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Princeton Nature 2021
NEW & FORTHCOMING
A captivating A–Z treasury about birds and birding
Birdpedia
Birdpedia is an engaging illustrated compendium of bird
facts and birding lore. Featuring nearly 200 entries—on
topics ranging from plumage and migration to birds in art,
literature, and folklore—this enticing collection is brimming
with wisdom and wit about all things avian. Christopher
Leahy sheds light on “hawk-watching” and “twitching,”
shares illuminating insights about pioneering ornithologists,
and describes unique bird behaviors such as anting, caching,
duetting, and mobbing. With charming illustrations by Abby
McBride, Birdpedia is a marvelous mix of fact and fancy that
is certain to delight.
Christopher W. Leahy holds the Gerard A. Bertrand Chair
of Natural History and Field Ornithology (Emeritus) at the
Massachusetts Audubon Society. Abby McBride is a nature
artist and science writer. She runs the blog Sketch Biologist.
June 2021. 272 pages. 50 b/w illus. 4 1/2 x 7.
Hardback 9780691209661 $16.95 | £9.99 ebook 9780691218236
A delightful illustrated treasury of botanical facts
and fancy
Florapedia
Florapedia is an eclectic A–Z compendium of botanical lore.
With more than 100 enticing entries—on topics ranging from
achlorophyllous plants that use a fungus as an intermediary
to obtain nutrients from other plants to zygomorphic flowers
that admit only the most select pollinators—this collection is
a captivating journey into the realm of botany.
Writing in her incomparably engaging style, Carol Gracie
discusses remarkable plants from around the globe, botanical
art and artists, early botanical explorers, ethnobotanical uses
of plants, botanical classification and terminology, the role of
plants in history, and more. With charming drawings by Amy
Jean Porter, Florapedia a pleasure for anyone interested in
botanical art, history, medicine, or exploration.
Carol Gracie is a naturalist, photographer, and lecturer.
Amy Jean Porter is an artist, illustrator, and naturalist.
March 2021. 192 pages. 53 b/w illus. 4 1/2 x 7.
Hardback 9780691211404 $16.95 | £9.99 ebook 9780691217543
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An informative, richly illustrated book about eighty
of the world’s most important and remarkable trees
Trees of Life
Our planet is home to some three trillion trees—roughly four
hundred for every person on Earth. In Trees of Life, Max
Adams selects, from sixty thousand extant species, eighty
remarkable trees through which to celebrate the richness of
humanity’s relationship with trees, woods, and forests. From
the apple to the oak, the logwood to the breadfruit, and the
paper mulberry to the Dahurian larch, these are trees that
offer not merely shelter, timber, and fuel but also drugs,
foods, and fibers. Trees of Life presents a plethora of fascinat-
ing stories about them.
Max Adams is the author of several books, including The
Wisdom of Trees, The Little Book of Planting Trees, and In the
Land of Giants.
March 2021. 272 pages. 200+ color photos and illus. 8 x 11.
Hardback 9780691212739 $29.95 ebook 9780691218618
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A fully revised and updated new edition of the award-
winning, bestselling field guide to East African birds
Birds of East Africa
Birds of East Africa is widely regarded as one of the best field
guides to any region of the world. Named a BirdTwitch Best
Bird Book of the year for Africa when it was first published, it
has become the go-to guide. Featuring revised text and distri-
bution maps and the latest taxonomy, this comprehensive but
compact guide describes and illustrates 1,448 species—all
the resident, migrant, and vagrant birds of Kenya, Tanzania,
Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. Featuring 289 color plates
with more than 3,500 painstakingly rendered images, the
guide depicts all the plumages and major races likely to be
encountered. More than ever, this is the must-have guide for
birding in East Africa.
Terry Stevenson is one of Africa’s foremost bird tour guides
and is a member of the East African Rarities Committee.
John Fanshawe is an author and environmentalist.
Princeton Field Guides
2020. 640 pages. 3,500 color images. 1448 maps. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.
Paperback 9780691158259 $39.50
Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union
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NEW & FORTHCOMING
The ultimate illustrated field guide to the birds of
Argentina and the islands of the South-west Atlantic
Birds of Argentina and
the South-west Atlantic
Argentina is one of South America’s premier birding desti-
nations, encompassing a range of habitats. Surprisingly, the
country has until now lacked a credible, modern field guide
to its birds. Authoritative and up-to-date, Birds of Argentina
and the South-west Atlantic provides detailed species accounts,
a plethora of distribution maps, and close to 200 stunning
color plates. This essential book will satisfy researchers,
birders, and conservationists alike.
Mark Pearman is a founding member of the Neotropical
Bird Club. Juan Ignacio Areta is an ornithologist based in
Buenos Aires.
Princeton Field Guides
February 2021. 480 pages. 200 color plates. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Paperback 9780691147697 $39.95
Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union
A comprehensive and authoritative illustrated guide
to all of Chile’s birds
Field Guide to the Birds of Chile
With its diverse range of habitats, Chile boasts a remarkable
variety of breeding and visiting birds, from penguins to
hummingbirds, making the country one of South America’s
top birding destinations. This comprehensive and authori-
tative field guide covers every one of Chile’s 468 recorded
species, including vagrants. All are illustrated in superb
detail in 89 color plates, which feature every major plumage
variation. Concise, facing-page species accounts describe key
identification features, status, range, habitat, and voice, and
accurate distribution maps are provided for every species.
The result is an essential field guide to the birds of this
beautiful country.
Gonzalo E. González Cifuentes is a writer and wildlife
photographer and the author of many books on birds and
wildlife in Chile. Daniel E. Martínez Piña has devoted his
life to ornithology and illustration.
March 2021. 224 pages. 89 color plates. 5 x 8 1/2
Paperback 9780691221052 $29.95 | £25.00
Not for sale in the European Union
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NEW & FORTHCOMING WILDGuides
A richly illustrated, state-of-the-art field guide for
identifying European passerines in flight
Flight Identification of European
Passerines and Select Landbirds
Opening up new frontiers in birdwatching, this is the first
field guide for identifying European passerines in flight,
featuring more than 1,850 stunning color illustrations from
acclaimed bird artist Tomasz Cofta. This cutting-edge book
combines Cofta’s precise illustrations with a range of photos
for each species that show how they appear in flight. The
species accounts are short, sharp, and authoritative, and
essential information on individual flight manner and flock
structure and behavior is represented concisely. The book is a
must-have for professional ornithologists and scientists.
