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Hawkins, Roger D.Ladybirds of Surrey.Woking: Surrey Wildlife Trust, 2000.Original hardcover, with dust-jacket. 136 pp., 16 plates with photograph illustrations in color; 22x15.5 cm. Text in English. Very good, see picture
ISBN: 0952606550
     This book provides a comprehensive account of ladybirds (Coccinellidae) in Surrey, including detailed species descriptions, distribution maps, and color photographs. It serves as a valuable resource for entomologists and naturalists interested in the region's biodiversity.
Booknumber: 78059Add to cart € 14.00



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Majerus, Michael E.N.Ladybirds - The New Naturalist.London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1994.Paperback. 368 pp.; many ills.; 21.5x15 cm. Text in English. - (spine slightly folded) Very good, see picture
ISBN: 9780002199353
     This volume from the New Naturalist Series explores ladybirds (Coccinellidae) in detail, covering their structure, life histories, feeding habits, predators, habitats, coloration, genetics, and evolution. It also examines phenomena such as cannibalism and the impact of human activities on ladybird populations.
Booknumber: 78058Add to cart € 16.00



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Hodek, Ivo / Alois Honek.Ecology of Coccinellidae. With contributions from P. Ceryngier and I. Kovar.Dordrecht / Boston / London: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1996.Original hardcover. xvi,464 pp.; 24.5x16.5 cm. " Series Entomologica Volume 54 " Text in English. - (spine discolored, small signs of use) Although very good, see picture
ISBN: 9780792341772
     This comprehensive monograph delves into the ecology of ladybirds (Coccinellidae), covering aspects such as morphology, phylogeny, variability, life history, habitat distribution, feeding relationships, dormancy, natural enemies, and their effectiveness in biological control. It serves as an essential resource for entomologists and researchers studying these beneficial insects.
Booknumber: 78057Add to cart € 158.00



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Hodek, Ivo.Biology of Coccinellidae.The Hague / Prague: Dr. W. Junk N.V. / Academia, Publishing House of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, 1973.Original cloth, with dust-jacket. 260 pp.; ill./ photographs, plates, folding plates, in color and b&w. Key for field use in rear pocket; 24.5x17 cm. Text in English. - (dust-jacket damaged and taped on the inside, paper slightly browned) Although very good, see picture, rare
     This seminal work provides an in-depth study of ladybirds (Coccinellidae), covering aspects such as taxonomy, morphology, life history, and ecological interactions. It includes detailed keys for the identification of larvae, contributed by co-authors, making it an essential resource for entomologists and researchers in beetle biology.
Booknumber: 78056Add to cart € 164.00



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De Jong, Peter Willem.Evolutionary Genetics of the Two-Spot Ladybird.Alblasserdam: Offsetdrukkerij Kanters BV, 1997.Paperback. (8),158 pp.; some b&w ills.; 24x16.5 cm. Text in English. Thesis Leiden. List of theses (stellingen) loose inserted - (spine discolored, rear cover folded) Although very good, see picture
ISBN: 9090106227
Booknumber: 78055Add to cart € 27.00



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Kuznetsov, Victor N.Lady Beetles of the Russian Far East.(Gainsvile): Center for Systematic Entomology / The Sandhill Crane Press, 1997.Original hardcover. 248 pp.; b.; 26x18 cm. " Memoir Series No. 1 " Text in English - (spine slightly (sun)faded) Very good, see picture
ISBN: 1877743275
     This book is part of the Memoir Series of the Center for Systematic Entomology. It provides a detailed examination of lady beetles (Coccinellidae) found in the Russian Far East, with an emphasis on taxonomy, distribution, and species characteristics.
Booknumber: 78054Add to cart € 82.00



