The Cambrian Explosion: The Construction of Animal Biodiversity synthesises latest research about this massively siginificant moment in evolutionary history. Author Douglas H. Erwin introduces himself, the subject and some of the life forms that emerged. Could you please provide a brief evolutionary history of Douglas Erwin as a paleobiologist. I expected to be a biologist when [...]
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Save 35% on ten natural history classics from Johns Hopkins UP this June
Always setting a high standard for scientific publishing, Johns Hopkins University Press titles span the range of our natural history subject areas providing solid high-quality research from top academics. These ten books from JHUP have been – and continue to be – bestsellers at NHBS, and they are all on special offer at 35% off [...]
A “must-have” book: What Zoos Can Do, reviewed in WAZA News
What Zoos Can Do: The Leading Zoological Gardens of Europe 2010-2020 by Anthony Sheridan “This book contains unique information and analyses 80 leading zoological gardens in 21 European countries. This is a must-have book for all those interested in zoos – enthusiasts, sceptics, visitors, sponsors, zoo owners, politicians, wildlife conservationists and all those working in [...]
Book of the Week: Bats: From Evolution to Conservation, 2nd Ed.
Continuing our selection of the very best titles available through NHBS: Bats: From Evolution to Conservation by John D. Altringham What? 2nd edition of John Altringham’s 1996 OUP publication, Bats: Biology and Behaviour Why? This rigorous and authoritative textbook is updated to reflect the current state of research on all aspects of bat biology, ecology [...]
Book of the Week: Animal Tool Behavior
Continuing our selection of the very best titles available through NHBS: Animal Tool Behavior by Robert W. Shumaker, Kristina R. Walkup and Benjamin B. Beck What? A revised and updated edition of Benjamin B. Beck’s inspirational 1980 volume, which was the first to bring together and analyse the research on non-human tool behaviour. Why? This [...]
Book of the Week: Animal Migration
Continuing our new weekly selection of the very best titles available through NHBS: Animal Migration: A Synthesis Edited by EJ Milner-Gulland, John M Fryxell and Anthony R E Sinclair What? A collection of papers drawing together all the very latest theory and research about animal migration, presented thematically, and suitable for graduate students, and researchers [...]
Diversity of Fishes – and other New Marine Biology Titles
The second edition of the classic textbook The Diversity of Fishes has just been published and is now in stock at NHBS. This new edition represents a major revision of the world’s most widely adopted ichthyology textbook. Expanded and updated, the second edition of The Diversity of Fishes is illustrated throughout with striking color photographs [...]
New in Zoo Biology
Zoo Animals is a major new text for all keepers and researchers in the zoo environment and those in training. The authors have extensive experience and tie together both theoretical and practical aspects of behaviour, management and welfare. Just published and in stock now. Browse our other New Zoo Biology Titles Browse Zoo Biology Bestsellers [...]
Top Titles of 2008
Here are the most popular books of 2008 at NHBS: the Top 10 overall and the Top 10 in each of our major subject areas. You’ll find an eclectic mix of geographic and taxonomic interest, with books from publishers all over the world. We’ve also included bestselling wildlife equipment from our new range of field [...]
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