... entomologists and beekeepers will find this an essential guide. About the Author Terry Houston has studied Australian native bees for more than 50 years, both in the field and in state museum collections. He served ...
... how to find and identify 100 of Australia's key native species. All the information you need is paired with distribution ... knowledge for many of these species. 100 Australian Butterflies, Bees, Beetles & Bugs is for anyone ...
... the Author James Dorey is undertaking a PhD on the evolution, taxonomy and ecology of Australian native bees at Flinders University, Adelaide. His stunning macro photographs have been published in books and magazines ...
... how to obtain bees to the basics of colony management, pests and diseases, native bees, and rearing queens ... specialist business providing education and supplies to Australian beekeepers. Through his business, Robert met ...
... get all the press, but few people know the fascinating story of North America's native bees-an endangered species that is essential to a heathy ecosystem and our food supply. Paige Embry's sweetness and insight on this ...
... a guide that is comprehensive, informative, and beautiful. This richly illustrated and authoritative guide to native bee species in the Texas Rio Grande Valley will be of great interest to avocational and professional ...
... University and the author/editor of two books on pollinators, Field Guide to the Common Bees of California and Attracting Native Pollinators . She is the founder and director of The Great Sunflower Project a national ...
... than 30 experts present the most current information available on the medical management of all taxa of Australian native mammals. This comprehensive text is divided into two parts. The first includes chapters on general ...
... regarding the care and management of Australian native animals at your fingertips. This revised ... includes up-to-date information about caring for our native fauna. Rescue techniques and emergency care procedures are ...
... of Dr. Robert Owen, who studied the effect of bee diseases in Australia and overseas with particular reference to Varroa. ... Bangladesh for USAID. He authored The Australian Beekeeping Manual and regularly contributes to ...
... , full-color photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees in the western United States and Canada Bees play a vitally important role in the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops around the globe. While ...
Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies of the central United States. The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place ...
Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies of the Rocky Mountains. The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. ...
... these plants. This second edition of Discovering Australian Flora explains how plants are displayed in ... , this beautiful book offers detailed insight into Australia's native flora. It will appeal not only to visitors to ...
... authority on animal behaviour and Australian birds, this second edition of Australian Magpie is a thoroughly ... ecology and those interested in the importance of native birds to the environment. About the Author Gisela ...
... a nuisance and looking for ways to deter them. At Australian Geographic we have long championed the value of the natural ... environment with a cavalcade of amazing, fascinating native creatures. We examine some of the ...
... day. Discover how to identify the most common garden birds, and how to choose, grow and maintain the native plants that will attract them to your backyard. From acacias to eucalypts, and from honeyeaters to kookaburras ...
... and its authoritative text, this is a magnificent reference for anyone who loves the Australian bush. In a handy portable format, Native Plants of the Sydney Region is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to put ...
... have spent their careers digging into the questions most of us never thought to ask (for example: Do bees dream? And if so, why?). With each discovery, Buchmann's insatiable curiosity and sense of wonder is infectious ...
... With each discovery, Buchmann's insatiable curiosity and sense of wonder is infectious. What a Bee Knows will challenge your idea of a bee's place in the world-and perhaps our own. This lively journey into abee's mind ...
... our gardens, fields and wild spaces. Over the past 50 years, the UK has lost more than half its solitary bee numbers and three species of bumblebee have gone extinct. In the rest of Europe, nearly one in ten species of ...
... naturally reared queens." --David Heaf, author of The Bee-Friendly Beekeeper ; bee-friendly.co.uk "The McEwens look at every aspect of a honey bee's life in this book--pest and disease issues, living space, the genetics ...
... And you can't love what you don't know. The Good Bee is a celebration of this most vital and mysterious of nature's ... wizards. Here you'll discover the complexities of bee behavior-as well as the bits that still baffle ...
... dangerous swarm of the Hollywood horror flick, and finally to the melancholy recognition that the modern decline of the bee is due to our use of harmful pesticides and destruction of the insect's habitat. Written in a ...
... others. They may even possess consciousness. Taking readers deep into the sensory world of bees, Chittka illustrates how bee brains are unparalleled in the animal kingdom in terms of how much sophisticated material is ...
... what we can do about it a Who's who in the hive-the queen bee, the workers, and the drones a Bees by the numbers-the number of bees per hive, the number of wing beats per second, and other fascinating facts a Gardening ...
... others. They may even possess consciousness. Taking readers deep into the sensory world of bees, Chittka illustrates how bee brains are unparalleled in the animal kingdom in terms of how much sophisticated material is ...
