Gerard Cheshire Book order

Unique insight into the wildlife that lives within our homes, containing details of both welcome and unwelcome species.

Unique insight into the wildlife that lives within our gardens.

Gerard Cheshire explores the fascinating world of Victorian postage.

The Garden Wildlife Manual is the definitive guide to providing your garden with microhabitats and wildlife, showing that with a little thought and effort you can improve your own piece of the environment, however small.

This series investigates the more grisly aspects of natural history. Special x-ray pages enable readers to see how the internal structure of an animal corresponds to its external appearance.

With more than half the population of the US not believing that humans are descended from apes, and to prepare the way for the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's The Origin of the Species throughout 2009, Wooden Books proudly presents the smallest, most up to date little book on evolution ever assembled. Covering the story of Darwin's great idea, science writer Gerard Cheshire explores the evolutionary path of neo-Darwinism itself and shows how Lamarckian ideas still have a role to play in evolutionary theory. With a rich array of rarely published period prints from the Jennings Collection in Bath, and examples of the the latest genetic research this book asks some huge questions about life in the universe and includes the following - The causes of genetic from Mendel to mitosis. - Sexual selection - how the peaock got its tail. - Mimicry and camouflage, miracles made easy over time. - Simple biotics, prions, viruses and bacteria - examples of adaptive DNA. - Unlike outcomes - the success of altruistic strategies. - Convergent evolution. Why sharks are the same shape in different seas. - Natural selection, the reason for death, and modern systems designs. - The cosmological anthropic principle, and how the entire universe could be an evolved system.

With an array of rarely published period prints from the Jennings Collection in Bath, and examples of the latest genetic research, this book asks some huge questions about life in the universe and is designed to interest general readers and students alike.

Part of an invaluable series of accessible reference books packed with essential information, this book is ideal for use at home or school. "British History" is a thorough guide to the rich history of Britain from 2500 BC to the modern world. Chronological entries arranged in thematic sections on culture, industry, politics, religion, royalty, society and war cover everything from Oscar Wilde to the Magna Carta to World War II.

Peruvian Wildlife Guide - Tourist advice on wildlife in the Peruvian Andes, Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, guided walks, reserves and national parks. This guide features habitats in the Cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash, Lake Titicaca, Manu National Park, Machu Picchu Sanctuary, including detailed species information, birdwatching tips.

Engaging foldouts provide children with accessible information about rain-forest ecosystems and highlight the interdependence among various species. This book captivates young readers, making it an excellent resource for educational units focused on rain forests or biomes, fostering curiosity and understanding of these vital environments.