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A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation(2nd Edition)
(Oxford Paperback Reference)
by Michael Allaby, Chris Park
Paperback, 512 Pages, Published 2013 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-964166-6, ISBN: 0-19-964166-8

"Thoroughly revised and updated to include the latest research in the field, A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation provides over 9,000 alphabetically arranged entries on scientific and social aspects of the environment, including concise and authoritative information on key thinkers, treaties, movements, organizations, concepts, and theories. For the second edition, Allaby has added over 700 new entries, including "aerial plankton ..."

A Dictionary of Ecology(4th Edition)
(Oxford Paperback Reference)
by Michael Allaby, Oxford Up
Paperback, 432 Pages, Published 2010 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-956766-9, ISBN: 0-19-956766-2

"The updated fourth edition of the Dictionary of Ecology is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of ecology available. Written in a clear, accessible style, it contains more than 6,000 entries on all aspects of ecology and related environmental scientific disciplines such as biogeography, genetics, soil science, geomorphology, atmospheric science, and oceanography. The information covered in the dictionary is wide-ranging ..."

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences(4th Edition)
(Oxford Quick Reference)
by Michael Allaby
Paperback, 624 Pages, Published 2019 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-883333-8, ISBN: 0-19-883333-4

"This new fourth edition has been completely revised and updated, covering all aspects in the field of plant sciences including biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, biogeography, earth history, and earth sciences. Over 500 new entries, including "Rosales", "physical dormancy", "menthol", and "codeine", enhance the dictionary's coverage of botanical terms, key drugs and medicines derived from plants, and ..."

A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences(5th Edition)
(Oxford Quick Reference)
by Michael Allaby
Paperback, 720 Pages, Published 2020 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-883903-3, ISBN: 0-19-883903-0

"This new edition includes 10,000 entries which cover all areas of geoscience, including planetary science, oceanography, palaeontology, mineralogy and volcanology. In this edition, 675 new entries have been added, and include expanded coverage of planetary geology and earth-observing-satellites. Other new entries terms such as Ianammox, Boomerangian, earth rheological layering, and metamorphic rock classification. The entries are also c ..."

Plant Love
The Scandalous Truth About the Sex Life of Plants
by Michael Allaby
Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2017 by Filbert Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-9933892-2-1, ISBN: 0-9933892-2-8

"Get ready for the shocking truth about botanical sex. Who knew that bee orchids trick insects into having sex with them, avocado flowers are female one day and male the next, and some flowers are the insect equivalent of nightclubs where males and females meet and mate? Bestselling popular science author Mike Allaby reveals over 200 of nature's most unseemly creations in this sensational expose. The sexual antics of plants are far more ..."

Animals(1st Edition)
From Mythology to Zoology (Discovering the Earth)
by Michael Allaby, Richard Garratt
Hardcover, 209 Pages, Published 2010 by Facts On File (J)
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-6101-3, ISBN: 0-8160-6101-7

"This new seven-volume "Discovering the Earth" set examines the efforts made by scientists in the fields of environment, environmental protection, and environmental science. Covering a broad range of topics - including the Earth sciences, atmosphere, oceans, ecology, animals, plants, and exploration - the books in this comprehensive set provide a panorama of brief accounts of particular discoveries and the people who made them. These sto ..."

National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth(Illustrated)
by Michael Allaby
Library, 256 Pages, Published 2008 by National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4263-0367-8, ISBN: 1-4263-0367-X

"National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth is the definitive guide to our incredible, ever-changing world. This is the single-volume reference every forward-looking library should include, sure to foster the next generation’s sense of connectedness with our world and to inspire the ecologists and scientists of tomorrow.Written by renowned international authority Michael Allaby, this lively encyclopedia gives kids a rock-solid foun ..."

A Dictionary of Zoology(3rd Edition)
(Oxford Paperback Reference)
by Michael Allaby, Oxford University Press
Paperback, 704 Pages, Published 2010 by Oxford University Press, Usa
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-923341-0, ISBN: 0-19-923341-1

"This best-selling dictionary is the most comprehensive and up-to-date of its kind, containing over 5,250 entries on all aspects of zoology. Complemented with numerous illustrations, it includes terms from the areas of ecology, animal behaviour, evolution, earth history, zoogeography, genetics, and physiology and it provides full taxonomic coverage of arthropods, other invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals. The th ..."

A Dictionary of Ecology(3rd Edition)
(Oxford Quick Reference)
by Michael Allaby
Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 2006 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-860905-6, ISBN: 0-19-860905-1

"Written in a clear, accessible style, the Oxford Dictionary of Ecology contains over 5,000 entries on all aspects of ecology and related environmental scientific disciplines such as biogeography, genetics, soil science, geomorphology, atmospheric science, and oceanography. Coverage is wide-ranging and includes plant and animal physiology, animal behavior, pollution, conservation, and habitat management, evolution, environmental pollutio ..."