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Le Monnier, Yves / Alain Livory.Atlas des coccinelles de la Manche.Coutances: Manche-Nature, 2003.Original hardcover. 206,(2) pp., many color ills.; 30.5x21.5 cm. Text in French / Français. - Very good. See picture
     This atlas presents a detailed survey of ladybirds (Coccinellidae) in the Manche department, based on research conducted between 1998 and 2001. It includes species descriptions, distribution maps, and numerous color illustrations.
Booknumber: 78053Add to cart € 74.00



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Lecointre, Guillaume / Hervé Le Guyader.Classification phylogénétique du vivant - Tome 1 & Tome 2 - 4e édition.Paris: Belin, 2016.Original stiff wrappers. 584,(12) pp., 832,(20) pp., many ill.; 28.5x18.5 cm. Text in French / Français. -(In volume 2, pages 431-432 are damaged due to a printing defect, but there is no loss of text) Otherwise very good/ fine, see picture
ISBN: 9782410003857
     These books provide a detailed overview of modern phylogenetic classification of living organisms. Volume 1 focuses on bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, and various plant groups, with emphasis on angiosperms. Volume 2 covers animals (metazoans), including cnidarians, protostomes, mollusks, arthropods, hexapods, deuterostomes, echinoderms, sarcopterygians, mammals, primates, squamates, birds, actinopterygians, and teleosts. ISBN 1: 9782701182940 ISBN 2: 9782410003857.
Booknumber: 78052Add to cart € 52.00



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Lecointre, Guillaume (ed.).Comprendre et enseigner la classification du vivant.Paris: Belin, 2004.Paperback. 312 pp.; many ills.; 29x21 cm. " Guide Belin de l'endeignement " Text in French / Français - Very good, see picture
ISBN: 9782701138961
     This book provides educators with a comprehensive guide to understanding and teaching the classification of living organisms. It offers practical methodologies and insights to effectively convey the principles of biological classification across various educational levels.
Booknumber: 78051Add to cart € 21.00



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Lecointre, Guillaume / Hervé Le Guyader.The Tree of Life: A Phylogenetic Classification. Illustrated by Dominique Visset. Translated by Karen McCoy.Cambridge, Massachusetts / London, England: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2006.Original cloth, with dust-jacket. 560 pp., many ills, 15 plates in rear; 28.5x19 cm. Text in English. - Very good/ fine. See picture
ISBN: 9780674021839
     This book presents a comprehensive overview of the phylogenetic classification of living organisms, illustrating the evolutionary relationships among various life forms. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding modern biological classification systems.
Booknumber: 78050Add to cart € 36.00



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Keast, Allen / S. E. Miller (eds.).The Origin and Evolution of Pacific Island Biotas New Guinea to Eastern Polynesia : Patterns and Processes.Amsterdam: SPB Academic Publishing, 1996.Original hardcover. (8),532 pp.; 30x21.5 cm. Text in English. Very good, see picture
ISBN: 905103136X
     This volume examines the biogeography and evolutionary history of Pacific island biotas, focusing on regions from New Guinea to Eastern Polynesia. It discusses patterns and processes influencing species distribution and adaptation in these islands, providing insights into their unique biodiversity.
Booknumber: 78049Add to cart € 42.00



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Hall, Robert / Jeremy D. Holloway.Biogeography and Geological Evolution of Southeast Asia.Leiden: Backhuys Publishers, 1998.Original hardcover. 418 pp.; 30x21.5 cm. Text in English - (one corner very slightly bumped) Very good, see picture
ISBN: 9073348978
     This book explores the geological history and biogeography of Southeast Asia, examining the region's complex tectonic evolution and its impact on biodiversity. It provides insights into the distribution patterns of flora and fauna, influenced by geological events over millions of years.
Booknumber: 78048Add to cart € 42.00