Tomasz Cofta is an acclaimed bird illustrator and ornitholo-
gist. He has published thousands of nature illustrations.
May 2021. 456 pages. 1,850 color illus. 2,000 color photos. 6 x 9.
Paperback 9780691177571 $45.00 | £38.00 ebook 9780691209890
The most comprehensive single-volume photographic
guide to Europe’s birds ever produced—from the authors
of the acclaimed Britain’s Birds
Europe’s Birds
Covering more than 900 species, and illustrated with over
3,800 photographs, this is the most comprehensive, author-
itative and ambitious single-volume photographic guide to
Europe’s birds ever produced. Detailed descriptions provide
the information necessary to identify the birds of Europe in
all their plumages. Birdwatchers of any ability will benefit
from the clear text, details on range, status and habitat, and
an unrivalled selection of photographs. Chosen to be as
naturalistic and informative as possible, the images are also
stunning to look at, making this a beautiful book to enjoy.
Rob Hume is a freelance writer, editor and artist. Robert
Still is an ecologist and graphic artist. Andy Swash is an
ecologist and well-known wildlife photographer and author.
Hugh Harrop is an award-winning photographer.
May 2021. 608 pages. 3,800 color photos. 540 maps. 6 x 8.
Paperback 9780691177656 $29.95 | £20.00 ebook 9780691222790
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A vivid, eye-opening view of why birds behave the way
they do
Understanding Bird Behavior
Birds are intelligent, sociable creatures that exhibit a wide
array of behaviors—from mobbing and mimicking to mating
and joint nesting. Why do they behave as they do? Bringing
to light the remarkable actions of birds through examples
from species around the world, Understanding Bird Behavior
presents engaging vignettes about the private lives of birds,
all explained in an evolutionary context.
Wenfei Tong is a biologist, conservationist, and nature guide.
She is the author of Bird Love: The Family Life of Birds (Princ-
eton). Ben C. Sheldon is the Luc Hoffmann Professor of
Field Ornithology and director of the Edward Grey Institute
at the University of Oxford.
2020. 224 pages. 150 color illus. + photos. 6 1/2 x 9.
Hardback 9780691206004 $27.95 ebook 9780691211817
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A large-format, beautifully illustrated look at the natural
history of birds
What Is a Bird?
There are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occu-
pying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth.
The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the
tiny bee hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich. Taking
you inside the extraordinary world of birds, What Is a Bird?
explores all aspects of these remarkable creatures, providing
an up-close look at their morphology, unique internal anat-
omy and physiology, fascinating and varied behavior, and
ecology. It features hundreds of color illustrations and draws
on a broad range of examples, from the familiar backyard
sparrow to the most exotic birds of paradise. A must-have
book for birders and armchair naturalists, What Is a Bird? is
a celebration of the rich complexity of bird life.
Tony D. Williams, Scott McWilliams, Julia A. Clarke,
Elizabeth MacDougall-Shackleton, Scott MacDougall-
Shackleton, Frances Bonier & Chad Eliason
2020. 368 pages. 400 color illus. 8 1/2 x 11.
Hardback 9780691200163 $35.00 | £30.00 ebook 9780691211879
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NEW & FORTHCOMING
A remarkable exploration of naturalized parrots, among
the most widely distributed birds in the world
Naturalized Parrots of the World
There are more than 350 species of parrots in the world, and
approximately 300 of these species have been transported
to other countries through the caged pet trade. Whether
through escaped captivity or purposeful release, many of
these parrots are now breeding in new habitats. Indeed, no
less than 75 species of parrots have established breeding pop-
ulations in countries where they were introduced, and parrots
are now among the most widely distributed group of birds.
Naturalized Parrots of the World is the first book to examine
this specific avian population.
Stephen Pruett-Jones is associate professor of ecology
and evolution at the University of Chicago. He has spent
forty-five years studying the biology and behavior of birds in
North America, Australia, and Papua New Guinea.
July 2021. 352 pages. 50 color illus. 7 x 10.
Hardback 9780691204413 $45.00 | £38.00 ebook 9780691220710
A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated overview to
the birds of Maine
Birds of Maine
The first comprehensive overview of Maine’s incredibly
rich birdlife in more than seven decades, Birds of Maine is
a detailed account of all 464 species recorded in the Pine
Tree State. It is also a thoroughly researched, accessible
portrait of a region undergoing rapid changes, with southern
birds pushing north, northern birds expanding south, and
once-absent natives like Atlantic Puffins brought back by
innovative conservation techniques pioneered in Maine.
Gorgeously illustrated with watercolors by Lars Jonsson and
scores of line drawings by Barry Van Dusen, Birds of Maine
is a remarkable guide.
Peter D. Vickery, PhD (1949–2017), was one of New
England’s leading ornithologists. The coauthors for Birds of
Maine include Charles D. Duncan, William J. Sheehan,
and Jeffrey V. Wells, with coeditors Barbara Vickery and
Scott Weidensaul.
2020. 664 pages. 150+ color + b/w illus. 12 watercolor plates. 9 x 12.
Hardback 9780691193199 $45.00 | £38.00 ebook 9780691211855
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NEW & FORTHCOMING
The only portable full-color photographic guide to the
most commonly seen bees east of the Mississippi River
Common Bees of
Eastern North America
Common Bees of Eastern North America is the first species-
level photographic field guide to the most commonly seen
bees in the eastern United States and Canada. This book
walks you through the process of bee identification using
breathtaking high-resolution color photos that highlight the
unique characteristics of each species, making identification
easier. Full of essential facts about the natural history of these
magnificent creatures, this is the must-have field guide for
naturalists and backyard gardeners alike.
Olivia Messinger Carril has been studying bees for more
than two decades. Joseph S. Wilson is associate professor of
biology at Utah State University.
Princeton Field Guides
July 2021. 288 pages. 500 color photos. 125 b/w illus. 125 maps. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.
