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Reptiles and Amphibians of the Pacific Islands
University of California Press 2013; US$ 34.95The Pacific is not only the world?s largest body of water; its vast expanse also includes an extraordinary number and diversity of oceanic islands, from Palau and the Marianas east of the Philippines to Cocos Island and the Galápagos west of the Americas. The isolation of these islands and the extreme distances between them long prevented scientists... more...
Identität im Zeitalter des Chamäleons
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 2013; US$ 24.79Hauptbeschreibung Ist Identität eine Fiktion? Ist es noch möglich, in einer Gesellschaft mit immer komplexer werdenden Lebenswelten eine gewisse Einheit seiner eigenen Person zu erfahren? Eher ist von der Aufsplitterung des Subjekts die Rede. Doch die Vielfalt ist auch eine Chance für unsere kreative Weiterentwicklung. Eric Lippmann... more...
S-S-snakes!
Random House Children's Books 2013; US$ 3.99Illus. in full color. A scintillating survey of sensational serpents, from blood-spewing West Indian boas to "flying" golden tree snakes. more...
The Biology of Sea Turtles, Volume III
CRC Press 2013; US$ 99.95Since the first volume of The Biology of Sea Turtles was published in 1997, the field has grown and matured in ways few of the authors would have predicted-particularly in the areas of physiology, behavior, genetics, and health. Volume III presents timely coverage of emerging areas as well as the integration of approaches and information that did not... more...
Field Guide to the Frogs of Queensland
CSIRO Publishing 2012; US$ 45.00A photographic guide to the 132 species of frogs in Queensland, Australia?s most species-rich state. more...
Between the Tides
Jacana Media 2012; US$ 18.99Much can be learned about the condition of the planet?s environment by looking at sea turtles; they have existed for more than 100 million years, and they travel throughout the world?s oceans. Suddenly, however, they are struggling to survive, largely because of harm that has been done to the planet?s oceans and beaches. This passionate account is... more...
Australian Lizards
CSIRO Publishing 2012; US$ 49.95A journey through the remarkable life of lizards and how they survive in a complex world of predators and competitors. more...
Popular Tree Frogs
BowTie Inc. 2012; US$ 8.95Tree frogs are among the most popular animals to keep in a vivarium because they often anchor to glass sides of perch on vivarium plants. These interesting little frogs can be kept with other small frogs and small lizards, which makes for a great display vivaium. Inside this book you'll learn how to care for these fascinating creatures, from acclimating... more...
The Frog with Self-cleaning Feet
Biteback Publishing 2012; US$ 16.03Wild animals do the most extraordinary things. Some are exceptionally bright, use tools and solve complex problems. Others are devious: they cheat, steal and run protection rackets. There are social clubs, farms and farmers. There are animals with enormous appetites and those that self-medicate. Then we come across the extreme travellers: the highest... more...
Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California
University of California Press 2012; US$ 29.95This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles?salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles?that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings... more...









