Bøger af Peter Goodfellow

En let anvendelig og overskuelig guide til 280 fugle, der hører hjemme i Danmark og Nordeuropa.• Beskrivelse af fuglenes vigtigste kendetegn samt deres udbredelse• Gennemgang af fuglenes levevis, vaner og stemmer• Vellignende farvefotos af alle bogens fuglearter• Indledning med gode råd om, hvordan man identificerer fugle• Ideel både for begynderen og den mere erfarneBogen er skrevet af Peter Goodfellow og har fotos af Paul Sterry.

Here is an easy-to-understand, up-to-date treatment of cystic fibrosis, one of the most common genetic disorders. The volume maps the considerable recent progress made in developing an understanding of the disease, providing complete explanations of the latest research findings. It consolidates the available knowledge in the field, giving the reader a comprehensive source of information on such important developments as the availability of prenatal diagnosis for at-risk families, nutritional and psychological information, and perhaps most importantly, groundbreaking new techniques in molecular biology which will help to uncover the cause of this devastating disease.

The essential illustrated guide to how birds design and build their nests—now fully revised and expandedBirds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the bar for functional design in nature. Describing how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, Avian Architecture deconstructs all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use.This spectacularly illustrated book features more than 300 full-color images and more than 40 case studies that profile key species worldwide. Each chapter covers a different type of nest, from tunnel nests and mound nests to floating nests, hanging nests, woven nests, and even multiple-nest avian cities. Other kinds of avian construction—such as bowers and food stores—are also featured.Now with more case studies and an updated foreword, this revised and expanded edition includes intricate step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and insightful commentary by a leading expert.Illustrates how birds around the world design, engineer, and build their nestsFeatures architectural blueprints, step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and expert commentaryIncludes more than 300 full-color imagesCovers more than 100 bird species worldwide

Trees, Fruits and Flowers of the Bible is an engaging and informative study of all the most important trees, fruits and flowers mentioned in the Bible, identifying the specific species and explaining the message or symbolism behind the texts.

An entry-level photographic introduction to birds and birdwatching, featuring 150 of the commoner bird species most likely to be seen in the fields and gardens of Britain and Northern Europe. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, taxonomy and nomenclature, habitats, bird identification, and the best places to watch birds.

This easy-to-use identification guide to 280 bird species most commonly seen in Britain and northern Europe is perfect for amateur naturalists. High quality photographs from Britain's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include common and scientific name, length, distribution and habitat.

The first book to be devoted to the Vine Pottery of Stoke-upon-Trent, England