FRESHWATER AND MARINE LIFE

Florida: New World Publications Inc., 2004. This bible of Florida diving for over 30 years, is now in its expanded 11th edition. It includes Keys, spring country, Panhandle and the east and west coasts; 50 maps and detailed directions to over 600 superb diving locations. 354pp.. ISBN: 1878348396. First Edition. Paperback. New/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FLORIDA DIVING SCUBA TRAVEL. more information

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Madeira Park, BC, Canada: Harbour Publishing Company, Limited, 2007. Not many years ago, killer whales had a reputation that was even fiercer than their name. But in 1964 the Vancouver Aquarium obtained its first killer whale, Moby Doll, and for the first time the public got a personal look at one of these much-feared marine mammals. It was soon discovered that they were not the vicious man-eaters of legend. Attitudes began to change and today they are revered as loveable, intelligent creatures, iconic symbols of the marine environment.In January 2002, a young killer whale was discovered alone in the waters of Puget Sound near Seattle. Determining that the whale would not survive alone so far from home, a team of scientists captured 'Springer' and transported her by boat north to her home range where she rejoined her family. At the same time Springer was making her historic journey, another lone whale turned up in Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The people of Nootka Sound adopted 'Luna' as their own, but he was a large, boisterous youngster who liked to cuddle boats and the government feared he would get into trouble. Another rescue was planned to return Luna to his family but this time there was no happy ending.In Operation Orca, award-winning author Daniel Francis gives breadth to the complications, contradictions, and political posturing that twice engulfed the debate of whether to interfere or let nature take its course. Through the amazing story of these two 'orphan' whales, "Operation Orca" tells the larger story of orcas in the Pacific Northwest, the people who have studied them and the transformation of the whale's image from killer to icon. 280pp.. ISBN: 1550174266. First Edition. Cloth. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. WHALES WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ORCA. more information

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Dural Delivery Centre, NSW, Australia: Rosenberg Publishing Pty, Limited, 2006. Rear board slightly marked.This introduction gives a short account, including diagrams, of the evolution of the Antarctic fish fauna following the formation of the Southern Ocean resulting from the breakup of Gondwana. There is a short description of the art of gyotaku, including illustrations. Gyotaku is a distinctively Japanese way of illustrating nature. Fine paper is moistened and applied to the surface of a fish or plant. Coloured inks are then used to colour the imprint of the fish. Boshu Nagase has over 30 years experience of producing gyotaku and is regarded as the principal exponent of this art form. The main text describes 54 species and each description is accompanied by a whole page gyotaku illustration in colour. The authors are internationally recognized Antarctic fish biologists.. ISBN: 1877058467. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. FISHERIES_ANTARCTIC OCEAN FISHES_ANTARCTIC OCEAN GYOTAKU ILLUSTRATED. more information

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London: Harrap, 1979. three quarter inch closed tear to top d/j spine.288pp.. ISBN: 0245534423. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. D/J in Protective Wrapper. ZOOLOGY MARINE LIFE. more information

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East Lansing, MI, U.S.A.: Michigan State University Press, 2001. The first book of its kind, this book details the Ice Age fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals in the provinces and states surrounding the Great Lakes. Holman's work begins with definitions of concepts and terms for the general audience and a general discussion of how the last ice age, the Pleistocene Epoch, affected our physical and biological world. Methods employed and tools used in the collection of vertebrate fossils, as well as ethics and protocol in the maintenance of a useful collection follow, coupled with details of each animal's structure, habits, habitats, and ecological importance. The heart of the book is a species-by-species account of the Pleistocene vertebrates of the region, followed by an examination of the compelling problems of the Pleistocene relative to faunal interpretations, including overall ecological makeup of the region's fauna, vertebrate range adjustment that occurred in the region, Pleistocene extinction effects on the animals of the region, the aftermath of the Ice Age, and a look at what the future may hold for the region. 230pp. . ISBN: 0870135910. D/J in Protective Wrapper. First Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. SCIENCE GENERAL GREAT LAKES VERTEBRATES PALAEONTOLOGY. more information

