, 2020: Vultures and rabbits April 19, 2020: Bloom where you are planted April 26, 2020: Winter's dregs May 3, 2020: The English daisy May 10, 2020: Bud burst! May 17, 2020: And now it's summer May 24, 2020: Chipmunks and woodchucks May 31, 2020: Looking up June 7, 2020: Natives and aliens June 14, 2002: Save the bees! June 21, 2020: A terminological jungle June 28, 2020: Empires under the maple tree July 5, 2020: Fireflies: a wonder of the Ithaca world July 12, 2020: The Deptford pink July 19, 2020: Blue jay birds and blue jay humans July 26, 2020: Call my bluff August 2, 2020: Termite mound or Italian villa? August 9, 2020: Happy families August 16, 2020: The orthopteran orchestra August 23, 2020: Backyard munchers August 30, 2020: Wasps galore September 6, 2020: The official end of summer September 13, 2020: Garden silks September 20, 2020: Late season flowers September 27, 2020: The War of the Seasons October 4, 2020: The backyard harvest October 11, 2020: Making a living in the backyard October 18, 2020: The winter birdseed feeder is back in business October 25, 2020: Fall colors November 1, 2020: The end of the 2020 orthopteran orchestra November 8, 2020: Fake news! November 15, 2020: What's on today's menu? November 22, 2020: It smells to high heaven November 29, 2020: Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater December 6, 2020: Hawk, beware! December 13, 2020: Life in the leafless trees December 20, 2020: Nearly a foot of snow December 27, 2020: Mass Sparrow Attack January 3, 2021: Celebrating the last day of the year January 10, 2021: Winter sounds January 17, 2021: Sparrow Wars January 24, 2021: The daily red squirrel January 31, 2021: It is nothing but winter—winter, cold and savage February 7, 2021: A Miller B nor'easter and a Bumpus event February 14, 2021: Finding their voice February 21, 2021: The daily crow commute February 28, 2021: Periwinkle for tea March 7, 2021: Snow fleas March 14, 2021: All change
£15.19
Pan Macmillan The Panther In My Kitchen: My Wild Life With
Book SynopsisBrian Blessed has a lifelong love of animals and over the years has rescued cats and dogs, horses and ponies, and even a very ungrateful fighting cock. All were characters in their own right, such as Jessie, a dog left languishing for a year at the local RSPCA, who ruled the entire household with a rod of iron, when she wasn’t out harassing the local vicar. Then there was Bodger, an abused terrier cross breed, who was nursed back to health by Brian and his wife, and Peppone, a stray cat and notorious thief, who was responsible for a crime epidemic in the Bagshot area. Most of all there was Misty, a soul mate and the first Jack Russell Brian met who didn’t take an instant dislike to him. Over the years Brian has encountered more exotic animals too, from Kali the black panther who had free run of his kitchen and the gentle boa constrictor Bo Bo who went for walks with him in Richmond Park to the female gorillas who found him incredibly attractive. Written with all of Brian’s ebullience, The Panther in My Kitchen is a laugh-out-loud, life-affirming book about the joy animals bring and why we should care for them.
