This author primarily engages with science, with a particular focus on ecology and weather. Their writing style is characterized by clarity and accessibility, allowing readers to easily grasp complex scientific concepts. Working with leading publishers and prominent scientists has shaped their unique approach to conveying ideas. Their work is valued for its informational depth and ability to compellingly present the natural world.
Cut-away illustrations and stunning photographs complement expert explanations by renowned author Stuart Clark, offering an engaging exploration of weather phenomena. Readers will discover the intricate workings of the atmosphere and the science behind various weather patterns, making complex concepts accessible and fascinating.
Packed with stunning cut-away illustrations, photos, fascinating facts and accessible text, young readers are guided on an amazing journey to discover our planet's environment by expert author, Michael Allaby.
Focusing on practical conservation methods, this book offers insights into how individuals can implement eco-friendly practices in their own homes. It provides actionable tips and strategies for sustainable living, encouraging readers to make a positive impact on the environment through everyday choices. Originally published in 1988, it remains a relevant resource for those interested in home-based conservation efforts.
This must-have reference will help you navigate the complex world of science. It defines more than 6,000 words from 16 branches of science that are of particular interest to gardeners, from abscission (a plant's rejection of an organ) to zoochary (the dispersal of seeds by animals). Illustrations clarify definitions and explain abstract concepts.
Gardeners are obsessed by the weather because frost, drought, wind and rain can undo all their work, often overnight. Science writer Michael Allaby offers an understanding of the vagaries of both local weather and the larger impact of climate change and offers us the chance to adapt our gardens to at least minimise the impact of their influence.
The most up-to-date and authoritative dictionary of zoology available. It contains over 6,000 A-Z entries covering all aspects of the subject, from behavioural ecology and conservation biology to cytology and taxonomy. This is an essential source of reference for students and teachers of zoology as well as naturalists.
A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences contains more than 10,000 entries covering all areas of geoscience, including planetary science, oceanography, palaeontology, mineralogy, and volcanology. In this edition, 675 new entries have been added, along with three new appendices, and web links have been fully revised and updated.
Encyclopedia of Earth, A Complete Visual Guide [Hardcover]
Take a trip through the Earth's restless atmosphere. Drawing on the latest satellite and space shuttle imagery, here is a breathtaking look at the extraordinary and powerful forces controlling conditions on our planet. From savage storms to blistering droughts, Michael Allaby reveals the awesome natural forces that lie behind the weather.
This dictionary provides wide-ranging coverage of ecology and the environmental sciences. It includes 5,000 clear and concise entries and introduces subjects as plant and animal physiology, animal behaviour, evolution, environmental pollution and conservation, climatology and meteorology, geomorphology, and oceanography. Updated to incorporate developments in this rapidly evolving field - in particular in the areas of molecular ecology, conservation, and the management of habitats.