Temperate Forests(Illustrated)
(Biomes of the Earth)
by Michael Allaby, Richard Garratt
Hardcover, 270 Pages, Published 2006 by Chelsea House Publications
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-5321-6, ISBN: 0-8160-5321-9

"Climate plays a major role in the existence of temperate forests. These areas experience seasonal changes and sometimes extreme weather patterns. "Temperate Forests" explores the environment, life, and future of this type of habitat in a concise, accessible format. A discussion of the geography and geology of these areas provides an introduction to temperate forest systems, and chapter-by-chapter coverage explains where these forests ar ..."

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences(Updated)
(Oxford Paperback Reference)
by Michael Allaby, Robin Allaby, Michael Kent
Paperback, 528 Pages, Published 2006 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-860891-2, ISBN: 0-19-860891-8

"This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date paperback dictionary of botany available. It contains over 5,500 clear and concise entries on all aspects of botany, including biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, biogeography, molecular biology, and the earth sciences. Classification is comprehensive and wide-ranging: approximately one-third of the entries are devoted to taxonomic groups, from bacteria an ..."

Basics of Environmental Science(2nd Edition)
by Michael Allaby
Paperback, 340 Pages, Published 2000 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-21176-5, ISBN: 0-415-21176-X

"SOLD (The new edition of this popular student text offers an engaging introduction to environmental study. It covers the entire breadth of the environmental sciences, providing concise, non-technical explanations of physical processes and systems and the effects of human activities. In this second edition the scientific background to major environmental issues is clearly explained. These include:* global warming* genetically modified fo ..."

Basics of Environmental Science
by Michael Allaby
Paperback, 312 Pages, Published 1996 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-13019-6, ISBN: 0-415-13019-0

"This volume presents a non-technical introduction to the study of environments. Looking at the breadth of environmental sciences, each topic is presented within an interdisciplinary, environmental context. How landscapes are formed and change, what produces the world's climates, and how living organisms are affected by change and adapt to their environments are all explained, and a wide range of environmental concerns are addressed - fr ..."

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Ecology(Reprint)
(Oxford Quick Reference)
by Michael Allaby
Paperback, 424 Pages, Published 1994 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-286160-3, ISBN: 0-19-286160-3

"From acid rain, CFC's, and the greenhouse effect to the food-chain and the gene bank, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Ecology provides 5,000 up-to-date entries on all aspects of ecology and the environmental sciences. With many entries derived from the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Natural History, it covers a vast range of subjects, from plant and animal physiology, animal behavior, evolution, environmental pollution, and conservatio ..."

The Dictionary of Science for Gardeners
6000 Scientific Terms Explored and Explained
by Michael Allaby
Hardcover, 556 Pages, Published 2015 by Timber Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-60469-483-3, ISBN: 1-60469-483-1

"A Library Journal Best Reference Pick of 2015! Every gardener is a scientist. Pollination, native plants, ecology, climatology—these are just a few of the scientific concepts that play a key role in a successful garden. While the ideas are intuitive to many gardeners, they are often discussed in unfamiliar scientific terms. The Dictionary of Science for Gardeners is the first of its kind to provide practical scientific descriptions for ..."

National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth
by Michael Allaby
Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2008 by National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4263-0366-1, ISBN: 1-4263-0366-1

""National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth" is the definitive guide to our incredible, ever-changing world. This is the single-volume reference every forward-looking library should include, sure to foster the next generation s sense of connectedness with our world and to inspire the ecologists and scientists of tomorrow. Written by renowned international authority Michael Allaby, this lively encyclopedia gives kids a rock-solid f ..."

Conservation at Home, a Practical Handbook
by Michael Allaby
Paperback, 127 Pages, Published 1988 by Harpercollins Publishers Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-0-04-640002-6, ISBN: 0-04-640002-8

GREAT EXTINCTION(Updated)
by Michael Allaby, James Lovelock
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 1985 by Paladin Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-586-08501-1, ISBN: 0-586-08501-7

"Michael Allaby, James Lovelock. level is decreased, the repercussions will be felt throughout the entire pyramid. The end result is likely to be a smaller pyramid, possibly with the top level - of tertiary consumers - removed entirely since there is ..."

A Dictionary of Ecology(2nd Edition)
(Oxford Quick Reference)
by Michael Allaby
Paperback, 448 Pages, Published 1999 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-280078-7, ISBN: 0-19-280078-7

"From acid rain, CFC's, and the greenhouse effect to the food-chain and the gene bank, Oxford's thoroughly revised Dictionary of Ecology, Second Edition provides 5,000 up-to-date entries on all aspects of ecology and the environmental sciences. Offering direct access to the most accurate and up-to-date information available, the dictionary covers a vast range of subjects, from plant and animal physiology, animal behavior, evolution, en ..."

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Zoology
(Oxford Paperback Reference)
by Michael Allaby, Oxford University Press
Paperback, 512 Pages, Published 1992 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-286093-4, ISBN: 0-19-286093-3

"The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Zoology is the first book of its kind to be published in many years, and the only such dictionary available in English. With over 6,000 entries, many gleaned from the highly-acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Natural History, this dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of subjects such as animal behavior, physiology, genetics, cytology, evolution, Earth history, and zoogeography. In additi ..."

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