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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 Wonder of Seashells

    Discover the Meaning & Magic of the Ocean’s Treasures

    by Melissa Hobson ...
    Series series Ocean Wonders
    Take a deep dive into the meaning and magic of the ocean’s diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells.This book is a treasury of stories, science, and history about seashells. Sure to delight and surprise, this visual odyssey of the beauty of seashells reveals how shells enhance and inform the world around us. Exploring coasts and shells from across the globe, each unique shell ... Read more

    R256,67

  • 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

  • British Seashells

    A Guide for Collectors and Beachcombers

    by Paul Chambers ...
    Using original Victorian prints, by collectable artist George Sowerby, marine biologist and author Paul Chambers has produced the first comprehensive guide to shells for over a century. The original prints are intricately detailed (much better than photographs which lack the exact detail of these drawings) and are a selling point in themselves but will be complemented by informative but accessible ... Read more

    R144,31 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Jamaican Animals

    by nbillett ...
    Jamaica boasts a rich and diverse animal population, with a significant number of endemic species. The surrounding waters are rich in marine life, with diverse fish species and other marine animals. The island has a high level of endemism, meaning many species are found nowhere else in the world. Therefore, a variety of conservation efforts are crucial to protect the island's unique wildlife. ... Read more

    R51,52 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Arctic Survival

    by Penguin Books Ltd ...
    Series Book 1 - Air Ministry Survival Guide
    THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do.-----------------------------First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to crew operating over the ocean.With original illustrations and text, these survival guides provide an ... Read more

    R80,14

  • 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

    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

  • Океанология: Как устроен океан и почему от него зависит наша жизнь

    In Twelve Evenings, #6

    by Vita Harwood ...
    Series Book 6 - In Twelve Evenings
    Океанология: Как устроен океан и почему от него зависит наша жизньКнига 6, Серия "За Двенадцать Вечеров"Вита ХарвудПроверь свои знания!Что я уже знаю об этом?Что на самом деле происходит под поверхностью океана?Океан покрывает большую часть нашей планеты, переносит огромные объёмы тепла, обменивается углеродом с атмосферой, влияет на климат и поддерживает уди... ... Read more

    R81,44 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Clam Down

    A Metamorphosis

    by Anelise Chen ...
    **PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • In this wondrously unusual memoir, a woman retreats into her shell in the aftermath of her divorce, and must choose between the pleasures and the perils of a closed-up life—a transformation fable from an acclaimed 5 Under 35 National Book Foundation honoree.“A marvel and a delight . . . This is a book that will stay with me forever.”—Leslie Jamison, author of Splinters* ... Read more

    R267,94

  • The Art Of Shell Cameo Cutting

    by J. B. Marsh ...
    An illustrated guide to the profitable art of shell cameo cutting. Contents include: Drawing designs - Tools - Shell cutting - Carving - Various processes - Marketing etc. Originally published in 1890. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with a specially ... Read more

    R107,51 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sea Survival

    by Penguin Books Ltd ...
    Series Book 4 - Air Ministry Survival Guide
    THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do.-----------------------------First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to crew operating over the ocean.With original illustrations and text, these survival guides provide an ... Read more

    R80,14

  • Marine Life of the Maldives, 2nd Edition

    Divers and Snorkellers Guide

    by Neville Coleman ...
    Beneath the warm, clear waters of the Maldives lies a wonderful world of extraordinary sea creatures. This truly magnificent spectacle is captured in 344 pages of vivid photographs with authoritative text by one of Australia’s leading Marine Naturalists.Although this book is based on scientific classification, its primary function is to encourage greater awareness among divers on a level that ... Read more

    R273,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Hints on Bobcat Trapping

    by Stanley Paul Young ...
    Hints on Bobcat Trapping by Stanley Paul Young is a focused and experience-driven guide that delves into the practical knowledge and field-tested techniques of tracking and trapping one of the most elusive wild predators. Drawing from deep observation and firsthand expertise, Young presents valuable insights into bobcat behavior, habitat patterns, and strategic approaches that demand patience, ... Read more

    R18,92 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Contributo alla conoscenza della Malacofauna Marina della Riviera del Conero e dintorni

    by Andrea Capici ...
    Contributo alla conoscenza dei molluschi marini ed in particolare delle loro conchiglie, trovate nel litorale marchigiano e mare prospiciente, compreso tra Senigallia (Ancona) e Numana (Ancona). Il libro, frutto di ricerche effettuate in oltre mezzo secolo, include una parte descrittiva iniziale contenente brevi cenni sul phylum dei molluschi, l'areale di studio, i metodi di ricerca ed i risultati ... Read more

    R116,17 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Alexander Hamilton Church

    A Man of Ideas for All Seasons

    by Richard Vangermeersch ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Accounting History
    This book, first published in 1988, reassesses the data on Church – accountant, manager and industrial engineer – and stresses the theoretical impact of his ideas upon contemporary business structures as well as his practical desire to implement concepts to better the working man’s day. The past impact of engineers and engineering concepts on accounting and management has previously been ... Read more

    R949,02

  • Seashells of Delmarva

    Identify and Learn About the Shells You Find on the Beaches of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia

    by Melissa Avstreih ...
    Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify nearly 40 seashells that can be found on the Delmarva Peninsula, as well as other beaches of Maryland and Virginia. This handy resource also offers information about the animals that once lived in the shells, including where they lived, what they ate, and even how they may ... Read more

    R17,29 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Reef Smart Guides Florida Keys

    Scuba Dive Snorkel Surf

    by Peter McDougall,, Ian Popple, Otto Wagner ...
    Find the Best Beach in the Keys to Dive#1 New Release in Florida Keys Travel Books and Scuba Travel GuidesThe newest addition to the Reef Smart series, Reef Smart Guides Florida Keys is the #1 guide to finding the best beach in the Keys to dive—from North Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas.An essential guide to exploring the Florida Keys. Whether you’re looking to spice up your curren... ... Read more

    R275,07 or Free with Kobo Plus