Paperback 9780691175492 $27.95 | £22.00 ebook 9780691222806
The ultimate visual journey into the beautiful and
complex world of wasps
Wasps
Wasps are far more diverse than the familiar yellowjackets
and hornets that harass picnickers and build nests under the
eaves of our homes. These amazing, mostly solitary creatures
thrive in nearly every habitat on Earth, and their influence
on our lives is overwhelmingly beneficial. Wasps are agents of
pest control in agriculture and gardens. They are subjects of
study in medicine, engineering, and other important fields.
Wasps pollinate flowers, engage in symbiotic relationships
with other organisms, and create architectural masterpieces
in the form of their nests. This richly illustrated book intro-
duces you to some of the most spectacular members of the
wasp realm, colorful in both appearance and lifestyle.
Eric R. Eaton is a writer, editor, and consultant who has
worked as an entomologist for several institutions, including the
Smithsonian and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
February 2021. 256 pages. 150 color photos. 6 x 9.
Hardback 9780691211428 $29.95 ebook 9780691218649
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NEW & FORTHCOMING
An enticing illustrated look at pollination, one of the
most astonishing marvels of the natural world
Pollination
Pollination is essential to the survival of most plants on
Earth. Some plants rely on the wind to transport pollen from
one flower to another. Others employ an array of ingenious
strategies to attract and exploit pollinators, whether they be
insects, birds, or mammals. This beautifully illustrated book
provides an unprecedented look at the wonders of pollination
biology, drawing on the latest science to explain the extraor-
dinarily complex relationship between plant and pollinator,
and revealing why pollination is vital for healthy ecosystems
and a healthy planet.
Timothy Walker is lecturer in plant sciences at Somerville
College, University of Oxford. He is the author of Plant
Conservation:Why It Matters and How It Works, Plants: A Very
Short Introduction, and Euphorbias.
2020. 224 pages. 350 color illus. 7 1/2 x 10.
Hardback 9780691203751 $29.95 | £25.00 ebook 9780691211848
The first field guide that allows amateur rock enthusiasts
to identify basic rocks and rock formations
Rocks and Rock Formations
Many of us are fascinated by rocks—but identifying them
can seem daunting. It’s often tricky even for geologists, who
rely on experience, intuition, and in-depth familiarity with
rock-forming components. Rocks and Rock Formations allows
everyone, amateur or professional, to successfully distinguish
these amazing masses of minerals, using only careful
observation, a magnifying glass, a pocket knife—and a bit
of patience. Assuming little prior experience or knowledge,
this book is an invaluable resource for rock enthusiasts
everywhere.
Jürg Meyer is a professional geologist and licensed mountain
guide, as well as lecturer and author in the areas of geology
and the environment.
Princeton Field Guides
June 2021. 272 pages. 534 color photos. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.
Paperback 9780691199528 $19.95 | £16.99 ebook 9780691217550
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The most comprehensive and user-friendly photographic
field guide to the world’s wildcats and hyenas
Felids and Hyenas of the World
From the Leopard Cat of Asia, the Black-footed Cat of
Africa, and the Amur Tiger of Siberia to South America’s
Ocelots and North America’s Bobcats, the wildcats known
as felids are among the most fascinating and spectacular of
all animals. This stunningly illustrated book is the most com-
prehensive and user-friendly guide to the world’s felids and
their often misunderstood relative, the hyenas. Covering and
illustrating every species and subspecies, the guide features
more than 150 superb full-color plates that incorporate more
than 600 photographs. An ideal field companion for use
anywhere in the world, the book will appeal to both casual
nature enthusiasts and seasoned professionals.
José R. Castelló is the author of two previous Princeton
Field Guides, Canids of the World and Bovids of the World.
2020. 280 pages. 150 color plates. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.
Paperback 9780691205977 $29.95 | £25.00
Hardback 9780691208459 $79.95 | £66.00 ebook 9780691211862
The essential field guide to the wildlife of New Zealand
Wildlife of New Zealand
Wildlife of New Zealand is the leading field guide to the
distinctive flora and fauna of this amazing country. Fully
revised and expanded, this handy pocket guide includes
up-to-date descriptions of all manner of birds, mammals,
amphibians and reptiles, insects, seashore species, trees and
shrubs, grasses, fungi, and lichen, and new sections look at
fish and places to visit. Accompanied by hundreds of color
photographs and current maps, the book’s succinct text
contains information on identification, distribution, and
biology. The detailed introduction covers New Zealand’s
habitats, geography, and geology, and discusses current
conservation issues. The guide also contains information on
national parks and useful websites and contacts, as well as a
glossary and comprehensive index. Wildlife of New Zealand is
an indispensable traveling companion.
Julian Fitter is an author, naturalist, and conservationist.
May 2021. 304 pages. 600 color photos. 4 1/2 x 7 1/2.
Paperback 9780691212470 $24.95
For sale only in North America
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A lavishly illustrated overview of the world’s lizards
Lizards of the World
Lizards are one of nature’s great success stories: survivors
from the time of the dinosaurs, they have taken advantage
of almost every habitat on earth, from tropical rainforest to
Arctic tundra and even our homes. From chameleons and
skinks to geckos and iguanas, there are close to 6,500 species
of lizards around the world. This expert guide explores their
extraordinary diversity and adaptations.
Mark O’Shea is professor of herpetology at the University of
Wolverhampton. He has presented numerous television series
focused on snakes for the Discovery Channel, ITV, and the
BBC, and ran a variety of herpetological field projects. His
many books include Venomous Snakes of the World and Boas
and Pythons of the World (both Princeton).
April 2021. 240 pages. 350+ color photos. 7 x 9 1/2.
Hardback 9780691198699 $29.95 ebook 9780691211831
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The most comprehensive reference guide to the world’s
sharks—now fully revised and updated
Sharks of the World
Sharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone
interested in these magnificent creatures. Now fully revised
and updated, it covers more than 525 of the world’s shark
species and is packed with colour illustrations, colour photos
and informative diagrams. This comprehensive, easy-to-use
reference guide incorporates the latest taxonomic revisions of
many shark families, featuring many species that were only
described in recent years. It also includes a completely re-
vised and expanded introduction and updated line drawings
throughout.
David A. Ebert is program director of the Pacific Shark
Research Center and a research faculty member at Moss
Landing Marine Laboratories. Sarah Fowler is cofounder
of the Shark Trust and the European Elasmobranch Associa-
tion. Marc Dando is a scientific illustrator and publisher.
