Hackney Paul (24 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condition: New. May have light shelf wear due to storage and handling.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The barn owl is a 'flagship' species, at the top of the food chain, and its presence or absence is a good indicator of the health of the countryside. This is the enjoyable and informative story of the author's success in restoring this beautiful bird to areas of the country where its numbers had catastrophically declined. From an upbringing in the Lake District, the author developed a deep interest in natural history which became an all-consuming passion. As a 'licensed rehabilitation keeper', he cared for a wide range of injured and orphaned wildlife, giving individuals a second chance by returning them to the wild. He reveals how and why he later graduated to barn owl conservation. The author describes his many encounters with barn owls, from the acquisition of his first breeding pair; 'Barney', a completely humanised owl; to stories of the fascinating array of people involved in releasing, studying, and simply marvelling at this beautiful bird. Although there is a funny side to most situations, there are also the inevitable disasters and disappointments of conservation work, such as the accidental or deliberate sabotaging of releases or the killing of released birds. The reader shares in the author's disappointment and frustration at the sheer cost in time and money and his frequent self-doubt about the success of the whole exercise. However, there are descriptions of more enjoyable activities such as bird ringing, watching home-grown birds metamorphose from ugly pink scraps into creatures of ethereal beauty, and the seemingly limitless energy and enthusiasm of countless landowners and volunteers who are totally committed to the reintroduction of the barn owl. After almost 20 years, there is now evidence of a marked increase in barn owl numbers in areas where the author has worked. During this period, he bred and released around 250 birds, put up nest boxes and advised on barn owl-friendly approaches to land management. These activities helped to reverse the decline in population as areas were repopulated and also created reservoirs of wild breeding barn owls, whose offspring colonised other under-populated parts of the country. The return of the barn owl not only heralds a brighter future for the British countryside, but also shows, at a time of great public concern about the state of planet Earth, that the negative effects of human activity on the environment can be reversed with effort, goodwill and determination. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 163 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.41 inches. In Stock.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 2011). 2011 1st edition. 4to paperback (170 x 240mm). Ppviii,151,ad. Colour photographs. Fine new copy. The barn owl is a 'flagship' species, at the top of the food chain, and its presence or absence is a good indicator of the health of the countryside. This is the enjoyable and informative story of the author's success in restoring this beautiful bird to areas of the country where its numbers had catastrophically declined. From an upbringing in the Lake District, the author developed a deep interest in natural history which became an all-consuming passion. As a 'licensed rehabilitation keeper', he cared for a wide range of injured and orphaned wildlife, giving individuals a second chance by returning them to the wild. He reveals how and why he later graduated to barn owl conservation. The author describes his many encounters with barn owls, from the acquisition of his first breeding pair; 'Barney', a completely humanised owl; to stories of the fascinating array of people involved in releasing, studying, and simply marvelling at this beautiful bird. Although there is a funny side to most situations, there are also the inevitable disasters and disappointments of conservation work, such as the accidental or deliberate sabotaging of releases or the killing of released birds. The reader shares in the author's disappointment and frustration at the sheer cost in time and money and his frequent self-doubt about the success of the whole exercise. However, there are descriptions of more enjoyable activities such as bird ringing, watching home-grown birds metamorphose from ugly pink scraps into creatures of ethereal beauty, and the seemingly limitless energy and enthusiasm of countless landowners and volunteers who are totally committed to the reintroduction of the barn owl. After almost 20 years, there is now evidence of a marked increase in barn owl numbers in areas where the author has worked. During this period, he bred and released around 250 birds, put up nest boxes and advised on barn owl-friendly approaches to land management. These activities helped to reverse the decline in population as areas were repopulated and also created reservoirs of wild breeding barn owls, whose offspring colonised other under-populated parts of the country. The return of the barn owl not only heralds a brighter future for the British countryside, but also shows, at a time of great public concern about the state of planet Earth, that the negative effects of human activity on the environment can be reversed with effort, goodwill and determination. .

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Third Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. Pages unmarked, gentle wear.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 360 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.90 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book - near fine. Paperback.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 448 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.12 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 501 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.26 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 553 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.39 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 3rd Edition. Roy8vo, xi, 419 p. Original green boards, gilt. As new unread copy in an as new d/j.

Condition: New.

Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: V.g. 3rd edition. Owner's label. Scarcely used. Weight: 1 Language: English.

Third Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 419 pages; Description: xi, 419 p. : col. Ill. ; 26 cm. Subjects: Flora and fauna --Botany --Plants --Northern Ireland. 4 Kg.

Unbound pages. Condition: Very Good. 2 pages, illustrated with photographs. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 24 x 36 cms. Category: Country Life Experience; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Third Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 419 pages; Description: xi, 419 p. : col. Ill. ; 26 cm. Subjects: Flora and fauna --Botany --Plants --Northern Ireland. 2 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 3rd Edition. Third edition revised and expanded, first printing. Statement "Third edition, first published 1992" to the copyright page. Illustrated with fourteen color plates, nine black-and-white plates, seventeen figures that include site maps, and four tables. This third edition has been completely re-written, revised, updated and extensively enlarged by numerous botanical scholar contributors. A comprehensive reference source with complete details on each species, with information on scarcity, history, habitat, distribution, locations, and more. Minuscule bump to the lower front corner tip, else very nearly fine in green linen boards with gilt embossed titles to the spine; in a very nearly fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing to the upper spine edge; original printed £17.50 price still intact to the rear inner flap. Royal octavo; 419 pages; index; locations index; place name notes; editor's preface.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 2015 Festival O/Modernt paperback edition. Light reading wear else very good condition.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.