Название: Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird
Автор: Katie Fallon
Издательство: University Press of New England
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 24 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Turkey vultures, the most widely distributed and abundant scavenging birds of prey on the planet, are found from central Canada to the southern tip of Argentina, and nearly everywhere in between. In the United States we sometimes call them buzzards; in parts of Mexico the name is aura cabecirroja, in Uruguay jote cabeza colorada, and in Ecuador gallinazo aura. A huge bird, the turkey vulture is a familiar sight from culture to culture, in both hemispheres. But despite being ubiquitous and recognizable, the turkey vulture has never had a book of literary nonfiction devoted to it―until Vulture. Floating on six-foot wings, turkey vultures use their keen senses of smell and sight to locate carrion. Unlike their cousin the black vulture, turkey vultures do not kill weak or dying animals; instead, they cleanse, purify, and renew the environment by clearing it of decaying carcasses, thus slowing the spread of such dangerous pathogens as anthrax, rabies, and botulism.

Название: Spiders of the World: A Natural History
Автор: Norman I. Platnick
Издательство: Princeton University Press
Год: 2020
Формат: True PDF
Страниц: 239
Размер: 13,5 Mb
Язык: English

A stunningly illustrated natural history of spiders
Spiders are among the most versatile creatures on the planet, inhabiting six of the seven continents and thriving in environments ranging from deserts and rain forests to Arctic tundra and cities. Spiders of the World is a captivating look at these wondrously adaptable and endlessly intriguing arachnids, written by six of the world's leading experts on spiders. This stunningly illustrated natural history features a wealth of spectacular color photos and covers a breathtaking array of spider species from around the globe, describing their behaviors, characteristics, and remarkable evolutionary adaptations

Название: Облака и их трансформация
Автор: Рыбакова Ж. В.
Издательство: Издательский Дом Томского государственного университета
Год: 2020
Формат: pdf,, djvu
Страниц: 234
Размер: 14 mb
Язык: Русский

Работа посвящена одному из удивительных атмосферных явлений – облакам. В ней содержатся сведения об условиях погоды, формирующих те или иные облака, о метеорологических величинах в различных облаках, их микрофизическом строении и особенностях пространственно-временного распределения.
Настоящая работа адресована студентам-метеорологам, а также студентам естественнонаучного профиля, может быть интересна специалистам, работающим в области метеорологии и широкому кругу читателей.

Название: The Bird Name Book: A History of English Bird Names
Автор: Susan Myers
Издательство: Princeton University Press
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 67 Мб
Язык: английский / English

A marvelously illustrated A-to-Z compendium of bird names from around the globe. The Bird Name Book is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from "accentor" to "zeledonia." A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolors. Myers provides brief biographies of prominent figures in ornithology—such as John Gould, John Latham, Alfred Newton, and Robert Ridgway—and goes on to describe the etymological history of every common group bird name found in standardized English. She interweaves the stories behind the names with quotes from publications dating back to the 1400s, illuminating the shared evolution of language and our relationships with birds, and rooting the names in the history of ornithological discovery. Whether you are a well-traveled birder or have ever wondered how the birds in your backyard got their names, The Bird Name Book is an ideal companion.

Название: Parasites: The Inside Story
Автор: Scott Lyell Gardner, Judy Diamond
Издательство: Princeton University Press
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 61 Мб
Язык: английский / English

This book looks at the weird and wonderful world of parasites, the most abundant form of life on Earth. Parasites come in all forms and sizes and inhabit every free-living organism. Parasitism is now, and always has been, a way to survive under changing environmental conditions. From arctic oceans to tropical forests, Scott Gardner, Judy Diamond, and Gabor Racz investigate how parasites survive and evolve, and how they influence and provide stability to ecosystems.