March 2021. 624 pages. 2000+ color illus. 8 1/2 x 9.
Hardback 9780691205991 $49.95 | £42.00 ebook 9780691210872
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The Goat
It may come as no surprise that goats are highly intelligent. They are
also curious, gentle, independent, social, and full of character. Among
the first domesticated animals, goats are increasingly appreciated to-
day as pets and for their adaptability to a wide variety of environmen-
tal conditions. The Goat is a comprehensive, illustrated exploration of
the natural and cultural history of this important animal.
Sue Weaver is an expert on goats and sheep and the author of many
books on livestock and poultry.
2020. 224 pages. 250 color illus. 8 x 9.
Hardback 9780691191331 $27.95 ebook 9780691208527
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The Cat
Of all the domesticated species, cats have enjoyed the most complex
relationship with people—one that still leads to arguments about
whether you can truly call the cat asleep by your fire “tame.” The Cat
is a comprehensive, richly illustrated exploration of the natural and
cultural history of this much-loved pet. The book features a visually
stunning photographic directory of more than forty popular breeds,
with essential information about each.
Sarah Brown is a cat behavior expert with thirty years experience
working with cats.
2020. 224 pages. 250 color illus. 8 x 9.
Hardback 9780691183732 $27.95 ebook 9780691199924
For sale only in the United States and Canada
The Cow
The Cow is a comprehensive guide to help us understand these im-
portant animals, offering a wealth of information about their anatomy
and behaviors, breed varieties, and place in human culture past and
present. Exploring the cow’s livestock credentials and beyond, this
book combines engaging and informative text, beautiful photographs,
and explanatory diagrams to examine the cow's fascinating biology, its
hard-wired behaviors, and its relationship with humankind.
Catrin Rutland is associate professor of anatomy and developmental
genetics at the University of Nottingham.
May 2021. 224 pages. 250 color photos + illus. 8 x 9.
Hardback 9780691198705 $27.95 | £22.00 ebook 9780691222813
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10Backyard Birds Flash Cards
Western North America and
Eastern & Central North America
Backyard Birds Flash Cards, designed by the Cornell Lab
of Ornithology, makes bird watching even more fun! These
lavish boxed sets focus on the birds in North America,
helping you to maximize your chances of identifying species
particular to your region, neighborhood, and backyard. The
cards come with detailed information for 110 species, includ-
ing useful range maps, photos of female birds when plumage
differs, and QR codes (compatible with the free download-
able Bird QR app) that link to birdsong vocalizations. All
identification information is organized by the following keys:
size and shape, color pattern, behavior, and habitat. Based
on vetted ornithological content from a trusted and leading
authority, Backyard Birds Flash Cards is an exciting, handy
tool for bird watchers of all ages.
• Identification information for 110 bird species in western
North America
• Identification information for 110 bird species in eastern
and central North America
• QR codes that access birdsong samples
• Range maps
• Gorgeous photos of male and female species (if plumage is
different)
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s mission is to interpret
and conserve the earth’s biological diversity through
research, education, and citizen science focused on birds.
Dedicated to advancing the understanding and protection of
the natural world, the Cornell Lab joins with people from all
walks of life to make new scientific discoveries, share insights,
and galvanize conservation action. birds.cornell.edu
Western North America
2020. 110 color illus. 100 maps.
Flashcards 9780691194691 $16.95 | £13.99
Eastern & Central North America
2020. 110 color illus. 100 maps.
Flashcards 9780691194707 $16.95 | £13.99
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WILDGuides
A comprehensive and lavishly illustrated photographic
guide—now in a handy field-guide format
Britain’s Habitats
This lavishly illustrated photographic guide provides a com-
prehensive overview of the natural history of wildlife habitats
in Britain and Ireland. Now completely redesigned in a
handy field-guide format, and featuring revised and updated
text throughout, this new edition of Britain’s Habitats guides
readers through all the main habitat types, presenting infor-
mation on their characteristics, extent, geographical variation,
key species, cultural importance, origins and conservation.
The book is essential reading for all wildlife enthusiasts,
professional ecologists and landscape architects.
Sophie Lake and Durwyn Liley are professional ecologists
who work at Footprint Ecology. Robert Still is an ecologist
and graphic artist. Andy Swash is an ecologist and wildlife
photographer.
Britain’s Wildlife
2020. 416 pages. 700 color photos + illus. 6 x 8.
Paperback 9780691203591 $32.50 | £25.00 ebook 9780691211794
A new, improved and thoroughly updated edition of the
bestselling photographic guide—the only one to cover
every bird, in every plumage, ever recorded in Britain
and Ireland
Britain’s Birds
A bestselling guide since it was first published, Britain’s Birds
has quickly established itself as the go-to photographic iden-
tification guide to the birds of Great Britain and Ireland—the
most comprehensive, up-to-date, practical and user-friendly
book of its kind. Acclaimed by birdwatchers of all kinds, from
the beginner to the most experienced, the guide has now
been thoroughly revised and updated to make it even better
than before. Combining the finest of identification guide
content and presentation, this eagerly awaited second edition
preserves the best of the first edition while covering twelve
newly recorded species and offering a host of improvements
that make identification easier.
Rob Hume, Robert Still, Andy Swash, Hugh Harrop &
David Tipling
Britain’s Wildlife
2020. 576 pages. 3,591 color photos. 6 x 8.
Paperback 9780691199795 $35.00 | £20.00 ebook 9780691204963
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WILDGuides
Britain’s Butterflies
Britain’s Butterflies is a comprehensive and beautifully designed
photographic field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Ireland.
Containing hundreds of stunning colour photographs, this extensively
revised and updated new edition provides the latest information
on every species ever recorded. The easy-to-use format will enable
butterfly watchers—beginners or experts—to identify any species they
encounter. Produced in association with Butterfly Conservation.
David Newland, Robert Still, Andy Swash, & David Tomlinson
Britain’s Wildlife
2020. 256 pages. 600+ color photos. 10 line illus. 76 maps. 6 x 8.