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Greuter, Werner / John McNeill / Frank R. Barrie / Henk M. Burdet / a.o.International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (St. Louis Code): Adopted by the 16th International Botanical Congress, St. Louis, August 1999.Königstein: Koeltz Scientific Books, 2000.Original cloth. xviii,474 pp.; 24x16.5 cm. " Regnum Vegetabile Volume 138 " Text in English. - Very good, see picture
ISBN: 3904144227
     This code provides the rules and recommendations for naming plants, fungi, and algae, as adopted by the Sixteenth International Botanical Congress held in St. Louis in 1999. It serves as a fundamental reference for botanists and taxonomists, ensuring uniformity and stability in plant nomenclature.
Booknumber: 78047Add to cart € 30.00



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Frickhinger, Karl Albert / H. Tischlinger / Wolfgang Riegraf.Die Fossilien von Solnhofen Dokumentation der aus den Plattenkalken bekannten Tiere und Pflanzen / The Fossils of Solnhofen Documenting the Animals and Plants known from the Plattenkalks & Band 2: Neue Funde, neue Details, neue Erkenntnisse / New specimens, new details, new results [ 2 volumes ].Korb: Goldschneck-Verlag, 1994-1998.2 vols. Original hardcovers, with dust-jackets. 336 pp. & 192 pp., many color illustrations; 30x21.5 cm. - Very good set, see picture
ISBN: 3926129158
     A two-volume set compiling extensive research on Solnhofen fossils, combining earlier published material with new information. Provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the flora and fauna from the Plattenkalks. The set is bilingual in German and English.
Booknumber: 78046Add to cart € 325.00



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Owen, Jennifer.The Ecology of a Garden: The First Fifteen Years.Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991.Original hardcover, with dust-jacket. xii,404 pp., ills.; 25.5x18 cm. Text in English. - Very good. See picture
ISBN: 9780521343350
     This book documents the wildlife observed in the author's Leicestershire garden over a fifteen-year period, recording 1757 animal species and 422 plant species.
Booknumber: 78045Add to cart € 100.00



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Mohsin, A.K. Mohammad / Mohd. Azmi Ambak.Freshwater Fishes of Peninsular Malaysia.Serdang: Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, 1983.Paperback. xviii,284 pp., ills.; 23x15 cm. Text in English. - (spine slightly damaged, paper bit browned) Although very good, see picture
ISBN: 9679952142
     This work provides a study of the freshwater fish species in Peninsular Malaysia, including species descriptions, taxonomic classifications, and ecological information relevant to the region's ichthyofauna.
Booknumber: 78044Add to cart € 65.00



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Mani, M.S.Ecology of Plant Galls.The Hague: Dr. W. Junk Publishers, 1964.Original brown cloth. xii,434 pp., ills, plates.; 24.5x16 cm. " Monographiae Biologicae Volumen XII " Text in English - (ex-libris, slightly browned) Although very good, see picture
     This book provides an in-depth study of the ecology of plant galls, including their structure, development, and ecological significance. It also explores the interactions between plants and gall-inducing organisms.
Booknumber: 78043Add to cart € 25.00



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Lecointre, Guillaume / Hervé Le Guyader.La classification phylogénétique du vivant.Paris: Belin, 2001.Original half cloth stiff wrappers. 544 pp.; many ills, 15 plates in rear booklet; 28.5x18.5 cm. Text in French / Français. - (small signs of use) Although very good, see picture
ISBN: 9782701121376
     This French book delves into the phylogenetic classification of living organisms, offering a comprehensive overview of evolutionary relationships and the principles of cladistics.
Booknumber: 78042Add to cart € 18.00



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Pyenson, Lewis.Empire of Reason: Exact Sciences in Indonesia, 1840-1940.Leiden / New York / etc.: Brill Academic Publishers, 1989.Original cloth, with dust-jacket. xviii,194,(2) pp.; 24.5x16 cm. " Brill's Studies in Intellectual History Volume 13 " Text in English - Very good, see picture
ISBN: 9004089845
     Empire of Reason analyzes pure scientific research in the Dutch East Indies during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Focusing on astronomy, geophysics, and physics, the book demonstrates that in no other European colony or dominion were scientific standards higher or accomplishments more significant than on Java.
Booknumber: 78041Add to cart € 35.00



