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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Over the centuries, natural history museums have evolved from being little more than musty repositories of stuffed animals and pinned bugs, to being crucial generators of new scientific knowledge. They have also become vibrant educational centers, full of engaging exhibits that share those discoveries with students and an enthusiastic general public. At the heart of it all from the very start have been curators. Yet after three decades as a natural history curator, Lance Grande found that he still had to explain to people what he does. This book is the answer and, oh, what an answer it is: lively, exciting, up-to-date, it offers a portrait of curators and curation like none we've seen, one that conveys the intellectual excitement and educational and social value of curation. Grande uses the personal story of his own career most of it spent at Chicago's storied Field Museum to structure his account as he explores the value of collections, the importance of public engagement, changing ecological and ethical considerations, and the impact of rapidly improving technology.Throughout, we are guided by Grande's keen sense of mission, of a job where the why is always as important as the what. Beautifully written and richly illustrated, this clear-eyed but loving account of the natural history museum and its place in our cultural and conservation landscape will appeal to fans of dusty dioramas and digital displays alike. Features Summary Over the centuries, natural history museums have evolved from being little more than musty repositories of stuffed animals and pinned bugs, to being crucial generators of new scientific knowledge... Author Lance Grande Publisher University of Chicago Press Release date 20170324 Pages 432 ISBN 0-226-19275-X ISBN 13 978-0-226-19275-8

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The Horse: A Natural History looks not only at the horse in the human context, but also at its own story, and at the way horses live and have lived both alongside people and independently. An initial chapter on Evolution & Development takes the reader from the tiny prehistoric Eohippus to modern-day Equus. Subsequent chapters on Anatomy & Biology and Society & Behavior offer a succinct explanation of equine anatomy, and outline the current thinking on horse behavior, incorporating information taken from the most recent research. Chapter 4, Horses & People, studies the part the horse has played in human history. Finally, a visually stunning gallery of breeds offers wonderful photographs alongside individual breed profiles. This is an essential addition to every horse enthusiasts library. Features Summary The Horse: A Natural History looks not only at the horse in the human context, but also at its own story, and at the way horses live and have lived both alongside people and independently... Author Debbie Busby (Author), Catrin Rutland (Author) Publisher The Ivy Press Release date 20190506 Pages 224 ISBN 1-78240-565-8 ISBN 13 978-1-78240-565-8

 WILD SPORTS & NATURAL HISTORY OF THE HIGHLANDS CHARLES St JOHN With introduction and notes by the R.T. Hon. Sir Herbert Maxwell.,BT., & fifty illustrations, thirty being reproduced in colour, from pictures by G. Denholm Armour & Edwin Alexander, R.S.W., R.S.A., R.W.S. First Edition 1919, T.N. Foulis & Edinburgh, 473 pages. Condition:  Brown board covers, with title on front cover & spine. The front & back covers has wear, with extreme wear to right bottom corner on both back and front boards, edge wear & corners bumped, front hing has a crack, but spine not loose. Binding still good, name & ex-libris paste down, pages rough cut, very minor spotting. This is still a good copy, please see pictures. Postage R65.00 due to weight & size, or R105.00 via Postnet.    

  Author(s): Rob Nixon  Title:  Dreambirds -     The Natural History of a Fantasy  ISBN:  0 385 409478  Publisher/place: Doubleday, London  This Edition: first  Year of Publication: 1999  Binding: hardcover Dustjacket: yes  Number of pages:  289  Weight: 469g  Condition:   Excellent     

For natural history lovers travelling to East Africa! Collection includes: Birds of East Africa (Volume 1) by C.A.W. Guggisberg Birds of East Africa (Collins Fiels Guide) by J.G. Williams and N. Arlott Larger Animals of East Africa  (Collins Safari Guide) by David Hosking and Martin B. Withers A Photographic Guide to Birds of East Africa by Dave Richards These are in  pre-owned condition. Pre-owned items by nature have some wear, imperfections and signs of use, age and time. Please look carefully at all of the provided photos to be sure you're happy with its condition. Postage R120.

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