... hive. The experience of an apiary slows our sense of time, heightens our awareness, and inspires awe. Bee Time presents Winston's reflections on three decades spent studying these creatures, and on the lessons they can ...
... of a team, this book will show you how to go after your goals and get a buzz out of life. Bees' determination and drive makes them excellent examples of how to make the most of every moment; whether it's their magical ...
... of nature, growth and new life. Beneath the shifting constellations, equinoxes and solstice markers, as the bee progresses from plant to flower, acclaimed artist Catherine Hyde pays tribute to the magic and mystery of ...
... diligence; fertilizing the wild plants we rely on, and giving us thousands of years of sugary pleasure. But bees are in danger; across the planet, their numbers are plummeting. Sally Coulthard is here to share fifty ways ...
... 's expertise will show just how easy it is to make an environmental impact. For anyone interested in keeping bees, The Idle Beekeeper is the definitive guide that teaches you everything you need to get started, even in a ...
... wonderful birds all around us. About the Author Georgina is a self-taught Australian wildlife photographer, specialising in native birdlife. She produces images for use by conservation organisations across Australia, as ...
... . It is hoped that this book will introduce to a wider public the various and fascinating ways in which bees were housed and will encourage the recording and preservation of those examples still to be found. Author: Anne ...
... protecting - but you can't save what you don't love . And you can't love what you don't know. The Good Bee is a celebration of this most vital and mysterious of nature's wizards . Here you'll discover the complexities of ...
... descriptions, author and illustrator Mel Baxter (aka Moonshine Madness) guides you through 100 native Australian flowering plants. These wildflowers will tell stories of cultural, historical and spiritual significance ...
... over 100 hives around Sydney. He teaches beginner beekeeping courses and is the author of Backyard Bees . Author: Doug Purdie. Format: Paperback Non-Fiction Books Engineering & Technology Agriculture & Farming Animal ...
Australian Wildlife Guide - portable and easy-to-use, detailing habitats, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, the marine environment and where to go. Covers native, endemic and introduced species such as ...
... 's Journey into the Magical World of Bees Through seventy-eight cards buzzing with divinatory ... guidebook, this Rider-Waite-Smith-style kit beautifully marries bee traditions with tarot wisdom for a hardworking tool in ...
... not work when shrunk to insect sizes, insects may help us design our smallest machines. Within small bodies, bees separate diffusing substances in an open cavity assisted by locomotion and the beat of the heart. The open ...
You make me so happy, you cause the sun to shine. Busy, buzzy little bee, I hope you will bee mine! This pretty peek-through book takes readers on a journey through flowers and foliage filled with beautiful bugs, buzzy ...
... is a great book on beekeeping in any location in any age. Also includes Hopkin's "Forty-two years of bee-keeping in New Zealand" as an appendix as well as Pellet's version of the Hopkins method and, since it was quite ...
... of crops, von Frisch's research was deemed critical to maintaining the food supply of a nation at war. The bees, as von Frisch put it years later, saved his life. Munz not only explores von Frisch's complicated career in ...
... populations of these key pollinators. Since it was first published in 2010, Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees has become the go-to reference for every aspect of beekeeping, from planning hives and installing a colony ...
... populations of these key pollinators. Since it was first published in 2010, Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees has become the go-to reference for every aspect of beekeeping, from planning hives and installing a colony ...
... years, teams in China, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand began to shift focus to the indigenous Asian honey bees. Benjamin Oldroyd, well known for his work on the genetics and evolution of worker sterility, has teamed with ...
... the pages, touching the feely patches and spotting the familiar little white mouse as they look for their bee. About the Author Fiona Watt has authored over 70 titles for Usborne. She completed a Bachelor of Education ...
... need our help more than ever. Discover the story of these incredible creatures, with The Little Book of Bees . Bees first appeared on Earth an incredible 130 million years ago. Since the time of the dinosaurs, evolution ...
... . In many European countries and parts of North America it is traditional to visit a hive and 'tell the bees' when there is a birth, marriage, departure, return or death in the family. About the Author Orange Hippo! is ...
... in all green spaces - from gardens to window boxes and pots - with insect champion Nicola Bradbear, from Bees for Development charity. There are lots of fun things you can do whatever space you have. And these acts ...
... the day she realised she knew more about the French Revolution than she did about her native trees. And birds. And wildflowers. And bees. The thought stopped her-quite literally-in her tracks. But that day was also the ...
