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NEW & FORTHCOMING

A captivating A–Z treasury about birds and birding

BirdpediaBirdpedia 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

FlorapediaFlorapedia 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 LifeOur 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 9780691218618For sale only in the United States, US Dependencies, and Canada

A fully revised and updated new edition of the award- winning, bestselling field guide to East African birds

Birds of East AfricaBirds 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 Guides2020. 640 pages. 3,500 color images. 1448 maps. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.Paperback 9780691158259 $39.50Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

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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 AtlanticArgentina 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 GuidesFebruary 2021. 480 pages. 200 color plates. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2Paperback 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 ChileWith 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 1/2Paperback 9780691221052 $29.95 | £25.00 Not for sale in the European Union

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A richly illustrated, state-of-the-art field guide for identifying European passerines in flight

Flight Identification of European Passerines and Select LandbirdsOpening 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 BirdsCovering 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 BehaviorBirds 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 9780691211817For sale only in the United States, US Dependencies, and Canada

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 Eliason2020. 368 pages. 400 color illus. 8 1/2 x 11.Hardback 9780691200163 $35.00 | £30.00 ebook 9780691211879

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A remarkable exploration of naturalized parrots, among the most widely distributed birds in the world

Naturalized Parrots of the WorldThere 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 MaineThe 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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The only portable full-color photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees east of the Mississippi River

Common Bees of Eastern North AmericaCommon 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 GuidesJuly 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

WaspsWasps 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 9780691218649For sale only in the United States, US Dependencies, and Canada

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An enticing illustrated look at pollination, one of the most astonishing marvels of the natural world

PollinationPollination 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 FormationsMany 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 GuidesJune 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 WorldFrom 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 | £25.00Hardback 9780691208459 $79.95 | £66.00 ebook 9780691211862

The essential field guide to the wildlife of New Zealand

Wildlife of New ZealandWildlife 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 WorldLizards 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 9780691211831For sale only in the United States, US Dependencies, and Canada

The most comprehensive reference guide to the world’s sharks—now fully revised and updated

Sharks of the WorldSharks 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 GoatIt 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 9780691208527For sale only in the United States, US Dependencies, and Canada

The CatOf 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 9780691199924For sale only in the United States and Canada

The CowThe 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 9780691222813For sale only in the United States, US Dependencies, and Canada

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Backyard Birds Flash CardsWestern North America andEastern & Central North AmericaBackyard 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 America2020. 110 color illus. 100 maps. Flashcards 9780691194691 $16.95 | £13.99

Eastern & Central North America2020. 110 color illus. 100 maps. Flashcards 9780691194707 $16.95 | £13.99

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A comprehensive and lavishly illustrated photographic guide—now in a handy field-guide format

Britain’s HabitatsThis 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 Wildlife2020. 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 BirdsA 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 Tiplingbritain’s Wildlife 2020. 576 pages. 3,591 color photos. 6 x 8.Paperback 9780691199795 $35.00 | £20.00 ebook 9780691204963

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Britain’s ButterfliesBritain’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 Tomlinsonbritain’s Wildlife2020. 256 pages. 600+ color photos. 10 line illus. 76 maps. 6 x 8.Paperback 9780691205441 $24.95 | £17.99 ebook 9780691211787

Europe’s DragonfliesEurope’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 Swash2020. 360 pages. 1,400 color photos. Maps. 6 x 8.Paperback 9780691168951 $29.95 | £25.00 ebook 9780691204970

Britain’s InsectsBritain’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 WildlifeJuly 2021. 608 pages. 2,000+ color photos. 6 x 8.Paperback 9780691179278 $32.50 | £25.00 ebook 9780691204994

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Britain’s SpidersNow 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 Smithbritain’s Wildlife 2020. 496 pages. 700+ color photos. 6 x 8.Paperback 9780691204741 $32.50 | £25.00 ebook 9780691211800

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Britain’s FernsThis 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 Wildlife2020. 280 pages. 700+ color photos. 6 x 8.Paperback 9780691180397 $23.95 | £20.00 ebook 9780691190570

Britain’s OrchidsCovering 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 Wildlife2020. 288 pages. 1,199 color photos + illus. 6 x 8.Paperback 9780691177618 $24.95 | £20.00 ebook 9780691206479

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A comprehensive illustrated field guide to the birds of Malaysia and Singapore

Birds of Malaysia and SingaporeThis 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 Gardner2020. 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 IndiesBirds 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 9780691199931For sale throughout the world (except the Commonwealth and Europe)

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Rocks and MineralsThis 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

Reptiles and Amphibians of New ZealandWith 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 For sale only in North America

Plant Galls of the Western United StatesBeautiful 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

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The Dangerous Snakes of AfricaAfrica 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 MammalsOriginally 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 Guides2020. 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

Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the WorldHandbook 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

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Great AdaptationsFrom 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

New World MonkeysNew 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

Ant ArchitectureWalter 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

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The Last ButterfliesMost 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 ButterfliesThroughout 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 biologyJune 2021. 248 pages. 96 b/w illus. 23 tables. 6 x 9.Paperback 9780691206301 $39.95 | £34.00Hardback 9780691206295 $120.00 | £100.00 ebook 9780691212685

Spiders of the WorldSpiders 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 9780691204987For sale only in the United States, US Dependencies, and Canada

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Plants That CureOf 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

Spring Wildflowers of the NortheastThis 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 NortheastThis 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

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Far from LandSeabirds 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

Bird LoveBird 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 9780691208909For sale only in the United States, US Dependencies, and Canada

Birds of Paradise and BowerbirdsRenowned 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 | £38.00Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and the European Union

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A Lifetime in GalápagosTui 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 For sale only in North America

New GuineaIn 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 FiguresThe 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 9780691202976Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada and Australia) and the European Union

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The Natural History of Edward Lear, New EditionEdward 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 PaletteFirst 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 SimoniniApril 2021. 288 pages. 1,000 color illus. 8 x 10 1/2.Hardback 9780691217048 $39.95 ebook 9780691222714For sale only in the United States and Canada

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The Gardener’s BotanicalUnlock 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 9780691209135For sale only in the United States, US Dependencies, and Canada

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Field Guide to Sharks, Rays & Chimaeras of Europe and the MediterraneanThe 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 DoorFrom 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

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An updated and comprehensive guide identifying all of the world’s sharks

A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the WorldA 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 WorldThe 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 | £45.00Not for sale in North America, Australia, and New Zealand

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