Paperback 9780691205441 $24.95 | £17.99 ebook 9780691211787
Europe’s Dragonflies
Europe’s Dragonflies is a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and
beautifully designed photographic field guide to the damselflies and
dragonflies of Europe. Written by two well-travelled experts, the book
covers all 140 resident and vagrant species recorded, focussing on the
field identification of adult insects. Concise species profiles highlight
key identification features and provide information on behaviour, hab-
itat preferences, distribution, flight periods, status and conservation.
This is the go-to guide for anyone wishing to know more about these
amazing and fascinating insects.
Dave Smallshire & Andy Swash
2020. 360 pages. 1,400 color photos. Maps. 6 x 8.
Paperback 9780691168951 $29.95 | £25.00 ebook 9780691204970
Britain’s Insects
Britain’s Insects is an innovative, up-to-date, carefully designed and
beautifully illustrated field guide to Britain and Ireland’s twenty-five
insect orders, concentrating on popular groups and species that
can be identified in the field. Featuring superb photographs of live
insects, the guide covers the key aspects of identification and provides
information on status, distribution, seasonality, habitat, food plants
and behaviour. It also offers insight into the life history of the various
insect groups, many of which are truly amazing.
Paul D. Brock is an entomologist and a scientific associate at the
Natural History Museum, London.
Britain’s Wildlife
July 2021. 608 pages. 2,000+ color photos. 6 x 8.
Paperback 9780691179278 $32.50 | £25.00 ebook 9780691204994
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WILDGuides
Britain’s Spiders
Now in a comprehensively revised and updated new edition, Britain’s
Spiders is a guide to all 38 of the British families. Illustrated with a
remarkable collection of photographs, it is designed to be accessible
to a wide audience. This new edition includes nine species new to
Britain, many recent name changes, updated distribution maps and
species information, new guides to help identify spider families and
distinctive species, and the latest species checklist. This book is pro-
duced in collaboration with the British Arachnological Society.
Lawrence Bee, Geoff Oxford & Helen Smith
Britain’s Wildlife
2020. 496 pages. 700+ color photos. 6 x 8.
Paperback 9780691204741 $32.50 | £25.00 ebook 9780691211800
Britain’s Ferns
This is a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and user-friendly pho-
tographic identification guide to the fifty-seven ferns and seventeen
other pteridophytes that occur in Britain. It is the perfect companion
for botanists, naturalists, professional ecologists and anyone else with
an interest in this fascinating group of non-flowering vascular plants.
This definitive field guide is the go-to source for identifying these
species with confidence.
James Merryweather has been studying ferns for more than fifty years,
developing a particular interest in their identification and ecology.
Britain’s Wildlife
2020. 280 pages. 700+ color photos. 6 x 8.
Paperback 9780691180397 $23.95 | £20.00 ebook 9780691190570
Britain’s Orchids
Covering all fifty-one native species and twelve of uncertain origin, as
well as hybrids and variants, Britain’s Orchids is an engaging, intuitive
and in-depth identification guide to all the orchids of Britain and
Ireland at all stages of development, from first emergence to setting
seed. Drawing on the authors’ extensive field experience and the latest
scientific research, the book uses multiple techniques to help both
beginner and more advanced orchid enthusiasts to identify even the
most difficult plants.
Sean Cole is a field naturalist who has been studying orchids for
more than twenty years. Mike Waller is an ecologist and botanist who
specialises in European orchids.
Britain’s Wildlife
2020. 288 pages. 1,199 color photos + illus. 6 x 8.
Paperback 9780691177618 $24.95 | £20.00 ebook 9780691206479
14PRINCETON FIELD GUIDES
A comprehensive illustrated field guide to the birds of
Malaysia and Singapore
Birds of Malaysia and Singapore
This comprehensive field guide looks at all 829 officially
recorded bird species of Malaysia and Singapore. More
than 165 detailed color plates show plumage variation and
identifying features, and for each species, key facts examine
size, voice, range and status, habitat, specific country, and
breeding. This book also includes information on taxonomy
and nomenclature, an overview of geography and major
habitats, key birdwatching sites with maps, and easy-to-use
graphic indexes. This guide is essential for any naturalist
interested in this region of the world.
Lim Kim Seng, Yong Ding Li, Lim Kim Chuah &
Dana Gardner
2020. 400 pages. 167 color plates. 6 x 8.
Paperback 9780691209906 $35.00 | £30.00
For sale only in the United States and Canada
An updated edition of the acclaimed field guide to the
spectacular birds of the West Indies
Birds of the West Indies
Birds of the West Indies is the first field guide that covers and
depicts all birds known to occur in the region, including
infrequently occurring and introduced forms. Now fully up-
dated and expanded, this stunningly illustrated book features
detailed accounts of more than 600 species, describing iden-
tification field marks, range, status, voice, and habitat. There
are more than 100 beautiful color plates that depict plumages
of all species—including those believed to have recently
become extinct—as well as distribution maps, a color code
for endemic birds, and an incisive introduction that discusses
avifaunal changes in the West Indies in the past fifteen years
and the importance of conservation.
Herbert A. Raffaele is former chief of the Division of Inter-
national Conservation at the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
2020. 288 pages. 126 color plates. 5 x 8 1/2.
Paperback 9780691180519 $24.95 | £20.00 ebook 9780691199931
For sale throughout the world (except the Commonwealth and Europe)
15PRINCETON FIELD GUIDES
Rocks and Minerals
This detailed and easy-to-use guide contains striking photography
of rocks and minerals from around the globe, and is designed to help
readers and collectors identify specimens of these compounds, which
are formed by geological processes in the earth’s crust. Useful for be-
ginners and serious collectors alike, this handy volume features special
color photography of specimens from the Natural History Museum in
London, which holds one of the largest collections in the world.
Chris and Helen Pellant have been writing earth science books
together since the 1980s.
2020. 208 pages. 365 color photos. 5 1/2 x 8.
Paperback 9780691204062 $19.95
For sale only in the US, Canada, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
Plant Galls of the Western United States
Beautiful and bizarre, plant galls are growths of various shapes, sizes,
and colors produced in response to invading organisms. Describing
536 species of galls and their causative agents, Plant Galls of the West-
ern United States explores this unique realm with stunning photos and
fascinating information about the life cycles of the organisms involved.
Ronald A. Russo is a retired California naturalist. His books include
Field Guide to Plant Galls of California and Other Western States and
Hawaiian Reefs.
