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WDCS Whale & Dolphin Title Selection
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are delighted to be working with the Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Society as the bookselling service for WDCS members and supporters,
and as the sole supplier of WDCS publications. WDCS will receive
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The
Adventures of Mackie the Dolphin 
Mark P Quinn
Mackie the Dolphin is eleven years old and he lives in Moray
Firth, a large stretch of the sea off the coast of Scotland.
He lives there with his family. His mother Dilys, his father
Dougal and his annoying seven year old sister, Daisy. Mackie
has two best friends, Sammy Seal and Ollie Octopus. The three
of them are a gang and Mackie is the leader. They all attend
St. Neptunes School but to day is the start of the summer
holidays.
26 pages, col illus.
Price
GBP 4.99 - 1999 -
Order Code: #134241W Paperback
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Upon
the Face of the Waters
Donald Tipton
Sumptuous collection of photographic images reflecting life
in
the oceans, including flora, fauna and dramatic scenic shots.
Each photograph has a brief description in a separate index
at
the back of the book.
164 pages, col photos, b\w photos.
Circle Books
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Humpback Whales
F Gohier
Presents a basic account of the behaviour of the Humpback
whale, including details on their vast migrations and unique
singing abilities.
39 pages, col photos, figs.
WDCS
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The
Adventures of Mackie the Dolphin
Mark P Quinn
Mackie the Dolphin is eleven years old and he lives in Moray
Firth, a large stretch of the sea off the coast of Scotland.
He lives there with his family. His mother Dilys, his father
Dougal and his annoying seven year old sister, Daisy. Mackie
has two best friends, Sammy Seal and Ollie Octopus. The three
of them are a gang and Mackie is the leader. They all attend
St. Neptunes School but to day is the start of the summer
holidays.
26 pages, col illus.
Price
GBP 4.99 - 1999 -
Order Code: #134241W Paperback
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Whales: Mighty Giants of the Sea (National Geographic Action
Book)
Nigel Seidler et al
This interactive ("pop up") childrens book provides a basic
introduction to the behaviour of whales.
14 pages, col photos (pop-up book).
WDCS
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Siwiti - A Whale's Story
A Morton and R Morton
Presents the story of the first year in the life of a killer
whale born in the waters off the west coast of Canada. Surrounded
and protected by her family, the little orca's life is full
of excitement and adventure.
47 pages, col photos.
WDCS
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Great Pals - Dolphins
With large format text, this basic level illustrated story
book provides a brief introduction to the life of a young
Dolphin.
10 pages, col illus.
WDCS
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Dolphins of the Amazon and Orinoco
I Geoffrensis
Presents information on the two species of dolphins living
in the Amazon and Orinoco river systems (Sotalia fluviatilis
& Inia geoffrensis).
32 pages, illus.
WDCS
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Book of Dolphins
Mark Carwardine
Information, anecdotes and fine photographs by the zoologist,
writer and photographer. Includes details on all 27 oceanic
dolphin species, but focuses on the better-known dolphins.
160 pages, 270 col photos.
WDCS
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Dolphins
Ben Wilson
Combines high quality photos with text which examines the
characteristics common to all world species. It then describes
them in three groups, according to the environments which
have shaped them: ocean, coast or river.
132 pages, 75 col photos.
WDCS
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Dolphin
Societies
Edited by Karen Pryor and Kenneth S Norris
Wild dolphins are difficult to study, yet much has been learnt
in recent years. This book assembles from a wide variety of
sources the most interesting recent research on dolphin behaviour,
with data on all species from killer whales to the bottlenosed
dolphin. The text is fascinating not only for the information
it gives on dolphins but also on the variety and means of
the studies conducted.
397 pages, 102 b/w photos, illus, figs, tabs.
California UP
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Bottlenose Dolphins
Paul Thompson and Ben Wilson
Photographic study of dolphin habits, which aims to explain
why efforts must be made to conserve their vulnerable population.
72 pages, 50 photos.
WDCS
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Porpoises
Andrew Read
Outlines the ecology and conservation of six living species
of porpoise, from the common harbour porpoise to the highly
emdangered vaquita, and describes how researchers use sophisticated
new tools to study the lives of these animals at sea.
72 pages, col photos.
WDCS
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To
Touch a Wild Dolphin
Rachel Smolker
In 1982, Rachel Smolker turned her lifetime fascination with
dolphins into a groundbreaking research project. Frustrated
by the limitations of observing dolphins in captivity, she
moved to Monkey Mia, a remote beach on the west coast of Australia
where "tame" wild dolphins regularly interact with humans.