Название: A Voice in the Wilderness: A Pioneering Biologist Explains How Evolution Can Help Us Solve Our Biggest Problems
Автор: Joseph L Graves Jr.
Издательство: Basic Books
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 11 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Why understanding evolution—the most reviled branch of science—can help us all, from fighting pandemics to undoing racism. Evolutionary science has long been regarded as conservative, a tool for enforcing regressive ideas, particularly about race and gender. But in A Voice in the Wilderness, evolutionary biologist Joseph L. Graves Jr.—once styled as the “Black Darwin”—argues that his field is essential to social justice. He shows, for example, why biological races do not exist. He dismantles recent work in “human biodiversity” seeking genes to explain the achievements of different ethnic groups. He decimates homophobia, sexism, and classism as well. As a pioneering Black biologist, a leftist, and a Christian, Graves uses his personal story—his journey from a child of Jim Crow to a major researcher and leader of his peers—to rewrite his field. A Voice in the Wilderness is a powerful work of scientific anti-racism and a moving account of a trailblazing life.

Название: Birds & Blooms Everyday Nature Secrets: Discover the Hidden World in Your Backyard
Автор: Birds & Blooms
Издательство: Trusted Media
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 64 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Surprising facts, stunning photography, and real-life birding and gardening stories are accompanied by practical tips and advice in this curiosity-sparking volume for nature lovers. Did you know that blackpoll warblers can fly nonstop for more than 80 hours and cover more than 2000 miles during that time? Or that grey squirrels can fall more than 100 feet without serious injury? You’ll find these and many more fun facts in Everyday Nature Secrets, a book for curious nature lovers. Backyard birders and gardening fans alike will be captivated as they explore the many wonders of nature. The book is organized into four themed sections, including “Why Do Birds Do That?” and “Ultimate Garden Know-How.” Readers can explore a specific topic they’re curious about, quickly glean answers to common questions (How do I keep away garden pests? What do I need to know about bird baths?), or just flip to a page and learn the answer to a fascinating nature question they never even knew they had. What secret will you discover?

Название: Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes
Автор: Michael I. Goldstein, Dominick A. DellaSala
Издательство: Elsevier
Год: 2020
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 3375
Размер: 123 Mb
Язык: English

Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes is a unique, five volume reference that provides a global synthesis of biomes, including the latest science. All of the book's chapters follow a common thematic order that spans biodiversity importance, principal anthropogenic stressors and trends, changing climatic conditions, and conservation strategies for maintaining biomes in an increasingly human-dominated world. This work is a one-stop shop that gives users access to up-to-date, informative articles that go deeper in content than any currently available publication.

Название: Лекции по органической химии (в 2-х частях)
Автор: Устынюк Ю.А.
Издательство: Техносфера
Год: 2015 - 2016
Cтраниц: 1000
Формат: pdf
Размер: 107 мб
Язык: русский

Часть 1. Вводный концентр
В основу текста книги положен материал лекций общего курса органической химии, который автор в течение 20 лет читает на химическом факультете МГУ студентам 3 курса специализированной физико-химической группы. В настоящем издании представлены первые 9 лекций курса, составляющие так называемый «вводный концентр». Они включают темы о предмете органической химии и основных этапах ее исторического развития, об общих вопросах строения органических молекул и способах описания их электронной структуры, о типах межмолекулярных взаимодействий и основах стереохимии.

Название: Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants 3rd Edition
Автор: John S. Lucas; Paul C Southgate
Издательство: Wiley-Blackwell
Год: 2019
Формат: True PDF
Страниц: 665
Размер: 14,6 Mb
Язык: English

A clear illustration of the important role of aquaculture in supporting food security, livelihoods, and economic development around the world
This new edition of Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants covers important aspects of the culture of fish, shellfish, and algae in freshwater and marine environments. Subject areas covered include principles of aquaculture, water quality, environmental impacts of aquaculture, desert aquaculture, reproduction, life cycles and growth, genetics and stock improvement, nutrition and feed production, diseases, vaccination, post-harvest technology, economics and marketing, and future developments of aquaculture. Separate chapters also cover the culture of algae, carps, salmonids, tilapias, catfish, marine and brackish fishes, soft-shelled turtles, barramundi, marine shrimp, mitten crabs, and other decapod crustaceans, bivalves, gastropods, and ornamental species. This edition also provides greater coverage of aquaculture in China, reflecting the country’s importance in the global scene.