March 2021. 400 pages. 400+ color photos + illus. 6 x 8.
Paperback 9780691205762 $29.95 | £25.00 ebook 9780691213408
Reptiles and Amphibians
of New Zealand
With more than 400 extraordinary color photographs and richly in-
formative text, Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand is the definitive
field guide to all of the country’s tuatara, geckos, skinks, frogs, marine
turtles, and marine snakes. The only field guide to cover all of New
Zealand’s 123 currently recognized species, the book features au-
thoritative and up-to-date species accounts as well as information on
distribution, variation and similar species, habitat, and natural history.
Dylan van Winkel is a wildlife ecologist and consultant herpetologist.
Marleen Baling is a wildlife ecologist. Rod Hitchmough is a New
Zealand Department of Conservation science adviser.
2020. 368 pages. 400+ color photos. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.
Paperback 9780691199504 $35.00
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16FIELD GUIDES
Handbook of Whales, Dolphins,
and Porpoises of the World
Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is the most com-
prehensive and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With nearly
1,000 accurate color illustrations—complete with detailed annotations
pointing out significant field marks—this outstanding book covers all 90
species and every subspecies of cetaceans around the globe.
Mark Carwardine is a British zoologist, writer, radio and TV pre-
senter, wildlife photographer, wildlife tour operator, and an active and
outspoken conservationist, with a special interest in cetaceans.
2020. 528 pages. 1,000 color illus. 90 maps. 6 x 9.
Paperback 9780691202105 $35.00
Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union
The Dangerous Snakes of Africa
Africa is home to several hundred snake species, including some of
the world’s most dangerous. The Dangerous Snakes of Africa is an indis-
pensable guide to all 137 of these perilous species, both venomous and
nonvenomous, and also looks at another 70 species that can be easily
mistaken for them. Comprehensive and definitive, this is an essential
guide and a useful tool.
Stephen Spawls has spent several decades in Africa, focusing on
herpetology. Bill Branch (1946–2018) was one of Africa’s most well-
known herpetologists.
2020. 336 pages. 650+ color photos + illus. 5 x 8 1/2.
Paperback 9780691207926 $35.00
For sale only in North America
The Kingdon Pocket Guide
to African Mammals
Originally published in 2004, The Kingdon Pocket Guide to African
Mammals quickly became the field guide of choice to take on safari in
Africa, providing the most authoritative and comprehensive coverage
available in a handy, portable volume. Now this popular, practical, and
beautifully illustrated guide has been thoroughly revised and updated
to make it even better than before.
Jonathan Kingdon is one of the world’s leading authorities on African
mammals, and an acclaimed artist.
Princeton Pocket Guides
2020. 304 pages. 780 color illus. 5 x 7 1/2.
Paperback 9780691203522 $25.95
Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union
17REFERENCE
Great Adaptations
From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels
that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary
abilities. In Great Adaptations, Kenneth Catania presents an entertain-
ing and engaging look at some of nature’s most remarkable creatures.
Telling the story of his biological detective work, Catania sheds light
on the mysteries behind the behaviors of tentacled snakes, tiny shrews,
zombie-making wasps, and more.
Kenneth Catania is the Stevenson Professor of Biological Sciences at
Vanderbilt University.
2020. 224 pages. 8-page color insert. 58 b/w illus. 6 x 9.
Hardback 9780691195254 $27.95 | £22.00 ebook 9780691209555
Ant Architecture
Walter Tschinkel has spent much of his career investigating the
hidden subterranean realm of ant nests. This wonderfully illustrated
book takes you inside an unseen world where thousands of ants build
intricate homes in the soil beneath our feet. Offering a unique look at
how simple methods can lead to pioneering science, Ant Architecture
addresses the unsolved mysteries of underground ant nests while
charting new directions for tomorrow’s research, and reflects on the
role of beauty in nature and the joys of shoestring science.
Walter R. Tschinkel is professor emeritus of biological science at
Florida State University and a world authority on ant biology.
June 2021. 248 pages. 105 color illus. 7 x 9.
Hardback 9780691179315 $29.95 | £25.00 ebook 9780691218496
New World Monkeys
New World Monkeys brings to life the beauty of evolution and biodi-
versity in action among South and Central American primates, who
are now at risk. These tree-dwelling rainforest inhabitants display an
unparalleled variety in size, shape, hands, feet, tails, brains, locomo-
tion, feeding, social systems, forms of communication, and mating
strategies. Primatologist Alfred Rosenberger, one of the foremost
experts on these mammals, explains their fascinating adaptations and
how they came about.
Alfred L. Rosenberger is professor emeritus of anthropology and
archaeology at Brooklyn College and the City University of New York
Graduate Center.
2020. 368 pages. 16-page color insert. 55 b/w illus. 10 tables. 1 map. 6 x 9.
Hardback 9780691143644 $39.95 | £34.00 ebook 9780691189512
18REFERENCE
Spiders of the World
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 breathtak-
ing array of spider species from around the globe, describing their
behaviors, characteristics, and remarkable evolutionary adaptations.
Norman I. Platnick (1951–2020) was the Peter J. Solomon Family
Curator Emeritus of Spiders at the American Museum of Natural
History.
2020. 240 pages. 291 color photos + illus. 6 1/2 x 9 1/2.
Hardback 9780691188850 $29.95 | £25.00 ebook 9780691204987
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The Last Butterflies
Most of us have heard of such popular butterflies as the Monarch or
Painted Lady. But what about the Fender’s Blue? Or the St. Francis’
Satyr? Because of their extreme rarity, these butterflies are not well-
known, yet they are remarkable species with important lessons to
teach us. The Last Butterflies spotlights the rarest of these creatures.
Drawing from his own first-hand experiences, Nick Haddad explores
the challenges of tracking these vanishing butterflies, why they are
disappearing, and why they are worth saving.
Nick Haddad is a professor in the Department of Integrative Biology
and the W. K. Kellogg Biological Station at Michigan State University.
April 2021. 280 pages. 16 color plates + 7 b/w illus. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.