Gradually, Smolker and a team of fellow scientists extended
the human-dolphin community to encompass dolphins that did
not come toward the shore. By 1990 they could recognise and
chart the behaviour of more than 250 individuals. Smolker's
highly engaging chronicle of her time with the dolphins of
Monkey Mia unravels much of the mystery surrounding these
appealing creatures. It offers an up-close look at their society
and the individuals that inhabit it. From the intriguing differences
between the sexes to the nature of mother-infant relationships,
to the wide repertoire of sounds used for social communication,
the author reveals the inner workings of dolphin life. She
profiles single dolphins and shows them to have personalities
ranging from the playful to the moody to downright silly.
288 pages, col and b/w illus.
Souvenir
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Collins
Gem Guide: Whales and Dolphins
Mark Cawardine
Covers over 50 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Each is illustrated with a photograph and the text includes
information on evolution, identification, biology, feeding
habits and predators.
255 pages, col photos, 200 col illus.
Harper Collins
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DK Handbook: Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
Mark Carwardine
Contains over 500 illustrations with annotations and concise
text pinpointing the key characteristics of each cetacean.
Text explains where to look for whales and dolphins, how to
find them, how to diffentiate, and how to interpret different
forms of behaviour.
256 pages, col illus.
WDCS
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Sierra
Club Handbook of Whales and Dolphins of the World
S Leatherwood and RR Reeves
Illustrations by Larry Foster
`This is the best guide of its kind on the market. Given
the limited space available (the book is pocket-size and only
302 pages long), the authors have managed to give a flavour
of everything we know about whales and dolphins.' Peter
Evans, BBC Wildlife
320 pages, col & b/w illus.
Sierra Club
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Whales
and Dolphins
CD-ROM which provides detailed information on matters such
as classification, distribution, diet, reproduction, survival
status and strategy.
Ransom
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Whales
and Dolphins, Version 2.0
Features details on the 70 known species with every species
described and illustrated. Fully narrated sections describe
whale biology, including echolocation, whale migration, strandings,
whaling and breathing physiology.
World Library/REMedia
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Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
M Carwardine, E Hoyt, R Ewan Fordyce and P Gill
Introduces us to the world of these enigmatic, vulnerable
creatures, and teaches us what we can do to help secure their
future.
288 pages, col photos, illus.
WDCS
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Captive Orcas
Vanessa Williams
Summary document outlining how unsuitable Orcinus orca
is for a life in captivity.
18 pages, col photos, tab, map.
WDCS
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Cetacean
Societies
Edited by Janet Mann, Richard C Connor, Peter L Tyack and
Hal Whitehead
Comprehensive synthesis and review of new studies developed
from innovative research methods and persistent efforts revealing
glimpses of the lives of these mammals in their natural habitats.
Groups of chapters focus on the history of cetacean behavioural
research and methodology; state-of-the art reviews of information
on four of the most-studied species: bottlenose dolphins,
killer whales, sperm whales, and humpback whales; and summaries
of major topics, including group living, male and female reproductive
strategies, communication, and conservation drawn from comparative
research on a wide range of species.
433 pages, 16 col plates, 93 b/w photos, 41 illus, 21 tabs,
2 maps.
Chicago UP
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Dolphin Agenda
Mark Simmonds, Anna Moscrop and Rachel Irish
Examines the threats to cetaceans that visit, or live in,
UK waters. It presents a series of recommendations which together
form an outline strategy aimed at ensuring their future conservation.
46 pages, 14 col photos.
WDCS
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Dolphins
and the Tuna Industry
Produced by the Committee on Reducing Porpoise Mortality from
Tuna Fishing, this book presents key conclusions about the
controversial killing of thousands of dolphins each year in
the eastern tropical Pacific. It aims to provide a neutral
assessment of the problem, with suggestions for both the fishing
industry and environmentalists.
192 pages, illus.
National Academy Press
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Future for Asian River Dolphins |Report from a Seminar on
the
RR Reeves, S Leatherwood and RS Lal Mohan
Presents the outcomes from a meeting held in New Delhi, India
on river dolphin conservation and research. A number of recommendations
are presented with a view to saving river dolphins and their
habitats from further destruction.
39 pages, tabs, maps.