... days, and these adorable stickers capture all the fun! An assortment of 24 cheery bugs includes bees perched on leaves and flowers, circling the hive, and in other perky poses. The stickers will add a touch of sweetness ...
... opening window into the world of insect cognition and echoes an important ecological message about bees-they are intelligent creatures sharing the same fragile ecosystem as us. Author: Mathieu Lihoreau. Format: Paperback ...
... perform this task. This is its first and foremost purpose.' - Ralf Roessner Describing the Genius of Bees as the 'group consciousness' of the hive, Ralf Roessner presents an extraordinary commentary based on first-hand ...
... light touch she uses her encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject to shed light on humanity's understanding of bees and bee lore from antiquity to the present. A humorous debunking of the myths that have held for centuries ...
... are essential to our existence. From tips to help identify different species to bee habitats and folklore, this is the ideal companion for any bee lover looking to protect the future of our furry little friends. About ...
... of photographs showing these fascinating insects in their natural habitat. Honey bees, bumblebees, mining bees, dwarf bees, carpenter, leafcutter and mason bees: bees come in many different types, with more than 16,000 ...
... the Horace White Professor of Biology Emeritus at Cornell University. His books include The Lives of Bees, Following the Wild Bees , and Honeybee Democracy (all Princeton). He is a member of the American Academy of Arts ...
A big, beautifully illustrated book on one of the most amazing animals on earth: the humble bee. How do bees communicate? How long have they been around? What does a beekeeper actually do? Who survived being stung by 2, ...
... photographs for fast, accurate identification. Written by one of New Zealand's foremost writers on native plants, The Life-Size Guide to Native Trees offers a new opportunity to explore and enjoy the natural world of our ...
... , evolution, and much more. The Lives of Bees is essential reading for nature lovers everywhere. Features a ... images Covers everything from the social lives of bees to their conservation Written by two leading experts in ...
... color photographs, her book is both an introduction to more than 200 of the most familiar and easiest to find native plants of the South and a basic primer on how to use them effectively. Author: Sally Wasowski. Format ...
... they can be found. In a separate section, Andrew Crowe also describes important poisonous plants that are native to New Zealand or are likely to be confused with edible plants. Illustrated with line drawings and colour ...
... novel set entirely within a beehive. Born into the lowest class of her society, Flora 717 is a sanitation bee, only fit to clean her orchard hive. Living to accept, obey and serve, she is prepared to sacrifice everything ...
... novel set entirely within a beehive. Born into the lowest class of her society, Flora 717 is a sanitation bee, only fit to clean her orchard hive. Living to accept, obey and serve, she is prepared to sacrifice everything ...
... best-selling author Andrew Crowe. Use Crowe's unique leaf key to confidently identify common New Zealand native trees. Colour photographs of leaves, flowers, fruit and associated creatures Graphics giving tree shape and ...
... at practical applications of botany in horticulture. Wilson Wall is the Director of Bewdley Orchids, provider of native British orchids for individuals and groups to grow in their garden or meadow. Elected Fellow of the ...
... more than 45 scientific papers relating to native orchids and other plants of conservation significance. ... Gary is author or co-author of three books on native orchids of Victoria and a book on Caladenia orchids of ...
... color photographs and range maps User-friendly organization by flower color and shape Author: California Native Plant Society. Format: Paperback Non-Fiction Books Nature & The Natural World Trees, Mushrooms, Wildflowers ...
... co-authoring A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia (OUP) with Frank Knight. He was awarded the Australian Natural History Medallion in 1998. Danny Rogers started birding when he was four years old, and regrets those ...
... currently a Research Fellow at James Cook University. Scott Keogh is a Professor in Evolutionary Biology at The Australian National University, where he has been since 1998. He has served as Head of Ecology and Evolution ...
... to enable rapid identification of a bird, in a convenient form. Based on the award-winning The Australian Bird Guide , this compact format features over 700 bird species that are resident or regular visitors to ...
... book is based partly on the author's field studies, as well as being a supplement to the Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds ( HANZAB ) and recent global treatises. It offers up-to-date information on ...
... (694mm x 504mm), there are also two pages of gift stickers to complete the package. Author: Australian Geographic. Format: Print, Other Non-Fiction Books Arts & Entertainment Art Forms Drawing & Drawings Art Treatments ...
... history authors. Trained as a biologist, he is a prolific writer of books and articles about the Australian flora, fauna and environment, bringing his own fascination with the natural world to the general reader. His ...
