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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

  • A Brief History of the Coast in 100 Objects

    by Sally Coulthard ...
    An immersive history of our coasts and the people who have shaped themThe coast means something different to everyone.It’s a place of pleasure and reckless pursuits, of fishing, fearless endeavours and a crashing, rugged beauty. The coast is, and always has been, our first line of defence and our springboard to other cultures.Through the lens of 100 carefully selected objects, this treasure chest ... Read more

    R383,86

  • 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

  • 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

    by Melissa Avstreih ...
    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

    R211,59 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 Giant Triton

    List the Giant Triton in Appendix 2 of CITES

    by JOHN PATERSON ...
    Miyake-Jima 1957It's 1957 and Japanese scientists travel to the island of Miyake-Jima to study a strange disease affecting a coral reef. The island’s people have noticed a strange increase in the number of the large, venomous crown-of-thorns starfish. Over the following years they kill large numbers of the starfish attempting to protect the living coral upon which the starfish is feeding. The ... Read more

    R35,70 or Free with Kobo Plus