WDCS
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Report
on the Whales, Dolphins and Seabirds of the Bay of Biscay
and
Edited by Graeme Cresswell and Dylan Walker
Incorporates a report on the whales, dolphins and seabirds
recorded on eight ferry based transect surveys and one dedicated
survey of the English Channel and Bay of Biscay between May
and October 1999. Detailed distribution maps, showing the
location of all sightings are given for the 16 species of
cetacean recorded on the transect surveys.
106 pages, col photos, tab, maps.
Organisation Cetacea
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Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society |The World's Most Active
Charity
Mark Carwardine
This booklet is an introduction to WDCS's work around the
world, and is published to mark the Society's Tenth Anniversary.
32 pages, col photos, illus.
WDCS
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Why Whales?
Edited by Nick Davies et al
A WDCS report showing why whales need our protection.
23 pages, col photos.
WDCS
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Potential of Whale Watching in Latin America and the Caribbean
Erich Hoyt
A report on the prospects for the expansion of whale watching
in these regions.
48 pages,
WDCS
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Kujira Watching
Erich Hoyt
Covers the increased interest in Japan over recent years with
regards to whale watching, for both scientific/educational
and recreational purposes.
16 pages, col photos.
WDCS
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Discover Whale and Dolphin Watching in Northern Europe
E Hoyt
Concise guide to the available tours and best look-out sites.
Coverage includes all UK waters.
18 pages, col photos.
WDCS
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Safari
in the Bay of Biscay
Andy Williams and Tom Bereton
40 pages, col photos.
TSG Publishing
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Whale Watching Annual Value : Whales Worth More Alive than
Dead
Erich Hoyt
29 pages, figs, maps.
WDCS
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Worldwide Value and Extent of Whale Watching 1995
E Hoyt
Survey of the growth in commercial whale watching in the 1990s
and the positive effects this is having on conservation efforts.
34 pages,
WDCS
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Encounters
with Whales
Ross Isaacs
A personal journey among the southern population of humpback
whales, filled with spectacular photographs of whales and
their underwater world.
224 pages, col photos, illus, maps.
Robert Brown
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Seasons of the Whale
Erich Hoyt
Commemorative WDCS edition of Hoyt's famous and much loved
chronicle of a year in the life of a dozen humpback, right
and blue whales. This is the first time the book has been
available as a colour paperback edition.
104 pages, 80 col photos, 2 maps.
WDCS
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On the Trail of the Whale
Mark Carwardine
Co-author, with Douglas Adams of Last Chance to See...,
Mark Cawardine spent an eventful year criss-crossing the globe,
from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific, in search of
whales. This is an account of these travels, related in concise
but compelling prose and accompanied by Carwardine's own photographs.
`A terrific first-hand account of the joys and frustrations
of whale watching, full of vivid descriptions and with an
enormous cast of whales and their human admirers.' -
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
`Whales have become so much a symbol of ecological issues
it's easy to forget that they are real, living breathing creatures
as well. This is an excellent book about real, living breathing
creatures.' - Douglas Adams.
160 pages, 100 col & b/w photos.
WDCS
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Gray Whales
Jim Darling
General introduction to the Gray Whale describing the behaviour
and life history of these great travellers.
72 pages, 40 col photos.
WDCS
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Sperm Whales
Jonathan Gordon
First general survey of the natural history of the largest
of the world's toothed whales.
72 pages, 40 col photos.
WDCS
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Whales
David Jones
Provides a captivating introduction to whales, from the orcas
of the Pacific to the belugas of the Arctic. The author reveals
their struggles with whaling, pollution, and increasing marine
traffic. He explores their past and celebrates the survival
of these ocean giants.
110 pages, 70 col photos.
Whitecap Books
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Whales
of the World
Nigel Bonner
A reprinted volume in the Blandford Natural History Series,
this work deals with the natural history, biology and zoology
of the whale family. Also includes chapters on their ecology
and conservation, and the effects of whaling.
192 pages, 34 col & 23 b/w photos, 60 line drawings.
Blandford
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With the Whales
J Darling
Excellent photographic account of whales.
160 pages, photos by F Nicklin.
WDCS
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Humpback Whales
P Clapham
Well illustrated guide to this magnificent animal.
72 pages, col photos.
WDCS
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Blue Whales
John Calambokidis and Gretchen Steiger
An illustrated introduction to this illusive mammal. Draws
on original research to examine what is already known about
the remaining populations.
72 pages, col photos.
WDCS
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Whale Nation
Heathcote Williams
This astonishing evocation in verse and pictures encompasses
the whole being of the whale in all its history, habits and
its depredation at the hands of man.
191 pages, col and b/w photos, b/w illus.
WDCS
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