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  • Spirals in Time

    The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells

    by Helen Scales ...
    The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them.Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet.But watch out. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. Some will kill you if you stand too close.That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ways ... Read more

    R246,78

  • The Little Book of Shells

    Gems of Nature

    by M. G. Harasewych, Fabio Moretzsohn ...
    Series series The Little Book of
    Dip into the intriguing world of shells with this beautifully illustrated guide to 75 weird and wonderful examples.When we pick up a shell on the beach, we notice its beautiful shape or attractive colours, but how often do we consider what it tells us about the creature that made it, and the evolutionary journey that led to its particular characteristics?This book introduces you to the <str... ... Read more

    R228,15

  • Fauna der Nassauischen Mollusken

    by Wilhelm Kobelt ...
    In "Fauna der Nassauischen Mollusken" präsentiert Wilhelm Kobelt eine umfassende und detaillierte Untersuchung der Molluskenarten, die in der Region Nassau vorkommen. Der Autor legt besonderen Wert auf die systematische Beschreibung, die Morphologie und die ökologischen Anforderungen dieser Organismen. Der literarische Stil ist präzise und sachlich, mit einem Fokus auf wissenschaftliche ... Read more

    Was R39,00 Now R19,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fossilien und Mineralien sammeln

    Der vollständige Leitfaden für Liebhaber und Sammler

    by Coins and More ...
    Ein vollstaendiger, praxisnaher Leitfaden zum Sammeln von Fossilien und Mineralien, geschrieben fuer Einsteiger und fuer Sammler, die ihr Wissen vertiefen wollen. Lernen Sie, Mineralien und Fossilien anhand von Farbe, Struktur und geologischem Kontext zu erkennen, Echtheit und Erhaltungszustand zu bewerten, Kataloge und Sammlerwerkzeuge zu nutzen und zu verstehen, wie der Marktwert entsteht. Ein ... Read more

    R261,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Coquillages et escargots de Guyane

    Seashells and snails from French Guiana

    by David Massemin, Dominique Lamy, Jean-Pierre Pointier, Olivier Gargominy ...
    Series series Collection Parthénope
    Pour ce guide coquillages et escargots de Guyane, pour partie bilingue, la constitution d'un collège de quatre auteurs a permis de dresser un inventaire inédit de la malacofaune d'une vaste région jusqu'alors inexplorée.L'ouvrage s'ouvre sur une présentation générale des milieux naturels rencontrés, baignés par les eaux douces ou salées. Il revient également sur l'histoire des prospections ... Read more

    R345,00

  • Conus of the Southeastern United States and Caribbean

    by Alan J. Kohn ...
    Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity. The shells of these marine mollusks are prized for their amazing variety and extraordinary beauty. The neurotoxic venoms they produce—injected by a hollow, harpoon-like tooth into prey animals that are then paralyzed and swallowed ... Read more

    R2 171,19

  • Seashells of Southern Florida

    Living Marine Mollusks of the Florida Keys and Adjacent Regions: Bivalves

    by Paula M. Mikkelsen, Rüdiger Bieler ...
    Located where the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea converge, the Florida Keys are distinctive for their rich and varied marine fauna. The Keys are home to nearly sixty taxonomic families of bivalves such as clams and mussels--roughly half the world's bivalve family diversity. The first in a series of three volumes on the molluscan fauna of the Keys and adjacent regions, Seashells ... Read more

    R1 834,81

  • The Beachcomber's Companion

    An Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Identifying Beach Treasures

    by Anna Marlis Burgard ...
    A field guide to shells, sand dollars, sea glass, and more that "inspires a new appreciation for the wonders of the shore" ( Providence Journal).The Beachcomber's Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that makes it easy to identify your own ... Read more

    R256,32 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Shells

    by S. Peter Dance ...
    Series series DK Handbooks
    The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashell from around the worldAuthoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise e-guide to seashells of the world. Includes more than 600 full-colour photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference ebook is designed to cut through the complex ... Read more

    R189,51

  • Shells

    by Susan E. Clark ...
    Series series A Guide For the Curious
    As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health.In Shells, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to this wonderful world. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating facts about shells and the creatures that leave ... Read more

    R189,51

  • Just Starfish Photos! Big Book of Photographs & Pictures of Under Water Ocean Star Fish, Vol. 1

    by Big Book of Photos ...
    This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired! ... Read more

    R57,15

  • Shells of the World

    A Natural History

    by M. G. Harasewych ...
    Series series A Guide to Every Family
    A marvelously illustrated natural history of the world’s mollusksMollusks are invertebrate animals with a remarkable natural history and a rich fossil record, and their shells are prized for their breathtaking variety and exquisite beauty. Shells of the World provides a wide-ranging look at the incredible diversity of marine mollusks. An informative introduction outlines the lineages covered, ... Read more

    R519,90

  • The Changing Planet

    The Planetary System, #2

    by Horen Kuecuekyan ...
    Series Book 2 - The Planetary System
    The planet is not static. It never has been.But now, we are watching it change, live.The Changing Planet is Book Two in The Planetary System Series, a clear and rigorous exploration of Earth as a dynamic, interconnected system undergoing measurable transformation.Where Book One explained the physics of the climate system, this volume moves into a new era, an era of direct observation. Satellites, ... Read more