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Schaik, Carel P. van / Jatna Supriatna.Leuser: A Sumatran Sanctuary.Jakarta: Yayasan Bina Sains Hayati Indonesia, 1996.Paperback. iv,348 pp., ills, plates; 24x17 cm. Text in English - (spine folded and bit discolored) Otherwise very good, see picture
ISBN: 9799509904
     This book provides an exploration of the Leuser ecosystem in Sumatra, Indonesia, highlighting its rich biodiversity and the importance of conservation efforts. It covers various aspects of the sanctuary, including its flora, fauna, and the challenges faced in preserving this vital habitat.
Booknumber: 78040Add to cart € 60.00



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Gobat, Jean-Michel / Michel Aragno / Willy Matthey.Le sol vivant : Bases de pédologie, biologie des sols.Lausanne: Presses Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes, 1988.Paperback. xviii,520,(6) pp. ills.; 24x16 cm. " Collection Gérer l'Environnement 14 " Text in French / Français - Fine condition, see picture
ISBN: 9782880743673
     This book explores soil science with a focus on the role of living organisms in soil formation, evolution, and function. Topics include pedology, soil biology, and the interactions between soil and vegetation.
Booknumber: 78039Add to cart € 75.00



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Driessen, P. M. / R. Dudal.The Major Soils of the World: Lecture Notes on Their Geography, Formation, Properties and Use.Wageningen: Agricultural University, 1991.Paperback. (8),310 pp., ills.; 24x17 cm. Text in English. - Very good. See picture
ISBN: 9080072516
     This text offers an in-depth exploration of the world's major soil types, detailing their geographical distribution, formation processes, properties, and practical applications.
Booknumber: 78038Add to cart € 20.00



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Forey, Peter L. / Christopher J. Humphries / Ian J. Kitching / Robert W. Scotland / Darrell J. Siebert / David M. Williams.Cladistics : A Practical Course in Systematics.Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1992.Original hardcover. x,(2)192 pp.; 24x16 cm. " Systematics Association Publications 10 " - (spine slightly discolored) Very good, see picture
ISBN: 9780198577676
     This book serves as a practical guide to cladistics, introducing fundamental principles and methods, including parsimony, character coding, and tree-building techniques. It also covers molecular applications and the use of fossils in systematics. Based on a course sponsored by the Systematics Association.
Booknumber: 78037Add to cart € 25.00



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Faegri, Knut / Johs. Iversen.Textbook of Pollen Analysis. Second Revised Edition. With a chapter on Pre-Quaternary pollen analysis by H.T. Waterbolk.Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1964.Original green cloth. 238 pp., ills.; 24.5x16.5 cm. - (slightly discolored. Glue residue visible on the endpapers, likely from previous tape. The paper shows mild discoloration/ browning but remains overall clean) See picture
     The book discusses methods and applications of pollen analysis, valuable for both botany and Quaternary research.
Booknumber: 78036Add to cart € 22.00



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Kraus, Werner.Raden Saleh: The Beginning of Modern Indonesian Painting.Indonesien: Goethe Institut, 2012.Original hardcover, with dust-jacket. 358 pp.; many colour ills.; 36x26 cm. Text in English. Large book, 2.8 kg. - Fine condition, see picture
ISBN: 9786021821213
     This book explores the life and works of Raden Saleh, a foundational figure in modern Indonesian art. It offers a detailed analysis of his contributions to painting and cultural reform, enriched with illustrations and contextual insights into Indonesian art history.
Booknumber: 78035Add to cart € 220.00



