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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

    R243,44

  • Seashells of Cape Cod and the Islands

    Identify and Learn About the Shells You Find on the Beaches of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket

    A go-to identification guide for beachcombers on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, providing color photos of seashells and information about the animals that lived in them.Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 30 seashells that can be found on Cape Cod's 559.6 miles of coastline, including Cape ... Read more

    R213,43 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Shells

    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

    R184,45

  • The Beachcomber's Companion

    An Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Identifying Beach Treasures

    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

    R248,16 or Free with Kobo Plus

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

    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

    R56,37

  • Seashells of the Jersey Shore

    Identify and Learn about the Shells You Find on the Beach

    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

    R247,35 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

  • Seashells of Delmarva

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

    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

    R219,75 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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 141,75

  • I molluschi e i zoofiti

    Series series Liber Liber
    Le meraviglie che allo attonito sguardo dell’osservatore presentano gli animali inferiori, erano ignote agli antichi. I naturalisti una volta badavano solo agli animali grossi, stimando i piccoli indegni della loro attenzione, considerandoli come quasi od al tutto sprovveduti di sensitività e poco atti a suscitare e soddisfare la curiosità dello studioso della natura.Le cose sono ben mutate ora: i ... Read more

    R49,02 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Cultural History of Rain

    How Rain Shaped Our Stories, Beliefs, and Rituals

    Series Book 100 - The Curious Rain Library
    Rain is more than weather—it is a mirror held up to human civilisation. From the life-giving monsoons of ancient India to the sacred showers of West African creation myths, from the rhythmic drumming on tin roofs that inspired jazz to the cinematic downpours that signal heartbreak or renewal, every culture has woven rain into its deepest expressions. In this rich, surprising journey, Anjali ... Read more

    R94,07

  • Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Seashells

    Series series Handy Pocket Guides
    Learn about the many kids of tropical seashells with this useful and portable reference book.This handy pocket guide introduces 170 mollusk species found in Southeast Asia. These fascinating shelled animals vary greatly in shape and size, with equally diverse behaviors. As a quick reference to those families of mollusks most frequently encountered, together with the informative text and delightful ... Read more

    R99,12

  • Collectionner les fossiles et minéraux

    Le guide complet pour passionnés et collectionneurs

    Un guide complet et pratique pour collectionner les fossiles et mineraux, concu pour les debutants comme pour les collectionneurs qui veulent progresser. Apprenez a reconnaitre mineraux et fossiles par la couleur, la structure et le contexte geologique, evaluer l'authenticite et l'etat de conservation, utiliser catalogues et outils du collectionneur et comprendre comment se forme la valeur ... Read more

    R257,53 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Natural History of Shells

    Series series Princeton Science Library
    From “one of the master naturalists of our time” (American Scientist), a fascinating exploration of what seashells reveal about biology, evolution, and the history of lifeGeerat Vermeij wrote this “celebration of shells” to share his enthusiasm for these supremely elegant creations and what they can teach us about nature. Most popular books on shells emphasize the identification of species, but ... Read more

    R270,81

  • Fauna der Nassauischen Mollusken

    Eine faszinierende Expedition in die Welt der Nassauischen Fauna

    In "Fauna der Nassauischen Mollusken" bietet Wilhelm Kobelt eine umfassende und detaillierte Untersuchung der Molluskenarten, die in der Region Nassau vorkommen. Der literarische Stil des Werkes ist geprägt von präziser Beschreibung und analytischer Schärfe, was es sowohl für Naturwissenschaftler als auch für interessierte Laien zugänglich macht. Kobelt verknüpft seine Beobachtungen geschickt mit ... Read more

    R19,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fauna der Nassauischen Mollusken

    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

  • Seashells of Southern Florida

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

    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 809,86

  • Sea Survival

    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

    R78,07

  • A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic

    Canada to Cape Cod

    by J. Duane Sept ...
    The tides of the North Atlantic are the world's highest, and they reveal a world of amazing seashore life--from jellies and sea anemones, to clams and crabs, to seaweeds and lichens. With some 300 crisp, vibrant color photographs and brief, precise descriptions, this field guide makes it easier than ever to identify Atlantic seashore life from Canada to Cape Cod. Duane Sept covers more than 225 ... Read more

    R300,94

  • The Changing Planet

    The Planetary System, #2

    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

    R360,66 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • L'eloquenza delle sardine

    Translated by Barbara Ponti ...
    Storie incredibili dal mondo sotto il mare«Una dichiarazione d’amore eloquente e poetica al mondo delle profondità marine.» Le MondeE se sott’acqua riuscissimo a parlarci e a sentirci? Sembra un’idea bizzarra, eppure nel «mondo del silenzio» i pesci comunicano fra di loro e ne hanno di cose da dirsi…Giovane scienziato e divulgatore dallo straordinario talento, Bill François ci accompagna in un ... Read more

    R224,24

  • Pearls and Pearling Life

    Pearls are glistening, solid object created within the tissue of a living mollusc or other shelled animals. Pearls of the highest quality are categorised as gemstones and considered to be objects of beauty in many cultures. This vintage book explores the world of pearls and pearl farming, giving an outline of its history from ancient times to the developments of modern pearling life. Contents ... Read more

    R146,61 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Collecting Fossils and Minerals

    The complete guide for enthusiasts and collectors

    A complete, practical guide to collecting fossils and minerals, written for beginners and for collectors who want to sharpen their skills. Learn how to identify minerals and fossils by colour, structure and geological context, assess authenticity and condition, use catalogues and collector's tools, and understand how market value is formed. A clear path covering collecting criteria, field ... Read more

    R257,53 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Shells

    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

    R184,45