£18.00
University of Minnesota Press Lively Cities: Reconfiguring Urban Ecology
Book SynopsisA journey through unexplored spaces that foreground new ways of inhabiting the urban One of the fundamental dimensions of urbanization is its radical transformation of nature. Today domestic animals make up more than twice the biomass of people on the planet, and cities are replete with nonhuman life. Yet current accounts of the urban remain resolutely anthropocentric. Lively Cities departs from conventions of urban studies to argue that cities are lived achievements forged by a multitude of entities, drawing attention to a suite of beings—human and nonhuman—that make up the material politics of city making.From macaques and cattle in Delhi to the invasive parakeet colonies in London, Maan Barua examines the rhythms, paths, and agency of nonhumans across the city. He reconceptualizes several key themes in urban thought, including infrastructure, the built environment, design, habitation, and everyday practices of dwelling and provides a critical intervention in animal and urban studies. Generating fresh conversations between posthumanism, postcolonialism, and political economy, Barua reveals how human and nonhuman actors shape, integrate, subsume, and relate to urban space in fascinating ways.Through novel combinations of ethnography and ethology, and focusing on interlocutors that are not the usual suspects animating urban theory, Barua’s work considers nonhuman lifeworlds and the differences they make in understanding urbanicity. Lively Cities is an agenda-setting intervention, ultimately proposing a new grammar of urban life.Trade Review "Urbanities are the intersection and always provisional conjunctions of multiple inhabitations negotiated across a heterogeneity of agencies and forces—engendering dispositions always unsettled in their everyday encounters and unruly ecologies. This text is an unparalleled exploration of the liveliness that other-than-human beings infuse into a sociality extended beyond biopolitical conceptualization and control, underlining an urban economy more attuned to its natural surrounds. An essential excursion across the shifting landscapes of incipient sustenance."—AbdouMaliq Simone, author of The Surrounds: Urban Life within and beyond Capture
£86.40
University of Minnesota Press Nonhuman Humanitarians: Animal Interventions in
Book SynopsisExamining the appearance of nonhuman animals laboring alongside humans in humanitarian operations Both critical and mainstream scholarly work on humanitarianism have largely been framed from anthropocentric perspectives highlighting humanity as the rationale for providing care to others. In Nonhuman Humanitarians, Benjamin Meiches explores the role of animals laboring alongside humans in humanitarian operations, generating new ethical possibilities of care in humanitarian practice.Nonhuman Humanitarians examines how these animals not only improve specific practices of humanitarian aid but have started to transform the basic tenets of humanitarianism. Analyzing case studies of mine-clearance dogs, milk-producing cows and goats, and disease-identifying rats, Nonhuman Humanitarians ultimately argues that nonhuman animal contributions problematize foundational assumptions about the emotional and rational capacities of humanitarian actors as well as the ethical focus on human suffering that defines humanitarianism.Meiches reveals that by integrating nonhuman animals into humanitarian practice, several humanitarian organizations have effectively demonstrated that care, compassion, and creativity are creaturely rather than human and that responses to suffering and injustice do not—and cannot—stop at the boundaries of the human.Trade Review "In this incisive exploration of the ethical and political implications of nonhuman labor in humanitarian work, Benjamin Meiches raises important questions about how humanitarian practices of care and generosity may be expanded beyond the constraints of anthropocentric reason to serve a global multispecies community facing the simultaneous and intensifying threats of climate change, ecological collapse, mass extinction, and violent conflict."—Elan Abrell, author of Saving Animals: Multispecies Ecologies of Rescue and Care "For those that would dispute the relevance of the more-than-human in the study of international relations, Nonhuman Humanitarians constitutes a significant rejoinder. Benjamin Meiches’s book examines the intersection between humanitarian practice and the small, though growing, literature on the role of our fellow species in conflict situations. It has much to teach about human–nonhuman relations, the practice of humanitarianism, and the ethics of both."—Stephen Hobden, coauthor of The Emancipatory Project of Posthumanism
£72.00
University of Minnesota Press Nonhuman Humanitarians: Animal Interventions in