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Florida: New World Publications Inc., 2004. This is the most comprehensive field guide ever compiled for identifying reef fishes from the Gulf of California to the Pacific coast of Panama, including offshore islands. It contains over 500 photographs of 400 species taken in their natural habitat. The book is dedicated to Baja Legend Alex Kerstitch and includes several of his drawings and photographs. The concise text accompanying each species portrait includes the fish's common, scientific and family names, size range, description, visually distinctive features, preferred habitat, typical behaviour, depth range, and geographical distribution. . ISBN: 1878348388. First Edition. Paperback. New/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FISHES REEF IDENTIFICATION MARINE. more information

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Alberta: University of Alberta Press, 2007. The threat of deteriorating habitats and a loss of biodiversity makes this reference work on the freshwater fishes of British Columbia more necessary than ever before. Eighty-one comprehensive species accounts aid accurate identification and consist of an illustration, the scientific and common names of the fish, its distinguishing characteristics, taxonomic comments, geographic distribution, a life-history summary, a habitat-use summary, and conservation comments. The book is a critical resource for biologists, naturalists, management and conservation officers, anglers, and members of the public who are concerned about our natural heritage. 619pp.. ISBN: 0888644671. First Edition. Cloth. New/New. Illus. by McPhail, D. L.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. FRESHWATER FISHES FISHES_CANADA. more information

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Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.: Darwin Press, Incorporated, 2002. The most fascinating aspects of coral reefs relate to how corals and reef residents meet the challenges of survival and live together. The focus of this book is on how a coral reef functions -- the jobs of individual residents and how they collectively create a sustainable community. The author explores how solar energy powers the reef, how raw materials are used efficiently and waste is recycled, why biodiversity is security, and how everything is connected. There are also many insights into the more personal lives of reef residents -- some are as strange as any science fiction. By viewing coral reefs in the context of a human city, one can more easily appreciate the creative ways reef communities operate; they neither undermine their own survival nor that of other communities elsewhere. In other words, a variety of species collectively enhances the survival of the entire community. Dr Murphy sees reef communities existing in a dynamic equilibrium where forces of competition, destruction, and decay are balanced by co-operation, repair, and rejuvenation. There are lessons for those of us who are concerned about making our own communities more sustainable. The subject matter is serious, but it is not taken so seriously that it isn't fun. The most fascinating aspects of coral reefs relate to how corals and reef residents meet the challenges of survival and live together. ISBN: 0878501398. Cloth/Laminated Boards. New/No d/j as Published. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. CORAL REEFS ISLANDS NATURE OCEANS SEAS. more information

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Edmonton, AB, Canada: University of Alberta Press, 1992. This completely revised edition includes up-to-date information on distribution, new species and biology of the 59 species of fish found in Alberta. Information on identification, distribution, biology, taxonomic history, and, where appropriate, angling is included. Fishes of Alberta will be useful to anyone interested in Alberta's fishes, from anglers to scientists, as well as students of biology. 438pp.. ISBN: 0888642369. Revised Second Edition. Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FISHES CANADA NATURE FISH ALBERTA. more information

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Boulder, CO, U.S.A.: Sentient Publications,Inc., 2002. Jim Nollman is an internationally known musician and ecologist who doesn't hesitate to get up-close and personal with a pod of gray whales, a herd of buffaloes, and a school of dolphins in his quest to communicate directly with these creatures. His writing conveys his joy and sense of brotherhood in these encounters. 'The Man Who Talks to Whales' opens us up to the idea that animals can educate us and contribute to the growth and development of our own species. 181pp.. ISBN: 0971078629. Revised Edition. Paperback. New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ZOOLOGY MAMMALS NATURE MARINE LIFE ANIMAL COMMUNICATION. more information

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London, United Kingdom: Random House UK, Limited, 2001. A funny and touching true story of talented ecologists who,as a hobby,spent forty summers at their privately owned field laboratory in a stunning corner of south-west Ireland.307pp.. ISBN: 0712670491. First Edition. Cloth. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. D/J in Protective Wrapper. ECOLOGY IRELAND MARINE BIOLOGY. more information