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Whitehead, John.The Exploration of Kina Balu.Singapore: Graham Brash, 1991.Original cloth, with dust-jacket. x,(2),318 pp., ill., plates in colour; 36x26.5 cm. Text in English. Large book, weighs 2.7 kg. - Very good/ fine, see picture
ISBN: 9789971492526
     This book, first published in 1893, details Whitehead's explorations of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia. The 1991 edition by Graham Brash (Pte.) Ltd, Singapore, is a facsimile reprint of the original, preserving the original text and illustrations. It offers insights into the natural history and biodiversity of the region.
Booknumber: 78034Add to cart € 200.00



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Grimaldi, David / Engel, Michael S.Evolution of the Insects.Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005.Original cloth, with dust-jacket. xvi,756 pp., many color ills.; 30x23.5 cm. Text in English - Very good, see picture
ISBN: 9780521821490
     This comprehensive volume explores the evolutionary history of insects, detailing their diversity, relationships, and 400 million years of fossil records. It is richly illustrated with over 900 photographs, electron micrographs, drawings, and diagrams, many in full color. The book delves into the relationships and evolution of each order of hexapods, providing insights into major episodes in insect evolution, such as the origin of wings and the impact of mass extinctions.
Booknumber: 78033Add to cart € 90.00



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Hedges, S. Blair and Kumar, Sudhir.The Timetree of Life.Oxford: University Press, 2009.Original hardcover, with dust-jacket. xxii,552 pp., ills, tables.; 28x23 cm. " Oxford Biology " Text in English. - (dust-jacket slightly discolored and damaged at edges, rear cover dust-jacket with many scratches, few dog-ears) Although still very good, see picture
ISBN: 9780199535033
     This volume brings together experts on all major groups of organisms to assemble a timetree of life, providing a resource on evolutionary history indispensable for scientists, educators, and students in the life sciences, earth sciences, and molecular biology.
Booknumber: 78032Add to cart € 225.00

 

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Pagel, Mark.Encyclopedia of Evolution [ 2 volumes ].Oxford: University Press, 2002.2 volumes. Original hardcovers. xxii,556 pp. & vi,557-1206 pp., ill.; 28.5x22 cm. Text in English. - The two volumes are in very good condition overall, with only some small brown speckles (foxing) visible on the top edge of the paper. See picture
ISBN: 9780195148640
     This comprehensive reference work encompasses all aspects of evolution, including theories, researchers, history, philosophy, processes, plants, and animals. ISBN 1: 9780195148657 ISBN 2: 9780195148640
Booknumber: 78031Add to cart € 75.00



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Chaloner, W. G. / A. Hallam (eds.).Evolution and Extinction : Proceedings of a Joint Symposium of the Royal Society and the Linnean Society held on 9 and 10 November 1989. [First published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, series B, volume 325 (no. 1228), pages 239-488].London: The Royal Society, 1989.Original cloth, with dust-jacket. viii,[248] pp.; 30.5x21.5 cm. Text in English. - Very good. See picture
ISBN: 0854033912
     This volume includes the proceedings of a symposium addressing the interplay between evolution and extinction, with contributions from leading scholars in evolutionary biology and paleontology.
Booknumber: 78030Add to cart € 25.00



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Benton, Michael J.The Fossil Record 2. Jointly sponsored by the Paleontological Association, the Royal Society and the Linnean Society. Charts produced by Rachel J. Walker.London / Glasgow / New York / etc.: Chapman & Hall, 1993.Original hardcover. xviii,846 pp., ill.; 30.5x21 cm. Text in English. - Very good. See picture
ISBN: 9780412393808
     This comprehensive reference documents the fossil record of all known families of protists, plants, and animals, detailing their first and last appearances in geological time. It serves as an invaluable resource for paleontologists, stratigraphers, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists.
Booknumber: 78029Add to cart € 85.00