Book SynopsisExamining the appearance of nonhuman animals laboring alongside humans in humanitarian operations Both critical and mainstream scholarly work on humanitarianism have largely been framed from anthropocentric perspectives highlighting humanity as the rationale for providing care to others. In Nonhuman Humanitarians, Benjamin Meiches explores the role of animals laboring alongside humans in humanitarian operations, generating new ethical possibilities of care in humanitarian practice.Nonhuman Humanitarians examines how these animals not only improve specific practices of humanitarian aid but have started to transform the basic tenets of humanitarianism. Analyzing case studies of mine-clearance dogs, milk-producing cows and goats, and disease-identifying rats, Nonhuman Humanitarians ultimately argues that nonhuman animal contributions problematize foundational assumptions about the emotional and rational capacities of humanitarian actors as well as the ethical focus on human suffering that defines humanitarianism.Meiches reveals that by integrating nonhuman animals into humanitarian practice, several humanitarian organizations have effectively demonstrated that care, compassion, and creativity are creaturely rather than human and that responses to suffering and injustice do not—and cannot—stop at the boundaries of the human.Trade Review "In this incisive exploration of the ethical and political implications of nonhuman labor in humanitarian work, Benjamin Meiches raises important questions about how humanitarian practices of care and generosity may be expanded beyond the constraints of anthropocentric reason to serve a global multispecies community facing the simultaneous and intensifying threats of climate change, ecological collapse, mass extinction, and violent conflict."—Elan Abrell, author of Saving Animals: Multispecies Ecologies of Rescue and Care "For those that would dispute the relevance of the more-than-human in the study of international relations, Nonhuman Humanitarians constitutes a significant rejoinder. Benjamin Meiches’s book examines the intersection between humanitarian practice and the small, though growing, literature on the role of our fellow species in conflict situations. It has much to teach about human–nonhuman relations, the practice of humanitarianism, and the ethics of both."—Stephen Hobden, coauthor of The Emancipatory Project of Posthumanism
£19.79
University of Minnesota Press Endlings: Fables for the Anthropocene
Book SynopsisAmid the historical decimation of species around the globe, a new way into the language of loss An endling is the last known individual of a species; when that individual dies, the species becomes extinct. These “last individuals” are poignant characters in the stories that humans tell themselves about today’s Anthropocene. In this evocative work, Lydia Pyne explores how discussion about endlings—how we tell their histories—draws on deep traditions of storytelling across a variety of narrative types that go well beyond the science of these species’ biology or their evolutionary history.Endlings provides a useful and thoughtful discussion of species concepts: how species start and how (and why) they end, what it means to be a “charismatic” species, the effects of rewilding, and what makes species extinction different in this era. From Benjamin the thylacine to Celia the ibex to Lonesome George the Galápagos tortoise, endlings, Pyne shows, have the power to shape how we think about grief, mourning, and loss amid the world’s sixth mass extinction.
£9.00
Temple University Press,U.S. Regarding Animals
Book SynopsisWhat is it about Western society, ask the authors, that makes it possible for people to express great affection for animals as sentient creatures and simultaneously turn a blind eye to the most callous behavior toward them? Animals are sold as expensive commodities, used as food and clothing, killed as vermin, and hunted for sport. But they also are treated as members of the family, used as the cause celebre of social movements, and made the subject of art, film, and poetry. Such contradictions motivate these unique ethnographers to venture into social worlds most people know about only in passing, such as veterinary clinics where companion animals are cared for, animal shelters where dogs and cats are "mercifully" euthanized, and primate labs where monkeys are kept for animal experimentation. Arluke and Sanders are not distanced ethnographers. They worked in the clinics, shelters, and laboratories, cleaning cages, assisting in surgery, and participating in "sacrificing" animals for science or helping to provide them with an "easy death." In this book, the people who work with these animals and live through them talk to the authors about the strategies they adopt to cope with the stress of the job. This fascinating book combines sociological analysis with ethnographic description to give us insight into the history and practice of how we as human beings construct animals, and by extrapolation, how we construct ourselves and others in relation to them. Author note: Arnold Arluke is Professor of Sociology at Northeastern University and a Research Associate at the Center for Animals and Public Policy at Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. He is an Associate Editor