Paperback 9780691217178 $18.95 | £15.99 ebook 9780691189628
Social Butterflies
Throughout his career, Henry Horn took a unique approach to the
study of butterflies. This book brings together his findings with recent
advances in behavioral ecology to provide an incomparable look at the
social lives of butterflies, illuminating for the first time the marvelously
diverse range of butterfly behaviors across several species.
Henry S. Horn (1941–2019) was professor emeritus of ecology and
evolutionary biology at Princeton University.
Monographs in Population Biology
June 2021. 248 pages. 96 b/w illus. 23 tables. 6 x 9.
Paperback 9780691206301 $39.95 | £34.00
Hardback 9780691206295 $120.00 | £100.00 ebook 9780691212685
19REFERENCE
Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast
This exquisitely illustrated volume provides an accessible, in-depth
introduction to spring-blooming wildflowers of the northeastern Unit-
ed States and Canada. Featuring more than 500 detailed color photos
and a large, beautifully designed format, the book delves into the
life histories of more than thirty-five wildflowers and their relatives.
Drawing on a wealth of personal experience and the latest scientific
research, and presenting it all in terms anyone can understand,
acclaimed naturalist and photographer Carol Gracie invites readers to
enhance their appreciation of the beauty of these wildflowers.
Carol Gracie is a naturalist, photographer, and writer.
2020. 296 pages. 500 color illus. 7 1/2 x 10.
Paperback 9780691199535 $29.95 | £25.00 ebook 9781400841745
Summer Wildflowers of the Northeast
This exquisitely illustrated volume provides an accessible, in-depth
introduction to summer-blooming wildflowers of the northeastern
United States and Canada. Featuring more than 700 detailed color
photos and a large, beautifully designed format, the book delves
into the life histories of more than thirty-five wildflowers and their
relatives, from common roadside favorites, such as asters and milk-
weeds, to interesting, lesser-known species, including Indian pipe and
ginseng. Summer Wildflowers of the Northeast is an ideal volume for
wildflower lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, students, and more.
Carol Gracie is a naturalist, photographer, and writer.
2020. 384 pages. 693 color illus. 7 1/2 x 10.
Paperback 9780691199344 $29.95 | £25.00 ebook 9780691203300
Plants That Cure
Of the nearly 400,000 plants that have evolved on Earth, around seven
percent of them have been used in traditional herbal medicine or as
local remedies. More recently, scientific studies have revealed how
plants may be sources of important medicines, often in the form of
single isolated compounds. Plants That Cure explores these critical
compounds and the plants that produce them.
Elizabeth A. Dauncey is a freelance plant toxicologist. Melanie-
Jayne R. Howes is a pharmacist and chartered chemist. She leads
research in phytochemistry and pharmacognosy at the Royal Botanic
Gardens, Kew.
2020. 224 pages. 250 color photos. 45 color + 50 b/w illus. 8 1/2 x 11.
Hardback 9780691200187 $29.95
For sale only in the United States, US Dependencies, and Canada
20REFERENCE
Far from Land
Seabirds evoke the spirit of the earth’s wildest places. They spend
large portions of their lives at sea, often far from land, and nest on
remote islands that humans rarely visit. Thanks to increasingly sophis-
ticated and miniaturized devices that can track their every movement
and behavior, it is now possible to observe the mysterious lives of
these remarkable creatures as never before. This book takes you on
a breathtaking journey around the globe to provide an extraordinary
up-close look at the activities of seabirds.
Michael Brooke is the Strickland Curator of Ornithology at the
University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge.
2020. 280 pages. 21 color + 29 b/w illus. 8 maps. 5 x 8.
Paperback 9780691210322 $21.95 | £18.99 ebook 9781400889259
Birds of Paradise and Bowerbirds
Renowned for their dazzling plumages and elaborate courtship
displays, birds of paradise and bowerbirds exhibit some of the most
astonishing behaviors in the natural world. Birds of Paradise and
Bowerbirds is the ultimate identification guide to these marvelous
birds. This beautiful book is the product of more than two decades of
research and field observations, and is a must-have guide for birders,
ornithologists, and anyone interested in these sensational birds.
Phil Gregory is an ornithologist, tour leader, and writer with a passion
for the fauna of New Guinea. He is the author of Birds of New Guinea.
2020. 416 pages. 40 color plates. 151 color photos. 77 maps. 7 x 9 1/2.
Hardback 9780691202143 $45.00 | £38.00
Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union
Bird Love
Bird Love looks at the extraordinary range of mating systems in the
avian world, exploring all the stages from courtship and nest-building
to protecting eggs and raising chicks. Illustrated throughout with
beautiful photographs, Bird Love is a celebration of the global diversity
of avian reproductive strategies.
Wenfei Tong is a research associate in the Department of Organismic
and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and assistant
professor at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. Mike Webster is
the Robert G. Engel Professor of Ornithology in the Department of
Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University and director of the
Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
2020. 192 pages. 220+ color photos. 7 b/w illus. 2 maps. 8 x 10.
Hardback 9780691188843 $29.95 ebook 9780691208909
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21REFERENCE
A Lifetime in Galápagos
Tui De Roy was a year old in 1955 when her family left Europe,
boarding a banana boat bound for the Pacific to lead a different sort
of life in Galápagos. She grew up on the islands and returned to them
often over the next five decades. Discovering photography at a young
age, she has dedicated her life to recording the islands’ natural history
in infinite detail. A Lifetime in Galápagos is De Roy’s intimate portrait
of one of the most spectacular places on Earth.
Tui De Roy is a world-renowned wildlife photographer, writer, and
conservationist.
2020. 240 pages. 625 color photos. 9 x 11 1/2.
Hardback 9780691194998 $35.00
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New Guinea
In this beautiful book, Bruce Beehler, a renowned author and expert
on New Guinea, and award-winning National Geographic photogra-
pher Tim Laman take the reader on an unforgettable journey through
the natural and cultural wonders of the world’s grandest island. Skill-
fully combining a wealth of information, a descriptive and story-filled
narrative, and more than 200 stunning color photographs, the book
unlocks New Guinea’s remarkable secrets like never before.
Bruce M. Beehler is an ornithologist, naturalist, and author of many
books. Tim Laman is a contributing photographer for National
Geographic.
2020. 376 pages. 152 color photos. 1 map. 9 x 11.