    R365,63 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Shell Day

    A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Molluscan Lives

    by Helen Scales ...
    Series series Earth Day
    An hourly guide that follows twenty-four mollusks to reveal the fascinating lives behind their shells.From morning to night and from the Arctic to the equator, snails, clams, and other shell-making mollusks have busy days. In this short book, acclaimed author and marine biologist Helen Scales shows readers exactly how these animals spend their time. Each chapter of Shell Day features a single ... Read more

    R122,23

  • Texas Seashells

    A Field Guide

    by John W. Tunnell Jr., Noe C Barrera, Fabio Moretzsohn ...
    Series series Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies Series, Sponsored by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
    Walking along the beach and picking up seashells is a favorite pastime enjoyed by millions of people every year. This field guide covers three hundred of the better-known or more common seashells found on Texas coastlines, and anyone interested in identifying and collecting shells along Texas bays and Gulf coast beaches will find Texas Seashells an essential companion. With more than 600 detailed ... Read more

    R152,82

  • Seashells of the Jersey Shore

    Identify and Learn about the Shells You Find on the Beach

    by Melissa Avstreih ...
    Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 35 of the most common seashells found on New Jersey's beaches. The well-researched guide offers information about the animals that once lived in the shells, including where they lived, what they ate, and even how they may have died. The handy guide's features include ... Read more

    R17,28 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • WHAT CAN I FIND AT THE BEACH?

    by Grazia Walker ...
    The book is for the beach walker who wonders about where sand comes from, how shells are formed, and what happened to them along the way. He would be able to find the life story of some broken shell: how did they died? Did they spend time buried in the mud? ... Read more

    R68,64

  • Coleccionar fósiles y minerales

    La guía completa para aficionados y coleccionistas

    by Coins and More ...
    Una guia completa y practica para coleccionar fosiles y minerales, pensada para quienes empiezan y para coleccionistas que quieren mejorar. Aprenderas a reconocer minerales y fosiles por color, estructura y contexto geologico, evaluar autenticidad y estado de conservacion, usar catalogos y herramientas del coleccionista y entender como se forma el valor de mercado. Un recorrido claro que abarca ... Read more

    R261,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • By the Sea

    Your coastline companion, from beautiful beaches and marine miscellany, to stunning seashells, seaweed, and sealife

    by Susan Kelly ...
    Series series Hidden Nature series
    A beach-goer’s pocket companion for lazy days on the shore, or for the armchair beachcomber recalling the feel of sand between their toes. Noticing and collecting shells is an irresistible and accessible activity for pretty much everyone who goes to the beach, young or old, specialist, or first-timer.Learn more about exploring the seashore and the treasures to be found, from seashells and pebbles ... Read more

    R226,65

  • Impacto inminente: El aumento del nivel del mar y sus consecuencias

    Medio Ambiente-Cambio Climático, #23

    by Juan Carlos Gómez Méndez ...
    Series Book 23 - Medio Ambiente-Cambio Climático
    Según la ONU en este 2024 menciona su preocupación sobre el ascenso del nivel del mar se erige como una de las consecuencias más evidentes y preocupantes del cambio climático antropogénico. La investigación llevada a cabo ha revelado una fuerte correlación entre el aumento del nivel del mar, la concentración de CO2 en la atmósfera y el cambio en la temperatura media global. Los resultados de la ... Read more

    R199,44 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Glaucus; Or, The Wonders of the Shore

    by Charles Kingsley ...
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the ... Read more

    R116,17 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Beautiful Shells of New Zealand

    Enriched edition. An Illustrated Work for Amateur Collectors of New Zealand Marine Shells, with Directions for Collecting and Cleaning them

    by Edward George Britton Moss, Wren Sharp ...
    In "Beautiful Shells of New Zealand," Edward George Britton Moss embarks on an intricate exploration of the diverse and exquisite shell species found along the New Zealand coastline. Moss employs a meticulous literary style that blends scientific observation with poetic description, allowing readers to appreciate not only the biology but also the ethereal beauty of these natural wonders. Richly ... Read more

    R39,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Safe House

    A Novel

    by Christophe Boltanski ...
    Translated by Laura Marris ...
    In Paris’s exclusive Saint-Germain neighborhood is a mansion. In that mansion lives a family. Deep in that mansion. The Bolts are that family, and they have secrets. The Safe House tells their story.When the Nazis came, Étienne Boltanski divorced his wife and walked out the front door, never to be seen again during the war. So far as the outside world knew, the Jewish doctor had fled. The truth ... Read more

    R244,48

  • Sea Glass Locations Throughout the World: The How to Find Sea Glass Book

    by Yvonne Aileen, Celeste Mapleton ...
    How Can You Find the Best Sea Glass Anywhere You Travel?Sea glass beaches are often a closely guarded secret. How often have you been this close to a great sea glass beach and not even known it? Don't let those treasures slip through your hands into someone else's (or worse, back to the sea forever).Wouldn't it be great to have a guide you could check every time you traveled? Or, even plan your ... Read more

    R116,17