of Society and Animals and the author of The Making of Rehabilitation: A Political Economy of Medical Specialization with Glenn Gritzer and Gossip: The Inside Scoop with Jack Levin. Clinton R. Sanders, Professor of Sociology at the University of Connecticut, is the author of Customizing the Body: The Art and Culture of Tattooing (Temple) and the co-editor (with Jeff Ferrell) of Cultural Criminology.Trade Review"The ways in which we 'regard' animals have a great deal to do with the ways in which we regard ourselves and the social contexts in which we live, the authors suggest...Each of them has spent considerable time working in shelters, research laboratories, and other institutions where human-animal interactions take place...The book is packed with interesting facts and intriguing insight." --The Bloomsburg Review "It is clearly not the authors' objective to preach or judge, but rather to observe the socially constructed view of animals that ultimately sheds brilliant light on the humans who are doing the constructing." --Publishers WeeklyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Bringing Animals to the Center Part I: The Human-Animal Tribe 1. The Human Point of View 2. Learning from Animals Part II: Living with Contradiction 3. Speaking for Dogs 4. The Institutional Self of Shelter Workers 5. Systems of Meaning in Primate Las 6. Boundary Work in Nazi German 7. The Sociozoologic Scale Conclusion: Paradox and Change References Index
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Temple University Press,U.S. Understanding Dogs
Book SynopsisCan people have authentic social relationships with speechless animals? What does your dog mean to you, your understanding of yourself, and your perceived and actual relationships with other s and the world? What do you mean to your dog? In Understanding Dogs, sociologist and faithful dog companion Clinton R. Sanders explores the day-to-day experiences of living and working with domestic dogs. Based on a decade of research in veterinary offices and hospitals, dog guide training schools, and obediences classes -- and colored with his personal experiences and observations at and outside home with his own canine companions -- Sanders's book examines how everyday dog owners come to know their animal companions as thinking, emotional, and responsive individuals. Linking animal companionship with social as well as personal identity, Understanding Dogs uses detailed ethnographic data in viewing human and animal efforts to understand, manipulate, care for, and interact with each other. From nineteenth-century disapproval of what was seen as irresponsibly indulgent pet ownership among the poor to Bill Clinton's caring and fun-loving image and populist connection to the \u0022common person\u0022 as achieved through his labrador companion Buddy, Sanders looks at how dogs serve not only as social facilitators but also as adornments to social identity. He also reveals how, while we often strive to teach and shape our dogs' behavior, dogs often teach us to appreciate with more awareness a nourishing meal, physical warmth, a walk in the woods, and the simple joys of the immediate moment. Sanders devotes chapters to the specialized work of guide dog trainers; the problems and joys experienced by guide dog owners; the day-to-day work of veterinarians dealing with the healing, death, and euthanizing of their animal patients; and the everyday interactions, assumptions, and approaches of people who choose, for various reasons and in various ways, to spend their lives in the company of dogs. Understanding Dogs will interest those who live and work with animals as well as those studying the sociology of human-animal interactions.Trade Review"Understanding Dogs is a must-read. Dr. Sanders weaves personal experience with 'hard science' in this invaluable book about just how important dogs are to humans. Dogs emerge as thoughtful companions with very active minds. Truly our best friends, we are fortunate that dogs (and other animals) are willing to share their lives with us, and that Dr. Sanders has taken the time to share his broad experiences with us." -Marc Bekoff, University of Colorado, Boulder "An important and lucid contribution. In looking at the human/canine bond Sanders makes a compelling case for canine intelligence and empathic abilities. At the same time, we gain a rich sociological insight into the importance of dogs and, by extension, other animals, in the lives of their human companions." -Janet M. Alger, Siena College "...contains a wealth of sociological information about dog ownership and may be helpful in rounding out a dog or pet collection." -Booklist "...insightful and delightful. Highly recommended for academic and public libraries." -Library JournalTable of ContentsCONTENTS Preface Acknowledgments 1 Introduction: The Relationship between People and Pets 2 The Everyday Dog Owner: Knowing and Living with Dogs 3 The Guide Dog Owner: Dependence and Love 4 The Veterinarian: Caring for Canine Patients 5 The Guide Dog Trainer: Understanding and Teaching Dogs 6 Animal Abilities and Human-Animal Interaction Notes References Index