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Coyne, Jerry A. / H. Allen Orr.Speciation.Sunderland, Massachusetts: Sinauer Associates (an imprint of Oxford University Press), 2004.Paperback. xiv,546 pp.; ills.; 23.5x17.5 cm. Text in English - Very good. See picture
ISBN: 9780878930890
     This book explores the processes and mechanisms of speciation, drawing from examples in plants and animals. It covers genetics, systematics, and biogeography, with a focus on sympatric speciation, reinforcement, and hybridization.
Booknumber: 78028Add to cart € 60.00



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Margulis, Lynn / Michael J. Chapman.Kingdoms & Domains : An Illustrated Guide to the Phyla of Life on Earth. [ 4th edition ].Amsterdam / Boston / etc.: Elsevier / Academic Press, 2009.Original hardcover. lxxii,660 pp., many ills.; 27x19 cm. Text in English - Fine condition, see picture
ISBN: 9780123736215
     This fourth edition, published in 2009, is richly illustrated and provides detailed insights into taxonomy, evolution, and ecology.
Booknumber: 78027Add to cart € 55.00



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Dindal, Daniel L. (ed.).Soil Biology Guide.New York / Chicester / Brisbane / etc.: A Wiley-Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons, 1990.Original cloth. xviii,(2),1350 pp.; 24.5x16 cm. Text in English. Very good, see picture
ISBN: 0471045519
     This comprehensive reference covers the biology, taxonomy, and ecology of various soil organisms, featuring illustrated identification keys and detailed information on different taxonomic groups.
Booknumber: 78026Add to cart € 180.00



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Hennig, Willi.Phylogenetic Systematics. Translated by D. Dwight Davis and Rainer Zangerl [ 1st. ed. ].Chicago / London: University of Illinois Press., 1966.Original cloth. (8),264 pp.; ills.; 26x19 cm. Text in English. - (small signs of use, 1 or 2 lines/ notes in pencil) Although very good, see picture
Booknumber: 78025Add to cart € 35.00



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Buschman Mich.Handboek Digitale Portret Fotografie. Grondbeginselen. Specialismen. Fotoseries.Haarlem: Focus Publishing, 2008.Original hardcover. 320 pp., many color ills.; 28x21.5 cm. Text in Dutch / Nederlands - Fine condition, see picture
ISBN: 9789078811046
Booknumber: 78024Add to cart € 10.00



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Grummer, Frans.Portretten van hier 1955 - 1966.Stichting Zuidervrienden, 2022.Hardcover. 512,(8) pp., many ills./ portraits; 24.5x18 cm. Dedication copy, signed 'Frans' Text in Dutch / Nederlands. - Very good. See picture
Booknumber: 78023Add to cart € 15.00



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Pascal.Études sur Pascal. Contributions by M. Blondel, L. Brunschvicg, J. Chevalier, H. Höffding, J. Laporte, F. Rauh, and M. de Unamuno. Numéro spécial de la Revue de Métaphysique et de Morale )Avril-Juin 1923).Paris: Librairie Armand Colin, 1923.Paperback. iv,129-350 pp.; 25.5x16.5 cm. Text in French / Français. - (spine folded and slightly damaged, cover and paper browned) Although still good, see picture
Booknumber: 78022Add to cart € 20.00



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Block, R. De.Évhémère, son livre & sa doctrine. Dissertation inaugurale soutenue devant la Faculté de Philosophie et Lettres à l?Université de Liège, en sa séance solennelle du 25 novembre 1876.Mons: Hector Manceaux, 1876.Original paperback. vi,150 pp.; 24x16 cm. Untrimmed edges, still unopened. Text in French / Français. (covers soiled and slightly damaged, spots/foxing throughout, some pages more than others) Although still good, see picture
Booknumber: 78021Add to cart € 35.00



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Chambrun, Le Comte de.Le philosophie et la muse. Dialogues sur la musique.Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1884.Original paperback. iv,150 pp.; 24x15.5 cm. Text in French / Français. - (covers worn and soiled, paper browned, corners slightly bumped) Although still (very) good, see picture
Booknumber: 78019Add to cart € 20.00
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