Hardback 9780691180304 $29.95 | £25.00 ebook 9780691199917
Dinosaur Facts and Figures
The sauropod dinosaurs roamed the planet for millions of years, with
creatures ranging from the smallest of the sauropods, Magyarosaurus,
to the huge Argentinosaurus. This illustrated book of records is an es-
sential compendium of sauropod facts and figures—from the biggest
and the oldest to the smallest and the rarest. It covers every known
species and features more than 2,000 diagrams and technical drawings
along with hundreds of full-color reconstructions of specimens.
Rubén Molina-Pérez and Asier Larramendi are the founders and
scientific directors of Eofauna, a company that produces scientifically
accurate representations of prehistoric fauna.
2020. 272 pages. 2,200 color illus. 9 1/2 x 12.
Hardback 9780691190693 $35.00 ebook 9780691202976
Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada and Australia) and the European Union
22REFERENCE
The Gardener’s Botanical
Unlock the secrets of botanical Latin with this beautifully illustrated
encyclopedia. The Gardener’s Botanical contains definitions of more
than 5,000 plant names along with more than 350 color illustrations.
Scientific plant names are an invaluable tool for those who understand
them. Formed from Greek and, more commonly, from Latin root
words, not only do they make it possible for gardeners and botanists
to communicate, they also contain a wealth of hidden information.
The Gardener's Botanical is the key to unlocking these secrets.
Ross Bayton is a horticulturalist and freelance editor.
2020. 352 pages. 350 color illus. 8 1/2 x 11.
Hardback 9780691200170 $29.95 ebook 9780691209135
For sale only in the United States, US Dependencies, and Canada
The Natural History of
Edward Lear, New Edition
Edward Lear (1812–1888) is best known today for his witty limericks
and endearing nonsense verse. But the celebrated author also created
some of the most stunning paintings of birds and mammals during an
age when many species were just being discovered. The Natural His-
tory of Edward Lear brings together more than 200 of Lear’s strikingly
beautiful illustrations.
Robert McCracken Peck is senior fellow and curator of art and
artifacts at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
April 2021. 240 pages. 215 color illus. 7 x 10.
Paperback 9780691217239 $29.95 | £25.00
Nature’s Palette
First published in 1814, Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours is a taxo-
nomically organized guide to color in the natural world. Compiled by
German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner, the book was expanded
and enhanced in 1821 by Patrick Syme, who added color swatches
and further color descriptions. Featuring contributions by leading
natural history experts along with more than 1,000 color illustrations
and eight gatefolds, Nature’s Palette is the ideal illustrated reference
volume for visual artists, naturalists, and anyone captivated by color.
Patrick Baty, Elaine Charwat, Peter Davidson, André Karliczek &
Giulia Simonini
April 2021. 288 pages. 1,000 color illus. 8 x 10 1/2.
Hardback 9780691217048 $39.95 ebook 9780691222714
For sale only in the United States and Canada
23Field Guide to Sharks, Rays &
Chimaeras of Europe and the
Mediterranean
The waters of the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea
are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimae-
ras. This comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide covers
all 146 species found in the Mediterranean, the waters of the
European Atlantic and Iceland, along all the Scandinavian
coasts, in the Black Sea and as far south as the Canary
Islands. Detailed species accounts describe key identification
features, habitat, biology and status. Every species account
comes with a colour distribution map, a depth guide, at-a-
glance icons and colour illustrations.
David A. Ebert is program director of the Pacific Shark
Research Center and a research faculty member at Moss
Landing Marine Laboratories. Marc Dando is a scientific
illustrator and publisher.
2020. 384 pages. 1000+ color photos + illus. 7 x 8 1/2.
Paperback 9780691205984 $32.50 | £28.00 ebook 9780691211824
A uniquely personal meditation on Britain’s gulls by one
of today’s leading wildlife writers
The Gull Next Door
From a distance, gulls are beautiful symbols of freedom over
the oceanic wilderness. Up close, however, they can be loud,
aggressive and even violent. Yet gulls fascinate birdwatchers,
and seafarers regard them with respect and affection. The
Gull Next Door explores the natural history of gulls and their
complicated relationship with humans.
Marianne Taylor is a freelance writer, editor, illustrator and
photographer. Her books include RSPB British Birds of Prey,
The Way of the Hare and Wild Coast: A Celebration of the Places
Where Land Meets Sea. David Lindo is a naturalist, writer,
broadcaster, speaker, photographer, wildlife tour leader
and educator. His books include How to Be an Urban Birder
(Princeton).
2020. 192 pages. 17 b/w illus. 6 x 9.
Hardback 9780691208961 $24.95 | £20.00 ebook 9780691210865
24An updated and comprehensive guide identifying all of
the world’s sharks
A Pocket Guide to
Sharks of the World
A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the only field guide to
identify, illustrate, and describe every known shark species.
Its compact format makes it handy for many situations,
including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts
sold at markets. This expanded second edition presents lavish
images, details on newly discovered species, and updated text
throughout. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World will be an
essential resource and definitive reference for years to come.
David A. Ebert is program director of the Pacific Shark
Research Center and a research faculty member at Moss
Landing Marine Laboratories. Sarah Fowler is cofounder
of the Shark Trust and the European Elasmobranch Associa-
tion. Marc Dando is a scientific illustrator and publisher.
June 2021. 288 pages. 550 color illus. 100 b/w illus. 5 x 8.
Paperback 9780691218748 $19.95 | £16.99 ebook 9780691218755
The Marine World
The Marine World is a book for everyone with an interest in
the ocean, from the marine biologist or student wanting ex-
pert knowledge of a particular group to the naturalist or diver
exploring the seashore and beyond. With colour illustrations,
line drawings, more than 1,500 colour photographs, and
with clear accessible text, this book encompasses all those
organisms that live in, on and around the ocean, bringing
together in a single text everything from the minuscule to the
immense.
The Marine World is the product of a lifetime spent by
Frances Dipper happily observing and studying marine or-
ganisms the world over. It has been brought to colourful life
by a myriad of enthusiastic underwater photographers and
by Marc Dando, the renowned natural history illustrator.
Frances Dipper is an author, lecturer and marine consultant
2016. 544 pages. 1500+ color illus. 8 1/2 x 9.
Hardback 9780957394629 $60.00 | £45.00
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