£23.79
Workman Publishing Do Unto Animals: A Friendly Guide to How Animals
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller The more we know about the animals in our world and the better we care for them, the better our lives will be. Former veterinary technician and animal advocate Tracey Stewart understands this better than most—and she’s on a mission to change how we interact with animals. Through hundreds of charming illustrations, a few homemade projects, and her humorous, knowledgeable voice, Stewart provides insight into the secret lives of animals and the kindest ways to live with and alongside them. At home, she shows readers how to speak “dog-ese” and “cat-ese” and how to “virtually adopt” an animal. In the backyard, we learn about building bee houses, dealing nicely with pesky moles, and creative ways to bird-watch. And on the farm, Stewart teaches us what we can do to help all farm animals lead a better life (and reveals pigs’ superpowers!). Part practical guide, part memoir of her life with animals, and part testament to the power of giving back, Do Unto Animals is a gift for animal lovers of all stripes.Trade Review“Do Unto Animals is delightful, entertaining, and hugely important. Tracey’s love for animals has led to a profound understanding of their world, and it becomes clear that the better we know this world, the better their lives will be. And this, in turn, will make our own lives more fulfilling. It is the perfect gift for all who love animals. And for those who should love them better.”—Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Messenger of Peace “Charming. . . . A memoir and how-to about enriching the world of the creatures in your life, whether they be dogs, cats, or the crows in your backyard. . . . The book details basic animal behavior as well as practical humane solutions to common animal-human conflicts (cats scratching furniture, moles destroying your lawn). It also has craft projects for those of us with great intentions and no skills.” —New York Times “A guide to understanding animals and treating them with respect. . . . While the book is about loving and caring for animals, it also follows Tracey’s path to happiness through animals.” —Gayle King on CBS This Morning “Stewart has a heart as big as all outdoors, which is helpful since her caring largesse extends to moles and squirrels, goats and sheep, as well as the more-commonplace cats and dogs. A lifelong animal lover and one-time veterinary technician, Stewart evinces a genuine empathy for all creatures, from the lowliest frog to the loftiest owl, and winsomely guides other animal enthusiasts in their desire to develop a more rewarding relationship with man’s best friend, whatever that turns out to be. An ardent proponent for the adoption of rescue animals, Stewart broadens that philosophy to include sanctuaries for farm animals as well. Married to former host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart, who announced their plan to create just such a haven for at-risk animals, Stewart is on a mission far above the typical, nominal celebrity cause du jour. Rich in informed insights on animal behavior, augmented by creative craft projects, and alluring with clever watercolor illustrations, Stewart’s passionate and practical guide to living with domestic pets, backyard critters, and farm animals artfully combines sensible advice with grassroots advocacy. Stewart’s zeal for animal welfare is infectious and sincere, and her desire to create a kinder world for animals and humans is earnest and essential.”—Booklist, starred review “A one-of-a-kind mix of info, advice, philosophy and hands-on activities.” —Philadelphia Daily News “Gives readers not only facts and advice, but also smart and caring ways to improve animals’ existences.” —Chicago Tribune “With humor and grace, this beautiful and inspiring book helps us to understand and appreciate animals and encourages us to treat them with compassion and respect . . . How we treat other animals is a reflection of who we are, and this wonderful book helps us to be kinder, better people.”—Gene Baur, co-founder and president, Farm Sanctuary “This book is a dazzling confluence of art, heart, and animal welfare information. Informative, thought-provoking, and charming, Do Unto Animals is a gentle call to action for animal lovers of all ages that fully embodies Stewart’s vital message: If we all do a little better, a lot of good is possible.”—Susan Friedman, PhD, Behaviorworks.org “I love this book. Superbly illustrated, beautifully written, and with a profound message that everyone needs to hear. Do Unto Animals has an entertaining, instructional, and compassionate message about the animals with whom we live and share this planet. From dogs and cats to birds and horses (even earthworms and bees), the story of life and living together is skillfully woven into the finely illustrated tapestry of this missive. With lighthearted humor and heartfelt sincerity, Tracey Stewart tell it the way it is—or rather the way it should be—when it comes to our understanding and interactions with animals. Two paws up (or feet, hooves, or talons)!”—Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman, director of the Animal Behavior Clinic at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