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Athens: Nea Synora Ekdoseis AD Livani, Greece, 1993. Those We Do Not See". It could be just the title of a book. It may strike our curiosity and make us open it and admire beautiful pictures. But it could also be a strong stimulus. Not only of the vision, delighted by staring at the beauty, but of the spirit and soul as well. What is there beyond the visible? What our sight can catch we decided to really look around us? How much beauty is there within our reach, and we just pass by? This book offers exactly this peculiarity: it urges us to see. Through Sue Papadakos' sensitive eye and through her undoubtedly "technical" lens, we are given the chance to make a new start, looking around through different points of view, through different perspectives... It may become the starting point of a really essential and more beautiful life for all of us. Text in English and Greek. N.B.Rear cover of d/j slightly marked. . ISBN: 9602363061. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. PHOTOGRAPHY. more information

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Madeira Park, British Columbia, Canada: Harbour Publishing, 2008. Newly revised and updated in 2008 with additional photographs and an easier-to-use layout, this beautifully illustrated guide aids in identifying the most common intertidal animals and plants of British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. What's that purple stuff you and the kids always see at the edge of the water when you go to the beach? Is it okay to touch those gooey little creatures you always find in tidepools? And where's the best place along the coast to see bat stars? This book can tell you. The 274 most common animals and plants to be seen along the saltwater shores of the Pacific Northwest are described here - the ones that stay put and that cover great distances; the ones that hide and that love a party; and, the ones that look like rocks or feathers or blobs of jelly. Illustrating each entry is a full-colour photo of the species in its natural habitat, so that even the novice can identify it confidently - without disturbing it.There are special sections on great Pacific Northwest viewing sites for intertidal life, ways to understand tides and choose the best times to look for beach wildlife, intertidal habitats ranging from sandy beaches to ageing wharves to rocky, wave-swept shores, and ecologically friendly observation methods. Packed with expert information but wonderfully accessible to any interested layperson, this book is perfect for a family, a school group, a Saturday beachwalker or a naturalists' club. The species described here include sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and others. This informative guide was written to be both accurate and easy to understand. Details for each plant or animal include: description, habitat, range, additional notes and more.224pp.. ISBN: 9781550174533. Revised Edition. Paperback. New/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. SEASHORE BIOLOGY NORTHWEST PACIFIC MARINE LIFE. more information

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Madeira Park, BC, Canada: Harbour Publishing Company, Limited, 1999. 211pp.This book provides a broad overview of whale natural history, with particular reference to species found in the waters of the Pacific Northwest. The book also examines human interactions with whales, from how First Nations practised whaling on the BC coast and how commercial whaling spread through the Pacific and continued on the Northwest coast until late in this century; to how science has evolved from measurement and anatomy into exciting studies of wild whales. Population decline due to whaling inspired the modern whale conservation movement how to ensure that whales share the seas with future human generations, and first hand experiences through aquaria, land-based watching and whale watching by boat. We also learn how to enjoy whales without direct contact with the living animal. There are also lists with useful information, including Whales Words, addresses of relevant agencies, publications and other media. "Whales Through Time" provides a chronological framework to the whale story, from the earliest items to the most recent discoveries. Through the seasons in a month-by-month list of when and where whales regularly appear. The book also lists major sites and services which make it possible to see whales in captivity and in the wild. Here is a book that will answer every question you ever had about whales and dolphins of the west coast. . ISBN: 1550171992. Paperback. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. DOLPHINS WHALES NATURE MARINE LIFE. more information

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Jeppestown: Delta Books, 2003. Since the introduction of koi in the 1970s, these graceful and dignified 'living jewels' have become the hobby -- or obsession -- of many South Africans, and the koi shows at which fanciers and breeders show off their biggest and most beautiful specimens, some of them almost beyond price, draw crowds of admiring and envious spectators. This book contains virtually everything the koi-keeper needs to know and includes top quality photography of all the koi varieties, including recent All-Japan champions and the best of South Africa's own koi. . ISBN: 0908387830. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. New/No d/j as Published. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. KOI FISH BREEDING HEALTH PONDS. more information

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