... of the region's nature and landscapes, and promoting it in an annual competition to find the Australian Geographic ANZANG Nature Photographer of the Year. Australasian Nature Photography : the year's best wildlife and ...
... of the region's nature and landscapes, and promoting it in an annual competition to find the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year. Australasian Nature Photography: The year's best wildlife and landscape ...
... Gardens . The Pinnacle of Avian Exploration This book is the most up-to-date guide to Australian birds available. Written in everyday language , with crisp, brilliant digital images taken in the wild, this authoritative ...
... years, to the break-up of the great southern continent of Gondwana. The South Australian Museum and Australian Geographic focus on enhancing a general knowledge of this extraordinary legacy by encouraging photography of ...
... more. Discover Earth's place as one of eight planets in orbit around the sun. Author: Australian Geographic. Format: Hardcover Non-Fiction Books Science Astronomy, Space & Time Astronomical Observation & Observatories ...
... a Whitley Award-winning natural history writer who has authored and contributed to over a dozen books on Australian wildlife, published several scientific research papers on the birds of Australia and New Guinea and is a ...
... celebrating the country's wildlife for many decades, not least the renowned Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds. For Australian Nature from the Heart Peter teamed up with the equally talented Sally Elmer to produce a ...
... and nests undisturbed. It is therefore a way for birdwatchers and ornithologists to gain a greater insight into Australian birds without actually having to get close to nests. This volume is a facsimile re-issue of the ...
Featuring approximately 600 species from all parts of the country, this is a handy reference for identifying Australian wildflowers. This is both a field guide for travellers and a reference book for the home library. It ...
... environmental consultant and adult educator, who has lived and worked in Canberra since 1980. He was awarded the Australian Natural History Medallion in 2006 and a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2018 for services to ...
... story of combat tracker dogs during the Vietnam War Trackers is a gritty and moving story that reveals the Australian Army's little known use of combat tracker dogs during the Vietnam War. A war veteran tells his story ...
... place in Dunedin, New Zealand, on 5-10 January 2020. About the Author The Australian Herpetological Society (AHS) was founded as the Australian Reptile Club, in 1949 and was the first natural history society in Australia ...
... and a link to bird clubs is all you need to take to the field for your next adventure! Author: Australian Geographic. Format: Hardcover Non-Fiction Books Nature & The Natural World Wildlife in General Wildlife & Birds & ...
... about the vibe, the good friends he makes along the way, and his exploration of the glorious Australian countryside. He certainly does see some cool birds though. About the Author R. Bruce Richardson, originally from ...
... family. About the Author Peter Rowland is a nature conservationist, educator and photographer, who worked at the Australian Natural History Museum for a period spanning 20 years. Peter has a comprehensive knowledge of ...
... most of their time in flight and, when viewed from the ground, they are notoriously hard to identify. Australian Birds of Prey in Flight is a photographic guide to the eagles, hawks, kites and falcons flying high above ...
... Natural History Museum for a period spanning 20 years. Peter has a comprehensive knowledge of Australian fauna and flora, and has written and contributed to 15 books and several scientific papers on the wildlife ...
... status. About the Authors Peter Rowland is a nature conservationist, educator and photographer, who worked at the Australian Natural History Museum for a period spanning 20 years. Peter has a comprehensive knowledge of ...
... in identical poses so that comparisons can be made readily. This book is endorsed and branded by Australian Geographic. The next title in an established and highly successful series. About the Authors Peter Rowland is ...
... more besides. The pages are packed with action shots, close-ups, panoramics and much more, making 'Australian Birds in Pictures' a wonderful companion for all nature and wildlife enthusiasts and bird lovers. About the ...
... artists, photographers and authors over a period of decades, with the renowned The Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds among his many works. For this book Peter teamed up with the equally talented and award-winning ...
... and camp. Experience a prolonged beach break on the pristine sands of the Queensland coast, climb mountains in the Australian Alps, stop to smell the (wild)flowers of Western Australia's South West, seek wisdom from the ...
... for future weather events and marvelling at the beauty and diversity of Australian skies. Author: Australian Geographic. Format: Hardcover Non-Fiction Books Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning Earth ...
... special bond between humans and horses. They will resonate with horse-lovers and anyone who enjoys a great Australian yarn. About the Author Anne Crawford is an experienced journalist as well as a horse-owner and horse ...
... we know it can only be of one place. Imagined as a celebration of the particular beauty of Australian light, this generous publication roams the country, from rugged coastline to arid outback, to reveal how light shapes ...