Another volume in the widely read New Naturalist series, this book is an in-depth study of the natural developments and history of Galloway and surrounding areas. This edition is produced from an original copy by William Collins.

Galloway and the Borders

Science & Math

Derek Ratcliffe

Nature & Ecology

HarperCollins, Publishers

This stunning new Poyser title looks at the flora and fauna of Lapland - that area of northern Europe and northwestern Russia which lies within the Arctic circle. After general introductions, the book examines the Lapland ecosystems and species by habitat type, with one chapter dealing with freshwater habitats, another with open tundra and so on. The history of natural history study in the region, and the conservation issues affecting it today, are also discussed. The book is illustrated throughout with a wealth of the author's own colour photographs, and there are also some line drawings and a number of maps and other figures to illustrate key points. This is a wonderfully evocative book which creates a vivid sense of place for one of the planet's last wildernesses, and will appeal to anyone who loves wildlife and wild places. "A rare window onto one of Europe's most unspoiled areas, by the outstanding British field naturalist of the late 20th century." The Independent "An informative and easy-to-read text on a part of the natural world unfamiliar to many. It is a fascinating, enjoyable book." Wildlife Activist, Summer 2006 "Truly an excellent book, providing both pleasant reading as well as a fine work of reference...I would recommend anyone planning a trip to Lapland to read this book first, from cover to cover." Alula, 2007

Lapland : A Natural History

Biological Sciences

Poyser

The first edition of The Peregrine Falcon was widely recognised as a classic of its kind, documenting not only the species' biology but the sad story of its decline due to the impact of pesticides.This extensively revised and enlarged second edition takes full account of important new developments in the story of this bird during the 12 years since the first publication. Many of the tables and figures have been revised and brought up to date so that this volume is by far the most detailed and readable reference on this most evocative of birds. Donald Watson's colour paintings, monochrome washes and line drawings, as well as the original photographs, illustrate the book as before. "This classic 'Poyser' is one of the most important bird monographs ever published: this study is directly linked with the whole of modern environmental awareness. It is a fascinating and very readable book which deserves to be on all birder's bookshelves, and now it has been fully revised and updated from the original 1980 edition. Thoroughly recommended."--Birding World Key Features* The long awaited up-to-date revision of the classic bestseller* First Edition has been out for several years Now a collector's item* Latest information on status and distribution of the species* Updated information on all aspects of the species biology

The Peregrine Falcon, Second Edition

History

Europe

T. & A.D. Poyser

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