£14.24
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Psychic Communication with Animals for Health and
Book SynopsisThe transformation and insights of an acclaimed flamenco dancer turned world-renowned animal communicator and healer • Presents powerful case histories of animals with whom she communicated and treated • Offers instruction on how to establish communication with animals When Laila del Monte was a child growing up on the Balearic island of Formentera, she experienced a special bond with the animals that were a part of her life. Later, as she became entirely focused on her career as a flamenco dancer, she resisted those who told her that her true vocation was as a healer. But when her own health challenges jeopardized her dancing career, the healing energies she received from both her human and animal teachers raised her consciousness about the important insights animals have to offer on the state of our physical and emotional well-being. In this book Laila del Monte reveals how the unconditionally loving nature of animals very often leads them to take on the physical pains and negative emotional experiences of the human beings in their lives. The animals absorb negative emotions such as guilt, anger, jealousy, and other issues that stop people from moving forward and reflect these back in their animal behavior. Through her work with countless animals suffering from behavioral disorders or who have been sick or injured, del Monte learned that the physical healing of the animals is directly tied to the emotional healing of the people they are close to. The stories and situations she shares in this book demonstrate that learning what animals have to teach us about our lives does not require any magical formula or laborious training--it is part of our natural birthright. We need only to revive our own deep intuition to restore this connection. The authenticity and loving nature of del Monte’s approach is not only testimony to her dedication and amazing abilities but also shows us the way we can follow the same path simply and honestly.Trade Review“My Swedish Warmblood stallion named L.A. Baltic Inspiration is greatly improved from a longstanding problem, which seemed to have no apparent solution. More important, he is physically fit, healthy, and happy with his life. I am very grateful to Laila and her guides for their assistance.” * Gail Hoff-Carmona, Ph.D., Los Alamos Dressage Center *"Laila del Monte is someone I admire and consider one of the clearest communicators with animals as well as having access to the highest consciousness and energy. She had demonstrated this redundantly in my presence and I strongly endorse and suggest everyone read her book and apply the incredible knowledge within. She is on the forefront of bringing awareness that animals have souls, are very subjective and often take on the owners unresolved issues to the point of physically manifesting disease if not addressed and healed beforehand. In this work she is unsurpassed." * James Gilliland, eceti.org, bbsradio.com, worldpuja.net, March 2010 *"Perhaps the most compelling sections of the book are those where del Monte illustrates why animals come into our lives. . . . Their main reason for entering our lives, according to del Monte, is to allow us to experience love. Animals are highly qualified specialists in demonstrating unconditional love. This book gives numerous examples of the human beings who never experienced true love until they became attached to their pet." * Catherine Ferguson, review, New Age Retailer, April 2010 *"I encourage anyone that has a pet of any kind to consider reading Psychic Communication with Animals for Health and Healing by Laila del Monte to get a better understanding of the healers we have in our midst. Using our own intuition and guidance we can communicate with our counterparts in healing ourselves, them, and our planet." * Irene Watson, Reader Views, August 2010 *"Psychic Communication with Animals for Health and Healing is a choice pick for spiritual readers who want to understand another aspect of healing." * James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review, May 2010 *Table of Contents Foreword by Michel Robert Foreword by Patrizio Allori “Hevatan” Preface 1 The Wolf 2 Formentera 3 Telepathic Communication 4 The Simple Communications 5 Animals and Their Hearts 6 Animals and Their Bodies 7 Unique or Strange Cases 8 The Messenger Birds 9 The Primordial Language 10 We Are Not Alone 11 The Signs 12 The Awakening 13 When They Come into Our Lives . . . 14 They Are Our Teachers 15 Cat Gurus 16 They Explain Who We Are 17 How to Forgive 18 Lessons 19 To Love 20 When We Think We Have Been Parted 21 The Doorways 22 Preparation 23 The Afterlife 24 When You Light a Candle 25 Light Index
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